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INVESTMENTLAST YEAR there was a relatively that investment is needed to help that tourism and real estateA developers andMUSTextension and good research and the good yield for farmers as it relates aspect of the sector to continue to grow. the thing is really that as long as we truth a lot of emphasis is placed on to sweet potatoes and the hope is In fact, he said that to ensure the long encourage a culture in which people are tourism for example, but to what extent that they would be able to reap term viability of the agricultural sector permitted to speculate on agricultural do you see the same emphasis being similar benefits this year as well. in general, there is a need to invest in land and eventually be able to put applied to agriculture? It is not there,” That’s according to Chief Executive local agricultural land to help advance through an application to get a change he insisted. Officer of the Barbados Agricultural the sector. of use, the sector will suffer.Agriculture Society (BAS), James Paul, who said “Agriculture is competing with also needs to be backed up by good INVESTMENT on Page 4 All Barbadians, visitors can take part in tree planting project By Marsha Gittens everyone to support the ongoing Commission (NCC) and the national project. He was Agriculture Ministry. GOVERNMENT’S ‘Million speaking at Hope Plantation in Similar tree planting Trees for 2020 Project’ is not St. Lucy on Saturday where exercises occurred on the day at a partisan exercise but one about 2 300 shade and fruit Searles in Christ Church and that all Barbadians and trees were planted. This was at the National Botanical visitors can participate in. done by personnel from the Gardens in St. Michael. Some This point was emphasised by Barbados Defence Force (BDF), 500 trees were planted at each Minister of the Environment Barbados Youth Advance Corps, location. and National Beautification, the Soil Conservation Unit, Trevor Prescod who called on National Conservation TREES on Page 3

Chairman of Innotech Services Limited, Anthony DaSilva (left) jointly planting a tree with Director of the National Tree Planting Project, Dr. Chelston Brathwaite yesterday at Hope Plantation in St. Lucy. INSET: Minister of the Environment and National Beautification, Trevor Prescod adding soil to the tree while Chief Executive Officer of Haigh Communications Inc., Joy-Ann Haigh looks on. 2 • Sunday January 5, 2020 The Barbados Advocate The Barbados Advocate Sunday January 5, 2020 • 3 Innotech’s Chairman reports a mixed 2019 CHAIRMAN of Innotech economic situation under the Services Limited, Anthony Barbados Economic Recovery DaSilva says though 2019 and Transformation (BERT) was a challenging year for programme which has affected the company locally, in the us. So it has been a tough year region it was great year. here but it is has been a good He stated this while speaking year in some other on the side-lines of Saturday’s jurisdictions.” 2020 National Tree Planting Highlighting one of the Project at Hope Plantation in company’s recent major project St. Lucy.During proceedings at within the Caribbean, DaSilva the start of this exercise, said that Innotech assisted with DaSilva presented a $25 000 the construction of the second cheque to Environment and cruise pier at Port Zante National Beautification situated in the twin island of Minister, Trevor Prescod to go St. Kitts and Nevis. towards the project. “We had great success in St “It is a challenging year for Kitts. We have just completed in Chairman of Innotech Services Limited, Anthony DaSilva (right) presenting a cheque in the Innotech certainly in Barbados St. Kitts a major project there sum of $25 000 to the Environment and National Beautification Minister, Trevor Prescod. because like everybody else we for the government of St. Kitts are part of Barbados’ economy and a joint venture with the art cruise pier. The only one in He added while speaking for us both in St. Kitts, St. and obviously, Barbados’ government of Canada and the eastern Caribbean at the about this year’s projects, “We Lucia, St. Vincent, some of the economy has just gone through with a Canadian contractor out moment that can dock two are about to start a massive other territories and Barbados, a restructuring exercise with of western Canada, British Oasis class – which are the secondary school in St. Kitts we are starting to see some the government of Barbados Colombia, where we built a biggest class cruise ships in the and they are some really good prospects that are having to restructure its brand new, modern, state of the world simultaneously.” opportunities in the new year encouraging.” (MG) Minister hopes to pass one million mark by year end TREES from Front Page

“This is not a partisan exercise. This will have nothing to do with which government won 30 seats in the last election because that is the manifestation of the confidence of the people who put the government there, it is a democratic process. But I want to call onboard all Barbadians, non-Barbadians, all Barbadians within the diaspora to support this national and truly national effort by the Barbados government.” Prescod stated the public will be notified of where and when the next government led tree planting activity will occur. He also encouraged groups and individuals to plant trees daily. He said contact lines will be set up at the Environment Ministry and at NCC so the Ministry could be informed when this is done. It will be headed and Barbados Defence Force and National Conservation Commission personnel collecting soil to place around the trees being coordinated by Director of the planted on the day. National Tree Planting Project, Dr. Chelston Brathwaite. National Beautification hundred thousand, I am going to itself.” planting project. “As you indicate to us that you Minister also shared his hopes shoot for two million by the end During Saturday’s activity, DaSilva described the day’s have planted a tree, we will add of surpassing the one million of 2020.” Chairman of Innotech Services exercise as “a wonderful it among the numbers so that mark and having “two million” He added, “This is an Limited, Anthony DaSilva initiative by the government of we will not be falsifying trees planted island wide by ambitious project. The only presented a cheque in the sum of Barbados. I endorse the anything.We will be able to year end. thing that can serve as a social $25 000 to the Environment and sentiments by the Minister that come and tell you we have “I know we also included in encumbrance in this effort is if National Beautification this should not be viewed as a reached over three million trees the title one million and more the national spirit of the people Minister. It was revealed this political or partisan project but by the end of 2020. It is possible.” giving us the flexibility to get is not moving in harmony with money was the company’s an apolitical initiative that will The Environment and probably get to one million five policies of the government contribution to the national tree benefit all of Barbados.”

4• Sunday January 5, 2020 The Barbados Advocate 2019 a year of success for Childhood Obesity Prevention Programme By Cara L. Jean-Baptiste and a few individuals who have and the canteens about “So, the programmes went off a care for the cause and are alternative drinks that they can really well for 2019, it is FOR the Childhood Obesity invested in it. use for the children within the something that many Prevention Programme, 2019 Browne went on to note that schools, and that went really Barbadians are interested in and could only be described as a there was also the Model School well. We are really excited about paying a lot of attention. The truly successful year. Programme, which was launched the response of the vendors, they students in the model schools as As she spoke with The with six schools, where they have come onboard and they are well are really energised about Barbados Advocate recently, adopted being free of carbonated willing to learn new techniques the campaign and are really Stacia Browne, Communications drinks. in serving healthier foods and aiming to live healthier lives.And Officer for the Childhood Obesity Another programme that she drinks and that is something we then obviously let’s not forget Prevention Programme of the was proud of was the vendor are really excited about because Cheyne Jones with ‘No Sugar Heart and Stroke Foundation, training programmes; they were we want them to be able to earn November’ which was well highlighted that the Programme able to host three sessions a living as well,” she said. received by Barbadians, as they set major goals for 2019 and she throughout the year with the The Communications Officer challenged themselves to not was proud to report that they help of the Barbados Association went on to say that they drinking any sugar for the month accomplished most of them. of Retailers, Vendors and conducted two major campaign of November and they were Stacia Browne, She reported that they were Entrepreneurs (BARVEN). launches, in May and October, astounded about how well their Communications Officer for able to be part of the Coalition on “These programmes were where they advocated for the bodies responded to not having the Childhood Obesity Childhood Obesity Prevention, geared at training vendors in and removal of sugary drinks in the any sugar,” she Prevention Programme of the and joined 15 other organisations around the school environment schools. added. Heart and Stroke Foundation

Local stakeholders in the agricultural sector need more say INVESTMENT from Front Page that rather than rely on the local comes to the issue of agricultural involve the sector and get the do we have any real programmes knowledge, non-experts come up development and how for best results,” the BAS official to encourage that growth?” Too often, the agriculturalist with “hairy fairy ideas” instance the lands are best said. He made the point while said, the best practitioners in regarding what needs to be done, utilised to produce the type of Paul added, “Yes we did well noting too that the sector has to agriculture are left out of and no real progress is being food the country needs. So you with sweet potatoes last year, compete with the aggressive consultations regarding the made. have on the one hand, politicians but we are not producing enough marketing of imported food and sector and the use of arable land “I do not think that the and whoever else saying we need of produce such as yams and is finding it increasingly difficult and he is adamant that this stakeholders in the agricultural such and such, but there is no eddoes, foods which can be to compete as the playing field is practice has to stop. He lamented sector have enough say when it clear plan or strategy to say to grown here. But to what extent not level. (JRT)

The Barbados Advocate Sunday January 5, 2020 • 5 ‘Celebrating Textiles’ open at Queen’s Park Art Gallery CURATOR, Janice Cultural Foundation In “Celebrating Whittle is excited to (NCF), saw that there Textiles” exhibition, not only celebrate tex- were several people pro- Daniels had a number of tiles, but the artists ducing textiles in the batik art pieces on dis- who make them. 2018 exhibition. She said play. Some of the styles On Thursday, the that the showcase at- on display from other Barbados Advocate vis- tracted people who have artists include weaving, ited the Queen’s Park not presented in a while stitch tie-dye on various Gallery and spoke to and artists creating media specifically silk Whittle about the exhibi- larger and impactful and sea island cotton. tion entitled “Celebrating pieces. Some signature pieces in- Textiles”, which has been The Queen’s Park corporated screen print- opened since December Gallery curator noted ing and stitch processes 15, 2019. that pioneer, Joyce and Japanese techniques Whittle said that she Daniels, who started the like Boro Sashiko. conceptualized the exhi- Fine Arts Programme at The textile art exhibi- bition over a year ago, the Barbados Community tion included the work of also admitting that she is College (BCC), is a part Sylvester Clarke, a great lover of textiles of the on-going exhibi- Heather Dawn Scott, and her master research tion. Daniels was also Deborah Younglao, was on Madras fabric and recognised for her work Katrina Brathwaite, its impact as an identity as she received a Lifetime Dannielle Brathwaite, signifier. Achievement award for Clare Williams, Ayissa Whittle, who works her contribution to the vi- Burnett, Zhane Padmore, One of the young artists included in the "Celebrating Textiles" at the with the National sual arts. and Heidi Berger. Queen's Park Gallery is Zhané Padmore and her creative necklaces.

Artist Heidi Berger displays her two pieces in "Celebrating Textiles" entitled "At Midnight" and "Girl In The Boat".

6 • Sunday January 5, 2020 The Barbados Advocate CTO looking forward to growth in Caribbean Tourism Sector for 2020 IN 2019, Caribbean tourism versible. It is our responsibility said. recorded so far in 2019, it is our had its ups and downs, ac- to create resilience not only in Walters meanwhile noted that expectation that 2020 will, all cording to the Caribbean the tourism sector,but in all sec- the Caribbean tourism sector things being equal, be another Tourism Organisation. tors of our economies and by ex- ended 2019 in a position of year of growth, likely at a rate However, the CTO is hoping tension all sections of our soci- which all could be proud, having slightly lower for both stay over for growth in the Caribbean eties. We continue to commiser- seen an overall reversal of the arrivals and cruise visits. One Tourism Sector, in the year ate with our brothers and sisters position, at the end of 2018. way that we can arrest the re- 2020. in The Bahamas on the loss of duction in growth – or even In a New Year’s Message, the life and property experienced as CTO looking to 2020 maintain growth at current lev- Caribbean Tourism a result of Dorian.” “As we look to 2020, we should els – is to embrace the value of Organisation’s (CTO) acting He went on to point out that not rest on our laurels, but con- speaking with one voice, ONE Secretary General Neil Walters the cruise sector has also had a tinue to work to sustain the CARIBBEAN, to the rest of the described 2019 as “a varied year, strong showing in 2019, with a growth which was realised this world.” which both highlighted the 5.8% growth rate for the first year.At the same time, we must “To this end, it is our expecta- Caribbean Tourism strengths in Caribbean tourism three quarters. remember that we live in a tion that one of the outcomes of Organisation’s Acting and its inherent weaknesses”. “Implicit in this growth of volatile climatic region which the restructuring of the CTO Secretary General, Neil “The sector’s strengths were cruise visits is the fact that as while providing the palate for will be a new way of speaking Walters. evident in the significant growth occurred in 2018, there has been amazing experiences for our vis- with one voice to the rest of the rates experienced by most consistent growth of cruise vis- itors, must always be respected travelling world, thereby pool- market share which the Caribbean countries. Despite its in each quarter of 2019, albeit and considered in our planning ing our limited resources to be- Caribbean, the most tourism-de- contraction in some larger des- at rates which are lower than and development,” he stressed. come a stronger force for the pendent region, values,”Walters tinations, such as Cuba and the those experienced in 2018,” he He added, “Given the results maintenance and growth of the commented. (RSM) Dominican Republic, the Caribbean experienced an over- all 6.1% level of growth in visi- tor arrivals during the first nine months of the year. It is note- HCC updates infographic series worthy that the growth rates of BASED on recent research, the Infographic Series which high- the obesity epidemic among chil- lands, which include Antigua those countries affected by the consumption of sugar sweetened lighted the sugar content of some dren, and adults, and the average and Barbuda, Bahamas, 2017 hurricanes were substan- beverages among Caribbean of the sweet beverages that are data in the Caribbean showed Barbados, Belize, Jamaica, St. tial, in some cases up to triple- children is too high and this available locally. that one in three children were Kitts and Nevis, St. Lucia and digit levels.This level of recovery needs to be addressed, and in an In 2019, the Childhood Obesity overweight or obese. They noted Trinidad and Tobago. speaks volumes about the com- effort to bring more awareness to Prevention Programme sought that the sugar content of one The organisation congratu- mitment of the Caribbean to this situation the Healthy to advocate about the dangers of serving of many popular carbon- lated members of the CSO this industry, which has become Caribbean released an info- consuming too much sugar ated beverages and sweet juices Regional Action Team for their the lifeblood of several coun- graphic series. sweetened beverages, and they exceeded the entire daily sugar work and the development of tries,” Walters said. The Healthy Caribbean launched and implemented a intake that was recommended these unique advocacy tools.The He added, “During early Coalition (HCC) CSO Regional programme in six schools across by the World Health release also thanked the national September, a portion of the Action Team for Childhood Barbados that looked at decreas- Organisation and the American supporters of this initiative northern Bahamas was ravaged Obesity Prevention recently re- ing the number of sugar sweet- Heart Association. which include the Ministry of by Hurricane Dorian, a super leased a ‘2019 Sweet Beverages ened beverages sold to children. The HCC’s infographic series Health and Wellness in hurricane which broke many in the Caribbean Infographic According to the HCC, and is intended to be an education, Barbados, Barbados Moves, the records.The devastation caused Series: How much sugar is in other major health officials and awareness raising tool which Barbados National NCD was a further wake-up call to us your beverage?’ This infographic organisations, the consumption provides a snapshot of the sugar Commission, St. Kitts and Nevis in the region, that the climatic series is an update of the 2016 of sugar sweetened beverages is content of some of the drinks Moves and Trinidad and Tobago changes are here and likely irre- HCC Sugar in the Caribbean one of the major contributors to available in eight Caribbean is- Moves. (CLJB)

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Bridgetown EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST PROPOSAL FOR DESIGNS & CONSTRUCTION TO EXTEND BERTHING AREAS & TO EXPAND COMMERCIAL SPACE IN THE SHALLOW DRAUGHT transformation The Project: Barbados Port Inc. invites Expressions of Interest (EOI) from interested parties or firms to enter into a joint venture agreement for the design and construction of additional berths and ancillary facilities including the expansion of commercial space in the Shallow Draught. projects to get This forms a part of the procurement process and involves the screening and short-listing of firms who will then be invited to make submission on the following: 1. Detailed cost breakdown and schedules for executing each component of work, namely (i) Design and construction of additional berths, (ii) The expansion of commercial space, under way (iii) Ancillary facilities to support the marine operations conducted in the area, including storage, waste management and vessel provisioning arrangements (iv) A proposal VISITORS and per- detailing best practices for the management and operation of the facility. sons working in 2. A geotechnical assessment of the berthing areas on the west of the Shallow Draught Bridgetown are being 3. A business plan showing how the project will be financed and serviced. warned to expect some 4. A marketing plan detailing the strategy for making the project viable in the long term. disruptions in the 5. Draft agreement to cover all aspects of the project. coming future as sev- Aim: eral projects get un- derway. Barbados Port Inc. wishes to find a suitable Joint Venture team to implement the above project in a During last July’s Day turn-key operation: of National Significance, Prime Minister Mia Qualifying applicants, where necessary, shall meet the following requirements: Mottley outlined plans to reconstruct Golden a) A company registered under the Companies Act. b) An individual company or group of companies. Square in a bid to make c) Have a net worth which demonstrates its capacity to undertake a project in excess of more persons aware of Bds$20,000,000.. the importance of the d) Have experience in the development of infrastructure project in marinas or ports and area to the 1937 riots. demonstrated experience in developing strategies to drive marina business. And in her address to the nation on Thursday Documents: night, she gave more de- tails to the venture stat- Expressions of Interest giving details about background, financial position, operations, organization and other relevant information shall be submitted along with the following documents: ing that the establish- ment of the Golden a) Audited Financial Statements for the last three years. Square Freedom Park, b) Documents providing details of Company’s existing projects (global, regional and local). will result in the demoli- c) Details of the personnel who will perform critical roles in the development of the project tion of the National and setting up of the joint venture. Insurance Building as d) Brief approach Paper on how the applicant intends to proceed, including any special well as the old fire station declarations or reservations. building at Probyn Street. Prime Minister, the Hon. Mia Amor Mottley e) Identification of the project components which will form part of the joint venture and those that will be exempted. She revealed the proj- f) Experience in engineering, marine facilities design, retail planning, land use planning, ect would be carried out would be held with the have made our vendors property management and development. by the Barbados Tourism vendors at the temporary live for the last two g) Corporate reputation including litigation/arbitration history; health & safety; environmental Investment Incorporated market surrounding their decades, ther e are noth- policies; quality assurance and training polices. with the work done by dislocation and discom- ing short of woeful.” Vision Development, C.O. fort to help mitigate “And it is this govern- Procedure: Williams, Shelby losses, “but we can’t move ment’s intention not only Construction, Crane and forward without incon- to make them better, but Applications are to be submitted to Barbados Port Inc. Tenders & Procurement Committee by hand in a sealed envelope which must bear the words “Joint Venture Proposal for Design & Construction Equipment and several venience.” to make that location an of Additional Berths, Expansion of Commercial Space and Ancillary Services in The Shallow other companies includ- Speaking on the 100 area where all Draught” and shall be addressed to: ing one from Wisconsin, vending stalls to be con- Barbadians and visitors specialising in selective structed at the Fairchild will want to congregate The Chairman demolition and decon- Street market, she in- rather than have us hav- Tenders and Procurement Committee struction. sisted that this was long ing to see them operate in Barbados Port Inc. In the meantime, overdue “because the con- the way in which they University Row Mottley said discussions ditions under which we have,” she added. (JMB) St. Michael Six (6) hard copies of the proposal must be placed in the locked Tender Box located in the Reception Area of the Barbados Port Inc. no later than 1600 hrs on January 27, 2020. For further information, please contact Ian Stewart at 434-6100 Ext. 5001 or email Common Entrance Town [email protected]. Hall meetings begin Future Process: PARENTS and guardians volved in the administra- four meetings will be held 1. Based on the EOI submitted by the interested parties, Barbados Port Inc. will carry out an evaluation of the qualification of such interested parties. If at any time during the of Class Four pupils are tion of the BSSEE, also this Saturday,January 11 evaluation process, BPI requires and clarification in order to carry out the evaluation, it reminded that the town known as the Common at The St. Michael School, reserves the right to request such information from any or all of the companies/joint hall meetings for the Entrance Exam. Four Martindales Road, St. venture and the companies/joint venture will be obliged to respond to any reasonable 2020 Barbados meetings were held yes- Michael; Grantley Adams request for such information and to supply the same within such reasonable timeframe as Secondary Schools’ terday at Alexandra Memorial Secondary, BPI may require. Entrance Examination School, Queen Street, St. Blackmans, St. Joseph; 2. Based on an evaluation of EOIs received, interested parties, short-listed companies/joint (BSSEE) have com- Peter; Princess Margaret Christ Church ventures will be provided with the Request for Proposals (RFP) and shall be invited to menced, with the next Secondary, Six Roads, St. Foundation School, participate further in the process. 3. This document constitutes no form of commitment on the part of the BPI other than to round being held on Philip; St. George Church Hill, Christ provide further information on the Berth extension, expansion of commercial space and Saturday, January 11. Primary, Constant, St. Church; and ancillary services project. Furthermore, this document confers neither the right nor an These sessions are George; and Lester Combermere School, expectation on any party to participate in the proposed process. BPI reserves the right to being held to sensitize Vaughan Secondary, Waterford, St. Michael. withdraw from the process or any part thereof or vary terms at any time without assigning parents and teachers Cane Garden, St. All meetings begin at any reasons. BPI reserves the right to accept or reject any/all offer(s) without assigning about the processes in- Thomas, and another 5:00 p.m. any reasons.

8 • Sunday January 5, 2020 The Barbados Advocate ‘For the cause that lacks assistance, ’Gainst the wrongs that need resistance, For the future in the distance, And the good that I can do’ Editorial New year, new dawn – Part two IS the Christian faith like Gospel of Love; and that, Freedom of the criminal law? Does it love, really doesn’t depend compel us to do this or on the presence of physi- that or face dire conse- cal things to give it life. conscience – quences? Is it about heav- It’s as if “we have seen enly rewards for being with our eyes and touched good and rotten punish- with our hands the bread the other side ments for sin? “There is of life”. And it translates ONE of the justifications offered for the recent enact- no health in us… SPARE into the Eucharistic ment of the statute legalising the sacramental use of Thou those who confess prayer: “Unite us in cannabis by members of the Rastafarian religion under their faults…” Did Jesus Christ and give us your certain conditions is that such an initiative may be come as another criminal peace that we may do regarded as wholly consistent with an appreciation of law giver? Or did he come sounded very odd. But particular place or object. your work and be his body this group’s guaranteed fundamental right to their to remove the scales from think about it. Is it really We’re talking about a in the world.” Yes, we too freedom of conscience. Under our supreme law this our eyes to liberate our more difficult to turn air spiritual and personal have been commissioned includes the individual right, either alone or in com- true nature in the context into flesh as wine into presence experienced in to do his work, to become munity with others, and both in public and in private, of one law natural to us, blood, or water into wine? our hearts and minds, not his hands, to become the to manifest and propagate his religion or belief in the law of Love? You can’t They’re all mysteries, our stomachs. It’s a pres- ‘presence’ of his love. We worship, teaching, practice and observance. buy that, love, off a shelf. aren’t they? (Is a ‘mystery’ ence unique to each of us don’t have to manufacture The jury is still out as to whether the legislation has You can’t love under or- in this sense a polite word – Jesus knows us by our it. It’s there within us. succeeded in granting the group the full intendment of ders. No, but we can let it for ‘magic’?) We know,well names – yet common to Our job is to understand this right but, as we have suggested before in this space, flower within us by giving we say and believe, that in all. The bread and wine at that and live it, and this cautious approach was understandable, given the expression to the “govern- the Mass we experience the Eucharist give us the so “heal the broken- uncertain political implications of the move. ings of our hearts” in com- Jesus’ real presence. focus for that presence, hearted”, “preach deliver- Now, from the neighbouring jurisdiction of Grenada, passion, in loving kind- That’s a mystery too. We like two shafts of light in ance to the captives, and comes what we have chosen to term “the other side of ness. If we and the world call it a ‘sacrament’, an a dark room. But they’re recovering of sight to the freedom of conscience” with a fiat dated January 2, 2020 suffer, is it really ‘sinful- outward and visible sign not the presence itself. blind, to set at liberty from its Ministry of Education, Human Resource ness’ for which we call for of an interior, spiritual What does that pres- them that are bruised” Development, Religious Affairs and Information that all ‘mercy’ – ‘don’t hit us’ – or grace. And when we sup- ence actually mean? It (Luke 4:18). And this, the of the island’s schools must begin the upcoming Hilary is it ‘blindness’ for which pose that that’s the prod- means we acknowledge presence of Jesus within term with an hour of prayer. we call for liberation, re- uct of working with visi- the divine source of grace us to awaken us, the real According to a report in the publication, Now Grenada, lease, from the selves ble, tangible, things, it’s within us, Jesus himself. us, to complete the work the purpose of the edict is “to highlight the importance which are not ourselves? all very comforting. But We just know he’s there. he has given us to do, is of spirituality in the lives of young people”, although the With that in mind, let do we really have to work It’s like being in the pres- the most wonderful gift of proclamation itself asserts that the activity is geared at all our New Year’s hopes with tangible things as ence of friends when we heaven. The Eucharist, “highlighting the Ministry’s affirmation that prayers become our dawn. Yes, the sine qua non for spir- read their letters, or by re- the visible sign of hidden must be embraced as integral to the holistic develop- let’s “trumpet in a itual grace, to experience membering them as when grace, helps us under- ment of young people”. Galilean morn”. It’s my the real presence? we touch something stand that. Tangible Unsurprisingly, as we conjecture would be the re- dawn, and yours. It’s a Remember,Jesus’ pres- they’ve given us. It’s like things prove nothing. sponse here, there has been a seeming majority accept- morn which proclaims ence is a multiple pres- ever feeling that those Maybe imagination is ance of the initiative by those readers who have cared what Jesus is in our lives, ence. He’s present, we say, we’ve loved, now dead, are even more powerful. So to comment online, with one tersely dubbing it “very the law of love in action, in his ‘Word’ when the with us, that they’ve re- yes, in this New Year’s good” while another comments, “Excellent mandate the love which comes from Gospel is read. We say turned to us as the dead dawn what finer com- from the Ministry of Education both in terms of spiri- within us, from the heart that he presides at the do in time. As with Jesus mitment – to the Jesus tual and physical health and wellness!!! The education where the Kingdom Eucharist in and through at the synagogue at within, our hands as his – system is definitely heading in the right direction.” stands, the heart of Jesus his priest. He’s present in Nazareth reading from can there possibly be? This reaction is not universal, however. According to within us. He has no need the Eucharistic commu- Isaiah, his presence is as Go safely, then – until one reader, “Making first-century superstitions and to come again. He never nity, those of one body real as if we’d said: “The the next time. mythology mandatory in the twenty-first century is left us. with him. We say we dwell Spirit of the Lord is upon New Year’s resolution, progress? Time would be better spent on coding instruc- It was to insinuate all in him and he in us. He’s me.” It’s Jesus’ spirit from the boundary: “I’m tions”, while one Pancy Cross wonders,“Are you kidding this that last week I wrote present whenever two or which rests upon and not going to die because I me??? (sic) of a Eucharist of the imag- three are gathered to- within us. And what that failed as someone else. I’d As aforementioned, we have no doubt that given the ination, a Mass with no gether. In none of these means is that we too are rather just succeed at current state of affairs in Barbados, not least the recent altar, no chalice, paten, are we talking about a spiritually anointed, com- being me” (Margaret tragedy at a northern school, many Barbadians will host nor wine. Perhaps it physical presence in a missioned, to preach the Cho). readily urge a similar course of conduct for our several educational institutions. Few will care to be reminded that the affirmative right not to be hindered in the enjoyment of one’s freedom of conscience also includes the freedom not UK’s Johnson to meet to participate in the manifestation and propagation of another’s religion or belief.And while our constitutional text is not as definitive as that to be found in the First EU chief von der Leyen in London Amendment to the US Constitution that enjoins the LONDON – British the transition period accord. process, when ministers making by Congress of “any law respecting an establish- Prime Minister Boris that will follow until The legislation re- travelled to Brussels for ment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise Johnson will meet December 2020. Von der quired to implement talks, the second stage of thereof...”, it is not to be seriously contended that European Commission Leyen has said time is Johnson’s EU divorce trade talks will be held freedom of religion does not also permit an opt-out of President Ursula von extremely short “for the deal will return to par- in both locations. religious observance. der Leyen in London on mass of issues that have liament for further Von der Leyen, who The Grenadian provision in its 1973 Constitution is Wednesday ahead of the to be negotiated”. scrutiny on Tuesday and replaced Jean-Claude instructive. This provides at section 9 (2): “Except with opening rounds of trade Johnson has set a is set to be approved in Juncker in December, his own consent (or, if he is a person under the age of talks that will begin once hard deadline to reach a time for Jan. 31 follow- will also give a lecture eighteen years, the consent of his guardian) no person Britain formally leaves new trade deal with the ing his crushing victory at the London School attending any place of education shall be required to re- the bloc on Jan. 31. EU, betting that the in a December election. of Economics titled ceive religious instruction or to take part in or attend any The two leaders are prospect of another The hosting of a bilat- “Old Friends, New religious ceremony or observance if that instruction, likely to discuss whether Brexit cliff-edge would eral meeting in London Beginnings: building ceremony or observance relates to a religion other than they can strike a new force Brussels to move indicates that unlike the another future for the his own.” trade relationship in more quickly to seal an first stage of the Brexit EU-UK partnership”. The notice from the Ministry,referred to above, makes no reference to this provision nor does it, as should be Executive Editor: Allison Downes Telephone: 467-2000 News Fax: 434-1000 News Editor: Dorian Bryan expected, include an opt-out provision for those not of the Business Editor: Jewel Brathwaite General Manager: Sandra Clarke Christian faith. It is a matter worthy of further debate. E-mail Address: [email protected] Sports Editor: Corey Greaves Assistant Managing Director: Sean Eteen Website: www.barbadosadvocate.com Publisher: Sir Anthony Bryan The Barbados Advocate Sunday January 5, 2020 • 9

Old challenges continue into the new year THE new year has begun, country. The circum- nity to vote out the ruling to rule. What compounds but many of the chal- stances which led to that party.A rat smells to high their delusion is the will- lenges of the old one have decision over one hundred heaven when there is a ingness of the uninformed followed. years ago do not now message of a need for people who follow them to The old year, 2019, was exist, even if outside change by force, as op- support their folly. I re- marked by conflict, up- forces are attempting to posed to the vote, when cently saw a video of an heaval and violence at recreate them. It will take the vote is available. explanation of how the every level.While it would a lot more than misguided In Barbados, we live proletariat is often per- be useful to give this dis- youth and bad press in under a one-party dicta- suaded to vote against course some local context, the western media to torship.This is dangerous their interest. The expla- it is important to demon- destabilise China in 2020. and could possibly spell nation was the expert use strate that this mood The Middle East con- the beginning of the end of of social media to spread seems to be worldwide. tinues to be an area of they will now face terror the reality of circum- democracy here. But there lies and propaganda.This The demonstrations in challenge and instability. challenges unlike any- stances on the ground. is no evidence that the is certainly largely true, Hong Kong which were This was not helped by thing they have faced be- In the Caribbean, we majority of Barbadians but the ruling oligarchs intense in 2019, continue the killing of Qassem fore. He praised the New have the luxury of trying did not vote themselves were long able to bring into 2020. I had raised Soleimani, Iran’s top gen- York Police Department’s to be objective as we com- into this situation. Where about that result, well in this issue before and won- eral. “Severe revenge” has ability to protect them, ment on conflicts that are the people vote freely advance of Facebook and dered whether similar been promised by the but his demeanour be- far away from us. Those for the Government of Twitter. demonstrations could be Iranian leadership. trayed his confidence in closer to those events may their choice, that is the Money is a powerful so prolonged in other American commen- their much vaunted abil- be less objective and must Government they deserve medium which can buy major cities in countries tators believe that ity to keep the city safe. find ways of surviving and should have. Those people, as well as govern- like the United States of Americans all around the Many Barbadians and amidst bombs and open of us who do not like the ments. In an era of self- America or Britain. The world will now be the tar- other Caribbean people warfare. result, do not have the ishness, voters are more Chinese Government has get of Iranian revenge. have relatives that reside Leading up to the re- right to take up arms and promiscuous. Who pays exercised tremendous re- Iran may not respond mil- in New York. Further, cent elections in the sister bring down the elected more gets their support. straint in handling these itarily, for it may not have Barbadians jump on a isle of Dominica, there Government. Little thought is given to demonstrations. I believe the war machinery to plane and visit New York seemed to have been an Unfortunately, this the fact that the money that Government has a compete with America, and Miami for shopping attempt to destabilise the approach is not always will not go too far, but strategy to eventually re- but no amount of bomb- in much the same way as country so as to ensure a followed in some parts of their lives may be poorer gain control of the streets ing can protect American they go to Broad Street in change of regime. Pictures the world. It has become in the future. of Hong Kong from the civilians from terrorist Bridgetown. We all hope, coming out of that country popular for persons who Barbados has em- disruption of its young acts. American intelli- therefore, that that state suggested that there was lose an election to refuse barked on a year-long fete. people. The Chinese seem gence know this will be remains safe. open dissatisfaction with to accept the result and One certain effect of this to be playing the long the case. As a result, These two cases – Hong the ruling party and a declare fraud. The fact will be the directing of the game, rather than looking they have ordered all Kong and America and change of Government that they do not like the people’s attention away for a short-term solution. Americans out of Iraq. Iran, demonstrate that was needed. It did not result means that it could from the serious decisions Whatever the thinking, Within hours of the as- old conflicts, both intra- work. Interestingly, there not have been a fair one. that are taking place on a one suspects that they sassination of Soleimani, country and inter-country, was a pending election, Ambitious leaders may daily basis. But that is will never again hand a the Mayor of New York will be perpetuated in the which gave all who be prone to the god-com- only a continuation of part of their country over went on the air and new year. The demarca- wanted a change of plex that tells them that what started 18 months to Britain or any other warned New Yorkers that tion of time will not affect Government the opportu- they have a divine right ago. Jamaicans urged to grab multimillion-pound environmental prize BRITISH High In what is set to be a across all sectors of indus- Commissioner to Jamaica ‘super year’ for the try and society, not just Asif Ahmad is urging environment with crucial technology. Jamaicans to display their summits including The prize could be natural ingenuity and go the Convention on awarded to a wide range after the millions of British Biodiversity in China of individuals, teams or pounds up for grabs in a and the COP26 Climate collaborations – anyone just-launched initiative Change Conference in the who is making a sub- to dispel the current pes- United Kingdom (UK), stantial development or simism around the envi- Prince William will team outstanding contribution ronment, replacing it with up with global partners on to solving these environ- fresh optimism and action. this decade-long project mental challenges. Drawing inspiration that reaches every corner Earthshot will aim to from the concept of of the earth. provide at least 50 solu- Moonshots, which since The prize will encourage tions to the world’s great- the moon landing in 1969 people to do more to find est problems by 2030. has become shorthand for new solutions that work In addition to a In this October 2019 handout photo provided by Kensington Palace and released the most ambitious and on every level – which will multimillion-pound prize on December 31, 2019, Britain’s Prince William sits at the Hindu Kush mountain ground-breaking goals, have a positive effect on awarded to five winners range, situated in the Chitral District of Pakistan’s Khyber-Pakhtunkwa Province. William and Kate, the environmental change and each year over 10 years, Prince William has kick-started 2020 with a new drive to dispel the current Duke and Duchess of improve living standards winners will receive large- pessimism around the environment and replace it with fresh optimism and Cambridge,on Wednesday, globally, particularly for scale public recognition for action, by announcing 'The Earthshot Prize'. (PHOTO: AP) launched ‘The Earthshot communities which are their work which will aim Prize’, an ambitious set most at risk from climate to inspire business and with climate change environment plan released set of challenges to a small of challenges initiating change. government collaboration topping the UK’s agenda in January 2018 which island developing state global, cross-sector action By awarding innovation and scaling. this year and the global sets out how we will tackle such as Jamaica because to repair the planet. and transformational The Earthshot chal- damage to our natural the crisis. The plan aims of its vulnerability and The initiative, which has change, the prize aims to lenges will be announced environment now at to, among other things, limited resources. been under development inspire collaborative proj- in special events around frightening levels. end plastic waste, create “We need Jamaican in- for more than a year, will ects that would not other- the globe later this year, “Urgent action and new habitats for endan- genuity to lead the region refocus global attention on wise have been pursued, and an annual awards creative thinking are re- gered species, create in finding solutions to our finding answers to the sparking a global move- ceremony will take place quired to reverse this dam- nature-friendly schools, greatest environmental biggest issues currently ment that encourages in different cities across age to our shared space. and lead the way for other problems.Whether you are facing the planet, includ- governments, businesses the world each year be- We want to reach out countries to tackle envi- here in Jamaica or part of ing climate and energy, and communities to priori- tween 2021 and 2030. across the globe to find ronmental destruction,” the great Diaspora, there nature and biodiversity, tise environmental issues. According to Ahmad, solutions,” said Ahmad. added Ahmad. is a chance for you to be an oceans, air pollution and Crucially, Earthshot this initiative could not “Earthshot comple- He argued that climate Earthshot winner,” said fresh water. aims to reward progress have been better timed, ments the UK’s 25-year change presents a unique Ahmad. 10 • Sunday January 5, 2020 The Barbados Advocate

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR ADVOCATE PUBLISHERS (2000) INC, FONTABELLE • FAX: 434-1000 • E-MAIL: [email protected] Withholding information, criticism, benefits PRESIDENT of the Barbados Association be critical of the “powers-that-be” is There are many lessons to be learnt tion to an unhealthy state of things.” of Journalists and Media Workers, Mr. tantamount to a weakening of our whether or not information, statements Finally, French writer Francois de La Emmanuel Joseph, appears to have a democracy. or ideas are interpreted as criticisms – a Rochefoucauld shrewdly observed: “Few problem with public officers holding Strangely but honestly enough, this is few will suffice. people have the wisdom to prefer the information close to their chests, when not my first attempt trying to get a very One of the greatest lessons was taught criticism that would do them good, to he believes that it is basic information serious point across. by religious minister and best-selling the praise that deceives them.” that taxpayers need to know. Unfortunately, there are employees author, Norman Vincent Peale, who de- There is no doubt that what may ap- As part of his New Year’s message, within the news media who apparently do clared: “The trouble with most of us is pear as criticism can have a beneficial ef- Mr. Joseph posited that “a free press can not recognise the thin line that separates that we would rather be ruined by praise fect on others, helping to divert them from only help to strengthen our democracy criticism from advice. than saved by criticism.” a dangerous path or offering encourage- in which we take so much pride”. Then based on party allegiance or Former Prime Minister of England once ment to do better and move to a higher He is right. Likewise, the refusal by support, there are certain bits of criti- said:“Criticism may not be agreeable, but level. sectors within the print media to publish cism or advice that will not be broadcast it is necessary.It fulfils the same function comments which at face value appear to or published. as pain in the human body.It calls atten- MICHAEL RAY Clearing up the EPA’s misconceptions I HAVE always read with great interest cally included comprehensive provisions There are a number of operational numerous potential benefits this com- articles in local newspapers mention- on culture. The Protocol on Cultural and capacity constraints on the side of prehensive trade and economic agree- ing the CARIFORUM-EU Economic Co-operation implements the 2005 Caribbean economic operators, making ment offers. In addition, supporting Partnership Agreement, better known UNESCO convention on the Protection it difficult to meet certain European CARIFORUM firms to leverage the as the EPA. Despite the EPA having and Promotion of cultural diversity, technical and sanitary requirement and CARIFORUM-EU EPA and to trans- been in application for over a decade, I and is providing CARIFORUM artists standards. These requirements and form market access opportunities into note, with some regret, that there are and other culture-related services standards that have to be met by both real market penetration has been at still misunderstandings and misconcep- suppliers with better conditions for the European producers and all of the EU’s the forefront of the Caribbean Export tions about the Agreement. temporary movement of persons, for other trade partners, are aimed at pro- Development Agency’s work pro- The CARIFORUM-EU EPA (contrary co-production market access, and other tecting human and animal health as gramme, which is being funded by the to what one recently published article aspects, which have been a high prior- well as the environment. European Union. Indeed, since 2010, claims) has been signed by all CARI- ity in particular for CARIFORUM cre- We do, however, understand that com- around EUR 52 million have been ded- FORUM States and is provisionally ative industry practitioners. The role plex legislative acts, technical regula- icated to enhance the competitiveness being applied in the EU and all the that this Protocol can play in stimulat- tions and standards and Sanitary and and value of the Caribbean brands CARIFORUM Countries (except in ing opportunities for the cultural and Phytosanitary (SPS) measures may be through the delivery of transformative Haiti, pending its ratification). creative sector of the CARIFORUM difficult to understand and reach. and targeted interventions in export de- Unfortunately, I am still obliged to ad- region, within the EU market, cannot Therefore, from 2012 to 2017 the velopment and investment promotion. dress fundamentally false claims about be overemphasised. EU (through the 10th European In conclusion, making the EPA a suc- the EPA allegedly limiting or closing The CARIFORUM-EU EPA aims at Development Fund) provided EUR 46 cess requires a collective effort. For this access to the European market for cer- achieving sustainable development by million towards support in critical EPA reason, we are and will continue work- tain most lucrative Caribbean trade establishing a trade partnership which areas such as assistance for the region’s ing with our valued partners in the whilst opening the Caribbean market promotes regional integration and the services sector, addressing Technical region (CARIFORUM Directorate, to European products. gradual integration of CARIFORUM Barriers to Trade Issues, Sanitary and National EPA implementation Units, The facts are that the EPA provides countries into the world economy.It also Phyto-Sanitary measures, the develop- Caribbean Export and other Business immediate duty and quota free market includes capacity building measures ment of regional statistics, support for Support Organisations) helping to access into the EU for all Caribbean and supports increased investment. the rum industry, economic fiscal re- overcome the challenges preventing products (except arms and munitions), This is a new kind of trade agreement, forms, and capacity building. Under the Caribbean people and businesses to whereas market access to the as sustainable development is the pre- 11th EDF, an additional EUR 21 million draw the fullest benefits from the agree- Caribbean market for European prod- siding principle governing the whole are being provided towards support in ment. And, as it appears, one of the chal- ucts is phased over a 25-year tariff agreement. Sustainable development is six areas: Innovation and Intellectual lenges is to improve the awareness of liberalisation period and will not backed by development co-operation Property Rights, Technical Barriers to the opportunities the EU-CARIFORUM include most sensitive goods such as provisions, allowing for technical and Trade, Sanitary and Phyto-Sanitary EPA offers: an awareness not only agricultural and fishery products, financial assistance to achieve the goals measures, capacity building in the areas among economic operators and busi- beverages, ethanol, rum and vegetable of the agreement. of competition; public procurement, cus- nesses, but also among journalists and oils, just to mention a few. All this, however, does not mean that toms and trade facilitation; and support publicists, to prevent anyone from The CARIFORUM-EU EPA provides the EPA has been delivering to its full for implementation of EPA and the spreading essentially incorrect and false also (unlike other EPAs that the EU potential. Despite the many opportuni- Caribbean Single Market and Economy information about the agreement. has concluded with other ACP regions) ties offered, many CARIFORUM States (CSME) at the national level. a substantial market access for have not yet been able to translate mar- This support will contribute to im- DANIELA TRAMACERE CARIFORUM’s services. The CARIFO- ket access for CARIFORUM goods and prove the enabling environment for EU Ambassador to Barbados, the RUM-EU EPA is also the first trade services into a meaningful presence in trade and investment by both the pri- Eastern Caribbean States, the OECS, agreement in which the parties specifi- the EU market. vate and public sectors and unlock the and CARICOM/CARIFORUM

LET GOD QUOTES FOR TODAY WORDS OF SPEAK TO US WISDOM Arthur Ashe Vince Lombardi “Do not lie to each other, since American tennis player American football player 1943-1993 you have taken off your old and coach CARRY ON self with its practices and have “True heroism is remarkably 1913-1970 put on the new self, which is sober, very undramatic. It is not “Leaders are made, they are Carry on, no matter being renewed in knowledge in the urge to surpass all others at not born. They are made by what happens. Hide the image of its Creator.” whatever cost, but the urge to hard effort, which is the price your sorrows under a serve others at whatever cost.” which all of us must pay to smile and carry on. – Colossians 3, vs 9-10 achieve any goal that is worthwhile.”

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The incumbent Secretary-General of the Hugo de Zela, Ambassador of Peru to the United Maria Fernanda Espinos, President of the United Organization of American StatesLuis Almagro States of America Nations General Assembly Contest for OAS Secretary-General: The Caribbean’s interest THE contest for the from the norm. General, I urged him to be Mr. de Zela against him. post of Secretary- Usually candidates are more conscious of The Peruvian has long General of the put forward by their own Caribbean concerns. experience as an official in Organization of governments. The fact In February 2015, when the OAS. Indeed, it is true American States (OAS) that tradition was not fol- he was seeking election, to say that he is part of an is now well and truly lowed for this election Mr. Almagro stated cate- OAS culture that many joined. demonstrates the state of gorically that “On the member states firmly be- The election for the post disorder in the OAS – a issue of development, if he lieve requires reform to sentative of one of the gov- as Minister in several will be held on March 20, condition that has become is elected as Secretary make it fit for new hemi- ernments that nominated areas: Foreign Affairs, and there are three con- acute over the last four General, he would propose spheric challenges and to her,I can state beyond fear Defence, Cultural and testants whose nomina- years. Two things have three initiatives in the deliver on them. Apart of contradiction that no Natural Heritage. She un- tions were submitted by driven the disruption of area of development: first, from the various positions member of the govern- derstands the demands on December 15, 2019 – the the systemic functioning a contingency fund for nat- he has held in the OAS, he ment of Antigua and government and the im- date set by the Permanent of the Organisation. The ural disasters with partic- has admirable but exclu- Barbuda consulted with portance of building Council of the first is a movement from ular emphasis on Central sive experience in Latin any government other bridges in international Organization. The rules consensus building on de- America and the America which has re- than CARICOM ones on relations. Her experience allow for nomination of a cisions to imposition by Caribbean; second, an stricted broader contacts proposing her.Indeed, it is as Ambassador to several candidate up to the day of powerful governments of Interconnectivity Fund for internationally that might her “ideological-free” con- UN institutions and her the election, although this their will through a the Caribbean “which can have enhanced his appeal. duct of the UNGA as engagement with regional is unlikely. No one would process of coercion or influ- overcome structural weak- Since much of Mr. President that attracted governments in Europe, take seriously a candidate ence peddling. The other nesses, either in terms of Almagro’s support comes her to a Caribbean that is Africa, Asia and the Arab who has not presented a is Luis Almagro’s arroga- logistics and information from the same Lima driven in free and demo- States, places her in a good vision for the Organisation tion to himself of the au- and communications tech- Group of which Mr. de Zela cratic societies by pragma- position to try to unlock or taken the trouble to so- thority to use the OAS as nology, and increase the is the present co-ordina- tism and practicality. new resources for the OAS licit the support of its 33 a platform for pronounce- employment potential for tor, the two are contend- What Caribbean gov- for sustainable develop- legitimate members ments that are reflective youth;” and third, an Inter- ing in identical space. ernments want is what ment issues, particularly states, plus the represen- only of his narrowly held American initiative on cli- Regarding Maria Mr. Almagro pledged in climate change and fi- tative of Venezuela’s Juan positions and not of the mate change “that can Fernanda Espinosa, May 2015 at his inaugura- nancing. Guaido. OAS membership as a col- reach a consensus on the CARICOM governments tion as Secretary-General. The Caribbean has a The contestants are: the lective body. position of the could not identify a suit- “We are also living in a stake in which of these incumbent Luis Almagro In ordinary circum- Hemisphere ahead of ably qualified CARICOM world of uncertainty in three candidates leads the whose current term ends stances Mr. Almagro Paris 2015.” national willing to enter a which power is expressed Secretariat of the most in- in March; Hugo de Zela, would be re-elected as Apart from a paltry fund competition that was not in the most diverse and in- fluential Organisation in the present Ambassador of Secretary-General with to provide a token sum fully and openly backed by creasingly less conven- our Hemisphere. That is Peru to the United States little dissension. Let there after disasters, none of this all of them. Maria tional ways, in which we why the region has de- of America (US); and, the be no doubt of his intellec- happened. Fernanda had impressed must advance a positive cided to play an active role only female, Maria tual capacity and his By several missteps, Mr. many Heads of agenda to help the OAS in the outcome. Fernanda Espinosa, most knowledge of Latin Almagro managed to Government and Foreign rise to the occasion and (Sir Ronald Sanders is recently the President of America. Had he taken the alienate himself from the Ministers during her stew- prevent the Hemisphere Ambassador of Antigua the United Nations time and trouble to appre- expectations that many ardship of the last UN from relapsing into Cold and Barbuda to the United General Assembly ciate the challenges faced Caribbean leaders – all of General Assembly. She War practices, which we States and the (UNGA). by Caribbean countries whom supported his 2015 showed qualities of con- must avoid by every Organization of American Two Caribbean coun- and their priorities,he election – had of him. sensus building and inclu- means.To do so, we have to States. He is also a Senior tries – Antigua and could have become a It is not only amongst sion that the OAS now shore up the negotiation, Fellow at the Institute of Barbuda and St Vincent champion of the smaller Caribbean countries that desperately needs in its mediation, and consensus- Commonwealth Studies at and the Grenadines - nom- countries that comprise al- Mr. Almagro’s controver- Secretary-General. building skills of this OAS, the University of London inated Espinosa who is an most half of the OAS’ sial posture raised con- Contrary to the propa- which brings together all and at Massey College in Ecuadorian; Colombia membership. Indeed, as cerns. This is obvious in ganda directed at her can- countries of the the University of Toronto. submitted the Uruguayan the Ambassador, who the fact that Peru – one of didacy by supporters of Hemisphere”. That unful- The views expressed are Luis Almagro; and Peru apart from the the architects of the Lima her contenders, she was filled pledge remains the entirely his own. Responses proposed de Zela. Apart Ambassador of Paraguay, Group, an unofficial not nominated because of Caribbean’s greatest am- and previous commen- from de Zela, nominations has served longest with grouping of countries in the “influence of Cuba and bition for the OAS. taries: www.sirronald- of the candidates depart Mr.Almagro as Secretary- the OAS – decided to field Venezuela”. As the repre- Ms. Espinosa has served sanders.com) 12 • Sunday January 5, 2020 The Barbados Advocate WTO’s future in doubt – no easy answers for the Caribbean IN the slow news pe- abandoned multilateral- Formally, the US says most need a functioning riod between ism and is willing to that the Geneva-based legal disputes settlement Christmas and the new neuter or destroy the WTO, a body it was a system.This they argue is year, the Financial World Trade Organisation party to establishing, is necessary to safeguard Times published a (WTO), the body that gov- now not fit for purpose. It their interests when, as when the Trump nomic, political and even chart that graphically erns the global trading believes that it needs re- they put it, ‘the powerful Administration is no military capabilities and illustrated how the system. form, that its appellate break the rules’. They ob- longer in office in either relationships to aggres- global trade in goods In mid-December body has been engaged in serve too that the 2021 or 2025 the US will sively develop and defend has changed since 2000. Washington effectively ‘judicial activism’, and is Caribbean has ‘a vested seek WTO reform and re- their economic growth at Picturing the nations of crippled the WTO’s core unable to address its con- interest in the preserva- store the appellate body the expense of others. the world either in red for role in handing down cerns about states like tion of the rules-based and the WTO’ global rules- The less dramatic but China or blue for the US, legally binding rulings on China able to become multilateral trading sys- based role. However, this equally damaging impli- it showed that in 2000 the international trade dis- dominant in global trade tem and the peaceful solu- is wishful thinking as any cation for rules observing US was the dominant putes. by offering hidden subsi- tion of disputes by an im- future US administration regions like the Caribbean goods exporter globally, By blocking the appoint- dies and support to private partial body’. would likely seek see ad- is that in future nations other than to some parts of ment of two new judges and quasi-private entities. Since the WTO system vantage in changing WTO could establish new trade Africa and the Middle and leaving just one mem- Less formally, the US underwrites stability in rules in ways that are to regimes that are not har- East. Two decades on, the ber of the seven-member President in pursuing his trade relations, they say its benefit. monised, are driven by comparable world trade panel that hears trade dis- trade war with China and that the region should be A possible short-term self-interest and the de- map shows that the two pute appeals and agrees other nations is under- doing more to make its po- outcome is one being pur- ployment of economic nation’s roles in interna- to retaliatory tariffs – the stood to want to end what sition clear. The sued by the European muscle, with no referee tional trade have reversed minimum required to hear he believes to be the ad- Caribbean, they belive, Union, but which is un- able to adjudicate or en- and that red has eclipsed a WTO case is three – it vantage the WTO offers can ill afford the damage likely to benefit small force non-compliance with blue everywhere other became impossible for in- the US’s competitors that trade wars would states. the WTO rules. than in North and Central ternational trade disputes though the creation of a cause to the global econ- As an interim solution History indicates that in America and the to be settled. level playing field, and its omy, should have a posi- Europe is looking at build- such circumstances other European Union. Subsequently the US rulings against the US, de- tion on proposals for WTO ing a shadow arbitration issues soon come into play, What the FT’s diagram went one step further. On spite the majority of such reform, and determine system but has yet to from controlling naviga- highlighted was why the December 18 it registered findings having been in how small states with no achieve agreement on this. tion rights to the creation US feels so threatened by an appeal against a WTO the US’s favour. powerbase might ensure It is also hoping to be able of exclusive trade related China. It illustrated why ruling in relation to tariffs For the Caribbean, that their interests are re- to unilaterally impose power blocs that subse- in a belated bid to halt the on Indian steel products where all nations are flected in any new system. countermeasures against quently divide the world. US’s declining commercial which the WTO had de- WTO members except for What might happen any WTO members that There are no easy an- pre-eminence, the Trump clared illegal. By appeal- the Bahamas, this is prob- next is far from clear. fail to seek final adjudica- swers in this for a rela- administration’s focus is ing into what in effect is a lematic as despite its flaws WTO members and its tion via means of the tively powerless relentlessly on using trade legal void, it knew that the the institution remains of Director General, Roberto WTO’s agreed disputes Caribbean. policy, punitive tariffs and original judgment against direct and indirect eco- Azevêdo, recently agreed settlement procedures. sanctions to try to shore it would fall. nomic and political signif- that reform is needed but The danger, however, in (David Jessop is a con- up the country’s manufac- The effect is to enable icance. could achieve no final con- having dismantled the sultant to the Caribbean turing base and its older the escalation and resolu- As Dr Jan Yves Remy sensus on how to proceed. WTO’s ability to adjudi- Council and can be con- worker-heavy industries. tion of all future trade dis- and Alicia Nicholls This would appear to be cate on trade disputes is tacted at It also illustrated why putes through bilateral pointed out in their recent because economically pow- that the world may be david.jessop@caribbean- in pursuit of a policy of political and economic Ramphal Centre paper, erful states other than the headed for a series of in- council.org. Previous ‘America First’ and a de- agreements between na- ‘Why the WTO Appellate US may be quietly pleased ternational trade wars. columns can be found at sire for all future trade re- tions: the global approach Body Crisis Matters to the not to be bound in future These would likely involve https://www.caribbean- lationships to be transac- to trade the Trump admin- Caribbean’, it is the small- by WTO strictures. the largest economic enti- council.org/research- tional, Washington has istration desires. est WTO members that Some nations hope that ties vying to use their eco- analysis/) Electoral tribunal: Bolivia to hold presidential vote May 3 BOLIVIANS will choose a candidates, the campaign tat aimed at gaining ac- Morales said a new new president May 3, timeframe, rules on ad- cess to the South MAS candidate will be more than six months vertising, and rules on a American country’s vast picked during a party as- after a disputed election potential second round. lithium resources. sembly on January 15, sparked violent street Bolivia has been in tur- Demand for lithium is which could be held in protests and the resigna- moil since presidential expected to grow globally either Bolivia or tion of Evo Morales. voting on October 20. as it is one of the key com- Argentina. Interim leader Jeanine Morales’ insistence after ponents in batteries used Whoever the candidate Anez has been overseeing 14 years in power that he in high-tech equipment is, Morales says he wants a caretaker government had been elected to a such as laptops and elec- the next election to be since then, after Morales fourth term in a widely tric cars. monitored by interna- fled the country for disputed vote prompted Bolivia does have the tional organizations. Mexico. massive and violent street largest confirmed lithium So far, there are several The new presidential protests. resources in the world, but pre-candidates for the election will be “the first On November 10, after they are widely thought May vote. Sunday of May, I can let losing the army’s backing, to be of poor quality, and A survey in late Interim leader Jeanine Anez has been overseeing you know that much,” said Bolivia’s first indigenous the country lacks the in- December by the newspa- a caretaker government since Evo Morales fled the vice president of the president resigned and frastructure to exploit per Pagina Siete found the the country for Mexico. Supreme Electoral fled to Mexico, before mov- them profitably. young coca leaf grower Tribunal, Oscar ing on to Argentina. Morales’ Movement for Andronicus Rodriguez, vative Carlos Mesa, with Morales. Hassenteufel. Morales, a socialist, told Socialism (MAS) party considered Morales’ polit- 21 percent. Former foreign minister Once complete, the elec- AFP on December 24 that has named him campaign ical heir,was leading with Rodriguez is still await- David Choquehuanca also toral schedule will include he was forced from power chief for the upcoming 23 percent of voter pref- ing a final decision from wants to be a MAS candi- dates for registration of by a US-backed coup d’e- poll. erence, followed by conser- his party and from date.

The Barbados Advocate Sunday January 5, 2020 • 13 CNN ranks Jamaica, Dominica in top 10 best places to visit in 2020 JAMAICA has been named one of the top 20 best places to travel for 2020. This, accord- ing to CNN Travel in its re- cently announced list of best places to visit this year. On the list published by the global entity, the country, which was the only Caribbean destina- tion named along with Dominica, ranked seventh behind Dominica in fourth. According to CNN Travel’s Katia Hetter, Jamaica was listed on the premise that the location has much to offer stemming from its natural beauty, culture and rich tourism product. “James Bond, Bob Marley, turquoise waters and dazzling waterfalls – Jamaica has a lot to A view of Rosseau, capital of Dominica. A group of people observing a statue of the late reggae offer, particularly in 2020,” the legend located at the Bob Marley Museum in Kingston. CNN travel website stated. home on the northern coast of the The stunning cliff-side Ian Fleming’s superspy James island and avail themselves of Rockhouse hotel in Negril, whose “The renovated 28-room 2020 are: Chile Lake District; “007” Bond appears in his 25th Fleming’s writing desk,” the re- early guests included Marley,Bob Rosalie Bay Eco-Resort is set to Copenhagen- Denmark; Dead feature film, ‘No Time To Die’, port highlighted. Dylan and The Rolling Stones, reopen in February 2020, and the Sea; Dominica; Estonia; Galway, shot at his Golden Eye beach As for Bob Marley, Jamaica’s was also mentioned as features reimagined Jungle Bay Eco Villas Ireland; Jamaica; Kyrgyzstan; house in Montego Bay. It is said renowned reggae icon:, “The that must not be missed on a visit reopened in June 2019. Dominica Kyushu, Japan; New Caledonia; that Fleming also wrote 14 of his singer lived in Kingston, to the country. is in the midst of an impressive Paraty and Ilha Grande, Brazil; James Bond novels from this lo- Jamaica’s capital, and fans of For Dominica, the country’s luxury hotel boom, thanks in São Tomé & Príncipe; St. cation, working there every win- Marley’s music and message can “lush, primordial rainforests, fo- large part to its long-standing Petersburg, Russia; Sri Lanka; ter from 1952 until his death in commune with the legendary liage-engulfed peaks and deep Citizenship by Investment pro- Tunisia; Vancouver Island, 1964. artist at his former home, now ravines criss-crossed by 365 gramme,” the report stated. Canada; Washington DC, USA; “Guests can stay in the famed the Bob Marley Museum,” the rivers” presents vast offerings for The top 20 countries making Wuppertal, Germany; Wyoming, author’s five-bedroom beachfront website further said. ecotourism. the list of best places to travel for USA and Zambia. Mexico City goes back to the future with plastic bag ban MEXICO CITY – Mexico City’s Plastics industry association law that would standardize new ban on plastic bags has ANIPAC says the roughly 20 rules and allow reusable, inspired visions of a journey million people who live in thicker bags. back in time even as local Mexico City and its sprawl use “The solution should be makers of the packaging worry about 68,000 tons of bags a regulating bags, not prohibiting they could become obsolete. year. Fines for plastic offenders them,” said Aldimir Torres, The city’s government this could range from 42,000 pesos president of ANIPAC, which week banned single-use plastic (US$2,219) to 170,000 pesos. registers 141 plastic bag bags to complement worldwide Gabriel Sanchez, who hawks producers in Mexico City. efforts to protect the produce at a marketplace, said Nationwide the industry environment, sparking protests the ban was a return to 1960s generates about $30 billion a from companies that produce packaging. year, but it shrunk in 2019, them. “Now we’re going back to partially due to plastic bans in “We have to take plastic out of paper bags, sacks, baskets,” he various cities. circulation,” said Andree Lilian said. “I think it will take a while Mexico City thinks the Guigue, the official overseeing but people will get used to it.” solution could be compostable the ban in Mexico City, one of Firms including Walmart’s bags, which easily break down. the world’s biggest Mexico unit, breadmaker But Jose del Cueto, metropolises. “Plastic and other Bimbo and conglomerate spokesman of Inboplast, an waste products that damage Femsa agreed to offer free association of companies that the planet end up in the reusable bags this month and make more environmentally- ravines, woods and public explore more ways to reduce friendly bags, says that would spaces of the city – and nobody plastic packaging. require costly imported cleans it up.” Plastic producers say the materials. The ban that began Jan. 1 plan will hurt an industry He wants the city to take prohibits the sale or An employee helps a man to arrange groceries in a bag at a already struggling to adjust to after California, which banned distribution of the bags supermarket which no longer provides plastic bags for cus- a patchwork of reforms across single-use bags in 2014, but pervasive everywhere from tomers to carry products, in Mexico City, Mexico January 2, Mexico, and are lobbying allows multiple-use plastic Walmart to corner shops. 2020. lawmakers to enact a federal bags.

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14 • Sunday January 5, 2020 The Barbados Advocate Over 200 Jamaican farm workers Antigua: Gov’t depart for Canada for eight month stay A TOTAL of 228 workers for eight months. workers to keep connected to warns motorists departed Jamaica yesterday Speaking at the brief their families. morning for Canada to ceremony at the Ministry’s “I implore you to maintain participate in the Seasonal offices on East Street in contact with your family while Agricultural Workers Kingston, State Minister Zavia you are overseas, in particular, using cellphones Programme (SAWP). Mayne urged the participants the children. When they can The SAWP, a part of the to be good ambassadors for speak with you on a regular Ministry of Labour’s Overseas Jamaica. basis, it reassures them that while driving Employment Programme, “Always remember that even though you are far away for THE Antigua and Barbuda recruits workers who are whether or not you are on or off the time being, it is not that you government has warned engaged in planting fruits and the job you are representing have forgotten them. In order to motorists that they would vegetables, greenhouse flowers your country and so you should help to assist in maintaining the be charged if they are and vegetables, tobacco as well behave in a dignified and family bond, the Ministry has found to be eating and as working in factories, professional manner at all established a service that will using a cell phone while nurseries, and orchards. times,” he said. help to cushion the impact of driving. The workers will be engaged He also encouraged the your absence,” Mayne said. Attorney General Steadroy Benjamin told Parliament that the amendment to the Vehicles and Road Traffic Act will also allow for the police to administer breathalyzer tests to determine if someone was driving under the influence of alcohol. “Persons who are driving …and found to have their telephone by their ears. Persons who are driving, eating, not paying attention to the road, you are going to be charged,” Benjamin told legislators during the debate Attorney General Steadroy on the 2019 national budget.” Benjamin He told Parliament of an incident where he was driving into the back of a car before recently and came to a her,” he added. standstill “at the junction and “When he spoke on the all I heard was (a noise) in the legislation in September, back”. Benjamin told legislators that “When I looked back the lady the police had expressed still has the compact in her concern that many traffic Jamaican farm workers at the Ministry of Labour and Social Security on East Street in hand and only came to the collisions were caused by Kingston on January 3, 2020 - Ricardo Makyn photo attention when her car ran “distracted drivers”.

Due back in court Pastor charged with kidnapping, trafficking in persons next week PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad – A appeared before Magistrate laid indictable. had no prior convictions and had On October 8 last year, the pastor is due to return to court on Cheron Raphael in the Arima During the court session, been taken to hospital for Special Operations Response January 10 after he was granted Magistrate’s First Court, east of attorney Wayne Sturge, who is treatment on two occasions since Team (SORT) headed by Police TT$900 000 (One Tt here. Jaggernath has been representing Jaggernath, asked her arrest on Tuesday. Commissioner Gary Griffith went dollar=USS$0.16 cents) bail on granted TT$300 000 bail and will reporter Mark Bassant to leave a Awong’s attorney Darren to Awong’s “rehab centre,” where Wednesday on charges of also return to court on January court saying that the journalist, Mitchell said his client had no police said they said they rescued kidnapping, false imprisonment 10.They have been jointly charged who was reporting on the hearing pending matters before the court 69 people, some naked and locked and trafficking in persons after with keeping people under was privy to information that and had strong ties to his in cages. Those “rescued” were law enforcement officials had exploitative conditions, contrary could be used as evidence, and community through his between the ages 19 to 70 years raised his Transformed Life to the Trafficking against Persons called on him to leave. rehabilitation work as a pastor. old. Awong was charged with Ministry Church last October and Act. “I am also asking on him to not Awong and his wife had kidnapping a man, as well as false “rescued” more than 69 people. Awong was also charged with report on anything he would have surrendered to police on Monday. imprisonment and trafficking of Pastor Glen Awong and one of kidnapping and false heard while sitting in the court,” The wife was released without any persons between January 30 to his employees, Indra Jaggernath, imprisonment. All charges were Sturge said, adding that his client charges being laid against here. July 2019.

Jamaica Police Federation, Association now singing the same tune JAMAICA– Representatives of as having been satisfactory, and Patrae Rowe, which the POA’s Police Officers’ Association and organisation has seen in its over the Police Officers’ Association stated that “the issues were executive flatly rejected. the (Jamaica) Police Federation 152 years. (POA) and the Jamaica Police properly ventilated.The guidance “While passionate about have moved to implement a “The safety and security of the Federation met on Friday with and direction provided by representing the welfare and system of internal Jamaican people remain Police Commissioner, Major Commissioner Anderson has well-being of both groups of our communication to ensure that the paramount in our minds, and we General Antony Anderson, and provided us with the necessary members, we wish to make it interest of the groups we are excited about the have jointly expressed confidence insight into how to treat with absolutely clear that we remain represent will be protected. We achievement of our collective in the outcome of the discussions similar concerns that affect our united and committed to are confident that such a system goals. and the prospect for unity of members going forward.” achieving the strategic objectives will ensure that challenges will be “The POA and the federation purpose going forward. Below if the remainder of the of the commissioner of police and properly ventilated internally, stand ready to support the In a statement after the joint release from the POA and the Jamaica Constabulary and remedied in a timely manner. commissioner of police and the discussions, the groups described the federation, which have been (Force).There is a shared sense of “We believe that the JCF leadership of the Jamaica the engagement as having been at simmering odds over recent urgency about the vision of currently stands at the cusp of an Constabulary Force in delivering “honest, open and frank days following claims that were modernisation and growth of the exciting time in local law world-class policing services by discussions about challenges they levied at the officer corps of the organisation. enforcement. We are embarking ensuring that we abide by the both face”. police force by federation “Arising out of today’s on the most aggressive rule of law, showing respect for They described the discussions Chairman, Detective Sergeant discussions,the leaderships of the programme of transformation the all, and becoming a force for good.” The Barbados Advocate Sunday January 5, 2020 • 15 “Guyanese will never be poor again!” GUYANA – Taking the Durban Park stage to thunderous applause, His Excellency, President David Granger launched the six- party “The A Partnership for National Unit+Alliance for Change (APNU+AFC) General and Regional Elections’ Campaign Friday evening. The Head of State described himself as an “unbothered” and as someone who foresaw in terms of decades, not merely days, weeks, months or years. “We are embarking on a new decade of development…What we have done over the last five years, we will do for the next five years and the next five …I’m thinking ten years ahead because I have a vision for Guyanese. Happy households, happy families, happy country.” The President posited that Guyana was blessed with much oil and the current trajectory will be continued “if we keep these gifts in the hands of the people. President David Granger (second, from right) holds hands with his wife, First Lady Sandra Granger (third, from right) and Don’t let the gifts fall into the leader of the AFC, Minister of Public Security Khemraj Ramjattan (at right) after they made their entrance into D’Urban Park hands of the fakes and the in Guyana to the screams and cheers of the coalition’s supporters. (APNU photo) frauds,” he cautioned. The more than 18,000 people in APNU+AFC.” declared “National Petroleum The President recalled that the over the last five years, you ain’t assembled roared their approval Emphasising that his Day” on December 20, the Head of difficult period Guyanese went seen nothing yet!” when the President referenced government has a plan to develop State proclaimed,“Guyanese will through and vowed never to let The President further iterated his embattled opposing candidate and advance Guyana and protect never be poor again! That oil such bleak times return to the that Guyanese had 60 days to noting the yet unanswered its environment President wealth belongs to you and this country “Your country is in good convince their families and questions about his qualifications. Granger assured that Guyanese government will ensure that you hands with APNU+AFC. Trust friends to vote for the Coalition “You know you’re dealing with were in “good hands” with the benefit from that oil wealth….We me. Trust the Coalition,” He adding, “let us make every day honest people here. Nobody in my Coalition Government which was are going to ensure that oil wealth vowed count.” Cabinet ever went to the repairing all that was broken, goes to the people who need it “Give us a chance to make this Extending an “olive branch” to University of Uitvlugt… Nobody “That is why we need five more most. People like you. People from country develop, to benefit all of potential supporters, the Head of ever went to the University of years to develop this country.” Regions One to Ten, ordinary you, and you’ll see the State said “Come in the Big Cumberland. We have genuine Referencing the recently people.” transformation. What you saw Benab, let us work for the common good. There is room for everybody in the Big Benab. No more winner takes all. All of us will share in the governance in Guyana: Former army this country!” chief is Opposition prime Koffee to ministerial candidate GUYANA – The main training, certification, and many perform at opposition People’s Progressive accolades locally, as well as in Party (PPP) says its Central the Caribbean, South America, Committee unanimously picked Central America, the United Coachella former Chief-of-Staff of the States of America, Canada and KINGSTON, Jamaica— Guyana Defence Force (GDF), the prestigious Royal Military Grammy nominated Reggae retired Brigadier Mark Phillips Academy Sandhurst in the artiste, Koffee is set to perform as its prime ministerial United Kingdom. at the 2020 staging of the candidate. Academically, Mr Phillips American music festival, Mr Phillips will run alongside possesses a Bachelor’s and a Coachella. PPP presidential candidate Master’s Degree in Public The festival, which will take Irfaan Ali at the upcoming Management and several post- place from April 10 to April 19, March, 2020 general elections. graduate diplomas in defence features Koffee as a supporting The PPP highlights Mr planning and various areas of act to headliner Travis Scott. Phillips’ “long and distinguished management. The line-up includes other career” of four years in the GDF, The opposition party says Mr artistes such as Summer culminating with his Phillips is, therefore, “well Walker, 21 Savage and Carly appointment as the 8th Chief- qualified and equipped to Rae Jepsen. of-Staff from September, 2013 partner with the PPP as its Last month former United until he retired in October, Prime Ministerial candidate” States President, Barack 2016. and that its party’s leadership Obama listed Koffee’s ‘Toast’ as The party notes that and supporters expect the one of his favourite songs of throughout his tenure, Mr retired Brigadier “to serve all Former Chief-of-Staff of the Guyana Defence Force (GDF), 2019. Phillips’ “consistent upward the people of Guyana in retired Brigadier Mark Phillips The artiste also made history mobility clearly demonstrated accordance with the high PPP by becoming the youngest solo that he acquitted himself with tradition of discipline, Mr Phillips was unanimously wrote the party withdrawing act to be nominated for a distinction in every position dedication, loyalty and endorsed by the party’s central his nomination as a prime Grammy in the Best Reggae held.” commitment, both in and out of committee after the other ministerial candidate for the Album category for her debut Mr Phillips received military Government.” contender, Bishop Juan Edghill, Party, the PPPC said. album ‘Rapture’. 16 • Sunday January 5, 2020 The Barbados Advocate Fury, tears as crowds mourn Iran commander killed by US TENS of thousands of tary operations across the sions and turbulence,” ac- The Guards’ remains Iraqis, many chanting Middle East. cording to Chinese media. would be flown to Iran, “Death to America”, “The response for a mil- which has declared three Saturday mourned a itary action is a military Mourners demand days of mourning and re- top Iranian com- action,” Iranian ambassa- revenge ligious rituals. mander and others dor to the United Nations The strike killed a total of As head of the Guards’ killed in a US drone at- Majid Takht Ravanchi five Iranian Guards and foreign operations arm, tack that sparked fears told CNN, calling the five members of Iraq’s the Quds Force, Soleimani of a regional proxy war strike an “act of war”. Hashed al-Shaabi para- was a powerful figure do- between Washington “By whom, by when, military network, whose mestically and oversaw and Tehran. where? That is for the fu- members have close ties Iran’s wide-ranging inter- The killing of Iran’s ture to witness.” to Tehran. ventions in regional power Major General Qasem In the hours after the Among the dead was the struggles. Soleimani on Friday was strike, the US reached out Hashed’s deputy Abu He had long been con- the most dramatic escala- to Iran, with which it has Mahdi al-Muhandis, who sidered a lethal foe by tion yet in spiralling ten- had no direct diplomatic was a top adviser and per- Washington, with Trump sions between Iran and ties for decades. sonal friend to Soleimani. saying he should have the United States, which Switzerland, whose em- Mass ceremonies been killed “many years pledged to send thousands bassy in Tehran repre- started in Baghdad on ago”. more troops to the region. sents US interests, con- Saturday for the dead, Tehran has already US President Donald Trump said “we took action Iraqi political leaders firmed Saturday its with Iraq’s caretaker pre- named Soleimani’s last night to stop a war. We did not take action to and clerics attended the charge d’affaires had on mier Adel Abdel Mahdi deputy, Esmail Qaani, to start a war” mass ceremony to honour Friday been “informed of and top pro-Iran figures in replace him. 62-year-old Soleimani and Iran’s position and in turn large crowds accompany- His first order of busi- of reason” to prevail. ployed to the region last the other nine victim of delivered the message of ing the coffins. ness was made clear On Saturday, the year. the pre-dawn attack on the United States”. They were first brought Friday when Iran’s Hashed said a new strike About 5,200 US troops Baghdad international Iran’s Revolutionary to a revered Shiite shrine supreme leader Ayatollah had hit a convoy of their are stationed across Iraq airport. Guards said Washington in northern Baghdad, Ali Khamenei promised forces north of Baghdad, to help fight IS. US President Donald had used “diplomatic where thousands of “severe revenge” for with Iraqi state media They have faced a spate Trump said he had de- measures” to urge Tehran mourners chanted “Death Soleimani’s death. blaming the US. of rocket attacks that the cided to “terminate” Iran’s to respond “in proportion” to America!” But US-led coalition US has blamed on pro- military mastermind to to the strike -- a message Dressed in black, they NATO suspends Iraq ops spokesman Myles Caggins Iran factions and which prevent an “imminent” at- Iran’s foreign minister waved white Hashed flags Iraqis worry the US strike denied involvement, last month killed an tack on US diplomats and Mohammad Javad Zarif and massive portraits of could unleash a new wave telling AFP:“There was no American contractor. troops. slammed as “foolish”. Iranian and Iraqi leaders, of destabilisation for Iraq, American or coalition As a result of the ten- “We took action last Zarif also spoke with his furiously calling for “re- which only two years ago strike.” sions, NATO said it was night to stop a war,” he in- Chinese counterpart venge”. announced it had defeated Amid the tensions, the suspending its training ac- sisted.“We did not take ac- Wang Yi, who argued that The remains were then the Islamic State group. Pentagon said up to 3,500 tivities in Iraq and a US tion to start a war.” “the dangerous US mili- moved to the shrine city Abdel Mahdi warned additional US troops defence official told AFP But a furious Iran has tary operation violates the of Karbala and would ulti- Friday it would “spark a would be dispatched to that American-led coali- vowed revenge for the basic norms of interna- mately end up in Najaf, devastating war in Iraq”, Iraq’s neighbour Kuwait, tion forces would “limit” killing of Soleimani, the tional relations and will where the Iraqis will be while President Barham to boost some 14,000 rein- operations. chief architect of its mili- aggravate regional ten- buried. Saleh pleaded for “voices forcements already de- “Our first priority is pro- tecting coalition person- nel,” the official said, adding that the main focus of surveillance had shifted from IS to watch- ing for incoming rocket at- tacks. Iraq’s defence ministry had not been informed of the changes, its spokesman told AFP on Saturday. US citizens were mean- while urged to leave Iraq immediately and American staff were evac- uated from oil fields in the south. Iraq’s pro-Iran factions have seized on Soleimani’s death to push parliament, which convenes Sunday,to revoke the security agree- ment allowing US forces on Iraqi soil. While praying over Muhandis’s remains in Baghdad, top Hashed offi- cial Hadi al-Ameri pledged to avenge him by ousting US troops. “Be reassured that the price of your pure blood will be the departure of American troops from Thousands of Iraqis chanting “Death to America” joined the funeral procession. Iraq, forever,” he said. The Barbados Advocate Sunday January 5, 2020 • 17 Thousands in shelters as Indonesia flood death toll hits 60 INDONESIAN rescue wounded after they were selves in a nearby church teams flew helicopters swept away by floods and but the time has been lim- stuffed with food to re- hit with wood and rocks,” ited since it uses an elec- mote flood-hit commu- he said. tric generator for power,” nities yesterday as the Around Jakarta, more said Trima Kanti, 39, from death toll from the dis- than 170,000 people took one refuge in Jakarta’s aster jumped to 60 and refuge in shelters across western edges. fears grew about the the massive urban con- In hard-hit Bekasi, on possibility of more tor- glomeration after whole the eastern outskirts of rential rain. neighbourhoods were sub- Jakarta, swamped streets Tens of thousands in merged. were littered with debris Jakarta were still unable Torrential rains that and crushed cars lying on to return to their water- started on New Year’s Eve top of each other – with logged homes after some unleashed flash floods and waterline marks reaching of the deadliest flooding in landslides. as high as the second years hit the enormous Indonesia’s disaster mit- floors of buildings. capital region, home to igation agency said on On Friday, the govern- about 30 million. Saturday that two people ment said it would start In neighbouring Lebak, were also killed after flash cloud seeding to the west where half a dozen people floods and landslides hit a of the capital – inducing died, police and military village in North Sulawesi rain using chemicals Jakarta is regularly hit by floods during the rainy season. personnel dropped boxes on Friday. sprayed from planes – in of instant noodles and The agency said the hope of preventing Coordinating Human a portable power genera- said the disaster was other supplies into remote Saturday the total death more rain reaching the Development and Culture tor,while an eight-year-old partly due to record rain- communities inaccessible toll had climbed to 60 with city region. Minister Muhadjir boy was killed in a land- fall. by road after bridges were two people still missing. Water has receded in Effendy said the govern- slide. But Jakarta’s myriad in- destroyed. “We’ve discovered more many areas and power ment would help rebuild Others died from drown- frastructure problems, in- “It’s tough to get sup- dead bodies,” said National was being restored in hun- destroyed schools and con- ing or hypothermia, while cluding poor drainage and plies in there... and there Disaster Mitigation dreds of districts. struct temporary bridges, one 16-year-old boy was rampant overdevelop- are about a dozen places Agency spokesman Agus The health ministry has while offering assistance electrocuted by a power ment, have worsened the hit by landslides,” Banten Wibowo. said it had deployed some to victims. line. situation, they said. police chief Tomsi Tohir 11 000 health workers and “We’re also asking for Jakarta is regularly hit Indonesian President told AFP. Trauma healing soldiers to distribute med- NGOs (non-governmental by floods during the rainy Joko Widodo has an- “That is why we’re using Jakarta shelters filled up icine, disinfectant hygiene organisations) to help with season, which started in nounced a plan to move helicopters although there with refugees, including kits and food in a bid to trauma healing,”Muhadjir late November. But this the country’s capital to aren’t any landing spots.” infants, resting on thin stave off outbreaks of told reporters on Saturday. weeks marked Jakarta’s Borneo island to take pres- Local health centre chief mats as food and drinking Hepatitis A, mosquito- deadliest flooding since sure off Jakarta, which Suripto, who goes by one water ran low. borne Dengue fever and Electrocution, drowning 2013 when dozens were suffers from some of the name, said injured resi- Some had been reduced other illnesses, including Around Jakarta, a family – killed after the city was in- world’s worst traffic jams dents were flowing into his to using floodwater for infections linked to contact including a four- and nine- undated by monsoon and is fast sinking due to clinic. cleaning. with dead animals. year-old – died of sus- rains. excessive groundwater ex- “Some of them were “We’re cleaning our- Visiting hard-hit Lebak, pected gas poisoning from Urban planning experts traction. Power supply fears as troops called to battle Australia bushfires SKIES turned black and – a tourist haven south- “Today’s decision puts reach the city’s outskirts. ash rained down as fires west of Adelaide – when more boots on the ground, Sydney recorded its raged across southeast- two people were trapped puts more planes in the highest-ever temperature ern Australia yesterday, in a car overrun by flames sky, puts more ships at of 48.9 degrees Celsius threatening power sup- on Friday. sea,” said Morrison, who (120 degrees Fahrenheit) plies to major cities and But strong winds and made the announcement in the western suburb of prompting the call-up of 3 high temperatures con- after being pilloried for Penrith, and the nation’s 000 military reservists. tinued to fuel hundreds his response to the deadly capital Canberra hit 44 Temperature records of fires and cause chaos. disaster. degrees Celsius, also an were smashed, and gale- Bushfires took out two all-time record, a Bureau force winds pounded fire- substations and trans- Record temperatures of Meteorology stricken coastal commu- mission lines, prompting A state of emergency had spokesman said. nities in the two most authorities in New South been declared across Thousands of volunteer populous states New Wales that an area home much of the heavily pop- firefighters battled the South Wales and Victoria. to almost eight million ulated southeast and infernos as some resi- New South Wales people and the nation’s more than 100 000 peo- dents stayed behind to Premier Gladys largest city Sydney could ple were told to leave defend their homes. A dehydrated and injured Koala receives Berejiklian warned that experience rolling black- their homes across three Just outside the seaside treatment after its rescue from a bushfire. worst-case scenario pro- outs. states. town of Batemans Bay, a jections were “coming to "We are in for a long Thousands heeded that four-hour drive south of bush, guys that know fire, his wife fled to the evacu- fruition”, although large- night and we have still to call on Friday, abandon- Sydney, locals joined helped save at least 10 to ation centre when fire scale evacuations meant hit the worst of it,” ing summer holidays and forces with firefighters to 12 homes on this street... ripped through his rural the human toll was min- Berejiklian warned as an- piling into cars that tackle the fires. we are so grateful for town on New Year’s Eve. imised. other total fire ban was clogged the highways “Today,we’ve had noth- their help.” “We said this is too Since late September, declared for Sunday. linking southeastern ing short of a disaster.A The only activity in the tough for us, let’s get out. 23 people have died, more Prime Minister Scott coastal towns with the very large fire-front came usually bustling tourist We went to the beach and than 1,500 homes have Morrison announced the relative safety of Sydney through... the high tem- hotspot was at an evacu- then hellfire came over been damaged and an largest military call-up in or larger towns. peratures and the south- ation centre, where hun- the hill,” he told AFP. area roughly twice the living memory, mobilising Several emergency ernly change is putting a dreds of locals forced from “I was here in the ‘94 size of Belgium or Hawaii 3,000 reservists to assist warnings were issued real lot of pressure on the their homes were shelter- fires. I thought that was has burned. thousands of volunteer yesterday,and there were resources that we have,” ing on an open field in bad. That was just a bar- The latest fatalities firefighters who have fears one one blaze south- local Adam Pike told AFP. tents and caravans. beque” in comparison, he were in Kangaroo Island been battling the blazes. west of Sydney could “Guys that know the Mick Cummins, 57, and said.

18 • Sunday January 5, 2020 The Barbados Advocate Search for survivors continues as Cambodia building collapse toll rises to seven HUNDREDS of soldiers because the rubble is piled seen shirtless, working and rescuers franti- up,” Has Rith told AFP in with little protective gear, cally picked through the early hours of yester- and sleeping in mosquito the rubble of a col- day. nets inside the building in lapsed building in “I could not reach them progress. southern Cambodia by phone.” In June nearly 30 people yesterday looking for There are an estimated died after the collapse of a bodies as the death toll 200,000 construction building under construc- from the disaster rose workers in Cambodia, tion in Sihanoukville, a to seven. most unskilled, reliant on beach town undergoing a They used excavators, day wages and not pro- Chinese investment bo- drills and power saws to tected by union rules, ac- nanza. clear concrete the morn- cording to the Last month at least ing after the seven-storey International Labour three workers died and hotel under construction Organization. more than a dozen others in seaside Kep province Worker advocates point were seriously injured crumbled to the ground to low standards at con- after an under-construc- with an estimated 30 struction sites that raise tion dining hall at a tem- workers inside, prompting the risk of accidents. ple collapsed in the tourist The collapse was latest deadly accident to mar the kingdom’s poorly an all-night rescue. Labourers can often be town of Siem Reap. regulated building sector. It was the latest deadly accident to mar the king- dom’s poorly regulated building sector even as ho- tels, high-rises and casi- nos spring up in a con- struction boom. Cambodian leader Hun Sen, who travelled to the site on Friday evening, said on his official Facebook page that seven people had been killed so far while the “search con- tinues". Eighteen survivors were also pulled out of the de- bris, according to the Kep provincial administration, but tearful relatives were waiting for more informa- tion about loved ones who had not been found. “I don’t have any hope, Rescue personnel used excavators, drills and power saws to clear concrete. French govt meets as unions vow to harden pension strike TOP French officials met which they say would re- have lawyers, physiother- for the strike will falter gaged in a battle of attri- operate only at rush Friday to hash out their quire millions of people to apists and other self-em- the longer the disruption tion... We are playing the hours, and a third of the strategy ahead of fresh work beyond the official ployed workers who have persists. exact opposite game – we country’s high-speed TGV pension overhaul talks retirement age of 62. separate – and more ad- “I support them... but will continue to be trains were cancelled on with unions who have President Emmanuel vantageous – pension the problem is that this strong,” said Eric Challal, Friday. threatened wider protests Macron made pension re- schemes. shouldn’t impact all the a 35-year-old employee at It has become the alongside a crippling form a key plank of his “We’re getting dozens of transport lines,” Sonia rail operator SNCF who longest continuous train transport strike now in election campaign, saying emails from supporters Bergoz, a 59-year-old has been on strike since strike in French history, its fifth week. it would be fairer and every day,” CGT chief nurse, told AFP at the December 5. as well as the longest by “I urge all union leaders more transparent, partic- Philippe Martinez said Aulnay-sous-Bois subur- But he conceded that Paris Opera dancers and to accept the hand offered ularly for low earners and during a rally outside a ban train station north- losing 30 days’ worth of other employees who by the prime minister so women. Paris department store east of Paris. pay and with little enjoy special pension pro- that together we can find But unions are vehe- Friday. "You can’t do anything, prospect of any change visions. a compromise,” Finance mently opposed to the go to work... you can’t was starting to be a con- So far, 63 performances Minister Bruno Le Maire proposed “pivot age” of 64 War of wills even go out. I’m getting cern. at the Opera’s historic said while meeting Paris until which people would In a New Year’s Eve ad- tired of it,” she said. Asked at the Gare du Garnier and modern shop owners hurt by the have to work to receive a dress Macron insisted However, a new poll Nord station in Paris how Bastille stages have been strike. full pension, and the loss that he would push ahead published Friday showed much longer he could cancelled, costing the The public transport of early-retirement provi- with the reform, which a majority of 61 percent hold out, he told AFP: “I company more than 12 headache has taken a big sions for some sectors – will be presented to his still support the strike, al- don’t really know.” million euros ($13.4 mil- bite out of holiday earn- including the railways. cabinet on January 22 though that was five “But for now, we are lion) in lost ticket sales. ings for shops in the cap- The CGT union has ahead of a parliamentary points lower than a gritting our teeth,”he Jean-Marie Monnier, ital, with revenues down called a four-day blockade debate. December 19 survey, ac- said as he gathered with 57, said his cafe Le Rallye 30 to 40 percent, accord- of fuel refineries and de- But he promised that cording to pollster Odoxa. other strikers. du Nord has seen ing to the CMA business pots starting Tuesday, people with arduous jobs Unions have called an- Although the number of turnover “at least 50 per- federation. when talks between would still be allowed to other day of mass demon- strikers at the SNCF and cent” lower than a year Hardline unions are unions and the govern- retire earlier – a key strations for Thursday, Paris transport operator ago, a loss he said was fighting an overhaul that ment are to resume. sticking point in the talks when teachers, hospital RATP has dropped “comparable to the at- would rationalise Two unions represent- with unions. workers and others are sharply, travellers con- tacks” of 2015, when ji- France’s 42 separate pen- ing pilots and cabin crew Macron is hoping to win expected to join the tinue to suffer extensive hadist strikes scared sion regimes into a single at Air France have called the battle of public opin- strike. service disruptions. many tourists out of points-based system a strike for next week, as ion, betting that support “The government is en- Most Paris metro lines Paris.

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Bills aside, your 2020 budget can

eportingbe for jury a duty. Standinglittle$127.50 inF-U-N this one,” Brewer says. in line at the Licensing Authority. It’s also freeing to know that this RGoing to the dentist. Making a method allows you to spend money on budget. things that are important to you, your What do all of these have in common? family and your lifestyle. They’re activities you’d probably like to “I really like for people to go through skip. and tell me the top two things they re- While budgeting certainly isn’t excit- ally like to spend money on,” Brewer ing, breaking down your spending can says. “Sometimes with a couple, those The 50/30/20 budgeting technique is particularly effective and easy to remem- give you the ability to do things you might be slightly different. We try to al- ber. enjoy. ways have those be a priority in their Here’s how to leave room for more spending plan.” inclined to pull money from it than if it that you need and then paying down than just bills in 2020. Your current spending percentages were just an undesignated savings debt or investing… you’re never going probably aren’t at exactly 50%, 30% and account. to have any fun, and you’re not going to Find your 50/30/20 balance 20%. You’ll want to slowly modify until However don’t stop there. Implement stick to it,” he says. “You’re going to There are countless budgeting tech- you get close to these levels. more methods to ensure you’re not break that budget.” niques out there, but one is particularly spending your mortgage money on Your budget will be a work in effective and easy to remember. Understand your money flow subscription boxes. progress, and that’s OK. Your spending It’s called the 50/30/20 budget. This Once you have an idea of your Lopez recommends getting a differ- in some months may be higher than plan accounts for typical general ex- recommended spending, start tracking. ent-looking (9) card for each one of your during others. You’ll probably spend penses like your mortgage, rent, car “Have your bills account and your accounts, if your bank offers that option. more on gifts in December than in payment and utility bills, as well as in- spending account,” Brewer says. So, for instance, your grocery shopping March, for example. dividualised discretionary spending “There’s no cheating that. Whatever is card might be red, but your entertain- Brewer recommends starting to pay such as travel, streaming services and in there is in there.” ment card would be blue. Depending on for your variable expenses with a debit more. Divide your money appropriately which card you use, you’ll be pulling card so you can be proactive (rather Here’s the gist: Start with your between them when it first hits your money from the appropriate category. than reactive) about your spending. take-home pay. Commit no more than bank account, she suggests. Then, you can check your bank’s app Once you get the hang of it, you can 50% of that figure to needs and fixed Robert Lopez (5)(6), CFP (7) and to see where you stand. switch back to using a credit card. expenses, like your mortgage. Use 20% founder of financial planning company Lopez says cash can be helpful, too. If for savings and debt repayment. The re- FP Guidance (8), advocates a similar Never stop trying you bring only $50 to a concert, for in- maining 30% can be spent on wants and strategy.While some people may prefer Remember that having a wants stance, that’s all you’ll be able to spend variable expenses. A 50/30/20 budget to keep everything in one place, he says category in your budget isn’t an excuse on merchandise and calculator will do the monthly math for separate accounts can be helpful – espe- to spend money on vacations or shop- refreshments. you. cially if you name them. You can even ping sprees just because. Rather, Lopez Find the method that works for you. Katie Brewer (1)(2), certified financial create different accounts for different fi- says, it’s like a cheat day – a way to As he puts it, a budget is something to planner (3) at Your Richest Life (4), nancial goals you have at the same keep grow with. likes the flexibility of this method. time. yourself motivated to follow the rest of “If someone can build a perfect “It’s a lot less restrictive than $200 For example, if you call one account your budgeting habits. budget in January, they are in the in this category, $300 in this and your “honeymoon fund,” you may be less “If your whole budget is just things wrong profession.”

What to do with that leftover New Year’s bubbly? A MIMOSA (orange juice and sparkling wine) as a Zabaglione, an airy sweet pudding, is a dessert You can also add cream, a lovely partner to sparkling post-holiday brunch drink is a lovely little bit of deca- traditionally made with Champagne, so you might wine or Champagne. Or add minced fresh herbs and dence, and should be considered. You also could make head in that direction. other seasonings like mustard, olive tapenade or hot sparking wine the base of a sangria the next day, Note that in cooking, most of the alcohol burns out, sauce. Drizzle the sauce over sautéed chicken, pork, maybe with some berries and berry liqueur, plus a but if you are adding wine to an uncooked dish, make fish or seafood. touch of some sweetener. Or add it to some pureed sure there is no one with an alcohol sensitivity and sweetened fruit, like mangoes or peaches, for a consuming it. Crepes Bellini-type cocktail. It might not be as fizzy as it was Replace half the milk in your favourite crepe recipe the day before, but if you sealed the bottle in a timely Here are some other ideas: with Champagne. You can use dry or sweet sparkling manner, it should be bubbly enough. wine, depending on what type of crepe you are mak- But maybe you’re cocktail-ed out. If your sparkling Make a pan sauce ing. Dessert crepes can be made with sweeter bubbly. wine was dry (not sweet), then you can use it pretty Use leftover sparkling wine to deglaze a pan, much as you would any other leftover white wine in pouring it in after you’ve sautéed your onions, garlic Fondue cooking. And if the bubbles are gone, no worries — the or other aromatics to loosen the brown bits from the Use it instead of white wine in your favourite fizziness would be lost in the cooking process anyway. bottom of the pan, and beginning to build a pan Sweeter Champagne should be saved for drinks sauce, with broth or some other liquid added after and dishes that have sweetness already in them. the wine cooks and reduces a bit. CONT’D on Page 23

20 • Sunday January 5, 2020 The Barbados Advocate The best fashion moments from Afrochella 2019 s folks headed to Ghana show up in the finest of these last few weeks to threads. Acelebrate “The Year Of Out of all the events taking The Return,” they were greeted place in Ghana recently, with festivals, concerts, and Afrochella is the one event that events that have been has gathered the buzziest happening back to back. crowd. Take a look at some of Everyone, including celebrities, the fashionable outfits! seemed to travel to Africa this season and when you visit the SEE NEXT PAGE FOR MORE motherland, it’s only right you FASHION

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22 • Sunday January 5, 2020 The Barbados Advocate From Gucci to Burberry: These are the best luxury items celebrating Chinese New Year

CHINESE New Year is fast dual toned bags and sharp red is releasing just 88 of these Longchamp x Mr Bags Rat collection. Straying away approaching and this 2020, clothing. If you look closely, limited edition watches; as 8 is Chinese New Year from an animal motif, the col- it’s being held unusually you’ll also spot a tiny rat peek- a lucky number in Asian cul- Collection lection instead features a play- early on January 25th. ing out from between its brand ture. Longchamp chose to partner ful cartoon cheese pattern that Heralding the start of the new monogram. with Chinese mega influencer covers the brand’s signature new lunar year, many all Louis Vuitton Chinese Mr Bags on their Year of the totes, microbags and a shirt. over Asia celebrate the hol- Vacheron Constantin New Year Collection iday – which also sees a Chinese New Year collec- Louis Vuitton has kept brand new zodiac animal tion things to a minimum this year. take its place in the cycle. If someone you love was born Rather than splashing out on a 2020 is Year of the Rat and in the Year of the Rat, this full collection, they’ve created one major tradition during watch from Vacheron a sweet black luggage charm - Chinese New Year is to buy Constantin may be the ideal printed with their monogram new clothing to symbolise “a forever piece. Featuring a rat and a stud detail reminiscent new start and fresh hopes for detailed in rose gold or plat- of their iconic luggage trunks. the New Year” according to inum, it’s a beautiful piece of China Highlights - particularly equipment which has no Chloe Chinese New Year in the colours of red and gold, hour/minute hands - instead Collection which are considered to be opting for four modern aper- We’re calling it - Chloe’s lucky and bring prosperity into tures which display the time Chinese New Year collection is the home. and date. easily the cutest. The entire As such, many luxury fashion collection is a pastel daydream brands have dropped exclusive Chopard Chinese New ideal for spring, featuring a new collections especially for Year collection gold mouse-shaped charm as the holiday. Gucci, for example, Chopard yet again is creat- well as watercolour illustra- has shifted away from rats and ing another zodiac watch, de- tions of the zodiac animal. The opted for a collaboration with signed using the traditional piece de resistance is an artis- the most famous mouse in the Japanese art of Urushi. tic take on their trendy C bag, universe - partnering with Crafted in 18 carat rose gold, it which also comes with a long Disney on a Mickey Mouse col- depicts a rat sitting amongst strap in a contrasting colour. lection. vegetables. Fittingly, the brand Gucci Chinese New Year collection Others like Longchamp have demonstrated a keen aware- ness of the Chinese social scene, teaming up with influ- encers popular in the country on a capsule collection. And of course, you’ll find the usual red and gold colourways mixed throughout various pieces as many choose to wear the shades for good luck and pros- perity in the year to come. A few luxury brands have honoured the tradition by re- leasing special holiday cap- sules, with a number of fun takes on both the colour scheme and the new zodiac an- imal below.

Gucci Chinese New Year collection Gucci has gone all in this Vacheron Constantin Chopard Chinese New Year season, partnering with Chinese New Year collection collection Disney for a playful House of Mouse-themed Chinese New Year collection. Splashing Mickey Mouse on their iconic dad trainers, monogrammed patterns and even their fuzzy horsebit loafers, they’ve also created colourful illustrations printed onto their white quilted double G bags. The campaign is also a delight as the entire thing seems to be shot in Disneyland - complete with Disney props.

Burberry Chinese New Year collection You can never go wrong with red on Chinese New Year, as the colour is symbolic of good fortune and prosperity. Burberry has opted to drop an entire red collection for both men and women, including Burberry Chinese New Year collection Chloe Chinese New Year Collection

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CONT’Dsparkle! from Page 19 fondue or Welsh Rabbit recipe. A bit of white wine is traditional in these European melted-cheese dishes.

Steaming shellfish Simmer some garlic and herbs and whatever other seasonings you like (tomatoes, fennel, saffron, etc.) in Champagne, perhaps combined with a bit of broth or water, and then steam clams or mussels until they open. These can be eaten right from the shells, or used to make a seafood soup or stew, or pasta with mussels or clam sauce. The broth from steaming the shellfish Pour some leftover champagne to add a bit of sparkle to fruit juice. should be strained and used in any recipe as well. dente, stirring frequently.Also use Champagne is more than a week old bage and radicchio. sparkling wine to start off farrotto, a and has taken on a vinegary taste, you Risotto modern take on risotto using farro. can still use it this way! Stews When you start your risotto (any ver- Champagne would be great in a sion), after you’ve sautéed the rice in oil Vinaigrette Braises chicken or fish stew, especially one with or butter, start adding liquid by pouring A splash of wine can enhance the If it’s not sweet, think about adding a Mediterranean flavours. Even though in 1/2 a cup of sparkling wine. This will taste of a homemade vinaigrette, to few glugs of leftover bubbly to dishes many meat stews call for red wine, if it’s absorb quickly into the grains and give dress a green salad, vegetable salad like braised chicken with mushrooms or a small amount you can usually sub in the finished dish another level of (such as a green bean salad ), grain pork chops with apples. Or use it in a dry white or sparkling wine. Use it in flavour. Then switch to broth, adding it salad or, even better, a French-style braised vegetable dishes, like braised a lamb stew with orange and fennel, or slowly until the rice is plump and al mayo-free potato salad. If your cippolini or pearl onions or braised cab- a pork or beef stew with root vegetables.

Advice to first-time gardeners nother growing season is build- makes it tough for water and air to ing momentum with the arrival move through and greatly inhibits Aof the 2020 seed catalogues, and growth.” gardeners are drafting plans for new Squeeze the soil gently in your harvests. There’s such a thing as hand. If it crumbles a bit when being too enthusiastic, though, espe- squeezed, it’s ready for use. “It can cially among novices. take a long time to get good soil tex- Beginners can achieve their best ture, and just minutes to destroy it if planting results by thinking small. you work it while it’s too wet,” Lerner “Starting too large is the most com- said. mon mistake made by first-time gar- Keep records: “You can learn a lot deners,” said Barbara Murphy,a by recording things,” Lerner said. Master Gardener coordinator and hor- “What worked and what didn’t. Put ticulturist with University of Maine those lessons to use the following Cooperative Extension for 23 years. year.” “Limit yourself to ten feet by ten- For vegetable gardens, choose feet, she says. “If you grow frustrated easy-to-grow plants like leaf lettuce, because of too many things happening carrots, zucchini, potatoes, green the first year, there’s a good chance beans and radishes. Leave more you won’t feel like gardening for a challenging plants like cauliflower, second. You can always expand as melons, celery and broccoli for an- your skills develop.” other season. Deal quickly with insects. “Make Other tips that beginners can start regular visits to your garden to check thinking about now: for plant pests,” Murphy said. “Don’t Find the right location. You need 12 worry about the adults. You want to to 16 hours of sun per day for a veg- go after the eggs before they develop Easy to grow edibles can thrive in containers that can be moved to follow the etable garden, Murphy said. into juvenile leaf cutters. Most eggs sun. Theses particular boxes are designed with built-in water reservoirs that pro- Ornamental gardens aren’t as fussy. are on the underside of leaves. Use vide moisture to the plant roots as needed. Starting too large is said to be the Gardens also need a convenient soapy water and picking or simply most common mistake made by first-time gardeners. water source and rich, well-drained remove the infested leaves.” soils. Weeds compete with your plants for clippings and sawdust that also coneflowers, sunflowers, asters) to a “Good soil preparation is important nutrients and water. Get rid of them enrich the soil over time. vegetable mix enhances pollination to success, but be patient,” said Rosie before they go to seed. Avoid overcrowding. That stresses and boosts harvests. Lerner, an Extension horticulturist Mulching retains soil moisture, plants, invites disease and reduces Eliminate or ease up on the pesti- with Purdue University. “Don’t force cools the ground and smothers weeds. yields. cides. Chemicals don’t discriminate. the soil when it’s wet. Soil structures Use natural and free materials like Recruit pollinators. Adding clumps They kill the beneficial insects along will compact and get tight. That shredded leaves, newspaper, grass of pollen-rich blooms (think daisy-like with the bad.

24 • Sunday January 5, 2020 The Barbados Advocate From plastic-free parenting to ‘period parties’ … the parenting trends predicted Ten parenting trends predictions for to be big in the next decade 2020, according to ChannelMum.com: JUST when you think and with minimal medical ap- watch TV or a film. you’ve got one parenting pointments. Meanwhile, mums and dads trend licked, something Although less than 1% of the also hope to become more 1. The Greta Effect - Activism has been turned on its head else comes along and ren- parents polled would be willing mindful with 58% intending to and instead of listening to grown-ups, children are becoming in- ders it so 2019. to embrace an all-natural preg- try and take 20 minutes each creasingly vocal about causes they believe in. 2020 is expected From family gaming replac- nancy, experts expect this day to simply sit with their to see the trend continue, with companies even hiring children ing TV, to the ‘Greta Effect’, pe- trend to rise through the next children and listen to them, as business consultants. riod parties to plastic-free liv- decade. something known as ‘Everyday ing, a new report has revealed Being more mindful of the Take 20’. 2. Family gaming - UK teens spend an average of 12 hours a some of the top trends ex- planet could also have an in- A third also think period week gaming while eight to 10-year-olds game for 10 hours. The pected to shape parenting in fluence on the future of family parties, where parents cele- old tradition of sitting down to watch TV together is increas- the next decade. size too. brate their daughter’s first pe- ingly being replaced by a multi-player, bonding family gaming The study, of 2,000 parents, Following comments from riod with red-themed food and session. found activist Greta Thunberg Prince Harry and his wife the drink to remove the stigma, is has inspired a generation of Duchess of Sussex about only a positive idea likely to become 3. Natural pregnancy - no scans, no painkillers and minimal smalls to sit up and take ac- having two children, parents more popular in the UK. medical appointments. While health experts warn there could tion when it comes to climate believe the number of children Commenting on the findings be a potential risk to mother and child, the trend is predicted to change and the environment. to have will become more of a ChannelMum.com founder rise as eco-conscious mums-to-be look to getting back to nature. The eco-conscience the na- discussion, with 29% agreeing Siobhan Freegard said: “We’ve tion’s kids are developing is that two is the ideal family had girl power and now it’s 4. Period parties - To continue the fight to remove the stigma causing something of a power size. time for child power. surrounding periods, UK parents have begun to adopt the US shift in families as parents are Other trends for 2020 identi- “Consumer trends in the ‘period party’ phenomenon - compete with red-themed food and taking note of their children’s fied by the ChannelMum.com 2020s will increasingly be drink - to celebrate their daughter’s first period. Fans of the concerns, and altering their report include micro-schedul- driven by the concerns and trend say it’s a new ‘coming of age’ celebration which helps por- own behaviour as a result. ing, opening up the discussion needs of the youngest mem- tray periods in a positive light. So much so that the study, by about difficult births and co- bers of society. parenting site working nurseries. “Kids are hyper aware of 5. Co-working Nurseries - ONS figures show eight in 10 ChannelMum.com, found 85% In a prediction that suggests their impact on the world and mums now work, with 58% of the self-employed workforce of parents would be ‘proud’ for family movie nights could be the positive changes they want being female. Co-working spaces like Cuckooz Nest and Mama their child to campaign for a numbered, the study also to see and are actively making Works are responding to demand by providing offices where cause they care about. found 47% of parents are plan- them happen, rather than mums can meet, network and share childcare in a very modern The future of parenting also ning to try gaming together in waiting for the adults to do it ‘mum village’. looks plastic-less as an encour- 2020 instead of sitting down to for them.” aging 93% of families are plan- 6. Plastic Free Parenting - It’s no longer enough to swap plas- ning to become more environ- tic toys for wooden. The top eco trend is to remove all family mentally friendly over the next plastic, from nappies to bathing products, clothing and buggies. few years. It can be expensive and difficult, but with 93% of families try- It isn’t just parents’ plastic ing to use less plastic, it’s a trend that looks set to grow. use that our environmental conscience is expected to influ- 7. Everyday Take 20 - With self-care being touted as a key ence either. According to the wellness trend, parents are now seeing the plus-points of set- report we could see more par- ting aside 20 minutes every day to simply sit with their chil- enting journeys starting from dren and listen to them. This mindful parenting trick lets chil- the moment of conception, dren know their feelings are important and validated, and with natural pregnancies pre- brings families closer together. dicted to rise. Yep, eco-aware mums-to-be 8. Birth trauma rewind - This safe and highly effective psy- could look to get back to nature chological method is being used by growing numbers of mums by going through pregnancy Parents plan on taking time to sit and listen to their children to overcome upsetting or difficult births. Though still relatively without scans or painkillers every day. unknown in the UK, the therapy is a big step forward in pro- tecting mental health and emotional wellbeing. It is expected to be heavily used by the estimated 4% of mums who experience traumatic births.

9. Micro scheduling - 8am dishwasher goes on, 8.05am write shopping list, 8.10am check emails before school run while kids pack their bags. An increasing number of modern mums tightly plan their entire day minute-by-minute to cram in everything, with downloadable micro scheduling templates now available online. However, some psychologists have warned the trend is ‘self-bullying’ and can damage children’s creativity by limiting free play.

10. The ‘Anti-natalist’ movement - Harry and Meghan gener- ated headlines around the world by announcing they will stop at two children to help save the planet, but the Anti-Natalist movement is pressing people to volunteer to stop having kids at all. One extremist in India has gone even further, attempting to sue his parents for giving birth to him ‘without his consent’. In with the wooden, out with the plastic toys… and nappies, cups etc.

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6 ways to pull yourself out of

Diabetesiabetes can be a life-threatening burnoutmany people with type 1 diabetes must condition if not managed prop- live with it for almost their entire lives. Derly. But what if you find your- The stress, care requirements, and self… feeling unmotivated? It’s not like lifelong effects mean that burnout is you want to have poor health and all common in the type 1 community. the difficult symptoms that come with Burnout can also happen if you have it. You might occasionally find yourself type 2 diabetes. People with type 2 dia- putting off testing your blood glucose, or betes either don’t produce enough in- taking a few days or weeks off from the sulin to properly manage their blood nutrition plan you’ve been following. glucose levels, or their bodies resist the Maybe you skip a doctor’s appointment effects of the insulin their bodies do and don’t head out for the day with your make. The condition is typically man- Diabetes management is work and burnout happens when you’re exhausted backpack or purse fully stocked with all aged with diet, weight loss, exercise, from the never-ending attention it requires. the tools and snacks you might need, medication, and/or insulin injections. like you normally do. This sense of Type 2 diabetes more commonly ap- what happens when diabetes is not low episode that can motivate you to do apathy is so common among people pears in adulthood, but children can effectively managed. Poorly controlled everything you can to avoid that from with diabetes that there’s a special also develop the condition. Type 2 dia- diabetes can lead to anything from kid- happening again. name for it: diabetes burnout. betes typically does not require the ney damage, eye disease, nerve damage, “When I was 16 I was burnt out from same dependence on insulin that type 1 heart disease, and even death. Diabetes dealing with my diabetes since age 2. What Is Diabetes Burnout? diabetes does, but it still requires con- management is often a (literal) pain, I stopped taking care of myself and was If you were feeling tired, run-down, stant monitoring and lifestyle changes but it will help prevent these serious hospitalised multiple times because of and unmotivated at work, you could be that can lead to burnout. complications from developing down the it. When I realised how sick I was described as “burned out.” It’s the same line. making myself or scared me into jump- for diabetes.After years of counting carbs Coping With Diabetic Burnout “I think about all the damage ing back in the horse and getting into at every meal, calculating insulin Although most people with diabetes diabetes has done to all my family the swing of self care again. I now just dosages, managing doctor’s appoint- will likely experience burnout at one members from not taking theirs seri- think about how I don’t want to feel ments and medical bills, and living with point or another, there are ways to get ously enough. It really helps me keep that sick again and it really keeps me the stress of knowing a single mistake yourself back on track. First, don’t beat mine under control and on days when in track,” Amanda W. said. could lead to devastating side effects, you yourself up about feeling burned out. As I just don’t feel like counting the carbs,” might (understandably) feel like chuck- Haviland explained, people with dia- Michelle Y. said. 6. Remember the things in your ing your Continuous Glucose Monitoring betes are constantly blamed and stereo- life you need to remain healthy for. (CGM) into the nearest body of water typed when it comes to their health and 3. Take one positive step towards If your diabetes is not well-controlled, and eating whatever the heck you want. many also live with depression, anxiety good diabetes management. you’ll have a harder time showing up Diabetes management is work and and eating disorders, in addition to Rather than pressuring yourself to be for the things in your life that matter burnout happens when you’re exhausted disease complications. Managing dia- “perfect” and feeling even more burned the most to you — perhaps that’s a job, from the never-ending attention it betes can also be unpredictable. So, out, find one small thing you can do to your partner, your kids, an upcoming requires. take comfort in the fact that burnout improve your diabetes management. trip, or a favourite hobby. If you find Nalani Haviland, a physician assis- happens to everyone. Build these small changes into your that your A1C or blood glucose levels tant who works with diabetes patients “My best advice is to take it day by routine so you stay healthy but aren’t aren’t really motivating you, perhaps and has diabetes herself, told The day. Let yourself cry.Admit that it’s overwhelmed. the desire to remain healthy for some- Mighty that one unique aspect of hard and that it sucks and then ask for “Don’t beat yourself up over a bad thing you do prioritise will do the trick. diabetes is that much of the treatment help. Make one simple positive change day, week, or even month. It’s just as “When I’m feeling on the verge of a decisions are made by the patient. She in your care and go from there,” easy to get back on track as it was to get burnout, I remind myself of my ‘why’… described diabetes as similar to a Haviland said. “Most importantly, don’t off track. Simply make one good deci- Why I need to take care of myself and newborn baby or full-time job with no try to do it on your own. Diabetes is a sion… and do the same thing the next not get burned out. I acknowledge that vacation days or weekends – no matter team sport and is way too big for one time you are faced with another deci- I’m going to have a bad day here or what a person with diabetes does, they person to manage on their own.” sion. Soon, you will find yourself mak- there and that’s OK. I think about my always have to be multitasking which We also asked our Mighty diabetes ing healthy, sustainable, positive choices daughter and my husband, who I love can be exhausting. community for their advice about cop- most of the time!” Jaime C. said. more than life itself, and that motivates “The clinician can help guide the ing with diabetic burnout. Here are the me to get back on track and to take the person with diabetes (PWD), but suggestions they shared with us: 4. Find something diabetes-re- best care of myself. I don’t want to miss ultimately the PWD is forced to make lated to look forward to. a minute of this crazy beautiful life we multiple life-altering and life-threaten- 1. Remember: It’s a marathon, not Maybe it’s a CGM upgrade, a meet-up have – so I won’t let diabetes stop me ing decisions on a daily basis, and we a sprint. group of “dia-buddies,” or finding a from that!” Jaime C. said. suffer the consequences of those Diabetes requires constant care and delicious new snack for treating lows – decisions both immediately and long- attention, but it’s also a lifelong condi- if there’s something you can look for- How to Support Someone With term,” Haviland said. tion. You don’t want to get so wrapped ward to, or some way to change up your Diabetes Burnout up in the everyday details that you lose routine, you may feel more energised Loved ones may also be able to notice Burnout in Type 1 Diabetes vs. Type 2 sight of the bigger overall picture of about the day-to-day management. if you’re going through diabetes Diabetes your health. Never neglect your health, “I usually get a new meter or hope I’m burnout. They might realise you’re not Diabetic burnout can happen to peo- but give yourself permission to feel less due for an upgrade on my insulin pump managing your health the same way ple with type 1 or type 2 diabetes. In stressed about the smaller ups and or CGM. A new piece of technology is you usually do, or that you seem ex- type 1 diabetes, your pancreas makes downs. always refreshing, and these days there hausted and tired of living with dia- little to no insulin, a hormone required “Don’t forget that diabetes manage- seems to always be something new! betes. Haviland noted that when you to allow sugar (glucose) to enter your ment is a marathon, not a sprint. Try Like a new phone or computer, it’s fun love someone who is going through a cells from your bloodstream. Within a not to get bogged down with the daily to upgrade!” Julia C. said. difficult time, you might feel an instinct few hours or days of having no insulin numbers, minute by minute manage- to try and fix their problems or offer in your system, your blood sugar will ment, but focus on overall trends and 5. Think back to a time when examples of how or why you understand get too high, which is fatal if left un- patterns,” Jaime C. said. your diabetes wasn’t well-man- how they feel. However, she said the treated. As a result, people with type 1 aged. best thing you can do is just simply be diabetes need to take insulin constantly 2. Remind yourself what can hap- In addition to thinking about possible there. throughout the day and adjust the pen with poor diabetes control. risks and complications of diabetes like “Try not to judge their choices, but dosage depending on factors like the “Scared straight” isn’t everyone’s we discussed above, consider your own ask if there is anything that you can food they eat and their level of exercise. favourite motivational method. diabetes journey and the challenges help… then do it,” Haviland said. “And The average age of a type 1 diabetes di- However if it works for you, give your- you’ve experienced when you were in a don’t beat yourself up that you can’t agnosis is around 14 years old, meaning self a refresher about the reality of rough place.Perhaps you had a scary fix it for them.” 26 • Sunday January 5, 2020 The Barbados Advocate

Getting a second dog? Be ready for something different OXY is one of those “It’s always gone smoothly,” dogs who makes says Sember, who lives in Reverything easy: upstate New York. “There’s an “She’s just all love, very lit- adjustment period where they tle maintenance,” Cameron figure out dominance and be- Gearen says of her laid- come friends. The hardest part back lab mix. “She never is the housetraining, and polic- gets sick. She doesn’t bark.” ing the chewing the new puppy When Gearen decided to does.” bring a second dog into her But for many pet owners and Chicago home, she figured the pets, the process can be chal- new addition would offer more lenging. The cheerful bonding of the same. She soon discov- they’d hoped for between two ered, however, that “you can’t pets might not happen when a get that dog twice, actually. dog accustomed to being on its That’s not going to happen”. own is suddenly paired with an Her new dog, Zack, required animal of a different age or much more time, effort and temperament. expense than Roxy ever had. Some tips if you’re consider- Though he’s now happily accli- ing getting a second dog: mated, Gearen says she strug- This photo provided by Good Dog shows Leo (left), and Sally in the home of their owner in New gled through moments when • Consider the commitment York. Good Dog cofounder, Lauren McDevitt, says that while dogs of varying sizes can get along she wondered if this new It takes time, effort and money well, it’s important to consider whether a dramatic difference in size will present a challenge or arrangement could possibly to add another pet to your safety issue when adding a new pet to your home. (GOOD DOG VIA AP) work. home. That’s a common experience. “That puppy phase, it’s so dog establishes dominance. It’s Although it might seem logical a neutral space. Ideally, have “We sometimes have expec- time-intensive,” says Lauren happened every single time, to bring your current pet to a them interact on walks on a tations of pet No. 2 that are McDevitt, co-founder of the pet but is never serious.” shelter or breeder to meet a few different days to see how coloured by our experience placement service Good Dog. prospective new friend, a dog’s they get along. with pet No. 1,” says Candace “So you need to think about • What age is best? behaviour in a place crowded Be sure the new pet is Croney, an animal behaviourist whether you’re able to dedicate People often opt for a puppy with other animals might not healthy to avoid any health and director of Purdue that time.” or kitten, and that can work. reflect what life would be like risk to the other animal. University’s Center for Animal And even if you’re adding Older dogs “can do well with a at home. And taking your dog Lastly, don’t assume the new Welfare Science.“And it’s not an older pet, it takes time: young puppy,” McDevitt says, to a dog park for the first time pet will be able to handle the necessarily fair to either of Introduce the pets slowly “but sometimes it can be a lit- to assess their experience with same routine as your current them.” by keeping them mainly in tle bit of a nuisance to them.” other dogs also might not yield pet. Some dogs, like Gearen’s Especially when a pet is get- separate spaces during the Croney agrees: “Many of accurate information. Zack, can’t tolerate being at a ting older, bringing in a second first days or even weeks. these older pets just want to Most important is really “doggie daycare”, for instance. animal can seem like a natural “I tend to give it a few rest and relax” and might be talking with the shelter staff Animals have their own per- thing to do. Owners may hope weeks,” Croney says. “Most happier if their new playmate or breeder about the right sonalities, habits and feelings, a puppy can give the older pet people don’t tend to have the were closer to their age. pet for your home. “Ask a lot just like children, Gearen says. an infusion of exercise and en- patience to do that. But it’s You may be hesitant to adopt of questions about the pet’s in- Despite the challenges, she ergy. They may also hope the much better to go slow and set an older animal, especially if teraction with other animals,” says adding her second pet presence of another pet will things up to succeed rather you’re already facing medical McDevitt says. How much have turned out to be a wonderful soften the blow when they than having to course correct.” issues or concerns over losing they been around other pets, choice. eventually lose the older one. Be patient with yourself and your current pet, she says. “But and have those experiences “It was a learning experience Brette Sember has had good the pets on difficult days. As older pets can be so wonderful gone well? and an expensive one,” Gearen luck adding a new golden re- she incorporates a new puppy and, frankly, are somewhat less If you’ve found a possible says. “Now Zack is this incredi- triever puppy to her home each into her home, Sember says, work.” candidate, Croney suggests in- ble source of love in our family time her older golden retriever “There is always at least one troducing the dogs on leashes and none of us can imagine if has reached its final years. biting incident where the older • The right match on a walk, so they can meet in he wasn’t here.” Alzheimer’s vaccine could be trialled on humans in two years AN Alzheimer’s vaccine may strike. tau plaques alone, which strategy for ultimate testing Research UK. be tested in human trials in Dementia – the umbrella failed to delay Alzheimer’s in human Alzheimer’s dis- This has been put down to as little as two years, scien- term for memory disorders – progression. ease,” the scientists said. growing life expectancies, tists have claimed. affects around 850 000 people Animal studies suggest This could come about in as meaning people live longer These plaques are formed in the UK, according to these two proteins act little as two years, they than ever before. by “clumping” of the natu- Alzheimer’s Research UK together to drive cognitive added. While this research was rally-occurring protein amy- statistics show. decline. A double pronged ap- “Our approach is looking to going on, the San Francisco loid beta, as well as tangles of Alzheimer’s is the most proach may therefore be nec- cover all bases and get past scientists looked at 32 the protein tau. common form of the disease, essary to combat dementia, previous roadblocks in finding Alzheimer’s patients in the Together, these are thought impacting 62% of dementia the Irvine scientists claim. a therapy to slow the accumu- early stages of the disease. to trigger neurodegeneration sufferers, Alzheimer’s Society To combat this, they tested lation of amyloid beta/tau Brain scans measured and ultimately cognitive statistics show. two jabs – AV-1959R and molecules and delay amyloid beta and tau levels, decline. In the US, 5.8 million are AV-1980R – in mice with Alzheimer’s progression in with the patients then being After administering the living with Alzheimer’s, amyloid beta and tau plaques. the rising number of people tracked for two years. vaccine, levels of both amyloid according to the Alzheimer’s Results – published in the around the world,” study Results suggest tau may beta and tau declined in the Association statistics show. journal Alzheimer’s Research author Professor Nikolai be the initial driver of brain rodents. The complex disease is poorly & Therapy – suggest these Petrovsky, from Flinders degeneration. This comes as scientists understood. As a result, generated high levels of im- University in Adelaide, said. By tracking tau, the scien- from the University of there are no certain ways to mune-fighting proteins, re- In 2050, 152m people world- tists hope patients could one California, San Francisco, prevent the condition, the ducing both amyloid and tau. wide are expected to have day be told how their disease found spotting tau in brain NHS reports. “Taken together, these find- some form of dementia – a will progress, as well as doc- scans could diagnose Trials have attempted to ings warrant further develop- 204% jump from the 50m last tors being better able to treat Alzheimer’s before symptoms reduce either amyloid beta or ment of this dual vaccination year, according to Alzheimer’s the individual sufferer.

The Barbados Advocate Sunday January 5, 2020 • 27 Archbishop Gordon to T&T: Grow up for 2020 ARCHBISHOP Jason Gordon negative to people? Have you “I don’t know how to say this as a human being. The who are lured into gangs, do so wants TT to “grow up” for the ever noticed that in gently, and I don’t know how to common good means I can’t from a young age, but by their new year. He also wants the yourselves? Now, don’t go and say it politely, so I’m just going just think about what is good 30’s they desire to get out. “elites” of the nation to say ‘I wish so-and-so were here to tell you: We have to grow up for me and my family, I have to They, however, are unable to exercise extreme responsibility so they could hear this,’ it is to be adult Catholics. There is think about what is good for because of what they have toward the common good. you I’m talking to. We could be a lot of immaturity among us. the whole country first and done in the past and has to He made the call in his so negative to each other that An adult is someone who is myself second.” reluctantly stay in the gang, homily at the New Year’s Day we could be insulting.” willing to make the sacrifice He said people now need to even though they may have service held at the Cathedral “Sometimes in our families for the sake of other people. A begin working towards a children and would want to of the Immaculate Conception, when we want to make a point child is someone who wants society where we can ensure settle down. Independence Square, on to a child, rather than give other people to sacrifice for the good of all people, but “That is why it is infantile Wednesday. them the positive, we give them.” especially those on the because what he was doing Gordon knocked those who them the negative. And we “The infantile is a person margins – the homeless, the before is what is creating the instigated and provoked humiliate them in front the who is quick to pick up a gun poor, and the underprivileged. tension. He wasn’t thinking discord, who publicly whole family.” and pull the trigger. The He called for the “elites,” about his children and what embarrassed people and those “These are not the ways to infantile is a person who uses especially, to begin thinking in kind of society he wants for who are negative towards build peace, that is the way to their mouth to cut someone this manner lest the country them. He is only thinking others. build war.” down. The infantile is who fall into social unrest. about him and his power, and He said those behaviours led He said these behaviours would lambaste people in “This sense of unbridled who disrespected him.” to unrest and war among were immature. public and have no reserve and capitalism has pushed us in a He called for people to put people. According to Gordon, these not be able to hold back. direction of greed, where many down their warmongering “Have you ever noticed that attitudes contributed heavily “God came here to serve people have so much that they ways and practice the skill of rather than pacify, people to the violence the country is everyone. That is what can take care of ten peace. would ‘chook’?” experiencing at the moment. maturity looks like,” he said. generations, while other people “We might be experts in “Time to throw water and He said the cross, the symbol After the service, Gordon don’t even have enough for bringing people down, calm everything down and of Christianity, depicts Jesus explained the maturity he was today.And that’s wrong. That ‘chooking fire’, ‘wilding up’ people start ‘chooking’. And Christ, who sacrificed talking about was a tenet of is a sin,” he said. people, exposing and when fire burning down the everything for our sakes. But, the Catholic church. He said it He also called people who embarrassing people. Now lets place, they hang back and say in today’s society, people are is separated in two parts: the degrade and desecrate the become artisans of peace. If ‘Eh eh, that is fire boy!’ as if not willing to sacrifice, common good, and solidarity. environment sinners and said you want to change TT, and the they don’t understand that according to the Archbishop. “It means I would have to they are destroying the violence in TT, it has to start they caused the fire in the first He said people would rather join with you in your suffering inheritance of generations to with how you and I, who have place. keep their lifestyles and have and in your joy and I have to come. encountered Jesus Christ, “Have you ever noticed that others do what they want for work with you to ensure you He noted that even with relate to each other inside our we are very good at being them. have what you need to flourish gang violence many people, families.” Trump tells evangelical rally he will put prayer in US schools MIAMI/WASHINGTON – U.S. President Donald Trump on Friday said his Democratic opponents would tear down crosses and pledged to bring prayer to public schools at a re-election rally to shore up evangelical support. Trump spoke on the outskirts of Miami at the King Jesus International Ministry, a “prosperity gospel” church that teaches that the faithful will be rewarded with health and wealth on earth. “We are defending religion itself, it’s under siege,” Trump said. “A society without religion cannot prosper.” More than 80% of white evangelicals voted for Trump in the 2016 election. But a crack in evangelical support opened up last month when the magazine Christianity Today wrote a blistering editorial on Trump’s “grossly immoral character.” Attendees, some of them US President Donald Trump participates in a prayer before speaking at an Evangelicals for Trump Coalition Launch at the wearing Trump’s signature red King Jesus International Ministry in Miami, Florida, US, January 3, 2020. campaign hats, nearly filled the room, which the church says Democratic challenger Pete He got a big reaction from rights to pray in our schools,” remained relatively constant holds 7,000. Some raised their Buttigieg, the Indiana mayor, the crowd when he promised to Trump said. “They want to take from his inauguration until hands in a sign of praise and for having what he said was an bring religion into U.S. schools. that right along with many March of 2019, Pew Research swayed while music played unpronounceable last name, A clause in the U.S. other ones.” shows. Some Christians believe loudly over the speakers before and told attendees Democrats Constitution prohibits the According to a 2019 survey that support has frayed since. the president entered the room. were waging war against government from promoting here by the Pew Research Friday’s rally “is Trump’s Pastors gathered around religion. one religion over the other, Center, 43% of U.S. adults, or desperate response to the Trump on the stage for an “These angry radicals want which means public schools some 110 million people, realization that he is losing his opening prayer, while much of to impose absolute conformity don’t promote prayer or identify with Protestantism; primary voting bloc – faith the audience remained by censuring speech, tearing religious symbols. 59% of those, or 64 million are voters,” said Doug Pagitt, the standing with their hands down crosses and symbols of “Very soon I’ll be taking born-again or evangelical executive director of Vote aloft. faith and banning religious action to safeguard students Christians. Common Good, a progressive In his speech, Trump mocked believers from public life.” and teachers’ First Amendment Christian support for Trump Christian group, on Friday.

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ARIES (March 21-April 19). transition. If your entire identity is LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). Some based on your success in HOROSCOPES secret thing is distracting you -- it's one area of life, you're hiding right below the surface of lessening your chances of having a great day. What your awareness and nudging you softly. It wants to else do you have going on with high-five potential? be uncovered. All you have to do is ask yourself a Add new projects and activities to the list. few questions and you'll figure out this little puzzle. TAURUS (April 20-May 20). The dating world is a SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). From Penicillin to complicated place. It's a good thing your natural Velcro, many important and useful discoveries were instincts kick in to help you navigate it either for made by chance instead of contemplation. However, yourself or your loved ones. If you give advice, it will when you contemplate, chance will favor you. be brilliant. If you take advice, take your own. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). It's not that GEMINI (May 21-June 21). Laughing is what helps you're unhappy with the way things are. You just you make it through. Don't wait until you're feeling happen to be fascinated by the potential of things. bad to look for the funny. Stock up so you're ready It's how your mind is working today, leaping into an when the weird days hit. Today will bring comic imaginary future and carrying reality along with it. treasures. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). If you feel slightly CANCER (June 22-July 22). You've become what tense walking into the room it's only because you you once envied and, strangely, that fact alone have an agenda beyond what others in the room brings little satisfaction. It was the way it pushed you have. Relax into the prevalent mood and it will be to grow that really mattered all along. Don't let that easier to get this agenda across. stop you from envying something new. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). Do you really make LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). It's a simple fact of human the world better by following your bliss? Of course! nature: Nobody likes things being crammed down Though you should be warned: These days it will their throat. You're adept in the art of persuasion take a lot more courage and planning to devote today, which will include leading by example so you yourself to your own enjoyment. don't have to launch into the hard sell. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). You're excellent at VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). Regarding the sort of drawing boundaries now. You're so clear on what change that happens today: Give it time to sink in. you will and won't do that you can say it fast and with Let it ruminate for a few days. Don't go immediately a light touch, getting the message across back to what you're familiar with. Live in the instantaneously. Bible Challenge 1. Complete the B. 12 weeks following: "Blessed C. 12 months be ye poor:..." D. 12 years A. for ye shall laugh B. for yours is the 4. How long did it kingdom of God take Mary and C. for ye shall be filled Joseph to find Jesus D. for ye have me after they returned to Jerusalem to 2. When Christians search for suffer because of him? their faith, how are A. one day they to react? B. two days A. by being ashamed C. three days B. by being surprised D. four days C. by praising God D. by cursing God 5. Fill in the blank: "Therefore being 3. How long after his justified by ______, dream about the we have peace with tree being cut God through our down was Lord Jesus Christ. Nebuchadnezzar A. love stripped of his B. good works kingdom? C. faith

A. 12 days D. righteousness Answers: 1. B, 2. C, 3. C, 4. C, 5. C, C, 5. C, 4. C, 3. C, 2. B, 1. Answers:

The Barbados Advocate Sunday January 5, 2020 • 29 Miley Cyrus settles $300 million lawsuit claiming she stole ‘We Can’t Stop’ NEW YORK – Miley Cyrus has settled a $300 million copyright infringement lawsuit by a Jamaican song- writer who accused the pop star of steal- ing her 2013 smash “We Can’t Stop” from a similar song he recorded a quarter century earlier. Nikki Bella and fiance Artem Chigvintsev. Michael May, who per- forms as Flourgon, sued Cyrus in March 2018, claiming that “We Can’t Stop” closely resembled Nikki Bella and his 1988 song “We Run Things,” which he called a reggae favourite since ‘DWTS’ pro Artem reaching No. 1 in his home country. May accused Cyrus and her label RCA Miley Cyrus Chigvintsev are Records, owned by Sony Corp, of misappropriating Manhattan federal court filed “pending payment of Billboard Hot 100 in material including the on Friday ending the law- the settlement proceeds”, August 2013. engaged – and phrase “We run things. suit with prejudice, which were not specified. It was blocked from hit- Things no run we,” which meaning it cannot be Lawyers for May and ting No. 1 by Robin she sang as “We run filed again. Cyrus did not immedi- Thicke’s “Blurred Lines,” things. Things don’t run Cyrus’ lawyers said in ately respond to requests the subject of its own have been since we.” a December 12 letter that for comment. high-profile copyright May, Cyrus, Sony and a settlement agreement “We Can’t Stop,” from case over its resemblance other defendants filed a had been signed, and that Cyrus’ album “Bangerz,” to Marvin Gaye’s 1977 November joint stipulation in the stipulation would be peaked at No. 2 on the song “Got To Give It Up.” NIKKI BELLA has been Chigvintsev shared sitting on some major the same photos in a news: She’s engaged. post, writing, “You are The Total Bellas and the best thing that has Total Divas star, 36, re- ever happened to me. So vealed on social media excited for what’s to Friday that her 37-year- come I love you more old boyfriend, Russian than anything and pro dancer Artem thank you for saying Chigvintsev, popped the Yes.” question during a trip to This will be the second France in November – time Bella (real name: and she said yes. Stephanie Nicole Garcia- “Excited for 2020 and Colace) will say “I do.” the next decade with On Total Divas in 2014, you,” the retired pro she revealed that she wrestler wrote to her fi- was briefly married to ancé, whom she was her high school sweet- partnered with on heart at 20, but the mar- Dancing With the Stars riage was annulled three in 2017 but started dat- years later. ing in January 2019 She almost walked after her engagement to down the aisle with fel- John Cena ended. “I said low wrestler – and now yes in France in movie star – Cena. They November! We have been started dating in 2012, trying to keep it a secret became engaged in 2017, but really wanted to but called it – and their share our excitement for impeding nuptials – off the New Year!” right before the wedding Photos showed Bella in May 2018. While they and Chigvintsev hugging briefly got back together, and kissing with a band they split for good in positioned behind him. July 2018. She was holding a red Chigvintsev was previ- rose in one hand and a ously married to his Champagne glass in an- dance partner, Giselle other. A second photo Peacock. They tied the was of her sparkly en- knot in 2004 but split a gagement ring. year later. 30 • Sunday January 5, 2020 The Barbados Advocate The Barbados Advocate Sunday January 5, 2020 • 31

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The Barbados Advocate Sunday January 5, 2020 • 33 SSPPOORRTTSS West Indies Under-19 Rising Stars’ pre-World Cup camp in Johannesburg confirmed ST. JOHN’S, Antigua – tion for the West Indies Insurance Super50 Cup, a West, before the team de- in order to achieve the Kimani Melius (Captain), The West Indies Under- Under-19 team, that ac- skills camp in September parted the Caribbean on team targets that have Nyeem Young, Ashmead 19 Rising Stars con- celerated under the re- and the Rising Stars Tri- January 1. been set and the camp will Nedd, Leonardo Julien, tinue their preparation vised CWI Strategic Plan Series versus England West further reflected certainly focus heavily in Kevlon Anderson, Daniel for the ICC Under-19 that incorporates the and Sri Lanka that were on what the team gained these areas. Beckford, Matthew Forde, World Cup in South Skerritt-Shallow 10-point both held in Antigua. from facing England and He continued: “The six Joshua James, Antonio Africa from January 17 campaign plan of “in- All of these cricket ini- Sri Lanka in the recent games have given each Morris, Mbeki Joseph, to February 9, with creased exposure for tiatives were aimed at giv- Rising Stars Tri-Series. player a better under- Avinash Mahabirsingh, a training camp in Under-19 and Under-23 ing the team not just the “The encouraging as- standing of the roles and Kirk McKenzie, Ramon Johannesburg from cricketers”. best chance of succeeding pect of the Tri-Series was responsibilities they will Simmonds, Matthew January 4-11. The targeted prepara- in the youth World Cup, that the team got into need to fulfil for the team Patrick, Jaden Seales. This camp will occur be- tion initiatives included but also improving their strong positions in five out to succeed. Equally as im- fore the two official World trial games in the Rising development for the of the six games that were portant was the time the Team Management: Cup warm-up matches Stars Under-19 tourna- future. played, the bowling unit players and coaches spent Graeme West (Head versus Canada (January ment in St. Vincent for “A training camp has functioned well and was together to discuss, review Coach); Kenny Benjamin 13) and Scotland (January the standout performers been organised in backed up by some im- and reflect on the cricket (Assistant Coach); Dwain 15). West Indies are in and players that had Johannesburg to ensure pressive fielding that was that was played and iden- Gill (Manager); Dinesh Zone B alongside three- been introduced to the the players receive ample enhanced by the introduc- tify how each player can Mahabir (Analyst); time winners Australia, programme in December time to acclimatise and tion of Fielding Specialist, move their game forward Khevyn Williams 1998 winners England 2018, several players more importantly work Julien Fountain. The and give more to the (Physiotherapist); Martin and tournament debu- participating in the on the focus areas that batsmen came out of the team.” Gallyer (Strength & tants Nigeria. victorious West Indies came out of the Tri- series with a better un- Conditioning Coach); The camp concludes a Emerging Players team Series,” said West Indies derstanding of the skills West Indies Under-19 Julian Fountain (Fielding year of targeted prepara- in the Colonial Medical Under-19 Coach, Graeme they will need to deliver World Cup squad: Coach).

West Indies Under-19 World Cup squad. Deandra Dottin returns for pre-World Cup camp in Antigua ST. JOHN’S, Antigua – full recovery and availabil- showing a mix of youth and had remarkable perform- World Cup will be selected 8. Kaysia Schultz Deandra Dottin has been ity for the team. Captain experience in preparation ances from the first match. before departure to 9. Shabika Gajnabi named with twenty other Stafanie Taylor, who for the ICC Women’s T20 Shamilia Connell and Australia. The ICC 10. Cherry Ann Fraser players by Cricket West missed the T20 World Cup. The recently Shakera Selman are also Women’s T20 World Cup 11. Shemaine Campbelle Indies’ Selection Panel, for International series concluded Women’s returning from injury and will take place between 12. Chinelle Henry a pre-World Cup camp against the visiting Franchise Tournament in the panel hopes that by the February 21 and March 8. 13. Natasha McLean from January 6-25 in Indian Women’s team in Trinidad also gave the time the final selection is to The 21-member 14. Chedean Nation Antigua to finalise their November, will also be panel an opportunity to be made for the World Cup, Training Camp Squad: 15. Shawnisha Hector preparations for the ICC returning, along with view the players in a T20 all players will be fit and 1. Stafanie Taylor 16. Anisa Mohammed Women’s T20 World Cup. bowlers Shamilia Connell setting just prior to the ready.” 2. Deandra Dottin 17. Lee Ann Kirby Dottin returns to West and Shakera Selman. World Cup.” The pre-World Cup 3. Shamilia Connell 18. Karishma Indies Women’s duty after CWI Women’s and Browne-John added, camp is scheduled from 4. Hayley Matthews Ramharack shoulder surgery and a Girls’ Head Selector, Ann “Deandra Dottin seemed to January 6-25, during 5. Aaliyah Alleyne 19. Caneisha Isaac lengthy rehabilitation Browne-John said, “The return right where she left which the final squad for 6. Shakera Selman 20. Britney Cooper period, which ensured her panel has selected a squad off before her injury and the ICC Women’s T20 7. Sheneta Grimmond 21. Afy Fletcher

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Byahead Michael Phillips of series start on Tuesday

THE luck of the Irish did not hold out yesterday as Cricket Ireland got in a second warm-up match in Barbados ahead of their upcoming series against the West Indies. After playing and winning at Dayrell’s Road on Thursday, the visitors were held to a three- wicket loss by a Cricket West Indies President’s XI when the two sides met up at the 3Ws ground at the UWI Cave Hill Campus. Sent in to bat, Ireland rolled to 275 for nine in just under four hours. Opener Gareth Delaney led the charge with 60 runs with three fours and three sixes in the knock. Having had an easy win over Wanderers just two days prior, the visitors were forced to dig a bit deeper into their order to get up to their total with five other players making it into double-figures. Irish spinner Simi Singh bowling during his spell yesterday. Together,Delaney and skipper Andrew Balbirnie (40) crafted a openers Sunil Ambris (22) and and two sixes. 71-run second-wicket stand after Powell (17) were both back in the Bravo was next to head back in Delaney’s opening partner Paul pavilion before the end of the and Greaves continued the CWI XI captain Darren Bravo in action on his way to 70. Stirling gifted his wicket to 15thover with the score at 68/2 – heavy lifting with Joshua Khesan Yannick Ottley for 17 – a far cry from Ireland’s 118 when DaSilva at the other end and IRELAND VS CWI PRESIDENT’S XI SCORECARD the first of a 3-46 haul for the their second wicket fell in the together they put up 56 to help Trinidad and Tobago allrounder. 25th. However, Brandon King, bring the XI back into CWI President’s XI won by three wickets After Delaney gave his scalp to who was named in the West contention. DaSilva scored 21 Ireland: 275 for 9 in 50 overs Keiran Powell, the strongest Indies squad to face the Irish, before Mark Adair claimed his CWI President’s XI: 279 for 7 in 46.4 overs partnership of the innings was and Darren Bravo joined forces wicket to take two alongside had between William Porterfield to put up 48 before King took his Kevin O’Brien. Romario Ireland Innings (36) and Kevin O’Brien (43) as walk after 45 with four fours and Shepherd, also named in the WI Batting the pair struck up 74 between a six. squad, brought home the innings Batsman Runs Balls 4s 6s them. Wicketkeeper Lorcan Captain Bravo continued to with 19. Paul Stirling c R Shepherd b K Ottley 17 27 3 0 Tucker smacked 35 in 31 balls strike up some magic with After facing three of the Gareth Delaney c S Ambris b K Powell 60 78 3 3 before he was dismissed and Justin Greaves for a fourth- Windies players yesterday, the Andrew Balbirnie * c J DaSilva b K Ottley 40 45 5 0 gave Akeem Jordan the first of wicket stand of 61. Both ended Irish have done their best to William Porterfield c J DaSilva b K Ottley 36 35 4 1 his 2 for 59. with 70 runs with Bravo blasting acclimatise themselves for the Kevin O’Brien c B King b S Berridge 43 49 3 0 The XI got off to a somewhat one four and six sixes while start of the series on January 7 Lorcan Tucker + c J DaSilva b A Jordan 35 31 4 0 shaky start in comparison as Greaves was good for eight fours and 9. Gary Wilson c A Jordan b O Thomas 8 10 0 0 Mark Adair c B King b A Jordan 4 10 0 0 Simi Singh not out 6 7 0 0 Barry McCarthy lbw b R Shepherd 7 3 0 1 Boyd Rankin not out 4 5 0 0 Extras 15 Total 275

Bowling: Oshane Thomas (10, 0, 53, 1), Akeem Jordan (10, 0, 59, 2), Khesan Yannick Ottley (10, 1, 46, 3), Romario Shepherd (10, 0, 68, 1), Sheno Berridge (5, 0, 17, 1), Keiran Powell (5, 0, 29, 1)

President’s XI Innings Batting Batsman Runs Balls 4s 6s Sunil Ambris c P Stirling b K O’Brien 22 47 3 0 Keiran Powell c B Rankin b M Adair 17 14 4 0 Brandon King c S Singh b B Rankin 45 45 4 1 Darren Bravo * c S Singh b K O’Brien 70 62 1 6 Justin Greaves c G Wilson b B McCarthy 70 67 8 2 Joshua DaSilva+ c W Porterfield b M Adair 21 18 3 0 Khesan Ottley c and b G Delaney 0 1 0 0 Romario Shepherd not out 19 14 2 1 Akeem Jordan not out 2 1 0 0 Oshane Thomas Sheno Berridge Extras 12 Total 278

Bowling: Mark Adair (8, 0, 60, 2), Barry McCarthy (8, 1, 55, 1), Boyd Rankin (6, 1, 17, 1), Simi Singh (10, 0, 35, 0), Kevin O’Brien (4, 0, 23, 2), Paul Stirling Brandon King (on-strike) worked well with Darren Bravo to pull the Cricket West Indies (4, 0, 23, 0), Gareth Delaney (6.4, 0, 62, 1) President’s XI back into the game. The Barbados Advocate Sunday January 5, 2020 • 35

Australia v New Zealand: Marnus Labuschagne makes 215 for hosts MARNUS Labuschagne made a double century as Australia posted 454 against New Zealand on the second day of the third Test in Sydney. Labuschagne batted for more than eight hours to make his highest Test score of 215 from 363 balls. Australia lost their final five wickets for 44 runs, with Labuschagne caught Sam Curran removed key man Rassie van der Dussen thanks to another superb Ben Stokes catch. and bowled by leg-spinner Todd Astle, as they were dismissed just before tea. In response, the Black Caps reached 63-0 by the close, trailing by 391 runs. England in South Africa: Tourists fight Australia, who lead the three-Test series 2-0, had resumed on 283-3 but lost Matthew Wade in the first over of back with ball to end day two on top the day to off-spinner Will ENGLAND fought back with the afternoon, England looked in danger of be the final ball of the day. It leaves Somerville. ball against South Africa to end day drifting through another punishing day England in sight of a potentially decisive Labuschagne, who had been 130 not two on top in the second Test in in the field in an overseas Test without first-innings lead. out overnight, and captain Tim Paine Cape Town. much to show for their efforts. The day had begun in similarly fine shared a 79-run stand to push the The Proteas slipped to 40-3 in reply to Yet instead of overusing peculiar fields fashion for England’s bowlers, with the Aussies past 400 before New Zealand England’s 269 all out in the morning. and trying to bounce batsmen out, the superb Broad and Anderson once again wrapped the innings up. Dean Elgar (88) and Rassie van der tourists stuck to a mainly orthodox restoring their side’s advantage after a Neil Wagner (3-66) and Colin de Dussen (68) put on a fine stand of 117 as approach, testing the batsmen’s disappointing batting performance. Grandhomme (3-78) captured three the tourists failed to take a wicket in a technique around off stump, and got their Broad bowled quickly and moved the wickets apiece while fellow seamer frustrating afternoon session. rewards. ball away off the seam to dismiss opener Matt Henry, bowling with a fractured But England took five wickets after tea Granted, they were assisted by errors Pieter Malan and Zubayr Hamza, while left thumb, took 1-94. to leave South Africa 215-8, trailing by 54 from Elgar and Quinton de Kock, both Anderson returned after an innocuous The tourists’ opening pair of Tom runs and needing to bat last on a pitch caught attempting needless lofted shots, first spell to remove South Africa captain Latham and Tom Blundell saw off a already showing signs of wear. but England were ruthless once they had Faf du Plessis. brutal Pat Cummins spell to reach Stuart Broad (2-36) and James exposed the lower order. stumps without losing a wicket. Anderson (3-34) starred once again, while Curran got Van der Dussen to Discipline deserts South Africa Australia’s bowling quartet of Sam Curran (2-39) also picked up two chase one that just left him and Just as England did on day one, South Mitchell Starc, Nathan Lyon, Pat vital wickets and Ben Stokes took four nick it to Stokes, who dropped an Africa wasted a strong position by losing Cummins and James Pattinson superb slip catches. easier chance to remove Dwaine their discipline. will donate A$1000 (£530) The Proteas are 1-0 up in the four-Test Pretorius but made amends two balls At 157-3, and having forced England’s for each wicket taken to the bushfire series. later with another excellent low catch off bowlers into their third or fourth spells, appeal. Anderson. the hosts looked on course for a first- At least 18 people have died in blazes England’s patience rewarded Anderson then dismissed Keshav innings lead, only for Elgar, who had across the country. With Elgar and Van der Dussen Maharaj, inside edging into his pads to batted resolutely with minimal risk, to carefully compiling throughout the loop to third slip, with what turned out to miscue off-spinner Dom Bess to a Summarised scores retreating Joe Root at mid-off. Third Test, Sydney Cricket Ground Wicketkeeper De Kock, who scored a (day two of five): vital 95 in the first-Test victory, then Australia 454: Labuschagne 215, chipped a Curran slower ball to Anderson Wagner 3-66 to fall for 20. New Zealand 63-0: Blundell 34* Van der Dussen had battled through a New Zealand trail by 391 charmed innings – he successfully overturned when given out lbw on six because of an inside edge, was caught behind off a Broad no-ball on 16 and was dropped on 43 by Stokes from a tough one-handed chance. Yet having brought up his second half- century in his second Test, he could not resist fending at Curran. Even if the hosts are able to achieve parity with their final two wickets on day three, a pitch starting to show variable bounce and some sideways movement off widening cracks should make batting last here a tough task.

Summarised Scores Second Test, Newlands, Cape Town (day two of five): England 269: Pope 61*; Rabada 3-68 South Africa 215-8: Elgar 88, Van der Dussen 68; Anderson 3-34 Marnus Labuschagne averages 63.63 Dean Elgar fell within sight of a 13th Test century. South Africa trail by 54 runs from 14 Tests for Australia. 36 • Sunday January 5, 2020 The Barbados Advocate

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Mikaela Shiffrin to score a rare victory Poland’s Dawid Kubacki ran Lindvik a over the American in the alpine World close second and took the overall Four Cup slalom in Zagreb on Saturday. Hills lead after this third of four legs Shiffrin had won the last six World with Monday’s deciding leg scheduled for Cup slalom races but took a gate wide Bischofshofen, also in Austria. on the opening section of the first run, Japan’s defending champion Ryoyu and the long-suffering Vlhova seized Kobayashi, who took a clean sweep last the initiative to lead by 1.16sec. year, won the opening leg at Oberstdorf On the second floodlit run on a mild in Germany and is still in with a chance evening with 70 tightly packed gates of the title. Shiffrin posted a blistering second run On a grey day at the stadium on the of 1min 0.88sec with only her Slovenian Bergisel hill designed by British-Iraqi rival remaining at the start gate. architect Zaha Hadid and which over- Vlhova held her nerve and put in a looks the Tyrolian city, Lindvik gave the thundering second run which was even 26,000 crowd something to cheer with faster than the American’s, giving her his 133 metres qualifying effort. victory an extra air of authenticity. “I hadn’t really thought of the overall “Today I felt totally great, in the title,” Lindvik told television after his morning I made no mistakes,” beamed victory was confirmed by just 1.3pts due Vlhova after her impressive win. to his superior technique “I always end up in second place but His first jump was accompanied by a today I won. I dedicate this win to all my clean landing and sent a ripple of ap- fans, this one’s for you.” proval through a knowing winter sports Marius Lindvik at the jaw-dropping downtown Innsbruck Bergisel ski-jump Shiffrin, who is also a double Olympic crowd. venue. champion, won both the giant slalom Last Wednesday the 21-year-old posted and slalom at Lienz last weekend and a course record-equalling jump of 143.5 2. Dawid Kubacki (POL) 252 (133m + 3. Karl Geiger (GER) 817.4 leads the World Cup slalom and overall metres at Garmisch, meaning Saturday’s 120.5m) 4. Ryoyu Kobayashi (JPN) 817 standings by a clear margin. leap confirms his star is rising as he sits 3. Daniel Andre Tande (NOR) 249.3 second in the tight tournament stand- (126m + 131m) ings. Overall standings after three of four Four Hills - Innsbruck: hills: 1. Marius Lindvik (NOR) 253.3 points 1. Dawid Kubacki (POL) 830.7 points (133m + 120.5m) 2. M. Lindvik (NOR) 821.6 The Barbados Advocate Sunday January 5, 2020 • 39 NBA roundup: Harden records triple-double in Rockets win JAMES HARDEN recorded a on 3-pointers – to lead host Orlando to 40-point triple-double and Clint a win over Miami. Capela won the matchup of tal- Nikola Vucevic added 20 points, 11 re- ented bigs as the Houston Rockets bounds and seven assists for Orlando, rolled to a 118-108 victory over the which improved to 9-4 against its Philadelphia 76ers on Friday night in-state rivals since the start of the in Houston. 2016-2017 season. The Magic also got 16 Harden posted 44 points, 11 rebounds points and eight rebounds from forward and 11 assists and intermittently car- Aaron Gordon, who missed Orlando’s ried the Rockets when things went awry. two previous games due to a foot injury. Capela added 30 points and 14 re- Miami was led by shooting guard Houston Rockets guard James Harden (13) reacts after a call by NBA referee bounds to outpace 76ers centre Joel Jimmy Butler, who had 23 points, Scott Foster (48) during the fourth quarter against the Philadelphia 76ers at Embiid (20 points, 12 boards) and help 10 rebounds and seven assists. Heat Toyota Center in Houston, Texas, USA on January 3, 2020. send Philadelphia to its fourth consec- centre Bam Adebayo added 14 points utive defeat since a Christmas Day and 10 rebounds. contributing to a 76-19 advantage in 38 points – his franchise record-tying blistering of the Eastern Conference- bench scoring for Washington. fifth straight 30-point game – as host leading Milwaukee Bucks. Celtics 109, Hawks 106 Portland’s starters posted a more lop- Phoenix mounted a fourth-quarter Harden was spectacular throughout, Daniel Theis blocked a potential sided edge, however, outscoring their comeback and pulled away from New converting 6 of 12 3-pointers while fin- go-ahead basket by Trae Young with counterparts 103-27. York. ishing 12-for-12 at the free-throw line. 2.7 seconds remaining as Boston held off Lillard and McCollum led four Trail The Suns, who have won three of four, visiting Atlanta. Blazers starters scoring in double fig- outscored the Knicks 37-25 in the fourth Lakers 123, Pelicans 113 Jaylen Brown had 24 points and 10 re- ures, joined by Carmelo Anthony with quarter. New York had its season-high Anthony Davis scored 46 points and bounds to lead all five starters scoring 16 and Hassan Whiteside with 23. three-game winning streak snapped. grabbed 13 rebounds, leading Los in double figures for the Celtics, who Whiteside also grabbed 21 rebounds. Kelly Oubre Jr. scored 29 points for Angeles to a victory over visiting New won for the seventh time in their last Mario Hezonja made it five Trail the Suns and Aron Baynes posted a Orleans. eight games. Enes Kanter chipped in 14 Blazers in double digits with 10 points. double-double (20 points, 12 rebounds). Davis, who scored 41 points in the points and 11 rebounds off the bench for Marcus Morris Sr. led the Knicks with Lakers’ win over the Pelicans in their Boston, which played without Kemba Suns 120, Knicks 112 25 points while Bobby Portis added initial meeting on Nov. 27, hit 15 of 21 Walker (flu). Devin Booker scored a game-high 20 off the bench. shots and made all 13 of his free throws Young had 28 points and 10 assists in as the Lakers won their fourth consec- his return from a two-game absence utive game. Danny Green, who made 6 with a sprained ankle,Kevin Huerter of 10 3-pointers for the game, had 20 of scored 17 and John Collins was at 16 his 25 points in the first half, and before exiting in the third with a back NBA notebook: Band on LeBron James finished with 17 points, contusion for the Hawks, who have 15 assists and eight rebounds for Los dropped 11 of 12. Angeles. uniforms to honour Stern Lonzo Ball had 23 points and Brandon Trail Blazers 122, Wizards 103 NBA players and referees will wear a Denver Nuggets. Ingram had 22 for the Pelicans, who Damian Lillard scored 35 points, commemorative black band on their Walker is averaging 22.5 points and had their four-game winning streak CJ McCollum added 24, and Portland uniforms honouring former commis- 5.2 assists in his first season with snapped. E’Twaun Moore added 16 snapped a five-game losing skid with a sioner David Stern, who died on Boston. The three-time All-Star spent points, Derrick Favors had 15 points, win over host Washington. Wednesday. his first eight NBA seasons with the 14 rebounds and four blocks, and JJ The Wizards came into Friday’s game The league said on Friday the bands Charlotte Hornets. Redick contributed 14 points for New without All-Stars John Wall (Achilles) will be worn throughout the rest of the – Brooklyn Nets guard Caris LeVert Orleans. and Bradley Beal (leg). Jordan McRae 2019-20 season, including the playoffs. was expected to play yesterday against came off the bench and matched Stern, 77, suffered a brain haemor- the Toronto Raptors after missing 24 Magic 105, Heat 85 Lillard’s game high with 35 points, rhage on Dec. 12 and collapsed at a New games following right thumb surgery. Reserve guard Terrence Ross scored a Garrison Mathews added 18 points and York City restaurant. He was NBA com- “I feel good, my body feels good, so I game-high 25 points – including 6 of 10 Ish Smith finished with 16 points, all missioner from 1984-2014 and greatly can’t wait to get out there and help the increased the stature of the league dur- team,” LeVert told reporters before the ing his tenure. Long-time lieutenant Nets’ 123-111 loss at the Dallas Adam Silver replaced Stern as commis- Mavericks on Thursday night. LeVert, sioner. 25, last played on Nov. 10 in Phoenix. “David took over the NBA in 1984 In nine games (all starts) this season, with the league at a crossroads. But over LeVert has averaged 16.8 points, 5.0 re- the course of 30 years as Commissioner, bounds and 4.0 assists in 31.6 minutes he ushered in the modern global NBA. per contest. The scoring and rebounding He launched groundbreaking media and averages represent career highs for the marketing partnerships, digital assets fourth-year player, a 2016 first-round and social responsibility programs that pick from Michigan. have brought the game to billions of peo- – The Brooklyn Nets waived injured ple around the world,” Silver said in a swingman David Nwaba, two weeks statement. “Because of David, the NBA after he was lost for the season with a is a truly global brand – making him not ruptured right Achilles tendon. only one of the greatest sports commis- Nwaba, 26, played in 20 games with sioners of all time but also one of the the Nets this season, averaging 5.2 most influential business leaders of his points and 2.3 rebounds. He was signed generation.” as a free agent in July. – Boston Celtics star guard Kemba Undrafted out of Cal Poly,Nwaba has Walker missed their home game against played with four teams in his four NBA the Atlanta Hawks because of the flu, seasons, also spending time with the according to head coach Brad Stevens. Los Angeles Lakers, Chicago Bulls and It is just the second game Walker has Cleveland Cavaliers. In 161 career Los Angeles Lakers forward Anthony Davis (3) moves the ball against New missed this season. The other one was games (37 starts), Nwaba has averaged Orleans Pelicans guard E'Twaun Moore (55) during the first half at Staples on Nov. 25, three days after suffering a 6.9 points with 3.7 rebounds. He did not Center in Los Angeles, California, USA on January 3, 2020. neck injury in a road game against the start a game for the Nets this season. Ireland lose second warm-up ahead of series start Page 34

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ADOPTTHE Barbados Alliance to A BED IN 2020 End Homelessness (BAEH) is encouraging Barbadians to support its Adopt-a-Bed for the Homeless Campaign, which will see more persons in the homeless community having a place to rest their heads, even as night falls. President of the BAEH, Kemar Saffrey, says the focus is on getting homeless persons off the streets of Barbados and into the newly opened homeless shelter, in this island’s capital of Bridgetown. “We are a doing our $20 a bed campaign, where we are asking persons to donate twenty dollars that goes towards a bed per night. So they can donate their $20 and added to the bed, that takes care of laundering, that takes care of food, that takes care of keeping the facility clean, that also aids with the bills,” Saffrey explained. “So we are asking persons to sponsor a bed for at least $20. If they want to do more, they can, so as to be able to really help the homeless sleep at night,” he continued. He meanwhile stated, “Whilst we appreciate people over the years giving us food and clothing, we still have a financial obligation that we need to meet. This is a much bigger facility than ever, so President of the Barbados Alliance to End Homelessness (BAEH), Kemar Saffrey. having that financing to run this facility and to run it way and the Adopt-a-Bed there and look for funding all on at,” he indicated. imploring the public to come on efficiently is very much a campaign is something that we our own to make everything Saffrey meanwhile has noted board with the campaign, so the priority. really need, because as people that we are doing a reality and that the number of homeless BAEH can also continue its “So any support in that can appreciate, we are an we need that support, to bring persons has been constantly work in reintegrating these regard would really go a long organisation that has to go out this to the level that it could be increasing and as such, he is persons into society.

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