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Una niña de 11 años, que atravesaba una situación de extrema vulnerabilidad y padecía problemas de desnutrición, murió en Argentina tras descompensarse en la escuela a la que asistía en el barrio de Barracas, Comuna 4 de la Ciudad Autónoma de Buenos Aires.

La menor vivía en la villa 21-24, un asentamiento precario de la capital argentina, y estudiaba en la Escuela N° 11 D.E. 5 República de Haití, desde 2017.

El pasado viernes 12 de agosto, la niña sufrió una descompensación en el centro educativo. “No perdía el conocimiento, pero no podía estar parada, temblaba“, contó la docente Ailén Galante, según cita Diario con Vos.

Los docentes llamaron al Sistema de Atención Médica de Emergencias (SAME), el servicio público y gratuito de atención de emergencias de Buenos Aires, para que la atendiesen; sin embargo, luego de una hora de espera y una nueva llamada, el auxilio no llegó.

Su familia la retiró del colegio y el lunes 15 de agosto fue ingresada al Hospital Penna, uno de los principales hospitales públicos de Buenos Aires, donde falleció. Se esperan los resultados de la autopsia para determinar las causas exactas de la muerte.

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El personal del centro educativo responsabiliza de la muerte de esta niña al Gobierno de la Ciudad de Buenos Aires.

“Creemos que esto se podría haber evitado porque nosotros tomamos todas las acciones necesarias para que esto no sucediera. Estamos seguros que esto fue culpa de un Estado ausente que tiene la decisión política de no ocuparse de nuestros pibes”, dijo Galante a Página 12.

La docente explicó que la menor comenzó el primer grado en la escuela en 2017. Para entonces, los docentes conocían la situación de vulnerabilidad de su familia debido a que varios de sus hermanos habían sido alumnos en el colegio.

De acuerdo con un comunicado de los docentes, publicado por La Izquierda Diario, “ya en los primeros días de su ingreso a la escuela, se pidió la intervención del EOE (Equipo de Orientación Escolar) debido a la clara vulnerabilidad de derechos que atravesaba la niña y su familia”.

Cuentan que en 2018 y 2019 se presentó un certificado médico que indicaba la necesidad de “un refuerzo hipercalórico de vianda”, pero este, que era insuficiente, “no se le otorgó el año pasado”.

“Fueron 6 años los que transitó en nuestra escuela. Seis años en los que el Estado estuvo ausente, en los que solo se obstaculizaron los intentos por intervenir frente a tanta vulnerabilidad e injusticia”, denunciaron los decentes.

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Nota original de RT Español.

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A 26-year-old bus conductor was shot and injured sometime after 11 Wednesday morning at a section of Half-Way-Tree Road in St Andrew, impacting traffic flow on the main thoroughfare for several hours.

The condition of the bus conductor is not known at this time.

The police told Loop News that the conductor was on a bus travelling along Half-Way-Tree Road when on getting to the vicinity of National Baking Company, a Probox motor car with occupants aboard approached the bus. The occupants opened fire hitting the conductor.

The police arrived on the scene quickly enough to pursue the Probox. The driver of the vehicle took the police on a chase through several communities in the Maxfield Park Avenue area, where the driver was forced to stop on Ransford Avenue.

The occupants fled the vehicle and escaped on foot.

The Probox was seized by the police for forensic examination and collection of other evidence to successfully conclude the investigation.

A motive has not yet been established for the shooting.

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The Antigua and Barbuda Tourism Authority (ABTA) showcased the beautiful twin-island destination in a series of events in The Hamptons, New York’s ritzy summer playground for the rich and famous.

Now in its twelfth year, the popular Antigua & Barbuda Hamptons Challenge Regatta was expanded this year to a four-day family festival.

Hundreds of visitors were treated to steel pan music, a host of family-friendly activities such as face painting and costumed dancers, and delectable Antigua and Barbuda cuisine.  30 exhibitors attended the festival last week at the John Steinbeck Waterfront Park, Sag Harbor, including travel advisors who were promoting and selling the twin-islands to an affluent and receptive audience.

Antigua and Barbuda’s Minister of Tourism, the Hon. Charles “Max” Fernandez”, led the delegation from Antigua & Barbuda who travelled to The Hamptons to oversee and attend the series of events

Commenting on the festivities, Minister Fernandez said, “The Antigua & Barbuda Hamptons Challenge is one of the most eagerly anticipated events on our marketing calendar, which highlights our dominance as a premier sailing destination and promote the most important event on our calendar, Antigua Sailing Week.  We are delighted to expand our outreach this year by extending the promotion to a four-day event, bringing greater awareness of our multi-faceted, twin-island destination to this key source market of affluent travellers.” 

The highlight of the Festival was the Antigua & Barbuda Hamptons Challenge Regatta on Saturday, August 13th. Nineteen yachts competed in and around Noyack Bay in this handicapped race organized by the Peconic Bay Sailing Association.    The winning team receives the biggest sailing prize in the Northeast, an all-expenses paid trip for the Captain and Crew to Antigua to race in the spectacular 2023 Antigua Sailing Week (www.sailingweek.com . The race was followed by a special Awards Cocktail Party at John Steinbeck Waterfront Park in Sag Harbor.

This year’s winner was “Big Boat” skippered by Bud Rogers with a time of 1:11:10.   Rogers and his crew will travel to Antigua to participate in Antigua Sailing Week to be held from April 29 – May 5, 2023.  Antigua and Barbuda’s Tourism Minister presented the Antigua and Barbuda top prize at the Awards Cocktail Party to Rogers and his crew.

Antigua and Barbuda prize partners included: Dream Yacht Charter, Falmouth Harbour Marina, Axxess Marine and Locman Italy

During his visit, Minister Fernandez paid a courtesy call on the Mayor of Sag Harbor, His Worship Mr. James Larocca, who presented him with a City Proclamation on behalf of the people of Sag Harbor, to honour and recognize the bonds of friendship that exist between their communities.

Minister Fernandez was also interviewed by the leading local newspaper, the Sag Harbor Express, and appeared on WLNG RADIO with celebrity host Bonnie Grice.

CEO of the Antigua and Barbuda Tourism Authority said, “We appreciate the tremendous support we receive each year from the Mayor, our Regatta founder and manager Theresa Roden, and the wider Sag Harbor community. This year we were delighted to partner with two of our own, the tremendously talented team of Tanya Willock and Temidra Willock-Morsch, owners of Hidden Gem boutique, alongside their mother Genevieve who is originally from Freetown. Thank you for contributing your invaluable time and sharing your well-heeled clientele with us to promote our wonderful country.”

Additional members of the Antigua & Barbuda delegation were Dean Fenton, Director of Tourism, ABTA USA; Marilyn Pires, ABTA USA, Noel Mignott, Founder & CEO of the PM Group, ABTA’s in-market agency.

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West Indies’ captain Nicholas Pooran takes a catch to dismiss New Zealand’s Finn Allen during the first ODI at Kensington Oval in Bridgetown, Barbados, on Wednesday. (AP PHOTO) –

WEST INDIES restricted New Zealand for 190 in 45.3 overs in the first CG United One-Day International match at Kensington Oval in Barbados on Wednesday evening.

Sent in to bat, the Kiwis had a fair start from their openers Finn Allen (25) and Martin Guptill (24) before Allen fell with the score on 41, caught by Nicholas Pooran, running back from extra cover, off Akeal Hosein’s left-arm spin.

Hosein struck again, twice, as he had Guptill snapped up by Kyle Mayers at slip and then Devon Conway (four) sweeping to Shamarh Brooks at deep midwicket, to leave New Zealand on 63/3.

Guyanese off-spinner Kevin Sinclair, on his ODI debut, trapped Tom Latham leg-before for 12.

Fast bowler Alzarri Joseph snagged the next two wickets as he had Daryl Mitchell (20) trapped in front his stumps and skipper Kane Williamson (34) caught behind by Shai Hope.

At 122/6 with 30 overs gone, WI buckled down and removed the remaining four batsmen for 68 runs.

Among them, ODI debutant and TT leg-spinner Yannic Cariah got his first wicket, Michael Bracewell, who scored 31 from 33 balls.

Joseph (3/36) and Jason Holder (2/39) wrapped up the New Zealand innings as Mitchell Santner (25), Tim Southee (12) and Trent Boult (one) all perished.

Hosein however, was the pick of the bowlers as he bagged 3/28.

WI chase 191 for victory. A series win here guarantees WI an automatic spot in next year’s Cricket World Cup in India. The other two matches in the series will take place at Kensington Oval on Friday and Sunday.

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THE National Transformation Alliance (NTA) is breaking new ground as it seeks to become a political umbrella organisation while building its arsenal for whenever elections are called.

Recently NTA’s interim political leader Gary Griffith announced the unveiling of a “governance team.”

Former independent candidate for St Joseph Errol Fabien, a media manager, actor, writer, producer, became the NTA’s director of communication.

Lorraine Pouchet, who served in the tourism sector for over 35 years was named a deputy political leader.

On Wednesday, leader of the Progressive Party, Nikoli Edwards. used social media to announce he would also become a deputy political leader of the NTA, while retaining his substantive position as his own party’s leader.

Even though the holding of executive roles in two political parties may be unheard of in Trinidad and Tobago’s political history, Edwards asked to be given a chance and for citizens not to dismiss this new development as unworkable.

He said the partnership could give the two parties a greater chance of success at the national polls.

He said he had acceded to requests to join forces to present alternatives to the two traditional political parties.

He explained, “Over the years, as political leader of the Progressives, I have engaged with numerous political leaders, independent candidates, members and supporters of other political entities, and both thought leaders and concerned citizens alike about the way forward.

“Following several proposals and offers from other parties and their representatives, members of the Progressives deliberated with open and frank discussions and accepted the opportunity to work with the NTA and its political leader, Gary Griffith.”

While consideration was given to the pros and cons, public perceptions, historical facts, opportunities and challenges that may arise, Edwards said, he felt he made the right choice.

“While we recognise that this is a risky decision, as are all political decisions, we are guided by the idea that with no risk there can be no true reward.

“It is the same courage that led us to launch the Progressive Party in 2019 that now leads us on this new journey.”

He said the Progressive Party would “continue to grow and develop into a formidable organisation” and would “double and triple” its efforts over the next few months “as we prepare to answer the call of the people of this country for a new political dispensation.” He said the party was prepared to return to the streets, where it had heard the views of the people whose support it sought, and could put it in a position to help them.

All of these ideals, he said, would be pursued in close collaboration with the NTA, which represents both a standalone political organisation and an umbrella organisation.

Over the next few weeks and months, he said the mechanics of this developing arrangement would be made public.

Until then, he urged supporters to understand the Progressives and NTA had found common ground on many important philosophical and practical areas, so they could work together in good faith.

“Navigating TT’s political landscape has never been an easy feat. The issues range from a lack of necessary resources, unwarranted attacks by opponents, unreliable pledges and a political system that needs overhauling.

“Nonetheless, we remain committed to the work, as quitting is not an option when TT’s success is dependent on good men and women taking bold action.”

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