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Phased return to schools to begin NO MORE DELAYS from Tuesday AFTER delays and uncertainty principals of all primary, secondary, group. I must say that there have been and Class 4 students currently in the surrounding the start of the nursery and special needs institutions some very ambitious principals and school plant, they will now be joined by current school term, the Ministry after the first week of school, the move great leaders across these institutions, Class 2 and Reception students from of Education, Technological and for the phased return was given the who have tried their best to get these the May 11, while Class 1, Infants A Vocational Training has taken a green light. During a public address children back into the institution, and Infant B students join the fold two decision to initiate a phased return yesterday evening, Minister of because I feel all of us have recognised days later on May 13. to physical school plants. Coming Education, Technological and that many of the students are suffering With school principals primed to offer on a backdrop as the all-clear was Vocational Training, Santia Bradshaw, at home and that being in the face- direction on any changes, the Daryll given regarding possible clusters explained that not all schools would be to-face environment is obviously a Jordan Secondary and Grantley Adams at a primary and secondary able to accommodate all of their preferable environment for most of Memorial Schools will also be returning school, it was revealed that the students and as such, those that could these kids,” she said. to full face-to-face learning from this reintroduction of face-to-face would be doing so incrementally to A total of 30 primary schools and two Tuesday. At Daryll Jordan, the Second classes in public schools is set to make the transition a smooth one. secondary schools are set to implement and Lower 5th students will return to commence from Tuesday, May 11. “The reason for this is that we want the new phased reintroduction from the school plant, while First and Second Acting on the advice of the Ministry to give the students and the teachers this week with the blended education Form students rejoin their colleagues of Health and Wellness and after a enough time to settle each of the year approach remaining in use at all other meeting which convened with groups before bringing in another year public primary schools. With Class 3 PHASED RETURN on Page 5 Pray for protection of mothers ONE local preacher is urging Barbadians to pray for the protection of their mothers. Reverend Erma Ambrose of St. Paul’s Anglican Church gave this message during yesterday’s virtual service on Mother’s Day. She also reminded the congregation to pray to God to protect their families. She spoke to the mothers and asked that they would nurture and love their children, set good examples by the way they dress, their attitude, and their behaviours. “Everyone who loves the parent, loves the child,” said Reverend Ambrose.

Mother’s Day is not happy for all During her sermon, the religious leader noted that for some women, it is a difficult time around Mother’s Day.She explained that there are women who do not have children for one reason or another, there is a conflict between mother and child causing alienation, some mothers have suffered miscarriages or some children have lost their mothers. “These feelings, whether they are good or bad, are all buttressed by that four-letter word ‘love’, not just love but true love,” the reverend noted. She said that although Jesus issued a command to love each other, love is often seen as something given Reverend Erma Ambrose encouraged Barbadians to pray for the protection of their mothers. unconditionally. She explained that a major commitment of motherhood is not parent, because you are a mother, it The reverend emphasised that this children, even if these mothers are about our desire to love or our emotion is not just love that will carry you type of love is a responsibility and afraid themselves e.g. learning to swim. to love, but it is about the command. through, it has to be that command, mothers should have a special bond She said mothers must set the rules for “It is the love that pushes us beyond. that obligation,” said Reverend with their children. She added mothers their children and ensure that they are It is the command because you are a Ambrose. are called to do things with their on the straight and narrow path. 2 • Monday May 10, 2021 The Barbados Advocate

Pent-up demand for travel, says BA boss AS countries ease coronavirus restric- tions and vaccinations increase, Chief Executive Officer of British Airways Sean Doyle is optimistic about the revival of international travel. “The demand for travel is there and we are ready,” the BA boss de- clared. Doyle, who had been with BA for 20 years before becoming CEO of sister airline Aer Lingus, took over as CEO of BA Chief Executive Officer of British Airways, Sean Doyle (left) and Caribbean Tourism Organisation (CTO) Communications Specialist, in October 2020 when Johnson Johnrose, during CTO’s virtual session ‘Upfront’. the aviation industry was suffering its worst think that’s kind of what to book a trip. He pointed book.” across not just the air- those very strong rela- year in history as we have seen in other to not only great value, He continued, “One of lines, I think all of the tionships. “I think we can COVID-19 grounded markets that have but flexibility. the things that we have partners in the wider build on the success that flights. opened as well. If you “There’s great value been very keen to do ecosystem have to under- we’ve had – we do joint He was at the time look at what is happen- out there, but there is through the course of the stand that we need to brand activity, joint pro- participating in the ing in China, US – when also great flexibility. pandemic is to make our be competitive. The motion activity. There is Caribbean Tourism people have been able to We’ve got a book with business better and to Caribbean will be com- a great synergy there, Organisation’s (CTO) vir- travel domestically, you confidence policy out make our business com- peting with other desti- but we will need to do tual session “Upfront”. have seen charters rein- there for all of our flight- petitive – make sure we nations as well for peo- that and more as we look “We look at searches – state capacity in demand only fares, and we’ve also offer value for money. ple’s hard-earned cash, to the future – we are all we look at where people recover. So, I think we have a customer care That’s very much at and collectively we need in this crisis together. are searching for; what have evidence in the last package for BA Holiday the heart of the British to be competitive in the “The economies of the kind of travel they want couple of months that bookings. So, I think if Airways promise and we product we offer and the Caribbean are very to embark on. What we things will recover.” people want options to will be in a position to be packages we put out tourism-reliant, very see is a lot of enthusiasm In fact, Doyle is of the travel and want flexi- competitive and offer there.” reliant on air service and to travel again when re- view that there has bility, there has never value for money as we Already working the sooner that we can strictions are lifted… I never been a better time been a better time to come out the other end of closely with Caribbean all get up and running the pandemic. governments, the CEO is and build momentum, “But I think it goes also hopeful to build on the better,” Doyle said.

Ministry of Youth, Sports and Community Empowerment National Youth Policy Coordinating Committee CALL FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST for the creation of the BARBADOS NATIONAL YOUTH POLICY LOGO

The National Youth Policy Coordinating Committee (NYPCC) is inviting submissions from indi- viduals between the ages of 15 and 35, including youth-owned graphic companies, for the cre- ation of a logo for the Barbados National Youth Policy.

The National Youth Policy Coordinating Committee was established by the Cabinet of Barbados under the umbrella of the Ministry of Youth, Sports and Community Empowerment to oversee the development and implementation of the Barbados National Youth Policy.

Interested applicants may submit a maximum of three (3) designs, with each submission The public health laboratory has carried out 158,788 tests. accompanied by a quotation for the respective design. The name of the logo shall be Barbados National Youth Policy (BNYP). The creative expression of the logo is at the full discretion of the designer. COVID-19 update: 9 Applicants who wish to participate are invited to submit their Expressions of Interest via email subject lined: Expression of Interest for BNYP Logo – Individual/company name to [email protected] by 31st May 2021 to: new cases, 4 discharged THE Best-dos Santos currently 105 persons in 158,788 tests. National Youth Policy Coordinating Committee Public Health Laboratory isolation. The National C/o Permanent Secretary identified nine new posi- The total number of con- Vaccination Programme Ministry of Youth, Sports and Community Empowerment tive cases of COVID-19 – firmed COVID-19 cases has seen 75,476 people Sky Mall, Haggatt Hall, St. Michael three males and six fe- has moved to 3,942 (1,905 vaccinated (first and Attn: Director of Youth Affairs males – on Saturday,May females and 2,037 males). second doses) against 8, from among the 504 There have been 3,856 COVID-19. Of these, For more information visit the Barbados National Youth Policy tests conducted. recoveries and 45 deaths 31,894 persons have been on Facebook and Instagram @bnyp246 Four people recovered since March 2020. fully vaccinated during from the virus and were The public health lab- the second phase of the discharged. There are oratory has carried out programme. The Barbados Advocate Monday May 10, 2021 • 3

No outbreak at schools, says Bostic YESTERDAY, Lt. Col. were attributed to two again,” said the minister. Regarding the other and the ministry was stated that it was his hope Jeffrey Bostic, Minister family clusters that the Bostic explained that as student which was a posi- happy that the public that the adherence to of Health and Wellness, ministry had been follow- a result of those negative tive case from the Princess health measures and the them would not only con- declared that the ing for the past several tests, the student was Margaret Secondary protocols that would have tinue throughout the COVID-19 situation at days. He stated that one of cleared and there was no School, the members of been used and followed whole educational system, two schools had been those family clusters had requirement from a public staff and students of the within the schools have but also the country in thankfully contained three cases, which now health perspective to do classes that ministry was actually worked. He general. (AS) and there was no out- brought that cluster to a any contact tracing within targeting, all had negative break in the schools of total of 17 individuals that particular school, test results yesterday Barbados. positive in that family. because this particular from their screening tests, Minister Bostic was The other cluster had four student would have been and according to Bostic, Prices likely to increase speaking during the positives spread across in quarantine in a govern- were also free and cleared virtual COVID-19 health two households with a ment quarantine hotel for to return to school. update yesterday where total now of eight positive the past five or six days. “We will continue to pro- WITH the costs of inputs kets can expect that those he announced that of cases. Also, because the student vide any assistance to that for livestock agricultural prices will rise too. The the seven hundred and Bostic further high- was not at school, not in school as needed and if production rising, the price price of grains are going fifty-seven (757) samples lighted the cluster with contact with any of these there are any persons for of those agricultural prod- up, the price of grains are tested at the Best-dos the two households and students at the St. George whatever reason, who are ucts may soon increase as over 75 per cent what they Santos Public Health eight positive cases, say- Primary School when he desirous of having a test, well. were last year. That is Laboratory on Saturday, ing that it was that cluster was zero converted, Bostic we will facilitate that re- Chief Executive Officer telling you that this is a May 8, five hundred and which had affected two stated that from a public quest. At this point in of the Barbados serious situation.” four (504) results came schools – the St. George health perspective the time, and as I indicated at Agricultural Society The BAS head said that back, producing nine new Primary School and the school was cleared. the last press conference, (BAS), James Paul, spoke the supplies of corn, wheat COVID-19 positive cases. Princess Margaret “Let me say however thankfully we do not have to this in a recent inter- and soybeans are dwin- The new cases consisted Secondary School. that we will continue to an outbreak in any of our view with The Barbados dling and as a result, the of six females and three “I would have indicated offer any testing of per- schools.And these two sit- Advocate,as he explained prices are rising. He said males, eight being that there was a primary sons attending the school uations with the schools, that the livestock sector is that those manufacturing Barbadians and one non- contact and close contact or any other school or in- from a public health per- one that will likely be hard corn-based products will Barbadian. In addition to to a positive case at the St. stitution in this country. spective, they are being hit, given the rising cost of not hesitate to pass on the that, Bostic announced George Primary School. If people want to have a closed, but we will con- corn, which is a major in- increases to the whole- that three persons would That contact would have random test, we are pre- tinue to provide any assis- gredient in the feed they salers and they in turn be going to the Harrison had a negative test, five pared to do so, and that tance as required,” said use. He indicated that will have to pass them Point facility for assess- to six days ago, and was has been offered to the the health minister. while the farming commu- onto the consumer. His ment. awaiting the exit screen- school as we continue to Bostic expressed his nity can try to hold off on comments came as he said The Health Minister ing test which the result try to do as much testing happiness at the outcome passing those increases customers should proba- highlighted that out of the came back today and the as we possibly can,” he and said that obviously it onto the consumers in the bly also brace for an in- new positive cases, seven student is now negative said. was a cause for concern short term given the cur- crease in wheat-based rent economic environ- products like bread. ment, they will not be able Paul, making it clear to hold off forever. At that this situation is not US$7. 33 per bushel, corn unique to Barbados, in- is being sold at almost dicated that worldwide, twice what it cost in 2019, countries are experiencing and one and half times similar increases. In that what it was sold for in vein, he made mention 2020. of Canada, noting that “We face the real threat poultry prices have risen of price rises in the sector, “considerably” and he said because what is happen- Barbadian consumers will ing in the international likely face a similar situa- trade arena is that we are tion, if feed prices soar. seeing the price relative to “Should our prices rise, the trade in cereals; com- we should not use this as modities that we use as in- an excuse now to try to puts into the sector are in- legitimise the importation creasing in price. I know of poultry and meat like every time that you have pork, to the disadvantage prices going up in this of local producers. What country,there’s always the they do not recognise is accusation of price goug- that they are creating a ing and the charge that problem for themselves in farmers want to earn too the future. At the end of much and juk out people’s the day,you still will suffer eyes, but that’s not the increases in prices any- case here. Any increase how,and once you lose the that you see in price at this ability to be able to pro- time, is as a result of the duce the good for yourself, fact that the farmers are you are now at the mercy facing increased costs of of the importer and people production, as a result of from overseas,” he con- increase in the cost of in- tended. puts of goods and services Paul insisted that more that they buy from over- local employment is gener- seas,” he stated. ated by producing the Paul continued, “The goods ourselves. He main- price of corn, which is used tained that the multiplier in the making of feed for effect of producing a good animals, is going up; a lot locally is much greater of the grains overall are than importing the good going up. And I will say – as it helps to feed A MOTHER’S LOVE: We often hear that mothers provide protection and solace to their this too, customers who Barbadian families and offspring and in the animal kingdom that is also the case. Yesterday was Mother’s Day across the world and shop for things like corn- create more activity in the this mother hen made sure that her chicks were protected. flakes in the supermar- economy. 4• Monday May 10, 2021 The Barbados Advocate

Tourism industry pressing ahead AS the world labori- last year due to a sharp ously inches closer to spike of positive cases, getting the COVID-19 all progress towards the pandemic under some revitalisation of the measure of control, tourism industry seemed Barbados’ main in- to be lost. come earner seems However, despite to be showing some additional setbacks signs of life. such as a Level 4 travel As worldwide vaccine advisory issued by roll-outs inspire some the United States level of confidence, some Department of State on scenes around Barbados April 20, another lock- seem to suggest that the down in the United local economy may just Kingdom and Europe, be primed to bounce and spikes across Several regional carriers back after months of Canada – the island’s continue to touch down inactivity. main source markets – in Barbados. INSET: With Barbados being Barbados is determined International flights are thrown into a second to forge its way for- also making their way to lockdown at the end of ward. Barbados.

A line of taxis is a heart-warming image no longer common at the Grantley Adams International Airport. Fogging schedule for May 10 to 14 THE Vector Control Unit fogging will be carried out in the Ministry of Health at Chalky Mount and Lines at the Grantley Adams International Airport paint a potential picture of the business that could be set and Wellness will be mov- Bruce Vale, St.Andrew,as to return to Barbados. ing its mosquito eradica- well as the following areas tion exercise to rural in St. Joseph: Coggin Hill, parishes this week. Hopewell, Cambridge, On Monday,May 10, the Bissex, Fruitful Hill, fogging team will visit the Boarded Hall, Cane following communities Garden and nearby dis- in St. Andrew: Hillaby tricts. Church Gap, Mose The fogging exercise Bottom, Mount Hillaby, will continue on Friday, Turners Hall and May 14, in the St. Joseph Harewood Road and districts of Newton surrounding areas. Crescent, Coconut Grove, The team will return to Parks Road, Melvins Hill, St. Andrew on Tuesday, Dark Hole, Lower Parks, May 11, and spray Fruitful Hill and environs. Bawdens Hill, Walkers, Fogging will be con- Babylon Road, Redman ducted between 4:30 and Road, Shorey Village, 7:30 p.m. each day, and Douglin Village and envi- householders are en- rons. couraged to open their The following day, windows and doors to Wednesday, May 12, fog- allow the spray to enter. ging will continue in the The Ministry of Health St. Andrew districts of and Wellness has re- Franklyn Douglin Road, minded the public that the Belmont Road, Worrell completion of scheduled Road, Jordan Road, St. fogging activities may be Simon, Isolation Road, affected by events beyond Belleplaine, Lakes Road, its control. In such circum- Farrell Road, Grecia Road, stances, the Unit will re- Corbin Road and sur- turn to affected communi- rounding areas. ties in the soonest possible Locals and visitors alike have been making use of pleasure craft services. On Thursday, May 13, time. The Barbados Advocate Monday May 10, 2021 • 5

Congregation at St. Paul’s Anglican Church, yesterday. Tough love needed, says Rev. Ambrose AN Anglican cleric that children become more cially when they bring but you can’t spend all knocking. And a lady said what motherhood is all reminded mothers responsible for their be- their children for baptism your hard-earned money to me that she was so hurt about. Many times we will yesterday that a little haviour rather than al- – you have the responsi- when you know the chil- that the police came to cry, but this is all so that ‘tough love’ never hurt ways rescuing them. bility to raise your child in dren are disobedient – let search her house, but she we may be able to help anyone. She was at the time the way that it should go, them if they do the crime, took off her son’s bedroom our children to walk the The Reverend Erma delivering the sermon but when they get to let them spend the time. door because it was her straight and narrow path. Ambrose stressed the need at St. Paul’s Anglican adulthood and they decide And as hard as that may house – he has no more And yes, it’s challenging; to set clear boundaries and Church. that they don’t want to go be, my friends in Christ, privacy. it’s difficult but all of limits, as well as ensure “I say to parents, espe- the way you have brought those that you correct are “Sometimes we have to this is love – true love,” them, the only thing you those that you love.” do some tough love, that is Reverend Ambrose said. can do is pray… But never Furthermore, the Rector stop praying and encour- stressed the need to be vig- aging, and find ways to en- ilant and to take charge, sure that they are on the which may mean ques- BARBADOS straight and narrow path,” tioning the child about she urged. participating in gang ac- APPLICATION NO: RT56 of 2021 “It may mean having to tivity or possessing items let your child have a hu- that you know they can’t LAND (TITLE DEEDS RESTORATION) ACT CAP 229C miliating and dangerous afford. (SECTION 3) experience spending a “They don’t work any- night in jail or going to where but they bring it RESTORATION OF TITLE DEED rehab. You know some home at you, then the po- DESTROYED BY DISASTER OR OTHERWISE, children are disobedient, lice will probably come OR LOST OR STOLEN TAKE NOTICE that an Application has been made to the Registrar of Titles by WINIFRED EUDORA GOODRIDGE of 112-24 Northern BARBADOS Boulevard, Apartment 5E, Corona, Corona, New York in the United States of America for the Restoration of the Title Deed to the land No. 469 of 2020 situate at Redman’s Village in the parish of Saint Thomas in this Island Rector of St. Paul’s Church, Rev. Erma Ambrose. (more particularly described in the Schedule hereto) on grounds that the IN THE SUPREME COURT OF BARBADOS Original Title Deed to the property has been lost. THE HIGH COURT OF JUSTICE (CIVIL DIVISION) ALSO TAKE NOTICE that unless notification is received at the Land IN THE MATTER OF THE STATUS OF CHILDREN REFORM School alert app set Registry, “Warrens Office Complex”, Warrens in the parish Saint ACT CAP 220 Michael by the 8th day of June, 2021 that the Original Title Deed to the AND IN THE MATTER OF THE PATERNITY OF property has not been lost or damaged or is being lawfully held by some to roll out this week LINDA ELIZABETH LESLIE other person, the Registrar of Titles shall immediately proceed to AND IN THE MATTER OF THE VITAL STATISTICS determine the said Application according to law. PHASED RETURN from Bay Primary, Belmont REGISTRATION ACT CAP 192A Page 1 Primary, Cuthbert Moore Dated this 10th day of May, 2021. Primary, Ellerton TAKE NOTICE that an Application by Ex Parte Fixed Date Claim at Grantley Adams. Primary, Elliott Belgrave Form was filed in the High Court of the Supreme Court of Additionally,Form 4 CXC Primary, Gordon E. JAMILA RAWLINS Judicature in this Island by Linda Elizabeth Leslie of 10th Avenue Math students at Queen’s Greenidge Primary, Attorney-at-Law for the Applicant College,The Lodge School Grantley Prescod New Orleans in the parish of Saint Michael in this Island for an and Christ Church Primary, Half Moon Fort Order that BRUCE HAMILTON deceased late of 9th Avenue SCHEDULE Foundation will be ad- Primary, Holy Innocents New Orleans in the parish of Saint Michael in this Island be vised by their respective Primary, Ignatius Byer recognized in law and be declared to be the father of Linda ALL THAT land situate at Redman’s Village in the parish of Saint principals. Primary, Milton Lynch Elizabeth Leslie and that the Registrar of the Supreme Court Thomas, containing by admeasurement thirty-two perches or The Minister also noted Primary, Mount Tabor amend the Birth Certificate of the said Linda Elizabeth Leslie to thereabouts abutting and bounding on lands of the estate of W.A.E. that in addition to notifi- Primary,Roland Edwards reflect the name of her father BRUCE HAMILTON. Tryhane deceased on lands of Mrs. Edith Gibson and Ruth Reid and on cations from school princi- Primary, Selah Primary, a Road formerly a right of way but now a Public Road or however else pals, all information will St. Bartholomew’s AND FURTHER TAKE NOTICE that any person having the same may abut and bound Together with all and singular other the also be available on the Primary, St. Bernard’s objection to the making of the said Order may within fourteen erections and buildings (whether freehold or chattel) on the said parcel. Education Ministry’s Primary, St. Elizabeth’s (14) days of the date of the second publication of this The Title Deed to be restored is: website and social media Primary, St. Jude’s advertisement inclusive of the day of publication file an Affidavit pages, while the school Primary, St. Lucy’s in the Supreme Court of Judicature showing cause why such an alert app is set to be rolled Primary, St. Luke Conveyance dated the 10th day of June, 1960 between Violet Augusta Order should not be made. In the absence of any objections as Blackman the qualified acting Executrix of the will of Joseph Nathaniel out this coming week as Brighton Primary, St. aforesaid the Court may proceed with the said Application. well. (MP) Margaret’s Primary, St. DaCosta Blackman, deceased and as such the Personal Representative of the said Joseph Nathaniel DaCosta Blackman of the Martin Mangrove Dated the 10th day of May, 2021 Primary Schools to Primary, St. Matthew’s One Part and Cuthbert Holmes of the Other Part and recorded in the enter phased return to Primary, St. Philip’s Registration Office of this Island on the 9th day of September, 1961 as LATICIA A. BOURNE Instrument No. 3322. physical plant: Primary, Vauxhall Attorney-at-Law for the Applicant A DaCosta Edwards, Primary. 6 • Monday May 10, 2021 The Barbados Advocate

Private Shane Coulthrust discharged! PRIVATE Shane offences on his client’s an order known to him Coulthrust has been record were minor and or which is reasonably discharged with ig- significantly vintage. He expected that he should nominy from the further asked for the fact have known by using his Barbados Defence that he has a wife and personal cellular phone on Force (BDF). child to be considered. board the ENDURANCE The three-member Coulthrust also ad- while on patrol on the panel comprising dressed the court. He too 19 April, 2019. Also, for President, Lieutenant asked for leniency in their disobedience to Particular Commander Fernella sentencing and that they Orders contrary to Cordle and members – be mindful he has a wife Section 45 (1) of the Lieutenant Commander and child. He also told the Defence Act Cap 159, in Robert Morris and court he enjoyed working that he, on 19 April, 2019, Captain Randolph with the BDF and he tried being the coxswain of the Clarke, returned this each day to do his best ENDURANCE, deviated sentence after lengthy and be his best. without lawful authority, deliberations during the Before receiving his from his patrol area in ac- Ordinary Court Martial sentencing, Coulthrust, cordance with SBF Patrol held in the Hodgson Hall who had 13 years in the Orders dated 19 April, Conference Centre, St. BDF,on Friday night was 2019. Ann’s Fort. found guilty of two of the The panel delivered the Private Shane Coulthrust (left) being escorted into the Ordinary Court Martial Prior to going to deliber- nine charges which he verdict just after 8:03 p.m. on Tuesday, April 27, 2021. ate, the panel heard the faced. He was found guilty when they returned after contents of the 33-year-old for disobedience to an adjournment. charges faced. He was These three charges were initially on April 19, 2021 Coulthrust’s service Standing Orders contrary Prior to the adjourn- found not guilty on collect- conduct to Prejudice of on eight charges. During record. They also heard to Section 47 of the ment, the panel guided by ing, transporting and Good Order and Military the proceedings, the from his Attorney-at-Law, Defence Act Cap 159, in the directions of Judge transferring 14 polythene Discipline contrary to allegations went up to Andrew Pilgrim, QC, who that he on 19 April, 2019, Advocate, Lieutenant packages on the April 19, section 75 of the Defence as many 12, but concluded asked the court for le- contravened Sec 1709.4 Commander Rita Evans, 2019 while on duty as the Act CAP 159. on nine. Captain Neville niency and for it be taken of the Barbados Coast delivered not guilty ver- coxswain on board BCG Coulthrust was brought Corbin was the into account that the five Guard Standing Orders, dicts on three of the nine vessel ENDURANCE. before the Court Martial Prosecutor. (MG) ‘Using digital capabilities 2020 Reverse Tax Credit not just about companies’ available for filing EMPLOYEES are ad- earnings and worked for “Please log in and click TOURISM from Back vised that the 2020 at least four months. the Update Details tab to Page Reverse Tax Credit (RTC) Communications Officer ensure that your bank or return, better known as with the Barbados credit union details, as services and processes to the ‘$1300’, is available Revenue Authority well as your address and lower costs and improve for filing. The return (BRA), Erica Lazare, is- contact numbers, are services and sustainabil- should be filed online sued a reminder for per- present and accurate. ity. in TAMIS at sons to make sure their Make any required edits “Moments like this, https://tamis.bra.gov.bb banking details are up to and save the informa- where an entire sector by December 31, 2022. date for quicker refunds. tion,” she added. must come to terms with Employees eligible for “As the Authority For step-by-step guid- its survival are the mo- the RTC are those who, moves to deliver more re- ance on filing the RTC ments to challenge the during the 2020 calendar funds via direct deposit, and additional tax tips, model, and drive a kind year, earned a total it is important for per- persons are encouraged of disruptive transforma- annual income below sons to have up-to-date to visit the BRA’s website tion that will mean its $25,000; had less than information in TAMIS, as at bra.gov.bb or Facebook, sustainability, and we are a total of $500 income this facilitates a faster YouTube and Instagram seizing that opportunity tax deducted from their payment process. social media pages. in Barbados in the tourism sector. But of course, using digital capabilities to change CARICOM Foreign Ministers engage expectations to change behaviour to change US National Security Adviser performance to increase well-being is not just FOREIGN Ministers the importance of address- January. Last month, the about companies, it is of the Caribbean ing the COVID-19 pan- Foreign Ministers met fundamentally about peo- Community (CARICOM) demic and its economic with US Secretary of ple,” stated the minister. engaged with US National effects through access to State Antony Blinken. The minister also said Security Advisor,Mr.Jake vaccines and to economic At Friday’s meeting, that COVID-19 has spot- Sullivan on Friday, May 7. recovery financing. they emphasised the need lighted that the most im- Marsha Caddle, Minister in the Ministry of Economic The discussions, in which Matters relating to secu- for the relationship to be portant economic input is Affairs and Investment. the Prime Minister of rity and climate change placed in an institutional care. Caddle stated that St. Vincent and the were also discussed. framework to facilitate a children had been at holds and communities. were separated from Grenadines Dr. the Ministers were partic- regular and patterned home, carers have been “The intersection be- their work, and the ques- Honourable Ralph ularly pleased with the schedule of meetings. Mr. challenged to show up at tween this care economy, tion of how to better sup- Gonsalves participated, reset of CARICOM-US Sullivan proposed regular work and countries like the fact that much of it port the productive capac- were viewed as introduc- relations as this was the high-level meetings in- Barbados have, as a is unpaid work done by ities of women has at tory as well as an opportu- second high-level inter- cluding a Summit be- COVID-19 economic women, the fact that in least part of its answer nity to exchange views on action under the Biden- tween CARICOM Heads measure, invested more economies like Barbados in the digital economy,” issues of mutual interest. Harris administration of Government and the in care workers in house- more women than men she contended. (AS) Emphasis was placed on which took office in US President. The Barbados Advocate Monday May 10, 2021 • 7

WHO approval Villagers find new roles in rural vitalisation drive HANGZHOU – Huang Lifa was born and raised in of Chinese the villages of Chun’an County in east China’s Zhejiang Province. After vaccine beneficial years of living in the area, he has taken on a new role in the community since for global supply last summer. Huang, 50, is now an BEIJING – The World assured quality, safe “agricultural manager.” Health Organization for use, meets WHO’s The new job has been (WHO) endorsement requirements for efficacy, officially endorsed as an of a Chinese COVID-19 and will be an important emerging profession by vaccine was hailed as tool in fighting the global Chinese authorities a milestone achieve- pandemic, Galea noted. in 2019. ment by Dr. Gauden Today’s milestone According to the Galea, WHO represen- achievement should Ministry of Human tative to China. encourage an even Resources and Social The WHO in Geneva greater contribution from Security, an agricultural announced on Friday China to global supply manager is someone who the decision to grant and vaccine equity, he assumes the managerial Emergency Use Listing noted. role in an agricultural (EUL) to the COVID-19 cooperative, oversees Tourists walk on a street in Xiajiang Village of Chun’an County, east China’s vaccine produced by agricultural production, Zhejiang Province, August 9, 2017. Beijing Bio-Institute of offers technical support or Biological Products Co. markets its products. new company is not really opment of rural areas. is to help villagers earn Ltd., a subsidiary of In June 2020, Huang much higher,” Huang said. Rural tourism and private money and pursue com- China National Biotec was hired by the company “But being born in Baima entrepreneurship have mon prosperity,” he said. Group. jointly founded by over Village and brought up in been thriving in villages of Led by Huang, the com- “We look forward to 20 villages in Chun’an. Xiajiang Village, I am emo- the coastal province. A pany earned profits of such recognition of more With investments from the tionally attached to the vil- paragon of such a develop- 400,000 yuan (about Chinese-produced vac- cooperatives of the found- lages here. So I hope I can ment model, Xiajiang, the 61,800 US dollars) in the cines in the future, and ing villages, the company make more contributions.” village where Huang grew second half of last year. not only for COVID-19,” sells their agricultural In 2017, China proposed up, received 768,900 visits Half of the money was Galea said. products under a unified a rural vitalisation strat- in 2020, generating over 46 shared with the over 20 It marks a new chap- brand, and runs promo- egy as a key move to accel- million yuan in tourism founding villages as ter in China’s role in tions to attract tourists to erate the modernisation of earnings. dividend. global public goods sup- the villages. agriculture and rural The company Huang This year,the profit goal ply in health, building on Thanks to his experience areas and has since runs now is also named is 1.2 million yuan and rev- its R&D capability and working in the tourism adopted a host of support after Xiajiang. Local au- enue goal of 10 million manufacturing capacity, sector in Chun’an, Huang policies. In 2020, China de- thorities hoped the village yuan for Huang. as well as its commit- stood out among more clared an end to absolute could take the lead in rural “I’m working under a lot ment to contributing than 30 candidates for the poverty in the country. development and neigh- of pressure. Not only be- substantially to global managerial job. He signed Since then, the drive of bouring villages could cause of these targets, but health, he added. a two-year contract with rural vitalisation has jump on the bandwagon. I also don’t want to disap- The highly anticipated the company and officially become the policy priority As the manager, Huang point my fellow villagers,” WHO EUL listing of the became an agricultural in rural areas. said his job is not purely he said. “I also feel moti- vaccine communicates manager. An economic power- profit-oriented, but more vated because I see a both at home and abroad Dr. Gauden Galea, WHO “Compared with my pre- house, Zhejiang is also a driven by a sense of re- promising future in rural that the vaccine is of representative to China. vious job, the salary at my frontrunner in the devel- sponsibility.“My duty now vitalisation.”

China to further improve IP services for high-quality development: Official CHINA will further be fostered, said He examination of high-value The IP industry watch- added. government has sought to improve its intellectual Zhimin, deputy director of patents will be reduced dog will continue to take China has taken the shift the focus from property (IP) services to the National Intellectual to less than 14 months by measures to curb abnor- global lead in the number improving IP quantity promote high-quality IP Property Administration the end of this year. mal applications and of patent applications.In to quality, in an effort development, said an at a press conference The official also offered trademark hoarding, He recent years, the Chinese to boost innovation. official on Saturday. in Beijing. some examples of future The processing time for He cited a notice efforts to boost the patent examinations and approved by the State efficiency of patent trademark registrations Council in late April, transfers, such as fully will be further shortened which says that the opening up the country's while patent transfers will processing time for the basic IP data. Debris of China’s Long March rocket re-enters atmosphere

THE debris of the last device burned up during module, the first and core stage of the Long March- the reentry, and the rest of module for the construc- 5B Y2 carrier rocket re-en- the debris fell into a sea tion of China’s space tered the atmosphere at area with the centre at 2.65 station, blasted off from the 10:24 a.m. on Sunday degrees north latitude and Wenchang Spacecraft (Beijing Time), the China 72.47 degrees east longi- Launch Site on the coast Manned Space Agency tude, said the CMSA. of the southern island (CMSA) said. The Long March-5B Y2 province of Hainan A press conference is held by the State Council Information Office about im- The vast majority of the rocket, carrying the Tianhe on April 29. proving the intellectual property services in Beijing, on May 8, 2021. 8 • Monday May 10, 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 Vaccine deserts: Some countries COVID and have no COVID-19 jabs at all N’DJAMENA, Chad – At are Burkina Faso, Burundi, Chad has confirmed only ple, in some countries that the small hospital where Eritrea and Tanzania. 170 deaths since the they’ve finished with med- Dr. Oumaima Djarma “Delays and shortages of pandemic began, but ical staff and the elderly Global Trade works in Chad’s capital, vaccine supplies are driv- efforts to stop the virus and are now moving on to there are no debates over ing African countries to slip entirely here have been other categories, honestly,it WITH trade protection still an issue in the global which coronavirus vaccine further behind the rest of elusive. Regular flights saddens me,” Djarma said. trading arena, we are forced to ask what will be the is the best. the world in the COVID-19 from Paris and elsewhere “I ask them if they can fate of small island states like Barbados looking to There are simply no vaccine rollout and the con- have resumed, heightening provide us with these vac- trade as an option for economic survival in the post vaccines at all. tinent now accounts for the chance of increasing cines to at least protect the COVID 19 environment. Not even for the doctors only 1% of the vaccines ad- the 4,835 already health workers. Small countries have invested many resources and and nurses like her, who ministered worldwide,” confirmed cases. “Everyone dies from this energies in trade policy reforms, having care for COVID-19 patients WHO warned Thursday. The Farcha provincial disease, rich or poor,” she recognised the benefits that trade brings to in Chad, one of the least- And in places where hospital in N’Djamena is a says.“Everyone must have economic viability. developed nations in the there are no vaccines, gleaming new campus in the opportunity,the chance They have done this through their membership of world where about one there’s also the chance that an outlying neighbourhood, to be vaccinated, especially the World Trade Organization (WTO) or when third of the country is new and concerning vari- where camels nibble from those who are most entering financial agreements with the International engulfed by the Sahara ants could emerge, said acacia trees nearby. exposed.” Monetary Fund. However, recent commentaries are desert. Gian Gandhi, UNICEF’s Doctors Without Borders COVAX, the UN-backed indicating that protectionist trade policies are likely “I find it unfair and COVAX coordinator for has helped supply oxygen programme to ship to pick up – and in places where they are least unjust, and it is something Supply Division. for COVID-19 patients, and COVID-19 vaccines world- expected. that saddens me,” the “So we should all be con- the hospital has 13 ventila- wide, is aimed at helping The COVID-19 pandemic has turned everything 33-year-old infectious dis- cerned about any lack of tors. The physicians also low- and middle-income upside down. It has devastated economies; it has eases doctor says. “I don’t coverage anywhere in have plenty of Chinese- countries get access. A few crippled international travel; it has brought even have that choice. The the world,” Gandhi said, made KN95 masks and of the countries, though, companies to their knees; it has thrown thousands of first vaccine that comes urging higher-income hand sanitiser. Still, not a including Chad, have people out of employment and it has caused along that has authorisa- countries to donate doses single employee has been expressed concerns about millions of deaths around the world. tion, I will take it.” to the nations that are still vaccinated and none has receiving the AstraZeneca In that environment therefore, it is no wonder While wealthier nations waiting. been told when that might vaccine through COVAX that countries have continued to erect trade have stockpiled vaccines While the total of con- be possible. for fear it might not protect barriers to protect their economies and where for their citizens, many firmed COVID-19 cases That was easier to accept as well against a variant necessary to safeguard their industries from poorer countries are still among them is relatively at the beginning of the first seen in South Africa. external competition. The key however, to effecting scrambling to secure doses. low compared with the pandemic, Djarma said, Chad is expected to get change and to make trade more beneficial to all coun- A few, like Chad, have yet world’s hot spots, health of- because doctors all around some Pfizer doses next tries and not just the few, resides within the bosom to receive any. ficials say that figure is the world lacked vaccines. month if it can put in place of the WTO. The World Health likely a vast undercount: That has changed dramat- the cold storage facilities It is against this background that we will follow the Organization says nearly a The countries in Africa still ically after the develop- needed to keep that vaccine work and the agenda of the new WTO Director dozen countries – many of waiting for vaccines ment of shots in the West safe in a country where General, Dr. Nogozi Okonjo-Iweala. them in Africa – are still are among those least and by China and Russia temperatures soar each When she took office about two months, the waiting to get vaccines. equipped to track infections that have gone to other day to 43.5 degrees Director General told a WTO General Council Those last in line on the because of their fragile poor African countries. Celsius (110 degrees meeting that members need to do things differently continent along with Chad health care systems. “When I hear, for exam- Fahrenheit). to achieve reforms so as to keep the organization relevant. She pointed out that the prospects for a successful 12th Ministerial Conference later this year were good, once members target a manageable number Eyeing reelection bid, Macron looks of deliverables and set up longer work programmes to address issues within certain time frames. Small countries including Barbados have insisted to repair French economy they have boldly proclaimed a solid foundation and experience with competition policy as manifested via PARIS – President est number of reported protesting what they see as gions over the summer “to the various pieces of legislation that they have Emmanuel Macron’s plans COVID-19 cases and the social and economic injus- feel the pulse of the passed. for bringing France out of eighth-highest death toll tice to unions angry over country” and to engage Trade opens up opportunities for countries to grow the pandemic aren’t at more than 106,000. retirement reforms. with people in a mass their economies, earn foreign exchange, keep just about resuscitating While he has not offi- The coronavirus reopen- consultation aimed at nationals in employment, and improve their external long-closed restaurants, cially declared his candi- ing strategy Macron “turning the page of that current account deficits. By engaging in trade boutiques and museums. dacy, Macron has made unveiled this month calls moment in the nation’s companies contribute to aggregate demand by rais- They are also about prepar- comments suggesting he for most restrictions on life.” ing the bar when it comes to economic activity. ing his possible campaign intends to seek reelection. public life to be lifted June “No individual destiny is In undertaking trade reforms the small states have for a second term. And he has pushed recent 30, when half of France’s worthwhile without a been slashing tariffs, opening up industries to import A year before the next legislation on issues that population is expected to collective project,” he said, competition, and providing assistance where appro- presidential election, potential rivals on the right have received at least one giving the latest hint about priate to exporters. They have also been canvassing Macron is focusing on sav- and the left hold dear,from vaccine shot. With up to a potential reelection bid. the idea that larger countries end their support to ing jobs and reviving the security to climate change. 3 million people in France At the moment, all industries and ceased engaging in granting protec- pandemic-battered French Pollsters suggest getting vaccinated each opinion polls show Macron tion to industries since that in itself distort trade. economy as his country Macron, who four years ago week, the government and Marine Le Pen, the Here in this country, trade has been a key compo- inches out of its third par- became the youngest pres- plans to allow outdoor far-right leader he beat in a nent in economic activity. As for exports they are tial lockdown. ident in French history,has areas of restaurants and presidential runoff election necessary to rebuild the foreign reserves which had The centrist president’s a good chance of winning cafes, as well as museums in 2017, again reaching the taken a beating prior to 2018. Before COVID more ability to meet the chal- the presidency again in and nonessential shops, runoff next year. The polls than one million dollars had flowed into the country lenge will be significant for 2022 despite his govern- to resume operating on also forecast that Macron by way of goods exports and re-exports.Additional in- his political future and for ment’s oft-criticised man- May 19. would defeat National flows came from services (tourism and international France – which is among agement of the pandemic In an interview with Rally leader Le Pen again, business) exports. the world’s worst-hit na- and earlier challenges to French media, Macron said though by a smaller So if this country and others have to earn more in tions with the fourth-high- his policies, from activists he would visit France’s re- margin. the post-COVID environment, trade offers one such opportunity for doing so. Telephone: 467-2000 News Fax: 434-1000 News Editor: Dorian Bryan Executive Editor: Allison Downes Protectionist trade policies do hurt countries, both 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 large and small and in the event that this takes Publisher: Sir Anthony Bryan place. The WTO has a role to stamp this out. @The Barbados Advocate @barbadosadvocate The Barbados Advocate Monday May 10, 2021 • 9

Covid-19 claims another Cayman rated amber on UK life to take death toll traffic light entry system GRAND CAYMAN – Hopes for “Although this may come as to thirty-one Caymanians travelling to the UK that disappointing news to some, this is the they would not be required to quarantine first iteration of the red, amber and green on arrival have been dashed after the lists and they will be reviewed every three in Bermuda Cayman Islands has been given an amber weeks,” the governor said in a statement rating under Britain’s new traffic light released Friday morning. “Given HAMILTON, Bermuda – The island’s rating system which assesses countries as Cayman’s excellent response to the pandemic death toll has risen to 31, it red, amber and green (RAG) for inbound COVID-19 crisis I am hopeful that was revealed Saturday night. travel. Cayman will move onto the green list at Kim Wilson, the health minister, said it The Governor’s Office said it had fed the review point. My office will remain was with “a heavy heart” that she an- data related to the local COVID-19 in close contact with the UK as the list nounced the latest victim. situation and the vaccination rates into evolves.” Ms Wilson added,: “Our hearts and the UK’s Department of Transport Travellers also have the option to pay prayers go out to the loved ones of the de- but Cayman, like the rest of the for a test-to-release scheme on day five, ceased during this difficult time.” Caribbean, has still been placed on the where a negative result ends self-isolation She said, ”The Ministry of Health will amber list. In a statement from the office, early, the release noted. not release any personal details about the Governor Martyn Roper said the Only 12 countries have been placed on individual and I ask the public to respect status of countries will be under constant this first green list, including Israel and the privacy of the family as they mourn review and he will keep in touch with Gibraltar, where there are very high vac- their loved one.“ London in an effort to green-light cination rates.Australia, Brunei, Iceland, The death came after a steady decline in Bermuda health minister, Kim Wilson. Cayman. New Zealand, Portugal and Singapore the number of new cases and active infec- The Cayman Islands’ own tight quaran- along with a number of other remote is- tions. by public health officials and twelve in tine and isolation measures have kept land territories are also on the green list. The update last night recorded only two hospital on Friday, two of them in inten- the community coronovirus free and more The latest information was revealed by new coronavirus cases. sive care. than 50% of the population has received the Transport Secretary Grant Shapps The number of active infections was said The island recorded 12 Covid-19 deaths both shots of the vaccine. But anyone trav- as part of the British government’s to be 309 – about a third of the 900-plus in the year since the pandemic hit last elling from here to the UK will still need changes that will allow their own citizens recorded at the peak of the last major out- March. to self-isolate for ten days when the new to go on holiday this summer and avoid a break. There have been 17 deaths linked to the traffic light system comes into effect on lengthy quarantine on return from some There were 297 cases being monitored disease since April 1. May 17 . destinations. New Covid-19 Bermuda quarantine rules to face court challenge A STRICT quarantine regime for unvac- Dr Griffiths said today that the meas- matter is finally determined by the courts.” cinated arrivals imposed as part of the ures had to be held up to scrutiny. Dr Griffiths asked the public: “If these battle against the Covid-19 pandemic are He added:“The attitude of those behind onerous regulations are simply accepted, “oppressive and trample on Bermudians’ those decisions seems to be ’we know what precedent will that set for the viola- constitutional rights”, a senior British what’s best for you, so simply do as we tion of your constitutional rights in the lawyer said Saturday. say’. future?” Courtenay Griffiths, a Queen’s Counsel “That is patently unacceptable. The Mr Richardson said he was in contact based in London, has been hired by a Bermudian public are clearly not satis- with the individual behind the group, but group of Bermudians to challenge fied with what they perceive an overzeal- that its members wanted to remain anony- Government plans to introduce new quar- ous overreach by the Government which mous. antine laws next month. has resulted in a grossly unacceptable in- He added that a court action was the The group, Constitutional Freedom fringement of their constitutional rights.” fairest way to resolve the controversy. Bermuda, has launched a fundraising Dr Griffiths said: “The choice to be It is the second legal challenge that campaign on the CrowdJustice platform to vaccinated rests with the citizen and the Government has faced over Covid-19 reg- pay for legal action. citizen alone. ulations. Anyone who arrives in Bermuda with- “The state should not, whether Mark Pettingill, a lawyer and former out vaccination must quarantine at a expressly or by implication, force its citi- Attorney-General, said quarantine rules Government-approved centre from June 6 zens to get vaccinated. were “draconian” and that he had 15 at their own expense for 14 days. “One class of people should not be sepa- clients prepared to file a constitutional The rule will also apply to residents who rated, segregated and prejudiced simply challenge if the Government pushed campaigners insist could quarantine at because they do not bow down to the pres- ahead. home. sure campaign of the Government.” Courtenay Griffiths QC. But David Burt, the Premier, insisted The group has also questioned curfew Dr Griffiths added that curfews “and that the restrictions were needed. regulations and claimed they were unnec- other onerous restrictions” had hit peo- “While we accept that the Constitution He said earlier this week:“It’s important essary. ple’s ability to earn a living. permits the Government to interfere with for all Bermudians to remember that su- Dr Griffiths, working with Charles He said that Government needed to personal liberties, such interference must pervised quarantine has been very effec- Richardson, a Bermudian barrister, will prove that the “gross infringements” were be reasonably necessary,reasonable justi- tive in many countries that have elimi- file a constitutional motion at the Supreme crucial. fiable, and in the public interest. nated local transmission and their soci- Court today. Dr Griffiths highlighted:“The Bermuda “We remain doubtful that they will meet eties have returned to normal, holding The motion will ask for the new regula- Constitution Order 1968 guarantees fun- that threshold. large events without masks. tions be put on hold at least until their le- damental rights, liberties and freedoms “Given the important public considera- “This is what we want for Bermuda, and gality can be argued in court. that we all are entitled to. tions at stake, it is imperative that this it is my hope that we as a country unite to Curaçao to open again tomorrow; no more ‘plachi di dia’

WILLEMSTAD – During a short briefing measures step by step. Many people today. Rhuggenaath calls on people to be open. Saturday,Curaçao Prime Minister Eugene wanted to celebrate Mother’s Day yester- patient. Next Sunday,the car-free Sunday Sports activities are again possible for Rhuggenaath announced that the day,unfortunately,that was not possible as will no longer apply. children under 18 years old and only in the government is to host a national seven more days are needed to evaluate. All construction companies can get back open air. conference on May 10, 11, 12 to talk about Nevertheless,there is light at the end of to work starting tomorrow.People are al- Hair salons, spas, and other businesses how Curaçao will continue after the meas- the tunnel. The so-called licence plate of lowed to go to the beach again in the morn- in that sector may also receive customers ures are eased and also after so many peo- the day, the “plachi di dia” will disappear ing from 4:30 pm until 9 am and at the end from tomorrow but this must be by ple have been vaccinated. starting tomorrow, Tuesday May 11. of the afternoon from 4:30 pm until 6 pm. appointment. The applicable measures The government wants to relax the However,Plachi di dia will still be in effect Gyms and crossfit are also allowed to re- remain in force, so distance and hygiene. 10 • Monday May 10, 2021 The Barbados Advocate

Dominica gov’t considering acquiring majority shares in DOMLEC ROSEAU, Dominica – The govern- The Prime Minister made it clear that did not take up the offer but the then ment of Dominica could once again his government has a great relation- Freedom Party government did, and so become the majority shareholder ship with the majority shareh their shareholdings increased to 72.9%. of Dominica Electricity Services olders and the management of On 23 March 1997, the (DOMLEC). DOMLEC. Commonwealth Development Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit an- “So it’s not like we have any issues Corporation (CDC) purchased 72.8% of nounced at a press conference at the with them, but we believe, especially the shares from the government thus Dominica State House on Thursday, with the advent of the geothermal and making CDC the majority shareholder. that his government is not ruling out our thrust towards the use of renewable In May 2004 WRB Enterprises of the possibility of acquiring the majority energy,I think this will place Dominica Tampa, Florida and Dominica Social shares of Dominica’s sole electricity in a much better position,” Skerrit Security, in a collaborative effort, pur- company. stated. “So I am throwing this out to the chased CDC’s shares in DOMLEC. “In respect to DOMLEC, the public, but as the days and weeks go by These companies bought 52.8% and government is not ruling out the possi- I will be in a better position to firm up 20% of the shares respectively. bility of engaging the main shareholder the government’s position in respect to In April 2013, Light & Power of DOMELC with the view of the this matter.” Holdings Ltd. (LPH) of Barbados, a ma- government acquiring the majority If the prime minister’s announcement jority-owned subsidiary of Emera Inc., Dominica’s Prime Minister Roosevelt shares in DOMLEC,” he said. “I believe materialises, it will not be the first time an energy and services company based Skerrit. that by doing so we would address the that the Dominica government holds in Halifax, Nova Scotia in Canada, ac- historic round, because I believe funda- controlling interest in DOMLEC. quired a 52 percent interest core business, has a majority interest in mentally that the issue of water and In 1993, the company offered a ‘rights in DOMLEC from WRB for EC $20.6m. The Barbados Light & Power Company electricity should remain in the hands issue’ to shareholders of two shares for Light & Power Holdings, an invest- Limited and holds a minority of the state.” every one owned. Many shareholders ment company with electricity being its interest in St. Lucia Electricity Services. The Dominica government has stated that it hopes to make Dominica the Anguilla mourns death of former world’s first climate-resilient country with a cheaper, cleaner, more reliable Chief Minister Hubert Hughes source of energy.

THE VALLEY,Anguilla – The citizens of and people of St Kitts-Nevis,” Harris said Anguilla are mourning the death of for- on Friday. mer Chief Minister Hubert Benjamin “The Honourable Hubert Benjamin Hughes, who has died at the age of 87. Hughes led a full, impactful life that was Jamaica Hughes was first elected to the rich in experience, friendship, leadership, Anguilla House of Assembly 45 years ago love and service, and his legacy will in 1976. forever be linked to his formative influ- records 3 more He served as Chief Minister from 1994 ence on Anguilla’s political and socio-eco- to 1999, 1999 to 2000, and 2010 to 2015. nomic development leading into the 21st Following the news of his death of century and beyond,” Harris also said. COVID-19 Friday,Prime Minister of St Kitts Nevis, Last October, the Government and Dr. Timothy Harris, also extended people of Anguilla celebrated the life and fatalities, 120 condolences. legacy of Hughes, immortalising him on “Former Chief Minister Hughes was his 87th birthday with a road naming an amiable personality, full of life, ceremony in the community of new infections a patriot of Anguilla and deeply, South Hill, which brought the Hubert Former Chief Minister Hubert passionately connected to the country Benjamin Hughes Drive into existence. Benjamin Hughes JAMAICA has recorded three more COVID-19 fatalities, increasing the tally to 806. Government of Guyana mulls compulsory Those who died on Saturday were an 85-year-old man from St Catherine, a 69-year-old woman from Kingston & St Andrew vaccination to curb COVID-19 situation and a 60-year-old man from GUYANA – THE local health authorities public gatherings have been prohibited administered locally. Vaccination is St Catherine. are considering whether the COVID-19 and a social distance of six feet was not compulsory in Guyana, but Dr. Meanwhile, there were 120 vaccination should be made mandatory, encouraged. The prohibition and Ramsammy related that making COVID- new cases with ages ranging from since vaccines are seen as the tool that distancing, among other measures, were 19 vaccination compulsory is “on the table.” one to 95 years, pushing the will enable countries to exit the pandemic instituted since the interaction of people “We haven’t made a decision,” Dr, total to 46,708 with 23,291 being and circumvent the challenges raised by would be conducive to the spread of Ramsammy said, adding: “We don’t want active. those who breach the COVID-19 the virus from person to person. to make it mandatory.” Of the new cases, 66 are women guidelines and allow for the continuing But there have been numerous reports Dr. Ramsammy said that it is expected and 54 are men. spread of the novel coronavirus. of people breaching these guidelines and that about 160,000 people would receive at Kingston and St Andrew dominate On Saturday, following reports that being arrested by members of the National least their first dose of a COVID-19 vaccine the new cases with 25 being recorded, there have been nine COVID-19 related COVID-19 Task Force (NCTF). More by the end of Saturday.That would equate followed by St Catherine with deaths that were not confirmed nor recently,Dr.Ramsammy said that Guyana to about 33 per cent of the targeted 24 and then St Ann with 22. reported before, Health Adviser in the was experiencing a third wave of the virus 500,000 adult population. But there has A total of 1,739 tests were Ministry of Health, Dr.Leslie Ramsammy, wherein the virus is more transmissible been an unequal uptake of these vaccines. conducted. lamented that people have not been and it is deadlier. In Regions Eight and 10, vaccinations The country’s positivity rate stands adhering to the COVID-19 guidelines and “In spite of the warning that the virus have been fewer than in other regions. at 9.8%. as such, have contributed to the spread of circulating now is a more dangerous virus, Vaccination, according to Dr.Ramsammy, In the meantime, there were the virus. more deadly,we seem to have a thing that is the exit strategy for the pandemic and 120 more recoveries, increasing the “I think if we continue to ignore the we are immune to it and we are not going not necessarily imposing a lockdown. total to 22,268. public health advice and go out without to be infected by the virus,” Dr.Ramsammy “We have to enforce more public health Some 189 persons are in hospital our masks and go into large gatherings, said. measures.We have to use the same energy with seven being moderately ill etcetera, more people will get infected,” However, in a bid to mitigate the effects that we have to use for lockdown; we have 17 critically ill. Dr. Ramsammy told the Sunday of the COVID-19 pandemic, Guyana has to use that same energy for people coming Three persons are in government Chronicle. introduced an aggressive vaccination cam- to take their vaccines and if we take our quarantine, while 22,775 are With the discovery of the deadly paign, whereby all adults are eligible for vaccines, we will bring some control about,” at home. coronavirus in Guyana last March, large one of the three COVID-19 vaccines being Dr. Ramsammy underscored. The Barbados Advocate Monday May 10, 2021 • 11

Argentina pushes back mid-term More than elections as COVID-19 rages 2.3m people THE Argentine government has the health and lives of the people first,” Primary elections, which were due to be agreed with opposition parties to Interior Minister Enrique de Pedro said held on August 8, will be delayed until vaccinated postpone primary and mid-term elec- in a statement. September 12 while the mid-terms, due to tions due to take place from August Mario Negri, from opposition coalition be held Oct. 24 and will now be held for five weeks due to the COVID-19 Together for Change, said the decision November 14. in Dominican pandemic, the Interior Ministry had been made to wait until more people Argentina, with a population of about said in a statement on Friday. were vaccinated. 45 million people, is now recording the Argentina’s ruling centre-left “Frente There are 127 seats up for grabs in the highest number of COVID-19 infections Republic de Todos” coalition is seeking to defend a lower Chamber of Deputies out of 257 since the start of the pandemic last majority in the Senate and its strong in total, and 24 in play in the Senate out year. As of Friday, 3.1 million cases have position in the lower house, where it is the of the chamber’s 72 seats. been confirmed and 66,872 people have ACCORDING to the National largest bloc. Pollsters expect the government to lose died. Vaccination Plan portal, as of Saturday’s “We were able to reach an agreement seats in the election, though the challenge So far, at least 8.95 million people have cut in the country, a total of two million with the different (legislative) blocs to may fall short of erasing its Senate received one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine 325 thousand 108 people had been vacci- push back this year’s elections, putting majority. and 1.31 million have received two. nated against COVID-19 in the Dominican Republic. In that sense, the daily advance indi- cates that a total of 810,045 citizens have Costa Rica ICUs saturated with Covid patients already received the two doses of the vac- cine. COSTA RICA’S public-hospital system manager of the Caja. other pathologies. The Health Cabinet reported that fol- says it can no longer offer all critical pa- “Medical centres continue to receive pa- Despite this, on Saturday afternoon at lowing Monday begins the third phase of tients the attention they require due to a tients who require hospital care and they least 12 patients who were severely or # VacúnateRD, including the entire pop- saturation of resources by Covid-19 cases. can no longer be given optimal care for critically sick with Covid-19 had to wait ulation over 18 years of age. Saturday evening, the Social Security their serious condition because they can- hours to be admitted. The decision was made after the coun- System (Caja) said it has “exceeded the op- not be assigned the right bed.” “It is never a good time to get sick, but try received a new batch of the China timal institutional capacity” of intensive- The Caja says its maximum optimal right now is the worst,” said Román Sinovac vaccine with two million doses care occupancy with 435 patients with ICU capacity for Covid-19 is 359 patients. Macaya, Caja president. this week. Covid-19 requiring an ICU bed. Beyond that, the Caja is using temporary As of Friday’s update, the latest According to the authorities, around a “This is like waking up to our worst beds or converting spaces that would oth- available, there were 1,175 people hospi- thousand coronavirus vaccination cen- nightmare,” said Mario Ruiz, medical erwise be reserved for individuals with talised with Covid-19 across Costa Rica. ters operate in the country.

Chile-Bolivia train route being re-established after 16 years RAIL line operators are re-estab- lishing a train system to carry Bolivian exports to Chile’s Pacific ports for the first time in 16 years, holding out hope of an increase in regional trade. The freight train route has been defunct since the rail line was scuttled by floods in 2003. But this weekend transportation officials said a trial run of the bi-national rail system was completed when a train reached a spot near the Chilean border town of Charana from Bolivia. Sixteen cars filled with 410 tonnes of A locomotive of Bolivia's Andean Railway Company moves to cross the border between Bolivia and Chile to pick up iron iron coils were hauled by what will coil, in Charana, Bolivia May 7, 2021. be called the Ferrocarril Arica-La Paz train line.Tensions have simmered for This preliminary test covered 616 total of soybeans from the Bolivian town of is one of the best alternatives for Bolivia decades between the two countries as kilometres – 205 in Chile and 411 in Santa Cruz, destined for Peru, Ecuador to get its exports out to sea,” said Rodrigo Bolivia laments its lack of access Bolivia. The return trip is planned in a and Colombia. Pinto, general manager of one of to the Pacific. few days with a shipment of 400 tonnes “We are convinced that the port of Arica the operators, the Arica Port Company.

Partly sunny with a few brief isolated light showers

High: 2:48 a.m. and 3:35 p.m. London: 14°C CLOUDY Yesterday: 1.5 mm Boston: 19°C CLOUDY Low: 9:10 a.m. For the month: 18.3 mm Max: 30.1°C Montreal: 17°C FAIR and 8:57 p.m. For the year: 275.0 mm Min: 24.6°C Toronto: 11°C CLOUDY New York: 11°C OVERCAST 5:34 a.m. 6:16 p.m. Miami: 28°C CLOUDY 12 • Monday May 10, 2021 The Barbados Advocate Death toll soars to 60 in Afghan school bombing KABUL, Afghanistan – Hussein Naseri. Grieving families The meeting partici- buried their dead pants decided that “there Sunday following a is not any other way, ex- horrific bombing at a cept for people themselves girls’ school in the to provide their own secu- Afghan capital that rity alongside of the secu- killed 60 people, many rity forces,” said Naseri, of them pupils between who added that the gov- 11 and 15 years old. ernment should provide The number of wounded local Hazaras with in Saturday’s attack weapons. climbed to more than 100, Naseri said Hazaras said Interior Ministry have been attacked in spokesman Tariq Arian. In their schools, in their the western neighborhood mosques and “it is their of Dasht-e-Barchi, families right to be upset. How buried their dead amid many more families lose angry recriminations at a their loved ones? How government they said has many more attacks failed to protect them from against this minority has repeated attacks in the to occur in this part of the mostly Shiite Muslim city before something is neighborhood. done?” “The government reacts One of the students flee- after the incident, it does- ing the school recalled the n’t do anything before the attack, the girls’ screams incident,” said of the girls, the blood. Mohammad Baqir, “I was with my class- Alizada, 41, who had gath- mate, we were leaving the ered to bury his niece, A man cries over the body of a victim of deadly bombings on Saturday near a school, at a cemetery school, when suddenly an Latifa, a Grade 11 student west of Kabul, Afghanistan, Sunday, May 9, 2021. The Interior Ministry said Sunday the death toll in the explosion happened,“ said the Syed Al-Shahda horrific bombing at the entrance to a girls’ school in the Afghan capital has soared to some 50 people, 15-year-old Zahra, whose school. many of them pupils between 11 and 15 years old, and the number of wounded in Saturday’s attack arm had been broken by a Three explosions outside has also climbed to more than 100. piece of shrapnel. the school entrance struck “Ten minutes later there as students were leaving violence as the U.S. and Saturday’s bombings. a vicious attack last year outside the Syed Al- was another explosion and for the day,said Arian.The NATO complete their final In this same neighbor- in a maternity hospital in Shahda school. In the just a couple of minutes blasts targeted military withdrawal from hood in 2018, a school the same area that killed morning, boys attend later another explosion,” Afghanistan’s ethnic Afghanistan. bombing killed 34 people, pregnant women and new- classes in the sprawling she said. “Everyone was Hazaras who dominate At Vatican City, in his mostly students. In born babies. school compound and in yelling and there was the Dasht-e-Barchi neigh- traditional Sunday re- September 2018 a the afternoon, it’s girls’ blood everywhere, and I borhood, where the bomb- marks to faithful in St. wrestling club was at- Angry crowds attack turn. couldn’t see anything ings occurred. Most Peter’s Square, Pope tacked killing 24 people Soon after the bombing, On Sunday, Hazara clearly.” Her friend died. Hazaras are Shiite Francis cited the bombing. and in May 2020 a mater- angry crowds attacked leaders from Dasht-e- Most of the dozens of in- Muslims. The Taliban de- “Let us pray for the vic- nity hospital was brutally ambulances and even beat Barchi met to express jured brought to the nied responsibility, con- tims of the terrorist attack attacked killing 24 people, health workers as they their frustration with the EMERGENCY Hospital demning the attack and in Kabul, an inhumane ac- including pregnant tried to evacuate the government failure to pro- for war wounded in the the many deaths. tion that struck so many women and infants. And wounded, Health Ministry tect ethnic Hazaras, decid- Afghan capital,“almost all The first explosion came girls as they were coming in October 2020, the spokesman Ghulam ing to cobble together a girls and young women be- from a vehicle packed with out of school.” He said.The Kawsar-e-Danish tutoring Dastigar Nazari said. He protection force of their tween 12 and 20 years explosives, followed by two pontiff then added: “May center was attacked, had implored residents to own from among the old,” said Marco Puntin, others, said Arian, adding God give Afghanistan killing 30 people. cooperate and allow am- Hazara community. the hospital’s program co- that the casualty figures peace.” Most of the attacks were bulances free access to the The force would be de- ordinator in Afghanistan. could still rise. The Dasht-e-Barchi claimed by the Islamic site. ployed outside schools, In a statement following In the capital rattled by area has been hit by sev- State affiliate operating in Arian, the Interior mosques and public facili- the attack, the hospital, relentless bombings, eral incidents of violence Afghanistan. Ministry spokesman, ties and would cooperate which has operated in Saturday’s attack was targeting minority Shiites The radical Sunni blamed the attack on the with government security Kabul since 2000, said the among the worst. and most often claimed by Muslim group has de- Taliban despite their de- forces. The intention is to first three months of this Criticism has mounted the Islamic State affiliate clared war on nials. supplement the local year have seen a 21 per over lack of security and operating in the country. Afghanistan’s Shiites. Bloodied backpacks and forces, said cent increase in war- growing fears of even more No one has yet claimed Washington blamed IS for schools books lay strewn Parliamentarian Ghulam wounded. Egypt executes defrocked monk convicted of abbot’s killing CAIRO – Egyptian au- the 4th century. ures aimed at instilling a part of the vast Among these monks global list of executioners thorities on Sunday exe- Two defrocked monks, discipline into monastic monastery not covered by are some who espouse a in 2020, according to cuted a defrocked monk identified as Isaiah and life. Among them was a security cameras. policy of isolationism and Amnesty International. convicted of killing an and Faltaous, were con- halt in admitting novices Prosecutors said he was see themselves as The Arab world’s most abbot in a desert victed of killing to monasteries nation- killed with blows to the guardians of the true populous country monastery north of Cairo, Epiphanius and sen- wide for a year. head by an iron bar. faith. They are pitted held 107 executions last officials said. tenced to death by a crim- Isaiah was executed The abbot’s killing has against a more main- year, a significant in- The 2018 killing of inal court in April 2019. Sunday by hanging In exposed a side of the stream faction that fa- crease from the 32 Bishop Epiphanius, an The Court of Cassation, the Wadi Natrun prison church that few in Egypt vors building bridges recorded in 2019, the abbot at St. Macarius the country’s highest complex in the Nile Delta – Muslim or Christian – with other churches and group said. Monastery, shocked criminal court, last year province of Beheira, the knew existed, including lending political support Last month, authori- Egypt’s Coptic Orthodox upheld the death sen- officials said. They spoke the growing power and to the government. ties executed nine sus- Church, one of the oldest tence against Isaiah, on condition of independence of monks The execution of Isaiah pected Islamists con- Christian communities in while Faltaous received a anonymity because they in remote monasteries was the latest in a victed of murder in an at- the world and the one life sentence in a retrial. were not authorized to who appear to be at odds serious of executions that tack on a police station in that introduced monasti- The church defrocked brief the media. with Pope Tawadros II placed Egypt among 2013, an assault resulted cism to the faith. The the two monks after the The abbot was killed in and the church’s central the four Middle Eastern in the deaths of 15 peo- monastery was built in killing, and took meas- the middle of the night in leadership. countries topping the ple, including 11 police.

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THE authorities in that the enterprise continues Barbados could very well be to do well. missing out on opportuni- “So the state assets (enter- ties to drive more domestic prises) here can be restructured equity and other invest- and be packaged in a way that ments in this country. small investors are able to get So says Professor Justin involved, along with other Robinson, CEO of the Sagicor major investors,” he reasoned. Cave Hill School of Business at He believes such an approach The University of the West could spur more interest in in- Indies, Cave Hill. vesting and buying shares on His comments came as the the local stock market. School is about to launch a six- The UWI official indicated month course in Stock Market that the programme they are Investing. launching on May 29 this year Professor Robinson said he will last for at least six weeks. believed the previous adminis- He explained that they have tration with its fiscal policy had challenges; and the current one feedback from persons suggest- which has an agreement with ing that the stock market the IMF,have missed out on re- remains a mystery and query- forming public assets and then ing how it works. offering for sale some of those “So it will be a basic course assets to Barbadians. with part of the programme He reasoned that once this is featuring a platform that will done it can drive wealth cre- allow the participants to ation, and that in fact investing ‘trade in stocks’ although no should be included in financial money will be involved,” literacy programmes being of- Professor Robinson said. fered. He suggested that the ex- According to him, the perience of Jamaica in going situation right now in that route could be emulated in Barbados is that compa- Barbados. nies here have tended not to Referring to that situation, list their shares on the ex- Professor Robinson revealed change, and local financial that one of the most significant intermediaries have not developments there came when been doing it in the same the Government invited private way as in some other mar- participation in the Trans kets, including the same Jamaica Highway, which is Jamaica. listed on the stock exchange in “Some people lack the in- the country. vestment knowledge and Conceptualised and started how to look at investments by the Government, Robinson and to get returns,” he said recalled that shares were sold while adding that these is- to the public and the latest sues will form part of the Professor Justin Robinson, CEO of the Sagicor Cave Hill School of Business at The University of the word from the stock exchange is course. West Indies, Cave Hill.

VAT revenue falling short, Enterprise development: ‘Substantial recovery’ for says business analyst The way to go Fortress Funds PAGE 3 PAGE 4 PAGE 5 2 • Monday May 10, 2021 Business Monday

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VAT revenue falling short, says business analyst WHY is the Value The analyst drew first three months of this of GDP during fiscal that at the start of the formance of the economy. Added Tax (VAT) con- Business Monday’s at- year VAT supplied $187.3 2020/21. last financial year, “But prior to that year tinuing to underper- tention to the fact that million compared to He blamed this on Government was project- the situation was almost form where revenue VAT projections are con- $262.7 million for the pre- transaction based taxes, ing over $100 million from the same as VAT revenue generation is not sistently forecast to vious financial year. which according to him VAT and it has done the did not matched the matching forecasts. realise over one billion VAT has not been gener- were especially hard hit, same thing for the current projections,” he pointed A local business analyst dollars in revenue. Unfor- ating the revenue which declining by almost $500 year which ends at March out. said while the economic tunately, it has not Government has been million. 31 next year. In the meantime, the situation in Barbados is reached that target. projecting year after year. The VAT accounted for The analyst said that in Governor said that taxes partly to be blamed, there During the first quarter Governor of the Central more than half of the loss, the case of the last year, on incomes and assets may be cases where either of this year the Central Bank of Barbados, Clevis- the result of lower im- the COVID pandemic had rose by $119 million on collections are not being Bank of Barbados said ton Haynes, said that ports, including for fuel, a negative effect on almost the strength of a near dou- paid into Government’s VAT revenues for the Government suffered a and domestic sales and in- everything in Barbados bling of corporate taxes coffers or forecasting VAT 2020/2021 fiscal year were revenue loss of $416 mil- creased refunds. given the shutdown and which registered a $304 revenues is very faulty. $706.3 million. For the lion or five per cent Information has shown the slowdown in the per- million increase. New CDB head focused on innovation

AS he took up his posi- tered in Barbados. tion as President of the Also high on the new President’s agenda He comes to the assign- Caribbean Development is supporting the CDB’s Borrowing ment with 35 years of Bank (CDB), Dr. Hyginus Member Countries (BMW) through their experience in economics, Gene Leon has said that COVID-19 recovery… financial policy develop- innovation will be one of ment and executive man- the key targets going for- ing effective partnerships ing integration among agement. More than 20 of ward for the institution. and knowledge-sharing them. those years were spent Last week Dr. Leon to promote transforma- “His vision, which will working with the assumed the presidency tion while building on the require shared responsi- International Monetary of the Barbados-based bank’s collective and ex- bility and contributions Fund. He worked previ- Bank, replacing Dr. perience; and improving from regional and exter- ously with the CDB and William Warren Smith the quality of life for nal stakeholders, calls for Central Bank of who has retired after two Caribbean citizens will a comprehensive develop- Barbados. five-year terms at the be part of the bank’s ment approach across the Dr. Leon holds a Doctor institution. roadmap. Region,” said a statement of Philosophy in Econo- “Going forward we will Also high on the new from the Bank. mics from the University need to emphasise inno- President’s agenda is According to the Bank’s of Southhampton in the vation to generate and supporting the CDB’s statement, the seasoned UK, and a Bachelor of refine new ideas and cre- Borrowing Member economist will lead a Science (Bsc) Degree ate opportunities,” Dr. Countries (BMW) team of more than 200 from the University of Leon pointed out. through their COVID-19 employees headquar- London. He has also stated that recovery,while advancing going forward, enhanced the Bank’s mandate to measurement and evalu- contribute to their har- BANK RATES President of the Caribbean Development Bank ation for more effective monious growth and de- (CDB), Dr. Hyginus Gene Leon. implementation; foster- velopment, while promot- Commercial bank rates to the public at the close of business on Friday by the Central Bank of Barbados. Valid for May 10, 2021

Notes: Persaud wins Currency Buying Selling Belizean Dollar 1.00000 1.00000 Canadian Dollar 1.62442 1.67247 East Caribbean $ 0.73704 0.74445 Woman of Euro 2.38156 2.48184 Pound Sterling 2.74099 2.85641 United States Dollar 1.98000 2.02857 Demand/Sight: Currency Buying Selling Impact Award Belizean Dollar 0.99688 1.00313 Canadian Dollar 1.63367 1.67100 FELICIA J. Persaud, the She accepted the East Caribbean Dollar 0.73843 0.74306 founder and CEO of award on behalf of all Euro 2.41650 2.46644 Invest Caribbean, has Caribbean immigrants Guyana Dollar 0.00942 0.00948 won a 2021 Woman of in the Diaspora on Pound Sterling 2.78121 2.83868 Impact Award. behalf of the Caribbean United States Dollar 1.99000 2.02768 Guyanese born Persaud region, and most espe- Telegraphic Transfer was recently presented cially on behalf of the peo- Currency Buying Selling with the award by the ple of St. Vincent and Belizean Dollar 0.99688 1.00313 South Florida-based Grenadines who have Canadian Dollar 1.63677 1.67100 East Caribbean Dollar 0.73843 0.74306 International Career been devastated and Euro 2.42105 2.46644 and Business Alliance displaced by the eruption Guyana Dollar 0.00942 0.00948 (ICABA), during its an- of the La Soufriere vol- Pound Sterling 2.78644 2.83868 nual award ceremony. It cano. United States Dollar 1.99375 2.02768 was presented virtually “For over two decades because of the COVID-19 I have dedicated my life INDICATIVE RATES FOR SOME REGIONAL pandemic. for the recognition and re- Felicia J. Persaud, founder and CEO of Invest CURRENCIES AS ADVISED BY THE The accolade is given to spect of Caribbean immi- Caribbean. RESPECTIVE CENTRAL BANKS women “who have distin- grants and the Caribbean N.B.: These rates are not meant to be used for trading. guished themselves pro- region,” she said mo- serve ... to renew and Invest Caribbean is a BDS$ Guyana Dollar 0.00945 fessionally and with their ments after accepting the strengthen them for the global private sector in- Jamaica Dollar 0.01316 civic and community award. battles ahead,” Persaud vestment agency of the T&T Dollar 0.29760 leadership”. “Awards like this added. Caribbean. 4 • Monday May 10, 2021 Business Monday

Editor’s Enterprise development: Notebook The way to go “I appeal to you, broth- Governance: (1) Start ers, by the name of our your Business with a Finally some Lord Jesus Christ, that all Board Meeting – laying a of you agree, and that there good foundation; (2) be no divisions among you, “Passion, Persistence and but that you be united in Patience” – a daily relief for former the same mind and the mantra; (3) Satisfied same judgment.” – 1 Clients, Happy Team Corinthians 1:10 members and Service Delivery Excellence – the LIAT employees IN September 2021, it will endorsing the importance and virtual settings. This raison d'être; (4) Economic IT was a good gesture on the part of Prime be 61 years since I arrived of the enterprise develop- consists of life coaching Gearing System – the rel- Minister Mia Amor Mottley to intervene in the case at the Mona campus of the ment thrust as a catalyst and business mentoring. ative roles of enterprises. of the former LIAT employees, who had been agitat- University of the West for the future socio-eco- This interaction has Security: (5) The ing for some relief to their plight of not having Indies (UWI) in Jamaica. nomic success of the been very rewarding as I Shepherding Model access to funds to help them out in their difficult It is with great pride as an Caribbean. have managed disruptive (ideas, shepherding, fund- situation. alumnus to heartily con- Enterprise Develop- innovation teams to (1) ing) – as collateral. (6) For a long time those ex-employees had been gratulate Professor Sir ment is a subject very convert entrepreneurs’ “Equity,flexible cash flow- making a case for compensation, and the Hilary Beckles on his close to my heart. After concepts into commercial driven repayment, buy- fact that the matter had dragged on without reso- reappointment as Vice- managing Systems realities; (2) research, test, back shares” rather than lution would have been heart-wrenching on their Chancellor of our regional Caribbean Limited, as a pilot and implement ideas “loan, fixed monthly re- part. university. pioneering Caribbean to help entrepreneurs re- payment, term limit” – Ms. Mottley intervened in the matter and His regional leadership, business development move obstacles along the entrepreneurs’ ownership; reports suggest that the former employees are to his work to leverage the services practice for 23 journey to business suc- (7) Quick Response Seed, receive a one-off payment of $2000, if it has not al- historical reparations years, we handed over the cess; and (3) design and Equity and Working ready been made, following which their cases will perspective, and his reins in 2000 to a younger implement initiatives for Capital Growth Fund – an be assessed to see what else will be coming their success in indelibly etch- management team and appropriately funding en- appropriate mix. way. ing the name of The UWI the business is still operat- trepreneurs on a timely Marketing: (8) Under- It must have been a very terrible experience on the global education ing today. basis. promise and Overdeliver for them, having given of their best to an airline map have been exem- Since then, in the “re- An output from these – client commitment; (9) which benefited Barbados significantly over the plary. tirement” phase of my pro- experiences has been a Public Relations, Digital years. Congratulations, too, to fessional career and as a lexicon of catchy business Marketing, Social Media Press reports indicated that the Prime Minister the UWI Sagicor Cave Hill way of giving back to soci- phrases. Here is a random – state-of-the-art; (10) said that the employees who were based in School of Business and ety, I have been focused, taste of the types of Networking Events – Barbados would have made contributions to the Management on the at my own pace, on shep- phrases that have evolved meet potential partners country’s National Insurance Scheme. This there- launch of their Enterprise herding Caribbean start- and resonated well with and clients. fore should make them eligible for some form of com- Development Centre, thus up entrepreneurs in real entrepreneurs. Operations: (11) When pensation until they are able to get over the setback the Going gets Tough, of being out of a job. the Tough get Going – never give up; (12) The MPE Management of Business Systems Matrix (ManOBizTM) – mitigat- ing the high start-up fail- ure rate; (13) Sequential Evolutionary Approach – an optimisation system; (14) Expand the Market for Successful Profit Centres, Contain Cost, Enhance Productivity – increased profitability; (15) Matching Workforce Supply with Demand – high productivity; (16) • DIRECTORS of Massy Holdings MPE SHED Caribbean – a home-grown enterprise Limited have declared a dividend development service; (17) which will be paid to sharehold- Pay Out of Future Profits – boosts cash flow. ers on June 1. Sustainability: (18) Start Small, Do it Right, Make a Profit, Then • Former employees of LIAT Expand (Skip Weitzen) – measured growth system; could from this week hear more (19) Positive Affirmations of Abundance – attraction about benefits to ease their of holistic personal health; plight. (20) Shepherding Squad - experienced business pro- fessionals sharing an • Directors of Emera have amazing brainstorming experience. declared a cash dividend of 63 Let us learn from each other and be united Canadian cents to be paid on in the same mind and May 17. judgment, as the experi- enced shepherd leads the pack. Business Monday Monday May 10, 2021 • 5

Brydens and Trident Insurance join forces as regulators confirm Tatil acquisition RAY A. Sumairsingh, sight in ensuring that all hanced value it will bring insurance sector, is the Chairman of Trinidad and requirements were satis- to our stakeholders. Not Chief Executive Officer of Tobago Insurance Limited factorily achieved. only will our clients the new Trident. (Tatil), announced the suc- The operations of benefit from an expanded Mr. Alleyne noted, cessful conclusion of the Brydens Insurance, which portfolio of products and “Trident Insurance’s transaction to acquire is the Barbados branch of services – including an A- roots run deep in the Trident Insurance Tatil, have already (Excellent) financial rat- Barbadian culture – over Company (Trident) in merged with Trident ing from A. M. Best – but four decades – and we Barbados, all regulatory Insurance, under the it opens doors for our em- will honour that legacy approvals in Barbados Trident brand name. The ployees to enhance their by maintaining the and Trinidad and Tobago new Trident Insurance skills and career options.” Trident name. Brydens having been received. will continue to bring its By combining Trident’s Insurance is highly- This cements a move uniquely Barbadian per- superior technological respected in Barbados, that expands Tatil’s insur- spective to the business of platforms with Brydens’ particularly by corporate ance footprint in Barbados serving its customers. robust line up of insurance clients who value a and boosts its offerings to Commenting on the ac- offerings, all backed by a stable, financial services the market. quisition, M. Musa strong parent company, provider, which our inter- Acknowledging that the Ibrahim, Managing Mr. Ibrahim said the Tatil national A. M. Best rating Covid-19 pandemic may Director of Tatil and branch is poised to take its supports. have led to some delays in President of the Insurance place as a prominent fi- “Our clients can rest as- finalising the acquisition, Association of the nancial services provider sured that their business Mr.Sumairsingh thanked Caribbean (IAC), said:“We in Barbados. with us will be seamlessly the regulatory bodies in are excited by the many David Alleyne, who has transitioned, with no Barbados and Trinidad opportunities this trans- over 30 years’ experience change to their policies, Ray A. Sumairsingh, Chairman of Trinidad and and Tobago for their over- action creates and the en- in a senior capacity in the products or services.” Tobago Insurance Limited (Tatil). Fortress funds achieve ‘substantial recovery’ after turbulent 2020 for financial markets

Bridgetown, Barbados The fund manager re- –Fortress Fund In the first quarter of 2021 the fund manager reported that this recovery called that it had in- Managers has vested steadily through recorded “substantial could be seen in the one-year returns for its three Barbados dollar funds: more than a few down- recovery” across its the flagship Caribbean Growth Fund; the Caribbean High Interest Fund, turns. “The technology funds since the decline crash of 2000, the finan- in financial markets in which concentrates on income and capital preservation; and the cial crisis in 2008/2009, early 2020 prompted Caribbean Pension Fund. the European banking by the COVID-19 pan- crisis in 2011, the demic. And the leading Government of Barbados fund manager believes Fund’s larger Caribbean most highly valued areas what lower for many of gross yield was 3.3%, up debt restructuring in that there are still positions held their value of the market are not as the Fund’s global hold- from 3.1% last quarter, 2018, and most recently “great long term in- or even posted gains,” the rosy.” ings (just under half of and a “good estimate of the COVID-19 market vestments to make”. report noted. The Fund’s net asset the total portfolio), al- the medium-term return panic and disruptions of In the first quarter of On the global front, value (NAV) per share as though yields looking for- potential”. 2020 – some of which are 2021 the fund manager markets kicked off 2021 of April 1 was $6.7199. ward from here will now still with us today. reported that this recov- on a stronger note. This Net assets were $549 mil- be higher as a result. This Caribbean Pension Through all these ery could be seen in the was supported by lion. This was up from is a natural process of Fund continues to episodes (and more) there one-year returns for its progress on vaccination $427 million this time normalising from a decid- make gains have been ups and three Barbados dollar rollouts and continued re- last year. The Fund's an- edly abnormal time over The three classes of downs. We have seen funds: the flagship covery in major nual compound rate of re- the last year.” shares of the Pension stock markets decline Caribbean Growth Fund; economies. “The kinds of turn since its inception in During the quarter Fund gained between and then recover, over the Caribbean High high-quality well-valued 1996 is 8.2% per year. Fortress took the oppor- 0.5% and 3.9% in the first and over.” Interest Fund, which con- shares in which the Fund High Interest Fund tunity to invest in select quarter.They were up be- This was a great re- centrates on income and invests had a particularly achieves nearly 8% in- high yield and invest- tween 10.6% and 23.9% minder for investors, capital preservation; and strong quarter, adding to crease over the past ment grade corporate over the past year as eq- Fortress said, “that after the Caribbean Pension returns in the nearly year bonds with maturities in uity investments contin- one time always comes Fund. three-quarters of the The Caribbean High the five-to-seven-year ued to see a recovery from another. If there’s one This news was shared Fund that is invested Interest Fund declined range, at higher rates. the previous lows. thing we’ve learned over recently with Fortress in- globally.” 0.4% in the first quarter “This nudged up the port- Fortress noted that the last 25 years, it’s that vestors in its March 2021 Looking ahead against but was up 7.7% over the folio’s average yield and since launching its first investing for the long- quarterly report. the background of higher past year. term to maturity.” mutual fund nearly 25 term pays.” interest rates and signs The report explained The NAV of the Fund’s years ago, every $1 in- The quarterly report Nearly 30% gain for of speculation in certain that while there was little Accumulation share as of vested had grown to more concluded by noting that: Caribbean Growth Fund areas of the financial activity in the local April 1 was $2.0942, than $6.70. “In the Caribbean, and over past year market, Fortress expects Barbados bond market, while the Distribution “And for those who around the world, we con- The Caribbean Growth that investing selectively the global recovery from share finished at $0.9998 have been investing and tinue to invest in a disci- Fund gained 6.0% in the will be more and more es- the pandemic continued after declaring a dividend saving for retirement plined way for the long- first quarter and was up sential. “Based on today's during the quarter, and of $0.0196 per share. Net steadily each month it term, and we still see con- 29.4% over the past year. valuations, the outlook bond yields also rose from assets of the Fund were has grown to many, many siderable return potential The Fund’s global invest- specifically for the kinds extremely low levels. $136 million, up from times that. None of this ahead.” ments added to the “sub- of well-valued shares in “U.S. 10-year Treasury $128 million this time growth has occurred in a Fortress Fund stantial gains” while re- which the Caribbean yields rose from 0.9% to last year. The High straight line, though, be- Managers manages ap- gional Caribbean shares Growth Fund invests re- 1.7% during the quarter, Interest Fund’s annual cause investing for the proximately $700 million had lacklustre returns. mains positive for the reaching pre-pandemic compound rate of return long-term always in- across 11 different funds “Against this backdrop, years ahead, even as the levels. This adjustment since inception in 2002 is volves living through ‘real with regional and global though, most of the prospects for some of the pushed bond prices some- 4.0% per year. The Fund’s life’ along the way.” investments. 6 • Monday May 10, 2021 Business Monday

Law firm appoints three new partners, positions itself for the future ONE of Barbados’ lead- within the firm, and were ing commercial law thoroughly deserving of firms has announced the opportunity, given the simultaneous ap- their years of hard work, pointments of three loyalty and commitment. new partners as part of He noted he was confident its strategic plans for in the ability of all three future growth and sus- new partners to deliver on tainability. their performance man- Clarke Gittens Farmer dates. announced the appoint- “We are pleased to offer Managing Partner Ramon Alleyne (standing) congratulated the newly appointed Partners at Clarke Gittens ments of attorneys our congratulations to Farmer, including (seated from left), Richelle Nichols, Annette Linton, and Sabrina Maynard. Annette Linton, Sabrina three new partners who Maynard, and Richelle are more than deserving. of our strategic plan we are ence, combining for a total department, will now drive previously served as a sen- Nichols as partners with These appointments come also very pleased to be able of 36 years in legal prac- a mandate to expand the ior associate. effect from May 1st, this as we continue the imple- to tangibly demonstrate to tice.As partner,Linton will department’s services with All three of the new year. mentation of our strategic all of our associates the po- focus on adding momen- a focus on Tax and corpo- partners are graduates Managing Partner, plan, which is intended to tential for personal and tum to the Property prac- rate structuring, while of the Hugh Wooding Ramon Alleyne QC, said ensure the Firm’s future professional growth within tice in which she formerly Nichols will lead an expan- Law School in Trinidad all three of the new part- sustainability and rele- the firm”. served as a senior associ- sion of the Firm’s and Tobago, and the ners had proven them- vance, while also support- Individually, each of the ate; Maynard who previ- Insurance law practice University of the West selves ready to assume ing the expansion of our new partners brings a ously served as a senior as- within the Litigation Indies, Cave Hill Campus, larger leadership roles service offerings. As part decade or more of experi- sociate in the commercial Department, where she Barbados. J’ca Gov’t eyes expansion of special economic zones THE Government is hold- House that at the end of ing talks with a number of March last year 98 per prospective investors on cent, or 131 out of 134 ap- projects that are expected proved free zone entities to establish 400 acres of ad- transitioned to the new ditional special economic SEZ regime. zone (SEZ) space across “This number, together the island, estimated at a with the 52 new SEZ devel- Wendy’s plans return to value of more than US$1.3 opers who entered into li- billion. censing agreements with Construction on the proj- the authority during the the UK after 20 years ects are expected to start reporting period, brought AMERICA’S second A statement said: “The during this financial year. the complement of SEZ en- largest burger chain is re- UK launch will spear- Minister without portfolio tities to 183. This repre- turning to the UK after head a European-wide ex- in the Ministry of sents a growth trajectory 20 years with a promise pansion as Wendy’s looks Economic Growth and of 30 per cent for the new to steal market share to build on strong growth Job Creation Everald regime,” he said. from rivals McDonald’s on the other side of the Warmington made the an- These entities coming on and Burger King. Atlantic, where the brand nouncement in his sectoral stream have led to an in- Wendy’s, famous for last year dethroned debate presentation in the crease in Government square burgers, plans up Burger King to become House of Representatives earnings from $22 million to 400 outlets nationwide the No 2 player in the US last week. in 2019 to a reported $381 creating at least 12,000 hamburger market.” The projects include a fa- million by June 2020 and jobs, although that could A typical restaurant cility at Grand Ridge in the creation of 50,391 new Minister without portfolio in the Ministry of take many years, it said. employs between 30 to 50 Montego Bay, a 65-acre jobs in the information, Economic Growth and Job Creation Everald Wendy’s would still staff, the company said. zone with commercial, communication technology Warmington. be far smaller than Wendy’s has also prom- educational, medical/ phar- and business process out- McDonald’s, which has ised no zero-hours con- maceutical and commer- sourcing,agribusiness, the 1,300 UK outlets. tracts in a sector much- cial industries; a logistics, and fuel sectors. The firm, which has criticised for its low pay 26-acre film studio and According to the minis- also agreed a delivery and working conditions. post-production facility ter, preliminary data deal with Uber Eats, left The first Wendy’s will in Trelawny; and the suggests that after all the the UK complaining of open next month, in Seaview Eco-Industrial current SEZ projects have high operating costs. Reading, followed by Park in the Seaview/ been processed and ap- Abigail Pringle, Stratford and Oxford, Riverton area.The projects proved, employment num- Wendy’s chief develop- and the company said make up about 250 acres of bers should jump to ap- housing and distribution, are 12 new zones under ment officer, said in there will be new items mixed-use facilities, data proximately 65,000, with and production facilities, construction in a variety of media interviews over the on the menu tailored to centres,petrochemical, and women accounting for the and manufacturing, he industries, totalling 1.1 weekend that with the the British market, in- logistics industries, majority of workers. said. million square feet of com- UK burger and takeaway cluding more vegetarian Warmington said.The SEZ SEZs established across Warmington noted that mitted space. This repre- market growing the time options. Authority, he said, would 11 parishes are aimed as SEZs now account for 26.6 sents US$660.6 million of was right for a return. Wendy’s left the UK in continue to work closely an economic stimulus million square feet of des- direct investment and the And the UK will be 2001, citing property with investors to bring the strategy, providing services ignated areas across the addition of 30,226 new used a springboard for costs and other overheads projects to fruition. such as training, incuba- country.“Despite the coro- jobs, based on the in- growth in the rest of that made expansion un- Meanwhile, he told the tion space, logistics, ware- navirus pandemic, there vestor’s projections.” Europe. viable. Business Monday Monday May 10, 2021 • 7

Regular Market BARBADOS STOCK REPORT Security Volume High Low Market Advance/ Price Decline May 7, 2021 EPPLEY C'BEAN PROPERTY FUND SCC - VAL FUND 1,429 $0.56 $0.56 $0.56 $0.00 BICO LIMITED 115 $3.11 $3.11 $3.11 $0.01 One security advanced and one traded firm as 1,544 shares traded on the Regular Market, with a total value of $1,157.89. Eppley Caribbean Property Fund SCC – Value Fund was the volume leader trading 1,429 shares at $0.56. They were followed by BICO Limited which traded 115 shares. Deposit Receipts Security Previous Current Advance/ Week in Review Close Close Decline This week, the Regular Market traded a total volume of 7,188 shares. The top three traded companies were Goddard Enterprises EMERA DEPOSIT RECEIPT $22.30 $22.49 $0.19 Limited with 4,844, Eppley Caribbean Property Fund SCC – Value Fund with 1,429 and Cave Shepherd and Company Limited with 800 shares. BARBADOSBARBADOS STSTOCKOCK EXCHANGEEXCHANGE SHARE SUMMARY INFORMATION Friday May 7, 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 May 7, 2021 May 6, 2021 Local 2,442.88 2,442.66 0.22 ABV Investments Incorporated 15-Oct-20 - - - $0.05 $0.05 - $0.10 $0.30 1 10,498 Cross-list 1,140.86 1,140.86 - BICO Limited 07-May-21 115 $3.11 $3.11 $3.10 $3.11 $0.01 $3.10 - 70 - Composite 598.39 598.34 0.05 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 - - - - - May 7, 2021 May 6, 2021 Local 4,910.37 4,909.93 0.44 Barbados Farms Limited 18-Mar-21 - - - $0.68 $0.68 - $0.30 $0.40 7,574 6,561 Cross-list 145.67 145.67 - Composite 5,056.04 5,055.60 0.44 Cave Shepherd and Company Limited 04-May-21 - - - $4.04 $4.04 - $4.00 $4.05 10,072 5,500 MUTUAL FUND FirstCaribbean International Bank 14-Apr-21 - - - $1.80 $1.80 - - $1.80 - 12,578 May 7, 2021 ENDED NAME OF FUND NAV OFFER BID NAV Eppley Caribbean Property Fund SCC 12-Apr-21 - - - $0.16 $0.16 - - $0.16 - 6,597 CHANGE - Dev Fund 30-Apr-21 REPUBLIC CAPITAL GROWTH FUND w 1.2624 0.0041 30-Apr-21 REPUBLIC INCOME FUND w 1.2673 0.0003 Eppley Caribbean Property Fund SCC 07-May-21 1,429 $0.56 $0.56 $0.56 $0.56 $0.00 $0.56 $0.57 4,093 1,000 30-Apr-21 REPUBLIC PROPERTY FUND w 0.6764 -0.0002 -Value Fund 30-Apr-21 FORTRESS CARIBBEAN GROWTH FUND w 6.8442 6.8442 6.8442 0.0212 30-Apr-21 FORTRESS HIGH INTEREST FUND - ACC. w 2.1051 0.0005 Goddard Enterprises Limited 06-May-21 - - - $2.10 $2.10 - $2.01 $2.10 200 1,648 30-Apr-21 FORTRESS HIGH INTEREST FUND - DIST. w 1.0050 0.0002 31-Mar-21 ROYAL FIDELITY SELECT BALANCED FUND m 5.6411 5.6411 5.5283 0.0393 Insurance Corporation of B’dos Limited 29-Apr-21 - - - $2.00 $2.00 - $1.78 $2.00 56,258 13,974 31-Mar-21 ROYAL FIDELITY STRATEGIC GROWTH FUNDm 1.0516 1.0516 1.0306 0.0147 31-Mar-21 ROYAL FIDELITY PREMIUM INCOME FUND m 1.6443 1.6443 1.6114 0.0016 One Caribbean Media Limited 30-Mar-21 - - - $2.20 $2.20 - - $2.20 - 1,601 30-Apr-21 SAGICOR GLOBAL BALANCED FUND w 2.84 0.02 Sagicor Financial Corporation Pref 6.5% 23-Jun-16 - -- $2.26 $2.26 ---- - 30-Apr-21 SAGICOR SELECT GROWTH FUND w 1.76 0.02 30-Apr-21 SAGICOR PREFERRED INCOME FUND w 0.99 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 - $31.35 - 100 - FUND MANAGEMENT. THE OFFERING PRICE INCLUDES NET ASSET VALUE PLUS ENTRY COSTS. Emera Deposit Receipt 14-Aug-20 - - - $22.30 $22.49 $0.19 $20.75 - 10 - m = monthly valuation, q = quarterly valuation, w = weekly

TOTAL SHARES BOUGHT & SOLD 1,544 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 05-May-21 $60.00 $60.00 $55.00 $80.00 250,000 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

Emera Incorporated - Directors have fixed March 22nd, 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 May 20th, 2021. Average US DIVIDEND DECLARATIONS

Emera Deposit Receipt - Directors have declared a cash dividend of sixty-three point seven five (CDN $0.6375) cents per common share to be paid on May 17th, 2021 to Shareholders on record at close of business on May 3rd, 2020. Registered holders of depositary receipts ("Depositary Receipts") issued pursuant to Section 4.1 of the Amended and Restated Deposit Agreement dated price of gas February 2nd, 2016 among Emera, the Barbados Central Securities Depository Inc. and registered and beneficial holders of depositary receipts from time to time, are entitled to receive, in proportion to the number of Depositary Receipts held by them, respectively, a distribution in the amount of any cash received by the Barbados Central Securities Depository Inc. (net of any applicable withholding taxes) in connection with the Dividend (the "Distribution"). jumps six BSE NOTICES COVID-19 PROCEDURAL UPDATE

Effective April 19th, 2021, the offices of the Barbados Stock Exchange Inc. (BSE) and the Barbados Central Securities Depository Inc. (BCSDI) have reopened. Our office hours are Monday to Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. cents per gallon Kindly note that mandatory digital temperature checks and hand sanitizing for all persons entering the building will be enforced. These checks will be conducted on both staff and clients alike by trained personnel. While we acknowledge that every person with fever may CAMARILLO, California rules. not be COVID-19 positive and that some individuals may present without symptoms, please note that any person with a temperature – The average U.S. reading of 100˚ F (37.8˚ C) or over will be denied entry to conduct business within our offices. price of regular-grade Over a dollar higher gasoline jumped six than last year We wish to thank you in advance for your understanding, however, we must emphasize that this is a necessary step for the protection of staff and clients alike. cents over the past The price at the pump two weeks, to $3.02 per is $1.05 higher than it was TRADING SUSPENSION gallon. a year ago. Industry analyst The highest average 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 Trilby Lundberg of the price in the nation right suspended effective December 10th, 2019. Lundberg Survey said now is $4.16 a gallon in yesterday that the in- the San Francisco Bay The Barbados Stock Exchange Inc. (BSE) wishes to advise that due to non-compliance with Section 4.01.3 and subject to Section crease came as the costs of Area. The lowest average 3.01.5.(1)(b) of the Rules of the Barbados Stock Exchange Inc. trading in the Common Shares of Barbados Dairy Industries Limited were suspended effective December 10th, 2019. crude oil and ethanol also is $2.55 in Baton Rouge, rose. Louisiana. The Barbados Stock Exchange Inc. (BSE) wishes to advise that to facilitate the closing of the Scheme of Arrangement effected by way Ethanol must be The average price 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. blended by refiners into of diesel is up 2 cents over gasoline, per federal the same period, to $3.16. Barbados Advocate Law firm appoints three

new partners, positions itself for the future

PAGE 6 IT’S OUR BUSINESS TO HELP YOUR BUSINESS DO BUSINESS Improved results for EXPORTS DOWN Republic BARBADOS earned just over lion and rum $76.0 million. $100 million from domestic These two have emerged as exports during the first the principal export commodi- Financial three months of this year. ties from Barbados. Data relating to these exports In the review, the Governor of Holdings Ltd and earnings were released by the Central Bank of Barbados, the Central Bank of Barbados Cleviston Haynes, said that REPUBLIC Financial Holdings during the recent 2021 first overall the manufacturing sector Limited (RFHL), formerly quarter economic review. registered a modest contraction Republic Bank, has posted im- According to the data, overall as some industries were exempt proved results for the half year domestic exports brought in from the COVID-19 lockdown ended March 31, 2021. income of $102.8 million, com- protocols. Chairman Vincent Pereira pared to $117.2 million a year According to him, the produc- said that RFHL recorded profit earlier and $135 million in the tion of food and beverages, to- attributable to its equity hold- same three-month period in bacco and electronic components ers of Bds$205.8 million. He said 2019. increased; while there were sig- in the Chairman’s Report that Rum exports accounted for the nificant declines in chemicals the amount represents an in- largest share of $20 million; fol- and non-metallic minerals. crease of Bds$43.2 million or lowed by exports of processed The Governor reported that 26.5 per cent over the amount foods which earned $15.0 mil- the country’s economy declined reported for the previous six lion; and the $13.7 million from sharply by 19.8 per cent – the months. the export of chemicals. Re- largest contraction on record – “The improved results reflect exports also contributed $60.5 with tourism falling 96 per cent. the positive impact of the million which represented a sig- Other sectors like agriculture Group’s acquisition of the British nificant decline from the $109.4 and construction fell. Virgin Islands operations in million in the previous three In relation to agriculture June last year,and the stabilisa- months of 2020. which last year saw a 1.9 per tion of the credit portfolio result- Other exports registered a de- cent increase in output, that hike ing in lower provisions for loan cline, according to the Central did not carry through in the first losses,” according to the Bank of Barbados data. For cal- quarter of this year. Chairman. endar 2020, Barbados netted ap- Haynes said that agricultural These positive developments, proximately $449.4 million from output fell, largely due to effects he said, were partially offset by domestic exports – with sales of of lower demand on chicken pro- Governor of the Central Bank of Barbados, Cleviston Haynes, said a reduction in net interest mar- chemicals leading the way with duction, and the fall off in the that overall the manufacturing sector registered a modest gins, fees and commission in- exports amounting to $85.0 mil- production of food crops. contraction. come across the Group. “Lower interest rates, fees and commissions reflect the Group’s decision to maintain many of the concessions granted to our cus- tomers at the inception of the (COVID 19) pandemic,” Pereira declared. RFHL, which is headquar- tered in Trinidad and Tobago, has operations across a number of Caribbean countries includ- ing Barbados. Total assets stood at Bds$32 billion at March 31, 2021, an in- crease of Bds$2.6 billion or 8.8 per cent over the amount stated at March 2020. Customer de- posits and the acquisition of the BVI contributed to the increase in the assets. As such, the Board of Directors have declared an interim divi- dend of Bds 30 cents per share payable on May 31, this year. “While there continues to be uncertainty over the direction and duration of the COVID-19 pandemic, we are confident that the Group is well positioned to continue to generate positive results while supporting the recovery efforts of the economies According to the data, overall domestic exports brought in income of $102.8 million, compared to $117.2 million a year earlier and in which we operate,” said $135 million in the same three-month period in 2019. Pereira.

Printed and Published by ADVOCATE PUBLISHERS (2000) INC. Fontabelle, St. Michael. Telephone 467-2000, Fax 434-2020/434-1000 The Barbados Advocate Monday May 10, 2021 • 13 Judge slain in Sicily by mafiosi put on path to sainthood ROME – A magistrate slain by mobsters ers to be ”loyal defenders of legality and in Sicily and praised by two popes has of liberty.” been beatified by the Roman Catholic Shortly after meeting with Livatino’s church on Sunday in the last formal step parents in Agrigento, John Paul II be- before possible sainthood. came the first pontiff to publicly decry Rosario Livatino was gunned down on the Mafia. In improvised remarks on a Sicilian highway outside Agrigento as May 9, 1993, at an outdoor Mass in the he drove to work in 1990. Three years ancient Valley of the Temples, John Paul later, during a pilgrimage to Sicily,Pope thundered against mobsters, demand- John Paul II hailed him a “martyr of jus- ing they repent their murderous ways. tice and, indirectly, of the Christian Four gunmen shot at Livatino’s car as faith.” he drove without bodyguards. The al- Livatino was beatified in a ceremony leged masterminds and attackers were in a cathedral in Agrigento. Hours later, eventually arrested and convicted. The Pope Francis at the Vatican said Livatino Agrigento area is a power base for the worked to judge “not to condemn, but to Stidda, a group of mobsters who rival redeem.”As an investigative magistrate, Cosa Nostra, the Sicilian Mafia with its Livatino, 37, had been leading probes main stronghold in the Palermo area A picture of late magistrate Rosario Livatino is displayed during a beatifica- into the Mafia and corruption when he across the island. Helping in the prose- tion ceremony at the cathedral of Agrigento, southern Italy yesterday. was slain. He was known for praying cution was description from a northern daily before entering court. Italian businessman who was driving by veloping a doctrine about excommuni- clared that all mobsters are automati- Francis also praised Livatino as a and witnessed the shooting. cating Catholic mobsters.That drive fol- cally excommunicated from the Catholic “martyr of justice and of the faith,” not- For the beatification, Livatino’s blood- lowed a visit by Pope Francis in 2014 to Church. ing that the magistrate “always put his soaked shirt was taken from investiga- the southern Italian region of Calabria, The Vatican’s commission on human work ‘under the protection of God,’” a tors’ evidence deposits and put into a the stronghold of the ’ndrangheta crime development on Sunday said that to reference to Livatino’s motto. Describing glass-enclosed reliquary, a holder of syndicate, which is one of the world’s honor Livatino a working group was set Livatino as a “witness of the Gospel until relics for faithful who want to venerate biggest cocaine traffickers. Francis met up to study “excommunication for his heroic death,? Francis expressed those beatified. with the father of a 3-year-old boy slain mafias,” an initiative which will involve hope that his example would inspire oth- The Vatican has been considering de- in the region’s drug turf wars and de- bishops worldwide. Beefed-up Israel police clash with Palestinians JERUSALEM – Israeli police on public broadcaster Kan said police Saturday clashed with Palestinian stopped the buses for a security check. protesters outside Jerusalem’s Old Muslims fast from dawn to dusk dur- City during the holiest night of ing Ramadan, and travelers, upset that Ramadan in a show of force that they were stopped without explanation threatened to deepen the holy city’s on a hot day,exited the buses and blocked worst religious unrest in several the highway in protest. Kan showed years. Earlier, police blocked bus- footage of the protesters praying, chant- loads of pilgrims headed to ing slogans and marching along the Jerusalem for prayer at Islam’s highway toward Jerusalem. The road third holiest site. was reopened several hours later. Police defended their actions as secu- Ibtasam Maraana, an Arab member rity moves, but these were seen as provo- of parliament, accused police of a “terri- cations by Muslims who accuse Israel of ble attack” on freedom of religion.“Police: threatening their freedom of worship. Remember that they are citizens, not en- Competing claims to east Jerusalem, emies,” she wrote on Twitter. home to major shrines of Judaism, Islam The current wave of protests broke out and Christianity, lie at the heart of the at the beginning of Ramadan three Israeli-Palestinian conflict and have trig- weeks ago when Israel restricted gather- gered serious violence in the past. ings at a popular meeting spot outside The unrest came a day after violence Jerusalem’s Old City.Israel removed the in which Palestinian medics said more restrictions, briefly calming the situa- than 200 Palestinians were wounded in tion, but protests have reignited in recent clashes at the Al-Aqsa mosque compound days over the threatened evictions in and elsewhere in Jerusalem. Friday’s vi- east Jerusalem, which is claimed by both olence drew condemnations from Israel’s sides in their decades-old conflict. Arab allies and calls for calm from the Other recent developments also con- United States and Europe and the An injured Palestinian demonstrator is helped during a protest against the tributed to the tense atmosphere, includ- United Nations.The Arab League sched- planned evictions of Palestinian families in the Sheikh Jarrah neighborhood ing the postponement of Palestinian elec- uled an emergency meeting on Monday. of east Jerusalem, Saturday, May 8, 2021 tions, deadly violence in which a Early Sunday,the Israeli military said Palestinian teenager, two Palestinian Palestinian militants in the Gaza Strip restraint,” Shabtai said. ings, among them a woman whose face gunmen and a young Israeli man were fired a rocket at the country’s south that Saturday night was “Laylat al-Qadr” or was bloodied. Eleven people were hospi- killed in separate incidents in the West fell in an open area. In response, aircraft the “Night of Destiny,” the most sacred in talized, medics said. Bank, and the election to Israel’s parlia- struck a military post for Hamas, the the Muslim holy month of Ramadan. One man with a small boy yelled at the ment of a far-right Jewish nationalist militant group ruling the territory.There Islamic authorities estimated 90,000 police as they marched by.“You should be party. were no reports of casualties in either at- people gathered for nighttime prayers ashamed!” he said. One right-wing lawmaker, Itamar Ben- tack. at Al-Aqsa, the third-holiest site in Earlier, police reported clashes in the Gvir, briefly set up an outdoor “office” in Police chief Koby Shabtai said he had Islam. Old City,near Al-Aqsa, and in the nearby Sheikh Jarrah, near the homes of resi- deployed more police in Jerusalem fol- A large crowd of protesters chanted east Jerusalem neighborhood of Sheikh dents facing eviction. lowing Friday night’s clashes, which left “God is great” outside the Old City’s Jarrah, where dozens of Palestinians are On Sunday evening, Jewish Israelis 18 police officers wounded. After weeks Damascus Gate, and some pelted police fighting attempts by Israeli settlers to begin marking “Jerusalem Day,” a na- of nightly violence, Israelis and with rocks and water bottles. Police pa- evict them from their homes. Police re- tional holiday in which Israel celebrates Palestinians were bracing for more con- trols fired stun grenades as they moved ported several arrests, and said one offi- its annexation of east Jerusalem and re- flict in the coming days. through the area, and a police truck pe- cer was struck in the face with a rock. ligious nationalists hold parades and “The right to demonstrate will be re- riodically fired a water cannon. Earlier Saturday,police stopped a con- other celebrations in the city.On Monday, spected but public disturbances will be Palestinian medics said 64 voy of buses that were filled with Arab an Israeli court is expected to issue a met with force and zero tolerance. I call Palestinians were wounded, mostly by citizens on the main highway heading to verdict on the planned evictions in on everyone to act responsibly and with rubber bullets, stun grenades or beat- Jerusalem for Ramadan prayers. Israel’s Sheikh Jarrah. 14 • Monday May 10, 2021 The Barbados Advocate

As cases grow, India’s vaccination campaign falters BENGALURU, India – Since stock has been divided in two, India opened vaccinations with 50% purchased by the gov- to all adults this month, hop- ernment going to public health ing to tame a disastrous centers to inoculate those above coronavirus surge sweeping 45. The remaining half is being across the country, the pace purchased by states and the pri- of administering the shots vate sector directly from manu- has dropped with states say- facturers at set prices to give ing they only have limited adults below 45. stock to give out. This has led to lags as states Cases meanwhile are still ris- and private hospitals, still ad- ing at record pace in the world’s justing to new rules, struggle to second-most populous nation. procure supplies on their own. Alongside a slowdown in vacci- “You have now taken it out of nations, states have gone to a fairly efficient system where court over oxygen shortages as every dose was still centrally- hospitals struggle to treat a run- controlled,” said Jacob John, a ning line of COVID-19 patients. professor of community medi- On Sunday, India reported cine at Christian Medical 403,738 confirmed cases, includ- College, Vellore. “But with mar- ing 4,092 deaths. Overall, India ket forces at play and unpre- has over 22 million confirmed Family members pay last respect to their relative Rajendra Prasad Mishra, a 62-year-old man pared states burdened with such infections and 240,000 deaths. who has lost his life from coronavirus infection before cremation at River Ganges at a daunting task, the efficiency of Experts say both figures are un- Phaphamau in Prayagraj, India, Saturday, May 8, 2021. the system has fallen.” dercounts. Things could change in the India’s Supreme Court said its own population. So far, Currently, India’s two vaccine Fetle. coming months, as the govern- Saturday it would set up a na- around 10% of India’s popula- makers produce an estimated In New Delhi, many are wait- ment last month gave an ad- tional task force consisting of top tion have received one shot 70 million doses each month of ing for hours outside vaccina- vance to the Serum Institute of experts and doctors to conduct while just under 2.5% have got the two approved shots — tion centers — but only after India and Bharat Biotech, which an “oxygen audit” to determine both. AstraZeneca, made by the they’ve been able to book a slot. could help boost manufacturing. whether supplies from the fed- At its peak in early April, Serum Institute of India, and For Gurmukh Singh, a mar- And last week, India received eral government were reaching India was administering a another by Bharat Biotech. keting professional in the city, its first batch of Sputnik V vac- states. record high of 3.5 million shots Vaccine supply has remained this has been impossible.“It gets cines. Russia has signed a deal Complaints of oxygen short- a day on average. But this num- nearly the same since the drive really frustrating, having so with an Indian pharmaceutical ages have dominated the top ber has consistently shrunk began in January,but the target many hospitals and vaccine cen- company to distribute 125 mil- court recently,which stepped in since, reaching an average of 1.3 population eligible has in- ters around but not being able to lion doses. earlier this week to make sure million shots a day over the past creased by threefold, said get access because they are all But with vaccines currently in the federal government provided week. Between April 6 and May Chandrakant Lahariya, a pre-booked,” he said. short supply, there are worries more medical oxygen to hospi- 6, daily doses have dropped by health policy expert. “In the be- Experts also point to a new that those most in need are tals in the capital, New Delhi. 38%, even as cases have tripled ginning, India had far more as- policy change by the govern- missing out. The goal should be The country’s massive vacci- and deaths have jumped sixfold, sured supply available than the ment, which has upended how to prioritize preventing deaths, nation drive kicked off slug- according to Bhramar demand, but now the situation doses are being distributed. which means fully vaccinating gishly in January when cases Mukherjee, a biostatistician at has reversed,” he added. Previously,all of the stock was the elderly and vulnerable first, were low and exports of vaccines the University of Michigan who In Kerala state, the drive to in- bought by the federal govern- said Dr. Gagandeep Kang, a mi- were high, with 64 million doses has been tracking India’s epi- oculate all adults is crawling ment and then administered to crobiologist at Christian Medical going overseas. But as infections demic. along because “our single the population through both College,Vellore. started to rise in March and One reason for the drop in biggest problem is the very slow public and private health facili- “You need to give it (earlier) to April, India’s exports drastically shots is that there are just not arrival of supplies,” said the ties. people who are more likely to slowed down so doses went to enough available, experts say. state’s COVID-19 officer, Amar But from May 1, all available die first,” Kang said. Street parties celebrate end of Spain’s state of emergency

BARCELONA, Spain – resident was also rejoicing at the Martínez-Almeida said Sunday, Impromptu street celebrations prospect of going back to work at appealing for citizens to behave erupted across Spain as the a Michelin-star restaurant that responsibly. clock struck midnight on has been closed for the past “Each one of us needs to un- Saturday, when a six-month- seven months due to pandemic- derstand that we live in a soci- long national state of emergency related restrictions. ety,” he continued, adding that to contain the spread of coron- Local restaurants will be able the end of curfews “doesn’t mean avirus ended and many night- to serve dinner again beginning that the pandemic has ended.” time curfews were lifted. Sunday and can stay open until With the end of the state of In Madrid, police had to usher 11 p.m. But a limit of four peo- emergency, bans on traveling revelers out of the central ple per table remains and in- across Spain’s regions have also Puerta del Sol square, where the door dining is limited to 30% of been lifted and many curbs on scenes of unmasked dancing capacity. social gatherings were relaxed. and group singing mimicked Police in Madrid said that Only four of the country’s 19 re- pre-pandemic nightlife. local law enforcement officers gions and autonomous cities are People crowded and dance on the beach in Barcelona, Spain, Teenagers and young adults intervened in more than 450 in- keeping curfews in place. yesterday. Barcelona residents were euphoric as the clock also poured into central squares cidents in which restrictions In spite of criticism from some stroke midnight, ending a six-month-long national state of and beaches of Barcelona to were being flaunted, prompting regional chiefs and opposition emergency and consequently, the local curfew. mark the relaxation of restric- the Spanish capital’s mayor to figures, Spain’s center-left ruling tions. call the scenes depicted by coalition refused to extend the lations should be enough to re- the central Madrid and the “Freedom!” said Juan videos of street parties on social state of emergency, which pro- spond to outbreaks at the re- northern Basque regions have Cadavid, who was reconnecting media “deplorable.” vided a legal umbrella to enact gional level as the rollout of vac- more than twice that rate. with friends. “(It’s) a bit scary, “Freedom doesn’t involve sweeping anti-COVID-19 meas- cines is speeding up. Hospital occupation levels re- you know, because of COVID, holding booze parties in the ures restricting fundamental Spain’s number of new coron- main high, however, with more but I want to feel like this street because street drinking freedoms. avirus infections in the past 14 than 1 in 5 intensive-care beds around a lot of people.” is not allowed in the city of Prime Minister Pedro days fell Friday to 198 new cases in the country treating COVID- The 25-year-old Barcelona Madrid,” Mayor José Luis Sánchez has said existing regu- per 100,000 residents, although 19 patients. The Barbados Advocate Monday May 10, 2021 • 15

Chad claims win over rebels after President Déby’s death

THE military in Chad has rade took place through Islamist militants in the claimed victory against the streets of the capital, Sahel region. northern rebels following N’Djamena, on Sunday, The rebel group, Front weeks of fighting. aimed at boosting the pop- for Change and Concord The conflict against ularity of the Chadian mil- in Chad (Fact), crossed the Libya-based rebels threw itary at a time of great un- border from Libya into the country into a crisis certainty in the country. Chad in April to take a when President Idriss Some onlookers cheered stand against President Déby died after being on Sunday as soldiers re- Déby’s 30-year rule. wounded on the frontline turned from the frontline It is not clear if Fact is last month. in a parade of tanks and still a threat to the mili- The military takeover armoured vehicles. tary junta now running under the leadership of At an army base, jour- the country, and a Mr Déby’s son has been nalists were shown dozens spokesman for the group condemned by the opposi- of people said to be cap- said it was not aware of tion and civil society tured rebels. an end to the fighting, re- Sunday’s parade was an attempt to boost the army’s popularity at at time groups, leading to Chad is reputed as hav- ports the Reuters news of great uncertainty. protests. ing one of the best-trained agency. The rebel group says it and best-equipped armies As the BBC’s Africa ed- group had been defeated - demanding a return to est of these, 10 people is not aware of an end to in West Africa, and is one itor Will Ross reports, the only for the fighting to re- civilian rule have been vi- were injured including the fighting. of the Western-backed public was told a few sume. olently broken up by the one person who was shot However a victory pa- “G5” countries fighting weeks ago that the rebel In recent weeks protests security forces. In the lat- in the capital on Saturday. Scotland independence vote matter of when, not if

LONDON – Scotland’s on plans to recover from fice said. of the country” and that referendum where 55% of Office minister Michael leader told British the coronavirus pan- Earlier, she said she any London politician who Scottish voters favored re- Gove said Sunday “it’s not Prime Minister Boris demic. wouldn’t rule out legisla- stood in the way would be maining part of the UK an issue for the moment” Johnson Sunday that a But Nicola Sturgeon, tion paving the way for a “picking a fight with the But proponents of an- and stressed that the na- second Scottish inde- Scotland’s first minister vote at the start of next democratic wishes of the other vote say the situa- tional priority is on recov- pendence referendum and leader of the Scottish year. Scottish people.” tion has changed funda- ering from the coron- is “a matter of when, National Party, told Final results of Johnson has the ulti- mentally because of the avirus pandemic. not if,” after her party Johnson in a call that Thursday’s local elections mate authority whether U.K’s Brexit divorce from Gove argued that the won its fourth straight while her immediate focus showed that the SNP won or not to permit another the European Union. SNP’s failure to secure a parliamentary elec- was on steering Scotland 64 of the 129 seats in the referendum on Scotland They charge that Scotland majority in the Scottish tion. to recovery, a new refer- Edinburgh-based Scottish gaining independence. He was taken out of the EU Parliament was in Johnson has invited the endum on Scotland’s Parliament. Although it wrote in Saturday’s Daily against its will. In the marked contrast to the leaders of the UK’s de- breakup from the rest of fell one seat short of se- Telegraph that another 2016 Brexit referendum, party’s heights of power volved nations for crisis the UK is inevitable. curing an overall major- referendum on Scotland 52% of UK voters backed in 2011, when it won a 69- talks on the union after Sturgeon reiterated ity, the parliament still would be “irresponsible leaving the EU, but 62% of seat majority. the regional election re- “her intention to ensure had a pro-independence and reckless” as Britain Scots voted to remain. “It is not the case now – sults rolled in, saying the that the people of majority with the help of emerges from the pan- When asked about the as we see – that the people UK was “best served Scotland can choose our eight members of the demic. He has consis- prospect of Johnson agree- of Scotland are agitating when we work together” own future when the cri- Scottish Greens. tently argued that the ing to a second Scottish for a referendum,” he told and that the devolved gov- sis is over, and made clear Sturgeon said the elec- issue was settled in a 2014 referendum, Cabinet the BBC. ernments in Scotland, that the question of a ref- tion results proved that a Wales and Northern erendum is now a matter second independence vote Ireland should cooperate of when — not if,” her of- for Scotland was “the will Maldives bombing: More than 1,000 ‘Prime suspect’ arrested

POLICE in the Maldives rest on Sunday,saying the sorts, but has also faced say they have arrested man is believed to be the political unrest and migrants arrive on the alleged “prime sus- prime suspect in the at- Islamist militant violence. pect” in the attempted as- tack. Mr Nasheed - who was sassination of the coun- They allege he is the ousted in a coup four try’s former president. same man seen on CCTV years after his 2008 elec- Italian island Adhuham Ahmed waiting in an alley just be- tion, but now holds the Rasheed, 25, was arrested fore a device planted on a second most powerful po- MORE than 1,000 mi- Lampedusa is one of the figure of 4,105 for the on Sunday, three days motorbike parked near sition in parliament - has grants landed on the main arrival ports for peo- same period, Reuters after Mohamed Nasheed, Mr Nasheed’s car ex- been an outspoken critic Italian island of ple wanting to reach news agency reports. 53, was badly injured in ploded on Thursday of hardline Islamists. Lampedusa in the space Europe. However, it is still down an explosion outside his evening. News agency AFP say of a few hours on Sunday, More boats were spot- on 2015 - the height of the home in the Indian Ocean Police say the attack the explosives had been according to local media ted off the coast of nearby migrant crisis. nation’s capital, Male. was carried out by “reli- packed with ball bearings reports. Malta, with charity Alarm But Sunday’s sudden Mr Nasheed’s condition gious extremists,” and for maximum damage. One boat alone was car- Phone saying they needed surge has led populist had improved on have also arrested two Mr Nasheed, who is also rying almost 400 men, assistance. politician Matteo Salvini Saturday, according to other men, named as known for his work on women and children, “One rescue operation to demand a meeting with family. Mujaz Ahmed, 21, and tackling climate change, Italian news agency Ansa could put a total of around the caretaker prime min- A British national and Thahmeen Ahmed, 32. underwent 16 hours of said. 231 people out of danger of ister, Mario Draghi. two others were also in- Investigators are still surgery to remove shrap- The island’s Mayor Toto drowning,” it said. “With millions of jured in the 6 May bomb- searching for others be- nel from his body. On Martello said he believed Some 11,000 migrants Italians in difficulty,we ing. lieved to be involved in Saturday his hospital said the rise in arrivals coin- have landed on the island cannot think of thousands The official Twitter ac- the attack. he was off life support but cided with the good since the start of the year. of illegal immigrants,” he count of the Maldives The Maldives is known would remain in the in- weather. That is up on last year’s said. Police announced the ar- for its luxury holiday re- tensive care unit. 16 • Monday May 10, 2021 The Barbados Advocate

Elon Musk reveals he has Asperger’s on SNL

TECH entrepreneur Elon great comedy,” he joked in his vented electric cars, and I’m Musk has revealed he has opening monologue. “I’m actu- sending people to Mars in a Asperger’s syndrome while ally making history tonight as rocket ship. Did you think I was appearing on the US comedy the first person with Asperger’s also going to be a chill, normal sketch series Saturday Night to host SNL.” dude?” Live (SNL). His comment prompted a The billionaire also joked The 49-year-old told viewers round of applause from the stu- about his son’s unusual name - he was “the first person with dio audience. he and the singer Grimes an- Asperger’s” to host the long-run- Some people on social media, nounced the birth of their first ning programme – to loud cheers however, questioned his claim. child, X Æ A-12 Musk, last year. from the audience. They pointed out that the come- “It’s pronounced cat running People with Asperger’s inter- dian Dan Aykroyd, who has spo- across keyboard,” Mr Musk said. pret the environment around ken publicly about his experi- Later in the programme, the them differently to other people. ence with Tourette’s and SpaceX CEO spoke about the It is thought to be the first Asperger’s syndrome, has previ- cryptocurrency Dogecoin. time Mr Musk has spoken about ously hosted SNL. The currency was created in his condition. Mr Musk, who has more than 2013 by a pair of software work- The SpaceX CEO also spoke about his use of social media, The tech boss was guest host- 53 million followers on Twitter, ers, and earlier this year it saying: “I sometimes say or post strange things” ing the sketch show – a coveted also joked about his use of social jumped in value by 50% after Mr role that has been filled by an media. He has faced criticism Musk dubbed it “the people’s world” - but later said it was a rise. This makes them hard to array of celebrities since SNL’s and even legal threats over his crypto". “hustle” which prompted an al- value and makes their prices inception in the 1970s.These in- tweets in the past. It uses a Shiba Inu dog as its most immediate fall in value. susceptible to tips from backers clude Adele, Chris Rock, Ringo “Look, I know I sometimes say mascot and is based on a meme With no intrinsic value like such as Mr Musk. Starr, and Will Ferrell. or post strange things, but that’s featuring the animal. gold or land, and no ability to NBC, which airs SNL, said the “I don’t always have a lot of in- just how my brain works,” he Mr Musk described the cur- generate an income, cryptocur- episode was streamed live on tonation or variation in how I said. “To anyone who’s been of- rency as “an unstoppable vehicle rencies are extremely volatile YouTube to more than 100 coun- speak... which I’m told makes for fended, I just want to say I rein- that’s going to take over the and can crash as fast as they tries. Insurer AXA halts ransomware Apple’s app store crime reimbursement in France chief fends off attacks

BOSTON – In an apparent in- them by scrambling data. stricken local authorities short in antitrust trial dustry first, the global insurance Only after ransoms are paid on IT resources and running company AXA said Thursday it do the criminals provide soft- vulnerable systems. SAN RAMON, California – tives and other parties sympa- will stop writing cyber-insur- ware keys to decode the data. Michael Phillips, chief claims Apple’s top app store executive thetic to the company’s case, ance policies in France that re- And last year,many began steal- officer at the US cyber-insur- on Thursday faced an avalanche Epic attorney Katherine imburse customers for extortion ing sensitive data before en- ance firm Resilience and a co- of documents unleashed by an Forrest and her supporting payments made to ransomware crypting networks and threat- chair of the task force, said “AXA Epic Games lawyer aiming to team took their first stab an criminals. ening to dump it online unless France’s decision highlights the prove allegations that the Apple executive — Matt AXA, among Europe’s top five victims paid up. That helped continued tumult in the mar- iPhone maker has been goug- Fischer, who has been running insurers, said it was suspending drive ransom payments up ket” as insurance firms grapple ing app makers as part of a the app store since 2010. the option in response to con- nearly threefold to an average of with successfully underwriting scheme hatched by Apple’s late While Fischer was on the wit- cerns aired by French justice more than $300,000. The aver- ransomware policies while con- co-founder Steve Jobs. ness stand, Forrest repeatedly and cybersecurity officials dur- age recover time from a ran- fronted with rising payout costs The confrontation in an asked him to review e-mails and ing a Senate roundtable in Paris somware attack is three weeks. that threaten profitability. Oakland, California, courtroom slide presentations revolving last month about the devastat- The insurance industry has Philips said he doesn’t expect came during the fourth day of around the app store’s finances, ing global epidemic of ran- come under considerable criti- US insurers to impose similar an antitrust trial targeting the concerns about fraudulent ac- somware. cism for reimbursing ransom restrictions – or a wave of exits empire that Apple has built tivity and complaints about “The word to get out today is payments. Cybersecurity expert – but did say that the best car- around its iPhone and the digi- Apple highlighting its own serv- that, regarding ransomware, we Josephine Wolff of Tufts riers are becoming more exact- tal storefront that serves as the ices in the search results in the don’t pay and we won’t pay,” cy- University said it has come to be ing about customers’ cybersecu- exclusive outlet for people to in- app. bercrime prosecutor Johanna built into organizations’ risk- rity hygiene. Many victims, such stall apps on the ubiquitous de- For instance, a November Brousse said at the hearing. management practices “as one of as cash-strapped state and local vice. 2010 slide presentation showed Only the US surpassed France the costs of doing business. And governments, haven’t ade- Epic, the maker of the popu- that the app store already had last year in damage from ran- I think that’s really worrisome quately invested in security and lar Fortnite video game, con- generated $2.1 billion in billings somware to businesses, hospi- because that is what fuels the are easy prey for ransomware tends Apple’s insistence that – far more than Jobs envisioned tals, schools and local govern- continued ransomware business criminals. apps to pay a 15% to 30% com- when he came up with the idea ments, according to the cyber- – people keep paying ransom.” Often, those criminals have mission on transactions has in 2008, a year after release of security firm Emsisoft, estimat- An 81-page urgent action plan gathered intelligence about po- turned into illegal monopoly the first iPhone. ing France’s related overall delivered to the White House tential targets in advance and that that should be blown up so Epic contends app store’s un- losses at more than $5.5 billion. last week by a public-private know when a victim carries in- other options can be offered on expectedly fast start prompted The suspension only applies task force noted that enriching surance that covers ransom pay- the iPhone, iPad and iPod. Jobs, who died in August 2011, to France and does not affect ex- ransomware criminals only ments. Sometimes they even Apple so far has mounted a to shift gears and draw up a isting policies, said Christine fuels more global crime, includ- know a policy’s payment ceiling. fierce defense of its so-called new strategy to trap iPhone Weirsky,a spokeswoman for the ing terrorism. But the authors Emsisoft analyst Brett Callow “walled garden,” in part by high- users by building the walled US AXA subsidiary, a leading stopped short of advocating a called AXA’s decision smart, not- lighting evidence that its app garden around the device and underwriter of cyber-insurance ban on ransom payments, say- ing that some organizations store commissions and practices the app store.Fischer told in the United States. She said it ing paying up can sometimes be seem more inclined to pay ran- mirror those of major video Forrest that he never heard of also does not affect coverage for the only way for an afflicted som if the money isn’t coming game consoles such as such a plan, although he con- responding and recovering from business to avoid bankruptcy. from their own pockets. “The PlayStation, Xbox and Switch ceded it was possible the strat- ransomware attacks, in which US officials call ransomware a only way to break this vicious that Epic has embraced. egy was created before he took criminals based in safe havens national security threat, and cycle is to cut off the flow of cash After spending the first three over management of the app including Russia break into net- some lawmakers are calling for – and ceasing to reimburse ran- days of the trial soliciting testi- store and was never told about works, seed malware and cripple immediate financial relief for som demands may well do that.” mony from Epic’s own execu- it. The Barbados Advocate Monday May 10, 2021 • 17

Archaeologists discover remains of nine Neanderthals ROME – Italian archaeologists have un- The excavations, begun in 2019, in- covered the fossilized remains of nine volved a part of the cave that hadn’t yet Neanderthals in a cave near Rome, been explored, including a lake first shedding new light on how the Italian noted by the anthropologist Alberto peninsula was populated and under Carlo Blanc, who is credited with the what environmental conditions. 1939 Neanderthal skull discovery. The Italian Culture Ministry an- Culture Minister Dario Franceschini nounced the discovery Saturday,saying called the finding “an extraordinary dis- it confirmed that the Guattari Cave in covery that will be the talk of the world”. San Felice Circeo was “one of the most Anthropologist Mauro Rubini said the significant places in the world for the large number of remains suggest a sig- history of Neanderthals”. A nificant population of Neanderthals, Neanderthal skull was discovered in “the first human society of which we the cave in 1939. can speak.” The fossilized bones include skulls, Archaeologists said the cave had per- skull fragments, two teeth and other fectly preserved the environment of bone fragments. The oldest remains 50,000 years ago. They noted that fos- date from between 100,000 and 90,000 silized animal remains found in the cave years ago, while the other eight – elephant, rhinoceros and giant deer, Neanderthals are believed to date from This image released by the Italian Culture Ministry shows a cave near Rome among others – shed light on the flora 50,000-68,000 years ago, the Culture where fossil findings were discovered, shedding new light on how the Italian and fauna of the area and its climactic Ministry said in a statement. peninsula was populated and under what environmental conditions. history. Florida weighs allowing limited harvest of goliath grouper

FORT LAUDERDALE, Forida – Florida lottery to issue $300-per-week licenses species’ population is unknown, state of- population is growing, but that is just not may lift its three-decade ban on catching that allow each recipient to catch and kill ficials believe it has grown enough to possible,” said Christopher Koenig, who and killing goliath groupers, with wildlife one goliath, with proceeds funding re- allow the limited catch. along with his wife, Felicia Coleman, has officials saying the coastal fish’s numbers search of the species. “Goliath is a recovering stock, becoming studied goliaths for almost 30 years. have rebounded from when they were The goliath almost died off in the 1980s more abundant in parts of Florida, espe- Koenig and Coleman are both retired ma- driven to near-extinction by overfishing from overfishing and pollution and is not cially on artificial reefs,” the commission rine biologists with Florida State and environmental damage. allowed to be caught in any other state or staff wrote in its recommendation. University. The Florida Fish and Wildlife federal waters. That’s a contention disputed by those Coleman also points out that the goliath Conservation Commission will consider The fish is a favorite of underwater pho- who oppose lifting the fishing ban. They contains high levels of the neurotoxin on Wednesday a staff proposal to allow tographers for its docile demeanor and point to major die-offs over the past methylmercury, making it dangerous to 100 goliaths to be caught and kept annu- mammoth size — adults typically weigh decade from cold weather and other eat, particularly for children and preg- ally during a four-year period. Supported 400 pounds (180 kilograms) but can ex- causes. nant women. “Why would you open? You by fishing groups, the proposal calls for a ceed 800 (360 kilograms). While the “The (wildlife commission) claims the are endangering people,” she said. French demonstrators demand more action on climate change PARIS – Thousands of panel of 150 citizens who French newspaper demonstrators took to had worked for months on Journal du Dimanche re- the streets of Paris and the issue. ported Sunday that a ref- other French cities on Sarah Moore of Paris- erendum to include the Sunday to call for more based nongovernmental need to preserve the envi- ambitious measures in organization ronment into the French the fight against cli- International Science Constitution, promised by mate change. Council said “we are all Macron, won’t be able to The nationwide protests here because we are in an take place. come after the lower extremely urgent situa- The change requires a house of parliament this tion ... I think France is in parliamentary vote. The week approved a climate a position to do something National Assembly,where bill aimed at curbing very strong with the 2015 Macron has a majority, greenhouse gas emissions Paris (climate) Agreement largely approved it in that environment ac- and in fact, we’re not March. But no deal has tivists say doesn’t go far doing anything.” been found in the Senate, or fast enough. Victor Duong, 32, a sen- where the conservative “As it stands, the (pro- ior executive in Paris, said party holds a majority. posed) law is a climatic “we want to have more Macron, speaking on the and social failure,” said a concrete policy actions, we margins of an European group of climate cam- want countries to commit Union event in the French paigners, “Ensemble pour to emitting less carbon, to city of Strasbourg, said the le climat” (“Together for being more respectful of referendum bill “won’t be A protester wearing a mask depicting French President Emmanuel Macron climate”). the environment, in terms abandoned.” holds a bord reading « Liable for climate inaction » during a rally against the Greenpeace France de- of recycling, agriculture, “The text will continue climate change in Paris, Sunday, May 9, 2021. Thousands of French demon- nounced “the govern- our way of consuming.” living its parliamentary strators took to the streets of Paris and other cities on Sunday to call for ment’s refusal to take ac- The bill, which will now life, which is the only way more ambitious measures to fight against climate change. tion for climate.” be debated in the Senate, to get a referendum on Activists blame includes a ban on domes- condition senators and mains one of the priorities year will go to reducing levels – up from the previ- President Emmanuel tic flights under two and deputies agree,” he said, of the president.” emissions and protecting ous 40% target. Last Macron, who has been half hours that can be stressing the process is About a third of biodiversity. month, the EU has very vocal about his sup- done by train and meas- still several steps away France’s 100 billion-euro Macron also pushed for reached a tentative cli- port for climate change ac- ures to support renovation from a definite vote in par- ($122 billion) rescue plan beefing up the EU’s 2030 mate deal to put the 27- tion, for having “weak- of high energy-consuming liament. to help the economy re- targets to reduce green- nation bloc on a path to ened” a set of measures buildings and encourage Macron’s office said that cover from the coron- house gases by at least being “climate neutral” by initially proposed by a greener cars.Meanwhile, “the environment issue re- avirus pandemic by next 55% compared with 1990 2050. 18 • Monday May 10, 2021 The Barbados Advocate

Vax Live concert raises $302 million, exceeds vaccine goal LOS ANGELES – The Global Citizen fundraising concert advocating the im- portance of vaccine equity has pulled in $302 million, exceed- ing the goal for the organization’s cam- paign. Global Citizen an- nounced Saturday that the funds raised helped procure more than 26 million doses at the “Vax Live: The Concert to Reunite the World.” The organization said money was garnered through several philanthropic and corporate commit- ments. President Joe Biden, Prince Harry and Jennifer Lopez were among the big names who took part in the event, which was Jennifer Lopez performs at “Vax Live: The Concert to Reunite the World” on recorded May 2 and Sunday, May 2, 2021, at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California. aired Saturday. ABC, ABC News Live, CBS, sand fully-vaccinated Sean Penn and David Organizers called the YouTube and concertgoers who Letterman served as event the country’s first iHeartMedia radio sta- cheered on perform- special guest speakers. large-scale music event tions will broadcast the ances by Eddie Vedder, Vax Live was one of for a COVID 19-compli- concert staged at SoFi Foo Fighters, J Balvin, the largest concert gath- ant audience. Media and Stadium in Inglewood, H.E.R. and Lopez, who erings in Southern production staff needed California. enjoyed a duet with her California since the to show a negative Selena Gomez hosted mom. coronavirus pandemic COVID-19 test before the show, which was at- Ben Affleck, Chrissy roiled the world more entering the sta- Bridge tended by several thou- Teigen, Jimmy Kimmel, than a year ago. dium. The Barbados Advocate Monday May 10, 2021 • 19

Maloney SPORTSSPORTS ninth after two rounds at FREC

BARBADOS’ Zane Maloney secured points in the Formula Regional European Championship by Alpine. Competing at the Barcelona circuit, Maloney finished 9th in the two races over the weekend and currently sits 9th in the overall standings with 19 points. Maloney finished third in the second race at Imola early last month however he qualified 9th for the first race and 14th for the second race. The first race was contest on Saturday and there was a close midfield battle which Maloney found himself in. He found himself trying to defend his 9th position from his teammate Ten Brinke. Driving side by side for a few Zane Maloney leading this pack through the turns at Barcelona over the weekend. moments, Maloney’s wheels touched the grass and he lost his position and also yesterday Maloney started on the It took almost ten minutes for the track standings, but with three victories from slipped to 12th in the process. 7th row after qualifying 14th. to be cleared and racing to resume; with four races the points leader Gregoire However he was back in another battle But there were a number of incidents on the drivers now in close quarters it was a Saucy from Switzerland has amassed and was fortunate that some incidents the first lap but Maloney stayed clear of tough battle to keep his position which he 85 points and leads the championship ahead of him helped him back to the danger and found himself in 9th did until the end. by 28 points. ninth. position as the safety car was deployed Sitting on 19 points, Maloney is 8 points The third round will be held in Monaco In the second race which was contested before the end of if the lap. adrift of the person ahead of him in the on the weekend of the May 23-24. Gatlin wins at Tokyo Olympic Stadium test event HUNDREDS of athletes, including US Coe sought to ease those concerns. sprinter Justin Gatlin, participated in a “We are very empathetic to the need to test event at the Olympic Stadium be fully recognising that communities yesterday, as organisers fine-tuned around the world are inevitably nervous operations and COVID-19 countermea- about many things related to COVID,” he sures with under three months to go told a news conference at the stadium. before the Tokyo Games. “We take those concerns very, very No spectators were present in the seriously. The COVID protocols, particu- stadium, where the Games’ opening and larly that World Athletics have developed closing ceremonies will be held, as Tokyo over the last year and a half by our health remains under a state of emergency and science teams who are extremely good to tame a rise in coronavirus infections. at this, have consistently helped deliver Yesterday’s event involved 420 athletes, events in a safe and secure environment.” Germany’s Alexander Zverev celebrates after winning the Madrid Open. including nine who came from abroad to Many athletes have said they want participate, with 2004 Olympic gold the Games to go forward. medallist Gatlin winning the 100 metres. “People are really worried about people Despite the state of emergency,organis- coming from overseas as coronavirus Zverev downs Berrettini to ers have operated more than 11 test variants are spreading, but as an athlete events since last month with no reported I want the Olympics to be held with coronavirus cases resulting from them. people from various countries running,” clinch second Madrid crown Four of those of events – volleyball, said Suzuha Kobari, after participating ALEXANDER ZVEREV underlined his Berrettini showed no sign of nerves in diving, marathon and Sunday’s athletics in the women’s 100 metres in the morning credentials as a French Open title his maiden ATP 1000 final and landed – included athletes from abroad. session. contender with a battling 6-7(8) 6-4 6-3 the first blow,taking a see-sawing opening Gatlin said he was satisfied with the Japanese rhythmic gymnast Nanami victory over Italian Matteo Berrettini set in a tie-break, where he initially let slip COVID-19 protocols, including daily test- Takenaka said at a separate test event yesterday to claim his fourth Masters 1000 a 5-0 advantage and then saved a set ing and eating all his meals in his room. the previous day that she understood crown and second Madrid Open title. point. “Obviously I think this competition was there were opposing views, but that gave Germany’s Zverev, conqueror of clay- But Zverev, who was champion in a precursor to see exactly how the her team an extra reason to bring cheer court specialists Rafa Nadal and Dominic Madrid in 2018, hit back strongly in the Olympics can go off, maintaining a bubble through their performances. Thiem en route to the final, dropped his second set, breaking the 25-year-old for the athletes to be able to stay healthy, “We’ll focus on the things that we can do first set of the tournament. However,he Italian in the ninth game to force a decider. and also the citizens of Japan to be able to and when the Olympics are held we want fought back under a closed roof at the With unforced errors creeping into stay healthy with foreign athletes coming to give our best performance so that Manolo Santana stadium to lift his first Berrettini’s game, the Italian squandered into the country,” Gatlin told reporters people can smile and feel glad they took claycourt title since 2019. a break point at 2-2 and then proceeded to after his race. “I think it was a success.” place,” she said. “I feel awesome,” Zverev said at a court- drop his own serve as Zverev inched closer Opinion surveys have shown that most Yesterday’s event was split into morning side interview.“It’s great.This is definitely to victory. Japanese oppose holding the Games and evening sessions testing a range of a special win. I just want to enjoy it. The fifth seeded German did not let up this summer due to worries about competitions from the shot put and triple I didn’t play too many guys who can serve and another break confirmed the win the pandemic. jump to the pole vault, javelin and like him, so it was a difficult match.” in two hours and 40 minutes. World Athletics President Sebastian the various running disciplines. 20 • Monday May 10, 2021 The Barbados Advocate

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Medina Spirit could lose Kentucky Derby win

LOUISVILLE, Kentucky – Medina The only horse to be disqualified for Spirit’s victory in the Kentucky medication after winning the Derby is Derby is in serious jeopardy because Dancer’s Image in 1968. of a failed postrace drug test, one Medina Spirit is Baffert’s fifth horse that led Churchill Downs to suspend known to have failed a drug test in just Hall of Fame trainer Bob Baffert on over a year.Flanked by his attorney Craig Sunday in the latest scandal to Robertson, Baffert said his barn was told plague the sport. that Medina Spirit was found to have 21 Baffert denied all wrongdoing and picograms of betamethasone - slightly promised to be fully transparent with the more than double what the trainer said Kentucky Horse Racing Commission dur- was the allowable amount - in a postrace ing its investigation. Baffert’s barn re- sample. ceived word Saturday that Medina Spirit Betamethasone is the same drug that had tested positive for an excessive was found in the system of Gamine, an- amount of the steroid betamethasone, other Baffert-trained horse who finished which is sometimes used to treat pain third in the Kentucky Oaks last and inflammation in horses. September. Gamine was eventually dis- Medina Spirit’s win over Mandaloun qualified from that finish because of that in the Derby stands - for now. test and Baffert was fined $1,500. “To be clear, if the findings are upheld, Trainer Bob Baffert congratulates jockey John Velazquez after Medina Spirit Betamethasone is legal under Kentucky Medina Spirit’s results in the Kentucky won the Kentucky Derby earlier this month. racing rules, though it must be cleared 14 Derby will be invalidated and Mandaloun days before a horse races. will be declared the winner,” Churchill Baffert, the trainer of Medina Spirit, from Spirit in the 146th Preakness Stakes will “I’m not a conspiracy theorist,” Baffert Downs officials said in a statement entering any horses at Churchill Downs be made after review of the facts.” said. “I know everybody is not out to get shortly after Baffert held a hastily Racetrack.” “I got the biggest gut-punch in racing me, but there’s definitely something planned morning news conference out- Medina Spirit is expected to run in the for something that I didn’t do,” Baffert wrong. Why is it happening to me? You side his barn to announce and respond to Preakness on Saturday, barring some said of the failed drug test. “And it’s dis- know, there’s problems in racing, but it’s the allegations. abrupt change in plans or a decision from turbing. It’s an injustice to the horse. ... I not Bob Baffert.” The track said failure to comply with officials at Pimlico or Maryland’s racing don’t know what’s going on in racing right Mandaloun, which lost the Derby by a the rules and medication protocols jeop- commission that would prevent him from now, but there’s something not right. I half-length, is not going to the Preakness. ardizes the safety of horses and jockeys, entering the second jewel of the Triple don’t feel embarrassed. I feel like I was If Mandaloun is declared the Kentucky the sport’s integrity and the Derby’s rep- Crown. wronged.We’re going to do our own inves- Derby winner,that would mean the Triple utation. Officials from 1/ST Racing, which oper- tigation. We’re going to be transparent Crown pursuit for 2021 would end right “Churchill Downs will not tolerate it,” ates Pimlico, and the Maryland Jockey with the racing commission, like we’ve there. It is unknown how long Kentucky the statement read. “Given the serious- Club said Sunday they would consult always been. officials will take to determine whether ness of the alleged offense, Churchill with state authorities and that “any de- “He’s a great horse. He doesn’t deserve the results of the Derby should stand or Downs will immediately suspend Bob cision regarding the entry of Medina this. He ran a gallant race,” Baffert added. will change. 22 • Monday May 10, 2021 The Barbados Advocate

Lewis Hamilton wins Spanish Grand Prix after late overtake of Verstappen LEWIS HAMILTON Verstappen put himself 5.5secs behind the Red Hamilton caught and Mercedes pro- in control of the race with Bull but was on its tail Verstappen on lap 60 of duced a brilliant, at- a brave pass on Hamilton within three laps. He 66, immediately sweeping tacking, strategic race at the first corner,braking stayed within a second of around the outside of to beat Red Bull’s Max late and throwing his Red Verstappen for another Verstappen at Turn One Verstappen in the Bull inside the Mercedes, nine laps, clearly faster to take a superb team vic- Spanish Grand Prix. forcing the Briton to take but unable to pass on a tory after a drive from the Hamilton’s third win in evasive action to avoid track where overtaking is top drawer. four races this season contact. notoriously difficult. It was the fourth race in came despite losing the But the Dutchman was Then, with 24 laps to go, succession this season in lead to Verstappen at the unable to shake Hamilton, Mercedes brought which the two title con- first corner. who tracked him closely Hamilton in again for a tenders have gone wheel Mercedes put Hamilton towards the first pit stops. new set of tyres, rejoining to wheel. on a two-stop strategy and Mercedes were unable 22.4secs behind. Verstappen said: “In a the seven-time champion to pass Verstappen by F1’s computers pre- way, I could see it coming. closed a 23-second deficit stopping first because the dicted that Hamilton Already with the softs [in in 18 laps to pass the Red second Red Bull of Sergio would catch Verstappen the first stint] he was Bull with six laps to go. Perez was just close on the last lap, but he was faster and then the medi- Lewis Hamilton celebrates his win. Verstappen bailed on enough to mean Hamilton soon lapping nearly two ums [in the second stint] his one-stop strategy after would come out behind seconds faster than the he clearly had a lot more duck.” long way to come back but losing the lead and took the Mexican if he stopped. Red Bull. pace - he could stay within Hamilton said: “I feel it was a good gamble. second and the point for That enabled Team-mate Valtteri one second. great after this. I feel like “It was the plan all fastest lap as consolation. Verstappen to make his Bottas cost Hamilton well “There was not a lot we we could go again. weekend to have two new Hamilton’s victory was stop first, and Mercedes over a second when the could have done. Then “It was close start. After mediums for a two-stop. the 98th of his career,after decided to delay Briton caught him, despite they went for the second that just hunting - I was so Even though the one-stop he set his 100th pole posi- Hamilton’s stop by four the Finn being ordered by stop and I knew it was close for so long and I did- looked better I knew from tion on Saturday, and it laps to give him a tyre ad- the team not to delay the over.You could see he was n’t think I could make the experience that a one-stop extends his championship vantage. other car. getting closer and closer tyres last, but I managed is very difficult to pull off. lead to 14 points. Hamilton rejoined But once past Bottas, and I was a bit of a sitting to keep them in. It was a What a day.” The Barbados Advocate Monday May 10, 2021 •23

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Monday May 10, 2021 BIG BUSINESS IN ANIMAL WELFARE By Krystal Penny Bowen for animal welfare in interview with The Barbados of revenue by attracting Barbados. Advocate last week. She visitors to the island. The ONE advocate believes that Gail Jewel Hunte made this added that this area can advocate expounded that there is a potential market suggestion during a brief provide a possible stream internationally, animal welfare is big business. Hunte, who is the author of the humane education book, “Gracie and the Green Monkey”, spoke to this newspaper about her newest project and the status of animal welfare in Barbados. This latest book is Hunte’s second publication. Her first one focused on “Ajeet The Sloth Bear”. Her newest book is targeting Gail Jewel Hunte is using her children between the ages of books to bring awareness 5 and 8 years old and it aims to about animals in the create awareness about green Caribbean and beyond. monkeys and their impact on the environment. Her book dependency by feeding them, has been endorsed by South keeping them as pets or Africa’s Vervet Foundation and conflict-chasing them, reviewed by the Wales Ape and throwing at them, or killing Monkey Sanctuary. them. Hunte stressed that Hunte acknowledged that green monkeys’ main goal is to green monkeys are seen as survive and if they have an pests in Barbados, but she adequate food source, they believes there are humane and will leave people and their mutually beneficial solutions crops/gardens alone. to the problem. She noted that Both of Hunte’s books are in many cases, locals try to available as e-books on interact with the monkeys Amazon with the last, “Gracie when they should ignore them. and the Green Monkey” She explained that human printed version, available later Gail Jewel Hunte recently launched her newest book, ‘Gracie and the Green Monkey’. interaction creates this month. Gov’t tackled tourism situation in a forward-thinking way: Caddle MARSHA CADDLE, Minister was seen in Barbados during Caddle. accounted for actual agree to a few things including in the Ministry of Economic COVID had to do with a major The investment minister borrowing, and nearly 31% training for workers. She noted Affairs and Investment, was productive sector,Tourism. contended that if Barbados was because of the shrinkage that recently there was a one of the featured speakers “We developed the Barbados had not introduced the of the economy. launch of a partnership with at the Royal Fidelity (RF) Employment and Sustainable 12-Month Welcome Stamp “In other words, since your Coursera, which will make Barbados Economic Transformation (BEST) plan program and the BEST GDP, your denominator, is available to Barbadians, free Conference, and highlighted to respond to a sector that initiative, things would have much smaller, your debt as a of cost, thousands of courses that the Government had employs directly and indirectly been worse. In fact, she said percentage of GDP appears in areas which they feel will tackled a bleak tourism 40% of the labour force and after Barbados finalised the much higher. So given this enhance their productivity and situation in a forward- contributes almost as much to domestic and external debt impact, the BEST program competitiveness. thinking way. GDP.Economic activity in that restructuring, debt including invests primarily to preference Another stipulation was a Caddle was speaking under sector fell overnight to zero. arrears went from 176% to shares in the re-engagement greening and digitisation the theme, “Global Digital Barbados saw an over 80% 117% of GDP. of workers in the tourism investment plan, which forms Disruption: Threat or decline in our economy in She further explained the sector,” the minister explained. a part of the BEST program Opportunity”, and outlined 2020, driven largely by a reason the figure at the end of Caddle also highlighted that where companies digitise that one of the digital standstill on international March 2021 was 153%, saying it also requires that companies disruption opportunities that travel and tourism,” said that only 5% of that amount subscribed to the program, TOURISM on Page 6

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