This is my 12th April 2016 ‘Morning Brew’ interview with CNC3’s Hema Ramkissoon on the Invaders’ Bay matter…it is also the first time I made public comments on the JCC imbroglio, albeit after a sneaky series of questions from Hema…I guess that’s what crafty interviewers do, eh? As it happens, the questions remain outstanding on both those issues.
Programme Date: 12 April 2016
Programme Length: 00:22:32
Our Secret Society is a Terrible Truth for us in the Republic of T&T…who is holding secrets for who and what can we do?
(Recorded on Saturday, 1 October 2016)
Programme Date: 20 February 2017
Programme Length: 11:46
This issue examines the long-awaited Public Procurement and Disposal of Public Property Act and makes important points about the central role of the President in its implementation. (Recorded – Saturday 1st October 2016)
For further reading see The Proposed changes to the new Public Procurement Act
Programme Date: 6 February 2017
Programme Length: 11:26
The Board of EFCL was reported to have dismissed its CEO after he failed/refused to comply with their directions in a certain matter. There are allegations reported that the Cabinet attempted to direct the EFCL Board, which raises the perennial issue of the nature and extent of Cabinet authority over State Enterprises.
From both the Companies Act and the recent High Court/Appeal Court rulings in the eTECK matter, it seems clear to me that the Board of Directors have fundamental responsibility for the direction and control of the company. That is the legal position, but it seems that our fundamental political culture and conduct is in real conflict with notions of independent professional responsibility.
The State Enterprise sector is once again the subject of public concern on the good governance issues of accountability and transparency. Where does the power lie?
The two most striking issues emerging recently are the declaration of new accountability targets for State Enterprises and that the ‘EFCL Board fires CEO‘, reportedly in defiance of Cabinet directions.
The Accountability and Transparency Deficit is the first issue and it needs to be put into a timeline to illustrate the reality. Continue reading “Board Games again”
This examines the main issues on ‘The Invaders’ Bay Mystery’ – recorded on Saturday 1st October 2016.
Programme Date: 18 January 2017
Programme Length: 09:58
This is my interview on the ‘Essential Public Interests at stake in the Invaders’ Bay development‘ Power 102.1FM’s ‘Power Breakfast‘ on Thursday, 15 December 2016 with Rhoda Bharath and Wendell Stephens.
This is my interview with Tony Fraser on Power 102.1FM on Wednesday 7 December 2016 to discuss the Invaders’ Bay development. The MovieTowne principal, Derek Chin, was also in the studio.
This is my interview on the Invaders’ Bay issues with Rennie Bishop on 107.7FM on Sunday, 27 November 2016 on the radio programme Brunch. Video courtesy TTRN -Trinidad and Tobago Radio Network Limited.
This my interview with Vernon O’Reilly Ramesar on ‘One on One’ on IETV Wednesday 23rd November 2016 to discuss Invaders’ Bay and the CL Financial bailout fiasco. Video courtesy ieTV.
This is a short interview I did with SKY 99.5FM on Tuesday 22nd November 2016 with Jessie-May Ventour and Edison Carr to discuss the Invaders’ Bay developments. Audio courtesy Sky 99.5 FM
