“[…] That a school board, which operates under the auspices of a religion that was founded and created out of rebellion and non-conformity with prevailing rules at the time, would take the high road in the 21st century and insist that students abide by a racist, discriminatory rule that disproportionately …
Read More »Dear Editor: Trinity College’s unchristian, discriminatory policy proves 1970 “revolution” still unfinished
“[…] I have stated before that the ‘Revolution’ that took place in 1970, in T&T, is an unfinished revolution. If we do not continue to educate and sensitise our younger generation on their self-worth then, unfortunately, history is inclined to repeat itself. “[…] How in Heaven’s name could a senior cleric …
Read More »Intercol 2022: Tranquil stun “Terminix Trinity Moka”, plus potential North relegation kerfuffle
Tranquillity Secondary produced the shock of the 2022 Coca Cola National Intercol competition so far, as they edged Trinity College (Moka) 4-2 yesterday, via kicks from the penalty mark, to advance to the North Zone quarterfinals. Their reward is a match-up with Premier Division outfit, Queen’s Royal College, from 3.30pm …
Read More »SSFL 2022: Championship set to resume with key Friday clashes carded; Chaguanas v Moruga moved
The Secondary Schools Football League (SSFL) executive committee will wait until Friday morning to render a verdict on whether the next round of Championship Division matches will play as scheduled. The SSFL postponed all Under-14 and Girls Championship Division matches rostered for today. However, if the skies continue to hold, …
Read More »The truth about Griffith (Pt 1): How Fenwick stage-managed Griffith III’s career, while seeking TTPS benefits
A journalist learns quickly the importance of confidentiality and protecting one’s source. So it is an exceptional circumstance that leads me to now reveal one such informant, in a bid to defend my reputation against a curious onslaught by Commissioner of Police Gary Griffith. In a last-ditch effort to avoid …
Read More »Health scare for T&T U-15 captain Jaheim Marshall, family asks for prayers
Trinidad and Tobago Boys National Under-15 Team captain and midfielder Jaheim ‘Jah Jah’ Marshall is recovering at Mt Hope General Hospital, after fainting on Sunday during the pre-match warm-up before a QPCC Cup Tournament fixture. Marshall, according to sources, also experienced mobility issues. However, a statement from his family today …
Read More »Noble: Schools and life chances; why ‘prestige’ schools succeed
The attention on the 40 scholarships won by Lakshmi Girls’ Hindu School and on them winning the president’s medal overlooked the mind-boggling consistent performance of the St Augustine Girls’ High School that copped 28 open scholarships, which is 13 more than their closest rivals. The Greater St Augustine area, defined …
Read More »SSFL 19: Trinity Moka rout ‘Saints’ at Serpentine Road in farewell affair for relegated pair
Trinity College Moka said goodbye to the Secondary School’s Football League’s Premier Division with an emphatic 4-0 victory over St Mary’s College on the final day of the league season. Both sides began the match rooted to the bottom of the 15-team table, already knowing of their relegation before the …
Read More »SSFL 19: Lee doubles up as St Benedict’s trounce Trinity Moka to pull four points clear of relegation
St Benedict’s College improved their chances of escaping relegation from the Secondary School’s Football League (SSFL) Premier Division this afternoon, as they trounced Trinity College Moka 4-0 in Moka. St Benedict’s are still 13th in the 15-team table with the bottom two schools facing demotion to the Championship Division. However, …
Read More »Intercol 18: Swashbuckling St Anthony’s hold off Trinity Moka to claim North title on penalties
St Anthony’s College overcame a titanic comeback from Trinity College (Moka) to claim the 2018 North Zone Intercol North title on penalties after a 3-3 score at the St Mary’s College grounds this evening It meant heartbreak for the Moka faithful, as St Anthony’s custodian Josiah Perez kept out Anfernee …
Read More »Intercol 18: Trinity (Moka) and East Mucurapo run rampant as Fatima and Malick eliminated
East Mucurapo Secondary and Trinity College (Moka) set up a North Zone Intercol semifinal date on 19 November, after convincing wins over Malick Secondary and Fatima College at the Hasely Crawford Stadium today. The “Maroon Boys” from Mucurapo Road drubbed the newly-promoted Malick 7-0, while Trinity eased past Fatima—one of …
Read More »SSFL announces rescheduled fixtures: St Mary’s, Trinity (Moka) and St Anthony’s fare worst
St Mary’s College, Trinity College (Moka) and St Anthony’s College were the big losers yesterday as the Secondary Schools Football League (SSFL) executive announced dates for rescheduled Premier Division fixtures. The three schools must play five matches within 11 days, as the SSFL squeezed games lost due to waterlogged grounds …
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