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LIAT 2020 Prepares for Imminent Relaunch with Test Flights
LIAT (LIAT20) was seen conducting test flights today, April 8, at V.C Bird International Airport, signaling progress towards its anticipated relaunch.
Antiguan authorities are optimistic that LIAT 2020 will commence flights in under a month. Ambassador Daven Joseph, serving as temporary chairman, disclosed plans for the airline’s initial operations, revealing that it will kick off with a fleet of six planes.
To facilitate this endeavor, Antigua intends to procure three LIAT 1974 Limited aircraft, with the Caribbean Development Bank facilitating the acquisition at a cost of $12.1 million. Antigua and Barbuda have pledged $4.1 million towards the purchase of the first aircraft, with transactions expected to proceed imminently.
Joseph expressed hopes of obtaining the Air Operators Certificate (AOC) and acquiring the necessary aircraft within the next two to three weeks.
In addition to these efforts, the government is collaborating with Nigeria’s Air Peace to bolster LIAT 2020’s operations. This partnership entails the deployment of six aircraft initially, with plans for future fleet expansion.
Currently, one LIAT aircraft is operational, while the remaining two are undergoing maintenance, with the aim of having all three aircraft operational by September.
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Governor’s Office Delivers Trauma Risk Management Training to Frontline Officers in Virgin Islands
The Governor’s Office, with support from the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office, this week delivered Trauma Risk Management (TRiM) training to frontline officers in the Virgin Islands, including members of the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force, prison officers and volunteers from Virgin Islands Search and Rescue (VISAR).
The program is designed to help first responders recognize and manage the psychological effects of traumatic incidents encountered in the course of their duties. Participants received instruction on identifying early signs of stress-related responses and providing peer support following critical events.
According to the Governor’s Office, the training forms part of ongoing efforts to strengthen welfare and resilience within frontline services across the territory.
“By strengthening welfare and resilience within our front line services, we are ensuring that the people who protect us are supported themselves,” the Governor’s Office said in a statement.
Officials thanked participants for their involvement and acknowledged the trainer for leading the sessions.
Trauma Risk Management, commonly known as TRiM, is a peer-support process used in emergency services and military settings to assess and address the mental health impact of traumatic exposure.
Maya Marcellin, Teen Universe British Virgin Islands, departed the territory on Feb. 22 for Nicaragua, where she will compete in the Teen Universe International Pageant.
Marcellin left the British Virgin Islands on Sunday accompanied by family members and supporters as she begins representing the territory in the international competition. The pageant will bring together contestants from several countries to compete in preliminary events leading up to the final show.
Supporters gathered prior to her departure to offer encouragement as she travels to Nicaragua to represent the British Virgin Islands on the international stage.
Governor’s Office Delivers Trauma Risk Management Training to Frontline Officers in Virgin Islands
Maya Marcellin Departs for Teen Universe International Pageant in Nicaragua
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