“The elected officers of TTFA advises the public that we will oppose Fifa’s injustice at the Court of Arbitration for Sport in Lausanne, Switzerland. “[…] The expense of this legal challenge is a tremendous obstacle but we are determined to fight for what is right, to defend democracy and the …
Read More »Dear Editor: Not all misinformation is politically motivated
“A time of crisis is not the time to paint the spread of misinformation as political. Concern about the spread of misinformation, though, is valid. This is more so during a time of crisis, such as the current Covid-19 pandemic, as it can seriously undermine efforts to contain the threat. …
Read More »Dr Farrell: Covid-19 and falling oil and gas prices made perfect storm; and T&T’s not ready
“[…] Ultimately policy is made by politicians who of course, may have other considerations which influence their decisions. However, just as it would be folly for politicians to ignore the advice of medical professionals in dealing with the coronavirus public health crisis, so too the laws of Economics are inexorable. …
Read More »Dear Editor: Kudos to ‘a leader of considerable courage, wisdom, and grit’
“[…] A decision to shut down a nation can never be taken lightly or without consideration of the variety of implications, coordination of the various governmental functions, and severe inconvenience to the population. “But he delivered the decisions of his government with such equanimity, calmness and poise, he instantly transformed …
Read More »NCRHA: Caura is ready to serve the country in the battle against Covid-19
“Last week, the team continued to work without pause to install new plumbing and infrastructure for another 24 beds to bring the total to 75 by Friday 20th March. “While you sleep my staff and I are currently on site working over the weekend and will continue into Wednesday when …
Read More »CFU member: Dear TTFA, you broke the unwritten rule against ‘witch hunts’
“Based on my experience as a president, nine years now, the parent bodies don’t like those witch hunts because they are considered counter-productive to football development. “[…] There’s an unwritten script that was set up by the parent bodies and it seems your member association didn’t follow that script…” The …
Read More »Dear Editor: ‘Irresponsible’ to hold swim camp during outbreak; Anil: Kids safer there than at home
Ricardo Rampersad: “What kind of leadership and example is it for these experts to allow kids to partake in a gathering with 26 swimmers and at least three experts, bringing the total to 29? “[…] What was even more disturbing is that the president of the Amateur Swimming Association of …
Read More »Dear Editor: My daughter deserves spot at Carifta games after ‘devastating infringement’
“[…] I assumed that an exception would have been made for Kayleigh. Apart from the devastating infringement that cost her the race on Saturday, she is the national champion at that distance and over the last year, she had run faster times than any under-17 or under-20 athlete in the …
Read More »Sancho supports Fifa normalisation committee, urges ‘former TTFA board’ not to fight back
“[…] We have instructed our representative on the former TTFA Board, Mr Brent Sancho, that the TT Pro League will not support any move by the former administration to engage in any legal battle against FIFA over their removal from office…” The TT Pro League, via a press statement, has …
Read More »PM condemns Persad-Bissessar for urging Ghana to ignore his energy advice
“What should be of great concern to all the decent right-thinking citizens of Trinidad and Tobago is whether there is no limit beneath which some persons not sink in their quest for political power even if it means destroying the wider national interest. “This is a serious question for the …
Read More »‘A unique light gone too soon…’ Remembering Cordielle Street
“Loved by many, confidante to most, Cordielle’s was a unique light gone too soon… Cordielle was fearless, beautiful, and feisty. With strong moral compass, she lived a life of integrity and had little patience for games…” The following is a eulogy by former TV6 producer Caroline Onikute to close friend, journalist …
Read More »Dear Sport Minister, please save us from greedy, crooked ASATT; T&T swimming is pay-per-play
“[…] Honourable Minister of Sport Ms Shamfa Cudjoe, when handing over funds to sporting associations please put added measures to ensure the intended purpose is realised. “A suggestion would be to distribute funds directly to the swimmers and officials based on the cost breakdown in the meet summons or ASATT’s …
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