“I Can’t Even Open My Door!” – St. Lucia Times News

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Castries resident Deborah James is at her wits’ end after experiencing frequent land slippages from the road near her home.

The slippages dump soil outside her door at Agard, Morne Du Don.

James told St Lucia Times that it has been happening for over twenty years during heavy rainfall.

And she disclosed that despite repeated appeals to the authorities to assist by building a retaining wall, although she has obtained many promises, there has been no action.

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James recalled that following heavy rainfall on Monday there was a significant land slippage.

“I can’t even open my door,” she lamented, adding that as a result, the eight occupants of the residence were trapped inside and unable to leave in the event of an emergency.

“I have tried to put tyres but the tyres are not enough. There’s nothing else we can do to hold that soil,” James told St Lucia Times.

She also expressed concern that her house would collapse if her efforts to get a retaining wall were unsuccessful.

“(We are) taking it easy, thanking God we are alive, and the house is still standing. But we don’t know for how long,” the Castries resident declared.

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Comunidades en el campo de Hormigueros no tendrán energía hasta dentro de tres meses, según el alcalde

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El alcalde de Hormigueros, Pedro Juan García Figueroa, advirtió que en su municipio las comunidades rurales pudieran tener luz eléctrica dentro de dos a tres meses. Entre postes y líneas caídas, hay un total de 70 casos por atender en distintos sectores del municipio, según datos hasta el 23 de septiembre.

El ejecutivo municipal informó que aunque LUMA Energy se encuentra trabajando en las líneas de transmisión y alimentadores, y que desde ayer trabajan en un poste en una finca que dará luz al área urbana y otras zonas pobladas, la preocupación del ejecutivo municipal son los campos. Pudiera ser que en los próximos días las zonas urbanas cuenten con el servicio, aunque los campos no tendrán el mismo destino.

“El campo de Hormigueros es exuberante. Mucha, mucha vegetación, muchos árboles caídos […] Esa gente van a estar dos o tres meses sin luz. Yo se lo digo a mi pueblo de esa manera para que entiendan que por más esfuerzos que haga el municipio con sus brigadas […]”, dependen del trabajo de la privatizadora.

Asimismo, respecto a la querella que le fue enviada a su homólogo en Isabela, Miguel ‘Ricky’ Méndez, por parte de la privatizadora para que se comuniquen y coordinen el plan de trabajo para asistencia de los municipios en reparar la red, explicó que solo quieren ayudar y no que los arresten.

“El problema es que no nos dicen nada. Y cuando tú ves que pasan seis días, siete días, no ves una sola brigada en los campos haciendo nada… Ellos están trabajando las líneas de transmisión, y está muy bien, las tienen que trabajar, pero simultáneamente tiene que trabajar, también, las averías al interior […] Si nosotros no salimos y dejamos a LUMA solo, ¿sabe lo que va a pasar? La mitad del pueblo de Puerto Rico no va a tener luz […] Oye, LUMA, lo que queremos es ayudarte, pero tienes que dejarte ayudar”, expresó García Figueroa al explicar que el Código Municipal permite que, en emergencias, los municipios puedan asistir tanto a LUMA Energy como a la Autoridad de Energía Eléctrica (AEE).

Nota relacionada: LUMA Energy llegará a acuerdo con municipios para que asistan en la reparación del sistema eléctrico

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Gona?ves: les locaux du minist?re de l’?conomie et des Finances saccag?s puis incendi?s

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De tr?s t?t ce lundi 26 septembre 2022, des individus non identifi?s ont saccag? puis mis le feu ? la direction d?partementale du minist?re de l’?conomie et des Finances, situ?e ? la rue Louverture aux Gona?ves. Toujours dans le cadre des mouvements de protestation contre l’augmentation des prix de l’essence et la d?mission du Premier ministre Ariel Henry, plusieurs dizaines de gens ont gagn? les rues. Dans diverses art?res de la ville, les barricades emp?chent la libre circulation tandis que les activit?s commerciales sont compl?tement paralys?es.

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Cuba approves same-sex marriage in unusual referendum Loop Jamaica

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HAVANA (AP) Cubans have approved a sweeping “family law” code that would allow same-sex couples to marry and adopt as well as redefine rights for children and grandparents, officials said Monday, though opposition in the national referendum was unusually strong on the Communist Party-governed island.

The measure — which contains more than 400 articles — was approved by 66.9 per cent to 33.1 per cent, the president of the National Electoral Council, Alina Balseiro Guti?rrez, told official news media, though returns from a few places remained to be counted.

The reforms had met unusually strong open resistance from the growing evangelical movement in Cuba — and many other Cubans — despite an extensive government campaign in favour of the measure, including thousands of informative meetings across the country and extensive media coverage backing it.

Cuban elections — in which no party other than the Communist is allowed — routinely produce victory margins of more than 90 per cent — as did a referendum on a major constitutional reform in 2019.

The code would allow surrogate pregnancies, broader rights for grandparents in regard to grandchildren, protection of the elderly and measures against gender violence.

President Miguel D?az-Canel, who has promoted the law acknowledged questions about the measure as he voted on Sunday.

“Most of our people will vote in favor of the code, but it still has issues that our society as a whole does not understand,” he said.

On Monday, he celebrated approval of the measure, tweeting “Love is now the law.”

Passage “is to pay a debt to various generation of Cubans whose domestic plans had been waiting years for this law,” he added. “As of today, we will be a better nation.”

The measure had been approved by Cuba’s Parliament, the National Assembly, after years of debate about such reforms.

A major supporter of the measure was Mariela Castro, director of the National Center for Sex Education, a promoter of rights for same-sex couples, daughter of former President Raul Castro and niece of his brother Fidel.

But there is a strong strain of social conservatism in Cuba and several religious leaders have expressed concern or opposition to the law, worrying it could weaken nuclear families.

While Cuba was officially — and often militantly — atheist for decades after the 1959 revolution led by Fidel Castro — Raul’s brother — it has become more tolerant of religions over the past quarter century. That has meant a greater opening not only the once-dominant Roman Catholic Church but also to Afro-Cuban religions, protestants and Muslims.

Some of those churches took advantage of the opening in 2018 and 2019 to campaign against another plebiscite which would have rewritten the constitution in a way to allow gay marriage.

Opposition was strong enough that the government at that time backed away.

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Sir Novelle Richards Academy On The Road To Recovery After Theft Impacts The Educational Institution

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Member of Parliament for the St. George’s Constituency, Hon. Dean Jonas responded quickly to an appeal from the principal, staff and students of the Sir Novelle Richards Academy who were reeled by a recent burglary and theft of several important items which helped to ensure both the teaching and learning environment was a comfortable one.

The Member of Parliament, who is also the Minister responsible for Social Transformation, Human Resource Development and The Blue Economy presented microwave ovens and sound equipment to the school principal, Mrs. L. Simon-Bradshaw.

Minister Jonas encouraged the principal, staff and students not to be deterred by the criminally minded who selfishly interrupted the educational experience of the members of the school community by their unwelcomed entry onto the property.

He also reminded the principal that the Honourable Members of Cabinet have placed top priority on modernizing the security provisions at schools across the island since the development of our human resources through quality education is an essential element of any nation’s long-term success.

The school principal, Ms Listeen Bradshaw, expressed her appreciation for the gifts on behalf of the staff and students and thanked MP Jonas for his continued support for the Sir Novelle Richards Academy.

 

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Residents encouraged to participate in PEARL survey

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Residents encouraged to participate in PEARL survey

The Ministry of Education and Sports has announced the commencement of a survey in association with the Organization of Eastern Caribbean States’ Program for Educational Advancement and Relevant Learning (PEARL).

The program was launched recently to create a new educational experience for children of the OECS, creating greater access to quality education for children.

One of the areas of focus for Antigua and Barbuda is Special Educational Needs.

Education Officer Special Needs Education, Joyann-Ann Harrigan, is encouraging administrators, educators, healthcare professionals and parents to participate in the process through Survey Monkey.

“There are seven surveys and each group of persons will answer a survey specific to them. Once they have completed that survey and they click submit on Survey Monkey, it goes directly off to the OECS group,” Harrigan explained.

She detailed that the survey is taking place simultaneously in all OECS territories and once the information is gathered, stakeholders will come together and hold discussions on the way forward.

“We will all meet and have a discussion based on what the data is saying. It is to improve special educational needs services within the OECS for the students, for our teachers, for our educators, for our parents, for the community in all spheres.”

The survey will remain open until the end of October, 2022.

Four main components are contained in the US $ 10 million OECS PEARL program.

They include:

Enhanced quality and equity of access to Early Childhood Education
Enhanced Curriculum and Assessment
Strengthened Leadership and Management
Program Management, Institutional Strengthening, Monitoring and Evaluation

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WATCH: Fire Destroys Abandoned Building In Castries – St. Lucia Times News

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Fire destroyed an abandoned building in Castries during the wee hours of Monday morning.

According to the Saint Lucia Fire Service (SLFS), the blaze occurred at about 1:25 am at Lastic Hill, prompting a response from fire service headquarters and the Babonneau fire station.

Emergency personnel disclosed that while the fire destroyed the abandoned structure where the blaze started, adjacent structures sustained minor damage.

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There were no reports of injuries.

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Salud investiga siete casos sospechosos por leptospirosis

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El Departamento de Salud informó que se encuentran bajo investigación siete personas por un posible contagio por leptospirosis a raíz del contacto con agua contaminada con orina animal, a lo cual se ha expuesto la población tras las inundaciones registradas luego del paso del huracán Fiona hace una semana.

“La leptospirosis es una enfermedad bacteriana que puede causar condiciones de salud graves en los riñones, hígado, meningitis, dificultad para respirar y sangrado. Es una enfermedad que podría ser letal. Desde la semana pasada emitimos un aviso y estamos haciendo un llamado a la ciudadanía para que conozcan cómo prevenirla, específicamente, que se alejen de aguas contaminadas”, expresó el secretario de la agencia, Carlos Mellado López, en declaraciones escritas.

Los siete casos identificados, que se dividen en cuatro hombres y tres féminas, están a la espera de los resultados de la muestra tomada, aunque se detalló que ya iniciaron un tratamiento con antibióticos. Asimismo, se informó que las edades fluctúan entre los 10 y 69 años en las regiones de Bayamón, Ponce, Caguas, Mayagüez y la zona metropolitana.

A continuación, información provista por el DS respecto al manejo de casos en instituciones hospitalarias y detalles sobre síntomas y cómo evitar el contagio:

“El lunes pasado, 19 de septiembre de 2022, se compartió un Aviso de Salud sobre la enfermedad a las facilidades de salud, a todos los hospitales, CDTs, Centros 330 y clínicas de diálisis y la Guía para el manejo de casos de pacientes relacionados a dicha enfermedad.  La Guía está disponible a través del portal https://www.salud.gov.pr/leptospirosis.

El periodo de incubación de la leptospirosis es de dos a 30 días; la mayoría de los casos de enfermedad se producen de cinco a 14 días después de la exposición. Entre los primeros síntomas de la enfermedad destacan los siguientes: fiebre, dolor de cabeza, dolores musculares, ojos enrojecidos, vómitos, diarrea, dolor abdominal, ictericia (piel y ojos amarillentos), sarpullido y tos.

A continuación, algunas recomendaciones para evitar contagiarse con leptospirosis:

    No camine, nade, no se bañe, ni sumerja la cabeza o trague agua de inundación o de cualquier cuerpo de agua que pueda estar contaminado con orina de animales o agua de la inundación.
    Cubra las cortaduras de la piel con vendajes o curitas a prueba de agua u otro tipo de material que no permita la entrada de agua.
    Si va a manejar con escombros, utilice ropa de mangas largas, cubra la mayor parte de la piel, use guantes, gafas de seguridad y zapatos cerrados.
    No camine afuera descalzo. Use ropa, guantes, zapatos cerrados o botas protectoras a prueba de agua, cerca de aguas o tierra mojada que puedan estar contaminadas.
    No utilice agua de inundación o de cuerpos de agua para limpiar la casa o lavar ropa. 
    Mantenga los alimentos y la basura en recipientes cerrados y, si puede, coloque trampas para ratas.
    Si usted se siente enfermo y tiene los siguientes síntomas debe buscar evaluación médica de inmediato.  Detección temprana salva vidas.

Para información visite la página del Departamento de Salud https://www.salud.gov.pr/ o la del Centro para el Control y Prevención de Enfermedades https://www.cdc.gov/leptospirosis/es/los-huracanes-y-la-leptospirosis.html”. 

El tratamiento contra la enfermedad es más eficaz cuando se inicia lo mas pronto posible”, finalizó Mellado López.

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Aún sin energizar tres hospitales en San Juan: legislador municipal denuncia el alcalde ha estado “muy cómodo”

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El legislador municipal en San Juan por el Partido Popular Democrático (PPD), Manuel Calderón Cerame, advirtió que en la ciudad capital tres hospitales continúan operando con generadores.

“Actualmente, el Hospital Ashford, en Condado, y el Hospital Pavía, tanto la sucursal de Santurce y la sucursal de Hato Rey, los tres están operando con generadores eléctricos”, indicó el legislador al reclamar que en dicho municipio el huracán Fiona no tuvo mayor impacto, por lo que no sabe cómo podrán continuar asistiendo al resto de municipios si ni siquiera cuentan con los servicios básicos.

Señaló, además, que no le cree a LUMA Energy respecto a que hay un 88 por ciento de los abonados en la ciudad capital con energía eléctrica y que, inclusive, hay comunidades en el campo afectadas debido a que las plantas generadoras no pueden estar encendidas todo el tiempo, por lo cual también se afecta el servicio de distribución de agua potable.

Asimismo, respecto a las acciones de distintos alcaldes para exigirle a LUMA Energy que permita que sus recursos les asistan en la reparación, Calderón Cerame apoyó los actos y denunció que el alcalde de San Juan, Miguel Romero Lugo, no ha sido proactivo.

“En el caso de San Juan, pues, el alcalde, lo tengo que decir, ha sido muy cómodo y muy silente en denunciar en cómo LUMA no ha sabido restablecer el servicio eléctrico en la ciudad capital”, indicó el legislador al resaltar que las siguientes comunidades y sectores no cuentan con el servicio o lo disfrutan de forma intermitente: Caparra Terrace, Monte Mall, Santa María, El Señorial, Floral Park, Israel, Río Piedras Cupey, Caimito y zonas en Hato Rey, entre otros.

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Canada won’t require masks on planes, drops vaccine mandate Loop Barbados

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The Canadian government announced Monday it will no longer require people to wear masks on planes to guard against COVID-19.

Transport Canada said the existing rules for masks will come off October 1.

“We are able to do this because tens of millions of Canadians rolled up their sleeves and got vaccinated,” Transport Minister Omar Alghabra said.

Government officials also confirmed Canada is dropping the vaccine requirement for people entering the country at the end of the month.

Canada, like the United States, requires foreign nationals to be vaccinated when entering the country. No change in the mandate is expected in the US in the near term.

Unvaccinated foreign travelers who are allowed to enter Canada are currently subject to mandatory arrival tests and a 14-day quarantine.

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s government has agreed to let a cabinet order enforcing mandatory COVID-19 vaccination requirements at the border expire September 30. The Associated Press reported last week Trudeau signed off on it.

The government is also ending random COVID-19 testing at airports. Filling out information in what became an unpopular ArriveCan app will also no longer be required. Some blamed it for delays at airports.

The government will also no longer be required passengers to have pre-board tests for cruise ships.

“The removal of border measures has been facilitated by a number of factors, including modelling that indicates that Canada has largely passed the peak of the Omicron BA.4- and BA.5-fuelled wave, Canada’s high vaccination rates, lower hospitalisation and death rates, as well as the availability and use of vaccine boosters (including new bivalent formulation), rapid tests, and treatments for COVID-19,” the government said in a release.

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