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Alfred Athill awarded Pharmacist of the Year 2022

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Health Minister congratulates Alfred Athill on Pharmacist of the Year 2022 Award

The Ministry of Health, Wellness and the Environment would like to extend our heartiest congratulations to our Director of Pharmaceutical Services in Antigua and Barbuda, Mr. Alfred Athill on receiving the award for the CAP Pharmacist of the Year 2022.

Minister of Health, Wellness and the Environment, the honourable Sir Molwyn Joseph, Permanent Secretary Ag, Janice Michael, Chief Medical Officers, Dr. Rhonda Sealey-Thomas and other members of staff at the Ministry expressed congratulations on this significant achievement.

Caribbean Association of Pharmacists (CAP) selected Mr. Athill as the winner from among two nominees for his outstanding contribution to the Profession of Pharmacy and Caribbean Society. The other nominee was Carlton Lanquedoc of Dominica.

The award was announced at the 42nd Conference for the Caribbean Association of Pharmacists held in Guyana at the Marriott Hotel from August 10th to August 14th 2022.

Mr. Athill, having won the prestigious title received a plaque donated by Massy Distribution – Guyana, a three night stay at the succeeding conference donated by Smith Robinson & Co Ltd – Trinidad and Tobago and a Book Award.

The award was presented by Neelam Dharmo of Massy Distribution Guyana and Pamela Townsend on behalf of Smith Robinson.

It was accepted by Pharmacist Dwight Hudson of Antigua on Mr. Athill’s behalf since he was in attendance at the Conference.

Mr. Athill says “it is a delight to be awarded the Pharmacist of the Year by CAP which is a regional and international recognized professional organization.

It would have given recognition for the work I have been doing not only for 2022 but also prior. Specifically for 2022, it is a culmination of the work that would have been done specifically as it relates to COVID-19.

The recognition would have also been triggered by my interaction with the other pharmacist from around the region especially as it relates to COVID-19 mitigation not only in Antigua and Barbuda but the rest of the Caribbean.”

Athill also received the Regulatory Affairs award for high standard, excellence service and dedication in 2017.

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Man dies in Lower Gambles house fire

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FATALITY FROM FIRE IN LOWER GAMBLES

One man is dead following a house fire in Lower Gambles on Wednesday night.

Fire Chief, Assistant Commissioner of Police Elvis Weaver told state media that a man perished in the blaze when the wooden structure he occupied became engulfed in flames.

ACP Weaver said residents in the area have reported that the man lived alone.

The cause of the blaze has not yet been determined but firefighters and operatives from the Criminal Investigations Department are poring over the scene for clues as their probe begins.

We will have more information as it becomes available.

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Sandals Concludes ‘Football Against Cancer’ Initiative – St. Lucia Times News

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Sandals Regency La Toc Golf Resort and Spa recently closed off its “Football against Cancer” Interdepartmental Competition with a bang. The competition is the brainchild of Sandals Regency La Toc Golf Resort and Spa’s Earth Guardians Group powered by the Environment Health and Safety Department.

The aim of the competition was twofold, providing aid to team members recently diagnosed with cancer while fostering teamwork, comradery and friendly competition throughout the Resort.

The Watersports Team dominated the competition emerging the champions, followed by the Maintenance Team in second place and the Cost Control Team in third place.

Nicarge Edward from the Watersports Team was awarded Most Valuable Player (MVP). In a special match the Management team took on the Watersports Team but was no match for Watersports as the Team successfully defended its title, remaining undefeated in the competition.

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Sandals Regency La Toc Golf Resort and Spa’s Environment, Health and Safety (EHS) Manager Rodesha Reid touted the event as a success.

She explained, “It is important that team members are able to have a well-balanced work life experience. While they work hard, there should be time for fun and games as well.” She noted that this is only the beginning as team members are already calling for the next event and are eager to participate.”

The EHS Manager also highlighted the many benefits derived from such an activity including physical fitness.

Sandals Regency La Toc Golf Resort and Spa remains committed to creating a balanced work environment, where team members are able to benefit from both work and play.

Football against Cancer Interdepartmental Competition
 
Departmental Showdown
Winning Team
Stewarding vs. Watersports
Watersports
Cost Control vs. Butlers Elite
Cost Control
Maintenance vs. Housekeeping
Maintenance
Club Sandals vs. Landscaping
Landscaping
Semi-Finals
Winning  Team
Maintenance vs. Landscaping
Maintenance
Cost Control vs. Watersports
Watersports
Finals
Winning  Team
Landscaping vs. Cost Control (Competing for 3rd place)
Cost Control
Maintenance vs. Watersports (Competing for 1st place)
Watersports
Special Match
Winning  Team
Management vs. Watersports
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Regels voor bouwvergunningen aangepast

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door Valerie Fris PARAMARIBO — De aanpassing van de regels voor bouwvergunningen is niet in goede aarde gevallen bij ‘kleine’

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Avez-vous remarqu? le nouveau Bob Cailloux ?

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The content originally appeared on: Le Nouvelliste

N? ? Port-au-Prince un 15 d?cembre, le rappeur Bob Cailloux, de son vrai nom Jean Michelet Blanc, a fait ses d?buts dans la musique tr?s t?t. Entre une enfance <> v?cue dans plusieurs quartiers de P?tion-Ville, de Carrefour, et sa d?termination in?branlable de suivre ce que lui dicte son coeur, il n’a jamais rat? l’occasion de s’exposer ? son entourage. Au sein de son tout premier groupe, PV Clik, ou en solo, il se mesurait assez souvent, avec son sens pouss? du freestyle, ? d’autres jeunes rappeurs.

Comme dit l’adage, petit ? petit, l’oiseau fait son nid. Le jeune homme commence ? se faire remarquer, notamment par d’autres rappeurs populaires de l’?poque. Cependant, il lui a fallu attendre la sortie de <> – un morceau qui d?crivait les conditions infrahumaines dans lesquelles ?voluaient des rescap?s du tremblement de terre du 12 janvier 2010 sous les tentes – pour attirer l’attention du public. Ce titre a eu du succ?s. Mais l’autoproclam? Demi-dieu ne s’est pas arr?t? l?. Il a continu? ? faire ce qu’il dit aimer plus que tout : la musique.

Quelques ann?es plus tard, soit en 2018, il va gratifier le public de son tout premier et unique album contenant 17 pistes, <>. Un disque sur lequel ont collabor? des artistes comme Fantom, DRZ, Miu et Will. S’il est un fait que Bob Cailloux s’est fait conna?tre dans le milieu en tant que rappeur, il a toutefois explor? plusieurs autres tendances : le Rn’B, le reggae, le drill, le trap, le raggamuffin, le dance-hall, l’afro et maintenant le compas.

Parlant du compas, l’artiste promet de nous surprendre. ? en croire l’interpr?te de <>, lors de sa participation ? l’?mission Ticket Live, Bob Cailloux veut d?sormais s’aventurer dans le rythme de Nemours Jean-Baptiste. <>, ajoute la voix de <>. De plus, poursuit-il <>.

Apr?s avoir officialis? en avril dernier sa toute premi?re chanson compas, <>, Bob Cailloux a vite propos? <>, r?alis? en collaboration avec le chanteur Kenny Desmangles. Ce n’est pas tout, selon l’artiste, un autre morceau intitul? <> sera d?voil? sous peu au grand public en attendant la sortie de son nouvel album d’ici la fin de l’ann?e. Ce projet de 8 morceaux consacrera plusieurs collaborations avec des artistes dont la chanteuse Fatima et le rappeur Fantom, pr?cise-t-il au passage.

Un nouveau Bob Cailloux ?

Fini les altercations sans raisons sur les r?seaux (m?me avec Ticket), selon ce qu’a fait savoir l’artiste de 34 ans. C’est l’une des nouvelles d?cisions prises au tournant de sa carri?re. <>, a expliqu? le rappeur-chanteur qui en profite pour proclamer son amour pour son public. Il les invite, par ailleurs, ? lui offrir tout leur support dans cette nouvelle d?marche.

L’artiste Bob Cailloux vous invite ? d?couvrir l’ensemble de son r?pertoire musical, disponible sur les plateformes musicales, particuli?rement sa cha?ne YouTube Bob Cailloux officiel. Quant aux projets futurs, le meilleur est ? venir, promet l’artiste.

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Westmoreland businessman gunned down at his establishment Loop Jamaica

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A Westmoreland businessman was shot and killed at his business establishment by two motorcyclists posing as customers on Tuesday afternoon.

The deceased has been identified as 58-year-old Pete Flemming of a Grange Hill, Westmoreland address.

Reports are that about 5:50 pm, Flemming was at a restaurant he operated when a motorcycle was ridden up with two men who went into the establishment.

Shortly after, gunshots were heard coming from the building.

The two men were then seen running from the building, and they jumped on the motorcycle and fled from the scene.

The police were called and upon their arrival, Flemming was seen lying in a pool of blood suffering from gunshot wounds.

The Westmoreland police are investigating the incident.

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Egg farmers hit by wave of break-ins and thefts

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Several members of the Layer Farmers’ Association have been experiencing an increased wave of break-ins and thefts over the past two weeks at our farms. Feed, chickens, waterers, feeders and other equipment have all been stolen.

The police have been notified of this newly increased and chronic situation of praedial larceny, which is having a serious negative impact on the development of the egg laying sector in Antigua and Barbuda.

The public is kindly asked, therefore, to assist the farmers by keeping an eye out for any suspicious activities or persons, specifically in the areas of Jonas Road, Sanderson’s, Glanvilles, and all the way up to Willikies.

Please contact the Association’s president, Emanuel Peters, at 720-4149, and your CONFIDENTIAL information will be forwarded to the investing police officer.

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4 new faces in Reggae Girlz squad to face South Korea on Sept 3 Loop Jamaica

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Coach Lorne Donaldson has selected four new players in the national senior women’s football squad for the international friendly against South Korea on September 3.

The game will be played at the Hwaseong Sports Complex in Gyeonggi, South Korea, starting at 3:00 am Jamaica time.

The new players named in the 23-member squad are Kameron Simmonds of the University of Tennessee, Liya Brooks of Hawaii Surf Soccer Club, Sioban Wilson of Birmingham City FC, and Maliah Atkins the University of South Dakota.

The Reggae Girlz will also engage the same opposition in a practice match on September 6.

“The call-ups reflect a strong unit with the majority being members of the World Cup Qualifying squad,” said the Jamaica Football Federation in a press release. “A few of the more popular names are missing from the list through injury. As part of his stated policy, the coach will be using the opportunity of this and other windows this year, to look at other players who were not involved in the recent World Cup qualifiers.”

The squad and the technical staff are scheduled to assemble in Hwaseong on August 30.

Full Reggae Girlz squad: Sydney Schneider (Kansas City Current FC), Yazmeen Jamieson (Simcoe County Rovers), Chantelle Swaby (FC Fleury 9), Allyson Swaby (Angel City FC), Vyan Sampson (Charleton FC-W), Chinyelu Asher (Aik Stockholm), Kayla McCoy (Glasgow Rangers FC), Atlanta Primus (London City FC), Marlo Sweatman (Szent Mihaly – Hungary), Khadija Shaw (Manchester City), Tiernny Wiltshire (Houston Dash – on trials), Drew Spence (Tottenham Hotspur FC-W), Mireya Grey (unattached), Trudi Carter (FC Gintra), Olufolasade Adamolekun (University Of Southern California), Deneisha Blackwood (GPSO 92 ISSY – France), Tiffany Cameron (ETO FC Gyor), Shania Hayles (Bristol City FC), Kameron Simmonds (University of Tennessee), Liya Brooks (Hawaii Surf), Siobhan Wilson (Birmingham City FC), Giselle Washington (University of Tennessee), Maliah Atkins (University of South Dakota).

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EPL teams advance in League Cup; City, Chelsea to clash in 3rd round Loop Jamaica

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Chelsea’s Raheem Sterling, left, and Leeds United’s Rasmus Kristensen battle for the ball during their English Premier League football match at Elland Road, Leeds, England, Sunday, Aug. 21, 2022. Leeds won 3-0. (Nigel French/PA via AP).

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LONDON (AP) — Newcastle, Leeds and Brighton carried their strong Premier League form into the English League Cup on Wednesday by beating lower-league opposition in the second round despite fielding lineups containing fringe players.

The draw for the third round was also made and it features seven all-Premier League matchups — including Manchester City hosting Chelsea.

Newcastle were pushed the hardest of the three top-flight teams in action Wednesday, needing to come from behind to beat fourth-tier Tranmere Rovers 2-1 thanks to goals by Jamaal Lascelles in the 40th minute and Chris Wood in the 52nd.

Coming off a 3-0 win over Chelsea in the league, Leeds beat third-tier Barnsley 3-1 after Colombia winger Luis Sinisterra scored his first goal for the club. Mateusz Klich scored the other two goals for Leeds, one of them a penalty.

Brighton have already won away against Manchester United and West Ham in the league and found third-tier Forest Green easy to deal with.

Deniz Undav, on his first start for the club since an offseason move from Belgian side Union SG, Steven Alzate and Evan Ferguson were the scorers in a 3-0 victory.

Second-tier team Bristol City were the other team to advance Wednesday.

Fulham were the only Premier League team to be eliminated in the second round. In the third round, the Premier League teams playing in European competitions enter the League Cup and two of them — City and Chelsea — will meet in the standout match.

Other all-Premier League matches include Manchester United vs Aston Villa and Arsenal vs Brighton, while Liverpool begin their title defense at home to third-tier Derby.

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Eyewitness: Extreme…drought

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It’s a well-worn trope in literature to point out that while some in the world are laughing, others are crying. We live in a world of opposites and contradictions!! And right now, we in Guyana, who’ve been inundated with floods for over a year – with no end seemingly in sight!! – will find it hard to appreciate that half of the world’s been hit by drought during that same period!! And this is no ordinary drought we’re talking about!!

Rivers that have been flowing for thousands of years have suddenly actually DRIED up!! So, we have the great Yangtze River in China – the third longest in the entire world, and the centre of some of the earliest civilisations on earth – drying up to such an extent that a submerged island has been revealed with three Buddhist statues, believed to be 600 years old!! The Yangtze is called the “Yellow River” because of the amount of yellow silt it brings down and deposits on the plains to create one of the most fertile deltas in the world!! So, with the Yellow River down to its bottom, you can imagine what that’s done to food supplies in China. Dried up??

But if we’d been following the news, we’d know that the same situation has hit parts of Europe that had NEVER KNOWN DROUGHT!! The River Loire in France is now completely dry?? And the Danube’s so shrunken that dozens of sunken German warships from WWII are now exposed?? And let’s not even talk about the forest fires sweeping Europe – you’d think Germany, France and Britain were in California!! And moving to the US, how about the great Colorado River that carved out all those canyons drying up?? You’re talking about millions of acres of land that were irrigated from its waters now dry as a bone!!

Now, if you detect a note of schadenfreude in your Eyewitness’s prose, it means you’ve got his drift. Right now, East Africa’s experiencing a severe drought that’s been going on for years. Haven’t we seen enough of those starving children and cattle dying with their ribs touching their backs?? Right now, in Tigray province of Ethiopia, hundreds of thousands are starving as war rages on. Have these countries up north ever taken notice long enough to do something about the crisis, other than shipping in some grains – but with more guns to warlords??

And we all know – or should know – that these droughts and floods are all symptoms of “climate change”, don’t we?? So, now that the ones who caused this disaster are feeling the heat – pun intended! – your Eyewitness hopes it’s focusing their minds to throw their weight and funds to address the problem!!In the meantime, your Eyewitness says, “Burn baby!! Burn!!”

…prejudiceGetting back to the theme that life in Guyana’s becoming increasingly like a Hollywood “B” Movie, it appears that taking care with folks “with extreme prejudice” is becoming commonplace. In military and other covert operations, “terminate with extreme prejudice” is a euphemism for aggressive execution. Like when Obama ordered, “Osama bin Laden be terminated with extreme prejudice”. Get it?? Believe it or not, while it originated in movies like “Apocalypse Now”, the expression “termination with prejudice” was part of employment contracts!! In a military intelligence context, it’s generally understood as an order to assassinate.

So, here in our dear mudland, are we to believe Sgt Bascom – who’s been singing like a canary about the nexus of business and crime – when he insists his life’s in danger?? Now, being a sucker for the aforementioned B movies, your Eyewitness is convinced the man’s fears are justified, and he should immediately be placed in a witness protection plan.You know, with a new name, identity, and home in, say, the Pakaraimas?? But that’s where they dig the gold??

…verificationYour Eyewitness was pleased to learn that after all the loose accusations, in 2021, IPADA-G conducted a $4.9 million flood-relief survey of 3,868 persons to check if there were “disparities” in the distribution.Well???

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