Alliouagana Express News - June 17 2019

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• RED CROSS HONOURS OLDEST FATHER...PG 6

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Monday, June 17, 2019

An update on Minister Osbor ne Wednesday June 12, Brades — Minister of Agriculture, Trade, Lands, Housing and the Environment, The Honourable David Osborne is said to be recovering well after a recent health scare early this month.

According to a Government Press Statement, “Minister Osborne is recovering well and he is truly thankful for the outpouring of love and support.”

The Release stated that the Honourable Osborne has had

to travel to the United States for medical attention and he assures everyone that he is receiving the best care possible.

“He further notes that there are a number of major activities which will take place over the coming weeks, such as the opening up of more lands in Davy Hill and Lookout, and commencement of the construction of at least three affordable houses under the H.O.M.E program,” according to the Statement.

The Government state-

ment announced that there will be a launch of the 2019/20 Local Onion Production Project, and in a few weeks the Demo Aquaponics Project will be commissioned.

“Prior to falling ill Minister Osborne began exploring alternative sites for sand mining since the current sites are being depleted. He also wishes to remind primary producers and other small businesses/ entrepreneurs of the upcoming package of incentives that his Ministry is developing to

support the start of new initiatives,” the publication stated.

To date there is no official word on the nature of the Minister’s illness.

Wor ries about a teen pregnancy epidemic

By Staff Reporter Thursday June 13th, Davy Hill— Concerns have been raised surrounding alarming reports of possible cases of teenage pregnancies in the double figure at the island’s lone secondary school.

While AEx News was unable to confirm these claims it is evident that the reports are far and wide reaching as Minister with responsibility for Social Welfare the Honourable Delmaude Ryan, confirmed she has heard of allegations of double figure teen pregnancies at the Montserrat Secondary School (MSS). However she only confirmed two cases.

She said, “I’m hearing rumors of other numbers in the double figures, but there have been no official documentation to tell me that is so.”

Although Montserrat is not the only country reporting the phenomena at the secondary school level, what makes the two cases significant is the population ratio. As the Minister pointed out, “In the Montserrat context if you were to

look at it on a ratio, that ratio would measure very high looking at the data outside although it may just be one; one is too much.”

The Minister raised the point that the issue is not one of recent origins, she offered the possible solution of greater community and parental involvement, with the support of government Social Welfare programs.

She said, “If you listen to the last couple of years, parental involvement in what your children are doing… it is about creating that environment in your house that your child feels safe to have that discussion with you and it is about the … community working with families, working together.

Minister Ryan informed that the government is looking into the formation of a parental commission, “We spoke of having a parental commission being put in place; the Director of Education has been leading on that, getting the PTAs more involved in terms of what is happening…”

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Antigua takes control of troubled Caribbean air line LIAT

(AFP) – A Caribbean airline that helps bind together the region’s many island nations has been saved from going under — at least for now — by a rescue plan led by the government of Antigua and Barbuda.

The 45-year-old LIAT, owned by a handful of regional governments, provides vital service between 15 Caribbean countries, connected by economics and culture but divided by the sea. It operates almost 500 flights a week.

Antigua and Barbuda, where LIAT is headquartered and which currently holds a 34 percent share, is poised to become the majority shareholder after Barbados agreed to sell the bulk of its current 49 percent stake.

Negotiations are set to commence between Prime Minister of Barbados Mia Mottley and Antiguan Prime Minister Gaston Browne, who submitted an official proposal last month, to iron out a deal.

Barbados was not “turning its back” on the airline, Mottley told her island’s parliament recently, but planned to maintain a minimum share.

LIAT has been on the brink of collapse in recent months, its troubles exacerbated by the 2017 Atlantic hurricane season which devastated four of its destinations and sent revenue plummeting.

The company’s debts top US$60 million, much of it owed to the Caribbean Development Bank.

Mottley said while she be-

lieved regional affordable air travel to be of “critical” importance, financial restraints due to a current IMF-supported national austerity program had forced Barbados to “take a step back.”

“The current business model LIAT has is not an attractive one,” Mottley told Parliament. “Significant restructuring is needed and there is no unanimity on the way forward. If others want to try a different methodology they should be given a chance to try.”

How much Antigua is prepared to stump up has not been finalized but chief of staff Lionel Hurst told AFP it would be a “significant amount of resources.”

“LIAT connects us all;

the function which LIAT has performed from the very beginning is precisely that,” he said. “Back in the day, if you wanted to get freight from Barbados to St Lucia, for example, it was not uncommon for it to go through various other countries on the way.

“With LIAT, both freight and passengers have been able to go directly from one port to another and we are determined to ensure that LIAT continues to play that role.”

Hurst said Antigua planned to increase both the airline’s fleet and destinations to include US hubs such as Florida and Georgia, delivering a boost to tourism too.

“Without a doubt LIAT can overcome its problems with an increase in its capabilities,” he continued, adding: “LIAT’s collapse would also spell the end of hundreds of jobs; we will not let that happen.”

In March, pilots and other workers across LIAT’s almost 700-strong workforce agreed to a six percent pay cut to slash operating costs.

LIAT’s other shareholders include the governments of St Vincent and the Grenadines, Grenada and Dominica. A tiny percentage is owned by private investors and employees.

More than just a commercial entity, LIAT is described by its CEO Julie Reifer-Jones as “a private company with a strong public interest.” The airline has only made a profit once (2009). While Caribbean governments have traditionally borne the losses, they face constant pressure from taxpayers to reduce them.

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Dear Kate Reprinted from antiguanewsroom.com

Dear Kate, I’m in love with my mother’s man Dear Kate, I am in love with my father in law (to be). I know it sounds crazy but here’s the truth.

I am 22 and I live home with my mom. She is 50. She just started dating this man who is so appealing. I would lust after him at home and since he started coming around I never want to leave the house. Once he was in the kitchen and I went in there and told him I had a crush on him and wanted to “taste” him.

He asked me if I was crazy and he said he loved my mom and would never disrespect her like that. He even said he plans on marrying her. But I still cannot get past his looks and the way he walks and talks and dresses. I even get jealous when I hear he and mommy laughing in the bedroom. I love my mom but she has no right bringing such a hunk to live with us.

Kentitta Dear kentitta, If you love your mom like you claim you wouldn’t try sleeping or even crushing on her man.

Your mom has the right to date who she wants and perhaps what you should do is gather your stuff and leave your mother’s house. You are woman enough to try and snatch your mom’s man yet not woman enough to have your own place.

The next time you approach your “father in law” with those kinds of gestures he needs to punch you in the face and then tell your mom.

And just like me and everyone who is reading this, I bet they will agree that you are a poor excuse for a daughter.

Kate

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Your weekly Horoscopes

AQUARIUS (Jan. 21- Feb. 19) You may feel a little overburdened with responsibilities. However, astrology is all about changing attitudes, so try to see this phase of your life as a valuable one to be of service to other people.

Your turn to be waited on will come soon. Be patient! And make sure that you consolidate every single gain you’ve made.

PISCES (Feb 20 - Mar 20) Your romantic and social stars are exquisite, perfect, marvellous and wonderful. And if that’s not enough, let me remind you that relations with children are about to improve – and that artistic Fish will soon be discovering their forte.

Just don’t get in a Piscean muddle!

ARIES (Mar 21 – Apr 20) Mars’ changing position is about as good an indication of a successful, though intense, week as you could hope for. You see, this energetic planet is your personal ruler, and its new location means that the odds are firmly stacked in your favour. Do not let anyone get the better of you or pull the wool over your eyes.

TAURUS (Apr 21 - May 21) Those two lively planets, Mercury and Venus, are both supporting you this week. You will therefore get whatever you want in personal matters, mainly because other people are bound to fall for your undoubted charms. The only cloud on the horizon is your tendency to be provoked by people who let you down – but, then, who can blame you?

GEMINI (May 22 - June 21) There definitely seems to be a lot going on behind the scenes. You may be right in insisting that something needs explaining, but what exactly? The air of general mystery is such that you may have to wait a little while longer for the dust to settle, or the fog to clear.

Plus, set aside some time for pleasure.

CANCER (June 22 - July 23) Jupiter, that wisest of planets, is still offering its assistance, as is Saturn, symbol of control and discipline. This is a dynamic combination which presents you with the opportunity to set routine chores to one side and pursue some of your intensely personal ambitions, especially romantic ones.

LEO (July 24 - Aug 23) Career-minded Leos are making good progress. For once in your life you’re getting on well both because of what you know and who you know. However, for all Leos the chances of emotional and irrational confrontation are strong, especially on Tuesday and Wednesday. Watch out for the warning signs and take evasive action.

VIRGO (Aug 24 - Sep 23) You have another week of pleasure, although some of your enjoyment will come from pursuing activities which are sensible, worthwhile and designed to help others as much as please you.

Be prepared for the sparks to fly at home early in the week, but expect plenty of fun and excitement as well; the two seem to go together!

LIBRA (Sep 24 - Oct 23) Finally, the personal stress level drops.

Tuesday and Wednesday emphasise your financial affairs. The Moon indicates a reluctance to increase your expenses, but there are other signs that domestic costs may be about to escalate. This may be no bad thing, especially if you are reaping the rewards of a partner’s worldly success.

SCORPIO (Oct 24 - Nov 23) You stand to benefit more than most people from this week’s stunning Martian movements. Those areas of your life which will receive a fresh shot of inspiration include all overseas contacts and connections, higher education and legal questions. Partners will share your general good fortune – you’ll see to that.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov 24 - Dec 23) Your financial stars have been strong for a number of months now, so much so that your attitudes to money may have been through a complete U-turn. You’re now entering a brief period when you’ll be much better at giving money away than earning it. Indulge your charitable instincts, and always do your best by partners.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 23 - Jan. 20) A rare moment of inspiration is coming your way but, like a mirage, it may disappear as soon as you try to grasp it. The next weekend may be the ideal romantic moment, but please don’t expect your hopes to work out in the way you planned.

The stars may have different ideas!

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Dominicans urged to be vigilant as several quakes rock the island

Antigua News Room The Office of Disaster Management (ODM) Saturday said that Dominica was being rattled by a series of shallow earthquakes, particularly in the south central area

of the island and urged the population to remain vigilant.

It said that the burst of “volcanic earthquakes” which began late on Saturday night and is continuing, had a magnitude of 3.1 to 3.4 at five ki-

By Staff Reporter Monday June 10th, Salem—Ten uniform officers were recognized and presented with medals as is customary at the recently held parade to commemorate Her Majesty the Queen’s 93rd birthday.

In accordance with part two of the efficiency decoration and efficiency medal regulations, a total of six Royal Montserrat Defence Force soldiers were awarded with efficiency medals.

Acting Warrant Officer Class One, Barry A.C. Williams; Sergeant Deverson Semper; Corporal Oswald West and Lance Corporal Carlton Smith received 1st clasp medals for 18 years of

service. Corporal Carmencita Duberry and Private Alison Richards were awarded medals for 12 years of service.

Four officers from the Royal Montserrat Police and Fire Service were awarded with medals in accordance with section two of the Colonial Police Long Service Regulations of the Police Act Cap. 10.01.

Superintendent of Prison, Bennet Kirwan and Inspector Ottley Laborde received second clasp medals for 30 years of service. Inspector Derona C Semper was awarded first clasp medal for 25 years of service and Fire Fighter James Adams was awarded the Colonial Long Service medal for 18 years of service.

lometres deep and that “the shallower the earthquake is the more they are felt.

“The activity is part of an ongoing series of earthquakes in that area which may be described as volcanic unrest. The unrest does not necessarily mean that an eruption will occur, but as seen in 1998, large magnitude earthquakes can occur and so the public should remain vigilant,” the ODM said in its latest bulletin.

It said that “all should be aware that we are living on a volcanic island and these events are likely to occur from time to time so be prepared for continuous activities.”

Earlier, the Trinidad-

based Seismic Research Centre (SRC) of the St. Augustine campus of the University of the West Indies (UWI) said that while some of these volcanic eruptions “have been reported as felt” the activity “is part of an ongoing series of earthquakes in that area which may be described as volcanic unrest” It said that from 20002004 there was similar volcanic unrest activity that did not culminate in an eruption.

The ODM said it would continue to work with the SRC to keep Dominicans informed of the ongoing situation adding “all are asked to listen to your radio stations and other credible media for updates”.

Several members of uniformed bodies honoured during Queen’s Birthday celebrations

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Women Deliver conference 2019 attended by Minister Ryan

By Staff Reporter Thursday June 13th, Davy Hill— New insight to gender equality matters may allow for better assessment of where Montserrat stands on the global gender equality scale. This comes following the island’s first representation at the International 2019 “Women Deliver Conference,” held on June 3rd. to 6th in Vancouver, Canada.

Centenarian honoured for Father’s Day

Sunday June 16th Brades— The Montserrat Red Cross honoured centenarian Canon Fenton as a special Father’s day treat at his home in Salem.

The 101 year-old father of seven was presented with a card and gift basket. He was also entertained with songs and poems from members of the Red Cross.

The old-timer engaged the group in a story-time session where he recapped and shared some of his life’s experiences. He expressed gratitude for the visitation from the group.

Minister with responsibility for Gender Affairs, Delmaude Ryan in attending the event, described the conference as “a really excellent forum.”

According to the Minister “From a Parliamentary point of view it has given us a window into things that we don’t see and to look at how our policies affects. Whether or not it is actually helping women to move along or are we stifling women’s progress.”

She said “It allowed me to gauge where we are in terms of our legal framework as it relates to women and where we are aligning globally in some of the issues… part of that speaks to 30% representation in decision making at the parliamentary level. In the Caribbean, in Montserrat we have not been no way near that; and so the data is showing a lot of information that where women are not involved what the economic detriment to development is to our countries. For example, when you speak of economic empowerment…fully closing the gender gap means that the world can gain $28 trillion by 2025 in their annual GDP.” Held every three years the conference is the world’s largest conference that deals with women’s issues, gender equality, especially as it relates to reproductive sexual rights, and women representation at all levels. This is the fifth installment of the conference. It will serve as a catalyst for advocates working to achieve a more gender equal world.

More than 6,000 world leaders, influencers, advocates, academics, activists, and journalists flock to Vancouver with the drive to accelerate progress for girls and women everywhere.

The forum presented new knowledge, promoted world-class solutions, and engaged a broad spectrum of voices. It focused on several issues from health, nutrition, education, economic and political empowerment to human rights, good governance, and girls’ and women’s agency and equality.

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Monday, June 17, 2019

T he Father’s Day Gift

Father’s Day was in two weeks. I didn’t know what to get Dad. Last year I made him a coupon book. This year I wanted to do something different. I just had no idea what.

At dinner Dad accidentally dipped his favorite blue tie into his soup bowl. The tie was ruined. I suddenly knew what to get Dad for Father’s Day! “How much does a tie cost?” I asked Mom the next morning.

“Depends,” she said.

“Some can cost twenty dollars.

Do you have enough allowance money Carter?”

“No.” My shoulders sank.

“There goes that idea,” I huffed.

When I got to my room to change into my school clothes I noticed a rip in my shirt.

“Mom I need you to sew my shirt, it’s ripped,” I yelled, rushing out the door to the school bus.

At school I picked at the hole in my shirt. I thought about how I could come up with enough money to buy a tie. I took a deep sigh, and played with the hole some more. As the hole grew in size, an idea sprung into my mind.

I bolted through the front door and straight to my room.

I dug frantically through my closet trying to find other ripped clothes.

“Mom!” I yelled down the hall heading towards her.

Name this country!

“Can I cut these clothes up to make Dad a tie for Father’s Day? They are already ripped.”

I pointed out the holes to Mom. “I guess,” she said.

“And,” I added, “Can you show me how to sew?”

“Yes Carter, let’s start now before Dad gets home,” Mom said, heading for her sewing supplies.

I followed Mom’s instructions to threat the needle and place the fabric flat. I gently pressed my foot to the foot-petal. The needle plunged, the fabric bunched, and the threat knotted. “No!” I whined.

“Try again Carter,” Mom instructed.

I took a deep breath, gently applied my foot to the petal again. The needle plunged and stopped. The machine made a horrible sound. “Forget it! I can’t do this!” I moaned and stomped to my room.

After sitting in my room a while I realized that I if I wanted to give Dad a Father’s Day gift I would have to learn to sew or at least keep trying.

Every day after school, I would try, and try, and try.

Finally, I was able to work the machine and with less than a week to go. The first stitches

were big and far apart. But I grew better and my stitching became closer together and looked nice.

On Father’s Day I handed Dad a thin wrapped box. He torn the wrapping paper off and opened the box. “Wow! This is great Carter!” he said,

holding up the patchwork tie.

“I remember that shirt of yours,” Dad said pointing out the patches. “Thank you very much.”

Dad’s hug was big and warm. “I’ll be sure to take this off when I eat soup,” he said, and we both laughed.

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Fourth installment of the Authorship exhibition shows off Primary students talents

Staff Reporter` Friday June 14th, Davy Hill— The Ministry of Education hosted the annual Authorship exhibition which featured work from students at the various primary schools around the island from June 12 to14. This was the fourth installment of the exhibition.

The first exhibition commenced at the St. Augustine Primary School on Wednesday with a multi-themed presentation from every level at the school. Brades Primary School followed up with a jungle theme showcase while Lookout Primary School adapted a fantasy and reality theme presentation which consisted of written and visual productions from grade K to grade six.

Minister of Education Delmaude Ryan said, “Every year I look forward to the creativity of the teachers and the students expressing the skills they would have learned…This is one of the productions in what we do in education, in helping to build the language and literacy skills of students across the school.”

Eleven year-old grade six student Shantasia Stanford, whose work was on display at the St. Augustine Primary, said her presentation was based on her portfolio from her CPEA exam. She said, “I think all the stories were very good.”

Head Teacher of the Lookout Primary School Denelta Weekes spoke of the presentation for the Lookout School ex-

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9 hibition. She explained, “This year our theme focus was on fantasy and reality so a lot of focus is on fairytales and also things that happen in real life.”

“For the writers’ exhibition, we don’t do it in isolation, this is something we do on a daily basis where we teach composition writing skills, so what we do is collect their work…and their final piece is produced…so it is a process,” she said.

Ramonia Cush an 11 yearold of Lookout School in her description of the grade six students’ presentation said that their work was centered on local cricket and local cricket legend Jim Allen, as well as some of the young cricketers at her school.

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Legislation passed to grant undocumented Caribbean immigrants access to drivers Antigua News Room New York State Democraticcontrolled House of Assembly on Wednesday passed legislation that would permit undocumented Caribbean and other immigrants to obtain driver’s licenses.

The Assembly said that the Driver’s License Access and Privacy Act (A.3675-B), also known as the Green Light Bill, “will create safer roads for all New Yorkers, boost the state’s economy and protect hardworking New Yorkers and their families.

“Until 2001, this fundamental privilege was extended to all New Yorkers, regardless of immigration status,” said the Assembly in a statement.

The Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie, who traces his roots to the Bahamas said: “While opponents

continue to spread misinformation and stoke fears about the bill’s intent and consequences, the Assembly Majority will continue to put the needs of New Yorkers first.

“The legislation passed today will promote public safety, protect our state’s economy and ensure every New Yorker can integrate into their community and care for their family,” said Heastie, who represents the Bronx. “Making sure that every driver is trained, tested and insured will make New York’s roads safer for everyone and ensure that our industries have the labor they need to keep our economy moving.”

Heastie said the Driver’s License and Privacy Act would expand the types of proof of identity that could be submitted with an application for a non-commercial driver’s li-

cense that does not meet US federal standards for identification.

He said an applicant without a social security number could instead submit a signed affidavit that they have not been issued a social security number.

The Assembly noted that 12 states, Puerto Rico and the District of Columbia have enacted legislation that would allow undocumented Caribbean and other immigrants to obtain a driver’s license, “many of which have reported fewer accidents and traffic fatalities.”

A 2017 Stanford University study found that California’s law expanding access to drivers’ licenses led to a drop in hit-and-run accidents between seven and 10 per cent, or about 4,000 fewer hit-and-run accidents, and saving not-at-fault drivers US$3.5 million in out-of-pocket expenses for car repairs, according to the Assembly.

“Today’s legislation would make everyday tasks such as getting to work, shopping for groceries or picking up kids from school vastly easier for an estimated 265,000 people in New York, including 64,000 north of New York City,” the statement said.

It said the policy change would generate an estimated US$57 million in combined government revenues that would recur annually, as well as a US$26 million one-time boost in revenues as more people get licenses.

Steve Choi, executive director of the New York Immigration Coalition, said the measure “will bring hundreds of thousands of immigrants out from the shadows and make New York’s roads safer.”

New York Governor Andrew Cuomo has said he will sign the legislation if the State’s Senate approves it. The Senate is expected soon to schedule a vote on the bill.

Robinson has “a fragile ego” and is not particularly fond of the criticism of her on RTC. Another quipped that the premier doesn’t deal with criticism well. In March, Cartwright-Robinson angrily lashed out at the leader of the opposition, Washington Missick over an article by Caribbean News Now that he was banned from being a guest on “Expressions.” Missick would later seek to clarify that he was not banned but instead, temporarily banned. An explanation that further confused the bewildering situation even further.

The government press release did not state the exact reasons behind the recent “Expressions” ban, which will prevent the show from being broadcast to the entire Turks and Caicos and the world via the internet.

In Wednesday’s government press release, the decision given for taking “Expressions” off the air was vague, stating that the ban was due to the talk show’s delivery and content.

“Taking into account the role of a national radio station, the ministry of home affairs public utilities and transportation has taken a policy decision to temporarily suspend airing of the live talk show, ‘Expressions,’ commencing June 12, 2019. During this period a thorough review will be undertaken to ensure that the objectives of the programme are being met and that the delivery and content are consistent with the tone and messages of a developing and civil

society.”

The statements from Ewing’s ministry comes several days after a frequent caller known as “Jackie” called into the talk show to release her frustration with the job performance of Cartwright-Robinson: “…I gotta get this in, the honourable premier, for God’s sake, give me the keys to the country. Let me show you how to run the country because you are not doing a good job.

You’re falling down. I told you not to go to England and drink that tea. From the time you went to England and drink that tea, you come back and you’ve gone quiet. Let me run this country.

Let a real woman takeover and you can sit back and watch. Look, learn and listen; you all have a nice day.”

A clip of that call has gone viral on social media in Turks and Caicos and The Bahamas. It is believed to be the proverbial straw that broke the camel’s back, resulting in “Expressions” and Been taken off air as of June 7, even though the government’s release states that the ban took effect June 12.

RTC director Christopher Jarrett declined to comment about the ban.

According to a former RTC board member, this is not the first time that the show had been pulled off the air.

He said, often political leaders treat RTC like it is their private radio station.

The former board member continued that usually, bans like these occur in

the heat of an election campaign but both the premier and her deputy are thin-skinned.

“It’s because callers criticise the government,” he said. “Even if you’re a supporter of the premier’s political party [PDM], if you criticise them, you’re viewed as an enemy of the government. Free speech is not welcomed in the Turks and Caicos.

The banning of “Expressions” by the ministry of home affairs, public utilities and transportation violates the TCI constitution, and it violates human rights,” the former board member said.

On the May 18-24 edition of the TC Weekly News, ‘Under the Tree’ which is drawn by Benneth Williams, greatly angered the government.

Williams ignited a political firestorm with the release of his cartoon depicting three public workers at Providenciales International Airport chained to the money-making facility.

They are seen asking government ministers about holidays and overtime, as they are ignored and told to carry on working. A government press release on Tuesday (May 28) said: “It is necessary for the ministry responsible to clarify and correct the article for the benefit of the general public.”

Caribbean News Now reached out to the premier and the ministry of home affairs, public utilities and transportation for comment, but no response had been received by press time.

Freedom of speech under attack by Turks and Caicos government

By Caribbean News Now contributor GRAND TURK, TCI – “Expressions,” a top-rated talk show on Radio Turks and Caicos (RTC) has been forced off the air by the ministry of home affairs, public utilities and transportation, a government official confirmed Wednesday. Some are calling the move, an attack on freedom of speech.

Goldray Ewing is the minister who heads the ministry of home affairs, public utilities and transportation.

Ewing’s name, however, did not appear on the official government press release, which has drawn scepticism if Ewing was involved with the decision to suspend Herbert Been, “Expressions” host and a longtime supporter of the People’s Democratic Movement (PDM).

The decision to take the favourite talk show off the airwaves was no surprise to ardent listeners, as less than a week before the ban, Been complained on-air that he was receiving too many complaints about how he was hosting “Expressions.”

Been said that the complaints involved him not defending Premier Sharlene Cartwright-Robinson and also that he was allowing listeners who called his live radio show to criticise her job performance as premier.

According to insiders, Cartwright-

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Otro turista estadounidense muere durante sus vacaciones en República Dominicana

El lunes, Leyla Cox, de 53 años de edad, murió cuando estaba celebrando su cumpleaños en un centro turístico en la ciudad dominicana de Punta Cana, lo que la convierte en la sexta turista americana en morir durante sus vacaciones en República Dominicana este año. Su hijo, William Cox, le contó a Staten Island Advance sobre su muerte y dijo que la causa fue un ataque cardíaco. La familia ha crecido sospechosa debido al volumen de enfermedades misteriosas y muertes que ocurrieron en la nación caribeña en 2019.

El Departamento de Estado también confirmó la muerte de Leyla el viernes. La Embajada de los Estados Unidos también abordó el tema.

“La seguridad de los ciudadanos estadounidenses que viven, trabajan y visitan la República Dominicana sigue siendo nuestra máxima prioridad”, dijo el embajador Robin Bernstein. “Estos incidentes son trágicos y ofrecemos nuestras más profundas condolencias a los afectados personalmente”.

En enero, otro turista, Jerry Curran, murió mientras estaba de vacaciones en el Dreams Resort de Punta Cana. La causa de la muerte en ese incidente se describió como un edema pulmonar, que es una acumulación de líquido en el tejido y en los espacios de aire de los pulmones.

BuzzFeed News agrega que, el mes pasado, una pareja de Maryland que se hospedaba en el Grand Bahia Principe Hotel La Romana del país también murió por insuficiencia respiratoria y acumulación de líquido en los pulmones. Fueron encontrados muertos en su habitación. En el momento en que el resort envió una declaración que decía: “No hubo signos de violencia. Inmediatamente

nos contactamos con las autoridades locales y hemos estado colaborando completamente con ellos durante la investigación “.

Apenas unos días antes, Miranda Schaup-Werner, de 41 años, fue encontrada muerta en un centro turístico vecino mientras celebraba su noveno aniversario. Su muerte fue catalogada como un ataque al corazón, y su esposo confirmó que tenía antecedentes de afecciones cardíacas.

La Embajada de los Estados Unidos en la República Dominicana dijo que el FBI estaba ayudando a las autoridades locales con pruebas de toxicología en las muertes de esa pareja, así como la de SchaupWerner.

La compañía turística Bahía Príncipe se aseguró de enfatizar que esas muertes ocurrieron en hoteles separados, y agregaron que “no hay indicios de ninguna correlación entre estos dos incidentes desafortunados”. Hace apenas una semana, Bahía Príncipe también emitió un comunicado diciendo que su compañía “ha sufrido un gran daño a su imagen y reputación” debido a la publicación de “información errónea” después de las muertes.

Sin embargo, BuzzFeed dice que las personas que se han alojado en los centros turísticos de esa compañía les han dicho que tienen una serie de síntomas terribles después de sus visitas, que incluyen “náuseas severas, vómitos, diarrea, dolores corporales, fiebre, fatiga, escalofríos, resfriado”. Sudores, y erupciones en sus cuerpos “.

Una pareja dice que su comida “todos se probaron”, mientras que añadieron que se enfermaron durante días después. También sospechaban del aire acondicionado en su habitación, que, según ellos, olía “extraño”.

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Gary Victor sou vant siyen nan Paris Anbasad Ayiti a an Frans, pran avantaj de patisipasyon ekriven pi popilè, romansye, skriptè ayisyen, Gary Victor nan Festival Étonnants voyageurs nan Saint Malo, akeyi ekriven an nan lokal li pou yon siyati sale-nan dènye liv li, “. Masi “.

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Angtigua News Room Chomping with the microphone after been bitten by the bug of success, one of Antigua & Barbuda’s rising soca performers, is focusing on making a major impact during Carnival 2019.

K-Lee, real name Kieffer Lee, is a 27-yearold high-energy talent, is on the verge of making his mark on the game.

He’s brimming to bring back that youthful, fly, rude-boy vibes that once had Antigua & Barbuda and the Eastern Caribbean soca industry on the edge of their seats.

It’s been a long time coming for K-Lee, and not just because he was one of the youngest to make it to the Antigua Soca Monarch finals two years in a row when he was only 20 and 21. He now his eyes set on capturing a few titles and poised for greatness beyond 2019.

He’s the reigning Country Fest (organised and produced by top soca exponent Menace and his MNN group) groovy king and with that achievement, he’s gunning for more success.

With Antigua & Barbuda being a nerve center of soca music – the small the twin-island nation a controlling force in the soca industry which produced some of the leading voices in calypso and soca artists: legendary performers like King Short Shirt, King Obstinate, King Obstinate and the jam band icons: The Burning Flames, all cultivated their talents in this musicmade country.

It’s from this rich cultural background that rising that K-Lee emerges. Not only has he embraced the legacy of his country but he now wants to emulate his predecessors.

“We have so many greats and a lot of influential music that came from Antigua,” K-Lee explains. “It’s more special when you’re from a country that specializes in that area. Antigua is

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Beyond being raised in a metropolis soaked in soca music tradition, K-Lee has blood ties to professional musicians as well.

His dad (Hermon Lee and mother Magdalene Christian from Bolans are of Dominican and Montserratian heritage) plays many instruments, and his mother is a great vocalist.

The energinic singer/songwriter has been building towards his dream of being a star for a significant part of his young life.

His early performances included a limited time providing tunes in church, but it was athome experimentation that foreshadowed K-Lee’s undeniable drive to make it as an entertainer.

“I make sure I go about things the right way. I make sure my attitude comes off in a positive way and also through my music, of course. Especially for our generation.

“I feel we’re so influenced by the music,” maintains K-Lee. “I feel like we need more love and positivity. All we hear nowadays is the club stuff. A lot of that is cool. I’m still young, and I still have my fun. However, at the end of the day, people want to be inspired This fusion of past and future can be heard throughout his 2019 releases ” Crew,’ which was released in March of 2019.

His songs take on a classic soca feel with tracks like “WINGS” which shows his writing ability and vocal range. He demonstrates that young Antiguan swag on tracks like “Bruck it Off,” and “Hold Something,” K-Lee put his imprint on this entire project, not only by co-writing/producing every song but by fueling the concept and storyline with his real-life experiences and personal stories.

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Brathwaite censured by ICC for showing dissent

West Indies all-rounder Carlos Brathwaite has been reprimanded by the International Cricket Council (ICC) for breaching its code of conduct.

Brathwaite received an official reprimand along with one demerit point for breaching Level One of the ICC’s code of conduct during the West Indies’ World Cup game against England at the Hampshire Bowl on Friday, which the Windies lost by eight wickets.

He was found to have breached Article 2.8 of the ICC Code of Conduct for Players and Player Support Personnel, which relates to showing dissent to an umpire’s decision.

The incident occurred in the 43rd over of the West Indies’ innings when Brathwaite made his displeasure at being given out clear to the umpires.

On-field umpires Sundaram Ravi and Kumar Dharmasena, third umpire Rodney Tucker and fourth official Paul Wilson levelled the charges.

He admitted committing the offence and accepted the sanction proposed by David Boon of the Emirates Elite Panel of ICC Match Referees and, as such, there was no need for a formal hearing.

Carlos Brathwaite was fined by the ICC for dissent to an umpire’s decision

Level 1 breaches carry a minimum penalty of an official reprimand, a maximum penalty of 50 per cent of a player ’s match fee, and one or two demerit points.

According to the ICC’s code of conduct, when a player reaches four or more demerit points within a 24-month period, they are converted into suspension points and a player is banned.

Two suspension points equate to a ban from one Test or two ODIs or two T20Is, whatever comes first for the player.

Raptors win first NBA title, Kawhi is MVP

OAKLAND, California – The Toronto Raptors delivered Canada its first NBA title with a 114-110 victory over the two-time defending champion Golden State Warriors on Thursday that set off a country-wide celebration.

With a nation hanging on their every shot, Canada’s only NBA team put the finishing touches to a remarkable 4-2 series upset that denied the Warriors a fourth championship in five years.

“I can’t really think right now, this is crazy. This is awesome man,” said Toronto guard Kyle Lowry.

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We brought it home baby! We brought it home!”

When the final buzzer sounded, jubilant Raptors fans flooded the streets of downtown Toronto for a night of celebration not seen in the city since Major League Baseball’s Toronto Blue Jays last won a World Series title in 1993.

Toronto forward Kawhi Leonard, who arrived in a blockbuster trade with the San Antonio Spurs last July, was named the NBA Finals Most Valuable Player.

“Last summer I was going through a lot. I had a great support system, I just

kept working hard, working hard and had my mind set on this goal right here,” said Leonard, who last season was limited to nine games due to a quadriceps injury.

“I came to a team, a new coach, and that mindset was the same as mine. This is what I play basketball for, this is what I work out for all summer, during the season and I’m happy that my hard work paid off.”

Leonard, who also won the award in 2014 while playing for the San Antonio Spurs, joins basketball greats Kareem AbdulJabbar and LeBron James as the only players in NBA

history to win Finals MVP with two different franchises.

Lowry and Pascal Siakam each had 26 points for Toronto and Leonard 22, while sharp-shooting Warriors guard Klay Thompson, who left the game with an injury in the third quarter, had 30 points.

Despite playing against a more playoff-seasoned opponent, the Raptors proved unflappable throughout the series and whenever the Warriors looked set to seize momentum Toronto would use some smart passes and precise shooting to maintain control. (Reuters)

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CONCACAF GOLD CUP Preview

By Craig Brewin: The Gold Cup has kicked off at last. Sadly, as everyone now knows, Montserrat is not there due to a punishment to Barbados that gave Guyana two extra points. As a result. Montserrat, with three wins out of four games, just failed to qualify on goal difference. It will be a painful watch, particularly if Jamaica, whose pitiful performance against El Salvador sealed Montserrat’s fate, get to the final again.

Montserrat’s absence is also disappointing because the players are in the form of their life. Lyle Taylor scored 25 goals last season and was promoted to the English Champi-

onship, winning the League One player of the year in the process. Corrin Brookes-Meade was voted goal keeper of the tournament in last season’s Nations League, Adrian Clifton has just signed up for a big move to Bromley after finishing the season as Maidenhead’s top scorer and winning all five end of season awards at the club. Bradley Woods-Garness’s feats in the Nations League have made him Montserrat’s joint all-time top scorer.

But there is still much of interest. The USA team is not what it was, and they lost out to Panama for a place at the last World Cup. They have also lost pre-match warm-up games to Jamaica and to Venezuela.

Mexico, the red-hot favorites are without a few players, but still look like the winners in waiting. Observers always hope that someone like

Costa Rica can come through and take the prize, but apart from a win

by Canada many years ago, the tournament is always won by Mexico or the USA. Jamaica have done well in the tournament in recent years and, because the tournament is shared between USA, Jamaica and Cost Rica, have home advantage. But their abysmal finish in the Nations League, which left them with Montserrat in Group B for next season, means a win would be a big surprise.

In the earlier stages the teams to watch will be Bermuda and Guyana. Guyana is a first-time qualifier and the team that benefited from Montserrat’s omission. They will be hoping to pick up a point or two, but aren’t expected to progress beyond the group stage. Guyana has ten players from the English Leagues in

Lookout Primary 2019 Scotia Bank Kiddy Cricket Champions

Staff Reporter Friday June 14th, Davy Hill— The Look Out Primary School cricket team emerged the champions for the sixth year in a row, of the Scotia Bank Kiddies Cricket competition at the Little Bay Playing Field.

Hosted under the auspices of the Montserrat Cricket Association, the competition featured teams from the island’s four Primary Schools; Lookout Primary School, Brades Primary School, St. Augustine Primary School and Lighthouse Academy.

Brades School placed second during the competition followed by Lighthouse Academy in third place and St. Augustine Primary School finished

in fourth place. Lighthouse also won the prize for the most improved team while St. Augustine was dubbed the most disciplined team.

Individual players were also awarded for their outstanding performances during the competition.

These included: • The most outstanding player J’quan Lindsey of the Brades Primary School • Most outstanding bats’ man Antoine Tuitt of Lookout Primary School • Most outstanding bowler Antonio Gordon of Lookout Primary School • Most outstanding fielder Keijarie Ryan of St. Augustine Primary School • Best Female player Narissa Farrell Bramble of Lighthouse Academy

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its squad including the highly experienced former Crystal Palace and Leicester City player, Neil Danns, now at Bury. Danns can provide some goal scoring support to the main strikers Emery Welshman and Sheldon Holder who had a good qualifying tournament and now have 13 international goals between them.

Montserratians will watch enviously as Guyana takes on three of the CONCACAF power houses, the USA, Panama, and Trinidad and Tobago. Its first game, against the USA on the 18th June is already a sellout.

If they can put in a good performance it will be a great boost for Caribbean football.

The other team to watch in the early stages is our fellow Overseas Territory, Bermuda, who was a surprise qualifier, particularly after losing its opening game in qualifying to Aruba – a team that Montserrat beat comfortably. On its way to qualification it had an impressive win against El Salvador and, in another result that Montserrat needed to go the other way, won its final game away to the Dominican Republic. Bermuda is on paper, the weakest team in the tournament, but the players are under no pressure, and beat Guyana in a pre-tournament friendly. But at this level you would expect them to leak a few goals. Bermuda is the first British Overseas Territory to qualify for a major football tournament, the achievement that Montserrat was after, so already has its place in history. It could well be the first time that “God Save the Queen” has been played at the Gold Cup. Hopefully the newcomers to the tournament will be able to hold their own, but if not, they have already made their mark. It is also worth mentioning Jamaica, who are currently playing in the Women’s World Cup in France: It is first Caribbean team ever to qualify. At the time of writing, the team hasn’t scored a goal in the tournament, but it will be looking to be back stronger next time, and that, for the footballing minnows, is what it is all about.

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Raptors win first N B A title,

Toronto Raptors forward Kawhi Leonard celebrates with the Larry O’Brien Trophy after they beat Golden State Warriors in game six of the 2019 NBA Finals at Oracle Arena. (Reuters/USA Today)

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