In the parliamentary debate held on Monday last, the boastful confirmation from the minister of transport that the air and sea bridges carried 50,000 persons between Trinidad and Tobago during the Easter week came up again. The prime minister reportedly ‘dismissed as a distortion the opposition leader’s reference to the …

“[…] With their religions, customs, values and hopes for a brighter future in tow, they came ashore and breathed new life into the economic, social and cultural fabric of their adopted homeland; and, well over a century later, the torch of their legacy of sacrifice, perseverance and temerity is ably …

It is indisputable that Covid-19 represents the most significant health and economic threat faced in this generation. We have had raging arguments about the effects of efforts to contain the virus. Achieving the scale of the required changes in personal behaviour is challenging, but such changes are integral to success.  …

NCRHA CEO Davlin Thomas: ‘[…] The numbers speak for themselves. The reduction in mortality rate by sixty percent (60%) is exceptional. This experienced and highly qualified multidisciplinary team has also achieved a 25% increase in discharges, with a near full to capacity bed occupancy…’ TTRNA president Idi Stuart: ‘[…] The …

“[…] Thus far, there have been over 260 Covid-19 related deaths in this month of May alone, out of a total of 440 during this pandemic. This is one of the worst incidences of Covid-19 related deaths globally per million population. “Citizens of T&T, especially those who have lost their loved …

Trinidad and Tobago Men’s National Senior Team head coach Terry Fenwick made 10 changes to his squad from their last international match day window, as they head for crucial Qatar 2022 World Cup qualifying contests against the Bahamas and St Kitts and Nevis on 5 and 8 June respectively. But …

“[…] If in fact [Royal Castle] has proceeded with procuring alternative means to provide its food to the public while bypassing its workers and their union, these would constitute serious breaches of the collective agreement and violations of the law.  “These could include illegally outsourcing or subcontracting labour, failing to …

I’m old enough to remember the global economic recession of the 1980s and Lord Relator’s hit calypso ‘Food Prices’—which highlighted the ridiculous prices. Trinbagonians, have you noticed that food and consumer prices have risen astronomically? The cost of living has spiralled dramatically since the onset of Covid-19 due mainly to the …

Former Soca Warriors defender and 2001 World Youth Cup player Makan Hislop explains how Tobago footballers get a raw deal when trying to get into the national team. Subscribe for free to the Burdie and Barney Show to hear the full interview and check out our entire archive at Apple …

“[…] When you see tents set up [outside hospitals] is when your health system is overwhelmed, but we were using tents from day one! These billion dollar facilities we have and they are not designed to treat infectious diseases. “[…] And the tents are another story. They are sweltering hot …

“[…] We have taken the decision to reach out to the board as we believe this is an issue of singular importance. Firstly, it involves the removal of the most experienced physicians in our country in the care of patients with Covid-19, at a time when their services are most …

“There is a difference between managing and leading, and so far the government has been doing the best it can to manage this crisis,” said goodtalkTnT director Peter Gales. “Now, it’s time to lead us out of it, by giving us a finish line we can see—and a plan to get there…” …