TriniTuner.com | Latest Event:
Moderator: 3ne2nr Mods
UML wrote:Anyone with pictures of Independence Square this morning after PNM emancipation programme yesterday?
I heard it is embarrassing at the filth that was left there unaddressed.
How ironic!
Garbage after the UNC meeting
Wednesday, October 10 2007
THE EDITOR: Shame! This is the feeling I have as I write this letter. The sun is shining brightly, the trees are green and beautiful, while driving down the highway in this season of lies and promises, I see shame!
The UNC should be arrested by the EMA. Garbage, and more garbage all around Mid-Centre Mall and on the highway leading into Chaguanas. If they do win is this the state they are going to have the country in? As a youth I am not even going to bother voting because if these parties say they care about my future I’m afraid.
Is this how you people in Central take care of the environment? Is this how you keep your homes? Nah man, Ah vex! Ah shame to live in Central! Disgusting you all, ah on this earth for twenty years and ah shame!
L BEEPATH
via e-mail
http://www.newsday.co.tt/letters/0,65723.html
:lol::lol::lol:
Habit7 wrote:De Dragon wrote:Selwyn Ryan's overly glowing endorsement is akin to Capil Bissoon''s of the PP. At least they are honest enough to publicly state it, not like some journalists who try to appear "neutral" but have hidden agendas that a blind man could see through.
I don't know where you were the last 5 years but the significance of Dr. Ryan's endorsement is that he originally supported the PP and was embrace by Kamla.It happens that they have already voted themselves out of office of Trinidad and Tobago. Listen to what Selwyn Ryan, that noted political scientist had to say, and you will bear with me because I think it is important for those who have not read it to hear what this honourable academic and political columnist said on 16th May, a few days ago: "This column has been the witness to at least ten general elections over the past 4 decades. In almost all of them, the exception being those in 1976 and 1986, I had supported the PNM whether implicitly or explicitly. We are now in 2010 and face many new and daunting political challenges and economic challenges. After having thought carefully about all that has happened to us as a people since 2007 and indeed before, and having also considered the issues and the options available to us in terms of leadership, I find that I cannot possibly support the PNM and I have no alternative but to endorse the People's Partnership coalition".
peoplespartnership.unitednationalcongress.org/news-media?start=8
:lol::lol:
Habit7 wrote:A poll conducted by Hamid Ghany by request of CNMG
The same man who tried to pour cold water on PNM LGE victory saying it had a low voter turnout when it truly had the largest turnout ever for an LGE.
The only PNM propaganda is the UNC propaganda about PNM with the NoRowley campaign. What you call PNM propaganda is called by the wider public "news".
UML wrote:Didn't they have the availability of POS Corp/urp/ cepep to clean up in 2015? The Capital city of our beautiful country.
Truly NOT EMANCIPATED!!!!!
UML wrote:Habit7 wrote:De Dragon wrote:Selwyn Ryan's overly glowing endorsement is akin to Capil Bissoon''s of the PP. At least they are honest enough to publicly state it, not like some journalists who try to appear "neutral" but have hidden agendas that a blind man could see through.
I don't know where you were the last 5 years but the significance of Dr. Ryan's endorsement is that he originally supported the PP and was embrace by Kamla.It happens that they have already voted themselves out of office of Trinidad and Tobago. Listen to what Selwyn Ryan, that noted political scientist had to say, and you will bear with me because I think it is important for those who have not read it to hear what this honourable academic and political columnist said on 16th May, a few days ago: "This column has been the witness to at least ten general elections over the past 4 decades. In almost all of them, the exception being those in 1976 and 1986, I had supported the PNM whether implicitly or explicitly. We are now in 2010 and face many new and daunting political challenges and economic challenges. After having thought carefully about all that has happened to us as a people since 2007 and indeed before, and having also considered the issues and the options available to us in terms of leadership, I find that I cannot possibly support the PNM and I have no alternative but to endorse the People's Partnership coalition".
peoplespartnership.unitednationalcongress.org/news-media?start=8
Man pull out an article almost 10 years ago oui
Wasn't they criticised by the PNM then?
So why do it?
Didn't they have the availability of POS Corp/urp/ cepep to clean up in 2015? The Capital city of our beautiful country.
Truly NOT EMANCIPATED!!!!!
*Guffaw*UML wrote:
PPG never victimise or discriminate a citizen based on their political affiliation.
PPG taking our beautiful country forward, away from those dark days and wicked PNM practises.
Opposition Leader takes Anil’s ‘side’
Kevon Felmine
Published:
Friday, July 1, 2011
Opposition Leader Dr Keith Rowley agrees with Sport Minister Anil Roberts that former energy minister Carolyn Seepersad-Bachan was removed from that ministry for surrounding herself with PNM advisers.
Rowley’s sentiment came at Wednesday night’s PNM meeting in Couva. He said, “One of the persons who is leading the charge to become leader of the COP, which is a main component in the coalition, is campaigning on the following ground. And the ground is that the minister of energy lost her portfolio because she did not fire PNM people.” Rowley said Seepersad-Bachan exercised good ministerial judgment when she employed a group of technocrats to investigate the award of a $40 million contract to Gopaul and Company Limited from National Petroleum.
He accused Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar of sending in a hatchet man to disband the committee formed by Seepersad-Bachan. Since then, Rowley said, no one has been called to account.
He was critical also of the dismissal of Andrew Jupiter and Frank Look Kin from NP saying that they were highly qualified for their positions. Rowley said Jupiter was one of the few energy experts in the country and if anyone could mimic his achievements, their family would be proud. Jupiter, a former permanent secretary in the Ministry of Energy, was described as the country’s number one technocrat in the public administration of Trinidad and Tobago. Jupiter functioned under NAR, PNM and UNC administrations during the course of his career according to Rowley but was fired for being perceived to be a PNM member.
He said Lennox Sankersingh and Reesa Mohammed who were from the NAR and UNC cloth respectively held high managerial positions under the PNM government. Prime Minister Kamla Persad Bissessar’s decision to reshuffle the Cabinet also came under heavy criticism as Rowley said it was a distraction away from the Jack Warner probe by FIFA. He also displayed newspaper clippings with reports on newly appointed Transport Minister Devant Maharaj. One such clipping carried comments made at the time Maharaj was CEO of Radio Jagriti in which he said, Hindus in Trinidad and Tobago were being discriminated against. Rowley also questioned Maharaj’s past conduct and asked why out of 1.3 million people in the country, the Prime Minister picked him to head a new ministry.
Also taking the position was former PSA president and now Labour Relations Officer of the PNM Jennifer Baptiste-Primus. She said the People’s Partnership Government was taking the nation down a slippery slope and that T&T was becoming a comic strip country.
https://guardian.co.tt/news/2011/07/01/ ... nil-s-side
1. May 2010 – Dr Rowley objects to appointment of Jack Warner as Minister. AG and PM defends Warner citing legal advice.
2. May 2010 – Present – Awarding Contracts without proper procedure
3. July 10th 2010 - Dr. Rowley’s Protest on Nizam Mohammed’s Appointment as head of the Police Service Commission – Nizam eventually fired by the President
4. August - November 2010 - URP Workers Fired
5. August 2010 - Pension promise of $3,000 for 60 year olds withdrawn
6. August 1st 2010 – Court Award Soca Warriors outstanding payments – TTFF still owes Soca Warriors.
7. August 18th 2010 - 28 Litter wardens at Tunapuna/Piarco Corporation Terminated.
8. August 27th 2010 - Acting Commissioner of Police James Philbert Contract Terminated before expiry after AG threats.
9. August 2010 - Head of the ODPM forced out
10. September 1st 2010 – Volney: “Hang then in the square”
11. September 2010 - Senior Journalists take up positions in the Government and GISL.
12. September 8th 2010 – Cancelation of the Smelter Project
13. September 8th 2010 - Curtailment of Rapid rail
14. September 16th 2010 - Volney’s attack on the Chief Justice
15. September 2010 - Cancellation of OPV’S
16. September 2010 - SAUTT Head Fired
17. September 2010 - New CoP and his Deputy appointed with million dollar salaries
18. October 1st 2010 - Poor apology by Volney for Attacking the CJ in the HOR
19. October 2010 - 400 Contract Clerical Staff at Primary Schools contracts not renewed.
20. October 2010 – Award of Airport lighting contract by Jack Warner without a Board or tendering process at Airports Authority.
21. October 13th 2010 - San Juan Market refurbishment halted by Sharma. Later reverses decision.
22. October 27th 2010 - Ingrid Isaac resigns as CEO of CNMG with over 3 years left on her contract. Subsequently sues CNMG.
23. October 2010 - Maxi Taxi Operators protest changes in PBR
24. October 27th 2010 - Ken Ali hired as CEO without Board and Advertisement
25. November 6th 2010 - Jack Warner says payment for Contractors in Bonds
26. November 10th 2010 - Dookeran says payment for Contractors in cash
27. November 19th 2010 - Hiring at Airports Authority: Communications, Property and Human Resource Managers without Board and Advertisements
28. November 2010 - Security Intelligence Agency (SIA) Files revealed in HOR
29. November 20th 2010 - URP Regional Managers Fired
30. November 7th 2010 - Firing of Fazeer Mohammed after interview with Rambachan.
31. December 4th 2010 – Justice Minister Volney claims that SIA Files were erased by two Israeli men.
32. December 7th 2010 - Anil Roberts fails to Account – Niki Minaj Show
33. December 15th 2010 - Ganga Singh appointed CEO at WASA – without Board and Advertisement
34. December 21st 2010 – Warner announces Regularization of PH Drivers
35. December 30th 2010 - Minister spoke of the reintroduction of Ghost Gangs in URP
36. December 2010 - Jack Warner was accused of betraying England in USA in world cup bid.
37. December 2010 - $13 Million Flood Relief for Farmers – within one month
38. December 2010 – Government claims Contractors owed $7 Billion. That figure is now in question.
39. January 2011 - CLICO payout – $7 Billion and still outstanding. What is the Correct figure?
40. January 12th 2011 – AG Ramlogan announces that a Grand Piano went missing from the PM Residence after Mr Manning Vacated. The piano was subsequently found at the same place days later.
41. January 17th 2011 - Gypsy claims that his supporters are not getting jobs in the URP
42. January 20th 2011 – Appointment of Reshmie Ramnarine as Head of SIA
43. January 28th 2011 – Motion on treatment of SIA Files debated in Parliament
44. February 2011 - Non – Renewal of Contracts for thousands of Government workers
45. February 11th 2011 – Susan Francois appointed Acting Director of the FIU
46. February 15th 2011 - 65 new Contracts for CEPEP without Board and Advertisements
47. February 2011 - Jack Warner dispute with CAL Board
48. Carnival 2011 - $2 Million Prize Money only for one year
49. March 10th 2011 - Mary King’s dismissal in corruption scandal
50. March 2011 -Vasant Bharath and promise of EU Money to Cane farmers
51. March 24th 2011 - 27 CEPEP Contractors Fired
52. March 25th 2011 – Nizam Mohammed Racist Comments at Parliamentary Committee.
53. March 2011 - Treatment of Medical Staff at San Fernando General Hospital
54. April 2011- PM’s Trips…too many?
55. April 4th 2011 – Nizam Mohammed dismissed as Chairman of PSC.
56. April 2011 - Eleven months - still appointing Boards
57. April 2011 - PSA demand for higher wages – based on pre-election promise
58. April 2011 - PSA Terms and Conditions. Many may not qualify for housing
59. April 18th 2011 - Victoria Keys “Restoration and Renovation Works ”
60. April 2011 - No invitation to Royal Wedding
61. April 25th 2011 - Bulldozing Farmers Crops
62. April 25th 2011 - True cost of Aircraft lease for Brazil Trip
63. April 26th 2011 – Subas Panday claims in Parliament that Reshmi Ramnarine was Fired as head of the SIA.
64. May 3rd 2011 – John Sandy claims in Parliament that Reshmi Ramnarine resigned as head of SIA.
65. May 7th 2012 – Susan Francois appointed Director of FIU
66. May 2011 - Jack Warner bribery scandal
67. May 17th 2011 - NP Gopauls Scandal
68. June 2011 - Delay in Infrastructure Projects
69. June 18th 2011 – Threating emails sent to Journalists are traced to PM advisor Sacha Mohammed.
70. June 19th 2011 – Jack Warner Resigns as VP of FIFA and President of CONCACAF as well as CFU.
71. July 12th 2011 - Criticizing Mega Farms then moving forward with it
72. July 27th 2011 – PM vetoes the top ranked person recommended for Director of FIU. Prefers Susan Francois.
73. July 2011 - Fuad Khan continuing Medical Practice as Minister
74. July 2011 – PM and 3 Ministers in Charge of URP
75. July – August 2011 - Wage Cap 5%
76. 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013 - Economy at a standstill
77. August 19th 2011 - Gibbs Detained in Brazil. Out of Country during SoE
78. August 22nd 2011 - “Limited State” of Emergency Declared
79. August – December 2011 – Arrest of Persons with no evidence
80. August – December 2011 – Unions claim SoE to supress their activities
81. August – December 2011 – Continued deterioration of the economy due to SoE
82. September 2011 - Wasa takeover of lands opposite West Mall. The POS City Corporation subsequently sues and wins the case against WASA in Jan. 2013.
83. October 2011 - Devant Maharaj hires his mother Girlfriend
84. October 2011 – Bogus Tourism Award
85. October 2011 – Present - PM’s use of the Helicopter
86. October 11th 2011 - $1,000 Allowance for Security Personnel, some feel left out.
87. October 12th 2011 - Row with St. Cyr and Integrity Commission
88. November 2011 - Robocop assisting in Stephen Cadiz Election Campaign
89. November 6th 2011 – Ish and Steve win extradition hearing. To remain in Trinidad and Tobago to stand trial.
90. November 23rd 2011 - Assassination Plot
91. 2011, 2012, 2013 - Lowest Corruption Perception Index Rating
92. 2011-2012 - Sharma Vs. Lee Sing
93. 2011 – Present - CSO Statistics not being released
94. November 2011 -Ministry of Education and Tunapuna Hindu School Issue
95. December 2011 - Anil Roberts and the Boxing association.
96. December 13th 2011 Medals to National security personnel, Police prefers money
97. December 2011 - PM’s Toy Drive. Who is sponsoring the toys?
98. December 2011 - Several Branches of the Security Services going under the Office of the PM
99. January 2012 - Gibbs Aircraft Purchase
100. January 3rd 2012 – Sale of Blimp for $50,000
1. January 9th 2012 - Tewarie and Clico Testimony
1. January 2012 - Trip to India
2. January 2012 - Individuals going to India at high cost to state and no approval from their organizations.
3. January 8th 2012 - Award of Silk to themselves by AG and PM
4. January 17th 2012- Ministers purchase Porsche SUV’s
5. January 27th 2012 - Verna St. Rose, Stephen Cadiz in opposition to Death Penalty
6. January 2012 - Declining Tourism Industry
7. February 12th 2012 - Jack Warner Haiti Fund
1. February 2012 - Jack Warner and TTFF Funding
2. March 21st 2012 – Cheryl Miller committed to St Anns
3. April 2012 - Carnival in Tobago in October
4. April 25th 2012 – PM Sister’s travel expenditure amounts to over $800,000
5. June 17th 2012 – MSJ Pulls out of Partnership
6. June 23rd 2012 - Jack Warner as Minister of National Security amid FIFA allegations
7. June 26th 2012 - $10 Million Dollar Handshake to current Minister of Finance
8. June 27th 2012 - Destruction of Reroute Movement Camp by Warner
9. June 28th 2012 - Batiste Conelis Statements as a Diplomat of T&T
10. July 2012 - Dengue Outbreak?
1. July 2012 - Police Bicycle Patrol
2. July 7th 2012 - Attorney General and the ACIB
3. July 17th 2012-Appointment of Central Bank Governor (Qualifications questioned)
4. July 31st 2012 - Gibbs and Ewatski Resign
5. Aug. 1st 2012 - Million $ Payment to Gibbs and Ewatski
6. 2012-Present -Questions raised regarding Smart Cards disbursements
7. Aug. 27th 2012 - Partap Fired
8. Aug. 31st 2012 - Section 34
9. September 5th 2012 - Deep Water bid rounds deemed a “success”
10. Sept. 21st 2012 - Volney Fired
11. Oct 24th 2012 - Minister of Communication “Indo Trini” Statements
12. Oct 24th 2012 - Minister of Communication Letter to CCN
13. Nov 14th 2012 - OPV Arbitration “Win”
14. Nov 15th – Dec. 6th 2012-Kublalsingh Hunger Strike
15. Dec 8th 2012 - Ashworth Jack Million Dollar House
16. December 2012 – Bill for THA Self Governance before THA Polls
1. Dec 2012 – March 2013-Attacks on the President by members of Government
2. December – January 2012 – Money and Gifts for Votes in THA Elections
3. Jan. 27th 2013 - Qualifications of 1990 Commissioner comes under scrutiny
4. First few Months of 2013 - Escalating Crime
5. 2013 - Continued inability to stimulate Economic Growth
6. Early Feb. 2013 - Flying Squad Resurrection
7. March – April 2013 - Move to Precept of 1,000 Soldiers
8. March 25th 2013 - Government Spokes persons attacks Media
9. April 18th 2013 - Unjust Compensation Highway Reroute Movement
10. April 19th 2013 - Concacaf Report by Simmons
11. April 21st 2013 - Jack Warner Resigns as Minister and UNC Chairman
12. April 25th 2013 - Jack Warner Resigns as MP
13. April 29th 2013 - Pt. Fortin Highway Work Stopped
14. May 8th 2013 - CAL Director requests 19 free tickets
15. May 14th 2013 - CAL Reports over 700 Million Losses
16. May 20th 2013 - Emailgate/Sec. 34
17. June 2013 - $6.8 Million for Fire Truck Towing
18. June 6th 2013 - Auditor General’s 2012 Report: Millions overpaid to contract employees
19. June 2013 – Deputy Chairman at Airports Authority alleged to have false qualifications.
20. June – July 2013 - Allegations of Corruption fly back and forth during Chaguanas West Bye Election
21. Jack Warner Wins the Chaguanas Wes Bye Elections
22. July 30th 2013 -Colin Partap Found Guilty of charges relating to Refusal to take a Breathalyzer test
23. August 14th 2013 - Ministers 6 Houses being probed by Integrity Commission
24. August 18th 2013 - Lock down and arrests of over 100 persons in East Port of Spain, most released soon after.
1. August 2013 - Changes on how Aldermen are selected at Local Government level
2. August 25th 2013 - Cable Car to Laventille
3. August 2013 - Allegations of a Minister making a secret deal with OAS contractors in South Africa during the World Cup in 2010.
4. September 2013 - Return of Land and Building Taxes?
5. September 5th 2013 - Gary Griffith Nation Security Minister
6. September 9th 2013 - 2014 Budget – Largest in Nation’s History
7. September 9th 2013 - Speaker Wade Mark declared the St Joseph seat of Herbert Volney vacant.
8. October 14th 2013 - Ian Alleyne selected as UNC Candidate for St Joseph Bye Election. Questions arise regarding his criminal history.
9. October 25th 2013 – PP loses Local Government Election
10. October 2013 – Allegations of Fraud involving an Excavator and Bulldozer at National Quarries.
11. November 3rd 2013 – UNC Loses St Joseph Bye Election
12. November 11th 2013 – Allegations that and ILP Councillor received a $5 Million bribe to vote with the UNC in the Chaguanas borough Corporation.
13. December 2013 - NSOC falling under Office of Prime Minister
1. January 2014 - Continued Escalating Crime in 2014
2. January 2014 - FCB Deal with Executive trading Millions in shares.
3. March 25th 2014 - Firing of FCB Executive over Share purchase and sale
4. April 10th 2014 - Senator Ramkalawan Resigns over FCB Deal
5. March 11th 2014 – Allegations of bid rigging in WASA Waste Water Treatment Plant at Beetham
6. March 25th 2014 - Glen Ramadarsingh Fired (Misconduct on CAL Flight)
7. March 26th 2014 - Devant Maharaj tries to blame PNM for Pitbull attack
8. March 31st 2014 - Chandresh Sharma Resigns (Alleged Abuse of Ex-Girlfriend)
9. March 2014 - Allegations of Sexual Misconduct by Minister Delmont Baker
10. April 7th 2014 - Allegations of Glen Ramadarshingh promising HDC houses for sexual favours
11. April 2014 - 18 Months since Gibbs resigns and a permanent CoP unable to be appointed.
12. April 24th 2014 - AG and Flying Squad Report Leak
1. April 2014 – AG and Solicitor General (Prisiongate)
2. April 29th 2014 – Auditor General’s Report 2013
3. May 4th 2014 – Dana Seetahal Murdered. No one arrested to date. $3.5 Million reward offered.
4. May 2014 - US Dollar shortage
5. May 20th 2014 - Volney Apology to AG Ramlogan
6. May 20th 2014 – LifeSport Corruption
7. May 19th 2014 - Anil Roberts Video
8. May 23rd 2014 - UNC Racist placards for PNM March
9. May 30th 2014 – Minister on tape criticizing the “Cabal”
10. June 6th 2014 – Leak of Email and Government’s Plan to discredit Dr Rowley.
11. July/August 2014 – LifeSport Corruption
12. July 28th 2014 – Petrotrin Oil Spill at Point a Pierre Refinery
13. July 31st 2014 – Anil Roberts Fired
14. August 6th 2014 – Professor Ramesh Deosaran Resigns from the Police Service Commission.
15. August 11th 2014 – Constitution Amendment Bill to be debated in Parliament (Right to Recall)
16. August 21st 2014 – National Award given to Mr Manning and Mr Panday. Proper Protocol not adhered to and both reject awards.
UML wrote:^^^^ Everyone knows which side of the fence that "independent senator" sits
Habit7 wrote:5 years of bacchanal, here are the first 41. May 2010 – Dr Rowley objects to appointment of Jack Warner as Minister. AG and PM defends Warner citing legal advice.
2. May 2010 – Present – Awarding Contracts without proper procedure
3. July 10th 2010 - Dr. Rowley’s Protest on Nizam Mohammed’s Appointment as head of the Police Service Commission – Nizam eventually fired by the President
4. August - November 2010 - URP Workers Fired
5. August 2010 - Pension promise of $3,000 for 60 year olds withdrawn
6. August 1st 2010 – Court Award Soca Warriors outstanding payments – TTFF still owes Soca Warriors.
7. August 18th 2010 - 28 Litter wardens at Tunapuna/Piarco Corporation Terminated.
8. August 27th 2010 - Acting Commissioner of Police James Philbert Contract Terminated before expiry after AG threats.
9. August 2010 - Head of the ODPM forced out
10. September 1st 2010 – Volney: “Hang then in the square”
11. September 2010 - Senior Journalists take up positions in the Government and GISL.
12. September 8th 2010 – Cancelation of the Smelter Project
13. September 8th 2010 - Curtailment of Rapid rail
14. September 16th 2010 - Volney’s attack on the Chief Justice
15. September 2010 - Cancellation of OPV’S
16. September 2010 - SAUTT Head Fired
17. September 2010 - New CoP and his Deputy appointed with million dollar salaries
18. October 1st 2010 - Poor apology by Volney for Attacking the CJ in the HOR
19. October 2010 - 400 Contract Clerical Staff at Primary Schools contracts not renewed.
20. October 2010 – Award of Airport lighting contract by Jack Warner without a Board or tendering process at Airports Authority.
21. October 13th 2010 - San Juan Market refurbishment halted by Sharma. Later reverses decision.
22. October 27th 2010 - Ingrid Isaac resigns as CEO of CNMG with over 3 years left on her contract. Subsequently sues CNMG.
23. October 2010 - Maxi Taxi Operators protest changes in PBR
24. October 27th 2010 - Ken Ali hired as CEO without Board and Advertisement
25. November 6th 2010 - Jack Warner says payment for Contractors in Bonds
26. November 10th 2010 - Dookeran says payment for Contractors in cash
27. November 19th 2010 - Hiring at Airports Authority: Communications, Property and Human Resource Managers without Board and Advertisements
28. November 2010 - Security Intelligence Agency (SIA) Files revealed in HOR
29. November 20th 2010 - URP Regional Managers Fired
30. November 7th 2010 - Firing of Fazeer Mohammed after interview with Rambachan.
31. December 4th 2010 – Justice Minister Volney claims that SIA Files were erased by two Israeli men.
32. December 7th 2010 - Anil Roberts fails to Account – Niki Minaj Show
33. December 15th 2010 - Ganga Singh appointed CEO at WASA – without Board and Advertisement
34. December 21st 2010 – Warner announces Regularization of PH Drivers
35. December 30th 2010 - Minister spoke of the reintroduction of Ghost Gangs in URP
36. December 2010 - Jack Warner was accused of betraying England in USA in world cup bid.
37. December 2010 - $13 Million Flood Relief for Farmers – within one month
38. December 2010 – Government claims Contractors owed $7 Billion. That figure is now in question.
39. January 2011 - CLICO payout – $7 Billion and still outstanding. What is the Correct figure?
40. January 12th 2011 – AG Ramlogan announces that a Grand Piano went missing from the PM Residence after Mr Manning Vacated. The piano was subsequently found at the same place days later.
41. January 17th 2011 - Gypsy claims that his supporters are not getting jobs in the URP
42. January 20th 2011 – Appointment of Reshmie Ramnarine as Head of SIA
43. January 28th 2011 – Motion on treatment of SIA Files debated in Parliament
44. February 2011 - Non – Renewal of Contracts for thousands of Government workers
45. February 11th 2011 – Susan Francois appointed Acting Director of the FIU
46. February 15th 2011 - 65 new Contracts for CEPEP without Board and Advertisements
47. February 2011 - Jack Warner dispute with CAL Board
48. Carnival 2011 - $2 Million Prize Money only for one year
49. March 10th 2011 - Mary King’s dismissal in corruption scandal
50. March 2011 -Vasant Bharath and promise of EU Money to Cane farmers
51. March 24th 2011 - 27 CEPEP Contractors Fired
52. March 25th 2011 – Nizam Mohammed Racist Comments at Parliamentary Committee.
53. March 2011 - Treatment of Medical Staff at San Fernando General Hospital
54. April 2011- PM’s Trips…too many?
55. April 4th 2011 – Nizam Mohammed dismissed as Chairman of PSC.
56. April 2011 - Eleven months - still appointing Boards
57. April 2011 - PSA demand for higher wages – based on pre-election promise
58. April 2011 - PSA Terms and Conditions. Many may not qualify for housing
59. April 18th 2011 - Victoria Keys “Restoration and Renovation Works ”
60. April 2011 - No invitation to Royal Wedding
61. April 25th 2011 - Bulldozing Farmers Crops
62. April 25th 2011 - True cost of Aircraft lease for Brazil Trip
63. April 26th 2011 – Subas Panday claims in Parliament that Reshmi Ramnarine was Fired as head of the SIA.
64. May 3rd 2011 – John Sandy claims in Parliament that Reshmi Ramnarine resigned as head of SIA.
65. May 7th 2012 – Susan Francois appointed Director of FIU
66. May 2011 - Jack Warner bribery scandal
67. May 17th 2011 - NP Gopauls Scandal
68. June 2011 - Delay in Infrastructure Projects
69. June 18th 2011 – Threating emails sent to Journalists are traced to PM advisor Sacha Mohammed.
70. June 19th 2011 – Jack Warner Resigns as VP of FIFA and President of CONCACAF as well as CFU.
71. July 12th 2011 - Criticizing Mega Farms then moving forward with it
72. July 27th 2011 – PM vetoes the top ranked person recommended for Director of FIU. Prefers Susan Francois.
73. July 2011 - Fuad Khan continuing Medical Practice as Minister
74. July 2011 – PM and 3 Ministers in Charge of URP
75. July – August 2011 - Wage Cap 5%
76. 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013 - Economy at a standstill
77. August 19th 2011 - Gibbs Detained in Brazil. Out of Country during SoE
78. August 22nd 2011 - “Limited State” of Emergency Declared
79. August – December 2011 – Arrest of Persons with no evidence
80. August – December 2011 – Unions claim SoE to supress their activities
81. August – December 2011 – Continued deterioration of the economy due to SoE
82. September 2011 - Wasa takeover of lands opposite West Mall. The POS City Corporation subsequently sues and wins the case against WASA in Jan. 2013.
83. October 2011 - Devant Maharaj hires his mother Girlfriend
84. October 2011 – Bogus Tourism Award
85. October 2011 – Present - PM’s use of the Helicopter
86. October 11th 2011 - $1,000 Allowance for Security Personnel, some feel left out.
87. October 12th 2011 - Row with St. Cyr and Integrity Commission
88. November 2011 - Robocop assisting in Stephen Cadiz Election Campaign
89. November 6th 2011 – Ish and Steve win extradition hearing. To remain in Trinidad and Tobago to stand trial.
90. November 23rd 2011 - Assassination Plot
91. 2011, 2012, 2013 - Lowest Corruption Perception Index Rating
92. 2011-2012 - Sharma Vs. Lee Sing
93. 2011 – Present - CSO Statistics not being released
94. November 2011 -Ministry of Education and Tunapuna Hindu School Issue
95. December 2011 - Anil Roberts and the Boxing association.
96. December 13th 2011 Medals to National security personnel, Police prefers money
97. December 2011 - PM’s Toy Drive. Who is sponsoring the toys?
98. December 2011 - Several Branches of the Security Services going under the Office of the PM
99. January 2012 - Gibbs Aircraft Purchase
100. January 3rd 2012 – Sale of Blimp for $50,000
1. January 9th 2012 - Tewarie and Clico Testimony
1. January 2012 - Trip to India
2. January 2012 - Individuals going to India at high cost to state and no approval from their organizations.
3. January 8th 2012 - Award of Silk to themselves by AG and PM
4. January 17th 2012- Ministers purchase Porsche SUV’s
5. January 27th 2012 - Verna St. Rose, Stephen Cadiz in opposition to Death Penalty
6. January 2012 - Declining Tourism Industry
7. February 12th 2012 - Jack Warner Haiti Fund
1. February 2012 - Jack Warner and TTFF Funding
2. March 21st 2012 – Cheryl Miller committed to St Anns
3. April 2012 - Carnival in Tobago in October
4. April 25th 2012 – PM Sister’s travel expenditure amounts to over $800,000
5. June 17th 2012 – MSJ Pulls out of Partnership
6. June 23rd 2012 - Jack Warner as Minister of National Security amid FIFA allegations
7. June 26th 2012 - $10 Million Dollar Handshake to current Minister of Finance
8. June 27th 2012 - Destruction of Reroute Movement Camp by Warner
9. June 28th 2012 - Batiste Conelis Statements as a Diplomat of T&T
10. July 2012 - Dengue Outbreak?
1. July 2012 - Police Bicycle Patrol
2. July 7th 2012 - Attorney General and the ACIB
3. July 17th 2012-Appointment of Central Bank Governor (Qualifications questioned)
4. July 31st 2012 - Gibbs and Ewatski Resign
5. Aug. 1st 2012 - Million $ Payment to Gibbs and Ewatski
6. 2012-Present -Questions raised regarding Smart Cards disbursements
7. Aug. 27th 2012 - Partap Fired
8. Aug. 31st 2012 - Section 34
9. September 5th 2012 - Deep Water bid rounds deemed a “success”
10. Sept. 21st 2012 - Volney Fired
11. Oct 24th 2012 - Minister of Communication “Indo Trini” Statements
12. Oct 24th 2012 - Minister of Communication Letter to CCN
13. Nov 14th 2012 - OPV Arbitration “Win”
14. Nov 15th – Dec. 6th 2012-Kublalsingh Hunger Strike
15. Dec 8th 2012 - Ashworth Jack Million Dollar House
16. December 2012 – Bill for THA Self Governance before THA Polls
1. Dec 2012 – March 2013-Attacks on the President by members of Government
2. December – January 2012 – Money and Gifts for Votes in THA Elections
3. Jan. 27th 2013 - Qualifications of 1990 Commissioner comes under scrutiny
4. First few Months of 2013 - Escalating Crime
5. 2013 - Continued inability to stimulate Economic Growth
6. Early Feb. 2013 - Flying Squad Resurrection
7. March – April 2013 - Move to Precept of 1,000 Soldiers
8. March 25th 2013 - Government Spokes persons attacks Media
9. April 18th 2013 - Unjust Compensation Highway Reroute Movement
10. April 19th 2013 - Concacaf Report by Simmons
11. April 21st 2013 - Jack Warner Resigns as Minister and UNC Chairman
12. April 25th 2013 - Jack Warner Resigns as MP
13. April 29th 2013 - Pt. Fortin Highway Work Stopped
14. May 8th 2013 - CAL Director requests 19 free tickets
15. May 14th 2013 - CAL Reports over 700 Million Losses
16. May 20th 2013 - Emailgate/Sec. 34
17. June 2013 - $6.8 Million for Fire Truck Towing
18. June 6th 2013 - Auditor General’s 2012 Report: Millions overpaid to contract employees
19. June 2013 – Deputy Chairman at Airports Authority alleged to have false qualifications.
20. June – July 2013 - Allegations of Corruption fly back and forth during Chaguanas West Bye Election
21. Jack Warner Wins the Chaguanas Wes Bye Elections
22. July 30th 2013 -Colin Partap Found Guilty of charges relating to Refusal to take a Breathalyzer test
23. August 14th 2013 - Ministers 6 Houses being probed by Integrity Commission
24. August 18th 2013 - Lock down and arrests of over 100 persons in East Port of Spain, most released soon after.
1. August 2013 - Changes on how Aldermen are selected at Local Government level
2. August 25th 2013 - Cable Car to Laventille
3. August 2013 - Allegations of a Minister making a secret deal with OAS contractors in South Africa during the World Cup in 2010.
4. September 2013 - Return of Land and Building Taxes?
5. September 5th 2013 - Gary Griffith Nation Security Minister
6. September 9th 2013 - 2014 Budget – Largest in Nation’s History
7. September 9th 2013 - Speaker Wade Mark declared the St Joseph seat of Herbert Volney vacant.
8. October 14th 2013 - Ian Alleyne selected as UNC Candidate for St Joseph Bye Election. Questions arise regarding his criminal history.
9. October 25th 2013 – PP loses Local Government Election
10. October 2013 – Allegations of Fraud involving an Excavator and Bulldozer at National Quarries.
11. November 3rd 2013 – UNC Loses St Joseph Bye Election
12. November 11th 2013 – Allegations that and ILP Councillor received a $5 Million bribe to vote with the UNC in the Chaguanas borough Corporation.
13. December 2013 - NSOC falling under Office of Prime Minister
1. January 2014 - Continued Escalating Crime in 2014
2. January 2014 - FCB Deal with Executive trading Millions in shares.
3. March 25th 2014 - Firing of FCB Executive over Share purchase and sale
4. April 10th 2014 - Senator Ramkalawan Resigns over FCB Deal
5. March 11th 2014 – Allegations of bid rigging in WASA Waste Water Treatment Plant at Beetham
6. March 25th 2014 - Glen Ramadarsingh Fired (Misconduct on CAL Flight)
7. March 26th 2014 - Devant Maharaj tries to blame PNM for Pitbull attack
8. March 31st 2014 - Chandresh Sharma Resigns (Alleged Abuse of Ex-Girlfriend)
9. March 2014 - Allegations of Sexual Misconduct by Minister Delmont Baker
10. April 7th 2014 - Allegations of Glen Ramadarshingh promising HDC houses for sexual favours
11. April 2014 - 18 Months since Gibbs resigns and a permanent CoP unable to be appointed.
12. April 24th 2014 - AG and Flying Squad Report Leak
1. April 2014 – AG and Solicitor General (Prisiongate)
2. April 29th 2014 – Auditor General’s Report 2013
3. May 4th 2014 – Dana Seetahal Murdered. No one arrested to date. $3.5 Million reward offered.
4. May 2014 - US Dollar shortage
5. May 20th 2014 - Volney Apology to AG Ramlogan
6. May 20th 2014 – LifeSport Corruption
7. May 19th 2014 - Anil Roberts Video
8. May 23rd 2014 - UNC Racist placards for PNM March
9. May 30th 2014 – Minister on tape criticizing the “Cabal”
10. June 6th 2014 – Leak of Email and Government’s Plan to discredit Dr Rowley.
11. July/August 2014 – LifeSport Corruption
12. July 28th 2014 – Petrotrin Oil Spill at Point a Pierre Refinery
13. July 31st 2014 – Anil Roberts Fired
14. August 6th 2014 – Professor Ramesh Deosaran Resigns from the Police Service Commission.
15. August 11th 2014 – Constitution Amendment Bill to be debated in Parliament (Right to Recall)
16. August 21st 2014 – National Award given to Mr Manning and Mr Panday. Proper Protocol not adhered to and both reject awards.
:lol::lol::lol::lol: Habit7 wrote:No Rowley backfiring to Yes, Dr Rowley
Helen Drayton
Published: Sunday, August 2, 2015
“Completely out of control,” “very very angry,” “no plan,” “no policy,” “temper tantrum fiasco,” “raging bull,” or call it anti-Rowley confetti.
Negative advertising sometimes works because it sticks to a person’s image. In product advertising, consumers usually have several options from which to choose, so it is difficult for a challenger to attack all opponents simultaneously. However, in politics, there are usually two main contenders and the aim is to cast one’s opponent in a bad light. Done suavely and in a receptive environment, it could be effective. It is an acceptable form of political campaigning to exploit a candidate’s weaknesses and convince the electorate that he or she is not fit for office. It crosses the boundary lines of ethics, good taste, and public tolerance when it contains lies, ascribes words a person never said, and when it is insensitive to large sections of society. Regardless of aesthetics or truthfulness, there is usually some support for these campaigns because of political polarisation.
The backdrop to the No-Rowley campaign is a mosaic of public disdain, uneasiness, fatigue with crime and corruption and the quality of governance.
It comes just a few months after a government-applauded attempt in Parliament to stigmatise Dr Rowley. Instead, the minister who created the horror story slurred children born of rape. Public condemnation was swift and harsh.
The ill-conceived No-Rowley campaign has done nothing more than recalling that event and negative things associated with the PP.
Whether here or elsewhere, it is hard to think of past elections and not remember tricks by all parties ranging from humorous to outrageous to asinine and everything else in between.
Traditional and social media commentators suggest that the current campaign straddles all these opinions. The PP also set new precedents by placing campaign posters in a supermarket and a school location. That deservedly backfired. Irrationally, the campaign makes nonsense of the millions of dollars the Government has spent promoting its achievements by relegating things it can boast about to the back burner.
Contrary to the ridicule intended of Dr Rowley’s mass transit idea, an advertisement depicts him as a benevolent-looking character in front of a train. It contradicts portrayals of him as an angry person. He looks as though he is telling the PP, “Hey idiots, you’re on a campaign train to nowhere.” The billboards suggesting he will cut education expenditure doesn't resonate because the public associate the PNM with free education and welfare benefits. In that regard, citizens had expected frugality of the PP administration, but those expectations were misplaced. Given economic uncertainty because of depressed oil prices, there is a view more so, among independent voters, the next administration should reduce expenditure on free tertiary education and focus on economic needs and programmes to support vulnerable people. The billboard message flies in the face of economic wisdom. No doubt, it is supposed to be a scare tactic to sway tertiary level students to return the PP to government. The PNM tried that in 2010 and it didn’t work.
Don’t throw stones if you live in a glass house. The PNM strategists have much fodder for responses. They can make mass with real events. There will be no need to edit pictures of romance with a partner now wanted by the FBI, Prisongate, the illegal Flying Squad, six million dollars to remove a fire truck, the crooked Life Sport programme that is reverberating in unsettling ways, and Section 34 of the Administration of Justice (Indictable Proceedings) Act 2011, which would have caused the acquittal of campaign financiers accused of fraud. Those responses can’t be classified as campaign bacchanal. These are real government issues involving criminal activities that have a legitimate place on political platforms but in a thoughtful and constructive way, rather than the foolishness of a drunken woman in a yellow dress, and swamp and cesspit narrative. The real election issue is governance.
Getting back to the “raging bull” characterisation and other unflattering descriptions of Dr Rowley, these emerged from the PNM administration internal fallout over Udecott. Last week, one blogger said he was a raging bull against Udecott’s corruption and that is what the country needs now. People are comparing the adverse labelling of him with Government’s stewardship of five years of real and perceived non-stop corruption, and scandal after scandal.
Prior to the last election, the public roasted prime minister Patrick Manning and his government over its 20/20 strategies including mega-projects and just about everything else. That was the backdrop to the 2010 election. The PP’s negative campaign worked in that context. Five years later, there is widespread disenchantment, feelings of fear, and continuous assault on the integrity of the PP administration. Criticisms emanating from the kinds of events mentioned earlier are as legitimate as the No-Rowley campaign is a foolish one. Political advertising doesn’t work in a vacuum but in the context of culture, performance, and the overall environment. It is why the No-Rowley campaign is backfiring to Yes, Dr Rowley.
http://www.guardian.co.tt/columnist/201 ... -dr-rowley
rfari wrote:What if UNC intentionally wants to lose the elections?
