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Hatt: Can Trinidad and Tobago athletics create environment, like Jamaica, to consistently develop world class athletes right here?  

“[…] This is not about necessarily copying Jamaica’s MVP, but developing the same philosophy with Trinidad and Tobago coaches, facilities, management, sports science, training groups, education partnerships, and sponsorship. “Create an environment where a talented 17- or 18-year-old doesn’t automatically think: ‘my only route to becoming an international athlete is …

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Dear Editor: With T&T’s inadequate, unreliable water supply, giant data centres provoke legitimate concerns

“[…] As the applause faded, I thought about our inconsistent and unreliable water schedule, even in the rainy season. I’ve seen farmers complain about losing 35% of their crops to relentless heat. “[…] Data centres are water and energy monsters… This is not development—it is deferred reckoning…” The following Letter …

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‘Rules must be applied with fairness and common sense!’ Crown Trace FC protest TTFA NYL disqualification

“[…] I fully understand and respect the rules concerning team sheets. However, rules must also be applied with fairness, common sense, and consideration of circumstances beyond the control of participating teams. The issue was not negligence on our part. “[…] Our players, coaches, and parents invested significant time, effort, and …

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Central FC players still owed $308k from glory years; is Sancho partly responsible for T&T football’s slide?

“[…] This matter stems from the period during which Mr Brent Sancho served as owner/chairman of the Central FC club, prior to the reported transition of operations to Mr Kieron Edwards. “[…] These are not merely figures on paper. These are professional athletes and individuals whose careers, livelihoods, stability and …

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