At the Eastern Regional Indoor Sports Arena, Tacarigua, on Sunday, Cooper netted 23 of her 29 attempts as the policewomen whipped UWI 41-31. In the other game in the division, UTT, despite leading all the way had to battle to hold off a determined Fire 42-36 with veteran Anastascia Wilson scoring 23 of 35 attempts Kernisha Greenidge 19 of 29.

Police now lead the standings with nine points from their five games, three more than UTT (six).

Police also lead the Championship Division but only on goal-difference ahead of UTC.

UTC defeated Defence Force 39-34 behind 29 goals from 39 attempts by Ayanna Pierre while Karlene Sylvester led Defence Force with 24 of 35 attempts.

Here are Sunday’s summarised scores….

Premiership Division – POLICE (41) – Joelesa Cooper 23, Jeselle Navarro 7, Tahira Holingsworth 1 vs UWI (31) – Afiya Vincent 13, Akeela Rodriguez 10, Cheynelle Dolland 6, Tiana Dillon 2; UTT (42) – Anastascia Wilson 23, Kernessh Greenidge 19 vs FIRE (36) – Aquila Blugh 20, Jamilia McCarthy 16.

Championship Division – UTC (39) – Ayanna Peters 29, Roannta Dalyrmple 10 vs DEFENCE FORCE (34) – Karlene Sylvester 24, Kemana James 8, Judy Sprott 2; UTT (39) – Oprah Douglas 18, Akeilah Alexander 16, Asisha Collins 5 vs BERMUDEZ (38) – Mkeda DeFreitas 35, Indra Anderson 2, Kurtisha Hoyoe 1; JABLOTEH (37) – Giselle Hobson 25, Lilia Cameron 9, Samantha James-Lewis 3 vs LAS LOMAS (36) – Raquel Russell 20, Anita Pitt-Russell 16.

The event, which will launch on April 24, will feature Under- 18 and Under-15 boys and girls teams. Each player interested in playing in the 11-a-side tournament, must pay a registration fee of $25.

Goodwood Tigers are the defending champions in the boys Under-18 category, while Greenhill Bagatelle United will aim for the title again in the boys Under- 15 category. Girls did not compete in the tournament last year.

Matches will be played on weekends and public holidays throughout the country. Other than the action on the field, an outreach programme will be organised for the participants.

In the outreach programme the youngsters will learn about various topics including financial literacy, careers in sport and nutrition.

At the conclusion of the tournament a health fair will be held.

For further information contact Shurland Hartley at 678-3826 or Selwyn Luces at 787-9587.

It will be the annual Jetsam Awards ceremony presented by the Arima Race Club which takes place from 7 pm, where champions of horseracing for the 2016 season will be honoured.

From the look of things, the vote should go to Thisonesforron who produced five wins from his nine starts including the prestigious Gold Cup, and being three times runner-up.

His most serious rival will be the threeyear- old Academy Award, winner of four races including the blue riband Trinidad Derby.

Without doubt, the Merlin Samlalsingh- owned Academy Award must be the three-year-old champion.

Set Sail, Cactus Treasure and Battle Cry are the ones in the forefront for the champion two-year-old award.

But the honour should go to the speedy Dave Chadee filly Set Sail.

Swept Away is likely to sweep away the opposition as top fouryear- old.

Ronald “Tiger” Ali will receive his trophy as champion jockey, while veteran Glenn Mendez will collect the champion trainer award.

There will be a new category at the awareds ceremony, the Most Improved Horseman sponsored by the Racehorse Trainers Association, At tonight’s ceremony, Trade and Industry Minister Paula Gopee-Scoon is expected to outline the new Gaming and Betting Act.

And the evening will be completed with the witticism of Paul Keens Douglas who will bring back the old fables of horseracing of yesteryear.

TT completed their training camp in Cali, Colombia on a winning note on Monday as a 25th minute goal by Noah Powder was enough for a 1-0 victory over Cardoso FC’s Under-20 team in their final training match.

The victory was the team’s second of the fivematch schedule, following a 2-0 win over Club America U-20s on the weekend. In their other matches, TT drew two and lost the other.

The team will be joined in Costa Rica by head of delegation Wayne Cunningham, team doctor Dave Delandro and goalkeeper coach Clayton Ince, who have been named as a replacement for Ross Russell, who returns to TT to join the men’s team technical staff for an forthcoming training camp.

Coach Brian Williams summed up the training camp, saying he was pleased to see the team gathering momentum with victories in their closing two games.

“Generally it was a period well spent over in Cali as we were able to put the players through a proper programme in the lead-up to the tournament in Costa Rica. We had the opportunity to play five training games that were necessary for us and it was pleasing to see the way the team was able to gather momentum and begin to look like a cohesive unit in the final two games, both of which we were able to get victories,” Williams said.

The Red Force played a number of their matches at the Coolidge Cricket Ground during the preliminary stage. On the other hand, the Scorpions have yet to compete at the ground after playing in Barbados during the preliminary stage.

Speaking ahead of the match Red Force coach Gus Logie said, “we look forward to our semifinal clash against Jamaica. We know how competitive the Jamaicans can be and we are preparing in every way possible for that.” Concerning the familiarity of the ground Logie said, “It is an advantage having played on it before, but I think in today’s world you have players playing in all different conditions.

We believe on both sides there are experienced players who can adjust to different situations and different conditions. I don’t see it as being too much of an advantage, but it is good to know we played on it before and we know what to expect.” The fast bowling duo of Ravi Rampaul and Shannon Gabriel have been on top of their game for the Red Force. Discussing his fast bowling pair Logie said, “Rampaul has been one of the most experienced bowlers in the past, not only for us but for the West Indies. He has shown that despite his experience, despite being in the game for a long time, he can produce the goods when it is necessary.” Logie said despite Gabriel being known for his exploits in the Test arena, he has shown his talent during the tournament. “He is more of a Test bowler, but he is showing that in the ODI (One Day International) game he is a force to be reckoned with, with pace and accuracy. At the end of the day, he will certainly need a little more variation at the end of the innings, but certainly he believes in his pace and he believes in bowling good yorkers at the death and that is what he is going to stick with.” Coach of the Scorpions Robert Samuels, said he expects some tough competition for the remainder of the tournament. Samuels said, “The top four teams are here, regardless of how you look at it you have to beat every team to win a championship. It is championship stage now, the preliminaries are over. I am looking to have two tough days, two excellent games from the oppostion.” The second semifinal tomorrow will feature Barbados Pride and the Leeward Islands Hurricanes, while the final is carded for Saturday – all at the Coolidge Ground.

Squads –

TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO RED FORCE: Denesh Ramdin (captain), Nicholas Alexis, Sheldon Cottrell, Rayad Emrit, Shannon Gabriel, Kyle Hope, Jon-Russ Jagessar, Imran Khan, Evin Lewis, Jason Mohammed, Kjorn Ottley, Khary Pierre, Roshon Primus, Ravi Rampaul; Gus Logie (coach).

JAMAICA SCORPIONS: Nikita Miller (captain), Jermaine Blackwood, Gavon Brown, John Campbell, Andre McCarthy, Damion Jacobs, Reynard Leveridge, Paul Palmer, Rovman Powell, Damani Sewell, Jerome Taylor, Steven Taylor, Devon Thomas, Chadwick Walton; Robert Samuels (coach).

Batting first at Naparima Ground, San Fernando, Kalawan cracked 134 while Cooper struck his second consecutive century, scoring 125 to lead Naparima to 360 for eight off 50 overs. Kalawan was the aggressor hitting four fours and 17 sixes in his 66-ball innings, while Cooper struck 19 fours in facing 107 deliveries. Keston Boodoo contributed 39 for Naparima, while Teron Jadoo (2/50) and Muhammed Aziz (2/43) both snatched two wickets.

In reply Trinity East were bundled out for 74 in 25.5 overs, slumping to a fourth straight defeat and staying at the bottom of the standings. Ryan Bandoo took five wickets for three runs and Justin Gangoo bagged 4/13 for Naparima.

Kyle John was the top scorer for Trinity East with 26. With the win Naparima moved from fifth to third on the standings.

Fatima maintained their position at the top of the standings with a 103-run victory over Shiva Boys Hindu College.

SUMMARISED SCORES – At Naparima Ground: NAPARIMA 360/8 (Clevon Kalawan 134, Cephas Cooper 125, Keston Boodoo 39; Muhammed Aziz 2/43, Teron Jadoo 2/50) vs TRINITY EAST 74 (25.5 overs) (Kyle John 26; Ryan Bandoo 5/3, Justin Gangoo 4/13). Naparima won by 286 runs.

At Congo Village Recreation Ground: FATIMA 227/7 (Andel Nicholas 67, Brandon Maharaj 52, Wendell George 39; Nicholas Ali 2/19, Isaiah Gomez 2/48) vs SHIVA 124 (33.1 overs) (Shiva Harribance 41, I Gomez 24; Joshua Araujo-Wilson 2/10). Fatima won by 103 runs.

At Honeymoon Park: HILLVIEW 216/9 (Keagan Simmons 62, Leonardo Julien 59, Nathaniel McDavid 35; Jayden Seales 3/36, Emilo Gopaul 3/49) vs PRESENTATION CHAGUANAS 79 (40 overs) (Isaiah Ali 17; Dexter Sween 4/13, Kareem Muradali 3/10, Sachin Seecharan 2/15). Hillview won by 137 runs.

At Beaucarro Recreation Ground: BARRACKPORE WEST 140/8 (28 overs) (Vishal Roopnarine 24, Brandon Singh 22; Taradath Basdeo 2/8, Travis Heerah 2/27, Ronaldo Lezama 2/35) vs CARAPICHAIMA EAST 146/4 (21.1 overs) (Ronaldo Lezama 53 not out, Nathaniel Ramcharitar 28, Alex Sonnylal 2/23). Carapichaima East won by six wickets.

Twenty women vied for the title.

While it was a topic, with pictures of varying Newsday headlines floating on multimedia screens, there were not many songs which highlighted the gravity of the situation of women and children in contemporary TT. At the end of it all, the coveted calypso title of National Calypso Queen went to Sasha Ann Moses.

She won with her song, The Main Witness, calling for greater legislation to protect witnesses in TT.

This is the second win of Carnival 2017 for Moses who also won the Stars of Tomorrow competition.

Second place went to Tobagonian Wendy Garrick with her composition Fly Trinbago and third place went to Kerine Williams- Figaro (Tiny) with her piece, End of Days.

Here are some images of the finalists during their performances.

The small and medium bands were very impressive, particularly medium band Pan Elders, that many thought gave the performance of the day.

Also capturing the hearts of patrons were medium bands Curepe Scherzando, NLCB Valley Harps and NLCB Buccooneers, while literally providing music to the ears were small bands La Horquetta Pan Groove, Our Boys, Fascinators Pan Symphony and Fusion Steel.

The final for small bands takes place on February 23, at Skinner’s Park, San Fernando at 7 pm, however, the medium bands will go to their final the following day at the Queen’s Park Savannah, also from 7 pm.

Here are some highlights of last Sunday’s Savannah Party

The theme of the conference is Building our Women, Strengthening our Society and will feature respected professionals in their fields, including gender specialist and author Akosua Dardaine-Edwards, counselling psychologist Oraine Ramoo and integrative nutrition health coach Paola Henderson.

Their thought-provoking and interactive presentations will provide a forum for discussions about challenges, opportunities, and solutions, Yes She Can said in a media release.

The event will help participants move closer to their personal goals of healthier, happier living.

It will not only provide a platform to explore the virtues of eating healthy, being physically active and practising self-care but will also provide tangible and practical experiences and tips to build upon, the release said.

Workshop sessions will highlight discoveries, innovations, and achievements of those who have found success in these areas.

Woodford Square will come alive with spectacular performances by top soca artistes, the pulsating rhythms of pan and the infectious energy of Carnival.

Themed Life is On in Bsquare, the free concert series launches at 11 am. bmobile has put together a mix of traditional and new artistes including Ella Andall, Explainer and Lord Nelson, MX Prime and Ultimate Rejects, Omardath Maharaj, Orlando Octave and the reigning Soca Monarch, Voice.

Musicians from the popular and versatile band, A Team, will be accompanying all of the performers.

The concert runs from noon to 1 pm but the public will be treated to a pre-show pan performance by the popular Brimblers Steel Orchestra. On the final day, the talented DJs and radio announcers from the bmobile Soca Squad will entertain the crowd ahead of the line-up of performers.

There will be giveaways and goodies from bmobile and partner companies such as Nestle, Blue Waters, Amco and Bryden, said a media release.

Life is On in Bsquare will be live streamed on bmobile’s Facebook page and broadcast live on SLAM 100.5 and Vibe CT 105.