Dr Terrence Farrell, chairman of the Economic Development Advisory Board, has highlighted sport as one of the industries that could propel the country's economic diversification and assist in transitioning the economy away from its dependence on oil, gas and petrochemicals.
Sports organiser Peter DeMontbrun passes on
Former rugby player Peter De Montbrun passed away on Saturday at a Senior Citizens Home after a protracted illness. He was 75 years old on Carnival Tuesday (February 28).
#futureisfemale : Gender equality and empowerment of women and girls
As president of the Trinidad and Tobago Olympic Committee (TTOC) and the Trinidad and Tobago Commonwealth Games Association (TTCGA) I pledge to #beboldforchange and reaffirm my unwavering commitment to providing opportunity for women and girls to participate in sport in all aspects and at all levels.
TTOC President among speakers at International Federation Women in Sport Leadership Forum
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) will join with the rest of the world to celebrate International Women's Day on Wednesday 8th March.
... ‘Song highlights the resilience of our people’
“Full Extreme”, popularly called “We Jammin’ Still”, resonated with people and was a hit because it is a song about resilience and survival despite the challenges, according to the psychiatric and psychological experts. The band Ultimate Rejects featuring MX Prime won the 2017 Road March title with their smash hit “Full Extreme”, which ruled the stage, having been played a historic 556 times.
SOTT praises Ruiz
Special Olympics Trinidad and Tobago (SOTT) has expressed regret at the passing of long-time volunteer, Grace Ruiz, and praised her work with the local chapter.