Trinidad and Tobago, Colombia to strengthen trade relations

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The Couva/Pt Lisas Chamber of Commerce (CPCC) urges the government and CAL to explore the possibility of direct flights between Trinidad and Tobago and Colombia.

In a press release issued on Friday, the CPCC said this is vital to facilitate better trade relations between the two countries.

The release noted that the CPCC met with Martha Cecilia Pinilla Perdomo, ambassador of Colombia, and her team at the Colombian Embassy, Port of Spain, on August 15. The discussions centred on ways the two countries can improve trade benefits and opportunities, given their close geographical proximity.

President of the CPCC Mukesh Ramsingh reaffirmed the chamber’s commitment and expressed his desire to continue working towards expanding the opportunities available.

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Caribbean Immigrant Fighter For UFC 278 Main Event

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News Americas, NEW YORK, NY, Fri. Aug. 19, 2022: Caribbean immigrant fighter Leon “Rocky” Edwards will face Kamaru Usman of Nigeria in Saturday’s UFC 278 main event for the welterweight belt in Salt Lake City, Utah.

Edwards, who was born in Jamaica, believes this is the opportune time to fight Usman, who is coming off a torrid, three-fight year in 2021.

“Now is the perfect time,” Edwards (19-3-1) said Thursday. “He’s been in so many wars. He’s been hurt by Colby, hurt by Gilbert. His body is showing that. I’m fresher, I’m bigger, and I’m excited to prove to the world that I’m number one.”

(L-R) Kamaru Usman of Nigeria and Leon Edwards of Jamaica pose after facing off during the UFC 278 press conference at Vivint Arena on August 18, 2022 in Salt Lake City, Utah. (Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC)

The UFC 278 match-up is a rematch from December of 2015, which was a unanimous decision victory for Usman (20-1).

Edwards has not tasted defeat since, winning his last nine bouts. Yet that loss still drives him, and this finally marks the chance to redeem himself–as well as win his first-ever UFC championship.

“I hate the feeling of losing,” Edwards told Sports Illustrated. “I still hate that loss. Kamaru getting that decision over me has driven me in each fight. It’s a feeling I remember. I think about it every time I train. It’s been a long, hard road of almost seven years to get here. It’s an amazing feeling. I’m happy, I’m grateful, and I’m fully prepared. This is my time.”

If Usman wins, he will extend his UFC win streak to 16, tying the legendary Anderson Silva.

But Edwards is confident: “I’ve overcome so many obstacles to get here, from being born in Jamaica to now fighting for the UFC world title. I know who I am. I’m going out there Saturday to perform, and God willing, I’ll get the victory,” he added.

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Khadija Shaw stars in big Man City victory Loop Jamaica

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Khadija Shaw in action for Manchester City.

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Reggae Girlz striker Khadija Shaw scored two early goals in Madrid as Manchester City cruised past Kazakh side Tomris-Turan 6-0 in the Women’s Champions League first qualifying round on Thursday.

The Jamaican opened the scoring from Lauren Hemp’s cross in the fourth minute and headed in a second from Chloe Kelly’s delivery in the 21st minute

Shaw’s early double set the tone for a dominant display, with a clinical finish from Hemp in the 45th minute handed City a three-goal cushion at the break.

In the second half, substitute Vicky Losada scored the fourth goal from close-range in the 82nd minute, before Deyna Castellanos marked her competitive debut with a maiden strike from the penalty spot in the 89th minute before a late own goal completed the rout.

City now face Real Madrid in the Spanish capital on Sunday after the hosts beat Sturm Graz 6-0, with the winners progressing to the second phase of qualifying.

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South Africa complete innings defeat of England in 1st test Loop Jamaica

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South Africa’s Kagiso Rabada celebrates taking the wicket of England’s Ben Stokes during the third day of their test match at Lord’s cricket ground in London, Friday, Aug. 19, 2022. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth).

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LONDON (AP) — England were given a reality check in their new era under Ben Stokes as the team fell to defeat by South Africa by an innings and 12 runs inside three days in the first test at Lord’s on Friday.

After taking a lead of 161 runs into the second innings, the Proteas dismissed England for 149 in 37.4 overs and went 1-0 ahead in the three-test series.

Under new captain Stokes and new coach Brendon McCullum, England had swept a series 3-0 against New Zealand in June and also beaten India in a test in July by taking an aggressive approach to their batting.

That didn’t work against South Africa and their hostile pace attack. England lost their 20 wickets in the match in a total of 82.4 overs.

The South Africans resumed on 289 for seven on Day 3 and were bowled out for 326 after an hour’s play.

England didn’t even make it to tea.

The second test starts Thursday in Manchester.

Final scores in the match: England 165 & 149; South Africa 326.

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Secret ingredient from summer corn lifts Cajun maque choux Loop Jamaica

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The star of maque choux, one of the classic dishes of Louisiana’s Cajun country, is fresh summer corn.

Naturally sweet kernels are in delicious balance with a savoury mix of vegetables and crawfish. But it can veer to the heavy side, thanks largely to the addition of cream.

To lighten the recipe for our book Milk Street Tuesday Nights, which limits recipes to 45 minutes or less, we utilize an element that most cooks throw out — the corn cobs.

Instead of weighing down the dish with dairy, which tends to dull other flavours, we extract the “milk” of the corn.

After cutting the kernels off, we use the back of the knife to scrape the cobs, releasing their starchy liquid to add a rich, creamy body that doesn’t overwhelm other ingredients.

Pronounced “mock shoe,” which is said to be a French inflexion of a Native American word, this Creole classic usually is made with crawfish and/or tasso ham.

Both are hard to come by, so we opted for andouille sausage for its smoky, meaty flavour.

We also swapped the standard green bell pepper for a poblano chilli, which has an earthy flavour and mild heat.

Stirring a tablespoon of cider vinegar into the finished hash brightened it even more.

Maque Choux with Andouille Sausage

Ingredients

3 ears of corn, husks and silk removed

1 tbsp grapeseed or other neutral oil

6 oz andouille sausage, halved lengthwise and cut into 1/2 -inch pieces

2 tbsps salted butter

1 small yellow onion, finely chopped

1 small red bell pepper, stemmed, seeded and finely chopped

1 poblano chilli, stemmed, seeded and finely chopped

2 medium garlic cloves, minced

1/2 tsp dried thyme

1 tbsp cider vinegar

4 scallions, thinly sliced

Kosher salt and ground black pepper

Method

Using a chef’s knife, cut the kernels from the ears of corn. Set aside. One at a time, stand each stripped cob in a wide bowl, then use the back of the knife to scrape from top to bottom, allowing the liquid to fall into the bowl. Add the kernels to the bowl and set them aside.

In a 12-inch skillet over medium-high, heat the oil until shimmering. Add the sausage and cook, stirring, until well browned, about 3 minutes. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate and discard any fat in the skillet.

Set the skillet over medium and melt the butter. Add the onion, bell pepper, poblano chilli and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Cook, scraping up any browned bits and occasionally stirring until the vegetables soften 5 to 7 minutes. Stir in the garlic and thyme, then cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Increase to medium-high and add the corn kernels and liquid, 3/4 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Cook, stirring, until the corn is crisp-tender, 3 to 5 minutes.

Return the sausage to the skillet, stir and cook until heated through about 1 minute. Stir in the vinegar, then taste and season with salt and pepper. Stir in the scallions.

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Police kept busy investigating seven woundings, five of which occurred in a single day; latest victim said to be hospitalized

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A teenager is one of several people nursing injuries, as the Police investigate seven separate wounding incidents – five of which occurred on the same day, Tuesday, August 16.

The 19-year-old is the most recent victim, however, having being injured on Thursday, August 18, shortly after 6 p.m., in Potters.

It is alleged that he is hospitalized after being chopped multiple times about the body and in the neck and head.

The incident allegedly stemmed from a feud between the youth and another man.

In one of the earlier woundings, a Golden Grove man reported to the Police that he had been slashed with a knife, on the forehead and right index finger.

This offence reportedly occurred at about 8:45 p.m. on August 15, after the victim told his attacker to leave the compound of the KOB2 Supermarket on Fort Road.

As a result of this instruction, an argument reportedly ensued between the two, during which the alleged perpetrator attacked and wounded the Golden Grove man.

The victim was subsequently transported to the hospital by the Emergency Medical Services (EMS).

Meanwhile, another stabbing incident involved a Vernons resident and a Grays Farm man.

Reportedly, the attacker is the ex-boyfriend of the victim’s current girlfriend, and he is alleged to have used a knife to wound the man on his right instep during an altercation.

It is also alleged that the perpetrator beat the victim’s seven-year-old daughter with a 2 x 4 piece of wood on her left hand.

The two victims were treated at the hospital for the injuries they sustained during the incident.

A search was carried out for the offender, but without success, the Police say.

In another stabbing incident on Tuesday, at about 7 a.m., a Potters Village man reported that he had been stabbed with a knife by a Fort Road woman, the mother of his child.

Reportedly the man and his girlfriend had a domestic dispute over a message she read on his phone; and, in the altercation, he was stabbed twice to his lower back.

He, too, had to be treated at the hospital for his injuries.

In a separate instance, hospital officials reportedly telephoned the Police and reported that a young man with a bleeding wound to his head had presented himself for treatment. The man was also bleeding from his ears.

Reports are that the patient – a Loblolly Hill, Grays Farm, man – had been assaulted by a young man with a piece of 2 x 4 lumber, which resulted in a wound to the right side of his head and cuts to his left ear.

It is unclear what sparked this incident, which occurred in Grays Farm at about 3:46 p.m.

Another stabbing took place at 10:15 p.m. that night on Bennett Street, Villa.

Reports are that a McKinnons man had to be rushed to the Emergency Room with a bleeding wound to the left side of his chest and one to his forehead.

However, a source says the victim gave only his name to the Police; he has refused to give them any information about the incident.

His injuries, according to a doctor, are not serious, and he reportedly is in a stable condition.

In yet another domestic dispute, a 21-year-old Bendals Village woman reported that her 27-year-old boyfriend of the same address had assaulted her – punching her in the face and biting her on the chest.

Reportedly, the young woman had been at home, having a phone conversation with a friend, which apparently irritated her boyfriend. A scuffle occurred, during which he allegedly inflicted the injuries.

The Police conducted a search for him and discovered that he, too, had been injured. He alleged that, during the altercation, the girlfriend had bitten him on the left hand.

The pair had to seek medical attention for their injuries.

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Thirsty intruder breaks into and ransacks cafeteria at Jennings Secondary School

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Schools across Antigua and Barbuda are some two weeks away from reopening, and thieves are already making the educational institutions a target.

As a result, the Police are investigating a break-in at the Jennings Secondary.

Reports say the school’s grounds man reported to the Bolans Police Station that the cafeteria at the institution had been broken into. The intruder apparently had smashed in a window with a stone and gained access that way.

The cafeteria manager reported that a refrigerator door had been left open, two empty juice boxes were placed on the counter by the unknown intruder, and the building was also ransacked.- REAL NEWS

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CAL returns as CPL airline

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CARIBBEAN Airlines (CAL) is once again the official airline of the Hero Caribbean Premier League’s (CPL) T20 cricket Tournament.

CAL made the announcement in a statement on Friday.

The airline will partner with CPL for the latter’s Hero T20 tournament which runs from August 31-September 30 at four countries across the region.

CAL last partnered with the CPL in 2019.

Airline CEO Garvin Medera said: “As the official airline of the Hero Caribbean Premier League 2022, CAL is happy to reunite the fans and officials, for the region’s biggest sports party. With the lifting of travel restrictions and the ability to move freely, the excitement around CPL 2022 is tremendous.”

Medera added that CAL understands the value of sport in uniting the region.

“We look forward to sharing a real Caribbean experience with the talented players, enthusiastic fans and all travellers.”

Hero CPL’s commercial director Jamie Stewart said: “It’s great to be moving across the islands again in this, Hero CPL’s 10th year.”

He added, “CAL is our trusted long-term partner in ensuring that CPL players and crew arrive safely and on time, and we thank them once again for partnering with us.”

TT, Guyana, St Lucia and St Kitts and Nevis will host this year’s T20.

The finals will be played in Guyana.

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Bandit dies 1 day after being shot during robbery spree

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Andrew Newyear who was shot during a police operation on Thursday morning has succumbed to his injuries while receiving medical attention at the Georgetown Public Hospital.

He was one of the men who hijacked a taxi at Vryheid’s Lust, Railway Embankment, East Coast Demerara (ECD). The driver of the car was later found in the trunk.

Newyear and Rawle Franklin were shot and injured during a high-speed chase, while Hamza Samuels and Emmanual Hale were arrested.

Dead, Andrew Newyear

It was reported that Joshua Singh, a taxi driver attached to the Shamo Taxi Base at Vryheid’s Lust, Railway Embankment, ECD was rescued by the police after he was forced into the trunk of his car.

Joshua Singh was questioned and he related to the ranks that while he was seated in the driver’s seat of his car, he was approached by three of the suspects – one of whom pointed a gun at him and ordered him out of the car.

He was afraid for his life and so he complied and the men ordered him into the trunk of the car and locked him in there. He further related that the car drove off heading west on the said Railway Embankment Road.

The car later stopped and he heard talking, then it continued to drive and later he heard the car hit into something, and thereafter he heard loud explosions suspected to be gunshots.

Rank also recovered from motorcar PSS 2705, eight cellular phones, one Laptop computer, and a female purse. Two of the bandits had already confessed to several robberies and the carjacking.

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WATCH: Fire Destroys Marigot Structure – St. Lucia Times News

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Officers at the Fire Service Headquarters in Castries responded to a call for assistance at a structural fire at Fond Mange, Marigot on Thursday 18th August 2022 at 11:05 p.m.

Saint Lucia Fire Service (SLFS) Communications Officer Annia Mitchel disclosed that emergency personnel found an approximately 16 x 16 ft wooden structure fully engulfed in flames.

Mitchel said The structure, unoccupied at the time, was destroyed.

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However, no other properties were affected.

There are no further details at this time.

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