Caribbean Times 99th issue - Thursday 28th April 2016

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6 c a r i b b e a n t i m e s . a g Thursday 28th April 2016 Juvenile Justice Reform Project completes first phase IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUSTICE ANTIGUA AND BARBUDA A.D. 2014 In the Estate of GAR- FIELD CONRAD ANTHO- NY a.k.a GARFIELD AN- THONY a.k.a GARFIELD C. ANTHONY, Deceased NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that at the expiration of fourteen (14) days from the date of this notice, application will be made by HEL- EN E. C. ANTHONY nee WEATHERILL of Old Runaway to the High Court of Justice for Grant of Letters of Administration of the Estate of GARFIELD CONRAD ANTHONY a.k.a GAR- FIELD ANTHONY a.k.a GARFIELD C. ANTHONY, Deceased, who died on the 2nd day of May, 2012. Dated: 25th day of April, 2016 BOWEN & BOWEN Solicitors for the Applicant Antigua and Barbuda has closed out the first phase of the Juvenile Justice Reform Project in grand style, as the country is among six other OECS countries to house the first ever-family courtroom, which will deal exclusively with juvenile matters. Director General of the Organization of Eastern Caribbean State, Dr. Didacus Jules said the country should be proud of this accomplishment as the other countries look forward to follow the precedent that the twin island state has already set. Jules noted that it should not just be viewed as a room, but the country will now need to take it a step further in ensuring that it is operational and is viewed by members of the public as a real hall of justice. “We all look forward to the establishment of this court, so across the wider Caribbean we can learn and replicate this development. We expect that this court to process island’s youth quickly and in the best interest of the child, we at the OECS expect court will be a model facility for all of the region,” the OECS Director General added. The United States Ambassador to Barbados and the Eastern Caribbean Sates Linda Talialatela, congratulated officials for the positive strides made in the Juvenile Justice Reform project and the level of commitment shown throughout the region. Talialatela believes that the youth is indeed the future and is pleased that the program has yielded so much success not only in Antigua and Barbuda but throughout the region. She added that the $5.8 million initiative had set juvenile justice reform on an upward trajectory in the region and commended the twin island state for being one among three OECS countries to pass a model Child Justice Bill into law, signaling a true commitment to juvenile justice reform. “We congratulate you on this development and remain hopeful that the necessary amendment will be made in the near to change the age of criminal responsibility from 8 years to 12 years, as is recognized internationally. We are also mindful of the steps that juvenile justice authorizes here are taking to ensure youth in conflict with law are eventually housed in spate facilities from adults,” the Ambassador pointed out. The US Ambassador pledged her governments continued support through the USAID to strengthening diversion approaches and helping at-risk youth successfully reintegrate into their communities and that given the requisite support, such youth could and would meaningfully contribute to Antigua and Barbuda Development. Attorney General, Minister of Legal Affairs, Public Safety and Labour the Hon. Steadroy Cutie Benjamin thanked the US Ambassador, USAID, OECS and the local and regional team who all worked to make the program cont’d on pg 7
Thursday 28th April 2016 c a r i b b e a n t i m e s . a g 7 Ministry of Works holds vehicle auction On Tuesday 3rd May, 2016 the Ministry of Works and Housing will hold a vehicle auction. The auction of vehicles located at the Antigua and Barbuda Defense Force Headquarters, Camp Blizard, Coolidge, will begin at 9:00 a.m. The upcoming auction will have eighteen (18) vehicles for sale, all of which fit into the categories of uneconomical or derelict and are at the Defense Force compound. Communications Specialists within the Ministry of Works and Housing, Shawn Thomas says: “As in prior auctions, the sale of any vehicle in the auction will be awarded to the highest bidder adding that the buyer will not be required to pay any administrative fees.” He said “this feature has been decided upon to facilitate a seamless process and streamline the purchase of the items for buyers.” An Auctioneer has been commissioned to facilitate the auction of the vehicles formerly attached to the Antigua and Barbuda Defense Force. LIAT statement regarding an employee in Barbados The management of LIAT (1974) Ltd confirms that one of its employees is in police custody in Barbados assisting law enforcement officers with their investigations into a drug-related matter. The employee in question was taken into custody on Tuesday shortly after arrival at the Grantley Adams International Airport on a flight from St. Lucia. The management of LIAT wishes to indicate its full support for, and cooperation with, law enforcement authorities in relation to any investigations where its cooperation is required. cont’d from pg 6 a resounding success. Benjamin further pledged his government’s continued support in ensuring that programs are developed to make sure that the youths of the nation are rehabilitated and are able to make meaningful contributions to society. He stressed that the Gaston Brown led administration believes that youths are the future and will continue to invest in them. The Minister further noted that he will further look at the legislation and have further discussions on the age of criminal responsibility. Permanent Secretary within the Ministry of Public Safety and Labour Sharon Peters said the journey has just began as the team will be moving towards phase two of the Juvenile Justice Reform Project, and she looks forward to the further collaboration of even one involved.
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