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The Republic Bank CPL is now down to the final four teams positioning themselves for the playoffs with St. Lucia Kings leading on 10 points. Last night, Trinbago Knight Riders joined Barbados Royals and Guyana Amazon Warriors on 10 points, but their net run rate has them in fourth place. Guyana Amazon Warriors, Royals, and TKR have eight points each, but Warriors have the superior net run rate, followed by Toyals, then TKR. TKR and Warriors have a game in hand, but any of the four teams can still finish first. With the Patriots and the Antigua and Barbuda Falcons already eliminated, and having completed their 10 preliminary matches, the four playoff teams are known. And the battle for seedings in the playoffs resumes tomorrow, with TKR taking on the kings at the Brian Lara stadium from 10 a.m. It’ll be live on CBC TV8 and also on MCTV’s Sportsmax channel 310.

The student who had been injured during an altercation at the Alexandra School has been discharged from Maurice Byer Polyclinic where they were being treated. The school will reopen tomorrow for Founders’ Week with a service to mark its 130th anniversary. A release from the Ministry of Education states counsellors will be on hand to provide conselling services for those who require it. The Ministry says it will continue to provide the necessary support and security needed for the smooth functioning of the school.

Some parents of students at Alexandra School remain concerned about the rising level of crime among the youth. This after police reports confirm a stabbing incident at the Speightstown, St. Peter School premises. Tonya Mangal, who was collecting her son, says searches should be conducted at every gate to enter schools, and communication should have been sent to parents about this particular incident. Meanwhile, Byron Gibson says he is uncertain that any school can provide an adequate level of security with the vast numbers. He says he was informed of the situation via social media, but he believes that the first concern is to the injured student. A release from the Ministry of Education states the injured party was taken for medical attention after the school was closed at 2 p.m. to allow for a complete investigation. The Ministry says it will continue to monitor the students’ progress, and provide the necessary support to students, teachers and staff of the Alexandra School.