Wendy Fitzwilliam Gets Fired

Wendy Fitzwilliam is Fired by People's Partnership Government

Almost 13 years after Miss T&T Universe 1998 Wendy Fitzwilliam made this country proud, the beauty queen is set to be sacked from her government job. Fitzwilliam, 38, is the vice president (VP) of Investment Promotions Division at Evolving TecKnologies and Enterprise Development Company Ltd (e-Teck). The company formed part of former prime minister, Patrick Manning’s brain child Vision 20/20 plan. It was aimed at becoming a significant partner in the sustainable development of T&T by diversifying the country’s non energy sector and export base.  


When contacted last week, a free spirited Fitzwilliam confirmed that the position she currently holds at e-Teck was advertised.  Asked if she was given an opportunity to re-apply, the beauty replied: “No.”  “We were told it is a restructuring exercise. I am just observing and looking on. I am waiting to see what is going to transpire. I am continuing to work as normal until otherwise.” The beauty, who also holds a LLB and was admitted to the Bar in 2000, however, suggested that a policy decision should be taken regarding recruitment at state enterprises. 


“The performance of none of the executive members were called into question. Normally before positions are advertised, interviews are conducted internally. I am of the view that some policy decisions should be put into place regarding state enterprises to ensure that such actions do not come across arbitrary,” the former beauty queen said. 


Defending the decision to recruit new staff, line minister for e-Teck Minister of Trade and Industry Stephen Cadiz said decisions were taken based on evaluations. “Evaluations were conducted and if it was felt people were not suited for the position, the posts were advertised. From what I understand the company that was hired to deal with recruitment has almost completed the job. “We advertised for a number of senior executive positions and created some new positions because when we came into office there was a number of things that had to be done. There were huge cost overruns and we had to do a complete reorganisation.” Cadiz, however, denied allegations that existing staff was not given the opportunity to re-apply for jobs.

Constituents Angry at UNC Couva North MP Ramona Ramdial : "No performance, motorcade and that was it, we get a nice bye bye"

Verbal blows for MP Ramdial




Couva North MP Ramona Ramdial came in for some verbal blows from Carli Bay, Couva resident, Mahadeo Ramdeen, 47. Holding posters of former Couva North MP Basdeo Panday and Ramdial, a disgruntled Ramdeen started demonstrating yesterday morning in front of Chin’s Grocery. It was before the start of a walk in the area by Ramdial and Dr Glenn Ramadharsingh, the Minister of the People and Social Development. Ramdeen accused Ramdial of non performance and only making campaign promises. He said his community suffers from a plethora of infrastructural problems and was not being assisted by Ramdial. He said: “Since the general election she pass in the motorcade and that was it, we get a nice bye bye.” Ramdeen said Panday should have stood on as the Couva North MP.  He, however, did not elaborate. Ramdeen, 47, who works on the Point Lisas Industrial Estate, continued his demonstration on the bridge in front of his house.


Ramdial: Everybody will be represented


Ramdial said Ramdeen’s claims were not true. “That is not true, he did not speak with me. Everybody who speaks with me will get representation.” Ramdial said there are plans to regularise the squatting community in Carli Bay, fix the infrastructure and assist residents living below the poverty line. She said the Government was also to bring relief to the residents living in the nearby Couva North Housing Development. The residents at the HDC have complained of bad roads and drains in the area. Sean Anthony, resident of the HDC Phase 2 development, said they are only getting excuses, “old talk” and promises from the relevant authorities; no action.

Vasant Bharath Says Its OK to Illegally Occupy State Lands.........Once You Plant Something

OK TO SQUAT
Agriculture Minister tells farmers already on State property:




THE Government has given the green light for farmers to squat on State lands. However, they must plant the land if they intend to occupy it, Food Production Minister Vasant Bharath said yesterday. He made the statements during an interview with Fazeer Mohammed on TV6's Morning Edition.