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Shane Brathwaite regroups with Sacrifice Training to cop silver Loop Barbados

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The content originally appeared on: Barbados News

Knocked off his game in the 110m hurdles in Oregon at the World Champs, Shane Brathwaite said that his eyes were set on the Commonwealth Games and he delivered on August 4 with a silver-medal-winning response.

But against all odds, minimum resources, come away with a silver!

Prime Minister Mia Amor Mottley tweeted: “Always keep your head high @ShaneBrathwaite! Congratulations and well done in capturing the silver medal in the M 110m Hurdles finals at the 2022 Commonwealth Games! Continuing to do Barbados proud.”

But the Bajan athlete trains with Sacrifice Training and his coaches got to chatting after he earned his newest medal. With the second fastest reaction time in the field of eight, he finished the race with a Season’s Best time of 13.30.

His coach, one half of the Sauce Twins, @BrysonTuckerD said:

“At that level it’s hard to just continue to battle, to fight, to compete and Shane went through a lot in these last two years, dealing with contract issues, money stuff with Adidas, and all of that, I just hate how they treat the athletes… these professional athletes that are high profile guys are on these part-time wages. It’s ridiculous. It’s ridiculous! You want to expect someone to compete at these levels and represent your brand…something needs to change.

“But against all odds, minimum resources, come away with a silver!”

And the other twin said that Brathwaite may have gone in with the seventh fastest time out of the prelims, “But it’s all about competing when it’s time. When he lined up for those Finals, that time didn’t matter. It was showtime. My boy showed out!”

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Santokhi versmalt of verbreedt graag de discussies rond heikele issues

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The content originally appeared on: De Ware Tijd Online

INGEZONDEN De regering doet bewust aan misleiding door elke keer de discussie of te versmallen of te verbreden om makkelijk

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Célestin Guillon dompte la Regretté

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The content originally appeared on: Guadeloupe FranceAntilles

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6e au général au début de l’étape, le coureur de Laval cycling 53 a profité du travail de son coéquipier Rapiteau, lors d’une échappée de plus de 100km, pour aller chercher la victoire d’étape en haut de la Regretté et peut-être faire coup double avec le maillot jaune. 

Après Rapiteau hier, c’est un autre coureur de Laval Cycling 53 qui a remporté la très attendue 3e étape avec une arrivée à la Regretté (Trois-Rivières). Célestin Guillon a tenu le coup dans la très difficile montée du Sud Basse-Terre face à un groupe maillot jaune qui a éclaté dès les premiers hectomètres de dénivelé. Cette arrivée au sommet a fait beaucoup de dégâts au classement général mais surtout aux organismes. Nombreux ont été les coureurs, même les plus fort,…


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Report says law firms present “medium-high” risk for money laundering Loop Cayman Islands

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The content originally appeared on: Cayman Compass

Cayman’s national money laundering and terrorist financing risk assessment (dated March 2022) reported that the inherent money laundering and terrorist financing risk for firms of attorneys-at-law conducting relevant financial business in the Cayman Islands is considered to be medium-high.

The overall, medium-high risk rating was reached after assessing the nature, size, complexity, customer types, transactions, products, services and delivery channels of international and domestic law firms. The risk ratings for each of these categories are set out in the below table.

Factors for inherent risk assessment

As the national risk assessment highlights the legal sector as “a key component of the jurisdiction’s financial services product,” a “major export,” and as “critical to the economy,” it is important that the medium-high risk assessment for law firms and their activities is not taken lightly.

Regarding this, the national risk assessment said:

The inherent vulnerabilities of the legal profession must be seen in the context of the jurisdictional vulnerabilities facing the Cayman Islands. These have been identified as being the risk that the Cayman Islands’ financial system could be used as a conduit for the proceeds of financial crime generally, and fraud, bribery and corruption, tax evasion, and drug trafficking specifically. These threats are usually predicated upon the commission of crimes abroad and the decision to funnel those proceeds through structures, transactions and accounts in the Cayman Islands. The most significant danger for the legal community is the direct participation of firms in that movement of funds through their involvement in such transactions and or the usage of their accounts.

Since the national risk assessment also notes that a “relatively small number of these firms control much of the international legal activity as they are multi-jurisdictional and have great reach in bringing business to the Islands,” common sense dictates that the regulatory, anti-money laundering scope must not only focus on activities locally, but also on international activities connected to local firms. According to the national risk assessment, such activities include a “significant volume of complex cross-border transactions, involvement with unregulated products and entities.”

By taking this approach, the regulator will have a more complete understanding of the risks that global activities might present to the local anti-money laundering and anti-terrorist financing regime, including whether these risks are exacerbated by some persons advising on Cayman Islands law overseas without ever having being admitted to practice Cayman Islands law in the Cayman Islands and without ever having possessed Cayman Islands legal practice certificates.

Resolutions of money laundering and terrorist financing concerns might also be more straightforward too if the situation was not further complicated by existing cases in the courts of the Cayman Islands challenging the structure of the regulator, the Cayman Attorneys Regulation Authority (CARA), which was not established as a separate legal entity, but as a subcommittee of the board of directors of the Cayman Islands Legal Practitioners Association (CILPA), a private association.

Further exacerbating the issue are provisions of the Legal Services Act which, if brought into force by Cabinet “as is” and without amendments, will establish the Cayman Islands Legal Services Council comprising of the Attorney General, the Chief Justice and political appointees. Unfortunately, some members of the public view this structure as problematic due to the perceived issues of independence and potential conflicts of interest.

Regarding these perceptions, one member of the public said that “if you have the country’s head of judiciary and a person who leads the government’s prosecution office both sitting on the Council, then questions of separation of powers and ability to have a fair trial arise if a lawyer decides to challenge a decision of the Council in relation to the Council’s proposed functions to regulate the practice of law or to act as a supervisory authority for lawyers under Cayman’s anti-money laundering regime.”

From an objective standpoint, it seems better for the jurisdiction to resolve issues of concern with the regulatory, anti-money laundering and anti-terrorist financing structure now, rather than the Cabinet taking a decision now bring the Legal Services Act in force, unamended, with the concerns unresolved. Objectively speaking, the approach here must be a careful and considered one, as perceived actions or omissions in “doing the right thing” may also impact the confidence that the Financial Action Task Force, the European Union and others have in the local anti-money laundering and anti-terrorist financing regime.

Whatever the Cabinet decides to do though, it is likely that the Financial Action Task Force, the European Union and others will be paying close attention over the next few months to the concerns raised in the national risk assessment regarding cross-border international transactions, how they are related to local firms and what that means in terms of increasing or reducing money laundering and terrorist financing threats to the jurisdiction.

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Completan demolición del antiguo Residencial Torres de Sabana

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The content originally appeared on: Radio Isla TV

La Administración de Vivienda Pública (AVP) llevó a cabo el domingo la demolición por derribo de las dos torres de diez pisos que ubicaban en el antiguo residencial Torres de Sabana en Carolina, para dar paso a la construcción de un nuevo proyecto de vivienda. 

“Nos satisface el resultado de la demolición realizada en el día de hoy, pues se dio según planificada, con el menor impacto ambiental y a la comunidad. Seguimos un proceso sensible para lograr la reubicación de los residentes para su mayor bienestar y el de la comunidad. Ahora damos inicio a la construcción de un nuevo proyecto que nos llena de esperanza a todos”, afirmó el administrador de AVP, Alejandro Salgado Colón en declaraciones escritas.

Las dos torres de diez pisos que permanecían en el complejo de vivienda pública fueron demolidas mediante un proceso de derribo controlado. Para este proceso, se colocó de manera estratégica el material explosivo en pequeñas cantidades que fue detonado de forma sincronizada causando que los edificios se desplomaran por su propio peso. El proceso de derribo controlado minimiza los efectos e impacto a estructuras y propiedades que se encuentran a su alrededor. 

Como parte de la planificación de los trabajos, las personas que viven dentro del radio de 500 pies de distancia de las estructuras derribadas fueron movilizadas al Centro Comunal de la Urbanización Sabana Gardens, donde AVP estableció un centro de mando y albergue. 

Inaugurado en enero de 1971, el residencial Torres de Sabana contaba con 452 unidades de vivienda, distribuidas en seis edificios, dos de ellos de diez pisos y cuatro de cuatro pisos. El Departamento de la Vivienda y Desarrollo Urbano de los Estados Unidos (HUD, por sus siglas en inglés) autorizó su demolición en el año 2019 ante el deterioro avanzado en que se encontraba. 

El proceso de reubicación de las familias que aún vivían en Torres de Sabana para el año 2019 se realizó siguiendo las guías establecidas bajo la Sección 18 de la Ley Federal de Vivienda de 1937 y su reglamentación 27 CFR parte 970. Las familias recibieron orientación y guía en el proceso, a quienes se les ofreció una vivienda en otro residencial dentro de Puerto Rico o un vale del Programa Sección 8. 

Salgado Colón se expresó optimista con el nuevo proyecto que la AVP desarrollará en los terrenos, ya que se atenderán las necesidades de vivienda segura que tiene la zona. 

Una vez completado el proceso de remoción de escombros y limpieza de los terrenos en lo que resta del año 2022 se procederá con la construcción de un nuevo complejo de vivienda asequible con 132 unidades, bajo el modelo mixto, con unidades subsidiadas por el Gobierno, Plan 8 y alquiler privado. 

“Este tipo de proyecto ha demostrado ser uno exitoso para el desarrollo de comunidades resilientes y que atienden las necesidades que tienen los individuos y familias en la actualidad. Ejemplo de esto son los proyectos Bayshore Villas en Puerta de Tierra, Renaissance Square en Hato Rey y Emerald Vista en Caguas”, añadió el funcionario.

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Weather Report: Instability from tropical wave causes showers Loop Barbados

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The content originally appeared on: Barbados News

Barbados will experience light to moderate showers with a slight chance of isolated thunderstorms today, Sunday, August 7, 2022. This is according to the Barbados Meteorological Services.

Weather Forecast

Morning

A surface to low-level shear line is affecting the island.

General Forecast: Mostly cloudy to overcast with the occasional intermittent scattered light to moderate showers and a very slight chance of isolated thunderstorms.

Tonight

Synopsis: A surface to low-level shear line will continue to affect the island.

General Forecast: Mostly cloudy with clear breaks with the occasional scattered light to moderate showers and a very slight chance of isolated thunderstorms.

Barbados Forecast Max/Min Temps: 30/24.

Weather Discussion

As the tropical wave near 63W continued westwards instability trailing over Barbados and the central section of the region generated cloudy skies and light to moderate scattered showers. Favourable upper-level conditions also allowed for isolated thunderstorm activity across the area. The 12-hour rainfall accumulations from 6pm til 6am here in Barbados ranged from 11.8mm here at Charnocks in Christ Church to a maximum of just over an inch (26.8mm) near Hope land, St. Philip. Other rainfall totals such as 22.6mm, 20.8 and 18.2 were also recorded in Mile and a Quater, St. Peter, Groves, St. Philip and Alleynedale Hall, St. Peter respectively. After midnight Barbados reported a gradual improvement while the islands of the Leewards and northern Windwards remained under similar weather conditions.

Eastern Caribbean Outlook:

Instability generated by moisture and instability trailing the wave at 63W will maintain light to moderate convection across the Leewards and northern Windwards where upper-level conditions will remain conducive for convective enhancement. During the night a shear line is expected to shift southwestwards while a low-level trough approaches the southern Leewards and northern Windwards. Elsewhere, a weak ridge pattern will be the dominant feature with occasionally cloudy skies anticipated.

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Marijuana worth $21million seized; Colombian in custody Loop Barbados

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The content originally appeared on: Barbados News

When a ‘stash house’ was raided by members of the Barbados police Service on August 2, 481 kilogrammes of marijuana was found and one Colombian national was arrested at the location.

According to the Communications Unit of the Trinidad and Tobago Police Service (TTPS) this was the result of an ongoing investigation spanning over two years.

The TTPS reported on August 6, 2022, that one Colombian was arrested and marijuana with a street value of BBD 21,437,223.46 (TT$72,063,420) was seized in Barbados following months of surveillance, intelligence gathering and collaboration with regional law enforcement agencies.

In June 2020, officers of TTPS began investigations into a person of interest who was suspected of controlling a drug ring based in Central Trinidad with regional and international links.

The suspect and another man then boarded a flight to Barbados in late June 2022, Barbados law enforcement was notified, and their assistance was requested.

The TTPS continued gathering intelligence and maintained relations with Barbados law enforcement, and as a result discovered that on Friday, July 29, 2022, a shipment of drugs landed in Barbados.

This intelligence was further developed and on August 2, police in Barbados breached the “stash house” in Barbados where they found and seized 481 kilogrammes of marijuana with a street value of over Barbados $21million.

The Colombian national was also arrested at the house.

Investigations are continuing.

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Independence Grand Gala: A spectacle indeed! Loop Jamaica

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The content originally appeared on: Jamaica News Loop News

Jamaica at 60

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Made in Jamaica: Decked in their Jamaican colours, people enjoy the activities during Saturday’s Independence Grand Gala at the National Stadium in Kingston. (Photo: Marlon Reid)

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Ahead of Saturday’s Independence Grand Gala at the National Stadium, the promise from the Government was for an “extremely grand” affair to culminate Jamaica’s Diamond Jubilee celebrations.

From fireworks and music, drama, song and dance to the thousands of Jamaicans who turned out in their black, green and gold to celebrate Jamaica’s 60th anniversary of independence, the event was indeed a spectacle.

Did we mention there was a drone show? Check out these photos captured by Loop News photographer Marlon Reid.

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Ferguson: Scrap iron dealers can’t allow industry to close down

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The content originally appeared on: Trinidad and Tobago Newsday

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TT Scrap Iron Dealers Association president Allan Ferguson. – File photo

THE TT Scrap Iron Dealers Association (TTSIDA) is preparing its fight back Government’s plan to implement a temporary ban the export of copper and metals in an attempt to clamp down on vandalism targeting state enterprises – namely WASA and TSTT.

TTSIDA president Alan Ferguson said on Saturday if Cabinet approves the proposal enunciated by National Security Minister Fitzgerald Hinds last Friday, their industry would go out of business.

“We are making every effort to try and allow this not to happen.

“We don’t want our industry to close down.”

He said the association was reviewing the statements made by Hinds, Public Utilities Minister Marvin Gonzales and acting Commissioner of Police Mc Donald Jacob to make a case against what is now being proposed.

Ferguson said he would have much more to say on the issue at a news conference scheduled for Monday to respond to the proposed six months ban on the export of old and scrap iron, including copper.

Hinds said Government had to take decisive action to counter the exorbitant cost to repair damage and replace stolen items, and inconvenience to consumers with vandals targeting state assets, which even includes covers on drains and manholes, barriers along the highways which have been installed to prevent vehicles from crossing the median in the event of an accident.

Hind saw the attacks as a “larger plot” which may need the Anti-Terrorism Act to prosecute and alluded to “political purposes” at play.

In disagreement with the proposal, Ferguson pointed out that for many months his association has been calling and continues to call on people to desist from stealing copper wires, manhole covers and other metals.

As copper theft became more evident, Ferguson proposed to Trade Minister Paula Gopee-Scoon to consider a three-month ban on copper export and put mechanisms in place to catch the culprits in the interim.

He said the proposed total ban would destroy the industry which provide employment for over 20,000 people from the lower end of the economic ladder.

Trade and Industry Minister Paula Gopee-Scoon – File photo

Gopee-Scoon on Saturday said she could not comment on the matter which is being considered by the Finance and General Purposes Sub-committee of Cabinet.

“The matter is before the Cabinet and therefore, it is receiving all considerations. Therefore, it is not something I would want to speak about because it is being discussed and I don’t want to interfere with the process.”

The police has offered a reward of $100,000 for anyone who can provide information that will lead to the arrest and prosecution of persons responsible for acts of vandalism, including the recent attack on the WASA California Booster Station.

The facility was disabled after thieves and vandals struck, stealing electrical cables. Damage is estimated at $400,000, and a three- to four-week time frame for repairs has been set.

Jacob said these incidents went “beyond acts of theft” and should be viewed as “acts of malicious damage” since they have crippled service for days, or weeks in some instances.

In addition to the reward being offered, Jacob said it has set up team to investigate the several reports of vandalism, while committing to safeguarding public utilities installation and protection of the country’s national infrastructure.

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Education Ministry’s caravan visits Success/Laventille: Students urged to ‘believe in themselves’

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The content originally appeared on: Trinidad and Tobago Newsday

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Radio announcer Richard Trumpet speaks to students at the Minstry of Education’s vacation revision programme at the Success Laventille Secondary School. Photo courtesy the Minsitry of Education

RADIO personalities spent two hours on Friday encouraging 140 students who scored below 50 per cent in the Secondary Entrance Assessment (SEA) exam.

The students were assured they could do great things in life once they did not give up, continued to believe in themselves and took their education seriously.

The message of encouragement was the cornerstone of the Ministry of Education’s Turn Up, Don’t Give Up caravan which is the highlight of its vacation revision programme.

The caravan rolled into the Success/Laventille Secondary school on Friday and will visit Sangre Grande on Monday.

Children who passed for Malick Secondary, Morvant Laventille Secondary and Success Laventille Secondary School, were at the Success/Laventille Secondary School on Friday, where they heard from local personalities, Richard Trumpet, Kerron “Tim Tim” Boodoosingh, Kerron “Sunny Bling” Sealy and soca artiste Mical “Mical Teja” Williams, and their peers Nkosi Thomas and Vettori Webb both participants of the Military Led Academic Training (Milat) programme.

Thomas said he did not write SEA and went to Servol for two years as he “used to get in plenty trouble.” He admitted to stealing lunches from the school feeding programme and said he was rebelling against the splitting up of his parents so he gave trouble to chase away his step-parents.

Milat participants Nkosi Thomas (L) and Vettori Webb respond to host Ghenere Herrah at the Education Ministry’s vacation revision programme at the Success Laventille Secondary School. Photo courtesy the Ministry of Education

Thomas said the teachers at Servol never gave up on him and it was only when he was about to leave the institution, he realised how much trouble he gave them.

“My message to you is: you see choices, make sure and make the right one. Trouble does come like a horse, real fast and leave like a snail, real slow.”

Thomas thanked the instructors at Milat for teaching him to read and write.

Webb admitted during his time at secondary school he had trouble with mathematics. He said it was only when his teacher, Mr Antoine, took the time to speak with him, he discovered his passion for the subject.

He encouraged those listening to fight for what they believed in.

Sealy told the group of students he learned a lot during the pandemic as he went back to school to further his passion in digital marketing. He encouraged the group not to be ashamed of the schools they passed for. He said he, too, passed for Success/Laventille Secondary but was made to repeat.

“At least you are going forward, I went back because I had to repeat” Sealy said.

He admitted to being a “class clown” but also encouraged them to believe in themselves and work towards what they wanted to achieve. During Trumpet’s address, one girl received $100 for volunteering to sing. He used her willingness to emphasise that life’s rewards may not always been seen at first, but they should push to be the best in whatever they do.

Trumpet said even is own father hard harsh words for him on his future but said it motivated him to “do better.” He said he repeated his Caribbean Examination Council (CXC) exams, studying during the day, while working at night, to obtain six passes. Now, he said his father was proud of his accomplishments.

Williams and Boodoosingh both entertained and motivated the students. Their message was for them to use their talents to achieve what they wanted in life.

The ministry’s vacation revision programme is not only geared towards providing remedial work for those entering the secondary school system in September, but also serves to boost their confidence.

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