11 July

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More criticisms for Imbert’s handling of Caricom exemptions

More criticisms for Imbert’s handling of Caricom exemptions Economist and former minister in the Ministry of Finance Mariano Browne says Finance Minister Colm Imbert must answer several questions arising out of recent reports concerning the legitimacy of a three-month Order exempting out of the procurement law, goods and services associated with visits by foreign dignitaries. The Order was made on the eve of the Caricom summit. Imbert continues to face criticisms for his handling of the summit exemptions. During an interview with Guardian Media yesterday, one day after Opposition MP Saddam Hosein raised the matter following the conclusion of the Caricom Heads of Government...

10 July

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Article 50 – Incorporation of an International Law, Treaty or Convention into Domestic Law in Trinidad & Tobago

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Incorporation of an International Law into Domestic Law By: Mr. Martin GeorgeAttorney-at-lawMartin Anthony George & Co.Attorneys-at-law (Research Assistance provided byDarrell Bartholomew, Attorney at Law) MAGCO DAILY LEGAL LESSONS DISCLAIMER: Please note this does NOT constitute LEGAL ADVICE or LEGAL CONSULTATION, which you should get from your own Attorneys and this is being shared with the general public for the purposes of information and discussion ONLY. INTRODUCTION International law may be thought of as a body of rules established by custom or treaty and typically recognised as binding amongst nations of the world. The English philosopher, Jeremy Bentham, is credited with formulating the concept of international law,...

09 July

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Tobago Business Chamber calls for greater fiscal accountability from THA

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Tobago Business Chamber calls for greater fiscal accountability from THA THE Tobago Business Chamber is calling for greater fiscal responsibility and accountability from the THA. “The Tobago Business Chamber says that while we understand the need for greater capital investment in Tobago and greater fiscal injection into Tobago, we are also saying with that must come greater financial responsibility and accountability. We have not yet seen the level of accountability that we would like to see from the THA,” the chamber’s chairman Martin George said on Tuesday in a WhatsApp voice note. He was responding to the Farley Augustine administration’s budget presentation on...

06 July

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Article 49 – The Tobago House of Assembly – A State of Independent Dependency?

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The Tobago House of Assembly – A State of Independent Dependency? By: Mr. Martin GeorgeAttorney-at-lawMartin Anthony George & Co.Attorneys-at-law (Research Assistance provided byDarrell Bartholomew, Attorney at Law) \ MAGCO DAILY LEGAL LESSONS DISCLAIMER: Please note this does NOT constitute LEGAL ADVICE or LEGAL CONSULTATION, which you should get from your own Attorneys and this is being shared with the general public for the purposes of information and discussion ONLY. INTRODUCTION The Tobago House of Assembly (THA) is the administrative body responsible for the management of the affairs of the island of Tobago. The THA can be thought of as akin to the local government bodies in the...

03 July

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Multi-million $$ Tobago water park – No CEC, WASA permit yet

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Tobago water park Less than a month after the sod-turning ceremony for Tobago’s first theme-based park, Synergy Water Park (SWP), the company is yet to apply for a water extraction/well drilling permit or a Certificate of Environmental Clearance (CEC) for the multi-million-dollar project at Friendship Estate. Public Utilities Minister Marvin Gonzales and managing director of the Environmental Management Authority (EMA) Hayden Romano both confirmed to Guardian Media that they have not yet received any applications from the developer for the proposed project. On June 9, the sod for SWP was turned at Friendship Estate by SWP representative and former national cyclist Michael Phillips,...

03 July

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Article 48 – A HAIR-RAISING EXPERIENCE – DISCRIMINATION IN A MODERN SOCIETY – DO WE NEED A “CROWN” ACT IN T&T?

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By: Mr. Martin GeorgeAttorney-at-lawMartin Anthony George & Co.Attorneys-at-law (Research Assistance provided byDarrell Bartholomew, Attorney at Law) MAGCO DAILY LEGAL LESSONS DISCLAIMER: Please note this does NOT constitute LEGAL ADVICE or LEGAL CONSULTATION, which you should get from your own Attorneys and this is being shared with the general public for the purposes of information and discussion ONLY. INTRODUCTION Historically, discrimination has proven to be one of the more controversial issues faced by individuals, certain segments of society, and certain classes of persons in a society as a whole. Broadly speaking, discrimination has to do with the unequal, inequitable or unfair treatment of different people or...

02 July

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Article 47-Apparent Bias in a Court of Superior Record or a Tribunal – Grounds for asking a Judge to be removed from a Case

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Article 47 Apparent Bias in a Court of Superior Record or a Tribunal – Grounds for asking a Judge to be removed from a Case By: Mr. Martin George Attorney-at-law Martin Anthony George & Co. (Research Assistance provided by Darrell Bartholomew, Attorney at Law) MAGCO DAILY LEGAL LESSONS DISCLAIMER: Please note this does NOT constitute LEGAL ADVICE or LEGAL CONSULTATION, which you should get from your own Attorneys and this is being shared with the general public for the purposes of information and discussion ONLY. INTRODUCTION Often, in proceedings before a superior court of record such as the Supreme Court of Judicature of Trinidad and Tobago, which consists...

29 June

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Responses to the Budget Estimates 2023-2024 – Martin George

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Responses to the Budget Estimates 2023-2024 - Martin George https://youtu.be/a1ZMU_uh610 Responses to the Budget Estimates 2023-2024 The President of the Tobago Business Chamber, Martin George, speaks about the Budget Estimates for 2023-2024. Rise and ShineTobago Channel 5 ...

27 June

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THA Budget Allocation of $4.54B

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THA Budget Allocation of $5.54B https://youtu.be/Zjt_psOzDBw The President of the Tobago Business Chamber, Martin George, speaks on The Morning Brew about the THA $4.54B Budget Allocations. Mr. George highlighted the timing of the THA budget compared to the national budget. He emphasizes that the citizens of Trinidad and Tobago should call upon their leaders for greater financial accountability and responsibility. THA Budget Allocation of $4.54B ...

26 June

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Landlords – Tenants – Land Scams – Know your rights

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Landlords - Tenants - Land Scams Attorney at Law Martin George speaks on Rise and Shine on Tobago channel 5 about landlords' rights, tenants' rights, and land scams. https://youtu.be/gNUl7VRK1Rk Landlords - Tenants - Land Scams Rights of Landlords and Tenants and Land Scams Attorney at Law Martin George speaks on Rise and Shine on Tobago Channel 5 ...

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