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Man goes to purchase item, gunned down Loop Jamaica
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Members of the Jamaica Constabulary Force and Jamaica Defence Force are maintaining a strong presence in Denham Town, St Andrew Wednesday, following the murder of a man in the area.
The deceased, who has been identified as Chad Coleman of a Wellington Street address, was shot dead on North Street.
Loop News has learnt that that Coleman went to a yard on North Street, which is metres away from one of the security force’s checkpoints, to make a purchase, when he was attacked by a gunman who shot him multiple times.
He was pronounced dead at hospital. The gunman reportedly escaped.
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Decline in unemployment continues – STATIN Loop Jamaica
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The Statistical Institute of Jamaica (STATIN) is reporting that the unemployment rate for July 2022 was 6.6 per cent.
This was a 1.9 percentage point decline compared to the corresponding period last year.
Director General of the institute, Carol Coy, said the data showed that in July 2022 there were 89,700 unemployed persons, 22,800 fewer when compared to July 2021.
She said the number of unemployed males decreased by 8,100, noting that there was a larger decline in the number of unemployed females of 14,700.
She was speaking during STATIN’s quarterly digital briefing on Wednesday (October 19).
“The male unemployment rate was 5.2 per cent, representing a 1.1 percentage point decline. For females, the unemployment rate was 8.2 per cent. This represents a 2.8 percentage point decline compared to July 2021,” she said.
Coy further indicated that there were 14,300 fewer unemployed persons between the age group 20 and 24 years, accounting for 62.7 per cent of the total decline in the number of unemployed persons. She added that the youth unemployment rate, that is persons 14 to 24 years, was 16.7 per cent compared to 23.9 per cent in July 2021.
She noted that for July 2022, there were 1,357,700 persons in the labour force, an increase of 30,200 or 2.3 per cent compared to 1,327,500 in July 2021.
Coy said the increase was mainly in the female labour force, which grew by 27,400, while the male labour force only increased by 2,800.
She said there were 1,268,000 employed persons in July, an increase of 53,000 or 4.4 per cent.
Coy noted that females accounted for the larger proportion of the increase in employment, 79.2 per cent or 42,200.
“There were 579,500 employed females in July, compared to 537,500 in the similar quarter of 2021. Males, on the other hand, increased by 11,000 to 688,500,” she said.
She noted that youth employment also showed strong growth, with employed youth aged 14 to 24 years increasing by 18,800.
“Of this increase, females 20 to 24 years accounted for 80.3 per cent or 15,100,” she said.
She noted that clerks, service workers and shop and market sales workers and craft and related trades workers had the largest increases in employment.
Coy said a comparison of the July quarters of 2022 and 2021 showed that the group ‘clerks’, which includes customer service clerks, contact centre information clerks and enquiry clerks, increased by 25,400 to 132,200.
“This was the largest increase in employment among occupation groups, with females accounting for the majority of the increase, 16,100 or 63.4 per cent,” she said.
The STATIN director general noted that the group ‘service workers and shop and market sales workers’ increased by 21,400, moving to 290,700.
“Again, females accounted for the larger increase, 18,100 or 84.6 per cent. Within this group, there are personal service workers, such as waiters, bartenders and hairdressers, and also sales workers, such as street food vendors, store/supermarket/shop clerks and cashier and ticket clerks.
‘Craft and related trades workers’, which includes groups such as masons and plumbers, increased by 9,600 to 157,200. Unlike the other two occupation groups, the largest increase was for males, 6,600 or 68.8 per cent,” she said.
Coy stated that employment in the industries of ‘real estate and renting and business activities’, ‘accommodation and food service activities’, and ‘construction’ accounted for the largest increase in employment.
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Antigua and Barbuda hosts 14th Caribbean Conference on National Health Financing Initiative
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Antigua and Barbuda hosts 14th Caribbean Conference on National Health Financing Initiative)
The Minister of Health Sir Molwyn Joseph has called for a focus on primary health care to achieve universal health coverage.
The Minister was speaking at the formal opening of the 14th Caribbean Conference on National Health Financing Initiative currently underway in Antigua and Barbuda.
Sir Molwyn intimated that health promotion and health education are critical components to assure healthy lifestyles and reduce non-communicable diseases.
He further noted that this health education should begin at the primary school level and should form a part of its curriculum.
He added it is necessary for primary school students to be educated on the importance of adopting a healthy lifestyle, inclusive of healthy eating, and adequate rest so that they can make informed, healthy choices at a young age.
These early childhood practices will reduce incidences of childhood obesity and promote optimal health in adulthood.
This would ultimately help to reduce health care cost. The Minister noted further that with an adequate and functioning primary health care system, people can receive quality and comprehensive care.
This he says will reduce the pressures at the secondary and tertiary healthcare levels.
Also speaking at the conference opening was the Chairperson of the Medical Benefits Board, Senator Osbert Frederick.
Senator Frederick noted that the country’s strategic plan for health is to promote and provide high quality health services that are accessible and affordable by the citizens and residents of Antigua and Barbuda.
The plan, he says will have to be supported by effective policy formulation, health regulations and strategic partnership.
The goal of the national strategic plan for health the Senator adds is to empower individuals and families to manage their health, strengthen health systems and community support mechanisms and also to extend strategic partnership.
Day one of the conference focused on confronting COVID-19 and policy challenges in the Universal Coverage Agenda, Managing COVID-19 within the Context of Universal Health Coverage and Managing COVID-19: Coping strategies by Health Financing Agencies.
Day two will include a focus on experiences from mature health financing agencies, Universal Health care – management challenges of health financing sustainability.
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Mother makes urgent appeal to assist son with emergency brain surgery after he was struck in the head with iron pipe
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*EMERGENCY HELP NEEDED FOR 14 YEAR OLD JOSHUA DAVIS*
Good day, My name is Olivia Davis and I am the Mother of Joshua Davis. At this present moment, my son is in critical condition at the Sir Lester Bird Medical Center and is need of an emergency *BRAIN SURGERY*.
Joshua was hit in the head with an iron pipe during a misunderstanding less than 2 weeks ago.
Today, (19.10.22), the Doctor advised me that due to the increased swelling on the brain, he has less than 2 weeks to get the surgery completed or he will no longer be with me.
The total cost for the surgery is $14. 000US.
*Due to this untimely situation, I am asking for a little assistance for his fund raiser event @NeNe CaNdy’s Frozen Treats this upcoming Saturday 22nd October from 12pm until 9pm .*
If you are able to donate a $20 or bread, a case of drink, Napkin, anything of your choice, please understand it will be greatly appreciated.
You can contact me @ 780-1755 or drop off any contributes at NeNe’s located on Fort Road Opposite Brydens.
Thank you so much for taking the time out to read this message. God will work it out.
Thank you. God Bless.
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Scotiabank introduces new digital payment solution
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Scotiabank’s director, Global Transaction Banking, Caribbean South & East – Cristina Abreu. PHOTO COURTESY SCOTIABANK
SCOTIABANK has introduced Scotia eCom+, its new digital payment acceptance solution for businesses.
Businesses can set up a digital payment solution system to accept online payments from customers with Scotia eCom+.
“We’re really excited to launch Scotia eCom+, enabling clients to start accepting credit and debit card online payments from anywhere in the world,” said Cristina Abreu, the bank’s director, Global Transaction Banking, Caribbean South & East.
“We continue to invest in solutions that drive business value for our clients and support their transition to more secure and convenient digital options” she continued.
With Scotia eCom+, businesses can:
Accept customer payments using Scotiabank’s secure payment page. They can redirect your customers from your .COM to Scotiabank’s secure payment platform by embedding the payment form into your website, to process payments.
Add a customised payment page to your website. Scotiabank will work with your web developers for an easy integration of Scotia eCom+ to your site. Your customers can complete purchases and get instant payment notifications via email.
“Scotia eCom+ is affordable, easy to use and allows for real-time payment authorisation. The payment page is fully customisable and compatible with all mobile devices so that you can process your orders easily and more efficiently,” Abreu said.
For businesses that may not have a completed website, Scotia eCom+ Virtual Terminals offer the option to accept payments in real time.
“If you’re a business with mainly a social media presence, we can help you as well,” she said. “Reach out to us today via e-mail: gtb.merchantservices@scotiabank.com to get started.”
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WASA continues repair to ruptured line at Godineau River
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New steel pipes brought in by WASA to the Godineau River site of the rupture of the utility’s 36-inch diametre water transmission lines. Repair work continued all day on Wednesday. – Photo by Lincoln Holder
RESTORATION work has started on the 36-inch diameter transmission line at the Godineau River which ruptured on Tuesday after the steel support beams collapsed and fell into the river.
Most of south Trinidad immediately lost pipeborne water after the rupture.
WASA is hoping the repairs can be done within 36 hours.
Initially, the authority had given a timeline of between 48-72 hours to complete repairs, but after work began on Tuesday night, the time was revised to an estimated 36-hours to completion.
However, while work was being carried out at the Godineau River site, another water line ruptured at the Mon Repos Roundabout leading to another WASA crew having to be despatched to effect repairs. That rupture led to major flooding between Tuesday night and Wednesday morning.
In a statement, WASA said using its internal resources, work is underway at the Mosquito Creek, following an assessment which included interacting with all stakeholders including the Ministry of Works and Transport.
All materials to effect repairs have been identified and transported to the site.
“These works include the replacement of 150 metres of pipeline, 30 metres of fabricated pipework and the supporting structural works,” WASA said.
The WASA release said that its valve management protocol ensured a pipeborne water supply was returned to some of the communities effected and this will continue as all efforts are placed on returning full service to all customers.
Sections of the steel support beam are seen in the Godineau River after its collapse on Tuesday. With nothing to support its weight, the WASA transmission line which was resting on the support beams, eventually ruptured. – Photo by Lincoln Holder
Following calls for the urgent restoration of supply in this Divali Holy Week, the authority said it is aware of the importance of a water supply and remains committed to ensuring service is restored in the shortest possible time.
It also thanked the affected customers for their patience and understanding.
Commenting on the rupture, UNC shadow public utilities minister Barry Padarath said this was a reflection of the country where everything has collapsed.
“The public utilities sector has collapsed and the actions of government has run the utility companies into the ground. Therefore, it is having a tremendous effect on their ability to provide satisfactory services to consumers,” Padarath said.
He predicted that more aging, dilapidated infrastructure will collapse as over the past two budgets, government has cut material, supplies and maintenance by $600 million to WASA.
He called for an immediate review of all mains, substations and other related infrastructure in the public utilities sector in light of Tuesday’s incident.
Oropouche East MP Dr Roodal Moonilal also called for quality control and regular inspections of these and other works so as to avoid future disruptions.
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NACTA: Affected party won’t like unfavourable poll
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Veteran pollster Dr Vishnu Bisram. –
NACTA pollster Dr Vishnu Bisram on Wednesday fended off criticism of his organisation and its methodologies levelled by UNC officials, by saying in a statement to Newsday: no one likes polls which are unfavourable to them.
“Generally, political parties and candidates in developing societies don’t like opinion polls that are not favorable to them.
“The latest poll in Trinidad was not favorable to the UNC as currently constituted. The nation feels if the party UNC were to be reconstituted under strong credible leadership, it will sweep the next elections.”
Bisram said a poll was an aggregation of views from a scientifically-constructed sample, conducted by interviewing people randomly to represent the composition of the population.
“All polls have a margin of error. The error depends on the confidence level and the sample sauce. Generally, polls are conducted at a 95 per cent confidence level. The larger the size, the smaller the sample error. In general, the margin of error for a 500 size sample is four per cent.”
He said pollsters generally state their methodology, with NACTA polls conducted in face to face interviews not by telephone.
“The gender construction was 50-50 male to female. The ethnic composition was 41 per cent Indian, 39 per cent African, 19 per cent mixed, one per cent other.
“If the poll had shown the UNC winning, would it have been attacked? Political parties are free to accept or reject the findings. It is merely a guide on popular support at a particular point in time. Parties may reject the findings at their own peril.”
Bisram said his latest poll had found the PNM and the Prime Minister extremely unpopular, but voters don’t want the UNC as an alternative.
“The PNM has not rejected the findings showing that party is unpopular. Most of the political figures in the UNC, in private, including more than half of its MPs, inform me that the findings are spot on.
“If the Opposition were united under an acceptable credible leader, like a Gary Griffith or Phillip Alexander or Vasant Bharath, or Bhoe Tewarie or Fuad Khan or some other national high profile leader, the PNM will be blown away,” Bisram said.
Bisram said the poll gave qualitative as opposed to quantitative data because interviewers were still in the fields.
“NACTA has been doing polls in Trinidad since 1995. It was founded by Trinidadian and Guyanese teachers in America to do research and organise lectures on socio-politico issues.
“The concept and initiative was that of a Trinidadian Vassan Ramracha. Several of the teachers, including Ramracha, did surveys in Guyana since 1990. Other teachers did surveys in Antigua, Grenada, St Lucia, St Kitts, etcetera. I did surveys in Mauritius, Fiji, India, New York, and other countries,” Bisram said.
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No school on Friday Loop Barbados
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The Ministry of Education, Technological and Vocational Training has advised that there will be no school on Friday, October 21.
The day, which has been designated Teachers’ Professional Day, will see teachers across the island engaging in a number of activities, for their own professional development as well as for the benefit of their charges.
School will resume on Monday, October 24.
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PM elated to see rise in young farmers
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Mason Hall farmer Anderson Duncan, right, sells his produce at World Food Day, Parade Ground, Bacolet, Wednesday. – Photo by David Reid
THE Prime Minister said he was pleased with the attendance and participation at World Food Day celebrations at Parade Grounds, Bacolet, Wednesday. “There seems to be a rising interest in agriculture in the country, especially among young people.,” he said.
Dr Rowley said while Tobago farmers are “doing their bit, there is a whole lot more that I expect as the interest grows.
“But there is really a genuine interest in farming among the younger people. And that is what we need to encourage.”
Rowley said he has been concerned about the dwindling stock of older farmers.
“One of the problems we are having is that a lot of the older farmers have retired so there wasn’t a generation of new farmers. But I think we are getting that now.”
He said the growing interest in agriculture among young people coincides with the technological advances in the field.
‘This is allowing farming to be not just drudgery. There is a lot of high tech in farming now and they would be very impressed to see what is happening without the backbreaking type of agriculture.”
Rowley is also hoping that the Youth Agricultural Shade House Project, which was launched in September, could be replicated in Tobago.
The one-year certification programme, which caters to young people between the ages of 16 and 35, is a collaboration between the St Augustine Campus of the University of the West indies and the National Agricultural Research Extension Institute of Guyana.
It is being conducted at the Chaguaramas Development Authority Agricultural Park, Tucker Valley, Chaguaramas.
Asked what would be his advice to young people who aspire to be doctors and lawyers, Rowley said, “ Well, if all of us are lawyers and doctors, we will have a lot of hungry lawyers and doctors because the most important thing is that whatever you do for life, you need to be fed and you need quality food.”
He said if it is done properly, people can make a decent living from farming.
Rowley, who has a goat farm in Mason Hall, recalled as a child his entire family was involved in farming.
“We all had a physical role to play. But it was good because we learnt everything. So now we don’t have to do that much back breaking work.”
He said, though, the most important lesson is that an individual cannot be forced into farming.
“You have to want to be a farmer. You have to like it. Especially if you are doing animals, you can’t take days off. It is virtually an everyday job and that means you have to have a genuine interest.
“So wherever that genuine interest exists that is the first hurdle and such a person can be encouraged to do well. And I think we have great potential here .”
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