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Comisionada residente anuncia $90 millones para arreglos de la PR-2 en Mayagüez

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The content originally appeared on: Radio Isla TV

La comisionada residente, Jenniffer González Colón, anunció hoy, lunes, 90 millones de dólares destinados a arreglos de la carretera PR-2 en Mayagüez.

“Como miembro del Comité de Transportación e Infraestructura, me complace que los fondos que trabajamos en el Congreso se soliciten y más aún que estén llegando a mi isla para reforzar y modernizar la infraestructura, sobre todo la vial que requiere mantenimiento constante”, expresó González Colón en declaraciones escritas.

Explicó que el proyecto mejorará un segmento de 1.4 millas a lo largo de la PR-2 en Mayagüez, incluyendo lo siguiente: la eliminación de semáforos en seis intersecciones, la eliminación del acceso directo y la construcción de calles laterales para tránsito local, peatones y ciclistas. El proyecto también construirá dos puentes de paso elevado y eliminará los semáforos en la intersección de la calle San Juan y la intersección PR-3108.

Mencionó que los fondos provienen del programa INFRA (Proyectos multimodales de carga y carreteras significativos a nivel nacional) del Departamento de Transportación de los Estados Unidos y son financiados por el presupuesto anual de la agencia bajo el año fiscal 2022.

INFRA otorga subvenciones competitivas para proyectos multimodales de carga y carreteras de importancia nacional o regional para mejorar la seguridad, la eficiencia y la confiabilidad del movimiento de carga y personas en zonas rurales y urbanas.

Los fondos que otorga el programa están destinados a proyectos que mejoran la seguridad, generan beneficios económicos, reducen la congestión vehicular y mejoran la resiliencia en busca de mejorar los movimientos críticos de carga.

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CPL 2022: Barbados Royals extend unbeaten start with win Loop Barbados

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The content originally appeared on: Barbados News

The Barbados Royals secured their fifth straight victory of the 2022 Hero Caribbean Premier League (CPL) season with a win over Jamaica Tallawahs by eight wickets.

The Barbados Royals won the toss and chose to field, getting off to a dream start by removing opener Brandon King for a duck.

However, once again it was captain Rovman Powell who took charge for the Tallawahs, scoring his second successive half-century to take his side to 153/7 after 20 overs.

In their chase, Barbados Royals bounced back after the early dismissal of Kyle Mayers with their South African contingent of Quinton de Kock, Corbin Bosch and captain David Miller combining across the innings to guide the side to victory by eight wickets.

Jamaica Tallawahs lost King in the first over as Mayers demonstrated his ability with the ball. Amir Jangoo and Powell formed a 57-run partnership that was supported by some power-hitting later on from Raymon Reifer and Fabian Allen.

West Indies fast bowler Obed McCoy was the stand-out bowler for the Royals, taking 3 wickets for 24 runs as the Tallawahs finished on 153/7.

Barbados Royals were in early trouble in their chase as opener Mayers was dismissed in the second over, but a magnificent partnership of 117 runs between de Kock and Bosch stifled the Tallawah bowlers. Once Bosch lost his wicket, Miller came in and scored 16 runs off 8 balls in a nervy finish to take his side across the line with just one ball to spare.

The win means Barbados Royals maintain their unbeaten start to the season and retain their spot at the top of the league table, while Jamaica Tallawahs remain second.

Scores in the match: Barbados Royals 157/2 (de Kock 64*, Bosch 56 ; Green 1/24, Amir 1/26) beat Jamaica Tallawahs 156/8 (Powell 52, Reifer 41; McCoy 3/24, Holder 2/24) by 8 wickets

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NHC monitoring two tropical waves in the Atlantic Ocean Loop Barbados

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The content originally appeared on: Barbados News

Two tropical waves located in the Atlantic Ocean have grabbed the attention of the US National Hurricane Centre (NHC).

The wave that is expected to reach the Caribbean first is located in the Central Atlantic Ocean between Africa and the Windward Islands.

NHC said the wave is producing a large area of disorganised showers and thunderstorms.

“Some slow development of this system is possible over the next several days while it moves generally westward to west-north-westward over the central tropical Atlantic and approaches the Windward Islands by the end of the week,” NHC said.

Forecasters have given the wave a 20 per cent chance to develop into a tropical cyclone over the next five days.

The second tropical wave, which is located just off the west coast of Africa, is also an area of disorganised showers and thunderstorms.

“Environmental conditions appear only marginally favourable, and any development of this wave should be slow to occur while it moves westward or west-north-westward across the eastern tropical Atlantic through the end of the week,” NHC stated.

The wave has also been given a 20 per cent chance to develop into a tropical cyclone this week.

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BESCHOUWING: Wat brengt Mark Rutte naar Suriname?

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The content originally appeared on: De Ware Tijd Online

Na veertien jaar landt maandag (vandaag) eindelijk weer een Nederlandse minister-president in Suriname. Premier Mark Rutte komt, in het gezelschap

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Woman assaulted during struggle with robber Loop Cayman Islands

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The content originally appeared on: Cayman Compass

The Royal Cayman Islands Police Service (RCIPS) reported that, between 9:00pm and 9:40 pm on the night of September 10, officers responded to a report of an assault outside an address in the Prospect area.

According to the RCIPS, a lone woman had just parked outside the address when her vehicle was approached by an unknown man who opened her car door and attempted to rob her.

A struggle ensued, during which the man struck her in the face, the woman fought back and the suspect then fled the location on foot.

Emergency services attended the location and the woman was transported to the Cayman Islands Hospital to be treated for her injuries, and subsequently discharged.

The suspect is described as being of dark complexion and was wearing a dark mask and dark clothing.

The matter is currently under investigation and anyone who may have witnessed the incident or seen anything/anyone suspicious in the area between 9:00pm and 9:45pm is asked to contact George Town CID at 949-4222.

Anonymous tips can be provided directly to the RCIPS via the RCIPS Confidential Tip Line at 949-7777, or via the RCIPS website at https://www.rcips.ky/submit-a-tip.

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RORC Caribbean 600 Series Antigua – 14th to 24th February 2023

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The content originally appeared on: Antigua News Room
The highly competitive and tactically challenging RORC Caribbean 600 attracts hundreds of international sailors each year to enjoy offshore racing in superb Caribbean conditions in February © Arthur Daniel/RORC

The Royal Ocean Racing Club announces the inaugural RORC Caribbean 600 Series which will be based in Antigua from 14th to 24th February 2023.

The series will include three days of racing followed by the main event; the 14th edition of the RORC Caribbean 600. The RORC Caribbean 600 Series is open to boats racing under the IRC, CSA and MOCRA Class Rules, plus other suitable classes.

RORC Vice Commodore Eric de Turckheim’s Teasing Machine and RORC Commodore James Neville’s INO XXX are both set to compete in the RORC Caribbean 600 Series.

In two versions of Teasing Machine, Eric de Turckheim has competed in four previous editions of the RORC Caribbean 600.

“Historically, major 600-mile offshore races are part of a series, for example the Fastnet and the Admiral’s Cup. The RORC Caribbean 600 Series will have a similar format with inshore racing, a medium length offshore and a long offshore race,” commented Turckheim. “The RORC Caribbean 600 race is one of the best offshore races in the world, but it is normally won by a big boat. The Series will give smaller boats a better chance of winning due to the variety of races. The Royal Ocean Racing Club have a long-term plan for the RORC Caribbean 600 Series; making it one of the world’s most significant regattas.”

2023 RORC Caribbean 600 Series

14th to 24th February 2023

Tuesday 14th February 2023 – Inshore racing in coastal waters of Antigua

Wednesday 15th February – Inshore racing in coastal waters of Antigua

Thursday 16th February – Lay Day in Antigua

Friday 17th February – 360 Round Antigua Race

Saturday 18th February – Series Prize Giving and RORC Caribbean 600 Opening Party

Monday 20th February – Start of the 14th RORC Caribbean 600

Friday 24th February – Prize Giving RORC Caribbean 600

“The combination of a tactically challenging Caribbean destination, sunshine and warm blue waters makes this a totally unique event,” commented Race Director Chris Stone. “The RORC will continue to work with Antigua Yacht Club and their local volunteers supporting the management of this great event. All of the races in the Series will require boats to comply with World Sailing Offshore Special Regulations Category 3. For the RORC Caribbean 600 Race, boats will require additional equipment including: Liferaft, EPIRB and AIS Transponder.”

International Race Officer Hank Stuart from Rochester New York will be the Race Officer for the RORC Caribbean 600 Series. The intention is to run multiple races over the first two days. After Lay Day, the 52-mile 360 Round Antigua Race is scheduled and three days later will be the start of the 14th RORC Caribbean 600.

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President declares October 24 Divali holiday

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The content originally appeared on: Trinidad and Tobago Newsday

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In this November 2021 Anita Persad light deyas outside RRM Plaza, High Street, San Fernando as part of their Divali celebrations. Photo by Lincoln Holder

October 24 has been declared a hliday to mark Divali.

Hindu devotees were told on Monday that the celebration of one of their main festivals will be celebrated on that date. In a media release on Monday morning, the Ministry of Communications declared the date, in keeping with the Public Holidays and Festivals Act, Chapter 19:05.

The Divali celebrations are expected to be the first in-prtson ceremonies since covid19 restrictions were lifted since the height of the pandemic in 2020.

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Con “gran expediente criminal” una de las personas asesinadas en Barceloneta

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The content originally appeared on: Radio Isla TV

El comisionado auxiliar de investigaciones criminales, Roberto Rivera, confirmó en RADIO ISLA que una de las personas asesinadas en Barceloneta en la madrugada de hoy tiene un “gran expediente criminal”.

Según el también teniente coronel Rivera, las personas aún no han sido oficialmente identificadas, pero para efectos policiacos sí se distinguió a una de ellas. Roberto Rivera agregó que el crimen está vinculado al trasiego de drogas.

Las autoridades informaron que dos personas fueron asesinadas a balazos en la carretera 140 frente al McDonald’s del municipio antes mencionado. Otras dos personas resultaron heridas en este incidente.

Noticia relacionada: Autoridades investigan tres asesinatos ocurridos en horas de la madrugada

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Una niña de 11 años enfrenta un segundo embarazo en Brasil tras ser de nuevo violada

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The content originally appeared on: Radio Isla TV

Una niña de 11 años está embarazada por segunda vez tras ser violada de nuevo en Teresina, la capital del estado brasileño de Piauí. 

La menor tenía 10 años cuando se quedó encinta después de ser forzada sexualmente por un primo de 25 años. Según la ley brasileña, el aborto está permitido en casos de violación, cuando está en riesgo la vida de la madre o cuando el feto presenta anencefalia.

Pero la madre de la niña no autorizó el aborto porque lo considera “un crimen” y, en septiembre de 2021, dio a luz a su bebé, que actualmente lo cuida la abuela de la menor. 

Según el diario Folha de Sao Paulo, tras el nacimiento del bebé la pequeña abandonó la escuela y debido a la mala relación que tenía con sus padres terminó en una casa de acogida, donde se descubrió su embarazo. 

“Un susto, un shock”

“Estaba sin menstruar, retraída y con un comportamiento sospechoso. La llevamos a la maternidad para que le hiciesen las pruebas y quedó constatado que llevaba tres meses embarazada. Fue un susto, un shock”, comentó al diario Renata Bezerra, consejera de la casa de acogida.

Una vez más, la madre se niega a que su hija aborte y acusa a un tío paterno de haber abusado de la niña. Las autoridades investigan el caso y, por el momento, no hay ningún detenido. 

Por su parte, Bezarra se mostró contraria a la decisión de la progenitora. “La niña ya tuvo un trauma con su primer embarazo, no está en condiciones de cuidar de otro niño”, resaltó. 

Hace unos meses, el caso de una niña de 10 años que quedó embarazada tras ser violada y a la que una magistrada le impidió abortar con 22 semanas de gestación generó una gran conmoción en el país.

La presión mediática y social que provocó la historia permitió que finalmente se le realizase la interrupción del embarazado.

Según datos del Anuario Brasileño de Seguridad Pública, en 2021 hubo 35.735 casos registrados de violencia sexual contra menores de 13 años en este país. En la mayoría de los casos las agresiones se cometieron por familiares, cercanos o “personas de confianza”.

Noticia original de RT en Español

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VES: ‘Heronderhandeling met IMF is internationale blamage’

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The content originally appeared on: De Ware Tijd Online

door Jason Pinas PARAMARIBO — “Dat de regering op het punt staat om te heronderhandelen met het Internationaal Monetair Fonds

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