87 % de diplômés aux examens agricoles en Guadeloupe

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Les lycées agricoles guadeloupéens ont enregistré un taux de réussite de 87% à l’ensemble des examens.

La Guadeloupe a enregistré au taux de réussite de 87% à l’ensemble des examens agricoles.

244 diplômés sur 320 inscrits

L’enseignement agricole guadeloupéen compte 1065 élèves, étudiants et apprentis répartis entre le lycée agricole Alexandre BUFFON, le centre de formation des apprentis et les six maisons familiales et rurales (MFR). Sur 320 élèves inscrits aux examens, 294 étaient présents et 244 ont obtenu un diplôme de l’enseignement agricole. Le taux de réussite global est de 87 % en intégrant les résultats des candidats au bac Général qui est un diplôme de l’éducation nationale.

Les résultats montrent des taux de réussite très élevés au niveau du Baccalauréat (100%) et du CAPagricole (100 %).

Les résultats en BTS Agricole (55%) sont en augmentation par rapport aux années précédentes.

Pour rappel, le taux de réussite en Guadeloupe, tous baccalauréats confondus est de 78,8 % (baisse de 10 points par rapport à 2021). Ces résultats s’inscrivent en dessous de la tendance nationale.

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Pauvreté nationale:  12 % des Guadeloupéens en situation de grande pauvreté en 2018

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Selon une publication récente de l’Insee, en Guadeloupe, en 2018, 12 % des habitants vivaient en situation de grande pauvreté.

Selon l’Observatoire des inégalités, les écarts de niveau de vie et la pauvreté sont plus élevés dans les départements et régions d’Outre-mer qu’en France hexagonale.

Dans un complément, l’Insee revient sur les cas de grande pauvreté.

La grande pauvreté est 5 à 15 fois plus fréquente dans les DROM qu’en France hexagonale

Selon l’Insee, la pauvreté est plus fréquente dans les 4 DROM historiques (Guadeloupe, Martinique, Guyane et La Réunion),

Les familles monoparentales, les personnes sans emploi ainsi que les retraités sont particulièrement touchés.

La caractéristique majeure de la grande pauvreté par rapport à des situations moins aiguës de pauvreté est la fréquence de privations, y compris pour des besoins fondamentaux comme la nourriture ou l’habillement.

Pour 4 à 8 personnes sur 10 en situation de grande pauvreté, le renoncement à la voiture est moins fréquent qu’en France métropolitaine”.

 

12 % des Guadeloupéens en situation de grande pauvreté en 2018

En Guadeloupe, en 2018, 12 % des habitants vivant en situation de grande pauvreté, cumulant au moins sept privations matérielles et une forte pauvreté monétaire.

En particulier, 79 % des Guadeloupéens en situation de grande pauvreté subissent au moins une privation physiologique telle que le fait de ne pas pouvoir acheter de vêtements neufs,

Selon l’Insee, 72 % des Guadeloupéens en grande pauvreté ont dû faire face à des impayés et la grande majorité renoncent aux loisirs. Les familles monoparentales et les personnes seules sont particulièrement confrontées à cette pauvreté intense.

Le fait d’être en emploi protège de la grande pauvreté pour toutes les catégories socio-professionnelles”.

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Cit? Soleil : , , selon le maire

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Le bilan des affrontements entre gangs rivaux ? Cit? Soleil s’est alourdit. <>, a confi? ? Le Nouvelliste ce lundi 11 juillet l’agent ex?cutif int?rimaire de Cit? Soleil, Jo?l Jan?us, au quatri?me jour des accrochages ? l’arme automatique. <>, a-t-il d?plor?. <>, a expliqu? Joel Jan?us, acide par rapport ? ceux qui alimentent ce conflit fratricide. <>, revelant que si la police est absente du centre-ville de Cit? Soleil, il y a cependant des agents, ? Carrefour Duvivier, qui essaient d’aider ceux qui le peuvent ? partir se mettre ? l’abri ? ailleurs. Sans prendre de gant, Joel Jan?us tance ceux qui alimentent ces jeunes en armes et munitions. <>, a une nouvelle fois plaid? Joel Jan?us, inquiet par rapport ? la violence des combats. <>, a-t-il dit. La veille, dimanche, Joel Jan?us avait expliqu? la difficult? ? avoir un bilan consolid?. Dans les deux camps, on br?le les cadavres des adversaires, a indiqu? Jo?l Jan?us, d?plorant l’absence de l’Etat ? la Cit? depuis un an. <>, a appel? Jo?l Jan?us.

<>, a confi? ce dimanche et encore ce lund un r?sident de Cit? Soleil qui est sur le qui-vive depuis vendredi, quand les hommes de G-9, la coalition men?e par Barbecue, ont donn? l’assaut sur les positions tenues par Gabriel et ses alli?s de G-P?p. <>, a confi? cette source qui explique le calvaire de membres de la population qui fuyaient les accroches. <>, a-t-il dit, soulignant avoir vu plus de cinq cadavres brul?s ? Bois-9.

A cause des affrontements, les habitants des quartiers assi?g?s manquent de tout. D’eau, de pain, a soulign? cette source qui dit avoir vu l’impuissance dans les yeux des policiers qui ne pouvaient pas aider les personnes voulant fuir. <>, a-t-il indiqu?. <>, a dit cette source qui souligne que plus d’une trentaine de personnes bless?es, en majorit? des membres de la population civile, ont ?t? conduites ? M?decins sans fronti?res. <>, a soulign? cette source.

Binuh condamne

<>, peut-on lire dans un tweet, samedi. <>, selon ce tweet.

<>, peut-on lire dans ce tweet.

Dans un op-ed publi? le 6 juillet par le Miami Herald, Brian Nichol’s, secr?taire d’?tat adjoint pour les affaires de l’h?misph?re occidentale du D?partement d’Etat am?ricain a peint une Ha?ti ayant <> o? <>.

Aide de 48 millions des USA

Les Etats-Unis ont annonc? une aide suppl?mentaire de 48 millions pour la s?curit? en Ha?ti, via Bureau des affaires internationales de stup?fiants et de r?pression du D?partement d’?tat. <>, peut-on lire dans le tweet illustrant un message vid?o de Wendy R Sherman, secr?taire d’Etat adjoint, vendredi 8 juillet 2022.

Le financement additionnel de 48 millions de dollars des Etats-Unis permettra de soutenir la formation du SWAT, d’aider ? am?liorer le soutien en mati?re de s?curit?, permettre la poursuite du soutien holistique ? la pr?vention de la violence dans les communaut?s et les initiatives contre les gangs.

<>, a dit Brian Nichol’s lors d’un ?change avec des journalistes vendredi.

Brian Nichols a par ailleurs reconnu qu’il y a un consensus au sein de la communaut? internationale sur le fait que la situation en Ha?ti est critique. “La situation en Ha?ti n’est pas arriv?e ? ce point du jour au lendemain”, a-t-il d?clar?. “Et il faudra du temps pour am?liorer la situation. Nous devons donner au peuple ha?tien les ressources dont il a besoin pour faire avancer son pays vers des ?lections et une situation de s?curit? humaine ad?quate. Et c’est sur cela que nous nous concentrons”. M. Nichols a not? que les ?tats-Unis ont actuellement un conseiller de police et des formateurs ? Port-au-Prince pour commencer bient?t ? former une nouvelle unit? SWAT aux op?rations antigang. “La police nationale ha?tienne est capable de mener des op?rations contre les gangs, de les d?loger et d’assurer la s?curit? dans les zones du pays. Cependant, elle n’a pas encore la capacit? de tenir ces zones pendant une p?riode prolong?e”, a d?clar? Nichols. “Pour ce faire, ils ont besoin d’une plus grande dotation en personnel, en effectifs”.

La police nationale d’Ha?ti, qui comptait autrefois 15 459 agents, n’en comptait plus que 12 800 au 31 mai, selon les Nations unies. Bien que les ?tats-Unis interdisent “le transfert direct” d’armes ? la police ha?tienne ? l’aide de fonds am?ricains, M. Nichols a indiqu? que le gouvernement am?ricain avait fourni des radios, des v?hicules, des casques et des gilets de protection. La police nationale ha?tienne et le gouvernement provisoire ont d?clar? qu’ils avaient des difficult?s ? acqu?rir des armes et des munitions pour combattre les gangs arm?s de fusils d’assaut de fabrication am?ricaine faisant l’objet d’un trafic ill?gal. “Si d’autres donateurs souhaitent consacrer une partie de leur financement aux munitions ou aux armes, ils pourraient certainement le faire. Nous pensons qu’il est essentiel de veiller ? ce que la police nationale ha?tienne soit correctement ?quip?e, notamment avec les armes appropri?es, pour qu’elle puisse assurer la s?curit? du peuple ha?tien”, a d?clar? M. Nichols.

Les Etats-Unis consid?rent essentiel le renouvellement du mandat du Binuh pour aborder les s?curitaires et ?lectorales.<>, a dit Wendy R. Sherman, secr?taire d’?tat adjoint, dans ce message post? sur son compte twitter.

D’autres zones de tension

A Croix-des-Bouquets, ce dimanche et encore ce lundi, des tirs ? l’arme automatique ont ?t? signal?s. Dans plusieurs quartiers, comme Duval, les routes int?rieures sont coup?es par les bandits arm?s pour emp?cher les patrouilles effectu?es par les v?hicules blind?s de la PNH qui sont appel?s sur d’autres fronts, ? Tabarre, Torcel, Pernier, a appris le journal de sources qui observent un regain de violence des gangs sur fond de multiplication des enl?vements et d’une grogne provoqu?e par la p?nurie de gazoline. Les enl?vements et les homicides ont augment? de 36 % et 17 %, respectivement, par rapport aux cinq derniers mois de 2021, a indiqu? le dernier rapport pr?sent? par le BINUH au conseil de s?curit? de l’ONU.

Lors d’une r?union ? Port-au-Prince, la chef de la mission, Helen La Lime, a not? qu’il y avait d?j? 680 enl?vements document?s depuis le d?but de l’ann?e 2022, selon la police ha?tienne. Le nombre r?el, a-t-elle pr?cis?, est plus ?lev? car tous les enl?vements ne sont pas signal?s.

A Croix-des-Missions, des habitants sont aux aguets. Chen Mechan recommande de ne pas trainer dans les rues. Le gang des 400 Mawozo peut attaquer ? tout moment, a confi? une source au journal. Le dernier accrochage entre ces gans avait fait pr?s de 200 morts.

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Bring the Kids! Family, budget-friendly resorts for your wedding | Loop Jamaica

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A quick Google search of ‘family-friendly resorts for your wedding’ will reveal tonnes of results.

In some cases, much of the information shared was not even prepared by Jamaicans. So, with this TMI, many prospective travellers are left in the dark on a final decision.

Say, for example, you’re on a tight budget, and an all-exclusive resort may not be your go-to, that’s where Loop Lifestyle comes in!

We’ve done our research to help you make the best decision for family and members of the wedding party looking for a stay on a budget.

Indeed, some of the best are from the west, but our top five spots will take you to the corners of The Rock for an out-of-town staycation.

1 The Blue House, Ocho Rios

The Blue House Boutique B&B Villa has long been the off-the-beaten-path tropical holiday destination for savvy travellers searching for a five-bedroom boutique hotel with a laid-back, upscale vibe and first-class authentic local cuisine.

The chic, family-run haunt that’s worlds away from the bustle of mainstream Ocho Rios, has been one of Jamaica’s best-kept secret for years, offering phenomenal food, heart-warming hospitality, luxe lodgings, and exotic tropical gardens with endemic birds singing sweet melodies, knowledgeable, friendly hosts, and eager-to-please staff.

2 Bluefields Bay Villas, Westmoreland

From kids to seniors, Bluefields Bay Villas offers completely tailored experiences for all ages, ultimately offering a memorable stay at your island home away from home.

Each villa features multiple bedrooms, bathrooms, living/dining areas, full kitchens and private pools to ensure each guest has all the comforts of home, with an unbeatable view.

From enjoying meals together as a family to hiking together, and from relaxing spa treatments to adventurous dive tours, Bluefields Bay Villas offers an endless array of tailored experiences to cater to each family member.

Also prepare to please all discerning palates by the private villa chef, for breakfast, lunch and dinner, daily.

3 Charela Inn, Negril

With designated spaces for family, Charela Inn, a family-owned, community-run hotel on the Seven Mile Beach in Negril, is not just open to the honeymooners looking for love on the North Coast but is also open to families.

Their designated family units consist of two interconnecting rooms, the main room has a King-size bed and the adjoining room has a single-size bunk bed and a shared bathroom.

The rooms overlook Charela Inn’s tropical garden and pool, perfect for families with children or four persons.

4 Promiseas Villa, Ocho Rios, St Ann

At Promiseas, guests have the option of staying at one of two four-bedroom villas – aptly named Promiseas 1 and Promiseas 2 – which means there’s more space for family and friends.

Promiseas 2 has a sea pool with deck and overwater hanging chair/bed, water hammock, cave with hot tub, three king-sized master bedrooms with Jacuzzis or hot tub and showers.

The fourth bedroom on the third floor has four queen beds (ideal for children and teenagers) and a large deck overlooking the ocean with a rope bridge leading to the yoga and birdwatch deck.

5 Sea Cliff Resort, Long Bay, Portland

Sea Cliff Resort has several accommodations ranging from standard rooms to master suites, all with majestic ocean views as far as the eye can see.

The standard rooms are on the ground level and while they still have an amazing view, it’s not as full a view as the master suites on the top level.

Regardless of which level you stay on, every room is as cosy and rustic as the next, featuring built-by-hand, bamboo bed frames, showers made from natural rock carefully pieced together, quaint, handmade fixtures and fresh, white linens.

The decor is unique, right down to hand-painted artwork on the walls, and towel hooks made out of rock.

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Jamaica jumpstarts renewable thrust with GOJ electric vehicle trial | Loop Jamaica

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Jamaica has leapt forward on the path toward energy sustainability as five government ministries have been invited to participate in the Government of Jamaica (GOJ) Electric Vehicle (EV) Trial Programme.

Under this Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) funded initiative, Flash Motors-Jamaica’s first exclusively electric transport solution provider has partnered with leading automotive distributor Stewart’s Automotive Group, to loan BYD brand electric-powered vehicles to the government bodies for a trial period.

The initiative is meant to give decision-makers a first-hand understanding of the economic benefits, environmental safety benefits and performance efficiency of electric vehicles.

The programme was launched at the Stewart’s Automotive Group Jaguar/Land Rover showroom on Friday, July 8, where vehicles were handed over to the Ministry of Finance, and the Ministry of Transport and Mining, leaving three spots open for additional ministries to participate in the programme.

Charged Up- Xavier Gordon CEO of Flash Motors (front) shows Prime Minister Andrew Holness (middle) the features of the BYD Tang SUV as Duncan Stewart Managing Director of The Stewarts Auto Group (back) looks on, at the launch of the IDB funded Government of Jamaica (GOJ) Electric Vehicle (EV) Trial on Friday, July 8.

The project will also see each ministry receiving a cutting-edge ABB Terra AC Smart EV charging station, provided by Flash Motors for future use in EV deployment.

Speaking at the event Prime Minister Andrew Holness spoke about the need for Jamaica to move quickly in order to avoid an influx of outdated technology.

“In the next eight to 10 years many countries would have mandated that a significant portion of their fleet be electric. Jamaica should not wait. Jamaica should not position itself to be the beneficiary of vehicles that no one else wants. We must position ourselves to be able to take advantage of the most efficient technology available.”

Under the IDB’s mandate to support Sustainable Transport and Renewable Energy-Powered electromobility in Jamaica, the GOJ EV trial allows the selected ministries to rotate the use of three BYD models: the BYD Tang SUV, E6 5-Seater Station Wagon, and the T3 Commercial cargo van so that each ministry gets one working week to assess each model.

The global environmental crisis and rising fuel prices have forced an increase in the production of fully electric vehicles. Worldwide, governments are in the process of building out EV infrastructure for both public and private vehicles.

Xavier Gordon, CEO of Flash Motors explained that the joint initiative aims to prepare Jamaicans for significant changes in transportation infrastructure.

“We see that the world is quickly changing how machinery is fuelled. Technology has changed drastically within one generation and cars are poised for the next big shift. We anticipate that within the next 10-15 years the majority of vehicles being manufactured will be EVs. This trial ensures that Jamaican policymakers can see for themselves how EVs handle local conditions and make the relevant preparations.”

Flash Motors has the exclusive Jamaican distribution license for BYD, which recently unseated Tesla as the world’s top-selling EV brand.

Duncan Stewart, Managing Director, Stewart’s Automotive Group, (Centre) shows off the hood of the Build Your Dreams (BYD) electric vehicles to (from left) Audley Shaw, Minister of Transport and Mining; Zachary Harding, Director, Flash Motors; Andrew Holness, Prime Minister; Juan Mosquera, Marketing Director, Flash Motors and Brian Richardson, Technical Director, Ministry of Science, Energy and Technology. The electric vehicles were handed over to the government by Stewart’s Automotive Group as part of the Government of Jamaica Electric Vehicle Trial which was launched on July 8, 2022, at the Stewart’s Automotive Group Jaguar/Land Rover Showroom in Kingston.

While the electric vehicle revolution will be gradual, BYD EVs are now available for retail customers at Stewart’s Auto Sales. Duncan Stewart, Managing Director of The Stewarts Auto Group noted the company has seen local drivers through several eras and will continue to do so as it brings the world’s leading electric vehicle brand to Jamaica.

“Stewart’s has over 80 years of experience in the automotive industry, so we have proven our commitment to providing the best quality and service. We are proud to be a part of this government trial, as we help Jamaicans to navigate all the options that are becoming available in the auto space.” The GOJ-EV Trial programme falls under the IDB mandate to provide Sustainable Transport and Renewable Energy-Powered Electromobility Support to Jamaica. The initiative will provide tangible feedback for the outlay of sustainable transport solutions in Jamaica. The project aims to support the GOJ’s Strategic Framework for Electric Mobility by conducting the relevant assessments, feasibility studies, and training to bolster the development of a national EV ecosystem.

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UPP Demands Explanation For ABEC’s Late Publication Of June Voters’ List & Calls For More Public Education

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UPP Demands Explanation For ABEC’s Late Publication Of June Voters’ List & Calls For More Public Education

The United Progressive Party notes with utmost concern that the Electoral List, which is required by law to be published on June 30, has not yet been published as of today’s date, July 11. No explanation for this delay has been given by the Electoral Commission and the UPP demands answers from ABEC in the public interest.

Timely publication of the Voters’ List is required to facilitate maximum preparation by the Commission, Political parties, interest groups and citizens alike.

The UPP also notes that if general elections are called before the next publication of the List, on December 31, the June list, with minor adjustments, will become the final List for Elections. Therefore an accurate list, published on time, goes a long way in advancing the electoral process. Critically, the late publication of the Voters’ List reduces the time available to make claims and objections.

The UPP welcomes ABEC’s decision to allow registrants who have lost their receipts as proof of registration to pick up their cards by showing a government issued identification. We however call on ABEC to resume, as early as possible – if not sooner, the dissemination of information regarding registrants who have not yet picked up their voter identification cards. While the effort to list the holders of uncollected cards on the ABEC website was a positive one, the online list has not been updated since October 2021.

UPP Public Relations Officer Senator Damani Tabor noted “For the election to be successful and democratic, Voters’ must understand their rights and responsibilities, and must be sufficiently knowledgeable to participate meaningfully in the voting process.”

The UPP urges ABEC to significantly step up its public voter education, which should include the location of polling stations in the respective polling districts. Such efforts will facilitate an efficient and smooth running electoral process.

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Cataract surgeries to resume in Tobago by August

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THA secretary for Health, Wellness and Social Protection,
Dr Faith BYisrael. –

After the pandemic delayed cataract surgeries, THA Secretary of Health, Wellness and Social Production Dr Faith BYisrael has announced their impending resumption.

Addressing the virtual post Executive Council media briefing on Friday, BYisrael said since taking up the post, she has received a number of calls and complaints from people awaiting cataract surgeries in particular. This service, she said, will resume in August.

“You would soon, particularly if you are one of those on the list for some time, be getting a call that you need to come in and do some pre-assessment work in order for us to get these surgeries done.”

She said the groups of doctors for these surgeries will have to be mobilised, adding that it may take “a month or so before we are actually able to start doing the surgeries.

“We hope to be able to clear the backlog with the schedule that we are working on.”

On the issue of the monkeypox virus, she said health professionals on the island have started working on public health policies and processes to be implemented “if and when” the island records its first case.

Pointing to the recent case in Jamaica, BYisrael said, “Because we see it coming closer to us, we have to be prepared.”

She said apart from the very basic plans provided by the Ministry of Health, the Tobago House of Assembly and the Tobago Regional Health Authority are actively working on ensuring the island is prepared.

“We had a meeting where we were being very clear on the types of communication needed, both internal and external communication.

“We were also clear on the kind of processes that need to be put into place to determine where we would place someone for example if we are going to quarantine them after we identified them as having monkeypox and what we do in the various circumstances.”

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Dean Jonas wants names of sex offenders to be easily accessible by all members of the public

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Hon. Dean Jonas

A Special Parliamentary Committee has been established to review the proposed Sex Offenders Registry Bill, following debate by a number of persons and concerns raised by MP Trevor Walker and the Speaker of the House.

The Committee will review the Bill carefully before it goes back to the House for debate and passing.

Heading the Special Committee is Attorney-General and Minister of Legal Affairs Steadroy “Cutie” Benjamin. Its members include Jamale Pringle, Leader of the Opposition and MP for All Saints East and St. Luke; Trevor Walker, Member for Barbuda; Dean Jonas, Minister of Social Transformation and MP for St. George; Daryll Matthew, Education Minister and MP for St. John’s Rural South; and Maria Browne, Housing Minister and MP for St. John’s Rural East.

A special invitation will also be made to churches, the Antigua and Barbuda Bar Association, and other interest groups to join the discussions, as the Government attempts to establish a registry of convicted sex offenders.

Walker expressed concern about a number of the clauses in the Bill, citing sections that speak to privacy and to reporting conditions when the offender is travelling.

He was also concerned about the $25,000 sum that would be levied on persons who fail to comply with the reporting section of the proposed law.

Meanwhile, Speaker of the House Sir Gerald Watt, Q.C. also had some reservations about the Bill, cautioning the Government that it should be prepared to face legal challenges as a result.

Watt said he is not opposed to the registry; but it does not seem to have been properly thought through. This could result in the law not being effective for the purposes for which the Bill was drafted, he noted.

It was Sir Gerald who suggested that the Bill first be put to a Special Committee for review before it is debated in the Parliament.

However, Attorney-General Benjamin quoted sections of the Constitution that give protection to the controversial legislation.

In spite of this, he agreed to establish the Special Committee, since the Government is open to suggestions, he said, and the law must be developed to suit the society.

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Caribbean countries offer the best fund options via CBI Programmes: CS Global Partners

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By Jason Miller

In today’s scenario, countries offering citizenship in lieu of economic investment in small island countries is increasing rapidly. These countries’ citizenship by investment programme has become notable consideration over the last years for the people looking to diversify their wealth. Investors seeking to explore some parts of the world will be offered the best fund options via the CBI Programme. 

Some Caribbean nations, Dominica, St Kitts and Nevis and Saint Lucia, the small island countries, offer citizenship by investment programme to propose profitable investment opportunities worth considering.

However, Obtaining alternative citizenship in Dominica, St Kitts and Nevis, and Saint Lucia offers a number of benefits for the investors. These benefits enable individuals with favourable opportunities to plan and spread their wealth, reduce citizenship application timelines, extend citizenship to the family, a wide range of investment programmes, advanced living standards and relish the benefits of living in modern, diverse countries.

Moreover, the investment threshold is not as high as in other countries. Individuals invest less to access the same benefits offered by relatively large countries.

Shorter citizenship application timeline:

While seeking alternative citizenship, the citizenship timeline or the time it takes to go from investor to citizen makes a big difference. According to the 2021 CBI Index, the processing of citizenship applications in small island countries is faster than in other countries offering similar programmes. According to the same report, track CBI processing options are available at an additional cost.

This is particularly important for time poor investors looking for effective and trusted options with little or no residence.

It must be noted that fast track options do not reduce the amount of due diligence performed on individuals. The same multilayer approach conducted by various external and local firms along with international police authorities applies to these programmes.

Obtaining citizenship with family:

The rise of increasingly complex family relationships is driving investors to seek CBI programs that allow for a more diverse range of family members to be included under a primary application.

Even though a majority of CBI programmes provide for the inclusion of spouses and minor children, only a handful of countries do so for adult children and extended family.

Dominica, St Kitts and Nevis and St Lucia were ranked high in this regard according to the CBI Index of 2021. These countries have multi-family member categories that can be considered with one primary application. The degree of flexibility in these categories means that points are awarded for adult children, parents, grandparents and even siblings.

Investors who are seeking a second citizenship in these Caribbean countries do not have to worry about the breaking of family ties that comes with relocation and immigration.

Wide range of investment programmes:

Every investment option is evaluated based on its rate of return. When considering a CBI option, the types of investments are thoroughly scrutinised because they form basis of the income that investors will receive in the foreseeable future. The broader the investment programmes are, the better the diversification of an investor’s portfolio.

Individuals applying for the Dominica CBI can make contributions to the Economic Diversification Fund and Real Estate. The former supports private as well as public projects within the country whereas the latter entails investment in approved real estate projects.

St Kitts and Nevis offers a wide range of CBI options such as the Sustainable Growth Fund. This option follows the Dominica CBI focus which is the public and private real estate development.

Key investments in St Lucia include the National Economic Fund Investment and real estate amongst others. This diversification of investment options is advantageous because it enables investors to select suitable investments that are in line with their risk appetite.

High standard of living:

The United Nations Human Development Index (HDI), which encompasses factors such as life expectancy, education, access to healthcare, safety, and income is used to determine a country’s standard of living. Dominica, St Kitts, and Nevis, and St Lucia have an HDI of 0.742, 0.779, and 0.759 respectively.

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Outside of economic factors, small island countries island countries rank high in terms of freedom of expression, civil liberties, and political rights which all contribute to a high standard of living. Investments in these countries also tend to offer considerably stable returns because of reduced political risk from upheavals or conflict.

Low minimum investment outlay:

According to the CBI report of 2021, small island countries offer relatively lower investment outlays for their CBI programmes. 

The minimum investment outlay is an important measure because it is one of the most practical and foremost considerations for all investors. Overall, small island countries had the lowest minimum investment requirements, with some as low as USD 100 000 in Dominica.

The low investment outlay means that investors can access similar benefits that come with being a citizen of a country, without paying a fortune.

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Ramlogan’s witness-tampering trial on hold as defence raises a constitutional point

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Anand Ramlogan .

FORMER attorney general Anand Ramlogan, SC, will not go on trial this week on allegations of witness tampering as he has, instead, raised an issue only the High Court can determine.

As a result, the trial for the inquiry before Chief Magistrate Maria Busby Earle-Caddle has been put on hold.

In February, the Chief Magistrate had set aside a week, starting July 11, for the hearing of the matter.

On Monday, Ramlogan’s attorney, Pamela Elder, SC, referred to an application under section 14(4) of the Constitution.

That section reads: Where in any proceedings in any court other than the High Court or the Court of Appeal any question arises as to the contravention of any of the provisions of this Chapter, the person presiding in that court may and shall if any party to the proceedings so requests, refer the question to the High Court unless in his opinion the raising of the question is merely frivolous or vexatious.

The lead attorney for the State, Queen’s Counsel Edward Jenkins said it was clear section 14(4) was mandatory in nature and the State did not want to prejudice Ramlogan’s rights.

He said it would be “appropriate and fair” to have the matter referred to the High Court for determination.

Ramlogan is said to be questioning whether the law at the time gave the police the authority to gather certain evidence it intends to use in his prosecution and is alleging a breach of his rights.

Earle-Caddle granted the application and said she intended to immediately refer the matter to the High Court.

“A new issue has arisen and having regard to the application by the defence and concession by the State, the court is referring the matter to the High Court.

She then adjourned the matter to September 19 for a status report on proceedings in the superior court.

Ramlogan was charged in 2017 on charges of misbehaviour in public office and obstruction of justice.

The allegation against him surrounds an allegation by the director of the Police Complaints Authority, David West, that he was approached by Ramlogan to withdraw his witness statement in a defamation case against then Opposition Leader Dr Keith Rowley in 2014.

He is accused of obstructing justice by using threats and bribery to persuade West to not give evidence in his (Ramlogan) defamation case against Rowley.

He is also accused of misbehaving in public office by improperly endeavouring for West not to testify on Rowley’s behalf.

The offences allegedly occurred in October 2014, while former police commissioner Gary Griffith, who is also a witness in the case, was serving as national security minister.

Shortly after former acting police commissioner Stephen Williams initiated an investigation into the allegations in February 2015, then prime minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar advised the President to revoke Ramlogan and Griffith’s appointments.

West, who was expected to give evidence at the virtual trial on Monday from one of the Judiciary’s virtual access court centres, was told that the matter was going to be referred to the High Court. Also expected to testify on Monday was attorney Vanessa Gopaul.

Also representing Ramlogan is attorney Russell Warner while appearing with Jenkins for the State was deputy DPP Tricia Hudlin-Cooper.

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