The Barbados Advocate Established October 1895 wishes to advise its readers that there will be no newspaper published on Saturday, April 3, 2021. Look out for the next edition this Easter Sunday!

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By Marsha Gittens Bowen, who said though cause you to speed be- complacent, we don’t want their vehicles while intox- drink at home and still go the roads may have sig- cause when you speed, people to let their guards icated. She also encour- on the roads. We don’t BARBADIANS are nificantly less traffic from you can lose control of that down.We want them to be aged the public to adhere want them to be drinking being cautioned to be Friday through to vehicle and the faster you vigilant, we want them to to the national COVID-19 and getting behind the safe while travelling on Monday, persons should drive the longer it is going be safe.” healthy and safety proto- wheel of any vehicle. Just the roads over the long not be tempted to speed. to take to stop and many Roland-Bowen, who cols by wearing their play it safe. Just stay safe Easter weekend. “We are encouraging of our accidents on our spoke during a recent in- masks and sanitizing and enjoy the season This advice comes from them to be safe even roads have been single-ve- terview with The their hands among other which would be the Good President of the Barbados though the roads are hicle accidents.” Barbados Advocate, things. Friday and also the Easter Road Safety Association, going to be much lighter, She further cautioned, also asked individuals not “We don’t want them Sunday and the bank hol- Charmaine Roland- do not let that temptation “So don’t let them become to get behind the wheels of drinking because you can iday.”

Veteran fish vendor, Sharon Bellamy-Thompson fills an order for a customer yesterday in the Bridgetown Fish Market. Busy Thursday in Bridgetown Fish Market

WITH just a few hours ing turpit, dolphin fish, ders for “pound fish" – spoke to one vendor who people coming to the fish quantity of flying fish, until Good Friday, scores swordfish, and billfish. dolphin fish, swordfish, expressed her frustration market for flying fish, but the media indicated it of Barbadians visited the Veteran fish vendor, and billfish. There were about recent media re- which was not available. was much higher. She il- Bridgetown Fish Market Sharon Bellamy- a few sightings of flying porting in the market. The vendor said she still lustrated that while 20 to make their last-minute Thompson said sales fish, but it was not in She explained that the had several customers on 000 fish in the market purchases yesterday. were good at this time. abundance.Yesterday, public was given the im- her contact list request- might seem like a lot of Around 10 am, the As a steady flow of cus- flying fish was being sold pression that there was a ing the product. fish, one vendor in good Barbados Advocate ar- tomers passed through for $25 for a pack of ten lot of flying fish available The vendor also noted times could buy as much rived in the City and ob- the market, several ven- fish. earlier in the month. She that at the time of the re- as 400 000 flying fish to served vendors advertis- dors were preparing or- The Barbados Advocate said this led to several port there was a small sell to customers. 2 • Friday April 2, 2021 The Barbados Advocate

Ibriel wins Smart Energy Tournament THE winner of the share information about first Smart Energy the types of renewable Trivia Tournament, energy that we want to sponsored by the promote in Barbados, and Ministry of Energy, the actions that all the Small Business and Energy Champions out Entrepreneurship, is there can do to help us Ms Ibriel Holder. reach our goals”, ex- A 19-year-old electrical plained, Keisha Reid, installation student at Project Manager for the the Samuel Jackman Public Sector Smart Prescod Institute of Energy Programme in Technology, Ms Holder the Ministry of Energy, received an iPad Air Small Business and tablet and $500 in cash Entrepreneurship. She for the primary or sec- added, “This is the ration- ondary school of her ale for us creating this choice. She selected her modern digital space, former primary school, which we hope our youth Welches Primary School, will enjoy and get in- to receive the donation. volved with.” In making the presenta- The second place win- tion to Principal Greig ner in the Smart Energy Walters, Ms Holder ex- Trivia Tournament was plained she knew the in- Ms Miranda Douglas, stitution would find a who won a $200 shopping good use for the funds. voucher, while Ms Science Coordinator, Ms Simone Mayers won Mona Jones, who knew third prize with a $150 Ms Holder when she was Seated second from right on the bench donated in honour of her late brother Abijah Holder-Phillips, shopping voucher. The a student at Welches Ibriel posed with her prize, which was presented by Keisha Reid (at right). Looking on are Greig Walters tournament was held on Primary,thanked the for- and Mona Jones. Saturday, March 13th, mer head girl for her kind 2021 and saw 40 partici- gesture. Barbadians, utilised a energy data and tech- newable. It is part of the Barbados National pants join the Facebook The Smart Energy playful digital quiz to niques that will help the Ministry’s continued ef- Energy Policy (BNEP). Live event to compete Trivia Tournament, de- share important energy country reach its 2030 forts to promote and cre- “We believe it is ex- on their energy knowl- signed for young efficiency tips, renewable goal of being 100% re- ate awareness of the tremely important to edge.

GOVERNMENT NOTICE

Press Release

Deferral of June-July 2021 CXC CSEC / CAPE / Examinations

The Ministry of Education, Technological and Vocational Training wishes to inform all private candidates who are registered with the Ministry to write the June-July 2021 CXC examinations that applications for deferral are now being accepted.

Candidates who wish to defer must complete an application for deferral form indicating the examination period to which they intend to defer, either January 2022 (CSEC) or May-June 2022.

Online applications may be completed by visiting the Ministry’s webpage at mes.gov.bb and following the instructions.

Those candidates who do not have online access may complete paper-based applications at the Ministry by visiting the Examinations Section between 9:00am and 3:00pm Monday to Friday.

The deadline for the submission of applications for deferral by private candidates to the Ministry is 27 April 2021.

Schools and centres should note that the deadline for submission to CXC is 1 May 2021. The Barbados Advocate Friday April 2, 2021 • 3

CBC, UNICEF joins forces to protect children THE Caribbean the Best Television through the media, en- in their lives,” said media Broadcasting Human Interest feature at couragement for children head. Corporation (CBC) and the annual media awards. to participate actively in Price made the point UNICEF entered into a The signing of today is the media and most im- that all those who had the new partnership yes- good for the children, ado- portantly, protection of privilege of raising a child terday, which is aimed lescents and young people children from harmful in- or supporting a family un- at improving the lives of Barbados,” he said. fluences in the media. derstood the importance of of children and young The UNICEF represen- “We are hopeful that in encouragement and posi- people throughout tative highlighted that the our new partnership be- tive influences, some of Barbados. media were the eyes, ears tween UNICEF and CBC, which result in a lasting The letter of intent was and voice of the public, we will be able to respond memory. He stated that signed by CBC Chief drawing attention to positively to some of these these things were key in Executive Officer (CEO) abuses of power and challenges to the benefit the lives of children, so Sanka Price, CBC Chief Executive Officer. Sanka Price and UNICEF human rights and often of every child in Barbados they could develop the Representative Dr Aloys depicted children as silent and across the Caribbean,” right way. Kamuragiye during a vir- victims and charming in- said Dr Kamuragiye. “We have assisted tual event. The signature nocents. He added that the CBC CEO Price, ex- UNICEF in delivering signified that UNICEF media, through their plained that the media in- their messages before so was partnering not only work, could encourage stitution as part of its op- the signing today is the with a media organisation governments and civil so- erations sought to en- formality of an existing re- which could reach na- ciety organisations to af- hance the knowledge of lationship and one that we tional audiences but also fect change that will im- the people, through the greatly value. It is also a other countries. prove the quality of life for dissemination of issues recognition that if we are During his remarks, Dr children. which may impact the to reach the masses, we Kamuragiye said he has Dr Kamuragiye also population. have to combine the digi- always seen the tradi- cited that several articles “The protection of chil- tal media and traditional tional media as a key ally in the United Nations dren and families is key to media as a vehicle. We are in promoting and protect- Convention on the Rights the development of confident that CBC TV8, ing the rights of children of Children deal with the Barbados and as such it is our three radio stations and was proud to work media and children, important to us that we and social media can help with the media in the re- adding that the commit- take up the role of ensur- UNICEF advance the best gion. tee on rights of the child ing that our programming ways in creating aware- “It is for this reason that identified that there format can reach the ness of these very impor- we are proud of our associ- should be an improvement masses of Barbadians and tant issues.” said Price. ation with CBC, who won of the image of the child make a positive difference (AS) UNICEF Representative Dr Aloys Kamuragiye. Team RUBIS cares

TWO hundred and ten included Personal vulnerable families will Protective Equipment have one less thing to (PPE) to the Ministry of worry about thanks to the Health and Wellness and generosity of Team the Barbados Prison RUBIS. Service; iPads and MiFi Each household will re- devices to the Ann Hill ceive one Rubigas 25lb School, as well as hand LPG refill. sanitisers for the Yesterday, Marketing Transport Board. Programs Manager at Proud of the company’s RUBIS Eastern track record of giving back, Caribbean Andrea last month the Rubigas Gooding presented vouch- team came up with an ini- ers for the refills to Corey tiative to assist vulnerable Lane, Special Advisor to families with the 25lbs Marketing Programs Manager at RUBIS Eastern Caribbean Andrea Gooding presented Corey Lane, the Prime Minister on LPG refills. Special Advisor to the Prime Minister on Poverty with the vouchers, along with Chanelle Jackman, Poverty, who oversees the “The goal of this initia- Operations Supervisor at Rubigas and Lana Jones, Budget Analyst at the company. Household Mitigation tive is to assist families Unit, and the Barbados who have been effected by in need that this goal was “And it has truly been an recognisable by name and come like family, not only Vulnerable Family loss of income during this far exceeded. Rubis was so amazing journey. It has image. Our customers no has RUBIS assisted the Survival pandemic. But this was proud of the staff’s been an exciting time for longer “trust their car to project with at-risk youth Programme which en- not to be a company initia- fundraising efforts that us all and we have grown the star” because they all that I am working with; sures families who lost all tive.We asked our team at they agreed to match the into a wonderful team, know you “fuel the differ- not only does RUBIS gas their income due to our three offices to raise amount raised,” Gooding transforming the petro- ence” and get “more miles get me further in my COVID-19 are still able to funds during the month of revealed. leum industry in our coun- for less” with RUBIS Ultra car…It is not just a com- put food on their tables March. It is my pleasure The ceremony at One tries,” she expressed. Tec fuel! RUBIS is now #1 pany saying corporate so- during this pandemic. to announce that we raised Rubis Plaza,Welches, coin- “Some may remember in their hearts and cial responsibility,but em- In addition to donations BDS$4334.07 which is cided with the company’s how we used to look ten minds.” ployees have sincerely throughout the Caribbean, equivalent to 105 25lbs 10th Anniversary in the years ago, but now a An appreciative Lane come together to ensure RUBIS donated over Rubigas refills. Our origi- Eastern Caribbean. It was decade later, we are here thanked the team at that 210 families have one BDS$83,000 in several nal goal was 50, but staff on April 1st, 2011 that with a strong, respected RUBIS for their continued less thing to worry about COVID-19 relief efforts in were so passionate about Chevron Texaco sold their and progressive regional support. as they struggle to put food Barbados last year. This helping families who were assets to RUBIS. brand that is instantly “For me, RUBIS has be- on the table,” he said. (TL) 4 • Friday April 2, 2021 The Barbados Advocate

UNDP launches US Embassy remains new project committed Stories by Cara L. Jean- Representative explained Economy for Green THE US Embassy is com- When you have a room full Baptiste that the projected aimed Islands’ approach in the mitted to helping women of people who look alike to support MSMEs that tourism sector, which across the region develop and come from the same COVID-19 is having an were directly or indirectly would boost recovery and and grow in their career background, you are not unprecedented impact linked to the tourism sec- support the digitally en- fields. getting the full view of on the region with the tor or have been signifi- abled transformation of This was recently high- what’s going on and you tourism sector being cantly impacted by the en- the busi9ness processes lighted by US don’t understand and one of the hardest, if suing pandemic. and value chains of the Ambassador to Barbados, can’t put things in per- not the hardest sector The US $1.5 million MSMEs. the Eastern Caribbean, spective, because you don’t hit; as such, the UNDP project aimed to reach 10 “MSMEs are the and the OECS, Linda understand the different launches the FUT- countries in the Eastern essence of the social eco- Taglialatela, who believed perspectives. So trying to Tourism: Rethinking Caribbean, Anguilla, nomic fabric of our soci- that one of the most im- build and create women Tourism and MSMEs in Antigua and Barbuda, eties and we need to think portant things they could leaders is important to times of COVID project Barbados, the British on how we can support do was to create sustain- us.” to technically and fi- Virgin Islands, the them in these difficult ability, build institutions Recently,she noted that nancially support Commonwealth of times,” he said. to develop leaders and they had 26 women grad- US Ambassador Linda Micro, Small and Dominica, Grenada, “We would like to build identify people who will be uate from their Academy Taglialatela. Medium Enterprises. Montserrat, St. Kitts and on those initiatives that successful in their fields. for Women Speaking during the vir- Nevis, Saint Lucia and St. can re-imagine, refine re- “We have spent a lot of Entrepreneurship women who were already tual launch that took Vincent and the structure practices and time at the Embassy fo- Programme. in politics and allowed place recently, Marlon Grenadines over an 18- systems as we wrestle cusing on women. They She said that this 26- them to speak to younger Clarke, UNDP month period. January with the COVID pan- have been under-repre- week programme focused women who had a desire Programme Analyst ex- 2021 to June 2022. demic. sented as you can see from on how to create a busi- to get into politics. pressed that the tourism Blanco noted that the “Let me say this up- the conversations of our ness, develop a business “Each and every time sector was important to UNDP was committed to front, we are not trying to guest speakers.They have plan and understanding you take a group of the economies of the re- promoting gender equal- reinvent the wheel;; a lot not always had a seat at the market, and tackled women and bring them a gion and therefore there ity and women empower- of good things are happen- the table;they have not al- issues that women faced little closer to their goals was a need to re-imagine ment at its core. ing at a national and com- ways been able to really every day. and aspirations, it just existing practices as they Additionally,he noted that munity level and we are participate and share Taglialatela also high- brings us a little closer to charted the course for- the proposal sought to pro- trying to build upon those their ideas,” she said. lighted their Women in having one more woman ward in the sector. mote economic diversifica- initiatives and hopefully “Part of what we are Politics Leadership leader in a country that is Ugo Blanco, UNDP tion, job creation and re- bring them to the next looking at is the idea of di- Initiative, and explained under-represented by fe- Deputy Resident silience with the ‘Blue level.” versity and inclusion. that the programme took males,” she said. The Barbados Advocate Friday April 2, 2021 • 5

Barbadians must not drop their Forum key A LOCAL Pan-Africanist be- lieves talks about the type of Republic that is best suited for guard this Easter weekend Barbados should be discussed openly in a public forum. BARBADIANS are being en- General Secretary for the couraged not to drop their Caribbean Movement of Peace guard and to refrain from and Integration, David Denny the urge to gather and con- told The Barbados Advocate this gregate this Easter week- recently while stating he does end, so the gains made over not “support the idea of any com- the last few weeks will not mittee meeting and discussing be eroded. the type of Republic for The advice came recently from Barbados”. Prime Minister of Barbados, “I think the type of Republic Mia Amor Mottley, who has ac- for Barbados should be dis- knowledged that whilst the last cussed by the people of Barbados three months have been difficult so that the Republic could be for the country,“we are turning considered a People’s Republic the corner” where the COVID-19 and not a few intellectuals and pandemic is concerned. professionals, people sitting As the country starts off the around a table and coming up Easter weekend celebrating with an idea for the Republic. Good Friday today, followed by We need broad discussions for Easter Sunday and Easter the type of Republic.” Monday, Mottley noted that He said his organization will whilst it may not be the tradi- be going “ahead as soon as the tional Easter period to which country reopens” in a greater Barbadians are accustomed way with its community pro- given a number of restrictions gramme called,‘Grounding with that will be in place to curb the Our Brothers and Sisters pandemic, Barbadians can still Prime Minister of Barbados, Mia Amor Mottley (left) as she gave her address. in the Community’. This ini- enjoy this period, whilst being tiative will provide Barbadians mindful of the protocols. Exceptions apply however to customed to. I do expect that lies and our communities as we in their various communities As of Sunday March 28th, a those who may be operating or there will be some measures have become accustomed to with a chance to speak about new Emergency Management working in a business, are trans- that will be similar. There’s doing and we can do that if we Barbados’ plans of becoming a Directive took effect and will ex- acting business, going to a place nothing that stops persons from do it together, as usual,” she Republic and what type of pire on Sunday April 11, 2021. of worship, going to the beach or doing some of the things that we stressed. Republic will be suitable. Under this new directive, park to exercise, or those who would normally do, but equally, “So as we’ve said and in the This country is slated to be- Directive No. 7, special condi- are taking part in the COVID-19 the level of entertainment and words of Minister of Health (Lt. come a Republic by the time it tions will apply to the Easter vaccination process or have an the level of gathering even in Col. Jeffrey Bostic), there shall marks its 55th anniversary of public holidays. Therefore, on emergency. families will have to be moder- be no retreat, no surrender.And Independence later this year.On Good Friday (April 2) and Mottley meanwhile stated,“As ated, but not because we want to as I say to you on each occasion, Monday while addressing the Easter Monday (April 5), no one we go into this Easter weekend, be difficult or to punish anybody, with God on our side, we shall House Assembly, Prime Minister is permitted to leave home be- it is not necessarily the kind of but because we want to get back have no doubts nor fears and Mia Amor Mottley said she tween 5 a.m. and 9 p.m. Easter that we’re probably ac- to own and control our lives as that we shall move up inspired, hoped “to meet with the transi- soon as possible.” exulting free. God bless this na- tion committee to the status of “It won’t be a return to the old tion as we go into this Easter Republic this week”. She said normal.We know that.We know weekend. God bless each and after meeting with this commit- Bakeries enough has happened to know every person living here and tee, she will be in a position to that that will not be the case. may we continue to move from better update the country “and But what will happen is that we strength to strength as we fight to let others know what arrange- ought to be able to pursue our this awful pandemic,” Mottley ments will be put in place as we allowed to sell lives and to support our fami- remarked. (RSM) go forward”.

By Cara L. Jean-Baptiste because of course they can sell any other day of the week.” DURING the upcoming long Mottley went on to note that Government being transparent weekend, bakeries will be al- in order to help small and lowed to sell their product. medium sized businesses in By Cara L. Jean-Baptiste emergency and while it may not not new as every year when they During a recent press confer- Barbados, she asked the be the kind of emergency that prepared for the hurricane sea- ence, Prime Minister,Mia Amor National Training Initiative to THE Government of Barbados you might think of when you son they prepared for the possi- Mottley announced that she start a series of free webinars has been fully transparent in think of a hurricane etc the State bility that the Governor General asked the Attorney General, for these Barbadian busi- everything they have done. has to have reserve powers in a may need to do a State of Dale Marshall to provide an ex- nesses. During a recent press confer- situation which might arise Emergency. emption that allowed for bak- “The question is how are we ence, Prime Minister, Mia Amor which might call on it to do ex- He assured that the eries to sell their produce. going to get through this pe- Mottley noted that the requisi- traordinary things. Government would not and “We did have serious repre- riod? How are we going to cope tion order highlighted in “Let me remind you that dur- could not take anyone’s property sentations about bakeries this and innovate during challeng- Directive 7 was an insurance ing the course of the manage- without compensation. weekend, in particular being ing times? Is there a need for clause that every country had to ment of this COVID pandemic Marshall explained that the able to sell on the long weekend example for persons to discount be ready for any eventuality. we had a seniors citizens home Directive did not say that they and in addition therefore the and to recognise it is better to Attorney General, Dale that most of the individuals would acquire it as it was a req- Directive speaks to only bak- discount and sell some stock Marshall further noted that there came down with COVID uisition which suggested that for eries being allowed to bake but rather than letting it spoil and there was an error being re- and it became vital for the as long as a period of time as we have agreed that they have to write it off in accounts?” peated when persons stated that Government to take charge of needed, they may required to should be able to sell,” she said. she said. this particular pass of power in that facility.” take extraordinary steps and ac- “And we know that this is a She said that as far as possi- the COVID order was something The Attorney General ex- cess facilities and assets that weekend when Barbadians like ble, the Government’s aim was new. plained that if the owner of the they did not have in their control. hot cross buns and the other to keep people’s heads above “That is not correct at all. In facility refused the Government So far, Marshall noted that things and the small things water because if a business every single COVID order that the opportunity to take charge Barbados has been very fortu- that we can still enjoy. So I’ve closes then it is that much more we have brought into force since of it they would have had a seri- nate and did not have to go to asked the Attorney General to difficult to get it started again, March of last year, these have ous problem and it is in a cir- that extreme, however it was still provide an exemption for bak- and therefore it is in their inter- been included,” he said. cumstances like that that they important for them to reserve eries to be able to sell on the est to keep as may “alive” as “Now let me remind reserve those powers. those powers and have them bank holidays and the Sunday possible. Barbadians that this is a state of Marshall noted that this was available. 6 • Friday April 2, 2021 The Barbados Advocate

FORM R REGULATION 0

NOTICE OF SITTING OF LIQUOR LICENCE AUTHORITY (Liquor Licence Act Cap. 182)

Notice is hereby given that a sitting of the Licence Authority for District 'C' will be held on Thursday, 17th June, 2021 at 0900 hours at District 'C' Magistrate Court, St. Matthias, Christ Church for the purpose of granting of licences, transferring of licences and order for registrations of clubs under the above-mentioned Act.

Dated at Magistrate's Court District 'C', St. Matthias, Christ Church this 30th day of March, 2021.

J. Walcott Clerk to the Licensing Authority

NB: All applications should reach this Office at least twenty-one(21) days before the above-mentioned date.

LIQUOR LICENCE NOTICE (Cap 182)

DATE OF TYPE OF APPLICANTS OCCUPATION ADDRESS DESCRIPTION APPLICATION LICENCE

Structure painted in Green, Registered Occupational Therapist, Melanie Büge, Managing trimmed in yellow trading as speaking on the topic, ‘The Principles of Joint Lorna Rowe Rock Hall, St. Philip 2021-02-02 Retail Director Lorna's Bar and Variety Rock Protection, Joint Care & Mobility: Practical Hall, St. Philip Applications’.

Timber shop, two (2) WC on Keisha Blenman Clifton Hall, St. John 2021-01-20 Retail site, Clifton Hall, St. John Stay active Dalton Sylvester Rock Hall, St. Philip, Wall Shop Keeper Rock Hall, St. Philip 2021-02-28 Retail Best structure By Marsha Gittens in addition to the posture in which you assume Greenidge Close, Bar and wash room facility, KEEP moving! That when you are sitting up.” Beverley Gittens 2020-03-29 Retail Union Hall, St. Philip St. Philip was the encourage- Büge also reminded in- ment of Registered dividuals that they should Yellow wood and wall shop Occupational think about avoiding Donovan Harmony Hall, with bathroom and Bar to Therapist, Melanie repetitive hand activities. Electrician 2021-02-02 Retail Hackett St. Philip house located at Diamond Büge, who reminded She said: “Things like Valley, St. Philip that persons should those of us who are into “avoid staying in one crochet and sewing, you position for an ex- have to take breaks fre- Kyrell Roxanne Wooden and wall shop locat- Pool Land, St. John 2021-03-01 Retail tended period”. quently and mix up the Mayers ed at #1 Pool Land, St. John Her advice came as she activity and avoid pres- spoke recently during the sure to the tip of your Wood and wall galvanise, Tracy Barrow Bath Land, St. John 2021-01-29 Retail St. George Parish thumb specifically…” Bath Land, St. John Church’s Virtual Meanwhile, touching on Discussion series. She maintaining proper body Coreen Shop at Cherry Grove, St. dealt with the topic, “The weight, Büge highlighted McCollin Cherry Grove, St. John John next to where Cherry 2021-02-01 Retail Principles of Joint that having excess weight Richards Grove Primary School was Protection, Joint Care & can have “an impact on all Mobility: Practical of our joints, but specifi- Variety shop located at Applications”. cally lower body. So our Kathyann Shop Owner Colleton, St. John Colleton Land, St. John, K 2020-11-28 Retail “We shouldn’t stay in hips, our knees, our feet Waldron and R's Vari one place for too long… and our spinal column keep moving. You know and so if we are thinking Alicia Samantha the old adage,‘If you don’t about being healthy and Coach Hill, St. John Board & Wall structure 2021-02-01 Retail Savoury use it, you will lose it.’ It is being balanced in every very real and so if you op- aspect of our lives, man- erate within the same pa- aging weight is of great Wooden structure in Rock Rebecca rameters on a daily basis importance”. Shop Owner Rock Hall, St. Philip Hall, St. Philip at the front, 2021-03-02 Retail Chandler as I had alluded to before, She additionally said facing the roadside you are going to be using that “weight management the same muscle groups is of equal importance as Vanessa L. Shop made out of concrete as before.And so by incor- having a balanced diet. Coach Hill, St. John 2021-01-29 Retail Brathwaite board with sink and toilet porating movement and Having a balanced diet changes of context and contributes to us being These Applications for a Grant of Licence to a new licensee will be considered at a licensing Court to be held environment, something able to manage our as simple as standing up weight in addition to at the Magistrate's Court District 'C' located at St. Matthias, Christ Church, on the 15th day of April, 2021 every half of an hour being able to engage in at 9:00 a.m. takes the pressure off the physical activity. And so muscles that you need to all of these things have a maintain sitting, which humongous effect on our speaks to your core mus- joints and the capacity in J. Walcott cles, your back muscles, which we can engage in Clerk of Liquor Licence your neck muscles and all our lives in an independ- those things that are ent way and a pain-free keeping you up in gravity, way”. The Barbados Advocate Friday April 2, 2021 • 7

Data sharing thorough in WHO report, expert says CHINA dismissed on spokeswoman Hua joint mission on Tuesday hosts of the virus across Wednesday claims that Chunying said on is of great value to under- the world.The role of cold- it withheld raw data Wednesday that after a standing the virus and chain and cold products in from international ex- work plan guiding the other emerging infectious aiding transmission was perts studying the ori- mission was formulated in diseases. also seen as worth explor- gin of the novel coron- July between China and "The report will with- ing. avirus, stressing that the WHO, hundreds of do- stand the test of history," "To pinpoint the origin data sharing through- mestic scientists devoted he said. "The team is con- of virus is extremely com- out the mission con- all-out efforts to collecting, fident that the report is plicated, because a vened by the World organizing and conducting based on all available doc- pathogen's introduction Health Organization initial analysis of data uments and evidence on into the human popula- has been thorough and based on advice put for- hand." tion is a highly accidental comprehensive. ward by international ex- The report said that the event," Liang said, adding Liang Wannian, a perts. virus most likely jumped that the high rates of Tsinghua University pro- "Each piece of raw data from an animal, poten- asymptomatic COVID-19 fessor who heads the that is worth special at- tially a bat or pangolin, to cases have compounded Chinese team of the joint tention was made avail- humans through an inter- the difficulties. mission, said Chinese and able to international ex- mediary species. "The first reported case foreign experts had the perts participating in the It said the theory that in Wuhan dated to Dec 8, same access to data, and mission one by one," she the virus originated in a 2019. But the case is not their research in Wuhan, said. "They had said mul- lab is "extremely un- necessarily the zero pa- Hubei province, from late tiple times that they had likely". Two other path- tient that we are looking January to early February, comprehensive and frank ways?direct transmission for," he said. "Scientists was "tightly integrated". discussions with the from animals to humans have reached the consen- "There is no difference Chinese side on the issue and the virus spreading sus that the region that Liang Wannian, a Tsinghua University professor. between what we had ob- of data." through cold-chain logis- reported the first case is tained and what foreign Liang said preliminary tics?were deemed possi- not necessarily where the In response to doubt "The report was delayed team members had on data aggregation and ble. virus first emerged." cast on the outcome of the because we were striving hand," he said at a news analysis work undertaken Liang said tracing the He said whether more joint mission, Liang said to ensure its high quality, conference in Beijing. "The by Chinese researchers is origin of the novel coron- origin tracing teams will a scientific attitude al- to make it more science- hypothesis that China did necessary because the avirus is a work in be dispatched to China ways prevailed when team based and well-rounded," not share raw data is un- sheer amount of original progress and should be a should be determined by members on the mission he added. founded." data can be overwhelm- globe-spanning effort. practical and science- found themselves debat- Hua, from the Foreign Liang added that some ing. The report suggested es- based evaluations. ing each other during on- Ministry, denounced the data that concerned the "It is unrealistic and un- tablishing a global data- "It is false to believe that site visits or when formu- accusation that the privacy of patients was not necessary from the point base integrating informa- origin-tracing work should lating the final report. Chinese government had allowed to be taken over- of view of a scientist to go tion including genome se- be limited to China. We "Chinese and interna- intervened in the joint seas or photographed through every single entry quencing, epidemiology, must pursue a wider per- tional experts were able to mission as baseless and based on Chinese laws in original records," he animal and environmen- spective," he said. "It is arrive at consensus deeply irresponsible. and international rules, said. "We must first estab- tal monitoring data. very clear that Chinese through arguing, with the "All parties should re- but they were available to lish a database that can It also urged expanding scientists and govern- shared goal of examining spect science and respect the entire team during be further examined." the scope of the search to ments are willing to con- more evidence and im- conclusions and sugges- their on-site visits. Liang said the 120-page possible early infections as tribute more in finding the proving the research," tions put forward by scien- Foreign Ministry report published by the well as potential animal virus' origin in the future." Liang said. tists," she said. China to take new steps to further transform gov’t functions, invigorate market entities

CHINA will roll out new “It is critical to maintain ment will be piloted, and law-abiding enterprises vided for matters closely administrative streamlin- measures to deepen the re- stability on the six priority the coverage of work in- and low-risk goods will be related to people’s daily ing. Competent depart- form of government func- fronts and provide protec- jury compensation insur- reduced, while charges at lives. The development of ments shall fulfill due tions, in a bid to further tions in the six key areas. ance extended, to safe- ports will be reduced or elderly care facilities will oversight responsibilities. energize market players Experience gained from guard the lawful rights merged. be promoted by involving Regulatory standards and and boost the momentum last year shows that efforts and interests of people en- “We should stay clear- private actors to improve rules will be refined, and a of development, the State in this regard played a gaged in flexible employ- eyed that the foundation services. benchmark system for ad- Council executive meeting vital role in keeping ment. of economic recovery and “Market players need to ministrative discretion es- chaired by Premier Li China’s economic funda- “While stabilizing full- growth needs to be rein- be enabled to play a pri- tablished. Keqiang decided on mentals stable,” Li said. time employment, we forced, if we are to have mary role,” said Li, “Since Compliance oversight Wednesday. The meeting decided on must attach great impor- sound and steady eco- last year, there has been a will be innovated and Solid efforts are needed policy steps to create a tance to flexible employ- nomic development,” Li significant increase in the stepped up, and matters to maintain stability on more enabling employ- ment, which holds broad said. number of market players, involving people’s life and the six priority fronts and ment environment. The prospects,” Li said. Domestic demand will which now totals over 138 health and public security provide protections in the number of professions re- The meeting also called be boosted. Unwarranted million. Over 70 percent will be put under stringent six key areas. It is impera- quiring government-ap- for streamlining the pro- restrictions on the cross- are active.We need to sup- oversight. Deepening the tive to have a keen grasp of proved licenses will be re- cedures for enterprise-re- city registration of used port these market players reform of government the current economic situ- duced, while the certifica- lated examination and ap- cars will be overhauled, to keep employment sta- functions will help foster ation and take more con- tion of vocational skill proval, while reducing the while market access for ble.” a more vibrant, fair and ef- crete measures to provide grades by private actors documents, time and fees homestays will be eased as Fair regulation will be ficient market. necessary support and so- will be promoted. required. China will accel- appropriate. further promoted. Both “Fair competition will be lidify the foundation of sta- The sound development erate its efforts to achieve The supply of public deregulation and over- promoted through fair reg- bility, so as to promote sta- of new forms of employ- the whole-process digitiza- services in the sphere of sight will be advanced as ulation. Market entities ble economic operation ment will be supported. tion of trademark and livelihoods will be opti- needed, while effective can only get a fair shot at and improve the quality Occupational injury insur- patent registration. The mized. More inter-provin- oversight will serve as a opportunity when there is and efficiency of growth. ance for flexible employ- customs inspection rate of cial services will be pro- necessary safeguard for fair competition,” Li said. 8 • Friday April 2, 2021 The Barbados Advocate ‘For the cause that lacks assistance, ’Gainst the wrongs that need resistance, For the future in the distance, And the good that I can do’ Editorial WHO: Europe’s vaccine rollout Global warming ‘unacceptably slow’ and climate change The World Health stock, now,” he added. most affected by the virus least one dose. GLOBAL warming is a major part of Climate Change Organisation (WHO) has In the meantime, as of all the world’s regions, The EU’s deals with that describes the gradual rising of temperatures in criticised the rollout of long as vaccine coverage with the total number of Pfizer-BioNTech and the Earth’s climate over decades. Scientists have coronavirus vaccines in remained low, he said EU deaths fast approaching Moderna also ran into determined that warming has been caused by the Europe as being countries would have to one million and the total early problems with excessive production of greenhouse gases due to fossil “unacceptably slow”. impose lockdowns and number of cases about to production and fuels use and certain types of agriculture.These gases It also says the situation other measures to surpass 45 million, it distribution. act to trap heat within the earth’s atmosphere and in the region is more compensate for the delays. added. EU regulators were contribute to the rising global surface temperatures. worrying than it has been Kluge also warned that The WHO also warned then slow to authorise Some politicians such as former United States for several months. the vaccine rollout, despite of the risks of greater vaccines for use. Some EU President; Donald Trump, have suggested that global Vaccination campaigns its slow speed, risked spread associated with countries subsequently warming and crisis change may be a hoax even while in much of Europe have “providing a false sense of increased mobility and paused their rollouts of acknowledging their damaging effects.This is because, been hit by delays and the security to authorities and number of gatherings over the AstraZeneca jab over in order to reverse climate change and global warming, number of infections is the public alike”. the forthcoming religious reports of blood clots countries would have to pledge large amounts of rising. Last week saw holidays of Passover, among a small number of money to change their energy sources and agricultural France is the latest increasing transmission of Easter and Ramadan. people who had received a processes. For some countries, this act is not a financial country to announce new Covid-19 in the majority Some 27 countries of the dose. Others restricted its priority and therefore the pressure placed on them by lockdown measures, of countries in the WHO more than 50 included in use among older people international organizations is undesirable. People lasting four weeks. European region – which the WHO Europe region over concerns that the often use the existence of extreme winter weather to “Vaccines present our includes more than 50 have implemented partial company had not provided argue against global warming, however, this does not best way out of this countries and extends or full coronavirus enough testing data. negate the analysis of the global surface temperatures pandemic... However, the from Greenland to the far lockdowns. All this has led to low and comparisons with previous decades. Climate rollout of these vaccines is east of Russia.There were Only 16% of the EU’s public confidence in the change, therefore, does not only lead to warming but unacceptably slow” and is 1.6 million new cases and population has so far AstraZeneca vaccine. to other extreme weather conditions.We have all seen prolonging the pandemic close to 24 000 deaths, the received a dose of vaccine. Polling company YouGov movies about huge storms and tornadoes destroying in the wider Europe WHO said. The EU was slow to says only a third of cities and countries and we have also seen news region, WHO director for Cases were rising in all negotiate a contract with Germans and less than a reports of this happening all over the world. Europe Hans Kluge said but one age group, the vaccine manufacturer quarter of French According to National Geographic, scientists have in a statement. organisation said. AstraZeneca which respondents now consider found links between warming in the arctic and cooler “We must speed up the Only 10% of the nearly caused supply problems. it safe. temperatures to the south. This explains the recent process by ramping up 900 million people in the It also sparked a political The WHO and the snowstorms in the state of Texas in the United States manufacturing, reducing region have had a single row with the UK, where European Medicines and other areas which rarely see large amounts of barriers to administering dose of coronavirus AstraZeneca has plants Agency, however, say the snowfall and therefore were unprepared for such vaccines, and using every vaccine. and where 52% of the benefits of the vaccine extreme weather.As more of these extreme conditions single vial we have in It remains the second population has had at outweigh any risks. occur there will be no choice but to accept the truth of the predictions about climate change. Huge and widespread wildfires in California last year destroyed homes and burned forests where wildlife sought refuge Seven activists found guilty from the ever-growing urban cities. Major hurricanes with abnormal intensity are also evidence of climate change. In the Caribbean, the impact of Climate Change can be seen in the rising of sea levels which over Hong Kong protests can swallow whole beaches and low lying coastal areas over time. This along with the rising surface SEVEN of Hong Kong’s also facing other charges, The campaigners were protect certain freedoms temperatures of the oceans can also lead devastation most prominent pro- including under the accused of participating in for Hong Kong: freedom of of coral reefs, increased mortality of fish and other sea democracy campaigners Beijing-imposed national an unauthorised assembly assembly and speech, an creatures, and lack of nesting area for our beautiful sea have been convicted of security law, which was on August 12 and 18, independent judiciary and turtles.The changes can also cause less rainfall which unlawful assembly introduced in response to 2019, when Hong Kong some democratic rights – can disrupt regional water supplies, this has already relating to huge 2019’s mass protests and was embroiled in months freedoms that no other been occurring with the recent droughts that countries demonstrations two years carries severe penalties, of anti-government part of mainland China in the region have experienced. Another major effect ago. including long prison protests. has. of Climate Change in Barbados is the fact that our Media tycoon Jimmy terms. The defence team say However, fears that this national dish can no longer be made as often as we Lai and veteran politician After waves of pro- that freedom of assembly model was being eroded would like because flying fish are no longer found Martin Lee were among democracy protests, is protected under Hong led to huge pro-democracy plentifully in our waters. We can consider this to be a those found guilty of Beijing is increasingly Kong’s constitution, and protests in 2019. devastating impact on our nationhood. organising an cracking down on the that authorities had Some protests turned There are simple ways for us to help in revert some unauthorised march. city’s rights and freedoms. approved a demonstration violent and in 2020, China of the effects of Climate Change. Barbados has already All seven had pleaded China had earlier this which then grew into the introduced a controversial started by updating some of its transport board fleet not guilty but now face week passed sweeping unauthorised march. national security law in to electric buses and by launching a massive tree time in prison. changes to Hong Kong’s The prosecution argued the territory,criminalising planting initiative in 2020. The planting of trees is A small group of electoral rules, which will that freedom of assembly secession, subversion and particularly good for the environment as trees help to protesters outside the allow prospective MPs to – while granted in the collusion with foreign absorb the greenhouse gases which are released. The court held posters first be vetted by a pro- constitution – was not forces with the island should follow the lead of our allies in India, denouncing political Beijing committee. absolute in Hong Kong. maximum sentence life in whom have weekend events where all residents take persecution. Alongside Lai and Lee, Britain handed back prison. part in volunteering time to plant donated trees. Also Two other activists had former lawmakers Hong Kong to China in Beijing said the law we must find alternatives to burning when disposing earlier already pleaded Margaret Ng, Cyd Ho 1997, and the Basic Law would target “sedition” of household waste, as this combustion adds to the guilty and face up to five Sau-lan, Lee Cheuk-yan, was created under the and bring stability. Since greenhouse gas effect. years in jail. Albert Ho Chun-yan and handover agreement the law has been enacted Now that the current President of the United States The group of seven will Leung Kwok-hung, known under the “one country, in June, around 100 has decided to re-join the Paris Climate Agreement, be sentenced at a later as “Long Hair”, were two systems” principle. people have been arrested, we should expect the world to have continued focus on date. Some of them are convicted. This is supposed to including Lai. this issue and therefore each country will have to pull its weight in the fight. Our environment is of the Telephone: 467-2000 News Fax: 434-1000 News Editor: Dorian Bryan Executive Editor: Allison Downes utmost importance not only for us but for our children E-mail Address: [email protected] Business Editor: Jewel Brathwaite General Manager: Sandra Clarke Assistant Managing Director: Sean Eteen and grandchildren and therefore protecting it must be Website: www.barbadosadvocate.com Sports Editor: Corey Greaves Publisher: Sir Anthony Bryan a priority. @The Barbados Advocate @barbadosadvocate The Barbados Advocate Friday April 2, 2021 • 9

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR ADVOCATE PUBLISHERS (2000) INC, FONTABELLE • FAX: 434-1000 • E-MAIL: [email protected] ‘I’m more moral than you, because I believe in god’ The height of conceit THANK you for the recent headline and day Taliban in Afghanistan who have advice in your newspaper (“Belief in different ideas; don’t they and their “YES, what we commemorate this assertion that the heavens are moral absolutes requires belief in God”, religion adopt the same biblical attitudes week is the extraordinary love and arranged for our convenience. Such March 7, 2021) certifying that no morals towards women, and add their own mercy that God has for each of us, beliefs share a distinct commonality: are possible without a belief in God given insane objections to women’s education, personally,” March 28, “Church News” Millions of believers despite there morals, and that morals must be obtained their equality, their advancement above the Rev. Fr. Neil Scantlebury. It is of being not one shred of proof as to the from the teachings of the Bible if one is chattel status and halt the progress of course the height of conceit to believe veracity of their claims. As a species, Christian or, for followers of Islam, from their children, especially females? And that there is a divine being who takes homo sapiens are woefully deficient in the Koran and the Hadith. And, such don’t they provide their moral code with a personal and immediate interest in the critical cognitive function of critical morals are absolute, unquestionable, and severe punishments for those who fall our doings. Only astrology comes close thinking. in the example of the Koran, unalterable short? And while some moral practices to this illusion, with its vulgar CHARLES KNIGHTON and cannot be argued with. So glad we’ve have improved and some biblical ones cleared up any lingering doubts about have been all but dumped, the fastest who’s calling the shots around here. growing religion in the world is the Except that it’s puzzling, to say the church of Rome …especially in the Living on what one has least, when you consider the recent moral poorest nations of sub Saharan Africa, track record of the Catholic church for Asia and South America; has this to do BUILDING out poverty is part of the smaller than some plantations in example, involving contraception, with the cycle of poverty, the birth rate Barbados experience. It is an Australia. Everything is next door. condoms,Aids, child abuse and poverty.In and not practicing family planning experiential model that changing That reality should set the framework the last century,the Catholic church was perhaps? It’s not possible to have it both attitudes is shredding and shedding. and boundaries of a developmental more committed in preventing access to ways; those religions which spout morals To borrow in order to acquire a five- model. family planning for the poorest of the non-stop should honestly critique them, bedroom bungalow – or truck is Just outside the city of Bridgetown, world, and utterly controlling the private and if they have faults, be honest and fashionable, but to live within means – there is a beautiful quadrangle of sex lives of those who lived in Eire up to eliminate them before feeding their flock. growing step by step from a chattel buildings and playing fields called 1985, than admitting to child rape by Let’s have a purge of religious morals, house or a Morris minor car is not hip. Harrison College, Queen’s Park, and priests even in developed countries. More especially those which don’t stand up to The imported lifestyle – and not the The St. Michael School – as well as concerned about outlawing gay marriage scrutiny and see what’s left. It’s finally home-grown idea, is considered a better others. This collection of physical world-wide than promoting the use of clear to some of us that whichever holy way.Thankfully,those gems of poverty resources is superior by far to the condoms in Africa in the ‘80’s to combat books you favour, and you’re spoilt for may be ignored, but they never die. Harbour road buildings, where the the spread of Aids and STD’s. More intent choice, any religions claim for a monopoly Partying at home is part of the new UWI started in 1963. The Barbados on denying the third world’s poorest on morals is dead. norm. It may have a new name but is Government is cash strapped, the UWI women living in the world’s poorest In this present era, ordinary people, still the old-fashioned Dutch party – is in debt; the future of students are at nations control over their own bodies by especially the new generation, have contributing resources and skills to risk; the buildings and spaces are providing condoms to limit family sizes unlimited access to information, satisfy a common interest. The cost of under-utilised and duplication of effort and stop the cycle of poverty, than communication and education, and organising the party was small. The and resources are present. It is a admitting they were guilty of child abuse they’ve learnt to question and criticise. host was paid – leftover drinks and perfect storm of opportunity. It has all in the Irish republic of the mid last Gutenberg printed the bible,but the same food. Some took the idea further. They the ingredients of the Bridgetown century.And did the Catholic church offer press eventually printed books full of turned the Duct party idea into a Campus of THE BUSSA JUNIOR anything more than words to stop information, ideas, questions and critical business – a Sunday evening get- COLLEGE. An idea that when Europe’s last genocide of the 1990’s when thought, and how ironic that turned out together at a social centre. implemented will make Speightstown, Christians targeted Muslims in the to be.The morals on offer from an on high, Bat-and-ball in the gap was also Oistins, and Six Roads jealous. New Balkans? And if those massacres weren’t unwavering and omnipotent God are organised co-operation. Recycled wood, ideas will rebel and seek freedom. geographically very far from the Pope’s there to be constructively examined not twine, nails, and cloth made the bat Imagine the legacies that will be left residence in the Vatican, (not expecting blindly followed, especially after many and ball. Skills and effort came from if the courage to reduce duplication; if another genocide since WW2) how near have begun to think for themselves and among participants. No one rented the maximisation of effort and co- must genocide be to prompt a Vatican realise the contradictions between management resources. Leadership operation becomes a way of life; if a intercession to a war of ethnic cleansing? religious morals, beliefs and behaviour. emerged and honoured. government that accepts trying to do There are more, but don’t these few Certainly, the intertwining of religion, On large scale, the village was everything is failed condition; if the examples show the collapse of God given colonialism and slavery for centuries in another example of structured Barbadian society sees each other as morals at worst and confusion at best, of this region gives our own twist to the teamwork. It rewarded children eager beads of a coral stone pearl. That is a those who would have you believe and problem of asking ourselves just where to learn, but whose families had little vision of a more beautiful Barbados. follow their God’s moral and ethical did our morals come from, and why were money or books. Teachers opened their Excessive borrowing is a debt trap. It is coaching without question? And talking they accepted. So, start to think, ask homes and gave free private lessons. a set of chains that only the future can about direct Bible based morals, what questions and look for your own answers Children in crowded homes lived part- unlock. Governments must find ways to about those wild verses in Deuteronomy, instead of swallowing confused religious time with aunts and uncles. The sustain current spending, protect delving into women’s reputations on their moralising hook line and sinker. The neighbour fed any child that stopped standards of living, and avoid solvency wedding night? Is there nothing, ahem, words “God” and “morals” don’t even have by. or defaulting on liabilities or sacred? Read it; if she wasn’t a virgin, to appear in the same sentence. And It is a mistake to perceive and govern expenditure. In normal times monetary the recommendation of the moral finally, some Humanists and others like Barbados with the same model that is policy adjustments are sufficient. majority was death by stoning. Which is us have even begun to see that, hey! needed to manage an ocean. It is a However, times are not normal. Living a little over the top (being sure it’s out of …maybe the advent of a secular based rivulet. The population of Barbados is on what one has, is not a crime, it is fashion in the West where pre and extra morality, without any God, is possible, is less than the staff of Amazon (767 000) smart. marital sex is as clear as daylight) and is reasonable, and at last has arrived. or IBM (300 000). Its landmass is WALTER EDEY irrelevant now …except for the present- FREDERICK JOHNSON

LET GOD QUOTES FOR TODAY WORDS OF SPEAK TO US WISDOM Elbert Hubbard Norman Mailer “Do not be anxious about (1856 - 1915) (1923 - 2007) anything, but in every US author US journalist & novelist situation, by prayer and HUMOUR petition, with thanksgiving, “There is no greater present your requests to God. “How many a man has thrown up importance in all the world There’s no trick to being a And the peace of God, which his hands at a time when a little like knowing you are right humorist when you have transcends all understanding, more effort, a little more patience and that the wave of the the whole government will guard your hearts and would have achieved success?” world is wrong, yet the wave working for you. your minds in Christ Jesus.” crashes upon you.” – Philippians 4:6-7 10 • Friday April 2, 2021 The Barbados Advocate

COVID-19 and lessons from past pandemics DID you know that the so-called that survey was conducted in June and Spanish flu of 1918 – 20 didn’t start If we do not know history, we repeat history’s mistakes. Not only is July, even before the worse second wave in Spain, but in Kansas in the USA? Covid-19 mortality rate between two and four per cent of cases (30 to hit Britain. Breen described the It infected 500 million people world- situation as a “ticking time bomb”. And wide, killing between 20 and 50 40 times that of seasonal influenza at about 0.1 per cent of cases) but health care workers who don’t get million. Mortality was up to ten per the sequelae and the grief are widespread and often devastating. vaccinated contribute to the risk, the cent. Masks were the major stress and that ticking bomb. preventive measure then, and there While severe illness and death chiefly affect the elderly and those with But what about the grief of the was almost as much resistance as co-morbidities, it does affect younger adults and children, sometimes bereaved? Humans have long among Republicans in the USA understood the psychologically today, and more than in Barbados, with horrible consequences for everyone? destructive nature of pandemics. In the where the vast majority of us are second century AD, when a plague – sensible enough to comply. vaccine order violated their personal Surveys have shown domestic abuse likely smallpox – was killing thousands The Spanish flu was the deadliest of liberties under the Constitution. A spiking since January 2020 compared to daily in Rome, Emperor Marcus Aurelius flu epidemics and we can and must learn pastor named Henning Jacobson, took the same period in 2019. According to the observed “the corruption of the mind is lessons from it. It began at an army camp his anti-vaccine crusade to the US American Journal of Emergency a pest far worse than any such miasma in Kansas, in early March, 1918. It Supreme Court. The Supreme Court Medicine and the group U.N. Women, and vitiation of the air which we breathe spread rapidly in the camp and a issued a landmark 1905 ruling that incidents of domestic violence increased around us”. People are now left to mourn thousand troops were hospitalised with legitimised the government’s authority 300% in Hubei, China; 25% in Argentina, alone in lockdown, and pay their final 38 deaths from pneumonia within the to “reasonably” infringe on personal 30% in Cyprus, 33% in Singapore, 50% in respects over Zoom. But experts contend month. In April US troops were sent all freedoms in a public health crisis, issuing Brazil, and similarly in Britain and the we can’t properly mourn in isolation. over Europe in the final stages of World a fine for refusing vaccination. Anti- USA. In Barbados an 80% increase was Mourning is a social task – it always has War 1, except for Spain, which had vaccine conspiracy theorists are alive reported last year. Imagine the grief been, from personal to community ritual, stayed neutral. Reporting the epidemic and well in the USA, in spite of the related to the violence, break-ups and from real grief to recognition of that was prohibited, to protect the war effort, proven safety of the vaccines, and are trauma to children and loss of family. grief, and sharing it with family and but the Spanish media could report it – “infecting” others, apparently including What about the health care team? friends. hence it became known as the Spanish a few here at home, with a kind of Sophie McBain in the British magazine There have been calls for national or flu. It was all kept hush-hush to protect secondary pandemic of anti-healthy New Stateman of March 10th writes of local memorials for victims. The Forest of the war effort … a lot like our Caribbean behaviour. Mandatory mask wearing is what she calls the psychological shadow- Memories project in Britain aims to dilemma, taking major risks trying to the law in two-thirds of USA states, with pandemic, referring to the severe and plant a tree for every person dying of protect the tourist trade! clear benefits; mandatory vaccination is complex grief associated with the death Covid-19, and we could do something Of the greatest interest to us was the under discussion in many places as third of loved ones and the circumstances of similar in our national arboretum and business of wearing protective masks spikes are occurring with greater havoc the pandemic, and describes the Covid gardens at Codrington in St. Michael. then. Some American states mandated than ever, and may become a crisis as the biggest hit to mental health McBain’s article concludes with mask wearing. Most people apparently requirement for many activities, since World War 2. Before the pandemic, thoughtful words: “As individuals and conformed, but there was resistance. In including student enrolment and of patients admitted to intensive care, as a nation we may be searching to find California the Anti-Mask League employment, and of course, travel. In the one in five didn’t make it. Now, most meaning and purpose amid all this pain. complained bitterly that an obligation USA the 1905 small pox ruling still intensive care beds in many hospitals We will each have to learn how to become to cover one’s nose and mouth was “an provides precedent. are taken up by desperately sick Covid- post-pandemic people.Perhaps that unconstitutional affront to the principles If we do not know history, we repeat 19 patient, and up to 40 per cent (two in could mean having a deeper sense of of a free society” and they got the history’s mistakes. Not only is Covid-19 five) die. The impact on doctors and empathy and compassion, a restored ordinance repealed. Sounds familiar? mortality rate between two and four per nurses is horrendous. sense of social solidarity, a political Reduction of infections and deaths were cent of cases (30 to 40 times that of Sometimes within minutes of starting purpose even. There is pain in grief, but shown to correlate with mask wearing. seasonal influenza at about 0.1 per cent work a doctor or nurse will have a panic there can also be hope.” The lesson hasn’t been sufficiently learnt of cases) but the sequelae and the grief attack and can’t continue, Andrew But before we can reach that stage, in the USA, the world’s great leader in are widespread and often devastating. Breen, clinical director of critical care at before we can emerge from the Covid-19 infection and mortality stakes. While severe illness and death chiefly Leeds Teaching Hospital, told Ms. pandemic, we MUST learn the lessons of We come to the lesson on vaccination. affect the elderly and those with co- McBain. Every day he finds one of his the past, and we MUST follow the The mortality of Spanish flu, going on for morbidities, it does affect younger adults staff sobbing in the corridor.The anxiety science. That means not only mask two years with multiple resurgences, and children, sometimes with horrible many feel before their shift is a type of wearing, sanitising, social distancing and occurred because there was little consequences for everyone? Pre-Traumatic Stress Disorder.A survey being vaccinated, but also exercising and quarantining and no vaccine. Can society Apart from the distressing, severe of 709 critical care staff published in the getting our vitamin D from the sun, for mandate it for the good of the populace? illness, loss of life and loss to family, Occupational Medicine journal in greater immunity,. It’s almost certainly Well, in 1901 a deadly smallpox consequences of Covid illness and deaths January found that almost half reported our greater amount of sunshine in the epidemic tore through the USA include many kinds of grief, stress for symptoms of Post-Traumatic Stress Caribbean that may be helping to keep northeast, and the Boston and everyone, domestic violence, break up of Disorder, severe depression, anxiety, or our mortality below that of Britain and Cambridge boards of health ordered families, economic distress, problem drinking. One in five nurses other cold countries. vaccination of all residents. However, unemployment and poverty, and often reported thoughts of self-harm or PROFESSOR EMERITUS SIR some refused to take it, claiming the long-term illness known as “long covid”. believing they were better off dead. And HENRY FRASERE Ford resumes political donations after review

WASHINGTON – Ford Motor Co will its political action committee (PAC) was voted against certification, as well as Ford would strengthen principles it used resume making political donations and resuming donations to lawmakers contributions through the same period for supporting candidates “by adding a will not rule out donations to those effective April 1, and had opted against for state officials and organisations who new principle related to ‘public service lawmakers who voted on Jan. 6 against imposing a blanket ban on the suggested the election should be and integrity.’” certifying President Joe Biden’s election Republican lawmakers who voted overturned. Bainwol added that the candidates win, according to a letter from Ford seen against certification. Alphabet Inc’s Google and General Ford supports must “demonstrate public by Reuters. Five people died when supporters of Electric Co PACs also suspended service consistent with building trust and The No. 2 US automaker was among former President Donald Trump donations through 2022, while Dow Inc acting with competence, integrity and many companies that suspended political attacked the Capitol on January 6 to said it would extend its suspension to serving others.” donations earlier this year pending a prevent the US Congress from certifying senators voting against certification for Ford noted it and the industry “are in review,including some that opted to halt Biden’s win. Trump had urged them to up to six years. a period of massive disruption that is all donations to the 147 House and protest the results of the November 3 It was not immediately clear whether deeply connected with policy issues. Senate members who voted against election, which he falsely claimed was any of those other companies had Participation in the political process has Biden’s certification, including Walmart rigged. reversed those plans. been a constant over our 118-year history Inc, Marriott Inc,AT&T Inc,Amazon.com Microsoft Corp said in February its In the letter to company employees and is central to navigating Ford’s global Inc, Comcast and American Express. PAC would suspend all donations donating to its PAC, Chief Government priorities in a world of competitive In the letter seen by Reuters,Ford said through 2022 to the 147 lawmakers who Relations Officer Mitch Bainwol said voices.” The Barbados Advocate Friday April 2, 2021 • 11

RBC successfully Microsoft says investigating issues with completes sale Microsoft 365 services and features of its Eastern MICROSOFT Corp and Azure, after many reporting issues with be unable to access tracks outages by Caribbean said yesterday it was users were unable to Teams, an app heavily Microsoft 365 services and collating status reports investigating an issue access them. relied on by people for features. We’ll provide from a series of sources, banking with its Microsoft 365 Outage tracking remote work during the additional information as including user-submitted services and features, website Downdetector COVID-19 pandemic. soon as possible,” said errors on its platform.The operations including workplace showed over 8 000 “We’re investigating an Microsoft in a tweet here. outage might be affecting messaging app Teams incidents of people issue in which users may Downdetector only a larger number of users. YESTERDAY, Royal Bank of Canada (RY on TSX and NYSE) (“RBC”) announced that it has received the required approvals from local governments and from the Eastern Caribbean Central Bank for the sale of its Eastern Caribbean banking operations. The transaction closes today. This sale has RBC selling its Eastern Caribbean banking operations to a consortium of regional banks comprised of 1st National Bank of St. Lucia, Antigua Commercial Bank, Bank of Dominica, Bank of Montserrat, and The Bank of Nevis. The sale includes RBC’s 11 branches in Antigua and Barbuda, Dominica, Grenada, A Microsoft logo is seen on an office building in New York City on July 28, 2015. Montserrat, St. Kitts and Nevis, St. Lucia, and St. Vincent and the Grenadines. US economic outlook rises after relief law “This transaction will allow RBC to align WASHINGTON – Views Democrats felt positive former community college investments and of the nation’s economy about the economy in teacher.“But I’m afraid it’s resources into markets are the rosiest they’ve December, but 41 per cent going to be similar to the where our vision for been since the pandemic did in February. Among last four years with the being the Caribbean’s began more than a year Republicans, positive two parties not working digitally-enabled ago, buoyed by Democrats views plummeted from 67 together. I blame this not relationship bank can be feeling increasingly per cent in December to just on Donald Trump, but executed most- optimistic as President 35 per cent by February. on the press that successfully,” said Rob Joe Biden’s $1.9 trillion AP-NORC polling finds supported Trump and Johnston, Head of relief package is Democrats have grown egged him on. I think it Caribbean Banking. “The distributed across the more positive about the was divided before and sale of our Eastern country. economy following just got progressively Caribbean banking A new poll from the President Joe Biden’s worse.” operations to indigenous Press-NORC Centre for inauguration and the Americans’ improved banks is also a critical Public Affairs finds 46 per passage of his relief outlook generally reflects step forward in cent of Americans overall package. The view among the favourable strengthening the now view the economy as the GOP fell sharply since impressions of Biden’s domestic financial good, up from the 37 per December. relief package and the services sectors in each cent who felt that way last These questions have mass vaccinations that of the countries and month. Views of the not appeared in every have allowed more territories involved. This economy had tanked at month’s AP-NORC survey. schools, offices and will help create a the onset of the pandemic Results based on retailers to reopen. Based stronger climate for in April last year, when 29 interviews with 1 166 US on economic forecasts, further growth, per cent said it was in good adults conducted March Biden suggested last week development, and shape. 25–29.The margin of error that growth this year prosperity.” Fifty-eight percent of is ±3.6 percentage points could top six per cent – the Upon closing this Democrats now describe for the full sample. strongest performance in transaction, RBC’s economic conditions as Americans might yearn 37 years. That level of Caribbean presence – good, compared with 35 for co-operation between growth would likely come supported by 3 000 per cent of Republicans. Republicans and with enough hiring to President Joe Biden delivers a speech on employees – will include Democratic sentiments Democrats, but they also boost national morale, infrastructure spending at Carpenters Pittsburgh 41 branches and offices about the economy acknowledge the potentially softening some Training Centre, Wednesday, March 31, 2021, in across Aruba, The improved after Biden persistent divide as the of the polarisation that Pittsburgh. Bahamas, Barbados, replaced Donald Trump in economy has begun to has defined US politics for Bonaire, the Cayman the White House, with heal from the coronavirus. more than a decade. 21 per cent say they hold payments of $1 400 and Islands, Curaçao, Saba, optimism increasing even “I would like to see a lot The poll shows 54 per neither opinion. Large extended unemployment Sint Maarten, Trinidad further after he signed his more co-operation cent of Americans approve majorities approve of insurance, funding for and Tobago, and the landmark relief package between the two parties,” of the economic relief law, many of the law’s schools to reopen, aid for Turks and Caicos into law. said Leo Martin, 84, of while 25 per cent components, including families and housing Islands. Just 15 per cent of Council Bluffs, Iowa, and a disapprove. An additional vaccination funding, direct payment assistance. 12 • Friday April 2, 2021 The Barbados Advocate Regular Market BARBADOS STOCK REPORT Security Volume High Low Market Advance/ Price Decline April 1, 2021 GODDARD ENTERPRISES LIMITED 1670 2.15 2.15 2.15 0.04 EPPLEY C’BEAN PROPERTY FUND SCC - VAL FUND 500 0.56 0.56 0.56 0.01 One security advanced and one declined as 2,170 shares traded on the Regular Market, with a total value of $3,870.50. Goddard Enterprises Limited was the volume leader trading 1,670 shares at $2.15 to close up four ($0.04) cents. They were followed by Eppley Caribbean Property Fund SCC – Value Fund which traded 500 shares.

Deposit Receipts Security Previous Current Advance/ Close Close Decline BARBADOSBARBADOS STSTOCKOCK EXCHANGEEXCHANGE EMERA DEPOSIT RECEIPT $21.88 $21.84 -$0.04 SHARE SUMMARY INFORMATION Tuesday March 30, 2021

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BICO Limited 21-Sep-20 - - - $3.10 $3.10 - $3.10 - 70 - INDICES Banks Holdings Limited -+ 09-Dec-19 - - - $4.85 $4.85 - - - - - TODAY'S TRADING LAST TRADING CHANGES April 1, 2021 March 31, 2021 Barbados Dairy Industries Limited -+ 04-Oct-19 - - - $3.00 $3.00 - - - - - Local 2,448.36 2,444.56 (3.80) Barbados Farms Limited 18-Mar-21 - - - $0.68 $0.68 - $0.30 $0.68 7,574 25,341 Cross-list 1,140.86 1,140.86 - Composite 599.69 598.79 (0.90) Cave Shepherd and Company Limited 23-Mar-21 - - - $4.10 $4.10 0 $4.00 $4.10 72 1,081 MARKET CAPITALISATION (in millions) FirstCaribbean International Bank 23-Mar-21 - - - $1.80 $1.80 0 - $1.80 - 13,978 TODAY'S TRADING LAST TRADING CHANGES April 1, 2021 March 31, 2021 Eppley Caribbean Property Fund SCC 18-Mar-21 - - - $0.16 $0.16 - - $0.16 - 5,065 Local 4,921.40 4,913.75 (7.64) - Dev Fund Cross-list 145.67 145.67 - Composite 5,067.07 5,059.43 (7.64) Eppley Caribbean Property Fund SCC 01-Apr-21 500 0.56 0.56 $0.57 $0.56 -$0.01 $0.56 $0.57 5522 51870 - MUTUAL FUND Value Fund April 1, 2021 ENDED NAME OF FUND NAV OFFER BID NAV Goddard Enterprises Limited 01-Apr-21 1670 2.15 2.15 $2.11 $2.15 0.04 $2.1 $2.15 9012 272 CHANGE 26-Mar-21 REPUBLIC CAPITAL GROWTH FUND w 1.2419 -0.0090 Insurance Corporation of B’dos Limited 18-Mar-21 - - - $2.00 $2.00 - $1.78 $2.00 56,258 19,274 26-Mar-21 REPUBLIC INCOME FUND w 1.2598 -0.0005 26-Mar-21 REPUBLIC PROPERTY FUND w 0.6756 -0.0004 One Caribbean Media Limited 18-Mar-21 - - - $2.20 $2.20 0 - $2.50 - 800 26-Mar-21 FORTRESS CARIBBEAN GROWTH FUND w 6.6469 6.6469 6.6469 -0.0853 Sagicor Financial Corporation Pref 6.5% 23-Jun-16 - - - $2.26 $2.26 - - - - - 26-Mar-21 FORTRESS HIGH INTEREST FUND - ACC. w 2.0951 -0.0002 26-Mar-21 FORTRESS HIGH INTEREST FUND - DIST. w 1.0199 -0.0001 Sagicor Financial Corporation Limited -+ 29-Nov-19 - - - $2.80 $2.80 - - - - - 28-Feb-21 ROYAL FIDELITY SELECT BALANCED FUND m 5.6018 5.6018 5.4998 0.0320 28-Feb-21 ROYAL FIDELITY STRATEGIC GROWTH FUNDm 1.0369 1.0369 1.0162 0.0128 West India Biscuit Company Limited 03-Mar-21 - - - $31.25 $31.25 - $31.35 - 100 - 28-Feb-21 ROYAL FIDELITY PREMIUM INCOME FUND m 1.6427 1.6427 1.6098 -0.0002 26-Mar-21 SAGICOR GLOBAL BALANCED FUND w 2.75 -0.02 Emera Deposit Receipt 14-Aug-20 - - - $21.61 $21.79 $0.18 $30.00 - 50 - 26-Mar-21 SAGICOR SELECT GROWTH FUND w 1.68 -0.01 26-Mar-21 SAGICOR PREFERRED INCOME FUND w 0.98 0.00 TOTAL SHARES BOUGHT & SOLD 6355 * Indicates the Fund is currently ex-div NOTES: QUOTATIONS AND NET ASSET VALUE PER SHARE ARE SUPPLIED BY THE FUND MANAGEMENT. THE OFFERING PRICE INCLUDES NET ASSET VALUE PLUS * = Security is Trading X-Div ENTRY COSTS. m = monthly valuation, q = quarterly valuation, w = weekly *+* = Security is Suspended Fixed Income ** = Rights Issued Last Trade Last Current Bid Ask Bid Ask Date Close Close Price Price Size Size GOB Series B 18-Mar-21 $60.00 $60.00 $60.00 $80.00 14,752 34,828 GOB Series D 12-Nov-19 $50.00 $50.00 NOTICES GOB Series F 03-Nov-20 $89.00 $89.00 GOB Series I 24-Mar-20 $65.00 $65.00 $70.00 19,617 ANNUAL GENERAL MEETINGS Emera Incorporated - Directors have fixed March 22nd, 2021 as the record date for the determination of shareholders entitled to NEWS receive notice of the Annual General Meeting of the Company which will be held on May 20th, 2021.

BICO Limited – Notice is hereby given that the One Hundred and Thirty-sixth Annual General Meeting of the Shareholders of BICO Limited is scheduled to take place on April 13th, 2021 at the Company’s registered address: Harbor Industrial Park, Trading relationships Bridgetown, BB11145 at 5:00 p.m. three months DIVIDEND DECLARATIONS West India Biscuit Company Limited – Directors have declared an interim dividend of twenty-five ($0.25) cents per share to be paid on April 30th, 2021 to Shareholders on record at close of business on April 19th, 2021. after Brexit DUNCAN ROSS is a every product with Great BSE NOTICES specialist at growing British soil attached to it biodynamic and organic is simply banned from COVID-19 PROCEDURAL UPDATE herbs in a walled garden entering the EU. It was Effective March 29th, 2021, the offices of the Barbados Stock Exchange Inc. (BSE) and the Barbados Central Securities on the Black Isle, trusted as safe in Depository Inc. (BCSDI) have reopened. Our office hours are Monday to Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. overlooking the Cromarty December, but no longer. Kindly note that mandatory digital temperature checks and hand sanitizing for all persons entering the building will be enforced. Firth. At Glendoick nursery These checks will be conducted on both staff and clients alike by trained personnel. While we acknowledge that every person In the pure Highland air, near Perth, Ken Cox with fever may not be COVID-19 positive and that some individuals may present without symptoms, please note that any person he could get premium supplies planted flowers with a temperature reading of 100? F (37.8? C) or over will be denied entry to conduct business within our offices. prices in Germany for such as rhododendrons to a plants such as arnica. But gold-plated customer base We wish to thank you in advance for your understanding, however, we must emphasize that this is a necessary step for the even before he encountered of display gardens. He says protection of staff and clients alike. the paperwork for he has lost 30% of sales consignments being sent to that used to go to the rest of TRADING SUSPENSION the European Union, he the EU. Without it, he told The Barbados Stock Exchange Inc. (BSE) wishes to advise that due to non-compliance with Section 4.01.3 and subject to stopped the trade – cutting BBC Scotland: “I don't Section 3.01.5.(1)(b) of the Rules of the Barbados Stock Exchange Inc. trading in the Common Shares of Banks Holdings off around a fifth of his think it's going to be Limited were suspended effective December 10th, 2019. business. sustainable. For a small business, the “We've been sending The Barbados Stock Exchange Inc. (BSE) wishes to advise that due to non-compliance with Section 4.01.3 and subject to certification each time a plants to Europe for 30 Section 3.01.5.(1)(b) of the Rules of the Barbados Stock Exchange Inc. trading in the Common Shares of Barbados Dairy consignment was required years. If there are bugs in Industries Limited were suspended effective December 10th, 2019. wasn't worth his time. the soil, they'll have got The Barbados Stock Exchange Inc. (BSE) wishes to advise that to facilitate the closing of the Scheme of Arrangement effected So he didn't have to them a long time ago,so by way of Section 99 of the Companies Act 1981 of Bermuda involving the transfer of all the issued and outstanding shares in encounter another obstacle this is really just a Sagicor Financial Corporation Limited to Alignvest Acquisition II, it has suspended trading in the security Sagicor Financial to sending plants – that bureaucratic thing.” Corporation Limited. The Barbados Advocate Friday April 2, 2021 • 13

Eastern Caribbean dollar goes digital, a help for unbanked

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico – The similar existing systems. fintech company Bitt in partnership with bank accounts would go to a previously Eastern Caribbean has created its It became available Wednesday in four the central bank. Unlike approved agent or nonbanking financial own form of digital currency meant island nations under a yearlong pilot cryptocurrencies, it is issued by an official institution who would verify a person’s to help speed transactions and serve program: St. Lucia, Grenada, Antigua central bank and has a fixed value, tied information and then approve a “DCash” people without bank accounts. and Barbuda, and St. Kitts and Nevis. to the existing Eastern Caribbean dollar wallet. That person would then go to a The Eastern Caribbean Central Bank “(It) is a milestone in the history of used across much of the region. supermarket or other store and give the said its “DCash” is the first such monetary instruments,” said Bitt CEO The system allows users even without cashier physical cash which would then blockchain-based currency introduced by Brian Popelka during a press conference bank accounts – but with a smartphone be deposited as digital currency in their any of the world’s currency unions, broadcast online. – to use a downloaded app and make wallet, Bitt spokesman Chris Burnett though some individual nations have DCash was created by Barbados-based payments via a QR code. Those without told the Press. 17 Venezuelans jailed for illegally entering country SEVENTEEN Venezuelan nationals received jail sentences when they appeared at the Siparia Magistrates’ Court on Monday 29th March and Wednesday 31, March 2021. According to official police reports, they all were charged for several offences including illegally entering the borders in contravention of the Immigration Act and Public Health Regulations. They all received custodial sentences ranging from 14 days to six weeks’ imprisonment. The Police Service confirms that the drivers in the group, ELIOMAR DANIEL MALALU SOTOLLIO and JOHANSON JOSE JAIMEZ CARPIOS, had additional charges – aiding and abetting the others in illegally entering the borders, as well as driving without a certificate of insurance. Carpios also was charged for driving without a permit. The vehicles driven by the two men, which were used to facilitate the illegal entry, were seized by an order of the court. The group was arrested on March 21, 2021, by officers of the South Western Division and Emergency Response Patrol People come in for the first mass vaccination event carried out by the Department of Health and the Voces non-profit (ERP). organisation, seeking to apply 10 000 Johnson and Johnson vaccines, at the Miramar Convention Centre in San Juan, Around 9 a.m. on that date, based on Puerto Rico, Wednesday, March 31, 2021. information received, the officers conducted a Stop and Search exercise along the SS Erin Road, Siparia. During Puerto Rico vaccinates the exercise, they stopped a green Toyota Corolla driven by Sotollio and a black Nissan Tiida driven by Carpios. Checks revealed five men, four women and two thousands in 15-hour mass event infants in both vehicles. They all were arrested after they were unable to SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico – Thousands of Wednesday afternoon, more than 5 000 media claiming that all those 21 years provide evidence that they had legally people were vaccinated against COVID- vaccines were given, according to Health and older could show up without an entered the country. 19 on Wednesday as part of a mass Secretary Carlos Mellado. appointment. Hundreds did so, and some The police officers also received inoculation event in Puerto Rico’s capital For now,Puerto Rico is vaccinating only of them were vaccinated amid grumbling additional information that led them to that was scheduled to last 15 hours. those 35- to 49-years-old with chronic from those who had an appointment and Quarry Road #1, Siparia, where they It was the first event of its kind since health conditions and all those 50 years were waiting in line. found other Spanish-speaking persons the US territory began vaccinating people and older, along with all workers in the More than 1 million vaccines have been hiding in some bushes. Those persons in mid-December. food and telecommunications industries, administered in the US territory of 3.2 also were unable to provide evidence of Officials hoped to vaccinate 10 000 among others. Wednesday’s event was million people. The government has legal entry into the country and were people with the single-dose Johnson & meant only for people who qualified and reported more than 195 500 confirmed arrested. They all were subsequently Johnson shot during the event that would made an appointment, but Mellado said and suspected cases and more than 2 000 charged with the offences. run from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. By late someone sent a fake message via social deaths.

Fair to occasionally cloudy and windy with brief scattered showers.

High: 7:31 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. New York: 06°C Yesterday: 0.7 mm Miami: 26°C Low: 1:01 a.m. For the month: 28.8 mm Max: 29.2°C Toronto: 01°C and 1:11 p.m. For the year: 28.8 mm Min: 22.4°C Montreal: -07°C London: 12°C 6:25 a.m. 5:51 p.m. 14 • Friday April 2, 2021 The Barbados Advocate

Bolsonaro picks Army chief to ease tensions with military THE appointment of the Brazilian army’s former chief health officer as the new army commander is an effort by President Jair Bolsonaro to heal a rift created by his firing of the defence minister and the subsequent removal of the top generals of all three military branches, analysts said yesterday. Gen. Paulo Sérgio Nogueira, responsible for the army’s human resources, was appointed army chief Wednesday following the hasty departure of the leaders of Brazil’s army,navy and air force. The three men were forced out a day after Bolsonaro summarily fired retired army Gen. Fernando Azevedo e Silva as defence minister. There has been little transparency around this week’s events, as neither the president nor the Defence Ministry explained what caused the change in leadership. Military and political experts said the unexpected firings, which some described as a “bomb,” were Brazil has the suffered the second highest death toll from Covid-19 in the world. partly the result of the commanders’ reluctance to serve Bolsonaro’s political interests. The reshuffle generated a deep – if brief More than 60 000 people – crisis within the military.Never since the return of democracy in 1985 had a president fired all the leaders of the military’s three branches, analysts said. The move caused uneasiness and great died of Covid-19 in March uncertainty as to the future of Brazil’s armed forces as the far-right president SOME 66 570 people in Brazil died currently account for about a quarter of head up the army, Almir Garnier the struggles with declining popularity and of Covid-19 in March, more than all coronavirus fatalities in the world. navy and Carlos Almeida Baptista COVID-19 batters the country. double the previous monthly New chiefs of the army, navy and air Júnior the air force. But the tapping of Nogueira as army record, figures show. force were announced on Wednesday His announcement came on the chief was widely seen as an attempt by the The country’s health service has been to replace those who resigned on anniversary of the 1964 coup that president to ease tensions. pushed to the brink as cases of the Tuesday in an apparent protest at the brought the military to power. “The choice was to lower the tone,” said virus continue to climb. sudden sacking of Defence Minister He said the military would “not be Juliano Cortinhas, who co-ordinates the President Jair Bolsonaro has faced Fernando Azevedo e Silva. found wanting when the country needs research and study group on international intense criticism for his handling of the Bolsonaro and his minister had it”. The day before he had raised security at the University of Brasilia. crisis and was hit by high-profile clashed over the issue of the armed concern by saying the coup had Inside the military, Nogueira has a resignations this week. forces’ loyalty, which the defence “pacified the country” and should be reputation of being a conscientious, However, on Wednesday he again minister said should be directed to celebrated. reliable officer. He is also the man behind railed against lockdown measures upholding the constitution rather than President Bolsonaro, a former army the military’s pandemic contingency plan, imposed by local governors and supporting the president personally. captain, himself prompted outrage in based on social distancing. mayors. The role of the armed forces in 2019 when he organised a In a rare interview with Correio “We had, and we have, two enemies – Brazilian politics has been a sensitive commemoration of the coup. Braziliense on March 28, Nogueira the virus and unemployment! It is a issue since the country’s return to As well as losing his defence minister, praised the results of the measures he reality! We are not going to solve this democracy in 1985 after 21 years of Mr Bolsonaro also had to replace his implemented to limit the spread of the problem by staying at home,” he said. military rule. foreign minister and five other cabinet coronavirus among military personnel Wednesday also saw a further 3 800 The new defence minister, Walter ministers. Marcelo Queiroga, a and said he was preparing for a third wave new deaths and over 90 000 new Braga Netto, announced that Paulo cardiologist, became the fourth health of infections. coronavirus cases. Brazil’s daily deaths Sérgio Nogueira de Oliveira would minister since the pandemic began. Mexico finds three-year-old Honduran boy near US border alone

MEXICO CITY – Mexican immigration Institute. 25, 4 440 underage migrants had been her by bus across Mexico, and then he authorities said Wednesday they found The three women were travelling with found in Mexico so far this year. It did not went back to their homeland – but not a three-year-old Honduran boy their seven children in the area near the say how many were unaccompanied, before he placed her in the hands of a apparently wandering alone in an area border city of Reynosa, but the boy was though adults often travel through young man who was to help her cross the near the Rio Grande. Authorities had not related to any of them and was Mexico with minors and leave them only river into Texas. It was not clear what estimated his age at four, but found out apparently unaccompanied. upon reaching the border. happened to the man who helped her he was younger when his father showed The boy’s father showed up to claim “Migrants have told federal cross. up to claim him. him Wednesday. The father said he left immigration agents that ‘the guides’ The increase in child migrants The incident began when a his son and ran to hide from the suggest they travel with children, represents a dilemma for the fledgling government helicopter detected a immigration agents. because it is easier to get into the United administration of President Joe Biden as group of seven children and three The institute said when the boy saw States,” the institute said. it attempts to restore an orderly asylum women hiding in bushes near the river, his father, he asked him why he had In March, a seven-year-old Honduran system. Nearly 9 500 migrant children known in Mexico as the Rio Bravo, abandoned him. girl appeared alone at the US border. arrived at the US border in February,up according to the National Immigration The institute said that through March She said her father had travelled with 60 per cent from a month earlier. The Barbados Advocate Friday April 2, 2021 • 15

Groups urge pressure on Mexico to save tiny vaquita porpoise

MEXICO CITY – Environmental groups called Thursday for an international ban on trade in a range of Mexican seafood and wildlife, seeking to force Mexico to do more to save the vaquita marina porpoise, the world’s most endangered marine mammal. The United States already has an embargo on imports of shrimp from the upper Gulf of California. Also known as the Sea of Cortez, the body of water is the only place where the vaquita lives, and as few as ten remain. The Natural Resources Defence Council, the Centre for Biological Diversity and two other groups said in an open letter that Mexico has failed to enforce a ban on fishermen using gill nets, which trap vaquitas. The nets are set to catch totoaba, an endangered fish whose swim bladder is considered a delicacy in China and is worth thousands of dollars. “Only the strongest international pressure will force Mexico to get lethal Papier-mache replicas of the critically endangered porpoise known as the vaquita marina are displayed on a blue plastic fishing nets out of the water before these sheet in front of the National Palace during a World Wildlife Fund event calling on the Mexican government to take little porpoises disappear forever,” wrote additional steps to protect the world’s smallest marine mammal, in Mexico City. Sarah Uhlemann, international program director at the Centre for whether those proposals will be The group also said it is considering flows from the US through the Colorado Biological Diversity. accepted. reducing the protection area for the River, which starts in the United There was no immediate comment The Mexican inter-agency group said vaquita, which would open up more States and empties into the Gulf of from Mexico’s government. it is considering lifting endangered- areas to gill nets used for totoaba and California. In March, a government body raised species protection on the totoaba. other species. The nets trap and drown The Colorado River theory posited criticism by announcing it would Opening up legal fishing of totoaba vaquitas. that a decline of fresh water from the consider several proposals that would would probably increase the deaths of The group also revived an old, river due to US usage had increased almost certainly harm the vaquita. vaquitas, but would provide a windfall discredited theory that blames the salinity in the upper Gulf, somehow The government has not announced for some fishermen in Mexico. vaquitas’ decline on the lack of water affecting the vaquita. Residents told to remain ready for explosion despite reduced activity at La Soufriere KINGSTOWN, St. Vincent – Director heightened activity last week. of the National Emergency “This is not the time for us to become Management Organisation (NEMO), complacent because we hear that things Michelle Forbes, is again urging have quieted down last week, because we Vincentians to prepare for the can expect to have similar events,” she possibility of an explosive eruption said. of La Soufriere. “This can go on for quite a while and it The volcano has been erupting can go in any direction from this point on effusively since December and returned because we have already seen the signs to its “normal” dome-building activity last that it can go either way. So, we cannot Friday, after three days of elevated rest on our laurels, if you want to put it seismic activity. that way, but we continue to prepare, we Forbes said on VC3’s Round Table Talk continue to engage the communities.” on Wednesday that the cessation of the Forbes said that over the last week, in elevated seismic activity is no reason to particular, NEMO has “really worked on become complacent. finalising any kinks in our transportation “We cannot sit and think it is all over and evacuation planning, how we are because we know we are in it for the long going to move people, the resources that haul,” she said. we need to move people; we need to have “As I keep saying, I believe we are on that well-oiled down in the event that we borrowed time. The volcano has given us actually go into an explosive eruption”. enough time to get things in order and we Meanwhile, speaking on the same continue to basically prepare, think about programme, geologist Professor Richard the worst-case scenarios, think about the Robertson said that the cessation of the different scenarios,whether it can happen heightened seismic activity puts the in the night, during the day, and the nation “back into that sort of uncertain different types of resources we will need period” where it is not clear what the for each event.” volcano will do next. The NEMO director said that her “We know it can change rapidly and it agency continues with preparation could possibly still go explosive or could activities, including a pre-planned speed up in growth or it could stop,” he tabletop simulation exercise during the said. 16 • Friday April 2, 2021 The Barbados Advocate

British PM’s adviser quits amid row over race report LONDON – BORIS JOHNSON’S Samuel Kasumu may not be a name Lives Matter protests last summer. senior adviser on ethnic minorities you’re familiar with; even one minister In its report published on Wednesday, is to stand down, amid a row over a awkwardly said they’d never heard of it concluded the UK was not yet a government-commissioned report him this morning. “post-racial country,” but family struc- on race. But his resignation is a difficult ture and social class had a bigger impact Samuel Kasumu is known to have been moment for the government on the sen- than race on people’s life chances. unhappy with the government’s stance sitive, divisive topic of race. It argued that racial discrimination on racial issues. Downing street has denied any sug- has often been misapplied to “account for He has not commented on the report, gestion his departure is linked to every observed disparity” between ethnic which said the UK “no longer” had a sys- Wednesday’s report. groups. tem rigged against minorities. Without Samuel Kasumu’s version of And it said references to racism in the The PM said the report was “original events, it’s hard to know why and when UK being “institutional” or “structural” and stimulating” but he did not agree he chose to resign – having changed his had sometimes been used without with “absolutely everything” in it. mind about quitting earlier in the year. sufficient evidence. Equality campaigners have criticised it But his departure leaves questions Dr Maggie Aderin-Pocock, a member of for downplaying the extent of racism in about the confidence some in govern- the commission, said the report was not British society and institutions. ment, let alone the public, have about denying institutional racism existed, but Former equality and human rights the prime minister’s approach to tackling said they had not discovered evidence of commissioner Lord Simon Woolley said racial inequality. it in the areas they had looked. there was a “crisis at No 10 when it comes Last year Boris Johnson said he The commission made 24 recommen- to acknowledging and dealing with wanted to “change the narrative” on this dations, including urging more research persistent race inequality”. subject – but this is unlikely to be what into school performance and for organi- Labour’s shadow equalities secretary he had in mind. sations to ditch unconscious bias train- Marsha de Cordova called the report Johnson said he had “worked closely” ing. “divisive,” adding it was “no wonder” the with Kasumu – who will leave his role Speaking yesterday, PM Johnson said government was “losing the expertise next month – and he had “done some the commission had suggested several from their team”. great stuff and I thank him very much”. “interesting ideas” and the government “To have your most senior advisor on The adviser had previously handed in would respond in “due course”. ethnic minorities quit as you publish a a resignation letter in February,accusing “I don’t say the government is going to so-called landmark report on race in the the Conservatives of a “politics steeped in agree with absolutely everything in it, UK is telling of how far removed the division”. Samuel Kasumu has worked for the but it has some original and stimulating Tories are from the everyday lived He had asked to keep working on a government since 2019. work in it that I think people need to experiences of Black, Asian and ethnic project to combat disinformation on read and to consider,” PM Johnson added. minority people,” she added. Covid vaccines, with “the view to leaving Downing Street, with little discussion or “There are very serious issues that our A Downing Street spokesman insisted at the end of May”. movement since he first threatened to society faces to do with racism that we Kasumu had been planning “for several But Kasumu went on to retract this resign. need to address. months” to leave government in May. letter,following talks with vaccines min- “We’ve got to do more to fix it, we need “Any suggestion that this decision has ister Nadhim Zahawi. ‘Structural racism’ row to understand the severity of the been made this week or that this is linked Kasumu has declined to comment, but The Commission on Race and Ethnic problem, and we’re going to be looking to the [commission’s] report is completely sources told the BBC there has been an Disparities (CRED) was launched last at all the ideas that they have inaccurate,” he added. “awkward silence” hanging over summer in the wake of anti-racism Black put forward”. Venice bans cruise ships from entering historic centre ITALIAN authorities have approved a ban on cruise ships entering the historic centre of Venice. The country’s culture minister said on Wednesday that the decision came in response to a request from UN cultural body Unesco. Large ships will now have to dock at the city’s industrial port until a permanent solution is found. Critics argue the ships cause pollution and erode the foundations of the city, which suffers from regular flooding. On Wednesday, Italian ministers agreed that large cruise and container ships would no longer be able to enter the city’s Giudecca canal, which leads to the historic St Mark’s Square. Culture Minister Dario Franceschini hailed the move, which he described as “a correct decision, awaited for years”. The government will hold a “call for Italian authorities have approved a ban on cruise ships entering the historic centre of Venice. ideas” for an alternative cruise terminal in the city. the lagoons. solution was found. canal, but the legislation was later Cruise ships are currently unable to Pressure to pass a ban on large vessels Previous initiatives to stop cruise ship overturned. enter Venice due to coronavirus restric- mounted in 2019 after a cruise ship traffic have also failed. In 2013, the Other plans to divert cruise ships from tions but their absence since has been crashed into a harbour in the city, injur- government banned ships weighing more the centre of Venice were announced in credited with improving water quality in ing five people. However, no permanent than 96 000 tonnes from the Giudecca 2017 but were never fully implemented. The Barbados Advocate Friday April 2, 2021 • 17

Russia registers ‘world’s first COVID vaccine for animals Russia says it has registered the world’s first coronavirus vac- cine for animals. Clinical trials of Carnivac-Cov started in October and involved dogs, cats, foxes, mink and other animals, the country’s agri- culture safety watchdog Rosselkhoznadzor said on Wednesday. The vaccine was devel- oped by a unit of the agency, which said immu- nity lasts for six months after vaccination but this is continuing to be analysed by the jab’s de- velopers. A specialist collects a swab sample from a rabbit at a laboratory in Vladimir, “The results of the trials Russia, during the development of a COVID vaccine for animals. allow us to conclude that Serbian Justice Minister Maja Popovic said the the vaccine is harmless would help prevent muta- Danish mink farms. and 91.6% effective Interior Ministry and state prosecutors were acting and highly immunogenic tions in animals. The drastic action was against coronavirus when according to the law. as all the vaccinated ani- There have been reports taken after a “unique two doses are given, follow- mals developed antibodies of three pets diagnosed variant” of SARS-CoV-2 – ing interim results of its to the coronavirus in with COVID-19 in Mexico, the virus that causes phase three trial. Serbia cracks down on 100% of cases,” said the one in Italy, and two cat COVID-19 – was discov- The preliminary find- regulator’s deputy head infections in Russia ered in 12 people infected ings were based on analy- Konstantin Savenkov. There is no scientific by minks. sis of data from nearly 20 anti-vaccination activists “It is the world’s first and proof that the novel Russia already has 000 participants – three- only product for prevent- coronavirus might be three coronavirus vaccines quarters of whom received BELGRADE, Serbia – the afternoon, carrying a ing COVID-19 in animals,” transmitted from animals for humans, the most the vaccine with the rest Serbian police brought banner reading “Stop the he added. to humans, Savenkov said. well-known of which is given a placebo. in a well-known Serbian COVID fascism.” Mass production of the In November,millions of Sputnik V. Moscow has also given doctor and other vocal Stojkovic said she was vaccine could start as early mink were culled after a Leading medical journal emergency approval to two anti-vaccination activists arraigned because she as April, the watchdog COVID mutation was The Lancet said last other vaccines, EpiVac- for questioning yesterday, shared articles about the said. It also claimed the jab found at more than 200 month Sputnik V was safe Corona and CoviVac. saying they are jeopardis- vaccines, adding that her ing the Balkan country’s added comments were successful coronavirus “based on scientific inoculation drive. research and what doctors Putin critic Navalny Serbian state TV are saying.” said psychiatrist Jovana Serbia has one of the Stojkovic, a leading figure highest inoculation rates loses weight, blames in the country’s anti-vacci- in Europe, mainly thanks nation movement, was to the government’s large harsh prison regime taken to a police station purchases of China’s in Belgrade on accusations Sinopharm and Russia’s MOSCOW – Imprisoned his doctor to visit him, he that she has been spread- Sputnik V vaccines. The Russian opposition leader said Wednesday when ing “fear and panic” with Balkan nation is also Alexei Navalny has lost a announcing he was going her social media posts and using the vaccines devel- substantial amount of on a hunger strike. public appearances. oped by Pfizer-BioNTech weight in custody, his The 44-year-old Nav- Stojkovic, who leads a and Oxford-AstraZeneca. organisation said yester- alny, Russian President small far-right party, has Although over two mil- day, a day after the Vladimir Putin’s most out- frequently voiced anti- lion of Serbia’s seven well-known government spoken domestic opponent, vaccination conspiracy million people have so far critic called a hunger was arrested in January theories. received at least one strike to protest what he upon his return from At least five other vaccine shot, Serbia has called poor medical care. Germany, where he spent Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny. people, including a seen a notable decline A post yesterday on five months recovering former Serbian women’s recently in the residents Navalny’s channel in the from a nerve-agent poison- Vladimir region, 85 kilo- election, hacking attacks basketball player, were signing up for jabs. Telegram messaging app ing that he blames on the meters (50 miles) east of and other actions. reportedly questioned by Officials and doctors link said he weighed 93 kilo- Kremlin. Russian authori- the Russian capital. The Although Navalny’s doc- police yesterday in the drop-off to an increas- grammes (204 pounds) ties have rejected the accu- facility called IK-2 stands tor has not been able to see an apparent crackdown ingly vocal anti-vaccine when he arrived at the sation. out among Russian him, his organization said against Serbia’s growing movement. prison last month and now Last month, Navalny penitentiaries for its the prison on Thursday anti-vaccination move- Thousands of vaccine- is at 85 kilogrammes (187 was sentenced to 2 1/2 particularly strict rules for gave access to a team from ment. seekers from countries pounds). years in prison for violat- inmates, which include the Kremlin-funded satel- Serbian Justice Minister neighbouring Serbia last The statement said he ing the terms of his proba- standing at attention for lite TV channel RT led by Maja Popovic said the month flocked to Belgrade blames the weight loss pri- tion during his convales- hours. Maria Butina, who was Interior Ministry and state after authorities offered marily on a harsh prison cence in Germany. The Navalny’s nerve-agent convicted of acting as an prosecutors were acting foreigners free jabs regime in which he is sentence stems from a poisoning and conviction unregistered foreign agent according to the law. for all those who showed awakened eight times 2014 embezzlement con- have further strained in the US and served 18 “All the perpetrators of up. They all received every night. viction that Navalny has Russia’s ties with the months in prison. criminal acts must be AstraZeneca jabs that Navalny also is com- rejected as fabricated – United States and the It said Butina declared processed, especially when faced expiration because plaining of severe back and which the European European Union, which the prison to be one of they threaten public of the lack of interest pains that have spread to court of Human Rights has sank to post-Cold War lows Russia’s best and most health,” the statement for that vaccine among one leg and says his other ruled to be unlawful. after Moscow’s 2014 an- comfortable, after which said. Serbs. leg is numb. Prison author- Navalny was moved this nexation of Ukraine’s Navalny denounced her as Dozens of supporters Serbia has seen over ities have not provided month from a Moscow jail Crimea, its meddling in a “parasite” in front of greeted Stojkovic as she 5 300 deaths in the proper medicine or allowed to a penal colony in the the 2016 US presidential other inmates. was released by police in pandemic. 18 • Friday April 2, 2021 The Barbados Advocate

US approves George Floyd’s girlfriend testifies on two more Day 4 of Derek Chauvin murder trial coronavirus GEORGE FLOYD’S girlfriend gave an emotional testimony as the murder trial of former US police home tests officer Derek Chauvin entered its fourth day. WASHINGTON – US health officials Courteney Ross told the court of their have authorised two more over- first kiss, and their struggle with opioid the-counter COVID-19 tests that can be addiction. used at home to get quick results. Meanwhile a paramedic said he had to The Food and Drug Administration de- indicate Chauvin should move off cision this week is expected to vastly ex- Floyd’s limp body when he arrived. pand the availability of cheap home tests The white officer was filmed kneeling on that many experts have recommended African-American Floyd’s neck for more for months. The FDA says tests made by than nine minutes last May. Abbott and Quidel can now be sold with- It sparked global protests over policing out a prescription.That will allow people and racism. to test themselves repeatedly at home. Chauvin, 45, denies charges of murder The home tests allow users to collect a and manslaughter. sample themselves with a nasal swab Ms Ross is the first person to testify that is then inserted into a test strip. who personally knew Floyd. Results are usually available in 10 to She told the court that she met Floyd in 20 minutes. 2017 in the lobby of a Salvation Army Repeat testing is important to reduce homeless shelter,where he worked as a se- chances of false results. Both tests can be curity guard and she was waiting to see used by adults to test children – two the father of her son. She said Floyd asked years and older. if she would pray with him. Frequent self-testing is considered key “It was so sweet and at the time I had to help reopen schools, universities and lost a lot of faith in God,” she said, adding offices as vaccinations ramp up. that they kissed that night. She said their first meeting was “one of my favourite stories to tell”. Ms Ross said they both suffered from George Floyd’s girlfriend, Courteney Ross. chronic pain, and were addicted to opioids. held his knee to George’s neck, blocking a bad guy”. “Addiction, in my opinion, is a lifelong his ability to breathe and extinguishing In separate footage from Chauvin’s body struggle,” she said. “It’s not something his life,” it said. camera, he is confronted by a bystander that comes and goes, it’s something about the arrest after Floyd is taken away I’ll deal with forever.” What was the paramedics’ testimony? in an ambulance. She did not specifically address whether Paramedic Seth Bravinder said Floyd “We had to control this guy because he’s Floyd was using opioids on the day he appeared not to be breathing and had no a sizeable guy,” Chauvin told Charles died. pulse when he and his partner arrived at McMillian, as he got back in his squad car. A statement from Floyd family lawyers the scene. “It looks like he’s probably on something.” Ben Crump and Antonio Romanucci de- Several officers were on top of Floyd Several witnesses have taken the stand nounced “defence attempts to construct and the paramedics had to ask them to in the opening days of the trial. the narrative that George Floyd’s cause of move, he said. Darnella – the teenager whose film of death was the Fentanyl in his system”. “They were still on top of him,” Mr Floyd’s death sparked global protests “We want to remind the world who Bravinder told the jury. – said she “stays up apologising” to him for witnessed his death on video that George He initially thought that a struggle was “not doing more”. A BinaxNOW rapid COVID-19 test made was walking, talking, laughing, and taking place but quickly realised that Shop employee Christopher Martin told by Abbott Laboratories. breathing just fine before Derek Chauvin Floyd was limp. the court he briefly interacted with Floyd Asked about video footage showing him as a customer inside Cup Foods shortly gesturing to Chauvin, Bravinder said he before his arrest. wanted to “have him move” and this was He said Floyd “appeared to be high” “so we could move the patient”. because he struggled to respond to a sim- Child among four killed in office Bravinder cradled Floyd’s head as they ple question, but he was lucid enough to transferred him to a stretcher to prevent able to hold a conversation. He described it from hitting the road. Floyd as “friendly and approachable”. building shooting in California The medics decided to put Floyd in the Martin told the jury he had sold Floyd ambulance and move away from the a packet of cigarettes, and received a coun- FOUR people including a child have been office building is home to several crowd to focus on resuscitating him. terfeit note as payment. Martin described killed in a shooting in a southern businesses. Local media said bodies could They stopped their ambulance two knowing the bill was fake by its colour and California office building. be seen on the second-floor walkway blocks away to intensify efforts to resus- texture,but added that Floyd “didn’t seem Police say a fifth person was injured and in a courtyard. citate him.When Bravinder,who had been to know it was a fake note”. before the suspect was shot and wounded The condition of the gunman is unclear. driving, got into the back of the ambu- He said he had considered letting the and later taken to hospital. Police said the shooting in the city of lance he saw a flat line on the heart mon- shop deduct it from his wages instead of The shooting took place at around around 140 000 was the worst since itor. confronting Floyd, but then decided to tell 5.30pm on Wednesday on Lincoln Avenue December 1997. “It’s not a good sign,” he said. his manager. Another employee went on in Orange, about 30 miles southeast of California governor Gavin Newsom to call the police. central Los Angeles. tweeted that the killings were “horrifying What else has happened at the trial? Martin, who witnessed the arrest, said A police statement said, “Officers and heartbreaking.” In opening statements Prosecutor Jerry he felt “disbelief and guilt” because “if I’d arrived as shots were being fired and “Our hearts are with the families Blackwell told the jury that Chauvin had have just not taken the bill, this could located multiple victims at the scene impacted by this terrible tragedy tonight,” “betrayed his badge” by kneeling on have been avoided”. including fatalities. An officer-involved he posted. Floyd’s neck, and using “excessive and un- Throughout the testimony, Chauvin shooting occurred.” It is the third mass shooting in the US reasonable force” to detain him. was seen taking almost constant notes. There are no details yet on what led up in recent weeks – on March 23 a gunman Defence lawyers have indicated they The verdict in this case will be widely to the attack or why a child was in the killed ten people including a police officer will argue that 46-year-old Floyd died of seen as an indication of how the US legal building, said Lt. Jennifer Amat. in Boulder, Colorado. an overdose and poor health, and the force system treats deaths that occur while in The officer said that by 7pm local time That came less than a week after used was reasonable. police custody. the situation was under control with no eight people died in shootings at Bodycam footage played in court on Three other officers charged with aiding further threat to the public. massage parlours in and around Atlanta, Wednesday showed Floyd pleading with and abetting second-degree murder will Signs indicated that the two-storey Georgia. officers during his arrest, saying,“I’m not go on trial later in the year. The Barbados Advocate Friday April 2, 2021 • 19

Report: At least 43 children killed Turkey’s new daily COVID-19 cases in ‘horrifying’ Myanmar violence exceed 40,000 At least 43 children have died in tures brutally and needlessly snatched ISTANBUL – Turkey recorded 40 806 violence during Myanmar’s coup, away from them. new coronavirus cases in the 24 according to reports described as “Grieving families – among them young hours,leading up to Thursday, health “horrifying”. children who have seen siblings die - are ministry data showed yesterday, the The death toll of children has more suffering unimaginable loss and pain. highest level since the beginning of than doubled in the past 12 days “Children have witnessed violence and the pandemic. and the total number of people killed horror. It is clear that Myanmar is no Cases have surged since the govern- now stands at 521, the Assistance longer a safe place for children.” ment eased measures to curb the Association for Political Prisoners (AAPP) Britain is imposing further measures pandemic in early March. says. against Myanmar with sanctions against On Monday,President Tayyip Erdogan The youngest victim was a girl aged the military-linked Myanmar Economic announced a tightening of measures, just seven years old. Corporation (MEC) conglomerate, Foreign including the return of full nationwide A total of 15 children under the age of Secretary Dominic Raab has announced. weekend lockdowns for the Islamic 16 are among the casualties, including The Foreign, Commonwealth and fasting month of Ramadan, which starts children aged nine and 11. Development Office said the decision to on April 13. Among those killed were a 13-year-old target the MEC was in response to “cred- The total number of cases stands at boy who was reportedly shot in the head ible evidence” that it had contributed 3.358 million, the data showed. The while trying to run away from armed funds to the Myanmar military, which latest daily death toll was 176, bringing forces, and a 14-year-old Mandalay boy was responsible for serious human rights the cumulative toll to 31 713. who was reportedly shot dead while he violations across the country. was inside or around his home. The ruling will prohibit funds and eco- Among those injured was a one-year-old nomic resources being made available to baby who was reportedly shot in the eye any subsidiaries “owned or controlled” by with a rubber bullet. MEC as defined by the Global Human Myanmar’s military seized power in a Rights sanctions regime. coup on February 1, forcing elected leader Raab said, “Two months on from the Aung San Suu Kyi into detention. start of the coup, the Myanmar military Heavy clashes have erupted between has sunk to a new low with the wanton protesters and the ruling junta – which killing of innocent people, including chil- has cut internet connections, imposed a dren. curfew and a law banning more than five “The UK’s latest actions target one of people from congregating in an effort to Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab has the military’s key funding streams and stop demonstrations that have sprung up announced Britain is imposing further impose a further cost on them for their vi- since the takeover. measures against Myanmar. olations of human rights.” Some members of security forces have The UK had already imposed some used extreme violence – driving tanks these fatal attacks, despite repeated calls sanctions on individuals connected with into major cities and opening fire on the to protect children from harm. human rights abuses, pledged to ensure crowds. “It is especially horrifying that several aid cannot be used to support the military Charity Save the Children described of these children were reportedly killed at and said UK businesses should not trade the situation as “a nightmare scenario”. home, where they should have been safe with military-owned companies. It said, “We are shocked that children from harm. The US has followed suit with a raft continue to be among the targets of “Innocent children have had their fu- of its own sanctions. Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan. Celebrities in Australia anger stranded citizens over ‘double standard’

IT started with Zac Efron. Then Mark “They’re calling it Aussiewood,” one local And even with a ticket, you can be bumped Wahlberg flew over,Matt Damon jetted in, entertainment reporter told the BBC. off an over-sold flight. Debate over rights and dozens of other celebrities followed – But not everyone is pleased. One year on “Here is what I can conclusively tell you Some believe the government’s policy is vi- all to set up temporary homes in Australia. since Australia shut its borders, there are after six months: there is no system,” says olating their human rights. International More recently, Julia Roberts touched still at least 40 000 Australians stranded Ms Tiasha. laws dictate that citizens have a right down. She’s due to film a movie here with overseas. “There is no way you can really figure of return – it’s a principle most commonly George Clooney later this year,one rather Many say they’ve effectively been out what’s going to happen or book a fight invoked in refugee cases. aptly titled “Ticket to Paradise”. blocked from returning home. One group that will have a lower chance of you being A group called Stranded Australians Because amid the pandemic, it does ap- has lodged a human rights complaint with bumped.” Abroad have filed a petition with the pear that half of Hollywood has fled to the United Nations. The government says it’s organised UN’s Human Rights Committee, Australia, viewing it as a Covid-free idyll. “No other country has impeded the more than 100 repatriation flights, pleading for intervention. Life is good in a country that’s largely return of their citizens in this way,” including 20 this year. But experts warn that not much can be eliminated the virus – people are freely Sabrina Tiasha, who arrived home from But with tens of thousands of done without a similar guarantee enjoying beaches, bars, and nightclubs. the UK last month, says. Australians still unable to get home, anger in Australian law. Most of the famous arrivals are here to over the lack of government support has work. Australia’s government has lured Why is this happening? grown. ‘Different treatment for the rich’ over productions like the next Thor film Australia’s border restrictions have More than a dozen citizens stranded Still, critics argue the government has with tax breaks. effectively priced out many nationals from overseas told the BBC they’ve received lit- adopted more flexible policies for A-listers. There’s Idris Elba showing up on a flying home. tle assistance from Australian authorities. The government halved the travel cap in concert stage; Natalie Portman buying The government last year imposed a On Facebook groups, stranded January, citing the threat of the UK groceries in Bondi; Chris Pratt partying in “travel cap” on international arrivals, Australians advise each other to keep their variant. But days later it allowed in more a hotel; and Efron lunching at a Korean aimed at reducing the risk of outbreaks. bags packed. The lucky ones recall in than 1 700 tennis players, staff and barbecue restaurant in Chinatown. It means flights to Australia, in many detail how they overcame hurdles to make others tied to the Australian Open. The visitor book also includes cases, are reduced to carrying just it home. “They prioritised a tennis tournament Awkwafina, Ed Sheeran, Jane Seymour, 40 passengers. The cap has driven up the “Have your mobile OFF silent all night over their own citizens,” says Ms Tiasha. Melissa McCarthy, Michelle Ye, Paul cost flights and led to airlines prioritising to get calls at any hour for a last-minute Other controversies have arisen. Hotel Mescal, Rita Ora, Ron Howard, Taika business and first class passengers. flight,” one wrote.“Be ready to go in 24-48 quarantine is a requirement for all, but Waititi, Tessa Thompson, Tilda Swinton, Flights from the UK to Australia can hours notice.” many stars have received exemptions. Tom Hanks and Lord Alan Sugar. cost between A$3,000 (£1,700; $2,300) and Hundreds have posted for help. They “The celebs are in their private There’s also the Australian stars who’ve A$15,000, forcing many to draw on savings wish to come home for desperate reasons: mansions,” says Andrew Hornery, a come home: Nicole Kidman, Keith Urban, and even pension funds. There’s also the to care for ill or dying relatives; because Sydney Morning Herald gossip reporter. Kylie and Danni Minogue, Rose Byrne, mandatory hotel quarantine fee on they’ve lost work or homes; or because the “It’s a very different scenario than being Isla Fisher and her British husband Sacha arrival: A$3,000 per person. toll of being separated from loved ones has cramped in a four-star hotel overlooking Baron Cohen. Finding a pre-pandemic airfare is rare. become overwhelming. a freeway.” 20 • Friday April 2, 2021 The Barbados Advocate

Nicholas Brancker Band streaming live concert Easter Sunday he Nicholas Brancker Band, artists in a most beautiful environ- along with several top artists, ment should find something to love in Twill harness the unique power this show,” Brancker explained. of music to unite Barbadians for its The band will play together for the Virtual Concert, “Uplift: We’re Better first time in almost a year, live at Together” this Sunday, April 4, 2021 the St. Michael’s Cathedral. Brancker at 6pm, to be streamed live on the envisioned playing at the culturally Nicholas Brancker Band’s Facebook significant grounds before COVID-19, and YouTube platforms. and even reached out to Dean Gibson The all-star line-up featuring of the church. The restrictions of Edwin Yearwood, RPB, Biggie Irie, pandemic meant that the idea of an Nikita, Mahalia of 2 Mile Hill and in-person concert had to be shelved, more will come together for an unfor- but with the new plans Barbadians gettable Easter Sunday night. The will still be able to safely enjoy the concert is also being supported by the music from home. National Cultural Foundation. “I’m really looking forward to being Musical Director, Nicholas Brancker on a stage with my musical family shared that the month-long National again; seeing them do what they do Pause was emotionally taxing on best with love and joy and help pro- Barbadians, and the concert is in- vide an environment where they can tended to share a message of hope shine and make their compatriots through music. “Easter is a time of happy and proud,” Brancker added. celebration, rebirth and renewal. It He also assured that viewers are in doesn’t matter whether you are a for a treat with fresh takes on songs practising Christian or not, those acts they that know and love. are universal.” Barbadians will also be graced by “It is a musical celebration of who the musical talents of Alix Cage, we are and where we are going as a Alison Norville, JJ Poulter, Kweku people, and whomever likes great Jalani, Cyndi Celeste and Shadia The Nicholas Brancker band will play together for the first time in almost a year, music played by great Barbadian Marshall. live at the St. Michael’s Cathedral.

New birth date, new ‘Bridges’ album for Jimmy Cliff KINGSTON, Jamaica – Reggae legend as I move to forthrightly develop my Jimmy Cliff, while announcing that legacy strategy in my birthplace, April 1 was actually his father’s birth- Somerton, with TPDCo, that in large day, which he has been “consciously and part involves my father’s life and allows subconsciously” celebrating, also re- me to express this day as a continuing vealed that he has completed a new celebration of the ‘Chambers’ legacy, album, for which he drew on the mar- while establishing July 30 as my actual keting expertise of Maxine Stowe, and birthdate,” he said. is working on a legacy project. Cliff, in whose honour the hip strip in In an official birthday message, the Montego Bay, St James — which is his Grammy Award-winning reggae singer birth parish — was renamed in 2019, stated, “April 1 has been celebrated as spoke briefly about his new album and my birthday in the music world, but it’s two of the songs. actually the birthday of my father, He revealed: “I have just delivered my Lilbert Chambers, that I both con- new album, “Bridges”, to Universal International Reggae icon Dr. Jimmy Cliff will be releasing his new album, sciously and subconsciously chose to Music Enterprises, with A&R/market- ‘Bridges’ through Universal Music Enterprises. (Photo: dancehallmag) acknowledge based on our life experi- ing guru Maxine Stowe in tow. In this ences.” world of deep changes due to the and has worked as A&R for several top Jamaican film “The Harder They It would seem, therefore, that reggae COVID pandemic and its challenges, I reggae and dancehall artistes as well as Come”, which stars Cliff, has been royalty, Cliff, like reigning English celebrate the transformation as it so re- international record labels. She is the added to the Library of Congress monarch, Elizabeth II, has two birth- flects the good that comes and is en- widow of dancehall and reggae legend National Recording Registry, making it days. The “I Can See Clearly Now couraged by the bad. A 2020/21 Vision, Sugar Minott. only the second reggae album to be so singer”, who is now the only living mu- which is one of the songs, is required.” In closing, Cliff stated, “So Happy recognised. Six tracks are from Cliff. sician to hold Jamaica’s Order of Merit, Stowe, who was manager for Bunny Day, which is also another song and He is best known among mainstream the island’s highest honour for achieve- Wailer, and also his business partner, mantra from my album, is what I wish audiences for songs such as “Wonderful ment in the arts, sciences or other en- has been embroiled in a contentious back to my world of fans as we continue World”, “Beautiful People”, “Many deavours, was actually born on July 30. dispute with the family. She did not on this physical and spiritual journey. Rivers to Cross”, “You Can Get It If You However, the ska, rocksteady, and reg- wish to elaborate on her role in this Let us continue to engage the Really Want”, “The Harder They Come”, gae singer and multi-instrumentalist project with Dr Cliff. A music industry SunPower together!” “Reggae Night”, and “Hakuna Matata”, used yesterday,April 1, to make an im- professional, Stowe, who resided in the Last week Wednesday, Librarian of and his covers of Cat Stevens’s “Wild portant announcement. “I am choosing United States for many years, has ex- Congress Carla Hayden announced World” and Johnny Nash’s “I Can See this birthdate in 2021 to announce this pertise in intellectual property rights that the soundtrack for seminal Clearly Now”. The Barbados Advocate Friday April 2, 2021 • 21

More pan players to compete in virtual PanoGrama 2021

anoGrama 2021 will be event only in its second year Goodridge, Kion Robinson, bigger and better as par- has attracted the attention of Carlon Lyons (Trinidad and Pticipants have doubled European pannists. It also has Tobago), Leroi Simmonds US since last year. The virtual significant participation from Virgin Islands (St. Thomas) event also known as the World the Caribbean with 14 entrants and David Yundi, Matthew Cup of Steel Pan is scheduled from Trinidad and Tobago Kiser (USA). between May 7-16. Its organis- alone. Barbados which is com- Professor Liam Teague of ers held auditions this month peting for the second time has Trinidad and Tobago sits on the and received a positive re- Andre Forde as the lone partici- adjudication panel along with sponse. Chief Executive Officer pant in the steel pan event. world-renowned pannist Victor and Founder of PanoGrama and This year’s participants are Provost (US Virgin Islands), Barbados-based T&T pannist, Maurisha Potter, Japhon Ojay Richards (Trinidad & Nevin Roach indicated in Barthley, Demetre Samuel, Tobago), David ZigE Walcott a press release that this year, Kevhani Greenaway and (Barbados) and Andy there are 45 participants from Samanya Brazier (Antigua & Chichester (Grenada). 13 countries, five more than Barbuda), Andre Forde in 2020. The countries are (Barbados), Gabriel Chartrand Three rounds, competition will Antigua & Barbuda, Barbados, (Canada), Douglas Dallaway be aired on social media and Canada, England, France, (England), Mathieu Borgne YouTube Grenada, Guyana, Jamaica, (France), Mikiel Smith PanoGrama will broadcast its St. Kitts & Nevis, St. Lucia, (Grenada), Detroy Dey three rounds of competition Trinidad & Tobago, the (Guyana), Al Alexander on Instagram (@pano.grama), US Virgin Islands and (St.Lucia), Tyeesha Alexander, YouTube the USA. Keishaun Julien, Dejean Cain, (youtube.com/panograma) Dejea Cain, Shaquille Forbes, and Facebook T&T leads with most entrants, Jamel Cadette, Aquila Pereira, (facebook.com/pano.grama1), PanoGrama’s founder Nevin Roach announced that this year, Andre Forde Charlton Alfonso, Megan-Leigh starting with the preliminaries the number of participants has doubled in the virtual steel pan represents Barbados Langton-Attang, Shovon set for May 7- 9 followed by the event. PanoGrama 2021, a virtual Brown, Vivian Williams, Hanif semifinals slated for May 13 and the finals set for May 22. Reigning champion Earl Brooks Jr. of Trinidad & Tobago will be back to defend his title against the 29 hungry musicians, whose auditions qualified them for the prelimi- nary round. A total of ten participants will be eliminated each round.

Winner gets a cash prize and Canada trip The winner of PanoGrama 2021 will receive a cash prize of US$1000, a trip to Canada for the Sons of Steel concert, a virtual session with steelpan virtuoso Victor Provost, an appearance fee, and an Augustus Peters Steelpans Low C Tenor Pan package. The runner-up will receive US$800 cash and a virtual session with Provost, while the third-place will receive US$ 500 cash and a virtual session with Provost. All participants in the preliminary round will receive a brand new pair of MalletMan pan sticks and access to webinars geared towards musi- cal and professional develop- ment. An exclusive career guidance webinar was also hosted for the participants and members of the public by the one and only Pasganini of steelpan Liam Teague. The PanoGrama’s creator told The Barbados Advocate that this production would not have been possible without the sponsorship of Pan Trinbago, Sons of Steel, Augustus Peters Steelpans, Pan Arts Network, R Smith Creations, E-Pan, #1 Steelpan App GOLD, Co-opera- tors General Insurance, iNev88 and the MalletMan. Steelpan lovers can follow the competi- Steelpan player, Andre Forde is the only entrant for Barbados in the Panograma 2021 competition. tion at pano-grama.com. 22 • Friday April 2, 2021 The Barbados Advocate

Jason Derulo, Amanda Kloots marks anniversary of taking husband hospital for Covid-19 girlfriend Jena n Tuesday,Amanda Kloots marked the one-year anniversary Oof the day she took her husband, Nick Cordero, to the Cedar Sinai Frumes expecting hospital before losing him to Covid-19 in July. “With Covid restrictions in place, we didn’t know which entrance was even first child together open, so I left him on the corner,” she posted in the caption of a video of her ason Derulo and his girlfriend, and their young son Elvis on Instagram. model Jena Frumes, are expecting “We didn’t hug. We didn’t kiss goodbye. Jtheir first child. We couldn’t.” The “Ridin’ Solo” singer revealed he is What followed were months of him set to become a dad, sharing a sentimen- being hospitalised, critically ill with the tal video on Instagram of the couple virus, and even having to have his leg walking on a beach in the Bahamas. amputated. In the clip, the 31-year-old musician Through it all, Kloots rallied the caresses and kisses Frumes’ burgeoning Broadway star’s fans and followers bump. on social media to send him positive It ends with the words “coming soon” energy. written isn the sand. Now a co-host on “The Talk,” Kloots “Couldn’t be more excited for this new reflected Tuesday on dropping her hus- chapter in our life,” the accompanying band off at the emergency room. caption read. “I don’t even know if he said bye to Frumes also shared a photo of Elvis or if we said, ‘love you,’” she wrote. the couple together on Twitter and “I told him I’d stay nearby and to call Instagram, referring to herself me when he’s done. We walked to The and Derulo as “Mom & Dad.” Grove to kill time. We thought it would The couple have been dating for just be a couple hours.” over a year, Derulo told Page Six last “That was the last day I saw Nick as year, after meeting at the gym right Nick,” she added. Amanda Kloots opened up about love before lockdown. Kloots said on April 1 her husband and loss one year after she took late Derulo, who has more than 30 million was put on a ventilator and she was husband Nick Cordero to the hospital. followers on TikTok, spoke about the pos- never able to speak with him again. sibility of having children, telling the out- Jason Derulo and Jena Frumes have “To anyone, who like me, that dropped and praying for you today,” she wrote. let:“You know,I think I’m getting to that revealed they are expecting their their person off at the hospital never “This day is just hard, there’s no other age, you know what I’m saying?” first child. to really ‘see’ them again, I’m thinking way to say it.” Nike sues company behind Lil Nas X’s blood-filled ‘Satan Shoes’ NIKE is suing the creators of a pair of so-called “Satan Shoes” launched by rapper Lil Nas X for copyright infringe- ment. The black and red Nike Air Max 97s, customised by quirky art brand MSCHF, feature a pentagram – a symbol of Satanism – on top and it is claimed that each shoe contains “one drop” of human blood in the sole. The trainers – unveiled with Lil Nas X on Monday – also feature a reference to bible verse Luke 10:18 on the side, which says: “He replied, ‘I saw Satan fall like lightning from heaven’.” According to XXL Magazine, the trainers sold out in less than a minute when they went up for $1,018. Nike was quick to distance itself from the release, saying it did not have any- thing to do with the custom shoes, amid concerns the sportswear giant could be seen to be endorsing Satanism. In the lawsuit, Nike says: “MSCHF and its unauthorised Satan Shoes are likely to cause confusion and dilution and create an erroneous association be- tween MSCHF’s products and Nike. “In fact, there is already evidence of Nike was quick to distance itself from the questionable trainers, amid concerns they could be seen to be endorsing significant confusion and dilution occur- Satanism. ring in the marketplace, including calls to boycott Nike in response to the 2019 breakout hit “Old Town Road”, The star took heat from members of tator Candace Owens has also been launch of MSCHF’s Satan Shoes, based wore the controversial kicks in the new the Christian community in the US, in- tweeting her disgust at the shoes, call- on the mistaken belief that Nike has au- music video for his song “Montero cluding Donald Trump’s pastor Mark ing Lil Nas X immoral, and claims he is thorised or approved this product.” (Call Me By Your Name)”. Burns, who described the shoes as “evil”, contributing to what she believes is the Lil Nas X has not yet given an official It also features the star dancing and South Dakota Governor Kristi destruction of American youth. statement, but tweeted a series of provocatively with the devil, before Noem, who called for Lil Nas X to be Lil Nas X responded to her, saying: memes mocking the lawsuit. seemingly killing him and taking the cancelled. “You know you did something right The rapper, who is best known for his underworld crown for himself. Controversial conservative commen- when she talks about it.” The Barbados Advocate Friday April 2, 2021 • 23

Alex Beresford ‘subjected to relentless racism’ on social media V presenter Alex Beresford has ‘False sense of hope’ merit consideration before confirming said he has experienced “relent- However, the report’s publication on that racial discrimination is driving dif- Tless racism” on social media since Wednesday was divisive. Many cam- ferent outcomes between groups and Piers Morgan’s departure from Good paigners, think tanks and unions said that is conveyed in the report we have Morning Britain. they felt let down by the findings, and presented to government.” Last month, the pair clashed during that the report had not captured the Commission chairman Tony Sewell an on-air debate about the Duchess of full picture in the UK. told the BBC on Thursday,“No-one de- Sussex, prompting Morgan to walk off Responding to the report’s findings in nies and no-one is saying racism does- set and later exit the show. The Telegraph, Beresford said, “That n’t exist. We found anecdotal evidence “Since then I have been subjected to may be what the government wants to of this. However, evidence of actual in- relentless racism myself on social believe, but it does a disservice to this stitutional racism? No, that wasn’t media,” Beresford said. country. If we acknowledge there is there, we didn’t find that.” Writing in The Telegraph, he racism in Britain – as the report does – In a statement issued after the report also criticised a new report about then we have to acknowledge it will was published, Prime Minister Boris racism. find its way into institutions. Johnson said it was “right” that minis- Earlier this week, The Commission “The report gives a false sense of ters now consider its recommendations on Race and Ethnic Disparities hope that our work is done and will si- in detail and assess “the implications published a report which examined multaneously give social media racists for future government policy”. issues of race in the UK. the comfort to push a little bit further He added, “The entirety of govern- The Commission was set up following as they hide in plain sight.” ment remains fully committed to build- the Black Lives Matter protests last A spokesperson for the Commission ing a fairer Britain and taking the ac- Beresford also criticised a report pub- summer, sparked by the death of on Race and Ethnic Disparities said, tion needed to address disparities lished yesterday about racism in the George Floyd in police custody. “We reject this assertion, the report wherever they exist.” UK. The report found the suggestion that found evidence that outright racism the UK is institutionally racist was not does exist in the UK and has made Social media break views. In order to move the conversa- borne out by evidence, and the country strong recommendations that the Beresford said he had taken a break tion on we will have to have those no longer had a system rigged against EHRC [Equality and Human Rights from social media following the back- difficult conversations.” minorities. Commission] be given the resource it lash to his debate with Morgan. It follows former Arsenal and France This was backed up by factors such needs to tackle the issue in this coun- “I have been forced to step away from striker Thierry Henry’s exit from social as the shrinking racial pay gap, the try. Twitter and Facebook myself, because media last month due to racism and high performance of school pupils from “However, the report also highlights it was getting too much. I am a strong bullying on platforms. He said the prob- ethnic minority groups, and the in- many instances of success among our person, but I am not made of steel,” he lem was “too toxic to ignore”, adding, “It crease in diversity in professions ethnic minority groups, in education said. “These are just the past few weeks was time to make a stand.” such as law and medicine. and health, something which we should of my own, very much lived experience The UK government has threatened It added family structure and social recognise and learn from. of racism in Britain.” social media companies with “large class had a bigger impact than race Commissioners have also made clear He added, “Social media has clearly fines” which could amount to “billions on how people’s lives turned out. that factors such as deprivation, geog- had an impact on our ability to engage of pounds” if they fail to tackle abuse on raphy, family structure and sex all in open discourse and listen to opposing their platforms. Dutch government to let 3,500 fans watch Eurovision Song Contest

THE Eurovision Song Contest has been given permission to let 3 500 fans watch in person as part of a trial by the Dutch government. The annual musical extravaganza will be staged at Rotterdam’s Ahoy Arena in May, after being cancelled last year. Under the plan, the venue would be half full and fans would need a negative Covid test before being allowed in. Eurovision organisers welcomed the decision and said they would “consider the options now available”. They said they would “announce more details in the coming weeks on how we can safely admit audiences to the Ahoy venue in Rotterdam should the situa- tion allow”. They added that the health and safety of attendees “remains our top priority” and that all artists and their delega- tions will follow a “strict protocol”. The announcement follows a similar trial involving 1 500 fans at a music fes- tival near Amsterdam in March, while 5 000 spectators were allowed to cheer on the Netherlands in a World Cup football qualifier tomorrow. However, last week Prime Minister Fans watch German act S!sters at the 2019 edition of the Eurovision Song Contest. Mark Rutte said a nationwide curfew and other coronavirus restrictions 18-22, and organisers have previously Embers. on the same night as a Glastonbury would be extended by three weeks until set out four possible scenarios, ranging Figure captionWarning: Third party Festival live stream featuring stars like late April. from staging a full show as normal, to content may contain adverts Coldplay, Haim and Jorja Smith, which The final arrangements for having pre-recorded performances and He will go up against singers from 38 was announced on Wednesday. Eurovision will be confirmed at the end no live audience. other nations. However, foreign fans are When Eurovision pointed out the of the month and could still be scaled James Newman, who was due to rep- unlikely to be able to attend due to in- clash on social media, the festival re- back if there is a new peak in infections. resent the UK last year, will return for ternational travel restrictions. sponded by saying they “fully advocate Eurovision will take place from May this year’s contest with a song called The Eurovision final will take place people watching both”. 24 • Friday April 2, 2021 The Barbados Advocate

Paul Simon sells his entire song catalogue to Sony Music PAUL SIMON has sold $150 million (£109m) in his entire song cata- January. logue to Sony Music Debbie Harry, Barry Publishing for an Manilow, Shakira and Paul Simon. undisclosed sum. Stevie Nicks have made The deal covers more similar deals – trading is a privilege of the high- number one, and remains than six decades of their future royalties for est artistic order.” the 21st best-selling music, from Simon & upfront payments reach- Simon began his career album of all time in the Garfunkel songs like ing nine figures. as a folk singer in the late UK. “Bridge Over Troubled Other artists, including 1950s, and became one of Simon went solo in the Water” and “Mrs Dolly Parton, have said the most respected song- 1970s, reaping even more Robinson” to solo hits like they are considering trad- writers and lyricists of acclaim for his ability to “You Can Call Me Al” and ing in their songs for “for his generation. weld smart, truthful “50 Ways To Leave Your business reasons [and] His early hits came lyrics to memorable pop Lover”. estate planning” as they with childhood friend Art hooks. Simon said he was approach the end of their Garfunkel – although not Still Crazy After All “pleased” to have Sony as careers. until the duo wisely These Years, from 1975, the “custodian of my Sony said its latest deal changed their name from won the Grammy award songs for the coming includes the “complete Tom and Jerry to Simon for album of the year; a decades”. collection” of Simon’s and Garfunkel. feat he repeated with He is the latest leg- classic songs, including Powered by their 1986’s “Graceland”, endary musician to hand evergreen hits like “The choirboy harmonies and recorded largely in over their publishing Boxer”, “The Sound Of jangling folk-rock Johannesburg after he rights. Silence”, “Me And Julio arrangements, tracks became fascinated with Bob Dylan sold his Down By The like “Cecilia”, “I Am A the South African street songs to Sony’s rival Schoolyard” and “Still Rock” and “A Hazy Shade music, mbaqanga. Universal Music for Crazy After All These Of Winter” became part The 79-year-old re- nearly $400 million Years”. of the classic American leased his last album, (£290m) last year, and The company’s chair- Songbook. “In The Blue Light”, in Neil Young sold half his man, Rob Stringer, said, Their final record, 2018, the same year he catalogue to Hipgnosis “To be entrusted with his Bridge Over Troubled announced his retirement Songs Fund for around songs and recorded music Water, spent 33 weeks at from touring. Bridge The Barbados Advocate Friday April 2, 2021 • 25 SPORTS WI looking for victory on final day THE West Indies are on the runs. 16 balls. attack as they look to push Brathwaite shared in a 44-run The West Indies had just over for a victory in the second second wicket partnership with 30 minutes to bowl at Sri Lanka Test match against Sri Jermaine Blackwood. and the openers Lahiru Lanka in Antigua. As Brathwaite was patient Thirimanne and Dimuth At the start of the fourth day with his innings, Kyle Mayers Karunaratne managed to see yesterday,West Indies picked up was the opposite, racing to 55 to out the day and put on 29 runs. the final two Sri Lankan wickets continue his consistent scoring The fifth and final day will in under 30 minutes and then, in the series. It only took 76 balls begin today at 9:30 a.m. and the led by their captain Kraigg for Mayers to reach 55 runs and West Indies will be looking to Brathwaite, proceeded to pile on shared in a third wicket part- attack in order to squeeze out a the runs to declare on 280/4 and nership with Brathwaite that victory in the match and claim with a lead of 376 runs overall. was worth 82 runs. the series. (CG) The rain seemingly put some When Jason Holder joined Summarised scores added life in the pitch and this Brathwaite in the middle the Sri Lanka Target 377 runs. saw the West Indies bowlers scoring was even faster as they Sri Lanka 2nd innings 29 for making inroads in the Sri shared an 87-run fourth wicket 0 (Thirimanne 17*, Lankan batting and the perfect partnership before Brathwaite Karunaratne 11*) and 1st in- start of the fourth day saw them was bowled by a delivery that nings 258 (Thirimanne 55, take two wickets with less than kept low. Nissanka 51, Roach 3-58) trail five overs bowled. Holder then went on to share West Indies 2nd innings 280 for Once again the foundation of in an unbeaten partnership 4 (Brathwaite 85, Holder 71*, the West Indies batting was led with Joshua Da Silva, which Mayers 55, Lakmal 2-62) and by their captain and opening was worth 53 runs off 42 balls as 1st innings 354 (Brathwaite batsman Brathwaite as he the declaration came with 126, Cornwall 73, Lakmal 4-94) scored 85 runs to go along with Holder on 71 runs off 88 deliver- West Indies first innings lead West Indies fast bowler Kemar Roach is all smiles as he fin- his first innings score of 126 ies and Da Silva on 20 runs from was 96 runs. ished the innings with three wickets. Kraigg Brathwaite joins Gloucestershire for start of Championship campaign GLOUCESTERSHIRE have portunity to represent "The way he goes about play- made a last-minute addition to Gloucestershire," Brathwaite ing the game really impresses a their County Championship said. "I have always enjoyed lot of people at the club and it's squad by signing West Indies county cricket and cherished the fantastic that we've been able to captain Kraigg Brathwaite as times I've been able to play in bring him in for the early part of an overseas player for the first England. I'm excited to come to the County Championship. He two months of the domestic sea- Bristol and do my best for the opens the batting for his country son. team, the club and of course the so it would be hard to look past Brathwaite will be available Gloucestershire supporters." an opening partnership of for up to eight Championship Ian Harvey,the club's interim Brathwaite and Dent but we do fixtures. He will travel to Bristol head coach following Richard have a lot of quality players that immediately after West Indies' Dawson's appointment as the will fit well around him." ongoing second Test against Sri ECB's elite performance path- Gloucestershire have also Lanka in Antigua - in which he way coach, said that Brathwaite made an addition to their coach- scored 126 in the first innings - had been on Gloucestershire's ing staff, a week before the start although with the match now radar for some time. of the season. Mark Alleyne, the heading towards a fifth day, he "To be able to bring somebody club's captain throughout their will not now arrive in time to in who has played the number of era of limited-overs dominance face Surrey on April 8. He is like- Tests Kraigg has, and now as in the late 1990s and early 2000s lier to debut against Somerset captain, is going to be a massive and head coach between 2004 on April 15. boost for the guys in the dressing and 2007, has been brought back Brathwaite is set to open the room," Harvey said. "He will ob- in an unspecified role, which he batting for Gloucestershire viously add quality to the team will balance with his job as assis- alongside club captain Chris now but also moving forward as tant director of sport at West Indies captain Kraigg Brathwaite declared with an over- Dent, and will be their second a group,his presence here will be Marlborough College.(www.esp- all lead of 376 runs as he and his tram go in search of vic- overseas player alongside Daniel extremely beneficial for us. ncricinfo.com) tory today the final day of the Test match. Worrall when he arrives after the conclusion of the Sheffield Shield season. Gloucestershire will be Brathwaite's fourth Sanasie and Hope withdraw from CWI elections county after spells at ANAND SANASIE and Calvin fusal by the leadership of CWI “We however wish to express given to us during the past Glamorgan, Nottinghamshire Hope have withdrawn their can- to uphold the highest standards, gratitude to the Guyana Cricket weeks and for the positive re- and Yorkshire, and he is the didacies for President and Vice long-standing traditions and Board and the Barbados Cricket views of our Future-Proof – third member of the Test side to President in the CWI election rules for governing the adminis- Association for nominating and Inclusive -Transformative – FIT sign as an overseas player for scheduled to take place at CWI tration of West indies cricket. supporting us to run for the re- MANIFESTO - “Operation the early rounds of the 22nd Annual General Meeting As well as the “unfortunate cir- spective positions in CWI. Our Rescue” of West Indies cricket. Championship season following on 11th April, 2021. cumstances leading up to and gratitude is also extended to our We remain firmly committed deals for Kemar Roach (Surrey) The announcement was made recent events in Guyana regard- advisors, supporters and the to, and passionate about, cricket and Alzarri Joseph through a press release yester- ing the Guyana Cricket Board, various news Media and the and to focusing on what is in (Worcestershire). day, which stated that their de- one of the six (6) Full Members CWI Full Member Territorial the best interest of the adminis- "I truly look forward to the op- cision was made after the re- of CWI. Boards for the time and interest tration of West Indies cricket. 26 • Friday April 2, 2021 The Barbados Advocate

Olympian tried to smuggle $150m of cocaine AN Australian Olympic kayaker and his brother have been found guilty of attempting to smuggle A$200m ($152m; £109m) of cocaine into the country. Nathan Baggaley and Dru Baggaley will be sentenced later this month. Both have pleaded not guilty. Dru and another man were arrested in 2018 after a dramatic police chase at sea that also involved the navy and air force. Nathan purchased the boat used in the incident. Dru and the other man, Anthony Draper,made an 11-hour journey in June 2018 to meet up with a foreign ship that was carrying the drugs. However, they were spotted by surveillance planes and followed by a navy ship. Footage captured Dru throwing packages of cocaine overboard while Draper attempted to get away from the ship. They were later caught by a Queensland police vessel off the coast and arrested by armed officers. Nathan Baggaley was a double silver-medallist at the 2004 Athens Olympics and three-times world champion. Dru claims that he thought he was collecting tobacco and not cocaine and was involved in the plan, purchasing the They were also convicted in 2009 on other North Carolina scheduled a campus said he was kidnapped by Draper and boat and fitting it with a satellite phone drug charges. news conference for Thursday afternoon made to go on the voyage. He said Draper and a navigation system. According to ABC News, they could both on the Smith Centre court bearing his threatened his family if he didn’t help But he said in court that the boat was face life in prison. name. him. purchased with money given to him by North Carolina announced Thursday The Tar Heels lost to Wisconsin in the However, Draper claimed he was Dru and said he was told it would be used that Hall of Fame basketball coach Roy first round of the NCAA Tournament in recruited by Dru to drive the boat and to start a whale watching business, ABC Williams is retiring after a 33-year career his final game, which was Williams’ only alleged he was told they were picking up News reports. that includes three national first-round loss in 30 tournaments. “smoko” which he assumed was His fingerprints were also discovered on championships. “It’s been a difficult year, but marijuana. tape used to conceal the boat’s registration The decision comes two weeks after the everybody’s had the problems with Draper pleaded guilty to importing number. 70-year-old Williams closed his 18th COVID that we’ve had,” an emotional cocaine earlier this year but his sentence It isn’t the first time the two brothers season with the Tar Heels after a highly Williams said after the game. “It’s been a was reduced for testifying against the have been charged with drug offences. successful run at Kansas. In all,Williams hard year to push and pull, push and pull Baggaley brothers. They have previously been convicted of won 903 games in a career that included every other day to try to get something Prosecutors say Nathan – a double involvement in a drug manufacturing those three titles, all with the Tar Heels, done. But how can you be any luckier than silver-medallist at the Athens Olympics – group that made hallucinogenic tablets. in 2005, 2009 and 2017. Roy Williams is coaching basketball?”

ICC rules ‘Umpire’s Call’ to remain, allow extended squads

THE International Cricket Council (ICC) Umpire’s Call margin around the stumps Committee on the more general use of next month. Board and committee have approved for both height and width. replacement players in the international The Board agreed to postpone the changes to the DRS and 3rd umpire A player will be able to ask the umpire game. To better understand the inaugural ICC Women’s U19 Cricket protocol following a series of virtual whether a genuine attempt has been implications of allowing players to be World Cup 2021 which was due to be conference calls. made to play the ball before deciding to replaced during a match the definition of held in Bangladesh at the end of the year. In a media release sent out yesterday review an LBW decision. a First-Class Match will be changed to COVID-19 has had a significant impact the various decision were outlined and The 3rd Umpire will check a replay of allow the unqualified use of replacement on the establishment and subsequent are as follows. any short run that has been called and players. development of the U19 programmes in Decisions taken by the ICC Board correct any error prior to the next ball Two changes have been approved to many countries and teams would not be include:The ICC Cricket Committee, led being bowled. the women’s ODI playing conditions; able prepare appropriately for a global by former Indian captain Anil Kumble, The interim COVID-19 regulations firstly, the discretionary 5-over batting event later this year. As such, the considered the current issues in the that were introduced in 2020 to allow powerplay has been removed and inaugural event will now take place in international game, and presented its international cricket to resume as secondly, all tied matches will be decided January 2023. recommendations which were approved. quickly and safely as possible will by a Super Over. Similarly, to allow teams the best One of the issues discussed was the continue to be applied. These were as Mel Jones (Cricket Australia) and possible preparation, the global qualifier current approach to Umpire’s Call. follows: Catherine Campbell (New Zealand for the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup Kumble said: “The Cricket Committee The flexibility to be able to appoint Cricket) have been appointed as the Full 2022, will also be postponed and will now had an excellent discussion around home umpires where neutral umpires Member representatives on the ICC be held in December 2021. Umpire’s Call and analysed its use were previously required. Women’s Committee. The ICC Board agreed to allow extensively. The principle underpinning The additional DRS review per team It was decided that Test and ODI Members to take up to seven additional DRS was to correct clear errors in the per innings in all formats. status shall be permanently awarded to players and / or support staff to game whilst ensuring the role of the The ban on using saliva to polish the all Full Member women’s teams. accompany the squad of 23 to ICC senior umpire as the decision maker on the field ball, and Additionally, it was agreed that all events where a period of quarantine is of play was preserved, bearing in mind The availability of a COVID-19 matches at the Birmingham 2022 required and / or teams are the element of prediction involved with replacement in Test matches. Commonwealth Games be classified as accommodated in a bio-secure bubble. the technology.Umpire’s Call allows that The committees noted the excellent women’s T20 Internationals. The ICC Board agreed to set up a to happen, which is why it is important performances by the home umpires over The Board received an update on the Member Support Fund for Cricket with it remains.” the past 9 months but encouraged the ongoing preparations around the ICC USD 5 million being made available in In addition, three other changes to the more widespread appointment of neutral Men’s T20 World Cup 2021 in India.This grants to support the playing of DRS and 3rd Umpire protocols were Elite Panel umpires whenever included an update from the BCCI on international cricket. The fund will be approved. These are as follows: circumstances allow. positive discussions with the Indian made available in form of a “co-payment” For LBW reviews, the height margin of The recent introduction of replacement government around tax arrangements contribution with a maximum grant of the Wicket Zone will be lifted to the top players for both concussion and COVID- and visa guarantees. It is anticipated 50% being available for Members upon of the stumps to ensure the same 19 prompted a discussion at the Cricket that both issues will be resolved over the application. The Barbados Advocate Friday April 2, 2021 • 27

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Gaskin 2 bedroom apt 26,500 sq ft with buildings Apes Hill, St. James $2,850,000 negotiable This Application for a Grant Clerk to Licensing Authority. 9,835 sq ft $4,000,000 negotiable of a Retail license will be $675,000 (reduced) 31,000 sq ft upward Large lots at $15 per sq ft Cane Garden, St Thomas considered at a Licensing 3.6 acres approved All enquiries to Court to be held at Magis- Breezy Hill, St Philip (246) 253 6319/ 828-4800 trates’ Courts Dist. ‘A’ on Mount Wilton, St. Thomas Roadfront 3 bedroom, 2 bath $1,650,000 negotiable or (246) 247 4469 Thursday the 15th day of reduced to $298,000 15,500 sq ft and 22,066 sq ft April, 2021 at 10 o’clock am. LIQUOR LICENCE NOTICE $300,000 and $220,000 (Cap. 182) Fitts Village, St James J. Gaskin Black Rock, St Michael Guest House, 4 Suites 3 bedroom, 1 bath Union, St. Philip NOTICES Clerk to Licensing Authority. APPLICANT: Christopher 6,135 sq ft Sealy 6732 sq ft $360,000 7560 sq ft $150,000 $750,000 negotiable BARBADOS OCCUPATION: Enterprise, Christ Church BARBADOS 3 bedroom, 2 bath Thorpes, St. James 11,376 sq ft with structure ADDRESS: #27, 3rd Ave- 5062 sq ft STAR BROOK IN THE SUPREME COURT nue, North Wildey, St. Mi- $390,000 (reduced) $235,000 IN THE SUPREME COURT OF JUDICATURE chael REALTY OF JUDICATURE The Belle, St George Cottage, St George HIGH COURT PREMISES: Back Ivy, St. Mi- 5000 sq ft HIGH COURT Plantation style House IN THE ESTATE OF chael Standing on 4 acres $110,000 (negotiable) CIVIL DIVISION $1.1M ANN ARTHUR Dated this 23rd day of March Morningside, St Philip (ADMINISTRATION) 2021 4567 sq ft $133,000 Frere Pilgrim, IN THE ESTATE OF PATRICK DECEASED Christ Church Signed C. Sealy for Applicant. 3 bedroom, 2 baths with Jupiter Gardens, St Peter IVOR EZEKIEL LYNTON two bedroom apartment. 7312 sq ft PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby $133,000 (negotiable) This Application for a Grant 4,387 sq ft. $850,000 given that an application is of a Retail license will be PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby considered at a Licensing Bagatelle, St. Thomas being made for the following Hanson Heights, St George given that an application is Court to be held at Magis- 8321 sq ft $595,000 62000 sq ft into 2 lots Eagle Hall Main Road Grant of Administration namely:- trates’ Courts Dist. ‘A’ on $520,000 each, or being made for the following Thursday the 15th day of $1M for both Ealing Grove, Grant of Administration namely:- April, 2021 at 10 o’clock am. Christ Church Commercial property Letters of Administration to the 3 bedroom, 2 1/2 baths Marley Vale, St Philip estate of Ann Gloria Arthur of # J. Gaskin 21,780 sq ft $275,000 Clerk to Licensing Authority. 9320 sq ft $565,000 prime position, Application for Grant of 80, Valley Vista, Lower Grays, in LOTS FOR SALE Sandford, St Philip Administration to the estate the parish of Christ Church in 16,356 sq ft $300,000 excellent potential of PATRICK IVOR EZEKIEL this Island who died in this Boarded Hall, Island on the 16th day of Christ Church LYNTON late of Cave Hill in the LIQUOR LICENCE NOTICE 10,429 sq ft $157,000 COMMERCIAL November, 2020 by Alvin Arthur, parish of St. Lucy who died at (Cap. 182) Land area father of Asan Arthur, a minor, Westbury Road, St Michael Mount Standfast, St James 23,000 sq ft; the Queen Elizabeth Hospital on the son of the said deceased. APPLICANT: Dennis Al- 2,520 sq ft $45,360 Two properties on leyne 22,714 sq ft. the 18th day of December 2020 Asking $1,200,000 Goodland Gardens, by MARIAN LYNTON the wife of An application shall be OCCUPATION: Christ Church Floor space 9,605 sq ft $145,000 Black Rock, St. Michael 8,800 sq ft; the said deceased. submitted to the Supreme Court ADDRESS: Corner 1st Ave- Warehouse/Storage after the lapse of fourteen (14) nue, Ivy, St. Michael 4000 sf space 23,861 sq ft Nursery Road, St Philip days from the date of the 9,266 sq ft $139,000 $900,000 (reduced) An application shall be PREMISES: Wall structure publication of Notice of situated at Corner 1st Ave- Now asking submitted to the Supreme Court nue, Ivy, St. Michael Lashley Road, St Philip Foul Bay, St. Philip Application in the Official 5,839 sq ft, $150,000 Approved for condos, $1.1 Mil BDS fourteen (14) days from the date 39,242 sq ft $1,600,000. Gazette and from the date of the Dated this 22nd day of of Notice in the Official Gazette March 2021 Salters, St George publication of the Second Notice 2 lots 32,760 sq ft, $230,000 Dover, Christ Church and from the date of the second of Application in this newspaper. Signed D. Alleyne Hotel 18 rooms fully Call or Whatsapp notice of advertisement. Applicant. Cave Hill Drive, St. Lucy operational $2,950,000 neg 232-3304 14,876 sq ft. $110,000 under offer Dated the 2nd day of April, This Application for a Grant 258-7198 2021, of a Retail license will be Dalkeith, Christ Church Dated this 2nd day considered at a Licensing Bushy Park, St. Philip CUMBERBATCH 17,000 sq ft $170,000 17,371 sq ft approved for of April, 2021 Court to be held at Magis- shops and offices & ASSOCIATES trates’ Courts Dist. ‘A’ on Inchcape, St. Philip $495,000 Email Thursday the 15th day of Attorneys-at-Law April, 2021 at 10 o’clock am. 4355 sq ft $ 96,000 …………………………………… Roebuck Street, starbrookrealty #15, In One Accord Plaza Bridgetown Clorinda Alleyne Warrens J. Gaskin Belle, St. George @gmail.com Clerk to Licensing Authority. 4 acres $400,000 Shopping Mall/Office space Attorney-at-law for the Applicant St. Michael $8,100,000 negotiable 28 • Friday April 2, 2021 The Barbados Advocate NOTICES NOTICES NOTICES NOTICES Hall of Fame coach LIQUOR LICENCE NOTICE LIQUOR LICENCE NOTICE LIQUOR LICENCE NOTICE LIQUOR LICENCE NOTICE (Cap. 182) (Cap. 182) (Cap. 182) (Cap. 182) Roy Williams retiring APPLICANT: Derrick Good- APPLICANT: Kay Best APPLICANT: Mark Haynes APPLICANT: Beverley Fos- man ter OCCUPATION: OCCUPATION: OCCUPATION: OCCUPATION: after 33-year run ADDRESS: 3A Nursery ADDRESS: 7G Fernihurst, NORTH CAROLINA seasons at his alma ADDRESS: Advent Avenue, Close, Eden Lodge, St. Mi- Black Rock, St. Michael ADDRESS: Bridge Road, Bank Hall, St. Michael chael St. Michael announced Thursday mater as an assistant PREMISES: Wall structure that Hall of Fame coach to late mentor PREMISES: Wood and wall PREMISES: Wood and wall situated at Deacons Road, PREMISES: Wall structure basketball coach Roy Dean Smith before structure situated at Advent structure situated at Eden St. Michael situated at Bridge Road, St. Williams is retiring after leaving to take over the Avenue, Bank Hall, St. Mi- Lodge, St. Michael Michael a 33-year career that Jayhawks program in chael Dated this 25th day of March Dated this 26th day of March 2021 Dated this 24th day of March includes three national 1988. He spent 15 Dated this 18th day of No- 2021 2021 championships. seasons there, taking vember 2020 Signed M. Haynes The decision comes two Kansas to four Final Signed K. Best for Applicant. Signed F. Durant weeks after the 70-year- Fours and two national Signed D. Goodman Applicant. for Applicant. Applicant. This Application for a Grant old Williams closed his title games. This Application for a Grant of a Retail license will be This Application for a Grant 18th season with the Tar Williams time as an This Application for a Grant of a Retail license will be considered at a Licensing of a Retail license will be Heels after a highly assistant included the of a Retail license will be considered at a Licensing Court to be held at Magis- considered at a Licensing successful run at Kansas. Tar Heels’ run to the considered at a Licensing Court to be held at Magis- trates’ Courts Dist. ‘A’ on Court to be held at Magis- In all, Williams won 903 1982 NCAA Court to be held at Magis- trates’ Courts Dist. ‘A’ on Thursday the 15th day of trates’ Courts Dist. ‘A’ on trates’ Courts Dist. ‘A’ on Thursday the 15th day of April, 2021 at 10 o’clock am. Thursday the 15th day of games in a career that championship for Smith’s Thursday the 15th day of April, 2021 at 9 o’clock am. April, 2021 at 10 o’clock am. included those three first title, a game that April, 2021 at 9 o’clock am. J. Gaskin titles, all with the Tar memorably featured a J. Gaskin Clerk to Licensing Authority. J. Gaskin Heels, in 2005, 2009 and freshman named Michael J. Gaskin Clerk to Licensing Authority. Clerk to Licensing Authority. Clerk to Licensing Authority. 2017. Jordan making the go- North Carolina ahead jumper late to scheduled a campus beat Georgetown. news conference for “Roy Williams is and LIQUOR LICENCE NOTICE LIQUOR LICENCE NOTICE LIQUOR LICENCE NOTICE LIQUOR LICENCE NOTICE (Cap. 182) (Cap. 182) (Cap. 182) (Cap. 182) Thursday afternoon on always will be a Carolina the Smith Center court basketball legend,” APPLICANT: Diandre Fos- APPLICANT: Kay Williams APPLICANT: Michael How- APPLICANT: Lisa Reid bearing his name. Jordan said in a ter ell The Tar Heels lost to statement through his OCCUPATION: OCCUPATION: Caterer OCCUPATION: OCCUPATION: Wisconsin in the first business manager. “His ADDRESS: Lot 80 Citrus ADDRESS: 7th Avenue, round of the NCAA great success on the ADDRESS: Queen Street, Lane, Lower Burney St. Mi- ADDRESS: Marhill Street, New Orleans, St. Michael Tournament in his final court is truly matched by Bridgetown, St. Michael chael Bridgetown, St. Michael game, which was the impact he had on the PREMISES: 200 square foot Williams’ only first- lives of the players he PREMISES: Queen Street, PREMISES: Wooden struc- PREMISES: Wall building shop attached to dwelling Bridgetown, St. Michael ture situated at #2 Princess situated at Marhill Street, house, situated at 7th Ave- round loss in 30 coached – including me. Alice Highway Bridgetown, St. Michael nue, New Orleans, St. Mi- tournaments. I’m proud of the way he Dated this 25th day of March chael “It’s been a difficult carried on the tradition 2021 Dated this 22nd day of Dated this 25th day of March year, but everybody’s had of Coach Smith’s March 2021 2021 Dated this 24th day of March the problems with program, always putting Signed D. Foster 2021 Applicant. Signed K. Williams Signed M. Howell COVID that we’ve had,” his players first.” Applicant. Applicant. Signed L. Reid an emotional Williams Williams passed on This Application for a Grant Applicant. said after the game. “It’s taking over at UNC in of a Retail license will be This Application for a Grant This Application for a Grant been a hard year to push 2000 after the retirement considered at a Licensing of a Retail license will be of a Retail license will be This Application for a Grant Court to be held at Magis- considered at a Licensing considered at a Licensing of a Retail license will be and pull, push and pull of Bill Guthridge, but trates’ Courts Dist. ‘A’ on Court to be held at Magis- Court to be held at Magis- considered at a Licensing every other day to try to ultimately couldn’t say Thursday the 15th day of trates’ Courts Dist. ‘A’ on trates’ Courts Dist. ‘A’ on Court to be held at Magis- get something done. But no a second time and April, 2021 at 9 o’clock am. Thursday the 15th day of Thursday the 15th day of trates’ Courts Dist. ‘A’ on how can you be any returned as coach in April, 2021 at 10 o’clock am. April, 2021 at 9 o’clock am. Thursday the 15th day of luckier than Roy 2003 after the Y. Carmichael April, 2021 at 10 o’clock am. Clerk to Licensing Authority. J. Gaskin Y. Carmichael Williams is coaching tumultuous Matt Clerk to Licensing Authority. Clerk to Licensing Authority. J. Gaskin basketball?” Doherty era that Clerk to Licensing Authority. Williams spent 10 included an 8-20 season.

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LIQUOR LICENCE NOTICE LIQUOR LICENCE NOTICE LIQUOR LICENCE NOTICE LIQUOR LICENCE NOTICE LIQUOR LICENCE NOTICE LIQUOR LICENCE NOTICE (Cap. 182) (Cap. 182) (Cap. 182) (Cap. 182) (Cap. 182) (Cap. 182) APPLICANT: Edna Water- APPLICANT: Lionel White APPLICANT: Michael Mar- APPLICANT: Marie Sim- APPLICANT: Mishel Forte APPLICANT: Michelle Wil- man shall mons son OCCUPATION: OCCUPATION: OCCUPATION: OCCUPATION: OCCUPATION: OCCUPATION: ADDRESS: 18 St. Annes’ ADDRESS: Wilkinson Road, ADDRESS: St. Stephen’s Road, Pine, St. Michael ADDRESS: Station Hill, St. ADDRESS: Codrington Hill, Richmond Gap, St. Michael ADDRESS: 4th Avenue Par- Hill, Black Rock, St. Michael Michael St. Michael ris Gap, Westbury Road, St. PREMISES: Wood and wall PREMISES: Wilkinson Michael PREMISES: Wall structure structure situated at 18 St. PREMISES: Wood and wall PREMISES: Wood and wall Road, Richmond Gap, St. with toilet facilities situated at Annes’ Road, Pine, St. Mi- structure situated at Carring- structure situated at Codring- Michael PREMISES: 4th Avenue St. Stephen’s Hill, Black chael ton Village, St. Michael ton Hill, St. Michael Parris Gap, Westbury Road, Rock, St. Michael Dated this 24th day of March St. Michael Dated this 25th day of March Dated this 8th day of March Dated this 24th day of March 2021 Dated this 24th day of March 2021 2021 2021 Dated this 22nd day of 2021 Signed M. Forte March 2021 Signed L. White Signed M. Marshall Signed M. Simmons Applicant. Signed E. Waterman Applicant. for Applicant. Applicant. Signed M. Wilson Applicant. This Application for a Grant Applicant. This Application for a Grant This Application for a Grant This Application for a Grant of a Retail license will be This Application for a Grant of a Retail license will be of a Retail license will be of a Retail license will be considered at a Licensing This Application for a Grant of a Retail license will be considered at a Licensing considered at a Licensing considered at a Licensing Court to be held at Magis- of a Retail license will be considered at a Licensing Court to be held at Magis- Court to be held at Magis- Court to be held at Magis- trates’ Courts Dist. ‘A’ on considered at a Licensing Court to be held at Magis- trates’ Courts Dist. ‘A’ on trates’ Courts Dist. ‘A’ on trates’ Courts Dist. ‘A’ on Thursday the 15th day of Court to be held at Magis- trates’ Courts Dist. ‘A’ on Thursday the 15th day of Thursday the 15th day of Thursday the 15th day of April, 2021 at 10 o’clock am. trates’ Courts Dist. ‘A’ on Thursday the 15th day of April, 2021 at 9 o’clock am. April, 2021 at 10 o’clock am. April, 2021 at 10 o’clock am. Thursday the 15th day of April, 2021 at 10 o’clock am. J. Gaskin April, 2021 at 9 o’clock am. J. Gaskin J. Gaskin J. Gaskin Clerk to Licensing Authority. J. Gaskin Clerk to Licensing Authority. Clerk to Licensing Authority. Clerk to Licensing Authority. Y. Carmichael Clerk to Licensing Authority. Clerk to Licensing Authority. The Barbados Advocate Friday April 2, 2021 • 29

Bautista Agut ousts Medvedev to guarantee new ATP Masters champion ROBERTO BAUTISTA AGUT main- to smash his racquet in frustration. tained his spotless record against The Spaniard, who will face 19-year- Daniil Medvedev with a 6-4 6-2 old Jannik Sinner for a place in quarter-final victory over the world Sunday’s final, did not look back from number two at the Miami Open, en- there. suring there will be a new ATP “I was very focused on me, on the Masters 1000 winner on Sunday. things I had to do on the next game,” he Four of the top six on the men’s tour said. “Of course if he broke the racquet, have skipped Miami, and with the exit it’s because he lost his patience. of the Russian top seed on Wednesday “I think I did some great things to put there are no players with a Masters him under pressure and to (make him) 1000 title left in the draw. feel like this.” Roberto Bautista Agut of Spain. Medvedev, who replaced Rafa Nadal as No. 2 last month, went into the quar- ter-final with a 17-2 win-loss record for the season but had lost to the experi- Bublik convinced teenager Sinner not ‘human’ enced Spaniard in their two previous career meetings. ALEXANDER BUBLIK tried everything old and you play like this. Good job.” age has this mental toughness that many, And there was no third time lucky for to unsettle Jannik Sinner at the Miami 2019 Next Gen ATP Finals winner many other players don’t have. the Russian, with seventh seed Bautista Open on Wednesday but with the Italian Sinner has made rapid progress over the “I called him a robot couple of times Agut sealing the win in 92 minutes. teenager keeping his composure to win 7- last two years, reaching his maiden during the match, but I do it in a very sin- “To beat Daniil in two sets, it’s be- 6(5) 6-4 the Kazakh was left convinced he Grand Slam quarter-final at last year’s cere way because he’s really,really a great cause I played great tennis,” the 32-year- had been beaten by a robot. French Open and now sits at a career- player.” old Spaniard told reporters. “I was very Bublik used underarm serves, drop high 31st in the world. Sinner had to be focused against solid and I could play with a lot of shots and a sneak-attack serve return In February he became the youngest Bublik, who has already reached two fi- rhythm, make him work a lot. against Sinner during the quarter-final of player since Novak Djokovic in 2006 to nals this season. “Physically I felt well on the court. It the ATP Masters 1000 event but fell to his win two ATP titles by claiming the Great Rallying from a break down in each was a very tight first set. Well, it was a second straight defeat to the 19-year-old Ocean Road Open after his Sofia Open set, the Italian was not only on the receiv- great match from my side.” following a loss in Dubai in mid-March. title at the end of 2020. ing end of a sneak-attack return and the After eight tight games in the opening “You are not a human,” Bublik told “He’s not (human).That’s a fact,” world underarm serves but also watched on set, Bautista Agut nudged ahead with a Sinner at the net after the Italian had No.44 Bublik later told reporters. “For helplessly as Bublik hit a 105mph fore- service break for 5-4, leaving Medvedev wrapped up the match.“You are 15-years- me it’s very surprising that the guy at his hand return against his serve. 30 • Friday April 2, 2021 The Barbados Advocate

Osaka wants its torch relay cancelled as COVID cases jump

TOKYO – The gover- told reporters. practise social distancing in the western Japan pre- Officials in Nagano, summer during the pan- nor of Japan’s Osaka But the Tokyo organis- and not cheer out loud to fecture and two other also worried about a rise demic, surveys have prefecture has called ing committee denied prevent the spread of the areas to halt the rise in in infections, decided to shown. for the cancellation of there had been such a de- novel coronavirus, and cases. bar spectators from parts Olympic organisers last the Olympic torch cision. there have been no re- Those measures are of the torch relay as it month decided to bar in- relay in its largest city “We will continue to ports so far of infections scheduled to last for a passed through their pre- ternational spectators amid a sharp rise in hold close discussions arising from the relay. month, until May 5, coin- fecture on Thursday. from the Games, and this COVID-19 cases, pre- with the Osaka prefec- ciding with the relay Although Japan has month are due to decide senting an early test to tural authorities regard- Emergency measures which is scheduled to go been affected by the pan- on the maximum capac- organisers as they ing the implementation of Osaka, however, is bat- through Osaka on April demic less severely than ity for spectators in ven- plan for the Games the Olympic Torch Relay, tling a resurgence in in- 13-14. the United States and ues. during the pandemic. and strive to announce fections. “I think we need to have Europe, its vaccination The Olympics, post- Osaka Governor the outcome as soon as Japan’s government on talks with the city of campaign is off to a slow poned by a year because Hirofumi Yoshimura said possible,” Tokyo organis- Thursday said it would Osaka, but personally I start while some prefec- of the pandemic, are on Thursday the torch ers said in an emailed impose emergency meas- think the torch relay in tures are seeing an uptick scheduled to take place relay in the city should be comment. ures such as shorter busi- Osaka city should be can- in new infections. from July 23 to Aug. 8 and cancelled and he wanted The relay began last ness hours and asking celled,” Osaka Governor Most Japanese oppose the Paralympics from to have discussions with week in Fukushima and people to work from home Yoshimura told reporters. holding the Games this Aug. 24 to Sept. 5. the Tokyo organising is being seen as the first committee on the matter. major test of the Games Prime Minister in holding a large-scale Umpire’s discrimination lawsuit dismissed Yoshihide Suga told re- event while implement- porters he thought the de- ing stringent health pro- NEW YORK – A U.S. judge MLB of passing him over Hernandez said the dis- But in a 26-page deci- cision had already been tocols. on Wednesday dismissed for crew chief and World crimination stemmed from sion, U.S. District Judge made. Around 10,000 runners longtime umpire Angel Series assignments based a “history of animosity” Paul Oetken in Manhattan “I understand Osaka will carry the torch Hernandez’s lawsuit accus- on race and ethnicity, de- from Hall of Famer Joe said Hernandez did not has been cancelled as a through the country’s 47 ing Major League Baseball spite his being more sen- Torre, a former New York show MLB subjected him result of talks between prefectures over 121 days. of racial discrimination. ior and getting better per- Yankees manager, who was to disparate treatment or Tokyo Olympic organisers Tokyo Olympics organ- The Cuban-born formance reviews than MLB’s chief baseball offi- that its policies dispropor- and the torch relay com- isers require roadside Hernandez, an MLB um- other umpires receiving cer when Hernandez sued tionately harmed minori- mittee in Osaka,” Suga spectators to wear masks, pire since 1993, accused the plum assignments. in 2017. ties. The Barbados Advocate Friday April 2, 2021 • 31

P R O HOROSCOPES S A Aries - Be patient if you find yourself arguing with a N friend or workmate. Ask people what they think rather D than trying to guess their feelings. Someone may be going through a tough time and they would appreciate a little C understanding. Talking to a friend who lives overseas will O give you some idea of what life is like in their country. N S Taurus - You've always been careful with your money and resources. A partner seems to have no money sense at all. If finances are causing tension between you, try to make other aspects of your relationship as stress-free as possi- ble. This isn't a time when you want to be at odds with each other. Z Gemini - Everyone seems to want to talk to you and you I can't concentrate when your mobile phone keeps beeping. You don't want to be reminded of every message re- T ceived. Disabling repeating alerts altogether is one way S to avoid these annoying distractions. When you have time, you will get back to everyone.

Cancer - You are sensitive and kind. You are also highly intuitive. You can sense it when people are being dishon- est and you will easily spot their hidden motivations. That's why anyone who tries to manipulate you is unlikely to get away with it. You might also warn a friend or loved one to be careful in a certain person's presence. R E X Leo - Plans need to be changed at a moment's notice. You would not do this if you could avoid it but you have good reason to pull out of some arrangements. Your partner or M a close friend will not understand and will accuse you of O being deliberately awkward. Their response will turn a R stable situation upside down. G A N Virgo - A colleague's mistakes is evidence they aren't as capable to carry out some aspects of the job as they thought they would be. Resist the urge to criticise. Once their errors are discovered a boss or senior colleague will step in and they will see to it that your workmate gets proper training.

Libra - It may be because you wake up in a more posi- P tive frame of mind that it feels like there is no end to the H amount you can get through, cope with and enjoy. Whatever you plan to do, don't be surprised to discover A you will get on faster and feel more focused with the min- N imum of company. T O M Scorpio - Emotional relationships can be improved through more open communication. Go out of your way to express your feelings. If there is something you need to get off your chest but you have no one to talk to, write it all down in a notebook. A flexible approach will serve you well in projects involving a number of people. M Sagittarius - It may be due to health reasons, financial A ones or a lack of resources that you will have to put some plans on hold for the time being. Once you accept this you R might discover some of these ideas weren't right for you Y after all and the postponement will turn out to be a bless- ing in disguise. W O Capricorn - A platonic relationship is showing signs of changing. Someone needs to feel they mean more to you R than just being a friend. This could come as a surprise T when you are quite content with the way things are be- H tween you. Be honest about how you feel so there are no further misunderstandings.

Aquarius - Unless you stay focused, all your plans will M fly out of the window. If you want to achieve your aims, O you need to stick to plans and timetables. There are a lot T of ifs and buts. You will achieve what you set out to do H but only if you are willing to put time and effort into it. E R

Pisces - A close relationship is changing. You have been G sensing this for a while. Your partner needs more excite- O ment. You feel you can't give them what they are look- O ing for. You aren't sure where you stand and this makes you worried about the future. It is time for a heart-to-heart S discussion. E WI looking for victory on final day

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Friday April 2, 2021 GET TESTED! TO get a better gauge of the “So it is important to be tested point in time, we would recom- COVID-19 situation in the is- and as we re-open Barbados, we mend that anyone feeling ill in land, more Barbadians must are trying to control our envi- any way come forward and be come forward to be tested. ronment and have a good idea tested. We are encouraging per- While the island’s positive as to where Barbados is at this sons to be tested to know their cases declined recently, Dr. time and we do not want people status and to have an idea Songee Beckles, Director of to be afraid to be tested because where we are at. Best-Dos Santos Public Health if you are positive, you will be “Of course, we are saying as Laboratory, stated that cur- well taken care of,” she well that to reduce any risk of rently smaller numbers of per- stressed. being infected you have to follow sons were being tested and Speaking on a recent episode the standard precautions of urged more Barbadians to get a of the ‘COVID Queries’ series, wearing your mask, and your PCR test. Beckles pointed out with the is- hand hygiene and such needs to “I think really to have a good land still experiencing commu- continue. However at any point gauge in terms of what is hap- nity spread, persons experienc- that you feel you are ill, please pening, we are encouraging ing symptoms related to feel free to go into any of the more people to come forward COVID-19 should find out polyclinics and the doctors’ of- and be tested and know their whether or not they had the fices and request a COVID test,” status because at the end of the virus. she stated. day, because of how infectious “Because COVID symptoms Beckles also told those who COVID can be, we are not just are so similar to so many things, have already received the vac- thinking of ourselves, but about people just say ‘I just feel as cine that since they could also our family,our friends, our work though I have sinus problems still contract and transmit the colleagues and thinking about or the flu and it is probably just virus, they too should get tested everyone we may come into con- that’ and they ignore it when in if they were experiencing symp- Director of Best Dos Santos Public Health Laboratory Dr. tact with. fact it may be COVID. So at this toms. Songee Beckles .

Complacency leads to more cases

MEMBER States of the Pan alert: in this pandemic, compla- that already exist, including vac- American Health cency leads to more cases”. cination. These measures have Organization (PAHO) are being Dr. Etienne said that PAHO’s not been modified.” urged to reinforce surveillance surveillance network has been In a hopeful sign,“almost all of and act at the first sign that coro- significantly expanded to iden- our Member States are rolling navirus cases are rising. tify and track variants of the out vaccines”, the PAHO Chief “Don’t wait until you are over- SARS-CoV-2 virus. Twenty-one pointed out. Over the last 30 whelmed,” Director Dr. Carissa countries are now participating days, more than 2.5 million vac- Etienne pleaded, “The risks for in PAHO’s COVID-19 Genomic cine doses procured through your people and health systems Surveillance Network, giving a COVAX have reached 17 coun- are too high”. much better picture of the vari- tries due to an effort coordinated She was at the time address- ants circulating in this region. by PAHO’s Revolving Fund, the ing PAHO’s weekly press brief- “At least one of the three vari- recognised procurement agent ing on Wednesday,revealing that ants of concern have been iden- for COVAX, Dr. Etienne re- for the past four weeks, the re- tified in 32 countries and territo- ported. This week, Guyana, gion of the Americas reported ries of the Americas. And we are Belize, Bahamas, and Trinidad around one million new cases on working hand-in-hand with and Tobago received their first average every seven days. Member States to increase ca- shipments. She said this indicates that pacity and improve reporting of “But as we celebrate progress, transmission is still very active these variants.We are also con- we cannot close our eyes to the in far too many places in the re- ducting analysis to better under- fact that vaccine supply contin- gion, and the number of deaths stand the real impact of these ues to be our greatest challenge. also remain high, with more variants in some of the most “A large part of this is due to than 34 000 deaths registered highly affected areas,” she dis- delays in production as manu- just last week – March 22 to closed. facturers rush to scale up capac- 29th. “A technical consultation on ity. But we are also seeing far “Today, the pandemic is as ac- variants this week concluded too many examples of vaccine tive as ever, and we have no op- that the message remains the nationalism, which limits global tion but to fight it. In fact, a few same. It is important to continue availability even further. The countries in our region, including and strengthen genomic surveil- current system is hard-wired for Paraguay, Uruguay, and Cuba, lance, but what we must do to inequity and that is not accept- are experiencing outbreaks in prevent transmission, with or able,” she said, insisting that vac- 2021 of greater magnitude than without circulation of variants,is cines should be available to all the ones they faced in 2020. All to maintain the public health who need them, regardless of PAHO Director Carissa Etienne. countries should be on high distancing and control measures where they live. (TL)

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