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NCPP makes an Impact

NCPP meeting in POS

NCPP makes an impact at its Port of Spain public outreach.

The National Crime Prevention Programme (NCPP) Port of Spain public outreach engagement attracted high public support. The outreach was held on Tuesday September 18th, 2018 at the Port of Spain City Hall.

A wide cross section of residents from the City of Port of Spain and environs participated in the interactive and animated discussions which addressed relevant and diverse citizens’ concerns. Suggestions, concerns and solutions emanating from this forum will assist the Community Crime Prevention Councils’ (CCPCs) efforts at crafting community oriented action plans.

Addressing the gathering, Minister of National Security, the Honourable Stuart Young noted, that the Ministry of National Security is serious about reducing crime and improving the safety and security of citizens and country. Minister Young also added that one of the Ministry’s anti-crime measures is to focus on crime prevention. He highlighted that the National Crime Prevention Programme is one of the vehicles by which the country can achieve this mandate. He also believes working directly with communities and pooling resources will yield positive results in creating safer spaces for the people of this twin island republic.

His Worship the Mayor of Port of Spain, Alderman Joel Martinez highly endorsed the National Crime Prevention Programme. During his welcome to the burgesses of the City of Port of Spain he called on all attendees to get on board with the NCPP. The core principles of the NCPP, includes collaboration, resource sharing, and volunteerism which will be embraced by the Community Crime Prevention Councils (CCPC) which are currently being established in Chaguanas, Diego Martin and Tobago.

The CCPCs represent the first level of engagement with the NCPP where issues may be resolved utilizing resources available at the Municipal level. This body is comprised of Governmental offices, Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs), Residents, Community-Based Organisations (CBOs), Faith-Based Organisations (FBOs), Civil Society, Academia and Corporate citizens.

Want to be a part of this exciting programme for safer communities? For more information about the NCPP and to volunteer, send your email to ncpp@mns.gov.tt or call 623-2441 ext.13122/13128.

 

Coast Guard LIVE firing exercise

Barbados Coast Guard

Coast Guard to conduct live firing exercise in October.

Seafarers are advised that the Barbados Coast Guard will be conducting a Live Firing Exercise at sea on Saturday, October 20.

The area designated for the exercise will be five to eight nautical miles west of the Arawak Cement Plant, and it will be conducted between 8:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m.

All firing will be done at surface level, and no rounds will be projected into the air. A radar watch of the area will be maintained to ensure that no intrusion occurs.

HMBS Leonard C. Banfield and HMBS Rudyard Lewis will participate in this exercise.

The Barbados Defence Force apologises for any inconvenience this exercise may cause, and thanks members of the public, especially seafarers, for their cooperation.

Korea Development Assistance Programme

Korea Development Assistance Programme

Belize benefits from the Republic of Korea Development Assistance Programme.

On Thursday, September 20, 2018, the Government of Belize received a donation of computers and equipment valued at US$90,000 from the Government of the Republic of Korea through an official Development Assistance Programme for the fiscal year 2018.

Presenting the donation on behalf of the Government of the Republic of Korea was His Excellency Lee In-ho, Ambassador of the Republic of Korea to Belize, and receiving the equipment on behalf of the Government of Belize was Mrs. Deborah Domingo, Chief Executive Officer in the Ministry of Education.

Korea Development Assistance Programme

It is expected that this generous donation will outfit Bishop O.P Martin R.C School, Belmopan Methodist High School, More Tomorrow Government School, Franks Eddy Government School, Big Falls R.C School, Forest Home Methodist School, Fire Burn Government School, and Paraiso Government School with state of the art computers and will allow for the delivery of high quality skills to students and teachers of the above mentioned institutions.

The donation was successfully executed by the Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA), a governmental agency dedicated to providing grant aid programs and supporting the sustainable socioeconomic growth of partner countries like Belize. Through these donations, the Government of the Republic of Korea hopes to strengthen the bonds of friendship and cooperation between the people and Governments of Korea and Belize.

Korea Development Assistance Programme

The Republic of Korea and Belize commemorate the 31st anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations this year. The Korean Government has generously supported Belize in areas such as human resource development, capacity building and technical cooperation.

The official handing over ceremony took place at the Laing Building in Belize City.

 

Statement on Botham by Chairman of OECS

Botham

Statement on Botham Jean by Chairman of OECS Authority, Prime Minister Hon. Dr. Ralph E. Gonsalves.

Over the last two weeks the people of this region, North America and indeed many other parts of the world have been following the rather sad, perplexing, and horrifying case of Botham Shem Jean, a 26-year-old citizen of Saint Lucia and the OECS.

Ralph Gonsalves
Chairman of OECS Authority, Prime Minister Hon. Dr. Ralph E. Gonsalves

It is an undeniable fact that Botham Shem Jean was shot and killed while in the sanctity and comfort of his own home on the night of September 06, 2018 by a uniformed officer of the Dallas City Police.

Botham Shem Jean had committed no crime, nor was he contemplating or conspiring to commit any crime. From every indication, Botham Shem Jean was a proud product of our Caribbean Civilization – bright, God-fearing, respectful of others, humane and full of promise.

…and so, it is a great loss that we all feel, and for which we sympathise deeply with his family and friends. The people of our region, from the OECS and beyond, want to let it be known to the United States of America and indeed to the entire world that we stand firmly in solidarity with the family and friends of Botham Shem Jean, and with the Government and people of Saint Lucia in their demand for justice.

We wish to make it clear that our small size or perceived ranking in global affairs should not lead to false assumptions or conclusions about the strength of our resolve and determination in the fight for justice.

We are dismayed by the despicable attempts by some to smear the character of Botham Shem Jean, and call upon the authorities in the State of Texas and elsewhere in the United States of America to work to ensure that justice prevails in this matter.

State of Public Emergency Declared

State of Public Emergency
Prime Minister, the Most Andrew Holness (left), addresses a media briefing on Sunday (Sept. 23), to announce a State of Public Emergency (SOE) for sections of the Kingston Central, Kingston Western, and St. Andrew South Police Divisions.

Prime Minister Declares State of Public Emergency in Three Corporate Area Police Divisions.

Prime Minister, the Most Andrew Holness, on Sunday (Sept. 23), declared a State of Public Emergency (SOE) in sections of the Kingston Central, Kington Western, and St. Andrew South Police Divisions.

Making the announcement during a media briefing at the Office of the Prime Minister (OPM), Mr. Holness said the enhanced security measure will initially last for 14 days, and is a response to increased criminal activities several communities.

A Proclamation to this effect was signed by Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen.

The SOE starts at the intersection of Oakland Road and Spanish Town Road in the north, and extends north-easterly along Oakland Road, south-easterly onto Waltham Park Road; north-easterly along Delamere Avenue; easterly along Delacree Road to the intersection with Maxfield Avenue; southerly along Maxfield Avenue; easterly along Rousseau Road; southerly along Lyndhurst Road then onto Studio One Boulevard, to the intersection with Slipe Road.

The eastern boundary runs from the intersection of Studio One Boulevard and Slipe Road, and extends southerly onto Orange Street; west, along Harbour Street; south, onto Pechon Street and southerly along Ocean Boulevard, to the shoreline in the vicinity of the Kingston Craft Market.

The southern boundary starts at the corner of Ocean Boulevard, south of the Kingston Craft Market, and extends north-westerly along the shoreline to the south-western corner of the PETROJAM compound.

The western boundary starts at south-western corner of PETROJAM and extends north-easterly along the western end of the oil refinery’s compound to a point of intersection with Marcus Garvey Drive; north-westerly along Marcus Garvey Drive to the intersection with Fourth Street; north-easterly along Fourth Street onto Third Avenue, then to Sixth Street, continuing north-easterly along a short segment of track onto MOU’s Trail to its intersection with Spanish Town Road; and north-westerly along Spanish Town Road back to Oakland Road.

Communities falling within the boundaries of the State of Public Emergency are: central downtown (market and business districts); Denham Town; Greenwich Town; Hannah Town; Jones Town; Tivoli Gardens; Trench Town (Rose Town and Arnett Gardens); and Whitfield Town.

Mr. Holness said the Government sees it necessary to use the extraordinary powers within the State of Public Emergency, to “address long standing and entrenched crime, and public order issues,” in some of the communities within the police divisions.

He emphasized that criminal activities have curtailed businesses, undermined the rule of law, and have deprived citizens of their general right to live peacefully.

The Prime Minister indicated that careful planning went into the security measure, taking into account traffic flows, students attending school, and business operations, while pointing out that the areas affected will get increased support from the security forces.

LINX point of sale debit card system

Linx

Ministry launches point of sale debit card system ( LINX ).

The Ministry of Works and Transport is pleased to announce the introduction of the Point of Sale Debit Card System (LINX ) at Licensing Offices across Trinidad and Tobago. This system will be implemented on a phased basis, commencing at two locations – Licensing Headquarters Frederick Settlement, Caroni and Wrightson Road Port of Spain.
Members of the public can now utilise their debit cards as a method of payment when conducting transactions.

Please note that the limit on your debit card transactions at Licensing Office is subject to the daily limit approved by your respective banking institution. For instance, if your approved daily limit is three thousand dollars ($3000.00), your transaction via debit card cannot exceed this amount. In cases where the cost of your transaction exceeds the daily limit of your banking institution, part payment can be made via your debit card and the remaining balance can be paid in cash.

It is critical to note that Credit Cards and Pre-paid International Debit Cards are not approved for use at Licensing Offices across Trinidad and Tobago. The point of sale devices will accept Linx Debit Cards Only. The benefits of the new point of sale/debit card system include:
 Improved customer service delivery and efficiency
 Reduced risk and increased security as persons are not required to utilize cash to conduct
transactions

The Ministry anticipates that this system will bring considerable convenience to the public as well as improvement to the cadre of services available at Licensing Divisions across the country. This latest offering is part of the Ministry’s continued mission to modernize operations at the Licensing Division by providing greater convenience to the public while reducing the dependency on paper based verification systems.

Sign Languages International Day

International Day of Sign Languages

International Day of Sign Languages – 2018.

On the occasion of the International Day of Sign Languages on 23rd September, as proclaimed as an annual event by the United Nations in 2017, the Deaf Association of Guyana Inc. (DAG) wishes anew to bring to the attention of all stakeholders the importance of sign language in the realisation of the human rights of people who are deaf.

The theme of this first International Day of Sign Languages ‘With Sign Language Everyone is Included’ speaks to the need for full inclusion of deaf people and respect for their linguistic identity; it acknowledges that early access to sign language is vital to the growth and development of the deaf individual and critical to the achievement of the internationally agreed development goals. In Guyana we have made only very modest strides in elevating the status of Guyana Sign Language (GSL) to the benefit of deaf children, youth and adults. The theme of the International Day of Sign Languages urges us to do better.

Tropical Storm Kirk Public Advisory #4

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WTNT32 KNHC 230833
TCPAT2

BULLETIN
Tropical Storm Kirk Advisory Number 4
NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL AL122018
500 AM AST Sun Sep 23 2018

…KIRK ACCELERATING WESTWARD OVER THE EASTERN TROPICAL ATLANTIC…

SUMMARY OF 500 AM AST…0900 UTC…INFORMATION
———————————————-
LOCATION…9.1N 28.0W
ABOUT 465 MI…745 KM SSW OF THE SOUTHERNMOST CABO VERDE ISLANDS
MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS…40 MPH…65 KM/H
PRESENT MOVEMENT…W OR 280 DEGREES AT 18 MPH…30 KM/H
MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE…1006 MB…29.71 INCHES

Tropical Storm Kirk Public Advisory #4 1
WATCHES AND WARNINGS
——————–
There are no coastal watches or warnings in effect.

DISCUSSION AND OUTLOOK
———————-
At 500 AM AST (0900 UTC), the center of Tropical Storm Kirk was
located near latitude 9.1 North, longitude 28.0 West. Kirk is
moving toward the west near 18 mph (30 km/h). An even faster
westward motion across the deep tropical Atlantic Ocean is expected
through Tuesday.

Maximum sustained winds are near 40 mph (65 km/h) with higher gusts.
Some strengthening is forecast during the next day or two.
Weakening is likely during the middle to latter part of the week.

Tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 70 miles (110 km)
to the north of the center.

The estimated minimum central pressure is 1006 mb (29.71 inches).

HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND
———————-
None

NEXT ADVISORY
————-
Next complete advisory at 1100 AM AST.

$$
Forecaster Berg

Tropical Storm Kirk Public Advisory #3

Tropical Storm Kirk #3

484
WTNT32 KNHC 230243
TCPAT2

BULLETIN
Tropical Storm Kirk Advisory Number 3
NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL AL122018
1100 PM AST Sat Sep 22 2018

…KIRK MOVING WEST-NORTHWESTWARD…

SUMMARY OF 1100 PM AST…0300 UTC…INFORMATION
———————————————–
LOCATION…9.0N 26.4W
ABOUT 425 MI…680 KM SSW OF THE SOUTHERNMOST CABO VERDE ISLANDS
MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS…40 MPH…65 KM/H
PRESENT MOVEMENT…WNW OR 285 DEGREES AT 16 MPH…26 KM/H
MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE…1006 MB…29.71 INCHES

WATCHES AND WARNINGS
——————–
There are no coastal watches or warnings in effect.

DISCUSSION AND OUTLOOK
———————-
At 1100 PM AST (0300 UTC), the center of Tropical Storm Kirk was
located near latitude 9.0 North, longitude 26.4 West. Kirk is moving
toward the west-northwest near 16 mph (26 km/h). A faster westward
motion across the deep tropical Atlantic Ocean is expected Sunday
through Tuesday.

Maximum sustained winds are near 40 mph (65 km/h) with higher gusts.
Some strengthening is forecast through Sunday night, with little
change in intensity expected on Monday and Tuesday.

Tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 70 miles (110 km)
from the center.

The estimated minimum central pressure is 1006 mb (29.71 inches).

HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND
———————-
None

NEXT ADVISORY
————-
Next complete advisory at 500 AM AST.

$$
Forecaster Brown

Tropical Storm Kirk Public Advisory #2

Tropical Storm Kirk

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WTNT32 KNHC 222038
TCPAT2

BULLETIN
Tropical Storm Kirk Advisory Number 2
NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL AL122018
500 PM AST Sat Sep 22 2018

…KIRK MOVING WEST-NORTHWESTWARD ACROSS THE EASTERN TROPICAL
ATLANTIC…

Tropical Storm Kirk
Tropical Storm KirkSUMMARY OF 500 PM AST…2100 UTC…INFORMATION
———————————————-
LOCATION…8.6N 24.8W
ABOUT 430 MI…690 KM S OF THE SOUTHERNMOST CABO VERDE ISLANDS
MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS…40 MPH…65 KM/H
PRESENT MOVEMENT…WNW OR 290 DEGREES AT 15 MPH…24 KM/H
MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE…1005 MB…29.68 INCHES

WATCHES AND WARNINGS
——————–
There are no coastal watches or warnings in effect.

DISCUSSION AND OUTLOOK
———————-
At 500 PM AST (2100 UTC), the center of Tropical Storm Kirk was
located near latitude 8.6 North, longitude 24.8 West. Kirk is moving
toward the west-northwest near 15 mph (24 km/h), and a westward to
west-northwestward motion at a similar forward speed is expected to
continue through tonight. A faster westward motion across the deep
tropical Atlantic Ocean is expected Sunday through Tuesday.

Maximum sustained winds are near 40 mph (65 km/h) with higher gusts.
Some strengthening is forecast through Sunday, with little change in
intensity expected on Monday and Tuesday.

Tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 35 miles (55 km)
from the center.

The estimated minimum central pressure is 1005 mb (29.68 inches).

HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND
———————-
None

NEXT ADVISORY
————-
Next complete advisory at 1100 PM AST.

$$
Forecaster Beven

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