Changes in the format of the post-Cabinet press briefing announced by the Honourable Maxie Cuffie, Minister of Communications, have understandably raised questions by journalists. Over several administrations, the post-Cabinet press conference has been used as a forum where ministers of government made themselves available, on rotation, to answer the media’s …

If Attorney General Faris Al-Rawi and Minister in the Office of Attorney General and Legal Affairs, Stuart Young, are right, the People’s Partnership Government spent more on legal fees in five years than Julian Assange, OJ Simpson and the late Michael Jackson could spend in three lifetimes. And, to be …

The “Soca Warriors” are preparing a hot welcome for the Nicaragua football team from 7 pm tomorrow (Tuesday October 13) at the Hasely Crawford Stadium, as coach Stephen Hart challenged his players to assert themselves. Last Thursday, the Trinidad and Tobago National Senior Team managed their first win in Panama …

The following are this week’s fixtures for the various Trinidad and Tobago football competitions covered by Wired868: Tuesday October 13 (International friendly) Trinidad and Tobago v Nicaragua, 7 pm, Hasely Crawford Stadium; Wednesday October 14 (SSFL Premiership Division) Fatima College v Naparima College, 3.45 pm, Fatima; Presentation San F’do v …

A storming second half performance by NLCB La Horquetta SA saw the Premier Division club advance to the quarterfinal round of the CNG National Super League (NSL) this afternoon at the expense of Championship Division challengers, Cunupia FC, at the Larry Gomes Stadium in Malabar. The final result read: La …

Political patronage is like a sno-cone with plenty syrup and heavy condensed milk. Even when it is bad for you in the long run, it feels so good as to banish all thought of the long run. For as long as it lasts, it is delicious—until it becomes dangerous. Then, …

I switched on my television last Friday just in time to see and hear a stern-looking House Speaker Bridgid Annisette-George say to former minister and current MP for Caroni Central Bhoe Tewarie, “You have three seconds to wrap up… starting now!” I did a double-take, wondering if I hadn’t mistakenly …

There is a hole in the Budget presented to Parliament on Monday last.  There is scant acknowledgement of culture, particularly of our performing arts despite their huge potential for assistance in diversifying the economy and its significant contribution to social stability. Presumably the new Minister of Culture, who is a …

A second half free kick by Presentation College (San Fernando) midfielder Terrell Williams stunned the Bourg Mulatresse faithful yesterday and propelled “Pres” to second in the SSFL Premier Division standings after a 3-2 triumph over San Juan North Secondary. Williams’ 77th minute free kick was no master class but it was …

DIRECTV W Connection president and CEO David John-Williams has announced his intention to run for the post of Trinidad and Tobago Football Association (TTFA) president at the upcoming Annual General Meeting (AGM) on 29 November 2015. Williams, who is also the vice-chairman of the Trinidad and Tobago Pro League, revealed …

Civil society, perhaps more than any other sector, knows only too well that a healthy serving of scepticism inside the doubles is necessary when governments talk consultation. In T&T, “consultation” is sometimes political-speak for “we eh touching that,” “we eh know what the hell to do with that” or “we …

On Friday afternoon, John “Amigo” Matthews, 54, was walking along the Eastern Main Road in Barataria when a sign for The Gate Church fell and immediately took him to meet his Maker. An eyewitness said it was nobody’s fault but rather a tragic accident prompted by high winds. Yet, Mr …