Dexta Daps, Asa Bantan save night 2 of World Creole Music Festival Loop Jamaica

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Thousands of patrons descended on the grounds of the World Creole Music Festival (WCMF) in Roseau, Dominica last Saturday night to see ‘African Giant’, Burna Boy.

However, it was Dexta Daps, Asa Bantan, Omah Lay, Colton T, WCK, and Jocelyne Beroard who saved the night with epic performances for night two of the three-night affair.

While many walked off after it was announced that the headline act would not perform for the night, many more stayed to enjoy what was left of the night.

Dexta Daps no doubt stepped up with a high-energy performance, at one point getting emotional in front of a crowd estimated to be about 20,000.

The ‘Bring it to the Owner’ singer raved about his love for Dominica and expressed heartfelt gratitude for the manner in which he has been embraced.

This was the Jamaican artiste’s third time to the island. Having performed on the stages of Reggae on the Boardwalk and Creole in the Park, his performance at the WCMF this year was the biggest.

The audience chanted to favourites such as ‘No underwear’, ‘Wi-Fi’ and ‘Call Me If’. His music is less than palatable to some, but for those who enjoy Dexta Daps’ sensual lyrics, the artiste was well-received.

A Dominican rising star, Colton T made his debut on the big stage giving a performance that spoke volumes about his ability to hold his own on an international stage. After all, one of the objectives of the WCMF is to give local acts an opportunity to advance their career.

The WCK band, stewards of Dominica’s indigenous Bouyon music also held their end of the bargain to fully entertain the thousands who kept up with the fete even as the rain came down.

Night two ended with a day-break performance from the King of Bouyon, Asa Bantan, making the usual grand entrance his WCMF fans have grown accustomed to. Topping off his 2019 entrance on horseback, Asa ziplined to the stage and thrilled the crowd with his usual electrifying performances.

The Wet Fete King had no need to hand water to the crowd as patrons danced in the rain as the curtains came down on another entertaining day at the 22nd edition of WCMF.

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Adek houdt samenleving spiegel voor over onvoldoende benutten agrarische sector

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“Pas wanneer de laatste boom is gestorven, de laatste rivier is vergiftigd en de laatste vis is gevangen, zullen we

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A Bahreïn, le pape appelle à l’unité face à la logique des “blocs opposés”

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Le pape François a appelé vendredi à l’unité face à la logique des “blocs opposés” entre l’Est et l’Ouest, au deuxième jour d’une visite inédite à Bahreïn en…

Le pape François a appelé vendredi à l’unité face à la logique des “blocs opposés” entre l’Est et l’Ouest, au deuxième jour d’une visite inédite à Bahreïn en grande partie consacrée au dialogue interreligieux.

Premier pape à visiter le royaume majoritairement musulman du Golfe, le souverain pontife a insisté sur l’importance du “dialogue” et du “rôle spécifique” de la religion à l’occasion d’un sommet interconfessionnel à Awali (centre).

“Des puissants se concentrent dans une lutte résolue pour des intérêts partisans (…) en redessinant des zones d’influence et des blocs opposés”, a déploré le jésuite argentin.

Selon lui, cette logique s’exprime notamment par une opposition entre “l’Orient et l’Occident”, qui “ressemblent de plus en plus à deux mers opposées”, une allusion au conflit en Ukraine dénoncé sans relâche par François depuis l’invasion du pays par Moscou fin février.

“On joue avec le feu avec des missiles et des bombes, avec des armes qui provoquent des pleurs et des morts”, a déploré François, qui n’a cessé de dénoncer le recours à la force et la menace nucléaire.

En marge de ce discours, le cardinal Pietro Parolin, numéro deux du Saint-Siège qui a rencontré en septembre le ministre russe des Affaires étrangères Sergueï Lavrov, a fait état devant la presse de “quelques petits signes” d’avancées dans les négociations avec Moscou. 

“Toutes les initiatives pour la paix sont bonnes, l’important est que nous les menions ensemble et qu’elles ne soient pas exploitées à d’autres fins”.

“Importance symbolique”

Cette visite du pape, la deuxième dans la péninsule arabique depuis son voyage historique aux Emirats arabes unis en 2019, intervient sur fond d’appels d’ONG qui dénoncent la répression politique et les discriminations visant la communauté chiite de ce pays insulaire de 1,4 million d’habitants, dirigé par une dynastie sunnite.

En milieu d’après-midi, il rencontrera le grand imam d’Al-Azhar, institution respectée de l’islam sunnite, qui a pour sa part appelé au dialogue entre chiites et sunnites, deux branches de l’islam parfois en conflit au Moyen-Orient.

“Cette rencontre est d’une grande importance symbolique, tant au niveau local qu’international, pour promouvoir les racines de la paix et les principes de la coexistence pacifique entre les différentes religions et civilisations”, a déclaré à l’AFP Hala Ramze Fayez, députée chrétienne.

François s’exprimera ensuite à 16H30 (13H30 GMT) devant le “Conseil des sages musulmans” à la Mosquée du palais royal, puis lors d’une prière oecuménique à la cathédrale Notre-Dame d’Arabie, la plus grande église catholique de la péninsule, inaugurée fin 2021.

Avec cette visite Bahreïn, qui a formalisé ses relations diplomatiques avec le Saint-Siège en 2000, entend jouer la carte de la tolérance pour adoucir son image, assurant que le pays “ne tolère pas la discrimination”.

Mais neuf ONG ont appelé le pape à “exiger publiquement que Bahreïn mette fin à toutes les exécutions, abolisse la peine de mort et enquête sérieusement sur les allégations de torture et les violations du droit à un procès équitable”.

“Droit à la vie”

Après son arrivée jeudi, le chef des 1,3 milliard de catholiques a appelé à ce “que les droits humains fondamentaux ne soient pas violés, mais promus”. Il a également insisté sur la “nécessité de toujours garantir le droit à la vie”, “même envers ceux qui sont punis”, une allusion à la peine de mort, toujours en vigueur dans le royaume.

Sayed Ahmed Alwadaei, directeur de l’ONG Bahrain Institute for Rights and Democracy (BIRD), a dénoncé dans un communiqué “une hausse drastique de l’utilisation de la peine de mort contre des manifestants pro-démocratie” à Bahreïn, depuis la révolte de 2011, dans le contexte des Printemps arabes. 

Jeudi, le pape, qui aura 86 ans le mois prochain, a confié aux journalistes avoir “très mal au genou”, une douleur chronique qui l’oblige à se déplacer en chaise roulante.

Depuis son élection en 2013, il s’est rendu dans une dizaine de pays à majorité musulmane, notamment en Jordanie, en Turquie, en Bosnie-Herzégovine, en Egypte, au Bangladesh, au Maroc et en Irak.

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Le pape François s’entretient avec le roi de Bahreïn Hamad bin Isa al-Khalifa à Awali, au sud de la capitale bahreïnite Manama, le 3 novembre 2022
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Le pape arrive à la clôture du Forum de dialogue de Bahreïn

Le grand imam de la mosquée al-Azhar Sheikh Ahmed Al-Tayeb (g), le pape François et le roi de Bahreïn Hamad bin Isa al-Khalifa (d), arrivent au palais royal de Sakhir à Bahreïn, le 4 novembre 2022
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Prime Minister Dr. Drew Urges All to Tune in to Friday’s Sitting of the National Assembly as Four Important Bills Are Scheduled to Be Tabled

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BASSETERRE, St. Kitts, November 03, 2022 (SKNIS) – Citizens and residents are being encouraged to tune in to the live Sitting of the National Assembly on Friday, November 04, 2022, when four critical Bills are set to be tabled. The four Bills, namely: the Companies (Amendment) Bill, 2022; the Evangelistic Faith Church Incorporation Bill, 2022; the Small Business Development (Amendment) Bill, 2022, and the Domestic Violence (Amendment) Bill, 2022, are expected to have their first and second readings on Friday. Speaking on a radio programme on Wednesday, November 2, Prime Minister the Honourable Dr. Terrance Drew urged citizens and residents to pay keen attention to the Parliamentary session as the Bills being presented are of significant importance. For instance, Prime Minister Dr. Drew said the Domestic Violence (Amendment) Bill, 2022 will outline his Government’s new measures aimed at combating the recent surge in domestic violence in St. Kitts and Nevis. The Prime Minister said, “We’ll be very busy in the Parliament because there are a number of critical things that we must pass. For example, we have the [Domestic Violence (Amendment) Bill, 2022] and there are a number of critical things in there because as you know there was an upsurge in domestic violence and we said that we would move quickly to deal with it and we will deal with it. So, there are four Bills we will put forward but that one I think is the one that would maybe draw a lot of attention at this point in time.” Junior Minister responsible for Youth Empowerment, Social Development, Gender Affairs, Aging and Disabilities, the Honourable Isalean Phillip will move the Domestic Violence (Amendment) Bill, 2022. Prime Minister Dr. Drew will seek leave to introduce and have read a first and second time Companies (Amendment) Bill, 2022, while Deputy Prime Minister and Minister responsible Ecclesiastical and Faith-Based Affairs, the Honourable Dr. Geoffrey Hanley will move the Evangelistic Faith Church Incorporation Bill, 2022 through the Honourable House. The fourth Bill to be tabled during Friday’s sitting, Small Business Development (Amendment) Bill, 2022, will be moved by the Honourable Samal Duggins, Minister responsible for Small Business and Entrepreneurship.

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Five Nationals Awarded Honorary Governor Status of the Brimstone Hill Fortress National Park Society

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BASSETERRE, St. Kitts, November 03, 2022 (SKNIS) – Five members of the Brimstone Hill Fortress National Park Society were honoured today, Thursday, November 03, 2022, for their long, dedicated and meritorious service to the management and success of the cultural organization.

The Brimstone Hill Fortress National Park Society is a voluntary organization that manages the Brimstone Hill Fortress National Park on behalf of the Government of St. Kitts and Nevis.

At an Investiture Ceremony held at Government House, Governor-General of St. Kitts and Nevis Sir S.W. Tapley Seaton G.C.M.G., C.V.O., K.C., J.P., LL. D; Former Governor-General of St. Kitts and Nevis Sir Edmund Lawrence K.C.M.G., G.C.M.G., O.B.E., C.S.M., J.P.; Mr. Kenneth Martin M.B.E., M.K.; Mrs. Gloria Wilkin and Mr. Larry Armony were conferred with the title of Honorary Governors of the Society.

His Excellency Sir S.W. Tapley Seaton was unable to attend Thursday’s ceremony.

Along with today’s honorees, the Investiture ceremony was attended by Government officials including Prime Minister the Honourable Dr. Terrance Drew; Deputy Prime Minister the Honourable Dr. Geoffrey Hanley; Attorney General the Honourable Garth Wilkin; Senator the Honourable Dr. Joyelle Clarke and Cabinet Secretary Dr. Marcus Natta, as well as President of the Society, Mr. Michael Morton C.B.E., J.P. and past and present members.

Delivering remarks on the occasion, Prime Minister Dr. Drew expressed his appreciation to the five honorees for their years of service in helping to preserve the Brimstone Hill Fortress National Park – a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

“Our Brimstone Hill Fortress National Park is known as the Gibraltar of the West Indies. When I hear the word gibraltar it conjures up notions of strength, support, steadfastness, and longevity. These superlatives more aptly describe the five honorees we are here to celebrate today. These are indeed outstanding members not only for the Brimstone Hill Fortress National Park Society but our Federation as a whole. You have made significant contributions in many spheres and are well deserving of this recognition,” the Prime Minister said.

The Honourable Prime Minister went on to speak of the significance of the Brimstone Hill Fortress National Park to the history and culture of the Kittitian and Nevisian people.

He said, “Brimstone Hill Fortress National Park is one of the most prized possessions of our beloved Federation. It is much more than a tourist attraction. It is the embodiment of our rich history and remarkable culture. So much of our ancestral heritage is cemented in this historical site. It is well admired as one of the most well-preserved historical sites, not just within the Caribbean, but if I may dear say throughout the world. The UNESCO World Heritage Convention described it as an outstanding, well-preserved example of 17th and 18th century military architecture in a Caribbean context. It is indeed an extraordinarily beautiful site and I’m sure you can sense the great pride that I have in this historical park.”

The Honourable Dr. Terrance Drew also commended the current members and donors of the Brimstone Hill Fortress National Park Society for their continued hard and tireless work “to help to enhance and maintain this historical gem.”

The Society for the Restoration of Brimstone Hill was founded in 1965.

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Man cleaning KPH sewer finds ‘deceased foetus’ Loop Jamaica

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The Ministry of Health & Wellness says it has received a report of the discovery of a deceased foetus in the sewer at the Kingston Public Hospital.

The ministry made the disclosure late Thursday in a release.

According to preliminary information, the foetus was discovered by a man cleaning the sewer underneath the basement of the hospital.

The health ministry said the matter has been reported to the police, and investigations are now underway.

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Cabinet pauses Barbados National Day; public talks planned Loop Jamaica

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Plans to rename Independence Day as Barbados National Day have been halted in that Caribbean country since an “overwhelming majority” of Barbadians from all walks of life are not in favour of the change or the timing.

Stating that this is “a government that listens”, Minister of Home Affairs Wilfred Abrahams said that this initiative will now be paused to allow for greater and wider input.

In a voice recording issued to the media Wednesday night, Abrahams said:

“This Barbados Labour Party (BLP) government is one that is committed to promoting a sense of patriotism and national pride during the month of November. At some point, we must come up with a suitable way to collectively craft a meaningful and celebratory way to honour these two most significant achievements in our nation’s history – the attainment of independence in 1966 and our first prime minister the Rt Excellent Errol Walton Barrow, national hero; and the transition to a parliamentary republic last year in 2021 and our first Barbadian Head of State Her Excellency the Most Honourable Dame Sandra Mason, president of Barbados.

“But it is also clear, that now is not the time.”

He said that on listening to the swift response of Bajans at home and abroad, “I now come to you again to state that as the Chairman of the Cabinet’s sub-committee on national events in November, I will take this matter to Cabinet once again with a recommendation that this particular initiative be paused, pending inclusive public discourse and consultation with the widest possible cross-section of the Barbadian public and with the social partnership.

“I will recommend that the status quo be preserved and that we celebrate November 30, 2022, as Independence Day.”

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Online Scam Victim Recounts Armed Robbery – St. Lucia Times News

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The victim of an online scam discovered a vehicle deal was too good to be true and ended up losing $17,000 when masked gunmen accosted him.

The unidentified victim recounted his experience during Police Insight, aired Thursday night on Choice Television.

In an interview with programme Host Inspector Shervon Matthieu, the unidentified Saltibus resident said he saw a 2013 Terios for sale on Facebook a few months ago.

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The Saltibus resident said he acted quickly to close the deal because he did not want anyone to beat him to it.

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But he threw caution to the winds because the Facebook sale was such a good offer that he could not let it pass.

So with $17,000 in his pocket, he informed two family members that he would close the deal.

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Minister Endy Croes a firma MOU cu Arubaanse Bond van Motorsports y Aruba Drag Racing Association

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ORANJESTAD (AAN): Diaranson atardi Minister Endy Croes a reuni cu Arubaanse Bond van Motorsports (ADRA) y Aruba Drag Racing Association (ABM) unda a firma un MOU.       

              Mandatario di Deporte a expresa despues di basta inkietud cu a scucha di diferente partido rond den e mundo di drag race como Minister a intermedia pa pidi cooperacion.

            E partidonan a bay di acuerdo pa forma un comision unda cu ABM ta nombra dos miembro como tambe ADRA ta nombra dos miembro cu ta representa tur e coredonan. Gobierno di Aruba pone dos miembro di cual un ta hurista cu ta e trekker di e comision aki.

            Hunto di awo pa januari e comision ta encarga cu e tarea fiho via e caminda legal pa haci tur e coredonan miembro oficial di ABM. Asina prepara tambe pa por yega na eleccion premira pa luna di januari / februari 2023 unda tur miembro por participa. Cu e meta pa trece stabilidad y trankilidad pa tur e coredonan.

            Gobierno a inverti den luz LED ultra moderno pa Palo Marga, un inversion grandi y asina brinda un bon iluminacion na Palo Marga.

            Minister Endy Croes ta contento cu tur partido a bay di acuerdo pa loke ta trata e condicionnan y ohala cu nos por crusa e brug aki hunto y asina trece tur trankilidad pa e futuro di Palo Marga y sigur pe coredonan.  Exito!


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Wardacosta y Polis a intercepta droga riba tera y lama

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Cerca di Corsou

ORANJESTAD (AAN):  Diadomingo mainta WardaCosta a señala un contacto sospechoso den cercania di Corsou. Despues di e deteccion e Centro Maritimo Operacional di Wardacosta a dirigi un unidad di

WardaCosta den direccion di e boto sospechoso y tambe inmediatamente a informa Cuerpo

Policial Corsou.

            Un bes cu a yega na e sitio, Polis a mira tanto un boto sospechoso como un auto sospechoso.

Despues di a nota e auto sospechoso a bay mes ora na e sitio caminda esaki tabata para, pero

e personanan cu tabata den e vehiculo ya a baha bay laga e auto atras.

            Den e area caminda e auto tabata para Polis y Wardacosta a haya varios pakete cu supuestamente tabata contene droga. Avion di Wardacosta tambe a keda desplega pa bay en busca di e boto sospechoso den e area.

            En total a haya 22 pakete conteniendo un total di 713 kilo di droga, di cual 43 kilo marihuana y 670 kilo di cocaina, den mondi y riba laman. Den e area Wardacosta a topa cu un boto cu a zink, cu probablemente a ser uza pa transporta e droga. Cuerpo Policial Kòrsou a confisca e paketenan di droga  lo sigui investiga e caso. E droga entretanto a ser destrui.

            Wardacosta lo sigui patruya pa asina controla e fronteranan maritimo di Corsow. E patruyanan

lo vigila y proteha e fronteranan di transportenan di droga, traficacion di hende y di arma.

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