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The COVID-19 pandemic continues to exact a heavy toll on society, as seen in mounting cases of mental health issues and other physical ailments.

In order to raise awareness and better enable society to provide the prerequisite support, the Community Services Unit of the Ministry of Equity, Social Justice and Empowerment held a capacity building exercise at the Human Resource Development Centre (HRDC) in Belle-Vue, Vieux Fort on Thursday, October 27, 2022 to sensitize Social Transformation Officers on Cancer and Mental Health issues.

The sensitization programme, in observance of World Mental Health Day and Breast Cancer Awareness Month, observed on October 10 and October 1 – 31 annually, sought to impart knowledge and equip Social Transformation Officers (STOs) with the relevant tools to strengthen community group support systems, create a sense of belonging and reduce any stigma around the two illnesses.

Officer in charge of the Community Services Unit Kendall Elva emphasized the importance of being knowledgeable about the clinical aspect of both Cancer and Mental Health.  According to Mr. Elva, “with the issue of Breast Cancer people need to diagnose very early as research shows that early detection increases the survival rate.  As STO’s we need to understand the various aspects of Mental Health as well as Breast Cancer to better implement programmes to support vulnerable families in need of assistance.”

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Social Transformation Officer (STO) for Soufriere and Choiseul and Programme Coordinator Shema Glasgow says, “Building a support network is critical to addressing issues of mental health and cancer care within communities. This will help create awareness and mobilize efforts in support of managing such illnesses.”  

According to Glasgow, “There has been an influx of mental health reported cases among young men in my region. As such, it is crucial for Social Transformation Officers, organizations, family members and Ministry staff to understand the impact that mental health has on daily life and to plan appropriately for dealing with it.”

Workshop participant and Social Transformation Officer for Castries East and North Shalina Mann welcomed the initiative. “The knowledge gained at the workshop may lead to opportunities to better connect and provide support and sensitize families on Breast Cancer and Mental Health issues,” she noted.

In 2020, more than 2.3 million women were diagnosed with breast cancer and over 970 million people worldwide were affected by a mental disorder. For both breast cancer and mental health, people often suffer in silence, while their conditions go undiagnosed or untreated.

SOURCE: Ministry of Equity, Social Justice and Empowerment

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21 days to go: The 2022 FIFA World Cup -Team Mexico Loop Barbados

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We are officially three weeks away from the opening day kick-off of the 2022 FIFA World Cup.

Mexico will be making their 17th appearance at the “big show” and the Concacaf flag bearers will be hoping to go beyond the Round of 16 for the first time in 36 years.

Sharp-shooter Raul Jimenez will be a key figure for Mexico in this World Cup

Despite being a regional powerhouse with their 11 Gold Cup titles, “El Tri” have only teased the world with their quality.

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The last seven World Cups have seen Mexico advance from the group stage but fall at this hurdle each time.

Real Betis utility player and Mexico captain Andres Guardado

Mexico has made it to the quarterfinals twice, both times in their backyard in 1970 and 1986, however, with over 11, 000 kilometers between home and Qatar, history will suggest that a place in the last 16 maybe their final destination.

What lends to the ambitious Mexicans’ objectives is the experience and guile of former Argentina and FC Barcelona coach Gerardo Martino, who led a less talented Paraguayan outfit to the 2010 FIFA World Cup quarterfinals.

Country: Mexico

Capital: Mexico City

Population: 130 million

Confederation: Confederation for North, Central America and the Caribbean (Concacaf)

Group: C

Professional League: Liga MX

World Cup appearances: 17 (2022)

Qualification status: runners-up in Concacaf qualifying

Key players: Guillermo Ochoa (Club America, Mexico), Andres Guardado (Real Betis, Spain), Hector Herrera (Houston Dynamo, USA), Edson Alvarez (Ajax, Netherlands), Raul Jimenez (Wolverhampton, England), Hirving Lazano (Napoli, Italy)

Coach: Gerardo Martino (Argentine)

Group mates: Argentina, Saudi Arabia, Poland

Prediction: The Central Americans have qualified for the knockout phase a record nine times, the most appearances by any country.

With a very youthful, yet experienced unit, handled by one of the best coaches at the tournament, qualification form group C should be expected and maybe even the quarterfinal stage.

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Les fortes pluies causent un éboulement vers Bellefontaine et une coulée de boue à Fort-de-France

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Placée en vigilance orange vendredi soir puis jaune depuis samedi à cause d’une onde tropicale, la Martinique se réveille ce dimanche (30 octobre) avec un éboulement juste avant le lycée de Bellefontaine et une coulée de boue dans le quartier Berges de Briand à Fort-de-France. 

De fortes pluies se sont abattues sur la Martinique toute la nuit de samedi à dimanche (30 octobre). Conséquence : un petit éboulement s’est produit, ce dimanche vers 6h du matin, juste avant le lycée polyvalent de Bellefontaine sur la route nationale 2. Malgré le filet de protection, des rochers sont tombés sur la voie. Un véhicule a été bien impacté, mais le chauffeur n’a rien du tout, fort heureusement.

En ce moment, la Collectivité territoriale de Martinique et la gendarmerie sont sur place avec les pompiers pour faire un balisage et nettoyer la chaussée. Cet éboulement contraint la fermeture en partie de cette route ce dimanche. Une circulation sur une voie se met en place pour se rendre à Saint-Pierre. Tout comme une déviation pour aller en direction de Fort-de-France. 

 

Une coulée de boue à Fort-de-France

Autre événement lié aux intempéries, une coulée de boue a eu lieu, vers 7h ce matin, au quartier Berges de Briand à Fort-de-France. Cette coulée de boue a inondé 3 logements. Les habitants, qui ont eu très peur, se sont retrouvés sur le toit de leur maison. 4 engins de pompiers et une quinzaine d’hommes du Service Territorial d’Incendie et Secours sont actuellement sur place pour faire sortir les habitants de cette zone sensible et les mettre en sécurité. Les agents de la ville de Fort-de-France sont également sur les lieux. Les habitants vont bien. Il n’y a pas de blessé. 

Aucune autre route n’est impactée pour le moment par les fortes précipitations. La Martinique, qui était en vigilance orange ce vendredi soir, est toujours en vigilance jaune pour fortes pluies et orages depuis samedi, en raison de l’onde tropicale qui nous concerne. 

La RN5 coupée entre Ducos et Rivière-Salée

Les pluies survenues depuis cette nuit ont également fait monter le niveau de la rivière sur la RN5 à Rivière-Salée.

La circulation est interrompue dans le sens Ducos / Rivière-Salée, l’eau recouvrant les deux voies de circulation. Une déviation est mise en place par Petit Bourg.

Dans le sens du sud vers Fort-de-France, la circulation s’effectue sur une seule voie. Malgré des ralentissements, les véhicules peuvent circuler.

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Ukraine: les exportations de céréales bloquées, la Russie accusée de faire peser un risque de famine

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Le transport de céréales ukrainiennes était bloqué dimanche en Mer Noire après que la Russie eut suspendu l’accord sur leurs exportations, vitales pour l’approvisionnement alimentaire mondial, une décision…

Le transport de céréales ukrainiennes était bloqué dimanche en Mer Noire après que la Russie eut suspendu l’accord sur leurs exportations, vitales pour l’approvisionnement alimentaire mondial, une décision fustigée par Kiev, Washington et l’UE.

Moscou a assuré que cette décision a été prise après une attaque de drones sur ces navires en Crimée, mais l’Ukraine a dénoncé “un faux prétexte” et appelé à faire pression pour que la Russie “s’engage à nouveau à respecter ses obligations” pour cet accord conclu en juillet sous égide de l’ONU et de la Turquie, le seul entre Moscou et Kiev depuis le début du conflit.

Le Centre de coordination conjointe (JCC) chargé de superviser cet accord a confirmé qu’aucun mouvement de cargos n’avait été validé pour la journée de dimanche. Neuf cargos ont pu emprunter samedi le corridor maritime en Mer Noire et “plus de dix autres” sont prêts à en faire autant dans les deux sens.

Le président ukrainien Volodymyr Zelensky a affirmé que la décision russe “ne datait en fait pas d’aujourd’hui”. “La Russie a commencé à aggraver la pénurie mondiale de nourriture en septembre, quand elle a commencé à bloquer les mouvements des navires transportant nos productions agricoles”, a-t-il affirmé. 

“Il s’agit d’une intention transparente de la Russie de faire peser à nouveau le spectre d’une famine à grande échelle en Afrique et en Asie”, a-t-il ajouté, appelant à une “réponse internationale vigoureuse”.

Selon lui, au moins 176 navires transportant plus de deux millions de tonnes de céréales étaient déjà bloqués par Moscou.

Le président américain Joe Biden a jugé la décision “scandaleuse”. “Il n’y avait aucune raison pour eux de faire cela”, a-t-il déclaré à la presse.

Le secrétaire d’Etat Antony Blinken a lui estimé que la Russie “utilise à nouveau la nourriture comme une arme”, exacerbant dans le monde “des crises humanitaires et une insécurité alimentaire déjà graves”.

L’UE a exhorté la Russie à “revenir sur sa décision”, qui “met en danger la principale voie d’exportation de céréales et engrais dont on a besoin pour répondre à la crise alimentaire mondiale provoquée par la guerre”.

 “Fausses informations”

L’accord céréalier a permis l’exportation de millions de tonnes de céréales coincées dans les ports ukrainiens depuis le début du conflit en février. Ce blocage avait provoqué une flambée des prix alimentaires, faisant craindre des famines. 

L’ONU, garant de l’accord, a appelé à le préserver, soulignant qu’il avait un “impact positif” pour l’accès à l’alimentation de millions de personnes à travers le monde.

Le président russe Vladimir Poutine a multiplié les critiques envers cet accord ces dernières semaines, soulignant que les exportations de la Russie, autre producteur céréalier majeur, souffraient à cause des sanctions.

Moscou a justifié cette suspension par une attaque de drones qui a visé samedi matin la flotte russe de la mer Noire stationnée dans la baie de Sébastopol, en Crimée annexée.

“Compte tenu de l’acte terroriste réalisé par le régime de Kiev avec la participation d’experts britanniques contre des navires de la flotte de la mer Noire et des navires civils impliqués dans la sécurité des couloirs céréaliers, la Russie suspend sa participation à la mise en œuvre de l’accord “, a annoncé le ministère russe de la Défense.

Face à ces accusations, la Défense britannique a réagi en dénonçant de “fausses informations” destinées à “détourner l’attention”.

Selon les autorités russes, l’attaque a eu lieu au petit matin samedi avec “neuf véhicules aériens sans pilote et sept drones maritimes autonomes”, provoquant des “dégâts mineurs” sur un navire dragueur de mines et sur le barrage de confinement de la baie de Sébastopol.

“La préparation de cet acte terroriste et la formation du personnel militaire du 73e centre ukrainien des opérations maritimes spéciales ont été menées par des spécialistes britanniques basés à Otchakov, dans la région de Mykolaïv en Ukraine”, a indiqué le ministère russe de la Défense.

“Histoire inventée”

Moscou a aussi accusé Londres d’être impliqué dans les explosions ayant endommagé en septembre les gazoducs russes Nord Stream 1 et 2 en mer Baltique et promis de soumettre la question au Conseil de sécurité de l’ONU.

Le ministère britannique de la Défense a dénoncé une “histoire inventée” par la Russie pour “détourner l’attention de sa gestion désastreuse de l’invasion illégale de l’Ukraine”.

Peu avant l’annonce de la suspension de l’accord céréalier, le ministre russe de l’Agriculture avait une nouvelle fois critiqué le texte, accusant les pays de l’UE de s’accaparer les exportations ukrainiennes devant revenir aux pays pauvres. Ces allégations avaient précédemment été démenties par le Centre de coordination situé en Turquie.

“L’accord sur les céréales, malheureusement, non seulement n’a pas permis de résoudre les problèmes des pays dans le besoin, mais les a même aggravés dans un certain sens”, a déclaré Dmitri Patrouchev. 

En Ukraine, sur le front Sud, des journalistes de l’AFP ont assisté à des combats d’artillerie dans le village de Kobzartsi, la dernière localité côté ukrainien avant la ligne de contact avec les Russes.

“Ça peut mal tourner par là. Mais nous savons qu’ils souffrent bien plus de leur côté que du nôtre”, a assuré un soldat ukrainien, Oleksiï, la vingtaine.

Les deux camps se préparent dans cette zone pour la bataille pour la ville de Kherson, la capitale régionale, d’où les autorités d’occupation ont évacué des dizaines de milliers de civils, ce que l’Ukraine a qualifié de “déportations”.

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WATCH: Police federation calls for tougher laws for obstructing cops Loop Jamaica

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Chairman of the Jamaica Police Federation, Corporal Rohan James, is calling for legislation to impose harsher punishment for citizens who continue to impede and confront the police while they carry out arrests.

James’ comments come amid concerns raised by Police Commissioner, Major General Antony Anderson, earlier this month relative to the increasing number of cases of persons resisting arrest as bystanders urge them to do so.

Anderson warned civilians that the police will not be deterred in carrying out arrests, and warned that those who obstruct the police will be prosecuted.

In recent weeks, several videos have been widely circulated of persons resisting the police’s efforts to arrest them, while members of the public try to impede the law enforcers’ efforts.

In addressing the funeral service for Detective Sergeant Victor Francis, who was stabbed to death when he tried to intervene in a dispute in September, James urged Prime Minister Andrew Holness to, among other things, introduce such legislation to address the trend of persons who continue to confront the police.

“There are a few sections of society that does not believe that we are deserving of the respect to be reciprocated in the discharge of service and duties.

“I underscore the importance when the prime minister indicates that he is building a legacy, and for that reason, this is the forum that I believe I should call upon him and believe that he must be able to respond to give us these three items,” stated James.

He said the first item should be proper remuneration commensurate with the risk associated with the profession.

The second item, said James, is “the legislation to make it possible for citizens to underscore the importance of law enforcement in the practice that you do not seek to assault, incite and obstruct.

“Those elements must be entrenched in law to make it a deterrence in the enforcement of (the) law…,” he declared.

The third item that James is imploring the prime minister to address for the police is the lack of resources to adequately execute law enforcement.

“… We have demonstrated in the past – even up to the past few days – that nowhere in Jamaica criminal elements will be safe.

“We are prepared to respond to duties call. All we are seeking is that element of support from our political directorate,” stated James.

Meanwhile, the police federation chairman described Detective Francis as an ambassador, humanitarian and “one who consummately believed that everyone deserves proper respect and security.”

On September 10, the 55-year-old policeman attempted to break up a fight in the Baptist Road, Caymanas area of St Catherine, between relatives, and was stabbed in the process.

Another man who was arguing and fighting was also stabbed.

Both males were rushed to hospital, where the policeman later succumbed to his injuries.

Francis was assigned to the Centre for the Investigation of Sexual Offences and Child Abuse (CISOCA) up to the time of his death.

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Airport Authority congratulates American Airlines for award winning quarter

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The Antigua and Barbuda Airport is extending heartiest congratulations to the entire management and staff of the American Airlines operations at the V.C Bird International Airport for capturing the airline’s Customer’s Cup.

The coveted award is a quarterly recognition of those stations on the airline’s routes that demonstrate the strongest performance in Customer Service.

The American Airlines station at the VC Bird International Airport was able to outperform the previous quarter and therefore outstrip a strong list of impressive competitors like Santiago in the Dominican Republic, Bermuda, St. Lucia, St. Croix in the US Virgin Islands, St. Kitts, the YYC Airport in Calgary Canada and the Monterry Airport in Mexico.

The award resulted from an inspired showing in a number of categories where the airline recorded during the quarter 15 more flights, 17 more turn arounds and saw an increase in seat occupancy of a little over 80 percent, 7.6 points higher than the previous quarter.

The VC Bird International station of American Airlines also recorded significant improvements in dependability performance and turn dependability performance.

Other areas considered for the award were Baggage Performance and Customer Feedback and Airport Experience.

“Our team at V.C. Bird International Airport is focused on providing our customers with an exceptional travel experience in every step of their journey and we are glad that they have taken note of our efforts,” said Cathy-Ann Joseph, American Airlines Regional Manager for Eastern Caribbean.

American has a strong history at V.C. Bird International Airport, with more than 40 years of service, and today we operate as the largest U.S. airline with up to four daily flights to our hubs in Miami, New York-JFK and Charlotte,” said José María Giraldo, American Airlines Managing Director for Mexico, Central America and the Caribbean. “We couldn’t be prouder of the incredible results our team has achieved, a testament to their hard work and commitment to our customers.”

CEO of the Antigua and Barbuda Airport Authority Euletta Francis has heaped praise on the management and staff of American Airlines for their stellar performance this quarter.

“A win for American Airlines is a win for the V.C Bird International Airport,” Francis noted.

“We are truly humbled that we can provide the support and services necessary for the American Airlines operations here in Antigua to excel. Their management and staff are truly amazing,” she added.

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Antigua and Barbuda receives US$420,645 payout from CCRIF following Fiona

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CCRIF SPC has made 4 payouts totalling US$15.2 million to 3 of its member governments during October for hydrometeorological events associated with the 2022 Hurricane Season.

Payouts have been received by the governments of:

Antigua and Barbuda: US$420,645 on the country’s excess rainfall policy following rains associated with Tropical Cyclone Fiona These recent payouts bring CCRIF’s total policy payouts to US$260 million.

Nicaragua: US$8.9 million on the country’s tropical cyclone policy following Hurricane Julia, which made landfall in Nicaragua on October 8 before moving into the Pacific. The hurricane brought strong winds, heavy rain and local flooding and Nicaragua’s National Disaster Prevention System (SINAPRED) reported that thousands of houses were affected and there were several downed electrical poles and wiring and many fallen trees

Trinidad and Tobago: US$5.84 million following heavy rains that occurred during October 5-8, 2022, causing widespread flooding in the twin-island nation. From the payout, US$5,115,782 was made on the country’s excess rainfall policy for Trinidad and US$726,932 on the excess rainfall policy for Tobago

Since its inception in 2007, the Facility has made 58 payouts to 16 of its 24 members. A country’s CCRIF policy is triggered when the modelled loss for a hazard event in that country equals or exceeds the attachment point (similar to a deductible in a traditional insurance contract) selected by the country, which is specified in the policy contract between CCRIF and the country.

Parametric insurance offered by CCRIF provides a level of financial protection for countries vulnerable to natural hazards.

According to CCRIF Chief Executive Officer, Isaac Anthony, “In the face of a changing climate, parametric insurance is a must-have tool for governments in the Caribbean and Central America.

CCRIF has been in the business of providing parametric insurance for the last 15 years and we continue to be encouraged that we are able to support our members to have access to quick liquidity after a natural disaster, to begin recovery efforts and to support the most vulnerable in their populations”.

CCRIF’s parametric insurance policies are very different from traditional indemnity insurance policies. CCRIF’s parametric insurance policies make payments based on the intensity of a natural hazard event (for example, hurricane wind speed, earthquake intensity, or volume of rainfall), the exposure or assets affected by the event, and the amount of loss caused by the event, calculated in a pre-agreed model.

Thus, CCRIF does not need to wait for on-the-ground assessments of loss and damage to make payouts – unlike with indemnity insurance – enabling the Facility to disburse funds to members within 14 days of an event.

In addition to the previously mentioned policy payouts, the Turks and Caicos Islands received US$668,857 on the Aggregated Deductible Cover (ADC) for the country’s tropical cyclone policy following Hurricane Fiona, which made landfall in that country on September 20.

While the Government did not receive a payout under its tropical cyclone policy, the ADC feature of the policy was activated as the CCRIF modelled losses for the event were above 10 per cent of the minimum payment for the policy, thus triggering an ADC payment.

The ADC feature was designed to provide a minimum payment for events that are not sufficient to trigger the CCRIF policy because the modelled loss is below the policy’s attachment point; this feature is available for tropical cyclone and earthquake policies. Since its introduction in 2017, 11 member governments have received ADC payments totalling US$3.3 million on their tropical cyclone or earthquake policies.

CCRIF CEO continues to remind countries that “parametric insurance must not be seen in isolation from other disaster risk financing tools”.

He urges countries in the region “to take a more holistic approach to disaster risk financing and build a financial protection strategy that combines a number of risk financing instruments that address different layers or types of risk – incorporating instruments that support low and high probabilistic events as well as those that address both low and high severity events – including disaster reserve funds (DRFs), contingent credit facilities, CAT bonds etc. All these instruments have unique and distinct characteristics and are necessary to finance early response, recovery, and reconstruction needs while protecting a country’s fiscal balance”.

The 2022 Atlantic Hurricane Season is on pace to meet the expectations of the pre-season predictions of being an above-normal season. CCRIF stands ready to support its members in the coming weeks as we move towards the end of the season on November 30.

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Burglar escapes after stealing three cellphones

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A 49-year-old Point Fortin woman caught a man red-handed ransacking her bedroom early Friday.

Although she cried out for help, the man managed to flee. He remained on the run on Saturday.

A police report said the victim, of Fanny Village, locked all her doors and windows and went to bed shortly after 10 pm on Thursday.

Around 3 am she was awoken by some noise and saw the man ransacking her bedroom.

He was wearing a blue T-shirt covering his head, a dark-coloured T-shirt, and blue three-quarter jeans.

She raised the alarm and the man escaped by running to an area overgrown with bushes.

On checking, she found three cellphones, together valued at $5,199, missing.

The police noticed that the man entered the house by prying open a door, the same door he used to get out.

PC Maharaj is leading investigations.

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Duo arrested after over 3lbs ganja found in East Canje home

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The narcotics found in the suspect’s home

Two persons are now in Police custody after more than three pounds of marijuana was unearthed at their Canje, Region Six (East Berbice-Corentyne) home.

The discovery was made during an intelligence-led operation headed by an Assistant Superintendent of Police at Sheet Anchor Village, East Canje, Berbice.

Based on information reaching this publication, the team, acting on information received, went to the location and conducted a search at the home of the suspects.

During the search, three bulky parcels wrapped in black and transparent plastic, which contained a quantity of Cannabis sativa, were found in the kitchen ceiling.

Further checks were conducted in the bedroom, where another black plastic bag containing more suspected cannabis was found tucked between a chair’s cushion.

The suspects were arrested and escorted to the Central Police Station along with the narcotics, which were weighed in their presence and amounted to 1537 grams or 3.389 pounds.

The suspects, Jason Charles and Drucilla December, are presently in custody pending charges.

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3 in custody over death of Berbice pensioner

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The unconscious man after falling through the house

Police in the East Berbice-Corentyne region are investigating the death of a male pensioner who died after he fell through the flooring of a house, but not before receiving blows from an intoxicated man.

The dead man has been identified as 69-year-old Nankishore Gopaul of Lot 107 Lesbeholden North, Black Bush Polder, Corentyne, Berbice.

This publication was informed that the incident took place at about 21:00h on Thursday at Lot 12 No 78 Springlands, Corentyne.

Reports are that the three suspects – Vishnu Nankumar called “Visho”, 53; Suraj Persaud called “Derrick”, 54; and Robert Stanley, 65 – were imbibing at the residence in celebration of Nankumar’s birthday.However, during that evening, the deceased went into the house where the men were and picked up a pitchfork, which he then pointed to Persaud’s neck. This resulted in Persaud receiving injuries.

In retaliation, Nankumar reportedly grabbed a piece of wood and dealt the now dead man two lashes on his hand and forehead, respectively. During this time, the flooring of the house broke, thus resulting in the man falling through.

The unconscious man was taken to the Skeldon Public Hospital, where he was pronounced dead on arrival.

As such, the Police were called in and the three suspects were arrested. They were highly intoxicated with minor injuries about their bodies.

They were taken for medical attention but were treated and sent away. The men remain in custody assisting with the investigation.

Meanwhile, the detectives have taken two pieces of wood from the scene and lodged them.

A post-mortem examination conducted by Dr Nehaul Singh on Friday give the cause of death as multiple blunt trauma and multiple injuries.

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