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Saturday, November 30, 2024 In a significant milestone for Trinidad and Tobago, Port of Spain has been crowned the Caribbean’s Leading Business Travel Destination for 2024 at the prestigious World Travel AwardsTM. Competing against top regional contenders such as Georgetown (Guyana), Hamilton (Bermuda), Kingston (Jamaica), San Juan (Puerto Rico), and Santo Domingo (Dominican Republic), Port of Spain emerged victorious, cementing its position as a hub for business travel and international events. The award recognizes Port of Spain’s pivotal role in hosting high-profile business events throughout the year. Among the key gatherings were the 33rd Annual Caribbean Water and Wastewater Association (CWWA) Conference and Exhibition, the CAPA Airline Leader Summit 2024, and the upcoming CANSO Latin America and Caribbean Conference scheduled for December 2-4, 2024. These events have solidified Port of Spain’s reputation as a center for regional collaboration, knowledge exchange, and industry innovation. The city’s infrastructure, accessibility, and vibrant business community have been integral to its success in attracting global events and participants. Established in 1993, the World Travel AwardsTM is a globally recognized platform that celebrates excellence across all sectors of the travel, tourism, and hospitality industries. Known as the ultimate hallmark of industry distinction, the awards feature a Grand Tour of regional gala ceremonies, culminating in a Grand Final where winners compete on a global stage. Each year, the World Travel AwardsTM draw key decision-makers, influencers, and industry leaders to its gala events. The awards are also a significant social media phenomenon, amplifying winners’ visibility across multiple platforms and channels. Port of Spain’s victory is no accident. The city boasts a blend of modern infrastructure, a rich cultural backdrop, and strategic positioning in the Caribbean. Its accessibility via Piarco International Airport, combined with a wide range of accommodations and event facilities, makes it an ideal location for business travelers. Moreover, Trinidad and Tobago’s proactive approach to tourism and business travel has been a driving force. The government and private sector have collaborated on initiatives to enhance the destination’s appeal, emphasizing sustainable practices, local culture, and global connectivity. The CANSO Latin America and Caribbean Conference 2024 is poised to further highlight Port of Spain’s capabilities as a business travel destination. Industry leaders from aviation, technology, and policy will convene in the city, strengthening its role as a nexus for regional and international discussions. These events also provide an opportunity for local businesses to engage with global networks, fostering economic growth and innovation within Trinidad and Tobago. The recognition from the World Travel AwardsTM is expected to significantly boost Port of Spain’s tourism and business sectors. It places the city in the spotlight as a premier destination for conferences, exhibitions, and corporate travel. The ripple effect on local industries such as hospitality, transportation, and food services is anticipated to be substantial. This accolade also encourages further investment in infrastructure and services, ensuring the city remains competitive on a global scale. Port of Spain’s achievement aligns with Trinidad and Tobago’s broader vision for economic diversification and growth. By leveraging its strengths in business tourism, the country is positioning itself as a leader in the Caribbean, capable of competing with global cities. As the city prepares for more international events and continues to build on its success, the future looks promising for Trinidad and Tobago’s business travel industry. Port of Spain’s recognition as the Caribbean’s Leading Business Travel Destination for 2024 underscores its excellence in hosting world-class events and providing unparalleled services for business travelers. This achievement not only elevates the city’s global profile but also sets the stage for continued growth and innovation in Trinidad and Tobago’s tourism and business sectors.Teenager hospitalized following south Ottawa school bus-van collisionDonald Trump’s Attorneys Cite Hunter Biden’s Pardon In Latest Motion To Dismiss New York Hush Money Conviction
Georgia quarterback Carson Beck on Saturday announced his plans to enter the NFL draft, five days after having season-ending elbow surgery . Beck, a fifth-year senior, made his NFL plans official on social media. Beck suffered a right elbow injury in the first half of the Bulldogs’ 22-19 overtime win over Texas in the Southeastern Conference championship game on Dec. 7 in Atlanta. Beck had surgery on Monday to repair his ulnar collateral ligament in the elbow. The procedure was performed by Dr. Neal ElAttrache in Los Angeles. Beck is expected to begin throwing next spring. He could have returned for a sixth season but instead will enter the NFL draft. Beck posted on Instagram: “The past five years at the University of Georgia have been nothing short of a dream come true and I will forever cherish the memories that have been made.” Gunner Stockton, who took over for Beck in the second half against Texas, will start for Georgia on Wednesday in the Sugar Bowl against Notre Dame in the College Football Playoff quarterfinals. Beck has started every game of the 2023 and 2024 seasons. He was 24-3 as a starter. Beck passed for 3,941 yards with 24 touchdowns and only six interceptions in 2023 but had more difficulties with turnovers this season as he passed for 28 touchdowns with 12 interceptions. He completed 7 of 13 passes for 56 yards before his injury in the SEC championship game. Get poll alerts and updates on the AP Top 25 throughout the season. Sign up here . AP college football: https://apnews.com/hub/ap-top-25-college-football-poll and https://apnews.com/hub/college-footballRoblox's chief people & systems officer sells $705,259 in stock
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Restoration Center to open in LowellFOOTIE ace Jorginho lost form after leaving his two lucky bracelets with a beautician pal at the centre of a Ring doorbell row with his fiancée. The Arsenal star , 33, took off the charms during a meeting with Vanessa Sandora. He asked for them back but Vanessa, 39, could not find them. The midfielder’s Chelsea form slumped and later he was sold to Arsenal for £12million. This month his fiancée Catherine Harding, 34, arrived at Vanessa’s London home at 11.30pm asking about her and the star. Vanessa explained they had met in the past but had not had any contact since. READ MORE FOOTBALL NEWS Vanessa told The Sun on Sunday: “At one of our meetings, Jorginho took off his beaded bracelets. “He left them behind. “I didn’t think much about it. “I heard he wanted them back but I couldn’t find them anywhere. Most read in Football “Afterwards his form for Chelsea dipped and I was told by friends he blamed the fact he wasn’t wearing his lucky bracelets. “Apparently they’d been blessed in a church. “Without them he felt he wasn’t the same player.” Vanessa added: “After our third meeting, we continued to message. “But we didn’t meet again and I deleted Jorginho from social media in December 2022. “I thought that was the end of it.” Last week The Sun on Sunday told how Catherine visited Vanessa on December 4. In a chat captured on her Ring doorbell, Vanessa said she had met Jorginho but added: “He’s not my type, and I’m not into football, so I was pretty unfazed.” Vanessa and Jorginho matched on dating app Raya in 2019, the year he met Catherine. READ MORE SUN STORIES The couple have a son, four, got engaged a year ago, and star in Amazon Prime’s Married to the Game . Jorginho and Catherine were asked for comment.
By JUAN A. LOZANO, Associated Press HOUSTON (AP) — An elaborate parody appears to be behind an effort to resurrect Enron, the Houston-based energy company that exemplified the worst in American corporate fraud and greed after it went bankrupt in 2001. If its return is comedic, some former employees who lost everything in Enron’s collapse aren’t laughing. “It’s a pretty sick joke and it disparages the people that did work there. And why would you want to even bring it back up again?” said former Enron employee Diana Peters, who represented workers in the company’s bankruptcy proceedings. Here’s what to know about the history of Enron and the purported effort to bring it back. Once the nation’s seventh-largest company, Enron filed for bankruptcy protection on Dec. 2, 2001, after years of accounting tricks could no longer hide billions of dollars in debt or make failing ventures appear profitable. The energy company’s collapse put more than 5,000 people out of work, wiped out more than $2 billion in employee pensions and rendered $60 billion in Enron stock worthless. Its aftershocks were felt throughout the energy sector. Twenty-four Enron executives , including former CEO Jeffrey Skilling , were eventually convicted for their roles in the fraud. Enron founder Ken Lay’s convictions were vacated after he died of heart disease following his 2006 trial. On Monday — the 23rd anniversary of the bankruptcy filing — a company representing itself as Enron announced in a news release that it was relaunching as a “company dedicated to solving the global energy crisis.” It also posted a video on social media, advertised on at least one Houston billboard and a took out a full-page ad in the Houston Chronicle In the minute-long video that was full of generic corporate jargon, the company talks about “growth” and “rebirth.” It ends with the words, “We’re back. Can we talk?” Enron’s new website features a company store, where various items featuring the brand’s tilted “E” logo are for sale, including a $118 hoodie. In an email, company spokesperson Will Chabot said the new Enron was not doing any interviews yet, but that “We’ll have more to share soon.” Signs point to the comeback being a joke. In the “terms of use and conditions of sale” on the company’s website, it says “the information on the website about Enron is First Amendment protected parody, represents performance art, and is for entertainment purposes only.” Documents filed with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office show that College Company, an Arkansas-based LLC, owns the Enron trademark. The co-founder of College Company is Connor Gaydos, who helped create a joke conspiracy theory that claims all birds are actually surveillance drones for the government. Peters said that since learning about the “relaunch” of Enron, she has spoken with several other former employees and they are also upset by it. She said the apparent stunt was “in poor taste.” “If it’s a joke, it’s rude, extremely rude. And I hope that they realize it and apologize to all of the Enron employees,” Peters said. Peters, who is 74 years old, said she is still working in information technology because “I lost everything in Enron, and so my Social Security doesn’t always take care of things I need done.” “Enron’s downfall taught us critical lessons about corporate ethics, accountability, and the consequences of unchecked ambition. Enron’s legacy was the employees in the trenches. Leave Enron buried,” she said. Follow Juan A. Lozano on X at https://x.com/juanlozano70
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TRAUMATISED patients last night claimed they have been ignored by health bosses over horror complications from the Covid vaccine. One sufferer claimed he has been left like a “zombie” while others revealed battles with brain clots, horror allergies and life-changing disabilities since getting the jab. Advertisement 8 The Scottish Vaccine Injury Group represents more than 600 Scots affected by serious illnesses or deaths 8 Some patients are dealing with brain cysts, horror allergies and life-changing disabilities since getting the jab 8 Anya Rose Thacker, 26, has been diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis after receiving her Moderna booster 8 Anya is now registered disabled with joint deformities, brain fog and bone erosion 8 Brian Femister, 54, developed a rare blood clot in the brain Former primary school teacher Ruth O’Rafferty, 56, accused ministers of failing to help people deal with debilitating side-effects. She developed alarming reactions to foods, perfumes and even tap water after taking the AstraZeneca vaccine in June 2021. The campaigner recalled: “I was making my usual stew when my throat started closing up, my heart raced and I felt dizzy. “I couldn’t use cleaning products, I lost my voice regularly, and struggled to breathe. Advertisement READ MORE ON CORONAVIRUS A SHOT TO SAVE I used to be a pro footballer but after Covid jab I've been left bed-ridden VAX FIGHT NHS medic who refused Covid jab wins payout after boss called her ‘anti-vaxxer’ “It just spiralled from there.” Desperate for answers, she turned to private doctors after insisting she got little support from the NHS . Ruth, of South Lanarkshire , was later diagnosed with mast cell activation syndrome, an autoimmune condition, plus nerve disease dysautonomia and postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome (POTS) — a disorder that affects the heart rate. Three years on, Ruth — who co-founded the Scottish Vaccine Injury Group — revealed: “I’ve got my life back to some degree but the symptoms still fluctuate. Advertisement Most read in The Scottish Sun SUSPECT NICKED Man arrested and charged over 'crossbow disturbance' in busy Scots street AIR CARNAGE ‘Berserk’ plane passenger tied up with SEATBELTS after trying to smash window BUG FEARS Hospital visits stopped as Scots health board says winter bug rocketing in region RAIL TRAGEDY Person hit by train on busy line as ScotRail axes services amid travel chaos “People need to understand the risks. It is not right. “I can’t stand the injustice of what’s happening. I’ve seen online discussions and social media posts just vanish into thin air. Hero Dog Awards: The Sun meets Archie - a dog trained to alert a person before having an episode of Postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome “We deserve answers, and we deserve to be heard.” Ruth, who is set to give evidence to the UK and Scottish Covid probes, added: “It’s time for the truth to come out. These inquiries need to address the mishandling and lack of support for those injured by the vaccine.” Advertisement She is among 658 Scots who have reportedly experienced adverse reactions to vaccines, while 95 have been hospitalised. Brian Femister, 54, of Broughton, Peeblesshire, revealed he felt abandoned by authorities after suffering frightening symptoms. He recalled contracting Covid just days after receiving the jab. 'We deserve answers, and we deserve to be heard.' Brian said: “I collapsed two or three times just trying to get to the bathroom. My eyes were bulging out of my head. Advertisement “I was rushed to hospital . They told my family I had a huge tumour and that I was basically done for. “I went from being a fit, active man to basically a zombie. I’m just in agony all of the time now.” He was diagnosed with venous sinus thrombosis — a rare blood clot in the brain — and has battled partial paralysis and chronic pain. EXPERT'S OPINION CONSULTANT Respiratory Physician Dr Binita Kane stresses the importance of acknowledging patients affected by Covid vaccine injuries. She says: “The vaccine injured are the unluckiest of all in my opinion. They are not anti-vax, they had the vaccine in good faith. “Like all good treatments in medicine, vaccines can cause adverse side effects. We have many examples in history where we have learned from adverse effects and progressed the science to work out who is at risk, why and how to prevent those side effects in future. “Sadly, because the discussion about vaccines has become polarised and political, in my experience, the medical community seems reluctant to acknowledge vaccine injury. “This leaves patients in a ‘black hole’ where they are not heard and can’t access care. I think that the government, scientific and medical communities have a duty of care towards these patients.” The farmer revealed he was forced to sell off his cattle as his condition deteriorated. Advertisement He claimed: “We’re not allowed to inject our sheep or cattle willy-nilly with stuff that’s not properly tested. “Yet that was allowed to happen to me. I always put my faith in the powers that be but I’ll never make that mistake again. I just want the government to take accountability.” Louise Park , 57, recalled being desperate to receive the Covid vaccine at the height of the health crisis due to her respiratory illnesses. But her life changed after getting the AstraZeneca jag when she was struck with Functional Neurological Disorder. Advertisement Louise, of South Queensferry, near Edinburgh , recalled: “I was a shielder. I felt pressured into taking it because if I didn’t, I thought I’d be putting my own life at risk.” After the first dose she endured severe muscle pains plus palpitations and speech problems — leading doctors to think she had suffered a stroke . Louise recalled: “But the tests showed nothing. After my second dose, things got worse — tremors, spasms and tics. A neurologist confirmed that the FND was triggered by the vaccine.” She is now unable to work and finds everyday tasks daunting. Advertisement Louise added: “I have no energy . Just getting dressed is too much stress on my body . 'I trusted the advice of doctors and now I’ve lost everything.' “My stammer is out of control. I avoid people because I can barely communicate. I don’t go out any more. I was always the chatty one. “Now I’m isolated and have severe social anxiety.” Anya Rose Thacker, from Edinburgh , developed rheumatoid arthritis after her Moderna booster. Advertisement She said: “Three weeks after my third dose, all my joints swelled up. My elbow looked like a banana and I couldn’t walk.” Anya is now registered disabled with joint deformities, brain fog and bone erosion at just 26. She revealed: “I’ve applied for compensation but I was told I wasn’t disabled enough. “I trusted the advice of doctors and now I’ve lost everything. I’m 26 and my life feels like it’s over. Advertisement “A vaccine injury specialist confirmed on paper that my condition is vaccine-induced but the NHS is still denying it. COVID-19 INQUIRY THE UK Public Inquiry into Covid-19 has sparked outrage among members of the Scottish Vaccine Injury Group, who represent over 600 Scots affected by serious illnesses or deaths following Covid-19 vaccinations. Initially scheduled for July this year, the hearing of their evidence has been postponed to January 2025. And the inquiry has announced plans to shorten the time allocated for hearing evidence and to narrow its scope, excluding the investigation of vaccine safety and treatment for the vaccine-injured. Members of the group have submitted a petition to the Scottish Parliamentary Petitions Committee calling for the government to recognise Scotland’s vaccine injured. The petition is being upheld and the Scottish government will be approached for answers. “I’m in a sticky situation. I don’t know what the future holds. I’m getting by but it’s not easy.” Fellow patient Kevin McMillan recalled how his heart rate went “mental” after getting the AstraZeneca booster. The 43-year-old dad recalled: “My smart watch recorded it up at 180 beats per minute. I was rushed to the hospital, discharged and rushed back within 24 hours.” Advertisement Kevin was diagnosed with incurable POTS. Three years on, he said: “Every day, I’m dizzy. My head feels like it’s swelling up. “This has mentally destroyed me and my family’s lives.” He accused the Scottish Government of “gaslighting” patients. Advertisement Kevin claimed: “They’re holding their cards very close to their chest. “I’m not a conspiracy theorist by any stretch of the imagination. But it’s hard to believe they’re only now starting to acknowledge these issues. I just want my life back.” Last night, the Scottish Government admitted all medicines have “the potential for side-effects”. A spokesman added: “Ministers sympathise with anybody adversely affected. “The UK Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency is responsible for medicine licences and only grants approval to Covid-19 vaccines following rigorous review of the safety , quality and effectiveness of such vaccines. Advertisement “Evidence shows the benefits of vaccines in preventing serious complications associated with Covid-19 far outweigh any known side effects in the majority of patients. “The UK Vaccine Damage Payment Scheme is administered by the UK Government.” AstraZeneca said patient safety was its “highest priority”. A spokesman added: “The vaccine has continuously been shown to have an acceptable safety profile. Advertisement Read more on the Scottish Sun 'DISGUSTING' Festive fly-tippers slammed for dumping mountains of rubbish at Scots Asda GHOST TOWN Former Scots shopping hotspot 'decaying' as multimillion pound revamp ‘failing’ “We are incredibly proud of the role the Oxford-AstraZeneca played in ending the global pandemic. “Over six million lives were saved in the first year of use alone and over three billion doses were supplied globally.” 8 Ruth O’Rafferty, 56, was developed mast cell activation syndrome, nerve disease dysautonomia and postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome Credit: Supplied 8 Kevin Mcmillan, 43, was diagnosed with incurable POTS 8 And Louise Park, 57, was struck with Functional Neurological Disorder