U.S. Coast Guard Rescues Fisherman In Distress Off U.S. Virgin Islands – St. Lucia Times News

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 A Coast Guard MH-60T Jayhawk helicopter aircrew rescued a spear fisherman in distress on the rocks just off Dog Island, U.S. Virgin Islands Sunday.

The survivor, a man reportedly over 50-years-old, was injured and holding on as six-foot seas from passing Tropical Storm Earl crashed against the rocks.

“This was a challenging case in a tropical storm with heavy seas, gusty winds, and low visibility, but this is what the Coast Guard trains for,” said Lt. Shea Smith, Coast Guard MH-60T Jayhawk aircraft commander for the case. “I’m proud of the crew, everyone came together as a team to safely and efficiently execute the mission.  Fortunately, the survivor was able to hang on until we could arrive and we are all glad that he is safe.”

Coast Guard watchstanders in Sector San Juan received a call at approximately 8:30 a.m. Sunday from a St. Thomas 911 emergency dispatch operator, who relayed a distress communication from the friend of the fisherman on scene aboard 26-foot Grady White vessel. 

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Coast Guard watchstanders directed the launch of a Boat Forces St. Thomas 33-foot Special Purpose Craft and a MH-60T Jayhawk helicopter from Air Station Borinquen.

Once on scene, the Coast Guard boat crew attempted to pass a heaving line to the injured fisherman but the crashing waves prevented the crew from getting close enough to reach him.

  The Coast Guard helicopter then moved in and deployed the aircraft rescue swimmer who used a harness to secure and hoist the survivor from the rocks.

The Coast Guard aircrew transported the survivor to the Cyril E. King airport in St. Thomas, where he was transferred to awaiting Emergency Medical Service personnel and transported to the Schneider Regional Medical Center.

SOURCE: United States Coast Guard

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Madre apuñala en un costado a su hijo en Cabo Rojo

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Agentes, adscritos al distrito de Cabo Rojo, fueron alertados a través del personal de Emergencias Médicas del hospital la Concepción de San Germán, sobre una agresión grave ocurrida en horas de la madrugada del domingo, en la carretera 308 sector el Fanguito de Puerto Real en Cabo Rojo. 

Según la Uniformada, alegó Natanael Toro Lugo, de 37 años, residente del sitio antes mencionado, que mientras discutía con su madre identificada como Ana Lugo, de 54 años, le infringió una herida punzante con un arma blanca (cuchillo) en el área baja del costado del lado izquierdo. 

Más tarde del mismo día Toro Lugo se personó al área de Emergencias del hospital antes mencionado para recibir asistencia médica y allí informó lo sucedido. El mismo fue atendido por el médico de turno, quien diagnosticó una herida punzante de 3 centímetros por lo que requirió un punto de sutura. Al momento fue dado de alta y su condición es estable. 

Al lugar se persono el agente Luis Seguí de la división de Servicios técnicos y José Rivera de la División de Homicidios de Mayagüez. 

El caso fue consultado con el fiscal Francis Cuevas quien, citó 6 de septiembre de 2022, para continuar con la investigación del caso.  

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Trinbago Knight Riders Women beat Barbados Royals Women

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 Trinbago Knight Riders Women beat Barbados Royals Women by 10 runs in the Women’s Caribbean Premier League (CPL) yesterday to win the Championship at Warner Park, Basseterre, St Kitts and Nevis.

The scores: Trinbago Knight Riders Women 100-7 off 20 overs (Deandra Dottin 59, Hayley Mathews 3-22), Barbados Royals Women 90 off 18.4 overs (Hayley Mathews 46, Anicia Mohammed 3-16, Sheneta Grimmond 2-22, Hayley Jensen 2-18, Sune Luus 2-17).

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Results of the North East Football League

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Chapmans overwhelmed Spring Village of Georgetown by beating them 10-2 yesterday to win the HAIROUN North East Football League at the Chili Playing Field in Georgetown.

Chapmans also won the Prime Minister’s Knock-out Cup to complete their campaign. They played undefeated in the Championships.

Earlier, Diamonds defeated Greggs 5-2 to secure third place.

Dickson was adjudged the Most Disciplined Team. The Best Goalkeeper was Jahmaine Jarvis of Spring Village of Georgetown. The Best Defender, Rayan King of Chapmans. The Best Midfielder, Terrason Joseph of Chapman; and Best Striker, Shemar Wilkes of Diamonds.

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COMMENTAAR: Perspectief herleving vrouwenvoetbal

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HET INITIATIEF VAN Native Youth Promotions om een voetbaltoernooi voor inheemse vrouwen te organiseren zou door verschillende sportorganisaties moeten worden

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Shocking details in UNICEF-report about children’s rights – StMaartenNews.com – News Views Reviews & Interviews

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PHILIPSBURG — UNICEF, the United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund, has so far conducted two studies into the situation of children and adolescents in St. Maarten. The first report was published in 2013 and the second one in 2020. That second report contains some shocking details that urgently need the attention of our decision makers.

The report is entitled Situation Analysis on Children and Adolescents on Sint Maarten 2020. It was produced by the Dutch branch of Unicef and funded by the Dutch Red Cross.

Shocking? Take for instance these findings. Of the people interviewed for the report, 85 percent mentioned violence facing children, adolescents and women as a major issue. And 50 percent thinks that child sexual abuse is a common occurrence in St. Maarten.

The researchers interviewed 43 youngsters and 60 percent of them knew somebody who has been sexually abused. The reality is most likely worse, the report indicates: “These topics are sensitive and taboo and therefore always underreported.”

The report mentions a jump in reported cases of child neglect from 49 in 2017 to 119 in 2018, the year after Hurricane Irma.

The researchers furthermore found that foster homes and group homes do not operate in line with the UN guidelines for the alternative care for children and that the capacity at foster homes is very fragile.

Education is another minefield. Public spending on education is high, as are the enrollment rates, but the report found an unexplained gap between enrollment in primary and secondary education. It is also unclear whether all undocumented children attend school.

The Early Childhood Development (ECD) sector, for children aged 0 to 4, is poorly regulated. There are no quality standards for daycare centers and home-based care. Because the sector is not subsidized, children from poor families have limited access to ECD-programs.

The researchers note that there are no new data available after 2017, the year of Hurricane Irma. From before that time, the researchers note one positive point: vaccination levels are high. On the other hand, 30 percent of the population has no health insurance and obesity is on the rise.

Of the adult population, 29 percent is obese and 38 percent are pre-obese. In the Caribbean region between 28 and 35 percent of children aged 4 to 20 are overweight and half of them are obese.

It obviously did not help that between 2006 and 2016 fruit and vegetables became 2.5 times more expensive while food in general doubled in price.

A survey from 2013 shows that 30 percent of the age group 13-19 thought about suicide and 13 percent actually attempted it. More than half of these adolescents (51 percent) felt lonely and 53 percent felt depressed and hopeless.

Sexual health is yet another issue. A 2016 study of six island states shows that 50 percent of boys and girls experienced “forced sexual initiation.” In other words: they were raped. On the other hand, two-third of the youngsters used a condom the last time they had sex and 60 percent used a condom when they had sex for the first time.

The Unicef-researchers have one overarching recommendation: invest in capacity building in data collection, data analysis and data dissemination to monitor progress on the rights of children and adolescents.

The report points out that all ministries are one way or another involved in advancing the rights of children, making the topic therefore an inter-ministerial responsibility.

And the ministries have plenty to do: “Five important policies have been drafted but they have not approved been approved yet. One of the reasons is political instability,” the report states.

There is a draft national decree for the establishment of a national child rights committee and Unicef obviously recommends to get this one and all other draft policies approved. The report also recommends to research the extent to which undocumented children have access to public services on the Dutch and the French side of the island.

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STORYTIME WITH DENTISTRY WITH TRISH

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On Saturday, August 22, 2022, dental student and children’s book author, Miss Trish Richardson, and the West End Community Development Centre hosted “Storytime with Dentistry with Trish”.

Trish Richardson is the author of “Tia Visits the Dentist”. According to the American Dental Association, dental caries (cavities) is the most common chronic disease in children. This inspired Trish to write “Tia Visits the Dentist” – a children’s book, emphasising the importance of protecting your oral health through good oral hygiene practices such as brushing and flossing, eating a healthy diet and visiting the dentist every six months to prevent dental caries (cavities). Her main goal is to help children grow into adults who are very concerned and proactive about their oral health.

The activities for this free event included a book reading of “Tia Visits the Dentist” followed by a discussion, a demonstration of proper brushing and flossing techniques and, finally, arts and crafts. Prizes were also given to children who participated in the activities. Trish looks forward to hosting many more events of this nature for children in the future.

“Tia Visits the Dentist” children’s book is available for purchase at the Coral Reef Bookstore.

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Miss Trish Richardson and the centre manager of the West End Community Development Centre, Mr. Jeison Bryan

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One on One stock gains one-third in value Loop Jamaica

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One on One Educational Services (One) increased one-third to lead gains on the Jamaica Stock Exchange (JSE) last Friday.

One gained 32 per cent to close at $1.73 it was followed by 138 Student Living up 26 per cent to $6.66 and Portland JSX up 20 per cent to close at $9.90.

The top declining stock was Eppley preference shares down 20 per cent to $5.98 followed by JMMB preference shares down 16 per cent to $2.50.

The JSE Index declined by 720.30 points (0.20 per cent) to close at 360,038.82 points and the volume traded amounted to 13,235,143 valued at $77,577,657.20.

Meanwhile, the Junior Market Index advanced by 72.17 points (1.74 per cent) to close at 4,216.53 points and the volume traded amounted to 15,802,738 valued at $62,557,376.52. The JSE Combined Index closed at 374,559.88 and the volume traded amounted to 29,037,881 valued at $140,135,033.72.

Also on the day, the JSE All Jamaican Composite Index declined by 347.86 points (0.09 per cent) to close at 408,596.23 points and the volume traded amounted to 13,183,880 valued at $73,037,934.10. The JSE Select Index advanced by 12.67 points (0.14 per cent) to close at 9,187.71 points and the volume traded amounted to 2,488,591 valued at $62,998,102.88.

The JSE USD Equities Index advanced by 0.08 points (0.04 per cent) to close at 213.86 points and the volume traded amounted to 398,402 valued at $16,692.84.

Overall market activity resulted from trading in 106 stocks of which 50 advanced, 39 declined and 17 traded firm. The JA$ Market Volume (excluding blocks) amounted to 29,037,881 units valued at $140,135,033.72. The US$ Market Volume (excluding blocks) amounted to 398,402 units valued at $16,692.84.

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Tourism, hotel VP: Give Tobago 5% of national budget

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Tobago Hotel and Tourism Association vice president Carol-Ann Birchwood-James.

TOBAGO Hotel and Tourism Association vice-president Carol-Ann Birchwood-James is hoping to see an increase in Tobago’s allocation in the upcoming national budget.

During the Spotlight on the Economy at the Hyatt Regency Hotel, Port of Spain, on Friday, Finance Minister Colm Imbert announced September 26 as Budget Day.

Birchwood-James told Newsday, “I would like to see an increase in Tobago’s allocation from the four per cent that they normally give us to at least give us a five per cent, because there are a lot of things that the assembly has to do.”

She said Tobago needs money to market its tourism sector effectively .

“We now have a new hotel (Comfort Inn & Suites) and another one on the way, the Marriott. So we have to ramp up our marketing of our tourism product and therefore we need money for that, perhaps a few million dollars more to go for our tourism marketing.”

Tobago got an allocation of $2.357 billion in the 2021-2022 budget.

In June, the Tobago House of Assembly (THA) ssked for an allocation of $3.97 billion from central government to manage the island’s affairs for fiscal 2022-2023.

Chief Secretary Farley Augustine said the request was predicated on an anticipated national budget of $54.7 billion.

He said he hoped the figure would reflect 6.9 per cent of the national budget, in keeping with the upper end of the Dispute Resolution Committee’s recommendation.

On Friday, the Tobago Business Chamber proposed that the government expand the Community-based Environmental Protection and Enhance Programme (CEPEP) and Unemployment Relief Programmes (URP) to create what it called “dedicated agro-industry sections” which can produce “structured government farm workers.”

In a statement on WhatsApp, the chamber’s chairman Martin George said the government should put the CEPEP and URP make-work programmes to greater use.

“We’d like to see this as part of an agrarian awakening for Tobago and for Trinidad also. So let’s create a CEPEP agro division and URP agri sector,” he said.

“Let’s utilise our fertile lands, our rich soil and harness the talents of our people. Let’s use the science and technology to create super-productive farms through Trinidad and Tobago.”

George said the salaries of the workers could also be increased, but in a manner linked to increased productivity and agricultural output.

The chamber, he said, also wants to see Tobago “weaned off the financial umbilical cord (sic) by which they are tied to central government.

“This will require a medium- to long-term plan, but we need to make a start.”

George repeated the chamber’s call for the “immediate and unconditional” repeal of the Foreign Investment Act.

But he said while the chamber encourages foreign investment, it must be done in a structured way.

George said the government should mandate that anyone investing in Tobago must partner – at least up to ten per cent – with a local Tobago-based business.

“That way you earn and get the foreign exchange by the direct foreign investment and you also get that transfer of knowledge where our Tobago-based businesses get the opportunity to learn hands-on from bigger, more experienced business people.”

George also reiterated the chamber’s call to make Tobago a VAT-free zone.

“This will lead to a massive influx of foreign exchange and investment and business in Tobago.”

He predicted the island will also become the investment capital of the Caribbean in much the same way Florida is the retirement state of the US.

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Piparo man missing since August 10

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MISSING: Piparo resident Darius Jerrybandhan, missing since August 10. Photo courtesy TTPS

A 49-YEAR-OLD man has been reported missing to the police by his family.

A police press release said on Monday that Darius Jerrybandhan of Stone Road, Piparo, was last seen at 7 am, on August 10.

Family members went to the Princes Town Police Station on Sunday to file a missing-person report.

Jerrybandhan is described as being of East Indian descent, six foot four inches tall, of medium build and light brown complexion. He was last seen wearing grey track pants and a T-shirt.

Anyone with information on his whereabouts is asked to call the Princes Town Police Station at 665-2231, 800-TIPS, or contact the police at 555, 999, 911, or any police station.

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