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Thursday June 17, 2021 $1 VAT Inclusive CYBERCRIME ON THE RISE AS countries in the Executive Director of the has cybercrime, the trade in Agency’s 65th Annual Health inal activity in the future as we Caribbean continue to battle Regional Security System counterfeit and substandard Research Conference, hosted in embrace e-commerce, as we em- the COVID-19 pandemic, a (RSS). goods, as well as fraud and collaboration with the French brace more and more trading, regional security expert is According to Captain schemes linked to organised Development Agency. The as we embrace education on dig- warning that cybercrime is Shurland, during the various property crime. four-day conference is being ital platforms [and] meetings on on the rise, and contends lockdowns across the region, the He made the comments yes- held virtually this year under digital platforms. Criminals will that the region must get pre- RSS observed that traditional terday during a panel discus- the theme ‘Pandemic, NCDs and have new and adapted ways of pared for that growing criminal operations appeared to sion focused on the Caribbean’s Climate Change: The Carib- attacking our people using the threat. settle down. Since the lockdown, response to COVID-19, which bean’s Triple Threat’. virtual platform,” he stated. The advice is coming from that criminal activity has in- was held as part of the “This, I’m afraid, is going to CYBERCRIME Captain Errington Shurland, creased in some jurisdictions, as Caribbean Public Health be the modus operandi of crim- on Page 3 Forde: Speak out against elder abuse IF you see something, say something. That is the message coming from Minister of People Empowerment and Elder Affairs, Cynthia Forde. She was speaking to those in attendance this week when the Barbados Alzheimer’s Association cele- brated World Elder Abuse Awareness Day on Tuesday, with a panel discussion on how this issue can be addressed in the Barbadian context. During the event, which was hosted at the St. Paul’s Conference Centre, Minister Forde noted that elder abuse and dementia are nothing new in Barbados, and it is about time that this kind of discourse is had in Barbados. “I believe that this is timely because Barbadians don’t seem to quite understand or want to understand, and some just don’t know what Alzheimer’s is all about or the dementias. It seems to be something new to President of the Barbados Alzheimer’s Association, Pamelia Brereton (right), looks on as Minister of People Empowerment and many of us due to the fact that Elder Affairs, Cynthia Forde, speaks during the opening of the panel discussion on World Elder Abuse Awareness Day. in the past our extended family looked after the seniors. So this says that she is well aware of but no relatives around.” evening to go into the demen- psychological abuse than some evening, I believe that what- the situation. With Psychiatrist Dr. Ermine tias so I shall not do that, but of the other types of abuse,” she ever discussions come to the “I receive no less than 50 calls Belle leading off the discussion just to say that the dementias said. fore will help us to better un- a week for persons who are on a panel that included are very much at the crux of With Heallis delivering defi- derstand what signs to look for,” abandoned – seniors – for those Director of Retail Banking the elder abuse situation, be- nitions and statistics on sexual she said. who are being abused physi- Channels at CIBC First cause many of the persons who and physical abuse, while With the abuse of elders cally, emotionally, one or two Caribbean, Michelle Whitelaw; are living to an aged point – Whitelaw and Pierce gave ad- ranging from sexual, physical, sexually, but the majority of Attorney at Law Milton Pierce; and in Barbados we are very vice on financial and legal mat- emotional and psychological to them are being duped of their and Senior Welfare Officer (Ag.) much third in line with cente- ters, respectively, surrounding financial, it was revealed that finances. And I agree, many of National Assistance Board, narians – we are seeing the the topic, Dr. Belle said we research shows that one in six them are family members, but Kayrene Heallis, she noted that effects of all kinds of abuse. all needed to take heed of the persons over the age of 60 in there are other people in the dementia is one of the most Emotional and psychological signs of abuse and be more Barbados has experienced community who they befriend common factors in most cases of abuse no less than any other.In understanding as family some form of abuse in the last or the people befriend them abuse. actual fact, it is easier to see members and care-givers. year alone, and Minister Forde knowing that they have a house “It is not my business this the effects of emotional and SPEAK OUT on Page 2 2 • Thursday June 17, 2021 The Barbados Advocate

Persons urged not to take advantage of the elderly SPEAK OUT want to talk about cer- lives that we save may be from Page 1 tain things. They don’t our own parents. And “We need to under- want to get out of bed or strangers come and get stand that this is a socialise anymore and we the benefits that children reality. Emotional and know that something is should get, especially the psychological abuse is a happening that is not returning nationals – reality.We see people be- right in their lives.” they are targeted more come more withdrawn, Minister Forde also than ever because gener- we see people afraid to shed light on an ex- ally they don’t have fam- talk – people who might tremely prevalent situa- ily. The husband has have been chatty and tion where there are passed on, the children happy and easy-going – persons cashing pension still live overseas and suddenly they don’t want cheques for seniors be- they are being robbed of Psychiatrist Dr. Ermine Belle as she spoke during this week’s panel discussion. to ventilate, they don’t fore the pension date and their property and their then charging $40 for the finances. So I think this transaction. Calling for a is very timely and this in- stop to the practice, formation should not Forde condemned it and only be here tonight but all similar activities and we need to go into other called for more people to communities and share talk about it. the experiences,” she “We must say it when said. we see it because the (MP) Sir Courtney Blackman’s body returns home BARBADIANS can pay their final respects to Sir Courtney Black- man when his body re- poses at the Courtney Blackman Grande Salle, Tom Adams Financial Centre today, Thursday June 17, 2021 from 3:30 p.m. until 5:30 p.m. The Bank encourages Sir Courtney’s contempo- raries, past and present central bankers, and the many people with whom he interacted when he resided in Barbados to attend the viewing. Sir Courtney, the Sir Courtney, the founding father and founding father and longest serving Governor longest serving of the Central Bank of Governor of the Central Barbados, died in the Bank of Barbados, died USA in March. His fu- in the USA in March. neral service takes place at the Cathedral Sir Courtney was Ambas- Church of St. Michael sador to the United and All Angels on States and Permanent Friday, June 18, followed Representative to the later that day by his bur- Organisation of Ameri- ial at the St. David’s can States, where he also Anglican Church. The fu- served as Vice Minister of neral service will be by Trade at the FTAA nego- invitation only because of tiations from 1995 to restrictions on numbers 1998. as a result of the pan- Please note that the demic. Bank will enforce all In addition to serving COVID-19 protocols on as Governor of the Bank, the day of the viewing. The Barbados Advocate Thursday June 17, 2021 • 3

G7 nations asked to prioritise one Countries billion vaccine donations for the region must guard FOLLOWING the G7 nations’ said that more than 1.1 million primary issue in the Americas is promise to donate one billion new COVID-19 cases and vaccine access, not vaccine ac- vaccine doses to countries in 31,000 deaths were reported in ceptance,” she said. against need, Pan American Health the past week in the Americas, “Across Latin America and the Organisation (PAHO) Director including the United States and Caribbean, we have a long Carissa F. Etienne urged them Canada. For the past few weeks, legacy in immunisation and cyber to prioritise Latin America and four of the five countries with trust in the life-saving power of the Caribbean. the highest weekly death counts vaccines. Once new doses are “Those countries that are in the world have been in the available, countries are ready attacks suffering the most should be at Americas. to distribute them as quickly the front of the line,” she said. “While vaccines are needed as they arrive and PAHO will CYBERCRIME from Page 1 During her weekly media everywhere, we hope G7 nations work tirelessly to get vaccines briefing, she pointed out that will prioritise doses for coun- to every corner in our region, Captain Shurland’s com- only one in ten people in Latin tries at greatest risk,” she said, until this pandemic is behind ments came as he indicated America and the Caribbean referring to those in Latin us.” (PAHO) Director Carissa F. that Caribbean countries are have been fully vaccinated America and the Caribbean that Along with vaccines, the re- Etienne. not the only ones that are sus- against COVID-19. have not yet received enough gion needs financial support for ceptible to cyber-attacks, and “Yet we are a region of more vaccines to protect even the additional supplies, she said. elderly, frontline health work- the implications are far reach- than 600 million people where most vulnerable. The region also needs to ramp ers and people with pre-exist- ing. He made the point as he cases are mounting, hospitals At the same time, she said, up its own manufacture of vac- ing conditions. Health workers, referred to the cyber-attack are full, and variants are rapidly vaccine acceptance is high in cines. in particular, should be priori- that occurred in the United circulating,” she said, adding Latin America and the As vaccines arrive in the re- tised because they are vital for States last month, which forced that “vaccines are urgently Caribbean, where “people are gion, Dr.Etienne suggested they response to the pandemic and a shutdown of one of the top US needed today”. eager for a chance to get vacci- should go first to populations at “are also some of the most fuel pipelines. Reporting on the pandemic’s nated.” high risk of developing severe trusted voices for vaccines,” she “The impact of that is signif- deadly trajectory, Dr. Etienne “I want to be clear that the COVID-19 cases, such as the said. icant – the cost of fuel went up significantly and the impact of that is not finished, because you need fuel for manufactur- ing and processing, the cost of Cooperation key living went up [and] the cost of eating went up,” he stated. REGIONAL collaboration is in Barbados, further stated that The RSS head, noting that a being hailed as one of the the “enduring and effective tech- criminal mind is an extremely key reasons the Caribbean nical interplay” between the smart mind, cautioned that if has been able to manage the CMOs of the CARPHA member there are any vulnerabilities COVID-19 pandemic and states who engaged daily via that can be breached, they will keep infections down. social media, sharing their take advantage of it. He said Executive Director of successes and failures, their therefore, that as we focus more Caribbean Public Health frustrations and triumphs, and on using digital media, steps Agency (CARPHA), Dr. Joy St. encouraging each other to keep must be taken to safeguard our John, made the point while de- going through this marathon, countries from such attacks. livering the keynote address was also quite helpful in ad- “One of the vulnerabilities in yesterday afternoon as the 65th dressing the pandemic. She also the region is that I don’t think Annual Health Research lauded the Ministers of Health we are properly prepared for Conference, hosted by the of the region for their work, as that type of threat. We need CARPHA, in collaboration with she noted that the public health now to look at cybercrime as the French Development challenges, including dengue perhaps up there with gun Agency,got under way under the and NCDs, have been unceas- crime, with drugs and so on, theme ‘Pandemic, NCDs and ing since the COVID-19 pan- and be properly prepared. Climate Change: The demic started. St. John went on Whether it is your CSIRT Caribbean’s Triple Threat’. to say that CARPHA is grateful [Computer Security Incident She said she is encouraged for the tremendous collabora- Response Team] that can do that the per capita rates of tions it has had with partners at that investigation, to be able to COVID-19 infections and deaths both regional and international be proactive enough to recog- in the region remain relatively levels. nise that there’s a vulnerability low in comparison to our “One of the early technical in- and be prepared to respond to neighbours in more advanced terventions which demon- that vulnerability,” executive countries. strated the application of les- director of the RSS stated. She said the various regional sons learned from the H1N1 His remarks came as he structures that have been de- pandemic, is how quickly the re- spoke of the RSS’ role in help- veloped over the years, allowed gion received the ability to test Executive Director of Caribbean Public Health Agency ing to fight the COVID-19 pan- the “resource-constrained,tiny” for SARS COVID 2, even at the (CARPHA), Dr. Joy St. John. demic in the region. He said Caribbean region to “maximise country level. Here, I applaud that part of their work included a few resources and minimise PAHO [Pan American Health equipment for the fight against states and she noted they are flying COVID-19 samples on a gaps in response to save as Organisation] for that ex- COVID-19. tailoring their messages to com- regular basis to CARPHA for many Caribbean people and tremely strategic capacity build- She said they are thankful to bat vaccine hesitancy. testing. He indicated that this sectors from succumbing to a ing intervention, which helped commence vaccination cam- “However, with the return to has been the case since pandemic, with a scale of de- control many an outbreak and paigns before the end of the sec- cruise tourism, with some cruise February 2020, and to date, struction of lives and livelihoods save many lives over these past ond quarter in 2021, through lines not requiring immunisa- they have logged 256 flights that crippled mighty nations”. 15 months,” she added. the COVAX facility and dona- tion of passengers, the speed of and over 1 200 flying hours. Dr. St. John added, “... I con- Turning her attention to the tions from friendly governments delivery of vaccines will be crit- Those flights, he said, also sider that whole-of-society, COVID vaccines, she said the and, she added, they look for- ical to slowing the disease, as facilitated the repatriation of whole-of-region action as what pandemic also revealed the real- ward to being able to access af- well as variant of concern trans- individuals for medical treat- has kept us surviving this pan- ity of inequities in the world as fordable vaccines in the third mission. Economic downturn ment and on humanitarian demic with our humour,culture, it relates to access to health quarter of 2021, through the col- will not be halted if the CARI- grounds; the movement of med- and joy of living intact. The services, virtual platforms, edu- laboration between CARICOM COM region is plagued by re- ical personnel; the movement Heads of Government made the cation and life-saving vaccines and the African Union. The peated outbreaks in the tourism of medical technicians; and the health of the CARICOM citizens and this, she said, resulted in CARPHA head said the latter sector. No one wants another re- movement of PPE and other a stunning political choice.” CARICOM encountering hin- is anticipated to be one of the gional lockdown,” she con- COVID-19 related supplies in- Dr. St. John, a former Chief drances with procurement of mechanisms towards achieving tended. cluding sanitiser and bleach. Medical Officer (CMO) of Health essential medical supplies and herd immunity in the member (JRT) (JRT) 4• Thursday June 17, 2021 The Barbados Advocate

Roofs to Families Reefs told not programme important to enable GOVERNMENT’S Roofs to Reefs programme is ex- addicts pected to be crucial in the ADDICTION does not building out of the island’s just affect the person sustainability going into who is the addict, but is the future. in fact a family disease. This from Minister in Minister in the Ministry of Economic Affairs and Investment Marsha Caddle as she spoke to Chief Executive Substance Abuse the Ministry of Economic Officer of Inter-American Development Bank Invest James Scriven. Foundation (SAF) Affairs and Investment Director Alison Gotip Marsha Caddle as she vealed that one of the so on – the way that people make sure that people’s for climate resilience. outlined that relatives, spoke to Chief Executive main pillars of the pro- live and farm and industry homes can withstand “It is at the centre of our especially parents, also Officer of Inter-American gramme was to build out practices – to make sure hurricane events of a national determined con- go through the addict’s Development Bank Invest resilience by first remedy- that there is continuity in certain category, to mak- tributions under the Paris journey. James Scriven. ing the phenomenon of a sustainable way between ing sure that people can Agreement because we re- “The sleepless During a recent webinar poorly-built roofs after resilience at the level of make use of things like ally see this as a way to nights, the concern to address ‘Accelerating passing of hurricane the household, how people rainwater harvesting to be make sure that we are around who may be Blue Bonds Issuances in Janet. live and work and then able to have sustainable able to generate private knocking at their door Latin America and the “The Roofs to Reefs con- how we are able to protect use of resources,” she sector investment, not requesting money, see- Caribbean”, Scriven asked cept started because we all of our infrastructure said. just for mitigation, but ing the child or the Minister Caddle to give a wanted to make sure that and protect our reefs and Going on to also cite the also for adaptation. We young person going bit of insight into the we built resilience in first coastal environments.So establishment of the have been working on through a very trau- multi-tier investment at the level of the house- we see it very much as a Home Ownership Pro- something called Growth matic time and feeling roadmap for climate re- holds, then at the level of chain, as a loop.We have to viding Energy (HOPE) and Resilience Bonds helpless and hopeless silience development. communities in what peo- make sure that resilience programme as part of the to be able to attract pri- and not supportive,” Noting that it was aimed ple are doing and how they is built in first at the level entire initiative to ensure vate investment for invest- she said. at people and their live, and also to make sure of the homes and so Roofs that energy use is also sus- ment in Roofs to Reefs,” Speaking on a recent relationship with the that things like agricul- to Reefs includes every- tainable, Caddle called it she said. episode of ‘15 Minutes environment, Caddle re- tural run-off, nitrates and thing from being able to an investment prospectus (MP) of Substance’ – a radio programme hosted by the National Council on Substance Abuse, she highlighted the BHP assures safety paramount as foundation has seen an increase in females calling to get assis- seismic survey gears up for September tance for their children or their partners. COME September, below the surface. In the It was also explained by Seismic Operations Team for training, capacity build- global resource com- case of Barbados, this will the team that protecting David Lippet explained ing, development of skills More harm than good pany and offshore li- be performed offshore. marine life is a priority that the 3D Survey will and expertise of various Gotip however urged censee, BHP, will be Seismic surveys use low for BHP, which has 25 take place over 40 kilome- Barbadians. these females not to be- conducting a marine frequency sound pulses years of experience in the tres offshore and covers an “Particularly, there will come enablers of their 3D seismic survey off produced by releasing com- Caribbean. area of 618 square miles. be opportunities for train- loved one’s addiction, Barbados’ south-east pressed air into the ocean. “The seismic survey “BHP acquired nine seis- ing and cooperation with noting that sometimes coast . The sound reflects off the sound is really comparable mic surveys globally over the University of the West this is easy to do and Recently, members of the rock layers and returns to to natural occurring the past few years, includ- Indies and the Ministry of ends up causing more general public and other survey instruments to sounds that occur from ing three surveys and Education, through the harm than good. interested persons were build an image of the un- marine traffic and marine Trinidad.” various schools in Bar- “Most women have given an opportunity via derlying geological struc- life. With over 50 years of Meanwhile, Dr. Fil bados.” this nurturing or want- Zoom to directly question tures, operated by a team surveying, and several Santiago, principal BHP While unable to end the ing to help behaviour the team from BHP on a of experts using sensitive decades of research, it has environmental advisor in Zoom meeting, Energy and unbeknownst to proposed seismic survey sonar equipment . been shown to have no the Caribbean, while high- Minister Kerrie them, sometimes they earmarked for Barbados. “As in medicine, sound long-term effects on ma- lighting some of the safety Symmonds in a pre- actually enable that The area of operations is waves are non invasive. In rine life.” protocols, noted that in recorded message on the process. And what I in deep water between addition, various govern- It was also stated that terms of avoiding pollution project assured that the mean by enabling is … 4 000 to 6 500 feet with no ment and international there is no intention that and spills, that safe Division of Energy will to actually think surface obstructions. standards mandate that a fisherfolk and other users execution of seismic opera- closely monitor, regulate they’re helping their A number of local stake- safe distance of 500 metres would be asked to stop ply- tions is really the main pri- and support BHP and its child but they’re not ac- holder agencies,ministries around the survey equip- ing their trade. However, ority. licensed activities based on tually helping their and organisations have ment we maintain to con- he said while others can “It is highly unlikely that the success of exploratory child because they’re already been involved in trol potential interaction coexist in safety, one of an oil spill would occur by drilling. saying, ‘if I have to pay consultations with BHP in with sea life, such as dol- the main asks is that other the simple fact that the “BHP will then evaluate the drug dealer, if I an effort to learn more phins, whales or turtles. operations do not occur survey does not involve whether to advance to the have to ring up their about the seismic survey, When these types of ani- within the 500 metre transporting of oil. There next level of planning, de- employer to make an ask questions and receive mals are detected within safety zone. will be, as mentioned, a velopment and invest- excuse for them not feedback regarding the the specified zone, the op- Caribbean Exploration main seismic vessel and ment, which all will occur coming’, all of those planned operations. eration will halt until the Manager Steve O’Hara then two support vessels. under what is called a pro- things are enabling During the virtual meet- animal clears the area. assured Barbados: “We And the main potential duction licence for the behaviours, and the ing, it was explained that a Work will not resume want you to know we are would really be loss of fuel, transition from explo- mother does go seismic survey is essen- for a minimum of 30 min- proud of the fact that BHP which will be diesel. That ration to production. [It] through that whole tially a large-scale ultra- utes until the animal has has been safely working being said... we’re staffed could potentially take from process as I said before, sound procedure, similar cleared the survey zone. and committed to the by professionals who have five to 10 years, and such a because she in herself to ultrasounds used in One of the main con- Caribbean for 25 years. years of experience in trajectory would align the is part of that addiction medical practice on pa- cerns articulated was the And we look forward to ex- terms of executing these project within the timeline cycle, you know, unbe- tients. potential impact of the tending our knowledge surveys globally.” set forth in Barbados’ knownst to her most of The seismic survey gen- seismic survey on marine and safe operations in The BHP team says National Energy Policy,” he the time,” she ex- erates a high resolution animals in the survey Barbados. there are a number of said. plained. image of the structures zones. Head of the BHP opportunities that exist (JH) The Barbados Advocate Thursday June 17, 2021 • 5

No new COVID cases, 12 in isolation NO positive COVID-19 cases since March 2020 Under the National cases were recorded have reached 4,038 Vaccination Programme for Tuesday, June 15, (1,952 females and 2,086 for COVID-19, 89,197 from the 485 tests con- males). people have received ducted by the Best-dos There have been 47 first doses of the vaccine, Santos Public Health deaths. while 63,096 persons Laboratory. Since February last have been inoculated The number of people in year,the public health lab- with second doses and are isolation is 12. oratory has carried out fully vaccinated. Confirmed COVID-19 177,803 tests. (BGIS)

Findings of IP research for medicinal cannabis sector presented to BMCLA

INTELLECTUAL prop- tor of the TradeLab Clinic and legal expertise dis- pany, but also to the suc- ingly necessary as the in- protection as companies erty (IP) rights will play a added,“The work with the played by the students cess of the industry as a dustry matures and IP stake their position in this pivotal role in building out BMCLA was to look at would enable the BMCLA whole, especially in the becomes a real driver emerging market... the value chain in the me- Intellectual Property and to move forward the dis- face of numerous chal- of profit for many Because the expectation is dicinal cannabis industry, more specifically whether cussion on comprehensive lenges including product cannabis businesses that that there will be many but some changes to the Intellectual Property can patent portfolios to safe- differentiation issues will grow from our local in- opportunities for innova- law have been recom- provide a basis for poten- guard a local cannabis IP and the potential for dustry. tion in the expanding mended for local IP pro- tial economic growth in framework, to further complex commercial dis- “The BMCLA antici- cannabis market. Canna- tection to be enforced. the cannabis industry in confer strategically the ap- putes.” pates an increased focus bis companies who con- This was one of the find- Barbados. So really, it is plication of trademark He also stated, “For us on brand differentiation as sider their intellectual ings in ground-breaking trying to understand the protection to help distin- at the BMCLA, this is our players compete for mar- property position early research done by the stu- relationship between IP guish and protect the first step in taking an ket share. While this is will have a competitive ad- dents who form the and cannabis industry, industry’s potentially in- active approach toward in- still a nascent industry,we vantage as the market un- University of the West and what Barbados could novative and proprietary vestigating more into an will build on this frame- folds. The BMCLA will Indies, Cave Hill (The do in terms of supporting products, and to effectively IP framework for the in- work to facilitate the ex- stand ready to ensure the UWI Cave Hill) TradeLab a cannabis industry. maximise branding efforts dustry. We recognise that pectation of increased success of this industry,” Clinic, who were tasked Really it’s focusing on how while remaining compli- this will become increas- innovation and patent he concluded. with researching and writ- Intellectual Property can ant to the regulatory ing a legal memorandum be part of the story of the framework and guide- titled, “An assessment of cannabis industry in lines. the IP regime for the pro- Barbados and the poten- He said, “Your research motion of the trade and in- tial of both IP and the has also shown us that in- vestment in the Cannabis cannabis industry as con- vesting in strong IP pro- Industry in Barbados”. tributors to economic tection of ground-breaking The presentation was growth.” innovations such as any held recently at the In relaying his thanks variety considered new in University of the West to the students and their Barbados, like new local Indies – Cave Hill work, Chairman of the cultivars, will be critical – Campus and attended by BMCLB, Anthony Bryan, not only to the strength of the Chairman of the noted that the technical any local cannabis com- Barbados Medicinal Cannabis Licensing Board (BMCLB),Anthony Bryan, members of the BMCLB, and staff of the Barbados Medicinal Cannabis Licensing Authority (BMCLA) along with the co-directors of the TradeLab Clinic, Dr. Jan Yves Remy, and Dr. Ronnie Yearwood. Dr. Remy applauded the students for their hard work and dedication, adding,“This year we have the fortune of having as a client extraordinaire, the BMCLA, which has been a fruitful collaboration for us because there’s a need for this kind of service in the community.We have been in touch over the past three and a half to four months with the BMCLA, under the guidance and leadership of Dr. Shantal Munro-Knight, and we are very proud of our stu- dents, we’re proud of what they are always able to achieve.” Dr.Yearwood, co-direc- 6 • Thursday June 17, 2021 The Barbados Advocate

European Investment Bank contributes USD60 M to support nat’l pandemic response THE European to the Caribbean Public financial burden of to retroactively finance Investment Bank Health Authority increased healthcare the building of Harrison’s (EIB) is partnering (CARPHA), and help expenditure during a Point and other Covid with the Government ensure access to vaccines. time of economic expenditure and of Barbados to provide The European hardship. undertake new EUR 50 million (USD Investment Bank (EIB) “It was important to expenditure related to 60 million) in long- is partnering with the our Covid strategy that the pandemic. But it also term financing to Government of Barbados we were able to mount an allows us to ensure that support the country’s to provide EUR 50 early, health care we can still provide COVID-19 pandemic million (USD 60 million) response to the important health care response and support for COVID-related pandemic, in particular, services, such as Ambassador of the new healthcare emergency healthcare to identify, build and improved care through European Union, H.E. investments. expenditure, targeting retrofit dedicated an expanded Accident Malgorzata EIB Vice President The long-term both medical care and isolation and quarantine and Emergency Wasilewska Ricardo Mourinho Félix financing will strengthen efforts to limit the spread facilities. This was so that department, and the national emergency of the virus. we could, as far as continued attention to Ambassador of the equals EUR 40.5 billion, response, as well as The EIB loan will possible, protect the cancer care and European Union, H.E. combines resources from supporting pandemic support the costs of country’s main hospital chronic, non- Malgorzata Wasilewska the EU, its member preparedness and other strengthening Barbados’ and clinic facilities from communicable diseases. added, “The financing of states and financial interventions included in public health system extensive Covid spread, EIB has shown the EIB complements the institutions, including the national response including, for example, and from having to tremendous leadership grants that the EU has the European plan. treatment capacity for manage Covid-related and innovation in provided the region in Investment Bank. The financing COVID-19 patients, lab care along with providing low-interest, response to the Specifically,Team Europe complements the EU’s capacity and equipment, other health concessional terms for pandemic. Barbados will support during the support for fair and quarantine facilities, IT care responsibilities,” crisis financing, so that soon receive EUR 3.5 COVID-19 pandemic is equitable vaccine access equipment, vaccine according to Minister in countries like Barbados million (USD 4.2 million) focused on: the through Gavi, the Global storage, track and Economic Affairs and do not have to explode in social protection emergency response to Vaccine Alliance in the tracing, and logistics, Investment, Hon. Marsha our debt beyond funding due to the humanitarian needs, Caribbean, which transport and monitoring Caddle. M.P. sustainable levels in challenging economic strengthening health, includes a grant of EUR 8 activities. The financing She added, “This low- order to help our people situation the country water and sanitation million (USD 9.8 million) helps relieve the cost financing allows us survive.” faces, and we have systems, mitigating the “This partnership provided EUR 8 million social and economic between the Government (USD 9.8 million) to the consequences of the of Barbados and the Caribbean Public Health pandemic. European Investment Authority (CARPHA). In addition, EU leaders Bank will help protect This funding has recently pledged to vulnerable groups contributed to ensure donate at least 100 against the impact of the that all Caribbean states million doses vaccine pandemic,” stated EIB can access large doses before end 2021. Vice President Ricardo quantities of affordable Mourinho Félix. vaccines through the EU support to the “As part of Team COVAX Facility, Caribbean Public Europe, the EIB is managed by Gavi, Health Authority currently working to the global Vaccine EU support to increase its financing to Alliance.” CARPHA has increased strengthen health and the capacity of CARPHA economic resilience to the Team Europe and the and CARICOM Member pandemic around the COVID-19 pandemic States to respond to world. This financing is response outbreaks of the part of the EIB’s global The financing falls COVID-19 virus, response to the under the global “Team strengthen public pandemic, including over Europe” response to the education and behaviour EUR 5 billion (USD 6 pandemic. Confronted change programmes on billion) for urgent with this global crisis and communicable diseases, health investments, in line with its as well as strengthen accelerating long- responsibilities as a regional coordination standing support for global player, the EU and the institutional private sector investment launched its “Team capacity of CARPHA in in more than 100 Europe” initiative on 8 preparing for and countries around the April 2020. The budget responding to public world.” mobilised so far, which health emergencies. All operators should get share of business OUTLOOK from Back the vessel’s return. we do not think that Page Additionally, they “hope those persons who will be that going forward more coming out Port should Millennium cruise ship vessels will come in be snatched up as has brought passengers hence there will be more it were by a particular to the island. Its first persons who would like group…” return voyage to the to go around the island He added, “We hope Bridgetown Port was on for tours. We hope the that it levels out, each June 7th after a long taxi drivers in the Port taxi operator gets a share hiatus in cruising due to and elsewhere would be because he has to pay tax the COVID-19 pandemic. able to get a share of like anybody else, so we Haynes said taxi those persons as they are hoping for the operators are glad to see come out of the Port but better.”(MG) The Barbados Advocate Thursday June 17, 2021 • 7

Central bank to expand trials of digital RMB CHINA’S monetary and circulation services. authorities will designate Ant Group’s Alipay and more payment service Tencent’s WeChat Pay, the two institutions to develop dominant electronic payment digital RMB electronic platforms in China, can also wallets with complicated offer the functions of an e- functions, in order to satisfy wallet, Mu said. various types of payment China's six largest State- needs, said a senior official owned commercial banks have from the central bank. all opened digital wallets, which For example, the digital RMB have also added applications to e-wallet with smart contracts, pay digital RMB to e-commerce also known as a “smart wallet”, platforms such as food delivery has a powerful feature that service Ele.me. allows users to implement The expansion of the digital payment autonomously under RMB's payment system will certain conditions and rules, help connect different internet which can prevent the illegal platforms, and the central- withdrawal of funds deposited bank-backed e-CNY system is in prepaid accounts, according not in a competitive to Mu Changchun, director relationship with major third- general of the Digital Currency party payment service Research Institute of the Visitors at the booth of Digital Currency Institute of the People’s Bank of China during the providers, said analysts. People’s Bank of China. China International Fair for Trade in Services on Sept 6. Mu reiterated that the digital It was the first time that the RMB will coexist with Alipay nation’s leading designer of (US$1,562) of digital RMB in 200 yuan in digital RMB, which applications will be in tourism, and WeChat Pay. And the e- digital RMB, or e-CNY, the wallet, and the maximum was sent by designated payments, clearing and even wallets are designed to satisfy disclosed various functions of aggregate daily payment is commercial banks and payment central-bank swap lines. different demands. Individuals the e-wallet, and he called it the 5,000 yuan, with a limit of 2,000 service providers through Chinese financial regulators and companies will be able to currency’s “carrier”. The digital yuan for each transaction. various electronic wallet apps see the digital RMB as one way open customized e-wallets, he RMB is expected to be one of Users can open an account after on smartphones. About 2 to fend off potential threats said. the world’s first major sovereign providing their cellphone million users had applied for from privately designed virtual There will be many formats digital currencies, and the number, Mu told the Lujiazui the bonus in Shanghai’s trial. currencies, such as Bitcoin, for e-wallets, according to Mu, central bank is gradually Forum in Shanghai on Friday. Some experts predicted that experts said. including IC cards, wearable expanding its trials. For a higher level e-wallet, the the digital RMB could become Earlier, two online private devices and internet of things The digital RMB e-wallet is maximum deposit will increase the first central bank digital commercial banks WeBank, devices. The central bank has managed under a centralized to 500,000 yuan, with limits of currency in circulation as early backed by Tencent Holdings launched a so-called hard wallet system led by the central bank, 50,000 yuan for each payment as 2022, ahead of other major Ltd, and Zhejiang E-Commerce product loaded with a health which can verify the currency’s and 100,000 yuan for the daily economies, and cross-border Bank Co Ltd (MY-bank), code function for elderly people, authenticity. It is designed with aggregate payment, according usage may continue to grow. supported by Alibaba’s Ant which not only provides multilevel permissions for to Mu. Stephen Chiu, Asia FX and Group Co, were identified by the convenient payment functions, transferring funds. On the same day, 350,000 rates strategist of Bloomberg central bank as operational but also facilitates their safe At the lowest level, users can residents of Shanghai each Intelligence, predicted that the institutions of the digital RMB, travel while the pandemic deposit as much as 10,000 yuan received a lucky draw bonus of digital RMB’s envisaged providing currency exchange continues, Mu said. China to send 3 astronauts to space station today CHINA will launch its seventh and operation, such as manned space mission this astronauts’ long-term mission morning to deploy three arrangements, life-support astronauts to the core module of system, in-orbit resupply, the nation’s permanent space extravehicular activity as well as station, according to a project spacecraft maintenance and leader. repair. Ji Qiming, assistant to the They are also assigned to carry director of the China Manned out other space tasks and Space Agency,told reporters at a experiments. news conference yesterday at the Ji said that after Nie’s crew Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center finishes their three-month in northwestern China’s Inner tenure, they will return to the Mongolia autonomous region Shenzhou XII and then drive the that the crew on board the spacecraft to depart from Tianhe Shenzhou XII spacecraft – Nie and fly back to Earth to land on Haisheng, Liu Boming and Tang the Dongfeng Landing Site in Hongbo – will be lifted atop a Inner Mongolia. Long March 2F carrier rocket at He noted that Nie, who has 9:22 am at the launch complex already flown twice in space, will Crew on board the Shenzhou XII spacecraft – Tang Hongbo, Nie Haisheng and Liu Boming and will become the first be the mission commander, (from left to right). occupants of the core module adding that the mission’s after their spacecraft docks with alternative crew members are be used in the mission will start Tiangong, or Heavenly Palace. for the astronauts’ arrival, Ji the module, which is traveling in Zhai Zhigang, Wang Yaping and to pump propellants into its fuel The module is now connected said. a low-Earth orbit hundreds of Ye Guangfu. tanks on Wednesday morning, he with the Tianzhou 2 robotic cargo Hao Chun, director of the kilometers above the ground. Through this mission, the said. ship that was launched by a Long manned space agency,told China Ji said that during their three- manned space agency will be Tianhe was lifted by a Long March 7 rocket from the Daily in April that the Tianzhou month stay inside the module, able to accumulate experience March 5B heavy-lift rocket at the Wenchang facility on May 29. 3 cargo ship will be launched named Tianhe, or Harmony of and check the capability, Wenchang Space Launch Center The two crafts docked with each from Wenchang in September to Heavens, the all-male crew is performance and compatibility in Hainan province on April 29. other the next day. dock with Tianhe. The next tasked with testing and verifying of systems involved in the space The largest and heaviest By now, all pre-launch month, another three-astronaut plans, technologies and station program, according to the spacecraft China has ever built, preparations have been team will fly to the core module equipment for crucial elements official. the module is the first part of the completed and the Tianhe- on Shenzhou XIII to work there in space station’s construction The Long March 2F rocket to Chinese space station, named Tianzhou 2 combination is ready for six months. 8 • Thursday June 17, 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 UK to require COVID-19 shots Elder abuse must for nursing home workers LONDON – Britain will care homes.” might alienate staff shots, according to NHS be addressed require COVID-19 The regulations, pending members. According to the data. vaccinations for nursing parliamentary approval, union, more than a third of But vaccination rates A FEW DAYS ago countries across the globe home workers in England, take effect in October. care home workers have vary across the country. In recognised World Elder Abuse Awareness Day, the arguing that the need to The announcement came indicated they would the borough of Hackney in goal of which is to urge all of us to pay greater protect vulnerable as lawmakers were asked consider leaving their jobs if east London, just 67% of attention to the wellbeing and health of older persons. residents outweighed to approve the they were forced to be care home workers have For a country like Barbados that has an ever employees’ right to choose Conservative government’s vaccinated. had their first dose and growing elderly population and an exceptional whether to get the jab. plan to postpone the final The GMB called on 59% have gotten two shots. number of centenarians, ensuring that our elderly are Health Secretary Matt easing of the national Prime Minister Boris Experts have expressed taken care of in their twilight years, honoured, Hancock announced the lockdown for four weeks, Johnson’s Conservative concern about making the celebrated and most importantly protected, must be new rules yesterday delaying the end of government to improve pay inoculations a civil rights high on our agenda. Sadly however, we appear to be together with plans for a restrictions until July 19. and working conditions for issue. Dr David Elliman, a valuing our seniors and the contributions that they public consultation on Hancock said the delay care home employees and consultant who works with have made to the development of this country less, and extending the vaccine would give “a few more to bring mobile vaccination vulnerable children and there is a tendency by society, in general, to want to requirement to National crucial weeks” to vaccinate clinics to care homes to their caregivers, said those push them aside. But this cannot be allowed to Health Service workers. He as many people as possible. make it easier for them to who are hesitant may reject continue, because those who have helped to build the described the vaccination Legislators voted by 461 receive shots. the government telling society have the right, in their sunset years, to enjoy mandate as a sensible step to 60 to approve the delay, “Instead, ministers are them what to do. their lives and to have provisions in place that protect to save lives. despite angry opposition ploughing ahead with “Staff in health and social them from those who seek to prey on them and abuse “The vast majority of from a minority of anti- plans to strong-arm care care have been working them in unconscionable ways. staff in care homes are lockdown Conservative workers into taking the under extreme pressure Abuse of the elderly is totally unacceptable, and already vaccinated but not lawmakers. vaccine without taking during the pandemic.They anyone who is caught engaging in such behaviour all, and we know that the Unions have objected to seriously the massive are overworked, underpaid should face the full extent of the law.The problem is vaccine not only protects mandatory vaccinations, in blocks these workers still and in short supply,” he however, that many of those being abused are too you but protects those part because it treats those face in getting jabbed,” said. “Rather than afraid to report it, and others who know about it, around you,” he told the workers differently than GMB national officer introduce compulsion, may think it is not their business and so stay silent. House of Commons. the general population. Rachel Harrison said. which could be This has resulted in us not having the statistics “Therefore we will be The GMB union said the Some 84% of staff in care counterproductive, we need regarding the local prevalence of elder abuse. But, this taking forward the government should focus homes for older adults in to engage with hesitant is not unique to Barbados, as elder abuse is measures to ensure the on persuading workers to England have had at least staff, ideally on a one-to-one underreported globally.What we have seen over the mandation as a condition get vaccinated rather than one dose of vaccine, and basis to try and allay their years as well, is where reports are made, and the of deployment for staff in imposing mandates that almost 69% have had both concerns.” police follow up, hardly anyone is prosecuted, and it seems this is because there is still not adequate legislation on our statute books that firmly speaks to elder abuse. Over the years successive administrations while British lawyer Karim Khan sworn in noting the importance of addressing elder abuse,have not taken concrete actions to prevent it and bring the perpetrators to justice.We well remember there was a Green Paper on Ageing and then a White Paper on as ICC’s chief prosecutor Ageing, both of which were debated by the Parliament THE HAGUE, referring to the treaty that uncovered “clear and reform the office and of Barbados, but they have amounted to nothing more Netherlands – British founded the court, in his compelling evidence” that immediately address what than paper. The latter spoke to introducing an Elder lawyer Karim Khan was first speech after taking his Islamic State extremists he called a “gender and Affairs Act to replace the existing National Assistance sworn in yesterday as the oath of office. committed genocide geographical imbalance” Act, and also to the creation of a Commission of Elder new chief prosecutor for “The Hague itself should against the Yazidi minority among its staff. He also Affairs, but eight years later nothing has come of the International Criminal be a city of last resort,”he in 2014. said prosecutors, who have those proposals. Court, pledging to reach said. “Wherever possible, In the past, he has lost several high profile Months after the current administration came to out to nations that are not we should be trying to have defended clients at cases in recent years, have power,Barbadians were told again that the protection members of the court in his trials in the country or in international courts to improve their of the elderly and the stamping out of all forms of elder quest to end impunity for the region.” including former Liberian performances in court. abuse would be a priority, but unfortunately, three atrocities and to try to hold Khan said he wanted to President Charles Taylor “We have to perform in years later we have not seen that materialise either. trials in countries where work with countries that and Kenya’s Deputy trial,” Khan said. “We Admittedly, it could be the fault of the COVID-19 crimes are committed. are not among the court’s President William Ruto. cannot invest so much. We pandemic, but we can ill afford to continue kicking the Khan, a 51-year-old 123 member states to ICC prosecutors dropped cannot raise expectations can down the road, for until we make an example of English lawyer, has years achieve justice. World charges against Ruto and so high and achieve so those who are prey on our elderly,using the full weight of experience in powers the United States, President Uhuru Kenyatta little so often in the of the law to punish them, it will likely continue. international courts as a Russia and China are not of involvement in deadly courtroom.” As we recognise another World Elder Abuse prosecutor, investigator members and do not post-election violence in His predecessor told The Awareness Day,amidst the COVID-19 pandemic, the and defense attorney. He recognize the court’s their country. Associated Press in an importance of protecting our seniors’ physical and takes over from Fatou jurisdiction. Khan begins his nine- interview Monday that financial wellbeing is even more important, as the Bensouda of Gambia, “My conviction is that we year term as the court’s there is “a serious pandemic has resulted in many of them becoming whose nine-year term can find common ground prosecution office is mismatch” between what more dependent on others to do everyday things like ended Tuesday. in the quest and in the struggling to keep up with the prosecutor’s office pay bills and supermarket shopping. While not “The priority for me, and imperative to ensure we demands for needs to do its work and everyone who comes to their assistance will be I believe that’s the eradicate genocide, crimes investigations. The court what it is getting from the unscrupulous, there are some that will be, something principle of the Rome against humanity and war prosecutes genocide, court’s member nations. seniors have to be conscious of as they face isolation, Statute, is not to focus so crimes,” Khan said. crimes against humanity She also had a warning and health and economic challenges brought about by much on where trials take Most recently, Khan led and war crimes in nations for Khan that there are the pandemic. place, but to ensure that a United Nations team unable or unwilling to “attempts at every side, The fact is elder abuse is real and can take the quest for accountability investigating atrocities in carry out their own every corner, to politicize numerous forms including physical, sexual, emotional, and inroads on impunity Iraq, telling the Security prosecutions. the actions of the financial and of course neglect, therefore the are made,” Khan said, Council last month that he He said he wants to prosecutor.” importance of having the necessary legal framework in place cannot be overemphasised. Moreover, with Telephone: 467-2000 News Fax: 434-1000 News Editor: Dorian Bryan Executive Editor: Allison Downes our elderly population expected to exceed 20 percent 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 in the about four years, it highlights even more the Publisher: Sir Anthony Bryan need to protect that segment of our population. @The Barbados Advocate @barbadosadvocate The Barbados Advocate Thursday June 17, 2021 • 9

“Germany is expected to remain the dominant car producer in Europe. By 2030, its output is expected to increase from 4.5 million cars a year to 5.1 million – with half of them being electric.”

BARBADOS

LAND (TITLE DEEDS RESTORATION) ACT CAP 229C (Section 3)

RESTORATION OF TITLE DEEDS DESTROYED BY DISASTER OR OTHERWISE OR LOST OR STOLEN

TAKE NOTICE that an Application has been made to the Registrar of Titles by NEVILLE ST.CLAIR ROACH of Whitehall Main Road in the parish of Saint Michael for the Restoration of the Title Deeds to Grazettes in the parish of St. Michael (more particularly described in the Schedule hereto) on the grounds that the Original Conveyance to the property have been lost sometime between 1979 and 2020. Germany is currently in the lead when it comes to producing electric cars.

ALSO TAKE NOTICE that unless notification is received at the Land Registry, Warrens Office Complex, Warrens, Saint Michael UK could be left behind in the within 28 days from the date of this Notice that the Title Deeds have not been lost or are being lawfully held by some other person, the Registrar of Titles shall immediately proceed to electric car race, warns report determine the said Application according to law. THE UK risks being left imported from abroad. IHS Markit, including the the UK. Plug-in hybrids Dated this 17th day of June 2021. in the slow lane when it The market for electric carmakers’ own market will make up 11 per cent. comes to building cars remains relatively and production forecasts. However,it suggests that Emerson Graham Q.C electric cars, according small, but it is growing It concludes that by the difference in the way Attorney-at-Law for the Applicant to a new report. rapidly, largely due to 2030, battery-powered manufacturers have Influential green group increasingly stringent electric cars will account approached the transition SCHEDULE Transport and emissions limits. for 48 per cent of means that the balance of Environment (T&E) says A number of European production across the 27 power in the industry is as recently as 2018, the UK governments have countries of the EU and expected to change. ALL THAT certain lot piece or parcel of land (formerly part of the produced roughly half of all already set targets for lands of Grazettes Plantation and being part of the said larger electric cars built in phasing out the sale of new area of three hundred and seventeen thousand four hundred and Europe. petrol and diesel-powered BANK RATES fifty one square feet shown in lots on the hereinbefore Key Plan) However,it claims a lack vehicles, in their efforts to situate at Grazettes in the said parish of Saint Michael and Island Commercial bank rates to the public at the close of of investment by UK meet climate change aforesaid and being the Lot numbered 29 A on the Key Plan manufacturers means that targets. business yesterday by the Central Bank of Barbados. containing by admeasurement eighteen thousand eight hundred by the end of the decade The UK, which plans to that figure will have fallen ban the sale of most new Valid for June 17, 2021 and eleven square feet or thereabouts (inclusive of three thousand eight hundred and sixty nine square feet contained in to just four per cent. cars with internal Notes: This comes at a time combustion engines by Currency Buying Selling the area of Two public roads which form boundaries thereof) when the market is 2030, is among the most Belizean Dollar 1.00000 1.00000 abutting and bounding on the lot numbered 31 on the said Key expanding rapidly. ambitious. Canadian Dollar 1.60946 1.65707 Plan agreed to be sold the Purchaser and hereinafter described, As a result, the Brussels- However, according to East Caribbean $ 0.73704 0.74445 the property of the Vendor, on other lands of the Vendor this day based campaign group the study by T&E, Euro 2.35453 2.45367 granted by the Vendor to the Purchaser, on a road twenty feet says that, despite being manufacturers based here Pound Sterling 2.74422 2.85976 one of the first countries to are among the worst United States Dollar 1.98000 2.02857 wide now a public road, and on another road twenty four feet outlaw the sale of new prepared for the change. Demand/Sight: wide also a public road leading from Grazettes House to St. petrol and diesel cars, the T&E’s report is based on Currency Buying Selling Stephen’s Hill or however else the same may abut and bound; Belizean Dollar 0.99688 1.00313 UK will be almost wholly information compiled by Canadian Dollar 1.61863 1.65561 AND SECONDLY ALL THAT certain piece or parcel of land also reliant on electric vehicles industry data specialist East Caribbean Dollar 0.73843 0.74306 part of the said larger area of land which was formerly part of the Euro 2.38907 2.43844 lands of Grazettes Plantation situate at Grazettes in the said Guyana Dollar 0.00942 0.00948 parish of Saint Michael and island aforesaid and being the lot Pound Sterling 2.78449 2.84203 United States Dollar 1.99000 2.02768 numbered 31 on the Key Plan containing by admneasurement Telegraphic Transfer Six thousand six hundred square feet of land or thereabouts Currency Buying Selling (inclusive of six hundred square feet contained in the area of the Belizean Dollar 0.99688 1.00313 public which forms one of the boundaries thereof) abutting and Canadian Dollar 1.62169 1.65561 East Caribbean Dollar 0.73843 0.74306 bounding on the lot numbered 32 on the Key Plan the property of Euro 2.39357 2.43844 the Vendor, on other lands of the Vendor this day sold the Guyana Dollar 0.00942 0.00948 Purchaser, on the lot numbered 29A hereinbefore granted the Pound Sterling 2.78973 2.84203 Purchaser, and on the remainder of the public road twenty four United States Dollar 1.99375 2.02768 feet wide leading from Grazettes House to St Stephen’s Hill or INDICATIVE RATES FOR SOME REGIONAL however else the same may abut and bound. CURRENCIES AS ADVISED BY THE RESPECTIVE CENTRAL BANKS. The document to be restored is a Conveyance made Barbados N.B. These rates are not meant to be used for trading. BDS$ Co-operative Bank Limited and Gilmore Goddard Hamten Roach Guyana Dollar 0.00945 dated 20th December 1961 and recorded in the Registration Jamaica Dollar 0.01329 Office on 15th January 1962. T&T Dollar 0.29771 10 • Thursday June 17, 2021 The Barbados Advocate

COVID-19 cases delay long-awaited Royal Caribbean cruise

MIAMI – Royal Caribbean International late Tuesday on Facebook that the not passed for their bodies to build Control and Prevention requirements is postponing for nearly a month one of decision had been made “out of an protection against the virus. Six of the before resuming trips with paying the highly anticipated first sailings from abundance of caution,” adding that the crew members who tested positive are passengers. The CDC has not the US since the pandemic began company is also rescheduling a asymptomatic and two are mildly sick, yet approved the trial run, Sierra-Caro because eight crew members tested simulation cruise scheduled for late he said, adding that the company has said. positive for COVID-19, the company’s June. quarantined all crew members for 14 The debut of the Odyssey of the Seas CEO said. “While disappointing, this is the right days and will continue routine testing. was highly anticipated as cruise lines The brand new Odyssey of the Seas decision for the health and well-being of Company spokeswoman Lyan Sierra- attempt a comeback after more than 15 was to set sail from Fort Lauderdale, our crew and guests,” he said. Caro said the trial voyage with volunteer months of not sailing from the US Florida, on July 3 but is now postponed Bayley said all 1 400 crew members passengers that was originally planned because of the pandemic. Celebrity Edge, to July 31. Royal Caribbean aboard the Odyssey of the Seas were for later this month would help the also part of the Royal Caribbean Group, International’s CEO Michael Bayley said vaccinated on June 4, but two weeks had cruise line meet Centers for Disease is to set sail on June 26. Banker arrested as Nicaragua crackdown expands MANAGUA, Nicaragua – Nicaragua’s police have arrested a prominent banker in a sign the government’s pursuit of opponents is expanding beyond political leaders and potential challengers to President Daniel Ortega. Police arrested the executive president of Banco de Produccion SA, Luis Rivas Anduray, late Tuesday and said they are investigating him for inciting foreign interference and seeking military intervention. The charges are similar to those levelled at 13 leaders of the political opposition arrested in recent weeks. The police statement said he was also under investigation for “organising with financing from foreign powers to carry out acts of terrorism and destabilisation” and calling for and applauding sanctions against the Nicaraguan government and its citizens. Both are crimes under a law Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, Floyd Green. passed in December. Banpro, part of the Grupo Promerica consortium, is one of the largest banks in Nicaragua.Among its clients are the police Green lobbies for increased and the Social Security Institute. Since the 2018 protests, the bank has blocked the accounts of at least 31 government officials and Ortega associates who have been sanctioned by research focus at FAO the United States. Nicaragua’s congress passed a law in February prohibiting KINGSTON, Jamaica – Minister of has put the industry at risk and was strategy to on-the-ground action. He banks from closing such accounts without Agriculture and Fisheries, Floyd one of the greatest threats to food pointed out that the pandemic has had prior notification. Green, has called on the Food and security. a more severe impact on SIDS pushing Rivas Anduray holds a doctorate in Agriculture Organisation (FAO) to Green was speaking yesterday during them further away from achieving the economics from Cornell University and take action in helping small island the general debate at the 42nd Session sustainable development goals. has worked for Banpro since 2004. The developing states (SIDS) to of the FAO Virtual Conference under Green also said there was a need for bank was founded in 1991 and has offices research appropriate alternate feed the theme ‘Agriculture Food Systems the FAO and its development partners throughout Central America and in the stock from local sources that can Transformation: from Strategy to to help establish appropriate storage Caribbean. In a statement Wednesday, enable a sustainable and resilient Action’. He commended FAO Director and cold chain logistics, stating that the Banpro General Manager Juan Carlos food system. General Dr. QU Dongyu for his fallout of the world-wide tourism Arguello expressed confidence that the “This has to be a part of the renewed leadership and the visionary and industry as a result of the pandemic has situation would be cleared up. drive by the FAO to ensure the practical reforms which have led to farmers losing their main market, Rivas Anduray is the 16th person developing countries are on the cutting implemented leading to structural and highlighted the shortcomings of arrested since late May for allegedly edge of region-specific research,” said change in the FAO, including a logistics and cold chain networks. committing crimes against the state.Most Green, who noted that the majority of permanent seat at the table for youth This, he said, caused significant loss of the others were potential candidates SIDS depend on the importation of and women. and wastage leading to potential food for the presidential elections Nov. 7 or inputs to drive the development of their While noting that the country offices insecurity. To lessen the impact, Green opposition party leaders. agricultural sector, especially the have become more engaging and are said the government had to directly His arrest came the same day that the livestock industry. integral in helping to transform food intervene through a US$2-million Permanent Council of the Organisation Green stated that the import of systems locally and across the region, programme to buy excess agricultural of American States approved a resolution animal feed was critical to the industry, Green also called on the FAO to move its produce and redistribute it to the condemning the arrests and demanding but the significant rise in costs of feed focus from international policy and vulnerable. their immediate release. The Barbados Advocate Thursday June 17, 2021 • 11

Remains of third victim identified in Mexico FORENSIC experts They studied at an all- followed, six students gang Guerreros Unidos Alexander Mora were therefore not be sure have identified the male teacher training were killed. Some others (United Warriors). reportedly found in a whether the bone remains of a student college in the town of managed to flee to safety The gang then took stream at the rubbish fragments had been who was among a Ayotzinapa, in western but 43 vanished after the them to a rubbish dump dump in Cocula, planted to bolster the group of 43 who Guerrero state. The clash. in a place called Cocula, according to the now- version of events that disappeared in college has a history of The police accused the where they killed them discredited first said that all the students Mexican state of left-wing activism and students of having and burned their bodies, investigation. were killed and Guerrero in 2014. the students regularly commandeered the buses, the official report However, independent subsequently burned at A prosecutor said tests took part in protests. but survivors of the clash continued. They dumped investigators from the the rubbish dump. had revealed that bone On 26 September 2014, say they had convinced their bones and ashes in a Inter-American The remains of fragments found in a a large group of them the bus drivers to take nearby stream, it Commission of Human Christian Alfonso ravine belonged to travelled to the nearby them to Ayotzinapa concluded. Rights said that the chain Rodríguez and Jhosivani Jhosivani Guerrero. town of Iguala to protest voluntarily. However, that report of evidence had been Guerrero were found in a He is the third member against what they saw as The first official has since been widely broken when Alexander ravine known as La of the group whose discriminatory hiring investigation – carried discredited, and a judge Mora’s remains were Carnicería, about 800m remains have been found practices for teachers. out under the has issued an arrest retrieved. (half a mile) from the and identified. As they were travelling government of President warrant for the head of They said they could rubbish dump in Cocula. The disappearance of back to their college, they Enrique Peña Nieto – the investigation, Tomás the 43 triggered were confronted by found that the 43 were Zerón. demonstrations against municipal police who seized by corrupt Zerón has fled Mexico impunity and state opened fire on the buses municipal police officers and is believed to be in complicity in organised they were travelling in. who handed them over to Israel. crime. In the chaos which members of local drugs The charred remains of

BARBADOS BARBADOS Land (Title Proceedings) Act, 2011 (Act 2011-7) Land (Title Proceedings) Act, 2011 APPLICATION NO: RT2021000178 (Act 2011-7) Form 3 FORM 3 NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR DECLARATION OF NOTICE OWNERSHIP AND CERTIFICATE OF TITLE IN RESPECT OF NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR DECLARATION OF LAND (TITLE DEEDS RESTORATION) ACT CAP. 229C OWNERSHIP AND CERTIFICATE OF TITLE IN RESPECT OF ALL THAT land situate at Lower Carlton in the parish of Saint 679.6 SQUARE METRES OF LAND SITUATE AT James, Barbados and shown on a Plan made and certified on the UPPER GOODLAND IN THE PARISH OF SAINT MICHAEL (Section 3) 12th day of November, 2020 by Lennox J. Reid, Land Surveyor IN THIS ISLAND and containing by admeasurement 4071.6 square metres RESTORATION OF TITLE DEEDS DESTROYED SUPREME COURT OF BARBADOS BY DISASTER OR OTHERWISE, OR LOST OR STOLEN SUPREME COURT OF BARBADOS IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUSTICE IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUSTICE TAKE NOTICE that an Application has been made to the CLAIM NO. /2021 Registrar of Titles by DOROTHY ELAINE BURGESS-LAYNE of CLAIM NO. LTP15/2021 Number 70 Chancery Lane in the parish of Christ Church in this IN THE MATTER OF THE LAND (TITLE Island fee simple owner, for the Restoration of the Title Deed to IN THE MATTER OF THE LAND PROCEEDINGS) ACT, 2011 (Section 3); (TITLE PROCEEDINGS) ACT, 2011 Lot 96, Clarkes Avenue, Bayville in the parish of Saint Michael in (section 3); this Island (more particularly described in the Schedule hereto) AND IN THE MATTER OF ALL THAT Land on the grounds that the Original Title Deed to the land has been AND IN THE MATTER OF ALL THAT situate at Upper Goodland in the parish of lost or misplaced. Saint Michel in this Island containing 679.6 land situate at Bairds Road, Lower Carlton in the parish of Saint James, square metres or thereabouts as shown on a ALSO TAKE NOTICE that unless notification is Plan certified the 15th day of September Barbados and shown on a Plan made 1990 by Kenneth D. Ward Land Surveyor received at the Land Registry, Warrens Office Complex, Warrens and certified on the 12th day of (hereinafter called “the Key Plan”) and in the parish of Saint Michael in this Island by the 30th day of November, 2020 by Lennox J. Reid, recorded in the Lands and Surveys July, 2021 that the Title Deed has not been lost, misplaced or is Land Surveyor and containing Department on the 20th day of September, being lawfully held by some other person the Registrar of Titles by admeasurement 4071.6 square 1999 as No. 760 of 1999 ABUTTING AND shall immediately proceed to determine the said Application metres ABUTTING AND BOUNDING BOUNDIING toward the North on lands of according to law. towards the North on a Public Road Elaine Lloyd as shown on the Key Plan toward which leads in one direction to the South on a Road leading to Upper Dated this 17th day of June, 2021 Highway 1 and in another direction to Goodland Road as shown on the Key Plan Carlton Road towards the East on toward the West on lands of Godfrey Skeete Wallace Q. Blackman lands of one Frederick Scantlebury towards the South on lands of one on the Key Plan and towards the East on Attorney-at-Law for the Applicant roads leading to 3rd Avenue Goodland to Rosetta Reeves, on lands of one Cheryl Stuart, on lands of one Gilbert Black Rock and to Eagle Hall as shown on the SCHEDULE Key Plan or however else the same may abut Rouse and lands of one Shirley and bound. Patrick and towards the West on lands 1. ALL THAT lot or parcel of land (part of the lands of Bayville of Henderson Guy or however else the and more particularly part of the development area of Thirty-five TAKE NOTICE that Cynthia Clotelle Jordan, Janice Rosemary Jordan same may abut and bound. and Collene Patricia Jordan all of Upper Goodland in the parish of Saint thousand one hundred and eighty-nine point seven four square Michael have applied to the High Court for a declaration of his metres subdivided into lots as shown on the Key Plan dated the TAKE NOTICE that OLGA OCEINE GRIFFITH of Seaview House, ownership and a certificate of title in respect of the property described 3rd day of June, 1985 certified by Darlington C. Franklin, Land Lower Carlton in the parish of Saint James in Barbados the Qualified above. Surveyor situate at Clarkes Avenue, Bayville in the parish of Acting Administrator and Personal Representative of the Estate of Saint Michael in this Island containing by admeasurement EARLE THEODORE GRIFFITH also known as EARLE T. GRIFFITH Any person having an adverse claim, lien or charge or right or interest 201.50 square metres or thereabouts and being the lot num- also known as EARLE GRIFFITH, deceased has applied to the High against the said property should submit the claim duly authenticated on bered 96 on the Key Plan on Block 80/14/23 abutting and bound- Court for a declaration of ownership of and a certificate of the title in oath to the Registrar of the Supreme Court, Bridgetown, on or before ing on the lots numbered 95, 123, 122 and 97 respectively on respect of the property described above. the 1st day of July, 2021 and immediately thereafter serve a true copy Block 80/14/23 on the Key Plan and on the Public Road known on the undersigned. Any person having any adverse claim, lien or charge or right or interest as Clarkes Avenue shown on the Key Plan or however else the against the said property should submit the claim duly authenticated on same may abut and bound together with dwelling house there- oath to the Registrar of the Supreme Court, Bridgetown on or before the Any person who has any information relating to the ownership of the on. said property is invited to give such information in writing to the 16th day of July, 2021. Registrar of the Supreme Court, Bridgetown on or before the 1st day of July, 2021. Any other person who has any information relating to the ownership of 2. The Title Deed to be restored is: the said property is invited to give such information in writing to the Dated the 20th day of May, 2021 Registrar of the Supreme Court, Bridgetown, on or before the 16th day Deed of Assent dated the 30th day of August, 2011 (recorded in of July, 2021. Felicia S. Morris the Land Registry of Barbados on the 30th day of September, Attorney-at-Law for the Claimants 2011 as Deed No. 6867 of 2011) and made between Hyacinth Dated this 17th day of June, 2021. whose place of business and address for Yvonne Gaskin, Executrix and Personal Representative of the service is Alpha & Omega Law Chambers, Estate of Marion Eunice Drayton also known as Marion Drayton Shane A. O. Thompson 1st Floor Trident House, Lower Broad Street of the One Part and Dorothy Elaine Layne, formerly Dorothy Attorney-at-Law for the Claimant whose in the City of Bridgetown in this Island Elaine Burgess of the Other Part. place of business is 19 Pine Road, St. Michael 12 • Thursday June 17, 2021 The Barbados Advocate Berlin squat riot leaves dozens of police wounded SIXTY German police a riot at the site. officers have been The area of injured in riots over a Friedrichshain, where the building being squat is located, has occupied by squatters undergone rapid in Berlin. gentrification in recent A court has granted years. officials permission to The city’s police force carry out a fire inspection, wrote on Twitter that but when police officers arriving ahead of attempted to secure the Thursday’s inspection area on Wednesday were “attacked with morning, they were hit by stones from the street and stones. the roof by around 300 Occupants of 94 Rigaer people”. Straße fear the move “Material was brought could lead to their eviction on the street and set on from one of the city’s last fire,” they added, with remaining squats officers bring water Protesters set a barricade alight outside 94 Rigaer Straße. Previous attempts to cannons to extinguish the clear the building have flames. Berlin Wall in 1989, many eastern parts of the city. soared over the next two a squat at Liebig 34 , failed following violent The police later climbed students, young people However, many owners decades. which had housed an protests. building to remove the and radical anarchist reclaimed properties as In October last year, “anarchist-queer- In 2016, 123 police stones placed on the roof. groups moved to occupy neighbourhoods became police in Berlin evicted feminist” community officers were wounded in After the fall of the derelict buildings in trendy and house prices around 50 residents from since 1999.

Land (Title Proceedings) Act, 2011 BARBADOS (Act 2011-7) APPLICATION NO: RT 163/2021 FORM 3 NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR DECLARATION OF LAND (TITLE DEEDS RESTORATION) ACT CAP 229C OWNERSHIP AND CERTIFICATE OF TITLE IN RESPECT OF (Section 3) ALL THAT LAND CONTAINING BY ADMEASUREMENT 694.3 SQUARE METRES OF LAND AT LOT 35 OCEAN CITY A IN RESTORATION OF DEEDS DESTROYED OR LOST THE PARISH OF SAINT PHILIP IN THIS ISLAND DISASTER OR OTHERWISE, OR LOST OR STOLEN

SUPREME COURT OF BARBADOS TAKE NOTICE that an Application has been made to the Registrar of IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUSTICE Titles by WALTER LEWIS GILL presently of Lower Streats Road, Flagstaff, in the parish of Saint Michael but formerly of Post Office Box CLAIM NO. LTP 18/2021 12374 BHS, 389 Blue Hills Avenue, Hartford, Connecticut 06112, in the United States of America to for the restoration of Title Deeds to a piece IN THE MATTER OF THE LAND (TITLE or parcel of land situate at Free Hill in the parish of Saint George in this PROCEEDINGS) ACT, 2011 (SECTION 3); Island (more particularly described in the Schedule hereto) on the grounds that the Original title Deeds have been destroyed by water AND IN THE MATTER OF ALL THAT PIECE damage in the United States of America. OR PARCEL OF LAND SITUATE AT LOT 35 OCEAN CITY A IN THE PARISH OF SAINT ALSO TAKE NOTICE that unless notification is received at the Land PHILIP IN THIS ISLAND CONTAINING Registry, Warrens Office Complex, Warrens, in the parish of Saint BY ADMEASUREMENT 694.3 SQUARE Michael in this Island on or before the 19th day of July 2021 that the Title METRES OF LAND OF WHICH 209.1 Deeds have not been destroyed by water damage in the United States SQUARE METRES ARE CONTAINED IN of America or are being lawfully held by some other person, that the THE ROAD ABUTTING ON THE NORTH Registrar of Titles shall immediately proceed to determine that said ON LOT 34 OR LANDS OF PATRICK application. WAITHE ON THE WEST ON LOT 36 OR LANDS OF KEITH ELCOCK ON THE SCHEDULE SOUTH ON 3RD AVENUE OCEAN CITY AND ON THE EAST ON A ROAD ALL THAT certain piece or parcel of land situate at Free Hill in the parish RESERVED 7.92 METRES WIDE OR of Saint George and Island (formerly said to contain by admeasurement HOWEVER ELSE THE SAME MAY ABUT One Rood Two Perches or thereabouts and found by recent survey on AND BOUND a plan thereof certified by G. H . Cheon, Land Surveyor, dated 3rd February 1977 to contain by estimation 1,080.46 square metres which TAKE NOTICE that PATRICK WAITHE of Lot 34 Ocean City A in represents a conversion from 11,630 square feet (inclusive of 105.44 the parish of Saint Philip has applied to the High Court for a dec- square metres which represents a conversion from 1,135 square feet in laration of his ownership and a certificate of title in respect of the the area of the road which intersects the said parcel of land) Abutting property described above. and Bounding on lands of Kenneth Parris on lands of Mrs Sybil Harman, on a road, on lands of the Hope Plantation and on other portions of the Any person having any adverse claim, lien or charge or right or said Public Road or however else the same may abut and bound. interest against the said property should submit the claim duly authenticated on oath to the Registrar of the Supreme Court, TITLE DEED to be restored: Bridgetown on or before the 29th day of July 2021. 1 A Conveyance dated the 27th day of February One thousand Any other person who has any information relating to the nine hundred and ninety BETWEEN GERALDINE ZARITA MALONEY ownership of the said property is invited to give such information of Church View in the parish of Saint John in this Island of the ONE in writing to the Registrar of the Supreme Court, Bridgetown on PART and WALTER GILL of Post Office Box 12374 BHS, 389 Blue Hills or before the 29th day of July 2021. Avenue, Hartford, Connecticut 06112, in the United States of America of the OTHER PART recorded in The Land Registry on the 22nd day of Dated the 17th day of June 2021. March 1990 as Deed No. 2953-2954. Alicia A. Archer Dated this 4th day of June 2021 Attorney-at-law for the Claimant Whose place of business and address for service is Artemis Law, Venus House, Errol E. Niles Walrond Street, Bridgetown, Barbados. Attorney-at-law for the Applicant The Barbados Advocate Thursday June 17, 2021 • 13

Germany withdraws platoon from Nato mission in Lithuania GERMANY has recalled a platoon proceedings would take place in Germany. from a Nato mission in Lithuania On Tuesday, the minister said that any after reports emerged of troops soldiers who knew about the incidents but engaging in racist and anti-Semitic did not report them would also face behaviour, as well as sexual assault. punishment. The allegations were first published by According to Der Spiegel, the allegations Der Spiegel news magazine on Monday. relate to a party held at a hotel in Announcing the decision on Twitter, Lithuania at the end of April. German Defence Minister Annegret A number of troops are suspected of Kramp-Karrenbauer said the misconduct bullying, threatening violence, filming an would be "punished with all severity". incident of sexual assault against another Four German soldiers were initially soldier, as well as singing anti-Semitic withdrawn as part of the investigation. songs. The troops were in Lithuania as part of Separate allegations later emerged of Defence Minister Annegret Kramp-Karrenbauer said the troops would return Nato's "enhanced forward presence", a sexual and racial abuse within the 'with immediate effect'. mission which trains local soldiers as a platoon, while some soldiers reported that deterrent against Russian in a number of a number of people sang a song to mark suspected of right-wing extremism. ranks. Eastern European countries. Adolf Hitler's birthday on 20 April, On Tuesday however, German media Last week, the state of Hesse dissolved "The misconduct of some soldiers in according to Der Spiegel. quoted her as saying the KSK would not the elite police force in Germany's second Lithuania is a slap in the face of everyone The German government has had to be completely disbanded following a year city of Frankfurt after a number of officers who works in the Bundeswehr [German take action against suspected extremism of reforms. were found to be involved in extreme army] day after day to serve the security in the armed forces on at least two In 2017 meanwhile, inspections were right-wing chat groups, which included of our country," Kramp-Karrenbauer occasions in recent years. ordered on all German military barracks swastikas and images of Hitler. tweeted yesterday. Last year, Defence Minister Kramp- after Nazi-era memorabilia was found at A local official confirmed on Tuesday She said the entire platoon would be Karrenbauer ordered the partial two of them. that a total of 49 current members of withdrawn with "immediate effect", and dissolution of the elite KSK commando German police forces have also faced police forces in the state were found to be that any necessary investigations and force after 20 of its members were controversies over extremism within their members of the chats. Israel strikes in Gaza after fire balloons launched ISRAEL says it carried out air strikes in The Palestinian news agency Wafa the IDF said soldiers shot a Palestinian strikes, told me by phone it was scary Gaza overnight after Palestinians launched reported that aircraft bombed a site in the woman who it alleged had attempted a car watching new plumes of smoke rising. incendiary balloons from the territory, in Maen area, south of Khan Younis, and ramming and stabbing attack at a The Jerusalem Day flag march is an the first major flare-up since an 11-day another south of Gaza City, causing checkpoint in the occupied West Bank. She annual event that marks Israel’s capture of conflict last month. material damage. is reported to have died of her wounds. East Jerusalem – home to the Old City and The Israeli military said it targeted A Hamas spokesman said on Twitter that The recent air raids lasted for only ten its holy sites – in the 1967 Middle East War. compounds belonging to Hamas, the Palestinians would continue to pursue their minutes, but they were enough to remind Palestinians see it as a provocation. militant group that controls Gaza. “brave resistance and defend their rights the city’s residents,who are trying to recover At Tuesday’s event, hundreds of mostly The incendiary balloons sparked 20 fires and sacred sites” in Jerusalem. from the aftermath of the recent fighting, young, nationalist Israelis danced, sang and in southern Israel on Tuesday. The IDF said the strikes were carried out that the ceasefire is fragile. waved Israeli flags in front of the Old City’s Hamas said they were a response to a in response to the “arson balloons launched It is not only the sounds of explosions Damascus Gate, the main entrance to the march by Israeli nationalists in occupied from Gaza into Israel” on Tuesday. that remind people of the war here. You Muslim Quarter. East Jerusalem. In recent years,militants have frequently only have to drive your car or walk the They later entered through another gate There were no casualties on either side sent helium balloons and kites carrying streets to witness the scale of destruction to reach the Western Wall, one of Judaism’s and calm had been restored by yesterday containers of burning fuel and explosive that has befallen the city. Tons of rubble holiest sites. morning. devices over the Gaza border. still block the main roads in the heart of Israel’s centrist Foreign Minister Yair In a statement, the Israel Defence Forces The devices have caused hundreds of fires Gaza. Lapid, praised the management of the event (IDF) said its fighter jets had hit military in Israel, burning thousands of hectares of A local street vendor, Abu Muhammad, but condemned a group of marchers who compounds operated by Hamas in Khan forest and farmland. sells nuts on a small cart in the Rimal were filmed chanting racist slogans. Younis and Gaza City. The air strikes were the first carried out neighbourhood, which was subjected to the “The fact that there are extremists for The Israeli air strikes were the first since under Israel’s new government, which took largest strikes in the previous round of whom the Israeli flag represents hate and a ceasefire ended a conflict with Hamas on office on Sunday, ending Benjamin violence. He told me: “We can no longer racism is abominable and intolerable,” said 21 May Netanyahu’s 12 years in power. tolerate more wars, the coronavirus Mr Lapid. “It is incomprehensible how one It said “terrorist activity” took place in the Naftali Bennett, the new prime minister, pandemic stopped our work for many can hold an Israeli flag in one’s hand and compounds, and that the IDF was “prepared is a right-wing nationalist who heads a months, and the last war caused a great shout ‘Death to Arabs’ at the same time.” for all scenarios, including the resumption coalition of eight parties spanning the entire loss, I could no longer feed my six children.” Palestinians accused Israeli security of hostilities, in the face of continued terror spectrum of Israeli politics. A neighbour, who lives near a Hamas forces of violent and discriminatory policing acts from the Gaza Strip". In a separate development on Wednesday, military site that was hit in the latest as the area was cleared for the march.

Mostly cloudy with breaks of sunshine with occasional intermittent scattered light to moderate showers and a very slight chance of isolated thunderstorms. High: 8:14 a.m. and 9:28 p.m. London: 20°C Yesterday: 2.4 mm Boston: 23°C Low: 2:09 a.m. For the month: 31.4 mm Max: 30.8°C Montreal: 22°C and 2:51 p.m. For the year: 309.9 mm Min: 26.5°C Toronto: 20°C New York: 26°C Miami: 25°C 5:32 a.m. 6:26 p.m. 14 • Thursday June 17, 2021 The Barbados Advocate

UK warned it is unprepared for climate chaos THE UK is woefully unprepared to action. in policy. upland peat moors urgently, the report deal with changes occurring to the The committee, also known as the The state of UK nature has been says. climate, government advisers say. CCC, says the UK is even worse declining for some time, with habitat Climate change will place pressure on A report by the independent Climate prepared than it was five years ago, at loss one of the factors driving the loss of our increasingly connected world and Change Committee predicts warming the time of its last report on the risks of plant and animal species. Climate the effects can take us by surprise. For will hit the UK harder than first climate change. change will make the situation worse. example, about ten years ago, flooding in thought. The chairwoman of the CCC’s sub- Beech trees won’t be able to tole Thailand caused a global shortage of It warns of more severe heatwaves, committee on adaptation, Baroness rate conditions in southern England by computer hard drives. especially in big cities, and more intense Brown, said ministers appeared to be 2050. Rising temperatures will put supply rainfall, with an increased flood risk deterred from taking action by the Three-quarters of upland species are chains at risk for food, medicines, goods across most of the UK. upfront costs of protecting likely to struggle by the end of the and services. The report says businesses It says homes, infrastructure and infrastructure. This is because the century, the report says. Meanwhile, must be told to make information services must be made resilient to benefits sometimes are not seen for peat bogs currently help reduce the available to the public on threats to floods, heat and humid nights. several years. effects of climate change by absorbing their supply chains. The authors of the report on "They think they can put adaptation carbon from the atmosphere. But if the As the UK makes the transition to a adaptation, or “climate-proofing", warn off until tomorrow,” she said. “But now’s world continues to warm at the current low-carbon economy, we’ll need more that global warming can cause damage the time for urgent action.” rate, peatlands could dry out, and begin electricity for heating, lighting, and for running into tens of billions of pounds Responding to the report’s findings, a releasing their stored carbon into the our vehicles. So power cuts because of over short periods – and they say they’re government spokesman said many of air. extreme weather will hurt the country frustrated at the lack of government the issues raised were being addressed The government must re-wet 100% of more. ‘Great Dimming’ of Betelgeuse star is solved ASTRONOMERS say they’ve put to bed the mystery of why one of the most familiar stars in the night sky suddenly dimmed just over a year ago. Betelgeuse, a red supergiant in the constellation of Orion, abruptly darkened in late 2019, early 2020. The behaviour led many to speculate that it might be about to explode. However, a team using the Very Large Telescope (VLT) in Chile says the cause was almost certainly a giant dust cloud between us and the star. Even if you can’t name many points in the sky, you’ll definitely know Betelgeuse by sight. It’s the orange dot in the top-left corner of Orion – or bottom-right, if you’re viewing the constellation in the The webbing blankets vegetation near a Victorian town hit by heavy rains. Southern Hemisphere. Close to Earth, relatively speaking, at a distance of about 550 light- years, Betelgeuse is what’s known as Spider-webs blanket Australian a semi-regular variable star. It naturally brightens and darkens over a period of roughly 400 days. However, what happened 18 landscape after floods months ago was out of the ordinary. The loss of brightness was far MASSIVE spider-webs stretching experts say was like these spiders had co- greater than anything previously across trees and paddocks have This had created large, “gossamer” ordinated to make this incredible recorded. formed near towns in Australia sheets covering wetlands between the landscape art installation or Astronomer Miguel Montargès and recently hit by floods. towns of Sale and Longford. something,” she said. colleagues investigated the event Residents in Victoria’s Gippsland One local councillor, Carolyn Another local resident, Amanda with the European Southern region say the gossamer-like veils Crossley, said she had gone down to a Traeger, told the BBC her family had Observatory’s VLT, one of the most appeared after days of heavy rain. lake embankment on Monday evening initially mistaken the webs for powerful telescopes on Earth. It has In one area, a spider-web covered to check for flood damage, and was netting along the side of the road. the resolution to directly image the more than a kilometre along a road. struck by the natural phenomenon. “I’ve seen it before but nothing as surface of Betelgeuse. Experts say the veils are created by Ms Crossley said she had seen the much as this,” she said. “It was The researchers compared pictures a survival tactic known as effect before, but not at such a large absolutely stunning.” before, during and after the “ballooning”, where spiders throw out scale. The delicate webs are expected to dimming, and did some modelling to silk to climb to higher ground. “It wasn’t scary - it was beautiful. disintegrate later this week. see what kind of behaviour might Dr.Ken Walker, a senior insects Everything was just shrouded in this Locals said the ethereal sight was give rise to the views obtained. curator from Museums Victoria, said beautiful gossamer spider-web, all nice to see after disastrous weather Two ideas were dominant. Perhaps it was likely that millions of spiders over the trees and fences,” she told the experienced in the preceding days. there was a large cool spot on the had thrown strands up to the BBC. Heavy rains and strong winds surface of the star, because red surrounding trees. “The sun was going down at the lashed large parts of Victoria, causing supergiants like Betelgeuse are “Ground-dwelling spiders need to time and the light was beautiful, just flash flooding and widespread damage known to have very large convective get off the ground very quickly. The to see it billowing, this wave going last week. Two people were found cells that can cause hot spots and silk snakes up and catches onto across the landscape.” dead in their cars in separate cold spots. Or maybe there was a vegetation and they can escape,” he She said the webbing appeared as floodwater incidents. cloud of dust forming right in told The Age newspaper. one single sheet, crawling with tiny Authorities described the storm as a front of the star as viewed from The spiders attempt to escape the spiders. catastrophe, and hundreds of homes Earth. water by latching onto higher ground, “The fact that it didn’t separate - it in the state remain without power. The Barbados Advocate Thursday June 17, 2021 • 15

Google adds encrypted messaging to its Android app GOOGLE’S Android phone as Samsung’s default app, also system is adding encryption named Messages – offer some for its mainline messaging RCS functions but not end-to- app. end encryption. A standard of Apple’s End-to-end encryption was iMessage system for years, the announced alongside a range of feature has until now been other new Android features, absent from the default app including: enabling users to from Google. “star” messages in the Google Google’s version depends on app, to find them more quickly something called Rich in future, contextual emoji Communication Services, which suggestions, Google Assistant the company introduced in updates, and Android Auto 2019. updates for the car. However, like iMessage, it will Google also announced its be active only if both users have earthquake-alerts system, it turned on and have wi-fi or released to New Zealand and data. Greece earlier this year,was Users will be able to tell being extended to Turkey, the because the “send” icon will Philippines, Kazakhstan, have a small padlock on it. Kyrgyz Republic, Tajikistan, Otherwise, as with iMessages, Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan, the advanced chat features on with more countries to follow. Google’s app will fall back on to In some places in the United regular short message service States, those alerts come from (SMS) messaging. early warning systems run by However, not every Android authorities. phone uses Google’s messages However, the system can also app by default. use phones’ sensors to detect And some other apps – such earthquakes itself. A messaging app is shown with illustrated Google character.

SUPREME COURT OF BARBADOS BARBADOS Land (Title Proceedings) Act, 2011 IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUSTICE (Act 2011-7) APPLICATION NO.: RT 35 of 2021 CLAIM NO. LTP 48 of 2019 NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR DECLARATION LAND TITLE DEEDS RESTORATION ACT CAP. 229C OF OWNERSHIP AND CERTIFICATE OF TITLE IN THE MATTER OF THE LAND (TITLE PROCEEDINGS) (SECTION 3) ACT, 2011 (Section 3); SUPREME COURT OF BARBADOS RESTORATION OF TITLE DEEDS DESTROYED AND IN THE MATTER OF ALL THAT land situate Pilgrim Road, BY DISASTER OR OTHERWISE LOST OR STOLEN IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUSTICE Pilgrim Place in the parish of Christ Church in this Island Barbados containing by admeasurement 60720.0 square metres TAKE NOTICE that an Application has been made to the CLAIM NO. LTP35/2012 as shown on a Plan made and certified on the 5th day of Registrar of Titles by KELVIN LOVELLE also known as KELVIN IN THE MATTER OF THE LAND (TITLE PROCEEDINGS) ACT, September, 2019 by Lloyd Powlett, Land Surveyor, abutting and JUNIOR LOVELL and KELVIN LOVELL (JUNIOR) of 98 E 2011 (section 3); bounding to the North on a public road, to the East on lands now Block Guinness Trust Buildings, Fulham Palace Road, London or formerly of Frank Clarke, Victor Brathwaite, Sheila Stuart and W6 8BG. England for the Restoration of the Title Deed to Lot 27 Arthur Gooding, to the South on a public road and to the West AND IN THE MATTER OF ALL THAT LAND situate at The Risk Durants in the Parish of Christ Church (more particularly on lands now or formerly of Lillian Watson, Marva Woodroffe and in the parish of Saint James Containing by admeasurements described in the schedule hereto) on the grounds that the a pubic road or however else the same may abut and bound. 552.2 square metres inclusive of 98.0 square metres in road Original Title Deed to the Property was lost or misplaced and has ABUTTING AND BOUNDING on the North On Lands of A. never been recovered. NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR DECLARATION Reece on the East On Lands of M. Gibson on the South On OF OWNERSHIP AND CERTIFICATE OF TITLE Lands of M. Murrell and on the West a Public Road or however ALSO TAKE NOTICE that unless notification is received at the else the same may Abut and Bound. TAKE NOTICE that Horris Linton of 270 Kingsland Land Registry ‘Warrens Office Complex’, Warrens, in the Parish Development, Stage 2, Kingsland in the parish of Christ Church of Saint Michael in Barbados by the 29th day of July 2021 that TAKE NOTICE that CHARLES YEARWOOD of 3rd Avenue, in Barbados has applied to the High Court for a declaration of his the Title Deed has not been lost or are being lawfully held by Spring Garden, Saint Michael has applied to the High Court for ownership and a certificate of the title in respect of the property some person, the Registrar of Titles shall immediately proceed a declaration of his ownership and a certificate of the title in described above. to determine the said Application according to law. respect of the property described above.

Any person having any adverse claim, lien or charge or right or Dated this 17th day of June, 2021 Any person having any adverse claim, lien or charge or right or interest against the said property should submit a claim duly interest against the said property should submit the claim duly authenticated on oath to the Registrar of the Supreme Court, Hilford A. Murrell authenticated on oath to the Registrar of the Supreme Court, Bridgetown, on or before the 30th day of August 2021 and Attorney-at-Law Bridgetown, on or before the 8th day of July 2021. immediately thereafter serve a true copy on the undersigned. SCHEDULE Any other person who has any information relating to the Any person who has information relating to the ownership of the 1) ALL THAT land situate at Lot 27 Durants in the Parish of ownership of the said property is invited to give such information said property is invited to give such information in writing to the Christ Church in this Island containing by admeasurement in writing to the Registrar of the Supreme Court, Bridgetown, on Registrar of the Supreme Court, Bridgetown, on or before the 830.18 square metres or thereabouts. or before the 8th day of July 2021. 30th day of August 2021. 2) The Title Deed to be restored is: Dated the 17th day of June 20201. Dated the 17th day of June, 2021 Conveyance dated 11th day of December 1984 made between George A. Bennett Grace A. Mc.Caskie (Ms), AILEEN DECOVERLEY WARD of the ONE PART and KELVIN Attorney-at-Law for he Claimant, Attorney-at-Law for the Claimant whose place of business DARWINTON LOVELL and ALFREDA ELGINA LOVELL of the whose place of business and address for service is and address for service is First Floor, One Welches, OTHER PART recorded in the Registration Office on the 21st Cnr Harts Gap & Hastings Main Road, Welches, St. Thomas BB22025 in Barbados. day of December 1984 as Deed No. 9033/84. Christ Church, Barbados 16 • Thursday June 17, 2021 The Barbados Advocate

Michael Costello offers apology to Leona Lewis over fashion show MICHAEL COSTELLO has offered an apology to singer Leona Lewis after she claimed she was once dropped from a fashion show due to her size. Earlier this week, the US designer accused US model Chrissy Teigen of bullying and making him feel suicidal. Lewis called Costello’s accusations “the pot calling the kettle black” and said she was left “embarrassed” by an encounter with him in 2014. Costello said he had tried to contact Lewis and “wanted to apologise". However, he told the BBC, he would have been willing to make a custom dress for Lewis “without Leona Lewis Michael Costello. a doubt", but he was not able to because he had only had seven asked by press why I didn’t walk have hurt you in 2014... I want to days notice about the fashion in the show. I remember having to apologise to you.” show and was away from his Los come up with excuses as I was so He added: “All of this is very Angeles base preparing for New humiliated by it all.” shocking for me to hear because York Fashion Week. She added: “I was left with deep you’ve continued to wear me, tag Lewis recounted an occasion in insecurities after this and I’ve me, and asked for another dress 2014 where, she claims, she was had to work hard over the years even last month.” asked to fly to the US to wear one to love my body. I know that his Costello shared photos of Lewis of Costello’s dresses, but said she designs are catered to women of wearing one of his designs and was then dropped from a charity all sizes now, and I’m glad he saw apparent correspondence from fashion show after the sample the light over the years.” her team to his asking to be size dress did not fit her. Costello posted a statement on dressed by him again. The 36-year-old said the his own Instagram story, saying In a further statement to the encounter had left her feeling he was “surprised” by the claims, BBC, the designer explained he “embarrassed” and “deeply hurt". inviting the former X Factor had not been able to make an "Because I didn’t look like a winner to speak more with him in alternative dress for Lewis model size, I was not permitted to private. because he had only been given walk in his dress,” she claimed. “I “I don’t take accusations of body seven days notice about the had to sit in the audience and was shaming lightly,” he posted. “If I fashion show. Bridge The Barbados Advocate Thursday June 17, 2021 • 17 SPORTSSPORTS Horse racing resumes with a 10 race card THE Barbados Turf The feature race on the Storm being allotted the the effect of a shut down early stage of resumption to see the races. They will Club (BTC) will be card is race nine, the top weight of 128 pounds, due to the Covid-19 virus. there are restrictions, as be shown on MCTV holding it’s first race Welcome Back (Handicap) while Bodie Tap takes 127, After having several spectators will not be channel 118, also on the day for 2021, tomorrow, for 3-year-olds & Older and Gandalf 114 pounds. meetings with the COVID- permitted to attend, and BTC’s website,‘watch live June 18, and 10 races rated 140 and below,going Race fans will be looking 19 Monitoring Unity, the there will be a heavy racing’. are carded to be run at 1570 metres, which is forward to the resumption BTC were finally given presence of police to There will be pre-racing the Garrison scheduled to be run at of racing, which like so permission to start the monitor this. betting at the BTC from Savannah, with post 4:30pm. many other sports, not 2021 season from this However, the BTC has 8:00am until 3:00pm time for the first race Eight horses have taken only in Barbados, but Friday, but put a few things in place today, and from 7:00am to being 12:30pm. entry, With Celestial world wide have suffered understandably, at this for race fans and punters 10:30am tomorrow. (CH) 18 • Thursday June 17, 2021 The Barbados Advocate

Holder cautions Windies against Jayden Seales workload GROS ISLET, St Lucia – by Cricket West Indies. Under-19 World Cup in see not only the way he Former Test captain “I just hope that we South Africa. bowled but the way the Jason Holder says he is manage him well, and Included in the Test team rallied around him,” thrilled by the when I say manage him reserves for last Holder said. emergence of rookie well, we still have to December’s tour of New “I was actually fast bowling talent, understand that Jayden Zealand, the Trinidadian commenting on his first Jayden Seales, but has [was playing] his second produced an ordinary Test wicket and everybody cautioned authorities first-class game and his effort in his only first-class was saying how they really against putting too first Test match,” Holder game for West Indies A, enjoyed how we got around heavy a workload on pointed out. taking a single wicket from him.” the teenager too early “So the body will take a 21 overs. “I honestly felt as if I was to guard against little bit of time to adjust to However, selectors taking my first Test wicket burnout. the workload, and we’ve persisted with him, when Jayden got his first The 19-year-old made an got to be very very careful keeping him as part of the wicket against Petersen. It impressive Test debut last not to bowl him to the Test setup for the Sri was a pleasing moment for weekend despite playing a ground.” Lanka series last March as me.” single first-class match, “I think sometimes we a developmental player. He continued:“The most picking up three wickets get excited with a young Handed his debut last impressive thing about against South Africa in a prospect such as Jayden Friday,Seales showed little Jayden’s debut for me was spell that saw him bowl and throw him into all signs of nerves, striking in the sustenance of his with pace and movement three formats.” his first over when he consistency. He was just on a lively pitch at the “I would just personally removed Petersen, and there or thereabouts, Fast bowler Jayden Seales celebrates one of his Daren Sammy National like to see a gradual also knocked over opener nagging. three wickets on debut on the opening day of the Stadium here. buildup with him into the Aiden Markram (60) and “He asked tonnes of first Test last Thursday. Holder,who played a key other formats if that’s the debutant Kyle Verreynne questions at multiple role in Seales’s first Test direction Cricket West (6) late on an opening day, stages of the game which is my body going, [because] I the second and final Test wicket when he snared a Indies wants to go.” to keep West Indies in the very, very impressive for a am really looking forward which bowls off here regulation catch at second Seales has never played contest after the hosts had 19-year-old and I think the to playing a lot more Test Friday. slip to account for debutant regional first-class cricket been earlier dismissed for sky is the limit for him if he matches with him or T20 West Indies trail 1-0 Keegan Petersen, said it but came to prominence 97. can just stay fit. games or ODIs.” after losing the first Test was important the player after shining for West “I’m very,very excited for “Hopefully I can keep my Seales is likely to feature by an innings and 63-runs was now properly handled Indies at last year’s ICC Jayden. It was special to performances going and again for West Indies in inside 2-1/2 days. Harden available, Irving out for Nets as they try to advance MILWAUKEE – The drain his veteran team today after spraining his Brooklyn Nets will this early in the right ankle in Game 4. continue to play without postseason as the Nets Durant picked up the Kyrie Irving and don’t chase their first NBA slack Tuesday by know exactly what kind of championship. With all collecting 49 points, 17 production they will get the injuries involving star rebounds and 10 assists. from James Harden as the players across the league, He became the first player star players deal with Nash acknowledged he in NBA history to have at injuries. thinks “the championship least 45 points,15 None of that might this year will be decided rebounds and 10 assists in make any difference if on health as much as a playoff game. Kevin Durant keeps anything.” That continued an performing the way he has But he also wants to impressive postseason for thus far in Brooklyn’s avoid a Game 7. Durant, who is averaging second-round playoff “There is no 33.6 points, 10.8 rebounds, series with the Milwaukee championship if you don’t 5.8 assists, 2 steals and 1.4 Bucks. get out of this series,” blocks in this series. The Nets own a 3-2 Nash said. “There’s “He’s the best player in series lead thanks largely obviously a point where the world right now,” to Durant, who delivered a you have to go and you Bucks forward and two- performance for the ages have to play like we did time MVP Giannis as Brooklyn rallied from a last night. If it presents Antetokounmpo said after Brooklyn Nets forward Kevin Durant, left, clenches his fist next to 17-point deficit in a 114- itself that we don’t have to Game 5. Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) in the waning sec- 108 Game 5 victory overburden them, we’d be The Bucks wasted a onds of the Nets’ 114-108 victory in Game 5 of a second-round NBA basket- Tuesday at Brooklyn. happy not to. But if we golden opportunity to take ball playoff series Tuesday, June 15, 2021, in New York. That leaves the Nets have to, we have to. That’s control of the series when facing a dilemma as the just the nature of it.” they couldn’t hang on to Game 6, 8:30 p.m. EDT, Harden. The nine-time can only make him more series returns to Nash said both Durant their big lead in Game 5. ESPN. All-Star and 2018 MVP comfortable and improve Milwaukee for Game 6 and Harden felt fine after Now they find themselves — NEED TO KNOW: A clearly isn’t at full if physically he’s OK, and today.After Durant played their heavy workloads in a must-win situation. victory would send the strength, but perhaps his so far he is.” all 48 minutes and Harden Tuesday. “We’ve got to focus on Nets beyond the second scoring totals might go up — INJURY WATCH: played 46 minutes Harden shot 1 of 10 and ourselves and control round of the playoffs for in Game 6 now that he’s Nash says Harden is avail- Tuesday, how long can scored just five points but what we can control,” the first time since they shaken off the rust. “I able but Irving won’t play they reasonably play in had eight assists and six Antetokounmpo said. made back-to-back NBA think there are certain today. Bucks guard Donte Game 6? rebounds in his first action “What we can control is Finals appearances in things that he’s going to DiVincenzo hasn’t played “I think that’s since tightness in his right our effort, and going into 2002 and 2003. The home feel more comfortable with the entire series and is out something that we have to hamstring knocked him Game 6, hopefully we can team has won every game just from the comfort hav- for the rest of the season feel out as we go,” Nets out in the opening minute bring it and put ourselves in this series and the Nets ing played more basket- after tearing a ligament in coach Steve Nash said of Game 1. in position to win the are 0-4 in Milwaukee this ball, having a game under his left ankle during yesterday. Irving missed all of game.” season. his belt, having felt it out Milwaukee’s first-round Nash would rather not Game 5 and won’t play NETS AT BUCKS — KEEP AN EYE ON: there,” Nash said. “That series with Miami. The Barbados Advocate Thursday June 17, 2021 • 19

REAL ESTATE REAL ESTATE REAL ESTATE REAL ESTATE All enquiries to Fortesque, St Philip Dalkeith, Christ Church (246) 253 6319/ 828-4800 Agricultural Land 17,371 sq ft approved for or (246) 247 4469 494,500 sq ft $1,100,000 shops and offices $495,000 Silver Sands, Christ Church VEHICLES TEL: 247-4469 7,129 sq ft $160,000 Roebuck Street, Bridgetown SELLING WHOLE CEL: 284-4667 Shopping Mall/Office space OR IN PARTS 253-6319 Bushy Park, St. Philip $8,100,000 negotiable 24,000 sq ft $190,000 2002 LANCER: Email: Batts Rock, St Michael caribbeanpropertiesltd Apes Hill, St. James Guest House, 12,078 sq ft ENGINE, AUTOMATIC @gmail.com 31,000 sq ft upward $2,850,000 negotiable TRANSMISSION, DOORS, Large lots at $15 per sq ft BUMPERS, HEAD LIGHTS, PROPERTIES Cane Garden, St Thomas TAIL LIGHTS AND MOST Mount Wilton, St. Thomas 3.6 acres approved OTHER PARTS Kirtons, St Philip 15,500 sq ft and 22,066 sq ft Roadfront $300,000 and $220,000 3 bedroom plus $1,650,000 negotiable Call: 834-3766 2 bedroom apt 4,790 sq ft $685,000 Union, St. Philip Fitts Village, St James 7560 sq ft Guest House, 4 Suites JOB SEEKERS Amity Lodge, Ch Ch $150,000 6,135 sq ft 3 bedroom plus $750,000 negotiable Honest lady seeking job 1 bedroom apt Thorpes, St. James cleaning and ironing, 6,646 sq ft $650,000 11,376 sq ft with structure Mason Hill Street The City Monday to Friday. $235,000 26,500 sq ft with buildings Gibbons, Ch Ch $4,000,000 negotiable 3 bedroom plus Cottage, St George Tel: 822-0591 2 bedroom apt 5000 sq ft 9,835 sq ft $110,000 (negotiable) REAL ESTATE REAL ESTATE $675,000 (reduced) Marley Vale, St Philip Black Rock, St. Michael Morningside, St Philip 21,780 sq ft $275,000 Warehouse/Storage Breezy Hill, St Philip 4567 sq ft $133,000 4000 sf space 23,861 sq ft 3 bedroom, 2 bath Sandford, St Philip $900,000 (reduced) reduced to $298,000 Jupiter Gardens, St Peter 16,356 sq ft $300,000 7312 sq ft Foul Bay, St. Philip Black Rock, St Michael $133,000 (negotiable) COMMERCIAL Approved for condos, 3 bedroom, 1 bath 39,242 sq ft $1,600,000. 6732 sq ft $360,000 Bagatelle, St. Thomas Mount Standfast, St James 62000 sq ft into 2 lots Two properties on Dover, Christ Church Enterprise, Christ Church $520,000 each, or 22,714 sq ft. Hotel 18 rooms fully operational 3 bedroom, 2 bath $1M for both Asking $1,200,000 $2,950,000 neg under offer 5062 sq ft $390,000 (reduced) NOTICES NOTICES NOTICES The Belle, St George Plantation style House BARBADOS BARBADOS BARBADOS Standing on 4 acres $1.1M IN THE SUPREME COURT IN THE MATTER OF IN THE SUPREME COURT Frere Pilgrim, Christ Church THE ESTATE of 3 bedroom, 2 baths with OF JUDICATURE OF JUDICATURE two bedroom apartment. DAPHNE DAUSSOIGNE 4,387 sq ft. $850,000 WILLIAMS ALSO High Court KNOWN AS DAPHNE HIGH COAURT Hanson Heights, St George 8321 sq ft $595,000 WILLIAMS, DECEASED IN THE ESTATE OF IN THE ESTATE OF JACQUE- Ealing Grove, Christ Church MURIEL HARDING NOTICE LINE PAMELA DANIEL, 3 bedroom, 2 1/2 baths 9320 sq ft $565,000 also known as DECEASED MURIEL MARTHA HARDING, NOTICE is hereby given in LOTS FOR SALE accordance with Section 31 of PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby deceased the Trustee Act, Chapter 250 to Boarded Hall, Christ Church given that an application is 10,429 sq ft $157,000 all persons having any claim PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby upon or affecting the Estate of being made for the following Westbury Road, St Michael given that an application is Daphne Daussoigne Williams Grant of Probate namely:- 2,520 sq ft $45,360 being made for the following also known as Daphne Goodland Gardens, Ch Ch Grant of Probate to the estate of Williams, deceased, late of PROBATE OF THE WILL dated 9,605 sq ft $145,000 "Pearl's Haven", Senior Citizens the abovenamed deceased late the 10th day of November 2010 Residence, 127 Arawak Road, of JACQUELINE PAMELA Nursery Road, St Philip of Passage Road in the parish Chancery Lane, Christ Church 9,266 sq ft $139,000 DANIEL of Saint Michael in Barbados in Barbados who died in , deceased late of Love Lashley Road, St Philip who died at the Queen Barbados on the 16th day of and Care Nursing Home, 38 5,839 sq ft, $150,000 Elizabeth Hospital, Martindales June 2010 to send particulars Dover in the parish of Christ Salters, St George Road in the parish of St. of their claims duly attested to Church in this Island who died 2 lots 32,760 sq ft, $230,000 the undersigned qualified Michael on the 18th February, at Love and Care Nursing Administrator Robert Neville Home, Dover in the parish of Cave Hill Drive, St. Lucy 2021 by SUZETTE GRIFFITH 14,876 sq ft. $110,000 Williams of the said Estate in Christ Church on the 4th day of the Executrix and Trustee care of Carrington & Sealy, May 2020 by WILLIAM Bushy Park, St. Philip named in the said will of the Attorneys-at-Law of Belmont 17,000 sq ft $170,000 ANTHONY DANIEL the sole deceased. House, Belmont Road, St. Inchcape, St. Philip Michael on or before the 30th Executor named in the Will of 4355 sq ft $ 96,000 day of September 2021 after the said deceased. An application shall be which date the Administrator will Belle, St. George submitted to the Supreme Court 4 acres $400,000 convey and distribute the assets An Application shall be fourteen (14) days after the date of the Estate having regard only submitted to the Registrar of the Haggatt Hall, St. Michael of the Notice in the Official to valid claims then notified. 6336 sq ft $126,000 Supreme Court fourteen (14) Under Offer Gazette and from the second days from the date of Notice in Notice of this advertisement. AND all persons indebted to the Cane Garden, St. Thomas said Estate are requested the Official Gazette and from 7,000 sf to 18,000 sq ft to settle their indebtedness the date of the second notice of Private entrance. Dated this 16th day From $187,681 without further delay. this advertisement. of June, 2021 Ragged Point, St. Philip Dated this 17th day 8,267 sq ft $166,000 Smith & Smith of June, 2021. Dated the 17th day Rolling Hills, St. George Attorney-at-Law 12,000 sq ft Carrington & Sealy, of June 2021 for the Applicant $310,000 (negotiable) Attorneys-at-Law Ocean City, St. Philip Pinfold Street for Robert Neville Williams, William A. Daniel 6150 sq ft $123,000 Bridgetown Administrastor Executor 20 • Thursday June 17, 2021 The Barbados Advocate

Regular Market BARBADOS STOCK REPORT Security Volume High Low Market Advance/ Price Decline FIRSTCARIBBEAN INTERNATIONAL BANK 136,469 $1.80 $1.80 $1.80 $0.00 June 16, 2021 CAVE SHEPHERD AND COMPANY LIMITED 9,441 $4.05 $4.05 $4.05 $0.00 EPPLEY C'BEAN PROPERTY FUND SCC - VAL FUND 6,026 $0.57 $0.57 $0.57 $0.00 Four securities traded firm as 155,600 shares traded on the Regular Market, with a total value of $295,009.47. FirstCaribbean GODDARD ENTERPRISES LIMITED 3,664 $2.10 $2.10 $2.10 $0.00 International Bank was the volume leader trading 136,469 shares at $1.80. They were followed by Cave Shepherd and Company Limited and Eppley Caribbean Property Fund SCC – Value Fund which traded 9,441 and 6,026 shares, respectively. Deposit Receipts Security Previous Current Advance/ Close Close Decline EMERA DEPOSIT RECEIPT $23.28 $23.41 $0.13

BARBADOSBARBADOS STSTOCKOCK EXCHANGEEXCHANGE SHARE SUMMARY INFORMATION Wednesday June 16, 2021 INDICES LAST TRADE VOLUME HIGH LOW LAST CURRENT PRICE BID ASK BID ASK TODAY'S TRADING LAST TRADING CHANGES DATE CLOSE CLOSE CHANGE PRICE PRICE SIZE SIZE June 16, 2021 June 15, 2021 Local 2,444.69 2,444.55 0.14 ABV Investments Incorporated 15-Oct-20 - - - $0.05 $0.05 - $0.02 $0.30 8,080 10,498 Cross-list 1,140.86 1,140.86 - BICO Limited 07-May-21 - - - $3.11 $3.11 - $3.10 - 70 - Composite 598.81 598.78 0.03 MARKET CAPITALISATION (in millions) Banks Holdings Limited -+ 09-Dec-19 - - - $4.85 $4.85 - - - - - TODAY'S TRADING LAST TRADING CHANGES Barbados Dairy Industries Limited -+ 04-Oct-19 - - - $3.00 $3.00 - - - - - June 16, 2021 June 15, 2021 Local 4,914.51 4,914.23 0.29 Barbados Farms Limited 18-Mar-21 - - - $0.68 $0.68 - $0.30 $0.40 7,574 6,561 Cross-list 145.67 145.67 - Composite 5,060.19 5,059.90 0.29 Cave Shepherd and Company Limited 16-Jun-21 9,441 $4.05 $4.05 $4.05 $4.05 $0.00 $4.05 $4.10 559 3,915 MUTUAL FUND FirstCaribbean International Bank 16-Jun-21 136,469 $1.80 $1.80 $1.80 $1.80 $0.00 $1.80 $2.00 163,531 10,044 June 16, 2021 ENDED NAME OF FUND NAV OFFER BID NAV Eppley Caribbean Property Fund SCC 12-Apr-21 - - - $0.16 $0.16 - - $0.16 - 69,330 CHANGE - Dev Fund 11-Jun-21 REPUBLIC CAPITAL GROWTH FUND w 1.3239 0.0123 11-Jun-21 REPUBLIC INCOME FUND w 1.2666 0.0003 Eppley Caribbean Property Fund SCC 16-Jun-21 6,026 $0.57 $0.57 $0.57 $0.57 $0.00 $0.57 - 243,974 - 11-Jun-21 REPUBLIC PROPERTY FUND w 0.6755 -0.0001 -Value Fund 11-Jun-21 FORTRESS CARIBBEAN GROWTH FUND w 7.2026 7.2026 7.2026 0.1148 11-Jun-21 FORTRESS HIGH INTEREST FUND - ACC. w 2.1185 0.0070 Goddard Enterprises Limited 16-Jun-21 3,664 $2.10 $2.10 $2.10 $2.10 $0.00 $2.06 $2.10 10,000 692 11-Jun-21 FORTRESS HIGH INTEREST FUND - DIST. w 1.0114 0.0033 31-May-21 ROYAL FIDELITY SELECT BALANCED FUND m 5.8176 5.8176 5.7012 0.0466 Insurance Corporation of B’dos Limited 29-Apr-21 - - - $2.00 $2.00 - $1.78 $1.90 56,180 5,000 31-May-21 ROYAL FIDELITY STRATEGIC GROWTH FUNDm 1.0989 1.0989 1.0769 0.0156 31-May-21 ROYAL FIDELITY PREMIUM INCOME FUND m 1.6761 1.6761 1.6426 0.0041 One Caribbean Media Limited 30-Mar-21 - - - $2.20 $2.20 - - $2.20 - 1,601 11-Jun-21 SAGICOR GLOBAL BALANCED FUND w 2.87 0.02 Sagicor Financial Corporation Pref 6.5% 23-Jun-16 - - - $2.26 $2.26 - - - - - 11-Jun-21 SAGICOR SELECT GROWTH FUND w 1.77 0.01 11-Jun-21 SAGICOR PREFERRED INCOME FUND w 0.97 0.00 Sagicor Financial Corporation Limited -+ 29-Nov-19 - - - $2.80 $2.80 - - - - - * Indicates the Fund is currently ex-div NOTES: QUOTATIONS AND NET ASSET VALUE PER SHARE ARE SUPPLIED BY THE West India Biscuit Company Limited 19-May-21 - - - $31.27 $31.27 - $31.27 - 15 - FUND MANAGEMENT. THE OFFERING PRICE INCLUDES NET ASSET VALUE PLUS ENTRY COSTS. Emera Deposit Receipt 14-Aug-20 - - - $23.28 $23.41 $0.13 $20.75 - 10 - m = monthly valuation, q = quarterly valuation, w = weekly

TOTAL SHARES BOUGHT & SOLD 155,600 Fixed Income Last Trade Last Current Bid Ask Bid Ask Date Close Close Price Price Size Size * = Security is Trading X-Div GOB Series B 03-Jun-21 $60.00 $60.00 $55.00 $65.00 250,000 6,091 GOB Series D 12-Nov-19 $50.00 $50.00 - $50.00 - 5,078 *+* = Security is Suspended GOB Series F 31-May-21 $89.00 $89.00 - - - - ** = Rights Issued GOB Series I 24-Mar-20 $65.00 $65.00 - $70.00 - 19,617 NOTICES NEWS DIVIDEND NOTICES Goldman Sachs delays Eppley Caribbean Property Fund Limited SCC – Value Fund – Directors have declared a dividend of one point eight ($0.008) cents per share to be paid on July 9th, 2021 to Shareholders on record at close of business on May 28th, 2021. return to office for workers PUT THROUGHT NOTICES GOLDMAN SACHS has its recent vaccination Sagicor Asset Management Incorporated would like to announce that the put-through of 205,668 shares in One Caribbean Media delayed plans to bring all survey, “the majority of our Limited at $2.20 set to take place on June 21st, 2021. UK staff back into the people have either had their office after the first dose or expect to receive BSE NOTICES government extended it before Monday June 21”. COVID-19 PROCEDURAL UPDATE coronavirus restrictions However, a spokesman to July 19. confirmed the bank now Effective April 19th, 2021, the offices of the Barbados Stock Exchange Inc. (BSE) and the Barbados Central Securities Depository The bank had told staff to planned to get all staff back Inc. (BCSDI) have reopened. Our office hours are Monday to Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. be ready to return to the in the office after July 19. Kindly note that mandatory digital temperature checks and hand sanitizing for all persons entering the building will be enforced. These workplace in June, but Goldman Sachs’ group checks will be conducted on both staff and clients alike by trained personnel. While we acknowledge that every person with fever may confirmed the change in a chief executive, David not be COVID-19 positive and that some individuals may present without symptoms, please note that any person with a temperature note to workers late on Solomon, has described reading of 100˚ F (37.8˚ C) or over will be denied entry to conduct business within our offices. Tuesday. working from home as “an We wish to thank you in advance for your understanding, however, we must emphasize that this is a necessary step for the protection Meanwhile, NatWest said aberration”, while James of staff and clients alike. its plans for “priority Gorman, the boss of rival US workers” to return on June investment bank Morgan TRADING SUSPENSION 21 were also under review. Stanley said: “If you can go The Barbados Stock Exchange Inc. (BSE) wishes to advise that due to non-compliance with Section 4.01.3 and subject to Section Its new working model into a restaurant in New 3.01.5.(1)(b) of the Rules of the Barbados Stock Exchange Inc. trading in the Common Shares of Banks Holdings Limited were could see just 13 per cent of York City,you can come into suspended effective December 10th, 2019. staff in the office full-time. the office.” Goldman Sachs However, NatWest said 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 Barbados Dairy Industries Limited International chief just over a third of its 59,300 were suspended effective December 10th, 2019. executive, Richard Gnodde, UK full-time employees told staff its office London would continue to work The Barbados Stock Exchange Inc. (BSE) wishes to advise that to facilitate the closing of the Scheme of Arrangement effected by way remained “open and remotely. Some 55 per cent of Section 99 of the Companies Act 1981 of Bermuda involving the transfer of all the issued and outstanding shares in Sagicor available” in line with of its staff would adopt a Financial Corporation Limited to Alignvest Acquisition II, it has suspended trading in the security Sagicor Financial Corporation Limited. government guidelines. hybrid model of working He added that according between the office and to “anonymised data” from home. The Barbados Advocate Thursday June 17, 2021 • 21

Andy Murray and Venus Williams given wildcards FORMER Wimbledon champions British players Jodie Burrage, Harriet received confirmation that she won’t allowed in the grounds. Andy Murray and Venus Williams Dart, Francesca Jones and Samantha compete,” said Wimbledon chief executive That will then rise throughout the have been given wildcards to play at Murray Sharan have also been given Sally Bolton. tournament before the two finals, which this year’s Championships at the All wildcards for the women’s singles. Both Wimbledon singles finals will be take place on the 15 000-capacity Centre England Club. On Tuesday,former men’s world number played in front of capacity crowds – the Court on July 10 and 11. Britain’s Murray, 34, won the 2013 and one Murray made an emotional and first UK outdoor sporting events to do so Tickets will go on sale on the Wimbledon 2016 men’s singles titles, while 40-year-old winning return in his first singles match since the start of the coronavirus website at 13:00 BST yesterday, 17 June, Williams has won the women’s singles on on grass for three years as he reached the pandemic. with those wanting to apply having to five occasions. second round at Queen’s. With the event part of a government register an account by 00:00 BST earlier Katie Boulter is one of five British Japan’s world number two Naomi trial for the suspension of masks and social yesterday. women joining Williams in the draw. Osaka is still on the Wimbledon entry list distancing, face coverings will not have to All ticket-holders will be required to Spanish teenager Carlos Alcaraz, plus after pulling out of the recent French Open be worn when spectators are in their seats. show proof of Covid status on entry,either home trio Liam Broady, Jay Clarke and and revealing she had suffered from However, they will have to be worn by in the form of both vaccinations or a Jack Draper, received men’s wildcards. depression. fans moving around the grounds, and negative lateral flow test. Alcaraz, 18, is the youngest player The 23-year-old said she would “take organisers “expect there still to be a form “We encourage members of the public to ranked inside the men’s world top 200 and some time away” from the sport and pulled of social distancing” around the grounds take note of the obligations, particularly earlier this month became the youngest out of this week’s event in Berlin. and in queues. relating to Covid-status certification, man to reach the third round of the French “At this point in time she’s entered into The tournament starts on 28 June and before purchasing a ticket,” said the All Open in 29 years. the Championships and we haven’t there will initially be 50 per cent capacity England Club. Cameron Norrie to play Jack Draper in all-British quarter-final British number two Cameron Norrie will Andy Murray in 2006. against players ranked in the world’s top Djokovic have earned as many victories face teenage compatriot Jack Draper in Draper, a beaten finalist in the 2018 25 this year.After edging a hard-fought first the Queen’s quarter-finals after both won Wimbledon boys’ singles, is seen as one of “To be a quarter-finalist at Queen’s set, Norrie eased away in the second as second-round matches yesterday. the nation’s brightest prospects and sounds amazing,” said Draper,who seems Karatsev appeared to be hampered by an Norrie, 25, won 7-5 6-2 against Russian showed why by beating Italian world to thrives on the big occasion and injury after a fall. fifth seed Aslan Karatsev, a semi-finalist number 19 Jannik Sinner in his opening regularly pumped up the crowd. The Briton, now at a career-high 41st in at the Australian Open. match at Queen’s. “I thought I blew it near the end but I’m the world, has won 14 matches against an Draper set up the all-British match with That was his first win on the ATP Tour glad I stuck with it. The crowd helped me opponent ranked above him this year. a 7-6 (7-5) 7-6 (7-0) win against and he backed it up with another get over the line.” “He’s having a great year and won a lot Kazakhstan’s Alexander Bublik. impressive victory against the Norrie has won 27 of his 39 matches so this year so it’s a huge win for me,” said The 19-year-old is the youngest British unpredictable and unorthodox Bublik. far in 2021 – only top-10 players Stefanos Norrie, who has reached the third round player to reach an ATP quarter-final since Norrie has won eight matches this year Tsitsipas, Andrey Rublev and Novak of the past three Grand Slams. 22 • Thursday June 17, 2021 The Barbados Advocate Russia back Italy impress again in 3-0 win on track in over Switzerland at Euro 2020 Euros after ROME – The wingers sprint 2018 World Cup. the 89th for his second score of onrushing Locatelli, who tapped forward like Ferraris. The Italy extended its unbeaten the tournament. in from close range. 1-0 win over midfielders are just as streak to 29 matches — one shy Giorgio Chiellini had a goal “Manu and I know each other capable at scoring as the of the team record — and kept its waved off by video review early in very well,” Berardi said.“He was Finland forwards. And the reserves 10th clean sheet in that run. the match because of a handball. smart to give me the ball and look like starters. Mancini, however, suggested Then the Italy captain exited carry on the run.” ST PETERSBURG, Russia – A new-look Italy is impressing that Italy still trails France, with a left thigh injury. Added Mancini: “It was an Russia’s Aleksei Miranchuk with its offensive flair at the Portugal and Belgium on the list Italy leads Group A with a six extraordinary goal.” scored a stunning first half stop- European Championship. of tournament favorites. points after overwhelming And to think that Locatelli only page time winner against Finland Midfielder Manuel Locatelli “One of them is the World Cup Turkey 3-0 in the tournament gained his starting spot because yesterday to put his team’s Euro scored two goals Wednesday and champion, one is the European opener. Wales is next with four of an injury to the more 2020 campaign back on track with the Azzurri beat Switzerland 3-0 champion and one has been first points earlier after beating experienced Marco Verratti, who a 1-0 victory that keeps Group B to become the first team to reach in the ranking for quite a while,” Turkey 2-0 in Baku. is expected back for the next wide open. the last 16 at Euro 2020, and Mancini said. “They’ve been Switzerland has one point and game against Wales. Man-of-the-match Miranchuk they did it with a game to spare. shaped over time and it’s only Turkey has zero. At age 23, Locatelli became the scooped his shot into the far top They also did it with their 10th normal that they’re ahead of us. “They caused us a lot of tournament’s youngest scorer so corner as Russia, unbeaten consecutive victory. But anything can happen in problems and we weren’t far. against Finland since their first “I’m fortunate to have great soccer.It’s not such a sure thing.” (playing) at 100%,” Switzerland Italy goalkeeper Gianluigi meeting in 1912, made amends players who enjoy playing soccer, Locatelli’s first goal came coach Vladimir Petkoviç said. Donnarumma preserved the for their loss to Belgium with their like to have fun and take some following a textbook exchange “We weren’t secure on the pitch, shutout with a double save on first win in their last seven risks — which is the essence of with Sassuolo teammate which is normally not our Steven Zuber late in the second matches at Euro finals. soccer,” Italy coach Roberto Domenico Berardi midway character.” half. “We got the job done, we are Mancini said. through the first half. His second Locatelli’s first goal was an The Azzurri have now scored moving forward,” Miranchuk said. As usual — and perhaps the came with a long, low shot offensive masterclass. 30 unanswered goals over their “We need to capitalize on our mo- only characteristic carried on shortly after the break that left He started it off with a long last 10 matches. ments. This is a tournament that from Italy teams of the past — Switzerland goalkeeper Yann pass from within Italy’s half to In the final group games, Italy features good teams, so each mo- the defense was impenetrable. Sommer immobile. Berardi streaking down the right remains in Rome to face Wales ment can be a unique chance.You It’s quite a turnaround for a Ciro Immobile added the third flank. Berardi then cut inside while Switzerland returns to have to score.” team that failed to qualify for the with another long-range effort in and crossed back to the Baku to face Turkey. The Finns, winners 1-0 over Denmark in their first game that was marked by Christian Eriksen’s heart attack on the pitch, almost made the perfect start when Joel Pohjanpalo's third minute header beat the Russian keeper but was ruled offside after a VAR review. It was Russia, fired up by the home crowd, who took control in the first half, with Finland sitting back and soaking up the pressure. The visitors waited for the occa- sional break and both Pohjanpalo and Teemu Pukki tested goal- keeper Matvei Safonov.An injury to Mario Fernandes after a rough fall in the 26th minute did not shift Russia's focus and his re- placement Vyacheslav Karavaev almost tapped in a cutback at the far post minutes after coming on. Their dominance finally paid off in stoppage time thanks to a piece of magic from Miranchuk, who took on two defenders on the right, changed direction and scooped the ball into the far corner with a su- perb left-footed effort with Russia’s first shot on target. The Finns shot out of the blocks after the break with Pukki carv- ing out two chances early on. That, however,came with a risk as it opened up spaces for Russia, who were a threat on the break with Rifat Zhemaletdinov’s low shot veering just wide in the 67th and Daler Kuzyaev’s curled effort forcing a superb save from keeper Italy players celebrate their second goal during the Euro 2020 soccer championship group A match between Italy and Lukas Hradecky as Finland’s en- Switzerland at the Olympic stadium in Rome, Italy, yesterday. ergy gradually faded. Real Madrid announces exit of Sergio Ramos after 16 years MADRID – Sergio Ramos is Madrid have called a news Ramos.” Ramos missed much of the past a member of the Spain team officially leaving Real Madrid conference yesterday as “an The 35-year-old defender has season with injuries and was not which won an unprecedented title after 16 years and four institutional act of tribute and failed to agree a new contract and selected by Spain for the hat trick at Euro 2008, the 2010 Champions League titles. farewell to our captain Sergio will leave as a free agent. European Championship.He was World Cup and Euro 2012. The Barbados Advocate Thursday June 17, 2021 •23

P R O HOROSCOPES S A ARIES : You might admit to having been so focused on N a particular goal, relationship or intention that you haven't D been paying attention to other things that are going on. There is someone who is envious of your success. They C would happily snatch what they can for themselves. Your O good sense and a thoughtful approach will be needed to N tackle this situation. S

TAURUS : You don't want to draw the attention of people who could stand in the way of your aims. You have something important to do and the best way to get on with this is to keep a low profile. Disagreements in the family get you down. A compromise will be found if you discuss things calmly and quietly. Z GEMINI : Jobs you have been working on have been I keeping you behind the scenes. It may have become a habit T to sit back and watch the world go by without making an S effort to join in. It will feel as if you have to teach yourself how to be sociable again. You could begin by contacting a friend you haven't seen for a while.

CANCER : Depending on which way you look at it, you can gain in a number of ways from today's opportunities and potentials. Be ready and willing to put your knowledge and talents to good use. Don't reject the idea either, of spending some time learning new skills. R E LEO : You don't believe the reason why a partner or X colleague leaves you with the major part of work you should be sharing. It would be great if you could get the M chance to check out their statement but because you have O so much to do, all you can do, is focus on getting it done R ' which is more than other people seem to be doing. G A VIRGO : Do your best to be patient with people who are N annoying you. Someone is asking questions because they are trying to learn something new. Words spoken in haste will be regretted later as it will just take a few kind suggestions to help boost their confidence and this is what they may need so badly.

LIBRA : Your partner or another loved one is absolutely P against something you intended to do. You're tempted to H carry on with this regardless. How will they feel if they A find out what you are involved in? It may be that you won't N mind because this is nothing to be ashamed of. T O SCORPIO : You're uncomfortable with a secret you have M been asked to keep. You know this could cause someone some upset if they were to find out you knew about it. If it goes against your conscience you might start thinking about pulling out of certain arrangements, plans or involvements. The last thing you want to do is hurt anyone.

SAGITTARIUS : The more you enjoy your job, the more fulfilling and rewarding your lifestyle will be. If you are M looking for new challenges, more fun and stimulation, it A might be time for a job change. Work should not be a R chore. An invoice you had forgotten about needs to be Y paid. W CAPRICORN : Try to keep your plans on the flexible O side. Even if you have made firm arrangements it's R unlikely you will be able to concentrate. As time passes T your mood will swing more towards pleasure activities. H You want to relax and even to enjoy some fun company for a change.

AQUARIUS : Be careful about how much you reveal to others. A light-hearted chat could lead to some M embarrassing moments when someone discovers you have O skills that could be useful to them or when suddenly, a T friend asks to borrow some cash. If a conversation leads H to you being asked to do others a favour, think carefully E before you respond. R

PISCES : You are ready for a career change. Whether you G are looking for work or you're thinking about applying for O a senior position, this is something you've been O considering for a while. A lot of this will stem from S E changes in your financial situation which has brought a need for you to find ways of increasing your income. Horse racing resumes with a 10 race card

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Former NUPW leader discusses NO SO FAST move to elevate President RETIRED General In addition, he said, that of behaviour one normally who is employed or who sits in something orchestrated, he Secretary of the National members who are pushing to associates with an NUPW a position on the Union’s declined to comment and Union of Public Workers have the union do away with Council meeting. executive, has to recuse refused to indicate. (NUPW), Joseph Goddard is the post of General Secretary Mr. McDowall is the himself/herself from meetings “My real concern also and I adamant that Akanni for that of Secretary General, President of the NUPW that might be called to discuss am very disgusted about it, was McDowall should not be must be fully paid up and he is whereas Wayne Walrond is the filling the post,” he reiterated. the mood of some persons in the elevated to the position of not sure if all of those who are Acting General Secretary. He repeated that as far as he meeting, and the decision to call Secretary General of the plugging for him have done so. “To fill any position in the knows there is no provision for in the police to apparently bring organisation. He is Some 140 persons signed the NUPW the post has to be the position of Secretary the proceedings to order,” currently the President. petition but only 83 were paid advertised, the duties which the General in the union. revealed Goddard. Goddard has told The up, according to Goddard. position carries, and a salary “We got the rules and the staff The comments by Goddard Barbados Advocate ahead of He further argued that the must be quoted in the manual outlining the who served for many years in today’s NUPW meeting, that union does not have provision advertisement,” he explained to procedures of how union that position, are the latest the public sector union has for a Secretary General. The Barbados Advocate.He business must be conducted,” twist in the saga involving the rules and regulations for He also revealed that the noted that the names of Goddard stated. union. anyone keen on contesting office Council meeting the union held candidates who are shortlisted The meeting was attended by The controversy involving the within the organization to left a lot to be desired.According are then sent to the General a number of past presidents and NUPW has evoked enormous follow and that as far as he to Goddard, there was shouting Council. senior officials. public comments especially on knows this has not been done. and cross talking, not the type “Furthermore any person Asked whether this was social media. (JB) Taxi fraternity keeping a positive outlook MEMBERS of the local taxi fraternity remain optimistic that as more cruise ships and cruise passengers return to the island business will pick up for them. Communications, Informa- tion and Marketing Officer with the Alliance Owners of Public Transport (AOPT), Mark A. Haynes, whose body represents some taxi operators, told this to The Barbados Advocate recently. He said presently some members of the fraternity “are having their financial challenges.” He pointed out some rely “exclusively on the locals to move persons to and from supermarkets and to take persons to funerals and various places like that” to earn an income weekly. He said this is currently the case because “the tourist sector is down.” WATER SUPPLY PROJECT IN PROGRESS: Work has continued in the north of the island in In recent days, the Celebrity relation to Government’s Water Supply Network Upgrade (WatSNUP) Project. The project, which is funded by the Caribbean Development Bank (CDB) is progressing at Half Acre, St. Lucy. The Barbados Advocate got a glimpse of the works being done OUTLOOK on Page 6 recently.

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