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Speak to any of the SSCAA executives or attendees at the an- nual Golf Tournament and they’ll tell you, without a doubt, it’s the golf tournament. Its organizers have certainly always ap- proached the Tourna- ment with intent to deliver “FUN” and from all reports they have delivered just that and more over the years. This year’s Tourna- ment will be held at the Bethesda Golf Course, located at 12808 Warden Avenue in Stouffville, on Sat- C
urday July 12. Regis- C tration begins at 6:30 n a e b b i r a am. The Shotgun Start n a e b b i r a Bodacious Beauty: time will be 7:45 am. This lovely lady was a The $120 entry fee standout among the many includes a cart, hole beautiful models display- prizes and a BBQ Lunch. The Bethesda ing Carnival Nationz 2014 Course offers towel equipped locker costumes at the Band’s Saints Golf room facilities. The day’s fun will in- recent Launching. Carnival clude a $10,000 Hole In One prize spon- Nationz’ 2014 Presentation J sored by Aparco Insurance Brokers. J Havana will celebrate the The tournament started at Deer Band’s 10th Anniversary as Fuh Fun l e w e “Fuh Fun” - is that the name Creek with a small group of twenty-four. l e w e a participant in Toronto’s of Toronto’s most dynamic Steak and Beer and lots of fellowship annual Carnival. Caribbean music band ? Or is were the order of the day. The Inaugural it the “MANTRA” of the an- event concluded with a commitment to nual Saint Stanislaus College repeat the event and from there sprung Alumni Association (SSCAA) the Annual Golf Tournament which now Golf Tournament? attracts as many as 144 “golfers!” PAGE 4 CARIBBEAN GRAPHIC May 21, 2014 Happy 48th Independence Anniversary Guyana! t’s hard to believe that May ity. I rose rapidly through the Ranks, from readily assert that there was no nicer Independence, I can’t honestly say. It’s 26th this year will mark the Cadet to Lance Corporal. Finally to Cor- country on earth. Then, most unfor- now been almost a decade since I was I48th Anniversary of Guy- poral in only my third year which was also tunately, Burhamitis reared its ugly last there, nine years to be exact. ana’s Independence. Forty-eight sadly the very last of the Corps’ existence. head, transforming Guyana from being I’m due to visit the end of next month years sounds like a whole lot, If spending 6 years at Queen’s was the envy of the Caribbean to its ugliest though. I’m scheduled to cover the West being just two short of fifty. memorably enjoyable, imagine what member country. Indies – New Zealand 3rd Test at the As young as I was back then I can still it must have been like for a randy, not Deprived, by virtue of fraudulent elec- Providence Stadium. Although it’s been remember vividly some aspects of May half bad looking eighteen year old, to be tions, of the right to elect a government of around since the 2007 World Cup, I’ve 26, 1966. In particular when at National admitted to St Rose’s High to complete their choosing, Guyanese voted with their yet to actually see a Test Match there. Park the Union Jack was lowered, the his A Levels. One of about only 20 such feet. Thousands left the country, drain- I’m betting Providence’s won’t be colony of British Guiana ceased to exist young men, among a school population ing it of its most vital resource, the talent, half as enjoyable as any Bourda Test. and the Golden Arrowhead was raised of well over 500 teenage girls. intelligence and skills of its peoples. But who knows, I may yet be surprised. for the very first time to signify the birth Talk about being a cat amongst the Today 48 years after its Indepen- Can’t wait to see for myself what that of Guyana as a country. pigeons, it was nothing short of minor dence there are sadly probably now just will be like. Also exactly how’s life in 48 That night was the very first time miracle that I actually passed my Level’s. as many Guyanese living overseas as year old Guyana. I’ll be sure to share my I ever saw fireworks. The imprint on I was actually one of the very few of the there are in Guyana itself. Canada of impressions upon my return. my young impressionable mind was so male students that did. The distractions course, being one of the largest recipient Here’s wishing all Guyanese-Cana- indelible that even now, despite having from studying offered by the school’s countries. I often wonder what Guyana dians a very Happy 48th Independence witnessed numerous other arguably female population were just too great. would have been like today, if half of Anniversary. far more extravagant and impressive Regardless of age, most Guyanese those of us who left had stayed. fireworks displays over the years, I still who lived in the country during its first As to what Guyana is now actually like Cheers somehow remember that was the very decade of Independence will again, today, as it celebrates its 48th year of Tony McWatt best I’ve ever seen. There was a sense of excitement and expectation in the country back then. The optimism was so pervasive that it was al- CONSULATE GENERAL OF THE REPUBLIC OF GUYANA most tangible. In the decade that followed 505 CONSUMERS ROAD, SUITE 206, WILLOWDALE, ONTARIO M2J 4V8 Guyana was a very nice place to be. Georgetown, the capital, was fully Tel: 416-494-6040 Fax: 416-494-1530 Email: [email protected] living up to its reputation as the Garden ! ! City of the Caribbean. For me it was an idyllic backdrop to the most enjoyable A Greeting from Honorary Consul General Sattie Sawh on the years of my life. Occasion of Guyana’s 48th Independence Anniversary Years growing up, first in Forshaw Street where we lived until 1970. After that, Earl’s Avenue Subryanville became my home turf It is my pleasure to wish all Guyanese my deepest congratulations in the observance of Guyana’s 48th until I eventually left in 1981. independence anniversary. Those were years the days of which were filled outdoor pursuits, particular- This anniversary signals another step forward for our nation – a step towards continued progress and ly playing cricket on any available strip growth in all fields. Any anniversary lends itself to analyzing the past and the future, hoping to recognize of pasture, oftentimes at the side of the where we have come from and where we are going. While this is important, I urge all of us to not lose road. With bats made either a crudely sight of where we stand right now, at this moment in history. We are a fledgling nation of vast resources, fashioned piece of wood or a palm tree industrious citizenry, and determined leadership. The path we are on requires a steadfast attitude and a branch. Sponge, cork and rubber tube united effort – indeed, as the events to celebrate Guyanese independence in Canada show, much can be were the most widely used varieties of achieved through collective efforts. our street cricket balls. Anyone who like me attended Queen’s Our independence observances in Canada are manifold, and represent a wide-ranging and firm College in the early to mid-seventies will commitment to promoting our nation in Canada. Indeed, it would be my pleasure to have our Diaspora readily affirm that there’s no better place attend our various celebrations to observe independence this year: on Saturday May 24th, there will be a on earth to acquire a High School educa- grand independence dinner and dance at Elite Banquet Hall; on Monday May 26th at noon, we will be tion. Queen’s back them was maintaining staging a flag raising ceremony at Toronto’s City Hall, and; on Sunday, June 22nd, the 19th annual Guyana its firmly established widely accepted Independence Festival will be held for the first time at the Soccer Center (7601 Martin Grove Road, reputation, as one of the very best high Vaughan). These events all help us to place Guyana in the spotlight, and I encourage all to join in on the schools in the entire Caribbean. festivities. Feel free to contact the Guyana Consulate (416-494-6040) for any additional information you Learning was a lot of fun, so much may need. so that too many of us, myself included didn’t take our studies nearly as seri- 48 years of independence is not a small or insignificant anniversary – it is, in fact, a signal of an ously as we should have. We were far too unyielding commitment to growth and development. Our road, as a nation, has by no means been easy or busy engaged in the myriad of extracur- straightforward, but it is in the very nature of Guyanese to overcome adversity and persevere in spite of ricular activities the school had to offer. challenges. While we, in Canada, may be far removed from Guyana physically, our homeland remains I myself played cricket at Form, House deep within our hearts. Wherever we go and whatever we do, let us display our Golden Arrowhead with and School levels and football at the pride, and let us represent our nation with excellence in our fields of endeavor. former two. Explored being a Cub Scout for a year and was involved with the I reiterate my best wishes for this year’s celebrations of Guyana’s 48th anniversary of independence. Let Stage Society. I even played guitar pan us continue on the path of progress for the furtherance of national prosperity. Long live the Co-operative for a while in the school’s “Steel Orches- Republic of Guyana! tra!” That was mostly on account of my having a mega-sized teenage crush on the school’s sizzling hot Music Teacher Mrs McDavid. Me and just about every Sattie Sawh Second and Third Former in the school. Hon. Consul General Finally I settled on QC Cadets as my most favored non-cricketing school activ-
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Rihanna Facing Stolen Lyrics Lawsuit CALIFORNIA, In the latest bizarre Beyonce, her music mogul husband Jay wrote while incarcerated in the slammer. lions, in the satellite organization.” mega-celebrity lawsuit, a prisoner in Z, Kanye West, Rihanna and her ex-boo Dupree claims that the superstars and Dupree may nevertheless have fouled California is suing some of contempo- Chris Brown, seeking US$2.4 bi llion government agencies stole 3,000 songs up his original paperwork, based on an rary music’s brightest stars – including because of allegedly stolen song lyrics. from him and alleges that they “robbed order that Judge Carolyn Delaney is- Barbados’ pop princess Rihanna – for According to Dupree, the pop stars con- [him] for hundreds of millions, even bil- sued on April 30. well over US$2 billion. spired with the CIA, FBI, Homeland Secu- As first reported by Re-Tox, Rich- rity and other law enforcement agencies ard Dupree has filed a lawsuit against to spy on him in order to steal lyrics he Thieves Plunder Four Seasons BRIDGETOWN, The Four Seasons site And even though police have caught a earmarked to eventually become one of number of culprits over the past several Barbados’ plush tourism spots has been weeks, lawmen have been unable to transformed into an illegal free-for-all press charges as a result of lack of proof “shopping” centre. of ownership. • RRSPs • RESPs • ETFs Several thousand dollars’ worth of Police sources confirmed to the • TFSAs • STOCKs • MUTUAL FUNDS building supplies, including lumber, WEEKEND NATION that construction • RRIFs • BONDs • GICs tiles, plumbing fittings, steel, toilet material has been taken from a number bowls and urinals, are among items be- of people caught driving away with sup- • RDSPs ing illegally trucked away daily from the plies, with some of the illegal cargo now Isa M. Rahamat Investments, Retirements, Black Rock, St Michael location. stored at the Black Rock Police Station. Financial Advisor Manulife Securities Incorporated Estate and Tax Planning Manulife Securities Incorporated is a Member of the Canadian Investor Protection called for Brathwaite and Griffith to Fund. Manulife Securities and the block design are registered service marks and Improper be censured. trade marks of The Manufacturers Life Insurance Company and are used by it and its affiliates including Manulife Securities Incorporated. Comments BRIDGETOWN, The Lawyer for 17 Yorkdale Mall Tower Mount Gay 1 Yorkdale Road Suite 404, Toronto, ON, M6A 3A1 police officers who have challenged Telephone: (416) 787-1616 Ext. 230 | Toll-Free: 1-800-361-8726 Ext. 230 their omission from promotion two Pouring More Cellular: (416) 346-8883 | Fax: (416) 787-8998 years ago has accused Minister of Into Barbados E-mail: [email protected] Home Affairs Adriel Brathwaite and BRIDGETOWN Despite depressed acting Commissioner of Police Ty- economic conditions and less than rone Griffith of demonising and un- favourable sales of rum locally, justly chastising protesting officers. managing director of Mount Gay “For exercising their right to Distilleries Limited, Raphael Grisoni, sue, the officers have now been is pledging continued investment in demonised and characterised as the operations here. being obstructive of progress in the He said the company will contin- police force,” Ralph Thorne, QC, ue to expand the brand as it seeks told local media. to increase export. The company His comments were in response to recorded a 14 per cent increase in statements by both Brathwaite, who overall business for the financial is also Attorney General, and the year ending March 31, 2014. acting commisioner at the Police As- The Mount Gay official said the sociation’s annual general meeting Australian market was a fast grow- last week, that the court litigation ing one with double digit growth by the 17 officers was halting the over the last two years as the com- promotion of officers and causing pany continued to invest heavily in the level of supervision in the Royal marketing there. Grisoni added that Barbados Police Force to suffer. Mount Gay’s vision is to join the su- But Thorne referred to their per premium brands club as the comments as grossly improper and world’s original rum by 2018. May 21, 2014 CARIBBEAN GRAPHIC PAGE 7
sial Bird family. Lester Bird, 76, who June 12 Elections Date For Antigua succeeded his father and ALP founder ST. JOHN’S, Antigua, Prime Minister mass rally in the village of Potters, east the UPP. It will be deliverance day for Vere Bird Snr as prime minister from Baldwin Spencer has called on sup- of the capital, said it was important for the people of Antigua and Barbuda and 1994 until 2004, lost the ALP’s leader- porters to ensure that his ruling United the UPP to be returned to office in order victory day for the ALP.” ship race to Browne in 2012. Progressive Party (UPP) is returned to to continue with the socio-economic He said June 12 would mark a turning About 48,000 people have been regis- power for a third consecutive term in programmes and policies that have point for the people of Antigua and Bar- tered to vote after a registration exercise the June 12 general elections, even as enhanced the lives of every citizen over buda. The ALP suffered its first electoral in November 2013, the Antigua and his main challenger, Gaston Browne was the past 10 years. defeat in 2004 after nearly 30 years in Barbuda Electoral Commission (ABEC) telling voters Antigua and Barbuda will Spencer urged supporters not to power held by the iconic and controver- had said. be liberated on that day. become complacent, saying “although Nomination Day is scheduled for May victory is in sight we cannot drop our 21 and political observers say control for guards. But Browne, who is leading the the 17-seat Parliament will be a straight ALP into elections for the first time, contest between the UPP and the main said he was confident of victory adding opposition Antigua Labour Party (ALP). that the naming of the election date was In the 2009 general election, the UPP “long overdue. won nine of the 17 seats with the ALP I think his (Spencer) performance six and the other seat going to the Bar- was pathetic and bordering on a pappy Residential buda People’s Movement (BPM). show. The 12th of June, 2014, will be Spencer addressing supporters at a judgment day for Baldwin Spencer and & Commercial
thousand, based on the consumption Alcohol pattern it would indicate there is a Consumption high consumption pattern based on Arthur Veerasammy that ratio. It does not mean that Gre- Locksmith Highest In nada consumes more alcohol than any other country,” he told the Caribbean Grenada Says Media Corporation (CMC). WHO The WHO report also showed that T: 416 431 1171 C: 647 668 8337 ST. GEORGE’S, Grenada, The World 66 per cent of the alcohol consumed is Health Organization (WHO) has listed spirits or what is called ‘hard liquor’, 30 E: [email protected] Grenada as having the highest alcohol per cent beer and four per cent wine. consumption per capita in the Carib- The report also noted that based on bean. the per capita ratio there is more alco- But the Drug Control Officer in the hol consumption among women than Ministry of Education Dave Alexander men. Over the last few years, regional says while the report is a cause for alcohol consumption levels have been concern, it does not mean that Gre- a major concern for the Pan American nadians are consuming more alcohol Health Organization (PAHO) and the than their regional counterparts. WHO. To this end they have, last year, 905-239-1033 Alexander who heads the Drug initiated a programme for countries of Control Secretariat that monitors the region to develop national policies and reports on drug use particularly to address the issue of sale and con- Food & Drinks among students, says before coming sumption of alcohol in the Caribbean. to the conclusion that Grenadians are He said one of the major recom- Specials heavy drinkers “one has to look at mendations of the draft policy is for various aspects of the report and one amendments to the country’s Liquor Drinks Chicken Fried Rice, just cannot look at the one chart or one Liscense Act to take into consideration Chow Mein & Wings $ .00 piece of data to get the picture.” the proliferation of alcohol retail out- Combo 25 “When they put the data together, lets and advertising. Specials what you’d realize when you look at Grenada’s Liquor Liscense Act was 4 Beers + the size of the population per hundred passed in 1901. $ .00 Mon – Thurs. $ .00 Wings Domestic Beer 3 25 Thursdays SRI KALI MATHA ASTROLOGICAL CENTER Mix Drinks $ .50 (Dom.Liquor) 3 Domestic Beer $3.00 each Thurs - Sat 5 Beers $20 Mixed Drinks $3.50 PAGE 8 CARIBBEAN GRAPHIC May 21, 2014
Too Much Political Interference In Business Says Yesu Persaud GEORGETOWN, Business magnate, ficial launching of Sueria Manufactur- he welcomes the young entrepreneurs Dr. Yesu Persaud has asserted that po- ing Inc., a confectionary company at into the local manufacturing world, it litical interference is one of the main the Eccles Industrial Site on the East is imperative that he highlights some of factors affecting the manufacturing Bank of Demerara. the factors affecting the industry. sector in Guyana. Dr. Persaud made Dr. Persaud in his presentation at The 85-year-old philanthropist said, this declaration on May 17 at the of- the auspicious event said that while “The Manufacturing sector has been af- fected by too much political interference.” His presentation was made in the presence of President Donald Ramotar Everything On Sale. Yesu Persaud Up to and First Lady Deolatchmee Ramotar who were part of the gathering that ex- competitive on the regional market, we 40% Off tended best wishes to the young owners need a hydro plan but that was stymied of the company, Teshawna Lall and her in Parliament.” husband Frank Sanichara. The President added, “We have a While Dr Persaud was making his small population in Guyana and I Guyana statement, the Guyanese leader fixed thank the young owners of the confec- his eyes on the industrialist, who tionary company for looking to export Independence added, “Do not interfere. Let the manu- the locally made products and find facturers be allowed to manage their fortune on the international market. Anniversary own businesses.” He reassured the audience that the When it was the President’s turn to project which is projected to cost at Specials take the podium, he said, “I am one least US$1B continues to have govern- who believes in calling a spade a spade. ment’s unwavering support and that 15 Westney Rd. N The real challenge we have in the the project will be taken back to the in Westney Heights Plaza manufacturing sector is lack of cheap Inter-American Development Bank Beside Shopper’s Drug Mart 905-426-4700 energy. And therefore for us to be (IDB) as early as next month. (Kingston Rd & Westney) www.RafaelJewellery.com The source said the woman be- Former Us gan pelting persons in the check-in Military area and was deemed a flight risk and was prevented from board- Member ing the Caribbean Airlines flight. ® Beaten At CJIA Additional police were called in "Connecting the Caribbean Globally" GEORGETOWN, A former member and they allegedly used batons to of the United States (US) military subdue the woman on the airport was allegedly badly beaten by tarmac before taking her away police at the Cheddi Jagan Inter- Police Commissioner, Seelall Per- GUYANA SPECIAL! national Airport (CJIA) after she saud said he was checking on the behaved violently and posed a reported incident. flight risk, a usually reliable airport The airport official, who con- "Happy 48th NOW ONLY source has said. firmed that the incident occurred, Independence The incident occurred early May said it raised serious concerns NOW ONLY* 17 morning at the check-in area e about the absence of qualified Anniversary $20* where she had been preparing to personnel to deal with person Guyana" leave Guyana on the 5:30 am flight suspected of suffering from post- $50ANY SIZE to Miami. The woman has been traumatic stress disorder. “It’s a identified as an American citizen mental health issue though she was named Ms. Mason.\ a flight risk,” the official said. Happy Independence Barrels Boxes Anniversary . Take advantage of our NEW Door-to-Door pricing to Guyana to all Reduced shipping rates to our valued Jamaica/Barbados - $45, and Trinidad - $40 HANDA Call for details GuyaneseTRAVEL Don’t take chances with your cargo! customers. Travel With Confidence Call Laparkan, the name you can trust. Experienced in world travel. All inclusive packages; Call anytime Monday to Saturday 8 AM to 8 PM and Sunday 10 AM to 4 PM Cruises; Last Minute Deals. Customer Care Center 7 Days a Week. CALL NOW! The Service You Need. The price you’l love! 5250 Finch Ave. East, Units 13 & 14 Scarborough, Ontario, M1S 5A5 416-292-4370 • www.laparkan.com Call Hyacinth 416 289 3822 * Weight restrictions apply. Barrel-300lbs & Box-70lbs 4125 Lawrence Avenue E. Unit 103A. Scarborough May 21, 2014 CARIBBEAN GRAPHIC PAGE 9
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We’re A Nation Of Crooks Says Pastor KINGSTON, A senior member of the said this was only one of the many areas He added that real change would only families, schools and churches - cre- clergy has called for the society to fess in which Jamaicans have demonstrated come when greater value was placed on ated the framework in which Jamaica up to the reality that Jamaicans are not their dishonest behaviour. life, and if the agents of socialisation - could grow. honest people. The Reverend Rennard He also lambasted the many business- White, vice-president of the Jamaica es and persons that have been evading Evangelical Alliance and president of the tax net over the years. The court heard that King had the Missionary Church Association, “We are told that only five per cent of been weaving in and out of traffic said it was no secret that, for a very long all businesses are paying their taxes, Marlon before proceeding to overtake a time now, dishonesty has permeated all and look at the hoops that people jump VW Polo driven by Martin Beck, on facets of the society. through to avoid paying their income King Jailed the inside lane. King braked sud- Delivering the May 18 sermon during tax. You must feel for our minister of denly, forcing Beck to perform an National Workers’ Week and La- finance as he deals with the IMF (Inter- emergency stop. A third car then bour Day Thanksgiving Service at the national Monetary Fund).” InKINGSTON, Britain Former Reggae slammed into the Polo. Covenant Moravian Church in Kingston, White said tax reform would not help Boyz striker Marlon King has been King drove off, but was called White said: “This is a country that has the country until the Jamaican people handed an 18-month British jail back to the scene by a witness. made a way of life out of dishonesty.” got rid of their dishonesty and started sentence for dangerous driving. Beck had to be cut from the car He said it might be difficult for many honouring their commitments. The 34-year-old caused a three- and airlifted to hospital. to face this harsh fact, but if the country Politicians were not let off the hook car smash-up on the A46 in Not- Reports in the British media must progress, it must admit to this either. However, the reverend went tinghamshire last year April, which said Beck underwent surgery for a inconvenient truth. beyond making the perennial call for left one of the drivers involved broken arm and spent three weeks “In Jamaica, we are not a people who them to be more honest, and demanded nursing a broken arm. in hospital. are very strong morally and ethically that they begin demonstrating a level of King, who pleaded guilty in The frontman has played for ... . This is not our strong point. We are respect that is beyond reproach for each March to the charge of danger- Birmingham City, Nottingham For- good athletes; we are great in some other and the wider society. ous driving, was also banned from est, Coventry City, Hull City, Leeds other stuff, but that’s our weak area,” he At the top of the list of changes driving for three years. United, Middlesbrough, and more told the congregation. White said he would like to see was “I do not regard your case as recently, Sheffield United. “Dishonesty has gone into all our adults taking responsibility for the merely impulsive or silly behaviour. He was released from Sheffield institutions,” he added. state of the country and recognising It was aggressive. It was arrogant,” United in December last year, and Relating recent reports of widespread that they were to blame for the plight said judge Paul Mann. has not played since electricity theft across the country, White of the nation’s youth. DELIGHT HOUSE RELIGIOUS SUPPLIES DR. 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“The way the Government wants to Science & Technology Sector see the emphasis is on how it affects the man in the street. This is the kind Demystification Required of thing I think any government would KINGSTON, Professor Errol Morrison maica’s first science and technology czar, not a mystifying term. We are at the level want to undertake, because the people has revealed that his job as the National will be primarily to demystify the sector. where we want to bring it to a meaning- will begin to see the benefits of what Director General of Science and Technol- “The science and technology innovation ful setting to the man in the street,” he it is all about and begin to recognise ogy, which virtually makes him Ja- is something that we need to recognise is told local media in an interview. the input of the Government into their welfare,” he stated. “Some countries, within a matter of a sound fiscal management is part of of the poverty reduction programme few years, just by focusing on the con- EU Providing what has enabled the EU’s continued as “improved quality access to basic version of what the people are already Billions For support to the country. social and economic infrastructure doing are able to get them to put that Jamaican She said that some 100 communi- and services; as well as increased into commerce, small businesses and so Projects ties in five parishes will be benefiting income generation and employment on. These are the areas that are going to KINGSTON, The European Union is from the poverty reduction component opportunities.” compel them towards developed status. providing J$11.1 billion (one Jamaica of the support, and said it is part of She emphasized that her admin- We need to take a leaf out of their book dollar = US$0.004 cents) to Jamaica government’s thrust to create enabling istration is committed to ensur- and attempt to do the same,” he added. for projects within the sugar industry, opportunities to improve lives. ing that children, the elderly and Professor Morrison’s job falls under justice, community development initia- “Its emphasis on the unemployed other vulnerable groups, receive the umbrella of the National Commis- tives and poverty reduction. female headed households is most wel- the best quality of life, and so has sion on Science and Technology (NCST), Prime Minister Portia Simpson comed,” Simpson Miller said. earmarked J$22.5 billion for social which was established in 1993 as a Miller said the sacrifice being made by The targeted parishes are Kings- support programmes. This includes broad-based, cross-sectoral national Jamaicans under the current economic ton, St Andrew, Clarendon, St James, increase support for the Programme advisory body to the Government on programme is “bearing fruits” and and St Catherine. The Prime Minister of Advancement Through Health and policies and strategies relating to sci- that the country’s strict adherence to outlined some of the expected results Education (PATH). ence and technology (S&T).
Bob Marley School Determined To Succeed KINGSTON, Although faced with nu- merous challenges, principal of the Bob Marley Primary and Junior High School, Roxanne Williams, is deter- mined to make a positive difference in the lives of the students whom she is mandated to ensure become upstanding members of society. The institution is based in the district of Stepney and was re- named in honour of Reggae King Bob Marley, who attended the school when he resided in nearby Nine Miles as a child. As a junior high school the institu- tion is populated by students who did not manage to achieve satisfactory scores in the Grade Nine Achieve- ment Test (GSAT) so the 11 teachers have a mammoth task of bringing the slow-learning students up to scratch. But this has not dampened Wil- liams’s spirit and she is hell-bent on making the best of what she has to work with. Chief among her woes are the lack of computers in an age where knowledge of technology is needed to move forward. “We have only one computer that is in the administration department. These children don’t know how to use computers and that is not good. We need to get these children on par with their peers across the island or sadly, they will be left behind in the race of life,” she said. The school has for years been get- ting assistance from the Bob Marley Foundation, which has built a class- room block and provides a $10,000 monthly stipend to offset the cost of the school’s breakfast programme. A representative of the Founda- tion told the Jamaica Observer that a move was afoot to acquire some computers for the school. The school has a population of 174, drawn from the surrounding com- munities of Nine Miles, Eight Miles, Stepney and Higgins Land. PAGE 12 CARIBBEAN GRAPHIC May 21, 2014
ley had a total Road Accident “Roger’s whole life was cycling,” of 3,505 votes to Kills Former she said. “He’s been cycling since Beckles-Robinson’s he was 16. “He’s been riding at a 203. Speaking at 9.55 National Cyclist top level since 16, getting up at pm, Rowley, wearing PORT-OF-SPAIN A bad year for 4.30 every morning. Cycling came his signature white Trinidad and Tobago cycling got before everything in life.” captain’s hat, had worse on May 17 after Roger Smart also said he was very was killed in a vehicular accident at Former Airport optimistic. Rowley Ariapita Avenue, Woodbrook. Authority said the election had Denise Smart, wife of the former given lie to state- T&T cyclist, was informed of his Manager Charged ments that people death by police later that day. She With Fraud were not interested said she was told by police he died PORT-OF-SPAIN, Former manager in the exercise and instantly after his Subaru Legacy, of the Airport Authority of Trinidad the election had the look and feel of a which was heading north along Pe- and Tobago, Davanand Birju, has Rowley general election. He said for a party tra Street, Woodbrook, was hit by a been granted TT$200,000 (One TT operating with volunteers, it was “quite Volkswagen Passat travelling west dollar US$0.16 cents) bail after be- a logistical experience.” along the Avenue. ing charged with fraud relating to Re-Elected Rowley congratulated all fellow party His death has left the local his academic qualifications. PORT-OF_SPAIN, Rowley’s re-elect- members “especially those who were cycling fraternity shaken up, espe- The state alleges that on August ed! That’s the obvious outcome follow- candidates and offered themselves” for cially coming less than two months 8, 2012, he uttered a forged docu- ing PNM’s May 18 internal elections re- the competition. after his former national teammate, ment stating he had a Bachelor of sults showing incumbent political leader Team Rowley was so confident of a Clinton Grant, also perished on the science degree (BSc) in Computer Keith Rowley sailing to victory over victory that supporters started gathering roadway after being hit by a motor- Science from the University of Mas- challenger Pennelope Beckles-Robin- at PNM’s Balisier House headquarters ist on the Mucurapo Foreshore on sachusetts, which he obtained on son. Results started coming into Balisier from 7 pm, and a stage, DJ and platform March 29 during a training ride. May 26, 1988 knowing it to be false House elections commission from 9.33 were also set up for a celebration from In all, six cyclists or former riders and with the intent to defraud”. pm with Rowley leading all the way. At early in the night. It began before Rowley of note have died for the year so As a condition of his bail, the 10.36 pm PNM elections commission arrived with jubilation breaking out as far. His wife of 22 years said Smart former senior airport authority official vice chairman Murchison Browne said the numbers in favour of Rowley started had planned to take their son, has to surrender his travel documents Rowley was leading in 11 constituencies rolling in. Among those present were MP Dominic, 15—their only child—to as well as report to the San Fernando and had 95 per cent of the votes cast. Paula Gopee -Scoon and members of the the movies the following day. Police Station, twice a week. Browne said up to that time Row- incumbent team.
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Many lenders will allow and often don’t know what it truly costs just fired my gardener!” lawyers must complete continuing education for a gifted or borrowed down payment. to purchase a home. Real examples Yes lawyers are the butt of a lot of jokes and courses yearly, 3 hours of which must be in the And of those lenders that will not provide can go a long way in showing you what believe me, I have heard them all. I appreciate areas of professional responsibility. Inciden- this alternative, many offer cash-back it costs to buy a home in your area a good laugh and so whenever my friends and tally the costs of these courses must be borne options that can be used as a down pay- versus what you’re currently paying in clients come across a good one, it is sure to be by the lawyer. Failure to comply with any of the forwarded to me. preceding may lead to disciplinary measures, ment. Last year, a $5,000 increase was rent. For instance, if a renter is cur- However in my many years of practice I have including automatic suspension of their licence. made to the RRSP Home Buyers’ Plan, rently paying $800 per month, with tried to understand what exactly is the public’s The Law Society functions to protect and safe- meaning first-time homebuyers can that same payment (including taxes) love-hate relationship with lawyers. While we guard the public’s interest, not those of its mem- now withdraw up to $25,000 from their they could afford to buy a $120,000 are the butt of numerous jokes, lawyers are also bers- lawyers. Therefore to suggest that the Law RRSPs for a down payment – tax- and home. And assuming real estate values the focal point of many television shows, mov- Society is complicit in failing to report crooked ies and topics of discussion. The public loves interest-free. And if you’re part of a increase 2% per year over the next five lawyers to the police is absurd. Ask any practicing us and they also love to hate us. Why is this lawyer, the law society is not a lawyer’s ally. peculiar phenomenon possible? In Ontario there are stringent and onerous Each year our law school in Ontario are regulations governing lawyers, however as in overwhelmed with application for limited any situation it only takes a few bad grapes spots. Why, if lawyers are such a despicable to tarnish the entire bunch. Perhaps it is time Norman Sue Bakery bunch? It seems the public loves us and love to that the public recognize the roles lawyers play. hate us. Perhaps and just perhaps, it is the case Recognize that it is lawyers who fight for you of a few bad apples that contaminate the bar- right not to be wrongfully detained, prosecuted rel. Or maybe it is a skewed public perception or convicted; lawyers who ensure that you are Happy 48th of the profession. Take for instance the series adequately compensated when you are seriously of articles ran by the Toronto Star last week. injured; lawyers who keep the state and legisla- These stories focus on rogue lawyers, who tors in check by challenging laws that are over- Independence had defrauded, misappropriated or pilfered reaching or unjust; and yes, lawyers who ensure clients’ funds. The Toronto Star’s investigations and safeguard your property rights. So the next revealed that over the last decade some 230 time you read about the 230 lawyers who were Anniversary to all lawyers were disciplined by the Law Society. disciplined think about how many of those who Of that number only 41 faced criminal charges were disciplined for not paying their fees, not and only 12 faced jail time. The Star noted that doing their continuing education (because of the our fellow there were over 46,000 lawyers in Ontario. The cost to do so) and not being in compliance with articles focus on the fact that the Law Soci- their filing requirements. Then think about the ety of Upper Canada does not report crooked other 45,770 lawyers in Ontario who live within Guyanese lawyers to the police. These articles suggest or the rules and who are ready, willing and able to imply that the Law Society is somehow cover- stand up and fight for you. ing up for rogue lawyers by not reporting those Canadians! who are alleged to have engaged in criminal Selwyn R. Baboolal is a partner at Oumarally, conduct to the police. However what the Star’s Thanks for your Baboolal practicing for the past 20 years. most loyal and AL’S WEST INDIAN FOOD MART Exotic Fruits & Vegetables • Halal Meats • Fresh & Frozen Fish much valued Excellent Service. Low Prices continuing support. 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HEALTH Matters Benefits For Small Business: Where To Begin And When - Part 1.
couple’s physiotherapy practice has understanding of how to run a business Isa Rahamat is a Financial Advisor • RRSPs • RESPs gone from• ETFsstart-up to take-off. Yester- and make sound financial decisions – with Manulife Securities Inc. This con- • TFSAs • INSURANCEday, the office• MUTUAL celebrated FUNDS its fifth an- thanks in part to Mark’s ongoing advice tent is provided courtesy of Solut!ons • RRIFs • STOCKsniversary• withGICs cake and refreshments and recommendations. from Manulife Financial. • RDSPs • BONDs for staff and customers. Today it’s ne of the greatest chal- back to business. With an eye towards Isa M. Rahamat Investments, Retirements, Financial Advlengesisor you may face as the future, Josh and Kim have plans to Understanding Life Insurancae Asmalldvisor businessEstate owner and Taxexpand Planning the practice and add new staff. O It’s now Autumn — for many a time to relax and get away from it is the ability to attract and They’ve set up a meeting with Mark, Your Dental Dr. Richard Lai retain quality, dependableall. So while you might take a vacation,their advisor, your money to neverdiscuss should. their goals We’re committed to helping you find innovative ways to make Insurance Part 1 Dental Surgeon staff members, particularlyinvestments workand harder ask forfor you. advice. as your enterprise evolvesYorkdale Mall Tower hether you are look- and grows. 1Investing Yorkdale Road Suitein your404, Toronto, The ON, M6A st 3A1art-up years ing to get individual provide separate maximums for basic, Telephone:employees (416) by 787-1616 offering Ext. them230 | Toll-Free: In the 1-800-361-8726 early years of Ext. a business, 230 many or family insurance major and orthodontics. If your policy Cellular: (416) 346-8883 | Fax: (416) 787-8998 W a health benefitE-mail: [email protected] plan and a owners work long hours and pour every or you have insurance through covers orthodontics, take note of any retirement plan can help you possible penny back into the company your employer and want a better age limitations for such treatment. tackle this challenge. But to get it off the ground. Josh and Kim understanding of what you are If you have a family policy and have where do you begin – and remember just how tight money was covered for, here is breakdown children over the dependant age (depen- when? during that period. of what to look for. dant age is decided by the insurance and In the following case study, read how Despite those early struggles, Josh Your insurance will break all dental generally ranges between 19-21 years), it Josh and Kim are successfully working and Kim have always understood that procedures into a series of categories; is crucial to update your insurance as to with their advisor to identify the critical fairly compensating their employees basic, major and orthodontics. Your basic whether they are full time students. If your steps they should take as they develop is a key ingredient in the recipe for coverage includes; endodontics, perio- child is a full time student your insurance their business. running a successful business. With dontics, and preventative, while your may cover them until 25-26 years. Mark’s guidance and support, they’ve major coverage includes crowns, bridges Each policy stipulates a series of A happy anniversary set up an affordable start-up health and dentures. Each category will have a frequencies in which certain proce- Josh and Kim have been on cloud nine benefits plan for all staff, knowing percentage that the insurance will reim- dures can be billed to the insurance. For for weeks, reading the notes of con- that, without one, holding on to tal- burse. If your insurance reimburses all instance, your insurance may note that gratulations that have been accumu- ented employees – and attracting new basic work at 90%, the remaining 10% is recall examinations can be billed once lating on their office bulletin board ones – would be difficult. the co-payment or patient portion. Some every 9 months. A recall examination is – messages of support and apprecia- Josh and Kim are both happy that the policies have a deductible, for example the short examination the dentist com- tion from family, friends, suppliers first years in business are behind them, $25 per individual and $50 per family. pletes after your cleaning appointment and clients. It hasn’t been easy, but the and that they now have a much better This deductible is taken from the first to verify x-rays, cavities, and any other payment of the policy year. concerns that may have arisen during It is important to note your policy year your cleaning. How often you have your and the fee guide year your policy reim- cleaning is determined by the number of burses at. Your policy year determines scaling units allocated. Scaling units are when it refreshes and your maximums calculated in 15 minute increments and are topped up. Consider your fee guide are considered the time the hygienists year as well when determining the co- uses to clean your teeth. For example payment. Some dental offices may follow if your policy states you have 12 scal- the standard dental fee guide for On- ing units per calendar year, these units tario dentists; this fee guide outlines the can be divided as such; 3 units every 4 suggested fees for all dental procedures. months, 4 units every 3 months etc. If For example, we are currently in 2014, if you see your hygienist every 3 months, your insurance reimburses at a 2 year lag every third appointment your dentist fee guide, your insurance will consider can complete the exam after your clean- fees to a maximum of the 2012 standard ing and your insurance can be billed for dental fee guide for Ontario dentists. that examination. 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Caribbean Kitchen 1 yellow and/or green sweet pepper 1 cup mushrooms 3 cloves garlic 1 medium red onion ¼ cup olive oil Salt and black pepper Hummus (optional)
You can choose any type of tortilla Gearing Up wrap - plain, whole wheat, spinach, etc. Wash all vegetables and slice them. Then For Summer place on a baking sheet. Drizzle olive oil you one of those people who feel the over them; add a dash of salt and black need to lose weight and get ready pepper. Mix well; making sure everything Afor the summer? For me, I don’t be- is coated with the oil. Bake in a 350 degree lieve in dieting, I just put the weight right oven until all the vegetables are tender. back on. What I found works is monitor- To serve it, you can spread hummus, or ing your food intake, being mindful of the mayonnaise or any desired dressing. amounts you eat and how often you eat. Place the veggies on the wrap; add lettuce, Having a good breakfast is a great way to tomatoes, and cucumbers and then roll it, start your day, even eating small amounts closing in the sides to prevent anything throughout the day. Fruits and vegetables from falling out. Cut in half and enjoy should be a staple of your daily menu. If anytime. Can also be cut into small pieces you can eat them raw, then all the bet- and served at parties. ter. I have a “weakness for sweetness” - pastries cakes, pies, etc. I just enjoy these Tasty Summer Salad desserts and I always have to control the Mixed salad leaves or baby spinach amount I eat. Being active should also be 2 medium tomatoes part of your daily routine. Whether you go 1 cucumber to the gum, walk or ride or simply take the ½ red onion stairs instead of the elevator. I have a deli- ½ sweet pepper (red, green or yellow) cious roasted vegetable wrap and a tasty 1 tablespoon Feta cheese (crumbled) summer salad to share with you today. 1 stalk celery The sky is the limit with cooking; you can ¼ cup olive oil or your favourite dressing always be creative by adding, substitut- Salt and black pepper to taste ing or reinventing a dish. Try it today. For Berries (optional) questions, comments or catering contact me at 647-294-7916 or hibiscusmary@ Wash the lettuce and place in a bowl. bell.net. Slice the vegetables and sprinkle the feta cheese on the salad. Add the oil or dress- Roasted Vegetable Wraps ing, salt and pepper. Toss well and serve Tortilla wrap shells cold. Add dressing just before serving. 1 large eggplant Kick it up a notch by adding blue ber- 2 zucchini ries, raspberries, blackberries or sliced 1 red sweet pepper strawberries. Makes a great lunch.
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2. The first Test against strength work, I will be raring to go the Black Caps is in Ja- for the first Test against New Zealand, Roach maica beginning June 8. if selected.” Roach, who has 85 Roach pointed out that following wickets at 27.71 runs sessions at Kensington Oval from the Ready! apiece in 23 Tests since middle of April with BCA coach Vasbert fter returning to competi- his debut in 2009, said he Drakes, as well as West Indies team tive cricket on May 17, for was happy with his May coach Ottis Gibson - both former Barba- Athe first time in seven 17 performance. “I hit dos and West Indies pacers - he stepped months following a shoulder some good areas and the up practice recently at Trents, the home injury which led to surgery, key pace was definitely up. I ground of Maple, with assistance from Barbados and West Indies fast bowler was able to contribute in another former Barbados and West In- Kemar Roach is now eagerly looking a positive way for Maple,” dies fast bowler Corey Collymore, who is forward to resuming his international Roach said. also a Maple player. Yet another former career in the three-match Test series “I spoke with the captain Barbados and West Indies seamer, Hen- against New Zealand next month. and he said he had a plan. derson Bryan, is the Maple coach. Roach, 25, turned out for his beloved He asked me if I wanted to “I was working with Vasbert and also club CGI Maple against BRC BCL at bowl four overs in suc- had some sessions with Ottis. I was in Blenheim ‘A’ in the fifth and final pre- cession and I told him I the gym earlier in the year and then the liminary series of the BCA Sagicor Gen- wouldn’t mind to get the bowling aspect of it started in April. It eral T20 championship and impressed body working again. The was basic stuff as in the rotation of the with the new ball in a winning cause. pace is still there but I am arm and the fundamentals of fast bowl- Bowling genuinely quick, he took one not a hundred percent yet. ing,” Roach explained. “I practised with wicket for ten runs off four overs on the I think the more I bowl, Maple the entire week before the game. trot as BCL were bundled out for 77 in the better I will become. I was working with Corey and he helped 20 overs - the lowest total of the series “I have really missed me to get my technique back and some - before two-time champions Maple soon as possible with my focus on the playing. Seven months out of cricket is basic stuff about bowling. triumphed by eight wickets with as Test series against New Zealand in a few a long time and now I am at the point “Corey watched me bowl. He gave me many as nine overs to spare to top Zone weeks,” Roach told BCAcricket.org in an where I can play again, I want to be some pointers on what he thought about ‘B’ with a maximum 20 points. exclusive interview. able to represent Maple, Barbados and my bowling and he told me about a few “I am glad to be back on the field play- He is in a 20-man West Indies squad West Indies. flaws that can be worked on in the next ing for Maple and I am looking forward preparing for the series with a camp at “I am very confident that once I couple of weeks. It was a happy atmo- to representing the West Indies again as the 3Ws Oval here from May 22 to June get some more sessions in and some sphere and a very relaxed environment.”
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Sir Viv Helping HPC In Preparation Beaton, Devendra Bishoo, Jer- CPL To maine Blackwood, Carlos Brath- For Bangladesh A Series waite, Kraigg Brathwaite, Jonathan Contribute ead coach of the Sagicor team operations manager Richie Carter, Sheldon Cottrell, Miguel West Indies High Per- Richardson, West Indies batting Cummins, Assad Fudadin, Leon Towards Hformance Centre (HPC) coach Stuart Williams, West Indies Johnson, Ashley Nurse, Chadwick team Graeme West says the Women’s head coach Sherwin Walton. Windies presence of Sir Vivian Richards Campbell, West Indies Women’s in the training camp ahead of assistant coach Ezra Moseley, West Match schedule their series against Bangladesh Indies Under-19 assistant coach - May 26-29: 1st Four-day match Annual ‘A’ is a welcomed boost for the Robert Samuels and HPC bowling – Windward Cricket Club, Lucas side’s preparations. coach Vasbert Drakes. Street Retainer Sir Vivian will work with the coach- The two-week camp formally - June 2-5: 2nd Four-day match – ing team at the HPC that is headed opened on May 13 and West said that Kensington Oval by West to prepare the 13-member Sir Viv had already begun to make his - June 8: 1st 50 overs-a-side match Contracts squad for their series of two four- presence felt with the players. – Kensington Oval he Caribbean Premier day, three 50 overs-a-side and two West said the aim of the camp - June 10: 2nd 50 overs-a-side League (CPL) will contrib- Twenty20 matches – all to be played and the brief series against the Ban- match – Windward Cricket Club Tute US$360,000 towards in Barbados from May 26 to June 15. gladeshis was to help emerging and - June 12: 3rd 50 overs-a-side the annual retainer contracts Sir Viv is the latest former West In- fringe players to sharpen their skills match – Desmond Haynes Oval, for first-class players, the West dies player currently either involved and turn the heat up on the play- Black Rock Indies Cricket Board (WICB) with coaching or advising a number ers in the senior West Indies squad - June 14: 1st Twenty20 – Kensing- has announced. of West Indies teams. which will soon begin a home series ton Oval The announcement follows a WICB The others are West Indies head against New Zealand. June 15: 2nd Twenty20 – Three Ws meeting in March which approved a 19 coach Ottis Gibson, West Indies Squad: Sunil Ambris, Ronsford Oval, Cave Hill point plan for the professionalization of first-class cricket in the Caribbean starting next season. “The professionalisation of first- class cricket in the Caribbean is long overdue and finally we have taken a firm decision to realise this,” said WICB CEO Michael Muirhead. “It will be a most costly venture but one which is absolutely necessary for West Indies cricket to move forward. We are exceedingly grateful to the CPL for this significant commitment towards the funding of these annual first- class contracts”. Some 15 players in each of the six territories will be contracted on a full- time, year-round basis. This means 90 first-class players will be given annual contracts joining those contracted under WICB Annual Retainer Contracts. “A fundamental part of CPL is securing the future of cricket in the Caribbean by creating a platform for the next generation of stars to showcase their talent to a global audience,” said CEO of the CPL, Damien O’Donohoe. “Our partners at WICB are working towards getting West Indies cricket back to the top across all forms of the game and we at CPL will endeavour to play our part in that mission”. West Indies Players Association (WIPA) president and CEO Wavell Hinds, was also positive about the development. “WIPA welcomes the contribution of the CPL to this pro- gramme, and we have also played a pivotal role in the process of bring- ing the professionalization of the first class game in the region closer to reality. Our members voted unan- imously at our last AGM to support the initiative, and agreed to take the steps asked of them to make it hap- pen. We see it as a great opportunity for a broader base of our member- ship to earn a living from the game,” said Hinds. Under the new Professional First Class structure the contracts will see players being part of a First- Class Franchise system, the details of which are expected to be made public soon. PAGE 20 CARIBBEAN GRAPHIC May 21, 2014