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Tuesday April 6, 2021 $1 VAT Inclusive COVID IMPACTING MENTAL HEALTH AN international Adolescent children and adolescents in the Health Specialist says the Latin American and Caribbean prolonged nature of the region last September, found COVID-19 pandemic, pres- that among the respondents, ents an opportunity to 27 per cent reported feeling build new mental health anxiety, 15 per cent reported and psychosocial support depression, while one in two re- services that children and spondents reported feeling less adolescents need for the inclined to do activities they future. normally enjoyed. Dr. Joanna Lai, who is based She added that the survey in the Health Section of the also showed that three out of UNICEF Headquarters in New four respondents felt the need to York, added that mental health ask for help regarding their and psychosocial support have physical or mental well-being been highlighted as a priority during those preceding months, for the United Nations in the but only about half actually global COVID-19 pandemic re- were able to ask for help. The sponse. She further indicated Adolescent Health Specialist that emphasis is also being further indicated that according placed on a whole-of-society to the study, 43 per cent of young approach, such that there is col- women and 31 per cent of young laboration across all sectors to men felt pessimistic about their also promote and protect the future. mental health of this population “And with the reopening of group. school and return to school, it’s Her comments came as she important that a very high pro- was speaking about the nega- portion, 79 per cent, felt worried tive impact of COVID-19 pan- about COVID-19 infections demic on the mental health and around them, stress about get- well-being of children and ado- ting infected or bringing it home. lescence in Latin America and I think it is understandable that the Caribbean, during a recently these are the things that they’re held virtual panel discussion, feeling and when we asked what hosted by The UWI’s COVID-19 is it they were hoping for when Task Force. it came to their mental health, According to Dr.Lai, about one we heard a lot of them talking year ago, young people reported about wanting safe spaces to negative feelings including help- talk about how they feel; to be lessness, anger, surprise, shock, able to know that it’s okay to fear, loneliness and sadness as a feel this way – validation of their result of the pandemic. She went mental health needs and the further, indicating that a survey way they’re feeling. carried out by UNICEF among MENTAL HEALTH on Page 4 Adolescent Health Specialist with UNICEF, Dr. Joanna Lai. National Vaccination Programme to resume on Thursday CURRENTLY on pause, rive on these shores since the dose phase on Saturday April 17 formats as to when and ing those over 70 and those be- the National Vaccination India government donated and run this until we complete where their second dose will tween 18 and 65 with non com- Programme is expected to 100 000 doses in February. the just under 64 000 occur. municable diseases who had restart on Thursday, as the is- Co-coordinator for the pro- persons who have received “We will be communicating previously registered, were still land is set to receive the first gramme, Major David Clarke of the first dose already,” he with all those people who re- awaiting their jab, and said batch of purchased AstraZeneca the Barbados Defence Force, explained. ceived their first doses via our these along with frontline work- doses from the Covax facility therefore revealed that on April When the campaign paused, SHAPE app, so they will receive ers would be placed at the head today. 8, first dose vaccinations – which 63 738 persons were vaccinated an email, a text message or a of the line. The 33 600 doses from the were on pause due to the delays – 26 344 males and 37 394 fe- telephone call confirming where “We also have people in the global vaccine purchasing pro- in shipments – will recommence males. Clarke advised those their second dose will be given,” education system that we will gramme are scheduled to land and run until next Wednesday. who have already received the he added. also be concentrating on in order in the early morning, and will be “We will cease doing first first dose that they will Last week, Clarke disclosed that they can get back to school,” the second largest batch to ar- doses then, and start the second be notified through various that near 10 000 persons, includ- he noted. 2 • Tuesday April 6, 2021 The Barbados Advocate

Sargassum to blame for Green Pond fish kill THE Sargassum sea- explain exactly how the Barbadians live, where weed invasion on our oxygen would have been Barbadians normally go to eastern beaches has depleted. swim, where the tourists proven to be more than “Of greater significance visit and so on. In this par- just a nuisance. Most for us is the fact that this ticular instance, we now recently, it has been area here, because of its obviously have to repriori- named as the culprit nature as an ecosystem, is tise because of the issues behind a fish kill a brackish water ecosys- affecting the pond and to at Green Pond, St. tem and forms a transi- make sure that we are Andrew – the victims, tion point between some able to maintain the biodi- mostly tilapia and of the freshwater/brackish versity that is in the mullets. water species that live pond.” When a rapid response here and their process for Noting that Barbadians team from the Ministry of getting out to the sea. should expect to find sea- Maritime Affairs and the When the seawater comes weed on the beaches from Blue Economy, headed by in and is trapped behind time to time as it comes Minister Kirk Humphrey, that, obviously the salt in everyday, Minister went to the scene yester- water will stagnate the Humphrey said that there Mullets and tilapia were some of the species found dead at Green Pond. day following reports fresh water and just to- are expected to be discus- made, it was revealed that tally reduce all the oxy- sions with members of the to manage. the personnel would come Barbadians to bear with the Sargassum seaweed gen.” engineering community in “This year I am going to from the areas that are af- us and to partner with us. had found its way into the With the first order of Barbados to find a fix for be requesting for the next fected and that is what we I’m also asking for some pond and caused a rapid business being the re- the issue. He also urged four, five months that we are going to be working Barbadians, if they want depletion of oxygen in the moval of the Sargassum, beachgoers to report any- can employ a few more on. This is going to be a to come and take some to water,starving the marine releasing some of the salt thing unusual, stating personnel to be able to re- constant conversation for use in their gardens,” he life. water and the reintroduc- that Sargassum is some- spond more effectively. I the next few months. So said. Speaking during a brief- tion of oxygen into the thing we will have to learn think it makes sense that I’m asking early for (MP) ing at the site, Director pond, Minister Humphrey of the Coastal Zone said that manual removal Management Unit of the seaweed is ex- (CZMU), Dr.Leo Brewster, tremely crucial and is set explained that the sea- to begin on Wednesday. weed was introduced into “We have been very the pond by high swells. careful in all the instances “There is a weak point where there was seaweed here at Green Pond at the to make sure that we, in mouth of the entrance to our efforts to maintain the the watercourse, and the system or protect certain waves actually over-tuck parts of the system, do not the berm, which is the destroy one eco-system in highest point on the our efforts to protect an- beach, and they pushed other ecosystem. So we the Sargassum into the normally use manual water body and therefore, labour to maintain the that caused the stagnation beaches when we do so.” and depletion of the oxy- Stating that this gen in the water body.A lot particular beach is very of Sargassum got pushed susceptible to Sargassum in here and it has ex- inundation due to the high tended pretty far inland swells normal for the area, in terms of the amount of Minister Humphrey said Sargassum that was that there is a long-term transported by the tide plan in place for the man- upstream, and that also agement of seaweed. contributed to the fish “This particular beach kill,” he said. forms part of our Sar- Pointing out that a gassum Management number of other lifeforms Plan. We have a plan for in the ecosystem could all the beaches based also be adversely affected, on different priorities in Minister of Maritime Affairs and the Blue Economy Kirk Humphrey (LEFT) speaking with Director of the Dr. Brewster went on to relation to where Coastal Zone Management Unit, Dr. Leo Brewster. COVID-19 update: Six new cases, three recovered SIX women were identi- There are 109 persons in ratory has so far con- fied as COVID-19 posi- isolation. ducted 143,326 tests. tive on Sunday, April 4, Barbados has recorded To date, 63,738 vacci- from the 354 tests con- 3 685 confirmed COVID- nations – 26,344 men and ducted by the Best-dos 19 cases – 1 780 females 37,394 women have Santos Public Health and 1 905 males since been administered dur- Laboratory. March 2020, and 3 537 ing the first phase of the Meanwhile, three peo- people have recovered. National Vaccination ple recovered from the There have been 43 Programme for COVID- virus and were dis- deaths. 19. charged from isolation. The public health labo- (BGIS) The Barbados Advocate Tuesday April 6, 2021 • 3

The UWI secures largest grant ever THE University of the West grant will see Eon Reality, the Longsworth is leading the recent months, noted, “This is a gic vision.” Indies has secured an inter- global technology conglomer- charge to transform the ten- major and very timely step for The Vice-Chancellor further national grant of US$25 mil- ate, entering the Caribbean year-old Open Campus into The the university as it rolls out its stated, “The university is mov- lion, the largest in its his- market as a post-COVID educa- UWI’s Global Campus. This ‘finance revolution’ according ing swiftly along its plotted tory. tion initiative is a key part of the to our strategic plan. We are de- finance trajectory and that United States’ Silicon Valley development leader. university’s new finance vision termined to succeed but success there are other such major digital technology giant, Eon The project is spearheaded by that seeks to “convert its global comes with an orderly and funding initiatives in the global Reality,announced its partner- Dr Luz Longsworth, Principal reputation into sustainable systematic approach and effec- pipeline. Our development ship with The UWI that will as- of The UWI Open Campus and revenue.” tive leadership. Dr Longsworth work, and institutional credi- sure the significant investment Pro Vice-Chancellor of Global Vice-Chancellor, Professor Sir is to be commended for her so- bility, are now globally known in Caribbean digital education Affairs. A thought leader and Hilary Beckles, who has been phisticated negotiation skills and our allies are keen to offer and professional training. The planner in online education, Dr addressing this development in and commitment to our strate- support.”

Nikita singing ‘Still I Rise’. The Nicholas Brancker Band as they perform during the concert, ‘Uplift: We’re Better Together’. Star-studded virtual event

CONCERT from Back Page Yearwood, Red Plastic Bag, JJ were done. Along the musical Poulter and Mahalia Cummins. journey, it was interesting to He was followed by the Not to be forgotten were the pre- learn why some songs were se- Nicholas Brancker Band who sentations by musicians – lected and to be greeted by set the bar high with their per- Kweku Jalani, Dr. Philip Forde, Barbadians who have made formance of the hymn ‘How Nikita Vaughn; and the spoken other parts of the world their Great Thou Art’. word artist, Cyndi Celeste. home. Next up was Biggie Irie and From start to finish, viewers Kudos to Nicholas Brancker, Shadia Marshall who were but were treated to lovely arrange- members of his band, the crème two of the evening’s featured ments and unique fusions by the de la crème in local talent who acts. As the concert continued, Band. An added touch were the performed, and the National there were performances by en- hymns, gospel selections, calyp- Cultural Foundation which of- tertainers – Nikita, Alix Cage, sos, spouge instrumentals, folk fered support. The concert was Alison Norville-Forde, Edwin songs and classical pieces which indeed uplifting.

Kweku Jalani as he plays ‘Emmerton’.

JJ Poulter as he performs backed by the Nicholas Brancker Band. Alix Cage singing ‘My Country To Me’. 4• Tuesday April 6, 2021 The Barbados Advocate

SHIPS AHOY!: Barbados has been established as a home port for several ships, and over the Easter weekend, these magnificent vessels pictured here were spotted off the coastline of the island.

Access to mental health support vital MENTAL HEALTH from Page 1

And then also, interest- ingly, a normalisation of mental health seeking be- haviour – to be able to feel okay asking for help, and for that to be something that they could do.” Dr. Lai said that also of importance to the respon- dents when it came to mental health and well- being, were opportunities to learn about mental health through classes at school as well as online and mobile platforms. Moreover, she said, they emphasised the need to have free access to mental health support. “...School was an impor- tant place that they felt that this would be readily accessible to them, that they would like to see on- line, mobile, workplace, and also professional serv- ices,” she said. “I think when we think about priorities and oppor- tunities, mental health and psychosocial support has been highlighted as a UN wide priority in the global COVID-19 pan- demic response, particu- larly with a focus on ensuring continuity of mental health and psy- chosocial support services during the COVID pan- demic,” she said. (JRT) The Barbados Advocate Tuesday April 6, 2021 • 5

Caribbean needs systemic approach to disaster risk THERE is an urgent call to avirus disease (COVID-19) the duration of COVID-19 in- move towards a systemic pandemic: an opportunity for a creases the likelihood that the approach to disaster risk, pri- systemic approach to disaster risk of disasters originating marily in the Caribbean, which risk for the Caribbean”, which from other threats occurs simul- is highly vulnerable to the emphasises that disaster taneously, or that post-disaster effects of climate change, risk is systemic and generates reconstruction be delayed. The with economies dependent on complex interactions between effects and impacts of the foreign tourism and heavy debt human, social, political, and eco- Eta and Iota hurricanes in burdens. nomic systems on the one hand, Honduras, Guatemala, and “This crisis underscores the and natural systems on the Nicaragua – combined with need for disaster risk manage- other. those of COVID-19 – are proof of ment to be incorporated into “The COVID-19 pandemic this, as is the delay prompted national planning, in order to demonstrates the extent to by the pandemic in reconstruc- guarantee a comprehensive re- which a single hazard has the tion efforts after the disaster sponse to disasters,” said potential to trigger a series of caused by Hurricane Dorian in Executive Secretary of the cascading effects, impacting the the Bahamas. Economic Commission for Latin life-support systems of societies It specifies that the selection America and the Caribbean and economies worldwide.” of the Caribbean to exemplify (ECLAC) Alicia Bárcena. Moreover, Special Represen- the potential effects of systemic “At the global and regional tative of the Secretary-General disaster risk is no coincidence. levels, it is crucial that those of for Disaster Risk Reduction, “This region was chosen be- us who work in international Mami Mizutori, indicated that, cause it is highly vulnerable to organisations seek ways to “Now is the time for multi-stake- hydrometeorological or extreme promote and foster a new devel- holder dialogue and action to climate phenomena; it has opment model and a global understand and manage sys- more than 90% of the popula- framework, that would enable temic risk. Progress towards tion living in coastal areas; and us to provide a coordinated and risk-informed sustainable devel- its economies are dependent on adequate response to the next opment will only be accelerated foreign tourism and are highly pandemic.” by incorporating systems-based indebted,” the report points out, She was at the time address- approaches into the design of adding that the economic and ing the release of the ECLAC policies and investments across social effects of COVID-19 and the United Nations Office all sectors and regions, and at all have been devastating for the Executive Secretary of the Economic Commission for Latin for Disaster Risk Reduction levels.” Caribbean and will last for America and the Caribbean (ECLAC) Alicia Bárcena. (UNDRR) report “The coron- The document indicates that several years. Labour Minister says burden must be shared LABOUR Minister Colin derstand as well as many that the information we have so far, Jordan said it was deter- there are challenges where that it is going to be way above mined even before the pan- very small businesses are con- $8.50. But that $8.50 was demic that the burden of the cerned. chosen... because it represented challenging times facing the “But I’ll say to you, when I say for us and for the process a start- country must be shared. to everybody who’s listening, if ing point, a number that took “So government takes some of my business model does not into account that these are not it, businesses and employers allow my workers to be able to the best of times, we are in a se- take some of it, workers take eat properly, and clothe them- rious situation, and so we have some of it. And that has been selves properly,and support the to do this in stages.” our position. We believe that at two, three or four other persons As to the way forward, he said this point, there also has to who they are responsible for, the Minimum Wage Board ac- be a sharing of the burden. The then something is wrong.” tually suggested to Cabinet that workers are not able to take all The Minister said workers are the amount for the increase at of it.” the most important part of any year two and year three should The Minister was speaking on business.“Even if the business is be set. Brass Tacks Sunday, where he a highly automated business, “We have decided, me as addressed calls that were made workers are the most important. Minister,my Cabinet colleagues from the private sector for a But the critical thing for me is as Cabinet, that while we January 1, 2022 start date for that workers are human beings, recognise that workers need the increase in the minimum as opposed to machines. They an increase, we have also to wage. However,the introduction are human beings that have to be mindful of the overall situa- went into effect on April 1 2021. at least be able to live.” tion.” The Labour Minister said, “I Minister Jordan also made “So there’s a micro situation. have sat on the employer side, the point that the percentage in- And I’m not talking about the both managing the business but crease on the wage is not the firm. In traditional economics, also running one. And the real- percentage increase on the total I’m talking to the human being. ity is that there is really no time costs of any company. There’s that micro position. that a business would want to “It is not the total percentage There’s also the macro, the over- add costs, there is no good time. increase because payroll or all economy.The economy at this Labour Minister Colin Jordan. I have been in business from the wages represents a portion of time requires that workers have time I was born.There is just no the costs, and an increase in the that increase, but it also says to next step, we have not set the their expenses, but will find good time. portion of the cost that relates to us we have to be cautious.So date, we know when we’re going themselves in less difficult cir- “But I like to say this – a busi- workers is in my mind justifi- the first step has to be a reason- to review. But we have not made cumstances. So that speaks to ness model that is predicated on able at any time. Many people able step. And we are not going a determination as to what that productivity, it speaks to this a wage that does not allow its have said this is actually over- the route at this point of deter- next step would be.” psycho-social position. And we workers to be able to make ends due. I believe it is overdue.We mining what the next step “... We believe the outcome of are also very clear in our minds, meet, is not a good business have not even gone to the point should be. an increase at this point will that the increase in wages will model. And I grew up in a very of trying to work through what “Should we have reserved, we speak to productivity improve- go back directly into the econ- small business... in a micro busi- is called a living wage. Because will say to ourselves and I know ments, because there are people omy,” he said. ness, given the definition, I un- we suspect, strongly so based on saying to everybody, that the who will not be able to meet all (JH) 6 • Tuesday April 6, 2021 The Barbados Advocate

Children disadvantaged, says professor RESTRICTIONS on in- pacted the middle-class middle-class children, there who are excelling in sion and support was there is no let-up in en- person lessons due to children, as they are en- comes to the fore,” he the in-person classroom, weak before COVID-19 couragement and support. the COVID-19 pan- countering challenges stated. but who are now strug- and continues today. We in education have to demic has been hard that in the pre-COVID Moreover, the professor gling in the non-tradi- “Teachers and their su- take a similar approach on children in general, time were faced con- noted that COVID has tional setting of online pervisors were trained to with teachers, providing and not just those con- stantly by underprivileged highlighted the need to classrooms. Conversely, operate, unfortunately, in timely assistance for them sidered to be under- children. pay attention to the there are students who the traditional setting, to ply their craft in the privileged. “Middle-class children, learning preferences of were disengaged and and yet in that setting online environment.” So says Professor Dr. S. in my opinion, may have students. He explained unmotivated in the in- they struggled to imple- What has compounded Joel Warrican, Director of devices and the internet, that while it was expected person classrooms, who ment an adequate system the issue, he suggested, is the School of Education, but in many cases, their that the students in are now flourishing in the of supervision and sup- that the training has fo- The University of the West parents have to go to general would be happy online setting; they are port. The expectation cused mostly on delivery Indies, Cave Hill Campus. work, just like everybody to switch to online learn- self-motivated and inter- then, that this same train- platforms, rather than on Speaking during a recent else, and like the under- ing, that has not necessar- ested in learning,” he ing, which failed the tradi- pedagogy. virtual panel discussion privileged children, many ily been proven to be stated. tional setting, is sufficient “This situation seems hosted by The UWI’s of them are left alone at true. Warrican added, for adequate supervision similar, I hasten to say, to COVID-19 Task Force on home. So without the su- “There is the misconcep- “Student behaviours; tar- and support in the unfa- actions taken some years the topic, ‘Mind the pervision of the classroom, tion that once students are diness; absenteeism; rude, miliar, now non-tradi- ago, when the buzz thing Education Gap: Schooling the closure of schools and on devices, they would be aggressive manners, that tional online setting, is was technology, and inte- in the Caribbean during the subsequent shift to happy. That is a big joke. quite often we label as un- definitely not tenable,” he gration of technology into COVID-19’, Warrican in- schooling primarily online We keep referring to the derprivileged children be- added. our classrooms. What we dicated that the move to in this COVID era, the in- fact that this generation haviours, we know that’s He continued, “When saw was training for an online environment for justice of our education of children and youth are not true, but what we are COVID-19 forced school- teachers which focused on teaching has also im- system, towards even the called digital natives. now seeing is that these ing into the online envi- the use of the hardware, You hear people giving types of behaviours are ronment, some emergency and the software, produc- grand speeches and refer- being detected right training was provided in tivity tools, etc., but at BARBADOS ring to [Marc] Prensky’s across the board.” the form of short work- the heart of any training, concept of digital natives He went further,stating shops and courses, but this I’m saying, it cannot be APPLICATION NO: RT27 of 2021 that our children are – so that COVID-19 and the rapid response seems not about hardware, software, they’re happy once tech- closure of schools also to have been sustained, productivity tools, online LAND (TITLE DEEDS RESTORATION) ACT CAP 229C nology is available. exposed a system that with continuing profes- platform, it must be (Section 3) “What COVID is help- does not bring out the best sional development and about pedagogy,” he main- ing us to see is that there in teachers. The professor support for teachers. Just tained. are many students out said the system of supervi- as in the health sector, (JRT) RESTORATION OF TITLE DEEDS DESTROYED BY DISASTER OR OTHERWISE, OR LOST OR STOLEN

TAKE NOTICE that an Application has been made to the Registrar of Titles by JACQUELINE JESSICA BARROW of St. Call for Martins in the parish of Saint Philip in this Island for the Restoration of Title Deeds to the parcel of land situate at Lot 2 St. Martins in the parish of Saint Philip (more particularly described in the Schedule hereto) on the grounds that the stronger Original Title Deeds to the property has been lost. ALSO TAKE NOTICE that unless notification is received at the coordination to Land Registry, Warrens Office Complex, Warrens, St. Michael by the 11th day of May, 2021 that the Title Deeds have not been lost or are being lawfully held by some other person, the Registrar of Titles shall immediately proceed to determine the said restart tourism Application according to law. THE devastating impact coordination between of the COVID-19 pan- countries and harmonised Dated this 18th day of March, 2021. demic on global tourism travel and health proto- has carried on into 2021, cols are essential to PATRICK Mel. PHILLIPS with new data showing an restore confidence in Attorney-at-Law for the Applicant 87% fall in international tourism and allow inter- tourist arrivals in January national travel to resume SCHEDULE as compared to 2020. safely ahead of the peak ALL THAT lot or parcel of land (formerly part of a larger area The outlook for the rest summer season in the containing one acre one rood nine and one-fifth perches of the year remains cau- northern hemisphere.” subdivided into lots situate at Saint Martins in the parish of Saint tious as the World With 32% of all global Philip in Barbados containing by admeasurement One thousand Tourism Organisation destinations completely two hundred and forty-six point seven square metres or (UNWTO) continues to closed to international thereabouts (inclusive of One hundred and thirty-four point two call for stronger coordina- tourists at the beginning square metres in the road reserve) and being the Lot numbered tion on travel protocols be- of February, UNWTO an- Two on the Key Plan Abutting and Bounding to the West on the tween countries, to ensure ticipates a challenging lot numbered One on the Key Plan to the North on lands now or the safe restart of tourism first few months of 2021 formerly of one Bourne to the East on the lot numbered Three on and avoid another year of for global tourism. UNWTO Secretary-General Zurab Pololikashvili. the Key Plan and to the South on a road or right of way twelve massive losses for the “Based on current feet wide which leads to the public road or however else the sector. trends, UNWTO expects bound in international national arrivals for the UNWTO Secretary- international tourist ar- travel in the second half year 2021 compared to the same may abut and bound. General Zurab rivals to be down about of the year. These are historic lows of 2020. In Pololikashvili said that 85% in the first quarter of based on a number of this case, arrivals would The Title Deed to be restored is: 2020 was the worst year 2021, over the same period factors, most notably a still be 55% below the lev- on record for tourism. He of 2019. This would repre- major lifting of travel els recorded in 2019. The Deed of Assent dated the 18th day of March, 1985 between is therefore calling on the sent a loss of some 260 restrictions, the success of “The second scenario Yvonne Davis the qualified acting Executrix of the Will of international community million international ar- vaccination programmes considers a potential re- Alexander Lorde, deceased and as such the Personal to take strong and urgent rivals when compared to or the introduction of bound in September,lead- Representative of the said Alexander Lorde of the One Part and action to ensure a brighter pre-pandemic levels.” harmonised protocols. ing to a 22% increase in Pearl Lorde of the of the Other Part recorded in the Land Registry 2021. Looking ahead, “The first scenario arrivals compared to last of Barbados on the 4th day of June, 1985 as Instrument “Many millions of liveli- UNWTO has outlined two points to a rebound in year. Still, this would be numbered 4208. hoods and businesses are scenarios for 2021, which July, which would result 67% below the levels of depending on it. Improved consider a possible re- in a 66% increase in inter- 2019.” The Barbados Advocate Tuesday April 6, 2021 • 7

Shanghai aims to double tourism revenue

THE eastern Chinese city of Shanghai has launched a pro- gramme aiming to double its tourism revenue over the next five years, according to local authori- ties. Shanghai received 236 million domes- tic visitors in 2020 despite the impact of COVID-19, with domestic tourism revenue hitting 280.95 billion yuan (about $42.8 billion), said Fang Shizhong, director of the municipality’s adminis- tration of culture and tourism, on Thursday. Speaking at Tourism Plus Shanghai 2021, the city’s first comprehensive tourism expo, Fang noted the municipal government will boost cultural tourism, explore new channels of tourist consump- tion and upgrade the digitalisation of the tourism industry to allow more events to take place online. Fang said Shanghai plans to build 20 smart scenic areas and 600 smart hotels equipped with intelligent devices in 2021. The city will also cultivate several top global tourism brands and flagship tourism events, as well as more profes- Shanghai received 236 million domestic visitors in 2020 despite the impact of COVID-19, with domestic tourism revenue sionals in the industry, he added. hitting 280.95 billion yuan. Potatoes help villagers harvest a better life BEIJING – On a trip to the Inner to make us make any money,” he said. Mongolia autonomous region in 2015, Liu “The huge profit margins from selling Chang’an had an idea. The region is those potatoes were obtained by vegetable famed for its potatoes and ever since Liu vendors,not the local farmers,” said Meng, has helped to modernise the sector. the Party secretary. “Farmers did not In May of that year, Liu went with a benefit financially. Even if they planted group of Beijing officials who had potatoes of high quality, they didn’t gain temporary positions in the Inner much in return.” Mongolia autonomous region. They were undertaking field investiga- Rising output tions for potential investment in the After understanding the status quo, Liu region. No small undertaking as it is mulled over the matter and decided to in- 400 kilometres northwest from the vest 500 million yuan ($76.8 million) in capital. the city for the future development of the They arrived in Ulaanqab,a city located potato-processing industry. in the centre of the landlocked region. A year later in April, the construction of Looking at the hills beyond the prairie a potato-processing factory began in the they could see low-density peaks covered Qahar Right Wing Front Banner,a county with yellow soil. These were, in actual to the south of Ulaanqab. fact, wheat fields that have ripened and “For six months, we ate, slept and waiting to be harvested. worked day and night at the construction Rainfall is a rare occurrence in this arid site,” said Liu.“Most of our team members’ landscape.The city’s annual precipitation families are in Beijing, but they rarely is between 150 to 450 millimetres. returned home,” he said, adding that Meng Duo, Party chief of Wang’ai village the construction had to be done before the in northeast Ulaanqab, has been living in snow season started in October. the region his whole life. “Here, villagers A modernised agricultural factory had used to cultivate land and raise cattle and been built by the end of 2016 in the Qahar sheep,” Meng said. Right Wing Front Banner. Once the The large number of potatoes that local factory was up and running, it reached an farmers planted, and harvested didn’t annual output of 70 000 metric tons and bring much financial benefit. the value of the processed potatoes However, conditions for agriculture in reached at least 640 million yuan. Ulaanqab are not entirely unfavourable. In 2018, Hu, the farmer, signed orders Liu Chang’an (left) and his colleague inspect plants in a farmland. [Photo pro- Vegetable and fruit may only be planted with the company that Liu owned, and vided to China Daily] one season per year in the area but long received technical guidance. He sold hours of sunshine and daily temperature potatoes at 1.5 yuan per kilogram to the than 32 000 hectares. “We purchased the potatoes that local swings can result in high-quality prod- enterprise. Liu, 53, who founded the Kaida Hengye farmers planted in a relatively high ucts. In such conditions, potatoes thrive. “With the order from the company in Agricultural Technology Co, a high-tech protected price, to ensure that local Hu Guozhu, a 48-year-old farmer in hand, I’ve been assured that there will be enterprise headquartered in Beijing in farmers and impoverished households Wang’ai village, once found it difficult to a bumper year ahead,” he said. 2000, has seen his bounty springing from gain continuously increasing revenues discuss potatoes without complaining. In less than a year, the company had the unlikeliest of settings. In Ulaanqab, every year,” said Liu. “We did our best to “The price of potatoes was like a roller established cooperation with more than he, with his team, helped 137 households make local farmers realise that coaster. Even if it was a bumper year and 80 local farming cooperatives, and the escape poverty and employed more than agriculture can be enjoyable and we got a plentiful harvest, we weren’t able potato-planting area had covered more 100 local villagers. profitable.” 8 • Tuesday April 6, 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 Jordan’s Prince Hamzah vows Looking to defy ‘house arrest’ orders THE former crown prince Prince Hamzah, confirmed obey when they say you the US and UK, have all of Jordan has said he will he had offered to fly the can’t go out, you can’t voiced support for the king. defy government orders to prince’s wife and family to tweet, you can’t In many a sitting room forward to stop communicating with Europe to stay at his communicate with people and in open spaces of the outside world and house. [and] you’re only allowed Jordan, there has long remain indoors. More people in more to see your family.” been chatter about Prince Hamzah bin places trust BBC News “I think it’s a bit tensions within the royal travel Hussein, 41, said he had than any other news unacceptable,” he added. family and hushed been placed under house source. The public rift between conversations about arrest on Saturday in He issued a statement Prince Hamzah and King alleged corruption and FOR the luckiest of us, it has been almost a year videos given to the BBC. after Jordanian Deputy Abdullah is misrule. But there has also since we have been able to comfortably travel for He was accused of Prime Minister Ayman al- unprecedented. Tensions been relief that Jordan leisure. Some have been unable to travel for plotting with “foreign Safadi said such an offer within the royal remained a relative rock of several years or might never have left the island entities” to destabilise the had been made by a man household, however, have stability in a terribly and made big plans to venture overseas in 2020 kingdom. with links to an unnamed reportedly been present for rickety region. which were ruined by the onset of the Covid-19 The former heir to the foreign security service. some time. In the past, King pandemic. Travelling became a huge health risk throne denies conspiracy, Shaposhnik has Jordan is a Abdullah has dealt with as it was unclear how far the virus could spread but he has accused reportedly denied ever constitutional monarchy, discontent by changing in an enclosed airplane with recycled air.Airlines Jordan’s leaders of being a member of Israel’s but the royals play a major government ministers. have since then made every effort to limit the corruption and intelligence agency. role in public life and King However, in what is now spread of the virus during travel by requiring incompetence. On Sunday, Jordan’s Abdullah has extensive one of his greatest masks to be worn while on board, limiting food Prince Hamzah was first opposition released a powers. He can appoint challenges, he cannot and beverage services, and providing enhanced in line to succeed his half- recording in which a governments, approve change his family. cleaning for airplanes while using the highest brother, King Abdullah, as defiant Prince Hamzah legislation and dissolve Jordanians are quality air filters in their vents. Jordan’s head of state until said he would not obey parliament. expressing shock to see a Travelling also requires Covid-19 testing and 2004, when he was orders from the The country is also a key long-standing fault line lengthy quarantine periods. The pandemic has removed as crown prince. authorities. Western ally, and reports crack wide open.And it has totally shut down the cruise industry with huge King Abdullah designated “I don’t want to make of Prince Hamzah’s clearly rattled neighbours cruise companies like Carnival Cruises and Royal his son as heir instead. moves and escalate now,” detention raised fears that and allies, including other Caribbean having to quickly halt cruises when In another development, he said in the audio the wider region could be Arab monarchies who have positive cases began to appear in staff and Israeli businessman Roy recording posted on destabilised. However, rushed to back the King, passengers. Although the Cruise tourism Shaposhnik, who says he Twitter. regional powers and and his Kingdom’s industry tried its best to continue functions and is a personal friend of “But I’m not going to Western allies, including stability. create safe cruises with mandatory quarantine periods and social distancing, they were unable to perfect a formula for this and most companies have had to cancel cruises until at least May of Turkey detains admirals who this year. This created eerie scenes of massive, empty cruise liners floating in groups with no bikini-clad tourists in sight. For some cruise lovers, it was a sad experience. Here in Barbados criticised giant Istanbul canal many such ships stayed in our waters for weeks at a time and could be admired from Trevor’s TURKEY has detained ten botched coup attempt and set limits for heading the Islamist- Way in the City. Those ships at least still were retired admirals after they against President commercial and naval rooted AK Party, has home to crew members and would move around openly criticised a huge Erdogan. shipping there. curbed the military’s from time to time giving people on the shore a Istanbul canal project “Stay where you are... They wrote that “any power and appealed to show. championed by President This nation showed how kind of discourse and conservative Recep Tayyip Erdogan. they defeated putschists to activity” that could open traditionalists. Impact of burnout Those held were among everyone on 15 July [2016]. the convention up for In 2011 Mr. Erdogan Travelling is one of few activities that can lessen 104 retired admirals who Know your place!” discussion should be said “we are rolling up our the impact of burnout and it is clear that burnout signed an open letter presidential spokesman avoided, adding that it sleeves for Canal Istanbul, is being experienced by many at this time. warning against Fahrettin Altun tweeted “best protects Turkish one of the greatest projects Teachers specifically have been crying out for a withdrawal from an angrily, responding to the interests”. of the centuries, that will break from the heavy workload of preparing for international treaty retired admirals’ letter. The ten detained include outshine the Panama and classes, planning assessments, and being online governing use of the Some Turkish opposition Cem Gurdeniz, often Suez canals”. for hours each day,interacting with students who strategic Bosphorus Strait. politicians accused the described as the father of a He said the waterway may be just as exhausted and even more so; The strait, crowded with government of “coup controversial new would have a depth of disinterested. Other workers who are lucky shipping, is the only paranoia”. maritime doctrine known about 25m (82ft) and enough to still have jobs are constantly working, waterway linking the Last month the as “Blue Homeland”. It would allow the daily even working longer hours if working remotely. Black Sea to the government approved claims Turkish maritime passage of up to 160 The Mayo Clinic defines burnout as a form of Mediterranean. plans for Canal Istanbul, rights in the Eastern vessels. work-related stress, a state of physical or The planned canal is an which is to be about 45km Mediterranean, including Critics have questioned emotional exhaustion that also involves a sense alternative. (31 miles) long, running waters around some Greek the canal’s projected cost of reduced accomplishment and loss of personal The ten admirals have north to south through islands. Tensions have of more than $10bn (£7bn), identity. Quick leisure trips allow for an been charged with Istanbul, just west of the escalated in the past year, however. Some argue that opportunity to detach from the job and finally “agreeing to commit a Bosphorus. as Turkey is prospecting Turkey’s struggling unwind allowing for a refreshing change of crime against the security The retired admirals for oil and gas in the area. economy can ill afford it, scenery and a break from a monotonous of the state and the raised fears that it could In the secular Turkish that Istanbul needs better routine. constitutional order”. undermine the 1936 republic created by earthquake protection, and Now that the world has changed in a way that That puts them in a Montreux Convention, Mustafa Kemal Ataturk that the project will create limits travel opportunities persons must find similar category to the which granted Turkey the military were seen as more pollution in the other ways to eliminate work burnout so that many military figures control over the Bosphorus guardians of the secular crowded city of more than they can be the best version of themselves. prosecuted for the 2016 Strait within its borders, order. However, Erdogan, 15 million. It is hoped that there is some light at the end of the tunnel for a return to normal activity now Telephone: 467-2000 News Fax: 434-1000 News Editor: Dorian Bryan Executive Editor: Allison Downes that vaccines are becoming available all over the E-mail Address: [email protected] Business Editor: Jewel Brathwaite General Manager: Sandra Clarke Assistant Managing Director: Sean Eteen Website: www.barbadosadvocate.com Sports Editor: Corey Greaves world. When it is becomes possible, start saving Publisher: Sir Anthony Bryan up for your trip, it is sure to be worth the sacrifice. @The Barbados Advocate @barbadosadvocate The Barbados Advocate Tuesday April 6, 2021 • 9

Lythcott outlines positive impact of Digital IDs DIRECTOR of held by the Department discussion with Lythcott in online access to gov- added digital security that situations occur Northpoint Consul- of Government, Sociology, as the guest speaker. ernment services. This features. where one person carries ting, Antonio Lythcott, Social Work and The director explained has caused governments Lythcott outlined that different identities, which recently shared what Psychology, Faculty of that governments around to seek to provide these a digital identity is a vary depending on what he believed Digital Social Sciences at The the world, due to the im- services for people to ac- means for people to prove capacity he requires iden- IDs meant for the University of the West pact of the current pan- cess securely. Lythcott electronically that they tification. Lythcott said Caribbean and how Indies, Cave Hill demic, had been making stated that one of the are who they say they are that one person may be the implementation of Campus. Specifically, the strides in the direction of most important areas and thus gain access to an administrator in a the cards would im- M.Sc. eGovernance for mass digital transforma- regarding the establish- services. The identity business, but a CEO in pact those who de- Developing States tion and move for digital ment of Digital IDs was allows an entity, citizen, another or but also a par- cided to use them. Programme, with co-ordi- identification was noth- trust. He outlined the key business or administra- ent of a certain child and Lythcott was speaking nator Dr. Kristina Hinds, ing new with current benefits as significant tion to be distinguished a diabetic. The significant during a virtual session hosted the informative passports having individ- economic growth and sav- from any other. With the benefit of Digital IDs is ual digital information ings for a trusted online allowance of being able that they would hold including travel history. environment. to be clearly identified, all of this information, “Governments around “Engaging with citizens Digital IDs would allow thereby reliably identify- US and Canada the world, like private to provide secure access people to be empowered ing persons for example, sector enterprises, are online is at the forefront through digital participa- a bank loan application, partner for virtual leveraging technology to of government operations tion and provide stronger a tender for a company, redefine the way they today. There is a need to security and authentica- representing a child or in work for greater internal have confidence in the tion. the case of an emergency exchange on ‘Gender efficiencies and to inter- identity of individuals. “Present-day verifica- where health statuses act between agencies and The government needs tion often represents a need to be quickly ascer- manage their internal to create strong digital time-consuming labori- tained. Economic Disparity in operations, but also to identities for their citi- ous process often requir- The fear of information deliver more efficient zens.” ing paper documentation, being accessed by hack- the Eastern Caribbean’ services,” said Lythcott. He added that the iden- passport, proof of ad- ers was also brought up This transformation tity documents of citizens dress, driver’s license during the session in the ON March 30, the equalities in the labour would aid governments in were not only used for on- must be produced along form of identity theft and Embassy of the United market, the impact of going green and promot- line services, but also are with a mirage of certifica- Lythcott assured partici- States and the High COVID-19, and the path ing effective natural re- used for identifying citi- tions guaranteeing cre- pants that there were Commission of Canada forward to create more source management. It zens in-person for access- dentials. Often, face-to- cyber security measures jointly hosted a virtual gender-inclusive econo- was also noted that the ing services in countries face meetings are needed in place for online serv- dialogue on the “Gender mies. public, due to the emer- including strong passport and could take days or ices and it was also stated Economic Disparity in Following a lively Q&A gence of mobile applica- identity for travel. These even weeks to validate that any online breaches the Eastern Caribbean”. session, Canadian High tions, social media and documents were subject documents,” said of data regarding specific The event, streamed on Commissioner-Designate, cloud computing, were be- to forgery, but were now Lythcott. persons, those people Facebook Live, featured a H.E. Lilian Chatterjee, coming more interested being bolstered with He further explained would be notified. (AS) moderated discussion on stressed that in spite of the ways in which the pri- the challenges posed by vate and public sectors COVID-19, stakeholders can incorporate more have a unique opportunity Yellen pledges US international gender-inclusive policies to chart a more inclusive as the region builds back path forward for all from COVID-19.The panel members of society. High co-operation, calls for global minimum tax discussion featured lead- Commissioner Chatterjee US Treasury Secretary countries and push coun- ing regional gender ex- further commented, Janet Yellen said on tries to do more to support perts from UN Women, the “Advancing gender equal- Monday that she is work- a strong global recovery Institute of Gender and ity and the empowerment ing with G20 countries to from the coronavirus Development Studies – of women and girls is a top agree on a global corpo- pandemic. Nita Barrow Unit at priority for Canada, and at rate minimum tax rate “We will fare better if we The University of the West the heart of our govern- and pledged that restor- work together and sup- Indies (The UWI) Cave ment’s Feminist Foreign ing US multilateral lead- port each other,” Yellen Hill Campus, and the Policy. It is through contin- ership would strengthen said. Organisation of Eastern uous dialogue and direct the global economy and Her more co-operative Caribbean States (OECS). engagement with partners advance US interests. approach marks a sharp US Ambassador Linda that we can achieve a more In a speech ahead of contrast to the “America S. Taglialatela opened the gender-inclusive society.” her first International First” approach of her Tuesday morning event, The event concluded the Monetary Fund and World Trump administration which underscored the US Embassy’s month-long Bank Spring Meetings as predecessor, Steven US and Canada’s shared campaign in honour of Treasury Secretary,Yellen Mnuchin. She has backed commitment to advancing Women’s History Month, signalled stronger US en- a $650 billion increase in gender equality in the which the United States gagement on issues from IMF monetary reserves Eastern Caribbean. In her observes annually each climate change to human that Mnuchin opposed remarks, Ambassador March. As like-minded al- rights to tax base erosion. last year, and said she will Taglialatela remarked, lies and regional partners, A global minimum tax work with international “Where there is inequality, Canada and the United proposed by the Biden ad- institutions and partners there is great oppor- States share a commit- ministration could help to on carbon emissions re- tunity. As we rebuild our ment to gender equality end a “30-year race to the duction targets. economies, we can better domestically and interna- bottom on corporate tax Mnuchin had routinely invest in women; we can tionally. The Canadian rates,” Yellen told an on- opposed any climate strengthen programs that High Commission and the line event hosted by the change references in G20 promote women’s eco- US Embassy last part- Chicago Council on Global and other communiqués nomic independence.” The nered on an initiative Affairs. US Treasury Secretary, Janet Yellen. issued from large multi- panellists, including Tonni focused on the empower- The global minimum lateral gatherings. Brodber (Multi-Country ment of women and girls tax is a key pillar of Without a global mini- economies. Yellen also has dropped Office Representative,UN in March 2017, hosting President Joe Biden’s mum, the United States a key Mnuchin demand Women), Dr.Daniele Bobb a networking lunch $2 trillion infrastructure would again have higher New attitude from international tax (Lecturer, The UWI Cave for Canada’s High spending plan, which calls rates than a number of Yellen also said she would negotiations – a provision Hill Campus), and Dr. Commissioners for the for an increase in the US other major economies, use the IMF and World that would allow large US Carlene Radix (Head Day with female corporate tax rate to 28% tax experts say, while the Bank meetings this week technology companies opt of Human and Social Barbadian leaders at while eliminating some US proposal could help to advance discussions on out of any new rules on Division, OECS), ad- the residence of the US deductions associated jump-start negotiations climate change, improve taxation of digital serv- dressed the existing in- Deputy Chief of Mission. with overseas profits. for a tax deal among major vaccine access for poor ices. 10 • Tuesday April 6, 2021 The Barbados Advocate

Two new vaccines on the way to Britain The workhorses first doses are expected to TWO very different jabs arrive in the next few have been responsible for weeks. inoculating Britain’s The other jab due to ar- strikingly high number of rive in the UK in the near vaccine recipients – with future is being made by more than half of the the US firm Novavax and country’s adult popula- uses genetically engi- tion having now received neered cells, extracted a first dose and several from moths, to make million people having re- pieces of coronavirus pro- ceived second doses. tein that will stimulate The Pfizer/BioNTech anti-Covid responses vaccine uses pieces of the when injected into people. Covid virus’s genetic code The company says it ex- which, after injection, pects to be given approval enter cells and instructs in the US and UK next them to start making month and will manufac- pieces of virus protein, ture its vaccines in 20 which stimulate a per- locations on 4 continents. son’s immune system. The Oxford/AstraZeneca On the horizon vaccine uses a chimp cold Two further vaccines are virus (genetically engi- likely to appear in the UK neered so it cannot trig- later this year. The first is ger infection in people) the Janssen/Johnson & which has been re-modi- Johnson vaccine, which, The breakthrough treatment is described as ‘fantastic news’. fied to carry viral genes like the Oxford/Astra- into cells so they make Zeneca version, uses a pieces of Covid-19 viruses weakened common cold – and stimulate immune virus to deliver instruc- systems. tions for making the New breast cancer jab A type of rare blood clot Covid-19 surface spike has been reported in protein to our cells. some recipients, with the Expressed on their sur- UK Medicines and faces, the protein triggers Healthcare products an immune cuts treatment time Regulatory Agency response. Importantly, it (MHRA) announcing last is hoped that only a single A NEW breast cancer kinder” treatment The treatment takes as Newton-le-Willows in St week it had received 30 jab of the Janssen vaccine jab that will take just method. little as five minutes to Helens, was one of the such reports out of the will be needed to provide five minutes to admin- “Reducing the time prepare and administer, first patients to receive 18.1m recipients of the protection against Covid- ister will not only cut patients need to spend in compared with two infu- the new treatment, hav- vaccine: roughly one case 19. The UK has ordered down on hospital staff hospital, this more sions that can take up to ing been diagnosed with for every 600,000 recipi- 30m doses, though it has time – but also reduce efficient treatment two-and-a-half hours, breast cancer in 2014, ents. yet to be approved by the the COVID infection method also promises to NHS England said. and described it as a MRA. risk for patients. free up precious time for The news comes after “life-changer”. The cavalry is coming… The second vaccine The treatment, called healthcare professionals Breast Cancer Now She said, “It feels As existing supplies are likely to be ready for use Phesgo, is being rolled when the NHS is warned that nearly absolutely amazing... and used to provide those hav- in the UK by the end of out across England by the already under unprece- 11,000 people in the UK it really could not have ing had their first jabs the year is expected to be NHS and will be offered dented strain due could be living with undi- come at a better time as with their secondary manufactured by France- to breast cancer patients to COVID-19,” added agnosed breast cancer lockdown lifts and I can boosters, two further vac- based Valneva at its new undergoing chemother- Baroness Morgan. due to the coronavirus stop shielding. cines are expected to be manufacturing facility in apy. More than 3,600 new pandemic. “I’m currently on a rolled out to help the West Lothian, Scotland. It will be available to patients each year will The charity said fewer combination of medica- British government meet The vaccine contains in- people with HER2-posi- benefit from the treat- referrals and less access tions which take about an its goal of having every activated Covid-19 parti- tive breast cancer, which ment, NHS England said. to treatment, coupled hour-and-a-half to two adult in the country vac- cles that stimulate the accounts for 15% of Phesgo is a fixed-dose with a pause to breast hours to administer all cinated by summer. The body’s immune system all such cancers. combination of the screening programmes, together, and I have to go first of these is the into manufacturing anti- Baroness Delyth drugs pertuzumab with meant 10,700 fewer peo- into hospital to have Moderna vaccine, which bodies that swarm round Morgan, chief executive trastuzumab – both of ple were diagnosed with them every three weeks. has already been used invading viruses and of the charity Breast which would have previ- breast cancer between “Having a five-minute widely in the US and block their actions. The Cancer Now, described ously been given as sepa- March and December treatment means I’ll have which is based on a tech- vaccine is still undergoing the NHS approval of rate intravenous infu- 2020 than it would have more time to get out on nology that is very simi- clinical trials. However, if Phesgo as “fantastic sions. expected. walks, for my gardening, lar to the one behind the approved, it is likely be news”. It is used to treat all knitting and to help my Pfizer/BioNTech vaccine. rolled out around the She said thousands of stages of HER2-positive ‘When it comes to can- daughter practise her Britain has agreed to buy country by the end of the women would benefit breast cancer in combina- cer, time matters’ cricket skills. 17m doses of the year. The UK has from a “quicker and tion with chemotherapy. Paula Lamb, from “It’s a real life-changer.” Moderna vaccine, and the ordered 100m doses. The Barbados Advocate Tuesday April 6, 2021 • 11

More research necessary Multi-disciplinary

By Cara L. Jean-Baptiste advocacy on the issues re- population.” family member, regional team approach vital lated to endometriosis as Mandeville went on sister or brother. ENDOMETRIOSIS is a do provide an aspect of WHILE raising well as increase engage- to note that more work “And while we are edu- chronic condition and a social and emotional awareness about ment with major stake- has to be done in the com- cating and advocating, multi-disciplinary ap- support, but we can also Endometriosis is key, holders and policymakers munity as more people this is great, but we also proach is essential in op- collaborate with medical more research and in- to discuss what changes needed to recognise that have to move to action timising patient manage- and healthcare profes- formation on the dis- and interventions could endometriosis was a and use the resources ment. sionals and researchers ease is paramount. be considered for these complex, multi-factorial available to identify and Speaking during the and policymakers and Speaking during the improved outcomes. condition and it was not help persons improve “Endometriosis in the this is important as it in- “Endometriosis in the “We also encourage and just a “bad period”. their health-related qual- Caribbean: Our creases awareness and Caribbean: Our invite more research. She believed that a ity of life,” she said. Experiences & identifies gaps in knowl- Experiences & Because more research major disservice was done “And as multi-faceted Examining the Current edge as well as research, Examining the Current really does need to be in teaching this to young as these conditions are, Needs of the Region” we- which can then be ap- Needs of the Region” we- done on these conditions girls. the treatment approach binar, Julia Mandeville, plied.” binar, Julia Mandeville, and their impact in the Furthermore, should be as well.We need Public Health and Mandeville stated that Public Health and region,” she said. Mandeville stated that to work together and con- Advocacy Manager at the this particular model had Advocacy Manager at the “Too often, the informa- now was the time to end sider that approach for Barbados Association been integrated in the Barbados Association of tion that we do use is not the dismissiveness to- our patients and commu- of Endometriosis and NHS in the UK and is Endometriosis and PCOS, culturally specific and wards women suffering nity.And while this model PCOS, stated that these something that has been stated that there was a we do know that change from endometriosis and is for endometriosis, many multi-disciplinary teams integrated and applied in need to include commu- needs to happen.We need move towards more un- of these models can be ensured that a full range certain centres because nity education on en- to have information that derstanding, in order to adapted to other chronic of options were consid- it is evidence-based and dometriosis, increase is more applicable to our better support a friend, conditions.” ered early, so that pa- considered best practice tients were able to receive and had shown to have appropriate and timely better patient outcomes. treatment. Additionally she noted Bartlett opposes CDC suggestion for fully “Typically this would that for best outcomes, be led by expert gynaecol- diagnosis, treatment vaccinated US residents to travel without testing ogists and they work with and management of en- different specialists, neu- dometriosis, there needed KINGSTON, Jamaica – rologists, pain specialists, to be a multi-disciplinary Tourism Minister cardio-thoracic doctors. and multi-faceted, holis- Edmund Bartlett has de- Typically for complex tic approach. scribed as a double-edged cases, you would have the She explained that this sword, the recent sugges- gynaecologist along with holistic approach focused tion by the US Centers the colorectal surgeon. on all facets of well-being for Disease Control But in general, a multi- and it considered the per- (CDC) that, unless re- disciplinary approach son’s emotional, mental quired by destinations, can be applied to most and spiritual state as well fully vaccinated individ- cases as it pertains to en- as social and financial uals do not need to be dometriosis, because they needs. tested for COVID-19 be- all play an important role Mandeville outlined fore leaving the United in providing adequate that the primary goal of States or self-quarantine treatment as well as in- this care model was to im- after they return. creasing the likelihood in prove health outcomes On one hand, the providing consistent evi- and this would be accom- tourism minister noted dence-based and cost- plished through partner- that with the US being effective care,” she said. ships between the patient Jamaica’s largest market, “So as we have been and the care team, as well it would augur well for doing, patient support as the family and commu- the destination. groups and organisations nities. (CLJB) “So, what it means is that the US is going to lead the world in terms of the vaccinated population UN COVAX program ramps in short order and that Jamaica’s Tourism Minister, Edmund Bartlett. sounds good for us as up, but inequity persists a Jamaica where our itself has indicated to be the tiers that would be now to accept a vaccina- biggest market is the the standard for global free for travel as far as tion passport as being the UNITED NATIONS – cent of the COVID vac- US. But we have to also normalcy.This is going to these big countries are global standard by which The United Nations cine supply was reserved respond in terms of our call for some strong level concerned”. travel is facilitated”. says the UN-backed by a handful of wealthy vaccination,” Bartlett of diplomacy because al- The latest advisory He, however, encour- programme to provide countries”, adding that argued. though we are not mak- states that: “Travellers aged the continuation of COVID-19 vaccines to the “some developing coun- He is, however, averse ing a point that this is should avoid all travel testing “because we feel world’s most vulnerable tries may not receive the to the CDC going ahead going to happen, we are to Jamaica. Because of testing represents the people has delivered more vaccine until 2024”. with the suggestion until going to urge that it does- the current situation in surest way of determin- than 36 million doses to Dujarric again urged there is equity in the dis- n’t happen. After all, if Jamaica even fully vacci- ing what the immediate 86 poor and developing greater financial support tribution of the vaccines it happens, it could put nated travellers may be status of the visitor is by countries to date. to the COVAX facility, among developed and de- a lot of very dependent at risk for getting and way of the virus”. UN spokesman which is part of the World veloping nations, adding tourism destinations at spreading COVID-19 “So we think that keep- Stephane Dujarric said on Health Organisation’s that currently,the US has risk,” Bartlett said. variants and should avoid ing the 72-hour testing Monday that COVAX ex- ACT-Accelerator pro- secured a quarter of the Meanwhile, the recent all travel to Jamaica. outcome is something pects to allocate 201 mil- gram. 608 million doses of vac- raising of Jamaica’s risk “If you must travel to that the world should em- lion doses by the end of The ACT-Accelerator cine that have already assessment to the ‘Level Jamaica, get fully vacci- brace and I think that May. Still, he stressed said last week that de- been distributed globally. Four: COVID-19 Very nated before travel. All that along with the vacci- that “the issue of vaccine spite donor contributions “We urge that those High’ category by the travellers should wear nation, would be a good inequity and unequal dis- amounting to US$11 bil- considerations be kept off CDC, warning Americans a mask, stay 6 (six) feet measure to help to influ- tribution of the vaccine lion, it needs an addi- the table for now until to avoid all travel to the from others, avoid ence changes in some remains clear for all to see tional US$22.1 billion in better vaccination levels country, was a realisation crowds, and wash their of the protocol arrange- and remains troubling”. 2021 to fund the delivery are obtained... that is to of Bartlett’s worst fears hands.” ments that we have in UN Deputy Secretary- of over two billion doses of say we are closer to the “because we do not have Bartlett argued that it Jamaica as well as the General Amina vaccines, 900 million tests normalcy of the 75 to 80 the level of vaccination will also “be a hard call rest of the region,” cited Mohammed said on and up to 100 million new per cent that the CDC that would make us into for the global community the tourism minister. March 26 that “60 per treatment courses. 12 • Tuesday April 6, 2021 The Barbados Advocate

Change the narrative ONE British social the trade – all levels and colonialism. She critic and media profes- of society, economy, and added this is affected by sional believes it is time infrastructure. individual and structural to change the narrative forms of racism. Hirsch as she outlined the The death of George stated that the era of wait- colonial exploitation Floyd was a trigger ing for British institutions and systematic ideol- Hirsch said the murder of to do the right thing has ogy of white supremacy African American George passed. that underpinned Floyd changed the at- “This is the era of black Britain’s existence. mosphere as it triggered activism, self-education, The remarks were people’s consciousness organisation, and change,” made by Afua Hirsch, into challenging the real- said Hirsch. Wallis Annenberg Chair ity that we have been con- March 25 marked the in Journalism and ditioned to accept – that annual observance of the Communication at USC violence against black peo- International Day of Annenberg, during a ple is a normal part of life. Remembrance of the Vice-Chancellor’s Forum The USC chair also Victims of Slavery and the themed “Royalty, Racism, mentioned the story of Transatlantic Slave Trade. Republicanism & Duchess of Sussex, The UWI event honoured Reparation: Preparing for Meghan Markle, and the the hundreds of thousands the 60th Anniversary of Duke of Sussex, Prince who suffered and died at Afua Hirsch, Wallis Annenberg Chair in Journalism and Communication at USC Nationhood in the CARI- Harry, which has exposed the hands of the brutal Annenberg, argued that the time has come to change the narrative created by COM Region” recently. the reality of racism at the slavery system and con- Britain which created colonial exploitation and systemic racism, during the She noted that Britain core of British establish- textualised the observance Vice-Chancellor’s Forum themed ‘Royalty, Racism, Republicanism & Reparation: continues to perpetuate ment to the public. She in the current context Preparing for the 60th Anniversary of Nationhood in the CARICOM Region’ re- the idea that it is the na- stressed that today, the of the global movement cently. tion of the abolition of the British Royal family still for reparatory justice. Transatlantic Slave Trade inherits wealth built from The Office of the Vice- Reparation Research at rather than the one that the colonial criminal en- Chancellor, in collabora- The UWI, hosted the built itself on the back of terprise of enslavement tion with the Centre for event. Sir Hilary: Strong Transatlantic Slave Trade destroyed the African family connection between THE Europeans who participated in the British Royal Transatlantic Slave Trade not only stripped Africans of their persona family and slavery and caused the decultur- ation of Black people, SIR HILARY BECKLES tates in Barbados, but also started the de- has argued that there is Jamaica, and Tobago, had struction of the African archival photographic ev- married into the Royal family. idence that establishes a family. Special Advisor to link between the Royal He explained that the the Prime Minister, family and the institution union of slave traders Chairman of the Task of slavery. and plantation owners Force for Reparations He presented these created a powerful mix and Special Envoy facts during the Vice- that has shaped the on Reparations and Chancellor’s Forum Atlantic world. Economic Enfranchise- themed “Royalty,Racism, Referring to the com- ment, Trevor Prescod, Republicanism & ments by his colleague made these comments Reparation: Preparing for and fellow panellist, Afua via YouTube recently. the 60th Anniversary of Hirsch, Sir Hilary agreed Prescod explained that Nationhood in the CARI- that the Royal family did men were separated from COM Region” recently. begin the large-scale in- women including moth- The Vice-Chancellor of corporation of a slave- ers, fathers, uncles, and The University of the trading corporation, brothers. He spoke about Special Advisor to the Prime Minister, Chairman of the Task Force for Reparations West Indies (The UWI) given the monopoly to the establishment of and Special Envoy on Reparations and Economic Enfranchisement, Trevor Prescod, illustrated this by speak- supply enslaved Africans colonies and the various spoke about the history of the Transatlantic Slave Trade and how enslaved Africans ing about a photograph to the Caribbean. incidents of rebellion by rebelled on the continent and in the Caribbean and Latin America. he found in Barbados’ He further expounded Africans, which occurred Archives with Her that the bonds and the on the African continent nent... and the fight is implementing a system ternational community Majesty Queen Elizabeth stock of that company and when they arrived in still continuing,” said with a comprehensive in celebration of the II. The royal was visiting were owned by the Royal the Caribbean. Prescod. structure that will allow International Day of a sugar plantation of family and their aristo- The Chairman of them to maximise the Remembrance of the her first cousin, (Earl) of cratic cousins. the Task Force for Barbados becoming a effectiveness of their Victims of Slavery and Harewood, in 1966. Sir “So the photo tells us Reparations also men- republic, seeking repa- efforts. the Transatlantic Slave Hilary emphasised that all we need to know of the tioned the consequence of rations On March 25, the Trade. this was the year of institutionalisation of the Haitian Revolution He pointed out that Division of Culture in the This international day Barbados’ Independence racism, racial hatred in from 1791 to 1804 and Barbados is trying to Prime Minister’s Office, is a United Nations in- and a banquet was held the Royal family, in the how it became a catalyst acquire the status of a and the National Library ternational observance which the Queen at- aristocratic families that for rebellion in Latin Republic and seeking Service, in collaboration designated in 2007. tended at The Belle es- surround them and the America and the Bussa justice through repar- with the Organisation of The day honours and tate. The property was British elite and all the Revolt in Barbados. ations. As the person American States (OAS), remembers those who owned by the Harewood major institutions,” said “The reality is that we delegated to this task, hosted statements suffered and died as family since 1782 with Sir Hilary. continue to fight for that Prescod said that work is from two prominent a consequence of the 282 enslaved persons. He stated Barbados is liberation, for that level not only being done at Barbadians on their per- Transatlantic Slave The distinguished aca- now poised to put an end of independence, for that the government level, but spectives of the day of re- Trade. The international demic noted that in 1922, to royal rule and signify level of social and demo- he is also collaborating membrance. Prescod was day also aims to raise the Harewood family, that the country is now cratic justice all the with top Caribbean intel- invited to participate in awareness about the who was the largest entering into the second years from the time we lectuals. Prescod also in- the event. dangers of racism and slave-owning family in stage of Caribbean devel- left the African conti- dicated that his team is Barbados joined the in- prejudice today. the Caribbean with es- opment. The Barbados Advocate Tuesday April 6, 2021 • 13

Paris police probe ‘secret luxury dinner parties’ FRENCH police have launched an hospitals under huge strain. a secret dinner party in a luxurious there was not one rule for the rich and investigation into alleged All schools and non-essential shops venue. The voice-over says the guests privileged and another for everyone else. clandestine fine dining and parties are shut and a night curfew is in place paid ¤220 per head, and some kissed If the video is proven to be accurate, he in Paris, revealed in an undercover from 19:00 to 06:00. each other cheek-to-cheek, ignoring all said, “these people must be prosecuted TV report. The M6 film showed an unnamed Covid distancing rules. and, I imagine, sentenced for having French Interior Minister Gérald private dining club in a “smart district” A woman is heard claiming that “this organised such parties”. Darmanin ordered the probe, saying of Paris, where guests were told they week I dined at two or three restaurants He said police were intervening daily such gatherings, breaching Covid could remove their masks. The secret – so-called clandestine restaurants – to break up “big barbecues” in working- lockdown rules, would be “totally venue, with window blinds down, was with some ministers”. class districts, “because people don’t unacceptable”. accessed via an apartment block. The video has gone viral, and triggered respect the lockdown”. A private TV channel, M6, tweeted the A waiter is heard telling the reporter the Twitter hashtag #OnVeutLesNoms, “Clearly, in the capital’s smartest undercover film, with the description – who is posing as a guest – that “the meaning “we want the names”. districts, the rules are the same for “caviar, champagne, top chefs’ menus people who come here don’t wear masks; The video points out the penalties for everyone. We don’t have two types of and no masks allowed”. once you enter here there’s no more lockdown offences in France – a year in citizen: those with a right to party and France is now in its third lockdown. Covid”. jail and ¤15 000 fine for putting those who don’t.” The new restrictions took effect According to the report, the haute someone’s life at risk and, for each guest, French Economy Minister Bruno Le nationally on Saturday and will continue cuisine on the menu starts at ¤160 (£136; potentially a ¤135 fine for violating the Maire also voiced concern about the for four weeks, with the aim of curbing $188) and can cost as much as ¤490 per curfew and another ¤135 for not wearing video, and insisted that “all ministers, a surge in Covid-19 cases. On Sunday the person. a mask. without exception, are respecting the number of Covid patients in intensive The video also shows separate When asked about the report, rules and no-one among them thinks care rose to 5 341, putting French undercover footage of what is apparently Darmanin said that in the current crisis they have some sort of special pass”. Covid rule-breaker ‘dies after exercise punishment’ A FILIPINO man who was found breaking quarantine rules has died after being made to do 300 squat-like exercises by police as punishment, his family said. Darren Manaog Penaredondo was allegedly stopped by officers while buying water after 1800 local time in Cavite province on Thursday. He collapsed the following day and later died. Cavite province, on the island of Luzon, is currently under strict lockdown to tackle the spread of Covid. Marlo Solero, police chief of General Trias City, said there is no physical punishment for those found violating Parts of the Philippines are under tight controls to stop the spread of Covid. curfew rules, only lectures from officers. He told local media that if officers were Penaredondo came home at 0600 on reportedly died not long after. police and local officials had confined found to have enforced the punishment, Friday morning in pain, his brother said. Ony Ferrer, Mayor of General Trias people to dog cages and others were it would not be tolerated. His live-in partner told local news outlet City, said he had ordered the chief of forced to sit in the midday sun. A relative of the victim,Adrian Lucena, Rappler that he struggled to move police to conduct a thorough During a television address on announced his death on Facebook. He throughout Friday. investigation. He described the alleged Thursday, President Rodrigo Duterte said Penaredondo and others found “That whole day, he struggled to walk, punishment as “torture”. warned citizens not to defy lockdown violating the curfew were told to do 100 he was just crawling. But I did not take Ferrer added that he had been in rules, saying: “I will not hesitate. My squat-like exercises in sync together. that seriously because he said it’s just a contact with Penaredondo’s family. orders are to the police and military, as If they failed to do them at the same simple body ache,” Reichelyn Balce said. Earlier this month Human Rights well as village officials, if there is any time, they would have to repeat the set, The following day he collapsed and Watch warned that rule-breakers in the trouble, or occasions where there’s he said.The group ended up doing 300 of stopped breathing. Ms Balce asked the Philippines were being abused. The violence and your lives are in danger, the exercises. neighbours to help revive him, but he rights group said there were cases where shoot them dead.”

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High: 12:38 a.m. and 11:34 p.m. London Temp: 04 Clear Yesterday: 0 mm Boston Temp: 14 Cloudy Low: 5:56 a.m. For the month: 0.3 mm Max: 29.9°C Montreal Temp: 14 Fair and 6:47 p.m. For the year: 217.8 mm Min: 25.3°C Toronto Temp: 13 Cloudy New York Temp: 20 Fair Miami Temp: 24 Partly Cloudy 5:51 a.m. 6:11 p.m. 14 • Tuesday April 6, 2021 The Barbados Advocate

Dubai police arrest group over nude balcony shoot A GROUP has been were pictured on the arrested in Dubai accused balcony in the Marina of public debauchery after district of Dubai. an outdoor nude The Ukrainian consulate photoshoot. says it will visit the women Video footage posted on Tuesday. online on Saturday shows Earlier reports in a group of naked women Russian media that eight having their photo taken Russian women were on a balcony. arrested have since been Eleven Ukrainian denied, but Ria news women are among those agency quoted officials as detained, the Ukrainian saying that a Russian who consulate told the BBC. A organised the shoot has Russian was also detained, been arrested. according to Russian He faces up to 18 months media. in prison, the agency says. Public debauchery Police in Dubai warned carries a sentence of up to that anyone publishing six months in prison and a pornographic material or 5 000 dirham fine (£981). any material that “may Many of the UAE’s laws prejudice public morals” At least 12 women were pictured posing nude on a balcony in Dubai’s marina. are based on Sharia law, faces imprisonment and a and people have been fine. statement said. There have been a few woman was sentenced to relationship came to light jailed in the past for public “Such unacceptable Any person who lives in high-profile cases of one year in prison for when the woman reported displays of affection and behaviours do not reflect or visits the UAE is subject tourists getting arrested having consensual sex him to the authorities for homosexual relationships. the values and ethics of to its laws: there are no while on holiday in Dubai. with a man she wasn’t sending her threatening Roughly a dozen women Emirati society,” a police exceptions for tourists. In 2017, a British married to. The messages. Ghanaian authorities investigate after 60 dead dolphins appear THE authorities in Ghana have also washed up, as it intend to sell their meat, agency as saying. got caught at low tide after ministry put the main are trying to find out what not yet clear what caused Ghanaian news site Investigations have Cyclone Guambe, a cause of death down to a has caused more than 60 their deaths. Graphic Online reports. taken place over the last preliminary investigation phenomenon known as dead dolphins to wash up Ghana’s Fisheries “Initial observation... year after similar mass by Mozambique’s barotrauma. on several beaches. Commission says samples showed no wound/lesions dolphin deaths along agriculture ministry This results from an Local fishermen say the have been taken for on their bodies... The other parts of the African suggests. abrupt change in pressure phenomenon is extremely laboratory analysis. colour of the sea and coast. Last year, 52 dead which can be caused by rare. Dozens of dolphins went temperature are normal,” In February 111 dolphins were found on various things including Officials are warning missing from Axim beach the executive director of dolphins were found dead the coast of the Indian military sonar, an against eating the in the west of the country. the Fisheries Commission, off the coast of Ocean island of Mauritius. underwater earthquake, dolphins and various It is suspected they were Michael Arthur-Dadzie, is Mozambique. An investigation by explosives or a volcanic other fish species that taken away by people who quoted by AFP news The dolphins may have Mauritius’s fisheries eruption. Mozambique town Palma ‘retaken’ from militant Islamists MOZAMBIQUE’S what was one of the suspended flights to military says it has biggest attacks by the evacuate civilians because regained full control of militants in northern of security concerns. the coastal town of Mozambique’s Cabo Army spokesman Palma, more than a Delgado province since Brigadier Chongo Vidigal week after it was they launched an said the gas plant was raided by militant insurgency in the region secure, and Palma was Islamists. in 2017. now “safe” . A “significant” number Communication with “The airfield area was of militants were killed in the town, which has a the only one we needed to the counter-offensive, an population of about 75 clear and we did that [on army spokesman said. 000, remains cut. Sunday]. It’s completely State radio reported The militants, known safe,” Brig Vidigal was Thousands of people have fled the coastal town following the outbreak of that residents who had locally as al-Shabab, have quoted by AFP news conflict. fled were starting to pledged allegiance to the agency as saying. return – some to homes Islamic State (IS) group. In the first footage from Although some Delgado, Valgy Tauabo, the bush,” Brig Vidigal that were looted. Their assault on Palma Palma in the aftermath of residents were reported to visited Palma on Sunday, said. Dozens of civilians were forced energy giant Total the attack, state television be returning, the streets and promised to help Thousands of others fled killed and at least 11 000 to suspend its multi- broadcast images of were mostly deserted. people rebuild their lives. by boat to Pemba, the displaced after the billion dollar natural gas soldiers putting black The town’s hospital, “We are now moving on capital of Cabo Delgado. militants invaded Palma project in Afungi, a short plastic sheets over the commercial banks and the to the next stage, one as Many people are on March 24. distance from the town. dead on the streets, state prosecutor’s office critical as retaking the questioning why it took A South African and Total withdrew its staff reports the BBC’s Jose were all destroyed, our town, whereby we will be around ten days for the British national were on Friday, while the Tembe from the capital reporter adds. welcoming the military to regain full among those killed in United Nations Maputo. The governor of Cabo communities who fled to control of Palma. The Barbados Advocate Tuesday April 6, 2021 • 15

Endangered North Atlantic right whales produce most calves since 2015 NORTH ATLANTIC right whales gave birth over the winter in greater numbers than scientists have seen since 2015, an encouraging sign for researchers who became alarmed three years ago when the critically endangered species produced no known offspring at all. Survey teams spotted 17 newborn calves swimming with their mothers between Florida and North Carolina from December through March. One calf died after being hit by a boat, a reminder of a death rate experts fear is outpacing births. The calf-count equals the combined total for the previous three years. In a dismal 2018, scientists saw no births for the first time in three decades. Still, researchers say greater numbers are A North Atlantic right whale mother and calf in waters near Cumberland Island, Georgia, in March. needed. The population of the endan- gered marine giants is estimated to is 39, confirmed in 2009. Scientists mented in the same period with serious after a report was issued on December have fallen to about 360. suspect a calving slump may have injuries, researchers fear the real death 31, said agency spokeswoman Allison “What we are seeing is what we hope been caused by a shortage of toll could be at least 49. Thirty nine Garrett. She said final rules should be will be the beginning of an upward zooplankton in the Gulf of Maine and births have been recorded since 2017. published this summer. climb in calving that’s going to continue the Bay of Fundy.They say the increase “If we reduced or eliminated the Garrett said the fisheries service is for the next few years,” said Clay in births could be a result of whales human-caused death rate, their birth also considering adjustments to federal George, who oversees right whale sur- being healthier after shifting to rate would be fine,” Hamilton said. rules that since 2008 have imposed veys for the Georgia state government. waters with more abundant food “The onus should not be on them to speed limits on larger vessels in certain “They need to be producing about two sources. reproduce at a rate that can sustain Atlantic waters during periods when dozen calves per year for the popula- “It’s a somewhat hopeful sign that the rate at which we kill them. The right whales are frequently seen. A tion to stabilise and continue to grow.” they are starting to adjust to this new onus should be in us to stop killing.” report in January found mariners’ Right whales migrate each winter to regime where females are in good The US federal government is compliance with the speed rules had waters off the south-eastern US. enough condition to give birth,” said expected to finalise new rules aimed at improved but still lagged below 25% Spotters fly over the coastline during Philip Hamilton, a researcher at the decreasing the number of right whales for large commercial vessels at four calving season, scanning the water for New England Aquarium in Boston. tangled up in fishing gear used to catch ports in the south-east. mothers with newborns. Regardless, conservationists worry lobster and crabs. Proposals to reduce “We’ve long known from the survival Flights over Georgia and Florida that right whales are dying, largely vertical fishing lines and modify sea- estimates that more right whales are ended on Wednesday, the last day of from manmade causes, at a faster rate sonal restricted areas have met with dying than those we see,” said George, March, typically the season’s end. than they can reproduce. Since 2017, heated debate. Fishermen say the rules the whale survey coordinator for Spotters will monitor waters off the scientists have confirmed 34 right could put them out of businesses. Georgia. “They need to be producing Carolinas through 15 April, hoping to whale deaths in US and Canadian Conservation groups insist they aren’t a lot more calves. But the big issue is pick up overlooked newborns as the waters, with the leading causes being strict enough. we’ve got to significantly reduce the whales head north. entanglement in fishing gear and The National Marine Fisheries number than are being entangled This season’s calf count matches collisions with boats and ships. Service received more than 170 000 in fishing ropes and struck by 17 births recorded in 2015. The record Considering whales were docu- public comments on the proposed rules boats.”

Brazil seeks $1bn in foreign aid to curb Amazon deforestation by 30-40% SAO PAULO – Brazil’s environment were available to be used in that way handle the problem with little success. The military would remain in charge, minister wants $1 billion in foreign aid (to fight deforestation), we can commit A third of the money would be used to Salles said, because it is cheaper to pay from countries including the United to a reduction of between 30% and 40% fund actions to combat deforestation di- their daily rates than to hire full-time States to help reduce deforestation in in 12 months.” rectly, Salles said, while the remaining staffers at the environmental agency the Amazon between 30% and 40%, ac- Brazil has been widely criticised for two thirds would be used for economic Ibama. The agency has suffered budget cording to an interview published on its failure to curb defsorestation in the development, to give people who have cuts under Bolsonaro. Saturday in newspaper O Estado de Amazon, the world’s largest rainforest. benefited from the rainforest alterna- “If we don’t get the money, we will do Sao Paulo. Far-right President Jair Bolsonaro has tive opportunities. the best we can with our resources, but “The plan is $1 billion over 12 said he prefers to exploit the economic He added that he had asked the US I cannot commit to a specific percentage months,” the minister, Ricardo Salles, resources of the rainforest rather than for money and had also asked Norway of (deforestation) reduction,” Salles told the newspaper. “If those resources protect it, and has sent troops to try to “if they wanted to collaborate.” said. 16 • Tuesday April 6, 2021 The Barbados Advocate

Taylor Swift unveils full track list for new album Swifties, rejoice: along with the new Taylor Swift has fi- album cover. nally confirmed which Weeks later, on March songs, old and new, 25, she released another will be on her song off the new album, new album, “Fearless “You All Over Me (From (Taylor’s Version),” The Vault),” announcing which will be released Marin Morris would be April 9. singing background Swift has been drop- vocals. ping cryptic messages to “One thing I’ve been her fans, something she’s loving about these From been known to do ahead The Vault songs is that of album releases. they’ve never been On Friday, she tweeted heard, so I can experi- the ultimate teaser: A ment, play, and even video of an animation of include some of my fa- a vault, with scrambled vorite artists,” Swift words flashing on the tweeted at the time. screen-- clues to what “I’m really honored would be on her new that @KeithUrban is a album. Taylor Swift has unveiled the tracklisting for her part of this project, duet- In the background, a forthcoming ‘Fearless (Taylor’s Version)’ LP, which ting on That’s When and song played in reverse, includes two tracks with Keith Urban. singing harmonies on We adding to the mystery. Were Happy,” Swift “The vault door is cracked the codes and superstar, who just be- tweeted Saturday.“I about to be unhinged as guessed all the “From came the first woman to was his opening act dur- you’ll think I am after The Vault” titles. win three Grammys for ing the Fearless album you watch this video,” She also confirmed Best Album, announced era and his music has Swift tweeted. Urban will be on the new that the new album was inspired me endlessly.” Sharp fans rose to the album, along with re- finished, and she tanta- In a separate tweet, challenge, decoding the recorded versions of the lised fans by releasing Swift added, “I’m count- messages within minutes songs first released on one of its songs, “Love ing down the minutes til and figuring out that her 2008 album, Story (Taylor’s Version).” we can all jump into this at least one song “Fearless.” “It has 26 songs includ- brave world together, would feature Keith The full list came after ing six never before re- filled with equal parts Urban. an agonising, weeks-long leased songs from the nostalgia and brand At last, Swift an- wait for fans. vault,” Swift posted on newness. Head first, Bridge nounced that fans had On February 11, the Instagram and Twitter, Fearless.” The Barbados Advocate Tuesday April 6, 2021 • 17 SPORTSSPORTS Alleged racist comment sees B’dos celebrates Int’l Day of team leave pitch Sport for development, peace VALENCIA walked off the pitch during Sunday’s 2-1 La Liga defeat at Cadiz THE Barbados Olympic Association tivities in helping to foster life skills and the program that promote sport and after an alleged racist comment, before Inc. has announced that the can be used as the glue that bonds com- peace, which are welcomed given the later returning to complete the match. International Day of Sport for munities. troubling period we are now facing,” Mouctar Diakhaby reacted furiously Development and Peace (IDSDP) The official day is marked around the Simmons said. after a first-half clash with Cadiz’s Juan will be celebrated this year in world on April 6, however, Chairman of The Zumba hour will be led by Andre Cala and spoke with the referee. Barbados with a Zumba event that the local IDSDP Committee, Erskine Moore of Next Level Fitness and the Valencia’s players left the pitch in will be broadcasted live on CBC TV Simmons said that the BOA saw an op- music and messages will be brought to protest and the club said Diakhaby, 24, 8 on Saturday, April 10 at 4 p.m. portunity to capitalize on the audience the audience by popular radio deejay “received a racial insult”.external-link Previously IDSDP was observed that was already drawn to the CBC stay Patrick Bellamy aka DJ Salt.The IDSDP He later asked his team-mates to through a fun day of sporting com- at home parties. symbol is a white card that represents return and they resumed the game but petition between the youth of local “The stay-at-home parties encouraged peace. The theme this year is “Behind without Diakhaby,who was substituted. communities. audiences to log on to Zoom and dance each #WhiteCard, there is a story.” From Valencia defender Jose Gaya said after IDSDP acknowledges the vital role along to DJ music. We are asking March 31 until April ten persons are en- the game that the team either had to that sport plays to empower individuals Barbadians to do the same thing, but in- couraged to take a picture with their resume playing or risk a points and promote togetherness. It demon- stead of dance it will be Zumba and we white card or paper and post it to social deduction. strates the strategic role of sporting ac- will be bringing messages throughout media using the hashtag “#WhiteCard”. “Diakhaby told us he heard a racist insult so we all went off the pitch,” Gaya told Spanish network Movistar. “We were told that we had to play because if we didn’t, they would take the three points off us and maybe we’d be docked more points. “Diakhaby asked us to play on. We wouldn’t have done so if he hadn’t done so. He said he wasn’t in the right state of mind to keep playing. He is devastated.” The game was 1-1 at the time, with Kevin Gameiro having equalised after Spanish defender Cala opened the scoring for Cadiz. Cala, 31, was also substituted at half- time, before Marcos Mauro’s 88th- minute goal gave Cadiz a 2-1 victory. “We offer our complete backing to Mouctar Diakhaby,” Valencia said of the decision to return to the pitch. “The team have held a meeting and decided to continue the game, in order to fight for the honour of the club, but denounce racism of any kind.” Gaya said he had heard the comment Cala made to Diakhaby. He added: “It was a very ugly insult which I won’t repeat. We haven’t been able to speak with Cala because he was Liam O’Brien is ranked number one in the UK on the Madden NFL computer game. the last player to leave the pitch. I’m certain that he said something. It was a very strange game.” England cricketer starring in gaming world Cadiz said they were “against any manifestation of racism or xenophobia”, “IT’S bonkers, isn’t it?” laughs Liam football,” he says.“But the time difference hustle”. His successes have financed the regardless of who the perpetrator was O’Brien. “The Americans probably think down under meant NFL games were on purchase of his own car – although he’s and that “they work hard to help I’m some bloke who’s played the game all during the day, so I thought I might as paying his mum back in instalments.The eradicate” discrimination. his life. Imagine if they knew they were well learn a bit about it.” online life has also occasionally played “Anyone guilty of such an offence, getting beaten by a skinny cricketer from That was then. About 14 months later, havoc with his body clock. whether or not they belong to our team, Brighton who only recently learned the O’Brien’s efforts during those endless “There’s a guy I play in the States on must be punished,” Cadiz said in a rules.” hours of lockdown ennui have propelled Western time, which is nine hours behind statement. As surreal stories of lockdown go, the him to the top of the UK tree – and the – I’d sometimes be playing him at about “We have complete confidence in the 22-year-old’s recent rise to prominence in top 100 players on the planet. 5 a.m.,” he says. integrity of our squad members, who are the online sports community – he’s the “I’d finish work at 5.30 and then spend Then there was the time last early last staunch supporters of the fight against UK’s number one at American football maybe five or six hours a night on it,” he year when he was trying to juggle a racism.” game Madden NFL – takes some beating. recalls. works leaving do while preparing for an While Cala was not mentioned by Bidding to beat the blues after post- “Then I started seeing professional opponent later online. name in the club statement, Cadiz boss Christmas gym closures put the brakes tournaments online, and thought, ‘I “I was at the leaving do with my laptop Alvaro Cervera said the defender “insists on pre-season training, O’Brien, a feisty reckon I could do that – I’ve beaten some – they said ‘Liam, what are you doing? I he did not insult” Diakhaby. all-rounder in England’s physical of these guys already’. said: ‘I’ve got to practise!’” “Cala says that at no point did he disability team, set himself the challenge “I entered the Madden Classic – a big It can be easy, particularly for those insult the opposition player,” Cervera of mastering one of the video game tournament where more than 1 500 that didn’t grow up with consoles as told the club website. market’s most famous franchises. people apply. I got through the qualifying household staples, to dismiss the smarts “It’s the fist time something like this He had some televised exposure to the rounds and was only a couple of games off and speed of thought required to excel in has happened to us and we did not know real thing during a season of club cricket winning some pretty decent prize money. this virtual sporting universe. how to react. There was a lot of in Australia during the pre-pandemic Hundreds of thousands of people watch To an extent, O’Brien – who overcame confusion. winter, but phrases like ‘Hail Mary’, it.” bilateral talipes, also known as clubfeet, “We’re a faithful, honest team and we ‘Clipping’, ‘Pick 6’ and ‘1st and 10s’ O’Brien sounds genuinely surprised at to bowl at speeds of 75mph and wield a don’t do this kind of stuff. That’s what I remained largely a mystery. how something that started as a stress bat with a Ben Stokes-esque ferocity – can say.” "To be honest, I hated American buster has turned into a “great side can see that point of view. 18 • Tuesday April 6, 2021 The Barbados Advocate

Rank outsider Freewheelin Dylan wins at odds of 150-1 FREEWHEELIN DYLAN, a 150-1 on the longest-priced winner. outsider, caused a major upset by “I could not believe it. I thought winning the Irish Grand National at everything was too good to be true. His Fairyhouse. jumping was out of this world,” winning Ridden by Ricky Doyle, the Dermot jockey Doyle told ITV Sport. McLoughlin-trained horse produced a “It was like a dream the whole way, stunning front-running performance to how well he travelled, unbelievable. record the shock success. “I’m just so happy.This is everything to The nine-year-old was always me.” travelling well and saw off all his McLoughlin’s father won the Irish challengers to win by a length and a National as a jockey in 1962 and his quarter. stable is based near Fairyhouse. Run Wild Fred (9-1) was second, with “I have been coming here since I was a Enjoy D’Allen (40-1) third and 9-2 young boy and I wanted to win this race favourite Latest Exhibition fourth. from a long time out,” explained the A field of 28 lined up at the start but victorious trainer. Freewheelin Dylan dominated the race, “Coming here I knew he enjoyed the held over three miles and five furlongs. ground and he just kept galloping. Ricky Doyle’s mount, making his first said he would be really positive and he appearance since finishing last of eight was.” runners at Punchestown in October,was Enjoy D’Allen came in three lengths in front after jumping the first fence and behind Run Wild Fred, with Latest Jockey Ricky Doyle celebrates after causing a seismic shock by winning the was never headed. Exhibition next under the burden of 11st Irish Grand National on Freewheelin Dylan. It was the jockey’s first ride in the race, 10lb. Jordan Spieth’s Texas win adds to Augusta appeal MASTERS week is always eagerly Reed, Collin Morikawa and Bryson Michael Greller leave no one in any doubt arguably the strongest candidate. He has anticipated, even when it is only five DeChambeau broke through in the about how much he cares.Throw into the always made the cut at Augusta and his months since the last one, and this week’s tournaments that define careers. mix the sharply undulating graph of his results have improved with every visit, 85th running of the Augusta tournament Spieth had become an ephemeral career and Spieth becomes a compelling culminating in finishing fourth last became even more appealing after figure, one that had lit the golfing world figure. November. Jordan Spieth’s Texas Open victory. with his Masters and US Open successes Phil Mickelson was the last man to win Jon Rahm is the latest to be touted Very few wins will prove more popular of 2015 but then cruelly extinguished, the week before the Masters and then with ‘the nappy factor’ after becoming a than the 27-year-old’s triumph in his almost as quickly as he had burst on to depart Augusta with the Green Jacket. father for the first time last week. The home state last Sunday.It ended a losing the scene. That was back in 2006 and Spieth’s world number three awaits a first major run that stretches back to July 2017 Thankfully this notion can now be laid attempt to emulate ‘Lefty’ is now a title. when he collected the Claret Jug at Royal to rest. Winning the Texas Open is as big primary storyline for the week. Could he emulate 2016 winner Danny Birkdale for his third major title. as it gets for the Dallas native among Johnson’s record-breaking victory in a Willett in becoming a new-dad “It’s been a road that’s had a lot of any of the regular tour stops and it marks unique November Masters is still fresh in champion? It is the sort of narrative that tough days,” Spieth admitted before the 12th victory of his career. the memory, but this time we can expect suits the romance of the Masters and turning his attention to this week’s It offered confirmation that he is truly a significantly different test for the this is a tournament that often yields attempt to collect a second Masters back. Spieth was already among the world’s best. first time major winners. Green Jacket. favourites for this week’s Masters The Augusta National will not want to And this is another edition where the He has always been a fan favourite and following three top fives earlier in 2021. see another 20-under-par tally such as list of potential winners looks pretty his standing among golf followers has Having overcome a previously Johnson’s, which, admittedly, was lengthy. only been enhanced by his dignified unmentioned chipped bone in his left compiled in soft autumnal conditions. Morikawa’s approach play makes him stoicism through the worst period of an hand, those results indicated a welcome Early indications suggest a fast and firm a potential candidate, especially if the otherwise brilliant career. resurgence. It is rooted in significantly Masters with significantly higher scoring. US PGA champion’s new claw putting Spieth had lost his game. Humbled, he improved approach play and putting. Despite remaining a commanding grip withstands the pressure of Augusta’s tumbled out of the world’s top 100, Now the question is whether he can go world number one, Johnson’s recent form treacherous greens. enduring 1,351 winless days while a back to back and land his fourth major. – only one top ten since winning in Saudi US Open winner DeChambeau, string of US compatriots and rivals Fans would love to see it because the Arabia in February – does not indicate meanwhile, insists the par-72 layout is surged into a limelight he once occupied. effort and emotion that goes into every the first successful title defence since still a regulation 68 for him, given his It must have hurt as Dustin Johnson shot he strikes is obvious. Tiger Woods in 2002. length. Fiery firmness will test his wedge and Brooks Koepka added to their major The twitches and mannerisms, the Justin Thomas, after winning the game, though, and he readily admits that tallies while Justin Thomas, Patrick animated conversations with caddie Players Championship last month, is is still a work in progress. Adam Yates sixth as Primoz Roglic wins Basque Country time trial ADAM YATES finished sixth in the main British contenders to take on the Itzulia Basque Country’s opening time challenging course in glorious sunshine trial, as Primoz Roglic took victory. in northern Spain. Jumbo-Visma’s Roglic finished 28 However, it was in-form Yates – winner seconds ahead of Ineos Grenadiers’ Yates of last month’s Volta a Catalunya – who after the 14km stage in Bilbao. more effectively tackled the largely high- Hugh Carty of EF Education-Nippo speed downhill course into the city, was one minute six seconds down, with which was bookended by two technical Yates’ British team-mate Tao Geoghegan climbs. Hart a further two seconds back. As Ineos dominated the race in Last year’s Tour de France winner Catalunya, taking the top three places in Tadej Pogacar of UAE-Team Emirates the general classification, it was Jumbo- was also 28 seconds down in fifth. Visma who are showing immense Pogacar’s team-mate Brandon strength here, with Roglic first and the McNulty was second, two seconds behind in-form Jonas Vingegaard of Denmark Roglic. third, with Norway’s Tobias Foss fourth. Last year’s Giro d’Italia winner Tuesday’s second stage is a hilly Geoghegan Hart was the first of the 155km run from Zalla to Sestao. Yates has already won the Volta a Catalunya this season. The Barbados Advocate Tuesday April 6, 2021 • 19

The National Stadium, nicknamed the ‘Bird’s Nest’, is one of the most iconic legacies from China’s first Olympic Games. In 2008, a spectacular opening cere- The National Indoor Stadium, nicknamed ‘The Fan’ due to its design resembling a mony wowed the world. In 2022, it will stage the Games’ opening and closing traditional Chinese folding fan, was built for the 2008 Summer Olympics. It will ceremonies. [Photos provided to Chinaculture.org] host Men’s Ice Hockey competition. A closer look at Beijing 2022 venues, Olympic Villages

THERE is less than a year to go be- in Beijing’s downtown, its subur- fore the Beijing 2022 Winter ban Yanqing district and co-host Olympics. The events of the Games Zhangjiakou in Hebei province. will take place in 25 competition Here, we take a look at some of the and non-competition venues, a com- venues, as well as the Olympic Villages bination of brand new structures that the athletes will call home during and existing sites. They are located their stay in China.

The Capital Indoor Stadium, the venue for gymnastics in 2008, covering a total area of 98,000 square meters, will host men’s ice hockey and training sessions in 2022.

The National Aquatics Center, known as the ‘Water Cube,’ which hosted swim- ming competitions at the 2008 Summer Olympics, has been transformed into an The Wukesong Sports Center in downtown Beijing will be the competition venue “ice cube” for curling in 2022. After the Games, the center will continue to for Women’s Ice Hockey. It will serve as the training base for ice hockey teams switch between the swimming season and the ice season. at the 2022 Winter Olympic Games. 20 • Tuesday April 6, 2021 The Barbados Advocate

REAL ESTATE REAL ESTATE

Inchcape, St. Philip I’m here to win, not 4355 sq ft $ 96,000

Belle, St. George just reach finals, says 4 acres $400,000

Haggatt Hall, St. Michael disappointed Sinner TEL: 247-4469 6336 sq ft $126,000 Cel: 828-4800 Under Offer JANNIK SINNER to win tournaments. It’s 253-6319 said nerves had going to be back to work Cane Garden, St. Thomas played a big part and then we will see Email: 7,000 sf to 18,000 sq ft in Sunday’s Miami what I can do on the caribbeanpropertiesltd Private entrance. Open final defeat clay.” From $187,681 @gmail.com to Hubert Hurkacz In February, Sinner PROPERTIES Ragged Point, St. Philip but the Italian became the youngest 8,267 sq ft $166,000 teenager was keen man since Novak Kirtons, St Philip to focus on the Djokovic in 2006 to 3 bedroom plus Rolling Hills, St. George positives after just win two ATP titles 2 bedroom apt 4,790 sq ft 12,000 sq ft missing out on his and his appearance in $310,000 (negotiable) $685,000 first Masters 1000 the Miami final took Amity Lodge, Ch Ch Ocean City, St. Philip title. him to a career-best 3 bedroom plus 6150 sq ft $123,000 The 19-year-old ranking of 23rd on 1 bedroom apt would have been Monday. little bit easier, but “I still have to talk 6,646 sq ft $650,000 Fortesque, St Philip the Miami event’s The Italian was you have to work hard with my team why I Agricultural Land youngest winner had focused on building to go deep in tourna- lost, what they think, 494,500 sq ft $1,100,000 Gibbons, Ch Ch he defeated Hurkacz on his gains and ments, especially in big where we have to work 3 bedroom plus 2 bedroom apt Silver Sands, but lost 7-6(4), 6-4 to was already looking tournaments. ... and then we will 9,835 sq ft Christ Church the Pole, who he occa- forward to his next “For me, improvement decide on which part of $675,000 (reduced) 7,129 sq ft $160,000 sionally partners in tournament. is the most important my game I have to doubles. “What I showed here thing. improve.” Breezy Hill, St Philip Bushy Park, St. Philip 24,000 sq ft $190,000 “When you’re 19 and (is) that I improved 3 bedroom, 2 bath playing finals, obviously from the last tourna- reduced to $298,000 NOTICES NOTICES Apes Hill, St. James it’s tough, and I wanted ment,” he said. Black Rock, St Michael 31,000 sq ft upward to win,” Sinner, who “Obviously when NOTICE IN THE ESTATE OF Large lots at $15 per sq ft 3 bedroom, 1 bath won the 2019 ATP Next you get a little bit VERONICA LINDA HOYTE 6732 sq ft $360,000 Gen Finals, told of confidence it’s a Mount Wilton, St. Thomas In the Estate of George Arthur ALSO KNOWN AS VERONICA reporters. 15,500 sq ft and 22,066 sq ft Albert Maynard also known as HOYTE, DECEASED Enterprise, Christ Church “I was a bit nervous 3 bedroom, 2 bath $300,000 and $220,000 NOTICES George A. Maynard also known from the beginning of 5062 sq ft as George Arthur Maynard, NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN in Union, St. Philip $390,000 (reduced) the match or already NOTICE deceased 7560 sq ft yesterday, but it’s nor- accordance with Section 31 of The Belle, St George $150,000 mal because you really the Trustee Act, Chapter 250 as In the Estate of Phyllis Eugene NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN Plantation style House want to win. Today was amended that any person Standing on 4 acres Thorpes, St. James pursuant to Section 31 of the not my day. Williams, deceased having any claims against or $1.1M 11,376 sq ft with structure Trustee Act, Cap. 250 of the Laws of “It has been a good any interest in the Estate of $235,000 Barbados, to any person having any week anyway. But obvi- NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN VERONICA LINDA HOYTE also Frere Pilgrim, claim against or interest in the Christ Church Cottage, St George ously I’m not here for pursuant to Section 31 of the known as VERONICA HOYTE, George Arthur Albert Maynard also 3 bedroom, 2 baths with 5000 sq ft making finals, I’m here Trustee Act, Cap. 250 of the Laws of deceased late of No. 15 two bedroom apartment. $110,000 (negotiable) Barbados, to any person having any known as George A. Maynard also Callenders Crescent in the 4,387 sq ft. $850,000 known as George Arthur Maynard, claim against or interest in the parish of Christ Church in this Morningside, St Philip REAL ESTATE deceased, late of 40 Excel Road, Hanson Heights, St George 4567 sq ft $133,000 estate of Phyllis Eugene Williams, Island who died in Barbados on Hotel 18 rooms fully Elizabeth Park, in the parish of 8321 sq ft $595,000 deceased, late of Heddings, in the the 29th day of April 2020 is operational $2,950,000 neg Christ Church in Barbados Jupiter Gardens, St Peter hereby required to send 7312 sq ft under offer parish of Saint Philip in Barbados deceased who died at The Queen Ealing Grove, particulars in writing of his or her Christ Church $133,000 (negotiable) deceased who died at Heddings in Elizabeth Hospital in the parish of Dalkeith, Christ Church 3 bedroom, 2 1/2 baths the parish of Saint Philip on the 27th claims or interest duly attested 17,371 sq ft approved for Saint Michael on the 19th day of 9320 sq ft $565,000 Bagatelle, St. Thomas to the undersigned, the qualified shops and offices day of November, 2015 to send April, 2019 to send particulars in 62000 sq ft into 2 lots Executor of the said Estate, $495,000 particulars in writing of his or her writing of his or her claim or interest LOTS FOR SALE $520,000 each, or c/o Patricia M. White, Attorney- $1M for both claim or interest to Felicia S. to Sean A.M. Lewis of Alpha & Roebuck Street, at-Law of “Ellangowan”, Boarded Hall, Morris of Alpha & Omega Law Omega Law Chambers, 1st Floor Bridgetown Christ Church Marley Vale, St Philip Strathclyde, St. Michael on or Shopping Mall/Office space Chambers, 1st Floor Trident House, Trident House, Lower Broad Street, 10,429 sq ft $157,000 21,780 sq ft $275,000 before the 10th day of June $8,100,000 negotiable Lower Broad Street, Bridgetown, Bridgetown, Barbados on or before the 7th day of June, 2021 after 2021 after which the Executrix Westbury Road, St Michael Sandford, St Philip Barbados on or before the 7th day Batts Rock, St Michael shall proceed to distribute the 2,520 sq ft $45,360 16,356 sq ft $300,000 of June, 2021 after which date the which date the Executrix and Guest House, 12,078 sq ft assets of the said Estate among Executrix will convey and distribute Trustee will convey and distribute $2,850,000 negotiable the persons entitled thereto Goodland Gardens, the assets of the Estate among the the assets of the Estate among the Christ Church COMMERCIAL having regard only to the claims Cane Garden, St Thomas persons entitled having regard only persons entitled having regard only 9,605 sq ft $145,000 and interest of which she has Mount Standfast, St James 3.6 acres approved to the valid claims of which she to the valid claims of which she shall Roadfront had notice at the time of Nursery Road, St Philip Two properties on shall then have had notice. And all then have had notice. And all 22,714 sq ft. $1,650,000 negotiable distribution. 9,266 sq ft $139,000 persons indebted to the said persons indebted to the said Estate Asking $1,200,000 are required to settle their indebted- Fitts Village, St James Estate are required to settle their Lashley Road, St Philip ness without delay. And all persons indebted to the Black Rock, St. Michael Guest House, 4 Suites 5,839 sq ft, $150,000 indebtedness without delay. said Estate are required to settle Warehouse/Storage 6,135 sq ft 4000 sf space 23,861 sq ft $750,000 negotiable Dated this 6th day of April 2021 their indebtedness without Salters, St George Dated this 6th day of April 2021 2 lots 32,760 sq ft, $230,000 $900,000 (reduced) Sean A.M. Lewis delay. Mason Hill Street The City Attorney-at-Law for the Executrix 26,500 sq ft with buildings Cave Hill Drive, St. Lucy Foul Bay, St. Philip Felicia S. Morris $4,000,000 negotiable of the Estate of George Arthur Dated the 6th day of April 2021 14,876 sq ft. $110,000 Approved for condos, Attorney-at-Law for the Executrix 39,242 sq ft $1,600,000. Albert Maynard also known as All enquiries to of the Estate of Phyllis Eugene Bushy Park, St. Philip George A. Maynard also known as MAUREEN TAITT-VICKERS (246) 253 6319/ 828-4800 17,000 sq ft $170,000 Dover, Christ Church Williams, deceased George Arthur Maynard, deceased Executrix or (246) 247 4469 The Barbados Advocate Tuesday April 6, 2021 • 21

Batshuayi leveller denies Everton win CRYSTAL PALACE’S After top-four rivals Michy Batshuayi Chelsea, Leicester and scored a late equaliser Tottenham all dropped to dent Everton’s points over the weekend, Champions League the door was open for qualification hopes. Everton to continue their The substitute latched push for Champions on to Jeffrey Schlupp’s pass League qualification. and placed the ball beyond But Carlo Ancelotti’s side Robin Olsen into the bot- have struggled at Goodison tom corner after 86 min- Park this season with only utes. the bottom five having a Returning from injury, worse home record than Everton’s James Rodriguez the Merseysiders. had given the Toffees a de- Palace keeper Vicente Michy Batshuayi scored only his second goal for Crystal Palace this season. served lead with a superb Guaita made a flurry of right-footed strike in the fine stops, standing tall to two points of fourth place, point the end of the season, the looked second best for most 56th minute. keep out Dominic Calvert- but a lapse in concentra- Having now collected 38 Eagles’ substance over of the fixture. The result all but guar- Lewin and denying tion allowed Batshuayi to points this season, only style approach has been Batshuayi came on for antees safety for Palace, Richarlison with fine race through and net the the most pessimistic of well reported. Christian Benteke in the who are 12 points clear of first-half saves. leveller. supporters will argue that Hodgson named an 84th minute and within the bottom three with eight Rodriguez, who had been Richarlison forced Palace don’t already have unchanged starting XI, two minutes levelled the games remaining. sidelined with a calf injury Guaita into another fine enough to stay in the with his side sitting back, match against the run of Everton are four points for the past six weeks, save as the Toffees pushed Premier League for a ninth looking to hit their hosts play. off fourth-placed Chelsea, showed a calmness in front for a winner in the closing successive season. on the break. His goal means Palace having played one game of goal, squeezing in the stages, but Palace held on Manager Roy Hodgson Eberechi Eze and are just four wins away fewer. game’s opener at the near to frustrate the hosts. has always seen survival Wilfried Zaha – who again from reaching their high- post. as his primary target, but opted to stand rather than est ever Premier League Everton stumble in top- Victory would have Substance over style with the 73-year-old yet to take a knee – had half points tally, legitimising four race taken Everton to within gives Palace another extend his contract beyond chances as the visitors their cautious approach. 22 • Tuesday April 6, 2021 The Barbados Advocate

NBA roundup: Bulls clip Nets to end six-game skid, 115-107 THE Bulls halted a six-game losing home losing streak. They also won the streak, and breathed life into their earlier matchup of the season between playoff hopes by handling a the two L.A. teams, a 116-109 decision in Brooklyn line-up that was missing the season opener on Dec. 22. James Harden and Kevin Durant in Chicago. Celtics 116, Hornets 86 The Nets, who had a four-game winning Jayson Tatum scored 22 points streak snapped, looked lethargic and out with eight rebounds, and Boston rode of sync playing without Harden and dominant middle quarters to a rout of Durant, who continue to nurse hamstring Charlotte at TD Garden. injuries. A 19-4 run to open the second quarter, The Bulls got a game-high 25 points kicked off when Romeo Langford knocked from Zach LaVine and a strong effort from down one of Boston’s 21 made 3-pointers Tomas Satoransky, who added 19 points on the night, turned a one-point deficit and 11 assists. Nikola Vucevic contributed into a lead that never dipped below eight 22 points and 13 rebounds for Chicago, for the rest of the way. while Kyrie Irving led six Nets in double The Celtics closed the period on a 9-2 Chicago Bulls guard Tomas Satoransky (31) scores over Brooklyn Nets center figures with 24 points and a season-high run to finish the period with a 33-17 edge, LaMarcus Aldridge (21) during the third quarter at the United Center in Chicago, 15 assists. then carried the momentum into a 40-27 Illinois, USA on April 4, 2021. third quarter. Clippers 104, Lakers 86 Tobias Harris scored 21 points, 13 in the Gallinari, playing with an ailing left The battle of Los Angeles turned into a Grizzlies 116, 76ers 100 first half, and Shake Milton added 14 off Achilles, had 25 points and 10 rebounds, lopsided affair as the Clippers clobbered Dillon Brooks recorded 17 points to lead the bench for Philadelphia, which played and Capela had 24 points, 18 rebounds the Lakers. seven players in double-digit scoring as without Joel Embiid. The four-time All- and two blocked shots to help the Hawks The Clippers never trailed, starting the the visiting Memphis breezed to a 116- Star center was given the night off after sweep the two-game season series against game on a 13-2 run and leading by as 100 victory over Philadelphia. he returned from a 10-game absence due Golden State for the first time since the many as 24 points. Swingman Marcus Jonas Valanciunas collected 16 points to a bone bruise in his left knee during the 2010-11 season. Morris Sr. led the charge, with 17 of his and 12 rebounds to notch his career-high- 76ers’ 122-113 victory over Minnesota on Golden State lost its third straight game-high 22 points in the first half. tying 10th consecutive double-double for Saturday. game despite a 37-point effort from Steph Kawhi Leonard totalled 19 points, 10 the Grizzlies, who erupted for 45 points in Curry, who returned after missing the rebounds and eight assists. Paul George the third quarter. Memphis, which has Hawks 117, Warriors 111 last game with a tailbone contusion. contributed 16 points and seven re- won three of its past four games overall, Danilo Gallinari and Clint Capela com- bounds, while Luke Kennard chipped in completed a season sweep of Philadelphia bined for 49 points and 28 rebounds and OTHER SCORES: 15 for the Clippers. after posting a 106-104 win over the 76ers Atlanta defeated visiting Golden State Pelicans 122, Rockets 115 The Clippers snapped a two-game on Jan. 16. for its third straight win. Nuggets 119, Magic 109 The Barbados Advocate Tuesday April 6, 2021 •23

P R O HOROSCOPES S A ARIES (March 21-April 19). Someone close will N make it clear they don't think a lot of your ideas for D economising. You've put a lot of thought into this so don't let them put you off. Time will prove you are C taking the right approach. Your main aim is to have O more control over financial transactions. N TAURUS (April 20-May 20). Someone is so fo- S cused on looking at an issue from one angle, they can't see there are other facets to the story. It is nat- ural to have concerns and it may be up to you to try to help appease their mind. Proving new methods are effective will be one way to achieve this aim. GEMINI (May 21-June 21). There is a lot you should be paying attention to now. You sense it is im- portant to remain observant. Until you have looked Z deeply into everything involved, you will want to I avoid taking on new commitments. Exceptional T progress is being made while you keep alert for new S opportunities. CANCER (June 22-July 22). Everyone steps up when help is needed. A group is able to roll out vol- unteers of all ages and experiences which will help make a big difference to a community project. Some people will take on roles they aren't used to and it will come as a surprise to many what they are capable of when joining forces with others. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). An ultra-busy day is fore- R cast. Commitments to other people will keep you E fully on the go without a moment to spare. Since X idling your time away holds little attraction anyway, being so occupied will suit your mood down to the M ground. Even so, you should be sure not to sweep a O partner's feelings aside in your rush to get everything R done. G VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). Someone you live with A or are working with will be in an extremely head- N strong frame of mind. They're showing signs of tak- ing on someone in a position of authority in a bull at a gate fashion. 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Increasing family and work responsibilities will be tiring but the re- G wards will make it worth it. You're making good O progress. You have more confidence in your skills O and this leads to a growing need for more independ- S ence. It may be necessary to spell this out to some- E one who has a habit of interfering in your affairs. B’dos celebrates Int’l Day of Sport for development, peace – Page 17 Tuesday April 6, 2021 VACCINE RISKS DISCUSSED THERE are always some risks even inform others. She also assured that product is safe or unsafe. that these vaccines are having on their associated with any drug or there is a huge effort being put into “And if at all, we find anything that’s populations… And so what we’ve seen so vaccine. collecting the adverse effects or the side of concern with any of the vaccines, we far is that the majority of the vaccines “Nothing is 100 per cent safe,” Dr. effects of these vaccines. will put out an advisory so that are extremely effective at preventing Soumya Swaminathan stressed,“But the “So, what we need to see is, is the governments can then take action, severe disease, hospitalisation and risk may be that one in a million people vaccine linked in any way to this event? depending on what needs to be done,” death. And that’s true across all of the get a certain complication, particularly if And so, you need to very carefully look she said. vaccines that have been studied so far.So they are already prone to it, or one in a into the individual cases and try to find Also addressing how long immunity that is really important.And that’s what million people get a severe allergic whether there’s a link. Is there a will last from coronavirus vaccines, Dr. we want. reaction to the COVID-19 vaccine.” scientific explanation for the vaccine and Swaminathan said scientists are “We must also remember that the more The World Health Organisation its ingredients and what we are seeing learning something every day and people get vaccinated and build up their (WHO), Chief Scientist was at the time happen? And is there a difference in the learning from all the different clinical immunity against the virus, the less the participating in the virtual session rates of these events between those who trials of the vaccines that have been chances of the virus replicating, growing, Science in 5 – WHO’s weekly are vaccinated and what would occur in undertaken, especially the vaccines that increasing and spreading from person to conversation which explains scientific the general population anyway. And by are now approved for use, as well as from person and thereby we’re actually concepts related to the coronavirus. looking at this data very carefully,groups the rollouts that countries are doing in reducing the chances of more mutations She said these are risks that if persons of scientists and experts come to the their populations. and more variants,” she further pointed understand, they can anticipate and conclusion of whether a particular “They are actually studying the impact out.

Biggie Irie and Shadia Marshall as they performed. Viewers treated to superb virtual concert By Marsha Gittens Sunday, this online show was well appeared in the comments section on Gibson. He shared the church’s received by the over 2000 persons who YouTube as those who had the best seats endorsement of the event while stating it TO simply say “Uplift: We’re Better viewed it on the Nicholas Brancker in the house enjoyed the proceedings. promised “to create social bonding as it Together” was a great virtual Band’s YouTube channel and the many The concert which ran for over an hour unites us in the universal language concert would be an more who watched on their Facebook was filmed at the Cathedral Church of arranged by Nicholas in his own understatement, it was a page. Remarks like “uplifting and Saint Michael and All Angels. It inimitable style”. phenomenal event. inspirational”,“goosebumps”,“fantastic” commenced with a prayer by Dean of the Starting on time at six o’clock on Easter and “maximum talent, 100% Pure Gold” Cathedral, the Very Reverend Dr.Jeffrey CONCERT on Page 3

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