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    SSFL 26: Bailey gets another hattrick in big Fatima win; Signal Hill, “Naps”, “Pres Lions” and “Green Machine” purr

    SSFL 26: Bailey gets another hattrick in big Fatima win; Signal Hill, “Naps”, “Pres Lions” and “Green Machine” purr

    Saturday 3 October 2026
    • Look Loy: T&T football’s swirling down the drain pipe—no matter what apologists and enablers say

      Look Loy: T&T football’s swirling down the drain pipe—no matter what apologists and enablers say

      Friday 2 October 2026
    • King laments injuries, as Cardines and Powder ruled out—but urges public to help T&T avoid CNL relegation

      King laments injuries, as Cardines and Powder ruled out—but urges public to help T&T avoid CNL relegation

      Friday 2 October 2026
    • Ten-man T&T edged by Curaçao, despite Smith’s heroics—but Warriors could still avoid CNL relegation

      Ten-man T&T edged by Curaçao, despite Smith’s heroics—but Warriors could still avoid CNL relegation

      Thursday 1 October 2026
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    Dear Editor: Demonising Independent senators is a dangerous attack on T&T’s democracy

    Dear Editor: Demonising Independent senators is a dangerous attack on T&T’s democracy

    Tuesday 29 September 2026
    • A Tribute to The Mighty Sparrow: The Birdie sings no more!

      A Tribute to The Mighty Sparrow: The Birdie sings no more!

      Monday 28 September 2026
    • Dr Harris: There is evidence-based policymaking, and then there is T&T—are we betting against ourselves?

      Dr Harris: There is evidence-based policymaking, and then there is T&T—are we betting against ourselves?

      Monday 28 September 2026
    • Dear Editor: How long will T&T allow TTPS to insult our intelligence over non-use of bodycams?

      Dear Editor: How long will T&T allow TTPS to insult our intelligence over non-use of bodycams?

      Friday 25 September 2026
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    Dr Teelucksingh: The Season of “Pinkwashing”—going beyond ribbons

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

    Sunday 4 October 2026
    • Dr Teelucksingh: Why poor people are prescribed willpower—the politics of blame in health care

      Dr Teelucksingh: Why poor people are prescribed willpower—the politics of blame in health care

      Sunday 27 September 2026
    • Dr Teelucksingh: The heat will find the poor first—defending against dangerous temperatures

      Dr Teelucksingh: The heat will find the poor first—defending against dangerous temperatures

      Sunday 20 September 2026
    • Dr Harris: What would T&T look like if kindness was a watchword?

      Dr Harris: What would T&T look like if kindness was a watchword?

      Saturday 19 September 2026
  • Youth Football
    SSFL 26: Bailey gets another hattrick in big Fatima win; Signal Hill, “Naps”, “Pres Lions” and “Green Machine” purr

    SSFL 26: Bailey gets another hattrick in big Fatima win; Signal Hill, “Naps”, “Pres Lions” and “Green Machine” purr

    Saturday 3 October 2026
    • SSFL 26: CIC go clear with win over “Naps”; Benedict’s thump Arima, QRC grab first win

      SSFL 26: CIC go clear with win over “Naps”; Benedict’s thump Arima, QRC grab first win

      Wednesday 30 September 2026
    • SSFL: Fatima hold “Naps” 2-2, while Arima and CIC maintain 100% records

      SSFL: Fatima hold “Naps” 2-2, while Arima and CIC maintain 100% records

      Saturday 26 September 2026
    • Dear Editor: What About Our U-17 Women, TTFA? Are they the discarded generation?

      Dear Editor: What About Our U-17 Women, TTFA? Are they the discarded generation?

      Thursday 24 September 2026
    • SSFL 26: Arima spank Speyside 8-0; Hillview whip Fatima, “Naps” fall to controversial Signal Hill penalty

      SSFL 26: Arima spank Speyside 8-0; Hillview whip Fatima, “Naps” fall to controversial Signal Hill penalty

      Wednesday 23 September 2026
    • SSFL 26: Hillview whip St Anthony’s 5-2 for maiden top flight win

      SSFL 26: Hillview whip St Anthony’s 5-2 for maiden top flight win

      Monday 21 September 2026
    • SSFL 26: Adasa stars as “Naps” thump Trinity; CIC, Arima win again

      SSFL 26: Adasa stars as “Naps” thump Trinity; CIC, Arima win again

      Saturday 19 September 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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  • Dr Teelucksingh: The Season of “Pinkwashing”—going beyond ribbons
  • SSFL 26: Bailey gets another hattrick in big Fatima win; Signal Hill, “Naps”, “Pres Lions” and “Green Machine” purr
  • Look Loy: T&T football’s swirling down the drain pipe—no matter what apologists and enablers say
  • King laments injuries, as Cardines and Powder ruled out—but urges public to help T&T avoid CNL relegation
  • Ten-man T&T edged by Curaçao, despite Smith’s heroics—but Warriors could still avoid CNL relegation
  • SSFL 26: CIC go clear with win over “Naps”; Benedict’s thump Arima, QRC grab first win
  • Dear Editor: Demonising Independent senators is a dangerous attack on T&T’s democracy
  • A Tribute to The Mighty Sparrow: The Birdie sings no more!
  • Dr Harris: There is evidence-based policymaking, and then there is T&T—are we betting against ourselves?
  • T&T suffer historic low to Dominican Republic, as CNL prospects dim
Dr Teelucksingh: The Season of “Pinkwashing”—going beyond ribbons
Sunday 4 October 2026

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

As always, October looks lovely. There are pink ribbons to look at in the bank while waiting in an a…

SSFL 26: Bailey gets another hattrick in big Fatima win; Signal Hill, “Naps”, “Pres Lions” and “Green Machine” purr
Saturday 3 October 2026

SSFL 26: Bailey gets another hattrick in big Fatima win; Signal Hill, “Naps”, “Pres Lions” and “Green Machine” purr

Talismanic Fatima College captain and forward Jahaem “Yellows” Bailey continued his red-hot form tod…

Look Loy: T&T football’s swirling down the drain pipe—no matter what apologists and enablers say
Friday 2 October 2026

Look Loy: T&T football’s swirling down the drain pipe—no matter what apologists and enablers say

“[…] Never mind the ‘media specialists’, apologists and enablers (paid and unpaid by TTFA) who seek …

King laments injuries, as Cardines and Powder ruled out—but urges public to help T&T avoid CNL relegation
Friday 2 October 2026

King laments injuries, as Cardines and Powder ruled out—but urges public to help T&T avoid CNL relegation

Trinidad and Tobago Men’s National Senior Team head coach Derek King confirmed that the Soca Warrior…

Ten-man T&T edged by Curaçao, despite Smith’s heroics—but Warriors could still avoid CNL relegation
Thursday 1 October 2026

Ten-man T&T edged by Curaçao, despite Smith’s heroics—but Warriors could still avoid CNL relegation

At the final whistle in Willemstad tonight, Trinidad and Tobago were above the Concacaf Nations Leag…

SSFL 26: CIC go clear with win over “Naps”; Benedict’s thump Arima, QRC grab first win
Wednesday 30 September 2026

SSFL 26: CIC go clear with win over “Naps”; Benedict’s thump Arima, QRC grab first win

St Mary’s College finally enjoyed some breathing room at the top of the Secondary Schools Football L…

Dear Editor: Demonising Independent senators is a dangerous attack on T&T’s democracy
Tuesday 29 September 2026

Dear Editor: Demonising Independent senators is a dangerous attack on T&T’s democracy

I am not a politician. I’m certainly not a senator. I am just a citizen who pays attention. So, when…

A Tribute to The Mighty Sparrow: The Birdie sings no more!
Monday 28 September 2026

A Tribute to The Mighty Sparrow: The Birdie sings no more!

Today, Trinidad and Tobago, and indeed the Caribbean, bids farewell to a true cultural giant. With t…

Dr Harris: There is evidence-based policymaking, and then there is T&T—are we betting against ourselves?
Monday 28 September 2026

Dr Harris: There is evidence-based policymaking, and then there is T&T—are we betting against ourselves?

There is an old adage that says: “a wise man learns from the mistakes of others, while a fool learns…

T&T suffer historic low to Dominican Republic, as CNL prospects dim
Monday 28 September 2026

T&T suffer historic low to Dominican Republic, as CNL prospects dim

There can be no sugar-coating it. Trinidad and Tobago are in deep trouble now. At home against a tra…

Wellness

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

Dr Teelucksingh: Why poor people are prescribed willpower—the politics of blame in health care

Dr Teelucksingh: The heat will find the poor first—defending against dangerous temperatures

Dr Harris: What would T&T look like if kindness was a watchword?

Vaneisa: Food for thought; the pros of buying local

Dr Teelucksingh: Ask again—the dos and don’ts of handling a potential suicide crisis

Dr Teelucksingh: Prepare for germs, change sleeping patterns, get discreet period kit—it’s back to school time

Dr Teelucksingh: The Body of a Nation—at 64, how healthy is Trinidad and Tobago?

Dear Editor: T&T must address race and class issue to ever achieve stability, prosperity and cohesion

Volley

  • SSFL 26: Bailey gets another hattrick in big Fatima win; Signal Hill, “Naps”, “Pres Lions” and “Green Machine” purr

    Talismanic Fatima College captain and forward Jahaem “Yellows” Bailey continued his red-hot form today with …

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  • Look Loy: T&T football’s swirling down the drain pipe—no matter what apologists and enablers say

  • King laments injuries, as Cardines and Powder ruled out—but urges public to help T&T avoid CNL relegation

  • Ten-man T&T edged by Curaçao, despite Smith’s heroics—but Warriors could still avoid CNL relegation

  • SSFL 26: CIC go clear with win over “Naps”; Benedict’s thump Arima, QRC grab first win

View Point

  • Dear Editor: Demonising Independent senators is a dangerous attack on T&T’s democracy

    I am not a politician. I’m certainly not a senator. I am just a citizen …

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  • A Tribute to The Mighty Sparrow: The Birdie sings no more!

  • Dr Harris: There is evidence-based policymaking, and then there is T&T—are we betting against ourselves?

  • Dear Editor: How long will T&T allow TTPS to insult our intelligence over non-use of bodycams?

  • Dear Editor: Neglect under PNM, betrayal under UNC—workers still on 2010 and 2013 salaries

National Football

  • Look Loy: T&T football’s swirling down the drain pipe—no matter what apologists and enablers say

    “[…] Never mind the ‘media specialists’, apologists and enablers (paid and unpaid by TTFA) who …

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  • King laments injuries, as Cardines and Powder ruled out—but urges public to help T&T avoid CNL relegation

  • Ten-man T&T edged by Curaçao, despite Smith’s heroics—but Warriors could still avoid CNL relegation

  • T&T suffer historic low to Dominican Republic, as CNL prospects dim

  • Spicer joins growing T&T injury list; King explains late loss to Haiti

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

As always, October looks lovely. There are pink ribbons to look at in the bank while waiting in an awfully long line with two tellers, pink labels in the supermarket and pink balloons at the entrance to a company whose staff have been asked to wear pink on Friday. There …

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SSFL 26: Bailey gets another hattrick in big Fatima win; Signal Hill, “Naps”, “Pres Lions” and “Green Machine” purr

Talismanic Fatima College captain and forward Jahaem “Yellows” Bailey continued his red-hot form today with his third hattrick of the 2026 SSFL SporTT Premiership season, as the North Zone team trounced Arima North Secondary 5-0 at the Arima Velodrome. Remarkably, Bailey has 12 goals in just six matches, with only …

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Look Loy: T&T football’s swirling down the drain pipe—no matter what apologists and enablers say

“[…] Never mind the ‘media specialists’, apologists and enablers (paid and unpaid by TTFA) who seek to convince us otherwise. They could spin it however they wish. The world, including our opponents, sees we are in terminal decline. “The Soca Warriors have become a ‘small island’ team…” In the following …

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King laments injuries, as Cardines and Powder ruled out—but urges public to help T&T avoid CNL relegation

Trinidad and Tobago Men’s National Senior Team head coach Derek King confirmed that the Soca Warriors will be without full backs Rio Cardines and Noah Powder for Sunday’s crucial Concacaf Nations. Cardines has been recalled by his club, England Championship Division outfit Bristol City, and King admitted that the versatile …

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Ten-man T&T edged by Curaçao, despite Smith’s heroics—but Warriors could still avoid CNL relegation

At the final whistle in Willemstad tonight, Trinidad and Tobago were above the Concacaf Nations League A relegation zone by only goal difference—after their third straight defeat in the 2026 competition. Their 1-0 loss to Curaçao comes on the heels of a 2-1 loss to the Dominican Republic in Port …

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SSFL 26: CIC go clear with win over “Naps”; Benedict’s thump Arima, QRC grab first win

St Mary’s College finally enjoyed some breathing room at the top of the Secondary Schools Football League (SSFL) Sportt Premiership Division standings today, after a 2-1 win over defending champions Naparima College at the Manny Ramjohn Stadium in Marabella. The result—coupled with an emphatic 4-0 loss by previous table toppers, …

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