“What the view expressed by the talk show host reflects is the right-wing approach that says we must: “lock up dey ar** and throw away de key.” And upon eventual release what have we created? “Those who imagine that these young men and women at the corresponding facility are ‘wotless’, …
Read More »Attin-Johnson Initiative 3v3 children’s football tournament in POS this Saturday
The Attin-Johnson Initiative (AJI) is pleased to host its second annual installment of our 3v3 Children’s Football Tournament on Saturday 26 November 2016 at the Hasely Crawford Stadium Training Field. There will be six age groups for both boys and girls. The boys category will have Under-8, Under-10, Under-12 and …
Read More »Jan-Michael: I was fit to face Honduras! T&T goalie hits out at Babwah, Isaac and the Guardian
“[…] At no point did Dr [Terence] Babwah or [Dave] Isaac tell me they didn’t think I was fit to play the game [against Honduras]. “Here’s what happened…” Trinidad and Tobago National Senior Team goalkeeper Jan-Michael Williams gives his account of the lead up to his concussion against Honduras in …
Read More »Letter to the Editor: Is the Gov’t waiting for a fireworks fatality before it acts?
“Admittedly, fireworks are visually spectacular and, in countries which value every citizen’s rights, families can view amazing firework displays for a limited period of time in a safe venue. “But the indiscriminate use of fireworks is hurting people and it seems as if our government—both present and past—is waiting for …
Read More »Letter to the Editor: If Warriors fans want a top performance, we should lead by example!
“We demand top performances from our team, so it’s only fair that we should in turn be top supporters. “At the end of the day, the reality is that the team will need all the support it can get in order to beat the best in the region, so that …
Read More »I’m Obama’s guy: US Ambassador doesn’t congratulate or mention Trump in resignation notice
United States Ambassador John L Estrada, who was born in Trinidad, has confirmed that he will follow established protocol by tending his resignation as the United States prepares to usher in a new president. However, Estrada did not congratulate or even mention his adopted country’s new president elect, Donald Trump, in a press …
Read More »Panmen’s Plight: Gov’t treatment of steelpan mirrors broader disrespect for local potential
“They don’t want the people who made the sacrifice to control the commanding heights of our industry. They claim we can’t handle money. We don’t know how to do business. They say we don’t possess administrative skills. “But when we look at all the other businesses, especially those fortunate to …
Read More »One French Creole’s revision of T&T history: Why De Verteuil’s Laventille rant is dead wrong
“It is clear that R De Verteuil was referring to Afro Trinbagonians when she criticised Laventillians. Not once did she mention the contributions of Africans to the development of Trinidad and Tobago. “She praised the Indians, the Chinese, the Syrian/Lebanese community and, of course, her people the Europeans. The contempt …
Read More »Letter to Editor: Ralph Maraj is trying to rewrite Kamla’s political legacy and fool T&T
“What [Ralph] Maraj failed to indicate in his column [“Kamla’s Return”] is the fact that the UNC administration either changed the names of already-existing units, or simply completed projects started by the previous People’s National Movement (PNM), in the area of fighting crime?” The following Letter to the Editor on …
Read More »Dear Editor: Trinis must break free from empty social rat race
“There is so much more to life than Instagraming our night on the town every week. We’ve become obsessed with curating the perfect image of our lives. “Deep down we know it’s a farce.” The following Letter to the Editor was submitted to Wired868 by Kenna Clarke: Trinidadians are huge …
Read More »Letter to the Editor: The Saga of Tony Car-money and T&T’s leaking roof
“The Vietnamese say that a house leaks from the roof…” The following Letter to the Editor, on the allegations engulfing President Anthony Carmona, was submitted to Wired868 by the National Workers Union and was penned by Rae Samuel: Dear folks, let me begin by saying that I am not one of …
Read More »Emma’s Mama: A tragic, moving short story on a victim of incest
“Hold she down dey!” her mother said to her two brothers. “Yuh is too much of a bad little girl, always lying and making up story. And now look what you gone and do!” “Leh mih go! Leh mih go!” Emma Thomas screamed, twisting her little body this way and …
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