The approval of thirty new Marriage Officers is a positive sign after years of delays, lost files, and uncertainty for applicants. It brings relief to religious and cultural groups that depend on these officers for important family and community functions. Still, the move also exposes how outdated the current system is. A digital application process with clear timelines and proper tracking is urgently needed. Until the backlog is cleared and a modern system is in place, many applicants will continue to face long waits and inconsistent results.
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Bring Back Safer Speeds Before More Lives Are Lost
Trinidad and Tobago raised the highway limit from eighty to one hundred kilometres per hour with good intentions, but the results have been troubling. Fatal crashes are happening far too often, and many of them are tied to excessive speed and heavy trucks using lanes they should avoid. The higher limit has encouraged faster driving, harsher collisions and less control on roads that were never designed for this pace. If we want fewer families grieving, the country needs to rethink the limit and strengthen enforcement now.
A Promising Blueprint That Still Needs Clear Deliverables
The launch of the “Trinidad and Tobago Revitalisation Blueprint” signaled big ambition from the Prime Minister and her team. The plan outlines bold goals for infrastructure, tourism and economic renewal, and it marks a welcome step toward long overdue national development. Still, the presentation left key questions open. Citizens did not hear enough about timelines, job creation targets or the systems that will guarantee transparency and accountability. The vision is strong, but the country now needs clear deliverables, public oversight and firm commitments to ensure the blueprint becomes real progress rather than another political promise.
Couva Tragedy Highlights Urgent Need for Truck Safety Enforcement
The recent fatal accident in Couva, where a trailer container broke loose, underscores the dangers of inadequate enforcement of existing truck safety regulations. While laws exist to govern inspections and roadworthiness, gaps in oversight put every road user at risk. Stronger enforcement, stricter insurance accountability, and regular roadside checks are essential to prevent such avoidable tragedies. The Ministry of Transport and Civil Aviation must act decisively to ensure that trucks on our roads are safe, protecting both lives and property.
