Pres. Ali announces $1M each for 600 landowners in Lethem

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President Dr Irfaan Ali in Lethem, Region Nine

President Dr Irfaan Ali today announced that some 600 landowners in Lethem, Region Nine (Upper Takutu-Essequibo) will be getting $1 million each to assist them in constructing their homes. He also revealed that low-interest loans will also be available from two commercial banks so that persons can get the remaining financing to complete their homes.

President Ali and a team of Cabinet Ministers travelled to the Region Nine township for a three-outreach.

While addressing persons in Lethem, the Head of State pointed out that his government is committed to ensuring that hinterland communities are developed on par with those on the coastland.

To this end, he announced new initiatives to push hinterland housing and improve lives of persons in the region.

“The model of house that people are using here cost about $3 million, that is in the community. So, here is what we’re going to do, the Government of Guyana, starting with the persons who have the lots – 600. The Government of Guyana, with immediate effect [will], give G$1 million to each of those allottees.”

According to President Ali, this investment of $600M from the government will be further boosted by additional financing from commercial banks.

“We were able to sit down with two banks – GBTI and New Building Society – and without any collateral, without the job letter, they have agreed that they will finance the remaining $2 million at 3.5%, the lowest in the country. So, you get the $600 million from us [the government], you will get the reminder finance, and guess what? The repayment for the financing from the bank would be just about $14,000 per month.”

The Head of State went onto note that the residents in Region Nine will also benefit from other measures government has introduced.

Only last month, President Ali announced free building materials and slashed interest rates on bank financing for homeowners.

This is in addition to the removal of VAT on certain construction materials such as cement, sheetrock and concrete boards.

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Mother Of Missing 11-Year-Old Speaks As Search Along Castries River Continues – St. Lucia Times News

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Miriam Darcie, the mother of missing 11-year-old Levi Darcie, has disclosed that the boy went shopping Friday morning with his grandmother, who gave him cash to take a bus home.

“Apparently he didn’t take a bus – he walked to come home because I live at Cedars and he met friends and he went to the river,” Miriam told St Lucia Times.

“They said it was a ball he went to take, but I don’t know,” the distraught mother said.

According to reports, the 11-year-old was playing with friends, ended up in the river and was swept away.

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The search continues for the St Aloysius RC Boys’ Primary School student.

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A nosotros también se nos va la luz, dice comisionado de la Policía, ante incidente “con el mismo grupito” de protestantes en el VSJ

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El comisionado de la Policía, Antonio López Figueroa reaccionó el viernes al incidente con los manifestantes y los fotoperiodistas en el cierre de la protesta contra LUMA Energy.

“Señores, a mis policías también se les va la luz, somos parte de este pueblo, parte de Puerto Rico y estamos prestando un servicio a la ciudadanía para que puedan manifestarse”, dijo el comisionado en conferencia de prensa.

López Figueroa aseguró que los protestantes que protagonizaron los incidentes violentos, son los mismos que han participado en otras actividades con la intención de agredir policías.

“Este es un pequeño grupo que fue a San Lorenzo que estuvo en Rincón. Es un grupo que la agenda no es la causa por la que se están manifestando. La agenda es buscar un protagonismo con la policía, para agredir a los policías, para tener una primera plana o tener una audiencia”, expresó.

No obstante, a pesar de que manifestó que estas personas son conocidas por las autoridades, no pueden intervenir con ellos para evitar los incidentes violentos.

López Figueroa lamentó el incidente con el fotoperiodista de Noticel, Juan Costas.

“A eso a las 12:30 de la madrugada me comuniqué con Juan por teléfono para saber cómo se encontraba, para indicarle el compromiso de la policía con la prensa y gracias a dios estaba bien. Y lo hice por empatía señores, porque me pongo la posición de Juan, me pongo en la posición de mis policías que estuvieron allí, me pongo la posición de aquellos policías que al convertirse una manifestación en disturbios , tuvimos que desalojar el área, porque mis policía estaban siendo agredidos con un sinnúmero de advertencias que se le dio a esas personas para que desistieran de esa acción”, expresó.

Como consecuencia, 4 personas fueron arrestadas y cinco policías resultaron heridos.

Ocuparon destornilladores, adoquines, botellas de cristal, huevos podridos cacerolas y una pala, entre otros objetos.

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Hallan cuerpo en estado de descomposición en Bayamón

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La Policía informó el viernes, sobre el hallazgo de un cuerpo en estado de descomposición, a las 11:14 de la mañana, en una residencia que ubica en la urbanización Sierra Linda en Bayamón.

Según el informe policíaco, el cuerpo de un hombre identificado por familiares como Edgardo López Pérez, de 53 años.

Éste fue localizado en el área del pasillo de la residencia en estado de descomposición. El cuerpo será trasladado al Instituto de Ciencias Forenses para los estudios correspondientes y determinar la causa de la muerte.

El agente Jonathan Cruz, adscrito al Precinto de Bayamón Oeste, junto al agente Ramón Torres, de la División de Homicidios del Cuerpo de Investigaciones Criminales de Bayamón y la fiscal Jennifer Cancio se hicieron a cargo de la investigación.

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El sábado se podrá observar al planeta Mercurio a simple vista durante su elongación

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La Sociedad de Astronomía de Puerto Rico Inc. (SAPR) organización avalada por el NASA Puerto Rico Space Grant Consortium, informa que durante el anochecer de este sábado 27 de agosto, el planeta Mercurio podrá ser visto a simple vista desde cualquier parte de la isla.

“A partir de las 7:05 p.m. y por un breve espacio de tiempo hasta las 7:40 p.m., si observamos en dirección hacia el Oeste, podremos apreciar como el planeta Mercurio (el más cercano al Sol en nuestro Sistema Solar) se encontrará en su punto máximo de separación del Sol, lo que se conoce como una elongación. El mismo estará a alrededor de unos 19º grados de separación en el cielo de nuestra estrella más cercana y lucirá como un punto un poco brillante pero distintivo, a alrededor de unos 12º sobre el horizonte tan pronto anochezca” informó el profesor Juan Villafañe, presidente de la SAPR.

Villafañe indicó que “para observar al planeta, es bien importante no tener ningún tipo de obstrucción visual de frente como lo son edificios o árboles ya que estos impiden el poder localizarlo.

Mercurio se podrá observar durante los próximos días pero ya a partir de la semana entrante, comenzará a bajar nuevamente en dirección hacia el horizonte para luego notarse al amanecer durante el mes de septiembre. El movimiento rápido del planeta en el cielo, se debe a que tiene una órbita de unos 88 días alrededor del Sol”.

Otros planetas que se pueden apreciar a simple vista en esta temporada si observamos en dirección hacia el Este tan pronto anochezca lo son Saturno (a partir de las 7:15 p.m.), Júpiter (a partir de las 8:45 p.m.) y Marte (12:15 a.m.), ambos distintivos como puntos brillantes de luz y sin centelleo alguno en comparación a las estrellas.

La Sociedad de Astronomía de Puerto Rico, Inc. (SAPR), es una organización sin fines de lucro según definida por ley, que desde 1985 con motivo del paso del cometa Halley se ha encargado de promover el interés en la astronomía, para el disfrute, orientación y educación de la comunidad puertorriqueña en general.

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A total of 15 active Covid-19 cases now recorded here in SVG

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The Ministry of Health Wellness and the Environment says there are now 15 active cases of Covid 19 recorded in St. Vincent and the Grenadines

In its latest update, the Ministry says two new cases were recorded on Thursday August 25th, from Raid Antigen Tests,  while four recoveries were noted.

Four persons are currently hospitalized with Covid 19, one is fully vaccinated and three are unvaccinated.

9,422 cases of Covid 19 and 9,292 recoveries have been reported in  St. Vincent and the Grenadines to date.   115 people have died from the virus.

And, 72,532 Covid 19 vaccines have so far been administered locally.  37,145 persons have received their first dose;  31,260 have received their second dose and 4,127 persons have received boosters.

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NBC’s Special Report – Friday August 26th 2022

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The Windward Islands Farmers Association (WINFA) said it is moving forward with the thrust to boost local Agricultural production so that Farmers can secure greater benefits from the sector.

Acting Co-ordinator of WINFA, Lassel Black-Walker says the organization is preparing to host a series of training sessions next  week for Farmers across the country.

Recardo Wilson has more in today’s Special Report.

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The Melisizwe Brothers shares plans to host follow-up activities this year

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Members of the Canadian-based Vincentian musical group, the Melisizwe Brothers are planning to host follow-up activities this year, following the success of their just concluded month-long summer programme across the country.

The programme is intended to motivate more young people to reach for their dreams.

Father of the Brothers Mark James told NBC News, that there is an abundance of talent here in St. Vincent and the Grenadines, and the group will continue on its quest to find and strengthen talent among the nation’s youth, to ensure that more Vincentians can benefit from the global entertainment industry.

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Mr. James also outlined some of the areas to be covered in the upcoming months

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Yendi Phillipps and Omar McFarlane vacay in St Lucia post nuptials Loop Jamaica

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Yendi Phillipps, the 2010 Miss Universe runner-up, has tied the knot with businessman Omar McFarlane.

It is reported that the media personality and content creator married earlier this month in Florida, where McFarlane currently resides.

McFarlane is a Jamaican-born, US resident, who hails from Farm Heights in Montego Bay, St James.

On Instagram, Phillipps shared a reel from her private infinity pool at the Jade Mountain Resort, overlooking the Gros Piton mountains in St Lucia, where the couple is said to be honeymooning.

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LONDON (AP) — Chelsea manager Thomas Tuchel will not be in the dugout against Leicester in the English Premier League on Saturday after failing in his appeal against a one-game touchline ban for a post-match scuffle with Tottenham counterpart Antonio Conte.

The appeal board’s decision was handed down on Friday. Tuchel also will still have to pay a fine of 35,000 pounds ($41,000).

Tuchel’s touchline ban for improper conduct was suspended temporarily pending the full written reasons for the decision, allowing him to take his place in the dugout for the 3-0 loss at Leeds last Sunday.

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