Local cricket faces great uncertainty

January 27, 2017 admin 0

Local cricket faces a period of great uncertainty with the president of the T&T Cricket Board, Azim Bassarath, warning that recent developments have caused grave concern and does not auger well for the future of the sport. Bassarath caused shock waves at the recent prize distribution function of the East Zone of the T&TCB when he questioned whether recent developments […More]

Beenhakker Gives Lawrence Stamp Of Approval

January 27, 2017 admin 0

It was Dennis Lawrence’s goal in 2005 that got T&T to its first ever world cup. And now the man in charge at the time, Leo Beenhakker, approves of the big man’s appointment as T&T’s next head coach. The TTFA confirmed Lawrence’s appointment on Saturday, following which Beenhakker gave his own stamp of approval, stating that Dennis “is the right […More]

Police seize guns, ammunition in Penal

January 27, 2017 admin 0

…woman held in San Fernando with firearm By Susan Mohammed POLICE seized a quantity of firearms and 184 rounds of ammunition in Penal on Monday. The items were found in a knapsack, but the suspect carrying it eluded police officers. A report stated that around 8 p.m. officers of the South-Western Division Task Force led by Sgt Victor and Cpl […More]

Carmona gets death threat

January 27, 2017 admin 0

Security agencies are monitoring the situation following receipt last Sunday of death threats on the life of President Anthony Carmona, National Security Minister Edmund Dillon said yesterday. The anonymous death threat was received at the Police Command Centre before noon last Sunday, at approximately 11 am, it was confirmed by police sources. The caller – reportedly male – claimed to […More]

TOBAGO THA ELECTION WINNERS

January 27, 2017 admin 0

The 12 winners PNM: 10 Kelvin Charles ­— Black Rock/Whim/ Spring Garden Joel Jack — Bacolet/Mt St George Hayden Spencer — Belle Garden/ Goodwood Shomari Hector—Bethel/Mt Irvine Ancil Dennis—Buccoo/Mount Pleasant Clarence Jacob—Canaan/Bon Accord Jomo Pitt—Lambeau/Signal Hill Marisha Osmond— Plymouth/ Golden Lane Sheldon Cunningham—Providence/Mason Hall/Moriah Marslyn Jack—Scarborough/ Calder Hall   Progressive Democratic Patriots: 2 Watson Duke (political leader)— Roxborough/Delaford Farley Augustine—Parlatuvier/ L’anse […More]

Jamaican stakeholders tour Canada to learn about sea water air conditioning

January 19, 2017 admin 0

TORONTO, Canada — Stakeholders from the private and public sectors in Jamaica now have a better understanding of how sea water air conditioning (SWAC) technology can help reduce electricity costs. At the end of 2016, the Caribbean Development Bank (CDB) collaborated with New Leaf Power to host a study tour of Canada. During the trip, the group of 12 observed […More]

Jamaica jumps in the medical tourism race

January 19, 2017 admin 0

Jamaica has jumped in the race for medical tourism in the Caribbean. Jamaica has Competitive Edge in Medical Tourism – HC Ramocan High Commissioner to the United Kingdom (UK), His Excellency Seth George Ramocan, says Jamaica has a competitive edge in attracting investment in medical tourism. This, he said, is based on the ability to provide quality medical services at […More]

Rihanna and Sean Paul Get Nods for BRIT Awards

January 19, 2017 admin 0

LONDON, England, Wednesday January 18, 2017 – Fresh from landing a slew of nominations for the 2017 Grammy Awards and the fourth annual iHeart Radio Music Awards, Barbados’ superstar Rihanna and Jamaica’s dancehall sensation Sean Paul have done the Caribbean proud again with several nods at the forthcoming BRIT Awards. Rihanna, the only Caribbean national to gain a nomination as […More]

CONCACAF President tackles development in Grenada

January 19, 2017 admin 0

During his first official visit to the Grenada Football Association (GFA), CONCACAF President Victor Montagliani reiterated his unwavering commitment to support the advancement of football in the Caribbean and empower youth through sport. Montagliani met with GFA President Cheney Joseph, Grenada Prime Minister, Dr. The Right Honorable Keith Mitchell, Governor General Her Excellency Dame Cécile La Grenade, and the Minister […More]

INDIA CRICKET: Kohli isn’t India’s only dangerman, warns Buttler

January 19, 2017 admin 0

Jos Buttler says just focusing on dismissing Virat Kohli could lead to England coming unstuck against India in Cuttack on Thursday. England cannot afford to focus solely on ousting Virat Kohli despite the India captain starring in their three-wicket win in Pune, says Jos Buttler. The peerless Kohli helped the hosts take a 1-0 lead in the one-day international series […More]

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