He cannot practise in America because of his conviction for the death of pop legend Michael Jackson and now he is in our country attending to people in central Trinidad.

What kind of madness is this? Who is the person that came up with this bright idea to allowed him to work here? Does he have a work permit? If he does, how did he got it? This is serious. Is it that anybody can come into our country and do whatever they want? This Third World thing is going too far now. Murray should never practice anywhere.

I hope the Minister of Health will investigate this situation to find out how this happened and who is responsible. I also hope there will be no cover-up. Transparency is what we want in this matter.

Over to you, Mr Minister.

MODICIA MARTIN via email

The fuel card-accessible incentives were announced on Wednesday in a joint statement issued by the NGC CNG Company Limited (NGC CNG) and Scotiabank .

The person whose name is on the vehicle’s certified copy of ownership will receive the following incentives: taxis – $5,000 in free CNG; maxi taxis – up to $30,000; and school buses up to $7,500 .

NGC CNG explained that upon conversion of their diesel or gasoline powered vehicles, owners can apply to the company for a fuel card, “And once successful, a Scotiabank Fleet Card with the prescribed value will be issued.” The company said it expects to issue up to 15,000 fleet fuel cards over the next two years, as well as have 30 CNG supply points available, by the end of 2018 .

NGC CNG president Curtis Mohammed, commenting on the June 8 signing, said the fuel card is key to increasing demand for CNG in Trinidad and Tobago. “This agreement represent one of the foundation elements of our programs and now that we have signed, it’s a big step towards rolling out the incentives to the hundreds of drivers who we know will switch over to CNG.” Scotiabank managing director Anya Schnoor also spoke about the benefits of having such an agreement in place. “CNG is a more environmentally friendly fuel, producing less undesirable gases that pollute the atmosphere. This partnership with NGC CNG is one of the ways Scotiabank is supporting its belief that every customer has the right to become better off.” Schnoor added that through the bank’s support of this initiative, “We are helping customers live in a better world, one that is less polluted and more environmentally conscious. Scotiabank remains deeply committed to playing a role in the shift towards a greener future.” The Scotiabank Fleet Card is a debit card for vehicles issued solely by Manufacturers Credit & Information Services on behalf of Scotiabank Trinidad and Tobago Limited. It is a magnetic card embossed and encoded with vehicle data and used on Point of Sale (POS) terminals located at Fleet Card merchants for the payment of fuel and automotive services .

The Scotiabank Fleet Card service was introduced to Trinidad and Tobago in 2001 with the first transaction being processed at NP Morvant .

After six weeks of preliminaries, quarter-final matches will be played in the Under-11, Under-13 and Under-15 age groups.

The league, newly reformatted and played under FIFA development standards this year, attracted 90 teams from across the country including Tobago.

Also taking place today, is the North Zone Under-19 final between Trendsetter Hawks and St Ann’s Rangers at the Queen’s Park Savannah from 4 pm.

QUARTER-FINAL FIXTURES: Under-11 San Fernando Soccer Academy vs Defence Force, Queen’s Park Savannah (QPS), 2 pm Queen’s Park vs Jaric Titans, Canaan Grounds (Tobago), 10 am Trendsetter Hawks vs Trincity Nationals, QPS, 3 pm Santa Cruz FA vs San Juan Jabloteh, QPS, 4 pm Under-13 St Madeline Strikers vs FC Santa Rosa, QPS, 11.30 am Santa Cruz FA vs Cunupia Extreme, QPS, 1 pm Trendsetter Hawks vs Jaric Titans, Canaan Grounds, 11 am Central FC vs Trincity Nationals, QPS, 4 pm Under-15 RSSR vs Crown Trace, QPS, 1 pm Queen’s Park vs Jaric Titans, Canaan Grounds, 12.15 pm Petrotrin Palo Seco vs Police FC, QPS, 2.30 pm Trendsetter Hawks vs FC Santa Rosa, QPS, 4 pm

It would have been helpful to the reader for the reporter to have stated the origin of this bit of nonsense which, if it were true, would infer that just by moving on from this earthly life during the highly auspicious month of Ramadan would ensure eternal bliss for the deceased.

It is a fundamental belief in Islam that believers will be judged by their intentions and actions while alive, and a “free pass” will only be given by Allah Almighty on the day of judgment based on a Muslim’s sincere belief or aqeedah, and their adherence to the laws of Islam (fiqh).

And one of the first things which will be asked of the believer on the day of judgment will be his performance of salah, that is the five daily prayers along with his belief in the oneness of Allah, fasting during Ramadan, zakah (legislated charity) and pilgrimmage to the Holy House (Makkah) at least once in a lifetime, if possible.

Dying during Ramadan brings no benefit to the Muslim believer according to the Qur’an or authentic hadith of the Prophet Muhammad.

I hope this information proves useful and that greater care will be taken by your reporters in the future to reference their reports with information gleaned by credible sources who have no fear of being named in this most important matter of our religion, whose misinterpretation/ opinion can do much harm if left unchallenged.

IMTIAZ MOHAMMED general secretary Ummah T&T

“We reached out to the Ministry of Agriculture and other businesses to invest in us but no one was interested,” said the project manager and secretary of the association.

Kudos to the association for its passion and dedication. Kudos to Digicel for spotting a good thing and coming to the rescue. The Ministry of Agriculture? Are we producing institutions in this nation that are turning into pink elephants with attractive names but not serving their designated purposes? I will definitely be checking for my “honey seco” when next I travel to Port of Spain.

VON DUFONT Maracas Bay

Running away from the stigma of working the land, we bloated the Public Service to the point of redundancy and inefficiency, it becoming an economic burden, reminiscent of the leaders. The leaders past and present have led us here.

Intoxicated with egotistical chatter, the errors of the past were never truly acknowledged, for to admit to error could lead to political suicide, and we were never so inclined to take responsibility a la British Prime Minister Theresa May (“I got us into this mess and I will get us out”).

So who is going to lead us out of this quagmire in which we find ourselves? The systematic institutional failures can eventually see us become a perilous failed state, if we don’t tighten ranks. The political, ethnic, cultural differences must be seen as the thread that strengthens the fabric of a unified society.

COLIN FORTUNE Arima

The award is being given to her by Karib Nation at the Silver Spring Civic Center, downtown Silver Spring, Baltimore, Maryland, USA.

A veritable who’s who’s was awarded, over the years, at the event among them designer Claudia Pegus and model Soowan Bramble.

De Peza began modelling at 15 with the House of Jacqui. She said to Newsday: “From a young age, I always really liked modelling. After the Miss Universe pageant that is when I really decided to do it.” She said Fitzwilliam had been an inspiration for so many people including herself. “Ever since I was a little girl I would tell my mom I want to get into modelling.” She said she was at her hairdresser and someone there said to her, “You look like a model.

You should get into modelling.” That is when she signed up with the House of Jacqui, who at the time had a Port of Spain branch. The Belmont resident has done a number of projects, being the face of ad campaigns for major telecommunications companies and other major brands De Peza is currently employed part-time as a fashion sketch model/ demonstrator at the University of Trinidad and Tobago (UTT) and is also working on developing her own braiding and waxing business called More Style. She is also a final year student reading for a BSc in Psychology at the College of Science, Technology and Applied Arts of Trinidad and Tobago (COSTATT).

Karib Nation, she said, sent her a Facebook message in March, informing her of the event and the award. So this presents for De Peza the step that she requires to internationalise her modelling career.

“I want to really expand and get out there…as a person I want to develop. I probably want to see myself on an international stage modelling for a couple of international designers,” she said of where she ultimately hopes to see herself.

For De Peza, modelling is not her final career choice. “I don’t see it as a career in Trinidad.

I don’t know if it is my background or upbringing. My father [Randolph De Peza] would always push us academically.

“It was always go to school and get an education…so when I started modelling, at the age of 15, I was not taking it seriously.

I was in form three or four so it was just a hobby back then. But I have gotten older and grown in the fashion industry.” Many people, she said, began to take notice of her after she entered the 2012 local leg of the Miss Universe pageant. She was then the first runner-up.

“I am hoping through this award I would be able to network and meet some people. I hope to one day do New York Fashion Week,” she said.

Nisha Bachan, 37, of Lightbourne Trace, Gasparillo, appeared in the Second Court before Magistrate Natalie Diop. It is alleged that on Wednesday at Harris Promenade, San Fernando, Bachan stole the money which belonged to Deokie Rambaran.

PC Ramdass of the Southern Division laid the charge.

Bachan, who works at the food court at Edan Centre, was not called upon to plead as the charge was laid indictably.

Unrepresented by an attorney, she told the magistrate she had never previously been before the court on any other charge.

Diop granted her $50,000 surety bail with a cash alternative of $30,000 and adjourned the matter to June 30.

The right-hander stole the show in a one-sided final against Preysal Government and at the end of the night, his schoolmates were all jumping for joy and celebrating.

Preysal batted first and scored a respectable 128 for five of their 25 overs. Leon Lalchan was the best of the batsmen with a controlled 23 to give his team a fighting chance with runs on the board.

When Montrose took to the crease, Jaggessar used the big stage to showcase his talent and at the end of the innings, he would have left an impression on the minds of all who saw him.

Montrose romped to victory at 131 without loss in just 14.3 overs, as Jaggessar slammed an unbeaten 75 and his opening partner Darren Goberdhan counted 48 not out. Such was the extent of Jaggessar’s domination, he struck seven sixes and five fours all told.

President of the Primary Schools cricket league, Brent Francis, said after the finals that he was very pleased with the way the season went.

“I think it was the most keenly contested finals across the board. Despite Preysal losing by 10 wickets, they had less than 10 extras which is phenomenal in under-13 cricket.

All in all, we had another good season and I think Atlantic would have yet again provided Trinidad and Tobago’s young cricketers with a platform to showcase their talent and set their careers into gear.” Earlier, Tunapuna Presbyterian took the inaugural U-11 title, when they easily defeated San Francique Hindu School by ten wickets.

Preceding the boys final, was the girls championship game and Amanda Farrow with a fine all round performance gave Bonne Aventure the title by a solitary run against Cunaripo Presbyterian. Batting first, Bonne Aventure were limited to 79 for six with Farrow stroking a team-high 27 that later proved to be a match-winning knock. In reply, Cunaripo Presbyterian stuttered in their chase with Farrow (2/6) putting the brakes on the chase as they fell just short of their target on 78 for eight when overs ran out.

BOYS FINAL At the Oval: Preysal Gov’t 128/5 (25ovs) — Leon Lalchan 23 vs Montrose Gov’t 131/0 (14.3ovs) — Justin Jaggessar 75 not out, Darren Goberdhan 48 not out. Montrose Gov’t won by 10 wkts.

BOYS U-11 FINAL At the Oval: San Francique Hindu 62/8 (10ovs) vs Tunapuna Presbyterian 65/0 (5.5ovs) – Jonah Mohammed 40 not out.

Tunapuna Presbyterian won by 10 wickets.

GIRLS FINAL At the Oval: Bonne Aventure 79/6 — Manda Farrow 27 vs Cunaripo Presbyterian 78/8 — Manda Farrow 2/6. Bonne Aventure won by 1 run.

Bravo, 28, has not played for the West Indies since November 3, last year. The left-hander had his match contract for a tri-nation series with Zimbabwe and Sri Lanka cancelled after making a disparaging tweet to CWI president Dave Cameron where he called him a “big idiot”.

Newsday understands that CWI has indicated to the Trinidad and Tobago Cricket Board (TT CB) that Bravo should be prohibited from playing until he removes the tweet and apologises to Cameron.

According to a source who wished to remain anonymous, this has not been well received by some of the national players selected for the practice match.

The Red Force team is captained by Marlon Richards and includes Lendl Simmons, Sunil Narine, Kevon Cooper, Rayad Emrit, Samuel Badree and Imran Khan to name a few.

Newsday has been informed that some players have flatly refused to play if Bravo is not permitted to take part.

They were hoping to match would act as a bridge to medning the relations between the regional body and the exiled player.

Since the infamous tweet, which stemmed from Cameron saying Bravo was not offered an ‘A’ contract (Bravo denied ever receiving an ‘A’ contract) because he was not performing, Bravo has been banned from regional cricket as well and has not played a match this year, missing the 2017 Regional Super50 and the four-day competition.

Speaking to Newsday yesterday, Suruj Ragoonath, CEO of the TT CB, acknowledged that Bravo’s participation in the practice match is in doubt.

He also revealed that Cricket West Indies does not want the match to be held at the National Cricket Centre in Couva.

Asked whether Bravo will be playing on Tuesday, he said: “At this point in time, Darren Bravo is in our squad.” Probed as to whether the regional governing body has an issue with Darren’s presence in the squad, he admitted, “They do. I’m working towards resolving that but the bigger issue right now is the venue. The West Indies board has an issue with playing at the NCC, what exactly is the nature of it, I’m not sure.” Ragoonath, who played 66 First Class matches for TT over a decade, said he is trying his best to get the match to be played at the NCC or at another venue.

But he noted his task is challenging as it is currently a long weekend with a public holiday on Monday.

“By tomorrow I will know for sure and only if the game is off I will send out a (press) release,” he said.

The NCC in Couva has hosted Regional Super50 (men and women) matches in the recent past with the full approval of the regional governing body.

The source told Newsday that it is the banning of Bravo and not the venue that is putting the match in doubt.