LIME’s Commitment to Education & FREE Internet in Schools for years
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LIME’s commitment to the educational process in the Turks & Caicos Islands is evident and this has been present for many years.
LIME has offered free internet service to all educational institutions and libraries for many years and students throughout the Turks & Caicos Islands have benefited from this service. The offer has been extended and is still extended to any school to receive free internet service from LIME. Principals may contact limetci@tciway.tc with any questions and to receive full details on the offer.
LIME has given computers to schools around the nations; provided writing implements to students across the country and the company has been a strong advocate to assist students in preparing themselves educationally for the future.
LIME has invested over $80,000 to give access to CaribbeanExams.com to each Grade 6 student whether the child attends a public or private institution over the last four years. That means that LIME has not just “talked” about being a good corporate citizen when it comes to education; the proof is there in the opportunities being made available to students.
LIME has offered scholarships and grants to students who do well in the GSAT examinations held annually and there are currently 12 students on LIME grants and scholarships with the first batch of 5th Form students who will be graduating in this year’s cycle.
Mr. Drexwell Seymour commented, “LIME believes that education is the key. The company made a conscious decision years ago that education would be a central area that LIME would invest in because it represents a LIME gift that would continue to give as students learn and would then be able to assist others.”
He continued, “LIME adopted two primary schools Ona Glinton Primary School in Grand Turk and the Oseta Jolly Primary School in Providenciales. This speaks to the level of interest that the company has in the various avenues that could be highlighted of LIME’s involvement in education.”
Two students will be named as the next LIME GSAT Grant/ Scholarship students after the next GSAT examination in May 2013. They would be the top performing student nationally and the top performer at the Oseta Jolly Primary School.
There is the tapestry where LIME is woven through the educational system in the nation and the company is proud of its investment in giving free internet to school; free GSAT access to every Grade 6 students and free LIME grants and scholarships.
The students are working and LIME will continue to do its part in the educational sphere in the Turks & Caicos Islands.
Uganda Returns $5 Million in Stolen Funds to Ireland
Uganda has returned more than $5 million in looted aid money from Ireland back to the Irish government.
Irish Foreign Minister Eamon Gilmore said Tuesday he is confident the restitution will contribute to the Ugandan efforts to fight corruption. He says Irish officials will now consider restarting its frozen aid program for Uganda.
More than $5 million in aid from Ireland was embezzled last year by officials in the office of Ugandan Prime Minister Patrick Amama Mbabazi, who denies involvement.
The theft led to Britain, Denmark, and Norway to also suspend aid to Uganda.
Mali Government Soldiers Fire Warning Shots at Rebels
Malian soldiers fired at Islamist fighters who tried to push toward the government-controlled south of the country Tuesday.
Military sources say soldiers fired “warning shots” overnight to halt the advance of fighters toward Mopti, a government stronghold about 650 kilometers northeast of the capital, Bamako.
The French news agency, AFP, says the fighters retreated after the shots.
The incident raised fears of new clashes in Mali, where Islamists and Tuareg separatists took control of the north after renegade soldiers overthrew the government in Bamako in March. The Islamists have seized full control of the region.
The government and some of the rebel groups are tentatively set to hold peace talks in neighboring Burkina Faso on Thursday.
African Union chief Boni Yayi, the president of Benin, is calling on NATO to play a part in an AU-led peacekeeping force in Mali. Mr. Yayi said after talks in Ottawa with Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper Tuesday that the situation in Mali is an international question. There are fears the Islamists could use northern Mali as a center for plotting terrorism.
Prime Minster Harper said Canada will only send humanitarian aid.
The United Nations Security Council has approved a plan for the Economic Community of West African States to deploy at least 3,000 troops to Mali to help retrain the army and recapture the north. No military operation is expected until later this year.
In Washington, State Department spokeswoman Victoria Nuland said the United States is closely monitoring developments between the government and Islamists.
In late December, Islamist group Ansar Dine and the Tuareg separatist group MNLA agreed to a cease-fire with the government. Ansar Dine, however, suspended its cease-fire last week, saying the government was not sincere about peace negotiations.
2012 Was Warmest Ever in US
The United States says last year was the warmest ever in the country.
Government weather experts said Tuesday the average 2012 temperature in the country's 48 contiguous states — not counting the island state of Hawaii and far northern Alaska — was 55.32 degrees Fahrenheit . That was a full degree higher than the old record set in 1998. It also was more than three degrees higher than the average for the entire 20th century.
As the Earth's climate changes, the U.S. has experienced a long-term warming trend. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration said a summertime drought that covered vast reaches of the country's agricultural heartland and a northerly jet stream contributed to last year's record warmth.
In addition, the government said it was the second worst year on record in the U.S. for extreme weather, with 11 natural disasters each causing more than $1 billion in damage. Among the worst were Superstorm Sandy that hit the country's heavily populated northeastern seaboard in late October, Hurricane Isaac that struck the southern coastline and numerous tornadoes.
Weather data for 2012 from throughout the world is expected next week. Through 11 months, the Earth was on pace to have its eighth warmest year on record.
Lance Armstrong set for Oprah Winfrey interview
US cyclist Lance Armstrong will be interviewed by chat show host Oprah Winfrey, amid reports that he might publicly admit to doping.
Armstrong was stripped of his seven Tour de France titles by the sport's governing body, following a report by the US Anti-Doping Agency (Usada).
Winfrey's OWN network said the 90-minute interview would address "years of accusations of cheating".
Armstrong has maintained his innocence as he received a life ban from Usada.
But the New York Times reported on Friday that the 41-year-old was considering a public admission that he used banned performance-enhancing drugs. An admission could lead to an apparent bid to return to competing in marathons and triathlons, the paper reported.
The interview announcement was first made on Oprah Winfrey's Twitter account on Tuesday, and confirmed when Armstrong retweeted it 15 minutes later.
The interview - his first since being stripped of his wins - will be broadcast on 17 January on Winfrey's OWN network and live-streamed online.
2004 donation offer?
Armstrong ended his fight against doping charges in August 2012. In October, Usada released a 1,000-page report saying he had been at the heart of "the most sophisticated, professionalised and successful doping programme" ever seen in sport.
He was stripped of his titles by the International Cycling Union (UCI) shortly afterwards and given a lifetime ban from the sport.
Armstrong also resigned as chairman of the Livestrong foundation - the cancer charity he created - after the cycling body's decision.
His lawyer, Tim Herman, has described the Usada report as a "one-sided hatchet job" and the cyclist himself has accused the agency of offering "corrupt inducements" to other riders to speak out against him.
It is believed he is considering an admission because he wants to resume his athletic career, and has shown an interest in competing in triathlons.
Asked whether the 41-year-old was set to come clean, Mr Herman told the New York Times: "Lance has to speak for himself on that".
Separately, the head of Usada told a US investigative programme that Armstrong offered the agency a donation of some $250,000 in 2004, reports said.
Speaking to 60 Minutes Sport, to be broadcast in the US on Wednesday, Travis Tygart said the offer was a "clear conflict of interest" and quickly rejected.
--BBC
Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez to miss swearing-in
The Venezuelan National Assembly has approved a request by President Hugo Chavez to postpone his inauguration for a new term in office, which was scheduled for Thursday.
Mr Chavez is in hospital in Cuba after cancer surgery, and has suffered complications caused by a lung infection.
Legislators voted to give Mr Chavez as much time as he needs to recover.
He has not been seen in public since his last operation a month ago.
Earlier, Vice-President Nicolas Maduro had confirmed that Mr Chavez would be unable to attend the ceremony.
Venezuela's opposition has called for the Supreme Court to rule on what should be done if Mr Chavez is absent.
Its leader, Henrique Capriles, says Mr Chavez should be declared absent, with the speaker of the National Assembly, Diosdado Cabello, taking over as interim president.
President Chavez, who has been in power since 1999, was re-elected in October for a fourth term.
The government insists that the inauguration is a mere formality for an incumbent leader.
Show of support
After weeks of speculation, Mr Cabello announced to legislators that Mr Chavez had requested to be sworn in at a later date before the Supreme Court, according to Article 231 of the Constitution.
"On the recommendation of his medical team, the process of post-operation recuperation will have to be prolonged beyond 10 January, [as a result of which] he will be unable to present himself on this date to the National Assembly." he said, reading a letter from Vice President Nicolas Maduro.
On Monday, Mr Cabello called on Chavez supporters to take to the streets of Caracas on Thursday to show support for him.
He said several foreign leaders had agreed to be at the Miraflores Presidential Palace on inauguration day.
But Mr Capriles urged them to stay away and not succumb to "a game by a political party", meaning Mr Chavez's ruling party.
In his most recent update on Mr Chavez, Information Minister Ernesto Villegas said his condition was "stable", and he was "responding to the treatment".
--BBC
Mexican pack of stray dogs 'kills four' in park
Authorities in Mexico are investigating the deaths of four people reportedly killed by a pack of dogs in a park.
The bodies of the victims, including a mother and her baby, were covered in what appeared to be bite marks, and police found their belongings nearby.
At least 25 dogs living in Cerro de la Estrella, a hilly woodland in eastern Mexico City, have been rounded up by investigators.
The number of stray dogs in the Mexican capital is estimated at about 120,000.
Experts said the bite marks suggest that at least 10 dogs were involved in the attack.
The detained dogs will undergo tests to verify the presence of human tissues in their mouths and intestines, authorities said.
The deaths are believed to have happened between 29 December and 5 January.
The large population of stray dogs has long been a problem in Mexico City, correspondents say.
A 2008 study said that there were more than three million of them living on the streets, but a more recent estimate by the capital's authorities suggested the 120,000 figure.
This is roughly equivalent to the number of dogs collected from the streets of the UK in 2011.
Trade between Haiti and the Dominican Republic halted at the border
Trade between Haiti and the Dominican Republic was suspended on Monday when several thousand Haitians were reportedly stranded on their side of the border, halted by authorities from crossing into Dominican territory.
Immigration Agency inspectors don’t allow the entry of the immigrants, many of whom reportedly spent the holidays in their country, and don’t have legal papers to cross into Dominican Republic.
The Jesuit priest Regino Martinez, who coordinates the NGO Border Solidarity heads a vigil to protest Immigration’s measure, and said most of the Haitians don’t figure in the list of immigrants allowed across the border, affirming that the list was changed.
The workers who come from different parts of Haiti’s northeast work in banana plantations and other crops in the Dominican side of the border.
Since early Sunday morning Border Security (CESFRONT) agents were deployed on the Dominican side of the border bridge near the Immigration Office.
The strong military presence had been bolstered by National Police Antiriot agents, who were removed several hours later, according to a source quoted by ElMasacre.com.do.
According to Bennett, Jamaica bowled and fielded well
Coaches of the two teams involved in Sunday night's opening clash of the Caribbean Twenty20 tournament both claim they had a chance of pulling off victory barring the inclement weather which forced the match to be abandoned.
Trinidad and Tobago made 128-9 off 20 overs and Jamaica reached 5 without loss in 1.2 overs before rain forced officials to abandon play in a charged atmosphere of 15,000 spectators.
"It was going to be a cracker. On that pitch, in those conditions, we felt we could defend our score. We felt we were about 15 runs short of the target we were originally looking for, but we knew we had the bowling to restrict Jamaica," said David Williams, head coach of defending champions Trinidad and Tobago.
"It was looking like a tight finish in the making. We felt it would go down to the wire, but we were confident of winning," said the former T&T and West Indies wicketkeeper.
The home team won the toss, batted first, and struggled on a slow pitch and heavy outfield, facing eight overs of dot balls and clearing the boundary twice.
Dwayne Bravo showed the value of his experience as he worked the ball into the gaps to reach a top score of 30 off 27 balls.
Krishmar Santokie was again Jamaica's best bowler with 2-17 off four overs to move to 35 wickets and maintain his record as the leading wicket-taker in the tournament.
"We bowled and fielded well and that was the ideal start we were looking for in this tournament. There was a lot of energy from the fielders and this helped to back up some good bowling from start to finish," said Junior Bennett, Jamaica's long-standing coach.
"Chasing a score of six-and-a-half per over was ideal for us. We knew we didn't have to take any undue risks when we batted, so we could pace our innings. We didn't come away with a victory, but this match was a good start for us."
Former PDM leader Oswald Skipping's questions Leaders re:Michael Misick
Peoples Democratic Movement leader Oswald Skippings has today issued a long statement demanding proper human rights for Michael Misick, former premier of the TCI Government. Mr Misick is being held in a maximum security prison in Brazil pending extradition proceedings at the request of the British Government. Mr Skippings says hismay be the voice that is least expected to champion the cause of Michael Misick. However, Mr Misick’s "ought to be" champions were conspicuous by their front line absence in defending his cause - and their silence was nothing short of deafening. Here’s Chris Jarrett with more on this story.
REPORTER: Mr Skippings says: “Let me be clear! The sole issue that I'm dealing with here is the blatant violation of Michael Misick's human rights and the abuse of those rights by the powers that be, by holding him in that prison in Brazil - and preventing his return home to face justice. But I as his most sought after political rival, am highly disappointed at the lack of concern and effort that is being generated by his own camp, so I can imagine how Mike must feel at this time considering what he is going through and who benefitted most from his reign.”
Mr Skippings said his questions included: Where were the thousands of supporters and sympathizers? Even more important, where were the leaders among them to lead this justifiable charge? Where were the voices of authority who were now duly and democratically elected who were babbling before they had such governmental authority? He asked: Had Michael Misick been thrown to the dogs now that elections were over and they had become the government and there was now no more need to take his advice and ride on his sympathy and popularity? Then again, asked Mr Skippings, where were the human rights activists and those in authority who were being paid to look after the human rights of the people? Many people, he said, may be convinced that Mike was a criminal who had done this country and its people much wrong. Even so, he was still a human being and he still had fundamental human rights, both locally and internationally - and someone needed to represent those rights on his behalf. He could not do it for himself in the situation that he was in, added Mr Skippings. He was now incarcerated in a strange country with no lawyers, no family, no friends and no sympathizers. He questioned whether the powers that be had ulterior motives in keeping him away from home – yet he was not resisting coming home to face his fate. In fact from the offset he had volunteered to come home. There was no need for any extradition proceedings to delay his return. Mr Skippings alleged his attorneys were not allowed to see him, and his brother was denied the same privilege. That was a violation of his basic human rights and so was his detention in a maximum security prison - especially in a country like Brazil, where he had committed no crimes. He had not refused to voluntarily leave the country and be brought to justice at home.
To read the full text of Mr Skipping’s press statement please scroll down our website for more.