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door Audry Wajwakana PARAMARIBO — “Er was een periode in mijn leven geweest waarin ik een paar keer suïcidegedachten had.
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door Audry Wajwakana PARAMARIBO — “Er was een periode in mijn leven geweest waarin ik een paar keer suïcidegedachten had.
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‘Sasa’ gunned down at bar in Westmoreland
Teen fined $10,000 for ‘link’ with prisoner at police lockup
‘I cannot mourn’: Former colonies conflicted over the queen
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Final of three cops charged with tiler’s murder now granted bail
US marks 21st anniversary of 9/11 terror attacks
Calculus a safe bet in Caymanas feature
Males outshine females in 8 CAPE, 4 CSEC subjects in 2022 exams
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Police investigators are searching for gunmen who shot and killed a man at a bar in New Hope, Westmoreland on Friday.
The deceased is 25-year-old Shamar Hamilton, otherwise called ‘Sasa’, of Water Works district in the parish.
Reports are that Hamilton was at the bar with other persons, when gunmen approached and opened fire, hitting him several times.
Hamilton was assisted to the hospital, where he was pronounced dead.
The police are continuing their investigation into the development.
More than 100 murders have been recorded in Westmoreland since the start of the year.
Jamaica’s sprinting sensation Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce bounced back from defeat in Brussels last weekend to win the Diamond League women’s 100m final in Zurich, Switzerland on Thursday.
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Shericka Jackson stormed to victory in the women’s 200m at the Diamond League final in Zurich, Switzerland on Thursday.
The Jamaican proved a cut above the field to win the season-ending event in 2
Kingston College (KC) kick-started the title defense of their ISSA Digicel Manning Cup crown by dismissing Calabar High 5-1 on the opening day of the 2022 schoolboy football competition at Sabin
The policeman, who was stabbed by a female in Portmore, St Catherine has died.
He has been identified as Detective Sergeant, Victor Francis of the Centre for the Investigation of Sexual Offenc
Led by a half-century from captain Rovman Powell, the Jamaica Tallawahs beat Trinbago Knight Riders by 34 runs in the 12th match of the Caribbean Premier League (CPL) T20 cricket competition at the Da
6 cows recovered in two trucks with patty company name on side
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– says felt relieved after checking results
Preparing for the Caribbean Secondary Education Certificate (CSEC) takes commitment, hard work, and discipline, which led aspiring lawyer Daniel Persaud to excel at the recent examinations.
Persaud, a 16-year-old from Soesdyke, East Bank Demerara (EBD), attended Camille’s Academy – a stone’s throw away from his home. He wrote 15 subjects and secured eight Grade Ones and seven Grade Twos – thus making him the school’s top performer.
After much anxiety by the students, the results were released on Monday last, and Persaud is still now processing his successful feat.
“Anxiety rushed through my body prior to opening the results, but I felt relieved after seeing I passed, even though it still feels surreal,” he told this publication.
A smiling Daniel
For the young man, preparation commenced in the early days of Grade 11, ensuring that his school-based assessments were out of the way. For him, this was a strategy to squeeze in extra time to study.
“For the preparation, I was tasked with establishing a study schedule/timetable to accommodate my daily activities; which was easy enough, but sticking to it was proving to be a bit difficult. I grew up loving the sport of cricket, whether it be playing or just watching the professionals on television, it always brought joy. Some other hobbies of mine include going to the gym with my friends,” he explained.
“Approximately three weeks prior to the sitting of my first examination, I had to sacrifice extracurricular activities to allow more time for studying,” Persaud indicted.
Despite covering these grounds, he posited, he was confronted with another challenge: low self-esteem. However, he persevered, and with a little motivation from his friends and home circle, he came out with all passes.
“A major challenge faced was actually personal. I was battling with low self-esteem for a lengthy period of Grade 11, due to me drowning myself in thoughts of not being ready to sit the examination,” he disclosed.
Daniel on his last day of school
Nevertheless, leading up to the exams, he was forced to put on the back burner some of the co-curricular activities that he enjoys – one such being cricket, which is his favourite sport.
Spending time with friends was also limited, and the focus was primarily on excelling at the examinations.
The reaction to his success was not just celebrated by him, but his entire family, friends, and teachers. He detailed that they were ‘over the moon’ upon hearing the good news.
Daniel shared, “My family played a very supportive role throughout my educational journey, by providing everything I needed to persevere. After receiving the results, my family was ‘over the moon’ excited. My grandmother and grandfather had the biggest smiles, and congratulated me. My mom, sister, and stepfather, who are currently residing in the United States, immediately called, and they were overwhelmingly excited and shared how proud they were.”
For him, the next step is to embark on the Caribbean Advanced Proficiency Examination (CAPE) with the end goal of pursuing a career in law.
“I always aspired to be a lawyer, ever since entering the second level of my educational journey; and with this successful performance at CSEC, I feel more confident of achieving this goal. With my drive and determination, I see myself not only as a top graduate of UWI in the field of Law, but as a budding attorney-at-law prepared to ensure justice prevails according to our constitution.”
The Soesdyke student reiterated that his educational foundation was set from a very young age, as teachers from various levels each played a supportive role in ensuring he succeeded. As such, he expressed gratitude to them for their continuous mentoring and guidance during his school life.
Presently, the young man is preparing for his next step in his academic pursuit, but he is also taking things lightly by assisting his grandmother, sleeping long hours, and meeting with friends.
Meanwhile, he advises students who would be preparing for the 2023 exams to stay focused, remain committed, and, most importantly, persevere. “At the end of the day, hard work and dedication pay off…”
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As eco-tourism around the world picks up pace globally, following a two-year hiatus caused by the pandemic, a new tourism entity based in the North Pakaraimas has been launched with the aim to promote and showcase the rich culture of Region Eight.
Under the slogan “For the adventurous and wild at heart,” Patamona tours was launched in May 2022, according to one of its founders, Louana Augustus.
The former Indigenous beauty queen told this publication that the launching was made in time to commemorate Heritage Month this September.
According to this young entrepreneur, Patamona Tours is the first ever Indigenous tour company that was founded in the North Pakaraimas.
“It will be collaborating with Village Councils to bring to adventure-spirited persons the ultimate nature-friendly travel experience,” she said.
Louana Augustus, one of the founders of Patamona Tours
Recounting the journey leading up to the formation of the entity, Augustus said that while growing up in the small Indigenous community of Kopinang, she felt privileged to live among breathtaking flora, fauna, and majestic mountains that tower over the village.
“As I grew, I learned about eco-tourism and Guyana’s Low Carbon Development Strategy,” she said. Augustus said she saw “great potential” to market her hometown and the wider Region Eight area in an eco-friendly and sustainable way that directly benefits the various Amerindian communities.
The United Nations has declared 2019 the International Year of Indigenous Languages, to raise awareness not only to benefit the people who speak these languages, but also for others to appreciate the important contribution they make to the world’s cultural diversity. For Augustus, this awareness lies paramount in the plans of the new tourism entity.
Region Eight, Potaro-Siparuni, is home to the Patamona Indigenous nation, and according to Augustus, the Patamona language is spoken by approximately 8000 to 9000 people, many of whom live in the region, and there are those who have migrated to other parts of Guyana and the world.
“Therefore, this company was established as a way to educate, promote, and preserve our unique and dying language,” she said.
She has said that while the entity is raising awareness and preserving the Patamona language, it is simultaneously promoting community-based, eco-friendly tourism to show the rest of the world and Guyana the beauty of Region Eight.
Tourists would be treated to a dip in the waterways of the Pakaraima region, Region Eight
The new initiative also has a Facebook account – Patamona Tours – and according to one of its most recent posts, the entity is offering tour packages to the village of Kato. Tourists can expect Indigenous cuisine, reputable accommodation with the option of camping, hiking, and site-seeing trips across the village and its geographical spread, including the breath-taking Chiung Falls.
Augustus has said the tourism package commences with trips to Kato, and a list of other villages will follow, including her home village of Kopinang. Orinduik, Kamana, Chiung Mouth, Kurukubaru, and Monkey Mountain are among the other villages where tourists would be allowed to explore the landscape and rich culture of the Indigenous people.
Augustus has said that the main mode of transportation throughout the trips would be by all-terrain vehicles (ATV) due to the rough terrain and heavy rainfall which are common in this part of Guyana. “However, it’s always an adventure,” the young lady said, beaming with excitement at the new initiative.
In addition to its Facebook account, persons who wish to contact the new tourism entity can call or WhatsApp the number is 638-1721.
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The Barbados Royals secured their fifth straight victory of the 2022 Hero Caribbean Premier League (CPL) season with a win over Jamaica Tallawahs by eight wickets.
The Barbados Royals won the toss and chose to field, getting off to a dream start by removing opener Brandon King for a duck. However, once again it was captain Rovman Powell who took charge for the Tallawahs, scoring his second successive half century to take his side to 153/7 after 20 overs.
In their chase, Barbados Royals bounced back after the early dismissal of Kyle Mayers with their South African contingent of Quinton de Kock, Corbin Bosch and captain David Miller combining across the innings to guide the side to victory by eight wickets.
Jamaica Tallawahs lost King in the first over as Mayers demonstrated his ability with the ball. Amir Jangoo and Powell formed a 57-run partnership that was supported by some power hitting later on from Raymon Reifer and Fabian Allen. West Indies fast bowler Obed McCoy was the stand out bowler for the Royals, taking 3 wickets for 24 runs as the Tallawahs finished on 153/7.
Barbados Royals were in early trouble in their chase as opener Mayers was dismissed in the second over, but a magnificent partnership of 117 runs between de Kock and Bosch stifled the Tallawah bowlers. Once Bosch lost his wicket, Miller came in and scored 16 runs off 8 balls in a nervy finish to take his side across the line with just one ball to spare.
The win means Barbados Royals maintain their unbeaten start to the season and retain their spot at the top of the league table, while Jamaica Tallawahs remain second.
Photos from this match can be downloaded and used for editorial purposes at the following link. CREDIT – Getty/CPL T20
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A Berbice, Region Six, labourer is now dead after the tyre he was changing on a skidder exploded.
Dead is 17-year-old Urick Glen Henry of Evelyn Landing, Corentyne River.
The incident occurred on Friday at a logging concession at Evening Creek, which is about 300 miles up the Corentyne River.
Reports are that on Friday, the teen along with his father, 43-year-old Hemant Kumar Daonarine, worked at the logging concession which is owned by a businessman of Crabwood Creek, Corentyne.
Daonarine told investigators that at the time of the incident, he was about 40 feet away from his son when the incident occurred.
The man recalled that the teenager was airing up a Skidder tyre using an air compressor from a motor lorry, when the tyre exploded causing him to be flung about 15 feet into the air.
Henry then reportedly fell onto the ground and became motionless.
Daonarine said that his son’s entire face received injuries, his right hand was broken and blood was flowing out from his mouth.
Henry was escorted to Skeldon Public Hospital, where he was pronounced dead on arrival.
Police are investigating.
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India Royale has announced that she and Lil Durk have broken up as she unfollowed and deleted all traces of his photos from her Instagram.
The couple, who was once the gold standard for relationships in the hip hop community, appears to have called it quits. Last year India Royale and Lil Dirk made headlines when they fought off home invaders at their home in Georgia. Now this year, they are in the news for a different reason.
Early Sunday morning (Sept 11), Royale tweeted, “I’m a free agent.” She was responding to a question posed by a fan after founding out that they’re no longer following each other on the Gram. Her message prompted fans to speculate that she was saying she is single. One fan asked her in the comments if she is single, and she liked that tweet. A further inspection of her and Lil Durk’s Instagram accounts revealed that she unfollowed him, which is quite surprising since the pair have been very close up until recently.
The OTF rapper has not responded to the speculations, but he was active on social media as recently as Saturday night when he shared an image of one of his associates on his Story. He is still following his baby mother despite her unfollowing him.
Lil Durk and India Royale have been dating for years and have one child together. She also has a daughter from a previous relationship. In May of this year, the couple went on vacation together in the Caribbean, where they wrote their names with a heart in the sand. Durkio also rapped about her makeup business in his song with Drake, “Laugh Now Cry Later.”
It’s unclear what led to their sudden split, but hopefully, they can make amends.
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Antigua and Barbuda will vote on whether to become a republic following the death of Queen Elizabeth II, the country’s prime minister has said.
Gaston Browne said a referendum could take place within three years – but emphasised that the move was “not an act of hostility”.
He made the comments after confirming Charles III as King and head of state of the Caribbean nation.
Mr Browne said he intended to introduce the referendum if re-elected next year.
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While he expects to win that election – his party holds 15 of the 17 seats in the House of Representatives – he accepted that there hadn’t been any major demand to hold a vote among citizens.
“I think most people haven’t even bothered to think about it,” Mr Browne told ITV News.
Earlier, Australia ruled out a similar vote within the next four years.
The Queen’s death has reignited Australia’s monarchy debate, and Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, who was elected in May, is a republican.
But he ruled out a poll in his first term and told Sky News that “the bigger questions about our constitution are not ones for this current period”.
“This is a period in which we are sharing the grief that so many Australians are feeling at the moment, showing our deep respect and admiration for the contribution of the Queen to Australia,” Mr Albanese said.
In addition to the UK, King Charles serves as head of state in 14 countries – Antigua and Barbuda, Australia, The Bahamas, Belize, Canada, Grenada, Jamaica, New Zealand, Papua New Guinea, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Solomon Islands, and Tuvalu.
But many countries are reconsidering the role of monarchy, with Mr Browne saying becoming a republic would mark the “final step to complete the circle of independence to become a truly sovereign nation”.
Last year, Barbados swore in its first president after the Queen was removed as head of state by the country’s parliament.
Dame Sandra Mason, 72, the island’s governor-general since 2018, was named as president-elect of the nation following a vote in parliament.
And in Jamaica, the ruling Labour Party says its goal is to hold a referendum on becoming a republic.
SOURCE: BBC News. Headline photo Gaston Browne (Stock image)
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Un hombre fue arrollado por un ‘party bus’, a eso de las 10:06 de la noche del sábado, en la carretera PR- 107, en Aguadilla.
Según el reporte de la Policía, el hombre de 70 años pretendía bajarse del vehículo frente a su residencia, pero tropezó en el último escalón y cayó al pavimento.
El conductor del vehículo, de 46 años, residente de Aguadilla, no se percató del peatón e inició la marcha y lo arrolló con la goma posterior.
El perjudicado fue llevado a un hospital de la región donde el médico de turno, indicó herida abierta en el brazo izquierdo. Fue referido a un hospital de la zona metropolitana de San Juan.
Al conductor se le practicó la prueba de aliento, con resultado de 0.077 por ciento de alcohol en su organismo. La Policía entiende que, por el tipo de vehículo, el resultado de la prueba es positivo.
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Muchas personas pasan horas en internet cada semana, pero algunas personas no pueden alejarse.
Para las personas con adicción a Internet, hay un tipo de terapia a corto plazo que puede ser un tratamiento eficaz, según un pequeño estudio publicado el miércoles en la revista médica JAMA Psychiatry.
Los investigadores hallaron que el 69.4% de los hombres con adicción a internet ingresaron a remisión si recibieron terapia cognitiva conductual a corto plazo, en comparación con el 23.9% de los hombres que ingresaron a remisión cuando estaban en una lista de espera para recibir la terapia.
Las personas en remisión tenían 10 veces más probabilidades de ser parte del grupo de terapia conductual cognitiva a corto plazo que el grupo de control de lista de espera.
«Esto indica un fuerte efecto de tratamiento para los sujetos que sufren adicción a Internet o trastorno de juego«, dijo Klaus Wölfling, autor principal del estudio, en un podcast para JAMA Psychiatry.
Wölfling es investigador en el Departamento de Medicina Psicosomática y Psicoterapia del Centro Médico Universitario de Johannes Gutenberg-University Mainz en Alemania.
La adicción a Internet, según los investigadores, es el uso excesivo de Internet que afecta negativamente a la familia, el trabajo, los aspectos sociales y otros aspectos de la vida.
El año pasado, la Organización Mundial de la Salud reconoció el trastorno de los juegos de Internet como una condición de salud mental.
Los criterios para el trastorno del juego en la Clasificación Internacional de Enfermedades de la OMS incluyen al menos 12 meses de patrones recurrentes de juego, pérdida de control y comportamiento continuo incluso después de causar consecuencias negativas y angustia en otros aspectos de la vida.
Para este estudio, los investigadores utilizaron una definición más amplia de la adicción a Internet, para incluir a los pacientes que eran adictos a los juegos, las redes sociales, la pornografía, la navegación en línea o el uso general de Internet. La prevalencia de la adicción a internet se estima en un 6% en todo el mundo.
15 semanas de terapia
El estudio examinó a 143 hombres entre las edades de 17 y 55 años en cuatro clínicas ambulatorias en Alemania y Austria, que cumplieron con los criterios para la adicción a Internet según los puntajes de la Evaluación de la adicción a juegos de computadora e Internet, una encuesta estandarizada utilizada en este campo.
Se basa en 14 criterios que incluyen la frecuencia de la actividad de Internet, los síntomas de abstinencia, la preocupación por Internet y la pérdida de interés en otras actividades de la vida.
La adicción a Internet se definió como una puntuación superior a 13, mientras que la remisión se definió como una puntuación inferior a 7.
La terapia cognitiva conductual a corto plazo consistió en 15 semanas de sesiones grupales e individuales.
El programa se dividió en tres fases: educación sobre la adicción, intervención psicoterapéutica (como mostrar un uso saludable de Internet) y «enfoque en las técnicas de prevención de recaídas y transición a la vida cotidiana«, según Wölfling.
Las personas que estaban en el grupo de control de la lista de espera finalmente recibieron la terapia cognitiva conductual, pero después de un retraso de 15 semanas para permitir que se completara el estudio.
El estudio evaluó solo a los hombres porque son los pacientes predominantes de la adicción a Internet en las clínicas, según Wölfling.
Para la adicción al comportamiento en general, los hombres «representan el 90% de los pacientes tratados o diagnosticados en clínicas ambulatorias», escribieron los investigadores.
Los pacientes fueron evaluados al inicio del tratamiento, a mitad del tratamiento y después del tratamiento a los cuatro meses.
Aquellos en el grupo de terapia cognitiva a corto plazo también tuvieron una evaluación de seguimiento después de seis meses. Los investigadores analizaron los autoinformes de los comportamientos y síntomas de la adicción a Internet.
Al final del tratamiento, los pacientes en el grupo de terapia mostraron menores síntomas de adicción autoinformados, como abstinencia, preocupación y tiempo en línea, y mejor funcionamiento social, laboral y cotidiano.
Los pacientes mostraron tasas más bajas de depresión en general, sin diferencias significativas entre los dos grupos. Una pequeña cantidad de personas se deprimió más y tuvieron que ser trasladadas a un centro para pacientes hospitalizados, anotaron los investigadores.
Este fue el primer ensayo clínico aleatorizado en múltiples clínicas que analizó el tratamiento de la adicción a Internet, pero el estudio tenía varias limitaciones.
El pequeño tamaño de la muestra podría haber «sobreestimado» el efecto de la terapia a corto plazo, escribieron los investigadores.
Además, el estudio se limitó a los hombres y se basó en la información que los pacientes informaron sobre su propia condición. Algunos pacientes abandonaron, con 100 pacientes que completaron el estudio según lo programado.
De acuerdo con Wölfling, los ensayos controlados aleatorios futuros deberían tener una mejor retención de pacientes, incluir mujeres y tener una duración más larga.
«Los pacientes podrían beneficiarse aún más si la fase de tratamiento se prolongara«, dijo en el podcast de Psiquiatría de JAMA.
«La comprensión de la persona y la historia y el desarrollo del comportamiento o trastorno patológico pueden ser más importantes para que el paciente aprenda acerca de su propia historia y de su propia vida”.
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