“[…] There was also disappointment in the fact that Alzarri Joseph, who is on a multi-format contract with the West Indies board, opted out to go and play franchise cricket. “It is an issue that does not seem to arise with the other ICC affiliates… The West Indies side would …

I am no prophet. I would not attempt to replicate the famous BC Pires, who used to write a column with predictions for each new year. He noted: “Some of my predictions are included only to make you laugh; the others are deadly serious and, if accurate, will make anyone …

“[…] Our deepest issue is the inequality of our education system. Despite calls for reform, we’re stuck with a system that often doesn’t prepare young people for a changing world. “The prestige schools have better facilities, better managed teachers, and more opportunities compared to schools in rural or poor areas. …

Embattled fast bowler Alzarri Joseph will not travel to Pakistan with the West Indies team after being excluded from the squad for the two Test series at the Multan Cricket Stadium between 17 – 29 January 2024. The Cricket West Indies (CWI) hinted that Joseph’s absence was at his own …

The final visit from the trio of Christmas ghosts takes Ebenezer Scrooge to a future—his possible future if he maintains his current pattern of behaviour. While Charles Dickens depicts this particular spectre as the most dreadful of the lot, it is actually the one who really represents the most hopeful …

My intended topic this week was a further examination of the rumblings over leadership succession within the People’s National Movement (PNM), the party currently in government, with the General Elections due no later than November next year. I have been suspicious that the PNM hierarchy wishes to avoid succession to …

“[…] A thrill of hope! The weary world rejoices. Long lay the world in sin and error pining, till He appeared and the soul felt its worth…” Excerpt from the carol O Holy Night. 2024 has been a very tough year! The word ‘pining’ captures our mood after the battering of …

“[…] For some children, reading happens naturally, but that’s not the case for a lot of children. “A simple rule like English words can’t end in the letter ‘v’ will teach children to spell so many words [like] ‘have’, ‘above’, ‘give’, ‘live’…” Wired868 highlights the day-to-day lives of everyday Trinbagonians in …

The Jamaica Women’s National Under-20 team will have something worth declaring at Customs when they return to Kingston, as they downed the T&T Red Angels (effectively the Trinidad and Tobago Women’s National Under-17 team) 2-1 in the Jewels of the Caribbean Under-20 final this evening at the Ato Boldon Stadium …

A second half goal by substitute Gillisha Gilbert guided the Jamaica Women’s National Under-20 Team to a 1-0 win over the T&T Red Angels (effectively the Trinidad and Tobago Women’s National Under-17 team) at the Larry Gomes Stadium today in the closing group stage match of the Jewels of the …

“[…] The West Indies board may have, as I wrote, taken Alzarri Joseph out of the England series and provided him with professional help, so he might have been able to come back and go to Pakistan in a much better mental place. But that was not done. “They felt …

“[…] Lisa’s life was a beacon of love, compassion, and unwavering dedication. Her relentless pursuit to uplift others, especially young women, stood as a testament to her character. “As a mentor, she kindled a fire within countless souls, empowering them to dig deep, to endure, to rise resiliently amidst adversity. …