The men, Miguel Angel Matillo, 24, of the Dominican Republic; Alfredo Malchan, 24, of Venezuela and Moruga resident Dillon Lewis, 28, were gunned down near a basketball court.

Police believe the three were conducting an illegal transaction when they were killed. Police believe Lewis took the two foreign nationals into John John to collect money when they were killed.

Shortly after 6 pm on Monday, police were alerted to reports of gunshots being heard near an apartment complex. When police responded they found the bodies outside a house. Each man was shot in the head. The three were missing their shoes while one was missing a belt, which first led police to believe the three men were victims of a robbery.

An autopsy done yesterday at the Forensic Science Centre in St James, confirmed that all three men died as a result of a gunshot wound to the head. Relatives yesterday refused to comment when approached by reporters at the Forensic Science Centre in St James.

In a 33-page written ruling delivered in the San Fernando High Court yesterday, Justice Ricky Rahim held that ICATT member Mohan Mahabir-Singh failed to prove that there were substantial irregularities in the election process to affect the results.

In his ruling, Rahim also noted Mahabir- Singh failed to provide sufficient evidence to prove that an error in the announcement of the results, and the actions taken by ICATT after, to remedy the error, were so substantially irregular that it vitiated the results of the elections.

“In the view of the court, the course of action which was adopted by ICATT was fair and reasonable in the circumstances and was done in an effort to accord with the electoral will of the membership of ICATT,” he said.

Rahim also said, it was clear “corrective measures” taken by ICATT were not unlawful or taken in an attempt to wrongfully affect or influence the outcome of the elections.

“It was reasonable and practical that the error be drawn to the attention of the council as soon as it was discovered and that measures be taken immediately to remedy the material error.

That was the proper and fair thing to do.” Mahabir-Singh sued ICATT and its council members alleging that the decision by ICATT to remove member Saleem Mohammed and replace him with Anthony Pierre, after the results of the election, was irregular, inappropriate and against ICATT’s rules.

He claimed that on March 24, 2015, prior to the election, he was notified by a former council member that the rules of the proxy votes had been leaked and efforts were being made to canvass support from members who had not cast their proxy vote.

He said after the election was held, ICATT’s chairman Pria Narinesingh announced the names of those elected to sit on the council and Pierre was not among them.

The names of the six successful members announced were Ryan Nunes, Jonny Ramjeawan, Carla Dube, Krishna Boodai, Dwayne Rodriguez- Seijas and Saleem Mohammed. Narinesingh then notified the newly elected council that there was an error in the announcement of the results and that it appeared that Pierre received more votes than Mohammed who was then asked to vacate his seat. A recount was conducted and Pierre was announced the clear winner by three votes. In its defence, the ICATT’s attorneys Michael Quamina and Imran Ali argued that had ICATT not acted in the manner in which it did, it would have been exposed to a legal claim from Pierre if he did not sit on the council.

President of the Zoological Society Gupte Lutchmedial said whenever there is a storm threat, they keep a full complement of staff during the event.

He said the standard operating procedure is that dangerous animals must be locked up in a special holding cage in the event they got spooked from fallen trees, branches or blown off roofs.

“We have five tigers and five lions which we had to lock up in that area.

“They had to be comfortable in order for them not to get scared. The area is what we called a night shelter which is re-enforced with steel and concrete and could withstand a certain level of an earthquake as well as a hurricane.” He said although there was minor damage to some of the bird enclosures, they were faced with some challenges getting the birds into a confined area.

“When the animals have people they are accustomed to around them, they tend to feel a sense of comfort.” He said the monkeys and chimpanzees had to be monitored throughout the night.

“We had six truckloads of fallen branches removed from the zoo after he passing of the storm. We had some trees that also fell which were cut up and removed.”

Tropical Storm Bret wreaked havoc throughout the country with several roofs blown off while there was no respite when the rain and strong winds ended with flooding taking place throughout most of the country.

Training resumes today at the Ato Boldon Stadium in Couva from 3.30pm. Organisers are stressing that only players already summoned are invited to take part.

TTFA Technical Director Muhammad Isa said the sessions are the start of a process to select a national Under-13 boys team to prepare for future competitions such as the CONCACAF Under 15 championship leading to Under 17 and Under World Cup qualification in the next four to six years.

Players will be screened, entered into a database and carefully assessed by coaches over a period of sessions as the selection process is continued towards preparations for future assignments both on the local and international stage.

“We are pleased to be starting the Under 13 boys programme on Monday with screening sessions at the Ato Boldon Stadium,” Isa told TTFA Media.

“This is not for immediate selection on a national under 13 team but moreso a programme that will be overseen by the TTFA geared towards national team selection and preparation at the youth level.

We already have a National Under 15 and Under 17 team in training and now we have commenced the process for an earlier age groups,” Isa added.

India will be looking to rebound after being crushed by perennial rivals Pakistan in the ICC Champions Trophy final last Sunday.

Law is expecting India to come out eager for victory to appease their cricket-mad fans still angry and disappointed in their Champions Trophy performance.

“They will be hurting, they went through the (Champions Trophy) tournament playing great cricket but they were undone by Pakistan on the day. The guy that leads them Virat Kohli, is a very passionate Indian and he loves to see his team having success. He will be driving them a lot harder during this series which we got to be ready for,” Law said.

West Indies lost to Pakistan 2-1 in a 50-over series earlier this year, and Law believes the regional side is close to competing with and beating the best teams in the world.

“Pakistan are now the Champions Trophy world champions.

We pushed them in a number of games, we beat them in a game; we are not too far from competing with those guys. It is just consistently (competing) on a day in, day out basis. India provides a great challenge not only for the West Indies, but any other team playing against them in this day and age. Looking forward to hosting them here,” he said.

West Indies have named the uncapped medium pacer Kesrick Williams in the squad, but the regional team will be without fast bowler Shannon Gabriel due to injury. Law said missing Gabriel will be a huge blow.

“It is a huge (loss), he has been an integral part of our success that we have had. He has been bowling beautifully as well, it is a shame the big man is not available.

We have very important tours coming up, this (series) is very important as well to us.

With England coming up, a Test tour over there, it will be nice to have him fully fit for the remainder of this series and also that Test series. A big loss but an opportunity for someone else.” Law said the batsmen must start producing because the bowlers have been holding their own.

According to a media release issued by the United States Embassy, the cheque, presented by Bradley, will go towards the construction of the Centre’s new orthopedic wing.

“This donation will be matched by the US National Basketball Players Association,” the media release added.

On hand during the presentation ceremony were Jan Sirjusingh, Chief Executive Officer of the Princess Elizabeth Centre; veteran boxing administrator Dr Calvin Inalsingh, president of the Board of Directors of the Princess Elizabeth Centre, and Professor Clement Imbert, vice-president of the Centre’s Board of Directors.

On Monday, Bradley completed a three-day camp, along with a team of coaches from the Avery Bradley Skills Academy, at the National Cycling Velodrome in Couva.

Over 100 students, from primary and secondary schools across the country, learned the fundamentals of the game and participated in a number of drills.

And, at the ending of the camp, they got the opportunity to ask Bradley questions about his career, rivals and the NBA and were presented with NBA memorabilia as well as certificates of participation.

In a statement on Monday, Court Protocol and Information Manager Alicia Carter- Fisher said matters scheduled for hearing yesterday would proceed as listed from 10 am, unless attorneys or parties had been otherwise notified. Other services of the court were also opened from 10 am instead of the usual 9 am, because of the tropical storm warning that was in effect.

However, it was not business as usual at the Port of Spain Magistrates’ Court. There were only three note-takers present who had to be juggled between four magistrates.

No remanded prisoners were brought to court but there was the full complement of police, all of whom had been called out for active duty when the storm warning went into effect.

Only a few charge cases (prisoners who were charged over the weekend) were brought to court yesterday and several police who charged people were said to be out on the field as a result of the passage of Bret. There were no clerks up until midday.

The situation was similar at other magistrates’ courts and also at the Port of Spain High Court, where a number of court staff did not turn up for work.

“They could have just put all the Tuesday cases to Wednesday, instead of putting people through this pressure. It was really inconsiderate.

Port of Spain is a ghost town. Taxis drivers not working, even the bus not working and they have people coming here for their matter to get adjourned as usual.

Why come on a day like today for something that they always doing,” asked a member of the public.

In a subsequent statement yesterday, Carter- Fisher indicated all magistrates’ courts were closed at noon yesterday, “owing to difficulties being experienced in the aftermath of the tropical storm.” Carter- Fisher noted that all counter and other services of the High Court continued to be accessible to the public until the close of business and the public was advised to only access the services of the Supreme Court if there were urgent documents for filing and other business that cannot be done today when the High Court will be fully operational.

Contacted yesterday for information on how long Shirui and Yanli were living in Trinidad and whether their bodies would be buried locally or returned to China for burial, director of political affairs at the embassy Lu Eing said he was unable to comment because what was being requested was “personal information.” “That case is under investigation and we will keep in contact with the relevant authorities,” Eing said. “We at the embassy hope for peace and peacefulness for all the people of this great country.” The double murder, which left people and police puzzled as to why anyone would unload over 60 bullets in taking Shirui and Yanli’s lives, is being closely investigated by an inter-agency team of police. A team comprising police from the Homicide Bureau Region III, the Criminal Investigations Division, the Criminal Gang Intelligence Unit, and Task Force are collaborating to investigate the killings as well as that of Everton Moses, Kimroy Maharaj, Jabari Etienne, and Wendell Pierre which occurred in the San Fernando region over the last two weeks.

Possible links between Moses’ murder and those of Shirui and Yanli are being explored as both occurred only two days apart with similar degrees of gruesomeness.

The association noted that although a tropical storm warning was lifted at 5 am yesterday, the potential for flooding remains high in certain areas of Trinidad and citizens residing in low level areas, in close proximity to rivers and/ or within flood prone areas are advised to continue to exercise utmost caution over the next few days until flood waters subside.

We are very thankful there have been no reports of casualties, ATTIC said in a press release. It added that it is aware there will be insurable damage to property as a result of flooding and heavy winds and advised that members stand ready to assist policyholders at this critical time. As we continue into the 2017 Hurricane Season, ATTIC cautions the public to observe the many public advisories that will be published by the ODPM and other authorities, which have been designed to ensure the safety of lives and properties.

Citizens, the ATTIC release continued, should also make sure that they adequately insure their assets against windstorm and other natural perils and we encourage you to contact your insurance provider as soon as possible and certainly before the start of the peak 2017 Hurricane Season – mid August to late October.

ATTIC’s website is www.attic.org.tt.

In the girls Under-10 final, Daniel- Joseph defeated Jordane Dookie in three sets 2-4, 4-1, 10-8. Daniel- Joseph and Dookie then teamed up to get past the Chin Lee sisters Abigail and Inara 4-1, 4-1 in the girls Under-10 doubles final .

Dalla Costa was the strongest player in the boys Under-10 category, winning the boys singles and boys doubles categories. Dalla Costa defeated James Hadden 5-3, 4-1 to win the singles. He then paired up with Alexander Merry to defeat Callum Koylass and Hadden 4-1, 3-5, 10-8 for the doubles crown .

The Lease tournament will continue from June 30 to July 2 with the Under-16 and Under-18 categories

HONOUR ROLL:

Boys Under-10 Singles – KaleDalla Costa

Girls 10 Singles – Jaeda-Lee Daniel-Joseph

Boys Under-12 Singles – NicholasReady

Girls Under-12 Singles – CharlotteReady

Boys Under-14 singles – KyleKerry

Girls Under-14 singles – MariaHonore

Boys 10 Novices Singles – RossWortman

14 Novices Singles – Luc Corbie

Boys Under-10 Doubles – KaleDalla-Costa/Alexander Merry

Girls Under-10 Doubles – JaedaLee Daniel-Joseph/Jordane Dookie

Boys Under-14 Doubles – EbolumNwokolo/David Rodriguez

Girls Under-14 Doubles – IsabelAbraham/Keesa Lee Young