Comisión de Desarrollo Cooperativo y FIDECOOP anuncian acuerdo en pro del desarrollo de emprendedores

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Un acuerdo de colaboración entre la Comisión de Desarrollo Cooperativo (CDCOOP) y el Fondo de Inversión y Desarrollo Cooperativo (FIDECOOP) beneficiará a grupos incorporados bajo la Ley 239 en el proceso de desarrollo de sus empresas, trascendió el miércoles.

Glorimar Lamboy Torres, comisionada de Desarrollo Cooperativo, explicó que como parte del acuerdo la CDCOOP referirá a FIDECOOP a cooperativas de tipos diversos de reciente creación para que, bajo el programa EmprendeCoop, reciban capacitación financiera, mentoría y talleres sobre aceleración de cooperativas. Además, sostuvo que a través de esta iniciativa, las cooperativas tendrán acceso a asistencia técnica y a orientaciones ofrecidas por personal especializado en desarrollo cooperativo de la CDCOOP.

“Es una alianza que beneficiará a decenas de cooperativas ya que los encamina y educa financieramente. Incluso estos cooperativistas podrán acceder a formas de inversión, financiamiento y recursos educativos para desarrollar su negocio y generar actividad económica. Me entusiasma mucho el hecho que esta unión de propósitos nos permitirá también trabajar en el desarrollo y celebración de un evento de capacitación dirigido a cooperativas juveniles. Eso es excelente para guiar y entusiasmar a la juventud con las ventajas del modelo cooperativo”, indicó Lamboy Torres en declaraciones escritas.

José Julián Ramírez, director ejecutivo de FIDECOOP, señaló que EmprendeCoop es una unidad de gestión y apoyo cuya meta es impulsar el desarrollo y crecimiento de empresas cooperativas, nuevas y existentes, mediante procesos de incubación y aceleración. Asimismo dijo que el programa es financiado en parte con fondos CDBG-DR a través del Programa SBIA administrado por el Departamento de la Vivienda.

“Entre los temas que se discuten con los socios de las cooperativas participantes se encuentran cooperativismo y economía solidaria, gestión empresarial horizontal, modelo de negocio, propuesta de valor, análisis de viabilidad, planes de negocio y mercadeo, y fuentes de financiamiento”, añadió.

Ramírez destacó que, gracias a este convenio, FIDECOOP explorará alternativas para concretar el desarrollo de un interfaz digital o programación informática, tipo “plug in” que facilite el rendimiento de los informes AITSA 239 que las cooperativas de tipos diversos deben presentar ante la Corporación Pública para la Supervisión y Seguro de Cooperativas de Puerto Rico (COSSEC).

Los interesados en conocer más sobre esta iniciativa deben comunicarse a través del correo electrónico: contacto@emprendecoop.com o llamar a la CDCOOP al 787-763-2097.

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Se reporta escalamiento en negocio de Guaynabo

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Un escalamiento se reportó en horas de la mañana de hoy en el negocio “Romo Auto Care and Muffler” ubicado en la carretera #2 sector Caparra en Guaynabo.    

De acuerdo a la información preliminar, alega el querellante que alguien entró al establecimiento y se apropió de un “scanner” y una herramienta mecánica con un valor que sobrepasa los $8,000.00.  

El agente Alfredo Fressee, adscrito al precinto de Juan Domingo, investigó preliminarmente esta querella, la cual será referida a la División de Delitos contra la Propiedad del CIC de Bayamón, para continuar con la investigación correspondiente.  

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Ministry of Environment Dr. Joyelle Clarke Attends Conference for Climate Action in South Korea With Focal Point Auren Manners

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BASSETERRE, St Kitts, September 14, 2022 – Minister of Climate Action, Honourable Dr Joyelle Clarke and Auren Manners, Director for the Public Sector Investment Programme Unit (PSIP) and the Focal Point for GCF are among Ministers from sixty developing countries who have travelled to South Korea for the second conference put on by the Green Climate Fund dubbed “Private Investment for Climate Conference 2022”.

The goal is to bring into perspective, a sustainable plan to boost the momentum for climate action in the midst of increasing global, and economic pressures and uncertainty where climate action is concerned.

Hon Dr Clarke told the conference of Ministers that the GCF Readiness Support can help promote the involvement of the private sector as well as assist governments to establish long-term goals in order to implement innovative climate adaptation and mitigation solutions.

Director for the PSIP Unit and the Focal Point for GCF, Auren Manners said, “St Kitts and Nevis have completed three years of readiness projects in preparation for the next phase of project financing. The projects are focused on priority areas: water, energy and food security.”

The conference is timely as it comes as the Government is spearheading a project called “The St. Kitts and Nevis Climate Smart Agriculture Project” and is working closely with the Caribbean Community Climate Change Centre (5Cs) which coordinates the Caribbean region’s response to climate change, as the executing entity.

The Global Climate Fund is the world’s largest multilateral climate fund, with a total portfolio of over US $40 billion, it is mandated to support developing countries to raise and realise their climate ambitions.

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COVID-positivity down to 6.5%; 12 new cases, 2 deaths recorded Loop Jamaica

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Jamaica’s COVID-19 positivity rate plummeted to single-digit, with a 6.5 per cent rate being recorded on Tuesday.

The Ministry of Health and Wellness is also reporting that the island recorded 12 new COVID-19 cases over a 24-hour period up to Tuesday afternoon.

Two COVID-19 deaths that occurred from October 2021 to January were also recorded on Tuesday, bringing the overall coronavirus death toll in Jamaica to 3,288.

A 71-year-old woman and a 72-year-old man, both from St Catherine, are the latest recorded COVID fatalities nationally.

There were 109 recoveries on the day, bringing that tally to 97,790.

The newly confirmed COVID-19 cases brought the total number on record for the island to 150,921.

Notably, the 6.5 per cent positivity rate was based on the samples that were tested on Tuesday.

Of the newly confirmed cases, six are females and six are males, with ages ranging from 10 months to 88 years.

The case count was made up of Kingston and St Andrew (11), St Elizabeth (one), and St James (one).

There are 35 moderately ill patients, seven severely ill patients and two critically ill patients among 838 active cases now under observation in Jamaica.

A total of 110 COVID-19 patients are now hospitalised locally.

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BREAKING: Antigua and Barbuda declares national holiday to mourn the Queen

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The Cabinet has directed that the Prime Minister attend the funeral of Her Majesty on 19 September.

The Cabinet further agreed that the day of the funeral be declared a National Holiday.

Her Majesty the Queen will have a full state funeral at Westminster Abbey on September 19.

Queen Elizabeth II’s state funeral will take place next week, after she passed away “peacefully” in Balmoral on Thursday (September 8).

How to pay your respects at Queen Elizabeth II’s lying in state before her funeral

Details of the Queen’s final journey from Balmoral to Windsor, and when members of the public can pay their own respects, were confirmed by The Earl Marshal, Duke of Norfolk, who is arranging the funeral.

When is Queen Elizabeth II’s funeral and will there be a Bank Holiday?

The date of the state funeral was confirmed by Buckingham Palace to be on Monday, September 19.

King Charles III confirmed on September 10 that he had approved an order that the day of the late Queen’s funeral will be a bank holiday.

Schools will also close on the day.

When does the coffin procession begin?

On Sunday at 10am (September 11), six gamekeepers from the Balmoral Estate carried Queen Elizabeth II’s coffin to a hearse, which made a six-hour journey to Edinburgh, where it was then taken into the throne room of the Palace of Holyroodhouse.

On Monday at 2.35pm (September 12), the King and Queen Consort will travel behind the coffin at it makes its way from Holyroodhouse to St Giles’s Cathedral, where the Crown of Scotland will be placed on the coffin.

The Queen will lie in state in the Cathedral for 24 hours to allow the people of Scotland to pay their respects.

On Tuesday (September 13), at 5pm, the coffin will be taken from St Giles’s Cathedral to Edinburgh Airport, where the Princess Royal will join her late mother on the flight to London.

The coffin will be taken in a state hearse to Buckingham Palace, where it will remain in the Bow Room overnight.

Queen Elizabeth II will lie in state in London. On Wednesday (September 14), the coffin is taken into Westminster Hall, and the Archbishop of Canterbury will conduct a short service.

The late monarch will lie in state for four days – Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday – during which members of the public will be able to file past

Where is the funeral taking place and what time does it start?

At 6.30am on Monday (September 19), the public lying in state will end.

A state funeral at Westminster Abbey will begin at 11am.

She will then be taken to Windsor Castle to her final resting place in St George’s Chapel, where she will be buried alongside her parents, sister Princess Margaret and the Duke of Edinburgh.

The monarch was heavily involved in the preparations for her funeral. The plans have been in place for decades, and were approved by the new King.

Heads of state, prime ministers and presidents, European royals and key figures from public life will be invited to the funeral, which can hold a congregation of 2,000.

The service will be conducted by the Dean of Westminster, and it will be televised. A national two minutes’ silence is also expected to be held.

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Patriots cruise to victory against Tallawahs

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PORT OF SPAIN, TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO – SEPTEMBER 14: Nicholson Gordon of Jamaica Tallawahs collides with Darren Bravo of St Kitts & Nevis Patriots during the Men’s 2022 Hero Caribbean Premier League match between Jamaica Tallawahs and St Kitts & Nevis Patriots at the Queen’s Park Oval on September 14, 2022 in Port of Spain, Trinidad And Tobago. (Photo by Ashley Allen – CPL T20/CPL T20 via Getty Images)

The St Kitts and Nevis Patriots secured their second victory of the 2022 Hero Caribbean Premier League (CPL) season with a comprehensive win over Jamaica Tallawahs by eight wickets (DLS).

The St Kitts and Nevis Patriots won the toss and chose to field first, with Brandon King and Kennar Lewis getting the Tallawahs off to a fast start, scoring 43 runs in the first 4 overs. The spin of Akila Dananjaya and Rashid Khan got the Patriots back into the game by taking wickets and restricting runs, before a late show from all-rounder Raymon Reifer took the Tallawahs to 139/5 after their 20 overs.

In a chase reduced to 15 overs by rain, Andre Fletcher led the St Kitts and Nevis Patriots to a comfortable victory with an innings of 45 not out that was supported by big hitting from Evin Lewis and Darren Bravo.

Jamaica Tallawahs got off to a sublime start in their innings, King and Lewis combining well before Khan struck to take the wicket of Lewis in the powerplay. Leading run-scorer and captain for the Tallawahs, Rovman Powell, was then run out after a brilliant piece of fielding from youngster Dewald Brevis to put the Tallawahs in trouble. However, a late partnership between Reifer and Fabian Allen managed to add 39 runs to the tally as the Tallawahs ended on 139/5.

With rain reducing the target to 113 runs in 15 overs, St Kitts and Nevis Patriots raced to 49-0 after 5 overs, with Fletcher and Lewis proving destructive. Imad Wasim struck with the first ball of his spell, removing Lewis, however Darren Bravo came in and formed a 55 run partnership with Fletcher to help take the Patriots to an eight wicket win (DLS).

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ABCE countries resolve to support Guyana in building a strong democratic system

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Joint Statement from the ABCE countries on International Day of Democracy

HE Ambassador of the United States of America, Sarah-Ann Lynch, HE the British High Commissioner, Jane Miller OBE, HE Canadian High Commissioner, Mark Berman, and HE Ambassador of the European Union, René van Nes commemorate the 15th anniversary of the International Day of Democracy.

As we celebrate this anniversary today, we reaffirm the cornerstones of democracy, including liberty, equality, inclusivity, freedom of religion and belief, speech and assembly, the rule of law, and the right to vote. While free, fair and inclusive elections are critical, democracies also help safeguard human rights and fundamental freedoms and work to strengthen political, economic, and social rights. And they do so openly, to the benefit of all. When these principles are placed at the center of foreign policy frameworks, they connect us as global citizens and help nations achieve and sustain peace and stability around the world.

We acknowledge that democracy as a form of government is not without its challenges and requires continuous reflection and improvement. To tackle the critical issues facing the world today, democracies need to be constantly vigilant in strengthening their institutions and processes, actively engaging civil society, supporting press freedom, ensuring equity and fairness, respect for diversity, and holding to account those who commit abuses and foster corrupt practices.

These cherished democratic values are fragile, and sadly, not all global citizens enjoy the rights that stem from these values. It is a stark reminder that there is still work to be done to uphold democratic principles and renew the spirit of democracy across the globe.

In closing, on this International Day of Democracy we resolve to support the people of Guyana to continue building a democratic system that is strong, resilient, and guarantees all Guyanese have a voice and role to play as the country moves forward at this unique time in its history.

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GECOM extends Claims and Objections exercise by 7 days

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The Guyana Elections Commission

The Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM) has extended the ongoing Claims and Objections Exercise by seven days, to afford eligible persons further opportunities to participate in the process.

In this regard, persons who are desirous of making a Claim to be included in the Official List of Electors (OLE) have until Wednesday, 21st September, 2022 to do so.

Similarly, persons who intend to object to the inclusion of names in the OLE have until Sunday, 25th September to submit their objection(s).

The Commission is reminding that persons who were never previously registered can make a Claim, provided that he/she is a Guyanese citizen by birth, descent, or naturalization, or is a citizen from a Commonwealth country living in Guyana for one year or more and will be 18 years and older by 31st October, 2022.

In this regard, all eligible persons who intend to make a Claim are required to visit the GECOM Registration Office responsible for their area of residence with the applicable source document(s) such as original Birth Certificate, valid Passport, Adoption Certificate, or Naturalization Certificate / Certificate of Registration to be registered.

Existing registrants are also advised to check the Preliminary List of Electors (PLE) posted at two (2) prominent buildings in their respective Electoral Division / Sub Division, at the Registration Office responsible for their areas of residence, at GECOM’s Head Office, or on GECOM’s website at www.gecom.org.gy to verify the accuracy of their registration information.

In this regard, persons who are required to update their registration records such as changes or corrections to their names and occupation, or to apply for a transfer in relation to their addresses are advised that those transactions would also be facilitated during this exercise.

The relevant source documents such as an original Marriage Certificate, Deed Poll with Birth Certificate, or a new Birth Certificate reflecting the changes must be presented in the case of an application for a change or correction.

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President Ali set to meet VP Harris during US visit

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Guyana’s President Dr Irfaan Ali and US Vice President Kamala Harris during the recent Summit of the Americas

President Dr Irfaan Ali is set to depart Guyana today for a series of engagements in the United States of America, including roundtable discussions, bilateral meetings, a diaspora engagement as well as an interfaith forum, over the next few days.

High on his agenda is a meeting on Thursday, September 15, in Washington DC between Caribbean leaders and the US Vice President, Kamala Harris.

The meeting is a follow-up to President Joseph Biden and Vice President Harris’ commitment at the recent Summit of the Americas to partner with the Caribbean to promote energy security, access to finance, and food security.

On Saturday, September 17, President Ali is slated to travel to Orlando, Florida, for a diaspora engagement, and from September 18-21, he is scheduled to participate in a number of bilateral engagements and address several high-level events, including the 77th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) on September 21, 2022.

President Ali will be joined by Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Hugh Todd, and Foreign Secretary Robert Persaud.

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De gravedad joven de 15 años que se accidentó mientras utilizaba una mini motora

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Agentes, adscritos a la división de Patrullas de Carreteras de Utuado, investigan un accidente, con mini motora, en el que un menor de 15 años resultó con heridas de gravedad en Adjuntas.

De acuerdo a la información preliminar obtenida, el el menor se llevó una motora (mini bike) a la escuela a la que asiste y al llegar al kilómetro 5.4 de la carretera 135 perdió  el control de esta e impactó un talud de tierra, cayendo al suelo inconsciente.

El menor fue encontrado en el lugar por un ciudadano, quien lo transportó hasta el Hospital Castañer. Posteriormente, el menor fue transportado el Hospital San Lucas en Ponce en donde diagnosticaron su condición como crítica.

El agente Nelson Arroyo, del Precinto de Castañer, investigó inicialmente y refirió a la división de Patrullas de Carreteras en donde el agente Alexander Lugo se hizo a cargo de la investigación.

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