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by toyolink
March 18th, 2024, 5:10 pm
Forum: Ole talk and more Ole talk
Topic: Property Tax in Trinidad & Tobago
Replies: 3677
Views: 464932

Re: Property Tax in Trinidad & Tobago

This thing has turned into an almighty mess.
Really wont be surprised if a lawsuit isn't filed to put things on whole until the state gets its act together.
Anyhow, elections coming soon.
by toyolink
March 9th, 2024, 2:29 pm
Forum: Ole talk and more Ole talk
Topic: Reginald Dumas has died, aged 88.
Replies: 4
Views: 377

Re: Reginald Dumas has died, aged 88.

Mr Dumas was always a technocrat who I paid attention to.
The quality of discourse he engaged in is today in very short supply and losses of professionals of this caliber does impact on our future trajectory.
The contributions of Mr Reginal Dumas are acknowledged and may he rest in peace.
by toyolink
February 1st, 2024, 2:59 pm
Forum: Ole talk and more Ole talk
Topic: Dragon gas deal with Venezuela
Replies: 116
Views: 7746

Re: Dragon gas deal with Venezuela

Political risks and or political stability have always been a significant evaluation criteria in cross border investments. T&T has historically benefited from attractive ratings and actually the value of investments from the USA cannot be understated. Venezuela never really took T&T seriousl...
by toyolink
January 17th, 2024, 10:57 am
Forum: Ole talk and more Ole talk
Topic: ****the official CRICKET thread*****
Replies: 15119
Views: 1421818

Re: ****the official CRICKET thread*****

The performance of the present WI team in my view was credible given the level of inexperience and the power of the Aussies. Once these young plays can demonstrate some consistency and grow their capacity to handle pressure, improvements may come. Many did not see them even scoring 100 run in Aussie...
by toyolink
October 14th, 2023, 1:39 pm
Forum: Ole talk and more Ole talk
Topic: What's going on in the Middle East?
Replies: 3066
Views: 157250

Re: What's going on in the Middle East?

The coexistence of Israel and the citizens of Gaza has never been defined by conditions which could allow for peace and mutual respect for each others right to live. What we see today demonstrates that the right to life is certainly not sacrosanct. What has been going on in this region has long been...
by toyolink
August 15th, 2023, 4:54 pm
Forum: Ole talk and more Ole talk
Topic: All Things US Politics Related: Trump indicted.
Replies: 6141
Views: 774017

Re: All Things US Politics Related: Trump indicted.

The situation in the USA today is quite dangerous and this may not only be due to the risks the Trump maga fanatics pose. There are those who may very well be harboring real anger at what President Trump is perceived to have done to the might and image of the leader of the first world. Fanatics exis...
by toyolink
August 15th, 2023, 10:22 am
Forum: Ole talk and more Ole talk
Topic: ***2023 local elections thread****
Replies: 676
Views: 42015

Re: ***2023 local elections thread****

At least camden connector road kinda repaired, with some luck should hold for about 18 months.
Next stop is general elections.
by toyolink
July 1st, 2023, 1:44 pm
Forum: Ole talk and more Ole talk
Topic: ****the official CRICKET thread*****
Replies: 15119
Views: 1421818

Re: ****the official CRICKET thread*****

The world of competitive cricket seems to have left us behind. Our ability to compete with the rest of the playing world is indicative of our falling standings, and sending a team to compete is much like sending lambs to be slaughtered. The issues we have to deal with are significant and institution...
by toyolink
June 27th, 2023, 4:36 pm
Forum: Ole talk and more Ole talk
Topic: Ukraine Russia War
Replies: 3054
Views: 241128

Re: Ukraine Russia War

This has become a real confusing, unstable and scary group of countries to live in hopes of peace and prosperity. The loss of lives being reported over the pass 15 months or so just seems so futile and absolutely unnecessary especially since Covid made it clear that no living individual has any abso...
by toyolink
June 22nd, 2023, 12:14 pm
Forum: Ole talk and more Ole talk
Topic: Missing Submarine
Replies: 90
Views: 7792

Re: Missing Submarine

The circumstances which surround this incident are quite complex and speak to our nature. Our desire as a civilisation to explore and stretch natures allowable limits is both a blessing and a curse. Many of our breakthroughs have resulted from the exploits of real and fearless explorers. On the othe...
by toyolink
June 22nd, 2023, 12:13 pm
Forum: Ole talk and more Ole talk
Topic: Missing Submarine
Replies: 90
Views: 7792

Re: Missing Submarine

The circumstances which surround this incident are quite complex and speak to our nature. Our desire as a civilisation to explore and stretch natures allowable limits is both a blessing and a curse. Many of our breakthroughs have resulted from the exploits of real and fearless explorers. On the othe...
by toyolink
June 16th, 2023, 3:43 pm
Forum: Ole talk and more Ole talk
Topic: Xyzabcdef
Replies: 39
Views: 2362

Re: Land Fraud- Cunupia

This particular predicament homeowners have found themselves in is a real nightmare and outside of litigation (which is a terrible option), the only solution might be, the borough looking into the regularization of the status of residents. In light of the fact that many owners have mortgages suggest...
by toyolink
May 31st, 2023, 1:43 pm
Forum: Ole talk and more Ole talk
Topic: Dedollarisation and its implications.
Replies: 19
Views: 2679

Re: Dedollarisation and its implications.

No question about it we are living in times of great peril, the question remains 'is there anything we can do to mitigate our exposure?'.
by toyolink
May 31st, 2023, 1:19 pm
Forum: Ole talk and more Ole talk
Topic: Dedollarisation and its implications.
Replies: 19
Views: 2679

Re: Dedollarisation and its implications.

Based on the information about what this shift in global dependence on US$ is about, it appears to me that the risk to our financial well being, may well arise from circumstances other than our direct trade ties. One inescapable risk may well be the value of our reserves, if the US$ is unable to sus...
by toyolink
May 31st, 2023, 12:37 pm
Forum: Ole talk and more Ole talk
Topic: Dedollarisation and its implications.
Replies: 19
Views: 2679

Dedollarisation and its implications.

The BRICS initiatives are well on the way and very little is being discussed on the impact this will have on countries like T&T. Considering that our reserves are held in US$ and our currency is pegged to US$ the new geopolitical war may mean serious consequences are on the horizon and no strate...
by toyolink
May 26th, 2023, 10:38 am
Forum: Ole talk and more Ole talk
Topic: Re: PNM in Gov't
Replies: 9065
Views: 747376

Re: Re: PNM in Gov't

The various political preferences as noted in this thread all seem to acknowledge that the 2 the major political parties demonstrate major flaws. What this may suggest is that the elector may well overtime have to choose the party which would best take care of bread and butter issues and may be easi...
by toyolink
May 25th, 2023, 12:24 pm
Forum: Ole talk and more Ole talk
Topic: Re: PNM in Gov't
Replies: 9065
Views: 747376

Re: Re: PNM in Gov't

Elections in T&T equals: Enchanced income for media. Personal and truly vile attacks on each other. Extreme demonstrations of misrepresentation of facts. A resurfacing of our innate biases and prejudice. Public displays of banal behavior. Granted these characteristics may not be unique to T&...
by toyolink
May 24th, 2023, 4:58 pm
Forum: Ole talk and more Ole talk
Topic: Things that pair well with each other
Replies: 140
Views: 18413

Re: Things that pair well with each other

coco and callaloo or stew fish.
by toyolink
May 22nd, 2023, 1:48 pm
Forum: Ole talk and more Ole talk
Topic: Should Venezuelan refugees be allowed to live in T&T?
Replies: 9955
Views: 1035213

Re: Should Venezuelan refugees be allowed to live in T&T?

The question raised here is really out-dated now. The reality is we now have a population which includes Venezuelan migrants and how we assimilate these people into our society has now become imperative. I certainly have grave difficulty with how all our children including those of venezuelan migran...
by toyolink
May 22nd, 2023, 1:30 pm
Forum: Ole talk and more Ole talk
Topic: THE OFFICIAL TROPICAL WEATHER THREAD 2023
Replies: 1390
Views: 169632

Re: THE OFFICIAL TROPICAL WEATHER THREAD 2023

Mc Bean, Couva is wet and grey.
Intermittent showers and drizzles thus far.
All pothole patches executed over the last few weeks are at risk.
by toyolink
May 20th, 2023, 5:20 pm
Forum: Ole talk and more Ole talk
Topic: What was the moment Fast and Furious abandoned reality?
Replies: 61
Views: 9083

Re: What was the moment Fast and Furious abandoned reality?

Abandonment of reality is synonymous with movie entertainment. I remember the Italian westerns in the day where a gunman killing a small army with a 6 shooter and the chinee kick-up with people flying in the sky. As someone said earlier the abandonment of the ability to disbelieve is what matters an...
by toyolink
May 20th, 2023, 11:42 am
Forum: Ole talk and more Ole talk
Topic: Local Government Elections Postponed until December 2023
Replies: 91
Views: 7785

Re: Local Government Elections Postponed until December 2023

Where we are today is really sad for many of our good citizens and in particular or older folks who 'toiled in the vineyards' in the hope that T&T would be a real jewel. The utterances and missteps of our leaders is truly indicative of our existence on what is fast becoming a rudderless vessel. ...
by toyolink
May 4th, 2023, 3:23 pm
Forum: Ole talk and more Ole talk
Topic: Right to bear arms
Replies: 867
Views: 96811

Re: Right to bear arms

The right of self defense as interpreted by a mentally unbalanced individual or an individual who is conditioned to accept socially dangerous values is now the functional recipe for unacceptable killings. The need to prescribe the parameters of the right of self defense is today a burning imperative...
by toyolink
May 4th, 2023, 3:01 pm
Forum: Ole talk and more Ole talk
Topic: Ukraine Russia War
Replies: 3054
Views: 241128

Re: Ukraine Russia War

Has Putin ever visited his soldiers in occupied territory in Ukraine? The appetite Mr Putin has demonstrated for death and destruction of both Ukrainian and Russian soldiers and civilians tells a story about this man and says everything about his nature and over-rides his stated justifications. Puti...
by toyolink
May 4th, 2023, 12:05 pm
Forum: Ole talk and more Ole talk
Topic: Firearms User License HELP
Replies: 1185
Views: 143767

Re: Firearms User License HELP

The continuing confusion associated with the issuance and administration of FUL is really infantile and avoiding us the benefits of a properly managed system in accordance with the regulations in place. There are so many dedicated and capable officers who can get this facility in shape and we keep l...
by toyolink
May 3rd, 2023, 2:57 pm
Forum: Ole talk and more Ole talk
Topic: Firearms User License HELP
Replies: 1185
Views: 143767

Re: Firearms User License HELP

The right to 'carry' a firearm for personal security and/or for purposes of hunting has long been in existence and governed by rules, regulations and significant conditionalities all administered by the office of the COP. Historically the COP has maintained a conservative approach to the numbers of ...
by toyolink
April 17th, 2023, 2:51 pm
Forum: Ole talk and more Ole talk
Topic: What keeps you motivated to Wake up Every Morning and Keep Going?
Replies: 57
Views: 6064

Re: What keeps you motivated to Wake up Every Morning and Keep Going?

The question raised in this topic is truly well timed and has become a burning issues for the vast majority of us. In many ways its part of the bigger dilemma associated with the question of what is our purpose in life. The times we live in demand we confront questions of this nature urgently, since...
by toyolink
April 14th, 2023, 1:21 pm
Forum: Ole talk and more Ole talk
Topic: Indoor snow park in T&T
Replies: 79
Views: 7821

Re: Indoor snow park in T&T

Sounds interesting, but the clothing suggestions etc. with the little ones is going to be some stress and when kids get going is hell to tell them 'time finish'.
by toyolink
April 14th, 2023, 11:43 am
Forum: Ole talk and more Ole talk
Topic: What was your first car and how did you finance its purchase?
Replies: 37
Views: 4110

Re: What was your first car and how did you finance its purchase?

My first car was a vauxhal Victor 102 2000cc slant engine and it cost $1700.
I think I got a staff loan.
by toyolink
April 14th, 2023, 11:38 am
Forum: Ole talk and more Ole talk
Topic: Digicel Internet Thread
Replies: 2060
Views: 491380

Re: Digicel Internet Thread

I am having connectivity issues in Mc Bean Couva.
This week has been generally sub-standard service efficiency.

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