.::The Official General Election 2015 Thread::.

[mrtrini45]

^^^ Are you trying to say the Dr. Rowley's faction has hijacked the PNM?

I not saying that is

Vice-chairman of the People’s National Move­ment’s (PNM) Arima constit­u­ency Dr Paula Mark

[mrtrini45]

PNM Sando fight? or some story made up by some PPs, especially since whoever winning Sando West may win election?

trying to fool yourself made up

[1UZFE]

PNM Sando fight? or some story made up by some PPs, especially since whoever winning Sando West may win election?

Nah i doubt. It was broadcasted by an "urban" radio station. Yuh know d radio station with d bigger ninety....

[SiR8081]

Interesting read

Setting the record on public procurement act

I was astonished to hear the remarks of Opposition Senator Faris Al-Rawi on a popular radio programme on Sunday, March 8, 2015, as he linked the emer­ging land controversies at CDA (Chaguaramas Development Authority) and Caroni to alleged shortcomings in the new Public Procurement and Disposal of Public Property Act.
Given the importance of this new law, it is essential that the record be set straight.
Al-Rawi advanced three points which need to be addressed:
1. The new law does not deal with disposals of land at all, so that is a major defect.
2. The regulator will not be strong and independent since that official can be dismissed by the minister.
3. The PNM (People’s National Movement) was opposed to the new law for those reasons and will bring amendments to those sections if elected.

Firstly, on disposals of public property —public property and real property both include land. The new law includes for control of disposal of public property at the definitions section:
• Page 3—“disposal of public property” includes the transfer without value, sale, lease, concession, or other alienation of property that is owned by a public body”
• Page 7—“public property” means real or personal property owned by a public body.”

In terms of the regulation of Disposal of Public Property, Section 13 (1) requires the regu­lator to establish standards, guidelines and rules which will be enforceable by the regulator, with heavy penalties. In terms of powers, Section 14 1(a):
“14. (1) In the performance of its functions, the office may— (a) monitor the procurement of goods, works and services, and the disposal of public property, by public bodies to ensure compliance with this act....”

The decisive phrase being “to ensure compliance”.
Further, according to Section 24, the annual report of the regulator is to be submitted to Parliament:
“24. (1) The regulator shall submit his reports annually to the Speaker of the House of
Representatives, the President of the Senate
and the minister....”

And Section 24 (2) (d), specifies that its contents must include:
“(d) a summary of transactions in respect of each public body concerning the disposal of public property—
(i) in respect of real property, the address and other identifying details of the property disposed of, including value, to whom it was disposed, date of disposal, means of disposal and consideration and
(ii) in respect of property other than real property, details of the property disposed of, including value, to whom it was disposed, means of disposal, and consideration....”

So, the new law requires that the regu­lator’s annual report lists all property disposals.
Secondly, on the alleged lack of indepen­dence of the regulator, according to Section 12:
“12. The President may remove a member from office....”

Only the President of the Republic has the power to remove members from the Office of Procurement Regulation. In addition, Section 13 (2)(b) specifically insulates the regulator from external or political instructions:
“(2) In the exercise of its functions, the office shall—
(b) not be subject to the direction or control of any other person or authority in the performance of its functions, but shall be accountable to the Parliament....”

Thirdly, on the PNM objections, the record shows that Al-Rawi was one of five PNM senators who voted in support of this new law on Wednesday, June 11, 2014. I was present for most of the long Senate session the previous day, at which the entire bill was reviewed, clause by clause, with Al-Rawi playing an active part in that discussion.
The law Al-Rawi is now attempting to criticise is identical to the one he voted for in June 2014, not one word is different, so one can only wonder what is the meaning of these baseless criticisms. Further, on November 18, 2014, the Private Sector Civil Society group, of which the JCC is a member, replied to the points raised by the PNM in the Parliament.
The JCC is aware that this new law is incomplete and that further work needs to be done if we are to properly tackle the huge issues arising from waste and theft of public money. We identified those issues in our press release of June 13, 2014.
The reality is that this new law is a huge step towards curbing the excessive waste and theft of public money, with which our country has been beset for too long. It is expected that the regulator would approach Parliament to make improvements to the law if any shortcomings are identified
du­ring implementation. Our emphasis is to have this new law implemented as swiftly as possible, so it is critical that the record be set straight in this important matter.
Afra Raymond
president, Joint Consultative Council for
the Construction Industry (JCC)

http://www.trinidadexpress.com/letters/ ... 38471.html

[j.o.e]

Has PP screened or selected candidates as yet?

[RASC]

Has PP screened or selected candidates as yet?

Maybe its a secret?

[rfari]

Brent Sancho for Arima or La horquetta or maloney?

[rfari]

Whatever became of this investigation? After all, anil roberts guntas were prowling thru chagwest at this time under the guise of being ilp supporters. Its quite possible that UNC put their OWN supporter in place as another scare tactic in an attempt to win this seat. This elections gonna be rell grimey

'UNC activist' gunned down hours before Chaguanas West by-election


SHASTRI BOODAN
Published:
Monday, July 29, 2013

[img]http://m.guardian.co.tt/sites/default/files/field/image/Chag%20west%20murder.1.JPG[/img]
Police Crime Scene unit investigators and District Medical Officer Dr Indarjit Birjah look out from the balcony of the home of murder victim Bhandat Ramkir on the Chaguanas Main Road, Petersfield, Felicity, as they await the arrival of undertakers yesterday morning. PHOTO: VINDRA GOPAUL
United National Congress (UNC) activist Bhandat Ramkir, 50, was gunned down hours before the start of today's Chaguanas West by-election.





Latchman Jattan, 52, brother of the deceased, said a silver car stalled in front of Ramkir's home at Peter's Field, Felicity and the driver of the vehicle asked Ramkir to keep an eye on the car. Ramkir later confronted two strange men who were tampering with the car and an argument ensued. He was shot by in his upper chest area and ran into his house where he died.





Jattan said he was shocked over the death and attributed the incident to strange men who, he said, had flocked into the area following a political motorcade Sunday.



Attorney General Anand Ramlogan said the UNC had warned of an increase of unsavory persons entering the community during the last month. Ramlogan said he was deeply concerned about the level of thuggery unleashed on to the people of Chaguanas West.

Imam Rasheed Karim describe Ramkir as an ardent activist who attended 99 per cent of UNC meetings.

http://m.guardian.co.tt/2013-07-29/unc- ... t-election

[Habit7]

Congrats to Bhoe Tewarie, there is no space in govt for folks like these.

[rfari]

Another young partap. Create a situation and take one for the team

[RASC]

[1UZFE]

Hahahha. Choon rolf...

[RASC]

I'm trying to insert the image of the request that promoted such a response by those two pictured above^^

[eliteauto]

in case anyone thinks it's fake ( I know the sycophants)
https://www.facebook.com/basdeo.panday1 ... 9361338047

[Chimera]

A whole year and that now coming out? Wtf

[megadoc1]

what happening here?

[rspann]

Somebody, anybody, tell me these things fake! This can't be real.

[rfari]

'Box of vital supplies and run a hose we'll have them there all week' ahahahahhahahahahahahhaha!!!!!!

[K74T]

Could imagine how stink Jaishima does smell

[pugboy]

them fellas make certain party supporters sheep here look like nothing yes

[nemisis]

them fellas make certain party supporters sheep here look like nothing yes

not really he just stupid enough to in public what zoom and them prefer to hint

[Hyperion]

Oh my, so much blatant blind hate and racism. I have a feeling there is much more to come out between now and elections.

btw, anan could have used some of the $350 million he paid to lawyers to boost the reward in the Dana case.

[rfari]

So what protest these good fellows were planning? You know the ole saying, neggers easy to buy. Another racist placard protest maybe?

[greggle71]

Former AG said on TV tonight his annual ministry budget was approx 34 million.

Express reporting 353 million over 4 years which on average is about 88million annually.

Increase of about 150 percent. Even if you factor 6-10% inflation annually this is difficult to reconcile.

Also revealed that Gerald Ramdeen was paid 408,000 for one pre action protocol letter.

Sad state of affairs

[Hyperion]

had to be something nefarious. Give them credit though, the election machinery/spin doctors/trolls/paid bloggers/masters of misdirection - have really worked hard for their money, 5 years nonstop without even a thought of vacation.

[Morpheus]

A whole year and that now coming out? Wtf

Don't be surprised. It's an election year.

Things are going to get worse. Brace yourselves ppl

[Crackpot]

Wow, who ppl really are is coming to the forefront

Shame on this current UNC and their appointments, you are embarrassing Panday

[eliteauto]

rfari they paying our people $300 to attend the Monday night meetings, the union gonna stand for that? Talk to dem fellas nah and see if we could get a $500 to go in the maxi, that's ah easy $2000 a month (about 1 used Jordans a month/ 3 Moet Ice) WWGD?

[rfari]

rfari they paying our people $300 to attend the Monday night meetings, the union gonna stand for that? Talk to dem fellas nah and see if we could get a $500 to go in the maxi, that's ah easy $2000 a month (about 1 used Jordans a month/ 3 Moet Ice) WWGD?

300$???!!! Wdf, we look like pipers orwha? We does hadda do everything; blow the conchs shells, wave the flags, clap, whistle, cheer. Dem support base like dem doesn't even understand wha the forum speakers does be talking about. Stewps. And to think, dem wanted my chile modda cousin chile to hold kamala hand and walk she on stage. Was prolly small money too. Duttiness dem

[Habit7]

rfari they paying our people $300 to attend the Monday night meetings, the union gonna stand for that? Talk to dem fellas nah and see if we could get a $500 to go in the maxi, that's ah easy $2000 a month (about 1 used Jordans a month/ 3 Moet Ice) WWGD?

300$???!!! Wdf, we look like pipers orwha? We does hadda do everything; blow the conchs shells, wave the flags, clap, whistle, cheer. Dem support base like dem doesn't even understand wha the forum speakers does be talking about. Stewps. And to think, dem wanted my chile modda cousin chile to hold kamala hand and walk she on stage. Was prolly small money too. Duttiness dem

Take yuh time rfari, i have dat contract lock. Go by Rowley with dem big party price. $300 a head is nothing for my boys