A world record. The pinnacle for any sportsman because no one—ever—has gone as fast, as high, as far or lifted as much, in the history of mankind. Trinidad and Tobago has a lot of medals in its proud sporting history, gold that belie its size relative to its competitors. But …
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Proof of payment to players? Check! Pro League clubs pass SporTT vetting process
Maybe TT Pro League clubs are well-run, financially-responsible organisations after all. Despite a stream of horror stories from current and past players and administrators about poor financial practice by top flight local football clubs, Wired868 understands the Pro League’s eight franchises eligible for government subventions have all submitted relevant financial …
Read More »Bateau: Warriors will put pressure on themselves to lift levels, Concacaf raises stakes for Martinique contest
Trinidad and Tobago Men’s National Senior Team defender Sheldon Bateau vowed that the Soca Warriors will try to put pressure on each other to lift their standards, as they search for their first win of 2019 away to Martinique on Friday. Trinidad and Tobago and Martinique kick off from 6pm …
Read More »Creighton doubles up but Rangers lack fizz in 4-1 win over Prisons, as Caledonia clash looms
Terminix La Horquetta Rangers coach Dave ‘Hoghead’ Quamina, for once, was not readily available for an interview after Wednesday night’s 4-1 win over Prison Service FC in their Ascension Invitational Tournament fixture at Phase Two in La Horquetta. Quamina was not the only person missing in action. Rangers’ 20-man outfit …
Read More »Noble: Run for your life!: Why domestic violence should be a high priority
John Lennon, the Beatle, in 1965, wrote these haunting lyrics: “You better run for your life if you can, little girl / Hide your head in the sand, little girl / Catch you with another man / That’s the end, little girl / Well, you know that I’m a wicked …
Read More »CPL 19: Pollard leads Trinbago Knight Riders to victory over SKN Patriots in opener
Prodigal son, Kieron Pollard, captained the Trinbago Knight Riders to a tense victory on debut with fellow debutant Jimmy Neesham, producing the all-round goods to deny the St Kitts and Nevis Patriots in the Caribbean Premier League 2019 opener at the Queen’s Park Oval on Wednesday. Patriots won the toss …
Read More »Dear Editor: Columbus monument falls in Martinique but legal battle looms for activist Fanywa Afua
“Fanywa has courageously resolved not to pay the fine or to allow others to pay it for her. She has refused to appeal the case declaring that she is prepared to go to jail on the principle that ‘Caribbean people have already paid enough for the crimes committed by Christopher …
Read More »Ascension Rd 8 (Video): Sando thwart Rangers, QPCC frustrate Police and ‘Army’ see off Rosa
Angus Eve’s Club Sando prove too stubborn for Terminix La Horquetta Rangers, QPCC answer back frustrated Police FC and Darius Ollivierra help Defence Force pacify ‘Rosa Nation’ in Round Eight of Play Ascension. Analyst Terry Fenwick and Vidia Ramphal review the action on Wired868. More from Wired868 B&B Ep 16: …
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SSFL lands over $2m in sponsorship at start of new season
The Secondary Schools Football League (SSFL) continues to evolve, according to president William Wallace at the official launch of the 2019 season, held at Fatima College Auditorium today. Wallace, who was re-elected unopposed in May, was joined at the head table by an almost full starting eleven of sponsors, who …
Read More »TTFA Committee blanks Ascension extension, votes to wait for gov’t Pro League subvention instead
The Trinidad and Tobago Football Association’s National Football Committee, charged with restarting domestic football, has ruled that the privately-funded Ascension Invitational Tournament be denied an extension while clubs wait on taxpayers’ money to start the 2019 Pro League season instead. The Committee also endorsed the Pro League’s invitation for Trinidad …
Read More »Of Independence, sedition and legislative violence: how elitist laws have damaged the nation
Sedition, careful, careful how you talking … hey hey! Sedition, careful, careful whey you walking Incompetent idiots have genuine patriots Always under escort in the sedition court. The Mighty Sparrow (Sedition) The Sedition Act, used recently to charge Watson Duke (and earlier Michael Seales and Abu Bakr), is a dangerous …
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