Take off that West Indies shirt
T&T Guardian sports writer Vinode Mamchan in IndiaI am one to always wear West Indies gear when I am going to the press box to cover matches involving my country. I am proud to be West Indian and...
View ArticleSuspect vows to defend himself
Murder accused Sheldon “Rhino” Henry appeared in court yesterday charged with escaping lawful custody from the St Ann’s Psychiatric Hospital, and told the presiding magistrate that he enjoyed his...
View ArticleEMA takes action over Las Cuevas land project
A notice of violation was served to businessman George Aboud over the clearing and burning of 19 hectares of land at Las Cuevas yesterday. However, the developer remains confident this will not hinder...
View ArticleUnwavering patriotism from sporting fraternity
In his Easter message to the nation, Prime Minister Dr Keith Rowley called on the citizens to put country before self and be prepared to make sacrifices and commit to work together in the spirit of...
View ArticleBrorocco ready for today’s challenge
Brorocco is unopposable in the six-runner three-year-old Maiden Stakes over ten furlongs of soft Doncaster today. Top-rated on official BHA ratings, best-in on my time-handicap and certain to be suited...
View ArticleChaguanas mayor urges businesses: Invest more in arts and culture
Chaguanas Mayor Gopaul Boodhan wants the Central business community to invest more in arts and culture. He was speaking at the Chaguanas Carnival Committee prize-giving function for this year’s...
View ArticleLara praises WI belief, passion
Cricketing icon Brian Lara yesterday heaped praise on the West Indies men and women’s teams which created history on Sunday by winning the ICC T20 World Cup titles in India.The women cruised to victory...
View ArticleWindies breathing down India’s neck in rankings
DELHI—Newly crowned World T20 champions West Indies have moved within sight of number-one ranked India after recapturing the title they first won in 2012. West Indies defeated 2010 champions England by...
View ArticleFour champions in ICC teams
KOLKATA—Four West Indies cricketers have been included on the ICC teams of the tournament following the T20 World Cup which ended here on Sunday. Stafanie Taylor has been appointed captain of the...
View ArticleChampions to share US$1.28m
The West Indies players who won the 2016 ICC World Cup on Sunday in Kolkata, India will share a total of US$1.28M according to the current structure obtained by the West Indies Cricket Board (WICB).For...
View ArticleReconciliation as Cameron extends olive branch to players
Reacting to criticism thrown at him and his board by captain Darren Sammy, the West Indies Cricket Board (WICB) president Dave Cameron said yesterday he would meet the players after the Indian Premier...
View ArticleDump fire spews toxic fumes
Thick smoke blanketed the western coast off San Fernando for several hours on Sunday night after fire broke out behind Roodal Cemetery, destroying mounds of waste from the Embacadere landfill, spewing...
View ArticlePensioner, 71, falls to death
Tobago police are investigating the circumstances surrounding the death of a pensioner, after he fell to his death on Sunday. The man has been identified as Eric Warrick, 71, of Lucy Vale, Speyside....
View ArticleAmChamTT: New economic role for Govt
As Government grapples with reduced revenues as a result of lower energy prices, it has to decide what role it will play in the economy, says Ravi Suryadevara, president of the American Chamber of...
View ArticleTTMA: Agriculture needs boost
President of the T&T Manufacturers’ Association (TTMA) Rolph Balgobin is calling for the agriculture sector to be boosted so that T&T can benefit from consistent high quality commercial food...
View ArticleJamaica business leader wants action against T&T
President of the Private Sector Organisation of Jamaica (PSOJ) William Mahfood has called for a temporary restriction on some goods from T&T over the alleged ill-treatment of Jamaicans at Piarco...
View ArticleVictories, but all is not right with WI cricket
Certainly Sunday April 3, 2016 will remain in our history books as one of the most significant accomplishments for the people of the West Indies as both our Women’s and Men’s T20 teams demonstrated...
View ArticleWI can only go forward as one
Wow! It was an explosive Sunday for me and I am sure thousands of cricket lovers. While there were those breathtaking moments, the real champions showed their worth and character. Can you imagine, the...
View ArticleDo not abandon Test cricket
I started watching cricket when Brian Lara came into his own. I love watching the West Indies play cricket. I know nothing of the intricate nuances of the game, but can appreciate professionalism and...
View ArticleRally round the West Indies
Congratulations go out to the victorious West Indies men and women teams on becoming well-deserved ICC World T20 champions. The women’s victory I am most pleased about because, hopefully, this victory...
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