“[…] Perhaps, Cricket West Indies (CWI), Queen’s Park Oval and the Trinidad and Tobago Football Association (TTFA) can name something, somewhere on either facility to keep his presence alive. “Not saying we should build a statue or rename a stand but [maybe] something small such as a cafeteria or a …
Read More »Dear Editor: How to silence a whistleblower—a TTCB case study
“[…] They are usually someone who purports to possess some high moral or ethical standing (red flag number one)… It is usually good to ignore them—they typically run out of breath. “However, when they go public that’s when the whistleblower becomes a problem. They have no business telling the board …
Read More »Dear Editor: Broad hair guidelines no match for racist beliefs: how MOE erred
“[…] The official Ministry of Education press release announcing the hair code […] works to trivialise the issue and divorce it from its substantive context. “[….] An interview with former principal of Fatima Collage, Father Gregory Augustine two weeks after the press release illuminates the point. On 20 July he …
Read More »Dear Editor: Will SSFL act on Miracle Ministries’ six substitutions against Moruga?
“[…] On Monday 4th March 2024, in a Big 5 match for promotion to the top flight (Premier League), six (6) substitutions were made by Miracle Ministries. “The Constitution clearly states ‘a maximum of 5 substitutes are permitted’—in exceptional cases of concussion, then a sixth. Did this occur? “Based on …
Read More »Edwards, TTFA president aspirant, quits Rangers post due to “ethical considerations”
“[…] I believe that stepping down from my current role is a necessary step to pursue this new challenge with the utmost integrity and ethical consideration. “It is important to me that my candidacy for the presidency is not perceived as a conflict of interest as I would be seeking …
Read More »TTPFL ExCo: Gate receipts split with clubs who retain marketing opportunities
“[…] The relevant TTPFL match day staff work with each designated home team to ensure standards and systems are met and gate receipts are split 50/50 between home teams and the TTPFL/TTFA after venue rental/tents/tables/chairs and security costs are deducted. “[…] A keen focus of the TTPFL Executive Committee has …
Read More »Dear Editor: Do TTPFL teams share in gates, sponsorship deals, etc?
“[…] Who is responsible for staffing the gates of the Tier 1 games, and the securing of the funds collected? Are the Tier 1 (and Tier 2) teams receiving regular financial updates advising of the gate receipts and/or other sponsorship offers being accepted? “Are teams supposed to receive a share of …
Read More »Dear Editor: CSport is betraying its subscribers and EPL fans; they must come clean!
“[…] We feel betrayed, disappointed, and hurt having to go weeks without being able to view our favourite teams compete… We the subscribers paid for a product that we are not receiving. “[…] I’m calling on CSport to make a proper public apology to their subscribers with a truthful explanation …
Read More »Dear Editor: Calypso Fiesta should be only road to Big Yard—not Tobago Monarch!
“[…] It is totally unfair to all semi-finalists that a calypsonian who won a competition in Tobago months before, under completely different circumstances in a completely different environment and possibly judged by a different panel of judges, can be automatically ushered into the Calypso Monarch Final on Carnival Sunday night. …
Read More »Dear Editor: Senator Richards must prove allegations against Alexander, or apologise!
“[…] Dr Paul Richards is not only an independent senator, but also a very experienced journalist. He ought to know better. “He has an obligation to provide the evidence [against Senior Superintendent Roger Alexander from the TV6 Beyond the Tape programme], or publicly withdraw his statement and apologise…” The following …
Read More »Talking hybristophilia: why some women are attracted to bad boys
“Hybristophilia is a phenomenon, where individuals, often women, develop strong affectionate or romantic feelings towards individuals incarcerated for serious crimes [or notorious for] criminal behaviour. “[…] Initially defined within a sexual context, recent explorations reveal that the attraction often transcends sexual desire. Experts highlight the role of psychological factors like …
Read More »Orin: “Extraordinary to watch!” Shamar’s fairytale journey
“[…] After a nearly sleepless night, Shamar Joseph lay on his bed till 11am. The decision to get on the team bus was made so late, he turned up wearing someone else’s shirt—name and number hidden by tape. “A couple of painkillers later, he informed captain Kraigg Brathwaite that he …
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