Dwayne “DJ” Bravo, Trinbago Knight Riders (TKR) captain and two-time T20 World Cup champion, discusses his 2018 form, what the CPL means to West Indies cricketers, the challenge of satisfying T&T sport fans, and why TKR are a force to be reckoned with, in the second episode of Wired868’s new …
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Vidale: How legislation preserved Plantation society’s status quo; why emancipation hinges on labour struggle
In the first part of this discourse I attempted to argue that Emancipation as an event failed to meet the expectations of the African who were freed. But more than that, I posit that a concerted effort was made to ensure that changes to the essence of the society’s power …
Read More »Aanensen: TTFA rife with arrogant, deceitful, power-hungry leadership; true fans must stand up!
“Dictatorship, poor leadership, arrogance and downright defiance at the top, seem to be the order of the day. Poor selection or appointment of administrators and staff continues unabated, and planning, implementation of policies in accordance with the constitution, transparency, honesty and accountability do not exist at any level of the …
Read More »Uhmm, Kes… Hello?! Gilkes explains why he takes exception to soca star’s new video
I’ve been a big Kes fan for ages. I love “Wotless” and I’m not sure if I can get enough of the song “Hello”. Its recently released video, however, is a whole different bag of worms. Don’t get me wrong, I’m always happy when our ‘kaiso’—no matter the genre—is given …
Read More »Whodunnit?! Mr Live Wire searches for source of Express’ KPMG report on Gary Griffith
Scene: Dark, almost deserted car park in west Trinidad. Mr Live Wire makes his way towards the lone vehicle in the area. Suddenly, the vehicle switches its high beam light on, almost blinding him. Mr Live Wire: Hello?! Hello?! A figure steps out of the vehicle. Mr Live Wire can …
Read More »T&T U-14 boys top CFU group with 2-0 win over Curaçao; Dantaye maintains hot streak
The Trinidad and Tobago Boys National Under-14 Team ended their Caribbean Challenge Series adventure yesterday with their fourth successive win, as they downed hosts Curaçao 2-0 in Willemstad to top their group in the developmental tournament. The national youth team—coached by Stuart Charles-Fevrier and operating under the TTFA’s National Elite …
Read More »Pro League round-up: Jomal marks league return with goal, as Connection down Rangers
Trinidad and Tobago international midfielder Jomal Williams marked his return to the Pro League with a stoppage time goal yesterday evening, as W Connection downed St Ann’s Rangers 3-0 in a double header at the Ato Boldon Stadium in Couva. The result ensured that Connection started the league season on …
Read More »TTSL round-up: Woodley steers Cunupia to PVDMU rout; Yohance winner takes QPCC past RSSR
Trinidad and Tobago Super League (TTSL) leading scorer Kevon “Showtime” Woodley grabbed two more items today, as second placed Cunupia FC routed second from bottom, Petit Valley Diego Martin United, 4-0 at the St Anthony’s College school ground in Westmoorings. And, in today’s other outing, Queen’s Park Cricket Club (QPCC) …
Read More »Selection and Eligibility: Sport attorney offers best practice tips for NSOs
The Central American and Caribbean (CAC) games are over and congratulations are in order to the Trinidad and Tobago (T&T) Team, their coaches, and administrators for a job well done and special congrats to my client Cleopatra Borel Baptiste. This is why, and due to current happenings in our sporting governance, …
Read More »Dear Editor: What will T&T gov’t do about 600-plus unemployed doctors?
“It is difficult to imagine that from the Minister of Health, the Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Health and the Chief Medical Officer, none can say what the expected future needs of Trinidad and Tobago’s medical profession will be in the next five years.” The following Letter to the …
Read More »TTSL: Matura ReUnited show little respect for the Law, as they whip Police in Valencia
A pair of goals either side of halftime by attacker Kerin Vincent helped Matura ReUnited to a 3-1 win over Police FC in Trinidad and Tobago Super League (TTSL) action in Valencia yesterday. With the win, Matura, who are coached by former former national midfielder Travis Mulraine, moved to within …
Read More »Daly Bread: The charge of the light brigade; a look at govt’s new direction on crime
With hoopla and fanfare, a Commissioner of Police and a new Minister of National Security have been appointed within days of each other. The Commissioner is Gary Griffith, a former military captain and a Minister of National Security when the Opposition UNC was last in power. The Minister of National …
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