The Arima Borough Council unanimously approved a resolution on Thursday to name a proposed pavilion at the Larry Gomes Cricket Enclosure at Princess Royal Park, Arima after iconic spin bowler Sunil Phillip Narine. Narine, who turned 36 today, is a retired West Indies cricketer although he continues to compete in …

The Cricket West Indies (CWI) selection panel has inserted 27-year-old left arm fast bowler Obed McCoy into the West Indies team for the upcoming ICC T20 World Cup, as a replacement for 32-year-old allrounder Jason Holder. Holder, whose confirmed absence was described as notable by lead selector Desmond Haynes, was …

With great dismay last Tuesday, I read the lamentation of three government ministers concerning the state of crime in Trinidad & Tobago and the incidence of drug use amongst youths. One of them, Minister Camille Robinson-Regis, felt “helplessness” in the face of violence. The obvious response is to invite her …

The ongoing saga of the auditor general and the understatement of the country’s revenue reveal the quality of our leaders. Did Dr Keith Rowley exhibit due diligence in approving the nomination? We have long harped on the notion of seniority in promoting leaders. But is that the best approach? In …

On 16 May, the Central Bank Museum launched an exhibition of the late Glen Roopchand’s art. Roopchand, whose work is perhaps most publicly visible in his rendition of Carlisle Chang’s The Inherent Nobility of Man, which is on display at the Piarco International Airport, died in July 2022. The collection …

Trinidad and Tobago Men’s National Senior Team head coach Angus Eve named the uncapped overseas-based trio of Tyrese Spicer, Dantaye Gilbert and Steffen Yeates in a 39-man provisional squad for the country’s first 2026 World Cup qualifier against Grenada on Wednesday 5 June. The Soca Warriors are grouped with Costa …

Trinidad and Tobago will avoid Jamaica in Concacaf Nations League 2024-25 group stage action, although both teams are in Group B. The Nations League format pits six teams in two groups with the top two finishers advancing to the quarterfinal round. However, each team has just four games and face …

Trinidad and Tobago Women’s National Senior Team head coach Richard Hood has selected 14 teenagers in his 22-member squad to represent the country in the Queen’s Friendly Tournament next week in Curaçao. The Women Soca Warriors will face Aruba on Wednesday 29 May and Sunday 2 June and tackle Curaçao …

The Pro Series Under-16 football team are the only defending champions left standing as the Republic Bank National Youth Football League (RBNYFL) holds its Trinidad finals on Saturday at the Mannie Ramjohn Stadium in Marabella. Pro Series, who won the Under-15 category last year, will aim to rule the roost …

“[…] We humbly request your support to make our journey to the Genesis Cup possible. Your contribution will not only benefit our team but also promote football excellence in our community. “We aspire not to suffer the same fate as the Jaric Titans, and your generosity can help us achieve …

“[…] Many people in Trinidad are apprehensive about insurance. This is because there is a belief that all insurance agents are just salespeople who are only interested in one thing: the commission. They don’t care about you—you’re just a sale. “[…] Not all insurance agents are like that… The genuine …

“[…] We are not serious/Very few conscious/So I cannot agree with mih own chorus!…” from the first verse of Dis Place nice by Brother Valentino. “[…] Your silence will not protect you…” Audre Lorde, on the false beliefs and toxic consequences earned from calculated or cowardly silences. “Last call to …