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Forms available for vacation remedial classes

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The content originally appeared on: Trinidad and Tobago Newsday

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NPTA President Kevin David

The Education Ministry said student registration forms for the Vacation Revision Programme 2022 are available for download on its website for submission to district offices or online. It reminded parents that registration began on Wednesday and continues until next Friday.

The forms can be found at https://www.moe.gov.tt/vacation-programme/

In a release on its website, the ministry said students would be tutored by trained teachers from government primary and secondary schools in mathematics, English language arts and English language writing in small classes with an average of 15 students. Teachers will be specifically trained by the Curriculum Planning and Development Division (CPDD) to provide the tutoring needed and there will be guidance and counselling available for students as well as parenting sessions for parents.

It said school uniforms would not be required for the classes, with schools to advise on dress code. Breakfast and lunch will be provided and daily attendance would be monitored.

The ministry said 32 secondary schools have been identified in Trinidad as sites for the programme.

These are Barataria North, Brazil, Blanchisseuse, Carapichaima, Chaguanas North and South, Diego Martin North, East Mucurapo, El Dorado East and West, Five Rivers, Malick, Manzanilla, Matura, Mayaro, Moruga, Morvant Laventille, Mucurapo West, Pleasantville, Point Fortin West, Princes Town East, Rio Claro East, San Juan North, Sangre Grande, Siparia East and West, South East Port of Spain, Success Laventille, and Tranquillity.

NPTA President Kevin David, speaking to Newsday via phone said there had been no complaints from members to date.

“Initially there were sort of mixed feelings about having their children attend these classes, but most of them are very pleased to know the ministry has set up something to cater for the loss of learning. We’re very much encouraging our parents and our students to go out. There are a lot of challenges that face us, any sort of information that can assist in bettering themselves should be encouraged.

“Although we are concerned whether the programme will provide that necessary support to cater for that loss of learning, we urge all parents to ensure that all their students who are required to not only attend the classes, but also ensure the students participate in the programme itself.”

Chief Education Officer Dr Peter Smith, speaking on Word 107.1 FM on Thursday, said the programme is one of the first initiatives to bridge the learning loss gap caused by the pandemic.

“This programme is designed to allow students to devote more time to acquiring competencies and skills that will be essential for them to make that successful transition into secondary school. Parents are asked to look at their children’s performance report for the composite standard score. Any time that score is less than 208.653, it would mean that the student would have scored less than 50 per cent, so those are the students we are looking to target at this point in time.

“If your child scored less than this, enrol them in the vacation revision programme.”

Attempts to reach TTUTA President Antonia De Freitas for comment were unsuccessful up until press time.

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First of three killed by police laid to rest

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Mourners outside Simpson’s Funeral Home, Eastern Main Road, Laventille during the funeral for Isaiah Roberts who was killed by police on Independence Square, Port of Spain last. Saturday. Photo by Sureash Cholai

THE mother of Isaiah Roberts, one of three killed by police last Saturday, remembered him as a “kind soul” during his funeral on Friday.

Roberts’ mother Akilah John, who is not in the country, penned to her son a letter which she had read by Kaffie Pierre at Simpson’s Funeral Chapel, Eastern Main Road Laventille.

In the letter she said, “My heart feels shattered. My pain is unbearable knowing I won’t see your beautiful, handsome face again. I miss you so much already, words can’t explain. Your smile, your laugh, your smell, even when you smelling bad. I’m sad for the people who won’t get to know your kind soul, your creativity, your mischief and, most of all, that amazing sense of humour.”

She wrote that Roberts will always be a part of her as her “unique, precious sensitive boy” and is saddened that not many will know how sweet a child Roberts, her only child, was.

“I was lucky to have you as my son. You are my little world no matter how old you were getting. I can’t say it enough how proud I was of you, my little black gold. The greatest job I ever had was the job of raising you.”

During his homily, Pastor Wayne Baptiste, reading from Psalm 90, told the congregation time is fragile. He prayed that God would teach the family and others to number their days and recognise how few they are and how to spend them.

Roberts’ aunt Samantha John gave the eulogy and recalled Roberts to be the life of the family. She said her nephew was studying auto mechanics at Servol. Some of his classmates attended the funeral along with one of his teachers.

“He was an amazing driver who could drive better than his mother. He was an amazing, caring, loving young man who was the life of the household, who made us laugh,” John said.

She added that her nephew was the type to wash, cook and clean and would put his mother to bed at 7 pm by taking off her bedroom light and telling her he loved her before going to lime next door with one of his friends.

One of those friends, a 15-year-old boy, was one of three survivors of the police-involved killing, who was shot in the arm and grazed on the abdomen during the alleged shootout with police. He and two others were released from police custody pending further investigations.

Roberts, 17, along with Fabien Richards, 21 and Leonardo Williams, 17, were killed after they, police said, opened fire on police officers after crashing into Republic Bank, Independence Square.

Their autopsies said all three were shot from behind. Police said they recovered a Smith and Wesson pistol at the scene.

Outside the funeral home, survivors and other mourners wept for the teen – the first of the three to be buried. Richards will be buried on Monday and Williams on Tuesday.

While members of the Inter-Agency Task Force provided transport and escort for the relatives from the funeral chapel to the burial at the San Juan public cemetery, some mourners were overheard questioning why they were there. The officers were in their urban camouflage wear, which is similar to that worn by the Guard and Emergency Branch (GEB).

Four GEB officers involved in the incident are on desk duty as the investigation continues.

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Israëlische schenking logistieke hulpgoeden moet binnenlandbewoners in watersnood helpen

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Tekst en beeld Arjen Stikvoort PARAMARIBO — “Dit is een geweldige geste van de Staat Israël.” De coördinator van het

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Le SMGEAG cherche un nouveau directeur général

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Jean-Louis Francisque, président du syndicat mixte de gestion de l’Eau et de l’assainissement de la Guadeloupe a annulé l’arrêté de mutation de Franck Brachet.

Selon nos informations, le syndicat CFTC des territoriaux avait tiré la sonnette d’alarme a plusieurs reprises en relevant une incohérence administrative.

Leurs mises en garde portaient sur le grade administratif de Franck Brachet, ancien Directeur Général des Services du Syndicat Mixte de Gestion de l’Eau et de l’Assainissement de la Guadeloupe.

Lors de l’ouverture du poste l’une des conditions était d’être titulaire du grade d’ingénieur hors-classe.

Franck Brachet n’était qu’ingénieur en chef.

Hier (7 juillet) Jean-Louis Francisque, président du syndicat mixte de gestion de l’Eau et de l’assainissement de la Guadeloupe a donc annulé l’arrêté de de mutation de Franck Brachet.

Trois directeurs en un an

Pour rappel trois cadresont occupé à le poste de directeur général depuis la création du SMGEAG.

Jean-Gabriel Quillin a présidé le syndicat mixte quelques heures suivi de Richard Samuel puis Franck Brachet .

Une réaction du parti socialiste de Guadeloupe

Cet annulation a fait réagir Olivier Nicolas, premier secrétaire du Partie Socialiste de Guadeloupe sur Twitter

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Melon salad with spicy pork? A sweet and savoury yes! | Loop Jamaica

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The content originally appeared on: Jamaica News | Loop News

A summery fruit salad and spicy pork tenderloin might not seem the most natural pairing — until you consider the precedents of pork chops with apple sauce and Italian prosciutto with melon.

For centuries, cooks have been pairing sweet fruits and savoury meats. And there’s something about the subtle inherent sweetness of pork tenderloin that makes it a prime candidate. That’s why we experimented with this recipe from our book “Milk Street Tuesday Nights,” which limits recipes to 45 minutes or less.

This colourful dish is a study in contrasting flavours and temperatures, with sweet cool fruit balancing the warm spice of succulent pork. We draw on the fresh and spicy fruit salads of Mexico to create a dish of seared and spiced pork paired with cool, crunchy melon and cucumber. Ground cumin and ancho chilli powder add a savoury depth to the salad and the spice rub.

For an optional salty, tangy accent, offer crumbled queso fresco at the table for sprinkling.

Be sure not to cut the cooked pork without first letting it rest. Resting allows the juices to redistribute throughout the muscle fibres so they don’t flow out when the meat is cut. That keeps the pork juicy.

Chili-Rubbed Pork with Cucumber-Melon Salad

Start to finish: 35 minutes

Servings: 4

5 tsps ancho chili powder, divided

2 tsps ground cumin

1 lb pork tenderloin, trimmed of silver skin and cut crosswise into 3 pieces

2 tsps lime zest, divided, plus 3 tablespoons lime juice

3 tbsps light agave syrup, divided

2 cups cubed seedless red watermelon (about 8 ounces)

2 cups cubed cantaloupe (about 8 ounces)

1/2 English cucumber, halved lengthwise, seeded and cut into bite-size pieces

5 tbsps roughly chopped fresh mint, divided

2 tbsps grapeseed or other neutral oil

Kosher salt and ground black pepper

Method

Heat the oven to 450?F with a rack in the middle position. In a medium bowl, mix 2 teaspoons of the chili powder, the cumin, 2 teaspoons salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper. Add the pork and toss to coat, massaging the seasonings into the meat. Let stand at room temperature for 15 minutes.

Meanwhile, in a 10-inch oven-safe skillet over medium, toast the remaining 3 teaspoons chili powder, stirring constantly, until fragrant, 1 to 2 minutes. Transfer to a large bowl and add 1 teaspoon of the lime zest, 2 tablespoons of the lime juice, 2 tablespoons of the agave and 1 teaspoon salt. Stir to dissolve the salt, then add the watermelon, cantaloupe, cucumber and 4 tablespoons of the mint. Toss, then cover and refrigerate until ready to use.

In the same skillet over medium-high, heat the oil until beginning to smoke. Add the pork and cook, turning occasionally, until golden brown on all sides, 3 to 4 minutes total. Move the skillet to the oven and roast until the centre of the thickest piece reaches 140?F or is just barely pink when cut into, 9 to 12 minutes. Transfer the pork to a plate and let rest for 10 minutes.

In a medium bowl, stir together the remaining 1 teaspoon lime zest, the remaining 1 tablespoon lime juice, the remaining 1 tablespoon agave and the remaining 1 tablespoon mint. Cut each piece of pork in half lengthwise, then crosswise into bite-size pieces. Add the pork and any accumulated juices to bowl and toss to coat.

Using a slotted spoon, transfer the melon salad to a serving platter, then top with the pork. Pour the liquid from the melon salad into a small bowl and serve with the melon and pork.

By Christopher Kimball

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Crosbies home-owner foils house-breaking attempt, while two women allegedly are part of an assault and jewelry theft

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The content originally appeared on: Antigua News Room

REAL NEWS: A home-owner caught a man red-handed as he attempted to break into his Crosbies house early Friday morning, July 8.

Upon arrival at the scene, police officers met the resident struggling on the ground with the intruder, whom they were able to apprehend and take into custody.

Reports say the homeowner had arrived home moments before and met the perpetrator using a knife to pick the lock of his living-room door.

Attempts were made to stop him; but the intruder reportedly attacked the homeowner with the knife and a struggle ensued.

The Crosbies man managed to fend off the attacker until the Police arrived, but he received minor injuries and had to consult a doctor.

The 63-year-old intruder, said to be man from Grays Farm, also received injuries in the incident and was taken to the Sir Lester Bird Medical Centre for attention.

Meanwhile, an aggravated robbery – in which the victim might be familiar with his attackers – is being investigated.

A 28-year-old Liberta man reported to the All Saints Police Station that he was robbed of a gold chain and two name-plated gold earrings valued at $1,500.

Reports say the man was standing in the vicinity of the Bitar Fast Food Restaurant located at Jonas Road, All Saints, at about 11:30 a.m. on July 6.

It is alleged that he saw a white Toyota Belta drive into the parking lot of the restaurant and stop close to him.

Further reports are that two females, with whom he is familiar, then approached him. Reportedly, the victim looked behind just in time to see a young man with whom he is also familiar, before the youth held him down. One of the women then began to beat him about the body with her fists, he alleges.

A struggle ensued during which the man was robbed of his jewelry, before the trio drove from the scene in a westerly direction.

A search was carried out for all three and Police now have one of the women in custody assisting with investigations into the robbery.

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Ag CoP: Police not daunted by Bail Bill’s defeat

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Police Commissioner Mc Donald Jacob. –

Despite the failure of the Bail (Amendment) (Extension of Duration) Bill 2022 to receive the requisite support in the Senate, acting Police Commissioner McDonald Jacob said the police were not discouraged and continued to do its part.

On Wednesday, government failed to receive support from five Independent senators who, together with six Opposition members, voted against extending the life of the 2019 bill for one year as the sunset clause expires on August 4.

The law allowed magistrates and judges to deny bail, for 120 days, to people charged with specific offences under the Firearms Act, the Anti-Gang Act, the Sexual Offences Act, the Dangerous Drugs Act, the Anti-Terrorism Act and the Trafficking in Persons Act.

In June, Jacob pleaded for the provision to be kept.

Speaking with reporters after the opening of the St Clair Police Station, Serpentine Road, on Friday, Jacob said while there was some hope the bill could be extended, the police were working on different strategies to improve their detection and case-management skills.

“We are upgrading our whole case-management system, and then with our scientific management of situations, from ballistics to DNA testing, to ensure our matters can be completed within a particular time so we will be ready to go on in court. So we are looking at swift justice in relation to those matters.

“In spite of that situation, we continue working and looking forward to bringing people to justice as fast as possible. Even though we will have to depend on the other arm of our criminal justice system, we, the police, are making sure that we are putting our house in order.

Jacob said, among the strategies police would receive additional training and work with the office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP).

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Rowley calls out bad parents: Crime fight must begin at home

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Prime Minister Dr Keith Rowley (centre) after cutting the ribbon to officially open the St Clair Police Station on Friday. Accompanying him were government ministers Fitzgerald Hinds, Energy Minister Stuart Young and Finance Minister Colm Imbert.
(centre)PM Dr. Keith Rowley, cut the ribbon, alongside CoP McDonald Jacob, Stuary Young Minister in the Office of the PM, Fitzgerald Hinds Nationa Security Minister, Colm Imbert Finance Minister, Udecott CEO Tamica Charles-Phillips, Udecott Chairman Noel Garcia, Alderman Joel Martinez Mayor of Port of Spain and Councillor Abena Hartley,
Official opening of the St Clair Police Station, ribbon cutting and tour of the facility.
St Clair Police Station, Serpentine Road, St Clair Port of Spain.
Friday, July 8, 2022. – ROGER JACOB

While he is aware of the need for the police to demonstrate proper restraint, the Prime Minister has called on parents to show greater accountability when raising their children so they can avoid a life of crime.

Dr Rowley made the remarks at the official opening of the St Clair Police Station, Serpentine Road, in which he noted the tragedy families face when their loved ones were killed in police-involved shootings.

He said in reflecting on the aftermath of these incidents, all police shootings could have been avoided either through better training for the police or better parenting of those who were confronted by the police.

Recalling his experiences visiting primary schools, Rowley said children at that age usually had such innocence, but noted that their behaviour becomes more concerning as they enter secondary school.

He said the trend was worrying and urged parents to be prepared to call out their children’s bad behaviour and take action before it was too late.

“I want to ask parents who know that your progeny is at risk, because you know what they’re doing and many of you know that the outcome could be great harm, do not be guilty of having not done what you could have done.

“Even if it is a conversation with your son or daughter to tell them ‘What you are engaged in is not only unlawful but it risks all of us in the family, in the community and the nation.’”

Referring to the government’s efforts to deal with crime at different levels, including the construction of more police stations and better training for police, Rowley said efforts will also be made to tackle the root causes of crime by understanding why children appeared to fall into more anti-social behaviours in their teenage years.

He said he felt a lack of parenting was a factor in this change.

“I can come to a conclusion now, before I am advised, that a significant portion of the difficulty in this country is poor parenting.

“If you are a parent in this country, or a guardian and you’re responsible for young people, I want you today, if you heard what I said, to quietly reflect on whether you really think that you are discharging your responsibility to your neighbourhood, to your family and to the nation as you parent that boy or girl.

“And if the answer is no and you’re not doing what you should be doing, I am asking you today to assume that responsibility.”

Rowley also called on young people themselves to take responsibility and avoid situations where they may get into trouble, and use their time to improve themselves.

He also called on the protective services, particularly the police, to take their duties seriously and use extreme caution when approaching different situations.

Rowley noted that over the years guns had become an essential part of a police officer’s tool kit and was a reflection of the dangers they faced while on the job. But he also stressed the need for them to be responsible when using their weapons.

“I’ve said over and over to the coast guard, to the defence force and the police service, if there are people who have found themselves into the ranks of the uniformed officers and they are not measuring up to the standards that are set, and that is expected by the population, get them out.

“Because if you don’t get them out, it is quite possible they will end up as the Commissioner of Police.

“These are duties that require an extra concern on the part of the citizen that wears this uniform and carries this firearm, an extra bit of responsibility knowing that you do it on behalf of others, and the law that authorises you expects that you will be extraordinarily careful so that when issues arise you can have the trust of the population that the circumstances must have warranted it.”

He added that the police had an obligation to build trust with the communities they protect.

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Groovy & Soca Monarch, Friday July 8th, 2022 – Traffic Flow

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The content originally appeared on: St. Lucia Times News

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The North bound traffic towards the City:

John Compton Highway, right onto Desir Avenue , into Sans Souci left onto L’anse Road,  existing

The South bound traffic towards the City:

John Compton Highway, left into L’anse Road,  existing (1) Calvary Road to Chaussee Road (2) Calvary

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Road to Darling Road (3)  Sans Souci, Desir Avenue to John Compton Highway

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John Compton Highway/Desir Avenue intersection
John Compton Highway/Seraphine Road intersection
John Compton Highway/Pointe Seraphine road intersection
John Compton Highway/Southbound from Vigie Roundabout
John Compton Highway/L’anse Road intersection (southbound)

NO PARKING

There shall be no parking in the vicinity of the event to allow free movement in case of an emergency

No parking L’Anse Road from John Compton Highway to Calvary Road
No Parking Desir Avenue from John Compton Highway to L’anse Road
No parking on John Compton highway near airport fence
No Parking on Seraphine Road near Vigie playing field fence

REROUTING

Vehicles from Point Seraphine will make a right  turn onto John Compton Highway and access the route to the north through L’Anse Road/Sans Souci

Vehicles from Seraphine Road will not be permitted to turn right to head to the city.

ROAD CLOSURE 

Event
Event Date
Gates
Event Show Time
One Way Traffic
Road Closure
Soca Finals
Fri.July 8.2022
6.00PM
8.00PM
5.00PM
Calypso Finals
Sat. July 9.2022
6.00PM
8.00PM
5.00PM
Panorma Competition
Sun. July 10.2022
6.00PM
8.00PM
12noon (One way

Exiting Castries)

2.00PM
King & Queen of the Bands
Mon. July 11.2022
6.00PM
8.00PM
12noon (One way

Exiting Castries)

4.00PM

Source: Carnival Planning & Management Committee

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Court Rules Antigua’s Ban On Same-Sex Acts Unconstitutional

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Campaigners have hailed a ruling by Antigua and Barbuda’s high court declaring the country’s law criminalising same-sex acts between consenting adults unconstitutional. The court handed down the ruling on Tuesday in response to a case filed by a gay man and two rights groups. According to the ruling, the law contravened constitutionally guaranteed rights to […]
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