“[…] We have a national senior men’s soccer team funded by Fifa, the government (my tax dollars), and private donors that pays for radio announcers’ travel and lodging to cover their games on a radio station that broadcasts those games and sells advertising. “This scenario raises important questions about media independence, conflict of interest, and …

Midfielder Ajani ‘Jay’ Fortune will miss the remainder of Trinidad and Tobago’s 2026 World Cup qualifying campaign as well as the 2025 Major League Soccer (MLS) season, due to an injury suffered against Saudi Arabia in the final Concacaf Gold Cup Group D stage game on 22 June. Fortune, 22, …

“[…] Playing helps children build relationships, overcome trauma and develop problem-solving skills. It also supports the development of the cognitive, physical, creative, social, and emotional skills that children need to thrive in a rapidly changing world. “[…] We must recognise playing as an important medium through which children connect with …

Mujahid Joseph overcame the flu to notch seven goals and power Diamond Vale Government Primary School to a 13-10 victory over St Monica’s Preparatory School in the Senior Male Final of the Republic Bank National Primary Schools Mini Polo League last Saturday at the Diego Martin Community Pool. Joseph has …

Trinidad and Tobago Men’s National Senior Team head coach Dwight Yorke said the Soca Warriors proved that they belong among the best teams in Concacaf, despite their group stage exit from the 2025 Gold Cup. Yorke’s troops were thumped 5-0 from United States in their Group D opener before rebounding, …

The life that Safiya Sinclair describes in How to Say Babylon bears many similarities with lifestyles throughout our region. I have heard enough stories to convince me. The specific nature of her relationship with the Rastafari culture can easily be transferred to fit the widespread value systems that allocate superior …

The Trinidad and Tobago Men’s National Senior Team are out of the Concacaf Gold Cup tournament. But it came down to the slenderest of margins tonight, as they were held 1-1 by Saudi Arabia at the Allegiant Stadium in Paradise, Las Vegas. A win would have taken the Soca Warriors …

Integrity, accountability, financial prudence and consequence management are not simply partisan political issues. They relate to the socio-economic health and well-being of our country and are or should be of concern to the wider public. Moreover, indifference to these issues undermines trust and confidence that the country’s resources are being …

It is usual for all attention to be put on Tubal Uriah Butler on Labour Day. This year, however, my thoughts were on CLR James, who is arguably our outstanding contribution to political philosophy. In 1962, he wrote an insightful piece called Party Politics in the West Indies, in which …

(Part 51.) Lloyd’s crowning glory. West Indies cricket has enjoyed many moments of celebration, but few match lifting the trophy at the first Men’s Cricket World Cup—50 years ago today, 21 June 1975. For the final time and for the final edition of this 51-day series, here’s Tony Cozier’s match …

(Part 50.) Judge by numbers. After exactly seven weeks of counting down, here we are: one day to go to the 50th anniversary of the West Indies victory over Australia in the inaugural Men’s Cricket World Cup final at Lord’s. Ahead of the grand occasion—and it gets grander and more …

Trinidad and Tobago Men’s National Senior Team head coach Dwight Yorke said his troops deserved a point against Haiti last night, although he acknowledged that their opponents never lost control of the match despite being a player short. At the final whistle, Haiti outshot Trinidad and Tobago 16 to 9 …