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ASSURANCE has been given that Constituency Empowerment and Wednesday night. lation in line with what are currently the legislation to bring Barbados in line Community Development, Steven According to Blackett, “A draft bill on best international practices and goes a with best international practices is Blackett, who was delivering remarks at Domestic Violence has been prepared by long way towards the protection of vic- coming for victims and perpetrators the SAVE Foundation’s fifth anniversary the Chief Parliamentary Counsel and is tims and correction of those that commit of domestic violence. celebrations held at the British High now with the major stakeholders for com- It was made by Minister of Social Care, Commissioner’s residence, Benmar, on ments. This bill seeks to bring our legis- GUIDELINES on Page 4

The United Registration Department Chorale delivered a rendition. ‘Christ’s ultimate sacrifice’ recognised at midday service

By Regina Selman Moore was his resurrection, celebrated at Cumberbatch reasoned that just as in Easter, that brings victory and hope. Jesus’s day, individuals may experience JESUS CHRIST, the Son of God, became Speaking at the annual “Midday” rejection at one point in time or another, the ultimate sacrifice, taking on himself Devotional Lenten Service held at the as even close friends can at times turn the sins of the whole world. church on Wednesday of this week, under against us. God however has a way of However, Senior Pastor of the the theme “Christ’s Ultimate Sacrifice”, turning around the negatives for those Whitepark Wesleyan Holiness Church Reverend Cumberbatch suggested that serving him, he however stated. Noting Joel Cumberbatch reasoned recently that all Jesus did was good, yet he was re- that Jesus would have experienced psy- while his death represents one of the jected by men. Those who had earlier chological and emotional conflict leading greatest acts of the miscarriage of justice sung his praises on what is now cele- up to his death, the Reverend also said Senior Pastor of the Whitepark as he committed no wrong, those who ad- brated as Palm Sunday, would call for that those experiencing job layoffs may Wesleyan Holiness Church Joel here to the Christian faith celebrate his the death penalty later, which saw him Cumberbatch. death at Good Friday, knowing that it ultimately being crucified. REFLECTION on Page 5

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AT LEFT: The Governor-General, His Excellency Sir Elliott Belgrave, greeting centenarian, Gwendoline Eastmond. Gwendoline Eastmond feels blessed to reach 100th birthday By Marsha Gittens Michael home of St. George for the past Gwendoline Eastmond “four to five years”, was a “A SWEET lady” was described the cente- labourer at a local planta- one of the ways family narian. tion. She started working members and friends Eastmond celebrated in this field at age 20 and who gathered at the her 100th birthday on retired at age 65. Haggatt Hall, St. Wednesday and was vis- Sharing fond memories ited by Governor-General, about his mother, George His Excellency Sir Elliott Eastmond said she was Belgrave. Talking briefly a nice lady who ensured with him, she thanked each of her children ob- God for life and for allow- tained an education. He ing her to reach the mile- also said she ensured stone, which she stated everyone had something her mother had not to eat and treated them reached. His Excellency very well. presented her with a Further speaking about bouquet, a bottle of non- the former member of alcoholic champagne and the St. Luke’s Anglican a birthday card. Church, Proprietor of the The centenarian, who Cornerstone Nursing and joins many others who Retirement Home, Lilian have celebrated their Lorde, said she is not a 100th birthday in recent difficult person to take months, is the mother care of. of four children – three “When the windows are daughters and a son; the open and she is cold, she grandmother of 12; and will close it. She would sit the great-grandmother down and see the clothes of ten. blowing and she would In her early years, the want to go and pick them senior, who has been re- up. She would go and pick siding at the Cornerstone weeds. She is a lovely old Nursing and Retirement woman and she gives us Home in Boarded Hall, no trouble at all.” BADMC to host Southern Farmers’ Market BARBADIANS are invited and agro-processed prod- to support local farmers ucts like jams, oils, wines at the Barbados Agricul- and sauces, as well as tural Development and plants, flowers, and jew- Marketing Corporation’s ellery on sale. Southern Farmers’ Those attending the Market, being held under market will have the op- the theme, “Grow local… portunity to have their Buy local”. blood pressure, blood It will take place at the sugar and Body Mass Fairy Valley Plantation Index checked by the House, next to the DHL Knights Advantage Club. Building, Christ Church, Educational pro- on Friday, April 25, and grammes and tours of the Saturday, April 26, from Market have also been de- 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. both days. signed for children of all Patrons will have the ages. opportunity to purchase Farmers interested in lamb sausages,lamb burg- participating in the farm- ers and beef sausages. ers’ market and primary Fresh vegetables, meats, schools interested in tour- herbs and fruits, along ing the market are asked with cassava, sweet potato to contact Leandra Grant and breadfruit flours will at 428-0250 or 428-0251 also be on sale. by Wednesday, April 23, Additionally, there will to book a space or educa- also be fresh milk, eggs tional tour.

The Barbados Advocate Friday April 18, 2014 • 3 Credit unions Healthy start for children By Jenique Belgrave opment of chronic disease food in terms of substitu- or wellness later in life tion, removal et cetera as CHILDREN must get starts in the young. So I options,” he explained. a healthy nutritional think that this is a good Therefore, he com- start to help reduce their platform and I think in- mended those schools are democratic chances of being diag- volving teachers at this which have taken steps nosed with chronic non- level certainly should to address the situation. THE credit union Commission (FSC) inau- of things in terms of in- communicable diseases be complimented,” he “Many schools have membership in gural anniversary lecture vestment and funds, etc.” later in life. added. taken good initiatives to Barbados, which on “Regulation Today: CEO (Ag.) of the FSC, Senior Medical Officer, Pointing out that over- ensure that menus are stands at about Protector or Stimulus”, Warrick Ward, shared Kenneth George, told weight and obesity levels more varied and to en- 150 000, has been de- held at the Grand Salle, with those gathered, The Barbados were around 30 per cent, sure that healthier foods scribed by a promi- Tom Adams Financial which included Minister Advocate that such a he noted, “We have infor- are there. We are doing nent attorney-at-law Centre, on Wednesday of Finance, Christopher move was a vital one in mation which suggests the same within the as “a stark but gentle night. Sinckler and Chairman ensuring the future that the problems with Ministry in terms of our reminder of the needs While acknowledging of FSC, Sir Frank health of the Barbadian risk factors within our school meals programme which this movement the recent discussion as Alleyne, that the past population. students and school age and have engaged people fulfil to this country”. to whether credit unions year has been one Attending the population is cause of in the Education According to Sir Trevor should move towards the marked with both cele- ‘Modifying Dishes tremendous concern. Ministry and School Carmichael QC, since the statute of a commercial brations and challenges to Create Healthier “Children are consum- Meals Department to see 1950’s, credit unions have bank, Sir Trevor admit- at the institution. Alternatives Workshop’ ing a lot of foods outside how we could use our re- been a great leveller in ted that his knowledge on However, he stressed at the Lester Vaughan of the home, so there is a sources from the National Barbados giving access to the debate is limited, but that there remains a Secondary School held on move from home-based Nutrition Centre to im- all; alleviating the inabil- is presuming that such a commitment by the Tuesday,George said that preparation to food from press on all players in- ity to access loan capital, move would involve the Commission, which reg- such initiatives should be external sources. The volved the importance of which in the early days setting up of a bank as a ulates four non-bank commended. snacks contain a lot of having healthier foods was sadly experienced Holding Company, while financial sectors – securi- “The Ministry of Health salt, fats, cholesterol, for children,” he said, by a large sector of small yet maintaining the indi- ties, credit unions, occu- is happy to support this unsaturated fat, so it is reasoning, “Any school businesses and individ- vidual credit unions as pational pensions and in- initiative because a lot of a good process to try to feeding programme is uals. operating entities. surance, to continue to the issues surrounding encourage, influence per- always a good starting “We must never forget “I say that because take action to protect the risk factors for the devel- sons in how to prepare point for nutrition.” the credit unions. Credit in such a scenario, the depositors and investors, unions emerged and have credit union movement ensuring that the main- remained truly demo- would continue to enjoy tenance of the integrity cratic, funding everyone its present regulators of the financial system Easter Camp closes at who meets its criteria and hopefully still retain remains intact. and in macro sense they the client interface on The lecture celebrated significantly contribute which its present success the third anniversary of Emmerton Community Centre to the economy – over one has been built. However, the FSC, and Ward indi- APPROXIMATELY 18 Yesterday, the curtains Development Aid billion dollars in sav- the newly created bank- cated that it will become children from the came down on the activ- with the Community ings.” ing institution will in an annual event, serving Emmerton community, ities held at the camp, Development Depart- Sir Trevor was at the turn enjoy regulatory as a prominent feature ranging in age from 6-11, which was housed at the ment, noted that the chil- time addressing the control of the Central on the FSC’s calendar of benefited from an Easter Emmerton Community dren carted away some Financial Services Bank, and do other types events. (TL) camp, which they made Centre. However, Keisha art and craft skills, dur- a request for. Mason, Community ing the Easter camp. The students also cultivated and honed their baking skills, having baked but- ter cookies and cupcakes during the camp as well. The campers were also given the opportunity to enhance their reading skills and Mason noted that a Reading Club, which has been in effect previously, will continue to be hosted every Monday and Wednesday from 3:30 p.m. to 5 p.m. at the community centre, to continue the work started with the chil- dren, who are all show- ing interest in such an activity. Accompanied by Supervisor Sophia Harris, the children were all eager to show off their handiwork to The Barbados Advocate, which had to be dis- played on two tables at the centre. The dutifully crafted pieces included roses made out of tissue paper, fans made out of newspaper, floral displays using flowers and spoons, and a doll dressed in a colourful canvass outfit, amongst Some of the campers at the Emmerton Community Centre pose for a photograph at a display table featuring some of their craft work. other things. (RSM)

4• Friday April 18, 2014 The Barbados Advocate Samsung outlets to enhance customer experience at Courts By Regina Selman Moore spoke of the level of innovation for which the Samsung brand is known and the com- DESIGNED to create a better shop- mitment to be made to the Barbadian ping experience, two new Samsung market. Shop in Shop (SIS) outlets have been Speaking about the key product on offer, launched – one at the Courts Alvarez said that the Samsung Galaxy S5 Superstore in Bridgetown and the has a powerful, advanced 16-megapixel other at Sheraton Mall. camera with an unbeatable three second While speaking at the launch of the SIS fast auto focus to allow individuals to outlet in Bridgetown yesterday,Managing swiftly capture their special moments; an Director of Unicomer (Barbados) Limited “S Health” feature for those who want to Trisha Tannis noted that the holistic shop- develop a healthier lifestyle by monitoring ping experience, featuring the latest in their heart rate, and this she said can be Samsung’s state-of-the-art technology,will paired with the new wearable Samsung deliver an engaging experience for shop- Gear (watch) products, as well as a pe- pers and provide a closer encounter with dometer for those wanting to increase the Samsung range of smart solutions. their activity levels. The high tech phone “Beyond the very appealing physical ap- is also resistant to damage from water or Kamali Belgrave (right) receiving his Samsung Galaxy S5 smartphone, after pearance of the space we are now in, the dust and comes complete with a finger- emerging the winner in the Courts competition requiring customers to purchase Samsung SIS also represents a strategic print scanner for greater security. a Samsung Smart TV to be eligible for the prize. commitment by Courts to be the leading retailer of the latest technology in smart electronic products, known also as Smart Solutions.This is consistent with our his- tory of offering the “World’s Best Brands” in our market and our continuing commit- ment to successful partnerships with all our suppliers,” Tannis remarked. “Hence, it made perfect sense that as a Samsung continually aims to “Inspire the World” and to “Create the Future”, that Courts would choose at this time to collab- orate with them to create such a customer friendly space,featuring the latest in their smart technology,” she added. To complete the new shopping experi- ence, Steve Alleyne, Director of Sales at Unicomer (Barbados) Limited revealed that the latest in Samsung products have been ordered and merchandised to com- plete the beautiful displays which make up Samsung SIS. “Of course, the special highlight of our product display is the new Samsung Galaxy S5 smartphone. The Samsung Galaxy S5, with its new and beautiful, sleek design, features the latest and best in smartphone technology and is now available right here at Courts Stores,” he announced. Michelle Alvarez, Project Manager of FROM LEFT: Managing Director of Unicomer (Barbados) Limited Trisha Tannis; Michelle Alvarez, Project Manager of the the Samsung SIS Project for the Samsung SIS Project for the Caribbean and Latin America; Richard Stannard, Regional Buy-In Director; and Steve Alleyne, Caribbean and Latin America,showed her Director of Sales at Unicomer (Barbados) Limited all explore the range of products now available at the new Samsung presence in Barbados for the launch. She Shop in Shop (SIS) outlet at the Courts Superstore in Bridgetown. Programme introduced to help abusive men GUIDELINES from Page 1 gular initiative is being undertaken in the not-too-distant future, with the pro- must continue to work with our various such acts. The Bill should be sent for collaboration with the court system vision of adequate resources and techni- governmental and non-governmental the endorsement of Parliament in the through assistance of the UN Women. cal expertise, a dimension to the pro- partners who are seeking to bring about very near future,” he said. “It employs the use of a psycho-educa- gramme which will work will families change and restoration of individual and Minister Blackett added that his tion approach to teach participants that that have suffered from domestic vio- family life in this country,” he stated. Ministry, which has responsibility for violence is not an acceptable method of lence can be added. Blackett commended the work of SAVE matters related to gender, also includes dealing with conflict or disagreement, “Our aim is to contribute meaningfully Founder and Chairman Liesel Daisley the family portfolio. He said the aim is to and that violent habits and behaviours to the development of a harmonious and over the past five years, for creating a ensure a wholesome and equitable rela- can be broken. Utilising trained facilita- equitable relationship in family life. We space where such persons can share ex- tionship among all persons that make tors, the programme involves the sharing believe that domestic violence and fam- periences, access counselling and embark up the family and a balanced approach is of concepts and techniques which are ily dysfunction must be treated within on the healing process. needed to resolve issues related to proven to help individuals to replace vi- the context of the complete set of family He also highlighted the work to sensi- family life. olent behaviours with respect, open dia- dynamics and cannot be dealt with effec- tise the public through public service an- “To this end we have implemented a logue and healthy relationships,” tively as stand-alone matters. nouncements, community outreach, and Violence Intervention Programme for Blackett explained. “For it is within the context of the fam- a hotline for victims of domestic violence, men who have been violent towards He told specially invited guests that ily that the conflict and animosity that re- which he said has been of invaluable sup- women, which we have titled the the fourth cycle of this initiative will be sult in violent encounters is spawned. port for many individuals and families. Partnership for Peace initiative.This sin- shortly concluded and it is hoped that in This is therefore an ongoing work and we (JH)

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Pastor: Christ can make us victorious REFLECTION from word. He said that the Page 1 Good Friday services as similarly feel such con- well as Easter services flict and pain as they too should be used as a time may feel a sense of rejec- for reflection, as too many tion. However, Cumber- persons want to bring a batch noted the sense of jump-up and carnival at- hope that can be found in mosphere into the church reflecting on Christ’s ulti- and no interrogation of mate sacrifice and the fact self is carried out. that he too can make us The service, led by victorious. Assistant Pastor Esther Highlighting that Jesus’ Willoughby, was filled death and resurrection with reflective songs and brings into focus present poems and it drew congre- FROM LEFT: British High Commissioner Victoria Deane; Minister of Social Care, Constituency Empowerment discussion about the gants from various busi- and Community Development Steven Blackett; Minister of Labour Dr. Esther Byer-Suckoo; and Chairman and death penalty – with nesses around the area, Founder of the SAVE Foundation Liesel Daisley during the reception. international organisa- including the Supreme tions such as Amnesty Court Complex, the International advocating Ministry of Housing and Activist pleased about new laws against such – Cumber- Lands, the Ministry of batch suggested that the Defence and Security, the CHAIRMAN and saluted. issue of whether the death Royal Barbados Police founder of the SAVE – says move long overdue “Sometimes we have to penalty contributes to Force, WIBISCO, Choo’s Foundation Liesel be provocative to make a crime reduction can be an Enterprises and Haf Daisley has welcomed a few. ously so that we don’t end change. Change needs to issue of debate, as there Petrogas Services. news that domestic vio- Referring to a short film up like other countries be made in our approach, are some like himself who Reverend Earl Deane lence legislation is on entitled “Lisa-Marie” where there are murders our culture, in our ability believe that where judge- also offered a prayer of the way, but she says which highlights the plight every minute.” to give confidence to vic- ment is not carried out intercession towards the Barbados needed it of a victim of domestic Daisley said the organi- tims, and offer security to speedily there are “minds end of the service for all “yesterday”. abuse, she said, “From the sation has grown by leaps victims to know that they set to carry on their evil”. the prayer requests col- That is the urgency video we watched tonight, and bounds and has been can be listened to and For those who say that lected from those gath- which Daisley says must we saw all the newspaper able to attract donors large heard,” she said. church is often boring, ered. be placed on this type of headlines with women and small. Additionally, (JH) Cumberbatch also had a (RSM) legislation, which she says that were murdered, and she said membership has is long overdue. She that is just a few. As you grown and the SAVE was speaking to the media know, it is becoming a Foundation has become a on Wednesday night growing problem in household name which she as the Foundation cele- Barbados and even around attributed to the commu- brated its fifth anniversary the Caribbean and we def- nity work of its members at the British High Com- initely need stiffer penal- and ongoing public service missioner’s residence. ties,” she opined. announcements. The reception was at- “Yes there will be people British High tended by Chief Justice Sir who will still be violent Commissioner Victoria Marston Gibson; Minister even though they will be Dean lauded the work of of Social Care, Consti- penalised severely for the SAVE Foundation, tuency Empowerment and doing so, but they need to commending the video Community Development be penalised. Right now it which was a collaborative Steven Blackett; Minister seems like perpetrators effort. She told the spe- of Labour Dr.Esther Byer- are getting a slap on the cially invited guests Suckoo; and Director of wrist and domestic vio- that agreeing to tell the Public Prosecutions lence on a whole needs to story is a courageous act Charles Leacock, to name be taken a lot more seri- and one that must be

6 • Friday April 18, 2014 The Barbados Advocate Bajans flock to fish market FISH from Back Page those seeking to do trade at shopping earlier this the Bridgetown Fish year. market. “Usually,we start to get Inside, vendors could be the crowds of people seen deftly cleaning and around Wednesday, but boning as customers called this year from Tuesday out orders. they started coming and it “It’s going good so far has not let up yet,” she and I hope it stays that pointed out. way,” said Joyce Mayers. Meanwhile, downtown “My customers are mainly the situation was not any calling for dolphin and different as parking flying fish.Those are really became a nightmare for popular right now.”(JMB) The overflowing car park at the Bridgetown Fish Market yesterday.

Jeff Broomes, at the recent launch of his two books, entitled, ‘The Dream’ and ‘Bullying; The New Threat to Civil Society’. Broomes launches book on anti-bullying strategies By Ashlee Cox conferences about bullying, landscape.” and interacted with many Continuing he further PRINCIPAL of the of his colleagues, who gave explained, “It has resulted Parkinson Memorial him some feedback on the from many years of Secondary School Jeff booklet he was then research, exposure and Broomes, has once developing. empirical evidence. It does again, made a According to Broomes, not purport to be a panacea, contribution to the the book speaks to but simply a contributing growing literary works addressing bullying and work in the developing of Barbadian authors, was done at the Media strategies and approaches. with the launch of his Resource Department at Specifically,this submission two recent books, the Ministry of Education, is intended to help in entitled, ‘The Dream’ where four copies were explaining what is bullying, and ‘Bullying; The New presented to the Minister, advising on how to Threat to Civil Society’, the Chief Education Officer, recognise it and offer at the school, recently. the Permanent Secretary approaches that may be As noted by Broomes the and the Deputy Chief utilised in responding and book, ‘Bullying; The New Educational Officer.He also addressing the offence. I Threat to Civil Society’,is a pointed out that he is going hope it proves to be useful work that took him five to make it available to as we thrive to realising a years to write and produce, every school on the Island. more peaceful,positive and but is one he worked As noted by Broomes,“As supportive society.” diligently on because of the the introduction said, this Noting that the book is fact that there is a lot of production has been small, but would serve two issues going on in schools developed to assist in the years of teaching, he also with ‘bullying’ topping the struggle to combat the ugly noted that while the book is list. acts of bullying that are more for teachers and As explained by Broomes, having such a devastating parents, senior students in for the book, he did a lot of effect on our schools, our leadership roles would also research, participated in children and our social find it educational. The Barbados Advocate Friday April 18, 2014 • 7 ICBL donates to Junior Achievement THE Insurance Corporation of Barbados Limited (ICBL) has once again shown its commitment to the youth of Barbados, through a recent donation to the Junior Achievement of Barbados, which seeks to educate students in primary and secondary schools about entrepreneurship, work readiness and financial literacy through experiential, hands-on programmes. Wanda Mayers, Assistant VP, Marketing and Product Development at the Insurance Corporation of Barbados Limited (ICBL), in handing over a cheque to Marsha Ann Clarke, Executive Director of Junior Achievement Barbados, noted that as part of the company’s corporate social responsibility, it will continue to contribute to health initiatives as well as the development of young people. “That is the reason why we decided we wanted to sponsor them for a three-year period. And this is our third year. In Wanda Mayers (left), Assistant VP, Marketing and Product Development at the Insurance Corporation of Barbados Limited addition to the money that we are (ICBL), as she handed over the donation to Marsha Ann Clarke, Executive Director of Junior Achievement Barbados. donating, we also have some of our staff members who are also counsellors on the told them we were planning to go commencing at 6:10 a.m. and a 5k walk demonstrations, health checks and JA programme. So we’ve had quite a few national this year to at least 33 schools starting at 6:15 a.m. Participants of all product sampling will follow the races. of them working along with Junior they immediately started looking at races will start and end at the Bay Street Proceeds from the event will be donated Achievement to make sure that we train schools in the near vicinity.So they walk Esplanade. A Health Extravaganza to the Queen Elizabeth Hospital’s our young people,” Mayers further the walk …and we are very happy that which will include fitness Asthma Bay. (RSM) explained. they are champions continuing to help us Marsha Ann Clarke, noted she was help the students across Barbados.” very excited to have ICBL as their Meanwhile, the Insurance Corporation champions. of Barbados Limited (ICBL) will be “In the first year, they adopted one hosting its health and wellness event, school which was Hindsbury. In the the 5th annual ICBL Family Fun Walk second year we had about seven and Run on Monday April 28, celebrated volunteers at seven different schools, five as Heroes Day. The event will consist of primary and two secondary and when we 10k run starting at 6 a.m., a 5k run Programme to touch all parishes across B’dos By Regina Selman Moore from the idea all the way through to liquidating and paying out the HAVING re-launched in the year shareholders,” she stated. 2010, the Junior Achievement of “But we (also) have programmes that Barbados programme will soon serve from five years old up to 25 years expand, touching all parishes across old. So we are in the primary schools Barbados. within our nation and our region.We are Word of the planned move came also in the secondary schools, with recently from Marsha Ann Clarke, Economics for Success, as a well as the Executive Director of Junior Junior Achievement Company Achievement Barbados, who noted that Programme,” Clarke explained. the programme has touched numerous The response from students in the area primary and secondary schools since the of new enterprise has been re-launch, serving 533 students to date. overwhelming to date, Clarke said. In “We plan to go national, hitting every fact she noted, JA took six student single parish in Barbados this year, representatives from Queen’s College, serving well in excess of those 500 Combermere and Grantley Adams students,” Clarke recently commented. Memorial to Mexico last December,with She noted that there is a heavy an agricultural garden project and at emphasis on advancing a business present, the students are working on element in the programme, with the commercialising that product. pillars of success for the programme The idea, Clarke stressed, is to have being financial literacy, students develop strategic businesses, entrepreneurship and workforce rather than simply having an experience. readiness. JA will also be looking to partner with “Most people are familiar with the agencies that assist students in starting company programme, where students up their own viable businesses so that will sell shares and they will raise the they can support themselves and money to start a company and take it perhaps even employ others as well.

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‘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 Happy Easter, Barbados By Regina Selman Moore however, many persons period for quiet reflection should use the Easter are usually in a in our country at present, period to ground Stay hopeful MY heartfelt wish this celebratory mood, given the tumultuous ourselves in our faith. Let Easter Season is that the celebrating Christ’s year we have had and the us also use the time to season will be used as a resurrection and the fact issues that keep really reflect as a people period of reflection and that he was victorious in emerging, even as the on where we want to be in interrogation of self, but His mission, dying to free year goes on. We’ve had the future and what it in times of also a celebratory one as man from sin and giving layoffs in the public will take us to get there. well. him the hope of life sector, a lot of back and Easter reminds us that How can the two go eternal. That certainly forth between we cannot only live for the together you may ask? calls for a celebration! government and the trade here and now. There is a transition Well, Good Friday often Easter is also a time for unions and now a work future that awaits us in presents those in the the kids. There will be stoppage (strike) at the the spiritual realm. And TODAY, Barbadians join Christians around the Christian community endless kites in the sky level of the sugar so, in the natural realm, world in celebrating Good Friday, acknowledging with a time to ponder and I am happy to say industry.Only God knows we need to look ahead as the importance of themes of hope, faith and about the task Our Lord that the downtime allows what will happen when well and take the renewal to humankind through the gospels which and Saviour Jesus Christ many parents and the hurricane season rolls necessary steps to ensure speak of the crucifixion of Jesus Christ. Though it had, in offering up his life caregivers to spend time around and what else will good outcomes going is not the focus of today’s occasion, one hopes that for the benefit of with their children and happen in the area of forward, whether in the as the religious ceremonies come to a close, that a mankind. Much emphasis loved ones, doing industry and business, area of business, family similar reflection continues with regard to the is placed on the events recreational activities. later this year. life, in our career paths economic challenges being faced in this country leading up to His That is part of the joy of What all Barbadians and even as a nation. and that an appreciation is also noted for the hope crucifixion. So Good Easter – showing tender will need is steely resolve I take this present of possible solutions being presented by Friday is often viewed as love and care for one in the face of the present opportunity to wish all A Government, the private sector and union groups, a pensive day, a day for another and greeting and impending Happy Easter and May with the aim of generating a renewal in Barbados’ peace and quiet and others with a glad and challenges and our faith God’s Peace and Guiding economic climate. It is also hoped that people, reflection. On Easter joyous spirit. surely will have to rise to Hand be upon this nation, especially the youth, look within themselves to Sunday and Monday We certainly need a a higher level.As such, we always. try to be part of this solution. So far for the year, the financial circumstances for many have become dire. With Government stipulating that approximately 3 000 workers be Deal reached on calming sent home; several other private sector companies laying-off employees as well; personal incomes taking cuts or seeming inadequate in the face of rising cost of living; and proposals of additional fees Ukraine tensions and taxes for the public, it may seem like there is no hope for a better tomorrow. GENEVA – Top diplomats warned Russian Foreign will be tasked with helping crisis that threatens the However,the current position should not be seen from the United States, Minister Sergey Lavrov Ukraine authorities and new government in Kiev – as the end of the road; it is instead a place of European Union, Russia that Moscow would soon local communities comply to placate Russia and calm transition. From this vantage point corrections and Ukraine reached feel the brunt of new with the requirements hostilities with its neighbor can be made and steps put in place to improve the agreement after marathon sanctions should it not outlined in the agreement. even as the US prepared a working environment and the economy. People talks yesterday on follow through on its Speaking at a separate new round of sanctions to can rise from a position of weakness and immediate steps to ease commitments under the news conference, Lavrov punish Moscow for what it uncertainty to one of strength and confidence by the crisis in Ukraine. agreement. said the OSCE mission regards as fomenting using experiences as a stepping stone and not a Reached after seven “It is important that “should play a leading role” unrest. stumbling block. hours of negotiation, the these words are translated moving forward. Russia had honed a agreement does not set out immediately into actions,” Earlier, Russian strategy of its own: Push New approach specific directions for Kerry said at a news President Vladimir Putin the West as far as possible The hope for a better tomorrow lies within the Ukraine’s future, but it briefing.“None of us leaves criticized the US and its without provoking youth. One point that is constantly being pushed requires all sides to halt here with a sense that the European allies for having crippling sanctions against is the importance of thinking outside the box to any violence, intimidation job is done because of what he called a double its own financial and gain greater success financially.This would mean or provocative actions. It words on a paper.” standard concerning energy sectors or a military a change in the popularity of certain subjects at the calls for the disarming of He added that if Moscow Ukraine and said he hoped confrontation with NATO. school level and a shift from the traditional career all illegally armed groups does not abide by the he would not have to In a television goals set by young members of the workforce. and for control of buildings agreement,something that deploy troops to Ukraine. appearance in Moscow on Barbados Union of Teacher’s President Pedro seized by pro-Russian would be clear in the But he also seemed to Thursday, Putin denied Shepherd recently spoke to this when he opined separatists to be turned coming days,“we will have keep the door open for claims that Russian special that instead of looking to get a university graduate back to authorities. no choice but to impose Russia to recognize forces were provoking in every household, the emphasis at this time The agreement puts on further costs on Russia.” Ukraine’s presidential unrest in eastern Ukraine. should be on “looking to embrace every citizen at hold – for now at least – The agreement gives election set for May 25, He called the Ukrainian every station in life to be respectful, to be additional economic amnesty to protesters who softening his previous government’s effort to productive, do an honest job for an honest pay, to sanctions the West had comply with the demands, demand that it must be quash the unrest a “crime.” use their talents to develop themselves, their prepared to impose on except those found guilty postponed until the fall and In Washington, Defense families and their country and to be each other’s Russia if the talks were of capital crimes. It says preceded by a referendum Secretary Chuck Hagel keeper”. Minister of Labour, Social Security and fruitless. That will ease Kiev’s plans to reform its on broader powers for the said the US would send Human Resource Development Dr. Esther Byer international pressure constitution and transfer regions. non-lethal assistance to Suckoo, has also urged Barbadians to show greater both on Moscow and more power from the Andrii Deshchytsia, Ukraine’s military in light levels of innovation and creativity, working to nervous European Union central government to Ukraine’s foreign minister, of what he called Russia’s create new jobs, rather than studying and training nations that depend on regional authorities must said the “joint efforts to ongoing destabilizing for the same pool of jobs. The Minister went on to Russia for their energy. be inclusive, transparent launch the actions there. He told a say that the hope for the future lies with this US Secretary of State and accountable – de-escalation ... will be a Pentagon news conference country’s youth: “We have to listen to our young John Kerry called the deal including through the test for Russia to show that that the military people… We have to listen to the ideas, to what the result of a “good day’s creation of a broad national it is really willing to have assistance to Ukraine will they are saying...and encourage our young people work”but emphasized that dialogue. stability in this region.” include medical supplies, to see how they can take that forward.” the words on paper must Monitors with the Ukraine was hoping to helmets,water purification It is hoped that these words of wisdom do not fall be followed by concrete Organization of Security use the Geneva talks – the units and power on deaf ears, and that Barbadians come together actions. He said he had and Cooperation in Europe first of their kind over the generators. to give support to those who seek to think outside News Editor: Dorian Bryan Managing Editor: Yajaira Archibald the box. This is but one step on the road to Business Editor: Jewel Brathwaite Executive Editor: Gillian Marshall economic recovery, but it is an improtant ray of Telephone: 467-2000 News Fax: 434-1000 E-mail Address: [email protected] Sports Editor: Corey Greaves General Manager: Sandra Clarke Hello! Editor: Nigel Wallace Assistant Managing Director: Sean Eteen hope nonetheless. Website: www.barbadosadvocate.com Publisher: Anthony T. Bryan

The Barbados Advocate Friday April 18, 2014 • 9 The power of His resurrection THE family of the teachings that we may act in the interest of our before Him, He endured Jesus brought joy not only Barbados Labour Party promulgate. brothers and sisters, our the cross (Heb. 12:2). How to His many followers on joins with the Christian The Bible reminds us community and nation, often do we feel the that first Easter Sunday family here and the world that Christ came as a never in the interest of self temptation to give up on morning over two thousand over during this Easter result of the Father’s love – or a chosen few. our mission due to the lack years ago, but continues to season in commemorating for God so loved the world Further, the story of of support by peers, family act as a reminder to us all the death, burial and that He gave His Son (John Easter reminds us that or even supporters? Had that there is a better state resurrection of our Lord 3:16). This sacrificial love Jesus exemplified traits Jesus succumbed to the we can aspire to. We no and Saviour Jesus Christ. should therefore be fitting for our imitation.He pressure to abdicate His longer have to be slaves to It is therefore fitting for emulated by all – love for was disciplined and focused responsibility to fulfill the our past, to the us to pause and reflect on our brother and on His mission, humbled redemption plan for circumstances that have to bring freedom,salvation the sacrifice made by Jesus community. A love that and sincere in His vision. mankind, we would have before kept us bound, but and a better life for us as a the Christ and to glean requires us to act in the Though laughed at, no hope today. we can hope, we can people necessitates that we from His love for mankind best interest of that which mocked and humiliated, Finally,the lessons to be overcome. embrace this gift, that we some truths that we may we love.I believe that Jesus sometimes by His own learnt from this Easter Let this Easter season may know Him and the emulate, some traits that would want for us today to brethren, He stayed message must be shared to therefore be truly inspiring power of His resurrection we may imitate and some emulate this truth and to focused – for the joy set all. The resurrection of to us all. That Jesus came (Phil 3:10). Reinforcing our values HOLY WEEK is one of the generation? usually very quiet and and economic to be a carnival. Are we most sacred periods on the For many of our children allows families to spend development. moving too far away from Christian calendar. It is many of these traditions quality time together. The However, some of these the social value system highly respected by the may appear rigid and Barbadian tradition of the traditions are fading and which has contributed church in Barbados and by unnecessary to follow in fish meal for Good Friday is not necessarily practised significantly to the social many of its people. this day and age. However, still very much alive and by the younger generations development we have Throughout this week, it is still important to have well. with the vigour that some experienced over the last starting with Palm Sunday, an understanding and give Kite flying is another of of our elders may expect. 50 years? many of our churches were reverence to the season. those traditions associated Is it that we have not When we look at the open with nightly services The development and with the season which, sufficiently cultivated and some of the recent social allowing the congregation the quality of life which we although not as popular as passed on these traditions? challenges which have fabric we need to transfer to reflect on the life of Jesus enjoy in Barbados are very before, is still very much Is this the price that we come to the surface, we the right values to our and the sacrifices which He much linked to that strong alive. How many of our will have to pay for need to take stock and have children. The Church still made. spiritual upbringing and young children can make progress? Is there room for serious dialogue about the plays a vital role in this Many Barbadians would traditions which we have their own kites or still have compromise? social fabric of this country. area. The family is a good recall the traditions with in a society. It provides a that passion to be out in This week a well- Issues such as domestic conduit to ensure that which we celebrate the gauge which allows us to the field all day flying their recognised cleric raised his violence need to be tackle. these values are reinforced. Good Friday and Easter moderate our behaviour kites? Hopefully we can concerned with the These issues are better As we enjoy this sacred holiday.This would be dear and use as a guide as to rekindle that pastime number of party activities dealt with when we look at season, we urge you to to the hearts of many of our what would be socially among our children. which are taking place the model of the family spend time reflecting on parents and grandparents. acceptable. These traditions help to during the period of Lent which we project in our the values which you are But how many of those This holiday season is make Barbados the and also during this Holy society and the type of sharing with your family. traditions have been probably one of the most country that we are proud Week. We were also values which we promote Have a blessed Holy Week properly passed on and relaxing for the year.Good of;help to shape the society reminded by the Trade and highlight as being the and Easter. become significant to our Friday, which is normally that which has contributed Union that the May Day norm in the society. Best wishes to the children and the next seen as a solemn day, is to the stability of our social activities are not intended To maintain the social Barbados CARIFTA team. Talks between Government of Venezuela and Opposition lauded PRIME Minister Freundel and Foreign Trade, Senator with their lives, the country the Venezuelan President Maduro and the such as trade, air Stuart has described the Maxine McClean, and should settle down, and the Government and the Opposition representatives transport, maritime recent talks between other officials. elected Government and Opposition parties were was brokered by Foreign transport, energy issues, Venezuela’s President The Prime Minister told the representatives of the building a relationship to Ministers from three and the teaching of English Nicolas Maduro and the the envoy: “I can only hope Opposition parties, allow them to coexist, countries within the Union as a Foreign Language, representatives of that the dialogue will working together, should despite the fact that they of South American Nations among others, were Opposition parties in that continue. Peaceful be able to deal with the might not have the same (UNASUR) and the examined. country as “a very healthy coexistence is what is issues facing the most vision. He said that it was representative of the The Prime Minister said development”. needed in Venezuela, as vulnerable members of the a good start and that Vatican, and took place at that Barbados’ Mr. Stuart expressed well as respect for society.” another meeting would the Miraflores presidential international business this view last Friday differences of opinion. I Ambassador Gomez follow. palace in Caracas last sector is focusing on Latin during discussions at think both sides should Febres presented Mr. He added that Venezuela Thursday night. America and the necessary Government Headquarters keep their eyes fixed on the Stuart with a dossier was willing to listen to the During the wide-ranging legislation had been put in with Venezuela’s larger picture – the outlining what has taken advice of its friends and discussions between Prime place to make Barbados a Ambassador to Barbados, development of the country place over the past two described Barbados as Minister Stuart and more attractive domicile Jose Gomez Febres; and people. The people months in the South such. Ambassador Gomez for investment from Latin Minister of Foreign Affairs should be able to get on American country.He said The meeting between Febres, bilateral matters America.

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10 • Friday April 18, 2014 The Barbados Advocate LETTERS TO THE EDITOR ADVOCATE PUBLISHERS (2000) INC, FONTABELLE • FAX: 434-1000 • E-MAIL: [email protected]

Pay the price for poor Flight MH370 mystery THE futile search so far What if indeed the ac- been directed to the wrong for signs of wreckage to tual trajectory was the place? Have the wrong as- financial management confirm the presumed same deviation but in a sumptions been made crash of the Airline Flight North-Westerly North about the capability of the IT is now beyond distress- money of the citizens of who perpetrate these acts MH370 in the Indian Easterly,or South Easterly flight to avoid being ing to read the annual re- Barbados. of wastage and/or fraud Ocean began on conviction direction within range of tracked? If cargo contain- port of Barbados’ Auditor These reports have continue to keep their jobs that the trajectory of the the available fuel capac- ers can be tracked world- General.The 2013 Report, been issued annually for while persons at the bot- flight since its last contact ity? When everything pos- wide by dispatchers, why recently laid in some years. tom of the economic lad- was in a South-Westerly sible has been eliminated, shouldn’t international Parliament, is more than It is now blatantly obvi- der are sent home in order direction to absolutely whatever remains how- flights be tagged the same painful as reported by our ous that neither the polit- to cut the government’s nowhere as a likely desti- ever improbable must be way? news media. ical directorate nor the budget? This is manifestly nation. the truth. Has the search LEONARD ST.HILL Thousands of Civil Service manage- unfair! Barbadians are losing ment has the testicular The political direc- their jobs, the economy is fortitude to correct this torate, the Civil Service in a tail spin, we’re being deteriorating situation. management and those Schools Championships: taxed and taxed yet offi- Would it be out of place charged with fighting cers of the Barbados to ask the Royal Barbados crime in our country need Government – if the Police Force as their civic to step up now and bring Are we there yet? Auditor General’s Report duty to open criminal in- meaningful change to the is to be believed – are vestigations into these handling of our country’s THAT it has taken 30 games in every parish and ment within Barbados? Is playing fast and loose things? financial affairs. years to lay the founda- in four weeks the Games there not the talent avail- with the hard-earned Why should the people GERRY SEALE tion for the development were on. able for organization of of sport in Barbados is as What truly amazed me higher levels of school much amazing as it is was that St. Joseph, with- championships with all pleasing. But thankfully out a single public playing the players and officials it has happened within field, emerged overall we now boast? Putting Barbados’ my lifetime. champions. The Minister And finally, how much When in 1974, as Chief even promised partici- longer must we wait be- Sport Officer, I mounted pants that the games fore serious national best face forward the National would be staged every championships for the Independence Youth year thereafter. Sadly it junior and senior athletes MINISTER of Culture, even faster” before dis- particularly females, will Games, I was seeking to never happened again. are organized? The Louis Sports and Youth, cussing the importance of be appalled enough at create a new context for Perhaps there is a story Lynch Championship Stephen Lashley, has the image we portray in such a state of affairs to deepening and widening behind that story. which parade scratch again stressed the impor- attracting tourists to seek their vacations else- the framework for quality Recently, I was privi- teams is no longer a viable tance of keeping aspects Barbados. where, taking their part- encounters in the various leged to witness the run option. All I would say is of Barbados’ heritage (tra- What image of ners or families with sporting activities. Just off of the NAPSAC and that the Ministries of ditions) and history in the Barbados was portrayed them? having returned from the BSSAC. Principals, physi- Education, Sport and forefront during the sea- by the recent release of the While I have never been World Cup in Germany, I cal education teachers and Constituency son of Emancipation, “so findings of a study by Dr. accused of being the ventured to rationalize the Ministry of Education Empowerment (I do not that both young people Clive Landis that 40 per brightest bulb in the box, the organization and ad- must be commended and like the last designation, it and adults can truly ap- cent of Barbadian females’ and so am probably miss- ministration of games at should be proud of the sounds too political) get to- preciate what is being cel- first sexual experiences ing something, I ab- the highest level. achievements of their gether with the National ebrated”. A society that came about through coer- solutely can’t figure out As I recall, I pitched the charges. Nor must I omit Sports Council to create does not either under- cion or by rape? Though what the BAMC has done structure for the youth the Caribbean the new context for senior stand or value its history males were not included to incur the wrath of Sir games in three age cate- Broadcasting Corporation sports and let the organi- and traditions is a society in this study, with such a Roy Trotman and the gories with representa- for its excellent TV cover- zation freely evolve. Even verging on suicide, for if high percentage of fe- BWU.That being said, Sir tions from every parish, age. the parish cricket tourna- you don’t know your his- males reporting such ex- Roy’s demand for an apol- except St. Michael where But what of Senior ment organized by UWI tory, then you don’t know periences, it seems safe to ogy from the BAMC there were four groups – National Championships? should yield to a more ap- anything. You are a leaf draw the inference that brought to mind some north, east, south and For it must not be over- propriate arrangement. I that doesn’t know it is over half of all children in very sage advice learned Bridgetown. looked that Barbados as a look forward to a mean- part of a tree. And what is Barbados are victims of at the knee of my grand- I submitted a budget small country must create ingful calendar of sport- tradition if not the living sexual abuse. Ergo, far mother,to wit:“It is a good that was approved and so the essence of a frontier ing events from nursery faith of the dead? from being the isolated in- rule in life never to apolo- I had the money.I was for- spirit even within the lim- through primary, second- In her article “Tourism cidents of crime Ms. gize. The right sort of peo- tunate also to have four its of its narrow borders. Is ary, senior schools and defenders” (April 15 Husbands speaks of, such ple neither expect or want Peace Corps Volunteers on it enough to have our jun- real junior and senior Advocate), Janelle abominable behavior apologies, and the wrong staff and so with the assis- ior athletes perform so championships estab- Husbands leads with the seems to be a cultural sort take a mean advan- tance of the well known creditably for their schools lished in the wider com- adage that “good news norm in Barbados. How tage of them.” and itinerant Mr. Eric but see no further munities of Barbados. travels fast and bad news many prospective tourists, CHARLES KNIGHTON Sealy, we promoted the prospects for advance- NIGEL HARPER

LET GOD QUOTES FOR TODAY WORDS OF SPEAK TO US WISDOM Richard Milhous Nixon, Joseph Chilton Pearce, “For the preaching of the cross 37th US President American author is to them that perish foolish- “My strong point is not rhetoric , “We are shaped by each A starving man will eat ness; but unto us which are it isn’t showmanship, it isn’t big other. We adjust not to the with the wolf. saved it is the power of God.” promises – those things that cre- reality of a world, but to the ate the glamour and the excite- reality of other thinkers.” 1 Corinthians 1:18 KJV ment that people call charisma and warmth.”

The Barbados Advocate Friday April 18, 2014 • 11 Cassava production being encouraged CASSAVA can be used as a substitute for corn and wheat in the countries of the region, helping to reduce im- ports of those products and by ex- tension reducing the cost of food. So says Dr. J.R. Deep Ford, United Nations Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) Sub Regional Coordinator for the Caribbean, who has indicated that the FAO is contributing to a major effort currently underway to push cassava production in the Caribbean. He noted that cassava’s versatility should not be discounted because it is an ideal crop for the production of food, animal feed, fuel and now even beer. Making a presentation at a symposium entitled ‘Moving Towards a Viable and Vibrant Agricultural Sector’ at the Lloyd Erskine Sandiford Centre which hosted by the Barbados Agricultural Society,Dr. Ford maintained the region has the crops and the knowledge needed to commer- cialise the products that can be made from such crops as cassava and breadfruit. His comments came as he said that cassava can be used to replace wheat in bread and that at least one brewery in region is set to launch a new beer in October of this year,which will be made from cassava.He said that the cassava variant will replace the high fructose corn syrup that is cur- rently employed. Some of the participants who attended the recent agriculture symposium. “I am not saying to you that we are going to replace a 100 percent of the and we can blend a lot of what we do with very heartened that the production of root he is not satisfied with the level of cassava wheaten flour coming into the region and wheaten flour,with cassava flour that we crops in general has been on the increase, production.As such, he is contending that into our countries, but I am saying to you can produce in our soil,” he said. even though there has been a decline in greater concentration needed to be placed that we can replace 30 and 40 percent Meanwhile, Ford indicated that he is agricultural production. However,he said in this area. (JRT)

Dr. J.R. Deep Ford, United Nations Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) Sub Regional Coordinator for the Caribbean addressing participants Public asked to help locate missing boy

POLICE are seeking the public’s assis- Shaquille is about 5’4” tall, of slim tance in locating a missing boy.Missing build; he has a light brown complexion. is Shaquille Oneal Mason, 15 years, of He has a long face and walks with an Ellerton, St. George. He was last seen erect appearance; he has black hair cut about 7 p.m. on Monday April 14, 2014 low. at Edgecliff, St. John, and has not been Anyone with information relative to seen since. the whereabouts of Shaquille Mason is At the time he was wearing a red shirt asked to telephone the Police with yellow stripes, a black and grey Emergency at telephone number 211 or skinny pants and black softwears. the nearest Police Station.

12 • Friday April 18, 2014 The Barbados Advocate ‘AEI to present challenges, New ferry coming opportunities for Barbados’ to Trinidad THE government of better deal for Tobago,” NEW regulatory meas- Compliance Act (FATCA). emphasis on transparency “To the extent the IBFS Trinidad and Tobago is Cadiz said. ures which the inter- “The transition to AEI should not be difficult for and trusts or foundations planning to add an addi- The ship, which will be national community is presents challenges and the Barbados IBFS, since is in other jurisdictions tional inter-island ferry, coming from Gibraltar, demanding that off- opportunities for Barbados has not relied were based on secrecy,the it announced this week. is 11 years old and 160 shore jurisdictions im- Barbados.The impact will on secrecy to attract busi- trend towards AEI and in- Trinidad’s government metres long. plement, should create require the Barbados ness. creased transparency is is expected to invest “It will require “minor both opportunities International Business However,he commented not the way to go,” he ad- around $7.4 million USD modifications,” Cadiz and challenges for and Financial Services that increased trans- vised in the publication. annually to provide serv- said, which will be un- Barbados. (IBFS) Sector to be more parency regulatory re- “If Barbados continues ice on the MV Superfast dertaken at the ferry So says Bruce Zagaris, transparent if it wants to quirements challenge to increase its offerings of Galicia ship, according terminal in Port-of- an International Attorney- attract new business,since Barbados to anticipate financial products and tax to Trinidad Transport Spain. at-law, in an assessment tax authorities will pro- new standards and main- and investment treaties, Minister Stephen Cadiz. The ship has rest- of the changes which the vide incentives and disin- tain its capacity to imple- its IBFS will continue to The new ship is slated rooms for disabled peo- global community is pro- centives to comply,” said ment increased trans- be viable,” he maintained. to arrive in the country ple, medical facilities moting for more trans- Zagaris, in the most recent parency and regulatory The official remarked as ahead of the Easter and even a prison cell for parency within jurisdic- edition of the Newsletter requirements. well that in the future, holiday, in time for the transporting prisoners. tions. of the IBFS. Even though AEI appar- Barbados’ ability to con- upcoming Tobago Jazz It can transport up to Zagaris has said that “Inevitably, since the ently extends broadly to clude double taxation Festival, which lasts 112 passengers, along increasingly the inter- Global Forum will moni- products, such as trusts treaties (DTAs) with de- from April 19 to April 27. with 110 trailers and national community – tor AEI, countries failing and foundations, veloped countries will de- “All in all this is a far 60 cars. the Organisation for to comply with new inter- Barbados’ business tradi- pend in part on whether Economic Co-operation national standards will be tionally has been from Barbados can distinguish and Development,the G20 cited and will be on a grey treaty links and the ability itself as a well regulated and the G8 – is demanding or black list and will lose of clients to reduce with- and transparent juris- Oil prices flat as that all countries imple- business and have their holding taxes and/or diction and in some cases, ment Automatic Exchange financial flows impeded,” not be subject to Foreign develop substantive com- of Information (AEI) based he reasoned. Accrual Property Income mercial relations with on the United States’ But the attorney-at-law (FAPI), in the case of prospective treaty coun- supplies offset Foreign Account Tax said that the increased Canadians. tries. (JB) Ukraine jitters OIL flat-lined yesterday opposing influences. as the upheaval in Tensions remained Ukraine continued to can- over Ukraine, where po- cel out a big increase in Russian militants clashed US oil supplies. with Ukrainian forces in Benchmark US crude the country’s east as au- for May delivery was up 1 thorities try to reassert cent at $103.77 a barrel at control over a region 0910 GMT in electronic where some are pushing trading on the New York to secede and join Russia. Mercantile Exchange. Officials from the US, The contract rose 1 cent Russia, Ukraine and the Wednesday to $103.76. European Union are set There is no oil trading on to meet in Geneva yes- Good Friday, one of only terday for negotiations three days a year in which aimed at persuading oil is not traded either Russia to back off in electronically or through Ukraine following its an- open outcry. nexation of Crimea. Oil trading was Traders worry that China’s demand for gold shows no sign of letting up. hemmed in yesterday by Russia’s actions could be met with sanctions that disrupt exports of the Chinese gold demand may rise 20% by 2017: industry body country’s oil and gas. But that upward impetus for LONDON – China’s an- sumption of 1 132 tonnes Middle East scrambled which private consump- tural affinity,the increase oil prices was offset by the nual demand for gold last year. to take advantage of the tion plays a larger part,” in income and government US Energy Department’s could jump around 20 per- “The traditional appeal lower prices. said the body. support. weekly supply report cent by 2017 as more of its of gold to the Chinese peo- In China, rising demand “Although the risks “There is a huge Wednesday. It showed an increasingly wealthy pop- ple and consumers’ opti- for the yellow metal has associated with this eco- groundswell of people increase of 10 million bar- ulation seek new ways to mistic outlook for prices also been driven by the nomic transformation becoming wealthier, that rels, the largest in 13 make money, the World should result in private growth of its increasingly- should not be underesti- have more money to spend years, on higher domestic Gold Council predicted sector demand from all wealthy middle class, high mated, on balance this on jewellery and more sav- production and imports. yesterday. sources climbing to at levels of savings and re- process should result in a ings to invest,” he told Brent crude was down The forecast by the least 1 350 tonnes by strictions on other invest- considerably higher level press. 27 cents at $109.34 a bar- WGC comes after China 2017,” the London-based ments. of consumer spending, “For many people, gold rel on the ICE exchange became the world’s largest council said. Still, the council warned which ought to favour the is the preferred form for in London. gold-consuming nation in Gold prices slumped by that a possible slowdown jewellery sector.” savings amid volatile In other energy futures 2013, overtaking India. a nearly a third last year in the world’s second- One of the report’s au- stock markets, overvalued trading in new York: Annual demand for gold as investors abandoned largest economy as it thors, Alistair Hewitt, property and low interest • Wholesale gasoline in the form of jewellery, the perceived safe haven moves away from rapid noted that Chinese gold rates being offered by fell 0.7 cent to $3.004 a coins and bars is set to hit investment in favour of export-led growth could demand had tripled in the banks.” gallon. “at least 1 350 tonnes by stocks and other riskier dampen gold demand. decade to 2013. Gold jumped to a two- • Natural gas is down 2017”, the WGC said in a bets. “China faces important And he predicted that and-a-half-week peak 2.7 cents to $4.557 per report on China. But global demand for challenges in moving from the Chinese gold market at $1,330.59 an ounce 1,000 cubic feet. That would represent a gold in jewellery grew to an investment and export- would continue to develop on Monday as investors • Heating oil dropped rise of nearly a fifth from its highest for 16 years as led growth model to a over the course of the next sought shelter from the 0.7 cent to $2.995 a gal- the country’s record con- consumers in Asia and the more balanced one in few years, driven by cul- Ukraine crisis. lon.

The Barbados Advocate Friday April 18, 2014 • 13 St. Vincent PM Trinidad Centre ordered to rest, cancels J’ca visit of Excellence not KINGSTOWN, St Gonsalves has been Vincent – Prime Minister forced to cancel his at- Ralph Gonsalves is cur- tendance at two events for sale, says Warner rently confined to his of- overseas – the Annual ficial residence, for rest Norman Manley Law PORT-OF-SPAIN, football’s hemispheric CONCACAF has filed tion of the Centre of and recuperation as he School lecture in Trinidad – Former Vice body over the facility three documents in the Excellence. nurses an injury to his Jamaica, where he was president of FIFA Jack which comprises a Trinidad and Tobago “If CONCACAF indeed ankle. expected to deliver the Warner has dismissed Stadium and a swimming High Court challenging has filed a caveat against On Thursday, keynote address on media reports suggest- pool. Warner’s rights to owner- me all I can say is that Communication Consul- Thursday, and the rally ing that he is seeking “The truth is, if anyone ship of the Centre. both CONCACAF and tant in the Office of the on reparations organised a purchaser for the can come forward with an Warner has claimed the FIFA have unlimited Prime Minister Elson by the Institute of Black Centre of Excellence iota of evidence to support land on which the Centre funding and they can Crick said doctors have World, slated for Chicago on the international that the Centre of of Excellence stands was a spend their money as they advised Gonsalves to rest on Friday. market. Excellence is being sold by gift from former FIFA wish if they want to do his ankle, and as a result In respect of Warner, also a former Jack Warner to any con- president Joao Havelange. that” said Warner. of this, the prime minis- the Jamaica event, President of CONCACAF, sortium of businessmen, CONCACAF however “Let me also state that ter has been working out Gonsalves will be repre- was reacting to newspa- local or foreign, I will sell had always contended CONCACAF does not of his official residence sented by the Minister per reports suggesting he all my worldly possessions that Warner deceived the have any equitable in- since Tuesday. of Foreign Affairs, was planning to sell the to that person for one dol- body into believing it terest in the Centre of “This period of rest and Camillo Gonsalves, while property. lar,” said Warner a former owned the property, a Excellence and has no recuperation will extend Professor Sir Hilary His comments, in a government minister basis it said it used to in- claims to ownership. I also into the weekend,” Crick Beckles will speak on his statement released on and current member vest US 16 million dollars wish to state that the said. behalf at the Chicago Wednesday, stem as well of Parliament for towards the purchase of Centre of Excellence is not Consequently, event. from a legal tussle with Chaguanas West. the property and construc- in financial trouble.” Amended Budget 2014 passed BUDGET 2014 was passed by the National Assembly on Wednesday night, with amendments by the combined Opposition, A Partnership for National Unity (APNU) and the Alliance For Change (AFC), which effectively cut $37.5B from the allocations of $220M. Government Members of Parliament (MPs) after the vote for the passage of the Appropriation Bill, the 2014 Estimates, registered their disap- Guyana Government MPs at Wednesday night’s press conference. Seated from left are Finance Minister, Dr. Ashni Singh; Prime Minister pointment over the cuts Samuel Hinds; Home Affairs Minister and PPP General Secretary, Clement Rohee; and Government Chief Whip and Presidential Advisor and contended that the on Governance, Gail Teixiera. impacts would pose dire challenges to the people the impacts on Guyanese mational projects that Guyana’s pioneering Low gives its support. ditionally, given the cur- of Guyana. youth, the Amerindian have the potential of im- Carbon Development Singh pointed out that rent state of events. At a press conference people, and the blow to proving the lives of all Strategy (LCDS), which in no jurisdiction will The Finance Minister following the passage major transformational Guyanese. included provisions for the country proposing a made it clear that if the of the amended 2014 projects. Singh stressed that he the Amaila Falls Hydro- project be able to gain line of questioning by the Budget, held in is of the firm conviction power project (AFHP), the support of partners Opposition was to be ex- Committee Room of Unavoidable conclu- that the Opposition’s and underscored the lack without being able to amined, the record would Public Buildings, Prime sion agenda is to retract of reason in objecting to convince them that the reflect that no question Minister, Samuel Hinds, Finance Minister Dr. Guyana’s progress to the provision. country itself is ready to was left unanswered and stated that key financing Ashni Singh added that extract political gains. “You would have move ahead with the every opportunity was to advance the develop- the cuts represent the “The nation must con- thought the absurdity of project. made to allow for greater ment of the Guyanese Opposition’s callous and demn this in the harsh- the position would have He stressed that the scrutiny of areas where people and, by extension, irresponsible acts est possible terms,” he been clear,” he said, ex- 2012 Budget cuts sent there were contentions. the country, have been against the Guyanese said. plaining that the com- “adverse” signals to the The next Cabinet cut, when the 2014 allo- people. The Finance Minister bined Opposition’s argu- partners involved in the meeting of the current cations were building on He concluded that the referenced the final item ments against the proj- project, but Guyana was Administration is sched- eight years of consecu- Opposition’s agenda is a that was disapproved ect was that the interna- fortunate to be able to uled for Tuesday and the tive economic growth clear one, one to sabotage of by the combined tional partners approve maintain their interest, National Assembly is and progress. progress, stymie develop- Opposition, the $18.5B the project first before which is something that scheduled to meet again He cited in particular ment and derail transfor- for initiatives under the National Assembly cannot be assured uncon- on May 15.

14 • Friday April 18, 2014 The Barbados Advocate Clinton Foundation to assist St. Kitts & Nevis with renewable energy initiatives

BASSETERRE, St. particular from which we not sustainable. The con- diesel energy. They’re waste into energy or elec- tential for the island of St. Kitts – Prime Minister generate electricity… tinuing high price of elec- going to look at how much tricity.” Kitts to also generate ge- Dr. Denzil Douglas Diesel is imported from trify is not sustainable. It the Taiwanese have done Dr. Douglas said he is othermal energy and thus says the twin-island overseas. Diesel has been means, it can’t continue so far in assisting us in also hoping that the assis- revolutionise our depend- Federation will receive having a very unstable forever. It’s going to cre- the creation of a solar en- tance from the Clinton ence on fossil fuel energy assistance from the climb in the price. The ate serious problems for ergy farm, and their prom- Foundation would extend in St. Kitts and Nevis and US-based Clinton price keeps going up and us,” Dr. Douglas said on ised assistance with an- to the development of the bring us into a new realm Foundation to improve up and up. Very few op- his weekly radio pro- other two megawatt farm geothermal sector in St. where there would be efforts in developing portunities for it to come gramme “Ask the Prime down there at the agro Kitts-Nevis. green energy, cheaper en- the renewable energy down,” he said. Minister”. tourism project. “They will provide tech- ergy, sustainable energy sector. “The more the price of He told listeners that a “They’re going to be nical support for the sister and this will impact on the He says he expects the the diesel goes up, the team of experts from the looking at the prospects island of Nevis, the Nevis cost of generating electric- collaboration will help more the price of the foundation is due to arrive for wind energy that we’ve Island Administration, ity and the consumers reduce the island’s de- diesel goes up, the more it here later this month for been working on for some with regard to their geot- then would pay less for pendence on fossil fuel as costs us to generate elec- discussions with the vari- time with the North Star hermal energy project their electricity use.” well as leading to cheaper tricity, and thus the fuel ous stakeholders here. Company.They’re going to that has been ongoing for Prime Minister Douglas rates for consumers of charge on your electricity “They’re going to look at be looking at how we dis- some years, but which says the initiative is in electricity. bill will be higher. where we’ve reached so pose of our waste, and seems to have been keeping with his admin- “We are dependent upon “It means then you have far in removing ourselves maybe how we might be stalled.” istration’s efforts to de- the importation of petro- to pay more money for the from the dependence on able to work closely on a He said the Foundation velop a green economy in leum products, diesel in use of electricity. That is fossil-based energy or new project to convert would also “look at the po- St. Kitts-Nevis. US Coast Guard seizes 3 300 kilos of cocaine

MIAMI, United States – by Coast Guard officials. The United States Coast The Coast Guard said Guard says it has seized the drugs had an esti- an estimated 3 300 kilo- mated wholesale value grams of cocaine with a of US$80 million. street value of US$110 In the other operation million in two separate on March 19, 900 kilo- operations in the grams of cocaine, worth Caribbean Sea. an estimated US$30 mil- It said the drugs were lion was discovered after offloaded on Tuesday at a Colombian-flagged the Coast Guard Base at vessel was intercepted. Miami Beach, following The Coast Guard said the interdictions last that the five suspects month. were transferred to In the first operation Colombian forces for on March 15, the Coast further processing. Guard said 97 bales con- The Coast Guard said taining 2 400 kilograms that since October 1, cocaine was discovered 2013 it has seized 14 756 floating in the water kilograms of cocaine after a fishing vessel with an estimated caught fire and sank, wholesale value soon after it was boarded US$492 million. The Ubinas volcano in Peru has been spouting ash clouds up to two miles high. Attorney charged for Peru volcano prompts breaches of sex offences act KINGSTON, Jamaica – Organised Crime leading and deceptive evacuation of 4 000 The Deputy Chairman of Investigation Division conduct. the Jamaica Anti-Doping (OCID) for alleged His arrest followed LIMA, Peru – Peruvian Agriculture Minister complained of eye inflam- Commission Disciplinary breaches of the Sex a raid on the massage authorities have ordered Juan Benites as saying mation and stomach Panel, Lennox Gayle, has Offences Act and parlour along Gloucester the preventative evacua- it will take three days problems from ash that been charged by the police Consumer Protection Act. Avenue in Montego Bay on tion of 4 000 people living beginning yesterday to has been falling from in connection with what is Gayle, 45, who report- Saturday, in which seven near the Ubinas volcano, move the residents of two Ubinas since March 29. believed to be a prostitu- edly operates a massage women were arrested for which has been spouting southern districts and The 18 609-foot (5 672- tion ring. parlour in Montego Bay in alleged prostitution. ash clouds up to two miles their 30 000 sheep, cows, metre) Ubinas is Peru’s Gayle, an attorney- the western parish of St. The attorney who was (nearly 4 kilometres) horses, burros, and other most active volcano. Its at-law, was charged on James, has been charged released on bail late high. animals. most recent strong erup- Wednesday by investi- with living off the earnings Wednesday,is scheduled to The Andina state Peru’s health ministry tion period occurred from gators attached to the of prostitution and mis- appear in court on May 5. news agency quotes says about 40 people have 2006-2009.

The Barbados Advocate Friday April 18, 2014 • 15 Confused, chaotic scene described on sinking ferry MOKPO, South Korea – There was they never heard any evacuation order. chaos and confusion on the bridge of By then, it was impossible for crew a sinking ferry,with the captain first members to move to passengers’ rooms to trying to stabilize the listing vessel help them because the ship was tilted at before ordering its evacuation, a an impossibly acute angle, he said. The crewman said Thursday. delay in evacuation also likely prevented By the time the order came, however, lifeboats from being deployed. he said it had become impossible to “We couldn’t even move one step. The help many of the passengers – slope was too big,” said Oh, who escaped although the captain and a dozen with about a dozen others, including the crew members survived. captain. The confirmed death toll from It is not clear if the captain’s actions Wednesday’s sinking of the Sawol off violated any procedures,and he may have southern South Korea was 25, the coast believed at the time that it was still guard said. But the number was expected possible to control the vessel,which would to rise with about 270 people missing, have made the order to evacuate many of them high school students on a unnecessary. class trip. Officials said there were 179 Passenger Koo Bon-hee told the AP that survivors. many people were trapped inside by Divers worked in shifts to try to get windows that were too hard to break. He into the sunken vessel, but strong wanted to escape earlier but didn’t currents would not allow them to enter, because of the announcement to stay put. said coast guard spokesman Kim Jae-in. “The rescue wasn’t done well. We were The divers planned to pump oxygen into South Korean rescue team members prepare to search for passengers of a ferry wearing life jackets. We had time,” the the ship to help any survivors, but first sinking off South Korea's southern coast,Thursday, April 17, 2014. 36-year-old Koo said from a hospital bed they had to get inside, he added. in Mokpo where he was treated for minor The water temperature in the area was apologised separately,bowing deeply and and stay where they were, Oh said. injuries. “If people had jumped into the about 12 degrees Celsius (54 degrees saying through his tears, “I committed a Video obtained by The Associated Press water...they could have been rescued.But Fahrenheit), cold enough to cause signs of sin punishable by death... I am at a loss that was shot by a survivor, truck driver we were told not to go out.” hypothermia after about 90 minutes of for words. I am sorry.I am sorry.” Kim Dong-soo, shows the vessel listing In Mokpo,relatives of the dead students exposure. The 146-meter (480-foot) Sewol had left severely with people in life jackets wailed and sobbed as ambulances began Kim said three vessels with cranes are Incheon on the northwestern coast of clinging to the side of the ship to keep carrying the recovered bodies back to being brought in to help with the rescue South Korea on Tuesday for the overnight from sliding. The initial announcement Ansan. The families, who spent a mostly and to salvage the ferry, which sank not journey to the southern resort island of for passengers to stay in their quarters sleepless night at the hospital, followed far from the southern city of Mokpo and Jeju. There were 475 people aboard, can be heard. the ambulances in their cars. now sits with just part of its keel visible. including 325 students from Danwon A third mate reported that the ship The family of one of the dead, 24-year- The captain of the Sawol, identified by High School in Ansan, which is near could not be righted, and the captain old teacher Choi Hye-jung, described her broadcaster YTN and the Yonhap news Seoul, ordered another attempt, which also as a woman who loved to boast about her agency as 68-year-old Lee Joon-seok, was It was three hours from its destination failed, Oh said.A crew member then tried students who came to her office to give her questioned by the coast guard and made Wednesday morning when it began to list to reach a lifeboat but fell because the hugs. a brief, videotaped appearance, although for an unknown reason. vessel was tilting, prompting the first “She was very active and wanted to be his face was hidden by a gray hoodie. Oh Yong-seok, a helmsman on the ferry mate to suggest to the captain that he a good leader,” her father, Choi Jae-kyu, “I am really sorry and deeply ashamed,” with ten years of shipping experience, order an evacuation, Oh said. 53, said at Mokpo Jung-Ang Hospital Lee said. “I don’t know what to say.” said that when the crew gathered on the About 30 minutes after passengers while waiting for the arrival of his Kim Soo-hyun, a senior coast guard bridge and sent a distress call, the ship were told to stay in place, the captain daughter’s body.Choi’s mother,sitting on official, said officials were investigating was already listing more than 5 degrees, finally gave the order to evacuate, Oh a bench at the hospital, sobbed quietly whether the captain got on one of the first the critical angle at which a vessel can be said, adding that he wasn’t sure that in with her head on her knee. rescue boats. brought back to even keel. the confusion and chaos on the bridge if The last major ferry disaster in South Kim Han-sik,president of Chonghaejin The first instructions from the captain the order was relayed to the passengers. Korea was in 1993, when 292 people were Marine Co., the ship’s owner, also were for passengers to put on life jackets Several survivors also told the AP that killed. Astronomers spot most earth-like planet yet LOS ANGELES – Astronomers have years from Earth in the constellation freezing, “similar to dawn or dusk on a University of Washington, Seattle. discovered what they say is the most Cygnus. A light-year is almost 6 trillion spring day,” Marcy said. “There are Earth plants that would be Earth-like planet yet detected – a miles. Quintana said she considers the quite happy with that,” she said. distant, rocky world that’s similar in The planet is about ten per cent larger planet to be more of an “Earth cousin” Since its launch in 2009, Kepler has size to our own and exists in the than Earth and may very well have than a twin because it circles a star that confirmed 961 planets, but only a few Goldilocks zone where it’s not too hot liquid water – a key ingredient for life – is smaller and dimmer than our sun. dozen are in the habitable zone. Most and not too cold for life. on its surface, scientists said. That is While Earth revolves around the sun in are giant gas balls like Jupiter and The find, announced Thursday,excited because it resides at the outer edge of 365 days, this planet completes an orbit Saturn, and not ideal places for life. planet hunters who have been scouring the habitable temperature zone around of its star every 130 days. Scientists in recent years have also the Milky Way galaxy for years for its star – the sweet spot where lakes, Scientists cannot say for certain found planets slightly larger than Earth potentially habitable places outside our rivers or oceans can exist without whether it has an atmosphere, but if it in the Goldilocks zone called “super solar system. freezing solid or boiling away. does, it probably contains a lot of carbon Earths,” but it is unclear if they are “This is the best case for a habitable The find “is special because we dioxide, outside experts said. rocky. planet yet found. The results are already know that a planet of this size “Don’t take off your breathing mask if The latest discovery is the closest in absolutely rock solid,” University of and in the habitable zone is capable of you ever land there,” said Lisa size to Earth than any other known California, Berkeley astronomer Geoff supporting life as we know it,” lead Kaltenegger,a Harvard and Max Planck world in the habitable region. Marcy,who had no role in the discovery, researcher Elisa Quintana of NASA’s Institute astronomer who had no Astronomers may never know for said in an email. Ames Research Center said at a news connection to the research. certain whether Kepler-186f can sustain The planet was detected by NASA’s conference. Despite the differences, “now we can life. The planet is too far away even for orbiting Kepler telescope, which studies The discovery was detailed in Friday’s point to a star and know that there next-generation space telescopes like the heavens for subtle changes in issue of the journal Science. It was based really is a planet very similar to the NASA’s James Webb, set for launch in brightness that indicate an orbiting on observations that were made before Earth, at least in size and temperature,” 2018, to study it in detail. planet is crossing in front of a star.From the Kepler telescope was crippled by a Harvard scientist David Charbonneau, NASA has not yet decided whether to those changes, scientists can calculate a mechanical failure last year. who was not part of the team, said in an keep using the crippled Kepler telescope planet’s size and make certain The planet probably basks in an email. on a scaled-back basis. While the inferences about its makeup. orange-red glow from its star and is If the planet is habitable, instrument may never detect another The newfound object, dubbed Kepler- most likely cooler than Earth, with an photosynthesis may be possible, said planet, scientists have a backlog of 186f, circles a red dwarf star 500 light- average temperature slightly above astronomer Victoria Meadows of the observations to wade through.

16 • Friday April 18, 2014 The Barbados Advocate Iranian woman forgives son’s killer at the gallows

THE execution of an Iranian convicted of murder was halted at the very last minute in a dramatic scene this week when the mother of his victim forgave him as he stood on the gallows with the noose around his neck, according to Iranian media. The convict, identified by his first name Bilal, had been sentenced to death for killing a teenager, Abdollah Hosseinzadeh, during a street fight in the market of the northern Iranian town of Nour seven years ago, the ISNA news agency reported. At the time, both Bilal and Hosseinzadeh were around 17 years old, ISNA said. Bilal was brought blindfolded to the site of his planned execution Tuesday in a town square. He was stood on a chair on the gallows and the noose was put on his neck, according to pictures of the scene published by ISNA. But at the last minute, Hosseinzadeh’s mother, Samereh Alinejad, forgave him, after giving a speech to the crowd and then slapping Bilal in the face. Hosseinzadeh’s father helped take the noose off of Bilal, whose weeping mother hugged Alinejad in thanks, as seen in the photos. Hosseinzadeh’s family had come under calls by famous artists, soccer coaches Samereh Alinejad, right, and her husband Abdolghani, left, removing the noose from the neck of blindfolded Bilal. and town residents to pardon Bilal and accept blood money instead of execution, execution. appeared to her in a dream and asked her slapped him – “I felt at ease” and forgave a provision allowed to victim’s families Alinejad told the Shargh newspaper in to forgive his killer, and still she was him, she said. under Iranian law.Bilal was a student of an interview published Thursday that reluctant. She said that in her speech at Bilal will serve a prison sentence Hosseinzadeh’s father, a well-known she resisted the pressure, including from the gallows, she scolded the crowd for instead of being executed, according to former local soccer player who now her own family. She and her husband, pressuring her to forgive, saying:“Do you the newspaper. coaches the sport. Even an episode of a who also have a daughter, lost another know what I have gone through all these Iran has the second highest number of popular sports program on Iranian state son who was killed in a car crash years years and how my life became like executions in the world - 369 in 2013 - television had urged the family to forgive earlier. poison?” after China, according to Amnesty Bilal the day before his planned She told Shargh that her son Abdollah But after Bilal pleaded to her - and she International. Nigerians search unsafe forest for abducted girls MAIDUGURI, Nigeria – Able-bodied military’s false statement and failure to men from the Nigerian town of Chibok find the abductees are taking the have taken to the dangerous Sambisa initiative and searching the forest Forest to search for more than 100 themselves - dangerous because it is a abducted girls and young women whom known hiding place for militants of the the military claimed to have freed from Boko Haram extremist network and their Islamic extremist kidnappers, an because it has been pounded by near- education official said Thursday. daily aerial bombardments by the air Six more have managed to escape their force. captors on their own, bringing to 20 the Borno state Gov. Kashim Shettima number that are free, the education offered a reward of $300,000 for commissioner of Borno state, Musa information leading to the release of the Inuwo Kubo, told reporters. students, aged between 16 and 18. He spoke at a news conference where Shettima told the AP that he wanted to parents of the kidnapped students visit Chibok but the security forces told expressed their anguish over a Defense him it was too dangerous, even under Ministry statement claiming to have military escort, for him to make the 130- freed all but eight of the students by kilometer (80-mile) drive from Wednesday night. Maiduguri, the capital of Borno state and “The military had really gladdened our birthplace of Boko Haram. hearts. But now we are left in confusion,” Security men stand guard in front of a bus conveying Congress opposition Kwambura said the students were said Lydia Ibrahim, whose three cousins governors after visiting victims at the Asokoro hospital Wednesday, April 16, kidnapped because of a terrible mistake. are among the kidnapped. “These girls 2014. She said the insurgents arrived after are innocent, we plead that government midnight at her Government Girls’ should do all that they can to help us.” and the well-meaning volunteers of the forest by soldiers and four who had Secondary School wearing military The Defense Ministry spokesman, Maj. Gwoza are still out searching for them. made their way to a village near where fatigues and posing as soldiers - a Gen. Chris Olukolade, had said in a The military people, too, are in the bush they were being held. common tactic used by the insurgents. statement late Wednesday that the searching.” Olukolade, the defense spokesman, She said she believed them when they principal of the school from which the She said only 14 of those kidnapped by Thursday night retracted his statement, told her that they needed to move the young women were abducted had gunmen before dawn Tuesday have which he said had been based on a field girls for their own safety.So she allowed confirmed that all but eight were freed. returned to Chibok - four who jumped report indicating “a major breakthrough.” the extremists posing as soldiers to load But the principal, Asabe Kwambura, from the back of a truck soon after the He added, “There is indeed no reason to the students on to the back of a truck. denied that to The Associated Press and abductions and ten who escaped into the play politics with the precious lives of It was only as the armed men were flatly contradicted Olukolade, saying “Up bush when their abductors asked them to the students. The number of those still leaving, and started shooting, that she till now we are still waiting and praying cook a meal. missing is not the issue now as the life of realized her mistake.The militants killed for the safe return of the students... the Inuwo said six more girls have every Nigerian is very precious.” a soldier and a police officer guarding security people, especially the vigilantes returned home - two found wandering in A town official said people angry at the the school, she said.

18 • Friday April 18, 2014 Hello! Teaching wholistic entrepreneurship

By Ashlee cox forward! So what do we do? confidence, and the fact that development. We have to grow as a Currently, our educational system determination, patience and critical person first and then in our talents ENTREPRENEURSHIP, has is still such that we are being thinking are all great virtues! Teach and interests. We must foster a become one of the most moulded to be highly intelligent that you should have a talent, loving, nurturing and productive ubiquitous words in Barbados employees, rather than business improve it and then, learn about the community and encourage our youth, today, but what does it all mean? leaders, so what do we do, when world of business and management. and the older generations to never Can this topic be taught, and if so, down-sizing and lay-offs seem to be Teach that the world is changing and give up on their dreams, but to when should we begin this our future? accept that we need to play catch-up persevere. education? What do we do when we finally and do so. Too often entrepreneurs In my view, the moment we stop Attending a recent conference for come out of school, and now have fail, because they are afraid that they looking at each other as enemies, the Barbados Union of Teachers the mentality to find a job that is no cannot handle pressure and they and see ourselves as friendly (BUT), Ryan Moseley, from the Youth longer an option? simply have no idea where to begin. contenders, then we will never grow, Entrepreneurship Scheme, (YES), For me, the same way, we have We must start in the schools, yes, as we will never partner, raised some points that stuck with been conditioned to do well in school, however, we cannot afford to forget communicate and learn the value of me. so that we can find work, we need to the older generations either. For this team work. Entrepreneurship is not a He noted that it had been a rough be able to make it so that we can country to continue down a path of solo act, even if it starts out that way! road to getting the subject of come out of school, to create work. prosperity, we must look at So Barbados, how do you teach entrepreneurship into schools, and Not all of us are going to be leaders, entrepreneurship as a part of the entrepreneurship? he also noted that despite this employers or entrepreneurs, but all of growing society and employ it You first teach the importance of struggle, an increasing number of us do deserve the chance to have wholistically. We must understand being a good human, the significance authoritative figures, have been that as a viable option in our future! that teaching, is not only in the of teamwork, the power of passionate highlighting the need for So I say, teach in the schools, the classroom, with textbook and lessons determination, and the virtues of entrepreneurship to lead this Country importance of self-esteem, self- but it is also about personal staying grounded and focused. Hello! Friday April 18, 2014• 19

BIGGER PROGRAMME EXPECTED NEXT YEAR As noted by the Administrative Co-ordinator of the English as a Second Language Programme, and SCHOOL GETS Business Development Officer at the Cave Hill Campus, Sonia Johnson, by next year, it is anticipated that this programme will be even bigger, FACELIFT better and generate additional income for the Seventy volunteers from all walks of University. life and age congregated at the Milton Lynch Primary to spruce up several classrooms, under the event, dubbed Best overall student Group 2 was Ramiro ‘Kick Start Milton Lynch Renewal’, Guerrero. Here, Venezuelan Ambassador to which was organised by the Care Barbados, José Gomez Fébres, presents Ministry of St. Dominic’s Roman Guerrero with his award. Catholic Church.

PERSONS WITH ‘NEW SKILLS’ NEEDED IN THE LANDSHIP As stated by Lord High Admiral John Watson, the NO ENVIRONMENT, Barbados Landship has tremendousbados, potential but we to have be LACK OF very useful to the people of Bar NO FUTURE moved away from it. Watson stated that, “It is not a matter of parading, but also the seriouse poorest work of people For Cleviston Hunte, the Director of PUBLIC INTEREST helping to empower and upgrade th Youth within the ministry of Youth, in the community.” Sports and Culture, it is very A CONCERN important for us to protect the Speaker of the House, Michael Carrington, Rodney Grant, Chief Executive Officer, environment. “Even though we has expressed his deep disappointment at the Pinelands Creative Workshop continue to talk about youth being dwindling public interest in Parliamentary the future of our country, without a affairs, and noted that if democracy is to proper environment there would be thrive in Barbados, there needs to be a greater PASSING DOWN no youth and no future. In the youth level of public participation in ascertaining policy, we have placed environmental more information about Parliament’s history HERITAGE ESSENTIAL matters as one of our forefronts,” he as well as its present activities. According to the Minister of Culture, Sports noted. and Youth, Stephen Lashley, the celebration of PARTNER FOR Crop Over is part and parcel of the Season of Emancipation, even though there is merriment SUCCESS involved. He explained that Crop Over had evolved out of an experience rooted in the As noted by Senior Psychologist in YOUTH INVOLVEMENT CRITICAL plantation society, and reminded the country of the Ministry of Education, Science, TO DEVELOPMENT PROCESS a period when Barbados moved from Technology and Innovation, Juanita plantation to the village life. Brathwaite, a parent’s involvement Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade with their child at school goes Senator Maxine McClean stated that as the beyond fund-raising, contributing country moves to chart national, regional and to class parties or even attending global sustainable development, there must be PTA meetings. a critical buy-in by our young generation.

TEACHER From left to right: Mike Carver of the US APPOINTMENTS COMING Embassy, Stacey Smith of Fort Hays SAYS MINISTER JONES University and Marcia Brandon of the CEYE at the welcome ceremony for the interns NATIONAL YOUTH PARLIAMENT and faculty members. As was stated by Minister of Education, Science, Technology and Innovation, Ronald Jones, it is WILL GIVE YOUTH A LOUDER VOICE expected that within a few months, a significant According to Cleviston Hunte, the Director of Youth, the number of temporary teachers will be appointed young people of Barbados will soon be able to make a to fill the vacant posts across the education greater contribution to this Island’s Government and CEYE AND FHSU system of Barbados. political debates through the Barbados National Youth Parliament (BNYP). PARTNER TO HELP MAKE USE OF ENTREPRENEURS CREATION OF NEW JOBS KEY THINK OUTSIDE 35 Fort Hays State University (FHSU) TO COUNTRY’S SUCCESS THE BOX HEALTHIER students and faculty members will be providing in valuable assistance to a As noted by Minister of Labour, Social Donna Every, author, business ALTERNATIVES group of over 15 young entrepreneurs, Security and Human Resource and motivational speaker, has through an initiative of the Caribbean Teacher Ericka Leacock, has outlined healthier ways to Development, Dr. Esther Byer Suckoo, expressed concern that there Centre of Excellence for Youth prepare desserts and displayed to a number of her greater levels of innovation and creativity are too many people who are Entrepreneurship (CEYE), which teamed colleagues how to reduce sugar and fats to make tasty must be seen from Barbadians, as they stuck in the proverbial box and up with FHSU. work to create new jobs, rather than are not exploring their full treats, during the ‘Modifying Dishes to Create a studying and training for the same pool of potential. To them, she has Healthier Alternatives Workshop’ which was held at the jobs. given the advice to ‘live their Lester Vaughan Secondary School, during which many dream’! home economics and nutrition teachers participating.

20 • Friday April 18, 2014 Hello! Country’s future shapers

he Barbados National ple during the research Youth Parliament stage of the National Youth Tdemonstrates Govern- Policy. ment’s commitment to en- “Young people articulated suring that young people the view that they were apa- take their “rightful place as thetic and alienated from the architects and enablers of political process and that this country’s development there were structural barriers and future”. that limited their participation Minister of Culture, Sports in the governance structures and Youth, Stephen Lashley, of the country,” he said. made this assertion recently Stating that Barbados Na- during the opening cere- tional Youth Parliament mony for the Youth Parlia- sought to increase political These students, who will participate in the newly established National Youth Parlia- ment at the House of participation among young ment, getting words of advice from Speaker of the House, His Honour Michael Car- Assembly in Bridgetown. people, he outlined that the rington (second left); President of the Senate, Her Honour Senator Kerry-ann Ifill (third Lashley said that while the goals and objectives of the left); and Minister of Culture, Sports and Youth, Stephen Lashley. idea of a youth parliament Parliament included: con- was not a novel one, there necting the youth with exist- adding that a successful and challenges require ideas and schools. They are the Barba- was evidence regionally and ing members of parliament; effective youth parliament solutions from our young dos Community College, the internationally that sug- developing a cohort of youth could be relied upon to people as well. The need to Samuel Jackman Prescod gested such an initiative was who are articulate and pas- stimulate growth and change diversify our economy and Polytechnic, and the Univer- effective because it would sionate advocates for in- among its participants, focus on self-help initiatives, sity of the West Indies, as provide opportunities and creased political activity by organisers and the wider innovation, the cultural well as young people recom- platforms for young people their peers; and encouraging community. industries and entrepreneur- mended by recognised to learn about parliamentary volunteerism and community “We simply cannot be ship, requires the full youth and community systems, democracy, social activism among the youth. talking about improving our attention and involvement of groups or constituency governance and social Minister Lashley, however, social, political and eco- our young people in order for councils. responsibility. warned the young parlia- nomic circumstances and success to be achieved,” he It is open to Barbadians He explained that the mentarians that it was up to young people opt out of the said. and permanent residents decision to create a compre- them to make the institution very process that is critical The Barbados National between the ages of 14 and hensive youth parliament a success. He challenged for the sustained develop- Youth Parliament comprises 21. came to fruition as a result of the youngsters to actively ment of our country. 60 members who were (BGIS News Feature) discussion with young peo- participate in the process, “Our current economic drawn from secondary Teachers urged to join fight against chronic diseases By Ashlee Cox learnt – that of the role of about the fight against NCDs. NCDs and the effect that they Help our children to realise VICE President of the Group have on our population. In- the consequences of too Insurance department of cluded in the top 10 leading much sugar, salt and lack of Sagicor Life Inc, Patricia causes of death for men and exercise and the effect that Brathwaite-Marshall, has is- women are heart disease, they have on our bodies and sued a challenge to teachers. cancer, diabetes, stroke and our lifestyle.” She was speaking at a Pro- hypertension. I learnt last She added: “If we work to 1 fessional Development Work- week that ⁄ 5 of our population improve our health…then we shop, sponsored by the BUT suffers from hypertension. will not have to visit the doctor and Sagicor Life Inc., which Also, six per cent of the entire too often and the cost that we saw around 60 population of Barbados see for the different visits will members of the Barbados suffers from diabetes. These be less because of the sever- Union of Teachers (BUT) are startling facts and some of ity of illnesses, and so in turn assembling. which we can influence,” she our premiums will reduce. Noting the import role explained. The saying an ounce of pre- teachers play, she spoke of Brathwaite-Marshall stated vention is better than a pound the impact Non-Communica- that she personally thought of cure is very pertinent ble Chronic Diseases (NCDs) that teachers were special, as now…As teachers you have a could have on the country. they have the ability to duty to instil the importance of “It would be remiss of me, influence the minds of their good health to your students. coming so soon after our hos- students and their future Let us embrace this old say- pital showcase and behaviours. ing and put it into practice.” Patricia Brathwaite-Marshall, Vice President, Group In- information seminar, not to re- “It is in this light that I chal- she stated. surance, Sagicor Life Inc. inforce one of the lessons lenge you to be passionate Captions- Captions

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Celebrating freedom Season of Emancipation launched he Season of Emanci- quire us to be much more pation should be used resilient and much more Tas an productive as a nation. The opportunity to reflect upon Season of Emancipation, where Barbados has come particularly coming at this from and where it is going. time, when we know that This was highlighted by many Barbadians are facing Minister of Culture, Stephen hardship…is really an Lashley, as he addressed a opportunity to remind us of press briefing for the Sea- the need to be innovative son’s launch at the Min- and to find new pathways to istry’s Sky Mall, Haggatt ensuring that our economy Hall, St. Michael can rebound from the chal- headquarters recently. lenges that it faces now. Outlining this year’s “Our economy is going Emancipation activities, through a complete restruc- which will run from April to turing, a complete overhaul August, Lashley said: “The and things will never be the significance of April 14 is way they were before. critical for us. It marks the Therefore, we have a anniversary of the uprising responsibility…to look at led by the legendary Barbados through new eyes enslaved African, the Right and those new eyes have to Excellent Bussa, who is now be based on holding each a National Hero of Barba- other’s hands and resolving dos; and this year is the to approach our economic 198th anniversary of that in- challenges…[by] creating famous rebellion…We solutions that are home always ensure that Barbadi- grown,” he suggested. ans’ attention is The Season of Emancipa- riveted to this season…[and] tion 2014 will be held on the all the dates that have been following dates: April 14 and critical to the emergence of 15, the dates of the slave new Barbados. uprising led by Bussa; and “…We have quite a lot to National Heroes Day (April be proud of in this small 28), which will be observed nation of ours…” Lashley this year with a public lec- stated. ture at Parliament. There will “I believe that when we also be Africa Day (May 25); come to celebrate and ac- the Day of National Signifi- knowledge the Season of cance (July 26), which will Emancipation, we ought to be celebrated with the an- remember that we have nual Crop Over Folk Con- some very cherished cert at Frank Collymore Hall; freedoms in Barbados…that Emancipation Day (August ought to be zealously 1); the birthday of Marcus guarded,” he added. Garvey (August 17); and the While the Season served International Day for the Re- to acknowledge Barbados’ membrance of the Slave past, the Culture Minister Trade and its Abolition (Au- said that “we are faced with gust 23); and Crop Over new challenges, many of (May, June and the first them labelled as fiscal week of August). challenges …[which] re-

22 • Friday April 18, 2014 Hello! Students’ skills tested

LAST Friday, 35 students hailing from Grantley Prescod Primary school and St. Matthews Primary School were given the free opportunity to test their Mathematics and English readiness for this year’s 11-Plus examination, which will be on May 6 this year. This Easter 11-Plus Assessment Exercise also saw the Caribbean Development Bank, donating six laptop computers to the initiative, as well as software from Aries Technology Inc. As noted by Rodney Grant, Chief Executive Officer of the Pinelands Creative Workshop, they have always promoted partnerships to development as one of the important pillars on which they must build in order to move forward. Explaining that the organisation had started looking at the Millennium Development Goals (MDG) in 2000, he noted that they were just shy of the 15 year mark, however, it was recently drawn to his attention that some world development agencies were discussing the post-development agenda, and he ABOVE: Students from revealed that one of the ‘important imperatives’ that St. Matthew’s and had been decided to dive the post-2015 Grantley Prescod Development Agenda was ‘leave no one behind’, Primary Schoolsprepare which he further explained really resonated with him to take their first as- and this Common Entrance Examination initiative. sessment. “I wanted to coin this programme within that context; that in the development going forward, that AT LEFT: Rodney Grant, we must leave no one behind. Therefore, this Chief Executive Officer, programme that we are doing with Aries gives all Pinelands Creative these young children a chance; a second chance to Workshop, helps Patrice be able to look at the challenges that they are facing Mason of the interms of preparing for their 11-Plus exam, but what St.Matthew’s Primary it is is really an assessment that provides the parents School. and provides the teachers with information in terms of the gaps or the challenges that the children are facing in terms of their education,” he noted. While for some it seemed as if the initiative, which will run all the way to the actual exam, may have come a bit late in the day, the fact is that it is really never too late to have such an opportunity to test one’s skills, as well as identifying and addressing any challenges. For Grant, this initiative was one that he would like Courtney Ramsey, Sales to see continued at the national level. He stated, “I & Marketing Officer, think the assessment is really important because it Aries Technologies Inc. adds value to what is basically happening within the school and it gives the teachers that extra edge in terms of how they can work with the children…” (AC) Software to help with exam prep WHEN the students from St. Matthew’s and Grantley Teacher. However each one covers all of the topics that According to Ramsey, Prescod Primary Schools arrived at the Marcus Garvey the stdents would need to know for the Common Entrance the software has Resource and Development Centre to participate in a examination. received several positive practice Common Entrance test, it was thanks to the “So the Math version is broken down in each topic – testimonials and in 2009 software of Aries Technology. multiplication, fractions, percentages, so forth… Same both the Top Boy and Girl Sales and Marketing Officer of Aries Technologies Inc, thing with the English; it’s broken down by topic whether it had utilised the Courtney Ramsey, said that the software was geared be subject-verb agreement, comprehensions… programmes. With the specifically towards the primary level because it was their Unfortunately, the one thing we don’t have is the programmes also installed at all public primary schools belief that a lot of preparation started with the children at compositions, as obviously it’s a multiple choice based across the island, they have had positive reviews from that age. programme, but everything else is covered with in the many teachers and parents alike. “So you know children in this day and age, they speak software,” he explained. “The school version that we have in the schools are the language of technology; they know the language of Revealing that the programmes were ‘adaptive’, he actually installed on the servers and what that does then is technology and they tend to know more than we do, so we explained that there were three levels, ‘easy’, ‘medium’ the teachers can and do in some cases use it to set developed this software so that the kids can not only do and ‘difficult’ to the practice questions and that as the homework assignments or to set exams and then as an practice exams.... they do the practice exam and then they students continued to work on the questions and improve, indicator you can go in on the server – each student has can practise questions and show their weak points and then the questions would progressively become a bit more their own log-in – and you can check what that student help them get better hopefully in time for the exam going difficult. He also explained that the practice exams were would have done and assess them from the school edition forward,” he explained during a media briefing at the structured in the same way as the official examination and from the server,” he noted. He emphasised that the Centre. even featured a countdown, as well as report, which software was more than just a tool to provide right or As noted by Ramsey, the programme which comprises showcased the topic and how they did so that they could wrong answers, and that it was really intended for the Mathematics and English, has two versions – Home and identify their challenged areas and get assistance. students to improve as they continued to use it. (AC)

Hello! Friday April 18, 2014• 23 Bring positive values back! HAS our society become too mean spirited? many parents did not actually know how to be effective countries, [it’s] a value system that say ‘me first, second As noted by Monsignor Vincent Blackett, Chairman of parents. and third’!” the Barbados Christian Counsel and Vicar-General of the “We can only do that by being positive and helping For Commissiong, this value system is one that seeks to Roman Catholic Diocese, we do live in a society where families to be more positive in the way that they deal with divide people into winners and losers, and is so powerful people can be extremely cruel and can say some of the their children, but one of the issues that came up in our that it has penetrated virtually every area of the world, meanest things to people and children. discussion... had to do with parenting. making it harder to “reach people”. “People are being fed with negative things and believe “People don’t know how to be parents and it is not simply “It is becoming more and more difficult even to reach our you me some of the places where we expect people to be a matter of single parents either, because our society is people because our people are becoming more and more treated differently, they are not – like schools. Schools built upon the single parent but some of the foundations atomised, having less and could be places where people are abused constantly by that assisted single-parent families are no longer there,” he less a sense of teachers and by other students and no attempts are made explained. community, a to stop this kind of behaviour in Speaking of the present-day absence of the role of the sense of our educational system,” he grandmother, who would have played such a crucial role in solidarity noted. the family as well as the loss of “that sense of community”, one with Speaking as one of the he lamented that there were no more open houses, along another panellists at the with the lack of sense of pride and people interested in and and we recently held SAVE being respectful of others. have to Foundation’s panel David Commissiong, lawyer and Coordinator of the fight discussion on ‘Abuse September 3rd Foundation, has agreed that there is a against and the Law’, very “difficult and intransigent malady that is infecting that!” he Monsignor Blackett our society”, and noted that the Barbadian society has insisted. explained that always been one in which violence had always been (AC) these were issues suffused. that needed to be “We began here in Barbados as a slave society, so dealt with, but the violence has always been a part of the fabric of our question remained as society. But in this current era, I think we are contending to how we were going to with something else that is adding to that,” he noted. “tackle this thing of He further stated, “We are slowly being pulled into the constantly putting down and value system of North American capitalism and honestly I constantly making people feel fear for the world because when I look at the kind of badly about themselves.” values that are being inculcated, the kind of The answer, he noted, values that are being disseminated begins in the family by the powerful mass and the fact media of the that North Atlantic

Monsignour Vincent Blackett, Vicar-General of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Bridgetown and Chairman of the Christian Counsel. (left) and David Commissiong, Attorney and Coordinator of the September 3rd Foundation.

In abusive relationships, children suffer too “IF you are in an abusive relationship and relationship, she explained that while she “They go to school and they become She further explained that such you have children, those children are was suffering, her children and bullies. They go to school and they are individuals may be constantly dissociative being abused also; they are suffering. ” grandchildren were also suffering. silent. The teacher does not understand and unable to communicate well in a Those were the words of warning given “The whole effect is that you have a set why that child is silent and thinks that the relationship, as they will constantly try to to parents by Barbara Goddard, of people who are really suffering; child is playing up so if you do not have a keep their emotions in check. They can Counsellor and volunteer at the SAVE nobody is actually happy. The sensitive teacher, that teacher then can be perceived as withdrawn or aloof, as Foundation as she spoke at their recent grandchildren are suffering because the be insensitive towards that child, which they may believe that this is the only way panel discussion to discuss ‘Abuse and grandmother is suffering and so the cycle then adds to the feeling that child has of to protect themselves. the Law’. just spirals on into other people. So even helplessness and here we go again,” she The counsellor added that they behave Goddard – who noted that the the person who is being abused, their noted. in this way due to being brought up in an Foundation worked with both the victims children are being abused,” she She further explained, “So the child can environment, where they were deeply of domestic abuse and when they could, explained. either grow up, if nothing is done, to be hurt and this behaviour is indeed a red the perpetrators – said abuse had a These children who may only be an abuser… or to become a victim or to flag. critical impact on the entire family. suffering from witnessing someone dear make that decision that says ‘nobody will So it would seem that parents must be While many may think that abuse is to them being abused – be it physically, ever do that to me’. Sometimes more aware of their behaviour and the something for only the younger emotionally or in any of the unfortunately depending on how that is done and how influences that are allowed around their generation, the truth is that abuse can broad spectrum that can be labelled you process that mentally, that can be children. Abuse can take the form of span from three months to a relationship under ‘abuse’ – if not abused themselves, very positive. But if that is not processed physical, sexual, verbal and even of 30 years! Giving the example of a may take that pain into the schools and in a very good way, then that person then psychological, and can negatively affect grandmother who was in an abusive that can have serious consequences. does not connect.” their progeny for years afterwards. (AC)

24 • Friday April 18, 2014 Hello! Take advantage of social media, journalists told By Ashlee Cox HE Internet and the World Wide Web was Tonly the beginning of the way we would interact with each other in the future. For individuals, it brought with it the concept of instant messaging. For businesses, it allowed them to have a presence that did not have to be a tangible store. In fact, it allowed them to have customers all over the world, and not just be limited to their country. We evolved even further and now. In addition to the ‘amazingness’ that is the Web, we now also have the seemingly ubiquitous and Luis Botello, Senior Pro- continuously growing social gramme Director of Special networks and platforms. Projects, at the Interna- Social networks have made tional Centre for Journal- it even easier to share ists. Here, Luis Botello shows the usages of social media by the public. information and to express oneself without having to rely become a very small world. of Special Projects, at the with Journalism and Social instances to play ‘catch up’. It on a journalist or media So where does that leave International Centre for Media, he explained to many is this explosion of houses. the journalist? Journalists, “Social media of the journalists and the information that has indeed Now, if you have a In a world where the has been impacting Barbados Community changed the course of comment or you wish to average person can find out journalism; it has been College’s Mass journalism. express yourself, you do not about a natural disaster, changing the landscape of Communications students While this is true, he necessarily have to go to a countries away, before said the media... You cannot the many ways that explained that journalists newspaper editor; you do not disaster may be reported by pretend that journalism is journalism can utilise various could use these same sites have to wait to be chosen to the media houses, how can going to be the same.” social mediums. to follow leads on stories. go on the radio. No, now you journalists keep up the pace? He made those It is true that just about However, as social media can say just about anything Simple. Just as other observations at the recently every young adult has a sites are largely unfiltered, in you want in your statuses businesses have evolved to held workshops for editors smartphone and a social terms of information, and posts, and you can even include the use of social and journalists in St. Kitts & media account, and so more journalists will now have to comment on the media media, so too must the realm Nevis and Barbados, hosted and more of the public are get involved in the culture of houses’ social media of journalism. by the US Embassy. actually getting their news verification. platforms. According to Luis Botello, Speaking specifically at the from social media sites, You have to know if the In many ways, we have Senior Programme Director second workshop which dealt leaving the press in some information is real, the timeline and if it is relevant, and that would become the job of the journalist. He also noted that journalism’s code of ethics should be incorporated into the social media. He also stressed the point that all breaking news should be done first on the media house’s website, instead of, for instance, Twitter, as many readers will be looking for the follow-up story, and Twitter does not have the capacity to allow for that in terms of story length. To the aspiring journalists, he also warned them to be mindful of their posts and their comments, as they must be seen as neutral and without any biases. He therefore advised them to act as if every social media post Social media sites, such as Twitter and Facebook, can be very useful in journalism. made by them was public.

Hello! Friday April 18, 2014• 25 Making an impact worthy of emulation t was with a sense of great sadness that I learnt of the passing of outstanding Caribbean intellectual and Iregional integrationist Professor Norman Girvan. Though I have never had the honour of meeting Profes- sor Girvan I have been greatly inspired by his work. It is impossible to study Caribbean politics, economics or trade, and not encounter the professor’s brilliant work. Even recently in examining the impact of the Economic Partnership Agreement, I found his website an invalu- able resource. Not only for trade related matters, but also covering a range of other issues such as the re- cent debacle over the citizenship of Haitians living in the Dominican Republic. Professor Girvan was not an armchair academic but a man who believed that schol- arly thought and research should be put into practice. have benefited immensely from their contributions to Professor Girvan was part of a distinguished group of regional integration and economic policy. Caribbean scholars known as the New World Group Sadly more of their work has not been used to guide (NWG) formed in the post-independence era of the our policymaking often for reasons of political expedi- 1960s and 70s. This group of scholars brought a differ- ency. We heap endless praise on our politicians when ent way of thinking to issues of Caribbean politics, eco- they do well, but tend to forget that many of the trans- nomics and development. They presented alternatives formational ideas originate from the likes of Girvan and which dealt with the reality of Caribbean people from a Best who committed themselves to improving the lives Caribbean standpoint. NWG’s work showed that we did of ordinary Caribbean people. not have to depend on theories from Europe or North In the midst of Professor Girvan’s passing I was com- America to advance our societies and can generate our forted with the news that our national youth parliament own ideas and theories to guide our development. has been re-launched. Our Ministry of Youth and those It was during a 2009 youth workshop in Trinidad that I young people working on the organisation’s resuscita- was extremely fortunate to meet the daughter of NWG tion must be commended. Our young people have a founder, Lloyd Best. For a few hours I lost focus of the unique opportunity to make a special contribution to our conference objectives. Captivated by the professor’s island’s development through debate at the national daughter, I sought greater insight into his work, his vi- level, this is something that was absent for several sion, values and challenges faced as a regional aca- years. demic and change agent and came away even more in- However, such a contribution can only be made in an spired. Neither Best nor Girvan will ever become environment which allows youth to express themselves household names in the way the likes of Bob Marley in an independent and non-partisan manner, setting and Brian Lara did. However, all Caribbean people their own agenda and dealing with the issues they deem important to youth and national development. One can only hope that policymakers took note of the glaring failure of the much touted National Youth Forum launched four years ago. To date, this entity has not de- livered and predictably so after much hype and the bold pronouncement that ‘it would not be a one off entity’. For national youth structures to be successful, they need committed, competent and selfless young people who are willing to put aside whatever personal ambi- tions they have and truly dedicate themselves to serv- ice. The input and guidance from supposedly more ma- ture persons must also be done in a manner which al- lows young people to be objective, to question, to think critically and to evaluate perspectives and options in an impartial manner. The guidance must put at the fore- front the holistic development of young people and the long term goal of creating strong future leaders. It was interesting to hear a senior parliamentarian lamenting the lack of interest by the wider public and especially young people in political affairs and parlia- mentary debates in the Wednesday April 16 Barbados Advocate. In my estimation, a lack of interest can partly be attributed to the quality of debate emanating from the august chamber, the conduct of our representatives and the extent to which meaningful solutions are pro- posed and articulated. The Tuesday April 15 editorial of this paper entitled ‘Engaging our Youth’ wonderfully summed it up when it said, “At the risk of ruffling some feathers, we cannot help but express the hope that the budding debaters (of the youth parliament) will only follow said example in form and not in style… too often the members of House of Assembly fail to live up to their titles, delivering speeches and making asides that are far from hon- ourable. We do believe there is ample room for them to lift the level of the debate to one that is worth emulat- ing.” Our youth parliamentarians have a chance to make their mark with the present opportunity given to them. Norman P. Girvan was a Jamaican professor and Let us hope they do so in a way which makes a strong politician. He died at the age 72 in Cuba on April 9th, and meaningful impact, worthy of emulation as the late 2014, after having suffered a fall in Dominica in early Professor Girvan undoubtedly did. 2014.

26 • Friday April 18, 2014 Hello!

Are birthdays and birth-dates that significant?

By Ashlee Cox lore includes the belief that one should wear new clothes or bonnets on the day, o, I have already celebrated my or something horrible will happen to the Golden Birthday, which is basically clothes, like birds using you for target Swhen a human being turns the practising and so on; and who knows? same age as the date on which they So maybe I will simply have to have were born. For instance, turning 20 on something new to wear on that doubly the 20th of April! special day! All of us have experienced or will ex- While I found a lot of information on perience this day at some fun point in the Golden and the Beddian Birthdays, I our lives, with the only unfortunate ex- was unable to really find anything about ception of those born on a leap year. the significance of one’s birthday, reoc- And there are indeed tons of lore and curring on its actual date! mythology about this Golden Birthday, I wondered how many times that could including that each number to which happen in a lifetime, and to me, I highly one’s Golden Birthday lands upon holds doubt it can actually be that many. So in different power levels, with single digit times when there is lack of information, ones have the least potent. what does one do? For me, if I did have any power, it obvi- They invent their own! ously was not enough, as that day was So, for me, I prefer to see this year as generally not that great. In fact, I think I one that holds endless possibilities. I had a test on it! prefer to see it as the second life story of Which now leads me back to the topic my continuing life series. This year, I am of my birthday! I was one of those rare indeed older, wiser and hopefully more children to be born on Easter Sunday, fortunate! and this year, my birthday comes full cir- I see this as a kind of new beginning, a cle! nod to my old self and an embrace for What does that mean? my future self, and so I believe that it is I have no idea, but I choose to believe imperative to start this new phase of my that it means that this is just the begin- life, in the same vein as I did on welcom- ning of a really great year for me! It is not ing in the New Year! often to actually come full circle to the Afterall, if those legends are true that same day one was born. Think about it: you should begin as you wish to con- How many of you have celebrated your tinue, then I wish to begin on a singularly birthday twice on the same day? positive note! For me, it is even more fun, as the So I’m thinking, that on that day, I will lore surrounding being born on Easter do whatever comes to mind and spend it Sunday signals that I should be espe- with as many as possible. I will be more cially fortunate! And boy do I hope so!! open, more patient and more positive Easter Sunday is one of the holidays about life, afterall, how many can say that have a lot of history behind it, and that they are starting a literal new cycle as such, also has a lot of lore. One such in their lives?

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ance, two very healthy things to have in this been unrealised, and it reminds us that our biggest suc- era! cess will be borne out of our biggest challenge! And that Reaping Perseverance is super healthy for us, is also where self discipline comes in. To persevere, we and it helps us to not lose sight of our basically have to be disciplined! goals, and to never give up. Self discipline is about having self-control, and re- “If at first, you don’t succeed, search has found that those who are more self-disci- the rewards of try, try again”. plined are actually found to be in better moods, as they We all know that old were actually setting themselves up to be happy. This adage, and that is basically research found that people who had good self-control perseverance and what perseverance is – it is did more things to bring them happiness, as well as you possibly failing, but not giving avoided problematic desires and conflict. up on the goal, even if you have to For too many, self-disciplined has become synony- change the method. mous with self-denial, which is not actually always true. self control Perseverance is about taking a risk or a When it comes to diets, for instance, it means making chance, and, it does not always have to be a choices to avoid entering into a bakery, since you would literal hill you are climbing. Instead, you can be likely to buy pastry, if you have decided to give them or many of you, the time of ‘deprivation’ is swiftly use it to help you out in your daily lives, and improve up. coming to an end! Easter Sunday is right around your diet and lifestyle for the better. So while self discipline and control will not lead to in- Fthe corner, and I know that some of you are very Perseverance allows us a new way of doing things stant gratification all of the time, it, in the end, leads to a proud of yourselves for sticking to your resolve and last- when we are bold enough to risk kicking out old habits long-term contentment and the knowledge that you can ing for the allotted time period. and experimenting with fresh and unexpected ideas. It actually do anything you set your mind to, and that is And so, how do you feel? brings to us the fulfilment of a dream that has so far super healthy! For those who gave up bad habits, we know that it must have been very tough at first, especially if you were giving up sweets, sodas and television bingeing, and we also know that somewhere along the line, many of you may have fallen off the wagon, or cheated a little bit, but what is important is what you did afterwards. Same thing goes for those improving on a good habit! And now, you are all probably wondering “now what?” Some people, after giving up on some bad habits, begin to crave them. As the deadline for that deprivation comes to a head, but we at the Hello! Youth Magazine are urging you to remember why you gave them up in the first place, and to think hard before you start them back up. For this, you will need a good dose of self- discipline and per- sever-

If you want something bad enough, you have to fight for it.

28 • Friday April 18, 2014 Hello! What it’s like to be

Let’s here it for the boys!

Here, Patrice shares with Archie, what it means to be a friend. Archie may have been the cripple, but ‘he’ stole the show! By Ashlee Cox

WHEN we at the HELLO! Youth Magazine first heard about the Musical, ‘13’, and caught a glimpse of the production, at the ‘SAANG! Dance. Act’ production, held by Operation Triple Threat (OTT) we just knew that it was a production we would like to see for ourselves! Yesterday, as we sat with some of the students of various secondary schools across the island, who came out to support their friends and to be entertained, we cannot say that we were at all disappointed. It was a great show, however, it was also plagued with some sound difficulties, which unfortunately took away from the experience a little bit, but the young actors pressed on and that got our attention! Here Patrice and Evan, have a heart to heart! The story, which has been billed as a ‘grown up story about growing up’, was written by Jason Robert Brown and is basically about a young boy The story, which has been billed who is about to turn that magical age of 13, but is forced to move from New York to a small town in as a ‘grown up story about Indiana where he finds it tough to make friends and survive the school year. growing up’, was written by Jason The storyline sees this young boy trying to align Robert Brown and is basically himself with the ‘popular’ students at the school, as he tries to get them to his party. As the story about a young boy who is about progresses, you see him dealing with the issues of peer pressure, bullying and thinking quickly on his to turn that magical age of 13, but feet. is forced to move from New York We see how easy it is to start a rumour, how quickly it can spread and what it really takes to to a small town in Indiana where make and keep a true friend. It also celebrates and accepts the differences between us all, and proves he finds it tough to make friends that being ‘cool’ is just where you find it, and and survive the school year. sometimes where you least expect it. Hello! Friday April 18, 2014• 29 ke to be

(From left) Kendra, is upset as ‘friend’ Lucy tries to talk her out of a certain date!

The Matinee, resonated very well with the students present, and told its story with a healthy dose of humour, and really good acting. This magazine, even heard many exclaim about the acting abilities of the students and the fact that this was a musical of Broadway standards, being produced and directed by Barbadians in Barbados. The musical, shows the star of the show, ‘Evan Goldman’, played by Chad Montplasir, as he struggles to become a man, and the journey that decision takes him in as his parents divorce and he has to reinvent himself in Indiana, with his new friends Patrice, Archie and Brett, to name a scant few.

Evan deals with bullying.

Kendra as seen in a fantasy!

Did we mention that Evan is Jewish? That’s right, a Jew in Appleton Indiana! The Rabbis were a source For this magazine, which was present for of encouragement! the incredible Fame Jr, we were very impressed by the level of dedication and commitment to the characters we observed. They may have been a tad nervous as they began, but they gained confidence, really pushed, so that through their use of vocal ranges and tone as well as effective body language, and use of facial expressions, the audience had little choice but to be transported into the storyline, and as it all made its way through several unexpected turns, lots of intrigue, some suspense and a lot of truthful humour, we got a glimpse into some of the real things young teens think about, and got to see how ruthless they can be when they want something! In short, it was a great production and we are all ready to see it again this Saturday night at the Frank Collymore Hall!

30 • Friday April 18, 2014 Hello! No shortage of content for Youth- Inspire programme HE initial programme for competitions and other projects the Youth Inspire television from which content could be Tseries will be between 6 to drawn. 8 episodes and will be based on “We also have Youth Talk the existing content that has Through the Arts which was im- been sourced by the United Na- plemented by our Caribbean tions Development Programme Youth Think Tank members (UNDP) to Barbados and the where they brought young peo- OECS, over the years in which ple from Antigua and Barbuda, the Youth-IN programme would St. Kitts and Nevis, St. Lucia, have been implemented. Dominica together in their re- This clarification came from spective countries to express is- Janine Chase, Project Manager, sues that were affecting them, Signing the Letter of Agreement (from left) tephen O’Malley, UN resident Coordinator and UNDP Youth-IN as she spoke during whether it was domestic vio- Resident Rep, President of the CBU, Shida Bolai and Sonia Gill, Secretary General, CBU. the Q&A segment of the Letter of lence, unemployment, crime Agreement Signing Ceremony etc., through song, dance, prose. cern to them. Positive reinforcement lar attention to what us going on between the UNDP and the “We also have content from Revealing that the UNDP Bar- For Shida Bolai, President of in the Caribbean through the Caribbean Broadcasting Union competitions that we would have bados and the OECS offices the CBU, one of the areas of web from the different countries (CBU), last Friday. organised throughout the life of were developing a Citizen Secu- particular interest to her is the and the broadcasters,” she ex- As noted by Chase, “There are the project. There was a compe- rity animation, she explained that positive reinforcement that this plained. activities under our collaboration tition particularly where young it would use the Caribbean programme will have. One other source of good with the Errol Barrow Centre for people created videos on do- Human Development Report “We really need to make sure news about the programme was Creative Imagination (EBCCI) mestic violence and that is the and Citizen Security and re-for- that as broadcasters and collab- revealed by Sonia Gill, Secretary where young people developed type of content that we are going mat it into a language that young orations with other institutions in General of the CBU, when she documentaries. There are about to re-format for television, so it people would understand. the region, that we continue to revealed that the CBU was en- six documentaries and the ex- showcases young people doing “What the report talks about is show, not only the Caribbean suring the capacity of up-and- pertise from within the CBU will positive things in a number of youth crime, participation in people, but to show the world coming media professionals was then take that and showcase areas,” she explained. gangs, but what really does that [our realities]. being built and so there is an in- young people developing film.” According to Chase, the televi- mean? What really does insecu- “One of the points I think we ternship under this project with Revealing that the specific de- sion show will show larger audi- rity and citizen security mean? also can’t miss is the 22 broad- the Mass Communications pro- tails of the programme were still ences the main issues that the So that particular component casters also broadcast on the gramme of the Barbados Com- being conceptualised, she noted younger generation are battling, serves to further education, “ she world wide web and the munity College. (AC) that there were still a number of as well as what is of critical con- noted. Caribbean diaspora pay particu-

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Winners of the Worldskills Barbados (from left) Tahira Hurdle, Omari Lamming, Samanthe Yearwood, Darius Shepherd and Adisia Sargeant. Winners get life advice By Ashlee Cox

HIS year, there were five winners, in five different dis- Tciplines of the WorldSkills Barbados, and just yesterday, they assembled at the Guardian Life of the Caribbean Headquar- ters, to receive their prizes for good work, but that was not all they received! The winners included, Samanthe Yearwood, Darius Shep- herd, Tahira Hurdle , Adisia Sargeant and Omari Lamming. They were also given good advice by Amado Marcano, Branch Man- ager, Guardian Life of the Caribbean, as he ad- Omari Lamming won in the category of Culinary Arts. Here, he receives his dressed them during the award, from (left) Lucilla Sargeant and Audrey Reid, Life Guardians. Amado Marcano, Branch Manager, Guardian Life of brief ceremony. the Caribbean According to Marcano, a stressed that they had to “You got to live, you gotta poseful people not only lot of the young people in have a vision that was see the vision, you got to have an intent to make de- what you learn on a daily The last piece of advice Barbados have a lot of po- going to capture you and keep repeating the vision cisions, but also acted on basis, everyday you are he gave the winners, was tential, and some of them create a passion, as a per- in your mind all the time. them. In this light, he also going to learn something to eliminate all negative are willing to think out of son without a passion was When you close your warned them that if they new,” he noted. people, admit that they the box and develop some ‘worthless’. eyes, you should be able hesitated, then that was a According to Marcano, it need help and rid them- special skills. To the Quoting from the movie to see you in what you re- sign that they were not was also important to have selves of all the ‘blame youths, he explained that the Shawshank Redemp- ally want to do, because committed. conversations with our- games’. ‘commitment’ was very im- tion, he noted that actor you are co-creating a new “Whatever decision you selves every day, as every “Never blame and never portant and one needed to Morgan Freeman, said in reality with God right now, are going to make, think minute of the day we are make excuses, it is better commit to the space in effect that some people and that is the person who about it three times and dreaming, and that dream that you say absolutely which they occupied. He lived their life to live, while will help you along the way then act once on it, and is the dream of the future. nothing. So forget about also explained to the stu- others lived their life to die, so that is very important”. when you take that action, He also advised them not blaming anything or mak- dents that the first thing which translated to some The second thing he ad- you then have to apply all to have self-doubt and on ing any excuses, just that had to really happen lived their whole life and vised the young winners things that you do. All the days when they did , find move on, get on with the for their future, was for never really lived. was that they needed to experiences that you had an antidote for it, so that programme,” he stated. them to envision it. He To the youths, he noted, have a purpose, as pur- and application is from they can move on.

32 • Friday April 18, 2014 Hello! Principal launches two new books rincipal of the Parkin- duction has been developed son Memorial Se- to assist in the struggle to Pcondary School, Jeff combat the ugly acts of bully- Broomes, has once again ing that are having such a contributed to the growing lit- devastating effect on our erary works of Barbadian au- schools, our children and our thors. On Tuesday, the prolific social landscape. It has author held a small book resulted from many years of launch for his eleventh and research, exposure and em- twelfth publications, ‘Bullying; pirical evidence”. The New Threat to Civil Soci- Continuing, he noted, “It ety' and 'The Dream' respec- does not purport to be a tively, at the Parkinson Me- panacea but simply a morial Secondary School. contributing work in the The eleventh book which developing strategies and outlines various anti-bullying approaches. Specifically, this strategies, took Broomes five submission is intended to years to write as he con- help in explaining what is ducted research, participated bullying, advising on how to in subject conferences and in- recognise it and offer teracted with many of his col- approaches that may be uti- leagues who provided him lized in responding and ad- with some feedback for this dressing the offence. I hope it Principal of the Parkinson Memorial Secondary and Author, Jeff Broomes. book. However, it was finally proves to be useful as we lem of bullying in schools, and ogy and Innovation. something like this for chil- done with help from the thrive to realising a more he noted that he was going to Speaking on the size of the dren, or teachers in schools, Media Resource Develop- peaceful, positive and sup- make it available to every book, he noted, “People may you don't need anything big ment Centre of the Ministry of portive society.” school across the country, look at this and say that it is a and outlandish to turn people Education. For Broomes, the book was and has already donated small book, but it is a lot of off, this will serve two years of Quoting the Introduction to in many ways his way of con- some copies to the Ministry of work in here and if you are teaching.” the book, he noted, “This pro- tributing to helping the prob- Education, Science, Technol- going to be dealing with CONT’D on Next Page

From left: Here, Mary Waldron, Deputy Director of the National Library Services, ac- General Secretary of the NUPW, Dennis Clarke with a cepts two each of the newly released books by and from Author Jeff Broomes. copy of the book.

Hello! Friday April 18, 2014• 33 Strive to be innovators, not just consumers! ne government create things,” Minister Minister has Lashley said, adding Ocalled for this that the project was nation’s youth to not part of efforts to “plant just be consumers, but the seeds” that would innovators. create innovators and Minister of Culture, not just consumers. Stephen Lashley, “We have been too threw out this chal- much a consuming na- lenge this week, during tion. We need now to the press briefing to forge ahead and use launch the Season of our individual and col- Emancipation. lective talents in doing Highlighting the on- things we’ve never going SIRIUS (Social done before…” Mr. Identity Renewal and Lashley pointed out, Integrated Upliftment noting that develop- Strategy) programme ment of technology Minister of Culture, Youth and Sports Stephen Lashley (right) and Director of the Commission as key to this endeav- was high on the priority for Pan African Affairs, Dr. Deryck Murray, during the press conference held to launch the an- our, the Culture Minis- list for both SIRIUS nual Season of Emancipation, in the conference room of the Ministry of Culture, Sky Mall, Hag- ter noted that the initia- and the nation as a gatt Hall. tive, which is led by the whole. Commission for Pan With various ven- Weekes. African Affairs, focuses tures and businesses “He has young peo- on bringing innovation expected to emerge ple who are working on “We have been too much a to the fore. from the SIRIUS proj- computer aided design He explained that the ect, Minister Lashley to develop 3D printing consuming nation. We need programme was part of added that it was de- and 3D printed prod- the National Youth Pol- signed to to focus on ucts. We’re working now to forge ahead and use our icy agenda, which innovation and to find very closely with BIDC seeks to hone the tal- home-grown solutions. to have that project individual and collective talents ents of young people He noted that it piloted and we’re inter- towards self-employ- would also create ested in creating in doing things we’ve ment initiatives. Mr. products and services everything from small Lashley added that the that were ready for ex- monuments… to devel- never done before…,” policy, therefore, repre- port and lead to the oping what is a propri- sented a paradigm kind of direct foreign etary initiative, where Mr. Lashley pointed out. shift in terms of taking inflows that Barbados we look at the facades the economy in a new needed. throughout Bridgetown He said: “We plan around south and The City – direction as part of the Director of the Com- and remake them while thought it was perhaps them.” with the Old Spirit on-going restructuring mission for Pan African preserving the build- the key initiative to The Pinelands Bond under considera- exercise. Affairs, Dr. Derek Mur- ings, as a temporary start with because we Creative Workshop has tion for the Bridgetown “We recognise that ray, said that SIRIUS, solution to those build- are aware millions of been contracted as an location. we have to provide in- which was launched ings that are at the risk dollars are available for affiliate to SIRIUS, in Acknowledging that novative solutions for five months ago, was for running to ruin,’ he grant funding… inter- an effort to take the meeting the goals of young people that are proving to be a “hotbed explained. nationally and locally programme into vari- SIRIUS had been chal- actually led by them of ideas”. He dis- One aspect of as well, as the Cultural ous communities lenging, he noted that and this initiative repre- closed that, among SIRIUS, which Dr. Mur- Industries Bill comes across the island. To the private sector and sents one of those… other things, the strat- ray outlined as crucial, on stream… We found this end, Dr. Murray other interested parties We need to move it egy would see young was project and grant people have ideas. stated that the ministry are keen to support the across Barbados… We people involved in a proposal training which The challenge is to put was seeking to estab- youth initiative. want to get more broad tourism project has been taking place those ideas in writing lish at least three inno- The SIRIUS project young people believing called Moments In for the past four in a coherent way and vation centres – one was launched in Octo- that they can actually Time, led by David months. to develop a business each in the north, ber 2013. Book targeting school teachers and parents

CONTINUED from prefects, could not use and Strategies or he explained that any presentation on ested in reading cre- Page 32 the book as well, as it Teachers and Steps schools in Colorado, bullying in schools, ative works may want spoke on such topics and Strategies avail- California, Manhattan churches and organi- to read it. When asked who the as ‘strategies for com- able to students. And and Long Island, had sations, he also noted “I just feel sometimes book more targeted, he batting bullying’, school then we go into the subsequently invited that one could also find when you write, you explained that he wide structuring, which whole idea of cyber- him to also do a pres- the books on Amazon. just write to get some- would suggest it more would be all the bullying”. entation in their Speaking on his sec- thing out of you out for teachers and par- schools administra- Revealing that he schools and there was ond book, which may there . I do not write ents, however, that did tions, policy positions just last month he had a high possibility that prove just a bit contro- and have never written not mean that students in place, steps and been to Los Angeles, this book could find its versial, he noted that it with financial gain in in various leadership strategies open to Prin- to do a presentation on way overseas as well. was a work, based on mind ..., because I roles, such as the stu- cipals and School lead- the seemingly ubiqui- Stating that if asked his dreams and that write and I love to dent council and senior ers, Understandings tous issue of bullying, he was willing to do anyone who was inter- write,” he noted. (AC)

34 • Friday April 18, 2014 Hello! Allan pulls out 13th-place finish on world stage Despite not getting a Going up against surfers heat scores in the 10 and 11- parents back in Barbados that VISSLA. podium finish, Barbados’s top from 32 nations across the point range. This earned him he was pleased with his per- Next on his plate, Allan will Under-16 surfer can still hold globe, Allan recorded the the picture of the day on Day formances. His efforts during strive to compete in the Junior his head high as he did the is- highest-ever finish for a male 3 on the official ISA website. the competition were made World Championships next land proud amongst the in the island’s history at the After a few setbacks due to even sweeter as the ISA year, as he has another year world’s best and brightest. championships. Previously, sharks in the waters, Allan World Championship was in the U-16 division and is Che´ Allan, who is also the that honour was held by progressed through six days sponsored by VISSLA, a new hoping the dates do not coin- Under-18 national champion, Lewis St. John. He ended his of competition and got the surf clothing line that will have cide with his CXC exams. His put in some stellar perform- campaign in 2006 in 16th better of surfers from Hawaii, products soon available in next assignment will be taking ances during the recently- when the championships USA, Japan and others as he Barbados. Allan recently him to Huntington Beach, Cal- concluded ISA World Junior were held in Brazil. remained the only standing signed on to the VISSLA team ifornia in June for the presti- Surfing Championships held Allan worked his way member of the Barbados del- and spent a week in Puerto gious NSSA National Champi- in Salinas, Ecuador to come through the rounds with his egation. Rico shooting footage for their onships. Later in the summer away with a 13th-place finish usual impeccable style and Celebrating his 15th birth- new website. His success he heads to the East Coast of out of 90 of the keenest technique, winning several of day on the day he arrived in was mirrored in this very suc- the United States for ASP under-16 surfers. his early rounds with high Ecuador, Allan got word to his cessful contest put on by events. (MP) CARIFTA track and field team ready By Petra Gooding ing performances recorded on Williams, Jaria Hoyte. Saturday at the final warm-up Under-18 Boys: Josiah he final section of the meet, especially in the throws. Beckles, Akeem Marshall, Ro- 35-member strong Dequan Lovell and Romario mario Marshall, Mario Burke, CARIFTA Track and T Antoine, both under-20 ath- Michael Nicholls, Juwan Au- Field team left the island letes, impressed in the shot gustin-Mayers, Rivaldo Lea- bound for Martinique yester- putt with throws of 16.67 me- cock, Ramarco Thompson, day with hopes of recording tres and 16.24 metres respec- Kentoine Browne, Hakeem even better performances tively. Clarke, Triston Gibbons. than last year at the April 19- Under-20 Girls’ thrower Ash- Under-20 Girls: Tia-Adana 21 CARIFTA Junior Athletics ley Williams, who has been Belle, Akela Jones, Ashley Championships. impressive all season long, Williams. Barbados won 20 medals threw 13.19 metres to win the Under-20 Boys: Romario last year – four gold, 14 silver Women’s Shot Putt. Antonine, Akeim David, Dario and two bronze – with five of The full team is as follows. Grandison, Stephen Griffith, the silver medals coming in Shamar rock, Tre Hinds, the relays. This was an im- UNDER-18 Girls: Shonita Joshua Hunte, Levi Cadogan, provement over the 2012 Brome, Asha Cave, Tristan Daquan Lovell, Dario Scantle- medal tally where Barbados Evelyn, Tiana Bowen, Hayley bury, Joshua Walcott, Jebarri achieved 17 medals – two Matthews, Ashantia Phillips, Cumberbatch. gold, two silver, 13 bronze - in Danielle Scantlebury, Sada Bermuda. HELLO! caught up with Head Coach Bryan Holder who is satisfied with the ath- letes’ preparations and be- lieves they are all on track to deliver big performances. The athletes had one last warm-up event last Saturday at the Na- tional Stadium and Holder noted that he was satisfied with most of the performances recorded. He noted he and the man- agement team are all about performance and they have been pushing the athletes to put their best performances on the track or in the field in Martinique. “This is an extension from last year. Regardless of where a person is from, don’t pay too much attention to all the hype about Jamaica, ABOVE: Sada Williams will be representing Barbados in the Trinidad and Bahamas but Under-20 Girls’200 metres and 400 metres at this weekend’s focus on good performances CARIFTA Championships in Martinique. and good performances will always put you on top of the pedestal,” said Holder. LEFT: Rivaldo Leacock about to win the Under-18 Boys’400 There were very encourag- metre hurdles. Leacock has been impressive this season and looks set to win another gold medal in this event.

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The Under-16 Netball Team returned home after finishing second in the Jean Pierre Under-16 Netball Tournament. Barbados finish second in Under-16 Netball

By Petra Gooding tremely well against Ja- Sheniqua Thomas was maica. They forced the awarded the tournament t was an upbeat Na- Jamaicans to raise their MVP as well as the Pres- tional Under-16 team standard of play; even ident’s Award. that returned home on I though we had a rela- This year was the final Sunday after taking sec- tively poor third quarter. time that Thomas, who ond place in the Jean Outside of that I thought has competed since she Pierre Under-16 Netball that everybody gave was ten years old, will be Tournament in Antigua. 110% in that game,” said representing Barbados Barbados lost the title Phillips. at this level. The to regional netball pow- Coach Phillips was full Combermere School stu- erhouse Jamaica, but of praise for young dent told reporters that one would have never Allyssa Bynoe, who she was proud of her guessed it from the way shocked everyone by team and thought that the team happily came winning the Individual they played well. out of the arrival hall at Shooting Competition. “I think we did well the Grantley Adams In- Bynoe, a soft-spoken overall. In the competi- ternational Airport. student of the Graydon tion, Barbados was the Coach Julie Phillips Sealy Secondary only team who gave Ja- told the press that while School, told the press maica a fight and I they were disappointed that as this was her first thought that the girls put about not winning the year playing in the tour- their best foot forward in tournament, they were nament she was very that game. We felt like still a number of things nervous, but was deter- winners at the end of the team had to be proud mined to do well. that game,” said of. “I feel really good be- Thomas. “Overall we’re happy cause this was my first Thomas, Shakeillia that we were able to year and I won the Smith, Shonte Seale, come out second place shooting competition. I Amanda Knight and in the tournament. Gen- hope that one day I can Jaimie Drayton were all erally the performances make the Under-21 named among the play- of the team throughout team,” said Bynoe. ers in the Top 16 Team. the tournament, I thought Coach Julie Phillips speaking to reporters after the team’s arrival on Sun- Barbados Captain the girls played ex- day. 36 • Friday April 18, 2014 Hello!

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Hello! Friday April 18, 2014• 37 FunFun Quiz:Quiz: TheThe EasterEaster BunnyBunny QuizQuiz YOU have been given a chocolate Easter bunny. Which part do you bite off first? A. The ears B. The eyes C. The tail D. The feet

If you chose: A: You Are Driven B: You Are Open C: You Are Compassionate D: You Are Rational You know what you want in life You are a very expressive and You are friendly, optimistic, and You are logical, rational, and and how to get it. sensitive person. kind hearted. consistent. You’re not going to waste time Connections to people (and even You don’t have a harsh word for You take big decisions pretty se- or let yourself be meek animals) mean a lot to you. anyone. riously. Whether it’s chocolate, money, You are adventurous, and you You cheerfully live your life You can be considered a bit aloof or power... love to tell the stories of your ad- with little complaining or suffer- at times... You take what you can get, and ventures. ing. But you’re probably sitting back you act quickly. You’re definitely a talker. You You are creative and artistic. and analysing things. You have a lot of energy, and sometimes rather talk about You live in your own inner world. Your emotions don’t control you, people sometimes scared by your things than do them. You live your life freely, with- and you are a very disciplined determination. You make friends easily. You are out guilt or restrictions. person. Not that you care what other naturally charming. And you would never feel bad There’s no way that you’d go out people think. You’re not going to You’re the type most likely to about eating too much chocolate! of control and eat too much choco- apologise for who you are. pass out chocolate for Easter. late!

38 • Friday April 18, 2014 Hello!

Try this Hello! catchword challenge HOROSCOPES

ARIES (Mar. 21-Apr. 19): Now is the time to think differently and push yourself to try new things. You are sure to find that your great energy can help you to make a real difference in the world, and people take no- tice.

TAURUS (Apr. 20-May 20): Your financial acumen is sharper than ever now, and you may find that your energy is best spent on budgeting and other mundane matters. Take care of it now so you don’t have to stress out later!

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): You need to take a partner aside for a serious chat. This could be your sweetheart or a long-time business associate, but one way or an- other, they need to hear how you really feel.

ACROSS 15. Running ___ (6) (3) 11. The ___ of youth (8) CANCER (June 21-July 22): Your dedica- 1. Let ___ dogs lie (8) 17. ___ in motion (6) 2. The lesser of two ___ 13. ___ psychology (7) tion to service is amazing, and you should find that it actually works in your favour a lit- 5. As ___ as the hills (3) 18. Home and ___ (4) (5) 16. A ___ of fresh air (6) tle bit today – more than just the glow of sat- 9. Vanished into ______21. Keep a few ____ in 3. Like two ___ in a pod 17. The ___ of the pud- isfaction. You may be able to actually make (4,3) the fire (5) (4) ding is in the eating (5) it pay off! 10. Italian Renaissance 22. ___ dramatics (7) 4. On the straight and ___ 19. ___ of fortune (5) LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Romance is charg- genius, 24. ___ and on (3) (6) 20. The walls have ___ ing up in your life right now, so make the Leonardo da ___ (5) 25. ___ in the dark (8) 6. A ___ eclipse (5) (4) most of it and enjoy what you’ve got. If 11. Drink like a ___ (4) 7. Beyond the dreams of 23. Like a ___ rag to a you’re single, now is definitely the time to get out there and show off for the right people! 12. For richer or ___ (6) DOWN ___ (7) bull (3) 14. ___ we stand (6) 1. Game, ___ and match 8. Happy ___! (8) VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sep. 22): You’re feeling the urge to rush ahead and push forward with a new project, but this is not the best time. Give it a few days and see if you can Have fun with amazing pull together a few new allies or facts to Hello!’s make it all work out. LIBRA (Sep. 23-Oct. 22): You need to ex- wordsearch challenge! press your feelings clearly today – any am- biguity is sure to be met with confusion or even outright anger. The good news is that SPRING you are in touch with your emotions, so get FIND and circle to it! all of the words SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Your impul- that are hidden sive side comes to you in a new way today in the grid. The – and it may cause some financial distress! If you buy something big, try to keep the re- remaining let- ceipt, as you’re likely to want to backtrack ters spell a mes- soon. sage about Spring. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Your deep and abiding friendship with someone Allergies brings you extra benefits today – so make April sure that they get your appreciation! It’s a Baseball good time for you to remind yourself of all Bees that you’re grateful for. Crocuses CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Your Cyclamens progress seems to move along at unbe- Daffodils lievable speeds today – so make the most of it! Your energy is good enough to keep Dandelions you on the right track long into the night, if Easter you feel like it. Equinox Flowers AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Opportunity comes your way early today – so make Frogs time for it and see where it leads! You Golf should be able to get someone new to see Grass things your way if you can just show them Green the facts. Growth PISCES (Feb. 19-Mar. 20): You are up in Irises arms over some seeming slight – but you Lilies Planting Season Spring cleaning can take advantage of this by turning it into an opportunity. See if you can change the March Rain Snowmelt Tulips world for the better because of it. May Renewal Softball Warmer Righteousness has a place in the world too, New leaves Robins Spring break Wet so make the most of it! Hello! Friday April 18, 2014• 39

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Team Captain Sheniqua Thomas (left) and Top Shooter Alyssa Bynoe with their trophies from the Jean Pierre Under-16 Netball Tournament in Antigua. Thomas was awarded the tournament MVP as well as the President’s Award, while Bynoe won the Individual Shooting Competition. The team See captured the second spot in the tournament. Page 35

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P R HOROSCOPES O S BY HOLIDAY A N D ARIES (March 21-April 19). Maintaining relationships energizes you — or at least it should. If a certain friend always leaves you feel- C ing drained, it’s something to consider carefully and change right away. O N TAURUS (April 20-May 20). It takes time to regain your concen- S tration after an interruption. That’s why you can save yourself a lot of frustration by preventing interruptions before you start your im- portant work.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21). Leave the distant future loose as you structure the immediate future. It makes you feel powerful to plan today, tomorrow and three days from now. Anything farther out comes with the possibility of unnecessary stress. Z CANCER (June 22-July 22). Just because you fit into a situation I doesn’t mean you belong there. Many would be thrilled to have your contributions to their scene, and yet unless you also are thrilled there, T it’s a bad match. S

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). So what if you don’t win the top honor today? Maybe you’re not the best there is at this task, and that should be fine. Think in terms of improvement. Every improvement counts.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). You don’t always feel comfortable let- ting another person take care of you, but unless you are vulnerable, you won’t be able to connect as deeply as you would like with that certain someone. R E LIBRA(Sept. 23-Oct. 23).You’ll be assigning tasks. Be careful to match people to the work they are likely to succeed in, as this is what X builds bonds. If they do not succeed, the bond erodes. M SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). Though you usually prefer to be O treated like everyone else around you, the person who strategically R chooses the right moment to treat you like the unique and special per- G son you are will win your heart. A N SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). In some ways, you feel more fulfilled when you are around a certain person than you do when you are not. It may even frighten you. For now, though, enjoy the dynamic as a sign of love gone right.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). What good is being smart enough to know better unless you act on that knowledge? This is why most of your day will be spent in motion. You’ll be busily working out your P inklings. H AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). You’ll gravitate toward emotion- A ally healthy people. They live with ease and hardly ever find them- N selves in the middle of drama. Being around this type, even for a few T hours, will make your whole weekend better. O M PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). The person who is trying to impress you may be doing so without being totally conscious of his or her own motives. Be gentle, as there is more ego on the line here than is read- ily apparent.

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42 • Friday April 18, 2014 The Barbados Advocate Kartel, co-convicts appeal sentences ENTERTAINER Vybz trial, lack of evidence, Kartel and his three misidentification by wit- co-convicts have filed ness and miscarriage of appeals against their justice. conviction and sen- The particulars of the tences, claiming they men’s grounds for appeal got an unfair trial, and – which they are expected that there was a mis- to expand on – are the carriage of justice in same, save for the varia- the matter. tion of a few words. The appeals were filed Vybz Kartel listed the in the Court of Appeal on following grounds and Tuesday. particulars: Vybz Kartel, whose real • Unfair trial: That the name is Adidja Palmer, evidence and testimonies Shawn ‘Shawn Storm’ upon which the learned Campbell, Kahira Jones trial judge relied to direct and Andre St John were the jury and subsequently sentenced on April 3 to led to my conviction life imprisonment for the lacked facts and credibil- August 16, 2011 murder ity, thus rendering the of Clive ‘Lizard’ Williams. verdict unsafe in the cir- Justice Lennox cumstance. Campbell ordered that • Lack of evidence: dur- Vybz Kartel serve 35 ing the trial the prosecu- Entertainer Vybz Kartel, whose real name is Adidja years in prison, with hard tion failed to present the Palmer labour, before he becomes court any form of substan- eligible for parole. tive material evidence, date, the court failed to St Andrew over the dis- Campbell and Jones are that is, scientific material, recognise the fact that I appearance of two illegal to serve 25 years before or DNA evidence to link could not guns. His body has not becoming eligible for pa- me to the alleged crime. have committed the al- been found. role, while St John is to • Misidentified by wit- leged crime. In a voice note played become eligible for parole ness: That the main pros- The men said that they for the jurors in the 65- after serving 30 years of ecution witness wrong- would like to be present day trial in the Home his sentence. fully identified me as per- when the appeals are Circuit Court, Vybz The men were convicted son or among any persons heard. The prosecution Kartel said that Williams’ on March 13. who committed the al- will file its response to the body was chopped up “fine According to court doc- leged crime. appeal. fine like minced meat". uments, all four men • Miscarriage of justice: Williams was beaten to A fourth accused, Shane listed the same four That based on the evi- death at a house owned Williams, was acquitted Bridge grounds of appeal - unfair dence in respect of a time by Palmer in Havendale, by the 11-member jury.

The Barbados Advocate Friday April 18, 2014 • 43 SPORTS

Human Resources Director, Ian Gooding-Edghill (left in foreground) and General Manager Olivia Skeete Baptiste (right) look on while President of Crystal Sports Club Stacia Waterman and Vice President Adrian Stuart cut the ribbon to their brand new road tennis court. Crystal Cove launches new sporting initiative CRYSTAL Cove has tivity amongst employees sociates.” Waterman said. taken a step in the di- which she thought could With over 50% of the rection towards mak- be capitalised on and ex- staff already enrolled, the ing their organisation panded. Noting that over sports to be immediately a better one with the the past 18 months, staff undertaken are road ten- launching of a sports members had been play- nis, cricket, netball and and cultural club. The ing several cricket games football with the intention Crystal Sports Club, and football matches to branch out to basket- which was launched against other hotels, she ball and volleyball in the Wednesday evening, saw it as an opportunity very near future. Human sees the St. James to involve more members Resources Director, Ian hotel as the first in the of staff and highlighted Gooding-Edghill was also Elegant Hotels group its more functional pur- on-hand for the club's to launch such an ini- poses. “The implementa- launch and said that spe- tiative. tion of a club like this will cial gratitude had to go to Seasoned road tennis players and employees of Crystal Cove Curtis 'Socks' During a ceremony to create a healthy working the President and Vice Bailey and Edward Skeete had the honour of christening the new tennis court. mark the official opening environment by providing President as they were in- of the club and its brand an exciting atmosphere strumental in getting lar, Adrian Stuart who velop what we have here there would be the oppor- new road-tennis court, for our associates to so- things in gear for similar worked, not only with the today and I really want to tunity for competition President of the club, cialise in; hence boosting initiatives at the other ho- development of this thank both of you.” he among the sister-compa- Stacia Waterman stated employee morale and pro- tels in the group. “I really sports club, but also they said. He also added that nies with participants that the idea came out of moting teamwork and ca- want to thank the are helping the other ho- once the project was com- being rewarded hand- an increase of physical ac- maraderie among our as- President and, in particu- tels in the group to de- pleted across the board, somely. (MP) Whitehall sets new shot putt personal best TRISTAN Whitehall’s throw measured at 16.87 will need to throw 17.50 Andrew Hinds finished clocked 10.30 seconds. MVP won in a new meet year is just getting better metres with Bo Farrow metres or further to second in the 100 metres Hinds has now qualified record of 11.19 seconds and better. second with 16.59 metres qualify for the Men’s Invitational at for both the CAC Games with Schillonie Calvert Whitehall set a new while Alex Garza was Commonwealth Games. the UTech Classic and Commonwealth second (11.36) and personal best in the shot third with 16.57 metres. Nadia Cummins also last weekend in Jamaica. Games. Aneisha McLaughlin putt last weekend at the Whitehall’s performance qualified for CAC when Hinds was second Jade Bailey was also in third in 11.40 seconds. PSU Gorilla Classic and meets the qualifying she won the Women’s 400 in 10.25 seconds action at that meet and Bailey would have once ratified, will be the standard for the Central metres at the Justo Del with Jason Livermore she finished fifth in the needed to run 11.50 sec- new national record. American and Caribbean Atlestimo in Puerto Rico. winning with the same Women’s Invitational onds to qualify for CAC Whitehall won the Games later this year, as Cummins won that event time. In third was 100 metres in 11.51 sec- and 11.45 for Men’s Shot Putt with a well as NACAC U-23. He in 52.86 seconds. Oshane Bailey who onds. Carrie Russell of Commonwealth. (PG)

44 • Friday April 18, 2014 The Barbados Advocate Junior fighters Rangers defeat ready for this Villa in Division weekend One netball C. O.Williams Rangers de- Monday night. UAC’s TWO Junior titles will be Jujitsu, Grappling, Muy feated Pride of Villa in a Janita Austin scored 15 up for grabs this Thai Kick Boxing and close match on Monday from 19 attempts, while Saturday, April 19, when Sambo. He is credited night when the Barbados Crystal Trotman and the Caribbean Fight with winning second Netball Association’s Jessica Bancroft both League stages Massacre place in a prestigious Division One Netball scored five from six at- 5 at the Lloyd Erskine grappling tournament in Competition continued at tempts. Samantha Small Sandiford Centre. Trinidad and Tobago. the Netball Stadium. from Bathsheba scored 18 The main fight will be a This will be the first Rangers came out 43-39 goals from 29 attempts, Barbados v Trinidad and time Joseph will be com- winners in a match where while Janelle Bovelle Tobago affair, when home peting in MMA tourna- they were down by seven scored seven from 11. boy Shackeem Mascoll, ment. goals coming into the final Continuing in Division takes on T&T’s Kadeem The other Junior MMA quarter.At that stage Villa Four, Rapid Response de- Joseph, for the Junior fight will be in the was leading 26-33, but feated Phoenix Protection Bantamweight title. Welterweight Division Rangers had a big final 28-26. Linda Walrond and Mascoll, a student of between Stephano quarter, scoring 17 goals Marlisa Austin both the Frederick Smith Alleyne and Dimaggio to Villa’s six to eventually scored 10 from 13 for Secondary School is a Cumberbatch. win the match. Vanessa Rapid Response, while junior kick boxing cham- Cumberbatch is currently Reid Cos led the way with Amelia Franklyn scored pion. He noted that he unbeaten, while Alleyne 16 goals from 23 attempts, eight from 11. Phoenix has been training hard is a former schoolboy box- Nakita Piggott scored 14 Protection’s Sherry Ann trying to improve all as- ing champion. goals from 20 attempts, Toppin scored 20 from 23 pects of his game. Tickets are $40 for gen- and Shakeena Rock attempts, while Michelle “I don’t really know eral admission and $75 scored 13 from 19. Maynard scored two from anything about him for ringside seats. Doors Pride of Villa’s Fay Sealy three and Lianne Catlyn (Joseph), about his style will open from 5 p.m. and scored 38 from 43 at- four from five. or anything [along those the first fight is sched- tempts, while Kelly-Ann In Division Five, C.O. lines]; I am just prepar- uled to get going from 6 Knight scored one from Williams Rangers de- ing for everything,” said p.m. Interested persons four. feated SS Silver Raiders Mascoll. can contact Rollins Bathsheba and Lumber 28-21, while Unity Stars Joseph is a sambo styl- Alleyne at 258-3723 for Barbados’ Shackeem Mascoll will face Trinidad and Company UAC played to a recorded a 23-21 win over ist and has also been ex- tickets. Tobago’s Kadeem Joseph for the Junior 25-25 draw in Division Church Village. posed to Judo, Brazilian (PG) Bantamweight title. Four action also on (PG) Bajans perform well at 2014 Martinique Chess Open

BAJAN chess players Delilse Warner fin- were among the elite ished on five and a half at the 3rd Martinique points in 18th place to Chess Open tourna- continue his vein of good ment held over the results. The highlight of last week in his outing was a strong Martinique. draw against Cornette, A strong contingent, where most experienced led by national champion observers believed he FIDE master Orlando had a clear advantage Husbands, International during the game before master Terry Farley, the dust had settled. FIDE master Delilse Lodge school student, Warner, Allon Richards, Bryan Prescod, finished Bryan Husbands and on five and a half points Kelvin Daniel, visited the also, gaining second land of flowers and com- place in the under-18 age peted in an 88 strong category section. He also player field which in- garnered a rating prize cluded players from 9 as well. Kelvin Daniel countries, including a had an inconsistent out- number of strong grand- ing finishing on 5 points, masters from Europe. while Foundation stu- The top Bajan per- dent, Allon Richards, fin- former was Husbands, ished on four and a half who finished 10th on 6 points, garnering the top points from 9, also being under-16 age prize. the top under-18 player, The overall winner of finishing ways above his the tournament was initial ranking of 17th. grandmaster Christain Husbands continues to Orlando Husbands (right) battling grandmaster Diemante Daulyte of Latvia. Bauer of France, followed improve, and this was Cornette and Talla. shown when he upset of Cuba – two players last round, where he was points but finished 12th Republic in his round 7 Bajan junior payers current Trinidad na- rated way above just unable to hold on to on the tie-break. He game where he had a will continue battling in tional champion FIDE Husbands. He also had a a draw in the ending. would have been a little clear advantage in the the French isle as the master, Ryan Harper, as good game against Farley had a decent disappointed when he let end game playing a 2014 Carifta chess cham- well as international grandmaster Mattheau performance after a long grandmaster Vladimir queen versus his oppo- pionship will be played master Geraldo Lebredo Cornette of France in the lay-off, also scoring 6 Talla of the Czech nent’s rook. over the Easter weekend.

The Barbados Advocate Friday April 18, 2014 • 45 Barbados Cup finals comes off today THE battle lines have pit Barbados Soccer been drawn and teams Academy (BSA) against will be putting their Gall Hill. BSA came from best boots forward two goals down to draw when the 27th edition their game against Pro of the Barbados Cup Shottas at two goals each. comes to a close today. They then went on to win After hosting about 60 four-three on penalties. teams in the 2014 edi- Gall Hill made it to their tion of the youth foot- first final in six year after ball competition, it is beating a solid-looking expected to be a day of Cosmos two-nil. excitement and disap- It will be an all-Trini af- pointment, as teams fair in the Under-19 final square off in the finals when Naparima College for their respective cat- and Club Sando meet up egories. after a keenly-contested After five days of gru- division. Naparima won elling competition across their semi-final against various age groups, the Gall Hill and were forced top-two teams from each to fight for it before com- class will be on show to vie ing away winners at full for supremacy and a time (3-2). Sando hit a year’s worth of bragging stroke of luck after being rights in their respective soundly beaten by Coca divisions. From as early Cola Barbados Secondary as 9:00 AM today, the fi- Schools Football League nals will be getting under- Under-19 champions, way with the Under-13 Samuel Jackman Prescod and Under-15 Boys Polytechnic.After the loss, match-ups. Pinelands gave up a finals spot to Pro Shottas in their sem-ifinal game at Police Sports Club. a protest was made as it The Under-13’s will see was alleged that SJPP an unbeaten Pinelands Trinidad and Tobago 2-1 hand, had an easier time stationed at Police Sports Barbados Soccer Academy had used an illegal player taking on Pro Shottas, yesterday at the Banks in their semi-final against Club, saw Pro Shottas Warriors took out Cox and it proved to be true with Pinelands dispatch- Breweries ground. Pro NSC Parish Land (1-0). beating out Pinelands Academy,two goals to nil. and thus resulting in a ing Cox Academy of Shottas, on the other The Under-15’s, who were with a single goal, while The Under-17 finals will forfeit of the finals berth. Jones takes top honours at national jumping event LOCAL riders came out ond round. to strut their stuff over The likes of Tristan the March 29th to 30th Blades on Bays Water, weekend at the Yorkshire Sara Jones on her young Show Ground in the FEI steed, Sir Glacken, World Jumping Heather Walker and her Challenge Category B champion partner, Super 1.10 Metre competition. Trooper, Adrianna King Four courses, designed by on Emmanuel, Annamiek the International Mackie on Kiwi and Kim Federation for Equestrian Tryhane on Logan, were Sports’ Santiago Varela the ones to complete the and Isabel Canete, both of first round. Sara Jones in flight with Sir Glacken on their way to victory last month. Spain, saw the teams In the second, the speed looking to do their best and agility of the riders Bays Water ended up sec- that saw them racking up only clear rounds of the were other national over the two days of na- were tested as they had ond with eight faults in a eight jumping faults. fourth course. Jones took events and in the 0.80 tional competition. to clear 12 obstacles over time 57.88 seconds. Jones and Sir Glacken another first with 63.26 Metre competition. Laura Heavy showers on Day a distance of 400 metres. Walker (59.27 seconds) went into the arena seconds and no faults, Smith on Kings X De 1 made things a bit testy The sun and blue skies and Tryhane (64.24 sec- fourth, and Glacken, the while Blades and Bays Champagne was first as the footing was a bit graced the venue to im- onds) rounded out the top baby of the competition, Water had 12 faults over ahead of Indy Jones on slippery. However, the prove the situation some- four with eight and 12 had something to prove, a time of 62.92 seconds. Montana, Paula teams came out to give it what. faults respectively. and took Jones through a King on Emmanuel had Galbraith on Maverick their best shot. Alana Walker and Jones had Some technical difficul- clear round to put pres- 16 faults and a time of and Alexandra ‘Cookie’ Wilkie was forced to re- the only clear rounds in ties on Day 2 saw riders sure on those to follow. 61.40 seconds. Two first Ward also on Montana. In tire before her round the second course to be turning less-than-perfect With Walker and places saw Jones and Sir the 0.90 Metre, the win- ended onboard Pantera part of the top four for the performances as King and Mackie sitting out the Glacken taking top hon- ner was Paige Tryhane on due to the conditions. It day. Jones was first with her mount Emmanuel second day as they pre- ours over the two days, Logan. Georgia Porter was the veteran riders Sir Glacken after a time opened the day with a pare for higher level event while Blades and King was second on Ole, while that braved the circum- of 56.36 seconds and four good round, but the pair at the end of this month, were second and third. Alana Wilkie came home stances to go on to the sec- jumping faults. Blades on encountered two rails Jones and Blades took the On the Sunday, there third on Pantera.

46 • Friday April 18, 2014 The Barbados Advocate Drag racers gearing up for ‘The Rematch’ CLOSE to 50 competi- the number of entries re- tors are entered for the ceived by the close last “The Rematch’; the Friday. Barbados Association “I believe that the entry of Dragsters list of nearly 50 cars are a Association (BADD) direct result of this new drag race meet at rule as many competitors Thicketts, St. Philip on have cars that were built Saturday starting at only for racing and not 2pm. legal cars and taken to the But only street-legal ve- various event on trailers. hicles will be allowed to The rule left them scram- contest event. bling to the necessary Word of this came from paper work and insurance the co-ordinator of the in place in time for the re- event Michael ‘Chubbs’ match”, Carter noted. Carter during a presenta- However, among the tion ceremony at Courtesy drivers are Roger ‘His Garage (Wednesday) yes- Hotness’ Mayers at the terday attended by com- wheel of the pany officials and the Chefette/Digicel/Pennzoil/I media. llusion Graphics/Hankook It is a Quarter Mile WR Ford Focus WRC who Acceleration Test and seems set for a head-to- spectators will be anxious head battle with champion to see if the first ever Sulieman ‘Sol’ Esuf in a under ten seconds time Mitsubishi Lancer will be recorded by a sa- Evolution IX who who loon car, and also to see posted a time of 10.189 (from left to right) GoodYear Tyres Manager at Courtesy Garage Mark Wilson, second from right, hands over what the bikes will bring seconds driving last year. the sponsor’s cheque to new BADD treasurer Elridge Grant yesterday. Even co-ordinator Michael ‘Chub’ this time around after a Another driver to watch Carter, right, witnessed the presentation. truly impressive showing on Saturday will be in 2013. Sammy Cumberbatch in a on behalf of the autodealer “We are pleased with the In addition, it is ex- Ollivierre on a GSX R600 “It is a move by the BMW M3 who is back as well as Courtesy way things have been pected that Kelvin ‘Bird’ are down to face the sports controlling body,the after a two year lay-off and Rentals and Tropical going and as sponsors we Daniel riding the Bajan starter. Barbados Motoring rookie Kerwin ‘Pickers’ Batteries, said that the will once again have prizes Motors Kawasaki 1000 The mandatory driver’s Federation (BMF) aimed Scantlebury in a specially company had been in the and surprises for racing could find himself under briefing meeting took at raising strengthening prepared Honda Del Sol. sport from its inception fans and the public at severe pressure to hold on place on Thursday April 17 safety methods in the Courtesy Garage’s and they had seen it grow large. We are expecting to to his record 10.53 seconds at the Garfield Sobers sport”, Carter added. GoodYear Tyres Manager and hinted that the new see some of the fastest cars as Learie Carasco on a Gymnasium while scruti- But the new rule,accord- Mark Wilson in handing season seems to have the and cycles in Barbados in BMW S1000RR, Devon neering will take place be- ing to officials, has affected over the sponsors cheque ingredients of been keenly good competition”, Wilson McCarthy on a Honda tween 12:00 noon and 2:00 contested. added. 1000RR, Terrence PM before the event. Inter-Church Djokovic looks to maintain competition at edge over rival Nadal national stadium MONACO – Novak of the highlights of my ca- had with him is the when I’m not going to win Djokovic looks to continue reer. I really love playing biggest one so far.” one more ... hopefully not SIX major evangelical cluded in the points tally his recent dominance over in this tournament,” The three straight de- yet.” churches from across the for the day.Pastor Wesley archrival Rafael Nadal at Djokovic, who lives in feats hurt even more be- The win here last year island will come together Dear, founder of the the Monte Carlo Masters, Monaco part of the year, cause Nadal was unable gave Djokovic the belief to challenge each other event, said they are all where he beat the said Sunday. “My family to force a tiebreaker in he could beat Nadal at for the “Kindred Sports looking forward to the big Spaniard in the final last comes in big numbers any of them. Roland Garros. He almost Challenge Trophy". The day. year, and boost his confi- during this week so it “Sure it always affects did, losing 9-7 in an in- event was started two “The athletes, from the dence as he bids to win makes me feel very com- (you) but I hope to (be) tensely-fought fifth set. years ago with three youngest NAPSAC run- his only missing major at fortable, and at home.” ready to be back and com- Looking back, Djokovic churches and has grown ners, to the BSSAC pow- the French Open. The top-ranked Nadal’s pete on clay,” Nadal said. thinks he put himself to include these six erhouses to the Senior Monte Carlo is the first last win against No. 2- “In Miami I didn’t play under too much pressure churches with thousands Games participants, and of three Masters tourna- ranked Djokovic was in my best level in the final. . of members and support- then those who just want ments played on clay and the U.S. Open final, but I didn’t compete well “Yeah, last year, I put a ers. Covenant Life to have some fun and is followed by Madrid and since then Nadal has lost enough. I wasn’t ready yet lot of energy, mental, Teaching Centre (CLTC) score a few points for Rome in May, leading up three consecutive to play that match and he physical, emotional, into is the reigning champion. their churches, will all be to the French Open, matches in straight sets. played great, but I didn’t winning that title. I have This year, the Green Hill, coming out on April 21 to which starts May 25. Nadal leads him 22-18 in push him.” a different kind of ap- St, Michael church will be try to win the challenge The six-time Grand head-to-head matches Last year’s Monte Carlo proach this year,” he said. challenged by: Power in trophy,” said Pastor Dear. Slam champion Djokovic and has 62 career titles final was dominated by “Last year it was more in the Blood Assembly, He added that all the narrowly lost to Nadal in compared to 43 for Djokovic too, as he won 6- my mind. It was more in Sanctuary Empowerment pastors were fully on a dramatic semifinal last Djokovic. 2, 7-6 (1) to end Nadal’s my thoughts, constantly Centre, Restoration board with the event.“We year at Roland Garros, “We’re more or less the eight-year winning run. ... Of course, I want to put Ministries, Kingdom Life are glad for this opportu- where a clumsy error at same generation. We’re “I’m not going to win 14 all my effort into winning Assembly and Love & nity to showcase a mix of the net late in the fifth set still 27 and 26 so we still (titles in a row). There’s a Roland Garros, but when Light Ministries. healthy activity,brotherly curtailed the Serbian have lots of time in front start for everybody and the time comes.” This major event will competition and all-round player’s comeback, and of us,” said Djokovic, who there’s an end,” Nadal Federer, meanwhile, re- begin with a parade of wholesome fun for the then Nadal beat him in is the younger player.“It’s said. “I know that I’m not turns to the Monte Carlo athletes, where each family.” their next two meetings. a huge challenge, there’s going to keep winning all Country Club for the first church will present a “Kindred Sports” begins “Winning this title last no question about it ... I do the tournaments on clay time since 2011, when he challenge song and pres- with the parade at 9 a.m. year in the final against not exclude any other forever and (there is) lost to Jurgen Melzer in entation. This will be in- at the National Stadium. Nadal was definitely one players, but the rivalry I going to arrive a day the quarterfinals.

The Barbados Advocate Friday April 18, 2014 • 47 Jets sign former Titans RB Chris Johnson NEW YORK – Always Rex Ryan and offensive co- Johnson, who turns 29 in ful role player.While being fast on the field, Chris ordinator Marty September and is only the deliberate throughout free Johnson is looking to Mornhinweg a deep and sixth player to rush for 1 agency, general manager quickly prove his crit- dangerous backfield. 000 yards in each of his John Idzik has now signed ics wrong. The Jets also have Mike first six seasons. arguably the three best The New York Jets Goodson, who is dealing "I see this as a team on players available at their signed the former Titans with legal issues and re- the rise,” Johnson told positions in Johnson, quar- running back Wednesday, covering from torn knee newyorkjets.com. “This is terback Michael Vick and a little over a week after ligaments. a winning team.” wide receiver Eric Decker. he was officially released “I’ve always been a big But there have been New York also showed by Tennessee. fan of the Jets,” Johnson questions about whether early interest in free Johnson met with the told the team’s website. he’ll ever be the same agency in running backs Jets all day Tuesday - the “There was some thought player who rushed for Maurice Jones-Drew and first team he visited - and into this, but just at the 2,006 yards in 2009, when Donald Brown, but they stayed in town to watch end of the day, I was com- he earned his “CJ2K” nick- signed elsewhere. the Knicks-Nets game in fortable here. I just felt name. The Titans cut ties with Brooklyn before signing like it was the right situa- Johnson finished with 1 Johnson, making him a Wednesday. The Jets an- tion.” 077 yards - the second- free agent, to avoid paying nounced the move, but did- While his days as a lowest total of his career - the $8 million he was due n’t release terms. workhorse running back - and a career-worst 3.9- for this season, along with New York Jets signed the former Titans running back In a text message to The he carried the ball over yard average last season. the final three seasons left Chris Johnson Associated Press, Johnson 300 times in each of the He also rushed for 100 or on the $53.5 million con- confirmed it was a two- 2009 and 2010 seasons - more yards just twice. tract he signed in McCluster to a three-year despite having surgery year deal. might be over, Johnson The Jets held Johnson September 2011. Johnson, deal and re-signed Leon after the season to repair a "I have a fresh start,” could be the perfect com- to just 21 yards on 15 car- who set several franchise Washington to join Shonn torn meniscus that he Johnson told The plement to the bruising ries in their 38-13 loss last and NFL records during Greene in the backfield. played with most of the Tennessean. “Now I am Ivory and versatile Powell. season at Tennessee, but his time in Tennessee, re- “The Titans were ready year. going to go out there with In Mornhinweg’s first sea- Johnson gouged them for peatedly said he wouldn’t to move on,” Johnson said He has 7,965 career a chip on my shoulder. I son as offensive coordina- 122 yards on 21 carries, in- take a pay cut this offsea- in his interview with The yards on 1,742 carries for know a lot of people are tor, the Jets finished sixth cluding a career-best 94- son. Tennessean. “They didn’t a 4.6-yard average, includ- doubting me.” in the league in rushing yard touchdown run, in That prompted the want me anymore. But ing 50 touchdowns, and Johnson was told by the last year with Ivory and 2012. Titans to unsuccessfully everything is going to ranks third on Tennessee’s Titans of their decision Powell sharing the load. The splashy move is explore trade options this work out.” franchise rushing list be- April 4, ending a six-year Despite the solid produc- reminiscent of the one the offseason- including with Johnson was the 24th hind Eddie George and stint in Tennessee during tion, New York still en- Jets made in 2010, when the Jets - before releasing overall pick in the 2008 Earl Campbell. Johnson which he became one of tered the offseason aiming they signed an aging him. Johnson’s exit ap- draft out of East Carolina, also has caught 272 passes the NFL’s most exciting to improve the position LaDainian Tomlinson, peared inevitable when and had never missed a for 2,003 yards and eight running backs.The former with a big-play runner. who turned out to be a use- Tennessee signed Dexter game because of injury - TDs. 2 000-yard rusher will That’s exactly what team with Chris Ivory and they’re hoping to get in the Bilal Powell to give coach speedy and durable Sharper’s attorneys to question Cardiff cry foul Arizona evidence PHOENIX – Lawyers for sumption of guilt is great. the California case. was recovered from the over Crystal former NFL All-Pro safety The indictment filed last Earlier this month, the clothing of one of the two Darren Sharper are ques- month in Arizona alleges judge denied a request sexual assault victims in tioning the evidence au- that Sharper gave the from Sharper’s attorneys Arizona, but none of his thorities are using to jus- sedative zolpidem to three to set bail, ruling that he DNA was found during an Palace defeat tify keeping him in jail women and then had “sex- didn’t have jurisdiction exam of the other woman. without bail on charges ual intercourse or oral sex- until the former player The detective also said a LONDON – Cardiff City the BBC website. that he drugged and sexu- ual contact” with two of was in Arizona. But police search of the apart- have demanded the “The club says Crystal ally assaulted two women. them without their con- Sharper’s attorneys said ment turned up a shot Premier League annul a Palace cheated and wants Maricopa County sent on Nov. 21 at an the former player is enti- glass with a white residue 3-0 loss to Crystal Palace the Premier League to Superior Court Judge apartment in Tempe. tled to a hearing to deter- that turned out to be zolpi- over allegations of cheat- take serious action.” Warren Granville began a Sharper has not yet en- mine whether Arizona dem, and California inves- ing, the BBC said yester- British media reports hearing on the subject tered a plea in the case, al- prosecutors have enough tigators have discovered day. last week claimed that Wednesday and was ex- though one of his attor- evidence to deny him bail. Sharper had a prescrip- Cardiff’s lawyers allege Cardiff had sacked one pected to conclude it neys has said Sharper will On Wednesday, Tempe tion for that drug, which is in a five-page letter that staff member and were Thursday afternoon. It’s deny those allegations. He police detective Kevin commonly sold under the Palace’s sporting director preparing to discipline an- the latest development in has pleaded not guilty in Mace said Sharper’s DNA brand name Ambien. Iain Moody tried to obtain other over the matter. several ongoing sexual as- information about the However,Moody denied sault investigations in- Welsh club’s starting line- the allegation that he had volving Sharper in up before the game this tried to find out about Louisiana, California, Giants sign QB Josh month, the BBC said. Cardiff’s team, telling The Florida, Arizona and Moody joined Palace Sun newspaper: “That is Nevada. after being sacked as incredibly,extraordinarily Bail in Sharper’s Cardiff’s head of recruit- untrue. That is untrue, California rape case was Freeman as backup ment in October. completely untrue.” set at $1 million, but he According to the BBC, The BBC said Palace was indicted in Arizona A person familiar with in October after a messy 2009 draft, Freeman Cardiff allege that Moody manager Tony Pulis had last month on charges of the deal says quarterback split. He signed with started 59 games for the succeeded in discovering declined to comment on sexual assault and admin- Josh Freeman has agreed Minnesota four days Bucs over four-plus sea- their start line-up for the the reports. istering dangerous drugs, to terms with the New later, but played just one sons before the relation- April 5 game, thereby Palace look set to avoid so authorities in York Giants. game for the Vikings. ship soured. He threw for breaching league rules. relegation after a 3-2 win California have kept him The person spoke on That happened to come 3,451 yards and 25 touch- “Cardiff states that at Everton on Wednesday jailed. The Arizona condition of anonymity against the Giants, when downs with six intercep- clubs should act in good took them to 40 points. Constitution automati- Wednesday because the he went 20 for 53 for 190 tions in 2010. faith to one another and Cardiff are three points cally denies bail to people team had not announced yards and one intercep- Freeman would com- calls into serious question from safety with only four charged with sexual as- the move. tion in the ugly 23-7 pete to back up Eli the integrity of the games of the season re- sault if the proof against Freeman was cut by the Monday night loss. Manning with the match,” said a report on maining. them is evident or the pre- Tampa Bay Buccaneers The 17th pick in the Giants.

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Brazil unveils $10 billion infrastructure budget for Rio Olympics RIO DE JANEIRO – half of this year, Brazilian Brazilian authorities officials said. unveiled an infrastructure “We have no room to spare budget of 24.1 billion reais with Deodoro.We cannot make a ($10.76 billion) for the Rio single mistake here. But there 2016 Olympic Games, 25 per is still time to get it done,” Paes cent more than planned, as said at the budget they try to reassure the announcement, flanked by world they can deliver Brazil’s Sports Minister Aldo facilities on time. Rebelo. The budget covers 27 projects Competitors have criticized in urban development and public the filthy waters where sailing transport, including 8 billion events will take place in Rio’s reais for a newly added fourth Guanabara Bay, yet the budget metro line for Rio, Brazil’s for infrastructure includes little congested second largest city, work to clean up pollution in the where getting around town is an bay. ordeal. A strike over pay at the Other initially envisaged Olympic Park in coastal Barra projects were excluded, such as da Tijuca, one of the main the upgrade to Rio’s venues,continued on Wednesday. international airport Galeao, Some employees returned to the which has been handed to construction site but union private operators. A view of the Olympic Park under construction in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. leaders convinced them not to Rio Mayor Eduardo Paes said work. the higher budget was due to the does not include more than half response to public outcry over federations last week criticized Mayor Paes said the facility, inclusion of new projects and of the 52 projects or facilities that the high cost of stadiums and the Brazilian government for the originally built for the 2007 Pan inflation, which has blown up will be used exclusively for the other projects required by the slow pace of work, and some American Games, was still “on costs by 30 per cent since Rio games and still require approval. Olympics and 2014 World Cup, asked about contingency plans schedule”. won hosting rights for the event So far, only 24 projects have which kicks off in June. should Brazil fail to deliver. Brazil is racing to finish soccer in 2009. been budgeted at 5.6 billion Construction work at the stadiums in time for the World Paes said 57 per cent of the reais. Additionally, the Slow pace Deodoro Olympic Park, where Cup, a prestigious event its infrastructure costs would be organizing committee’s budget The Rio 2016 organizing eight events will take place, has leaders hoped would signify the paid for with public funds, has risen 27 per cent to 7 billion committee estimated in 2009 yet to start, and the pace of South American nation’s coming from federal, state and reais. that the games would cost 28.8 progress at other venues is slow. emergence as a world power but municipal governments, and the This operating budget was billion reais in total. The terms of the tenders for now risks being an international rest would be private. originally set to include up to 1.4 With just over two years to go, Deodoro would be published on embarrassment that could get The total cost of Rio 2016 has billion reais in public funds but the International Olympic Thursday and work was worse if the Rio Olympics are risen to 36.7 billion reais, which officials changed their minds in Committee and world sporting scheduled to start in the second similarly troubled. Man City run aground, Palace rock Everton LONDON – Liverpool’s position Mannone saved comfortably was Arsenal. atop the Premier League table the best that City could muster Victory would have sent was strengthened on Wednesday in the early stages of the second Roberto Martinez’s side back when title rivals Manchester period and in the 73rd minute into the Champions League City were held to a 2-2 draw at they were punished. places,but they fell behind in the home to bottom club 23rd minute when Marouane Sunderland. Wickham at the double Chamakh teed up Jason Beaten 3-2 at Liverpool on Emanuele Giaccherini sent a Puncheon to score. Sunday, City were bidding to cross into the City box from the Second-half goals from Scott close to within four points of left and Wickham steered a Dann and Cameron Jerome Brendan Rodgers’s side in the volley past Joe Hart to register completed victory for Tony first of their two games in hand. his first league goal since 2011. Pulis’s side, with substitute Fernandinho’s 2nd-minute Ten minutes later Wickham Steven Naismith and Kevin goal at the Etihad Stadium put struck again, beating Hart at his Mirallas replying in vain for the City on track. near post after a Sunderland hosts. But after Connor Wickham counter-attack and leaving Gus “It’s a real disappointment, a scored twice in the last 17 Poyet’s men on the verge of result which is hurtful,” said minutes, the hosts needed a avenging their loss to City in the Martinez, whose side had won fortuitous 88th-minute equaliser League Cup final. their seven previous games. from Samir Nasri just to rescue It was not to be, as Nasri’s “We will try and get as many a point. long-ranger somehow squirmed points as we can. It doesn’t The result left City six points past Mannone and over the line, change anything.We have had a below Liverpool in third place but the Frenchman’s failure to magnificent season and we have and although Manuel convert a gilt-edged opportunity incredible potential in this Pellegrini’s side still have a game moments later meant that it was squad.” in hand, the title is inching ever Manchester City's French midfielder Samir Nasri reacts after still a costly night for City. Defeat left Everton in fifth closer to Anfield. missing a chance at goal. “We conceded a goal after two place, one point below Arsenal, “It is not enough, because we minutes at Manchester City and ahead of their home game with have Liverpool and Chelsea on midfielders Yaya Toure and Fernandinho should have every single person in the world Manchester United on Saturday, top of the table and we needed to David Silva,but top scorer Sergio made it 2-0 when he blazed over expected us to lose from there,” while Palace have now reached add three points,”said City coach Aguero returned to their starting from a Pablo Zabaleta knock- said Sunderland manager Poyet. the 40-point mark usually Pellegrini. line-up alongside Alvaro down after Vito Mannone had “But we passed the ball and synonymous with survival. “We will see in the future what Negredo as Pellegrini made five saved from Aguero, but created chances. We kept “I think we are safe,” said will happen, but our chances are changes to the team that lost at Sunderland then created several believing.” Pulis, who succeeded Ian less.” Liverpool. chances to equalise. While Liverpool’s fans exulted Holloway as Palace manager in “When it no longer depends on The hosts made an ideal start, John O’Shea twice headed off- in City’s misfortune, it was a November. what you can do it is very with Negredo winning the ball target from set-pieces, while different story in the other half of “My first game, when we went frustrating, but we must finish back and finding Aguero, whose Fabio Borini and Adam Johnson the city, as Everton fell to a 3-2 to Hull, we had four points, so to the season the way we have done pass enabled Fernandinho to each fired efforts narrowly wide loss at home to Crystal Palace get to 40 points is a fantastic practically the whole season.” open the scoring from eight before half-time. that prevented them from achievement for this group of City were without injured yards. A deflected Aguero effort that reclaiming fourth place from players.”

The Barbados Advocate Friday April 18, 2014 • 49 Bale stunner delivers Cup joy for Madrid

VALENCIA (Spain) – Gareth Bale scored a stunning individual goal five minutes from time to win the Copa del Rey for Real Madrid as they overcame Barcelona 2-1 at the Mestalla in Valencia on Wednesday. The Welshman had previously been wayward with a series of efforts on goal, but he finally made his mark as he galloped through on goal from inside his own half before prodding the ball past Jose Manuel Pinto. Madrid had gone in front after just ten minutes as Angel di Maria raced onto Karim Benzema’s through ball and fired low into the corner. Marc Bartra levelled for Barca 22 minutes from time when he headed home Xavi’s corner,but it was the young defender who was left in Bale’s wake as he sealed his first trophy as a Madrid player. “It was definitely his most important goal for Madrid,” Real boss Carlo Ancelotti said of Bale’s winner. “It was the defining moment in the game.” Bale’s teammate Xabi Alonso was even more effusive in his praise for the goal which handed Madrid the trophy for the 19th time. “It was incredible, I have never seen anything like it. “It looked like the ball was going out, but he kept pushing and ran off the field Gareth Bale (middle) speeds past Marc Bartra (left) to score Copa del Rey winner. to get it. It was amazing.” Barca boss Gerardo Martino, effort just wide. Lionel Messi was kept quiet for the Within seconds Barca were level as meanwhile, was left to reflect on a Madrid were soon in front though as majority of the game, but he had Barca’s Bartra directed a perfectly weighted disastrous week as three consecutive a flowing counter-attack involving Isco, best opening of the half when his snap header from Xavi’s corner just inside defeats in three different competitions Bale, Benzema and finally Di Maria set shot from the edge of the area flew wide. the far post. means they will almost certainly not the Argentine free and his low shot just Bale was first to threaten again at the Both sides then had chances to win it win a major trophy for the first time in squeezed under Pinto’s outstretched start of the second half as he waltzed in normal time, but it was Bale who got six years. hand. past two weak Barca challenges and the winner as he escaped the attentions “Obviously it is not a happy moment. Barca pressed for an equaliser for the fired into the side-netting and then of Bartra down Madrid’s left and raced It has been a very hard week for us, but rest of the half as Cesc Fabregas’ low volleyed just over from the edge of the in on goal to slot home his 20th and most there is nothing else we can do but look cross was just too strong for Neymar to area. important goal of the season. ahead to what remains in the league,” he connect at the back post, whilst Jordi Barca’s first effort on target didn’t There was still late drama to come as said. Alba saw a header comfortably saved come until 25 minutes from time when Neymar latched onto Xavi’s through ball Without the injured Cristiano Ronaldo by Iker Casillas. Bartra sauntered forward from central and smacked a shot off the inside of the much was expected of Bale to fill the However,Madrid still looked the more defence and stung the palms of Iker post with Casillas beaten. World Player of the Year’s shoes and he dangerous on the break and only a great Casillas. However, there was to be no late had the first two chances of the game as challenge from Alba prevented Isco from Bale had the ball in the net soon after reprieve for Barca as they slumped to a he dragged a shot across goal before turning home Bale’s cut-back to double but the goal was ruled out for a foul as third consecutive defeat for the first Javier Mascherano deflected his next his side’s advantage. he challenged with Pinto for a high ball. time in more than ten years. Bayern set up Cup final clash with Dortmund BERLIN – Holders Bayern Munich will Pep Guardiola’s Bayern had few Allianz Arena on 32 minutes to make it The 25-year-old has vowed to leave face Borussia Dortmund in next month’s problems against the ‘Red Devils’ of 2-0 at the break. the club having delivered silverware this German Cup final after cruising to a 5- Kaiserslautern, but director of sport Robben won a penalty five minutes season and faces his future employers 1 win over second-division Matthias Sammer was unimpressed into the second half when he was fouled Bayern in the Berlin final. Kaiserslautern in Wednesday’s semi- with the performance ahead of next by Kaiserslautern defender Chris Loewe Lewandowski, who will join the final. Wednesday’s Champions League semi- and Mueller fired home the spot-kick. Bavarian giants at the end of the season, Bayern reached their third final at Real Madrid. Kaiserslautern striker Simon Zoller scored a hat-trick in the 2012 Cup final consecutive domestic cup final by “I have the feeling that we’re not headed a consolation goal on the hour when Dortmund routed Bayern 5-2. bouncing back from successive really burning hot at the moment,” mark, with his side surviving on less Dortmund took an early lead against Bundesliga defeats to see off complained Sammer with Bayern than 30 per cent possession, before the Wolves when midfielder Henrikh Kaiserslautern, who had knocked out making no secret of their desire to win Mandzukic netted the hosts’ fourth to Mkhitaryan cut in from the right and top-tier sides Bayer Leverkusen and the German Cup and Champions end any hopes of a fight-back. unleashed a superb shot just inside the Hertha Berlin en route to the semis. League to repeat last year’s feat of The Croatia international, who scored near post on 12 minutes. Goals by Bastian Schweinsteiger,Toni winning a treble of titles. a hat-trick in the 5-0 quarter-final With half-time approaching, Belgium Kroos, Thomas Mueller, Mario “For the matches we have coming up, drubbing of Hamburg, converted a Under-21 international Junior Malanda Mandzukic and Mario Goetze saw that’s not enough. Goetze cross on 78 minutes. hit the post for Wolfsburg and Bayern go through to the May 17 final “We have to ask ourselves whether we Goetze then tapped home Bayern’s compatriot Kevin de Bruyne fired the at Berlin’s Olympic Stadium. really want these two titles.” fifth just before the final whistle as the rebound wide for the visitors. Bayern, who wrapped up this season’s Bayern needed just 24 minutes to take attacking midfielder beat It was a costly miss as Dortmund went Bundesliga title with a record seven the lead when Germany midfielder Kaiserslautern’s off-side trap. 2-0 up 72 seconds later when Germany games to spare, will face Dortmund, who Schweinsteiger headed home an Arjen On Tuesday, Poland striker Robert star Marco Reus found Lewandowski shocked Bayern 3-0 in Munich in the Robben corner having earlier hit the Lewandowski hit his 100th goal for unmarked and he slammed his shot into league last Saturday, in a repeat of last crossbar. Dortmund as they beat VfL Wolfsburg 2- the top left-hand corner to reach his season’s Champions League final. Kroos doubled the hosts’ lead at the 0 in the other semi-final. milestone. 50 • Friday April 18, 2014 The Barbados Advocate

Regular Market BARBADOS STOCK REPORT Security Volume High Low Price Advance/ DECLINE GODDARD ENTERPRISES LIMITED 20,000 $6.20 $6.20 $6.20 $0.04 April 17, 2014 ONE CARIBBEAN MEDIA LIMITED 6,000 $6.14 $6.14 $6.14 $0.01 SAGICOR FINANCIAL CORPORATION 1,467 $2.00 $1.80 $2.10 $0.00 Two securities advanced and two traded firm as 28,116 shares traded on the Regular Market, with a total value of $176,464.40. NEAL AND MASSY HOLDINGS LIMITED 649 $20.00 $20.00 $17.25 $0.00 Goddard Enterprises Limited was the volume leader trading 20,000 shares at $6.20 to close up four (4) cents. They were followed by One Caribbean Media Limited and Sagicor Financial Corporation which traded 6,000 and 1,467 shares respectively. Regular Market Security Volume Week in Review BARBADOS GOVERNMENT T/NOTE 6.5% 2016 55,000 BARBADOS GOVERNMENT T/NOTE 6.5% 2019 15,000 BARBADOS GOVERNMENT T/NOTE 6.25% 2018 12,000 This week, the Regular Market traded a total volume of 39,092 shares. The top three companies traded were Goddard Enterprises Limited with 30,716, One Caribbean Media Limited with 6,000 and Sagicor Financial Corporation with 1,467 shares. INDICES TODAY'S TRADING LAST TRADING CHANGES April 17, 2014 April 16, 2014 Local 2,567.10 2,566.12 0.98 Cross-list 1,539.95 1,539.55 0.40 BARBADOSBARBADOS STSTOCKOCK EXCHANGEEXCHANGE Composite 668.68 668.45 0.23 MARKET CAPITALISATION (in millions) SHARE SUMMARY INFORMATION TODAY'S TRADING LAST TRADING CHANGES April 17th, 2014 April 17, 2014 April 16, 2014 Local 6,391.79 6,389.45 2.33 Cross-list 2,570.04 2,569.38 0.66 COMPANY LAST TRADE VOLUME HIGH LOW LAST CURRENT PRICE BID ASK BID ASK Composite 8,961.82 8,958.83 2.99 DATE CLOSE CLOSE CHANGE PRICE PRICE SIZE SIZE MUTUAL FUND Almond Resorts Inc. 01-Nov-13 - - - $0.32 $0.32 - - $0.39 - 2,000 April 17, 2014 BICO Limited 14-Mar-14 - - - $1.65 $1.65 - $1.80 - 200 - ENDED NAME OF FUND NAV OFFER BID NAV Banks Holdings Ltd. 07-Apr-14 - - - $3.03 $3.03 - $3.04 $3.45 230 760 CHANGE 11-Apr-14 REPUBLIC CAPITAL GROWTH FUND w 1.4382 -0.0034 Barbados Dairy Industries Ltd. 11-Feb-14 - - - $1.50 $1.50 - $1.50 $5.25 500 28,114 11-Apr-14 REPUBLIC INCOME FUND -* w 1.4091 0.0012 Barbados Farms Ltd. 17-Mar-14 - - - $0.51 $0.51 - $0.50 $0.75 3,677 7,000 11-Apr-14 REPUBLIC PROPERTY FUND w 1.2822 -0.0004 Cable and Wireless Barbados Ltd. 04-Apr-14 - - - $3.00 $3.00 - - $2.98 - 9,150 10-Apr-14 CLICO BALANCED FUND INC. w 1.254 0.0110 11-Apr-14 FORTRESS CARIBBEAN GROWTH FUND w 4.7897 4.7897 4.7897 0.0087 Cave Shepherd and Co. Ltd. 11-Apr-14 - - - $2.20 $2.20 - $2.00 $2.50 7,731 7,808 11-Apr-14 FORTRESS HIGH INTEREST FUND - ACC. w 1.8187 0.0112 FirstCaribbean International Bank 07-Apr-14 - - - $2.40 $2.40 - $1.90 $2.38 700 1,308 11-Apr-14 FORTRESS HIGH INTEREST FUND - DIST. w 1.0021 0.0063 Fortress Caribbean Property Fund 04-Apr-14 - - - $0.20 $0.20 - $0.20 - 10,000 - 31-Mar-14 ROYAL FIDELITY SELECT BALANCED FUND m 4.6312 4.6312 4.5385 0.0111 - Dev Fund 31-Mar-14 ROYAL FIDELITY STRATEGIC GROWTH FUNDm 0.8606 0.8606 0.8434 0.0034 Fortress Caribbean Property Fund 04-Apr-14 - - - $0.45 $0.45 - $0.46 - 10,000 - 31-Mar-14 ROYAL FIDELITY PREMIUM INCOME FUND m 1.3796 1.3796 1.3520 0.0109 - Value Fund 17-Apr-14 SAGICOR GLOBAL BALANCED FUND w 2.25 0.00 Goddard Enterprises Ltd. 17-Apr-14 20,000 $6.20 $6.20 $6.16 $6.20 $0.04 $6.16 $6.20 12,692 11,455 17-Apr-14 SAGICOR SELECT GROWTH FUND w 1.27 0.01 17-Apr-14 SAGICOR PREFERRED INCOME FUND -* w 1.05 0.00 Insurance Corporation Of Barbados Ltd. 03-Apr-14 - - - $2.60 $2.60 - $2.57 $2.58 500 2,650 * Indicates the Fund is currently ex-div Jamaica Money Market Brokers Limited 09-Sep-13 - - - $0.15 $0.15 - $0.15 $0.39 3,000 6,840 NOTES: QUOTATIONS AND NET ASSET VALUE PER SHARE ARE SUPPLIED BY THE Light and Power Holdings Ltd 5.5% Pref 20-Dec-13 - - - $3.11 $3.11 - $3.11 - 1,600 - FUND MANAGEMENT. THE OFFERING PRICE INCLUDES NET ASSET VALUE PLUS Light and Power Holdings Ltd. 20-Mar-14 - - - $25.70 $25.70 - $18.00 - 29 - ENTRY COSTS. m = monthly valuation, q = quarterly valuation, w = weekly Neal And Massy Holdings Ltd. 17-Apr-14 649 $20.00 $20.00 $17.25 $17.25 $0.00 $18.50 $23.00 10,000 818 One Caribbean Media Limited 17-Apr-14 6,000 $6.14 $6.14 $6.13 $6.14 $0.01 $6.14 - 27,000 - Fixed Income Sagicor Financial Corporation Pref 6.5% -*16-Sep-13 - - - $2.26 $2.26 - $2.26 - 1,000 - Sagicor Financial Corporation -* 17-Apr-14 1,467 $2.00 $1.80 $2.10 $2.10 $0.00 $1.80 $2.00 18,598 22,177 Bid Ask Bid Ask Price Price Size Size The West Indies Rum Distilleries Ltd. 21-Mar-14 - - - $8.00 $8.00 - - - - - Trinidad Cement Ltd. 22-Jun-11 - - - $0.80 $0.80 - - $1.00 - 967 Barbados Government Debenture 7.75% 2032 $101.00 5,000 West India Biscuit Co. Ltd. 18-Oct-13 - - - $10.03 $10.03 - $10.05 - 10,000 -

TOTAL SHARES BOUGHT & SOLD 28,116 NEWS * = Security is Trading X-Div *+* = Security is Suspended ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING ** = Rights Issued JUNIOR MARKET Cave Shepherd and Company Limited - Directors have fixed March 24th, 2014 as the record date for the determination of shareholders entitled to receive notice of the Annual General Meeting of the Company which will be held on April 23rd, 2014. Royal Fidelity TIGRS A Fund 21-May-12 $10.50 $10.50 Royal Fidelity TIGRS A1 Fund $10.00 $10.00 $9.50 205 Insurance Corporation of Barbados Limited - Directors have Royal Fidelity TIGRS A2 Fund $10.00 $10.00 fixed April 25th, 2014 as the record date for the determination of Royal Fidelity TIGRS A3 Fund 18-Dec-13 $10.00 $10.00 shareholders entitled to receive notice of the Annual General $9.75 50 Meeting of the Company which will be held on May 20th, 2014. Effective October 8th, 2012, the market price of a security listed on the board of the BSE will only change if a quantity of shares traded (in a single trade) is greater than or equal to the threshold amount (volume limit) as stated in the table below. For more information please visit the downloads section of Light and Power Holdings Limited - Directors have fixed May our website - www.bse.com.bb 20th, 2014 as the record date for the determination of shareholders entitled to receive notice of the Annual General SECURITY VOLUME LIMIT SECURITY VOLUME LIMIT Meeting of the Company which will be held on June 11th, 2014. PUT THROUGH NOTICE ALMOND RESORTS INCORPORATED 3,500 LIGHT & POWER HOLDINGS LIMITED 5.5% Pref 100 CIBC FirstCaribbean Trust and Merchant Bank Limited BANKS HOLDINGS LIMITED 4,000 SAGICOR FINANCIAL CORPORATION 6.5% Pref 7,500 would like to announce the put-through of 15,000 shares in Banks Holdings Limited at $3.25 set to take place on April 23rd, 2014. B'DOS DAIRY INDUSTRIES LIMITED 300 SAGICOR FINANCIAL CORPORATION 10,000 DIVIDEND DECLARATION B'DOS FARMS LIMITED 1,500 THE WEST INDIES RUM DISTILLERY LIMITED 300 Sagicor Financial Corporation - Directors have declared a final dividend of two (2) US cents per share to be paid on May BICO INDUSTRIES LIMITED 100 WEST INDIA BISCUIT COMPANY LIMITED 300 15th, 2014 to Shareholders on record at close of business on April 15th, 2014. CABLE & WIRELESS (BARBADOS) 9,000 JAMAICA MONEY MARKET BROKERS LIMITED 10,000 LIMITED Sagicor Financial Corporation 6.5% Pref - Directors have declared a final dividend of three point two five (3.25) US cents CAVE SHEPHERD & COMPANY LIMITED 1,500 NEAL & MASSY HOLDINGS LIMITED 6,500 per share to be paid on May 15th, 2014 to Shareholders on record at close of business on April 15th, 2014. FIRSTCARIBBEAN INTERNATIONAL 10,000 ONE CARIBBEAN MEDIA LIMITED 4,000 LIMITED FORTRESS CARIBBEAN PROPERTY - BSE NOTICES 3,500 TRINIDAD CEMENT LIMITED 10,000 DEV FUND The Barbados Stock Exchange Inc. (BSE) wishes to advise that the FORTRESS CARIBBEAN PROPERTY - 3,500 ROYAL FIDELITY TIGRS A FUND 100 Corporate Governance Recommendations for Listed VALUE FUND Companies on the Barbados Stock Exchange Inc. and Insider Trading Guidelines for Listed Companies on the Barbados Stock ROYAL FIDELITY TIGRS A1 FUND 100 GODDARD ENTERPRISES LIMITED 3,500 Exchange Inc. became enforceable on January 1st, 2014. - January 2, 2014. INSURANCE CORPORATION OF 2,500 ROYAL FIDELITY TIGRS A2 FUND 100 BARBADOS LIMITED The Barbados Stock Exchange Inc. (BSE) is pleased to announce LIGHT & POWER HOLDINGS LIMITED 1,000 the approval of the new domestic Rules of the BSE, which become ROYAL FIDELITY TIGRS A3 FUND 100 effective on January 13th, 2014. Copies of the Rules can be obtained at the Barbados Stock Exchange Inc., 8th Avenue, Belleville, St. Michael (limit of one per person) or can be downloaded from our website, www.bse.com.bb. - January 2, 2014 The Barbados Advocate Friday April 18, 2014 • 51

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The Barbados Advocate Friday April 18, 2014 • 53 Sabres looking to rebuild quickly BUFFALO, N.Y. – Tim me anyway. That’s not “I want to win the lack of consistency have Murray’s vision of what I want.” lottery,” Murray said, led to Leino being a major rebuilding the Buffalo That doesn’t mean he before traveling to attend disappointment in Sabres involves several expects the turnaround the lottery in Toronto. “I Buffalo since signing a things. to be immediate. want to win something six-year, $27-million And the rookie general “When you tear it here.” contract three years ago. manager doesn’t expect it down, it doesn’t happen The Sabres still have He’s managed just 10 will take long to overnight,” Murray said. the potential of having goals and 46 points in 137 accomplish. “I want to rebuild here three first-round picks: games with the Sabres. Murray outlined his properly, which takes their own and two Murray termed the intentions Tuesday, two time. But it doesn’t have conditional picks chances of Buffalo using days after the Sabres to take years.” acquired in trades with its second and final closed one of the worst Murray is essentially the New York Islanders contract buyout option as and most tumultuous starting from scratch and St. Louis Blues. being less than 50 seasons in their 44-year after spending the past The Islanders, who percent. history. two months purging have the No. 5 pick, have Murray expects to be Murray was direct in much of what was left of until June 1 to determine active in free agency this calling the Sabres’ last- the team’s veteran core. whether to give up their summer with an eye on place finish Buffalo (21-51-10) set a first-rounder this year or targeting veterans to add “unacceptable.” post-NHL-expansion-era next year. The Sabres experienced on-ice depth And he was blunt in low by scoring 150 goals would land the Blues’ and provide leadership laying the blame on and a franchise record for first-round pick if St. on what will remain a everyone from losses. Louis reaches the young roster. management, to the The team’s front office Western Conference On the injury front, coaching staff and on also underwent an final. Murray said goalie Matt down to his players. overhaul with coach Ron On other issues, Hackett will likely “A lot of nights it was Rolston fired along with Murray called it “a very require surgery after hard to watch,” Murray Regier. Pat LaFontaine good possibility” that the hurting his right knee in said. “A lot of nights we then abruptly stepped Sabres will part ways a 4-1 loss at Boston on competed hard and just down as president of with underperforming Sunday. Newly acquired didn’t have enough talent hockey operations in forward Ville Leino by goalie Michal Neuvirth to put us over the top. But March, 3 1/2 months after buying out the three could require surgery to other nights, it wasn’t taking over. remaining years of his repair a nagging hip pretty.” That leaves Murray in contract in June. injury that forced him to Tim Murray, General Manager of the Buffalo Sabres. Murray also made a charge and Ted Nolan A series of injuries and miss the final month. point of steering clear of staying on as coach after using the word signing a three-year “suffering” as his contract extension last predecessor, Darcy month. Regier, had used several The first step of the Federer would skip tennis times a year earlier. rebuilding process will Regier,who was fired in start in the draft in June November, was criticized in Philadelphia, where for suggesting fans might the Sabres will hold the to be with wife, newborn have to suffer through a No. 2 pick after losing out lengthy rebuilding on the No. 1 pick to MONACO – Roger child, although they have enough tennis matches. “Yeah, let’s talk about process for a team hasn’t Florida in the NHL draft Federer is prepared to not said when. Missing a tournament or it when it would happen. won a playoff series since lottery Tuesday night. skip tournaments – The 32-year-old missing a match At the moment we hope 2007. It was yet another loss including possibly the Federer still does not wouldn’t change it’s not going to be that Murray interrupted a for Sabres this season, French Open – to be know the exact date. anything for me.” way,” he said after question at the mere after they entered the with his wife when “So we’re just waiting. Asked if that means he beating Radek Stepanek mention of Regier and night with the best shot she gives birth again. It’s a priority for me would be prepared to 6-1, 6-2 in the second suffering. at getting the No. 1 pick. Federer, who has twin trying to be there, trying miss the French Open, round. “If it is, that’s “I wasn’t here. I’m not The result dashed daughters with wife to support my wife,” which runs from May 25- what it is, you know.” using that word,” he said. Murray’s hopes that the Mirka, announced on Federer said Wednesday June 8, the 17-time Federer has played in “This is not going to be a Sabres’ fortunes might be Dec. 24 they are at the Monte Carlo Grand Slam champion every Grand Slam since five-year rebuild, not for changing. expecting their third Masters. “I’ve played hinted that he would. 2000.

54 • Friday April 18, 2014 The Barbados Advocate Wallace showing improvement in Truck Series DARRELL WALLACE so it’s a little tough,” Kyle,”Wallace said.“Every after struggling to find front office. He was also Wallace said.“It’s just a lot JR. was the first black Wallace said. “But I’m race it seemed like we racers for the top series. part of NASCAR’s “Next” of fun to be able to race driver to win a trying to have fun as much wrecked out, he would The program is 11 years class of up-and-coming with your peers and be NASCAR race since as I can, getting in and out win. So there were a old and was designed to drivers. along with them. And at the 1960s when he took of the shop as much as I couple of races that we attract minorities and “You get to do so many such a young age group, the checkered flag in a can, checking on the should have had on our women to the sport in all things that you didn’t you get to have a lot of Truck Series race at progress of all the trucks win list. But that’s just fields, from the track to the think you’d be able to do,” fun.” Martinsville last year. that are being built.” part of the rookie blues The 20-year-old Wallace, Wallace drives the No. and the rookie stripes. So who goes by Bubba, has 54 Toyota for Kyle Busch I definitely know what I openly talked of becoming Motorsports, which has have to do now this year the Tiger Woods of perks. He can learn from and use that as motivation NASCAR - the great black one of the best drivers to go out there and star who can transcend across all three NASCAR perform better. I’m using the sport and prove people series. But the drawback is our motto. It’s just better of all colours can race. that Busch usually every finish from last He rebounded from a dominates when he jumps year.” crash in the season- down to the Truck Series. NASCAR has initiated opening Truck race at Busch won five times last several pushes toward Daytona to finish second season, has one win this boosting the number of at Martinsville last year and 36 in his career. minorities in the sport. month. “The most frustrating There’s a Drive for “We’re trying to carry thing about last year is Diversity program that that momentum from looking back at how many paid some dividends with Martinsville on to Kansas, races we were faster than Wallace and Kyle Larson Weise’s OT goal lifts Canadiens over Lightning 5-4 TAMPA, Fla. – Down one short-handed goal and for the goal that forced goal, Montreal battled Tomas Plekanec, Lars overtime. back - twice. Up one, it Eller and Thomas Vanek Nikita Kucherov scored faltered - twice. Dale also scored for Montreal. off a pass from J.T.Brown Weise then put the Tampa Steven Stamkos scored to give the Lightning a 1- Bay Lightning away for twice for Tampa Bay, 0 lead at 10:09 of the first the night. including the goal that period.The celebration for Weise scored 18:08 into forced overtime. the sellout crowd of overtime and Carey Price Game 2 is tonight. 19,204 had barely begun stopped nine shots in the “Bad news is, we lost when Plekanec angled a extra period, giving the the game. Good news is, well-placed shot past Canadiens a 5-4 victory in one game doesn’t win the Lindback from the left Game 1 of their Eastern series,” Lightning coach circle to tie it just 19 Conference quarterfinal Jon Cooper said. “We get seconds later. playoff series on to come back and Stamkos’ seventh Wednesday. regroup.” career playoff goal gave “We kept our Three of the four the Lightning another Darrell Wallace Jr. made his NASCAR Nationwide Series debut in 2012. composure. We didn’t regular-season meetings lead that wouldn’t hold want to get out of our between the teams were up. Plekanec nearly game plan,” Montreal decided in overtime or a knotted it for the second coach Michel Therrien shootout, while the fourth time when he hit the post said.“The players stuck to was clinched by an empty- less than 30 seconds after Players Championship our game plan, and we got net goal. Tampa Bay went up 2-1, rewarded in the end.” This one was just as but Lindback wasn’t as Daniel Briere passed tight, with the Lightning fortunate when Gionta adopts three-hole playoff from behind the net to making the most of a gathered a loose puck and Weise in the right circle, limited number of skated in on a breakaway PONTE VEDRA BEACH standpoint, as they test all green”. and he beat Anders opportunities against for his short-handed goal. (United States) – The facets of a player’s The Players Lindback for the winning Price and the Canadiens The 6-foot-6 Lindback Players Championship is physical and mental game Championship joins the score. Lindback stopped overcoming a pair of one- stopped the first shot, but abandoning its sudden- while under the pressure US PGA Championship in 39 of 44 shots while filling goal deficits before Gionta scored on the death playoff and of trying to win such a using a three-hole, in for injured goaltender squandering a pair of rebound to make it 2-2 at switching to a three-hole significant championship,” aggregate playoff. Ben Bishop. their own while 16:39 of the second. aggregate playoff in a PGA Tour commissioner The British Open uses a “I can’t remember the outshooting Tampa Bay Bishop missed his move that further Tim Finchem said in a four-hole aggregate last time I had an 35-16 in regulation. fourth straight game separates the elite event statement on Wednesday. playoff and the US Open overtime goal, so that one “I thought we played a because of a left elbow from other US PGA Tour “Given the fact that stages an 18-hole playoff. feels real good,” Weise solid game. Nothing was injury, and his status for stops. winning The Players The Masters is the only said. “I was surprised I bothering the team,” the remainder of the The plan will go into means you have defeated major to use a sudden- was so wide open... That Therrien said. “They series remains uncertain. effect for this year’s the strongest field in golf, death playoff format, was a real breakdown on capitalized on our Cooper said it would be tournament at TPC we felt an aggregate which is also the format their side.” breakdowns, but their wrong to pin the blame for Sawgrass in May. Should playoff that incorporated used by all other US tour “I kind of just turned attitude was good.” the Game 1 loss on the final round come down these three holes was a events. my head and saw a pass Vanek and Eller scored Lindback, who had just 13 to a playoff, it will take more appropriate way to There have been four come out,” Lindback said. in the third period for minutes of playoff place at holes 16, 17 and determine the champion.” playoffs in the 40-year “I was a little late on the Montreal, each giving the experience before 18. Should a tie remain history of the Players play, so he buried it on Canadiens a lead that Wednesday. “Holes 16, 17 and 18 of after the three-hole Championship, the last me.” Price couldn’t protect. “He gives up five, so The Players Stadium playoff, sudden death will coming in 2011 when Price stopped 21 shots Alex Killorn countered for people are probably going Course are perhaps the start at the par-three 17th South Korea’s KJ Choi for the Canadiens, who Tampa Bay to make it to look and say: ‘Oh wow, most dramatic closing hole – the course’s beat David Toms with a blew a pair of third-period three-all, and then fed a he gave up five,”’ Cooper holes in professional golf signature hole with its par on the first extra hole leads. Brian Gionta had a perfect pass to Stamkos said. from a risk-reward intimidating “island – the 17th.

The Barbados Advocate Friday April 18, 2014 • 55 White wash: Yanks sweep Cubs 3-0, 2-0

NEW YORK – There was fourth straight loss. nothing mysterious about New York had not won by Michael Pineda’s shutout twice in one day since performance this time. April 9, 1987, against Kansas Masahiro Tanaka’s City, according to STATS, and dominant outing was pretty no team in the major leagues straight forward, too. had done it since Minnesota A day that began with snow in swept Oakland on June 26, the outfield ended with a double 1988. whitewashing. The Cubs had not been Pineda followed an blanked twice on the same day overpowering outing by Tanaka since Larry Jackson and Ray with one of his own, pitching six Sadecki pitched complete games innings of four-hit ball as the for St. Louis on June 27, 1962. New York Yankees beat the Chicago was 9 for 61 (.148) at Chicago Cubs 2-0 on a bitterly the plate, dropping its season cold Wednesday night to average to .230, and struck out complete its first doubleheader 17 times. shutout sweep since 1987. Pineda (2-1) was pitching for “It just goes to show you how the first time since he was well our pitchers threw,” spotted with brown goo on his Yankees manager Joe Girardi right hand during Thursday’s said.“When you shut out a team 4-1 win against Boston, for 18 innings you’re doing touching off a debate about things right.” pitchers’ use of sticky Tanaka (2-0) struck out 10 substances to get better grips and allowed just two bunt hits - in cool weather. It was one replay aided - over eight significantly colder Wednesday, innings in a 3-0 win in the with temperatures in the low- opener of the day-night twinbill. 40s and a frigid wind, but Carlos Beltran homered for a Pineda’s hand was clean third straight game, off Jason throughout. Hammel in the first inning of “I didn’t do nothing,” Pineda the Cubs’ first regular-season said when asked if he used game at the current Yankee something to improve his hold New York Yankees starting pitcher Masahiro Tanaka delivers in the third inning of Game 1. Stadium. on the ball. “I was focusing on “That split is not something throwing the ball good.” good,” said Emilio Bonifacio, postponing Jackie Robinson removing the covering from the you want to sit on. It’s not And he did, despite pitching who was zero for right on the Day festivities, the Yankees infield. Snow still covered the something you’re going to be in some really harsh weather. day. “Their breaking pitches, unveiled a plaque honoring grass in right field while the able to handle,” Cubs manager In fact, he said it was the coldest they were pretty good, so it was Nelson Mandela before the Cubs took batting practice, and Rick Renteria said. “But, as it he’s ever pitched in. really tough.” second game. Players from both many players wore ski caps. was coming out of the hand, as Anthony Rizzo’s triple with Shawn Kelley yielded a hit to teams wore No. 42. But it wasn’t too cold for the guys were coming in, they two outs in the sixth off Pineda Rizzo, who had three hits The Cubs have yet to win in Beltran. He connected on a 1-1 were saying, ‘Gosh, it looks like was the Cubs’ only extra-base overall, in the ninth inning of the Bronx. They were swept in changeup from Hammel (2-1) a fastball. It ends up diving.”’ hit of the day. Chicago totaled the opener but secured his the 1932 and ‘38 World Series with one out in the first. Dean Brett Gardner and Scott six hits against a pair of 25- fourth save. and lost all three-games in Anna started again at shortstop Sizemore had RBI singles off year-old power pitchers who Adam Warren put runners on 2005, their only interleague for Derek Jeter and drove in his Travis Wood (0-2) in the rarely walk batters. Tanaka (2- second and third in the ninth series in New York. run with a fly to left field in the nightcap, helping the Yankees 0) and Pineda each gave up one inning of the nightcap, but After an overnight storm, the fourth. Jeter went 1 for 5 in the win for the fifth time in six free pass. finished for his first save. grounds crew used blowers to night game, his first action since games and handing Chicago its “Both of them, they were With Tuesday’s rainout melt the ice on the tarp before Friday. Durant has 42, Thunder beat Pistons 112-111 OKLAHOMA CITY – The seconds to go after a scramble straight double-double to end For much of Wednesday, the On the Pistons’ final Detroit Pistons had Kentavious for a loose ball resulted in a the season for Detroit, finishing Thunder looked and played like possession, the ball found its Caldwell-Pope. The Oklahoma jump ball in Detroit’s end. with 22 points and 13 rebounds. a tired team. Oklahoma City’s way to Jerebko, but he lost the City Thunder had Kevin Detroit’s Brandon Jennings “Our guys played their hearts late-season defensive issues handle as Thunder players Durant. Even on a career night could only manage a 30-foot out, competed from the opening were on full display, as the slapped at the ball and officials for Caldwell-Pope, advantage heave at the buzzer that banged tip,” Detroit coach John Loyer Pistons shot 50.6 per cent from ended up calling a tie ball. Oklahoma City. off the rim. said. “I feel terrible for them the field and Caldwell-Pope Caldwell-Pope hit four three- Durant scored 42 points, “We just figured it out,” because they deserved to win the joined other non-marquee pointers in the first half - including 21 in the fourth Durant said. “We got it done. It game. They did anything we players such as Jodie Meeks making one over the quarter, and the Thunder wasn’t the best game. We didn’t asked them to do tonight. Some (Los Angeles Lakers), Gerald outstretched arm of the 6-foot-10 secured the No. 2 playoff seed in play well defensively. We didn’t guys stepped up and made some Green (Phoenix Suns) and Durant - and eclipsed his the Western Conference, shoot the ball well offensively. incredible shots and they put Oklahoma City trailed for most previous career high of 15 points rallying from ten-point fourth- But there’s something about just together 48 minutes of as good of of the first half before taking a by the 5:27 mark of the second quarter deficit to beat the getting it done, having that basketball as we can play.” one-point lead twice in the third quarter.His next basket put the Pistons 112-111 Wednesday willpower, having that fight in Russell Westbrook added 22 quarter. Detroit went on a 15-7 Pistons ahead 48-37 with 4:52 night. you, no matter what. It was a points for Oklahoma City,which run and took an 87-79 lead on a left in the first half and hushed Oklahoma City (59-23) had tough game, we persevered and will play Memphis in the first basket by Jonas Jerebko with the crowd at Chesapeake lost two straight to put itself in we got a good win.” round of the playoffs. It was the five seconds left in the quarter. Energy Arena. the must-win situation in the The Thunder extended their ability of Westbrook, and Detroit led 94-84 with 10:13 left Durant, who was two of eight regular-season finale to earn the winning streak over Detroit (29- especially Durant, to attack the in the game after a basket by from the field to that point, hit No. 2 seed. 53) to nine games, dating to rim in the fourth quarter that Monroe. two free throws, then drained a Durant rallied the Thunder December 2008. made the difference. Durant’s But Durant’s offensive flurry three-pointer to start a 17-7 run while recording his 14th 40- Caldwell-Pope scored 30 fourth quarter left Loyer almost cut into that gap and the Pistons by Oklahoma City. Westbrook point game of the season. He points for the Pistons (29-53), speechless. didn’t score a basket in the final scored seven points in the final drove for the go-ahead dunk while Monroe had 22, Kyle “He’s one of the top one or two 3:17 or at all after Jennings hit 2:41 and Durant drained an 18- with 16.5 seconds left and won a Singler added 20 and Andre players in the world,” Loyer said. two of three free throws with foot jumper in the final second to tip over Greg Monroe with 1.8 Drummond recorded his ninth “That’s what he did.” 2:07 left. pull the Thunder within 55-54.

Junior fighters ready for this weekend

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Friday April 18, 2014 FISH THE DISH OF CHOICE FLYING FISH and dolphin seem to be the top fish picks for most Barbadians seeking to get this precious commodity for the long Easter weekend. From early yesterday morning, several of the country’s fish markets were a hive of activity as persons ensured that they could check this vital item off their shopping lists. When The Barbados Advocate visited the Berinda Cox Fish Market in Oistins just after ten in the morning, scores of locals and tourists alike were at their favourite vendor making their pur- chases. Saying that sales have been going good so far for the season, vendor Angela Trotman stated that while people were buying fish like snapper, kingfish, shark and swordfish, the main orders for this weekend were dolphin and flying fish. “People really want those two and as you see they are coming from early,” she stated. The ever popular ‘Redman’ also said that sales were “not bad”, even though fish was not as plentiful as last year. Fish vendor Janette Squires added that people had also started their FISH on Page 6 This customer ensured that flying fish would be on her plate this weekend.

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