CJ orders Ramps Logistics be issued with Local Content Certificate by Monday

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Chief Justice (ag) Roxane George, SC has ordered the Director of Local Content Martin Pertab to issue Ramps Logistics (Guyana) with a Local Content Certificate by noon on Monday, November 14, failing to do so will see him being liable for contempt of court and being fined.

In September, the company initiated judicial review proceedings against Natural Resources Minister Vickram Bharrat, the Local Content Secretariat, Secretariat Director Martin Pertab, and Attorney General Anil Nandlall, SC over the government’s decision to deny it the certificate.

Ruling in the matter on Friday, Justice George held that the Local Content Secretariat considered irrelevant factors in making its decision. The irrelevant factors she alluded to are the criminal charges against the company for making false declarations to the Guyana Revenue Authority (GRA). Based on the evidence before the court, Justice George noted that the company has satisfied all the requirements to be registered in the Local Content Register.

Ramps Logisitcs’ Logistics Director, Samantha Cole had deposed that if the company is not added to the Local Content register, it will lose multi-million US dollar contracts from companies in the oil industry and be forced to reduce its operations and dismiss a majority of its employees.

At a press conference, Ramps Logistics Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Shaun Rampersad had related that the company divested 51 per cent ownership of its Guyana operations to Trinidad-based investor Deepak Lall, who has Guyanese parentage, to bring its operations in compliance with the Local Content Law.

Guyana’s Local Content Act defines a local company as one incorporated under the Companies Act and is beneficially owned by Guyanese nationals. Beneficial ownership is defined as owning 51 per cent of the company. Additionally, a local company is expected to have Guyanese in at least 75 per cent of executive and senior management positions, and at least 90 per cent in non-managerial and other positions.

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BCF Reports Unprecedented Seizure Of Inmate Contraband – St. Lucia Times News

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The Bordelais Correctional Facility (BCF) reported an unprecedented seizure of inmate contraband, including mobile telephones, ‘cell-made’ weapons, and cannabis on Thursday.

Correctional Officers seized 45 phones, 43 batteries, 22 chargers, 31 weapons, 60 portions of cannabis, six scissors, one hacksaw, an SD card, an MP3 player, and two lighters – among other items.

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BCF Communications Officer Kerwin Albert described the seizure in the institution’s remand block as ‘unusual’.

“Even when we searched the entire facility we never got so many phones at one time,” Albert told St Lucia Times.

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And he disclosed that the seizures are currently the subject of an investigation.

Albert explained that mobile telephones in prison represent a security risk, including providing inmates with the means to interfere with witnesses.

He said the inmates gave no trouble during the search of the remand block, which lasted for about two and a half hours.

There are currently 337 inmates housed in the block, including 17 females.

Officers found the contraband in possession of some inmates, while other items had been concealed in the cells.

“A search like that, which confiscated so many cell phones, assures you that something is happening in the right direction. Also you feel safer that the particular area is now sterile,” the BCF Communications Officer told St Lucia Times.

The latest contraband seizure came days after the Department of Home Affairs officially announced that Verne Garde, a former Director of Corrections, had been reappointed to the post.

In his first media interview, Garde disclosed a 27-point ‘Correctional Restoration’ plan to address issues at the BCF.

BCF Communications Officer Kerwin Albert explained that Garde’s plan, which includes removing contraband from the institution, was being implemented.

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Cultural Ambassador calls for steel pan to be made the principal instrument in schools

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A call has been made for the Government of St. Vincent and the Grenadines to make the Steel Pan the principal instrument in the nations’ schools.

Cultural Ambassador and President of the Youlou Pan Movement Rodney Small made the call during a recent interview with NBC News.

He says the steel pan plays a very important role in preserving Caribbean identity.

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Director of Forestry urges Vincentians to be cautious of Lahars

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The Forestry Service in the Ministry of Agriculture is appealing to Vincentians to continue exercising caution as there can be possible Lahars as the rainy season continues.

This appeal was made by Director of Forestry, Fitzgerald Providence during an interview with NBC News.

Mr. Providence said following last year’s explosive eruption of La Soufriere Volcano there is still significant Ash buildup in some areas and when heavy rainfall occurs these materials are washed off the volcano slopes and come down as Lahars.

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Mr. Providence said the Forestry Service is also implementing a number of projects which can assist in the management of Lahars when they occur. He is however cautioning members of the public to stay alert with the weather bulletins and guidelines form the authorities.

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Minister Curtis King emphasizes the importance of Technical and Vocational Education and Training to the development

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Minister of Education, Curtis King has emphasized the importance of Technical and Vocational Education and Training to the development of St., Vincent and the Grenadines

Speaking on Radio this week, the Minister said the Ministry is continuing to address the gaps in the education system so it can be in close alignment with the national development needs.

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Minister King said the Ministry will continue to provide the necessary training, given the increased demand for skilled professionals.

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The Making Cities Resilient 2030 Workshop culminates today

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The Making Cities Resilient 2030 Workshop culminates today at the Beachcombers Hotel Conference Facility, after three days of deliberations.

The National Emergency Management Organization has partnered with the United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction to host the workshop.

Its objective is to expose key stakeholders to the Resilience Roadmap which is a pathway for the Making Cities Resilient 2030 initiative.

Permanent Secretary, Ministry of National Security, Hudson Nedd said during the opening ceremony that stakeholders must work to achieve the outcomes of the initiative.

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Meanwhile, Disaster Risk Reduction Advisor, United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction, Jaire Tores stressed the importance of the workshop.

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Slain Rapper Lotta Cash Desto’s Father Indicted For Young Dolph’s Murder

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A third man, who was indicted for the 2021 killing of Young Dolph, is the father of slain rapper Lotta Cash Desto.

Fans of Memphis rapper Young Dolph are reacting to the arrest of a third man Hernandez Govan, 43, who was indicted for first-degree murder, first-degree attempted murder, and conspiracy to commit first-degree murder.

Police sources say that Govan was the mastermind behind Dolph’s murder, and he had been plotting to kill the rapper months before. News reports say Govan asked for Dolph to be killed. His reasons for wanting to kill the rapper remains unknown as prosecutors declined to give further details about his indictment.

Hernandez Govan, along with Justin Johnson, 23, and Cornelius Smith, 32, are all now heading for trial for Young Dolph’s murder on November 17, 2021.

As news broke about Govan’s role in the killing of the rapper, fans of Young Dolph began to dig into his personal life and found that his daughter and rapper Lotta Cash Desto, real name Destinee Govan, who is an artist affiliated with Lil Uzi Vert was recently killed, and many are now of the view that her death may have been a reprisal for Young Dolph’s killing.

Lotta Cash Desto, who is a Memphis native, was shot and killed in Houston, Texas, on September 24. She was close with Lil Uzi Vert, who called her his “sister” or “twin,” and they worked on songs like “Lunchroom,” and the February track “Vegas.”

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On Friday, several of Govan’s posts on Facebook went viral as many dug into his personal life. One particular post shared by him hinted that Govan believed his daughter was killed because of his involvement in street life.

“Dis da night my daughter came to my birthday set after I told her to stay at home! We was checking each other all night! I told her ‘U got so much it got u cocky cus u wore them ugly ass flip flops’ she said daddy they know how im coming im on google,” he said in a caption for a photo of his daughter and her friends.

Shortly after her death, Govan shared an emotional post on his Facebook page. “5 yrs ago u knew before everyone what u wanted to do,” he wrote. “It aint a girl in the rap game that can say they accomplished what you did independently. You didnt wait on nobody u was a hustler like your dad. If u didnt have it today u was gone figure it out by tomorrow. I dont know how I found the strength to move your furniture today your spirit had to be pushing me baby. Im about to drop to my knees and pray because I gotta come see u in the morning & baby I just dont know how tf im gone do it.”

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Govan is also said to be a colleague of Yo Gotti’s brother Jook. A photo of him and Jook at a club last week has now gone viral on social media. Many fans of Dolph have been speaking about Dolph and Yo Gotti’s beef in Memphis, which has been nothing short of polarizing.

“Wait!! His daughter is a rapper she was just murdered a few months ago she was signed to lil Uzi vert. They got a picture of him & yo Gotti brother floating around, might be more to this story frfr,” a commenter wrote on Facebook.

“Looking at Yo Gotti like [musing emoji] We investigating Gotti and keep running into to your people. I ain’t saying he did it but he definitely knows who did,” another wrote.

In the meantime, Memphis police have not drawn a link between the murder of Young Dolph to that of Desto.

Young Dolph was shot and killed while buying treats inside Makeda’s Homemade Cookies on November 17, 2021. His brother was also with him but escaped unharmed. An autopsy revealed that the rapper was shot 22 times about the body and died on his scene.

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‘Creatieve professionals verdienen grotere bekendheid’

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Tekst en beeld Audry Wajwakana PARAMARIBO — Er zijn in Suriname jongeren die hun talent professioneel inzetten en geld ermee

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Watch out for perps stealing motor vehicle registration plates Loop Cayman Islands

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The Royal Cayman Islands Police Service (RCIPS) is advising motor vehicle owners to be vigilant, as criminals are stealing registration plates.

The RCIPS said it has recently received numerous reports of vehicle registration plates being stolen.

“In at least one instance, stolen registration plates have been placed on other vehicles which have then been used during the commission of other offences,” the RCIPS said in a statement.

“The RCIPS is advising the public to be vigilant that their plates are always attached to their vehicles and if found to be missing to report the matter immediately,” it said.

Persons can report lost or stolen registration plates by contacting their nearest police station.

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Des fun?railles en Ha?ti pour Mikaben

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Apr?s une c?r?monie priv?e en pr?sence de la famille et de proches amis, puis une <> en Floride, la semaine derni?re, le public ha?tien va pouvoir dire adieu ? l’artiste, au terroir.

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