Kyll ‘em off Jim!
Kyllukey represents a time-handicap ‘special’ in the ten-runner Maiden Stakes over six furlonbgs of Lingfield polytrack this afternoon, drawn nine? It’s a downer for sure, especially as we’re prepared...
View ArticleCricket best-run sport says sports minister
The T&T Cricket Board, headed by its three-term president Azim Bassarath, has been hailed as the best performing National Sports Organisation (NSO) by Minister of Sport and Youth Affairs Darryl...
View ArticleWindies go under by 72 runs
The West Indies team arrived at the P Sara Oval yesterday morning to be greeted by the usual overcast and gloomy conditions but little did they know that the weather would actually reflect their state...
View ArticleTTNGL offer a success says NGC chairman
The T&T National Gas Ltd (TTNGL) has traded $200,000,000 worth of shares in just one week after the launch of its Initial Public Offering (IPO) on October 19. The IPO, which was launched at a price...
View ArticleCaroni Green set to increase local output
Caroni Green Ltd (CGL) proposes to further expand local production capacity by harnessing the expertise and skills of local farmers. This was announced by Sharma Lalla, the new CEO of CGL, when the...
View ArticleBeware the dangers of challenging the leader
One of the idiosyncracies of political parties south of the Caroni bridge is that whenever there is a direct challenge to the leadership the challenger ultimately meets an untimely demise. It happened...
View ArticleThe train explained
Trinidad needs a train system because there are too many cars and trucks on the road at rush hour and consequently a lot of productive hours are lost sitting in traffic. There is no way anyone,...
View ArticleKamla’s magnet has lost its pull
Now that the campaign launch of Kamla’s re-election has turned out to be a colossal flop, her spin doctors and bloggers are working 24/7 to wish away the reality.Fact is that the event was heavily...
View ArticleTorture claims from Tobago double murder accused
One of the men charged with the murder of British-born attorney Richard Wheeler and his wife Grace, accused police investigators of torture when he appeared in court today. Murder accused Naajip Hills...
View ArticleFamily loses everything in Point Lisas fire
A Point Lisas family of seven is today homeless after an early morning fire destroyed their home and all their belongings. Losses are estimated at $2 million. Cynthia Moore, 75, her husband Leroy, 75,...
View ArticleHold put on POS/Sando hike fare
The Port of Spain/ San Fernando Taxi Drivers’ Association has decided against implementing a proposal to hike the fare from $15 one way to $18.Association President Hayden Whiskey and treasurer Rodney...
View ArticleAn ordeal to donate blood
My husband has recently been given blood transfusions at the General Hospital. We have always understood the unwritten rule that if you take blood out from the system, you try and put it back for...
View ArticleHalloween treat or trick?
Is the trend of celebrating Halloween in Trinidad a trick or treat? The world is a global village, there’s no doubt. With cable, social media, immigration, expats and Google, we are exposed to most...
View ArticleT&T has absenteeism problem says WTO chair
T&T ranks fifth among countries in the world with the highest rates of workplace absenteeism. This was one of the facts coming out of the first day of the Absenteeism Conference hosted by the...
View ArticleMoonilal quits as Chief Whip to contest leadership
Dr Roodal Moonilal has resigned as Opposition Chief Whip as he has decided to run for the leader of the United National Congress (UNC) in their upcoming internal elections.Moonilal, who is the...
View ArticleStag truck turns over on south-bound lane
An overturned truck in the vicinity of Brentwood, Chaguanas caused a massive traffic pile up as crates of Stag bottles were scattered around the south-bound lane of the Solomon Hocho Highway.Around...
View ArticleMoonilal eyes Opposition Leader’s position
Oropouche East MP Dr Roodal Moonilal has his eyes on the job of Opposition Leader as he entered the election race yesterday, confident that he will emerge victorious as the United National Congress’...
View ArticleGastro strickens accused cop killer
The teenager charged with murdering police constable Montgomery Guy was yesterday ordered to be taken to the Port-of-Spain General Hospital immediately after his court appearance as his gastroenteritis...
View ArticleDon’t panic over red meat warning
Health Minister Terrence Deyalsingh yesterday advised citizens that while they were free to consume ham and other processed meats over the Christmas season, it was important to exercise common sense...
View ArticleDivali Nagar to be beamed worldwide
This year’s Divali Nagar celebrations will be broadcast to audiences in India and other countries across the globe by Zee TV network, according to Surujdeo Mangaroo, public relations officer of the...
View Article