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The NGO Concerned Parents Movement of TT (CPMTT) led by Clarence Mendoza is preparing to host a workshop in an attempt to curb incidences of violence in schools.
It is set to begin by the end of May to hear from students, parents, and other stakeholders.
On Friday, Mendoza told Newsday that the organisation is in the process of writing several government ministries — Education, National Security and Youth Development and National Service— to come on board in piloting the project.
"This will be a national initiative because we want to hear from each educational district. We must get out there and do something," he said.
"We are concerned about the level of violence, especially among the female students. We have grown accustomed to the males fighting, and we want to know the females are now fighting. We need to hear directly from the youths and why they are behaving the way they do. Then we need to put the necessary measures in place."
Mendoza said the police alone cannot deal with delinquents. He charged that nowadays, most children are raising themselves as parents are at work or elsewhere.
On parents intervening in brawls with students, he urged them not to take the law into their own hands and instead referred matters to the police.
Several reports of school fights nationwide have occurred in the past few weeks.
Several government ministers, including the Prime Minister and Education Minister have called on parents to do their part, saying they have a critical role to play in shaping children's minds.
On Wednesday night, a Facebook post by National Security Minister Fitzgerald Hinds said parents are the first responders and the best crime stoppers.
The post was accompanied by a viral 29-second video that shows students in uniform fighting.
The post said a student was killed in a country in the region in a "similar episode" of bad/criminal behaviour.
"It seems that our bad behavior will not stop until we get a similar outcome. Imagine students of different schools in competition for which school could generate the most fights. Sadly, this is the unfortunate result of our collective poor socialisation of our youth," the post said.
"Bear in mind that their behaviours are also seriously influenced by the events occurring way outside of their homes and their country, via social media. Meanwhile, the girls at SAGS, are in stiff competition to see which school wins the most scholarships."
Hinds added that they demonstrate that in the midst of the madness, bacchanal and confusion that some seem to love and revel in.
There are others, he said, who are holding up the ideals and meeting the expectations of what we are supposed to be.
"Most of all, what we have the potential to become. The law enforcement platform of National Security will do our part, but parents, teachers, and others in the society must all join in, to do theirs."
Over the past few years, there have been several videos of Siparia West Secondary School (SWSS) students fighting.
SWSS PTA president Clive Auguste told News
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Lamont “Tory” Stapleton is requesting a conversation with Balenciaga, who he believes may have \"borrowed\" his designs without his permission.
Red Bull BC One, the top breaking competition in the world, will host the USA National Finals on September 17 in Los Angeles.
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By Tinashe Chingarande, Special to the AFRO tchingarande@afro.com and Alexis Taylor, AFRO News Editor, ataylor@afro.com NyKayla Strawder was only 15 years old when she faced the evil of gun violence […]
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NNPA NEWSWIRE — In January, the PGA TOUR received a score of 95/100 on the Human Rights Campaign’s Corporate Equality Index, becoming the first major sports organization ever included. Since its inception, the PGA Tour reportedly has generated more than $3 billion in charitable impact. Monahan said the investments directly result from the support of partners, players, sponsors, fans, volunteers, and communities.
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POLICE officers in tactical or operational wear have been ordered not to wear balaclavas with it, in an effort to combat criminals dressed in what appears to be police tactical uniforms.
At the police weekly media briefing on Thursday, acting Deputy Commissioner of Police Wendell Williams, who is in charge of investigations and intelligence, said the decision was taken after several incidents in which men dressed as police committed offences.
“Some of the garments that have been worn are pretty close to, if not identical to the police-issued (gear), so that remains a challenge. It's a challenge that requires a standard across the board, rather than approaching with a sort of piecemeal arrangement.\"
As a result, she said, \"On the commissioner's instructions, any police unit – whether it's a single police officer, or a patrol, or a party of officers carrying out confrontation, whether the search warrant, what have you – as of today, police officers will not be using balaclavas.”
Williams said that in many instances men dressed as police committing crimes wore balaclavas. He added that the face covering offers little protection against covid19 and therefore there is no medical reason to use it, adding that there will be uniformity in the masks worn by police.
He reiterated that police officers in tactical or operational wear will be chaperoned by an officer in normal uniform, which is a grey shirt and blue pants for men ,and all-blue shirt and skirt for women. He reminded the public that police officers are also supposed to wear police-issued badges to help distinguish legitimate police officers from criminals.
Williams said there is no evidence as yet to suggest the clothing used by criminals is indeed police-issued, although there is a close resemblance. These measures, he said, are to comfort the public.
“This will be maintained as we take steps to bring order back to what seems to be a prevailing situation that is certainly uncomfortable for us, and I appreciate how uncomfortable it is for the public.”
The most recent incident of fake police committing crimes was on Wednesday evening, when two police officers thwarted the kidnapping of a businessman who was being snatched by men in what appeared to be police tactical wear. The incident turned into a shootout between legitimate police and the criminals, who escaped after the police vehicle's right front tyre was punctured during the shootout. The intended victim and his vehicle were rescued.
Commenting on this, Williams, while applauding the officers for their observation in recognising something was awry, chided them for what he said was their “lacklustre” approach. But he said he was taking the good out of the situation and commended the officers for approaching the criminals.
“I look at that as a good thing, because we want more of that. We want more confrontation – we don't really want gun battles, but we want the opportunity to detect who are the police.”
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Brown University has acquired the personal papers, records, and artwork of incarcerated former Black Panther, Mumia Abu-Jamal.
Former Louisville detective Kelly Goodlett admitted to creating the bogus search warrant that led to the death of Breonna Taylor.
Who is Nafeesha Nicholson? J. Alphonse Nicholson is certainly making a name for himself in the entertainment industry. You may know him as Lil Murda from the hit Starz series P-Valley . The show chronicles the lives of a group of strippers and entertainers at a strip club in the Mississippi Delta. J. Alphonse plays an aspiring rapper who is struggling with his sexuality , career and ongoing social pressures. Blavity was able to catch up with the budding star in an Instagram Live interview , where the North Carolina actor shared some words of wisdom. In addition to talking about his P-Valley experience, he encouraged viewers to take something away from the show. “Look at yourself and figure out what it is about yourself that you want to love more…and then love those around you,” J. Alphonse said during the Instagram Live. “There are so many messages within ‘P-Valley’ and I feel like everybody can take something from it but at the end of the day love on your loved ones.” He later...
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Tamara Walcott, a powerlifter from Laurel, Maryland, has broken the world record for the heaviest cumulative lift for bench/squat and press in a women’s competition. According to Guinness World Records , Walcott lifted a total of 1,620.4 pounds across three compound lifts: the squat, bench press and deadlift. The Maryland native achieved the record-breaking feat after overcoming several challenges in her life, including obesity. Walcott, a divorced mother of two, initially wanted to play basketball and baseball. But her busy schedule made it difficult to find time for those sports. In 2018, she learned about powerlifting, a sport she could practice individually on her own time.
NNPA NEWSWIRE — Twitter and other social media users are again gushing over the impact Beyoncé and her husband Jay Z’s commitment to students in select high schools and historically Black colleges and universities. Two years ago, they announced a new scholarship program that will award 10 scholarships worth $100,000 each to “exceptional” high school seniors who demonstrate financial needs.
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A woman on TikTok has sparked some confusion after bashing Drew Barrymore for frolicking in the rain. After seeing Barrymore’s frolicking clip on social media, the woman vented in a video, saying the actress is racist because she copied a trend that was recently inspired by Black people. The TikToker described Barrymore as somebody who wants to “dismiss and disrespect the boundaries that Black creators have set.” “You and I both know that you’re capable of enjoying the rain and frolicking freely without filming it and posting it to TikTok,” the woman said. “You’ve just co-signed at least 3 million, 8.5×11 front and back people who go out of their way to disrespect and dismiss the boundaries that Black creators have set. And now you’re one of those people. … Why is it so important to all of you to treat us like we don’t matter?” Frolicking in the rain is now racist pic.twitter.com/L6nq3RxkJ2 — Libs of TikTok (@libsoftiktok) August 26, 2022
TRINBAGO Knight Riders (TKR) made a losing start in the SKYEXCH 6ixty men’s tournament with a three-wicket defeat to Barbados Royals at Warner Park in Basseterre, St Kitts, on Thursday.
TKR were without many of their top players including Kieron Pollard, Sunil Narine, Nicholas Pooran and Colin Munro.
Pollard, Narine and Munro have been competing in the Hundred tournament in England. It is uncertain when they will join TKR.
Pooran is coming off an intense two months of cricket as West Indies captain with 50-over and T20 matches against Bangladesh, India and New Zealand.
TKR could only muster 76 all out in 7.5 overs with Akeal Hosein cracking 27 off 16 balls with one four and two sixes. Opener Tion Webster tried to get TKR off to a strong start with 18 off nine deliveries.
Corbin Bosch was the best bowler for the Royals snatching 1/12 in 1.5 overs.
In response, Royals scored 80/3 in 6.3 overs with Bosch lashing three fours and four sixes in his knock of 42 off 23 balls. Harry Tector helped guide Royals to victory with 16 not out off six balls.
Fast bowler Ravi Rampaul took 1/5 in one over for TKR.
After the match, Hosein said someone should have taken the responsibility to bat through the innings for TKR.
“I think whoever gets in has to take it all the way and that is exactly what Bosch did tonight, it is a short format. Having said that it is difficult to go from ball one, so I think once you get in you have to try to take it as deep as possible for your team,” Hosein said.
The Guyana Amazon Warriors franchise continued their stellar start to the 6ixty tournament as the men’s team defeated St Lucia Kings by seven runs in the opening match, on Thursday.
The victory for the Amazon Warriors men followed two victories by the Amazon Warriors women, on Wednesday.
Amazon Warriors posted 111/5 in ten overs thanks to a destructive 36 not out from Odean Smith. Smith struck two fours and three sixes in his 24-ball innings.
Shai Hope contributed 19 off eight balls opening the batting.
Jeavor Royal and Matthew Forde were the best bowlers for the Kings. Royal snatched 2/8 in one over and Forde took 2/24 in two overs.
Kings fell just short of the target, dismissed for 104 in 9.5 overs. Roshon Primus cracked 41 off 23 deliveries, an innings which comprised four fours and two sixes.
Ravendra Persaud tried to get Kings to victory with a quick 16 off seven balls, but left-arm spinner Waqar Salamkheil picked up 3/16 in two overs to guide Amazon Warriors to the win.
Following that match, Jamaica Tallawahs delivered a resounding performance to defeat St Kitts and Nevis Patriots by 55 runs.
After posting a mammoth 139 all out in 9.5 overs, Tallawahs dismissed Patriots for 84 in 7.2 overs.
Fabian Allen struck 45 off 18 balls with two fours and three sixes to lead the way for Tallawahs.
Raymon Reifer and captain Rovman Powell also helped Tallawahs to the massive total. Reifer belted 38 not out off 19 deliveries and Powell cracked 32 off 13 balls.
Spin bowler Jon-Russ Jaggesar was the only bowler w
Red Bull Symphonic will make its debut with Rick Ross and all-Black symphony, Orchestra Noir in Atlanta on November 4.
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Atlanta’s first Black-owned bank is still standing…for now Through graffiti and cracked glass it’s hard to read the signage above the door at 229 Auburn Avenue. The gray clouds and rain on a Friday afternoon in mid-August don’t help either. The original location of the Atlanta State Savings Bank, the first chartered, Black-owned bank in […]
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Armed with gold shovels and white hardhats, Guilford County Schools officials, students, parents, community members and local leaders celebrated at groundbreaking ceremonies for six Guilford County Schools this week. On August 22, Kiser Middle School, Claxton Elementary School, and Brooks Global Studies; and on August 23, Foust Elementary School, Peck Elementary School, and Visual and […]
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Matthew John, 36, of 36 Upper Bournes Road, St James, was shot and killed on Thursday night by unknown gunmen.
St James police responded to a report of gunshots at Bournes Road just after 8 pm. When they arrived they found a pool of blood and several spent shells.
Police learned that John and another unidentified man had been shot and had been taken to the Port of Spain General Hospital.
John died in hospital and the second victim is warded in a stable condition.
Investigations are ongoing.
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MINISTER OF TRADE and Industry Paula Gopee-Scoon advised in her address at the opening of the Trade and Investment Convention on Wednesday night that businesses must restructure and rethink some of their practices to become more resilient and able to recover and be flexible in the face of global shocks.
Gopee-Scoon said building a skilful workforce, developing an integrated supply chain and adopting technology and innovation would help business maintain flexibility and develop the capacity to expand.
“The reality is, manufacturers are finding it more difficult to find talent today, as many vacancies require hands-on training. Further, the digital transformation of the manufacturing sector is also changing the skills required.
“Businesses therefore have the responsibility to restructure the workplace, rethink the composition and capabilities of their workforce and adopt flexible and innovative strategies to attract and retain talent,” Gopee-Scoon said.
She added that the manufacturing sector needed to develop a diverse, flexible and more integrated supply chain using reshoring and nearshoring to maintain an advantage for growth and to prepare for the next disruption.
“The private sector is encouraged to remake and diversify their supply chains through the identification of multiple sources of raw materials, multiple production locations and multiple warehouse hubs and distribution channels,” she said.
She said last week's Agri-investment Forum and Expo identified 19 potential agri-food investment opportunities, in keeping with the objective to reduce the region’s food import bill by 25 per cent by the year 2025.
“The private sector is invited to capitalise on the opportunities for investment along the value chain in the growth and production of primary products, sorting and processing, manufacturing, packaging, transportation distribution and brokerage, wholesale and retail and to get involved in the remaking of the value chains associated with the food and beverage sector.”
She added that local enterprises should embed new and developing technology and innovation in their operations. She said data analytics would allow businesses to optimise their performance.
Gopee-Scoon mentioned the TT Trade and Business Information Portal, which was launched in May to amplify international competitiveness and enhance the ease of doing business. She said since the launch the portal had been visited over 120,000 times by people in over 77 countries.
“The acceleration of digital technology and innovation are pivotal to the success of the manufacturing sector,” she said. “The convergence of artificial intelligence, blockchain and robotics are fundamentally shifting manufacturing and therefore local enterprises should be embedding these technologies in their operations today if they wish to remain competitive.”
Gopee-Scoon commended the manufacturing sector on its success, pointing out that for the first half of the year, non-energy manufacturing-sector exports were 17 per cent higher than the year before, ea
