Veteran attacker Tasha St Louis will retain the captain’s armband next week when the Trinidad and Tobago Women’s National Senior Team hosts Panama in friendly international outings on 22 and 24 March at the Ato Boldon Stadium in Couva and the Manny Ramjohn Stadium in Marabella respectively. The Thursday Couva …
Read More »Molino out for year after tearing ACL; T&T star injured knee in game against ex-MLS employers
Trinidad and Tobago ace midfielder Kevin Molino is expected to miss the rest of the year through injury, according to an ESPN report, after tearing the ACL in his left knee on Saturday while representing Minnesota United against his former employers, Orlando City, in the United States Major League Soccer …
Read More »Editorial: All sides or no side; Wired868 guarantees readers continued vigilance and responsible journalism
The definition of journalism in the Age of Social Media is a work in progress. It is work to which, we flatter ourselves, Wired868 is a major contributor in terms of the Trinidad and Tobago media landscape. As involved as we are, however, in the nitty-gritty, as involved as we …
Read More »TTOC Conference: Gopee-Scoon points to sport entrepreneurial fund; urges innovative thinking
“The business of sport […] offers a myriad of entrepreneurial possibilities. The Government of Trinidad and Tobago (GORTT) clearly understands this reality and has invested heavily in sport infrastructure to build capacity in the local sport industry. “[…] In order to encourage entrepreneurship and stimulate enterprise development, the Government in …
Read More »NWU blasts Francis Fashions for allegedly sacking 25 workers after four months without overtime pay
“On Monday 5 March, workers informed their supervisor that they wanted to leave at the stipulated knock-off time—which is their right—and were told that they could do what they wanted. “On Tuesday 6 March, when workers reported for work, they were prevented from entering the compound and were, in fact, …
Read More »Sport Ministry confirms TT$20 million outlay for next three CPL finals
Trinidad and Tobago will host the next three finals of the Caribbean Premier League (CPL) cricket competition after the government agreed to spend TT$20 million (US$3 million) for that right. The 2018 season is scheduled to run from 8 August to 16 September. The government, according to a Ministry of …
Read More »TTFA reverses position, vows to compete as “National Under-17 Team” in Youth Pro League
The Trinidad and Tobago National Under-17 Team, once permitted, will participate in the Youth Pro League Under-18 competition under its own name, after condemnation of its initial attempt to play as Morvant Caledonia United. On Tuesday, National Under-17 assistant coach Duane Richardson and manager Aaron Pollard went to various schools …
Read More »Marlene is back! PM appoints McDonald in Ministry of Public Admin and Communications
Prime Minister Dr Keith Rowley has appointed controversial Port-of-Spain South MP Marlene McDonald as Minister in the Ministry of Public Administration and Communications. McDonald, the PNM’s deputy political leader, was already twice given a ministerial portfolio under the current administration and was fired on both occasions. She was sacked as …
Read More »Change at the top! Helon Francis crowned 2018 Calypso Monarch; Voice finishes second
There was change at the top of the calypso pyramid last night as 24-year-old Helon Francis was crowned the 2018 Calypso Monarch with “Changes”—a powerful social commentary about Trinidad and Tobago’s need for introspection and revolution of thought to address corruption and crime in the two-island republic. Much of the …
Read More »Voice completes Soca Monarch hattrick; can emulate Rudder in Sunday’s calypso final
Aaron “Voice” St Louis can become the first Trinidad and Tobago artiste in 32 years to hold calypso and soca titles in the same season, after he beat the International Soca Monarch field for his third consecutive title last night. Voice’s song “Year for Love” held off Dexter “Blaxx” Stewart’s …
Read More »Central FC whip Racing FC in Caribbean tourney; Sharks still need win on Sunday to advance
HydroTech Central FC rebounded from their opening round Group B loss this evening with an emphatic 3-0 win over Haiti club Racing FC in Caribbean Club Championship action at the Estadio Cibao in Santiago, Dominican Republic. However, the “Couva Sharks” must win again on Sunday against Dominican Republic outfit Atlántico …
Read More »Warriors get March friendlies with Guadeloupe and Martinique; Lawrence: Step in right direction
The Trinidad and Tobago National Senior Team will resume action next month when they travel to Guadeloupe and Martinique for friendly international action on 20 and 23 March respectively. Both games fall within the FIFA international match window and represent the only chance for head coach Dennis Lawrence to use …
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