Nestle to ‘Do Some Good’ for T&T
Even in the midst of a recession, Nestle T&T Limited will continue to do its part to contribute to the economy and T&T as a whole. That was the commitment made yesterday by Michel Beneventi,...
View ArticleInvest in reducing juvenile delinquency
In a recently published letter in which I rubbished the idea of boot camps as a solution to our issues of juvenile delinquency, I also made reference to continuous assessment as a measure to curb the...
View ArticleRole of education in the economy
The Prime Minister made some damning statements on our education system. These include:• society has only been concerned with certification and not education; • it’s about getting a certificate to the...
View ArticleChaos in school a reflection of our societal norms
The chaos in our schools is a glaring reflection of our societal principals on behaviour and standards. Education is extremely broad and this learning process is where by we acquire knowledge, skills,...
View ArticleFocus tertiary funding
I thought we were in a recession. But just recently I saw the University of T&T (UTT) advertise eight (8) staff positions in the Performing Arts department, including a professor of trumpet. LOL....
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PM says Government will redouble efforts to protect prison officers
Prime Minister Dr Keith Rowley is extending condolences to relatives of murdered prison officer Fitzalbert Victor.In a statement issued by the Office of the Prime Minister, the Prime Minister says the...
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NLC wants inquiry into Narine attacks
The National League Committee (NLC) has written to the secretary of the T&T Cricket Board (TTCB), Arjoon Ramlal calling on him to convene a meeting to set up a committee to investigate what they...
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Horseracing has been good to many
The Arima Race Club (ARC) celebrated its 22nd anniversary of centralisation at Santa Rosa on Saturday. Over those years, turfites have supported the Club and enjoyed the performances of numerous...
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Fire and Passion aims to impress on return
Fire And Passion looks a solid bet for an ‘aged’ Maiden Stakes over a mile of Kempton polytrack tonight despite a weight-for-age difference of 18 lbs and an absence of eight weeks.Fitness isn’t at...
View ArticleBarker names U-16s team to vie for first CNA title
Following her mild outburst over the preparation of the national Under-16 team for the upcoming Caribbean Netball Association’s Jean Pierre Under-16 Tournament in Barbados, coach Janelle Barker has...
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Merryboys bank on Bankers
Bankers Insurance Company Limited continues to invest in sports in T&T and recently came on board cricket with a outfit sponsorship for one of the top local cricket teams Merryboys Sports...
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Corneal: Give regional Associations $$$ help
A call is now being made for all clubs in the regional football associations - Eastern Football Association (EFA), Northern Football Association (NFA), Southern Football Association (SFA), Central...
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About last night: Stay quiet and protect daddy
“Given the prevalence of incest, and that the family is the basic unit upon which society rests, imagine what would happen if every (child) currently being abused—and every adult who was abused but...
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To reach that next birthday
When Travis Meade walked into his surprise birthday party two weeks ago, his family, girlfriend and colleagues would have breathed a silent prayer of thanks that he was able to live to see 24.Because...
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Active prison hit list now 14
Prisons officer Fitzalbert Victor Jr knew his life was in danger and reported to his colleagues that he was being threatened by an inmate at one of the nation’s prisons.In fact, it is now being...
View ArticleSome guards wilt under ‘pressure’
For their own safety, prisons officers are reportedly considering leaving the profession or staying and becoming rogue officers, Prisons Officers Association (POA) secretary Gerard Gordon said...
View ArticleTransparency chair: Civil society must step up to police those in authority
Civil society must play a greater role to police those in authority, says chairman of the T&T Transparency Institute Deryck Murray. He was speaking at a press conference at Fernandes Industrial...
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Imbert seeks info on bank’s compliance rules
Finance Minister Colm Imbert has called on State-owned bank, First Citizens, to provide him with information on the systems in place at the bank to ensure there is compliance with financial obligations...
View ArticleProblem students at El Do East identified
Between 25 to 30 El Dorado East Secondary School students who were allegedly involved in illegal activities, ranging from gambling, drugs, sex and threatening teachers, could be removed from...
View ArticleMore police patrols for schools—Dillon
Police would support security at schools by liaising with them on a daily and weekly basis and officers would also have a working relationship with principals and school deans in areas that needed...
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