en-us https://www.intensedebate.com/users/2186952 Comments by ttposter http://www.trinidadexpress.com/news/NO-34m-SIGN-OFF-269700511.html#IDComment861078972 This program was exactly what the country needed too bad that corruption and greed got the better of it, the scenario to pay criminals to "get ah food " is no different to URP ,DEWD, etc etc, seems no ministerial appointee or government of the day is prepared to confront and defeat the criminal element, is it because they provide votes or financial backing when election time comes around? When dealing with a serpent one has to remove the head to kill it. I would like to know when the Government will be taking action against the real Big Fish, it's necessary or we will continue to see crime, corruption and the delinquency growing. There are certain big "businessmen " involved in the trade. This Life Sport program, was funding street level criminals we need to deal with the real problem. Sun, 3 Aug 2014 23:32:16 +0000 http://www.trinidadexpress.com/news/NO-34m-SIGN-OFF-269700511.html#IDComment861078972 http://www.trinidadexpress.com/news/Airport-looking-into-bogus-degree-226246211.html#IDComment729055593 Well well well, that's really rich! Cadiz is really a sweet heart eh? He doh want to embarrass the man and he family! A crime was committed and he wants it swept under the rug. We wonder why things are like the way it is in this country? Thu, 3 Oct 2013 16:48:16 +0000 http://www.trinidadexpress.com/news/Airport-looking-into-bogus-degree-226246211.html#IDComment729055593 http://www.trinidadexpress.com/news/Three-men-shot-dead-in-Arima-226246481.html#IDComment729052951 If the government and in particular the ministry of National Security does not form a real plan soon, CRAPO smoke we pipe! I have said already we need a proper plan to attack crime, with the involvement of various hot spot communities. Every high risk area needs to have police posts set up, community policing daily 24/7, Education in academia for drop outs who are in that position through economic hardships or trade schools training, kids need guidance especially from low income neighborhoods, securing borders with the illicit gun and drug trade is another priority, a gun amnesty to have what's out there handed in with some sort of trade incentive to individuals who hand them in. At the same time that's being done FIRM stiffer penalties for those held with guns and ammunition thereafter. NO BAIL, mandatory jail sentence for example, if the Government does not implement these changes URGENTLY.we are in for continued massacres in this country! Thu, 3 Oct 2013 16:40:55 +0000 http://www.trinidadexpress.com/news/Three-men-shot-dead-in-Arima-226246481.html#IDComment729052951 http://www.trinidadexpress.com/news/Integrity-body-queries-ministry-trip-to-Jamaica-226246531.html#IDComment729048675 Oh gorm I C, leave the lady alone! Jackie gave her a bligh! Thu, 3 Oct 2013 16:28:13 +0000 http://www.trinidadexpress.com/news/Integrity-body-queries-ministry-trip-to-Jamaica-226246531.html#IDComment729048675 http://www.trinidadexpress.com/news/TSTT-HANGS-UP-ON-MACHEL-189027571.html#IDComment558273751 guilty says the court its the perogative of TSTT to decide or not to sponsor however its a Govt controlled agency which makes it imperative to pull support given the serious issue of his conviction, Hopefully Machel sees the error of his ways and after sentencing he is given a second chance we all make mistakes and shouldnt be condemned for life once dues are paid Wed, 30 Jan 2013 20:57:24 +0000 http://www.trinidadexpress.com/news/TSTT-HANGS-UP-ON-MACHEL-189027571.html#IDComment558273751 http://www.trinidadexpress.com/woman-magazine/Could_this_be_the_car_that_is_allegedly_driven_by_a_reckless_young_woman-178030821.html#IDComment487523672 Dear Marguerite you should have dialed the police right there and then ! Having lost many through negligent driving by others over the last few years I clearly support your comments / sentiments here! I think you should NOT have held back or edited the number plate either Shame them into being responsible perhaps or at least the family will know when they see their loved ones making headlines as a statistic they will know why! Mon, 12 Nov 2012 00:10:12 +0000 http://www.trinidadexpress.com/woman-magazine/Could_this_be_the_car_that_is_allegedly_driven_by_a_reckless_young_woman-178030821.html#IDComment487523672 http://www.trinidadexpress.com/news/CLICO_CORBEAUX-178495371.html#IDComment487325430 These revelations are not new! I have posted before on them, the issue of "theft" can be bandied about however the LEGISLATION was not in place nor still does NOT exist to have had a successful prosecution of ALL those involved I repeat again where are the Laws to prohibit such actions? As it stands the DPP is working with principles and moral vs the LAW ! Clico Energy was "sold" for a song to a Bajan registered company for a song! Hint to DPP investigate where the funds came from for the "sale" and investigate further who holds shares in the Bajan outfit! Sun, 11 Nov 2012 19:05:20 +0000 http://www.trinidadexpress.com/news/CLICO_CORBEAUX-178495371.html#IDComment487325430 http://www.trinidadexpress.com/news/_3m_for__Divali-178249311.html#IDComment486436745 Anyone wonders IF these Books are audited? Mr Shat disburses as he sees fit? This is tax payers funds! Sat, 10 Nov 2012 19:50:02 +0000 http://www.trinidadexpress.com/news/_3m_for__Divali-178249311.html#IDComment486436745 http://www.trinidadexpress.com/news/POLICE_PROBE_CLICO_EXECS-178016081.html#IDComment485593385 They are going down! Sat, 10 Nov 2012 00:53:44 +0000 http://www.trinidadexpress.com/news/POLICE_PROBE_CLICO_EXECS-178016081.html#IDComment485593385 http://www.trinidadexpress.com/news/POLICE_PROBE_CLICO_EXECS-178016081.html#IDComment485520869 Sorry to say but mark this down and know Guaranteed! NOTHING will come of this! There were and still NO laws stopping them from doing what they did its something the Minister/ Govt needs to address URGENTLY as to not have this occur in future! Just like Wall Street and various banks state side that were deemed to be too big to fail inspite of terrible irregularities the same applies here the resources used to wastefully try to find culpability is better used towards REGULATIONS! Fri, 9 Nov 2012 23:15:55 +0000 http://www.trinidadexpress.com/news/POLICE_PROBE_CLICO_EXECS-178016081.html#IDComment485520869 http://www.trinidadexpress.com/news/Sat_defends_Jack_on_lack_of__Indian__marchers-177127671.html#IDComment480669212 Observe people GAG order in effect all comments blocked till tonight ! Jacko and Co has the media hopping by self imposed censorship EXPRESS EDITOR STOP being manipulated you are traversing a Slippery Slope ! This IS NOT a Communist country nor is it a dictatorship FREE PRESS!! As for Shats comments this is what is so wrong with this country illiterates like him and Jack in positions of Authority whose ONLY GOAL is to Divide to conquer ! We are not in the minority we are the majority we are multi ethnic and multi cultural with a lot of integration STOP the Tata talk this is the 21st Century, the march was to protest the DISGUSTING way that this govt has shown little and NO REGARD for the Law of the Land and the Many mistakes mis steps and host of other misses that this Govt has had to date! Its a complete shame not only locally but internationally! Jack is an IMP and so is Shat! Mon, 5 Nov 2012 00:44:30 +0000 http://www.trinidadexpress.com/news/Sat_defends_Jack_on_lack_of__Indian__marchers-177127671.html#IDComment480669212 http://www.trinidadexpress.com/news/Roberts__No_leak_to_Piarco_accused-176061301.html#IDComment474303470 Agreed there was NO LEAK rather a carefully thought out planned and executed deliberate Act!! ALL and Sundry knew about it and they are pretending otherwise!! Longest of Ropes have ano end! Sat, 27 Oct 2012 17:33:45 +0000 http://www.trinidadexpress.com/news/Roberts__No_leak_to_Piarco_accused-176061301.html#IDComment474303470 http://www.trinidadexpress.com/news/Roberts__No_leak_to_Piarco_accused-176061301.html#IDComment474301537 Everyone knows that this was a carefully orchestrated thing with ONE GOAL in mind and that was to have the accused walk from any further litigation! Fact is it will lead to their dismissals at least locally but Uncle Sam wants them and sooner or later Uncle Sam gets what he wants! So run your run Kaiser ! Sat, 27 Oct 2012 17:29:58 +0000 http://www.trinidadexpress.com/news/Roberts__No_leak_to_Piarco_accused-176061301.html#IDComment474301537 http://www.trinidadexpress.com/news/_Hard_to_keep_up_with_Central_Bank_demands_-176061331.html#IDComment474298081 Yes it would be a tremendous task to provide the necessary documentation ESPECIALLY as there were Many within the Group BUSY Filling their pockets and serving themselves with hefty chunks of cake! Last Hurrah?? Perhaps!! Sat, 27 Oct 2012 17:24:20 +0000 http://www.trinidadexpress.com/news/_Hard_to_keep_up_with_Central_Bank_demands_-176061331.html#IDComment474298081 http://www.trinidadexpress.com/news/Fifi_hails_good_HCL_projects-176061341.html#IDComment474290065 Let Mr. Fifi explain how he received 500 million NOT 200 Million in 2005 ! He must also say how he tried to use same funding to purchase Tru Valu the Shopping Malls owned by the group and HCL !! Too much in the Pot that NOT public knowledge yet!! Sat, 27 Oct 2012 17:14:10 +0000 http://www.trinidadexpress.com/news/Fifi_hails_good_HCL_projects-176061341.html#IDComment474290065 http://www.trinidadexpress.com/news/Card_glitch_leads_to__2m_mistake-168416846.html#IDComment433958110 This was human error however the good minister should also explain how the mistake occurred! There are always "emergency payments" that are made last minute and the problem arose as it was picked up as additional disbursement as is usually the case each month where additional funds are requested!The checks and balances at the bank has to be also revised! The recipients and grocers are aware of the limits normally obtained monthly by the card holders and it reeks of dishonesty that the beneficiaries would go ahead and charge the "extra" goods/purchases to their account! The recipients should have to pay for this by virtue of a reduced payment over the next three months to recover these loses! In other words where one recipient for example receives three hundred per month normally the next three months they get two hundred dollars, repaying in effect the overages they received this month! Its only fair and it teaches an important lesson in honesty to the general public whom are in receipt of this assistance ! Tue, 4 Sep 2012 04:55:25 +0000 http://www.trinidadexpress.com/news/Card_glitch_leads_to__2m_mistake-168416846.html#IDComment433958110 http://www.trinidadexpress.com/news/Prime-Minister-Kamla-Persad-Bissessars-Independence-Day-Message-168213536.html#IDComment432247852 I would like the PM to answer how the awards were given out on merit? Were background checks done? Or is it a bran tub where names are pulled out of a barrel? Not because you appear to be contributing to society you should be rewarded! There is at least one recipient who should NOT be given any award! There are STRONG links to Criminals by this individual and family!! Sat, 1 Sep 2012 04:00:14 +0000 http://www.trinidadexpress.com/news/Prime-Minister-Kamla-Persad-Bissessars-Independence-Day-Message-168213536.html#IDComment432247852 http://www.trinidadexpress.com/news/168099756.html#IDComment432244697 But a certain individual who contributes to crime did! These "Awards" are a joke!! Sat, 1 Sep 2012 03:52:59 +0000 http://www.trinidadexpress.com/news/168099756.html#IDComment432244697 http://www.trinidadexpress.com/news/Prakash__No_negotiating_with_gangs-167454055.html#IDComment428698633 Reading all the crap that has been said by both Jackie and the mayor and now Ramadhar reality is that discussions HAVE to be held with these "Gangs" its not negotiating, its called laying out the law of the land and reading the riot act to these criminals. Why everyone is ducking the issue and making asses of themselves by denying meeting with the criminals its necessary for discussions and more importantly action taken against these so called "Gang leaders"! Sun, 26 Aug 2012 03:22:49 +0000 http://www.trinidadexpress.com/news/Prakash__No_negotiating_with_gangs-167454055.html#IDComment428698633 http://www.trinidadexpress.com/news/Ministry_of_Works_to_call_it_a_day_with_traffic_plan-167454095.html#IDComment428696637 The plan was a mistake from the get go! I guess we don't have any real traffic management skills either and like with everything else its trial and error or Rule by Vaps! Sun, 26 Aug 2012 03:15:11 +0000 http://www.trinidadexpress.com/news/Ministry_of_Works_to_call_it_a_day_with_traffic_plan-167454095.html#IDComment428696637