Friday, March 02, 2012 Today’s ScripturePage 1 Pray without ceasing. - 1 www.themontserratreporter.com Thessalonians Road works project moving forward Vol. XXVII No. 05 Week Ending Friday, March 02, 2012 Price $2.00 5:17 (NRSV) Cassell convicted: to serve 5 years in prison Judge talks of death threats on Facebook prior to sentencing

ately following the guilty verdict, raised attorney and his company “a travesty of justice.” Following Cassell & Lewis Inc. were charged that after the sentence as one initially with 28 counts in a case news writer reported, Pleas for where the complainant was Owen leniency and a non-custodial sen- M. Rooney an American residing tence for convicted attorney War- in Los Angeles, California. ren Cassell fell on deaf ears…” There is a co-conspirator Two Montserrat attorneys- named in Colonel Walter Alexan- at-law, as well as one other, der Wood 111, an American for- a lady, wrote prior to the sen- merly of 9441 Lily Dhu Lane, Falls tencing, along with P. Austin Church, Virginia 22044 and now Bramble, a former chief minister residing in California. The case

Attorney Warren Cassell Attorney Warren of Montserrat had given evidence surrounded these parties with of Cassell’s character and had regards to properties, lots of lands asked the court to consider he in Virgin Islands and a company lived with his wife and three Providence Estate Limited. young children. A senior member Before the trial of this Case in parish priest Fr. George Agger No. MNIHCR 2009/0011 which of the Roman Catholic community began on January 25, 2012, two on Montserrat, asked the court of the counts were thrown out to show Cassell compassion and while at the end of the prosecu- to be lenient because he is a first tion’s presentation and before time offender and to grant a non- closing of the case the Indictment custodial sentence. was amended, cancelled, ending Cassell’s defence attorney with a ‘new’ Indictment and a Leon ‘Chaku’ Symester, who after new plea by the accused with the guilty verdict on Thursday, 12 counts, dated 15th February, Feb. 15, asked the court to allow 2012. his client, time to put his house The 12 counts were as in order, had his request was follows: Counts 1 and 2: CON- denied. After his client Cassell SPIRACY TO DEFRAUD: Contrary was instead remanded to prison, to Common Law, in that Warren The research would have to said prior to sentencing that the Cassell and Cassell and Lewis be done to confirm that the just social enquiry report indicates his Incorporated between the 1st concluded case the Queen versus client’s previous good character day of January 2007 and 30th Warren Cassell, Attorney at Law and remorse for his actions, as day of June 2011 in the Overseas More Headlines... who was called to the bar in Man from Baker Hill...pg 2 he also sought leniency of the Territory of Montserrat falsely 2000, is not the longest trial in judge. But Justice Redhead said representing that you were law- An open letter to Montserratians...pg 4 Montserrat’s history. he would give consideration to the fully entitled to act on behalf Sand miners using Plymouth Port...pg 6 At the end of the trial after fact Cassell has three children, of Providence Estate Limited, four weeks less one day, after a but he would also be guided by the conspired with Walter A Wood Kids’ Korner...pg 8 guilty verdict of 8-1, sentencing law and not the convict’s position III and other persons unknown was handed down by the presiding or popularity. He said also said he to defraud Owen Rooney and Tribute to Haycene ‘Chico’ Ryan...pg 11 Justice Albert Redhead one week seriously considered the appeals Providence Estate ltd. of certain later, on Thursday, February 23, but has made his decision in keep- property comprising of land at Four charged for murder - Antigua...pg 13 2012 resulting in Cassell’s impris- ing with the law, his conscience St. Peters… onment for five years. and the court. Road Project Progresses...pg 12 One lawyer wrote immedi- The Montserrat born and cont’d. on page 7 Page 2 Friday, March 02, 2012

Three Magic Words: Fo r Su s t a i n a b l e De v e l o p m e n t o n Mo n t s e r r a t must educate us so that the acquisition and devel- opment of Montserrat, we right thing. Montserratians Man from Baker Hill we can understand the opment of Silver Hills. We must acquire all the lands wake up and understand connections among proj- can have massive popula- of Silver Hills now and do that we must do for self. “Acquire The Land”! or adventure into the realm ects, crown land or land tion growth if the unused whatever it takes to add Money in our pockets will These three magic words of development that will acquisition, fiscal policies, lands in the centre hills value so that there will be not stimulate an economy. have been the cornerstone always produce nightmar- taxation, the economy and were acquired and properly continuous development. Montserratians, co-operate of every successful eco- ish concrete jungles like social balance. The educa- developed for agriculture. We must identify the land with one another. Montser- nomic and social thrust Manjack or Barzeys or the tion must remove fear from Yes bring in some Haitians at Blake’s Estate suitable ratians, we must form part- on Montserrat. We need Chris Fenton Cudjoe Head the words land acquisition to work the mountains. for a future airport and nerships to create viable not look back too far to Loop or the back of Judy and leasehold property. Three more magic acquire it now. We must businesses and to share see the truth of that state- Piece un-navigable hairpin The Government and words: NATIONALIZE identify the lands in the business risks; Montser- ment. Just consider the bends. DFID can use the Beachet- SAND MINING. Centre Hills suitable for ratians, follow the Hensey development of Look Out To understand land tes land development and We must nationalise agricultural purposes and Fenton Bank of Montser- and at the Government and housing development, the construction boom of the sand. We must seek acquire them now. We rat’s model. Successful Headquarters. We, the gov- we must look back at the the Bramble’s political era help to develop a sand must not continue to wait social and economic re- ernment, had to acquire the Beachettes development to illustrate and educate mining industry that can for the land owners to covery is not beyond us; land first. Now consider for a point of reference. on the economic benefit of provide adequate economic die and then wait to join we will get help. We have the promise of Little Bay. Back then, the land own- single projects. I remember benefit to the government their descendants in the always gotten help from Surely, all hope for the fu- ers joined with profes- those days very well. The and people of Montserrat. struggle for rights to the the UK and DFID. Taxa- ture of Montserrat rest with sional developers to create private sector was vibrant. At present there is inad- land. If the land fits into tion presupposes adequate Little Bay development; a residential environment Almost ‘everybody else’ equate exploitation of the the sustainable develop- recordkeeping by resi- but the government had to which fifty years later is was working at MORECO natural resource and an ment plan for Montserrat’s dents. Seek to understand acquire the land first. And still the envy of the Lee- or at BURL Johnson; there absolute waste of capital. future, acquire it now. It Leasehold rights! Believe no matter how or what you ward Islands Governments, was no such thing as no We need to pay more at- hardly matters the price in social balance! Know think about the Gerald’s even though some of these jobs for the school leavers. tention to the methods and DFID pays for the land; as that Montserrat shall over- Airport, it could not have areas are impacted by the Montserrat did not know of standards of reporting and long as value is added and come! been possible without land volcano. Again consider the word unemployment. accounting for sand rev- development is phased,

AUCTION NOTICE REGISTRATION SECTION MONGO HILL

BLOCK PARCEL 14/22 077

Instructed by the St Patrick’s Co-operative Credit Union, I shall sell by PUBLIC AUCTION on Wednesday the 21st day of December 2011 at 10:00a.m. the above property located at Mongo Hill.

The Land Registry of the Department of Land & Surveys has filed a survey indicating that the size if the subject property is 12,196 sq ft in area or 0.28 acres.

The property is located in an area that is in an residential and agricultural village area that has developed since the volcanic crisis as an expansion of the Barzey’s and Collins Ghaut area. The area is predominantly used as a residential development area away from the major road network that offers desirable characteristics that make the area highly desirable for development. The location is high above sea level under the center Hills and not only provides very exciting views of the surrounding areas but also receives high levels of rainfall that is conducive to backyard gardening.

Details of the Auction may be obtained from Cassell & Lewis, Tel: 1 664 491 2136/ 1 664 493 2136 acquisition. the LOOK OUT develop- In fact a small number of enues and manufacturing Montserrat will reap sus- Dated the 2nd day of December 2011 This article is mostly ment. It is the envy of Montserratians millionaire expenses. tainable economic impetus AUCTION NOTICE for the consideration of every Caribbean person- evolved from the Beachet- Three magic words: not yet seen in this land. REGISTRATION SECTION DFID. Not so long ago, ality who lays eyes on tes development projects. Sustainable Economic De- And here are some ST. PETER’S the calypso monarch pro- this Montserrat spectacle. A greater number of mil- velopment. more magic words. claimed that she would These two developmental lionaires will evolve from For the future devel- Montserratians, do the vote for DFID in any and projects, of the distant BLOCK PARCEL every election because dem and near past, created eco- 13/3 104 is de people who run dis nomic impetuses and ma- LAN. These days I have turity worthy of analysis Instructed by the St. Patrick’s come to accept the truth of by financial analysts and Co-operative Credit Union, those words. ZJB radio also development economists. the law firm of Brandt & makes IT ABSOLUTELY We must go back and study Associates will sell by PUBLIC CLEAR who is in charge these projects and seek to AUCTION on Monday the IN THE SUPERIOR COURT 19th day of March 2012 by making more reference understand the process of OF THE VIRGIN ISLANDS at 10:00 a.m. the above to Dr. Kato’s utterances building economies and DIVISION OF ST. THOMAS AND ST. JOHN property located at Brades than to the writings of the nationhood if we seriously Hill in a commercial and editor of TMR. Without a want to create and main- GLADYS UNEDA FORRESTER, local residential area. doubt, it is apparent to all tain sustainable impetus to Petitioner, and sundry that DFID has Montserrat’s economy. The subject property con- notched up a gear or two Three more magic vs. sists of 11,326 sq. ft. of with their direct involve- words: UNDERSTAND PHILLIP GEORGE FORRESTER, good residential land or ment in Montserrat affairs. DE PROCESS. Defendant. 0.26 acres. The area is And that is wonderful. It has been said, ACTION FOR DIVORCE predominantly used as a After all DFID pays for the ‘knowledge is too much FAMILY No. ST-11-DI-0000240 commercial and residential music so they should dance for a fool’. A fool will development area. It is too. And surely, they are never understand anything. S U M M O N S bounded on the north and dancing! But Montserratians are not To: PHILLIP GEORGE FORRESTER west by developed property Clearly, there will be fools, we can absorb knowl- KINSALE, MONSTERRAT and a paved road and on the no meaningful develop- edge. We will understand Within the time limited by law (see note below) you are hereby required to appear east and south by a water ment with any economic the process! So educate us, course. thrust unless we acquire please, somebody. To be before this Court and answer to a Complaint filed against you in this action. In case of your failure to appear or answer, judgment by default will be taken against you as de LAN in sufficiently sure, I would assist; but it The Auction shall be held demanded in the complaint, for Divorce. adequate sizes. Then we is not the intention of this on site. must seek to put in the article to explain the pro- Witness my hand and seal of this Court this __ day of ____, 2012. infrastructure and utili- cess from land ownership Zenetia H. Velazquez, Esquire Details of the auction may ties, before construction to developmental projects Clerk of the Court be obtained from BRANDT begins. Purchasing a small to robust and sustainable & ASSOCIATES, #4 Farara plot of land at Davy Hill or economic activity. It is the Jennifer Jones, Esq. Plaza, Brades, Montserrat, Drummonds and send in duty of the Government to Law Offices of Jennifer Jones Tel: 1-664-491-2429/2339. bulldozer or excavator and educate its citizens so that 9003 Havensight Mall, Ste. 319 rd petty contractors will never they understand the pro- St. Thomas, VI 00802 Dated the 23 day of provide the economic im- cess of the art and practice February, 2012. petus that Montserrat re- of sustainable social and Note: The Defendant, if served by publication, is required to file his answer or quires or desire. No, never! economic development other responsive pleading with the Clerk of this Court and to serve a copy thereof upon These are merely ‘money through land acquisition. the attorney for the plaintiff within thirty (30) days after the completion of the period David S. Brandt in our pockets excursions’ It is the government who of publication or personal service outside of the jurisdiction. Brandt & Associates Friday, March 02, 2012 Page 3 New Bishop Kenneth Richards visits Montserrat Newly ordained Catho- celebration on Wednesday, He converted from lic Bishop of St John’s- February 8. Anglican to the Catholic Basseterre Reverend Monsi- The pledge to build faith. He attended a Catho- gnor Kenneth David Oswin up the body of Christ, his lic school and was an altar Richards will visit the St. Church and to remain in server as a youth. Patrick’s church parish and unity of that body together In 1985, Reverend community of Montserrat with the Order of Bish- Richards was ordained as a for just over weeklong stay ops under the authority of priest and has worked in the beginning Sunday afternoon, the successor St Peter the archdiocese in his hometown March 4, 2012. Apostle was made on Feb. as parish vicar, pastor and The bishop will on ar- 8 at the Holy Family Cathe- director for vocations. rival, travel directly to the dral Catholic Church in St. Archbishop Donald Re- new Lookout St. Patrick’s R John’s, Antigua in the pres- ese, former bishop of the C Church where a welcome ence of hundreds and a live diocese, was the Principal celebration will take place. television audience. Consecrator. Consecrator He will preach a Lenten Bishop Richards an- Bishop was Robert River Retreat during the week and swered “I do,” when asked and Gabriel Malzaire. They will be the main celebrant at if he would render obedience were among more than 30 the mass on Sunday, March faithfully to the succes- priest and deacons from 11, which will be the St. sor and to guide the whole the Diocesans of St John’s- Patrick’s Day mass and mark people of God in the way of Basseterre who witnessed the opening of celebrations salvation. the consecration. of St. Patrick’s Day Week of The new bishop prom- Fr. George Agger and celebrations. ised to be a good shepherd Mrs. Lyne Cassell, repre- The bishop after his and seek out the sheep that sented the R C parish in huge welcome in Basseterre, stray and gather them to the Montserrat at the ordina- St. Kitts Nevis where the Lord’s fold. tion. diocese is also headquar- Reverend Richards was Among his other func- tered under the Diocese of born in St Catherine, Ja- tions and duties while on Reverand Monsignor Kenneth David Oswin Richards St. John’s-Basseterre, was maica and was appointed by island, the bishop will meet ordained in a very solemn Pope Benedict XVI. the local press on Friday 9.

the police” do need to treat DCP Paul Morris resigns information from the public confidentially and with re- spect, otherwise it’s all self defeating,” concluding that as Governor promises there will be changes in the police force. In an earlier statement while speaking about Mor- shake-up of the Service ris’ resignation, he said he was considering all aspects His Excellency, the said that Morris was en- “that confidence has been of the administration of the Governor Adrian Davis in titled to make such a deci- shaken somewhat by re- Royal Montserrat Police his monthly press confer- sion under the terms of his cent events.” Service in light of the find- ence, now scheduled for contract. “It’s my determination ings of the report resulting the fourth Wednesday of He was asked about to change the police force from the recent investiga- each month, confirmed that the state of confidence so that the community has tion by police officers from Deputy Commissioner of following reports of police some confidence… but it is the Cayman Islands and Police Paul Morris tendered misconduct within the Po- very high on my agenda,” Bermuda. his resignation from the lice service, resulting so far he concluded. As to whether there Royal Montserrat Police in criminal charges being He was questioned were further actions being Service. brought against Sargeant on the public’s concern brought against others re- During the press con- Ottley Laborde. about confidentiality in as- sulting from the report of the ference on Wednesday, “I think its’ absolutely sisting police investiga- Investigations, Governor Feb. 22, 2012, the Gover- critical that the commu- tion. While reiterating his Davis says the details of the nor reported that Mr. Morris nity have confidence in disappointment in people report are being reviewed gave no grounds for his the police,” the Governor who are not prepared to by the Director of Public resignation. He however said as he recognized, give information, he said Deputy Commissioner Paul Morris cont’d. on page 10 The Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) is inviting applications, from suitably qualified Nationals to fill the position of Director: Legal and Governance Division, based in the OECS Secretariat, Saint Lucia.

Applicants are requested to obtain full lists of responsibilities and other details associated with the post from the OECS website www.oecs.org or URL http://www.oecs.org/component/jobgroklist/184/ legal-counsel---oecs-secretariat . Page 4 Friday, March 02, 2012 Letters/Opinion E d i t o r i a l An o p e n l e t t e r w i t h Was the jubilation about truth and a s i m p l e q u e s t i o n ! justice served, or just the corruptible? If not much else it has been touted and attempts are made to To e v e r y Mo n t s e r r a t i a n h e r e a n d a b r o a d make conditions created by the new 2010 Constitution brought I am writing this OPEN regular incandescent bulbs, for the immediate installa- about at least, an awareness of many poor attitudes and wrong letter, to ask the simple ques- I use only energy efficient tion of a Geothermal Energy tion:- bulbs, and only use lights Plant. Yet our Government doings committed over the years. Habits and wrong doings, illegali- That is, We the Gov- in the rooms that I happen is STILL going ahead and ties and human denigrations, that are now not even considered but ernment and residents of to be in, I do not open my installing a much LARGER accepted as culture. Montserrat, are supposed to fridge or freezer more than Fossil Fueled Generator En- Much of these the culprits will blame on the volcanic crisis, but love this beautiful Emerald necessary.. gine and spending some $36 we say it only served to exasperate the situation, bringing out the Island, and are openly invit- My bill for actual elec- MILLION Dollars to do latent evil that have for a long time existed within our community, ing our displaced Montser- tricity consumed was $197.15 this!, when in yesterday’s when materialism, moving up to a new car and a house walked ratian’s to return home. Our not too bad! HOWEVER - American News, it states that all over morality and goodness. These often ignored the need to be Government speaks of invit- My Fuel Surcharge was an by this summer (June/July) ing Five Star Hotels; Con- additional $334.88 to make the price of gas/fuel will be educated about things good in the world, that would lead many to dominiums; Villas and light my total electric bill $532.03 over $5.00 US per US gallon mistake choices that seem to elevate one’s status rather than those Industry Investors, to come plus another $47.00 for my (less than an imperial gal- which will endear to greatness in dignity and humility, recognising to Montserrat to build and set water, to make my GRAND lon) Diesel Fuel Prices Will that we exist through, by and for each other. up their businesses. TOTAL bill from MUL was NEVER GO DOWN. It is not Can we blame it on a a ‘not too long ago’, renewed and much Well, I am writing this $579.03 rocket science to see that this discussed statement which said, ‘studiation beat education’? Some as a returning Montserratian, Yes that was $532.03.. beautiful island will continue of it perhaps, since in our view the statement may have been mis- being a single person on For $197.15 worth of electric- to Spiral downwards, without understood by some and misconstrued by others. But there was a small pension, was very ity used. WOW.. OUCH! any end in sight! shocked to receive my lat- How does a person to So all those single par- something else the author of the phrase said, and echoed later in est electric bill this month! live on this island, or invest ents who are not working or song, by another, our world famous soca artist, both of these well And to think that I do not in any small/large scale busi- even those who are working known and even loved men, which had to do with what it now ap- have many of the electrical ness, with the electric bills of and getting a minimum wage, pears to be so engrained and often heard mentioned. That is the conveniences, or home en- this nature. This is one of the or those many retired on a sin of grudgeness. Indeed is a root of many evils the major of them tertainment equipment, pool, reasons that for the past six fixed income, I ASK WHAT being corruption. iron; use an electric kettle, no years, I have been writing and ARE THEY/WE TO DO? At the end of the case Regina vs Warren Cassell where the com- air conditioning, or have any speaking/promoting the need Capt. John plainant was an American who managed to convince three men with very mixed up ambitions ‘about’ Montserrat, he was sentenced to five years imprisonment. There was, to TMR anyway, what seemed A t h o u g h t f o r c o n s i d e r a t i o n to be an unusual phase of jubilation, which when questioned, most of the time had nothing to do with whether he deserved to be im- a n d d i s c u s s i o n prisoned or not. But just aside when one sees that one of the charges allowed for Th i s w o u l d h a v e b e e n a w o n d e r f u l p l a c e fine OR imprisonment, or both, taking the circumstances of the case "In any country where will display it in every imag- Those who don't have and the circumstances of the persons involved, a certain amount of talent and virtue produce inable way. money will ruin themselves doubt creeps into the mind as to how everything came about. no advancement, money If their ostentation does with vain efforts to con- In trials, there are times when evidence, some known and un- will be the national god. Its not exceed their fortune, ceal their poverty. That is known do not get into court room which might have impacted the inhabitants will either have all will be well. But if their one kind of affluence: the result of that trial. This might have been very easily one such case, but to possess money or make ostentation does exceed their outward sign of wealth for then we await the result of an appeal when we may learn more. others believe that they do. fortune they will ruin them- a small number, the mask But how could the kind of discussion and rejoicing did take place Wealth will be the highest selves. In such a country, the of poverty for the majority, virtue, poverty the greatest greatest fortunes will vanish and a source of corruption that did? What was it all about, when everything that was said on vice. Those who have money in the twinkling of an eye. for all." his behalf, in the social reports and in the court room could hardly be disputed if at all. Of course they were not tributes or eulogies, when often the hypocrisies are voiced and aired, niceties that make some Our Scripture Verse Today cringe. So what was it all about? Did have anything to do with the evils mentioned earlier? And who are guilty of these? The scripture A Day Late And A Prayer Short verse that speaks to ‘can cast the first stone’ comes to mind. Pray without ceasing. - 1 school, and I felt terrible. Maybe we can leave it right here and suggest that it would really Thessalonians 5:17 (NRSV) My granddaughters may have Monday morning, I woke up eager been in school, but I am the one who be good that all of those people who were rejoicing in the misfortune to pray for my granddaughters. Eight and learned a lesson. If I had been praying of an unfortunate situation, may try a search for truth and justice. eleven years old, they were attending for my granddaughters every day, I Already the fruits of some good from the new Constitution may be their first day in a new school. I had would have prayed for them on their ripening, but laws are never written for just one set of people, and planned to pray that they would have first day in their new school no matter so they must be exercised with fairness and justice. Sadly, when a good experience, dedicated teachers, what the time zone. God is constant, most are asked about the facts, they know so little or nothing about and kind friends. Just as I settled down and prayer is available to us at all to focus on my prayer, I realized I had times. I don’t want to pray just when I them. That at the end of the day is a bad reflection of our culture. made a mistake in timing. have a special request; I want to build My granddaughters had moved a daily discipline of praying, especially with their parents to Beijing, China, for for my family. The Montserrat Reporter the year. Their school in China was in Prayer: O God, we want to be as Published by: Montserrat Printing & Publishing, Inc. - Editor: Bennette Roach - a time zone 14 hours ahead of mine, consistent in communicating with Office: Davy Hill, Mailing Address: P.O. Box 306, Davy Hill, Montserrat, W.I. so their first day of school was long you as you are in communicating Typeset and Printed by Montserrat Printing & Publishing, Inc. - [email protected]. over. They had eaten supper and were with us. Teach us to speak to you Tel. (664) 491-4715 Fax: (664) 491-2430 E-mail: [email protected] already asleep. I had not prayed for and listen to you throughout every or [email protected] - Web Site: http://www.themontserratreporter.com them before their first day at the new day. Amen. Friday, March 02, 2012 Page 5

So l i d Wa s t e Ma n a g e m e n t w o r k s h o p s e e k s t o e s t a b l i s h s t r a t e g y f o r Mo n t s e r r a t by Rondell Grant Officer. development of a solid waste sons within the Methodist Mr. Lesmond Maglior, Senior Programme Officer The Environmental A one day consulta- strategy for Montserrat. community and almost all (CEHI) Department in conjunc- tive workshop attended by Speaking at the open- persons that I interacted tion with the Ministry of workers from the Ministry of ing ceremony Permanent with commented on how Health will develop a new Health, the Environmental Secretary in the Ministry of clean Montserrat was. They strategy to manage solid Health Department, rep- Health, Mr. Elijah Silcott, said they have never been waste on Montserrat. Two resentatives from various told the participants that the to such a country where ev- members of the Caribbean organizations and agencies, initiative to develop such erything looks so clean and Environmental Health Insti- NGOs, and members of the a strategy was embedded nice. So yes we’re saying tute (CEHI) were on island media was held on Thursday, in the strategic develop- within our own selves we assisting the government in February 16, at the Disaster ment plan for the ministry have challenges but we are facilitating the process. The Management Coordination of health and is one of the doing much better than other facilitators were Miss Sher- Agency (DMCA) Media greater goals of the Sustain- persons and we will still maine Clauzel, Programme Centre in St John’s. The able Development Plan. want to step the antenna up Officer and Lesmond Ma- workshop was designed to “Early in January we higher such that we become gloire, Senior Programme engage stakeholders in the had about 115 or 125 per- that standard by which oth- ers take pattern after...” Mr.

Silcott said at the opening of Officer(CEHI) Programme Clauzel, Shermaine Miss the workshop. Ea r l a n d Co u n t e s s o f We s s e x Principal Environmen- tal Health officer Mr. Trevor Howe explained the impor- a r r i v e o n Mo n t s e r r a t o n Fr i d a y tance of the exercise. “This national consultation is a very important one, as we look at the development of t o t h e e x c l u s i o n o f f u l l c o v e r a g e a solid waste management strategy for Montserrat over the next 15 years. How many b y Th e Mo n t s e r r a t Re p o r t e r of us would have taught that solid waste if properly man- Their Royal Highnesses, services to Education and the to the Governor’s office, of the age at all level of society the Earl and Countess of Wes- Girl Guide movement. fact that the Prince will deliver would have a profound and sex, were to arrive on Montser- The Earl and Countess a message from the Queen, far reaching benefit towards Permanent Secretary of Health, Mr. Elijah Silcott rat 9:00 a.m. on Friday, March of Wessex will also visit St and absolutely no interest in national development and 2, 2012 as part of a part of Kitts and Nevis, Antigua and a luncheon. The Premier obvi- securing a sustainable envi- a global tour to celebrate the Barbuda, St Lucia, Barbados, ously invites whom he pleases, ronment?” he asked. Queen’s Diamond Jubilee. Grenada, Montserrat, and St TMR was told it must rely on He told his audience, They arrive aboard the Vincent and the Grenadines as ‘official’ photographers who “Your contribution today in Royal Fleet Auxiliary (RFA) Fort part of the tour. we would have to buy photos this exercise will no doubt Rosalie at the Little Bay Port, Editor’s note: from. The opportunity to shoot clarify and define a frame- a formal greeting will be held TMR excluded from main video as well as recording work that answers the ques- for the Royal Couple, following events referred to as private: live the speech, completely tions of how the service which they would inspect a The Montserrat Reporter discounted. would be provided? Who Guard of Honour, comprising will not report any further The next exclusion was for should provide the service members of The Royal Montser- on the Prince’s visit as this the couple’s visit to the MVO and under what condition rat Defence Force, members of medium was excluded from from where they were to take does this take place?” he The Royal Montserrat Police some main events to which the a helicopter tour of the ravaged said. Service and Montserrat Sec- general public is not invited. south. Again TMR must access Programme Officer at ondary School Cadet Corps. Such as that referred to as the photos from the local official CEHI Shermaine Clauzel, Following the inspection luncheon, reserved for invitees photographer. who presented on the topic they will drive to Government of the Premier at the Cultural As has been the habit ‘Problems with solid waste’, House for an Investiture cer- Centre. in recent years, no invitation told the participants that emony for Mrs Oeslyn Jem- TMR’s objection to the extended to TMR to witness improper storage of waste motte who was earlier this exclusion was clearly stated and cover the investiture of cont’d. on page 10 year awarded the MBE for her Queen’s awards. Participants of the Waste Management workshop Recently we wrote of the mar- ginalisation and what appears to be an attempt to see the demise of the local print me- dia and television. (See the Editorial section at www. themontserra- treporter.com.) Royal High- nesses, the Earl and Countess of Wessex. (Photo courtesy Nation- News.com) Page 6 Friday, March 02, 2012 Sand miners accept option of using the Plymouth Port for sand export

Last year at the last Gov- Level from three to two which the north from the A truck dumps sand on a barge at the Port in Plymouth, Montserrat. ernor’s press conference that allowed for daytime access Belham. Heavy the Premier Meade attended to the Exclusion Zone. There Plant Associates a he was asked the question came the relaxation of entry conglomeration of whether in light of the on- into the exclusion zone mak- most sand miners going discussions about con- ing it possible for the sand came out against structing a jetty at Isles Bay, miners and the government what was claimed any thought was being given to turn their attention away as a move aimed to the use of the jetty in Plym- from the awaited Environ- at stifling their op- outh. The Premier responded mental Impact Assessment eration. They com- that as he looked up to the on sand mining and a jetty at plained when work mountain he did not think that Isles Bay. started on the Nant- anything would happen in the The sand miners showed es river road reha- near future. little interest as they belly- bilitation project, However, in a few weeks ached about the fact that new which required traf- from then, in November 2011 road traffic laws required them fic to flow through the Scientific Advisory Com- to reduce their truck loads in the Olveston sub- mittee (SAC) lowered Hazard order to transport sand to division, whereby

Director of the Disaster Management Coordination Agency (DMCA) Billy Darroux and owner of Shamrock Industries Ltd. Nigel Osborne discuss the first day of operations at Port Plymouth on February 21, 2012.

they were not allowed to carry tort to the sand miners. ‘…it briefed he said. In addition any trucks loaded with sand to was unfortunate that the sand he said the miners were given the north. miners were thinking the de- that extended period over the Chedmond Browne, for- cision was taken to stifle their Christmas break to stock up mer member of parliament operation. There was never material delaying the start during the 2001-6 session a move to prevent the sand of the Nantes river project spoke on behalf of the sand miners form carrying out their to February. He said, ‘There miners. “You’re asking the operation.’ was no decision to stop the sand mining industry, you The PWD director said trucks from using the bypass are asking the whole industry the decision was taken last but they must do so with the to sit and wait while you fix September to reduce the rate stipulated reduced capacity of a sector of the road and you of the truck who are operating 8 tons per axle.’ are denying them access to a on the road…it must not be Meanwhile the EIA re- bypass,” said. seen as a decision taken over port surfaced which did not But Ron Beardsley PWD night because it was done favour sand mining down director had this to say in re- last year and the miners were the mouth of the Belham nor the construction of a jetty at Isles Bay beach, which is now being populated by beach lovers. The sand miners quickly turned their attention to the Plymouth jetty as they followed the lead of Nigel Osborne and Shamrock In- dustries to stockpile sand at Lover’s Lane and in turn shipping from the reopened Plymouth port. Premier and Minister of Finance Reuben Meade responded as he announced a 50% reduction on export charges for a limited time. This after the Premier out- lined the assistance his gov- ernment provided to the effort of getting their first shipment out at Plymouth port. The photos supplied with this story are from the Government Information Unit. Unfortunately TMR had no knowledge and had Seven trucks were used to load a 3000 ton barge with sand from the Belham Valley last week. This was the first time in more than 15 years the not been informed of the Port Plymouth was used for shipping. quickly planned shipment from Plymouth Friday, March 02, 2012 Page 7 Attorney Cassell found guilty cont’d. from page 1 an offence if he— (a) conceals from information provided by the On September xx 2007 the ference of ownership of the above The defence told the jury: Counts 3 – 11: each for criminal property DPP’s office in its rough form and defendant sent an emai1 titled mentioned lots to the complainant And that’s what the bankers did. PROCURING EXECUTION OF (4) A person guilty of an may not flow. Offer to Rooney re Providence is not extinguished with the defen- They spread the financial matters VALUABLE SECURITY BY DECEP- offence under this section is The prosecution posited Estate (Rooney's exhibit 01VIR- dant's assumption of directorship of Warren Cassell and Casell and TION: Contrary to section 225(2) liable— that Cassell bought the majority 26-0MR-26D or pages 253-258) and or ownership. Lewis out like a sheet. And in of the Penal Code, in that Warren (b) on conviction on indict- shareholder’s Walter Wood’s 60% to Mr. Hogarth Sergeant, the Finally the prosecution relied all that exposure there was no Cassell and Cassell and Lewis ment, to imprisonment for a term interest in Providence Estate Ltd. complainant's lawyer in Montser- on evidence they offered to show concealment of a single dollar let Incorporated between the 1st not exceeding 14 years or to a that he subsequently replaced rat, offering 3 options to resolve - Cassell & Lewis Inc., and the alone 1.5 million dollars. day of January 2007 and 30th fine without limit or to both. Wood as the Director, then becom- matters with the complainant. defendant purportedly as direc- In his summation the de- day of June 2011, with a view to The Sentencing: ing sole director of the company Inter a1i'a he also stated that, tor of PEL sold at least 10 lots at fence attorney spoke to the jury: gain for themselves, dishonestly 1. On first count for Conspir- he sold the company’s lots. On "first and foremost when I bought Providence Estate including lots His lordship will tell you that the procured (nine different persons), acy to defraud the 2nd Accused, July 30th 2007 in the presence the shares from Mr. Wood, he 26 and 27 and between the period Crown must prove the guilt of the to execute a valuable security Cassell & Lewis Incorporated is of a Virginian Notary Public, in indicated to me that Mr. Rooney 21st September 2007 to 28th defendants beyond a reasonable namely cheques, land transfers fined $125,000.00 to be paid in ,consideration of $300,000 US was either dead or avoiding… May 2008 were able to generate doubt. In considering the evidence memorandum and a wire transfer two (2) years in default two (2) Wood transferred his 60% owner- Wood, in an interrogatory approximately $1.523 million EC ladies and gentlemen of the jury, for (various amounts) totaling over years imprisonment. ship of PEL to Cassell and Lewis during a civil suit in Virginia USA, or $564,300 US of which none What is proof beyond a reason- about $1,530,767.25 Eastern Accused No.1 Warren Cas- Ltd, a Montserrat company solely said that the defendant contacted was conveyed to or kept in es- able doubt? Caribbean Currency, by deception, sell is discharged. owned by the defendant. him in May 2007 in reference to crow for the complainant. In the end following the namely by falsely representing 2. On Second Count - both In the meantime Owen buying his (Wood's) 60% of PEL, It was out of that the money Judge’s own summation and to the various persons that they Accused Warren Cassell and Rooney who owned 40% of the that the defendant did not tell laundering charge arose. direction to the jury of nine, were lawfully entitled to sell land Cassell & Lewis Incorporated are company had between himself him that the complainant had died Defence Case Summation they returned a verdict of guilty, namely, various lots of land and discharged. and Wood, who had funded the and that at no time did he learn The defendant’s attorney upon which the judge eventually property owned by Providence 3. Counts 3 -11 - Accused entire company, had agreements unequivocally of the complain- presented the defence to the pronounced sentence. Estate Limited. No. 1 Warren Cassell is sentenced to own some of the lots of the ant's death charges in his cross examination The last information on Section 225(2) reads: (2) to two (2) years imprisonment. company outright. Some of the The prosecution moved on charging on the way that there this matter that while Cassell, a Any person who dishonestly, Accused No.2 - Cassell lots were registered in his name the grounds: On September 21 were several procedural errors specialist in Intellectual Property with a view to gain for himself or & Lewis Inc. is discharged on others not. Both men had made 2007, Wood submitted an af- during the trial. He cross examined Law, sits in prison, found guilty another or with intent to cause counts 3-11 . financial arrangements between fidavit (Registrar of Companies the complainant for more than a of acting illegally in the transfer loss to another, by any deception 4. Count 12 - Accused is them as to ownership division of exhibit pages 690-691) to the day testing his credibility and his and sale of shares from one of the procures the execution of a valu- sentenced to five (5) years im- the lands. High Court in Montserrat saying reliability among other things. original shareholders of 53 acres able security shall be guilty of an prisonment. The prosecution in its sum- that he was a director of PEL and The persons including promi- of land to himself and company, offence and liable to imprisonment 5. Counts 3-12 are to run mary showed that there was he had sold all his shares in the nent lawyer, named in the indict- an Appeal is being filed and an for seven years. concurrently, that means a total some confusion as to the exis- company to Cassell and Lewis ment as having bought lands application made for his release Count 12: MONEY LAUN- of five (5) years imprisonment. tence of Rooney and whether he which is solely owned by Warren from PEL were questioned by the on bail pending the appeal. DERING; CONTRARY TO section The prosecution supported was dead or alive. Cassell, that he was aware that defence as to their beliefs and Last year, Casell starred in 118(a) of the Proceeds Crime Act their charges with several wit- It is alleged that during the company was struck off for information when they bought his second season of his Warren 2010; for that WARREN CASSELL nesses including the complainant this meeting one of the parties not paying taxes between 1990 the lands, some ascertaining that Cassell Show which was filmed Between and 1st January 2007 who in well-rehearsed format intimated that the complainant and 2001 and that as a director they checked to make sure the in Antigua and initially aired on and 30th Day June 2011, in the continually accused the defendant was dead. On July 30th 2007 of the company he authorized the company was in “good standing” ABS TV as well as on television Overseas Territory of Montserrat, of having hijacked his company. in the presence of a Virginian application to restore the com- and that Cassell had the authority stations in his native Montserrat, concealed certain criminal prop- Summary of prosecutions case Notary Public, in consideration of pany to the Register to transfer to sell, offering advice to the same St Kitts & Nevis. erty namely EC$1,530,767.25 The following is a very brief $300,000 US Wood transferred his shares and to allow Warren on the way. QC Annesta Weeks and being the proceeds of Criminal look at the Prosecution’s sum- his 60% ownership of PEL to Cas- Cassell to be appointed a director That led the defence to of- senior Crown Counsel Oris Sul- Conduct. mary of the evidence and by no sell and Lewis Ltd, a Montserrat of the company. fer in its summation of the case livan appeared the Queen in the 118.(1) Subject to subsec- means the totality of the evi- company solely owned by the At this stage the defendant to the jury - when they bought matter. tion (2), a person is guilty of dence. The excerpts were taken defendant. was the majority shareholder in their parcels they understood At the end there was sur- PEL by virtue of Wood's sale of and knew they were buying from prised jubilation in some quarters ISLAND OF MONTSERRAT 60% ownership in PEL to him. “Providence Estate Limited. They of the people, mixed reaction oth- IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUSTICE Shareholding status in a company also understood and knew that erwise, and those who opined that (majority or otherwise) does not Warren Cassell was a director of at best the matter was one for A.D. 2012 mean that directorship of the PEL. There was no evidence from the civil courts. There have been [PROBATE] company is automatic. One has to any of them or anybody else that much discussion in the gossip and be elected into that position by the either of the defendants were discussion corridors as might be In the Estate of Frances Arabella Joseph, deceased present Board of Directors. dishonest or acted deceitfully. expected in this case which was LEGAL NOTICE The prosecution promoted The bank evidence on ques- considered as “high profile”. NOTICE is hereby given that after the expiration of fourteen (14) days from the date that Cassell was wrong to sell tion from the defence whether in Juror struck off register hereof, application will be made in the Registry of the High Court of Justice for an Order lots before he registered himself all the transactions they reported Meanwhile, in a matter that that Letters of Administration in the Estate of Frances Arabella Joseph late of as director of PEL owning 60% on in evidence if they suspected followed Cassell’s sentencing, a Virgin Island, who died on the 20th. day of November, 2011 be granted to James Bass of the shares and that he was anything suspicious. E.g. one juror who serve in the case has of Cheap End the lawful attorney of Walter Joseph the natural son of the deceased as single director not authorized response: My duties to report been banned for life from serving and one of the persons entitled to take Letters of Administration of her Estate. to sell property on behalf of the suspicious activites. Such suspi- in the Montserrat jurisdiction. company. cious activities are reported to the The female juror was asked to ALL persons claiming to be beneficially interested therein are requested forthwith to Cassell had in the meantime FIU or if I need a referral I send to be struck off the register Friday send particulars to us the undersigned. applied to the Registrar and re- our compliance officer…I have not morning by judge Redhead for FURTHER any person objecting to the issuance of a Grant to the Applicant should stored the company that had been been informed of any suspicious having a phone in her possession notify the Registrar of the High Court of Justice, whose address is: Office of the struck off the register. Rooney activities been reported of Warren while she was sequestered during Registrar General, Brades, Montserrat, not later than fourteen (14) days from the date had later applied to restore the Cassell or Cassell & Lewis. the trial. In addressing the court of this notice. company. Cassell had offered Another reported: As compli- the juror said it was an honest Dated this 9th. day of February, 2012 Rooney to purchase his interest ance officer, part of my duties mistake and apologised for her in the company. was to report any suspicious actions. The judge told the woman ALLEN MARKHAM & ASSOCIATES The prosecution believed activity to the authorities. I have that she could have been fined or Solicitors for the Applicant that even if the defendant was never reported any suspicious confined for contempt of court. This notice is published by Allen Markham & Associates Barristers & Solicitors now a legitimate director of PEL activity regarding Warren Cassell The jury was sequestered whose address for Service is Banks, Montserrat. with 60% ownership, PEL's trans- or Cassell & Lewis. after summations began. Page 8 Friday, March 02, 2012 Kid’s time - In your own korner

Hello everyone – It is kid’s time with Auntie Lyka “In Your Korner”. I hope you are studying hard. It will soon be sports day. I hope you are practising for that big day. And remember to read book as you go along. The more you read, the more things you will know. The more that you learn, the more places you’ll go.

Continued from February 10, 2012...... terribly saddened. But what could he do? He “Are you hurt little one?” he asked her gen- was attached to the cliff and could go nowhere. tly as she dropped her pollen all around. “I A Butterfly So Rare He consulted with the bees who came regularly think my wing is torn,” she gasped breathlessly. to visit. Several of them volunteered to help. by Adrienne Foster Potter They knew of the butterfly’s bravery in saving “Here, drink my nectar, then lay down and rest,” began her journey downward. This was much he told her kindly. “I’ve waited so long for you the flower, and they were grateful because they easier than the first trip, but she didn’t forget needed his nectar. They discussed a plan and to come and now I see why it took so long. to watch out for the eagle. Once she saw him What a difficult journey you’ve had!” The brave then a small squadron of the best bees on the far away and quickly flew into a little cloud and island began to swarm towards the ship. Other and rare little butterfly drank until she was con- hovered there until she was sure he was gone. tent and then collapsed in sleep. A bee came bees heard of their plan and joined in the attack. in the morning with honey in his mouth and the When at last she came back to ground level As quietly as is possible for bees they made flower said, “Would you please put a little bit of she stopped to visit the sister flower, who was their way towards the ship and into the open that honey on this butterfly’s wing and patch it excited to see window of the captain’s cabin. They saw the up?” He did so very willingly, and ever so care- her and learn butterfly, looking wilted in her cage, and quickly fully. of her brother’s moved to open it. She was free! They all flew welfare. She towards the window and the captain looked up The butterfly awoke later in the day and felt heard all about something on her wing. “It’s just honey,” the from his bridge just in time to see them flying at the journey top speed toward the island. He cursed at his flower told her. Let it stay for awhile until your and about the wing mends. You can sleep here until then.” bad luck and resolved to return to the island the stories the next day and recapture her. The butterfly thanked him, drank some more brother shared. nectar, and slept some more. The next day While they The little butterfly thanked the brave bees and she felt much better and began to talk with the talked they sent them on their way, with mouths full of flower. He told her of the ships he had seen way didn’t notice that a ship had anchored in the bay pollen from her friends, the flowers. She sent out on the ocean, of a waterspout passing by, and a boat was rowing towards the shore. They thanks with them for the kind brother flower, and all about the fishes he saw jumping out of didn’t realize until it was too late that a net was wishing she could see him again some day. The the sea. Together they watched the sundown suddenly surrounding the butterfly and she was next day all the flowers and the neighboring and the twilight, and the rising of the moon. He trapped! bees kept watch and saw when the boat landed showed her the evening star. on the beach. They warned the butterfly and “What a beautiful specimen you’ll make for my she hid inside the hollow of a tree until the cap- She slept again in peace and comfort, and the daughter’s collection!” exclaimed the captain of next day they talked of more of the wonders of tain became discouraged. “It’s like this island the ship, who had butterflies from all over the is haunted,” he told his men. “The butterfly has life. He told her of the shooting stars he saw world pinned to a wall in his cabin that would from the cliff, of the squirrels in the pine trees disappeared.” The flowers giggled and the bees soon be taken to his home. But first I’m go- buzzed. up above and the nuts they sometimes threw at ing to keep you in a cage so I can draw pictures the eagles. She told him all about his sister far of you. She was taken back to the ship and The captain and his men returned to their ship below, and how she worried about him. And she put in a small cage, just large enough to fan but each day for three days they returned to told him about the bird who almost ate her and her wings. There she stayed for days, long- look for the butterfly and each day her friends the rain that tried to ruin her wings before they ing for the freedom she had lost. The captain hid her. The bees told a snake of her plight were first dried. “What a rare and brave little drew various pictures of her and the crew came and on the last day he came out of the bushes butterfly you are!” he exclaimed. in one by one to look at her. How humiliating! and bit the captain on the leg. He was carried She stayed a week until her wing was healed She wept at night and fanned her wings in the to the boat and rowed back to the ship, where and then the flower helped her remove the daytime, afraid she would lose the ability to fly. a doctor treated him. Convinced the island honey. She planted a butterfly kiss on one of She imagined herself flying high above the cliffs was enchanted, he left the next day and never his petals as they said their goodbyes. What a of the island and at night she dreamed she was returned. The little butterfly lived a long happy good and caring friend he had been! It felt good free. life, making an annual trek up to the cliff to visit to know that she had succeeded in saving his the brother flower with a little squadron of bees Word came to the brother flower high on the who kept her safe from the eagle. life. The butterfly took a step into the wind and cliff of the little butterfly’s plight and he was Mystery Mosaic Qu e s t i o n Ti m e Colour all the sections containing numbers that can be Th e Fi r s t Ch i l d t o s e n d i n t h e divided by 2 what do you see? c o r r e c t c t a n s w e r w i n s a g i f t . Question: List four uses of the tongue. Pre-School Corner Hello to you my preschool friends. This week we continue to look at our final Matching.f i n d t h e c o r r e c t s h a d o w s . I hope you had fun.

Twin Match Up Find the twins that match. Connect the dots

See you next week right here In Your Own Korner. Where we will have fun Kids write your stories, tell us about your- selves. Email or post - Write to Aunty Lyka, at P.O. Box 306, Davy Hill, or send email to: [email protected] Friday, March 02, 2012 Page 9

Mo n t s e r r a t B r a n c h o f t h e B ritish R e d C r o s s d i s t r i b u t e s Ch r i s t m a s g i f t s in Ja n u a r y

The distribution of gifts to children has become a Christmas tradition that is upheld by the Montserrat Branch of the British Red Cross (MBBRC) at its annual Christmas party each year. Due to the late arrival of the gifts this year the children were presented with Christmas gifts distributed to Little House Academy, St. Augustine Primary, gifts at their various schools. Brades Primary and Lookout Primary Schools Members of the Red Cross board visited the Lookout, Brades, toys to us so that in turn we can cross and the donors from Canada a way of them getting to appreciate Light House Academy St. Augustine present toys to you. for donating these special gifts for toys as not just things or playing but and schools, and presented a range Head teacher at the Look Out the children I know that they were things for learning as well. of toys to students on Tuesday, Primary School, Miss Edith Duberry anticipating the gifts earlier on but Miss Ann-Marie Dewar is the January 31, 2012. thanked the MBBRC on behalf of none the less I think that they are head teacher of the St. Augustine Secretary of the MBBRC the students. “On behalf of the quite happy to receive the gifs at Primary School, the final stop. Miss Eloise Irish said the gifts were pupils of the Look Out Primary this time…” The students gathered at donated in partnership with an over- School I extend sincerest gratitude Following that stop, head their assembly post where they seas Red Cross associate. “It gives to the Montserrat Branch of the teacher of the Light House Com- welcomed their guests and gift me great pleasure to be here this British Red Cross and its partners munity Academy Miss Rosemond bearers. morning on behalf of the Montserrat for presenting us with these lovely Meade plan to include the gifts in “On behalf of St. Augustine branch of the British Red Cross. We Christmas gifts in January. We have her language lesson. “I take this School we want to say a very big are happy to be here and as prom- been waiting for them a long time. opportunity to thank the Red Cross thank you to the Red Cross and to ised in December at our Christmas I appreciate the kind gesture and for including Light House Com- Mr. Benn for so generously giving party and also on the media Radio I trust that you would appreciate munity Academy in its generous us these gifts,” the head teacher Montserrat that we will be present- them and take good care of them. giving. I know that the children will pronounced. ing kids with gifts… We have 125 The board members next stop appreciate the toys given to them “I’ve had a peep at them and students and we will be presenting was at the Brades Primary School. here today. As a matter of fact I am they are truly lovely gifts. We’re 125 gifts today meaning all of you Head teacher Mr. Gregory Julius going to personally ensure that they dealing with children here and children here will be able to receive extended thanks on behalf of the appreciate them, because right after Christmas is for children…children a gift compliments the Montserrat students. “I would just like to say you leave and they each receive their just appreciate it so much when Red cross and also Mr. Benn Vorady on behalf of the students, staff presents we will start our language people take the time out to remem- in Canada. He continues to provide members of the various primary class based on the gifts they have ber them and to give them gifts,” support year after year in presenting schools a hearty thank you to red received, so at least that would be Miss Dewar said. Page 10 Friday, March 02, 2012 Abstract Mo n t s e r r a t To u r i s m - Co n s u l t a n c y Se r v i c e s "The Montserrat Tourist Board is in the process of producing the next phase of Montserrat's Tourism Mo n t s e r r a t : La n d o f Development Plan (TDP3) 2012-2015. Interested Organizations/individuals are invited to submit a tender for this project. Costed proposals should be submitted to the Director of Tourism Ag. Montserrat Tourist Board, Brades, Montserrat by 4.00 p.m. Wednesday, 7 March 2012." setting r o k e n o p e s a n d out objectives, methodology and main activities, and provide a work-plan with milestones and dates B H (week numbers). Costs should include a breakdown of fees and all expenses. The proposal should include a short relevant biographical resume of the consultant/s, making clear Go l d e n Op p o r t u n i t i e s how the consultant's knowledge, skills and recent experience fulfill the required competences. The following are for consideration and are explained in full as they appear in the Terms of Editor’s Note: The University of the West Indies Open Campus in Montserrat is in- Reference which may be obtained from The Tourist Board as above. (see the advertisement at www. viting the press to the Annual St. Patrick’s Day Lecture to be held in the Conference themontserratreporter.com) Room at the Cultural Centre in Little Bay at 7.30 pm on Monday March 12, 2011. Context Following is an abstract of as a recent story about a 4.00 grammes and the right people Montserrat is embarking on an ambitious programme of strategic investments aimed at stimulating the presentation to be made am ferry departing the island in place to encourage wealth and facilitating the growth of the private sector and the development of the island. by: would have us believe. creation for the wider popula- In addition the GoM is in the process of rationalising the functions and mandate of tourism, culture, By Mr. Winston White BA, We know that there are tion? Or is it the responsibility conservation and Diaspora engagement portfolios. MBA the diehards who declare of the citizens of Montserrat Recipient Two years ago, former that they will never leave the to create those golden op- The main recipients of the report are the Government of Montserrat (GoM), the UK Department British Prime Minister, Tony beautiful emerald isle. But portunities to counter broken for International Development (DFID) and the Montserrat Tourist Board. Blair, said, “The great test of what of those who feel they hopes? The Scope The main purpose of the consultancy is to provide the Government of Montserrat with a tourism a country is whether people have no choice but to leave? We know speeches have development plan that will form the basis for implementing its tourism development strategy as outlined are trying to get into it, or to What is preventing them from the ability to inspire but how seizing the many golden op- do we transform them into in the SDP. get out of it.” As we reflect on Methodology portunities which present action and tangible develop- the struggle of our forefathers 1. The consultant will review Montserrat’s current TDP2 Project Memorandum and log frame, GoM we need to ask: “What exactly themselves? ments that can be appreciated, Tourism Policy, Project Annual Reviews and Reports, DFID PSD Advisor visit reports, related tourism is happening in Montserrat to- Is it for government to respected and be of benefit to studies undertaken over the years, in addition to other background information supplied by the day?” Are people rushing to lead the charge, facilitate a wide cross section of the MTB, Ministry of Tourism, GoM Access Coordinators Office, DFID, and the Governor’s Office. our island or are they leaving the vision and put the pro- country? Outputs Timeframe Reporting requirements Skills Required Waste Management strategy Background MTB and TDP2 countries,” she said. ronmental Health Institute cont’d. from page 5 Tourism is expected to become the main driver in Montserrat’s national economic recovery. is a Technical Institute of can have a negative impact Mr. Magloire led on the Little Bay and Carr’s bay the Caribbean Community especially on small Islands. topic: Waste Strategy Guid- The development of the new town in Little Bay is seen as a vehicle and catalyst for private sector “...as small Islands we have ing Principles; both of them (CARICOM). CEHI was development, while providing GoM with the means and opportunity to address major housing and land to be particularly concern speaking on the general established in 1979 by Gov- constraints. with solid waste. We don’t theme Solid Waste Manage- ernments of the Caribbean, Little Bay Charrette – Engaging the Private Sector have as much land space; ment Strategy. to address environmental The 1st and 2nd Master plans (Buchanan 2001 & GHK 2010) were mainly driven by the need to industries are next to com- Following presenta- concerns and further the replace the lost capital - Plymouth with limited consideration for or engagement of the private sector in mercial activities, next to tions from both facilitators, sustainable development of their development. residential properties so we participants broke into three the region. The Institute's en- Charrette outputs The Charrette held on the 5th – 7th October produced two proposals for improving the 2010 need to be particularly con- groups and presented their vironmental health mandate Master plan. cerned with how we site and findings, opinions and sug- focuses on the impacts of gestions to inform what is human activity on the envi- Access how we manage solid waste Maintaining good transport links between Montserrat and neighbouring islands is identified as crucial because everything is right expected to create a new ronment and the consequent strategy for solid waste man- effects on human health and to the island for three reasons: tourism, which was once the cornerstone of the Montserrat economy, there. The impact would is highly dependent on regular and reliable sea and air access; trade, as there is very little domestic agement in Montserrat. the socio-economic develop- be felt and they would be production on Montserrat, most sectors are heavily dependent on imports; and emergency access, The Caribbean Envi- ment of CARICOM States. felt more so than in a larger required in the event of volcanic eruptions. Documents to review Review all the relevant documentation (relating to) Deputy Commissioner resigns 1. Tourism Board Ordinance (1993) 2. The National Tourism Strategy and Plan (2003) cont’d. from page 3 intendent of Police from ethics and morals have 3. DFID Funded Tourism Development Project (Phase One) Prosecution Ms. Kathy-Ann 2000-2004. gone down. The quality 4. Sustainable Development Plan 5. National and regional economic reports Pyke. Her review will then 12 years ago, on Feb- of service provided by the be communicated to the ruary 25, 2000 TMR pub- force to the community is See attached Terms of Reference (TOR). Attorney General, himself lished a letter from a re- poor, substandard .This is Sincerely and the Premier. ally concerned person who not because the officers are Elveta Chalmers Morris, who was ap- said: “Never in the past lazy; it is because they are Elveta Chalmers pointed Deputy Commis- 20 years -- in fact never deliberately demotivated by Director of Tourism Ag. sioner of Police in 2008, in the history of the Royal the white power structure.” Montserrat Tourist Board was given the responsibility Montserrat Police Force Today the question is P.O. Box 7, Brades during his tenure for the (RMPF) -- has the morale whether the foregoing is Montserrat, West Indies overall administration of the of serving members sunk still the case, as there have Ph: (664) 491 2230/8730 RMPS to include training, to this low.” The letter con- been complaints which Fax: (664) 491 7430 development and budget. tinued to address condi- describe low morale, low www.visitmontserrat.com He previously served a tions within the then force, integrity and lack of confi- Follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/volcanoisland Become a Fan of Montserrat on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/islandofmontserrat four-year stint as Super- saying, “Professionalism, dentiality. Friday, March 02, 2012 Page 11

Fe s t i v a l 50 u p d a t e i n f o r m s o f g r a n d preparation s Events Co-ordinator Miss thwarted. see Montserrat Secondary School to become involved in the planning Veta Wade has begun the work of However Miss Wade is an- (MSS) and the Montserrat Com- of the Festival. “We encourage Events Co-ordinator, Miss Veta Wade promoting and preparing the way nounced that the invitation had munity College participate in the everyone to get involved and help in full for “Festival 50” remained open until February 28, Festival Day programme. make this year great!” she says In an update she reports on 2011. The Festival Logo Competi- in a release, as she encourages the process of inviting persons She has announced that there tion is currently being run with a everyone to start planning your to participate on Festival 50 Sub- will be a new festival structure cov- prize of $1500 EC and a free T-shirt beach fetes, street fetes, village committees which was started on ering, Production, Logistics, Mar- with the winning logo design. carol singing, sing outs, village January 8 at the Festival 2011 keting/Promotion, Finance; some Meanwhile ideas coming out troupes, open mic sessions and Forum, commonly referred to then of these initiatives are expected of the Festival 50 Forum asked pageant shows. as Festival Wash-up, a term used to include Diaspora representatives to see some efforts to restore What character or personality in place of the post mortem on the especially from the UK, Canada and former functions and even training of the 60s wills you be this year, festival. the USA. workshops Miss Goosie, Guppy, One Man Chairman for that event The events co-ordinator an- • Bringing back Salem Band, or Jitterbug? Who do you turned out to be the Premier in- nounced that Registration is well Day know that may want to start an stead of Parliamentary Secretary underway early for Festival 50 • Road March stimulus iron band? Remember this is ‘all Germaine Wade as had been an- Troupes and Groups, and already • Workshop for judges o awe Festival,’ so let’s all partici- nounced. Many persons thought some 10 groups/troupes have indi- • Child-friendly and day- pate and help make it great! that move served as an inhibitor cated their interest in participating time programming. If you have an event and and that the post mortem and the in the Festival Day Show and New Miss Wade is announcing wish to be on the Festival Calendar effort to get off to the planning Years Day Parade. several other initiatives as she please contact [email protected] or for a successful Festival 50 was Veta is this year hoping to urges and woos as many persons call 491-8555. T r i b u t e t o H a y ce n e ‘Ch i c o ’ Ry a n By Owen “Ezad” Roach the best left-handed batsman Montserrat has produced. His off spin selection”. My good friend Lawrence “ Boon” Daley has too suffered the faith of non-selection on a Ghetto team for not attending practice. On Wednesday 22 February 2012, Haycene “Chico” Ryan passed bowling was always effective, and at times penetrating. His frame Such decisions are unusual, but, that was Chico. Strong willed, and away in Manchester, England. of mind was always aggressive. Had he learnt to curb his natural of deep convictions. Even though he has being battling cancer for the past couple aggressive instinct he would have scored many more centuries, and As a civil servant, he considers his most defining action to be of months, his death has left me devasted. For the past 35 years, would have played for the Leeward Islands on more occasions than that of refusing to pay freight bill relating to a shipment of galvanize Chico or Barzey, as he was known to me, was my mentor, friend, he did. To this day former Inspector of the Montserrat Police Force, sheets in 1991 as presented to the Ministry of Communications and and confidant. Simon “Smokey” Morson, and Former International cricket umpire Works by the Great Western Shipping Company. By this act, many In the weeks before his untimely death, I spoke to Chico many Basil Morgan still speaks fondly of Chico straight driving quick bowl- Politicians some deceased never embraced him. times. I also visited him in hospital in Manchester on occasions with ers and attacking the Nevisian spin duo of Willet and Parry both of In 2009 Chico wrote a book entitled, “No Stool Pigeon”. It was my Cousin Kenneth, my brother Hopey, and William Bramble. What whom represented the West Indies team when the Windies ruled the a publication that looked at life in Montserrat from many paradigms, struck me most about Chico was the equanimity, and poise with cricket world. socially, politically and culturally. In that publication he referred to which he dealt with his illness. Not one day did he ever complain Chico and I had many conversations about cricket. He always himself as the Emperor who had no clothes on. Chico took the view or sulked over his illness, even though at times, I can sense that reflected on that dreaded match in 1981 when he failed to score in that someone had to give voice to what was so blatant. Politically, he was going through excruciating pain. Instead, on every visit, he both innings against the touring England cricket team for the Leeward Chico was a staunch supporter of former Chief minister P Austin would remind me that he saw me growing up as a child, and now Islands at Sturge Park. He was a man of great pride, and this mishap Bramble, who later became his neighbour in Jones Hill. Before his that I have become a man, and a barrister I must always uphold the stuck with him to his death. He told me that he never felt part of the death, he told me that he had another publication in the making. integrity of my profession. Leeward’s team, for whilst the other players stayed in a Hotel he This was not to be. He referred to that publication as the Elephant Growing up in George Street, Chico was my role model as a stayed at his home in George Street, as he was not invited to stay with In The Room. During his sojourn on earth, he bestrode like a colos- cricketer and as a person, even though in later years he never quite the other players. Thus, he was not privy to team meeting, strategies, sus. Chico was a friendly man, who was always willing to assist embraced my Pan African views. It was him who first told me that or had the benefit to discuss anything about the opposition with his anyone. His talents were many. His ice cream, which has tantalised cricket was a great game that gave you character, and if you are lucky, colleagues. Such has been the insular way in which the Leeward Island the Montserratian taste buds for the past 30 years, is still among fame and money but, that education must be taken seriously for it is a Cricket Board and selectors treat Montserratians. Sadly our Montser- the best in the Caribbean. way of life. For the better part of 20 years, whether, we were under ratian representatives are still asleep. The present struggles of Lionel Words sometimes fade in the shadows of time. Nothing that the Tamarind Tree in George Street ‘old talking’ or in Tom Blake’s Baker should be a reminder that we as a people need to stand up and I write today, will adequately convey what Chico, as a cricketer, backyard in the Gym, he would regale me with the same story. support our sportsmen, instead of trying to pull them down. academic, musician, civil servant and mentor meant to me. Chico Chico represented Montserrat in athletics, soccer and cricket. Beyond the field of play Chico worked as a Civil Servant in was a man of rare and formidable intellect, always responsive to new However, it was in cricket that he made a mark. In the 1970,s and Montserrat for many years. 7 years at Customs and Excise, 9 years impulses from among the people. Space does not permit me to say 1980’s Chico was a very integral member of the Montserrat national as Port Superintendent – a job in which he was revered by many all that I would of like to say about Chico. However, I still remember cricket team. Along with Jim Allen, Alford Corriette, Fitzroy Buffonge, including Blow Bullet, Vamo, the deceased Ned, Charles “ Koolo” him playing his guitar and Dandygay singing the song “Revive it, George Allen, Sylvester Greenaway, Bennette Roach, Basil Morgan, Reid and the other longshore men, and Stevedores, who saw him as revive it, revive our cricket” under the Palm Tree in George Street – Roosevelt “Cubby” Jemmotte and Verlyn Fergus among others. Chico a man of integrity and vision. Chico’s last job in the public service yes this was the genesis of that song back in 1982. Like his father as a batsman, for brief moments during this period lifted the people was that of Comptroller of Inland Venue from which he retired a few Robert Hixon who was part of the wining Montserrat cricket team of George Street, to untold heights. This despite the negatives that years ago. in 1953, Chico’s main sporting dream was to win a Leeward Island the so called bourgeoisie, and middle class in a capitalistic Montser- Chico had an independent outlook on life. He was not afraid of Cricket Tournament with the Montserrat cricket team. This never rat society opined about us, the villagers of the Ghetto. His 66 for making tough decisions. It was from him that I first learnt that no happened in his lifetime. Hopefully one day, he will be able to smile Montserrat against St Kitts in Montserrat in 1975, 74 against St man was bigger than the game, nor that anyone was indispensable. from beyond the grave. Kitts for Montserrat in St Kitts in 1976, and 93 against Antigua for One day in 1982, in a league cricket match at Sturge Park, Ghetto I offer my condolences to his wife Pyllis Pasty Ryan, and his Montserrat at Sturge Park in 1977 are by all reports three of his best v Corkhill, I remember Chico playing a league match with 9 players. children Jayenelle, Ortiz and Orson. May God grant them the courage innings in Leeward Islands Cricket. Notwithstanding the fact that he Jerry “Jahramba” Ponde and the deceased Paha Harper were avail- in these testing times. made several other half centuries and a century against St Kitts at able to play. But, Chico said that he “preferred to lose with 9 men Viva Chico! May your soul rest in peace. Sturge Park in 1986. than to play and win with 11 men- as Paha and Jahramba did not Owen “Ezad” Roach is a former Montserrat national cricketer. He Statistics do not always tell the truth. In my opinion Chico was attend practise during the week- thus they were not considered for is a Pan Africanist and barrister at the Montserrat and English Bar. Page 12 Friday, March 02, 2012 Th e Sa l em t o St. Jo h n ’s r o a d p r o jec t p r o g r e s s e s , b u t s l o w l y a n d m o r e c o s t l y

Work progressing on Brades main road

Brades road readied for overlay

The A1 road project and material to recon- plan. But later there was Nantes River reconstruction begins has been having its struct Cassava Ghaut the explanation that ups and downs and will and the Nantes River the run into the ghaut definitely cost more for bridge. from the overwhelming the project. The travelling pub- number rocks, did force In a Supplemen- lic has been observing some readjustments in tary Appropriation (No. and commenting that plans. 4/2011) Act, 2012) the the operations and the The Cassava ghaut Ministry of Finance reconstruction of the reconstruction of the received approval in bridge particularly the bridge seems to be the last Legislative completed bridge give now complete and so Assembly this week, the impression, “they the reconstruction has to find and spend do not know what they begun at the Nantes $2,800,000.00 towards are doing.” The reac- river to the chagrin of “Ghaut Replacement tion from officials was the sand miners and Project” obviously with that they do know what truck drivers, who may regard to the extent of they are doing and ev- have finally solved their erything was going to construction in time cont’d. on page 16 Friday, March 02, 2012 Page 13 Stanford case winding down: Defense - Stanford never cheated anyone

By AP their money.” said. riod, federal prosecutors consolidate his businesses (Houston) – Texas “There is no evidence The prosecutor said methodically presented evi- to pay back investors when tycoon R Allen Stanford … none that Mr Stanford Stanford covered up the dence – including testimony authorities seized his com- flushed away billions of cheated anyone. It’s not massive fraud by falsely tell- from ex-workers of Stan- panies. investor funds on a “lavish there,” Fazel said. ing depositors their money ford’s companies as well as Defense witnesses told lifestyle and his loser com- Stellmach used a Pow- was protected by an insur- emails, financial statements jurors Stanford was not a panies” as part of a massive erPoint presentation, which ance policy and that the bank and other documents – that hands-on boss and that Da- Ponzi scheme that spanned said depositors were lied to had been given a clean bill they say shows the flamboy- vis handled the day-to-day two decades, a prosecutor about how their funds were of financial health through ant businessman orches- operations of his businesses. told jurors Wednesday. invested and were never told reviews from an outside trated a 20-year scheme that Defense lawyer Scardino But defense attorneys that they paid for a string of auditor and Antiguan regu- bilked more than $7 billion told jurors Wednesday that countered during closing ar- failed businesses that lost lators. Stellmach told jurors from investors. Davis was an unreliable guments in Stanford’s fraud millions. Nor were investors that both the auditor and The prosecution’s star witness. trial, saying no evidence was R Allen Stanford told their money funded his regulators were bribed with witness, James M Davis, Stanford’s attorneys, presented that showed the extravagant lifestyle, which millions from a secret Swiss the ex-chief financial officer who spent about nine days financier cheated anyone. tors who bought certificates included yachts and private bank account. of Stanford’s companies, presenting their case, did They contended Stanford of deposit, or CDs, from jets, he said. “A real audit would told jurors he and Stanford not put the businessman on made money for his inves- his bank on the Caribbean “The bank was his own have discovered this fraud faked the bank’s profits and the witness stand. Stanford tors and created more than island nation of Antigua, personal ATM,” Stellmach in about five minutes,” he used CD deposits to bribe an had apparently wanted to 5,000 jobs through a legiti- telling them it was a safe said. said. outside auditor and Antiguan testify but was convinced mate, worldwide business investment. Stellmach said that by Stanford, who has been bank regulators to help them not to do so. empire for more than two Stanford’s attorneys, Ali 2008, the bank owed deposi- jailed without bond since hide the alleged fraud. Stanford was once con- decades. Fazel and Robert Scardino, tors over $7 billion that it did being indicted in 2009, is on Defense attorneys tried sidered among the wealthiest Prosecutor William told jurors “there’s no doubt” not have and Stanford was trial for 14 counts, includ- to show Stanford was a people in the US with an Stellmach said Stanford he made money for people responsible for the massive ing mail and wire fraud. He savvy businessman whose estimated net worth of more lined his pockets “with bil- who bought his bank’s CDs. debt. could be sentenced to more business empire, headquar- than $2 billion. But at his lions of dollars of other They also said that until the “Mr Stanford had been than 20 years in prison if tered in Houston, was le- trial, he had court-appointed people’s money.” financier’s businesses were digging that hole for years convicted. The financier’s gitimate. They blamed Davis attorneys because his assets He said that Stanford, seized by authorities, he paid with his lavish lifestyle and trial began January 23. for the alleged fraud. They have been seized by authori- 61, for years lied to inves- investors “every penny of his loser companies,” he Over a three-week pe- said Stanford was trying to ties. (AP) Fo u r h e l d , c h a r g e d f o r Mu r d e r a n d r e l a t e d c h a r g e s Adapted from Anti- service station attendant exited the vehicle with all detained in gua Daily Observer: Dorothy Prince, 40, being guns while the fourth under a week and Four men, including killed. man remained behind the despite charges a police officer and a for- The men were dealt wheel. being filed, po- mer Antigua & Barbuda with before the custom- The attendants report- lice said the in- Defence Force (ABDF) ary scheduled court time edly dropped their money- vestigation con- member, have been re- of 9 am and before the bags and allowed the trio tinues. manded to Her Majes- gates were opened to the to pick them up without Chief Mag- ty’s Prison on murder public. This was done as offering resistance. istrate Joanne and aggravated robbery a security measure. Witnesses said once Walsh expressed charges. A large contingent of the thieves got their loot, concern why Constable Gideon officers, including mem- they opened fire on the at- only three were Jackson, Omari “Boots” bers from the Task Force, tendants and returned the charged with the Phillip, Timorie Elliotte, was deployed at the Mag- getaway car, which sped capital offence. an ex ABDF soldier and istrates’ Court to avert off into the night. She said she Deon “Ticks” Thomas any possible threats to the The deceased was the hopes the police Four men charged with murder include: Omari ‘boots’ made their first appear- men’s lives. only attendant struck by are not regretful Phillip (top left), Constable Gideon Jackson (top right), ance before a magistrate Jackson, Elliotte and the bullets. She sustained of that decision. Deon ‘Ticks’ Thomas (bottom left) and former ABDF on the 28th. Thomas are charged with injuries to the breast, hand Committal soldier Timorie Elliotte (bottom right). All photos courtesy A large crowd lined Prince’s murder. However, and abdomen. The 40- proceedings are Caribaren.com/Antigua the sidewalk on Temple the three, including Phil- year-old mother of two set for May 21. and High streets and in lip, all face an aggravated died the following night. Phillip is the St John’s Magistrates’ robbery charge. On Tuesday police being represent- Court parking lot and at The allegations stem recovered the vehicle they ed by attorney the Ryan Building that is from the February 17 rob- believed was used in the Sherfield Bowen adjacent to the court wait- bery at Dee’s Service crime and on Thursday while Jackson ing for the arrival of the Station at the junction of they reportedly recovered and Thomas have police Coaster bus, which Old Parham Road and Sir the moneybags and several as their legal normally transports pris- George Walter Highway. cheques belonging to the advocates Vere oners to and from court. There, the suspects al- service station attendants Bird III and Joy to get a glimpse of the legedly drove to Dee’s of over $5,000. Prince was Dublin respec- men accused of robbing 24 hour Service Station shot during the robbery tively. Elliotte is Dee’s Service Station – an in a green Nissan Almera and died a day later. unrepresented at incident which resulted in car and three of them The four men were this point. Page 14 Friday, March 02, 2012

ROYAL BANK OF CANADA Puerto Rico’s Drug MONTSERRAT BRANCH OPERATIONS Summary financial statements 31 October 2011 Crime Problem Needs (Cont’d)

Federal Attention: View Independent auditors’ report To the directors of Royal Bank of Canada The Editors, ©2012 of such money by the Drug $100 million a year in direct Enforcement Agency more federal funding for anti-drug Bloomberg News The accompanying summary financial statements, which comprise the summary statement of Adapted: see full sto- than doubled. efforts. Other factors have helped That's a small fraction financial position as at 31 October 2011, the summary statement of comprehensive income, ry at www.themontserra- to fuel the trade. The island's of the $2 billion-plus that summary statement of capital accounts and summary statement of cash flows for the year then treporter.com unemployment rate of 14.7 the U.S. government has ended, and the related note, are derived from the audited financial statements of Royal Bank of (Bloomberg) -- Puerto percent and poverty rate of 45 dedicated to fighting drug Canada – Montserrat Branch Operations for the year ended 31 October 2011. We expressed an Rico has 3.7 million residents, percent are higher than those trafficking on the U.S. border unmodified audit opinion on those financial statements in our report dated 20 February 2012. a storied capital, more than of any U.S. state. Moreover, with Mexico. DEA and Cus- 300 miles of stunning coast- Puerto Rico's 17,000-member toms and Border Protection The summary financial statements do not contain all the disclosures required by International line, an average temperature police force, the second larg- have increased their staffing, Financial Reporting Standards applied in the preparation of the audited financial statements of of 80 degrees Fahrenheit -- est in the U.S. after that of they are not yet equipped to Royal Bank of Canada – Montserrat Branch Operations. Reading the summary financial and, in 2011, a homicide rate New York City, has been tackle challenges like signifi- more than five times that of statements, therefore, is not a substitute for reading the audited financial statements of Royal roiled by charges of civil cantly expanding inspections Bank of Canada – Montserrat Branch Operations. the mainland U.S. and higher rights violations and corrup- of container traffic to and than that of Mexico. tion. In October 2010, the from San Juan, the fifth busi- Management's responsibility for the summary financial statements It badly needs federal Federal Bureau of Investiga- est port on the U.S. eastern help to curb this drug-fueled tion arrested 61 officers after seaboard. Management is responsible for the preparation of a summary of the audited financial statements violence. But so far, the U.S. the largest police corruption Finally, to fight money in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards. government is treating Puerto investigation in the agency's laundering and promote de- Ricans as if they were sec- history. velopment, the island's gov- ond-class citizens. Ironically, the spike in ernment should do more to Auditors’ responsibility As the U.S. and Mex- violence was triggered by encourage its residents to ico have cracked down on the arrests in 2009 and 2010 use banks. A third or more Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the summary financial statements based on our the drug trade, traffic has of two of the island's leading of Puerto Rico's population procedures, which were conducted in accordance with International Standard on Auditing (ISA) shifted to the Caribbean. drug lords -- arrests that set is "unbanked," versus 7.7 810, "Engagements to Report on Summary Financial Statements." The National Drug Intel- off a bloody turf war. More percent in the rest of the U.S. ligence Center reports that than half of the 1,117 homi- Their cash-only transactions Opinion cocaine seizures along sea cides in 2011 -- that's about help to enable the island's routes between Puerto Rico one person killed every eight burgeoning black economy. In our opinion, the summary financial statements derived from the audited financial statements and the U.S. Virgin Islands hours or so -- are believed On the margins of the of Royal Bank of Canada – Montserrat Branch Operations for the year ended 31 October 2011 more than tripled between to have been drug- related. margins, the poorest Puerto are consistent, in all material respects, with those financial statements, in accordance with 2009 and 2010. The price of "If we were talking about Ricans are the ones who International Financial Reporting Standards. cocaine in the area dropped Jacksonville," said Repub- bear the brunt of drug vio- by roughly one-third between lican Senator Marco Rubio lence. They deserve the full- 2008 and 2010. Upward of of Florida at a hearing in est protections the U.S. can 80 percent of what arrives by Deloitte & Touche December, "people would be provide. Chartered Accountants plane or boat goes on to the screaming." Junior Senator for Bridgetown, Barbados eastern United States. From Currently, Puerto Rico 20 February 2012 2010 to 2011, seizures of il- and the U.S. Virgin Islands Florida, Marco Rubio (Photo courtesy politico. legal cash by customs agents together receive less than rose by 68 percent; seizures com) Incorporation and principal activities

Royal Bank of Canada (“The Bank” or “RBC”) whose principal place of business of its Head Office is 200 Bay Street, Toronto, Ontario, Canada, is a chartered bank operating under the Bank Act of Canada and is registered in Montserrat as an external company under the Montserrat Compa- nies Act, with its principal place of business as, Brades, Montserrat.

The Bank is licensed as a foreign bank under the Banking Act (“the Act”) which governs the operations of financial institutions in Montserrat.

The principal activities in Montserrat are retail banking and related operations.

The above information is an extract from the full financial statements within the meaning of Section 45 of the Financial Institutions Act, 1996. Full financial statements can be inspected on request. Friday, March 02, 2012 Page 15

ROYAL BANK OF CANADA MONTSERRAT BRANCH OPERATIONS Summary financial statements 31 October 2011 Summary statement of financial position Summary statement of capital accounts (expressed in Eastern Caribbean dollars) (expressed in Eastern Caribbean dollars) At 31 October At 31 October Retained 2011 2010 earnings $ $ Assigned (accumulated ASSETS capital deficit) Total Cash and cash equivalents 18,126,004 17,873,706 Balances with central banks 20,361,855 8,469,137 Balances – 31 October 2009 $ - $ 123,964 $ 123,964 Loans and advances to customers 8,881,510 8,012,249 Total comprehensive income - 2,428,122 2,428,122 Due from associated and affiliated companies 157,557,674 143,113,867 Amounts received from head office - (2,890,351) (2,890,351) Premises and equipment 506,053 782,414 Balances – 31 October 2010 - (338,265) (338,265) Income tax recoverable 5,700 - Total comprehensive income - 2,620,059 2,620,059 Deferred tax assets 27,479 - Amounts remitted to head office - (1,916,202) (1,916,202) Other assets 420,649 400,149 Balances – 31 October 2011 $ - $ 365,592 $ 365,592 Total assets 205,886,924 178,651,522

LIABILITIES Due to banks 19,403 67,584 Customers’ deposits 101,193,315 84,318,943 Summary statement of cash flows Due to associated and affiliated companies 103,826,689 93,797,231 (expressed in Eastern Caribbean dollars) Taxation payable - 377,401 Year Ended Year Ended Deferred tax liabilities 57,329 - 31 October 2011 31 October 2010 Other liabilities 424,596 428,628 $ $ Total liabilities 205,521,332 178,989,787 Operating activities Income before taxation 2,990,391 2,916,843 CAPITAL ACCOUNTS Adjustments for: Assigned capital - - Depreciation and amortization of assets 168,778 148,244 Retained earnings (accumulated deficit) 365,592 (338,265) Loss on disposal of premises and equipment 181,432 - 365,592 (338,265) Interest income (6,203,402) (5,900,705) Total capital and liabilities 205,886,924 178,651,522 Interest expense 2,157,008 1,930,017 (705,793) (905,601) Approved on 20 February 2012. (Increase) decrease in operating assets Balances with central banks (11,892,718) (3,559,569) Loans and advances to customers (869,261) (704,646) Due from associated and affiliated companies (14,443,807) 27,894,757 Other assets 10,129 (288,962)

Robin Shaw E.T. Boone Increase (decrease) in operating liabilities Country Head Manager - Financial Control & Planning Due to banks (48,181) (23,910) Eastern Caribbean Customers' deposits 16,874,372 4,219,467 Due to associated and affiliated companies 10,029,458 (10,795,143) Other liabilities (30,177) 209,446 Interest income received – loans and advances 858,302 716,765 Interest paid (2,130,862) (1,924,352) Corporation taxes paid (723,584) (423,407) Cash (used in) provided by operating activities (3,072,122) 14,414,845 Summary statement of comprehensive income (expressed in Eastern Caribbean dollars) Financing activities Year Ended Year Ended Amounts remitted to from head office (1,916,202) (2,890,351) 31 October 2011 31 October 2010 $ $Net cash (used in) financing activities (1,916,202) (2,890,351) Investing activities Interest income 6,203,402 5,900,705 Investing income received (MM Placements) 4,271,614 4,858,389 Interest expense (2,157,008) (1,930,017) Investing income received (Securities) 1,042,857 477,143 Net interest income 4,046,394 3,970,688 Additions to premises and equipment (91,849) (437,400) Proceeds from sale of premises and equipment 18,000 - Non-interest income 738,957 726,342 Net cash provided by investing activities 5,240,622 4,898,132 Net income 4,785,351 4,697,030 Net increase in cash resources 252,298 16,422,626 Cash resources – beginning of year 17,873,706 1,451,080 Non-interest expenses (1,845,385) (1,705,831) Cash resources – end of year 18,126,004 17,873,706 Impairment losses on loans and advances 50,425 (74,356) Income before taxation 2,990,391 2,916,843 Cont’d > Taxation (370,332) (488,721) Total comprehensive income 2,620,059 2,428,122

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Early stages of the Nantes River bridge reconstruction

cont’d. from page 12 tudinal over hang…” to result in that road the Nixon’s area poses folks really came up at Cassava ghaut had resulting in a PWD they coming into salt spring its own kind of prob- with was that whenever ceased to function as languishing desire for a decision not just to being closed for three lems. “…sad to say there is something spe- they are not needed jetty at Isles Bay, which do a temporary fix to or four days while the there no areas identi- cial or the school bus- any more. The recon- according to the Envi- the problems there in works there are done,” fied in terms of putting ses have to go through struction there has ronmental Impact As- the ghaut, “but to do he added. laybys in the Nixon’s there they’ll have police come to an end wait- sessment (EIA) would something more per- On top the woes area that never closes. escort.” ing for the overlay to have far more negative manent that is going with the road project, So the only thing that The signal lights commence. impact than the two minuscule positive im- pacts, not even in the short but long run. Meanwhile as prep- arations for the long overdue overlay of the roads was about to be- gin firstly on the Brades road the Public Works Department (PWD) had to take a decision to delay reconstruc- tion and overlay works on the main road from Cudjoe Head down to Manjack junction. Winston ‘Kafu’ Cabey former ZJB news re- porter now acts as the spokesperson for the road project. He told ZJB news according to a news broadcast from the radio station, “the Manjack Road that was designated to be one way going southwards from the north, we had a problem where the school bus drivers said that they can’t cross the salt spring ghaut Photo looking up Brades Road from BBC Complex because of the longi-