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A BILLBOARD erected by an auto business in Freeport, showing images of Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar and National Security Minister Jack Warner on the national flag, has sparked outrage on social media network Facebook.
The billboard, which carries the words "Love of Country", was placed near the shoulder of the north-bound lane of the Solomon Hochoy Highway near the Freeport overpass.
The sign is on the compound of Boodram and Sons Ltd, which deals in used cars and parts.
An employee of the company told the Express last evening that the billboard was erected last weekend by management.
However, people have commented that the flag has been defaced and the use of the images is illegal.
One person commented: "This batch is even more ignorant of the laws of T&T and are arrogant in their ignorance..."
Another commented: "Please I hope this billboard don't cause any accidents. Are we saying that these people are the founders of the national flag or are they Trinidad and Tobago or are they changing the design of the flag... Please tell what is it."
The National Emblems of Trinidad and Tobago (Regulation) Act, Chapter 19:04 states: "Any person who mutilates, cuts or tears or in any way defaces the Coat of Arms or the National Flag, whether by writing, printing or stamping thereon or otherwise without lawful authority or excuse, is liable on summary conviction to a fine of seven hundred and fifty dollars or to imprisonment for six months."
Neither Mayor of Chaguanas Orlando Nagessar and chairman of the Couva/Talparo/Tabaquite Regional Corporation (CTTRC) Dave Persad said they had seen the billboard.
Persad, in whose corporation the billboard is placed, said no permission was sought from the CTTRC to have the billboard erected.
Nagessar said he had heard of the billboard.
"There are a lot of people doing a lot of things to bring down the government and to make the government look bad. Someone mentioned to me that they saw it on Facebook."
zoom rader wrote:Since when is a billboard a national flag? some PNM stooge wrote this propaganda trash.
ronsin1 wrote:zoom rader wrote:Since when is a billboard a national flag? some PNM stooge wrote this propaganda trash.
did they ever teach you in school about the national Flag and the colours
Sumana.00 wrote:The billboard is on private property and the owner who erected it I understand refuses to take it down. It was not erected by the Prime Minister.
Habit7 wrote:PROHIBITED USES OF THE NATIONAL FLAG
(Miscellaneous)
The National Flag must not be dipped to any person or thing; this honour will be rendered by the Defence Force Colours or where appropriate by the flags of the institutions, organisations etc.
The National Flag should not be used for purposes of adornment or advertising. It should not be printed or embroidered or otherwise reproduced on such articles as handkerchiefs, uniforms or clothing of any kind, or furniture, cushions, etc. It should not be printed or otherwise impressed on paper boxes or napkins or anything intended for temporary use and discard. It should not be used as any part of a disguise costume.
The Flag should not have placed on it or attached to it any mark, insignia, letter, work, figure, design, picture or drawing. It should not be used as a commercial trade mark. Advertising signs should not be fastened to a staff or halyard from which the National Flag is flown.
The Flag should not be used as a receptacle for receiving, holding, carrying or delivering anything.
The Flag should not be festooned over doorways, arches, etc., or tied in a bowknot, or fashioned into a rosette, or used as drapings. It should not be drawn back or drawn up in folds but always allowed to fall free.
The Flag should not be displayed, used or stored in such a manner as would permit it to be easily torn, soiled or damaged in any way.
The Flag should not be used as a covering for a ceiling.
The Flag should not be allowed to touch anything beneath it, such as the ground, the floor, water or merchandise.
http://www2.nalis.gov.tt/Research/Subje ... entID=1054
Habit7 wrote:Sumana.00 wrote:The billboard is on private property and the owner who erected it I understand refuses to take it down. It was not erected by the Prime Minister.
Thx Tantie Obvious, we didnt understand that from the article above.
Soundwave wrote:needs a corbeau on it...
kurpal_v2 wrote:PBJ time bitchs.
Stephon. wrote:Lmfao at the tuners giving a sheit about the flag all of a sudden.
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