Caribbean Times 89th Issue - Friday 9th September 2016

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4 c a r i b b e a n t i m e s . a g Friday 9th September 2016 Sandals prepare to host HTP in October By Joanna Paris The Sandals Grande Antigua Resort and Spa is getting set to host its annual Hospitality Training Program in the next four weeks. The training takes place four times per year and is an opportunity for young persons between the ages of 18 and 30 with little or no working experience, to receive training in the hospitality industry. The application process is aimed at attracting suitable individuals who have a desire to pursue careers or receive additional training in the hospitality sector. By Alecia McPherson 27-year old Prince Charming Graham of no fixed place of abode, and girlfriend 30- year old Senda Ishmael alias “Star” of Barbados appeared yesterday at the District ‘A’ Court facing separate charges after they refused to comply with lawmen. Graham a known DJ, has been wanted in connection with a report of grievous bodily harm caused against a fellow DJ. The stabbing incident reportedly took place on January 5th, 2016 at the Drunken Skunk Night Club on Old Parham Road; on March 8th, 2016 the accused turned himself into Police. The police officers conducting investigations into the incident applied for search warrants to search each defendants’ premises By Deborah A. Parker A Hispanic woman charged with receiving will go to trial in January. Marina Santana was charged with the mentioned offence, after she failed to tell investigators how she had come by thousands of dollars in jewellery. Reports are that another female was on her way to the Dominica Republic, with the said items, when she was stopped at the VC Bird International Airport. The woman allegedly told investigators Santana gave her the items to sell. As it turned out, the items were stolen goods. Santana had her matter committed to the January 2017 criminal assizes yesterday, when she appeared before Magistrate Ngaio Emanuel. Speaking to Caribbean Times, Public Relations Manager of the Sandals Grande Antigua Resort and Spa, Kyle Christian, indicated that the management and staff is looking forward to welcoming the 25 successful applicants. He added that the program has received rave reviews and feedback over the years and also acts as a stepping stone for persons who have no work experience. “This programme will basically give young people without experience in the industry the opportunity to be trained and to learn skills in various departments to include customer service, housekeeping, for a ‘brown ratchet knife’, the weapon reported to have been used in the incident. Both accused, however refused to give police their address. Both were remanded at Her Majesty’s Prison when they first appeared at the District ‘A’ on March 11th, 2016 each charged with obstruction of justice, Ishmael was also charged for giving false address. Graham incurred an additional charge of photography, food and beverage and other areas”, Christian explained. The participants will also receive additional training to develop their “soft skills” to include: resume writing, how to be successful in an interview, etiquette and general rules of effective communication. September 19th is the deadline for interested persons to submit their applications either via drop off at the resort or by emailing sattraining@grp.sandals.com. The training will be facilitated by the resort’s Training and Development Manager, Matara Murphy and is expected to begin during the first week in October. One deported, one sentenced for obstruction Hispanic woman charged for stolen jewellery indecent language after using a string of lewd words against the lawmen. Yesterday Graham was convicted and sentenced to six months in prison on each charge, with time spent on remand to be taken into consideration. Sentences will run concurrently. Ishmael was convicted, reprimanded and discharged on both charges and ordered to be removed from the state, immediately. Man gets seven days in jail, for beating father By Deborah A. Parker A Liberta man will spend the next seven days in prison, after he was found guilty of battery, in District B yesterday. Ajade Evans, earlier this year battered his father. Evans, on one of his court appearances, mentioned that his father had been threatening his girlfriend. As such, tension developed between the two men, before the physical altercation. Magistrate Ngaio Emanuel told the Offender that kind of behaviour was unacceptable, bearing in mind the commandment to honour one’s mother and father.
Friday 9th September 2016 c a r i b b e a n t i m e s . a g 5 Antigua and Barbuda to benefit from a Global Fund project to address HIV/AIDS By Joanna Paris The government of Antigua and Barbuda continues to demonstrate its commitment to increasing the country’s room stock. Another hotel project is earmarked to begin within the next year. The Vice President of Corporate Affairs and Business Development of Karisma Hotels and Resorts visited Cabinet on Wednesday to offer the firm’s expertise in the management of the soon to be constructed facility. According to Government’s Spokesperson, Lionel “Max” Hurst, the hotel will be built at The Valley Church Beach Antigua and Barbuda is among six Caribbean islands to benefit from an OECS Multi-country Global Fund Project to address the HIV/ AIDS epidemic. The sub-regional group received US$ 5.3 million dollars which is to be spent over a 3 year period to address the issue of HIV/AIDS as well as Tuberculosis within the Organization of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS). According to the AIDS Program Manager Delcora Williams although Antigua and Barbuda is classified as a high income country thus lessening its chances to qualify for global funding, the twin island state will still be able to access the US$5.3 million. “The OECS received 5.3 million dollars which we are supposed to use and carry out our activities. So the OECS commission is here to assess the Ministry and our organization to ensure that we are ready and able to carry out our activities”, Williams said. During a meeting at the Inland Revenue Conference Room on Monday and Tuesday, Williams said that the occasion marked the second such time that the twin island state has received such a huge financial boost from the Global Fund. “This is the second time Antigua has received global funding. We got financial backing in 2005 which lasted until 2010 and so now we are going into a new phase of funding and this one is slated to last for only three years”, Williams stated. Meantime Project Coordinator for the OECS Multi-country Global Fund Project James St Catharine said that the two day workshop in Antigua Barbuda was held to ensure the successful implementation of the project. “Our aim is to really go through with a fine tooth comb what are the details of the project, what the entitlements of each of the different partners that are participating and what we expect the results to be, so that has been the real essence.” “And in addition to that, St. Catherine remarked, “there are some legal obligations that will have to be fulfilled and we are here to help with that also. One of those obligations is to go through what are some of the capacities which the country possesses to see if it is adequate for the project to be implemented”. Apart from Antigua and Barbuda, the other countries accessing the funds are St. Kitts-Nevis, St. Lucia, Dominica, St Vincent & the Grenadines and Grenada. Another five star property coming soon and will require a firm that can help to design and then to manage the property following its construction. During the weekly press briefing on Thursday at the Office of the Prime Minister, Information Minister, the Hon. Melford Nicholas, said that the government is satisfied with the expertise that the company has to offer. “We were satisfied that not only is this investor valid and worthy but following the discussion, we are happy that the investor not only brings new capital as part of the joint venture with the government, but they will bring on a significant amount of marketing expertise and eco- systems, which will only ensure that once the property comes on stream, the challenge of being able to fill hose hotel beds will be met”, Minister Nicholas indicated. The Karisma firm owns a number of hotels in Eastern Europe, Europe, the Caribbean and Latin America, The group also has a 15-year track record, managing more than 33 million guests annually at its various properties around the world. Upon completion the property is expected to boast at least 400 rooms.
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