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Concerning the unilateral escalation of military tensions in the Taiwan Strait by China, following the friendly visit to Taiwan of the US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, the Embassy of the Republic of China (Taiwan) in St. Kitts and Nevis responds as follows:

Taiwan has always been open to engaging and interacting with the world and welcomes friends from every country who share the same values of democracy and freedom to visit Taiwan. Friendly interactions between Taiwan and other democracies should not be disrupted or intervened.

Communist China now plans to conduct live-fire military drills in six maritime zones encircling Taiwan for four consecutive days starting tomorrow, holding exercises so close to Taiwan’s shore that they actually infringe on Taiwan’s territorial waters.

The Embassy of the Republic of China (Taiwan) in St. Kitts and Nevis, therefore, emphasized that such deliberate and provocative actions are in blatant violation of the rules-based international order, undermining peace and security in the region, jeopardizing critical sea lanes and international trade, and threatening the global supply chains and world economic prosperity.

The Embassy calls on the freedom-loving people of St. Kitts and Nevis to voice their support for Taiwan and all democratic countries, to firmly condemn China’s irresponsible military intimidation, and to join forces in safeguarding our cherished values of freedom, peace and prosperity.

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Agentes de la Oficina del Inspector General del Departamento de Educación federal ejecutan esta mañana una orden de allanamiento en las oficinas del Departamento de Educación.

Así lo confirmó la portavoz de la Fiscalía federal en Puerto Rico, Lymarie Llovet.

Sin embargo, no ofreció mayores detalles, pues “las órdenes de allanamiento siempre son selladas”.

Por su parte, Michelle De La Cruz, portavoz de prensa del Departamento de Educación, indicó a este medio que “la Oficina del Inspector General del Departamento de Educación de Estados Unidos hizo un requerimiento de información”.

Pendientes a futuros detalles

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El coordinador federal de Recuperación de Desastres de la Agencia Federal para el Manejo de Emergencias (FEMA), José Baquero anunció el miércoles la aprobación de cerca de 24.4 millones de dólares para construir diez cuartos seguros comunitarios que protegerán a residentes de ocho municipios contra la amenaza de los huracanes.

“Aunque no podemos prevenir la actividad ciclónica, sí podemos tomar medidas que protegen a la ciudadanía, en especial a las poblaciones más vulnerables. Los cuartos seguros son un paso definitivo en esa dirección”, dijo Baquero en declaraciones escritas

Los fondos para estos proyectos provienen del Programa de Subvención para la Mitigación de Riesgos (HMGP, por sus siglas en inglés). Estos espacios, que pueden ser desde una habitación hasta una estructura adicional, resisten vientos de hasta 160 a 235 millas por hora y proveen seguridad casi absoluta en caso de un huracán gracias a su construcción reforzada.

Todos los cuartos cumplen con los parámetros de seguridad de FEMA y se ubicarán en zonas accesibles para la ciudadanía. El proyecto abarca los municipios de Ceiba, Guayama, Las Marías, Orocovis, Peñuelas, Ponce, San Germán y San Juan.

Por lo general, los cuartos seguros comunitarios están equipados con alimentos, agua y suministros de emergencia para las personas que lo ocuparán, aunque esto varía de acuerdo con el tamaño de la habitación o edificio y el uso que se le dará.

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President of the Republic of China, Taiwan, has underscored her Government’s commitment to strengthen bilateral ties with St. Vincent and the Grenadines.

The President was speaking yesterday as she received Prime Minister Dr. Ralph Gonsalves and his delegation, at the Presidential Office in Taipei City.

President Tsai said the two countries have overcome challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic and continue to expand cooperation to advance national welfare in areas spanning economic transformation and women’s empowerment.

She also thanked Prime Minister Gonsalves for speaking in support of Taiwan at many international events, stating that his staunch backing during China’s military exercises in waters around Taiwan is sincerely appreciated.

In his response, Prime Minister Gonsalves said the relations between the two countries are grounded in unbreakable people-to-people links. St. Vincent and the Grenadines will never allow any independent activity to interfere with its bilateral collaboration with Taiwan.

Following the meeting, President Tsai witnessed the signing of the Treaty on Mutual Legal Assistance in Criminal Matters, the Treaty on the Transfer of Sentenced Persons and the Letter of Intent on Higher Education.

Meanwhile, Speaking on Radio last night Prime Minister Gonsalves spoke about the importance of the agreements signed yesterday with officials from the Republic of China, Taiwan.

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The National Road Cleaning Program began in earnest today employing more than six thousand persons throughout the country.

The program, coordinated by the Roads, Buildings and General Services Authority (BRAGSA) will be carried out over the next eight days.

According to a release from BRAGSA, the island-wide initiative, will see the employment of persons in all fifteen constituencies.

This will include 491 gangs and 1,000 Jobbers, who will be responsible for the cleaning of roads and drains, as well as the cutting of trees.

Contracts will also be given to over 100 truckers and conductors.

BRAGSA is therefore appealing to motorists and pedestrians to take the necessary precautions during this period.

The programme, which is a collaborative effort between BRAGSA and the Ministry of Economic Planning will be undertaken as part of the Labour Intensive Temporary Employment Programme, which falls under the Volcano Eruption Emergency Programme in that Ministry.

It is being done at an estimated cost of three (3) million EC dollars.

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