CONGRATULATIONS !
St. James Congratulates Local Government Winners: Mr. Balliram Ramsuchit (COP) for St. James East and Mr. Robin Bynoe for St. James West as our new Councillors. In the spirit of good governance St. James Times encourages our councillors to usher in the new reforms/changes of Local Government for the Citizens of St. James! *
* DISCLAIMER: Due to misinformation, the prior statement naming Mr. Wendell Stephens (PNM) for St. Jmaes West as new Councillor was invalid. Please accept our apologies as we wish to only provide accurate information to our readers.
Friday, October 8, 2010
We Living With Doubts - Merlin Mannette
Inspirations By Merlin Mannette
“We Living with Doubts”
We Living a lie, and I wonder why
Sometimes, sometimes I does cry, oh me, oh my –
We talk about unity, about integrity
About transparency, which I don’t see
We aspire to achieve, what we don’t really believe
Actions speak louder than words, we have all heard –
Yet I see segregation, I see discrimination
Too much separation and increased desperation
These things we could live without, but
We Living in and Living with Doubts—
© 2010
“We Living with Doubts”
We Living a lie, and I wonder why
Sometimes, sometimes I does cry, oh me, oh my –
We talk about unity, about integrity
About transparency, which I don’t see
We aspire to achieve, what we don’t really believe
Actions speak louder than words, we have all heard –
Yet I see segregation, I see discrimination
Too much separation and increased desperation
These things we could live without, but
We Living in and Living with Doubts—
© 2010
Lords of the Rings
Saturday 25th September 2010 the Lords of the Rings held their annual Awards Distribution and Family Evening at their ‘usual’ spot the corners of Western Main Rd. and Nepaul Street. St James Times arrived in time to hear the St James Tripolians begin their selections. We (St James Times) sought out the Organizers to see if we could have an idea as to the work behind the scenes. The day began with the preparations of the ‘venue’, ensuring that food and entertainment was secure, coordinating of logistics and finally presenting the show.
With a motivated crowd and Tripolians doing what they do best, play sweet music, the evening flowed as planned. Tripolians completed their set and waiting in the wings was Freedom Steel a favorite to the crowd and also a St James Steelband.
Master of Ceremonies Bob Gittens jr. called those in attendance to center stage and made the announcement that the Evenings main attraction was about to begin. The presentation of ‘tokens’ to the years’ awardees and the criteria by which they are given were explained. Awardees were evaluated on their relationship with their peers and the most important quality of all is a member’s ability to contribute to the ‘spirit’ of the Lords of the Rings.
The distribution of gifts to awardees was the final formal part of the evenings programme. With a pictorial record undertaken by Bro. Erin Fulami of the past and present awardees Freedom Steel with astute appropriateness ushered in the final portion of the evening. A mini jump up followed as in keeping with the character of the’ Lords’ in true Carnival Style.
The rains came but Freedom Steel played on and the people partied because this was their time. The end came on a high note as it had begun and the character and dedication of the Lords of the Rings has been preserved. St James Times wishes the’ Lords of the Rings’ an unbroken chain of success as they continue to keep the ‘colour ‘in St James.
With a motivated crowd and Tripolians doing what they do best, play sweet music, the evening flowed as planned. Tripolians completed their set and waiting in the wings was Freedom Steel a favorite to the crowd and also a St James Steelband.
Master of Ceremonies Bob Gittens jr. called those in attendance to center stage and made the announcement that the Evenings main attraction was about to begin. The presentation of ‘tokens’ to the years’ awardees and the criteria by which they are given were explained. Awardees were evaluated on their relationship with their peers and the most important quality of all is a member’s ability to contribute to the ‘spirit’ of the Lords of the Rings.
The distribution of gifts to awardees was the final formal part of the evenings programme. With a pictorial record undertaken by Bro. Erin Fulami of the past and present awardees Freedom Steel with astute appropriateness ushered in the final portion of the evening. A mini jump up followed as in keeping with the character of the’ Lords’ in true Carnival Style.
The rains came but Freedom Steel played on and the people partied because this was their time. The end came on a high note as it had begun and the character and dedication of the Lords of the Rings has been preserved. St James Times wishes the’ Lords of the Rings’ an unbroken chain of success as they continue to keep the ‘colour ‘in St James.
Thursday, September 30, 2010
Future Leaders - Merlin Mannette
Inspirations by Merlin Mannette
FUTURE LEADERS
“As”- Adults we often speak of children being
the future leaders, that is in every aspect of Life, yet,
adults tend to have children see and believe
that their, adults, Concept/Perspective of Life is it:-
and seem reluctant to acknowledge that the adults
are living in the past and present
but children live in the present and in the future.
© 2010
FUTURE LEADERS
“As”- Adults we often speak of children being
the future leaders, that is in every aspect of Life, yet,
adults tend to have children see and believe
that their, adults, Concept/Perspective of Life is it:-
and seem reluctant to acknowledge that the adults
are living in the past and present
but children live in the present and in the future.
© 2010
The Price of Living
In the movie “Pirates of the Caribbean: Curse of the Black Pearl,” Capt. Jack Sparrow was asked do you fear death? We at St. James Times believe that if you ask most anyone at this present time that question the answer would be “yes”. The answer is yes, not for the fact that death is the cessation of the life we know but “yes” because of most of us face enormous expenses at the ‘End Stage’ of our remaining time on the Earth.
Dying in Trinidad and Tobago especially of, the Aged, is an arduous undertaking and has deleterious effects on the families involved. From observations and personal accounts of citizens there is a view that medical care is extended not in keeping with the ‘Hippocratic Oath’ but with the dictates of economic conscience.
Exploitation of shortcomings in the State Health Care System by some Medical Practitioners is the number one complaint of those who have encountered problems accessing family or personal attention at Central Hospitals/ Health Centers. To be forwarded to private institutions, which in some cases are partial or wholly connected to the referring Physician(s), is the norm. Payments for Services at Private institutions are negotiated beforehand irrespective of the sentiments of family and friends, and this is notwithstanding the fact that even after attention and treatment the outcome can be a negative one.
The care of the sick and dying is not and should not be an occasion that enters into the realm of ‘Stock Market Trading’ Medical Care should not be bargained as a stock commodity. Is no one paying attention to this trend? Society has to awaken its ‘collective conscience’ to the fact that our vulnerable citizens are not given respect as tax payers and have a right to receive fair medical attention.
There is a ‘new’ wind blowing and it has the promise of change, those who advocate for the vulnerable in society can call attention to “Excessive” Private Institutions whose activities do not transpose to “Patient Friendly Care,” updating and enabling state institutions to perform as per their requirements and removing the ‘Proxy’ Syndrome from medical care.
Living and Dying, are we paying attention, to the trends that develop as we progress to mature nationhood. We all feel, the ‘Passing’ of someone of interest to us and we know that death is inevitable to us all. However, there are instances where preservation of life through the medical ‘Matrix’ needs not be as trying to those who are in need especially when all that is required is small doses of ‘empathy’.
This is the first in an ongoing look at some of the issues of Medical Care that affects all citizens who engage the services of the State and Private Institutions.
Dying in Trinidad and Tobago especially of, the Aged, is an arduous undertaking and has deleterious effects on the families involved. From observations and personal accounts of citizens there is a view that medical care is extended not in keeping with the ‘Hippocratic Oath’ but with the dictates of economic conscience.
Exploitation of shortcomings in the State Health Care System by some Medical Practitioners is the number one complaint of those who have encountered problems accessing family or personal attention at Central Hospitals/ Health Centers. To be forwarded to private institutions, which in some cases are partial or wholly connected to the referring Physician(s), is the norm. Payments for Services at Private institutions are negotiated beforehand irrespective of the sentiments of family and friends, and this is notwithstanding the fact that even after attention and treatment the outcome can be a negative one.
The care of the sick and dying is not and should not be an occasion that enters into the realm of ‘Stock Market Trading’ Medical Care should not be bargained as a stock commodity. Is no one paying attention to this trend? Society has to awaken its ‘collective conscience’ to the fact that our vulnerable citizens are not given respect as tax payers and have a right to receive fair medical attention.
There is a ‘new’ wind blowing and it has the promise of change, those who advocate for the vulnerable in society can call attention to “Excessive” Private Institutions whose activities do not transpose to “Patient Friendly Care,” updating and enabling state institutions to perform as per their requirements and removing the ‘Proxy’ Syndrome from medical care.
Living and Dying, are we paying attention, to the trends that develop as we progress to mature nationhood. We all feel, the ‘Passing’ of someone of interest to us and we know that death is inevitable to us all. However, there are instances where preservation of life through the medical ‘Matrix’ needs not be as trying to those who are in need especially when all that is required is small doses of ‘empathy’.
This is the first in an ongoing look at some of the issues of Medical Care that affects all citizens who engage the services of the State and Private Institutions.
Friday, August 20, 2010
Official Results for MANGEN's 2k10 J'Ouvert Jam
- Costumed / T-Shirt Band: Chris Humphrey "Tribute to Super Blue"
- Steel Band: Musical Gems "Michael Jackson's 'Ben'"
- Individuals: Roland Bath "Oh $*&# !"
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