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Woman damages man’s car after he intervened in a fight

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The content originally appeared on: Antigua News Room

Investigations are taking place into several acts of malicious damage, including one that involved a primary-school student.

In one incident, a Nut Grove mother took her eight-year-old son to the Grays Farm Police Station, where she reported that a young man from Cooks Hill had assaulted the child.

She alleged that the boy was walking home from the Golden Grove Primary School when he was approached by the alleged offender in the vicinity of the Nut Grove basketball court.

She claims that the young man told the child he had five minutes to get to his home or he would be beaten up.

However, as the little boy began walking away, the alleged perpetrator pulled away his plastic lunch bowl and used a lighter to burn a hole in the base of the container.  Reportedly, he then threw it on the ground.

Reports say the child picked up the bowl and began to run toward his home.  At this point, the alleged offender began to throw stones at him, two of which struck the little boy: in the forehead and on the right side, respectively.

His mother and the Police were able to see visible signs of swelling to both areas, and an area of the lunch bowl appeared to be melted.

The woman was issued with a police medical form so that her son could be treated for his injuries.

This offence reportedly occurred at about 3:45 p.m. on October 10.

Meanwhile, a Grays Farm man, who was rescuing two women from a fight at the G-Spot Bar and Club on Independence Drive, was another victim of malicious damage.

Because of his act of kindness, the front passenger window of his Toyota Corolla motorcar was broken out by an unknown woman.

Reports say that during a fracas involving several people, the man allowed the two women – whom he knew from his village – to go into his vehicle for safety.

However, another woman, with whom he is not familiar, began to kick the vehicle’s left window, breaking the glass in the process.

The Police conducted investigations into the altercation and had to issue medical forms to several women and a man – from the Grays Farm and Clare Hall communities – who were injured during the incident.

A Cashew Hill and a Cooks Hill resident were also issued medical forms; but they reportedly left the hospital before receiving attention.

This offence reportedly occurred at about 2:44 a.m. on October 12.

Finally, in another incident, an unknown person slashed a tyre on the food trailer of a 51-year-old Willikies resident.

The man reportedly had parked the vehicle, intact and undamaged, on the western side of his house on the morning of October 8.

However, when he returned on the morning of the following day, he discovered the damage.

Allegations are that a perpetrator had used a sharp implement to slash the trailer’s left rear tyre, valued at $130.

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Taxis to hike fares in south, west Trinidad

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The content originally appeared on: Trinidad and Tobago Newsday

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A Diego Martin Maxi Taxi allows passengers to disembark at the Port of Spain hub on Monday. The fare was increased by one dollar on Monday. – Photo by Angelo Marcelle

Nearly three weeks after the 2022/2023 budget and the price increase in fuel announced in it, taxi associations have begun raising their fares.

The Diego Martin/Petit Valley Taxi Drivers Association has given notice of an increase in its services.

From November 1, passengers on the Diego Martin/Petit Valley route will pay $8.

All off-route destinations from Port of Spain to Diego Martin/Petit Valley will cost $14.

Short drops will cost $6 and all off-route journeys from short drop to inside Diego Martin/Petit Valley will cost $12.

Currently Diego Martin taxis charge $7 and maxis $6.

The Public Transport Service Corporation (PTSC) bus service from Port of Spain costs $3.

Additionally, the south-based Blackband Maxi Taxi Association announced an increase of $1 or $2, depending on the destination. This fare increase will take effect from November 7.

San Fernando to Princes Town currently costs $7, but will increase to $9.

Princes Town to Rio Claro is currently $10 but will increase to $12.

Princes Town to Moruga changes from $11 to $13; Tableland from $7 to $9; New Grant from $6 to $8 and St Mary’s from $7 to $9.

Short drops increase from $5 to $6.

Rio Claro to Mayaro increases from $8 to $10 and Mayaro to Guayaguayare from $7 to $9.

Ronnie Singh, Secretary of the Route Four Blackband Association, said it had not raised fares since 2017, but because of the increase in the cost of maintenance and the fifth increase in the cost of diesel, this decision was necessary.

The Route Four Association services upwards of 90 destinations in south-central and southeast Trinidad.

Its media release thanked the travelling public for its continuous support throughout the years and asked for understanding.

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Southern lawyers condemn Nelson ‘indemnity’ deal

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ANOTHER group of attorneys has expressed concern over the indemnity agreement between the Government and convicted King’s Counsel Vincent Nelson.

On Friday, the Assembly of Southern Lawyers (ASL) said it wanted to put on the public record its disquiet with the role of the former attorney general.

The ASL’s executive also said it took note of the decision by the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) to discontinue the criminal charges against former attorney general Anand Ramlogan, SC, and ex-UNC senator Gerald Ramdeen and the explanation of DPP Roger Gaspard, SC, on Monday.

In its statement, the ASL executive said it was particularly concerned about the indemnity agreement as “it now appears that this was done without the knowledge or consent of the learned DPP.

“Fundamental to the proper administration of justice in any democratic society is public confidence in public officials, whether they be elected or appointed officials.

“The matters in the public domain regarding the immunity agreement with Mr Vincent Nelson have raised serious questions about public officials acting outside of their remit.

“These are matters of significant public concern and interest. Our citizens deserve answers and there must be full disclosure from the relevant parties of the particulars and effect of the said indemnity agreement; as well as detailed reasons from the learned DPP for his decision to discontinue the said charges.”

On Thursday, the Criminal Bar Association (CBA) also condemned the agreement and the role of former AG Faris Al-Rawi and called on the DPP for “a detailed and transparent statement” of his reasons for discontinuing the charges against Ramlogan and Ramdeen.

Also speaking out was a former president of the Law Association, Martin Daly, SC, who said Al-Rawi “overstepped his boundaries” and inserted himself way too far into the dealings with Nelson.

“Those dealings with Nelson and his crew were not any business of the Ministry of the Attorney General, which Mr Al-Rawi held at the time. Dealing with Nelson becoming a witness for the State was and is the exclusive business of the DPP.”

Contacted on Friday, current Law Association president Sophia Chote, SC, said she has asked the association’s council to consider the issue, as she cannot speak without their input and agreement.

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Equity Ministry Mourns The Slaying of Former Employee’s Son – St. Lucia Times News

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Officials of the Ministry of Equity, Social Justice and Empowerment have been plunged into mourning, following the announcement of the tragic slaying of yet another vibrant and youthful Saint Lucian male.

35-year-old Lindel Gustave of Forestiere, son of former employee and Social Transformation Officer for Castries South-East, and former Director of the National Emergency Management Organization (NEMO) Dorine Gustave, is the island’s latest victim of gun violence.

Expressing his personal condolences as well as on behalf of the Ministry for Equity, Hon. Joachim Henry noted that his thoughts and prayers are with the Gustave family during this difficult time.

“This is clearly a real and painful example of when crime and violence hit home,” lamented Minister Henry.

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He went on, “Any one death by violence is one death too many. However, the pain is even more intensified when it’s at your doorstep as in this case, with the son of a former colleague who has dedicated so much of her life towards community building,”

“I recall the passing of my own son and the deep emptiness it has left in my life and so I can personally sympathize, cry and mourn with the Gustave family in the loss they have suffered,” said Henry.

Minister Henry reiterated comments he made in September, where he expressly called on the citizenry to show a greater regard and deeper respect for the sanctity of life, to lay down the guns and to find more amicable and peaceful ways of resolving conflict.

The fight against crime remains one of Government’s priorities he said and again pledge the full support of the Ministry of Equity, Social Justice and Empowerment at designing and implementing social interventions that will steer people, particularly the most vulnerable in society, away from crime and violence.

SOURCE: Ministry of Equity, Social Justice and Empowerment. Headline photo: Lindel Gustave (Deceased).

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Sagicor asking the right questions this Pinktober Loop Barbados

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The content originally appeared on: Barbados News

This Breast Cancer Awareness month, Sagicor is asking “Are You Seeing the Signs?”

The leading regional insurer is once again aiming to bring awareness to the importance of screening for early detection with its annual ‘Pinktober’ campaign. This year, the campaign urges persons across the Caribbean not to wait until the signs present themselves, as they may not always be obvious, but to use screening as the first line of defence.

In addition to a robust media campaign, specially designed shirts will also be sold in Sagicor’s operating territories across the Southern Caribbean, the proceeds of which will be donated to local cancer societies. Persons can also look out for various in-country activities to assist in spreading the message.

Ingrid Card, Vice President, Group Marketing, Communications and Brand Experience, Sagicor said she hopes the campaign would help spur people into action.

“In the ongoing fight against breast cancer, early detection goes a long way towards saving lives. We at Sagicor are pleased to be able to play our part in the fight against this deadly disease by saying to both men and women alike, be vigilant, look for the signs and more than anything, get your screenings done. We hope that by alerting people to this important message, that we can play a part in driving the statistics downward.”

She added, “Self-examination is also a convenient, no-cost option. If done on a regular basis and combined with regular physical exams by a medical professional, this approach can also increase the probability of early detection, which has been proven to increase the rate of survival.”

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Le réseau Sudlib toujours interrompu ce vendredi

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Vendredi 14 Octobre 2022 – 12h24

Le réseau Sudlib est toujours interrompu ce vendredi. – R.S.

Depuis hier (jeudi 13 octobre), les lignes de bus du réseau SudLib sont fortement perturbées en raison d’un mouvement social. 

Toujours pas de bus ou presque, ce vendredi sur les lignes du réseau Sudlib. Dans un communiqué, la direction de l’entreprise indique que « les lignes interrurbaines sont interrompues jusqu’à nouvel ordre en raison de la poursuite du mouvement social ».

 

Les lignes interrurbaines circulent sauf les lignes Ea, Eb et I. Les lignes Express et le réseau scolaire circulent, en revanche, normalement.

Le mouvement social amorcé jeudi est lié à l’agression d’un chauffeur du réseau. Mais, selon la société Unité Sud Transports, qui exploite le réseau, l’entreprise rencontrait des difficultés ces derniers jours en raison des « problèmes croissants d’approvisionnement en pièces détachées, entraînant de nombreuses immobilisations de véhicules ».

 

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National Security Council discusses key concerns Loop Cayman Islands

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The content originally appeared on: Cayman Compass

Several critical matters of national importance concerning crime, irregular migration, policing and border control were tabled at the most recent National Security Council (NSC) meeting on Tuesday, 4 October 2022.

Commissioner of Police Mr. Derek Byrne briefed the Council on the current status of criminal and drug related activities, including recent firearm incidents on Grand Cayman and drug abuse in Cayman Brac. He ended with a progress report on how these issues are being handled and future plans to tackle law breaking throughout all three islands. Cayman Islands Coast Guard Commander Robert Scotland, on behalf of Deputy Commissioner of Police Mr Kurt Walton also presented on policing and security, as well as the procurement of new equipment that will aid officers at vehicular checkpoints.

The Council also heard a number of border control matters, including a presentation by Cdr Robert Scotland on maritime domain awareness and coastal surveillance. Mr Bruce Smith, Senior Deputy Director of Customs and Border Control also briefed the Council on the management of irregular migrants to the Cayman Islands and the asylum process.Port Authority Director Mr Paul Hurlston and the Acting Manager of Cruise Ops and Security Mr Roylee Moore spoke to the results of the July International Ship and Port Facility Code Inspection and the Authority’s action plan to address areas that require further enhancement.

His Excellency the Governor Mr Martyn Roper, who also serves as Chair for the NSC, stated he was pleased with the meeting outcomes. “The NSC’s role, which it performs well, is to assess and update the high level security risks facing this jurisdiction. I am grateful for its collaborative approach”, he ended.

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The National Security Council is established under section 58 of the Cayman Islands Constitution Order (as amended).

National Security Council members are as follows: His Excellency the Governor Mr. Martyn Roper, OBE (Chair); Hon. G. Wayne Panton, Premier; Hon. Franz Manderson, Deputy Governor; Hon. Sabrina Turner, Minister; Hon. Andre Ebanks, Minister; Hon. Samuel Bulgin QC, Attorney General; Hon. Roy McTaggart, Leader of the Opposition, Mr. Derek Byrne, Commissioner of Police; Mr. Ian Pairaudeau,, civil society representative; and Mr. Christopher Philips,civil society representative.

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Cuban fashion model falls in love with Cayman on first visit Loop Cayman Islands

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The content originally appeared on: Cayman Compass

It is not unusual to hear accounts of people falling in love with Cayman on their first visit and never wanting to leave. In some cases, this choice is made after several rendezvous to various destinations which they compare Cayman to and then make a final decision.

In the case of Cuban fashion model and dancer, Cintia Mart?nez, however, the love story is a bit different as Cayman is the only place she has ever seen outside Cuba.

What made Cayman her choice

Explaining her experience to Loop, Mart?nez said that Cayman is “very different from Cuba”.

Regarding these differences, she said: “The economy in the Cayman Islands is very organized. In stores, they make offers that they don’t make in Cuba. The attention in places [here] is very efficient… in Cuba, in very few places, they take care of you well.

“Life is much more expensive in Cuba but [in Cayman], you have a decent salary that allows you to buy what you need.”

In terms of salaries, Mart?nez said she earned 10 to 20 US dollars per job as a fashion model and dancer in Cuba. With this, she could buy milk (which she said was not always available), rice, coffee, yoghurt and chicken. However, this involves waiting in “immense cues… many times for 7 hours, just to buy hotdogs and toilet paper”.

Mart?nez also dispelled the idea that sometimes, food is free in Cuba.

She said:

They don’t give free food. Only if a donation from another country arrives in the warehouse maybe once a year. [In this case], each family may get a package of spaghetti and two cans of tuna.

Beyond economics

After comparing the economics of Cayman and Cuba, Mart?nez spoke about people she met while in Cayman.

Mart?nez noted that in Cayman, people “always greet you with good vibes”.

She added: “Everyone here is very focused on their lives, people are very hardworking and there are also many places you can go.”

Motivated by this, Mart?nez said that she would love to spend “at least a year or maybe two” working in Cayman one day, maybe as “a Spanish teacher maybe in a school or maybe work with children in a nursery”.

Back to Havana

While she explores how to make her Cayman dream a reality and perhaps make her next stay permanent, Mart?nez said she will return to Havana this weekend with a renewed vision.

Explaining what she wants to see in Cuba after her trip, she said that she wished she could “change the lack of humanity between people, the government and some laws”. In addition, she said she would like “the militarisation [in Cuba]” to change.

Until the Cuban dream is realised in Cuba, Mart?nez is looking forward to returning to Cayman for another “relaxing and amazing” experience, in particular, on Cayman Airways.

Cintia Mart?nez enjoys the famous “Seven Mile Beach” on her Cayman trip

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