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Stadium for fetes
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2009-11-11 9:22:00 PM
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Manning, why not charge a fee for the use of the stadium? In other countries, stadiums are not only used for sports. |
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BUILD YOUR OWN
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2009-11-11 4:51:00 PM
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I cannot believe that the day has come when I will agree with Manning. I totally agree with him. The building is for the performing arts, and all these people can think about is a place to hold fete. For once an educational institute is built for the the education and better welfare of the people of the country, and to expand the culture of the arts. From sun rise to sun down all these people can think about is fete, never education. Manning is so right, and I hope that he will stick to what he says, let them build their own building to hold their fetes, the promoters get enough money from these fetes to build a proper building for their entertainment. Again, kudos to Manning, for once he is beginning to make some sense. |
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Re: BUILD YOUR OWN
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2009-11-12 09:14:00 AM
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Are you a Trini? |
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Re: BUILD YOUR OWN
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2009-11-12 3:16:00 PM
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You must be one of the following .... (a) NOT a Trinidadian, (b) a Trinidadian that has been "Americanized" or other, (c) outright misinformed about "Trinidadian" culture, or (d) ALL or MOST of the above. Carnival is part of the Trinidadian culture. The REAL problem is that Trinidadians need to take pride in keeping anyplace ... not just at fetes ... clean. But the issue of national pride has and is presently obscured, due to the reckless spending by this government on things like million dollar flags, million dollar PM residences, million dollar stages for PM residences, MULTI-million dollar summits and heads of state conferences .... ALL of which are NOT needed and does nothing for the people of Trinidad and Tobago. When a government begins to spend the BILLIONS it has generated from oil, to help fight crime, distribute first class health care, build proper roads, allows its citizens the right to water and electricity, CARES for its people, then you begin to instill National pride. So please, agree with Manning all you want ... the bottom line here is that a people only learns and does what their leaders show them to do ... and this government shows and does nothing of true National pride their people. |
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Build Thier Own
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2009-11-11 8:59:00 PM
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This is one of the few time I have agreed with the Prime Minister. Those promoters need to build their own facility instead of depending on the government. Randy Glasgow was recently comparing the Jean Pierre complex to the Madison Square Garden in that the people need a place for cultural and sporting event. What Mr. Glasgow failed to mention or probably did not know is that the City of New York DOES NOT own the Garden, instead it's privately owned by Cablevision. |
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Build Your Own - ???
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2009-11-11 9:43:00 PM
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Mr. Manning, do we need to remind you that you are the P.M. of all of T&T. These structures were built by 'the gov't' for the use of citizens of this country, with our money, and not for the sole use of the 'gov't' as you called it. There is a disconnect between this gov't in power and the people of this country. You attempt to insult the promoters telling them to 'build your own' does not go down well for the people of this nation. The promoters put on shows not for themselves but for the people; and is it not the people's money that built these structures.
I guess the next thing you will be telling this nation is that if we want heatlh care, we should build our own institutions; if we want better educational systems, we should build them ourselves; if we want better road, we should build them ourselves, etc.
"What they trying to do, embarrass the Government? The goverment will not allow that to happen." Sorry Mr. Manning but I wish to brig you back to reality - You do not need anyone's help to embarrass yourself .. you are doing a perfect job all by your own pompous self.
If you agree to allow promoters to uses these structures, then ensure in the Agreement that they are liable for all damages should they occur, and use the money you collect to make the necessary repairs. Remember Mr. Manning these are your people, good - bad - ugly - indifferent, who attend these events! You Sir, are looking at the product of your governance, the 'hard' work when you see those you consider 'undesirable people who destroy'. You need to do a better job at governance, because if you don't our people will go down the path of further destruction, and certainly take you down with them. |
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true christian values
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2009-11-11 9:52:00 PM
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the pm is the most humble man that has ever lived, always putting others before himself. |
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Re: true christian values
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2009-11-12 1:57:00 PM
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how much they pay you to write that comment ? |
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Re: true christian values
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2009-11-12 3:46:00 PM
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And that is why he lives like a king, while the chronically unemployed wait in despair |
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BUILD YOUR OWN
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2009-11-11 11:45:00 PM
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Yes, Mr. Manning, tell it like it is. I wrote yesterday that these promoters were fast and out of place to expect our government to provide them with venues so that they can line their pockets and overcharge our citizens. Bringing to Trinidad a bunch of dancehall felons who want to come to our country and settle their differences. I applaud these comments by the Prime Minister. I live in NY and when I read the Trinidad papers, I wonder who is in charge. The people have the government like a booboolee. They want everything for nothing. They complain about everything and feel a sense of entitlement with their gimme, gimme attitude. It is time government officials respond to these loudmouths and let them know that they work for the people of Trinidad and not the "money-changers in the temples". Bravo, Mr. Manning, it is the first time I ever hear you tell it like it is. They are in the business of making money and they should spend it on facilities for their programs. Do like Jack Warner and build their own Center of Excellence and keep their stupid, commonplace events there. These people will only mash up the new facilities with their bad behaviour. Bottle and stone pelting and then is bullets. Close them down. Do not stumble. Stand strong. Let them go into their jahji bundles of money and build their own place. End of story. |
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so the academy is yours
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2009-11-11 11:24:00 PM
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don't get tie up manning is not your money build it is ours the people of Trini. |
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opportunity for creation of indoor arenas
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2009-11-11 11:54:00 PM
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Even thought I rarely agree with the PM, I have to agree with him on this one, and that is the condition of the facilities how they are left after events. This now is a good opportunity for investors to construct a privately owned arena, such as the AmericanAirlines Arena in Miami or the EnergySolutions Arena in Salt Lake City.
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Build Yor Own
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2009-11-12 00:37:00 AM
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I agree with prinme Minister Manning 100%.
Fete promoters should build their own dammmm fete stadiums. they make millions of dollars every year with no reguards to the people's safety and the grounds they do their thing on.
The Government is not responsible for a place for you to fete. The Government is responsible for Roads,Hospitals,Schools,Safety, maybe a National Theatre, give you Parks for recreation and sports, Water and Swewage, lights. No place to fete and make money. You build it your own dammmm self. take some of the millions you make each year after you lie to the Government and tell them you did not make any money, get together with Glasscow,Iwer,Marchal and build your own dammmmm place.
Good going Patrick manning. next time, use stronger language. |
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get your own
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2009-11-11 11:16:00 PM
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i AGREE 100% CASE CLOSED. |
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Re: get your own
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2009-11-12 1:53:00 PM
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while i agree that facility is not a place for jump and wine ... I dont agree they should build their own ,manning that is a stupid and ignorant statement.Instead, what i expected you to say in regards to pan and calypso and fete ,carnival , being part of our culture ,i would of expected you to say to CDC or Pantrin bago or even call an "all" promoters meeting ,listen to their concern ,get ideas,listen to their proposals .Take that back to your people and come togather for the good of "OUR" culture.Manning your are a leader or supose to be at all times and crap like that should never come out your mouth .."build your own" you sound like a "wajang" not a PM.Always think before you speak... |
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It good for we!
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2009-11-11 9:48:00 PM
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After he built his stadia etc with our money, he is telling us our own. It good for we! |
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Build your own
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2009-11-12 05:12:00 AM
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Why not subject the promoters to a bond or a security deposit, like a million dollars. If they don't leave the place in good condition, they don't get their money back.
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build you own
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2009-11-12 03:51:00 AM
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As u know it was a waste of time making that stadium building .That money should be donated to the Cancaer Society,because there is a rapid increase in breast cancer ths year. By eating chicken ,with all that chemical they using. eg.giving it hormones. |
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Build your own
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2009-11-12 03:58:00 AM
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I am very critical of the Prime Minister but I totally agree with him on this one. Who profits when these fetes are held and who incurs the debt? It just means that party-goers are paying twice; there should have been a standard deposit which should have been paid in the event of failure to honour the contract. That's how things are supposed to be done. There are venues that can be rented to facilitate carnival fetes. Wembley stadium in England (our national stadium) is rented out to promoters, but the standard and national pride associated with Wembley is not paralleled with the Hasley Crawford I guess...bottom line we don't care about our own.. |
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build your own?
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2009-11-12 05:43:00 AM
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I cant believe this is waht my Prime Minister said, I understand that after the fetes there will be issues like a dirty venue, but his statement sounded very ignorant |
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Re: build your own?
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2009-11-12 09:12:00 AM
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have anyone ever seen a 'CLEAN " carnival "anywhere " and trust me i have been to quite a few (brooklyn ,washigton, miami, toronto ,germany, boston , atlanta ,nottingham ,just to name a few ,and please ... they are all filty when it is over ..BUT the difference is they all have street cleaners coming behind the last band ... amazing if you past back where the carnival was one hour after you will not believe there was just millions of people and gabage there an hour ago ... in t&t the garbage have to stay days on the street after which MAXIMIZE the filth ... if promoters and carnival adoppt this imediate clean up as the party over this problem will not exist ... |
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Well Said Patrick - Build your own
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2009-11-12 04:30:00 AM
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It is about time the government stop using taxpayers money to subsidize these private enterprise. To take it a step further carnival events such as panorama, soca monarch and the others should not be supported with tax dollars. The government should only promote the carnival via advertisement to attract tourist. |
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Well Said Patrick - Build your own
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2009-11-12 06:01:00 AM
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It is about time the government stop using taxpayers money to subsidize these private enterprise. To take it a step further carnival events such as panorama, soca monarch and the others should not be supported with tax dollars. The government should only promote the carnival via advertisement to attract tourist. |
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Build your own....
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2009-11-12 04:49:00 AM
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Manning is right on this one.....
USA |
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Re: Build your own....
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2009-11-12 09:16:00 AM
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Next time you visit, hope you do not have to use the hospitals we have here compared to the USA |
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You not too easy Mr. Manning...
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2009-11-12 05:06:00 AM
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So the country is yours? the Performing arts center is yours? the Prime Minister residence and the diplomatic center is yours? the treasury is yours? and now the NATIONAL stadium is yours? these businessmen is tax paying Trinidadians and Tobagoians who are not benefiting from the wealth of the country unlike the chairman of UDeCOTT Mr. Calder Hart.They are not only promoting fetes Mr. Prime Minister they are also promoting CARNIVAL, while trying to make an honest living, but that don't seem to be a concern of yours... You go Mr. Prime Minister only two more years to go. |
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Build your own.
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2009-11-12 05:06:00 AM
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Thank you Mr. Manning be a bit more assertive in all projects just like you are with this. |
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I agree with the PM
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2009-11-12 06:45:00 AM
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I totally agree with the PM on this stance. It is the same as what the UNC took some years ago. |
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build your own
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2009-11-12 00:15:00 AM
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manning is absolutely correct in banning fetes at sporting complex. The conditions left at the grounds after these fetes are deplorable. Its just major and/or life treating injuries which atlethes can occur with hidden objects embedded in the field. Find your own playground. |
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Speak Up
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2009-11-12 05:26:00 AM
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Taxpayers have rights too. |
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Build you own
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2009-11-12 07:04:00 AM
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For once, I actually agree with the PM and the stance Government has taken for banning the fetes at Hasely Crawford. The promoters should put their money where their mouths are. If they had enough money to rent a facility such as the Hasely Crawford Stadium, they could more than build a facility to cater to their needs. If you care about our citizens and culture so much instead of lining your own pockets, start showing it. |
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Build your own
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2009-11-12 00:34:00 AM
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Yes Promoters !!!!!!!!
Build your Own !!!!
I NOW HAVE MY OWN. !!!!!!!
TAKE THAT TRINBAGONIANS !!!!!!!!!! |
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BUILD YOUR OWN
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2009-11-12 05:51:00 AM
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The decision to ban fetes at the stadium by the prime minister is one that i totally agree with.Why is it that year after year the said government giving these promoters permission to "mash up de stadium" while laughing their way to the bank with bags of cash. To top it off ,they even cry that "they not making money". Every year carnival comes i get blasted vex when these promoters call on the government to sponsor their shows because they "losing money".Yet,year after year they promoting these shows. Who they trying to fool? Have you really seen the kind of sponsers that help with the promotion of these shows? "Flag man" Mr. hunt, i totally agree with you and Mr. Manning (something must be wrong with me i actually agree with both of them}.What business man do you know in this "banga season" or for that matter in the years gone by, will go into a business venture and lose money.I have seen in the past what they did to skinner park,the mecca of football and other sporting events in the south, and i cringe in anticipation what they will do to the stadium or Jean Pierre complex in the future.GOOD SHOW Mr. Prime Minister.(and it was not even held at the arts centre) |
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build your own
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2009-11-12 05:53:00 AM
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i am not a fan of the manning administration, but i agree with this.
for far too long these promoters, band leaders, party goers have been taking advantage of what the "freeness" in this country. After the fetes, the promoters don't clean the streets, even though they damn well know people attending their event messes it up.
The audacity of the whole thing now is that they want the government to build a "proper" facility for them to use.
Apparently they seem to forget that every cent the "government spends" comes from the taxpayers, who by the way, may not approve the fact that their money will be used to build another "well spent" centre. |
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Build your own
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2009-11-12 07:25:00 AM
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I agree 100% with the PM! |
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for once...I agree with Mr Manning
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2009-11-12 06:02:00 AM
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Not to have fetes in the new facility. However, Mr Manning, you sound like an ignorant, hasty fool when you say that the people should build their own. Wasn't taxpayers money used to build this facility? That makes it theirs. However, you are correct to restrict certain activities. I would too if I were you. Sandra, Toronto |
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Thats the attitude
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2009-11-12 06:05:00 AM
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If this is attitude that the Prime Minister responds to concerns of the public, then we all can understand the reason we are in this situation.
A ban of smoking in public places does not affect him, because he quit smoking.....so he does not care.
Raise in chicken prices does not affect him because he does not eat chicken .....so he does not care.
People cannot afford housing does not affect him, because taxpayers built his.....so he does not care.
people are dropping dead waiting at our hospitals does not affect him, because he could fly to Cuba to get medical attention....so he does not care.
No one dares venture out anywhere after 6 pm for fear of being robbed, raped, or killed does not affect him because he has a batallion of security around him......so he does not care.
this is what we chose. |
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Build Your own
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2009-11-12 06:19:00 AM
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This is taxpayers money that was spent. I would like to believe that these business people are taxpayers. Also the people who will be attending the shows is also taxpayers. So the prime minister shouldl not tell the people to go and "build your own". |
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Very mature, Mr Manning!!
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2009-11-12 01:31:00 AM
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How very mature Mr. Manning!! So, what you are implying is that we have to build our own hospital and schools also!! |
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I TOTALLY AGREE
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2009-11-12 01:37:00 AM
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it is not very often that i agree with a decision or statement from the prime miniister of tnt but he is very right in this instance.for time immemorial the greedy fete promoters have been making millions staging these fetes and should have built there own venue,in the past i think it was a mistake to have them host fetes at the stadium because this
only damages the playing field resulting in the inability to use it for the playing of sporting games,and the very high cost of refurbishing it.-wayne francis New york |
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Build Your Own
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2009-11-12 08:10:00 AM
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Well said Mr Manning. I couldn’t have said it better myself.
Promoters are more than able to build their own premises, not take advantage of the state and its people.
The comment from Mr Fernandez is the most ridiculous I’ve heard in a long time and thankfully, he’s now resigned his position. When you hold a position such as his and you speak publicly in such a manner, you must speak for the people you represent not for yourself.
Too many people use position to speak out of context.
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Stand tough, Mr. Manning!
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2009-11-12 01:59:00 AM
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In this instance, Mr. Manning is 100%, ABSOLUTELY CORRECT! These fete promoters and the attending crowds want to act like animals and 'mash up de place' everytime they get together for a supposedly good time. It is rare that one or more people is not shot, stabbed, chopped or beaten up during one of these fetes. Why, indeed, should the government be involved in that sort of rogue behavior and then allow the promoters to profit from it? As much as I disagree with Mr. Manning on other things, in this case, I am in total agreement with him. Stand your ground, Patrick! |
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Build Your Own
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2009-11-12 08:33:00 AM
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I don't usually agree with the government of today, but the Prime Minister has a point.I bet if they had there own venue they would not treat it the same way they usually treat the stadiums they use, when they hold their big fetes. |
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performing hall
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2009-11-12 02:07:00 AM
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Mr.Manning and his wife should be the first to perform at his newly built centre.Since the worlds GREATEST Dancer(Indian style}Pt.Birju Maharaj was denied permission to perform at this newly built centre.{he went to Queens Hall instead]Like it's really built for special type people.Maybe a Chinese contingent of perfomers would be most appropiate to grace us.{chinese money,chinese workers,chinese performers},what else?.About Manning's calling off the Cricket match,well done Sir,you know that it was only wishful thinking on your part to propose this cricket match for the Tarouba stadium.You fully know that the stadium might be completed in the next ten years.Remember Hafeez Karamath is dead now,need time to find an appropiate contractor like Hafeez. Anyway Queens park oval is a cricketin
g park and is available,so why is the match not shifted to there? Stop fooling T+T now. |
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Build your own
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2009-11-12 07:16:00 AM
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You here that voters/taxpayers, "build your own," because this stadium is the new playground for Manning and his friends' only, which also sounds like Manning paid for it, and not with our tax dollars, since we are not allowed to play there, boo hoo |
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Change in times...
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2009-11-12 07:19:00 AM
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Manning might be right this time. Just because there is a new stadium, it does not mean yuh got to fill it up with fetes. Too much feting in TnT!! ... people getting drunk and silly. Really. |
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Mr Manning I agree with most of what you say BUT
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2009-11-12 02:22:00 AM
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Does the Government have a mind of its own? Or do they always have to follow Europeans and Americans?
What's this about banning Smoking in public? WITCO has kept most of the cou ntry going for several decades.They should now pullout of every thing take their production to islands that need it and then see what the Trinbago Gov't can do to servive. How will it find jobs for those left behind?
Reformed smokers are the most self righteous. |
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Build your own
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2009-11-12 04:29:00 AM
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Manning is right. Manning built his own facility with stands, moat and private orchestra, all funded by taxpayer dollars. Som if allyuh want to hold fetes, build your own. |
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I agree totally!
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2009-11-12 08:04:00 AM
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One must agree with the Prime Minister's statement, yes people, build your own stage... just like me! Except of course I get to use taxpayers money. So yes, go ahead and build your own. We go tax dat too. By de way... Allyuh ready to eat cake? |
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hope we are all seeing
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2009-11-12 03:22:00 AM
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Oh my God, I'm I the only one that is seeing a Dictator in the making. This truly a banana republic.
Trini in Miami. |
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NO fete in the stadium
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2009-11-12 08:26:00 AM
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You go Manning you have illustrated the balls needed to stand up to these business men who use and abuse the privileges for the sake of the dollar bill.
You are 100% correct! build your own stadium - since you cannot adhere to the requirements of using a state own facility! |
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Build your own??
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2009-11-12 05:18:00 AM
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I agree with Prime Minister Manning for not wanting to grant permission to use these well constructed historic buildings for fetes. Then we will never have anything classy in regard to after a so called fete/rum party the place will be left in a state of mess and piss etc. But I don't agree with him to say build your own are these buildings his personal property? I live in Brookly USA so I am confused but what I think he could of stated in my opinion in a professional dialogue is that historic sites are not for fetes and maybe the government will try and construct or provide a venue/s for having these fetes. Isn't Trinidad and Tobago the #1 place in the world for the greatest show on earth our culture called Carnival and what about our steel pan. My daughter plays steel pan in her school that is how far pan has gone in Brooklyn it is part of the school curriculum. Mr. Honorable Manning yes you are the boss and I know you are plagued with criticism please know not everyone dislikes you and as a born Trinbagonian I ask to please use professional statements so the world can see us for who we are educated with talent showing Together we Aspire together we we achieve. I am proud of my country no matter what the place looking like foreign and still foreign cannot look like us. I can't wait to come for my vacation.
May the Most High contiue to bless T&T.
Shalom! |
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Build your own
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2009-11-12 08:50:00 AM
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Mr MAnning when last I checked the stadium was owned by the people of T&T and by the way. I am not sure if you are aware that you were employed by the people of T&T. So lets ask the question, who owns what? |
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MR MANNING YOU ARE REALLY OUT OF LINE
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2009-11-12 10:42:00 AM
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Mr.Manning from now on,no more P.N.M. meetings in Woodford Square,Public Schools,Stadiums,Chaguaramas Convention Center,U.W.I,etc. Why not build your own,with P.N.M.donations from Clico and your profits,from your Construction Projects.Whether you were right,or wrong in your decision,you could have been respectful.But off course you cannot,you are Mr.Emperor speaking to your minions(CHARGES),right"Father of the Nation"Au we,we the citizens cannot wait,for your back pocket to get lighter,when you take out the envelope,with the Election date.Aubert Modeste |
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My 20/20 vision
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2009-11-12 04:56:00 AM
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i agree with message that is being sent although i am not a fan of the messenger, but respect him as our Nation's PM i think we have developed enough as a nation to be less dependent on Government getting involved in areas that private enterprise should take the lead and put our energies in demanding efficieicy and accountabliity on how are tax $ are being spent. |
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banning cigarettes
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2009-11-12 06:45:00 AM
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cigarettes should be banned in public places but should rather be band from indoor public places |
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Build your own
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2009-11-12 05:56:00 AM
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Manning is like a five year old with candy, who does not yet comprehend the concept of sharing. Especially since he did not build the academy out of his pocket, although he may think he did - UK |
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build your own
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2009-11-12 12:29:00 AM
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Mr Manning You need not say more.It's about time. |
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Build your own
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2009-11-12 06:02:00 AM
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Considering the huge sums of taxpayers' dollars that the PNM squandered on a nice, but not a high priority academy for today, while you have people walking through floods inside some of our hospitals, you would think that the PNM would rent out the academy to recoup some revenue, to help the poor taxpayers |
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Build Your Own
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2009-11-12 11:09:00 AM
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The PM is not a business man and the people suffer. Rather than ask the promoters to build their own venues, simply rent the premises to these business men at a reasonable cost and let the people make some cash on the deal.
That is how it is done the world over. |
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It is all for me
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2009-11-12 12:42:00 AM
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It is not that complicated people, the Prime Minister needs a place worth $480 million+ to relax, cause sometimes life can get stressful. The last thing he needs is for any ordinary people to be hanging around in his newest "wonder of the world" |
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all ya remember this !!!
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2009-11-12 11:26:00 AM
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so if i am to believe what manning is saying ...this art/sports fancy building is for the people of t&t ...right ..he not allowing promoters to use it so they can charge the people big money to come to they big fete ... right ..manning say he cannot encourage that ..right ..so when the fancy place having anything, sports and arts , the people will not be charged either ...right ??? because they done pay aready ,is the people tax money that build that big fancy building ...right . Lets see who will be going into that fancy building to see anything for FREE ??? |
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Can we use your private theatre instead
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2009-11-12 06:34:00 AM
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Hey Manning, can we use your private theatre at your mansion instead then. Since we teh taxpayers paid for it, we should be able to use it..right? |
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Concert
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2009-11-12 11:34:00 AM
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Nonsense. In most developed countries sports and entertainment go together. Major concerts are most often held at sports arenas. What is Manning talking about? Millions of dollars spent on a arts center that is not even suitable for staging and promoting the most important aspect of our culture. Bruce Springsteen concert tomorrow will be held at the Palace (home of the Detroit Pistons). |
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Excellent Keep It Up!
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2009-11-12 08:06:00 AM
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This is excellent!!! We need to take care of our facilites and not have it deteriorate due to fetes. If it is used and left in proper condition then this rule would not be put in place. Way to go Mr Manning. MichFL |
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Build your own
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2009-11-12 07:22:00 AM
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Dear Mr Manning, Please remember you are an elected official, chosen by the people, for the people, therefore if cannot adequately meet the needs of citizens, private enterprises included who are also citizens then they would simply elect representatives you would do the job instead of making stupid remarks like"BUILD YOUR OWN" |
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Build your own
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2009-11-12 07:30:00 AM
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I agree with the Hon Prime Minister. Many foreigners consider us a fete loving people and as one person put it Trinis would have a fete "at the drop of a hat" .This facility is a performing Arts Centre not a Party and fete centre.
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Stadiums, Fetes, Carnival, tax payers' dollars
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2009-11-12 07:45:00 AM
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The key points missing on the various sides of this issue are (1) insuffucient funding for the upkeep of these facilities, (2) lack of skilled, trained, knowledgeable and certified stadium maintenance management and grounds professionals, and (3) lack of a comprehensive facilities maintenance plan for the various stadiums and sporting sites throughout Trinidad & Tobago. Around the world, stadiums are used for concerts, parties/fetes, and cultural events therefoe Mr. Mannings' comments are ill-informed and counter-productive. We must hire professional managers and employees who are skilled in the management and maintenance of these sporting facilities so that our tracks, fields, swimming pools, soccer & cricket & tennis grounds are of world class quality. High School running tracks in the USA are 1000 times better that the Hasley Crawford running track. The problem is not just the fetes, but the ability and commitment to manage and maintain our grounds and facilities. We wonder why our athletes performance is sub-standard. Don't blame our athletes, take a look at ourselves, our ill-informed sporting ministers including the athletic governing bodies. (Florida) |
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Build your own....
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2009-11-12 07:49:00 AM
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Ok, Mr Manning, lets hope this new rule is applied across the board to all organizations including the People's National Movement. Such that, when election time rolls around, no sporting facility in T&T is used by any "Political" party as a venue to host propaganda meetings or rallies as those gatherings can be defined as fetes in T&T. I will be keeping a close eye on this issue Mr. Manning. Time is longer than twine. |
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Something is wrong here....
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2009-11-12 12:55:00 AM
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If we utilize our sporting facilities for sporting events solely in T&T. All the stadiums will dry rot. The government doesn't contribute any money towards our sporting groups. I would like to see the financial reports of the Ministry of Sports for the past five years. I see the same Ministry of Sports waste our money installing thumb recognition software for its employees. Like they expecting spies to infiltrate the Ministry of Sports to thief the keys to the stadium to hold carnival fetes????? |
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WELL WELL
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2009-11-12 1:15:00 PM
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can some one ask manning whos money that use to build them. |
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Build Your Own
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2009-11-12 2:01:00 PM
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.. Yes People, you are all now stating is your Money that built the stadiums....jus remember is you all that put him back in power to make those decisions for the people....getting tired of it ?
I say ban carnival and all fetes and get down to business for once. |
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What a silly thing to say.
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2009-11-12 11:03:00 AM
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Not a very temperate response. Someone here has already said that the Stadia need an income for maintenance. Clearly the rules for use may need revising. Perhaps alllowing certain types of events and not those demeaning and ant-social. This can be a symbiotic relationship for the stadia, the upkeep of which must be extremely expensive, given how many we have. Who will pay for the lights and upkeep, the chilren who play there???
I can tell you for sure that the fete promotors will find or build their own facilities, then we the people will get NOTHING from these private enterprises for upkeep.
These stadia will become bigger liabilities where they could be income generators going back into sport development.
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I love it
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2009-11-12 5:37:00 PM
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Build your own he said...let's see how much criticism you could stand when you do your own ventures. Sometimes the PM have to put people in their place and rightly so. |
