The Media Association of Trinidad and Tobago’s (MATT) executive committee has named the remaining members of its committee to investigate the media body’s role in an incident at the Trinidad Guardian which led to the resignation of three journalists. The investigative committee is chaired by veteran journalist Tony Fraser and now …
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NAAA: Sport Minister exposed T&T to international sanctions
The National Association of Athletics Administrations of Trinidad and Tobago (NAAA) has retorted to criticisms from Sport Minister Anil Roberts by accusing the minister of lacking patience and respect for World Anti-Doping Agency’s (WADA) legal procedures. The NAAA further claimed that Roberts’ probes and public pronouncements on the Semoy Hackett …
Read More »Million dollar league: Pro League’s back with big pay-out and new teams
Trinidad and Tobago’s Digicel Pro League football competition will offer a $1 million first prize to its champion club for the 2013/14 season, which kicks off at the Ato Boldon Stadium in Couva on Friday 13 September. The first prize is more than double last season’s cash award of $400,000, …
Read More »Poldier Griffith plans National Security costume party
New National Security Minister Gary Griffith is set to add some much needed swag to his post as the man without a political party stressed yesterday that he intends to make fancy dress parties the first order of business. “You will see less of me in a suit,” Griffith told …
Read More »DIRECTV signs Oliver Stone for Brazil 2014 W/Cup ads
Oscar and Golden Globe award winning filmmaker Oliver Stone will debut on DIRECTV’s Brazil 2014 World Cup team this October when the network officially launches it advertising campaign for the upcoming prestigious FIFA tournament. Stone, who produced classic movies like JFK, Platoon and Wall Street, has been hired to capture …
Read More »Riyadh romp: Jones inspires Warriors to Saudi Arabia triumph
A two goal blast from Kenwyne Jones within the opening five minutes of today’s 2013 OSN Cup third place playoff contest lifted the “Soca Warriors” to an impressive 3-1 win over host nation, Saudi Arabia, at the King Fahd International Stadium in Riyadh. Jones was replaced after 38 minutes and …
Read More »Ramlogans’ attorneys batter Express ladies
If you are squeamish about seeing women being firmly put in their place, please look away now. Because those Trinidad Express ladies sure got what was coming to them. Anika Gumbs-Sandiford apparently spent the last week tiptoeing around Attorney General Anand Ramlogan; an investigative reporter can never be too careful, …
Read More »Warriors look to ambush hosts Saudi Arabia
The Trinidad and Tobago national senior football team spent Friday night enjoying the warmth and culture of Saudi Arabia as the “Soca Warriors” were guests at the Al Masmac Palace of King Abdul Aziz in Riyadh. Tomorrow at 11.45 am (T&T time), the Warriors will try to repay their generosity …
Read More »Seetahal catches Beetham bug
An eruption of fury from Beetham Gardens has again captivated and repulsed Trinidad and Tobago over the past week as the debate raged over lawlessness, police force, newspaper ethics and the nation’s attitude to its angry, poorer class. Thankfully, on this occasion no one threatened to shoot Beetham residents and …
Read More »Connection spanks Defence Force in Charity Shield
DIRECTV W Connection kicked off the 2013/14 Pro League season with an avalanche of goals last night as the “Savonetta Boys” romped to a 4-2 triumph over Pro League defending champions, Defence Force, in the Digicel Charity Shield at the Hasely Crawford Stadium. The season will kick off properly next …
Read More »Gary the Gunslinger advises self into National Security post
Trinidad and Tobago Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar told the nation today that she was advised to appoint former Defence Force Captain Gary Griffith as her fourth National Security Minister in three years. It might not have been the most impartial advice the Prime Minister ever received. Her advisor on national …
Read More »UAE-know-it: Molino jets in to star in Warriors thriller
Trinidad and Tobago midfielder Kevin Molino hopped off a plane in Saudi Arabia this morning, following an 18-hour flight from Miami, and played his part in a stunning “Soca Warriors” revival on the same day. Molino, who plays for Orlando City in the United States A’ League, came off the …
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