We are nearing the last leg of the 2026 Secondary Schools Football League (SSFL) Sportt Premiership Division, and there have been some compelling storylines already. Five teams are still in the hunt for the title, while nine schools are fighting to avoid relegation. But which game stood for you the …
Read More »Monthly Archives: October 2026
Dr Teelucksingh: The cancer of neglect—examining Mrs M’s unsuccessful fight with the healthcare system
Mrs M died last year. I remember the vegetables from her husband’s garden (including my first dragonfruit) and the delicacies that she meticulously prepared. She was a lovely woman who watched Ask the Doctor with religious fervour. She started visiting for her diabetes and I became close to her family. …
Read More »Vaneisa: Our lost children—Prime Minister should consider root cause of minors’ deviant behaviour
A recent event triggered an avalanche of blocked memories. One dates back to more than 50 years ago. A man of the fields had six daughters and a son right in the middle. He worked hard but when he earned some money it went to alcohol. He was violent then. …
Read More »SSFL 26: Thomas strikes again as “Saints” down Arima, while Benedict’s and “Pres Lions” draw
St Mary’s College extended their lead atop the Secondary Schools Football League (SSFL) SporTT Premiership standings today with a 2-0 win away to Arima North Secondary, as the “Saints” maintained their chase of a maiden Premier Division crown. It took the visitors until the 61st minute to open their account, …
Read More »Dear Editor: Are TTFA’s proposed Statute changes about electoral reform, or redistribution of political power?
“[…] Under the proposed TTFA Statutes amendments, clubs would lose 21 votes, reducing their combined allocation from 36 to 15—a decrease of approximately 58.3%. Regional associations would gain six votes, increasing from 12 to 18, while the Women’s League would increase from two votes to three. “The proportional changes are …
Read More »Subway to Glory: Forget Serpentine Road, Lewis St, etc; football at Fyzabad is a sight to behold!
“[…] Where else would you find U14 and U16 games playing at 10am on a workday, attracting 200 to 300 people supporting, sans schoolmates? “Boys U-20 and Girls Championship teams have crowds of over 500 watching—so much so that members of the community have even benefited through enterprise, with fresh …
Read More »He played his role with authenticity, courage, dignity and conviction—tribute to Brother Valentino, The People’s Calypsonian
Once again, the calypso fraternity and the nation of Trinidad and Tobago have been plunged into mourning with the passing of Anthony Emrold Phillip, affectionately known as Brother Valentino, The People’s Calypsonian. Born in Grenada on 7 July 1941 and brought to Trinidad as a child, Brother Valentino’s journey was …
Read More »SSFL 26: Signal Hill held by St Anthony’s; CIC, “Naps” and Benedict’s win; Hillview thump Trinity
Signal Hill Secondary stuttered in Westmoorings today in the only surprise of the round, as the favourites generally did the business in Round 11 of the Secondary Schools Football League (SSFL) SporTT Premiership Division. Away to St Anthony’s College, Signal Hill trailed to an early Karim Millington goal—only to be …
Read More »Dear Editor: On what grounds is Romain still supervising minors? And what does that say about Safeguarding process?
“[…] Mr Gary St Rose himself acknowledges that the investigations are not complete. So what exactly formed the basis of the decision that the present arrangements were sufficiently safe for Mr Adrian Romain to continue supervising minors? “[…] We are repeatedly told to trust the process. But trust is not …
Read More »SSFL 26: Can Fatima’s ‘Yellows’ match ‘Baby Hulk’s’ scoring record? Wired868 examines the Premiership goal-rush
Can 2026 give birth to a new goalscoring record in the Secondary Schools Football League (SSFL) Premiership Division? Fatima College captain Jahaem “Yellows” Bailey leads the pack at present with 14 goals—just two coming from the penalty spot. The record target is Isaiah “Baby Hulk” Jacob’s 22 items for Presentation …
Read More »St Rose: Safeguarding “comfortable” with Romain, despite National U-15 manager facing two unresolved complaints
Trinidad and Tobago Boys’ National Under-15 Team manager Adrian Romain has been cleared to continue his duties with the national youth team, despite being subject to two safeguarding complaints related to his duties during the August 2026 CFU Challenge Series. Trinidad and Tobago Football Association (TTFA) Safeguarding, Player Care and …
Read More »Subway to Glory: Which school football ground has the best vibes?
What football ground has the best vibes? What venue do you have the most fun at during the SSFL season? This is Question Three in our Subway challenge to Wired868 readers, and there is a $100 gift certificate in it for you. Here is how to take part: give us …
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