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Juss Lizz, a classically trained vocalist performing for over a decade, was also trained by Glenda Collins. She began performing in her childhood, progressed to winning competitions, and went on to perform regionally and internationally.

Juss Lizz highlights her pivotal moments, including her performance with 3canal, one of T&T’s most successful groups, which focuses on indigenous performances and songs.

She aims to be a face of folk music while blending classical and modern styles. Liz emphasizes the importance of authenticity, perseverance, and self-expression in music. She also discusses her charity, which focuses on gender-based violence and helping less fortunate children.
Her future goal is to start a music school for underprivileged youth.

In this interview, Christopher Wilcox shares his journey as a Trinidadian-Venezuelan artist with a rich cultural background. Born in Trinidad, he spent a significant amount of time in Venezuela, which influenced his passion for music, especially Parran.

Despite a career in graphic design, Wilcox pursued music, performing with various groups. He later transitioned to solo performances, focusing on boleros and ballads, and other Latin music.

He was set back by COVID-19, but continues to work on his music career, performing at various venues and collaborating with other artists. He also expresses his love for other art forms like painting.

Wilcox’s advice to young artists is to persist in their passion. He aims to bring his unique blend of Trinidadian and Venezuelan music to larger audiences, both locally and internationally.

My Prime Minister is a former lecturer at the University of the West Indies, and she herself recently mentioned this in Parliament. This is a matter of pride for our nation, but it also places a responsibility on her shoulders.

Despite her academic background, several Members of Parliament continue to speak with poor grammar and weak pronunciation. Even more troubling is that some of these same MPs are graduates of the University of the West Indies. It is concerning that individuals with tertiary education still struggle to speak grammatically correct English and to pronounce words properly. Moreover, the Prime Minister herself was responsible for selecting several of the current MPs, which makes the issue of their language competence even more pressing.

English has been our official language since Independence in 1962 and, for centuries before, through colonial rule. It remains the internationally accepted standard language of communication, business, and diplomacy. While Trinidad and Tobago’s unique expressions are indeed distinctive and culturally rich, we must also insist on accuracy in grammar and clarity in pronunciation, especially from those in leadership positions.

If we want higher standards in radio, television, and other media, Parliamentarians must set the example. Public figures shape public speech, and when MPs lower the bar, the wider society follows. The deterioration of language capacity among MPs has been happening for many years. While not caused by the current government, they are now responsible for transforming language inability and many different areas. They must act boldly to reverse decline in so many different aspects of our lives.

As a simple positive response I urge the Prime Minister to use her background as an educator and her authority as a leader to raise the standard of language in public life. This will positively impact future generations.

Dale Ramirez, a 44-year-old serial entrepreneur from Trinidad, describes his journey in creating community hubs and spaces in the hospitality industry. Despite numerous challenges, including bureaucratic hurdles in obtaining permits and complying with outdated regulations, Dale remains committed to his mission.
He talks about reopening his business as District Cafe and launching a new restaurant, Toucan, which has received a positive response. Dale emphasizes the importance of understanding all facets of the business, from financial management to customer service.
He advocates for government deregulation and better stakeholder communication to foster small business success. Dale concludes by encouraging listeners to adopt discipline and focus, drawing inspiration from the host Denise’s running discipline.

Cecilia Salazar, a Trinidadian actress and mother, shares her journey and the profound influences that shaped her career. She discusses her early passion for acting, her diverse work experiences before fully transitioning into acting, and the challenges of making a living in the arts.

Salazar emphasizes the importance of honing one’s craft, the shift to producing content during COVID-19, and the lack of commercial support for the arts. She highlights the evolution of theater in Trinidad and the need for continued support and documentation of its history. Salazar also touches on potential solutions for young artists, including training and producing opportunities.

She concludes with a motivational message to follow one’s passions with joy, love, and purpose.

I was very concerned by the appointment of Jagdeo Singh as Speaker of the House of Representatives. Whenever I saw or heard his name, I remembered that he had once been imprisoned. The Speaker of the House of Representatives was once convicted on corruption charges, sentenced to seven years, and lost his appeal. In 2005, the Judicial Committee of the Privy Council overturned the conviction due to misdirection during his trial. Despite this, I kept asking myself, “With all the bright, capable, and reputable people in our country, why couldn’t someone else be chosen for such an important position?”

If we want to truly develop our country, we must raise the standards of those we place in leadership. The Speaker is meant to be a symbol of fairness, dignity, and integrity. Someone should hold this office with an unquestionably positive reputation. Choosing a person with such a controversial past is likely to cause us to lack confidence in the current government.

And this is not the only worrying example. After ten years of legal battles, we are now told that the extradition order against Jack Warner was legally flawed and unconstitutional. Millions of dollars in public funds have been spent on this case, built on what is now said to be a non-existent agreement with the United States. To make matters worse, there are claims that successive Attorneys General and senior state lawyers may have misled both our courts and the Judicial Committee of the Privy Council. Whether this was done deliberately or not, it shows serious carelessness at the highest levels.

We are a developing country, and we cannot afford poor examples of leadership. Every appointment either builds or breaks public trust. Our young people deserve to see leaders who are honest, ethical, and dependable. If we want a better future, we must do better now.

Appointing a leader with a tainted history, such as Jagdeo Singh, and supporting the failed extradition case of Jack Warner erodes public trust. Our developing nation deserves ethical, respected leaders who inspire confidence, not controversy.


#LeadershipMatters #IntegrityFirst

In this interview, Brian takes us back to his roots. He grew up in a single-parent household in Belmont. He shares how those early years shaped his passion for social justice. They also influenced his belief in the transformative power of sport. He talks about how sport became more than competition for him. It became a lifeline. It was a way to discover who he was. It also showed him how he wanted to lead.

Brian doesn’t shy away from the tough stuff. He speaks openly about the harsh realities in the world of sport. He discusses the political manoeuvrings and the pressures that often tie the hands of Sports Ministers. He argues that real change won’t come from the top. It has to be built from the ground up. He’s honest about the personal cost of pushing for those kinds of systemic shifts.

What stays with me most is his reminder that meaningful change is not a quick fix or a final destination. It’s a journey. He insists that sport must be seen not as a luxury. Instead, it should be viewed as a fundamental part of human development. Sport is vital to both individual growth and strong, thriving communities.