The new Home Invasion Bill gives homeowners clearer legal protection during violent break ins, and many citizens see it as long overdue. It recognises the reality of fear and split-second decision making when someone forces their way into a home. Still, the law leaves questions about terms like reasonable force and honest belief, and it does not fully address deceptive entry or threats just outside the doorway. The Bill is a good start, but it needs ongoing review so it protects the innocent without creating room for misuse.
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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.
Finding Myself: Healing After Feeling Misunderstood
People have told me I should get “tested” for ADHD, that I “act autistic,” and that I don’t fit into their idea of normal. It hurt more than I let on, making me feel misunderstood and alone. For a long time, I hid my feelings, pretending to be okay. But I’ve realized that I don’t need anyone’s approval to be myself. Healing isn’t about proving people wrong—it’s about accepting myself fully. If you’ve ever felt out of place, know this: you are enough, just as you are.
