Something strange has been happening in Trinidad and Tobago. Ask almost anyone how they are sleeping and the answer is rarely enthusiastic. “I not sleeping good these days.” It is said casually, often with a small shrug, as if poor sleep were simply another inconvenience of modern life. Covid exacerbated …

There aren’t too many cricketing things that give my morning walk partner Bobby more pleasure than a West Indies victory. At the top of the list is an India defeat, especially since Jay Shah became the ICC board chairman. So, it’s easy to understand why he has emphatically not been …

Trinidad and Tobago Men’s National Senior Team interim head coach Derek King named seven teenagers in his 23-man squad to travel to Bolivia this weekend, including Naparima College schoolboy Jaydon Caprietta and National Under-20 Team captain Derrel Garcia. Garcia is, at least in theory, a fifth form student at St …

The Secondary Schools Football League (SSFL) completed its first general council meeting of 2026 yesterday, with still no date set for three outstanding schools finals or a pivotal Premier Division contest between Signal Hill Secondary and St Augustine Secondary. At present, Wired868 understands that St Augustine are trying to book …

The Jones brothers—Alvin and Joevin—and Naparima College schoolboys Adasa Richardson and Jaydon Caprietta were among 24 players involved in coach Derek King’s first training session today, in his second stint as Trinidad and Tobago Men’s National Senior Team interim head coach. The Soca Warriors are preparing to face Bolivia away …

In light of the announcement last Tuesday of yet another state of emergency (SoE) I feel compelled to restate a main theme of these columns. We have barely advanced positively in politics or in governance and little ever changes, even after a general election at which we vote out an …

Many women arrive in clinic apologising for their bodies. “Doctor, I know… it’s my weight.” They say it before I check their blood pressure. Before I review their blood tests. Before I ask about sleep, stress, grief, work, hormones or the fact that they have not eaten a quiet meal …

It is over. Amen. With a little luck, West Indies might have featured in this week’s semifinals of the T20 World Cup final. We came really close! Within six dot balls. What if, with seven runs needed off the last over, Shai Hope had found a Delilah to cut Samson …

The Trinidad and Tobago Football Association (TTFA) has officially confirmed Derek King’s second appointment as interim Men’s National Senior Team head coach for the upcoming match window. King will spearhead the technical staff for a practice game away to Bolivia on 15 March as well as for the Fifa Series …

“[…] Player safety is a critical consideration. Athletes in the U-15 age group are still developing physically. Allowing unlimited substitutions helps manage fatigue. “Third, it (unlimited substitutions) promotes team participation and morale. Providing opportunities for all players to contribute and builds team unity. When athletes feel involved and valued, they …

“[…] Discussions were held between the TTFA and Mr Dwight Yorke regarding the future of the role, including revised contractual terms and remuneration aligned to the next phase of the programme. “After these discussions, both parties were unable to reach agreement on the proposed terms at this time, and it …

Trinidad and Tobago Football Association (TTFA) president Kieron Edwards has denied that Soca Warriors head coach Dwight Yorke and his support staff were already replaced early by the local football body, despite a report today in the Sunshine newspaper. Edwards also denied that Yorke is owed US$150,000, which comprises five …