Speaking at Indian Arrival Day celebrations in Penal on 30th May 2026, Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar called for national unity. She stated that: “We have no Mother India, we have no Mother Africa, we have no Mother China, no Mother Europe, no mother other nation. What we have is Mother …
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“Fed up of the disrespect!” T&T Men’s and Women’s players hit out at TTFA president
On 17 April 2026, the day of their must-win Brazil 2027 World Cup qualifier against El Salvador at the Hasely Crawford Stadium in Port of Spain, the Trinidad and Tobago Women’s National Senior Team woke up to a message in the players’ WhatsApp chat group from assistant manager Carissa Orr, …
Read More »Dr Teelucksingh: My lesson in medical care from a daughter of the canefields
As a newly minted doctor fresh from postgraduate training in the United Kingdom, I returned home brimming with confidence. I was brash, full of textbook knowledge and ready to tackle any medical challenge that came my way. Little did I know that one of my most memorable patients would teach …
Read More »South Korea spank Soca Warriors 5-0; King’s troops out of their depth
The Trinidad and Tobago Men’s National Senior Team endured a humbling night in Utah yesterday as they were trounced 5-0 by the Republic of Korea in an international friendly. The Asian outfit failed to score in their two earlier outings this year, after losses to Ivory Coast (4-0) and Austria …
Read More »Hatt: Why criticism from coaches is also important for developing athletes
“[…] Often, our instinct is to protect athletes. Making mistakes, losing races, or failing can be embarrassing, frustrating, and sometimes devastating. So, we try to make them feel better by saying things like: ‘It’s okay’, or ‘You’ll get them next time’. “While those statements may be true, they are incomplete. …
Read More »King: Once we defend well, scoring chances will come; Kobi named T&T captain for S/Korea friendly
Twenty-two-year-old defender Kobi Henry will lead out the Trinidad and Tobago Men’s National Senior Team tomorrow, as the Soca Warriors face South Korea from 9pm (TT time) in an international friendly at BYU South Field in Utah. Football fans can watch the match on BYUtv.org or BYUtv app. Henry is …
Read More »Warner: “Inequality in T&T is no longer subtle—we’re entering dangerous territory”
“[…] Trinidadians and Tobagonians are resilient people. But what citizens rarely tolerate for long is inconsistency. Once people begin believing that there are different rules for different classes of citizens, public trust begins to erode very quickly. “That erosion of trust is becoming one of the defining features of modern …
Read More »Dear Editor: The sell-out of Rocky Point; the problem with Aboud’s Tobago deal
“[…] (John Aboud’s Superior Hotels) consistently refused to adjust the project’s scale, design, or mitigation strategies, demonstrating a profound lack of understanding regarding the severity of the impacts on the sensitive marine environment. “[…] A development of this magnitude at this specific coastal location is fundamentally incompatible with the two …
Read More »Senator’s son, Ali Kazim Nakhid, among 11 changes in T&T team to face South Korea
Trinidad and Tobago Men’s National Senior Team head coach Derek King announced 11 changes to his squad, inclusive of three first-time call-ups, for Saturday’s friendly international assignment against South Korea in Utah. The match will be South Korea’s penultimate warm-up before the 2026 World Cup, with the Asian powerhouse team …
Read More »Vaneisa: Influenced out of our minds—we’re being recalibrated into simpletons
Ask someone for help to resolve an issue and more often than not they will tell you that YouTube is your friend. It can sort out all sorts of technical things and show you how to fix or assemble gadgets and devices. Google it, they say. Today’s challenges are solved …
Read More »Dr Teelucksingh: Blind spots; what long lines for free cataract surgery says about T&T’s healthcare
The photographs were difficult to ignore. Long lines outside the Seventh-day Adventist Hospital. Elderly patients waiting patiently in chairs. Family members guiding parents and grandparents through crowds. Faces filled with hope, anxiety and exhaustion. All for cataract surgery. Not cosmetic surgery. Not experimental treatment. Not some futuristic robotic procedure available …
Read More »Teenaged Rio is 10th T&T international to play in England Premiership, after Arsenal outing
Nineteen-year-old utility player Rio Cardines became the tenth Trinidad and Tobago international to play in the England Premier League today, when he played for all 90 minutes in a 2-1 home loss to Arsenal in their final league match of the 2025/26 season. Cardines, who has played at right wing …
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