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    Dear Editor: TTFA exec must prove constitutional amendments strengthen T&T football; not just its hold on power

    Dear Editor: TTFA exec must prove constitutional amendments strengthen T&T football; not just its hold on power

    Monday 2 November 2026
    • Subway to Glory: Which of the bottom six SSFL schools will dodge relegation this season?

      Subway to Glory: Which of the bottom six SSFL schools will dodge relegation this season?

      Monday 2 November 2026
    • SSFL 26: Fatima fall out of title race after Moka draw, “Naps” thump Mucurapo

      SSFL 26: Fatima fall out of title race after Moka draw, “Naps” thump Mucurapo

      Saturday 31 October 2026
    • Subway to Glory: My favourite match? When ‘Pres Lions’ turned St Mary’s smiles wrong-side

      Subway to Glory: My favourite match? When ‘Pres Lions’ turned St Mary’s smiles wrong-side

      Friday 30 October 2026
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    Dear Editor: Here’s the problem with Devant Maharaj’s support for US sanctions on Cuba

    Dear Editor: Here’s the problem with Devant Maharaj’s support for US sanctions on Cuba

    Tuesday 3 November 2026
    • Devant Maharaj: Dictators are not victims—why I support Gov’t stance on Cuba embargo

      Devant Maharaj: Dictators are not victims—why I support Gov’t stance on Cuba embargo

      Tuesday 3 November 2026
    • St Louis: How do we support Cubans through invoking decades of hardships on their citizens?

      St Louis: How do we support Cubans through invoking decades of hardships on their citizens?

      Sunday 1 November 2026
    • Reparations Showdown: The Commonwealth versus The King at CHOGM 2026

      Reparations Showdown: The Commonwealth versus The King at CHOGM 2026

      Saturday 31 October 2026
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    Dr Teelucksingh: Tricks and Treats—surviving Halloween costumes and sweet snacks

    Dr Teelucksingh: Tricks and Treats—surviving Halloween costumes and sweet snacks

    Sunday 1 November 2026
    • Dear Editor: Message from “unreasonable” single-mom—is paying half enough?

      Dear Editor: Message from “unreasonable” single-mom—is paying half enough?

      Friday 30 October 2026
    • Dr Teelucksingh: The cancer of neglect—examining Mrs M’s unsuccessful fight with the healthcare system

      Dr Teelucksingh: The cancer of neglect—examining Mrs M’s unsuccessful fight with the healthcare system

      Sunday 25 October 2026
    • Vaneisa: Our lost children—Prime Minister should consider root cause of minors’ deviant behaviour

      Vaneisa: Our lost children—Prime Minister should consider root cause of minors’ deviant behaviour

      Sunday 25 October 2026
  • Youth Football
    Subway to Glory: Which of the bottom six SSFL schools will dodge relegation this season?

    Subway to Glory: Which of the bottom six SSFL schools will dodge relegation this season?

    Monday 2 November 2026
    • SSFL 26: Fatima fall out of title race after Moka draw, “Naps” thump Mucurapo

      SSFL 26: Fatima fall out of title race after Moka draw, “Naps” thump Mucurapo

      Saturday 31 October 2026
    • Subway to Glory: My favourite match? When ‘Pres Lions’ turned St Mary’s smiles wrong-side

      Subway to Glory: My favourite match? When ‘Pres Lions’ turned St Mary’s smiles wrong-side

      Friday 30 October 2026
    • SSFL 26: “Saints” near title with win over Benedict’s; St Anthony’s leave St Augustine in trouble, while Mucurapo West edge TCE

      SSFL 26: “Saints” near title with win over Benedict’s; St Anthony’s leave St Augustine in trouble, while Mucurapo West edge TCE

      Thursday 29 October 2026
    • SSFL 26: Signal Hill climb to second after being awarded win over Trinity—‘Moka Lions’ vow to appeal

      SSFL 26: Signal Hill climb to second after being awarded win over Trinity—‘Moka Lions’ vow to appeal

      Monday 26 October 2026
    • Subway to Glory: What was your most memorable SSFL game this season, so far?

      Subway to Glory: What was your most memorable SSFL game this season, so far?

      Sunday 25 October 2026
    • SSFL 26: Thomas strikes again as “Saints” down Arima, while Benedict’s and “Pres Lions” draw

      SSFL 26: Thomas strikes again as “Saints” down Arima, while Benedict’s and “Pres Lions” draw

      Saturday 24 October 2026
  • Live Wire
    Live Wire Chronicles: T&T’s race to the bottom is sponsored by Kams and Kareem and…

    Live Wire Chronicles: T&T’s race to the bottom is sponsored by Kams and Kareem and…

    Sunday 2 August 2026
    • Live Wire’s W/C Notes: Spain rules the waves, as Yamal puts ex-babysitter to bed—plus our All-Star picks

      Live Wire’s W/C Notes: Spain rules the waves, as Yamal puts ex-babysitter to bed—plus our All-Star picks

      Monday 20 July 2026
    • Live Wire’s W/C Notes: Fifa suspends suspension of USA star Balogun as Trump trumps VAR

      Live Wire’s W/C Notes: Fifa suspends suspension of USA star Balogun as Trump trumps VAR

      Sunday 5 July 2026
    • Live Wire’s W/C Notes: Ten-man Portugal held by Congo, Messi’s golden boots prompt pandemonium, and Canadian immigration shades ICE

      Live Wire’s W/C Notes: Ten-man Portugal held by Congo, Messi’s golden boots prompt pandemonium, and Canadian immigration shades ICE

      Thursday 18 June 2026
    • Live Wire’s W/C Notes: Morocco’s global XI shine, an unexpected Brazilian hattrick, and Team Europe confounded (so far)

      Live Wire’s W/C Notes: Morocco’s global XI shine, an unexpected Brazilian hattrick, and Team Europe confounded (so far)

      Sunday 14 June 2026
    • Political commentary rules as Helon dethrones Machel; Live Wire marks Calypso finals

      Political commentary rules as Helon dethrones Machel; Live Wire marks Calypso finals

      Monday 3 March 2025
    • Live Wire: Crimson Sky on Plantation as Regents vote on Party’s future while Opposition plots response

      Live Wire: Crimson Sky on Plantation as Regents vote on Party’s future while Opposition plots response

      Thursday 9 January 2025
  • A/V Room
    Calling Caribbean university students: Boost job prospects and win gift voucher

    Calling Caribbean university students: Boost job prospects and win gift voucher

    Saturday 18 July 2026
    • Calling Caribbean university students: UWI and Uni of Warwick tackle regional job market

      Calling Caribbean university students: UWI and Uni of Warwick tackle regional job market

      Sunday 12 July 2026
    • Defiant NAAATT Junior and Senior Champs draw curtain on 2024

      Defiant NAAATT Junior and Senior Champs draw curtain on 2024

      Tuesday 2 July 2024
    • Unplugged: Jereem Richards, Keshorn Walcott and Tyra Gittens speak from the heart

      Unplugged: Jereem Richards, Keshorn Walcott and Tyra Gittens speak from the heart

      Sunday 30 June 2024
    • NGC/NAAATT Jnr & Snr Champs: Aaron Antoine endures tough opening day

      NGC/NAAATT Jnr & Snr Champs: Aaron Antoine endures tough opening day

      Saturday 29 June 2024
    • CYG 2023: T&T sprinter Trevaughn Stewart’s journey from sorrow to success

      CYG 2023: T&T sprinter Trevaughn Stewart’s journey from sorrow to success

      Monday 15 January 2024
    • CYG 2023: T&T’s Janae De Gannes reviews her epic long jump battle

      CYG 2023: T&T’s Janae De Gannes reviews her epic long jump battle

      Friday 12 January 2024
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  • Devant Maharaj: Dictators are not victims—why I support Gov’t stance on Cuba embargo
  • Dear Editor: TTFA exec must prove constitutional amendments strengthen T&T football; not just its hold on power
  • Subway to Glory: Which of the bottom six SSFL schools will dodge relegation this season?
  • Dr Teelucksingh: Tricks and Treats—surviving Halloween costumes and sweet snacks
  • St Louis: How do we support Cubans through invoking decades of hardships on their citizens?
  • SSFL 26: Fatima fall out of title race after Moka draw, “Naps” thump Mucurapo
  • Reparations Showdown: The Commonwealth versus The King at CHOGM 2026
  • Dear Editor: Message from “unreasonable” single-mom—is paying half enough?
  • Subway to Glory: My favourite match? When ‘Pres Lions’ turned St Mary’s smiles wrong-side
Dear Editor: Here’s the problem with Devant Maharaj’s support for US sanctions on Cuba
Tuesday 3 November 2026

Dear Editor: Here’s the problem with Devant Maharaj’s support for US sanctions on Cuba

“[…] Mr Devant Maharaj argues that critics of that vote treat a dictatorship as a victim. That is no…

Devant Maharaj: Dictators are not victims—why I support Gov’t stance on Cuba embargo
Tuesday 3 November 2026

Devant Maharaj: Dictators are not victims—why I support Gov’t stance on Cuba embargo

“[…] Trinidad and Tobago’s vote on 28 October 2026 against the UN resolution on the Cuba embargo was…

Dear Editor: TTFA exec must prove constitutional amendments strengthen T&T football; not just its hold on power
Monday 2 November 2026

Dear Editor: TTFA exec must prove constitutional amendments strengthen T&T football; not just its hold on power

“[…] The obvious question is: What has changed since 2024 to make another significant constitutional…

Subway to Glory: Which of the bottom six SSFL schools will dodge relegation this season?
Monday 2 November 2026

Subway to Glory: Which of the bottom six SSFL schools will dodge relegation this season?

Four Secondary Schools Football League (SSFL) Sportt Premiership teams will be relegated to the Cham…

Dr Teelucksingh: Tricks and Treats—surviving Halloween costumes and sweet snacks
Sunday 1 November 2026

Dr Teelucksingh: Tricks and Treats—surviving Halloween costumes and sweet snacks

The soucouyant, douen and La Diablesse have been doing the night shift for generations locally. Now …

St Louis: How do we support Cubans through invoking decades of hardships on their citizens?
Sunday 1 November 2026

St Louis: How do we support Cubans through invoking decades of hardships on their citizens?

I support democracy, human rights, political freedom and the right of the Cuban people to determine …

SSFL 26: Fatima fall out of title race after Moka draw, “Naps” thump Mucurapo
Saturday 31 October 2026

SSFL 26: Fatima fall out of title race after Moka draw, “Naps” thump Mucurapo

The chase for the 2026 Secondary Schools Football League (SSFL) Sportt Premiership Division title is…

Reparations Showdown: The Commonwealth versus The King at CHOGM 2026
Saturday 31 October 2026

Reparations Showdown: The Commonwealth versus The King at CHOGM 2026

This is the first of a series of commentaries on reparatory justice as conceived in Caricom’s revise…

Dear Editor: Message from “unreasonable” single-mom—is paying half enough?
Friday 30 October 2026

Dear Editor: Message from “unreasonable” single-mom—is paying half enough?

“[…] A child is not a collection of bills to be divided equally without considering the circumstance…

Subway to Glory: My favourite match? When ‘Pres Lions’ turned St Mary’s smiles wrong-side
Friday 30 October 2026

Subway to Glory: My favourite match? When ‘Pres Lions’ turned St Mary’s smiles wrong-side

“[…] My Pres Lions, on the day they were facing the top of the table team, showed a resilience and u…

Wellness

Dr Teelucksingh: Tricks and Treats—surviving Halloween costumes and sweet snacks

Dear Editor: Message from “unreasonable” single-mom—is paying half enough?

Dr Teelucksingh: The cancer of neglect—examining Mrs M’s unsuccessful fight with the healthcare system

Vaneisa: Our lost children—Prime Minister should consider root cause of minors’ deviant behaviour

Dr Teelucksingh: The daughter will take care of it—how to help when a relative becomes a caregiver

Vaneisa: They don’t really care about us—just check your pipe

Dr Teelucksingh: How to raise the bar—changing legal age for alcohol, etc, must accompany other mechanisms

Diary of an autistic child: “They say I’m different—but I’m just me…”

Dr Teelucksingh: The Season of “Pinkwashing”—going beyond ribbons

Volley

  • Dear Editor: TTFA exec must prove constitutional amendments strengthen T&T football; not just its hold on power

    “[…] The obvious question is: What has changed since 2024 to make another significant constitutional …

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  • Subway to Glory: Which of the bottom six SSFL schools will dodge relegation this season?

  • SSFL 26: Fatima fall out of title race after Moka draw, “Naps” thump Mucurapo

  • Subway to Glory: My favourite match? When ‘Pres Lions’ turned St Mary’s smiles wrong-side

  • SSFL 26: “Saints” near title with win over Benedict’s; St Anthony’s leave St Augustine in trouble, while Mucurapo West edge TCE

View Point

  • Dear Editor: Here’s the problem with Devant Maharaj’s support for US sanctions on Cuba

    “[…] Mr Devant Maharaj argues that critics of that vote treat a dictatorship as a …

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  • Devant Maharaj: Dictators are not victims—why I support Gov’t stance on Cuba embargo

  • St Louis: How do we support Cubans through invoking decades of hardships on their citizens?

  • Reparations Showdown: The Commonwealth versus The King at CHOGM 2026

  • Jessica: Shame on who, Mr Shah? Start your finger-pointing at the Top of the Hill

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  • “Energy cannot be destroyed, only transferred!” One-on-one with soca legend, Machel Montano

    “[…] If you’re trying to build something, it’s up to you to decide whether or …

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  • “I worked my way up from a labourer”… Day in the life of an industrial mechanic

  • “Teach your children to sound out words, not memorise them”: Day in the life of an online reading tutor

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  • Allum: “I’d love to represent T&T in squash at the 2028 Olympics!”

Dear Editor: Here’s the problem with Devant Maharaj’s support for US sanctions on Cuba

“[…] Mr Devant Maharaj argues that critics of that vote treat a dictatorship as a victim. That is not the argument. The argument is that ordinary Cubans are the victims and that the measure punishing them is wrong in law and principle—and that a small state which depends on international …

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Devant Maharaj: Dictators are not victims—why I support Gov’t stance on Cuba embargo

“[…] Trinidad and Tobago’s vote on 28 October 2026 against the UN resolution on the Cuba embargo was not a betrayal of principle. It was the first time in more than 30 years that this country refused to lend its name to a resolution that treats a military dictatorship as …

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Dear Editor: TTFA exec must prove constitutional amendments strengthen T&T football; not just its hold on power

“[…] The obvious question is: What has changed since 2024 to make another significant constitutional restructuring necessary? […] The TTFA’s 25 October statement merely says that the current review has been undertaken with consideration given to Fifa recommendations. “It does not identify the recommendations, explain whether they are mandatory or …

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Subway to Glory: Which of the bottom six SSFL schools will dodge relegation this season?

Four Secondary Schools Football League (SSFL) Sportt Premiership teams will be relegated to the Championship Division at the end of this season with three squads coming up, as the SSFL top flight reverts from 17 to 16 schools for 2027. And it is a proper battle to stay upstairs. With …

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Dr Teelucksingh: Tricks and Treats—surviving Halloween costumes and sweet snacks

The soucouyant, douen and La Diablesse have been doing the night shift for generations locally. Now they must compete with commercial horror houses, plastic skeletons, battery-operated witches and pumpkins. Naipaul would have cast a withering glance at our “mimic men”. The American-style buckets of candy have found a willing audience …

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St Louis: How do we support Cubans through invoking decades of hardships on their citizens?

I support democracy, human rights, political freedom and the right of the Cuban people to determine their own future. Those principles are important and should never be dismissed. However, I am deeply disappointed by Trinidad and Tobago’s decision to vote against the United Nations resolution calling for an end to …

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