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World 200m champion Shericka Jackson could only manage fifth place in the women’s 100m at the Gala dei Castelli, this season’s final World Athletics Continental Tour Silver meeting, in Bellinzona, Switzerland on Monday.

Jackson finished in 11.19 seconds, four days after she clocked 10.81 for second behind her Jamaican teammate Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce in the Diamond League 100m final in Zurich followed by victory in the Diamond League 200m final.

Marie-Josee Ta Lou from Ivory Coast stormed to victory in 10.86, missing Fraser-Pryce’s meeting record by 0.08.

Ta Lou has dipped under 11 seconds six times since August 10, when she broke the African record with 10.72. This year’s European and Commonwealth bronze medallist Daryll Neita placed second in 11.00 ahead of Bassant Hemida from Egypt (11.07).

In the men’s 100m, this year’s NACAC champion Ackeem Blake of Jamaica finished fourth in 10.09 seconds.

USA’s Brandon Carnes took a surprising win, running 10.04 from lane eight to edge Commonwealth Games champion Ferdinand Omanyala of Kenya and Kendal Williams of the USA, who clocked the same time of 10.05.

Jamaica’s Damion Thomas clocked 13.38 for second in the men’s 110m hurdles. USA’s Jamal Britt won in 13.18. Rafael Pereira of Brazil finished third in 13.41.

Andrenette Knight of Jamaica finished third in the women’s 400m in 52.23. Lada Vondrova of the Czech Republic won in 51.60, beating Laviai Nielsen from Great Britain (51.72).

Natoya Goule was the only Jamaican winner at the meet.

The Olympic and world finalist pulled away with 200m to go to win the women’s 800m in 1:59.08, after finishing second in Zurich. World Championships finalist Anita Horvat finished second in 2:00.76 ahead of European bronze medallist Anna Wielgosz (2:01.24).

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DR SATYENDRA Persaud, consultant urologist and lecturer in urology at UWI, is foing a research project on kidney stones in TT.

Part of the project involves a survey to determine the prevalence of kidney stones in TT. The survey is applicable to everyone, with or without kidney stones.

Kidney stones are formed from an excess of solutes (solids normally dissolved in the blood), such as calcium, from not drinking enough water or a combination of both.

The excess solutes crystallise and are deposited in the kidney during the body’s waste-removal process.

The wider study looks at stones in the kidney or ureter (kidney tubes) only and does not deal with bladder stones or gallstones.

Persaud said, “We have no idea how common stones are and this is why this project is critical.

“Kidney stones is a huge problem in TT that no one really is talking about.

“If we can prove that it is an important public health problem, we may be able to lobby for increased resources.”

Persaud said the survey may improve care for all patients in TT but many responders are needed to achieve the most accurate estimation of the condition’s prevalence in the country. It is also intended to gather the respondents’ knowledge about the subject.

He said he has received about 600 responses so far and would be pleased to receive 2,000 by the end of September, at which point he will close it for the analysis stage.

The survey is anonymous and no one can see the respondents’ name or individual answers after the survey is submitted.

Respondents are asked to fill out the survey alone and to the best of their knowledge, without searching the answers online or otherwise.

The survey can also be reached by scanning a quick response (QR) code printed on posters in various clinics and other locations across the country, which will carry the user to kidneystonesurvey.com.

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La presidenta de la organización magisterial Educamos, Sonalys Berríos, denunció molestia respecto al discurso del Departamento de Educación (DE) en cuanto a las condiciones para recibir la más reciente bonificación anunciada por el Gobierno, puesto que, según la educadora, se viola el derecho de los docentes a, inclusive, ausentarse por enfermedad.

El pasado 8 de septiembre el DE emitió un memorándum para la otorgación de un incentivo de $1,500 trimestrales, que tendrá lugar en el presente año fiscal 2022-2023 para un total de $6,000 por todo el año. No se trata de un aumento salarial, sino de un incentivo económico para los empleados docentes y no docentes que han laborado a tiempo completo durante los más de dos años de emergencia por el coronavirus.

Los fondos provienen del Coronavirus Aid, Relief, Economic and Security Act (CARES Act) impulsados por el gobierno federal en medio de la emergencia por la pandemia de COVID-19.

“Lo que nosotros no encontramos adecuado es lo que se nos está imponiendo para darnos nuestra bonificación porque ya nosotros somos remunerados con un salario por esto. Es que el Departamento de Educación nos dice: ‘Empleado, si tú quieres el bono, si tú quieres la bonificación, maestro, tú tienes que estar presencial ininterrumpidamente. No puedes ausentarte. Si tú te ausentas una vez en ese periodo, tú tienes que presentar evidencia médica’, cuando nosotros, realmente, por ley, nosotros presentamos el certificado médico al tercer día de enfermarnos”, expresó Berríos.

El incentivo se otorgará de acuerdo al nivel de cumplimiento de los docentes en cuanto a la DE-16, acuerdo que establece el contrato de deberes y funciones de los educadores, y que incluye la entrega de la planificación diaria de cursos; el impartir clases; y el someter la asistencia diaria, que se ve afectada por el problema de internet en los planteles. De hecho, la educadora informó que si hay alguna falla en someter dichas encomiendas, las y los maestros no cualificarán para recibir el bono.

No ve con buenos ojos eliminación de uso obligatorio de mascarillas

Por otra parte, la líder magisterial se mostró en desacuerdo con la eliminación del uso obligatorio de la mascarilla en los planteles, tal como propondrá el secretario del Departamento de Salud (DS), Carlos Mellado López.

“Definitivamente, no. El uso de las mascarillas debe mantenerse. Tenemos unas situaciones particulares en los salones que [en] Educamos lo hemos venido denunciando desde el mes de agosto. Es la alta cantidad de estudiantes que tenemos por salón. Los salones son pequeños. Muchas veces, no cuentan con la ventilación necesaria. Aquí es que entra la responsabilidad particular de los padres de que tienen que orientar correctamente a sus hijos sobre su salud y protegerse”, indicó la educadora al señalar que, como maestros, también tienen que ejercer una limpieza en las aulas de clases cada vez que hay un cambio de estudiantes. 

Por último, resaltó que hay personal docente cuya salud está comprometida; que hay otras enfermedades como el micoplasma, el dengue y la influenza amenazando el impartir de la enseñanza; y reiteró que “este ha sido el peor comienzo escolar que hemos tenido en la historia” debido a la falta de preparación en los planteles.

Nota relacionada: Gobernador confirma Salud anunciará hoy eliminación del uso obligatorio de mascarillas en las escuelas

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Two new recipients have been awarded the prestigious Gordon ‘Butch’ Stewart Tourism, Hospitality and Service Scholarship courtesy of the Stewart family, Sandals Foundation and Sandals Resorts International, through its Sandals Corporate University (SCU).

After a rigorous interview process Jeniffer Laltoo- Greenridge Weddings Manager at Sandals Grenada, and Sandals Ochi Beach Resort’s Club Sandals Concierge Shanana Green-Daye, were selected as this year’s recipients.

The scholarship was created to honour the late Sandals chairman and is open to team members across the Sandals and ATL Group.

Team members are able to pursue a Bachelor’s Degree in Tourism, Hospitality or a service-related discipline.

In congratulating this year’s scholarship recipients, Adam Stewart, Sandals’ Executive Chairman remarked, “We are extremely proud to announce Jeniffer and Shanana as this year’s scholarship recipients, joining last year’s inaugural awardees.”

“Our company is built on the ethos of people development coupled with a myriad of training options provided through our SCU, this scholarship is a continuation of our belief in investing in our over 15,000 team members. We remain committed to creating opportunities to enhance their competencies and fulfil academic dreams to realize their full potential,” he added.

Still, in awe and appreciation for this investment in her future, Laltoo-Greenridge reflected on the impactful interview she had prior to learning she was a recipient.

Jeniffer Laltoo- Greenridge, Weddings Manager at Sandals Grenada

“In the interview, we were asked to share our favourite characteristics of Gordon ‘Butch’ Stewart, and the one I mentioned is the fact that he gave freely; he shared his vision, his passion, his wealth and it made all the difference for those who came in contact with him. Likewise, I believe when you have something special, you should share it because you never know where it could take you and how you can positively impact others. I’m ready to further my education and offer even more of my skillsets to the tourism and events industry here in Grenada. I thank my family, friends and co-workers for their constant support and encouragement.”

Laltoo-Greenridge who will be pursuing a Bachelors in Hospitality & Events Management at the Florida International University disclosed that she has always wanted to further her education but was not quite in a position to do so as other things took precedence.

“Despite the uncertainties, I never gave up and the timing of this scholarship is a true testament to remaining steadfast. Having been with Sandals for over nine years, I am grateful for the professional and personal development I have received and look forward to gaining more knowledge to invest in the development of our brand.”

For Green-Daye, the move to pursue further studies has been forthcoming and a constant conversation between her husband and herself, especially in the months leading up to receiving the scholarship.

An excited Green-Daye said: “I am extremely grateful to God and express my sincere gratitude to the team at Sandals Ochi Beach Resort for guiding, mentoring and believing in me. I have been afforded the opportunity to further my studies. It is a very humbling feeling and I strongly believe that you get out of life what you are prepared to put in. I know I have put in the work and will continue to do so. I will do my utmost best in all areas at school and continue to provide exceptional service at work, all while being a mentor to others. Being an awardee of this scholarship has taken me a step closer to fulfilling my dream of obtaining a first degree in Human Resource Management.”

Sandals Executive Chairman Adam Stewart

This year’s recipients were part of an impressive cadre of applicants, described by Heidi Clarke, Executive Director at Sandals Foundation as “true inspirations, not only for their commitment and outstanding contribution to the company but for the resilience they each showed navigating personal challenges all while never hesitating to be of service to others.”

Following the passing of Founder and Chairman, Gordon ‘Butch’ Stewart in January 2021, the Sandals Foundation, in a move to preserve and honour his legacy, announced the intention to create a scholarship to serve the company’s team members and welcomed donations to further this vision. Five months later, the scholarship was launched with a call for applications and to date has now awarded five recipients.

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