President - Ms. Julie Jones-Hewitt

Dear Members and Friends of the Trinidad & Tobago Association of GA

As Trinidad and Tobago approaches the 62nd Anniversary of Idependence, the Trinidad and Tobago Association of GA cordially invites you to our Independence Scholarship Gala on August 24th, 2024. Join us in celebrating this special occasion, supporting our scholarship recipient, reconnecting with fellow Trinbagonians, and experiencing the vibrant cultural heritage and traditions of Trinidad and Tobago.

Warm regards,

Julie Jones-Hewitt

UWI Women's Cricket Team

The UWI Women's Cricket Club (WCC), representing the University of the West Indies (UWI) in St. Augustine, Trinidad, competes in the Trinidad & Tobago Women's Cricket Association (TTWCA) Championship Division. They participate in both 30-over and T20 competitions. After finishing second in the Championship Division in 2020, the WCC was promoted to the TTWCA Premiership Division. In August 2023, they made their Premiership Division debut, placing third in the 50-Over league and fourth in the T20 league. Their success is attributed to hard work, commitment, camaraderie, an experienced coach, and supportive fans.

Led by Stephanie Judith Power, a former West Indies captain, the WCC's leadership team has driven the club to new heights. Under the captaincy of Dwarika-Baptiste, the team won three titles in four years. Players credit their achievements to several factors: dedication, strong team spirit, an experienced coach, and a motivating fan base.

Team member and manager Nadra Dwarika-Baptiste said, “She was our first [female] coach, and to achieve what she laid out for us was really something else.” Power, who joined the team in 2018, had predicted their promotion to the premiership within two years, which they achieved in 2020.

The excitement around women's cricket continues to grow, with the WCC defeating Players Sports Club in their first exhibition game during the Point Fortin Borough Celebrations’ Week of Sport in May 2023. This was the first time two women's teams featured in the event. Internationally, viewership is at an all-time high, and regional competitions like the Women’s CPL are expanding to offer more career opportunities for athletes. Locally, Dwarika-Baptiste emphasizes that “support starts at home.” The Trinidad and Tobago Association of Georgia (TnTGA) was honored to host the WCC for their first international tournament during the Georgia Women Cricket Association Annual T20 Tournament, where they emerged as champions under the leadership of Captain Stacy Ann King.

Congratulations to the UWI Women's Cricket Club

COMMUNITY CELEBRATIONS

Family Fun Day

Thanks for your support

Congratulations Brent Bennett!

Mr. Bennett wins Tax Commissioner race in Newton County.

As we celebrate Caribbean Heritage the Trinidad and Tobago Association of GA congratulates Mr. Bennett and all Caribbean candidates on their political victories.

In a statement to The Covington News,

Mr. Bennett expressed his gratitude for the support he was given.