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(Trinidad Guardian) Prime Minister Dr Keith Rowley has announced new regulations to help stop the spread of COVID-19.
The article Lockdown instituted as Trinidad records highest COVID spread appeared first on Stabroek News.
Abiy's government and the regional one run by the Tigray People's Liberation Front each consider the other illegitimate.
\t There was no immediate word from the three AU envoys, former Liberian President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf, former Mozambique President Joaquim Chissano and former South African President Kgalema Motlanthe. AU spokeswoman Ebba Kalondo did not say whether they can meet with TPLF leaders, something Abiy's office has rejected.
\"``Not possible,'' senior Ethiopian official Redwan Hussein said in a message to the AP. ``\"Above all, TPLF leadership is still at large.'' He called reports that the TPLF had appointed an envoy to discuss an immediate cease-fire with the international community ``masquerading.''
\t Fighting reportedly remained well outside the Tigray capital of Mekele, a densely populated city of a half-million people who have been warned by the Ethiopian government that they will be shown ``no mercy'' if they don't distance themselves from the region's leaders.
\t Tigray has been almost entirely cut off from the outside world since Nov. 4, when Abiy announced a military offensive in response to a TPLF attack on a federal army base.
That makes it difficult to verify claims about the fighting, but humanitarians have said at least hundreds of people have been killed.
\t The fighting threatens to destabilize Ethiopia, which has been described as the linchpin of the strategic Horn of Africa.
\t With transport links cut, food and other supplies are running out in Tigray, home to 6 million people, and the United Nations has asked for immediate and unimpeded access for aid.
AP
By SHEIKH SAALIQ Associated Press NEW DELHI (AP) — The gang rape and death of a woman from the lowest rung of India's caste system sparked outrage across the country on Wednesday, with several politicians and activists demanding justice and protesters rallying in the streets. The attack of the 19-year-old is the latest gruesome case of sexual violence against women to rile India, where reports of rape are hauntingly familiar. The victim, who belonged to the Dalit community, was raped by four men on Sept. 14 in the heartland state of Uttar Pradesh's Hathras district. The woman's family told local […]
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The Ministry of Health would like to strongly condemn a deliberate, irresponsible and reckless campaign to spread fake news relating to COVID-19 testing.
The article COVID-19 testing is done with equipment and testing reagents from only validated and certified sources appeared first on Stabroek News.
[East African] Somalia has taken another crucial step in its bid to conduct much-delayed elections, after opposition groups changed their stance and accepted an electoral boss they had initially rejected.
TAROUBA, Trinidad, CMC – Trinbago Knight Riders marched imperiously to their 10th consecutive win while inflicting an eighth defeat on St Kitts and Nevis Patriots, as both teams wrapped up contrasting preliminary campaigns in the Caribbean Premier League here yesterday.
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If you talk to fans they will tell you that Angela Simmons looked perfect on Monday, June 29. Angela shared a video on Instagram that showed her getting
Every new year ushers in a fresh start — especially when it comes to health and fitness. And with fitness-from-home now a new normal, many of us are looking for […]
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The ruling United Workers Party (UWP) candidate for Vieux Fort South has declared that the seat is 'winnable' while confirming to reporters that a second campaign manager has resigned from his team Claude Charlemagne was the first to quit last month as campaign manager. Charlemagne has also resigned as a member of the UWP. 'Claude […]
This article Francis Confirms Resignation Of Second Campaign Manager, Says Vieux Fort South 'Winnable' appeared first on St. Lucia Times News.
While not announcing a new estimate for flood damage to roads and other infrastructure on the weekend, Prime Minister Andrew Holness said on Tuesday that the new bill could surpass the more than $2 billion originally tabulated after the country was...
Vice-Chancellor of the University of the West Indies (The UWI), Sir Hilary Beckles, on Monday vigorously defended the performance of the region's premier tertiary institution, insisting also that the future of the 73-year-old university is “great”.
President of the Tobago Chamber of Industry & Commerce Diane Hadad believes the measures implemented by the Government to contain the spread of covid19 have not brought holistic results.
“It is piecemeal all the time, and every time you make a step forward, you almost make two backwards,” she told Newsday on Thursday.
At a news conference in Tobago on Saturday, the Prime Minister rejected calls by some members of the business community to fully reopen the island’s economy. He said such a move would be too risky, given the rise in covid19 infections on the island.
Dr Rowley advised citizens to bite the bullet and not make premature decisions that could be disastrous in the long term.
Hadad observed the prolonged public health measures, coupled with the restrictions imposed by the state of emergency, had “created, in a big way, hunger and need for some level of sustenance.”
She said: “The problem is that while they speak of the infection rate and that people should take the vaccines because they are here, there clearly seems to be something else that is missing in the puzzle, because people are not responding in the manner that was expected.”Hadad also believes there may be other situations at play that people may not be aware of “because we are not moving and we still have these increased infection rates.
“So, clearly, not moving is not the only answer.”
Hadad said citizens are under a lot of unnecessary stress.
“It has gotten to a stage where people are not even listening to the Saturday health presentations any more.”
She also said the unavailability of airbridge flights has presented a new challenge.
“I have received several phone calls from people in Trinidad who were looking forward to coming to their homes in Tobago for a holiday, even though the beaches are closed. But there is a creeping crisis looming of people being frustrated. And then there are persons who had bookings to come up, but their bookings were cancelled.”
She claimed CAL had sent people notices saying their bookings for August were no longer valid.
“So I am not sure that the solutions we are bringing are having the desired results, because at the end of the day, the numbers are going up. What is it that is missing in the information that we are not getting that is causing all of this?”Hadad added: “Covid (19) appears to be the unknown, and we are not sure how much closer we are to the known than we were from the unknown in March of last year.”
As for the people who are reluctant to take the vaccines, she believes they have been responding to information on social media.
“They are using it to make decisions, and I guess that in itself may be another challenge that the Government faces.”
The post Tobago Chamber head: Covid19 measures have not brought 'holistic' results appeared first on Trinidad and Tobago Newsday.
CASTRIES, St Lucia (CMC) - The main opposition St Lucia Labour Party (SLP) has formally opened its election campaign headquarters in the capital, saying it is ready for the general election that is constitutionally due by September 2021 but widely expected to be held before that date.
CASES of domestic violence are on the rise during the COVID-19 lockdown due to limited activity, which has worsened socio-economic constraints. Fathers against Abuse Trust (FAA), a non-profit organisation on fighting gender-based violence (GBV) is engaging men and boys, to take the lead in addressing the issues. FAA co-founder Alois Nyamazana (AN) recently told NewsDay (ND) senior reporter Miriam Mangwaya that the prevailing economic constraints have resulted in increased aggressiveness among men, triggering domestic violence cases. ND: What is the situation on domestic violence issues during this COVID-19 pandemic period? AN: The lockdown has forced families to stay together for a long time than they used to do prior to the pandemic. As a result, cases of family squabbles are rising. Some minor family misunderstandings are turning out to be violent and fatal. During the lockdown, people are overwhelmed with challenges varying from anxiety, financial problems and uncertainty. Families are failing to engage in dialogues to resolve disputes, but are resorting to violence. FAA seeks to raise a generation of men and boys who are responsible and treat other people, particularly women, with respect and dignity. Men should be engaged as catalysts for change and as partners for women and girls in securing a Zimbabwe that is GBV-free. ND: What are the major forms of violence against men and boys? AN: As FAA, we appreciate that women and girls are the main GBV victims due to historical gender imbalances that emanate from patriarchy. We also acknowledge the fact that there are also men and boys who are GBV victims. Research has shown that men and boys suffer from GBV in conflict situations where they are sometimes recruited to perpetuate violence. In such circumstances, men participate not because they want to, but because they are being forced based on their gender. Boys can also be victims of sexual abuse as they may be forced to engage in sexual activities with elderly women. Incidences of sexual exploitation on men and boys for ritual purposes are also very prevalent. Men can also be victims of emotional violence, especially when they fail to fulfil some socially-ascribed roles. Historically, men have always been breadwinners and are expected to be responsible for providing for the family. If they fail to fulfil such roles, they will be ridiculed, rebuked and degraded. Even on social media, we have seen so many jokes that categorise men based on their income. That may result in emotional suffering. Some men and boys may also be abused based on their appearance or looks. They may not have some expected masculine features and they are ridiculed for that, which again inflicts emotional suffering on them. There are also some cases of men and boys who are physically abused by their partners. Some have been burnt using boiling water, paraffin or cooking oil. Although their partners usually do this as revenge, it remains violence. ND: What are the impacts of COVID-19-induced lockdowns on GBV? AN: COVID-19 has had very damaging eff
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Friday announced stricter restrictions on travellers in response to new, likely more contagious variants of the novel coronavirus, including suspending airline service to Mexico and all Caribbean...
(Trinidad Express) Prime Minister Dr Keith Rowley says Trinidad and Tobago is on the brink of losing control of the management of the Covid-19 pandemic, and that he was “personally and officially” disappointed in the response of the population.
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By Erica Wright The Birmingham Times Cortne B. Miller doesn’t just chase her dreams, she lives them. “You don’t let fear stop you,” she said. “You have to get out there because some opportunities only come once, and you either take the risk or lose the chance.” The 27-year-old model, entrepreneur, and aspiring actress is […]
