Venezuelan charged with human trafficking, gang offences

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Sixto Rafael Marcano Carrion, charged with trafficking in children, causing a child to become a prostitute, transporting a person for prostitution and being a gang leader in the South Western Division last Friday. – Photo Courtesy TTPS

A Venezuelan man has been charged for a series of human trafficking related offices after he was arrested by police in Santa Flora last Friday.

A police media release on Monday reported that Sixto Rafael Marcano Carrion was one of four Venzuelans intercepted by police in the South Western Division.

Carrion was handed over to the Special Investigations Task Force (SITF) and was charged with trafficking in children, causing a child to become a prostitute, transporting a person for prostitution and being a gang leader.

He was expected to appear before a Chaguanas magistrate on Monday.

Two men and two women who were with him at the time were detained, as they were found with a gun.

In the media release acting Police Commissioner McDonald Jacob said he was pleased with the arrest, as it reflected the work of the police in tackling crime at and disrupting criminal networks.

“I am pleased that we have made another solid breakthrough, as these heartless criminals can never feel that they have a free pass to operate in Trinidad and Tobago.

“The TTPS will continue to vigorously pursue and arrest those involved in trafficking in children, child prostitution and other heinous crimes that feed on the suffering of the innocent and vulnerable.”

Carrion was charged by Cpl Antoine and WPC Edwards.

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Parang stalwart Henry Pereira dies at 76

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Henry Pereira

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Parang stalwart and legend Henry Pereira has died at 76.

Pereira died on September 25 after a long illness. His funeral took place four days later at St Anthony’s RC Church in Tabaquite.

The National Parang Association of TT (NPATT) offered condolences to his wife, family, and members of the band Los Reyes, previously Los Muchachos del Agua.

A statement on Saturday from NPATT said Pereira, fondly known as the Spanish teacher from Tabaquite, started his teaching career at Rio Claro Government Secondary School. He later taught at the only secondary school in the area, Tabaquite Composite.

As a parrandero, said the release, he was a guitarist and lead singer of both Los Muchachos del Agua and Los Reyes.

His parang career began with Los Muchachos del Agua in 1973 when he started as guitarist for the band,” the statement said. “But his voice took prominence when on one occasion, the original lead singer did not show up, and he was asked to do the solo. His performance won him the prize for the best lead singer.”

The statement added that he won this title numerous times and had recorded well-known parang songs such as Parranda Fina, En El Corazon del Hombre, Andamos Buscando, Soca Sereno and Canta Noel.

It said Pereira was one of the country’s top composers of parang, a skill he passed on to many young parranderos.

NPATT’s president Alicia Jaggasar also expressed sadness at his death.

She said, “Mr Pereira will be missed. Many parang bands play his music, and his contribution to the artform would live in the hearts of all parranderos and parang lovers forever.”

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PTSC celebrates its travellers

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City Gate, Port of Spain – Photo by Ayanna Kinsale

On Monday morning, while travellers waited for their PTSC bus service at City Gate, they were treated to events that formed part of the company’s Customer Service Week. Giveaways will continue in the afternoon period and throughout this week.

Soca music filled the entire pavilion and many prizes were given away. All passengers and passers-by had to do was spin a wheel or draw from a box to see if they won. There were mugs, reusable water bottles, keychains, openers, KFC vouchers and umbrellas. The unlucky few who spun and did not win did not go home empty-handed but left with a box of Swiss mac and cheese, sponsored by VemcoTT.

PTSC also showcased the enhancement of its coach waiting lounge. The air-conditioned room, equipped with charging ports, comfortable seats and washrooms is offered to those passengers who have a ticket for the coach. At the lounge, Ferreira Optical, the eyeglasses company, offered its services to the waiting travellers.

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Llega Joe Biden a la Isla y anunció una inversión para ayudar al País en eventos atmosféricos

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El presidente de Estados Unidos, Joe Biden llegó hace pocos minutos a la Isla tras el paso del huracán Fiona. En su más reciente publicación en Twitter informó que brindará una nueva inversión , para ayudar a Puerto Rico a prepararse ante la llegada de futuros eventos atmosféricos.

“Dije que estaríamos con la gente de Puerto Rico todo el tiempo que fuera necesario. Lo dije en serio.

A raíz del huracán Fiona, estoy anunciando una inversión de $60 millones para apuntalar diques y muros contra inundaciones, y crear un nuevo sistema de advertencia de inundaciones para ayudar a los residentes a prepararse mejor para futuras tormentas.

Este financiamiento se basa en nuestro trabajo para apoyar la resiliencia de Puerto Rico, como los $1.3 mil millones que asignamos a la isla para protegerla contra futuros desastres. Y los casi $700 millones en inversiones en infraestructura desde que firmé la Ley de Infraestructura Bipartidist”, dijo el primer mandatario de la nación estadounidense.

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Reportan emanaciones de gases en escuela en Lares

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Las autoridades investigan el lunes, una querella de emanaciones de gas en la escuela intermedia Ramón de Jesús Sierra, ubicada en la avenida Los Patriotas en Lares.

Según la Policía, varios estudiantes y maestros resultaron afectados por las emanaciones.

El agente Vélez Orta, junto a personal del Cuerpo de Bomberos de Lares, llegaron al plantel escolar e informaron que las clases fueron suspendidas.

Al momento se investiga la procedencia de las emanaciones.

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Two judges sworn in Loop Barbados

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Madam Justice Laurie-Ann Smith-Bovell and Justice Carlisle Greaves were today sworn in as judges, with Greaves’ appointment being extended for a further three years.

President of Barbados, Her Excellency The Most Honourable Dame Sandra Mason, administered the Oaths of Office to Madam Justice Smith-Bovell and Justice Greaves, at State House, on Saturday, October 1. Both appointments took effect from October 1, 2022.

President of Barbados, Her Excellency The Most Honourable Dame Sandra Mason, with Madam Justice Laurie-Ann Smith-Bovell, and Justice Carlisle Greaves after the brief ceremony.

At the end of the brief ceremony, Madam Justice Smith-Bovell said she was pleased with her appointment, and gave the assurance that she “will continue to contribute positively to the administration of justice”.

She was appointed in 2019 to act as a judge, with particular emphasis on reducing the backlog in the criminal jurisdiction.

About his appointment, Justice Greaves said: “It is a duty of every citizen to answer when the nation calls, and that is what I am doing again on this occasion. I hope to serve my nation well over the next three years.”

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Election départementale validée aux Abymes 2

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La procédure administrative de Francillonne Jacoby-Koaly, Siméone Bousardo-Boucard, Max Céligny et Jean-Claude Sommera visant à obtenir l’inéligibilité de Fabert Michely et Eliane Guiougou, le binôme élu lors des dernières élections départementales, ainsi que celle de leur binôme suppléant, Jacqueline Thenard et Fulbert Henry, a échoué en dernier ressort devant le Conseil d’Etat.

Déjà en janvier 2022, le tribunal administratif de la Guadeloupe avait rejeté leur demande visant à annuler leur élection et à prononcer l’inéligibilité des élus et même celle d’Eric Jalton. Vendredi dernier, le Conseil d’Etat a rejeté leur requête

ont demandé au tribunal administratif de la Guadeloupe d’annuler les opérations électorales qui se sont déroulées les 20 et 27 juin 2021 en vue de l’élection des conseillers départementaux du canton n° 2 de la commune des Abymes (Guadeloupe) et de prononcer l’inéligibilité de M. Eric Jalton,.

Par un jugement n° 2100719 du 18 janvier 2022, a rejeté cette protestation. Pour commencer, il était reproché à Eric Jalton, maire de la commune des Abymes et président de la communauté d’agglomération Cap excellence, qui appartient au même mouvement politique « Frapp générations solidaires » que les candidats élus, d’avoir mené une campagne médiatique au profit de ces derniers en utilisant les moyens de la commune et de la communauté d’agglomération. « Il n’est nullement établi ou allégué que les copies d’écran, que les plaignants se sont bornés à produire proviennent du compte de ces personnes publiques sur un réseau social ». Par ailleurs, le seul fait que le soutien apporté aux candidats par Eric Jalton, en sa qualité de maire et président de la communauté d’agglomération, figure sur certaines des professions de foi des élus n’est pas de nature à entacher d’irrégularité le scrutin. Les autres griefs relatifs à l’absence de rideau sur les isoloirs ou le remplacement de la liste d’émargement, « réimprimée en raison de son caractère incomplet », ont été balayés par les sages du palais royal tout comme les pressions et intimidations subies par les assesseurs.

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Un blessé grave à Sainte-Anne suite à une collision entre un véhicule et un deux-roues

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 Un homme de 35 ans a grièvement été blessé suite à une collision avec un véhicule ce dimanche. 

Ce dimanche, peu après 18h30, les secours ont été contactés au boulevard de la Criée à Sainte-Anne, sur la Route Nationale 1 pour un choc entre un véhicule et un deux-roues.Arrivés sur place, ils ont découvert le conducteur du deux-roues, grièvement blessé, a été transporté au Chu. Le chauffeur du véhicule a pour sa part pris la fuite.L’accident a mobilisé une ambulance et un engin incendie, huit sapeurs pompiers, le Smur et une brigade de gendarmerie.

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Tropical Wave approaching Windward Islands Loop Cayman Islands

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Weather disturbances

(image: National Hurricane Center)

The National Hurricane Center reported on October 3 that a tropical wave is currently located several hundred miles east of the southern Windward Islands.

There is a possibility that this wave could develop into a tropical depression within the next couple of days as it moves westward.

By midweek, it is expected to reach the Windward Islands and the eastern Caribbean Sea.

Interests in the Windward Islands are encouraged to monitor this development.

In addition to this tropical wave, the National Hurricane Center is also reporting a disturbance a few hundred miles south-southwest of the Cabo Verde Islands.

Regarding this system, a tropical depression is likely to form around the middle part of this week. Further development will become less likely by the end of the week due to increasing upper-level winds. The system is forecast to move westward, then turn northwestward or northward by the end of the week over the eastern tropical Atlantic.

The chance of formation through 48 hours is medium, at 50 per cent.

The chance of formation through 5 days is high, at 70 per cent.

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Renewed calls for J’cans to use non violent ways to solve conflict Loop Jamaica

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Jamaicans are, again, being encouraged to resort to non-violent methods of conflict resolution.

Minister of Education and Youth, Fayval Williams, emphasised that this is imperative to prevent disputes from escalating to fatal outcomes.

Williams made the statement while extending condolences to the family of slain Kingston Technical High School student, Michion Campbell.

The youngster was stabbed by another student on September 29 during a dispute at the institution, where she succumbed to her injuries.

Williams described the incident as “a tragedy on so many levels”, noting that “a young life [was] lost in a moment of anger and another life blighted by what was reported to be a senseless act of violence.”

Consequently, the Minister added, “we must learn to resolve our disputes without resorting to violence.”

Williams said the Education Ministry welcomed the partnership forged with the Justice Ministry “to bring restorative justice practices to our schools, to help our students navigate a conflict-laden society.”

“It’s not that we are ever going to [be able to fully] do away with conflicts. But what we want to learn is how we manage conflicts, how we deescalate conflicts, how we get out of conflicts, how we not become a part of escalating conflict to a point where you have violence and death,” Mrs. Williams said.

She also offered condolences to the family of Wolmer’s Boys School student, Raheem Shaw, who was shot by his father on September 28 after being mistaken for an intruder.

Mrs. Williams was addressing the Ministry’s semi-virtual National Grooming Policy students’ consultation session at the Wolmer’s Boys’ School in Kingston, on Friday (September 30).

She noted that the session was hosted to help students and other stakeholders get a better understanding of the context and rationale for the guidelines developed and get their perspectives.

“This is a continuation in a series that will involve members of the public, principals, parents and students from different parts of the island, as we seek to develop consensus on this very controversial topic of dress and grooming in our schools,” she indicated.

Williams said schools are regarded as microcosms of society and, as such, provide the foundation for students’ socialisation and preparation for entry into the wider world of work and civic engagement.

She emphasised that dress and grooming form a “critical part” of their development and are closely linked to character development.

“Within this context, the Ministry of Education and Youth is committed to the holistic development of our students in which the cognitive, spiritual, socio-emotional needs are nurtured. Even as we do so, we seek to ensure that all students have equal access to education, that a proper learning environment is maintained, and that the discipline to secure this is assured,” Mrs. Williams maintained.

She informed that the Ministry is also hosting consultations on the nutrition in schools draft policy, adding that there will be dialogue on future policies.

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