My understanding is that the Bill is a done deal, giving the Min of Fin access the HSF “in exceptional circumstances” up to 1.5 billion (presumably TTD - it was not specified in the Bill). It’s unclear whether this is one-off, once per fiscal year, or once per crisis. #SaveOurHSF
This is the section of the Bill pertaining to the HSF. Even if you are not a lawmaker, one can see that there is scope for subjectivity, interpretation, & abuse, given the wording. I don’t expect that anyone in the Govt will now prioritize the safeguarding of the HSF. #SaveOurHSF
T&T was an extractive colony. Almost 60 years later, clearly this mentality & modus operandi is persistent & pervasive. We rape & plunder, ignoring the spillover effects, & trivializing the medium to long-term effects. Why? Because we not here to stay. #SaveOurHSF
We have an extractive mentality, not a settler mentality. We have an extractive, weak institutional framework & governance structure - pick up something & run! - Not one of taking ownership & responsibility, & nation building. Each of us is responsible for this. #SaveOurHSF
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