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WATCH: Maitland’s lawyer feels ‘ambushed’ as bail application stalled Loop Jamaica

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Another court date set for the cop boyfriend of Donna-Lee Donaldson to reappear

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Donna-Lee Donaldson, the social media influencer reported missing on July 13 and is presumed dead

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A bail application for Constable Noel Maitland, the cop boyfriend of social media personality Donna-Lee Donaldson, didn’t get off the ground Monday as planned due to the Crown’s unwillingness to hand over documents to the defence legal team.

When the matter came up Monday afternoon, it was the same as during the morning session when the Crown maintained that it would share the documents with the defence, but not at this time.

The Crown stated that it is concerned with interference in the case should the files be released, but the defence team of Chewick Berry and Kaysian Kennedy-Sherman would have none of it.

Kennedy-Sherman said the defence received a preliminary report and they expected to get all the material so the team to prepare its files. She said the defence has to see the files for their own conclusions.

The matter was, therefore, again rescheduled to be mentioned on September 16 when another attempt will be made at a bail application.

The police constable, who is charged with murder, has been in custody since his arrest on July 27 in relation to the disappearance of 24-year-old Donaldson.

Donaldson was reportedly last seen at Maitland’s New Kingston apartment on July 11.

She was reported missing on July 13. Her disappearance sparked massive protest by individuals alleging that the police have been dragging their feet in the matter.

The police had indicated that investigations concluded that Donaldson was killed on July 12.

They stated that this was supported by forensic evidence and technology but noted that a motive has not yet been established for the killing. Her body is yet to be recovered.

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Oceans for Everyone exposes Jamaican children to boating Loop Jamaica

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Thirty-two children from across the island were given an educational tour of Port Royal and Maiden Cay by Oceans for Everyone Inc, a non-governmental organisation that provides boating experiences to Jamaican children.

Captain Rayon Carruthers, Founder and Chairman of Oceans For Everyone Inc said that the aim of the tour, which took place on August 12, was to expose children to boating and the ocean in a format that will educate, encourage and excite them about the possibilities that boating can create.

The organisation has been offering boating experience to Jamaican children at no cost since 2017. He said the experience has positively impacted the children who benefited from the exposure.

“I think it is our responsibility to create a world that is easier for kids where they have more opportunities to see things and have more experiences that are going to boost their existence and to help them in their development because they are going to develop one way or another but I think it is our responsibility that as they develop they have experiences that are going to put them in a better position to just be happy,” he noted.

Five-year-old Adam Miller who went on the trip was elated to have his first experience on the boat. “I enjoyed it. I was given a chance to also steer the boat and that was exciting for me,” he said.

Joanne Walker, his mother who accompanied him said she thought the trip provided exposure to her son and should pique his interest at an early age to explore other unconventional career options.

“It was a great experience. I would recommend it to parents. It is great exposure for children as they will know that there are other career options other than being a doctor, nurse, police or soldier. They can be a captain of a ship or even a marine biologist,” she noted.

Carruthers said that the programme has enriched the lives of many Jamaican children and facilitates good character building. “The goal is to create an opportunity and give it to them. I think that in and of itself will show them they live in a world that in some way cares about them and is looking out for them,” he informed.

Through the programme, small groups of kids benefit from customized trips out to sea centred on fun, education and familiarisation with the boating world. The children are given demonstrations and activities by the captain and crew.

The intention is to build a platform for all kids to discover boating, learn the craft, gain experiences, have fun, see themselves doing more, build new skills and confidence, informed Carruthers.

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JTA head warns teachers to brace for big challenges come September Loop Jamaica

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President of the Jamaica Teachers’ Association (JTA), Winston Smith, is warning teachers that in the wake of heavy migration of some of their colleagues, to brace for challenges when the new school year begins in September.

During a press conference in Kingston on Monday, Education Minister Fayval Williams stated that 167 public school teachers have resigned over the last two months.

Smith, from his vantage point, argued that “the reality is that those of us who remain may have a more challenging job.

“Many of our colleagues, it has been reported, have made that switch to greener pastures. But whether the pasture is green, dry or whatever condition, humans cannot be contained or restrained and have a freedom of movement and a freedom of choice,” added Smith.

He told delegates of the JTA to be mindful that there will be anxious and nervous parents (come September), but as they return to the classrooms, “let our answer be one of hope”.

Smith was speaking at the start of the 58th Annual JJTA Conference which is to run from August 22 to August 24 at the Hilton Rose Hall Resort in St James.

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Man who died in Clarendon crash a ‘good bus driver’ Loop Jamaica

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The police have identified the lone victim in the motor vehicle collision in Four Paths, Clarendon on Monday.

The deceased has been identified as Clarendon bus driver James ‘Prento’ Davis. He was pronounced dead at the May Pen Hospital.

Three other people were hospitalised as a result of the crash.

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Egeton Newman, president of the Transport Operators Development Sustainable Services (TODSS), said that Davis, who operated on the May Pen to Kingston route, was “the 40th member of the transport family to have lost their lives since the start of the year”.

“Anyone in the bus sector who knows of a good bus driver, you would know ‘Prento’. One can’t be too much of a perfect driver to not be involved in an accident. We lost a good member and good driver, condolences to his family, friends and colleagues,” Newman said.

The crash, which involved a truck and the a Coaster bus, happened sometime after 5am at a section of the Bustamante Highway. Davis was driving the Toyota Coaster bus to May Pen from his community of Osborne Store for his first trip of the day.

It’s still unclear what led to the crash.

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Is Frontier Airlines Pulling Out of Antigua and Barbuda, UPP asks Tourism Minister Fernandez

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Is Frontier Airlines Pulling Out of Antigua and Barbuda, UPP asks Tourism Minister Fernandez

The United Progressive Party (UPP) is calling on Minister of Tourism Charles “Max” Fernandez to inform the public whether Frontier Airlines is pulling out of Antigua and Barbuda, as it appears.

Neither the airline nor the Government has made an official announcement, but Frontier has no flights between Orlando and Antigua and Barbuda in its booking system beyond September 10.

When contacted, Frontier reservations agents were tight lipped about whether this was a discontinuation of service or the result of an off-season schedule.

On August 2, Frontier uploaded new information about its schedule between November 2022 and January 2023, revealing that it will be cutting more than 4,000 flights, Simple Flying reports.

In total, the carrier appears to have dropped 43 routes that were expected to operate over the winter season, with no sign that the company will revive them.

It is not clear whether there was a minimum-revenue guarantee in place between the airline and the Government. But Frontier’s passenger loads, though not large, were consistent guests of The Royalton, taxi operators say.

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Saint Lucia Records One More COVID-19 Death & 79 New Cases – St. Lucia Times News

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Today Monday August 22, 2022 the Ministry of Health, Wellness and Elderly Affairsreports a total of 79 new cases of COVID-19 from samples processed on Friday August19, 2022 and Saturday August 20, 2022.

This is from a total of 322 samples, of which 280 samples are from the Ezra Long Laboratory and 42 samples from the Laboratory Services and Consultations Limited.

These samples were collected from August 16, 2022 to August 20, 2022. This number of positive cases makes up 24.5% of all the samples processed on these dates.

These new cases bring the total number of cases diagnosed in country to date to 28, 621.

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Confirmation was also received of the recovery of 55 individuals diagnosed withCOVID-19. This brings the number of active cases in country to date to 150. Currently,there are six positive cases of COVID-19 admitted at the Respiratory Hospital.

The Ministry of Health also reports one new COVID-19 death. To date, the total numberof COVID-19 deaths in country is 292 and the total number of COVID-19 related deathsis 99.

COVID-19 death #292 is a 76 year old female from the Dennery district who passedaway on August 17, 2022. The Ministry of Health extends condolences to the family,friends and loved ones of this individual.

To date, a total of 54, 750 individuals have been fully vaccinated. Another 5, 172 arepartially vaccinated and 7, 775 have received their booster shot.

Vaccination will take place at various Wellness Centres as per the published COVID-19vaccination schedule. Vaccination will be available from 9am to 4pm.

The Ministry of Health, Wellness and Elderly Affairs will continue providing frequentupdates to the public as new information becomes available.

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Woman Robbed And Sexually Assaulted In Home Invasion

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A 33 year old woman was robbed and sexually assaulted during a home invasion in the Bendals Road area Sunday morning.

The woman reported to police that a man entered her house and robbed her of an undisclosed sum of money and sexually assaulted her before escaping.

The incident happened about 3am.

She said the masked man was dark in complexion, about 5 feet 6 inches tall, dressed in dark clothing and was wearing gloves. (State Media)

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