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Thursday March 11, 2021 $1 VAT Inclusive Disabled community to benefit from green space project MEMBERS of the disabled community would go a long way towards the will very soon have a recreational space empowerment of persons from the of their very own once the Government’s disabled community. Clean and Green programme completes “This project is a thoughtful gesture to work on a green space at the Barbados persons with disabilities as we observe Disabilities Unit. With plans for a the month of March for the disabled. It playground and accessible seating at is also a pioneering effort as there is the Collymore Rock headquarters on currently no recreational facility in the books, the project got under way as Barbados designed primarily for use by a groundbreaking ceremony was held persons with disabilities. A significant yesterday. void will be filled at the completion of Marking the first of its kind and this rehabilitative and recreational the seventh undertaken by the Clean facility.Its development will assist us in and Green programme, Minister meeting several of the major objectives of the Environment and National of the National Disabilities Unit,” she Beautification Adrian Forde said that he was pleased that work could restart GREEN PROGRAMME on Page 3 President of the Barbados Council for the Disabled, Kerryann Ifill. after being held up by the National Pause. “I am happy to be able to restart this project with the National Disabilities Unit and to partner with the disabled community to ensure that the Clean and Green has a voice and resonates with every single Barbadian. The honest truth is that the litmus test of any government is how it treats to its most vulnerable, and the disabled community smacks centre in that category.And we promised the disabled as a government that we will not leave them out of any of our developmental projects,” he said. President of the Barbados Council for the Disabled, Kerryann Ifill, was also in attendance and, on behalf of the community, said that it was good to finally have a dedicated space. “It is also a wonderful experience to know that when life returns to normal, when we begin to people this space again, we will have an environment where we can embrace the outdoors. Where we can sit and talk and commune with each other like everybody else. A space where it has been designed for all our needs and our comforts,” Ifill said. Minister of People Empowerment and Elder Affairs, Cynthia Forde, who delivered the feature address, noted that the initiative was timely and Minister of the Environment and National Beautification, Adrian Forde, moving an old tree stump in a skid-steer loader. NO DROUGHT CONCERN BASED on the above average season March to May. across the island for January 2021. because there is no drought concern, this rainfall predicted across Barbados It stated that the rainfall distribution Andre Brathwaite, meteorologist at doesn’t mean that we can’t still have throughout March to August 2021, for January has indicated a fairly wet the BMS, told The Barbados Advocate public education campaigns to educate there is little concern over drought start to the year when a trough system that from their predictions, based on the public on the drought conditions as conditions. affected the island at the beginning of the various points across the island, this is the best time to do it,” he said. The Barbados Meteorological Service the month and brought significant there was little indication of drought “Yes we don’t have a drought concern, (BMS) Climate Newsletter reported that rainfall to most sections of the island. conditions. but it is still advised for the agriculture the weak La Nina conditions are likely Surface to midlevel ridge patterns along “So because of that, we say that there sector to use specific crops which are to remain present with a transition to with a trough system were the main is no concern for drought. So what does resistant to dry spells and do not need neutral during April to June; drought synoptic features for the month. As that mean for the impact of different daily irrigation. conditions remain less of a concern at the predicted in the short-term and long- sectors? That means we wouldn’t have “We are transitioning from the dry end of the dry season in May; and the term outlooks for September, October to upgrade the infrastructure in terms season to the rainy season, and with average temperatures across the island and November 2020, above normal of the water. We are also doing public that we are going to have periods of are expected to be above normal for the rainfall was recorded at some stations awareness campaigns because just intermittent showers.” (CLJB) 2 • Thursday March 11, 2021 The Barbados Advocate

BNCPTA president in favour of proposed new date for 11-Plus exam By Marsha Gittens nounced by the Minister this paper in February, of Education during President of the Parent PRESIDENT of the a press conference in Teacher Association Barbados National December last year. (PTA) of the Lawrence T. Council of Parent Gibbs told The Gay Memorial Primary Teacher Associations Barbados Advocate School, Steffanie (BNCPTA), Shone yesterday that “without Williams, said one of the Gibbs, supports the a shadow of doubt, the suggestions being made proposed change in current COVID situa- was for the June 22 date date for the upcoming tion, along with the chal- for this year’s BSSEE be Barbados Secondary lenges faced by some pushed back. Schools’ Entrance families in relation to on- Williams also shared Examination line schooling, warrants then that parents were COVID-19 update: 20 new cases, 87 recoveries (BSSEE). the extension of time additionally putting on Acting Chief Education being considered”. the table the options of A SIGNIFICANT number The 20 cases recorded COVID-19. Officer, Joy Adamson, in He added, “What is students repeating or a of people, 87, recovered on Tuesday, comprised The public health lab- correspondence to the pertinent, however, is total cancellation of the from COVID-19 on eight men and 12 women. oratory has so far com- Barbados Union of what are the takeaways exam. She said a later Tuesday, March 9, while Fifteen had already been pleted 131,362 tests. Teachers (BUT) and the or lessons learnt from date would give Class 4s there were 20 new posi- at the Harrison Point There were 150 persons Barbados Secondary the 2020 and 2021 expe- additional time to com- tive cases of the virus. Isolation Facility undergo- vaccinated on Tuesday, Teachers’ Union (BSTU), riences in relation to plete the syllabus. Also, The new positives were ing assessment. as part of the National proposed that the preparation for this and it should be changed in identified from the 402 Barbados has recorded Vaccination Programme BSSEE be sat by Class other examinations that light of the difficulties tests conducted by the 3,353 confirmed cases – for COVID-19. 4s on July 20 rather than we will draw on to make some Class 4s have been Best-dos Santos Public 1,588 females and 1,765 To date, a total of 49,757 on June 22 – which is well-informed decisions having with learning Health Laboratory. The males – and 3,002 persons vaccinations have been the slated date for the for the future.” through online classes number of active cases is have recovered. There administered – 20,916 exam. That date was an- In an article carried by for this academic year. now 314. have been 37 deaths from men and 28,841 women. Successful 2020 for Kiwanis Club of Barbados North

By Cara L. Jean- by the Caribbean Youth Baptiste Environment Network (CYEN) where 20 bags of THE ensuing COVID-19 non-degradable materials pandemic may have put were collected, weighed a spoke in the wheel of and recorded by the or- plans of many NGOs, ganisation. and despite the drastic A second beach cleanup changes caused by the happened in November pandemic, the Kiwanis to complete the work Club of Barbados North started on the stretch of was able to meet their beach from Barclays Park goals for 2020. to Long Pond, St. Andrew, President of the Club, and this effort was sup- Angela Goodridge, noted ported by the Lions Club that the coronavirus has Scotland District and the shown the resilience and National Conservation innovations of the club’s Commission. members as many of Goodridge highlighted them were still reaching that December was truly out to care for people in a busy month for the club their communities in as they took part in the various parishes. distribution of 21 food “The Kiwanis Club of hampers and 10 non-food Barbados North has re- hampers to needy fami- sponded to this situation lies in the northern in meaningful ways by parishes and to the assisting some of those HIV/AIDS Food Bank. Members of the Kiwanis Club of Barbados North. affected living within They also prepared and its catchment area,” she distributed 22 lunches were also central to the Centre including cush- major contribution to the Club made a donation said. on Christmas Day and distribution of these ions, olive oil, alcohol, the project that was of two work stations to She reported that in the members of the Club lunches as well as to the anti-perspirant spray, supported by Pharmacy two students of the October of 2020, the start made significant contri- distribution of the food cookies and biscuits. Sales Caribbean Inc. Alleyne School who were of the Kiwanis New Year, butions towards this proj- and non-food hampers. These items were in- The Club will continue former members of the the members participated ect. The President noted On 23 December 2020, cluded in a list provided to make an effort to ac- St. Bernard Primary in a beach cleanup at that the Belleplaine the Club made a presen- by the Centre as critical quire the other items on School K-Kids Club, Lakes Beach, St. Andrew, Seventh-Day Adventist tation of materials to to improved client care. the list. which is the Junior under a project sponsored Church and WESTGAM the Elayne Scantlebury Club members made a Finally, she noted that School level of Kiwanis. The Barbados Advocate Thursday March 11, 2021 • 3

More money approved to assist small businesses PARLIAMENT has ap- Kerrie Symmonds said that tate disbursements of the [Monday] 86 persons were that in the context of 6,122 ap- proved $6.5 million for this is the second such money funds. He explained that awaiting disbursement, pend- plicants that is insufficient, FundAccess, as financial they have required, as they Government had formulated a ing the completion of the veri- and that is the reason why I assistance for micro and had previously requested and programme that would allow fication process. So that would am here today to seek a sup- small businesses in this got approval for $3.5 million. vendors including fish ven- give you, assuming that all plementary,” he stated. country which were af- His comments came as he dors, fishermen, small busi- went well with those 86, Breaking down the numbers fected by the period of said that his Ministry has re- nesses and shops to receive 3,493 people who would have in terms of the categories National Pause, was put ceived thousands of applica- weekly grants during the benefited from this financial of beneficiaries, the Small in place last month to tions for assistance, and he lockdown period. assistance programme of the Business and Entrepreneur- mitigate the effect of the took the opportunity to thank “For the period beginning Government,” he said. ship Minister revealed that in COVID-19 pandemic on the the Ministry of Innovation, 3rd of February and contin- Symmonds revealed that respect of beauty services, in- island. Science and Smart Technology uing to the 17th of February, to date, the total amount clusive of hair stylists, nail Leading off the debate on a for its help in establishing a which is the first two weeks of disbursed for the first two technicians and barbers, supplementary in the Lower “seamless way” of making sure the period of National Pause, weeks of the National Pause 832 verified applications and House on Tuesday evening that they were able to facili- we would have received 6,122 was $2,080,000. Leaving the funds disbursed totalled for the Ministry of Energy, tate and process the numer- applications. As of the 8th of $1,420,000 available for dis- $416,000. He added that per- Small Business and ous applications received and March... 3,407 persons were bursement at this time. sons involved in the food serv- Entrepreneurship, Minister verify them, in order to facili- paid and as of yesterday “But you would recognise ices sector, such as operators of canteens and delis, 462 appli- cations were made for the first two-week period and $231,000 ‘It’s wrong!’ was paid. He went on to say that 280 GREEN PROGRAMME from applications were made by Page 1 taxi operators and $140,000 was paid to them; 289 appli- said, noting that it was also the cations were made by shops intention to see the space used and $433,500 was paid out; one weekend each month to and $482,500 was disbursed to facilitate a market for the sale the 964 verified vendors who of wares by members of the applied. community. Meanwhile, he said that the With the Clean and Green other aspect of the supple- programme also completing mentary is for the Division of similar projects at other loca- Energy and Natural Resources tions such as Flat Rock and in the amount of $375,756. He Fernihurst, Minister Forde explained that the sum is to said that she was “ashamed, assist that Division in being disappointed and angry” on able to make disbursements to learning that there were some property owners on the island, people who stole playground regarding payments for the equipment installed by the pro- petroleum quota. gramme. Calling the act wrong, “As you know,there are some unreasonable, selfish and properties where Government wicked, Minister Forde pub- is doing the necessary drilling, licly admonished the guilty etc. and people are entitled to parties. Minister of People Empowerment and Elder Affairs, Cynthia Forde and Minister of the Environment be compensated for the use of “For others, during the dead and National Beautification, Adrian Forde, sharing a word during yesterday’s proceedings. their land and resources taken of the night, to be removing the thereof, and that is part of equipment, I say it is wrong! at the end of the day, who are society of a large population of are we disenfranchising each what this sum of money is And it must be stopped because we disenfranchising? We are a about 95% black people. Why other?” she said. (MP) about,” he added. (JRT) Flexible work arrangement policy already in effect THE Flexible Work arrangement will also con- and that of the organisation. some other suitable arrange- Head of the Department. Arrangement Policy for the tribute to a reduction in absen- “The flexible arrangement ment that includes health, Telecommuting entails an Barbados Public Service has teeism, as employees will be must take into account the safety and welfare considera- employee performing specific been approved by Cabinet and able to balance their personal work of the ministry or depart- tions. work-related duties from home it is already in effect. and work commitments.” ment. There are some public of- A flexi-time arrangement or another remote location for Director General of Human The four types of flexible ficers whose functions cannot allows management and an a specified period. The officer Resources, Ministry of the working arrangements are: be performed at home, as was employee to agree, within cer- would be required to work from Public Service, Gail Atkins, said compressed week; flexi-time; evident when the island was tain limits, for example, when office at least one day per week, the new arrangements were staggered hours and telecom- shut down during the early to begin and end the work day unless there are extraordinary expected to result in a better muting. Some aspects of these stages of the COVID-19 pan- and where the work period can circumstances which would work-life balance for public of- arrangements are already demic in 2020, and again this vary from day-to-day. The basic prevent this from occurring. ficers and temporary employ- practised in some depart- year, during the period of na- requirement is the employee The extraordinary circum- ees, as well as benefits for min- ments/ministries across the tional pause,” she pointed out. must work the mandatory stances would be if an issue sig- istries and departments across public service. Ms. Atkins said the flexible number of hours that com- nificantly disrupts operations, the public service. The Director General said work arrangement would be prise the standard work week for example, fire, water or Ms. Atkins continued: “The public officers were expressing in place for an initial period, and must be present during electricity outage; if an issue implementation of this Flexible an interest in the available where it would then be as- some segment of the core time, occurs outside the workplace, Work Arrangement Policy options. She explained that sessed to see how it was work- which is between 8:15 a.m. such as a hurricane or other serves to modernise the public those officers could apply to the ing for the employee and em- and 4:30 p.m. natural disaster; or if a state service by bringing it into the Permanent Secretary or the ployer. In a compressed week, With staggered hours, the of emergency is imposed by 21st century. It is also expected Head of Department for the an employee works his or her start and end time of work Government, which limits to provide work-life balance for flexible arrangements. usual number of full-time hours hours for employees may vary movement. officers and improve productiv- However, she stressed that in fewer days by working longer while they complete a period Ms. Atkins underscored the ity within the public sector. working from home was not blocks of time per day. For ex- equal to a standard work day importance of this Flexible “Based on a recent study, a foregone conclusion for an ample, four days of work in one (for example, 7:30 a.m. to 3:45 Work Arrangement Policy and which was conducted for the employee who applied, as the week with three days off; ten p.m.; 8:00 a.m. to 4:15 p.m.; 9:00 said a sensitisation campaign Ministry of the Public Service, flexible arrangement must days’ work, normally completed a.m. to 5:15 p.m. and 10:00 a.m. would be rolled out shortly for we expect that this flexible accommodate his or her needs in a fortnight, into nine days,or to 6:15 p.m.), as agreed by the public officers. 4• Thursday March 11, 2021 The Barbados Advocate

Public sector investment programme and competitiveness agenda key pillars of Estimates 2021-2022 MINISTER in the that the competitiveness Ministry of Economic agenda underpins the Affairs and successful delivery of Investment, Marsha Government programmes Caddle, on Tuesday as well as the capacity highlighted the critical of the private sector to activities and commit- emerge ready for growth. ments of Government “Work on the national that are driving the payments system, digital- Estimates, as the isation and modernisation Appropriation Bill 2021 of the public sector and was laid in Parliament sustained efforts to im- Sherwin Parks on Tuesday evening. prove planning and licens- The Minister explained: ing are key. We have “As was the case pre- always said that good COVID, but is even more governance goes beyond so now since COVID tax and spend, but is also has been with us, about the legislative and Government’s first com- regulatory powers of mitment in its expendi- Government to make ture, alongside public citizens’ lives easier. health, is to the social “In the end, it will all be safety net and making about implementation.We sure people are able to are confident that the key survive. The allocations Ministries are each day you will see therefore becoming better organised continue to strengthen to deliver their pro- support to the work of grammes, and where im- the Welfare Department, plementation support is Child Care Board, needed, it will be given.” Household Survival A final but essential Programme and other key pillar of the economic agencies responsible for programme to which Ms. people’s well-being, and Caddle referred relates to for helping those who supporting the productive have been most impacted sectors and small business by the COVID crisis.” through Fund Access and Ms. Caddle also dis- other key work of the Shanice Wickham cussed Government’s role Ministry of Energy, Small in substituting for the eco- Business and Entre- nomic activity that was preneurship, as well as Missing persons lost as the private sector through a revitalised contracted. “In a case Enterprise Growth Fund THE Royal Barbados shaped face, round fore- where the private sector Limited. Police Force is seeking the head, brown full eyes, thin has had to standstill, not Minister in the Ministry of Economic Affairs and “We expect that with the assistance of the public eyebrows, a mole on the because they want to or Investment, Marsha Caddle. ongoing rollout of the vac- in locating two missing left side of her face above because of an absence of cination programme, and persons. her top lip, big pointed demand but because the sified programme of capi- Transport, Works, Water once those related proto- Missing are Sherwin nose, small pointed ears public health protocols tal works through our and Environment in par- cols are eventually estab- Parks, 24 years and and square shoulders. She and the preservation Public Sector Investment ticular, will be executing lished, some level of eco- Shanice Wickham, is slightly bow-legged, of life require it, Programme, which this an ambitious but critical nomic activity will return. 25 years old, both of speaks in a soft tone and Government must then Ministry co-ordinates so set of capital projects, We want to make sure Gemswick, St. Philip. has a Bajan accent. step in. And we have. We that people’s incomes are which will drive job-led all Barbadians are well Shanice has a tattoo have maintained public protected. economic activity in the placed to participate in Description for Sherwin of her daughter’s name sector employment and “This capital works pro- coming financial year.” and benefit from this Parks Felicity and a stethoscope are investing in the gramme, while initially Making further refer- recovery.” He is 5 feet 6 inches tall, on her left upper chest, the Barbados Employment slow to get off the ground, ence to another area Debate on the of a slim build and has a letter “S” on her left hand and Sustainable is now starting to come being co-ordinated by Estimates of Revenue and light brown complexion. between the thumb and Transformation (BEST) into its own, and the the Economic Affairs Expenditure begins on He has an oval-shaped index finger, a tattoo of a Programme and an inten- Ministries of Housing, Ministry, she explained Monday, March 15, 2021. head, small ears – both horse with a design on her pierced once, small light thighs and a tattoo on her brown eyes, broad nose, thighs that run to her rib thin lips, hair cut in a cage. When last seen, she ‘Corruption comes with high-level costs’ high-top fade, thin-shaved was wearing a brownish sideburns with a goatee. close fitting armhole dress ELECTION FINANCING disclosure; ceilings on con- ence; public office and the ture a representative sys- Sherwin has an erect and carrying a light brown from Back Page tribution limits; and the privileges associated with tem of governance, which appearance, short arms haversack. appropriately required lev- it are assigned to the un- is vested with limited re- and legs, speaks with a They advocate that it al- els of accountability and scrupulous and unsuited sources, and which is ex- Barbadian accent and has Anyone with informa- lows for the involvement of transparency”. campaign or party donor. posed to the vulnerabilities a pleasant manner. tion relative to the where- civic groups; that it coun- He reminded that “cor- That is the menace of associated with the formu- abouts of Sherwin Parks ters government limitation ruption comes with high- unchecked campaign fi- lation of policy platforms Description for Shanice and Shanice Wickham is on speech.” level costs to states. Monies nancing”. and the programme imple- Wickham asked to contact District Atherley suggested that are misappropriated; He said therefore, “it is mentation flowing there- She is about 5 feet 7 inches ‘C’ Police Station at 416- perhaps “what is required funds are diverted from imperative that any nation from, seeks to put in place tall, of brown complexion 8200, Police Emergency is a mixed approach in a needed programmes; con- state which pursues the a well-conceived frame- and slim build, has red- 211, Crime Stoppers at context where there is ro- tracts are awarded subject ideals of democracy,which work for anti-corruption coloured locks midway 1-800-TIPS (8477), or the bust regulation and full to special interests influ- seeks to develop and ma- and integrity in public life”. down her back, a heart- nearest Police Station. The Barbados Advocate Thursday March 11, 2021 • 5

Sir Hilary is UN Visionary Expert on Higher Education THE United Nations has higher education”. London; Professor Mpine is to envision the higher emphasizes firstly, the education landscape, Sir invited Professor Sir The invitation to Sir Makoe, from University of education landscape be- launch of a “reputation Hilary noted,“The success Hilary Beckles, Vice- Hilary from Francesc South Africa; Professor yond 2030 and to shape revolution” for The UWI, of The UWI is the basis of Chancellor of The Univer- Pedró, UNESCO-IESALC Simon Marginson from world opinion about the with a second phase to con- this very special opportu- sity of the West Indies (The Director, states, “You will University of Oxford and 2050 horizon. vert “reputation to rev- nity and is therefore a trib- UWI), to serve as an ex- have the opportunity to Professor Takyiwaa Sir Hilary was also se- enue.” It is considered one ute to my colleagues who pert for its “Futures of share your ideas and wis- Manuh from University of lected in 2017 to provide of the most visionary and have been in the engine Higher Education Project”. dom” while “stimulating Ghana. this visioning as President transformative strategic room doing what many Led by the UNESCO creative and imaginative The panel will provide of the 48-member associa- plans in global higher have said is impossible: International Institute for thinking and ideas about relevant data and ideas to tion, “Universities Carib- education and is the basis building a global elite Higher Education in Latin the futures of higher edu- inform the UNESCO- bean”, and has conceptu- of The UWI’s rocketing to university in a region suf- America and the Carib- cation from multiple and IESALC Futures of Edu- alised and implemented the top of regional and fering from systemic bean (UNESCO-IESALC), global perspectives.” cation Global Initiative The UWI’s Triple “A” global universities rank- economic decline to serve the project is intended to The five-member panel and will provide much of Strategic Plan built ings. as a beacon of hope for our “generate innovative and of experts includes Pro- the evidentiary basis for a around pillars of “Access”, Commenting on the in- people increasingly driven visionary ideas about the fessor Ronald Barnett report to be published in “Alignment” and “Agility”. vitation to shape the fu- into a mentality of doubt purpose and functions of from University College November 2021. The aim The two-phased strategy ture of the global higher with growing despair.” Finding solutions to the Green Monkey problem in Barbados

FOR years, farmers have major food source for Tips to keep the complained about the dis- the monkey population. monkeys at bay ruptive and destructive But with the disappear- Last year, the Barbados nature of the green mon- ance of the plantations, Government Information key in the agricultural sec- the monkeys started to Service (BGIS) published tor. And many food grow- raid the crops of small an article that included ers have said that the de- farmers. the downloadable docu- terrents they use are inef- Baulu outlined how ment “Best Practices in fective. shooting, although dracon- Green Monkey Regionally, the solutions ian, was effective and Deterrence: A Manual for are questionable, as these there was also the use of Farmers in Barbados”. In pests are either killed to dogs to protect crops. the document, the authors Green monkeys have been a big problem for farmers on the island for many years. reduce the population or suggested tree nets, enclo- captured for medical re- A regional issue sures, row covers, and liv- food from people’s proper- agricultural industry. In Barbados, recent dis- search purposes. In a 2020 article, ing fences (i.e. cactus or ties.With a growing food These pests have been cussion indicate that there But could natural deter- “Caribbean wrestles with other prickly plants). crisis in the region and the thriving in the region may be an effort to create rents like chicken manure mischievous invaders: For visual and acoustic effects of climate change, since the 17th century a pilot sterilisation pro- or Sargassum work; or monkeys” by Global deterrents, newspaper, environmental pests like due to the slave trade and gramme to manage the could technology like ul- Environmental Facility caution tape, and propane green monkeys are threat- the importation of the an- growing green monkey trasonic devices and mo- (GEF), it was noted that scare cannons, and ultra- ening to decimate the imals as pets. population. tion-sensing cameras be the country of St. Kitts sonic devices are sug- more effective? and Nevis has a popula- gested. Sargassum and In 2018, the Director of tion of over 60 000 green chicken manure carry a Barbados Primate monkeys, which is more strong scent and they are MORTGAGEE SALES Research Centre and than the human popula- most effective during the Wildlife Reserve, Jean tion of the island. rainy season. Other tech- Baulu, highlighted the St. Kitts and Nevis’ niques include planting MAKE OF REGISTRATION CONTACT: VEHICLE CAN BE emerging crisis in the Director of Agriculture, crops on wide-open lots of VEHICLE NUMBER 1-866-386-7149 VIEWED AT media. She noted that in Melvin James, stated that land with limited tree 1980, there were 14 000 in 2018, crude estimates cover, spacing out these monkeys and by 1995, the showed that 90 metric crops, and planting cheap number was the same on tonnes of food (one and desirable vegetables 2015 Kia Sportage MA 1765 the island after complet- month’s production) was and fruits near the mon- Crane and ing a survey. During the rendered unmarketable keys’ habitat to act as bar- Equipment Ltd 1990s, 2010, and 2018, due to feral animal inva- riers. 2016 Mazda 2 Bond # 8 about 65 000 monkeys sion. The manual also ex- MA 4589 were humanely captured However, these animals plored imaging and ultra- Hatchback Lower Estate for medical research pur- are used as a source of sonic devices to keep the St George poses. food on this island. monkeys at bay. But with Barbados So what was the cause Residents are known to a population of thousands, 2017 Kia Cerato M 7197 of the growing population consume the pest which is how effective will these in Barbados? The answer also called “tree mutton”. techniques be? Green could be found in the de- In St. Lucia, recent monkeys are adaptive and cline in sugar production sightings of green mon- smart. With the increase SEND SEALED BIDS TO: [email protected] and the scarcity of food in keys and Tufted Capuchin of activity during the day, CONDITIONS OF SALE: the island’s gullies. Monkeys have created including vehicular traf- concern for local authori- fic, these species are roam- 1. Vehicles are to be sold “as is where is” Reduction in ties. The Forestry Depart- ing at night with the assis- plantations lead to ment on the island tance of artificial lights 2. The Mortgagee does not bind itself to accept the highest or any offer. rapid increase acknowledged the biodi- and they are growing Baulu indicated that dur- versity threat of the more aggressive towards 3. Unacceptable bids would not be acknowledged. ing the 1990s, there were species which can affect humans who may try to 75 plantations growing reptiles (lizards) and bird chase them away. Some 4. Bids close March 15, 2021 crops and sugar cane, a populations. are even willing to steal 6 • Thursday March 11, 2021 The Barbados Advocate

‘No danger in taking vaccine’ THERE is no danger in generations to ensure they on reducing the spread of recent weeks as the gov- taking the AstraZeneca receive their jab. the virus in the community, ernment launched its vac- Covid-19 vaccine, says “The vaccine is the only and bringing the island one cination programme fol- medical practitioner Dr. thing we have to help to at- step closer to returning to lowing the donation of Raymond Massey. tenuate or decrease the se- normality. 100,000 doses of the Speaking as the first riousness of the illness. If “The vaccine reduces AstraZeneca Vaccine from guest on a new series cre- you are old and you have transmission in the com- India. ated by the COVID Com- an underlying condition munity – so the more peo- As of Monday March 8, munications Unit called and you get the virus, you ple who get the vaccine, the the island had vaccinated Covid Queries, he used the are likely to die or are likely less the transmission in the 49 393 persons; 20 761 opportunity to try to dispel to do badly or get ‘long community and the sooner males and 28 632 females. any myths suggesting the COVID’, and we know for we would be able to go out Meanwhile, through the vaccine was dangerous. sure that that is not so if and have ‘Q in the Com- COVAX facility another “There is absolutely no you do get the vaccine,” munity’ again,” he stated. batch of vaccinations is ex- support for it,” he assured, Massey explained. His sentiments echoed pected to land in the coun- while urging persons with In addition, he spoke on those made by several try in upcoming weeks. co-morbidities and older the impact the vaccine has medical professionals in (JMB)

Land (Title Proceedings) Act, 2011 BARBADOS (Act 2011-7) FORM 3 APPLICATION NO: RT2021000030

NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR DECLARATION OF OWNERSHIP LAND (TITLE DEEDS RESTORATION) ACT, CHAPTER 229C AND CERTIFICATE OF TITLE IN RESPECT OF OF THE LAWS OF BARBADOS Feminist activist Nalita Gajadhar. (Section 3) LAND AT BAXTERS, ST. JOSEPH CONTAINING Activist seeks clarity on 225,053.0 SQUARE METRES RESTORATION OF THE TITLE DEEDS DESTROYED BY DISASTER OR OTHERWISE, OR LOST OR STOLEN SUPREME COURT OF BARBADOS rise in local domestic IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUSTICE TAKE NOTICE that an application has been made to the Registrar of Titles by LACHMAN UDHARAM KHIALANI of 4th Avenue, CLAIM No. LTP42 of 2020 Belleville in the parish of Saint Michael in Barbados, for the restoration violence cases of the title deeds to the land situate at 4th Avenue, Belleville in the parish IN THE MATTER OF THE LAND (TITLE PROCEEDINGS) of Saint Michael in Barbados (more particularly described in the FEMINIST activist Nalita data, have we been able to ACT, 2011 (Section 3); Schedule hereto) on the ground that the original title deeds have been Gajadhar is seeking clar- separate that 83 per cent lost or mislaid and have never been recovered. ity on recent statistics to see what part of it was AND IN THE MATTER OF ALL THAT certain piece or parcel that show an increase of intimate partner violence, of land situate at Baxters in the parish of Saint Joseph in the ALSO TAKE NOTICE that unless notification is received at about 83 per cent in re- where we normally use in island of Barbados said to contain 225,053.0 square metres the Land Registry, “Warrens Office Complex”, Warrens, Saint Michael by ported incidents of domes- terms of a male partner or thereabouts (inclusive of 2791.6 square metres in road) as the 28th day of April 2021 that the original title deeds have not been lost tic violence in Barbados in beating the female part- shown on a Plan made and certified the 11th day of June or are being lawfully held by some other person, the Registrar of Titles the first two quarters of ner.Or what part of it was 2019 by O’Brian St. E Worrell, Land Surveyor ABUTTING shall immediately proceed to determine the said application according to 2020, which include the because there were people AND BOUNDING to the North partly on lands of Agricultural law. COVID-19 lockdown pe- that had violence that oc- Development Corporation (Haggatts Plantation) partly on riod. curred within the house- lands of Fitznorman Bryan and partly on a Road in Common Dated this 4th day of March 2021. The former Programme hold? Those are the things to the South partly on lands of Joseph Weekes, Joseph Officer at the Bureau of we need basically to sepa- Springer, Cecil Wilkie, Rhoda J. Marshall, Cuthbert C. Forde, YEARWOOD & BOYCE Gender Affairs described rate to have a greater un- Muriel Y. Roberts and partly on an unpaved road which leads Attorneys-at-Law for the Applicant to Cane Garden Road to the East partly on lands of Ian John the increase as ‘huge’ and derstanding of what is (Seniors Plantation) and partly on lands of the said is therefore querying what happening,” she said. SCHEDULE Agricultural Development Corporation (Haggatts Plantation) percentage of the data is Gajadhar was at the and to the West partly on lands of R. Lee, Daryl Samaroo, in fact “Intimate Partner time contributing to the ALL THAT land (formerly part of a larger area containing by Stephen Murray, Victor S. Goddard (lot 15), Denis Boyce (Lot Violence” as opposed to virtual dialogue on admeasurement 2579.37 square metres being the metric conversion 16), St. Clair Atherly (Lot 17), Trevor F Bryan (Lot 18), Marcia Domestic Violence, as “Current Gender from 27,765 square feet or thereabouts) situate at 4th Avenue, Belleville E. Beckles (Lot 19), Claren Lowe (lot 20), Herbert Small (Lot while they may appear to Challenges” hosted by the in the parish of Saint Michael in Barbados containing 780.82 21), Lewis Vaughn (lot 22), George Bryan (Lot 23), Liston H. be the same thing, and Embassy of Argentina, in square metres being the metric conversion from 8,405 square feet or Ward (Lot 24 and Lot 25), Ella Weekes (lot 26), Constance certainly have much over- collaboration with the thereabouts (of which area 23.23 square metres being the metric Bryan (Lot 27) and partly on a Road in Common 4.88 metres lap, they have two differ- High Commission of conversion from 250 square feet are contained in the road reserve) wide or however else the same may abut and bound ent meanings. Canada, in recognition of ABUTTING AND BOUNDING on lands now or late of Mrs. Gordon “We use the term do- International Women’s TAKE NOTICE THAT ROGER BERNARDOR THORPE and VALERIE Murray, on lands now or late of the Ladies Association for the Relief of mestic violence – I would Day on Monday evening. ELIZABETH ARTHUR also known as VALERIE ELIZABETH REIFER the Indigent Sick and Infirm, on lands formerly of Mrs. Goddard but now like us to separate it a bit She also suggested the or late of one Jones and on the Public Road called 4th Avenue or the Legal Personal Representatives and Administrators to the Estate of and talk about intimate establishment of transi- however else the same may abut and bound together with the ERMA VALEENE ROCK also known as ERMA V. ROCK (the Deceased) partner violence as op- tional housing to further dwellinghouse thereon called “Padamar”. of Belleplaine in the parish of St. Andrew in this Island have applied to posed to just domestic assist women fleeing abu- the High Court for a declaration of ownership and a Certificate of Title in The Title Deeds to be restored are: violence,” she expressed. sive relationships, given respect of the property described above in the name of the Deceased. “Were you getting inti- that the Shelter for (1) Conveyance dated the 22nd day of February 1974 recorded in the mate partner violence Battered Women is only Any person having any adverse claim, lien or charge or right of interest that increased to 83 per short-term safety. against the said property should submit the claim duly authenticated on Registration Office of Barbados on the 5th day of March 1974 as Deed Nos. 1151 of 1974 and made between The Ladies Association for the cent? Or were you getting “We are still taking oath to the Registrar of the Supreme Court, Bridgetown, on or before the violence within the home them into the shelter, and 22nd day of April 2021. Relief of the Indigent Sick and Infirm of the One Part and Kishinchand Jethanand Uttamchandani of the Other Part. because now you have a then what we are doing is large number of people in letting them out of the Any other person who has any information relating to the ownership of one household, and be- shelter after the period of the said property is invited to give such information in writing to the (2) Mortgage dated 31st day of July 1974 recorded in the Registration Registrar of the Supreme Court, Bridgetown, on or before the 22nd day Office of Barbados on the 7th day of August 1974 as Deed No. 4216 of cause they are in one time has expired,” she of April 2021. 1974 and made between Kishinchand Jethanand Uttamchandani of the household, then you have pointed out. One Part and The Bank of Nova Scotia of the Other Part. this fighting – people are “Because if we have Dated the 11th day of March, 2021 using the other person’s transitional housing, we (3) Further Charge dated the 27th day of February 1979 recorded in the property; stopping the can then help people to be Navisha Debideen-Worrell Registration Office of Barbados on the 8th day of March 1979 as Deed other persons from having able to learn, to use the Attorney at Law for the Claimants whose place of business and No. 1587 of 1979 and made between Kishinchand Jethanand rest; people are being in- skills that they were address for service is Anfield Law Chambers, 2nd Ave. Carter’s Uttamchandani of the One Part and The Bank of Nova Scotia of the vasive so there is ab- taught, and to be able to Gap Black Rock St. Michael. Other Part. solutely no privacy. build their own resources “So as we talk about as they go forward”. (TL) The Barbados Advocate Thursday March 11, 2021 • 7

Virtual healthcare helps save time, lives ON a typical recent “The rapid development Tuesday afternoon, Wang of technology also pro- Nan, a retired primary moted the effective schoolteacher living in docking and resource Shaoxing, Zhejiang optimization among indi- province, went to a com- viduals, families, commu- munity service station to nities and healthcare undergo a regular physi- institutions, offering cal examination. strong support to the real- With a smart eldercare ization of life-cycle health solution launched in the management,” Li said. community, the 62- To take advantage of year-old, who has been high technology to im- suffering from high blood prove the efficiency of first pressure for years, no aid, BOE launched a longer needs to visit hospi- smart first-aid solution. tals to monitor his health. During traditional “I can get thorough body emergency calls, old peo- exams in the community ple dialed emergency and the results, such as numbers, informed the blood pressure data, are operator of his/her exact uploaded to the online location and waited for an smart health manage- ambulance. ment system where my In contrast, BOE’s doctor can get access. smart first-aid solution, Once a problem is spotted, which is installed in smart I can get medical consul- home appliances, mobile tation services online apps and mobile mini pro- without the need to wait grams, automatically gets in line at brick-and-mor- access to the caller’s loca- tar hospitals,” Wang said. tion and health data. Photo taken on July 19, 2020 shows the Puti Island offshore windfarm in Laoting County, north China’s The smart health com- Through real-time video Hebei Province. munity solution was pro- calls, emergency call op- vided by Beijing-based erators are able to learn of BOE Technology Group on-site situations and Co Ltd, an internet of guide the caller in self-aid China’s new five-year blueprint paves things company providing until help arrives. intelligent interface prod- Furthermore,with such ucts and professional a solution, medical equip- way for 2060 carbon-neutrality services for information ment onboard ambu- BEIJING – China will 2030 and become carbon- data by the National lus packages are expected. interaction and human lances can monitor pa- take more measures to neutral before 2060. Energy Administration In 2016, the People’s health. tient signs in real time restructure its industry “As the world’s largest showed. Bank of China (PBOC), Specifically, when the and upload the data to a and energy mix in a developing nation, China “The development of the country’s central bank, solution is applied in com- hospital so that it is able greener way, and this needs to make greater ef- sectors with high energy issued and implemented a munities, it offers a set of to gain access to the pa- will lay a solid founda- forts than what developed consumption and heavy policy framework on green physical diagnostic equip- tient’s health condition in tion for peaking carbon countries did to achieve carbon emissions will be finance. Since then, green ment, such as sphygmo- advance, thus saving pre- dioxide emissions by the goal,” said Ding strictly curbed, and the financing took root and manometers, height and cious time. 2030 and achieving car- Kuiling, vice president of green transformation of spread across China. weight scales, Body Mass Wu Yushao, deputy bon neutrality by 2060. Shanghai Jiao Tong steel, oil and construction By the end of last year, Index and bone density head of the China Over the next five years University and an acade- industries will be pro- China’s outstanding green meters, and noninvasive National Committee on and beyond, China will mician with the Chinese moted,” the outline said. loans reached nearly 12 multiparameter detectors. Aging, said that smart control the aggregate Academy of Sciences. By 2030, China aims to trillion yuan (about 1.85 User data is automati- technologies solve prob- amount and intensity of Facing a tight timetable lower carbon dioxide emis- trillion U.S. dollars), offi- cally synchronized to lems in traditional elder- energy consumption, and arduous tasks, China sions per unit of GDP by cial data showed. BOE’s smart system care, including issues reduce the use of fossil should focus on the promo- over 65 percent from the The bank will give full where users can check re- related to home care, energy and advance the tion of renewable energy, 2005 level, raise the share play to financing for green sults and consult a human travel, safety protection, low-carbon transition of advance the research and of non-fossil energy in pri- development in resource or artificial intelligence health management and sectors including industry, development of energy mary energy use to around allocation, risk manage- doctor if necessary. basic psychological care. construction and trans- conservation technologies 25 percent, and bring the ment and market pricing, In addition, BOE’s “Modern technologies portation, according to the and cut carbon emissions, total installed capacity of said Chen Yulu, vice gover- smart health community such as IoT, big data and draft outline of the 14th said Ding, wind and solar electricity nor of the PBOC and a na- solution provides auto- AI are promoting the Five-Year Plan (2021- also a national political ad- to more than 1.2 billion tional political advisor. mated external defibrilla- ‘overtaking-on-a-corner’ 2025) for national eco- visor, adding that the kilowatts. Chen said the country tors to seniors living in process in China’s elder- nomic and social develop- country’s current energy An action plan for peak- would guide and leverage communities, offering care sector,” Wu said. ment and the long-range consumption and carbon ing carbon emissions by more financial resources timely cardiac emergency Liu from BOE said that objectives through the emissions remain huge as 2030 is expected to be un- to low-carbon and green assistance. in the future, the company year 2035. it is still in a stage of in- veiled within the year, ac- transformation projects Liu Jia’an, senior vice- plans to take advantage “The government will dustrialization. cording to a government through its macro policies, president of BOE and also of biochips, IoT and AI support related regions The outline noted work report. including monetary and co-chief executive officer technologies to further where conditions permit that China will further credit policies and manda- of the Smart Medicine optimize its smart health- to take the lead in peaking transform its energy con- Leverage green finance tory disclosure of green fi- and Engineering care management ecology, carbon emissions ahead of sumption structure by Apart from the clean en- nance-related informa- Integration Business of bring about “family-com- schedule,” said the outline promoting the wider use ergy campaign, China tion. BOE, said:“With the inte- munity-hospital” service unveiled during the ongo- of clean and renewable en- signals more efforts to China will also improve gration of healthcare and scenario linkage and data ing “two sessions.” ergy during the 2021-2025 promote comprehensive the system of green financ- technology, together with exchange, and provide period. green transformation in ing standards, focusing on the leapfrog development customers with life-cycle Go low-carbon Over the last five years, its economic and social de- three major areas – cli- of 5G,AI, big data, IoT and medical services running In September 2020, China the share of clean energy velopment. mate change, pollution life technologies, smart from prevention, diagno- announced that it will consumption in the coun- To facilitate the green control, and energy con- healthcare came into sis and treatment to reha- strive to bring its carbon try has risen from 19.1 upgrade of various sectors, servation and emission being. bilitation. emissions to a peak before percent to 24.3 percent, more green finance stimu- reduction, he added. 8 • Thursday March 11, 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 Biden’s $1.9tn Covid relief bill For the health passes US Congress PRESIDENT Joe Biden’s Republicans to vote the bill’s price tag. said the government of our people $1.9 trillion (£1.4tn) relief against it. They have called for var- needed to “go big” in order bill to help Americans deal Biden announced ious elements of the pack- to boost the flagging econ- FOOD is important. It is food that determines our with the impact of the shortly after the vote that age to be smaller and more omy. physical and mental health. Healthy food is even Covid-19 pandemic has he will sign it into law targeted, including sug- Democrats – who control more vital, as it provides our bodies with the cleared its final hurdle in tomorrow. gesting stimulus cheques both chambers of Congress nutrients and energy we need to grow and develop, Congress. “This legislation is about should not go to people by narrow margins – have and more significantly to be healthy. So it stands to The House of Rep- giving the backbone of this who have not lost income largely stuck together and reason, if you eat unhealthy food, you will be resentatives approved the nation – the essential in the past year. managed to retain most of unhealthy. massive economic aid plan workers, the working peo- “House Democrats have what was initially pro- The fact is that much of what we eat is responsi- 220-211 yesterday along ple who built this country, abandoned any pretence of posed. ble for the growing number of non-communicable partisan lines, with no the people who keep this unity,” House Republican The final bill includes diseases (NCDs) being acquired – not just here in Republicans voting in country going – a fighting Leader Kevin McCarthy one-off direct payments Barbados, but worldwide, as a lot of the food we con- favour. chance,” the president said said on the floor ahead of worth $1 400 to be sent off sume does not have any nutritional value. These Having already passed in a statement. the vote. to most Americans and NCDs are shortening our life expectancy and it is through the Senate, the re- The package has been “After five relief bills, it is extends weekly jobless reported that the four major NCDs – cardiovascular lief package now heads to broadly popular among on track to be the first benefits until September. diseases, cancers, chronic respiratory disease and Mr Biden’s desk to be Americans. According to a passed by strictly party It also allocates $350 bil- diabetes, account for 80 percent of all premature signed into law. March Pew Research lines.” lion to state and local gov- NCD-related deaths. This sixth Covid-19 re- Center poll, 70% of US He noted it was the most ernments, some $130bn to However,preventing NCDs, or controlling them, is lief bill is a major legisla- adults surveyed expressed expensive single bill in US school reopening, $49bn not just an individual’s responsibility, but the State tive win for Biden. support for the bill, includ- history. for expanded Covid-19 and the private sector also have roles to play, The bill passed with 220 ing 41% of Republicans. When announcing the testing and research, as ensuring that the requisite environment is recreated Democrats in favour. But Republicans in so-called American Rescue well as $14bn for vaccine for persons to be healthy.The unfortunate reality is One Democrat joined Congress have objected to Plan in January, Biden distribution. that many of us are choosing unhealthy food options because they are readily available and inexpensive. It is cheaper to buy pasta, canned prod- ucts and sugar-laden beverages, than it is to buy Royal response fails to end anger fruits and vegetables, and it is easier to frequent fast-food restaurants than it is to actually cook meals at home and these realities have contributed to the over Meghan racism claims growing incidence of obesity in our country. Obesity figures worldwide are on the rise, and LONDON – Buckingham been for Harry and exists between Harry and after a heart procedure. there is even more concern about childhood obesity Palace’s response to Prince Meghan,” the palace said. Meghan and the Windsors Anna Whitelock, direc- as it is these young people that are our future Harry and Meghan’s alle- “The issues raised, partic- in the UK,” Owens said. tor of the Centre for leaders. It seems therefore that, now more than ever, gations of racism and mis- ularly that of race, are Meghan, who is biracial, the Study of Modern countries in general must promote nutrition policies treatment has failed to concerning. While some said in the interview she Monarchy at Royal to help establish healthier environments for quiet the controversy,with recollections may vary, was so isolated and miser- Holloway, University of citizens. some observers criticising they are taken very seri- able as a working member London, said the palace’s Certainly we support the call made by the Healthy the royal family for not ously and will be ad- of the royal family that she brief message had “hard- Caribbean Coalition, for Caribbean governments to forcefully condemning dressed by the family pri- had suicidal thoughts, yet ened the lines” between ban the sale and marketing of sugar-sweetened bev- racism and suggesting the vately.” when she asked for mental people who believe the erages; taxation on sugar-sweetened beverages and couple’s version of events The comments were health assistance from the monarchy is an outdated to have front-of-package nutrition warning labels, to may not be accurate. the palace’s first since the palace’s human resources bastion of inherited white help protect the health of our region’s children. “Too little, too late” was interview rocked the royal staff, she was told they privilege and those who The latter measure is one that may encounter the the verdict of royal com- family – and touched off couldn’t help because she see it as cherished na- most difficulty, as there are still so many food prod- mentator Peter Hunt, who conversations around the wasn’t a paid employee. tional institution. ucts manufactured in the region and imported, which also criticised the palace’s world about racism, men- She also said Harry told Fallout from the inter- do not even carry the standard nutritional labelling 61-word statement for say- tal health and even the re- her there were “concerns view is likely to fuel the and so you cannot tell the serving size, how many ing the issue would be lationship between Britain and conversations” about debate over the future of calories or the fat, salt, sugar or cholesterol content. dealt with privately as a and its former colonies. the colour of her baby’s the monarchy and its role Why is this? It is not mandatory. Added to that, family matter. Those tensions only skin when she was preg- both in Britain and the there are even some product labels that are not “This delayed, tame built as the public waited nant with their son, other countries for which written in English, yet those products are allowed to statement went for pre- to see how the royal family Archie. the queen serves as head make their way onto the shelves. dictability when unpre- would respond. The interview, seen by of state, Whitelock said. Then we have healthcare leaders saying that we dictability – stepping out The statement should almost 50 million viewers Besides the UK, the queen need to watch what we eat. But how can we, if we do of the Windsor comfort lower the temperature of worldwide, has divided remains head of state for not know the nutritional value of a lot of what we zone – was what was the debate, but media in- opinions. Many people 15 countries, most of consume? Certainly this deserves urgent attention needed,” Hunt wrote on terest in the story isn’t have backed Meghan, say- which were once part of from the Ministry of Health and Wellness, the the website of the influen- going away and there will ing the allegations demon- the British Empire,includ- Barbados National Standards Institution and tial British magazine The be pressure for the palace strate the need for change ing Australia, Canada, the Department of Commerce, and if it calls for leg- Spectator. to publicly address Harry in an institution that New Zealand and island islation, then create it, because nutritional labels The statement, issued and Meghan’s concerns, hasn’t kept pace with nations in the Caribbean. that are easy to see and read, should be as routine on behalf the queen, was said Ed Owens, a historian the #MeToo and Black “That’s a debate that’s as including the ingredient lists on food packages. released 36 hours after the of British monarchy and Lives Matter movements. been held in check, in large Likewise, fast food establishments and restaurants interview of the Duke and author. “There are big Others stand behind the part, given the length of should also be made to provide nutritional informa- Duchess of Sussex by questions here that need royal family,criticising the the queen’s reign and in tion either on the products, in-store, or on their web- Oprah Winfrey was broad- to be answered, and I couple for making their respect to her and the sites. This may be costly for businesses, but could go cast in the United States. think the press, both in the damning allegations at a role that she’s played,” a long way in helping to promote good eating habits. “The whole family is UK, Europe and in the time when Harry’s 99- Whitelock said. “But it’s Policymakers must recognise the duty they have saddened to learn the full USA, are going to continue year-old grandfather, going to happen, and it’s to protect the people. Understandably, they may extent of how challenging to ask questions about the Prince Philip, remains just a question of when, want to strike the right balance between the health the last few years have family relationship that hospitalised in London not if.” of the nation and the wealth of the private sector that produces or imports the food and employs people.But Telephone: 467-2000 News Fax: 434-1000 News Editor: Dorian Bryan Executive Editor: Allison Downes remember, the wealth of the private sector and the E-mail Address: [email protected] Business Editor: Jewel Brathwaite General Manager: Sandra Clarke Assistant Managing Director: Sean Eteen Website: www.barbadosadvocate.com Sports Editor: Corey Greaves nation as a whole, depends on the health of the Publisher: Sir Anthony Bryan people. @The Barbados Advocate @barbadosadvocate The Barbados Advocate Thursday March 11, 2021 • 9

Motorists urged to provide accurate info

MOTOR vehicle acci- priority of the calls that relative to the vehicle or submitted, with no re- dents are nothing to be should be made – these vehicles involved, the pol- sulting disputes or anom- desired, but a seamless being to the Police, icyholder and/or driver at alies that require further claims process can Ambulance Service, the the time of the accident, investigation, then the make an unfortunate insurance company’s ac- such as a valid driver’s claim should be settled incident better. This is cident response service, licence; along with infor- pretty easily. why Sagicor General along with family,” said mation on any injured “This is unfortunately is urging all motor in- Watson. parties. not always the case, as surance policy holders “Regardless of the final “In instances where the disputes do arise with one to provide as much ac- order, one call that should accident response team is or multiple parties not curate information always be made to ensure called to the scene, they willing to accept liability as possible when sub- that all the relevant post- will ensure that these and therefore be respon- mitting an accident accident information is details are captured. If in- sible for financing the set- claim. gathered, is to the acci- dividuals choose not to in- tlement. It is for this rea- The advice comes from dent response service, be- volve the response team, son that we would always Leo Watson, Sagicor cause this guarantees they can visit www.sagi- recommend calling our General Insurance (SGI) that a representative cor.com to download our response team to the Inc’s Claims Manager – from the insurance com- claims form, gather the scene. However, in the Barbados & The Eastern pany would be on hand to information themselves event that this is not pos- Caribbean, who outlined accurately and compre- and submit it along with sible, the policyholder some of the details that hensively capture the an estimate for repairs or should capture as much individuals should pay necessary information to medical receipts to be of the information on the close attention to when in facilitate the claims set- reimbursed.” claims form as they can such a situation. tlement process,” the He made the point, before leaving the scene.” “The first thing that Regional Claims Mana- however, that the safest Watson reiterated that individuals should do im- ger explained. approach is to have the the overall goal of these mediately after an acci- Some of the critical accident response unit measures is first and dent, if safe to do so, is areas he identified as present whenever and foremost to determine check on the physical having a significant im- wherever possible, espe- who is truly at fault, fol- health of all parties in- pact on the timeframe in Leo Watson, Sagicor General Insurance (SGI) Inc’s cially as it relates to the lowed by reducing any volved. This would help which a claim can be Claims Manager – Barbados & The Eastern impartial recording of delay in the time it takes to determine the order of settled, includes details Caribbean. statements of the parties to settle the claim for the involved and other wit- purpose of repairing or nesses; in addition to the replacing the vehicle(s) comprehensive documen- involved; reimbursing the tation of the accident relevant parties medical Warren Buffett’s net scene through the use of expenses incurred, within photography and meas- the policy’s specified lim- urements where neces- its, along with the cost to sary. repair or replace any worth reaches $100 billion “Once everything is ac- damaged or destroyed curately documented and personal items. WARREN Buffett’s for- tune reached $100 billion yesterday, as investors BANK RATES drove the stock price for his company Berkshire Commercial bank rates to the public at the close of Hathaway Inc to a record business yesterday by the Central Bank of Barbados. level. Buffett’s net worth, as Valid for March 11, 2021 measured by Forbes mag- Notes: azine, comes almost en- Currency Buying Selling tirely from owning about Belizean Dollar 1.00000 1.00000 one-sixth of Berkshire, a Canadian Dollar 1.56282 1.60905 roughly $600 billion com- East Caribbean $ 0.73704 0.74445 pany. Euro 2.33484 2.43316 Berkshire’s stock price Pound Sterling 2.72767 2.84253 has surged higher in United States Dollar 1.98000 2.02857 March, with its Class Demand/Sight: A shares surpassing Currency Buying Selling Belizean Dollar 0.99688 1.00313 $400 000 yesterday. Canadian Dollar 1.57172 1.60764 That came after the East Caribbean Dollar 0.73843 0.74306 Omaha, Nebraska-based Euro 2.36910 2.41806 company on Feb. 27 said Guyana Dollar 0.00942 0.00948 fourth-quarter operating Pound Sterling 2.76769 2.82489 results improved despite United States Dollar 1.99000 2.02768 the coronavirus pandemic, Telegraphic Transfer while gains in Apple Inc Currency Buying Selling and other stocks fuelled Berkshire Hathaway Chairman Warren Buffett. Belizean Dollar 0.99688 1.00313 a $35.8 billion overall Canadian Dollar 1.57470 1.60764 East Caribbean Dollar 0.73843 0.74306 profit. than $37 billion when Buffett was once the formed in 2021, and some Euro 2.37356 2.41806 The 90-year-old they were made. world’s richest person but analysts raised their price Guyana Dollar 0.00942 0.00948 Buffett’s net worth would Berkshire was a failing has been bypassed by sev- targets this month. Pound Sterling 2.77290 2.82489 be higher had he not in textile company when eral executives whose Forbes said Buffett United States Dollar 1.99375 2.02768 2006 begun donating his Buffett took control in companies’ stock prices ranks fifth on its list of Berkshire shares to the 1965. It now owns more have risen faster. the world’s richest people, INDICATIVE RATES FOR SOME REGIONAL Bill & Melinda Gates than 90 businesses such Before this year, after Amazon.com’s Jeff CURRENCIES AS ADVISED BY THE Foundation and four fam- as the Geico car insurer Berkshire’s stock had Bezos, Tesla’s Elon Musk, RESPECTIVE CENTRAL BANKS ily charities. and BNSF railroad, and trailed the Standard & LVMH Moet Hennessy’s N.B.: These rates are not meant to be used for trading. Buffett had previously ended last year with Poor’s 500 including divi- Bernard Arnault and his BDS$ Guyana Dollar 0.00945 owned nearly one-third of $281.2 billion of stocks. dends over the prior family, and the philan- Jamaica Dollar 0.01352 Berkshire, and his dona- One of the world’s most decade. thropist and Microsoft T&T Dollar 0.29733 tions have totalled more celebrated investors, The stock has outper- co-founder Bill Gates. 10 • Thursday March 11, 2021 The Barbados Advocate

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Late Sandals Chairman receives Saint Lucia Cross THE LATE Founder and Chairman three decades, since he first came here. of Sandals Resorts International, My family and I are beyond humbled.We the Hon. Mr. Gordon ‘Butch’ Stewart feel truly blessed and appreciative to be OJ, CD, Hon. LLD, has been a part of this society and for this recogni- honoured by the Government of tion bestowed on my dad is beyond words. Saint Lucia with the award of the “I know he would be extremely proud to Saint Lucia Cross (SLC). have received such an honour just as I The announcement was made as the also know that the investment he made Caribbean nation marked its 42nd in Saint Lucia was always a labour of anniversary of Independence on February love, and that it was his privilege in 22, 2021, and the award was officially contributing to making Saint Lucia one presented on Sunday,March 7 at a virtual of the most sought-after holiday destina- ceremony in Castries, the St. Lucian tions in the world. Saint Lucia, we will capital. continue to stand by you, we love you and The late Sandals Chairman was lauded we appreciate you.” for distinguished service in the field Sandals Resorts International opened of tourism, entrepreneurship and its first hotel in Saint Lucia; the Sandals philanthropy. Regency La Toc Golf Resort and Spa some In accepting the award on behalf of the 28 years ago, and now has three resorts Stewart family, his son Adam Stewart in Saint Lucia with the addition of CD, the Executive Chairman of Sandals Sandals Halycon Beach Resort and Spa, Adam Stewart CD, the Executive Chairman of Sandals Resorts International with Resorts International, expressed thanks and the Sandals Grande Saint Lucian the award. to the Governor General, Prime Minister Beach Resort and Spa. The resort com- and Government, as well as the people of pany has also completed work on the new to GDP. more about the Caribbean and Saint Saint Lucia and the close to 1 700 Sandals 18-hole Greg Norman-designed Sandals In commenting on the passing of the Lucia because of ‘Butch’ Stewart, our team members, adding that his Golf and Country Club at Cap Estate. late Sandals Chairman in January,Prime tourism product is surviving in spite of family was very humbled to accept Today Sandals stands as Saint Lucia’s Minister of Saint Lucia, the Hon. Allen COVID in large measure because of the award. largest hotel company and a leading pri- Chastanet noted, “Thousands of persons ‘Butch Stewart’ and the Caribbean “My dad has held a special love for vate sector employer, as well as a major in this region have jobs and careers be- tourism industry is as strong as it is today Saint Lucia and its people for almost foreign exchange earner and contributor cause of ‘Butch’ Stewart, the world knows because of ‘Butch’ Stewart.”

808 more JA Health Ministry: 580 people COVID cases trained for vaccination project KINGSTON, Jamaica – Permanent be administered the vaccines through the as Jamaica’s Secretary in the Ministry of Health and South East Regional Health Authority Wellness, Dunstan Bryan, says that, to (SERHA), 530 through Western Regional date, some 580 people have been trained Health Authority (WRHA), 520 through jabs begin to be part of the country’s vaccination North East Regional Health Authority programme. (NERHA), and 300 through Southern KINGSTON, Jamaica – The Ministry Bryan made the disclosure while re- Regional Health Authority (SRHA), the of Health and Wellness reported that sponding to questions regarding the Health Ministry said. Jamaica recorded 808 new cases turnout of nurses for training sessions, At the end of week one,the Government of COVID-19 and three virus-related during a virtual press conference on intends to vaccinate 17 050 healthcare deaths on Tuesday. March 8. workers, according to the Permanent This pushes the total confirmed “We have had several training sessions Secretary. cases of the virus since the outbreak over the last three weeks with full partic- Jamaica received the first 50 000 doses in the island to 28 273, of which ipation of different types of healthcare of vaccines from India, at the Norman 12 934 are active and the death toll workers that will be part of the overall im- Manley International Airport, on to 463. plementation,” he said. March 8. The ministry said the latest deaths The Government was to administer the The vaccination process is slated to be include a 66-year-old female from first set of vaccines in the fight against the rolled out in three phases. Phase one is St Elizabeth, a 62-year-old female coronavirus (COVID-19) starting yester- categorised as vulnerable groups; phase from St Catherine and a 28-year-old Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of day,Wednesday, March 10.s two, essential to economic activity; and female from Westmoreland, whose Health and Wellness, Dunstan Bryan. A total of 1 930 people were expected to phase three, general public. deaths were previously reported under investigation. Another death was also reported under investiga- tion yesterday. Shortage forces T&T to take smaller COVAX first batch Meanwhile, the ministry said of the new cases reported, 434 are females PORT OF SPAIN,Trinidad – Trinidad tire shipment because you never via the COVAX facility. This first and 337 are males with ages ranging and Tobago will receive only a third of can tell what can happen and an allocation of the COVID-19 vaccine will from 14 days to 98 years. the first batch of vaccines allocated entire shipment might be delayed,” be delivered to Trinidad and Tobago The parish which reported the to it by the COVAX facility come Deyalsingh explained. by March 2021.” At that time, it was highest number of cases today is month-end. “We felt at this stage, with things maintained that the doses would Kingston and St Andrew with 216 During a virtual press conference being so uncertain in the global scene arrive by the end of February, early cases, while St Catherine reported Monday, Minister of Health Terrence with supply not being able to keep up March. 142 new virus cases. The other cases Deyalsingh said they would have had to with demand, that it is better to take Although the ministry maintained were reported in St James (57), wait until May to receive the full quota this first tranche of 33 600 and begin the broad figure of 100 000 to 120 000 St Thomas (53), Trelawny (53), of 100 800 doses originally promised. our vaccination programme.” expected doses up to late February, the Manchester (47), St. Ann (47), Instead, he said the ministry decided PAHO’s three-month window for the COVAX Facility Interim Distribution Hanover (44), Westmoreland (36), to take a smaller batch of 33 600 delivery of vaccines was not previously Forecast published by the World Health Clarendon (33), St Elizabeth (33), upfront. disclosed to the public. In its initial Organisation (WHO) on February 3 St Mary (26), and Portland (21). “We were allocated 100 800 (for announcement of the allocation on listed T&T for receipt of 100 800 doses. The ministry also reported 50 more collection) according to PAHO (Pan January 30, the ministry said the On February 27, Deyalsingh confirmed recoveries, pushing the total American Health Organisation) be- country was “allocated an initial the specific figure. However, by then recoveries to 14 645. tween March and May… we decided to 100 000 to 120 000 doses of the the expected arrival date of the doses go this route and not to wait for the en- Oxford-AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine shifted to the end of March. The Barbados Advocate Thursday March 11, 2021 • 13 Brazil’s ‘Lula’ slams Bolsonaro, avoids comment on new run for presidency SAO PAULO – Former Brazilian union he once headed in Sao Bernardo do so far. President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva Campo, outside Sao Paulo, arguing Supreme Court Justice Luiz Edson criticised incumbent Jair Bolsonaro political dialogue must be restored Fachin annulled two convictions against yesterday for the government’s despite Brazil’s divisions. da Silva arguing the cases were tried in failings in the COVID-19 pandemic “This country has no government, this the wrong jurisdiction. That means the and the economy, but avoided giving country doesn’t take care of the economy, ruling may not affect numerous other out hints on whether he will make of job creation, wages, health care, convictions of powerful businessmen and another run for the presidency the environment, education, young politicians also swept up in the sprawling next year. people.” “Car Wash” investigations centred on the Speaking for the first time since his two Da Silva also said he will seek advice state-run oil giant Petrobras. sentences were annulled by a top judge on from business leaders and right-leaning Fachin said in his ruling that da Silva’s Monday, the leftist leader that governed politicians on the fight against COVID-19 cases don’t have any relationship with between 2003 and 2010 said Bolsonaro and government handouts during the Petrobras, as lawyers of the president must be stopped from getting reelected, pandemic and job creation. have argued for years. but added the choice of the Workers’ Party The former president, who contracted Da Silva was jailed in April 2018, candidate will come only “at the the novel coronavirus during a visit to missed the general election won by appropriate time.” Cuba in December,said Brazilians should Bolsonaro and got released in November The 75-year-old did not take himself not follow what he labelled as imbecilic 2019 due to a decision of the country’s top out of the group of potential bidders. decisions of the president during the court that a person can be imprisoned “Do not be afraid of me,” da Silva said management of the pandemic, which only after all appeals have been Former Brazilian President Luiz Inácio in a press conference at the metalworkers’ has killed nearly 270 000 in Brazil exhausted. Lula da Silva. Experts issue warning as hospitals ‘close to collapse’ in Brazil HEALTH systems in most of Brazil’s more than 70 000 cases, a 38% increase on said Roberto Kraenkel, of the Covid-19 including rapid vaccination, lockdowns, largest cities are close to collapse because last week, according to local media. The Brazil Observatory, told the Washington and strict social distancing measures – to of Covid-19 cases, its leading health surge in cases has been attributed to the Post. get the situation under control. institute warns. spread of a highly contagious variant of World Health Organization Director Viruses do not respect borders. The More than 80% of intensive care unit the virus – named P1 – which is thought General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus worry is that the P1 variant is a looming beds are occupied in the capitals of to have originated in the Amazon city has described the situation in Brazil as threat over the progress made in the 25 of Brazil’s 27 states, Fiocruz said. of Manaus. "very concerning" and warned of a region and the wider world. Experts warn that the highly conta- Preliminary data from the University of possible regional spillover. Current vaccines are, on the whole, still gious variant in Brazil may have knock- São Paulo, Imperial College London and Scientists are concerned that Brazil has effective against the variant but may be on effects in the region and beyond. Oxford University suggests the P1 variant almost become a “natural laboratory” – less so than against the earlier versions of The country has recorded more than could be up to twice as transmittable where people can see what happens when the virus they were designed to fight. 266 000 deaths and 11 million cases since as the original version of the virus. coronavirus goes relatively unchecked. Much of this evidence comes from lab the pandemic began. It also suggests that the new variant Some warn the country is now a breed- studies and preliminary research involv- It has the second highest number of could evade immunity built up by having ing ground for new variants of the virus, ing a relatively small number of people. deaths in the world after the US and the had the original version of Covid. The unhindered by effective social distancing Studies are ongoing but experts will get third highest number of confirmed cases. chance of reinfection is put at between and fuelled by vaccine shortages. their most robust understanding of how Despite this, President Jair Bolsonaro 25% and 60%. That’s because the longer a virus circu- well these vaccines work against P1 as has consistently opposed quarantine Last week, the Fiocruz Institute said lates in a country,the more chances it has they continue to monitor people who have measures and expert advice on fighting that P1 was just one of several “variants to mutate – in this case giving rise to P1. been vaccinated in the real world. coronavirus. of concern” that have become dominant in Scientists say it is partly the spread of Scientists are confident that, if On Tuesday the country recorded 1 972 six of eight states studied by the Rio de P1 around Brazil that is behind the cur- necessary, vaccines can be tweaked Covid deaths, a new daily record. Janeiro-based organisation. rent devastating upsurge in infections. fairly quickly to work against new According to Fiocruz, 15 state capitals “This information is an atomic bomb,” Global experts are calling for a plan – variants. have intensive care units (ICUs) that are at more than 90% capacity including Rio de Janeiro, Brasilia and São Paulo. Two cities– Porto Alegre and Campo President of Guatemala picks COS for top court seat Grande – have exceeded ICU capacity. In its report, the institute warned that GUATEMALA CITY – Guatemala’s pres- Giammattei’s right hand. She has been discussion. figures pointed to the “overload and even ident chose his chief of staff and one of his criticised for alleged influence peddling Selecting the new members of collapse of health systems”. closest advisers to fill a seat on the and favouring people close to the presi- the Constitutional Court has roiled “The fight against Covid-19 was lost in country’s highest court yesterday,raising dent in state business. Guatemalan pros- Guatemalan politics since last year. 2020 and there is not the slightest chance questions about the government’s ecutors declined to investigate after The court decides almost all of the most of reversing this tragic circumstance commitment to combating corruption. Lemus refused to produce information re- contentious political, judicial and criminal in the first half of 2021,” Fiocruz’s Jesem President Alejandro Giammattei quested by the Special Prosecutor Against issues that arise in Guatemala and the Orellana said, quoted by AFP. selected Leyla Lemus Arriaga for Impunity. outgoing court was seen as an important “The best we can do is hope for the a five-year term on the Constitutional In a televised meeting of less than an bulwark against some of the most ill- miracle of mass vaccination or a radical Court among three options he accepted hour, there was no discussion of Lemus’ intentioned legal manoeuvres. The mem- change in the management of the from at least 15 presented by his qualifications.Vice President Guillermo bers will hold their seats for five years and pandemic. Impunity in management cabinet. Castillo called for an open discussion, the selection process has been filled seems to be the rule.” Lemus, 47, is a lawyer and has a which was denied by Giammattei. He op- with accusations of collusion and On Tuesday, the country also recorded doctorate in law, but is considered posed Lemus’ selection due to the lack of corruption.

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Met officer arrested on Australian suspicion of murder admits filming A SERVING Met police taunts of dying officer has been ar- rested on suspicion of murder following the disappearance of Sarah policewoman Everard. Ms Everard, 33, was last AN Australian man has Taylor as she remained seen a week ago in pleaded guilty to filming pinned under the lorry a Clapham, south London, and mocking police offi- court previously heard. on her way home from a cers as they lay dying at a Experts said she was friend’s house. crash scene. most likely still alive at The suspect, in his 40s, Richard Pusey, 42, ad- the time. is an officer with the mitted to the rare charge "There you go.Amazing, Parliamentary and of outraging public de- absolutely amazing," he Diplomatic Protection cency as well as drug and said, according to vision Command, the Met said. other offences. from the constable's body- A woman, in her 30s, is Pusey was in his car on worn camera which was also in custody after being a Melbourne freeway last tendered to a court. arrested on suspicion of as- year when he was pulled "All I wanted was to go sisting an offender. over by four officers for home and have some The Met said Ms speeding. sushi," he added, before Everard had not yet been While the officers were using expletives to blame found. making his arrest, all four the officers for ruining his Her cousin, Tom Specialist officers have been drafted in from across the Met Police to help were struck by a passing Porsche sports car. Everard, said the family with the search. lorry that had veered out He fled the scene on want to “focus on the facts of its lane. Melbourne's Eastern as they emerge”. “We have to believe Ashford. uniformed patrolling of Senior Constables Freeway shortly after. “I want to encourage Sarah will still be found The arrested officer,who diplomatic premises – in- Lynette Taylor and Kevin The lorry driver, people to come forward and brought back safely.” was initially held on suspi- cluding Downing Street, King and Constables Glen Mohinder Singh Bajwa, with anything they might Officers are currently cion of kidnap, is also being the Palace of Westminster, Humphris and Josh has pleaded guilty to four have, and to continue sup- searching locations in questioned about a sepa- as well as foreign em- Prestney died at the charges of culpable driv- porting the Police investi- London and Kent includ- rate allegation of indecent bassies in London. scene. ing causing death and will gation,” the 36-year-old ing a property in Deal and exposure. He was off-duty at the Pusey had been stand- face another court hear- added. an area of woodland near He was responsible for time of his arrest. ing a few metres away ing this week. and avoided the crash, Pusey, a mortgage bro- but afterwards pulled out ker, was arrested at his his phone and began film- home after the crash. He Tanzanian President John Magufuli ing for over three min- was initially charged with utes. speeding, drug possession He stood over and and reckless conduct of- ‘in Kenyan hospital with COVID’ taunted Senior Constable fences. TANZANIA’S President John Magufuli is being treated in hospital in Mining firm Kenya and is in a critical condition, opposition leader Tundu Lissu has told the BBC, citing well- pays record placed sources. He has had coronavirus and a cardiac arrest, Mr Lissu said he been told. $2bn fine over Mr Magufuli, who has not been seen in public for 11 days, has faced criti- cism for his handling of Arctic oil spill Covid-19. The East African nation A MINING firm has paid that this [money] is used has not published its coro- a record $2bn (£1.4bn) primarily to improve the navirus cases since May fine over a huge oil spill environmental situation and refuses to buy vac- that caused one of in [the city of] Norilsk it- cines. Russia’s worst environ- self and the surrounding The 61-year-old presi- mental disasters. region,” President Putin dent has called for prayers Norilsk Nickel, the told a government meet- and herbal-infused steam world’s leading nickel and ing. therapy to counter the The 61-year-old president, nicknamed “The Bulldozer", is serving his second palladium producer, said The penalty is the virus. term in office. it had paid the fine on biggest ever issued for en- Earlier this month, at a Wednesday. vironmental damage in funeral for a top presiden- treated for Covid-19. able to independently con- es Salaam on 27 February. The fuel spill last May Russia, officials say. tial aide, Mr Magufuli said firm this. Nairobi Hospital also saw 21,000 tonnes of Norilsk Nickel, also Tanzania had defeated ‘Silence irresponsible’ There has been no offi- said it could not comment. diesel pour from one of the known as Nornickel, was Covid-19 last year and Mr Lissu said he had been cial response from the gov- Mr Lissu told the BBC company’s storage tanks told to pay the fine by a would win again this year. told that President ernment, which has that the government’s si- into rivers and lakes in Russian court in February The aide died hours Magufuli was flown to warned against publish- lence was fuelling ru- Russia’s Arctic north. and chose not to appeal. after the vice-president of Kenya for treatment at ing unverified information mours, was irresponsible, It prompted President Its net profits for 2020 the country’s semi-au- Nairobi Hospital on about the Tanzanian and the president’s health Vladimir Putin to declare fell by 39% as a result of tonomous islands of Monday night. leader, who was last seen should not be a private a state of emergency. the fine, Reuters news Zanzibar, who was being The BBC has not been at an official event in Dar matter. “I ask you to ensure agency reported. 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Iraq pilgrims defy virus protocols as case numbers rise

BAGHDAD –Thousands of pil- grims. No one immediately grims clad in black marched claimed responsibility for the through the streets of Baghdad bombing. The bridge is located on Wednesday, part of a week- on the Tigris River, connecting long procession to a revered the predominately Sunni shrine, bypassing barbed wire Adhamiya area to Kadhimiya, set up by security forces and which is mostly Shiite. spurring fears of another wave Iraq is in the midst of another of coronavirus on the heels of wave of the coronavirus, spurred the papal visit. chiefly by a more infectious Crowds of men and women de- strain that was first discovered fied the tight security measures in the U.K. The country has im- imposed by Iraqi authorities to posed a full lockdown from Shiite worshippers carry a symbolic coffin at the golden-domed shrine of Imam Moussa al- contain the spread of the virus Friday to Sunday, and partial Kadhim, who died at the end of the 8th century, during the annual commemoration of his during the annual pilgrimage, curfew beginning at 8 p.m. and death, in Baghdad, Iraq, Wednesday, March 10, 2021. expected to reach its peak num- ending at 5 a.m., for the rest of ber of worshippers during the the week. Non-essential busi- pilgrims from around the world Baghdad, outdoor tea shops are At least 22 people died in Iraq day to commemorate the death nesses, as well as schools and each year to Baghdad, to visit packed with men smoking on Tuesday,while 6,410 new in- of Imam al-Kadhim, a revered mosques, are to be closed during the gold-domed shrine contain- shisha, or waterpipes, and face- fections were recorded over the figure in Shiite Islam. this time under the restrictions. ing the imam’s resting place. masks are seldom worn. past 24 hours, according to Also on Wednesday,a grenade But pilgrims have continued Iraqis have continued to disre- Meanwhile, case numbers are Health Ministry statistics, top- was tossed near the Imam on their way to the shrine de- gard safety protocols, with au- climbing, with new infections ping the previous record of daily Bridge in Baghdad, killing a spite these regulations. The thorities appearing largely un- surpassing a rate set six months new infections of 5,055 on woman and wounding 11 pil- event usually draws millions of able to enforce them. In central ago. September 23. Fraud, airport delays spur move for secure COVID-19 test document AT one of the world’s busiest expected surge in summer traf- throughout the pandemic,”he for verifying passengers’ test re- ports.A lab would transmit data airports, immigration offi- fic. said in an email. sults before boarding. showing a negative test result cials are uncovering fake Concerns over wait times and Providing false documents is On Monday, U.S. airline, to the government, which would COVID-19 test results daily public health risks posed by an against the law, he added, travel and aerospace groups provide an encrypted bar code by checking the required embryonic trade in forged re- stressing that “pre-departure urged the Biden administration securing a travel-ready docu- documentation for mis- sults are driving global efforts testing is in place to protect the to come up with guidance on ment or digital product, placed letters and errant to produce fraud-resistant health of the UK public.” how to authenticate test results scannable at the airport. vowels. COVID-19 certificates that can If a passenger arrives in and still protect passengers’ pri- Discussions held by ICAO’s “Normally the way this type be read easily across borders. England without proof of a neg- vacy. task force echoed a broader de- of counterfeit is spotted is an Discussions led by the United ative test result, they could be The Biden administration bate over passenger privacy, obvious spelling error,” said Nations’ aviation agency in fined 500 pounds ($694.20)and could look to recommendations since some technologies require Lucy Moreton, an official with Montreal mark the broadest at- the airline could be fined 2000 from ICAO, the agency that sets health information to be trans- the Immigration Services tempt yet to convince govern- pounds ($2,776.80). global standards on everything mitted digitally. Union (ISU), which represents ments to take action. The from runway markings to crash Using passport technology to border officials at London’s International Civil Aviation Guidelines needed investigations. secure lab tests also evoked Heathrow Airport. Organization (ICAO) is sched- Apps from carriers including The recommendations ICAO fears that some countries may With global vaccination pro- uled to review and potentially American Airlines, British will consider, from a task force, not have the resources to issue grams still in early stages, a adopt guidance on Friday,a per- Airways and United Airlines, as would have countries weigh large volumes of secure passes “negative” COVID-19 test from son familiar with plans said. well as one for the International technologies that would ensure with extremely short shelf lives. a local lab is now often neces- At Heathrow, passengers re- Air Transport Association’s testing is secure, trustworthy “Issuing passports is not the sary for plane travel around the cently posted social media ac- (IATA) new Travel Pass can and complies with data protec- same scale as issuing test cer- world. But there is no standard counts of hours-long waits over hold health data such as testing tion legislation, someone with tificates,” said a second person form, language or encryption delays related to various results on a phone. knowledge of the matter said. involved in the talks. “A pass- technology for such a certificate. COVID-19 measures. But carriers need guidelines, One option under considera- port lasts for 10 years, while a “It is almost impossible to tell “Enough to make you never especially in the United States, tion involves a government-is- (coronavirus) test lasts for three whether it is fake or not except want to travel again,” fumed where airlines are responsible sued digital seal used on pass- days.” by going through a lengthy and passenger Camilla Tetley, who almost impossible verification said on Twitter she spent six process,” said Vinoop Goel, a hours in an immigration con- EU regulator says no signs AstraZeneca senior official at the trol line at the airport. International Air Transport A Heathrow spokeswoman Association. Fraudulent test re- blamed the lines on insufficient vaccine led to Austria illnesses sults have been found at air- staffing to meet government ports in Montreal, Paris and COVID-19 requirements. THE European Medicines health authority suspended the tion that vaccination has Mexico. A government spokesman Agency said on Wednesday use of a batch of the vaccine caused these conditions, which Moreton’s ISU officers catch a took exception to that explana- there was no evidence so far after a person who was are not listed as side effects “reasonable number” of fakes tion. linking AstraZeneca’s COVID- vaccinated was diagnosed with with this vaccine,” the EMA each day. But making various “It is incorrect to say that 19 vaccine to illnesses in two multiple thrombosis and later said in its statement. COVID-related record checks Border Force are not providing people who received it in died, and another was hospi- “Although a quality defect is can add up to 20 minutes per adequate staffing numbers at Austria, one of whom died 10 talised with pulmonary em- considered unlikely at this traveler, raising doubts over Heathrow.We have maintained days after being inoculated. bolism. stage, the batch quality is being Heathrow’s ability to handle an staffing levels at Heathrow The Austrian national “There is currently no indica- investigated.” 16 • Thursday March 11, 2021 The Barbados Advocate

Piers Morgan stands by Meghan criticism after Good Morning Britain exit

PIERS MORGAN has said he stands by his criticism of the Duchess of Sussex as ITV’s Good Morning Britain aired for the first time since his de- parture. Morgan left the show on Tuesday after saying he “didn’t believe a word” Meghan said in her in- terview with Oprah Winfrey. Ofcom is investigating his comments after re- ceiving 41,000 com- plaints. It is also being re- Journalist and television presenter Piers Morgan smiles in front of members ported the duchess for- of the media as he takes his daughter Elise to school. mally complained to ITV about Morgan’s remarks. years on Good Morning for nothing.” It is not yet to die on. Thanks for all Chris Ship, the royal Britain. His departure known who will be his the love, and hate. I’m off editor of ITV News, came after he stormed off permanent replacement to spend more time with tweeted: “Meghan raised set when he was criti- on GMB. my opinions.” His mes- concerns about how Piers cised by his colleague In a tweet as sage was accompanied by Morgan’s words affect Alex Beresford, and after Wednesday’s programme a photo of Winston the issue of mental ITV chief executive was beginning, Morgan Churchill with a quote health and what it might Dame Carolyn McCall said: “On Monday, I said I about free speech. do to others contemplat- said she believed the didn’t believe Meghan Speaking outside his ing suicide.” Neither duchess about her suici- Markle in her Oprah in- London home later, the those representing the dal feelings. terview. I’ve had time to presenter described his Sussexes nor ITV have Ranvir Singh, who was reflect on this opinion, departure as “amicable", confirmed the complaint. sitting in Morgan’s chair and I still don’t.” adding: “I had a good Morgan was a divisive on Wednesday, said: “We He added: “Freedom of chat with ITV and we Bridge figure during his six don’t call him Marmite speech is a hill I’m happy agreed to disagree.” The Barbados Advocate Thursday March 11, 2021 • 17 SPORTSSPORTS Hope hits century as WI seal victory over Sri Lanka in first ODI

WEST INDIES Shai Hope, an outstanding record as he who was the player of the averages over 50 runs. match, led from the front West Indies captain Kieron with his 10th One Day Pollard knows it and said after West Indies batsman Shai Hope recorded his 10th ODI century as he helped the West Indies to a International century to the game that “For us in comprehensive victory over Sri Lanka yesterday. pilot the West Indies to a white-ball cricket, Hope is the comfortable eight-wicket guy… he’s been fantastic.” victory over Sri Lanka Before the match assistant in Antigua. coach Roddy Estwick said they Hope was in the field for 92 needed someone in the top four overs and played an active part to bat deep and they got just in the West Indies victory. He that with Hope going down to was the wicketkeeper for the the 43rd over. game and also opened the Earlier when Sri Lanka won batting, taking his team deep in the toss and decided to bat it their run chase before he was appeared that the West Indies dismissed for 110 runs in may have to chase 300 as the the 43rd over. opening pair reached 100 In his innings he struck without loss in the 19th over. 12 boundaries and one six at a But a brilliant caught and strike rate of just over 82. bowled by Pollard started the Throughout his innings he wickets for the West Indies, looked solid and rotated the followed by a wicket via the strike with his teammate route of obstructing the field. Evin Lewis as they shared in a Gunathilaka was given out for 143-run opening partnerships obstructing the field after which laid the foundation for the West Indian captain Kieron victory. Pollard appealed. Sri Lanka tried everything to A short delivery was dropped dislodge the openers but nothing by the feet by Gunathilaka but seemed to work. Pathum Nissanka, on debut, Lewis also reached his half began racing down the pitch for century before he was bowled by a single. However Pollard who a quick yorker at 141kph which was the bowler also raced to was perfectly pitched in the collect the ball as he saw a blockhole by Dushmantha runout opportunity but was met Chameera. by Gunathilaka who when he Lewis scored 65 runs from 90 stepped back had knocked balls which included four bound- the ball backwards. Pollard who aries and two sixes. felt it impeded his attempt It was smooth sailing by the then appealed and the third time Hope was dismissed also umpire subsequently gave him by Chameera and the score was out. 215 in the 43rd over. Darren But this was not the only story Bravo and Jason Mohammed of the game as the West Indies were then left to safely guide the bowlers were once again team to an emphatic victory as brilliant as they bowled out they reached 236/2 in reply to Sri Lanka for 232 runs after the Sri Lanka’s 232 all out. visitors looked on course for Hope was patient throughout a total of 300. his innings and said he trusted Jason Holder finished with his ability, while ensuring that impressive figures of 2/39 off Sri Lanka’s leg spinner this 10 overs, while the slow Hasaranga – who has so much bowling of Jason Mohammed success in the T20 – did not do saw him picking up 2/12 off his so in this match. four overs. Pollard’s pace off the Hope did not play for the West ball was also crucial as he fin- Indies in Bangladesh and was ished with 1/15 off his five overs. dropped for the tour of New The second ODI is slated for Zealand after the England tour. tomorrow at the same venue West Indies’ Evin Lewis shared in a 143-run opening partnership with Shai Hope. But in the ODI format he has from 9:30 am (CG) 18 • Thursday March 11, 2021 The Barbados Advocate

NHL, Disney reach seven-year multi-platform broadcast deal

THE National Hockey League and Walt Disney Co have agreed to a seven-year TV,streaming and media rights deal that will bring games to ABC, ESPN and streaming platforms, the two organisa- tions said yesterday. The partnership, which will begin with the NHL’s 2021-22 season, is highlighted by exclusive coverage of the Stanley Cup Final on ABC in four of the seven years of the agreement. In total, there will be 100 exclusive reg- ular-season games per season across ESPN’s networks and streaming plat- forms. Additionally, the NHL’s out-of-market Club sides Flamengo and Fluminense use the Maracana stadium as their home. streaming package, with more than 1 000 games, will be available for fans to stream only as part of an ESPN+ subscription. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. Maracana stadium NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman said the deal, which includes digital, high- light and international rights, “ground- breaking” and one that would allow the to be named after league to benefit from the power, reach and influence of Disney. “It sets a new standard in delivering our game to the most passionate and tech-savvy fans in sports in the ways they Brazil legend Pele now demand and on the platforms they use,” Bettman said in a news BRAZIL’S iconic Maracana stadium player for Brazil, scored his 1 000th goal release. is to be named in honour of at the stadium in 1969 when playing ESPN and ABC will have exclusive live the country’s legendary footballer for Santos against Vasco da Gama. coverage of one Conference Final series Pele. The Maracana held the 1950 and 2014 and half of all first-round and second- The move follows a vote by the Rio de World Cup finals, as well as the opening round playoff games in each season of Janeiro state legislature to change the ceremony of the 2016 Olympics. the agreement. venue’s name to the Edson Arantes do More than 200 000 spectators are Throughout the regular season, 25 Nascimento – Rei Pele stadium. reported to have been in the stadium to games from the NHL schedule will be Edson Arantes do Nascimento is the watch Uruguay beat Brazil in the 1950 carried live, exclusively on ABC or ESPN. 80-year-old’s full name, while Rei means final, although its capacity is now 78 838. The deal will also see 75 national king in Portuguese. It was named after Mario Filho, regular-season games per season The Rio de Janeiro’s state governor a journalist who lobbied for its produced by ESPN that will be must approve the name change before it construction in the 1940s, but was known streamed exclusively on both ESPN+ and becomes official. as the Maracana after the area in which Hulu. Pele, who won three World Cups as a it is located. Legendary Brazilian footballer Pele. Rory McIlroy says injured golfer Tiger Woods is doing better after car accident RORY MCILROY says Tiger Woods is “I’ve spoken to him a little bit, he’s doing “doing better” and could be home “in better. I think all the guys have reached a week or so” after suffering serious out to him,” the Northern Irishman said. injuries in a car accident. “All of us are wishing him a speedy The American 15-time major winner, recovery at this point. 45, is recovering after suffering a frac- “He text me some words of encourage- tured leg and shattered ankle in the crash ment before the final round of Bay Hill on last month. Sunday and things didn’t quite go to plan McIlroy said Woods was in good spirits. and he was the first one to text me and “Hopefully, if things go well over the be like ‘Wshat’s going on here?’ next week or so he might be able to “So even from the hospital bed he’s still get home,” McIlroy told the Tonight Show giving me some heat.” with Jimmy Fallon in the United McIlroy was among the players whom States. Woods thanked for the “touching” McIlroy said Woods even dished out gesture of wearing his signature red and some criticism on his form, including a black for the final round of the Rory McIlroy said he was one of a number of golfers to have been in touch with final round of 76 in the Arnold Palmer WGC-Workday Championship, five days Tiger Woods since the accident. Invitational on Sunday. after his accident. The Barbados Advocate Thursday March 11, 2021 • 19

REAL ESTATE REAL ESTATE Cave Hill Drive, St. Lucy CPFC Chairman: Champions League reform 14,876 sq ft. $110,000

Bushy Park, St. Philip would be ‘devastating’ for English football 17,000 sq ft $170,000 CRYSTAL PALACE Parish has voiced his meeting that was held Parry, who also spoke at chairman Steve Parish disapproval over the on Wednesday morning. the meeting, said the loss Inchcape, St. Philip says the proposed plans, which will Despite invites being sent of the EFL Cup would strip 4355 sq ft $ 96,000 Champions League inevitably threaten the to all Europe’s major clubs, away a third of his organi- reforms would have status of the EFL Cup. none of them took sation’s revenue and TEL: 247-4469 Belle, St. George 4 acres $400,000 “a devastating effect” “It feels like we’re the opportunity to speak. present “a very real threat” Cel: 253-6319 on English football. expected to accept these English Football League to the existence of some 828-4800 Haggatt Hall, St. Michael Uefa’s proposal would proposals because they are (EFL) chairman Rick clubs. Email: see 100 more matches and not as bad as they could caribbeanpropertiesltd 6336 sq ft $126,000 Under Offer four extra dates created have been,” he said. @gmail.com for European fixtures “This would have a before Christmas. devastating effect on PROPERTIES Cane Garden, St. Thomas 7,000 sf to 18,000 sq ft domestic competitions in REAL ESTATE England. The League Cup Kirtons, St Philip Private entrance. is the largest financial con- 3 bedroom plus From $187,681 Warehouse/Storage tributor to the Football 2 bedroom apt 4,790 sq ft 4000 sf space 23,861 sq ft League and this will either $685,000 Ragged Point, St. Philip $900,000 (reduced) 8,267 sq ft $166,000 be the end of that cup in its Amity Lodge, Ch Ch Foul Bay, St. Philip entirety or reduce it to a 3 bedroom plus Rolling Hills, St. George Approved for condos, youth competition. 1 bedroom apt 12,000 sq ft 39,242 sq ft $1,600,000. “For clubs like us, it’s 6,646 sq ft $650,000 $310,000 (negotiable) very difficult to under- Dover, Christ Church stand where you have a Gibbons, Ch Ch Ocean City, St. Philip Hotel 18 rooms fully voice in these conversa- 3 bedroom plus 6150 sq ft $123,000 operational $2,950,000 neg tions. We feel very remote 2 bedroom apt under offer from the decision-making.” 9,835 sq ft Fortesque, St Philip Parish was speaking at $675,000 (reduced) Agricultural Land Dalkeith, Christ Church the European Leagues 494,500 sq ft $1,100,000 17,371 sq ft approved for Breezy Hill, St Philip shops and offices NOTICES 3 bedroom, 2 bath Silver Sands, $495,000 reduced to $298,000 Christ Church BARBADOS 7,129 sq ft $160,000 Roebuck Street, Black Rock, St Michael Bridgetown IN THE SUPREME COURT Bushy Park, St. Philip 3 bedroom, 1 bath Shopping Mall/Office space OF JUDICATURE 6732 sq ft $360,000 24,000 sq ft $190,000 $8,100,000 negotiable NOTICES NOTICES HIGH COURT Enterprise, Christ Church Apes Hill, St. James Batts Rock, St Michael 3 bedroom, 2 bath 31,000 sq ft upward Guest House, 12,078 sq ft BARBADOS BARBADOS 5062 sq ft Large lots at $15 per sq ft $2,850,000 negotiable IN THE ESTATE OF HORACE $390,000 (reduced) GILMORE CALLENDER IN THE SUPREME COURT IN THE SUPREME COURT OF JUDICATURE Mount Wilton, St. Thomas Cane Garden, St Thomas also known as HORACE OF JUDICATURE 15,500 sq ft and 22,066 sq ft 3.6 acres approved CALLENDER, DECEASED The Belle, St George HIGH COURT HIGH COURT Plantation style House $300,000 and $220,000 Roadfront Standing on 4 acres $1,650,000 negotiable PUBLIC NOTICE is IN THE ESTATE OF IN THE ESTATE OF MURIEL $1.1M Union, St. Philip hereby given that an 7560 sq ft LEOTTA JONES also known as Fitts Village, St James application is being made for JOHN HAMILTON CLARKE $150,000 Guest House, 4 Suites MURIEL JONES, deceased Frere Pilgrim, the following Grant of Letters also known as Christ Church 6,135 sq ft of Administration namely:- JOHN CLARKE DECEASED 3 bedroom, 2 baths with Thorpes, St. James $750,000 negotiable PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given 11,376 sq ft with structure two bedroom apartment. PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby that an application is being made for $235,000 Mason Hill Street The City LETTERS OF 4,387 sq ft. $850,000 given that an application is the following Grant of Letters 26,500 sq ft with buildings ADMINISTRATION to the being made for the following Testamentary namely:- Hanson Heights, St George Cottage, St George $4,000,000 negotiable Estate of HORACE GILMORE Grant of Probate namely:- 8321 sq ft $595,000 5000 sq ft CALLENDER also known $110,000 (negotiable) All enquiries to as HORACE CALLENDER, PROBATE OF THE WILL dated PROBATE OF THE WILL dated the Ealing Grove, (246) 253 6319/ 828-4800 deceased late of Pounders, the 7th day of January, 2021 of 6th day of December 2018 of Christ Church Morningside, St Philip or (246) 247 4469 Crane in the parish of Saint John Hamilton Clarke also MURIEL LEOTTA JONES also 3 bedroom, 2 1/2 baths 4567 sq ft $133,000 known as John Clarke late of AUCTION SALES Philip in this Island of Barbados known as MURIEL JONES, 9320 sq ft $565,000 who died at the Pounders, Camelot Nursing Home 1 deceased late of 4 Lady May Drive, Jupiter Gardens, St Peter Costain Drive, Pine Gardens, Crane in the parish of Saint Whitby, Ontario L1R 0L6 in Canada, LOTS FOR SALE 7312 sq ft St. Michael in this Island, $133,000 (negotiable) Philip in this Island of Barbados Barbados who died at Camelot who died at Lakeridge Health Boarded Hall, on the 13th day of October Nursing Home, The Pine, St. Oshawa Hospital, Oshawa, Ontario, Christ Church Bagatelle, St. Thomas 2019 by HORACE ORLANDO Michael, in this Island, Barbados Durham Region in Canada on the 10,429 sq ft $157,000 62000 sq ft into 2 lots FORDE the son of the said on the 11th day of January, 27th day of March 2020 by OMREL $520,000 each, or deceased. 2021 by Raymond Harold MONICA HEATHER WEEKES who $1M for both DeCourtney Forde and Winston Westbury Road, St Michael CARL HOLLIGAN is referred to in the Will as OMREL 2,520 sq ft $45,360 GRADUATE OF THE OHIO An application shall Emerson Walrond the Executors WEEKES the sole Executrix named Marley Vale, St Philip SCHOOL OF AUCTIONEERING be submitted to the Supreme named in the will of the said 21,780 sq ft $275,000 deceased. in the Will of the said deceased. Goodland Gardens, Court fourteen (14) days from Our Auction Sales will be Christ Church the date of Notice in the Official 9,605 sq ft $145,000 Sandford, St Philip done Online Via "Zoom” An application shall be An application shall be submitted to Gazette and from the date submitted to the Supreme Court 16,356 sq ft $300,000 today Thursday March 11th, the Supreme Court fourteen (14) 2021 at 1:00 PM. All persons of the second Notice of fourteen (14) days from the date Nursery Road, St Philip days from the date of Notice in the are asked to sign in by 12:40 advertisement. of Notice in the Official Gazette 9,266 sq ft $139,000 Official Gazette and from the date of COMMERCIAL PM on the day of Sale. Pho- and from the date of the second notice of this advertisement. the second notice of advertisement. Lashley Road, St Philip tos and Info will be posted 3 Dated this 11th day 5,839 sq ft, $150,000 Mount Standfast, St James - 4 days in Advance for view- of March, 2021 Two properties on ing. Dated the 9th day Dated the 10th day of March 2021 of March, 2021. Salters, St George 22,714 sq ft. Davida A. Maynard Asking $1,200,000 Contact Carl / Trevor Holligan 2 lots 32,760 sq ft, $230,000 Attorney-at-Law Peter G. Symmonds Q.C. CLARKE GITTENS FARMER for further details. for the Applicant Attorney-at-Law Attorneys-at-Law Black Rock, St. Michael Tel: 850-1818/ 850-2906 20 • Thursday March 11, 2021 The Barbados Advocate

Regular Market BARBADOS STOCK REPORT Security Volume High Low Market Advance/ Price Decline

March 10, 2021

There was no activity on the Regular Market. Deposit Security Previous Current Advance/ Close Close Decline EMERA DEPOSIT RECEIPT $20.27 $20.32 $0.05

BARBADOSBARBADOS STSTOCKOCK EXCHANGEEXCHANGE SHARE SUMMARY INFORMATION Wednesday March 10, 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 March 10, 2021 March 9, 2021 Local 2,443.83 2,443.78 0.05 ABV Investments Incorporated 15-Oct-20 - - - $0.05 $0.05 - $0.02 $0.30 8,080 10,498 Cross-list 933.43 933.43 - BICO Limited 21-Sep-20 - - - $3.10 $3.10 - $3.10 - 70 - Composite 595.49 595.48 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 - - - - - March 10, 2021 March 9, 2021 Local 4,912.28 4,912.17 0.11 Barbados Farms Limited 22-Jan-21 - - - $0.40 $0.40 - $0.35 $0.40 1,000 6,561 Cross-list 119.19 119.19 - Composite 5,031.47 5,031.36 0.11 Cave Shepherd and Company Limited 28-Jan-21 - - - $4.10 $4.10 - $4.00 $4.10 72 1,100 MUTUAL FUND FirstCaribbean International Bank 24-Feb-21 - - - $1.80 $1.80 - - $1.80 - 14,251 March 10, 2021 ENDED NAME OF FUND NAV OFFER BID NAV Eppley Caribbean Property Fund SCC 19-Feb-21 - - - $0.16 $0.16 - - $0.16 - 5,066 CHANGE - Dev Fund 05-Mar-21 REPUBLIC CAPITAL GROWTH FUND w 1.2142 0.0151 05-Mar-21 REPUBLIC INCOME FUND w 1.2581 0.0003 Eppley Caribbean Property Fund SCC 26-Feb-21 - - - $0.56 $0.56 - $0.55 $0.57 1,600 1,000 05-Mar-21 REPUBLIC PROPERTY FUND w 0.6719 -0.0001 -Value Fund 05-Mar-21 FORTRESS CARIBBEAN GROWTH FUND w 6.4913 6.4913 6.4913 -0.0965 05-Mar-21 FORTRESS HIGH INTEREST FUND - ACC. w 2.0953 0.0019 Goddard Enterprises Limited 08-Mar-21 - - - $2.15 $2.15 - $2.10 $2.15 17,805 52,186 05-Mar-21 FORTRESS HIGH INTEREST FUND - DIST. w 1.0200 0.0009 28-Feb-21 ROYAL FIDELITY SELECT BALANCED FUND m 5.6018 5.6018 5.4998 0.0320 Insurance Corporation of B’dos Limited 23-Feb-21 - - - $2.00 $2.00 - $1.78 $2.00 78 22,200 28-Feb-21 ROYAL FIDELITY STRATEGIC GROWTH FUNDm 1.0369 1.0369 1.0162 0.0128 28-Feb-21 ROYAL FIDELITY PREMIUM INCOME FUND m 1.6427 1.6427 1.6098 -0.0002 One Caribbean Media Limited 18-Feb-21 - - $1.80 $1.80 - - $2.20 - 1,000 05-Mar-21 SAGICOR GLOBAL BALANCED FUND w 2.73 -0.02 Sagicor Financial Corporation Pref 6.5% 23-Jun-16 - -- $2.26 $2.26 ---- - 05-Mar-21 SAGICOR SELECT GROWTH FUND w 1.65 -0.02 05-Mar-21 SAGICOR PREFERRED INCOME FUND w 0.98 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 03-Mar-21 - - - $31.25 $31.25 - $31.26 - 156 - FUND MANAGEMENT. THE OFFERING PRICE INCLUDES NET ASSET VALUE PLUS ENTRY COSTS. Emera Deposit Receipt 14-Aug-20 - - - $20.27 $20.32 $0.05 $30.00 - 50 - 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 04-Mar-21 $60.00 $60.00 - $80.00 - 34,828 GOB Series D 12-Nov-19 $50.00 $50.00 - - - - *+* = Security is Suspended GOB Series F 03-Nov-20 $89.00 $89.00 - - - - ** = Rights Issued GOB Series I 24-Mar-20 $65.00 $65.00 - $70.00 - 19,617 NOTICES NEWS

ANNUAL GENERAL MEETINGS Stocks rise, Treasury yields steady

FirstCaribbean International Bank - Directors have fixed February 1st, 2021 as the record date for the determination of shareholders entitled to receive notice of the Annual General Meeting of the Company which will be held on March 12th, 2021. The meeting can be after muted inflation data accessed virtually here: https://web.lumiagm.com/286-507-132. Shareholders who wish to attend the annual meeting must contact STOCKS were mostly than expected in February. FirstCaribbean International Bank by March 10, 2021 at [email protected] to obtain the Meeting ID and Password to join the meeting. higher on Wednesday after Excluding volatile food and new data showed still-muted energy prices, prices paid by Emera Incorporated - Directors have fixed March 22nd, 2021 as the record date for the determination of shareholders entitled to inflationary pressures in consumers rose only 1.3% in receive notice of the Annual General Meeting of the Company which will be held on May 20th, 2021. consumer goods, helping as- February over last year, com- BICO Limited – Notice is hereby given that the One Hundred and Thirty-sixth Annual General Meeting of the shareholders of BICO suage fears of a rapid jump ing in below the 1.4% in- Limited is scheduled to take place on April 13th, 2021 at the Company’s registered address: Harbor Industrial Park, Bridgetown, in prices during the eco- crease expected and slowing BB11145 at 5:00 p.m. nomic recovery. Treasury from the prior month. yields reversed course to dip The report underscored BSE NOTICES COVID-19 PROCEDURAL UPDATE following the report. that underlying inflation The Nasdaq erased gains trends in the economy were Kindly note that effective February 26th, 2021, the offices of the Barbados Stock Exchange Inc. (BSE) and the Barbados Central of more than 1% to trade remaining muted even as Securities Depository Inc. (BCSDI) remain closed in accordance with the recommendations contained in Directive No. 5 issued by the near the flat line Wednesday economic activity and mobil- Government of Barbados for the period March 1st, 2021 to March 14th, 2021. afternoon, after the index ity began picking up, sug- Kindly note, however, that while our physical offices will be closed, all trading, clearing and settlement operations will remain fully closed Tuesday's session gesting the Federal Reserve operational as staff will all be working remotely during this period. While our offices are closed, we remain easily accessible via email. higher by 3.7% to post its could in turn maintain its For Stock Exchange related queries, kindly email us at [email protected] and for Shareholder related queries contact us at best day since November. easy monetary policy postur- [email protected]. The Dow jumped by more ing and avoid raising inter- We wish to thank you in advance for your understanding and trust that all and sundry remain safe during this time. than 1% to reach a fresh est rates in the near-term to record intraday high, with stave off fast-rising inflation. TRADING SUSPENSION the milestone arriving just The Dow ended only a tick The Barbados Stock Exchange Inc. (BSE) wishes to advise that due to non-compliance with Section 4.01.3 and subject to Section 3.01.5.(1)(b) of the Rules of the Barbados Stock Exchange Inc. trading in the Common Shares of Banks Holdings Limited were a year after the COVID-19 above the flat line on suspended effective December 10th, 2019. outbreak first sent markets Tuesday and rose by about into a tailspin. the same margin as the The Barbados Stock Exchange Inc. (BSE) wishes to advise that due to non-compliance with Section 4.01.3 and subject to Section 3.01.5.(1)(b) of the Rules of the Barbados Stock Exchange Inc. trading in the Common Shares of Barbados Dairy Industries Limited The turn higher in the Nasdaq on Wednesday, were suspended effective December 10th, 2019. Dow and S&P 500 came However,these moves belied after the Labor weeks of outperformance The Barbados Stock Exchange Inc. (BSE) wishes to advise that to facilitate the closing of the Scheme of Arrangement effected by way Department's Consumer amid a broad-based rotation of Section 99 of the Companies Act 1981 of Bermuda involving the transfer of all the issued and outstanding shares in Sagicor Financial Corporation Limited to Alignvest Acquisition II, it has suspended trading in the security Sagicor Financial Corporation Limited. Price Index (CPI) on into cyclical and value stocks Tuesday showed core con- and away from growth and sumer prices increased less technology names. The Barbados Advocate Thursday March 11, 2021 • 21

IOC President Bach wins unopposed second term to 2025

INTERNATIONAL Olympic elected. to make the Olympic movement Committee (IOC) President A German lawyer who won a fit for the post-coronavirus Thomas Bach on Wednesday gold medal in fencing at the world,” he said. won an unopposed second 1976 Montreal Olympics, Bach Bach also had to navigate term that will keep him in has been an IOC member since through the fallout of the 2014 the post until 2025, follow- 1991. Sochi Olympics doping scandal ing a vote on the first day of After becoming IOC President that led to consecutive Olympic a virtual IOC session. in 2013 he introduced a string of bans on Russia, and a troubled Bach received 93 of the 94 el- reforms a year later designed to 2016 Rio de Janeiro Games igible votes cast in an online reduce the cost and size of the marred by financial and political process. Olympics, as potential host problems - and several corrup- “Thank you very much from cities were scared away by the fi- tion investigations. the bottom of my heart for this nancial implications linked to The 67-year-old has also faced overwhelming vote of confidence the Games. the postponement of the 2020 and trust,” he told members. “In my second term I will fol- Tokyo Olympics for a year due to “I want to continue to achieve low the same style of consulta- the COVID-19 pandemic - the ambitious goals with you in the tion,” Bach told a news confer- first Games to be delayed in post-coronavirus world.” ence. peacetime. Bach took over in 2013 as the “I want to be a president for all Bach has ruled the IOC virtu- organisation’s ninth president the IOC members and all the ally unopposed, with the vast since the body’s founding in stakeholders. Listening, consult- majority of decisions in his eight 1894, succeeding outgoing pres- ing, taking into consideration years receiving unanimous sup- ident Jacques Rogge and beat- and then coming to decisions port from its members, who cur- ing five other candidates. that we think are the best for rently number just over 100. Presidents can serve two the future of the Olympic move- More than half of them were International Olympic Committee President Thomas Bach terms – a first term of eight ment.” appointed during Bach’s first opens the 137th IOC Session and virtual meeting in years and a second of four if re- “The overall challenge will be term. Lausanne, Switzerland, March 10, 2021. 22 • Thursday March 11, 2021 The Barbados Advocate

‘Justice for Diego’: NFL sets salary Argentines to cap at $182.5 march seeking million, down answers over eight per cent Maradona’s death from 2020 BUENOS AIRES – Maradona, a World Argentines were set to Cup winner with take to the streets late Argentina who is re- THE NFL’s salary cap agreed to a cap minimum yesterday evening to de- garded as one of the will be $182.5 million of $175 million, but that mand what they say is greatest soccer players of per team in the up- number jumped by $5 justice for Diego all time, attained almost coming season, a drop million in February and Maradona after the soc- godlike status in his of 8% from 2020. was set at $182.5 million cer icon’s death in home country despite The league’s loss of rev- on Wednesday. November sparked inves- long battles with drug enues due to the coron- Now the scrambling tigations into how he died and alcohol addiction and avirus pandemic caused begins for a number of and whether there had poor health. the first decrease in the teams that are signifi- been any negligence in A medical board, at the cap since 2011, which fol- cantly over the cap. For his care. request of the justice de- lowed an uncapped sea- example, the Rams were “He did not die, they partment, met on son. a projected $41 million killed him!,” the organiz- Monday to analyze Free agency begins beyond the number, ers of the demonstration Maradona’s death. The Gabriela Pereyra, Paula Soto, ad Gonzalo Lopez next Wednesday, though the Eagles were over by said in materials sent out idol, who won the 1986 Lluch, members of the cultural organisation the “legal tampering” pe- about $35 million and on social media. “Justice World Cup, had serious Comando Maradona, prepare a mosaic as a hom- riod starts Monday. the Saints by $33 for Diego. Trial and pun- health problems and was age to late Argentine soccer superstar Diego The NFL is close to million. ishment of the guilty.” recovering from brain Armado Maradona at their workshop. agreement on extensions On the other side of the The march was to begin surgery when he died in of its broadcast contracts, ledger, the Jets, Patriots at 18:00 local time at the the suburbs of Buenos of Maradona’s medical teams around the world but those deals will not and Jaguars had the emblematic Obelisco Aires. team did not adequately including Napoli, affect the 2021 season. most money available, monument in central Investigators are look- treat the former soccer Barcelona and Boca Last summer, the play- ranging from $65 million Buenos Aires. ing at whether members star, who played for Juniors. ers’ union and league to $67 million. The Barbados Advocate Thursday March 11, 2021 •23

P R O HOROSCOPES S A Aries - Curb any impatience and don't let your restless- N ness stand in the way of common sense or this could work D against you. Ask plenty of questions. Listen to others and if you have any suggestions, voice your thoughts. Work C together and you will find a way of overcoming stumbling O blocks. N S Taurus - Caution is your best policy now. Don't get in- volved in anything that makes you feel uneasy. You won't be happy with the actions of someone you work closely with or see every day. Their impatience could lead to big problems especially if they've gone ahead with something important without seeking permission. Z Gemini - There's a new sense of optimism about what I might be coming in the months ahead. A mood of progress fills the air and everything is going well for you. Someone T in the background will put in a good word for you if you S let them know what you are planning. Positive thinking will get you everywhere.

Cancer - Documents that have gone missing could cause some confusion and even conflict. Seek a professional's advice about a legal, financial or business matter that isn't easy to resolve. A friend or workmate will have a lot to say but they may not be qualified to give advice in these areas. R E X Leo - You won't feel as interested or as inspired by a proj- ect as a close friend or loved one. They are relying on your support. Working with them will require a delicate ap- M proach and lots of diplomacy. Some aspects of this activ- O ity will bore you but you will do your best to keep them R happy. G A N Virgo - Opportunities you are presented with aren't the type that come your way every day. You may even be sur- prised to discover you have been chosen specifically for a plum assignment. This may not have been what you had intended to do but you won't look a gift horse in the mouth.

Libra - Your friendliness and wonderful sense of humour P will make you a hit with everyone. People enjoy work- H ing with you because you know how to keep the atmos- phere light and entertaining. A senior colleague is im- A pressed by your creative efforts. Don't be surprised if you N are offered a chance to advance on the career ladder. T O M Scorpio - Your career course could take a surprising twist. There is no time for hesitation. Strike while the iron is hot or you will regret not having made a move while you had the chance. Appointments and meetings will need to be re-arranged but it will be worth it when a new opportunity will work to your advantage. M Sagittarius - You aren't in the mood to concentrate on A anything too serious or heavy. Leave it for someone else to get on with work requiring detailed attention. While it R is true there are dozens of things you could be doing, you Y just don't have the energy, motivation or inclination. W Capricorn - A close relationship that has been fractious O of late is less tense. You feel more tolerant of other peo- ple's weaknesses and may have to admit they have R strengths you admire. A discreet word with a senior col- T league will help you get ahead in the workplace when in H this instance, it's a case of whom and not what you know that counts.

Aquarius - You could do with a change of scenery. If M there is nothing arranged, it might be worth broaching the O idea of a holiday with the family. You don't have to travel T far to have fun. Someone close will be as enthusiastic as H you are to have a break from your usual routines. E R

Pisces - If you are starting to feel run down, let duty wait G awhile. Think about your health before taking on any O more responsibilities. Trying to do too much at once will O drain you. Remind those who are making too many de- mands on you that you only have the one pair of hands. S E Hope hits century as WI seal victory over Sri Lanka in first ODI

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Thursday March 11, 2021 Better regulate election financing: Opposition Leader OPPOSITION Leader, Bishop Joseph election financing allows for the Atherley, has suggested that funding entrance and influence of unsavoury surrounding elections needs to be better actors not motivated by any other than regulated. their material interests unto the arena He has additionally stated there must of policy and institutional governance. be strong support for legislation geared Corruption becomes the inevitable to counter anti-corruption practices and eventuality and sometimes the norm to promote Integrity in Public Life. in such circumstances, since political In an article on ‘Integrity in figures do not always appreciate that Governance and Campaign Financing’, they have been given a high sense of the leader of the People’s Party for responsibility; and that they must Democracy and Development (PdP) execute that trust in the most upright recently put forward a case of the pros way possible.” and cons of having such in place. On the other hand, he said: “Those Arguing for why such measures who support private financing cite should be implemented, Atherley said, the enormous expense to the State. “Ad hoc or less than strictly enforced laws and regulations in relation to ELECTION FINANCING on Page 4 FIGHTING OBESITY Everyone has a role to play, says HSFB president By Cara L. Jean-Baptiste stakeholders.” Manager of the Childhood Obesity WE all have a role to play in the fight Prevention Programme at the HSFB, against obesity in Barbados, and by Francine Charles, highlighted that we extension, the region. have come to a point where the fight This was the view of President of against childhood obesity can no longer the Heart and Stroke Foundation of be on the back burner. Barbados Inc. (HSFB), Kevin Farmer, as It was her hope that during the webinar he spoke during a recent webinar. where they invited a panel of people who “The fight against obesity and were huge advocates in the fight against overweight in the region cannot just childhood obesity, that solutions to this be the burden of a few. It requires the problem could be discussed. determination of individuals, the support Dr. Natasha Sobers reminded that and investment of various stakeholder the fight against obesity was not about groups and the enlightened leadership body image or a shaming process, rather of our Government,” he said. it was the recognition that obesity was “HSFB and other local civil society a major contributor to many of the organisations have taken up this cause non-communicable diseases (NCDs) to fight for the prevention of obesity and that constituted the top 10 causes of overweight through strong and pervasive death in Barbados. public education as well as advocacy, “In 2017, eight out of 10 of the top 10 calling for strong evidence-based policies causes of death were NCDs and most of that seek to correct our current them linked to obesity.We are also aware obesogenic environment, especially that 40 per cent of our population over 25 within our schools. have hypertension and if we look at those “We acknowledge Government’s recent that are over 65 that is 80 per cent of the move towards the formulation of a population that have hypertension,” she national school nutrition policy in the said. latter half of 2020 and we now look “We are very aware of these numbers forward to seeing the adopting and and all of these conditions link to obesity. implementation of this policy, which With these numbers and the connection reflects the work and efforts of to COVID-19, we should be motivated to Opposition Leader, Bishop Joseph Atherley. both Government and civil society join the fight against NCDs and obesity.”

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