Caribbean Times 99th issue - Thursday 28th April 2016

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2 c a r i b b e a n t i m e s . a g Thursday 28th April 2016 Editor’s Note Dear readers, advertisers, and well-wishers, As has been previously stated, Caribbean Times is on a thrust to improve every facet of its operations. A number of changes have already been implemented. Caribbean Times believes that it is only fair we keep you our clients abreast of important developments and contact information. There are specific departments and teams now allocated to ensuring that when you advertise with, or buy, Caribbean Times it is exactly the most informative, reliable, and enriching experience available. To this end we ask you to send: Pertinent news items to news@caribbeantimes.ag. Advertisement inquiries to ads@caribbeantimes.ag. Letters to the editor to editor@caribbeantimes.ag cont’d from pg 1 less expensive and that the court has put in place systems to ensure that justice is within reach of the ‘small man’ in the Caribbean. Also speaking at the consultation was the chairman of the CCJ Trust Fund, Dr. Linton Lewis. He provided insights into the operations of thee fund. He said the Fund was established to ensure the financial independence of the CCJ into ‘perpetuity’. He disclosed that up to December 31 2015, the Trust Fund had paid out over US$69 million to finance the operations of the court and the Regional Judicial and Legal Services Commission. Yet, despite these payments Informative, reliable, enriching! Think you have a good news story; did you witness anything that is news-worthy; did you take that valuable picture; things happening in your community but there is no outlet or voice for you? You can earn just by telling your story. Call Caribbean Times at (268) 562 8688 Email: editor@caribbeantimes.ag Or news@caribbeantimes.ag Reach us now with that breaking news! over the past ten years, the retention fund stands at $87 million. He said the team managing the fund invested the money wisely and that the day-o-day operations of the court are handled by the Commission. Also addressing the consultation was President of the Commonwealth Caribbean Bar Association, Leiselle Weeks, who said it was time for the Caribbean to have a final court of appeal that understands the cultural milieu from which the cases come. The visit of Dr. Lewis and Weekes to Antigua was facilitated by the National Coordinating Committee, the body responsible for undertaking the public education campaign. NCC Chairman, Ambassador Dr. Clarence Henry, said other such consultations are planned with other groups in the not too distant future. Caribbean Times is printed and published at Woods Estate / Friars Hill Road. Contact: Caribbean Times, P.O Box W2099, Wood Estate / Friars Hill Road, St. John’s, Antigua. Tel: (268) 562- 8688, Fax: (268) 562-8685. Website: www.caribbeantimes.ag
Thursday 28th April 2016 c a r i b b e a n t i m e s . a g 3 Minister Marshall agrees to provide US$4200 sponsorship for two Minister Marshall and her team, despite raining weather conditions CaFAN youths - Ayesha Dublin and Shem Wilson to participate in - geared-up and are on the farm with Local CaFAN Director- Pamella Thomas Youth CVQ Training - Barbados - July - August 2016. the IICA - (Inter- America Institute for Cooperation on Agriculture) Minister Marshall pledges support in CaFAN farmer campaign Trade Union Congress hosts Labour Day rally The Antigua and Barbuda Trade Union Congress joins with workers across the region to celebrate Labour Day on Monday 2 nd May 2016. On this occasion, we will be celebrating this day for all workers with our annual rally at the area across from Country Pond, next to the Ministry of Agriculture commencing at 09:00 am. The theme for this year is “workers unite to eradicate discrimination, injustice and violence in the workplace” and we invite all workers to join with us in celebrating on this day. The Honourable Samantha Marshall recently participated in CaFAN’’s (Caribbean Farmers Network) recent Meet the Farmer on the Farm Campaign 2016. Regional CaFAN Director - Pamella Thomas engaged the minister to have a hands on experience in the field to see the conditions and challenges facing farmers within Antigua & Barbuda. At the end of the tour, Minister Marshall pledged financial support ($4,200 USD) for two young and upcoming farmers to travel for IICA training in Barbados later this year.
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