***2023 local elections thread****

[Rovin]

somebody shud make at least 1000 of those & put it all over ....

[maj. tom]

The one by Grand Bazaar to turn to go Bamboo 1. Only big truck can go over that hole. Thing is a crater like a bomb drop there.

[aaron17]

What the pnm really pushing in local elections campaigning about crime in particular?. I never hear about anything tbh.

[The_Honourable]

What the pnm really pushing in local elections campaigning about crime in particular?. I never hear about anything tbh.

Because pnmites be like "iS nOt a lOcAl gUvaMEnT issUe"

[paid_influencer]

but it true. local govt have almost nothing to do with controlling the crime situation. maybe they could trim bush so bandit have less place to hide, but dais about it.

really you saying we should select people on criteria not at all related to the job description. and then youself will complain when the job not being done properly.

[MaxPower]

Friends, i think i going with PNM.

UNC has not brought forward anything logical but corruption encouraging plans.

If Kamla goes, then maybe i will consider.

[DMan7]

Kamla not going anywhere this decade...

[j.o.e]

but it true. local govt have almost nothing to do with controlling the crime situation. maybe they could trim bush so bandit have less place to hide, but dais about it.

really you saying we should select people on criteria not at all related to the job description. and then youself will complain when the job not being done properly.

Stop talking sense in here bai. Lock it, Rooster it and knock on dem again and again and again.

[Rovin]

seeing so much ppl at d poo nm meeting on ttt = we like it so ...

[VexXx Dogg]

seeing so much ppl at d poo nm meeting on ttt = we like it so ...

Or maybe people don’t like the alternatives?

[pugboy]

like pep run out of steam or wha?

[AbstractPoetic]

like pep run out of steam or wha?

Why do you say that? Lime going on tonight at their main office. Motorcade rally tomorrow.

[The_Honourable]

but it true. local govt have almost nothing to do with controlling the crime situation. maybe they could trim bush so bandit have less place to hide, but dais about it.

really you saying we should select people on criteria not at all related to the job description. and then youself will complain when the job not being done properly.

Central government supposed to work in tandem with local government to address the crime situation. Aldermen and councilors are better positioned and have the knowledge of what is happening in their community especially in high-risk areas.

Local government services such as municipal police, basic infrastructure maintenance (street lighting, bush cutting, community centers, recreation grounds), cultural programs, sports, partnerships with NGOs, etc come together to reduce crime especially if some type of community crime prevention initiative is enforced.

The problem is that the local government system is so broken, virtually all crime related decisions are decided upon at the central government level where a lot of those decisions are disconnected with "the ground". The occasional sporting event with the police and a random hamper drive with the security minister and your MP doesn't cut it.

When it comes to elections, the UNC is discussing changes to address crime at the central government level while the PNM is avoiding the crime topic as much as possible.

[DMan7]

Maaaan I can totally do without all this ole noise in the road from these political parties all weekend long.

[AbstractPoetic]

but it true. local govt have almost nothing to do with controlling the crime situation. maybe they could trim bush so bandit have less place to hide, but dais about it.

really you saying we should select people on criteria not at all related to the job description. and then youself will complain when the job not being done properly.

Central government supposed to work in tandem with local government to address the crime situation. Aldermen and councilors are better positioned and have the knowledge of what is happening in their community especially in high-risk areas.

Local government services such as municipal police, basic infrastructure maintenance (street lighting, bush cutting, community centers, recreation grounds), cultural programs, sports, partnerships with NGOs, etc come together to reduce crime especially if some type of community crime prevention initiative is enforced.

The problem is that the local government system is so broken, virtually all crime related decisions are decided upon at the central government level where a lot of those decisions are disconnected with "the ground". The occasional sporting event with the police and a random hamper drive with the security minister and your MP doesn't cut it.

When it comes to elections, the UNC is discussing changes to address crime at the central government level while the PNM is avoiding the crime topic as much as possible.

Brilliantly stated!!!

[VexXx Dogg]

Local government is filled with a bunch of semi-literate wastes of time, who towed the party line long enough to get a corbeau sweat in politics. YES they have grassroots connections, but for the vast majority, that's all they bring to the table. Numbers to put them in positions for which they are ill-equipped and incapable of performing to any measurable degree.

Most of them are lacking basic communication skills, much less for critical thinking, strategic vision, leadership or any foundation for a board level position.

I would endorse the mandatory training for all councillors to complete an appropriately designed certificate programme with elements of corporate governance tailored to the LG subsystem - this would include other skills needed to function at a board level role.

firetruck this free ride BS.

[pugboy]

i live in woodbrook and it’s a continuous problem with the avenue noise and hooligans
they are forever having corporation meetings with the cops and ema complaints which all turn to nada
lg folks are good for simple things like yuh neighbor breaking the law with his drain to get it reported or advise but even that could be overridden by a crooked person higher up

[teems1]

i live in woodbrook and it’s a continuous problem with the avenue noise and hooligans
they are forever having corporation meetings with the cops and ema complaints which all turn to nada
lg folks are good for simple things like yuh neighbor breaking the law with his drain to get it reported or advise but even that could be overridden by a crooked person higher up

Anyone selling a house in Woodbrook tacks on an extra 2-3m to what it would be because it's a commercial area, then go on FB and complain about noise.

Woodbrook residents need to make up their mind. Either it's a commercial area, or a residential one.

You can't have your cake and eat it.

[paid_influencer]

Woodbrook residents need to make up their mind. Either it's a commercial area, or a residential one.

which one is it.

did it change

[paid_influencer]

but it true. local govt have almost nothing to do with controlling the crime situation. maybe they could trim bush so bandit have less place to hide, but dais about it.

really you saying we should select people on criteria not at all related to the job description. and then youself will complain when the job not being done properly.

Central government supposed to work in tandem with local government to address the crime situation. Aldermen and councilors are better positioned and have the knowledge of what is happening in their community especially in high-risk areas.

Local government services such as municipal police, basic infrastructure maintenance (street lighting, bush cutting, community centers, recreation grounds), cultural programs, sports, partnerships with NGOs, etc come together to reduce crime especially if some type of community crime prevention initiative is enforced.

The problem is that the local government system is so broken, virtually all crime related decisions are decided upon at the central government level where a lot of those decisions are disconnected with "the ground". The occasional sporting event with the police and a random hamper drive with the security minister and your MP doesn't cut it.

When it comes to elections, the UNC is discussing changes to address crime at the central government level while the PNM is avoiding the crime topic as much as possible.

what about kacking the 'matic. do the aldermen empty the garbage as well as the clip

[adnj]

i live in woodbrook and it’s a continuous problem with the avenue noise and hooligans
they are forever having corporation meetings with the cops and ema complaints which all turn to nada
lg folks are good for simple things like yuh neighbor breaking the law with his drain to get it reported or advise but even that could be overridden by a crooked person higher up

Anyone selling a house in Woodbrook tacks on an extra 2-3m to what it would be because it's a commercial area, then go on FB and complain about noise.

Woodbrook residents need to make up their mind. Either it's a commercial area, or a residential one.

You can't have your cake and eat it.

It doesn't matter. The Act for noise pollution controls doesn't make an allowance unless it's industrial.

[st7]

troubles on a doubles

[pugboy]

ignorance is bliss eh

i live in woodbrook and it’s a continuous problem with the avenue noise and hooligans
they are forever having corporation meetings with the cops and ema complaints which all turn to nada
lg folks are good for simple things like yuh neighbor breaking the law with his drain to get it reported or advise but even that could be overridden by a crooked person higher up

Anyone selling a house in Woodbrook tacks on an extra 2-3m to what it would be because it's a commercial area, then go on FB and complain about noise.

Woodbrook residents need to make up their mind. Either it's a commercial area, or a residential one.

You can't have your cake and eat it.

It doesn't matter. The Act for noise pollution controls doesn't make an allowance unless it's industrial.

[Rovin]

surprising this yr in d main areas of chaguanas i really eh hearing no setta ole noise with music truck, motorcade etc ... hadda be 1 of d quietest elections in yrsssssssssssss, i over glad

[shake d livin wake d dead]

My guesstimate tomorrow

1: A 7-7 result and somebody crossing the floor somewhere

2: 8-7 in favor of unc

[VexXx Dogg]

7/7 looks plausible
I suspect incredibly low voter turnout.

Grande and Siparia might be the only two kinda corporations that may have surprises, or really close battles.

[Rovin]

last ditch effort for votes ? ..... https://www.facebook.com/ShardaSatramPN ... GQmmBGZqTl

[paid_influencer]

she coulda wait until they paint it

edit: she is the candidate, not the representative?

My dearly beloved residents of Couva East/ Balmain, I am a proud daughter of this native soil. I am your neighbour. I am your friend. We have all experienced the steady decline of our community due to the lack of proper representation and the neglect as a result. Our roads are poorly maintained and our drainage is inadequate.

I have answered the call to serve so that our community will be put first and we can finally get the rightful representation that we deserve. I endeavour to work on your behalf to restore our community to its rightful place and get the job done. In me, you will find a representative who is hardworking, competent, committed, and relentless in the pursuit of bringing service delivery to our community because as a resident myself I am personally acquainted with your issues that we face and will champion our cause. NO EXCUSES, JUST THE HARD WORK OF REAL REPRESENTATION!

[maj. tom]

People who fall for that just plain dotish. Then again is Trinidad.

[aaron17]