“[…] The fans at last night’s match had the best of intentions: to support their team and celebrate the legacy of Dwight Yorke in his first home game as head coach. “Instead, many left the stadium angry and frustrated despite Dwight’s troops putting Cuba to the sword—their experience soured by …
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Dr Farrell: Judicial independence vs accountability—why everyone loses in Ayers-Caesar v JLSC
“[…] Both the Privy Council and the Court of Appeal noted that the motivations of the JLSC [in the Marcia Ayers-Caesar case] were not malign. “[…] In my view, reforms are needed of both the Constitution and the Judicial and Legal Services Act. The basis of the reforms must be …
Read More »Spicer: Dream come true; Yorke proud of Warriors but hopes to strengthen team
Trinidad and Tobago head coach Dwight Yorke said the country should be proud of its national football team after the Soca Warriors whipped Cuba 4-0 on Tuesday night to qualify for the 2025 Concacaf Gold Cup finals. A double from Isaiah Lee and lone items from Kevin Molino and Nathaniel …
Read More »Spicer, Lee produce encore, as T&T clout Cuba 4-0 to book G/Cup spot
“We doh beat gyul,” sang Wadicks, in the post-game entertainment at the Ato Boldon Stadium tonight, “but we beat rum bad!” Trinidad and Tobago beat Cuba pretty badly too, as it turned out. And, as far as homecomings go, Dwight Yorke could not ask for much better than that. The …
Read More »NGC injects TT$3 mil into Soca Warriors’ 2026 World Cup qualifying campaign
The National Gas Company of Trinidad and Tobago Limited (NGC) has injected TT$3 million into the Soca Warriors’ 2026 Fifa World Cup qualifying campaign. The two-year sponsorship, which is the first major commercial deal done under the tenure of current Trinidad and Tobago Football Association (TTFA) president Kieron Edwards, was …
Read More »Dear Editor: Digitalisation of Carnival could lead to national transformation
“[…] Here in Trinidad and Tobago, the Road March results still rely on a manual system—TUCO officials physically count song plays at competition venues. “This outdated process is not only time-consuming but also vulnerable to human error, bias, and undue influence…. Embracing digitalisation in Carnival adjudication could resolve these challenges …
Read More »RBNYFL 25: Three horse race in Central U17 Div, as City edge Ginga, while Beatnix thrash Tigers
City FC edged previously unbeaten FC Ginga 1-0 in Sunday’s marquee match-up of the Central Zone U-17 division at Frederick Settlement to keep alive their chances of qualifying for the knockout round of the 2025 Republic Bank National Youth Football League (RBNYFL). Kenai Richardson’ side-foot finish was enough to end …
Read More »Vaneisa: Why not stop now? Bullying must not be ‘our way of life’
It’s a little bit uncanny that I had wanted to return to discussing trauma, particularly the impact of bullying, before the issue raised itself vehemently in the public space. The story of five years of alleged physical abuse at St Mary’s College suffered by a student, who was expelled when …
Read More »Daly Bread: The Young move—reviewing new prime minister’s early election date
Twenty-four hours after his appointment by virtue of section 76(1) (a) of the Constitution to replace former prime minister Dr Keith Rowley, new prime minister Stuart Young called the next general election for April 28. This Young move is probably a good move for his prospects to be re-appointed as …
Read More »Josie vs Cancer: Lumpectomy was a ‘no-go’; my entire left breast would have to go
Chapter 2 – Lost my Double Ds… Surgery day came faster than I thought it would. In the days leading up, I busied myself preparing for my absence at work—handover, early report preparation, updates, and generally tying up loose ends. In the weeks prior, my doctor had updated us based …
Read More »Lee and Yeates get maiden goals as T&T down Cuba 2-1 in G/Cup playoff first leg
Trinidad and Tobago head coach Dwight Yorke marked his competitive international debut with a 2-1 win away to Cuba this afternoon as the Soca Warriors took a significant step towards a fourth straight Concacaf Gold group stage berth. Cuba struck first at the Antonio Maceo Stadium in Santiago and were …
Read More »Coaches body claims TTFA suspended Cooper without an interview; Kieron still silent
The Unified Football Coaches of Trinidad and Tobago (UFCTT) has defended Trinidad and Tobago Men’s National Under-17 Team head coach Shawn Cooper against supposed “unclear and ambiguous allegations”, in the wake of Trinidad and Tobago Football Association (TTFA) sanctions against the coach. On Saturday, TTFA Safeguarding manager Gary St Rose …
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