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Wednesday March 24, 2021 $1 VAT Inclusive Caddle: Right time HOUSING HELP for hike in WITHIN the next nine Corporation (NHC) for within the City for hous- are already in use at unit construction, so that to ten months, another rental. ing at this time. And un- Forde’s Road, Deacons and we can provide more minimum 20 families will be in a With the lands acquired fortunately, the housing Flat Rock. rental units for people position to have a roof and vested by the govern- requirements for people in Going on to say that he who are looking to get over their heads and a ment, each of the five the City of Bridgetown re- is anxious to get the proj- those,” he said. wage place to call home as structures is set to feature main high, but we also ect off the ground, he Noting that the complex A GOVERNMENT one of government’s four 520 square-foot, two- have it high on our prior- added that there is a need would include an active Minister is defending the latest housing ventures bedroom residences, and ity list and we will con- to put more rental units life green space, Minister Administration’s decision should be completed. Minister Bostic called it “a tinue to see where else we into circulation and that Duguid said that he to raise the minimum Yesterday, Minister of dream come true” as resi- can find housing within this is the best spot for the reached a compromise wage come April 1, 2021, Health and Wellness and dential lands are hard to the City,” he said. project. with the Corporation’s contending that despite Parliamentary Represen- come by in the City. With the project slated “Let’s be honest. There Resident Planner the protests from some tative for the City of “From the time I be- to begin in the coming will always be people who Raymond Lorde on the quarters, the time for a Bridgetown, Lt. Col. came Member of Parlia- days and at a price tag cannot afford to purchase area. minimum wage increase Jeffrey Bostic, broke ment for the City of of $550 000 per quad, and will have to rent, and “Personally, I must tell is ripe. ground at the Coombs Bridgetown, this is an Minister of Housing and the National Housing you that I would have put Minister in the House site on Whitepark area that I had my eye on Lands Dr.William Duguid Corporation has not built another quad in there Ministry of Economic Road, which will see five for some sort of housing revealed that his ministry rental units for some time because housing is im- Affairs and Investment, quad structures built by development, because is very comfortable with and now we are looking to portant to me. But I do Marsha Caddle’s com- the National Housing there are very few spaces the design as similar units get back into the rental HOUSING on Page 3 ments came yesterday morning in the House of Assembly as she made her contribution to the de- bate on the Appropriation Bill. Caddle said that what is being proposed by Government is the “very minimum income below which people simply can- not survive. “So defined in that way, Sir, this is exactly the right time in the context of COVID-19, when far too many people are struggling, to look at the question of a minimum wage. It is precisely the right time; I don’t know when could be a better time,” she maintained. According to Caddle, the current minimum wage – which came into effect in 2012 – is $6.25 or $250 for a 40-hour week, and it was never adjusted for inflation nor was it adjusted for the change in prices. Therefore, she said, being at the same level since 2012 means it has not kept pace with the almost 45 per cent increase in prices in the country over the last nine years. Moreover, she said it puts a number of persons below the poverty line. “The poverty line as established in the last survey of living conditions in Barbados in 2016, was $636.17 per person per month, that’s about $160 per week. What does that Minister of Health and Wellness Lt. Col. Jeffrey Bostic (centre) looks on as Minister of Housing and Lands Dr. William Duguid speaks to mean? That a four-person members of the media. In the background is Chairman of the National Housing Corporation, Morton Holder. RIGHT TIME on Page 2 2 • Wednesday March 24, 2021 The Barbados Advocate

Police need help finding missing boy Union questions THE Royal Barbados Keadon is about 137 He frequents the Stadium Police Force is seeking the centimetres or 4 feet 4 Road, Bush Hall, and assistance of the general inches tall, of dark com- Spooners Hill areas, all in safety of returning public in locating a miss- plexion and medium build. St. Michael. ing boy. He is Keadon He has black hair, cut in a Any person, who may Kismar Franklyn, 11 years, high top style, brown eyes know the whereabouts to the classroom old of Butler’s Avenue and speaks with a ‘Bajan’ of Keadon Kismar Frank- SAYING that there is and protocols have Spooner’s Hill, St Michael. accent and a ‘heavy tongue’. lyn, is asked to contact clear understanding by changed, since school He left the residence He is in the habit of biting District ‘A’ Police Station the Barbados Secondary closed, to deal with of his mother Harriet his nails. at telephone number Teachers’ Union (BSTU) the present reality of Holligan of the said He was last seen wearing 430-7242 or 430-7246, that the COVID-19 Unit ongoing community address about 7:30 pm a blue three quarter Police Emergency at 211, can inspect and declare a spread? on Monday March 22, 2021 pants and a neon green tee Crime Stoppers at 1-800- physical building ready 13. Some first world and has not been seen or shirt. His hobbies are flying TIPS (8477), or the nearest Eleven-year-old Keadon for reopening, there is a countries have reopened heard from since. kites and riding bicycles. police station. Kismar Franklyn. need to consider the schools,but with wide- many other aspects of ranging and very strin- equal or greater impor- gent health and safety tance that impact on the measures to protect the BWU head: Some employers readiness of a school for users of school plants. In safe reopening and oper- fact, some states in the ation in our present cir- USA have indicated that cumstances. they cannot reopen seeking to ‘undermine’ system In a statement issued school since they lack GENERAL Secretary of on notice cause it cannot yesterday, the BSTU the funds and resources the Barbados Workers’ happen. Not ‘bout here. It asked the following to implement the proce- Union (BWU) Toni can happen if people do not questions: dures necessary to en- Moore believes there have contracts, but we can- 1. Will random, rapid sure the safety of chil- must be a collective not have these backdoor testing be done on stu- dren and education stance between govern- methods to undermine the dents in the system workers. ment and the trade system, and then it is these before their return to the 14. Do we have the union movement to pre- very employers that want classroom? necessary funds to vent employers seeking you to break an arm and a 2. Will it be done on a consistently and prop- to “undermine” work- leg to facilitate business regular basis for stu- erly implement the pro- ers in this country. and do everything they re- dents and others in tocols necessary with She made the comments quire, but just the simple schools, as now operates community spread, like while alleging that with carrying of the burden, in most first world soci- timely sanitisation after the proposed two dollar they expect government to eties where schools have use etc? raise to the current $6.25 do it all – deal with the reopened? 15. Do we have enough per hour minimum wage, people of the bottom and 3. How many children ancillary staff in schools an employer is seeking to help them too,” she out- have been tested positive and have they been re- change workers’ contracts lined. since the second wave of trained to deal with a sit- from 12-hour shifts to Speaking during yester- COVID-19 started in uation of community eight-hour shifts, because day Appropriations Bill de- December? spread and more viru- with a raise in hourly bate in the Lower House, 4. Is it near the almost lent variants this time wages such individuals Moore argued the proposed two hundred that was round? (in too many will make more than a wage of $8.50 was“in align- General Secretary of the BWU, Toni Moore. rumoured almost two schools these protocols supervisor. ment with what cost of liv- weeks ago? quickly dropped by the “So instead of adjusting ing was 12 years ago” and they do in fact is not to set crime and selling their 5. Has the positivity wayside on the last occa- the supervisor, they are as such was nothing to feel it at a level where people personal labour,” she con- rate in children begun to sion) looking to cut the hours in proud of, but should be can live on, but you know tinued. fall as yet? 16. Were the schools’ the workers’ contracts and viewed as an important what is the result? While sensitive to em- 6. If so, has it fallen safety and health com- this government must first step to get where the Government has to pay for ployers who have a chal- consistently enough mittees included in the make a strong statement island needed to go. it. Because if people can- lenge with the proposed for a safe return to inspection tours of the on this issue,” the MP for “It is a huge step in a di- not keep their heads above minimum, she stated, “As school? COVID-19 Unit? If not, St. George North asserted. rection we should have water independently,it long as this representative 7. What is that rate? why not? “Certainly, I know that taken every since, but be- must be supplemented, has any say in it, this issue 8. How prevalent is 17. Do teachers not the labour union responsi- cause successive govern- making them dependent will not go away for a long, the British variant in need to be fully vacci- ble will be putting them ments have preferred to be on the system or exposing long, long time until we Barbados that is known nated to protect them and the Ministry of Labour so cautious in this, what them to other means – close the gap.” to be more virulent and and the students before to more readily infect a return to class, with children under 18 than the requisite time after Minister highlights benefits of raising minimum wage previous variants? the vaccine to build im- 9. What special provi- munity? RIGHT TIME from needs,” she stated. their profits and it would education and health of sions are being put in 18. What is the per- Page 1 In that vein, the minis- be difficult to do that. I their households. She fur- place for students using centage of teachers in household – and many ter argued that even if two know that this is a diffi- ther stated that there are the public transporta- the system with co-mor- of us know that a lot of persons in such a house- cult time for both private other benefits to busi- tion system, one of the bidities and therefore at households have far more hold are working for min- and public sector, but if nesses as well. biggest threats to the risk? than four people.Female imum wage,the household it is a difficult time for “...Those investments in spread of the virus 19. Should there not headed households tend to is still poor. She made the business, imagine what a health and education in among students? be more widespread, be larger than households point while noting that difficult time it is for the same private sector 10. How many of these random testing through- headed by men; a four-per- many of those earning households,” she said. businesses that have re- children live in multi- out Barbadian commu- son household depending minimum wage are per- The Minister went on to luctance about paying generational households nities, as advised by on a single income of $250 sons, primarily women, argue that while there is minimum wage, they also with vulnerable per- the Chief Medical a week receives $62.50 per between the ages of 20 and apprehension that a mini- help to reproduce a labour sons? Officer and BAMP, to person. Now remember, 49. mum wage will erode prof- force for those same busi- 11. Has the critical determine the realistic the poverty line is $160 per “Minimum wages are its, the evidence shows nesses. If I’m not sending mass of vaccinated per- degree of spread, or re- person per week, that being practised all over the that in almost every case school my children; if I’m sons, normally stated as duction in positivity means that if you’re earn- world; it’s not just us. And where there is minimum not feeding my children; if at least 70 %, been rate, in the wider soci- ing less than that and every time that they were wage, it has helped to sup- I am not reproducing the achieved to protect those ety? have to pay for food, and introduced, or increased, port the economy by get- labour force, what labour vulnerable people in 20. Should this not be have to pay for other or adjusted, businesses ex- ting money into people’s force is the private sector households and vice done before the consid- things, you are defined as press some kind of appre- pockets, which they then going to have to draw versa? eration of a safe return poor, which means that hension that this mini- spend in the same busi- today and in the future?” 12. What procedures to school? you can’t meet your basic mum wage would erode nesses, as well as on the she queried. The Barbados Advocate Wednesday March 24, 2021 • 3 Serious need BSTU: It’s too soon to reopen schools for housing THE Barbados Secondary March, 2021, without further how they should be mitigated be- meeting of school workers of po- Teachers’ Union (BSTU) can- consultation, two circulars ema- fore the resumption of these tentially over 4,000 people in an not support the reopening of nating from the Ministry of classes. enclosed, air-conditioned space in Barbados schools for face-to-face in- Education have caused grave “We also understand and ap- for an hour in the middle of the A WAITING list at the National struction at this time. concern among the teaching fra- preciate the other factors that second wave, with community Housing Corporation which ex- This was explained in a press ternity.” provide a seemingly compelling spread? tends into the thousands denotes statement yesterday which de- The statement notes that one argument for an urgent return to “The Unions recognise that a heavy need for housing in tailed a number of considera- letter has outlined that the school, not least of which are the COVID will be around for some Barbados. This from the tions to be taken and questions COVID Monitoring Unit has in- deficiencies of on-line instruc- time to come, that there will not Corporation’s Resident Planner to be answered by education of- dicated that “secondary schools tion, but those cannot supersede be a quick return to safety,as we Raymond Lorde as he spoke to ficials before teachers make their are ready to receive students for the realities of our wider context have previously known it, and members of the media during way back into the physical class- instruction. Inspections were fo- that threatens the safety and ef- that our membership has to op- yesterday’s ground-breaking at room. cused primarily on the identifi- ficacy of that return. Are we erate within this changed envi- the Coombs House site at It was pointed out that coming cation of risk factors and meas- ready for the collateral damage ronment. Teachers are not Whitepark Road. out of a meeting with the ures to mitigate risks.”While one and a third lock-down in such averse to managed risk, and we Lorde was responding to a Minister of Education on March circular indicates that SBA ses- circumstances? Are parents will- always want what is best for our question as Minister of Health 12, 2021, both BSTU and sions and labs can commence in ing to sacrifice the health and students, but neither the stu- and Wellness and Parliamentary Barbados Union of Teachers schools from, 23rd March [yes- welfare of their children for ex- dents nor education workers can Representative for the City of opined that, while recognising terday], there have been no aminations that can be deferred? be sacrificed at the table of eco- Bridgetown, Lt. Col Jeffrey the undisputed imperfections meetings with the Unions or “The Union asks, too, how is it nomic, 11- plus or CXC exit Bostic, prepared to break ground and deficiencies of online teach- teachers to explain these risks or possible to be holding a mass exams expediency.” on the project which is ear- ing, a return to face-to-face in- marked for five residential struction at this time cannot be quads which will provide 20 two- supported by their members. COVID-19 update: 15 new cases, 32 recoveries bedroom units. “Our position was informed by Noting that there was indeed myriad considerations, as out- FIFTEEN people tested positive a large waiting list, Lorde said lined to the Ministry,which have for COVID-19 on Monday, that the structures would aid in remained fundamentally March 22, from the 402 tests the rejuvenation of the City and unchanged at this time. The on- conducted by the Best- make up part of 30 units ex- going second wave of COVID in- dos Santos Public Health pected to be completed within fection highlights how easily our Laboratory. They comprise the next 18 months. resources can be overwhelmed seven men and eight women. “There is a lot of housing need to the detriment of all categories A total of 32 people recovered in Barbados. There are people of persons in our society.The ex- and were discharged from isola- whose living situation may be ponential increase in cases, tion. There are currently 160 rough, there are people who are uptick in deaths and the time it cases in isolation. under stressful situations and is taking to bring our numbers The island has recorded 3,574 there is also a lot of demand – de- into sustained decline all indi- confirmed cases – 1,712 females mand really relates to people cate that the projected time- and 1,862 males – and 3,390 who can afford. So there is a size- frame for an impending reopen- people have recovered since able list of persons that goes into ing of school, effective 23rd March 2020. There have been the thousands of people who March [yesterday] for some 40 COVID-19 related deaths. have applied for housing in classes, is too soon. The public health laboratory Barbados. The good thing about “Our submitted positions on has so far completed 137,126 Barbados is, in some cases, they the return to face-to-face instruc- tests. are not necessarily on the streets tion were to be considered and a Nine people were vaccinated Programme for COVID-19. tered - 25,751 men and 36,030 or homeless,” he said, adding follow-up meeting scheduled. on Monday, as part of the To date, a total of 61,781 vac- women. that the Barbados Alliance to Instead, today [Monday], 22nd National Vaccination cinations have been adminis- (BGIS) End Homelessness is doing an excellent job of helping those who were not in a position to help themselves. Plans for Saying the Corporation is also working with other social agen- cies in a bid to supply the need emergency for good quality housing in Barbados, Lorde added that he is not certain that there has been a spike in numbers on the list due lodging to the fallout caused by the HOUSING from Page 1 COVID-19 pandemic. appreciate and understand “I am seeing anecdotal evi- how important having an active dence that may suggest that peo- green space there is, and I will ple may be sleeping or living in give-way on this particular de- difficult conditions. I don’t think sign. But I don’t know if I will it has triggered into our data- give way to him on every design base system yet because we are going forward to have such a relooking that database. I would- large green space because the n’t say that COVID or the situa- need for housing space is so crit- tion has spiralled out of control ical,” he said. yet.We may in the next couple of Adding that he is eager to get months see what is the spill-on this project finished so that he effect, but at this moment it is could move on to the next one, fairly static. There are people Minister Duguid said that his that we are seeing in the news- ministry also has emergency papers and that are coming to us housing in the pipelines. in emergency situations, but I “A lot of people that benefit wouldn’t say it is COVID alone. from National Housing Chairman of National Housing Corporation Morton Holder (left) looks on as Minister of Health and Some persons have been consid- Corporation housing are really a Wellness and Parliamentary Representative for the City of Bridgetown, Lt. Col. Jeffrey Bostic ered over the last year.We have, lot of fire victims. And the next broke ground at the Coombs House site yesterday. to some extent, been our thing we are looking at as well is brother’s keeper, but we would to try to design and get quickly cause a lot of the time the victims and they move in but are now investigating opportuni- know that coming out of that, we built some emergency housing. National Housing Corporation then they don’t move out. So this ties and spaces to be able to put would have to look at how we This is not housing that someone would have done emergency will not be as comfortable as one down some emergency housing,” provide our shelter options would go into and stay in be- housing for people who are fire of these units would be, but we he said. (MP) again,” Lorde said. (MP) 4• Wednesday March 24, 2021 The Barbados Advocate

Provide opportunities for persons with disabilities THE plight of persons tion of employment people live longer, of which gives people with with disabilities has against persons with dis- course, they are more disabilities a heads up, as once again been abilities. But you know, prone to get disabilities. they are entitled to. brought into the spot- you could pass laws as we That is natural. Affirmative action is light, with a Member do – and it’s our duty and “Of course, we all know needed. We have many of Parliament calling mandate to pass laws in that because of our his- people with disabilities for more opportuni- this country – but we tory, coming out of slav- who have tremendous ties to be provided for have to be cognisant that ery and the trauma that brain, better brain than a them to allow them to in a lot of cases, the real- our ancestors underwent lot of people who make thrive economically. ity is that the implemen- because of slavery, we six figure salaries in this Member of Parliament tation is not carried out Black people in the country, but they need for St. James North, as we would wish it,” Caribbean are the most the opportunity and the Edmund Hinkson, spoke Hinkson remarked. prone to diabetes and hy- opportunity through cre- to the issue as the He added, “The plight pertension, and the con- ation of employment, not Estimates Debates con- of persons with disabili- sequences of diabetes only in the private sector, tinued yesterday. ties is still of tremendous are the amputation of but in government too, “I think the whole of concern. They represent legs and visual impair- and we’re lacking in this Barbados knows that is the most vulnerable in ment more so than regard behind some of one of my passions – the society.We have not had a any other people in the our sister territories,” Member of Parliament for St. James North, Edmund improvement of persons census since 2010 and world. So we need disabil- Hinkson lamented. Hinkson. with disabilities. I have again, we were to have ities legislation. I can’t spent the last twenty one last year as we do be hypocritical,” he plus years in that cause every 10 years, but we said. and look, the time is now. couldn’t have that be- Stressing that it was Call to resuscitate We enacted in July last cause of COVID, so we back in 2015 when he year the Employment don’t know the exact or laid a private member’s Prevention of Discrimi- the approximate number resolution calling for agriculture sector nation Act, which was of persons with disabili- such, he stressed that proclaimed in September ties in Barbados. It is now, in the Month of the OPPOSITION Leader that’s what the discussion last year, and persons generally thought to be Disabled, he is reiterat- Bishop Joseph Atherley should be about. Also, [it] with disabilities are part between five to seven per ing the call. has expressed concern should be about the sale of that Act in terms of cent of our population. It “We need that separate about the direction of of agrochemicals and preventing discrimina- is rising Sir, because as disabilities legislation, Barbados’ agriculture their use, within the con- sector. text that they are strong, He believes that discus- and enforce regulatory sions now more than ever framework.” must be centred around Bishop Atherley said its revival, especially however the discussions given the country’s coming out of the COVID experience. Ministry of Agriculture Opposition Leader, “We should be dis- and Food Security in re- Bishop Joseph Atherley. cussing how do we resus- cent times have not been citate the agriculture related to this vital indus- the marketing arm of sector and move us away try. BADMC. from being a one-pillar “The discussion rather “After three years and economy,” he said. than being about the in- two ministers, we have Bishop Atherley was corporation of technology now discovered that there speaking during the into the agriculture sec- is a lack of traction in de- Estimates Debate in the tor, is about the circum- veloping the marketing House of Assembly. stances under which peo- arm of BADMC, which is “The discussion should ple are resigning. The a priority function with be about the proper and circumstances under respect to helping with transparent use of the old which people are being the distribution of agri- CLICO estates, particu- dismissed within the cultural produce,” he said, larly [in] rural Barbados bowels of this ministry – also pointing to the …How do we get idle entities under the pur- Farmers’ Empowerment agriculture lands back view of this ministry… and Enfranchisement into food production,” he That’s what we are talk- Drive (FEED) pro- stressed. ing about when it comes gramme aimed at reduc- “The discussion should to agriculture, in the ing agricultural imports be about diversifying the midst of a public health into the island which will sector such that we get threat which has shown ensure national food and into new forms of to us that our economy is nutrition security. agribusiness, that they be on a ‘shaky one-leg’, and “We have now discov- more appealing and more that we need the business ered as well after three attractive to our young of agriculture to be prop- years, no alacrity shown people, and to a new erly restored.” with respect to develop- cadre that constitutes a ing the FEED pro- new farming element and Progress lacking gramme. We boasted developing businesses in He further stressed the about this programme; such a way that we need to hear “positive, this empowerment pro- change the profile of the wholesome, and progres- gramme for young farm- sector making it better. sive reports”, coming out ers. But the entity “Discussions should be of the Ministry and its BADMC has shown no about adequate levels agency – the Barbados alacrity in developing this and availability of water Agricultural Develop- programme, so we are not for farming, and for agri- ment and Marketing where we ought to be cultural effort and enter- Corporation (BADMC). with it and it has been prise in Barbados. Water However, he warned negatively affected be- scarcity, irrigation issues that there has been a lack cause of the performance in the agriculture sector – of traction in developing of the BADMC.” The Barbados Advocate Wednesday March 24, 2021 • 5

Dottin wins ‘Baje To The World’ contest By Marsha Gittens Coward-Thompson who graced the stage were awarded the second prize Chad Bowen, Rebekah SHE came, she sang to Trinity Clarke who Carter, Anna Greenidge, and she was judged sang her mom, Kareen Destinee Hunte, Dwayne the inaugural winner Clarke’s 1996 hit, ‘United Jones, Dario Piggott, of the ‘Baje To The in the Caribbean’. She Regina Ruck, Cindy World’ competition. won a trophy and $5,000 Springer and Shekara Casheda Dottin claimed cash. Straker.There were guest this top spot on Sunday Meanwhile, the third performances by Barry night when the virtual position went to Justin Chandler and Edwin Final occurred. A total of “Sunrokk” Taylor whose Yearwood on the night. 12 finalists performed freestyle hip-hop selection The master of ceremonies during the show which impressed many including were Kirk Brown and Youth, Sports and Community Empowerment Minister, Dwight Sutherland pre- came live from the night’s analysts, Teshia Hinds. senting the grand prize to Baje To The World winner, Casheda Dottin. Kensington Oval. It was Admiral Nelson and shown on social media and Cassandra Crawford who on national television. throughout the contest BARBADOS Keeping with the present gave their feedback after COVID-19 protocols, there each performance. Taylor APPLICATION NO: RT 2021000029 was no live audience in also received a trophy attendance. and $2,500 cash. LAND (TITLE DEEDS RESTORATION) ACT, CHAPTER 229C This was the first na- The roughly three-hour OF THE LAWS OF BARBADOS tional competition of this show not only ran (Section 3) kind since there was a fur- smoothly but it was en- ther easing of restrictions gaging and well produced. RESTORATION OF TITLE DEEDS DESTROYED BY DISASTER in the country following It gave locals and individ- OR OTHERWISE, OR LOST OR STOLEN the National Pause in uals watching across the February.This 2020 Final globe an opportunity to TAKE NOTICE that an Application has been made to the was originally slated for see some of the best in Registrar of Titles by ANTHONY JEMMOTT, of 447 Madison Avenue, January 9 at the Wildey Barbadian talent. The Oshawa, Ontario L1J 2P7 in Canada for the Restoration of the Title Gymnasium. However, night’s performers ranged Deeds to the property situate at Welches in the parish of Saint Michael it was postponed. in age from 14 to 36. They in Barbados (more particularly described in the Schedule hereto) on the For her lovely rendition wowed the viewing audi- ground that the Original Title Deeds have been lost and have never of a gospel selection, ence through their soca, been recovered. Dottin was awarded jazz, operatic, hip-hop and the winning trophy. R&B as well as steel pan ALSO TAKE NOTICE that unless notification is received at Additionally, she received presentations. Some final- the Land Registry, “Warrens Office Complex”, Warrens, Saint Michael by the grand prize of $10,000 ists paid tribute to sea- the 28th day of April, 2021 that the Original Title Deeds have not been cash as well as a recording soned entertainers lost or are being lawfully held by some other person, the Registrar of and marketing contract through their selections Titles shall immediately proceed to determine the said Application valued at a further and some others incorpo- according to law. $10,000. rated musical elements Judges- Kevin Watson, such as Tuk and spouge in Dated this 15th day of March, 2021 R-James Holder, Jamal their items. YEARWOOD & BOYCE Morgan and Terencia The other performers Attorneys-at-Law for the Applicant Winner of the Baje To The World competition, Casheda Dottin during her Final performance. SCHEDULE

ALL THAT certain piece or parcel of land (being the lot CAREER OPPORTUNITY numbered 8 on a Plan of Fifty five thousand eight hundred and ninety three square feet of land certified on the 13th day of December 1949 by H.W. Clarke, Sworn Surveyor recorded in the Registration Office of this Island in Volume 681 of Deeds at Page 427 A) situate at Welches in the parish of Saint Michael and Island aforesaid containing by admeasurement Six thousand six hundred and seventeen square feet or St. Winifred’s School is a Government Approved Private thereabouts (inclusive of eight hundred and eighty square feet in the Co-Educational three-tiered School with a roll of approximately public road hereinafter mentioned) ABUTTING AND BOUNDING on lots 570 pupils who are prepared to sit the BSSEE and CSEC numbered 2, 3, 5, 6 and 7 respectively on the aforesaid Plan now or late Examinations. The Committee of Management of St. Winifred’s School invites applications for the post of: the property of Mr. H. A. Watson and on the Public road or however else the same may butt and bound Together with the messuage or dwelling DEPUTY PRINCIPAL house thereon.

Applicants must possess: The Title Deeds to be restored are: . A Degree from an approved University (a) Conveyance dated the 22nd day of December, 1955 (entered in the . AND at least one (1) of the following qualifications in Land Registry of Barbados on the 20th day of April, 1956 in Volume 766 Education or Educational Administration and Supervision at Page 251) and made between ALBAN FREDERICK BROWNE (as O A Diploma in Education OR Vendor therein) of the One Part and OLIVER CAMERON PIERCE (as O A Certificate in Education or Education Administration and Purchaser therein) of the Other Part. Supervision (b) Mortgage dated the 10th day of November, 1960 (recorded in the Applicant should provide evidence of satisfactory teaching and Land Registry of Barbados on the 21st day of November, 1960 in administrative experience. Volume 855 at Page 309) and made between OLIVER CAMERON The successful applicant will be expected to assume duty with PIERCE (as Mortgagor therein) of the One Part and GWENDOLYN effect from September 1st 2021. CLARKE (as Mortgagee therein) of the Other Part.

Applications together with full Curriculum Vitae, photocopies of (c) Reconveyance and Release dated the 23rd day of November 1965 certificates, evidence of teaching experience, names of two (2) (recorded in the Land Registry of Barbados on the 1st day of December referees and two (2) recent testimonials should be sent to The Secretary-Treasurer, Committee of Management, 1965 in Volume 855 at Page 309) and made between as GWENDOLYN St. Winifred’s School, Pine Hill, St. Michael CLARKE (as Mortgagee therein) of the One Part and OLIVER Trinity Clarke performance of ‘United in the no later than Wednesday 31st March, 2021 CAMERON PIERCE (as Mortgagor therein) of the Other Part. Caribbean’ secured her the second place prize. 6 • Wednesday March 24, 2021 The Barbados Advocate

COVID-impacted graduation to take place on Saturday THE University of the West Indies Cave Hill emony, which is normally cal gatherings. It will be Unlike recent years at the Master’s level. West Indies, Cave Hill Campus during its inau- hosted in October, is being broadcast on the campus’ when the campus held two The ceremony will also Campus – Over 1 300 stu- gural virtual graduation held virtually in adherence social media channels and ceremonies annually to ac- feature the conferral of dents will be graduating ceremony this weekend. with COVID-19 protocols UWI TV on Saturday, commodate all students honorary degrees on three from The University of the The twice-postponed cer- that prohibit large physi- March 27, starting at 4 pm. wishing to cross the stage, outstanding global citi- this year’s single event zens. Journalist Sonita will feature graduands Alleyne will receive a from the Faculties of Doctor of Letters (DLitt) Humanities & Education, for her contribution to en- Law, Medical Sciences, trepreneurship and jour- Science & Technology, nalism, while Doctor of Sport and Socisal Sciences. Science degrees will be UWI Chancellor, Robert conferred on cancer biolo- Bermudez, will deliver an gist, Professor Juliet M. address as customary, Daniel and President of however Chairman of the the University of Miami, Cave Hill Campus Council Dr. Julio Frenk for their Sir Paul Altman will pre- work in cancer research side over the ceremony. and medicine respectively. The UWI Cave Hill Among others address- Class of 2020 comprises ing the ceremony will be over 980 undergraduates Vice Chancellor Sir of whom more than 130 Hilary Beckles; Campus will receive First Class ho- Principal, Professor the nours while six medical Most Honourable Eudine students will be awarded Barriteau; Honorary distinctions. Postgraduate Graduand, Professor Juliet awardees will include a re- M. Daniel; and valedicto- cipient of high commenda- rian, Thacher Loutin, tion at the PhD level and outgoing President more than 80 distinctions of the Guild. The Barbados Advocate Wednesday March 24, 2021 • 7 Green finance to be key priority THE People’s Bank of China, the central bank, has decided to adjust its monetary policy framework by including climate change-related factors, an indication that policymakers are focusing more on sustainability and financial stability as the economy continues to recover from COVID-19 shocks, experts said yesterday. Green finance could prove very useful in combating the ill-effects of climate change The People’s Bank of China. that may heighten credit, market and liquidity risks, and further undermine the Yi said monetary authorities will part of, or the entire, interest rate required to be disclosed on a quarterly stability of the entire financial system, further increase the share of green bonds, payments, Dong said while speaking at basis. Financial institutions are also they said after the PBOC governor limit investment in carbon-intensive the Global Association of Risk required to report the use and allocation announced more steps for achieving the assets and incorporate climate risk factors Professionals 2021 Risk Convention last of green loans. target. “We will incorporate climate into the risk management framework of month. “Going forward, the PBOC plans to change into the policy framework,” PBOC the country’s $3.2 trillion foreign exchange Zhao Penggao, deputy director of the develop a mandatory disclosure system Governor Yi Gang said during a reserves, the world’s largest. environmental resources department of that would require all financial roundtable discussion at the China Dong Shanning, director of green the National Development and Reform institutions and firms to follow uniform Development Forum 2021 in Beijing on finance, Bank of Jiangsu, said the PBOC’s Commission, told a seminar last week disclosure standards,” he said. Saturday. actions have encouraged commercial about China’s pronounced goal of peaking China is about to finish revising a The PBOC is looking at the possibility banks to develop green finance. Since carbon emissions by 2030 and achieving catalog of green bond-endorsed projects, of including climate change factors in the January this year, “green finance” was carbon neutrality by 2060, or the “30/60 and the new version will remove fossil stress test of financial institutions,Yi said. included in the annual assessment of goal”. fuel projects. China’s central bank is now “We are also exploring the role of commercial banks’ performance, and Experts at the seminar suggested working with its European counterparts monetary policy in encouraging financial green bonds with ratings of “AA” and speeding up the introduction of top-level to harmonize taxonomies and plans to institutions to support carbon emission above have been accepted as qualified design of policies, or a “1+N” policy system, announce a common taxonomy this year, reduction.” collaterals for the central bank’s various with setting specific goals at each stage an issue that will also be discussed at the In terms of monetary policy, the central lending facilities. and clarifying basic principles. G20 meetings, according to the PBOC. bank will encourage financial institutions Through these monetary policy tools, PBOC Governor Yi highlighted need to Easier access for foreign investors to to extend credit support for controlling commercial banks can receive funds at strengthen information disclosure relative China’s green finance market will support carbon emissions through adoption of favorable interest rates, meaning cheaper to climate change issues, in order to the country’s efforts to achieve net-zero preferential interest rates and special re- funding costs. Some provincial or strengthen green finance. In China, the emissions by 2060, said Ron O’Hanley, lending facility of green finance, the municipal governments also provide use of funds raised from green financial chairman and CEO of State Street Corp, governor said. subsidies to green bond issuers to cover bonds in the interbank market is now a US-based financial services company. China’s lunar rover travels 682.77 meters on far side of moon THE Lander and the rover of the and night each equals about 14 days on Chang’e-4 probe have been switched to Earth. dormant mode for the lunar night after Through an analysis of detection data working stably for a 28th lunar day, obtained by the Chang’e-4 probe, according to the Lunar Exploration and researchers have made a series of Space Program Center of the China scientific discoveries including the National Space Administration. mineral composition, and topographic The lander was switched to dormant and geological evolution history of the mode at 2 a.m. Sunday (Beijing Time), landing site. and the rover,Yutu-2 (Jade Rabbit-2), at Researchers from the Aerospace 5:09 p.m. Saturday, said the center. Information Research Institute under The Chang’e-4 probe, which was the Chinese Academy of Sciences switched to dormant mode during the analyzed the spectral characteristics of lunar night due to the lack of solar power, the rocks in the rover’s inspection area had been on the far side of the moon for and inferred that the rocks probably Photo taken by the rover Yutu-2 (Jade Rabbit-2) on Jan. 11, 2019 shows the more than 800 Earth days, and the rover originated from the Finsen impact lander of the Chang’e-4 probe. has traveled 682.77 meters. A lunar day crater. China’s first domestically developed anti-HIV drug to go global CHINA’S first domestically developed (ABT), was approved by China Food and new drug’s first overseas market entry. tries in Asia, Africa, Europe and South drug for the treatment of HIV infection Drug Administration in 2018. It can be Data from clinical trials show that America. has been approved by the health author- used with other antiretroviral drugs to Aikening is effective against major The global anti-HIV drug market grew ity of Ecuador to access the country’s treat HIV patients, according to Frontier strains of HIV, including resistant from 22.9 billion U.S. dollars in 2013 to 34 market, according to pharmaceutical pro- Biotech, which is based in the east viruses, and the efficacy is long-lasting. billion U.S. dollars in 2018, and is ex- ducer Frontier Biotech. Chinese city of Nanjing. The Chinese company said now it plans pected to further expand to 46.7 billion Aikening, or albuvirtide for injection The market access to Ecuador is the to export the drug to more than 60 coun- U.S. dollars by 2023. 8 • Wednesday March 24, 2021 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 ‘Distraction 101’ By Dorian Bryan should be enjoying record role to perform as well, in those who fall for it. That ratings with a night-time terms of what they accept distraction allows people A decline in WHO would have thought curfew starting at 7 p.m. within their establish- to forget the state of the that a discussion of hair With COVID-19 press con- ments. Most of them just economy. A $800 million design would showcase the ferences usually ending by ask for hairstyles to be pre- dollar hole, high taxation, divide within this society? that time and the news sentable and movement on no growth, economy in re- public morals I am amazed by the var- right after, the heightened this front has transitioned cession since August 2018, ied responses from people, state of emergency means over the years. but the Minister of BARBADOS has changed significantly in the who were on both sides of more eyes on the screen, Much like the issue of Finance and Economic last few decades. There has been a fair amount the issue involving the hair and attention will be paid the dress code in Court. Affairs speaks about of recent discussion of the declining levels of design of a news presenter to the hair and general Some have an issue, but if May Day target for public morals. This is seen in circumstances on CBC TV8 – who hap- comportment of presen- you seek a service and jus- cleanup across the island where persons record tragic events in sensitive pened to be male. ters. tice, then adhere to the or National Heroes, or situations where the basic human instinct Some called the hair- As I watched the debate rules. Statues. A whole manner should be to try to assist if possible. The decline style offensive to them play out, I started to smile. In fact, I observed a of talk outside of the criti- is also seen in cases where persons ignore traffic while others sought to I wondered if people Twitter posting recently cal issue of a poor economy. instructions and drive through red traffic lights claim that those who ob- sought to equate this issue which spoke about my late Surely that talk re periph- and major stops without a care. This is clearly jected to his hairstyle were to the fight for the right boss, Sir Anthony Bryan eral issues is comfort to a dangerous practice not only for those breaking ‘living in the past’. to vote, or the right to and his views on the hair those who have lost work the law, but for other persons who travel daily Some who supported the own property. It is a false issue from years ago. One or those business owners on our roadways. There are several developing hairstyle of the presenter, equivalency which creates former employee criticised who have closed their issues in society because of the new attitude trashed the objectors as heroes and martyrs from his view about natural establishments perma- persons have developed towards each other. being ‘out of touch’ or old issues where none exist. hairstyles, then others nently. Neighbourly behaviour is lacking, there are and having ‘ancient views’, What exactly were those chimed in and claimed I hope people hold several instances of Environmental health rules then some sought to hide maligned objectors to the that his views were out- this Minister’s ‘no new being disregarded. Persons are collecting scrap behind the notion that hair design of that presen- dated... maybe so, but they tax’ pledge to heart. metal, old batteries, old appliances and other objection was akin to not ter asking for? One person were his and he was enti- Why should I since this equipment around their homes and encroaching respecting self-expression simply asked for the hair tled to them. Minister has not faced any upon the property of others, causing rodents related to black culture. to be better manicured I am a champion of self- real criticism, but has and other pests to infest some areas. A A whole lot of conflation or kept. Many sought to expression. This country sailed through a three- considerate neighbour would limit such items of issues to hide the suggest that those who ob- continues to move towards year tenure where poor or ensure that they are kept in a tidy and clean narrow viewpoint which jected were over a certain a more liberal view on growth was first blamed state. seems to be enveloping age and in normal circum- some issues. However, the on the ‘economic precipice’ There is also the island-wide issue of garbage this island... either accept stances, yet if that is the country still has conserva- left by the ‘bad’ previous disposal due to the fact that there is a lack of my views or be labelled as case then those are the tive views on some issues government, then the IMF garbage trucks to service the population. being stuck in the past. people who are the most and this must be re- measures, now COVID, Persons should attempt to keep meat scraps We, as a country, must loyal viewers. spected. Not everyone but referring to the global and other perishable matter in the freezer for fight this attempt to si- So if the intent was not moves at the same pace. financial crisis which had a storage until the garbage can be collected from lence differing opinions. to counter self-expression Remember when former unique impact on small their area, alternatively they can take these This is a democracy and as or change hairstyles which Prime Ministers Owen open economies dependent items to regularly used skips or to the dump to consumers we have the some equated to a repre- Arthur and David on capital inflows, tourism ensure that they cause no environmental issues. right to object to any issue sentation of cultural iden- Thompson dared to wear and international business Disinfectant can also be used in areas where and it would serve some tity, what is the debate shirt-jacks as opposed to and access to low interest there are garbage spills or if there is any leakage people well to remember about? Clearly there was ‘suits and ties’ when meet- debt financing, was after the garbage has been removed by the it. no objection to the presen- ing with people outside of deemed an unacceptable Sanitation Service Authority (SSA). Barbadians All over social media, ter’s performance on the their offices. excuse. can even begin the practice of washing down the supportive refrains News, so why was this This country jumped Sectors are failing, but the roadways when there is leakage from the were expressed with posts issue blown up? past rational debate into we hear about capital garbage trucks around their homes. In this way, which told the gentleman It could be seen as an at- an emotional free-for-all on works programmes start- everyone can contribute to the island being to stand strong and to ig- tempt to distract. Embrace this issue.That is unfortu- ing instead.That approach clean and reasonably free of pests. nore the haters. The issue a jingoistic approach to nate. Pity we have so much was blasted before, why Persons should also be mindful of odours was phrased as a fight any issue and the haircut other important issues to should we accept it as the emanating from their property. These do not between what we should issue was the rallying cry. tackle and discuss. Namely saviour now? We hear only come from improper garbage disposal but accept and what we have Not once was a comment an economy which has about energy sector devel- from animal raring and other agricultural work. an issue with. made that the hairstyle shrunk by a fifth and a opment ... but can average Reasonable solutions to these odours must be We are visual beings. If stopped the delivery of a current accounts deficit Barbadians afford it at this found and careful storage of manures and other we see something which quality newscast. It was a that three years ago would time? How is the middle- fertiliser must be encouraged. Timely disposal we do not find appealing,it stylistic difference of opin- have led to calls for the class coping? The debate of animal matter including excrement and does not matter how well ion, but as this country Minister of Finance to be on the severe state of this remains must also be practised to cut down on the product is presented. evolves, there is a growing fired, but let some prefer a island’s economy has been odours. The issue is made more serious because It is human nature. lack of tolerance for differ- false debate about hair- woefully lacking. these odours can induce illness in persons such We are in a pandemic ing views. styles. Yet some choose to focus as babies, infants, the elderly, pregnant and and the Evening news Business owners have a Take that distraction to on hair! disabled or otherwise infirmed. This includes smoke fumes which affect persons who have allergies, asthma and other respiratory Biden to join EU leaders’ video illnesses, which can lead to death in some instances. Noise pollution can disrupt quiet enjoyment conference in bid to rebuild ties where persons play loud music in their homes or US President Joe Biden watched with shock as Washington had backed mits, said on Twitter. vehicles which can clearly be heard by those will join a video conference Trump pulled the United for decades. “I have invited the nearby. Sometimes this music is of an explicit of EU leaders on Thursday States out of the Paris cli- “Looking forward to wel- President of the US to join nature and contributes to the decline in public as both sides try to repair mate change agreement come @POTUS at this our meeting for him to morals as children are exposed to this material ties after four difficult and the Iran nuclear week’s European Council share his views on our fu- without censorship. An occupier of property years with former presi- deal, imposed tariffs on meeting,” European ture co-operation. Time to should be able to peaceably enjoy such property dent Donald Trump. EU goods and spurned Council President Charles rebuild our transatlantic without intrusion from others in these ways. Many European leaders multilateral bodies that Michel, who chairs sum- alliance.” All of these issues are caused by persons being inconsiderate and ignoring the needs of others. Telephone: 467-2000 News Fax: 434-1000 News Editor: Dorian Bryan Executive Editor: Allison Downes We should remember at all times to be E-mail Address: [email protected] Business Editor: Jewel Brathwaite General Manager: Sandra Clarke Assistant Managing Director: Sean Eteen Website: www.barbadosadvocate.com Sports Editor: Corey Greaves thoughtful and caring individuals to everyone Publisher: Sir Anthony Bryan we come into contact with. @The Barbados Advocate @barbadosadvocate The Barbados Advocate Wednesday March 24, 2021 • 9

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR ADVOCATE PUBLISHERS (2000) INC, FONTABELLE • FAX: 434-1000 • E-MAIL: [email protected] Difficult conversations – How to own your house in six years A HOME mortgage is the price people No-interest option earthquakes, should be built each year, be owned by a company, that is owned pay for having a house before it is fully Potential homeowners should know that with the final two being built in year six. by all the homeowners. After all houses paid for.The price the unfortunate home- they have a better financing option. have been built, the ownership of each owners must pay is very high indeed – Couples can pay for their house in six Reducing risks property should be transferred to the they must repay more than twice what years, instead of 30, and pay no interest There are several methods of reducing respective couple. they borrowed. whatsoever.To do this, a group of 12 cou- the risks of persons not paying their In the event of death or disability,each Why would people choose to repay so ples must agree to form a company to monthly amounts. First, the time is re- couple should have term-insurance for much, in an uncertain economy, for 30 build 12 starter houses. duced to six years, by having each of the six years, where the company is the years? Why would people agree to risk Each person in the group must agree to 24 persons make the payments. Second, beneficiary. losing their house, and all the payments pay the monthly amount that they would it is for couples, where a person’s spouse To address temporary financial chal- they made, if they missed paying their normally pay on a 30-year mortgage for can assist if there is a temporary finan- lenges, each couple should have an emer- monthly payments? The simple answer a starter house, for six years.Two strong cial challenge. Third, it is for a starter gency credit card, with a credit limit of six is that new homeowners are normally and durable starter houses (1,000 sq. ft., house, where the payments should be monthly payments.This card should only desperate, uninformed, and easily taken 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1 pantry/laundry affordable for all participants. be used to make emergency monthly pay- advantage of. room, open concept), that can withstand To further reduce repayment risks, all ments. To keep persons accountable, the Category 5 hurricanes and magnitude 7 12 properties (houses and lands) should credit card’s monthly statements should be copied to the company.

Termination If a couple’s financial situation is so dire, Process over product that their only option is to use their emergency credit card to make payments “But every writer is a beginning writer, phrase to this day. They have not had while I cared for them. But for years, I’d for three consecutive months, then they and every work teaches you how to write it so good since the 76ers drafted Allen read a paragraph, then tend to a crying will likely put the programme at risk. it, but not the next one.” – (Louise DeSalvo, Iverson and Jerry Stackhouse in 1995 baby; I’d read a chapter, then organise The other persons will have to decide The Art of Slow Writing) and 1996 respectively. That is a lot of my children to go to the park; I’d read a whether to increase their monthly time to spend trusting a process. And few pages, then peel some potatoes for amounts to assist the couple in need, or A FEW weeks ago my hand was forced that’s the point, the process takes time. supper.” terminate the agreement with the and I had to look for a physical title. (The The 76ers are competitive again and, at DeSalvo aims at process not prescrip- couple. horror.) During my search I happened the time of writing, lead the East by tion. She reminds us how to reclaim our If a couple’s agreement with the com- upon Gladstone Holder’s Democracy in virtue of a tiebreaker over the offensive authentic self in this most unauthentic pany is terminated, then the company I.C.U.and cracked it open to The Writing juggernaut that is the Brooklyn Nets. and pretentious of worlds, “Slow writing should take a short-term loan of the total Wrestle (December 30, 2001). Not what Notwithstanding self-imposed or is a meditative act. It acknowledges that amount that the couple contributed, for I was looking for at the time, but Mr. contractual deadlines, DeSalvo says, we are all beginners and insists we cul- a duration of the remainder of the six Holder’s reflection on writing, especially “Working quickly does not mean rushing tivate empathy for ourselves because years. The couple in need should receive the aptly titled section (Art of Writing) is the process to get to the end no matter being a writer isn’t easy. Slow writing is the total amount that they paid, less the the perfect place to begin here. what. And even if we work quickly now a way to resist the dehumanisation inher- interest on the loan.A new couple should “Writing is, in fact, even more of a and then, for the greater part of the ent in a world that values speed.” then be invited to take their place. discipline in the habit of thinking than writing process, by working slowly and JD Schramm (Communicate with At the end of six years, the 12 couples reading. In reading, the spur is external, steadily,we will produce our finest work.” Mastery) was the guest on the podcast can agree to either close the company,or provided by someone else. In writing, it DeSalvo, a Virginia Woolf scholar,studied Think Fast Talk Smart hosted by Matt build one house each year to sell and comes from within and is consequently Woolf’s products but also her process. Abrahams. Schramm uses Dan Pink’s generate wealth. more satisfying and more durable.” So One of Woolf’s processes adopted by definition of mastery,“getting better and true.This reflection fits nicely with the re- DeSalvo is a reading program. better at something that matters”. Bad advice minders in Louise DeSalvo’s, The Art of Woolf didn’t just read, she read “with Schramm points out what we all know The question is, if a couple can own a Slow Writing. DeSalvo says we should pen in hand to improve her work. She but tend to forget, we cannot reach per- comfortable, strong and durable starter focus not so much on the product – the read to learn how to write scenes, fection in communication; no matter how house in six years, and pay no interest, essay, editorial or book – but the process describe landscape, construct image good the document or speech is, it can then why don’t they do this? Why would (and the discipline needed). patterns, depict the passage of time. She always be better. (I could probably write anyone pay more than twice the value of Stephen Nachmanovitch, author or kept notebooks in which she evaluated a book called, After Hitting Send). their house, and risk losing it if monthly Free Play, speaks to the role of patience what she read and copied passages that The premise of Schramm’s book is not payments are missed over the uncer- in the process of writing. He says, “The helped her learn her craft”. DeSalvo also the end product of, but the process by tainty of 30 years? great scientists and scholars are not those takes a page from Bill Gates, who takes which we communicate. Mastery is when The simple answer is that they re- who publish or perish at any cost, but reading retreats where he chooses a set we focus on and trust the process know- ceived bad advice, and should dissuade rather those who are willing to wait until of books, shuts out the world, and reads ing that the product – the book, the re- others from doing the same. However, if the pieces of the puzzle come together in deeply. port, the paper – can always be improved. 12 couples cannot be found in Barbados, nature’s own design.” In a phrase, “Trust A retreat for us plebs with day-jobs, es- Writing is more enjoyable when we focus to demonstrate how wealth may be cre- the Process”. A phrase introduced to the pecially those whose job it is to out fires on process over product. As it turns out, ated, then we are doing the next gener- Philadelphia 76ers organisation by for- started by Gates’s products, might look the latter will be better for it. (Listening ation of Barbadians a grave disservice. mer General Manager Sam Hinkie. like DeSalvo in her early days, “I’d had to Matt Abrahams won’t hurt either.) The 76ers have yet to reach the NBA’s two small children and raised them while GRENVILLE PHILLIPS II Promised Land but fans repeat that I started writing. I’d read scores of books ADRIAN SOBERS Chartered Structural Engineer

LET GOD QUOTES FOR TODAY WORDS OF SPEAK TO US WISDOM Yara Shahidi Michael Strahan “Blessed is the one who per- American actress, model & activist American television severes under trial because, personality LIFE having stood the test, that per- “The more you learn about some- son will receive the crown of one, how could you not want to “We're our own worst enemy. Life brings tears, life that the Lord has prom- protect them and their rights? The You doubt yourself more smiles, and memories: more you learn about a culture or ised to those who love him.” than anybody else ever will. If the tears dry, the smile a certain identity, it's hard to not you can get past that, you can fades, but the memories feel empathy.” be successful.” – James 1, vs 12 (NIV) live on forever. 10 • Wednesday March 24, 2021 The Barbados Advocate

BWA to carry out work between Two men wanted for questioning THE Royal Barbados teeth. himself to the CID at Police Force is seeking the Carter, whose last Oistins Police Station ac- Highway 4B and Highway H assistance of the general known address is Maxwell companied by an attorney- THE Barbados Water Highway H. Oughterson, Mount public in locating wanted Hill, Christ Church, is at-law of his choice. Authority wishes to advise As a result, customers Pleasant, Moncreiffe, men – Rasheed Kamalh approximately 5 feet 9 Any person, who may residents and businesses located between Station Bushy Park and the Prescod and 24-year-old inches tall, dark complex- know the whereabouts of that today, Wednesday, Hill, St. Philip and surrounding areas may Akeem Deshawn Carter – ion and of a medium build. Rasheed Kamalh Prescod, March 24, it will be mak- Massiah Street, St. John, experience low pressure or who are wanted for ques- He has an oval-shaped is asked to contact the ing connections to mains as well as those residents water outages between tioning in connection with face, prominent forehead CID at District ‘A’ Police located between Highway located in Parish land, 8:30 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. serious criminal matters. and has a tattoo of the Station at Telephone num- 4B and its junction with Carpenter’s Close, while the work is being Prescod, whose last word ‘loyalty’ on his right ber 430-7223 or 430-7295, conducted. known addresses are forearm and the letters Police Emergency at 211, Residents are asked to Arthur Seat, St. Thomas ‘OTF’ on the back of his Crime Stoppers at 1-800- store an adequate supply and Bartlett’s Tenantry, left arm. TIPS (8477), or the near- Road traffic fatality of water to help during Sargeant Village, Christ Rasheed Prescod is ad- est police station. this period. Church, is approximately vised that he can present Any person, who may POLICE from District ‘C’ of Eastbourne, St. Philip. The Barbados Water 5 feet 1 inch tall, brown himself to the CID at know the whereabouts of station responded to the Investigations into the Authority apologises for complexion and of a District ‘A’ Police Station Akeem Deshawn Carter, scene of a road traffic col- collision are ongoing. any inconvenience this medium build. He has accompanied by an attor- is asked to contact the CID lision between a motor car Any person who may contained service disrup- an oval-shaped face and ney-at-law of his choice; at Oistins Police Station and a male pedal cyclist have witnessed or may tion today, Wednesday, has gold caps on both his while Akeem Carter is ad- at Telephone number 418- which occurred about 9:20 have any information sur- March 24, may cause. upper and lower front vised that he can present 2608, Police Emergency at p.m. on Monday, March rounding the circum- 211, Crime Stoppers at 22, 2021 along Highway 5, stances leading up to this 1-800-TIPS (8477), or the Eastbourne main road at collision is asked to con- Richard Ramkissoon urged to nearest police station. its junction with Castle tact District ‘C’ Police Members of the public Heights, St. Philip. Station at telephone are also reminded that it The pedal cyclist died at number 416-8200, Police contact Oistins Police Station is a serious offence to har- the scene and was for- Emergency at 211, Crime POLICE at the Oistins last known address as Station urgently. He is bour or assist wanted per- mally identified by his im- Stoppers at 1-800-TIPS Police Station are Sunrise Atlantic Shores, asked to contact the sons; any person caught mediate family members (8477), or the nearest asking Richard Christ Church, to con- station at telephone committing this offence as Ritre Alleyne, 21 years police station. Ramkissoon, whose tact the Oistins Police number 418-2612. can be prosecuted. Examine Debt Service Suspension Initiative PRIME MINISTER Mia Though she welcomes eligible for a temporary the crisis that we face Unless we act fast, propor- that the new lending by Amor Mottley has this agreement established suspension of debt service today, and it will not save tionately and comprehen- the regional development called on low and lower by the G20 to help coun- payments owed to their of- us from what is coming sively, a strengthening banks must, as much as middle-income coun- tries tackle the COVID-19 ficial bilateral creditors. next. The ingredients are US dollar and rising US possible, involve partner- tries to examine the crisis, she cautions that it The suspension period, now in place regrettably, interest rates can be the ships and funding with the Debt Service Suspen- is inadequate. originally set to end on for a debilitating emerging trigger that turns this private sector and off pub- sion Initiative (DSSI). In all, 72 countries are December 31, 2020, has market debt crisis – the health into a debt crisis. lic sector balance sheets. been extended through kind that plunged Latin That is the problem the “But it is also essential June 2021. America into a lost decade world is facing; the DSSI that the corollary of any BANK RATES “The inadequacy of the when these ingredients does not solve it, it requires plan for new resources is DSSI is something for us to were last in place,” she a greater, more systemic a plan for debt reduction Commercial bank rates to the public at the close of reflect upon.This has been warned. effort.” that does not scare the business yesterday by the Central Bank of Barbados. the centrepiece of the in- Prime Minister Mottley, The Prime Minister is bondholders,”she stressed, ternational community’s who is also Chair of therefore seeking support further proposing that Valid for March 24, 2021 response to COVID – this the Joint World Bank- for a recycling of $500 bil- “rich countries pledge the Notes: Debt Service Suspension International Monetary lion of Special Drawing other half of their addi- Currency Buying Selling Initiative really needs to Fund Development Rights (SDRs) that better tional and unused SDRs Belizean Dollar 1.00000 1.00000 be examined by us,” she Committee, said that be- match the problems being to developing countries if Canadian Dollar 1.57153 1.61801 told the 53rd Session of cause of the cost to the pan- faced. they use the new and un- East Caribbean $ 0.73704 0.74445 the Conference of African demic, and cost related to To scale up the resource used SDRs to buy back Euro 2.32191 2.41969 Ministers of Finance, the climate crisis, such as transfer needed to address their debts denominated in Pound Sterling 2.69643 2.80997 Planning and Economic the outbreak of locusts COVID and Climate the currencies that make United States Dollar 1.98000 2.02857 Development held in across several East African Change, she said rich coun- up the SDR”. Demand/Sight: Addis Ababa, virtually on countries in 2019, the debt tries will be called upon She assured that this Currency Buying Selling Monday. as a percentage of GDP in to pledge half of their will yield three benefits. Belizean Dollar 0.99688 1.00313 Canadian Dollar 1.58048 1.61659 “While the advanced over half of the countries new and unused SDRs to “First, there would poten- East Caribbean Dollar 0.73843 0.74306 economies have added has jumped from high, be- recapitalise development tially be a significant debt Euro 2.35598 2.40467 near $11 trillion of new fore COVID, to the edge of banks like the African reduction that will likely Guyana Dollar 0.00942 0.00948 debt, the relief that the 72 sustainability today. Development Bank, forestall a drop in credit Pound Sterling 2.73599 2.79253 low-income countries eligi- “The credit rating agen- the Inter-American ratings, appropriately re- United States Dollar 1.99000 2.02768 ble for relief under the cies are jittery,as we would Development Bank,World cycled the new SDR allo- Telegraphic Transfer Debt Service Suspension have expected them to be. Bank, and the Asian cation is formidable. Currency Buying Selling Initiative, will be in the They have already put sev- Development Bank. “Second, if all developing Belizean Dollar 0.99688 1.00313 vicinity of $11 billion – eral African countries on “They must use this cap- countries use their SDRs Canadian Dollar 1.58347 1.61659 1,000 times smaller than credit watch for partici- ital to leverage more lend- to offer to buy back their East Caribbean Dollar 0.73843 0.74306 Euro 2.36042 2.40467 the $11 trillion of new debt pation in the DSSI, rising ing to those heavily im- debt at or just below par, Guyana Dollar 0.00942 0.00948 to the advanced economies. thereby their cost of capi- pacted by COVID.The cur- this offer by itself, without Pound Sterling 2.74114 2.79253 And while we welcome it, tal,” she pointed out, also rent resources available to any resources being spent, United States Dollar 1.99375 2.02768 80% of countries eligible for noting that over the past the regional development would increase the liquid- DSSI will receive relief decade, the amount of gov- banks is not fit for the pur- ity in debt. And third, all INDICATIVE RATES FOR SOME REGIONAL worth less than 1% of their ernment or government- pose of an economy-stop- of the countries whose CURRENCIES AS ADVISED BY THE GDP. guaranteed debt in Africa ping pandemic. But it is not currencies are in the SDR RESPECTIVE CENTRAL BANKS. “Let me be very clear,the to private creditors has just the level of lending are currently engaged in N.B. These rates are not meant to be used for trading. DSSI initiative is welcome. grown from negligible that matters, but speed.” substantial quantitative BDS$ But to spend much time proportions to 43%. However, cognisant that easing: the US, China, the Guyana Dollar 0.00945 Jamaica Dollar 0.01375 debating whether we “This debt is primarily in more lending on its own Euro-area, Japan, and the T&T Dollar 0.29678 should extend it by a few US dollars and is set on the is problematic given high UK, to a combined $6 tril- months, will not address basis of US interest rates. levels of debt, she charged lion in 2020 alone.” The Barbados Advocate Wednesday March 24, 2021 • 11

Organisers to forgo Carnival Bermuda: COVID vaccines for residents over age 16 in Jamaica for April 2021 HAMILTON – Teenagers here limited to 20 people. have the opportunity to get the Wilson said businesses able KINGSTON, Jamaica – The Senior Advisor and Strategist, coronavirus (COVID-19) to operate with staff working organisers of Carnival in Delano Seiveright added that vaccine, with health authorities remotely had been Jamaica will forego the an- “the Ministry of Tourism has on Monday opening vaccination recommended to do so. nual road march and related been in advanced dialogue with to all residents over the age of “Bermuda is in something of a activities for April 2021. This the organisers of carnival about 16. footrace against the was announced yesterday by introducing a bubble concept for Minister of Health Kim coronavirus.We must quash the Tourism Minister, Edmund Carnival in Jamaica 2021, Wilson told the House of current outbreak, and the new Bartlett. within the Government’s wider Assembly that the government’s restrictions announced over the “After a number of consulta- discussions to reopen the events vaccination campaign was “our weekend will be the circuit tions with the relevant stake- sector, as soon as it is safe to do best chance of moving beyond breaker we need,” she added. holders, we can now announce so.” the pandemic”. The island has so far had 789 that Jamaica will not be hosting Seiveright added that, “The She said the island’s latest confirmed cases of COVID-19 Carnival in Jamaica in April this road parade was initially post- outbreak of COVID-19 over the past 12 months, with 12 year. We strongly believe it is in poned in 2020, due to the threat infections – 40 in the space of people dying. the best interest of our people of the spread of the novel coron- three days – stemmed from Meantime, an animal welfare and will aid in the Government’s avirus, with Sunday, April 11, social gatherings last month charity said it had been flooded fight to preserve lives and liveli- 2021 announced as the new that broke restrictions against with pets handed over by hoods, as we continue to see an date.The decision to forego host- the spread of the virus. owners forced to leave the increase in cases due to the ing the event in April this year “Everybody in Bermuda is island. COVID-19 pandemic,” Bartlett was made after discussions with now being impacted as a result Kate Terceira, the executive said. Tourism Minister, Edmund event organisers and of the actions of a few director for the Bermuda SPCA, “We are mindful of the signif- Bartlett Government officials and is in irresponsible people. Now is not said it had seen “a dramatic icant economic loss this will have keeping with current COVID-19 the time to relax our vigilance,” increase” in the number of on our country,as this event gen- the Government of Jamaica containment measures.” Wilson said. puppies coming through its erates billions annually, with must continue to put strong The ministry said organisers Unlike similar outbreaks in doors. many small and medium sized measures in place to prevent un- have indicated that all bands November and December linked “We cared, neutered and enterprises benefitting from the necessary exposure of our people and fetes will honour all tickets to three events at two venues began training for over 30 celebrations. However, despite and visitors, to the deadly dis- and costumes purchased in 2020 in one weekend, the surge in puppies, each puppy costing us the ongoing roll-out of vaccines, ease,” he explained. for the next staging. new cases was “almost all” in excess of US$1,000.This is all linked to a more contagious during a time when we have not United Kingdom variant of been able to hold our usual COVID-19. fundraising initiatives,” she COVID record: 41 new Wilson said it was spreading added. among a “noticeably younger” A spokeswoman for the demographic, and that “more charity said there had been cases and 106 active workplaces, more schools and a more elderly cats handed in greater variety of activities are because their owners had left being impacted” as people test the island or could no longer infections in Bermuda positive and their contacts are afford to look after them. MORE than 40 new cases of the undermined the bubbles and quarantined. “With COVID, people are coronavirus have been logged – demonstrably contributed to the She noted that the Cabinet leaving the island as they don’t and pushed the number of active spread. had responded by rolling back have a job and are leaving pets cases to in excess of 100, it was The spike pushed the number “earlier relaxations” and behind. Another thing we have revealed Sunday night. of active infections to 106, with imposing restrictions, including noticed is people moving house A Ministry of Health one in hospital, but not in an 11 p.m. to 5 a.m. curfew and to downsize who have been spokeswoman said the 41 critical care. reducing gatherings from 25 to unable to take their animals infections were identified among A total of 30 of the new cases a maximum of ten. with them,” she added. 2,003 test results that came were classed as on-island Bars and clubs are only “Many landlords don’t accept back to health officials on transmissions with known allowed table service outdoors pets which is a real struggle. I Monday. contacts. and are restricted, along with don’t know why it’s a problem – David Burt, the Premier, told Another nine were listed as restaurants, to six people per perhaps landlords are nervous the House of Assembly Monday under investigation because table. Masks are required for of them destroying their night: “This was a single day they have no recent travel personal services such as spas property.” record for the number of cases of history or links to identified and barbers, and gyms must Terceira added that the Covid-19.” cases. Kim Wilson, Bermuda health keep patrons 10 feet apart. charity had been hit by a drop in He added: “We have the news It is understood the current minister Indoor services and ceremonies donations, as well as fewer there is a new outbreak and it is spike has been caused by the are limited to 20 per cent of fundraising opportunities an incredibly stressful and prevalence of a UK variant of “We must be extra vigilant, venue capacity, and outdoor because of COVID-19 difficult situation.” the virus which is more resist the urge to attend any services, including funerals, are restrictions. “But we are ahead on where contagious, particularly among social gatherings and do we were with the last outbreak children. everything we can to protect on the issue of taking proactive In the past week a host of ourselves and others from Officers kill 2 policemen action. We’re hopeful that this schools have reported outbreaks catching the virus. periodwill be far shorter than of potential exposure to the “We need everyone’s co- the one we had in November virus, with many pupils being operation to get Bermuda past amid violent protests in Haiti that went on into December.” ordered to quarantine. this pandemic.” PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti – Two demanding the recovery of the Kim Wilson, the health The average age of cases at She warned the public:“If you policemen were killed Monday bodies of four police officers minister, said earlier several the end of February was 41. have flu-like symptoms or a bad by disgruntled officers who are whom gang members killed people had gone to work or sent That has now dropped down cold, stay at home, speak to your members of a group known as more than a week ago in a their children to school with to 31 – a sign that infections doctor and get tested.” Fantom 509 that has organized shantytown known as Village of Covid-19 symptoms because have increased among younger “Do not have your kids in violent protests in recent days. God. Eight other officers were they assumed it was allergies or people. extracurricular activities The fatal shootings occurred wounded that day, including the flu. Ms Wilson said: “The disease outside their school bubble. in the neighborhood of Delmas SWAT team members. She admitted: “This has is spreading among a noticeably “If you have been told to in the capital of Port-au-Prince. The United Nations contributed to our most recent younger cohort.” quarantine, you must stay Last week, Fantom 509 Integrated Office in Haiti called spread”. Ms Wilson said:“As a result of home.” members stormed several police the killings “fratricidal violence” Ms Wilson said “school the increase in positive cases, “If you are contacted by our stations and freed jailed in a tweet on Monday and said bubbles, for the most part, have the Government has had to roll contract tracers, it is important colleagues accused of local authorities should worked well”. back our restrictions to reduce that you are truthful and participating in an alleged coup prioritize the cohesion of Haiti But she added: “However, the the spread of the highly forthcoming with the requested against embattled President National Police and find extracurricular activities have contagious UK variant. information.” Jovenel Moïse.The group is also peaceful solutions. 12 • Wednesday March 24, 2021 The Barbados Advocate

14 held by US Coast Guard in Florida COVID-19 surging FLORIDA, United States – two Haitians and four from the repatriated to the Bahamas Fourteen Caribbean nationals Dominican Republic – were Friday,” the coast guard said in a were suspected of involvement in nabbed last Wednesday in a 29- statement. dangerously a human smuggling venture off foot vessel about five miles off The US Coast Guard said a the south coast of Florida, who West Palm Beach, Florida. Customs and Border Protection were held by the United States “Some passengers were Air and Marine Operations (CBP Coast Guard last week, it was brought ashore for further AMO) aircraft notified Coast in Brazil, reported on Monday. investigation of potential Guard Station Miami According to coast guard criminal charges by Homeland watchstanders of the officials, the suspects – two Security Investigations, and the suspected smuggling vessel Bahamians, seven Jamaicans, remaining passengers were about 12:20 am. WHO Americas branch warns BRASILIA – The coronavirus is surging “dangerously” across Brazil, the World Health Organization’s (WHO) regional director for the Americas, Carissa Etienne, warned yesterday, urging all Brazilians to adopt preventive measures to stop the spread. “Unfortunately, the dire situation in Brazil is also affecting neighbouring countries,” Etienne, director of the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO), said in a briefing. COVID-19 cases have risen in Venezuela’s Bolivar and Amazonas states, and in border regions of Peru and Bolivia, she World Health Organization’s said. (WHO) regional director for The virus variant first the Americas, Carissa discovered in Brazil known as Etienne P1, which experts say is more contagious than the original provide equitable access to coronavirus strain, has now vaccines has delivered been detected in 15 countries in 2,161,800 doses to the region so the Americas and become a far, including more than 1 major cause for concern, PAHO million doses to Brazil last incident manager Sylvain weekend. There were no migrants in these cases reported to have any COVID-19 related symptoms. Aldighieri said. PAHO expects over 100,000 In the Southern Cone, vaccine doses to be delivered COVID-19 cases continue to this week to El Salvador, Belize Coast Guard repatriates 17 migrants to Cuba spike in Chile,Paraguay and and Suriname, and 1.2 million MIAMI, USA – Coast Guard Mario Gil, Coast Guard liaison Fiscal Year 2019 Uruguay, according to PAHO. additional doses have already Cutter Charles Sexton’s crew officer, US Embassy Havana. • 49 Cuban migrants in In Paraguay, a majority of been procured. repatriated 17 Cuban migrants “We strongly discourage these Fiscal Year 2020 intensive care unit (ICU) beds “Vaccines are coming but they to Cuba, Monday. dangerous and deadly voyages Once aboard a Coast Guard are occupied, and the health are still several months away The 17 Cuban migrants were in favor of safe and legal ways cutter, all migrants receive system is buckling under the for most people in our region,” interdicted Thursday by the to enter the United States.” food, water, shelter and basic pressure. Uruguay has reported Etienne said. Charles Sexton crew Since October 1, 2020, medical attention. Throughout more than 1,000 cases per day According to a Reuters tally, approximately 54 miles south Coast Guard crews have the interdiction, Coast Guard several times in the past few Latin America and the of Key West and brought interdicted 107 Cubans crew members were equipped weeks, an alarming number Caribbean have recorded aboard due to safety of life at compared to: with personal protective given the size of the country. around 23.7 million coronavirus sea concerns. • 5,396 Cuban migrants equipment to minimize In Central America, cases cases so far,and 746,000 related “People who attempt to in Fiscal Year 2016 potential exposure to any have declined in Panama, but deaths, almost double the toll of illegally enter the United • 1,468 Cuban migrants possible case of COVID-19. the rise in hospitalizations in Asia and Africa combined. States by taking to the sea put in Fiscal Year 2017 There were no migrants in Guatemala is straining ICU bed Brazil alone has had more their lives, and the lives of their • 259 Cuban migrants in these cases reported to have capacity. than 295,000 deaths from accompanying family members Fiscal Year 2018 any COVID-19 related The COVAX facility led by COVID-19 and more than 12 at grave risk,” said Lt. Cmdr. • 313 Cuban migrants in symptoms. WHO and the Gavi coalition to million cases of the virus. US jury convicts Honduran man in drug case linked to President Hernandez A NEW YORK jury on Monday president since 2014. said, referring to a cocaine lab traffickers have faked evidence to life in prison for his brother,Tony found a Honduran man accused The verdict is the latest case to Fuentes was said to have smear him and reduce their Hernandez, a former Honduran of criminal dealings with the allege Hernandez has been controlled in Honduras. sentences. congressman convicted of drug country’s President Juan involved in drug trafficking to An accountant at the firm Any narrative omitting the trafficking in 2019. They allege Orlando Hernandez and other the United States, despite where Hernandez and Fuentes “95%” drop in drug trafficking President Hernandez was a high-ranking officials guilty on millions in U.S. security were said to have met said he his government had achieved party to his brother’s “state- three counts of drug trafficking assistance to Honduras, which saw Fuentes pay Hernandez was just “false testimony by sponsored drug trafficking and related weapons charges. prosecutors during the trial US$25,000 in bribes for access narcos we defeated,” Hernandez conspiracy.” Prosecutors said Geovanny called a “narco-state.” to the cocaine lab and protection. said on Twitter after the verdict. The latest allegation against Fuentes Ramirez, who was “Juan Orlando Hernandez A Honduran drug gang boss also The U.S. Justice Department, Hernandez could complicate arrested in Miami in March didn’t just want the defendant’s testified to paying bribes to which does not typically pursue efforts by the Biden 2020, smuggled drugs into the cash, he wanted access to the Hernandez. serving foreign leaders, has not administration to address the United States with the help of defendant’s cocaine,” assistant Hernandez denies any charged Hernandez with a crime. causes of migration from Central Hernandez, who has been U.S. attorney Michael Lockard wrongdoing, saying captured U.S. prosecutors are seeking America, including Honduras. The Barbados Advocate Wednesday March 24, 2021 • 13

Motive still unclear in Colorado mass shooting as suspect faces murder charges

BOULDER, Colo. – Police on acted alone, though they did not offer Tuesday identified the 21-year-old any details on what might have moti- suspect accused of killing 10 people vated him to open fire at the store, which – including a policeman – in a hail of is about 28 miles (45 km) northwest of bullets at a Colorado supermarket, Denver. marking the United States’ second “It would be premature for us to draw mass shooting in a week and adding any conclusions at this time,” Michael to the state’s tragic history of deadly Schneider, the agent in charge of the massacres. FBI’s field office in Denver, said at a The suspect, Ahmad Al Aliwi Alissa news briefing. of Arvada, Colorado, stormed the King The 10 victims range in age from 20 to Soopers outlet in Boulder armed with an 65 and include Eric Talley, an 11-year AR-style semi-automatic rifle and a veteran of the Boulder police force who handgun and wearing a tactical vest, all was among the first officers on the scene. of which were recovered after Monday’s Talley, 51, was the father of seven chil- Conrad Wright leaves flowers and takes a moment at the site of a mass shooting shooting, according to an arrest affidavit dren and had recently been looking for a at King Soopers grocery store, in Boulder, Colorado, US, on March 23, 2021. filed by police. less dangerous job, according to a state- The affidavit also said law enforcement ment released by his father. Colorado has been the site of some weapons and tighten background checks databases show Alissa purchased a Police identified the nine other victims of the most shocking episodes of gun have stalled amid Republican opposition Ruger AR-556 pistol, a weapon that re- as Denny Stong, 20; Neven Stanisic, 23; violence in US history, including the in Congress. sembles a semi-automatic rifle and has Rikki Olds, 25; Tralona Bartkowiak, 49; 2012 mass shooting at a movie theatre “I don’t need to wait another minute, a 30-round capacity, on March 16, six Suzanne Fountain, 59; Teri Leiker, 51; in Aurora and the 1999 rampage at let alone another hour, to take common- days before the shooting. Kevin Mahoney, 61; Lynn Murray, 62; Columbine High School near Littleton. sense steps that will save lives in the fu- His sister-in-law told police on Monday and Jody Waters, 65. The latest bloodshed came only six ture,” Biden said at the White House on evening that Alissa had been “playing Monday’s attack, which began around days after a gunman went on a killing Tuesday. “This is not and should not be with” a firearm she described as resem- 2:40 p.m., sent terrified shoppers and spree on March 16 in the Atlanta area, fa- a partisan issue.” bling a “machine gun” two days before employees fleeing for safety amid the tally shooting eight people at three day House of Representatives Speaker the attack, upsetting family members, sound of gunfire. spas before he was arrested. Nancy Pelosi and Senate Majority the affidavit said. Witnesses told police the shooter killed “My heart aches today, and I think Leader Chuck Schumer, the Democratic Alissa was released from a hospital, a man in his vehicle outside the store all of ours does, as Coloradans, as leaders in Congress, said on Tuesday that where he was treated for a leg wound before gunning down a man in the park- Americans, for this senseless tragedy and the violence underscored the need for suffered in an exchange of gunfire with ing lot, standing over him and firing mul- loss of life,” Governor Jared Polis said. stricter gun laws. responding police, and transported to tiple times, and then entering the store The two mass shootings are likely to Biden also ordered US flags to fly county jail on Tuesday afternoon to await to continue the rampage. intensify pressure on Democratic at half-staff in honour of the victims; an initial court appearance on murder When apprehended, Alissa did not an- President Joe Biden to fulfil his cam- they had just been raised at sunset on and other charges. swer questions but asked to speak with paign pledge to enact tougher gun limits. Monday after having been lowered fol- Authorities said they were confident he his mother, according to the affidavit. But legislation to ban assault-style lowing the Atlanta killings. Chicago suburb approves historic plan to pay Black residents reparations CHICAGO – The Chicago suburb of community for decades,” Alderwoman tives. dominantly Black neighbourhoods. Evanston has become the first US city Ann Rainey said in a statement. The burgeoning national movement That kept Black residents from home to offer reparation money to Black res- Evanston’s city council in November has gained traction as a way to reckon ownership, a key source of wealth. idents whose families suffered lasting 2019 committed $10 million over a racial inequity following the police The practicality of implementing damage from decades of segregation decade to the reparations effort from a killing of George Floyd and other Black reparations programs, especially on a and discriminatory practices. new tax on legalised marijuana. City Americans last year. national scale, is still a matter of debate. The city council voted 8-1 on Monday council members said the housing plan Under Evanston’s plan, a limited Some opponents ask whether tax- to begin distributing $400,000 to eligi- is only the first in what they hope to be number of Black residents are eligible payers can afford to pay out what could ble Black residents through $25,000 a series of programs to address past to receive $25,000 each if they, or their be billions, or even trillions, of dollars grants for home repairs, down pay- discriminatory practices in areas such ancestors, lived in the city between 1919 and question how eligibility would be ments or mortgage payments in a nod as education and economic develop- and 1969 or if they can show they suf- determined. toward addressing historically racist ment. fered housing discrimination due to Evanston Rejects Racist Reparations, housing policies. The effort in Evanston, where about the city’s policies. an opposition group, has noted the ini- “I’m proud of our community for tak- 16% of the 75,000 residents are Black, As across the United States, Black tial payments from the city’s housing ing this bold and courageous action to could become a model for other cities people in Evanston were subjected to program will cover only 16 households. begin the process of remedying racial and states grappling with whether to “redlining,” a practice in which banks The group also opposes restricting the disparities that have harmed our Black pursue their own reparations initia- refused to make housing loans in pre- money to just housing needs.

Partly sunny with a few brief isolated light showers.

High: 1:08 a.m. and 12:14 p.m. New York: 16°C Yesterday: 0 mm Miami: 24°C Low: 6:15 a.m. For the month: 22.3 mm Max: 29.5°C Boston: 12°C and 7:16 p.m. For the year: 197.4 mm Min: 24.6°C Toronto: 15°C Montreal: 19°C London: 07°C 6:00 a.m. 6:10 p.m. 14 • Wednesday March 24, 2021 The Barbados Advocate

Harry to become chief impact officer at US coaching firm BetterUp THE Duke of Sussex is to become once it is safe to do so, BetterUp CEO as Amnesty International. chief impact officer at the US Alexi Robichaux told the Wall Street BetterUp, which was founded in 2013, coaching and mental health firm, Journal (WSJ). provides mobile-based professional BetterUp. In his role as the company’s first chief coaching, counselling and mentorship. Prince Harry said in a statement that impact officer, Prince Harry is expected The firm says it has some 2,000 coaches he was “really excited” about taking on to have input into initiatives including offering services in 49 languages in 66 the new role. His exact duties, hours and product strategy decisions and charitable countries. any payment are not clear. contributions, and advocate publicly Prince Harry has previously launched It is his latest job move after he and on topics related to mental health, the initiatives such as the Invictus Games, the Duchess of Sussex stepped back as WSJ reports. which aim for members of the armed senior royals in March last year. Prince Harry said that when he met forces to use sport for psychological and Prince Harry It also comes after the duke and Mr.Robichaux, they “instantly recognised physical rehabilitation. He has also advo- Meghan gave an explosive interview to a shared passion for helping others re- cated publicly on mental health issues. They announced last year that they Oprah Winfrey earlier this month. alise their full potential”. Prince Harry and Meghan now live in had reached a deal with streaming giant In it, the couple alleged an unnamed The chief impact officer position is California after confirming in January Netflix to make a range of programmes, royal family member had asked about relatively rare in the corporate world, that they would step back as “senior” some of which they may appear in, how dark their son Archie’s skin might notes the WSJ – it is seen more com- royals and work to become financially as well as striking a deal with music be, before he was born. monly in non-profit organisations such independent. streaming service Spotify. Buckingham Palace has said the claim is “concerning”, but it will be addressed privately.Earlier this week, Buckingham George Floyd death: Chauvin trial jury selection finalised Palace said a diversity review was under way across all royal households. A JURY pool has been appointed in the with 14 of the jurors seated. in on 29 March. In his statement, Prince Harry said case of the ex-Minneapolis police officer Jurors for the case, for which race has Mr. Chauvin was the Minneapolis offi- his goal in his new function would be to accused of killing George Floyd, an un- been at the centre, include three black cer filmed kneeling on Mr. Floyd’s neck “lift up critical dialogues around mental armed black man, last year. men, one black woman, two white men, for over seven minutes in a video that health, build supportive and compassion- A total of 15 jurors have been selected five white women and two multiracial sparked protests over racial inequalities ate communities, and foster an environ- for Derek Chauvin’s trial after weeks of women, according to the court. worldwide. ment for honest and vulnerable conver- proceedings involving both prosecutors Their identities will remain anonymous He faces a maximum penalty of 40 sations”. and the defence team. for their safety. years in prison for the second-degree mur- Prince Harry will not manage employ- Mr. Chauvin, 44, is accused of uninten- Hennepin County Judge Peter Cahill der and manslaughter charges. A third- ees or have people report directly to him, tional murder and manslaughter in the said on Tuesday that he would not re- degree murder charge, with a maximum but he is likely to spend some time in the 25 May, 2020 death of Mr Floyd. lease the rest of the jury pool until the penalty of 25 years, was also reinstated company’s San Francisco headquarters Arguments will begin on 29 March, 14 selected jurors are officially sworn earlier this month. The Barbados Advocate Wednesday March 24, 2021 • 15

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Lockheed Martin, Omnispace to develop space-based 5G network LOCKHEED Martin Corp said yesterday it had teamed up with communications provider Omnispace LLC to develop a space-based 5G network for both commercial and government use. The U.S. defense contractor said a space-based 5G global network would let users switch between satellite and terrestrial networks, removing the need for multiple devices on different networks. The network would offer communication to commercial, enterprise and government devices regardless of environment or location. “Omnispace is fully committed to the vision of creating a new global communications platform that powers 5G connectivity directly to mobile devices from space,” said Omnispace Chief Executive Officer Ram Viswanathan. Lockheed Chief Executive The logo of Lockheed Martin is seen at Euronaval, the world naval defence exhibition in Le Bourget near Paris. Officer James Taiclet, who took office in June, has expressed bolster the militaries’ Last year, Taiclet said he to three-quarters of military a robust 5G network formed the interest in 5G networks to autonomous capabilities. envisioned a future where half vehicles were autonomous, and backbone of that fleet. Twitter boss Jack Dorsey’s first tweet sold for US$2.9M as an NFT LONDON – Twitter boss Jack from the auction into bitcoin and Dorsey sold his first tweet as an donate them to people impacted NFT for just over US$2.9 million by COVID-19 in Africa. dollars on Monday. Dorsey receives 95% of the The tweet is in the form of a proceeds of the primary sale, non-fungible token (NFT) – a while Cent receives 5%. kind of unique digital asset that Cent CEO Cameron Hejazi has exploded in popularity so far said that his platform allows in 2021. people to show support for a Each NFT has its own tweet that goes beyond the blockchain-based digital current options to like, comment signature, which serves as a and retweet. public ledger,allowing anyone to “These assets might go up in verify the asset’s authenticity value, they might go down in and ownership. The tweet – “just setting up my twttr” – was Dorsey’s first tweet, made on March 21, 2006. value, but what will stay is the The tweet – “just setting up ledger and the history of ‘I my twttr” – was Dorsey’s first It was bought using the Cent confirmed the buyer is comment about the purchase. purchased this from you at this tweet, made on March 21, 2006. cryptocurrency Ether, for Sina Estavi. Estavi’s Twitter On March 6, Dorsey, who is a moment in time’ and that’s going twitter.com/jack/status/20 1630.5825601 ETH, which was profile, @sinaEstavi, says he is bitcoin enthusiast, tweeted a link to be in both the buyer, the seller The NFT was sold via auction worth US$2,915,835.47 at the based in Malaysia and is CEO of to the website where the NFT and the public spectators’ on a platform called Valuables, time of sale, Cameron Hejazi, the the blockchain company Bridge was listed for sale. He then said memory,” Hejazi said, adding which is owned by the U.S.-based CEO and co-founder of Cent Oracle. Estavi told Reuters he in another tweet on March 9 that that this was “inherently company Cent. confirmed. was “thankful” when asked for he would convert the proceeds valuable.” 16 • Wednesday March 24, 2021 The Barbados Advocate

Artist’s giant painting raises £45m for children’s charities THE world’s largest painting, which was created by British artist Sacha Jafri, has been sold for £45m to raise funds for children’s charities. Jafri spent eight months painting the 1,600 square metre (17,000 sq ft) artwork in a deserted hotel’s ballroom in Dubai. He planned to sell it in 70 parts, but French cryptocurrency businessman Andre Abdoune has bought the whole work. The price makes it one of the most expensive paintings ever sold at auction by a living artist. Jafri said the full $62m (£45m) would go to Dubai Cares, Unicef, Sacha Jafri worked solidly on the painting on his own for eight months. Unesco and the Global Gift Foundation to help disadvantaged work – I paint from the subcon- of Humanity’, was sold in Dubai children in countries like Brazil, scious, and then whatever’s in on Monday. India, Indonesia and South Africa. there comes out. Nothing’s Jafri said the money would be The 44-year-old artist from planned. There’s no sketches. spent on healthcare and sanitation London originally hoped to raise There were no drawings. for “the poorest communities in $30m (£22m). He told BBC News “I was literally pouring paint, the world” and to connect them to he was “blown away” to have and then putting another layer the internet so children can have doubled that. on top and another layer, another access to educational platforms. “I was really overwhelmed by layer, another layer, just feeling “The biggest divide at the what happened – to raise that my way through it until something moment is those with the internet amount of money from one magical happened.” and those without,” he said. painting in one night,” he said. In September, Guinness World The buyer “has a beautiful Jafri started by putting out an Records recognised it as the largest vision” for the work, the artist said. appeal for children to send him ever art canvas. “His vision now is he wants to their pictures representing how Jafri worked on his own while build a museum to house the they felt during the pandemic. the Atlantis hotel was closed to painting.” He got responses from 140 visitors, and needed an emergency The pair will “set up a foundation countries, which he used for operation on his spine during the together” that will “inspire the next inspiration, he said. process, as well as injuring his generation to be inspired by art, to “I was in a deep meditative state. pelvis and feet. avoid the nonsense of the art world”, Bridge I looked through all the [children’s] The painting, titled ‘The Journey he added. The Barbados Advocate Wednesday March 24, 2021 • 17 SSPPOORRTTSS Sports Development Act coming MINISTER of Youth, Sports ture and government frame- also revealing that in a month’s sports has to take its rightful and Community Empower- work in place. In order to create time the sports policy should be place in this country as being ment, Dwight Sutherland the enabling governance envi- brought before Cabinet, and one of the key economic pillars has disclosed that a Sports ronment for the development of thereafter commence draft of in terms of developing Barbados Development Act is coming sports, we have to look at the the Sports Development Act. and creating some young mil- for the island. sports policy and we have to look Minister Sutherland said lionaires. Contributing to the Estimates at the Sports Development Act. when the Barbados Labour “This is one area that we can Debate 2021 in the House of “A Sports Development Act Party came to power, they create a lot of millionaires in this Assembly yesterday,Sutherland would bring us on par and on focused on making sure that no country – young, bright million- said plans are pressing ahead the same level as the first world individual would have to choose aires. We don’t have to be to develop a new governance countries. And we have been between a career in sports and lawyers, doctors, and engineers framework for sports. looking at Australia’s Sports academics. – sports has to take its rightful “We don’t have a sports policy, Development Act; India’s Sports “We have merged the two be- place and that is my mandate,” but the former Member for Development Act – let us look at cause we saw and we see the he assured the House. Christ Church West Central how those countries are doing value of having our young peo- started that work, and I am car- in sports. So, we have to create ple engage in sports not only for Minister of Youth, Sports and rying on that work because you that governance framework first recreational reasons, but as a Community Empowerment, have to put a governance struc- and then move forward,” he said, career choice.And based on that, Dwight Sutherland. West Indies made to toil in the field THE West Indies fought back in Mayers in the after-tea period, the final session of the third day and with his first ball he took of the Sandals Test Match the wicket of Fernando, who was against Sri Lanka. looking set to make his century. Playing at the Sir Vivian He fell short on 91 runs. Richards Stadium, Sri Lanka Mayers’ golden arm continued were 255/4 at stumps, with a as in his next over he took the lead of 153 runs. wicket of Dinesh Chandimal, After picking up an early who made four. wicket in the Sri Lankan in- With the wickets falling, nings, it was tough going for the Brathwaite brought back his hosts as the pair of Lahiru strike bowler in Kemar Roach, Thirimanne and Oshada who went through the bat and Fernando added 162 runs for the pad gate of Thirimanne and second wicket. rocketed his stumps. These two carried the visitors Sri Lanka moved from 170/1 through the second session of and slumped to 189/4 in less the day without the loss of a than 10 overs. wicket, as the West Indies However, they managed to bowlers were made to toil steady the middle order slump throughout the session after when Dhananjaya de Saliva and lunch. Pathum Nissanka came to- Despite this no-wicket ses- gether and saw out the rest of Kyle Mayers (right) celebrating his wicket with his team-mates. He broke the Sri Lanka partner- sion, the West Indies bowlers the overs to build an unbeaten ship of Lahiru Thirimanne and Oshada Fernando in the session after tea. were still disciplined and stuck 66-run, fifth wicket partnership. the their task and did not just Nissanka finished on 21 runs Mayers also has two wickets, as the fourth day and with the new the target as soon as possible to give up. and de Silva was on 46 runs. the West Indies opted to finish ball available. secure a victory. In search of a wicket, the West Roach has taken two wickets the day with spin, leaving their The West Indies will be look- Play begins today at 10 a.m. Indies captain brought on Kyle in the innings thus far and fast bowlers fresh for the start of ing to limit the runs and go after Krunal Pandya propels India to win over England in Pune First one-day international, missing the rested Joe Root lost the elbow by Mark Wood and, their all-out aggression, India hosts. Pune five wickets for 41 runs before most seriously, new Lancashire still favour an old-fashioned India 317-5 (50 overs): eventually slumping to 251 all signing Shreyas Iyer suffered approach to 50-over cricket. England waste Bairstow Dhawan 98 (106); Stokes 3-34 out. a partial dislocation of his left Their reliance on a late as- brilliance England 251 (42.1 overs): The hosts had earlier been shoulder. sault could have backfired had Bairstow’s astonishing hitting Bairstow 94 (66); Krishna 4-54 lifted to 317-5 by Shikhar The second in the three- it not been for Krunal and KL was reminiscent of England’s India won by 66 runs Dhawan’s 98 and 58 not out match series is on the same Rahul, who capitalised as bullying batting in the run-up from Krunal Pandya, whose 26- ground on Friday. England lost their way when to the 2019 World Cup win and ENGLAND squandered the ball half-century was the The one-day part of this long influential skipper Morgan was threatened to make light of the chance to win a fluctuating first fastest by a debutant in one- England tour carries the least forced off in the 41st over. chase. one-day international against day internationals. significance when compared to The home side had no answer Muscling the ball, primarily India, losing by 66 runs in On a bruising day, England the tourists’ defeats in the Test to Bairstow’s brutality,only for on the leg side, he laid waste to Pune. captain Eoin Morgan spent and Twenty20 series, but the a resurgence from their seam- an India attack with seven Jonny Bairstow’s scintillat- time off the field with split web- two top-ranked sides in the ers to once again leave the sixes and six fours. ing 94, from only 66 balls, had bing on his right hand, while world still served up a com- game in the balance. However, when Jason Roy the world champions well on Sam Billings sprained his col- pelling contest in an empty sta- England were left relying on was caught at point for 46 to course for their target of 318. larbone joint attempting a stop dium. a lower order that has played end an opening stand of 135 India’s pace bowlers roared on the boundary. Whereas England were taken little cricket, and they were after only 14.2 overs, England back, and an England side Rohit Sharma was struck on to 2019 World Cup glory by gradually suffocated by their lost all fluency. 18 • Wednesday March 24, 2021 The Barbados Advocate

Belize football team held up by armed gang in Haiti THE Belize Football Federation has expressed its “disappointment and disgust” after a bus taking the na- tional team to their hotel in Haiti was held up by an armed gang. The incident occurred on Monday shortly after the squad had arrived in the country for a 2022 World Cup qualifier. The Belize team posing outside an airplane before flying to Haiti. The Belize squad travelled to Haiti for a World Cup quali- Police escorting the team were forced to fier scheduled for tomorrow. negotiate with the gang to allow the bus to proceed to the hotel. (FFB) Facebook page showed the gang on “Despite the four-man police escort, the The FFB added the safety of the team Captain Deon McCauley described the motorbikes, wearing masks and carrying team bus was stopped by an uproar of in- was its “top priority” and had contacted incident as “a moment of intense fear”. weapons. surgents with assault rifles on motorcy- Fifa and the Confederation of North, “I am happy everyone is safe and I com- In a statement, the FFB said, “The cles and police escorts were forced to ne- Central American and Caribbean mend you guys for being brave,” he added. Football Federation of Belize takes this gotiate with them for the team bus to con- Association Football (Concacaf) over “Let’s continue to stick together and time to express its disappointment and tinue its journey to the hotel. moving them to a safer environment. please make the best decisions when it disgust at an unfortunate incident faced “We are pleased to report that our The team is scheduled to play Haiti in comes to the team.” by the Jaguars as the team was headed Jaguars, although shaken by the terrible their opening World Cup qualifier in Port- An image posted on the Federation’s from the airport to the hotel in Haiti. experience, are safely at their hotel.” au-Prince on Thursday. Mick Schumacher ready to emulate ‘idol’ father with Formula 1 career LONDON – Mick Schumacher starts his Since then, there has been steady Formula 1 career this weekend in Bahrain progress up the motorsport ladder, all as a rookie like no other. carefully overseen by Sabine Kehm, who As the son of the man who until last was Michael’s manager before she became year was the most successful grand prix Mick’s. driver of all time, the 22-year-old’s path to Kehm was always extremely aware of the top of the sport has long seemed the attention that would be on pre-ordained. Schumacher as his father’s son, and And as Michael Schumacher’s son, Mick concerned to expose him to the media and will have the eyes of the world on him public only in a carefully managed way. this year like perhaps no other debutant That situation only became more intense in F1 ever has before. following the skiing accident in December But if that adds weight as he embarks 2013 that left Michael with serious head on the most difficult challenge of his life, injuries. you would not know it. Michael has not been seen in public Asked how he handles carrying the since, and it is made very clear to legacy of his father back into F1, he told everyone who encounters Mick that this BBC sports: “It is motivation and pride. subject area is off limits. Michael was a I am happy to be here; I am happy to have private man when he was racing, and that brought back the Schumacher name into is the way they want it to stay now. F1. “I have done it with championships on The road to F1 my back so we have proven I am able to With that name, it was always assumed drive a race car. So I don’t feel a blink Mick would make it into F1, and that be- of pressure from it.” Mick Schumacher. came even more likely when, having won the European Formula 3 title in 2018, he Like father, like son are strong. Facially,Mick is a mix of his fa- two Schumachers in F1, along with joined the Ferrari Driver Academy. Right now,Schumacher has the wide-eyed ther and mother, Corinna. But he walks brother Ralf. After a learning year in Formula 2 in optimism one might expect from a young like Michael, often holds his head like That’s not the case anymore, but Mick 2019, Schumacher did what was expected man who has achieved what he describes him, and has a way of holding himself decided he’d rather continue his dad’s of him last season and clinched the title. as “a lifelong dream” and is about to em- and manner of expression that is very legacy than be ‘SCH’. For his F1 debut, Ferrari chose to pay for bark on a journey full of possibilities.Even reminiscent of him. “It’s quite emotional for me to see ‘MSC’ a seat at the US-based Haas team, which the little things are filling him with joy. And the similarities go beyond even on the timing screen again,” he said has strong affiliations with Maranello. “It’s an amazing feeling being with the that. Mick is the same age now as Michael during pre-season testing. “It’s a special Ferrari, the team with whom Michael team and knowing this is it and I’m get- was when he made his debut at the bond I have to it, and I hope it’s nice for achieved most of his successes, have said ting close to my first race in F1,” he says. 1991 Belgian Grand Prix in a Jordan. everybody to see it there.” their intention is for Mick eventually to “I got my pass - you know, the proper red Mick describes his father as his idol, race one of their cars. But he has to earn F1 pass – and I was like, ‘Woah!’ In a giant’s footsteps and he decided he wanted to follow in his it, prove he is worthy of it, and there is “I remember seeing my dad having one The fact Schumacher embraces the legacy footsteps from a very early age – or “right some way to go before that happens. and I was always, like, I wanted one, but of his father and sees himself continuing at the beginning,” as he puts it. Mick’s job for now is to learn his trade obviously I didn’t get one. I have one now a family journey is underlined by the fact He started karting at the age of nine in and prove he has what it takes to succeed and it’s amazing and I am really looking that he asked F1 to alter its usual 2008. “Obviously at the beginning you at the very highest level.Then, Ferrari can forward to it.” practice of using the first three letters of don’t understand what it takes,” he says. decide whether he has done enough to For those who knew or followed his a driver’s surname as his shorthand on “As I grew older and grew in the cate- merit promotion to their team alongside father, watching Mick start out on his the timing screens. gories, I understood how much sacrifice it Charles Leclerc, who is with the team journey can be a slightly unnerving While Lewis Hamilton is ‘HAM’, takes. It was when I was around 12, 13 until 2024 and for the next two seasons experience. Fernando Alonso ‘ALO’ and so on, Michael years old when I understood I really at least is partnered with Spaniard The physical similarities between them was ‘MSC’ because at the time there were wanted to do this on a professional level.” Carlos Sainz. The Barbados Advocate Wednesday March 24, 2021 • 19 NOTICES REAL ESTATE REAL ESTATE NOTICES LIQUOR LICENCE NOTICE BARBADOS Ragged Point, St. Philip (Cap. 182) 8,267 sq ft $166,000 IN THE SUPREME COURT APPLICANT: Connie Gra- OF JUDICATURE Rolling Hills, St. George ham 12,000 sq ft HIGH COURT $310,000 (negotiable) TEL: 247-4469 ADDRESS: Fire Hill, Rock Hall, St. Thomas IN THE ESTATE of Cel: 253-6319 Ocean City, St. Philip LAWRENCE NEVILLE 828-4800 6150 sq ft $123,000 JOHNSON, also known as Email: PREMISES: A galvanize LAWRENCE JOHNSON, caribbeanpropertiesltd Fortesque, St Philip structure located at Fire Hill, Deceased @gmail.com Agricultural Land Rock Hall, St. Thomas 494,500 sq ft $1,100,000 PUBLIC NOTICE is PROPERTIES hereby given that an application Silver Sands, Dated this 4th day of Janu- is being made for the following Kirtons, St Philip Christ Church ary, 2021 Grant of Administration namely:- 3 bedroom plus 7,129 sq ft $160,000 2 bedroom apt 4,790 sq ft Signed: C Graham LETTERS OF $685,000 Bushy Park, St. Philip Applicant ADMINISTRATION De Bonis 24,000 sq ft $190,000 Non to the Estate of LAWRENCE Amity Lodge, Ch Ch NEVILLE JOHNSON, also known 3 bedroom plus Apes Hill, St. James Application for a Grant of as LAWRENCE JOHNSON late 1 bedroom apt 31,000 sq ft upward Retail License will be con- of Arthur Seat in the parish of 6,646 sq ft $650,000 Large lots at $15 per sq ft sidered at Licensing Court to Saint Thomas in this Island who be held at Magistrates’ Court died at Bayview Hospital in the Gibbons, Ch Ch Mount Wilton, St. Thomas parish of Saint Michael in this 3 bedroom plus 15,500 sq ft and 22,066 sq ft District 'D' Cane Garden on Island on the 12th day of 2 bedroom apt $300,000 and $220,000 REAL ESTATE NOTICES Wednesday the 14th day of February, 1992 by CALEB 9,835 sq ft April, 2021 at 9 o'clock a.m. NATHANIEL DAVIS, the duly $675,000 (reduced) Union, St. Philip Foul Bay, St. Philip LIQUOR LICENCE NOTICE qualified acting Executor of the 7560 sq ft Approved for condos, (Cap. 182) R. Trotman Estate of GLADYS JOHNSON Breezy Hill, St Philip $150,000 39,242 sq ft $1,600,000. also known as GLADYS D. 3 bedroom, 2 bath Clerk to Licensing Authority APPLICANT: Anthony Blen- JOHNSON, deceased, the reduced to $298,000 Thorpes, St. James Administratrix and a beneficiary Dover, Christ Church man 11,376 sq ft with structure Hotel 18 rooms fully of the Estate of the said Black Rock, St Michael $235,000 operational $2,950,000 neg LIQUOR LICENCE NOTICE Lawrence Neville Johnson also 3 bedroom, 1 bath under offer ADDRESS: No.78 4th Ave- (Cap. 182) known as Lawrence Johnson, 6732 sq ft $360,000 Cottage, St George nue, Bagatelle Terrace, St. Deceased. 5000 sq ft Dalkeith, Christ Church James APPLICANT: Deidre Hinds Enterprise, Christ Church $110,000 (negotiable) 17,371 sq ft approved for An application shall be submitted 3 bedroom, 2 bath shops and offices ADDRESS: Lot 15A Cane- to the Supreme Court fourteen 5062 sq ft Morningside, St Philip $495,000 PREMISES: Galvanize and (14) days from the date of Notice $390,000 (reduced) 4567 sq ft $133,000 wooden structure situated at field Terrace, St. Thomas in the Official Gazette and from Roebuck Street, Redmans Village, St. Tho- the date of the second notice of The Belle, St George Jupiter Gardens, St Peter Bridgetown mas PREMISES: Wooden struc- advertisement. Plantation style House 7312 sq ft Shopping Mall/Office space ture situated at Lot 15A Standing on 4 acres $133,000 (negotiable) $8,100,000 negotiable Canefield Terrace, St. Tho- Dated this 24th day $1.1M of March, 2021 mas Bagatelle, St. Thomas Batts Rock, St Michael Dated this 9th day of March, Frere Pilgrim, 62000 sq ft into 2 lots Guest House, 12,078 sq ft 2021 Messrs Carrington & Sealy Christ Church $520,000 each, or $2,850,000 negotiable Dated this 5th day of March, Attorneys-at-Law 3 bedroom, 2 baths with $1M for both Signed: A. Blenman 2021 two bedroom apartment. Cane Garden, St Thomas 4,387 sq ft. $850,000 Marley Vale, St Philip Applicant NOTICE 3.6 acres approved Signed: D. Hinds 21,780 sq ft $275,000 Roadfront Hanson Heights, St George $1,650,000 negotiable Application for a Grant of Applicant IN THE MATTER OF THE 8321 sq ft $595,000 Sandford, St Philip Retail License will be con- ESTATE OF BRIAN HAROLD 16,356 sq ft $300,000 Fitts Village, St James Application for a Grant of MANNING, Ealing Grove, sidered at Licensing Court to DECEASED Guest House, 4 Suites Retail License will be con- Christ Church COMMERCIAL be held at Magistrates’ Court 6,135 sq ft sidered at Licensing Court to Pursuant to the Trustee Act. 3 bedroom, 2 1/2 baths $750,000 negotiable District 'D' Cane Garden on 9320 sq ft $565,000 be held at Magistrates’ Court Cap. 250 of the Laws of Mount Standfast, St James Wednesday the 14th day of Barbados Notice is given that all Two properties on Mason Hill Street The City April, 2021 at 9 o'clock a.m. District 'D' Cane Garden on LOTS FOR SALE 22,714 sq ft. creditors and other persons 26,500 sq ft with buildings Wednesday the 14th day of having any claims or demands Asking $1,200,000 $4,000,000 negotiable Boarded Hall, R. Trotman April, 2021 at 9 o'clock a.m. against the Estate of BRIAN Christ Church Black Rock, St. Michael All enquiries to Clerk to Licensing Authority HAROLD MANNING late of 10,429 sq ft $157,000 Warehouse/Storage (246) 253 6319/ 828-4800 R. Trotman “West Trees”, Westmoreland in 4000 sf space 23,861 sq ft or (246) 247 4469 Clerk to Licensing Authority the parish of Saint James in this Westbury Road, St Michael $900,000 (reduced) FORM R REGULATION 9 Island, who died on the 26th 2,520 sq ft $45,360 day of September, 2018 are NOTICES LIQUOR LICENCE NOTICE NOTICE OF SITTING OF LIQ- hereby required to send such Goodland Gardens, NOTICES LIQUOR LICENCE NOTICE (Cap. 182) UOR LICENSING AUTHORITY particulars in writing of their Christ Church (Cap. 182) claims and demands to the 9,605 sq ft $145,000 APPLICANT: Karen Sandi- LIQUOR LICENCE ACT CAP. undersigned, C/o Messrs. NOTICE APPLICANT: Darnell Macar- Nursery Road, St Philip 182 ford Carrington & Sealy, Belmont 9,266 sq ft $139,000 thur Browne House, Belmont Road, St. THE COMPANIES ACT CAP. 308 Notice is hereby given that a sit- ADDRESS: Strong Hope, Michael, not later than May 31st, Lashley Road, St Philip ADDRESS: Welchman Hall, ting of the Licensing Authority for St. Thomas 2021 after which date the 5,839 sq ft, $150,000 PCS (BARBADOS) St. Thomas District “D” Magistrates’ Court Executor will distribute the property among the persons SHIPPING, LTD. will be held on Wednesday the Salters, St George PREMISES: Wooden struc- entitled thereto having regard PREMISES: Vault Road, 14th of April, 2021 at 0900 hours ture situated at Strong Hope, 2 lots 32,760 sq ft, $230,000 at District “D” Magistrates’ Court only to the claims and demands NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN Welchman Hall, St. Thomas St. Thomas of Cane Garden, St. Thomas for of which the Executor shall then Cave Hill Drive, St. Lucy that the sole shareholder of PCS have had notice and the said 14,876 sq ft. $110,000 the purpose of Granting Li- (BARBADOS) SHIPPING, LTD. Dated this 22nd day of censes, Transferring Licences Dated this 22nd day of Executor will not be liable for the has, by Special Resolution, March, 2021 and Orders for the Registration March, 2021 property of the said deceased to Bushy Park, St. Philip any person or persons of whose 17,000 sq ft $170,000 authorised and directed that the of Clubs under the above men- Signed: D. Browne tioned Act. claims and demands they shall Company be liquidated and dis- Signed: K. Sandiford not then have had notice. And Inchcape, St. Philip solved voluntarily, in accordance Applicant Applicant 4355 sq ft $ 96,000 Dated at District “D” Magistrates’ all persons indebted to the said with the provisions of Section Court, at Cane Garden, St. Tho- Estate are required to settle Application for a Grant of Application for a Grant of Belle, St. George 366(3) of the Companies Act, mas on March 22nd, 2021. their indebtedness without Retail License will be con- delay. 4 acres $400,000 Cap. 308 of the Laws of Retail License will be con- sidered at Licensing Court to sidered at Licensing Court to Barbados. Ruth Trotman (Mrs.) Haggatt Hall, St. Michael be held at Magistrates’ Court Legal Assistant at District ‘D’ be held at Magistrates’ Court Dated this 24th day 6336 sq ft $126,000 District 'D' Cane Garden on Magistrates Court District 'D' Cane Garden on of March, 2021 Under Offer Dated the 23rd day Wednesday the 14th day of Wednesday the 14th day of of March, 2021. GRAHAM HAROLD Cane Garden, St. Thomas April, 2021 at 9 o'clock a.m. NB: April, 2021 at 9 o'clock a.m. BRIAN MANNING 7,000 sf to 18,000 sq ft All applications should reach this Office at least twenty-one Executor of the Estate of Private entrance. Sir Trevor Carmichael QC R. Trotman R. Trotman BRIAN HAROLD MANNING, (21) days before the From $187,681 DIRECTOR Clerk to Licensing Authority Deceased above-mentioned date. Clerk to Licensing Authority 20 • Wednesday March 24, 2021 The Barbados Advocate

Regular Market BARBADOS STOCK REPORT Security Volume High Low Market Advance/ Price Decline March 23, 2021 EPPLEY C’BEAN PROPERTY FUND SCC-VAL FUND 34,118 0.57 0.56 0.56 -$0.01 FIRSTCARIBBEAN INTERNATIONAL BANK 272 1.80 1.80 1.80 0 GODDARD ENTERPRISES LIMITED 100 2.20 2.20 2.20 0 One security declined and three traded firm as 34,508 shares traded on the Regular Market, with a total value of $19,890.88. Eppley CAVE SHEPHERD AND COMPANY LIMITED 18 4.10 4.10 4.10 0 Caribbean Property Fund SCC – Value Fund was the volume leader trading 34,118 shares at a high of $0.57 and a low of $0.56 before closing down one ($0.01) cent at $0.56. They were followed by FirstCaribbean International Bank and Goddard Enterprises Limited which traded 272 and 100 shares respectively. Deposit Receipts Security Previous Current Advance/ Close Close Decline BARBADOSBARBADOS STSTOCKOCK EXCHANGEEXCHANGE EMERA DEPOSIT RECEIPT $21.61 $21.79 $0.18 SHARE SUMMARY INFORMATION Tuesday March 23, 2021

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ABV Investments Incorporated 15-Oct-20 - - - $0.05 $0.05 - $0.10 $0.30 1 10,498

BICO Limited 21-Sep-20 - - - $3.10 $3.10 - $3.10 - 70 - INDICES Banks Holdings Limited -+ 09-Dec-19 - - - $4.85 $4.85 - - - - - TODAY'S TRADING LAST TRADING CHANGES March 23, 2021 March 22, 2021 Barbados Dairy Industries Limited -+ 04-Oct-19 - - - $3.00 $3.00 - - - - - Local 2,453.97 2,454.45 (0.48) Barbados Farms Limited 18-Mar-21 - - - $0.68 $0.68 - $0.30 $0.68 7,574 25,341 Cross-list 1,140.86 1,140.86 - Composite 601.04 601.15 (0.11) Cave Shepherd and Company Limited 23-Mar-21 18 4.10 4.10 $4.10 $4.10 0 $4.00 $4.10 72 1,081 MARKET CAPITALISATION (in millions) FirstCaribbean International Bank 23-Mar-21 272 1.80 1.80 $1.80 $1.80 0 - $1.80 - 13,978 TODAY'S TRADING LAST TRADING CHANGES March 23, 2021 March 22, 2021 Eppley Caribbean Property Fund SCC 18-Mar-21 - - - $0.16 $0.16 - - $0.16 - 5,065 Local 4,932.66 4,933.63 (0.97) - Dev Fund Cross-list 145.67 145.67 - Composite 5,078.33 5,079.31 (0.97) Eppley Caribbean Property Fund SCC 23-Mar-21 34,118 0.57 0.56 $0.57 $0.56 -$0.01 $0.56 $0.57 6,022 859 MUTUAL FUND -Value Fund March 23, 2021 ENDED NAME OF FUND NAV OFFER BID NAV Goddard Enterprises Limited 23-Mar-21 100 2.20 2.20 $2.20 $2.20 0 $2.15 $2.20 204 5,775 CHANGE 19-Mar-21 REPUBLIC CAPITAL GROWTH FUND w 1.2509 0.0161 Insurance Corporation of B’dos Limited 18-Mar-21 - - - $2.00 $2.00 - $1.78 $2.00 56,258 19,274 19-Mar-21 REPUBLIC INCOME FUND w 1.2603 0.0011 19-Mar-21 REPUBLIC PROPERTY FUND w 0.6760 0.0046 One Caribbean Media Limited 18-Mar-21 - - - $2.20 $2.20 - - $2.20 - 999 19-Mar-21 FORTRESS CARIBBEAN GROWTH FUND w 6.7322 6.7322 6.7322 0.0295 Sagicor Financial Corporation Pref 6.5% 23-Jun-16 - - - $2.26 $2.26 - - - - - 19-Mar-21 FORTRESS HIGH INTEREST FUND - ACC. w 2.0953 -0.0036 19-Mar-21 FORTRESS HIGH INTEREST FUND - DIST. w 1.0200 -0.0017 Sagicor Financial Corporation Limited -+ 29-Nov-19 - - - $2.80 $2.80 - - - - - 28-Feb-21 ROYAL FIDELITY SELECT BALANCED FUND m 5.6018 5.6018 5.4998 0.0320 28-Feb-21 ROYAL FIDELITY STRATEGIC GROWTH FUNDm 1.0369 1.0369 1.0162 0.0128 West India Biscuit Company Limited 03-Mar-21 - - - $31.25 $31.25 - $31.35 - 100 - 28-Feb-21 ROYAL FIDELITY PREMIUM INCOME FUND m 1.6427 1.6427 1.6098 -0.0002 19-Mar-21 SAGICOR GLOBAL BALANCED FUND w 2.77 -0.01 Emera Deposit Receipt 14-Aug-20 - - - $21.61 $21.79 $0.18 $30.00 - 50 - 19-Mar-21 SAGICOR SELECT GROWTH FUND w 1.69 -0.01 19-Mar-21 SAGICOR PREFERRED INCOME FUND w 0.98 0.00 34,508 TOTAL SHARES BOUGHT & SOLD * Indicates the Fund is currently ex-div NOTES: QUOTATIONS AND NET ASSET VALUE PER SHARE ARE SUPPLIED BY THE FUND MANAGEMENT. THE OFFERING PRICE INCLUDES NET ASSET VALUE PLUS * = Security is Trading X-Div ENTRY COSTS. m = monthly valuation, q = quarterly valuation, w = weekly *+* = Security is Suspended Fixed Income ** = Rights Issued Last Trade Last Current Bid Ask Bid Ask Date Close Close Price Price Size Size GOB Series B 18-Mar-21 $60.00 $60.00 $60.00 $80.00 14,752 34,828 GOB Series D 12-Nov-19 $50.00 $50.00 NOTICES GOB Series F 03-Nov-20 $89.00 $89.00 ANNUAL GENERAL MEETINGS GOB Series I 24-Mar-20 $65.00 $65.00 $70.00 19,617 Emera Incorporated - Directors have fixed March 22nd, 2021 as the record date for the determination of NEWS shareholders entitled to receive notice of the Annual General Meeting of the Company which will be held on May 20th, 2021. Microsoft in talks to BICO Limited – Notice is hereby given that the One Hundred and Thirty-sixth Annual General Meeting of the Shareholders of BICO Limited is scheduled to take place on April 13th, 2021 at the Company’s registered address: Harbor Industrial Park, Bridgetown, BB11145 at 5:00 p.m. buy Discord messaging West India Biscuit Company Limited – Notice is hereby given that the Annual General Meeting of the Shareholders of West India Biscuit Company Limited, originally scheduled on February 12th, 2021, is now set to take place on March 26th, 2021 at the Hilton Barbados Resort, Needhams Point, Bridgetown at 11:00 a.m. platform – sources

BSE NOTICES MICROSOFT is in talks to in its bid for short video buy Discord Inc, a messag- app TikTok’s US assets in COVID-19 PROCEDURAL UPDATE ing platform for gamers, September last year. for more than $10 billion, Xbox maker Microsoft Kindly note that effective March 15th, 2021, the offices of the Barbados Stock Exchange Inc. (BSE) and the Barbados people familiar with the has also been trying to Central Securities Depository Inc. (BCSDI) remain closed in accordance with the recommendations contained in Directive No. 6 issued by the Government of Barbados for the period March 15th, 2021 to March 26th, 2021. matter said on Tuesday. strengthen its video game The COVID-19 pandemic offerings, with its $7.5 bil- Kindly note, however, that while our physical offices will be closed, all trading, clearing and settlement operations will has boosted the prospects lion purchase of ZeniMax remain fully operational as staff will all be working remotely during this period. While our offices are closed, we remain of gaming companies as Media last year its biggest easily accessible via email. For Stock Exchange related queries, kindly email us at [email protected] and for people stayed at home and ever in the field. Shareholder related queries contact us at [email protected]. turned to video games for Discord has reached out entertainment during lock- to potential buyers and We wish to thank you in advance for your understanding and trust that all and sundry remain safe during this time. downs. Microsoft is one of them, TRADING SUSPENSION Discord, which was val- Bloomberg News reported ued at around $7 billion as earlier, citing people famil- The Barbados Stock Exchange Inc. (BSE) wishes to advise that due to non-compliance with Section 4.01.3 and of December, is a platform iar with the matter. One subject to Section 3.01.5.(1)(b) of the Rules of the Barbados Stock Exchange Inc. trading in the Common Shares of on which users coordinate person said it was more Banks Holdings Limited were suspended effective December 10th, 2019. group activities such as likely to go public than sell games, discussions and even itself. The Barbados Stock Exchange Inc. (BSE) wishes to advise that due to non-compliance with Section 4.01.3 and subject to Section 3.01.5.(1)(b) of the Rules of the Barbados Stock Exchange Inc. trading in the Common Shares of virtual parties. The sources requested Barbados Dairy Industries Limited were suspended effective December 10th, 2019. Microsoft has been anonymity as the discus- looking to own mass social sions are private. Microsoft The Barbados Stock Exchange Inc. (BSE) wishes to advise that to facilitate the closing of the Scheme of media platforms, although declined to comment, while Arrangement effected by way of Section 99 of the Companies Act 1981 of Bermuda involving the transfer of all the its last big deal was the Discord did not immediately issued and outstanding shares in Sagicor Financial Corporation Limited to Alignvest Acquisition II, it has $26.2 billion acquisition of respond to a request for suspended trading in the security Sagicor Financial Corporation Limited. LinkedIn in 2016 as it failed comment. The Barbados Advocate Wednesday March 24, 2021 • 21

F1 drivers allowed to kneel before Grands Prix this season

FORMULA 1 drivers will be allowed to take the knee to demonstrate their opposition to racism before Grands Prix again this season. The move is part of an initiative to promote “sustainability, diversity and inclusion, and community”. Unlike last year, the pre-race demonstration will not just be devoted to anti-racism and drivers will not be required to wear ‘End Racism’ Drivers take the knee and stand during the Austrian Grand PrixSome drivers knelt and others stood before races last t-shirts. season. Drivers will choose their own gesture to support inclusivity on the grid. being together in full support of our a new season with new F1 boss Stefano “It is not the most important thing that An F1 spokesman said, “The whole of initiatives on sustainability, diversity Domenicali at pre-season testing everyone takes the knee. It is more F1 is united in its support for We Race As and inclusion and community.” in Bahrain two weeks ago. the action in the background. One and the drivers will all show their Lewis Hamilton, the sport’s only black The result is that Hamilton and others “As things die down, [racism] continues own support for the initiative ahead driver, led the pre-race anti-racism will be able to continue to take the knee to be an issue that affects my of the Grand Prix. demonstrations last season, which arose to show their support for anti-racism day-to-day life and so many people out “The drivers will be free to show their from the global outcry following the death should they choose to do so, but that there. commitment in their own way before the of unarmed black man George Floyd individual drivers may choose to “It is really important to continue to race and there will be no requirement for at the hands of US police. highlight different issues and mark that hold uncomfortable conversations with them to make a specific gesture. The drivers discussed how to handle support with different gestures. people, change is possible and change “The important thing is all of them the pre-race demonstration heading into Hamilton said before the meeting: is needed.” 22 • Wednesday March 24, 2021 The Barbados Advocate NBA roundup: Rockets turn back Raptors, end 20-game skid CHRISTIAN Wood scored 19 points, starters midway through the third quarter, games. Jonas Valanciunas contributed 16 all in the second half, while John Wall and the reserves cut the Hawks’ lead to points and a game-high 19 rebounds for the produced a triple-double as the eight points at the end of the third quarter Grizzlies. Houston Rockets snapped their fran- with a half-court heave by Luke Kennard. Playing without Jayson Tatum, who sat chise-record 20-game losing streak Kennard finished 8 for 8 for the field, total- out due to an illness, and Kemba Walker, with a 117-99 victory over the visiting ing 20 points, seven rebounds and four as- sidelined due to left knee injury manage- Toronto Raptors on Monday. sists in 18 minutes. ment, the Celtics fell to 2-5 since the All- Wood scored 12 points in the third pe- Kawhi Leonard led the Clippers with 25 Star break. Jaylen Brown scored 27 points. riod, and his floater at the 3:08 mark lifted points, and Terance Mann added 21 points Milwaukee Bucks 140 - Indiana Pacers Houston to an 86-73 lead. However, and 10 rebounds.Trae Young finished with 113 Toronto closed the third with a 13-2 run 28 points and eight assists to lead the Jrue Holiday recorded season highs of 28 that included two Fred VanVleet 3-point- Hawks. John Collins had 23 points and points and 14 assists and host Milwaukee ers and a Chris Boucher three-point play. seven rebounds, and Clint Capela notched extended its season-best winning streak to The Raptors pulled within 88-87 on a free 14 rebounds and 12 points. seven games with a convincing triumph throw early in the fourth, but Houston did- Utah Jazz 120 - Chicago Bulls 95 over Indiana. n’t fold. Rudy Gobert had 21 points, 10 rebounds The Bucks played without two-time Wall finished with 19 points, 11 rebounds and a career-high nine blocked shots, and reigning NBA Most Valuable Player and 10 assists while Houston’s Jae’Sean Utah pulled away to defeat host Chicago. Giannis Antetokounmpo (knee). Khris Tate contributed 22 points, six boards and Donovan Mitchell scored a game-high Middleton registered 25 points, eight re- five assists. Sterling Brown added 20 30 points for Utah, which wrapped up a bounds and six assists and Pat Houston Rockets guard John Wall points and 10 rebounds for the Rockets, five-game road trip with a 3-2 record. Joe Connaughton contributed 20 points and (right) hugs head coach Stephen who were without Victor Oladipo, Kevin Ingles (17 points), Jordan Clarkson (16) nine rebounds to help Milwaukee win for Silas after the game. Porter Jr.,Eric Gordon and David Nwaba. and Mike Conley (15) also scored in double the 12th time in the past 13 games. VanVleet led the Raptors with 27 points. digits for the league-leading Jazz. Gordon Hayward scored 27 points and Jakob Poeltl paced the Spurs with 11 re- Pascal Siakam added 21 points and 10 re- Zach LaVine finished with 27 points to Terry Rozier added 24, 17 of those in the bounds. bounds, Norman Powell scored 19 points lead the Bulls. Thaddeus Young con- second half, as visiting Charlotte held on to Sacramento Kings 119 - Cleveland and Kyle Lowry 17. Toronto dropped its tributed 14 points and nine rebounds. defeat San Antonio. Cavaliers 105 ninth consecutive game. Memphis Grizzlies 132 - Boston Celtics Malik Monk and Bismack Biyombo De’Aaron Fox scored 30 points, Tyrese Los Angeles Clippers 119 - Atlanta 126 (OT) added 11 points each for the Hornets, who Haliburton added a career-high 28 points Hawks 110 Ja Morant scored 29 points and dished ended a three-game losing streak, and P.J. on 11-of-15 shooting and Sacramento Led by its second unit, host Los Angeles out nine assists to help Memphis edge vis- Washington finished with 10 points and 13 ended its six-game Eastern Conference battled back from a 22-point deficit in the iting Boston in overtime. rebounds. road swing with a victory over Cleveland. second half to halt Atlanta’s winning Morant hit 3 of 4 free throws in the clos- DeMar DeRozan ended up with 28 JaVale McGee led the way for the streak at eight games. ing seconds of the extra period to help points for San Antonio. White scored 21, Cavaliers with 18 points and nine re- Clippers coach Tyronn Lue pulled his Memphis secure its third win in four and Mills and Rudy Gay hit for 10 apiece. bounds in 19 minutes off the bench. The Barbados Advocate Wednesday March 24, 2021 •23

P R O HOROSCOPES S A ARIES (March 21-April 19). You have not been N happy with a partner who has had little time for you D lately. Now you are the one who is so busy you hardly notice there are people who long for your C company. Agroup or community effort is taking up O a lot of your time but this comes at a price. Family N life suffers because of your commitments else- S where. TAURUS (April 20-May 20). An adventurous friend will encourage you to be more daring. You will enjoy looking at aspects of your life from new angles. Through your relationships, you can feel your vision expanding. Are you single? Someone you would never have imagined would be your type is starting to play a big part in your life. Never Z again will you deny attraction in opposites I GEMINI (May 21-June 21). You’re making other T people's needs a priority and yet it sometimes feels S as if nobody really appreciates you. Deep down you know this isn't really so but you could do with a hug and a little extra love and affection. A friend wants answers about a recent situation. Until you under- stand it for yourself you would rather not let them in on what you are thinking. CANCER (June 22-July 22). You should be proud of your accomplishments. For reasons of their own someone who was supposed to be sharing respon- R sibilities with you cannot now carry out these inten- E tions. You will take this in your stride and you will X manage without the help. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22).You're trying to figure out M a dilemma and you are starting to realise you can't O do this alone. Talk to someone you trust. As well as R being able to find out more on your behalf, you will feel reassured to have their support. Romance will G hold a special magic that can't be packaged or sold. A VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). Expect to notice your N relationships starting to change soon. An envious friend is making you feel uncomfortable. They should be pleased you have been able to reach a goal you have been striving towards for some time. Instead they seem to resent you for this success. Their jealousy is driving a wedge between you. LIBRA(Sept. 23-Oct. 23). You're angry with your- P self for having believed someone's lies. You wanted H to give a friend the benefit of the doubt. They have A let you down before but promised they would never N do so again. Try not to prey on recent mistakes. It may have taken a while for you to learn from past T lessons but you will be more careful about who you O trust in the future. M SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). Find ways to com- promise if your partner is not feeling as energetic or enthusiastic as you are about activities you have chosen to do together. If you are to enjoy a happy future with each other you may need to work on this relationship. Your needs might seem to conflict but you will find a way to resolve this. M SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). Someone in A the family has a habit of making excessive de- R mands on you. There was a time when you were Y happy to help them out because they really needed you. Now they are quite capable of managing on their own and you are ready to encourage them. W CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). Busy, busy, O busy. That's the best way to describe the first few R hours of the day. Even if you aren't together with T people face to face, constant communications will H keep you mentally on your toes. You may not be able to keep up with everything that is being said and all that is going on. This could leave you feel- ing confused and befuddled. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). Tax, insurance M and other financial matters need attention. You O aren't in the mood for it but you know that you can- T not ignore this any longer. You feel a partner or H friend is hiding something from you. There's a E temptation to dig more deeply and even to spy on R them to discover whether what you suspect is true. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). A fear of someone G leaving you is making you cling onto them too O tightly. Loosen your grip or they will want to run O off in the other direction. Balance is key in all rela- S tionships. You naturally want to protect those you E love but some people need more freedom. Sports Development Act coming PAGE 17

Wednesday March 24, 2021 PROTECT PERSONAL Public urged to be mindful about what INFORMATION they share online By Krystal Penny Bowen group noted that with the increase of protecting one’s data and not revealing aging people to avoid using websites online businesses, some small business this type of information in public or on that look unusual or ask for information PRESIDENT of the Barbados owners will share bank information public sites, instead opting for secure, that is not typical for specific online chapter of Information Systems such as account numbers with clients. temporary, or private settings or chan- transactions. Also, he said that online Security Association (ISSA), In other cases, the customer will share nels. users should look for “HTTPS” in the Dwight Robinson, is urging local their location or their address. Robinson web browsers which have Secure Socket online users to be mindful about said shoppers should be aware of what Dark web dangers Layer (SSL)/Transport Layer Security what they share with third these businesses are asking for and Robinson told this newspaper that on- (TLS) protocol. With TLS, there is an parties while buying goods and what they are doing with it. line users’ data can be stored by mali- authentication and security protocol services. He gave a risky scenario where credit cious individuals. He cited the dark web that is widely implemented in browsers Robinson spoke to The Barbados card information was shared with a (an underworld of the Internet) where and Web servers. In this era, all secure Advocate recently about the risk of ex- company in public, where other people people engage in illegal activities and websites should have a padlock posing personal information in the age could hear and record it. illegal transactions. icon before the web address, he ex- of e-commerce. The head of the local IT Robinson stressed the importance of The IT specialist is therefore encour- plained. Educating young girls important By Cara L. Jean-Baptiste said. “I created the Facebook page – then MENSTRUAL health discussions called “Endo Facts” – in 2010 and should be normalised in schools to help posted everything I could find about young girls. the condition. Coincidentally, for the This is the view of Dawn Williams, first few years of running the page, Co-Founder of the Barbados Association about 90% of the fans were not of Endometriosis and PCOS (BAEP). Barbadians. During an interview with The “I then met Julia Mandeville in 2014, Barbados Advocate, Williams high- via a friend who connected us because lighted that during secondary school Julia was recently diagnosed and years, young girls should be taught wanted to connect with a fellow endo about endometriosis and other gynaeco- sister. And as a result, the two of us co- logical conditions. founded the Barbados Association of “Chances are, 10 per cent of them Endometriosis and PCOS (or BAEP) in may actually suffer with it,” she said. 2016, and invited seven other women “I also believe that, with better fund- to serve on our Board of Trustees. ing available to charities such as BAEP, The Facebook page I’d started was more advertising and educational cam- then re-branded to be BAEP’s Facebook paigns can be undertaken to educate page, and since then I have seen the masses.” and heard evidence of growing Williams, who was diagnosed with awareness of the condition,”Williams endometriosis at 23 years old, revealed stated. that she only learnt about the condition She explained that the Association upon diagnosis. is mostly self-funded, with a few,gener- “So I sought about doing my own re- ous corporate donations during the search vigorously, and when I found out year. that potentially 1 in 10 women world- Williams also highlighted that those wide suffer with this condition, but it donations have helped them to raise was still so unknown in general social awareness about the condition, but she circles, I resolved to play my part to believes that there is so much more that Dawn Williams, Co-Founder and Treasurer of the Barbados Association change that narrative in Barbados,” she can be done. of Endometriosis and PCOS (BAEP).

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