Monthly Archives: August 2025

Dear Editor: Know the ground you’re standing on—talking points on proposed home invasion bill

“[…] While the proponents of this proposed bill argue that these laws will promote self-defense and personal responsibility, critics have raised concerns about increased violence and potential for abuse. “It is against this backdrop, that I humbly seek permission to utilise your column to express my contributions as a citizen…” …

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Jereem, Bertrand headline star-studded NAAATT Senior Championships

National sprint star Jereem “The Dream” Richards and rising speedster Leah Bertrand delivered standout performances at the 2025 NGC/National Association of Athletics Administration (NAAATT) Senior Track and Field Championships, reinforcing their status among Trinidad and Tobago’s elite athletes. Richards, 31, secured his fifth national 200m title—and his eighth national crown …

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Dear Editor: Did TTFA breach own safeguarding rules with U-15 Boys troubling travel ordeal?

“[…] Safeguarding in youth sports does not simply mean preventing abuse; it encompasses a proactive commitment to avoid all unnecessary physical or emotional risks for children. “[…] By dividing travel into separate groups, often hours apart and involving exhausting overnight layovers, the TTFA created circumstances where proper adult supervision became …

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