# Thursday 4th

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#### <span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif;"> **Daily Media Monitoring Report -** </span><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif;">Thursday 4<sup>th</sup> September 2025  
<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>**Prepared by: Elijah Samaroo**</span></span>

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</td><td style="width: 125.2pt; padding: 0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; height: 218.25pt;" valign="top" width="167"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">**<span lang="EN-TT" style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; background: white;">‘Minister Watts talks development with volleyball execs’</span>**</span>

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</td><td style="width: 288.7pt; padding: 0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; height: 218.25pt;" valign="top" width="385"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Minister of Sport and Youth Affairs, the Honourable Phillip Watts met with Trinidad and Tobago Volleyball Federation (TTVF) executives on September 2<sup>nd</sup> to discuss the future of the sport, with particular focus on athlete welfare, financial support, and long-term development.</span>

<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">The talks, held at the Minister’s office, brought together senior officials of the TTVF, including first vice president, Mr. Daymian Stewart and senior women’s head coach Mr. Deon Hutchinson.</span>

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<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; background: white; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Minister Watts stressed that athlete development remains his top priority. He outlined a vision where the Ministry plays a hands-on role in helping young talent pursue their goals, particularly those who lack resources at home. </span>

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</td><td style="width: 126.1pt; padding: 0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; height: 218.25pt;" valign="top" width="168"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">[<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif;">https://newsday.co.tt/2025/09/04/minister-watts-talks-development-with-volleyball-execs/</span>](https://newsday.co.tt/2025/09/04/minister-watts-talks-development-with-volleyball-execs/)</span>

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</td><td style="width: 125.2pt; padding: 0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; height: 142.55pt;" valign="top" width="167"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">**<span lang="EN-TT" style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; background: white;">‘Minister Watts Meets With TT Volleyball Federation’</span>**</span>

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</td><td style="width: 288.7pt; padding: 0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; height: 142.55pt;" valign="top" width="385"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; background: white; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Minister of Sport and Youth Affairs, the Honourable Phillip Watts, met with Trinidad and Tobago Volleyball Federation executives to chart the sport’s next phase — focusing on athlete welfare, funding, and long-term development.</span>

</td><td style="width: 126.1pt; padding: 0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; height: 142.55pt;" valign="top" width="168"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">[<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif;">https://www.ttt.live/minister-watts-meets-with-tt-volleyball-federation/</span>](https://www.ttt.live/minister-watts-meets-with-tt-volleyball-federation/)</span>

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