“[…] I say, without fear of contradiction, that neither Dominican Republic, Guatemala nor Panama can match the football infrastructure available to Trinidad and Tobago’s football.  “Undoubtedly, their football federations have their internal politics too, but where they leave us streets behind is in the areas of ambition and vision, long …

“[…] Given my experiences during my tenure, I respectfully share a couple parting comments which I trust will be received in the context of someone honestly wanting the best for football in Barbados. “[…] Unified, you are best prepared for success, while divided you create a fertile environment for not …

“[…] Over the last week we have held the Jam Naked Fete and the Stink & Dutty Fete, which seemed to have got a free pass; they escaped all regulations and contributed to one of the bloodiest weekends of the decade. Murders, larceny, being drunk in public and wearing NO …

“[…] Effective communication is the cornerstone of success, not just for sports coaches, but in every aspect of life. Most challenges and obstacles arise from miscommunication, making it a vital skill to master.  “[…] To coach is to awaken, develop, and enhance skills and performance, yet there are other vital …

“[…] Giving your athletes concise technique feedback enables them to continue to improve. ‘Great job’, ‘well done’, ‘that was awesome’, is good feedback.  “Great feedback, on the other hand, explains exactly what was done well. Precise, regular pieces of feedback are most effective…” Canada-based Trinidad and Tobago track coach Tony …

“[…] During the Petrotrin shutdown saga, the OWTU actually offered to take a 15% wage cut in order to save jobs. The result? All, all, all workers were sent home. “The Communication Workers’ Union (CWU) settled with TSTT for 5% over a five-year period 2014–2019. How many jobs were saved? …

“[…] In aiming a retaliatory blow at Robinson-Regis, the Opposition Leader struck at Afro-Trinbagonians in general. That’s a big deal for someone who has led the country, and aspires to lead it again.  “[…] If you continue playing the tape, [Kamla Persad-Bissessar] does go on to pay tribute to African …

“[…] It is alleged that a new type of squatting has emerged in Trinidad and Tobago that is really geared towards land grabbing.  “They are now known as the land-grabbing ‘kingpins,’ who end up owning prime land all over this country in key spots, for financial gain and not because …

“[…] The article implied that Richard Noray was the President of ECU at the time that the 4 million dollars was paid for the purchase of inaccurate drawings.  “ECU wishes to state unequivocally that that purchase took place between 2014 and 2015 and that Richard Noray was neither a Director …

“[…] Mrs Camille Robinson-Regis, at the relevant political meeting, laid a series of charges against Mrs Kamla Persad-Bissessar. In so doing, for dramatic effect—as is the norm on the political hustings and in the court of law, as depicted in movies—she referenced the Leader of the Opposition’s full name, including …

“[…] As a nation, Trinidad and Tobago ought to be beyond the moment in which the word ‘Trinidadian’ constitutes a default adjectival encapsulation of things Trinidad and Tobago.  “It is time to officially formalise the word ‘Trinbagonian’ or to institute an appropriately similar substitute that effectively reflects the conjoined community …

“[…] Does it feel good to see a minister doing the hard work? Yes of course, but he is not paid to do that. “While this task is very necessary, he is paid to get it done—not do it himself. His time, which costs the taxpayers lots of money by the hour, …