Past the bronze cutout of the “Guardian of Democracy,” a group of young interns gathered around the table in the ballroom of the T&T Guardian, on August 26.

Fourteen children of Courts employees will start the new school term on a high note.

Dr Jean Ramjohn Richards, wife of President George Maxwell Richards, paid tribute to Professor Zulaika Ali for her commitment to the development of child health care in T&T.

Journalist Raoul Pantin, brother of late economist Dennis Pantin, says the family is happy he will be recognised for his contribution to economic development.

Maritime attorney Nyree Alfonso says there is an urgent need to secure T&T’s coasts in light of the violent attacks against fishermen in the Gulf of Paria, on August 13.

Radio personality Hans Des Vignes says young people should not bow to peer pressure, since it can detract them from being successful in secondary school.

Newly elected Chairman of the Tunapuna/Piarco Regional Corporation, Khadijah Ameen, said her passion for young people at Carapo Village reaffirmed her committment to the world of politics.

Former Works and Transport Minister, Colm Imbert says he's "surprised," the Works Ministry will get the biggest slice of the 2010/11 budget.

Prominent local historians Prof Bridget Brereton and Michael Anthony say restoration is the only issue that should be debated with regard to President's House, Queen's Park Savannah, Port-of-Spain.

Veteran journalist and president of the Association of Caribbean Media Workers Wesley Gibbings said it is important for media practitioners working in a democracy like T&T to develop a “journalistic eye.”