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BMS monitors tropical wave east of Barbados

Residents of Barbados have been put on alert to watch a budding tropical disturbance moving across the Atlantic Ocean, which is forecast to bring elevated temperatures and scattered storm activity to the island by the end of the week. In an official advisory released Wednesday afternoon, the Barbados Meteorological Services (BMS) confirmed that no tropical storm watches or warnings have been activated for the territory yet. Still, local forecasters note that the approaching system will interact with slowing wind speeds across the region Friday and Saturday, creating conditions for hotter-than-average temperatures and pockets of heavy afternoon showers and thunderstorms across parts of the island.

As of 2 p.m. Wednesday, the tropical wave was mapped approximately 1,338 miles, or 2,156 kilometers, east of Barbados. The disturbance is linked to a broad low-pressure system that is currently generating scattered, disorganized thunderstorm activity across the central Atlantic. According to the BMS analysis, broader environmental conditions are only marginally supportive of gradual strengthening of the system over the coming days, as it tracks generally west to west-northwest across the ocean.

Forecasters add that the vast majority of the system’s active weather is projected to stay north of Barbados, reducing the risk of severe direct impacts for the island. The BMS has announced plans to release its next official update on the system’s progress at 11 a.m. local time Thursday, to keep the public informed of any changing conditions.

12 8 月, 2026
Strangers Lift Slab by Hand to Save Baby Trapped in Colombia Quake

On August 11, 2026, a powerful 7.4-magnitude earthquake ripped across Colombia, leaving widespread destruction in its wake and triggering desperate search-and-rescue operations that have now stretched into their third day. As of Wednesday, the national death toll from the disaster has climbed past 200, with communities across the hardest-hit regions reeling from collapsed homes, infrastructure damage, and thousands displaced.

One small moment of incredible courage and collective solidarity has cut through the grief, offering a glimmer of hope amid the catastrophe. Brian Osorio Zuluaga, a local resident, was speeding home on his motorbike in the immediate aftermath of the quake when he encountered the crumbled remains of a five-story building in the city of Cali. Even as bystanders warned of an imminent gas leak that could trigger a secondary explosion, Osorio Zuluaga refused to leave. He began calling out into the tangled mounds of concrete and steel, asking any trapped survivors to respond, before urging the entire crowd to fall quiet to listen for even the faintest sound.

To his shock, a weak voice called back from deep beneath the rubble: “Yes, I’m here. I’m with a baby.”

Without heavy digging equipment on site, Osorio Zuluaga and a growing group of civilian volunteers began clawing through the debris by hand, moving broken chunks of building material to reach the trapped pair. Their progress stalled when a large solid concrete slab blocked the final path to the survivors. The first collective attempt to lift the heavy slab failed, but the group did not give up. Counting in unison, “one, two, three, up,” dozens of strangers pulled together and heaved the slab out of the way, revealing the trapped baby and the man who had been protecting him.

When the slab was moved, rescuers found the infant boy trapped with his skin already turning purple due to prolonged oxygen deprivation. As emergency workers cleared the remaining rubble around him, the baby’s color gradually returned, a promising sign for his recovery. The child was quickly passed through a chain of helpers to a waiting police officer, who rushed him straight to an awaiting ambulance for urgent medical care. The man who had shielded the baby through the collapse, trapped under a smaller concrete plank, was pulled from the wreckage just moments later.

This small act of bravery is not an isolated story across earthquake-hit Colombia. On Tuesday, just one day after the quake hit, crowds broke into cheers in Cali when rescue teams pulled a woman alive from the rubble of another collapsed building. In the city of Pereira, CNN journalists on the ground witnessed rescuers and local volunteers forming unbroken human chains to pass buckets of cleared debris away from the wreckage of a fallen apartment building, working around the clock to reach any possible survivors still trapped. The disaster has left communities across the country grappling with massive loss, but widespread accounts of collective action and spontaneous solidarity from ordinary residents have become a cornerstone of the ongoing emergency response.

12 8 月, 2026
Teens Trade a School Project for a Paint Session on Mental Health

On a August morning in 2026, an unusual creative gathering unfolded inside Belize City’s Welcome Resource Center. What looked on the surface like a standard paint-and-sip workshop carried a far more special origin story: the entire event was conceived and organized by two high school students, who set aside a traditional classroom assignment to build a community space for open conversation about mental health.

Thirteen-year-old Arianna Grant and 14-year-old Jahmia Lodge, both currently enrolled at Saint Catherine Academy, launched their initiative under the name “Every Mind Matters.” The core of their concept was deceptively simple: create a low-pressure environment where adults could pause their daily routines, create a piece of art with their own hands, and speak openly about their mental well-being without judgment. Beyond organizing the art session, the pair also arranged for donated food and hygiene products to distribute to guests of the center, adding a practical layer of community support to the day’s activities.

The project first took root in July, when the two teens reached out to the Welcome Resource Center seeking a way to contribute to local community life. As they learned more about the population the center serves, the focus on mental health through art emerged naturally, according to center administrator Beatrice Vernon.

Vernon noted that the event brought a completely new type of experience for the center’s guests, most of whom are between 35 and 65 years old. “It was a surprise, and it’s another form of activity outside of what they’re used to,” she explained. “So for them, I know that it was an excitement for something like this happening here today with them, not only just painting but also with getting a little treat at the end of the session.”

For many participants, the experience carried unexpected emotional weight. One guest mid-session summed up the feeling simply: “I feel like I’m young again.” Vernon expanded on that reaction, explaining that the activity was far more than just a fun afternoon out. For many attendees, picking up a paintbrush allowed them to reconnect with creative joys they had set aside in childhood, and offered a rare unhurried moment to focus on themselves amid daily life stresses.

For the center’s leadership, the initiative represented a striking example of young people stepping up to address gaps in community support. “It was truly a blessing when they first came to me with the idea of being a part of the centre, bringing awareness to the community,” Vernon said. “And as young people, it was truly, truly grateful on our part that these young people saw and took the initiative of bringing awareness. They were able to bridge the gap between those that we at the centre were unable to reach.”

Vernon says she now holds out hope that the teen-led project is just the start. She expects it will inspire more young Belizeans to engage in local community action, while also helping chip away at persistent stigma and misconceptions surrounding mental health in the country. A full, in-depth look at the “Every Mind Matters” launch event will air this evening on News 5 Live at 6 o’clock.

12 8 月, 2026
Saint Lucia, Kalinago split tapeball fixtures

The second day of the much-anticipated bilateral tapeball cricket series between Saint Lucia and the Kalinago Nationals of Dominica delivered two contrasting results on Tuesday, with the visiting Saint Lucia Veterans extending their unbeaten streak to secure a 2-0 advantage in the series, while the host Kalinago Nationals claimed their second consecutive victory in the senior national fixture.

Hosted at the Kalinago Playing Field, located on Dominica’s scenic east coast, the opening clash of the day pitted the veteran sides of both regions against one another. After winning the toss, Kalinago Veterans opted to set a target batting first. Over the course of their allotted 12 overs, the home side compiled a total of 93 runs for the loss of 7 wickets. Top of the batting order, Abbisha Etienne anchored the innings with a knock of 25 runs, supported by useful contributions from Kenny Valmont, who scored 23, and Mario Lucien, who added a quickfire 15. The Saint Lucia bowlers, however, dominated the middle overs to restrict the hosts’ scoring. Marius Giddings delivered a standout performance with the ball, claiming three key wickets, which earned him the Player of the Match award. Glen Eurysthee chipped in with two wickets, while Anthony Adlein and Nick Abraham each picked up one wicket apiece to wrap up the Kalinago innings.

Chasing a modest total, Saint Lucia reached the required 94 runs in just 9.5 overs, for the loss of 3 wickets, securing a comfortable seven-wicket victory. Alvin Lafieulle produced an explosive batting display, scoring an unbeaten 65 runs to steer his side across the finish line, even as Kalinago’s Wayne Auguste put up a fight with a three-wicket haul for the hosts.

In the headline senior national match of the day, the Kalinago Nationals continued their winning momentum, defeating the full Saint Lucia national side by eight wickets. Saint Lucia took the first turn batting and posted a competitive total of 126 runs for 6 wickets from their 15 overs. Imbert Lorde top-scored for the visitors with 42 runs, while Orey Changoo contributed 21 and Garette Alphonse added 19 to the total. Federick Paris led the Kalinago bowling attack with two wickets, and Jason Paris, Neo Davis, and Dhal Wahland each took one wicket to keep the Saint Lucia total within reach.

The home side knocked off the required target in just 12 overs, finishing on 130 runs for the loss of just two wickets. Neo Davis, who was named Player of the Match for his all-round performance, scored a brilliant 59 runs, and combined with Riyad Paris, who made 49, to build an unbroken match-winning partnership that secured Kalinago’s second consecutive senior win in the series.

12 8 月, 2026
CCVC: We Weren’t Consulted on Split Access Changes

A governance dispute has emerged on the island of Caye Caulker, after the local village council confirmed it was excluded from preliminary talks about potential changes to public access at one of the area’s most popular recreational spots, The Split.

The Caye Caulker Village Council (CCVC) confirmed this week that it has made resolving the access issue a top priority, following revelations that the site’s new management had already initiated discussions with local ferry service operators about access rules without first seeking input or approval from the elected local governing body.

CCVC representatives say they have already opened lines of communication with leaders of the Lazy Lizard establishment and other stakeholders connected to the property, and are currently coordinating a formal sit-down meeting to discuss the misstep and clarify roles moving forward. In initial conversations with management, the council made its position clear: any adjustments to public access at The Split require prior consultation with the local governing body before talks are held with third-party operators.

As of the latest update, the council notes that no access fees have been formally implemented, and no ferry operators have agreed to pay any proposed charges, even after being approached by the new management. The council itself was completely sidelined from these early conversations, leaving officials working to untangle miscommunication and clarify jurisdiction over the public access areas.

In a statement outlining its core stance, the CCVC emphasized that it has no plans to alter or limit the public’s longstanding access to two key zones: the western public street and access corridor, and the eastern beach area. Moving forward, the council says it will balance two core priorities: upholding the legal rights of local property owners, and maintaining open, collaborative dialogue between the governing body and private stakeholders to resolve the dispute amicably.

12 8 月, 2026
HIA redevelopment at ‘advanced’ stage as control tower nears completion

St. Lucia’s ambitious upgrade of Hewanorra International Airport (HIA), the island nation’s key air gateway, has hit major new milestones, with the project’s new air traffic control tower nearly finished and a lead contractor selected for the broader redevelopment initiative, according to the country’s top infrastructure official.\n\nIn an on-the-record update with reporters from the St. Lucia Times outside Parliament Tuesday, Infrastructure Minister Shawn Edward shared detailed progress on the multi-year modernization project that aims to boost St. Lucia’s air connectivity and tourism competitiveness.\n\nEdward confirmed that construction of the new air traffic control tower is currently 95% complete, marking a dramatic jump in progress from just eight months ago. When Prime Minister Philip J. Pierre delivered his 2024 Budget Address in April, the facility was only halfway done, sitting at 52% completion.\n\nThe minister broke down the tower project into its two core components: physical construction of the tower structure, and installation of specialized air traffic management technology. Civil construction works have been carried out by NH, a construction firm based in neighboring Trinidad and Tobago, which has collaborated closely with a Canadian technology supplier to integrate the custom software required for air traffic control operations.\n\nIf current progress holds, Edward projects the fully operational control tower will be ready to launch as early as January or February 2025.\n\nBeyond the control tower, the full-scale HIA redevelopment scheme has cleared another key hurdle: the Saint Lucia Air and Sea Ports Authority (SLASPA) has finalized its competitive bidding process and selected a private contractor to lead the overall project. Edward noted that while formal contract negotiations are still ongoing, no binding agreement has been signed, so the identity of the selected firm cannot be released to the public at this time.\n\nThe minister emphasized that the contractor selection process followed SLASPA’s independent, rigorous procurement protocols, and was not directed by the Cabinet or Prime Minister Pierre’s office, reinforcing the government’s commitment to transparent public tendering.\n\nThe HIA modernization has a lengthy, checkered history that stretches across multiple administrations. Initial construction on a new passenger terminal launched under the previous United Workers Party government, but the project was put on hold shortly after the 2021 general election that brought Pierre’s administration to power. The pause was implemented to allow a full review of the project’s scope, costs, and priorities to align it with the current government’s development goals.\n\nEdward made clear that avoiding costly, drawn-out delays is a top priority for his team, drawing a parallel to the high-profile St. Jude Hospital redevelopment, which has been plagued by years of extended construction timelines. He told reporters he has repeatedly stressed to his staff that the HIA project must not fall into the same pattern of long delays.\n\n“Only this morning, I was saying to my staff that we have to ensure that the HIA redevelopment project does not become another St Jude Hospital in terms of the gestation period,” Edward said.\n\nThe current government has set a clear timeline for completion: the full, refurbished and upgraded Hewanorra International Airport will be delivered before the next general election, according to the minister.\n\nA large portion of the project’s funding comes from international development support: the World Bank’s Caribbean Air Transport Connectivity Project (CATCOP) is providing EC$121 million (approximately $44.8 million USD) to support key upgrades. Edward explained that this funding will be allocated to three critical areas: structural repairs to the airport’s main runway, modernization of air navigation equipment, and improvements to facilities for the airport’s firefighting and emergency response team.\

12 8 月, 2026
Flow Antigua Customers Win Big During CPL Season

As the Republic Bank Caribbean Premier League (CPL) approaches the peak of its competitive season, Caribbean telecommunications provider Flow continues to deliver exciting rewards to its loyal customer base through its popular seasonal promotion, the “We Live For This Summer Campaign”.

Three new winners have recently been announced, walking away with sought-after prizes tied to the region’s biggest T20 cricket competition. Local residents Garfield Jacobs, Denise Harris-Potter, and Mario Dorset all secured CPL match tickets, granting them access to attend upcoming games in the ongoing tournament. Dorset additionally took home a branded cooler as part of his prize package, joining the growing list of customers who have claimed rewards through the weeks-long campaign.

Flow launched the summer campaign to connect with local sports fans and thank customers for their ongoing support, aligning the promotion with the excitement of one of the Caribbean’s most anticipated annual sporting events. Images released by the company show all three winners proudly displaying their prizes, celebrating their good fortune ahead of the upcoming matches they will attend.

12 8 月, 2026
Saint Lucia Cruise Port awards two undergraduate scholarships

In a continued push to invest in Saint Lucia’s next generation of leaders, Saint Lucia Cruise Port (SLCP) has awarded two full, multi-year undergraduate scholarships to exceptional local students, marking the second cycle of its impact-driven youth education initiative.

The formal award ceremony took place on August 7, where the 2026 scholarships were presented to recipients Shyne Savory and Rhea Barrett, who will pursue their higher education at accredited post-secondary institutions in North America. Savory will enroll at Bishop’s University in Canada, where she will major in Arts Administration with a concentration in Drama and a minor in Marketing. Barrett, meanwhile, will move to the United States to attend Florida State University, working toward a degree in Cell and Molecular Neuroscience.

Unlike partial scholarships that only cover a portion of study costs, SLCP’s full award covers all core academic and living expenses for up to four years of undergraduate study. This comprehensive package includes tuition fees, on-campus accommodation, course materials, meal plans, and round-trip airfare between Saint Lucia and the student’s host country. Eligible study destinations include accredited universities across the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, and all campuses of the University of the West Indies, giving recipients flexibility to choose programs that align with their career goals.

Launched in 2025, the scholarship program supported four inaugural students pursuing degrees in engineering and medicine in its first year. For the 2026 selection cycle, SLCP adjusted its focus to intentionally support both STEM and non-STEM academic pathways that align with Saint Lucia’s long-term workforce development and national economic priorities.

A total of 93 qualified local students submitted applications for the 2026 awards, all demonstrating strong academic track records, active community engagement, and diverse personal and professional interests. To streamline the selection process, SLCP implemented a new centralized online application system that manages submissions and completes an initial automated screening of eligibility criteria. After the first round, an independent scholarship committee reviewed shortlisted applications through a blind review process, removing applicants’ names to reduce implicit bias. Committee members evaluated candidates based on three core criteria: past academic performance, demonstrated leadership potential, and alignment of the applicant’s chosen field with national development priorities.

Speaking at the award presentation, Bernice Marcellin, Director of the Human Resource Development Unit within Saint Lucia’s Ministry of Education, emphasized the critical role of targeted investment in education to build a skilled, diverse professional workforce that drives inclusive national growth. John Paul Estephane, Minister in the Ministry of Tourism and Commerce, also praised the initiative, highlighting how private sector entities can complement government efforts to empower young people and advance national development goals.

Lancelot Arnold, Director of GPH Eastern Caribbean and General Manager of Saint Lucia Cruise Port, noted that the scholarship program is a core reflection of SLCP’s long-standing organizational commitment to investing in people. Arnold added that the inaugural cohort of 2025 scholars is already performing strongly in their programs, and that SLCP remains committed to providing ongoing support to all recipients throughout their academic journeys and as they transition into professional careers.

With the addition of Savory and Barrett to the growing cohort of SLCP scholars, the organization has reaffirmed its commitment to continued investment in Saint Lucia’s youth, with a goal of nurturing the next generation of skilled professionals and leaders across both STEM and creative, arts-focused fields.

12 8 月, 2026
Belizean Sommelier Ian Nal returns home to strengthen Caribbean hospitality skills

A trailblazing Caribbean hospitality professional is leveraging decades of global industry experience to lift up the next generation of tourism workers across his home region, bringing specialized wine and beverage expertise that is raising the bar for luxury hospitality across the Caribbean.

Ian Adrian Nal, the first certified sommelier from the Caribbean Community, has built a decades-long international career spanning elite dining establishments in New York City, after getting his start through a transformative educational opportunity from the Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO) Foundation. Now, he is returning to his roots to share his hard-won knowledge with local hospitality teams, starting with a pair of intensive training workshops held recently in Belize.

The CTO Foundation, the charitable scholarship wing of the leading regional tourism body, has spotlighted Nal’s full-circle journey as a powerful example of the long-term impact of investing in Caribbean talent. Nal was selected as the second recipient of the Audrey Palmer Hawks Memorial Scholarship, a prestigious award that covered his studies at Cornell University’s world-renowned Hotel School. That educational foundation laid the groundwork for a standout career that would take him across leading hospitality, food and beverage organizations across the United States.

After completing his academic program, Nal cut his professional teeth at CTO’s New York headquarters, followed by a stint at *Travel + Leisure* magazine. He went on to claim senior beverage roles at high-profile dining establishments: Chef Richard Sandoval’s acclaimed restaurant group, Michelin-starred Chef Terrance Brennan’s Artisanal, and the iconic Oak Room at New York’s legendary Plaza Hotel.

Nal’s professional credentials are among the most impressive in the field: he has held certification as a sommelier with the American Sommelier Association since 2001, when he earned the highest score across the country on his final certification exam. He also holds a Level 1 Certificate from the Court of Master Sommeliers, has developed award-winning wine lists that earned multiple Wine Spectator Awards, placed highly in national wine and cocktail competitions, and was featured in *The New York Times* celebrated Dining section.

Despite his international success, Nal has set his sights on lifting up the Caribbean’s hospitality sector, where tourism serves as a core economic driver for dozens of small island nations. He aims to pass on his specialized knowledge to local workers, helping regional destinations upgrade their luxury hospitality offerings and deliver more memorable experiences to visitors.

His most recent capacity-building work brought him to Belize, where he led two hands-on Wine Sommelier Training sessions in partnership with the Belize Tourism Board (BTB) and its Elevate Training Institute. One workshop was hosted on Ambergris Caye’s popular tourist hub San Pedro, while the second took place in Belize City. Participants ranged from practicing restaurant and bar staff, bartenders and mixologists to hospitality managers, supervisors and local wine enthusiasts.

The training covered a comprehensive curriculum tailored to the needs of Caribbean hospitality professionals, including foundational knowledge of grape cultivation, winemaking processes, key grape varieties and global wine styles, hands-on tasting techniques, custom wine pairing with local Caribbean cuisine, proper wine service protocol, and advanced hospitality best practices.

Nal summed up his core mission simply: “My goal is simple: to make wine easy to understand, fun to explore, and powerful in creating memorable experiences.” Looking forward, he plans to expand his wine and beverage training programs across the entire Caribbean, forging new partnerships with both public sector tourism bodies and private hospitality businesses. His overarching aim is to upskill local hospitality professionals and strengthen the region’s fast-growing luxury lifestyle tourism sector.

Leaders across Belize’s tourism sector have praised Nal’s work as a critical investment in the country’s most important industry. Lloyd Enriquez, Director of Cruise and Capacity Development at the Belize Tourism Board, emphasized that specialized wine knowledge is a key component of upgrading visitor experiences and strengthening the skills of Belize’s tourism workforce.

“Having a Belizean professional of Ian Nal’s caliber lead this training is especially meaningful. It demonstrates that we have local talent with international expertise who can help build capacity here at home and serve as example for others throughout the Caribbean,” Enriquez noted.

CTO Foundation Chairwoman Jacqueline echoed that praise, noting that Nal’s full-circle career perfectly embodies the Foundation’s core mission of investing in Caribbean talent. “Ian Nal’s story is a powerful example of what can happen when we invest in the education and potential of Caribbean people. His journey from CTO Foundation scholarship recipient to an internationally recognized hospitality professional, and now a mentor and educator giving back to the region, embodies the spirit of the Foundation. We are proud to see his expertise being shared with the next generation of Caribbean tourism professionals,” Johnson said.

Local hospitality businesses that participated in the San Pedro training also highlighted the transformative impact of the program. Leaders at Larimar Seafood and Steakhouse, one of Belize’s top dining destinations, called the workshop an invaluable professional development opportunity for their team.

“This wine training was an incredible experience for our team, and it was inspiring to hear our staff say they learned so much about wine and service that they had never known before. That knowledge will help them provide an even better experience for our guests,” said Larimar proprietor Ruben Muñoz. Muñoz thanked Nal for returning to Belize to share his expertise, calling his commitment to giving back to his home country “truly commendable,” and also recognized the Belize Tourism Board for its ongoing support of hospitality workforce development.

For the CTO Foundation, Nal’s career trajectory illustrates how targeted investment in Caribbean tourism professionals can create a self-sustaining cycle of education, achievement, mentorship and inclusive regional development. The Foundation reaffirmed its ongoing commitment to supporting the education and professional development of Caribbean nationals, while strengthening the skilled workforce that forms the backbone of the region’s $50 billion tourism industry. Professionals looking to connect with Nal for training opportunities can reach him through his official website, LiquidAssetsBeverage.com.

12 8 月, 2026
Beveiliger beschoten bij Royal Hill, ZiJin/RGM meldt reeks gewelddadige aanvallen

On August 9 at approximately 10:10 p.m. local time, a shooting incident targeting security staff at Zijin Rosebel Gold Mines (ZiJin/RGM) left one guard injured in the Royal Hill concession area of the company’s Surinamese operations, marking the most serious event in a growing string of violent attacks by unauthorized intruders on mine personnel. The injured guard was shot from the surrounding forest while conducting a routine patrol, hit by six lead pellets in his lower left leg. After receiving initial on-site first aid at the mine, he was transferred to the emergency department of the Academic Hospital Paramaribo, where he remains under ongoing care. Company representatives confirmed that the mine’s management is closely monitoring the guard’s condition and providing all necessary support for his treatment and recovery.

This shooting is not an isolated incident, ZiJin/RGM emphasized. Just one week earlier, on August 2, a second security officer was attacked with stones thrown by unauthorized intruders, losing a tooth in the assault. Mine patrol teams assigned to monitor open pit areas have also faced repeated stone-throwing attacks over recent weeks. These consecutive events have created escalating safety risks for the mine’s security personnel, who are tasked with maintaining order and safety across the concession. The company called the August 9 shooting the most severe violent confrontation recorded in the area in recent months.

All incidents have been formally reported to Surinamese law enforcement authorities. ZiJin/RGM has called on local officials to launch a prompt, thorough investigation to identify the perpetrators and hold them legally accountable for the attacks. Beyond the investigation, the mining firm is pushing for strengthened, authority-led patrols across the concession, alongside what it describes as “lawful, necessary and proportional measures” to protect human life and preserve public order in the active mining region.

ZiJin/RGM reaffirmed that it operates legally within its granted concession boundaries, and noted that all its security personnel operate under a formal code of conduct centered on restraint, de-escalation and non-violent response to incursions. The company confirmed that despite repeated attacks, security teams have maintained this restrained approach to all interactions with intruders. The mine also highlighted the inherent extreme dangers of unauthorized presence in active mining zones: open pit mining operations carry severe inherent safety hazards, so the company enforces measures to prevent unauthorized entry to protect all people in and around the concession. This commitment to safety, the firm noted, extends to all groups: its own employees, contract workers, neighboring community residents, and artisanal small-scale gold prospectors alike.

“No person working to maintain safety and order should be subjected to gunfire, stone attacks, or any other form of violence,” a company spokesperson stated. “Every worker has the right to return home safely at the end of their shift.”

12 8 月, 2026