The Trinidad and Tobago Football Association (TTFA) will hold its first presidential election in over four years on Saturday 13 April 2024, according to correspondence from the Robert Hadad-led Fifa-appointed Normalisation Committee. The suggested date was proposed to members two weeks ago but is now confirmed by the Bureau of …
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Dem judges mudda can’t (be) serious? Live Wire reviews 2024 Calypso Monarch show
And the 2024 Calypso Monarch crown goes to: Argentina’s Lionel Messi! Who mother can’t believe that one, eh? Well, actually the TUCO judges had to confine their choice by geography—and, in particular, the 12 calypsonians who crossed the Queen’s Park Savannah stage with mic in hand last night. So, instead, …
Read More »Daly Bread: “Conglomerate mas” subduing our authentic Carnival experience
There is speculation how tomorrow and Tuesday’s Carnival will turn out, as it is taking place amid concern about the price of Carnival participation and the possible deterrent effect of rampant violent crime. At last, there is also intensity of concern about the changing character of the mas’. Social media …
Read More »Noble: The problem with Dr Paul Richards’ grilling of Police Commissioner
“The struggle of man against power is the struggle of memory against forgetting.” Milan Kundera, a Czech and French novelist, in The Book of Laughter and Forgetting (1979). The book discusses how people tolerate the torture and suffering over which they have no control. These lessons apply to us as …
Read More »Vaneisa: The season of everything—embracing the Carnival spirit
One thing this country is extraordinarily gifted at is its creative impulses, and Carnival is the premier showcase for it. The sound of steel pans was my first and abiding connection to Carnival. It is still the most powerful bond. Just as cricket fills me with a sense of West …
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 »Haynes notes “defensive frailties” and offensive bluntness, as U20s lose to makeshift senior team
The Trinidad and Tobago Men’s National Under-20 team got a lesson in humility at the Larry Gomes Stadium yesterday, as they fell 2-1 to a makeshift National Senior Team in Malabar. The score summary flattered the teenagers. The senior players, led by Soca Warriors coach Angus Eve, kept the ball …
Read More »Dear Editor: Why was Thomas-Felix moved? Industrial Court owes T&T transparency
From the onset I wish to indicate that I hold no brief for either the outgoing office holder or the newly appointed President of the Industrial Court. However, as an industrial relations practitioner I wish to indicate that without any transparency on what transpired in this instance a lot of …
Read More »Eve names 35-man training squad; Rochford, “Fingers” called up—Joevin, “Ballpest” overlooked
Trinidad and Tobago Men’s National Senior Team head coach Angus today named a 35-man training squad, comprised almost entirely of local-based players, as he ramps up preparations for next month’s Copa America Playoff against Canada. Eve’s players will enter camp from 5 to 8 February and they are expected to …
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 »Daly Bread: The Panorama bond—panyards remain a zone of peace
Last Sunday, this year’s Panorama semi-finals brought strong feelings of peace and togetherness to the Queen’s Park Savannah and its environs. The event mirrored the camaraderie of the previous Sunday when the Panorama judges visited seven Port of Spain panyards and the crowds were so big that they could only …
Read More »Noble: Increase resources for children born into chaos, or face their mounting rage
“In a great country like ours, we should aspire for every child to grow up to achieve his or her full potential. Anything less is a waste of talent and a blemish on human dignity and flourishing.” Mike Petrilli (Fordham Institute), 2023. In April 2009, our country hosted President Barack …
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