“[…] Let me here recall the late Sir Alf Ramsey’s explanation of how he managed England to their only major football title, the 1966 World Cup. The former wing-back said he did not have the players to fit any existing system so he developed one to fit his players. “[…] …
Read More »Waithe: Six months after ‘Solo’s death, CoP Griffith should not be in office
The following letter to the editor was submitted to Wired868 by Kirk Waithe, the political leader of the Nationwide Organisation of We the People (NOW): It’s been six months since Andrew ‘Solo’ Morris was brutally beaten by officers of the Special Operations Response Team (SORT)—a unit within the Police Service …
Read More »CCSJ: ‘The environment is God’s gift to everyone’, Mayor Martinez must abandon Mandela Park plan
The following is a press statement from the Catholic Commission for Social Justice (CCSJ): The Catholic Commission for Social Justice (CCSJ) calls on Port of Spain’s mayor, Joel Martinez, to listen to the cry of the people and the cry of the earth and leave the grass that covers a …
Read More »Dear Editor: The historic town of Arima deserves much better from the gov’t
“[…] Among Arimians, there is an angst over the absence of crucial services in Arima namely: District Revenue Office (in the past, an office existed for almost a century at Broadway, Arima), Immigration, Performing Arts Centre, Social Welfare, Ministry of Education sub-office, and HDC (given the massive housing programme one …
Read More »MSJ: Ring D Bell for Freedom! An Emancipation story
“[…] If we have been able to begin to fashion a Caribbean civilisation, then this has only been possible by the ancestors who humanised this space with positive values and their creative imagination. “It is in this light, that on this Emancipation Day, 2021, the Movement for Social Justice wishes …
Read More »T2021 W/C: Tino Singh names nine batsmen, including Gayle and Hetmyer, in his dream WI XI
“[…] I strongly feel the under-rated off-spin of the ‘Universe Boss’ will be a back-up weapon and will work in WI’ favour. “I am bold enough to predict that [Obed] McCoy will emerge as one of the leading wicket-takers in the tournament. He is one of the most improved bowlers …
Read More »Dear Editor: ‘An outstanding sportsman and iconic Arimian’; Tribute to the late Brian Bain
“[…] It is believed that [Brian Bain] got his goalkeeping skills from his elder brother, Brendan, who also had a stint in the same capacity at QRC. “The brothers held the spotlight when they faced each other in the AFL competitions on opposing teams—Brian for Ramsbottom and Brendan with Fulham…” …
Read More »Hood: I was snubbed for foreigner with no first-team experience—whenever TTFA finds money, it goes foreign
“[…] I am certain that there are some with less qualifications [than myself] that have led our Men’s National Senior Team in the past. However, it seems that all of the above does not qualify me to be an assistant to a foreigner with no first team experience. “To what …
Read More »Dear Editor: Of Emancipation, recognition and George Chambers; time to honour our second PM
“[…] Through his ability to listen to diverse opinions and his recognition of the merit of the arguments for the recognition of emancipation, Prime Minister George Chambers propelled Trinidad and Tobago to the globally significant position of becoming the first country in the world to declare Emancipation Day as a …
Read More »T2021 W/C: F Warner names Narine, Hetmyer, Allen and Walsh in his dream WI XI
“[…] I am going to play chief chef and put together 18 ingredients that should make a mouth-watering dish come 17 October. My major challenge is whether I should include, for different reasons, Christopher Gayle and Sunil Narine: one is definitely available but should I? “If both are available, would …
Read More »Terminix La Horquetta Rangers claim to be first football club to vaccinate entire squad
The following is a press statement from the Terminix La Horquetta Rangers Football Club: I Kieron Edwards, Terminix La Horquetta Rangers general manager, would like to confirm that all players, coaches and ground staff of the team have either been fully vaccinated or have received their first dose of vaccination. …
Read More »Dear Editor: What’s next for T&T football? Start with dismantling current Pro League structure
“[…] If we put our emotions aside and objectively look at the sustainability of the Pro League without government subvention, we would recognise that the league has failed and failed miserably. “A proper conversation must be had going forward and hard decisions may have to be taken as the current …
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