Nouvelle grève de la faim pour l’un des Grands frères

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Daniel Lapilus est l’un des Grands frères incarcéré au centre pénitentiaire de Ducos en Martinique. Il vient d’entamer une grève de la faim pour dénoncer la maltraitance dont il se dit victime 

Daniel Lapilus a été placé en détention provisoire lors de la seconde vague d’interpellation dans l’affaire des Grands Frères intervenue 5 mois après l’incarcération de 8 individus en décembre 2021.  Les 5 ” nouveaux “, ont été mis en examen par le juge du tribunal de Fort de France pour association de malfaiteurs en bande organisée en vue de commettre des attroupements armés, des destructions par incendie et des extorsions. Pour ces motifs Daniel Lapidus, connu sous le pseudonyme de Gargamel, est en détention provisoire depuis le 24 juin 2022 au centre pénitentiaire de Ducos. Il a décidé de se mettre en grève de la faim le 17 novembre dernier et en a expliqué les raisons à son avocate Lorenza Bourjac. ” Il a fait ce choix pour attirer l’attention sur ses conditions de détention, précise-t-elle.

C’est l’aboutissement d’un chemin de croix qui a débuté par de profondes migraines du fait de la dégradation de sa vision. Une paire de lunettes lui a été prescrite mais en lui précisant qu’elles ne pourraient lui être remises qu’en contre partie de la somme de 300 euros. Montant qu’il n’est pas en mesure d’honorer. Il continue donc à subir ses douleurs récurrentes. “. Toutefois, ce qui a réellement décidé le détenu à entamer une grève de la faim c’est la non prise en considération de ses souffrances associées à ses calculs rénaux. Il a déjà par le passé du subir des interventions aux ultra-sons pour réussir à s’en débarrasser. Mais les crises seraient réapparues ces dernières semaines, au point où il se serait évanoui dans sa cellule et pris en charge uniquement par ses codétenus. L’administration pénitentiaire s’étant contenté de lui fournir des doliprane. ” Aussi espère-t-il à travers cet engagement le mettant en danger, dénoncer outre ses conditions plus qu’indignes de détention, une justice instrument

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Ghana coach slams ref after Ronaldo’s record World Cup goal Loop Jamaica

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DOHA, Qatar (AP) — Ghana coach Atto Oddo criticized the American referee who awarded the penalty that resulted in Cristiano Ronaldo’s record goal at the World Cup on Thursday, calling it “a special gift.”

Ronaldo won and converted the second-half penalty, making him the first male player to score in five World Cups. Portugal went on to beat Ghana 3-2.

“If somebody scores a goal, congratulations. But this was really a gift. Really a gift,” Addo said. “What more can I say? (It was) a special gift from the referee.”

Addo’s criticism of American referee Ismail Elfath was so direct that it could put him into trouble with FIFA.

When asked what he thought was the reason for Ghana’s narrow defeat, Addo responded: “The referee.”

Addo felt Ghana defender Mohammed Salisu didn’t foul Ronaldo for the penalty, and he complained that the officials didn’t use VAR to make sure. Salisu’s thigh appeared to make slight contact with Ronaldo’s leg before the Portugal captain went sprawling to the ground.

The 37-year-old Ronaldo, who was starting what’s expected to be his last World Cup, converted the penalty for his piece of history.

“I think it was really the wrong decision,” Addo said. “I don’t know why VAR didn’t come up. There’s no explanation for me. And then it’s difficult against a world-class team when they are leading.”

Addo is a 47-year-old former Ghana player who is in his first international coaching job and at his first World Cup. He said he even tried to meet with Elfath after the game to ask him about the incident. Addo also complained that Elfath had missed numerous fouls on his players.

“I tried,” Addo said. “I asked some people outside with FIFA if I can talk with the referee in a calm and a quiet way but they said he’s in a meeting and it’s not possible.”

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Richarlison’s goals help Brazil beat Serbia 2-0 at World Cup Loop Jamaica

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LUSAIL, Qatar (AP) — Richarlison scored two goals, the second with a spectacular acrobatic kick, to help Brazil beat Serbia 2-0 Thursday at the World Cup.

In the 73rd minute, the striker used one touch to get the ball up in the air and then spun around and got off the ground before knocking the ball into the net with his right foot.

Brazil had struggled to get past the Serbian defense until Richarlison scored from close range in the 62nd in a buildup that started with Neymar.

Vin?cius J?nior assisted on both goals.

Neymar, seeking his first major title with Brazil, stayed at 75 goals for the national team, two shy of Pel?’s scoring record.

Brazil coach Tite started with an attack-minded squad that included four forwards — Neymar, Vin?cius J?nior, Raphinha and Richarlison. Attacking midfielder Lucas Paquet? played alongside Casemiro, the lone defensive midfielder.

But Serbia had several players back and were able to keep Brazil from creating many significant opportunities. Neymar tried to control the pace but struggled to find space up front. He, Vin?cius J?nior and Raphinha all squandered chances early on.

Brazil’s best chance before Richarlison’s opening goal had been a low long-range shot by Alex Sandro that hit the post in the 60th. Neymar had his best opportunities with a free kick in the 50th and a shot from near the penalty spot in the 55th.

The 30-year-old Neymar arrived to his third World Cup as Brazil’s main attraction. He helped the “Sele??o” win the 2013 Confederations Cup and their first Olympic gold medal at the 2016 Rio de Janeiro Games, but has yet to win a major title with the national team.

Brazil, trying to win their first World Cup in two decades, are unbeaten in their last 20 opening games, with 17 victories. They finished first in their group in the last 10 World Cups.

In the other Group G match, Switzerland defeated Cameroon 1-0.

Brazil and Serbia also played in the group stage in 2018, with Brazil also winning 2-0 to reach the next stage at Serbia’s expense.

Since competing as Serbia in 2010, the the country has not advanced to the knockout rounds of the World Cup.

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ODPM reports impassable roads, landslides, flooding

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Screenshot taken from a video posted by the TT Met Office showing the collapsed part of the Manzanilla/Mayaro Road on Wednesday morning. –

THE Office of Disaster and Preparedness Management (ODPM) reported impassable roads, landslides and flooding on Thursday afternoon.

In its impact summary, the ODPM reported there was a medium (40 – 60 per cent) chance of isolated heavy showers or thunderstorms on Thursday afternoon, which it said were supposed to settle by Thursday evening.

There was a low chance (30 per cent) of odd isolated thunderstorms Thursday night into Friday that could result in flash flooding and gusty winds.

As a result of bad weather this week, the ODPM said, there was street flooding at Trantrill Road, St Augustine, making the road impassable. On Thursday afternoon, the Caroni River was at 81 per cent capacity, the North Oropouche River at 68 per cent and the South Oropouche River at 60 per cent capacity .

There were two landslides in the South/Central areas. At Mayo, Corosal Road, Gran Couva there was a landslide resulting in only small vehicles being able to pass. The second landslide was at Sahadath Road, Princes Town earlier this week.

In north Trinidad, there were reports of landslides along the Toco Main Road, Salybia. The Sangre Grande Regional Corporation was addressing that, the ODPM said. The regional corporation also responded to flooding at Guy Trace, North Oropouche Road, Sangre Grande.

Fishing Pond Road, near Seecharan Road and Gordon Miller land settlement, also had street flooding and was impassable to small and low vehicles. Valencia Road leading to the Toco Main Road was also flooded, as well as Vega de Oropouche off the Toco Main Road, near the North Oropouche River.

In central and surrounding areas, the ODPM said there was flooding at El Socorro South. The Ministry of Works and Transport was notified and brought water pumps to address the issue. Madras Road and St Helena were also flooded.

Flooding was reported in east Trinidad as well along the Manzanilla-Mayaro Road, which the ODPM said was impassable to small and low vehicles, as part of the road had collapsed. The Sangre Grande Regional Corporation’s technical department assisted the Ministry of Works and Transport with a backhoe to clear a path for the water to run off.

The Sangre Grande Regional Corporation also had to respond to three reports of fallen trees at Fishing Pond, Toco Main Road and Paria Road, near Grande Riviere, which also had a landslide.

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Private Sector needs to “rise up” – Hamilton on workers’ salaries, benefits

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Minister of Labour Joseph Hamilton

Labour Minister Joseph Hamilton says the private sector needs to now step up in terms of the salaries and benefits offered to workers as the Guyana Government pushes to make the lives of every citizens better.

“A year ago, two years ago, five years ago, people were leaving public sector to go work with private sector. Today, we have a reserve situation,” Hamilton pointed out during an interview with this publication.

His comments come as President Dr Irfaan Ali announce major salary adjustments for members of the Joint Services. This is on the heels of an 8% retroactive salary increase for all public servants.

Moreover, only recently the national minimum wage was increased to $60,000, though the public sector minimum wage is much higher.

The Labour Minister advised private sector players that “change and transformation is upon us” and he encouraged them to recognise the importance of their human resources.

“They [companies] have to recognise that it’s a new day and new time…workers now, potential employees, they have options,” he posited.

He insisted that there is enough opportunity for companies to “rise up” from where they are and position themselves to pay comfortable salaries and offer better benefits for workers.

Minister Hamilton also assured that the Guyana Government is doing everything possible to help private sector companies navigate these new circumstances.

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Strategische dialoog Guianaschild  voor betere en veiligere regio

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Tekst en beeld Arjen Stikvoort PARAMARIBO — Vertegenwoordigers van Brazilië, Frans-Guyana, Guyana en Suriname hebben donderdag achter gesloten deuren overleg

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Corrida: le débat stoppé net à l’Assemblée

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“Lâcheté”, “invectives”, “fuite”: à peine démarré, le débat enflammé sur la proposition d’interdiction de la corrida s’est arrêté net à l’Assemblée, où le LFI Aymeric Caron a retiré son texte…

“Lâcheté”, “invectives”, “fuite”: à peine démarré, le débat enflammé sur la proposition d’interdiction de la corrida s’est arrêté net à l’Assemblée, où le LFI Aymeric Caron a retiré son texte en s’emportant contre les centaines d’amendements “d’obstruction”.

“Cela me navre”, a lancé le député de Paris. “Applaudissez, soyez fiers de vous”, a-t-il déclaré aux élus favorables à la corrida.

Avec des centaines d’amendements “d’obstruction”, il est “impossible” d’atteindre “un vote final dans les délais impartis, c’est-à-dire minuit”, a convenu Aymeric Caron. Il a promis à l’avenir une nouvelle “proposition de loi transpartisane”.

Le retrait du texte a suscité une pluie de réactions agacées et de rappels au règlement dans l’hémicycle. “Vous fuyez le débat” par peur du rejet du texte, l’a accusé la LR Anne-Laure Blin, pro-corrida. 

Au coup d’envoi de ces discussions vite interrompues, Aymeric Caron a de nouveau porté le fer contre la “torture” du taureau et son “calvaire” dans l’arène. 

La secrétaire d’Etat chargée de la ruralité Dominique Faure a reconnu que ce “sujet traverse toute la société”. Mais le gouvernement s’oppose à l’interdiction de la corrida, une “tradition ancestrale qui participe à l’identité de certains territoires”, a-t-elle souligné.

La proposition de loi avait été rejetée une première fois en commission le 16 novembre.

Le leader insoumis Jean-Luc Mélenchon a fait part sur twitter de sa “rage” face à “l’obstruction du RN + LR + macronistes”, saluant toutefois la “victoire morale” d’avoir fait parvenir ce sujet jusqu’à la tribune de l’Assemblée”.

L’Observatoire national des cultures taurines s’est réjoui que la “corrida gagne par abandon”, tandis que la Fondation Brigitte Bardot a condamné l’”obstruction” des pro-corrida, une “honte profonde pour nos élus”.

Le débat entre défenseurs de cette “tradition culturelle régionale” et militants de la cause animale a largement dépassé l’enceinte de l’Assemblée, avec des manifestations pro et anti-corrida le week-end dernier dans les villes taurines et à Paris.

“Basta”

Parti animaliste et association L214, une centaine de personnes ont encore manifesté jeudi pour dire “basta” à la “corrida” aux abords de l’Assemblée. “C’est une torture”, estime Emmanuelle Gaillard, venue de Clichy, en banlieue parisienne.

De l’autre côté, 13 toreros français ont défendu leur pratique près du Palais Bourbon.

Mercredi, lors d’une visite au salon de l’Association des maires de France, Emmanuel Macron avait écarté une interdiction dans l’immédiat. Il prône la “conciliation” entre les “coutumes locales” et la “sensibilité” à la condition animale, plutôt que “l’invective”.

Aymeric Caron voulait modifier le code pénal, qui punit la maltraitance animale, mais dont les sanctions de l’article 521-1 “ne sont pas applicables aux courses de taureaux lorsqu’une tradition locale ininterrompue peut être invoquée”. 

Les partisans de la corrida revendiquent un “art”, une “identité régionale”, une “culture populaire” et louent les “milliers de terres sanctuarisées” par “l’élevage des taureaux sauvages”.

En commission, le débat s’est souvent focalisé sur la personnalité clivante d’Aymeric Caron, ancien chroniqueur télé.

“Mangeurs de graines”

“Caron a tendu le débat au lieu de l’apaiser, cela crispe de donner une victoire à quelqu’un qui nous insulte”, lâche un élu macroniste. 

Le sujet embarrassait dans tous les camps et la liberté de vote était de mise.  

Côté présidentiel, avant de devenir cheffe du groupe Renaissance, Aurore Bergé avait signé une tribune pour interdire la corrida.

Mais Jean-René Cazeneuve, élu du Gers, une terre taurine, était vent debout. “Après la corrida, ce sera le foie gras, le barbecue, les escargots, les huîtres (…), on le connaît l’animal Caron”, avait-il lancé. 

Marine Le Pen affiche régulièrement sa sensibilité pour la cause animale, mais le RN était divisé.

Le député RN du Gard Yoann Gillet taclait directement Aymeric Caron dans ses amendements en série contre une loi visant à “promouvoir la carrière d’un seul homme”. Son collègue Julien Odoul qui soutenait l’interdiction, a jugé sur twitter que “le député de carnaval” Aymeric Caron avait “trahi les espoirs de millions de Français”.

A droite, LR revendique plutôt majoritairement la “défense de la tradition taurine”.

Côté gauche, LFI et écologistes soutiennent l’interdiction, comme une majorité de Français selon les sondages. Le PS est partagé et les communistes plutôt contre l’interdiction.

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Le député écologiste Aymeric Caron, affilié à la France Insoumise lors d’une manifestation anti-corrida, le 19 novembre 2022 à Paris
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Police warn public about thefts from vehicles Loop Cayman Islands

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The Royal Cayman Islands Police Service (RCIPS) reported that, on Thursday, November 17, officers responded to a report of a theft from a vehicle which had occurred outside an address on Main Street in George Town.

According to the RCIPS, a vehicle had been parked at the location when a man entered the vehicle and took a personal item. Later that day a man, age 26 of Bodden Town, was arrested on suspicion of theft in relation to the incident. Police were also able to recover the stolen item.

The man has been granted bail as investigations continue.

On Sunday, November 20, officers responded to another report of a theft from a vehicle which had occurred outside an address on West Bay Road, where a bag containing a number of electronic devices and personal items was taken. With the assistance of the owner, officers were able to locate the stolen items, and arrested a man on suspicion of theft from a motor vehicle.

He has also been granted bail pending further investigation.

In both cases, police said that it transpired that the culprits attempted to sell the stolen items for significantly less than their proper value. The public is therefore advised to be wary of purchasing goods offered by individuals for prices much lower than would be expected. If you are unable to ascertain how the individual came into possession of the items, it is better to not proceed with a purchase, as purchasing stolen goods in such circumstances may make you liable to prosecution for the criminal offense of Handling Stolen Goods.

In addition, both of these cases, along with several other recent thefts from vehicles, involved vehicles that were left unlocked. As such, police are taking this opportunity to remind the public of steps they can take to avoid becoming victims of such thefts:

Don’t leave valuables, including shopping bags, handbags, electronics, money or jewelry where they are visible in your vehicleDon’t leave valuables overnight or for extended periods in your vehicle.Park vehicles in well-lit areas and if possible in places with security cameras or security officers on sight.Lock up your vehicle. Ensure that all doors and windows are properly closed whenever you leave your vehicleDon’t leave vehicles running or leave vehicles with the keys inside unattended, even for a short amount of time.

The RCIPS is investigating these incidents and is encouraging all members of the public to report any such incidents to the police, regardless of whether or not anything was stolen, by contacting 9-1-1, or your nearest police station.

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To pay or not to pay dividends? Loop Jamaica

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If you invest in stocks, you may have noticed that some companies opted not to declare a dividend over the last few quarters.

According to the Governor of the Bank of Jamaica (BOJ), Richard Byles, based on the volatility of the prevailing financial times, this is a sign of maturity on the part of local companies.

For instance, NCB Financial Group (NCBFG), despite reporting consolidated net profits of $39.9 billion for its financial year ending September 30, 2022, opted not the pay dividends to shareholders, citing “strong heads” in the future.

JMMB Group, which posted $3.63 billion in net profit, recently declined to pay dividends to its shareholders. The company said its business lines had been adversely impacted by the prevailing high inflationary and high-interest rate environment.

For the NCBFG, the directors said it is more prudent, at this time, to continue bolstering the group’s capital in light of the Russia/Ukraine war, the “central bank rate increases – which could impact our capital – along with new insurance accounting rules and the implementation of Basel III.”

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Many shareholders have been pressing for companies to pay out, as dividends form part of their income, especially in retirement.

However, speaking at the central bank’s Quarterly Monetary Policy Press Conference last week, Governor Byles outlined: “It is quite mature of them to be taking these decisions” to not pay dividends at this time.”

“I think that over the years, especially since the mid-90s coming up, our financial institutions have not only matured but [have] also strengthened their capital, their risk management and compliance and as a result of that, they are automatically taking these prudent decisions without the supervisor coming in and saying ‘guys your capital is too low you can’t pay out dividends,’” Byles said.

He continued: “They are themselves making these assessments, and it speaks to the growth in the maturity of the financial sector.”

Deputy governor Dr Jide Lewis also sees the move to halt the payout of dividends as prudent, especially given the transition from credit risk to market risk since the pandemic, “where you [had] a sudden stop of economic activity…impairing how borrowers could repay their loans,”

The central bank, therefore, expects licensees to be “forward-looking in their assessment of risk,” Lewis said.

“So far, our financial intuitions have been very prudent which is to take the buffer profits that they have made in previous periods and use that to bolster their capital instead of paying out a dividend to ensure that they have enough in their storehouses to deal with the headwinds that are ahead,” Lewis said.

He said the central bank is observing the market “very carefully” and is “so far we are comfortable with the actions that they are taking in their own best interest.”

Marian Ross, executive director of Sterling Asset Management

Financial leaders all seem to be on the same page, but who explains this strategy to the shareholders? What does this mean for their investments?

Sterling Asset Management’s Marian Ross explained to Loop News that there is really quite a lot to consider.

“It is not so simple,” Ross said.

For one, “I think what shareholders have to realise is that there is a trade-off. The more dividends you [the company] pay, the less growth you’re going to experience in the future, in theory,” she said.

“Just like you and I, if you are paid $100 for the month and you say I am going to spend $80 and save $20, whether you save $20 or $40 will affect your life in the future because the person who saves $40 is likely going to be able to retire earlier, have a bigger investment portfolio and will enjoy the fruits of the labour further on,” she reasoned.

She suggested that investors who want a guaranteed stream of income instead look to bonds.

Investors should also remember that if the company does well, they will also eventually benefit, she said.

“You buy into the growth of the company… companies are custodians of capital…they can’t just go and spend off [pay out] the money because they have it,” Ross explained.

Other reasons she posited are that financial institutions have to preserve more capital because accounting rules have changed in a way to force them to take unrealised losses through their balance sheets as well as that the company may be planning an acquisition and needs the capital.

“So, as a shareholder, you have to take a long [term] view,” she suggested.

What seems to have been lacking, therefore, is the effort on the part of some companies to explain the strategy of properly delaying the payment of dividends to shareholders.

For Byles, companies owe their shareholders an explanation either way.

“That explanation applies right across the market to everybody. I don’t think any institution should be shy about telling their shareholders what the situation is,” he said.

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60-y-o man booked for murder re chopping death of ex-spouse’s lover Loop Jamaica

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A 60-year-old man who allegedly chopped the partner of his former spouse to death in Discovery Bay, St Ann last Friday, has been charged with murder.

Charged is Randolph Thomas of Retirement district in the parish.

The deceased has been identified as Roy Alexander of Trycee in the parish.

The police reported that around 6pm, the accused visited the house of the woman who is also the mother of his child.

Reports are that while he was at the location visiting his child, the partner of the child’s mother arrived.

The police say while they were both at the location, an argument developed.

It is reported that during the altercation, the now accused man chopped his ex-spouse’s partner multiple times.

The police were called to the scene, from where the wounded man was taken to hospital, where he was later pronounced dead.

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