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Minister halts building in Adam Smith Square

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Housing and Urban Development Minister Camille Robinson-Regis has halted work on a police post and toilets being built in Adam Smith Square, after a group of Woodbrook residents complained.

In a release, the minister said she had noted their concerns, “despite having already held five consultations with stakeholders on the Ariapita Avenue and Woodbrook revitalisation works…It is clear that we need to have further consultations as there still seems to be some misunderstandings, particularly in relation to the proposed works for Adam Smith Square.”

She said another meeting would be arranged between the residents and Tourism, Culture and the Arts Minister Randall Mitchell, Port of Spain South MP Keith Scotland, and Udecott to discuss and alleviate the concerns.

“I have therefore asked for these works to be halted pending this meeting.”But in the meantime, she said, “upgrade works” to the pavements, lighting and “general streetscape would continue.

Robinson-Regis said she had discussed the plans for the upgrade and Ariapita Avenue and some areas of Woodbrook with her colleagues before the plan ws developed.

Concerned citizens who objected to the police post and toilets in Adam Smith Square started a petition calling on government to keep the space a green one. It had over 1,700 signatures on Friday.

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Massy offers financial support for domestic violence survivors

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From left: CEO of Massy Gas, Lekhnarine Shivraj; Snr. Vice President of Massy Group, Navindra Thakur; Minister of Human Services and Social Security (MHSSS), Dr. Vindhya Persaud; Assistant VP Massy Group Christpen Bobb-Semple; Permanent Secretary of the MHSSS, Shanielle Hoosein-Outar; and Dr. Cona Husbands, Gender Based Violence Specialist

One hundred women are set to benefit from Massy Group Guyana’s $1.5 M Women’s Grocery Voucher Programme dubbed “SAFE – Stop Abuse, Stay Empowered” which was launched today at the Massy Distribution headquarters at Montrose on the East Coast of Demerara

Under this initiative, which is being done in collaboration with the Human Services and Social Security Ministry, each woman will receive a grocery voucher value $15,000. The vouchers are redeemable at any of the five Massy Stores located at Providence, Plantation Turkeyen, Montrose, Vreed-en-Hoop and Ruimveldt.

The project aims to assist women who are in abusive situations, and the Human Services Ministry will screen and identify the 100 recipients.

Snr. Vice President of the Group, Navindra Thakur spoke of the group’s Corporate Social Responsibility projects over the years with specifics to women empowerment and committed to the Group continuing the SAFE Grocery voucher programme in the years ahead.

Meanwhile, Minister Dr Vindhya Persaud said, “I am very happy to have this collaboration with Massy as it ensures that an initiative that I have long wanted to happen really manifest in the sense that we are able to provide survivors of domestic violence with the wherewithal to provide for themselves, with our support, when they are leaving their homes.”

Financial abuse occurs in almost every domestic abuse situation and because of this, many people in such situations cannot provide for themselves thus they find it difficult to leave.

The minister said Massy’s financial contribution will help survivors to procure basic needs when they leave.

“I want to thank Massy for coming on board as the first company in this invaluable step,” she said, while adding that the ministry will continue to seek more support for those affected by domestic violence.

Notably, the Women’s Grocery Voucher Initiative is just one part of Massy’s 2022 activities to support its staff and the wider community as it relates to mental health well-being and professional life, suicide prevention and domestic violence.

Assistant Vice President and Head of the Group’s Suicide Prevention and Mental Health Steering Committee, Christpen Bobb-Semple shared that the objectives of the SAFE grocery voucher programme are twofold.

First it seeks to empower women by bringing immediate relief so that they do not have to second guess and subject themselves to abusive and at-risk situations.

Secondly, the programme will provide counselling to men to engender positive coping behaviours. He also shared some of the activities the Group has embarked upon for 2022.

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Bakers Association Concerned Over Price Gouging Reports – St. Lucia Times News

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Saint Lucia’s Bakers Association Inc. has reacted with concern to reports of price gouging by local bakeries.

The reports prompted the Ministry of Commerce, Manufacturing, Business Development, Cooperatives, and Consumer Affairs to issue a statement on Thursday declaring that there had been no increase in the selling price of bread products.

The Ministry said the creole and sandwich loaves are price controlled and protected.

The Vice President of the Bakers Association Inc. Sylvia Cadasse told St Lucia Times that no reports of price gouging had come to her attention.

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Nevertheless, she declared that anyone found guilty of the offence which can lead to fines or imprisonment or both should face the full brunt of the law.

“If there’s price gouging that cannot be right,” Cadasse asserted, adding that the practice would be difficult to monitor.

The Bakers Association estimates that there are over 50 local bakeries.

Between 20 and 30 are association members.

Cadasse explained that although the members are facing rising input prices, they benefit from government subsidies on flour.

“If they are not part of the association and are not on the approved list they will not enjoy the subsidy. They have to come and join the association and be on the approved list,” she told St Lucia Times.

According to the Ministry of Commerce, as per Statutory Instrument # 67 of 2013, the creole loaf is EC$0.12 per oz, and the sandwich loaf is EC $0.15 per oz; plus, EC$0.60 for slicing and packaging per sandwich loaf.

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Congresista Grijalva exige acción sobre contrato de LUMA y anuncia supervisión desde el Capitolio federal

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El presidente del Comité de Recursos Naturales, Raúl Grijalva (D-Ariz.), solicitó el viernes acción al gobierno de Puerto Rico en relación al contrato de LUMA Energy y anunció que supervisará desde el Congreso este asunto.

“El pueblo de Puerto Rico no debe enfrentarse a apagones prolongados de energía e incertidumbre que lo obligue a escenarios potencialmente peligrosos. La situación con el sistema eléctrico poco confiable de Puerto Rico es inaceptable”, dijo Grijalva en declaraciones escritas.

“El gobierno de Puerto Rico debe responsabilizar a LUMA para garantizar que los residentes de Puerto Rico reciban el servicio de energía que necesitan. El Comité de Recursos Naturales está monitoreando la situación y continuará supervisando este tema”, añadió.

Explicó que el Comité de Recursos Naturales llevará a cabo una audiencia de comité completo en septiembre para evaluar la implementación de PROMESA, que también abordará el contrato LUMA defendido por la Junta de Control Fiscal. Se anunciarán más detalles en los próximos días.

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Se solicita la ayuda de la Ciudadanía para poder identificar y dar con el paradero de individuo por delito de fraude

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El director del Cuerpo de Investigaciones Criminales (CIC) del Área de Ponce, capitán Daniel Justiniano Mercado, en unión al director de la división de Delitos contra la Propiedad y Fraude, el teniente Félix Guilbe, solicitan la ayuda de los ciudadanos para poder dar con el paradero e identificación de un hombre que se apropió de dinero mediante fraude a cuenta bancaria.    

Según se informó, este hombre para el mes de abril del año en curso, se apropió de aproximadamente de $1,000.00 en varias transacciones que realizó a la cuenta del Banco Popular de una querellante.  

La investigación del caso, está a cargo de la agente María Fabre de la división de delitos contra la Propiedad y Fraude Zona de Yauco.

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Biden prepara un nuevo paquete de ayuda militar a Ucrania por 800 millones de dólares

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La Administración del presidente estadounidense Joe Biden puede anunciar tan pronto como el viernes un nuevo paquete de ayuda militar a Ucrania, por un valor de 800 millones de dólares, comentaron el jueves tres fuentes familiarizadas con el asunto a Reuters.

Sin embargo, el valor del paquete y la fecha de su anuncio pueden cambiar, advirtieron los informantes que hablaron bajo condición de anonimato. Por su parte, la Casa Blanca se ha negado a comentar al respecto.

Se espera que Biden autorizará la asistencia usando el llamado ‘Presidential Drawdown Authority‘, el mecanismo que permite transferir armas desde las reservas de EE.UU. hacia otro país, para cooperar en una situación de emergencia. La ayuda de este tipo puede comenzar a llegar a los pocos días, o incluso horas, después de su aprobación.

Desde agosto de 2021, EE.UU. ya ha enviado 18 paquetes de ayuda militar a Ucrania, estimados en 7.200 millones de dólares, cuyo suministros se intensificaron tras el inicio de la operación militar especial rusa. El último paquete fue anunciado el 8 de agosto y proporcionaba una “cantidad significativa” de municiones, armas y equipo adicionales, por un valor de 1.000 millones de dólares.

Nota original de RT Español.

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NBC’s Special Report – Friday August 19th 2022

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A number of students will soon be receiving assistance through a Homework Help Centre Initiative compliments Excel Academics.

Excel Academics is an entity founded by young Vincentian Kaville Hazelwood in 2021 to provide an afterschool teaching service.

Rawdica Stephen tells us more in today’s special report .

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Bounty Killer, Shaggy Impressed By Jada Kingdom For New Song “GPP”

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Bounty Killer and Shaggy are impressed by Jada Kingdom’s “GPP.”

Dancehall artiste Jada Kingdom is getting high commendations for her latest track, “GPP”, released last week. The song is now at No. 4 on the YouTube Top 10 trending music in Jamaica. Kingdom brings a sultry old-school pop vibe to her unique vocals on the Di Genius-produced track, which sees the dancehall singer, Stephen ‘Di Genius’ McGregor, and her ex Verse Simmonds being credited as writers.

Sees Jada Kingdom role-playing iconic 1990s television psychic with her Jamaican accent, Miss Cleo, in a 1990s commercial offering to help women deal with their man problems.

“Yuh wan get rid of the crosses outta yuh life, call mi now,” Jada says at the end of the track.

The track is described by her label Republic as “raunchy above a soulful sample and fifties-style piano. It’s girl meets guy put it on him, and guy gets attached, feels entitled, and becomes controlling. The title says it all,” Jada says.

The song has been well-received by fans and some of the greats in dancehall like Bounty Killer and Shaggy, who also commended Jada Kingdom on the track and its potential to be a chart-topper.

“Baddest female song dis inna dancehall today da gyal ya a do har homework some lazy gyal just deh home a twerk well diverse and creative girl a pure fire GOODPUXXY PROBLEM,” the general Bounty Killer said.

Shaggy also dropped in a comment praising the artist. “Chune shat!!!!! wicked from the 1st time me hear it!!! Congratulations @jadakingdom,” he wrote.

Verse Simmonds also praised the track. “The real music. God know Wass up! Bless up mi general!” he wrote to his former girlfriend.

In the meantime, Jada Kingdom has been busy as she was recently in St. Vincent for Summer Fest on Sunday, August 14.

The artist has been quiet on the entertainment side since releasing GPP as she shared that she recently lost her grandmother, who helped to raise her.

Watch the video for “GPP” below.

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OOOPS! Poland nabs octogenarian with 5 kilos of heroin in suitcase Loop Jamaica

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An 81-year-old Danish woman travelling from Africa to Canada was arrested at Warsaw airport on suspicion of illegal possession of heroin worth over US$515k, officials in Poland said on Friday.

Customs officers at Frederic Chopin Airport decided to check the woman’s luggage Sunday after becoming suspicious of her itinerary and her uneasy behaviour.

Packages with five kilograms (11 lbs) of heroin were discovered under a false suitcase bottom.

The woman, travelling from Malawi and Kenya through Doha and Warsaw, denied any wrongdoing and said family members had given her the suitcase with gifts for relatives in Canada, according to Aleksandra Skrzyniarz, a spokeswoman for the prosecutor’s office in Warsaw.

She was detained for three months and prosecutors have opened an investigation; under Polish law, she faces up to 15 years in prison for illegal possession of narcotics.

Denmark officials confirmed that a Danish citizen was detained in Poland and said the ministry is “providing consular assistance”.

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