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Manning had declared that general elections will be held in 2010. I am skeptical and wary because he is not to be trusted, but clasp my hands and give quiet thanks for what must be divine intervention.  

I don't want to get my hopes up. I think it is a not-so-clever strategy to divert attention from the Udecott and Calder Hart corruption crisis. The government has been buckling beneath the weight of public opinion and pressure.

The track record of the politically compliant Integrity Commission (IC) is a matter of national shame. Dormant for years, people barely paid any attention to it until Panday’s arrest. Its operations are shrouded in secrecy and there is no accountability to the public to enable critical evaluation of its performance.  

Having chosen to support Kamla as the political leader of a unified opposition in the next general elections, I was asked explain my choice: “Why not Winston?” I had therefore painted myself into a corner which necessitated a comparative analysis of the leadership traits and abilities of the two contenders.

Brutus: There is a tide in the affairs of men.
Which, taken at the flood, leads on to fortune;
Omitted, all the voyage of their life
Is bound in shallows and in miseries.
On such a full sea are we now afloat,
And we must take the current when it serves,
Or lose our ventures.
Julius Caesar, Act 4, Scene 3, 218–224

In October, 2007, I made a decision to leave the UNC. It was an extremely difficult decision, because

The Freedom Chambers has watched on as a Nation descends into honey covered chaos - plagued by bobol, failures of accountability, substandard healthcare,  and grossly neglected systems of law and order.

"The essence of the agreement between the Prime Minister and Mr Abu Bakr, on behalf of the Jamaat, was that certain advantages would be given to the Jamaat out of State property, in return for securing voting support for the Prime Minister’s political party. In the opinion of the board, this was corrupt within the meaning and i

Freedom Chambers is deeply disappointed to learn that Kevin Baldeosingh has been reportedly dismissed.

None of the problems associated with the present Integrity in Public Life Act (IPLA) have been addressed by the Bill tabled by the Government to amend the IPLA. The amendment is self-serving and designed to undermine, instead of strengthen, integrity in public life.

It is strange that at a time of such high crime and corruption we have no substantive DPP, Police Commissioner, Solicitor General, Chief Parliamentary Counsel and Integrity Commission. These offices all have an important role in ensuring that the rule of law prevails. Is this by design or sheer coincidence?  

No one wishes PM Manning anything but a speedy recovery from his recent surgery. His strength and composure are admirable.

"We are fortunate to be living in a country with a constitution that guarantees each and every citizen fundamental human rights that are enshrined and specially-protected.The constitution is the supreme

Can you imagine how different this country could have been today, if Basdeo Panday had managed his temper, swallowed his pride, and not defected from the NAR to form Club ’88? 

 My fellow Trinidadians, what is happening to our beautiful country? I am shocked by the utter disregard for the suffering of our people that has been shown by our government.

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The Trinity Cross is about to be replaced with an award that would eliminate the friction and grumbling protests from non-Christians in our plural society. Today, I wish to remind readers of a piece I had written during the controversy.

There is probably more corruption under the PNM than any other government. The machinery is well-oiled and runs smoothly, and unlike the UNC, it isn’t concentrated in the hands of a few but spread a little more evenly, across the board.

There is a growing awareness among many that Dr Rowley was dismissed in very questionable circumstances.

Please stay tuned in.

Within the next 48 hours (of 21:40 GMT 2008-04-27) we should have the UDECOTT matter subsite up and running.

Let friends and family know.

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 The bacchanal over Rowley’s sudden firing is not likely to weaken the PNM.

Sometimes they say a "picture is worth a thousand words" and that has proven to be so true; then there is another saying "actions speak louder than words" and that too has over time proven to be true as well...without question...Mr. Speaker?...!

I have often debated Panday’s irrational behaviour, trying to deny that that it isn’t a serious flaw in his leadership. One the one hand, one cant help but admire his courage and strength in the face of crisis. He has demonstrated nerves and testicular fortitude under pressure like no man. On the other hand, he doesn’t seem to think things through as he should and it is this disregard for consequences that has him where he is.