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In the days before the new academic year begins, the quest for books, uniforms and shoes continues. Health is often ignored—but a child who is exhausted, hungry, anxious, dehydrated or struggling to see the board cannot succeed. Sleep patterns may have changed during the vacation, so it is wise to …

Do any Trinidad and Tobago Men’s National Senior Team footballers still believe in the verbal assurances of Trinidad and Tobago Football Association (TTFA) president Kieron Edwards? With formal invitations due to be issued from Monday 7 September for players to represent the Soca Warriors in the upcoming 2026/27 Concacaf Nations …

“[…] We kick off the Nations League competition on the road against Haiti, followed by Dominican Republic at home (on 24 and 27 September respectively). “Our other opponent in Group A is Curaçao, who we play twice on 1 and 4 October, away and home. We know Curaçao and Haiti. …

Thirteen years have passed since health care workers, Lake Asphalt employees and other workers last received a salary adjustment. In 2026, they remain stuck on 2013 wages while the cost‑of‑living climbs higher every day. Postal workers have fared even worse, still bound to 2010 salaries—16 years without relief. The People’s …

Having just celebrated 64 years of independence, discussions as to whether Trinidad and Tobago is better off since gaining independence and if T&T could have done better have been at the fore. I have decided to add my voice to this debate for two reasons. First, as assistant professor at …

“[…] Change did not come easy. Brunell Jones of Trinidad’s Evening News likened it to trying to ‘sell a bicycle to an Arab who had grown accustomed to riding a horse or a camel’ and ER Ward of the Trinidad Guardian deplored what he called the latest craze by the …