“[…] Trinidad and Tobago’s vote on 28 October 2026 against the UN resolution on the Cuba embargo was not a betrayal of principle. It was the first time in more than 30 years that this country refused to lend its name to a resolution that treats a military dictatorship as …
Read More »Dear Editor: TTFA exec must prove constitutional amendments strengthen T&T football; not just its hold on power
“[…] The obvious question is: What has changed since 2024 to make another significant constitutional restructuring necessary? […] The TTFA’s 25 October statement merely says that the current review has been undertaken with consideration given to Fifa recommendations. “It does not identify the recommendations, explain whether they are mandatory or …
Read More »Dear Editor: Message from “unreasonable” single-mom—is paying half enough?
“[…] A child is not a collection of bills to be divided equally without considering the circumstances of the parents responsible for meeting them… Equal contributions do not always result in equitable contributions. “Consider two parents who share the cost of an expense equally. On paper, that arrangement appears fair. …
Read More »Dear Editor: Are TTFA’s proposed Statute changes about electoral reform, or redistribution of political power?
“[…] Under the proposed TTFA Statutes amendments, clubs would lose 21 votes, reducing their combined allocation from 36 to 15—a decrease of approximately 58.3%. Regional associations would gain six votes, increasing from 12 to 18, while the Women’s League would increase from two votes to three. “The proportional changes are …
Read More »Dear Editor: On what grounds is Romain still supervising minors? And what does that say about Safeguarding process?
“[…] Mr Gary St Rose himself acknowledges that the investigations are not complete. So what exactly formed the basis of the decision that the present arrangements were sufficiently safe for Mr Adrian Romain to continue supervising minors? “[…] We are repeatedly told to trust the process. But trust is not …
Read More »Dear Editor: 19 months without a verdict on Cooper case is a Safeguarding travesty
“[…] The TTFA’s published Safeguarding Policy and Framework (version 3.0) says the TTFA ‘shall’ impose conditions on a licence whenever a person is being investigated for abuse, a breach of the policy or a criminal offence. “[…] It says provisional sanctions can be appealed to the committee chair within five …
Read More »Dear Editor: The Summit’s blind spots—TTFA presents ambitious vision; but where is the accountability?
“[…] A strategic plan should not simply articulate where an organisation hopes to be in four years. It should clearly demonstrate how it intends to get there, what resources are available, who is responsible for implementation and how progress will be measured. “Unfortunately, The Summit raises as many questions as …
Read More »Dear Editor: TTFA Safeguarding Dept can use stakeholder concerns to strengthen its operations
“[…] The TTFA could work with clubs, academies, parents and relevant child-protection stakeholders to review its youth-team travel standards and safeguarding communication procedures. “Such a review could examine whether existing requirements adequately address travel authorisation, accommodation, supervision, emergency arrangements, parental communication and responsibility for children when travel plans change…” The …
Read More »Dear Editor: T&T’s football problems go well beyond the coach—start with accountability!
“[…] A new coach may bring fresh ideas, different tactics, and renewed motivation—but if the underlying problems remain, how much can realistically change? “[…] We must honestly assess our programmes, identify what is working, correct what is failing, and ensure that resources are being used effectively to improve our football. …
Read More »Dear Editor: Mr St Rose, safeguarding is not a shield against accountability; who protects children from failures within system?
“[…] Mr St Gary Rose speaks extensively about what complainants are not entitled to demand. Yet he provides considerably less clarity about the mechanisms through which his own department can be independently examined when its decisions or procedures are challenged. “Who determines whether a safeguarding officer has properly assessed a …
Read More »Subway to Glory: Dayal wants SBC, “Naps” one-two finish—either way!
“[…] Both Naps and SBC finally getting all their players on the field after a lengthy MOE delay, means a boost in confidence during the games for both teams of south players. A strong striker and solid goalkeeper makes a huge difference on how the rest of the team performs. …
Read More »St Rose: TTFA Safeguarding procedure will not be influenced by external pressure
“[…] Our responsibility is not to respond to the loudest voice, but to protect every child according to their individual needs and the risks identified. We will neither minimise genuine safeguarding concerns nor artificially elevate the assessed urgency of a matter in response to external pressure. “The Department will continue …
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