In January 2018, a newly built extension to the MNIB’s offices at River Road, comprising a sizeable section of the administrative office went up in flames. Around the same time, allegations of serious corruption in the MNIB surfaced.

Since during the month of June, information surfaced that former Parliamentarians who are now merely party activists were having their exorbitant cell phone bills paid for out of the public purse. In the case of Sheldon Scott, a well-known activist, his bill averaged $23,000.00 a month for April, May & June. These were the only bills released so it is safe to say that was his average monthly bill for the months not released.

One of the hallmarks of a thriving democracy is the existence of and respect for the rule of law. The rule of law means that everyone, including those in leadership is subject to and must abide by the laws of the land. In the absence of adherence to the rule of law, there is chaos, even though things may appear orderly on the surface.

Spicemas 2019 is over and the NDC congratulates all the winners. The NDC especially recognises and congratulates Black Wizard on him celebrating 50 years in Calypso. His contribution over the years has been and continues to be invaluable.

Calypso music has been used since the days of slavery, as a form of protest against oppression. It survived slavery as a strategy of war in the ongoing struggle for social justice and political equality. Social and political commentary in calypso survived various state-sponsored restrictions and censorship for over 200 years.