My last topic was the cancellation of the Independence Day military parade, which was yet another issue over which there was polarisation, partly driven by the partisan political zealots. Currently, some of the reactions to the United States’ naval presence in Caribbean waters are intended superficially to spin a potentially …

“[…] Some teachers have already expressed support for a police presence, noting that officers are not bound by the Ministry’s slow disciplinary matrix and, therefore, can act more decisively to curb the spiralling student misconduct. “[…] A primary concern is the negative psychological impact on students. NPTA’s caveat is that …

When in government, the People’s National Movement (PNM) speaks with the certainty of authority—decisions are made, policies defended, and dissent dismissed as misinformed or politically motivated. The tone is top-down, and messaging emphasises competence, legacy and control. Consultation becomes performance, not practice. But in opposition—or after electoral defeat—a different voice …

Naparima College set down an early marker for the 2025 Secondary Schools Football League (SSFL) season today, as they thumped Trinity College East 7-0 at Lewis Street, San Fernando on the first competitive day of the term. It was one of three wins today—all for the home schools. At Moka, …

The Secondary Schools’ Football League (SSFL) 2025 season got off to a slow start yesterday at the Hasely Crawford Stadium, with the SSFL Super Cup contested between the reigning league and knockout winners of the boys and girls divisions. Fatima College edged St Benedict’s College 4-2 on penalties in the …

The 2025 Secondary Schools Football League kicks off with a replay of last year’s Intercol finals as top girls’ teams St Joseph’s Convent (Port of Spain) and Pleasantville Secondary pick up where they left off from 3.30pm at the Hasely Crawford Stadium in Port of Spain, while St Benedict’s College …

“[…] Michel Poon-Angeron offers tactical flexibility. Whether used as a deep-lying playmaker or a ball winning midfielder, he adapts to the system. He reads the game well, breaks up opposition attacks intelligently, and quickly restarts play. “[…] If Trinidad and Tobago are to progress in these qualifiers, the midfield must …

“[…] Maybe it’s time we stop calling this bad luck and start asking whether we’re doing enough to create our own luck. “[…] The Reggae Boyz team missing eight starters, [grinded] out six points from two games: clinical, composed, and ruthlessly efficient. Jamaica didn’t wait for luck to find them. …

“We are scratching our heads at how Jamaica took three points from us,” said Trinidad and Tobago Men’s National Senior team head coach Dwight Yorke, in the wake of last night’s 2-0 World Cup qualifying loss away to Jamaica. “We came in here with every intention that we could get …

Trinidad and Tobago’s 2026 World Cup qualifying fate no longer lies in their own hands. A 2-0 defeat away to Jamaica tonight means that even if the Soca Warriors win their remaining four qualifiers, they will not finish top of their group unless the Reggae Boyz drop points in at …

Trinidad and Tobago will face Jamaica in a crucial World Cup qualifier tomorrow without team captain Kevin Molino and bustling midfielder Daniel Phillips, after both were ruled out due to an accumulation of cautions. Molino, the only genuine creative midfielder in coach Dwight Yorke’s current squad, and Phillips both picked …

“[…] Basic economic theory does not always manifest in practice—in fact, it rarely does. To understand if or by how much exports/imports change requires an understanding of how responsive exports/imports are to price changes. This is called elasticity in economics. “[…] Alongside this, the constantly changing geopolitical environment must be …