“Ustedes saquean, nosotros disparamos”: El gobernador de Florida advierte a los saqueadores tras el paso del huracán Ian

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El gobernador de Florida (EE.UU.), Ron DeSantis, ha lanzado una advertencia a los saqueadores que quieran aprovecharse de la situación después del paso del huracán Ian por el estado, informan medios locales.

Durante una rueda de prensa el viernes, el gobernador afirmó que los propietarios de viviendas tienen derecho a disparar a posibles saqueadores tras la llegada Ian. La tormenta provocó inundaciones, cortes de electricidad y destrucción masiva en Florida, mientras que el balance de víctimas mortales aumentó a 77 este sábado.

“Ni siquiera piensen en saquear. Ni siquiera piensen en aprovecharse de la gente en esta situación de vulnerabilidad”, destacó DeSantis, instando a mantener la ley y el orden.

En algunas zonas del estado afectadas por el huracán se han reportado saqueos esporádicos. “Les puedo decir que en el estado de Florida nunca se sabe lo que les puede esperar detrás de la casa de alguien, y yo no querría arriesgarme si fuera ustedes, dado que somos un estado con la Segunda Enmienda”, aclaró.

El gobernador también comentó que vio un letrero en un negocio tapiado en la localidad de Punta Gorda, que decía: “Usted saquea, nosotros disparamos”. La Segunda Enmienda a la Constitución de EE.UU. otorga el derecho a la población estadounidense a poseer y portar armas.

Por su parte, el jefe de Policía del condado de Lee, Carmine Marceno, también advirtió a las personas que decidan aprovecharse de “este terrible acontecimiento” que se lo piensen dos veces.

“Cuando digo tolerancia cero, tolerancia cero significa que te perseguiremos, te rastrearemos, e irás a la cárcel. Si tienes suerte“, agregó Marceno.

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Statement by President Mauriel R. Knight on the Occasion of Caribbean Youth Day

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 Fellow Citizens, Residents and Youth:

Today as a Caribbean people, we pause to recognize, celebrate, and cherish the accomplishments and indelible contributions of young people across the region. For almost four decades, today, the 30th of September has been observed as Caribbean Youth Day with this year’s celebrations held under the theme “Adding Global Value Taking Charge of Our Future.”

Across the globe, Governments have finally begun placing an emphasis on strengthening young people and therein preparing them for their roles as leaders. Additionally, never before have we seen, with such great magnitude, multitudes of young people rising up and agitating for myriads of issues ranging from climate change to healthy advocacy, equal access to education, mental health, employment opportunities and good governance. It is the power of these voices that prove that no longer should young people be prepared to take up leadership roles tomorrow, but rather be empowered to lead, train, mentor, guide and advise today, for our time is now! Within our Latin America-Caribbean region statistics show that almost 20% of the population comprise youth.The question must be asked then what measures have our Government, Society and people taken to ensure that these youth are equipped to take charge of their future? The sustainability and survival of our nation hinges on unlocking the potential of each child so that they can add meaningful value to the nation by defying the odds and challenges they face and rising to unimaginable heights.

Today, we have the chance to chart the course for our region’s future. I implore our Government, Civil Society, Educators and Religious Bodies to truly place an emphasis on developing our young people. Frankly, the time for banter and babble is over. Now is the time to prepare our youth to use their skills and God-given abilities to impart change, lead, agitate and succeed so that they can truly add meaningful value to our nation, region and our globe. However, the task also lies with each of us to rise up and take hold of the opportunities before us. Volunteer, learn, share, donate and prepare; participate in clubs and edify yourselves to be ready for anything that may come your way. It is this key preparation and this key edification that will properly position all young people to add value to their communities now and allow us to take charge of the future before us. For in the words of Malcolm X, “the future belongs to those who prepare for it today.”

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CDB to Provide Funding to Support Saint Lucia’s Most Vulnerable

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BRIDGETOWN, Barbados, September 30, 2022 – The quality of life of Saint Lucia’s most vulnerable will be further safeguarded as the Caribbean Development Bank (CDB) approved a loan of USD 5.2 million to shore up the Government’s assistance to those most at risk.

The Safety Nets for Vulnerable Populations Affected by Coronavirus Project – Saint Lucia will expand existing social protection programmes to reduce vulnerability and increase social resilience by supporting the basic needs of those disproportionately impacted by the effects of COVID-19 measures. Beyond increasing the resources available for citizens, the project will also address severe challenges in special needs education. This is in keeping with regional and global commitments to advance equitable, inclusive, and quality education by enhancing access and learning support for this demographic.

According to Vice President, Operations, at CDB Mr Isaac Solomon, “the intervention will address poverty, contribute to easing the economic and social disruptions, temper the pressure on the social protection system, support the most vulnerable including single parent households, children with disabilities, children in foster care, and Persons Living with HIV. It will also enable learning continuity of students, as well as at-risk youth whose needs are being met through state-funded institutions.”

CDB has been an important social protection partner for Saint Lucia. Over the past 50 years, the Bank has provided significant financial investments and technical support for social protection initiatives to prevent, mitigate and manage the risks faced by vulnerable populations. CDB’s flagship poverty reduction programme – the Basic Needs Trust Fund – exemplifies the various aspects of social protection by providing access to basic socio-economic infrastructure and social services. The Bank will continue to strengthen strategic alliances among donor agencies to mobilise additional resources, promote sustainability and ensure coordination of social protection interventions in Saint Lucia.

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St. Kitts and Nevis Defence Force Boosted With the Addition of Twenty New Soldiers

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BASSETERRE, St. Kitts, September 30, 2022 (SKNIS) – The rank and file of the St. Kitts and Nevis Defence Force (SKNDF) were boosted on Thursday, September 29, 2022, after twenty recruits successfully completed the Basic Military Course No.21.

The twenty recruits participated in the Passing out Parade at Camp Springfield, which marked their official transition into the St. Kitts and Nevis Defence Force.

Thursday’s parade was attended by a number of dignitaries including the Governor-General’s Deputy, Her Excellency Marcella A. Liburd who inspected the recruits on display; Acting Prime Minister the Honourable Dr. Geoffrey Hanley; Cabinet Secretary Dr. Marcus Natta; Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of National Security, Mr. Osmond Petty; Commander of the SKNDF, Lieutenant J. Anthony Comrie, Commissioner Of Police, Mr. Hilroy Brandy and National Security Adviser, Retired Major General Stewart Saunders.

Addressing the ceremony, Acting Prime Minister Hanley commended the young men and women for accepting the call to serve their country.

“I am pleased to see so many young men and women take the bold step of service to your people. I can only imagine the sense of dignity, honour and joy that you feel today. I do not take this step you are making lightly. It takes bravery, integrity, commitment and a strong sense of devotion, love of country and self to take this bold step towards becoming a soldier. You should all hold your heads high with pride because you are the protectors of our beloved nation,” said Acting Prime Minister Hanley.

The Acting Prime Minister went further to impress upon the new SKNDF soldiers the importance of national security to the development of the twin island Federation.

He said, “It is critical for governments to make national security a priority because economic prosperity is undeniably dependent on national security. Safety and security are the bedrock of the prosperity of our nation. Citizens feel safe, feel protected and secure, feel free from danger and harm because of your ability to identify and prevent any form of disruption to our peace, safety and stability.”

On their way to becoming fully-fledged members of the St. Kitts and Nevis Defence Force, the 20 recruits had to complete 20 weeks of intense basic training. The training involved patrolling, map reading and land navigation, field craft and tactics, first aid administration, physical training, internal security, drills and use of firearms.

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Charles E. Mills Secondary School PTA Meeting for St. Pauls Community Only

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All Parents and Guardians of students attending the CHARLES E. MILLS SECONDARY SCHOOL are invited to a Parent’s Teachers’ Association (P.T.A) Community Meeting for PARENTS of the St. Pauls Community, on Tuesday 4th October 2022 at the St. Pauls Primary School’s Auditorium starts at 5:00 p.m.

The purpose of this meeting is to facilitate an interactive session to further build the home-school partnership and address concerns specific to the community. We encourage

ALL to be punctual as we work to improve students’ social, moral and educational development as well as to outline the activities scheduled for the term.

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New tropical wave east of the Windward Islands Loop Jamaica

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There are now two tropical disturbances being monitored by the US National Hurricane Center (US NHC), with a tropical wave located east of the Windward islands.

The NHC in its 8 am update on Sunday said shower and thunderstorm activity associated with a tropical wave located several hundred miles east of the Windward Islands has increased over the past day or so.

It said some gradual development of the wave is possible during the next few days while it moves generally westward at 15 to 20 mph.

The disturbance has a (low) 10 per cent chance of formation through the next 48 hours and a (low) 20 per cent chance of formation through the next five days.

Several Caribbean islands are already keeping close watch over this disturbance.

The St Vincent and the Grenadines Meteorological Services in its last 72-hour weather outlook said on Sunday, warm conditions are anticipated but by nightfall a tropical wave inches closer to the islands. This wave is expected to affect SVG by mid-Monday.

Meanwhile, The Disaster Management Coordination Agency, (DMCA) in Montserrat said it is closely monitoring Tropical Disturbance 2 (Yellow) several hundred miles east of the Windward Islands with a Low Chance of development over the next five days as it tracks westward.

It noted at this time, the system is not a threat to Montserrat, and there are no watches or warnings issued for the island. However, the DMCA is encouraging residents and visitors to continue to monitor the DMCA and be prepared.

Dominica’s Meteorological Services in its 6 am Forecast on Sunday said unstable mid to upper-level conditions maintained by a trough system and lingering moisture are expected to support a few periods of cloudiness, showers and possible isolated thunderstorms across the area, during the next 24 hours. Thereafter, from Monday and into Tuesday, the passage of a tropical wave is projected to further increase the chance of showers and thunderstorm activity over the island. Slight to moderate seas are anticipated during the next 24 to 48 hours with waves peaking to 5.0ft along the eastern coast.

Meanwhile, in the Eastern Tropical Atlantic, a tropical wave located several hundred miles south of the Cabo Verde Islands continues to produce disorganised showers and thunderstorms.

Environmental conditions are forecast to be favourable for some gradual development during the next several days.

Therefore, a tropical depression is likely to form during the early or middle part of next week while the system moves westward, then turns northwestward or northward toward the end of the week over the eastern tropical Atlantic.

Disturbance one has a (low) 30 per cent chance of formation through the next 48 hours and a (high) 70 per cent chance of formation through the next five days.

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Forecasters monitoring two systems

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NHC is monitoring a pair of systems this afternoon.

The eastern one is likely to become a tropical depression around midweek, and the western system could gradually develop over the next few days.

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Guyana/Venezuela border controversy: Govt reaffirms commitment to peaceful resolution

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President of Guyana Dr Irfaan Ali                                     President of Venezuela Nicolás Maduro

See below statement from the Guyana Government reiterating its commitment to peaceful resolution of the Guyana/Venezuela border controversy: 

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of the Cooperative Republic of Guyana has noted the Communique issued by the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela dated September 30, 2022.

The Government of Guyana stands by the statement made by His Excellency Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali, President of the Cooperative Republic of Guyana before the United Nations General Assembly on September 21, 2022. In the words of His Excellency President Ali:

“In the matter of Guyana’s sovereignty and territorial integrity – challenged and threatened by Venezuela as it is, we remain – to quote the Secretary General at the opening of the General Debate yesterday – “committed to make the most of every diplomatic tool for the pacific settlement of disputes, as set out in the Charter of the United Nations”.

In this case, ‘judicial settlement’ as determined by the Secretary General himself.

The world’s nations can be assured that Guyana shall remain true to those peaceful processes and deny every effort to depart from them. The International Court of Justice has already affirmed its jurisdiction in the matter.”

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Teen, father arrested over murder of Canal # 1 man

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Police in Regional Division Three (Essequibo Islands-West Demerara) have arrested a teenager and his father over the fatal stabbing of a 29-year-old man on Saturday night.

The dead man has been identified as Deonarine Ramachandran of Conservancy Dam, Canal #1 Polder, West Bank Demerara.

The tragic incident occurred at about 22:30 hours at the Conservancy Dam in Canal #1 involving a 17-year-old young man and his 58-year-old father.

Reports are that Ramachandran and the 17-year-old suspect were consuming alcohol at the now-dead man’s house on Saturday afternoon around 16:00 hours. The teenager became intoxicated and began to behave in a disorderly manner.

According to the police, the 17-year-old reportedly picked up a knife and made several attempts to take his own life. This prompted the 29-year-old man to intervene by taking away the knife. Ramachandran also dealt the teen several slaps in an effort to ‘calm him down.’

However, the 17-year-old ran out of the house in a furious manner, using abusive language and a series of threats as he made his way home.

He subsequently armed himself with a cutlass and returned to Ramachandran’s home, where the now deceased man also armed himself with a cutlass and approached the teenager.

Ramachandran attempted to chop the teen but failed. As a result, the suspect ran away on the Conservancy Dam, where he continued to use a series of expletives and threats directed toward Ramachandran.

The 29-year-old man reportedly became annoyed and again confronted the suspect. During the confrontation, the teenager ran away and went home where his 58-year-old father got involved.

A scuffle then ensued between Ramachandran and the 58-year-old man, during which the 17-year-old suspect armed himself with a knife and dealt Ramachandran a stab to his abdomen.

Ramachandran was picked up by relatives, who escorted him to the Georgetown Public Hospital where he died whilst receiving treatment.

The body is presently at the Georgetown Public Hospital’s mortuary awaiting a post-mortem examination.

Both suspects (teen and his father) were subsequently apprehended by police ranks as investigations continue.

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Pierre Highlights Saint Lucia’s Achievements At SLP Event – St. Lucia Times News

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Prime Minister Philip J. Pierre has been highlighting Saint Lucia’s achievements in the aftermath of the July 26, 2021, general elections which his Saint Lucia Labour Party (SLP) won by a landslide.

He did so while calling attention to claims by the opposition United Workers Party (UWP) that ‘the sky is falling’.

But Pierre told Saturday’s annual general meeting of his Castries East Constituency Group that every child recently had their facility fees paid, and Saint Lucia has begun exporting bananas to England, the only country in the region to do so.

In addition, he declared that children had begun receiving laptops while the Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (ECLAC) had declared that Saint Lucia has achieved eight percent economic growth.

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“You are looking at a country that just waived rental fees for people in the CDC building,” the Castries East MP stated.

He also said Saint Lucia has the best tourism figures in the region and, since July, had a government with no smell of corruption’ and where Ministers do their work diligently.

“You are looking at a country on the verge of rebuilding St. Jude Hospital,” he asserted to applause from the audience.

And he observed that Saint Lucia had returned some confidence to the Royal Saint Lucia Police Force (RSLPF), which is about to get a new divisional headquarters.

“You are looking at a country like that and say: ‘The sky is falling’ because I am Prime Minister?” Pierre said.

He acknowledged that the crime situation was not good.

Nevertheless, Pierre declared that he, his Deputy, Dr. Ernest Hilaire, Anse La Raye-Canaries MP, Wayne Girard, or Senior Minister Stephenson King could not, by themselves, solve the crime situation in one year.

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