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Today, Trinidad and Tobago, and indeed the Caribbean, bids farewell to a true cultural giant. With the passing of Dr Slinger Francisco, the Mighty Sparrow, affectionately known as the Birdie, we have lost far more than a legendary calypsonian. We have lost a storyteller, a social commentator, an entertainer, a …

There is an old adage that says: “a wise man learns from the mistakes of others, while a fool learns from their own mistakes.” This seems fairly commonsense. If one sees someone else undertake an action which results in negative consequences, it would be foolhardy to expect a different result …

There can be no sugar-coating it. Trinidad and Tobago are in deep trouble now. At home against a traditionally generous visitor, the Soca Warriors fell to a meek 2-1 loss in Concacaf Nations League action last night. If only that was the worst of it. It is seven straight matches …

The prescription for healthy living was flawless, if I do say so myself. Grilled fish, fresh vegetables, fruits bursting with antioxidants, legumes, thirty minutes of exercise each day, eight hours of sleep, less stress, avoid all the fried foods that have become staples in our diet, take medications that may …

Fatima College and Naparima College shared the spoils on Mucurapo Road today, after a see-saw contest in a meeting between two Secondary Schools Football League (SSFL) Premiership Division heavyweights. Fatima struck first through Tyler Edwards and probably created the better goal scoring chances. However, the hosts had to rely on …

“[…] It is nothing short of amazing how this current political directorate can go from conceptualization of 30 ‘police post’ to delivery, in a matter of days. Meanwhile, the issue of body cameras has been simmering on the back burners since Columbus’ arrival. “Each time the topic comes up, we …