Papa Francisco nombra a Alberto Figueroa Morales como obispo de la Diócesis de Arecibo

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El Papa Francisco anunció este miércoles, que ha nombrado obispo de la Diócesis de Arecibo a S.E.R. Monseñor Alberto Arturo Figueroa Morales, transfiriéndolo de la Sede Titular de Felbes y del oficio actual de Obispo Auxiliar de la Arquidiócesis de San Juan de Puerto Rico.

“Con profunda alegría y sentimientos de agradecimiento al Papa comunicó esta noticia a nuestro pueblo,” dijo el Arzobispo Roberto Octavio González Nieves, OFM en declaraciones escritas.

Para el Arzobispo Roberto esta elección del Obispo Alberto se recibe como el más reciente gesto de acompañamiento pastoral y espiritual del Papa Francisco con la Iglesia en Puerto Rico. “Es una bendición singular, solicitud paternal, que nos ha obsequiado el Papa Francisco

El nuevo obispo nació el 9 de agosto del 1961 en Guaynabo, Puerto Rico. Estudió la primaria y secundaria en varias escuelas públicas de Guaynabo graduándose en 1979. Luego, en 1981 entró como postulante con los Frailes Capuchinos y estudió en la Pontificia Universidad Católica de Puerto Rico – Ponce (PUCPR) donde obtuvo un bachillerato en Filosofía en 1984. Tras completar el noviciado, hizo profesión temporal en 1985. Comenzó estudios de Teología en el Centro de Estudios de los Dominicos del Caribe (CEDOC) en Bayamón.

En 1986 entró al Seminario Diocesano Jesús Maestro de la Diócesis de Arecibo. Tras completar sus estudios de Teología en la Universidad de Navarra, España.  Recibió la ordenación diaconal en 1989 y el 2 de junio del 1990 la ordenación sacerdotal de manos de Mons. Ulises Casiano Vargas, Administrador Apostólico de la diócesis. Su primera asignación fue como Vicario de la Catedral de Arecibo. Realmente es un hijo de la Diócesis de Arecibo que ahora regresa a esta hermana diócesis como su Padre espiritual y Pastor.

En 1991 recibió permiso para reincorporarse a los Capuchinos y fue nombrado párroco de la parroquia Santa Teresita de Ponce. Allí permaneció hasta 1993, año en que fue enviado al Pontificio Ateneo Antonianum en Roma para estudiar espiritualidad franciscana. En 1995 fue nuevamente nombrado párroco en la parroquia Santa Teresita de Ponce. Ese año hizo su profesión solemne con los Capuchinos y fue elegido segundo definidor del viceprovincial y maestro de novicios. Ejerció este cargo de formador hasta el año 2000 en que fue nombrado ministro viceprovincial de la Viceprovincia de San Juan. Fue reelegido dos veces, hasta completar dos trienios y medio en 2008.

En el 2010, deseó hacer una experiencia diocesana en su ministerio sacerdotal en la Arquidiócesis de San Juan siendo nombrado Administrador de la parroquia Santa Luisa de Marillac en Río Piedras. Durante ese tiempo hizo un máster en Derecho Canónico por la Pontificia Universidad de Salamanca en España. En la Arquidiócesis ha servido además como Vicario de Zona y desde 2016 hasta el presente como Vicario General y Moderador de la Curia.

El 19 de noviembre del 2019 fue anunciado como Obispo Auxiliar de San Juan y ordenado Obispo el 27 de diciembre de ese mismo año. Actualmente es el Secretario General de la Conferencia Episcopal Puertorriqueña.

“Confiamos que el Obispo Alberto será una gran bendición para la Diócesis de Arecibo. Confiamos que los sacerdotes, diáconos, religiosas, religiosos seminaristas y fieles de esta diócesis le acogerán una vez más, ahora como su Padre y Pastor. A la vez que le aseguramos de nuestras oraciones y cariño, invitamos al pueblo Santo de Dios a acompañar al nuevo Obispo de Arecibo con sus oraciones, cercanía y amor”, dijo González Nieves.

“Por último, agradecemos a Mons. Álvaro Corrada del Río por su servicio por los pasados meses como Administrador Apostólico. Sabemos que su gobierno pastoral en dicha diócesis fue esencial para este momento de transición armónica.

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India Women beat England Women by 8 wickets

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India Women beat England Women by 8 wickets with 20 balls remaining in the 2nd Twenty/20 International at Derby, England yesterday.

The scores: England Women 142-6 off 20 overs (Freya Kemp 51 not out off 37 balls, Maia Boucher 34 off 26 balls, Sneh Rana 3-24), India Women 146-2 off 16.4 overs (Smriti Mandhana  79 not out off 53 balls).

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US NHC updates forecast for tropical waves of concern Loop Barbados

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The US National Hurricane Centre (NHC) says one of the two tropical waves it is monitoring in the Atlantic Ocean is becoming better organised.

In the forecast this morning, NHC said, “conventional and low-earth orbit satellite data indicate that showers and thunderstorms associated with a tropical wave located about midway between the west coast of Africa and the Windward Islands have increased and become better organised since yesterday afternoon.”

Environmental conditions appear to be favourable for the wave to develop into a tropical depression over the next few days as it approaches the Leeward Islands on Friday.

Meanwhile, NHC said the second tropical wave, which is located near the Cabo Verde Islands, also exhibited some change in shower and thunderstorm activity.

“Environmental conditions appear only marginally favourable, and any development of this system should be slow to occur while it moves westward or west-northwestward across the eastern tropical Atlantic through the end of the week. It has a near zero chance of development in the next 48 hours and a low (20 per cent) chance in the next 5 days,” NHC said.

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Alleyne School principal reassigned to Combermere Loop Barbados

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Principal Julia Beckles has begun the new academic year as principal of The Combermere School, as she has been reassigned from The Alleyne School.

During a recent online meeting with Alleyne School stakeholders, Beckles, who has been a staple at the St Andrew-situated educational institution, revealed that she had received official correspondence from the Ministry of Education to commence work at The Combermere School from September 1, 2022.

She said:

“I greet you on this day August 31 with some news I hoped not to have shared with you too soon but today is the day that I must say to you that I have been reassigned as principal of the Combermere School effective September 1, 2022.

“I say reassigned because I always understood that I was appointed to the Ministry of Education but assigned to Alleyne School and what that meant, in fact, is that at any time I could be reassigned.”

President of the Parent-Teacher Association (PTA) Neesa Alleyne described Beckles as a wonderful influence on the PTA.

“We can truly say that Ms Beckles has been a wonderful influence on the PTA, she has been at every meeting, she encourages us, she continues to inspire us and we then inspire ourselves to do great things to assist The Alleyne School.”

Alumni President Deidre Cox said that the former principal was a gem to the school and by extension the Alumni Association.

“Every now and then you get the opportunity to meet some special people in this world; I have been fortunate to have met one in the form of Julia Beckles, principal of The Alleyne School.

“Julia has been a gem to the Alleyne School and by extension, the Alumni Association, her love for students, her love for learning, her love for leadership and those qualities have endeared us- the school, the alumni and the members of the association that she serves and worked so closely with over a number of years.”

“Thirty-two years at The Alleyne School, eight years as Principal is no mean feet. We have benefitted tremendously from having her on our side. We know that she will do really well, we have learnt so much from what she has offered us and we really will take that forward as we move into the future,” she stated.

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Police make breakthrough arrest in Westbury murder case Loop Barbados

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Police have made an arrest in the murder of Rommel Trotman.

Trotman was gunned down at Redman’s Gap, Westbury Road, St Michael on a bloody night for Barbados. The 43-year-old’s death was one of two fatal shootings on the night of August 30.

Henry Depeiza Lewis has been arrested and charged for seven crimes including two serious offences – Trotman’s murder and endangering the life of another on another occasion.

The 25-year-old of No Fixed Place of Abode was taken into custody and formally charged by personnel from the Criminal Investigations Department (Central) and the Major Crime Unit.

He faces charges for the following offences:

Theft of Money – August 12, 2022

Theft of Hand Bag and Contents – August 13, 2022

Murder of Rommel Trotman – August 30, 2022

2 Counts of Endangering the Life of Raheim Forde – September 4, 202

Possession of Firearm – September 6, 2022

Possession of Ammunition – September 6, 2022

Lewis is scheduled to appear in the District ‘A’ Magistrate’s Court today, Wednesday, September 14, 2022.

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GUYANA-DEVELOPMENT-Guyana signs multi-million dollar agreement with IDB

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New patrol boat for Jamaica Customs Agency Loop Jamaica

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The Jamaica Customs Agency’s (JCA) efforts to combat illicit trade in the country’s marine space, have been significantly boosted with the acquisition of a new purpose-built maritime patrol vessel.

The craft, an Eduardono 320 patrol boat named ‘Enforcer I’, which is equipped with navigation, communication and safety apparatus, is 37 feet long and has two 300 horsepower engines, which will enable it to manoeuvre high tides at sea while in operation during inclement weather.

Speaking at the recent commissioning ceremony, held at the JCA’s Port Royal base, the agency’s Chief Executive Officer (CEO)/Commissioner of Customs, Velma Ricketts Walker, said the vessel’s acquisition is an indication of the entity’s thrust to improve efficiency in its border protection activities.

“This new addition to our fleet is the first of its kind within Customs, and we expect that, in the coming years, the number of these boats will increase by at least four, resulting in a more efficient fleet of boats within the agency,” the CEO said.

She further pointed out that the timely acquisition would be very beneficial on the part of the Sufferance Wharves team, which “has skilfully managed to continue their efficient work”, despite not having all the tools to adequately perform their duties.

“Sea surveillance is an integral part of the team’s duties and, undoubtedly, this new boat, with more speed, larger capacity and the ability to span a wider range, will enhance their capabilities of patrolling the nation’s marine space to combat any illicit or illegal activities that may be intended to enter or exit our borders, while maintaining a strong presence,” the CEO explained.

She reminded that with the assistance of other law enforcement and border regulatory bodies, a collaborative approach is being taken to ensure that the nation and people are protected.

“As such, we continue to advance, to effectively cripple any transnational criminal networks that may want to creep within our borders,” Ricketts Walker pointed out.

The vessel is being added to the fleet of maritime assets owned by the JCA and will assist the agency to intercept unlawful people and cargo approaching Jamaica’s borders by sea, in collaboration with the Jamaica Defence Force (JDF) Coast Guard and the Marine Police.

Ricketts Walker noted that maintaining a strong presence in the nation’s territorial waters is a key component in the fight against transnational crimes.

The CEO lauded the longstanding partnerships between the JCA and other law enforcement and border regulatory bodies, namely, the Jamaica Constabulary Force and the JDF Coast Guard.

The JCA facilitates trade, protects the country’s borders and optimises revenue collection through collaborative border management.

It assists in safeguarding the nation by anticipating and confronting security threats at the borders and beyond, through partnerships, intelligence and innovative capabilities.

The agency is also an active participant in the Government of Jamaica’s ‘Get Every Illegal Gun Campaign’.

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34 new cases of COVID-19 in Antigua and Barbuda

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(Dashboard Update for September 13, 2022)

The most recent report received by the Ministry of Health, Wellness and the Environment revealed thirty-four (34) new COVID-19 cases in Antigua and Barbuda as of September 2, 2022 at 6pm.

Thirteen (13) cases were recorded on August 29th, three (3) on August 30th, six (7) on August 31st, seven (7) on September 1st and five (5) on September 2nd.

Four hundred and twenty (420) samples were processed.

Thirty-six (36) recovered cases were recorded.

Consequently, the total number of persons with laboratory confirmed COVID-19 cases in Antigua and Barbuda is nine thousand and eight (9,008); which is inclusive of thirty-three (33) active cases. There are three (3) mild hospitalized cases.

The dashboard has been updated to reflect these changes.

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Woman who witnessed husband’s murder gunned down in Penal

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KRISTIN Paul, 30, an eyewitness to the murder of her common-law-husband Amit Boodoo who was chopped to death in July, was murdered near her Jaipaulsingh Trace, Penal, home on Tuesday afternoon.

The woman was shot to death in a drive-by incident around 3.30 pm, while sitting in a black Nissan Frontier owned by Boodoo’s brother, Prem, proprietor of Ducky’s poultry shop.

Region 3 homicide officers responded and the district medical officer pronounced her dead on the scene.

Details are still sketchy, but preliminary reports are that Paul was the mother of an 11-year old with Boodoo.

Boodoo, 36, a fisherman, was chopped to death in the driveway of his Jaipaulsingh Trace home on July 22 during a quarrel with another man. The man also received chop wounds and both were taken to the Princes District Health facility, where Boodoo was pronounced dead.

Police are investigating whether there is a link between the two killings, less than three months apart.

Initial reports are that Paul was driving along Mohess Road Extension when she encountered Prem, who had some problems with his battery. She pulled aside and got into Prem’s Frontier.

Moments later, a white Axio pulled up alongside and an assailant got out and began spraying the Frontier with bullets.

Witnesses who heard the gunshots rushed to the scene and discovered Paul’s bullet-riddled body in the vehicle. Prem was not injured.

The body was removed and will be taken to the Forensic Sciences Centre for an autopsy on Wednesday.

Region 3 Homicide is continuing investigations.

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