Woman killed in freak accident at Gafoors

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Dead: Cindy Jattan

An investigation has been launched into the circumstances surrounding the death of a female employee attached to the Gafoors, Land of Canaan, East Bank Demerara (EBD) facility.

The woman has been identified as Cindy Jattan.

The fatal workplace accident occurred this afternoon. Initial reports are that a rack within the company’s window factory fell onto the woman, causing her to receive injuries.

She reportedly succumbed to those injuries on her way to seek medical attention.

INews will provide more details as it becomes available.

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Dottin too much for GAW Women

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The Guyana Amazon Warriors women registered their first loss of the 6IXTY tournament, after recording two back-to-back victories.

Facing a strengthened TKR, which included the addition of the World Boss Deandra Dottin, the Warriors had no reply.

They could only afford 33-6 in 8 overs as the highest score from the Warriors camp was 9.The TKR bowlers were precise, Sune Luus bowled 2-6, while Geetika Kodali, Shenetta Grimmond and Hayley Jensen bagged one wicket each.

Heading into the chase TKR pressed on as they made light work of their target ending on 34 without loss in 3.5 overs.

Dottin was the aggressor as she smashed 22 off 15 balls to take her side over the line.The Warriors will now have to win their final game against the Barbados Royals if they are to book a spot in the semi-finals.

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‘I Tell Him To Go Home Straight’ – St. Lucia Times News

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The grandmother of a missing 11-year-old recalled that on Friday morning the boy met her in Castries where she gave him some groceries and a bus fare and urged him to head home.

“I gave him a dollar and I tell him go home straight – take transport and go home,” Celina Anthony recalled telling her grandson Levi Darcie.

But she recalled that sometime later she heard from her granddaughter that Levi had fallen into the Castries River which swept him away.

And the grandmother disclosed that the missing child’s father and uncle had died by drowning.

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“I think that’s really sad. Your father get drowned, your uncle get drowned – same thing. Two brothers” Anthony told St Lucia Times.

She said Levi liked friends and playing football.

The Saint Lucia Fire Service (SLFS), the police, and concerned citizens have been searching for the missing 11-year-old.

SLFS spokeswoman Annia Mitchel said at 11:44 am officers from the Castries Headquarters were dispatched on the search and rescue mission after reports that an 11-year-old boy fell into the Marchand river near Black Mallet.

“An extended search along various points along the Marchand River with the combined assistance from the Marchand police and the Marine Police Unit was unsuccessful,” Mitchel said.

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Acuerdan revisión salarial a empleados de ASEM

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The content originally appeared on: Radio Isla TV

La directora de la Oficina de Administración y Transformación de los Recursos Humanos del Gobierno de Puerto Rico (OATRH), Zahira Maldonado Molina, firmó un acuerdo el viernes, con el director de la Administración de Servicios Médicos de Puerto Rico (ASEM), Jorge Matta González, para la revisión del Plan de Retribución de dicha entidad.

En la firma del acuerdo estuvo presente el presidente de la Unión General de Trabajadores (UGT), Gerson Guzmán López, en representación del personal unionado de la entidad.  La revisión del Plan de Retribución de la ASEM va dirigida a hacerle justicia salarial a los empleados de la entidad gubernamental. Asimismo, el recién firmado acuerdo está en cumplimiento con la política pública establecida en la Carta Circular OSG-2022-002, intitulada: “Procesos de Revisión y Actualización de los Planes de Clasificación de Puestos y Retribución en las Corporaciones Públicas”, emitida en febrero de este año.

Por su parte, Noelia García Bardales, secretaria de la Gobernación, afirmó en comunicación escrita que “es política pública de esta administración del gobernador Pierluisi procurar que nuestros servidores públicos tengan justicia salarial. Este acuerdo que firmamos hoy es resultado del esfuerzo que estamos encaminando para que las agencias del gobierno y las corporaciones públicas cuenten con un Plan de Clasificación y Retribución que beneficie a los trabajadores del sector público”.

Maldonado Molina, titular de la OATRH, destacó que personal de su agencia con el peritaje en la administración de recursos humanos, será el encargado de revisar el Plan de Retribución de la ASEM para atemperarlo al mercado laboral.

Con relación a la firma del referido acuerdo el licenciado Matta González, director ejecutivo de la ASEM, indicó que con el mismo estamos cumpliendo con el compromiso salarial para todos nuestros compañeros.

“Agradecemos al Gobernador, al personal de La Fortaleza, al Secretario de Salud y a la licenciada Maldonado Molina, por su compromiso y colaboración con este esfuerzo que desde hace meses hemos estado realizando”, agregó Matta González, al indicar que con este plan “no sólo le haremos justicia salarial a los compañeros que están trabajando con nosotros, sino que nos convertirá en más atractivos a la hora de nombrar personal en el Centro Médico de Puerto Rico”.

En la firma del acuerdo estuvieron presentes: la vicepresidenta de Administración de la Autoridad de Acueductos y Alcantarillados (AAA), Keralia Moreda Rodríguez, en representación de la presidenta ejecutiva, y Luis De Jesús, presidente de la Unión Independiente Auténtica (UIA) de la AAA. “Hemos tomado pasos importantes en esta dirección con la implementación de las nuevas estructuras salariales. Sin embargo, la AAA tiene el interés y el compromiso de atender de manera comprensiva el tema de la justicia salarial con la revisión de los respectivos planes de clasificación y retribución”, sostuvo Moreda Rodríguez.

“Es importante resaltar que, conforme a la política pública establecida, las entidades gubernamentales tienen la obligación de negociar con los sindicatos, los términos y condiciones de empleo de los empleados que éstos representan tomando en cuenta las disposiciones de la Ley 26-2017, entre otras disposiciones legales y conforme a la realidad económica y fiscal de cada entidad”, sostuvo Maldonado Molina, directora de la OATRH.

Finalmente, la titular de OATRH, exhortó nuevamente a las corporaciones públicas a iniciar procedimientos de actualización de sus respectivos planes de clasificación y retribución en pro de sus trabajadores.

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No designarán FEI a fiscal auxiliar del Departamento de Justicia

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The content originally appeared on: Radio Isla TV

Panel sobre el Fiscal Especial Independiente (PFEI), no nombrará un fiscal especial independiente a la fiscal auxiliar del Departamento de Justicia (DJ), la licenciada Zulma Delgado Colón tras coincidir con la recomendación que le remitió el DJ.

Este caso se originó con un referido al Departamento de Justicia de parte del Negociado de Investigaciones Especiales (NIE), mediante el informe, titulado “Incidente Complejo Correccional 501 Bayamón”. El mismo se relaciona con un caso en que un confinado intentó ingresar a dicha institución carcelaria un paquete que contenía sustancias controladas, luego de que regresara a la institución tras comparecer como testigo del Ministerio Público.

Agrega la información, que la fiscal Delgado Colón había autorizado la entrega del paquete en la institución penal y como tal, se vislumbraba la posible comisión de conducta delictiva por parte de la fiscal y de otros funcionarios del orden público. Sin embargo, de la investigación surge que al momento de entregarle el paquete al confinado, la fiscal Delgado Colón le solicitó a una oficial correccional que lo revisara antes. Al así hacerlo, no se identificó evidencia ilegal alguna por parte de dicha agente.

La División de Integridad Pública y Asuntos del Contralor (DIPAC) del Departamento de Justicia, realizó una investigación preliminar sobre este asunto, que incluyó un análisis amplio y minucioso de toda la prueba, así como entrevistas al personal correccional de distintos niveles.

Entre los hallazgos y recomendaciones de la investigación preliminar de la DIPAC, se concluye que, la evidencia testifical, documental y digital obtenida no relacionan a la fiscal Delgado Colón con los elementos legales del delito de posesión e introducción de objetos a un establecimiento penal.

A tenor con dicho informe, el Secretario de Justicia estuvo de acuerdo con lo concluido por la DIPAC y recomendó al PFEI que no se designara un fiscal especial independiente.

Conforme a lo expuesto, el Panel ordenó el archivo definitivo de este asunto. No obstante, ante la posibilidad de que otras personas no comprendidas bajo la jurisdicción del PFEI pudieran haber cometido delito, el Panel puso a disposición de Justicia el expediente remitido por si ese departamento investiga esa posibilidad.

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Pets now allowed in plane cabins

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The content originally appeared on: Trinidad and Tobago Newsday

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Pet lovers will be elated to find out they can now carry their dogs and cats on board when flying.

Previously dogs and cats could only be imported on planes as cargo. But the Ministry of Agriculture, Land and Fisheries has issued a press release saying the condition on the import permit has been removed with effect from August 17.

Now pets can be imported via cabin, checked baggage and cargo, depending on the rules of individual airlines.

People are reminded that they must still apply for an import permit via the Office of the Chief Veterinary Officer (CVO) for $100.

All requests should be submitted at least one and a half months in advance of any planned travel. Once all conditions are satisfied the permit is granted.

Dogs and cats are not subject to quarantine.

Travellers with permits issued before August 17 who have not yet travelled and want to use in-cabin or checked-baggage transport are asked to contact the CVO.

For further information, contact the CVO at 625-5997; 625-1473 or e-mail: aphmalmr@gmail.com

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TKR tightens noose as GAW registers first loss

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BASSETERRE, SAINT KITTS AND NEVIS – AUGUST 26: Ravi Rampaul (2R) and Terrance Hinds (R) of Trinbago Knight Riders celebrate winning the 2022 Hero Caribbean Premier League – The 6IXTY Men’s match 5 between Trinbago Knight Riders and Guyana Amazon Warriors at Warner Park Sporting Complex on August 26, 2022 in Basseterre, Saint Kitts and Nevis. (Photo by Randy Brooks – CPL T20/CPL T20 via Getty Images)

The Guyana Amazon Warriors recorded their first loss of the 6IXTY as the Trinbago Knight Riders dug deep and defended a modest 96 at Warner Park in St Kitts and Nevis. The victory was compliments of the TKR bowlers, who rarely failed to miss their mark, handing them victory by 47 runs.

TKR prevail

Heading into the chase with only 96 needed for victory, the Amazon Warriors only managed to muster 24-4 at the half way stage. The TKR bowlers, bowled with much vigour as captain Ravi Rampaul led from the front removing Shai Hope for one. Jayden Seales would then dismiss Chandrapaul Hemraj for 5 and return for Shimron Hetmyer for 2. The Warriors struggled to read the line and to make matters worse Colin Ingram fell victim to Anderson Phillip for one, as TKR made the Warriors work for their runs. However, it didn’t matter as TKR continued to eat away at the Warriors, Heinrich Klaasen remained not out on 25 off 19 balls as he was given no support. The Warriors ended on 48-6 in 8.1 overs, having hit only four boundaries in their innings, bowling for TKR were Ravi Rampaul 2-6, Jayden Seales 2-10, Anderson Phillip 1-15 and Terrance Hinds 1-4.

Warriors control the first half

Earlier in the innings, batting first, the Trinbago Knight Riders got out of the blocks at a slow rate. Having put up 46 runs in 5.3 overs. Openers Tim Siefert and Teon Webster played the first over cautiously as Romario Shepherd bowled with precision, only giving five runs off the opening over. Ronsford Beaton would then give away 14 runs in the second over, but the Warriors recovered well, giving away four runs in the following over.  Webster and Siefert would continue to struggle for runs, Odean Smith bowling the sixth over would remove both openers as he hit the deck hard, bowling a good length with pace and precision.

Hinds outshines Russell

With the score on 50-2, TKR played the right move and promoted Andre Russell up the order, as compared to when the sent him in at number six in their previous encounter. Russell and Akeal Hosein would attempt to revive TKR in the remaining 24 balls. But mystery spinner Waqar Salamkheil outfoxed Hosein, sending him back in the pavilion for duck. Terrence Hinds came to the crease and alongside Russell they rallied along slowly. There was no muscle Russell as he struggled to hit the bowler, however, Hinds found some form in the last over and smacked Ronsford Beaton for 1,6,6,4. He fell the next ball for 23 off 9 balls, but Seekkuge Prasanna ruined Beaton’s figures smashing the last ball for a maximum, Andre Russell remained not out on 13 off 12 balls. TKR ended on 95-4, bowling for the Guyana Amazon Warriors were Odean Smith 2-11, Ronsford Beaton 1-36 and Waqar Salamkheil 1-7.

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Pres. Ali announces $1M each for 600 landowners in Lethem

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President Dr Irfaan Ali in Lethem, Region Nine

President Dr Irfaan Ali today announced that some 600 landowners in Lethem, Region Nine (Upper Takutu-Essequibo) will be getting $1 million each to assist them in constructing their homes. He also revealed that low-interest loans will also be available from two commercial banks so that persons can get the remaining financing to complete their homes.

President Ali and a team of Cabinet Ministers travelled to the Region Nine township for a three-outreach.

While addressing persons in Lethem, the Head of State pointed out that his government is committed to ensuring that hinterland communities are developed on par with those on the coastland.

To this end, he announced new initiatives to push hinterland housing and improve lives of persons in the region.

“The model of house that people are using here cost about $3 million, that is in the community. So, here is what we’re going to do, the Government of Guyana, starting with the persons who have the lots – 600. The Government of Guyana, with immediate effect [will], give G$1 million to each of those allottees.”

According to President Ali, this investment of $600M from the government will be further boosted by additional financing from commercial banks.

“We were able to sit down with two banks – GBTI and New Building Society – and without any collateral, without the job letter, they have agreed that they will finance the remaining $2 million at 3.5%, the lowest in the country. So, you get the $600 million from us [the government], you will get the reminder finance, and guess what? The repayment for the financing from the bank would be just about $14,000 per month.”

The Head of State went onto note that the residents in Region Nine will also benefit from other measures government has introduced.

Only last month, President Ali announced free building materials and slashed interest rates on bank financing for homeowners.

This is in addition to the removal of VAT on certain construction materials such as cement, sheetrock and concrete boards.

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Mother Of Missing 11-Year-Old Speaks As Search Along Castries River Continues – St. Lucia Times News

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Miriam Darcie, the mother of missing 11-year-old Levi Darcie, has disclosed that the boy went shopping Friday morning with his grandmother, who gave him cash to take a bus home.

“Apparently he didn’t take a bus – he walked to come home because I live at Cedars and he met friends and he went to the river,” Miriam told St Lucia Times.

“They said it was a ball he went to take, but I don’t know,” the distraught mother said.

According to reports, the 11-year-old was playing with friends, ended up in the river and was swept away.

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The search continues for the St Aloysius RC Boys’ Primary School student.

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A nosotros también se nos va la luz, dice comisionado de la Policía, ante incidente “con el mismo grupito” de protestantes en el VSJ

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El comisionado de la Policía, Antonio López Figueroa reaccionó el viernes al incidente con los manifestantes y los fotoperiodistas en el cierre de la protesta contra LUMA Energy.

“Señores, a mis policías también se les va la luz, somos parte de este pueblo, parte de Puerto Rico y estamos prestando un servicio a la ciudadanía para que puedan manifestarse”, dijo el comisionado en conferencia de prensa.

López Figueroa aseguró que los protestantes que protagonizaron los incidentes violentos, son los mismos que han participado en otras actividades con la intención de agredir policías.

“Este es un pequeño grupo que fue a San Lorenzo que estuvo en Rincón. Es un grupo que la agenda no es la causa por la que se están manifestando. La agenda es buscar un protagonismo con la policía, para agredir a los policías, para tener una primera plana o tener una audiencia”, expresó.

No obstante, a pesar de que manifestó que estas personas son conocidas por las autoridades, no pueden intervenir con ellos para evitar los incidentes violentos.

López Figueroa lamentó el incidente con el fotoperiodista de Noticel, Juan Costas.

“A eso a las 12:30 de la madrugada me comuniqué con Juan por teléfono para saber cómo se encontraba, para indicarle el compromiso de la policía con la prensa y gracias a dios estaba bien. Y lo hice por empatía señores, porque me pongo la posición de Juan, me pongo en la posición de mis policías que estuvieron allí, me pongo la posición de aquellos policías que al convertirse una manifestación en disturbios , tuvimos que desalojar el área, porque mis policía estaban siendo agredidos con un sinnúmero de advertencias que se le dio a esas personas para que desistieran de esa acción”, expresó.

Como consecuencia, 4 personas fueron arrestadas y cinco policías resultaron heridos.

Ocuparon destornilladores, adoquines, botellas de cristal, huevos podridos cacerolas y una pala, entre otros objetos.

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