AC Port of Spain attacker Che Benny, Defence Force midfielder Kaihim Thomas and IFK Eskilstuna (Sweden) midfielder Kristian Lee-Him are among five players who can make their senior international debut for Trinidad and Tobago against Guatemala this weekend. The trio were named in a 22-man squad by Trinidad and Tobago …
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Ford: Panday’s trying to rewrite history with “maliciously misconstrued misstatement” on Dr Williams
“[…] Dr Eric Williams was referring to people who preceded Basdeo Panday that were moving mountains to divide the country in an obscene manner to get the support of the East Indians at home and abroad–all in the quest for political power based on race. “[…] When Panday talks about …
Read More »Dear Editor: Community policing can be “effective strategy”; but here’s why it’s not working yet
“[…] Communities are diverse, and their needs and challenges can vary significantly. Addressing complex social issues such as poverty, drug abuse, mental health, or gang violence requires a holistic approach involving multiple agencies, organizations, and resources beyond the scope of traditional policing. “[…] Monitoring and evaluating the effectiveness of community …
Read More »NYFL 23: Pro Series, QPCC hunt double honours, Defence Force see off Lendelle’s roaring Malick Blue Lions
After another breathtaking weekend of the Republic Cup National Youth Football League (NYFL), the four grand finals have been set across the varying age groups: Under-13, Under-15, Under-17 and Under-20. There will be an all-North Zone final in the Under-15 category for fans to savour at the Republic Bank Sports …
Read More »Daly Bread: Into the political hereafter; as Opposition Leader shows up Govt response to Privy Council
There is a new example of political truth being stranger than fiction. It is that it takes two very wobbly Attorneys General to make a distrusted Opposition look good. When it was not trying to pretend that the outcome of the recent case in the Privy Council (the PC) was …
Read More »NYFL 23: Ginga’s dose of Nantons and Vene flavour sets up U13 finale with Cox CS; Premier U17s stun QPCC
Penalties, penalties, and then some more penalties. The first day of semifinal action in the 2023 Republic Cup National Youth Football League (NYFL) was filled with penalty drama yesterday, with both Under-17 semis decided by dramatic penalty shootouts—with a Naparima College cricketer, Raheem Nelson, emerging as the hero at the …
Read More »Noble: Ordinary women in extraordinary circumstances; lingering lesson of Mahdia tragedy
In 2014, Brij V Lal, an Indo-Fijian historian, at a Fiji Day of Remembrance said: “One of my life’s ambitions has been to remember what others have forgotten or chosen to forget—to give our people a voice and a modicum of humanity, to give them a place at the table …
Read More »Vaneisa: Indifference has a cost; public servants must serve the people
Boorish, sexist, callous and unsympathetic responses to complaints sum up the way the public generally feels treated when they approach our state institutions. A few examples might show how widespread it is. At a recent community crime meeting in Warrenville hosted by the TTPS, residents from Cunupia and Warrenville spoke …
Read More »CPL 23: Simmons banks on vets as TKR reveal retentions; Caribbean players confirmed
Trinbago Knight Riders head coach Phil Simmons is banking on his veterans to come good, as they prepare for the 2023 Republic Bank Caribbean Premier League (CPL) season with few changes to their roster of regional players. TKR finished bottom of the CPL standings in 2022, with just three wins …
Read More »NYFL 23: QPCC win uniform protest; Downer: Crown Trace correct on point of law
QPCC will continue their campaign for all four Republic Cup National Youth Football League (NYFL) trophies after the Parkites survived a protest by Crown Trace FC against the uniforms worn by the former club’s under-15 team on Tuesday afternoon. The QPCC U-15s, as the away team, wore at least three …
Read More »Eve: TTFA “looking into” possible Nicaragua protest, coy on Shaw but welcomes Che
Trinidad and Tobago Men’s National Senior Team head coach Angus Eve revealed that the Trinidad and Tobago Football Association (TTFA) is “looking into” the possibility that Nicaragua fielded an ineligible player against the Soca Warriors during the 2022/23 Concacaf Nations League competition. On 4 June 2022, Uruguay-born midfielder Richard Rodriguez …
Read More »Hooper joins WI coaching staff; Sammy: Important to have right people around you
Former West Indies star allrounder Carl Hooper and opener Stuart Williams will work as assistant coaches for the regional team, as the Cricket West Indies (CWI) announced further changes to the West Indies set-up today Hooper, the only West Indies player to score over 5,000 runs and take over 100 …
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