Trinidad and Tobago Pro League clubs, Central FC and DIRECTV W Connection, will try to return the two island republic to the top of the region this weekend as the 2015 Caribbean Club Championship semifinal and final rounds kick off at the Ato Boldon Stadium in Couva. Central, the newly …
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Dodgy IC resignation has Live Wire fuming… at himself!
Seriously, Tanty Kamla?! Seriously?! There are a few scenarios that set off alarm bells immediately. Jack Warner offering to provide a budget for any project, Tiger Woods hosting a bridal shower or Anil Roberts practising Spanish. Add to that an Integrity Committee member resigning within hours of an indirect brush …
Read More »Fast and furious: One on one with Kaydion Gabriel
“I was once told that you must not settle for what you have but always push to get more,” said Central FC wing back Kaydion Gabriel. “So that’s what I do… Push myself, work hard and I will hopefully get more.” Astrologists say that independence is the Sagittarius’ key principle. …
Read More »Integrity Commission gives ‘emailgate’ verdict; but was justice served?
Not since Roman prefect Pontius Pilate made a grand show of washing his hands—during a dodgy and memorable case immortalised in the New Testament—has a legislative body shown so much enthusiasm for ridding itself of a matter and so little stomach for taking responsibility for its decision. Rather than make …
Read More »Tim Kee denies sack threat for coaches; no job contracts offered
Trinidad and Tobago Football Association (TTFA) president Raymond Tim Kee has not set a date by which he will offer job contracts for over two dozen technical staff members. Tim Kee met with coaches and administrative staff for all the national teams on May 14 to respond to their concerns …
Read More »Russell, Spence on shortlist for W/Warriors coaching post
Two-time Pro League champion coach Ross Russell and reigning WOLF (Women’s League Football) title holder Jason Spence have been identified by the Trinidad and Tobago Football Association (TTFA) as possible replacements for “Women Soca Warriors” head coach Randy Waldrum. TTFA technical committee chairman Richard Quan Chan confirmed both names today …
Read More »Fixin’ T&T: PM continues attack on independent institutions
Fixin’ T&T categorically condemns the attack on the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) by Prime Minister (PM) Kamla Persad-Bissessar and Attorney General (AG) Garvin Nicholas. This naked attempt to intimidate deputy DPP Joan Honore-Paul is reminiscent of those directed towards: · Mr David West – Director of …
Read More »“Vindicated” Kamla gets vindictive; Live Wire unearths a fantastic plot
Spoiler alert: Sooner or later, Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar will be unable to keep a straight face. “Tanty Kamla” will just break down with uncontrollable laughter at a press conference or even in Parliament, while everyone stares at each other with confused expressions. At that point, manned television cameras will …
Read More »My Daddy said: Advice for a young lover
“Other women will fall in love with your husband.” These are not words you want to hear, especially while the blush and glow of your first anniversary is heating your blood and warming your soul. No, you do not want to hear those words, especially not from your father. You …
Read More »MATT: Cyber Crime Bill could imprison journalists and whistleblowers
The Media Association of Trinidad and Tobago (MATT) has condemned the Cyber Crime Bill 2014, which threatens to criminalise journalists, whistleblowers and members of the public who receive, gain access to or share “computer data from another person knowing that the other person has obtained the computer data through unauthorised means.” …
Read More »Caledonia KO Connection; Central survives bruising Police battle
Pro League bigwigs DIRECTV W Connection and Central FC both left the Ato Boldon Stadium, Couva aggrieved at getting the boot last night as the Pro Bowl competition took an unexpected twist in the semifinal round. In only one case did that mean elimination, though. Defending champions W Connection lost …
Read More »Sancho, Tim Kee near truce; Gov’t expected to resume TTFA funding
The Ministry of Sport and the Trinidad and Tobago Football Association (TTFA) seem set to end a two month long financial impasse after a high powered meeting between the two bodies this morning. Sport Minister Brent Sancho ordered the ministry to halt all funding to the local football body in …
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