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Ranks of the Customs Anti-Narcotics Unit (CANU) recently arrested three males after they were found in possession of more than 88 pounds of marijuana on the Springlands Public Road, #78 Village, Corentyne, Berbice.

CANU said its officers conducted an operation last Thursday on the Springlands Public Road during which they became suspicious of a silver-grey vehicle parked on the said road.

Several individuals within the vicinity were questioned, but no one claimed ownership or identified the driver of the said vehicle. A subsequent search of the vehicle revealed several parcels of suspected cannabis in two salt bags.

The vehicle along with the narcotics was escorted to CANU Office in Skeldon, Corentyne Berbice.

On Friday, however, Stuart Hamer, a 64-years-old taxi driver of #77 Village Housing Scheme, went to Springlands Police Station and claimed ownership of the vehicle. He also stated that he was hired by two men to transport the narcotic to Corentyne.

As a result, ranks from the Springlands Police Station arrested 18-year-old Jeremiah Smith, and 42-year-old Damion Hinds who were then turned over to CANU.

The suspected cannabis was weighed and tested in the presence of the three suspects, where it tested positive for cannabis and weighed a total of 40 kilograms, having a street value of approximately GUY$5 million.

Investigations are ongoing.

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The Director General of the World Health Organization (WHO) has noted the global neglect of oral health, as the world body published a new report on Friday.

The report revealed that some 3.5 billion people suffer from oral diseases – with three out of four living in low and middle-income countries.

“Oral health has long been neglected in global health, but many oral diseases can be prevented and treated with the cost-effective measures outlined in this report,” said WHO Director-General Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus.

The WHO notes that opportunities for improved global oral health include adopting a public health approach by addressing common risk factors.

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These involve promoting a well-balanced diet low in sugars, stopping tobacco use, reducing alcohol consumption, and improving access to fluoride toothpaste.

Other solutions outlined in the report support making oral health part of national health services; redefining oral health workforces to respond to population needs; expanding oral health service coverage; and collecting and integrating oral health data into national health monitoring systems.

“WHO is committed to providing guidance and support to countries so that all people, wherever they live and whatever their income, have the knowledge and tools needed to look after their teeth and mouths, and to access services for prevention and care when they need them,” the WHO Director assured.

The Global Oral Health Status Report analysed key areas and markers throughout 194 countries in a first-ever comprehensive overview.

It shows that cases have increased by one billion over the last 30 years.

WHO said the main reason is many people do not have access to prevention and treatment.

According to the organisation, the most common oral diseases stem from dental cavities, gum disease, tooth loss, and oral cancers.

On the other hand, tooth decay is the single most common condition worldwide, affecting an estimated 2.5 billion people.

The WHO report highlighted unequal access to oral health services, with vulnerable and disadvantaged populations most affected.

People on low incomes and with disabilities; older individuals living alone or in care facilities; those in remote and rural communities; and people from minority groups carry a higher burden of oral diseases, according to WHO.

Headline photo courtesy Jonathan Borba (Unsplash.com).

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PHILIPSBURG — Eighteen energy professionals received their specialist certificates from the international industry cooperative Oil Spill Response Ltd. (OSRL) upon completion of their large-scale oil spill response training, Sol Antilles announced in a press release. “This training is in line with Sol’s dedication and focus on safety as the foundation of its operations,” the company stated.

Sol Antilles operations manager and lead coordinator of the training sessions Renaldo Sealey is proud of the participants. “The sessions were well attended and included participants from the Dutch Caribbean Coast Guard, Nature Foundation, the harbor, GEBE, various marinas and Sol’s operations and response teams,” he said. “We are proud to continue fostering improved relations with stakeholders and exercising our shared interest to protect the environment within which we live and work.”

Sol conducted the oil spill response training through its affiliation with Oil Spill Response Ltd. The company supports the continued development of world-class health, safety and environmental standards within the local energy industry.

Tristan Barton Sr., a consultant of Oil Spill Response USA led the sessions that covered topics like basic training and awareness of oil spill response techniques and industry standard equipment, the identification of areas for improvement in oil spill plans, equipment, technical competencies and local oil spill reporting protocols.

The Oil Spill Response-team also performed a desktop simulation and response with the Sol-team and its local contractors. This resulted in the development of a list of recommendations for spill response capability improvements for future implementation.

Successful participants received an oil spill awareness training certificate from OSRL that demonstrates their improved capacity to execute world-class health, safety and environmental standards within the local energy industry.

Sol stated that it conducts its business based on its core values of safety, integrity, community and respect. “We value our relationships with the relevant regulatory agencies and stakeholders who help to ensure the safe execution of the essential business services we provide and that are required to power the journeys of the St. Maarten community. We remain committed to the community so we maintain a strict focus on the protection of the health, safety and security of our employees, customers, stakeholders and the communities within which we operate.”

Sol expressed its gratitude towards all trainees, the OSRL-partners and the management of Isle de Sol Marina for facilitating the deployment of their premises. The company also thanked the Dutch Caribbean Coast Guard for having a support vessel onsite as part of the training exercise.

The Sol Group is the largest provider of energy solutions in the Caribbean region, with operations spanning 23 countries across the Eastern Caribbean, Puerto Rico, Dominican Republic, Bermuda, Bahamas, Cayman, Belize, Guyana, Suriname, French Guiana, Martinique and Guadeloupe. Sol supplies fuels, lubricants, bitumen and LPG through an extensive service station network, with marine, aviation and commercial operations in the Caribbean.

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