As to whether the United National Congress (Alliance) is a very dynamic organization, all are at one that so it is. In fact, so dynamic has it become that it's currently as supple as newly-mixed concrete.
Thing is, the laws of chemistry don't permit the plasticity of freshly-mixed concrete for long to last. Therefore, those who wish to see that presently-profoundly-plastic pyramidic political party propitiously patterned, must give hard thought, but speedy, as to which workman, or team of workmen, is to be hired to shape it: concrete is a thing which, if improperly handled, once set, becomes worthless, unsightly and bothersome to everyone and, thus, thereafter, must be unceremoniously broken to bits and discarded.
Time is tight! And will not on anyone wait!
Tuesday, 31 March 2009
Saturday, 28 March 2009
Nowadays Trinbagonian leaders are jokers!
There was a time when the common folk of Trinidad and Tobago were led by men and women within whose bellies ever burned the fire of justice for all. Such leaders never failed to galvanize the people to rally and rail against oppression, especially oppression inflicted by governmental policy or lack thereof. Such leaders, too, were ever altruistically-inclined and ever vigilant. Thus, oppression against the common people of any locale was always interpreted as oppression against all and always resulted in the whole rising to defend the part. Because they diligently stood up for the people's rights, many of such leaders were publicly-humiliated by the powers-that-be --hounded at every turn, jailed, maimed or killed. Sadly, what passes for leadership these days belies that history, with the proof of the pudding lying in their wimpish demurral to the wishes of the Manning administration --that, during the upcoming Summit of The Americas, there be no public display of protest or proof intending to open the eyes of the international community to the woeful plight of the ordinary people of Trinidad and Tobago.
The prosecution rests.
The prosecution rests.
quandoquidem res karenis uberrimae fidei necessarius est.
Because of her upbringing and base profession --attorney-at-law-- Finance Minister, Karen Nunez-Tesheira, is very familiar with the Latin language. Therefore, the above caption --quandoquidem res karenis uberrimae fidei necessarius est-- would be readily understood by her. Don't fly into a tizzy, it merely means, "because of the Karen flap, uberrimae fidei now needs to be implemented". And, uberrimae fidei is Latin for, "utmost good faith".
In the business world, the expression originated with certain types of agreements --such as insurance contracts--and placed upon one party --the applicant-- the primal duty to disclose all material facts and surrounding circumstances that could influence the decision of the other party --the underwriter-- to enter the agreement, even if the insurer did not ask about those facts or circumstances. So it is as the underwriter vouches his hard-earned capital when indemnifying the insured.
Due to uberrimae fidei, then, non- or incomplete-disclosure renders such agreements voidable at the option of the insurer.
In light of the alarming state of affairs with the Finance Minister, it's time not only that uberrimae fidei declarations first be furnished by all who seek public office, but also that, at regular intervals throughout their term of office --when filing income tax returns?-- they continue so to furnish. Why? For them to maintain tenure of such office.
And all declarations of the sort must be made in full public glare, since it's we, the people, who stand the most to lose when public offcials exploit their official position for personal profit.
In the business world, the expression originated with certain types of agreements --such as insurance contracts--and placed upon one party --the applicant-- the primal duty to disclose all material facts and surrounding circumstances that could influence the decision of the other party --the underwriter-- to enter the agreement, even if the insurer did not ask about those facts or circumstances. So it is as the underwriter vouches his hard-earned capital when indemnifying the insured.
Due to uberrimae fidei, then, non- or incomplete-disclosure renders such agreements voidable at the option of the insurer.
In light of the alarming state of affairs with the Finance Minister, it's time not only that uberrimae fidei declarations first be furnished by all who seek public office, but also that, at regular intervals throughout their term of office --when filing income tax returns?-- they continue so to furnish. Why? For them to maintain tenure of such office.
And all declarations of the sort must be made in full public glare, since it's we, the people, who stand the most to lose when public offcials exploit their official position for personal profit.
Tuesday, 24 March 2009
The Ramayana and Deotah Basdeo Panday.
Everyone readily acknowledges that those whom the gods pursue to destroy, they first debilitate with a dose of insanity.
But what if the quarry is, instead, a god and the hunters, mortals?
Over the past thirty years of political activism, yours truly has seen with his own eyes --and there are four!-- and heard with his own ears how thousands and thousands of his Indo-Trinbagonian compatriots literally prostrate themselves in reverence to Basdeo Panday.
Seems, then, that any who wishes to rail against the deotah, Basdeo Panday, must first gird themselves for an epic struggle, one of Ramayanan proportions, for, indeed, the Ramayana best presages the nature of any such effort, whither any such odyssey shall turn and twist...and end.
That conclusion is drawn because, while, on the one hand, the Ramayana describes what happens within a great empire, nearing the inevitable time for the handover of leadership and the horrific rivalry that develops, at such a time, between those who nurtured such an empire, it also admonishes that a leader must, at all times, refrain from permitting personal feelings --no matter how strong-- to supersede right conduct.
But, perhaps, even more noteworthy is the Ramayanan promise that endurance, stability, vision, vigour, prudence and determination are the keys to accomplishing what, in normal course, would be considered impossible for human-endeavours.
The Ramayana is well-known by nearly every single Indo-Trinbagonian; it's time those of them who don't follow its advice, so begin to do. And, it's more than time the other hues of this rainbow country study and learn from it.
But what if the quarry is, instead, a god and the hunters, mortals?
Over the past thirty years of political activism, yours truly has seen with his own eyes --and there are four!-- and heard with his own ears how thousands and thousands of his Indo-Trinbagonian compatriots literally prostrate themselves in reverence to Basdeo Panday.
Seems, then, that any who wishes to rail against the deotah, Basdeo Panday, must first gird themselves for an epic struggle, one of Ramayanan proportions, for, indeed, the Ramayana best presages the nature of any such effort, whither any such odyssey shall turn and twist...and end.
That conclusion is drawn because, while, on the one hand, the Ramayana describes what happens within a great empire, nearing the inevitable time for the handover of leadership and the horrific rivalry that develops, at such a time, between those who nurtured such an empire, it also admonishes that a leader must, at all times, refrain from permitting personal feelings --no matter how strong-- to supersede right conduct.
But, perhaps, even more noteworthy is the Ramayanan promise that endurance, stability, vision, vigour, prudence and determination are the keys to accomplishing what, in normal course, would be considered impossible for human-endeavours.
The Ramayana is well-known by nearly every single Indo-Trinbagonian; it's time those of them who don't follow its advice, so begin to do. And, it's more than time the other hues of this rainbow country study and learn from it.
Sunday, 22 March 2009
Distinctly-mixed messages from our transient leaders.
The powers-that-have-always-been have launched an intense --some say, desperate-- all-out campaign to strip motor vehicles of tinted windscreens and windows so that a clear view of what's within them taking place may be had.
Would that a similarly-purposed programme be launched into every vehicle purporting to be about the people's economic and political business.
Would that a similarly-purposed programme be launched into every vehicle purporting to be about the people's economic and political business.
Thursday, 19 March 2009
Tripping out over Manning's trip.
Photo: Jermaine CruickshankWhen a Man Loves a Woman.
Recent revelations, innuendoes and almost-pontifical recriminations --primly administered, in prime daylight, to an incredulous Trinbagonian populace on Wednesday March 18th 2009 by its wannabe Father, regarding the purity of one-- surely warrant calling to mind this appropriately-highlighted classic by Percy Sledge:
which classic may be enjoyed --especially by those few have never heard it sung-- by visiting YouTube's website at:
Richard Wm. Thomas,
Five Rivers,
Arouca,
Trinidad and Tobago.
PS: DISCLAIMER: Please understand that this script represents dramatic demonstration of possible plots and scenarios and that they are largely fictitious, even if some characters seem to resemble real people in part. The scenarios represent things that could happen, or put a didactic spin or interpretation (of “moral ambiguities”) on certain things that did or could happen. They are intended to educate (and forewarn) the public, that's all.
When a man loves a woman
Can't keep his mind on nothin' else
He'd trade the world
For a good thing he's found
If she is bad, he can't see it
She can do no wrong
Turn his back on his best friend
If he puts her down
When a man loves a woman
Spend his very last dime
Trying to hold on to what he needs
He'd give up all his comforts
And sleep out in the rain
If she said that's the way
It ought to be
When a man loves a woman
I give you everything I've got (yeah)
Trying to hold on
To your precious love
Baby please don't treat me bad
When a man loves a woman
Deep down in his soul
She can bring him such misery
If she is playing him for a fool
He's the last one to know
Loving eyes can never see
Yes when a man loves a woman
I now exactly how he feels
'Cause baby, baby, baby
I am a man
When a man loves a woman;
Can't keep his mind on nothin' else
He'd trade the world
For a good thing he's found
If she is bad, he can't see it
She can do no wrong
Turn his back on his best friend
If he puts her down
When a man loves a woman
Spend his very last dime
Trying to hold on to what he needs
He'd give up all his comforts
And sleep out in the rain
If she said that's the way
It ought to be
When a man loves a woman
I give you everything I've got (yeah)
Trying to hold on
To your precious love
Baby please don't treat me bad
When a man loves a woman
Deep down in his soul
She can bring him such misery
If she is playing him for a fool
He's the last one to know
Loving eyes can never see
Yes when a man loves a woman
I now exactly how he feels
'Cause baby, baby, baby
I am a man
When a man loves a woman;
which classic may be enjoyed --especially by those few have never heard it sung-- by visiting YouTube's website at:
Richard Wm. Thomas,
Five Rivers,
Arouca,
Trinidad and Tobago.
PS: DISCLAIMER: Please understand that this script represents dramatic demonstration of possible plots and scenarios and that they are largely fictitious, even if some characters seem to resemble real people in part. The scenarios represent things that could happen, or put a didactic spin or interpretation (of “moral ambiguities”) on certain things that did or could happen. They are intended to educate (and forewarn) the public, that's all.
Wednesday, 18 March 2009
Long-standing news, indeed!
The headline of the Trinidad Express article published online at: http://www.trinidadexpress.com/index.pl/article_news?id=161454020 warrants this response:
Dear Mr. Prime Minister,
Tell us something new, please.
When beh-behs in charge.
So the beh-behs couldn't sail just them down to Chaguaramas?
"SIX fully-fitted marine interceptors, two destined for the police and four for the Coast Guard, remained stuck on the Audrey Jeffers Highway yesterday afternoon, until officials could devise a plan to safely take them through Carenage because of the low hanging electricity wires there..." ("Six boats stuck on highway" by Gyasi Gonzales, Trinidad Express March 19, 2009)
Tuesday, 17 March 2009
Obama not coming?
The sudden announcement that the Manning government would not be granting permission for twenty-five US fighter jets to be parked in Tobago during the upcoming Summit of The Americas, is being interpreted by me as the artifice that that administration will use to explain to an angry populace why President Obama didn't come.
The Court and Microprocess Branch.
We know the problem exists in our schools -since March 2008, Education Minister, Esther Le Gendre, declared cell phones anathema to schools. We know the problem exists in our places of worship -Dang! It infuriates pastors, pundits and priests when it interrupts solemn services. We know the problem exists even in Parliament's hallowed dome -Hell! Honourable Basdeo Panday got his rump unceremoniously dumped when, point blank, he refused to close his lap.
The problem? Untrammelled use of avant garde communications technology.
Now, the New York Times highlights that the problem has upended court trials, after jurors were caught using their iPhones, Blackberrys and so on to do Internet research on cases that were yet in progress and in respect of which they were empanelled. In other words, these jurors turned to evidence not presented in trial to guide their deliberation. (See "Mistrial by iPhone: Juries’ Web Research Upends Trials" by John Schwartz, New York Times, March 17, 2009)
Given the ubiquitous nature of modern communication technology -the shrinking size of the microchip has led to related gadgetry, long time now, becoming very portable and, very powerful- it's safe to assume that, in our jurisdiction, the same has already happened. And, if it has, it stands to reason that it'll worsen.
It's also safe to assume that, even if the problem does not yet exist, soon it shall -we're a nation of mimics, remember? Therefore, it's only a matter of time before some attorney successfully invokes the American precedent to their damn-well-guilty clients' benefit. Shriek!
Time, then, to invoke the old neighbour's house-on-fire adage -let trial by jury be abolished and replaced by trial by a solitary judge or a panel of judges, as obtains in civil matters and appeals before any foul-smelling thing hits the fan.
In any case -no pun intended- such a paradigm shift would have the added palliative effects of:
The problem? Untrammelled use of avant garde communications technology.
Now, the New York Times highlights that the problem has upended court trials, after jurors were caught using their iPhones, Blackberrys and so on to do Internet research on cases that were yet in progress and in respect of which they were empanelled. In other words, these jurors turned to evidence not presented in trial to guide their deliberation. (See "Mistrial by iPhone: Juries’ Web Research Upends Trials" by John Schwartz, New York Times, March 17, 2009)
Given the ubiquitous nature of modern communication technology -the shrinking size of the microchip has led to related gadgetry, long time now, becoming very portable and, very powerful- it's safe to assume that, in our jurisdiction, the same has already happened. And, if it has, it stands to reason that it'll worsen.
It's also safe to assume that, even if the problem does not yet exist, soon it shall -we're a nation of mimics, remember? Therefore, it's only a matter of time before some attorney successfully invokes the American precedent to their damn-well-guilty clients' benefit. Shriek!
Time, then, to invoke the old neighbour's house-on-fire adage -let trial by jury be abolished and replaced by trial by a solitary judge or a panel of judges, as obtains in civil matters and appeals before any foul-smelling thing hits the fan.
In any case -no pun intended- such a paradigm shift would have the added palliative effects of:
- lessening emotive evaluation of guilt or innocence,
- eliminating jury tampering and jury-duty avoiding,
- freeing up families and workplaces from the trauma or disruption inevitably visited upon them whenever a civilian is drafted for jury duty.
Junior meddling muddles Karen's picture.
Though recent disclosures, regarding brilliant Trinbagonian scion, Amrit Sharma, may make one wary of what the Trinidad Newsday publishes, especially by way of direct quotes, yet, one can't help but be intrigued by two "quotes" attributed to Junior Nunez, older brother of through-her-own-fault, up-a-gum-tree, Finance Minister, Karen Nunez-Tesheira and contained in Andre Bagoo's "Big brother: Politics nasty" front page story, published by that newspaper on March 17, 2009.
Firstly, in the twelfth paragraph, there's this:
Do...pray? Is this a vicarious confession of some sort? In any event, it surely evokes a "Wow!"
Then, two paragraphs down, this other:
Which raises eyebrows, for one fully understands that, sometimes, a journalist's words may be misspelt because The Printer's Devil was in town.
Richard Wm. Thomas,
Five Rivers,
Arouca,
Trinidad and Tobago.
DISCLAIMER: Please understand that this script represents dramatic demonstration of possible plots and scenarios and that they are largely fictitious, even if some characters seem to resemble real people in part. The scenarios represent things that could happen, or put a didactic spin or interpretation (of “moral ambiguities”) on certain things that did or could happen. They are intended to educate (and forewarn) the public, that's all.
Firstly, in the twelfth paragraph, there's this:
"...All I will do is pray for her."
Do...pray? Is this a vicarious confession of some sort? In any event, it surely evokes a "Wow!"
Then, two paragraphs down, this other:
"...She is a praying person."
Which raises eyebrows, for one fully understands that, sometimes, a journalist's words may be misspelt because The Printer's Devil was in town.
Richard Wm. Thomas,
Five Rivers,
Arouca,
Trinidad and Tobago.
DISCLAIMER: Please understand that this script represents dramatic demonstration of possible plots and scenarios and that they are largely fictitious, even if some characters seem to resemble real people in part. The scenarios represent things that could happen, or put a didactic spin or interpretation (of “moral ambiguities”) on certain things that did or could happen. They are intended to educate (and forewarn) the public, that's all.
Pure Hell, this!
If my family, after learning that I'd decided to switch careers, were to suggest to me that I adopt a different course, I would yield to their wishes.
Why? Because my family loves me to death, so, always have my best interest at heart, plus, their collective wisdom far transcends mine. That's why I know I can rely on their counsel. Always! Thus, if I didn't heed their caveat, it would mean that -as far as I'm concerned- they could all go to hell. And that is something I would never wish on any member of my family, whether junior or senior, quick or dead, because the way my feelings about them fully reciprocates theirs towards me.
But, if News that broke this Day is an accurate report, it's patently obvious that The Pure One is not me, for The Pure One refused to hearken when family spoke. Thus, it's safe to presume that another family seems destined for perdition.
DISCLAIMER: Please understand that this script represents dramatic demonstration of possible plots and scenarios and that they are largely fictitious, even if some characters seem to resemble real people in part. The scenarios represent things that could happen, or put a didactic spin or interpretation (of “moral ambiguities”) on certain things that did or could happen. They are intended to educate (and forewarn) the public, that's all.
Why? Because my family loves me to death, so, always have my best interest at heart, plus, their collective wisdom far transcends mine. That's why I know I can rely on their counsel. Always! Thus, if I didn't heed their caveat, it would mean that -as far as I'm concerned- they could all go to hell. And that is something I would never wish on any member of my family, whether junior or senior, quick or dead, because the way my feelings about them fully reciprocates theirs towards me.
But, if News that broke this Day is an accurate report, it's patently obvious that The Pure One is not me, for The Pure One refused to hearken when family spoke. Thus, it's safe to presume that another family seems destined for perdition.
DISCLAIMER: Please understand that this script represents dramatic demonstration of possible plots and scenarios and that they are largely fictitious, even if some characters seem to resemble real people in part. The scenarios represent things that could happen, or put a didactic spin or interpretation (of “moral ambiguities”) on certain things that did or could happen. They are intended to educate (and forewarn) the public, that's all.
Monday, 16 March 2009
For a Fistful of Dollars Less!
Raul and I are are one on this -that the long suffered-by-us-natives unkemptness of:
For, as we understand it, Copperfield's fee -per performance- comes in at, tops, U$1,000,000.00.
- Beetham,
- Laventille,
- Barataria,
- Farm Road St. Joseph,
- Five Rivers Crossing and,
- similar locations
- URP,
- CEPEP,
- Regional Corporations,
- Ministry of Works,
- Regiment,
- Civilian Conservation Corps and,
- many private contractors,
For, as we understand it, Copperfield's fee -per performance- comes in at, tops, U$1,000,000.00.
Sunday, 15 March 2009
Karen and her rolled-over account.
Karen gave Lawrence her account for one year -he was a virtuoso at working accounts like hers, he was such because he had belly.
And so much was the mutual satisfaction they received as a result of his deft handling of Karen's account, that, when the year was done, no withdrawal occurred -in fact, she never demurred when he suggested she roll over her account so he could have another bite at the cherry and for another twelve months.
Alas! The second round was nowhere like the first, for, soon after Karen and Lawrence re-engaged, his in-depth investments began to go soft, so soft that she swiftly concluded his business could go belly-up -a position she abhorred, as, in turn, it would mean that she, not he, would now have to be on top of things, when, in the past, she was able to lay back and enjoy the ride.
So Karen did what any street-smart woman would, if in a similar situation -she began whining and fussing to make Lawrence break away early. Which is what he did. Then she took him to the cleaners.
Niggling background question:
DISCLAIMER: Please understand that this script represents dramatic demonstration of possible plots and scenarios and that they are largely fictitious, even if some characters seem to resemble real people in part. The scenarios represent things that could happen, or put a didactic spin or interpretation (of “moral ambiguities”) on certain things that did or could happen. They are intended to educate (and forewarn) the public, that's all.
And so much was the mutual satisfaction they received as a result of his deft handling of Karen's account, that, when the year was done, no withdrawal occurred -in fact, she never demurred when he suggested she roll over her account so he could have another bite at the cherry and for another twelve months.
Alas! The second round was nowhere like the first, for, soon after Karen and Lawrence re-engaged, his in-depth investments began to go soft, so soft that she swiftly concluded his business could go belly-up -a position she abhorred, as, in turn, it would mean that she, not he, would now have to be on top of things, when, in the past, she was able to lay back and enjoy the ride.
So Karen did what any street-smart woman would, if in a similar situation -she began whining and fussing to make Lawrence break away early. Which is what he did. Then she took him to the cleaners.
Niggling background question:
Did Karen's penchant to "roll-over" when asked, influence her leader to embed her in his team?
DISCLAIMER: Please understand that this script represents dramatic demonstration of possible plots and scenarios and that they are largely fictitious, even if some characters seem to resemble real people in part. The scenarios represent things that could happen, or put a didactic spin or interpretation (of “moral ambiguities”) on certain things that did or could happen. They are intended to educate (and forewarn) the public, that's all.
Tut, tut, Express Editor, sah!
Dear Editor of Sunday Express,
On March 15th 2009 you asked:
Answer:
As every mountaineer would tell you, once you climb the summit you take a picture as proof; then, you pack up your gears and head back downhill, d'oh!
On March 15th 2009 you asked:
After the April-2009-three-days-in-Port-of-Spain summit -the one that's caused the frenzied dressing-up up and down the routes/environs where the summitos shall be passing/staying- what?
(http://www.trinidadexpress.com/index.pl/article_opinion? )id=161452188
Answer:
As every mountaineer would tell you, once you climb the summit you take a picture as proof; then, you pack up your gears and head back downhill, d'oh!
Tuesday, 10 March 2009
Tight security prevails in Arima.
Outside one of the popular watering holes in Arima, east Trinidad on Monday March 9, 2009, at around 4pm, pedestrians and motorists alike were dumbstruck at the sight of a Trinidad and Tobago soldier in full uniform (it was assumed he was a private, for there were no visible chevrons or bars on the epaulets), but unarmed (no firearm was visible), sitting with a small group of patrons, under one of those umbrella-covered tables, busily imbibing Trinidad Forres Park puncheon rum and other stuff.
That he had had "more than a few" was evident from his boisterous and slurred speech and lack of co-ordination. Guess, then, that's what one calls "tight security"?
Hope, too, that, next time, someone would have a camera at the ready to capture at least one thousand words as more graphic corroboration, for on such scenes, whether in rural or capital districts, all must frown.
DISCLAIMER: Please understand that this script represents a dramatic demonstration of possible plots and scenarios and that it is largely fictitious, even if some characters seem to resemble real people in part. The scenarios represent things that could happen, or put a didactic spin or interpretation (of “moral ambiguities”) on certain things that did or could happen. They are intended to educate (and forewarn) the potential pedestrian or motorist, nothing else.
That he had had "more than a few" was evident from his boisterous and slurred speech and lack of co-ordination. Guess, then, that's what one calls "tight security"?
Hope, too, that, next time, someone would have a camera at the ready to capture at least one thousand words as more graphic corroboration, for on such scenes, whether in rural or capital districts, all must frown.
DISCLAIMER: Please understand that this script represents a dramatic demonstration of possible plots and scenarios and that it is largely fictitious, even if some characters seem to resemble real people in part. The scenarios represent things that could happen, or put a didactic spin or interpretation (of “moral ambiguities”) on certain things that did or could happen. They are intended to educate (and forewarn) the potential pedestrian or motorist, nothing else.
Mariano Browne and the Unemployment Relief Programme: A Kind reverie.
The Trinidad Newsday put it this way:
A mini-reshuffle of Cabinet, indeed, but one with tremendous potential. For it would be a good trade-off -now that he has been handed the Browne Package- if Mariano were to let his primal instincts guide him -the ones he acquired whilst a student at St. Mary's College in Port of Spain- the better to relieve the Unemployment Relief Programme of its historical odious stigma by transforming it into an industrious organization.
The above kind wish was prompted solely owing to the contemporaneous alma-maternal history of the hereof signatory and the recipient of the Browne Package -St. Mary's drilled her sons to be caring of one another and the wider community; and to the hope that, were the new line Minister to learn from that history he would stand an excellent chance of turning the above-communicated reverie into reality -history was a subject in which, back in those shared St.-Mary's-College days, Mariano excelled.
But, then, history also snides that, "If wishes were horses, beggars would ride!"
All the same, fare well, Mariano!
(Mariano) Browne, who remains a Minister in the Ministry of Finance, has now been assigned the Ministry of Trade and Industry, taking over from Dr Lenny Saith.
Browne will also be in charge of the controversial Unemployment Relief Programme (URP), which has been dogged by allegations of corruption and ghost gangs.
Browne’s promotion...turned out to be the main highlight of Manning’s Cabinet reshuffle which remained largely unchanged..."
(http://www.newsday.co.tt/news/0,96414.html )
A mini-reshuffle of Cabinet, indeed, but one with tremendous potential. For it would be a good trade-off -now that he has been handed the Browne Package- if Mariano were to let his primal instincts guide him -the ones he acquired whilst a student at St. Mary's College in Port of Spain- the better to relieve the Unemployment Relief Programme of its historical odious stigma by transforming it into an industrious organization.
Minister Mariano Browne
TT Government Official Photo
TT Government Official Photo
The above kind wish was prompted solely owing to the contemporaneous alma-maternal history of the hereof signatory and the recipient of the Browne Package -St. Mary's drilled her sons to be caring of one another and the wider community; and to the hope that, were the new line Minister to learn from that history he would stand an excellent chance of turning the above-communicated reverie into reality -history was a subject in which, back in those shared St.-Mary's-College days, Mariano excelled.
But, then, history also snides that, "If wishes were horses, beggars would ride!"
All the same, fare well, Mariano!
Children in containers on the port of Port of Spain???!!!
The rumour that spread like wildfire -the one about children contained- was it a ruse deliberately planted to divert from the fact that a massive -but, secret- shipments of arms, surveillance equipment ansorn -all "needed" for use by the whosever security forces, in the run up to and during the upcoming Summit of The Americas- had arrived and so, needed to be received and carted off from Port of Port of Spain property under heavy Army and Police oversight, whose presence, in such numbers, in the absence of said rumour, would have alerted whom said security forces certainly wanted to be left in the dark about said shipment's arrival?
Just wondering.
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