The Trinidad and Tobago Football Association (TTFA) will hold a series of coaching webinars, beginning on 10 April 2021, under the banner of ‘Everybody In’, which will be open to all coaches from Trinidad and Tobago. The concept, according to the TTFA release, is part of its ‘ongoing efforts to …

The Trinidad and Tobago Men’s National Senior Team will play for their place at the 2021 Concacaf Gold Cup between 2-6 July, after Concacaf confirmed its playoff dates yesterday evening. The Soca Warriors play Montserrat on either 2 or 3 July at the InterMiami CF Stadium in Ft Lauderdale with …

The following is a release from the Ministry of Foreign and Caricom Affairs: The Government of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago notes with concern the most recent activity at the La Soufrière volcano and its impact on the government and people of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines. Trinidad and …

“[The TTFA’s] associate members also need structural reform, especially for youth development. Every group does whatever it wants. Under-8s may play in 7v7 competitions in south Trinidad, but play 5v5 in the east, and something completely different in the north—each with different sized goalposts or field dimensions. There is no …

Trinidad and Tobago Sportsman of the Year and Olympic swimmer Dylan Carter was one of three athletes to receive funding from the Ministry of Sport and Community Development yesterday, via the Elite Athlete Programme. The other two athletes were sprinter Jereem Richards and boxer Nigel Paul. A release from the …

The Trinidad and Tobago Men’s National Senior Team remain 103rd in the world according to the latest Fifa rankings, which was updated yesterday. European outfit, Belgium, led all 210 football nations followed by France, Brazil, England and Portugal. Mexico (11) are the highest ranked team in Concacaf. The Soca Warriors …

“[…] We feel the impact of years of systemic bias. We have been relegated to second-class citizens because of our gender even though our records and accomplishments are amongst the best across the Caribbean region. “[…] Imagine how disheartening it is to hear the men get paid for matches in …

Despite months of preparation for the rollout of the Ministry of Health’s vaccination programme, health officials are struggling to manage the volume of requests for vaccines. Principal medical officer, Dr Maryam Abdool Richards, said: “We have received concerns from members of the population regarding the time taken to reach the …

Fatima College technical director and KNVB coaching instructor Hayden Martin and former Trinidad and Tobago Football Association (TTFA) TIPP scout director Sean Powder discuss the road to Qatar 2022, coach Terry Fenwick’s tactical approach and Puerto Rican whispers. Subscribe for free to to the Burdie and Barney Show for access …

The Ministry of Education announced that only students in forms four to six will be returning to physical classes when the new school term starts on 12 April. Of those students, the ministry further specifies that they can only report for school for practical subject components like School-Based Assessments (SBAs). …

Minister of Health Terrence Deyalsingh received his vaccination against Covid-19 today. Before the jab, the health minister said that he was happy about the start of the vaccine rollout. “From all reports so far, barring a couple hiccups, which you will expect, things have gone relatively smoothly. We have been …

Prime Minister Dr Keith Rowley has tested positive for Covid-19, after falling ill on Easter Monday. A release from the Office of the Prime Minister this morning confirmed that Rowley now numbers among Trinidad and Tobago’s 8,000-odd citizens who tested positive for the novel coronavirus. “Prime Minister Dr the Hon …