Euro hits highest level against dollar since 2011
Saturday, March 8, 2014LONDON—The euro has struck its highest level against the dollar for nearly two and a half years in the wake of the European Central Bank’s decision not to cut interest rates furthe
View ArticleKnighthoods and the West Indian psyche
Saturday, March 8, 2014The recent award of knighthoods to three prominent Antiguan cricketers who have served West Indies cricket with distinction has been widely commended throughout the region.
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The death of decency Pt II
Paolo KernahanSaturday, March 8, 2014In response to my column last week, I received an e-mail questioning whether the decline of common decency is actually as bad as was suggested.
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Mariano Browne among Independents in PNM poll
Gail AlexanderSaturday, March 8, 2014He’s been silent in the wave of exchanges among the respective camps of Keith Rowley and leadership challenger Pennelope Beckles Robinson, but incumb
View ArticleWining is not our culture
Saturday, March 8, 2014Certain religious leaders and others have come out and condemned the vulgar and obscene behaviour of some of the female mas players in our recent Carnival.
View ArticleThere’s life after Carnival
Saturday, March 8, 2014We in Soca for Life, we in Wasa fete, we in Army fete. And don’t forget Machel Monday, we in that for sure.
View ArticleMake wining T&T’s national dance
Saturday, March 8, 2014First it was the Mayor of Port-of-Spain and now the Archbishop of Port-of-Spain both describing the wining in this year’s Carnival as vulgar. Carnival, which is farewell to...
View ArticleSuddenly ‘seas rough, fish scarce’
Saturday, March 8, 2014Trinis really know crime. We are in the Lenten season during which fish is in higher demand. Suddenly the seas have become turbulent and fish have become scarce. The prices have...
View ArticleCreativity in Carnival destroyed
Saturday, March 8, 2014The article headlined Toward Carnival 2015 in Guardian, March 5, is beautifully written and suggests there is “the widest possible range of input and discussion on solutions that...
View ArticleWe must speak up to save our land
Saturday, March 8, 2014Have mercy on us, Lord, for as a people of T&T we have once again offended you and all that your word represents.
View ArticleThe business of policing
Everard MedinaSunday, March 9, 2014Everard Medina Former president of the T&T Chamber of Industry and Commerce
View ArticleRegional expert at green economy workshop
Sunday, March 9, 2014Dr Michael Witter, a member of the Caribbean Green Economy Action Learning Group, recently attended an Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) Environet...
View ArticleParadigm shift in professional focus
Sunday, March 9, 2014Across the globe and through the ages, women have experienced the disadvantages of existing in a patriarchal framework, which has designated them to a homemaker role, a
View ArticlePlanning in an unplanned place
Sunday, March 9, 2014I am a young urban planner trying to find my feet in a largely unregulated system of land development.
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Lalonde finishes 5th in World Indoor 400m
Sunday, March 9, 2014T&T’s last remaining chance at a medal at this year’s IAAF World Indoor Championships, in Soport, Poland, rests on sprinter Michelle-Lee Ahye, who will challenge for a place in...
View ArticleHosein puts T&T on top vs Windwards Islands
Sunday, March 9, 2014Akeal Hosein’s destructive spell of spin bowling, backed up by an unbeaten half-century from Darren Bravo, gave T&T the advantage against the Windward Islands at the end of day...
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Run-fest expected as WI battles England today
Vinode MamchanSunday, March 9, 2014West Indies Pacer Andre Russell, during yesterday’s training session in preparation for today’s International Twenty20 match against England.Carnival just finished in...
View ArticlePlay Caribbean Sports magazine launched
Sunday, March 9, 2014Former sports minister and present manager of the T&T National Cricket team Manohar Ramsaran has lashed out at the local broadcast media for not providing live c
View ArticleCyclists battle for national spots today
Sunday, March 9, 2014Stiff competition is expected today from 8 am at the fifth and final T&T Cycling Federation road league event, as national spots are up for grabs. Today’s races will be the...
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