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MONDAY, FEBRUARY 04, 2019
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Government underspending...a waiting game
Government is projected to underspend its Capital budget by more than 70% by the end of the financial year in March, according to the head of Government, Premier Donaldson Romeo. The Honourable Romeo, who also has responsibility for the Ministry of Finance, stated, “Some EC$7, 831150.56 of the EC$33,952,200 or 23% of the 2018/2019 capital budget has been spent thus far. According to the projection received from the Ministries, a total of EC$1, 485,738.71 will be expended by the end of quarter four. At that point 27% of the 2018/2019 budget will be spent which equals EC$9,316,827.00. Offering an explaining for the underutilized funds, he explained, “We underspend mainly due to the late arrival
of the EU funding which was programmed into the budget at the beginning of the financial year, but was not received until November, therefore impacting the ability to implement and expend the funds.” However the Premier assures, “The funds do not have to be spent by March, and they roll over into the New Year. Secondly approximately 18 to 20 million would have been EU funds and of the rest of it nearly $2 mil to be spent to address school issues.” The Capital Expenditure Programme saw an increased budget this financial year to EC$33.62 million (EC$7.14 million DFID Funded Projects, EC$24.58 million EU funded projects, EC$1.90 million other funding partners. Total budget for 2018/2019 was 164.8 million compared to 2017/2018 budget of 159.52 million.
Single use plastics and Styrofoam phase out
Montserrat is on the way to banning the use of single-use plastic bags and Styrofoam by 2020, with the first of a series of public and stake-holder consultations set to commence by mid-February. Minister of the Environment, the Honourable David Osborne in a presentation on the subject, stated, “The Government of Montserrat is well aware of the threat posed by petroleum based single use plastic bags and Styrofoam to the marine and terrestrial environment and has committed itself to strategically reduce the use of these items within the government services.” The Minister stated that his Ministry will work to develop a phase-out plan, “The long term view however is an island-wide phasing out‒ and transition to re-usable Hon. David Osborne bags by 2020. The Ministry of Agriculture Trade Lands Housing and the Environment has developed and will facilitate, with the assistance of some stakeholders, the implementation of an action plan to make the transition to environmentally friendly options more practical for businesses and consumers alike.” The Government believes however that it is more practical to adopt a phase out approach, which will reduce the unnecessary hiccups and promote longevity and sustainable as it relates to the ban on plastic bags and Styrofoam. Consequently the implementation of the ban will take place over the next few months to involve consultations with the Attorney General, stakeholders in the plastic and other international and regional partners‒ by the middle of February the Government will start discussions with stakeholders and the public.” Meanwhile local Supermarket, Aravin’s Enterprise Ltd has already taken the lead by banning the use of single-use plastic bags in its store after issuing more than 300 bags to customers free of charge last December. The supermarket has also taken the initiative of selling re-usable bags to customers going forward. In a Facebook post last November, Aravin’s issued the following statement to its customers, “Through greater awareness of the negative impact of plastic bags on our environment, we have decided to introduce reusable shopping bags at Aravin’s Supermarket. From now until December 31, 2018, our valued customers can collect their bags free of cost when shopping. We encourage customers to bring along your bags every time you visit the store to make a purchase. Let us all help to create a safer environment for Montserrat.” The ban will put Montserrat in line with a host of countries in Asia, Europe, Africa, and as close as neighbouring Antigua, who have placed bans or penalties on the use of plastic bags.
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Domestic Violence to the forefront Tuesday January 29, 2019, Little Bay MontserratDomestic violence reform legislation for Montserrat, fashioned one of the rare moments of unity on both sides of the aisle, at the last meeting of the Legislative Council on Tuesday. The reform comes at a time when local statistics shows a steady escalation in Domestic violence cases during the last five years. The “Domestic Violence Bill 2019,” which is one of several legislations proposed under the Convention on the Elimination of all forms of Discrimination against Women (CEDAW), was presented on the floor for its second reading, garnering passionate discussions on the relevance and importance of the legislation. The bill was previously read in parliament in 2018. Presenter of the bill, the Honourable Minister of Health and Community Services, Delmaude Ryan reported that in 2018 the Social Work department reported a total of 5 physical abuse cases, 2 emotional abuse cases, ten sexual abuse cases, 4 neglect cases and 4 domestic issues. Similarly statistics from the Royal Montserrat Police Force (RMPF) revealed that the last 2 years had shown 7 cases for each year consecutively. In her presentation the Minister explained that the bill helps to deal with some of the gaps in the Family Protection Act and provides police officers with clarity of their role. Other areas presented in the bill includes, the issue of protection orders and the criteria in which a police officer can make an
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arrest without a warrant. She said, “Although the bill on its foundation directly focuses primarily on violence against women, this bill is gender neutral in that it considers both men and women experience domestic violence abuse, although the report supports that more women and girls are victims.” Minister Ryan urged that, “The bill also focuses on relations and should not be misinterpreted as if it only applies to women. But it refers to the applicant, or the respondent or the child who have been caught up in this unfortunate circumstances.” Opposition member, the Honourable Dr. Samuel Joseph stood in support of the bill in a passionate presentation to the honourable house. “I would like to make it clear that I will be supporting this bill as put forward by the Minister of Health and Social Services‒ it is our duty as legislators to make the correct decision and support the protection of the vulnerable of our society. It is a fact that the less socially and economically well off you are, it is the most likely that you are abused. It is also a fact that if
you are an immigrant and you do not fit in the society that you are more likely to be abused. We were elected and it is our duty to stand up for the people who do not have that voice, who are afraid to speak and not be tip-toeing around the issue.” Dr. Joseph warned his fellow parliamentarians, stating, “You can’t be to the left and the right at the same time, trying to sit in the middle of the fence. You have to make a decision, it’s either you are with the victims or with the perpetrators and it is my job as a legislator to defend the victims. It is not everybody that have people in high society, that when they commit crimes and it goes to court, they have the high society members who show up in the court to advocate on behalf of the perpetrator, this is what happens in Montserrat‒ If we were elected it is up to us to take on the duty of representing the people that
do not have that.” RMPF Inspector Courtney Rodney speaking on the issue of Domestic Violence and similar legislation, said, “As it relates to domestic abuse- we have in fact seen an increase, however with the help of legislation being enforced‒ things will be much easier for us to police and offer better assistance to the victims. “Currently if we respond to a domestic abuse matter we rely heavily on the victims to give us that info ‒ that evidence to actually take that matter forward for them. However with the new legislation one of the benefits of it is that on arrival at the scene the officer’s observation itself will suffice, so no longer will we be relying heavily on the victim in this regard‒ the officer’s observations will be there to take the matter forward to court.
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A call for more focus on achievements of black people in the region The Antigua and Barbuda Reparations Support Commission (ABRSC) is urging those promoting Black History month activities here to increase the focus on and spread knowledge of the achievements of Black people in and of the Caribbean. “We urge that we take this period to identify heroes and other leaders – both male and female – who have helped shape our history through the struggle for emancipation from the European enslavement, the rejection of colonialism, the proclamation of independence, and rigors of the post-independence social and economic development to include the growing international struggle for reparations,” the group said in a news release. The contributions of Caribbean people to world development have been immense and it is important that we use the knowledge of those contributions to inspire those who are designated – simply by their race and nationality – to continue the struggle for full independence. ABRSC said the impacts of our people have not only been through the performing arts and sports but we have made major contributions to religion, to education, to the medical sciences, to international jurisprudence, to social and political thought to include the development of racial pride and awareness. “We repeat our call to the Ministry of Education as we enter this e-book era to return to basics in the development of a relevant history curriculum for our school systems and the training and improvement of a lot of our history teachers.
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Your weekly Horosc opes AQUARIUS (Jan. 21 - Feb. 19) Your personal relationships are shaped partly by how other people see you, and right now they are likely to imagine that you offer a safe port in a storm, a haven of security in a turbulent world. Understand this, and you’ll realise how to deal with their deeper needs and desires. PISCES (Feb. 20 - Mar 20): It’s a grand time for clearing the decks and for establishing just what is necessary if you are to appreciate the next few weeks’ worth of social possibilities. Press on with a treasured ambition and let nothing stand in your way - at least not until the end of the week! ARIES (Mar 21 - Apr. 20) The one area where you should probably tread warily is the domestic. It will be all too easy to upset the applecart at home. If this is your intention, fine. Otherwise, consider the consequences of your actions very carefully. In love you stand in danger of misunderstanding others’ perfectly innocent messages, so be alert to subtle signals. TAURUS (Apr. 21 - May 21) The focus is still on money, and it must be said that a bout of shopping therapy is now in order. If spending whatever cash is left in your vaults is the best way to lift your spirits, then there can be no better time. The background to your current actions is heavilycoloured by a need to do your own thing, and others must respect this. GEMINI (May 22 - June 21) A wild and wonderful Moon means that, as a true Geminian, you will find it difficult to achieve very much without the intervention and support of close partners. Don’t try to go it alone, especially if personal finances are involved. In matters of the heart, you should be looking far afield: be adventurous. CANCER (June 22 - July 23)There’s a pronounced planetary shift taking place which could see you paying much more attention to partners over the coming days. You may not have much choice in the matter for, if family members don’t get what they want, they will undoubtedly start stamping their feet! It’s time for you to act with wisdom and maturity.
We call for the inclusion of the work of our artists, historians and other national and regional commentators as compulsory on any reading list. We call on sponsors, the media and other facilitators to give energy to identified historical knowledge projects,” the statement said. The ABRSC in November 2018 donated some forty books to the National Library that should assist the community in understanding the history of which we promote. Members of the ABRSC say they are committed – and are therefore on standby – to assist any school or organization in the design and delivery of Black History month programmes.
LEO (July 24 - Aug. 23) As the Sun curves through your chart, it reminds you of the need to put that extra little effort into everything that you do. Rather than getting your fair share of relaxation over the coming week, you might actually be performing obligations that enable others to put their feet up. Your reward for such selfless behaviour will come later. VIRGO (Aug. 24 - Sept. 23) The reasons are as yet unclear, but it does seem that you may find it difficult to get a grip on domestic affairs. You would therefore be well-advised to accomplish as much as you can, as soon as you can, concentrating on the broader picture without becoming too bogged down in all the trivial details. LIBRA (Sept. 24 - Oct. 23) That magnificent Jupiter is now firmly on your side, and offers a traditional indicator of what once would have been considered ‘good luck’. Seen through a modern perspective, however, it makes more sense to say that you yourself should concentrate as hard as you can on creating opportunities wherever possible. SCORPIO (Oct. 24 - Nov. 22) Money matters rise up your agenda. The emphasis is on cash, partly on making it, but mainly on spending it. The indications are not unduly important, so you may relax and enjoy yourself. However, when making firm promises and undertakings for the next few weeks, you should exercise great caution. Don’t be rash! SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23 - Dec. 22) When the Moon is so helpful, it’s as if you hold all the trump cards. You can therefore afford to take a few risks, but please bear in mind that, if you are hatching financial schemes, all the important factors should be finalised by the end of the week. CAPRICORN (Dec. 23 - Jan. 20) One of the most positive things you can do is spend a little time by yourself, recharging your emotional and psychological batteries. It’s also, as a matter of interest, a perfect moment to work out just what makes someone else tick.
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Chevening Scholarship awardees honoured
l. to r. Amelia Daley Awardee Amuelle Kirnon Mrs Pornpun Pearce Governor Andrew Pearce Awardee Dr Ingrid Buffonge and Mrs Kathy Buffonge
The 2017 Montserratian Chevening Scholarship awardees were treated to a homecoming cocktail reception at the Montserrat National Trust last Tuesday evening, to celebrate the successful completion of their Master’s program in the United Kingdom (UK). Miss Amuelle Kirnon and Dr. Ingrid Buffonge completed their Master of Science (MSc) in Occupational and Organizational Psychology at the University of Surrey and Master of Science (MSc) in Critical Care at Queen Mary University respectively. The two awardees used the opportunity to express gratitude to the Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) and Chevening Secretariat for the opportunity as well as to family and friends for their support throughout the process. Miss Kirnon said that despite tribulations, “It was worth it. My Chevening journey has ended, but a new chapter has begun and I look forward to what this new chapter will bring in my life as I make contributions to Montserrat’s
development.” Meanwhile, Dr. Buffonge said, “I’ve always wanted to study further but- it’s a challenge, so when I got the opportunity to study through this scholarship I was really very grateful‒ Thanks to the Chevening team, thanks to my support system.” Last year (2018) three more Montserratians were awarded Chevening Scholarships. The awardees were Ms. Jamiel Melissa Greenaway, Ms. Tanisha Christopher and Ms. Deidre Allen. The Chevening Scholarship scheme is the UK Government’s global scholarship programme, funded by the Foreign & Commonwealth Office
(FCO) and partner organizations. They are geared to students with at least first degrees enabling them to study for Masters programmes or equivalent and who show the potential to become future leaders and decision makers in their home countries.
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Latin America and Caribbean record high number of cervical Cancer deaths annually
The Pan American Health Organisation (PAHO) says more than 56,000 women in Latin America and the Caribbean are diagnosed with cervical cancer and more than 28,000 die annually. PAHO said it is striving to accelerate prevention and control efforts to create a future without cervical cancer, which is the third most common cancer among women in Latin America and the Caribbean, but one that can be prevented. “It is unacceptable that women today die from a disease that can largely be prevented,”, said Silvana Luciani, chief of PAHO’s Noncommunicable Diseases Unit, ahead of World Cancer Day, on February 4. It said that high number of cancer patients in Latin America and the Caribbean, increases to 72,000 diagnoses and 34,000 deaths when the United States and Canada are included. However, lifesaving prevention and treatment tools do exist. Cervical cancer can be prevented through vaccination against human papillomavirus (HPV). Vaccines that protect against the common types of HPV that cause cancer have been available for over a decade. PAHO recommends administering this vaccine to girls aged nine to 14 years. In addition to vaccination, screening and treatment of precancerous lesions can prevent new cases and deaths. Over time, cervical cancer can be eliminated as a public health problem, said WHO Director-General, Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus. The HPV vaccine is available in 35 countries and territories of the region of the Americas. However, PAHO notes that in most countries, the vaccine coverage rate with the two recommended doses still falls short of Dr. Etienne, PAHO the target of at least 80 per cent of girls. Furthermore, there are gaps in access to services for screening rates are lower than the target of at least 70 per cent of women and treatment of precancerous lesions, and screening coverage aged 30-49 years. It is estimated that at least 32 million women need to be screened for cervical cancer in the region. To raise public awareness about the disease, last November PAHO launched the communication campaign “It is time to end cervical cancer.” Under the slogan “Don’t let cervical cancer stop you,” the initiative provides information on HPV vaccines and calls on women to have regular examinations to detect precancerous lesions. The campaign responds to the plan to reduce new cervical cancer cases and deaths in the Region by a third by 2030, as agreed by the region’s Ministers of Health at the PAHO Directing Council meeting in 2018. “Governments should adopt urgent measures to ensure that all girls are vaccinated against HPV and that all women over 30 are examined and treated for precancerous lesions,” said Luciani, adding”doing this will save the lives of thousands of women.” World Cancer Day, coordinated by the Union for International Cancer Control (UICC) every year on February 4, is an opportunity to unite the entire world in the fight against the global cancer epidemic. This year, 2019, marks the launch of the three-year campaign with the slogan “I am and I will”, a call to action that empowers and asks for a personal pledge to help reduce cancer’s impact.
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Learning to Dance Again
n the garden of an old house grew two big trees. One was an Ash tree. His branches were thick and strong. The other was a round, green, jolly, holly tree. Ash and Holly talked to each other all the time. Sometimes they argued. Sometimes they laughed. They liked to talk about the time when the children were small. In summer two little girls had played in the garden every single day. At Christmas they had collected holly to decorate the house. Holly was proud of her shining red berries. But now the children had grown up and moved to the city. When the old people died the house had been locked up. Now the windows were broken. Rain dripped through the roof. No-one came. Except for the birds. Hundreds of them. They built nests in the roof of the old house. They sang from Ash and Holly’s branches. When autumn came some birds flew away to Africa. Then Ash’s leaves turned yellow and danced around in the wind. That was when Ash always went to sleep for the winter. Holly with her green shining leaves and berries stayed awake all year round. She sheltered robins and wagtails from the icy winds. They fed on her juicy red berries. Winters were always long. Holly missed her friend Ash. But she knew that when spring
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returned Ash would wakened up. Then he would grow new leaves from tiny buds. Holly could hardly wait to tell Ash about the deep snow, the ice and the long, dark nights. This time Holly was worried. There were no buds growing on Ash’s branches, even though it was springtime. Maybe Ash was sick. Holly waited and waited and waited for Ash to wake up. She thought that if she was patient Ash would wake up, shake his branches and smile as he usually did. But this time Ash didn’t wake up. He had been infected by a tree disease and died. A man came and took Ash away. Holly missed her old friend. She wanted him back. She felt sad. She felt lonely. Sometimes she felt angry and scratched the birds with her prickles. Sometimes she thought that if she hadn’t argued with Ash, he would not have died. Often she expected to see her old friend again dancing in the breeze. The next year workmen came to the old house. They put in new windows and doors. They mended the roof. All winter long they hammered and sawed. When it was fixed up a woman and her children moved into the house. They
brought their dog, Coco with them. The boys chased Coco round and round the garden. Holly was not so lonely anymore. One day the boys’ and their mother dug a deep hole. Into the hole they planted a tree. Holly knew by the shape of its leaves, that it was an oak tree. Holly liked her new little friend, Oak. She told Oak all about Ash. Sometimes Holly
and Oak danced in the wind. They loved the feeling of rain bouncing off their leaves. But best of all, they loved to watch the children playing in the garden. Now when Holly thinks about Ash she smiles and remembers all the fun they had. She is not as sad anymore. She has a new friend but she knows that she will never, ever forget her best friend, Ash.
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Container Farming introduced to Montserrat’s youth
Fourth graders from primary schools on island were exposed to an introductory educational workshop on the basics to container farming at the Credit Union Hall in Brades, last Thursday. This is a according to a Press Release reaching the Alliouagana Express News. The workshop was coordinated by the Department of Agriculture and the Ministry of Education, Youth Affairs and Sports, under the Youth and Sports Development Programme and was the first of a series of meetings to be featured in a series of workshops geared at increasing youth engagement in farming through a three-part
initiative over the next few years. The release states that the Department of Agriculture is currently partnering with Primary Schools on island to development farming plots and green houses to introduce farming at an earlier point in the education system. Meanwhile, technical training will be conducted by Mr. Elvis Gerald, Agricultural Outreach Officer who will equip the students to plant and maintain several crops for container production. These will be hosted at the schools in addition to support for maintenance and harvesting. Director of Agricultue,
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Melissa O’garro said, “Some of the students of the program were quite eager and excited to engage in the workshop‒. over the next few months and into the next school year, similar projects will be expanded to grade 5 and grade 6 respectively. Youth and Sports Development Project Coordinator, Lyston Skerritt, informed Express News that the Ministry of Agriculture will be taking lead on the project and will facilitate farms at each schools. He also told the newspaper that Brades Primary was the only school absent from the event due to scheduling conflicts but will be featured in future workshops.
National Youth Council resurrected
The Ministry of Youth Affairs announces the re-launch of a National Youth Council in Montserrat last week, according to a press release issued January 30, 2019. The organization which is said to have a new design, was established with the motto“Participate to Succeed.” The release states that the council was launched as part of the Youth and Sports Development Programme under the auspices of the Ministry of Education, Youth Affairs and Sports, to create a space for honest and authentic communication of the needs of youth on island. The new design seeks to incorporate representation from religious youth groups, sports associations, co-curricular areas of interest, the Montserrat Secondary School/Montserrat Community College and village representatives, during monthly meetings. The release revealed that the meetings also intend to gain a grassroots feedback mechanism to highlight the needs, opportunities and interests of youths under the chairmanship of the Montserrat’s CARICOM Youth Ambassadors with support from the Youth Taskforce. “At its first meeting two main
matters were discussed: Youth Voter Engagement and Secondary Education. The group recognized the apathy of the youth to the coming elections and will be working on an education and engagement program to maximize turnout,” the release stated. The EU Funded Youth and Sports Development Programme is a 24-month Programme focused on capacity building in youth, young athletes, paraprofessionals and entrepreneurs. The objective is to build capacity towards financial independence. The programme seeks to re-align local operations in accordance with the Commonwealth Youth Mandate and the OECS Youth Objectives. The Youth and Sports Development Programme operates under the auspices of the Ministry Education, Youth Affairs and Sports. Similarly, the Minister for Youth Affairs and Sports Delmaude Ryan, announced the draft of a Sports and Recreational Policy. According to the Minister, the Government is currently conducting an exercise to bring on board a sports and recreational policy. It is envisioned that this document will guide how we deal with all of our athletes. This policy will guide the Government’s assessments as
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to the direction and scope of any duties assigned to an athlete acting on behalf of the government and country as a whole. The policy being
developed is active, is drafted‒ stakeholders have given some input, we are about to go out to consultations with the public and other stakeholders.”
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Motion of no confidence in St Lucia PM voted down on party lines
By Melanius Alphonse (Caribbean News Now associate editor melanius@ caribbeannewsnow.com CASTRIES, St Lucia — A motion of no confidence in Saint Lucia’s prime minister and minister of finance, Allen Chastanet, brought by leader of the parliamentary opposition and leader of the Saint Lucia Labour Party (SLP), Philip J Pierre, was voted down on party lines 11 to 6 in the early hours of Wednesday morning. The result, not unexpected from the outset, was not viewed locally as a total loss for the opposition, since it showed that everyone in the ruling administration is in total agreement with the direction the prime minister is taking the country. In presenting his motion, Pierre said, “This morning’s motion of no confidence in the prime minister is not a political gimmick intended to embarrass the prime minister nor is it a personal attack on him. Instead, it is a watershed moment for members of this House to answer the question: Should the member for Micoud South be allowed to lead this country for the balance of this parliament given his dismal performance to date? A performance that has been uncaring, reckless and irresponsible. It is also a call to members of this house to examine the evidence before them and to do so with the best interest of the country
in mind.” The debate came amid an escalating political and economic crisis and Saint Lucia’s new ranking at number 50 in the world’s most corrupt countries in the world. Pierre noted that Abraham Lincoln was so right when he said: “Nearly all men can stand adversity but if you want to test a man’s character give him power,” adding, “The member for Micoud South has been subject to this character test since he became prime minister. He continues to demonstrate all the characteristics we do not want in a leader. He has chosen arbitrariness over fairness; selfishness over selflessness; vindictiveness over forgiveness; arrogance over humility; and mendacity over honesty.” During the spirited debate, the government side challenged the authority, and tested the stewardship of the Speaker of the House Andy Daniel, including a display of disrespect that prompted the Speaker to lean on his magisterial experience. Government Member of Parliament for Castries South East, Guy Joseph, stated: “This cabinet takes collective responsibility for the decisions being made in governance of this country, it’s not a one man show,” adding, “I have seen latitude
given in the House, but I have never seen so much.” Another government Member of Parliament for Castries Central, Sarah Flood-Beaubrun, attempted to assert limited legal knowledge to question the Speakers motivation and challenge the Speaker‘s decision to permit the motion to be brought forward, and later stated, “What an honour it is to serve in a cabinet with Prime Minister Hon Allen Chastanet. I want on behalf of the people of Castries Central to throw my support behind Prime Minister Hon Allen Chastanet.” Opposition Member of Parliament for Castries South, Ernest Hilaire, in his contribution to the debate said: “When members of the UWP [United Workers Party] started to publicly complain about how their new leader was disrespecting them, demeaning them, demanding loyalty, demanding that they submit to him, dismissing any alternative viewpoint, and defeating any attempt to save the soul of the historic UWP, then you knew something was wrong, very wrong. “That party was becoming a vehicle for self-aggrandisement, for entrenching certain vested interests, and to rape and scrape Fair Helen. The prime minister is good at some things. Let us be fair. He is an excellent salesman! He can sell snow to the Eskimos. The Oxford Dictionary defines a con man as ‘a man who cheats or tricks someone by gaining their trust and persuading them to believe something that is not true’.” Some social media comments were as follows: • “It was truly an educational and reflective moment for many of us. Hon. Pierre, you may have not won the motion but you have educated many of us on our democracy rights. You have earned my respect. To the current administration, may this experience remain a reminder of your
role to govern with full transparency and accountability?” • “The winner of the vote of no confidence is Andy Daniel, Speaker of the House. Lawyers and pseudo lawyers failed to advise the government and/or provide a thorough analysis steeped in law. Government, politically and legally were wholly inadequate.” • “They [the government/ administration] have now shown that they all are part and parcel of where the prime minister is taking the country. And can’t come later on and say that they were not in total agreement with the prime minister. No longer do I want to hear anyone say that this person, or that person don’t like or is not in agreement with the prime minister. Today everything was laid out in the open, we were warned, some of us are calling this a loss for the opposition, but time and history will be the judge.” • “Government ministers, y’all have just agreed to corruption, stoppage of projects and social programs. Y’all have agreed to allow our healthcare to continue to deteriorate. Y’all have agreed to allow the PM to call the indigenous people of this country, derogatory names. Y’all have agreed to allow our children, to sit in classroom with umbrellas. Y’all have agreed to allow foreigners, to continue to run our country. Good luck, St Lucia!” Notably, while choosing not to contribute to the debate, but voting in support of the prime minster, Member of Parliament for Castries North and former prime minister Stephenson King posted on his Facebook page on Wednesday: “Good morning Saint Lucia — “BIG UP” our Prime Minister Hon. Allen Chastanet. The opposition’s no confidence motion was defeated 11 votes to 6. Progress is a must as we re-energise the machinery and continue the mission, to deliver better for the people of Saint Lucia.”
Antigua & Barbuda to introduce Sex Offenders Registry Antigua News Room Public Safety Minister Steadroy “Cutie” Benjamin announced Antigua and Barbuda will introduce a sexoffenders’ registry. The list will be available to the public, so residents can take “special care” to protect the young and vulnerable persons, he said. “We are going to make certain also that we shall notify
the neighborhoods into which you are going to reside”, the Minister stressed. “Mothers, the community must know that this person is a sexual predator”. “Leave the children alone!”, he asserted saying he will ensure the law introducing the measure is brought before parliament before the end of March 2019.
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Violencia doméstica a la Vyolans Domestik vanguardia nan forefront Martes 29 de enero de 2019, Little Bay Montserrat: la legislación para la reforma de la violencia doméstica en Montserrat, configuró uno de los raros momentos de unidad en ambos lados del pasillo, en la última reunión del Consejo Legislativo el martes. La reforma se produce en un momento en que las estadísticas locales muestran una escalada constante en los casos de violencia doméstica durante los últimos cinco años. El “Proyecto de Ley de Violencia Doméstica 2019”, que es una de varias leyes propuestas en la Convención para la Eliminación de todas las formas de Discriminación contra la Mujer (CEDAW), se presentó en el piso para su segunda lectura, lo que generó debates apasionados sobre la relevancia y la importancia. de la legislación. El proyecto de ley fue leído previamente en el Parlamento en 2018. La presentadora del proyecto de ley, la Honorable Ministra de Salud y Servicios Comunitarios, Delmaude Ryan informó que en 2018 el departamento de Trabajo Social reportó un total de 5 casos de abuso físico, 2 casos de abuso emocional, diez casos de abuso sexual, 4 casos de negligencia y 4 problemas domésticos . De manera similar, las estadísticas de la Real Policía de Montserrat (RMPF) revelaron que los últimos 2 años habían mostrado 7 casos por cada año consecutivo. En su presentación, la ministra explicó que el proyecto de ley ayuda a lidiar con algunas de las brechas en la Ley de Protección de la Familia y brinda a los oficiales de policía un papel claro. Otras áreas presentadas en el proyecto de ley incluyen la emisión de órdenes de protección y los criterios según los cuales un oficial de policía puede realizar un arresto sin una orden judicial. Ella dijo: “Aunque el proyecto de ley sobre su fundación se enfoca directamente en la violencia contra las mujeres, este proyecto es neutral en cuanto al género, ya que considera que tanto los hombres como las mujeres sufren abuso de violencia doméstica, aunque el informe apoya que más mujeres y niñas son víctimas”. El ministro Ryan instó a que “el proyecto de ley también se centre en las relaciones y no debe interpretarse erróneamente como si solo se aplicara a las mujeres. Pero se refiere al solicitante, al demandado o al niño que se ha visto atrapado en estas desafortunadas circunstancias “. El miembro de la oposición, el Honorable Dr. Samuel Joseph apoyó el proyecto de ley en una presentación apasionada ante la honorable casa: “Quisiera aclarar que apoyaré este proyecto de ley tal como lo presentó el Ministro de Salud y Servicios Sociales. - Es nuestro deber como legisladores tomar la decisión correcta y apoyar la protección de los vulnerables de nuestra
sociedad. Es un hecho que cuanto menos social y económicamente mejor se encuentre, es más probable que sufra abusos. También es un hecho que si usted es un inmigrante y no encaja en la sociedad, es más probable que sufra abusos. “Fuimos elegidos y es nuestro deber defender a las personas que no tienen esa voz, que tienen miedo de hablar y no estar al tanto del tema”. El Dr. Joseph advirtió a sus compañeros parlamentarios diciendo: “No se puede estar a la izquierda y a la derecha al mismo tiempo, tratando de sentarse en medio de la cerca. Tienes que tomar una decisión, o estás con las víctimas o con los perpetradores y mi trabajo como legislador es defender a las víctimas. No son todos los que tienen personas en la alta sociedad, que cuando cometen delitos y van a la corte, tienen a los miembros de la alta sociedad que se
Madi, 29 janvye 2019, Little Bay Montserrat- Lejislasyon refòm vyolans domestik pou Montserrat, alamòd youn nan moman ki ra nan inite sou tou de bò ale, nan dènye reyinyon Konsèy la Lejislatif nan Madi. Refòm lan vini nan yon moman kote estatistik lokal yo montre yon ekskalasyon konstan nan ka vyolans nan kay pandan senk dènye ane yo. “Bill Vyolans Domestik 2019 la,” ki se youn nan plizyè lejislasyon ki pwopoze dapre Konvansyon sou Eliminasyon tout fòm Diskriminasyon kont Fi (CEDAW), te prezante sou etaj la pou dezyèm lekti li yo, garnering diskisyon pasyone sou
presentan en la corte para defender a los perpetradores, esto es lo que sucede en Montserrat. fuimos elegidos, depende de nosotros asumir el deber de representar a las personas que no tienen eso “. El inspector de RMPF, Courtney Rodney, que habló sobre el tema de Violencia Doméstica y una legislación similar, dijo: “En lo que se refiere al abuso doméstico, de hecho hemos visto un aumento, sin embargo, con la ayuda de la legislación aplicada, las cosas serán mucho más fáciles para nosotros”. Policía y ofrecer mejor asistencia a las víctimas. “En la actualidad, si respondemos a un asunto de abuso doméstico, dependemos en gran medida de las víctimas para que nos brinden esa información, esa evidencia para hacer que ese asunto avance para ellos. Sin embargo, con la nueva legislación, uno de sus beneficios es que, al llegar a la escena, la observación del oficial será suficiente, por lo que ya no dependeremos en gran medida de la víctima a este respecto: las observaciones del oficial estarán allí para resolver el problema. remitir a la corte.
enpòtans ak enpòtans nan lejislasyon an. Te bòdwo a deja li nan palman an nan 2018. Prezante bòdwo a, minis onorab nan Sante ak Sèvis kominotè, Delmaude Ryan te rapòte ke nan 2018 depatman travay sosyal rapòte yon total de 5 ka abi fizik, 2 ka abi emosyonèl, dis ka abi seksyèl, 4 ka neglijans ak 4 pwoblèm domestik . Menm jan an tou Statistik Royal Montserrat Lapolis Force la (RMPF) revele ke dènye 2 ane yo te montre 7 ka pou chak ane youn apre lòt. Nan prezantasyon li a Minis la te eksplike ke bòdwo a ede fè fas ak kèk nan twou vid ki genyen yo nan Lwa sou Pwoteksyon Fanmi epi li bay ofisye lapolis ak klè nan wòl yo. Lòt zòn ki prezante nan bòdwo a gen ladan, pwoblèm lan nan lòd pwoteksyon ak kritè yo nan ki yon ofisye lapolis ka fè yon arestasyon san yo pa yon manda. Li te di, “Malgre bòdwo a sou fondasyon li yo dirèkteman konsantre prensipalman sou vyolans kont fanm,
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bòdwo sa a se sèks net nan ke li konsidere ke gason ak fanm fè eksperyans abi vyolans domestik, byenke rapò a sipòte ke plis fanm ak ti fi yo se viktim.” Minis Ryan te enprime ke, “bòdwo a tou konsantre sou relasyon yo ak pa ta dwe entèprete tankou si li aplike sèlman nan fanm yo. Men, li refere a aplikan an, oswa repondan an oswa timoun nan ki te kenbe nan sikonstans sa a malere. “ Manm opozisyon, Onorab Dr. Samyèl Jozèf la te kanpe nan sipò bòdwo a nan yon prezantasyon pasyone nan kay onorab la, “Mwen ta renmen fè li klè ke mwen pral sipòte bòdwo sa a kòm mete devan pa Minis la nan Sante ak Sèvis Sosyal - Li se devwa nou kòm lejislatè yo pran desizyon ki kòrèk la ak sipò pwoteksyon nan vilnerab a nan sosyete nou an. Li se yon reyalite ki mwens sosyalman ak ekonomikman byen nan ou yo, li se gen plis chans a ke ou ap abize. Li se tou yon reyalite ke si ou se yon imigran epi ou pa anfòm nan sosyete a ke ou gen plis chans yo dwe abi. Nou te eli e li se devwa nou yo kanpe pou moun ki pa gen vwa ki, ki moun ki pè yo pale epi yo pa dwe pwent-zòtèy alantou pwoblèm nan. “ Dr Jozèf te avèti palmantè parèy li yo, ki deklare, “Ou pa ka rete nan bò gòch la ak dwa a nan menm tan an, ap eseye chita nan mitan an nan kloti a. Ou dwe fè yon desizyon, li swa ou se ak viktim yo oswa avèk otè krim yo epi li se travay mwen kòm yon lejislatè defann viktim yo. Li se pa tout moun ki gen moun ki nan sosyete segondè, ke lè yo komèt krim epi li ale nan tribinal yo, yo gen manm sosyete segondè yo ki montre moute nan tribinal la defann sou non moun ki komèt krim lan, sa a se sa k ap pase nan Montserrat - Si nou te eli li se jiska nou pran sou devwa a ki reprezante moun yo ki pa gen sa. “ RMPF Enspektè Courtney Rodney pale sou sijè Vyolans Domestik ak lejislasyon ki sanble, te di konsa, “Kòm li gen rapò ak abi domestik - nou te an reyalite wè yon ogmantasyon, sepandan avèk èd nan lejislasyon yo te fè respekte - bagay yo pral pi fasil pou nou lapolis ak ofri pi bon asistans pou viktim yo. “Kounye a si nou reponn a yon pwoblèm abi domestik nou konte lou sou viktim yo ba nou enfòmasyon sa a - ke prèv aktyèlman pran sa ki pi devan pou yo. Sepandan ak nouvo lejislasyon an youn nan benefis yo nan li se ke lè yo rive nan sèn nan obsèvasyon ofisye a tèt li ap sifi, konsa pa gen okenn ankò nou pral repoze anpil sou viktim lan nan sa a konsiderasyon- obsèvasyon ofisye a yo pral la yo pran pwoblèm nan Avan devan tribinal.
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Monday, February 04, 2019
Arts & Entertainment
Idol week 1 marred by no show
Twelve contestants have progressed to the next level of the Montserrat Idol competition following the no-show of one of the contestants during the first elimination process staged at Soca Cabana last Saturday. The local singing competition which sported the popular American Idol theme song, had a line-up of thirteen (13) contestants, but only featured twelve (12) due to the absence of one. The show also featured three judges, Brian Hosefors, a music teacher at the Montserrat Secondary School (MSS), Pamela Holley and 2016 Idol winner, Glenworth “Chef” Prince. The show’s organizer Thomas “Tom” Walker said it was a very good evening and that he was impressed with the large audience turnout. He said he was also impressed with the quality of the competitor’s performances. Tom revealed that the show will be eliminating one contestant each session until the semi-finals where the number may increase to three or four. This is to allow the contestants to develop confidence and to grow into their own. Judge Holley, commenting on the show, said, “This was one of the best competitions I have ever seen, the talent was first rate, it would have been a very tough decision if one of the candidate hadn’t shown up.” The contestants also expressed confidence and contentment with their performance. Contestant Delroy “Dels” Joseph, said, “I felt good, I’m very proud of my team‒ I believe‒ we have changed the game in idol and I don’t think there is any body that can
shake our team.” Another contestant, Melvalena said, “I thought the performances of everyone was good and I feel like next week I can do
my best. I really feel it was a good performance‒ I’m actually happy with myself, team members, everyone who’s in the competition, they did good.”
CONTESTANTS Bimsha Aneeta Delz Serafina Jay Jason Shaneece Chanzzy Kimona
Jah Redz I Natz Boxy No Show Sanjerion eliminated on account of him not showing up
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Monday, February 04, 2019
Caribbean women reported as first all-black women’s rowing team to cross Atlantic Ocean in grueling sport competition by Samara Lynn
Four women from Antigua have just completed a grueling rowing competition and many are heralding them as the first all-black women’s rowing team to cross the Atlantic Ocean. Their official team name is Team Antigua- The Island Girls. Competitive rowers Elvira Bell, Christal Clashing, Samara Emmanuel, and Kevinia Francis participated in the Talisker Whisky Atlantic Challenge. They set course on Dec. 12 from the Canary Islands and landed in Antigua on Jan. 28—a 3,000-mile trip. A fifth member of the team, Junella King did not actively participate in the race, but trained with the others and served as an alternate. According to the Indy100 website, the rowing race is one of the toughest in the world. Rowers burn an average of 8,000 calories during the competition. The women competed in name of their chosen charity, Cottage of Hope, which offers short- and long-term residency to girls who are abused, neglected, or orphaned. Their goal was to raise $150,000 for the organization. The nation of Antigua burst into collective celebration as the women finished the race. As per The Loop, the
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Team Antigua Island Girls country’s government officials shortened a budget debate so that politicians could be present when the team arrived in their homeland. Public and private institutions closed early so that more people could meet with and congratulate the team.
The team battled sea sickness and their boat nearly capsized at one point during their journey, reports The Daily Observer. They were presented with a gift by Antigua’s Prime Minister upon their return. The team’s website has bios
of each team member. Christal Clashing is an adventure guide and travel writer. In 2004, she became the first female swimmer to represent Antigua and Barbuda at the Olympics. Elvira Bell is a swim instructor and a certified health coach. Samara Emmanuel is the first Antiguan woman to become a certified yacht captain and has more than 12 years’ seafarer experience. She is also a certified day skipper, coastal skipper, yacht master, and boat master among a lengthy list of certifications. Kevinia Francis is a titlewinning, all-around athlete who excels in basketball, cycling, martial arts, and trackand-field. Junella King is just 17-years-old. She juggles school and sailing while working part-time as a sailing instructor.
West Indies crush England to win series West Indies crushed England by 10 wickets inside three days of the second Test here Saturday, to regain the Wisden Trophy with a match to spare in the three-Test series. Set 14 wins to win after routing England for a paltry 132 in their second innings, left-hander John Campbell deposited seamer Jimmy Anderson over the ropes at mid-wicket to hand the hosts an emphatic victory. He finished unbeaten on 11 while Kraigg Brathwaite ended on five. It followed the massive 381-run victory in the opening Test in Bridgetown last weekend, which gave the Windies a precious 1-0 win in the rubber. The series win marked
Kemar Roach celebrates
the first time in a decade that West Indies have won the coveted Wisden Trophy and also marked the Caribbean side’s first series win over a higher-ranked side in seven years. West Indies resumed the day on 272 for six and were bowled out for 306, to earn a first innings lead of 119.
England then folded quickly after being 35 without loss with Jos Buttler top-scoring with 24, and seamers Kemar Roach (452) and Jason Holder (443) claiming four wickets apiece. The final Test starts in St Lucia on February 9.
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Monday, February 04, 2019
Under 21 Playoff bracket set
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Little Bay, February 01, 2019 – In what was termed The second game, played for bragging rights, saw ‘Do or Die’, the Hornets beat the Eagles 73-67 to advance the Elites triumph over the Trailblazers 86 to 72. Kasjuan to the playoffs. Led again by Dave Williams with 34 points Sullivan of the Elites was the high scorer with 24 points. the Hornets kept the Eagles at bay, leaving no doubt as to After a by-week to give the teams a much needed rest, the outcome of the game. playoffs are scheduled to begin on February 15, 2019 at the Arena in Little Bay. The Tritons take on the Hornets while the Elites face off against the Trailblazers in two best of 3 series.
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DO OR DIE
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PATRIOTS WIN
SUPER BOWL LIII 13-3 OVER THE RAMS
Sony Michel plunges into the end zone to give the New England Patriots a touchdown lead in the fourth quarter of Super Bowl LIII. Photograph Maddie Meyer Getty Images