It is common knowledge that the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions is understaffed and overworked. But, surely, it should not have found itself in the position, on Monday, of having to ask for yet another postponement of Basdeo Panday’s retrial matter because of its failure to appoint a prosecutor. »

WITH the People’s National Movement (PNM) in evident retreat, speculation is inevitably on the rise about its chances of retaining power whenever a new election is called. The ’time for change’ chant is expected to grow in volume. »

There can be no doubt that violent crime is the greatest problem facing Trinidad and Tobago. And after many consultancies and crime plans we may end up with the simple conclusion that we need many more police officers who are better qualified, trained, equipped and paid. I wait in hope that, rather than simply criticising the Police Commissioner, we can find practical solutions. »

To the best of my knowledge, Trinidad and Tobago and Brazil are the only countries in the world where there is a street carnival for children. Think about that! In fact, there are many similarities in our cultures (unfortunately). »

AS vice chairman on the board of directors of the Urban Development Corporation of Trinidad and Tobago (UDeCOTT), Dr Krishna Bahadoorsingh should move swiftly to seek to remove the stain that is on him and the rest of the board, over the ballooning Calder Hart affair. »

THE massive earthquakes in Haiti and Chile which occurred within six weeks of each other recently revealed the limited capacity of Caricom countries to respond to disasters of this scale. »