January
- Monday 5th
- Friday 2nd
- Thursday 8th
- Thursday 15th
- Monday 19th
- Tuesday 20th
- Friday 23rd
- Thursday 22nd
- Monday 26th
- Media Monitoring Template
- Media Monitoring Template
- Media Monitoring Template
- Media Monitoring Template
- Monday 12th
Monday 5th
Daily Media Monitoring Report - Saturday 3rd January - Monday 5th January, 2026
Prepared by: Elijah Samaroo
Division |
Media House |
Type of Article |
Headline and Page No |
Article Summary/Issue Raised |
Hyperlinks |
Action Required |
| Sport Division | Trinidad and Tobago Guardian Saturday 3rd |
Sport News | 'T&T to host CNA Jean Pierre Youth Netball tourney - Venue to be confirmed' Page 30 |
T&T has been officially confirmed as the host for the Caribbean Netball Association's (CNA) Jean Pierre Youth Tournament this April, ending a long hiatus for the event on local shores. | ||
| Sport Division | Trinidad and Tobago Guardian Sunday 4th |
Sport News | 'Walcott, Richards, Bertrand, Gittens-Spotsville share NAAATT honours foro 2025' Page 46 |
The Trinidad and Tobago Olympic Committee (TTOC) Sportsman of the year, the reigning World Champion Keshorn Walcott, together with field athlete Tyra Gittens-Spotsville, sprinters Jereem Richards and Leah Bertrand shared the top honors when the National Association of Athletics Administration (NAAATT) held its annual awards ceremony on Saturday at the National Racquet Center, Tacarigua. | ||
| Sport Division | Trinidad and Tobago Guardian Sunday 4th |
Sport News | 'Johnson takes over Calypso Girls team as head coach' Page 40 |
Netball Trinidad and Tobago (NTT) has appointed former T&T under 16 assistant coach Liselle Johnson as head coach of the country's senior women's netball team. | ||
| Sport Division | Trinidad and Tobago Newsday Monday 5th |
Sport News | 'Dedicated promoter of sport, community man dies - Hart a true patriot' Page 46 |
Eddie Hart (89), a patriot of local sport and dedicated to the people of Trinidad & Tobago, has passed away. Minister of Sport and Youth Affairs, the Honourable Phillip Watts, said Hart was one of a kind and his contributions will be remembered. |
||
| Sport Division | Daily Express Monday 5th |
Sport News | 'TTFA extends condolences on Eddie Hart's passing' | The Trinidad and Tobago Football Association (TTFA) extends its sincere condolences to the family, friends and communities mourning the loss of Dr Edward “Eddie” George Hart, HC. |
|
|
| Sport Division | TTT News Sunday 4th |
Sport News | 'Former MP And Community Advocate Edward Hart Dies' |
The community of Tunapuna, along with members of the footballing fraternity, were sent into mourning early Sunday morning. This came after it was announced that former Member of Parliament, community advocate, and founder of the Eddie Hart League, Edward Phillip Hart, had passed away. |
https://www.ttt.live/former-mp-and-community-advocate-edward-hart-dies/
|
|
| Sport Division | TTT News Saturday 3rd |
Sport News | 'TT Netball Association Begins Talent Screening' | The Trinidad and Tobago Netball Association has begun the next phase of identifying talent for the Senior Women’s Team, by hosting screening sessions across Trinidad and Tobago. |
https://www.ttt.live/tt-netball-association-begins-talent-screening/
|
Friday 2nd
Daily Media Monitoring Report - Thursday 1st January - Friday 2nd January, 2026
Prepared by: Elijah Samaroo
Division |
Media House |
Type of Article |
Headline and Page No |
Article Summary/Issue Raised |
Hyperlinks |
Action Required |
| Sport Division | Trinidad and Tobago Guardian | Sport News | 'Walcott's 'Worlds' gold restores confidence as 2026 beckons' Page 46 |
After picking up his third Trinidad and Tobago Olympic Committee Sportsman of the year award, Keshorn Walcott expressed how winning his first ever World Championship medal has brought him relief heading into 2026. | ||
| Sport Division | Daily Express | Sport News | 'Pooran, Bmobile continue youth push' | Some of Trinidad and Tobago’s most promising young cricketers took another step in their development with the completion of the third edition of the bmobile Nicky P. Batting Academy held at the Kumar Rampat Cricket Academy in Point Lisas recently. |
|
Thursday 8th
Daily Media Monitoring Report - Thursday 8th January, 2026
Prepared by: Elijah Samaroo
Division |
Media House |
Type of Article |
Headline and Page No |
Article Summary/Issue Raised |
Hyperlinks |
Action Required |
| Sport Division | Trinidad and Tobago Guardian | Sport News | 'Ramharack leads Red Force Divas in Super50 and T20 Blaze' Page 37 |
West Indies off spinner Karishma Ramharack will lead the Trinidad and Tobago Red Force Divas as they embark on a high-stakes, dual-tournament campaign in St. Vincent and the Grenadines. | ||
| Sport Division | Trinidad and Tobago Guardian | Sport News | 'T&T boxers get championship prep for CAC games' Page 36 |
The T&T Boxing Association has announced a resurgence and strategic path to the 2028 Olympic Games in Los Angeles, United States. It includes the staging of the National Boxing Championships from January 28 to February 1, 2026. | ||
| Sport Division | Trinidad and Tobago Newsday | Sport News | 'JLD riders Phillip, Wallace bag gold, bronze in Bromont' Page 41 |
JLD Cycling Academy riders Njisane Phillip and Makaira Wallace opened their 2026 campaign with medal performances on the final day of the International Cycling Union's (UCI) Class Two event at the Sylvan Adams Velodrome, Canada on January 7. |
Thursday 15th
Daily Media Monitoring Report - Tuesday 13th January - Thursday 15th January, 2026
Prepared by: Elijah Samaroo
Division |
Media House |
Type of Article |
Headline and Page No |
Article Summary/Issue Raised |
Hyperlinks |
Action Required |
|
Sport Division |
Trinidad and Tobago Guardian Wednesday 14th |
Sport News |
'TTBA gets hit hard with scaled-down budget' Page 34 |
Cecil Forde, president of the T&T Boxing Association, said they have had to prioritise their events due to a scaled-down budget allocation ($255,000) from the Government and the Ministry of Sport and Youth Affairs. |
Monday 19th
Daily Media Monitoring Report - Saturday 17th January - Monday 19th January, 2026
Prepared by: Elijah Samaroo
Division |
Media House |
Type of Article |
Headline and Page No |
Article Summary/Issue Raised |
Hyperlinks |
Action Required |
| All Divisions | Trinidad and Tobago Guardian Saturday 17th |
News | 'Parliament pays tribute to late Eddie Hart' Page 8 |
At the 17th sitting of the House of Representatives, Members of Parliament observed a minute of silence for the recent death of former Tunapuna MP and minister Dr. Edward 'Eddie' Hart. The Minister of Sport and Youth Affairs, the Honourable Phillip Watts gave a tribute. | ||
| Sport Division | Trinidad and Tobago Guardian Sunday 18th |
News | 'Walcott, Campbell cop top First Citizens Awards - Marchan, De Gannes take junior titles' Page 46 |
T&t's Olympic javelin thrower Keshorn Walcott walked away with the Senior Sportsman of the Year award alongside cyclist Teniel Campbell. President of T&T, Her Excellency Kristine Kangaloo O.R.T.T, presented the awards to both athletes, while Jaden Marchan (athletics) and Janae De Gannes (athletics) secured the Junior Awards. |
Tuesday 20th
Daily Media Monitoring Report - Tuesday 20th January, 2026
Prepared by: Elijah Samaroo
Division |
Media House |
Type of Article |
Headline and Page No |
Article Summary/Issue Raised |
Hyperlinks |
Action Required |
| Sport Division | Trinidad and Tobago Newsday | Sport News | 'President Kangaloo pays tribute to Lionel Darceuil' | President Christine Carla Kangaloo expressed heartfelt condolences on the passing of Lionel D’Arceuil, a distinguished table tennis player and revered national sporting icon. |
https://newsday.co.tt/2026/01/20/president-kangaloo-pays-tribute-to-lionel-darceuil/
|
|
| Sport Division | Trinidad and Tobago Newsday | Sport News | 'National MMA Champs kicks off on January 31' | The Trinidad and Tobago Mixed Martial Arts Federation (TT-MMAF) will stage the National Invitational MMA Championship on January 31 at the Woodbrook Youth Facility. |
https://newsday.co.tt/2026/01/20/national-mma-champs-kicks-off-on-january-31/
|
Friday 23rd
Daily Media Monitoring Report - Friday 23rd January, 2026
Prepared by: Elijah Samaroo
Division |
Media House |
Type of Article |
Headline and Page No |
Article Summary/Issue Raised |
Hyperlinks |
Action Required |
| Sport Division | Trinidad and Tobago Guardian | Sport News |
'$500,000 reward for World Champion Walcott'
Page 45 |
Minister of Sport and Youth Affairs, the Honorable Phillip Watts, on Wednesday, presented javelin thrower and Sports Ambassador Keshorn Walcott with a National Incentive and Reward valued at TT $500,000. | ||
| Sport Division | TTT News | Sport News |
'Ministry of Sport Launches "Keep Pumpin Up Yuh Fitness" Programme'
|
The Ministry of Sport and Youth Affairs continues to promote fitness and wellness with the launch of the “Keep Pumping Up Yuh Fitness” aerobics programme. Minister of Sport and Youth Affairs Phillip Watts, alongside Sport Ambassadors Dwayne Bravo and Keshorn Walcott, attended the programme’s official launch at the Evolution Fitness car park in Endeavour, Chaguanas. |
https://www.ttt.live/ministry-of-sport-launches-keep-pumping-up-yuh-fitness-programme/
|
Thursday 22nd
Daily Media Monitoring Report - Thursday 22nd January, 2026
Prepared by: Elijah Samaroo
Division |
Media House |
Type of Article |
Headline and Page No |
Article Summary/Issue Raised |
Hyperlinks |
Action Required |
| Sport Division | Daily Express | Sport News | 'Keshorn meets minister, receives his reward' |
Minister of Sport and Youth Affairs, the Honourable Phillip Watts, received a courtesy visit from Trinidad and Tobago’s celebrated javelin thrower and Sports Ambassador, Keshorn Walcott, at the Ministry’s Head Office. During the visit, Minister Watts presented Walcott with his National Incentive and Reward in recognition of his gold medal victory at the 2025 World Athletics Championships in Tokyo, valued at $500,000. |
https://trinidadexpress.com/sports/local/keshorn-meets-minister-receives-his-reward/article_98063651-b9f3-460f-a257-db32289e8b7b.html |
|
| Sport Division | TTT News | Sport News | 'Sport Minister Presents Keshorn Walcott With $500,000 Reward for Gold Medal' | Minister of Sport and Youth Affairs Phillip Watts has presented celebrated javelin thrower and Sports Ambassador Keshorn Walcott with a $500,000 National Incentive and Reward in recognition of his Gold medal-winning performance at the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo, Japan last year. |
https://www.ttt.live/sport-minister-presents-keshorn-walcott-with-500000-reward-for-gold-medal/
|
|
| Sport Division | TTT News | Sport News | 'Cyclist Teniel Campbell Targets 2028 Olympics' | Trinidad and Tobago cyclist Teniel Campbell is setting her sights on qualification for the 2028 Olympic Games in Los Angeles, with the ultimate goal of claiming this country’s first Olympic medal in women’s cycling. |
https://www.ttt.live/cyclist-teniel-campbell-targets-2028-olympics/
|
Monday 26th
Daily Media Monitoring Report - Saturday 24th January - Monday 26th January, 2026
Prepared by: Elijah Samaroo
Division |
Media House |
Type of Article |
Headline and Page No |
Article Summary/Issue Raised |
Hyperlinks |
Action Required |
| Sport Division | Trinidad and Tobago Guardian Sunday 25th |
Sport News | 'Richards pips Nyles to New Balance 300m indoor win' Page 54 |
T&T sprinter Jereem Richards edged 100 metres Olympic Champion Noah Lyles of the USA to win when both faced off in the Jesse Loubier men's 300m final at the New Balance Indoor Grand Prix in Boston on Saturday. | Celebration Ad for social media | |
| Sport Division | Trinidad and Tobago Guardian Monday 26th |
News | 'Algae, pump failures shut down Morvant, Laventille community pools' Page 9 |
The Morvant and Laventille Community Swimming Pools have been plagued with algae, rendering it unusable for the public. Minister of Sport and Youth Affairs, the Honorable Phillip Watts responded in the article. |
||
| Sport Division | Daily Express Monday 26th |
Sport News | 'No cash, hockey capped - U-21 teams withdrawn from Pan Am Tourneys' |
Trinidad and Tobago’s Under-21 Men’s and Women’s hockey teams will not contest the Junior Pan American Hockey Championship in Santiago, Chile (April 7–18) after the Trinidad and Tobago Hockey Board (TTHB) said it lacked the funds required to send squads. |
|
|
| Sport Division | TTT News Friday 24th |
Sport News | 'Nicholas Pooran Appointed Sports Ambassador For Trinidad and Tobago' |
Former West Indies cricketer and Trinbago Knight Riders captain Nicholas Pooran has received his instrument of appointment as a Sports Ambassador for Trinidad and Tobago from the Minister of Foreign and CARICOM Affairs, Sean Sobers. |
https://www.ttt.live/nicholas-pooran-appointed-sports-ambassador-for-trinidad-and-tobago/
|
Media Monitoring Template
Daily Media Monitoring Report -
Division |
Media House |
Type of Article |
Headline and Page No |
Article Summary/Issue Raised |
Hyperlinks |
Action Required |
Media Monitoring Template
Daily Media Monitoring Report -
Division |
Media House |
Type of Article |
Headline and Page No |
Article Summary/Issue Raised |
Hyperlinks |
Action Required |
Media Monitoring Template
Daily Media Monitoring Report -
Division |
Media House |
Type of Article |
Headline and Page No |
Article Summary/Issue Raised |
Hyperlinks |
Action Required |
Media Monitoring Template
Daily Media Monitoring Report -
Division |
Media House |
Type of Article |
Headline and Page No |
Article Summary/Issue Raised |
Hyperlinks |
Action Required |
Monday 12th
Daily Media Monitoring Report - Saturday 3rd January - Monday 5th January, 2026
Prepared by: Elijah Samaroo
Division |
Media House |
Type of Article |
Headline and Page No |
Article Summary/Issue Raised |
Hyperlinks |
Action Required |
| Sport Division | TTT News Friday 9th |
Sport news | 'De Gannes and Sammy Aiming To Inspire Next Generation of Athletes' |
CARIFTA medallists Janae De Gannes and Christopher Sammy are both looking to inspire other junior athletes to believe that anything is possible. |
https://www.ttt.live/de-gannes-and-sammy-aiming-to-inspire-next-generation-of-athletes/
|
|
| Sport Division | Trinidad and Tobago Newsday Saturday 10th |
Sport news | 'TTFA to take over reins, promises revised tourney - Republic Youth Football League paused' Page 46 |
The 30th edition of the Republic Cup National Youth Football League will not be held in 2026, as Republic Bank confirmed the competition will be put on pause this year to better align their operations with those of the TT Football Association. | ||
| Sport Division | Daily Express Saturday 10th |
Sport news | 'Targeting Silverware - Ramharack oozing confidence ahead of women's T20 Blaze, Super 50 tourneys' |
Trinidad and Tobago women’s cricket team captain Karishma Ramharack said her outfit is targeting titles as they head to St Vincent for the Cricket West Indies Women’s T20 Blaze and CG United Women’s Super50 tournaments. |
|