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Wesley Speaks

Wesley Speaks

By Wesley Gibbings

A Caribbean journalist's views on a variety of subjects of national and regional significance
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Of Hope and Dystopia

Wesley SpeaksAug 11, 2022

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Engaging the Multiverse

Engaging the Multiverse

It has occurred to me, that while being frequently mocked by people who don’t know better, modern journalists (including Caribbean practitioners) have been called to new duty in ways predecessors would doubtless be entirely ill-equipped to manage.

The world has changed and so have tools and circumstances through which media professionals have been having to deliver on a growing variety of needs and responsibilities. This is a rather bitter pill for some and needs to be administered in small, palatable doses and without offence.

Mar 29, 202308:29
Conceding Defeat on Noise Nuisance and Danger

Conceding Defeat on Noise Nuisance and Danger

In 2023, as we adapt and prepare to be sedated and self-quarantined against noise and fire attacks, let’s be real. Not that we should allow hope to slip from our imagination, but that we learn more about defending ourselves, especially against ourselves.

Jan 03, 202306:47
Choices. Choices and the FIFA World Cup

Choices. Choices and the FIFA World Cup

Okay, here’s an easy one. What’s the name of the team you’re backing at the FIFA World Cup? Then, try this one: Why are you backing that particular team?

Nov 30, 202208:04
A Ramleela act of faith

A Ramleela act of faith


The tenth and final act of Ramleela on a clear and cool evening at Cedar Hill, Princes Town found me scanning the magnificent amphitheatre for evident contemporary meaning beyond the epic play’s known vast and universal themes.
Oct 12, 202206:37
The Youth Unemployment Powder Keg

The Youth Unemployment Powder Keg

Among the more tragic outcomes of this pandemic era (and, no, it is not yet over) has been the declining ability by countries all over the world to address the serious challenge of youth unemployment and the productive participation of our young people in society.

Aug 18, 202208:15
Of Hope and Dystopia

Of Hope and Dystopia

Addressing encroaching despair in the face of political and other social depravities in Trinidad and Tobago


Aug 11, 202206:38
Our Brittle Spaces

Our Brittle Spaces

My take on the current state of affairs in Trinidad and Tobago, with some pointers on what we can do to turn the tide of violence and dysfunctionality

Jul 26, 202207:05
The true measure of Pan

The true measure of Pan

I am not sure officialdom understands that Pan has changed forever. Here is my little rant on the subject.

Feb 17, 202208:14
The Seerman of 2022

The Seerman of 2022

BE FOREWARNED: On December 31, 2022, there will be firecrackers, “squibs”, bamboo bursting, and unauthorised use of fireworks almost everywhere in T&T. Animals will cower and some will die. A house or two will burn. A teenager will suffer injury to his/her hearing/vision. The police will not respond to complaints. A government official will promise yet another inquiry or legislative review

Jan 05, 202207:04