Entry Twenty

I think writing without a topic is a vey dificult task and it is probably more difficult than writing on a very narrow topic. It is very dificult to start with so much freedom. It is ironic that such limitless possibilities poses such a problem.  When I have to write, I need some sort of direction or guidance as to what to write about.

Entry Nineteen

Education in Trinidad and Tobago is backward and underdeveloped. To begin with, the education system focuses more on memorization than on critcial thinking. It is also lacking in terms of the use of technology in the classroom not only for students but also teachers as grades and reports are still handwritten. Also, subject offerings are not standadrized as some schools have more subject offerings than others. In terms of infrastructure, it can be a lot better. Schools, in my opinion, should also be zoned in order to facilitate a comprehensive bus system and also to reduce traffic.

Entry Eighteen

I thought that all the group presentations were good ones. I especially thought the first group that did the engagement party was very funny. I also thought that the group that did the presentation on  healthy bites had the best overall presentation. It was short and to the point. They basically marketed their product very well.

Entry Seventeen

I think it is a good idea that USC is looking at the possibility of consrtucting a second campus in south Trinidad. It will increase accesibilty to higher education for those who live there and also reduce the burden of those students who live there and currently have to travel far distances to the cuurent campus. It also means that USC is growing and that they are keeping up with their competitors who are also expanding.

Entry Sixteen

Headline: San Juan Business Association: over 200,000 on the breadline

This artice was about the San Juan Business Association claiming that the Trinidad Cement Limited strike was causing massive unemployment and they are calling on the government to intervene. I think the strike is not benefiting any party. The economy is suffering, workers aren't getting paid and the company's revenue is taking a hit which makes it more difficult  for them to afford any increase in workers' salary. Salary increases should be based on productivity and not on profitability.

Entry Fifteen

Headline: Government names team to set up building code

This article was about the Government finally appointing a committee to establish a national building code. I was beginning to think that this would not happen unless Trinidad experienced another earthquake. I think this is long over due since Trinidad and Tobago is at a high risk of a devastating earthquake considering our geographic position which is between two plates.

Entry Fourteen

Headline: Education Minister announces: morality to be taught in schools

I think this is a good intiative since axiology has been completely neglected in our education system. As a result of this neglect, it is no suprise the Trinidad and Tobago has a problem in the areas of ethics or the lack thereof and corruption. I also think the subject of civics should be reintroduced. Far too much people don't know the contents of the constitution which includes the rights of citizens and also the laws of the land.