People are saying that they are extremely angry at the conduct of PNM Senators Faris Al Rawi and Janelle John-Bates and that both should be immediately removed from office for failing to display the highest level of ethical behaviour in the conduct of government’s business.
People are saying that the conduct of the two Senators, especially that of Senator Janelle John-Bates as a member of the Joint Select Committee of Public Appropriations and Accountability (PAAC) has been actively litigated and extensively published in the print and electronic media.
People are saying that John-Bates’ conduct was not done in isolation and that the electronic evidence published thus far proves beyond any doubt that Terrence Deyalsingh, a former minister and experienced member of Parliament forwarded his Witness statement to Senator John-Bates for vetting.
People are saying that Deyalsingh was reckless, his actions intentional and deliberate; with him being fully aware that John-Bates is a sitting member of the Joint Select Committee.
People are saying that he should have been aware that he was absolutely prohibited from attempting to seek advice from the member in a secretive manner and that such conduct is clearly a contempt of Parliament by aiding and abetting, counselling or procuring John-Bates to breach her duty of impartiality by soliciting her assistance in drafting his Witness statement.
People are saying that Bates’ conduct constitutes a serious and egregious breach which must be visited with her removal from office.
People are saying that Al Rawi, a former Attorney General who, on the surface, was complicit in this deceit should also be removed from office.
People are saying that Opposition Leader Pennelope Beckles must act now.
Over one billion Catholics worldwide are now angry with Trump
People are saying that US President Donald Trump has raised the angst and ire of over one billion Catholics worldwide by his attacks on Pope Leo XIV, the first American Pope. On Sunday, April 26 the US President issued a 334-word attack on his Truth Social post against Pepe Leo XIV, the first American Pope in the 2000 plus years history of Catholicism. Pope Leo had spoken out publicly against the Middle East war with Trump saying he was “weak on crime”, “weak on nuclear weapons” and “terrible on foreign policy”.
Trump added, “if I wasn’t in the White House Leo would not be in the Vatican”, a statement considered to be preposterous. Trump also said that he is not a fan of Pope Leo since the Pope likes crime and caters to the radical left.
People are saying that Trump’s claim that he was responsible for personally installing the leader of the world’s leading Christian denomination is an abomination. Not contented that he had angered so many on one of the holiest weekends on the Christian calendar, the US President then posted an AI-generated image depicting himself as a Jesus-like figure healing the sick.
People are saying that Trump has refused to apologise to Pope Leo after criticising him for his opposition to the war in Iran. The Pope, on the other hand has taken the high road stating that he is not afraid of Trump’s administration, and is quoted as saying the President, “is not understanding the message of the gospel.
I will not enter into debate. The things that I say are certainly not meant as attacks on anyone. The message of the gospel is very clear: Blessed are the peacemakers. We must build bridges of peace”.
New Portrait of Trinidad
People are saying that in 1965 the Mighty Sniper sung his memorable calypso – Portrait of Trinidad, with the poignant lyrics, “Trinidad is my land; and of it I am proud and glad but, I doh understand why some people does talk it bad”.
People are saying that after reading the latest T&T travel advisory from the US, if Sniper were alive today, he would have had to sing a new Portrait of Trinidad.
People are saying that in spite of several SoEs, reduced crime stats, and assurances from law enforcement, the United States has maintained its Level 3 travel advisory for Trinidad and Tobago, urging its US travellers to reconsider visiting this country due to ongoing crime concerns and a heightened risk of terrorism.
People are saying that the US’ concerns are legitimate and citizens should not be angry since, according to advisory, “crime remains a persistent challenge across the country with rates generally lower in Tobago than in Trinidad.”
People are saying that the advisory states that US employees stationed in Trinidad and Tobago are prohibited from travelling to several high-risk areas including Laventille, Piccadilly Street, Besson Street and parts of Charlotte, as well as communities such as Beetham, Sea Lots and the interior of the Queen’s Park Savannah – all in the nation’s capital.
People are saying that beyond security concerns, the US advisory warned of limited healthcare services in rural areas across in Trinidad as well as in Tobago.
People are saying this has them confused since as far as they are concerned, this current administration has been beefing up health services across the nation.
Big pothole in Cocorite near to Peake’s Gas Station
People are saying that they have come to accept that they are living in a country where potholes are quite commonplace; but as far as they are concerned, this is also absolutely unacceptable.
People are saying that while there are potholes on every single roadway in this country, the one in Cocorite near to Peake’s gas station should be fixed immediately as several vehicles have been severely damaged as a result.
People are saying that unless fixed urgently, accidents are bound to happen on account of that pothole.
