Nobody can blame Hayley Matthews or Chinelle Henry for what happened at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore on Saturday. Or Afy Fletcher or Aaliyah Alleyne. In their must-win final qualifier of the ICC Women’s World Cup 2025, West Indies Women came up trumps to secure a rapid 6-wicket victory. But …
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Daly Bread: Gov’t at lowest ebb of accountability, but apprehension of Kamla in its favour
The official and unsurprising collapse of the proposed Dragon gas and related Venezuelan gas supply arrangements, three weeks before the next General Election, should in normal circumstances cost the incumbent Peoples’ National Movement (PNM) the election. However, we have an Opposition, the United National Congress (the UNC), led by Kamla …
Read More »Noble: Finding peace in a troubled world for Easter
We live in an odd and unbelievable world. Nothing seems normal, and distinguishing the truth from lies is an increasing challenge. The news is like a five-alarm fire. It rages and feeds on our concerns and fears. How do we escape the information ecosystem that pours like a fire hose, …
Read More »RBL Jnr Open: Collier stars; Ramkissoon, La Borde, Varin, Isabella and Kahlan complete winners’ row
Ethan Collier emerged as the star of the 2025 Republic Bank Junior Golf Open Championships at St Andrew’s Golf Club in Maraval, as he cruised to victory in the Boys 14-15 category yesterday. The 14-year-old, who won the 11-13 category in 2024, shot the best rounds on each day of …
Read More »Dear Editor: Safeguarding Dept should address obscene, abusive language by coaches
“[…] Under Fifa’s Code of Conduct and Disciplinary Code, the use of profanity or degrading language by coaches can constitute emotional abuse and a breach of safeguarding standards, particularly in youth and grassroots settings. “However, in the context of Trinidad and Tobago, there’s an added layer of complexity. The use …
Read More »Six-hitting Pooran likened to Universe Boss; will CWI take chain-up?
Former West Indies T20 captain Nicholas Pooran has been in sublime form in recent times. But is there enough in it to justify comparisons to the ‘Universe Boss’, Chris Gayle? There is at least one writer who seems to think so. Against Kolkata Knight Riders at Eden Gardens in Kolkata …
Read More »Dear Editor: Aren’t we fed up of political games? Don’t we want better than this?
“[…] Surely, we are supposed to be fed up and tired of the mess perpetrated on us by politicians who profess to be spiritually moral and incorruptible, yet they and their fanatics on social media, radio talk shows and letters to the editor, encourage and promote: “Lies, half-truths, innuendos, picong, …
Read More »Ex-Dial Dynamos standout, Ezekiel Ramdialsingh, murdered at 17
The Arima North Secondary football programme is in mourning after the murder of former standout defender and 2023 East Intercol winner Ezekiel Ramdialsingh. Ramdialsingh, a Manuel Congo resident who graduated from Arima North in June 2024, was gunned down in La Horquetta last night. He was 17 years old. Unconfirmed …
Read More »“Ridiculous to say we’re weaponising safeguarding!” St Rose on Cooper, NLCL suspensions
Trinidad and Tobago Football Association (TTFA) Safeguarding manager Gary St Rose has defended the integrity of the local body’s operation and denied that the function designed for the welfare of minors has been weaponised. The Safeguarding unit was criticised last November for its decision to suspend the NLCL Under-19 Community …
Read More »RBL Jnr Open: Collier savours Masters inspiration, while Varin and La Borde set pace
Ethan Collier took inspiration from Rory McIlroy’s win at the Masters to score a tournament-leading 76 at the 2025 Republic Bank Junior Golf Open Championships at Moka, Maraval yesterday. The 15-year-old International School student watched the Northern Irish golfer claim the coveted Masters title on Sunday in a dramatic play-off …
Read More »SporTT hands over POS stadium for Carifta; Serrette: T&T athletes not disadvantaged!
SporTT chairman Larry Romany says Trinidad and Tobago is ready to host the 2025 Carifta Games, which will be held on Easter weekend at three local venues. The 53rd edition of the annual track and field championships will be hosted at the Hasely Crawford Stadium from 19-21 April. In addition, …
Read More »RBNYFL 25 KO draw: QPCC U20s vs City; Pro Series U14s vs Cox CS and more
Eight flawless teams will get the chance to prove their mettle when it counts most, as the Republic Bank National Youth Football League (RBNYFL) enters the knockout stage with quarterfinal action in the Boys’ Under-20, Under-17 and Under-14 divisions on the weekend after Easter. The Girls Under-17 category will use …
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