Clik here to view.
Whistle-blower law ‘in new year’
Government is hoping to have new whistle-blower legislation become law in the New Year. This is according to Attorney General and chairman of the Joint Select Committee (JSC) on whistle-blower...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Boy, 14, wins Tobago Day grand prize
In mid-December, most 14-year-old children in Tobago are probably knee-deep in holiday preparations or wondering what present they’re going to get on Christmas Day.Not Jakeem Welch, who received his...
View ArticleEducation ministry to hold national consultations
Education Minister Anthony Garcia says he is hoping consultation with the national community early next year will bring results for his ministry.Speaking at a news conference at the Ministry of...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Too many disputes end in violence
A High Court judge says that citizens in this country are far too often resorting to violence to resolve disputes.“What is it that makes you behave violently in a situation?” Justice Maria Wilson...
View ArticleClik here to view.
State money for Carnival under pressure
State-owned National Gas Company, which ordered a freeze on wage hikes and bonuses last month, is remaining mum on whether cutbacks at the company will negatively affect contract employees.GML...
View ArticleNothing in competitions worth $2 million
I am one of those who criticised Dr Keith Rowley fiercely before he was the prime minister. But thus far, I cannot say that I am disappointed, since as the prime Minister, I think he has demonstrated...
View ArticleCuts not deep enough
While I welcome the Government’s decision to reduce the amount of money given to the Chutney and Soca Monarch competitions, it does not go far enough. (My goodness! Eight million dollars for...
View ArticleWill the Heritage and Stabilisation Fund be used?
Will the Government seek monies from the Heritage and Stabilisation Fund (HSF) to rally the country through the rough times ahead?As at September 30, 2014, this “back-up” fund had US$5.5 billion. In...
View ArticleKidnapping still rife but unreported
CoP Mr Williams wants to be honest and tell the truth about what is going on here with regard to serious and organised crime.The way I now see it, with a few days to go before the year ends, we could...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Eve calls on FPATT to help Soca Warriors
Former national midfielder now turned coach Angus Eve is calling on the Football Players Association of T&T (FPATT) to come to the assistance of the Soca Warriors now. The footballers are locked in...
View ArticleWith confidentiality comes culpability, Jearlean John
The taste of the grapes on her lips must be sour indeed. Ms Jearlean John would have us today believe that the public will think any kinder of her if she can point to mismanagement in the HDC occurring...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Denyse Plummer tells of her crossover: From revelry to righteousness
Former National Calypso Monarch Denyse Plummer launched her autobiographical book, The Crossover at The Normandie in St Ann’s on Friday.Summarised with the phrase “from revelry to righteousness,” the...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Designer Delia Alleyne pops up at the Shop
Delia Alleyne was one of the first graduates of the University of T&T’s now seven-year-old fashion school. A first of its kind in the region, the school now churns out on average 37 graduates a...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Called to the religious life
Sister Annetta Alexander is a nun with the Sisters of St Joseph of Cluny, whose headquarters are at The Provincialate at St Joseph’s Convent in Port-of-Spain. She has been the Provincial Leader since...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Central Zone teams told to take charge
Discipline will be the watchword for the upcoming season of the Central Zone of the T&T Cricket Board (TTCB) as its interim management committee seeks to improve on administrative successes of the...
View ArticleClik here to view.
‘Australia v West Indies at MCG being best for the Boxing Day Test!’
Despite that 1st Test featuring West Indies and Australia, “Happy Christmas 2015 everyone!” I am not being facetious, as, all things considered, situations could have been much worse generally. Even...
View ArticleThomas puts Police on top
Police FC heads into the Christmas break on a three-game winning streak after defeating cellar-positioned Club Sando 2-0 in the first game of a double-header at the Ato Boldon Stadium in Couva of the...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Is it fair to stop playing for your country?
The answer to that question is Yes. It is fair to stop playing if you get injured, or too old to compete or if you wish to change your profession. But the reason for refusing to play for the national...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Emrit axed as Red Force skipper
WALTER ALIBEYAll rounder Jason Mohammed’s name is being tipped as the man to take over as captain of the T&T team for the coming Nagico Super50 Cricket Tournament which begins on January 7. He is...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Brathwaite, Blackwood knock up half-centuries
GEELONG—Opener Kraigg Brathwaite and Jermaine Blackwood both gathered half-centuries as West Indies survived a day of extreme temperatures to flourish on the opening day of their two-day tour fixture...
View Article