HAITI-TRADE-Haiti’s shipment of mangoes to US hits a snag as USDA closes preclearance programme
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In zijn jaarrede op 29 september verklaarde president Chandrikapersad Santokhi – doelend op de financiële crisis, stijgende koers en armoede
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Vie chère : une commission d’enquête parlementaire et une conférence le 15 novembre
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Suite à plusieurs interventions du député du PS Johnny Hajjar, une commission d’enquête parlementaire sur la vie chère devrait voir le jour, et « un Oudinot » devrait être organisé pour le 15 novembre prochain.
Le député du Parti Socialiste de la Martinique Johnny Hajjar qui était le rapporteur du budget de l’Outre-mer lors de son examen, avant que le gouvernement n’engage le 49-3, a souhaité qu’une commission d’enquête parlementaire sur le coût de la vie dans les Outre-mer voit le jour.
Sa mission serait ” d’identifier, en toute transparence, les raisons structurelles de la vie chère “. Ses propositions pour améliorer le pouvoir d’achat (accroître et élargir la visibilité du bouclier qualité-prix, aménager l’octroi de mer, instaurer une TVA à 0%, le développement de la production locale, un dispositif zéro charges pour les TPE/PME durant 5 ans) devraient trouver un écho lors du Oudinot de la vie chère promis par le ministre délégué aux Outre-mer, Jean-François Carenco.
Ce dernier a indiqué lors de son audition devant la commission des lois que ce rendez-vous était désormais fixé au 15 novembre. ” Tout sera ficelé avec les engagements des acteurs locaux sous l’égide des préfets de chaque région “, a expliqué le ministre délégué le 20 octobre dernier.
Cette rencontre aurait lieu rue Oudinot, siège du secrétariat d’Etat à l’outre-mer, d’où son nom.
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Sygnus invests US$4-million private equity in Chukka Loop Jamaica
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Sygnus Deneb Investments (SDI), the private equity investment company managed by Sygnus, has announced the completion of a US$4 million equity investment in Chukka Caribbean Holdings effective October 7, 2022.
The investment was made through the issuance of Convertible Preference Shares that will help the company to continue its strategic expansion and deepen its regional footprint, providing world-class nature adventure excursions across the Caribbean.
“This investment in Chukka is directly aligned with Deneb’s strategy to provide growth capital to middle market firms with established track records to catalyse their growth and strengthen their capital structure and balance sheet” stated Ike Johnson, Chief Operating Officer, Co-Founder and Head of Private Equity and M&A at Sygnus Group.
The Chukka Group is one of the leading Nature Adventure Tour Operators in the Caribbean. With a commitment to delivering the highest quality tours with well-trained guides and stringent safety standards, the company takes pride in showcasing the natural beauty of the Caribbean through unique and sensational experiences and providing opportunities for local residents and businesses.
Today, Chukka operates over 85 tours in five countries, namely Jamaica, Belize, Turks & Caicos, the Dominican Republic and Barbados, including eight cruise ship ports.
Chukka expanded its reach in 2020 by acquiring Resort Solution Ltd which operates the largest Watersports company in Jamaica from 9 major resorts on the North Coast.
The company also offers other services to resorts such as the Tour Desk and Gift Shop at the renowned Round Hill Hotel and Villas and the Valet Parking Desk, Concierge/Tour Desk and Airport Transfers at the newly opened ROK Hotel in Downtown Kingston.
Marc Melville, CEO of Chukka Caribbean Adventures shared, “We have a growth strategy, and we see a lot of opportunity and untapped potential in the region and many outstanding natural assets that people want to experience. In order for us to fully capitalise on all of these opportunities and further grow our business we thought private equity would be the right way to go. Finding the right private equity partner is no different than finding the right business partner. What we have found in the Sygnus team is the same as our own Chukka DNA, they understand people, focus on partnership, are visionaries and growth-oriented.”
SDI is a regional Private Equity (PE) investment company managed by Sygnus and is dedicated to providing equity and mezzanine capital in the key growth industries regionally. It targets investments in medium-sized companies with revenue ranging from US$5 million to US$50 million.
The fund typically invests in private companies via equity, convertible preference shares, subordinated debt, and other hybrid securities with equity components.
The investment in Chukka is the second portfolio investment by Sygnus Deneb, with the first being Aruba Wine and Dine made in 2020.
Sygnus Deneb has a robust pipeline of opportunities valued at almost US$100 million, which includes industries such as logistics, energy, maritime, retail, manufacturing and distribution, and we are looking to close additional deals before the end of the year.
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NGP Congratulates Descartes-Pelius, Says She Faces ‘A Daunting Task’ – St. Lucia Times News
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The National Green Party (NGP) has congratulated Crusita Descartes-Pelius on her recent appointment as Acting Police Commissioner.
“On behalf of our party and the executive members, we would like to congratulate our new Commissioner of Police – a daunting task, to say the least, Madam Commissioner,” NGP leader Andre ‘Pancho’ de Caires stated.
He told St Lucia Times that Descartes-Pelius had taken office during a high crime period.
“We are going through many experiences in terms of criminality from the lowest levels to the highest levels,” he observed.
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Nevertheless, de Caires said the NGP would support all efforts to bring crime under control.
But he noted that the NGP does not support capital punishment as a green party, although he knows that many countries are returning to judicial executions.
“We don’t believe in capital punishment,” the NGP leader explained.
As a result, he noted the need to find means to alter personalities and remove criminality from people’s minds.
The NGP leader declared that the job of the new Acting Police Commissioner would be challenging.
However, he said Descartes-Pelius has the NGP’s support.
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The National Independence Service was held on Sunday
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Vincentians from various denominations attended the National Independence Service, which was held Sunday in commemoration of this country’s 43rd Anniversary of Independence.
The Service organized by the St. Vincent and the Grenadines Christian Council, was held at the St. Georges Cathedral with the theme “Our Resilience, Our Fortitude, Our People”.
Governor General, Her Excellency Dame Susan Dougan was among dignitaries who attended the Service.
In her address, she encouraged persons to use this Independence period to reflect on the past and celebrate the country’s accomplishments.
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Dame Susan commended Vincentians who worked tirelessly amidst the recent challenges faced in SVG.
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Vincentians in the Diaspora join in the celebration of SVG’s 43rd Anniversary of Independence
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Vincentians in the Diaspora are also celebrating this country’s 43rd Anniversary of Independence.
Consul General in Canada, Fitzgerald Huggins is spearheading activities in the Canadian Diaspora.
He says one of the highlights of the activities will be a Flag Raising Ceremony on Wednesday.
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Meanwhile, Consul General in the USA, Rondy Luta McIntosh says several activities will be held in New York.
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Clean up on the Kingstown Central Market has commenced
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The Kingstown Board has begun the process of cleaning the Kingstown Central Market.
Warden at the Kingstown Board, Clayton Burgin says the cleanup of Kingstown is a priority for the Government.
He told NBC News that the vendors were given ample notice about the clean-up, which began on the weekend.
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Mr. Burgin says despite the opposition from some vendors the Government will continue to address the vending situation in Kingstown.
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Reports of another rape, murder case in search for Rushane Patterson Loop Jamaica
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Reports are surfacing that Rushane Patterson, was held five months ago by the police after he reportedly absconded bail in a case where he was being investigated for murder and rape.
This is nine years after a judge threw out a similar case against the 33-year-old man. In the 2013 matter, Patterson was placed under investigation for rape abduction, and murder. Reports are that case was thrown out as the witness failed to show.
Checks by Loop News have found that following that 2013 development, Patterson, was reportedly held by officials in Lucea in May 2022, after they had sent out a warning calling for him to turn in himself to answer to a case of rape and murder.
A senior police official in that parish has since confirmed the information and told Loop News that the case, at the time, was later transferred to the Corporate Area and Patterson was scheduled to appear before the Kingston and St Andrew Parish Court on Tuesday, May 31, 2022.
The revelation has left several social media users asking what took place between that time, as five months later, Patterson is at the centre of another investigation and has been named a person of interest in a case where the body of a social media influencer was found at a beach in St James.
There are also reports circulating that Patterson who was given until Saturday, October 22 at 5:00 pm to turn over himself to the police may have fled the island.
Senior members of the police high command have however denied the reports that Patterson recently booked a flight and left the island via one of the international airports.
In the matter in 2013, a Judge threw out a case against Patterson after prosecutors conceded that they could not find the primary witness.
Allegations were raised that on February 9, 2013, a woman and her partner were walking along Cargill Avenue in St. Andrew when they were accosted by men in a motor vehicle.
The couple was held up at gunpoint. The male victim was placed in the trunk of the vehicle and was later fatally shot when he jumped from the moving vehicle in a bid to escape.
The woman was taken to a location where she was raped and her throat was slashed.
She was left for dead, but survived and reported the matter to the Half-Way-Tree Police.
Following an investigation, Patterson was held in Half-Way-Tree Square in 2014. He was later pointed out in an identification parade.
The case was dismissed after the Crown was given time to locate the witness but they failed to do so. The Judge later dismissed the case.
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Victim Stable After Shooting In Castries – St. Lucia Times News
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The Saint Lucia Fire Service (SLFS) says the victim of a Ti Colon, Castries shooting on Monday was stable when emergency personnel transported him to the hospital.
SLFS Communications Officer Stacy Joseph said at about 9:45 pm, a crew from fire service headquarters in Castries responded to a report of an alleged shooting.
“The emergency crew found a male individual, who appeared to be in his late twenties, lying on the floor,” Joseph disclosed.
She said an assessment revealed that the patient had sustained several penetrating wounds.
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According to the SLFS spokeswoman, the emergency responders tended to the man’s wounds before transporting him to the OKEU Hospital.
“The patient remained in stable condition and was handed over to medical personnel upon arrival,” Joseph said.
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