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Wednesday September 9, 2020 $1 VAT Inclusive Fortress: Caribbean Growth Fund EMBRACE TECH an asset to Weir: BADMC much more than ‘turkey and chicken wings’ FARMING is still considered Development and Marketing we get everybody on board as it investors to be back-breaking work Corporation (BADMC), which is relates to technology in farming.” By André Springer to some, but Agriculture facilitating the three-month He said that the BADMC is Minister Indar Weir says developmental programme. being transitioned from a culture DIVERSIFICATION matters while some persons may “There are too many that “once determined that it in the current economic prefer traditional methods opportunities available for us, was easier to function and exist environment and Fortress Fund of farming, technology has with the use of technology for us selling chicken and wings and Managers believes that evolved to the point where as a country to ignore. I believe turkey wings than to build a new investment outside of the farmers can manage their the time has come now for us to road in agriculture. That is the Caribbean has aided in crops with their smart also raise the bar and move to past. protecting the investment of devices. the next level. “The real BADMC would get clients. He was at the time addressing “That being the case, we involved in agro-processing. So This was the sentiment of the second cohort of the have already commissioned a that through its pack house, it Peter Arender,Chief Investment Farmers’ Empowerment and greenhouse farm at the BADMC, makes sense for you to increase Officer, Fortress Advisory & Enfranchisement Drive (FEED) so that this could be a part of production, because I tell all you Investment Services, who programme, which was officially your training. this morning... your production explained that the Caribbean launched at the Lloyd Erskine “There are too many people will mean nothing and you will Growth Fund has invested more Sandiford Centre yesterday who can take a cell phone perhaps struggle if we do not than two-thirds outside of the where he outlined the many and start to use it without help you find the market for Caribbean and was an asset to opportunities which exist instructions. It therefore tells me what you produce. investors. for local farmers through that the time is right to go the Arender explained that the the Barbados Agricultural full nine yards and make sure BADMC on Page 2 investment returns have continued to be reasonably positive during the last several weeks, referencing the weak first quarter for the equities in corporate bond markets due to COVID-19 and the worldwide lockdown of countries. He however highlighted that the second quarter showed significant recovery of financial markets with the monetary policy support by the Federal Reserve and others coinciding with the gradual stabilisation of the pandemic. “Our Caribbean Growth Fund was up 7 1/2% in the second quarter and our High Interest Fund was up 4% in the second quarter. Since June 30th the gains have generally continued, we are up another 3% in the Caribbean Growth Fund but down about 3-4% in the Fund since this time last year,” said Arender. The chief investment officer said that it was not a great result regarding absolute returns, but Fortress was reasonably satisfied with the overall value held in the face of the current world economic crisis. He also announced that the High Interest Fund was up 1% since June 30th, which would be a gain of 3% since this time last year, alluding to the fact that both funds were highly diversified globally. “Many of our investors come to us via company pension plans A section of the participants during a brief opening ceremony to mark the start of the second cohort of the FEED programme. INSET: Minister of Agriculture, Indar Weir, speaking to members of the media yesterday during the official start of the second FORTRESS on Page 3 cohort of training in the FEED programme. 2 • Wednesday September 9, 2020 The Barbados Advocate Lack of literacy skills a concern PRINCIPAL of cially opened on Tuesday Erdiston Teachers’ as part of the College’s Training College International Literacy (ETTC) says there is a Day 2020 celebrations. growing concern lo- Speaking more about it, cally that the propor- Dr. Saul said, “We see this tion of the population as a gift to our commu- Parliamentary Secretary in the Ministry of Education, Senator Dr. Romel Springer, about to cut the ribbon lacking functional nity.” to officially open the Literacy Diagnostic Assessment and Early Intervention Centre. Also pictured are reading and writing Meanwhile, (on the right) Principal of Erdiston Teachers’ Training College, Dr. Patricia Saul; Chairman of the Board of skills is far too high. Parliamentary Secretary Management, Dr. Sylvia Henry; President of Rotary Club (Barbados) West, Trevor Williams; and Deputy Dr. Patricia Saul noted in the Ministry of Chairman of the Board of Management, Chad Monerville; as well as (on the left) Deputy Principal (Ag.) this is so “in spite of the Education, Senator Dr. Dr. Ramona Archer-Bradshaw; and Treasurer of the Rotary Club (Barbados) West, Marisa St. Mark. fact that we have univer- Romel Springer,said some sal access to education. of the objectives of the the College by President of months’ duration and will December 11th, 2020 and Teachers’ Training This is a serious hindrance Centre will be to “provide Rotary Club (Barbados) be conducted two days per the final two weeks will College. On successful to the development of our diagnostic testing services West, Trevor Williams. It week for two hours each run from January 11th, completion of the course, people and our country”. for students who are expe- was shared that these day.The first ten weeks of 2021 to January 22, 2021. participants will be She also said as a riencing literacy problems, funds will be used to train the course will run from All sessions will be awarded a certificate.” College, there has “been create profiles for students 20 teachers from special October 5th, 2020 to conducted at Erdiston (MG) concern about the number based on the students’ needs schools in sign lan- of students who have liter- literacy diagnosis, develop guage. acy problems that are not intervention programmes Dr. Saul thanked the diagnosed and remedi- for students who have Club for its generosity as ated, so that these stu- been tested and diagnosed, well as said, “This dona- dents can overcome their and improve teachers’ tion will equip our teach- deficits and achieve their innovative skills in deliv- ers in special education full potential”. She there- ering intervention pro- classes to ensure that fore welcomes the estab- grammes for students those students who are lishment of the Literacy to correct their literacy deaf or hearing impaired Diagnostic Assessment deficit”. are able to develop their and Early Intervention On the occasion, a mon- literacy skills.” Centre at ETTC. etary donation in the sum She further stated, “The This Centre was offi- of $6,000 was presented to course will be of three Marketing department to be launched BADMC from Page 1 farmer will not be moti- as an owner or as some- vated unless he can in- one who will give some- “I can tell all of you, crease produce and see one a chance to be gain- with every degree of con- clearly how he is making fully employed,” he said. fidence that you will not money. (JH) President of Rotary Club (Barbados) West, Trevor Williams, presenting the be so motivated to pro- “That is the role of the cheque to Chairman of the Board of Management, Dr. Sylvia Henry. duce if you don’t know BADMC. The reality of who is going to buy it Barbados punching above from you. And these are its weight as we did in the the things that we are past has now fallen on us grappling with. To make again, because while we sure that when this pro- never planned COVID gramme is executed, you we have to plan for our are not just planting for survival. the sake of so doing, but “To see so many of you you are doing so with a show up here this morn- purpose. And that pur- ing, I can only contem- pose must be driven plate the amount of peo- through the plans of the ple who are looking for a BADMC to get involved chance to participate, be- in further agro-process- cause of unemployment ing, using cassava to pro- or just wanting to do duce flour, sweet potato, something bigger and to produce our sweet po- better. And if that is the tato porridge.” case, then we must plan Minister Weir told to determine how we are the large group that a going to get back people Marketing department working. will be launched within “Because I recognise the BADMC, and will be the amount of people that seeking to reach out to are currently not work- the wider Diaspora. ing.And that my Ministry “And why are we doing has a responsibility to this? We are doing this this country and to you because we recognise that the people to make sure primary agriculture can- that we can deliver and not sustain us. Most of to make sure that you can Principal of Erdiston Teachers’ Training College (ETTC), Dr. Patricia Saul, speaking about how activities will what we are doing now is be a part of economic ac- be carried out in the Literacy Diagnostic Assessment and Early Intervention Centre at the ETTC to specially hobbyist activity and a tivity in Barbados, either invited guests. The Barbados Advocate Wednesday September 9, 2020 • 3 Efforts on to improve Board Transport Board THE Transport Board given that the buses op- lenges we have,” he indi- tion on various routes, he continues to face stiff erated by the Board run cated. said financing is an issue, competition from the on a schedule, while the Wharton explained that and they have done work was in the red privately owned PSVs do not. those challenges are not to reorganise the business FORMER Chairman of starters. A starter at the Public Service Vehicles “It is a difficult situa- going to go away unless a and how the business the Transport Board, at- time was about $2,600 (PSVs), especially tion to deal with, espe- “total rationalisation” of functions. The CEO said torney-at-law Anthony and he brought in a where they are operat- cially when it is the same the transport sector is un- work has also been done Wiltshire, says that growler and he trained ing on the same routes, identical route, you are dertaken. In that vein, he to improve the public per- during his tenure as some youngster to repair but the Board is en- correct. Because there is said the Board is working ception of the Board. Chairman, the Transport starters and it cost only deavouring to hold its no secret that the private to ensure that at the “We have done a lot of Board was in dire finan- $200 to get the brushes own. operator will wait. You time of the day when the work with that. We were cial straits, finding it and that kind of thing. In So says Chief Executive know that the buses competition is lowest, basically very silent on hard to make ends meet. the past, if a bus had a Officer (CEO) of the would come out at 11:30 they have buses on those social media, so we have Wiltshire’s comments problem with a starter, Transport Board, Fabian or 12 o’clock and they routes. He said that would now done a lot of work came as he made another they would take it off, Wharton. He was answer- would come out at 20 past help to get revenue from in terms of social media appearance before the put it in the yard and get ing questions on Monday and 25 past and be five that route which may in terms of messaging Public Accounts a new one – so that was evening from Auditor minutes ahead of the bus be perceived as a route – using GIS, using Committee of a substantial savings General Leigh Trotman, and then they get all the which is not a good one. Instagram, Facebook, etc. Parliament. During the there,” the former chair- during a meeting of passengers. Then the “Sometimes you don’t That was one of the big hearing held on Monday man stated. the Public Accounts Board’s bus would only try to fight, fight, fight, areas, as well as in terms evening, the former chair- Committee (PAC) of basically be moving sen- fight, fight, but you ma- of strategically position- man described his time at Duties, shipping costs Parliament, regarding iors and the persons who noeuvre around the sce- ing the organisation and the Transport Board as not accounted for how the Board was faring would have boarded the nario you are confronted getting the messages “difficult”. Responding to Wiltshire said that the with respect to the compe- bus in the terminal. So with,” he stated. across,” Wharton stated. questions from Minister consultant was also able tition posed by the PSVs, that is one of the chal- Apart from the competi- (JRT) of Labour and Social to source and bring parts Partnership Relations, into the island at costs Colin Jordan, Wiltshire less than what they were went further, indicating available for in Barbados. C’bean not showing that the Board was “al- “I remember we went ways in the red”. down to Brazil and we “So we had to use the had parts cut, in some same level of recovery little common sense we cases, by more than half. FORTRESS from Page 1 The chief investment of- had to chart the rough Then we set up an emer- ficer also stated that with waters and at the end of gency fund in case if a bus and it is important to note interest rates at practi- the day we would see had broken down and you that our pension funds cally zero due to the large what little money we had, needed parts urgently, invest in a combination of amount of monetary pol- to use it to the best of our you could send off an equities and fixed income. icy inputs by the Federal ability because we were e-mail and you could get That extra measure of di- Reserve and other central deep in the red,” he up to US$10,000 in parts, versification means that banks, along with the pur- stated. so long as they were able most pension investors chase of corporate bonds, He continued, “We to be sent by FedEx. will be about flat over the any investor who was un- had to wait long on When you compared it to last year,” explained the willing to invest, the ex- Government to provide the local provider that investment advisor. pected returns would be subventions, so when was substantial savings,” Arender pointed out zero or lower. However,he subventions came in, they he indicated. that the common theme added that it did not mean were mainly used to pay But, during her ques- which has continued is that there should not be off the creditors. So we tioning, Minister in the that the Caribbean has random investment with- didn’t have much at our Ministry of Foreign performed differently to out caution. disposal. In fact, in some Trade, Sandra Husbands, the rest of the world, not “We need to be very,very instances, the Transport noted that duties and showing the same level of sensible and selective Board didn’t even have shipping costs were not recovery. This was due to about the kind of risks money to buy printer ink accounted for in the data. economic downturn with that we take, but it really and paper – that is how To that end, she asked the national shutdowns focuses the mind to as- bad it was.” how could the cost of that the world has experi- sume some risk in a port- locally available parts, enced, but in addition to folio. In order to do that, Peter Arender, Chief Investment Officer, Fortress Special Project to which included the cost the impact of the cessation we need to focus on as long Advisory & Investment Services, explained that the repair buses of duties and shipping, of tourists visiting the term as we can,” said Caribbean Growth Fund and High Interest Fund were Wiltshire told the PAC be fairly compared to the region. Arender. highly diversified globally. that in some instances, cost of parts from over- creditors stopped offering seas, where duties and credit to the Board. One shipping costs had not example, he said, was yet be applied. COVID-19 Simpson Motors, which “...In good management had been owed millions practice, you would have update: One by the state-owned entity. to compare apples with With that in mind, he apples and in order to see said that the Special what are the potential new case Project to repair buses savings, you would have A 53-YEAR-OLD Swedish was started in an effort needed to have your ship- visitor is Barbados’ latest to stop the haemorrhag- ping costs or any other case of COVID-19. He ing at the Transport costs associated with the arrived from Sweden Board. imported product, so you on a charter flight on “We were spending could make a clear judge- September 3, and tested thousands of dollars in ment as to the degree of positive for the viral ill- respect of transmission savings. I’m sure there ness on his second test, repairs, and we brought were savings, but the five days later. in the consultant and degree would have been His was the only posi- he started doing things overstated if you haven’t tive result among the 164 which saved the corpora- included the cost of ship- tests performed by the will be discharged from As a consequence, the firmed cases of COVID-19 tion. I think at the end of ping to bring in the item. Best-dos Santos Public the isolation facility at numbers in isolation in Barbados, 93 females his report, it was about That is my concern with Health Laboratory on Harrison Point, St. Lucy, stand at 17, and recoveries and 87 males. four point something mil- the data, because the Monday. after recovering from have increased to 156. The laboratory has com- lion dollars in savings, be- data was startling,” Meanwhile, two people COVID-19. There are now 180 con- pleted 18,762 tests. cause he was repairing Husbands said. (JRT)

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Importance of literacy, reading and writing in modern society highlighted – Part 2 STATISTICS show that or expertise, seek additional despite our country’s help for that child. Let us major investment in edu- ensure that no boy or girl is cation, a number of our left behind and worse yet students are leaving sec- grows into an adult unable ondary school uncertified. to read or write. It would be This is totally unsatisfac- an indictment on all of us tory and needs to be ad- and our education system, dressed. one which I still believe we How do we demand of our have every reason to be proud young people that they be- of. Let us not tarnish it by come productive members of ignoring the obvious cries society, but we are failing to for additional help by our ensure they have the basic students when they present skills to do so. It is not fair to to us. them and I daresay an in- Let us go back to basics, fringement of their basic to the very beginning and human rights as children. We ensure the students in our promised them as signatories Infants Classes are covering Inspector 1009 Nicole Forde shared her love for plants with the officers. to the UN Convention on The the basic skills before they Rights of The Child, the Right are promoted to the Junior to an Education. This does not School. Many children in our mean occupying space in a schools present with chal- Close to 40 participate in expo classroom, but equipping our lenges like Dyslexia, ADHD, TALENT from Back Page able to take part. Others were “This is also an outreach to children with the skills neces- Autism Spectrum Disorders, also interested, but couldn’t the public to show them that sary to succeed at school and Vision and Hearing “Initially the expo only finish in time due to work com- there are other sides to us, and life in general. Challenges, Dyspraxia, among targeted persons from the mitments, but have already in- there are other things you can Too many of our young other challenges. These stu- Criminal Investigations dicated they will join us next communicate to us… I person- people are leaving school dents are very intelligent, Department (CID). However, time.” ally love craft, that’s my pas- lacking the skills they need they just need additional officers throughout the Force Constable Bryan said the sion and decorating, and if to contribute to this country help and support. We must be indicated that they wanted to expo was also an outreach someone approached me about in a positive way and are sensitive to and cater to their participate, so we extended the programme designed to not wanting to learn, I am willing finding themselves before the individual needs. invitation to all interested. only show off the various to talk to them, show them and law courts for offences that Children learn more by And even though this event talents of the Force, but also I am sure other officers would range from minor to murder. what we do than by what we was just put together in mere to “showcase the softer side of share that same view,” she Many display severe deficien- say. If we want our children weeks, close to 40 officers were law enforcement”. said. (TL) cies in reading, writing and to be readers, we have to lead reasoning, making them easy by example. As adults, we targets for those with ill need to make reading a part intent who draft them into of our daily routine. Make their nefarious activities. reading a compulsory subject Our Prison is overflowing with area at every class level from young men under the age of Nursery to Secondary and 30. A study done by former see the magic begin. It is the criminologist, Ms. Yolande basic requirement for every Forde, some years ago pointed other subject taught. Read to an illiteracy rate of approx- the newspaper, a magazine, imately 60% among our prison or a book. Whatever you population. I suspect that choose, just read! Read for nothing much has changed knowledge, fun and adven- since she first sounded the ture. Read to understand and alarm bell. We need to respond to broaden your perspectives with a level of urgency to the on various topics, cultures and scourge of illiteracy among people. our youth and take action. In this technological era The best place to begin is in where everyone has a smart- our homes, schools and phone, tablet, computer or churches. other device, we cannot As we prepare to start the deprive our children of the Michaelmas Term for the aca- joys of opening a book, turning demic school year 2020-2021, the pages and reading. No I am appealing to Parents, device can truly replace the Pastors, Principals and feel and smell of a book. Have Teachers to make that extra you read a good book today? effort to put reading initia- If the answer is no, what are tives in place that will include you waiting for? Stop what- every child with whom they ever you are doing and go ex- have contact. We need to en- ercise your mind. READ! sure that the students who Happy International Literacy cross our paths daily leave Day! our homes, classrooms and churches adequately equipped Hazeain Harding-King, to cope with the stages of Principal Sgt. 1487 Joyan Arthur has life. If you encounter chal- CARIBBEAN MIND Constable 1855 Madinka Williams has a love for cake decorat- mastered a range of natural lenges beyond your training INSTITUTE ing products.

The Barbados Advocate Wednesday September 9, 2020 • 5 BSP continuing the fight ALTHOUGH there will 18 years, she stated that day we might have recov- be no physical manifes- the level awareness had ered, unlike what is hap- tation of the Walk for led to many more persons pening around,” she said. the Cure, the Barbados coming forward to be Going on to say that Cancer Society’s tested. “The awareness is there was indeed an in- Breast Screening undoubtedly responsible crease in numbers of pos- Programme (BSP) will for the percentage of self- itive cases, she explained be still fighting the referred patients to the that it was due to the good fight against the clinic, increasing from heightened awareness. disease, which remains 10% in 2006 to just over “Awareness makes a dif- the most commonly di- 30% in 2020 with an aver- ference and this is why I agnosed cancer among age of 500 to 600 patients impress upon people that women and the most attending the clinic if the awareness in- common cause of monthly.To date, the total creases, you are going to death from cancer number of clients seen at find more and more pa- among women in the clinic is over 120 000,” tients with the diagnosis. Barbados. These are she said. One good thing is, they the sentiments of The pandemic did have are early, which is excel- Medical Coordinator of a major impact on the pro- lent and that gives us the Breast Screening gramme with over heart to keep going. It en- Medical Coordinator of the Breast Screening Programme Dr. Shirley Jhagroo as Programme, Dr. $60,000 lost in revenue courages you and moti- she spoke during this past week’s launch for the 2020 Walk for the Cure event. Shirley Jhagroo, as she over a three-month pe- vates you because you are spoke during a media riod. However, Dr. Jhagroo seeing results,” she said. briefing this past week said that there was some With the programme to announce the plans good to come out of re- setting its sights on in- for the 2020 event. strictions as more per- creasing the quality of With the Programme sons, younger women in service to its patients, launching Breast Cancer particular calling in for Jhagroo said that the next Awareness Month, Dr. breast checks. “We had a major project was to up- Jhagroo noted that the definite increase in per- grade from a 2D mammo- pandemic should not sons calling to make ap- gram machine to a 3D stunt the efforts or reduce pointments just to come machine. With the equip- the vigilance exhibited in and have breast checks. ment already secured the fight against the So it has done some good through the contribution dreaded disease by saving in a way. The clinic did from last year’s walk and lives through early detec- suffer financially but other charitable dona- tion. Highlighting the fact thank God we did really tions, the next plan of ac- that the movement well in August and tion was to refurbish the had mobilisedthousands September looks even bet- facility where it would be of persons over the past ter. So at the end of the operated – a project to the tune of $100 000. However, the absence of the physical event this year would make realis- NCSA training ingthat target even more challenging as Jhagroo noted that it was difficult programme lauded to replace walk which in- Managing Director of CIBC First Caribbean Bank Barbados Donna Wellington TRAINING Officer at ment has to respond to creased from 100 patrons (left) and Medical Coordinator of the Breast Screening Programme Dr. Barbados Fire Academy daily and having to cope in 1999 to 25,000 in 2019. Shirley Jhagroo signing the Memorandum of Understanding between the two Acting Station Officer, with the demands of the (MP) entities this past week. Marlon Small, is applaud- job and financial situa- ing the National Council tions, stress management on Substance Abuse is critical.” (NCSA), for what he called He contends that the a “timely intervention” by issue of substance abuse the organisation that re- cannot be overlooked and cently conducted training that reaching out to an for its recruits. agency that can provide He was speaking follow- help and give the recruits ing a two-day Substance direction is an asset,“since Abuse and Stress manage- it will allow them to recog- ment training conducted nise people who might be by the NCSA to 23 re- addicted or on the verge of cruits, who were undergo- becoming addicted, and as ing their six months train- such work as a preventa- ing as they seek to become tive measure”. fire-fighters of the The recruits, 20 males Barbados Fire Service. and three females were The Stress also happy and apprecia- Management training was tive of the work of the facilitated by NCSA NCSA. Counsellor Mrs. Natalia Among the topics dis- Corbin Ifill and Drug cussed in the two hours al- Education Officer for lotted per day were:Types Primary Schools Mrs. of Drugs, The Drug Wendy Greendige con- Situation in Barbados, ducted the Substance Drugs and Their Abuse topic. Immediate Health Risks, Mr. Small says, “In Prescription & Over-The- today’s dynamic work en- Counter Drugs, How to vironment, especially in Recognise you are terms of firefighting and Stressed, How to Cope, the different types of and The effects on your emergencies the depart- body. 6 • Wednesday September 9, 2020 The Barbados Advocate Atherley not surprised by reshuffle THE recent Cabinet ship needed to be further Minister of Environment I can because he had the I did not necessarily ex- now made some other ini- reshuffle in the dealt with.” and National most recent experiences. pect that he would have tiatives and moves which Mottley-led adminis- He said, “George Payne Beautification, Bishop But there are elements in been dismissed. I thought will cost you some money.” tration came as no sur- out of St. Andrew ex- Atherley said,“I think the Barbadian society that he would have been frus- “The Cabinet reshuffle, prise to Opposition pressed shock that he was movement of Mr. Prescod would have taken strong trated and that he would if you go beyond the dis- Leader Bishop Joseph dismissed from the has much to do with the objection to the line that have left on his own voli- missals and you see some Atherley. In fact he be- Cabinet. I have to tell you passion and the philoso- Mr. Prescod was speaking tion.” realignments or reposi- lieves that it in part re- that I was shocked that phy,one might say the ide- on certain matters. We As it relates to Edmund tioning, I think some peo- flected “an attempt on Mr. Payne was shocked. ology that Mr. Prescod know that Mr. Prescod Hinkson who was stripped ple have been assessed by the part of the leader- Because I anticipated that brings to his public posi- speaks with intense pas- of his Home Affairs portfo- the Prime Minister as ship to settle some old would come at sometime tions and some of his ac- sion with respect to work- lio,Atherley said it was ex- having performed poorly.I scores”. and I will speak no further tions in recent months.” ing class issues in pected, adding that more think that some people are According to Bishop to that,” he stated. “I do not think that the Barbados and the poverty could have been done to being brought under more Atherley, “There are some On the removal of Cabinet and especially the class related issues in reduce the size of Cabinet. watchful eyes by the ad- old aspects of some rela- Member of Parliament for leader of the Cabinet could Barbados...” “You want to reduce the justments with reference tionships which perhaps St. Michael East Trevor have rested comfortably “I don’t think that the Cabinet because there is to their particular portfo- in the mind of the leader- Prescod, who was the with Mr. Prescod taking Cabinet of Barbados, the pressure on you to do so. lio. I think some people are the public decisions that leadership of the Cabinet In a sense you have being given additional ex- he was. So you had to get of Barbados could go on trimmed just a minute posure to prepare them for him out of Cabinet.” being comfortable. I antic- quantum from the ex- the electoral battle which “There are some out ipated that there would pense associated with the is to come and which may there in Barbadian soci- have been a severance large Cabinet but you come sooner than we an- ety and he could speak to with Mr. Prescod and the haven’t done much signif- ticipate according to the those, perhaps better than Cabinet. I have to tell you icantly because you have schedule,” he said. (JH) Opposition: Address crime now THE crime situation in control. heard the current admin- the confessions of accused Barbados needs to be ad- “Unless we can get a istration speak with ref- persons or even overly re- dressed, stated Bishop handle on this matter of erence to that.We are cre- liant on witness evidence, Joseph Atherley, as he of- crime and the whole busi- ating unintentionally we need to further estab- fered a number of solu- ness of law and order, we people who are criminally lish our forensics capac- tions that could help the are going to destroy all bent because of the cur- ity.” country in the areas of that we have been able to rent system. We are He called for enhanced law and order. build up until now and we adding to the disadvan- remuneration for police, He was the guest of can’t conceive of a viable tages that they face in and made the point that popular radio programme future unless we get to life.” that the source of illegal Down to Brass Tacks re- deal with this.” The head of the People’s guns must also be found. cently where he agreed He continued, “We need Party for Development “A guy from Alkins that the crime situation juvenile justice reform in and Democracy also might be shot by a guy must be brought under Barbados. I think I have made a call for the estab- out of Brittons Hill. We lishment of a Security will bury the guy from Services College in Alkins and we will charge Barbados. “We take secu- the guy out of Brittons rity lightly. We make a Hill and we bring him to mockery of security. The trial at some time and people who serve in the send him to prison. But security architecture in nobody asks where that Barbados need a better gun came from and how it deal. They need to be bet- got into his hands. We ter profiled, better appre- need to deal with the im- ciated, better disciplined, portation of guns,” he re- better skilled, better re- iterated. sourced.” He also identified the He explained that such need for a “proper” insti- an institution would cater tution for first and mild to private security,police, offenders. “We are unin- soldiers, prison service of- tentionally perhaps crim- ficers, probation officers inalising some of our peo- and also people interested ple. We need better post- in private investigations. penal reintegration “The whole range of per- schemes allowing for sons who are involved in State employment or pri- security activity from day vate sector employment to day. The world is of these people and these changing. Barbados has private sector entities can to change to accommo- gain government credit. date that. A college would “I am not trying to re- lend greater prestige, pro- ward the criminal ele- vide for a better atmos- ment, I am trying to save phere of discipline, fo- the country further costs, cused training and re- because if you don’t ad- training. And you could dress these people’s lot have people who are bet- when they come out of ter qualified.” prison they are going to Additionally he said end up back there. If they there is a need for en- come out and there is hanced forensic capacity nothing to come out to, in Barbados. “We need to they are going to end up move away from a system back there costing us that is overly reliant on more.” The Barbados Advocate Wednesday September 9, 2020 • 7 To protect the lives of people, we will do everything: Xi TO PROTECT the lives elderly people in their of people, we will do 100s, from foreign everything, Chinese students in China to President Xi Jinping foreigners in China, every said during an life deserves to be hour-long speech at protected, every human the ceremony life, value, and dignity commending the role should be cared for. models who have Xi also said that China fought bravely against is the first major economy the COVID-19 to resume growth after epidemic over the past the heavy blow of COVID- eight months, noting 19, and is leading the that the fight has fully world in virus prevention shown the Chinese and economic recovery, spirit, strength and which shows China’s sense of responsibility. great capacity for At the ceremony,Xi restoration and conferred the Medal of the exuberant vitality. Republic, the highest In the face of the national honor, on sudden and severe renowned respiratory COVID-19 epidemic, the disease expert Zhong Central Committee of the Nanshan. Xi also Communist Party of Egyptian Minister of Education and Technical Education Tarek Shawki (right, front) and Chinese awarded national China (CPC) took charge Ambassador to Egypt Liao Liqiang (left front, Front) attend a signing ceremony in Cairo, Egypt, on honorary titles to three of the overall situation, Sept. 7, 2020. Egypt and China signed on Monday a cooperation protocol to teach the Chinese other experts for their took decisive measures, language in pre-university schools in Egypt as a second optional foreign language. contribution to fighting and responded to the COVID-19. uncommon event with To conclude the uncommon actions, said ceremony, Xi spoke for Xi. over an hour, during The fight against the China, Egypt sign protocol to teach which he hailed China’s pandemic has once again hard-won victory over proven that the extremely COVID-19 and recounted strong leadership of the Chinese language in Egyptian schools touching stories of CPC is the most reliable EGYPT and China by all means to achieve Industry Vocational and exchanged numerous people who backbone of the Chinese signed on Monday a the desired goals,” Technical College, Tianjin experiences in resuming made great contributions people when storms cooperation protocol to Shawki said. Transportation Voca- classes. China has also to this battle, and also strike, according to Xi. teach the Chinese The minister said the tional College, and donated 300,000 masks how China has helped Globally, COVID-19 language in pre- Chinese side helps the Egypt’s Ain Shams and other anti-virus other ravaged countries cases across the world university schools in ministry in many areas University signed a materials to the Egyptian fight the virus. have gone up to more Egypt as a second such as establishing solar memorandum of Ministry of Education Xi said that China took than 26 million, with the optional foreign power plants in schools, understanding (MoU) for and Al-Azhar University,” about a month to initially most cases coming from language. establishing workshops the Egypt Luban the ambassador said curb the spread of the the US, followed by India, The protocol was for technical education, Workshop in Cairo. during his speech. epidemic, took about two according to Johns signed by the Egyptian installing electronic Luban workshop is the The ambassador noted months to bring the Hopkins University. Minister of Education screens in secondary first project of that the integration of number of daily new Xi said that no country and Technical Education, schools nationwide, and international cooperation Chinese teaching into the domestic cases to single can be safe alone in this Tarek Shawki, and the establishing smart on vocational training Egyptian national digits, and about three huge crisis; any selfish Chinese Ambassador to classrooms. supported by China’s education system reflects months to beat COVID- moves, any buck-passing, Cairo, Liao Liqiang. According to the Tianjin Municipality, the vision of the Egyptian 19 in Wuhan and Hubei. any deeds that confuse “Egypt is keen to Chinese Embassy in which aims at improving government. China then fought several right and wrong will not benefit from the unique Cairo, there are two academic education of top “Similarly, China will battles to annihilate only bring damage to its Chinese experience in Confucius Institutes in technical talents and further open up clustered infections in own people, but also economic development as Egypt, one in Cairo serving the local economy education to the outside cities, eventually spread harm to other well as other fields,” University, the other in and society via vocational world to facilitate people- achieving a major parts of the world. Shawki said during the Suez Canal University,in training. to-people exchanges strategic result in the Yesterday’s com- signing ceremony. addition to three In 2019, China between the two national fight against the mending of role models He added that independent Confucius provided more than 300 countries, and pave the epidemic. and heroes who fought in Egyptian-Chinese ties classrooms in Egypt. scholarships for way for building a China- Through practical China’s phased victory are deeply rooted as A total of 16 Egyptians to finish Egypt community with a actions, China has helped against the deadly Egypt was the first Arab universities in Egypt master and PhD degrees, shared future,” he added. save the lives of coronavirus reflects the and African country to have either established according to the Chinese “We are willing to work thousands of people country’s perseverance establish diplomatic Chinese language Embassy in Cairo. with Egypt to implement around the world and and will to win, even relations with China in departments or teach the Meanwhile, Liao said the agreement step by demonstrated China’s when faced with a 1956. “Today’s Chinese language within the outbreak of the step and strengthen sincere desire to promote complicated situation at agreement represents an their curriculums. COVID-19 pandemic has cooperation in improving the building of a home and a crackdown by illuminating image of the The Chinese not stopped cooperation the proficiency of community with shared hegemonic powers distinguished and government also built between the two teachers, enriching future for mankind amid abroad, analysts said. fruitful relations between two schools under an countries in the field of Chinese teaching the epidemic, he said. Xi said that we should the two friendly educational aid program education. materials, optimizing “To protect the lives of be well prepared in the countries, which we for Egypt. “We have given each teaching methods, and people, we will do long term for a changing always strive to In March last year, other’s international compiling syllabus,” the everything!” President Xi environment from the strengthen and support China’s Tianjin Light students meticulous care ambassador said. said. From newborns to outside world.

8 • Wednesday September 9, 2020 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 Education focus By Dorian Bryan rest of the gods were em- that over 50 percent is still course, but that requires powered and strengthened considered a passing investment at the primary IT seems that we only talk by hope. Hades was angry grade, but let us go further. school level Keep spotlight about education at certain at not being able to get The focus has been on What if Government times of the year. what he believed that he replacing the Common makes smart invest- One is Common had a right to but had been Entrance Exam. Hands ments? If you have identi- Entrance Day. We do the denied for years. up to how many of us actu- fied that sometimes, some on vectors usual run-up to the exam- It involved a plan, even ally did the examination at the primary level are ination, then we sweat if the odds appear chal- and were successful.We all not ready at the point of over the results and then lenging and incrementally had to face the examina- the examination, then look amidst the hand wringing about wrestle the issue to the tion and the years of at the process through the potential pressures of ground, sadly, myths are preparation geared to- which they get to that the examination and why much better than the cur- wards preparing yourself point Is the environment should we persist with this rent reality in these times. for the examination which which they learn con- pandemic big bad examination. So in that light, what is determined which school, ducive? Then we argue about the plan for Education in you were best for. Yes, it What about the differ- BARBADIANS need to stay on the alert and be- the start of the school term this country. As usual, we was a nerve racking expe- ence between urban and ware the continuing threat of the aedes egypti and the schools that are have heard a lot of hot and rience but what is life rural schools? Population mosquito, even as this country staves off the dev- not ready as yet. By the sweaty talk about the dire without a challenge? density means that urban astating effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. way,we still await word on state of education on this All new levels of educa- schools will face larger Earlier in the year we would have experienced what happened in island. We have heard tional experience involve class sizes, so why not look a stretch of dry,almost drought-like conditions on Summer 2019, that caused that it remains Mission standardized testing. The to address the problem at the island, which would have made it quite easy over 20 schools to open Critical that we as a coun- knock against the exami- the root and not at the end to forget the near-panic of years gone by when late, but like most things try reform education to nation is that it does not of the process, which is the scores of Barbadians were infected with the in this country, that ques- make sure that it matches represent the best way to Common Entrance exam- chikungunya virus, dengue fever and zika virus. tion remains unanswered. the realities of the 21st assess the performance of ination. Back then the devastating symptoms and long- Maybe we like stories century. students. So how best Look at school plants lasting effect of these ailmments was enough to and myths more than ac- Did anyone actually would those who hold this Can these primary school make even the strongest person flinch and take tual reality. So let us start question the Minister view recommend doing plants handle moves to heed of precautions. with a myth. Have you about the ethos behind this assessment? regularize class sizes to Skip ahead a few months and those who had for- ever watched the most re- this approach towards the When students head allow for more focused gotten to keep up with their preventative routines cent 'Clash of the Titans' dim view of the current re- into secondary schools, teaching? Can the are now being given a firm reminder with the re- movie? Quick review - ality within the educa- they face standardized Ministry plan for this, al- emergence of mosquitoes which have flourished story follows Perseus, a tional system? Are media testing. From first term, lowing teachers to be able with the recent rains and the continuing bad prac- demi-god, son of King of professionals actually curi- assessments are done and to identify students who tice of littering. Olympus, the Mighty ous as to what change will then in third term, the might have challenges and As we are now in the month of September – and Zeus, but raised by adop- entail and what informed major testing takes place then find ways to allocate definitely the rainy season as well – there have tive parents. In this rein- this view? to determine if students attention to bring them to been increased sightings of mosquitoes as more carnation, Perseus and his No system is perfect. Not can move upwards to sec- an accepted level? mosquito breeding grounds are being created in family are fisherfolk, in a everyone can fully take ad- ond form. There are a lot So the investment has to dirty environments. As a result, Barbadians are boat sailing around Argos, vantage of the promise of more subjects to be as- come from the State or being encouraged to keep their homes and imme- when soldiers knocked the academic structure sessed, so what makes a maybe private companies diate surroundings tidy. down a statue of tribute to within the educational May exam so difficult to can invest in the upkeep of Health officials have always highlighted the role Zeus. I read the actual system. Not all of the chil- accept, but examinations, schools or donate to pro- of homeowners in safeguarding their health, ap- written myths, and not dren can grasp the cur- a few months later,so easy grams which can support pealing to all households to inspect their premises just watched it on the riculum involved and the to love and deem accept- systems to uplift teaching on a weekly basis to make sure that there are no screen. transition from one level able. in schools. places where water can settle and to eliminate all Then the monstrous god to the other is hard. If we are assessing the We keep hearing about potential mosquito breeding places. Members of Hades (Perseus' uncle) That means that we potential strengths and the challenges, but not so- the public are further advised to spray inside their rose up from the depths of have to find holistic ways weaknesses of the lutions Disbanding the homes with insect repellent or use one on their the ocean to attack the of- to capture those who fall Common Entrance exam- simplest means to access skin, and wear light-coloured, long pants and long fenders and then ended up short of the minimum ination, then let us look at students is easy to use as sleeved shirts when outdoors. These, according to destroying the aforemen- standards. Education re- the pros, since all we usu- a rallying cry, but is it sus- them, are some of the more effective solutions tioned family's boat but form cannot centre around ally hear are the nega- tainable? What about stu- which individuals can take to prevent the spread Perseus survived. Then throwing away all of the tives. It represents the dents in Classes 1, 2 and 3, of these mosquito-borne viruses. Hades convinced Zeus that educational levels which fairest way to assess the already on course for the Based on the huge increase in the cases of the humans were in re- have worked for thou- aptitude of a large variety exam? dengue fever a couple years ago, it was evident that volt...fast forward, Hades sands over the years.You of students, based on the We need an honest talk, Barbadians were becoming too laid back with re- was empowered by human improve upon systems accepted curriculum. not foregone politically gard to vector control. It is hoped therefore that fear while Zeus and the that work Lest we forget Could it be improved? Of minded approaches. this warning does not fall on deaf ears. Overall though, Barbadians need do away with the lackadaisical attitude whereby they refuse to take responsibilty unless forced to.This lazy men- tality has led to the misguided belief that it is Hong Kong police criticised over Government’s duty to fog neighbourhoods and clean up environs which could be potential breed- ing grounds, whether they are capable of doing so rough arrest of 12-year-old girl or not. Common sense has to come into play.While HONG KONG police tack- the ground as she tried to with her brother.” dog chasing after people the Ministry of Health has been given a mandate led a 12-year old girl to the dash away. She was later The video has sparked who run.” to keep our environs clean, every person must still ground and arrested her charged for allegedly vio- outrage online, gathering In a statement on do what they can as well, for it impacts us all, so on Sunday amid a protests lating coronavirus social over a million views on Facebook, the police said everyone must be willing to step up and, at the against delayed parlia- distancing rules, police Twitter. On the local the girl was running in a very least, keep their own property and communi- mentary elections. said. Reddit-like forum LIHKG, “suspicious manner” that ties clean. A video widely shared But her mother told one commenter criticised required officers to chase We can ill afford to add to the list of health con- online shows riot police local media: “She was just the police for being “loud and subdue her with the cerns this country has to manage and the ongoing pushing the youngster to trying to buy art supplies and impolite” as if a “mad use of “minimum force”. battle against the spread of COVID-19 is undoubt- edly engaging the health ministry’s resources and Telephone: 467-2000 News Fax: 434-1000 News Editor: Dorian Bryan Executive Editor: Allison Downes E-mail Address: [email protected] Business Editor: Jewel Brathwaite General Manager: Sandra Clarke attention.This year,it is hoped that reported cases Sports Editor: Corey Greaves Assistant Managing Director: Sean Eteen of mosquito-borne viruses are vastly reduced and Website: www.barbadosadvocate.com Publisher: Sir Anthony Bryan good examples set for future generations. @The Barbados Advocate @barbadosadvocate The Barbados Advocate Wednesday September 9, 2020 • 9 LETTERS TO THE EDITOR ADVOCATE PUBLISHERS (2000) INC, FONTABELLE • F:AX 434-1000 • E-MAIL: [email protected] Same opportunity for guests and locals THERE is a video that is cur- chairs and umbrellas available Barbados, and that Act stipu- chairs and umbrellas for use of Barbados. rently attracting a lot of atten- for rental, he could not rent a lates that no hotel is permitted on the beach appurtenant or And it is worse yet if it can be tion on social media in beach chair and umbrella be- to deny the use of their facili- connected to the hotel for a proven that the hotel propri- Barbados, and it features a cause he was not a “guest” of ties – inclusive of the “provi- fee, it cannot simply decide etor, agent or employee was black Barbadian male com- the hotel. sion of food, drink, sleeping ac- that there are some persons carrying out a discriminatory plaining bitterly about the Well, I would like to inform commodation and services” – that it is not going to rent act based on considerations of agents of a hotel refusing to all Barbadians that any such to any person who appears such a beach chair and um- race, place of origin, colour or rent him a beach chair and um- blatant refusal by a hotel of its willing and able to pay the brella to! creed! If this is proven to be the brella for use on the beach ap- services is against the law of “common tariff” or standard fee Indeed, any hotel proprietor, case, then a possible sentence purtenant and connected to the Barbados. for said facilities, and who is agent or employee who acts in of imprisonment is added to hotel. According to this gentle- You see, way back in 1975, “in a fit state to be received as such a manner would be guilty the standard punishment of a man, he was informed that, the Parliament of Barbados en- a guest of the hotel”. of a criminal offense, and would fine. even though the hotel was of- acted the Hotel Proprietors So, if a hotel is providing the also be liable to be sued for fering and indeed had, beach Act, Chapter 309 of the Laws of service of rental of beach damages in the Supreme Court DAVID COMISSIONG Throne speech explained Reforming the system: WHEN my eyes caught the now reproduce a few key points headline “Demystifying Throne that answer the questions, Speeches” in a section of the what, why, where, who and Press, there was a feeling as if when. a sudden rush of adrenaline What is the Throne Speech? – Reynolds and education had overtaken me. A “to-do’ list outlining govern- I settled down and continued ment’s business and related leg- FIXING the Common any civilization. Their role is leaders must and should yield reading to find out more about islation, also putting in context Entrance Exam needs maxi- no different than that of the to the prepossession of the throne speeches, but lo and be- the government’s perspectives mum attention. Still Barbados axle of a wagon. It doesn’t mat- mind, hasten slowly in small hold, the only demystifying as- and impending challenges for must remain proud of its edu- ter if the coach is made of gold, steps. And allow and let people pect I recognized was a picture the ensuing parliamentary ses- cation system, stop the dilly- metal or wood. If the lowly axle slowly adopt and adapt to of Her Excellency Dame Sandra sion. dallying and shillyshallying – is broken, the laden or empty whatever offended them. Mason immediately above a Why is the Throne Speech? – and accept change as a natural chariot, cannot move. Lets now follow a lit educa- sentence explaining that the Because no business can be con- response to progress. Barbados’ education carriage tion carriage across Barbados – Governor General will deliver ducted until the Speech is read However, there are some key is a bittersweet construction. a small open–ended society.As the Throne Speech at the cere- and laid before Parliament. It is questions that must be first an- It helped many to escape the knowledge and information monial opening of Parliament a blue-print of government swered. Shouldn’t beneficiar- planation. It took others across flows over the hills and ter- on Tuesday, September 15. business to be conducted. ies of the system share their the globe where their foot- races, the society cultural, eco- Convinced that “ceremonial Where is the Throne Speech knowledge and wealth? Why do prints continue to leave marks nomic, political, social and spir- openings of Parliament and in read? – It is read in the Senate some resist the addition of of excellence. At the same time, itual platforms are reforming particular,Throne Speeches, are Chambers. rungs to the success ladder the tractor-trailer that took and reshaping. As an honest confusing to some people”, the Who reads the Throne while others prefer to break up canes to the factory remains an broker of change and a third author went on to say “It would Speech? – It is read by the the said stepladder? When will armament of division. A party agent, education forgives not surprise me if during the Queen’s representative the policy makers celebrate the po- weapon that if not dulled and blame and shame, for it has no speech, puzzled listeners in the Governor General. tential of all and not a cher- blunted, will constrain rather appetite for or interest in bi- safety of their homes, mutter in Who is in attendance? – The ished few? When will the silent than promote growth. furcation. On the pavements hushed tones: “But isn’t it Mia’s attendees comprise members of majority arise cheer on an elite Sir Joshua Reynolds is an and lawns it paints self-por- Government?”. the Senate, the Lower House, class of academicians, master Eighteen-century English traits of lifestyle and stan- After three readings, I disap- members of the diplomatic skilled craftsmen, thinkers, in- painter of portraits. He was the dards. When Barbadians see oil pointedly but doubtingly came corps, other dignitaries and spe- ventors, and performers? How founder and first president of paintings of who they are, what to the realization that it is quite cially invited guests. long will it be before young peo- the Royal Academy of Arts. they can do, and have done possible some Barbadians how- When is the Throne Speech ple rise and demand a larger Reynolds, a reformist, became they reclaim yesteryears work ever small in numbers can be read? – It is read at the begin- bite of the native Bajan and known for his strategic policies, habits and education paints puzzled by a Governor General ning of every opening African tongue? And, isn’t time which have been retained, ever new self-portraits. reading the word “my” before Parliamentary session after a that voters vote for servant since. Barbados can you imagine Government – as the author previous prorogation or disso- leaders, instead of the tired Reynolds, the son of a school that vision of acuity? A purpose has suggested. lution of Parliament. planation mindset? teacher theorized:“ driven pathway that is not However, to satisfy my thirst Hopefully, the information Truth told, education uplifts Reformation is a work of time. even faintly haphazard. No for a better understanding of above contains a measure of de- the compromised, the vulnera- Any national taste, however throwing out the baby with the Throne Speeches, I undertook mystifying value that is benefi- ble and the disenfranchised in wrong it may be, it cannot be proverbial bath water. a review of an article posted on cial to those who have read it. the society. This often-over- totally changed at once.” a website of the Canadian looked class is the hinges of Reynolds further argued that WALTER EDEY Broadcasting Corporation and MICHAEL RAY

LET GOD QUOTES FOR TODAY WORDS OF SPEAK TO US WISDOM Oscar Wilde Clare Booth Luce “Now many signs and wonders (1854 - 1900) (1903 - 1987) were done among the people Irish dramatist, US diplomat, dramatist, Doubt is not a pleasant by the hands of the apostles. novelist, & poet journalist, & politician condition, And they were all together in “It is absurd to divide people into but certainty is absurd. Solomon’s Portico. None of “Censorship, like charity, good and bad. People are either should begin at home; but, the rest dared join them, but charming or tedious.” the people held them in high unlike charity, it should end honour.” there.” – Acts 5, vs 12-13

10 • Wednesday September 9, 2020 The Barbados Advocate Central Bank of Barbados announces two new board members THE Central Bank of ics at both the undergrad- Barbados has an- uate and graduate levels nounced the appoint- at the University of the ment of two new Board West Indies, Cave Hill members. Campus. Vere Brathwaite, an ac- His research in interna- complished attorney at tional finance, tourism law, and Dr. Simon and macroeconomic policy Naitrim, President of the has been published in in- Barbados Economic ternational journals. Society, joined the Board Brathwaite has a effective July 1, 2020 for wealth of knowledge, ex- two and one-year terms, pertise and experience in Dr. Simon Naitrim Vere Brathwaite respectively. corporate, commercial "It's an honour to wel- and international busi- Barbados’ non-bank fi- Management Studies, Nlandu Mamingi whose Finance and Economic come Brathwaite and Dr. ness law,corporate gover- nancial sector. University of the West term expired. Affairs and former central Naitrim, who add diver- nance, and regulation Governor Haynes also Indies, Cave Hill Campus, The other Board mem- banker,Trevor Campbell. sity to our Board," gained in over 30 years' of welcomed back Professor who was reappointed for bers are accountant The Governor remains Governor Cleviston establishing and advising Justin Robinson, Head of another two years. Joseph Ward, Ian the Chairman of the Haynes commented. about all types of business the Department of He thanked Professor Carrington, Director of Board. "Their collective experi- transactions and struc- ence will benefit the tures, ranging from Board at this juncture,” he Offshore Banks and elaborated. International Business Dr. Naitrim, who earned Companies to Public Tesla shares plunge as it fails his Ph.D. in Economics Offerings and charitable from the University of organizations. Glasgow, UK, lectures in Brathwaite has also been microeconomics and involved in the oversight to make it into S&P 500 index mathematics for econom- and regulation of TESLA INC tumbled as benchmark stock index. have a more consistent Teradyne and Catalent's much as 20% on Tuesday In a surprise announce- profitability track record. combined stock market after its surprise exclu- ment, the S&P Dow Jones Etsy, for instance, has value of about $40 billion. BANK RATES sion from the S&P 500 Indices decided to add on- posted 13 straight quar- Tesla's recent stock Commercial bank rates to the public at the close of index added to the line craft seller Etsy Inc, ters of profits, compared rally has been driven by business yesterday by the Central Bank of Barbados. broader sell-off in tech- semiconductor equip- with Tesla's four consecu- its blockbuster quarterly nology stocks, which have ment maker Teradyne Inc tive quarters of profit. results, as well as on bets Valid for September 9, 2020 dominated Wall Street's and pharmaceutical tech- "On the one hand, the it would be added to the Notes: recovery from the coron- nology company Catalent slide in the share price is S&P 500, which would Currency Buying Selling avirus-driven crash ear- Inc to the S&P 500 in- due to its non-inclusion in trigger massive demand Belizean Dollar 1.00000 1.00000 lier this year. stead. the S&P 500, but on the for its shares from index Canadian Dollar 1.49398 1.53817 Wall Street analysts S&P Dow Jones Indices other hand the slide is funds that track the East Caribbean $ 0.73704 0.74445 and investors widely ex- senior index analyst also a normalisation of benchmark. Euro 2.30830 2.40550 pected Tesla to join the Howard Silverblatt on the company's valuation," Fellow electric au- Pound Sterling 2.54609 2.65331 S&P 500 after the com- Friday declined to say Frank Schwope, an ana- tomaker Nikola Corp United States Dollar 1.98000 2.02857 pany posted its fourth why Tesla was not added lyst at NORD/LB, said. jumped 35% on Tuesday Demand/Sight: consecutive profitable to the S&P 500. With a market capital- after General Motors Co Currency Buying Selling quarter in July,clearing a The three companies ization of about $390 bil- said it was acquiring an Belizean Dollar 0.99688 1.00313 Canadian Dollar 1.50249 1.53682 major hurdle for its po- included by S&P are lion, Tesla is nearly 10 11% stake in the com- East Caribbean Dollar 0.73843 0.74306 tential inclusion in the much smaller in size, but times larger than Etsy, pany. Euro 2.34217 2.39057 Guyana Dollar 0.00944 0.00950 Pound Sterling 2.58345 2.63684 United States Dollar 1.99000 2.02768 Telegraphic Transfer Majority of business owners support Currency Buying Selling Belizean Dollar 0.99688 1.00313 Trump over Biden: UBS Canadian Dollar 1.50533 1.53682 THE presidential election The survey showed Of those concerns, concerned about civil un- East Caribbean Dollar 0.73843 0.74306 Euro 2.34658 2.39057 is the top concern of US Washington is top of mind health care is the only rest. More taxes, mishan- Guyana Dollar 0.00944 0.00950 business owners – and for business owners – 64% issue on which business dling of the coronavirus Pound Sterling 2.58831 2.63684 most of them want said the presidential elec- owners prefer Biden over pandemic, more regula- United States Dollar 1.99375 2.02768 President Trump to win tion was their biggest con- Trump. Business owners tion and trade uncer- another term in the White cern, followed by politics, prefer Trump on the econ- tainty round out business INDICATIVE RATES FOR SOME REGIONAL House, according to a new the national debt, omy, job growth and owners’ top five concerns CURRENCIES AS ADVISED BY THE survey from UBS. COVID-19 and health taxes. The group was split after the election. RESPECTIVE CENTRAL BANKS More than half – 53% – care costs. The biggest 50-50 over who would UBS surveyed 448 busi- N.B.: These rates are not meant to be used for trading. of business owners sur- election issue for business best manage the pan- ness owners with at least BDS$ veyed said they support owners is the economy, demic. $1 million in annual rev- Guyana Dollar 0.00947 Jamaica Dollar 0.01375 Trump, while 47% said followed by COVID-19 Looking beyond the enue and at least one T&T Dollar 0.30125 they support former Vice management, job growth, November 3 election, other employee, from President Joe Biden. health care and taxes. business owners are most August 26-31.

The Barbados Advocate Wednesday September 9, 2020 • 11 J’ca PM pledges to delegate more power to ministers Promises 150,000 jobs JAMAICA – Prime Minister portfolios of defence and Andrew Holness used his economic growth and job post-inauguration speech on creation, Holness had assumed Monday to signal a shift in responsibility for energy,science, how he would manage his technology,education, youth, and emerging Cabinet, information. suggesting he would devolve “Part of my job will be to do a more power and authority to constant assessment and his ministers while evaluation of the team. I will demanding accountability. have to play more the role now of Holness, who was being sworn coach rather than player to make in at King’s House for the third sure that any strategic gaps, any time in nine years, also tactical shortcomings, that those emphasised that he would not are immediately corrected and tolerate missteps and the that when we are taking the long Prime Minister Andrew Holness displays the Instrument of Appointment to the Office of flouting of good governance on view, we are actually looking in Prime Minister after being sworn in on Monday. Governor General Sir Patrick Allen looks on. the premise of circumventing the right direction,” Holness said bureaucracy. after four key ministers of understand that the 33-seat where we can, without strategic He appointed Dr Horace government were sworn in at majority won by his Jamaica deployment of our resources, Chang as deputy prime minister King’s House on Monday. Labour Party in last Thursday’s achieve the goals and objectives Holness – the first time since the Golding The appointments of Senator general election was not a that we want,” Holness said on administration that anyone had Kamina Johnson Smith (foreign mandate for arrogance. Monday. been elevated to the position. affairs and foreign trade), Dr “No princes or princesses were Johnson Smith told journalists announces Holness had been criticised in Nigel Clarke (finance and the elected,” Holness charged during that the task of highest priority his last term in office for not public service), Dr Christopher his inaugural speech as he was to convene a meeting of the new COVID demonstrating that he Tufton (health) and Chang officially commenced his new External Support Coordination sufficiently trusted his ministers, (national security) represent the administration. Committee – an inter-ministerial keeping a watchful eye on core of Holness’ inner circle that Holness told a gathering of less mechanism. curfew, veterans and micromanaging are expected to lead the country’s than 50 people at King’s House “We need to sit back at the those he had stacked into the recovery out of the clutches of that the priority will be table, assess where we are, another superministry that had the coronavirus pandemic,which managing the disease outbreak assess what the new needs are in oversight of economic growth has drained the Budget and while keeping the economy afloat this new phase to see how best and job creation while caused the economy to sputter. with the coronavirus now in the that [COVID-19 recovery] can be death and maintaining de facto Earlier, the prime minister community transmission phase. supported,” Johnson Smith told responsibility for the portfolio. warned that every member of “The task ahead of us has to be journalists after the ceremony. 80 new cases In addition to holding the the Government must carefully managed. It is not one Similar sentiments were JAMAICA – Prime Minister expressed by the finance Andrew Holness has announced minister. new measures aimed at further Holness announced plans by containing the spread of the his administration to create coronavirus. 150,000 jobs and to pump $14 The measures coincide with billion in support of business, another death Monday that tourism interests, and farmers pushed the tally to 34. over the next three years. The deceased is an 83-year old The prime minister announced woman from Manchester. that the funding provisions will Meanwhile, there have been include $10 billion in loan 80 new cases, bringing the overall guarantees to support micro, case count to 3,183 with 2,096 small and medium-sized them active. enterprises (MSMEs), $3 billion Sixteen 16 additional persons in agri-care support for farmers have also recovered. and fisherfolk, $1.2 billion in At the same time, Holness said grants to small and medium- the Government would not rule sized tourism operators, to be out a lockdown of the country if deployed through the EXIM the COVID numbers rise above Bank, and $500 million in grants expectations. for micro and small community- New COVID measures: based businesses. • Curfew hours now 8 p.m to 5 “We will build and strengthen a.m, daily the institutions that safeguard • Public gatherings should be the sustainability of government no more than 15 persons (down Prime Minister Andrew Holness (centre) in discussion with (from left) Chairman of the finances, low and stable inflation, from 20) Electoral Commission of Jamaica Earl Jarrett, National Security Minister and Deputy Prime foreign exchange reserve •People 70 and over should Minister Dr Horace Chang, Finance Minister Dr Nigel Clarke, and Foreign Affairs and Foreign adequacy, and financial sector stay home (down from 75) Trade Minister Senator Kamina Johnson Smith following Monday’s ceremony at King’s House stability,” the prime minister • Taxis should now carry one in St Andrew where four ministers took the Oath of Office. said. fewer person than licensed to.

Bolivian court denies former leader Morales’ bid to be Senate candidate LA PAZ – A Bolivian court on re-run of a voided vote late last requirements, Judge disputed election sparked The court’s decision upholds Monday rejected a legal appeal year. Alfredo Jaimes told local widespread protests. General a previous block on Morales’ by former president Evo Morales cannot be a Senate media. elections are scheduled for Oct. candidacy by Bolivia’s Morales, deeming him candidate for his Movement for The former president, now 18 after being delayed electoral tribunal in ineligible to run for a Senate Socialism (MAS) party because living in exile in Argentina, due to the coronavirus February and cannot be position in an October election he does not meet the residency stepped down last year after a pandemic. appealed. 12 • Wednesday September 9, 2020 The Barbados Advocate

Police defend use teargas, pellets Suriname records more to break up protests in Guyana COVID deaths as cases POLICE in Guyana have rights of other citizens and is provocation and incitement defended the use of tear gas putting the protection of life by the police and will, in all climb in the Caribbean and pellets to disperse and the safeguard of property likelihood, result in a response PARAMARIBO, Suriname – However, the new cases were people protesting the brutal at risk, the GPF will which the fraudulent and One day after Suriname part of the backlog of samples murders of two teenagers consequently take the illegitimate PPP government recorded nine coronavirus that were sent to the Trinidad- on Monday night, even as appropriate action against will be held totally and related deaths, another six based Caribbean Public Health the main opposition perpetrators,” the Guyana ultimately responsible for,” people have died from the virus Agency (CARPHA) last week. coalition, A Partnership for Police Force (GPF) said in its the opposition said in a over the past 24 hours, officials The ministry said it is National Unity and the statement. statement. have confirmed. important to note that the total Alliance for Change Police said that five people It said that the people of The officials said the death figures in the dashboard do not (APNU+AFC) called for an have since been detained in Hopetown, No. 3 Village and “all toll is now 91, with 20 being represent results from the immediate ceasefire connection with the murders of the people of Guyana have a recorded in the past seven most recent testing as of and for the police Isaiah and Joel Henry whose right to be outraged by the days. That makes the month of Monday, but over a longer to desist from injuring and mutilated bodies were found dastardly slaughter of Isaiah September the second period of time. maiming innocent Sunday in the backlands of and Joel Henry”. deadliest, following the 45 The country currently has citizens. Cotton Tree, West Coast On Monday both government deaths that were recorded in 535 active COVID-19 cases Police said that they fired tear Berbice. and opposition officials called August. with 488 of those cases in home gas and pellets at protestors to The APNU+AFC confirmed for an end to the protest and Health authorities said that isolation. clear the road at Hopetown, that one of its activists had been allow for the police to 14 people tested positive for the There has been a total of 962 West Coast Berbice saying they injured during the police action investigate the matter. virus, bringing the total to recoveries. had also received reports that and shared photographs of the Media reports said vehicular 4,360, with 725 active cases. In the Bahamas, the several robberies were being injuries. traffic going east and west They said 50 people were Ministry of Health confirmed committed during the protest. “The APNU+AFC calls for an ground to an almost standstill, declared COVID-free in the 39 new cases, bringing the total “Additionally, the Force immediate ceasefire and for the causing commuters to walk for past 24 hours, raising the total number to 2,585. New wishes to state that when police to desist from injuring miles past the hotspot to board of those healed to 3,544. There Providence leads, with 1, 667 of protest action degenerates into and maiming innocent citizens. other vehicles to continue their are 108 people in hospitals and those; followed by Grand unlawful acts, infringing on the To shoot at innocent protestors onward journeys. eight in intensive care units. Bahamas with 584; and Abacco Up to Monday evening, there with 86. were 635 positives in isolation The ministry also confirmed and 93 in quarantine (not that an 81-year-old man of positive). New Providence died as a In Belize, a man in his 70s result of the virus and became the latest casualty of that the death toll now stands the disease, bringing the total at 59. to 16. The authorities there In Trinidad and Tobago, two said that 46 people tested more deaths overnight have positive for the virus over the brought the total to 37, with past 24 hours. There are now 1, the health ministry saying that 307 positive cases with 13 those who died had pre- recovered. medical conditions. The authorities said that one It said that the number of male, in his 30s, is intubated at people who have tested positive hospital. is 2,277 with 1,506 active The coronavirus cases in cases. The authorities said that Guyana continue to climb with the 23 new cases reported were the Public Health Ministry from samples taken revealing that there were 92 between August 28 and The protest at Hopetown, Guyana. new cases and one more death. September 6. Guyana’s natural resources minister welcomes 18th oil discovery GUYANA yesterday reiterated President Ali when the northwest of the Yellowtail the Liza Unity FPSO. that it would enact policies to emergency budget is delivered discovery. A third production vessel for ensure that citizens benefit on Wednesday. In addition to the Redtail-1 the Payara development, with from the country’s resources as He said the ExxonMobil discovery, ExxonMobil said the production capacity of the US-oil giant, ExxonMobil programme “will play a pivotal drilling at Yellowtail-2 220,000 barrels a day, is on said it had made its 18th role in our long term plans encountered 69 feet (21 meters) hold pending government discovery offshore Guyana at which will bring significant of net pay in newly identified, approval. the Redtail-1 well. value to Guyana’s high-quality oil-bearing On Monday, Vice President It said that the discovery will development.” reservoirs among the original Bharrat Jagdeo told reporters add to the previously ExxonMobil said that the Yellowtail-1 discovery that while he would not divulge announced estimated Stabroek Block exploration intervals. This resource is the plans being put forward in recoverable resource of more programme continues to currently being evaluated for the negotiations, he was than eight billion oil- identify high-quality reservoirs development in conjunction confident that the equivalent barrels on the in close proximity to previous with nearby discoveries. agreement would rebound to Stabroek Block. discoveries, establishing ExxonMobil made the first the benefits of all “I assure you that the efficient opportunities for new commercial discovery in Guyanese. government will do everything projects in Guyana. Guyana in 2015 and started The Stabroek Block is 6.6 possible to ensure benefits “Developing these projects production in December 2019 million acres (26,800 square from this and other sectors remains an integral part of from the Liza Destiny floating kilometers). ExxonMobil enhance the lives of all our ExxonMobil and our co- production and offloading affiliate Esso Exploration and people,” Natural Resources venturers’ long-term growth vessel (FPSO), which can Production Guyana Limited is Minister, Vickram Bharrat, plans and a source of produce up to 120,000 barrels the operator and holds 45 said in welcoming the latest significant value for Guyana,” per day. percent interest in the discovery. said Mike Cousins, senior vice Natural Resources Minister, ExxonMobil said it would Stabroek Block. Hess Guyana He said the new Irfaan Ali president of exploration Vickram Bharrat continue to advance the Liza Exploration Ltd. holds 30 government “remains and new ventures at Phase 2 project, which is percent interest and CNOOC committed to the development ExxonMobil. quality oil-bearing sandstone expected to startup in 2022 and Petroleum Guyana Limited, a of the oil and gas resources” The oil company said the and was drilled in 6,164 feet of produce up to 220,000 barrels wholly-owned subsidiary of and compliments the fiscal Redtail-1 encountered water. The well is located per day.Construction activities CNOOC Limited, holds 25 measures to be announced by approximately 232 feet of high- approximately 1.5 miles are underway in Singapore on percent interest.

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Trump to host Israel-United Arab Emirates deal-signing ceremony WASHINGTON – US while Israel agreed to part in the this historic week on the first flight Trump’s pledge to do so. has curbed its criticism, President Donald Trump continue with plans to ceremony at the White from Israel to the United The White House hope according to a draft will hold a September 15 suspend its annexation of House for the foundation Arab Emirates to is that more such deals resolution ahead of an signing ceremony for a the West Bank. of the peace treaty celebrate the agreement. between Israel and the Arab League meeting in groundbreaking Middle The senior White House between Israel and the Iran has dismissed the Gulf states will emerge, Cairo on Wednesday. East agreement official, speaking on United (Arab) Emirates,” agreement, which also prompting the The draft, seen by normalising relations condition of anonymity, Netanyahu wrote on served to firm up Palestinians to join Reuters, does not include between Israel and the said Israeli Prime Twitter. opposition to Tehran, a negotiations. a call to condemn, or act United Arab Emirates, a Minister Benjamin Trump and other regional power seen by Trump proposed a against, the Emirates senior White House Netanyahu and UAE administration officials the UAE, Israel and the peace plan in January over the US-brokered official said yesterday. Foreign Minister Sheikh have said they expect United States as the that heavily favoured the deal. As part of the deal, Abdullah bin Zayed al- Saudi Arabia and other main threat in the Middle Israelis, but it has not The United Arab announced at the White Nahyan would lead the countries to follow suit in East. advanced in any Emirates is planning House on August 13 two delegations to the recognising Israel. The deal falls short of significant way. to make its first official following what officials ceremony. Trump senior adviser any grand Middle East The Palestinian visit to Israel on said were 18 months of “I am proud to embark Jared Kushner and other peace plan to resolve leadership initially called September 22, a source talks, the Gulf state next week to Washington, top administration decades of conflict the accord “betrayal” and familiar with the agreed to normal at the invitation of officials accompanied an between Israel and the a “stab in the back of the provisional itinerary said relations with Israel, President Trump, to take Israeli delegation last Palestinians despite Palestinian cause,” but on Monday. Pharma firms unveil safety pledge over vaccine A GROUP of nine surprised but clearly the vaccine developers has manufacturers do not announced a “historic want speed above quality”. pledge” to uphold Despite this, China and scientific and ethical Russia have begun standards in the search inoculating some key for a coronavirus workers with domestically vaccine. developed vaccines. All of The firms, including them are still listed by the Pfizer and Merck, said WHO as being in clinical they would only apply for trials. regulatory approval after Meanwhile, the US vaccines went through national regulator, the three phases of clinical Food and Drug study. Administration (FDA), It comes amid global has suggested that debates about the safety coronavirus vaccines may of vaccines made this year. be approved before US President Donald completing a third phase Trump has said he wants of clinical trials. This one available in the US phase can often involve before November’s thousands of participants election. and last several years. No vaccine has yet Last week it also completed clinical trials, emerged that the US according to the World Centers for Disease Health Organisation Control and Prevention (WHO) – leading some had urged states to scientists to fear the The vaccine developers said they wanted to ‘ensure public confidence’. consider waiving certain search for a vaccine is requirements in order to being politicised, and priority”. threats,” the statement clinical trials have so far Thomas Cueni, director- be ready to distribute a public trust could be Other signatories were added. demonstrated a “clear general of the potential vaccine by 1 damaged. industry giants Johnson Nearly 180 vaccine signal” of efficacy at the International Federation November – two days In their pledge, the nine &Johnson, BioNTech, candidates are being level of at least 50 per cent of Pharmaceutical before the 3 November biopharmaceutical firms GlaxoSmithKline, tested around the world, sought by the WHO, Manufacturers. The presidential election. did not mention Trump AstraZeneca, Moderna the WHO says. spokeswoman Margaret industry body represents President Trump has but said they believed and Novavax. The organisation has Harris said last week. the companies that signed hinted that a vaccine their action would “ensure “Together, these nine said it does not expect a “In terms of realistic the pledge. might be available before public confidence” in the companies have vaccine to meet its efficacy timelines, we are really “I think it’s fairly the election. However, his development of any collectively developed and safety guidelines in not expecting to see unlikely that we will have Democratic rival Joe inoculation. more than 70 novel order to be approved this widespread vaccination a vaccine approved or in Biden has expressed They pledged to “always vaccines that have helped year because of the time it until the middle of next particular distributed at scepticism that Trump make the safety and well- to eradicate some of the takes to test them safely. year,” she added. large scale before the end will listen to scientists and being of vaccinated world’s most complex and None of the candidate Similar sentiments of this year,” he told the implement a transparent individuals our top deadly public health vaccines in advanced have been shared by BBC. “We may be process.

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French COVID-19 cases and deaths mount up PARIS – The number of said that while it will do new confirmed cases of all it can to avoid another COVID-19 in France rose nation-wide lockdown, by 6 544 over the last 24 such as that imposed hours to give a total of 335 across the country from 524 cases, the health March to May, it will ministry said yesterday,as nevertheless keep all its the country battles to options open. avert a second wave of the Health Minister Olivier virus. Veran said earlier The number of deaths yesterday that the also climbed by 39 over COVID-19 situation was the last 24 hours to reach worrying, although he felt a total of 30 764. a big second wave of France has the world’s infections could be seventh-highest COVID- avoided. 19 death toll, and “The reproduction rate authorities are of the virus stands at 1.2 scrutinising the data to which is less than the 3.2- see what measures might 3.4 level seen during the be needed to help it cope spring. So the virus is with an expected second spreading at lesser speed wave of the virus this but it is circulating, which A French ambulance man, wearing protective suit and mask, gets ready before to transport to an hospital a winter. is worrying”, Veran told man suspected of being infected with the coronavirus disease in Mennecy near Paris as the spread of the The government has France Inter radio. coronavirus disease (COVID-19) continues in France April 15, 2020. Opposition leader ‘tore up passport’ to avoid expulsion A DETAINED Belarus She’s very dedicated to opposition leader what she’s doing now.” prevented officials Last month Ms from forcibly expelling Kolesnikova told BBC her to Ukraine by Russian in an interview: tearing up her passport “To understand exactly and throwing it out of a what’s going on, you really car window at the have to be here.” border, colleagues who Ms Tikhanovskaya has travelled with her have called for her colleague to said. be immediately freed. On Monday Maria “By kidnapping people Kolesnikova was forced in broad daylight, into a van by masked men Lukashenko is showing in Minsk. his weakness and fear,” She is one of three she said in a statement. women who joined forces Another female activist, to challenge President Olga Kovalkova, Alexander Lukashenko in announced on Saturday August’s election. she had fled to Poland Mass protests erupted amid threats of after the disputed vote. imprisonment. “She was pushed into Earlier yesterday, the back seat (of the car), Lukashenko told Russian she yelled that she wasn’t reporters that Ms going anywhere,” Ms Kolesnikova had been Kolesnikova’s colleague held for “violating the Anton Rodnenkov told a rules on crossing the state news conference in the Maria Kolesnikova told BBC Russian last month that ‘to understand exactly what’s going on, you really have border”. Ukrainian capital, Kyiv, to be here’. In a sit-down interview, yesterday. the long-term leader was Mr Rodnenkov said he Ukraine. sanctions. colleague Ivan Kravtsov early yesterday morning, quoted as saying he would and another colleague had Meanwhile, in an Kolesnikova is the last were abducted while Rodnenkov said. not step down. been kidnapped on interview with Russian of three women leading driving to her flat However, when the car He conceded that some Monday, driven between media yesterday, the opposition to following reports of her reached a checkpoint Belarusians might be “fed buildings, and President Lukashenko Lukashenko to remain disappearance, they told between the two up” with his rule but he interrogated with hoods insisted he would not step inside Belarus. reporters in Kyiv. countries, Ms Kolesnikova was adamant that he over their heads and their down from power. The main opposition Officials threatened to prevented her deportation wouldn’t leave office, hands tied. Dozens of people were leader, Svetlana prosecute them until the by ripping up her passport according to the They accepted an offer arrested in fresh protests Tikhanovskaya, says she two men accepted an offer and throwing away the journalists. to leave Belarus with Ms in Minsk, the capital. In won 60-70 per cent of the to leave Belarus with Ms pieces, he said. He also asserted that he Kolesnikova but when the recent weeks thousands election in places where Kolesnikova. “It was clear that she was the only person who car reached the border she have faced down violence votes were properly “What they were was being taken by force, could “defend” Belarus. refused to cross. The two and threats of arrest in counted. She fled to interested in was getting she was resisting,” Alexander Lukashenko men told journalists they demonstrations against Lithuania after she was Maria Kolesnikova Rodnenkov said. calls Vladimir Putin “big did not know where she Lukashenko, who has detained in August. outside the country. They “She climbed, climbed brother” in this interview was now. ruled the country since On Monday, witnesses said this was necessary to from the car and she and he’s increasingly Earlier yesterday, 1994. saw masked men seize Ms de-escalate the situation walked proudly to dependent on Russia for officials in Belarus had The EU has demanded Kolesnikova on a street in in Belarus,” Kravtsov said. Belarusian territory,” support. However, his claimed that Ms the release of all political central Minsk and push The three were taken to Kravtsov said, adding: comments reveal a Kolesnikova was detained prisoners and says it is her into a minibus. Anton the border with Ukraine “She’s really a hero. You confidence that Moscow while trying to cross into planning to impose Rodnenkov and his by men in plain clothes must understand that. needs him, too. The Barbados Advocate Wednesday September 9, 2020 • 15

Sri Lanka spots oil slick from fire-stricken supertanker COLOMBO – Sri Lanka’s navy said The first fire aboard the ship, which The New Diamond was being held said earlier, adding it was still burning. yesterday that an oil slick had been was chartered by Indian Oil Corp to some 40 kilometres (25 miles) east of Sri A salvage team was working at the site spotted a kilometre from a loaded import some two million barrels of oil Lanka, while firefighting boats sprayed and “additional assets, salvage personnel supertanker off the country’s east coast, from Kuwait, was put out, but a second it with water, de Silva added. and fire fighting equipment” were on the as efforts to extinguish a fire on board one broke out on Monday. An Indian Air Force plane stationed at way, he said. continued. “The ship has tilted slightly towards the international airport in Hambantota Sri Lanka has deployed scientists and Sri Lankan officials are working to where the fire broke out due to the large had also dropped a specialised chemical experts from its Marine Environment assess any damage to the environment amount of water sprayed to douse the mixture on the slick to control it, the Sri Protection Authority (MEPA), with one and marine life from the incident, which fire,” Sri Lanka Navy’s spokesman Indika Lankan navy said in a statement. team examining the area around the ship began on September 3, when a fire de Silva told Reuters, adding: “Oil in the The latest fire was on the right side of and another coastal areas for signs of initially broke out in the engine room of engine room appears to have leaked out the vessel near the funnel and was not pollution, Jagath Gunesekara, deputy the New Diamond supertanker. to the sea”. near the tanks holding the crude oil, Silva General Manager of MEPA, said. Michael Cohen’s book: ANC blasts Turkish court jails man for life ‘divisive’ Trump over Mandela over Istanbul SOUTH Africa’s governing African National Congress (ANC) has called US President Donald Trump nightclub attack “divisive, misogynistic and A TURKISH court has sentenced a man disrespectful” in response to reports to life in prison for carrying out a gun that he was dismissive about Nelson attack on an Istanbul nightclub that left Mandela, the country’s first black 39 people dead. president. Abdulkadir Masharipov, a citizen of Trump said the Nobel Peace Prize Uzbekistan, was handed the equivalent winner was “no leader”, according to his of 40 life sentences on Monday. former lawyer Michael Cohen. It follows a three-year trial over the The allegation comes from Cohen’s new shooting, which happened at the book, Disloyal: A Memoir. exclusive Reina nightclub just minutes The White House says Cohen is lying. into New Year’s Day in 2017. His book also says that Trump behaves The Islamic State group (IS) said it like a mobster and has “a low opinion of was responsible for the attack. all black people”. Masharipov was sentenced for In a scathing response, the ANC, which “deliberate murder” and “violating the Mandela led from 1991 to 1997, said that constitution", Turkey’s Anadolu news “all freedom-loving people of the world agency said. He will not be eligible for are appalled by these insults which come parole. from a person who, himself, is not a model He also received an additional 1 368- of competent leadership”. year sentence for the attempted murder “Trump is [the most] divisive, of 79 people who were injured in the misogynistic and disrespectful person attack and for carrying a weapon without ever to occupy the office of the president,” a licence. it added. Another man, Ilyas Mamasaripov,was In contrast, Mandela had stood as a sentenced to more than 1 400 years in unifying leader, who “reached out to the prison for helping plan the shooting. world and sought to bring peace and a Nelson Mandela became South Africa’s first democratically elected president in Forty-eight defendants were sentenced just society”, the ANC said. 1994. to jail for being members of a terrorist Mandela, who was imprisoned for 27 organisation, local media reported, and years for his fight against apartheid, Mandela became South Africa’s first The words echo similar allegations, 11 others were acquitted. negotiated with the white-minority black president in 1994 and stepped from 2018, that Trump referred to At about 01:30 local time (22:30 GMT), government to ensure a non-violent down in 1999. He died in 2013 aged 95. African countries as “shithole” nations. as revellers marked the new year, a transition to democratic rule in 1994. Earlier, the Nelson Mandela Back then,Trump told reporters:“I am gunman opened fire at the Reina In 1993, he won the Nobel prize Foundation said it did not believe that not a racist. I’m the least racist person nightclub in the north of the city. alongside former South African President “leaders who conduct themselves in the you have ever interviewed.” Masharipov had arrived at the club by FW de Klerk, the man he negotiated way Trump does are in a position to offer Responding to Cohen’s book, White taxi, before rushing through the entrance with, for their efforts in securing a authoritative commentary on the life and House press secretary Kayleigh with an automatic rifle he had taken “peaceful termination of the apartheid work of Madiba [Mandela]”. McEnany at the weekend described him from the boot of the car. regime”. As well as criticising Mandela, the US as “a disgraced felon and disbarred Abdulkadir Masharipov was arrested Apartheid was a legalised system of president is reported by Cohen to have lawyer, who lied to Congress”. after a lengthy manhunt discrimination against people who were said: “Tell me one country run by a black “He has lost all credibility, and it’s Surveillance footage showed bullets not white, and had been introduced in person that isn’t a shithole. They are all unsurprising to see his latest attempt to ricocheting off parked cars as he opened South Africa in 1948. complete [expletive] toilets.” profit off of lies,” she said. fire and entered the club. Zambia’s president mourns death of good-luck fish ZAMBIA’S President Edgar Lungu has bring them good luck in exams. Some students used to pay homage to colonial campaigner Mahatma Gandhi joined the nation in mourning the death Mafishi, meaning “Big Fish” in the the fish before exams, believing it in his message of mourning, saying on of a fish that lived in a pond at the local Bemba language, was thought to be brought them good luck while others saw Facebook that “the greatness of a nation country’s second-biggest university. at least 22 years old and had lived in the it as a stress-reliever, says BBC Zambia and its moral progress can be judged by Students at Copperbelt University university’s pond for more than 20 years, reporter Kennedy Gondwe. the way its animals are treated”. (CBU) lit candles and marched around student leader Lawrence Kasonde said. Second-year student Edwin Nambo “I’m glad you received a befitting send- campus to mourn the big fish. His death was still being investigated, described the fish as an “iconic symbol of off. We’ll all miss you,” he said. The hashtag Mafishi, as the fish was added the president of the Copperbelt the university”. Opposition leader Hakainde affectionately known, is trending on University Student’s Union. “Just watching him swim would bring Hichilema said:“We stand with the CBU Twitter in the southern African state. “It is yet to be buried, we are planning healing to the soul before exams and student community, past and present, For the past two decades CBU on embalming it,” Mr Kasonde told the during hard times,” he added. over the death of their iconic pet students have believed the fish would BBC. President Lungu quoted Indian anti- Mafishi.” 16 • Wednesday September 9, 2020 The Barbados Advocate

Lupita Nyong’o says Boseman’s ‘power lives on’ LOS ANGELES – Lupita Nyong’o yesterday, 11 days after Boseman’s carefully chosen words. has written a stirring tribute to death from colon cancer at age 43. “He used his mouth to build, to her late “Black Panther” co-star “The news of his passing is a edify, never to break,” she writes. Chadwick Boseman, calling him a punch to my gut every morning.” “And he used is to tell some man whose power will Nyong’o, who played Nakia regrettably lame dad jokes.” ”reverberate for generations.” opposite Boseman’s T’Challa in the She says Boseman “cared so “I write these words from a place blockbuster 2018 film, says she much about humanity, about of hopelessness, to honor a man was struck by his “quiet, powerful Black people, about his people” who had great hope,” the actress presence” and an energy that and that “his power lives on and writes in the message posted to seemed immortal which will reverberate for generations to her socialmediaaccounts manifested itself through his come.”

Andrew Lloyd Webber warns arts ‘at point of no return’ LONDON – “The Phantom of really can’t go on anymore. the Opera” composer Andrew Theatre is an incredibly labour- Lloyd Webber has told British intensive business. In many lawmakers that the arts are ways, putting on a show now is “at the point of no return,” almost a labour of and urged the government to love.” set a date for theaters to be In July, Lloyd Webber’s allowed to reopen. company staged a pilot concert Lloyd Webber spoke about the featuring soul singer Beverley struggles of staging socially Knight at the London Palladium distanced shows and making to test coronavirus-era safety them profitable, noting that very measures like separating clusters few shows “hit the jackpot” like of seats and mandatory mask “Hamilton,” “Lion King” or wearing. The theater boss hoped “Phantom.” that the trial performance could “We simply have to get our arts show how theaters can open at sector back open and running ... full capacity safely. FILE - In this file photo dated We are at the point of no return, Asked about whether Thursday, May 3, 2018, Andrew really,” he told Parliament’s he has a message for the British Lloyd Webber is interviewed at Digital, Culture, Media and Sport government, Lloyd Webber Hollywood Pantages Theatre in Committee by video. said: “Give us a date” to Bridge Los Angeles, USA. “There comes a point when we reopen.

The Barbados Advocate Wednesday September 9, 2020 • 17 SSPPOORRTTSS Sport is powerful, says NSC chairman CHAIRMAN of the National Sports play anymore netball or cricket.’ This He went on to explain that employers He further explained, “It is because Council (NSC) Board, Mac Fingall, is because they think that when you are also looking for graduates who have the employer knows what they are get- believes it’s unfortunate that some play sports you can’t learn, which is a range of skills, and personal quali- ting; they are getting a team player.” parents don’t see the link between foolishness.” ties. “When you put on your résumé athletics and academics. Fingall, the featured speaker at “They look at your résumé and only that you were on a team for six years The former games teacher recalled the Togetherness Social Group 11+ see a degree, but what does it say about straight, they know that you are going how parents would pull their children Achievers Seminar, explained that your character? A lot of time a degree is to be on the job for a long time. When from sporting activities, citing them sport is not only important because it’s regurgitation – you read the book and you indicate that you were the captain being overburdened with practices and physical activity, but it teaches valu- you rewrite it and you pass. How are we of the team, the employer knows you games, and not enough time to focus on able lessons. “It teaches you to succeed going to know about the person’s char- have leadership qualities… Not only schoolwork. because you are trying to win every day. acter?” he stressed. with sports, when you take part in other “There have some parents when I was It teaches you to accept defeat, because The Chairman also said that a survey extracurricular activities – when you teaching that would call me and say, you will lose at some point in time. Also, from employers across America re- put that you were the secretary or ‘Mr. Fingall, my child is in fifth form you know how to take instructions and vealed that they preferred to hire a ‘B’ treasurer of the after-school club, they now and preparing for CXCs, so he or interact with others.” student that play sports, as opposed to know you are responsible and trust- she wouldn’t be able to run anymore or “Sport is powerful,” Fingall insisted. an ‘A’ student who did not play sports. worthy.” (TL) Dominant TKR one away from perfection THE Trinbago Knight Riders spinners Three more boundary-less overs came blasted a hole in the Jamaica Tallawahs and went. Rovman Powell had now top order to set up a cruise to a sub-par faced 32 balls for his 26 runs, Carlos total with a full five overs to go, and Brathwaite had managed only one off leave themselves one win away from his 10 balls, and something had to give completing the first perfect season in off Pierre’s last over. Powell hit one Hero Hero Caribbean Premier League (CPL) Maximum, the first of the innings, but history. picked out Pollard at deep mid-off trying Knight Riders captain Kieron Pollard to repeat the shot next ball. Even with had enough faith in his opening bowlers that six, he finished under a run a ball, to start with himself at short leg, and and the Tallawahs were 92/7 off 18. Akeal Hosein repaid that faith by bowl- Brathwaite was lucky not to be run ing Jermaine Blackwood. The Tallawahs out first ball of the 19th, bowled by DJ sprung a surprise sending Mujeeb Ur Bravo whose three overs didn’t contain Rahman in at number three, who just a single boundary.Ali Khan got the un- about played out a wicket-maiden. usual job of bowling only the 20th over, The Tallawahs were rocked further and while Brathwaite finished the when Glenn Phillips cut Khary Pierre to innings with a Hero Maximum that Ali Khan. Nkrumah Bonner finally hit was only the third boundary in the last the game’s first boundary,easing Hosein 11 overs of the innings. through cover, but the Mujeeb experi- Lendl Simmons steered then pulled ment failed as he edged a reverse sweep Fidel Edwards for consecutive fours to onto his pad and was caught at slip, and end the first over, but Narine wasn’t the Tallawahs had slumped to 10/3 off able to provide his usual powerful start, three overs. bowled by Mujeeb’s arm ball. Powell Five wides from Pierre and a straight followed Pollard’s aggressive lead by four by Bonner more than doubled the putting himself at short leg, but Tion Tallawahs tally,but while Asif Ali got off Webster was not intimidated, slapping TKR Lendell Simmons on the go during his unbeaten knock of 54 runs. the mark with a four over Hosein’s head Veerasammy Permaul through cover he fell next ball cutting to Pollard at then slicing him for four to ruin a tight ball, helicoptered the free hit for four. Webster 44*; Mujeeb 1/18) beat Jamaica point. Pollard immediately went back start to the over. After three overs, the Permaul bowled out with another eco- Tallawahs 107/7 (Bonner 41, Powell 33; into short leg, and kept himself there for Knight Riders were 23/1. nomical over, but Simmons again pulled Hosein 3/14, Pierre 2/29, Narine 1/13, the returning Sunil Narine who went for Webster was confident enough to Russell for six to take 10 off the 13th Fawad 1/29) by 9 wickets just three to close out a dominant cut Mujeeb’s googly for four, and with over. The Knight Riders were now 90/1 Powerplay for the Knight Riders, after wickets a must Powell for the first time and needed just 18 more. which the Tallawahs were reeling at in Hero CPL 2020 went to Sandeep Webster guided Lamichhane through 28/4. Lamichhane in the Powerplay.Simmons cover for four to end the Nepali’s only Bonner continued to resist – he cut paddled him for four first ball and then wicketless spell of an excellent tourna- Closure of all Fawad Ahmed powerfully for four, a mis- pulled Mujeeb to the fence, and the ment, and Simmons became the leading field gave him another off Narine to take Knight Riders closed the Powerplay at 50-maker in the tournament’s history, him to 30, and he pulled Fawad to take 42/1. The required run rate was already overtaking Chris Gayle with a cover National Sports the Tallawahs past 50. Pierre returned under five an over. drive for four off Brathwaite, and with a tight over that went for just Simmons marred a good over from Webster finished the job that same over. three, and at the 10 over mark the Lamichhane with a slog-swept Hero Simmons needs just three more runs Council facilities Tallawahs were 55/4. Maximum, bringing up the Knight in Thursday’s final to overtake Gayle as THE public is advised that all facilities Hosein bowled out with an over of just Riders’ 50. Simmons and Webster were Hero CPL’s all-time leading scorer. of the National Sports Council will be five, and Fawad ended Bonner’s resist- able to work Lamichhane around as no- Much more importantly though, the closed today, Wednesday, September 9, ance with a quick googly. That finally one had all tournament, and though Knight Riders have a chance to do what 2020 to facilitate the funeral of long- brought Andre Russell to the crease, but Permaul’s second went for just two and last year’s Guyana Amazon Warriors standing Senior Accountant, Ms.Juliet Narine put an end to his innings before his third was a maiden, at halfway the could not, and in doing so win a fourth Cumberbatch, at the Wildey it got going. Russell was beaten in the Knight Riders were comfortable at 61/1, Hero CPL title. The victors in the second Gymnasium. flight, the ball looped to DJ Bravo at needing just 47 more to win. semi will have a mighty task to deny All facilities will reopen as usual on slip and the umpire adjudged it came off Russell was called on to bowl, but them. Thursday, September 10, 2020. The bat and pad. The Tallawahs had lost Simmons pulled him for a Hero National Sports Council apologises for their biggest weapon, and were 68/6 in Maximum and, when Russell bowled a SUMMARISED SCORES: Trinbago any inconvenience caused. the 14th. second short ball which was called a no- Knight Riders 111/1 (Simmons 54*, 18 • Wednesday September 9, 2020 The Barbados Advocate

Zouks annihilate Guyana to reach first final AN inspired St. Lucia down the ground thanks Chase’s first over after ping Tahir for four midwicket. Cornwall the Zouks can take any- Zouks skittled peren- to a wonderful catch by the chase was quiet, but through short fine leg blasted Tahir over long-on thing like this energy into nial finalists Guyana Mark Deyal diving the next was anything but. and nearly breaking the for his third Hero Thursday’s final, they Amazon Warriors for forward from long-off. Amazon Warriors captain stumps at the non- Maximum, Deyal closed might just challenge the the second lowest Chandrapaul Hemraj and Chris Green smashed striker’s end with a the fourth over with his so far invulnerable Knight team total in Hero Ross Taylor cautiously Javelle Glenn’s first ball straight drive. Deyal hit third four, and captain Riders. Caribbean Premier played out the rest of the for a Hero Maximum, and fours off each of his first Green went down with his League (CPL) history Powerplay, at which point seemed to have done so off two deliveries, and the ship by bringing himself SUMMARISED and blazed to victory in the Amazon Warriors were his second ball but Nabi Zouks were almost on for the fifth with just SCORES: St. Lucia Zouks just 27 balls to com- 21/3. pulled off a brilliant bal- halfway to their target three runs to win. 56/0 (Cornwall 32*, Deyal plete one of the most Taylor, so often the rock ancing catch at the bound- after two overs. The Zouks dugout were 19*) beat Guyana Amazon dominant perform- around which recoveries ary’s edge. Naveen-ul-Haq was vis- loudly chanting for Warriors 55 all out ances in T20 history. In are built, fell LBW essay- With spin so dominant, ibly furious with how the Cornwall to finish the (Hemraj 25; Deyal 2/2, doing so they booked ing his favoured sweep off Sammy went to Deyal who evening had gone for his game in style, and al- Zahir 2/12, Kuggeleijn their place against Roston Chase, who antici- answered the call emphat- team, bowling a bouncer though a toe-end through 2/12, Chase 2/15, Nabi 1/6, the Trinbago Knight pated the stroke well and ically with two wickets in that sailed even over the third man wasn’t quite Glenn 1/8) by 10 wickets Riders in Thursday’s bowled accordingly. Deyal two balls – Hemraj inside- towering Cornwall for five what they had in mind, by final, the first in the almost pulled off another edged onto his stumps via wides. Cornwall continued winning in just 4.3 overs UPCOMING St. Lucia franchise’s amazing catch at long-off his pad, and Romario his merry mayhem by wal- they had completed the FIXTURE: Thursday, history. as Hemraj drove Zahir Shepherd first ball pushed loping Naveen through fastest chase in the history 10 September – Final: Zouks captain Daren Khan aerially, but it just a simple catch back to the long-on for four,and Deyal of T20 franchise cricket Trinbago Knight Riders v Sammy put the Amazon fell short, and a fifth bowler.Again there was no picked up a Hero anywhere in the world, St. Lucia Zouks (10 a.m.), Warriors in, but even he straight over with only hat-trick, but the Amazon Maximum for himself and the whole game was Brian Lara Cricket could not have seen this three runs off it passed, Warriors innings was not with a gleeful mow over done in just 17.1 overs. If Academy coming. Brandon King leaving the Amazon long for this world. toe-ended to keeper Andre Warriors 27/4 off eight Fletcher showed sharp Fletcher and Shimron overs. glovework to stump Kevin Hetmyer inexplicably left The extent to which the Sinclair off Zahir,and even Marsh stars as Australia regain top his first ball to let it crash tension was pressing on sharper moves in celebra- into off-stump. Nicholas the Amazon Warriors was tion, and the Amazon Pooran denied Scott obvious. Hemraj got a Warriors’ ignominious spot in T20 rankings from England Kuggeleijn a hat-trick, but friendly full toss from innings ended next ball MITCHELL MARSH only a single and a wide Chase but only pushed it as Rakheem Cornwall marked his return to the followed, and Mohammad for two, nearly holed out plunged forward to take a world stage by leading Nabi followed up with next ball, and then Keemo sharp slip catch off Imran Australia to a five-wicket a maiden to leave the Paul did hole out with a Tahir. All six Zouks consolation win over Amazon Warriors 2/2 after swipe down the throat of bowlers had taken a England at Southampton two overs. Kesrick Williams at deep wicket, and the innings on Tuesday as they re- Pooran immediately square leg. Hemraj finally had lasted just 13.4 overs. gained top spot in the counter-attacked, slashing hit the innings’ first Hero Cornwall showed that a global Twenty20 rankings Kuggeleijn over the slips Maximum off its 56th ball, low target wasn’t going from their arch-rivals. then dismissively driving slamming Zahir over deep to temper his belligerent Australia were cruising him down the ground for midwicket, but at halfway instincts, launching two to a modest target of 146 back-to-back fours, but the Amazon Warriors had Hero Maximums in at 70-1 even though they he fell trying to loft Nabi crawled to 42/5. Green’s first over, whip- had rested dynamic opener David Warner in one of three changes to their side. Ronaldo But they lost three wick- ets for 17 runs to be 87-4 before Marsh (39 not out) scores and Ashton Agar (16 not out) saw Australia to vic- 100th goal tory with three balls to spare. England, however, still CUT ABOVE: Mitchell Marsh on his way to an for Portugal won the three-match se- unbeaten 39 in Australia’s five-wicket win over STOCKHOLM – ries 2-1. England in the 3rd T20 at Southampton on Tuesday. Cristiano Ronaldo netted Australia’s slump his 100th goal for Portugal started when Marcus in his first competitive revamped England to in their Nations League Stoinis holed out off Tom match for Australia since 145-6. clash away to Sweden on Curran before dangerman a one-day international Fast bowler Starc took Tuesday, joining Iran’s Glenn Maxwell fell for just in March, settled their 1-20, with leg-spinner Ali Daei as the only male six when he reverse-swept nerves with a six and a Adam Zampa returning players to score 100 goals leg-spinner Adil Rashid to four in an 16th over from fine figures of 2-34. or more in international short third man. fast bowler Mark Wood Jonny Bairstow, with soccer. Rashid, who should that cost 14 runs. 55, was the only England Having been denied on have dismissed Aaron When Agar drove batsman to pass 30. a number of occasions by Finch for 27 only for wick- Curran down the ground But England were with- Sweden keeper Robin etkeeper Jonny Bairstow for four, Australia needed out captain Eoin Morgan Olsen, the 35-year-old for- to drop a skyed chance, just one off the last over, (dislocated finger) and ward made no mistake then bowled the Australia bowled by Chris Jordan. fellow star batsman Jos when presented with a captain for 39 with a su- Marsh, however, could Buttler, absent for per- free kick just before half- perb googly. not score off the first two sonal reasons after mak- time. Portugal’s Cristiano Ronaldo celebrates after scor- And with the last ball of balls. ing a match-winning 77 He took a short run-up ing during the UEFA Nations League’s Group 3 match his spell, Rashid caught But the third saw him not out in a six-wicket and unleashed a powerful between Sweden and Portugal at the Friends Arena, and bowled star batsman run the decisive single, al- victory on Sunday. dipping effort that flew be- Stockholm, Sweden on September 8, 2020. Steve Smith to finish with though he would have England, the 50-over yond Olsen’s despairing excellent figures of 3-21 been out if Joe Denly had world champions, and fingertips and just under again curling a dipping a 2-1 loss to Greece at from his four overs. hit the stumps with his Australia will now head the crossbar. shot, this time to Olsen’s Euro 2004 and he needs Australia were now 100- throw from mid-off. north to Manchester for a Ronaldo struck again in left, to put Portugal 2-0 up. eight more to equal Daei’s 5, needing 46 more to win Earlier, Mitchell Starc three-match one-day in- the 72nd minute, drifting Ronaldo’s first senior record of 109 interna- off the last seven overs. led a disciplined bowling ternational series starting in from the left before once goal for Portugal came in tional goals. But the recalled Marsh, display as Australia held a on Friday. The Barbados Advocate Wednesday September 9, 2020 • 19

Anthony Joshua says Tyson Fury should Sam Bennett claims first stage win fight him ‘to cement his legacy’ UNIFIED world better chin than me, a as Primoz Roglic retains lead heavyweight champion better jab than me, IRELAND’S Sam defending champion Anthony Joshua says whether he’s all of this Bennett won stage 10 of Egan Bernal. Tyson Fury can “cement stuff that people say.So be the Tour de France as “You dream of it and his legacy” by facing him it. Let me go in there and Primoz Roglic retained never think it will but should also “retire prove myself, show you the leader’s yellow jersey. happen,” an emotional soon”. who I am and what I can Bennett, 29, edged out Bennett told ITV4. “It Joshua holds the IBF, do.” Australia’s Caleb Ewan hasn’t hit me at all yet.” WBO and WBA world Joshua – beaten once in in a sprint finish to give “Oh man, I was waiting titles and has agreed in 24 fights – also claims the Deceuninck-Quick- to go and I thought I principle to face WBC Fury or Wilder would not Step rider his first stage might have left it too champion Fury in 2021. be “the best fighters that I win on the Tour. late. I thought he might Both would need to win have challenged”. Roglic safely have got me.” again first – Joshua He is expected to face negotiated the flat Bennett’s victory saw against Kubrat Pulev and Bulgarian Pulev in 168.5km route from Ile him become the sixth Fury against Deontay December and Fury d’Oleron Le Chateau- Irishman to win a stage Wilder. should also have a third d’Oleron to Ile de Re at the Tour de France “If he wants to cement bout with American Wilder Saint-Martin-de-Re to and ensured he now his legacy, I’m here and before Christmas. retain the lead. has stage wins at all ready,” said Joshua, 30, of Both British The Slovenian remains three of cycling’s Grand his 32-year-old rival. heavyweights are two-time 21 seconds ahead of Tours. The Briton told Sky heavyweight champions of Sports: “I’ve built myself the world and should they into this position. Fury has meet in the ring with the been professional much belts they currently hold it Lewis Hamilton’s Extreme E X44 team: How F1 longer than me. He should will be the first time in be looking to retire soon. history that all four major “I haven’t got fear of heavyweight belts have champion can influence world beyond sport Fury – whether he’s got a been contested. LEWIS HAMILTON says possible for speed on four knelt on his neck for more highest level. he feels “proud” of his wheels, along with the than seven minutes. “Hamilton says he does decision to enter his own progression of the Hamilton has been very not drive for records, but NOTICES NOTICES team into the new ‘climate- automotive industry. vocal in his support of this year – barring aware’ Extreme E racing Hamilton’s recent Black Lives Matter from a unforeseen circumstances series – the first step on a attempt to use the sport as “human rights – he will become the most journey in which he could a platform to fight racism perspective”, rather less so successful driver in history, achieve real change has left him frustrated. the political movement, by surpassing Michael beyond motorsport. What Extreme E is built and has set up a Schumacher’s all-time Hamilton has a lot of around is more than just commission to look at the record of 91 grand prix pride. And rightly so. But, racing cars. The lack of ethnic minority wins, and equalling the on the face of it, this could organisation says its USP representation in German’s seven titles. seem like a strange will be to have a conscience motorsport. “And in 2021, it is hard to decision. about things that matter Where better to start, see anyone stopping him This is a man who is now, and have done for a then, than a brand new winning an eighth world unquestionably one of the while. sport, with brand new championship, given greatest Formula 1 drivers Two things, in rules – including the development on the cars is of all time, and looking particular, that Hamilton stipulation that each team severely restricted over the highly likely to become the cares about a great deal: must run one male and winter, and the size of the joint most successful by climate change and social one female driver. advantage Mercedes have winning a seventh world equality. Extreme E has several this year.” title this year. First: the planet. female drivers signed up Even so, this move is a Extreme E? It’s a brand Gone are the days when to its drivers’ programme statement that Hamilton’s new racing series that Hamilton would post (an initiative that enables concerns extend beyond hasn’t yet held a race and images on social media of a shop window for teams the F1 paddock – a doesn’t even have its full him sitting on the wing of but doesn’t guarantee a broadening of his focus. quota of teams. his private jet. No-one drive) including Britain’s Hamilton is a man on Hamilton’s X44 – named knows how he gets around W Series champion Jamie the verge of transcending after the now iconic the world now,as it’s rarely Chadwick and Spanish the sport in which he made number on his Mercedes publicised. But it’s unlikely driver Christina GZ, who his name and attaining an F1 car,which originated on to be by boat. comes as a partnership altogether more influential his go-kart as a boy – is the As part of Extreme E, he with British European position in society by the eighth team of the ten and his team will “work rally champion Chris time he reaches the end of expected to compete. closely with the locations Ingram. his driving career “Extreme E really and leading climate Who Hamilton will pick sometime this decade. appealed to me because of experts to share our to drive for X44 remains to His childhood sporting its environmental focus,” knowledge and leave be seen, but this is the hero Ayrton Senna was in Hamilton said. “Every behind a positive legacy in strongest opportunity yet the process of taking single one of us has the each location which goes for him force home the similar steps before his power to make a far beyond the race track”. issue of a lack of diversity tragic death at the 1994 difference.” As damaging as their in motorsport. San Marino Grand Prix. Hamilton has more collective emissions are It’s not over in F1 yet It was widely power than most. And for considered for the “Although this is a understood that the him it is a blank canvas. environment, cars will be project outside F1, it charisma and ruthlessness He might not drive the here for the long term. So should not be taken on any he employed to manoeuvre car himself or be across the Extreme E, like Formula level as a message that himself into the best cars team day-to-day, but he 1, claims to seek to push Hamilton’s main focus is with the best team leaders will be expected to make the automotive industry shifting to other things,” to win three F1 world titles the top decisions, such as forward to a world of says the BBC’s chief F1 would also make him the who drives for him and sustainable motoring. writer Andrew Benson. perfect candidate for the who the team’s engineers Second is the ever more “He is inevitably going presidency of his beloved are. sensitive issue of racial to sign a new contract with Brazil. As organised and ‘on discrimination in society – Mercedes to continue in F1 Hamilton, Formula 1’s message’ as Formula 1 is, it brought into focus by the for at least the next two first and only black driver, is a long-established death of George Floyd in years, and his prime has courted attention from motor-racing format, police custody in May,after motivation remains the very start, in dedicated to what’s a Minneapolis police officer winning at the sport’s motorsport and beyond.

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Paris Club groups of 3.01.5.(1)(b) of the Rules of the Barbados Stock Exchange Inc. trading in the Common Shares of Barbados Dairy Industries Limited Try refreshing your lenders. were suspended effective December 10th, 2019. browser, or tap here to see It is also facing its third other videos from our straight year of recession The Barbados Stock Exchange Inc. (BSE) wishes to advise that to facilitate the closing of the Scheme of Arrangement effected by way team. with forecasts for a 12 per 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. “This important step cent contraction this year, forward provides the high inflation, draining The Barbados Stock Exchange Inc. 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22 • Wednesday September 9, 2020 The Barbados Advocate Athletics: Semenya loses appeal against CAS ruling over testosterone regulations DOUBLE Olympic 800 requirement of subjecting off the track, until we can all metres champion Caster certain female athletes to drug run free the way we were born. Semenya has lost her or surgical interventions as a “I know what is right and appeal to the Swiss Federal precondition to compete does will do all I can to protect basic Tribunal (SFT) to set aside not amount to a violation of human rights, for young girls a 2019 Court of Arbitration Swiss public policy, Semenya’s everywhere.” (CAS) ruling that female lawyers said in a statement Semenya has already athletes with high natural yesterday. indicated that she would focus testosterone levels must Testosterone increases on the shorter 200 metres take medication to reduce muscle mass, strength and sprint event, which falls it. haemoglobin, which affects outside of the regulations, at But the South African has endurance. the Tokyo Olympic Games that indicated that she may Some competitors have said were postponed to next year continue her battle in the women with higher levels of due to the COVID-19 European and domestic courts the hormone have an unfair pandemic. ahead of the Olympics in Tokyo advantage. But Semenya’s lawyer, Greg next year, vowing to “fight for “I am very disappointed by Nott, suggested this was far human rights”. this ruling, but refuse to let from the end of the road. Semenya approached the World Athletics drug me or “This setback will not be the tribunal in May last year after stop me from being who I am,” end of Caster’s story,” he said. CAS, sport’s highest court, had Semenya said in the “The international team (of ruled that the regulations of statement. lawyers) is considering the the sport’s governing body “Excluding female athletes judgment and the options to World Athletics were necessary or endangering our health challenge the findings in for athletes with differences in solely because of our natural European and domestic sexual development (DSDs) in abilities puts World Athletics courts.” races ranging from 400 metres on the wrong side of history. World Athletics told Reuters to a mile to ensure fair “I will continue to fight for they would release a competition. the human rights of female statement on the ruling in due Caster Semenya The tribunal found the athletes, both on the track and course.

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Aries – Making money from a creative talent is a strong A possibility. Selling crafts or offering your services for a N reasonable rate is a great way to boost your bank balance. D Financial stability can be yours. Taking charge of a group C effort is another good use of your talent. You have impres- O sive leadership ability and will know how to keep your N team inspired. S Taurus – A challenge you take on will take more stamina and willpower than you expected. Now you have begun, you don't intend to give up. You have it within you to make quite an impression on those who matter through staying focused on your goal. Colleagues will be gener- ous with their praise. Gemini – A project is about to be launched but another Z person's cooperation is a critical factor. If they aren't I ready yet to commit to this venture, you have no choice but to be patient. Currently, they are the one in control. T It might vex you to have to wait for others to make deci- S sions but give them the time they are asking for.

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Sagittarius – Unexpected expenses add to the tension that is already in the home. This isn't a good time to go on a shopping spree. Think of the long-term impact be- fore splashing out on items you do not need. Put yourself on a strict budget until your bank account is replenished. M You can do this. A Capricorn – You long for a change of scenery but you feel R safe and secure in familiar places. A sudden fascination Y with a foreign country, its culture and beliefs may wane very quickly. This is not the best of times to make travel W plans. You aren't yet ready to travel down unfamiliar paths. O R Aquarius – You're spending too long worrying about T things that might never happen. Talking to a close friend H would only increase your confusion. Push negative emo- tions aside and focus on the job in hand. Sometimes it helps to put your all into your work and other responsi- bilities. A good clear up around the house would also make you feel a hundred times better. M O T Pisces – You have the skills that other people lack in a H group situation. You want to help but you have not used E these talents in a long while and this makes you wonder R whether your contribution will be useful. Swallow your uncertainty and offer your services. Once you get started, it will become apparent your skills are more valuable than G you thought. O O S E

Dominant TKR one away from perfection - Page 17 Wednesday September 9, 2020 Sagicor to enhance customer experience WITH the goal of leading from the front, it is common sense, but in others we have the experience you have had,” said the However the executive vice-president Sagicor Life Inc. is aiming to enhance the to listen to the customer and take a step general manager. stated that before a digital tool or facility customer experience for clients by back and see how we did what we did Inniss explained that Sagicor was was introduced to customers, the Sagicor embracing digital technology. before,” said Inniss. investing resources and time in ensuring teams would be fully trained and prepared Executive Vice-President and General The Sagicor executive also said he that experience that customers have with to assist in the best way possible. Inniss Manager of Sagicor Life Inc., Paul Inniss believes that there are some things the the company is a good one. The Sagicor said that it was important to him as made this declaration in an exclusive company would need to change, but also leader also said that he personally liked to general manager to hear the feedback and interview with The Barbados Advocate. some things they would continue but in a take the time to interact and engage with the experiences first hand as he leads the Inniss explained that a lot of the services different fashion. One of those things would staff as well as customers to help keep him Sagicor team forward. The general and support can be done remotely and it be to allow customers to have an easier informed of their experiences. manager reiterated his passion for looking was proven during the COVID-19 experience by being able to scan and “I want to know about their experience. after the needs of the public during his lockdown. He also highlighted that the submit documents or receive copies of their That informs me and helps me to tenure. company was in the process of moving policy certificates online, after payment. understand how we can improve, what “I want to look back and at least know forward with the implementation of "We have a focus not only on customer their expectation is of us and then ensuring that I did my best to help people on their technology for better customer care. service, but in addition to customer service that we actually put things in place to journey in terms of including insurance as “We are trying to accelerate the use of we are interested in the customer facilitate the type of experience they want. one of the priority items within their technology. We have to think differently experience. A lot of people would give you We will either meet it or exceed it,” financial suite of product and services,” about how we do what we do. In some cases the service, but really are not interested in explained Inniss. said Inniss. (AS)

Organiser of the Royal Barbados Police Force’s First Talent Expo, Constable 1955 Allison Bryan, showing some of her bedazzled pieces.

COPSOFFICERS of the Royal Barbados have been dabblingGOT in art, photography, These skillsT of the officersALENT were on “The Royal Barbados Police Force has Police Force (RBPF) had the pottery, floral arranging, calligraphy, display during the Force’s first Talent a lot of talented officers,” Organiser, opportunity to show the public their cabinetry, upholstery, jewellery design, Expo at the Police Sports Club, Constable 1955 Allison Bryan, expressed “softer side”, yesterday. T-shirt graphics, natural beauty products Weymouth, Roebuck Street, St. Michael, to The Barbados Advocate. When not “serving and protecting” they as well as baking. under the theme “Life is Beautiful”. TALENT on Page 4 Printed and published by Advocate Publishers (2000) Inc. Fontabelle, St. Michael. Telephone 467-2000, Fax 434-2020/434-1000