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Availability EASY ALCOHOL within the home a particular problem in ACCESS A WORRY youths IT is too easy for children to of addiction from an early age appetite for alcohol. This can in their life. And also, the mean and also there is evidence to get their hands on alcohol was very real. basically encourage alcohol age, or the average person first suggest that a heavy alcohol within the home. A major issue, he identified, drinking later in an adoles- use of alcohol, was between use in adult life can reduce im- Expressing serious concerns was entry point drinks – those cent’s life and adult life,” he seven and eight. For the coun- munity to bacterial and viral about how accessible it was for with low alcohol content and stated. cil this is very,very concerning. infections. So this is a concern youth to get their hands on sweet to the taste. Speaking on ’15 Minutes of Also we conducted a 2013 for the council also,” he said. drinks with alcohol content, “Culturally,we know that we Substance’, he highlighted the Secondary School survey, and Wickham noted that the Deputy Manager of National have Shandys. Most families statistics of this growing issue. just under three quarters, indi- NCSA was focused on provid- Council on Substance Abuse make lemonade and beer. This “Recently,we have conducted cate they have used alcohol at ing the relevant information so (NCSA), Troy Wickham pointed can encourage a taste for alco- research (which) indicated that some stage in their life, and persons will be able to know out, that combined with some hol amongst the young popula- just over 51 percent of the tar- there's evidence to support the harms associated with alco- parents not seeing the dangers tion, and this can graduate into get population, of Class Three heavy alcohol use, from early hol consumption to help reduce of allowing children to drink persistent use over the period and Class Four students admit- age persist into adult life. This the chances of youth alcohol ad- such beverages, the possibility of time. So once you have the ted using alcohol at some stage can lead to premature death diction. Soul Sunday a hit!

TONGUES were set wagging and the appetites for the arts were somewhat sated when the first night of a concert series put on by the Prime Minister's Office came off this past Sunday night. With the Daphne Joseph Hackett Theatre providing the backdrop for a handful of specially-invited guests, several of the island’s more talented entertainers got a chance to strut their stuff after months of inactivity. Set to be aired on CBC TV8 from as early as this coming Sunday, the concert series, which will also feature a 'Reggae Affair' and 'Soca Everywhere', got things started with 'Soul Sunday'. The small but wildly appreciative crowd was treated to some of the most memorable soul jams from the likes of Stevie Wonder,Earth,Wind and Fire, Luther Vandross, Patti Austin and James Ingram as they were taken on a trip of love and joy. Backed by a solid band of young, talented musicians, the roster of featured artists in- cluded singers who plied their Minister in the Prime Minister's Office with responsibility for Culture and the National Development Commission John King trade on cruise ships and on the (far left) was forced to make a much-appreciated impromptu appearance on stage during Barry Chandler's performance. ARTISTES on Page 2 2 • Tuesday June 15, 2021 The Barbados Advocate

Lots more music, entertainment in store for public ARTISTES from Page 1 long time, a lot of our ings, give us a chance to artists, especially those give CBC some program- local hotel circuit. With who worked in the hotel ming and give the names such as industry, because of Barbadian public a chance Terencia Coward, COVID-19 some of them to see the immense Edwin Yearwood, Lisa have not been able to work amount of talent we have Griffith, Kathy-Ann for almost two years.With on this island.” Charles, Betty Griffith- no tourists on-island a lot Speaking of the upcom- Payne and Shernell of their jobs were gone and ing reggae and soca offer- Bovell belting out clas- we wanted to find a way to ings, King said that the se- sic hits, what was most help them. We know that ries could possibly open notable was the inclu- they were under a lot of the door to more initia- sion of the likes of strain for a long time and tives of the like. Barry Chandler, we thought that an initia- “Depending on how those Claudia Jack, Brian tive like this would also go, we're going to seek to Carter and Kimberley give the Barbadian public do this some more. We've Inniss who have all the opportunity to know got jazz artists, we've got Edwin Yearwood gave a stirring rendition of Stevie Wonder's 'Lately'. been missing from the some of these artists who classical artists, so we mainstream local en- they have never seen be- want to be able to help as tertainment scene for fore,” he said. many people as humanly many years. Crediting Dwayne possible with this. And Speaking to The Grazette with bringing then we are not only look- Barbados Advocate, the concept to the Prime ing at musicians, but this Minister in the Prime Minister's Office at a time is a theatre space and we Minister's Office with re- when they were exploring have to find a way to make sponsibility for Culture how they could do some- sure that theatre comes and the National thing to benefit the is- back to the Barbadian Development Commission land's creatives, Minister public. I want to encour- John King explained that King, himself a decorated age corporate Barbados to the initiative was put in performer, said that he join in on this initiative so place to ensure that enter- was amazed by the quality that we can make use of tainers had an opportu- of the show. “There is just this fantastic space that nity to work while mem- a wealth of talent in this we have in Queen's Park, bers of the public would island and we thought bring people back out not be robbed of the oppor- that this would be a won- again and really showcase tunity to see the offerings. derful way to give them a what we can do,” he said. “We have had for a very chance to earn some earn- (MP)

Betty Griffith-Payne was in stellar voice as usual.

Cathyann Payne showed off her range when she delivered Deneice Williams' 'Silly'. The Barbados Advocate Tuesday June 15, 2021 • 3

Barbados and the UK committed Lack of to bilateral relationship BARBADOS and the United Kingdom ment for its financial and technical assis- would be in the region to assist with dis- (UK) are committed to strengthening tance throughout the years and ex- aster relief during this hurricane season, funding their bilateral relations. pressed an interest in collaborating in the HMS Medway and the RFA Wave Indicating the strong and lasting rela- other areas, such as climate change, en- Knight. tionship between both countries was ergy and security. Other matters discussed included the Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign In his remarks, Mr. Furssedonn-Wood UN Climate Change Conference Trade, Senator Dr. Jerome Walcott, who acknowledged the historical connection (COP26), genomic sequencing, tourism, main emphasised that Barbados was keen to between both countries and the good vulnerability index, UK blacklisting of continue engagement at the bilateral working relationship that has existed Barbados, UK-CARIFORUM Economic level. over the years, while reaffirming his Partnership Agreements (EPAs) and His comments came during a courtesy country’s commitment to continue work- training for officers of the Royal call with British High Commissioner to ing with Barbados in several areas, in- Barbados Police Force. problem Barbados and the Eastern Caribbean, cluding the COVAX facility and the Also present during the courtesy call Scott Furssedonn-Wood, at his Ministry’s Multinational Coordination Cell was Deputy High Commissioner Craig Former General Manager Culloden Road, St. Michael, headquar- Caribbean (MNCCC), which assists with Fulton, Political Officer Tom Hines and of the Transport Board ters this morning. disaster response. Senior Foreign Service Officer Trecia Dr. Walcott thanked the UK govern- He noted that two British vessels King. (SFC/BGIS) shares views

By Cara L. Jean-Baptiste

FORMER General Manager of the WIRSPA pushes labelling initiative Transport Board, Sandra Forde high- lighted that she believes poor funding IN its bid to educate the public on the entry points for children, and we need to played a role in the management of the content of its alcoholic beverages, deal with that,” he stated. Transport Board during her tenure. the West Indies Rum and Spirits One of the guests on the National Forde, who was questioned by mem- Producers Association (WIRSPA) has Council for Substance Abuse’s ’15 bers of the Public Accounts Committee engaged in a labelling initiative. Minutes of Substance’ radio program, during a recent livestream, explained Chief Executive Officer Vaughn Renwick insisted on the importance of that every year, the organisation sub- Renwick said “there is far too relaxed an persons knowing how much alcohol were mitted a supplementary requesting attitude we think in terms of parents and in beverages like wine, rum and beer. funds to cover their operation for the fi- how they deal with alcohol and their chil- “One of the things that we're doing as nancial year. dren.” rum producers is improving our labelling “And you would find that sometimes “So part of our education is not just ed- and in 2019, we agreed on a 24-month what we find to be a realistic amount to ucate children, but it's also to educate program, which will probably end about assist us with the operations with fi- parents that children should not be ex- this year due to some delays because of nancial year, the Minister of Finance posed to alcohol,” he stated. COVID, where we improve the labels by didn't agree. There was always a fixed Commending government’s decision to putting advice logos on the labels against figure that you would receive,” she said. increase the legal drinking age from 16 to drinking and pregnancy, drinking and When asked by Auditor General, 18, as “16 was far too young”, he noted driving, and drinking under age, and also Leigh Trotman if she believed that the WIRSPA had been advocating for this to putting on the labels, what a serving of al- provision of funding would have been happen for many years, while expressing cohol is, whether it is overproof or regu- the answer to many of the problems ex- concern over the growing number of lar strength, or low alcohol. A serving perienced by the Transport Board, young persons engaging in drinking alco- should be the same amount of alcohol Forde agreed, and stated that lack of hol. each time approximately 10 grams for an funding was the main problem. “We have to have different policies for adult and how many servings are in that WIRSPA Chief Executive Officer She explained that funding would different groups and for children.We need bottle, and how many calories are in that Vaughn Renwick. have been able to help them answer to have them understand what alcohol is serving. some of the issues that they could not about, and especially some of these new “This is just a first step, is not going to of the tools that they need to make more control such as diesel, which kept fluc- sweet products that are coming onto the solve the problem of harmful drinking, educated decisions about how they drink,” tuating and was always on the higher market, low alcohol products… are really but at least it's going to give people some he explained. side, wages, salaries, repairs and main- tenance. Forde also believed that in order to run the business more efficiently,newer ‘Political move not linked to nomination nod’ buses should have been purchased as during her tenure, Forde pointed out ABSURD. Hewitt expressed his “disappoint- on Friday Hewitt publicly commended that the oldest bus was made in 1997 That’s how political hopeful Guy ment” that the contest for the presi- De Peiza for taking the reins of the and the youngest, when she was there, Hewitt described rumours that he was dency seems to be getting “murky”. party after the catastrophic 2018 de- was made in 2006. seeking the presidency of the He called for the leadership contest feat at the polls. However, he also em- The Former General Manager re- Democratic Labour Party (DLP) be- not to get personal. “As someone who phasised that “at this juncture there is vealed that she would have written to cause he could not get the nomination has worked as a gender specialist inter- a need for the DLP to be much more ef- various ministries asking for assistance for the constituency of St. John. nationally for many years and attended fective in projecting its vision, policies in purchasing new buses and explained In a recent statement, Hewitt who of- the UN Conference on Women, I have and leadership role to the electorate why these were important. ficially threw his hat in the ring on been keen to ensure that there is noth- and mobilise the resources needed to When these correspondences were Friday evening, sought to clear the air ing personal being said or done by those win elections and ultimately form a gov- not answered in a timely fashion in on a voice note which he issued on supporting me.” ernment.” some cases, and not at all in others, Saturday to members of the party. Hewitt affirmed that while he is chal- Addressing questions of him living Forde revealed that they looked at fix- According to Hewitt, “I have not lenging for the presidency he still con- abroad, Hewitt said: “Like any respon- ing the buses. sought a constituency because I am un- siders Verla De Peiza to be a “comrade sible adult I had to go where the work “We looked at having a special project able to support Comrade De Peiza as and friend”. Hewitt pointed out that is.” He emphasised that notwithstand- where we would have picked out certain the leader of the DLP.” he even sought to engage Denis ing his work in the U.K. that received buses that we think we could fix , the Hewitt said that he personally as- Kellman towards ensuring her victory international acclaim when he returned ones with the low hanging fruits. And sured Andre Worrell, the candidate for in St Lucy. to Barbados “there was no work for me, for that we need got assistance from St John, that he had “no commitments He told De Peiza that he “wanted her not even in the church, so I took an as- the management consultant, through for any constituency at the moment.” to be a success in politics…to win St signment in Florida.” the board of directors,” she said. The former High Commissioner noted Lucy” but fears as “many close to her Hewitt spent the last two years in In her view,Forde stated that the that while a number of constituencies do” that “trying to win St Lucy and lead Florida with his teenage daughter. His project was successful as during the courted him, his only concern right now a party to an election victory may be wife remained in Barbados as she did last financial year that she was there, with the candidates is “the lack of a more that she can manage at this time.” not receive clearance from US the repairs and maintenance bill was critical mass of females”. At his launch at the Barbados Hilton Immigration to live and work there. reduced considerably. 4• Tuesday June 15, 2021 The Barbados Advocate

Male the sole positive COVID-19 case reported Seventeen people remain in isolation THE only positive Barbados has recorded ried out 176,862 tests. COVID-19 case recorded 4,037 confirmed cases of Under the National on Sunday, June 13, was COVID-19 (1,952 females Vaccination Programme that of a male. He was and 2,085 males) since for COVID-19, 88,033 identified from among the the start of the pandemic first doses of the vaccine 300 tests conducted by in March 2020. Thus far, have been administered. the Best-dos Santos the virus has claimed 47 The number of people Public Health Laboratory. lives. who have received second There are currently 17 The public health labo- doses and are fully vacci- people in isolation. ratory has, to date, car- nated is 62,267. Booking vaccine appointments MEMBERS of the public through the website. are asked to note that the If anyone has queries Ministry of Health and concerning their appoint- Wellness’ vaccine appoint- ment, or they are 50 years ment website may be ac- old and over and require cessed at help booking appoint- https://vaccine.gov.bb. ments, they should call Persons 50 years-old 832-3906; 832- and over may book the 0194; 832-5893; 832- date, time and location of 0583, Monday to Friday their vaccinations from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Children at very low risk for severe illness VACCINES from will be provided in detail.” Back Page “But again, to go back to the point of children, ex- “But children as a cept for very few children group, form a much lower who are at high risk, not priority group”. considered to be a high She also noted that priority right now,because most vaccine companies we have limited doses of and developers are cur- vaccines, we need to use rently doing studies in them to protect the most children, starting with the vulnerable.” 12-to-18-year olds, and “And also, we have to re- then progressively going member the fact that it's down to younger and not necessary that chil- younger age groups. dren must get the vaccine “So as that scientific before they can go back to data comes out of the school. We've seen in studies, the SAGE which many countries that is the Strategic Advisory schools have been kept Group of Experts on open very successfully. Immunisation, that actu- And as long as the adults ally develops vaccination who are working in the policy for WHO, which is school environment are then adopted by many vaccinated, and adults in countries – the SAGE will the community are get- look at this data as it ting the vaccine so that in- comes, and make recom- fection rates start drop- mendations on how the ping, then by following the vaccine should be used in other public health meas- children at what dosage; ures that have been ad- what interval, etc., vised for school safety, whether there are any schools should be able to safety precautions or con- reopen safely,” she said. traindications – all of that (TL) The Barbados Advocate Tuesday June 15, 2021 • 5

Financial abuse of Voluntary seniors also an issue blood donors ELDER from Back Page essential some safety, speak with your neigh- THE Pan American Health Organization bours, speak with the social service (PAHO) has emphasised the need for vol- agencies, speak with your social work- untary blood donors now more than ever. ers, counsellors to see what you can do,” Yesterday,Director Dr Carissa Etienne he stated. told the World Blood Donor Day in the Reflecting on World Elder Abuse Americas virtual event that the very nec- Awareness Day, which is today, Griffith essary public health measures taken to said financial abuse is also a “very prevent COVID-19 infections have hin- galling issue”, as he noted that in some dered donations. instances, persons who are asked to She said that people following shelter cash pension cheques on behalf of sen- at home measures have been unable to iors, pocket the money for themselves. donate, and others who would like to do- PAHO Director Dr Carissa Etienne. “...We know in some instances that nate have been concerned about getting the supplies that the person should be infected by COVID-19 when going to take the blood donation process to the purchasing, whether it be traditional blood donation facilities. donors by using mobile collection where food supplies, like breakfast or lunch “In some countries, blood donations possible, making sure that both donors items, or even adult pampers that have declined by more than 40%. Despite and blood workers are protected by safety they're not bought, and when that sen- the serious challenges, resilient, well or- measures. ior person asks questions about it, ganized blood systems have adapted and “Additionally, I urge governments to they're treated as if they don't know successfully maintained their services. reinforce their commitment to promoting what they're doing, and then the first Co-ordinator of the Community Elder The ones that have succeeded, rely on un- voluntary blood donation and monitoring thing the abusers will say is she has de- Care Companion Programme of the paid volunteer donors.These donors have blood needs and to achieving universal mentia or she has Alzheimer's,” he National Assistance Board (NAB), persevered, providing our countries with access to safe blood for transfusion,” she stated. George Griffith. the most reliable sources of blood, and in further stressed. The Co-ordinator of the Community this there is a lesson - we need our blood “The Pan American Health Elder Care Companion Programme said ever that the police cannot be there 24/7 banks to depend as much as possible on Organization is raising awareness of the there are also instances of persons mov- for the elderly person’s protection, unpaid, voluntary donations”. permanent need for voluntary blood ing in with elderly persons without their Griffith believes where law enforcement The PAHO Chief is therefore calling on donors to save the lives of the many who consent and the seniors are so intimi- are called to remove the person from health authorities and civil society to require transfusions.Your donation is an dated and fearful that they “cower in si- the premises, protection orders should make it easier,safer and more convenient act of altruism, solidarity, and empathy. lence” and sometimes, he said, only the be issued against the culprit as well. to donate blood in spite of the pandemic. Give blood and keep the world beating”. law can make a difference. Noting how- (JRT) She is also urging health authorities to (TL) Programme a real help

GEORGE GRIFFITH, Co-ordinator might have had an amputation, or dou- of the Community Elder Care ble amputations, and therefore, simple Companion Programme of the things like getting up and going into the National Assistance Board (NAB) refrigerator or the tap for a glass of water, says that programme is complemen- or making their way to the bathroom, or tary to the longstanding Home Help having a meal prepared, that is a mighty Programme and has helped to take challenge. And there are some persons the care of the seniors and vulnera- who would remain there all day,without ble persons in this country to a the ability to get to the bathroom, with- higher level. out that glass of water, that cup of tea. He gave an update on the Community This programme is there for them,” he Elder Care Companion Programme on stated. the most recent One-on-One Programme Griffith continued, “I know given my of the Public Affairs Department. experience in medical and psychiatric so- Griffith, speaking to the workings of the cial work, how difficult it is for a person programme, explained that it caters to to be at home for a whole day,and no one three main categories of persons – per- to exchange words with, and therefore sons who live alone; persons who live in the companions engage them in conver- the household with others but who are sation, assist them with reading, assist left alone for most of the day and persons them with grooming, and as well as the who are considered vulnerable, including preparation of what we call a light meal persons who have had amputations. He or snack.We're not talking about cooking said through the programme, compan- cou-cou and red herring and those kinds ions are assigned to the homes of the ap- of things, but somebody who can prepare plicants to help address issues of isola- a sandwich, and so on, as well as a cup of tion, loneliness and social stimulation. tea. Some persons might be interested in Griffith’s comments came as he said playing some card games”. that there are many people who are He indicated that the geographical lonely, isolated, and sometimes de- areas serviced by the programme is di- pressed, who would benefit substantially vided along constituency lines, but made from the presence of the companions for it clear it is non-political. Griffith added a few hours daily. that there are 15 supervisors and each He added, “A person might be there supervisor has responsibility for two con- from 7:30 or eight in the morning, until stituencies and each constituency has on five or six in the evening. I'm talking average 15 companions. Griffith said that about persons with mobility challenges, the programme has been going well and a person who cannot quite get around. A persons benefitting from the programme, person may be in a wheelchair; might who were before feeling dejected, now have to use a walker; might have to use look forward to seeing the companion ar- a cane; might be on crutches. The person rive. 6 • Tuesday June 15, 2021 The Barbados Advocate

Nine projects shortlisted for ILUCIDARE Special Prizes THE ILUCIDARE The ILUCIDARE and Latin America and heritage world. From Consortium, including Special Prizes, awarded the Caribbean (LAC). using state-of-the-art tech- Europa Nostra and the within the European This year, nine short- nical solutions for heritage European Commission, Heritage Awards / Europa listed projects were under- preservation to cultivating are delighted to pres- Nostra Awards, aim to taken by heritage practi- relations through cultural ent the shortlisted proj- demonstrate that cultural tioners from eight coun- heritage between commu- ects for the 2021 edition heritage is a powerful re- tries in Europe and be- nities and countries, both of the ILUCIDARE source for strengthening yond. Although the areas in Europe and across the Special Prizes, international exchange and range of their activi- world. These outstanding awarded within the and collaboration and ties are diverse, they all projects show the benefits European Heritage driving innovation-led show how heritage has the of working across disci- Awards / Europa sustainable development. potential to create mean- plines and borders to en- Nostra Awards! These The Barbados Museum ingful links across coun- sure the transmission of projects are compelling and Historical Society is tries and communities and our shared heritage to demonstrations of her- honoured to be a partner, to develop exciting new so- present and future gener- itage-led innovation under the auspices of the lutions and spur social ations. On behalf of the and international rela- University of the West change. ILUCIDARE Consortium, tions. The European Indies on the EU-LAC The 9 shortlisted proj- I wish to congratulate Heritage Awards / Museums project (consor- ects for the ILUCIDARE these exemplary achieve- Europa Nostra Awards tium) which has been Special Prizes 2021 are: ments for embodying what Koen Van Balen, coordinator of the ILUCIDARE are run by Europa shortlisted for the second ILUCIDARE proudly project (KU Leuven, Belgium). Nostra in partnership edition of the ILUCIDARE Heritage-led innovation stands for, and I warmly with the European Special Prizes. EU-LAC • 3D Reconstruction of welcome you to the vi- in person or online with Heritage Awards Commission since 2002 Museums is an interna- Maison du Peuple – Horta brant, international ILU- the project activities and Ceremony in Venice. and are widely recog- tional team of 35 museum Museum, Brussels, CIDARE community.This its web portal. The two winners will nised as Europe’s top professionals, researchers Belgium pre-selection is already an The impressive scale of have the unique opportu- honour in the field of and policy makers across • Basilica of Santa important milestone and the initiative is ensured by nity of joining the ILUCI- cultural heritage. the European Union (EU) Croce, Lecce, Italy we look forward to sup- funding of the Horizon DARE Champions pro- • HAP4MARBLE - porting you in making the 2020 EU Research and gramme, a tailor-made Marble Conservation by most of it. The ILUCI- Innovation programme, support scheme to upscale BARBADOS Hydroxyapatite, Italy DARE partners stand under Grant Agreement their success and further • AP Valletta, Malta ready to give you the visi- number 693669. Project develop their strategies to- No. FL 16 of 2021 bility and the backing you partners include the gether with European and Heritage-led very much deserve”, stated University of St Andrews international experts as IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUSTICE international relations Koen Van Balen, coordina- in Scotland (Coordinator), well as the ILUCIDARE FAMILY DIVISION • Northern Lebanon tor of the ILUCIDARE ICOM, the Pontifical Consortium partners. Project, Italy/Lebanon project (KU Leuven, Catholic University of The ILUCIDARE • Friends of Bryggen Belgium). Peru, National Museum of Special Prizes are sup- IN THE MATTER OF THE STATUS OF and the Bryggen Costa Rica, Austral ported by the European CHILDREN REFORM ACT CAP 220. Foundation, Bergen, EU-LAC Museums University in Chile, Union’s Horizon 2020 Norway Project: Museums, University of the West Research and Innovation AND IN THE MATTER OF THE VITAL • Preservation of the Community & Indies, University of programme, in addition to STATISTICS REGISTRATION ACT CAP Wine Cellars of Sustainability in Valencia in Spain, and the European Union’s 192A. Negotinska Krajina, Europe, Latin America National Archaeology Creative Europe Serbia and the Caribbean Museum in Lisbon, Programme for culture AND IN THE MATTER OF ESTABLISHING • Leather Painting Portugal. and the audio-visual sec- THE PATERNITY OF NICOLE MELLISA Restoration in the Hall of Since 2014, EU-LAC The Jury praises the tors, which supports the PADMORE the Kings of the Museums international value of the intercultural, European Heritage Alhambra, Spain collaboration has jointly intercontinental and inter- Awards / Europa Nostra • EU-LAC Museums ? developed new wisdom national relations created Awards. AND IN THE MATTER OF ESTABLISHING Museums, Community & about museum commu- and sustained by EU-LAC Both the European THAT DERRICK SYLVESTER ROWE IS Sustainability in Europe, nity development, youth Museums: “EU-LAC is a Heritage Awards / Europa THE FATHER OF NICOLE MELLISA Latin America and the work, and digital curation, well-established interna- Nostra Awards and the PADMORE Caribbean, United to examine and promote a tional network that shares ILUCIDARE project are Kingdom vision of museums focused cultural values through actions included in the TAKE NOTICE that an Application by way of Fixed Date Claim on community needs.To the management and care European Framework for Form has been made to the High Court of Justice of Barbados “The 9 shortlisted proj- date, this project has suc- for cultural buildings and Action on Cultural by Nicole Mellisa Padmore for an Order that DERRICK ects for the ILUCIDARE cessfully set-up exchanges monuments. Not only do Heritage released by the SYLVESTER ROWE deceased, late of #31 Hoytes Terrace in Special Prizes attest the and improved relations be- they represent an interna- European Commission to ingenuity, dynamism and tween 154 countries with tional collaboration be- sustain and upscale the the parish of Saint James in this Island be recognised in law and NICOLE MELLISA sense of purpose of the 108,365 people engaging tween expert organisa- legacy of the European be declared to be the father of the said tions, the network gradu- Year of Cultural Heritage PADMORE. ally built a community 2018.The two actions con- with many smaller organ- tribute to the vital objec- AND FURTHER TAKE NOTICE that any person who wishes to isations in several cultural tives of increasing her- object to the said Application may within fourteen (14) days from sectors in different parts itage participation and ac- this publication inclusive of the day of such publication file of the world, creating a cess, mobilising knowledge objection by way of an Affidavit verifying such objections failing common language and research, and reinforc- which the Court may proceed with the Application. through the identification ing international coopera- of a common goal.” tion and global partner- The final recipients of ships through cultural the ILUCIDARE Special heritage. Dated the 15th day of June 2021 Prizes, selected by the Being co-funded by the ILUCIDARE Jury – one Creative Europe and the Jennifer A. Devonish winner for excellence in Horizon 2020 pro- Attorney-at-Law heritage-led innovation grammes, the ILUCI- Aaron Law Chambers and one for excellence in DARE Special Prizes are a “Aaron House” heritage-led international concrete example of how Government Hill relations – will be an- synergies can be built St. Michael nounced in the autumn of among EU programmes to 2021 at the European enhance their impact. The Barbados Advocate Tuesday June 15, 2021 • 7

China’s domestic tourism bounces back with sharp growth over holiday THE domestic tourism Monday, up 94.1 per cent market saw a continuous year-on-year. recovery from the novel Revenue of 29.4 billion coronavirus epidemic as yuan ($4.6 billion) was the just-finished Dragon generated over the break, Boat Festival registered an increase of 139.7 per sharp growth both in trips cent from the same period and revenues. last year. The latest figures from Attractions highlighting People participate in a dragon boat racing at Quzi Cultural Park in Miluo City, central China’s Hunan the Ministry of Culture “red tourism” and folk cul- province, June 13, 2021. and Tourism show about ture were favored by trav- 89.1 million trips were elers as the 100th anniver- China is around the cor- tickets for red tourism Also, short-distance were popular among trav- made over the three-day sary of the founding of the ner on July 1. According attractions rose by 60 per tours to destinations in elers, accounting for 29.1 break, from Saturday to Communist Party of to the ministry, sales of cent year-on-year. neighboring provinces per cent of total trips.

China’s IT Xinjiang’s population spending increases 18.5 pct to top 2.21 over past decade trln yuan URUMQI – The popula- was 4.01 percentage tion of Northwest points higher than that China’s Xinjiang Uygur for ethnic minorities in 2021 autonomous region in- across the country. BEIJING – China’s creased by 18.52 per cent The population of the spending on information from 2010 to 2020, the Uygur ethnic group grew technology (IT) will grow country’s seventh popula- by 1.62 million, or up 16.2 10 per cent year on year to tion census showed. per cent from a decade reach over 2.21 trillion Xinjiang’s permanent ago. yuan (about $346.1 bil- resident population had The region has a rather lion) in 2021, according to reached 25.85 million by younger population. The an industrial report. October 2020, a rise of proportion of people aged The outbreak of the about 4.04 million from 60 or above stood at 11.28 COVID-19 epidemic has the country’s sixth popu- per cent, compared with propelled the upgrade of lation census in 2010, 18.7 per cent for the the internet economy and A visitor uses a VR-enabled headset supported by China Mobile’s 5G the latest census data whole country. promoted the develop- technologies to check medical information online during a high-tech exhibition showed. The number of people ment of tele-medicare and in Shanghai. The population growth with college education tele-education in the coun- rate in the region over the rose to 16,536 per try, a report released by ment started implement- years, the IDC said. as Shanghai municipality, past decade was 13.14 100,000 from 10,635 per global market research ing its 14th Five-Year The Yangtze River Delta will see their IT spending percentage points higher 100,000 people in 2010, firm International Data Plan this year, which will region, home to the reach over 518 billion than the country’s aver- the census data showed. Corporation (IDC) said. drive growth in its spend- provinces of Zhejiang, yuan in 2021, the data age. This is 1,069 people more The Chinese govern- ing on IT in the coming Jiangsu and Anhui as well showed. According to the data, than the country’s aver- the stable population age. growth is attributable to The number of people the region’s economic and who have received senior social development. In re- high school education China looking to explore Jupiter cent years, Xinjiang has rose to 13,208 per attracted a large number 100,000 people from of people to invest and do 11,582 per 100,000 in BARELY a month after tary adventures. quire us to develop new scope. business in the region, 2010, the census data China landed its first “A major highlight technologies for longer- The first spacecraft to thanks to its stable and showed. rover on Mars, the of our future plans for in- lived spacecraft, better visit Jupiter was the harmonious environ- The region’s illiteracy country’s scientists al- terplanetary exploration tracking and controlling United States’ Pioneer 10, ment. rate was 2.66 per cent, ready have plans to is a Jupiter mission. and improved energy back in 1973. Since then, Of the total permanent 0.01 percentage points explore Jupiter, the Humankind still lacks sources,” he explained. the planet has been vis- population in Xinjiang, lower than the country’s largest planet in our comprehensive knowledge “In sum, it will push ited by several passing the Han ethnic group ac- average. Solar System. of the Jovian system, and forward our space explo- probes and orbiters. counts for 42.24 per cent, The census data also Zhang Rongqiao, an offi- has conducted only a ration capabilities consid- The most recent Jovian while ethnic minorities showed that the number cial at the China National handful of operations erably.” mission was launched by comprise 57.76 per cent. of people living in cities Space Administration and there,” he said. “Therefore Zhang did not provide NASA in August 2011. The Uygur ethnic group and towns in Xinjiang chief planner of the the gas giant is full of op- detailed information on The spacecraft, named alone accounts for 44.96 accounted for 56.53 per Tianwen 1 Mars mission, portunity for science and the planned mission, its Juno, began to travel in a per cent. cent of the region’s total told reporters at a news discovery.” schedule or method of ex- polar orbit of the gas giant Compared with the population, while those conference at his adminis- In addition to its scien- ploration. in July 2016, and has been sixth population census, living in the countryside tration’s Beijing head- tific value, an expedition Although Jupiter has conducting an investiga- the population of ethnic accounted for 43.47 per quarters on Saturday that to Jupiter will lead to the been known since ancient tion of Jupiter’s atmos- minority groups in cent. Compared with the China will not be content development of new in- times, the first detailed phere, deeper structure Xinjiang increased by census in 2010, the pro- with the success of its first ventions and technologies, observations were made and magnetosphere for 14.27 per cent, or more portion of the urban Mars expedition, but will Zhang added. by Galileo Galilei in clues to the planet’s origin than 1.86 million, data population rose by 13.73 continue its interplane- “Such a mission will re- 1610, using a small tele- and evolution. showed. The growth rate percentage points. 8 • Tuesday June 15, 2021 The Barbados Advocate ‘For the cause that lacks assistance, ’Gainst the wrongs that need resistance, For the future in the distance, And the good that I can do’ Editorial Top G7 development banks pledge Hear the music $80 billion for African firms TOP development banks the Development Finance year, said it was ready to another $100 billion from A FINAL opinion on the recent trojan riddim from the world’s richest Institutions (DFI) from the co-operate further with the IMF's war chest to help incident might be unwelcomed. However, the countries made a land- United States, Europe and African and multilateral with the economic fallout. incident was the catalyst for discussion in mark joint pledge on other Group of Seven partners. The World Health this island like few other things have been Monday to pump $80 bil- wealthy nations have The step comes as Organization (WHO) and in recent years and is therefore worth another lion into African compa- made a collective commit- Western nations fight to global vaccine charities look. nies and projects over the ment to the African conti- counter rapidly expanding launched the COVAX The riddim which was apparently produced a next five years. nent. David Marchick, Chinese and Russian programme last April to year and a half ago suddenly became popular The International chief operating officer of economic and political in- distribute COVID-19 when discussed on a local call-in programme. Monetary Fund has esti- the US International fluence in Africa with its vaccines to some of the The artistes who performed songs on the riddim mated sub-Saharan Africa Development Finance fast-growing populations world’s poorest people. admitted that they thought that the songs will need an additional Corporation (DFC) said and vast mineral The scheme has faced would receive little airplay as they had been $425 billion between now investing more in resources. setbacks though: produc- public for some time and had not caught much and 2025 to fight COVID- Africa was now “a top Monday’s pledge fol- tion glitches, a lack attention. The songs on the riddim were notably 19 and reduce poverty lev- priority”under the Biden lowed the G7’s weekend of support from wealthy about a lifestyle of gun violence which is els now being exacerbated administration, while the promise to provide one bil- nations and a recent move seemingly common among young people on the by the pandemic. head of the European lion COVID-19 vaccine by India, the biggest island. If they do not participate in it, they are The region is also being Investment Bank, Werner doses to poorer countries vaccine manufacturer, to familiar with someone who does or they believe in hit hard by climate change Hoyer, which injected over the next year and curb its exports following the principles promoted in the music that if there and Monday's $80 billion over 5 billion euros ($6 bil- news that they were also its own massive spike is a disagreement settling it with violence is a pledge was the first time lion) into Africa last looking at reallocating in cases. viable option. It is hoped that this is untrue and that there are still young people on the island who support conflict resolution and are capable of solving disputes with words instead of violence. Biden rallies NATO support ahead Still, the music appears to be relatable to young people but due to the recent uptick in violent crime, the message was seen as insensitive and in of confrontation with Putin poor taste. The artistes were then publicly scolded from all corners, including the honourable Prime BRUSSELS – US reporters as he ended his deploring what they other human rights viola- Minister and they even experienced financial President Joe Biden used day at NATO headquar- consider its aggressive mil- tions impacting Uyghur penalties from the loss of sponsorship deals. his first appearance at ters. “And if he chooses not itary activities and its snap Muslims and other ethnic The situation filled the media for days a NATO summit since to cooperate and acts in a wargames near the borders minorities in China’s west- afterwards. taking office to call way that he has in the past of NATO countries as well ern Xinjiang province. The music itself was well produced,with catchy on Russian President relative to cybersecurity as repeated violations of However, differences lyrics and an international sound some would Vladimir Putin to step and other activities, then their airspace by Russian remain among the allies say rivals the original jamaican dancehall. back from provocative we will respond, we will planes. about how forcefully to Comments on the video posted online expressed actions targeting the US respond in kind.” They said that Russia criticise Beijing. respect from neighbouring islands on the music. and its allies on Monday. Biden is on an eight-day had ramped up “hybrid” German Chancellor The songs became hugely popular with over NATO leaders joined the visit to Europe in which actions against member Angela Merkel said 120 thousand views a few days after the uproar United States in formally he is seeking to rally countries by attempts to NATO’s decision to name started. accusing Moscow and allies to speak with a single interfere in elections, by China as a threat “should- The issues that arose for Barbadians were Beijing of malign actions. voice on countering Russia political and economic n’t be overstated” because numerous. Barbadians began asking, why has this Biden’s sharp words for and China. intimidation, by disinfor- Beijing, like Russia, is also lifestyle taken over our culture? This led to a Russia and his friendly To that end, NATO lead- mation campaigns and a partner in some areas. discussion on the correlation between poverty and interactions with NATO al- ers on Monday declared “malicious cyber activities.” China is Germany's top violent crime with some persons saying that they lies marked a sharp shift in China a constant security “Until Russia demon- trading partner, and she were directly related and others saying that tone from the past four challenge and said the strates compliance with said it is important to “find a relationship was unlikely. But if it is unlikely, is years and highlighted the Chinese are working to international law and its the right balance.” the current rise in crime just a coincidence? The renewed U.S. commitment undermine global order, a international obligations France’s President increase is significant enough that coincidence to the 30-country alliance message in sync with and responsibilities, there Emmanuel Macron urged seems doubtful. that was frequently ma- Biden’s pleas to confront can be no return to ‘busi- the alliance not to let The issue of brand ambassadors was raised, and ligned by predecessor Beijing on China’s trade, ness as usual,’” they said. China distract it from what whether organisations had a responsibility Donald Trump. military and human rights The North Atlantic he saw as more pressing is- to ensure that their ambassadors’ lifestyles Biden, wearing a NATO practices. Treaty Organization is an sues facing NATO, includ- aligned with their brand. This seems to be a very lapel pin, said that in his In a summit statement, alliance of European and ing the fight against sensible thing to do so that there is not a extensive talks with NATO the leaders said that North American countries terrorism and security is- personality clash later in the relationship leading leaders about his planned China’s goals and “as- formed after World War II sues related to Russia. to a scandal for the talent as well as the meeting with Putin tomor- sertive behavior present as a bulwark against “I think it is very impor- organisation. row, all were supportive of systemic challenges to the Russian aggression. The tant not to scatter our Other people noted that there was a his plans to press the rules-based international new Brussels communique efforts and not to have clear double standard when other regional music Russian leader to halt order and to areas relevant states plainly that the biases in our relation to is played on the airwaves here with the same Russian-originated cyber to alliance security.” NATO nations “will engage China,” Macron said. strong themes that were found in the songs attacks against the The heads of state and China with a view to The Chinese Embassy to on the trojan riddim but there is no similar West, end the violent government expressed defending the security the UK on Monday issued public uproar. stifling of political dissi- concern about what they interests of the alliance.” a statement saying the G- The outrage to this music is understandable and dents and stop interfering said were China’s “coercive Biden arrived at the 7 communique “deliber- warranted. Music can have a strong influence in elections outside its policies,” the opaque ways NATO summit after three ately slandered China and on society while being a reflection of that same borders. it is modernising its armed days of consulting with arbitrarily interfered in society. It has the power to perpetuate certain “I’m going to make clear forces and its use of Group of Seven allies in China’s internal affairs.” ideas and indoctrinate vulnerable individuals to President Putin that disinformation. England, where he success- There was no immediate causing them to act in a certain way. However, there are areas where we The NATO leaders also fully pushed for a G-7 com- reaction from the Chinese although the level of outrage seemed exaggerated can cooperate, if he took a big swipe at Russia munique that called out government to the new and in some ways artificial, it was a necessary chooses,” Biden told in their communique, forced labor practices and NATO statement. icebreaker to get Barbadian people talking about the issues again. There are still many more topics Telephone: 467-2000 News Fax: 434-1000 News Editor: Dorian Bryan Executive Editor: Allison Downes for Barbadians to discuss and it seems as if this is E-mail Address: [email protected] Business Editor: Jewel Brathwaite General Manager: Sandra Clarke Assistant Managing Director: Sean Eteen a pivotal moment for Barbadian society. Let us Website: www.barbadosadvocate.com Sports Editor: Corey Greaves Publisher: Sir Anthony Bryan whisper about the gas prices. @The Barbados Advocate @barbadosadvocate The Barbados Advocate Tuesday June 15, 2021 • 9

Vodafone picks Samsung for 5G network VODAFONE UK has final link between your chosen Samsung as a phone and the telephone supplier for its 5G network, and includes infrastructure, as it equipment such as mobile seeks to extend its phone antennas on towers coverage. and buildings. One analyst described With Open RAN, parts the move as a “break- of the network made by dif- through” for Samsung, in a ferent suppliers are de- market expected to be signed to work in the same dominated by Ericsson way,meeting a common set Vodafone Group announced yesterday it has chosen Samsung Electronics as its main supplier of 5G network and Nokia, after the UK of standards. equipment and virtualised solutions in the UK. joined other countries in Because equipment from banning Huawei products. different suppliers is inter- Ever since the mobile op- This is also a big step for- defend. for Samsung,” analyst Vodafone says it aims to operable, the network can erators were told they ward for the OpenRan con- Richard Webb, of CCS broaden its range of be put together using com- were going to have to cept, which would allow New contender Insight said. suppliers. ponents from a range of phase out Huawei’s equip- components from different In July 2020, the UK’s Samsung still had Samsung kit will companies, rather like ment, they’ve been faced suppliers to be switched mobile providers were a long way to go to catch up initially be installed in Lego, as opposed to with a very limited choice out at base stations that, banned from buying new with Ericsson and Nokia, 2,500 rural sites in the being built by a single – either Nokia or Ericsson until now, have been kit- Huawei 5G equipment and he noted, but should be south-west of England and supplier. - for their 5G kit. That, ted out by a single supplier. told they must remove all seen as “a genuine con- most of Wales. Johan Wibergh, they warned, could mean The UK government – the Chinese firm’s 5G kit tender”. The South Korean firm Vodafone’s chief tech- higher prices and a slower keen to limit the fallout from their networks by Webb added, “This is one of a number of com- nology officer, said using rollout. from its Huawei ban – has 2027. contract win adds to its panies contracted by Open RAN would allow But now Samsung, been pushing the idea in It followed concerns that credibility, and could be a Vodafone to build what it the company to release which had long been con- the hope that it would using the firm’s equipment signal for other European calls, “the “first commer- new features simultane- sidered to be out of the bring more suppliers into posed a national security operators to consider cial deployment of Open ously across multiple sites, game in Europe's telecoms the market. threat – something Samsung as an option.” Radio Access Network add capacity more quickly equipment market, has But Nokia and Ericsson Huawei strongly denied. He also noted that Open (Open RAN) in Europe”. and resolve outages “in- made a stunning come- have already signed multi- Analysts saw this as a RAN may be helpful to The Radio Access stantly”. back and broken up the ple 5G deals in the UK and significant step for companies like Samsung Network covers the equip- This feels like a key mo- duopoly. Other deals seem have a big lead, which they Samsung as it seeks to seeking to challenge ment that provides the ment in the UK’s 5G story. likely to follow. will fight aggressively to compete with the leading dominant players in the firms in the market. market. “This partnership “Vendor diversity is one represents a major of the principal tenets of Carlos Ghosn: US father and son market breakthrough the concept,” he said. admit role in Nissan chief’s escape BANK RATES Commercial bank rates to the public at the close of AN American father and business yesterday by the Central Bank of Barbados. son have admitted helping ‘Held hostage’ ex-Nissan chief Carlos Private security special- Valid for June 15, 2021 Ghosn escape from Japan ist Taylor and his son Notes: in 2019. fought a months-long Currency Buying Selling Former US Special battle to avoid extradition Belizean Dollar 1.00000 1.00000 Forces veteran Michael over the case, before Canadian Dollar 1.62523 1.67331 Taylor, 60, and his son the US Supreme Court East Caribbean $ 0.73704 0.74445 Peter, 28, were extradited handed them over to Euro 2.37382 2.47378 from the US over claims the Japanese authorities Pound Sterling 2.76371 2.88009 they smuggled Ghosn out in March. United States Dollar 1.98000 2.02857 of Japan in a luggage box Tokyo prosecutors de- Demand/Sight: on a private jet as he clined to comment on the Currency Buying Selling Belizean Dollar 0.99688 1.00313 awaited trial. pair's arraignment before Canadian Dollar 1.63449 1.67184 At a court in Tokyo, the trial. Reuters news agency East Caribbean Dollar 0.73843 0.74306 pair said they did not reported that Japan’s Euro 2.40865 2.45843 contest the facts laid out conviction rate was 99%. Guyana Dollar 0.00942 0.00948 by prosecutors in an After his arrival in Pound Sterling 2.80426 2.86221 indictment. Lebanon, Ghosn had said United States Dollar 1.99000 2.02768 They face up to three he was a “hostage” in Telegraphic Transfer years in prison. Japan, where he said he Currency Buying Selling Taylor and his son was left with a choice Belizean Dollar 0.99688 1.00313 replied “no” when asked by between dying there or Canadian Dollar 1.63758 1.67184 East Caribbean Dollar 0.73843 0.74306 a judge if there was any- running. Euro 2.41318 2.45843 thing wrong with the Former Nissan chairman Carlos Ghosn. A Turkish court con- Guyana Dollar 0.00942 0.00948 charges submitted by the victed an executive of Pound Sterling 2.80954 2.86221 Tokyo Prosecutors’ office for their services. duct, which he denies, Turkish jet company MNG United States Dollar 1.99375 2.02768 yesterday, news agency The former Nissan boss when he managed to slip and two pilots over their Reuters said. is an international fugitive past authorities in a case role in flying him INDICATIVE RATES FOR SOME REGIONAL Prosecutors have ac- living in his childhood and onto a private jet, the out of Japan. CURRENCIES AS ADVISED BY THE cused the two men of home of Lebanon, which court heard. Ghosn was first arrested RESPECTIVE CENTRAL BANKS orchestrating Ghosn’s has no extradition treaty US prosecutors called on charges of financial mis- N.B.: These rates are not meant to be used for trading. escape to Lebanon from with Japan. his escape “one of the most conduct in November 2018 BDS$ Guyana Dollar 0.00945 western Japan’s Kansai Ghosn was on bail while brazen and well-orches- for allegedly under-report- Jamaica Dollar 0.01335 airport in December 2019 awaiting trial on four trated escape acts in ing his pay package for T&T Dollar 0.29678 and receiving $1.3 million counts of financial miscon- recent history”. the five years to 2015. 10 • Tuesday June 15, 2021 The Barbados Advocate

A perspective on World Elder Abuse Day very year, the 15th reported or not, exists of June is recog- where there has been“a Enised as World single or repeated act, or Elder Abuse Awareness lack of appropriate ac- Day. It is a day, as the tion, occurring within name suggests, which is any relationship where aimed at raising aware- there is an expectation of ness of the plight of older trust, which causes harm persons as it relates to is- or distress to an older sues of abuse. The 15th person.” (WHO, 2021) of June, at a minimum, Elder abuse occurs in The COVID-19 pandemic has aggravated the situation of many older persons and is estimated to have led to ought to be recognised various forms – physical, an increase in the rates of elder abuse(WHO, 2021). across the length and sexual, psychological, breadth of Barbados and/or emotional abuse cally Target 16.3, the pro- gaged in addressing the been thought about be- aims to educate the given the sacrifice of (WHO, 2021). It is there- motion of the rule of law issue of elder abuse and fore. Some suggestions youth on issues related older persons and our fore a serious public and ensuring access to how they can do so. include: to Dementia and how to aging society. health issue. justice for all. • Intergenerational care for their elderly Instead, the day often However, elder abuse is Further, governments Why should the youth Workshops as a means to loved ones. One of the comes and goes without also a serious violation of should introduce specific care about elder abuse bridge the gap between reasons the Barbados much notice. Similarly, the human rights of the elder abuse prevention issues? the generations, by hav- Alzheimer’s Association actual cases of elder older person; rights, laws which consider the There is a well-known ing activities that bring created the Youth Arm abuse in societies around which States have the peculiar circumstances of saying that it takes a vil- the youth and elderly to- was to support young the world also go unno- primary duty to protect, older persons and lage to raise a child. The gether so an understand- carers and young people ticed – “only 1 in 24 cases promote and fulfill. Here address all forms of youth should take an ing between the genera- whose loved ones are af- of elder abuse is re- again, the theme for abuse. interest in elder abuse tions can be formed.The fected by the disease. ported”, according to the World Elder Abuse In fact, Minister of issues as their grandpar- workshops can range The Youth Arm’s over- World Health Awareness Day,“Access People Empowerment ents, aunts and uncles from penpals today trips all goal is to give support Organisation (WHO). to Justice” holds much and Elder Affairs, the took an interest in them at a museum. and a voice to the youth The reasons for underre- significance. Honourable Cynthia growing up. The youth • Use of social media of Barbados who have ported cases of elder Government must Forde in 2018 acknowl- should take an interest as a platform to educate had to look after their abuse are multifaceted. therefore ensure that the edged this when she in issues that affect their and create online com- elderly loved ones and Many times, the older barriers to accessing stated that “[o]ver the elderly loved ones as munities to advocate and would be able to see first- person is fearful of vic- justice, such as the asso- next five years, my min- their loved ones looked provide support hand some of the signs of timisation and further ciated costs, the digitali- istry intends to ensure after them when they abuse, once they have abuse. In other instances, sation of aspects of the that urgent policies and were young. Barbados Alzheimer’s been educated on the older persons living with legal process, especially appropriate legislation The interaction and in- Association Youth Arm signs they have to look dementia, especially in since the COVID-19 pan- [will be put in place] to volvement of the youth in There is a connection be- out for. the latter stage, maybe demic, and any unrea- stamp out all forms of addressing the issue of tween elder abuse and For more information incapable of properly sonable delays in the elder abuse. elder abuse may have the persons living with de- about the Barbados articulating the abuse legal system,especially “Training will be potential to develop more mentia. Discovering Alzheimer’s Association suffered. The COVID-19 which result in the older offered to home help caring and compassion- elder abuse of persons and its Youth Arm, pandemic has aggra- person being kept in the personnel and health ate young adults and living with dementia can please visit: alzbarba- vated the situation of abusive environment, are professionals will be adults in the future. be extremely difficult be- dos.com many older persons and adequately addressed. engaged in enhanced Also, intergenerational cause their persons may is estimated to have led Such action would also community outreach learning and approaches not be able to communi- Written by Kimberley to an increase in the move Barbados closer to programmes.” could prove beneficial for cate that they are being Benjamin(millielilyfoun- rates of elder abuse achieving the United In addition to the gov- both young and older abused, for the simple [email protected]) who (WHO, 2021). Nations Sustainable ernment, the private sec- persons. reason that they do not offers freereport writing Knowing that elder Development Goals tor and civil society also remember. Furthermore, support for elderly abuse not only exists but (SDGs), notably, SDG16 have important roles to How can the youth get if their caretaker is the persons and/or family is underreported, high- (Promote peaceful and play in rooting out the involved? abuser, they may fear members who wish to lights the significance of inclusive societies for scourge of elder abuse. In The more the youth are retaliation. make a formal complaint the theme for this year’s sustainable develop- this article, the focus is involved in elder abuse Today, on World Elder of abuse and World Elder Abuse ment, provide access to on youth perspectives on issues, the better for soci- Abuse Awareness Day, Carissa Nicholls Awareness Day – ‘Access justice for all, and build the issue of elder abuse ety, as they could give the Youth Arm of the (alzyouthassociation@ to Justice’ (United effective, accountable, and, in particular, why suggestions on the best Barbados Alzheimer’s gmail.com) Director of Nations, 2021). and inclusive institutions the youth of Barbados way to tackle these diffi- Association will be the Barbados Alzheimer's Elder abuse, whether at all levels) and specifi- should become more en- cult issues that have not launched. The Youth Arm Association Youth Arm. The Barbados Advocate Tuesday June 15, 2021 • 11

Guyana hosting Caribbean and international troops in military exercise GEORGETOWN, Guyana event that was officially with unprecedented demic. – Military troops and launched here on Sunday. changes in the political, Deputy Director of officials from several Brigadier Bess said the economic, environmental Exercises and Coalition countries including The Caribbean security-fo- and human sustainability Affairs, US Southern Bahamas, Belize, Ber- cused exercise will include spectrums. He noted that Command, Kevin Bostick muda, Brazil, Canada, the land, air, sea and cyber- natural disasters and said the exercise is now Dominican Republic, space training, noting also narco-trafficking remain being undertaken after a France, Haiti and Jamai- that Guyana’s unprece- threats to social and eco- year of planning. ca, yesterday begin a two- dented rainfalls and the nomic stability in the “What this does is build week military exercise in resulting floods as an area Caribbean. partnership, strengthen Guyana that military offi- that could attract some at- “It has become neces- our partner capacity, it cials said will also assist tention. sary over the decades to shows the security efforts Guyana’s capacity to re- “During this exercise we engage our security forces to defeat threats if need spond to natural disaster are hopeful that the train- as would be appropriate be and we know nobody and other threats. ing engaged will aid in given their constitutional can do it alone,” he said. Chief of Staff of the troops determining the roles. Such engagement The exercise will be held Guyana Defence Force best practices of handling tends to be limited in at several locations across (GDF), Brigadier Bess, such occurrences,” he said, scope but has generally the country. All training said that the “Exercise adding that the troops will aided in the maintenance locations will provide Tradewinds” being spon- also be helping the relief of internal stability in opportunities for joint, sored by the United States efforts by airlifting items some of our states,” he combined, and intera- will also allow for military to flood-affected commu- said. gency partner capacity officials and troops from nities during the exercise. Exercise Tradewinds building, and will focus the Netherlands,Trinidad Brigadier Bess said sus- was originally scheduled on increasing regional and Tobago, the United tained peace within the for 2020 but was pushed cooperation in complex, Chief of Staff of the Guyana Defence Force (GDF), Kingdom, and the United Caribbean and other na- back due to the coron- multinational security Brigadier Bess States to participate in the tions is critical, especially avirus (COVID-19) pan- operations.

Jamaica senator Guyana plans says anti-gang to rescind old legislation lacking law against KINGSTON, Jamaica – “I really believe that Former Minister of while the first two reasons National Security Senator are true, the strongest rea- cross-dressing Peter Bunting says that son why we have had such the main reason for the disappointment is that we GEORGETOWN, Trinidad-based Caribbean lack of success of the need to build our intelli- Guyana – Guyana’s Court of Justice, which Criminal Justice gence gathering, and our main transgender ordered that the law be (Suppression of Criminal investigative capacities to group yesterday wel- rescinded because it was Organisations) Act, also penetrate the criminal or- comed plans by the unconstitutional.Attorney known as the anti-gang ganisations,” Bunting parliament to rescind a General Anil Nandlall legislation, is the lack of said. law against cross- says Guyana’s govern- the investigative capacity “We started MOCA, be- dressing, saying it has ment is moving to comply to penetrate criminal cause we realised that the been the source of with the ruling. gangs. sort of personnel that was decades of police and “We welcome the move Speaking in the debate needed to put in charge of state harassment. by parliament. People on the Criminal Justice these cases was a very Lawmakers in the don’t know what effect (Suppression of Criminal high level person,” he said, South American nation those laws have had on Organisations) noting that often the in- are in coming weeks to de- our psyche.We were trau- (Amendment) Act, 2021, vestigators relied prima- Former Minister of National Security Senator Peter bate a bill to discard the matized every time we which is the latest at- rily on witness evidence Bunting. British colonial-era por- prepared to go out as we tempt to improve the per- which is often unreliable. tion of an act allowing for don’t know if we are going formance of the Act in He said that what is highly qualified forensic postpone the closure of the fines and jail time for to be arrested and placed fighting major crimes, needed is to go for the accountants and forensic debate to this week, in mostly males who dress as in the lockups,” said Senator Bunting said this money laundering aspect auditors “who would not order for the members to females. The bill was in- Quincy McEwan, one of was the situation which of the criminal organisa- normally be pursuing a ca- further discuss any possi- troduced at a brief sitting the litigants in the case. led to the creation of the tions, as prosecutors reer in the Jamaica ble changes to the Bill. It at the weekend. “The whole society, not Major Organised Crime would go after them on the Constabulary Force (JCF). was passed in the House A local high court had in only the police, have now and Anti-Corruption business side of their oper- Bunting was the Minister of Representatives on 2013 ruled that police to be re-sensitized to deal Agency (MOCA). ations. of National Security when Tuesday, June 1, piloted were correct to arrest and with this new era as we Bunting, while admit- However,he said to sus- the Act was passed by the by the Minister of charge offenders if they were prevented from going ting that the public’s unfa- tain that level of investi- Parliament in 2014. National Security, Dr had cross-dressed “for an into ministries and other miliarity with the details gation would require The Senate agreed to Horace Chang. improper purpose,” a refer- places. Our attempts at of the Act, after five years ence to a scenario in which gender identity were not in operation, and the pros- a man dressed as a woman accepted by society at all,” ecutors’ preference for and convinced another McEwan said. predicate offences, which 5.0 quake strikes off man in a darkened club or The transgender com- are much less feared and bar that he was a woman. munity has over the years carry lesser sentences, Then-Chief Justice Ian complained of police ha- contribute to the under- Dominican Republic coast Chang said that situation rassment and detentions performance of the legisla- could lead to trouble. in jails where more abuse tion, said the lack of the SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico – yesterday. Dominican Republic and Angered by the ruling, occurred. Most were fined investigative capacities to A 5.0 earthquake struck The quake occurred at a parts of Puerto Rico. the Guyana Transgender around $35 after court penetrate the gangs is the off the southeast coast of depth of 54 miles (87 kilo- No injuries or damage Association three years appearances for the mis- strongest reason. the Dominican Republic metres) and was felt in the were reported. ago took the case to the demeanor crime. 12 • Tuesday June 15, 2021 The Barbados Advocate

Costa Rica moves on massive public corruption probe

SAN JOSE, Costa Rica – said it was one of the most teams of agents began car- and cases were still being tigation focused on the companies allegedly in- Costa Rican authorities impactful public corrup- rying out 57 searches, 14 built against them. National Roadway Coun- volved are Constructora executed dozens of tion investigations ever. of them public institu- One of the judicial or- cil, which is part of the Meco and H. Solis, well- searches and arrests yes- With bribes ranging tions, including the offices ders was for the arrest of Public Works and Trans- known in Costa Rica for terday as part of a sprawl- from vehicles to proper- of the president. The Camilo Saldarriaga, one of portation Ministry. winning government con- ing public corruption ties, cash and personal searches were aimed at President Carlos Alva- The investigation began tracts. investigation centred on favours, a group of private collecting documentary rado’s closest advisers. in 2019, after some Among the alleged the awarding of road con- companies ensured that evidence of crimes. Authorities calculated people brought informa- crimes were bribery, struction and mainte- public officials helped Espinoza said authorities that the scheme created tion to authorities show- embezzlement, irregular nance contracts. them win and pad govern- would try to arrest 32 peo- a budget deficit in the ing that public officials payments, influence ped- Walter Espinoza, direc- ment contracts, Espinoza ple yesterday,including 19 roads department of about were favouring a group of dling, misuse of funds tor of the Judicial Inves- said. public officials, but that 40 $127 million between companies in contracting, and illegal association, he tigation Organisation, At 7 a.m. local time, more had been identified 2018 and 2020.The inves- Espinoza said. Among the said. T&T health official warns of increase in post-COVID complication in children

PORT OF SPAIN, Health news conference to the infection so you Trinidad – A senior that there are currently 40 might not be positive,” she medical official yester- confirmed cases of the said, adding there are “no day warned that the re- MIS-C in Trinidad and deaths to date”. cent surge in COVID-19 Tobago. Dr Paul said that the cases could result in an But she told reporters MIS-C presents similarly increase in the cases of that the health sector is to severe COVID-19 in Multisystem Inflam- bracing for an increase in children, exhibiting symp- matory Syndrome in the number of cases. toms linked to the brain, Children (MIS-C) in the She said in a recent con- heart and bowel. In these coming days. versation with Dr Ronan severe cases, she said diar- “MIS-C usually comes Ramroop, a paediatric car- rhoea, vomiting, high up about four to six weeks diologist it was revealed heart rate, lethargy, pale- after the adult surge of that “as of [yesterday ness, confusion and drow- COVID. So, we have seen there are] 40 confirmed siness are also prevalent. Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome (MIS-C) presents similarly to severe our surge in May so we are MIS-C cases in Trinidad, “Although we know that COVID-19 in children, exhibiting symptoms linked to the brain, heart and bowel. expecting in late June to we have 25 that are the majority of children do There are currently 40 confirmed cases of the MIS-C in Trinidad and Tobago. Early July there might be COVID PCR positive or not have severe COVID, at a possibility of some in- antibody positive and we least one per cent of them factors. gastrointestinal, bowel. children much more than creased cases,” said Dr have 15 that are PCR or will be admitted to hospi- “The key thing to look The first thing they will respiratory. In severe Joanne Paul, the medical antibody negative. tal with severe COVID so out for is not like adults have is diarrhoea. COVID you will see those chief of staff at the Eric “Remember that be- it is not unusual. The risk where they would have “We are looking at three systems affected and Williams Medical Sciences cause MIS-C comes after factors are less than two respiratory signs. They brain, heart and bowel, you will have to be aware Centre. COVID infection, it’s re- years old, in addition obe- would have other symp- those three systems in of that,” Dr Paul told re- She told the Ministry of ally an immune response sity, diabetes and genetic toms, for instance GI or particular are affected in porters. Brazil to deploy special forces to protect indigenous people from wildcat gold miners BRASILIA – The Brazilian polluting rivers with mer- government yesterday au- cury used to separate gold thorised the employment from ore. of the National Security Since the beginning of Force (FNS) to protect the the year,there have been at Yanomami indigenous peo- least eight attacks by min- ple and their reservation ers on Yanomami commu- lands for 90 days in the nities. northern state of Roraima Last month, men on a bordering Venezuela. speed boat shot at a village The measure by the with an automatic weapon. Justice Ministry published Community leaders said in the official gazette fol- the attack was aimed at in- Indigenous people from Yanomami ethnic group are seen, amid the spread of the coronavirus disease lows increasing attacks timidating the Yanomami (COVID-19), at the 4th Surucucu Special Frontier Platoon of the Brazilian army in the municipality of Alto with firearms by illegal who have tried to block Alegre, state of Roraima, Brazil July 1, 2020. wildcat gold miners who miners coming up the have invaded Yanomami rivers. to take immediate steps to 26,700 live on a reserva- Roraima. gers. He favours allowing lands on Brazil’s largest Supreme Court Justice protect the Yanomami, but tion larger than Portugal Bolsonaro has criticised commercial agriculture reservation. Luis Roberto Barroso in little had been done so far. that has been protected by Brazil’s 850,000 indige- and mining on indigenous More than 20,000 min- May ordered the govern- The Yanomami are one law since 1992, extending nous people for holding too land. Congress is consider- ers are illegally prospect- ment of right-wing of Brazil’s most isolated from the Amazon jungle to much land protected ing legislation to allow that ing on the reservation and President Jair Bolsonaro people. An estimated the savannah region of against poachers and log- to happen. The Barbados Advocate Tuesday June 15, 2021 • 13 N. Ireland leader stands down, starts countdown for new government NORTHERN IRELAND’S biggest delivered in the form of amendments to lawmakers signed a letter seeking a parties have up to seven days to the 1998 Act that established the devolved confidence vote after many blamed her agree to go back into government legislature after decades of direct rule for mishandling Brexit negotiations. with each other after the Democratic from London. Foster resisted compromise on the Unionist Party’s Arlene Foster The new leader of the DUP, Edwin terms of Britain’s exit from the European formally notified the assembly Poots, told BBC Radio Ulster on Monday Union when her party wielded huge of her resignation as the that he was “committed to all power in propping up the government of British region’s First Minister aspects of NDNA” but the Irish former British Prime Minister Theresa on Monday. language provision cannot be a May. The DUP is set to nominate social precondition to the selection of a first Her decision to throw her party’s sup- conservative Paul Givan to take over, but minister. port behind May’s successor Boris if the nationalist Sinn Fein refuses to Sinn Fein’s Conor Murphy, Northern Johnson then backfired spectacularly nominate a deputy first minister,then the Ireland’s finance minister, responded when he broke the party’s “blood region’s executive cannot function, and with a call for the British and Irish red line”and agreed to Brussels’ demand a snap election could follow. governments to intervene as bilateral for trade barriers between Northern Sinn Fein insist the nomination for first efforts to secure progress on the Irish Ireland and the rest of the United minister and deputy first minister be language issue directly with the DUP had Kingdom. accompanied by the implementation of “run out of road.” The resulting Northern Ireland Protocol the cultural elements of the New Decade, “We want to continue the work of the ex- leaves Northern Ireland within the Arlene Foster Arlene Foster has re- New Approach (NDNA) deal which ecutive and power-sharing, but this EU’s trading sphere, avoiding a hard signed as Northern Ireland's First restored the power-sharing executive last needs to be resolved,” Murphy told jour- border on the island of Ireland but Minister six weeks after being ousted year. nalists. infuriating pro-British unionists by as leader of the Democratic Unionist The agreement included protections for Foster, who took power in 2016, was undermining the region’s place in the Party (DUP). the Irish and Ulster Scots languages to be ousted in April after a majority of DUP United Kingdom. UK PM: Lockdown easing in England delayed to July 19

THE final stage of easing lockdown a risk assessment restrictions in England is to be delayed * Table service will be required – with until July 19. six people per table – and no indoor It means most remaining curbs on dance floors allowed social contact will continue beyond * Care home residents will no-longer June 21, when they had been due to be have to isolate for 14 days after return- lifted. ing from visits outside. Exceptions will The limit on wedding guest numbers include high-risk trips such as will be removed but venues will still have overnight hospital stays to adhere to other rules. The delay means limits remain on how Prime Minister Boris Johnson said many people can meet, with groups of there would be a review after two weeks up to 30 allowed to meet outdoors and up and he was “confident” the delay would to six people or two households allowed not need to be longer than four weeks. indoors. However, he told a Downing Street However, 15 coronavirus pilot events press conference he could not rule out will continue as planned, including some the possibility the date could be pushed upcoming Euro 2020 games,Wimbledon back further. and arts and music performances. Scientists advising the government Attendees will have to show proof of vac- had warned of a “significant resurgence” cination or a recent negative test. in people needing hospital treatment for Capacity limits will continue at other Covid-19 if stage four of easing the PM Boris Johnson: ‘Now is the time to ease off the accelerator’. venues and nightclubs will stay closed. lockdown went ahead on June 21. Advice to work from home where pos- It comes amid rising cases, driven by “We will monitor the position every day that the risks are not fundamentally sible will remain in place. the more transmissible Delta variant, and if, after two weeks, we have changed by new variants – had not been The extension of restrictions will be which was first identified in India. concluded that the risk has diminished, met. put to a Commons vote, which could trig- PM Johnson said going ahead with then we reserve the possibility of He said extra testing facilities and ger a sizeable Conservative backbench stage four on June 21 would mean “a real proceeding to step four and a full opening access to vaccines would be rolled out in rebellion, with a debate expected on possibility” of the virus outrunning the sooner,” he said. more areas of the country,while vaccina- Wednesday. vaccines, leading to thousands more “At a certain stage, we are going to tions would be opened up today in Johnson said two-thirds of adults deaths which could otherwise have been have to learn to live with the virus and to England to people aged 23 and 24. would have been offered two coronavirus avoided. manage it as best we can,” he added. jabs by July 19, including all vulnerable The delay would give the NHS “a few Addressing MPs in the Commons later, What is changing from June 21? groups. more crucial weeks” to get people vacci- Health Secretary Matt Hancock said the * The number of guests at weddings The gap between doses for over-40s in nated, he said, adding that while the link decision not to ease restrictions next and wakes will no longer be limited to England will be reduced from 12 to eight between infections and hospital admis- week was being made with a “heavy 30 weeks. sions had been “weakened” it had not heart” but the government’s four tests * But venues will have to adhere to so- And the target to offer all adults a first been “severed”. for easing restrictions – one of which is cial distancing and hosts will have to do dose will be brought forward to July 19.

Mix of sunshine and clouds with a few brief isolated light showers

High: 6:18 a.m. and 7:49 p.m. London: 22°C CLEAR Yesterday: 0.0 mm Boston: 19°C CLOUDY/RAIN Low: 12:12 a.m. For the month: 27.5 mm Max: 30.4°C Montreal: 23°C FAIR and 1:14 p.m. For the year: 306. mm Min: 25.7°C Toronto: 22°C CLOUDY/THUNDERSTORMS New York: 22°C CLOUDY 5:32 a.m. 6:26 p.m. Miami: 25°C OVERCAST/RAIN 14 • Tuesday June 15, 2021 The Barbados Advocate

Canada truck attack suspect charged with terrorism CANADA’s attorney general has London police said in a statement that Saboor Khan, a long-time friend of the approved terror charges against they worked with the attorney general family, told the Globe and Mail newspa- a man accused of killing four and federal prosecutors to determine per that adding the terrorism charge was members of a Muslim family with Veltman’s charges. Authorities said that “the right thing to do”. his vehicle in London, Ontario. the investigation is still ongoing but there “The family and the community has London police have said that Nathaniel is no further threat to the public. been terrorised and many of us are afraid Veltman, 20, intentionally targeted the They have not yet said what evidence to leave out homes,” he said. family because of their faith, running led to the belief that the murders were A public funeral for the Afzaal family them over in a “premeditated” attack. motivated by hate. on Sunday drew hundreds of mourners to Veltman also faces four first-degree Veltman was arrested shortly after the London, a small city two hours west of murder charges and one attempted attack in a parking lot close to London’s Toronto. Thousands had gathered on murder charge. oldest mosque, where the Afzaal family Tuesday for a vigil to honour the family. Three generations of the Afzaal family were devoted members. An online fundraiser for the surviving were killed, leaving just one survivor. The suspect was wearing what nine-year-old son has raised nearly Salman Afzaal, 46, Madiha Salman, appeared to be body armour and a hel- C$900,000 ($742,000; £525,400) as of 44, Yumna Afzaal, 15, and Mr Afzaal’s met, police said. Monday morning. A parallel campaign mother, 74, were killed while on an It is the third time terrorist activity by the family’s relatives in the US has evening walk on June 6. The family’s charges have been laid in the past year raised more than C$1.1m. nine-year-old son was the only survivor, after attacks in Ontario, Canada’s most All of Canada’s major party leaders and remains in hospital with serious populous province. have also joined Prime Minister Justin injuries. With murder-terrorism charges, pros- Trudeau in decrying the violence as an Canada’s Minister of Justice and Veltman – who police have said has ecutors must prove there was the intent act of terror in a show of rare political Attorney General of Canada had no prior convictions – has not yet to cause death or serious harm, evidence unity. David Lametti. entered a plea. He made a brief appear- that the act was committed for a political, The attack has also renewed discus- ance through a video call in court religious or ideological purpose, and sions about Islamophobia in Canada. to the issue. on Monday,wearing an oversized orange evidence that the act was meant to In an open letter to Trudeau, the Members of the Canadian Muslim t-shirt and orange pants, with a blue face intimidate the public or a specific group. National Council of Canadian Muslims community have come under attack covering, local media report. The attack has sent waves of grief and urged the prime minister to commit to before – in January 2017, a man shot six He told the judge he had not yet fear across the country, as London’'s “concrete action” in addressing “deeply worshippers at the Quebec Islamic retained a lawyer. tight-knit Muslim community mourns rooted systemic Islamophobia”, includ- Cultural Centre. The perpetrator was The next court hearing has been the loss of a beloved family. ing appointing a special envoy dedicated sentenced to life in prison. scheduled for June 21. Commenting on the additional terror- ism charge on Monday, Canada’s deputy prime minister Chrystia Freeland said it was “important” to name the attack “as US ex-NSA contractor and leaker an act of terror”. Reality Winner released from prison NYC to hold A FORMER US contractor and military veteran who was jailed for leaking ticker-tape parade classified documents to the media has been released from prison. Reality Winner was the first person for essential during the Trump era to face criminal charges for leaking government data. COVID-19 Her release comes amid revelations that the US Justice Department received data about Democratic workers members of Congress as part of an ef- fort to stem leaks. New York City will hold a ticker-tape US media reported that journalists’- parade next month for essential data was also obtained in a 2017 probe. workers to honor their heroism on the The justice department said earlier front lines in the fight against the this month that it would stop seizing COVID-19 pandemic, Mayor Bill de reporters’ data during leak investiga- Blasio said yesterday. tions. The seizure of lawmakers’ data The parade will be held along the will be probed by the department’s Canyon of Heroes in Lower Manhattan internal investigator, it was announced on Wednesday, July 7. For generations, last week. ticker-tape parades in the largest US The 29-year-old was jailed in 2018 for city have been typically reserved for providing classified documents related championship sports clubs, astronauts to alleged Russian election hacking and war veterans. to the Intercept website. “We are going to hold a parade to Winner was working as a linguist at honor them, to thank them and to an National Security Administration celebrate them,” de Blasio said in a (NSA) facility in Georgia when she was video statement released by his office. detained and charged under the “This one will have a special spirit to Espionage Act. it, a special heart and soul because She was caught after investigators it’s about celebrating everyday noticed that the leaked document New Yorkers who did something so appeared to have been folded or Reality Winner was the first person during the Trump era to face criminal heroic.” creased, indicating that it had been charges for leaking government data. In addition to health care workers, “printed and then carried out of a the parade will honor police officers, secured space”, according to an FBI over five years in prison. Since her Winner’s lawyer announced her teachers and transportation workers, affidavit in support of the arrest arrest, release for good behaviour on Monday, who went to their jobs each day during warrant. she has repeatedly pressed for a saying she and her team are “relieved the pandemic despite the risks. After a trial, she was sentenced to presidential pardon. and hopeful”. The Barbados Advocate Tuesday June 15, 2021 • 15

Trial of ousted Myanmar leader begins

THE trial of ousted Myanmar (£425,000) in cash and around 11 kilos leader Aung San Suu Kyi has got of gold. under way, four months after “There is an undeniable political a military coup removed the elected background to keep her out of the scene government from office. of the country and to smear her She is charged with owning unlicensed prestige,” her lawyer Khin Maung Zaw walkie-talkies and violating Covid told AFP last week. restrictions. “That’s one of the reasons to charge Later trials will focus on allegations of her – to keep her out of the scene.” corruption and breaking the official The charges against Aung San Suu Kyi ecrets act. * Corruption, with carries a maximum Human rights groups have condemned jail term of 15 years the trial, describing it as an attempt to * Violating the official secrets act, stop her running in future elections. which carries a maximum jail term of Ms Suu Kyi, 75, has been held under 14 years Ousted Myanmar leader Aung San Suu Kyi. house arrest since the 1 February coup in * Violating import-export laws by ille- Myanmar (also called Burma), and little gally importing walkie-talkies, which car- the election was largely free and fair,and The coup triggered widespread demon- has been seen or heard of her apart from ries a maximum jail term of three years the charges against Ms Suu Kyi have strations, and Myanmar’s military has her brief court appearances. * Violating the telecommunications law been widely criticised as politically brutally cracked down on pro-democracy On Monday,Ms Suu Kyi's lawyers, who by importing walkie-talkies, which motivated. protesters, activists and journalists. have met her only twice since she was de- carries a maximum jail term of one year tained, will cross-examine witnesses over * Two charges of violating a natural the claims. disaster law, carrying a maximum jail Another trial will begin on 15 June term of three years each NZ to apologise for ‘discriminatory’ over sedition charges. If convicted of that * Inciting public unrest, which carries charge alone, she faces up to 14 years a maximum jail term of three years in prison. The military has justified seizing police raids against Pacific community Last week, she was handed additional power in February,alleging voter fraud in NEW ZEALAND is to make a formal suspected of overstaying, but never those corruption charges over allegations general elections held last year. apology to the Pacific community which from Britain or the United States, even that she illegally accepted $600,000 But independent election monitors say felt “targeted and terrorised” during though about 40% of overstayers at the police raids searching for overstayers time were British or American. in the 1970s, Prime Minister Jacinda “Communities at the time felt targeted Ardern said on Monday. and terrorised and there is clear evidence The so-called “Dawn Raids”, carried out the raids were discriminatory and have Egypt upholds death sentence for 12 between 1974 and 1976 to find, convict had a lasting negative impact,” Ardern and deport overstayers, often took place said. senior Muslim Brotherhood figures very early in the morning or late at “An apology can never reverse what night and were routinely severe with happened or undo the damage caused but Egypt’s highest civilian court on Monday cases related to the unrest that followed demeaning verbal and physical we can acknowledge it and we can seek to upheld death sentences for 12 senior the military's ousting of Brotherhood treatment, Ardern said in a right a wrong,” she added. Muslim Brotherhood figures over a 2013 president Mohamed Mursi in 2013, but statement. The formal apology will be delivered at sit-in which ended with security forces the Court of Cassation ordered retrials. The raids were racist as they targeted a commemoration event on June 26 killing hundreds of protesters, judicial Rights groups have documented a people from neighbouring Pacific islands in Auckland Town Hall. sources said. sharp rise in the number of executions in The ruling, which cannot be appealed, Egypt, with at least 51 carried out so far means the 12 men could face execution this year according to Amnesty pending approval by President Abdel International. Fattah al-Sisi. They include Abdul “Instead of continuing to escalate their Rahman Al-Bar, commonly described as use of the death penalty by upholding Former Zambian president the group's mufti or top religious scholar, death sentences following convictions in Mohamed El-Beltagi, a former member of grossly unfair mass trials Egyptian parliament, and Osama Yassin, a authorities must immediately establish Kaunda taken to hospital former minister. an official moratorium on executions,” Many Muslim Brotherhood figures Amnesty said in a statement. Zambia’s former president Kenneth have been sentenced to death in other Monday’s ruling relates to a mass trial Kaunda, 97, is receiving treatment for an of hundreds of suspects accused of undisclosed illness at a military hospital murder and incitement of violence in the capital Lusaka, his office said during pro-Brotherhood protests at Rabaa on Monday. al-Adawiya square in Cairo in the weeks Kaunda ruled Zambia from 1964, when after Mursi’s overthrow. the southern African nation won its In September 2018, an Egyptian independence from Britain, until 1991. criminal court sentenced 75 people to He is among the continent’s few surviv- death and issued varying jail terms for ing liberation heroes. more than 600 others. Many defendants His administrative assistant Rodrick were tried in absentia. Ngolo said in a statement that Kaunda Forty-four of those sentenced to death had been feeling unwell and had been appealed to the Court of Cassation. admitted to the Maina Soko Medical Thirty-one had their sentences changed to Centre in Lusaka. life in prison, while death sentences were “His Excellency Dr.Kaunda is request- upheld for 12 others. ing all Zambians and the international A final defendant, the senior Muslim community to pray for him as the Brotherhood leader Essam el-Erian, died medical team is doing everything to in prison in Cairo in August 2020. Mursi, ensure he recovers,” the statement said. Egypt's first democratically elected President Edgar Lungu urged the president, died in prison in 2019. nation to pray for the former president so The court also upheld jail terms for that “God may touch him with His many other defendants including a life healing hand”. Muslim Brotherhood's senior member sentence for Mohamed Badie, leader of “He stood up for this great nation at its Mohamed El-Beltagi sits behind the the outlawed Brotherhood, and a ten-year most critical moment, and so we can all bars during a court session in Cairo, jail term for Mursi’s son Osama, the stand up for him in his moment of weak- Former President of Zambia Kenneth Egypt, December 2, 2018. judicial sources said. ness,” Lungu said on his Facebook page. Kaunda. 16 • Tuesday June 15, 2021 The Barbados Advocate

Paris Jackson says paparazzi caused her long-term trauma NEW YORK – Paris she met Jackson on the Jackson, stopping by set of mom Jada Pinkett “Red Table Talk” for a Smith’s TV show frank discussion “Hawthorne”. Smith and about living under the Jackson soon forged a media glare, reveals bond over growing up she suffers long-term with parents in the spot- anxiety and trauma light, and over love of from enduring count- music, modeling, and is- less camera clicks by sues like mental health, paparazzi since she sexuality and body was a child. image. One way Jackson “I experience auditory says she keeps some pri- hallucinations some- vacy is by asking people times with camera clicks in her home to sign non- and severe paranoia and disclosure agreements. have been going to ther- Jackson, who has apy for a lot of things but dated men and women, that included,” Jackson tells Smith that while says. “I’ll hear a trash there is tension with bag rustling and flinch in some of her family mem- panic.” She adds: “I think bers over her sexuality, Paris Jackson appears at the Vanity Fair Oscar it’s standard PTSD.” she has leaned on her Party in Beverly Hills, Calif. on Feb. 24, 2019. Jackson, the daughter brothers – Prince and of Michael Jackson, has a Prince Michael II – and youth. “Not a lot of peo- “Unfiltered,” which one-on-one discussion longtime family friend ple can say they have provided a glimpse into with fellow paparazzi Omer Bhatti. siblings that support her private life. Jackson target and friend Willow “They’ve always been them like that.” revealed self-harm and Smith on Wednesday’s super-supportive,” she In 2020, Paris Jackson suicide attempts in her edition of the online talk says, noting that to bet- and then-boyfriend testimonials, and said show that airs on Face- ter connect with his sis- Gabriel Glenn – who music was a way to chan- book Watch at 9 a.m. ter, Prince Jackson in formed the acoustic duo nel her pain. She re- PDT/noon EDT. high school joined a stu- The Soundflowers – had leased her debut solo During the show’s in- dent-run club that unites a docu-series on album “Wilted” in troduction, Smith says LGBTQ+ and allied Facebook Watch called November. Bridge The Barbados Advocate Tuesday June 15, 2021 • 17 SPORTS Katrina Small and Kuron Griffith complete sprint double

KATRINA SMALL com- of the 100m over the week- (2:52.37). pleted the Women’s end with a time of 10.41 The men’s 800m winner Sprint double over the secs lowering his previous was Miguel Nicholas as he weekend at the Usain time of 10.58 secs which was the only one to dip Bolt Sports Complex, was at the May Classic below the two minute while Kuron Griffith and into a similar head mark with 1:58.75. Second showed his form was wind of over -1 m/s. place went to Daemon not a one-off to also Josiah Parris completed Dawson who has a time complete the men’s the double as he came under two minutes but double. from winning the 400m was just over this time in There was less than (49.13secs) in the Under- 2:00.58. Third was Shem ideal condition for the ath- 18 Boys and returned to Boyce (2:01.76). letes on Sunday as there win the 200m in 22.05 secs In the 100m women’s was a tropical wave affect- ahead of Amari Knight sprint hurdles there was ing the island and this 22.61 secs and Amani not stopping Kierre Katrina Small crosses the line all alone to win the Women's 200m final in brought plenty of rain, Mascoll-Beckles. Knight Beckles who won in a new 24.79 secs and complete the sprint double over the weekend. though it did stop at times. was running out of lane 8 meet record of 13.52 secs The final women’s event and did well to hold on to from Ayanna Morgan in on Sunday was the 200m second after being initially 13.89 secs. Third was and Small was in Lane 6 passed by Mascoll-Beckles Adeyah Brewster in 14.27 with her main rival be- in the curve. secs. hind her. It was Rickyla In the girls 200m under- The girls 100m hurdles Fagan who had the better 18 there was no catching under-18 it was Nya start of the contenders Kishawna Niles who ran Browne who won in 14.88 and ran a good curve to away with the victory in secs after clipping an early lead as they turned for 24.21 secs from Nya hurdle . She won from home. But Small transi- Browne (26.22 secs) and Maliah Edwards in 14.92 tioned as she hit the Tionce Walrond (26.26 secs. Skye Spencer-Lane straight and started to secs). was third in 15.98 secs. power away from the field Justina Bishop won the Jadon Pearce won the to claim the victory in the women’s 800m (2:50.94) Boys 110m hurdles under- final in 24.79 secs. from Zhaiel Price (2:52.29) 18 with a time of 14.80 Asia Foster (25.33 secs) and Rania Roberts secs,. (CG) closed in the final few me- ters to narrowly edged out the early race leader Fagan (25.37 secs) for sec- ond place as Fagan faded at the end. Small won the 100m Running through the (11.98 secs) on the rain to victory is Kadia Rock won her heat and was the fastest Saturday and it was the Miguel Nicholas in the time finalist in the under-15 girls 200m as she quarter miler winner men's 800m. clocked 25.80 secs. Foster (56.70 secs) who many thought would be her closest challenger if she was able to be closer when they completed the curve. In the men’s 200m, Griffith was once again running against he clock as he made up the stagger on the three athletes on his outside by the time they finished the first 50m. Despite the cold condi- tions and wet track, Griffith’s execution was still good to cross the line in 20.91 secs. This was al- most a full second ahead of the second place finisher Desean Boyce (21.78 secs), while third place was a close affair between Jebarri Cumberbatch (22.13 secs) and Mekhi Griffith (22.15 secs). Kuron Griffith has been consistent as he clocked 20.99 secs at the May Classic last month. Jerrad Mason on his way to victory in the 400m Josiah Parris is seen here winning the 200m in 22.05 secs. He also won the He was also the winner hurdles in 53.07secs. 400m the day before. 18 • Tuesday June 15, 2021 The Barbados Advocate

Federer begins Wimbledon preparations with win at Noventi Open in Halle ROGER FEDERER began forward to. his Wimbledon preparations “I am excited to be back on the green with victory over Belarusian grass. Getting a win is always nice.” Ilya Ivashka in Halle. Federer will play Canadian Felix In his first match since withdrawing Auger-Aliassime or Poland’s Hubert midway through the French Open Hurkacz next. He could meet top seed to protect his body, the Swiss was below Daniil Medvedev in the quarter-finals, his best but won 7-6 (7-4) 7-5. while world number six Alexander The Halle Open in Germany, which Zverev is also in a strong field. Federer has won a record ten times, is Sixth seed Roberto Bautista Agut was his fifth event this year as he returns beaten 6-3 7-6 (7-0) by 20-year-old following two knee surgeries in 2020. American world number 50 Sebastian It was his first match on grass since Korda, the son of 1998 Australian Open losing the 2019 Wimbledon final. champion Petr Korda. The 20-time Grand Slam champion Seventh seed David Goffin is also out looked rusty for much of the match – he after he retired during his match against hit 26 unforced errors to his opponent’s Corentin Moutet. The Belgian slipped 16 – but held serve throughout and fell awkwardly in the first game of and was clinical at the crucial the second set and withdrew when his moments. French opponent levelled the match. “I served very well. The back is good, Wimbledon, which was not played I feel fine,” Federer said. “It is just in 2020 because of the coronavirus the legs, match fitness I am looking pandemic, begins on June 28.

Tsitsipas reveals grandmother died shortly before French Open loss to Djokovic

STEFANOS TSITSIPAS dedicated his “A wise woman whose faith in life, and first Grand Slam final appearance to his willingness to give and provide can’t be grandmother who died five minutes compared to any other human being that before he began his match against I have ever met. Federer’s last grass-court match was the 2019 Wimbledon final against Novak Novak Djokovic at the French Open “It’s important to have more people Djokovic on Sunday. like her in this world. Because people The Greek took a two-set lead in Paris like her make you come alive.They make but lost 6-7 (6-8) 2-6 6-3 6-2 6-4. you dream.” In an emotional post on Instagram Tsitsipas’ grandmother was the after the match, the 22-year-old mother of Apostolos, Tsitsipas’ father Wimbledon allowed full capacity said “life isn’t about winning and and coach. losing and revealed his grandmother “Thank you for raising my father,” had died. Tsitsipas said. “Without him, this would at Centre Court for finals “This is entirely dedicated to her not have been possible.” and only her,” Tsitsipas said. Tsitsipas, one of the most highly-rated Wimbledon was not held in 2020 due to how to hold all the big events safely and “Five minutes before entering the court young players in the sport, was playing the influence of the new coronavirus permanently,” said Cultural Secretary my very beloved grandmother lost her in his first major final after losing his The Wimbledon men’s and women’s Oliver Dowden. battle with life. three previous semi-finals. finals will take place in front of a packed “The expansion of the NHS App and crowd. This is the first UK outdoor Lateral Flow Test trials means more sporting event since the coronavirus people will be able to participate in a pandemic began. limited number of major sporting and Tournaments starting June 28 will cultural events earlier this summer as begin with 50% ground capacity. part of our event research programme. It rises throughout the tournament “In the coming weeks, this means more before the two finals on the centre court. fans will enjoy the Euro, Wimbledon, Wembley can also host a match with and our biggest cultural and sporting 50% capacity (approximately events.” 45 000 people) on the Euro 2020 In Wimbledon, the women’s final will knockout stage. take place on July 10 and the men’s final These events will be treated as will take place on July 11. fan pilots and will be exempt from England’s Euro 2020 group match at strict quota restrictions, despite the Wembley, including the opening match government’s decision to postpone the against Croatia on Sunday, was allowed relaxation of all remaining coronavirus to accommodate 22 500 fans. This was restrictions until July 19. more than double the maximum 10 000 Previous pilots included the finals of players allowed on the Premier League the World Snooker Championship at grounds in the last two rounds of the the Crucible Theater in Sheffield. This May season. was the first British sporting event to be Outdoor venues without seats, such as held with a packed audience. racetracks, currently have a capacity Discussions are underway with the of 4,000 people. boss of the Birmingham Grand Prix to Fans participating in England group host an event scheduled for July 18 games must present a vaccination at Silverstone with additional fans. certificate or negative test prior to Djokovic beat Tsitsipas to win his 19th Grand Slam title. “We want to gather more evidence on admission. The Barbados Advocate Tuesday June 15, 2021 • 19

REAL ESTATE REAL ESTATE Bushy Park, St. Philip Froome 17,000 sq ft $170,000

Inchcape, St. Philip 4355 sq ft $ 96,000 will not lead TEL: 247-4469 Belle, St. George CEL: 284-4667 4 acres $400,000 253-6319 Haggatt Hall, St. Michael team at Tour Email: 6336 sq ft $126,000 caribbeanpropertiesltd Under Offer @gmail.com Cane Garden, St. Thomas de France PROPERTIES 7,000 sf to 18,000 sq ft Private entrance. Kirtons, St Philip From $187,681 CHRIS FROOME will The team have an- 3 bedroom plus not lead his Israel Start nounced Canadian 2 bedroom apt 4,790 sq ft Ragged Point, St. Philip Up Nation team at Michael Woods will $685,000 8,267 sq ft $166,000 this month’s Tour de instead try to win the France. Grand Tour event. Amity Lodge, Ch Ch Rolling Hills, St. George It is not yet clear if 3 bedroom plus 12,000 sq ft REAL ESTATE four-time winner Froome will be part of the 1 bedroom apt $310,000 (negotiable) $900,000 (reduced) 6,646 sq ft $650,000 eight-man squad for the race, which begins on Ocean City, St. Philip Foul Bay, St. Philip June 26. Gibbons, Ch Ch 6150 sq ft $123,000 Approved for condos, Froome has been 3 bedroom plus 39,242 sq ft $1,600,000. 2 bedroom apt Fortesque, St Philip trying to regain form since suffering multiple frac- 9,835 sq ft Agricultural Land Dover, Christ Church $675,000 (reduced) 494,500 sq ft $1,100,000 Hotel 18 rooms fully tures in a crash at operational $2,950,000 neg Criterium du Dauphine Breezy Hill, St Philip Silver Sands, under offer in 2019. 3 bedroom, 2 bath Christ Church Froome, 36, recently said reduced to $298,000 7,129 sq ft $160,000 Dalkeith, Christ Church he did not expect to be 17,371 sq ft approved for competing for victory at Black Rock, St Michael Bushy Park, St. Philip shops and offices the Tour this year after 3 bedroom, 1 bath 24,000 sq ft $190,000 $495,000 spending the early 6732 sq ft $360,000 season working as a Apes Hill, St. James Roebuck Street, domestique, trying to re- Enterprise, Christ Church 31,000 sq ft upward Bridgetown cover his form. 3 bedroom, 2 bath Large lots at $15 per sq ft Shopping Mall/Office space But the seven-time 5062 sq ft $8,100,000 negotiable Grand Tour winner has $390,000 (reduced) Mount Wilton, St. Thomas lost ground at each race he 15,500 sq ft and 22,066 sq ft Batts Rock, St Michael has competed in. The Belle, St George $300,000 and $220,000 Guest House, 12,078 sq ft Israel Start Up Nation, Plantation style House $2,850,000 negotiable who signed Froome on Standing on 4 acres Union, St. Philip a lucrative multi-year $1.1M 7560 sq ft Cane Garden, St Thomas contract last year after $150,000 3.6 acres approved Ineos Grenadiers decided Frere Pilgrim, Roadfront not to renew his contract, Christ Church Thorpes, St. James $1,650,000 negotiable had hoped Froome would 3 bedroom, 2 baths with 11,376 sq ft with structure recover in time to lead two bedroom apartment. $235,000 Fitts Village, St James the team at this year’s 4,387 sq ft. $850,000 Guest House, 4 Suites race. Cottage, St George 6,135 sq ft They are yet to Hanson Heights, St George 5000 sq ft $750,000 negotiable announce which seven rid- 8321 sq ft $595,000 $110,000 (negotiable) ers will be supporting Mason Hill Street The City Woods, but it is thought Morningside, St Philip Ealing Grove, 26,500 sq ft with buildings Froome could compete as 4567 sq ft $133,000 Christ Church $4,000,000 negotiable a domestique to try to 3 bedroom, 2 1/2 baths improve before this 9320 sq ft $565,000 Jupiter Gardens, St Peter All enquiries to year’s Vuelta a Espana – 7312 sq ft (246) 253 6319/ 828-4800 a race he has won twice LOTS FOR SALE $133,000 (negotiable) or (246) 247 4469 before. Woods said, “I am Boarded Hall, Bagatelle, St. Thomas VEHICLES Christ Church 62000 sq ft into 2 lots honoured to be given 10,429 sq ft $157,000 $520,000 each, or this position, especially $1M for both SELLING WHOLE considering the quality OR IN PARTS Westbury Road, St Michael the team have.” 2,520 sq ft $45,360 Marley Vale, St Philip Last year’s race 2002 LANCER: was won by Slovenia’s 21,780 sq ft $275,000 ENGINE, AUTOMATIC Goodland Gardens, TRANSMISSION, DOORS, Tadej Pogacar for Christ Church Sandford, St Philip BUMPERS, HEAD LIGHTS, UAE-Team Emirates, 9,605 sq ft $145,000 16,356 sq ft $300,000 TAIL LIGHTS AND MOST who dramatically beat OTHER PARTS countryman Primoz Roglic Nursery Road, St Philip of Jumbo-Visma on the Call: 834-3766 9,266 sq ft $139,000 COMMERCIAL penultimate stage’s time trial. Lashley Road, St Philip Mount Standfast, St James JOB SEEKERS British team Ineos 5,839 sq ft, $150,000 Two properties on Grenadiers are expected 22,714 sq ft. to field 2018 Tour Honest lady seeking job Salters, St George Asking $1,200,000 winner Geraint Thomas cleaning and ironing, 2 lots 32,760 sq ft, $230,000 in their squad, alongside Monday to Friday. Black Rock, St. Michael last year’s Giro Cave Hill Drive, St. Lucy Warehouse/Storage d’Italia winner Tao Tel: 822-0591 14,876 sq ft. $110,000 4000 sf space 23,861 sq ft Geoghegan Hart. 20 • Tuesday June 15, 2021 The Barbados Advocate

Mo Farah will Formula 1 team McLaren to attempt to qualify race in Extreme E in 2022 for Tokyo at British MCLAREN will race in decarbonisation, waste behind all of Ayrton and most exciting drivers the climate-aware off- reduction, diversity and Senna's world titles in the out there. road series Extreme E equality.” late ‘80s and early ‘90s, as “The women driving in Championships next year. Motorsport’s modern- well as Lewis Hamilton’s Extreme E now are of a The illustrious Formula day Spanish explorer first F1 title win in very high calibre. To win TWO-TIME Olympic An invitational race will 1 team, who have eight plans to change the way 2008. in Extreme E we need two 10,000m champion Mo take place on day one of constructors’ titles, join we race McLaren currently sit great drivers and the best Farah will attempt to qual- the national champi- seven-time F1 champion Extreme E is two races fourth in the F1 standings leadership.” ify for the Tokyo Games at onships. Lewis Hamilton, whose into its five-race season, in following a positive start And Brown acknowl- the British Athletics The Birmingham event own X44 team is currently which cars travel on a to the 2021 season, includ- edged that, following a Championships on was the official Olympic competing in the inaugu- ‘floating paddock’ – the ing a third-placed finish for difficult week for the June 25in Manchester. 10,000m trial for British ral season. St Helena ship – to remote British driver Lando team in which they lost Farah, 38, was ham- athletes. Farah finished “Our attention was locations around the world Norris in Monaco last a “founding father” with pered by an ankle injury eighth and was the second immediately drawn by the to race electric SUVs as month. the death of key figure as he clocked 27 minutes British runner behind innovative format of this well as raise awareness on It is not yet clear who Mansour Ojjeh, the 50.54 seconds at the Marc Scott so will be motorsport platform,”said areas McLaren want to drive the Extreme E project gave European 10,000m Cup selected for Tokyo if he McLaren chief executive affected by climate change. car next year – in which a the team a sense of in Birmingham on runs inside 27:28.00 officer Zak Brown. So far both races have male and female driver pride. June 5. in Manchester. Brown added: “It gives been won by RXR – share the role across race “He was a titan of Having now recovered, An international field, us the ability to accelerate a team entered by 2016 weekends – but Brown motorsport for 40 years. he will try again to along with pacemakers, is and boost our own F1 world champion Nico said: “We are looking to There’s been a variety of finish inside the Olympic being assembled to help overarching sustainability Rosberg. replicate our F1 and emotions [for the team]. qualifying time of 27:28.00 Farah achieve it. agenda, which shares the The Woking-based Indycar programmes.We This Extreme E project for the 10,000m. Before the Birmingham same priorities of McLaren team were want to find the two fastest reflects Mansour’s values.” race, Farah, who won the 5,000m/10,000m double NOTICES at both London 2012 and Rio 2016, had competed only once on the Dallas Stars defenseman Johns track since the 2017 World Championships, having concentrated on the marathon since announces retirement from NHL then. He won the Djibouti DALLAS STARS defense- Calgary Flames, which he Johns spent 22 months country. half-marathon in March in man Stephen Johns is left with an unspecified away from hockey because “For me, I watched one his only previous outing retiring from the NHL, injury. of post-concussion syn- video and it changed my of 2021. citing his struggles The 29-year-old drome before returning for life and made me want to with post-concussion appeared in 167 career 17 games in 2020. do this crazy thing,” said NOTICES syndrome. NHL games, all with In announcing his Johns. Johns hasn’t played Dallas, across parts of four decision, Johns said he’ll “If I can still inspire one since appearing in the seasons. He finishes with turn his efforts toward person to climb out of opener of the 2020 33 career points (15 goals, helping others struggling their hole, then that’s a Western Conference 18 assists) and 93 penalty with mental health successful trip and exactly quarterfinals against the minutes. by rollerblading across the what I’m aiming for.” Pre-trial hearings begin Horse racing-Medina in Maradona death case Spirit trainer Baffert AN Argentine prosecutor ing had been delayed by began hearing evidence on an increase in coronavirus sues over NY racing ban Monday involving seven infections in Argentina. HALL OF FAME trainer stabling them at Belmont people accused of con- It began with questions Bob Baffert yesterday Park,Aqueduct Racetrack tributing to the death of to the nurse who, accord- sued New York horse and Saratoga Race Course soccer player Diego ing to his own witness racing officials for could cause him to lose Maradona. statement, was the last suspending him from horses worth tens of Maradona, the revered person to see Maradona running horses at state millions of dollars to former Boca Juniors and alive. racetracks, following a other trainers. Napoli star who had Questions will be put positive drug test for “This will effectively put alcohol and drug addic- in the coming days to Baffert-trained Medina me out of business in the tions for many years, died Maradona’s doctor, psy- Spirit after it won State of New York,” last Nov.25 from heart fail- chologist, neurosurgeon the Kentucky Derby. Baffert said in a filing ure at the age of 60 after and personal physician, Baffert, a seven-time in the federal court undergoing brain surgery amongst others. Kentucky Derby winner in Brooklyn. earlier that month. When the medical and one of the sport’s NYRA spokesman A medical board board’s report was best-known figures, Patrick McKenna said the formally appointed to presented to prosecutors said the New York Racing organisation will “vigor- investigate Maradona’s in May, it accused the Association (NYRA) ously defend” the May 17 death concluded that defendants of carrying out unconstitutionally suspension. several members of the a plan with a “criminal usurped the authority of Baffert wants an injunc- star’s medical team acted purpose" and as part of a the state’s gaming tion to lift the suspension, in an “inappropriate, deficient care system commission by taking which kept Medina deficient and reckless around Maradona that away his trainer’s license Spirit out of the June 5 manner,” and said he was contributed to his death. indefinitely. Belmont Stakes, plus not properly monitored If found guilty, all seven He said a prolonged damages. His lawyer, before he died. could face between eight suspension from racing Craig Robertson, declined Monday’s pre-trial hear- and 25 years in prison. horses in New York or to comment. The Barbados Advocate Tuesday June 15, 2021 • 21

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BARBADOSBARBADOS STSTOCKOCK EXCHANGEEXCHANGE SHARE SUMMARY INFORMATION Monday June 14, 2021 INDICES LAST TRADE VOLUME HIGH LOW LAST CURRENT PRICE BID ASK BID ASK TODAY'S TRADING LAST TRADING CHANGES DATE CLOSE CLOSE CHANGE PRICE PRICE SIZE SIZE June 14, 2021 June 11, 2021 Local 2,438.98 2,438.94 0.04 ABV Investments Incorporated 15-Oct-20 - - - $0.05 $0.05 - $0.10 $0.30 1 10,498 Cross-list 1,140.86 1,140.86 - BICO Limited 07-May-21 - - - $3.11 $3.11 - $3.10 - 70 - Composite 597.46 597.45 0.01 MARKET CAPITALISATION (in millions) Banks Holdings Limited -+ 09-Dec-19 - - - $4.85 $4.85 - - - - - TODAY'S TRADING LAST TRADING CHANGES Barbados Dairy Industries Limited -+ 04-Oct-19 - - - $3.00 $3.00 - - - - - June 14, 2021 June 11, 2021 Local 4,903.04 4,902.95 0.09 Barbados Farms Limited 18-Mar-21 - - - $0.68 $0.68 - $0.30 $0.40 7,574 6,561 Cross-list 145.67 145.67 - Composite 5,048.72 5,048.63 0.09 Cave Shepherd and Company Limited 19-May-21 - - - $4.05 $4.05 - $4.00 $4.05 72 8,891 MUTUAL FUND FirstCaribbean International Bank 10-Jun-21 - - - $1.80 $1.80 - - $1.80 - 10,950 June 14, 2021 ENDED NAME OF FUND NAV OFFER BID NAV Eppley Caribbean Property Fund SCC 12-Apr-21 - - - $0.16 $0.16 - - $0.16 - 60,130 CHANGE - Dev Fund 11-Jun-21 REPUBLIC CAPITAL GROWTH FUND w 1.3239 0.0123 11-Jun-21 REPUBLIC INCOME FUND w 1.2666 0.0003 Eppley Caribbean Property Fund SCC 10-Jun-21 - - - $0.57 $0.57 - $0.57 - 877 - 11-Jun-21 REPUBLIC PROPERTY FUND w 0.6755 -0.0001 -Value Fund 04-Jun-21 FORTRESS CARIBBEAN GROWTH FUND w 7.0878 7.0878 7.0878 0.0056 04-Jun-21 FORTRESS HIGH INTEREST FUND - ACC. w 2.1115 0.0000 Goddard Enterprises Limited 10-Jun-21 - - - $2.05 $2.05 - $2.05 $2.10 8,070 803 04-Jun-21 FORTRESS HIGH INTEREST FUND - DIST. w 1.0081 0.0000 31-May-21 ROYAL FIDELITY SELECT BALANCED FUND m 5.8176 5.8176 5.7012 0.0466 Insurance Corporation of B’dos Limited 29-Apr-21 - - - $2.00 $2.00 - $1.78 $1.90 56,180 5,000 31-May-21 ROYAL FIDELITY STRATEGIC GROWTH FUNDm 1.0989 1.0989 1.0769 0.0156 31-May-21 ROYAL FIDELITY PREMIUM INCOME FUND m 1.6761 1.6761 1.6426 0.0041 One Caribbean Media Limited 30-Mar-21 - - - $2.20 $2.20 - - $2.20 - 1,601 11-Jun-21 SAGICOR GLOBAL BALANCED FUND w 2.87 0.02 Sagicor Financial Corporation Pref 6.5% 23-Jun-16 - - - $2.26 $2.26 - - - - - 11-Jun-21 SAGICOR SELECT GROWTH FUND w 1.77 0.01 11-Jun-21 SAGICOR PREFERRED INCOME FUND w 0.97 0.00 Sagicor Financial Corporation Limited -+ 29-Nov-19 - - - $2.80 $2.80 - - - -- * Indicates the Fund is currently ex-div NOTES: QUOTATIONS AND NET ASSET VALUE PER SHARE ARE SUPPLIED BY THE West India Biscuit Company Limited 19-May-21 - - - $31.27 $31.27 - $31.27 - 15 - FUND MANAGEMENT. THE OFFERING PRICE INCLUDES NET ASSET VALUE PLUS ENTRY COSTS. Emera Deposit Receipt 14-Aug-20 - - - $23.33 $23.37 $0.04 $20.75 - 10 - m = monthly valuation, q = quarterly valuation, w = weekly

TOTAL SHARES BOUGHT & SOLD - Fixed Income Last Trade Last Current Bid Ask Bid Ask Date Close Close Price Price Size Size * = Security is Trading X-Div GOB Series B 03-Jun-21 $60.00 $60.00 - $60.00 - 11,174 GOB Series D 12-Nov-19 $50.00 $50.00 - $50.00 - 4,062 *+* = Security is Suspended GOB Series F 31-May-21 $89.00 $89.00 - - - - ** = Rights Issued GOB Series I 24-Mar-20 $65.00 $65.00 - $70.00 - 19,617 NOTICES NEWS

DIVIDEND NOTICES Airlines plan to plow Eppley Caribbean Property Fund Limited SCC – Value Fund – Directors have declared a dividend of one point eight ($0.008) cents per share to be paid on July 9th, 2021 to Shareholders on record at close of business on May 28th, 2021. billions into flying taxis FLYING taxis have moved a nabbing a $20m investment BSE NOTICES step closer to becoming a from United Airlines COVID-19 PROCEDURAL UPDATE fixture buzzing across the Holdings Inc.The carrier will Effective April 19th, 2021, the offices of the Barbados Stock Exchange Inc. (BSE) and the Barbados Central Securities Depository world’s urban skyscapes after buy as many as 200 of the Inc. (BCSDI) have reopened. Our office hours are Monday to Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. startups in the UK.and vehicles, dubbed Maker. Brazil made commercial While none are yet Kindly note that mandatory digital temperature checks and hand sanitizing for all persons entering the building will be enforced. These checks will be conducted on both staff and clients alike by trained personnel. While we acknowledge that every person with fever may breakthroughs and a closely certified for commercial use, not be COVID-19 positive and that some individuals may present without symptoms, please note that any person with a temperature watched effort was unveiled Europe’s top aviation regula- reading of 100˚ F (37.8˚ C) or over will be denied entry to conduct business within our offices. in Los Angeles. tor expects approvals for elec- Vertical Aerospace Group, tric flying taxis as early as We wish to thank you in advance for your understanding, however, we must emphasize that this is a necessary step for the protection based in Bristol, England, 2024. Airlines are starting to of staff and clients alike. won conditional orders for as place orders because they see TRADING SUSPENSION many as 1,000 electric aircraft the potential to develop a new that could total $4bn from business tied to local move- The Barbados Stock Exchange Inc. (BSE) wishes to advise that due to non-compliance with Section 4.01.3 and subject to Section buyers including American ment, as their main activity 3.01.5.(1)(b) of the Rules of the Barbados Stock Exchange Inc. trading in the Common Shares of Banks Holdings Limited were suspended effective December 10th, 2019. Airlines Group Inc.and Virgin shuttling people on longer Atlantic Airways Ltd., it trips comes under pressure The Barbados Stock Exchange Inc. (BSE) wishes to advise that due to non-compliance with Section 4.01.3 and subject to Section said last week. over carbon emissions and 3.01.5.(1)(b) of the Rules of the Barbados Stock Exchange Inc. trading in the Common Shares of Barbados Dairy Industries Limited Brazil’s Embraer SA sepa- the impact of the pandemic. were suspended effective December 10th, 2019. rately confirmed it’s in talks to “We believe that this is the The Barbados Stock Exchange Inc. (BSE) wishes to advise that to facilitate the closing of the Scheme of Arrangement effected by way merge its unit developing beginning of the next big evo- of Section 99 of the Companies Act 1981 of Bermuda involving the transfer of all the issued and outstanding shares in Sagicor electric vertical takeoff and lution of urban air mobility,” Financial Corporation Limited to Alignvest Acquisition II, it has suspended trading in the security Sagicor Financial Corporation Limited. landing aircraft, or eVTOLs, said Domhnal Slattery, chief into a public company, executive officer of aircraft sending the stock surging. lessor Avolon Holdings Ltd., In California, meanwhile, which is investing $15m in startup Archer Aviation Inc. Vertical Aerospace. “This is showcased its future probably as significant as electric aircraft after earlier the jet age.” 22 • Tuesday June 15, 2021 The Barbados Advocate

US women defeat Reggae Girlz 4-0 TEXAS, United States – The Jamaicans did well time added. Jamaica’s senior to keep their opponents at Sunday’s game was the Reggae Girlz wrapped bay until the 22nd minute fourth meeting all-time up the 2021 WNT Sum- when Margaret Purce slot- between the USA and mer Series, presented ted home from close range Jamaica and the first out- by AT&T 5G, with a 0-4 after picking up a pass side of a Concacaf qualify- loss to host United from Press. ing event. The USA have States at the BBVA Hubert Busby’s Reggae now tallied by a combined Stadium in Houston, Girlz had a few good runs margin of 26-0 across Texas on Sunday night. in the attacking third, but those meetings. The 51st ranked Girlz, never really threatened Jamaica’s Reggae Girlz, who defeated African flag Adrianna Franch in goal who were returning to ac- bearers and 38th ranked for United States. tion for the first time since Nigeria 1-0 on Thursday, Their best chance at goal the Olympic qualifiers in put in another brave per- came from a set play when February last year, will formance, but proved no Havana Solaun floated a now turn their attention match for the number one dangerous freekick to- to the next FIFA window ranked United States, who wards the far post, but for another camp and or started like a house on fire, Chantelle Swaby couldn’t game, having gained a lot racing to a 3-0 lead inside arrive in time to head from the Series, which of- 30 minutes. home. ficially kicked start their Captain Carli Lloyd, at The Girlz were more preparations for the World 38 years old, became the stout in defence on the re- Cup qualifiers scheduled oldest player to score for sumption, as they kept for November. the United States when the maurauding United she fired home in the first States attack at bay,while Jamaica midfielder minute. also showing a bit more life Havana Solaun (6) defends Six minutes later, in attack, but again failed the drive to the goal by US Lindsey Horan doubled to find a telling effort to forward Alex Morgan (13) the lead for the world challenge the Franch. during the second half of champions from the 12- United States eventu- their 2021 WNT Summer yard spot, after Reggae ally found the fourth goal Series soccer match, Girlz Captain Konya when substitute Alex Sunday, June 13, 2021, in Plummer fell Christen Morgan headed home a Houston. Press inside the 18-yard cross from another substi- box. tute Samantha Mewis, in The Barbados Advocate Tuesday June 15, 2021 •23

P R O HOROSCOPES S A ARIES (March 21-April 19). Progress is being N made in a number of areas. This has not been with- D out a lot of hard work and determination. Don't be sur- prised if you're starting to feel stressed and uptight. C What you could do with is being able to unload some O responsibilities onto others who are capable of han- N dling them. S TAURUS (April 20-May 20). Astatement will be is- sued that gets everyone talking. Discussions dominate when questions are being asked about a senior offi- cial's past behaviour. You are strong in your own be- liefs and you will support people you believe in who have always been helpful and kind towards you. They need your help now and you will be there for them. GEMINI (May 21-June 21). Compromise is some- Z thing to strive for in all areas. You might feel reluc- I tant or resentful to give in to workmates who stub- T bornly stick to outworn ideas. Some people struggle S with change and there's already been a lot of change happening recently. It might help to approach this matter with sensitivity. CANCER (June 22-July 22). You should get to know, within a day or two, whether or not a new scheme will go ahead. It's hard to be patient when this news is important to you. It could be your ideas or suggestions that are now being discussed and you're hoping they will be taken seriously. R LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). You could do with talking E to someone whose advice always makes sense to X you. Your partner or a close friend will have other things on their mind or they're too busy and you M won't want to burden them with your troubles. This O could be a sign that some things are beast dealt with R on your own. G VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). You won't mean to mis- A read a situation involving a close relative but it will N become apparent you've got it all wrong. It may be because you were thinking of something else or two people have been talking at the same time but you could take their words in a different way to what was intended. Apologise when you realise the mistake. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). It is time to de-clutter. Recently progress has been delayed due to you hav- P ing to look for tools and other materials you needed. H The tidier your home and workplace, the easier you A will find it to work. It will feel good not to have to N waste time and effort looking for things when you T could be getting on with the work. O SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21).An old insurance pol- M icy or savings account you had long since forgotten about might give a boost to your flagging finances. You are right to feel cautious about how you spend any extra cash that comes your way. You might even be thinking about re-investing. A Taurus friend will have some sensible ideas. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). There's some- thing secretive going on. If you are the one with the M secret, you might wonder, considering all you've been A through of late, how it hasn't been found out. You feel R lucky to have got away with something someone Y won't be happy about but you sense it is time to end this matter as best you can. W CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). A message from O someone from your past will trigger a need to look R at yourself, your recent achievements and any fail- T ures. You might be reminded of a dream you had long H since forgotten about or goals you have yet to reach. This may be a sign it is time to put energy into hopes you would still like to realise. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). An issue you have agreed to deal with needs to be tackled from behind M the scenes. There may be a degree of secrecy in your O professional or other dealings and the fewer people T who know about this, the better. Due to unexpected H circumstances you seem to have no choice but to E take on someone else's responsibilities. R PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). A friend who is feel- ing sorry for themselves is starting to get you down. G You sympathise for what they are going through and O you can feel their emotions. This can get overwhelm- O S ing at times and it drains you, emotionally, to be in E their company. For the sake of your health you may have to step back from this relationship. Katrina Small and Kuron Griffith complete sprint double Page 17

Tuesday June 15, 2021 Statistics on elder abuse unknown CO-ORDINATOR of the Community Elder Care Companion Programme of the National Assistance Board (NAB), George Griffith, is concerned about elder abuse in this country, but admits that the incidence of abuse is not truly known, and it is difficult to ascertain. Speaking on the Public Affairs Department’s One-on-One Programme which aired on Sunday night, Griffith said the difficulties in determining if abuse is occurring, lies in the fact that persons may be hesitant to report it, and in some cases the abuser is not even aware that their actions may constitute abuse. In that respect, he said greater education is needed to help raise aware- ness. “...Some family members might take decisions that directly affect this per- NEW PHASE OF VACCINES: The newest phase of this island's National Vaccination Programme started son without even consulting them... We yesterday with a focus on those over 50 years old. The Barbados Advocate was on hand to capture a healthcare know that there are some situations worker administering a vaccine shot to a person in a vehicle. where a senior, an elderly person is told we're going for a drive or we are going to visit this place and the next place, and next thing you know, you turn up at a nursing home with them. And to me, you couldn't want a more grievous sin than that,” he maintained. VACCINATING His comments came as he explained that there are several categories of abuse – physical, sexual, financial and emotional. Additionally, he said that neglect is also a form of abuse. He made the point as he warned caregivers of CHILDREN locking elderly persons, especially those who have dementia, in their homes and leaving them alone. “I understand why some people do it, but it is wrong. It is not the most appro- priate thing to do. Yes, there are per- sons who tend to wander away from ‘NOT A PRIORITY’ home, because some seniors, given their mental profile can be restless and eas- ily agitated, or a person might have THE World Health Organization’s infection to others, they are at much protect them first, because we want to grown accustomed to going wherever it Chief Scientist has said that lower risk of getting severe disease com- reduce the death rates that we’re seeing is, and just wake up one morning and immunising children against pared to older adults,” she emphasised. today globally, and then gradually come feel that I am going to go down to Ms. COVID-19 is not a priority from a “And that is why when we started down age wise in the population till we Jones, I'm going to go down to church, WHO perspective. prioritising people who should get the get to children.” I'm going to go someplace,” he said. During the virtual Science in 5 vaccination when there are limited Dr Swaminathan went on to make it Griffith warned that in such in- session, Dr Soumya Swaminathan supplies of vaccines available in the coun- clear that while there may be some stances, if the house was to catch fire explained that children are at a very low try, we recommended starting with children who are at higher risk of getting while the person was locked inside, it risk of getting COVID disease. healthcare workers and frontline work- the severe disease because of some un- would be difficult to get out and they “So, the reason that today in June 2021, ers who are at very high risk of exposure derlying illnesses, or vulnerabilities, or could be caught in the blaze and perish. WHO is saying that vaccinating children to the infection. Also elderly, the people comorbidities, those children potentially “I would say in those circumstances, is not a priority is because children, who have underlying illnesses that make could be prioritised for vaccines when rather than locking a person in the though they can get infected with them at high risk to develop severe they become available. house, thinking that you are providing COVID-19, and they can transmit the disease, and start with those groups VACCINES on Page 4 ELDER on Page 5

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