A major blunder by Real Maracas goalkeeper Junior Granger and a 73rd minute goal by Club Sando’s Trevon Mitchell earned the South Zone club a vital come from behind victory in the CNG National Super League (NSL) Premiership Division yesterday evening at the Maracas Recreation Ground. After the final whistle, disappointed …

Not being a religious person, I must confess that religion (used here collectively) confuses me, and quite often frightens me. Mark you, I am not disrespectful towards religion or religious persons. If I were, I’d be alienated from most of my family, relatives, friends and fellow-citizens, almost all of whom …

Trinidad and Tobago National Senior Team coach Stephen Hart will finally get the chance to simulate a World Cup qualifying run, as the Trinidad and Tobago Football Association (TTFA) confirmed an international friendly against Nicaragua on October 13 in Trinidad. Hart has repeatedly asked for two exhibition games within a …

A few days ago a young mother, pregnant with her second child, filed a report with the police. Her estranged husband had turned up at her parents’ home and threatened to “blow” them up. Roughly twelve hours later, in the dead of night, the house where she lived with her …

Central FC midfielder Sean De Silva notched an opening day double at Mahaica Oval yesterday as the defending Pro League champion club got its 2015/16 season off to a flawless start with a 3-0 win over Point Fortin Civic. “I think coming off the CONCACAF performance this was a little …

The competing arguments concerning the appointment of Mrs Helen Drayton to the Chair of the Board of Directors of a State enterprise—immediately following her completion of service as an Independent Senator—has highlighted once again the issue of appointments in the public sector other than those made to the constitutionally established …

St Anthony’s College produced an inspired second half performance yesterday afternoon to notch a 2-nil win over Trinity College East in a clash of two struggling SSFL Premier Division teams. Goals by substitute Shem Clauzel and winger Kathon St Hillaire were enough for St Anthony’s first home win this year …

TT Pro League all-time leading goal scorer Devorn Jorsling failed to convert a second half penalty as Defence Force was held 1-1 by St Ann’s Rangers at the Hasely Crawford Stadium yesterday in the first competitive match of the 2015/16 season. St Ann’s Rangers goalkeeper Stefan Berkeley, who followed new …

North East Stars and San Juan Jabloteh will join Point Fortin Civic FC in hosting games within their communities this season, as the 2015/16 Digicel TT Pro League competition promises a community-based focus for the upcoming term. Pro League CEO Dexter Skeene said the top flight clubs will play more …

Trinidad and Tobago is now officially in a crime wave. And, unfortunately, the criminals are not waving “bye, bye.” This week, Shawn Joseph, a construction worker, was murdered at “The Perfect Hideout”, which begs the question as to exactly where is safe these days. Joseph, according to the Trinidad Guardian, …

Three years ago, at a workshop on women’s health, a street-smart 23-year-old from along the East West Corridor asked me, “If a man — in my mouth, I could get pregnant?” It will shock many to know that while in popular discourse about sexuality, young people are stereotyped as sexually …

Seven goals, a mini-brawl, two red cards and a debatable late penalty kick. It was all happening at the Dibe Recreation Ground in Long Circular this evening. When the dust settled, NLCB La Horquetta SA was the happier of the two teams after holding on for an exciting 4-3 win …