3 former monarchs among top 10 for Independence calypso finals

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Michelle A Henry performs We Still Here at the Diamond Jubilee Independence Calypso Monarch Semi-Finals at Naparima Bowl in San Fernando on Saturday night. – Marvin Hamilton

TEN calypsonians have advanced to the finals of the Diamond Jubilee Independence Calypso Monarch competition 2022.

In a keenly contested competition, three of four former monarchs – Donald Duane O’Connor, King Luta, Karen Asche – clinched places in the finals with a chance to win the $200,000 first prize that is up for grabs.

King of extempo Brian London’s performance of, A Small Price to Pay, assured him a place among the top ten.

Reigning king, Roderick Gordon (Chuck Gordon), who won the last competition held ten years ago in observance of the country’s 50th Independence celebration in 2012, failed to secure a place among the finalists. His selection was, I then TT.

Adjudication was based on lyrical content (40), music (30) presentation (10) and 20 points for originality.

Naparima Bowl, San Fernando, was the venue for the semi-finals on Saturday evening.

Both the auditorium and the amphitheatre were opened in anticipation of a large audience for the competition, jointly hosted by the Trinbago Unified Calypso Organisation (TUCO) and the government’s Diamond Jubilee Committee.

Victoria “Queen Victoria” Cooper performs Hold on Girl at the Diamond Jubilee Independence Calypso Monarch Semi-Finals at Naparima Bowl in San Fernando on Saturday night. – Marvin Hamilton

Given the fact that it is the first Independence competition in ten years and the entrance fee was $60, in commemoration of the 60th anniversary of Independence, the audience was disappointing.

Even when the rains came and people from the outside ventured indoors, many seats in the auditorium remained vacant.

Nevertheless, the 20 competitors, all dressed in the national colours, gave their best with their nation-building and patriotic songs and the audience showed its appreciation.

King Luta, one of the finalists, who has retired from the calypso monarch competitions, said how happy he was to be back in the Naparima Bowl before a live audience.

He was rewarded with lusty applause after his contribution, Celebrate with Pride.

Covid19 made live shows impossible over much of the past two years.

Although the show started a bit late, MC Damien Melville ensured the competition flowed smoothly with no hiccups. Miguella Simon, singing Sticking Together, kicked off the evening after Trinbago Unified Calypso Organisation (TUCO) secretary Shirlane Hendrickson welcomed fans to Naparima Bowl.

Twenty contestants and some four hours later, young Nicholas Lucas ended the show with his contribution, Since Dr Williams.

In between, there were some riveting and powerful performances from finalists Snakey (Heaven Charles), accompanied by three male dancers who demonstrated some extreme gymnastic moves, complementing his energetic performance and uplifting message in, What You Need Again Trinbago.

Tamika Darius, accompanied by dancers who performed a skit with a hospital bed trying to resuscitate the national flag depicted as the patient, earned sustained applause for her powerful rendition of, Now More Than Ever.

Eunice Peters performs Hard Questions. – Marvin Hamilton

Although she was not selected, many believed Michelle A Henry’s performance of, We Still Here, deserved a place in the finals.

President of TUCO South/Central Ras Kommanda, backed by music band Vince Rivers and the Soca Unit entertained the audience as the judges tallied the scores.

TUCO’s president Ainsley King who graced the stage to receive the envelope containing winners, commented that the show was of a high standard. King said he was looking forward to the final to be held at Queens Park Savannah on September 25.

The winner will receive a cash prize of $200,000, the sum of $100,000 for the person placing second and $60,000 for the third-place winner. The other seven contestants will each receive $20,000. The top three will also receive free internet service from bmobile for one year.

Tickets for the final cost $60 in keeping with the anniversary theme and are available from the Queen’s Park Savannah as well as TUCO’s offices.

The 10 finalists

Aaron Duncan

Bethany Lightbourne

Brian London

Donald Duane O’Connor

Eunice Peters

Heaven “Snakey” Charles

Karen Asche

Morel “King Luta” Peters

Tameka Darius

Victoria “Queen Victoria” Cooper.

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Two more covid19 deaths, 103 new cases

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Two more people have died and 103 move people have been infected with the covid19 virus says the Ministry of Health in its latest update.

The two deceased were men – a middle-aged and an elderly male. They had pre-existing conditions such as heart disease, kidney disease neurological disorders and autoimmune disease. The death toll from covid19 now stands at 4,191.

The two deaths mean that 20 people died from covid19 from Monday last to Sunday – nine elderly males, seven elderly females, two middle aged males, one middle aged female and one young-adult male.

The update added that the 103 new infections were confirmed from samples taken between September 16 and 17.

There are 176 people currently being treated by the state with 162 people in hospital and 14 in step-down facilities; and a total of 4,229 people in home self-isolation. Six of the people hospitalised are in the intensive care unit and nine are in the high-dependency unit at the Couva Hospital and Multi-Training Facility.

The update added that 16 people were discharged from public health facilities and there were 168 people who were cleared of the virus and released from home self-isolation.

Vaccinations remain the same, with a rate of 716,837 people fully vaccinated and 683,163 people unvaccinated.

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Hosein: Backlog of 42,000 ballistic, 33,000 DNA samples government labs

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The Forensics Science Centre, St James, Port of Spain –

CONCERNS raised by Barataria/San Juan MP Saddam Hosein as he alleged critical shortfalls in the criminal justice system which, he said, are contributing to the failure to solve murder matters or crime, have been dismissed by National Security Minister Fitzgerald Hinds.

Hosein made the claims at a UNC media conference at the Opposition Leader’s Office, Charles Street, Port of Spain, on Sunday morning.

Speaking to Newsday by phone later Sunday, Hinds said Hosein was just wasting his time with folly as he had a lot of work to do.”

At the media conference, Hosein said the inability of the Forensic Sciences Centre to do ballistic testing on gun samples and the non-functioning of the lab for DNA testing for three years, has contributed significantly to the inability of the courts to successfully determine murder cases or gun-related cases.

He said, in TT, where there were over 421 murders for the year, the majority committed by guns, only nine murders had been determined by the courts for the period 2020 to 2021.

MP Saddam Hosein at a UNC media conference at the Opposition Leader’s Office, Charles Street, Port of Spain on Sunday. – SUREASH CHOLAI

Referring to questions he filed in the Parliament for answers from the Ministry of National Security, Hosein said responses revealed the slow processing of evidence had to do with a clogging up of the system at the Forensic Sciences Centre (FSC). He said the centre was critical to solving crime as it related to ballistic testing of weapons and DNA samples to identify victims.

Hosein said some 42,000 samples were awaiting ballistic testing at the FSC along with 32,784 DNA samples.

He said the DNA samples were for the period September 2015 to February 2022.

For three years, during this period from 2018 to 2021, he said, the DNA lab was not functioning, the ministry had told him.

Hosein was critical of both the Prime Minister who sits as head of the National Security Council, and Hinds under whose purview the Forensic Sciences Centre falls.

Noting comments by Justice Frank Seepersad earlier this week about the need to speed up the processing of evidence, Hosein called for the proper resourcing of the various arms of law enforcement as a solution.

Agreeing with a statement he attributed to Dr Rowley that laws alone could not deal with “runaway” crime in the country, Hosein said, “For seven years we have been telling the Prime Minister we have enough laws on the books.

“What we need are the resources. What we need are the skills. What we need are the strategies. What we need is a plan in order to tackle this runaway situation of crime.

“You need to resource the police, you need to help the DPP’s office. You need to resource the Judiciary. You need to re source and properly function all the arms of the National Security Council.

He spoke to the importance of the evidence for the safe prosecution of a murder.

He said it was unbelievable and unacceptable that, according to the ministry, the average time for samples to be submitted for ballistic testing were between one and 60 days. Hosein said he was flabbergasted that there was still a backlog of 42,000 samples.

“Let’s bring the logic here, you have a backlog of 42000 samples, but then in same breath you telling us you could test a sample in one day. Then that figure should have been much lower than what you are reporting.

“If you have 42,000 samples awaiting ballistic testing at Forensic, then it tells you – the State – of how many cases keep getting adjourned and adjourned and adjourned.”

He painted the picture of the prosecution being unable to pursue a matter because ballistic reports were not available, similarly with DNA testing.

He read an extract from what he said was the ministry’s response to a question on DNA testing which is done on a priority basis.

He said, because the lab was not operational between the periods, March 8, 2018 to September 3, 2021, there was a backlog of both prioritised and non –prioritised samples.

“Prime Minister, as head of National Security Council, you are telling us now that for three years the DNA lab was not working and you are telling us that you are serious in the fight against crime?

“You can’t be serious about the fight against crime.”

Hosein said , while police statistics showed there were 134 gangs operating in TT and some 1,462 identified members, only one person has been charged under the Anti-Gang act for 2022. There has been no conviction under this Act, he said.

Fitzgerald Hinds –

When Newsday contacted Hinds for response, he said he was engaged in a critical meeting at the time and could not answer questions as a result.

Asked if he could be called for a response later, Hinds responded, “I will not appreciate it because I think they are wasting my time.

“They would not be wasting your time or the country’s time, because news is news.

“I think they are wasting my time. I have work to do. (They are) wasting my time with folly. There is a lot of work to be done in this place and that is what we are doing.”

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Medical condition keeps girl, 14, from school

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Kamila Alexander, left, and her mother, Nicole, speak to Newsday at their home at Beetham Garden’s, Port of Spain last Friday – ROGER JACOB

Kamila Alexander is a bright, friendly, jovial 14-year-old girl and a form two student of St Charles High School, who lives on 17 th Street, Beetham Gardens. Her one wish as school reopened was to go back to school to meet with her friends and learn more in the subjects that she enjoyed such as math.

But she is now unable to go to school – not because of the rest and reflection of teachers or because of strikes but because of a physical condition that has left her scalp covered in sores.

The girl’s mother is now asking for help, either to assist with her condition, or to assist with costly medication to treat the girl’s affliction, so that she can go back to school.

The disease is called Dissecting Cellulitis of the Scalp or Hoffman’s Disease. It is a chronic inflammatory disorder of the scalp characterised mainly by inflammation and swelling around the hair follicles. In most cases Cellulitis is caused by an infection of the deeper layers in the skin caused by bacteria on the skin’s surface. In Kamila’s case, the disease has left her with inflamed sores all over her scalp, which oozes a form of discharge, and gives off an odour. Nicole Alexander, Kamila’s mother, told Newsday that she first started seeing signs of the disease when Alexander was just a baby.

Kamila Alexander shows her afflicted scalp as she talks to Newsday at her home at Beetham Garden’s, Port of Spain, last Friday. – ROGER JACOB

“At first I thought it was Cradle Cap (another skin disease which causes scaly patches on a baby’s scalp). We had it treated and it went away for a while,” the mother told Newsday.

“As she grew older I started noticing small buttons on her scalp whenever I combed her hair. Now, it is so bad that she has to put a towel over her head. The sores ooze puss and blood. It is so bad that we have to put a towel over her head and when we do that, the towel gets wet with all the discharge.”

The disease has left Alexander, an otherwise friendly and outgoing girl, afraid to go out. She stays at home with her uncle, niece and nephew.

“Sometimes I can’t even get her to go to the shop,” the mother said. “She doesn’t like to go out at all. She mostly stays inside looking at tik tocks on her cell phone. I know she does it so she could take her mind off what is happening with her.”

Despite her condition Alexander was still described as a jovial child. Her mother said Alexander is still able to joke about the condition with family.

“We would sometimes joke with her and say ‘ah smelling cheese,’ and she would laugh about it,” the mother said.

The mother said that she was unable to go to school because of the disease, although it is not contagious. She told Newsday that she went to the school to ask them to give her a hiatus so that she could get treatment. At this point, the teenaged girl is unable to attend and is not recieving any kind of lessons.

“She is very sad about not being able to go to school. We told her that because of her scalp she would not be able to go. She said she understood, but you can tell that she was disappointed.”

Kamila, while speaking to reporters at their home said her favorite subjects are math, english, physics and biology. She said when she grew up she wanted to be a dermatologist, so she could help children just like her.

“When I am at school, I don’t think about my scalp,” she said. “In school I am like the life of the party. I am always trying to make people smile and be happy. I love to laugh, and I love to compete with myself – I always try to do better than what I did before.” But when I am at home it is overwhelming. I think about it every minute and I break down and cry a lot. “

She added that the treatment while necessary is also painful, because not treating it makes it much worse. She said that things like the weather and the heat affects her scalp and could make things worse.

List of medicinal items needed for Kamila Alexander’s scalp treatment. – ROGER JACOB

“The shampoo burns. After I wash my scalp it starts oozing. I have to take another towel just to clear that up. Then I have to blow dry my scalp. This has been happening to me since my birth. All my life I have been going through pain and suffering and I haven’t gotten anything out of life as yet. I have a life to live, so I continue to stay strong,” Kamila said.

Alexander’s mother said she got treatment at the Eric Williams Medical Sciences Complex up until last March, when she sought the help of a dermatologist. The dermatologist prescribed a combination of antibiotics, creams, shampoos and lotions that has shown signs of clearing up the infections, but the mother said, the treatment is very expensive – with one month’s treatment costing about $1,500. Alexander’s mother said the antibiotics alone are worth $900.

Alexander’s mother said as a single mother of five she is barely able to support her family, let alone find the money for the costly treatment.

Alexander’s mother said she currently works as a kitchen assistant for three days out of the week, for which she earns $200 a day. Although Alexander is her youngest child and the rest have grown and moved out of the home she is still struggling to make ends meet with what she is earning. Neither she nor Alexander receives government assistance or welfare.

“Kamila is a smart, patient, understanding child that loves school,” the mother said. “It is really disappointing that she is unable to go to school because of this disease. I just want some help. Maybe someone who specialises in this kind of thing could help us. I just want my daughter to get better,” she said.

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Spoedoverleg politietop regio Midden

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Ariel Henry maintient la hausse du prix du carburant, appelle au calme et fait des promesses

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Le premier ministre Ariel Henry s’est adress? ? la nation ce dimanche 18 septembre, une semaine apr?s son pr?c?dent message suivi de manifestations violentes provoqu?es par la d?cision de son gouvernement d’augmenter fortement les prix des produits p?troliers.

Dans son discours retransmis ? la T?l?vision nationale d’Ha?ti, le premier ministre a appel? au calme, sans renoncer ? sa d?cision sur les carburants. <>, a d?clar? le PM Henry, condamnant les violences enregistr?es un peu partout ? travers le pays.

Selon le chef du gouvernement, ce qui se passe dans les rues depuis une semaine n’a rien ? voir avec une quelconque col?re populaire. <>, estime Ariel Henry.

Plus loin, Ariel Henry a expliqu? que les r?formes au niveau de la douane provoquent des m?contentements. Et, selon lui, ces m?contents se retrouvent ?galement dans les rues. <>, a fait savoir le PM.

Ariel Henry a appel? la population au calme. Il a qualifi? d’irresponsables ceux qui se servent de la mis?re des citoyens pour les inciter ? la violence. <>, a lanc? le chef du gouvernement, assurant que le gouvernement travaille pour d?bloquer les axes routiers obstru?s par les protestataires.

Le premier ministre Henry a assur? que son gouvernement a consenti des efforts pour rendre disponible les produits p?troliers dans les terminaux. <>, a d?clar? M. Henry, insistant sur la n?cessit? de permettre une r?ouverture des classes dans la paix.

Le premier ministre a promis d’?largir le programme gouvernemental d’apaisement social afin de venir en aide aux familles d?favoris?es. <>, a soulign? le PM qui, dans la foul?e, a estim? n?cessaire d’engager des discussions avec les patrons pour une revalorisation du salaire minimum. Le PM a termin? son discours en saluant les efforts du CNE, du MTPTC, du SNGRS, des mairies et de la PNH pour d?bloquer les rues. Il a ?galement salu? le professionnalisme de la PNH et des Forces arm?es d’Ha?ti.

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UPDATE: Details of shooting of nine – 3 fatally – at football match Loop Jamaica

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Deputy Commissioner of Police in charge of the crime and security portfolio within the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF), Fitz Bailey, has furnished details of the brazen gun attack on persons at the Best Dress Chicken community sports field in Spring Village near Old Harbour in St Catherine during a football match on Sunday afternoon.

The incident left three persons, including a female, dead, and six others nursing gunshot wounds.

Bailey outlined what happened, and some of the theories that are already emerging as investigators work to track down those who were involved.

In a statement in response to the development, the Best Dressed Chicken said:

“The Best Dressed Chicken is shocked and extremely saddened by the shooting that took place on Sunday afternoon in the vicinity of our sports field.

“Our condolences go out to the families who have lost their loved ones.

“The matter is being investigated by the police and we trust that justice will be served.”

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SMC Hair Grooming Controversy: SLTU Warns Of ‘Serious Implications’ For Education – St. Lucia Times News

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The St. Lucia Teachers’ Union (SLTU) has been investigating the issue at St. Mary’s College and is very disturbed about this case as it has serious implications for the entire education system.

Schools are institutions that instill values and discipline in students to help them to become law-abiding citizens.

Given the nature of the school, we all understand the importance of rules and regulations and the reasons why they should be followed.

Further, the SLTU is concerned about the impact that this matter will have on school discipline. If a student is allowed to break one rule, then inevitably the authority of all other rules would be compromised.

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Thus, the stability of the entire education system would be at stake. Therefore, all school rules should be given the utmost respect, in the same manner, the rules and regulations in all other institutions are respected.

The SLTU is therefore calling on parents, the Ministry of Education and the wider community to work with our schools to protect the integrity of the school system and to allow school to continue to play its part in the development of law-abiding citizens of this country.

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Royals win again to qualify for CPL playoffs Loop Barbados

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Barbados Royals confirmed their spot in the playoffs of the Hero Caribbean Premier League (CPL) campaign with a commanding DLS victory against the Guyana Amazon Warriors.

The Amazon Warriors won the toss and opted to field first and that appeared to be the right decision.

Taking wickets at regular intervals the Amazon Warriors made it difficult for the Royals to negotiate the conditions and only a late order rally from Jason Holder and Mujeeb Ur Rahman ensured the Royals ended with a reasonable total of 107/6 from an innings shortened to 16 overs due to rain

However, that total proved more than enough as Royal’s bowling attack offered no freebies when the Amazon Warriors came to bat. Led by Mujeeb and Rahkeem Cornwall they ensured the run rate become untenable as the Royals cruised to victory.

Guyana Amazon Warriors’ cadre of spinners imposed themselves on the game taking all six wickets to fall in the Barbados Royals innings.

Having reduced the Royals to 62/5 when the rain delay came, Imran Tahir then removed David Miller immediately after the restart but Jason Holder and Mujeeb Ur Rahman compiled a 39-run partnership off 16 balls to give the Royals a total to defend.

111 to win suggested an advantage for Amazon Warriors but Mujeeb and Rahkeem Cornwall produced spell-binding bowling in the first four overs to restrict the Warriors to 12 runs for the loss of one wicket.

The Amazon Warriors couldn’t get going as a disciplined Royals bowling performance increased the pressure with a plethora of dot balls.

In the end, what should have been a tight game became an easy win for the Royals as they coasted to victory by 29 runs.

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Porto Rico: l’ouragan Fiona a fait des dégâts “considérables” dans plusieurs régions

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L’ouragan Fiona a privé d’électricité dimanche Porto Rico, déversant des pluies torrentielles et causant des dégâts “considérables” sur cette île américaine, avant de se diriger vers la République dominicaine.

Fiona a notamment provoqué des glissements de terrain, fait tomber des arbres et des lignes électriques, rendu des routes impraticables et entrainé l’effondrement d’un pont dans la ville d’Utuado, dans la région montagneuse située au centre de l’île, a déclaré le gouverneur Pedro Pierluisi lors d’une conférence de presse dimanche soir.

L’ensemble du territoire, qui compte plus de trois millions d’habitants, a été privé d’électricité à l’approche de l’ouragan, a ajouté M. Pierluisi, affirmant que le réseau électrique était hors service.

L’ouragan, qui s’est abattu à 15H20 locales (19H20 GMT) sur la côte sud-ouest de Porto Rico, près de Punta Tocon, charriant des vents soufflant jusqu’à 140 km/h, se situe désormais au large de Porto Rico et devrait frapper la République Dominicaine lundi.

Des pluies diluviennes devraient cependant continuer de s’abattre sur l’île dans la nuit de dimanche à lundi, provoquant des crues soudaines et dévastatrices.

Fiona restera un “événement catastrophique en raison des conséquences des inondations” dans la région montagneuse centrale, à l’est et au sud de Porto Rico, a tweeté M. Pierluisi, ajoutant que 23 à 33 cm de pluie sont tombés en seulement cinq heures.

“Les quantités de pluie produiront des crues soudaines catastrophiques et des inondations urbaines à Porto Rico et dans certaines parties de l’est de la République dominicaine, ainsi que des coulées de boue et des glissements de terrain dans les zones de terrain élevé”, a déclaré le Centre national des ouragans (NHC).

Avant l’arrivée de Fiona en République dominicaine, le président Luis Abinader a annoncé que les services publics et privés seraient fermés lundi.

De fortes pluies ont commencé à s’abattre dimanche soir à Nagua (nord), une ville côtière d’environ 80.000 habitants située dans l’une des régions déclarées en alerte rouge.

– Fiona devrait se renforcer –

La dépression, qui est passée dimanche du statut de tempête tropicale à celle d’ouragan de catégorie 1, devrait se renforcer et devenir “importante d’ici 48 heures” selon le NHC, avant de prendre la direction du nord vers l’océan Atlantique.

Dans la ville d’Utuado, une famille a vu le toit en zinc de sa maison s’envoler, comme en 2017 lors de l’ouragan Maria, selon des médias locaux.

“C’est une situation extrêmement compliquée et triste. Les dégâts que nous constatons sont catastrophiques dans plusieurs régions”, a déclaré M. Pierluisi aux journalistes lors de la conférence de presse de dimanche.

“L’ensemble de l’île subit une importante accumulation de pluie. De multiples dommages graves ont été signalés dans de nombreuses villes”.

Fiona avait déjà causé de sérieux dégâts lors de son passage en Guadeloupe dans la nuit de vendredi à samedi. Par endroits, l’eau est montée de plus de 1,50 mètre. Un homme y est mort, emporté avec sa maison par les flots d’une rivière en crue.

Le président américain Joe Biden a déclaré dimanche l’état d’urgence pour Porto Rico, autorisant l’Agence fédérale de gestion des urgences à fournir une assistance.

Le NHC a également déclaré que des conditions de tempête tropicale sont attendues dans les îles Turques-et-Caïques et dans le sud-est des Bahamas d’ici lundi en fin de journée ou mardi matin.

M. Pierluisi a déclaré à la presse que les autorités réitéraient “la demande faite aux habitants, et à laquelle la majorité d’entre eux ont répondu, de rester chez eux ou de chercher refuge s’ils en ont besoin”.

Avec le réchauffement de la surface des océans, la fréquence des ouragans les plus intenses, avec des vents plus violents et des précipitations plus importantes, augmente. Ils font notamment peser un risque de plus en plus important aux communautés côtières.

Ancienne colonie espagnole, Porto Rico, qui est devenu territoire américain à la fin du 19e siècle avant d’acquérir un statut spécial d’”Etat libre associé” dans les années 1950, connaît de graves problèmes d’infrastructures depuis plusieurs années.

L’île avait été dévastée en 2017 par les ouragans Irma et Maria qui avaient sérieusement endommagé son réseau électrique. Celui-ci a ensuite été privatisé en juin 2021 avec pour but affiché de résoudre le problème des coupures de courant. L’île a cependant connu une panne générale en avril 2022.

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