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.
Crime Report in the TCI
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The Royal Turks & Caicos Police are investigating a Burglary at the Turks & Caicos government post office in Grand Turk, which was reported on Monday January 07th, 2013 at 5:29AM.
A Supervisor of the Post Office told officers that she secured the office on Friday January 04th, 2013 at 4PM and returned on Monday January 7th, 2013 at 8AM to discover that the post office was broken into. The office was vandalized but nothing appears to have been stolen. Investigations are ongoing into this matter.
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Also on Monday January 07th, 2013 in the Magistrate’s Court, Patrick Harvey of Grand Turk who was charged with, Using Offensive Weapon so as to cause fear plead guilty and was sentenced to six (6) weeks imprisonment as well as being sentenced to three (3) weeks incarceration for Common Assault to run concurrent.
This was in connection with a report made on Thursday 6th December 2012 in which Mr Patrick Harvey was accused of making threats to persons while brandishing a knife and throwing rocks.
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The Royal Turks & Caicos Police is also investigating a Malicious Damage to Property incident, which was reported on Monday January 07th, 2013 at 10:01AM. A business owner of Blue Hills told officers that she discovered that the sign in front of her business place in Blue Hills was damaged. Investigations are ongoing into this matter.
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The Royal Turks & Caicos Police is also investigating a Theft incident, which was reported on Monday January 07th, 2013 at 4:53PM. A Blue Hills resident told officers that a male known to him stole his IPhone. The investigation is ongoing into this matter.
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Police are appealing to the public who may have any information about these incidents to call the Police on 911 or Crime Stoppers anonymously on 1-800-8477. Tips can also be submitted anonymously in English, French or Spanish on either www.crimestoppers.tc or on Facebook as a fan of Crime Stoppers Turks & Caicos. Crime Stoppers tips are received in the USA.
WIN with LIME promotion ends on January 31st, 2013!
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The spirit of giving is still in the air as LIME welcomes 2013. The old year ended with customers winning great prizes from LIME and the New Year begins with more chances to win with LIME.
LIME gave away a total of $5000 to 5 Grand Prize winners at the end of the Christmas promotion and customers were excited to get a call from LIME to let them know that they were winners, live on the air with the host Diana Swann of the Breakfast Show on 88.7FM. Shirlen Anthony Gardiner, Curley Hentuler, Rosenell Cox, Rodman Johnson and Sherman Rigby walked away with $1000 each from LIME.
Mr. Shirlen Gardiner said, “Over the holidays, I had given away $1000 to those who were less fortunate and here I got it back. God is good. Thanks LIME!” Another winner, Ms. Curley Hentuler commented, “It was only recently that I had to rent a vehicle because my ride was down and I was wondering how I would pay for it and then I got the call. I am very thankful to LIME as well.”
Ms. Rosenell Cox also said: “I could not believe it when I got the call. This is the second time that I have won something during the holiday season, once with another organization and now with LIME. Thanks very much.” The customers were all happy to be LIME winners and expressed gratitude.
Other LIME winners include: Elizabeth Gardiner, Nadeen Morris, Katherine Forbes, Grethan Been, Hugh Ewing, Keith Welch and Adline Forbes. Ms. Merlinne Goachim was the winner of the December drawing of the LIME $250 IGA Shopping spree.
The Caribbean artist Beenie Man was on hand to assist with these presentations during the holiday season to the delight of the winners. LIME gave away approximately $5000 in weekly gifts and shopping spree vouches during the Christmas season.
Mr. Drexwell Seymour said: “LIME ended the year with winners and begins the year with customers having another opportunity for a chance to win.” Start 2013 with a top up! Top up $20 or more with LIME during January for a chance to be 1 of 4 winners of a $500 IGA shopping spree. Promo ends January 31, 2013. The promo is open to all of LIME’s prepaid customers.
DEFEND MICHAEL MISICK'S FUNDAMENTAL HUMAN RIGHTS
The views expressed are purely of the author Oswald Skippings:
I am probably the voice that is least expected to champion the cause of Michael Misick, but his "aught to be" champions are conspicuous by their front line absence in defending his cause and their silence is nothing short of deafening. 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. My questions include; Where are the thousands of supporters and sympathizers? Even more important, where are the leaders among them to lead this justifiable charge? Where are the voices of authority who are now duly and democratically elected who were babbling before they had such governmental authority? Has Michael Misick been thrown to the dogs now that elections are over and they have become the government and there is now no more need to take his advice and ride on his sympathy and popularity? Then again, where are the human rights activists and those in authority who are being paid to look after our human rights? Many of us may be convinced that Mike is a criminal who has done this country and its people much wrong, but even so he is still a human being and he still has fundamental human rights, both locally and internationally and someone needs to represent those rights on his behalf because he can't do it for himself in the situation that he's in. He is now incarnated in a strange country with no lawyers, no family, no friends and no sympathizers. It seems that the powers that be have ulterior motives in keeping him away from home based on the fact that he is not resisting coming home to face his fate. In fact from the offset he has volunteered to come home and therefore there is no need for any extradition proceeding to delay his return. His attorneys were not allowed to see him, his brother was denied the same privilege. That is a violation of his basic human rights and so is his detention in a maximum security prison especially in a country like Brazil where he has committed no crimes and has not refused to voluntarily leave the country and be brought to justice at home. How do we know that he is ok? If he is now, how do we know that he will continue to be ok. Why is he being kept over there and prevented from coming home to face justice. Who is afraid of his coming and why? Parliament met at least twice since Mike's arrest and I am yet to hear of the debate on the violation of Mikes human rights and a resolution to effectively deal with the situation at a level where it really matters and where something will have to be done as a result of such a resolution. Even though I'm one who suffered as a victim from a violation of my human rights by Michael Misick's regime and he is the person that singlehandedly persecuted me and viciously besmirched my character the most over the years, I am still compelled to speak out against the injustice that I see going on concerning holding him in that prison and preventing him from coming home to face his criminal charges. The truth of the matter is that I fear for his safety. Mike in his hand scribbled letter did request that representations be made on his behalf to the Latin American countries, the UN and the UK; has that been done, has any such human rights requests been made to the USA and our English speaking neighbors in the region? I would like to know because there is absolutely no momentum to accompany it. CARICOM, and the English speaking countries in this hemisphere and even the EU, would not shirk their responsibility to deal with this human rights issue if they are officially informed of the circumstances and even more so if they are requested to do so. The absence of PNP government and Party's momentum in this justifiable issue for their former leader is shameful to say the least. It must be understood that Mike is more of a threat to the same status quo while incarnated and particularly if he's in the TCI, than while on the loose. That is why there were no efforts made to Keep him here in the first place. That is also why there are no efforts being made to bring him back home now. How long are they going to wait? until we hear of some prison incident of which he was an innocent bystander who became a victim, or some other concocted story? Why keep him in one of the worst prisons in Brazil locked down for 23 out of 24 hours each day? The longer he is there in a state of limbo, the greater his chances are of being a victim of inexplicable fatal circumstances. There are those of us who understand that the stakes are high and that there are high rollers in this game who Mike could expose. Considering the possible damage he can do to the high and the mighty, don't you think that there should be some justifiable fear for his safety? After all he was not the master nor the mind behind the skillfully executed en masse corruption or as sir Robin called it, systemic corruption that shook this country at its very foundations. All you so called Michael Missick supporters and human rights gurus, now is the time to stand up and be counted if you really care anything at all about Michael Misick as a human being and as a Turks and Caicos Islander and if you would like to see him return here safe and sound. Or equally important, if you seriously care about the protection of one's human rights. Will the elected government show some concern, show some testicular fortitude, some grit and some inkling of diplomatic authority in dealing with this matter. This is a very serious matter. You now have power, use it! Be wise and demonstrate that you know how; and instead of taking on some of the other foolish issues that you take on regarding him, stand up for the fundamental human rights of Michael Misick and get him home safely ASAP before its too late! Yes! Submitted By Oswald Skippings
Sprint sensation Delano Williams selected for UTECH
Delano Williams, the young Turks and Caicos Island sprinter of exceptional talent, has been selected for admission to the University of Technology, Jamaica.
He will study for a Bachelor of Science Degree in Sports Science beginning in August this year. Mr Barry Thomas, the Assistant Registrar of Admissions, has written to the athlete to tell him the University is quite confident that with Delano’s fine scholastic achievements - and his unique personal attributes - he will succeed in the challenging yet rewarding program. He will now be required to pay an Enrollment Commitment Fee of $15,000. The University has told him the fee is it not refundable - but contributes to the ancillary fees, and guarantees Delano’s place within the Institution.
Once the payment has been made, the University will make the necessary electronic preparations to facilitate his enrollment online.
Opposition Leader clarifies confusion
The Leader of the Opposition, the Honorable Sharlene Cartwright Robinsonhas issued a statement that there has been some confusion on the position taken by the Opposition in a recent sitting of the House.She says there several items on the Order Paper carried over from the previous sitting held on December 21st, 2012. Two of these items needed clarification - the Supplementary Bill seeking approval to fund priority projects as well as a Government Motion relating to the Budget for 2013/14. The Opposition Leader explained in her statement that once approved, the Supplementary Bill allowed the Government to fund important projects like housing for the Reverse Osmosis Plant in Grand Turk, works on the HJ Robinson High School’s Administrative Block, the start of work on the new Block for the Ona Glinton Primary School, payment for the Law Revision exercise, the acquisition of Police Cars and the payment of monies to land owners on whose property the former Government squatted. These she said were all important matters and in the spirit of unity, the Opposition consented to the calling of the Meeting on December 21st - though this did not meet the Standing Order’s/Rules of Parliament’s Notice requirement. They were national concerns and the opposition believed it served this country no good to play politics on these issues. The Opposition therefore supported the Bill fully though it did so only on the word of the Minister of Finance that he was satisfied that he had sufficient savings in the Budget to meet the costs.
The other matter raised, said the Opposition Leader, was the Minister of Finance’s filing of a Motion to allow the Government to spend a portion of the Budget 2013/2014 - should the Budget not be ready for passage for April 1, 2013. The Opposition held that there was still time to meet the Budget and by the Minister’s Motion he had indicated that the budget “may not” be ready, which meant there were still attempts to meet the deadline. The Opposition asked the Minister what was still needed to meet the deadline - or what could possibly hinder the passing of a Budget within the set time. It received no reply to this inquiry. Mrs Cartwright Robinson said the Opposition also sought clarification about a newspaper report regarding the Government’s apparent request for a delay to avoid the imposition of VAT. The Opposition should have been informed about the Government’s position. The reading of a single statement that the Budget may not be ready - and then call on members to support the approval of spending without explanation - was not just or right. The Opposition had also asked for a proposed date for the passage of the Budget which would show the Government’s priorities. Despite the Premier’s assurance that the Minister of Finance could address the time line, the Minister had yet to give the country any indication of the time line. It was for these reasons that the Opposition could not support the Motion at this time.
Digicel Christmas winner takes home $10,000
Digicel has announced the $10,000 winner of its ‘Let’s Share a Smile’ Christmas promotion.
She’s Alverna Duncombe, a 34 year old Postal Clerk who comes from Kew, North Caicos. The promotion, which ran from 22nd November to 20th December, gave Digicel customers the opportunity to win $10,000 by purchasing any Blackberry or Nokia Lumia 610 Smartphone, sending 10 or more SMS in a day, signing up for a data plan, or paying their postpaid bills on time and in full.
Additionally, customers who topped up $10 or more every week were automatically entered into a draw to win a Samsung Galaxy Tablet, a Samsung Galaxy S3 smartphone, and a Blackberry Playbook. Ms. Duncombe, along with the other Christmas promotion finalists, were invited to the Digicel Graceway store in Providenciales on December 21st for the announcement.