“This cry for action is not new. Recall ‘Die with my Dignity’ by Singing Sandra. She was singing about sexual harassment in its worst form, yet, as a society, we did nothing. We took no action.” The following letter to the Editor which calls for the Prime Minister and the Cabinet to take …
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Intercol 2017: Dance, Pappy, dance! Tyrel magic lifts Shiva Boys past San Juan North
A super double strike from Shiva Boys’ Hindu College midfield general Tyrel “Pappy” Emmanuel settled the 2017 Coca Cola National Intercol final this evening, the “Penal Princes” downing defending champions San Juan North Secondary 2-0 at the Ato Boldon Stadium in Couva. It meant a maiden National Intercol title for …
Read More »Intercol 2017: Ranae reigns as Bishop POS leave Pleasantville in Ward six
Bishop Anstey (POS) handsomely trounced Pleasantville Secondary 6-0 to lift their maiden Girls Intercol title at the Ato Boldon Stadium this afternoon. After her team fell at the semi-final stage last season, MVP Ranae Ward was understandably elated to see them go all the way this time around. “It feels …
Read More »Judah, Jordan, Tyrese, Yohannes… Wired868 selects its 2017 SSFL All-Star team
So by now we know the best Secondary Schools Football League (SSFL) teams for 2017—Monday’s Coca Cola National Intercol final notwithstanding—but what about the best players? Once more, Wired868’s SSFL writers take on the thankless task of selecting the best performing players—not necessarily the most talented players, mind you!—in the …
Read More »Intercol 2017: Extra extra; poet predicts Shiva Boys’ triumph over San Juan North
Extra extra… Spoken word poet and Shiva Boys’ Hindu College staff member Romero Gowrie drops another cheeky number on the eve of their 2017 Coca Cola National Intercol final date against San Juan North Secondary: More from Wired868 Big Five 24: ‘Caps’ clinch title, ex-Shiva Boys coach leads Scarborough to history—in …
Read More »Daly Bread: Understanding reputational damage; watering the brandy of the JLSC
Referring to the unattractive salary and conditions of service of judges at that time, then Chief Justice Sir Isaac Hyatali, in October, 1978 made his famous statement that “We were heading for a situation in which the brandy will have to be watered considerably to fill future vacancies on the …
Read More »Do churches condone domestic violence? Can Christian spouses continue to turn the other cheek?
“In conversations with a couple of Christian girlfriends about my situation, I discovered that their Christian husbands were also physically and emotionally abusive. And in October of this year, I met another young woman at a Christmas event who admitted that her Christian husband was also guilty of abuse but …
Read More »Intercol 2017 (Video): Pleasantville, Bishop Anstey (POS) review trip to Girls Intercol final
Jasandra “Mama” Joseph is minding her Ps and Qs as Pleasantville Secondary are in extempore mood against Afiyah Cornwall’s Carapichaima East Secondary; while Bishop Anstey High School (POS) are in a boisterous mood after edging past East rivals in “BOB” derby. Wired868 reviews the road to the Coca Cola Girls …
Read More »Intercol 2017: San Juan chase history while Shiva Boys eye greatness; SSFL reveal All-Star squads
When they tackle Shiva Boys’ Hindu College at the Ato Boldon Stadium on Monday, 2016 Coca-Cola National Intercol Champions San Juan North Secondary will be bidding to become the first school in five years to cop back-to-back National Intercol titles. St Anthony’s College were the last side to achieve the …
Read More »SPORTT employees told to look for jobs; State board in financial dire straits
Just three weeks before Christmas, employees at the Sports Company of Trinidad and Tobago (SPORTT) have been advised by acting CEO Jason Williams to “actively explore alternative employment.” The advice, sent to staff via email, follows weeks of speculation about the financial health of the State body. Williams confirmed that …
Read More »Intercol 2017 (Video): The road to the final for San Juan North and Shiva Boys HC
The Unstoppable Force versus the Immovable Object: Wired868 reviews footage of the thrilling Coca Cola National Intercol semi-final match-ups and looks forward to Monday’s final between the irrepressible Shiva Boys’ Hindu College and sturdy defending champions, San Juan North Secondary: More from Wired868 B&B Ep 8: Makan Hislop on the …
Read More »World Cup 2018: Messi v Ronaldo? Hazard for Neymar? Mr Live Wire looks at Russia draw
Finally, Russia does not have to share a news headline with United States President Donald Trump! The 2018 World Cup is around the corner, is going to be huuuge and Mr Live Wire has got the ‘covfefe.’ Naturally. Warning: Italy, Netherlands and United States fans, please look away now. (Soca …
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