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One of the great things about living on the rock is one is subject to all kinds of natural phenomenon. I know we don't get snow, no, we leave the good parts out for the Canadiens and even those living in northern Florida.
We have rain, sun, hurricanes (every so many years), mud volcanos, an entire lake of asphalt, salt ponds, 100% humidity and earthquakes. This morning at 2.27 nature did not disappoint, I first heard the rumbling, thought what the hell is wrong with the #$%^&& air conditioner and then the lovely roll started, the creaking of stuff in the room and then she was gone. I have two Rock earthquake stories, not that earthquakes are funny.
In Arima where I grew up in the 'boys room' there was a set of barbells under the bed, under my bed, and loose barbells make the loudest sound when rattled by an earthquake. Motto, go to a gym if you live in an earthquake prone area.
Guyana has very few earthquakes that are actually felt. Years ago I read where a family living in a wooden house, on stilts, felt the house shaking and commented that they thought it 'was bandits shaking the house' trying to get them out.

The Government of the Rock has collapsed. If one is to go by what has happened in the last 27 months then the PMOTT and his Administration are really in serious trouble.

The Parliament has collapsed. An MP and Cabinet Minister incapacitated in a US hospital and we, the citizens, do not know the truth. If the MP cannot return to work then a by-election must be called. The law says that a by-election cannot be called within 12 months of a General Election. I guess that's what the PMOTT is waiting on.

The Judiciary has collapsed. Other jurisdictions guard their Justice system and ensure that their judicial system is above reproach. In the history of the US Supreme Court only one person, Justice Samuel Chase was impeached. In the UK Supreme Court Lord Neuberger had to resign because of his wife tweeting messages against Brexit and he was one of the Judges who was sitting on a case brought before the Court against Brexit. Our CJ has many questions to answer and so far there is not a lot forthcoming. The position of CJ is one above reproach, full stop!
The PMOTT makes decision to have the CJ removed via a Tribunal which then makes a recommendation to the Privy Council. During this period the CJ must step aside to allow the Tribunal to do it's work. The President, however, appoints the new CJ. Are we going to see immediate action on the Judiciary or do we have to wait until the appointment of a new President who will then have the responsibility of the new nomination?

The North Coast Road has collapsed. This has been happening for a number of years and required major works. Instead all we see is the removal of landslip material and then wait on the next rainfall. Has anyone determined what the economy of the North Coast has lost over the last 10 days. I guess it's not important because it has nothing to do with oil and gas.

The air and sea bridge has collapsed. There is not a day that goes by that this service is not being discussed. The people who use the service do not know what to do again. Every single vessel has broken down, the airbridge is in a mess with delays, lost luggage, cancellations etc. Like the North Coast economy what is the cost to the Tobago economy? Again it's not oil and gas.

The fight against crime has collapsed. What else can a citizen of the Rock say? It's just not happening. How about doing the sensible thing and decriminalise drugs, at least the weed, start the serious dismantling of the gangs and putting real measures in place to deal with illegal guns.

The spokespersons for the Government have collapsed. When last did you hear from the AG and the Minister of Everything. I guess Facebook says it all.

We could go on and on but I get you get my drift.

We should not be so negative about our Rock but sometimes we need to face reality and today, this month, this year we need to deal with a real situation. We need to take control of our Rock. Our voices, our demands, not putting up with dotishness, calling a spade a spade. The PMOTT was the one who blasted that 'we red and ready'. Some of us believed it and we must now hold him to his word.

Beautiful day on the Rock, family in the northern climes, suit up, turn up the thermostat, stay indoors,  think of Maracas Bay.

Good night and good luck!



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