“[…] The Presentation College San Fernando Past Students’ Association does not wish to speculate on the matter or matters that would have led to [the] decision by the TTFA. However, it can be stated unequivocally that Shawn Cooper, during his tenure at the college, has been a beacon of discipline, …
Read More »CWI: Dr Rowley is a giant amongst men and a true champion of West Indies cricket
“[…] For all he has done—not just for cricket, but for the advancement of our Caribbean civilization—Dr Keith Rowley ought to be respected by every citizen of this region. His dedication, integrity, and commitment to high standards have left an indelible mark, and he will forever be regarded as one …
Read More »Dear Editor: A sitting MP is evading a debt collection agency; suppose he gets elected?
“[…] In the news just recently, we had a case of a sitting MP evading a collection agency over a TT$600,000 debt. This is in addition to him having an outstanding defamation order in the amount of TT$500,000. Another aspirant to public office has multiple defamation judgements pending against and …
Read More »T&T nationals now need visas for UK travel; Dr Browne: Disproportionate and disappointing
The following is a press statement from the British High Commission in Port of Spain and a response from the Trinidad and Tobago Government, via Minister of Foreign and Caricom Affairs, Dr Amery Browne: The UK Government has announced today (12 March 2025) that with immediate effect, all nationals of …
Read More »Dear Editor: Calypso is not dying—it’s demonstrating its adaptability
“[…] The calypso artform, like other artforms, has […] always been constantly evolving. Although I am an elderly person, I was quite impressed with many of the calypsos sung by many young calypsonians this year. “I particularly like Yung Bredda’s We Rise. He gave an absolutely superlative performance at the …
Read More »Dear Editor: Some of Trump’s goals might sound good, but be wary of his true intentions
“[…] Take any of the problems that US president Donald Trump promised to address and there is always a degree of positivity in them. For example, the situation of immigration where he promised to stop the droves of immigrants entering the USA through illegal channels. “[…] But while we may …
Read More »Dear Editor: Demming’s critique of Dr Rowley’s legacy is misleading and unfair
“[…] Dennise Demming, like many others, highlights Dr Keith Rowley’s TT$87,847 pension while juxtaposing it against the TT$3,000 pension of senior citizens. This comparison is both disingenuous and misleading. “The salaries and benefits of public officials, including the prime minister, are determined by the Salaries Review Commission—an independent body tasked …
Read More »Dear Editor: Time to bury thongs; let Carnival costumes return to bikini and beads
“[…] The modern thong and beads era, while bold and unapologetic, often leans too far into the realm of impracticality. The disappearing thong, in particular, vanishes in part into crevices of unknown depth, leaving little to the imagination and often sacrificing comfort for shock value. “The bikini, on the other hand, has …
Read More »MSJ: T&T must stand up to US bullies; don’t surrender sovereignty to Trump/ Rubio
“[…] The MSJ is calling the Donald Trump/ Marco Rubio position for what it is. An act of an imperialist bully. “This is the 200-year-old Monroe Doctrine on steroids. That doctrine underpins the belief by the US that every country and every individual in this hemisphere is subject to US …
Read More »TTFA applauds efforts of T&T U-17s, after failing to properly prepare team
“[…] While the team fell just short of qualification for the Fifa U-17 Men’s World Cup after a 2-0 defeat to the host nation in their final match, we recognize and applaud the dedication, effort, and determination displayed throughout the tournament. “Narrowly missing out on what would have been our …
Read More »Fire Tender: If you know you doh give a damn; Leave she alone!
Calypsonian Fire Tender, aka singer-songwriter Gillian Moore, offers a suggestion to men who pretend to love women in order to get sex with her Carnival 2025 ‘womanisfesto’. Leave She Alone is arranged by Phil Hill, and includes drummer Gerard Rajkumar, bassist Joanna Hussain, guitarist John Hussain, and jazz horn player …
Read More »“One of the most creative dribblers I’ve ever seen!” Tiger’s tribute to Leroy De Leon
“[…] A few years later, the Washington Darts joined the NASL and I decided to visit Trinidad on a recruiting trip in 1970. I signed Selris Figaro and reunited with Dilly. “Dilly later enticed Warren Archibald to come on board. Strengthened by these three outstanding players, The Washington Darts (already …
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