Santa Rosa, who sealed the title a week earlier, were undone by a 71st minute goal by Jason Devenish, at the St Mary’s Ground in St Clair.

Nonetheless, the champs finished the season with a tally of 51 points from 26 games, four more than Defence Force, who were also in losers’ row on Sunday.

At the WASA Ground in St Joseph, the hosts prevailed by a 2-1 margin. Dwight Crichlow found the back of the net in the 34th minute while Nathan Julien doubled the lead in the 70th.

Stephan Antoine got the lone goal for the Army-Coast Guard combination, in the 89th.

Club Sando Moruga had an easy time on Sunday, as they earned a 3-0 victory, by default, over Petrotrin Palo Seco at the Grand Chemin Recreation Ground in Moruga.

Fourth-placed Guaya United got a second-half double from Kevin Jagdeosingh to defeat hosts Matura ReUnited 2-1 at the Arima Velodrome. Matura went ahead through Dorian Robinson in the 27th but Jagdeosingh hit back for the visitors with strikes in the 71st and 90th.

Finishing in fifth spot on the standings were Siparia Spurs, who got the better of Real Maracas 3-2 at the Maracas Recreation Ground in St Joseph.

Andy London, who was the top scorer in the Premier Division with 26, scored twice for Siparia, in the 41st and 45th, while Marcus Kelly found the back of the net in the 12th. Veteran midfielder Ryan Stewart scored twice for Maracas, in the 30th and 83rd. In a meeting of lower- placed squads, Bethel United registered a 4-3 victory over table- proppers Marabella Family Crisis Centre at Guaracara Park, Pointe-a-Pierre.

Akeel Scott (69th and 84th), Teejay Cadiz (46th) and Densyl James (76th) netted for Bethel United while Kurlan Khan (28th), Andrei Pacheco (59th) and Daniel Smith (74th) replied for Marabella. Police and 1976 FC Phoenix played to a 2-2 draw at the St James Barracks.

Ricardo Peltier (45th), brother of ex-national winger Lester Peltier, and Jason Boodram (52nd) struck for the lawmen, while Shelton Williams (36th) and Lejandro Williams (65th) scored for Phoenix.

The National Aquatic Centre was not only a haven for National Records this weekend, but several athletes achieved qualifying times for CARIFTA and CCCAN 2017.

The meet also served as the first qualifier for long course national teams next year, namely the Bahamas-hosted CARIFTA (CCAQT) Swim Championships and the TT -hosted CCCAN (CQT) Championships.

Wilson led the record charge on Sunday by first smashing the 1997 mark in the 9-10 200m Individual Medley, initially held by Nicholas Bovell in 2:38.34, to win gold in an 11-12 CARIFTA (CQT) qualifying time of 2:36.40.

The multiple-record holder then went on to decimate his own 50m freestyle record of 28.77, establishing a new time of 27.69 seconds. Wilson, together with silver medallist Nikoli Blackman (28.72) of Marlins Swim Club, achieved CCAQT) and CQT times.

Zoe Anthony of Marlins, who broke her first ever record on Saturday, added two more in the 9-10 50m and 100m breaststroke.

Anthony, who missed the national 50m breast record by 0.1 seconds in her silver medal finish behind St. Lucian Naima Hazell on ‘Day Two’, swam 38.36 seconds in a time trial on Sunday where she erased Ayeisha Collymore’s 1998 record of 38.64, in a swim which earned her an 11-12 CQT and CCAQT.

Anthony then joined the 11- 12s in the 100m breaststroke as an exhibition swimmer where she emerged with the second fastest time among all participants in 1:24.96, erasing the 2012 record in the 9-10 category, which previously stood at 1:26.87.

The event was won by Naomi Patterson of Tidal Wave in 1:23.68 while the silver medallist was Arielle Dickson in a CCAQT of 1:27.66. Anthony went on to win gold in the 200 IM with a time of 2:44.31 to qualify for CARIFTA 2017.

The day’s races ended with the 200m freestyle relays, where Tidal Wave won gold in five events, Flying Fish won two gold, while Blue Dolphins, Tsunami and Marlins won one each.

De Silva’s Central FC teammates – goalkeeper Jan-Michael Williams and midfielder Nathaniel Garcia, may be denied selection from the national team for next week’s international friendlies away to Nicaragua (on December 27 and 30). Central FC’s owner Brent Sancho, last Friday, revealed that he was told in no uncertain terms from Trinidad and Tobago team coach Tom Saintfiet that the trio had to participate in the training camp in order to merit selection.

Sancho fumed that the players were being forced to skip club duties for a camp, and matches, that do not fall on FIFA match dates.

The former TT defender and Minister of Sport, in a telephone interview yesterday, stated that the trio were involved in a national team training session yesterday morning at Marabella.

“They trained Saturday, Sunday and Monday,” said Sancho. “My players were told that they have to go and train. Apparently they were told that if they play in the game (today for Central FC against Morvant Caledonia United), they’ll be dropped from the squad.” Asked if Saintfiet’s directive will be strictly for the Central FC trio or the other Pro League players involved in the TT team training, Sancho replied, “it’s left to be seen what is the mandate for the other players. But he told the Central FC players that if they play, that they’ll be dropped from the squad.” Sancho continued, “as I said earlier, no coach should be saying these kinds of things to their players. This is a man that’s trying to hold a training camp and (the games) are outside of FIFA dates. I’m absolutely flabbergasted that he’s carrying on in such a manner.

“We’ve tried to contact the management team but they’ve never returned my calls, never answered my calls. So it’s either their way or the highway.” There are Pro League matches today and Friday, and Sancho insists that he will like to have his players, particularly Williams and Garcia, available for domestic matches this week.

“Central’s position remains (the same),” stressed Sancho. “We have injuries, we have suspensions (to deal with). All we’re asking, and I’ll go back to the original letter we sent on Tuesday asking for some level of discussion where the coach can have an understanding of our position. We have allowed them to train Saturday and Sunday, and even (yesterday), the day before the game.

“We’re not acting in bad faith at all,” Sancho added.

“We’ve shown that we’ve acted in very good faith. But it’s the coach, and the Association, have given no response to say ‘look we understand your situation’.

You really have to question what is their motive. Is it really to select the best team to go to Nicaragua or is it to prove some sort of point that is not there? I don’t understand, I really am baffled. This is the first time, since the club is existing, that we’ve ran in to this kind of situation.” Manager Azaad Khan, commenting on the situation yesterday, remarked: “Remember at the end of the day the coach is in charge.” He added: “Talk to him (Saintfiet) and hear what he says.”. Efforts to reach Saintfiet up to press time proved futile as the TT FA press officer indicated he was resting

Defence Force, who were eighth in the 10- team table a month ago, have risen to fifth after registering their sixth straight victory – three in the First Citizens Cup and three in the League.

As was the case in their 2-0 win over St Ann’s Rangers last Tuesday, striker Devorn Jorsling and midfielder Hashim Arcia found the back of the net for Defence Force, while Jamaican defensive midfielder and team captain Damian Williams got the lone item for Jabloteh.

Jorsling, on Sunday, got things going for the Army-Coast Guard combination in the 20th minute, with a wonderfully-taken free-kick, from 25 metres out, which flew to the top left-hand corner, past the leaping goalkeeper Shemel Louison. This goal was Jorsling’s 11th in those six matches and, with national coach Tom Saintfiet in attendance, the stockily-built centre forward continued to show that despite his age (he will turn 33 on December 27), he has not lost his finishing touch.

Arcia was the only Trinidad and Tobago player called up for a training camp by Saintfiet who started Sunday’s game; fellow Defence Force player Curtis Gonzales was not on the match-day team while Jabloteh’s forward Willis Plaza was a second half substitute.

Arcia, in the 23rd minute, got a ball down the right by winger Kerry Joseph and squared it to ex-national left-back Aklie Edwards who forced a good save from Louison.

However, the second goal duly came six minutes before the halftime interval. Edwards played a ball down the left to Jorsling and the striker whipped in a cross which was met by a leaping Arcia, who placed his header to the left of Louison.

Defence Force seemed content to hold on to their advantage in the second half but got a scare in the 86th when substitute Tyrone Charles narrowly missed the target with a left-footed shot.

Jabloteh pulled one back in the dying seconds when Williams met a low freekick from the edge of the box on the right by Charles, and backheeled it past a stunned Andre Marchan in the Defence Force goal.

In the earlier contest on Sunday, at Couva, Ma Pau Stars rallied from a goal down to blank cellar-placed Point Fortin Civic 3-1.

Jamille Boatswain netted for Point Fortin in the 30th but Stars, in the second half, replied though Kerry Baptiste (55th), Ancil Wells (59th own goal) and Jason Scotland (61st penalty).

And, at the Manny Ramjohn Stadium in Marabella on Sunday, Morvant Caledonia United strolled past St Ann’s Rangers 2-0 with strikes from Kareem Joseph (10th) and Sheldon Holder (50th).

On Friday, at Couva, leaders Central FC were held to a 1-1 draw by Club Sando while Connection breezed past Police 3-1.

Tom Yew, not ranked in the top four in the category, defeated the second ranked Koylass in three sets to advance to the final four.

Koylass jumped out to an early lead winning the first set 4-6, but Tom Yew showed grit to level the match by winning the second set 6-3. In the Super Tie-break, Tom Yew was a 10-3 winner.

In another girls U-16 singles match, fourth seed Abigail Jones outlasted Rhyse Houllier 6-3, 6-0.

Most of the matches in the boys U-16 quarter-finals went as expected as top seed Adam Ramkissoon, second seed Edward Laquis and third seed Samuel West all won in straight sets.

However, Ethan Jeary created an upset, getting past fourth seed Rahsaan Wilkinson 6-2, 6-3.

Advancing to the semi-finals in the girls U-12 category were Jade Ali and Gabrielle Mackenzie.

Ali got past Sanjili Seenath 5-4 (5), 4-2, while Mackenzie defeated Adalia Badroe 4-0, 5-4 (1).

Matches continue from 9 am today.

RESULTS: Boys U-16 Quarter-finals Samuel West def Joel Alexander Seon 6-0, 6-0 Adam Ramkissoon def Kyle Lee Young 6-0, 6-1 Edward Laquis def Jordan Mukerji 6-1, 7-5 Ethan Jeary def Rahsaan Wilkinson 6-2, 6-3

Girls U-12 Quarter-finals Jade Ali def Sanjili Seenath 5-4 (5), 4-2 Gabrielle Mackenzie def Adalia Badroe 4-0, 5-4 (1)

Girls U-16 Quarter-finals Jade Tom Yew def Victoria Koylass 4-6, 6-3, 10-3 Abigail Jones def Rhyse Houllier 6-3, 6-0

Boys Under-21 Round One Vivan Sabga def Shaneil George 6-1, 6-0 Jualon Greig def Joseph Aleong 6-1, 6-2 Keshan Moonasar def Timothy Davis 6-3, 6-4

Boys U-10 Round One James Hadden def Ezekiel George 4-0, 4-0

Girls U-10 Round Robin Jordane Dookie def Jaeda-Lee Daniel-Joseph 4-1, 4-1 Zara Ghuran def Sydney Doyle 4-1, 4-0

Boys U-12 Round One Elias Ali def Daniel Jeary 4-2, 4-1 Lorcan Chan Pak def Christopher Roberts 4-1, 5-4 (4) Nicholas Ready def Tim Pasea 4-2, 5-3 Shae Millington def Saqiv Williams 4-1, 2-4, 10-8

Boys U-14 Round One Nathan Valdez def Tyrell George 6-1, 3-6, 13-11 Kyle Kerry def Luca Shamsi 6-0, 6-0

Girls U-14 Round One Aalisha Alexis def Daniella Orr 6-0, 6-2 Isabel Abraham def Charlotte Merry 6-3, 6-2 Keesa Lee Young def Isabella D’Arcy 6-0, 6-0 Chelsea Mukerji def Kaela Frank 6-4, 6-3.

In yet another dismal showing, the visitors went down by ten wickets to two-time reigning champions, Guyana Jaguars in the fifth round encounter at the National Stadium here, a defeat which effectively left their campaign in crisis.

Red Force entered the contest – the final one before the Christmas break – rock bottom and will remain last in the six-team standings after managing 3.2 points to move to 35.6.

Jaguars, meanwhile, collected 20.6 points to move to 67.4 points, clinching their first victory since the opening round when they crushed Jamaica Scorpions.

Resuming the final day on 96 for two with a big task of saving the game, Red Force were dismissed for 235 in their second innings. Opener Kyle Hope, unbeaten on 20 overnight, made 40 while Jason Mohammed got 36, captain Yannick Ottley 31 and Yannic Cariah, 27.

Left-arm spinner Veerasammy Permaul was once again at the heart of the attack, claiming five for 53 to end with match figures of nine for 93 while fast bowler Keon Joseph (2-38) and left-arm spinner Gudakesh Motie (2-92) finished with two wickets apiece.

Set 20 for victory, Jaguars needed only 16 deliveries to get home, with Shimron Hetmyer stroking an unbeaten 17 from 15 balls with two fours and a six.

Still requiring a further 120 runs at the start of the day to make Jaguars bat again, Red Force were in early trouble when they lost nightwatchman Khary Pierre (5) in the fifth over of the day at 112 for three.

Hope and Mohammed then added 35 to repair the damage, raising hopes of Red Force getting something from the game.

While Hope faced 185 balls and struck three fours and a six, Mohammed counted four fours and a six in a fluent 66- ball knock. Hope was eventually caught, hooking at Joseph at 147 for four to leave Red Force on 151 for four at the interval.

Unbeaten on 26 at lunch, Mohammed perished following a delayed resumption because of rain, caught at the wicket off left-arm seamer Raymon Reifer.

Stuttering again at 169 for five, Cariah and Ottley made a last ditch effort to rescue the game in stand of 39 for the sixth wicket.

However, once Cariah was lbw to Permaul, Red Force lost their last five wickets for 27 runs.

With only one win after five rounds of action, TT are last on the six-team standings. Former West Indies manager Omar Khan said there was a lot of excitement before this season but the team has not lived up to expectations.

Khan stated, “A lot of hype was created before the start of the tournament, (reports stated) good preparation was done, the team was well prepared. Before the tournament coach Gus Logie said the team did a lot of work but unfortunately it seems the application is lacking, mental strength of the team is lacking and it is very disappointing to see that we cannot put together that consistency and that span of concentration that is required for four-day cricket.” Former West Indies cricketer Bryan Davis believes the team is not preparing well. Davis stated, “I don’t think the team for the last three years has been a well prepared team. I don’t like the whole preparation aspect, the trial matches how it is played, it is too lackadaisical, it does not seem to be following any definite order. “ Davis added, “When you reach this level of cricket, this level of cricket is one step away from Test cricket. I think it is preparation. We not properly prepared for four-day matches.” Khan and Davis both believe that T20 cricket cannot be blamed for TT ’s demise in the four-day game. Khan explained, “you look at the top class players in the world like Virat Kohli and Joe Root, they play all forms of the game but they can adjust to the different formats, when they playing Test cricket you see them concentrating and fighting, batting differently.

I don’t think we have the kind of mental preparation and motivation that is required within the team structure that is allowing our players to develop and understand their roles and responsibilities at this level.” Davis also believes the team is not motivated. Davis said, “they have talented players there but I looked at some of the cricket yesterday (Sunday) through the computer and men walking around with their shoulders down and they don’t look like if they happy. They playing the game but they look like a losing bunch of players. So somehow they are not motivated, and a team is only motivated when they feel they’re good.” Davis explained that when a team practices hard in the nets they will be more confident in matches.

The former Glamorgan player believes Red Force captain Yannick Ottley was rushed into the position.

“I think it is very unfair to put Yannick Ottley as captain of the team because I don’t think he has that experience and I don’t think he has that knowledge. He might develop it and I hope he does, but certainly he is far too green a cricketer to put into that situation. I think it is tough on him, I am not blaming him, but all this comes back to selectors.” Khan also believes Ottley is not ready to be captain of the TT team.

“I think Ottley in my humble opinion he needs a lot of guidance, he needs a lot of help. I don’t think he is ready for that level of national senior team as yet. I think they need to review that and really look at that seriously, “ Khan stated.

De Coteau-Sammy has partnered with Health City Cayman Islands (HCCI), an accredited tertiary care hospital in the Cayman Islands, a British overseas territory, specialising in chronic and acute cardiac, orthopaedic, neurological and paediatric cases.

Its website says, “We are the largest hospital in the Caribbean to be accredited by JCI, and our patient services reflect those high standards of care. These include: semi and private patient rooms, intensive care unit (ICU) suite with 17 ICU beds, a two-bed triage and fourbed recovery unit, three operating theatres, two hybrid operating theatres, laboratory operating on a 24/7 basis for both inpatient and outpatient services, imaging suite encompassing MRI, gamma camera, nuclear medicine, and CT technology.” It also offers cardiology, anaesthesiology, endocrinology, medical oncology, orthopaedics, paediatrics, physiotherapy, pulmonology and surgical services such as bariatric surgery, cardiac surgery, thoracic surgery, orthopaedic surgery, neurosurgery and spinal surgery.

In an interview with Newsday de Coteau-Sammy explained why she partnered with HHCI. “During my pregnancy I had complications. So I was forced to be sent overseas. I was diagnosed with placenta previa [a condition in which the placenta partially or wholly blocks the neck of the uterus, so interfering with normal delivery of a baby].

They did not even have the medication in Montserrat for me and when I tried to get it in Antigua, the neighbouring island they did not have it either.

“The doctor said, ‘you know what, once the bleeding stops for a day leave and go to the States because if anything happens to you, we cannot treat with it here’,” she said.

De Coteau-Sammy said when she got to the US she went to Orlando Health and there was a network of doctors under one umbrella from which she could choose. “You could search by speciality and find a gynaecologist or obstetrician and you could find out what hospitals they practise in, what they’ve done,” she said.

She originally envisaged starting a website, where all doctors within the region could be listed.

Noting that there were many people within the region who travel, she said a website should be readily available where someone could go on the site and find a doctor as well as read testimonials about the doctor.

The HHCI’s tagline, “Welcome to world-class, destination healthcare” speaks directly to the core of medical tourism. A field that is set to grow by US$32.5 billion by 2019. According to a July 2015 marketwatch.com report, citing a report titled “Medical Tourism Market (India, Thailand, Singapore, Malaysia, Mexico, Brazil, Taiwan, Turkey, South Korea, Costa Rica, Poland, Dubai and Philippines) – Global Industry Analysis, Size, Share, Growth, Trends and Forecast, 2013 – 2019” by Transparency Report it noted, “the value of the global medical tourism industry was pegged at US$10.5 billion in 2012. This is estimated to grow to US$32.5 billion by 2019…” It is a combination of these factors which led de Coteau- Sammy to partner with Health City Cayman Islands to provide model health care, coupled with the Caribbean’s sun, sea and sand. The rates she said are approximately 30 to 90 percent cheaper than that offered in the US.

“It [getting that type of treatment in the region] expanded for me based on the facility I experienced there. Based on the flat fee rate they had as an option. Finding out that if you paid with insurance you paid four times as much as a flat rate.

Knowing the facility in Cayman, I mean it was really important to me to provide that to Trinidad.

“When I had my daughter there were so many horror stories with women who were dying during pregnancy. Dying with babies or lost their babies. Getting it in paper bags. For me that was really difficult.” She expressed one of her biggest fears prior to having her daughter was childbirth. When she heard the “horror stories” during her pregnancy, “it was extremely nerve-racking and I wanted to ensure we provide quality health care or give people the option at a discounted rate.” De Coteau-Sammy said people always think if they go to the US it would be rather costly and they would be willing to take their chances in TT. Something, she believes, should never be the case for anyone. “It should never be a situation where you say I would take my chances when it comes to your life.”

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Traditionally, women find characteristics that are associated with high levels of testosterone are, not only attractive, but also definite signs of strength and power.

These are two of the most important traits in primitive times. As a result, the importance of hair to men predates the ancient Rome era, and any sign of hair problems can be disturbing.

One of the most prevalent types of hair loss among men is androgenetic alopecia.

This is caused by genetics, as well as the testosterone derivative- hormone called dihydrotestosterone (DHT), and often results in receding hairlines.

I know it sounds contradictory that a male hormone is the actual culprit for shedding one of the masculine characteristics.

You may recall that I discussed, on my previous articles, that the main enemy of hair is the DHT? Let me give you a quick recap.

Under normal circumstances testosterone in its natural form, facilitates the development of male biological characteristics, such as hair growth.

However, due to many reasons like hormone imbalances or genetics, the testosterone is converted into DHT, which is a very irritating androgen. It is five times more potent than testosterone.

What’s tricky with DHT is that it attaches to the androgen receptors within the follicles more easily than the testosterone, and it tends to stay within the receptors for longer periods of time, and this is how balding is manifested.

Let me share with you how hair normally grows.

Hair growth is divided into three phases: anagen, catagen and telogen.

Anagen is referred to as the hair growth phase.

In this phase, your hair continues to grow for two to six years.

Catagen, on the other hand, is the phase that allows the follicles to renew itself in a span of two weeks.

While telogen is the resting phase of the hair follicles, which lasts up to four months.

Well-maintained hair continues to page 6B Once telogen is over, the entire process restarts.

Consequently, the old hair is pushed out by the growth of the new ones.

In androgenetic alopecia, the DHT reduces the hair growth and follicle renewal cycles, while the resting phase is prolonged.

The hairs in the resting stage are less anchored.

This is the reason why clumps of hair are easily pulled out, even with soft brushing.

Another way in which DHT affects the follicles, is that it causes miniaturisation or shrinking of the follicles, causing the hair to become thinner and thinner with every hair cycle.

Androgenetic alopecia in men typically starts with hair thinning at the sides, then at the top, eventually becoming a bald patch in the middle.

I understand that hair balding in men can be very difficult, considering it has a negative impact on their self-esteem, and self-esteem is very crucial among males.

As worrisome as it can be, there are many medical and home therapeutics that can be followed to manage physical and emotional well-being.

Please take some time to view my blogs for more information.

It is still best that you consult a trichologist, to be sure of the causes of hair loss.

Germaine Williams- Beckles is a doctor of trichology (DT T?CT), nutrition consultant, motivational speaker, coach, mentor, Rayogee Wellness Lifestyle, Woodbrook; germainewilliamsbeckles.

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THERE is a mythical view that bullying affects the lives and psyche of children ONLY; this is far from the truth. Let me start by stating that bullying means one person, or group of persons, being deliberately cruel to another individual and/or group for any given reason.

However, over the years conversations regarding bullying have focused solely on children because they are identified easily and their actions are far more visible. Adult bullies are also very much alive and well, very crafty and also engage in their bullying actions in a subtle manner. Research has shown that well-established bullies become professionals at their bullying tactics which they have been practising from their formative years. Some work well concealing their tactics behind various masks of authority, superior knowledge, money and any other type of characteristic that exude power and self-inflation.

In her recent research on bullying, Jaana Juvonen, Prof of Development Psychology at the University of California, Los Angeles, alluded to the fact that bigger, stronger children create a social hierarchy, and appoint themselves as leaders.

She added “the bullies are clearly in charge, gaining power and status that translate into a big time boost.” In the pockets of bullying you’d find insecurity, low self-esteem and self-confidence and possibly child abuse all of which equate to having power over others.

Unfortunately, all bullies are equipped with one common objective which is to hurt others. A few IWRN clients are now receiving specialised counselling as a result of the psychological impairment now affecting them due to years of bullying masked by domestic violence.

Victims of bullying describe it as a harrowing experience that affects every being of their co-existence, to the extent, that they sometimes feel suicidal. Quite a lot of research has been conducted and continues to be undertaken to unearth what motivates and/ or influences an individual whether child or adult to bully others, but the real answer is still forthcoming.

However, while the research gets deeper, there are some common causes that contribute to bullying.

A dysfunctional family environment does not give the assurance that a child raised in such an environment would become a bully, but research has shown that a large percentage of bullies were starved of affection and therefore, bullying is their means of response.

Children and adults who tend to exert force and aggression on others need to be in control, and so, enjoy their ability to subdue others.

Bullies by nature do not care, neither do they respect the feelings of others, as they lack empathy and enjoy inflicting pain on others.

Bullying is a serious global issue which must be addressed NOW…Join the team of leading professionals from Trinidad and Tobago, United States of America and the United Kingdom on January 26, 2017 at the conference “The Power Within: Love your body, love you” as we attempt to find answers not only to bullying, but to a myriad of issues that impact the well-being of others.

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