Alliouagana Montserrat ’s Community Newspaper Vol 01, Issue 15
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MONDAY, APRIL 29, 2019
Express
NEWS
HEALTH FAIR AND WORLD HEALTH DAY CELEBRATIONS pg 8
Lyston Skerritt promoted to Second Lieutenant...pg 3
Victor James Sr. declares candidacy Pg 5
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Members suspended from Montserrat Legislative Assembly sittings
3. Disregard for the authority of the Chair. 4. Unparliamentary language 5. Leaving the House without the permission of the Speaker 6. Grave misconduct in the House, including abuse of the use of parliamentary speech. The decision was taken in direct response to the outburst of Dr. Buffonge at the March 29 sitting, where the member was Hon. Dr. Ingrid Buffonge heard uttering the “F” word while the session was being By Staff Reporter Friday April 26, Little Bay— aired live on the island’s GovMontserrat Legislative Assem- ernment radio station, ZJB. The bly (LegAss/House) has taken situation exacerbated after Bufdisciplinary action against Assembly members, the Honourable Dr. Ingrid Buffonge and the Honourable Gregory Willock, for what was said to be “Unparliamentary Behaviour.” The penalties were imposed on the members following a majority house vote during the last sitting of LegAss at the Montserrat Cultural Centre. On the recommendations of House Speaker Shirley Osborne, Dr. Buffonge was suspended for Hon. Gregory Willock two sittings of the House and ordered to present a written fonge refused to apologise for apology with notice to LegAss. the outburst and subsequently Meanwhile Willock received existed the session. Willock a lesser penalty, as he was or- followed her and existed the dered to make an apology to meeting in a less parliamentary the House and was suspended fashion. In delivering the recommendafor one sitting of the House. Both members were charged tions to the House, the Honourwith the violation of the stand- able Osborne expressed disaping orders of the assembly. pointed with the actions of the The following offenses were two members and views it as an infringement on the integrity of named: 1. Disruption of house the House. proceedings. The Speaker said, “The very 2. Violation of the dig- first sitting of what would grow nity and honour of the to be called Montserrat LegHouse. islative Assembly was held
in 1937. In its 82 years of existence the house as far as we can tell from researching into the written records and consulting with current and former parliamentarians, nothing has ever occurred in this august and venerable house that even remotely compares to what un-
folded in this place on March 29, 2019. Not surprisingly this honourable House and this chair was quite unprepared to respond immediately, knowledge of standing orders being not quite the same as similarities with the remedies it pro-
cont’d. on page 5
MONTSERRAT THE REGISTERED LAND ACT (CAP. 8.01) REGISTRATION SECTION ST. JOHN’S
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NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR PRESCRIPTIVE TITLE TAKE NOTICE that an Application was filed on the 28th day of February 2019, by virtue of section 135 of the Registered Land Act, (Cap. 8.01), by Marcelle E. Watts, Attorney-at-Law of Watts & Associates Ltd., Old Towne, Montserrat, for and on behalf of Peter Adolphus Samuel, the Applicant herein for Prescriptive Title of the above-mentioned parcel of land more particularly described in the Schedule hereto and presently registered to Frances Samuel. TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that if you object to the granting of the application you must within six (6) weeks of the First Publication of this notice in a newspaper published in and circulating in Montserrat lodge an objection setting out the grounds of your objection. The said Application may be inspected by any interested party at the Land Registry Department from Monday to Friday between the hours of 8:00am – 2:00pm. SCHEDULE THAT a portion of the land, approximately 14,810.4 sq. ft., or 0.34 acres of the parcel registered as Block 14/06 Parcel 036 in the St. John’s Registration Section in Montserrat and butted and bounded as follows: On the Northwest to east north-east by Block 14/02 parcel 002 registered to Alice Piper, James Piper, Catherine Piper, Mary Piper; and the Administrators for the Estates of John Piper (deceased), Mathilda Piper (deceased) and Elizabeth Piper (deceased); On the East by the Public Road; On the East south-east by Block 14/06 parcel 037 registered to Ralph Remi; On the Southeast to southwest by the remainder of Block 14/06 parcel 036 registered to Frances Samuel; and On the West south-west to west north-west by Block 14/06 parcel 061 registered as Unclaimed land. Dated the 16th day of April 2019. Sgd., Shelley Isles-Hillocks REGISTRAR OF LANDS
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Lyston Skerritt promoted to Second Lieutenant of Montserrat Cadet Corps
left to right: Major Alvin Ryan, Governor Andrew Pearce, 2Lt. Lyston Skerritt, Premier Donaldson Romeo and Captain Colin Fergus By Staff Reporter Tuesday April 23rd, Brades—Officer Lyston Skerritt was elevated to Second Lieutenant (2Lt) of the Montserrat Cadet Corps during an appointment ceremony at the Governor’s Office. However his promotion took effect from April 1st. Mr Skerritt first joined the Cadet Corps in 1999 rising to the rank of Cadet Company Sergeant Major before leav-
ing in 2005 to pursue studies in the USA. He returned home in 2017 with a desire to give back to his homeland and people, some of what it had given to him. This led him to re-join the Cadet Corps on 17 April 2018 as an Officer Cadet to help inspire and shape another generation of youths. Mr Skerritt led a small contingent of Cadets to last year’s Caribbean Cadet Camp in Barbados where he impressed senior of-
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ficers with his leadership and skills. On hand to witness the ceremony was Premier Donaldson Romeo who congratulated 2Lt Skerritt on his appointment, urging him to continue doing his best in shaping the lives of the boys and girls of the Cadet Corps. Also present was Major Alvin Ryan Commanding Officer of the Royal Montserrat Defence Force who expressed his pleasure that Mr Skerritt has chosen to serve the island’s youth much the same way he had through service in the Cadet Corps, an organisation that had shaped his life in many positive ways. His Excellency the Governor presided over the promotion, while Captain Colin Fergus performed the honour
of replacing his Office Cadet Bars with new Pips to show his new rank in the Cadet Corps. Captain Fergus who Commands the Cadet Corps said, “I am very happy that His Excellency supported my recommendation to have Mr Skerritt fully appointed today. This appointment strengthens the Corps capacity to invest time and talent in the youths of the island. Mr. Skerritt will work primarily with the traditional Army Cadets while we continue developing the Sea Cadetting programme with the Royal Montserrat Police Service. After 84 years, the Cadet Corps is indeed evolving to better meet the needs of the youth and 2Lt Skerritt is part of that so let me add my personal congratulations to him.”
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Dear Kate Reprinted from antiguanewsroom.com
My greedy sister wants to profit from my father’s death Dear Kate, My father died a few days ago and my sister from overseas already making claims that she wants this and wants that. When he was sick she hardly even called. My father isn’t poor and I know he was smart enough to do a will. I was the one taking care of him. I even had him move in with me while the cancer was rapid. How is it that all of a sudden, all kinds of family members we never knew showing up? I want to let them have a piece of my mind but for my dad sake I will hold my tongue but it’s really frustrating the way they are behaving. I will never fight for material things but no estrange family isn’t gonna come and claim what my father worked hard for. I want to go to his lawyer to find out what the will states. I am worried that because my father loved that other sister so much she might actually get something more valuable than me. Worried Sister Dear worried sister, I understand all that you have said but never let yourself be frustrated about material things. You actually sound like one of these family members when you said… “I am worried that because my father loved that other sister so much she might actually get something more valuable than me”. Don’t be desperate. At least bury your father first before the war for his materials begins. Think of it this way, what is yours will always be yours and because you didn’t work for anything your father owned, appreciate whatever he left. I am sure you did not take care of him on his last days just to attain his wealth, right? I hope not. Let your father rest in peace and you should also be at peace that you loved him unconditionally. Your labour of love will never be forgotten. Once its love of course!! Best, Kate
Monday, April 29, 2019
Your weekly Horoscopes
AQUARIUS (Jan. 21- Feb. 19) Contradictory signals are to be expected. It’s pretty certain that you’ll have to go back over old ground, and at least one decision could benefit from being reconsidered. You’ve other people to think about apart from yourself, and older relations deserve a helping hand. PISCES (Feb 20 - Mar 20) Finally, events are beginning to move fast, and are carrying your feelings with them. Your emotions have been complicated to say the least, but your dominant mood should now be one of hope for the future rather than regret for the past. Remember, the future is what you make it. ARIES (Mar 21 – Apr 20) The very fact that the Moon is so utterly favourable indicates that you should get off to a flying start. The only chance for confusion or silly mistakes seems to occur at work, where care should be necessary early on. At home, an older relation will unexpectedly come to your aid. TAURUS (Apr 21 - May 21) Your sign is not known for being a complex one, but right now you may display many reclusive characteristics, just like Scorpio, your secretive opposite sign, so if you are pushed into the public eye, it may be with the greatest reluctance. Listen to loved ones’ good advice, day-dream to your heart’s content, and let your imagination fly away. GEMINI (May 22 - June 21) Just hold on for a little while longer; your time will come and, when it does, there’ll be no turning back. One useful way to use your current planetary potential, is to turn to your friends for support and enrol other people as allies. You must get partners on your side at work as well as at home. Cancer (June 22 - July 23) You are full of good ideas, but the question is – good for whom? And, come to that, good for what? Have your say, but never imagine that you can have the last word, for the facts are now all up in the air. And, if you are not sure what someone really means, ask them. LEO (July 24 - Aug 23) Strangely the Moon is in both friendly and challenging regions of your chart so, even though the tide is flowing in your direction, financial complications are somewhat inevitable this week. Small precautions will help, mind you. For example, keep spare cash available and please don’t bite off more than you can chew. VIRGO (Aug 24 - Sep 23) The current extraordinary planetary alignment brings boundless enthusiasm and limitless optimism. Watch out, for it’s at times such as these that you fail to notice the obvious. Above all, never take a close relationship for granted, or good fortune might slip through your fingers. LIBRA (Sep 24 - Oct 23) Your stars are on the move, altering difficult positions for easier ones. Challenging aspects indicate that, although you’ve had no shortage of energy lately, you may have ignored the need to actively pursue your personal ambitions, or not have been in the right situation to make the most of them. All this should now change. SCORPIO (Oct 24 - Nov 23) Excellent social possibilities should exert a positive impact on your general quality of life and, if you take the initiative, little is beyond your grasp. Your thought processes are in tip-top condition, mainly because your intuitive style is now favoured. Mind you, you need to keep some of your deeper instincts under control. SAGITTARIUS (Nov 24 - Dec 23) It’s a time for selfishness in the broadest sense, focusing on your own very special skills and individual talents. It’s not a question of ignoring other people’s interests, just of doing the best for yourself. Your business prospects boom as long as you are prepared to spend a little now to earn a bigger profit some way down the line. CAPRICORN (Dec. 23 - Jan. 20) A powerful alignment between the Sun and a number of other vital planets makes for a potentially remarkable time, although misunderstandings are not impossible. Disagreements may centre on joint responsibilities and travel plans, much depends on your attitude but a little determination will see you through. Remember: the future is what you make it.
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Victor James of ficially announces his candidacy
By Staff Reporter Tuesday April 23, Davy Hill—Local businessman, Victor James offered himself once again as an independent candidate in the upcoming 2019
election race set for September. A move which seem to be driven by what he refers to as a lack of vision and capacity of our government to lead the country out of its current eco-
MONTSERRAT THE REGISTERED LAND ACT (CAP. 8.01) REGISTRATION SECTION ST. PETER’S
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NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR PRESCRIPTIVE TITLE TAKE NOTICE that an Application was filed on the 8th day of April 2019, by virtue of section 135 of the Registered Land Act, (Cap. 8.01), by Kharl Markham, Attorney-at-Law of Allen Markham & Associates, 100 Banks Estate, Montserrat, on behalf of Mary Christiana Douglas aka Mary Christiana Gibbons, the Applicant herein for Prescriptive Title of the above-mentioned parcel of land more particularly described in the Schedule hereto and presently registered in the name of William A. Gibbons of Baker Hill, Montserrat. TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that if you object to the granting of the application you must within six (6) weeks of the First Publication of this notice in a newspaper, published in and circulating in Montserrat, lodge an objection setting out the grounds of your objection. The said Application may be inspected by any interested party at the Land Registry Department from Monday to Friday between the hours of 8:00am – 2:00pm.
nomic situation. The veteran politician announced his candidacy via ZJB radio, where he outlined his reason for taking the independent route. He said, “I’ve never been part of any party, ever, my interest is the development of Montserrat. It really doesn’t matter who the person is, once there’s a team who is willing to do their best for Montserrat—As a Christian I’m not too keen to get too involved with a group just because I want to win— that’s not the key for me. I offer myself and if the people give me a chance to service, I serve at the best of my capacity. The businessman has been highly critical of the government’s dealings, particularly their decision to close the Montserrat Development Cor-
Parliamentary punishments...from page 2
SCHEDULE ALL THAT a parcel of land, approximately 0.32 acres registered as Block 13/17 Parcel 094 in the St. Peter’s Registration Section in Montserrat and butted and bounded as follows: On the North north-west by the Baker Hill Public Road; On the North to the east-north-east by Block 13/17 parcel 055 registered to Mary Christiana Douglas and Lionel Nicholas Douglas; On the East to south-east by Block 13/17 parcel 007 registered to Geraldine Gibbons; On the South-east by Block 13/17 parcel 099 registered as Unclaimed land; On the South south-east to the west by Block 13/17 parcel 127 registered to Mary C. Douglas; and On the West north-west to the north-west by block 13/17 parcel 148 registered to Chivone Gerald. Dated the 25th day of April 2019. Sgd., Colin R. Meade REGISTRAR OF LANDS, (AG.)
poration (MDC) and now the delayed budget. “—It’s definitely clear there is no vision, our people are suffering—even at what is happening presently, with the budget speech. They cannot spend money as they want without a budget, but we have no budget speech, and we’re in April. I’ve heard that budget speech will be in May. What happens to those persons who are waiting on their monthly salary to survive? —I hear many people crying, I know that I can help.” James last contested the general elections in 2014, where he had hoped to retain his seat in parliament, which he serviced as opposition during the Rueben T. Meade lead administration, but was unsuccessful.
Speaker Shirley Osborne vides for dealing with matters so entirely unfamiliar to this chair and this house.” “The Montserrat Legislative Assembly is governed by generally accepted rules, standing
orders, customs, code of conduct and the authority of the Speaker—These orders rule customs and code in conjunction with the Montserrat constitution order 2010 obliged members to always and assiduously uphold the order and dignity of the house. To be ever careful to never engage in conduct that might be damaging to the reputation and integrity of the house as whole or of its members. In the context of a sitting members may not use for example, language that in Montserrat are commonly referred to as bad words, even if members are accustomed to using this language to communicate with their fathers, mother, friend, whomever—,” she said.
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Government signs MOU to create digital payments ecosystem in Montserrat “the need for cash for everyday transactions like purchases, or sending money locally to your loved ones, would be eliminated, as you would be able to use Bitt’s mMoney mobile wallet for free peer-to-peer transfers of money using your smartphone, tablet or computer.”
Bitt has been working with the Government of Montserrat and other domestic stakeholders, such as the private sector, commercial banks, and the Eastern Caribbean Central Bank (ECCB), to create a digital payments ecosystem in Montserrat.
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Friday April 26th, Brades— The Government of Montserrat is inviting the public to participate in an historic and essential initiative to boost financial inclusion and improving the ease of doing business in Montserrat and across the Eastern Caribbean. This initiative aims to secure the future socio-economic well-being of the people of Montserrat. The Government of Montserrat (GOM) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Bitt, a Barbados based Fintech Company, to create a digital payments ecosystem in Montserrat. The goal is to achieve financial inclusion and reduce cash usage. Both objectives are parts of the overall development strategy of Montserrat and the Eastern Caribbean Central Bank (ECCB). The digital payments ecosystem, once implemented, will include a number of free services. Consumers need only to download Bitt’s free mMoney mobile wallet app from Google Playstore and Apple
Appstore to access the free services including: sending money to loved ones locally or within the ECCU, paying for goods and services, and adding funds to their wallet, and cashing-out of the wallet at participating merchant/tellers. Premier Romeo announced, upon signing the MOU, “The people of Montserrat will benefit from increased financial inclusion, and a significant reduction in their need for cash to make payments for goods and services, or as a means of saving. Anyone with a smartphone, tablet or computer, will now be able to conduct these domestic transactions securely, efficiently, and, digitally.” While highlighting the importance of creating a digital payments ecosystem in Montserrat, Premier Romeo added that, “The use of cash, as we all know, has risks and costs associated with it. It costs money to print money, and saving cash ‘under the mattress’ and walking around with cash can be risky.” He further stated that
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NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR PRESCRIPTIVE TITLE TAKE NOTICE that an Application was filed on the 9th day of April 2019, by virtue of section 135 of the Registered Land Act, (Cap. 8.01), by Kenneth Allen, Queen’s Counsel of Allen Markham & Associates, 100 Banks Estate, Montserrat, for and on behalf of Ann Allen of Davy Hill, Montserrat, the Lawful Attorney of Samuel Fergus aka Samuel Arthurton, the son and Executor of the Estate of Richard Fergus (deceased), the Applicant herein for Prescriptive Title of the above-mentioned parcel of land more particularly described in the Schedule hereto and is presently Unclaimed. TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that if you object to the granting of the application you must within six (6) weeks of the First Publication of this notice in a newspaper published in and circulating in Montserrat lodge an objection setting out the grounds of your objection. The said Application may be inspected by any interested party at the Land Registry Department from Monday to Friday between the hours of 8:00am – 2:00pm. SCHEDULE ALL THAT a parcel of land, approximately 0.2 acres registered as Block 14/010 Parcel 012 in the St. John’s Registration Section in Montserrat and butted and bounded as follows: On the north north-east to the east by the northern main road; On the east south-east to the south west by Block 14/10 parcel 001 registered to Mary Locker, Gertrude Cooper & Iona Wilson-Wells; On the west south-west by Block 14/10 parcel 082 registered to John Joseph Fergus; On the west by Block 14/10 parcel 81 registered to Abraham Fergus; and On the west north-west by Block 14/10 parcel 034 registered to Abraham Joseph Fergus. Dated the 16th day of April 2019. Sgd., Shelley Isles-Hillocks REGISTRAR OF LANDS
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The Selfish Giant
Once, there was a giant. The giant had a garden, and the garden was full of beau ful flowers, green grass and peach trees. Every summer, the trees had sweet fruit. One day, the giant decided to visit his friend far away in the mountains. He le his castle and nobody saw him for seven years! When the giant was gone, li le children found his garden and went there every day a er school. They played in the grass, climbed the trees and sang in the branches. Every summer they ate the sweet peaches from the trees. They were very happy. Seven years passed and the giant came back. When he saw the children in his garden, he was very angry. “Go away and never come back!” he shouted. “This is my garden and nobody can play here!” He built a high wall all around the garden and wrote a sign in big le ers: “DO NOT ENTER!” He was a very selfish giant, he only liked himself. The children were very sad. Every day they walked past the wall and remembered the beau ful garden. Then winter came and a er winter it was spring again. The grass was green and there were beau ful flowers Name this country!
everywhere. But the giant’s garden was s ll covered with snow and ice. Spring did not enter the garden, because it saw the big sign. And flowers did not grow there, because there were no children. The giant was very unhappy. He looked out of the window of his castle. “Where is the spring? I hope the weather will change soon.” But the weather did not change. There was always snow, and cold wind was running around the garden. One morning the giant was lying in his bed. Suddenly he heard some beau ful music. “What is it?” he thought. He looked out of the window of his room and saw the children. They were si ng in the trees and they were singing. The trees were green and there were white flowers in the grass below. Only in one corner of the garden it was s ll winter. A small boy was standing there and he was so small that he couldn’t climb the tree. He was crying. The giant said to himself: “I was very selfish!” and he went out of his castle. When
the children saw him, they ran away and winter returned. Only the li le boy did not run, because his eyes were full of tears. The giant took him in his hand and put him in the tree. The boy was very happy and he loved the giant. When the other children saw that the giant is not angry, they came back. They climbed up the trees and started singing. Now it was spring everywhere in the garden. There were beau ful pink flowers in the trees. The giant played with the children all day. When they went home, he destroyed the wall and the sign. He was not selfish any more. The next day the children came back and they played in the garden again. But the small boy did not come. The giant was very sad and asked the children: “Where is the small boy?” The children answered: “We don’t know, we don’t know him, he doesn’t live here.” And the giant was very unhappy because he loved the boy. He waited for him every day, but the boy did not come again. The giant became very ill.
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One day, he saw the small boy in the garden. The giant was very happy and ran to him. But the boy was hurt, there were bloody marks on his hands and feet. “Who did this to you?” asked the giant angrily. “These are marks of love,” the boy said sweetly. “Who are you?” the giant asked in wonder. “You let me play in your garden,” the boy said. “Today, you will come with me to my garden, to Paradise.” When the children came to play in the garden later that day, they found the giant dead. He was covered with beau ful white flowers.
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Health Fair and World Health Day Celebrations on Montserrat
By Staff Reporter Friday April 26th, St Johns—Health professionals on island collaborated to promote and encourage residents to take interest in their health, hosting a Health Fair event at the St Johns clinic parking lot. Experts in the various health sectors spent the day in a market like setup, displaying information, some performing different activities for each health division. These included clinical screening for cervical cancer, breast cancer screening, prostate cancer screening, HIV testing, blood pressure screening, immunization booster checks, exercises and eye examinations. Meanwhile the Environmental Health Department showcased vector control mosquito demonstration, live pest displays and food safety demonstrations among other things. Also included in the group were the Dental and Mental Departments. Health Promotion Officer Penny Maloney provided a brief synopsis of the event, She said, “The day was conceptualized as a way firstly to cumulate the vaccination week in the Americas week of activity and we thought why not include world health day as well. World health day was recognized on April 7th; that is the day when countries around the world cont’d. on page 9
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would come together and sign on to the World Health Organization so that it’s recognized every year.” The day of health promotion was geared towards recognizing World Health Day and World Immunization week celebrated on April 7th and the last week in April respectively. World Immunization Week aims to promote the use of vaccines to protect people of all ages against diseases. Immunization saves millions of lives every year and is widely recognized as one of the world’s most successful and cost-effective health interventions. Yet, there are still nearly
20 million unvaccinated and under-vaccinated children in the world today. The theme of this year’s campaign is Protected Together: Vaccines Work! The campaign will celebrate Vaccine Heroes from around the world – from parents and community members to health workers and innovators – who help ensure we are all protected, at all ages, through the power of vaccines. World Health Day is a chance to celebrate health and remind world leaders that everyone should be able to access the health care they need, when and where they need it.
DFID and Geothermal Well #3 By Staff Reporter Thursday April 25th, Little Bay—Government is devising measures to limit DFID involvement in the management of government projects, following the last fiasco which incited harsh public criticism of the DFID takeover and subsequent failure of the Mon 3 geothermal well development project. Energy Minister Paul Lewis, in his Ministerial statement to the Legislative Assembly, blamed DFID for the failure of the Mon 3 project, as he informed of government’s disapproval of the DFID takeover and handling of the project. However it was evident that opposition member the Honourable Dr. Samuel Joseph was not satisfied with the Minister’s account, as he pressed for answers about the future of the well and assurances that government is taking steps to prevent a similar takeover from occurring. Minister Lewis informed of the Government plans for projects moving forward, “The plan going forward is to first of all procure a Client Engineer responsible for the technical aspect of it and also on that team they would have the expertise for the PPP and of course we will be recommending the employment of a project manager that would lead on behalf of Montserrat and not on behalf of the funding agency.” He added, “We wish for the funding agency to remain the funding agency and that we have continued the proper reporting process that we have always done through the Ministry of Finance and the Ministry of Finance would update the funding agency.”
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Minister Lewis blames DFID for the current situation of Mon 3, informing that a number of red flags were raised from the start of the process. He explained, “It was expected that with the Government delivering the two wells successfully, the same management team will continue for well three. DFID insisted on a different arrangement. DFID for some reason made the decision against the wishes of Government to lead on the drilling and drilling supervision. DFID also made the decision to use its own procurement system to procure the drilling company IDC and supervision company GRG.” He said, “DFID entered into direct contract with IDC the drilling company and entered into direct contract with RGR to procure the drilling company. DFID then limited the role of Government to facilitating and securing the land, preparing the site, the drill pad construction and dredging the Plymouth jetty to allow the ship to land with equipment. Government was also asked to recruit a Project Manager and provide office space in MCWEL. This complex arrangement is contrary to best practices. The government disagreed with this approach and warned of the danger of this arrangement—.” Mon1 and Mon2 which were completed and tested under the management of the government was said to be ready for production. Testing of Mon 1 and 2 has confirmed that each well has a capacity of approximately 1.5 megawatts. However Mon3 remains incomplete at the expiration of the project cycle.
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DOMINICA-Senior ruling party official downplays need for electoral reform
The campaign manager of the ruling Dominica Labour Party (DLP), Vince Henderson, says he does not believe electoral reform is required ahead of the next general election, constitutionally due by March next year, but widely expected to be held before that date. “I depart from my party when they talk about reform. I don’t think there’s need for electoral reform. There is a need for continued enhancement of the electoral process so as to ensure that as we move as a developing country that we can enhance greater efficiency and accuracy in the election process,” Henderson, who is also the country’s ambassador to the United States, told reporters. Earlier this month, President of the Dominica Association of Evangelical Churches (DAEC), Pastor Randy Rodney, warned that “something will erupt” if the upcoming general election is perceived as not being fair. Rodney is a member of a group comprising the church, business and civil society leaders who have been lobbying for
electoral reform ahead of the next general elections. The main opposition United Workers Party (UWP) has been calling for electoral reform here and the ruling DLP of Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit says it has taken several measures to advance the process. It said these included the decision to introduce a National I.D Card; the provision of funding for the necessary equipment to facilitate the administration of the card; the creation of legal instruments on electoral reform and the tabling of bills entitled Registration of Electors (Amendment) Act 2017 in the Dominica parliament. However, the Concerned Citizens Movement (CCM), which late last year, organised street protests, said that the Organization of American States (OAS), the London-based Commonwealth Secretariat and the organisations that have sent teams to Dominica to monitor general elections in the past, have all called for electoral reform. Rodney said that the group has met with representatives of
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2 persons declare their candidacy during Hon. Dr. Buffonge’s town hall style meeting
Ian Samuel the various political parties and other stakeholders in the electoral process. Henderson told reporters that the reports every observer group have come to one conclusion “that elections in Dominica have been free and fair. “You only fix something that is broken and I would not even venture into the reform mode for elections. People give you the impression that there’s something amiss …as if something happened that undermined the electoral process.
Karen Allen amiss with the process,” said Henderson, ahead of the party’s launch of a new candidate for the polls on Sunday. “I think we need to be honest with ourselves, the losing parties have always found a problem with the system, the same one that got them into office in 1995 and therefore I believe if we are having an honest conversation on the electoral process, let’s talk of enhancing the system but not giving the impression that it is broken and something was amiss,” Hender-
‘Well just not me, the Commonwealth Secretariat most recently looked at it and in their report and I am not at liberty to disclose the details of the report…but have come to the conclusion that the election system in Dominica, yes there are some things that can be done to improve it, but there’s nothing
son added. Prime Minister Skerrit, speaking ahead of the party’s launch of the candidate for the Morne Jaune/Riviere Cyrique constituency, said: “we are entering an exciting period where we have begun the launch of the various candidates”..
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Miembros suspendidos Manm yo sispann nan Montde las sesiones de la serrat Asanble Lejislatif nan yon mòd mwens palmantè. Pa Reporter Anplwaye Asamblea Legislativa de Vandredi Nan fournir 26 avril, Little rekòmandasyon yo nan kay la, Bay— Montserrat Asanble Montserrat la reunión de una manera menos Lejislatif (LegAss / House) Onorab Osborne la eksprime Por el reportero del personal
Viernes 26 de abril, Little Bay: la Asamblea Legislativa de Montserrat (LegAss / House) ha tomado medidas disciplinarias contra los miembros de la Asamblea, la Honorable Dra. Ingrid Buffonge y el Honorable Gregory Willock, por lo que se dijo que era “Comportamiento no parlamentario”. Las sanciones se impusieron a los miembros tras un voto mayoritario en la Cámara de Representantes durante la última sesión de LegAss en el Centro Cultural de Montserrat. En las recomendaciones de la Presidenta de la Cámara de Representantes Shirley Osborne, el Dr. Buffonge fue suspendido por dos sesiones de la Cámara de Representantes y se le ordenó presentar una disculpa por escrito con aviso a LegAss. Mientras tanto, Willock recibió una penalización menor, ya que se le ordenó que se disculpara con la Cámara y fue suspendido por una sesión de la Cámara. Ambos miembros fueron acusados de la violación de las órdenes permanentes de la asamblea. Las siguientes infracciones fueron nombradas: • Interrupción de los procedimientos de la casa. • Violación de la dignidad y honor de la casa. • Desprecio a la autoridad de la presidencia. • Lenguaje no parlamentario • Saliendo de la casa sin el permiso del ponente • Grave conducta indebida en la Cámara, incluido el abuso del uso del discurso parlamentario. La decisión se tomó en respuesta directa al estallido del Dr. Buffonge en la sesión del 29 de marzo, donde se escuchó al miembro pronunciar la palabra “F” mientras la sesión se transmitía en vivo en la estación de radio del Gobierno de la isla, ZJB. La situación se agravó después de que Buffonge se negó a disculparse por el estallido y subsecuentemente existió la sesión. Willock la siguió y existió
parlamentaria. Al entregar las recomendaciones a la Cámara, el Honorable Osborne expresó su decepción por las acciones de los dos miembros y lo ve como una violación de la integridad de la Cámara. El orador dijo: “La primera sesión de lo que se convertiría en la Asamblea Legislativa de Montserrat se celebró en 1937. En sus 82 años de existencia, la Cámara, por lo que podemos ver, investiga los registros escritos y consulta con los actuales y antiguos. parlamentarios, nada ha ocurrido en esta augusta y venerable casa que incluso se pueda comparar remotamente con lo que se desarrolló en este lugar el 29 de marzo de 2019. No es sorprendente que esta honorable Cámara y esta presidencia no estuvieran preparadas para responder de inmediato, el conocimiento de las órdenes vigentes no es suficiente. lo mismo que las similitudes con los recursos que proporciona para tratar asuntos tan totalmente desconocidos para esta silla y esta casa “. “La Asamblea Legislativa de Montserrat se rige por normas generalmente aceptadas, órdenes permanentes, costumbres, código de conducta y la autoridad del Presidente. Estas órdenes rigen las costumbres y el código en conjunto con la orden de constitución de Montserrat de 2010 obligaron a los miembros a respetar siempre y asiduamente la orden Y dignidad de la casa. Siempre tenga cuidado de nunca involucrarse en una conducta que pueda dañar la reputación y la integridad de la casa en su totalidad o de sus miembros. En el contexto de una sesión, es posible que los miembros no utilicen, por ejemplo, el lenguaje que en Montserrat suele denominarse malas palabras, incluso si los miembros están acostumbrados a usar este lenguaje para comunicarse con sus padres, madre, amiga, quienquiera que “, dijo. .
te pran aksyon disiplinè kont manm Asanble, Doktè a Onorab Ingrid Buffonge ak Onorab Gregory Willock a, pou sa ki te di ke yo dwe “Konpòtman Unparliamentary.” Penalite yo te enpoze sou manm yo apre yon majorite vòt kay pandan dènye chita nan LegAss nan Montserrat Kiltirèl Centre lan. Sou rekòmandasyon yo nan House Oratè Shirley Osborne, Dr Buffonge te sispann pou de chèz nan kay la ak bay lòd a prezante yon ekskiz ekri ak avi LegAss. Pandan se tan Willock te resevwa yon penalite pi piti, menm jan li te bay lòd fè yon ekskiz nan kay la e li te sispann pou yon sèl chita nan kay la. Tou de manm yo te chaje avèk vyolasyon lòd kanpe nan asanble a. Ofans sa yo yo te rele: • Dezòd nan pwosedi kay la. • Vyolasyon diyite a ak onè nan kay la. • Enfraksyon pou otorite Prezidan an. • Lang parapli • Si w kite kay la san pèmisyon Oratè a • Grav move kondwit nan kay la, ki gen ladan abi nan itilize nan diskou palmantè yo. Desizyon an te pran nan repons dirèk a eksplozyon an nan Dr Buffonge nan mwa Mas la 29 chita, kote yo te manm lan tande fè konnen “F” pawòl Bondye a pandan y ap sesyon an te emèt ap viv sou estasyon radyo zile a nan ZJB ,. Sitiyasyon an agrave apre Buffonge refize eskize pou eksplozyon an ak imedyatman egziste sesyon an. Willock swiv li e te egziste nan reyinyon an
wont ak aksyon yo nan de manm yo ak wè li kòm yon kontravansyon sou entegrite nan nan kay la. Oratè a te di, “trè premye chita nan sa ki ta grandi yo dwe Montserrat Asanble Lejislatif te fèt nan 1937. Nan 82 ane li yo nan egzistans kay la osi lwen ke nou ka di nan rechèch nan dosye yo ekri ak konsiltasyon ak aktyèl ak ansyen. palmantè, pa gen anyen ki te janm fèt nan kay sa a Out ak venere ki menm distance konpare ak sa ki ap depliye nan plas sa a sou li a, 29 mas 2019. Pa etonan sa a House onorab ak chèz sa a te byen prepare yo reponn imedyatman, konesans nan lòd kanpe yo pa byen. menm bagay la kòm resanblans ak remèd yo li bay pou fè fas ak zafè ki pou totalman abitye avèk chèz sa a ak kay sa a. “ “Asanble Lejislatif Montserrat la gouvène pa règleman jeneralman aksepte, lòd kanpe, koutim, kòd kondwit ak otorite a nan Oratè a - Sa yo lòd règ koutim ak kòd nan konjonksyon avèk lòd konstitisyon Montserrat 2010 oblije manm yo toujou ak asidely kenbe lòd la ak diyite nan kay la. Yo dwe janm pran prekosyon pou pa janm angaje nan kondwit ki ta ka domaje repitasyon ak entegrite kay la antye oswa nan manm li yo. Nan yon kontèks yon manm chita pa ka itilize pou egzanp, lang ki nan Montserrat yo souvan refere yo kòm mo move, menm si manm yo abitye lè l sèvi avèk lang sa a yo kominike avèk papa yo, manman, zanmi, nenpòt ki moun-, “li te di.
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Machel Montano To Help PM Announce Line-Up For International Concert Antiguanewsroom.com Grammy-nominated, international soca a r t i s t , Machel Montano, to help announce concert on plastic pollution. T h e Government of Antigua and Barb u d a will hold a press conference on 2 May 2019 with His Excellency Gaston Browne, Prime Minister of Antigua and
Barbuda, from 8:30 a.m. – 10: a.m., on the upcoming “Play it Out” Concert, to be held in Anti-
gua on 1 June 2019. Along with Machel Montano and Prime Minister
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BVI-Premier Fahie reveals plans to assassinate him
Antiguanewsroom Premier Andrew A. Fahie Thursday said he has been receiving death threats since he won the general elections in the British Virgin Islands in February. Premier Fahie told Parliament that there have been three major threats to his life and that the matter is now classified a national security issue. He said that the Commissioner of Police, Michael B. Matthews is aware of the threats to assassinate him. “Since becoming Premier it is now documented through authorities that I have received three major threats of assassination. And I want to tell these three entities here today, that you aren’t going frighten me from doing the business of the people,” he told legislators. “We have sat down with the Commissioner of Police, we have sat down with private security… and we have made sure that the security that is needed, that will happen as the Premier of this Territory. “I don’t like to know that taxpayers have to go through that. As a matter of fact Mr Speaker, I bring it up because I noticed that before I got to make a speech, there are those making fun of it. But I don’t take nobody making fun of my life,” he said. Fahie, 48, led the Virgin Islands Party (VIP) to power eight years after it was swept out of office and he told Parliament even before being elected, there had been prophecies from religious leaders that he would lead the territory and that came to pass. He said the death threats to his life have also been prophesied and he was not going to take the threats lightly. “I had to re-arrange how my life has been going and it has not been a nice time… One time I even paused and say, is this even worth it. “I use to be around this place
free, free as a bird representing the people of the First [District] in this House doing what I got to do. Now because of some greedy people, that’s who they are, because we have a tip-off what it’s about… some
greedy people, want to see if they can assassinate the Premier,” Fahie said, adding that the police were working on several leads. He said given the death threats, personal security had now become paramount and hence the reason for his bodyguards. “I will live doing the will of God and I will die doing the will of God and yes we have the security and when the threat came to me I didn’t take it on Mr Speaker, I said nonsense,” he told legislators..
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GRENADA-Senate President blames song lyrics as a contributing factor to sexual offences
Chester Humphrey Antiguanewsroom Senate President, Chester Humphrey, says the lyrics in certain genre of music are contributing to the growing cases of sexually related offences in Grenada and is also blaming Carnival activities and radio stations for contributing to the situation. “They promote the sexual objectification of women, the lyrics are essentially an instruct in sexual anatomy and it’s played openly,” Humphrey told legislators. He said that the music played on radio stations prepare young men to see women for only one thing. “There is little wonder that we have this explosion of sexual crimes, because people are condition,” he said, noting that Grenada does not have any enforcement of decency laws. Humphrey said that the state through Carnival encourages and promotes public indecency. “We take state funds and give it to something called a Mas band that violates all our public decency laws and we award them band of
the year with taxpayers money to be indecent,” said Humphrey, who said it was unfortunate that the Culture and Art Minister, Norland Cox, was not present at the sitting. Humphrey, who has continuously raised concerns about the breakdown of social and moral traditions, describes the island’s sexual related crimes statistics as an epidemic. “I have never witnessed anything equal to what is happening now, Parliament has a responsibility, Parliament has a responsibility to the citizens and to the constitution, the role of Parliament is to pass laws for the Good governance, for the safety and well-being of its citizens,” he said while calling for a review of recent matters in which a 41-yearold man received a suspended one year sentence and a fine of EC$3200 (One EC dollar=US$0.37 cents) for indecently assaulting a minor by engaging in oral sex while she was between the age of three and four. “This is not an attack on the judiciary, because I am still investigating the fact, if whether or not there was objective limitation to fit the offence in respect of the punishment, the pendulum has swung too far in favour of the criminal,” he said. Humphrey told legislators that he is profoundly disturbed by the
outcome of the matter and that there is a perception that there seems to be more sympathy in favour of the criminal. While he did not name the Jamaican singer, Buju Banton by name, Humphrey said that an individual was recently released from an American prison on drug related offences. “I was shocked to hear the news this week that the person arrived in Trinidad this week for some cultural activity and the police on the basis of probable cause executed a search warrant. “What worries me is that individual is being peddled as a hero and so the Police Commissioner now issues an apology, to the police executing its function on the principle of probable cause. What is happening to Caribbean civilisation?” he said. Banton performed in Trinidad last Sunday as the singer, whose real name is Mark Anthony Myrie, will headline the “Night of Love” carded for May 11 here as part of a tour of several Caribbean countries. Humphrey called on women to protest how they are being treated in the justice system, saying on too many occasions, society including parliamentarians, just goes into hibernation on such matters after a period of open grievance.
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Russell in Windies World Cup squad; Pollard, Narine miss out
Jason Holder will lead West Indies in the 2019 World Cup as the West Indies Cricket Board (WICB) announced the squad on Wednesday evening. Big-hitting batsman Chris Gayle will be playing his fifth World Cup as the squad comprises few big names in Andre Russell, Darren Bravo, Shai Hope and Kemar Roach. The flamboyant Kieron Pollard and star spinner Sunil Narine missed out a berth in the 15-member squad. The squad was picked by the newly appointed interim selection panel, chaired by Robert Haynes, along with Jimmy Adams and West Indies’ coach Floyd Reifer. Speaking about the squad, Robert said the selection panel gave preference to combination. “The selection panel looked at the skill set of the players and the combinations.
We have looked at the wickets that have been used in England in the past, players fitness and their urge to represent West Indies. We came up with a balanced team who
will represent West Indies in England.” Squad: Jason Holder (C), Andre Russell, Ashley Nurse, Carlos Brathwaite, Chris Gayle, Darren Bravo,
Evin Lewis, Fabian Allen, Kemar Roach, Nicholas Pooran, Oshane Thomas, Shai Hope, Shannon Gabriel, Sheldon Cottrell, Shimron Hetmyer
What next for the Montserrat Footballers?
As everyone is now aware Montserrat has just completed a heroic international football season and were eliminated from the Gold Cup only because of an administrative error by Barbados that gifted two extra points to Guyana. But the team brought joy to international football fans across the globe and gained significant media coverage. This included profiles in the Guardian, World Soccer, the Daily Mail any many others. There were some notable individual achievements in the recent tournament too. Bradley Woods-Garness became one of Montserrat’s joint all-time top scorers. Spencer Weir-Daley scored the goal of his life, and of the tournament, and Corrin
Brooks-Meade was awarded goalkeeper of the tournament. The players success is also reflected in their domestic achievements too. Captain Lyle Taylor has scored 23 goals this season to help Charlton Athletic qualify for the end of season play-offs. And at Maidenhead United Adrian Clifton was awarded player’s player of the season, fan’s player of the season, goal of the season, the Managers Award and the golden boot. The new international season starts in September, and with Montserrat comfortably qualifying for Group B of the Nations League the team will be facing some tough fixtures. Specifically, St Lucia, El Salvador, and
the Dominican Republic. El Salvador is a football crazy nation and plays in front of huge crowds. Given the implications of that last-minute goal last year, when the sides met in Montserrat, this will be something of revenge fixture. For several of the players the summer will be about contracts and securing their playing future. Most of the players are well travelled and are used to scouring the country for a team to play for. Spencer Weir-Daley has talked about this saying that “contracts and clubs are less secure with the amount of financial trouble going on these days. Clubs can just turn around and say ‘we can’t pay you anymore’, which is happening to a few
friends of mine in the game right now. Also, you have to be more disciplined in training by yourself”, when between clubs and it “can be hard in keeping up your fitness.” Corrin Brooks-Meade has been without a club for a year now, despite being one of the best goalkeepers in the region. There is no requirement for European clubs to release players for CONCACAF tournaments, so player eligibility may again be a problem for Montserrat, but you can be sure that every one of the players who performed so admirably last season will want to return. As Assistant Manager Mick Rathbone has said: as a team, they are as good as it gets.”
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NBA Playoffs 2019: 2nd round results
Monday, April 29, 2019
RAPTORS 108 - 76ERS 95 WARRIORS 104 - ROCKETS 100 CELTICS 112 - BUCKS 90 NUGGETS VS. TRAIL BLAZERS (MON)
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Adrian Clifton with his 2019 awards
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