La Police dans l’Artibonite a procédé à l’arrestation de Datilus Jean Gladson, alias Sache, âgé de 18 ans. Originaire de Mowo, une localité de la Commune de Liancourt, Datilus Jean Gladson jouait le rôle d’éclaireur au profit du gang Grif, opérant à Savien.
Il a été appréhendé en compagnie de Edouard Edva, âgé de 38 ans. Ce dernier est également membre du gang Gran Grif.
Parallèlement, Frito Aristil, âgé de 29 ans, et membre du gang dénommé » 57 Fòkè », allié du gang Gran Grif, a été arrêté par la Police, non loin du Commissariat de Verettes.
Assassinat, braquage, viol et détournement des camions de marchandises sont des infractions qui lui sont reprochées.
Selon des informations dont dispose la Police, il aurait donné la mort à un individu lorsqu’il était au Chili. Un mandat d’amener a été lancé à son encontre via l’Interpol.
Pour l’instant, ces individus sont tous gardés à vue en attendant les suites judiciaires nécessaires.
Parallèlement la coordination de presse et des Relations Publiques (CPRP) de la PNH, à travers son unité de production audiovisuelle « Allô la Police », annonce le renforcement de la présence policière au niveau du département de l’artibonite .
Désormais selon la police, des patrouilles policières sont visibles dans les zones reliant Désarmes à Pont-Sondé, situées dans le département de l’Artibonite.
Autrefois, ces zones étaient utilisées par des gangs armés pour commettre des actes criminels, dont des enlèvements.
Il faut souligner qu’après l’Ouest, le département de l’Artibonite est l’une des régions du pays, où les gangs terrorisent la population. Ce qui a de graves répercussions sur la production rizicole et les activités commerciales en générale.
Le Conseil d’administration de la Banque mondiale a approuvé ce mercredi le projet Eau potable et assainissement rural, résilient, durable et décentralisé en Haïti, d’un montant de 80 millions USD.
Selon un communiqué de l’institution financière internationale, ce financement vise à accroître l’accès à des services d’eau potable inclusifs, résilients et durables à 250 000 personnes et l’accès aux services d’assainissement de base à 125 000 personnes, dont 50 % de femmes de petites villes et de communautés rurales à travers le pays.
« L’accès à l’eau potable et à l’assainissement est essentiel à la réalisation des objectifs de développement durable, car il stimule la croissance économique, soutient des communautés saines et est essentiel et fondamental pour la vie en elle-même. En Haïti, les résultats enregistrés dans ce domaine ont stagné au cours des dernières années et ce sont mêmes détériorées dans certaines régions en raison, entre autres, d’une instabilité prolongée, de l’augmentation de la violence et de l’insuffisance des investissements dans le secteur, » a dit Laurent Msellati, chef des opérations de la Banque mondiale en Haïti. « Ce financement de la Banque mondiale vise à soutenir Haïti dans ses efforts pour atteindre un accès universel et équitable à l’eau potable et à l’assainissement, en particulier dans les régions pauvres et reculées. »
En Haïti, l’accès à l’eau potable de base dans les zones rurales et les petites villes est faible et en déclin. En 2020, seulement 43 % de la population rurale d’Haïti avaient accès à l’eau potable, contre 48 % en 2015 et 50 % en 1990. Cette situation est en partie la conséquence d’un manque d’investissement et d’entretien des infrastructures connexes. Sur les 13 626 points d’eau améliorés enregistrés en 2022, seuls 51 % fonctionnaient et, sur les 1 041 systèmes d’approvisionnement en eau courante desservant les zones rurales denses et les petites villes, seuls 41 % étaient fonctionnels. En 2020, 31% de la population rurale pratiquait encore la défécation à l’air libre, ce qui pourrait affecter l’accès à l’eau potable.
Le projet Eau potable et assainissement rural, résilient, durable et décentralisé en Haïti vise à fournir des moyens de réponses immédiates au choléra, à renforcer l’assainissement et l’hygiène dans les communes touchées par la résurgence de l’épidémie et à donner aux autorités locales et aux communautés les moyens de planifier et d’exécuter des projets d’eau et d’assainissement. Le projet financera la construction, la réhabilitation et l’expansion des systèmes d’approvisionnement en eau potable et assainissement dans les zones ciblées. Il prendra en compte également des activités de renforcement institutionnel, y compris la consolidation de l’approche programmatique axée sur les résultats à l’échelle du secteur pour améliorer la planification, la budgétisation, l’établissement de rapports et la responsabilisation du secteur.
Le projet contribuera au double objectif du Groupe de la Banque mondiale de mettre fin à l’extrême pauvreté et de promouvoir une prospérité partagée, en augmentant l’accès aux services de base d’eau potable et d’assainissement pour les populations vivant dans les zones rurales et les petites villes. Le projet est aligné sur l’approche de développement vert, résilient et inclusif du Groupe de la Banque mondiale qui met l’accent sur la nature intersectorielle des politiques de développement, en se concentrant sur les interrelations de la pauvreté, des inégalités et des externalités environnementales.
As of 3 May 2023, travelers had the option of making reservations for direct flights via Norse Atlantic Airways between London and Jamaica in the Caribbean. The flights will leave from London’s Gatwick Airport and arrive in either Kingston or Montego Bay in Jamaica.
Beginning on October 31, 2023, direct flights to Kingston will be available three times per week, while direct flights to Montego Bay will operate four times per week beginning on 29 October 2023.
New Winter Sun Routes
According to Bjorn Tore Larsen, the chief executive officer of Norse Atlantic Airways, the company is pleased to announce the new service to the Caribbean from Gatwick. He described the flights as “new winter sun routes” and added that more travelers can now enjoy these Caribbean destinations during what is traditionally a period of high-demand travel. The low fares and multiple flights will give those hoping to visit family and friends in the Caribbean more options. Norse Atlantic Airlines will also launch daily direct flights from Gatwick to Barbados on October 29, 2023.
New Flight Service Welcomed by Londoners
Larson also noted that with the new flights, Norse Atlantic will become the second-largest long-haul airline carrier at Gatwick in the winter of 2023 in terms of seat capacity. He added that the airline is looking forward to welcoming new and returning customers on board these direct flights. Stephanie Wear, the vice president of aviation development at London Gatwick, said her agency is also very excited about the expanded range of destinations for Norse Atlantic in the coming winter months. Having more options to enjoy the winter sun in the Caribbean represents very good news for people in London and the southeast of the country, she added.
Norse Atlantic Airways is a low-cost, long-haul Norwegian airline based in Arendal, Norway. It was founded in 2021 and has a fleet of 10 Boeing 787 aircraft. Norse Atlantic currently provides service to France, Germany, Italy, Norway, Thailand, the United Kingdom, and the United States. It has operating bases in Fort Lauderdale in Florida, New York’s JFK International, and London’s Gatwick.
Labour Day is being commemorated on Tuesday, May 23, 2023, under the theme, ‘Plant a Tree for Life: Promoting Climate Change Mitigation, Food Security and Road Safety’. The activities for the day will commence with a Wreath Laying Tribute, organized by the Jamaica Cultural Development Commission, at the shrine of the National Hero, Rt. Excellent Samuel Sharpe at the National Heroes’ Park in Kingston beginning at 9:00 a.m.
A similar ceremony will be held in Montego Bay, St. James at the Sam Sharpe Square beginning at 8:00 a.m. It will be led by His Worship The Mayor, Councillor Leeroy Williams – Mayor of Montego Bay.
The National Labour Day Project is expected to begin at 7:30 a.m. It entails a tree planting exercise along High Way 2000 in the vicinity of Hartland and Old Harbour. The aim is to plant 10,000 trees. Groups from corporate Jamaica, civil society, schools and other community based groups will participate. The national project is led each year by the Prime Minister, The Most Honourable Andrew Holness, ON PC and joined by the Leader of the Opposition, Mr Mark Golding, MP.
Directions To National Project Site In Saint Catherine
1. Coore’s Fesco to Hartland Road via Mandela Highway and Toll Road – 21 mins travel time
2. Ferry Police Station to Hartland Rd via Mandela Highway – 27 mins travel time
3. Spanish Town Public Hospital to FD Labour Day site via Brunswick Street – 20 min travel time
4. Spanish Town Public Hospital to FD Labour Day site via Featherbed Lane- 20 min travel time
5. Spanish Town Public Hospital to FD Labour Day site via Wellington Street – 16 min travel time
There will also be parish projects that will be led by the Mayors across the island.
Parish Projects
Hanover
Installation of rumble strips and road safety signs along ‘hot spots’:
– Watson Taylor Drive in the vicinity of Hanover Parish Library
– Dr Aston King Highway in the vicinity of Point Hill and Grand Palladium Hotel and Spa.
Manchester
Books Park
– Planting trees
– Establishing walk trail and rest stops
– Establishing herbal garden
Portland
Planting of endemic trees (Hernandia Catalpifolia- Water Mahoe) in the forestry reserve in the district of Fellowship
Portmore
Planting of trees along George Lee Boulevard
St Ann
St Ann Infirmary:
– Cutting of trees
– Painting of front boundary walls
– Painting of curb walls
– White washing of tree trunks
– Painting of admin building external walls
– Painting of Porter Lounge
St Catherine
Ewarton Market
– Debushing
– Planting trees
– Power washing of market roof
– Repainting walls and restrooms
– Changing bathroom faucets
St Elizabeth
Prosperity Park
– Planting trees and other beautifying activities
St James
Tree planting activity at Maldon High School and Salt Spring Primary and Infant School
St Mary
– Planting of Annatto Tree at Claude Stuart Park, Port Maria
– Repainting of four pedestrian crossings in Port Maria
– Planting of trees and beautification along Stennett Street, Port Maria
– Planting of trees and flowers and beautification around the two “Welcome to Port Maria” signs
St Thomas
Trees will be planted and rehabilitation work will take place at the parish park and Morant Bay High School
Trelawny
Main projects at Drop-in and Homeless centre in Falmouth.
Sub-projects in each of 8 parish divisions.
The day’s activities will culminate at the National Emancipation Park in Kingston with the National Labour Day Praise and Worship Concert beginning at 7:00 p.m. It will be led by some of Jamaica’s most popular gospel artistes.
devastating fire which ripped through the female dormitory at the Mahdia Secondary School killing 19 children, Police headquarters stated on Tuesday.
The investigations thus far indicate that the fire was maliciously set by a student of the school. The student, the News Room was reliably told, was upset after her phone was taken away over objections by the school that she was engaging in matters dangerous to her well-being with an adult. She had pledged to give “trouble” over the actions taken against her.
The student was seen by other students spraying a substance in the air and then igniting a fire. The fire was set to some mattresses just outside the bathroom area of the dormitory.
DNA samples from the bodies of the unidentified victims of the tragic Mahdia Secondary School Female Dormitory will be sent to the Mount Sinai laboratory in New York and test results will be back in Guyana by Friday.
This is according to President Dr. Irfaan Ali who explained that this means the victims, whose bodies were burnt beyond recognition, should be identified by then.
On Tuesday, Barbadian Forensic Pathologist Dr. Shubhakar Karra Paul arrived in Guyana to assist authorities with identifying the bodies.
The Forensic Pathologist is expected to help with the identification of some 13 bodies through DNA testing; these bodies are believed to be badly charred and as such, has posed challenges to local authorities seeking to establish identities.
He is expected to travel to Mahdia on Wednesday to collect samples from the remaining families.
“The team is in the process of collecting all samples from the remains and from the parents after which those samples will be packaged and transferred sometime tomorrow to Mount Sinai.
“They will be flown to Mount Sinai labs in New York because this lab provides the shortest return time in terms of the results,” the President said during a live update on Tuesday.
A total of 19 persons– 18 girls and one boy- died in the fire. Six autopsies have already been completed.
19 persons perished in the fire which started at around 23:40hrs Sunday.
A Guyana Fire Service (GFS) investigation has concluded that the fire was maliciously set by a student, who was upset after her phone was taken away over objections by the school that she was engaging in matters dangerous to her well-being with an adult.
An estimated 56 children were housed in the dormitory.
The school housed girls from Mahdia, Campbelltown, Micobie, El Paso and several other villages in the North Pakaraimas in Region 8.
horrific Mahdia Secondary School Female dormitory fire as the government looks to provide comprehensive support in their time of need.
The Head of State, in a live update to the nation on Tuesday afternoon, reiterated the assurances given the day prior.
The Cabinet members are tasked with directly engaging the families who lost their children or have their children receiving treatment.
“Whilst we appreciate all the offers for support, I want to assure all the families and all Guyanese that the government will support all the families and these children.
“We will provide all that is necessary,” Dr. Ali said.
On Tuesday, another eight were brought to the city and President Ali says the government has offered to bring all of the affected girls to the GPHC for a second review.
One by one, the parents get up and follow the hospital staff to various parts of the compound to see their children.
They carry along their bulky bags; some take out their phones to send WhatsApp or Facebook Messenger updates to their relatives.
Once they get to the unit where their children are receiving treatment, the parents remain there until it is time for them to leave the hospital for the place they will spend the night while in ‘town’.
Until now, the hospital has taken steps to ensure the identities and images of the young patients are protected.
No cameras or recorders have been allowed into the wards or near the patients and parents.
By the time the parents were reunited with their children, about 18 hours had elapsed since dozens of girls found themselves trapped inside the female dormitory while it went up in flames.
And by this time, it has been confirmed that 19 persons- 18 girls and one boy- perished in the fire. The survivors grapple with burns about their bodies, breathing issues due to significant smoke inhalation and an unimaginable amount of trauma.
Of the three girls who first arrived, a 14-year-old, was admitted to the Intensive Care Unit and her condition has been listed as critical but stable. The two girls, aged 13 and 14, received minor burns, but are “stable and conscious.”
The next three girls, aged 12, 13, and 14, were taken to the hospital’s critical bay receiving medical care. The 12-year- old eventually underwent a successful limb-saving surgery; she needed this because of the extent of her burns.
Later in the day, Ministry of Education officials who were on standby at the hospital got word that another three girls were being airlifted to Georgetown too.
A woman who visited the hospital walked past the News Room team waiting for the arrival of these girls.
“Still covering the Mahdia story?” she asked, before adding, “Such a sad thing.”
She didn’t wait for a response, and continued walking across the hospital compound.
Finally, the last three girls arrived around 15:00h.
They had burns about their bodies and were battling serious breathing problems due to smoke inhalation.
These last three girls returned with Dr. Shilindra Rajkumar and Dr. Christopher Heywood, two of the GPHC doctors who travelled to Mahdia in the wee hours of Monday to help with triage and the initial health response.
“It was quite chaotic when we got there 3’clock this (Monday) morning but over the last 12 hours, we managed to get things under control,” Dr. Rajkumar told reporters at a briefing held at the GPHC shortly after his return.
With all the survivors assessed in Mahdia, Dr. Rajkumar said he doesn’t believe any of the other girls affected by the fire will require critical care in Georgetown.
So, attention has been turned to getting the nine girls the best possible care to guarantee their sound recovery.
That also means caring for their mental health is paramount.
Dr. Rajkumar said the girls are likely to experience Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), so counsellors have been called in for the patients, their parents and other relatives.
In Mahdia, similar efforts are being rolled out for the patients and families there.
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devastating fire which ripped through the female dormitory at the Mahdia Secondary School killing 19 children, Police headquarters stated on Tuesday.
19 persons perished in the fire which started at around 23:40hrs Sunday.
horrific Mahdia Secondary School Female dormitory fire as the government looks to provide comprehensive support in their time of need.
Teams on standby at at the Ogle Airport in Georgetown (Photo: Ministry of Health/ May 22, 2023)
