“[…] I was not charged with any offence… I trust that people will allow the truth—not social media headlines or speculation—to be what they judge me by…” The following is a statement by Trinidad and Tobago Men’s National Senior Team midfielder Joevin Jones, who was temporarily detained during a narcotics …
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“Don’t rush to judgment!” Molino grateful for support through “difficult and emotional experience”
“[…] I cooperated fully with the authorities throughout the process and was released without charge. “[…] I understand that people will have questions, but I respectfully ask that persons avoid speculation or rushing to judgment based on incomplete information…” The following is a statement by former Trinidad and Tobago Men’s …
Read More »Dear Editor: Why T&T should aid WenTen’s support of UTT’s sport students
The following is a release from Dr Karen Lawrence-Ince, director of The WenTen Foundation and Assistant Professor of CfKPES, UTT: Each year, the Centre for Kinesiology Physical Education and Sport (CfKPES) at the University of Trinidad and Tobago (UTT) graduates scores of students with Bachelor’s degrees, along with several more …
Read More »Demming: SLAPP-ing away our rights; T&T must address lawsuits meant to silence citizens
Silence is not peace. It is the beginning of social decline. Too many of us are witnessing lawsuits used not only as instruments of justice, but as instruments of pressure and silence. There is an increasing effort to silence our citizens. I have come across a global term that more …
Read More »Latapy: The problem with T&T football—accountability is not just for players and coaches, it’s for administrators too!
“[…] At the heart of my concern are two critical areas that I believe continue to affect the progress of football in Trinidad and Tobago, leadership and administration of the game, and the development and support systems surrounding our football stakeholders. These are not easy conversations, but they are necessary …
Read More »Dear Editor: TTFA’s treatment of young female players in NYL is unacceptable
“[…] Even worse were the conditions under which these young women participated for the last few weeks. There were no tents, no substitute benches, no changing areas, and no toilet facilities available for the players on the training field. “Substitutes sat directly on the ground under the scorching sun, and …
Read More »Gih dem Pace and Performance; Keanna steals show at RB Relays Festival
Gih dem, gih dem, gih dem, gih dem, gih dem, gih dem, gih dem performance… As a collective, Pace and Performance Factory (PPF) emerged as the champion club when the NAAATT Republic Bank Relays Festival was held at the Hasely Crawford Stadium in Mucurapo yesterday. By the end of the …
Read More »Dr Teelucksingh: The Ghost Ship Virus—should we be afraid?
The MV Hondius, an expedition cruise vessel that promised adventure among glaciers, seabirds and remote islands, has become the centre of an international public health investigation after a suspected outbreak of hantavirus left multiple passengers critically ill and at least three dead. A cruise has become a floating epidemiology lecture. …
Read More »Destruction without creation; Dr Harris ponders T&T economy—and a starting point for revitalisation
In 1942, Austrian economist Joseph Schumpeter coined the term ‘creative destruction’. It describes a process where innovative products, technologies, and business models continuously replace outdated ones. New firms and jobs are created, and old ones die. In Trinidad and Tobago, we experienced creative destruction in the past century. Sugar (and …
Read More »Early Bird: Was Chalkdust’s offer to train calypso judges no more than a half-pick duck?
Unlike Cro Cro, Gypsy and Sugar Aloes, Dr Hollis “Chalkdust” Liverpool has spoken in 2026. But one wishes that, in this year of the 50th anniversary of his first Calypso Monarch crown, this indisputably influential personality had chosen to say more. Everybody, I submit, would have won… There is very …
Read More »‘The method they’re using is flawed!’ Coaches slam SSFL All Star methodology, point out overlooked players
“I think a better method [to select the Secondary Schools Football League standout players] has to be used,” said Arima North Secondary head coach Wayne Sheppard. “No disrespect to young [Mikhail] Clement, who is a terrific young goalkeeper—but anyone who watched last season knows the player of the season had …
Read More »TTFA: We are not mismanaging funds; football body seeks to “clarify” financial position
“[…] In the interest of transparency, accountability, and maintaining the confidence of our membership, we wish to provide a comprehensive overview of the financial position inherited by the current administration and the realities we continue to manage…” The Trinidad and Tobago Football Association (TTFA), led by president Kieron Edwards, has …
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