“I, having been elected a member of parliament, do swear that I will bear true faith and allegiance to Trinidad and Tobago, will uphold the constitution and the law and will conscientiously and impartially discharge responsibilities to the people of Trinidad and Tobago, upon which I am about to enter.” …
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First, the good news for St Mary’s College football fans. The Shiva Boys Hindu College team eventually gave the “Saints” their ground back this evening. But, just to be on the safe side, perhaps CIC coach Ryan Shim should have a priest and trauma counsellor on hand for their next …
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Bankers Insurance Central FC striker Willis Plaza will travel to Panama after all as a rib injury to Slovakia-based winger, Lester Peltier, opened a pathway for his recall for international duty on October 8. Even then, Plaza only got the nod after United States-based forward Rundell Winchester and his Central …
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Uncapped 19-year-old DIRECTV W Connection utility player Aikim Andrews was the surprise inclusion today as Trinidad and Tobago National Senior Team head coach Stephen Hart announced a 20-man squad to face Panama in an international friendly on October 8 in Panama City. Andrews, who was a stand-out for Trinidad and …
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Defence Force FC missed a chance to reclaim the lead of the CNG National Super League (NLS) Premiership Division today as the “Teteron Boys” were held 1-1 in Tobago by third placed 1976 FC Phoenix. The Army/Coast Guard combination are now level with leaders Guaya United on 31 points but …
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Defending champions, Central FC, and Defence Force both advanced to the First Citizens Cup quarterfinal round yesterday after triumphs over North East Stars and San Juan Jabloteh respectively at the Hasely Crawford Stadium in Port of Spain. And, judging from the quality of the goals yesterday, there will be more than …
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St Benedict’s College moved within five points of SSFL Premier Division leaders, Naparima College, yesterday after a 1-1 draw with Fatima College in an intriguing fixture at the Fatima College grounds on Mucurapo Road. Naparima, who are the defending champions, tasted defeat for the first time yesterday as they lost …
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The Jamaica Government has probably become the first Caribbean nation to formally raise the topic of slavery reparation with the United Kingdom. But Mr Live Wire is not ruling out the possibility of a post-match disqualification. Putting your hand out for a quick buck off of someone else’s work is …
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Queen’s Park Cricket Club (QPCC) dropped two points behind NSL Championship Division leaders Prisons FC yesterday as the “Parkites” battled to a cagey 0-0 draw with the visiting Petit Valley United FC at the Queen’s Park Oval. The Parkites were unable to penetrate a very compact and rugged Petit Valley …
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If Phil Simmons didn’t care whether West Indies won or lost cricket matches, he would still be in a job today. But he did. So he isn’t. From the moment Simmons chose to retain the notion that, as West Indies cricket coach, he deserved the best players available to win matches, …
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The following are this week’s fixtures for the various Trinidad and Tobago football competitions covered by Wired868: Tuesday October 29 (CNG NSL Championship Division) UTT v Edinburgh 500 FC, 6 pm, UTT, O’Meara, Arima; QPCC v Petit Valley United, 6 pm, Queen’s Park Oval; Barrackpore Utd v X/Foods Chaguanas FC, …
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Morvant/Caledonia United, the rebranded version of the longstanding Caledonia AIA football club, started its new era at the receiving end of a history lesson yesterday, as the “Eastern Stallions” lost their opening Pro League match 2-1 to San Juan Jabloteh at the Hasely Crawford Stadium in Port of Spain. There …
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