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TTFA forced to withdraw U-15s from Concacaf Championship

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Issued by Shaun Fuentes, TTFA Media Officer, August 15th, 2013 Now if this is not sh*t I doh know what is!!!!! The Trinidad and Tobago Football Association has been forced to withdraw the National Under 15 (boys) team from the inaugural CONCACAF Under 15 Championship currently taking place in the Cayman Islands. The team was initially scheduled to depart on Monday but was delayed due to the unavailability of flights following the late release of funding from the Ministry of Sports. Buh wha de …….

Jehue wins GOLD for TnT (Update with Video)

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Anil on Jehue’s Gold medal run! Speaking on the achievement, the Honourable Anil Roberts, Minister of Sport said Jehue’s performance was flawless, majestic and well-deserving of the gold medal. “Jehue ran a perfect race, and more importantly, his own race, attacking all the hurdles with a smooth and consistent stride pattern. In the home stretch, Jehue fought for the gold medal, seeing it within his grasp. It was undoubtedly one of the most thrilling victories Trinidad and Tobago has ever seen.” Chairman of the Sports…

Say it ain’t so Kelly!

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The recent spate of doppin’ in track and field has finally hit home. Kelly-Ann Baptiste has tested positive for a banned substance, and has left the IAAF World Championships in Moscow, Russia. Semoy Hackett also tested positive and is out the World Championships as well. NAAA president Ephraim Serrette said the voluntary withdrawal of Baptiste and Hackett from the 14th IAAF World Championships will be addressed in a press release within 48 hours.

SCORCH What IF Friday’s

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Hey SCORCHERS WHAT IF all illegal drugs (from marijuana to heroin, and everything in between) were decriminalized and regulated in TnT? Do you think this will cause a break down in society? A slow down in overall production of our country? Or would this be the first step in addressing our nation’s crime problems? We would love to hear your thoughts. To put things in perspective, have a look at the Portugal example     

FULL Hundred with Olatunji Yearwood! (Extended interview)

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It’s Full Hundred time again SCORCHERS. In this Issue we feature Tunji Montana aka Olatunji Yearwood. No stranger to the music, the 27 year old Soca star has been around the art form for basically his entire life. The son of, a well-known composer, Edward Yearwood, and Mairoon Ali, local actress, radio personality and teacher, Ola has always been around the arts. We get the full hundred on his musical journey, his inspiration, dealing with the loss of his both parents and much more. Enjoy!…

Conversations with a Specialist: Tonya Welch

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In this our 40th Issue of Scorch we interview a 7+ stunner who specializes in Oncology while enjoying her passion for dance. Age? *pauses*… 27   What is your profession? I’m a Medical Doctor & Professional Dancer/ Ballet Teacher. I have been a doctor for the past three and a half years. I currently work in Oncology but I also have an interest in sports medicine. I have been dancing since I was three years old.   Hmmm, Doctor/ Dancer? How does that happen? *laugh*…

SCORCH Issue 40: 2nd Annual “Wettest Issue”

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Download Editor’s Note: *Cue Sad Violins* This our first Issue without our beloved Soly aka Jenny Rainclouds and we must admit, it was a HUGE hole to fill. After much tears, we sucked it up and decided to do the job of Magazine Editor by committee. In what could only be described as 2 weeks of “controlled chaos” the whole SCORCH team banded together and got the job done. From the H.N.I.C. come down, we all did our part. Issue 40 is our 2nd annual…