Haitian Woman’s soccer superstar Melchie Dumornay has been nominated as one of six to be the CONCACAF player of the year for 2022. Concacaf announced the 2022 Player of the Year Awards nominees on March 17, 2023. The complete list of nominees for the 2022 Concacaf Women’s Player of the Year award includes: Alicia Cervantes (Mexico) Melchie […]
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On Friday, March 31, 2023, Le P’ti Club presents the seventh edition of its Prestigious Women of Excellence Awards. The weekend event by Retro-Follies, a division of Le P’ti Club, presents the Caribbean International Recipients Hall — Women of Excellence, recognizing 13 female leaders from various backgrounds in the arts, media and the political realm.
The celebration features several internationally recognized speakers and is hosted under the auspices of Vice-Mayor Yvette Colbourne as a Prestigious Honoree and the “Godmother” of the 2023 edition.
During the ceremony where a number of accomplished Caribbean women will be recognized, acclaimed Haitian singer Emeline Michel will become the proud recipient of the Prestigious Women of Excellence Awards 2023 Lifetime Achievement Award. Prestigious Jamaican honorees include Island SPACE Caribbean Museum President and Island Syndicate co-founder Calibe Thompson, and Circle of One Marketing founder Suzan McDowell.
“Jimmy Moise has been a great partner to Island SPACE,” said Thompson. “I’m honored that his organization has chosen to recognize the work we do in this way during Women’s History Month. And I’m delighted to be in the company of such outstanding Caribbean women.”
“I am proud to represent Jamaica, the home of my birth and family heritage, at the Le P’ti Club 7th Prestigious Women of Excellence Award in 2023,” Said McDowell. “Especially in the company of so many powerful Caribbean women. Kudos to us all!”
The event features a fashion show, musical entertainment and an open dance floor. Guests are invited to dance until 1:00 a.m. in great company with free parking and easy access from I-95, US-441 and the Florida Turnpike.
Le P’ti Club is an arts, entertainment and cultural organization celebrating 20 years of spreading art awareness in the Caribbean community at large since its creation in 2003 in the city of Miramar. Tickets for the awards show are available at PWOEA2023.eventbrite.com.
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JAMAICANS TO SEE CONTINUED RISE IN ENERGY COSTS DUE TO “UTILITY DEATH SPIRAL”
Pressures on Jamaica’s energy sector will continue as consumers flee the traditional power grid. The cost of energy is expected to its upward trend, according to the Ministry of Science, Energy and Technology (MSET), as customers who can afford paying higher costs elect to leave the grid. This leaves consumers less capable of paying higher costs and consumers on fixed incomes to pay more. Brian Richardson, chief technical director at MSET, the current energy situation in Jamaica is marked by the large number of consumers opting to leave the grid, which then experiences greater pressure due to the rising use of solar and other renewable sources of energy, alternative business models, and consumers looking for “non-commoditized” energy solutions. Thus, the traditional utility model is hard pressed to deliver reliable and cost-effective energy.
JAMAICAN TO BAN INCANDESCENT BULBS FROM APRIL 1, 2023
Daryl Vaz, Jamaican Minister of Science, Energy and Technology, confirmed that the his Ministry plans to implement its program of phasing out the import, export, manufacture, distribution, sale, and purchase of incandescent light bulbs beginning on April 1, 2023. Energy-efficient LED bulbs will be required to replace the less efficient incandescent products for household and business lighting needs. Vaz said that the change will be of great benefit to Jamaica and that those who switch from incandescent to LED bulbs can save as much as 80 percent of lighting-related costs with LED bulbs. Among the other benefits accruing from the switch include making progress toward a more sustainable energy future for Jamaica. Businesses ill have until April 1, 2024, to comply with the new rules. Draft rules do not include fines for selling or buying incandescent bulbs during the first year following their implementation.
CARIBBEAN NATIONS EXPECT HUGE INFLUX OF SARGASSUM SEAWEED ON BEACHES
A large bloom of sargassum seaweed is expected to impact the beaches of Florida and countries in the Caribbean in 2023. The seaweed is reported to span about 5,000 miles and is visible from space. According to scientists, it is one of the largest blooms in history. According to a report in the Sargassum Sub Regional Outlook Bulletin for January 2023, the influx of the seaweed will continue to be moderate to severe until mid-April 2023. Northern and Middle islands are expected to see much more sargassum than usual in early part of the season. Countries in the south are expected to remain clear of the seaweed.
JAMAICAN DIASPORA MEMBERS CALL FOR POLICE COMMISSIONER’S REMOVAL FROM OFFICE
Jamaican record producer Wayne Brown and some 600 members of the nation’s Diaspora in the United Kingdom, Canada, and the United States, filed a claim in the Supreme Court that called for Antony Anderson, Jamaica’s Commissioner of Police, to be removed from office in the public interest. Brown seeks permission to file for a judicial review of the process used by the Police Service Commission in justifying Anderson’s continued service in the role. In the claim, Brown asserted that circumstances of non-performance and a lack of public confidence in Anderson require the Commission to find it desirable to make him resign in the interest of the public. The claim cites the impact of high crime rates, murders, and violence in Jamaica on Jamaicans and their relatives in the Diaspora and also claimed that crime rates and violence have increased during Anderson’s tenure as Commissioner.
CEO OF AMCHAM JAMAICA PROMOTES JAMAICA’S DUTY-FREE IMPORTS AT FEDERAL HEARINGS IN U.S.
Jodi-Ann Quarrie, the CEO of the American Chamber of Commerce of Jamaica (AMCHAM Jamaica), was a participant in United States federal hearings before the International Trade Commission (USITC) in Washington DC on March 9, 2023, in support of Jamaica’s duty-free imports. She advocated for the duty-free imports during the Commission’s review of the duty-free access of goods from Jamaica and the Caribbean to the US. Quarrie answered questions about potential obstacles for businesses in Jamaica as the agency reviews the economic impact of the Caribbean Basin Economic Recovery Act (CBERA) and related programs. The programs provide for duty-free imports from designated nations, including Jamaica. Among the impacts are regulatory costs, problems securing inspections, uncertainty about the process of US trade law renewals, participation of women in the work force, and the impact on Jamaica’s diaspora.
BLACK STAR LINE FESTIVAL PLANNED FOR STAGING IN JAMAICA
Chance The Rapper plans to stage the Black Star Line Festival in Kingston and has elicited the participation of recording star Popcaan for the event. Chance The Rapper announced on the Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon that he wants to bring his mega-festival to Jamaica after its huge success in Accra, Ghana, in January 2023. In Ghana, the event was held in Black Star Square on January 6, 2023, with some 52,000 fans in attendance. Chance is working on an album entitled “Star Line Gallery” that is inspired by the shipping line created by Jamaica’s first National Hero and head of the Pan-African movement, Marcus Garvey. Members of Chance’s family were Garveyists, and he wants to continue their legacy by including the movement’s ethos in the album. The festival will feature Black artists from around the world, including Ghanaians Sarkodie, King Promise, and others.
SWIM CHAMPIONS ALIA ATKINSON AND PATRICK GROTERS HOLD LEARN-TO-SWIM CLASS
Jamaican Alia Atkinson, who has won the short-course swimming world championship four times, and Patrick Groters, who holds the record at the Pan American Junior Games, gave free swimming lessons in partnership with PanAm Aquatics in Montego Bay. The champions and Zaneta Alvarenga, taught children how to be maintain their safety around water and drowning. The turn-out for the lessons was impressive, according to Maureen Croes, president of PanAm Aquatics, and noted that the program had to be creative as there is only a single 50-meter pool in Jamaica. The learn-to-swim program is part of PanAm’s Open Water series, which began on March 3, 2023, in the Cayman Islands.
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Iwokrama Forest (which was established by separate legislation), the Kaieteur National Park, Kanashen Amerindian Protected Area, the Kanuku Mountains Protected Area, the Shell Beach Protected Area and urban Parks including the National Park, the Botanical Gardens, the Zoological Park, and the Joe Vieira Park
The Iwokrama Rainforest was created in 1996 under the Iwokrama International Centre for Rainforest Conservation and Development Act.
It was established as a protected area to show how forests can be used for social and economic benefits such as food and medicines, while at the same time being sustainably managed and protected.
Their programmes contribute significantly to conservation education, awareness and research. According to the release, the Iwokrama Rainforest is known by the Indigenous Machushi people as a “Place of Refuge”. It is a gift to Guyana, the Commonwealth and the world, setting a national standard for sustainable forest practices.
largest dairy farm in Guyana, a product of a burgeoning partnership between Israel’s LR Group and Guyana’s Demerara Distillers Limited (DDL) is an example of what benefits can be derived when the two countries partner with each other.
Beyond knowledge transfer and technology sharing, Bardov said Israelis provide good financing terms. Those terms, according to him, are especially beneficial to developing countries like Guyana.
And the knowledge shared and financing provided are complemented by Israeli’s capacity-building efforts.
“We have a pool of persons I know who have applied and persons know we work to ensure that the cost of these houses remain at this rate because despite the increased costs, we know we want to make affordability key,” Minister Croal said.
With the turn-key programme, moderate and young professional units are under construction in Regions Three, Four, Six and Ten. Already, over 600 houses have been handed over to beneficiaries.
The minister explained that many persons have already realised that the option of taking a turnkey house accelerates their chances of moving into their own house sooner.
“We know there is a huge demand for the houses and that is why a lot of persons who are waiting for an allocation have requested these houses and we have been responding but they have recognised that if they are going to build on their own, it is very expensive,” the minister said.
Further, Minister Croal said that the construction of these houses creates employment opportunities for many and he also encouraged people to join the construction sector. He said that persons who are complaining about unemployment should reach out to the ministry for a referral and possible recruitment with contractors.
“The construction sector requires a lot of labour force and skilled workers. You ask any contractor right now and they will tell you they have a need for employees.
“You go into many communities and they say there are not getting jobs but this is an example and if anyone has such skills and is willing to work, you can supply your name and we will send that to the respective contractors with a view of having you recruited,” he said.
The focus on the turn-key programme was revitalised by the PPP/C Administration when they returned to government in August 2020. It is aimed at providing affordable housing opportunities for Guyanese.
Police Sergeant, Jermain Semple, who was shot by his cousin while trying to part a fight earlier this week, has succumbed to his injuries on Friday afternoon.
This was confirmed by the Police Commander of Region Ten, Hugh Winter.
Semple was shot twice including to his head during the incident which took place on Sunday.
He was subsequently placed on a life support machine and has been receiving critical care.
The shooting unfolded at Crown and Anchor Grill and Bar, Amelia’s Ward, Linden. The suspect, Fawaz McRae, a building contractor of Central Amelia’s Ward, Linden, was recently charged with attempt murder and remanded to prison.
Now that Semple has died, he is likely to face a murder charge.
Reports indicated that Semple, his brother and McRae were imbibing at the bar when a fight started between the Police Sergeant and his brother.
McRae tried to part them but a fight started between him and Semple.
As a result, the suspect allegedly whipped out his licensed firearm and discharged two rounds in the victim’s direction.
Semple was rushed to the Linden Hospital Complex. He was later transferred to the Georgetown Public Hospital where he remained remained in a critical condition until his demise.
large United States (US) congressional delegation met with President Dr. Irfaan Ali and other top officials on Friday and the two sides reportedly agreed that the two countries will strengthen overall relations, including the modernisation of Guyana’s energy and physical infrastructure.
The meeting with the visiting seven-member bipartisan delegation took place at the State House in Georgetown.
The delegation was led by the Chair of the Ways and Means Committee, Congressman Jason Smith. Other representatives of this committee, Terri Sewell, Carol Miller, Michelle Fischbach, Beth Van Duyne and Mike Carey are visiting.
The Committee on Ways and Means has the responsibility for raising the revenue required to finance the Federal Government. It is the oldest committee of the US Congress.
Representative of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, Kelly Armstrong is also part of the visiting delegation.
A Facebook release from the Office of the President noted that the Head of State spoke about the importance of democracy, enhancing trade and ways of strengthening the overall relationship between the two countries.
Dr. Ali also noted the two country’s shared principles on promoting democracy and the rule of law and respect for international law.
The News Room understands that President Ali also informed the congressional delegation about developments in Guyana, and reiterated his government’s commitment to strong partnership with the US in several areas including, energy, food security, climate change and national security.
Meanwhile, the News Room also understands that the Chairman commended the President and Guyana for its leadership in number of areas in the region.
He, reportedly, pledged continued US support and cooperation in a number of areas including support for the modernisation of the country’ s energy and physical infrastructure.
Vice President Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo, Prime Minister Brigadier (Ret’d), Mark Phillips; Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Hugh Todd; Minister of Amerindian Affairs, Pauline Sukhai, Minister Of Public Works, Juan Edghill and other Cabinet members were also present at Friday’s meeting.
Kemol Savory struck a maiden First-Class hundred in just his third game, skipper Leon Johnson made his second half-century of the match and the bowlers then chipped away at Trinidad and Tobago Red Force’s top-order to put Guyana Harpy Eagles in a prime position to push for an outright victory on Saturday.
Set a massive target of 412, Red Force closed day three of the third round clash in the West Indies Four-Day Championship on 106-3 at the Brian Lara Cricket Academy in Tarouba, 306 runs away from victory with skipper Darren Bravo not out on 63.
Resuming on 96-3, Harpy Eagles declared after lunch on day three, a decision that was made possible by a solid second innings batting effort led by Savory and Johnson.
WATCH: The moment Kemol Savory got to 100!
Savory scored 101* off 222 balls (5x4s, 1×6) and Johnson 74 off 158 (10x4s, 1×6) in a fourth-wicket partnership of 141 as Harpy Eagles declared on 247-6.
While it was Savory’s first score over 50 in First-Class cricket, the half-century was Johnson’s 42nd in his 125th game.
Opener Matthew Nandu made 33, while Bravo took 2-23 and Bryan Charles 2-60.
Harpy Eagles had gained a first innings lead of 164 on first innings after dismissing Red Force for 160.
The Eagles would aim for an outright victory on Saturday, one that would take them a step closer to retaining a title they won five times in a row from the 2014-15 season.
Summarised scores of the other two matches:
At Providence: Windward Volcanoes 217 all out from 60.3 overs (Alick Athanaze 81, Justin Greaves 50, Tevyn Walcott 22; Derval Green 5-30, Nicholson Gordon 2-26, Jamie Merchant 2-39) and 298 all out from 78.5 overs (Alick Athanaze 97, Kavem Hodge 82, Larry Edward 23*, Sunil Ambris 23; Patrick Harty 3-62, Marquino Mindley 2-44, Gordon 2-59) vs Jamaica Scorpions 101 from 28.3 overs (Derval Green 33, Jamie Merchant 24; Justin Greaves 6-34, Shermon Lewis 2-29, Ryan John 2-38) and 233-9 from 99 overs (Aldane Thomas 55, Abhijai Mansingh 50, Derval Green 48; Shermon Lewis 4-22, Justin Greaves 2-42, Larry Edwards 2-65). Scorpions need another 182 for victory with one wicket in hand
At Queen’s Park Oval: Barbados Pride 322 all out from 91.5 overs (Shane Dowrich 124*, Chaim Holder 43, Kevin Wickham 41, Zachary McCaskie 26; Rahkeem Cornwall 6-50, Sheeno Berridge 2-39) and 78 all out from 23.2 overs (McCaskie 29, Sheyne Moseley 27; Cornwall 5-19, Devon Thomas 5-22) vs Leeward Islands Hurricanes 154 all out from 42 overs (Jahmar Hamilton 30, Colin Archibald 24, Jeremiah Louis 24; Dominic Drakes 3-38, Holder 2-7, Jair McAlister 2-36) and 247-8 from 49.2 overs (Kieran Powell 104, Jahmar Hamilton 55; Chaim Holder 3-38, Jair McAllister 2-47, Camarie Boyce 2-59). Hurricanes won by two wickets
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Minister of Housing and Water, Collin Croal
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