Tag Archives: Letter to the Editor

“He was the heartbeat of our team!” Eagles honour teenaged captain Kaniel Davidson

“[…] Kaniel Davidson was more than just a player—he was the heartbeat of our team. A natural leader on and off the field, Kaniel brought passion, discipline, and an unwavering commitment to excellence that uplifted everyone around him. “[…] Off the field, Kaniel was just as remarkable: warm, respectful, driven, …

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Dear Editor: Gov’t must support community groups helping boys like Zwade

“[…] The government must do more than offer condolences. It must fund, support, and scale the grassroots programmes already working. “It must empower community leaders like Uncle Keron, coaches like Wayne Sheppard, and academies like Arima Araucans and Trendsetter Hawks who are giving these boys structure, purpose, and belief. “These …

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Dear Editor: Prime Minister should withdraw reckless comments on alleged “UNC lawyers”

“[…] As a former attorney general and current holder of the designation ‘senior counsel’ (senior advocate of the Supreme Court), Mrs Kamla Persad-Bissessar ought to know—indeed, is expected to know—that a lawyer’s previous or perceived political affiliation has no bearing whatsoever on their capacity to act ethically, independently, and professionally …

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Dear Editor: UNC has opportunity to shift T&T’s political culture—but are they capable?

“[…] The PNM’s defeat was not merely a result of shifting political allegiances but a reflection of deeper dissatisfaction among the electorate… Many citizens felt alienated, as the government operated with an air of ownership rather than stewardship. “[…] The new government, a coalition of interests, has made ambitious promises …

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MFO: Ghany Poll used “questionable methodology”; rigor and transparency needed in public opinion research

“[…] Knowing public opinion helps parties in the closing weeks of an election… Well-done opinion polls that are made public give everyone access to the same information. This approach helps our democracy. “[…] The Ghany approach raises two main methodological concerns that merit closer examination: sample size (approximately 125 per …

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Dear Editor: Political discourse has sidelined women’s issues—will women accept being afterthought?

“[…] Our reality is that: women still make up only 23% of members of Parliament; the unemployment rate for women remains higher than for men, especially among young women aged 15-24 (CSO, 2022); and one in three women in Trinidad and Tobago has experienced intimate partner violence (UN Women Caribbean, 2023). “[…] The late Hazel Brown, one …

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Dear Editor: Safeguarding Dept should address obscene, abusive language by coaches

“[…] Under Fifa’s Code of Conduct and Disciplinary Code, the use of profanity or degrading language by coaches can constitute emotional abuse and a breach of safeguarding standards, particularly in youth and grassroots settings. “However, in the context of Trinidad and Tobago, there’s an added layer of complexity. The use …

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