Price gouging bordering on criminal
I was reading a letter attributed to Soraya Aziz in Monday’s T&T Guardian and when I reached paragraph eight, I was so incensed, not at what Soraya was saying, but in support of it, and I just had...
View ArticleMarch on the supermarkets
I am truly saddened and horrified at what has happened to Asami. Heartfelt condolences. I am also intrigued by the fact that usually complacent Trinis have formed a band to get the mayor out! Well,...
View ArticleBad timing; timely advice
At the death of someone, more so as a result of murder, when there is deep sadness, grief and emotions are fragile, it is not the time for rebuke or generalisations. But would the public outcry have...
View ArticleWrong gender complaining
I am in awe at the insanity in response at the PoS Mayor’s statement. I agree he was insensitive and compounded the error by repeating his message as more facts became known, but I don’t understand the...
View ArticleIn all fairness to Mayor Tim Kee
I know that what I shall be saying will be a surprise and that it will even attract the odium of countless readers. Before proceeding further, I must say that I join all right-thinking citizens in...
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Simmons dismisses Test series, CPL clash as conflict
West Indies coach Phil Simmons says that there is no conflict between the upcoming Test series against India and the Caribbean Premier League (CPL)T20 Tournament happening at the same time in the...
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Windies U-19 players top World Cup charts
Fast bowler Alzarri Joseph and right-handed batsman Shamar Springer finished fifth in the bowling and batting charts respectively after leading the West Indies to its first ever International Cricket...
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Designer Chi sells hijabs with sequins, embroidery and even bridal laces
On World Hijab Day, which was on February 1, you didn’t have to be a Muslim to wear one. The designated day was first announced in 2013. Founded by activist Nazma Khan, the story behind World Hijab Day...
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What we say about abuse when we speak out
Having the passion and investiture in both ends of the spectrum, I continue to explore the discourse on childhood adversity as it presents in adult illnesses of mind and body. I’m pursuing it in the...
View ArticleQPCC repeats as Opening Day champs ...Paragon women reign
Queen’s Park Cricket Club repeated as men’s Open Division champions when the 2016 T&T Hockey Board (T&THB) season flicked off with its annual Opening Day Tournament at the National Hockey...
View ArticleSmith praises Stadium staff
Minister of Sport and Youth Affairs Darryl Smith expressed his gratitude to the maintenance staff at the Hasely Crawford Stadium in Port-of-Spain, who managed to reopen the facility’s A1 track for use...
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Marcano brace keeps Central FC top
Out-of-favour national midfielder Jason Marcano scored in each half to lead defending champions, Central FC to a comfortbale 3-0 defeat of North East Stars to remain top of the ten-team 2015/2016...
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Top cops not probing Alleyne’s complaint: Alexander was on official duty
The T&T Police Service (TTPS) is apparently dismissing Crime Watch host Ian Alleyne’s complaints over his arrest by rival television presenter Insp Roger Alexander on Tuesday, and will not launch...
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New city mayor says: I will give it my best shot
New Port-of-Spain Mayor Keron Valentine says he intends to give his “best shot” to complete projects started by his predecessor Raymond Tim Kee. He said so during his swearing-in ceremony at City Hall...
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Ministers in war of words at education consultation
A hint of tension between the two ministers in the Ministry of Education reared its head yesterday at the second instalment of the National Consultation on Education, as Minister of State in the...
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Woman, 61, first confirmed Zika case
Fears that the rapidly spreading Zika virus would hit the shores of T&T materialised yesterday when Health Minister Terrence Deyalsingh announced T&T’s first confirmed case. Careful not to...
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Night in jail for car dealer
Chaguanas businessman Sheron Sukhdeo was forced to spend last night in jail after his family failed to secure approval for the $85,000 bail he was granted after appearing in court on charges of...
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Govt to spend $millions to restore five buildings
The Great Hall of President’s House resembles a war zone, as if a bomb went off, leaving a gaping hole in the middle of a hall where public officials were once sworn in to serve the country.Planning...
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Ten-year-old defies doctors’ prediction
Defying the odds of death is something that we hardly see on a daily basis but for ten-year-old Ezekiel Corlando Letren, it’s a daily battle. His battle started during his mother’s pregnancy as doctors...
View ArticleHotels facing cancellations: Water shortage hits Tobago’s tourism
The Water and Sewerage Authority (WASA) plans to increase its well-drilling programme as it moves to identify new water sources to address the shortfall in the water supply to Tobago.Over the past...
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