Lobster season has reopened, but Barbuda continues to face challenges in exporting to regional and international markets

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A lease agreement between the Barbuda Fisher Folk Committee and the Barbuda Council is in its final stages of preparation, and will allow the sister-island to export lobster to international and other regional destinations.

Since Hurricane Irma in 2017, Barbuda has been experiencing challenges in reviving its lobster-export industry.

Senator Fabian Jones, who is responsible for the fisheries sector on the sister-island, reports that the lobster season reopened on July 1 with shipments being exported to Antigua some days after.

Meanwhile, Jones says, the Fisher Folk Committee was in negotiations for the lease, which would allow it to use a part of the Fisheries Complex to facilitate shipping to other destinations.

However, while these discussions are in their final stages, the space originally requested is not available, so an alternate space is being assessed, Jones says.

Meanwhile, in terms of storage for the lobsters, fish and other marine products, Jones admits that this continues to be an issue. A part that was ordered to fix the freezer has not yet arrived on island, although the order was placed several weeks ago, he says.

Jones says a technician from the Fisheries Department in Antigua recently visited the sister island, and he should be dispatching a list of the items needed to address the current issues. – REAL NEWS

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Trinidad and Tobago secure men’s 4x100m relay silver; Jereem gets pan wish

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Men’s 200 metres gold medallist Jerome Richards, centre, of Trinidad and Tobago, stands with silver medallist Zharnel Hughes of England, left, and bronze medallist Joseph Paul Amoah of Ghana on the podium, in the Alexander Stadium at the Commonwealth Games in Birmingham, England, on Sunday. (AP PHOTO)

THE TRINIDAD and Tobago quartet of Jerod Elcock, Eric Harrison jnr, Kion Benjamin and Kyle Greaux secured silver in the men’s 4×100-metre relay on Sunday morning, on the final day of competition at the 2022 Commonwealth Games in Birmingham, England.

The TT team, who were drawn in lane five, clocked a season’s best time of 38.70 seconds to finish second. Hosts England copped gold in 38.35 and Nigeria took bronze in 38.81.

Guyana placed fourth in 40.05, followed by St Lucia (40.17), Gambia (40.18) and Singapore (40.24).

The Trinidad and Tobago men’s 4×100-metre relay team at the 2022 Commonwealth Games, in Birmingham, England, which included Kyle Greaux (left), Eric Harrison jnr (second from left), coach Keston Bledman (third from left), Jerod Elcock (third from right) and Kion Benjamin (second from right). PHOTO COURTESY TT OLYMPIC COMMITTEE

TT now have a haul of five medals at the Games – two gold, two silver and a bronze.

Earlier on the day, Jereem Richards, who won his second consecutive Commonwealth Games 200-metre gold, got his wish that the national anthem was played by a steel pannist, during the medal ceremony.

On Saturday, Richards triumphed in the half-lap final, in 19.80 seconds, which were both a Games record and a personal best time.

In other track and field action on Sunday morning, TT failed to medal in the men’s triple jump and the women’s one-lap relay.

Kelsey Daniel was ninth in the triple jump, with a best effort of 15.95 metres.

It was a one-two for India, with Eldhose Paul taking gold with a leap of 17.03m, edging countryman Abdulla Abookacker Narangolintevid (17.02), while Bermuda’s Jah-Nhai Perinchief (16.92) took bronze.

The TT women’s 4x100m relay foursome of Khalifa St Fort, Michelle-Lee Ahye, Mauricia Prieto and Leah Bertrand, finished sixth in a time of 43.86 seconds.

Nigeria got gold in 42.10 seconds, ahead of England (42.41), Jamaica (43.08), Australia (43.16) and India (43.81).

Cyclist Teniel Campbell placed sixth in the women’s road race, trailing Australia’s Georgia Baker, Scotland’s Neah Evans, Australia’s Sarah Roy, Namibia’s Vera Looser and Canada’s Maggie Coles-Lyster.

TT will be seeking additional medals on the final evening of competition, on Sunday afternoon (TT time).

Tyra Gittens will feature in the women’s long jump from 2.05 pm, double Olympic medallist Keshorn Walcott will line up in the men’s javelin from 2.40 pm and the men’s mile (4x400m) relay team will compete in the final from 3.30 pm.

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Salud reporta 9 muertes y 378 hospitalizaciones en informe preliminar del COVID-19

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El informe preliminar de COVID-19 del Departamento de Salud (DS) reportó el domingo 9 muertes y 378 personas hospitalizadas.

El total de muertes atribuidas es de 4,811.

Hay 328 adultos hospitalizados y 50 menores. El monitoreo cubre el periodo del 22 de julio al cinco de agosto de 2022.

La tasa de positividad está a 34.9 por ciento.

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Yoles : le départ de la dernière étape déplacé au Vauclin

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Dimanche 7 Août 2022 – 08h43

tour des yoles 5ème étape – Jean-Marc Etifier

Le départ de la 7ème et dernière étape ce dimanche 7 août aura lieu au Vauclin et non plus à Rivière-Pilote. Les conditions météorologiques ne permettant pas de maintenir le programme initialement prévu.

La dernière étape du Tour de Martinique des Yoles rondes n’aura pas lieu à Rivière-Pilote mais au Vauclin, annonce, ce dimanche, Alain Richard, le président de la Fédération des Yoles Rondes de Martinique.

« En raison des conditions météorologiques annoncées, la décision est prise de déplacer le départ de la course au Vauclin », indique la Fédération.

Les mesures d’accueil sont entrain d’être mises place par la ville du Vauclin.

Le président de la Fédération demande de prendre « les mesures nécessaires quant au transport des embarcations et de vos canots suiveurs ».

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  Le Tour de Martinique en Yoles …

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Armed robbery on MacLendon Drive Loop Cayman Islands

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The Royal Cayman Islands Police Service (RCIPS) reported that, shortly after 1:50am on August 6, officers responded to a report of an armed robbery at a liquor store on Maclendon Drive, George Town.

According to the RCIPS, a man entered the location, brandished a firearm and demanded cash from the staff there. The male then fled the location on foot with a quantity of cash.

The suspect was wearing a striped shirt with jeans pants and a hat covering his face.

No one was injured during the incident.

The matter is currently under investigation and anyone with any information, or who may have witnessed the incident, is asked to contact George Town CID at 949-4222.

Anonymous tips can be provided directly to the RCIPS via the RCIPS Confidential Tip Line at 949-7777, or via the RCIPS website at https://www.rcips.ky/submit-a-tip.

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Cops denied bail on charges of murdering St Andrew man Loop Jamaica

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Two members of the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) were on Friday denied bail on murder charges stemming from the killing of a tiler whose death allegedly resulted from his refusal to pay a bribe.

Corporal Miguel Ebanks and Constable Purcell Carter appeared in the Kingston and St Andrew Parish Court.

The men are also charged with shooting with intent and making use of a firearm to commit a felony in relation to the fatal shooting of Phillip Wallace at East Kirkland Heights in St Andrew on Saturday, July 16, 2022.

Ebanks was further charged with two counts of committing an act of corruption, contrary to section 14(1)(a) of the Corruption (Prevention) Act.

In court on Friday, prosecutors opposed bail for the lawmen on the basis that may interfere with the witnesses.

However, defence attorneys representing Ebanks argued that the officer was on duty at the time of the alleged murder.

Carter’s legal team, on the other hand, contended that the description that an eyewitness gave did not match those of the accused officer.

Following submissions, Parish Judge Leighton Morris refused to grant bail to the law enforcers.

Morris also urged the prosecution to ensure that the witness is protected, and measures be put in place to ensure there is not interference with the witness.

Defence attorneys have indicated to the judge that they will be appealing his decision to deny the officers bail.

In response, the parish judge said his written decision for denying bail will be ready by Monday.

Carter and Ebanks were remanded in custody until September 6.

A third police officer who has been implicated in the case was pointed out in an identification parade late Friday, and is expected to be also charged with murder.

It was reported that Wallace was shot dead while outside a bar in his community of Green Glide Close in Red Hills, St Andrew.

A woman escaped serious injury during the gun attack.

It has been further reported that Wallace was murdered because of his refusal to pay for criminal charges to be not laid against him in a matter.

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Update on Andre Simon, 6th August 2022

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DWAYNE SIMON: Andre’s progress continues to trend upwards. However, there are a few setbacks, which includes a procedure with an ENT specialist and serious challenges with the wound. CLICK HERE TO JOIN OUR WHATSAPP GROUP FOR NEWS UPDATES.

Andre still fights for positive advancements. We ask that you pray for Andre’s resilience through these hurdles as God continues to heal him.

There is a short story that I would like to share. Some of the staff members decided to create a poster (attached below) for Andre and placed it on his window.

Andre knows how to make choices by moving his head so the staff involved him in the design of the poster. He was able to indicate the type of stickers he liked and even the types of motivational phrases. That makes the poster even more special.

When I entered one of his sessions, the staff asked him if he recognized my voice and he responded yes (using his head). They asked if I am his brother and he indicated yes.He is really trying.

Thank you for standing with him.Thank you for kneeling with us.

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Several areas without water

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APUA: The Water Business Unit wishes to advise that some challenges would have been experienced yesterday which would have resulted in the Technicians working vigorously to complete repairs that affected several parts of the system. CLICK HERE TO JOIN OUR WHATSAPP GROUP FOR NEWS UPDATES.

However, repairs are still ongoing into today and as such will further delay water service in a number of areas as the system will need to be replenished prior to resuming distribution.

We anticipate that the usual Water Distribution Schedule will resume on Monday 8th August 2022.

We apologize for the absence of the Water Distribution Schedule for today, Sunday 7th August 2022 and thank you in advance for your patience and understanding.

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14 new COVID-19 cases in Antigua and Barbuda

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Dashboard Update for August 6, 2022)

The most recent report received by the Ministry of Health, Wellness and the Environment revealed fourteen (14) new COVID-19 cases in Antigua and Barbuda as of Tuesday 2nd August, 2022 at 6pm.

Ten (10) cases were recorded on July 29th, two (2) on July 30th, one (1) on August 1st and one (1) on August 2nd.

Ninety-four (94) samples were processed.

Twenty-one (21) recovered cases were recorded.

Consequently, the total number of persons with laboratory confirmed COVID-19 cases in Antigua and Barbuda is eight thousand seven hundred and eighty-seven (8,787); which is inclusive of twenty-five (25) active cases.

There are no hospitalized cases.

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NOAA Still Expects Above-Normal Atlantic Hurricane Season

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National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) –

Atmospheric and oceanic conditions still favor an above-normal 2022 Atlantic hurricane season, according to NOAA’s annual mid-season update issued today by the Climate Prediction Center, a division of the National Weather Service.

“I urge everyone to remain vigilant as we enter the peak months of hurricane season,” said Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo. “The experts at NOAA will continue to provide the science, data and services needed to help communities become hurricane resilient and climate-ready for the remainder of hurricane season and beyond.”

NOAA forecasters have slightly decreased the likelihood of an above-normal Atlantic hurricane season to 60% (lowered from the outlook issued in May, which predicted a 65% chance). The likelihood of near-normal activity has risen to 30% and the chances remain at 10% for a below-normal season.

“We’re just getting into the peak months of August through October for hurricane development, and we anticipate that more storms are on the way,” said NOAA Administrator Rick Spinrad, Ph.D. “NOAA stands ready to deliver timely and accurate forecasts and warnings to help communities prepare in advance of approaching storms.”

The updated 2022 Atlantic hurricane season probability and number of named storms. (NOAA)

NOAA’s update to the 2022 outlook — which covers the entire six-month hurricane season that ends on Nov. 30 — calls for 14-20 named storms (winds of 39 mph or greater), of which 6-10 could become hurricanes (winds of 74 mph or greater). Of those, 3-5 could become major hurricanes (winds of 111 mph or greater). NOAA provides these ranges with a 70% confidence.

So far, the season has seen three named storms and no hurricanes in the Atlantic Basin. An average hurricane season produces 14 named storms, of which seven become hurricanes, including three major hurricanes.

This outlook is for overall seasonal activity, and is not a landfall forecast. Landfalls are largely governed by short-term weather patterns that are currently only predictable within about one week of a storm potentially reaching a coastline.

There are several atmospheric and oceanic conditions that still favor an active hurricane season.

This includes La Niña conditions, which are favored to remain in place for the rest of 2022 and could allow the ongoing high-activity era conditions to dominate, or slightly enhance hurricane activity.

In addition to a continued La Niña, weaker tropical Atlantic trade winds, an active west African Monsoon and likely above-normal Atlantic sea-surface temperatures set the stage for an active hurricane season and are reflective of the ongoing high-activity era for Atlantic hurricanes.

The 2022 Atlantic tropical cyclone names selected by the World Meteorological Organization. (NOAA)

“Communities and families should prepare now for the remainder of what is still expected to be an active hurricane season,” said Ken Graham, director of the National Weather Service. “Ensure that you are ready to take action if a hurricane threatens your area by developing an evacuation plan and gathering hurricane supplies now, before a storm is bearing down on your community.”

Learn about NOAA’s hurricane science and forecasting expertise by viewing our Hurricane Season Media Resource Guide and stay tuned to the National Hurricane Center for the latest about tropical storm and hurricane activity in the Atlantic.

“Although it has been a relatively slow start to hurricane season, with no major storms developing in the Atlantic, this is not unusual  and we therefore cannot afford to let our guard down,” said FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell. “This is especially important as we enter peak hurricane season—the next Ida or Sandy could still be lying in wait. That’s why everyone should take proactive steps to get ready by downloading the FEMA app and visiting Ready.gov or Listo.gov for preparedness tips. And most importantly, make sure you understand your local risk and follow directions from your state and local officials.”

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