“[…] It is believed that [Brian Bain] got his goalkeeping skills from his elder brother, Brendan, who also had a stint in the same capacity at QRC. “The brothers held the spotlight when they faced each other in the AFL competitions on opposing teams—Brian for Ramsbottom and Brendan with Fulham…” …
Read More »Hood: I was snubbed for foreigner with no first-team experience—whenever TTFA finds money, it goes foreign
“[…] I am certain that there are some with less qualifications [than myself] that have led our Men’s National Senior Team in the past. However, it seems that all of the above does not qualify me to be an assistant to a foreigner with no first team experience. “To what …
Read More »Dear Editor: Of Emancipation, recognition and George Chambers; time to honour our second PM
“[…] Through his ability to listen to diverse opinions and his recognition of the merit of the arguments for the recognition of emancipation, Prime Minister George Chambers propelled Trinidad and Tobago to the globally significant position of becoming the first country in the world to declare Emancipation Day as a …
Read More »T2021 W/C: F Warner names Narine, Hetmyer, Allen and Walsh in his dream WI XI
“[…] I am going to play chief chef and put together 18 ingredients that should make a mouth-watering dish come 17 October. My major challenge is whether I should include, for different reasons, Christopher Gayle and Sunil Narine: one is definitely available but should I? “If both are available, would …
Read More »Terminix La Horquetta Rangers claim to be first football club to vaccinate entire squad
The following is a press statement from the Terminix La Horquetta Rangers Football Club: I Kieron Edwards, Terminix La Horquetta Rangers general manager, would like to confirm that all players, coaches and ground staff of the team have either been fully vaccinated or have received their first dose of vaccination. …
Read More »Dear Editor: What’s next for T&T football? Start with dismantling current Pro League structure
“[…] If we put our emotions aside and objectively look at the sustainability of the Pro League without government subvention, we would recognise that the league has failed and failed miserably. “A proper conversation must be had going forward and hard decisions may have to be taken as the current …
Read More »MSJ: While richer countries hoard vaccines, Cuba sends nurses; the US must end ‘illegal blockade’!
“[…] Mr Biden, you are on the wrong side of history… and you are repudiating the very policies of the [Barack Obama] administration of which you were an integral part as vice-president; which policies saw a return to diplomatic relations between the US and Cuba. “[…] In the face of …
Read More »Deyalsingh clarifies temporary easing of Covid-19 restrictions in food industry
“[…] With effect from Monday 19 July 2021, the Minister of Health hereby authorises restaurants, caterers and persons in the food industry to supply or distribute prepared meals for sale to: (a) supermarkets, groceries, markets, green grocers, bakeries, poultry depots; (b) retail membership discount stores; (c) wholesale stores for the …
Read More »Dear Editor: We lost to El Salvador, but here’s why I don’t regret getting excited about Mexico result
“[…] They left their ‘liver string’ on that pitch in Texas with a 0-0 scoreline against Mexico, in a game that must have felt like three hours long! Who wouldn’t find something to celebrate in that if you were the player or coach?! “[…] For me, celebrating a successful result …
Read More »MJS: ‘Stupid bordering on wicked’ for employers to bully or victimise non-vaccinated workers
“[…] It is also a false premise by employers to believe that vaccinated workers pose no risk to others, be they co-workers or the customers. The fact is that a vaccinated person, while less likely, can still get Covid. “They can also transmit it to others, though again they are …
Read More »NACC: ‘Bro Resistance [did] pioneering work in rapso’; Weatherhead: ‘An indefatigable leader’
The following is a press statement on the passing of calypsonian and Trinbago Unified Calypsonians’ Organisation (TUCO) president Lutalo Masimba—better known as Bro Resistance—by the National Action Cultural Committee (NACC): The National Action Cultural Committee (NACC) wishes to extend its condolences to the Trinbago Unified Calypsonians’ Organisation (TUCO) and to …
Read More »TTFA stakeholders: Vaccinate players and officials throughout T&T and let’s restart football!
“[…] The administrations of the member associations of the TTFA will make concerted efforts to encourage the members of the football fraternity to immediately avail themselves of the Covid-19 vaccinations in order to restart football in all the communities in the country immediately, upon receipt of approval to proceed by …
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