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08/05/2023

The amazing Courtney Walsh ⬇️

Peak Bowling Ranking: 2 (30/07/1️⃣9️⃣9️⃣0️⃣)

A few years ago, the amazing Courtney Walsh held the record for the most wickets ever taken in Test cricket. Alongside his long-time teammate Sir Curtly Ambrose, Walsh was part of one of the most feared opening bowling duos of all time. Walsh was never quite able to achieve Ambrose’s dominance in the world rankings, however.

The fast bowler recorded 519 wickets in a Windies shirt, at an average of 24.44 but never held top spot in the ICC Test rankings for bowlers. He first reached second spot in the rankings in 1️⃣9️⃣9️⃣0️⃣, where he was kept off the top by fellow West Indies quick Malcolm Marshall. Remarkably, Walsh actually achieved his highest rating (867) a decade later in 2️⃣0️⃣0️⃣0️⃣. That time round, he was bettered by both Glenn McGrath and Shaun Po***ck.

🟢7 great bowlers who never topped the ICC Test rankings chart:

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08/05/2023

𝗝𝗼𝗶𝗻 𝘂𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗨𝗡𝗖 𝗠𝗼𝗻𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝗡𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝗥𝗲𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁, 𝘁𝗼𝗻𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝗠𝗼𝗻𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝟴𝘁𝗵 𝗠𝗮𝘆 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟯, 𝟳:𝟬𝟬𝗽𝗺 𝗮𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗙𝘆𝘇𝗮𝗯𝗮𝗱 𝗦𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗱𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝗦𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗼𝗹, 𝗚𝘂𝗮𝗽𝗼 𝗥𝗼𝗮𝗱, 𝗙𝘆𝘇𝗮𝗯𝗮𝗱.
https://goo.gl/maps/Tmx961H2mk5bVD7C7?coh=178572&entry=tt
The feature address will be delivered by Leader of the Opposition and Political Leader of the United National Congress, Hon. Kamla Persad-Bissessar, SC.
The event also features the powerful lineup of:
- Dr. Lackram Bodoe, MP
- Dr. Roodal Moonilal, MP
- Dr. David Lee, MP
- Saddam Hosein, MP
- Cllr. Jason Ali
- Victor Roberts
- Chairpersons: Cllrs. Romona Victor and Doodnath Mayhroo
The event will be Livestreamed on our social media channels:
FB ==> https://www.facebook.com/UNCofficialfb/
YouTube ==> https://www.youtube.com/c/UncttOrg
and our UNC Connect App for your mobile phone ==> https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.conduit.app_34fa4f5659094bcf9486993c8c7b2bb5.app&hl=en_IN

07/05/2023

May 7th , 2023
MEDIA RELEASE

3 Arrested, Firearm and Bullet Proof Vest Seized as Police Conduct Successful Roving Exercises in Areas South of Northern Division and Pinto Road

Officers of the Northern Division Task Force – South conducted successful stop and search exercises, arrested 3 people, seized firearm and ammunition, and bulletproof vests, and recovered a stolen vehicle during separate roving exercises in areas south of the Northern Division yesterday, May 6th, 2023.

In the first exercise, “Real Steel Operations” twelve Stop and Search forms were filled out between 6pm and 9pm. The operation was conducted in several areas, including La Horquetta, San Raphael, Talparo, Maloney, Tumpuna Road, and Jacob Hill. The officers also paid special attention to known drug blocks, crime hot spots, vehicular traffic, dwelling houses, pedestrians, and suspicious persons.

In the second exercise, a Joint Army Patrol/roving exercise was conducted in the Pinto Police District between 6 pm and 10 pm.
The officers conducted patrols in the area and seven field interview forms were completed. Special attention was also paid to drug blocks and vehicles entering and leaving the area.
Following this, officers of the Pinto Road Police Post conducted an exercise as part of operation "Grand Slam”.

During the exercise, officers proceeded to an abandoned structure at Lalonde Gordon Street, Phase 7, La Horquetta, where a search was carried out and two (2) bulletproof vests were found, one black and one blue. Additionally, the officers obtained information from the Gang Intel Unit which led to the ex*****on of a search warrant at Power Lane, Jokhan Trace, Carapo, at the home of a 25-year-old man wanted in connection with a recent report of a shooting, one 9 millimetre pistol with thirteen rounds of ammunition were seized at the residence. His girlfriend a 35-year-old woman was also arrested.

Meanwhile, one man was arrested in connection with a white Hyundai motor vehicle which was stolen, on Wednesday 3rd May from the district.

Based on information received, PC Eligon and a party of officers proceed to Mission Road Freeport. Upon arrival, the officers observed a white Hyuandi motor vehicle parked inside of the garage. Further investigations revealed, that a 34-year-old man, a resident at the location claimed to be the owner of the vehicle. However, when requested to produce valid documents, a certificate of insurance, a certified copy of the vehicle, and proof of purchase, he failed to do so.

Additional checks on the vehicle revealed that the chassis number was tampered with. As a result, the 34-year-old man was arrested.

The exercises were spearheaded by Senior Superintendent Francis, coordinated by Superintendent Revanales, Assistant Superintendent Pitt, Inspector Mascall, and Cpl Durity Sergeants Caldon and Naitram the Police Canine Unit and the Arima Municipal Task Force.
Investigations are continuing.

Corporate Communications Unit
May 7th, 2023

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07/05/2023

🚨🔴 Erik ten Hag: “We want de Gea to stay here with us at Manchester United”.

◉ “We want David to extend his contract as he’s part of our plans”, Man Utd coach says on deal expiring in June.

◉ Negotiations are advancing over new deal but de Gea’s salary would be reduced in order to stay at United.

ℹ️ Man United are also looking at new goalkeeper as backup option for next season — Butland could leave.

03/05/2023

🚨 | 𝐁𝐑𝐄𝐀𝐊𝐈𝐍𝐆: 𝐌𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢 𝐰𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝐏𝐒𝐆

No doubts: Lionel Messi will leave Paris Saint-Germain at the end of the season, decision confirmed 🔴🔵🇦🇷

◉ Leo’s father Jorge communicated the decision to Paris Saint-Germain already one month ago due to the project.

◉ PSG have suspended Messi starting from today and for the next two weeks after his trip to Saudi Arabia.

◉ Looks like the relationship was broken after the decision made not to continue together for next season.

Where do you see Messi playing next season? ✨

03/05/2023

DON'T USE THE CRIME SITUATION AS AN EXCUSE TO CREATE RACIAL TENSIONS Says PM Rowley

Crime affects us all. Let us avoid the temptation to make it a political or race issue. The lust for power should never supercede our love for our nation

02/05/2023

The little lady in pink is Breniseyr Pierre who is 17 going on 18. She’s doing exams and wants to become an Engineer or Doctor. I wish her and all children success in their exams 💛

02/05/2023

01/05/2023

UNC 34th Anniversary Interfaith Service and Opening of our new HQ.

01/05/2023

Tuesday, April 25, 2023
FIXING CRIME -Part Two
I had promised to give a solution to the crime problem that we are experiencing here in Trinidad & Tobago. I don't hold out my solution as the only one or even the best one. It is simply a proposal for you to consider. I just want to use first, by way of example, how and why things are so bleak that we need to step back and think - think very seriously - as to how we can fix it.

The crime problem has been created by the fact that we have one of the worst education systems in the world. Take for example, the plight of a young man, say 19 years old, born and raised in Laventille, one of the poorest neighbourhoods in the country. He was born to a young 20 year old mother who already had 3 children before him from 3 different fathers. Although he is highly intelligent, his education has been do awful that he can barely read or write. His mother went on to have 2 more children besides him. None of his siblings (including him) know their fathers. Because he comes from crime infested Laventille and is functionally illiterate he can't get a job. The prejudice is too strong. In any case, because of his illiteracy people tend to think that he is stupid. But he is anything but stupid!

So at 19 years old he finds himself cast upon the rubbish heap of life - unable to better himself through conventional means. But, as I said at the beginning of this post, he is highly intelligent. He sees young people his own age driving fancy cars, going to universities and generally having a bright future. He, on the other hand, has no future. No job. Nothing. He burns with resentment as to how unfair life is. Had he been born into a family with some means his whole future would be different.

So, what do you think he should do? What would you do in order to have a good/better life? If you said 'turn to crime' you are beginning to understand the problem. Just because a boy can't read or write properly doesn't mean that he is stupid; it just means that he has been constrained by society to spend his life in a box! But he is highly intelligent! So? Are you surprised that he turns to crime and violence? Do you know of another way that he can break out of this awful hell hole that he has been born into?

In order to understand a problem we have to go back to the beginning. And the beginning here is that the education system in T&T is so poor that unless and until we fix it crime will only get worse. Next time I'll give you my solution. You will already have understood that my answer is fixing the education system. And yes, I am aware that this fix will not take effect for 25 years or more. I am also aware that politicians don't think for more than 5 years at a time (and less as elections draw closer). But a journey of a thousand miles begins with the first step. The longer we don't take that first step the worse the crime will get.

01/05/2023

Opposition leader: I have never in my life accused one race of committing criminal attacks against another race in our country. Not lately, not now and not ever!
Should an apology and retraction not be presented I will be taking legal action against Keith Rowley for uttering those false defamatory statements and all media houses and reporters who disseminated said statements.

Yesterday in Toco, Keith Rowley showed that he is a desperate and dishonest man, whose game is up. I have never in my life accused one race of committing criminal attacks against another race in our country. Not lately, not now and not ever!

Keith Rowley must know that racial tensions can be incited by falsely accusing me of making this divisive statement. It is most irresponsible. It is dangerous and downright nasty politics.

It is also defamatory of my character and flies in the face of my many years in politics, where I have always celebrated our national unity and our harmonious diversity.

They say that who the gods want to destroy, they first make mad.

I want Keith Rowley to know that the national community are not fools. They are watching him, looking at the antics of a desperate man.

I want Keith Rowley to know that the lie he told about me yesterday will not stand up in a court of law or the court of public opinion.

I call upon Keith Rowley to do the right and responsible thing and apologize. He must set the record straight and admit that what was said was false and malicious.

I am extremely concerned that some media houses carried that blatant lie without first speaking to me or attempting to get my comments. Did these media houses know that that statement by Keith Rowley was false but still persisted in disseminating it.

As a matter of fact, on the 27th of April 2023, the first paragraph of a press release issued by myself states:

“Crime does not discriminate. The victims and perpetrators of crime span all political affiliations, ethnicities, religions, social standings, and income levels. No matter which sector of society we identify with, we must have the humility to accept this fact, put aside emotions and work together for all our citizens. All citizens must equally feel safe in Trinidad and Tobago.”
The above paragraph was sent to all media houses and unequivocally contradicts the statement uttered by Keith Rowley at the PNM event in Toco.

These media houses who pontificate with editorials calling for higher standards in public life, should themselves be more responsible in their reporting.

I, therefore, call upon those media houses who replayed and disseminated Rowley’s false statement ascribed to me to similarly apologize and correct the grievous harm that has been done to my character and my reputation.

Should an apology and retraction not be presented I will be taking legal action against Keith Rowley for uttering those false statements and all media houses and reporters who disseminated said statements.

I wish to remind all of the national community to not let the desperation of a Government stir up political strife and hatred at this critical juncture in our history.

We are seeing the worst in this government. They try to distract from runaway crime, brazen corruption, laziness and just plain incompetence.

Meanwhile, our sons and daughters in T&T cry out for justice, jobs and the ability to live and work in a functioning democracy.

Kamla Persad-Bissessar, SC, MP
Leader of the Opposition
1stth May 2023

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23/04/2023

PRIME Minister Dr Keith Rowley has been criticised for not having the “broughtupsy”, diplomacy and class to invite Opposition Leader Kamla Persad-Bissessar to speak at the just-concluded, two-day regional symposium on crime at the Hyatt Regency Trinidad hotel.

The criticism came from Naparima MP Rodney Charles.

“A Prime Minister of class would have invited Mrs Kamla Persad-­Bissessar to address the audience, in order to demonstrate bipartisanship and his willingness to cross political divides, just as Mrs Persad-Bissessar did when she was prime minister and graciously invited Dr Rowley to accompany her to Nelson Mandela’s funeral,” he asserted on Thursday, during the Opposition’s bi-weekly media conference at Charles Street, Port of Spain.

Read More: https://trinidadexpress.com/news/local/unc-accuses-rowley-of-classlessly-treating-opposition/article_352f12b2-e0ac-11ed-adea-0376f444ffe7.html

22/04/2023

𝗠𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗛𝗼𝗻𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗞𝗮𝗺𝗹𝗮 𝗣𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗮𝗱-𝗕𝗶𝘀𝘀𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗮𝗿, 𝗦𝗖, 𝗠𝗣, 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗢𝗽𝗽𝗼𝘀𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗼𝗰𝗰𝗮𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗳 𝗘𝗶𝗱-𝘂𝗹-𝗙𝗶𝘁𝗿 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟯

Eid Mubarak to my fellow citizens of Trinidad and Tobago who are celebrating the end of the holy month of Ramadan. As we come together to mark this blessed occasion, I extend my warmest wishes to all of you.

Eid-ul-Fitr is a time of joy and celebration. It marks the end of a month-long period of fasting, prayer, reflection and charitable giving. This year we were able to once again gather for Iftar, the evening meal to end the fast, and it was my pleasure to meet and spend time with so many of my Muslim brothers and sisters.

Today, families, friends, and communities will gather to give thanks for the blessings received during the Holy month of Ramadan and to seek forgiveness for any transgressions.

As we celebrate Eid, we are reminded of the social and economic challenges that our country faces. Our nation is reeling from unacceptably high levels of crime and violence, and many of our fellow citizens are struggling to make ends meet due to the high cost of living and joblessness. I commend the Muslim community for their generosity, especially during this time, shown to those in need.

These values are more important than ever as we face the challenges of today and the uncertainties of tomorrow. We must continue to show compassion and be generous in our support towards those who are suffering, and we must unite as a people to overcome the challenges that lie ahead.

As the Leader of the Opposition, I reaffirm my commitment to working with all stakeholders to address these challenges. We must work together to build a stronger, more prosperous Trinidad and Tobago.

On behalf of the United National Congress and my own behalf, I wish all of you a happy and blessed Eid-ul-Fitr. May this joyous occasion bring you and your loved ones peace, happiness, and prosperity. Eid Mubarak!

Kamla Persad-Bissessar, SC, MP
Leader of the Opposition
April 22, 2023

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