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Of Carnival and democracy
Saturday 16 January 2021
AS THE world looks on at the second impeachment of the United States president, the fragility of democracy is a phrase often repeated by journalists and talk show hosts. Notions of freedom of speech, the voice of the people and basic human rights are being dissected as history continues to collide with the present.
While others contemplate these issues, in TT the cancellation of Carnival may well provoke some questions of our own. Do people have a right to Carnival? Is it democratic to make decisions about the culture of a people without consulting them?
G&M s mason jar selection.
When selecting items for purchase, the lure of foreign products presents a constant struggle. We often have to be reminded that choosing to support local producers and artisans not only helps boost the economy but promotes confidence in our ability to produce our own and allows us to assert our independence during unstable world trends. Besides, in our local products, we find a connection, a special ingredient that truly makes us Trinbagonian.
This week, we feature local entrepreneur, apothecary Andrew Galt of Galt and Maree Apothecary Ltd, who encourages us to appreciate what’s ours.