“[…] While the government has made much of fiscal consolidation and social spending, it has left precious little fiscal or strategic room to manoeuvre should Trinidad and Tobago find itself caught in the crossfire of a conflict between Venezuela and the United States. “Regardless of the duration or intensity of …
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‘Reds’ Perreira: Lessen load on Sammy and integrate legends—how Windies cricket can change course
“[…] I think I am reflecting a majority feeling among Caribbean cricket lovers that CWI’s executive may be overloading the responsibility of former West Indies player Daren Sammy with the task of coaching all three formats, as the results indicate. “[…] No doubt there may be comments suggesting Brendon McCullum …
Read More »Dear Editor: Promises kept, lives changed: The 2026 Budget delivers
“[…] Yes, the tone of the budget is firm and unapologetic. It calls out past failures and demands accountability. Some may find that harsh, but others will see it as necessary. “[…] This budget speaks to real people. It offers relief at the gas pump, in the pharmacy, in the …
Read More »Spicer helps T&T to point in Curaçao, but Warriors in must-win scenario against Jamaica
Trinidad and Tobago’s 2026 World Cup qualifying dreams are on the brink now, after the Soca Warriors were held to a 1-1 draw by Curaçao tonight in Willemstad. On the face of it, a tie away to the Dutch-speaking islanders at a stadium where the home team just defeated Jamaica …
Read More »Vaneisa: Fast Forex for foolish food—T&T’s obsession with foreign fast-food franchises
Off the top of my head, I can count 14 North American fast-food franchises thriving in Trinidad and Tobago. There are probably more, but this is the figure I reached without scrubbing my brain too hard. It might not seem a lot, but the number of their outlets comes up …
Read More »SSFL 25: SJC (POS) clinch Big 5 spot; Five Rivers rout St Augustine 19-1
St Joseph’s Convent (Port of Spain) booked their place in the SSFL Girls Big Five competition today, after a 11-0 romp against Diego Martin Championship in North Zone Championship action. St Joseph’s Convent, the reigning National Intercol champions, cannot be caught by second place East Mucurapo Secondary now, as there …
Read More »SSFL 25: St Augustine penalised for using third illegitimate player in two seasons
St Augustine Secondary have become the first team of the 2025 Secondary Schools Football League (SSFL) Premier Division season to incur a points deduction, after allegedly using an illegitimate player for their 1-1 draw against St Mary’s College on Wednesday 1 October. On Saturday night, the SSFL office administrator issued …
Read More »Daly Bread: Revisiting “arbitrary” Covid travel exemptions and T&T’s “narrow” suffering
This week I am returning to the recent Court of Appeal declaration that it was a breach of the constitutional rights of two citizens of Trinidad and Tobago (the Applicants), who were denied re-entry into Trinidad and Tobago when the borders were closed during the Covid-19 pandemic. At the material …
Read More »SSFL 25: Wright’s wonder strike shocks ‘Pres’; as Signal Hill dig deep for win
Signal Hill Secondary pulled off one of the biggest shocks of the 2025 Secondary Schools Football League (SSFL) Premier Division season when they stunned title challengers Presentation College 1-0 at the Mannie Ramjohn Stadium on Saturday. The decisive moment arrived in the 10th minute when winger Immanual Wright cut inside …
Read More »Bermuda lost in T&T’s offensive triangle, as Warriors cruise to 3-0 WCQ win
The Trinidad and Tobago Men’s National Senior Team’s front three of Levi Garcia, Tyrese Spicer and Dante Sealy were too hot to handle this evening, as the Soca Warriors cruised to a 3-0 win away to Bermuda in a 2026 World Cup qualifier at the Bermuda National Stadium in Hamilton. …
Read More »Dear Editor: Honour Jereem Richards by restoring his training ground, the Larry Gomes Stadium
“[…] Since its founding by Olympian Cliff Bertrand, the Abilene Wildcats Track Club has produced an extraordinary 20 Olympians—a testament to Arima’s enduring contribution to national athletics. “[…] Their collective achievements underscore the region’s vital role in shaping Trinidad and Tobago’s sporting identity—no other community in Trinidad and Tobago can …
Read More »SSFL 25: James doubles up as Signal Hill whip “Caps”; Trinity East move out of relegation zone
Signal Hill Secondary put a two-match losing streak behind them this afternoon, as they trounced Carapichaima East Secondary 4-0 in their Secondary Schools Football League (SSFL) Premier Division outing at the Ato Boldon Stadium in Couva. Defender Kisean Grant put Signal Hill ahead after just 11 minutes and they never …
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