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EU’s delegation to Trinidad and Tobago gets award
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CEO and founder of SWF&CO Sandra Welch-Farrell presents an award for capacity building partnerships with local communities and NGOs, to Peter Cavendish, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Delegation of the EU. –
The European Union’s delegation to TT has been recognised with an award, given its significant contributions to Trinidad and Tobago’s development over four decades.
The EU and TT’s relationship began in 1976 with a focus on infrastructure. SWF&CO’s media release said the relationship has evolved over the years into an equal partnership that tackles a wide range of issues to advance the nation’s social and economic framework.
SWF&CO International Public Relations presented the award to EU Ambassador Peter Cavendish, in recognition of the EU’s “Capacity Building Partnerships with Local Communities and NGOs.”
The EU has collaborated with civic society through projects in renewable energy, and in efforts to eliminate gender-based violence. A SWF&CO press release said these are critical to TT realising its vision of a strong economy based on environmental sustainability, and equal rights and opportunity for all.
The award was announced during SWF&CO International Public Relations’ 30th-anniversary celebrations. It made special mention of the EU delegation’s work in:
1. Building resilience in the small and medium-sized enterprises sector through initiatives and policy development that encourage the country’s competitive business strategy.
2. Addressing the needs of the most vulnerable groups and communities through poverty-reduction programmes, which included 600 micro-projects benefiting over 10,000 participants, and strengthened the social services delivery unit of the Office of the Prime Minister.
3. Strengthening medical laboratory services in the Caribbean and funding the National HIV/ AIDS strategic plan programme.
4. Defending human rights, equality and diversity together with leading advocacy groups dedicated to protecting LGBTQI, women, youth, migrant and other marginalised communities.
5. Supporting crucial infrastructural development to encourage growth in various sectors, including work on the Solomon Hochoy Highway, Navet Dam, UWI St Augustine campus buildings and rural electrification.
Cavendish reiterated the mutual benefits of the TT-EU relationship, saying, “The EU continues to work with the Government and NGOs on areas of common concern, including the fight against climate change, crime and security, support for human rights and strengthening of civil society. These are values that affect both the EU and the Caribbean regions today, and by working together we can achieve our common objectives.”
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De La Rue scholarships awarded at Central Bank
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Justin Edwards receives the De La Rue Currency scholarship at the Central Bank from Dorian Noel and Gareth Evans – Photo by Nicholas Maraj
“Sometimes it is the people no one can imagine anything of who do the things no one can imagine.”
Mathematician Alan Turing was quoted by Afeef Ali-Mohammed, one of last year’s De La Rue Currency scholarship winners, at this year’s award presentation at the Central Bank on Tuesday morning. The quotation, however, seems unlikely to apply to the scholarship winners.
The De La Rue Currency scholarship programme was launched locally in 2003 and focuses on the development of the country’s human resources in areas intrinsic to the development of the national economy.
De La Rue is a UK-based international business that has long supplied secure solutions, currency and government revenue solutions to governments and central banks all over the world. De La Rue’s relationship with Trinidad and Tobago dates back to 1905, when the government first ordered currency from the company.
Deputy governor of monetary operations and policy Dr Dorian Noel and Gareth Evans, regional representative of De La Rue, presented winners Sarah Prashad and Justin Edwards with their framed awards.
Noel said, “Besides funding, awardees gain a two-month internship at Central Bank TT. In fact, at least eight previous scholars are currently employed at Central Bank. They are also provided with the opportunities to compete with regional scholars to intern at De La Rue offices in the UK. And it provides a platform network to collaborate with other international scholars.”
Two new scholars are admitted to the network each year.
Sarah Prashad receives the De La Rue Currency scholarship at the Central Bank from Dorian Noel and Gareth Evans – Photo by Nicholas Maraj
The selection process is robust, fair and transparent, Noel said. Participants are subjected to a panel interview and must submit a scholarship essay on why they should be awarded this scholarship.
“Both Sarah and Justin are aware that the road to success involves confronting many challenges. Early failures are part of life and should motivate one to work harder. One’s success would be a lot sweeter and self-fulfilling once achieved.”
Noel congratulated the awardees and their families for the support they have provided to the scholars and tokens of appreciation were presented to both pairs of parents.
Speaking on the century-long relationship with TT, Evans said, “We’re honoured to have partnered with the Central Bank since its inception. Trinidadian hospitality and friendship is unlike any other I experienced anywhere else.”
“Through this longstanding partnership the De La Rue scholarship has as its objective fostering and encouraging the development of national leaders, and the promotion of excellence in the field of economics as well as raising the profile of the Caribbean endeavour. “
The scope of the scholarships has been widened beyond economics to include other subjects, such as occupational health and safety, the academic field of this year’s recipient Prashad, and maths and information technology, Ali-Mohammed’s speciality.
The function also featured remarks from the scholarship recipients and last year’s awardees, who were very grateful to God, their parents and the De La Rue foundation for their “golden opportunity.”
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Maraval man held over police fuel scam
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POLICE are investigating the possible theft of three police-issued fleet cards that were used to fill several kegs with fuel, along with three vehicles, in Maraval on Monday.
A 27-year-old Maraval man was held and is assisting police with their investigations.
Police reported that at about midday on October 3, a white Hyundai Tucson pulled up at a pump at Petro Mart, Maraval and the driver used a card to fill the tank. The vehicle stayed at the pump for at least an hour, the report said, as the driver filled several kegs with fuel and three other vehicles: a Nissan Tiida, a Nissan Almera and a Totoya NZE.
After noticing how long the Tucson had been at the pump, the gas station attendants called the police.
When their records were checked, it was found three police fleet cards had been used. Police said $2,000 worth of fuel was taken.
Fleet cards are used to pay for fuel for official police vehicles and are issued by the management units of each division or units which have assigned police vehicles.
Police sources said a fleet card was reported missing earlier this year that was linked to a specialised unit based in Port of Spain and believe it was one of the cards used.
The Tucson was found abandoned in Diego Martin at about 3 pm with 13 kegs of fuel hidden in some nearby bushes.
Further investigations were done, involving members of the Western Division Gang Unit. The Maraval man, who was driving the Toyota NZE, was arrested and told police his cousin had told him of a man who could fill his tank for $200.
WPC Douglas of the Maraval CID is continuing investigations.
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Taxi network head: Fuel price increase will lead to higher fares
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President of the Trinidad and Tobago Taxi Drivers Network Adrian Acosta speaks to the media during a press conference about the safety of private taxi drivers at Library Corner, San Fernando. – Photo by Ayanna Kinsale
The latest fuel-price increase could see a hike in taxi fares.
Although the fare increase is not yet confirmed, the president of the Trinidad and Tobago Taxi Drivers’ Network, Adrian Acosta, said association members are discussing the impact of the fuel-price increase.
Asked if passengers can expect an increase, Acosta responded, “I honestly believe so. But I cannot speak on behalf of any other associations. I have heard from the membership that many of them are in discussion at this point concerning this last increase.”
Acosta spoke at a press conference on Tuesday at Library Corner in San Fernando.
“It is two (fuel-price) increases in six months. Just as all citizens of this country, we are feeling the pinch too. Two years ago, $200 used to fill my tank. Now I’m getting a half tank with $200.”
In his budget presentation in Parliament on September 26, Finance Minister Colm Imbert announced the $1 per litre increase in super and premium gasoline and the 50 cents per litre for diesel.
The price increase was the second of the year.
Acosta said taxi drivers “suffered” during the pandemic, owing to restrictions on the number of passengers they were allowed to transport.
He also criticised the Prime Minister’s comments about taxi drivers at political meetings. Acosta said Dr Rowley spoke about how much drivers make daily and how they should charge.
Acosta challenged Rowley to work a taxi for at least six months before commenting on taxi drivers.
He said the prime minister receives perks for travel, housing, and other things, unlike ordinary tax-paying people.
“It is unfair for him to give us two fuel raises in six months and turn around and say things about taxi drivers.
“The Government gives taxi drivers absolutely nothing. We have to fend for ourselves. We have high-maintenance vehicles and must ensure they are working properly.
“It is very disrespectful for the Prime Minister to say anything about us, who sometimes work 16 hours a day to help mind our families and see about our vehicles.”
He added that taxi drivers must have their cars inspected yearly, which was an additional cost.
Acosta is also the Chaguanas/San Fernando Taxi Drivers Association president.
He once again criticised private hire (PH) drivers, accusing them of being violent, parking at taxi stands and threatening taxi drivers daily, and renewed his call for the Government to clamp down on (PH) drivers.
President of the Trinidad and Tobago Taxi Drivers Network Adrian Acosta speaks to the media during a press conference about the safety of private taxi drivers at Library Corner, San Fernando. – Photo by Ayanna Kinsale
Acosta recalled a confrontation on Saturday in Chaguanas with a PH driver who he said had parked at the taxi stand. The man began to use obscene language, saying he was not moving.
Acosta said he started to film the incident on his cellphone.
The angry man went to his car, took an icepick, and charged at Acosta.
“Luckily, I am a man who can defend myself. I hope this does not happen to anyone in the future. He slapped the phone out of my hand,” Acosta said. “I hope the people in authority are listening to us, and they would not wait until somebody dies to address the problem.”
Acosta said he reported the matter to the police, but no arrests had been made as far as he was aware.
He praised Chaguanas Borough Corporation for “accommodating” taxi drivers and said borough police frequently patrol the streets.
“But as soon as the police and other law enforcement are not there, the PH driver seems to take over. We also have a lot of lawless taxi drivers who ply their trade in and around the stand daily,” Acosta said. “A more frequent police presence or traffic warden, we believe, would bring much more comfort to the law-abiding taxi drivers.”
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Berbice logger arrested with ganja slapped with murder charge
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A man, who was initially arrested and charged with possession of narcotics was also arraigned for murder on Tuesday before Magistrate Rentia Singh at the New Amsterdam Magistrate’s Court.
Orin Esmond Bristol, 33, was arrested on Sunday with a quantity of ganja but it was during police investigations, detectives realised that he was wanted for questioning in relation to the unlawful killing of Cleveland Hetemeyer also called ‘Waterdog’ which occurred on April 4, 2010, at Sliver Bally, Gutter Creek, Canje River Berbice.
However, at court on Tuesday, he was not required to plea to the indictable charge and as such was remanded to prison until October 10.
In April 2011, police arrested his cousin Rickford La Fleur with two kilograms of cocaine but he was also questioned for the murder of Hetemeyer.
It was reported that La Fleur and Bristol shot the victim in his abdomen, chest, and right arm before fleeing the scene.
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Mother confesses to forcing 4-year-old daughter to drink poison
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Two days after it was reported that a 4-year-old consumed a poisonous substance that she found while playing in the yard, police have now secured a confession statement from the mother who admitted to forcing the child to drink the poison.
Police had stated that the child, Tinesha Shamshundar of Number 50 Village Corentyne is hospitalized in a critical state at the New Amsterdam Hospital.
However, initially, the toddler’s 23-year-old mother had told police that she collected the weedicide from her mother-in-law to spray the yard and she had secured it in her goat pen.
She claimed that the child was playing in the yard and subsequently told her that opened that bottle and drank the substance. Both the mother and father were reportedly arrested.
During interrogation, the woman told detectives that her husband returned home under the influence of alcohol and an argument broke out between them that later turned physical.
The husband, on the other hand, related that his wife had threatened to consume poison and feed it to their only child.
Upon receiving this information, she was again grilled by the police and eventually confessed to forcing the 4-year-old to drink the substance.
Both parents remain in custody while doctors are monitoring the child’s condition.
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Head of Caribbean at Virgin Atlantic to visit SVG tomorrow
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The St. Vincent and the Grenadines Tourism Authority says that Simon Hawkins, Head of Caribbean at Virgin Atlantic, will be arriving in St. Vincent tomorrow Wednesday, 5th October, 2022.
Upon his arrival, the Minister of Tourism, Sustainable Development, Civil Aviation and Culture, the Honorable Carlos James, will be hosting a brief Meet and Greet.
In attendance should be the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Tourism, Dr. Resa Noel-McBarnett, CEO of the Tourism Authority, Mr. Glen Beache, CEO of the Argyle International Airport, Mr. Dale Davis and Resident British Commissioner, His Excellency Steve Moore. Mr. Hawkins will be accompanied by Hannah Swift, Country Manager – Caribbean at Virgin Atlantic.
The meet and greet will be held at the VIP Lounge of the Argyle International Airport on Wednesday 5th October, 3:15 pm.
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NBC’s Covid-19 Update – Tuesday October 4th 2022
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Chief Health Promotion Officer in the Ministry of Health Shanika John is reminding Vincentians that vaccines are still available at Health facilities through the island.
Ms. John said although persons are still getting vaccinated, the country is still yet to achieve its vaccination target.
Rawdica Stephen tells us more in NBC”s Covid-19 update.
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NBC’s Special Report- Tuesday October 4th 2022
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“Our resilience, Our fortitude, Our people” is the theme under which a program of activities were unveiled this morning to commemorate this country’s 43rd anniversary of independence.
This morning’s launch featured highlights of the activities by selected stakeholders involved in the celebrations.
Rawdica Stephen tells us more in today’s special report.
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