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door Marinio Balsemhof PARAMARIBO — Interim bondscoach Aron Winter heeft de eindselectie bekendgemaakt die Suriname tijdens de komende Fifa-window zal
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Depuis le 1er septembre 2022, la s?lection ha?tienne de football des amput?s a ?tabli son camp de base en Floride, plus pr?cis?ment ? Miami (USA). Au jour le jour, les Grenadiers, motiv?s et d?termin?s, multiplient les s?ances d’entra?nement sous la houlette du s?lectionneur national, Rochenel Pierre.
Pour le moment, ils sont au nombre de douze, les joueurs qui sont pr?sents en Floride : les portiers Emmanuel Ladouceur et John Baby Jean, les d?fenseurs : Osias Stanley, John Antoine, Fritz G?rald Laguerre, les milieux de terrain : Baltazar Mykender, Junior Joseph, Stanley Gustave et les attaquants : Spinoza John, El Princinpe Redondo Richard, Kervens Cineus, Saviola Charles.
Pour compl?ter la liste, le s?lectionneur national attend l’arriv?e des d?fenseurs Guyard Merjuste et Alain Israel. Deux autres joueurs devant servir de r?servistes, compl?teront l’effectif de la s?lection ha?tienne de football des amput?s, engag?e dans la Coupe du Monde qui se tiendra du 30 septembre au 9 octobre 2022 en T?rkiye.
Selon ce qu’a ?crit l’AHFA sur sa page Facebook, cinq joueurs ont re?u, hier jeudi 8 septembre 2022, des proth?ses avec le logo AHFA. Six autres proth?ses sont ? distribuer ce lundi 12 septembre. Les responsables en ont profit? pour remercier South Beach Prosthetics et donner gloire ? Dieu.
Si tout se passe bien, la s?lection ha?tienne de football des amput?s laissera Miami le 27 septembre 2022 ? destination d’Istanbul. Elle d?butera la Coupe du Monde le 1er octobre face au Lib?ria avant d’affronter respectivement la France le 2 octobre et le pays h?te, la T?rkiye le 3 octobre, et ce, avec pour objectif principal de rallier le deuxi?me tour de la comp?tition.
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Some might’ve thought that Pres Ali’s “Silica City” announcement two years ago was just a gimmick. But it should now be clear that unlike Burnham – who talked about having a new city on higher ground in the then North West District – this president isn’t just full of ideas like the departed dictator. Ali isn’t a “talk man” like his predecessor, but a “do man”!! It appears that Pres Ali has long nurtured this dream – since 2013 when he was Minister of Housing, to be exact. Maybe that’s the reason he did his PhD dissertation at UWI on urban planning?? And now that he’s got the authority to make his dream a reality he’s going full steam ahead!! Silica City here we come!!!
Now, there’s many reasons why Ali’s locational choice is so appropriate. First of all, there’s the question of practicality: which investors and pioneers were going to move all the way to the now Region 1 to set up a new city?? Jim Jones II?? Hasn’t the Government been trying with Mabaruma for the longest while? Let’s face it – that idea wasn’t sustainable – like most of Burnham’s big ideas – and that’s why it never got off the ground – pun intended!! The time will come for Reg 1 to have its city – but not now!!
So what makes Silica City right – apart from its alliterative ease on the tongue!? Well, it’s far from the madding crowd (and stench!) of Georgetown, but being near CJIA, it’s actually as close as you can get to the international investment crowd we’re trying to attract into our country!! And with the Highway to Lethem soon to be completed, it’s closer to both Linden and that behemoth in our south – Brazil – to which we’ll be strengthening our trading links!! Silica City’s also gonna be closer to the Intermediate Savannahs where we’re diversifying our agricultural base away from sugar and rice!!
The President just reiterated the incentives that are available for “pioneers” as we begin to “bust open” our interior!! Now your Eyewitness feels we gotta speak frankly to those who’ll soon be hollering “discrimination!!” when Silica City’s off and running. Let them apply NOW for housing or business – or whatever – permits!! And if they don’t, too late shall be the cry!! Linden with its Opposition supporters are in the best position to take advantage of this opportunity – and the PNC should encourage and organise this initiative!!But your Eyewitness has a suggestion for Pres Ali. Why not move the Government’s administrative infrastructure to Silica City. That’s what Brazil did when they created Brasilia in the middle of the Amazon during the 1960s!!What can you lose but the power to be crippled by strikes??!!
…back to #1?
Your Eyewitness is from the generation that remembers when the Pegasus (the “Peg” to insiders, thank you!!) was the pride of the GT crowd!! Hanging out at poolside, wolfing down hors d’oeuvre as discreetly as possible – while quaffing some cold Banks with Sly and the Family Stones crooning in the background – was the height of cool!! Anyhow, time and tide wait for no man – and evidently no hotel!! The edifice, where Elizabeth II had slept (Is there a sign “Lizzie slept here” in the room??) fell on hard times.
But seems like the Pegasus is rising like the Phoenix from the ashes – and is about to regain bragging rights as “the best ole huh-tel in Guyana”!! Your Eyewitness just saw the announcement of a rather posh restaurant going up at the ground floor of the massive, black-rock modern that now complements the still distinctive, avant-garde polygonal structure that was the Peg. He can’t wait for the opening!!Can he recapture some of that ole time feelin’?!!
…on in Ireland
A clip of a stadium of Irish football fans singing “Lizzie in a box” to the tune of KC and the Sunshine Band’s hit song, “Give It Up” went viral upon hearing of the passing of Queen Elizabeth.
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During a weekend of close results and keenly contested encounters in the Barbados Football Association (BFA) Republic Cup, the University of the West Indies (UWI) Blackbirds produced a massive result to remain at the top of Zone 2.
Last Sunday at the Mahaica playing field in Speightstown, the Blackbirds hammered Youth Milan 11-1.
Earlier in the evening at the same venue, another northern representative found themselves on the losing end as Whitehall Football Academy were defeated by Deacons Football Club 4-1.
Over at Bagatelle, there were debut victories for United Stars Alliance (USA) and St Philip Football Academy who defeated Villa United and WRBSSC respectively, with a similar score line of 2-1.
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Red Hill and Hothersal Turning United played to an entertaining 5-5 draw at Bridgefield, and Caribbean United kept the goals flowing at the Bridgefield ground as they defeated FC Mega Ballers 5-0.
Briar Hall playing field produced more competitive encounters as Greens United edged the Barbados Fire Service 3-2 and Young Boyz and Dayrell’s Road played to a 0-0 tie.
Clayton’s Kola Tonic Notre Dame’s Antone “Pookie” Greaves scored twice against Pride of Gall Hill in a 2-2 draw last weekend
On Saturday evening at the Bagatelle grounds, the spectators were treated to 10 goals.
In the first match of the evening Mavericks Sports Club defeated Hilaby Football Club 4-3 and Empire Sports Club scored late to defeat home team Bagatelle Football Club 2-1.
Claytons Kola Tonic Notre Dame and Pride of Gall Hall played to a 2-2 tie and Paradise Football Club eased pass Premier League counterparts Scotty’s Car Rentals St Andrew Lions 3-2, at the Briar Hall grounds.
Valery playing field played host for the southern derby between Wotton Football Club and Abrahams United Silver Sands, which Wotton won 3-2.
In the feature match, no goals were scored between Ellerton Football Club and Brittons Hill Football Club.
Tournament contenders Weymouth Wales found it challenging versus a youthful Pinelands outfit but utilized their experience to earn a 2-1 victory.
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During a weekend of close results and keenly contested encounters in the Barbados Football Association (BFA) Republic Cup, the University of the West Indies (UWI) Blackbirds produced a massive result to remain at the top of Zone 2.
Last Sunday at the Mahaica playing field in Speightstown, the Blackbirds hammered Youth Milan 11-1.
Earlier in the evening at the same venue, another northern representative found themselves on the losing end as Whitehall Football Academy were defeated by Deacons Football Club 4-1.
Over at Bagatelle, there were debut victories for United Stars Alliance (USA) and St Philip Football Academy who defeated Villa United and WRBSSC respectively, with a similar score line of 2-1.
Related Article
By Katrina King
Red Hill and Hothersal Turning United played to an entertaining 5-5 draw at Bridgefield, and Caribbean United kept the goals flowing at the Bridgefield ground as they defeated FC Mega Ballers 5-0.
Briar Hall playing field produced more competitive encounters as Greens United edged the Barbados Fire Service 3-2 and Young Boyz and Dayrell’s Road played to a 0-0 tie.
Clayton’s Kola Tonic Notre Dame’s Antone “Pookie” Greaves scored twice against Pride of Gall Hill in a 2-2 draw last weekend
On Saturday evening at the Bagatelle grounds, the spectators were treated to 10 goals.
In the first match of the evening Mavericks Sports Club defeated Hilaby Football Club 4-3 and Empire Sports Club scored late to defeat home team Bagatelle Football Club 2-1.
Claytons Kola Tonic Notre Dame and Pride of Gall Hall played to a 2-2 tie and Paradise Football Club eased pass Premier League counterparts Scotty’s Car Rentals St Andrew Lions 3-2, at the Briar Hall grounds.
Valery playing field played host for the southern derby between Wotton Football Club and Abrahams United Silver Sands, which Wotton won 3-2.
In the feature match, no goals were scored between Ellerton Football Club and Brittons Hill Football Club.
Tournament contenders Weymouth Wales found it challenging versus a youthful Pinelands outfit but utilized their experience to earn a 2-1 victory.
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PARAMARIBO — President Chandrikapersad Santokhi heeft tijdens het bilateraal onderhoud met minister-president Mark Rutte van Nederland ondersteuning gevraagd bij de
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Van onze redactie PARAMARIBO — Serena Muntslag-Essed is per direct uit de politiek gestapt. Dat besluit heeft zij genomen op
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The Ministry of Health and Wellness is probing the cause of death of a monkeypox patient locally.
The ministry made the revelation in its monkeypox update on Monday relative to up to Sunday, September 11.
Jamaica has also recorded five additional cases of monkeypox, bringing the total number of cases to 12.
The ministry said the latest positive patients are four males and a female.
Of the five new cases recorded locally, two are in Kingston and St Andrew, while there is one case each from St Elizabeth, St James and Manchester.
The number of active cases currently stands at eight, while an additional recovery has brought the total number of recoveries to three.
Two of the confirmed cases of monkeypox were imported, while 10 were locally transmitted.
A total of 25 tests for the disease have been conducted locally.
The latest cases of monkeypox locally were reported between September 7 and 11.
As of last week, monkeypox infections stood at more than 35,000 cases across 92 countries and territories globally, with 12 deaths, according to the World Health Organisation (WHO).
Four monkeypox-related deaths have so far been reported in the region – in Brazil, Cuba and Ecuador.
Monkeypox is a rare disease resulting from infection by the monkeypox virus. The monkeypox virus is a zoonotic disease and is part of the family of viruses known as variola virus, which causes smallpox.
The monkeypox symptoms are similar to those characteristic of smallpox, but milder.
Monkeypox has been deemed as being rarely fatal.
The signs and symptoms associated with the disease include fever, chills, intense headache, extreme exhaustion, muscle and backaches, swollen lymph nodes, and a rash that usually appears one to three days after the onset of the fever.
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HOPE SPEECH: President Paula-Mae Weekes speaks in the House of Representatives chamber during a joint sitting of both houses on Monday. PHOTO BY ROGER JACOB –
PRESIDENT Paula-Mae Weekes says this country desperately needs an injection of new hope.
Addressing the ceremonial opening of the third session of the 12th Parliament on Monday, at a joint sitting of both Houses in the Red House, she urged all MPs to unite in order to give this new hope.
“Trinidad and Tobago is just now coming up for air after two long years of a stifling pandemic which crushed the hopes and plans of many, and has shaken our economy to its core.
“As we grapple with the ever-present ills of crime and criminality, racism, unemployment, environmental disaster and recently, in the public eye, child abuse, there is a desperate need for some assurance that things will get better, and people are entitled to demand more of their representatives,” she said.
Recalling the upbeat mood as TT celebrated its diamond jubilee on August 31, the President added, “The common themes of hope, jubilation and national pride contained in those (Independence Day) messages were mirrored in the national mood as people enjoyed and participated in the programme of events.”
The guard of honour outside the Red House on Monday, during the ceremonial opening of the new parliamentary term. PHOTO BY ROGER JACOB –
Weekes said anniversaries are times for reflection, celebration and forging new paths.
“In this our 61st year, it is time to inject some confidence and optimism into our population, not by mere words, but by action.”
A NEW BEGINNING
She viewed the new session of Parliament as offering the chance for a new beginning.
“It is a golden opportunity to offer to our nation, perhaps as an independence gift, fresh perspectives, attitudes and behaviours as you endeavour to fulfil the oaths you took upon assuming duties as parliamentarians. Why not use this new session of Parliament to present an alternative to a regrettable status quo?
“Resolve to put behind petty squabbles and divisions and work together for the benefit of all,” she advised MPs who all sat stony-faced in the chamber.
Weekes said while TT was a young nation, it could have a mature approach in making decisions which affect people’s lives.
“I am by no means suggesting that we don rose-tinted spectacles and pretend our problems do not exist.
“I am merely advocating a different approach – a collaborative effort by members of these noble Houses.
“Whether in government, opposition or as an independent, as a parliamentarian, your duty is to represent the citizens’ interests, to pass laws, and monitor actions of the Government.
“Those are hallmarks of development and progress that can only be achieved when you put aside animosity and embrace collaboration.”
Noting 45 acts passed in 71 House of Representatives sittings and 69 Senate sittings in this 12th Parliament, she said much work remains to be done and advised MPs to ensure history does not judge this parliamentary session harshly.
CONTEMPT FORPARLIAMENT
Earlier in her address, she chided some MPs’ conduct, saying the behaviour within the Red House – especially with the advent of the Parliament Channel in 2006, which brings sittings into people homes and workplace – have left people with feelings of contempt for parliamentarians.
She recalled King Charles III saying, “Parliament is the living and breathing instrument of democracy,” Weekes noted TT’s Parliament’s role in holding governments to account and making laws for TT’s peace, order and good government.
“We have experienced disruptive shouting matches, chaotic debates, votes of no-confidence, walkouts, putouts and even allegations of airborne crockery.”
Weekes said citizens scrutinise sittings via the Parliament Channel including the decorum, commitment and temperament of MPs.
“Every gracious concession and compromise is witnessed by the populace, as is every insult, put-down and falsehood which contributes to the negative perception of what should be an esteemed and respected institution.”
She said Parliament and MPs have long been objects of public derision.
“People look on at these proceedings with resignation, despair, or worse, contempt. The respect, trust and confidence that once characterised the relationship between parliamentarian and John Q. Public have been squandered and whittled away, leaving little but disregard, suspicion and doubt as to the capabilities and motives of those elected and appointed to conduct the affairs of the nation.”
She said citizens want MPs to put aside selfish agenda and work for everyone’s well-being.
“Challenges old and new, must be tackled head-on and with wisdom, industry and co-operation.
“None of this can be achieved if the starting point is ugly party politics or a tit-for-tat partisan agenda.
“If unnecessary contention, the exchange of wild accusations and insults, and abrupt withdrawals, are the order of the day, how and when will the people’s business be conducted?
“Whether you represent Diego Martin West or Siparia, St Ann’s East or Barataria/San Juan, Arima or Fyzabad, it is your constituents who feel the heat and suffer the repercussions of your inability or refusal to work together for the common good.
“The people of TT whom you offered and were chosen to serve deserve better, much better!”
Weekes said Parliament was not a venue for partisanship but patriotism.
She said former US vice president Adlai Stevenson had said patriotism was “not a short and frenzied outburst of emotion, but the tranquil and steady dedication of a lifetime.”
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