All articles from our website & appThe digital version of Today's PaperBreaking news alerts direct to your inboxInteractive Crosswords Sudoku and TriviaAll articles from the other regional websites in your areaContinueCorbie Jean Walpole set fire to her friend Jake Loader after drenching him with fuel Jake Loader suffered burns to 61 per cent of his body during the attack at Walpole's Howlong home in January 2024 Picture suppliedShe had been friends with the victim for at least nine years but was annoyed that he had been "antagonising" her during a gathering Mr Loader had burns to 61 per cent of his body and spent eight days in an induced coma at The Alfred hospital The attack occurred at Walpole's Russell Street home about 4am on January 7 last year, and she was later arrested while travelling on the Riverina Highway from Howlong to Albury Walpole fronted Albury District Court briefly on Monday The case was adjourned for sentencing on May 8 Today's top stories curated by our news team. 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a senior research fellow and co-director of the Program on Health Disparities at the Cecil G Sheps Center for Health Services Research; and currently serving as Associate Director for Engagement Science at the North Carolina Translational and Clinical Sciences Institute Giselle’s research focuses on addressing health inequities in underserved populations through community-engaged and patient-oriented research For more than 25 years she has developed a successful continuously funded independent research portfolio that has garnered awards from the National Institutes of Health and numerous foundations All of that portfolio been composed of patient or community centered work investigating the motivations of minorities to participate in research; addressing mental health in newly immigrated Latinas; evaluating HIV and cardiovascular risk reduction efforts in rural African American communities; and developing new community engaged ethics frameworks Her efforts have made her a leader in the field: she recently service as the President of the Society of General Internal Medicine and in 2018 she was elected to the National Academy of Medicine Giselle’s passion for research and engagement around health equity is infectious: In 2013 she not only founded but began serving as director for the UNC Center for Health Equity Research and other stakeholders together to advance health equity and improve health outcomes in underserved communities by fostering innovation and translational research Under her leadership the CHER has grown to become a key convener and clearinghouse for equity-based education and capacity building across the state Drawing faculty from across the University’s health affairs schools has supported more than 100 student projects and placed all 15 of its postdoctoral students in assistant professor and/or health leadership roles In 2018 she began serving as an Associate Provost for Rural Initiatives a campus-wide entity dedicated to creating campus-rural partnerships to strengthen rural communities and to further advance equity across North Carolina stronger and more equitable communities across the state is abundantly apparent in her work with our faculty and University communities She is a sitting member of the Chancellor’s Committee on History She is an award-winning mentor for students and junior faculty and has played an active role in shaping more equitable and better faculty advancement policy in the medical school she collaborated with colleagues to design what would become the Office of Inclusive Excellence in the School of Medicine She has chaired multiple tenure committees and has served as a member of the School of Medicine’s promotion committees for associate and full professors She has worked as a member of the University’s Advancement She has a particular passion for supporting faculty development a passion that is evident in her efforts as a co-investigator in the Clinical Scholars Program Funded by a grant from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation the groundbreaking program advances faculty professional development by delivering an integrated curriculum in leadership The goal of the program is to provide mid-career faculty with the “mindset and skill set” to both advance their career aspirations and to advance health equity by engaging teachers Giselle earned her Bachelor of Arts degree at Cornell University a Master of Science in clinical research at Emory University and her MD from the Albert Einstein College of Medicine in Bronx The mantra of our office is that the best way we can serve our students and our state is to foster an excellent Giselle is an incredible addition to our team and an indispensable part of achieving that goal We are proud to have a leader with Giselle’s depth of experience and commitment join us in serving the University community And we are delighted to work with a scholar and person who so fully evidences a commitment to excellence and ultimately to making the world a more just I can say that the highest confidence that we believe that Dr Corbie will advance our office’s mission of serving our students and state by being good stewards of and advocates for one of the nation’s best faculties Have a question? Need to reach the UNC Health News Team Call: (984) 974-1140 UNC Health Social Media Terms of Use Site Map The University is currently operating under normal conditions Corbie-Smith was elected for her scholarly work on the practical and ethical issues of engaging communities in research to achieve health and equity Giselle Corbie-Smith, Kenan Distinguished Professor in the departments of social medicine and medicine in the UNC School of Medicine and director of the UNC Center for Health Equity Research has been elected to the National Academy of Medicine for her scholarly work on the practical and ethical issues of engaging communities in research to achieve health and equity The National Academy of Medicine announced the election of 75 regular members and 10 international members during its annual meeting Election to the Academy is considered one of the highest honors in the fields of health and medicine and recognizes individuals who have demonstrated outstanding professional achievement and commitment to service “This distinguished and diverse class of new members is a truly remarkable set of scholars and leaders whose impressive work has advanced science and made the world a better place for everyone,” said National Academy of Medicine President Victor J and around the globe will help our organization address today’s most pressing health challenges and inform the future of health and health care It is my privilege to welcome these esteemed individuals to the National Academy of Medicine.” New members are elected by current members through a process that recognizes individuals who have made major contributions to the advancement of the medical sciences A diversity of talent among NAM’s membership is assured by its Articles of Organization which stipulate that at least one-quarter of the membership is selected from fields outside the health professions — for example The newly elected members bring NAM’s total membership to 2,178 and the number of international members to 159 Established originally as the Institute of Medicine in 1970 by the National Academy of Sciences the National Academy of Medicine addresses critical issues in health and related policy and inspires positive actions across sectors NAM works alongside the National Academy of Sciences and National Academy of Engineering to provide independent objective analysis and advice to the nation and conduct other activities to solve complex problems and inform public policy decisions and Medicine also encourage education and research recognize outstanding contributions to knowledge NAM members make a commitment to volunteer their service in National Academies activities To learn more about Corbie-Smith’s research, visit UNC Health Care’s website The dean of the UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy talks about her research The Well compiled all the details you need before attending UNC-Chapel Hill’s May 10 graduation The Well newsletter updates Tar Heels on UNC-Chapel Hill’s top stories NC Children’s will be North Carolina’s first freestanding hospital dedicated to caring for kids The Carolina sophomore shares her life through her poems © 2024 The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Being a digital subscriber gets you access all content on our website, including our e-edition at a discounted rate while also being environmentally friendly Digital subscriptions start as low as $3.99/month get print + dgital for only $52/year or $5.99/month That\'s just pennies a day for the great coverage of the local news you need Over The Top Stables has acquired the 7-year-old talent Corbie V.V.Z for Israel’s Daniel Bluman The mare by Cornet Obolensky x Chacco-Blue has been bred and produced by Belgium’s Evelyne Van Vreckom.  “I found Corbie in September last year,” Bluman tells World of Showjumping “I saw a video of her and liked her straight away She also comes out of a strong damline; her mother Kerbie V.V competed at 1.50m level and Corbie already has siblings successful in the sport we brought her over to the US and since then we have been working on her basics at home we brought her out to the show; she won both her classes and was champion of the division.” that has been a very good partner of mine through the years decided to go in and join the journey of the mare as she looks very promising,” Bluman says “The plan is to develop her for the top sport as we have done with the other horses we have in partnership together – Corbie has the potential to become successful at the highest level.” “I have a great long-time relationship with Over The Top Stables we have five horses together right now,” Bluman tells it is very important to be able to work with people who understand my vision which is to create relationships with my horses and then extend those over the years in the ring I like to put the work into the horses in order to continue to compete them myself at top level." “I have more or less Corbie’s whole family in my stable; her mother her aunties and several half-brothers and -sisters,” Evelyne Van Vreckom tells World of Showjumping “We have had around twenty offspring from Kerbie and some of them are already doing good things in the sport finished 5th in the 7-year-old final at the Sunshine Tour.” “I ride the young horses we breed until they are around seven but with Corbie she left a bit earlier as I thought she was going to be a really good match with Daniel – they are perfect for each other,” Van Vreckom says because I am almost sure we are going to see her in the top sport later – which makes me very happy and proud the rider and place I sell the horses to is really important.” © 2025 World of Showjumping - All rights reserved Powered by Artionet - Generated with IceCube2.Net File pictureNeighbours woke to Jake Loader's screams after Corbie Jean Walpole drenched him with fuel and set him ablaze Sudoku and TriviaAll articles from the other regional websites in your areaContinueThey'd been friends for at least nine years It was why they and a bunch of mutual mates had been out partying all night returning to Howlong with his girlfriend from the family's Brahman cattle property in north Queensland where he'd been mustering then some of them - including Walpole - had a spot of cocaine Next stop was a celebration in North Albury - they drove there around midnight they were back at Walpole's home in Russell Street for some more drinking Within an hour though most of the stragglers had gone inside the house Walpole shared with her then-partner to grab some sleep It was in the time that followed that an aggrieved Walpole used the cigarette lighter and Mr Loader furiously burned She was annoyed he'd been "antagonising" her All he could manage as the shock set in was to try to pull off his shirt but the heat instantaneously melted the fabric onto his skin The flames were finally extinguished after two other young men who had also stayed outside plunged him into a small "party" pool Walpole's immediate reaction was disbelief She placed her head in her hands as she repeatedly asked no one in particular :"What the f--- have I done Mr Loader spent eight days in an induced coma in Melbourne's The Alfred hospital Almost 11 months later, Walpole has admitted to her offending, over which she was arrested while travelling in a car between Howlong and Albury. and a black jacket over her collarless white shirt the 24-year-old pleaded guilty before magistrate Melissa Humphreys After months of negotiations between the defence and the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions an outline of what took place was submitted to Ms Humphreys on the morning of Tuesday She then committed Walpole for sentence before the District Court in Albury disfigure or disable a person by the use of a corrosive fluid The charge will be mentioned at a call-over on February 3 when a sentencing hearing for Walpole - who had her bail continued - will be set Corbie Jean Walpole was supported by family when she appeared in Albury Local Court on Tuesday File picture.The injuries suffered by Mr Loader who like Walpole was 23 at the time of the attack were as disfiguring as they were extensive Second-degree burns covered 55 per cent of his body with less severe burns to an additional six per cent His extensive treatment involved the debridement - the removal of dead damaged or infected tissue - from his back This was done to promote the healing potential of his remaining healthy tissue in those areas Mr Loader suffered extensive skin damage to his back both sides of his arms and to his legs and face which - Ms Humphreys was told - "compromised mobility .. The court was told how Mr Loader had previously lived in the Murray region of NSW He and his girlfriend's return was taken up with seeing friends and family They were in the same friendship group from their school days On returning from the second visit to the birthday party about 4am the group continued chatting and drinking in the backyard until most of them went inside to call it a night Mr Loader and two other young men out back continuing to drink until things flared-up about 5am "The victim and [Walpole]," Ms Humphreys was told in the facts submitted by DPP representative Sarah Pham "were antagonising each other as they had been doing all night." getting up out of her chair and walking to the nearby garage She returned with a five-litre red plastic container of petrol Mr Loader remained sitting in his chair at an outdoor dining table as Walpole opened the container and upended the contents over his head The fuel then spilled over his torso and legs Walpole reached over the table and grabbed a cigarette lighter She held the flame to his body and he "was immediately engulfed in flames" the shirt was melting on him as he attempted to get it off." MORE COURT STORIES One of the men grabbed a dog bed and tried without success to use this to put out the flames He then yelled at Mr Loader to get in the pool before dragging him to the water himself they threw the victim into the pool and held him there to quench the flames." Walpole left the house - just as Mr Loader's screams were heard by neighbours Mr Loader was in shock and did not realise the seriousness of his burns initially refusing to be taken to hospital He remained in the pool for about half an hour which was when others in the group began to wake to what had taken place Mr Loader was put in a car and driven to the nearby home of one of the group's mother an experienced hospital emergency ward nurse who removed his remaining clothes and placed him under a cold shower There he stayed for another half an hour until paramedics arrived and took him to hospital He was then immediately flown to The Alfred Walpole sent a text message to Mr Loader's girlfriend "I wanted to let Jake know I'm really sorry for everything that's happened," she wrote "I made a really stupid decision and I own that It was a mistake and I wish I could go back in time Corbie each holding a copy of their co-edited book Leading Community Based Changes in the Culture of Health in the US Leading Community Based Changes in the Culture of Health in the US – Experiences in Developing the Team and Impacting the Community is available through IntechOpen the world’s largest publisher of Open Access books healthcare experts from nurses to social workers present a way forward which shifts away from our fragmented and often judgmental approach to health “Traditional approaches have failed to move the needle on our country’s most deeply entrenched problems,” said Corbie-Smith Clinical Scholars co-director and director of the Center for Health Equity Research at the School of Medicine at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill “Despite major advances in medicine and healthcare these wicked problems persist and particularly for marginalized groups Challenges in moving toward a culture of health are ever evolving and everlasting They require an infinite mindset from leaders and this book provides real community-based examples.” Clinical Scholars, led by the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and Culture of Health Leaders are two national mid-career leadership programs of the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Both programs support the emergence of collaborative and systemic approaches bringing teams of leaders together with others in the community to work toward the common goal of lessening health disparities the authors share how they tackled seemingly intractable issues making headway through applying principles of adaptive leadership in unbounded systems to create not only outcomes but also impacts on health disparities The authors include public health professionals who are dentists “Each of these communities show what’s possible when equity centered leadership is valued and developed,” said Fernandez Clinical Scholars co-director and associate professor in the Department of Maternal Child Health at the Gillings School of Global Public Health at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill “Our model has shown itself to build individuals and make the ‘Triple S Impacts’ of success sustainability and scalability in complex issues affected by the social determinants of health.” This book is intended for individuals committed to working collaboratively to reconstruct policies and practices to support health equity especially in communities traditionally labeled as high-risk and hard to engage and others will gain insights from real-world implementations to apply to their own work The book editors and authors invite interested parties to participate in a live Twitter chat on April 11 in conjunction with National Interprofessional Health Care Month and National Minority Health Month. To stay updated when the specific time is shared, follow @CSPfellows or #LeadCommunityChange To learn more about the book, visit: clinicalscholarsnli.org/book To view or download the book chapters directly, visit: intechopen.com/books/8794 Clinical Scholars is a national leadership program for experienced health care providers Clinical Scholars Fellows receive three years of funding for projects addressing complex health problems and equity-centered leadership training to extend their influence and impact Since receiving funding for the current iteration of the program from RWJF in 2016 the national program center at UNC Chapel Hill has supported 162 Fellows and 44 projects across 28 U.S Contact the UNC Gillings School of Global Public Health communications team at sphcomm@unc.edu events and announcements to be shared via our newsletter and digital screens View and download the visual elements associated with the Gillings School the School offers the following PowerPoint template This form allows faculty and staff to create a new web profile or update a current one This form enables Gillings School representatives to submit requests for website edits By Giselle Corbie-Smith, MD, MSc, Director of the UNC Center for Health Equity Research appeared  on WRAL’s “On the Record” with anchor Lena Tillett to discuss vaccine hesitancy and “vaccine deliberation” Corbie-Smith describes vaccine deliberation as a “slow yes” as black and brown communities experience a health system “that is yet to demonstrate that they value their lives as highly as the lives of other populations.” The panel also included Dr. Robin Peace, physician and president of medical staff at Southeastern Health and Dr. Deepak Kumar, director of the Chambers Biomedical and Biotechnology Research Institute at North Carolina Central University. Watch the full recording here: https://www.wral.com/on-the-record-march-13-2021-overcoming-vaccine-reluctance/19578416/ Director for UNC Center for Health Equity Research and Kenan Distinguished Professor for Social Medicine and Medicine has been featured on a recent episode of Explore the Space by Mark Shapiro Explore the Space podcast examines the interface between healthcare & society with thought leaders from across the spectrum Listen in on this incredible discussion on Explore The Space wherein Dr. Essien interviews Dr. Corbie-Smith covering her career arc, insights into merging leadership and health equity, what brings her joy, and her podcast “A Different Kind of Leader.” Episode found here: https://www.explorethespaceshow.com/podcasting/giselle-corbie-smith-utibe-essien-on-bringing-in-voices/# By If you missed the 2019 Norma Berryhill Distinguished Lecture Director of the UNC Center for Health Equity Research titled “Leveraging the Power of Collaboration and Engagement to Achieve Health Equity,” can be viewed in full here The lecture was only one part of an exciting week for Corbie-Smith, who was also elected to the prestigious National Academy of Medicine in recognition of her work on the practical and ethical issues of engaging communities in research to achieve health and equity About the Norma Berryhill Distinguished Lectureship: The Dean and Advisory Committee of the School of Medicine established the Norma Berryhill Lectureship in September 1984 The Lectureship has two essential components: (1) a Lecture to be given annually by a member of the faculty of the Medical School; and (2) a convocation of the Medical School to be held at the time of the Lecture and at which new faculty members will be recognized the selection of the Norma Berryhill Lecturer is meant to honor a member of the faculty whose accomplishments have added distinction to the Medical School the convocation is intended to further a sense of community within the Medical School Berryhill was a major factor in developing this sense RBC Royal Bank has announced its sponsorship of $500,000 to the Esimaje Foundation aimed at uplifting young men in vulnerable communities in Trinidad and Tobago through its You Can Do It Too programme RBC said this partnership is being driven by its male employee resource group (ERG) which seeks to develop male role models dedicated to promoting positive change in the community The Esimaje Foundation’s mentorship programme is designed to provide guidance support and opportunities for young men facing challenges in their communities "RBC’s contribution will enhance the programme and expand its reach," the release said RBC has also committed to providing valuable human resources with more than 20 male volunteers from Trinidad stepping forward to mentor young men aged between ten and 18 "At RBC we believe in the potential of every young person," said Marc Jardine "Through our sponsorship of the Esimaje Foundation we aim to empower young men and equip them with the tools they need to succeed We believe this partnership is one that can drive real impact in communities to help prepare youth to lead a stronger Caribbean" Esimaje Founder Dr David Toby welcomed RBC's commitment and investment in the community David Corbie MPA 2023 is sparking a new conversation about how to shift the paradigm in Boston and strengthen opportunities for the city’s Black community Antiracism, Civic Engagement a fleet of school buses wend their way through the labyrinthine streets of Boston shuttling thousands of largely Black and Brown children to public schools in the leafy suburbs ringing the city the hour-and-a-half spent on one of those buses nearly every school day driving between his home in the Boston neighborhood of Dorchester and far off Concord “This was all in the aspiration of acquiring a better education than I could get in the Boston Public School system which at the time was rife with inequities for Black students,” he recalls The Metropolitan Council for Educational Opportunity (METCO) the voluntary school desegregation program that gave Corbie the option of attending a well-regarded suburban school in lieu of enrolling in the Boston public school system is both a symbol of the decades-long efforts to integrate schools in the Boston area and an indictment of the city’s inability to provide universal high-quality education for its children you can trace the prevalence of economic inequity in the city’s Black community to these large gaps in educational accessibility,” he adds who is preparing to walk across the commencement stage after spending the past two years working towards his Master in Public Administration degree the question of how to address these pervasive inequities and build a strong community voice for Black Bostonians has been central to his time at the Kennedy School “Black Bostonians are some of the city’s most vulnerable due to a lack of access to the social and civic power needed to control the destiny of their communities,” Corbie says With the support of the Ash Center and under the guidance of Assistant Professor of Public Policy Yanilda González Corbie launched the Boston Black Agenda Project to help build a coalition of civic leaders in Boston’s Black community to help develop a roadmap for a stronger “We wanted to help serve as a platform for convening discussions about issues and events impacting Black communities across Boston as well as build bridges between Harvard and community leaders,” Corbie says as then-Mayor Marty Walsh announced his plans to leave city hall for a cabinet appointment in the Biden Administration sparking a heated campaign for mayor and a renewed fervor across the city about just what the future of Boston could look like “We wanted to use the mayoral race to move the conversation forward about what an agenda for Boston’s Black community could become,” Corbie says “So we wanted to hear from people from across the city about the issues most impacting them What did they want to see in a future Boston After Councilwoman Michelle Wu’s victory in the mayoral race in the fall of 2021 Corbie and González convened another community discussion centered around the incoming mayor’s agenda “We asked ourselves what we needed to do as organizers but also what we as a community envision,” Corbie recalls “What can we hold our policymakers accountable for given the long history of disinvestment from the community.” These conversations helped crystalize Corbie’s decision to move forward with a robust series of discussions over the past academic year to help inform his goal of crafting a unified vision or agenda for the Black community in Boston Corbie engaged with scores of community organizations and activists housing justice is environmental justice,” Corbie says “A major goal of the project was to address the silos that already exist within the work to uplift the community.” Both Corbie and González knew that coming into these conversations with the historical and political baggage of Harvard wasn’t easy “Elite universities often have difficult histories with surrounding communities and those experiences lead to tensions and distrust,” González notes “David did an excellent job of envisioning these meetings not as representatives of Harvard charging in to solve things with a certain institutional superiority but as someone who recognizes the need for true partnerships with the community organizations doing incredible work on the ground.” As advice for current and future policymakers Corbie learned first-hand that building trust requires plenty of patience it’s really important just to understand you have to empathize with the community and their plight—and put yourself in their shoes,” he says “Trust isn’t straightforward and also takes time to help ensure that there is space for everyone especially those who have historically been marginalized They must have a seat at the table to allow for democracies to thrive.” For the Ash Center for Democratic Governance and Innovation Corbie’s commitment to community building serves as an embodiment of its mission to advance fair and inclusive multiracial and multiethnic democracies an alignment underscored by the center’s decision to award Corbie the annual Martha H Mauzy Award for the Advancement of Democratic Governance “We’ve been fortunate to have had the opportunity to work closely with David during his time at HKS,” says Tim Glynn-Burke “We were thrilled to be able to honor him with the Mauzy Award and help bring recognition to the important work he has spearheaded as part of this project.” Corbie’s work with the Black Agenda project is hardly slowing This summer he’s planning to finalize the project’s preamble and then turn to the work of transforming the dozens of hours of community conversations into a living document that he hopes will convey a collective vision for a better and stronger future for Boston’s Black community: “Working with all members of the community I’m hopeful we can build a Boston where Black people can thrive and grow.” Tova Wang and Melina Geser-Stark argue that while grassroots advocacy has been pivotal in advancing voting rights it remains overshadowed by the perception that voter reform is the domain of political elites — a view this paper challenges by examining how grassroots efforts mirror modern social movements and drive the push for a more inclusive democracy the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) within the Trump Administration has been embedding staff in a range of United States federal agencies These staff have gained access to data maintained by the federal government The Ash Center for Democratic Governance and Innovation develops ideas and fosters practices for equal and inclusive multiracial and multiethnic democracy and self-government © Copyright 2025 The President and Fellows of Harvard College At UKC/UKH we are all experienced internet users and as such we understand why some people want to use Ad Block to remove annoying and distracting advertising that proliferates on some web sites We don't feel that UKC/UKH should be considered as such a site We have developed a site that has subtle and appropriate advertising; we don't use pop-ups we don't force you to read adverts before you can see content and we don't use third party ad servers dishing up totally inappropriate advertising We have worked incredibly hard over the years to make sure that we keep a good balance between advertising and editorial content Please could you consider disabling Adblock when visiting UKC/UKH Edelrid have taken back the title of producing the world’s thinnest and lightest single rope although actually it is a triple-rated rope meaning you can use it as a single In many ways the Corbie is best described as a “concept rope” - Edelrid pushed their technical limits to make a single rope this thin and were rewarded with an ISPO Gold Award for their design If absolute lightness is your first priority then the Corbie might be the rope for you - but it is a very specialist rope and has some limitations that need to be understood that go with that amazingly low weight and bulk Obviously then, the Corbie is a not a general cragging rope. If you are interested in the idea of a triple-rated rope (and I am increasingly finding them to be the most useful type of rope I use), then Edelrid Swift would be a better bet - the Swift I reviewed for UKC is still going strong three years later I feel the Corbie will be at it best in applications where abrasion is less of a worry but where its ultra-low weight will help; snowy peaks at high altitude As the ultimate sending rope for hard sport routes on overhung limestone The two Corbies I was sent for review also worked well as a pair of doubles for long trad routes; they were particularly good when climbing with two seconds meaning both climbers coming up behind the leader had the reassurance that they were tied to rope rated as a single but of course there are other triple-rated ropes that do this and that might be more durable when used as singles My own use of the Corbie as a single rope supports this it seems to work fine with Mega Jul - holding a climbers weight and lowering were no problem (indeed I also tried the Corbie with my well-worn Black Diamond ATC Guide and Petzl Reverso 3 and both also gave plenty of friction for holding climbers weight and lowering on a single Corbie) this advice (and the advice not to use the Micro Jul for a single rope) is contradicted by the instructions that came with my Micro and Mega Juls and that are still available on Edelrid’s website at the time of writing in late October hence our call for Edelrid to clarify their advice on this issue The Corbie is an amazing technical achievement and the technology involved in making a single rope of such low weight will surely feed through into more mainstream ropes over the next years That low weight does come at the cost of durability making this not the ideal rope for general climbing but if you need the absolutely lightest single rope available and understand the trade-offs then the Corbie is currently the contender to beat With aramid fibres and an intriguing three-layer construction this is cutting edge rope technology - literally So how does the Alpine Core Protect fare in the rough and tumble of trad climbing it's tempting to assume that thicker and heavier necessarily equals more durable and longer-lasting the Eagle Lite Protect Pro Dry challenges conventional wisdom A long established brand from the Czech Republic who has been at the forefront of rope manufacture and development for decades Tendon have been leading the way in rope technology advancement Manufactured at their Lanex factory in the EU This website is using a security service to protect itself from online attacks The action you just performed triggered the security solution There are several actions that could trigger this block including submitting a certain word or phrase You can email the site owner to let them know you were blocked Please include what you were doing when this page came up and the Cloudflare Ray ID found at the bottom of this page Subscriptions (n.) a messenger who arrives too late to be of use Sign up to emails Subscribe to Byline Times by so noncommittally blathering his way through a question about the Darroch affair in Tuesday’s Leader’s Debate that he all but guaranteed Sir Kim’s resignation the following morning All this a full two weeks before he actually becomes Prime Minister There was at least one glimmer of good news this week. After months of fence-straddling, the Labour Party finally tidied up their Brexit policy by agreeing that they would indeed champion a second referendum on any deal passed by the House of Commons—and With our politics in the state they’re currently in this policy of overt self-defeatism almost sounds like perfect common sense Given that Labour’s Brexit position is also to reopen and renegotiate a deal with the EU this shift of policy would of course put them in the unenviable position of (A) manufacturing a new withdrawal agreement and then (B) firmly and publicly arguing against it in a referendum But with our politics in the state they’re currently in But there is a snag in Jeremy Corbyn and Labour’s sudden light-seeing shift to Remain it may have come too late for the Labour Party as a whole Could these deserters be tempted back to the Corbyn fold of course: a corbie-messenger is a messenger who returns too late to be of use etymologically there’s no Corbyn in corbie As Scots and North Country readers will undoubtedly know a corbie is a raven or crow—a word derived from the birds’ Old French name Its association with laggardly message-bearing is a biblical one: according to the Book of Genesis until the waters were dried up from off the earth.” But while the dove eventually reappeared with an olive leaf in its beak It’s this that lies behind the expression corbie-messenger which first appeared in independent use in English way back in the fifteenth century It’s remained stranded on the outskirts of the language ever since all but solely maintained by a handful of regional dialects.  Oh, wait—this week wasn’t so bad after all Byline Times is brought to you by a dedicated team of journalists and contributors – producing independent, fearless, investigative and thought-provoking journalism not found in the established media. 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AboutContactSubscriptions Complaints Byline Media Holdings Ltd, Byline Times & Yes We Work Ltd JACKSONVILLE – A man was arrested in connection with a deadly shooting late last month in the Sherwood Forest neighborhood of Northwest Jacksonville the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office announced Wednesday is charged with manslaughter and evidence tampering Just before 9 p.m. Sept. 28, police responded to a shooting on Roanoke Boulevard near Gisborne Drive Police said they found a 26-year-old man who appeared to be suffering from at least one gunshot wound the investigation led to a warrant being obtained for the suspect Police said Corbie was taken into custody several days later in Albany and then was transported back to Jacksonville Corbie was booked early Wednesday morning into the Duval County jail Anyone with additional information about the investigation is asked to call the Sheriff’s Office at 904-630-0500 or email JSOCrimeTips@jaxsheriff.org. 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Click here to take a moment and familiarize yourself with our Community Guidelines TV Listings Email Newsletters RSS Feeds Contests and Rules Contact Us Careers at WJXT / WCWJ Closed Captioning / Audio Description WJXT Public File WJXT EEO Report WCWJ Public File WCWJ EEO Report Terms of Use Privacy Policy Do Not Sell My Info FCC Applications Copyright © 2025 News4JAX.com is managed by Graham Digital and published by Graham Media Group A 20-year-old man is behind bars in Jacksonville after a Sept. 28 fatal shooting in the 5200 block of Roanoke Boulevard Isaieh Amari Corbie was tracked to Albany and extradited back on Wednesday to face manslaughter and evidence-tampering charges Officers responded to the Sherwood Forest area to find the 26-year-old victim on a front yard suffering from at least one gunshot wound Investigators said the shooter was seen driving a burgundy or maroon four-door sedan The investigation led to a warrant issued for Corbie The Sheriff's Office did not indicate a possible motive and the victim's name has not been released Kylie Rae Harris' 6-year-old daughter performed a special musical tribute to her departed mother on Wednesday (Sept 11) during a celebration of life service to honor Harris in Texas People reports that Harris' daughter, Corbie, performed alongside Texas-based country and rock singer Bonnie Bishop, singing a song Harris released on her final, self-titled EP in March titled "Twenty Years From Now." The song was an apology of sorts from mother to daughter for all of the mistakes she had made, expressing hope that one day, Corbie could forgive her mother's past and her choices. Harris, 30, was trying to overcome a very difficult past at the time of her death in a car accident in Taos "You deserve nothing less than happiness / And so do I / Twenty years from now / My prayer is that somehow / You’ll forgive all my mistakes and be proud of the choice I made / God I hope I’m still around / Twenty years from now," Harris sang to her daughter in the lyrics to "Twenty Years From Now." Harris' friends, family and musical colleagues celebrated her life at a ceremony at Prestonwood Baptist Church in Plano, Texas. Her stepfather, Brent Cowan, delivered the eulogy, and family friend Deborah Mash tells E! that “there was an outpouring of support from Texas musicians who attended in person and sent their condolences.” the Chevrolet Equinox Harris was driving clipped a Chevrolet Avalanche from behind sending the singer's vehicle into the oncoming lane where she struck a white 2008 Jeep driven by 16-year-old Maria Elena Cruz head-on Harris and Cruz were both pronounced dead at the scene Taos News reports that investigators believe speed and alcohol played a role in the crash. A toxicology report is pending and will take weeks, but Sheriff Jerry Hogrefe blamed Harris for the accident in talking to Taos News saying, "At this time I will say with most certainty that Miss Cruz was an innocent victim of this senseless crash caused by Ms Harris' past included an abusive relationship she was in just after high school that ended up with her facing trouble with the law. According to her Facebook page that happened during a "dark period where she alienated nearly everyone important to her." Public records show that Harris was charged with aggravated assault with a deadly weapon in May of 2009 a form of probation that allowed a plea of guilty or no contest to be removed from her record after completing the terms of her agreement Harris' charges in that matter were dismissed on May 19 Harris also had a DWI in 2017 in which her blood alcohol level exceeded .15 She had an ignition interlock installed in her vehicle by court order after that incident Harris' mother, Betsy Cowan, tells People that alcohol was “something [Harris] struggled with on-and-off over the years." These Country Singers Know Tragedy All Too Well:  It's such a sad situation.\nRead More Kylie Rae Harris' 6-year-old daughter People reports that Harris' daughter, Corbie, performed alongside Texas-based country and rock singer Bonnie Bishop, singing a song Harris released on her final, self-titled EP in March titled "Twenty Years From Now." The song was an apology of sorts from mother to daughter for all of the mistakes she had made, expressing hope that one day, Corbie could forgive her mother's past and her choices. Harris, 30, was trying to overcome a very difficult past at the time of her death in a car accident in Taos Harris' friends, family and musical colleagues celebrated her life at a ceremony at Prestonwood Baptist Church in Plano, Texas. Her stepfather, Brent Cowan, delivered the eulogy, and family friend Deborah Mash tells E! that “there was an outpouring of support from Texas musicians who attended in person and sent their condolences.” Taos News reports that investigators believe speed and alcohol played a role in the crash. A toxicology report is pending and will take weeks, but Sheriff Jerry Hogrefe blamed Harris for the accident in talking to Taos News Harris' past included an abusive relationship she was in just after high school that ended up with her facing trouble with the law. According to her Facebook page Harris' mother, Betsy Cowan, tells People that alcohol was “something [Harris] struggled with on-and-off over the years." When you write a Golf Advisor course review now through December 31 your review will be entered into Golf Advisor’s Rate to Escape: Maui Sweepstakes for a chance to win a five-star trip to Maui One Grand Prize winner and guest will travel in an AVIS rental car for six nights/ seven days of accommodations with the latest gear from OGIO to play on the finest fairways in Maui We’re also giving away 12 Golf Advisor Swag bags to lucky reviewers FRASERBURGH, Aberdeenshire, Scotland -- Golfers driving by Fraserburgh Golf Club probably aren't tempted to stop. The first and 18th holes of the Corbie Hill Course across the street from the modest two-story clubhouse look mostly non-descript is one of Scotland's most underrated links The dunes on the other side of Corbie Hill frame a unique collection of holes The par 4 second climbs up the hill to review stunning views of Fraserburgh Bay and the town par-4 third plays downhill from this elevated perch The par 3s on the front nine are spectacular the fifth hidden by a dune hump and the treacherous seventh surrounded by deep bunkers The highest dunes pinch the par-5 15th hole and par-4 16th hole delivering a fine climax to a rewarding round of golf that costs much less than the other bucket-list links of the region "Twenty Years from Now," was a dedication to her daughter He told police he was trying to "save them." Paul man was sentenced Tuesday to 72 years in prison for killing his ex-girlfriend her teenage daughter and her 11-year-old son pleaded guilty to three counts of second-degree murder in the deaths of D'Zondria D Jones was sentenced in Ramsey County District Court Jones eventually confessed to the shooting but gave inconsistent answers on the motive "Jones didn't know why he killed them," charges say but claimed he was trying to "save them." An officer was called to the home on a welfare check only an hour before the January shooting and turned away after Wallace answered the door and told him she was all right Officers were called to a fourplex on the 700 block of Jessie Street at around 3 p.m after a relative entered the home and saw blood "everywhere," according to the criminal complaint First responders found La'Porsha wounded on the floor Her mother was dead on the couch with two gunshot wounds Son Ja'Corbie was still alive and told first responders Jones shot him He died a few hours later in emergency surgery Wallace told her mother she'd broken off the relationship with Jones several weeks earlier but relayed concerns about his increasingly violent behavior. A nephew later told police that Jones continued to come by the house even after the breakup and always carried a semiautomatic handgun. The nephew recalled an incident in December where Jones broke in through a kitchen window, "swung her around," and accused her of seeing other men. Jones eventually calmed down, charges say. The next morning he fired a pistol at Wallace but missed. She never reported the incident to police. "She was fearing for her life," her mother, Mary Wallace, told the Star Tribune. She reportedly began seeing someone else in mid-January. "He was jealous." Alex Chhith is a general assignment reporter for the Minnesota Star Tribune. No Section Peek inside homes for sale in the Twin Cities area After falling behind 17-0 at halftime and being dominated most of the game the Bulldogs may have locked up a spot in the College Football Playoff Home E-Paper Traffic Cameras Classifieds Ethne Cor­bie of St An­tho­ny Dri­ve West­moor­ings Daugh­ter of the late Win­ston and Hur­tanzia King Jef­frey; Sylvia Phillip and Michael Cor­bie and the Cor­bie fam­i­ly The fu­ner­al ser­vice takes place at 10am on Sat­ur­day 2nd Feb­ru­ary 2019 Author Ian Isidore Smart signs a copy of his book at the launch entertainment manager to some of Jamaica’s most famous music artistes with his proud parents Christopher “Chris” Noel John and Anna-Maria Martinez-John Guardian Media is the premier provider of multimedia solutions and authoritative insight on news TBC Radio Network and The Big Board Company Send us an e-mail here or call us at +1-(868)-225-4465 / +1-(868)-235-5668 Last year over 2,000 women and 400 girls under 18 received counselling and other support services to deal with trauma, from the police alone, the service has revealed. Aisha Corbie, head of the police’s social support services, shared the figures when she spoke to a gathering of secondary-school girls at a self-defence workshop, hosted by Project Phoenix Belmont, together with the police Victim and Support Unit on March 18. The workshop was held at the Belmont Community Centre, where girls can go for counselling, as part of a programme offered by the workshop's organisers. Prof Oluyemi Mashama teaches young students some self-defence techniques at the Project Phoenix Belmont's Self-Defence Workshop for Teen Girls at the Belmont Community Centre, Jerningham Avenue, Port of Spain on March 18. - Photo by Faith Ayoung “In the recent past,” she said, “the media has been littered with various incidents impacting our women and girls, from unfortunate homicides, robberies, assaults, sexual assaults and other (events that) end unfortunately in a homicide. “The Victim Support Unit...provided assistance just in the year 2023 to 2,486 women, with 419 of them being our girls. “This year, we are hoping the numbers don’t go in that direction.” Jaide Gabriel of East Mucurapo Secondary School receives a prize for participation at the Project Phoenix Belmont's Self-Defence Workshop for Teen Girls at the Belmont Community Centre, Jerningham Avenue, Port of Spain on March 18. - Photo by Faith Ayoung Since the start of the year, the police have provided support for 226 women, including 46 girls. “Empowering, educating, supporting, uplifting our girls is a key focus (for us). From left, Ms Nicole M. Young, Coucillor for Belmont east and founder of Project Phoenix and Acting Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP)(ag) Renee Bain-Keller participate in the self-defence demonstration at Project Phoenix Belmont's Self-Defence Workshop for Teen Girls at the Belmont Community Centre, Jerningham Ave, Port of Spain on March 18. - Photo by Faith Ayoung The Victim and Witness Support Unit (VWSU) of the police service recently hosted its second annual self-esteem workshop for teenaged girls, titled Eye in Me II. The workshop was held at the Cascadia Hotel, Port of Spain, last week, and the 130 teenagers who attended got an opportunity to speak on issues affecting them such as: personal identity, social media, self-harm, financial awareness, personal hygiene, coping with romantic relationships, abuse, self-defence, child pornography and exploitation. Corbie said teenaged girls were one of the most vulnerable groups in society, constantly bombarded by unrealistic standards of beauty and having to actively avoid exploitation, resist dangerous peer pressure and juggle the demands of their home and academic responsibilities. According to her, workshops that cater to teenaged girls play a vital role in providing a safe space for young women to address their personal struggles, feel empowered and build resilience by acquiring invaluable advice to face the challenges ahead. Log in for full access to stabroeknews.com. You can also post comments, and manage your email subscription. Only one active session is allowed per subscriber. Caribbean Airlines announc-ed yesterday that its Chief Executive Officer, Captain Ian Brunton has demitted office and that Vice President Commercial and Customer Experience of Caribbean Airlines and Air Jamaica, Robert Corbie who had been acting as CEO of the Trinidadian owned airline for the last week, has been appointed acting CEO. Although plans were announced for integration earlier this month, the new board of directors has announced that as leased Boeing 737-800 aircraft arrive to replace the current Air Jamaica Airbus fleet, they will now retain the Air Jamaica name and branding. A FREE roundup of top news from Guyana you might otherwise miss. Delivered every morning. Join the conversation You can save this article by registering for free here. Or sign-in if you have an account Corbie Fieldwalker is watching Vancouver crumble through the lens of a digital camera Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience a neighbourhood that’s home to some of North America’s priciest real estate and coveted for its ocean We apologize, but this video has failed to load.Try refreshing your browser, ortap here to see other videos from our team.Play VideoArticle content“We started thinking about the last few years of media coverage surrounding real estate community and Vancouver’s rapidly-changing identity and how these properties could be used to frame those issue in an emotionally-engaging way that may be lacking in the current conversation,” said Fieldwalker Start your day with a roundup of B.C.-focused news and opinion By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc The next issue of Sunrise will soon be in your inbox Interested in more newsletters? 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Fieldwalker has been entering abandoned multimillion-dollar properties equipped with a DSLR camera and drone shooting them from every angle he can before they’re gone forever he’s filmed five properties in Point Grey and a few in the south Cambie area Fieldwalker said accessing the properties is simple: “We just go up to them and shoot.” the viewer is brought inside a 3,430 square-foot Point Grey teardown on Drummond Drive smashed windows and missing doors suggest it’s been many years since anyone called it home the camera pans and dollies slowly over peeling paint up a staircase and down hallways that show no signs of life  It would be the perfect set for a horror or post-apocalyptic film They make up a project called “Point Grey,” and explore the nuanced relationships between architectural patterns Fieldwalker said he understands he’s trespassing and takes responsibility for it but believes that because the properties are on unceded Coast Salish territory Many have sat vacant for five or more years as investment properties Fieldwalker said the films began as a personal project but he now hopes they might facilitate discussion about architecture “There needs to be sort of a change in the value of the community,” he said it’s about making money – and I understand because houses are going for a million dollars over offer and I don’t really blame these people – but it’s destroying the fabric of the city really quickly He doesn’t expect his films to change the views of Vancouver residents and the government but hopes they might preserve memories of the neighbourhoods where they grew up “It’s more about an archival record that can be referenced as we develop our understanding and appreciation for this stuff,” he said there were 974 housing-permit demolitions citywide in 2015 city council approved a Heritage Action Plan aimed at reviewing “the policies and tools used to conserve and celebrate heritage resources.”  The city approved its first-ever heritage conservation area in the First Shaughnessy District last fall The city issued 243 demolition permits of all types in the first three months of 2016 The “vast majority” of those were for single-family homes transmission or republication strictly prohibited This website uses cookies to personalize your content (including ads), and allows us to analyze our traffic. 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By continuing to use our site, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy You can manage saved articles in your account Last Updated on Sunday, 27 November 2016, 9:07 by Denis Chabrol An East Ruimveldt resident is presently in a serious condition at the Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation after being shot thrice about his body during an exchange of gunfire Police said the man was shot by a licensed firearm holder about 02:00 hrs Sunday morning at the Wings and Things Bar Investigations revealed that the victim Martin Bovell a seaman of 374 East Ruimveldt was outside the Bar when an argument ensued between him and the suspect over the victim resting his beer bottle on the suspect’s car trunk the suspect went into the bar and was followed by the victim who allegedly discharged a round from a handgun in his direction and he (suspect) immediately drew his licensed handgun and discharged three rounds at the victim hitting him in the region of his chest and abdomen The victim was rushed to the hospital by patrons and is currently undergoing surgery The suspect has since been taken into custody and his firearm lodged Four spent shells were retrieved at the scene An award-winning climbing rope claimed to be the thinnest single-use rope in the world goes on sale next month Edelrid’s Corbie 8.6mm triple-rated rope won a gold award at the recent Munich Ispo trade show The accolade was for a single product exemplifying innovation in its field An Edelrid spokesperson said: “Suitability for use in a single double or twin configuration is a result of Edelrid’s proprietary braided core construction “The incredible strength of this construction allows even very thin ropes to pass the certification norms for a single rope “The Corbie makes use of the full range of Edelrid finishing processes including Pro Shield where microscopic Teflon particles are bonded to the yarns providing a protective layer with greatly improved load-bearing properties.” The company said it features a Dry Shield hydro and oleo-phobic finish and extends the working lifespan of the rope a heat treatment that relaxes and then shrinks the fibres of the rope ensuring it remains both compact and supple throughout its long working life The award marks the third year in a row that the German company has picked up an Ispo gold award In 2012 its Cable Vario Via Ferrata set won and it scored again in 2013 for the Snipe dual-diameter rope The 8.6mm Corbie will be available from select retailers from March 2014 Edelrid also won an Ispo award for its Beast Lite a 12-point crampon designed to combine the robust aggressiveness of stainless steel with the lightness of an aluminium construction The crampon is designed for steep ice and mixed climbing and is recommended for use on vertical to overhanging mixed terrain where the vertical front points will not make extended contact with rock Edelrid said: “The 680g weight is achieved through the use of an aluminium body construction with 3D geometry that makes new designs and shapes possible which in turn increases the stability of the crampon “This allows for the use of thinner materials without compromising stability resulting in a crampon that is up to 60 per cent lighter than current comparative models designed for ice and mixed climbing “The Beast Lite also features a pair of forged steel front points designed to offer exceptional purchase on ice which can be easily adjusted from a double to mono point configuration to suit the needs of the climber.” The crampon also has an interchangeable binding system that allows for compatibility with both semi-automatic B2/C2 and automatic B3/C3 bindings The Beast Lite is supplied with anti-balling plates and will go on sale in winter 2014 More details on Edelrid products are on the company’s website We have updated our privacy policy because of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). You can review our updated policy on this page This website and our partners also use cookies to provide authentication You can set your browser to disable these at any time The mother of the second person who died from the October 14 accident at La Romaine thanked God for giving her an angel for 17 years Speaking to the congregation at the funeral of Dominic Jamal Israel Cardinal at JE Guide Funeral Home in San Fernando on Friday Carol Arjoon thanked them for their support and he decided he needed back his angel," Arjoon said as she broke down in tears He was involved in a two-way vehicular smash at the intersection near the La Romaine RC Church on October 14 when his friend Kerissa Maria Mary Dowrich were taken to the San Fernando General Hospital (SFGH) with multiple injuries He died at the hospital on October 26 while Corbie remained warded Principal of the La Romaine Government Primary School He described Cardinal as "a really wonderful student" who never gave trouble "Dominic was obedient and abided with the school rules," the principal said He said he knew this based on what he heard from people as well as from experience dealing with the passing of loved ones He urged mourners to place their trust and confidence in God God is the one we need to place our trust and confidence in "God bless you and continue leaning on the everlasting arms of Almighty God." shared stories about the pain of a parent who has lost a child Allan Cardinal "is a strong contributor to the pan fraternity." Allan is the musical director of Antillean All Stars Steel Orchestra He added that dealing with the loss has not been easy and he could imagine the pain Cardinal's parents were feeling Weekes urged the congregation to give the parents all the support they can He said people tend to tell parents who are coping with the death of their children that the deceased are "in a better place." He recalled a conversation with a woman who also lost a son and her neighbours kept telling her that he was in a better place 'Why don't you send your son to a better place?' That is the kind of pain we go through," Weekes said He read two verses from a poem he got when his son died Missing You and It's So Hard To Say Goodbye while Robert Tobay played a song on the steelpan The body was taken to the Rambert public cemetery for burial Some men have difficulty dealing with failure and rejection like they have no options and it sometimes causes them to make unhealthy choices manager of the police Victim and Witness Support Unit said that is the reason her unit was leading a workshop with young men – to show them their options and equip them to change their behaviours and their stories The second instalment of the five-part workshop Who’s Writing Your Story – Victim to Victor took place at the Beetham Gardens Community Centre on February 11 from the Morvant/Laventille Secondary School and the Russell Latapy Secondary School The first session took place in March 2020 The sessions were designed to be in-person and interactive they are being set up in smaller groups that follow covid19 protocols “The objective is to provide healthy alternatives for young males residing in at-risk areas They need to know that there are options available for them to cope with the effect of crime." the unit’s focus is to help crime victims or people affected by crime at the end of this there is an overall improvement in well-being That they are able to live more functional and successful lives that they are deterred from criminal activity that officials and policy-makers gain an awareness and understanding of their experiences we get real information from the individuals who are in the middle of writing their stories.” Corbie also hopes young men will learn the value of failure as well as rejection so it will be easier for them to bounce back from disappointments and make healthy choices If they do not have a sense of possibility if they feel the walls are closing in on them it is difficult to make those positive choices or that they have to do something illegal to get out of a situation She explained that the workshop lets them know where they can get emotional support if affected by crime and that they are not expected to be stoic It works on expanding their “inner strength” and qualities such as commitment It provides a safe space for them to work on changing society’s narrative about them and gives them the tools and power to write their own stories She said the unit is holding the workshops because of the large number of people it engages with very year A minimum of 2,000 new people are affected by crime every year Most of the cases were domestic violence and family disputes Corbie noted that some young men are victims of sexual abuse or are put in the difficult position of physically protecting their mothers or siblings These situations affect how they manage conflict now and in their adult relationships but we felt the need to do something that specifically targets young men A lot has been said about men on the whole over the past year so we felt the need to start with the young men because this is where you can have more sustainable behaviour change And because we believe their stories have not been told or may not have been appreciated “We want to plant those seeds of resilience so that when they become adults and are confronted with those types of crises It will improve their chances of dealing with it in a different manner.” the unit will focus on gender-based violence in time for International Women’s Day on Monday The unit intends to have “meaningful dialogue on the situation that is impacting the country.” she said the young men expressed their views and denounced the way women have been treated in TT society the unit does evaluations so it can be better equipped to help more people in the future especially as it intends to take the workshop to different schools and communities It also plans to have more programmes to reach out to the average person over the next year and help them to cope during the pandemic this is a Premium article and requires a subscription to read are two of the actors who appear in the short film Oscar's Excellent Adventure A movie by young people for young people about an issue many young people face - bullying light-hearted look at the serious issue of bullying and cyber bullying Niki Wright of Anamata Cafe says the movie came about because Anamata Cafe is expanding its youth development services and the movie was a cool opportunity to create something by young people around a really current topic "It was trying to showcase from a young person's perspective how they might navigate through situations where they're being bullied and options they might have the experiences of trying different options and the different emotions that they might feel "It's supporting young people to develop skills to navigate bullying and mental health and our role in Anamata Cafe is to provide opportunities that facilitate young people to develop those skills." Anamata Cafe put a call out on social media through schools and through the community for young people interested in working on the film project and wound up with a group of nine students aged between 12 and 17 who were keen to be involved The group worked together to come up with the concept and Joel brought in screenwriter Denise Edmonds who helped the group pull together something appropriate for the screen "They did two workshops of around five hours each," says Niki "The first one was around developing the script and the second one was filming makeup and they went to the Spa Park and the rugby league fields next to the hockey turf." Everybody in the group had a role in the film and Taupō Intermediate student Oscar McDougall Oscar has had quite a lot of acting experience but says acting for film was quite different to acting for stage "On stage you tend to have to say exactly the words you've been given but here you can really improvise really get into your character which I loved "It [film-making] definitely takes a little bit longer than I would have thought but it was worth it and the end result was incredible and Joel and the whole crew Oscar says at the start he only knew a couple of the other students but through the progress of the project they all connected really well together and had an amazing time The topic of bullying was something that resonated with everyone so it wasn't hard to come up with a concept for the film "There were a couple of young people that went seriously deep and it's such a massive problem." The movie was made over a week in August and then Joel took the film away and edited it into the final cut He says that the process of film-making taught the young people valuable new skills "They learned not just film-making but increased their self-confidence communication skills and made some new friends." Niki says because the young people were super-excited about seeing the finished version Anamata Cafe held a small screening for them and their families swore them to secrecy after and asked for their thoughts "The feedback was really positive and there's quite a huge appetite for more around filmmaking and acting and the arts." The group making the movie decided it would be timely to release it this week as it is Mental Health Week and bullying is a key contributor to young people's mental health Anamata Cafe clinical leader Maree Ginger says her staff regularly hear of students having problems with bullying including cyber bullying which can make a young person feel there is nowhere safe they can retreat to Niki says Anamata Cafe has seen a real need for services that enable young people to cope with bullying situations and help them move forward so it would like to see the Oscar's Excellent Adventure go out wider Tokoroa and hopes it can also be showcased nationwide through the national network of 11 youth one-stop shops that it is a part of "We've approached a number of schools and they are really excited and receptive to being able to showcase something made by young people for young people." Oscar says while he hasn't been a victim of bullying himself "They are so sad and put themselves down." He says his message to other young people is that bullying is a really hard thing to get through "Think twice about what you are saying to people: is it really nice is it really needed and how does it affect them?" He piko he tuna is about resilience and love the despite challenges of life Air Jamaica is to resume service to Chicago from Montego Bay in November The Lovebird will also be flying to Orlando said new carriers are being added to the fleet to service the routes Air Jamaica is beefing up its fleet with three Boeing 737 and four ATR The first two aircraft are currently being painted in the Lovebird colours and should be in the system by mid-August reducing the bottleneck passengers have been experiencing over the last two weeks in his first interview since assuming duties as acting CEO in January which has retained its national carrier status legally is also eyeing Havana and Grand Cayman routes but the news of a possible return to Chicago is extremely significant which is traditionally a strong market for Jamaica a return to that region by Air Jamaica would be very important and should allow for convenient direct service desired by the consumer," Evelyn Smith president of the Jamaica Hotel and Tourist Association (JHTA) cautioning that such a move must be executed sensibly taking into consideration flight times "The time the flight departs the Midwest gateway is critical to the feeder markets that are dependent on convenient connections," she said adding that while the CAL acting CEO outlines his plans the once-popular Los Angeles market would be welcomed "We would love to see the western US route revived adding that up to recently she was approached by a member whose business had dwindled owing to the lack of direct connections from the Hollywood renowned gateway But Corbie is far more concerned about rectifying the impact the recent delays have had on his passengers Admitting that he expected teething pains this summer he says the magnitude of the challenges far outweighs those expectations "The delay in getting the three 737 is a result of the situation in Yemen," he said which up to May had maintained an 85 per cent on-time performance is having its reputation tarnished by the delays "By mid-August there will be a significant difference We will improve reliability by any means necessary to bring back the trust," Corbie promises Air Jamaica operates between Kingston and John F Florida; Montego Bay to New York and Fort Lauderdale; and Kingston to Toronto we operate the minimum Jamaica routes and have the right to be recognised by the Government of Jamaica as the national carrier," explained Laura Asbjornsen more than 500 Jamaicans remain employed to Air Jamaica He boasted that May's numbers were unprecedented suggesting that by the end of the year the airline should break even Trimming and staying lean has not left the airline's sight as it continues to soar with the merger and the changes in the organisation are reflected in consolidation of the offices in the Norman Manley International Airport Having our reservation offices in Montego Bay has been very costly in terms of the building in which they are housed so we will build a call centre and part of reservations will be in Jamaica and part in Trinidad," he said Not willing to make any commitments regarding the tourism capital One of the things the acting CEO was certain of was the importance of having his merged team working as one He was also confident that Air Jamaica would return to London janet.silvera@gleanerjm.com View the discussion thread. There has been a change to the top management at Caribbean Airlines Limited. The Trinidadian airline, which has a controlling stake in Air Jamaica, now has a new Acting Chief Executive Officer. Caribbean Airlines has announced that Chief Executive Officer, Captain Ian Brunton, has demitted office and Mr. Corbie, who is Vice President of Commercial and Customer Experience, will hold the post for the time being. He will oversee a newly merged work force of 1,866 employees. Mr. Corbie was quoted in a release as saying that he has been mandated to have the airline function as one company responsible for two brands: Caribbean Airlines and Air Jamaica. Caribbean Airlines will maintain its corporate character, while Air Jamaica, will retain its name and own corporate identity. Although plans were announced for integration earlier this month, the new board of directors has announced that as leased Boeing 737-800's arrive to replace the current Air Jamaica Airbus fleet, they will retain the Air Jamaica name and branding.  Copyright © 2025 Multimedia Jamaica Ltd. All Rights Reserved. Picture suppliedA woman has appeared in Albury court after being charged with burning a man at a Howlong home All articles from our website & appThe digital version of Today's PaperBreaking news alerts direct to your inboxInteractive Crosswords, Sudoku and TriviaAll articles from the other regional websites in your areaContinueJake Loader suffered severe burns to much of his body during the January 7 incident at a Russell Street property Paramedics were called about 5.30am after the 23-year-old suffered life threatening injuries Mr Loader was first taken to Albury hospital then flown to The Alfred in Melbourne Jake Loader was badly burnt and placed in an induced coma Picture suppliedHe had been in an induced coma The 23-year-old has received several skin grafts in hospital and still has a lengthy recovery ahead of him Corbie Jean Walpole, 22, was arrested while travelling in a car between Howlong and Albury. She was charged with burning or maiming by using corrosive fluid and bailed on January 15 Walpole faced Albury Local Court briefly on Wednesday Lawyer Jason Hanke sought a 10-week adjournment before registrar Wendy Howard Walpole's bail was continued and she will return to court on April 30 Donors have raised close to $50,000 for Mr Loader and his family through GoFundMe. An auction will also be held at the Gerogery Hotel on March 16 with donations being sought A spokesman for The Alfred confirmed Mr Loader was remained in hospital in a stable condition on Wednesday THE police service is seeing a decrease in the number of people killed as a result of domestic violence, while the Victim and Witness Support Unit records a steady increase in the number of people being assisted with domestic violence issues. Manager of the Victim and Witness Support Unit Aisha Corbie said for the last few years and with the advent of covid19 there has been a steady increase in the number of people supported by the unit. She said last year there were 889 people – 649 women and 205 men. So far this year, 858 people have been assisted: 669 women and 189 men. Corbie spoke at the weekly media briefing on Thursday at the Police Administration Building, Sackville Street, Port of Spain. “We have seen some increased numbers since covid19, yes, but it may also be due to the fact that there is greater confidence in coming to make reports because of the advent of the Gender Based Violence Unit, which coincided with the same time of the pandemic in 2020.” Also at the briefing was head of the unit Supt Claire Guy-Alleyne, who said it saw the increased reports coming through the police app and online reporting. She said domestic violence is a national thing, and since the launch of the unit victims have been placed in government shelters and those run by non-governmental organisations, with all of them remaining anonymous. She said between January and November 4, 2020, there were 40 murders as a result of domestic violence, 22 men and 18 women. For the same period this year, there were 26 domestic-violence murders, with 13 men and 13 women killed. Guy-Alleyne also pleaded with the public, saying: “We shall have no more. Let us be each other’s keeper.” Thursday was the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women. But both women emphasised that both men and women are victims of domestic violence and encouraged all victims to come forward and report their abuse. Guy-Alleyne added that there has also been also an increase in reports from different migrant communities, with the perpetrators being both migrants and locals. At the time of the media briefing, she said she had no data with her on the increased reports. Sudoku and TriviaAll articles from the other regional websites in your areaContinueCorbie Jean Walpole sat in the back of the public gallery when the case went before registrar Wendy Howard She made no comment during the brief mention of the matter in Albury Local Court with the case further adjourned for charge certification on June 25 is charged with burn or maim with a corrosive fluid That is in relation to an incident where Jake Loader suffered severe burns to much of his body. This allegedly occurred at a property in Russell Street on January 7 with paramedics called to the scene about 5.30am MORE COURT STORIES suffered life-threatening injuries and after being taken to Albury hospital was flown to Melbourne's The Alfred hospital He required several skin grafts in the first stage of what is expected to be a lengthy recovery Walpole, who remains free on bail, was arrested while travelling in a car between Howlong and Albury.