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Accident mortel à Fort-de-France : les capitaines des bateaux sont en garde à vue
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The content originally appeared on: Martinique FranceAntilles
Alexandre Labat-Mars
Vendredi 5 Août 2022 – 12h51
Un des bateaux entrés en collision – RS
Durant la nuit dernière, vers 23h30, deux bateaux sont entrés en collision occasionnant 1 mort et 7 blessés. Le procureur de la République communique.
Dans la nuit du 4 au 5 août aux alentours de 23h30, deux navires à moteur sont entrés en collision, faisant un mort et sept blessés. Les deux pilotes des embarcations présentaient des signes d’alcoolémie. Ils ont été placés en garde à vue, indique Clarisse Taron, procureure de la République de Fort-de-France, ce vendredi matin.
Les services du CROSS AG (centre régional opérationnel de surveillance et de sauvetage Antilles Guyane), ceux de la brigade nautique de la gendarmerie et de la direction territoriale de la police nationale de Fort-de-France ont été mobilisés à la fois sur l’aspect des secours en mer et sur la conduite de l’enquête pénale diligentée par le parquet de Fort-de-France.
L’enquête de la gendarmerie est toujours en cours en attente des résultats d’alcoolémie et de la nature des lésions des blessés.
√ Plus de précisions dans notre édition de ce lundi 8 août.
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Antigua Congratulates Jamaica on 60th Anniversary of Independence
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The content originally appeared on: Antigua News Room
6 August 2022
Honourable Andrew Holness
Prime Minister
Kingston, Jamaica
Dear Prime Minister:
On behalf of the people and Government of Antigua and Barbuda, I extend warm congratulations to you, your Government and the people of Jamaica on the Anniversary of your 60th year of Independence.
On 6 August 1962, the proud people of Jamaica set off on a path that was inconceivable to those who had enslaved and colonized the courageous people of the Anglo-Caribbean’s largest and most populous island.
Capitalizing on United Nations Resolution 1514/XV of 1960, declaring colonialism unlawful, Jamaica chose a path fraught with challenges and high expectations, 60 years ago.
In these past sixty years, the majestic people have shown their prowess in economic development, political maturation, outstanding sporting greatness, and academic leadership that is the envy of universities globally.
Jamaica is known the world over because of its outstanding performance in sports, of the University of the West Indies, Mona Campus, and as a place of beauty and great charm.
Your beautiful country has been a beacon and inspiration to the countries of the region in its determination to coalesce and contribute to regional development. Your country’s role in sustaining the CARICOM is very well-known and appreciated.
The next sixty years will prove pivotal as our small island-states tackle the challenges associated with global climate change and intensify the search for renewable energy alternatives.
The people of Antigua and Barbuda join hands with the people of Jamaica to engineer a sustainable future, free of injustice and the quixotic use of might to crush freedom.
Congratulations on your 60th Anniversary, Prime Minister, and allow me to reiterate the assurances of my highest regard and esteem.
Honourable Gaston Browne M.P.
Prime Minister
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Youth Symposium Will Create Platform to Capture Youth Ideas, Solutions and Policies
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The content originally appeared on: Antigua News Room
As part of its mission to elevate the voices and actions of the youth in the political process, the Progressive Youth, the official arm of the United Progressive Party will host a Youth Symposium Saturday 6th August at 7 PM.
This event will provide a platform for the youth to contribute their expertise and ideas to formulate practical policies and solutions that will affect their the issues that are important to them.
The keynote speaker will be the newly elected Minister of Mobilization, Implementation and Transportation for Grenada, Hon. Andy Williams. Also on the speaker line-up will be some of the UPP’s youngest leaders, including Leader of the Opposition, Jamale Pringle.
“The influence of youth politics across the globe, underscores the need for more opportunities for the youth to participate in the political process. Youth engagement remains a priority for the UPP and by mobilizing our youth arm, the Party is able to speak more directly to the youth, on topics and issues that this demographic cares deeply about,” said Hon Jamale Pringle, the country’s youngest Leader of the Opposition.
“Young voters care about all of the same issues that any other voter would care about. The difference is that young voters are typically not at the center of traditional politicians’ strategies. Many of our youth feel that traditional politics makes a lot of assumptions and does not always consider the issues that are most important to them,” said Tevaughn Harriette, UPP Candidate for St. Peter.
“The politics of today’s youth puts real life first. It’s not about whether you wear a red shirt or a blue shirt. It’s about whether you have a job, opportunities to believe in yourself and to do the things that you love. Many young people struggled with limited support during the pandemic and now they feel left out of the recovery plans. We want to include our youth in making decisions today that will affect their future,” said Anthony Smith, UPP Candidate for All Saints West.
The Youth Symposium is a 2-hour moderated discussion that will create user-friendly pathways to fully engage the youth (living at home and in the diaspora).
It will lay out a platform for the UPP to unveil its youth agenda and provide an opportunity for the youth to share their vision for various sectors of national development.
A celebration on “International Youth Day” on 12th August, also forms part of the strategy to put democratic power in the hands of the youth, by empowering them to play an integral role in the political process.
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[UPDATED] TTEC restores full power in Trinidad, waits on report on outage
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The content originally appeared on: Trinidad and Tobago Newsday
TTEC head office in Port of Spain. – File photo
The Trinidad and Tobago Electricity Commission (TTEC) has restored power to around 60 per cent customers in east and central Trinidad following the outages reported on Saturday morning.
In an updated release, TTEC said work began at around 10.20 am and service was expected to return by 11.30 am to the affected areas.
It advised that responses from its call centres will be slow because of the high number of calls coming in. The commission apologised for any inconvenience being experienced.
Several areas across Trinidad had no electricity early Saturday. Tobago was unaffected.
In an earlier release, TTEC said these outages, which began around 9 am, were caused by a fault in its systems that affected one of the generating plants.
It said the commission is in talks with the power producer to determine the problem and an estimated time for restoration.
Among the areas affected are: San Francique, Beetham, Santa Cruz, Penco Lands, Cumuto, St Joseph, Arima, Toco, Tacarigua, Diego Martin, West Moorings, San Raphael and Penal.
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St Lucia: Woman ran over by unlicensed driver Loop Barbados
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A teenager without a valid driver’s license collided with multiple vehicles before running over a woman along Bridge Street, in Castries, St Lucia Friday morning.
The incident occurred at about 11am.
According to reports, the teenager jumped into the driver’s seat of a parked Suzuki SX4 on Manoel Street and drove onto Micoud Street when the tragedy occurred.
The injured woman was transported to the hospital but her condition remains unknown.
Five vehicles were damaged as a result of the teen’s action. The young driver was subsequently taken into custody by the police.
It’s alleged the driver may have been pulled from the vehicle and assaulted by civilians who witnessed the ordeal prior to the arrival of the police.
According to Section 77 of The Motor Vehicle and Traffic act, a person who takes and drives away a vehicle without the consent of its owner commits an offence and is liable on summary conviction to a fine not exceeding $2,000 or to imprisonment for a term not exceeding six months or both.
The young driver is believed to be a relative of the owner of the vehicle.
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PM showers praises on NCF, stakeholders for an ‘excellent’ Crop Over Loop Barbados
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The content originally appeared on: Barbados News
The sweetest summer festival Crop Over 2022 was a success.
Many fetes were sold out, and tourists from the region and around the globe were interspersed amongst the locals at every fete as well as on the road in costume for Grand Kadooment, but if that was not testament enough, Prime Minister Mia Amor Mottley has put her stamp of approval on this year’s edition of the festival as well.
PM Mottley tweeted on Kadooment Day:
“The return of Crop Over and Grand Kadooment after two long years, marks a significant moment for Barbados. Thank you and congratulations to the @NCFBarbados and all stakeholders for an excellent return to form. To all, participating today or otherwise, enjoy yourself and be safe!”
And as one who knows how to throw a grand party herself, her Crop Over fete was back on the cards and according to attendees, it was a blast.
Even the High Commissioner to Barbados & Eastern Caribbean Scott Furssedonn-Wood was impressed. He tweeted:
“Well Barbados, your Prime Minister certainly knows how to throw a party! #cropover2022“
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En difficulté sur ce Tour des Yoles, William Saurin / Miltis prend sa revanche à Rivière-Pilote
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The content originally appeared on: Martinique FranceAntilles
Rédaction web / Photos Jean-Marc Etifier
Samedi 6 Août 2022 – 12h40
William Saurin / Miltis s’impose à Rivière-Pilote
C’était l’avant-dernière chance pour les yoles pour se faire remarquer ce samedi 6 août, lors de la 6ème étape entre Le Diamant et Rivière-Pilote.
Loïc Mas (William Saurin / Miltis) et Christophe Dédé (GFA Caraïbe) ont montré qu’il fallait aussi compter sur eux, pendant ce Tour des Yoles. Les deux yoles terminent la 6 ème et avant-dernière étape aux deux premières positions.
William Saurin / Miltis a tenu bon après avoir fait la course en tête. GFA Caraïbe, malgré ses efforts dans le sprint final, n’a pas réussi à dépasser la tête de course.
Rosette / Orange Caraïbe est en troisième position, Sara Energies Nouvelles assure le classement général en terminant 4ème. UFR / Chanflor termine à plus d’une minute sur son concurrent principal pour la victoire finale sur le 36ème Tour des Yoles rondes de Martinique.
A noter que la course est partie avec une vingtaine de minutes de retard à cause des mauvaises conditions météo. Demain dimanche (7 août), les 14 équipages vont relier Rivière-Pilote au François, pour le dernier jour du Tour.
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Départ de la 2ème étape Tour cycliste de la Guadeloupe : l’ambiance à Pointe-à-Pitre
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Le départ de la seconde étape se fait devant la mairie de Pointe-à-Pitre – Sandy Traigneau
Les 140 coureurs étaient à Pointe-à-Pitre ce matin pour la 2ème étape du Tour de la Guadeloupe ce samedi matin (6 août) en direction de Petit-Canal. L’ambiance avant le départ.
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ICCI students now get 100% on government scholarships Loop Cayman Islands
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The content originally appeared on: Cayman Compass
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2 hrs ago
Dr. Byron Coon, President of the International College
The International College of the Cayman Islands (ICCI) announced that the Cayman Islands Government (CIG) has extended the percentage of student scholarships from 80 per cent to 100 per cent for qualifying students. For students attending the International College, this means they will no longer need to find the funds to cover 20 per cent gap as in previous years.
Reacting to the scholarship increase, ICCI President, Dr. Byron Coon said:
We are grateful that our students on government scholarship no longer need to self-pay the 20% and we really appreciate the government making this kind gesture to our college. We are thankful also to Board of Trustees for their hard work in making this a reality.
Fall term will see several new and exciting programs including classes on artificial intelligence, organizational leadership, sustainable agriculture and horticulture, community health and sustainable tourism and hospitality management. The new catalog is being finalized. Once complete, you will find the five graduate, twelve bachelor and eight associate degree programs at www.icci.edu.ky.
International College is accredited by the International Accreditation Council for Business Education (IACBE) recognized in the United States and Accreditation Services for International Schools (ASIC) which is recognized in the United Kingdom (UK).
For a full review of scholarships available on island, contact the International College of the Cayman Islands Admissions Office at 947 1100 or 640-8110 or Marilyn.whittaker@icci.edu.ky.
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