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UNC leader Kamla Persad-Bissessar

celebrates her party’s victory in the
General Election at the UNC’s

KAMLA
headquarters in Chaguanas last night.
PHOTO BY KRISTIAN DE SILVA

AGAIN! Leads UNC to emphatic

victory over PNM; TPP
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claims 2 Tobago seats

PNM political leader Dr Keith Rowley and
former prime minister Stuart Young face
Defeated PNM to pick its
Opposition leader tomorrow
members of the media at Balisier House after
the party’s defeat in the General Election last
night. PHOTO BY ROGER JACOB
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Kamla leads UNC to Heartbreak at Balisier Tobago turns blue as Maui Nights at the 519

The
emphatic victory House as PNM defeated TPP wins two seats The 519 Restaurant and Bar at
over PNM C3 Centre in south Trinidad
First came worried faces. Then Hours after the polls closed in
was transformed into a pulsat-
sad looks. Disappointment, Tobago and the two seats were

News
A belated “birthday gift.” ing nightclub on April 12 when
United National Congress (UNC) shock, and uncontrollable tears declared to have been won by
it joined with the Rapidfire Kidz
leader Kamla Persad-Bissessar, followed. the Tobago People’s Party (TPP),
Foundation (RKF) to host Maui

Digest
who turned 73 last Tuesday, re- This was the scene at the jubilant leader Farley Augustine
Nights—The White Lotus.
ceived a national “Birthday Gift” People’s National Movement said he intends to start negotiations
Partygoers danced the night
last night when her party won (PNM) headquarters, Balisier today with the incoming United
away dressed in colourful Hawai-
yesterday’s General Election— House, Port-of-Spain, last night. National Congress (UNC).
ian dresses, kaftans and Hawaiian
Supporters who had gathered Addressing the crowd of jubilant
Today’s stories tossing the People’s National
Movement (PNM) back to 2010 in anticipation of a General supporters at the Esplanade,
shirts. DJ Mix Master Gio, celeb-
rity DJ Alicia the Duchess, and
in capsule defeat levels—and made history
by becoming a female T&T Prime
Election win for the party were
left heartbroken after a crushing
Sc arborough just
midnight—the Tobago House of
before
house DJ Jeremiah played hits all
night and kept the energy levels
Minister a second time. defeat to the United National Assembly (THA) Chief Secretary
OPINION Congress (UNC). acknowledged those who came out
high.
“Let us say thanks and praise to RKF president Kevin Ratiram
Happiness Almighty God ... —Pages 5&6 After six weeks ... —Page 7 and voted. —Page 8
said the foundation ... —Page 21

S ome people waking up this

morning are going to be Quote of the Day
126
happy. Hopefully, it is most of
the nation. We could do with He has achieved
some happiness.
On Saturday morning, as I success who has
came down my street with my worked well, laughed
wife after our neighbourhood
often, and loved much. WEATHER
walk, I passed a middle-aged
man standing outside his car. I
—Elbert Hubbard PARTLY CLOUDY
did not know him. I raised my
hand in salute, smiled and said, Partly cloudy
“Good morning.” He stared at IN TODAY’S GUARDIAN and hazy with
me for a moment and showers over
turned his back. We few areas.
could do with some
happiness. There
is something
called a ‘Country Piarco Max 33°C Min 25°C
Happiness Index’. Crown Point Max 32°C Min 27°C
— Dr David Bratt
Page 12 YESTERDAY’S RESULTS
10.30 am: 23 (House)
1 pm: 13 (Crapaud)
4 pm: 27 (Little Snake)
7 pm: 13 (Crapaud)
10.30 am: 25, 11
1 pm: 31, 3
Port-of-Spain: 4 pm: 11, 14
22–24 St Vincent Street,
(PO Box 122) 7pm: 35, 33
Telephone: 10.30 am: 2, 0, 8, 0
235-5668 Exts 5133, 1 pm: 6, 9, 6, 1
5135, 5116, 4 pm: 4, 7, 2, 6
5174, 5113, 5115
7 pm: 4, 3, 8, 0
San Fernando Bureau: Jayden Jones, centre, from the St Francis RC Church Sangre Grande
235-5668 Exts 5224, Communications Department, assists acolytes to ring the bell for the end 2, 9, 16, 17, 20 M: 3
5225, 5226
of the Mercy Sunday Mass. PHOTO BY ROBERTO CODALLO

GENERAL ELECTION 2025

First-time voters Sanjay Sabachan, left, and Amos Ali show

their fingers after voting at the Waterloo High Secondary
School yesterday. PHOTOS BY VASHTI SINGH
Yesterday’s General Election saw voters from all walks
of life stepping forward, determined to make their voices
Twenty-year-old Reynaldo Rosales, who is autistic, is count. Despite some having personal challenges, obsta-
accompanied by his father, Irvin, after voting at the cles, or first-time nerves, they showed their commitment
Cocoyea Government Primary School in San Fernando Naren Seerattan, right, assists his father, Telluckram Reamharack,
to doing their part in shaping the country’s future. after he voted at the Charlieville Presbyterian School yesterday.
yesterday. PHOTO BY RISHI RAGOONATH
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TTCSI, Energy Chamber congratulate

UNC on General Election victory
The Trinidad and Tobago Coali- formal congratulations to Kamla tion late last evening. of defeat by the People’s National scribed the result as a reflection of
tion of Services Industries (TTCSI) Persad-Bissessar, and the United TTCSI, in its statement which Movement (PNM) and recognised the work undertaken and offered
and the Energy Chamber of Trin- National Congress (UNC) on their came soon after the results came the UNC’s efforts during the cam- encouragement to the broader
idad and Tobago have extended success in the 2025 General Elec- in, acknowledged the concession paign period. The organisation de- team under the leadership of Per-
sad-Bissessar.
TTCSI also congratu-
lated Farley Augustine
and the Tobago People’s
Party (TPP) on what it
described as a signif-
icant development in
Tobago after the party
wrestled the two To-
bago seats away from
the PNM. The statement
referenced Augustine’s
leadership qualities and
noted the relevance of
the TPP’s performance
to the Tobago elector-
ate.
Reaffirming its role as
the national umbrella
body for service-based
businesses, TTCSI ex-
pressed its commitment
to working with the
new administration to
enhance the competi-
tiveness, capacity, and
global positioning of
Trinidad and Tobago’s
services sector. The
organisation empha-
sised the importance
of Government and Op-
position collaboration
in addressing national
challenges and main-
taining the security and
well-being of citizens
and the business com-
munity.
In a separate state-
ment also issued shortly
after the UNC declared
victory and the PNM
conceded defeat, the
Energy Chamber of
Trinidad and Tobago
also extended congratu-
lations to the UNC and
the incoming Prime
Minister.
“The Energy Chamber
of Trinidad and Tobago
extends congratula-
tions to the Honourable
Kamla Persad-Bissessar,
SC and the United Na-
tional Congress on their
victory in the 2025 Trin-
idad and Tobago general
election,” the statement
read. The Energy Cham-
ber expressed its inten-
tion to collaborate with
the new Government
on behalf of its 400
member companies. It
emphasised the goal of
developing a resilient
energy sector that pro-
vides long-term value
for the people of T&T.
Both organisations
affirmed their readiness
to engage with the in-
coming administration
to support national de-
velopment objectives in
their respective sectors.
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UNC supporters celebrate the party’s victory in the General Election at their headquarters in Dejected PNM supporters at Balisier House last night after the party’s defeat in the General
Chaguanas last night. PHOTO BY KRISTIAN DE SILVA Election. PHOTO BY ROGER JACOB

Kamla again!
GAIL ALEXANDER
Senior Political Reporter KPB’s comeback
A belated “birthday gift.” Prime Minister-elect Kamla
United National Congress (UNC) Persad-Bissessar became T&T’s
Leader Kamla Persad-Bissessar,
first female Prime Minister in
2010 as head of the People’s
who turned 73 last Tuesday, re-
Partnership coalition.
ceived a national “Birthday Gift”
In the 2025 election, she had
last night when her party won yes- sought a “comeback” like US
terday’s General Election—tossing
the People’s National Movement
(PNM) back to 2010 defeat levels—
Leads UNC to emphatic victory over PNM; President Donald Trump, on
whose Republican campaign
policies the UNC had taken a page
and made history by becoming a
female T&T Prime Minister a sec-
ond time.
TPP takes two Tobago seats in terms of security and illegal
migrants.
The UNC had waged a sharp
“Let us say thanks and praise “We conceded in 1986, 1995 and Deyalsingh (Aranguez/St Joseph), We need to work together to re- savvy campaign based on its
to Almighty God—when God says in 2010, so this 70-year-old party, Shamfa Cudjoe-Lewis (Tobago build T&T so all are welcome and slogan “Yellow is the Code—
yes, nobody can say ‘no’ ... this sometimes you win, sometimes West), Ayanna Webster-Roy (To- all will be welcome—we have to re- When UNC Wins Everybody Wins.”
has been a tremendous blessing … you don’t win—tonight is one of bago East), Esmond Forde (Tuna- build T&T.” The UNC had targeted
now that the UNC has won—every- those nights where surprisingly, puna), and Roger Monroe (Toco/ “grassroots” and workers via
body wins!” Persad-Bissessar de- we have not done very well in the Sangre Grande) were among those Dennis, Griffith concede early a Coalition of Interests from
clared at 10.48 pm to mammoth General Election. But from (Tues- PNMites who lost their seats. the Oilfield Workers’ Trade
cheers from a sea of yellow-clad day), the PNM will begin to pre- The PNM is said to have retained First figures following the close Union (OWTU), Public Services
supporters at the UNC’s Mulchan pare itself for the next call within the Diego Martin, Port-of-Spain, of polls began developing from Association (PSA), Seamen and
Seuchan Road, Chaguanas head- the next 60 months. We wish all Arouca/Lopinot and other seats. around 8 pm with Tobago East, Waterfront Workers’ Trade Union
quarters the leaders well, as our country is The Elections and Boundaries where the race emerged with (SWWTU, smaller parties PEP,
“It is now that the real work now in their hands.” Commission (EBC) is expected to TPP’s David Thomas ahead of COP and Laventille Outreach
starts … we’ll be focused on de- Rowley said if last night’s trend give preliminary results and voter PNM’s Ayanna Webster-Roy. for Vertical Enrichment, also
livering on our promises. I give held, PNM would end up with 10 turnout figures later today. Just after 8 pm, figures for mar- featuring some former PNM faces
you the assurance that no one will or 12 seats. He said he had no re- Yesterday’s voting featured long ginal Tunapuna showed UNC’s and a fleet of social influencers,
be left behind—when UNC wins, grets in supporting Stuart Young lines in many of the 2,316 polling Roger Alexander ahead of PNM’s including entertainers.
Trinbago wins,” Persad-Bissessar as prime minister. stations. While some inner-city Forde, maintaining a lead. Yesterday’s activity was spotted
declared, thanking the partners of Young, at Rowley’s side, said he stations had a slow beginning from The UNC was also leading in
with issues on both sides, with
the party’s Coalition of Interests. had won his Port-of-Spain North/ 6 am, steady streams were re- the PNM alleging bribery by one
marginal Aranguez/St Joseph with
Persad-Bissessar, prior to close St Ann’s West seat. While saying ported. In the 2020 General Elec- person in Aranguez/St Joseph and
UNC Devesh Maharaj over PNM’s
he was obviously disappointed, tion, turnout was 58.08 per cent. other concerns raised by the PNM
of the campaign, had asked T&T Deyalsingh.
Young vowed to keep fighting. in Moruga/Tableland regarding
to give her the birthday gift of an By 8.30 pm, UNC’s Chaguanas conduct of certain voters.
election victory. “The electorate has spoken Kamla open to Farley East candidate Vandana Mohit The UNC also sent a series of
The UNC retained its 19 seats tonight and we look forward to showed a healthy lead over PNM’s written complaints to the EBC
and also won marginal East-West tomorrow morning ... we’ll be After close of the poll at 6 pm, Richie Sookhai. UNC’s Mayaro throughout the day on 19 issues,
corridor and San Fernando West back on the road, rebuilding and the UNC showed an early lead with candidate Nicholas Morris also ranging from election material
seats held by the PNM. encouraging the youths to come figures in certain key marginals, as showed a large lead over PNM’s (ink, pen) to long lines and
She has also welcomed the To- forth ... I certainly look forward to well as its traditional “safe seats,” Beatrice Bridgelal. alleged suspect ballots. (See page
bago People’s Party (TPP)—led by playing a part in that and a leader- starting with Persad-Bissessar’s Si- By 9.20 pm, UNC had called 10)
Tobago House of Assembly chair- ship role in that.” paria. She was the first candidate the seats of Chaguanas West (Neil The election was conducted
man Farley Augustine—which won Last night’s UNC victory was a to declare victory. Colin Gosein), Oropouche West (Dr under the observation of
the two Tobago seats held by the dramatic climax to two years of Persad-Bissessar had arrived at Lackram Bodoe) and Barataria/ teams from Caricom and the
PNM. election hints from the PNM, re- her UNC’s Siparia constituency San Juan (Saddam Hosein). Commonwealth.
The UNC and TPP will now peated demands for election by headquarters around 8.45 pm to By 9.30 pm, the UNC was lead-
share the Government in Parlia- the UNC and a short sharp cam- shouts of “Victory tonight!” from ing in 13 seats, the PNM in five and have the opportunity for people
ment, while the PNM enters Op- paign in the snap poll called by enthusiastic supporters. Prelimi- TPP in Tobago East and West. to break away from that PNM or
position—making it three parties Young, four months ahead of the nary figures for her win was 9,565 At that time, Tobago PNM Coun- UNC—til they die mindset. I hope
in Parliament. term’s end in August. Young had votes. cil leader Ancil Dennis conceded whoever is in Government that
PNM Political Leader Dr Keith announced the election date on At that time, Persad-Bissessar that the PNM would not have won you do well.”
Rowley conceded defeat at 10.15 March 18—a day after he was ap- said she was confident the UNC Tobago East, saying it was not his It was a subdued atmosphere at
pm, ahead of Persad-Bissessar’s pointed prime minister. would win the election, as the happiest election. Dennis specu- PNM’s Balisier House headquar-
victory speech. Rowley said the PNM meets to- trend was very good for the UNC. lated that voters may have decided ters in Port-of-Spain. A large stage
Rowley said, “Tonight is not morrow to determine the Opposi- On whether the UNC would be to withdraw participation. was set up. But up to 9.15pm, MPs
a good night for the PNM … it is tion Leader. open to an arrangement with the Also at that time, National were in their constituencies and
clear at this time that we have lost PNM general secretary Fos- TPP, Persad-Bissessar said, “I al- Transformation Alliance Gary Grif- few party officials were present.
the election. We have done it be- ter Cummings (La Horquetta/ ways said there are many rooms fith conceded saying, “ The results Candidates needed to secure
fore, conceding defeat on election Talparo), party PRO Faris Al-Rawi in the House of the Rising Sun, show that T&T was not prepared one-eighth of the votes cast to get
night but tomorrow is a new day. (San Fernando West), Terrence there’s a space and place for all. for a third option, we just didn’t back their deposit.
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UNC leader Kamla Persad-Bissessar celebrates

with supporters at her Siparia constituency office
last night. PHOTO BY RISHI RAGOONATH

Jubilation as Kamla leads UNC to victory

Supporters celebrate in Siparia, party headquarters
PETER CHRISTOPHER &
RADHICA DE SILVA

As evening fell on yesterday’s

General Election, the headquar-
ters bearing the UNC’s Rising
Sun symbol on Mulchan Seuchan
Road, Chaguanas, emerged as a
gathering point for party faithful.
Early cautious optimism grad-
ually gave way to jubilant cele-
bration, as broadcasts from the
party’s home base relayed en-
couraging signs of an impending
victory.
Cars filled the spaces next to the
building, with some even parking
along the northbound lane of the
Solomon Hochoy Highway before
crossing the makeshift bridge set
up for pedestrian access to the
headquarters. From early on, the UNC supporters celebrate the party’s victory at UNC headquarters in Scores of UNC supporters celebrate the party’s victory in the General
crowd watched with interest as Chaguanas. PHOTOS BY KRISTIAN DE SILVA Election at its Chaguanas headquarters last night.
the PNM slipped behind in both
Tobago seats. membership who never, never departure to the party head- bility.” He added, “Tonight is just ing. And in a way, something has
Shortly after 8 pm, anticipation left my side. They held me up quarters, Persad-Bissessar said, the beginning. We are seeing the changed in the politics, because
rose as UNC leader Kamla Per- when I was falling down. They “We’ve kept our 19, and we’ve people’s desire for real change.” when we were campaigning, we
sad-Bissessar announced victory were always there with me.” gained two or three more. Tobago By the time PNM leader Dr felt a sense of camaraderie be-
in her Siparia seat, which she has In the UNC headquarters, the has gone clear.” Keith Rowley conceded the elec- tween camps.”
represented for almost three dec- crowd cheered as news came in Reflecting on the campaign, she tion around 10:15 pm, the UNC By 10:30 pm the music truck
ades. that Saddam Hosein had declared said it was clean. “First, let me crowd was already celebrating the had further energised the expect-
Acknowledging the voters in victory in Barataria/San Juan, thank Almighty God. We’ve had a TPP’s sweep of Tobago. ant crowd, who only had to wait
her Siparia home base, she said, while Roger Alexander and Phil- very, very clean campaign launch, In an immediate reaction to a further ten minutes to hear the
“Let me thank the people of Si- lip Watts were holding advantages a very strong campaign.” Rowley’s concession, Congress of UNC leader deliver her victory
paria. I can declare Siparia safely in Tunapuna and La Horquetta/ Questioned about future part- the People leader Prakash Rama- speech.
won. I declare the first seat in this Talparo respectively. nerships with TPP, Persad-Bis- dhar said he was heartened by the She opened by thanking her
election to Siparia.” She noted Shortly after 9 pm, Persad-Bis- sessar said, “I always said there manner it was done. He explained supporters: “You have carried
the positive momentum, saying, sessar declared victory overall, are many rooms in the house of the win was not a surprise, not- me on a journey that is filled with
“The feedback thus far is very, noting that the party had retained the rising sun. There is space and ing a shift in attitude even within love, determination and resil-
very good.” its seats from 2020 and gained key place for everyone. We need to PNM strongholds in the last few ience. I started off this campaign
As preliminary figures showed advantages in marginal constit- work together to build Trinidad weeks of campaigning. by saying, you will be the real he-
the Tobago People’s Party (TPP) uencies. Declaring that the UNC and Tobago. So all are welcome. “I won’t use the word trium- roes in this story. And I end this
leading in Tobago, Persad-Bisses- had secured 19 safe seats and sev- All will be welcomed. We have to phant, but liberated. I’m happy campaign saying the same, you
sar said the trend was promising. eral marginal constituencies, she rebuild this country.” that the country can breathe,” he are the real heroes in the story.
She expressed deep gratitude to emerged from the Siparia constit- Businessman Glenford Ram- said. All of you.”
the UNC’s coalition partners—the uency office to the sound of blar- narine, who had earlier arrived at “We felt that in the ground. As she continued her speech,
trade union, the Progressive Em- ing music trucks and chants from the Siparia constituency to lend Well throughout the length and punctuated with familiar cam-
powerment Party, the Oilfield excited supporters waving yellow support, said he felt confident breadth, including hardcore sea paign promises met by loud
Workers Trade Union—and loyal flags. As she descended the steps from early on that the UNC would lots, where young persons in par- cheers, in particular the promise
supporters. and headed towards her waiting emerge victorious. “The people ticular were coming forward and to reopen Petrotrin, the crowd
“I also thank all our coalition vehicle, a member shouted, “The have spoken,” Ramnarine said. saying they were fed up and they was roused further.
partners who have played a great next Prime Minister!” “They are fed up of broken prom- needed a change. So tonight’s re- Then she gave way to let the
role and the rank-and-file UNC Speaking briefly before her ises. Kamla offers hope and sta- sults are not surprising, but uplift- celebrations continue.
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Heartbreak at Balisier House as PNM defeated
SHALIZA HASSANALI
Senior Investigative Reporter
[email protected]

First came worried faces. Then sad

looks. Disappointment, shock, and
uncontrollable tears followed.
This was the scene at the People’s
National Movement (PNM) head-
quarters at Balisier House, Port-of-
Spain, last night.
Supporters, who had gathered
in anticipation of a General Elec-
tion win for the party, were left
heartbroken after a crushing defeat
to the United National Congress
(UNC).
After six weeks of intense cam-
paigning leading up to yesterday’s A huge stage built for Stuart
nail-biting counting of votes, the Young to deliver a victory
outcome was too much to bear for speech was never used.
the hundreds who had converged PHOTOS BY ROGER JACOB
on Tranquility Street.
As PNM leader Dr Keith Rowley
conceded defeat around 10.15 pm,
Prime Minister Stuart Young was
quickly surrounded by party faith-
ful. They embraced him, many with
teary eyes.
Addressing the media, Dr Rowley
said, “It appears the PNM will end
up with an opposition in the order
of ten to 12 seats.”
“We are here for you,” one
woman shouted.
Trying to keep a brave face,
Young responded with determina-
tion: “PNM people! We are going to
rebuild and come back stronger. I
will fight hard for this country and
you. Get ready!”
“Stuarty! Stuarty! Stuarty,” the
crowd chanted in unison, trying to
spur him on.
Running toward Young with her
arms outstretched, PNM stalwart
Melba Boxill, from Mt Lambert, told
him she was heartbroken and sad.
“I am so sorry,” she said, wrap-
ping her arms around him. Former prime minister Stuart Former prime minister Stuart Young speaks to supporters outside Balisier House last night, after the party’s loss in
Her words touched those around. Young’s father, Richard Young, at the General Election.
Young hugged Boxill to cheer her Balisier House last night.
up, but she was already in tears.
“You did not deserve this. I am so porter said, “We are strong like the
disappointed,” she cried, as Young balisier. We went through many bat-
walked away with dejected support- tles. Some we lost and won. I want
ers trailing behind him. to see Kamla deliver on all those
“I am angry. This should not have promises she made on the election
happened. They put Stuart in the li- campaign.”
on’s mouth,” Boxill added. Another shouted, “I predict the
Earlier, before Rowley had con- UNC will not last five years. PNM
ceded, Boxill described the election will come back in power soon. You
results as a close call. She paced the mark my words.”
floor restlessly, sensing trouble. Throughout the night, the mood
“You could feel it on the ground. at headquarters was neither up-
A lot of youths say they were not beat nor celebratory. Supporters
voting. The PNM did not come dressed in red huddled in small
down to the people on the ground. groups, quietly discussing what had
They were neglected ... nothing gone wrong.
trickled down to them,” she ex- Coolers with drinks and con-
plained. tainers of food that had been
Boxill also pointed fingers at Dr brought in had to be hastily taken
Rowley for the loss. out. Vendors who had lined
“Let us deal with it straight up. the pavement with food and
He leave too much of a burden on snacks made little to no sales.
Stuart Young and the rest of the A huge stage that had been built for
PNM. Even if the PNM wins by one Young to deliver a victory speech
seat, he is still to be blamed.” was never used. Banners bearing
By this time, some supporters the photographs of the 41 PNM can-
were wiping tears from their faces, didates fluttered in the breeze.
consoled by family and friends as It was a short election campaign—
they left Balisier House. but a long, painful night for PNM
Despite the despair, oth- supporters, who never expected an
outcome that would leave them in PNM stalwart Melba Boxill shows
ers remained hopeful. disappointment after the party’s PNM leader Dr Keith Rowley is embraced by a supporter after conceding
Looking on in disbelief, one sup- such utter shock. defeat in the General Election at Balisier House last night.
defeat.
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Tobago turns blue!

TPP leader ready for talks with UNC after party grabs two seats
ANNALISA PAUL he urged them to finish celebrat-
Senior Reporter ing safely.
[email protected] The TPP leader also extended
congratulations and best wishes
Hours after the polls closed in to incoming prime minister
Tobago and the two seats were Kamla Persad-Bissessar, as he
declared to have been won by the urged everyone to realise they
Tobago People’s Party (TPP), jubi- had to become one T&T in order
lant leader Farley Augustine said to engender the change they want
he intends to start negotiations to see.
today with the incoming United Augustine was elected as the
National Congress (UNC) govern- THA leader back in 2021 on a
ment. Progressive Democratic Patriots
Addressing the crowd of ju- (PDP) ticket, which was a party
bilant supporters at the Espla- birthed by Watson Duke in 2015.
nade, Scarborough, just before Meanwhile, the defeated Peo-
midnight, the Tobago House of ple’s National Movement (PNM)
Assembly (THA) Chief Secretary Tobago Council leader, Ancel
acknowledged those who came Dennis, said he intends to meet
out and voted. with the PNM leader today, as
Declaring that “tonight’s victory well as the campaign manager,
is an important one for Tobago,” to address issues that had arisen
he said Tobagonians had sat by during the past month.
quietly for the last four years and During a speech in which he
accepted the abuse from Port-of- conceded just before 11 pm, he
Spain. said, “You win some, you lose
He said, “Tobago, you went out some.”
today and you exacted revenge on TPP leader Farley Augustine, centre, celebrates with victorious candidates Joel Sampson (Tobago West), left, and Extending congratulations to
our behalf.” David Thomas (Tobago East) last night. the successful candidates, he
Augustine reminded political claimed they would be going back
opponents that they should not it is still not quite the level nec- Thanking God first, he went on do some introspection and reflec- “to restrategise and regroup.”
have counted Tobagonians out as essary to warrant constitutional to thank his campaign managers tion in order to bring those on the Promising to be better prepared
60,000 strong listened to the call, change on the island. However, for their hard work across the fringes back in. for the next election on the sister
and came out and demonstrated he said this was sufficient to form island. Admitting voter turnout He called on the party to under- isle, Dennis thanked the two for-
just how important they were. an “extremely strong negotiating during this General Election had stand it had much work left to do mer prime ministers, Dr Keith
He said while Tobago will be point starting tomorrow morn- been lower than in 2020, Augus- to build an inclusive outfit—and Rowley and Stuart Young, for
sitting in the national Parliament, ing.” tine said this meant they had to with the work due to start today, their service to country.

Political scientist says Rowley to blame for PNM’s election loss

SASCHA WILSON best foot, our shoulder to the
Senior Reporter wheel for Trinidad and Tobago,”
[email protected] said Browne.
With the election over, econo-
Former prime minister and Peo- mist Dr Indera Sagewan said start-
ple’s National Movement (PNM) ing today the focus must be on the
political leader Dr Keith Rowley issue of governance.
has to shoulder the blame for the “Now we have to see how a
party’s huge loss at yesterday’s new version of the UNC governs
poll. an economy that is extremely dif-
Political scientist Professor ficult,” she said.
Hamid Ghany held this view last Warning that the road ahead
evening during CNC3’s Battle For was not going to be easy, econ-
Power programme, following omist Dr Marlene Attzs said “It
Rowley’s speech conceding defeat is going to be fraught with chal-
to the Kamla Persad-Bissessar-led lenges from the fiscal responsi-
United National Congress (UNC) bility. How do you close the fiscal
Coalition of interests. gap.”
With the PNM being led by two She said finding the means to
people—Rowley as political leader deliver the numerous campaign
and Stuart Young as Prime Minis- promises was important.
ter—Ghany said, “That strategy Former UNC Naparima MP
failed miserably and that must Rodney Charles, who had heavily
be owned by Dr Rowley because Political scientist Dr Hamid Ghany, left, economist Dr Marlene Attzs and former Naparima MP Rodney Charles take criticised Persad-Bissessar’s lead-
he force-fed Stuart Young on the part in CNC3 Battle for Power panel discussion at Guardian Media Building, St Vincent Street, Port-of-Spain, last ership, also extended congratu-
party (PNM) and the country and night. PHOTO BY ROGER JACOB lations to her. He said sooner or
the country got indigestion.” later issues, such as food security,
Ghany, who was among a by Guardian Media, which came mated. rewarded with restoration to a foreign exchange availability,
six-member panel, also congratu- under heavy public scrutiny, “got Extending congratulations to in- strengthened position. and income equality must be ad-
lated Persad-Bissessar on what he it right” with the UNC at 45 per coming Prime Minister Persad-Bis- “It’s a case of accepting the re- dressed by the incoming govern-
saw as “one of the biggest political cent and the PNM at 30 per cent sessar and the UNC, former PNM sults and finding strength in the ment for the betterment of T&T.
comebacks in the history of T&T. of the votes. minister Dr Amery Browne said messages that the population has Political analyst Dr Winford
He said Persad-Bissessar was con- Ghany said the election results it is also an opportunity for in- sent to us. It is always an oppor- James reacted to the election in
sidered politically dead and writ- showed that the unions were the trospection on the PNM’s part, tunity to improve our offering for Latin, which when translated
ten off a long time ago. deciding factor and that they having lost significant ground. He the next time around. Let’s move meant, “The voice of the people
He added his poll, published ought never to be underesti- was confident the party would be forward and let’s always put our is the voice of God.”
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Griffith: T&T still not ready

for a third-party option
ANDREA PEREZSOBERS
Senior Reporter
[email protected]

This country is not ready or pre-

pared for a third-party option ac-
cording to Gary Griffith, Political
Leader of the National Transforma-
tion Alliance (NTA) as he conceded
defeat at 9.30 last night.
The mood at the NTA headquar-
ters in Mt Lambert was quiet and
pensive, as the results started to
Patriotic Front leader Mickela Panday addresses supporters after trickle in about after 7 pm.
conceding defeat in the General Election at the party’s San Fernando Griffith had the full support of his
office last night. PHOTO BY VASHTI SINGH family, who kept close to him as the
numbers started to collate.

Panday on PF’s
The political party contested 17
seats in the General Election but
preliminary results showed it was
unsuccessful in gaining any seats.

first election: The constituencies the party con-

tested were Aranguez/St Joseph,
La Horquetta/Talparo, Toco/San-
NTA leader Gary Griffith and supporters view the election results coverage on
CNC3 at the party’s office in Mt Lambert last night.
PHOTO BY ANISTO ALVES

We made history
gre Grande, San Juan/Barataria, no regrets.” cide to do, how they intend to go in
Tunapuna, St Augustine, Arouca/ As to whether the NTA would be what direction, whether it may very
Maloney, Arima, Diego Marin West, contesting the 2030 general elec- well be they may want another po-
Diego Martin Central, Diego Martin tions, Griffith quickly said that the litical leader. I am always prepared
KEVON FELMINE “If you can do something to North/East, Port-of-Spain North, decision is not going to be based on to move aside for someone who
Senior Reporter work together, I want to see Port-of-Spain South, Point Fortin, him alone. may have the capacity to build a
[email protected] continuity, and if you can work San Fernando West, Chaguanas East Griffith explained that his style is party, to build a team. That is what
together and build this country and St Ann’s East. different. He said as a former mili- I am. I am not here. I do not own the
Even in the despair of defeat, and lift it out of the abyss that Speaking to his candidates and tary officer, he is a team player. NTA. All I am is a humble servant,
the Patriotic Front (PF) found it’s in, I can only support that, a small group of supporters, Grif- “It’s going to be based on the rank representing the NTA as the politi-
joy in the downfall of the and the Patriotic Front will be fith told them this was not a time and file of the NTA. What they de- cal leader,” Griffith stressed.
People’s National Movement doing that.” for the party to be despondent, or
(PNM), with its Political Leader Panday admitted that the PF have any degree of animosity to-
Mickela Panday—daughter of had not secured any seats but wards the country, as the citizens
late former prime minister said the overall results marked have made a choice, and it must
and United National Congress “a turning of the tide” in T&T’s respect it.
founder Basdeo Panday—eager political landscape. “Since 1981, we started with this
to see how the incoming UNC She said the parties that won perception of a third party that was
coalition government will de- formed a coalition, while her the National Alliance for Recon-
liver on its promises. team contested on their own. struction (NAR) and they did not
Minutes after Panday con- She noted that no one enters get a seat. In 1991, it continued with
ceded defeat in her party’s an election to lose, but the the NAR on its own, breaking away
maiden electoral bid, dozens disappointment does not out- from the UNC of which the political
of supporters at the party’s weigh the pride. leader Kamla Persad-Bissessar was
San Fernando office erupted “There is no other word be- a part and they didn’t get a seat.
in cheers as they watched PNM sides, I’m really, really proud, The same thing happened with the
leader Dr Keith Rowley con- and I know my father would Congress of the People. What we
cede the election. have been proud. I stood up did is provide the country 18 years Gdnig^cBjijVa;jcYh
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Therefore, I look forward to kindness and love for people. ficulty came in. What I can tell you
them doing well,” Panday said. As for the PF’s future, Pan- is that the NTA, I mean, as I’m the For further information, call 800-1RBC (4722) or visit any branch of RBC Royal Bank.
As for the PNM’s future in day said it will contest the next only political leader in the coun-
opposition, she advised them Local Government elections try, I can tell you that the NTA has
not to oppose for opposing and the Tobago House of As- walked in with its candidates. We
sake. sembly elections. honestly did not know, but we have
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Polling day complaints, legal letters and bribery allegations

DEREK ACHONG
Senior Reporter
[email protected]
PNM’s Diego Martin
The slow pace of voting in hotly North East candidate
contested marginal constituencies Colm Imbert shows
in Trinidad early yesterday morn- his finger after voting
ing drew the ire of the United Na- at the Maraval RC
tional Congress (UNC). School yesterday.
Almost every UNC candidate and PHOTO BY
KERWIN PIERRE
official interviewed by Guardian
Media after the start of voting yes-
terday morning took issue with the
delays, with some attributing them
to officials of the Elections and
Boundaries Commission (EBC).
Their complaints were further
represented in dozens of legal let-
ters sent by lawyers for various
candidates to the EBC’s Chief Elec-
tion Officer Fern Narcis and various An emotional Patriotic Front leader Mickela Panday embraces her mother,
returning officers. Oma Panday, after they voted at the Esperance Community Complex. They
Speaking to media personnel became emotional as they reflected on the legacy of deceased former prime
after casting her ballot at the Her- minister Basdeo Panday. PHOTO BY KRISTIAN DE SILVA
mitage Presbyterian School in La
Romain yesterday afternoon, UNC
leader and candidate for Siparia
Kamla Persad-Bissessar confirmed
the reports of delays.
Persad-Bissessar said: “The pro-
cess is very lengthy. I don’t know
if it is a deliberate strategy to frus-
trate people or just incompetence
on the part of some.
“We will have a dossier of letters
by the end of the day, but I pray
that good sense prevails and there Assistant
are no real restrictions and block- Commissioner of
ages of people casting their votes,” Police Wayne Mystar
she added. visits the San
Fernando West
UNC candidate for Couva South
Secondary School to
Barry Padarath suggested that de- monitor the voting
lays were caused by the EBC hiring process.
inexperienced staff for the elec- PHOTO BY RISHI
tion. RAGOONATH
“The EBC has hired several new
persons coming in without prop- the Couva North constituency pre- he said.
erly training them. You are seeing viously held by her deceased fa- “They could try all the dirty
the challenges of inexperienced ther, former prime minister Basdeo tricks they want. They will get the
staff not knowing how to interpret Panday, said the issue highlighted same licks.”
the election rules across the length Wilmot Martin, centre, is assisted by a neighbour and a police officer as she the need for voting reform. Speaking with reporters after
and breadth of the country,” he arrives at the San Fernando Methodist School to vote yesterday. “I maintain the fact that the pro- voting, PNM candidate for San Fer-
PHOTO BY RISHI RAGOOONATH
said. cess is very archaic. It needs to nando West Faris Al-Rawi made
though there is no line,” they said. their civic duty quite seriously,”
Padarath went as far as to sug- modernise. When you have an out- similar allegations of illegal con-
They also claimed poll clerks Young said.
gest a more nefarious reason for dated system or process room is duct in the seat he contested.
were not calling out the names of People’s National Movement
the delays. left for things to happen,” she said. Guardian Media could not con-
voters and their consecutive num- (PNM) candidate for Diego Martin
“It appears to us to be an attempt National Transformation Alli- firm any of the allegations made, as
bers. North/East Colm Imbert said he
to frustrate the process,” he said. ance (NTA) leader Gary Griffith did no evidence was provided by either
“This will hinder our ability was pleased with the voting pro-
UNC candidate for Barataria/San not raise issues with the delays, of the parties.
to track the voter progressions cess at his polling station, which
Juan Saddam Hosein said the party which affected him, his wife and However, a man was arrested by
throughout the day and is a breach took three minutes to complete.
planned to report the issues to son, who voted in his first election. police in St Joseph on suspicion of
of the election day rules and guide- “It was one of the smoothest
the Caricom and Commonwealth Griffith said he was pleased with voter bribery, after he was held
lines,” they said. voting processes I have ever been
election observers invited for the the presence of foreign election ob- with $30,000 in cash and could
The delays noted by the UNC involved in, maybe, because there
election by Prime Minister Stuart servers. not account for the source of the
did not appear to be isolated, as were not many people there, who
Young after repeated calls from the “Any time you have concerns it funds. He remained detained up to
there were similar experiences for knows,” he said.
UNC. can cause instability, it can affect late yesterday.
voters across the country, with a PNM national campaign manager
“I don’t want to accuse anyone of the productivity of the country. Assistant Commissioner of Po-
suspected higher-than-usual voter Rohan Sinanan said his party did
being deliberate but it seems that “All I am asking the country is lice (ACP) Wayne Mystar, who was
turnout. not receive reports of the irregu-
this is only taking place in several come tomorrow, we are all citizens interviewed in San Fernando, said
PM Young had to wait more than larities claimed by the UNC.
of the polling divisions that are tra- of the same country. Let us appre- he had not received any reports of
half an hour at the International “Everything went smoothly. I
ditionally very strong UNC-based,” ciate and accept the decision made election offences.
School of Port-of-Spain in West- have always expressed confidence
Hosein said. by the public,” he said. “Usually, when I visit I would ask
moorings. in the system of voting in T&T and
“I think it is prudent to let the There were also allegations from the officers if there is anything un-
“It is certainly the longest line I the EBC,” he said.
observers know what is happening the UNC and the PNM of illegal ac- toward and the officers indicated
have been in since voting in T&T,” “I want to congratulate all the
because it is voter frustration that tivity such as voter intimidation, that everything was quiet and reg-
Young said. citizens of T&T. So far, we are hav-
is taking place and voter suppres- bribery and election-day canvass- ular,” Mystar said.
However, he said the delays were ing an election that is free and fair
sion,” he added. ing. A news team in Gulf View, San
not a conspiracy as suggested and or without any intimidation at this
In correspondence sent by attor- Imbert highlighted the allega- Fernando, yesterday morning, wit-
might have been due to many cit- point in time and we really hope
neys Brian Baig and Richard Jaggas- tions in a post on his account on X nessed a police officer speaking
izens showing an interest in the that continues.”
sar, who served as election agents (former Twitter). to a resident who was accused of
election. Patriotic Front (PF) leader Mick-
for the UNC Aranguez/St Joseph “I am receiving several reports operating a mock polling station
“There is a lot of interest in this ela Panday said her party, which
candidate, the party sought to offi- of UNC activists in marginal seats, opposite a legitimate one.
year’s General Election and I read fielded 37 candidates for the elec-
cially highlight the delays at polling such as Toco/Sangre Grande and St The officer’s intervention was
that as a very good sign. It indi- tion, did not have an issue with the
stations in that constituency. Joseph (Mt D’Or) attempting to in- based on a complaint by UNC San
cated to me that democracy is alive delays.
“The voters report the experi- duce voters to either stay home or Fernando West campaign manager
and well and that people are taking However, Panday, who contested
ence to be “painfully slow” even vote UNC, offering $1,000 in cash,” Villianna Ramoutarsingh.
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and Investigations,
Suzette Martin, Insp
Joshua Pierre and
Balgobin-Maharaj calls UNC’s election
Assistant Commissioner
of Police, Crime, Richard
Smith, speak to the media
complaints ‘political desperation’
outside the Tunapuna GAIL ALEXANDER troubling pattern of how they
Police Station yesterday. Senior Political Reporter are being weaponised. It has
PHOTO BY ABRAHAM DIAZ become evident that the UNC
After the United National Con- is systematising grievances, not
gress (UNC) issued several elec- solely to advocate for accounta-
T&T police confirm tion day complaints up to the
close of the poll yesterday, ac-
bility, but to seed doubt in the
minds of international observ-

irregularities on voting day tivist Ravi Balgobin-Maharaj said

it had become evident the party
was systematising grievances to
ers and lay the groundwork for
post-election litigation.
“To those who may have en-
ANNALISA PAUL had been called in to assist and had seed doubt in the minds of inter- Political activist Ravi Balgobin- countered some of these issues,
Senior Reporter seized the cash. national observers and lay the Maharaj PHOTO BY FACEBOOK
I assure you that your concerns
[email protected] Martin assured, “We take all allega- groundwork for post-election gobin-Maharaj’s support was matter, as constant vigilance is
tions of intimidation and electoral of- litigation. He said it was a sign not with the party for the elec- the lifeblood of democracy. But
The T&T Police Service (TTPS) says while fences very seriously.” of desperation. tion. when criticisms morph into a
it maintained a strong operational pres- She warned, “Any attempt to interfere “Having myself navigated Responding to the party’s alle- sustained campaign to erode
ence during election day 2025 yesterday, with a citizen’s right to vote freely and the complexities of electoral gations of election day irregular- trust in the very institutions
several irregularities were reported and without fear strikes at the very heart of disputes and having fought to ities, he said: “Over the course that safeguard our freedoms, we
are currently under investigation. our democracy and will not be toler- uphold the integrity of our dem- of this most recent election, re- cross into dangerous territory.”
Deputy Commissioner of Police, Intel- ated.” ocratic institutions, I recognise ports of challenges surrounding He called on UNC members
ligence & Investigations, Suzette Martin, Martin encouraged members of the this tactic for what it is, which the Elections and Boundaries not to flout democracy.
confirmed, “While the majority of the public to report any incidents of voter is a strategy borne not of prin- Commission (EBC) have been “For years, the UNC has
day’s activities proceeded peacefully, intimidation and other electoral-day of- ciple, but of political despera- reverberating throughout the rightly demanded transparency
we did receive several reports, including fences, as she said the TTPS was ready tion,” Balgobin-Maharaj said via nation, and while these claims and fairness. Yet today, by mag-
bribery, intimidation, impersonation, to pursue all reports. a statement yesterday, citing the demand our attention, they also nifying isolated imperfections
and interference with the electoral pro- She warned, “The TTPS will remain “weaponising” of election day call for perspective. into a false narrative of systemic
cess.” on high alert in the coming days to challenges. “Let me be clear, absolutely failure, they risk undermining
Arising out of these reports, one man ensure law and order are maintained Trinidad and Tobago’s Gen- no electoral process is without the same ideals they claim to
was held with $30,000 in cash in St Jo- throughout the country.” eral Election was observed by flaw. The machinery of democ- champion,” he said.
seph around 10 am. Another incident yesterday centred missions from both Caricom racy, especially when operated “Democracy requires disa-
Speaking with Guardian Media as around the search for a suspect who and the Commonwealth. by temporary staff managing greement and it thrives on de-
she exited the Tunapuna Police Station was allegedly offering people $1,000 to The UNC had, over the last thousands of polling stations, bate, but it absolutely cannot
with Assistant Commissioner of Police, withhold their vote. ten years, presented various will inevitably encounter pro- survive on this level of cynicism.
Crime, Richard Smith, Martin said there The police confirmed information had legal challenges to the People’s cedural hiccups. These are not To my friends in the UNC, I urge
was no evidence to corroborate claims been given to them that people in the National Movement-led gov- unique to this election, nor to you to not conflate the inevita-
the money had been intended to pay off Mt Lambert/Mt D’or area had been ap- ernment in Balgobin-Maharaj’s this nation. They are the grow- ble turbulence of democracy
voters. proached by the suspect, who had been name. He had been repeatedly ing pains of any society that en- with its collapse. To the staff of
Instead, she confirmed the suspect offering cash in exchange for holding hailed by UNC leader Kamla trusts its people with the sacred the EBC, ordinary citizens per-
could not account for how he had come onto their national identification cards, Persad-Bissessar as a “legal lu- duty of self-governance.” forming an extraordinary ser-
to be in possession of the cash, and he which would have been returned to minary.” Balgobn-Maharaj added, “The vice, know that your labour is
reportedly refused to reveal exactly them after the polls closed at 6 pm. While he is still a UNC mem- reason I have chosen to address seen, and your dedication to the
what it was to be used for. Senior officers said they were still ber and has not resigned, it was this, however, is not the exist- country is valued,” Balgobin-Ma-
Guardian Media was later told that the searching for the suspect up to last confirmed yesterday that Bal- ence of these challenges, but the haraj added.
Financial Investigations Branch (FIB) evening.

Gunshots near polling station leave election workers shaky

Election workers at a mock polling sta- Mt Hope, workers at two different mock from going out to cast their vote.
tion along Upper Mt Hope Road, Mt polling stations said they had not heard A PAUL
Hope, were frightened yesterday, after the gunshots.

VACANCY
gunshots were fired less than 150 feet However, one woman said
from where they were stationed. she received a phone call
Indicating that the incident occurred informing her of what had
around 1.15 pm near Sunset Drive and happened and said she was re-
Mt Hope Road, one woman said, “It left portedly told the workers had
us a bit shaky and uneasy. It is not some- to “mind our business.” MILAYA SPA LTD.
thing we are accustomed to at this time.” Meanwhile, police officials Trinidad and Tobago
A second woman said it had left them were, up to last evening, in-
a bit fearful, while another chimed in, vestigating reports of a second
Chamber of Industry & Commerce
“I find they too idle ... hot, hot sun, so?” shooting in the Mt Lambert/ Building, Columbus Circle,
The group referred to the intimida- Mt D’or area, which they said Westmoorings, Trinidad
tory act as “mischievous” but said it had could have been another act
not deterred them from their work. intended to frighten persons WANTED
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Make T&T the biggest winner Sunday.

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Now that the votes have been cast and counted after a bruising
SINGH
election campaign, it is time for the political winners and losers to
focus on the common goal of building a better T&T.
The hotly contested poll laid bare differences within this society
that will need to be addressed with as much urgency as crime and
the economic challenges that were the major issues on the various

Happiness
Some people waking up this
political platforms. morning are going to be happy.
The people have spoken. All stakeholders had the opportunity Hopefully, it is most of the nation.
to honour this country’s long-established tradition of choosing We could do with some happi-
elected officials in a free and fair manner by their peaceful ness.
participation in the process. On Saturday morning, as I came
In addition, the conduct of the poll was monitored by observers
from the Commonwealth and Caricom.
down my street with my wife
after our neighbourhood walk, I
Dr David Bratt
Moving forward as a nation, however, hinges upon a general passed a middle-aged man stand- CMT, MD, MPH
acceptance that the outcome of yesterday’s polls accurately ing outside his car. I did not know
reflected the will of the people. This is because the outcome him. I raised my hand in salute, [email protected]
confers on the incoming administration the legitimacy to govern. smiled and said, “Good morning.”
There are even greater challenges to be confronted by the He stared at me for a moment and ness called Level Two happiness. For most people, valued per-
elected and appointed officials who will make up the new cabinet turned his back. It is the kind of satisfaction and sonal relationships with family,
and take up seats in the House of Representatives and the Senate. We could do with some happi- contentment you may feel when colleagues, friends and neigh-
As they take their oaths of office, they should seriously reflect on ness. you look at your life and think bours are the best guarantee of
the weight of the responsibility of serving the people who voted There is something called a about past achievements and the happiness. People are happier
for them. In their actions and decisions, they must be accountable ‘Country Happiness Index’. It’s general direction that your life is and better able to function when
to the people, not just themselves, their friends and financiers. a three-year average determined heading. That form of happiness they feel they can trust other peo-
There is no place for narrow political agendas, no time for by analysing Gallup polling data is less intense than Level One hap- ple.
protracted victory celebrations, given the many challenges ahead from most of the world’s coun- piness, but is longer lasting. In a recent WHO survey, 11 to
for this nation. tries in six categories: gross do- Interestingly, both forms of 15-year-olds were asked ‘Do you
mestic product per capita, social happiness are in some conflict agree with the statement that
Considerable time and energy will have to be dedicated to T&T’s
support, healthy life expectancy, with each other. Too much of one most of the students in my classes
economic recovery, bringing crime under control and building
freedom to make your own may lessen the other. Yet, both are kind and helpful?’ Some of the
climate resilience.
choices, generosity of the general are needed and complement each answers by country were: Swe-
The campaign is over. Time to shift from talking to the difficult den, 77 per cent yes; Germany, 76
population and perceptions of other.
task of governing with the aim of long-term sustainability for T&T. internal and external corruption per cent; Denmark, 73 per cent;
What are the social or personal
On the economic front, there is the challenge of stimulating levels. USA, 53 per cent; Russia, 46 per
conditions that are needed to
an energy sector that has been buffeted by declining production T&T ranks 70th in happiness make people happier? cent; England, 43 per cent.
and price volatility on global markets, boosting growth in the out of 147 countries based on the There seem to be five main It’s interesting that figures for
non-energy sector and finding a solution to the ongoing foreign 2024 World Happiness Report, things: money, mental health, a happiness in these very same
exchange shortage. falling 32 places, compared to the secure and loving private life, a countries are quite similar.
The Donald Trump administration that returned to power in last available report in 2017. secure community and moral val- Throughout the world, and we
the United States earlier this year has already upended promising We could do with some happi- ues. are now seeing this in Trinidad
economic forecasts, including the International Monetary Fund’s ness. It’s pretty clear that provided for the first time, the propor-
(IMF) projection of 2.3 per cent for the T&T economy this year. After the age of 60 or so, when you’ve got at least a reasonable tion of people who say “Yes!”,
The introduction of tariffs earlier this month, with a baseline ten some of life’s desires have either income, money by itself does not when asked: “can most people be
per cent duty on imports from this country, is likely to affect key been satisfied or are not as urgent make you happier. trusted?” has fallen dramatically.
commodities such as ammonia, methanol, iron and steel. as they once were, one does start Over the past 60 years, most Crime is directly related to the
In addition, expectations have been crushed for the wondering about happiness. How Trinis have got better homes, level of mutual trust in a commu-
development of Dragon and other cross-border and near-border important is it? How does one get prettier clothes, more cars and nity. Insecure communities make
Venezuelan gas fields, namely Manakin-Cocuina and Loran there? How long can a body be despite the setbacks, better for unhappy people.
Manatee. Therefore, an immediate and urgent search must be happy? What is more important healthcare. Yet, happiness has The philosophy of individual-
launched for viable options for energy security and economic for happiness, money or your not increased in T&T. ism, “entitlement,” the idea that
stability. health? Security? Friends? Fam- Things which make us want you are entitled to the good things
These and other considerations make the Ministry of Finance ily? A caring government? A bottle more income make us less happy. in life and that your main duty in
portfolio particularly weighty for the representative who will take of rum? Advertising and social media life is to make the most of yourself
it up. However, there is an even more difficult assignment for the There seem to be two different make people less and less satis- and get the most that you can from
next national security minister, who must tackle a homicide rate kinds of happiness. Both equal. fied with what they’ve got and the society, also seems to have taken
of 26 per 100,000 people, the record 624 murders of 2024 and the Both needed. effect is particularly detrimental over our idea of the good life.
aftermath of the recently ended State of Emergency. Level One happiness is the kind where children are concerned. “Giving back” is not something
of pleasure you get from coming Mental illness in T&T is a scan- that resonates in our island soci-
The bottom line is that there can be no honeymoon for T&T’s
first in test, eating a piping hot dal. Roughly 25 per cent of us ety.
new government.
shrimp roti or sipping a good experience serious mental illness But friendship, voluntary work
Manifesto promises made to the electorate must now be
rum. That’s a pleasurable state during our lives, and about 15 per and remarkably, dancing, gen-
converted into deliverables and country put before party for the
that tends to be intense, but tem- cent experience major depres- erate more joy in humans than
common good. porary. It generally lasts around anything else. It takes leadership
sion. Sales of antidepressants are
T&T must be the biggest winner in the 2025 General Election. 15 minutes. to point that out and leadership is
at an all-time high. Yet no one talks
There is another kind of happi- about it as a cause of unhappiness. scarce in T&T these days.
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Tuesday, April 29, 2025
guardian.co.tt opinion 13
This morning, the nation is hungover,
dehydrated and delirious from drink-
ing too deeply of the wine of politics.
Bottles of White Oak and Hennessy
Election hangover and the
were emptied in the wee hours of
the morning, either in celebration of
election results or as a coping mech-
need for forgiveness
anism for those horrified by their po-
litical party’s loss.
Now, it is time to drink water and
Jonathan Bhagan
Attorney At Law • President, Christian Youth Foundation
cleanse our bodies of the toxins that
https://www.facebook.com/ChristianYouthFoundationTT/
came with this election. We need to
Chairman, Caribbean Committee Against Sex Crimes
detoxify our blood of the hatred, rac-
QUESTION:
https://www.facebook.com/CaribbeanCommitteeAgainstSexCrimes/
ism and fake news that were imbibed
over the last few weeks.
Dr Joel Teelucksingh himself has the table set before them become a The words of our national anthem are instruc- HOW WAS THE VOTING PROCESS
snare; may it become retribution and tive: “Here every creed and race finds an equal
dubbed this malaise “Acute Electio-
a trap. May their eyes be darkened so place, And may God bless our Nation, Here every
FOR YOU?
nitis,” with the symptoms including
“sweaty handshakes, pothole re- they cannot see, and their backs be creed and race finds an equal place, And may God Carlos Hayde, Roxborough
pairs, the mysterious reactivation of bent forever.” bless our Nation.” Very nice, very nice. Like all the
long-dead community centres and The Archangel Michael would have The democratic rights and ideals enshrined in our
people have not come out as
politicians descending from their been personally invoked to beat up Constitution are merely words on paper unless we
yet. The process very slow.
SUVs like demigods from Olympus.” the candidates of opposing political strive to uphold them with our actions and words.
I will have to give Dr Teelucksingh parties. Many ritual alters would have
a call to find out if he has developed received sacrifices as if they were Forgiveness
the cure to Electionitis as yet. While spiritual caffeine to revitalise the cam- We are going to have to forgive all those who
a few persons suffering from Electio- paigns of favoured candidates. hurled racial slurs into our hearts. However, for-
This morning, we must douse the
Joan Pierre, Arima
nitis may be taking to social media to giveness does not preclude seeking justice against
candles lit to destroy our enemies
Where I normally go to vote,
complain about the election results, wrongdoers, where the tort of defamation may
and light the fire of patriotism with all the stations are close by. So
the rest of us now have to move on have occurred as lies were spread.
the embers of unity. I still reached early and was the
with our lives. Forgiveness takes place in the heart. We have
Now, we must return to make to stop visualising in our minds the downfall and
first to vote too. I like to vote
Over the past weekend, tensions early.
have run high. By the time of pub- peace with our fellow citizens and re- suffering of those who have wronged us and let
lication, I would have hoped that member that we will constantly meet them go. There was a certain level of vitriol in this
a clear election result would have with supporters of the opposing past election based on how many political posters
been reached safely and no incidents party in public spaces. Businesses and signs were vandalised.
have to cater to customers of oppos- I have heard and seen racial slurs being hurled Rambachan Persad, Gulf View
would have taken place that marred The voting process was pretty
the safety of voters. ing political views, public services on social media of the worst kind, and these were
must be rendered to persons who targeted at individuals whose character was de- smooth and efficient. It was
The past week was intense. Even a little bit slow. I am just
spiritually minded people were af- disagree with you. Life must go on. famed because of the rhetoric used to support a
When we line up at the same dou- particular political party. checking at 25 votes in an
flicted with Electionitis, so they hour and 600 voters in this
stopped reading “Turn the other bles or bake and shark vendor, we Regardless of how bad the slander was, we must
will have to forget the drama of the remember the words of Jesus in Matthew 18:21-22: polling division. They will
cheek” in the New Testament and
election and exist in the same shared Then Peter came up and said to him, “Lord, how definitely need to speed up as
opened the Old Testament’s list of
space. We need to breathe the same often will my brother sin against me, and I for- the day goes on.
curses and imprecatory psalms.
Prayerful men and women drunk on sun-kissed air and drink coconut give him? As many as seven times?” Jesus said to
the wine of politics were seen reciting water side by side for this to remain him, “I do not say to you seven times, but seven-
curses such as Psalm 69 22-23 “May the T&T of our ancestors. ty-seven times.”
Forgiveness is a gift you give yourself and even Glenwayne Suchit, Tacarigua
secular science shows health benefits for per- I would say everything went
sons who forgive their enemies. In a study enti- smoothly. It was alright. There
tled “Forgiveness, Stress, and Health” by Loren L were no major hiccups,
Toussaint, Grant S Shields and George M Slavic it everything running smoothly.
was concluded, “This study is the first to provide There were a lot of people.
prospective, longitudinal evidence showing that Apparently, they close a few
greater forgiveness is associated with less stress polling stations and amalgamate
and, in turn, better mental health. Strategies for everything into one.
cultivating forgiveness may thus have beneficial
effects on stress and health.”
We, therefore, need to forgive whatever evils
occurred during this election season for our own Doodnath Somai, Esperance
mental and physical health. It was a normal process. But
you know when somebody
is visually impaired what
happens, we have to wait for
someone to swear to take you
into the polling booth. But it
was smooth and good.

Victoria Pooran, Vistabella

I wanted to form my own
opinion. That is what I did. It
was a good experience. I mean
we had to wait a little bit, but
it was good.

Sarah Woods, Diego Martin

It was easy. It was quiet when
you go in. That is why I leave
home early, I don’t like the
crowd.
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17 political parties and 3 independents contributed to a field of 161 candidates in yesterday’s

general election. Here’s how the constituencies went:

PNM UNC TPP * Preliminary results from the General Election showed the UNC swept the marginal seats.
As of press time the final results were yet to be announced by the Elections and Boundaries Commission.

ARANGUEZ/ST JOSEPH ARIMA AROUCA/LOPINOT

PNM Terrence Deyalsingh PNM Pennelope Beckles PNM Marvin Gonzales
UNC Devesh Maharaj UNC Nigel Moses UNC Natalie Chaitan-Maharaj
NTA Gary Griffith NTA Shekina Sirju
NTA Nicolene Taylor-Chinchamee
PF Anthony Dolland PF Jemima Lezama-Redhead
THC Marcus Ramkissoon NCT Nalini Dial PF Kenny Lee
Total # of electorate: 28,873 Total # of electorate: 28,802 Total # of electorate: 28,494

BARATARIA/SAN JUAN CARONI CENTRAL CARONI EAST

PNM Muhammed Ibrahim PNM Adam Hosein PNM Leena Rampersad
UNC Saddam Hosein
NTA Da Vvian Bain UNC David Lee UNC Rishad Seecheran
PF Steffon Boodooram
PF Andrew Hosein PF Danielle Grell
APP Joshua Faltine
Total # of electorate: 25,184 Total # of electorate: 31,460 Total # of electorate: 30,207

CHAGUANAS EAST CHAGUANAS WEST CLAXTON BAY

PNM Richie Sookhai PNM Winston Mahabir PNM Mukesh Ramsingh
UNC Vandana Mohit
NTA Norman Dindial UNC Colin Gosine UNC Hansen Narinesingh
PF Afifah Mohammed
PF Marsha George PF Thelston Jagoo
IND Ernesto Singh
Total # of electorate: 27,729 Total # of electorate: 29,043 Total # of electorate: 26,078

COUVA NORTH COUVA SOUTH CUMUTO/MANZANILLA

PNM Brent Maraj PNM Aaron Mohammed PNM Sanjiv Boodhu

UNC Jearlean John UNC Barry Padarath UNC Shivanna Sam

PF Mickela Panday PF Imran Gokool PF Valene Teelucksingh

Total # of electorate: 30,681 Total # of electorate: 30,975 Total # of electorate: 30,774

DIEGO MARTIN CENTRAL DIEGO MARTIN NORTH/EAST DIEGO MARTIN WEST

PNM Colm Imbert
PNM Symon de Nobriga MND Garvin Nicholas
PNM Hans Des Vignes
NTA Salim George
UNC Keron Thomas NTA Marsha Walker
PF Chelsie Cedeno
NTA Russell Chan APP Christine Soden PF Janice Learmond-Criqui
PEP Brendon Butts
Total # of electorate: 29,612 Total # of electorate: 29,874 Total # of electorate: 29,954

FYZABAD LA BREA LA HORQUETTA/TALPARO

PNM Kheron Khan PNM Randall Mitchell PNM Foster Cummings
UNC Clyde Elder UNC Phillip Watts
UNC Davendranath Tancoo PF Carla Garcia
NTA Alvin Cudjoe
APP Renision Jeffrey
PF Naomi Gopeesingh
HM Francis Morean PF Rekeisha Francois
Total # of electorate: 27,471 Total # of electorate: 26,616 Total # of electorate: 29,058

LAVENTILLE EAST/MORVANT LAVENTILLE WEST MALABAR/MAUSICA

PNM Christian Birchwood PNM Kareem Marcelle PNM Kevon Romain
UNC Robert Mitchell
UNC Rodney Stowe UNC Dominic Smith
PF Christopher Alexander
PF Nathaniel Thomas PF Anita Hankey
APP Steve Stephens
Total # of electorate: 25,231 Total # of electorate: 25,146 Total # of electorate: 29,516
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17 political parties and 3 independents contributed to a field of 161 candidates in yesterday’s

general election. Here’s how the constituencies went:

PNM UNC TPP * Preliminary results from the General Election showed the UNC swept the marginal seats.
As of press time the final results were yet to be announced by the Elections and Boundaries Commission.

ARANGUEZ/ST JOSEPH ARIMA AROUCA/LOPINOT

PNM Terrence Deyalsingh PNM Pennelope Beckles PNM Marvin Gonzales
UNC Devesh Maharaj UNC Nigel Moses UNC Natalie Chaitan-Maharaj
NTA Gary Griffith NTA Shekina Sirju
NTA Nicolene Taylor-Chinchamee
PF Anthony Dolland PF Jemima Lezama-Redhead
THC Marcus Ramkissoon NCT Nalini Dial PF Kenny Lee
Total # of electorate: 28,873 Total # of electorate: 28,802 Total # of electorate: 28,494

BARATARIA/SAN JUAN CARONI CENTRAL CARONI EAST

PNM Muhammed Ibrahim PNM Adam Hosein PNM Leena Rampersad
UNC Saddam Hosein
NTA Da Vvian Bain UNC David Lee UNC Rishad Seecheran
PF Steffon Boodooram
PF Andrew Hosein PF Danielle Grell
APP Joshua Faltine
Total # of electorate: 25,184 Total # of electorate: 31,460 Total # of electorate: 30,207

CHAGUANAS EAST CHAGUANAS WEST CLAXTON BAY

PNM Richie Sookhai PNM Winston Mahabir PNM Mukesh Ramsingh
UNC Vandana Mohit
NTA Norman Dindial UNC Colin Gosine UNC Hansen Narinesingh
PF Afifah Mohammed
PF Marsha George PF Thelston Jagoo
IND Ernesto Singh
Total # of electorate: 27,729 Total # of electorate: 29,043 Total # of electorate: 26,078

COUVA NORTH COUVA SOUTH CUMUTO/MANZANILLA

PNM Brent Maraj PNM Aaron Mohammed PNM Sanjiv Boodhu

UNC Jearlean John UNC Barry Padarath UNC Shivanna Sam

PF Mickela Panday PF Imran Gokool PF Valene Teelucksingh

Total # of electorate: 30,681 Total # of electorate: 30,975 Total # of electorate: 30,774

DIEGO MARTIN CENTRAL DIEGO MARTIN NORTH/EAST DIEGO MARTIN WEST

PNM Colm Imbert
PNM Symon de Nobriga MND Garvin Nicholas
PNM Hans Des Vignes
NTA Salim George
UNC Keron Thomas NTA Marsha Walker
PF Chelsie Cedeno
NTA Russell Chan APP Christine Soden PF Janice Learmond-Criqui
PEP Brendon Butts
Total # of electorate: 29,612 Total # of electorate: 29,874 Total # of electorate: 29,954

FYZABAD LA BREA LA HORQUETTA/TALPARO

PNM Kheron Khan PNM Randall Mitchell PNM Foster Cummings
UNC Clyde Elder UNC Phillip Watts
UNC Davendranath Tancoo PF Carla Garcia
NTA Alvin Cudjoe
APP Renision Jeffrey
PF Naomi Gopeesingh
HM Francis Morean PF Rekeisha Francois
Total # of electorate: 27,471 Total # of electorate: 26,616 Total # of electorate: 29,058

LAVENTILLE EAST/MORVANT LAVENTILLE WEST MALABAR/MAUSICA

PNM Christian Birchwood PNM Kareem Marcelle PNM Kevon Romain
UNC Robert Mitchell
UNC Rodney Stowe UNC Dominic Smith
PF Christopher Alexander
PF Nathaniel Thomas PF Anita Hankey
APP Steve Stephens
Total # of electorate: 25,231 Total # of electorate: 25,146 Total # of electorate: 29,516
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17 political parties and 3 independents contributed to a field of 161 candidates in yesterday’s
general election. Here’s how the constituencies went:

PNM UNC TPP * Preliminary results from the General Election showed the UNC swept the marginal seats.
As of press time the final results were yet to be announced by the Elections and Boundaries Commission.

MAYARO MORUGA/TABLELAND NAPARIMA

PNM Beatrice Bridgelal PNM Lisa Atwater PNM Sarah Nangoo

UNC Wilfred Nicholas Morris UNC Michelle Benjamin UNC Narendra Roopnarine

PF Brittney Williams PF Trivet Phillip PF Fariyal Mohammed-Lalchan

Total # of electorate: 29,346 Total # of electorate: 29,744 Total # of electorate: 27,149

OROPOUCHE EAST OROPOUCHE WEST POINT FORTIN

PNM Richard Ragbir PNM Shawn Dube PNM Kennedy Richards
UNC Ernesto Kesar
UNC Roodal Moonilal UNC Lackram Bodoe
NTA Errol Fabien
PF Danny Jadoonanan PF Alisha Mohammed APP Sheldon Khan
Total # of electorate: 28,092 Total # of electorate: 25,429 Total # of electorate: 26,470

PoS NORTH/ST ANN’S WEST PoS SOUTH PRINCES TOWN

PNM Stuart Young PNM Keith Scotland
PNM Rocklyn Mohammed
COP Kirt Sinnette
PEP Phillip Alexander NTA Gail Gonsalves-Castanada
UNC Aiyna Ali
NTA Richard Thomas NNV Fuad Abu Bakr
PF Winzy Adams PF Sacha Mangroo
IND Vivian Johnson APP Kezel Jackson
Total # of electorate: 25,670 Total # of electorate: 25,534 Total # of electorate: 27,774

SAN FERNANDO EAST SAN FERNANDO WEST SIPARIA

PNM Faris Al-Rawi
PNM Brian Manning UNC Michael Dowlath
PNM Natasha Mohammed
NTA Kevin Sarran
UNC John Michael Ali Bocas UNC Kamla Persad-Bissessar
PF Nnika Ramnanan
PF Kenrick Serrette APP Denile Joseph PF Judy Sookdeo
NCT Katryna Browne
Total # of electorate: 25,667 Total # of electorate: 25,378 Total # of electorate: 29,096

ST ANN’S EAST ST AUGUSTINE TOBAGO

PNM Nyan Gadsby-Dolly PNM Renuka Sagramsingh-Sooklal
UNC Khadijah Ameen
TOBAGO EAST
COP Gerrard Small
NTA Vera Dookie-Ramlal PNM Ayanna Webster-Roy
NTA Jason Reece-Roper PDP Watson Duke
PF Daniel Maharaj
PF Kerron Brathwaite THC Christopher Mathura TPP David Thomas
Total # of electorate: 30,113 Total # of electorate: 28,397
PF Wade Caruth
TABAQUITE TOCO/SANGRE GRANDE IDA Gerard Balfour
PNM Marisha Alvarado PNM Roger Monroe
Total # of electorate: 23,851
UNC Wayne Sturge
UNC Sean Sobers TOBAGO WEST
NTA Christine Newallo-Hosein
PF Amzad Mohammed PNM Shamfa Cudjoe-Lewis
PF Elizabeth Wharton
PDP Curtis Douglas
Total # of electorate: 28,876 Total # of electorate: 31,186 PF Aretha Clarke
TRINCITY/MALONEY TUNAPUNA TPP Joel Sampson
PNM Esmond Forde APP Dexter James
PNM Camille Robinson-Regis
UNC Roger Alexander IDA Kaye Trotman
UNC Richard Smith CHARM Ricardo Phillip
NTA Savita Pierre
UTP Nickocy Phillips
PF Jamel Hunte PF Alecksei Henry
THC Leshawn Gopee IND Leroy George
Total # of electorate: 28,953 Total # of electorate: 27,485 Total # of electorate: 28,862
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business
Tuesday, April 29, 2025
guardian.co.tt

Attzs: Economy needs to reset

GEISHA KOWLESSARALONZO of obstacles to doing business e-payment services for all gov-
Senior Multimedia Reporter to make the private sector more ernment services, taxes and
[email protected] competitive, such as improving NIS; digitise and streamline the
port operations and mitigating approval process for construc-
Development economist Dr Marlene customs delays; allow pre-ar- tion where WASA, fire services Rahim Mohammed,
Attzs is advising the new government rival clearance of imports and town and country approv- Angostura’s new deputy
to focus on three main issues to reset where businesses can upload als are handled simultaneously CEO.
PHOTO BY ANDREA PEREZ
the economy and achieve economic their trade documents online and digitally; settle VAT refunds
growth.
Firstly, she said, this must include
restoring fiscal discipline.
before the cargo reaches the
port together with prioritising
trusted and compliant busi-
at the earliest while establish-
ing a statutory 60-day payment
window,” Arjoon suggested.
Angostura
“The government has to manage
its expenditures given the decline in
revenue from our main source, the
Economist Dr Marlene Attzs
nesses for faster customs clear-
ance which can lower rent and
demurrage charges.
Meanwhile, Chaguanas
Chamber of Industry and Com-
merce president Baldath Ma-
appoints
energy sector. So closing that fiscal
gap is going to be of primary impor-
tance,” she explained to Guardian
“Overall, economic growth will not
depend simply on policy announce-
ments but there must be decisive,
“In fact, certain sectors, such
as manufacturers should have
a single-window customs pro-
haraj called for investment in
manufacturing, technology, ag-
riculture and services which he
new
Media Ltd yesterday.
Complementing that, Attzs said
there must be an aggressive timeline
credible action moving forward to
rebuild confidence in the country
and to unlock the potential that
cess, with a guaranteed 24-hour
clearance,” Arjoon explained.
He also noted that the new
said is critical to create new jobs
and drive sustainable growth.
Crime and security, he added,
deputy
and purposeful policy to diversify
the economy beyond oil and gas.
“And the two main political parties
there is to allow us to achieve eco-
nomic growth from the non-energy
sectors,” Attzs said. In looking at the
administration should also
consider lifting the low-value
import duty threshold (the
must be tackled head-on.
“A safer environment will en-
sure confidence among inves-
CEO
Rahim Mohammed has
have articulated their plans in terms country’s economic growth, econo- maximum shipment value tors and entrepreneurs. We also been appointed as the
of the economic diversification, but I mist Dr Vaalmikki Arjoon said this below which incoming goods need better foreign exchange deputy CEO of Angostura
would want to suggest this is urgent,” has been suboptimal, remaining are exempt from import du- management with policies that Holdings Ltd.
she emphasised. below two per cent in the last three ties) which could clear customs encourage investment, support In a post to the Trin-
Thirdly, Attzs said that all of the years. through a simplified, faster exporters and make access to idad and Tobago Stock
“pain points” associated with doing He said this demands a relentless process. “This can lower busi- foreign exchange more predict- Exchange website on Mon-
business—from the onerous, cumber- diversification push from the incom- ness costs for MSMEs, enable able,” Maharaj added. day, Angostura reported
some bureaucratic processes to the ing government, together with strat- that its board of directors
forex challenges—must be addressed
NIF portfolio dips in 2024
egies to boost household spending had agreed to the inclusion
to encourage private sector invest- and private sector investment both of the position of deputy
ment and business development, so by local and foreign entities, which is CEO within the company’s
the private sector could comfortably more important given the uncertain The National Investment deem the Series A bond. executive management
contribute to economic growth in geopolitical environment. Fund Holding Company On January 22 2024, structure.
the country. “This involves removing the litany has reported a slight de- the $400 million NIF2 The notice reported
cline in the value of its bond was created. It that Mohammed, who has
portfolio at the end of was funded by approx- previously been the com-
fiscal 2024. imately four per cent (4 pany’s executive manager
This was reported by per cent) of the shares for business efficiency
the company’s chair Jen- Chair of the of RFHL, and targetted and shared services was
nifer Lutchman in the National at individuals and small appointed to the position
NIF’s annual report for Investment businesses. of deputy CEO with effect
Fund,
2024. The report was Jennifer NIF 2 was oversub- from April 25, 2024.
published on the Trin- Lutchman scribed by 267 per cent. Mohammed’s new role
idad and Tobago Stock Lutchman explained, comes a few months after
Exchange yesterday. “Since inception NIF has former Angostura CEO
Lutchman said in her report, paid, on time, thirteen (13) Laurent Schun’s contract
“We ended 2024 with an overall semi-annual coupon payments expired on January 17,
portfolio of $7.7 billion. Thus, amounting to $1.3 billion on its 2025. Schun was appointed
while the dividend perfor- NIF1 bonds (Series A, B and C), Angostura CEO on January
mance has been significant, the three (3) semiannual coupon 20, 2023. However, he
portfolio has been impacted payments on its Series Bond moved to Miami in August
by a general decline in stock D totalling $129.0 million and 2024, where he operated
market prices such that the two (2) semi-annual coupon “solely in an advisory ca-
NIF1 portfolio, valued in 2018 payments amounting to $18.0 pacity in respect of specific
at $8 billion, is currently $6.90 million on the NIF2 Bond, to its aspects of the company’s
billion with a coverage ratio of approximately 6,671 bond hold- international business de-
1.8:1.” ers. The next semi-annual cou- velopment.”
In mid-2018, the NIF was pon payments to bond holders Since then, the oper-
established to monetise cer- of Series B and Series C and the ations of Angostura in
tain Clico assets as well as the NIF2 Bond would be on August Trinidad and Tobago had
wholly owned state enterprise, 9, 2025 while or Series D, pay- been largely managed by
Trinidad Generation Unlimited ment would be effected on July Mohammed in his capac-
(TGU). The initial portfolio was 26, 2025.” ity of executive manager,
valued at $7.941 billion and The report stated the NIF1 chief operating officer Ian
comprised shares of Angostura bonds (Series A, B and C) were Forbes and group general
Holdings Ltd, One Caribbean listed on the Trinidad and To- counsel/corporate sec-
Media, Republic Financial bago Stock Exchange on Sep- retary Kathryna Baptiste
Holdings Ltd (RFHL), West In- tember 4, 2018, while listing Assee.
dian Tobacco Company and of the NIF2 bond followed on The Guardian reached
TGU. March 13, 2024. out to Angostura concern-
Subsequently in July 2023, “The attractiveness of these ing the appointment of a
in the context of favourable bonds is evident from their new CEO via email yester-
market conditions, the Series D regular trading with approxi- day but was still awaiting a
bond was issued to a group of mately $338 million and $2.4 response up to the time of
mainly institutional investors, million traded respectively to publication.
and the proceeds used to re- date,” Lutchman said.
Tuesday, April 29, 2025
guardian.co.tt stocks 17
Daily Report on Trading, Monday, April 28, 2025 NGL
drops
ALL T&T INDEX: 1,535.60 COMPOSITE INDEX: 1,046.53 NUMBER OF SHARES VALUE OF SHARES
CHANGE: -2.92 CHANGE: -2.34 BOUGHT/SOLD: 128,933 BOUGHT/SOLD: $777,292.32

OPEN DAY’S DAY’S O/S BID O/S BID O/S O/S LAST SALE LAST SALE VOLUME CLOSE CHANGE
SECURITY ($)

3.05%
PRICE HIGH LOW ($) VOL. OFFER OFFER PRICE($) DATE TRADED PRICE
($) ($) ($) ($) VOL. ($)

ORDINARY SHARES
AGOSTINI LTD 68.00 67.25 29 68.00 438 68.00 25-04-2025 68.00
ANGOSTURA HOLDINGS 14.80 14.50 14.50 14.05 28,114 14.80 13,851 14.50 28-04-2025 60 14.80
ANSA MERCHANT BANK 41.00 39.50 6,638 39.50 25-04-2025 41.00 Overall market activity resulted
ANSA MCAL 51.55 50.00 50.00 46.01 50 50.00 4,966 50.00 28-04-2025 34 51.55 from trading in 16 securities of
CIBC 8.10 8.10 8.05 8.02 10 8.05 15 8.05 28-04-2025 161 8.05 -0.05 which zero advanced, five de-
FIRST CITIZENS GROUP FINANCIAL HOLDINGS 41.91 41.95 41.89 41.89 838 41.90 57 41.89 28-04-2025 2,366 41.90 -0.01 clined and 11 traded firm.
GUARDIAN HOLDINGS 16.75 16.50 683 16.75 20,505 16.75 25-04-2025 16.75
Trading activity resulted in
GRACE KENNEDY & CO 3.60 3.60 3.60 3.60 14,654 3.87 401 3.60 28-04-2025 357 3.60
GUARDIAN MEDIA LTD 0.95 0.94 0.94 0.81 1,384 0.94 189 0.94 28-04-2025 2 0.95
the following movements of
JMMB GROUP LTD 1.10 1.10 1.10 1.06 56,892 1.10 456 1.10 28-04-2025 100 1.10 the TTSE Indices:
LJ WILLIAMS A 0.22 0.23 1 0.22 09-12-2024 0.22
LJ WILLIAMS B 0.90 0.90 0.90 0.90 665 0.90 28-04-2025 50 0.90 • The All T&T Index declined
MASSY 4.04 4.05 3.99 4.00 3,856 4.04 15,410 4.00 28-04-2025 113,537 4.00 -0.04 by 2.92 points (0.19 per
NCBFG 2.30 2.07 30 2.39 2,950 2.39 25-04-2025 2.30 cent) to close at 1,535.60;
NATIONAL ENTERPRISES LTD 2.50 2.50 2.50 2.43 3,725 2.50 12,974 2.50 28-04-2025 8,804 2.50
• The Composite Index
NATIONAL FLOUR MILLS 1.60 1.55 54 1.60 69,941 1.60 24-04-2025 1.60
TTNGL 3.28 3.30 3.15 3.01 3,415 3.30 5,000 3.15 28-04-2025 1,631 3.18 -0.10
declined by 2.34 points
ONE CARIBBEAN MEDIA 2.61 2.61 229 2.69 990 2.69 25-04-2025 2.61 (0.22 per cent) to close at
PRESTIGE HOLDINGS 10.63 10.94 10.51 10.50 476 10.94 327 10.51 28-04-2025 46 10.63 1,046.53;
POINT LISAS DEV 4.22 4.02 2,330 4.45 1,434 4.25 25-04-2025 4.22 • The Cross-Listed Index de-
RFHL 110.98 110.99 110.50 110.25 30 110.50 391 110.50 28-04-2025 1,710 110.67 -0.31 clined by 0.24 points (0.33
SCOTIABANK 53.00 53.00 53.00 52.91 110 53.00 71 53.00 28-04-2025 14 53.00 per cent) to close at 73.22;
T’DAD CEMENT LTD 2.15 2.05 3,608 2.15 151 2.15 24-04-2025 2.15
12.75 12.75 12.75 12.01 1,588 12.74 20 12.75 28-04-2025 51 12.75
and
UNILEVER CARIB LTD
WEST INDIAN TOBACCO CO 5.02 5.44 5.44 5.03 180 5.44 1,609 5.44 28-04-2025 10 5.02 • The SME Index remained at
86.66.

PREFERENCE SHARES T&T NGL led declining

GUARDIAN MEDIA LTD 65.85 65.85 947 65.85 27-03-2025 65.85 stocks, dropping by 3.05 per
3.79 3.79 489 3.79 05-02-2025 3.79
WILLIAMS LJP cent, down $0.10, to close at
$3.18. Massy Holdings was
SECOND TIER SHARES
MORA VEN HOLDINGS 12.00 12.00 14-12-2018 12.00 down 0.99 per cent, down
$0.04, to close at $4.
MUTUAL FUND UNITS Trading activity on the
CALYPSO MACRO INDEX FUND 23.46 24.00 4 24.95 1,950 23.45 25-04-2025 23.46 First-Tier Market registered
CLICO INVESTMENT FUND 27.46 28.00 30-12-2022 27.46 a volume of 128,933 shares
EPPLEY CARIBBEAN DEVELOPMENT FUND 0.71 0.71 09-05-2023 0.71
crossing the floor of the Ex-
EPPLEY CARIBBEAN VALUE FUND 1.60 1.60 10-02-2023 1.60
change valued at $777,292.32.
SME SHARES Massy Holdings was the vol-
CINEMAONE LIMITED 5.50 4.68 493 4.68 14-03-2025 5.50 ume leader with 113,537 shares
ENDEAVOUR HOLDINGS LTD 16.85 17.00 90 18.00 5,735 18.00 17-04-2025 16.85 changing hands for a value of
ERIC SOLIS MARKETING LTD 4.00 4.20 63 4.00 14-03-2025 4.00 $454,458.65, followed by Na-
tional Enterprises Ltd with a
USD EQUITY SHARES volume of 8,804 shares being
MPC CARIBBEAN CLEAN ENERGY LIMITED 0.98 0.84 1,500 0.98 20-01-2023 0.98
traded for $22,010.
The Mutual Fund Market did
Note: Closing Price Methodology updated as of December 6, 2023 not record any activity.
The Second Tier Market did
not record any activity.
The SME Market did not re-
cord any activity.
The USD Equity Market did
not record any activity.

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 18 opinion Tuesday, April 29, 2025
guardian.co.tt

Dear new members of cabinet

At the time of writing, I don’t know
who has won the 2025 General Elec-
also have filled diaries and must
work hand in hand with police
public wouldn’t be aware.
These posts have sometimes
tion and unlike many people, I refuse officers who are late to court or led to tips from members of the
to wager a guess. With that being
said, it is the day after and by now Pavitra Ramharack sometimes not prepared to pro-
ceed? No. We need to consider
the growing number of legal
public. Imagine this on a wider
scale, imagine a child going
missing and within a short time
we are all considering the victories Attorney at Law,
and losses and eagerly awaiting the Senior Committee Member matters versus the available of the police being notified,
of Assembly of Southern Lawyers dockets. every member of the public
swearing-in of the various ministers.
There may be many new faces as well There should be new poli- with a mobile phone can be
as some old ones. While I have kept organ donation, creating a system consistently and not suffer from cies which take into consider- alerted and given a photograph
abreast of the various party promises for signing up which is more effective continuous breakdown? What if ation police officers being on or description of the child.
and manifestos, I feel the need to put than a hidden few lines on the minis- we reconsider the terms of con- prolonged sick leave and not While I imagine that the alert
forward some of my hopes for this try’s website? Perhaps even consider tracts given to consultants and appearing in court to give evi- may result in tips which could
new government. the approach adopted by other coun- other doctors, so that, contrib- dence and the failure of officers be misleading, we should con-
There were several promises with tries where persons can express their utory negligence can be con- to appear in court to give evi- sider the percentage of tips
respect to the health sector and there willingness to donate while renewing sidered against doctors in cases dence with little or no feasible which may result in a child
should be. It is almost a guarantee their driver’s permit. where they have been found excuse. There are streams of being found or rescued from ab-
that at some point in all our lives, we We have seen new hospitals being liable? matters which occupy time in ductors. With the rate of crime
will be dependent on the health sec- opened within the last few years By allowing the taxpayers to our daily court lists which are in our country, it is time we con-
tor, whether in the public or private and recently seen the completion of consistently pay for the negli- subsequently dismissed due to sider new methods.
domain. a new wing of an existing hospital. gence stemming out of the pub- the failure of the police to ap- There isn’t sufficient space
Several times in the past, I have While this should have brought some lic healthcare system, no one pear. This represents a waste of for me to discuss the various
suggested that our country recon- relief to the public in need of medical will improve on their actions. judicial time and money. policies and legislation that we
sider our approach to organ dona- care, I am uncertain whether it has The health sector is not the Last week, I spoke about our should consider during this
tion. At present, our country relies alleviated the long wait in Accident only place in which improve- country considering an Amber new term of governance. Yet,
on an “Opt-In” approach to organ and Emergency or access to the nec- ment should be considered. Alert system. There is barely a I sincerely hope that we may
donation. While that approach may essary medical care. There have also There have been countless com- day that goes by where I don’t have new ideas and new visions
be effective if proper awareness is been passionate debates that despite plaints that persons who are in- see my friends on social media which take us further.
raised, we have sat back as a country opening new hospitals or renovating carcerated wait years for their sharing posts about someone, We cannot continue function-
and done little more. existing ones, these places are not day in court. whether adult or child, who has ing in the same old manner and
During the heat of the election equipped with all that is necessary. Many times, this complaint gone missing. I have seen count- expect new results.
campaign, mention was made of di- In pursuing medical matters, I is absolutely true. But, who less posts by other television
alysis patients and the accessibility have observed that many times, neg- do you blame? The judges and hosts and search and rescue Pavitra Ramharack is head of
of dialysis. Yet, dialysis can only take ligence occurs because the resources magistrates whose daily list of teams which seek public assis- chambers at Pavitra Ramharack
a patient so far and at some point, at the hospitals are stretched thin. trials and case management tance or simply make the public Attorneys at Law and can be
Aside from this, several times con- conferences are ever-growing. aware of missing persons. With- reached at ramharack_pavitra@
a kidney transplant may be recom-
sultants are not on duty and junior No. The public prosecutors who out some of these posts, the outlook.com
mended.
Many times, people begin search- doctors are inexperienced in dealing
ing on social media hoping that a
generous donor may come forward.
with certain cases.
What if we pause on construction
work and ensure that our existing
Get tough on gangs, crime now!
Isn’t it time that we actively consider Isn’t it heartwarming when a tourist lands in our nearly as exciting as cutting ribbons or hosting
new policies to raise awareness on facilities are properly outfitted with
crime-ridden paradise, steps off the plane, and crime conferences where the only thing getting
CT scan machines that actually work
says, “Wow, I feel so safe!” Meanwhile, the locals killed is time.
are busy installing five locks, steel bars, cameras, And please, don’t say it’s impossible. El Salvador
and maybe even hiring a priest for daily house literally bulldozed through their gang problem. It
blessings. But hey—if a tourist feels safe for 48 wasn’t magic; it was willpower. Tough decisions.
hours, clearly crime must be under control, right? Leadership. But here? We have all the resources,
Government officials love this little illusion. It’s all the money, all the intelligence—and zero will-
the perfect excuse to do absolutely nothing while power. Because tackling real crime might mean
crime flourishes like a well-watered garden. After upsetting the wrong people... and we certainly
all, why tackle gangs and criminals when you can wouldn’t want to do that, now would we?
just post a smiling photo with a foreigner and call So let’s all keep pretending everything’s fine.
it “progress”? Maybe if we close our eyes tight enough, the crimi-
Reality check: crime is out of control. Always nals will politely go away. After all, the tourists said
has been. Citizens? Oh, they’re just collateral dam- they felt safe, and that’s all that matters.
age in the grand photo op. Protecting people isn’t SIMON WRIGHT, Chaguanas
Tuesday, April 29, 2025
guardian.co.tt opinion 19

Testing mental capacity for wills

ROSHAN RAMCHARITAR its may help to assess the con- from the will, ask why this is or whether it was read over to
sistency of their answers. being done. An attorney should the testator before.
A requirement for a valid will is that Enquiry should be made of ask questions about any unu- These notes should be pre-
a testator or maker of the will must any previous wills and in par- sual gifts. served at least until after
have testamentary or mental capac- ticular, any last will made be- If after detailed questioning, probate of the will has been
ity. This means the testator must fore the present will; who were there is any reason to doubt the granted. Applications are some-
understand, at the time the will is the beneficiaries; and why any testator’s testamentary capac- times made after probate has
signed, the nature of what he or she These include: changes are being made. ity, the attorney should advise been granted for the grant of
is doing, who are the beneficiaries Questioning the person both at the A full enquiry should be made that a qualified medical practi- probate to be set aside.
under the will, and how the prop- time of preparing and at the time of of all of the testator’s assets ca- tioner be consulted to provide a Preservation of notes is there-
erty is to be distributed. He/she must the execution of the will about their pable of being left by will and report and should advise on the fore highly desirable for some
be of sound mind and memory. sense of time, place and occasion. care should be taken to verify legal requirements which must time even after probate has
In a judgment delivered on March These questions may include the the accuracy of the list of assets be satisfied. been granted.
20, 2025 (Civil Appeal No. P170 of date, day of the week, name, ad- identified. Even after any medical re-
2023 Nothnagel v Nothnagel), the dress, age, occupation or previous At some point the attorney port, the attorney should still
Court of Appeal gave guidance on occupation, knowledge of their should speak with the testator engage in his or her own de- This column is a public
steps or practices attorneys should spouse and children, where the per- alone, or in the absence of any tailed enquiry. It may be useful education initiative of the
take regarding elderly testators or son is, the purpose of the visit, and accompanying family member to get information from family Council of Education - Hugh
persons who are ill, to satisfy them- so on. General conversation relating or person, and should spe- members or carers about the Wooding Law School, Legal
selves that these persons have the to knowledge of common current cifically enquire, in language person’s background so you can Aid Clinic in collaboration
requisite mental capacity at the time and past events, and asking the same the testator will understand, ask appropriate questions. with the T&T Guardian news-
of the making of a will. or similar questions on separate vis- whether he or she is being influ- A careful note should be paper. It does not constitute
enced or forced to make the dis- taken of the questions asked legal advice on any specific
positions contained in the will. and answers given; any special legal matter.
Friendship is the way Ideally, execution should take
place in the absence of benefi-
reasons for changing a previous
will; and the process utilised for
If you have a legal issue,
you should consult an attor-
In this world of increasing political, It’s many thoughtful things: ciaries. If close family members the execution of the will, such ney-at-law. Coordinator: Ros-
economic, and social turmoil, let Going out for coffee or tea are being specifically excluded as whether the testator read it han Ramcharitar
us be thankful for our friends and Discussing novels or poetry
reach out to others in friendship. Praying together
Being amazed by synchronicity
Friendship is a warm smile in the Sharing a meal
chaos of a busy day Walks in nature
Tenderness when things don’t seem Admiring trees
to go our way Looking for rainbows
It’s welcomed rain to wilting flow- Enjoying the salty ocean breeze
ers
Talks that are soothing, though Friendship is sacred
they go on for hours It offers support, joy, and a beauti-
It’s silence in this increasingly noisy ful sense of ease.
world
A connection we feel in our soul RENUKA RIA MARAJ
 20 opinion Tuesday, April 29, 2025
guardian.co.tt

Legacies of Popes John Paul II, Benedict XVI and Francis

Tracing the prominence of the cal journey in later years. Fraternal love—He said people
papacy as the head of the Roman His worldwide campaigns even were no longer seen as “paramount
Catholic Church, beginning with included a brief visit to Trinidad value” to be taken care of and re-
Apostle Peter, the anointment of and Tobago on February 5th, spected (especially the poor and
Pope Gregory I in 590 CE, and 1985 (incidentally he praised us disabled). “The life of society is im-
the Declaration of Papal Infalli- on our diverse peoples, cultures poverished and subject to the hubris
bility in 1870 CE, the last three and religions). of the powerful,” he said.
papal configurations—Pope John The second, Pope Benedict Modern slavery and human
Paul II Pope Benedict XVI and XVI (formerly Joseph Ratzinger) trafficking—That the less fortunate
lastly Pope Francis—have left in- and a close friend to John Paul human beings are being deprived
delible marks and contributions II, took up the mantle in 2005 of their freedom. That criminal net-
not only to the Christian world at the unusual age of 78 years to works use their skills in technology
but to mankind in general. head the Vatican and to trans- to lure young men and women from
The first, Cardinal Karol Wo- mit the teachings of the Catholic different parts of the world.
jtyla, choosing the name John Church. This continued until his The current Piecemeal Third
Paul II, was elected in October self-imposed resignation in 2013 World War—citing Ukraine, Pales-
1978 as the 263rd successor to on the grounds of ill health and tine, Lebanon and others—That war,
Saint Peter. His huge legacy— old age—becoming “Pope Emer- terrorist attacks and other human
spanning more than two dec- itus.” indignities are judged differently
ades—was generally defined by Like his predecessor before “depending on how convenient it is
the unification of different na- him, Pope Benedict also was for certain, primarily economic, in-
tions and religions. In addition witness to an authoritarian gov- Cardinals attend a mass on the third of nine days of mourning for late Pope
Francis in the St Peter’s Basilica at the Vatican yesterday. terests.”
to spreading the divine word, ernment in his home country – Politics—That debates are no
he campaigned globally against being drafted into the German AP PHOTO
longer about long-term plans to im-
political oppression, the mate- military in 1943, deserting in Catholic doctrine. emplar before him. prove people’s lives but “only with
rialism of the West and for the 1945 and then being captured by He maintained adherence The third, his Holiness Pope Fran- slick marketing techniques designed
recognition of universal human the Americans in 1945. He was on matters of sexuality, perma- cis (previously Jorge Bergoglio), only to discredit others.” Also, that
dignity. ordained in June 1951. nent priestly abstinence and the took up his Godly appointment in within the exchange of accusations
His childhood exposures to to- His papal legacy was princi- Church’s spiritual order. In his 2013 and from day one, focused on and counteraccusations, it “degen-
talitarian regimes (his homeland pally a continuation of the enor- first visit to the US in 2008, he the “least and those discarded by erates into a permanent state of dis-
Poland was occupied by the Ger- mous works of John Paul II. He spoke out against sexual abuse society.” Consistently throughout agreement and confrontation” (How
mans before 1945 and thereafter reignited dialogues with Juda- by clergymen. He also crusaded his reign, his Godly teachings were very applicable to us here in T&T!)
by the Russians) would have un- ism, Islam and other religions against growing secularism in founded on “missionary openness, Information without wisdom—
questionably shaped his views to foster good relationships but Europe. His travels, though, apostolic courage and mercy” (Vati- That the fast-paced modern life
and aspirations of his ecclesiasti- was careful not to compromise were not as extensive as his ex- can News 2025). His deeply laudable stops us from giving each other real
life, which reflected the renuncia- attention. He denounced the frenzy
tion of worldly goods and the em- of text messaging.
bodiment of a life of poverty by his Given these enormous papal con-
namesake St Francis of Assisi, drew tributions made in quick succession,
massive followers the world over. and the recent unfortunate void left
Amongst his writings, arguably, behind with the passing of Pope
one of Pope Francis’ greatest con- Francis, the people of the world ea-
tributions was his encyclical (pro- gerly await what the Conclave of Car-
nouncements to all bishops) titled dinals from the Vatican City in Rome
“Fratelli Tutti” on Human Fraternity will offer next.
and Social Friendships—on October
3rd, 2020. In it, he made far-reach- YASEEN AHMED
ing pronouncements on a variety of Woodbrook
universal subjects including:

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Prepare light meals on request.
Assist with personal care routines and basic health care needs
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Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Tuesday, April 29, 2025
guardian.co.tt 21
These partygoers take over
the illuminated dance floor.

Sherina Mohammed,
Tricia Lee, Sasha Addo and
Ludmila Tackoor-Addo.

Attorney Reagan Ramanan, centre,

feels the vibes with friends.

Maui Nights
at the 519
T
he 519 Restaurant house DJ Jeremiah played hits Throughout the night, the
and Bar at C3 Centre all night and kept the energy organisers served free, col-
in south Trinidad levels high. ourful shots to the patrons.
was transformed RKF president Kevin Ratiram Around 1 am special prices
into a pulsating said the Foundation was hon- were given out for the best
nightclub on April 12 when it oured that 519 agreed to part- Hawaiian outfits, the biggest
joined with the Rapidfire Kidz ner with them for the event. crew, and the vybziest crew.
Foundation (RKF) to host Maui “The 519 is one of the big- But it didn’t end there as 519
Nights—The White Lotus. gest names in south entertain- also served free hot doubles to
Partygoers danced the night ment. As such, this proves to guests.
away dressed in colourful be a great partnership. Our At the end of the night,
Hawaiian dresses, kaftans and guests had a ball. This was our guests were asking when the
Hawaiian shirts. first fundraiser for the year, party would be held again.
DJ Mix Master Gio, celebrity and it was a great success,” he Ratiram said he hoped to make
DJ Alicia the Duchess, and said. it an annual event. RKF president Kevin Ratiram takes a selfie with Crysil White,
left, and Heather Mathias. PHOTOS BY RISHI RAGOONATH
 22 rec Tuesday, April 29, 2025
guardian.co.tt

Etienne set for International Jazz Day performance

SANDRA L BLOOD Last Thursday, Charles performed Band feat. Creole Soul)
at Sundance Square, Fort Worth, August 21: Cooperstown Music
Iconic T&T jazz musician Etienne Texas, and the following day he was Festival, Cooperstown, NY.
Charles has a message to his fans. featured at the DaCamera of Hou-
“I’m looking forward to this run of ston Gala. September 10: Gusman Con-
shows going to the Caribbean, Mid- He has a series of performances cert Hall, Coral Gables, FL.
dle East and all over the US. We have lined up until October 25, and has September 18: Wexner Center
so many special performances lined hinted at more big announcements for the Arts, Columbus, OH.
up. It will be a fun-filled spring and to come. September 19: Blue Llama,
summer, and I hope you’ll join me Ann Arbor, MI.
somewhere,” he said. UPCOMING PERFORMANCES September 20: Pittsburgh Jazz
Charles is excited to be performing Festival, Pittsburgh, PA.
for the first time at International Jazz May 4: Jazz n Creole Fest, Dominica. September 25-28: Dizzy’s Club,
Day’s All-Star Global Concert, which May 6: St Lucia Jazz & Arts Festival, Jazz at Lincoln Center NYC.
will be streamed live tomorrow on St Lucia.
jazzday.com from the Etihad Arena May 10: Capital One Hall, Tysons, October 10: Bates Hall, Univer-
in Abu Dhabi. VA, sity of Texas, Austin, TX.
The stellar international lineup May 17: Bales Theatre, University of October 14: Jazz for All Ages
includes Herbie Hancock, Marcus Alabama, Tuscaloosa, AL. Festival, Hilton Head SC.
Miller, Dianne Reeves, Dee Dee October 25: Barclay Theater,
Bridgewater, Terri-Lyne Carring- June 4: Spoleto USA Festival, Irvine, CA.
ton, Arturo Sandoval, Danilo Perez, Charleston, SC. Etienne Charles
Kenny Baron, Rhani Krija, Linda Oh June 7: ANSA Caribbean Awards Cer-
and many more. emony, Trinidad. COMING UP

June 14: Damrosch Park, Lin- August 3: Newport Jazz Festi-

coln Center, NYC. val, Newport, RI.
June 20-21: The Jazz Room, August 7: Aspen Art Museum,
Charlotte, NC. Aspen, CO ( JAS Caribbean Big
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Tuesday, April 29, 2025
guardian.co.tt quik flix 23
Sinners bites off a phenomenal second weekend This image released by Warner
Bros Pictures shows Michael B
Jordan in a scene from Sinners.
Horror movies are often one-week giving it a US$42.2 million global to an estimated US$8 million, rounding
AP PHOTO
wonders at the box office, but Ryan weekend. It’s one of the top grossing out the top five. Sony Pictures released
Coogler’s Sinners is defying the odds re-releases ever. the film, starring Ella Rubin and
and proving to be true event cinema. A Minecraft Movie landed in fourth Michael Cimino, which has earned
In its second weekend in theatres, place with US$22.7 million, bringing US$18.1 million globally.
Sinners earned US$45 million in ticket its domestic total to around US$380 The Minecraft and Sinners wins have
sales from theatres in the US and million. meant a huge boost for the April box
Canada, according to studio estimates The scary video game adaptation office, which is up 102 per cent from
Sunday. That’s down a miniscule six Until Dawn also opened this weekend April 2024.
per cent from its Easter
holiday launch, the
smallest drop in any
genre since Avatar
in 2009. Worldwide,
Sinners has now made
US$161.6 million.
For the industry,
the showing proves
the film’s reach has
broadened beyond
horror fans to
mainstream audiences
wanting to see what
the hype is about.
Last weekend, men
made up 56 per cent
of the audience. This
weekend, the gender
divide narrowed to
50/50. Premium large
format showings,
like the 70mm IMAX
screens, are also a big
draw. IMAX screens
worldwide accounted
for some 21% of the
second weekend
globally, a nearly nine
per cent increase from
last weekend.
The original
ensemble movie,
starring Michael B
Jordan as twins, rode
into theatres on a wave
of great reviews. And,
to be fair, Sinners isn’t
simply a horror film:
It blends elements
of drama, action
and musical into its
southern gothic milieu.
Sinners easily
topped the biggest
new competition this
week: The Accountant
2, a sequel starring Ben
Affleck and released by
Amazon MGM Studios,
which opened in third
place with an estimated
US$24.5 million in its
first weekend. Gavin
O’Connor directed the
film, which played in
3,610 theatres in North
America. Audiences
gave it a promising A-
CinemaScore.
The film that beat
The Accountant 2 for
second place was a
20-year-old Star Wars
movie: Revenge of the
Sith. The anniversary
re-release took in an
estimated US$25.2
million over the
weekend, with many
sellouts reported,
more than doubling
last year’s release of
The Phantom Menace.
Internationally, it
earned US$17 million
from 34 territories,
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Pilates Part 2:
Why it’s
suitable for
anybody or
any type of body American Pilates instructor Jess Pate, right,
with NFL (American football) player Garrett
Williams of the Arizona Cardinals. PHOTO
COURTESY NBC 12 NEWS, PHOENIX, ARIZONA

FFrom the
th professional
f i l athlete
thl t tto th
the
h normal-bodied person
L Fitness Weekly with
ast week, holy week, saw a “They have a strong core, but
confessional of a different because they’re not in a calorie
kind. For those of us who deficit, they look a little chubby.
Orin Gordon
didn’t know what Pilates is, I
shared my first experience of it,
A lot of people think they can’t
do Pilates because of their body
on the mat, and how it found me FB & IG @oringordon, E:[email protected] type, but they’re wrong.”
out, in fitness terms. To recap, At the other end of scale of pro-
briefly: “Pilates, done on a yoga page to read the whole thing, in Pilates is the great leveller fessional athletes. LeBron James
mat, without equipment, con- case you missed it. My handle is All of us agreed that even if a and Cristiano Ronaldo are just
ferred clear and instant feedback listed in the ID banner. This week, gymmer is very strong on cardio two. Pilates has become hugely
on my fitness, form and flexibil- I’m bringing in two people who and strength disciplines, the de- popular with American Football
ity; more than any exercise I’ve are experienced at Pilates—the gree of difficulty of Pilates can (NFL) players—as part of recovery
ever done. And it was tougher Pilates instructor, and the fitness come as a surprise. from injury, and for general fit-
than it looks, or I thought it would instructor for whom Pilates is a John Blanchfield (@jbpilatestt) ness and flexibility.
be.” fundamental part of her overall is our professional Pilates instruc- James, 40 last December con-
You can go to my Instagram regimen. tor. One of his clients, a body- tinues to perform at an elite, all-
builder, found that some star level, is arguably the greatest
Pilates movements difficult basketball player in history, and Zulema Charles
to execute. unarguably the most statistically
“There were things that dominant. His longevity is what nesses in areas I thought I had
I thought that she would has caused him to break and hold covered, and demanded a differ-
have been able to do easily record for the most points scored ent kind of control, and connec-
because of her strength”, he in the history of the game. He re- tion to my body.”
said, “because of not having portedly spend US$1m a year on
that awareness.” health and wellness, and Pilates is Our screen lifestyles
That cut both ways. She at the core of that. are a problem
had to correct him in execut- These days we sit, hunched, for
ing free weights exercises. Pilates finds you out long hours at work and at home
His takeaway is that Pilates is Fitness instructor Zulema … at our desks, our computer
a great complement to both Charles is an all-rounder. screens and to lounge to watch
strength and cardio exer- Strength, endurance, dance. Pi- TV; often not in approved chiro-
cises. lates is a vital part of the package. practic fashion.
Joseph Pilates, the founder “My goal is to be all-round fit, “We’re seeing widespread
of Pilates in the early 20th and not just fit in one way”, she weakness and under-activation
century, leaned heavily into says. Near the start of her fitness in the core and posterior chain”,
physical rehabilitation. It journey, she was dismayed that Charles notes. She explains that it
remains a core function—for as a natural sprinter, she could involves the back, hips, glutes and
athletes especially, but also barely last past a minute on the legs—areas that are essential for
non-athletes. treadmill. posture, stability, and pain-free
“Doctors and physios rec- Someone with strong legs movement. All of it contributes to
ommend to lot of people would enjoy spin; someone with a weakening of our posture, and
who phase out of physiother- an upper body bias might not, as our core strength and stability.
apy, that they do Pilates. Low much. Pilates requires complete Pilates targets rectifying, regain-
impact, low resistance.” control of your core, and stability. ing and restoring posture and
She agrees with my framing, that balance.
Anybody or Pilates “finds you out”—quickly She mentions aging a few times
identifies the weak spots in your in the course of our conversation.
any body type fitness. “Serena Williams (ten-
I put it to Blanchfield that “Pilates is something that every-
nis great) can’t do what Michael one can benefit from. It contrib-
all of the people I know Phelps (swimming great) does;
who do Pilates—instructors utes to you staying mobile, and
and Michael Phelps can’t do what being independent as you age.”
or devotees—are slim and/ Serena Williams does.”
or trim. Not necessarily, he Charles looks the picture of
told me. Some women he’s physical perfection, but says
worked with are, shall we there’s always something to work
say, rounded everywhere; Next week: Our final instalment
on and get better at. on Pilates, in which we learn
but execute very well in Pi- “Pilates challenged me in ways
lates studios. more about the functions of the
I didn’t expect—it revealed weak- machines
Tuesday, April 29, 2025
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„ SATURDAY, MAY 18
Mom’s Market A Nobel Celebration
South Market & 868 Marketplace 50:40 Anniversaries of Lilliput, NDDC
Venue: C3 Courtyard Venue: Queen’s Hall, PoS
„ SAT, MAY 3 Time: 10 am to 6 pm Time: 6 pm
Made for Mom
South Market & 868 Marketplace Mother’s Day Market „ SAT, MAY 24
Venue: Price Plaza Promenade South Market & 868 Marketplace Handmade Haven
Time: 10 am to 5 pm Venue: MovieTowne PoS Venue: Brentwood, Chaguanas
Time: 3 to 9 pm Time: 10 to 6pm
Mother’s Day Pop-up Shop
Venue: Centre of Excellence „ SUNDAY, MAY 11 „ SUNDAY, MAY 25
Unforgettable, A Mother’s Day Movie Fundraiser hosted by the
Cocoa Food Fest concert Halfway House
Venue: La Vega Estate, Gran Couva Venue: Bishops Anstey East Venue: MovieTowne C3, San Fernando
Time: 12 to 6 pm auditorium, Trincity
Time: 4 to 6 pm „ THURSDAY, MAY 29
HSTT Plant Sale Kaiso Jazz in the Courtyard
Venue: Lady Chancellor Rd, St Clair „ SATURDAY, MAY 17 Venue: Naparima Bowl, San Fernando
Time: 6 am to 3 pm A Nobel Celebration
50:40 Anniversaries of Lilliput, NDDC „ FRIDAY, MAY 30
„ SUNDAY, MAY 4 Venue: Queen’s Hall, PoS An Evening of Music & Song
Time: 7 pm Venue: Queen’s Hall, PoS
7-Year Itch Time: 3 to 5 pm
Venue: Naparima Bowl, San Fernando Artisan Atrium
Time: 6.30 pm South Market & 868 Marketplace „ SAT, MAY 31
Venue: Gulf Cityd Artisan Pop-up
One NAPS day Time: 10 am to 6 pm Venue: C3, San Fernando
Venue: Lewis St Grounds Time: 10 to 6pm
Time: from 11 am

HSTT Plant Sale

Venue: Lady
Chancellor Rd, St Clair
Time: 7 am to 2 pm

Mom’s Market
South Market & 868
Marketplace
Venue: Valpark Plaza
Time: 10 am to 5 pm

Glenda Collins Live

Venue: Kafe Blue
Time: 7pm

„ FRI, MAY 9
Little Miss Ixora
Venue: LRC, UWI
Time: 10am (School
show)

„ SAT, MAY 10

Kada Elevated
Modesty, Royal Teal
& Pop-up Market
Venue: ASJA Girls’
College, San Fernando
Time: 7 pm

Mom’s Night Out

Venue: SAPA, San
Fernando
Time: 2 to 6 pm

Little Miss Ixora

Venue: LRC, UWI
Time: 2pm (Sensory
Friendly Show)
5pm: (Public Show)

You, Me and R&B

Venue: Sound Forge

Blush Fashion Show

Venue: Bishops &
Trinity College East
Auditorium, Trincity
Time: 6 pm
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guardian.co.tt

Eugenia
Horoscope Last
HAPPY BIRTHDAY
anger
er andd frustration
Put your energy to work for you this year. Refuse to let anger frust
frus
fr strat
strati
tion
ion
steal your thunder when focusing on progress and taking care of business
BY DEAN YOUNG

are the better alternatives. Welcome positive change and be open to sound
BLONDIE

suggestions. Show passion, discipline and commitment; the results will

be rewarding. Preparation, reliability and modesty will carry you to your
destination of choice. Romance and self-improvement are yours to behold.
BIRTHDAY BABY
You are unyielding, emotional and articulate. You are outgoing and
intense.
YOUR NUMBERS
2, 13, 21, 29, 33, 41, 45.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY
HEART OF THE CITY

Andre Agassi, 55; Uma Thurman, 55; Michelle Pfeiffer, 67;

Jerry Seinfeld, 71.

Aries Libra
BY MARK TATULLI

March 21-April 19 Sept 23-October 22

4 STARS Look for the best deal, 5 STARS Broaden your knowledge,
prepare to barter and make your and you’ll gain perspective
money stretch. The joy of less debt regarding something you want to
will be worthwhile. Tidy up your pursue. Planning a trip, signing up
life and your look with the intent for a course or engaging in a rally
of reaching goals and putting your that offers insight into how you can
energy toward something that contribute will give you a sense of
makes you happy. belonging and purpose.

Taurus Scorpio
BY TOM ARMSTRONG

April 20-May 20 October 23-Nov 21

3 STARS Take the initiative and 3 STARS Use your energy wisely.
MARVIN

finish what you start. Clearing a path Exercise, competitive sports, physical
to freedom will offer satisfaction and challenges and participating in
insight into how to turn your dreams something that motivates you
into a reality. Trust and believe in will positively impact your life.
yourself; you’ll gain respect and the An investment looks promising.
support necessary to reach your Research, use intelligence and
objective. Prepare to commit. discipline, and position yourself

Gemini
for victory.

May 21-June 20 Sagittarius

3 STARS Distance yourself from
Nov 22-December 21
those who make you doubt your 3 STARS Domestic issues will
inner voice. Base the changes you surface if you are reluctant to handle
PEANUTS

make on what feels right. Put your matters upfront. Hesitation will
energy into research, learning lead to accumulated mistrust with
and going directly to the source, someone you need to get along
and you will gain peace of mind. with. Take an innovative approach,
Communication and travel are choose your words wisely and make
favoured. a reasonable suggestion or offer, and

Cancer
you will gain respect and avoid mind
games.
June 21-July 22
3 STARS Take a step forward and
Capricorn
December 22-Jan 19
back your words and promises with
action. Your objective is to have an 5 STARS Listen, observe and
impact on and to influence those protect your achievements and
BIZZARRO

who are sitting on the fence. Putting possessions. Tone down the rhetoric
your reputation and expertise to and refrain from bragging about
the test will prove gratifying and what or how much you’ve got. A
encourage you to do more to honour change of attitude regarding who
your promises and beliefs. you allow in your inner circle will

Leo
help you maintain your status quo.

Aquarius
PEARLS BEFORE SWINE

July 23-Aug 22
January 20-Feb 18
4 STARS You will attract attention
if you are vocal, participate and 2 STARS Stay calm, pace yourself
do your part to spread the word. and make only necessary changes.
BY STEPHAN PASTIS

Now is not the time to sit on the Focus on broadening your outlook,
sidelines and act on behalf of those skills and pursuits and pouring your
who cannot; speak up, and it will energy into actions rather than
encourage others to do the same. discord. A talent, skill or idea will
carry you in a direction that offers
Virgo more significant income.
August 23-Sept 22
2 STARS Get your facts straight
Pisces
Feb 19-March 20
before you share information. Over-
or understating the magnitude of 2 STARS Settle in and look at the
any situation you face will cause big picture. Before making a move or
doubt and a reluctance for others altering how you feel and do things,
to join forces with you. Take the high be sure to study the consequences
road, tout the truth and make the and who stands to win or lose.
BY MARK TATULLI

changes necessary to reach your Worthwhile change begins with a

goal. positive attitude. Embrace unity.
1 star: Avoid conflicts; work behind the scenes. 2 stars: You can
accomplish, but don’t rely on others. 3 stars: Focus and you’ll reach
.LIO

your goals. 4 stars: Aim high; start new projects. 5 stars: Nothing can
stop you; go for gold.
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5. Common STI
8. French income
9. ___ point (partly)
11. Obie or Edgar
12. Polio vaccine
developer and his
family
13. Dig
14. Soft fabric
15. Political ideology for
some Muslims
17. Blood in urine
20. Jumped high
22. Jarhead
25. World Golf Hall of
Famer Isao
26. Animals
27. “Swan Lake” swan
28. Tore
29. Ancient Iranians
30. Bag, in adspeak
31. It’s unpleasant, in
Britain
DOWN
1. Like Elie Wiesel or Ilana
Glazer
2. Powerless
3. Simplify
4. TV’s optimistic Lasso
5. It can lead to leukemia
or lymphoma: Abbr.
6. Prod
CONTRACT BRIDGE 7. Humongous
8. Finger millet
9. Depletes
10. Fortune teller
14. Curriculum ___
(résumé)
16. Dionysus follower
18. “My Cup Runneth bird 23. Tiny battery
Over” musical 21. Some charts 24. Post-tackle rugby formation
19. Crested Bering Sea 22. Makers: Abbr. 27. Texting gasp

SUDOKU YESTERDAY’S SUDOKU SOLUTION

CROSSWORD SOLUTION 1442

WORD WARP
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CHAMPIONS LEAGUE

Barcelona-Inter revives memories of 2010

The free-flowing attack of Barce-
lona comes up against the rugged,
smothering defence of Inter Milan
in the Champions League semifi-
nals.
Ring any bells?
Go back to 2010—when Lamine
Yamal was not even 3 years old
and Lionel Messi was close to his
prime—and Camp Nou was the
scene of one of the most memora-
ble matches in Champions League
history, between the same teams
going head-to-head there again on
Wednesday.
Protecting a 3-1 lead from the
first leg, Inter—coached at the
time by Jose Mourinho—delivered
a defensive masterclass against Inter Milan’s Lautaro Martinez, Inter Milan’s Nicolo Barella, Inter Milan’s
Pep Guardiola’s Barcelona to sur- Federico Dimarco celebrates during the Uefa Champions League foorball
vive with ten men for more than match between Inter and Bayern Munich at San Siro Stadium in Milan, North
an hour and lose just 1-0 to pro- Italy, Wednesday April 16, 2025. AP PHOTOS
gress to the title match.
Memories will come flooding
back ahead of the rematch this
week, especially with the two
protagonists owning the same
traits as 15 years ago. Barcelona is Barcelona’s Lamine Yamal celebrates after winning the Spanish Copa del Rey
back in the Championship League final.
semifinals for the first time since Inter won the 2010 final, against when Arsenal won 2-0 at Emirates
the 2018-19 season, on the back of Bayern, for a third European Cup Stadium.
by far the best attack in the new- title so its run toward the final And it’s at home that the Gun-
look, 36-team league stage. With this season has echoes of that ti- ners play on Tuesday in the first
Yamal, Raphinha and Robert Le- tle-winning campaign. leg, hoping to reproduce the ex-
wandowski up front, Barca scored ploits that saw them beat defend-
28 goals in eight games — and has Arsenal vs Paris Saint-Germain ing champion Real Madrid in both
netted nine more goals in elimi- legs in the quarterfinals.
nating Benfica and Borussia Dort- While the Barcelona-Inter Milan Their opponents, however, are
mund in the knockouts. semifinal is awash with history, aiming to eliminate an English
Then there’s Inter, the Italian PSG’s Vitinha, left, and Bradley Barcola stand dejected after the League One
this one seems relatively fresh. opponent for the third straight soccer match between PSG and Nice in Paris Friday, April 25, 2025.
champion, which conceded just Arsenal and Paris Saint-Ger- round, after seeing off Liverpool
once in eight games in the first main have met just three times in and—less impressively—Aston gone, PSG is bidding to win a first Arsenal is also striving to be-
stage and held on grimly to oust the Champions League and never Villa. Champions League title by going come European champion for the
Bayern Munich in the quarterfi- in the knockout stage. One of With its “galacticos”—Kylian with talented up-and-coming first time, having not reached the
nals. those occasions was this season, Mbappe, Neymar and Messi—long players instead. semis since 2009.

Defending champ Barcelona routs Chelsea 4-1

Defending champion Barcelona Chelsea was overwhelmed 4-1 Paralluelo to poke in the fourth
reached the women’s Champions in the first leg and fell behind mid- goal in the last minute following a
League final in dominant fashion way through the first half when ball over the top.
on Sunday after winning 4-1 at Aitana Bonmatí scored a brilliant Dutch midfielder Wieke Kaptein
Chelsea in their semifinal return solo goal. rifled in a stoppage-time consola-
leg to advance 8-2 on aggregate. She picked up the ball inside tion goal for Chelsea at Stamford
Slick Barcelona stayed on her own half and broke down the Bridge.
course for a third straight Cham- right at pace before rifling a shot Barca’s success came the day
pions League title and fourth into the top right corner from just after the men’s team beat bitter
overall, and will meet either re- inside the penalty area. rival Real Madrid to win the Copa
cord eight-time winner Lyon or Moments earlier, Chelsea del Rey.
Arsenal in the final. midfielder Sjoeke Nüsken shot The women’s side is led by the
They played their semifinal re- straight at goalkeeper Cata Coll flair and drive of two-time Ballon
turn leg in France later Sunday, from close range. d’Or winners Alexia Putellas and
with Lyon 2-1 up from the first Barcelona went 2-0 up in the Bonmati.
leg. Lyon and Barcelona have met 41st minute when Caroline Gra- They have shared the last four
in the final in three of the past six ham Hansen found space down awards and both scored in last
seasons. the right and picked out Poland year’s final against Lyon in front
The final takes place on May 24 captain Ewa Pajor with a fine of a record crowd of 51,000.
at Lisbon’s 50,000-capacity Es- cross. Chelsea reached the final once,
tádio José Alvalade. Two minutes later, Clàudia Pina in 2021, but was routed 4-0 that
Barcelona’s Claudia Pina, left, is congratulated by Ewa Pajor after scoring Barcelona took its goal tally curled in a superb third from the day as Barca won its first title.
her side’s third goal during the women’s Champions League semifinals, in this season’s competition to a left of the penalty area into the This time it was another one-
second leg, football match between Chelsea FC and FC Barcelona at whopping 44 and also recorded a top right corner. sided affair as coach Sonia Bom-
Stamford Bridge in London, Sunday. AP PHOTO ninth straight win. Tired defending allowed Salma pastor’s side fell well short.
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Why Liverpool’s EPL title could spark
an era of openness in England’s top flight
LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND AP  By Gravenberch have been the heart- since Slot took charge. Salah and
winning the Premier League title beat of midfield. Slot has been a Virgil van Dijk have ended the
this season, Liverpool has done steadying hand and his patient months-long uncertainty over
what no other top-flight English approach has paid off while City, their futures by signing contract
team has managed since 2017. in particular, and Arsenal have extensions, but by the start of
That is to be a surprise cham- faltered. next season they will be 33 and
pion. Yet — Liverpool’s 15-point lead 34 respectively, placing an ele-
“What we do know is that no at the top notwithstanding — it is ment of doubt about their ability
one saw us as a title contender not immediately evident that this to maintain their standards.
when we started at the beginning represents the start of a period of Can Liverpool find another
of the season,” Liverpool coach dominance for Slot’s team. goalscorer to take the burden off
Arne Slot said in February. Slot has joined a select group Salah in the manner of his former
Not since Antonio Conte’s debut of managers by winning the title strike partner Sadio Mane? And
year at Chelsea has the Premier in his first year in the Premier how much of a void would Trent
League been won by an outsider. League—following Jose Mourinho, Alexander-Arnold’s departure
Not that Liverpool’s title tri- Carlo Ancelotti, Manuel Pellegrini leave if, as widely reported, he is
umph is anything like the historic and Antonio Conte. Of those, only due to join Real Madrid?
upset achieved by Leicester in Mourinho successfully defended What of Arsenal—on course
2016. But priced at 13/2 by some the title. to be back-to-back-to-back run-
bookmakers at the start of the Since 2009, only Guardiola’s ner-up, but into the semifinals of
campaign and having to navigate City—champion in six out of seven the Champions League, having
the departure of iconic manager seasons between 2018 and 2024— overwhelmed holder Madrid?
Jurgen Klopp last season, this has managed to retain the title. Mikel Arteta has assembled a
wasn’t supposed to be Liverpool’s With the backing of City’s Abu squad that has been in title con-
year. Dhabi owners, Guardiola may tention for three years in a row
“The main aim in what they build another great team, but he and may still be yet to reach its
Liverpool’s manager Arne Slot celebrates at the end of the English Premier
told me is look at the players, give League football match between Liverpool and West Ham United at Anfield has a big job on his hands to re- peak.
your opinion about it so we can go in Liverpool, Sunday, April 13, 2025. PHOTO AP place Kevin De Bruyne and Kyle The long-awaited addition of an
into this project in the second and Walker, while Bernardo Silva and elite goalscorer could be the final
the third year,” Slot said recently. under Pep Guardiola has been to dethrone the four-time defend- Ilkay Gundogan are both in the ingredient required to get it over
Instead, under the Dutchman’s halted. And unlike after Liver- ing champion, the London club is latter stages of their careers. Will the line.
guidance, the Merseyside club pool’s title success of 2020, City instead on course to finish second Rodri be the same player when he Newcastle and Aston Villa are
has clinched a record-equalling does not look so certain to re- for the third year in a row after an returns from ACL damage? And as building impressive squads and
20th English league title ahead of turn to the top of the standings injury-hampered and inconsistent lethal as Erling Haaland has been, the next step is to make a serious
schedule and potentially kicked next year, with Guardiola’s squad season. City’s attacking play has become push for the title, while Chelsea
being overhauled. Slot inherited a squad that had
off a new era in the Premier much more predictable with the has also improved.
League where, for the first time Liverpool has capitalised on been rebuilt by Klopp and honed Norwegian goal machine at the Liverpool is top of the tree
City’s sudden and unexpected it into a serious title contender—
in a long time, the race for future point of attack. again and has matched record
titles feels wide open. fall in a manner none of its rivals spearheaded by Mohamed Salah’s Liverpool is also expected to held by its fierce rival Manchester
Manchester City’s dominance could. Whereas back-to-back run- age-defying form, while players spend big in the offseason, hav- United. The future, however, feels
of the previous seven seasons ner up Arsenal looked best-placed like Alexis Mac Allister and Ryan ing only signed Federico Chiesa wide open.

Madrid Open suspended because of major power outage

MADRID AP  Former US Open machines.
champion Coco Gauff was Spanish power distributor Red
preparing to shower in a dark Eléctrica said restoring power to
locker room after play at the large parts of the country after the
Madrid Open tennis tournament outage could take up to ten hours.
was suspended and then The company declined to spec-
postponed yesterday because of a ulate on the causes of the black-
major power outage in Spain and out.
Portugal. Gauff also posted a photo of
Then Gauff realised that the candles being distributed.
water was off, too. “I don’t think we’re even going
“So I just had to take baby to be able to go back to the hotel
wipes and wipe myself,” Gauff because the traffic lights are out,”
said, “and spray some perfume Gauff said. “It’s just crazy how
and call it a day.” much we depend on electricity.
Gauff managed to beat Belinda It’s really insane and puts it in
Bencic 6-4, 6-2 shortly before perspective.”
the outage, which apparently cut Another fourth-round women’s
off the sound as she was giving match was also completed before
a post-match interview on the the blackout: Mirra Andreeva beat
court. Then the 2023 US Open Yuliia Starodubtseva 6-1, 6-4.
champion posted an Instagram Second-ranked Iga Swiatek “sat
story showing only an emergency The Madrid Open tennis tournament venue stands empty during a general blackout in Madrid, Spain yesterday. in the darkened players’ lounge,
PHOTO AP
light working in an otherwise talking with members of her
dark locker room. Tournament organisers said draw, and fourth-round matches and Arnaldi won 6-3, 6-4. team,” ahead of her scheduled
The ATP Tour said that two they “had no choice but to sus- in the bottom of the draw. The doubles match was also match against Diana Shnaider, the
singles matches and one dou- pend/cancel all sporting activity Grigor Dimitrov was leading completed and some players were WTA Tour said.
bles match were underway when in order to guarantee the safety of Jacob Fearnley 6-4, 5-4 inside practicing despite the outage. Swiatek and Shnaider had been
power went out at 12:34 pm local the players, fans and personnel.” the main stadium when play was A a few people remained in the scheduled to play in the main sta-
time (1034 GMT). They recommended all spectators stopped. Also, Matteo Arnaldi was stands to watch. dium after the Dimitrov-Fearnley
“The cut is preventing the use leave the sports complex. leading Damir Dzumhur 6-3, 3-2 The blackout brought much of match.
of electronic line calling systems The event is scheduled to re- when play was suspended. That Spain and Portugal to a standstill, Top-ranked Aryna Sabalenka
and also left a spider cam dan- sume today. There will be third- match later continued—appar- knocking out subway networks, had been scheduled to play Pey-
gling over the court inside Manolo round matches in the top of the ently with manual line calling— phone lines, traffic lights and ATM ton Stearns later.
Santana Stadium,” the ATP added.
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Timberwolves rally to beat Lakers, take 3-1 series lead

MINNEAPOLIS AP  Jaden MILWAUKEE (AP) — Myles
McDaniels converted a three- Turner scored 23 points and In-
point play with 39.5 seconds left diana won to grab a commanding
for the lead and stole the ensuing 3-1 lead in their Eastern Confer-
inbounds pass from LeBron ence playoff series with Milwau-
James, leading a rally by the kee, which lost Damian Lillard to
Minnesota Timberwolves for a a Lower left leg injury.
116-113 win over the Los Angeles The Pacers can eliminate Mil-
Lakers that put them up 3-1 in the waukee in the first round for a
first-round series on Sunday. second straight year by winning
Anthony Edwards, who had 43 Game 5 on Tuesday in Indianap-
points to lead Minnesota in scor- olis. The Bucks have lost eight
ing for the first time in this edition straight road playoff games and
of the NBA playoffs, drew a foul the last five of those defeats have
on James during a drive to the come at Indiana.
lane with 10 seconds left and hit Milwaukee might have to try
both free throws. ending that streak without Lillard.
With Luka Doncic and James The seven-time all-NBA guard
well-defensed along the arc, the was helped off the court and
ball went to Austin Reaves in the into the locker room after suffer-
corner for the tying attempt that ing a non-contact injury midway
rimmed out and was rebounded through the first quarter.
by McDaniels at the buzzer. The preliminary examination of
Julius Randle added 25 points Lillard indicated a possible Achil-
and McDaniels had 16 points les tendon injury, a person with
and 11 rebounds for the Timber- knowledge of the situation told
wolves, who trailed by 12 points The Associated Press. Further
late in the third quarter. evaluation will take place Mon-
Doncic bounced back from a Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James, second from bottom left, goes up to shoot as Minnesota Timberwolves day, the person told the AP on
bad stomach bug with 38 points guard Donte DiVincenzo (0) defends during the first half of Game 4 of an NBA basketball first-round playoff series, condition of anonymity because
on 13-for-28 shooting, but the Sunday, April 27, in Minneapolis. PHOTO AP the team didn’t immediately re-
Lakers were headed home for a points, including a dunk of his range with dominant inside play veal those details.
and drew some light contact from
win-or-be-eliminated Game 5 on own missed layup that put Bos- in the first half. The Pacers led 15-12 at the time
New York’s Josh Hart that wasn’t
Wednesday. ton ahead for keeps with 3:58 left. The Magic shot 8 for 29 from be- of Lillard’s departure and seized
called a foul at the end of a phys-
Derrick White finished with 18 hind the arc. control without him. Indiana shot
ical game with few whistles from
KNICK 94, PISTONS 93 the officials. points, seven rebounds and seven Boston guard Jrue Holiday sat 60.2% from the floor, and eight
DETROIT (AP) — Karl Anthony assists. out a second straight game with a Pacers scored in double figures.
Game 5 is Tuesday night in New
Towns made a go-ahead 3-pointer Paolo Banchero led Orlando strained right hamstring. Aaron Nembhard had 20 points
York.
with 46.6 seconds left and fin- with 31 points. A dunk by Porzingis started and Tyrese Haliburton had 17
The Pistons have lost nine
ished with 27 points, Jalen Brun- Game 5 of the best-of-7 first- an 18-3 run by Boston midway points and 15 assists. TJ McCon-
straight home playoff games since
son had 32 points and 11 assists round series will be played Tues- through the first half. A 3-pointer nell had 15 points, Aaron Nesmith
2008, equaling an NBA record set
and New York beat Detroit to take day night in Boston. by Porzingis gave the Celtics a 14 and Obi Toppin 13. Pascal Si-
by Philadelphia from 1968 to 1971.
a 3-1 lead in its first-round playoff Franz Wagner had 24 points nine-point lead, the largest of the akam and Jarace Walker added 12
series. points each.
Detroit’s Cade Cunningham
CELTICS 107, MAGIC 98 and seven assists for Orlando. game, with 7:45 left in the second
Milwaukee’s Giannis Anteto-
ORLANDO, Fla (AP) — Jayson Corey Joseph added 12 points, the quarter.
had 25 points, 10 assists and 10 highest scoring output for a Magic The Magic never led after that, kounmpo had 28 points, 15 re-
Tatum had 37 points and 14 re-
rebounds for his first playoff tri- guard in the series. but a dunk by Wendell Carter Jr bounds and six assists before
bounds, Jaylen Brown added 21
ple-double but missed two shots The 7-foot-3 Porzingis, who tied the game at 91 with 4:18 re- leaving with 4:44 left and the
points and 11 rebounds and Bos-
and turned the ball over in the played only 22 minutes due to foul maining. Bucks trailing 120-98. Kevin Por-
ton took a 3-1 lead in its NBA play-
final 1:07. trouble, helped Boston overcome ter Jr added 23 points for the
off series with a win over Orlando.
Tim Hardaway Jr shot a shooting 9 for 31 from 3-point PACERS 129, BUCKS 103 Bucks.
Kristaps Porzingis scored 19
3-pointer just before the buzzer

Trump beats Murphy in epic last-16 tie at Crucible

World number one Judd Trump own for four or five frames and I land’s Ben Woollaston, who had
held off Shaun Murphy’s fightback was a little bit worried, but I had to eliminated fourth seed Mark Selby
to win an epic last-16 tie and move back myself in that last frame. in the first round.
into the quarter-finals of the World “In the past I’ve been a bit hard Si reached the semi-finals two
Championship which continued on myself but I’m a lot stronger years ago, letting a 14-5 lead slip
at the Crucible Theatre, Sheffield, mentally and I’ve learned to ap- as he lost 17-15 to eventual winner
England, yesterday. preciate the losses and use them as Luca Brecel.
Trump looked set for a routine motivation. In the quarter-finals, Si will play
victory when he led 12-6 but missed “I’m a lot more confident this either Ronnie O’Sullivan or Pang
a red into the middle pocket and year, I’m hitting the ball a lot better. Junxu, with O’Sullivan holding a
Murphy capitalised by reeling off I probably have a bit more belief in dominant 12-4 lead and only need-
four frames in a row. myself and I feel a lot more calm.” ing one more frame when that
However 2019 champion Trump On his chances of winning a sec- match resumes at 19:00 BST.
held his nerve to take the 23rd ond world title, he added: “Pretty Woollaston, 44th in the world,
frame for a 13-10 win and set up a much every single day [you play] felt he had missed a glorious op-
match against either 2023 winner now you are looking to that next portunity after recovering from 9-7
Luca Brecel or 2016 runner-up Ding session every time. behind to get it to 10-10, only to lose
Junhui in the quarter-final. “It’s only going to get tougher, the last three frames.
On Sunday, Trump made the two we’re not even halfway there now. He said: “I was 9-7 down and
century breaks he needed to reach It was an extremely tough draw to I didn’t know how. It was my
the 100-ton mark for the season, be playing Shaun at this stage, with own fault because there were so
an achievement that earned him a the form he was in.” many frames I could’ve won and I
£100,000 bonus. should’ve been 10-6 up.
The 35-year-old could become Si holds off Woollaston to “From 10-10 he played the best
the first player to top £2m in prize advance he had in the match. He was then
money in a single season if he wins brilliant and some of his long pots
the world title, the prize for which In the other match in the af- were out of this world. It’s frustrat-
is £500,000. ternoon session, China’s Si Jia- ing as tactically I was all over him England’s Judd Trump during his match against England’s Shaun
Trump, speaking to BBC Two, hui moved into the quarter-finals the whole match, but I couldn’t Murphy on day ten of the Halo World Snooker Championship at the
said: “Shaun was in a world of his thanks to a 13-10 win over Eng- convert my chances.” Crucible Theatre, Sheffield, England, yesterday. PHOTO AP
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Tayvon Gray

Reggae Boy
Gray reaches
100
appearances
for NYCFC
NEW YORK, UNITED STATES
 New York City FC
celebrated a milestone and
a much-needed victory on
Saturday as Jamaican
defender Tayvon Gray
made his 100th appearance
for the club in a hard-
fought 1-0 win over
Toronto FC at BMO Field.
The 22-year-old Reggae
Boy, a product of NYCFC’s
academy, has become a
mainstay in the City de-
fence, and his century
mark arrived in style as the
visitors secured their first
road win of the 2024 MLS
season.
A second-half penalty,
won and converted by
Alonso Martínez, proved
decisive, while Gray and
the backline held firm to
preserve a clean sheet.
After the match, an emo-
tional Gray admitted he
wasn’t initially aware of the
milestone.
“To be fair, I didn’t quite
know I was there yet, so it
was a bit of a surprise to
me. I knew I had a lot of
games, but I didn’t think I
hit the 100 mark.”
Reflecting on the achieve-
ment, the Jamaican inter-
national added, “I think
it’s an exciting moment.
I’m happy. It just shows my
dedication and hard work
I put towards the game. I
think I’m among a few leg-
endary players. Maxi (Mo-
ralez), Keaton (Parks), they
all hit their 100 mark. It’s
good to have my name out
there with those guys.”
Gray’s journey from
NYCFC Academy to first-
team regular has been a
testament to his resilience
and growth. His versatility,
capable of playing both
right-back and centre-back,
has made him invaluable to
the squad and a potential
regular squad member for
Jamaica’s national team.
Head coach Nick Cush-
ing praised the defender’s
contribution post-match,
calling him “a model pro-
fessional and a leader on
and off the pitch.” CMC
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Hend wins Barbados Legends

Carib Brewery Limited
Category manager non-
alcoholic beverages
with stunning final-round 64 Nicola Pollard, Carib
Brewery Limited, head
BRIDGETOWN, Barbados Hend made no of Brand Marketing
– Scott Hend secured bones about his excep- Antron Forte and
Anthony Andrews
his second Legends tional performance
Rotary Club Port-of-
Tour title spectacularly, and his ultimate win Spain president talks
firing a course-record after coming close on athletics during media
64 to win the Barbados numerous occasions. launch of Rotary Club
Legends hosted by Ian “It feels amazing, Port-of-Spain District
Woosnam by two shots and it almost feels like Games as they celebrate
Australian Scott Hend
on 11-under-par at Apes I’ve won this thing their 33rd anniversary
PHOTO COURTESY
Hill on Sunday. LEGENDSTOUR.COM twice. To bounce back host at Goodwill
Starting the final after last year’s playoff Industries in
round four strokes behind, the Aus- loss to Bakes means a lot. I knew if I Woodbrook, Port-of-
tralian unleashed a barrage of bird- could get to double-digits under par, Spain, on April 15, 2025.
PHOTO BY ROGER JACOB
ies, including a blistering back-nine the wind might work in my favour.

Central aims to stop West B zone

30, to erase the heartbreak of last A sloppy three-putt from three feet
year’s playoff defeat to Peter Baker. early on fired me up, then another
Since his maiden Legends Tour one on the back nine made me lock

dominance at Rotary Games

win in 2023, Hend had endured five in and play the way I know I can.”
runner-up finishes, but this time, “I looked at the board when we
he left no doubt. England’s Greg came through nine and saw that
Owen, who held a three-shot lead I was maybe one or two shots be- The Rotary Club of Port-of- while in the Under 13 Girls they However, the West, which
at one stage, faltered late with an hind, and I thought, well, if I can Spain will host the Port-of-Spain will have Kaliyah Gould and claims to be the best, will come
eventful 69 to finish solo second post something, then funny things and Environs Rotary Games on Janay Daniel. out fighting with Under 9 Boys
at nine-under. Scotland’s David happen in golf tournaments in final May 1 at the Hasely Crawford The boys of Central have a champion Adonijah Claxton and
Drysdale, making his Legends Tour rounds. And now it’s all done. I love Stadium beginning at 8.30am great opportunity to show their Joel Diaz, while Cassidy Brown
debut, shared third at eight under collecting trophies, and it’s just with the March Past of Teams. talent with Kedell Thomas lead- will carry the mantle for the
alongside Q-School graduate Lionel great to be back in the winner circle The Primary Event of the ing the charge. In the under-13 girls.
Alexandre. again.” CMC Port-of- Spain and Environs Ed- category Nathan LaFoucade and In the Under 11 boys, Kyiel
ucation District Track and Field Caleb Arthur are certain to go Roberts will carry the torch for
Saint Lucia set to make waves programme pits eight zones
against each other in sixty-two
very close.
For the first time in a long
the West before Kaseem Du Ver-
ney attacks with Tae-Han Joseph
as host of CARIFTA Aquatics 2027
GROS ISLET, Saint Lucia—The long- Aquatic Championships from March
track and field events. The
reigning champion is the West
while in Port-of-Spain and En-
virons, the North Zone has
in the Under 13 boys, and Kelsey
Roach and Kermiah Prescod do
awaited National Aquatic Centre 27-31. B Zone. erupted, and this year they battle for the West A and B girls.
(NAC) is finally taking shape in The announcement comes on the The reigning champions, West have the leading under-9 athlete Mujahid Joseph carries the fight
Beauséjour, as work is now under- heels of Saint Lucia’s best-ever per- B, have come out of the Milo in Shai Benjamin. This young for champions West B.
way here on the island. formance at the CARIFTA Aquatics Games in great style and are man has raced unbeaten in his With names like Jehue Gor-
The state-of-the-art facility, which Championships, where the team confident that they could add event and will take a clear deal don, Michelle-Lee Ahye, Aleena
will include an Olympic-sized 50- claimed 13 medals, including four another championship lien at of beating. His other Northern Brooks, Fana Ashby, Honore
metre pool, has already secured a golds from rising star Sapphire the Port-of-Spain Rotary Games. counterpart, Ilyas Hosein, is ex- McDonald, Simon Pierre and
major milestone, as Saint Lucia will Parks in the 11-12 age group. This is the Port-of-Spain Ro- pected to make a bold showing. Dylan Woodruffe all of whom
host the prestigious 2027 CARIFTA CMC tary Club’s longest-standing and The North also has the talented used these games as a spring-
most cherished project. Zion Phillip, and these will be board to launch their athletic
However, the powerful Cen- the main athletes to get them to careers, the fans are encour-
tral A and Central B Zones are the winner’s enclosure. aged to come out at support the
really seeking to dethrone the The East will have a strong next generation of T&T athletic
champions and have a remarka- team, and Josiah Kaiten has champions.
ble pool of young athletes. been a shoo-in as the top under- President of the Rotary Club
The top female athletes in 15 athlete in Trinidad and To- of Port-of-Spain, Anthony An-
Central A and Central B are Skye bago. However, he will face a drews, will be on the podium
Charles and Nahla Felix. These stern test from Mujahid Joseph. with Antron Forte, head of
two young women will be going Noting that East will be compet- Marketing for Carib Brewery;
all out to win for their zones. In itive, they will have Josh Corbin, Jenna Thomas, the president of
the Under 11 Girls category, Cen- the favourite to win the 1,500 the POS and Environs PTA; and
tral is at the helm with Amayah metres event for the Under 15 Simon Noel, the POS and Envi-
Marshall and Ariyah Toussaint, Boys. rons Supervisor III.
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Sport matters regardless

of political choices
I begin today’s Things in the diversification of the baby bird approach where we sit in
That Matter on a deeply the economy. the nests with our mouths open, waiting
painful personal note: During that con- for momma bird to drop food. We must T&T’s Da Shaun Lezama
the unexpected death ference I asked this embrace the reality of the concept and finishes third during the boys’
400 metres under-20 sprint
of my beloved younger question: Why are we have the confidence to be apex preda-
during the 52nd Carifta Games
brother Sean Peter Cor- continuing to leave bil- tors.” at the Hasely Crawford
dell Lewis-Cox at 3.19 lions of dollars on the That particular conference was in Stadium in Port-of-Spain last
am on Saturday. table? March 2018. Today, I have no qualms in week Sunday.
There are no words Unlike other coun- revisiting it. PHOTO BY DANIEL PRENTICE
to express our fam- The current
ily’s and Sean’s sport status quo
friends’ profound and operating en-
sadness, grief and vironment are no
heartbrokenness at longer fit for pur-
his untimely passing. pose.
Belmont-born and Radical change
grown, Sean worked is needed.
at Massy Motors for In moving for-
30-something years. ward from na-
Over the many years, tional elections
he and I have had nu- 2025, radic al
merous insightful dis- changes must be
cussions about sport. made in the way
I dedicate today’s Trinidad and To-
Things That Matter bago think about
to him. managing and
Radical change is running sport.
needed. There will be
During the 2025 those who will
national election not see past the
campaign, one of the tries that seek to diver- narrow political lens or
glaring omissions in sify their economy, why the cut and thrust of a
the political strategies is sport as an industry bruising and ruthless
and political debate not taken seriously political campaign and
were where hundreds here in the twin-island party politics.
of millions were spent republic? However, one’s con-
by the two major po- As we talk about net stitutional right to
litical parties to sway foreign exchange, as freedom of choice or
voters. Sport wasn’t we talk about employ- freedom of association
highlighted in a signif- ment generation, why is an enshrined right.
icant way. are we not embracing Sport matters regard-
Sport didn’t matter. the opportunity?” less of political choices.
When it should have. The conference was
As the country moves held under the theme Editor’s note: The
forward from yester- “Raising Awareness views expressed in
day’s national election. and Encouraging En- the preceding article
I again urge a big au- trepreneurship”. are solely those of
dacious vision for sport Participants engaged the author and do not
reflect the views of any
that includes culture, in a discussion led by a organisation in which he
entertainment, and in- cross-section of entre- is a stakeholder.
novation. For years, I preneurs in business,
have articulated the im- finance, sport, law,
MAGISTERIAL
portance of the sport media and entertain- DISTRICT OF ARIMA
industry. ment. LIQUOR LICENSING SESSION
I continue to cham- The four key topic (Liquor Licences Act Chap.84:10)
pion sport and sustain- areas were “Creating
NOTICE is hereby given that
able investment. an Entrepreneurial by lawful authority under the
Sport for Trinidad Eco-System in Trinidad Provision of the Liquor Licences
and Tobago is an iden- and Tobago”, “The Po- Act Chapter 84:10 (18), the Liquor
Licensing Committee for the
tity, a brand and a na- litical and Legal Envi- Magisterial District of ARIMA has
tional asset. ronment that Fosters appointed WEDNESDAY 30th
I recall in March Entrepreneurship”, APRIL , 2025 at 1.00 o’clock in the
Afternoon at the ARIMA DISTRICT
2018, during the third “How Do Potential
COURT as the day, hour and
annual TTOC Sport In- Lenders and Investors place at which a Special Licensing
dustry Conference, I Evaluate the Business Session will be held to hear and
made this assertion: it’s Plan?” and “Creating determine the application of
MAYNARD BRASSEY of No. 2
time for entrepreneur- Human Connections Third Avenue, Oropune Gardens,
ship in sport to become That Build Brands and Horquetta, Piarco for a Certificate
a serious part of the Drive Growth”. authorizing the said MAYNARD
BRASSEY to carry on the business
policy discourse and A comment I made of a SPIRIT RETAILER in respect of
questioned why T&T at that conference that premises situated at #1 Broadway,
had failed to leverage some within the local Arima.
the potential opportu- sports ecosystem took
Dated this 16TH day of April 2025 at
nities created by the great umbrage with the Arima District Court.
outstanding achieve- was this comment: “We
ments of athletes and need to move sport
teams on the global and the discussion sur-
stage. rounding sport in Trin-
Sport has a key role idad and Tobago from
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KENTUCKY DERBY

How to watch, favourites and what to expect

... in the 151st running of the race
The first Saturday in May means
it’s time for the 151st Kentucky
Derby, America’s longest continu-
ously held sporting event.
Twenty horses stampeding 1
1/4 miles around Churchill Downs
isn’t just a race. It’s 150,000 fans
jammed under the Twin Spires
for a fashion show mixed with
an all-day party that is heavy on
traditions like mint juleps, sing-
ing My Old Kentucky Home and
a garland of red roses draped on
the winner.

When is the Derby post time?

6.57 pm Eastern on Saturday. Burnham Square is also a Kentucky Derby entrant.
Kentucky Derby entrant Citizen Bull works out at Churchill Downs yesterday,
What’s the forecast? in Louisville, Kentucky, USA. AP PHOTOS
Saturday’s forecast is for a high
around 68 degrees (20 Celsius)
with sunny skies.

How to watch
Friday: Coverage runs from 1
pm to 6 pm Eastern on USA Net-
work and streaming on Peacock.
The highlight is the 151st Kentucky
Oaks for fillies with a post time of
5.51 pm.
Saturday: Derby Day coverage
begins at noon Eastern on USA
Network and streaming on Pea-
cock. NBC and Peacock have cov-
erage from 2.30 pm to 7.30 pm.
Telemundo Deportes begins at Kentucky Derby entrant Flying Mohawk works out at Churchill Downs
6.30 pm on Universo and stream- yesterday.
ing on the Telemundo app. All
races at Churchill Downs except Coal Battle works out at Churchill Downs yesterday. Churchill Downs. He has 12-1
the Derby will be shown on Fan- shot Rodriguez, who won the Fun fact
tors, floral-print dresses and seer- ond choice at 5-1. The Florida Wood Memorial with a front-run- While some of the owners,
Duel TV.
sucker suits that make the Derby Derby winner is trained by Hall ning style, and is ridden by two- trainers and jockeys are the same
What to watch the world’s most fashionable of Famer Bill Mott and ridden by time Derby winner Mike Smith. from year to year, the horses
A pre-race tradition is the walk- sporting event. Junior Alvarado. He drew the No. Baffert’s other horse is 20-1 long never are. The Derby is for male
over, when the horses are led 18 post, putting him outside most shot Citizen Bull, last year’s and female three-year-olds only,
from the stables to the paddock Who are the favourites? of the 20-horse field. 2-year-old champion. He drew meaning a horse is eligible just
where they are saddled for the Journalism was the 3-1 morn- Third choice on the morning the dreaded No 1 post with Martin once in its career. Only three fil-
race. Some are cool and calm, ing-line favourite. The Southern line was Sandman at 6-1 odds. The Garcia aboard. No horse has won lies have won, the last was in 1988.
others get fractious and sweaty. California-based colt is trained Arkansas Derby winner is trained from the inside post since 1986.
They walk on the track along the by Michael McCarthy and ridden by Mark Casse and ridden by Jose Hall of Famer trainer D Wayne Celebrity connections
by Umberto Rispoli. Journalism Ortiz. He will break from post 17, Lukas saddles his 51st Derby The late country singer Toby
rail with fans yelling all the way.
will break from the No. 8 post, which has never produced a win- starter—second-most ever—with Keith’s Dream Walkin Farms is a
The riders emerge from the jock-
which has had nine winners, ner. 30-1 shot American Promise. He part-owner of 30-1 shot Render
eys’ room and walk to the pad-
the last being Mage in 2023. He has four Derby victories and at 89, Judgment.
dock to meet their mounts.
has won four races in a row. The Keep an eye on he would be the oldest trainer to Former Philadelphia Phillies
Besides the sleek thorough-
morning-line favourite has won 18 Six-time Derby winner Bob win. The colt drew the No. 5 post, star Jayson Werth, whose stable is
breds, check out the crowd
times, the last was Justify in 2018. Baffert is back after serving which has had the most Derby Two Eight Racing in a nod to his
decked out in hats and fascina-
Sovereignty was the early sec- a three-year suspension by winners with ten. old jersey number, is a co-owner
of Flying Mohawk, also at 30-1.
When De Mark Buss TUESDAY, APRIL 29, 2025 LAST DRAW: MONDAY, APRIL 28, 2025 Grammy-nominated singer
Grace Potter performs the na-
Marks Times played Marks Times played PLAY WHE PICK TWO tional anthem on Derby Day.
10.30am 1pm 4pm 7pm Total 10.30am 1pm 4pm 7pm Total
01 CENTIPEDE 5 3 1 2 11 19 HORSE 1 3 3 5 12 TODAY’S STAR BETS
10.30 am 25 11 Seven-time Olympic champion
02 OLD LADY 1 2 0 2 5 20 DOG 4 2 2 3 11 21 (Mouth) gymnast Simone Biles gives the
03 CARRIAGE 0 4 3 2 9 21 MOUTH 3 2 0 3 8 24 (Queen) 1 pm 31 3 “Riders’ up!” call, signalling the
04 DEAD MAN 4 3 4 2 13 22 RAT 1 3 3 2 9 27 (Little Snake)
05 PARSON MAN 0 5 2 1 8 23 HOUSE 3 0 2 4 9
jockeys to climb aboard.
06 BELLY 2 1 0 2 5 24 QUEEN 4 4 1 3 12
23 (House) 10.30 am 13 (Crapaud) 1 pm 29 (Opium Man) 4 pm 11 14 What does the winner get?
07 HOG 6 0 0 2 8 25 MOROCOY 2 1 6 1 10
BACKUP MARKS For the second straight year,
08 TIGER 2 1 6 4 13 26 FOWL 4 1 3 3 11 7 pm 35 33
7-14-17-22-25-28 the Derby total purse is $5 mil-
09 CATTLE 4 4 3 3 14 27 LITTLE SNAKE 1 2 3 3 9
10 MONKEY 1 2 2 3 8 28 RED FISH 4 5 2 3 14 Under: (Last Tuesday) lion, with the winning owner
11 CORBEAU 4 7 6 4 21 29 OPIUM MAN 3 5 1 3 12
PREFERRED LINES 10.30 am.................................16-15 earning $1.3 million and a gold
27 (Little Snake) 4 pm 13 (Crapaud) 7 pm
3-4-5-7 1 pm.........................................19-27
12 KING 3 0 3 0 6 30 HOUSE CAT 2 2 4 2 10
4 pm ........................................ 18-30 trophy. Second place is worth $1
13 CRAPAUD 4 5 4 3 16 31 PARSON WIFE 4 3 7 1 15
14 MONEY 1 2 1 3 7 32 SHRIMP 1 2 1 6 10 PICK FOUR 7 pm.........................................25-35 million, with payouts down to
15 SICK WOMAN 1 3 5 2 11 33 SPIDER 2 3 1 1 7 10.30 am Under: (Last Tuesday) PICK TWO SELECTIONS fifth place. The winning horse’s
2 0 8 0
16 JAMETTE 1 0 5 4 10 34 BLIND MAN 1 4 4 2 11 10.30 am................... 1-6-9-7 12-15 11-4 breeding rights are likely to soar.
17 PIGEON 2 3 3 1 9 35 BIG SNAKE 8 0 1 3 12 1 pm........................... 4-5-4-7
18 WATER BOAT 4 6 3 3 16 36 DONKEY 2 3 0 2 7
1 pm 6 9 6 1 CASH POT The winning jockey typically re-
4 pm........................... 3-7-1-7
4 7 2 7 pm........................... 8-1-1-6 SELECTIONS ceives ten per cent of the purse
4 pm 6
Play Whe—Under: (Last Tuesday)
PICK FOUR SELECTIONS
10-12-14-15-17 and a smaller trophy.
RESULTS
10.30 am: 35 (Big Snake) 1 pm: 28 (Red Fish) 4 pm: 26 (Fowl) 7 pm: 27 (Little Snake) 7 pm 4 3 8 0 3462 2-9-16-17-20 Mx3
Tuesday, April 29, 2025
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Quintero brace helps Army widens Tier II lead
NIGEL SIMON matches, 14 clear of Central Road, Arima.
Senior Multimedia Reporter Soccer World, who whipped The draw kept UTT in the
[email protected] Evolution 3-1 with a goal each third spot with 22 points from
from Simon Joseph (28th), Phil- 12 matches, one behind idle Po-
Dwight Quintero fired in a goal lip John (61st), and Brandon St lice FC, who have three matches
in each half to lead Defence Clair (74th) to cancel out Josiah in hand, while Malabar Young
Force to a come-from-behind Hypolite’s 79th reply. Stars, 1-0 winners against Sid-
3-2 win over host Guaya United In other key Group Two ey’s earlier in the week, sit top
to widen their lead at the top of matches, Union Hall United with 29 points from 12 matches.
Group Two of the T&T Premier slipped one spot to third with Also on Saturday, Shandon Chandrika Ramsubhag, left, the president
Football League Tier II on Satur- 22 points after a 1-1 draw with Joseph scored twice to lead Pris- of the T&T Badminton Federation presents
day night. San Fernando Giants, while ons Service to a 4-0 hammer- newly elected president of the Badminton
World Federation (BWF), KhunyingPatama
Earlier on in the contest, Kerin Vincent netted a double, ing of Miscellaneous Laventille
Leeswadtrakul of Thailand with a bottle of
things got off to a great start for his tenth and 11th goals of the United, while Carnbee/Mt Pleas-
Back by their home crowd at Bertie’s pepper sauce as a gesture at the
host Guaya United when Keston season, to lead MIC Matura Re- ant blanked Bethel United 2-0 BWF Annual General Meeting 2025 in
the Guayaguayare Recreation
Frontin put them ahead in the United to a 3-1 defeat of Club with a goal each from Darreon Xiamen, China, on Saturday .
Ground, the home team pressed
18th minute, only for Quintero Sando to maintain their hold on Moses and Akiel Holdford. PHOTO COURTESY CHANDRIKA RAMSUBHAG
their opponents with the aim of
to draw the visitors level a min- fourth spot with 20 points, two And on Sunday, Kareem
getting back into the contest,
ute before half-time.
Three minutes after the re-
and four minutes from the end,
ahead of Guaya United.
In Group One, third-placed
Baptiste fired in a hat-trick in
the 16th, 53rd, and 71st to earn
T&T’s Ramsubhag
they managed to make it 2-3
sumption, Defence Force took
its first lead of the evening via
thanks to Jody Allsop.
the University of T&T missed a
golden chance to go second on
reigning champions Harlem
Strikers an entertaining 3-2 win
attends World
However, Defence Force was
Josiah Superville, and a minute
later, Quintero banged in his
able to play the remaining min-
utes without conceding further
the table behind front-runners
Malabar Young Stars after being
over Queen’s Park Cricket Club,
with Daniel Warner (78th) and
Badminton AGM
second of the match for a 3-1 held to a goalless draw by RSSR Joshua Mason (83rd) getting late Chandrika Ramsubhag, the president of
and came away with the win the T&T Badminton Federation recently
cushion. FC at UTT Ground, O’Meara replies for the visitors.
to climb to 37 points from 13 attended the Badminton World Feder-
ation (BWF) Annual General Meeting
T&T PFL TIER II RESULTS • UTT 0 vs RSSR FC 0 Sando 1 (Shakir Burke 84th) Evolution FC 1 (Josiah Hypolite 2025 in Xiamen, China, on Saturday,
• Carnbee/Mt Pleasant 2 79th) April 26.
Group One (Darreon Moses 22nd, Akiel Petit Valley/Diego Martin Utd 7 The AGM was held in conjunction
Sunday Holdford 89th) vs Bethel Utd 0 (Tyler Lopez 2nd o.g, Akil Morris San Fernando Giants 1 (Marlon with the TotalEnergies BWF Sudirman
Harlem 3 (Kareem Bpatiste 16th, 6th, Yarnphy Mc Lean 15th o.g, Phillip 22nd) vs Union Hall Cup Finals (Sunday, April 27 until Sun-
53rd, 71st) vs QPCC FC 2 (Daniel Wednesday Sydney Charles 41st, Eric Charles United 1 (Joash Baird 45+2) day, May 4) with the. BWF Members’
Warner 78th, Joshua Mason • Malabar Young Stars 1 (Ronaldo 45th, Jaeden Bobb 57th, Keion Forum taking place the day before the
83rd) Boyce 18th) vs Sidey’s FC 0 Goodridge 64th) vs AIA Eagles Saturday AGM.
FC 1 (Kory Hannibal 55th) • Defence Force 3 (Dwight At the AGM, the elections for the
Saturday Group Two Quintero 44th, 49th, Josiah BWF Council (2025–2029) took place
• Prison Service 4 (Shandon Sunday: Central Soccer World 3 (Simon Superville 48th) vs Guaya United and there was one nominee for the po-
Joseph 45th, 50th, Josiah Joseph Matura ReUnited 3 (Kerin Joseph 28th, Phillip John 2 (Keston Frontin 18th, Jody sition of president of the BWF, Khuny-
35th, Eliar Brewster 70th) vs Vincent 18th, 61st, Zavion 61st, Brandon St Clair 74th) vs Allsop 86th) ingPatama Leeswadtrakul of Thailand
Miscellaneous Laventille 0 Navarro-Patron 82nd) vs Club who was nominated by the Badminton
Association of Malaysia and seconded by
Latest Tier II standings Badminton Denmark.
Group One Group Two And according to the constitution of
Pos Teams P W L D F A GD Pts Pos Teams P W L D F A GD Pts the BWF, where there is only one nom-
1 Malabar Young Stars 12 9 1 2 25 15 10 29 1 Defence Force FC 13 12 0 1 44 9 35 37 inee, the election is by acclamation,
2 Police FC 9 7 0 2 22 9 13 23 2 CSW FC 13 7 4 2 20 19 1 23 without the need for a formal vote to
3 UTT Patriots 12 6 2 4 21 8 13 22 3 Union Hall Utd 12 6 2 4 18 12 6 22 take place
4 QPCC FC 10 5 2 3 19 10 9 18 4 Matura ReUnited 11 6 2 3 24 14 10 20 A member of the International Olym-
5 Carnbee/Mt Pleasant 7 5 2 0 18 8 10 15 5 Guaya United 12 5 4 3 21 17 4 18 pic Committee since 2017, Leeswadtra-
6 Harlem Strikers 11 4 5 2 23 15 8 14 6 San F’do Giants 12 2 4 6 15 23 -8 12 kul was previously the deputy president
7 Prison Service 11 2 7 2 13 18 -5 8 7 AIA Eagles FC 13 2 6 5 11 26 -15 11 of Badminton World Federation from
8 Sideys SC 9 2 6 1 9 17 -8 7 8 PVDM Utd 13 2 7 4 20 26 -6 10 2019 as well as the current head of the
9 Bethel SC 8 1 4 3 6 13 -7 6 9 Club Sando 13 2 7 4 14 22 -8 10 Badminton Association of Thailand
10 RSSR FC 8 1 5 2 5 16 -11 5 10 Evolution FC 12 2 9 1 10 29 -19 7 since 2013 and was a council member
11 Laventille Utd 9 0 8 1 9 41 -32 1 of Badminton World Federation (2017-
2019).
 36 sport Tuesday, April 29, 2025
guardian.co.tt

Ramdeen snatches late win for AC PoS

NIGEL SIMON
Senior Multimedia Reporter
[email protected]

Mark Ramdeen found the back of the net

with nine minutes left in regulation time to
secure a 2-1 win for defending champions
Athletic Club Port-of-Spain over Point For-
tin Civic at the Ato Boldon Stadium, Couva,
on Sunday.
With third-placed San Juan Jabloteh (31
points) and fourth-placed Miscellaneous
Police FC (30) both dropping points, the
door was open for AC PoS (27 points) to
close the gap in the hunt for the third spot,
which guarantees a spot in CONCACAF
competitions.
Fourteen minutes into the contest, AC
PoS got the start they were hoping for
when former Secondary Schools Football
League Player of the Year, Michael Chaves,
who made his national senior team debut
last year, opened the scoring.
However, on the half-hour mark, Point
Fortin Civic got back on level terms thanks
to Jabari Watson as both teams went into
the half-time interval locked at 1-1.
In the second half, there were a few
chances for both teams to take all three
points, and with nine minutes left, Ram-
deen stole all three points for AC PoS as
they moved to 30 points but still in the fifth

RESULTS FILE: Mark Ramdeen, of Police FC (T&T), holds off Gadail Irving, of Mt Pleasant FA (Jamaica), on the line to maintain possession during the 2024
CONCACAF Caribbean Cup at the Hasely Crawford Stadium in Mucuapo, Port-of-Spain, in September 2024. PHOTO BY DANIEL PRENTICE
Sunday spot on goal difference, behind Police with (37), with five matches left for each club World Cup midfielder Densil Theobald will
1976 FC Phoenix 1 (Trevin Caesar 84th) vs San five matches left for each club. and a chance to wrap up the league title put them 13 points clear with only four
Juan Jabloteh 0
At the top of the table is Defence Force when both teams meet in Round 18. matches left to play, while a defeat will cut
AC PoS 2 (Michael Chaves 14th, Mark Ramdeen with 47 points from 17 matches, ten more A win for Defence Force under the guid- their lead to single digits, keeping Central
81st) vs Point Fortin Civic 1 (Jabari Watson than closest rival MIC Central FC Reboot ance of first-year coach and former T&T FC in the title hunt for another run.
30th)
LATEST TIER I STANDINGS LEADING SCORERS
Saturday
Police 4 (Mickaeel Jem Gordon 76th, 90+4, Pos Teams P W D L F A GD Pts 14 - Isaiah Leacock (Defence Force), Kevin
Joevin Jones 45th, Kareem Freitas 54th) vs 1. Defence Force 17 15 2 0 66 17 49 47 Molino (Defence Force)
Eagles FC 4 (Ricardo John 39th, 90+1, Moses 2. Central FC 17 12 1 4 44 26 18 37 12 -Joevin Jones (Police)
Jaikaran 11th, Aikim Andrews 52nd) 3. Jabloteh 17 9 4 4 38 25 13 31 11 - Shackiel Henry (Club Sando), Elijah
4. Police FC 17 9 3 5 50 32 18 30 Seechan (Jabloteh),
Prison Service FC 2 (Jeremiah Vidale 44th, 5. AC PoS 17 8 6 3 32 20 12 30 9 - Derrel Garcia (Jabloteh), Tyrone Charles
Rhondel Gibson 81st) vs La Horquetta Rangers 6. Club Sando 17 7 4 6 28 17 11 25 (Central FC)
2 (Kesean St Rose 40th, Josiah Edwards 79th) 7. Caledonia AIA 17 7 3 9 27 39 -12 24 8 - Kadeem Corbin (Central FC), Kwesi Allen
8. LH Rangers 17 3 7 7 29 34 -5 16 (Police), Jean-Heim Mc Fee (Caledonia AIA/
9. 1976 Phoenix 17 4 4 9 21 34 -13 16 AC PoS), Shaquille Bertrand (Defence Force)
Friday 10. Prison Service 17 3 5 9 22 33 -11 14 7 - Nathan Lewis (AC PoS), Isaiah Lee
Central FC 1 (Tyrone Charles 90+2) vs Club 11. Eagles FC 17 2 2 13 16 69 -53 8 (Rangers), Mickaeel Jem Gordon (Police),
Sando 0 12. Point Fortin Civic 17 2 1 14 15 42 -27 7 Jeremiah Vidale (Prison),
Tuesday, April 29, 2025
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Quintero brace helps T&T PFL TIER II RESULTS

Group One • UTT 0 vs RSSR FC 0

Army widen Tier II lead

Wednesday:
• Malabar Young Stars 1 • Carnbee/Mt Pleasant 2
(Ronaldo Boyce 18th) vs (Darreon Moses 22nd, Akiel
Sidey’s FC 0 Holdford 89th) vs Bethel Utd
NIGEL SIMON nents with the aim of getting back sit top with 29 points from 12 0
Senior Multimedia Reporter into the contest, and four minutes matches, Saturday
[email protected] from the end they managed to make Also on Saturday, Shan- • Prison Service 4 (Shandon Group Two
it 2-3 thanks to Jody Allsop. don Joseph scored twice to Joseph 45th, 50th, Josiah Saturday
Dwight Quintero fired in a goal in However, Defence Force was lead Prisons Service to a 4-0 Joseph 35th, Eliar Brewster • Defence Force 3 (Dwight
each half to lead Defence Force to a able to play it the remaining min- hammering of Miscellaneous 70th) vs Miscellaneous Quintero 44th, 49th, Josiah
come-from-behind 3-2 win over host utes without conceding further and Laventille United while Car-
Guaya United to widen their lead at came away with the win to climb to nbee/Mt Pleasant blanked
Laventille 0 Superville 48th) vs Guaya
the top of Group Two of the T&T Pre- 37 points from 13, 16 clear of second Bethel United 2-0 with a goal United 2 (Keston Frontin 18th,
mier Football League Tier II on Sat- placed Union Hall United who enter- each from Darreon Moses and Jody Allsop 86th)
urday night. tained San Fernando Giants yester- Akiel Holdford.
Earlier on in the contest, things day, and closer to sealing a spot in
got off to a great start for host Guaya the ‘Big Eight’.
United when Keston Frontin put In Group One, third placed the
them ahead in the 18th minute, only University of T&T missed a golden
for Quintero to draw the visitors chance to go second on the table be-
level, a minute before half-time hind front-runners Malabar Young
Three minutes after the resump- Stars after being held to a goalless
tion, Defence Force took its first lead draw by RSSR FC at UTT Ground,
on the evening via Josiah Superville O’Meara Road, Arima.
and a minute later, Quintero banged The draw kept UTT in the third
in his second of the match for a 3-1 spot with 22 points from 12 matches,
cushion. one behind idle Police FC who
Back by their home crowd at the have three matches in hand, while
Guayaguayare Recreation Ground, Malabar Young Stars, 1-0 winners
the home team pressed their oppo- against Sidey’s earlier in the week

LATEST TIER II STANDINGS

Group One
Pos Teams P W L D F A GD Pts
1 Malabar Young Stars 12 9 1 2 25 15 10 29
2 Police FC 9 7 0 2 22 9 13 23
3 UTT Patriots 12 6 2 4 21 8 13 22
4 QPCC FC 9 5 1 3 17 7 10 18
5 Carnbee/Mt Pleasant 7 5 2 0 18 8 10 15
6 Harlem Strikers 10 3 5 2 20 13 7 11
7 Prison Service 11 2 7 2 13 18 -5 8
8 Sideys SC 9 2 6 1 9 17 -8 7
9 Bethel SC 8 1 4 3 6 13 -7 6
10 RSSR FC 8 1 5 2 5 16 -11 5
11 Laventille Utd 9 0 8 1 9 41 -32 1

Group Two
Pos Teams P W L D F A GD Pts
1 Defence Force FC 13 12 0 1 44 9 35 37
2 Union Hall Utd 11 6 2 3 17 11 6 21
3 CSW FC 12 6 4 2 17 18 -1 20
4 Guaya United 12 5 4 3 21 17 4 18
5 Matura ReUnited 10 5 2 3 21 13 8 17
6 San F’do Giants 11 2 4 5 14 22 -8 11
7 AIA Eagles FC 12 2 5 5 10 19 -9 11
8 Club Sando 12 2 6 4 13 19 -6 10
9 PVDM Utd 12 1 7 4 13 25 -12 7
10 Evolution FC 11 2 8 1 9 26 -17 7
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guardian.co.tt

14-year-old Suryavanshi smashes

record-breaking T20 century in IPL
JAIPUR, India (AP)—The 14-year- years ago.
old batter Vaibhav Suryavanshi Fast bowler Prasidh Krishna fi-
hit a breathtaking century in the nally clean-bowled Suryavanshi,
Indian Premier League and one who left to another standing ova-
of the greatest innings in men’s tion and to hugs from teammates.
Twenty20 cricket history, yester- Left-handers Suryavanshi and
day. Jaiswal raised Rajasthan’s highest
Just nine days after becoming stand for any wicket in the IPL,
the youngest debutant in the IPL, and the teenager eclipsed Sanju
Suryavanshi blew away observers Samson’s record of 10 sixes in an June 5: T&T vs Grenada
again with a century in just his IPL innings for an Indian batter. June 10: T&T vs Costa Rica
third match and, to boot, the sec-
ond fastest in the tournament’s 18 Gill and Buttler
years. shine for Gujarat APPLAUSE
He got there in just 35 balls by Gujarat captain Shubman Gill
pulling Gujarat Titans spinner made an aggressive 84 off 50 balls
Rashid Khan for a six over mid- while his opening partner Sai
wicket, and sending the Rajasthan Sudharsan scored 39 to overtake
Royals’ packed home crowd in Jai- Virat Kohli as the leading scorer of
pur to their feet yet again. the season with 456 runs in nine
Of the 100 runs, an incredible Rajasthan Royals’ Vaibhav Suryavanshi celebrates after scoring a century matches.
94 came off boundaries. He hit 11 during the Indian Premier League cricket match between Rajasthan Royals The pair added 93 runs for the
sixes and seven boundaries. and Gujarat Titans at Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur, India, yesterday. first wicket off 62 balls before Sud-
“It feels really good,” Surya- AP PHOTOS harsan holed out at long-on in the
vanshi said. “It is like a dream to 11th over.
score a century in the IPL. What he was drafted at age 13 last No- Suryavanshi raced to 94 when
vember. In a splashy debut this he hammered Afghanistan fast Gill looked well set for a century
I’ve been practicing for the last but missed Maheesh Theeksha-
three, four months, the result is month, he whacked the first ball bowler Karim Janat for three sixes
he faced for six at the same venue. and three fours in Janat’s first over na’s low full toss and was caught
showing.” at long-off.
He was out three balls later for He showed brutal power-hit- in the IPL, and raised the hundred
ting on Monday against a battery against the great Khan. Jos Buttler cut loose in the death
101, missing a yorker. overs with a 26-ball unbeaten 50. T&T right-arm fast bowler
But the 166-run opening stand of seasoned international bowl- Suryavanshi was patted on the JOSHUA JAMES took three
between he and Yashasvi Jaiswal, ers including Khan, Mohammed back by his partner Jaiswal as he wickets that helped his team
Siraj, Ishant Sharma and Wash- celebrated, removed his helmet BRIEF SCORES
70 not out off 40 balls, propelled Gujarat Titans 209/4 in 20 overs register a 23-run win over
Rajasthan to a remarkable run- ington Sundar. and raised his bat to acknowledge Guyana Rainforest Rangers
The teenager smacked Sharma the applause of the home crowd. (Shubman Gill 77, Jos Buttler 50*;
down of Gujarat’s imposing 209-4 Maheesh Theekshana 2-35, Sandeep in the West Indies Breakout
with 25 balls to spare. for three sixes and two fours in He also saluted his teammates in League match on Saturday
Sharma 1-33) lost to Rajasthan
Rajasthan made 212-2, winning one over and clubbed spinner the dugout with his bat. Royals 212/2 in 15.5 overs (Vaibhav night. He took 3 for 35 runs
for only the third time in 10 games Sundar for two sixes and a four to Only West Indies great Chris Suryavanshi 101, Yashasvi Jaiswal 70; during his four overs.
to stay in playoffs contention. raise this IPL’s fastest half-century Gayle has hit an IPL hundred Rashid Khan 1-24, Prasidh Krishna 1-47)
off a mere 17 balls. in less balls, 30, and that was 12
Suryavanshi rose to fame when by 8 wickets.
PLAIN TALK
Eubank discharged from hospital
Chris Eubank Jr has been dis- fight week and was hampered by a
charged from hospital after he rehydration clause which limited
was admitted as a precaution his weight gain. He was breathing
following his victory over Conor heavily at the end of round five.
Benn on Saturday. Benn—who moved up two di-
Eubank was admitted as part of visions from welterweight—had
a standard procedure for boxers landed the more eye-catching
after a gruelling bout, with pro- shots in the first half of the fight.
moter Ben Shalom saying he was “It’s too easy,” Eubank told
having “precautionary checks”. Benn as he began to claw his way
The 35-year-old left hospital on back into the contest.
Monday. Eubank Sr left his front-row seat
Eubank beat Benn by unan- to join his son’s corner after Eu- “The Citizenship by Investment
imous decision in a thrilling bank was cut above the right eye programme offers a valuable
12-round middleweight fight at in a clash of heads. pathway for attracting
London’s Tottenham Hotspur Sta- A flurry of punches in the 11th meaningful investment into
dium. earned his nod of approval. cricket and other areas of
Posting on social media on Mon- There was a touch of gloves regional development. It
day, Eubank said: “Well it took Conor Benn, left, and Chris Eubank Jr fight during their middleweight bout before the final round. After provides an opportunity to
nearly three years but we finally at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, London, on Saturday. everything these two had been connect global capital with our
got the job done. Saturday’s bout was set at a mid- through, there was a smidgen of ambitions to grow the game
be struggling with the pace. and strengthen the Caribbean’s
“Big shout out to everyone that dleweight limit of 11st 6lb (160lbs), respect.
Actor Idris Elba, celebrity chef economic landscape.”
supported the fight on Saturday though Eubank weighed in 0.05lb Benn remarkably stayed on his
Gordon Ramsay and England — CWI PRESIDENT
and made it the once-in-a-lifetime over that on Friday. feet after a ferocious, sustained
footballers Marcus Rashford and DR KISHORE SHALLOW
event that it was. Without the fans Eubank Sr beat Conor Benn’s attack by Eubank in the 12th.
Declan Rice sprinkled some ce-
none of this is possible, thank father, Nigel Benn, in 1990, before Both men raised their hands at
lebrity stardust as a trademark Eu-
you.” the end of a enthralling all-British
All three judges scored the con-
a contentious draw three years
later.
bank uppercut squeezed through
Benn’s low guard in the fourth.
contest, one which will live long HAVING
test 116-112 following a bout fea-
The pair were told to buck up
in the memory of all those in at- AN EVENT?
turing wild aggression from both tendance.
fighters, albeit with neither land-
A back-and-forth their ideas by the referee as they
Eubank proved he is not yet
ing the telling blow.
grudge match began talking to each other during
done, while Benn showed he can
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Taijul takes 5 wickets as Zimbabwe collapse on Day 1 of second Test
CHATTOGRAM, Bangladesh — Left- wicket defeat in the first test. for a single from 114 balls. dismissing captain Ervine (5) and Welch was able to play just two
arm spinner Taijul Islam claimed Welch raised his second test Just after the second session, Williams in consecutive overs. balls before being out on 54, an
5-60 to put Bangladesh in control fifty off 107 balls, punching Taijul Welch had to retire after having Williams’ 166-ball knock in- innings laced with three fours and
against Zimbabwe on the first day past point for a couple of runs. been cramping since the morn- cluded seven fours and one six. two sixes.
of the second Test, yesterday. Williams played patiently ing, and his departure triggered Taijul completed his five-for by Tafadzwa Tsiga was batting on
Sean Williams and Nick Welch throughout for his fifth half-cen- a collapse. dismissing Welch, who returned 18 with Blessing Muzurabani on
batted resolutely as Zimbabwe tury and brought it up by chop- Offspinner Nayeem Hasan in- to bat after the fall of eighth 2 at stumps after surviving five
looked to be on top of Bangladesh ping down a short ball of Mehidy itiated it with a double strike, wicket. tricky overs. (AP)
for much of the day
until Taijul triggered
a sensational collapse
that saw the visitors
lose seven wickets for
55 runs.
Taijul eventually
finished with his 16th
five-for in test cricket
as Zimbabwe reached
227-9 at stumps.
Sean Williams made
a team-high 67 while
Welch hit 54 for his
second fifty in as many
tests. They put on 90
runs for the third wicket
to help Zimbabwe dom-
inate the first two ses-
sions.
Openers Brian Ben-
nett and Ben Curran
were solid against the
pacers after their cap-
tain Craig Ervine chose
to bat first. They put
on 41 runs before pacer
Tanzim Hasan gave
Bangladesh a break-
through in the 11th over
by dismissing Bennett
for 21 for his debut
wicket.
Bennet, who scored
half-centuries in both
innings of the first test,
edged a three-quarter
length delivery that
carried extra bounce to
baffle him.
Zimbabwe’s batters
then struggled against
spin, with the exception
of Welch, who hit both
Mehidy Hasan and Ta-
ijul Islam for sixes. But
Taijul’s relentlessness
got him a wicket when
he turned one past
sharply to get the better
of Curran for 21.
Williams and Welch
kept the visitors un-
scathed in the whole
second session, putting
pressure on Bangladesh
as the hosts aimed to
avoid a series white-
wash following a three-

Taijul Islam
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bath apartment with a capacious
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2 Bedroom distance to Lange Park & is in
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$25 migrating. 72,000KM, $300,000. or call 624-5905 An excellent price @ TT$ 2.50 M
Call or WA 298-9771 for details 682-3258 Please call or whatsapp 497-7712 for both lots ($14.04 per sq ft).
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1 Bedroom Features:
776-9654 there is an indoor laundry area,
1 Bathroom -Air conditioning included together with an outdoor wash
Open concept living and dining -Car park space available area; perimeter fencing; covered
area -2 shared restrooms on the parking for one with additional
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Olera heights San Fernando
$985.000.00
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Utilities Included. 392-0673 located on a main road in TOBAGO-
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Please call or Whatsapp 497-7712 Of-Spain 295-5526/ 752-6400 proxy to all amenities;

UNION HALL, 1 (3) bedroom

apartment with A/C, top floor
758-6058
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23rd April, 2025. Funeral service
for the late Dr. Claude Harper
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May 22, 1932 - February 18,
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Church, Marli Street, on Wednes- mother, great-grandmother
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Keino. Grandmother of Katelyn, WKHODWH)UDQN-RKQ:D\QH-DFNVRQDQG Forde
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Maureen. Aunt of Natasha, Maria (mother), Kelvin Aberdeen
and Oliver. Family to the King, (brother)
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families. Funeral Mass for the late *DEULHOOH'DUQHO/HDK.XUW.HOO\ Children: Maureen (Ken
Sherma (Shim) Moore takes place Saunders), Ingrid (Curtis
at the Holy Cross R. C. Church, 0HOLFH'HOPRULQHDQG$OLFLD Benjamin, dec.), Arlene
Santa Cruz opposite the Santa (Wayne Joseph), Anthony/
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May 1, 2025 at 10:00 a.m. (Jenny), Kathyann, Beverly
Cremation at Clark and Battoo at (Paul Keating), Roger (Natalie),
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Amelia, Minakah (Andy
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(Jennifer), Zoie,
Stefan, Gian, Dejan (Jada),
Gervais, Enrique, Krystal
(Christopher Johnson), Onika,
Jerriel,
Jean-Luc (Elizabeth), Mia,
Devon, Noah, Avery.
30 Great-Grandchildren
Aunt to Michelle
Gaskin-Joseph and family,
Glenda, Roy, Angeline Doyle,
Gail, Angie Brassington, Judy,
Emris, Grace and the Pauls
Cousin to the Smiths
Godmother to Ricardo
Rodriguez and Curtis Paul.
Extended Family to the Pauls,
Doyles, Phagoos, Brassingtons,
Browns, Carters, Rodriguez
and countless others
Friend to the Cowards, Serrette
and Family and many others.
Funeral Service - Wednesday
30th April 2025 at St. Teresas
Catholic Church, Woodbrook.
Open Casket - 9:30-10:30,
Service - 10:00 am
Followed by Burial at
Mucurapo Cemetery
8 Tuesday, April 29, 2025
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