Govt advises of shelter openings, says residents must stay prepared Loop Cayman Islands

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The Cayman Islands Government said that Grand Cayman remains under a Hurricane Warning today, Sunday 25 September as weather conditions are expected to begin deteriorating within the next 24 hours.

The Sister Islands are under a Tropical Storm Watch at this time.

Overcast skies with widespread thunderstorms are expected, with tropical storm conditions late into the night and possible hurricane conditions early Monday morning as the system nears the Cayman Islands.

Extremely rough seas accompanied by storm surge are also expected. Swells generated by Tropical Storm Ian will spread into the Cayman area later today.

The Sister Islands are expected to experience similar conditions, but have a lower chance of experiencing storm force winds based on the current forecast track.Marine warnings are in effect for all the Cayman Islands, with anticipated wave heights of six to eight feet, and storm surge of two to four feet.

Forecasts show two to four inches of rainfall over the next 72 hours, thus there are anticipated flood warnings for the Cayman Islands. Persons living in low-lying areas are strongly encouraged to seek shelter on higher ground.

The following shelters on Grand Cayman open today Sunday 25 September at 2pm:

Sir John A. Cumber Primary School John Gray High School (Pet friendly)Bodden Town Primary SchoolClifton Hunter High School (Pet friendly)East End Civic CentreCayman Islands Red Cross shelter (opens at 4pm)

For the Sister Islands, the Aston Rutty Civic Centre in Cayman Brac and the Little Cayman Shelter will be open from 8am. The Noah’s Ark Animal Shelter will also be in Cayman Brac for persons who require lodging for pets.

Each of the shelters mentioned above also serves as a designated Emergency Medical Centre. Persons attending shelters are reminded to bring adequate food, water and personal hygiene supplies with them. They should also have all important documentation in their possession and stored in a watertight container. Also, persons who require special assistance should be accompanied by a caregiver.

Due the continued unpredictability of Tropical Storm Ian and its expected intensification residents are urged to remain cautious and prepared.

Stay informed and be prepared by visiting www.gov.ky and www.caymanprepared.ky or tuning in to Radio Cayman 89.9FM.

(source: CI GOV)

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Así se ven las protestas en Irán por la muerte de Mahsa Amini

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La muerte de una mujer kurda de 22 años que cayó en coma tras ser detenida en Teherán por llevar un hiyab “inapropiado” ha provocado múltiples protestas en todo Irán.

Rechazando las acusaciones de malos tratos, las autoridades iraníes afirman que Mahsa Amini sufría de enfermedades preexistentes. Las protestas se han extendido por al menos 15 ciudades, dejando varias personas muertas y provocando cortes parciales de Internet mientras continúa la indignación por el código de vestimenta y las leyes sobre el velo del gobierno, informan Al Jazeera y Reuters.

This is not a scene from The Handmaid’s Tale. But it might explain why people chant “death to the dictator” throughout Iran. #MahsaAmini #مهسا_امینی #IranProtests2022 pic.twitter.com/nPKHagWnxI

— Omid Memarian (@Omid_M) September 25, 2022

Días antes de su muerte, fue detenida por la policía de la moral en Teherán y llevada a un centro de “reeducación” para recibir orientación sobre su vestimenta. La policía de la moral iraní es una unidad dedicada a hacer cumplir estrictos códigos de vestimenta para las mujeres, como el uso del pañuelo obligatorio.

Las mujeres de todo Irán se quitan el hiyab y le prenden fuego, desafiando a los teócratas de barba gris del país en escenas dramáticas de una población que lucha por liberarse. El gobierno ha intentado frenar la disidencia con la fuerza y el apagón de Internet. Según los informes, decenas de manifestantes han muerto en los enfrentamientos resultantes con las fuerzas de seguridad.

Tonight in Valiasr Street, Tehran, women wave their hijbas as people chant “woman, life, liberty” on the ninth night of protests in Iran over the death of #MahsaAmini in morality police custody amid a near total internet shutdown by the state.#مهسا_امینیpic.twitter.com/xDV6Uf0VdE

— Shayan Sardarizadeh (@Shayan86) September 25, 2022

Mientras estaba detenido, Amini cayó en coma y murió poco después. La policía ha calificado la muerte de Amini de “incidente desafortunado” y ha negado que sufriera daños físicos durante su detención, según informó el lunes la agencia de noticias semioficial Fars News. Las autoridades iraníes han dicho que Amini murió tras sufrir un “ataque al corazón” después de su detención, pero su familia dice que no tenía una enfermedad cardíaca preexistente.

Los estadounidenses de origen iraní también están organizando manifestaciones en todo Estados Unidos este fin de semana en solidaridad con las protestas en curso en Irán por la muerte de una mujer de 22 años que se desmayó mientras estaba detenida por la policía de la moralidad.

“Únete a nosotros en solidaridad y sé la voz del pueblo iraní que está siendo brutalmente reprimido por luchar por los derechos humanos básicos mientras se le corta el acceso a Internet”, rezaba un volante para un acto celebrado el sábado en Boston. Se están celebrando actos similares en California, Rhode Island y Florida, entre otros estados.

También se están celebrando actos de solidaridad en otros países, como Turquía, Líbano, Reino Unido, Italia, España y Alemania.

This man says the protesters were trying to storm a base of IRGC in Shahr-e Ray, Tehran province but were fired upon by the guards #MahsaAmini #مهساامینی #Iran pic.twitter.com/Z75BXb8UOf

— Fazel Hawramy (@FazelHawramy) September 24, 2022

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Para hoy se espera sol y buen tiempo

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El cielo estuvo generalmente despejado a parcialmente nublado a través de la región. Algunos aguaceros en los vientos alisios afectaron las zonas costeras de la costa norte y este, pero sin dejar acumulaciones significativas.

Las mínimas estuvieron en los altos 70s y bajos 80s en áreas costeras y en los altos 60s a bajos 70s en la montaña. El viento estuvo leve y variable.

Para hoy, se espera sol y buen tiempo. Sin embargo, durante la tarde, se desarrollarán aguaceros y tronadas en la tarde sobre el interior y oeste. Lluvia fuerte pudiera resultar en inundaciones menores y de riachuelos en áreas aisladas.

Las máximas estarán en los altos 80s y bajos 90s en elevaciones bajas y en los altos 70s y bajos 80s a través de elevaciones altas. El viento estuvo del este de 10 a 15 mph con variaciones por la brisa marina.

El oleaje estará de hasta 5 pies con vientos del este de 10 a 15 nudos. El riesgo de corrientes marinas será moderado para la mayoría de las playas.

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The Witcher vuelve a Netflix en verano de 2023 con su tercera temporada

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Ya es oficial: Geralt of Rivia regresa por tercera ocasión a Netflix.

Según la página oficial de la serie, la tercera temporada estrenará en el verano del 2023. Se espera el regreso además de los protagonistas: Henry Cavill (Geralt de Rivia), Anya Chalotra (Yennefer de Vengerberg) y Freya Allan (Princesa Cirilla de Cintra).

La segunda temporada revela una muestra del verdadero poder de Ciri como hija del Anciano de Sangre, capaz de abrir portales a otros mundos y liberar terribles monstruos en el continente. 

Esta es la sinopsis oficial de la tercera temporada: “Mientras los monarcas, los magos y las bestias del continente compiten por capturarla, Geralt se lleva a Ciri de Cintra a la clandestinidad, decidido a proteger a su recién reunida familia contra los que amenazan con destruirla. Encargada del entrenamiento mágico de Ciri, Yennefer los lleva a la protegida fortaleza de Aretuza, donde espera descubrir más sobre los poderes sin explotar de la chica; en cambio, descubren que han aterrizado en un campo de batalla de corrupción política, magia oscura y traición. Deben luchar, ponerlo todo en juego, o arriesgarse a perderse para siempre”. 

Los episodios de esta temporada estarán dirigidos por Stephen Surjik (Reacher, The Umbrella Academy), Gandja Monteiro (Brand New Cherry Flavor, The Chi), Loni Peristere (American Horror Story, A Series of Unfortunate Events) y Bola Ogun (Raising Dion, Lucifer).

The Witcher es una serie de televisión de fantasía creada por Lauren Schmidt Hissrich para Netflix, basada en la serie de libros del mismo nombre del escritor polaco Andrzej Sapkowski. Ambientada en una tierra ficticia de inspiración medieval conocida como el Continente, The Witcher explora la leyenda de Geralt de Rivia, Yennefer de Vengerberg y la princesa Ciri. Geralt y Ciri están unidos por el destino desde antes de que ella naciera, cuando él, sin saberlo, la reclamó como recompensa por sus servicios invocando “la ley de la sorpresa”.

Después de que ambos se encuentren finalmente, Geralt se convierte en el protector de la princesa y debe ayudarla y luchar contra sus diversos perseguidores para evitar que su Sangre Mayor y su poderosa magia sean utilizadas con fines malévolos y mantener a Ciri y su mundo a salvo.

The Time of Contempt is nigh.

The Witcher returns to Netflix in Summer 2023 #TUDUM pic.twitter.com/MUzOKXwFjV

— The Witcher (@witchernetflix) September 24, 2022

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Houses Washed Into Sea As Fiona Batters Canada – St. Lucia Times News

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In Port aux Basques, with a population of 4,067 on the southwest tip of Newfoundland, intense flooding saw some homes and office buildings washed out to sea, local journalist Rene Roy, told CBC. The area is under a state of emergency.

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Kapitein Harvey Amania ontkent elke betrokkenheid bij verdwijning 35.000 US dollar te Botopasi

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Tropical Storm Ian still on course for Cayman, near or direct hit Loop Cayman Islands

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The Cayman Islands remain in the crosshairs of Tropical Storm Ian, according to various storm models.

This forecast hasn’t changed much over the last 24 hours as Ian continues moving westward with maximum sustained winds of 45 mph.

Over the next couple of days, however, the National Hurricane Center predicts that Ian may rapidly intensify and become a hurricane.

The first signs of Ian as a hurricane, according to some weather models, may occur as Ian moves past the Cayman Islands. Regarding this, impacts are foreseen for the Cayman Islands late Sunday night or early Monday morning.

Depending on its proximity, the Cayman Islands could feel a jolt of maximum sustained winds somewhere in the region of 70-80 mph, according to the below and other forecast tracks.

The southwest of Jamaica is also in Ian’s path. Regarding this, Jamaica may experience the effects of Ian by Sunday.

Once Ian makes its journey past the Cayman Islands and Jamaica, Ian is likely to approach western Cuba and then Florida, inundating some areas with heavy rainfall, storm surge, flooding and exposing coastlines to dangerous swells and rip conditions.

Given the foregoing predictions, a Hurricane Watch is in effect for the Cayman Islands and a Tropical Storm Watch is in effect for Jamaica.

Watches and warnings (image: Weather Nation)

Interests in the storm’s path are encouraged to stay vigilant, be prepared and remain safe, possibly relocating to government approved shelters as they open.

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Flash flood warning in effect for some parishes — Met Service Loop Jamaica

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The Meteorological Service has issued a flash flood warning for flood-prone areas of several parishes across Jamaica.

Though Tropical Storm Ian is not a direct threat to Jamaica, the Met Service had said on Saturday when it discontinued the tropical storm watch for the country that Ian would continue to produce a large area of showers and thunderstorms that could impact the weather over Jamaica through Monday.

In a tweet Sunday morning, the Meterological Service said the flash flood warning is in effect for St Mary, Portland, St Thomas, Kingston, St Andrew, St Catherine, and Clarendon. This means that flooding has been reported or will occur shortly.

The Met Service also said a flash flood watch is in effect for similar areas of Manchester, St Elizabeth and Westmoreland. This means that flooding is possible.

In its forecast at 5am Sunday, the Met Service said Ian was to begin rapidly strengthening later Sunday, with the risk of significant wind and storm surge impacts increasing in western Cuba.

“On the forecast track, the centre of Ian is forecast to pass well southwest of Jamaica Sunday, and pass near or west of the Cayman Islands early Monday. Ian will then move near or over western Cuba Monday night and early Tuesday and emerge over the southeastern Gulf of Mexico on Tuesday,” the Met Service said.

It also said that Ian is expected to become a hurricane later Sunday or Sunday night and reach major hurricane strength by late Monday or Monday night before it reaches western Cuba.

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The Meteorological Service said it will continue to monitor the progress of Ian.

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CPL’s 10th anniversary: Tournament can be used for Caribbean to market itself globally – Pres Ali

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President Dr Irfaan Ali addressing the gathering at CPL’s 10th Anniversary Dinner at the Pegasus Suites in Georgetown on Friday evening

…will aid in developing Cricket Carnival as Guyana’s brand

In keeping with Guyana’s growing status as a regional destination and with the benefits of sports tourism in mind, the Government plans to build another stadium in the next three years.

This is according to President Dr Irfaan Ali, during the Caribbean Premier League’s (CPL) 10th anniversary dinner at the Pegasus Hotel on Friday. According to the President, this will complement efforts to develop the Cricket Carnival product for Guyana, adding to the importance of the Government getting involved in sports development.

He pointed out that Caribbean Premier League (CPL) must be seen as more than just an event but a platform for the Caribbean region to market itself globally.

“I think every single Government must come on board. We have to give as much support to this tournament as possible because this tournament has much more than the event and the game of cricket in it for us. This tournament has the ability to bring our people in this region together, cementing us, and fusing our culture. Giving us an opportunity to meet each other, to network and these are things you cannot attach a value to,” the President stated.

President Ali is of the view that the regional leaders, the private sector and all stakeholders should find ways to work with CPL to create a product that will be one of the best globally.He said the CPL showcases that cricket is alive in the region and also reminded the audience that cricket forms part of the culture of the people in the Caribbean.

“We are looking at two to three years to have at least one new stadium added to the country because we are looking down the road… that is why we have developed a product for Guyana and this product can be for the region, that is the Cricket Carnival,” he said.

“We cannot expect West Indies cricket and the players to do better if we are not involved in building a system and supporting a system that helps them to develop and help them to get better. We have to be part of that system,” he also said.

President Dr Irfaan Ali and First Lady Arya Ali chatting with Guyanese cricket legend Shivnarine “Shiv” Chanderpaul at the CPL’s 10th Anniversary dinner hosted at the Pegasus Hotel on Friday evening

In April of this year, the President had announced plans to construct an international stadium and urban centre at Palmyra in Region Six (East Berbice-Corentyne), as well as state-of-the-art hotels and malls. This will result in the region undergoing a period of massive economic and infrastructural transformation in the coming years.

“You will have your own National Stadium in Berbice and to support that national stadium we are going to build an entirely new urban centre,” President Ali had said at the time, adding that already, proposals for a state-of-the-art modern hotel, malls, and a private hospital have been received by the Government.

The importance of sports tourism is reflected in the Finance Ministry’s Mid-Year Report. It states that over 150,000 visitors have been recorded arriving in Guyana in the first half of the year and over 150,000 more are expected in the second half of 2022, largely due to Guyana hosting games from the 2022 Hero Caribbean Premier League.

According to the mid-year report, Guyana has seen an increase in visitor arrivals compared to 2021. The report notes that there was a 103 per cent increase in visitor arrival from January to May, compared to the same period last year.

It was revealed that 105,905 visitors were recorded during that time period. The reason for this increase is multi-dimensional. While a lot of people visited due to increased oil and gas activities, the resumption of tourist attractions like the Bartica Regatta was also a factor.

“There was a 103 per cent increase in visitor arrivals from January to May 2022 from 48,626 to 105,905, when compared to the same period in 2021. This is primarily due to increased oil and gas activities as well as the resumption of tourist activities such as the Bartica Regatta and Pakaraima Safaris,” the report said.

The report, meanwhile, expects 158,223 additional visitors will be recorded in the second half of the year. This is attributed to sports tourism.

The Guyana National Stadium at Providence was built in 2006, to host the Super Eight matches in the 2007 Cricket World Cup. It has gone on to host a plethora of events, including Test and One Day International matches and CPL games.

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