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NEWCOMER Kaile Auvray and returning player Jomal Williams are excited to be with the TT senior football team for two international friendly matches against Jamaica on Saturday and Tuesday.
The first match against Jamaica takes place at the Montego Bay Sports Complex in Catherine Hall from 7 pm TT time and the second will be played at the National Stadium in Kingston.
Auvray, speaking to TT Football Association media on Thursday, said, “It is a very big opportunity for me. I am just happy to be here with the squad and to be able to live this experience and keep on growing as a player and obviously, to represent TT is a lot of pride for me and my family.”
Auvray, 18, was born in France, but spent most of his life in the US. He has a Trinidadian mother and his father is from Guadeloupe.
Auvray said he was ready when he received the call from TT head coach Angus Eve. “What I do, I stay ready for anything, so when opportunities arise I could seize it and take my chance. I don’t know if I thought this would have come so fast, but I was ready for it.”
Auvray played for St Martin in a friendly against TT earlier this year. Despite a 2-0 defeat to TT, Auvray was a bright spark for St Martin, showing good individual skill, passing and a thunderous shot which rocked the TT bar from distance in the second half.
Williams, who has been playing professionally in El Salvador for years, said, “It is a very special feeling to be back with the guys. I have been waiting for this opportunity for a long time. As you say, it is almost three years I have not been here, so in this moment I am very thankful and very happy to join the group.”
Williams wants to inspire the inexperienced players. “Now that I am here I see that it is a very young group and I am willing to bring my experience that I have from El Salvador into this group. I want to be an example for some of the younger guys and hopefully I can play my best, do my best and help the team to win these two friendly games.”
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An HDC official at the site, who did not what to be named, told Newsday the HDC could not give an exact date for the finishing the repairs.
However, the spokesman said the corporation is working to do so as quickly as possible once the weather does not affect the work.
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QCity Metro published an editorial by Congresswoman Alma Adams (NC-12) that highlights the issues addressed by the White House’s Maternal Health Day of Action Summit. In the editorial, Rep. Adams outlines how the Black Maternal Health Momnibus provisions included in the Build Back Better Act will save lives and improve outcomes across the country, as […]
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Cricket West Indies (CWI) today confirmed the official tour operators and licensed ticket partners for England’s T20I and Test tours to the West Indies in 2022.
It seems NBA YoungBoy is getting creative while under strict house arrest regulations. The Louisiana artist recently shared he feels like a \"rockstar\" while wearing black makeup after fans were confused with his new look in the latest \"Black Ball\" music video. View this post on Instagram A post shared by DJ Akademiks (@akademiks) In the video, the rapper is seen wearing dark makeup that includes black lipstick with \" peace\" and \"rock \" written on his cheeks. The video, released Dec. 6, has accumulated over two million YouTube views and currently sits at number two on the platform's trending videos page. Earlier this week on Clubhouse, Akademiks asked the artist to explain further his new self-expressive choice, to which the Baton Rouge native had no issue communicating. \"I like painting my face, putting makeup on,\" he said. \"I like to look in the mirror and see everything black like my eyes and s**t. That's one hundred percent real!\" View this post on Instagram A post shared by...
The decision followed weeks of emotional testimony by St. Paul families and educators that packed public hearings in opposition to the proposal.
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USC wide receiver Drake London’s collegiate career came to an official end on Wednesday as the junior declared for the NFL Draft. London, who was named Pac-12 Offensive Player of the Year on Tuesday, announced his decision on Twitter with a letter addressed to the “Trojan Family”. “It’s been a true blessing to compete as […]
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African American community leaders joined with L.A. Mayor Eric Garcetti and L.A. Police Chief Michel Moore to show support for increased efforts to deter law-breakers.
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Glenn Foster Jr. died Monday, two days after being taken into police custody following his involvement in a high-speed police
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California's Department of Justice launched an investigation into the Torrance Police Department on Wednesday in response to a developing scandal
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A Nashville man has been charged with assault after he and his mother physically assaulted a Black male worker in the secure garage of their apartment building on Saturday night.
During a town hall meeting on Wednesday, Wisconsin Sen. Ron Johnson suggested gargling mouthwash as a viable treatment for COVID-19 saying, “Standard gargle, mouthwash, has been proven to kill the coronavirus.”
Archbishop Carroll scored on its first possession of the overtime and then hold on downs to pull out a thrilling 35-27 win over Theodore Roosevelt in the DC State Athletic Association championship at Cooper Field on the campus of Georgetown University.
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Former nurse Nathan Sutherland was sentenced to a decade in prison and lifetime probation for sexually assaulting and impregnating an incapacitated woman
Don’t ever forget that the judges who are willing to sacrifice reproductive freedom are usually just as eager to allow states to restrict voting rights. The right-wing judges who vote to eliminate individuals’ right to privacy and health care are often the same judges creating new “rights” to protect corporations’ ability to buy elections, get away with harming workers and communities, and discriminate against some of their employees.
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It can be challenging but talking about depression is essential. Life can crumble before our eyes when the depression beast knocks on our door. Depression seems especially crippling when the holidays roll in with the pressures of attending every social function, being jolly, and being thankful for the days lived. There's no quick fix or remedy to overcome depression but putting a smile while raising your loved ones' endorphins is always a plus. We've created a list of thoughtful yet helpful gift ideas:
The U.S. is expanding COVID-19 boosters, ruling that 16- and 17-year-olds can get a third dose of Pfizer’s vaccine. The
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The Tobago Regional Health Authority (TRHA) has denied changing its policy on the administering of third covid19 vaccine doses. The TRHA was responding to a Newsday report that people under 60 without comorbidities were receiving third doses at Port Mall, Scarborough.
In an interview with Newsday on Wednesday, Dr Roxanne Mitchell, acting general manager of primary care services at the Scarborough General Hospital outlined the policy for the four covid19 vaccine sites at Port Mall in Scarborough, Scarborough Health Centre, Roxborough Health Centre and Canaan Health Centre.
She said: “All persons are now eligible for the booster shot – anybody who has received the first and second doses and you are six months out from the second dose, you can receive a booster shot.”
However, she later told Newsday that she meant only eligible people would meet the criteria for a third dose.
When told that people under 60 at Port Mall were receiving third doses without being asked about comorbidities, she promised to investigate. She made it clear this was not a Tobago policy.
[caption id=\"attachment_928626\" align=\"alignnone\" width=\"1024\"] People visited Port Mall, Tobago, for their covid19 booster shot on Wednesday. - Jeff K. Mayers[/caption]
When Newsday visited Port Mall on Wednesday, several people were seen waiting to get their jab.
Newsday saw one person receiving a third Sinopharm dose without being asked about comorbidities.
Mitchell said people who received two AstraZeneca doses will receive a Pfizer booster, while those who received Sinopharm will get an additional dose of the same brand.
Asked earlier Wednesday about what was happening at Port Mall, TRHA CEO Westly Orr insisted that Tobago was following the same policy as Trinidad.
In Trinidad, people 60 and over are eligible for a third dose of the Sinopharm vaccine, while those below 60 must be moderately or severely immunocompromised to get one.
When it comes to additional Pfizer, AstraZeneca and Johnson & Johnson jabs, anyone of any age can get the booster once they have been determined to be moderately or severely immunocompromised by their physician.
The Division of Health, Wellness and Family Development said on Wednesday there are 23,441 people partially vaccinated in Tobago, and 22,445 are fully vaccinated. (with reporting by Elizabeth Gonzales)
The post TRHA denies policy change on covid19 vaccine boosters appeared first on Trinidad and Tobago Newsday.
By Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent @StacyBrownMedia The National Newspaper Publishers Association (NNPA), which represents the Black Press of America, has embarked on a national series featuring NBA owners on the issue of diversity, equity, and inclusion. Because of the Phoenix Suns and owner Robert Sarver’s significant outreach to the African American […]
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Tom Brady vs. Bill Belichick in the Super Bowl? It's not that far-fetched. In fact, Buccaneers-Patriots is now the most likely Super Bowl LVI matchup, according to ESPN's Football Power…
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Prosecutors filed charges Monday against a 29-year-old man in the fatal shooting of philanthropist Jacqueline Avant, the wife of legendary music executive Clarence Avant, last week at their Beverly Hills home.
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By Megan Sayles, AFRO Business Writer Report for America Corps Member msayles@afro.com Baltimore-based Enterprise Community Development recently launched the Let’s Build Accelerator to address the equity gap in the real estate and development industries. With its initial $5 million equity investment, the nonprofit will partner with Black, Indigenous, and people of color (BIPOC) community and […]
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Credit Aaron J. Thornton The number two ranked Michigan Football team routed the #13 Iowa Hawkeyes 42-3 on their way to their first Big Ten title since 2004 and first National Championship playoff birth. The Hawkeyes offense never took flight, being held to only a field goal in the game. The game started with … Continued
After Keys made an appearance on the popular Drink Champs show, she shared what Hov said to her after the moment, sparking reaction from folks on Twitter.
The Los Angeles Chargers could be without both of their top receivers heading into Sunday's game against the New York Giants. Mike Williams, who is second on the team with…
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Dr Carissa Etienne, director of the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO), said on Wednesday Trinidad and Tobago is one of the countries of concern in the region owing to the increase in cases of covid19.
Speaking at PAHO's weekly webinar, Etienne said: \"In the Caribbean, TT continues to experience spikes in covid19 cases, hospitalisations and deaths, as does the Cayman Islands.\"
Last week PAHO reported more than 782,655 new infections and 10,950 deaths related to covid19.
Etienne said the omicron variant has already been detected in Argentina, Chile, Brazil, the US, Mexico and Canada.
“It is a matter of time before omicron reaches the rest of the countries in the region, and we must be self-vigilant in the short term. Assessments are under way and it is important countries continue to implement the public health packages that have been shown to be effective against this virus,” she said.
Etienne said vaccines also remain a critical tool for reducing hospitalisations and deaths, as well as limiting the emergence of new variants.
PAHO reported as of Wednesday 55 per cent of people in Latin America and the Caribbean have been fully vaccinated. However, 20 countries in the region have not yet reached the 40 per cent target set for this year.
Guatemala, Haiti, Jamaica, Grenada, St Vincent and the Grenadines continue to lag behind and will not meet the target in the coming weeks.
Etienne said this week PAHO is delivering more than 1.6 million covid19 vaccines to various countries for a total of 72 million doses delivered in the region, while also distributing 34 million seasonal flu vaccines to 33 countries.
\"We have secured more than US$ 1 billion in vaccines through the revolving fund, as well as orders for the coming year as countries continue to request additional doses,\" Etienne said.
She said in all the countries of the Americas there is still community spread and a relaxation of measures which has prevented progress towards the goal of ending covid19.
Dr Jarbas Barbosa, deputy director of PAHO, said Chile and Uruguay already have more than 80 per cent of their populations vaccinated and Brazil has made progress in recent weeks.
However, Barbosa said populations should not be neglected and that there are still many people who are in need of the third booster dose.
\"There is still a lot to do, You must be very careful so that the transmission is fully controlled,\" he said.
The post PAHO concerned over Trinidad and Tobago's rising covid19 case numbers appeared first on Trinidad and Tobago Newsday.
Oklahoma fans haven't taken former football coach Lincoln Riley's abrupt departure to USC very well, and that includes at least one state senator. Republican Senator Bill Coleman of Ponca City…
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The Belize government says it is preparing an amnesty program for immigrants from the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) and Central America.
'While we were busy banning travel from South Africa, the variant is already here, because we are seeing community transmission in the U.S.'
THE WEST Indies Women cricket team will leave Oman on Friday for the Caribbean, after quarantining for 11 days.
The team, captained by Stafanie Taylor and coached by Courtney Walsh, have been in Oman, waiting to find out when they would return to the Caribbean, following the cancellation of the International Cricket Council (ICC) Women's Cricket World Cup qualifiers in Harare, Zimbabwe on November 27.
The tournament was called off following the outbreak of the new covid19 variant, omicron, in southern Africa. Since that scenario unfolded, the West Indies Women's team has been in Oman waiting to find out when they would return to the Caribbean.
The team includes a pair of Trinidad and Tobago players, the experienced Anisa Mohammed and fellow off-spinner Karishma Ramharack.
Travel restrictions, bans and flight cancellations have forced a conundrum for the ICC, which is responsible to get the team home. As a result, the WI contingent has had to spend the last week in quarantine in the Gulf state of Oman.
The post West Indies Women cricketers to head home after covid19 delay appeared first on Trinidad and Tobago Newsday.
Charlottesville City Council came to an agreement to melt down the Robert E. Lee monument and give a local African-American history museum the task of creating something more reflective of the city’s diversity with its remains.
