I was so disappointed as I watched a young man, his vehicle already in the middle of the road, exiting from a side street and no one giving him the opportunity to come fully unto the main road.

Instead, vehicle after vehicle went around him.

Then sometimes you stop, with a hand outstretched to alert the motorist behind you, to give people a chance to cross the road, only to receive a tongue-lashing and plenty horn from irate drivers.

Where is the politeness? Where is the respect from motorists? This kind of behaviour speaks volumes about an individual.

I remind all that you are not the only one using the road. Please be considerate of others. It takes little time to stop and allow someone to cross the street, to exit a side road, for someone to get into their vehicle or park properly.

Being polite on the road will only make us better people.

Arnold Gopeesingh via email

According to police, the men who are not related, were out at sea when their the vessel capsized in rough waters.

Reports are that boat captain Arnold and Ricky boarded the vessel shortly after 11 am on Tuesday. The men left their homes to retrieve their drift nets in the sea off Icacos.

Families of both fishermen have since hosted prayer services at their homes and are hopeful that the men would be found alive.

Arnold is a father of four and has been fishing for the last 33 years.

His wife Sharda Beharry said that the family would not give up the search for the fishermen.

“I have not been able to sleep for the past nights.

My husband is out there and not with his family, his children are crying every minute, they miss their father.

“I am really hoping and praying that there is some miracle and he is alive and just waiting to be rescued,” she told Newsday. Sharda said that she last saw her husband when he left home Tuesday morning. “He told me ‘goodbye’, but I did not know I would be really saying goodbye to him, but my faith is still strong. The only thing that is keeping me together is the hope that he is some how alive somewhere and will be reunited with his family,” the emotional woman said.

e said Arnold is a hard working man. “He worked from morning to night to provide for his family and he was always careful in the sea waters, I cant believe this is happening to us,” the mother of four said.

She said that Arnold and Stephen would always go together to fish in the sea.

“They were good friends and looked out for each other. My husband was like a son to Stephen,” she said. Also speaking to Newsday, Stephen’s father, Ricky Beharry said that he was also hopeful that his son was alive. “This is the hope I have and believe and I wish it is true and I can see my son alive again and hug him,” he said.

According to police, officers of the Port-of-Spain division, Port-of-Spain CID, the K9 division, Special Branch and the Criminal Gang and Intelligence Unit locked down the Enterprise area, between the hours of 10 am and 5 pm. The exercise was co-ordinated by Senior Superintendent Radcliffe Boxhill, led by ASP Ajith Persad and included Sgts Austin and Lopez, PC Lewis and WPC Fraser.

During the exercise, police found four complete military camouflage kits, a bullet-proof vest, and a magazine for a 9mm pistol, while searching an abandoned lot in the Enterprise area. Police officers also had cause to arrest a 32-yearold woman who was in possession of over 100,000 in TT currency. The woman was said to be standing near a mosque in Enterprise.

Another woman, aged 30, was arrested while her Enterprise home was being searched. Police sources revealed that the woman was found in possession of a quantity of marijuana and a tool used to grind marijuana.

All persons who were arrested were taken to the Portof- Spain CID, to be further questioned and charged. The Financial Intelligence Unit was also called in to assist in investigations into the discovery of $100,000.

The four-year project, which began locally in 2012, and was first accommodated in the Chaguanas borough, was done in partnership and with funding from the Canadian government.

Speaking at the “Final Knowledge Sharing Event” yesterday at the Hilton Hotel and Conference Centre, Rufelds said the lessons shared at yesterday’s event, which also included a panel discussion, “will highlight the important role that local government plays in the development of your nation.” With the current phase of the project at an end, she expressed the hope that lessons learned, exchanges on best practices, and networking, have had a positive and lasting effect on human lives in TT and across the Caribbean.

The aim of the project, she said, was to help organs of local government work better with constituents to contribute to economic development.

In Tobago, training in business development among medium, small and micro-enterprises was done. Support in the form of equipment was provided to the Tobago Agro Processors Association (TAPA) to support their processing capability.

“Good work is going on there in Tobago,” she said, and TAPA was working closely with the Tobago House of Assembly (THA).

Among those sharing their experiences and how their entities benefited were chairman of the Couva/Tabaquite/Talparo Regional Corporation Henry Awong, entrepreneur and president of TAPA Darilyn Smart, and local economic development officer, Sangre Grande Regional Corporation, Stacy Ramroop.

Rufelds said over the past four years the Ministry of Local Government and the THA have worked closely with CARILED.

Some of the notable areas of collaboration, she said, had been the advancement of the national policy environment, particularly in terms of rural development, local government, and local economic development.

There has also been significant institution creation and capacity-building at municipal levels. “That is extraordinary,” she said.

Municipal capacity development, she said, was done through various training sessions, study tours to Canada and participation in global conferences such as the United Cities and local government-organised forums.

TTBAA Chairman, Dr Patrick Antoine, reminded that in December 2012, the TTBAA co-signed the Charter on Road Safety for TT, together with the Ministry of Transport.

“In May 2014, we participated in the International Road Federation Third Caribbean Regional Congress, in keeping with the UN International Decade of Action on Road Safety (2011 – 2020).”

All passengers travelling on CAL flights into Port-of-Spain, from New York, Toronto, Grenada, Barbados and Georgetown were treated to an extra special welcome on arrival at the Piarco International Airport terminal.

CAL Senior Marketing Manager Alicia Cabrera, who was on hand to welcome visitors stated, “Caribbean Airlines’ focus is on an enhanced travel experience for our valued customers and the ‘Carnival welcome’ is one of the key events on our Customer Appreciation calendar.” She continued, “We recognise that Carnival is an event which draws thousands of visitors to Trinidad and Tobago, and we want to ensure that they are greeted with warmth and hospitality on arrival to the home of Carnival.” Arriving Passengers were welcomed by Caribbean Airlines’ Invaders Steel Orchestra, host Patrick ‘Hypeman’ Alexis along with a live DJ, and old time Carnival Characters including the Dame Lorraine and Moko Jumbie.

The treats continued with complimentary doubles and the traditional ‘red’ soft drink, as well as Carnival Care packages, which included ‘Carnival Safety Tips’ provided by the Trinidad and Tobago Police Service.

Lucky passengers also won airline tickets and passes to Carnival parties and events.

The Tourism Development Company of Trinidad and Tobago (TDC) was on hand to promote its new Tourism app – “Go Trinbago.” CAL specially thanks the following sponsors: Bryden PI; Angostura; Carib Brewery; RBC and the Trinidad and Tobago Police Service.

Anamika Toyer, 6, again copped gold in both kata and kumite categories, while her brother, Tristan Toyer attained gold in kumite.

Tyrell Broomes was able to fight off his opponents in the 12 – 13 kumite category to obtain the gold medal, while Shanika Hernandez won gold in her 14 – 15 age group and Kristof West gold in kata in his 16-17 category.

Taking silver in their respective age groups were Aariz Celestine and Tristan Toyer in kata, and Shikira Tehera Jones in kumite.

She also gained bronze in kata as well as Giselle Laronde-West and Shanika Hernandez.

Micah Seecharan and Cindy Guevara brought home bronze in kumite.

The small SKIFTT team left their mark at TTKU’s first national tournament for the year.

Batting first at the Queen’s Park Oval in St Clair last Saturday, Merry Boys posted a competitive 318 all out in the first innings.

Mario Belcon top scored with an aggressive 98 for the Diego Martin team, while national cricketer Isaiah Rajah (73) and former West Indies batsman Lincoln Roberts (60 not out) also posted half centuries.

Bowling for Queen’s Park Barbadian medium pacer Javon Searles grabbed five for 58.

Also among the wickets were medium pacer Kevon Cooper (2/57) and spinner Yannic Cariah (2/101). Queen’s Park closed day one on 32 without loss in their first innings with captain Justin Guillen and Marlon Barclay.

At the Pierre Road Ground in Charlieville, home team Alescon Comets will look to add soem quick runs to their first innings score.

Comets closed day one on a healthy 341/8 against Powergen.

In other matches continuing today, Victoria continue their battle against Clarke Road United at the Wilson Road Recreation Ground in Penal, while Tableland face Central Sports at Invaders Ground in Felicity.

FIRST DAY SCORES: MERRY BOYS 318 (Mario Belcon 98, Isaiah Rajah 73, Lincoln Roberts 60 not out, Javon Searles 5/58, Kevon Cooper 2/57, Yannic Cariah 2/101) vs QUEEN’S PARK 32/0.

ALESCON COMETS 341/8 (Kirk Edwards 156, Andy Gobin 57, Kavesh Kantasingh 2/102, Ancil Bhagan 2/95) vs POWERGEN.

VICTORIA 269/7 (Garey Mathurin 63 not out, Keddy Lesporis 41, Marcell Jones 36, Keron Kanhai 34, Yannick Ottley 2/29, Jyd Goolie 2/34) vs CLARKE ROAD UNITED.

TABLELAND 133 all out (Keaton Mahabir 38, Al Small 18, Shazan Babwah 5/60, Steven Shaddick 3/36) and 6/0 vs CENTRAL SPORTS 182 all out (Jahron Alfred 78, Kissoondath Magram 41 not out, Negus Carthy 4/60, Daniel St Clair 3/18).

Batting first, Malgretoute posted a formidable 272 for four led by Deonarine’s knock and 46 from Kristian Ramcharan.

Batchyia United were dismissed for 182 in their reply. Shawn Rampersad (5/4) and Ramcharan (4/48) did the majority of the damage. Roland Pathay (32), Zahir Dean 929) and Ravindra Bahcoo (28) chipped in with the bat. Meanwhile, Green Arrows scored their second victory in the top flight when they defeated Star Wars by four wickets.

After bowling out Star Wars for 167, led by Munesh Beepath 39 and Adrian Premchand 30, the Arrows flew to 171 for six wickets.

Woodland won a one-run thriller, scoring 141 for eight and despite a solid knock of 68 by D Ramraj, Knight Riders floundered to the bowling of A Subran who took three wickets for three runs and S Rojan’s three for 19 to finish on 140 for nine wickets when their 30 overs ran out.

Summarised scores: ST AR WARS 167/10 – Shameer Mohammed 38, Vinod Persad 36, Justin Gangoo 33, Junior Abdool 3/27, Quinn Ramadar 2/29 vs GREEN ARRO W 171/6 – Munesh Beepath 39, Adrian Premchand 30, Junior Abdool 27, Shameer Mohammed 2/20, Julien Mohammed 2/21.

GREEN ARRO WS won by four wickets.

UPR ISING SPORTS 234/8 – Dorrage Singh 51, Jefferson Foster 31, Kenny Mohammed 25, RickkiSamaroo 23, Ronald Boodoo 36, Joey Boodoo 3/43 vs SPO ILERS SPORTS 235/7 – Glen Lalchan 69, Joey Boodoo 54, Nigel Khan 4/43. SPO ILERS SPORTS won by three wickets.

HAPP Y HITS 130/10 – Terrence Ramsaroop 21, Irwin Dick 3/9, Aziz Mahabir 3/17, Suresh Seujattan 2/24 vs BARRACKPOR E ANGELS 131/4 – Roger Thomas 50 , Adi Smith 44 , Suresh Seujattan 29, Rajeer Jaglalsingh 2/14. BARRACKPOR E won by six wickets.

SURVIVORS 123/10 – Kailash Sookdeo 46, Bickaram Ramroop 21, Wyclef Karamath 6/36 vs Krishna Sieunarine 2/10 vs BUEN INTENTO 124/8 – Shaheed Khan 50, Sterling Heeralal 2/11, Danraj Katwaroo 3/25.

BUEN INTENTO won by two wickets.

INDEPENDENCE SPORTS CLUB 176/6 – Rohan Singh 65, Shane Gosine 62, Haimant Chaitram 3/30 vs GANDHI UNITED 88/10 – Ashton Bedassie 28, Boodlal Latchman 4/14, Shane Gosine 2/12 , Stephon Jaikaran 2/17. INDEPENDENCE SPORTS won by 88 runs.

PUNISHERS 84/10 – Shane Boodoo 5/16, Roshan Rampersad 3/7, Ramesh Bajnath 2/4 vs TREASURE CITY JOHN PETER RO AD 86/4 – Christopher Ramsaroop 47. JOHN PETER RO AD won by six wickets.

LOT HIANS SPORTS CLUB 79/10 – Viennie Bunsee 4/12 , Curtis Harriot 2/28 , Ejaz Ali 2/22 vs SUPER HARDHITTERS 80/1 – Aaron Roopnarine 46. SUPER HARDHITT ERS won by nine wickets.

METRO NOMES 172/10 – Naresh Narine 47, Devon Balram 45, B ryan Dyer 5/31, Samuel Jogee 2/31 vs RELATED 157/10 – Samuel Jogee 28, Brandon Ganga 25,Amarnath Ramdath 3/33, Aleem Ramjohn 3/22. METRO NOMES won by 15 runs.

APOLLO XII 239/6 – Ryerson Bhagoo 57, Ronnie Bedasie 55, Stephan Ganga 41, Sheldon Ganga 25, Christopher Joseph 3/22 vs EVERGLADS 149/10 – Indesh Singh 31, Stephan Ganga 4/26, Sareev Ganga 2/9, Aadil Mohamed 2/15. APOLLO XII won by 90 runs.

X-MEN SPORTS CLUB 161/9 – Sylvester Subrattee 32, Shiva Durbal 27, Varun Ragoonanan 4/23, Dianand Heeralal 2/25 vs SURVIVORS 76/10 –Dinesh Ramdass 5/16, Sylvester Subrattee 2/1, Roopnarine Rampersad 2/19. X-MEN SPORTS won by 85 runs.

LINKS XI 320/6 – Pooran Katwaroo 84, Ameer Buckreedan 74, Avinash Persad 58, Javid Ghanny3/58, Ijaz Ali 2/56 vs MASAHOO D 262/8 – Vicky Choon 86, Nicholas Ramdass 36, Jumol Moses 31, Isaz Ali 30, Visham Harripersad 3/58, Damion Samuel 2/51. LINKS won by 58 runs.

MUMBAI CREOLES 169/10 – A Narinesingh 46,, Kaaron Ramkissoon 2/23 vs PAWAN XI – 172/2 – C Rambharose 79 , R Suewjattan 62. PAWAN XI won by eight wickets.

ST AR WARS 167/10 – Shameer Mohammed 38, Vinod Persad 36, Justin Gangoo 33, Junior Abdool 3/27, Quinn Ramadar 2/29 vs GREEN ARRO W 171/6 – Munesh Beepath 39, Adrian Premchand 30, Junior Abdool 27, Shameer Mohammed 2/20 , Julien Mohammed 2/21. GREEN ARRO WS won by fouir wickets.

WOO DLAND 141/8 – K Chestine 30, K Jaimungal 29, M Partapsingh 28, A Ramjitsingh 4/20 vs KNIGHT RIDERS 140/9 – D Ramraj 68, A Subran 3/3 , S Rojan 3/19. WOO DLAND won by one run.

BATCHYIA UNITED 182/10 – Roland Pathay 32, Zahir Dean 29 , Ravindra Bachoo 28, Shawn Rampersad 5/40, Kristian Ramcharan 4/48 vs MALGRETOUTE 272/4 – Robbie Deonarine 107, Kristian Ramcharan 46.

MALGRETO UTE won by 90 runs.

SATURDAY T20 LEAGUE TREASURE CITY SPORTS 136/7 – Keiron Benny 35, Ramesh Baijnath 26, 19, Jonathon Bisnath 3/13, Joel Poliah 3/13 vs CENTRAL RENEGADES 91/8 – Mukesh Boodoosingh 26, Devon Balram 3/14, Keiron Benny 2/13. TREASURE CITY SPORTS won by 45 runs.

CAVALIERS 146/9 – Rohan Parsan 40, Sayeed Mohammed 36, Brandon Jagmohan 31, Vijay Sookraj 3/11 vs PAWAN XI 86/10 – Shiva Mahase 3/19, Dave Mohammed 3/20. CAVALIERS won by 60 runs.

HILLPIECE SPORTS & CULTURAL CLUB 184/3 – Avin Bissoondath 81, Ravi Samaroo 53 vs VALLEYLINE UNITED 185/4 – M Bernard 75 , J Dookoo 31 , M Poute 26, Vishnu Narine 2/28, Nari Jaimungal 2/39. VALLEYLINE won by six wickets

The season-ending Pro Bowl final will be the fourth clash between defending champions Defence Force and former winners Central this term. Central, who created history this season by becoming the first team to win the Digicel Pro League three times consecutively, have beaten the Army/ Coast Guard combination in their previous meetings.

Central were considered lucky win win 2-1 in their last encounter on January 24 when an own goal and a late penalty gave them the edge after Hashim Arcia had given Army the firsthalf advantage. Boatswain believes his side should take the positives from that contest.

Boatswain, who was used off the bench with six minutes left against Central the last time both sides met, said he is ready to lead from the front against the Couva Sharks.

“I would like to score more goals [on Sunday] and help my team win the trophy,” said the 23-year-old Boatswain, who scored a hat-trick—his fourth, fifth and sixth goals in all competitions since joining from Point Fortin Civic in the January transfer window—to help the Army to a 4-0 semi-final win over Police FC.

“Central will make it a competitive match and that’s what you want in a final,” he added. “We must just work hard, defend hard, attack hard, and have the confidence in ourselves. Central defeated my teammates all season, and it was the same with Police, but look at what we achieved against Police [in the semi-final].” Commenting on his first hat-trick in Defence Force colours, Boatswain said, “After the first goal it opened up the game for me and my confidence grew.

And I just wanted to keep scoring as much as I could. It’s good to fit in so quickly with the team and good scoring my first hat-trick for the team.” Boatswain also received a mid-week confidence boost.

His recent performances has earned him a place in national coach Dennis Lawrence’s 27- man provisional training squad.

But first, Boatswain will be against arguably the best goalkeeper in the Pro League – TT international Jan-Michael Williams – who was instrumental in lifting Central into Sunday’s final.

Jan-Michael made a save, then the winning kick during an eightround penalty shootout to dispatch Club Sando 5-4 following a 0-0 semi-final stalemate.

“It’s no surprise to me that we came out on top today, although it was a very difficult game,” said the Central goalie, following his team’s semi-final win. “Credit to Club Sando and their ‘keeper (Kelvin Henry), they did extremely well.

“But we have the extra quality in our team and that’s what helped us.

“We [also] have the right coaching staff and technical team,” added Jan-Michael who went on to congratulate Central’s assistant coach Stern John for his appointment as a TT assistant coach. “We have the right pedigree in the coaching and players,” continued the Central FC shot-stopper. “We have the winning mentality, even in training sessions.” Jan-Michael, however, believes Sunday’s Pro Bowl final will be an “extremely interesting” title match because “they (Defence Force) are going to make it hard for us.”