Prayer Breakfast held on Saturday for the relatives and friends of the victims of the Sandy Bay tragedy

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A Prayer Breakfast was held on Saturday at the official Residence of the Prime Minister, for the relatives and friends of the men who died in the tragic accident in Sandy Bay on Sunday September 11th.

Word of this came from Prime Minister Dr. Ralph Gonsalves as he spoke on the issue on radio yesterday.

The Prime Minister said a large gathering attended the very moving event.

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The Prime Minister said a date has already been arrived at for the funeral of those who died in the accident.

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Last 2022 Call For Applications For OAS 50% Scholarships Opened For The Caribbean Region 

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News Americas, MADRID, Spain, Mon. Sept. 19, 2022: The prestigious online training school, Structuralia, together with the Organization of American States (OAS), have recently opened their last 2022 call for applications for 50% master’s degrees scholarships available to engineering professionals in the Caribbean region.  

As a matter of fact, the demand for STEM professionals in the Caribbean has significantly increased, hence the need for greater support for specialized education and training opportunities in the industry to find highly qualified professionals. 

The Organization of American States (OAS) and Structuralia are greatly committed to strengthen the capacities of Caribbean professionals by means of highly specialized education in different fields and have been doing so in the region for the past 12 years.  

For instance, in 2022, 2,500 scholarships covering 50% of the total cost of specialized master’s degrees have been made available to citizens of OAS Member States

All those interested may find the necessary information on this scholarship programme by entering the website http://oasscholarships.structuralia.com, where all the requirements are clearly explained to encourage anyone who wishes to further their education to apply; all applicants must be residents of OAS member states.

The application deadline for these limited scholarships is October 7th, 2022. All interested applicants may complete their application at  https://oasscholarships.structuralia.com, and attach their CV along with their university degree.

Special benefits for women and youths

In order to contribute to the higher participation of women in highly specialized STEM education, the OAS / Structuralia scholarship program offers an additional 5% aid to all female students who successfully obtain their degrees in 2022. This initiative is aimed at reducing the wage gap for similar occupations in the field that will generate the most employment opportunities in the coming years. 

Likewise, the OAS / Structuralia scholarship program aims at the internalization of the talent of young students between the age of 20 and 30. All those who successfully complete their master’s degrees will receive the Hague Apostille for their Diplomas at no additional cost, so that they may further their professional development anywhere in the world.

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Pierre: Construction Work On The Original St. Jude Will Begin In November – St. Lucia Times News

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Prime Minister Philip J. Pierre has announced that construction work on the original St. Jude Hospital will begin in November this year.

“The first phase of the construction will be the fencing of the original site and external exterior works,” Pierre told reporters on Monday on the sidelines of a meeting of the Cabinet.

The Castries East MP disclosed that ‘full construction’ of the remaining buildings will continue in the new year.

He expressed confidence that the reconstruction on the original site would be a relief to Saint Lucians and the people of the South.

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“We are in the process. As I said I always want to comment when I get (it) from the experts,” was Pierre’s response when asked about the project cost.

“Right now the costing is at the Ministry of Infrastructure. Until they verify it I am not going to say anything,” he told reporters.

And regarding a project timeline, Pierre repeated that construction would start on the external part in November this year.

He recalled that after the Saint Lucia Labour Party (SLP) won July 26, 2021, general elections, the party indicated that its first order of business would have been St. Jude Hospital.

Cabinet then appointed a committee that included architects, engineers and medical personnel to advise on the way forward.

According to the Prime Minister, the report indicated that it would be folly to continue work on the new building which was only 30 percent complete and on which over $100 million had been spent.

“If it had been completed it would only be one floor. So it didn’t make any sense to have a hospital on one floor and construction works going on on the other floor,” he stated.

And Pierre explained that the time would come when there would be ‘full ventilation’ of the facts regarding St Jude in the public domain.

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Planificador cuestiona manejo de emergencias futuras al eliminarse Fondo de Equiparación a municipios

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El economista y planificador Raúl Santiago invitó a la población a reflexionar y cuestionar el panorama futuro del país ante posibles emergencias, si se les retira a los municipios la capacidad de manejar dichos eventos con la eliminación del Fondo de Equiparación, propuesto por la Junta de Control Fiscal (JCF).

“Los municipios están atravesando un régimen de austeridad que procura dejar muchos de ellos ineficientes e inoperantes para un periodo de tiempo tan próximo como el 2024. Y si eso es así, pues, tenemos que plantearnos qué herramientas tenemos para responder a estos desastres y procurar una reconstrucción más inclusiva”, indicó Santiago.

Ante el hecho de que eventos atmosféricos como los huracanes, en realidad, son beneficiosos para la naturaleza debido al rol que juegan en la limpieza y restauración del espacio, explicó que el problema, en realidad, es la planificación y decisión gubernamental.

“Los huracanes no es tanto lo que causa el desastre. lo que causa el desastre es cómo reproducimos vulnerabilidades sociales entre la población”, expresó al destacar que el romper las reglas de la planificación lleva a dichas poblaciones a la necesidad cuando surgen tales eventos.

Asimismo, expresó que serán más recurrentes los efectos del cambio climático mientras se sume la falta de capacidad institucional para atender los problemas.

“Además de los problemas que venimos arrastrando a través de décadas, que mucho del público conoce, la forma en que, muchas veces, estamos en contra de nuestros propios reglamentos y leyes otorgando permisos, aprobando desarrollos en áreas que son altamente vulnerables o altamente susceptibles a riesgos, también están las decisiones de inversión publica y abandono de comunidades que han sido marginadas históricamente”, finalizó Santiago

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Industria de las Telecomunicaciones dice que funcionan al 75 por ciento

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Las telecomunicaciones están funcionando a un 75 por ciento, informó el lunes el gobernador, Pedro Rafael Pierluisi Urrutia.

“La información que tengo es que el 75 por ciento de la infraestructura de telecomunicaciones está en funciones”, dijo el gobernador en conferencia de prensa.

“La industria de las telecomunicaciones ha hecho una inversión significativa en lo que viene siendo sus ‘cell sites’, principales. También, se ha hecho una inversión significativa en generadores y están supuesto a correr varios días sin problemas. Tan pronto como la Autoridad de Energía Eléctrica y LUMA comiencen a energizar, nosotros somos prioridad dentro del plan de ellos”, expresó el comisionado de Telecomunicaciones, Waldo Acevedo.

De otra parte, Luis Romero, presidente de la Alianza Puertorriqueña de Telecomunicaciones (APT), ofreció sus números.

“Según han informado nuestros socios tenemos aproximadamente 80 por ciento de la red inalámbrica y un 70 por ciento en la fija en funcionamiento. Hay que hacer una distinción entre interrupciones de servicio por fallas o averías en la red y las que son por falta de energía en los hogares o comercios. Asimismo, la energía es esencial para transmitir y recibir señales de internet o telefonía móvil desde diversas instalaciones de las empresas. De modo que, en la medida que se vaya restableciendo el servicio eléctrico, más personas podrán acceder a sus servicios de internet, cable y telefonía”, explicó Romero.

Luego de que se energicen los hospitales, las telecomunicaciones son los segundos en línea en el plan de energizar de la Autoridad de Energía Eléctrica y LUMA Energy.

Hasta el momento, hay solamente 100 mil clientes con servicio de energía eléctrica.

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Reportan persona arrastrada por río en Comerío

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Las autoridades encontraron sin vida el cuerpo de un hombre de más de 50 años que fue arrastrado por el río La Plata en Comerío luego de caer en el mencionado cuerpo de agua.

Según la información preliminar, los hechos ocurrieron a eso de la 1:10 PM en la carretera PR-781, km. 3.1 en el Barrio Cedrito sector La Prieta. El hombre se encontraba en la parte posterior de su casa cuando resbaló y cayó al agua del río que estaba crecido a causa del huracán Fiona. 

Esta es la primera muerte asociada directamente al ciclón tropical.

Pendientes a RADIO ISLA para la ampliación de esta noticia.

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NBC’s Special Report – Monday September 19th 2022

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An official of the National Emergency Management Organisation  Sub-committee Dr. Idelia Ferdinand has provided some insight into the management of hurricane shelters throughout St. Vincent and the Grenadines.

Dr. Ferdinand said inspections are carried out annually to ensure that persons are safe when they occupy hurricane shelters.

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

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ANSA McAL Companies support Barbados Trailway Project Loop Barbados

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On Thursday 15th September 2022, the ANSA McAL Group of companies: ANSA Merchant Bank, ANSA Motors, Berger Caribbean, Bryden Stokes Ltd, Bryden’s Xpress, Standard Distribution Ltd, and Trident Insurance; donated $20,000 to the Barbados Trailway Project being managed by The Future Centre Trust.

Business heads of the companies presented the ‘green cheque’ to Sandra Hunte, Executive Director of the Future Centre Trust while experiencing cycling on the demo stretch of the Trailway in Valley St George.

The Trailway Project, which is currently under construction, is a 40km multipurpose trail network lined with 10,000 fruit trees. It is a 5-year project which starts with the re-purposing of the old railway corridor and aims to provide equitable, sustainable, and safe mobility with parking areas, playgrounds, lighting, security, and shelters.

Adrian Padmore, Managing Director of Bryden Stokes Ltd said: “Inspiring better choices for a better world’ is part of ANSA McAL’s sustainability program which is prominent in all sectors of our businesses. Green Trails help people of all ages incorporate exercise into their daily routines by connecting them with places they want or need to go. By creating this Trailway for locals and tourists to enjoy healthy recreation and offering alternative transportation opportunities we are providing a safe, accessible green trail to cycle, run, exercise, and enjoy and this will have a significant positive effect on public health and wellness.”

Speaking on the objective of the project, Barney Gibbs, Chairman of the Future Centre Trust shared that “One of the goals of the Barbados Trailway in addition to health and recreation, is to stimulate economic activity, entrepreneurship, and inland tourism along the former railway trace. With the generosity of corporate citizens like ANSA McAL Group we are making this happen.”

Further sections of the trailway which are now being worked on include Dash Valley to Bulkley and Harrow to Fortescue, via Bushy Park, Vineyard, and Three Houses.

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Lil Fizz and Omarion Not On Speaking Terms Amid New B2K Revelations

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Lil Fizz and Omarion are not on speaking terms amid some new revelations inside the B2K camp. Some sources close to the group are now calling their relationship irreparable.

The drama swarming B2K continues with Lil Fizz adding another layer to it as he explains the real reason that the group stopped going on tour and eventually went solo. The members of of the 2000s boy group have been beefing since July after Omarion’s Verzuz with Mario. Since then, Omarion has been against other members of B2K, with many back and forths between them.

Lil Fizz is also adding his voice to the drama as he recently appeared on Drink Champs, where he shared insight on the real reason Omarion went solo. According to Fizz, the group was already at odds around the time when tensions arose between him and Omarion and others as O was close to the group’s management. He also went behind the group’s back and did things like recording his first solo song with Jermaine Dupri.

Fizz said that the group was on tour, and at some point, it was revealed that he (Fizz) had been sleeping with a woman throughout the entire tour.

“I was smashing ole girl the whole tour,” he said as he re-enacted Omarion’s reaction as he grabbed his stomach and appeared to have difficulty breathing before rushing off to the bathroom.

He also mimicked Omarion’s reaction, where he said he really liked the girl. “I’m like, ‘Bro that’s not your girl. What’s up? You cool?” he stated with a confused look on his face.

Fizz did not go into disclosing the identity of the woman, only saying that she was a “regular chick.”

“This was a random that was on the road with us,” he said as he ignored DJ EFN asking if she was a dancer.This is the second woman Lil and Omarion seemed to be at odds over. The two previously had issues after Fizz became involved with Apryl Jones, with whom Omarion has two children.

His relationship with Jones led to the men not being on speaking terms, and to this day, they are still at odds. Fizz did issue an apology last year, but Omarion has not acknowledged him. On the other hand, Omarion recently released his new book and has been minding his business on social media, minus the occasional shady post at other members of B2K.

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Best Caribbean NFL Players In 2022

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News Americas, NEW YORK, NY, Mon. Sept. 19, 2022: The National Football League has certainly become more recognizable worldwide in the past couple of years. The 2022 NFL Season has just started, and it promises to be among the most entertaining ones in its entire history. 

The Los Angeles Rams will try to defend their title from last year, while the runners-up from Buffalo are determined to dominate the competition and grab their first Super Bowl and their third overall title.

The Bills are also favored to win it all, according to most NFL betting lines. However, apart from the top contenders for the title, there are also other players we can certainly look out for during the season. 

For instance, the Caribbean countries have undoubtedly produced one of the best athletes in recent years. Even though their strengths lie mostly within track & field events, they are definitely putting in a lot of work to grow and succeed elsewhere. 

There have been several strong NFL players coming from the Caribbean in the last two decades. The Jamaican-born, Patrick Chung, might be one of the most successful athletes from this part of the world as the solid safety won three Super Bowls with the New England Patriots throughout his career. Moreover, Victor Cruz and Pierre Garcon who hail from Puerto Rico and Haiti respectively have also written down their names in the NFL history books. 

There are already some active experienced players from the Caribbean in the NFL who have been part of the league since 2015. 

Rakeem Nathan Nunez-Roches (Belize) – Tampa Bay Buccaneers 

Rakeem Nathan Nunez-Roches is a Belizean nose tackle for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. After going on a fantastic swing during his college career, Nunez-Roches was drafted by the Kansas City Chiefs in 2015. However, he struggled in his first year in the NFL, and even though he got plenty of playing time in 2016 and 2017, he was eventually traded to the Indianapolis Colts. 

In October 2018, the talented Belizean was signed by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. It wasn’t until the 2020 NFL season before he got the head coach’s attention. He was selected as a starter in 11 games and recorded 20 tackles along the process, thus making his contribution to their second Super Bowl. 

The 29-year-old athlete has made 100 tackles and 1.5 sacks throughout his career. However, his Super Bowl victory is what gives him the edge over other Caribbean players. He is certainly one of the most athletic and solid Buccaneers players in 2022 as Todd Bowles can only benefit from giving him more playing time this year. 

Danielle Hunter (Jamaica) – Minnesota Vikings

Minnesota Vikings linebacker Danielle Hunter (99) was born in Jamaica.(Photo by Nick Wosika/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Daniele Hunter is surely another example of an experienced NFL player from the Caribbean. His career stretches back to 2015 when he was drafted by his current team, the Minnesota Vikings. Hunter shined bright from his very first appearances in the NFL. 

The 27-year-old has been an irreplaceable part of the Vikings between 2017 and 2019, starting in all 48 games for his team. He recorded his best numbers in 2018 when he finished off the season with 72 tackles, 14.5 sacks, and one fumble recovery for a touchdown. 

Hunter might have missed out on winning a Super Bowl, but he was nominated to the Pro Bowl and was also named Second Team All-Pro in 2018. Ever since then, he struggled with injuries that held him back from proving his worth as a Viking. However, the outside linebacker returned with a masterful performance for a 23-7 win over the Green Bay Packers to start off the 2022 NFL season. 

Javon Kinlaw (Trinidad & Tobago) – San Francisco 49ers 

Javon Kinlaw #99 of the San Francisco 49ers was born in Trinidad and Tobago. (Photo by Michael Zagaris/San Francisco 49ers/Getty Images)

Javon Kinlaw was one of the most renowned players in college football as he was named First-Team All-SEC in 2019 following his strong senior season in South Carolina. In the following year, the Trinidadian made another huge statement in his maiden NFL season for the San Francisco 49ers. He ended up with 33 tackles and 1.5 sacks across 12 starts. 

In Week 12, following an incredible interception and a 27-yard touchdown in a 23-20 win over the Los Angeles Rams, Kinlaw was named Pepsi Rookie of the Week. Unfortunately, he was placed on injured reserve last year which put an end to his momentum. 

N’Keal Harry (St. Vincent and the Grenadines) – Chicago Bears

N-Keal Harry was born in Canada but raise in St. Vincent and the Grenadines.

N’Keal Harry was among the most improved players from the Caribbean throughout the past NFL campaigns. Raised in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Harry moved to the United States at a young age. In 2016, he enrolled at the Arizona State University where he helped his team flourish across three seasons. 

Harry was later on selected by the New England Patriots in the 2019 NFL Draft. Unfortunately, the team was unable to live up to the high expectations set during the previous years. However, he made the Playoffs twice in his career which certainly helped him gain much-needed experienced for his eventual growth. The New England Patriots announced that they traded Harry to the Chicago Bears in July. Terms of the trade were not announced

The athletic wide receiver is currently placed on the injury list following ankle issues. The head coach of the Bears confirmed Harry underwent surgery for his ankle issues last month.

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