Closure Of A Section Of The Marchand Road – St. Lucia Times News

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The Department of Infrastructure, Ports and Transport wishes to inform the general and motoring public of the closure of a section of the Marchand Road (from the Chaussee intersection to the Rock Hall Road intersection) on Friday August 19th, 2022 from 9:00am to 5:00pm

This closure is necessary to facilitate the commencement of the Castries East phase of the Community Road Rehabilitation Programme.

As a result of the closure, the aforementioned section of road will not be accessible to vehicular traffic.

Pedestrians are urged to exercise extreme caution when traversing the vicinity of the work site.

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Motorists should utilise the available alternative routes to avoid delay.

The Department of Infrastructure, Ports and Transport regrets any inconvenience caused to the public as a result of the closure and will advise on any changes to the work schedule.

SOURCE: Department of Infrastructure

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Roberto Clemente es declarado prócer puertorriqueño

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The content originally appeared on: Radio Isla TV

Roberto Clemente Walker será añadido a la lista de próceres puertorriqueños, tras la firma del gobernador Pedro Rafael Pierlusi Urrutia de la Ley 61-2022 presentada por el representante Eladio “Layito” Cardona Quiles, trascendió el jueves.

La iniciativa dispone incluir el nombre de Roberto Clemente Walker al Día de las Mujeres y Hombres Próceres de Puerto Rico. El proyecto de la Cámara 991, al que se unió como coautor el representante Ángel Matos García-, sumaría a Clemente Walker a la lista de ilustres puertorriqueños como Eugenio María de Hostos y Ana Roqué de Duprey, para que el tercer lunes de febrero de cada año se conmemore su vida, obra y legado.

“Todo puertorriqueño y toda puertorriqueña debe conocer la obra y el legado de Roberto Clemente, no tan solo por su trayectoria deportiva, sino por todas las aportaciones y ayudas que llevó a los más necesitados. Por esta razón presenté este proyecto, para que las futuras generaciones conozcan y conmemoren el sublime legado de este ilustre boricua”, expresó Cardona Quiles, quien preside la Comisión de Recreación y Deportes de la Cámara de Representantes en declaraciones escritas.

La ley dispone que el Gobierno de Puerto Rico, a través del Departamento de Educación y el Departamento de Recreación y Deportes, así como las entidades públicas y los municipios, se encargarán de conmemorar, promulgar, difundir y preservar la obra, trayectoria, vida y legado de Clemente Walker.

Clemente Walker jugó 18 temporadas en las Grandes Ligas, en las que llegó a los 3,000 hits, con 1,305 carreras anotadas y 240 cuadrangulares.

Además, fue dos veces campeón de la Serie Mundial, ganó cuatro títulos de bateo, jugó 15 veces en el Juego de Estrellas, ganó 12 Guantes de Oro consecutivos, fue el Jugador Más Valioso (MVP, por sus siglas en inglés) de la Liga Nacional en el 1966 y ganó el MVP de la Serie Mundial de 1971.

El carolinense fue exaltado póstumamente al Salón de la Fama del Béisbol, y en las Grandes Ligas de Béisbol (MLB, siglas en inglés) se instituyó el Premio Roberto Clemente, que se otorga anualmente a jugadores que realizan labores destacadas en el deporte y la comunidad.

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Autoridades buscan a sujeto sospechoso de apropiarse de 12 celulares en Plaza Las Américas

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Agentes adscritos a la División de Propiedad del Cuerpo de Investigaciones Criminales (CIC) de San Juan del Negociado de la Policía de Puerto Rico, publicaron estas imágenes donde se observa a un hombre sospechoso de cometer el delito de apropiación ilegal, hechos ocurridos el día 9 de agosto del año en curso, en un quiosco de la compañía Claro, ubicado en el centro comercial Plaza Las Américas en Hato Rey. 

Según se informó, el hombre utilizando un objeto punzante, forzó una puerta del quiosco, apropiándose de 12 celulares de diferentes marcas valorados en $9,000. 

Se exhorta a la ciudadanía que de poseer información que ayude con el esclarecimiento de este caso, favor de comunicarse con el agente Ángel Rivera al Cuerpo de Investigaciones Criminales de San Juan, a los teléfonos 787-793-1234, extensiones 2200, 2271, 2275 o a la línea confidencial de la Policía de Puerto Rico 787-343-2020.

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Las “body cams” publicarán los incidentes ‘sin editar’ asegura Comisionado de la Policía

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El comisionado del Negociado de la Policía, Antonio López Figueroa dijo el jueves que desea que lo antes posible, todos los policías puedan tener una Cámara de Cuerpo (Body Cam).

“Yo estoy de acuerdo con las body cam. ¿Por qué? Porque ustedes los medios han publicado muchas grabaciones hacia policías donde utilizan palabras soeces, mancillan la reputación e integridad del policía, pero solamente enseñan una porción de la situación. Con la body cam, se va a mostrar el escenario completo, sin editar. Y esa es la diferencia”, dijo López Figueroa en conferencia de prensa.

Según el coronel, van a comenzar con 150 agentes del Negociado de Patrullas de Carreteras.

Mencionó que, aunque el equipo no es costoso, la tecnología para guardar los videos (la nube) tiene un costo millonario.

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Reportan agente lesionado tras accidente con patrulla volcada en Caguas

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Agentes, adscritos al distrito de Caguas, fueron notificados a eso de las 10:13 de la mañana de hoy sobre un accidente con vehículo oficial (patrulla del NPPR) volcado en la Carretera 172 km.0.4 barrio Turabo en Caguas.

Según la Uniformada, un agente resultó lesionado en el mismo. El perjudicado fue identificado como el Agte. Eduardo Sánchez, de 34 años, quien presta servicio en Patrullas de Carreteras de Caguas.
El mismo fue transportado con trauma en la cabeza al hospital HIMA y al momento se desconoce su condición de la salud.
La Policía recibió la alerta de este accidente mediante una llamada al Sistema de Emergencias  9-1-1 y paramédicos se movilizaron al lugar brindando los primeros auxilios al afectado.
Se recomienda precaución a los conductores que transitan por el área.

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SVG condemns the USA for their attempt at seizing a Venezuelan aircraft

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St. Vincent and the Grenadines has joined with other member states  of the Bolivarian Alliance for the Peoples of our America – People’s Trade Treaty, ALBA-TCP, in condemning an attempt by the United States of America to seize a Venezuelan aircraft.

In a communique dated August 8th, members of ALBA expressed strong condemnation of what they say is the illegal request of the  U.S. Department of Justice made on August 2nd to seize a Boeing 747 aircraft owned by the Venezuela Empresa de Transporte Aerocargo       Del Sur – a subsidiary of the Venezuelan airline Conviasa, which is located in Buenos Aires.

The communique says the illegitimate and illegal seizure order of the United States District Court for the District of Columbia, is a result of the unilateral coercive measures imposed by the Government of the United States, which attack the sovereignty of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela, and violate the fundamental principles of the Charter of the United Nations and International Law.

The communique adds that the Alliance strongly repudiates the continuation of unilateral coercive measures against the Venezuelan people and government and once again calls on the international community to demand their immediate lifting.

It says ALBA-TCP supports the legal measures taken by the Venezuelan Government to safeguard its assets.

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Consul General to the USA, Rondy Mc Intosh attends his first official function

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This country’s newly installed Consul General to the United States  of America, Rondy Mc Intosh has attended his first official function since assuming office on August 1st.

On Thursday 12th August, Consul General McIntosh along with Investment and Trade Promotion Officer, Bernadette Ambrose-Black, attended a Recognition Ceremony commemorating the 60th Anniversary of Independence of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago.

The ceremony was hosted under the patronage of Brooklyn’s Borough President Antonio Reynoso;  New York State Senator, Zellnor Myrie, and Consul General J. Andre Laveau, Consul General of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago to the United States.

During the ceremony, the Vincentian Consul General was formally introduced to several dignitaries, including the Mayor of New York City, Eric Adams; Brooklyn’s Borough President, Antonio Reynoso Commissioner in Mayor’s Office for International Affairs, Edward Mermelstein –, and several CARICOM Consuls General who are also members of the CARICOM Consular Corps.

Arrangements are already in the making for several meetings that would aid in the further development of St. Vincent and the Grenadines.

The event was organized by the Carlos Lezama Archive & Caribbean Cultural Center and the Coral Reef Experience.

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Vincentians advised to remain vigilant as the 2022 Atlantic Hurricane Season continues

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Manager of the St. Vincent and the Grenadines Meteorological Service Billy Jeffers is appealing to residents across the country to be prepared and remain vigilant as the 2022 Atlantic Hurricane Season continues.

He made this appeal during the Face to Face program aired on NBC Radio this week.

Mr. Jeffers said although the 2022 Atlantic Hurricane Season has been rather quiet so far there is still some time to go before the season ends and anything can happen within this period.

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Caribbean Travel News

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News Americas, NEW YORK, NY, Thurs. Aug. 18, 2022: Here are the top stories making Caribbean travel news in 60 seconds for this week ending Aug. 19, 2022:

The newly opened Sandals Royal Curaçao has closed its infinity pool after it collapsed and injured at least a dozen people. Reports indicate that the swimming pool collapsed unexpectedly, leading to the guests being swept out to sea and some being treated for injuries. Among the injured was reportedly Jelizaveta and Gavin Jones of Colindale, London. Sandals said in a statement the safety of guests remain their main priority.

JetBlue is cutting several flights to the Caribbean from Newark. They include flights to Aguadilla, Puerto Rico (BQN), Aruba (AUA), Montego Bay (MBJ), Providenciales (PLS), Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic (POP), Nassau (NAS), St. Lucia (UVF) and St. Maarten (SXM. The airline also is cutting South Florida routs to Grand Cayman, Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago and Aruba.

Traveling to the Caribbean island of St. Kitts and Nevis has gotten easier. The island has ended all COVID-19-related entry testing and vaccination requirements. The recent announcement indicates that the Federation is now open to both vaccinated and unvaccinated travellers. Additionally, travellers will no longer be required to show proof of a negative COVID-19 test to enter the Federation.

From August 22, it will be much easier for unvaccinated people to travel into Bermuda.The new entry protocols are: Unvaccinated visitors must take a COVID-19 test, no more than two days before landing in Bermuda and must re-test four days after arrival and have valid travel health insurance to enter. THey must upload proof of their insurance to the Travel Authorisation application for approval.

Barbados has become the only anglophone Caribbean island that will have a direct flight from Amsterdam via the KLM Royal Dutch Airlines (KLM). KLM will resume its flights to Barbados from October 18, 2022. The Dutch national airline will resume operations from Amsterdam to Barbados with three weekly flights on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays.

Frontier Airlines has announced plans to launch new flights from Atlanta to both Nassau, The Bahamas and Kingston, Jamaica. The new service between Atlanta’s Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport and Nassau’s Lynden Pindling International Airport will kick off on Nov. 5.

A star studded lineup of 21 artistes, including Burna Boy, has been announced for the 22nd edition of Dominica’s World Creole Music Festival. The World Creole Music Festival, carded for October 28 – 30, 2022 at the Windsor Park Sports Stadium in Roseau Dominica.

And are you looking for your own private Caribbean island? Iguana Island, a private island in the Caribbean Sea near Nicaragua, is on the market for $475,000. It’s made up of five acres of land and features a home with three bedrooms and two bathrooms.

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Pringle joins constituents in crying out for water after 10 days of dry pipes in All Saints

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Opposition Leader Jamal Pringle

Jamale Pringle, MP for All Saints East and St. Luke, is joining constituents’ complaints about the lack of pipe-borne water in All Saints for 10 days.

The Antigua Labour Party (ALP) had vowed to improve the distribution of water within 14 days of taking office in 2014. However, nine years later, many say the water situation is even worse.

While the United Progressive Party (UPP) had installed a number of storage tanks to address the problem, the Browne Administration has failed to have them commissioned and put into operation all these years.

Pringle, the Opposition Leader, is asking that this be done now and is suggesting that the tank in Buckleys be commissioned right away.

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