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Former cop who was beaten in prison seeks justice for injuries he suffered and assistance for further medical treatment

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The content originally appeared on: Antigua News Room

REAL NEWS- Almost three years after he was released from Her Majesty’s Prison, former Police Constable Joseph Peters reportedly is still seeking medical treatment for injuries he sustained while serving his sentence.

An inside source tells REAL News that Peters was beaten severely – allegedly by prison officers – while in custody. The source further alleges that although he was seriously wounded, the authorities kept the former policeman hidden in a cell until another inmate made the matter public.

The source claims the injured man was not seen by a prison doctor until 10 days after the alleged beating, during which his nose was fractured.

Reportedly, the doctor was appalled that medical attention had not been sought earlier, and Peters was permitted to undergo surgery.

While further surgery was recommended on his discharge from prison, the injured man reportedly has been unable to access treatment for his damaged nose.

Neither has Peters been able to get justice for the beating he endured, the source says – despite the matter having been reported to the Police authorities.

“To date, the matter – which is an indictable offensee because of the extent of Peters’ injury – remains somewhere in a drawer at the Criminal Investigations Department (CID),” the inside source charges. “No arrest has been executed although the perpetrators were named and identified by Peters,” the source alleges further.

Reportedly, the injured man has made numerous – but futile –appeals to the Police authorities, since he is unable to afford a lawyer to further the matter, and because he is not able to pay for the additional surgery he needs.

The source says he is making the matter public now in the hope that the Police Commissioner will launch an investigation and charge the persons responsible for Peters’ injuries. He also hopes the former police officer will get the justice he deserves – as well as assistance to pursue medical treatment.

Peters, along with the mother of a then-minor girl, had been convicted and sentenced to four years in prison for corrupt practices with respect to the child.

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With road works ongoing, commuters urged to travel through Grove, EBD by 9PM

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The content originally appeared on: INews Guyana

Citizens living in and beyond the Grove/Diamond area, and particularly those persons who may need to get to the airport for a flight, are urged to make alternative arrangements or to do so earlier, as the paving and milling of the Grove/Diamond section of the East Bank Highway (EBH), will begin from 21:00h tonight.

The road works began on Saturday, after Public Works Minister Bishop Juan Edghill, made an intervention to ease traffic congestion in the Grove/Diamond area, by dispatching a works team to widen the road to facilitate a slip lane that will improve traffic efficiency along that section of the East Bank highway.

Minister Edghill is also expressing his appreciation to members of the public for their utmost understanding and patience, as the Ministry undertakes several developmental projects in various parts of the country, which may have disrupted daily travel routes and or caused traffic delays in some instances.

Specifically, the Minister would like to thank those persons who have been traversing the East Bank Highway daily, enduring long lines, congestion, and delays along the route, for their patience.

With regards to tonight’s paving and milling in the Grove/ Diamond area, the Minister is urging persons to adhere to all traffic advisories, signs, and directions, as the team works diligently to complete their task.

Again, the Minister expresses his regret for the inconvenience caused to persons using the East Bank Highway.

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4-year-old found dead in abandoned car

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The content originally appeared on: INews Guyana

Police in Mahdia, Region Eight (Potaro-Siparuni) have launched an investigation into the death of a four-year-old child who was found in an abandoned car on Tuesday.

Dead is Kamal Ramsammy. Reports are that the child’s mother, who had to work the night shift at a popular hotel and bar in Mahdia, left him in the care of his grandmother.

Kamal Ramsammy

This publication was told that when the mother returned home from work at about 10:30h on Tuesday morning, she enquired whether the child was sent to school.

It was then that family members in the house realized that the child was missing. This led to a search of the area during which the lad was found in a car.

He was pulled from the vehicle in an unconscious state and taken to the Mahdia Hospital where doctors attempted to revive him.

A relative told this publication that the child temporarily became responsive and called for his mom but died shortly after.

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Magnificent Miller guides Royals to victory

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The content originally appeared on: INews Guyana

The Barbados Royals secured their third successive victory of the 2022 Hero Caribbean Premier League (CPL) season with a resounding win over Trinbago Knight Riders by 80 runs (DLS).

The Trinbago Knight Riders won the toss and chose to field, but a brilliant opening stand of 85 runs between Kyle Mayers and Quinton De Kock built the platform for Barbados Royals to score an imposing 194/4 after their 20 overs, with captain David Miller playing an exceptional inning, scoring 60 runs from just 36 balls.

David Miller

In a chase that was affected by rain, Trinbago Knight Riders suffered a batting collapse, losing six wickets in the powerplay before rain brought a premature end to proceedings with the score at 51-7 after 8 overs, the Royals winning on DLS by 80 runs.

Barbados Royals got off to a sensational start, making their highest powerplay score so far of the season with 67 runs, Mayers scoring 45 of those. After losing the wickets of both openers, Miller continued the momentum with some big shots, frustrating the Knight Rider’s bowling attack, before a late batting cameo from Jason Holder took the side to 194/4.

Trinbago Knight Riders lost a flurry of wickets early in their chase, with Devon Thomas taking the big wickets of Tim Seifert and Knight Riders captain Kieron Pollard with his off-spin.

Sunil Narine loosing his wicket

Obed McCoy took the wicket of Nicholas Pooran with the last ball of the powerplay before Andre Russell lost his wicket in the following over. With 8 overs bowled and the Knight Riders 51-7, heavy rain forced an early end to the match, with the Royals winning on DLS by 80 runs.

The win means Barbados Royals maintain their 100% start to the tournament while Trinbago Knight Riders have suffered their first defeat of the season.

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Encuentran cuerpo de mujer en estado de descomposición en Cataño

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The content originally appeared on: Radio Isla TV

Agentes del distrito de Cataño investigan la muerte de una mujer, cuyo cuerpo se encontró en estado de descomposición, localizado en el dormitorio de un apartamento del Edificio 72 del Residencial Juan Matos en Cataño.   

De acuerdo a la información preliminar, el cuerpo de la mujer, de unos 55 a 58 años, que aún no ha sido identificado, fue encontrado por un familiar y no se descarta una posible sobredosis como la causa de la muerte.

 La agente Natasha Pérez, adscrita al distrito de Cataño y la fiscal Rosalyn García Pastrana, se hicieron cargo de la investigación.

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The Ministry of Health launches its month of activities to commemorate Caribbean Wellness Day

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The content originally appeared on: NBC SVG

A number of workplace initiatives will be facilitated by the Ministry of Health Wellness and the Environment from next week, as part of activities to commemorate Caribbean Wellness Day.

Caribbean Wellness Day will be observed this Saturday September 10th, with the theme: Power Through Collective Action

The Ministry of Health has launched a month of activities to coincide with the day, and the Chief Health Promotion Officer Shanika John said the workplace initiatives are among the activities planned.

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Miss John said a workplace symposium is also planned for September 22nd.

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Sexual Assault victims have been reminded that support is available to them

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The content originally appeared on: NBC SVG

Young persons who may have experienced sexual assault have been reminded that support is available, as they seek redress.

The reminder has come from Assistant Director of Public Prosecutions, Tameka Dasilva Mackenzie.

Mrs. Dasilva-Mackenzie noted that there are instances where young people who are sexually assaulted, do not receive the necessary support from parents or guardians.

She encouraged persons who have been assaulted to find someone who they can trust to report the matter to the relevant authorities.

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Mrs. Dasilva Mackenzie said Social Workers can also work with children who have been sexually assaulted, to ensure that they do not    have to deal with this issue alone.

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A two-day Symposium on Sexual Assault is being held here from today, as part of a week of activities spearheaded by the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions.

The Symposium is being held in collaboration with the Ministry of Health and the Police Force.  The sessions are targeting Public Servants, and are closed to the general public

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NBC’s Covid-19 Update – Wednesday September 7th 2022

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The content originally appeared on: NBC SVG

Vincentians are being advised to continue to test for Covid 19 when  they are ill, despite the decrease in active cases of the disease.

Chief Health Promotion Officer in the Ministry of Health, Wellness and the Environment, Shanika John, said this will help the Ministry in its efforts to curb the spread of the disease.

Lesley De Bique has more in today’s Covid 19 Update.

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Public Servants to receive a salary increase in 2023

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The content originally appeared on: NBC SVG

Public Servants across St. Vincent and the Grenadines have been assured that they will receive a salary increase from the Government.

This assurance came from Prime Minister Dr. Ralph Gonsalves, during NBC’s Face to Face programme this morning.

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The Prime Minister highlighted the significant benefits to which Public Servants are entitled.

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Retailers report steady back-to-school sales Loop Barbados

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The content originally appeared on: Barbados News

Retailers are elated to see a surge in back-to-school shopping ahead of the September 19 start.

The Ministry of Education, Vocational and Technological Training has yet to confirm the format for the new school year, but parents have wasted no time to race to Bridgetown to purchase school necessities.

Operations director of Swan Street store, Abed’s Co & Ltd, Alex Abed reported a noticeable surge in sales in comparison to 2021, when classes resumed online.

“Compared to last year where back-to-school didn’t happen for COVID-19, the demand is definitely noticeable. With Cave Shepherd no longer doing school clothes, we have seen an uptake in the amount of people for back-to-school. There are always those in need and those who need more having to decide between buying more than one uniform of four children or one for each of them,” he shared.

The Swan Street branch of Abed’s was noticeably bustling with a crowd swarming the uniform section of the store.

Meanwhile, managing director of department store Woolworth, Martin Bryan told Loop News there has been a steady flow of customers but he expected business to get hectic on the weekend before school commenced.

“Bajans are last minute so it has been quite steady but we reckon in the next two weeks it will be brisk because you have…two more weekends and we reckon we will have an influx of customers by then,” Bryan said.

He added: “The last two years there have been no back-to-school so we were struggling in terms of uniforms. We were stuck with a lot of the uniforms but this year we have definitely seen a drastic increase….We are grateful for that so we hope life continues as normal.”

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