Tempête Fiona: La Guadeloupe passe en vigilance rouge

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La tempête tropicale forte Fiona se rapproche de plus en plus l’archipel. La préfecture a placé le département en vigilance rouge pour les fortes pluies mais demeure en vigilance orange pour vents violents et vagues submersion.

La préfecture de la région Guadeloupe informe la population du passage en vigilance rouge pour fortes pluies et orages, du maintien en vigilance orange pour vents violents et du passage en vigilance orange pour vagues-submersion, à compter de 18h.

De forte précipitations attendues

De fortes précipitations sont attendues en tout début de soirée suivie d’une intensification durant la seconde moitié de la nuit et samedi en début de matinée, qui devrait perdurer moins intensément toute la journée de samedi.

Les pluies s’intensifieront progressivement ce soir mais surtout cette nuit en prenant un caractère orageux. Des pluies diluviennes générant de nombreuses inondations sont à craindre en cours de nuit prochaine. Des cumuls de pluie de l’ordre de 150 mm ou plus en 3 heures sont possibles.

Demain Samedi, les conditions resteront délicates avec encore de nombreux passages d’averses fortes et orageuses. Des cumuls de pluie de l’ordre de 300 à 400 mm, voire plus localement, sont possibles sur toute la durée de l’épisode. Une amélioration est attendue à partir de dimanche matin.

En conséquence, il a été décidé de fermer à 18h00 la route de Saint-Louis dont le gué a déjà débordé ainsi que la route de la Traversée à 19h00, du fait du risque de chutes d’arbres.

Des vents soutenus

Le vent faiblira légèrement en soirée puis s’orientera au Sud à Sud-Sud-Est dans la nuit en se renforçant fortement à 60/80 km/h en moyenne. I

l soufflera en cours de nuit en rafales jusqu’à 100/120 km/h. En cours de matinée de Samedi, le vent prendra une tournure Est à Est-Sud-Est, il faiblit légèrement mais peut encore souffler en rafales à 80/90 km/h puis 60/70 km/h l’après-midi en se limitant à la Côte Sous le Vent et au relief.

Une forte houle

Le passage de Fiona va générer une mer forte levée par une houle de Nord-Est peu énergétique formant ce soir des creux maximums de 4m en Atlantique et Canaux. Cette nuit les creux en légère baisse avoisinent 3m50 à 3m80.

La mer devrait toutefois s’amortir rapidement dès la fin de nuit prochaine, ou dès samedi matin au plus tard. Demain samedi, encore une mer forte en début de matinée, 3m, devenant agitée en fin d’après-midi par houle d’Est-Nord-Est.. Données observées Vent en rafales à la Désirade à 17h Vent d’Est-Nord-Est à 80 km/h.

Suspension du traffic aérien jusqu’à demain midi

Le trafic aérien sera suspendu à partir de 19h00 ce soir jusqu’à demain samedi à 12h00. Il ne reprendra qu’en fonction de conditions météorologiques favorables, qui seront évaluées demain matin.

Il est demandé à la population d’éviter tout déplacement et de rester chez soi. Il est fortement recommandé de se tenir informé par les bulletins diffusés par Météo France.

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Une journée de vendredi pas banale

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Enfin rentrée à la maison près une journée bousculée. L’arrivée proche de Fiona sur notre archipel a bousculé les habitudes de chacun. Récit. 

La tempête Fiona approche de la Guadeloupe. Au Gosier, à Bas-du fort, du côté du supermarché Leclerc, dans la matinée, le parking est rempli. La plupart des clients entrent et sortent quelques courses en main.  Visiblement, il n’y a pas d’affolement. Marie-Laure et Pierre en sont l’exemple type. Leurs premiers mots : “no stress”, disent-ils en chœur. “nous avons fait nos courses normalement, pas en vue de la tempête”. Dans les mains de Pierre, des cannettes de coca, quelques biscuits, rien de vital pour la période cyclonique. Ils semblent complètement indifférents au ciel nuageux qui menace. En guise d’aurevoir, avec désinvolture, avant de tourner leurs talons, Marie-Laure annonce : “d’ailleurs, on va jardiner”. Même son de cloche du côté de Michaël, “j’ai juste acheté quelques petites choses à manger”, dit-il, les bras encombrés de biscuits salés, de petites bouteilles d’eau. “de toute manière, si elle passe que pouvons-nous faire, si les arbres sont coupés, et qu’il n’y a plus d’électricité, il faudra attendre”. Il s’éloigne. Il est loin le temps où les caddies débordaient de packs d’eau et de nourriture qui risquait à terme de se perdre faute de courant. Marie-Edouard, la soixantaine, est dans le même état d’esprit. “Depuis le mois de juillet, je stocke : riz, huile, farine etc. Là, je n’ai rien acheté de tout ça dans mon caddie”. Elle n’est pas inquiète. Thomas, un jeune, est un des rares clients de Leclerc à sortir avec un caddie. A l’intérieur, deux packs d’eau, pour être sûr, de ne pas manquer et des couches pour bébé. Il a pris ses précautions, mais n’est pas inquiet. La vie semble continuer normalement. Les magasins sont ouverts, chacun travaille normalement. Les responsables attendent la dernière minute pour fermer. A la pharmacie, des clientes se plaignent de l’organisation, mise en place par la préfecture. “c’est une vraie pagaille, lâche-t-elle : entre récupérer les enfants à la crèche, dans les écoles”. Elle oublie de mentionner les salariés, qui regagnent leur domicile.

“J’espère que cette fois, nous y échapperons”.

Tout le monde est agacé, d’autant qu’il y a un embouteillage monstre sur la nationale Pointe-à-Pitre/Saint-François. Les clients sont là. Une vendeuse n’a qu’une idée en tête, les clients. “nous sommes débordés. Il n’y a personne pour répondre à vos questions”. Tout le monde se souvient des pluies diluviennes qui avaient tout emporté sur leur passage. Quelles mesures toutes ces boutiques ont prises pour parer à un scénario identique. Nous ne le saurons pas. Tout le monde se souvient également du parking du supermarché impraticable à cause de la montée des eaux, et qui s’était transformé en une immense piscine. Pour se rendre à l’intérieur, il avait fallu recourir à un canot. La direction avait perdu beaucoup de marchandises, et avait dû attendre plusieurs jours avant de rouvrir. La direction de l’enseigne a tiré leçon de la mésaventure. Cette fois, elle a recouru à une vingtaine de sacs d’une tonne qu’elle a posés tout le long du magasin pour faire barrage à l’eau. Une fois, mais pas deux, disent certains. 

 Burger king, l’autre enseigne, à proximité, est dans le rush. Il est 13 heures, et elle continue de servir les clients, comme un jour normal. Et pourtant, l’établissement est régulièrement visité par les eaux. Mais pour l’heure, personne ne veut s’en inquiéter, et surtout pas les employés, qui attendent simplement le feu vert de la direction pour regagner leur domicile. Tout autour, la vie est normale, la rôtisserie est ouverte, les clients viennent récupérer poulets. Un peu plus loin, le vendeur de jus de canne broie la canne avant de la remettre à ses clients. A priori, tout le monde joue la montre, et ne semble pas inquiet par Fiona, qui zigzague. Un peu, plus loin, à Belle Plaine, Ruby est installée devant son food-truck. Pas un chat. Elle regarde son portable. “Ici, la pluie vient régulièrement, dit-elle, avec un fort accent espagnol. “elle vient de la montagne, et se déverse ici. J’espère que cette fois, nous y échapperons”. A l’approche de Fiona, chacun s’organise, comme il peut. 

Claudia BELTON 

Propriétaire d’une roulotte, cette commerçante était très zen en fin de matinée

– C.B

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2 fraud charges over car deal – MP LEE ON $1M BAIL

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CHARGED: The UNC’s Pointe-a-Pierre MP David Lee who has been slapped with two fraud-related charges by police. FILE PHOTO –

OPPOSITION United National Congress (UNC) member and Pointe-a-Pierre MP David Lee has been charged with one count of fraudulently obtaining tax exemptions on the purchase of a vehicle; and one count of conspiracy to defraud.

Police confirmed to Newsday that Lee was charged by an officer at the Financial Investigations Branch (FIB), Tower C, International Waterfront Centre, Port of Spain on Friday afternoon.

He was granted $1 million bail by a justice of the peace to cover both charges. Sources said Lee went to the FIB office on his own volition accompanied by his attorneys.

As the MP and his attorneys left the office, Newsday tried to speak with him. Asked why he was leaving the FIB offices, he said, “This is the PNM at its best!” Lee added that he would give further details over the weekend.

The UNC issued a press release on Friday evening condemning the charges, declaring its unwavering support for Lee and accusing the PNM government of using “operatives in the Police Service,” to try and embarrass the MP.

Lee, a deputy political leader of the UNC, is being represented by attorneys Wayne Sturge, Devesh Maharaj, Kandace Bharath-Nahous and Alexia Romero. He is expected to appear in court on October 12.

THE CHARGES

According to FIB sources, one of the charges stated that during the period 24 March, 2019 and 8 June, 2029, Lee conspired with another person to defraud the State of $1,416,292.65 on the purchase of a Mercedes Benz AMG G63 wagon, which was purported to be for the use of the MP but was bought for someone else who is not entitled to tax exemptions.

The other charge, was that on the same period, Lee falsely and dishonestly applied for and obtained tax exemptions in the sum of $1,416,292.65 on the purchase of the Mercedes Benz for Lee’s use and in the performance of his official duties. Lee was questioned by the FIB in August.

The UNC in its release, issued in the name of the party’s PRO Kirk Meighoo, said of the charges, “It is a deliberate, calculated and well-timed distraction by agents of the PNM to save the Government from unrelenting condemnation by the population.

“This is the start of a reign of terror that we warned about. It comes when the UNC and other opposition voices are in the ascendancy.”

HE WILL BE VINDICATED

The release said that Lee, the party’s Chief Whip was innocent and will be eventually vindicated after the case spends 20 years in the court system. The party demanded that the matter be dealt with expeditiously.

The UNC said this was typical PNM behaviour aided and abetted by “complicit operatives within the police service.” Lee has been the MP for Pointe-a-Pierre since 2015.

The release also reminded of recent collusion which saw what it termed the illegal withdrawal of a Police Service Commission Merit List for the post of commissioner of police.

The party also questioned the legitimacy of the evidence against Lee. “The UNC does not expect anything different from the current leadership of the Police Service who seem to be working very closely with the PNM, even openly in press conferences.”

Any right-thinking person, the release added, would ask why Lee would do what he is accused of doing when there was no benefit to be had by him.

Efforts to reach Opposition Leader Kamla Persad-Bissessar and acting Commissioner of Police McDonald Jacob for responses on Friday evening, were unsuccessful as calls to their respective cellphones went unanswered.

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South Castries Cricket Association Congratulates Johnson Charles

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The  Executive and affiliates hereby extend Congratulations to Johnson, who is also the captain of the South Castries Lions, on his selection to the West Indies team for the upcoming ICC World Cup to be staged in Australia.

Johnson, who last wore West Indies colors in 2016,  was part of the winning West Indies Team who were twice crowned Champions of the ICC T/20 World Cup.

We have seen him mature tremendously, exhibiting admirable team work, consistency, composure and leadership skills.

The South Castries Cricket Association’s male and female teams,we would like to wish Johno all the best on his Journey to the ICC  World Cup in Australia and hope that his selection serves as a source of inspiration to other young aspiring  cricketers in South Castries and other communities islandwide.

Bravo Johno! quite deserving and keep soaring high as you visualize on these successful CPL innings and ponder on  the main characteristics of the Lion.

Keep batting! and continue to tell yourself; “Yes I can”.

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Principal Responds To Viral Video Of Incident At St. Mary’s College – St. Lucia Times News

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The Principal of St. Mary’s College (SMC) has responded to a viral video of an incident at the school in which one boy is shown slapping and punching another after being spat on.

“We cannot tolerate that kind of behaviour,” SMC Principal Don Howell asserted.

Howell, describing the incident as unfortunate for the entire school community, indicated that a thorough investigation was underway.

“You know that St. Mary’s College stands on the principle of discipline and respect for school rules and regulations and certainly those are not the values that we teach our young men,” he told reporters.

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“We have to continue to assist our boys and to guide them and help them to deal with things in a proper way. Those boys are intelligent boys who under normal circumstances don’t give trouble at school and so we have to correct them,” the SMC Principal explained.

At the same time, he cautioned against jumping to conclusions.

Howell called attention to the tranquil atmosphere at the school while noting that students are focused in class.

In addition, he disclosed that SMC is celebrating what its students are doing.

In this regard, he recalled that Tristan Dorville had set records for Saint Lucia and SMC at a recent Peru swim meet.

Howell also mentioned the school’s performance in CXC exams.

Nevertheless, he noted that apart from intelligence and skill, discipline is important.

“If we allow the regulations to be broken we will just have lawlessness,” Howell declared.

He said he was not surprised that the young man in the viral incident had posted an ‘apology video’ on social media.

“He knows the values taught at the school and would have recognised this is not the way of a Samarian,” Howell told reporters.

“People expect great things from St. Mary’s College and rest assured that we will continue to do great things,” he stated.

Howell also revealed that the school has a clear policy on mobile telephone use at the institution.

“The investigation does include tracking down who recorded the videos. We already have that information and that matter is being dealt with,” he said.

And Howell said SMC reminds everyone that the mobile telephone policy at the institution must be enforced at all times.

Headline photo: Don Howell

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DLP tributes flow as Dr Denis Lowe’s Journey comes to end Loop Barbados

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The passing of politician Dr Denis Lowe has saddened George Street comrades and supporters.

Several have come forth to offer condolences and to reflect on the political life of Dr Lowe who served two terms – between 2008 and 2018 – in the Freundel Stuart administration.

General secretary of the Democratic Labour Party (DLP), Steve Blackett reminisced of their days in Parliament, where Blackett was Minister of Social Care, Constituency Empowerment and. Community Development and Dr Lowe as Minister of Environment, Drainage and Water Resources.

The DLP general secretary described the former Member of Parliament for Christ Church East as “a good and decent man” who was controversial but firm in his beliefs.

“During our two terms in office, between 2008 and 2018, Denis and I sat next to each other both in Parliament and the Cabinet room, so I got to share every single week of his immense intellect, humanity, devotion to his constituents, his late mother and to his family, relatives and comrades.

“He was controversial in some of his mouthings but that was because his conviction to his philosophical beliefs often unbridled and loosened his tongue to the discomfort of some, but that was who he was,” Blackett stated.

Dr Lowe was well known for his rhetorical prowess within the party, Blackett recalled.

“His remarkable oration was informed, practised and cultivated by his exposure to the church as a lay preacher, he was evangelical in his parliamentary speeches and his platform presentations and lectures.”

Blackett expressed that he was sorrowed by his “friend”, and his “comrade” and added that Dr Low will be dearly missed.

“I personally deeply mourn my friend’s passing, I shall truly miss him, farewell my buddy, may the angels soar with you and deliver you into the arms of your waiting Lord, rest in peace comrade and rise in eternal glory.”

DLP president Dr Ronnie Yearwood also said his condolences to the family, colleagues and constituents of the party stalwart.

“The Party acknowledges Dr Lowe’s contribution in several capacities including serving as public affairs officer before becoming a Senator in 2003, winning the Christ Church East seat in the 2008 election, being appointed Minister of the Environment and Drainage and Water Resources.”

“Eternal rest grant unto him, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon him,” said the DLP leader in an official press statement.

Once DLP hopeful for the St James South, author and PR Consultant LaShawna Griffith revealed that Dr Lowe was in fact embarking on a memoir or two before today’s tragic news.

Shocked on hearing of his psssing, she wrote on her Facebook:

Tribute to Dr Denis Lowe

Four weeks ago I met with Denis Lowe Wendell Callender Margo DC as we held a planning meeting to discuss the marketing strategy for his book The Journey.

A very excited Lowe said,”You were highly recommended to me as I know you would do justice in writing my article about this book.”

I chuckled.

He continued and stated,

“I do not want this article to focus on politics but rather I want it to be about my spiritual journey. The one about politics going to come later and it will be a page-turner,” he said.

All of us chuckled.

I received the shock of my life this morning when I was told he had passed away.

I was dumbfounded.

I would like to wish my sincere condolences to the family of Dr Denis Lowe,

May he Rest In Peace.

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The Yutes Recruits Dancehall Star Govana For “Riches & Power”

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The Yutes and Govana have a special connection. This was clearly shown in the release of their second single, “Riches & Power,” from their forthcoming album Ghetto Yutes.

The track, which was produced by Cin-Trax, is a musical journey through a few different genres of music, including dancehall, ska, and Hip Hop. Govana is also featured on the track. The Yutes seem to be all about the music, no matter what the genre is. This is evidenced by their catalog, which incorporates Hip Hop, dancehall, reggae, and even some trap. Dancehall fans are well acquainted with Govana’s work, and he’s one of the top artists coming out of the island.

This track will expose him to a new market and may open doors for him in the US. Govana, whose real name is Romeo Nelson, is considered a prodigy of dancehall heavy hitter, Aidonia. He has not disappointed and has continued to keep putting out hits.

The video for the track was directed by Shane Creative and focused on Govana’s home ground in Spanish Town, St. Catherine. In it, the “Mannaz” artist is at a beachfront pool party location flowing with both women and luxury. Govana’s distinct voice permeates the vibe of the video and sets the tone for a banger.

The video is full of color and suggests those involved are having the time of their lives. They are very comfortable around each other, and this is probably because the Yutes have always shared their vision to create unique audio and visual experience that combines Jamaican and American music and culture.

That’s according to CEO Chuck Wilson of Babygrande, who added: “In collaboration with Govana, Shane Creative many others, I believe they have truly brought their vision to fruition with ‘Riches & Power.’”

They’ve stayed true to that mission of global superstardom and, in the last few years, collaborated with stars from both the U.S. and Jamaica. One of their latest singles, “Get Money,” features another heavyweight in dancehall, Masicka.

In that track, they went for the combination of dancehall and trap music which saw them get the video into rotation both in the US and the wider Caribbean. The track is already nearing 700,000 views on YouTube as well.

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NABESCHOUWING — Rutte kwam, zag… en luisterde

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De Nederlandse premier Mark Rutte kwam, zag en luisterde. Of hij heeft overwonnen is maar de vraag. Niet dat Rutte

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Tempête Fiona : la Martinique passe en vigilance Orange « fortes pluies et orages »

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Le niveau de vigilance est renforcé ce vendredi après-midi (16 septembre) dans l’île à cause du passage de la tempête Fiona sur les îles du nord. 

Orange pour « fortes pluies et orages » et jaune pour « vagues – submersion ». Le niveau de vigilance se renforce pour la Martinique, même si la tempête passe plus au nord de l’arc antillais.

La tempête tropicale Fiona est localisée aux portes de l’archipel de la Guadeloupe. Le centre de Fiona est prévu de traverser la Guadeloupe entre vendredi après-midi et le début de nuit de vendredi à samedi, indique Météo-France, dans son bulletin de 17h15.

Orages jusqu’à dimanche

La Martinique restera à l’écart des effets les plus sévères générés par Fiona.

Néanmoins ce système génère de fortes précipitations et des orages jusqu’à dimanche matin. Le plus fort de cet épisode pluvio-orageux devrait se produire dans la nuit de vendredi à samedi et une bonne partie de la journée de samedi. De plus, de fortes rafales de vents de l’ordre 70 à 80 km/h, sont à craindre à proximité de ces averses orageuses. Les conditions de Mer sont dégradées au passage de Fiona.

Pluies 

De fortes averses localement orageuses se produisent ponctuellement dans un premier temps, puis ces précipitations se font plus nombreuses à partir de la seconde partie de journée. Des cumuls de 30 à 50mm sont attendus en 3 heures.

Sur l’ensemble de l’épisode, des cumuls de 120 à 150 mm, pourront être observés.

Mer 

Côte atlantique :

La tempête tropicale FIONA dirige une houle énergétique de Nord-Est à la côte Atlantique, des creux moyens de 3m00 à 3m50 sont attendus jusqu’à samedi mi-journée.

Côte Caraïbe :

Par ailleurs, le vent s’oriente au secteur sud, dans le sillage du phénomène FIONA, et provoque une agitation inhabituelle à la côte Caraïbe. Des creux moyens de 0m60 à 1m20 sont attendus à partir de la nuit prochaine.

La mer s’amortit progressivement à partir de dimanche.

En chiffres

Cumuls de Pluie :

-20 à 30 mm en 12 heures.

Données du Houlographe de Basse Pointe :

-creux moyens de 3m10 avec des périodes de 10 à 13 secondes.

? Plus de conseils sur le site de Météo-France sur les comportements à adopter en cas de vigilance. 

 

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Cops arrest 2 men, rescue women, girls in Chaguanas human-trafficking raid

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The police rescued six women and two children, all from Latin America, in an anti-crime exercise in the Central Division on Thursday.

They also arrested the women’s two male captors in a house in Chaguanas.

The exercise took place between 3 am and 2 pm.

A police statement on Friday said the arrests and rescue came after a “meticulous human trafficking investigation” led by ACP, Criminal Division, Sharon Gomez-Cooper.

Sgt Walters and Cpl Ramsarran of the Counter-Trafficking Unit (CTU) co-ordinated the exercise. It included Special Investigations Task Force and the Multi-Option Police Section (MOPS) police.

The police also seized several items of “evidential value” at the premises.

Investigations are ongoing.

The police urge the public to report any suspected cases of human trafficking in their communities.

Signs that people may be victims of human trafficking include (especially in the case of women and children) people appearing malnourished and showing signs of physical injuries and abuse.

Victims often avoid eye contact, social interaction, and authority figures/law enforcement.

Other signs are that victims seem to adhere to scripted or rehearsed responses in social interaction and lack official identification documents.

They also appear destitute/lack personal items. They work excessively long hours and live at their place of employment.

The police said human-trafficking victims appear to have poor physical or dental health.

They might also have tattoos or branding on the neck and/or lower back and untreated sexually transmitted diseases.

People who suspect that human trafficking is happening near them can call the police at 999, 555, Crime Stoppers at 800-TIPS (8477), or 800-4CTU.

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