Former Trinidad and Tobago Men’s National Under-17 Team defender and East Mucurapo Secondary stand-out Tekay Hoyce was shot dead by an unknown assailant tonight, at the corner of Charlotte Street and Independence Square, Port of Spain. Hoyce was 28-years-old. Up to the time of publication, the Trinidad and Tobago Police …
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Gabrielle: Why T&T must go beyond divisive rhetoric to find our best selves
A PEOPLE’S aspirations can never be defeated. This is the lesson of our history. I started with aspirations here to articulate my own position about regional relations within Caricom. Regardless of what governments do, an aspiration to regionality is the tidalectics of the Caribbean. We value our connectedness whether in …
Read More »MSJ: What would the Prince of Peace say about today’s world—and another imperial power grab?
“[…] Today Christmas—and many other religious observances—has become totally commercialised as a rapacious capitalist system sees the opportunity to make significant profits at this time, almost to the point where the religious significance of Christmas is lost. “[…] Surely the Prince of Peace would have called out the hypocrisy of …
Read More »Dear Editor: Referees are tired of working for free—this is the boiling point
“[…] The refereeing community is growing increasingly frustrated from unpaid wages as well as the poor administration of referees in the country. The outstanding payments go as far back as the 2023/24 season, for which we have received no payment. “[…] When referees ask about our money, we’re insulted and …
Read More »Dr Harris: Why we need more hope in 2026—T&T must break cycle of decline
“[…] We are losing hope in the ability of our economy to provide good jobs for us. A smaller share of the working age population has been participating in the labour market. “[…] The decline is largely driven by falling male participation from above 80% to just above 60%. Female …
Read More »From sister of murdered policeman: ‘I grieve Dale—but the system failed his killer’
“[…] Dale’s death forces a hard truth… I’m grieving. “But I also feel sorrow for Ishmael’s family. Because the system failed him long before he failed himself…” The following post on the sentencing of Ishmael Clarke for the murder of police constable Dale Mayers was submitted to Wired868 by Mayers’ …
Read More »Vaneisa: The scattering of islands—a case for Caricom
Looking for a document amongst my stack of old papers, I came across a column I had written in April 1998 for The Independent, a paper whose closure I still mourn. It began playfully enough, with me saying that my four-year-old daughter proudly proclaims herself to be West Indian: “Ambitious …
Read More »Sancho named as TTFA ‘head of overseas recruitment’; over 20 overseas trialists on National U-17 and U-20 teams
The Trinidad and Tobago Football Association (TTFA) has revealed a new role for former World Cup 2006 defender Brent Sancho at the centre of its overseas recruitment drive. Sancho, a former Pro League chairman who also served on the TTFA’s technical committee, was announced as the TTFA’s head of overseas …
Read More »Daly Bread: Firework legislation and pan sponsorship axing
Last week I dealt with this Government’s commendable moves to deal with the problems arising out of the use of amplified sound at Carnival fetes and similar events outside the Carnival season. The explosive sounds of fireworks are also a major problem for citizens. The recent amendment of the Summary …
Read More »TTFA names assistant youth coach, Elcock, as technical director
Trinidad and Tobago Football Association (TTFA) president Kieron Edwards today announced the appointment of AC Port of Spain team manager Devin Elcock as the football body’s new acting technical director. Elcock worked as assistant coach at Defence Force as well as with several national youth teams. He assisted Shawn Cooper …
Read More »‘Since I started walking, I wanted to play football’: ‘Pres’ captain Isaiah Jacob talks one-on-one
“[…] I grew up in a football family… Since I started walking, I knew I wanted to play football…” Presentation College (San Fernando) did not pick up any silverware for their 2025 Secondary Schools Football League (SSFL) Premier Division campaign. However, team captain and centre forward Isaiah “Baby Hulk” Jacob …
Read More »SSFL 25: San Juan North protest Scarborough star; St Augustine get Signal Hill shot—and bill
The Secondary Schools Football League (SSFL) Premier Division’s relegation battle looks set to be reopened with St Augustine Secondary and, now, San Juan North Secondary both getting fresh hope to beat the drop. At present, both East Zone schools are in the bottom three of the 16-team standings and due …
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