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In a thrilling conclusion to the National Secondary Schools’ Chess Championship, Hillview College emerged victorious over Naparima Boys’ College via a tiebreak. The championship, held on October 11 and 12 at Presentation College Chaguanas, showcased intense competition among 170 players from approximately 15 schools. The event was organized by the TT Chess Association and sponsored by Genesis Insurance Brokers and Benefits Consultants Ltd.

In the aftermath of Hurricane Melissa, which struck Jamaica as a Category 5 storm on October 28, the nation is grappling with widespread devastation. The death toll has risen to 32, and the impact has been felt deeply across the island, including by the Mount Pleasant Football Academy. The club’s sporting director, Paul Christie, revealed that their training facility and Drax Hall Sports Complex suffered significant structural damage due to fallen trees and light poles. Despite these challenges, the team is preparing for the second leg of their Concacaf Caribbean Cup semifinal against Trinidad and Tobago’s Defence Force, rescheduled to November 5 after the original date was postponed due to the hurricane. Mount Pleasant holds a commanding 5-1 lead from the first leg, but Christie emphasized that the upcoming match now carries a deeper significance. ‘This game is about showing the resilience of our people,’ he said, highlighting the need for normalcy amidst the crisis. The club has launched a donation drive to aid affected communities, particularly in St Ann and St Elizabeth, and has encouraged fans to contribute to relief efforts. Meanwhile, Defence Force’s interim coach, Devorn Jorsling, sees the match as an opportunity to unite the island through football. Despite their slow start in the TTPFL season and a significant deficit in the tie, Jorsling remains optimistic, stating, ‘Nothing is impossible in football.’ The Caribbean Cup’s top three teams will qualify for the 2026 Concacaf Champions Cup, adding further stakes to the encounter.

West Indies captain Shai Hope is brimming with confidence as his team prepares to face New Zealand in a five-match T20 series, set to commence on November 5 at Eden Park, Auckland. Fresh off a commanding 3-0 sweep against Bangladesh, Hope believes the series is a crucial opportunity to test the team’s adaptability and build momentum ahead of next year’s ICC T20 World Cup.

Dr. Everold Hosein, an 80-year-old Trinidadian-born scholar and distinguished faculty member at the City University of New York School of Public Health (CUNY-SPH), has once again defied expectations by completing his 40th consecutive New York City Marathon on November 2, 2025. This remarkable achievement comes despite a significant health challenge: Dr. Hosein suffered a heart attack shortly after participating in the 2016 NYC Marathon. Following the incident, he underwent a stent implantation and pacemaker fitting, yet he returned to the marathon circuit a year later, albeit with a slower finish.

In a statement released by CUNY-SPH, Dr. Hosein emphasized the importance of physical activity for heart attack survivors and the general population alike. ‘For heart attack survivors, my advice is to keep exercising. It is good for you. Consult with your doctor. You don’t have to run marathons, but you should be physically active every day,’ he said. He also highlighted the broader benefits of daily activity, noting that even 30 minutes of walking per day can significantly improve mental health, prevent diabetes, and enhance cardiovascular health. ‘Just 30 minutes per day, in any combination, can make a difference,’ he added.

Dr. Hosein’s perseverance and advocacy for heart health have made him a symbol of resilience and determination. His story continues to inspire individuals worldwide, proving that age and health challenges are no barriers to achieving extraordinary feats.

The Ministry of Sport and Youth Affairs (MSYA) and the Sports Company of TT (SporTT) recently convened a landmark workshop aimed at propelling sports development in Trinidad and Tobago. Held on November 1 at the Hasely Crawford Stadium in Mucurapo, the event brought together representatives from 53 National Governing Bodies for Sport (NGBs) to engage in direct dialogue about their challenges and chart a forward path for the sector. Key themes included financial literacy, accountability, and compliance with organizational reporting standards. The workshop also featured newly-appointed sports ambassadors Keshorn Walcott, Nicholas Pooran, Dwayne Bravo, and Kieron Pollard, who shared their experiences as elite athletes representing TT and the West Indies globally. Walcott, a javelin gold medalist at the 2025 World Athletics Championships, and the trio of Pooran, Pollard, and Bravo, who led the Trinbago Knight Riders to victory in the 2025 Republic Bank Caribbean Premier League, highlighted the importance of perseverance and teamwork. Minister of Sport and Youth Affairs Phillip Watts, SporTT Chairman Kester Lendore, and other officials emphasized the government’s commitment to fostering a robust sports ecosystem. Attendees included prominent NGBs such as the TT Cycling Federation, the National Association of Athletics Administrations, and the TT Cricket Board, underscoring the event’s significance for the nation’s sporting future.