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The Single Father’s Association is urging men to use emotional intelligence when dealing with conflict.

The advice follows a dispute between 2 men, which left them hospitalised with chop wounds.

The incident occurred near the home of a woman known to both men.

Reports say at around 8.30am on Friday, a 39-year-old of Sangre Chiquito was near the Manzanilla residence of his former common-law wife when he had an altercation with a 36-year-old man.

Both men left and while the 39-year-old was walking along the Eastern Main Road, he alleged the other man struck him with a blade.

There was reportedly a struggle and both men dealt each other chop wounds about their bodies.

Speaking with Newscenter 5 yesterday, President of the association Rondell Feeles calls on men to exercise emotional intelligence.

Mr. Feeles believes during this time of COVID-19 people’s emotions and anger may flare.

As such he is calling on men to be temperate.

Reports say both men in the incident were taken to hospital.

The 39-year-old suffered injuries to his abdomen, left shoulder and head.

A man alleged to have sexually assaulted an 11-year-old boy was stripped, beaten and tied to a utility pole in Carenage.

Villagers are believed to have taken matters into their own hands, after the boy’s grandmother reported he was sexually assaulted.

Officers of the Western Division went to upper Abbe Poujade Street, which is also known as “Scorpion” where they found a man naked and tied to a pole with rope and wire.

The man was cut free by the police and taken to the St. James Medical Facility.

His injuries are said to be so severe he was transferred to the Port of Spain General Hospital for further treatment.

An Express report today says officers of the division are warning people not to take matters into their own hands.

Police say they are continuing their investigations into the incident.

The lawyer representing some 70 nationals trapped in Syria wants Prime Minister Dr. Keith Rowley to intervene in bringing them home.

Attorney Criston J. Williams sent a letter to the Prime Minister saying the group is desperately seeking assistance.

Mr. Williams says the group is living under dire conditions in a Syrian camp.

He says the government must acknowledge the nationality of the individuals and bring them home.

He says winter is approaching and the conditions at the Al Hol Camp will worsen.

Mr. Williams says especially given the innocence of the children there is need for action.

Chief Immigration Officer Charmaine Gandhi-Andrews has also been written to regarding the verification of the nationalities of the 70 women and children.

The search for Reinaldo Novoa is to continue today.

The coast guard and air guard have been looking for Mr. Novoa after he went missing off the coast of Mayaro on Sunday afternoon.

It is said he is a well-known diver.

His wife Jasema Novoa yesterday appealed for help in finding her husband.

She said Mr. Novoa is an experienced diver and went out to sea with a boatman last Sunday at around 3:45pm.

The boatman is reported as saying Mr. Novoa made the dive but he lost sight of the flotation device, which was attached to him.

Yesterday, in the Parliament, National Security Minister Stuart Young was asked for an update by the opposition.

Mr. Young said the search for Mr. Novoa is continuing.

Mr. Novoa’s wife, yesterday, called on members of the public to pray for his safe return.

The ruling Peoples National Movement says the opposition leader’s message, was unethical, disingenuous and showed a morally bankrupt United National Congress.

Public Relations Officer Laurel Lezama Lee Sing also says the opposition leader tried to down play stolen congratulatory message describing it as an “administrative error”.

An apology from Opposition Leader Kamla Persad after her message congratulating the United States President Elect, Joe Biden and his running mate, Kamala Harris, carried the same words of British politician Sir Keir Starmer.

Social media was awashed with condemnation of Mrs. Persad Bissessar’s message.

She was even accused of plagiarism.

But she is blaming what she calls an “administrative error” for her statement sent to the US officials.

Sir Keir is the leader of the Labour Party and the opposition in the British Parliament.

Mrs. Persad Bissessar’s message was subsequently pulled from her Facebook page.

A new statement was posted late on Saturday.

She also yesterday morning apologised for the initial message.

She said there was an “administrative error” and steps have been taken to ensure such a mistake does not reoccur.

Owners and operators of bars and restaurants are not too pleased with the conditionality attached to the Prime Minister’s easing of COVID-related restrictions.

Last Saturday Prime Minister Dr. Keith Rowley and his government told restaurant owners, at 50% capacity, they could allow in-house dining once again.

But there must be no alcohol served.

Restaurant owner and Tobago politician Ashworth Jack tells Newscenter 5 that makes very little sense.

Mr. Jack said things are already very grave for the business community.

Meanwhile President of the Bar Keepers and Operators Association Terron Mohan said yesterday his members are fed up of being cast aside.

Mr. Mohan said they are barely able to survive.

According to Mr. Mohan other countries in the region are managing the virus and the authorities here are lagging behind.

On Saturday the Prime Minister said his measures are to avoid mass gatherings.

More concerns over the upcoming Public Services Association elections.

Oral Saunders who leads Team United Public Officers says there are people on the list who should not be there.

He is vowing not to do anything that would delay the November 23^rd election but he says he is keeping a close eye watch on the situation.

However yesterday Mr. Saunders said he remains confident he will be successful when the votes are counted.

There are 6 teams competing in the PSA election.

Some claim there have been no financial audits or budgets at the PSA for over 10 years under the leadership of Watson Duke.