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Agricultural Services Division Manager, Dr. Jamekal Andwele is calling on farmers to register with the Barbados Agricultural Development and Marketing Corporation(BADMC) in order to get the assistance that they may be in dire need of, especially during these harsher economic and drought times.

He was making the earnest plea recently when a timely donation was made to BADMC fromMassy Barbados to aid the former in executing itsCommunity Agricultural Response and Empowerment(CARE) Project.

we reach out to you in terms of what type of support you’re looking for

Dr Andwele noted that that project seeks to encourage the development of community gardens and backyard farming across the island, with the objective of promoting household food security and Massy Barbados’ Farm & Garden Shop was in alignment with these goals.

But he also encouraged the public to visit the BADMC’s website at www.badmc.org to sign up for the Farmers’ Empowerment and Enfranchisement Drive Programme too, which is aimed at reducing agricultural imports into the island.

Outlining the process for applying to both programmes, he explained:

“Once you fill out the forms, hit submit, those application forms come directly to the team here at the BADMC. We will record your data and then we reach out to you in terms of what type of support you’re looking for.

“Different farmers have different needs; some may be looking for inputs, some… just for some seeds or plant material. Some may be looking for just land cultivation, or looking for some baby chicks.”

Dr Andwele thanked Massy Barbados for the donation of a range of inputs and materials to the CARE Project, at the Division’s headquarters, at Fairy Valley, Christ Church.

Other persons in attendance were Massy’s Brand Manager, Janelle Fletcher; Technical Field Officer, Jason Craigg; Supervisor, Farm & Garden Shop, Darrio Cumberbatch and BADMC’s CEO (Ag), Frederick Inniss and Extension Officer, Davon Brome.

The BADMC was established by a legislative Act (Cap. 254) in 1993. Its mandate is to develop and support Barbadian crops, livestock, agricultural production and agro-processing.

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Personal de la Autoridad de Energía Eléctrica (AEE) alertó que dos incidentes en la madrugada del miércoles podrían provocar apagones selectivos por falta de generación, si las medidas de mitigación no se pueden poner en vigor.

“Personal técnico de AES tuvo que retirar de manera forzada la Unidad 2 por una avería. La salida de esta unidad, unido a las unidades de la AEE en reparación o no disponibles, coloca el sistema de energía en niveles críticos de reserva”, publicó personal de la AEE en Twitter.

“La Unidad 6 de Costa Sur salió de servicio de manera forzada a la 1:08 AM. Personal técnico de la AEE se encuentra en la central normalizando la unidad e identificando la causa de la salida para corregir la situación y retornar la unidad a servicio a la brevedad”, añade la corporación pública.

La advertencia se da en momentos en que el Servicio Nacional de Meteorología emitió una alerta de calor para varios municipios.

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Acting Chief Justice, Michelle Arana, will go on to serve in the Court of Appeal

by Khaila Gentle

BELIZE CITY, Sat. Sept. 3, 2022

Guyanese jurist, Louise Blenman, has been sworn in as Belize’s new Chief Justice. Blenman will be replacing Kenneth Benjamin, who retired in March 2020. Justice Michelle Arana, who served as acting Chief Justice and who opted to not apply for the position, will go on to serve in the Court of Appeal.

Earlier this year, a press release from the Government of Belize revealed that, after advertising the position of Chief Justice both locally and throughout the Caribbean, they had received a total of eight applications, though none were from Belizean applicants. Justice Blenman and the seven other applicants went through a vetting process that included an interview panel conducted by senior members of the Bar Association. Based on her qualifications, her experience, and her interview, Blenman was recommended favourably to the Prime Minister for appointment as Chief Justice.

Justice Louise Blenman has been in the field of law for over thirty years now, including serving as a High Court judge in Anguilla in 2003. She was later appointed to the Eastern Caribbean Court of Appeal in 2012 and served there up until recently. She has also served in senior judicial positions in St. Lucia, St. Vincent & the Grenadines, and Antigua and Barbuda. She holds an Honour’s Degree in Law from the University of the West Indies, which she obtained in 1986.

Justice Blenman took the oath of office in Belmopan on Friday, before Governor General Dame Froyla Tzalam.

“I am Guyanese by birth, St. Lucian by naturalisation and Caribbean by inclination. I am a Caribbean woman jurist. Similarly, Belize is Caribbean, and therefore we have that in common. I am greatly honoured to be given the opportunity to serve the people of Belize as Chief Justice,” said Justice Blenman, who noted that Belize reminds her of her home country, Guyana.

The new Chief Justice added that she intends to willingly share her experience and expertise with the people of Belize, as she is of the firm belief that the Caribbean is stronger when its people act unitedly.

Justice Michelle Arana, who attended the swearing-in ceremony, congratulated Justice Blenman in a social media post on Friday and expressed her well wishes. Justice Arana also stated that she is looking forward to continuing to serve the people of Belize after she is elevated to the Court of Appeal in the next few weeks.

In reflecting on her time spent as acting Chieft Justice since April 2020, Justice Arana noted that she managed to steer the administration of justice in Belize through the COVID-19 pandemic, despite shortage of judicial personnel, and many other crises.

“I thank all the international donor agencies for their support in providing resources to strengthen the administration of justice,” she wrote.

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