In response to public disquiet, there have been confessions by the Police Service that it cannot protect us. The archaic and stubborn belief that women are to blame for the attacks upon them persists—although successive Governments have been repeatedly advised that there has to be a policy shift in education …
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Russell Latapy to Jan-Michael Williams: “Talk less, defend more!”
“I would like to share my thoughts, especially, at this time when a player, namely, Jan-Michael Williams, in his lack of wisdom and understanding can boldly make statements about the Honourable Minister of Sport and the Sport Ministry…” The following statement from former Trinidad and Tobago football icon and current …
Read More »US Embassy: Yorke stopped from entering USA by visa requirement that pre-dates Trump
Former Trinidad and Tobago 2006 World Cup captain and ex-Manchester United star Dwight Yorke appears to have been stopped from entering the United States by a visa requirement that was put in place during the term of former President Barack Obama. Yorke, who holds a British and Trinidad and Tobago …
Read More »Central FC attack Smith for favouring Super League; Jan-Michael distances self from release
Trinidad and Tobago National Senior Team goalkeeper Jan-Michael Williams has distanced himself from criticism of Sport Minister Darryl Smith, after a press release from his employers, Central FC, quoted him as expressing disappointment in Smith. On 5 February 2017, Central became the first club in the 17 year history of …
Read More »Works Minister opens PBR for motorists untill 6am on Saturday
All motorists travelling along the east-west corridor can utilise the Priority Bus Route until 6am on Saturday 18 February, after a directive by Minister of Works and Transport, Rohan Sinanan. The permitted use was twice extended by the Ministry, so as to give WASA time to complete remedial work. The …
Read More »Yorke did NOT run afoul of Trump travel ban; T&T W/Cup captain supposedly had visa issue
Former Manchester United star and Trinidad and Tobago World Cup 2006 captain Dwight Yorke was not turned back from Florida nor was he denied access to the United States due to President Donald Trump’s controversial “travel ban”, which was already stayed by the US courts. Instead, according to Trinidad and …
Read More »Letter to the Editor: The real discipline problem; Govt must take steps to train T&T’s parents
“Our big problem is that we abolished corporal punishment but did not put anything else in its place. Our children are, therefore, operating in an environment where there is, in effect, no consequence for bad behaviour. That has resulted in a general breakdown of discipline, nationwide. “Discipline is much more …
Read More »T&T gets revenge date with Suriname; Lawrence starts coaching era in Paramaribo
The Trinidad and Tobago National Senior Team will get an early opportunity for revenge against Suriname, after the Dutch-speaking South American nation were announced as the first opponents for the Soca Warriors under new head coach Dennis Lawrence. The two Caribbean Football Union (CFU) representatives will meet on 10 March …
Read More »Letter to the Editor: It is fake news that AG’s remarks were ominous
“The AG explained that he was adopting that approach in order to advance the work of the Government, given that since the PNM replaced the the UNC in Government, the UNC has been very uncooperative in supporting any legislation which requires a special majority in Parliament—in a concerted attempt to …
Read More »PM’s comment on domestic abuse is not the whole story; and therein lies the danger!
“Women choosing bad partners is not the whole story of domestic violence. Indeed, domestic violence is not the whole story, either, of violence against women. “Girls and women do also get raped and killed by complete strangers. Just getting into a taxi can bring this upon us. Not all female …
Read More »Dennis Lawrence: Why I selected Sol, Stuart and Stern as my T&T football assistants
Trinidad and Tobago National Senior Team coach Dennis Lawrence said his technical staff shares his vision and insisted that he was happy with what everyone brought to the table. The 42 year old Lawrence, who never worked as head coach before, appointed rookies Sol Campbell and Stern John as his …
Read More »Boatswain, James and Cummings in Lawrence’s first squad; Carlos and Ford out
Defence Force striker Jamille Boatswain and Police FC forward Jameel Perry were rewarded for their fine form this Pro League season with their first international call-ups to the Trinidad and Tobago National Senior Team. The 27-man squad, which was announced by Soca Warriors head coach Dennis Lawrence at a press …
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