Government Bending Over Backward to Appoint Marston Gibson

Government Bending Over Backward to Appoint Marston Gibson

The Democratic Labour Party came to office in January 2008 in the wake of the unpopularity, caused by arrogance, of the Arthur Administration. Very …

 

Are Public Workers Being Sold Out?

Are Public Workers Being Sold Out?

In an ideal world there would be no place for trade unions. Employers would observe the golden rule, and treat their workers as they would …

 

Government Taxed A Tax

Government Taxed A Tax

The Minister of Finance announced in the 2010 Budget that travelling and entertainment allowances would be taxed. That proposal generated much debate about the …

 

Massive Pension Increase for Cabinet Ministers

Massive Pension Increase for Cabinet Ministers

On Wednesday, February 9, 2011, the NUPW held a meeting of persons who were affected by the new tax on travelling and entertainment allowances. The …

 

White Knight vs. Black Knight?

White Knight vs. Black Knight?

It is with much intrigue, occasionally accented with a hint of amusement, that I observe the spectacle presently transpiring in our political landscape. On this occasion, I …

 

Story behind Unity Workers Union

Story behind Unity Workers Union

Over the past few months I have been approached wherever I go by persons who feel that I have somehow let them down by leaving …

 

Is the Budget Process Illegal

Is the Budget Process Illegal

Under normal circumstances when Government wants to change a law; a bill is laid, debated and passed in the House of Assembly. The process …