A release from the UWI regional headquarters in Mona, Jamaica said the university welcomed Chancellor Bermudez, to mark the change in leadership as he assumed the post of the highest office-holder in the UWI system. Bermudez as Chancellor shall preside at meetings of the Council (the highest governing body of the regional university) and any Convocation and shall have such powers and perform such duties as may be conferred upon the holder of the office of Chancellor by The UWI Charter or any Statute, Ordinance or Regulation, according to the university’s statutes and ordinances.

Bermudez has been an entrepreneur for over 40 years. He led the growth of his family- owned firm, to a regional business throughout the Caribbean and Latin America.

He has enjoyed a distinguished career in business, serving as either chairman or board director for several corporate bodies in Trinidad and Tobago and the Caribbean.

The UWI said his vision for the UWI outlines a keen sense of the mission, effectiveness, relevance and interdependence of academia and the economy.

His professional experience as a Caribbean- wide entrepreneur with business acumen garnered from across the region suggests that, the UWI said, he will continue the outstanding tradition of chancellorship at the university.

Abdool scored 325 runs during the season with her highest score being 107 at an average of 65. Abdool took 16 wickets during the season and her best bowling figures were five for 10.

It was the second award Abdool won this year, after winning the girls Cricketer of the Year award at the PowerGen Secondary Schools Cricket League awards recently.

Among those who attended the awards were brands commercial manager at Flow Jacinta Pinard, director of marketing at Flow Cindy- Ann Gatt and president of the SSCL Surujdath Mahabir.

HONOUR ROLL BOYS UNDER-15 ZONAL WINNERS 2017 North Zone Runners Up – Fatima College Winners – St Mary’s College East Zone Runners Up – St George’s College Winners – Holy Cross College

North East Zone Runners Up – Swaha Hindu College Winners – Manzanilla Secondary School

Tobago Zone Runners Up – Roxbrorough Secondary Winners – Signal Hill Secondary School

Central Zone Runners Up – Couva East Secondary Winners – Vishnu Boys Hindu College

South Zone Runners Up – Barrackpore West Secondary Winners – Presentation College, San Fernando

South West Zone Runners Up – Shiva Boys Hindu College Winners – Fyzabad Secondary School

South East Zone Runners Up – Rio Claro East Secondary Winner – Rio Claro West Secondary

GIRLS UNDER-16 ZONAL WINNERS North Zone Runners Up – St Francois Girls Winners – Holy Name Convent

Tobago Runners Up – Speyside High Winners – Signal Hill Secondary

Central Zone Runners Up – Miracle Ministries Pentecostal High Winners – Holy Faith Convent

South Zone Runners Up – Naparima Girls College Winners – Barrackpore West Secondary

South West Runners Up – Penal Convent Winners – Vessigny Secondary

South East Runners Up – Rio Claro West Secondary Winners – Barrackpore Asja Girls College

NATIONAL WINNERS Boys

Interzone Under-14 Runners Up – South Zone Winners – East Zone Girls Hardball Runners Up – East Zone Winners – South Zone Boys T10 Runners Up – Iere High School Winners – San Juan North Secondary

Girls Under-16 Runners Up – Holy Name Convent

Winners – Barrackpore West Secondary

Cricketers of the Year Shania Abdool – Barrackpore East Secondary

Shalini Samaroo – Barrackpore East Secondary

Jesse Ferdinand – Holy Name Convent

Alysha Gomes – St Joseph Secondary School

Shunelle Sawh – Holy Faith Convent, Couva

Cricketer of the Year: Shania Abdool

Six men’s teams competed, along with three women’s teams.

Each six-a-side match lasted 15 minutes, with play temporarily slowed by a bee infestation.

The Men’s finals saw Paragon and Malvern play to a 1-1 draw at the end of regulation time, each team’s goal-scorer respectively being Joel Daniel and Tyrese Benjamin. The match was decided by a penalty-styled challenge shootout, in which Paragon edged out Malvern 3-2.

In the Women’s Finals, Magnolia comfortably beat Paragon 4-0, with two goals from Samantha Olton and one each from Kaithlyn Olton and Toni Campbell- Warren.

The Men’s preliminaries consisted of 15 games – Malvern 1, Fatima 0; Paragon 3, Queen’s Park 0; Fatima 1, Raiders 0; Queen’s Park 1, Shape 0; Malvern 3, Paragon 0; Fatima 1, Shape 0; Malvern 1, Queen’s Park 0; Paragon 2, Raiders 1; Fatima 0, Queen’s Park 0; Malvern 5, Raiders 0; Paragon 2, Shape 0; Raiders 1, Shape 1; Paragon 3, Fatima 0; Malvern 2, Shape 0 and Queen’s Park 2, Raiders 0.

Newsday learnt that the TTHB is now set to host a veteran’s tournament next Sunday, plus a series of indoor tournaments in September and October.

In a media statement yesterday, Mayor Gopaul Boodhan called on burgesses to play their part and stop the breeding of mosquitoes and the spread of mosquito borne diseases.

“Prevention and eradication starts with you,” Boodhan stated, and noted that the CBC’s public health department was engaged in an active spraying campaign throughout the region.

He observed that Health Evaluators were also proactively visiting every premises in all electoral districts throughout the Borough, inspecting the respective properties, treating the mosquito breeding grounds on properties as well as distributing informational pamphlets on the preventative measures that can be taken.

“The Chaguanas Borough Corporation also continues to work with the Country Medical Officer of Health as well as Public Health Inspectors, regarding the cutting of vacant and overgrown lots, as we pursue combative measure to address this situation,” he stated. In late January, Health Minister Terrance Deyalsingh had described the Aedes Aegypti mosquito as public health “enemy number one” as it is the carried of the zika, chikungunya, dengue and yellow fever viruses

One of the highlights of the occasion was a meeting between officials of the Ministry of Foreign and CARICOM Affairs and a team of Spanish officials to discuss Spanish investment in Trinidad and Tobago; joint cooperation in the field of tourism; political dialogue between the two countries; the possibilities of further deepening economic and trade relations as well as the interest of Trinidad and Tobago and Spain in actively collaborating on cultural issues and people- to-people programmes. The officials are also actively discussing a Memorandum of Understanding on Cooperation in Cultural Affairs.

Representatives from the commercial sectors of both countries also attended the “Second Trinidad and Tobago-Spain Partnership Forum” where they analysed possible joint ventures as well as ways to enhance investment and trade matters. A statement from the Ministry of Foreign and Caricom Affairs said the visit by the Spanish Secretary of State testified to the excellent relations enjoyed by the two countries and demonstrates the willingness and determination of both countries to broaden the spectrum of common endeavours.

The statement said Trinidad and Tobago and Spain promote shared values and principles including the protection of and respect for human rights; the advancement of sustainable development goals; adoption of policies and practices to address matters relating to climate change, terrorism and organised crime among other things.

Both countries expressed their will to strengthen bilateral cooperation within regional and international fora in order to more effectively contribute to creating global solutions for global challenges. The officials stated their readiness to help forge the necessary consensus within the international community to provide a reasonable, humanitarian, long-lasting and sound response to the major issues of the 21st century.

Both teams had similar records in this round by beating Australia (3-1) and losing (3-0) to France and the game started equally, matching each other point for point.

The African champions then pulled away at 12-11 through tricky serves from captain Nana Christelle Tchoudjang. She was also influential throughout the set with her spiking at different angles and paces which gave the visitors the win at 25-18 for the 1-0 lead.

After trailing 7-5 in the second set, Channon ‘De Cannon’ Thompson fuelled energy into TT with some electrifying serves giving her team the lead. The local team maintained the advantage in the set from then onwards to win 25-18 and tie the game 1-1.

The inclusion of Delicia Pierre proved decisive and the “Soca Spikers” seemed to find their rhythm in the game from the beat of the drums and the vocal crowd cheering them on.

The third set started identical to the first set and it was tied at 10-10 when the Cameroonians went on a five-point run to lead 15-10 and didn’t turn back as they finished off comfortably to win at 25-17 and take the 2-1 advantage.

Another close set in the fourth and at 12-12, TT went on a sixpoint run as they upped their blocking and passing game much to the delight of hundreds of supporters as they kept their hopes alive by winning 25-18.

TT would have wanted a reset button for the fifth set but they lacked enthusiasm and concentration from the first point which allowed the visitors the win the set easily at 15-10. Cameroon’s Tchoudjang led the scorers with 17 points whilst TT’s Pierre had 15. TT finished the match with a tournament high of 39 unforced errors compared to their opponents 25.

TT’s coach Francisco Cruz said, “It is a big challenge to play against these teams, because they train and play against good teams.

We need to play more matches against good teams in order to help our concentration.” A satisfied captain Renele Forde mentioned, “I’m proud of my team despite the loss. We made errors in key moments that cost us the game but the positives were us getting good points in our blocking and our playing around the net.” Cameroon coach Akono Jean Rene took the positives out of the Grand Prix saying, “Good experience being here in especially as we won two games. It was our first tournament since Olympics but we had a short preparation.

We won three and lost three in the Grand Prix so it’s all good.” Cameroon skipper and star player Tchoudjang echoed her coach’s comments. “I’m satisfied with finishing with three wins and three losses because it’s our first time and hope next time we can be better. The game was difficult because TT is a good physical and technical team.” In the previous match, France were made to battle against Australia to complete the Grand Prix unbeaten. The French team won 3-2 ((17-25, 25-18, 25-23, 24-26, 15-12).

Both teams will meet again when Australia will host the Group 3 Final Four in Canberra from July 22-23.

The suspect was detained hours later. A preliminary report stated the shooting may have been accidental.

Investigators also believe the illegal weapon recovered on the night of the incident was being held in safe keeping for someone.

At the time, it is also believed the suspect was “fooling around with the weapon” resulting in the shooting incident which claimed Alexander’s life.

An autopsy was expected to be performed yesterday at the Forensic Science Centre, St James.

A week ago, changes were made across the city including relocation of several taxi stands and a change in traffic flow. Regrello hosted a meeting with members of the Marabella Taxi Drivers Association and senior police officers yesterday following which, the Short Street change was announced.

The Couva Taxi stand will now be relocated to Upper High Street opposite Republic Bank. The Marabella Taxi stand will be relocated along Pointe-a-Pierre Road in front Royal Castle. Regrello said plans were implemented following recommendations by taxi drivers.

“Vehicles from Pointe-a-Pierre Road would enter Short Street and exit unto High Street and make that short route back onto Pointea- Pierre Road. It makes a lot of sense,” he said.

The new traffic plans should greatly reduce traffic congestion and pressure on police officers to maintain law and order. The mayor said that he and his team will look into implementing strategic drop off points around the city.

“It should not be ‘drive, I’ll take it here’ scenario. Drivers have to decide where a passenger would be dropped off and we have already established certain drop off points,” Regrello said.

TT lead the standings with three wins and one loss going into today’s final round which bowls off at 9.30 am. A victory for TT over fourth placed Leeward Islands at the National Cricket Centre in Couva will see the home team defend the title.

The TT batsmen were disappointing in round four. Batting first TT were dismissed for 148 in 36.4 overs at the Brian Lara Cricket Academy. Chasing a revised target of 147, Windward Islands got to 149/8 in 47.2 overs.

Furlonge is counting on the batsmen to step up to the challenge today.

“We just have to forget (Sunday’s) game. (Today) is a new game and (we must) go there and play cricket the way it is supposed to be played,” Furlonge said. “We don’t need to panic. The batsmen need to settle and play proper shots and most of all if we bat first we have to bat 50 overs.” Furlonge said his batsmen were scoring at a solid rate against the Windward Islands but must concentrate more.

“The run rate was good but the wicket column was poor. We did not bat well yesterday (Sunday), so we need to improve on that.

The batsmen need to concentrate a little longer. We had a small session this morning (yesterday) so hopefully that helps.” Furlonge is hopeful for better weather at the National Cricket Centre today. The TT coach recalled that the second round match between Windward Islands and Barbados at the same venue was washed out on Thursday.

“All we concentrating on is winning the game. My only concern is the weather so we keeping our eyes on that.” Each wicket taken by a fast bowler in the tournament earns 0.1 fast bowling points for their team. The final placings may be decided by fast bowling points. TT are not focusing on the fast bowling points, as a victory today will ensure they lift the title.

Furlonge said, “Once we win the game fast bowling points has no effect on anything.” After a slow start to the tournament, second placed Barbados are hoping for a victory over fifth placed Guyana and a TT defeat to win the crown. Third placed Windward Islands will face last placed Jamaica.

FIXTURES – TT vs Leeward Islands, National Cricket Centre,Couva; Guyana vs Barbados, Gilbert Park, Couva; Jamaica vs Windward Islands, Brian Lara Cricket Academy, Tarouba.

He calculated this to be 40 percent of the more than 280,000 containers which pass through the port annually. The unchecked containers are deemed as belonging to ‘captains of industry, the JSC was told. Each JSC member reflected yesterday on their visit last Friday to the Port aimed at seeing firsthand the security, or lack thereof, at the port.

De Freitas lamented, “a gaping hole in security” posed by the Port’s physical layout including a mere eight-foot perimeter fence and easy access to the Caricom Wharf by boats. De Freitas deplored a lack of use of existing resources. The JSC, chaired by Minister in the Office of the Attorney General Fitzgerald Hinds, revealed a litany of security lapses at the Port that are likely to facilitate a reported $100 million a year trade in illicit guns.

Hinds said that after talks in 2005, scanners were installed in 2014 but have never been used due to the Public Services Association’s (PSA) fear of risk to human health. Hinds said all other unions at the Port have signed an MOU to use these scanners, which have been ruled safe to use by two unnamed experts, a radiation expert and a nuclear physicist.

Two hand-scanners were at each of the Port and at Point Lisas, yet the citizenry is not benefitting from the security these devices were supposed to bring, Hinds said adding, “We are deeply concerned.” De Freitas said that if the scanners are put to use, it will take five minutes to scan a container and mean that 100 percent of containers could be scanned.

St Augustine MP Prakash Ramdhar said the scanners are non-operational despite a Government instruction to use them, saying, “It’s more than sabotage.” Guns illegally enter TT “wholesale” rather than “retail”, he alerted.

He urged Finance Minister Colm Imbert to get his Customs and Excise Division to upgrade its monitoring at the Port.

Independent Senator Paul Richards said the Port premises allow too much free movement of persons from one area to another, over a vast spread. He said too much reliance is place on key personnel, instead of on systems and technology