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Call for Gov’t to facilitate greater participation by locals FEE TOO HIGH in medicinal cannabis industry A CALL has been made from Democratic Labour Barbadians relegated to omy and reduce its re- encourage and facilitate for the lowering of the li- for the licensing fee to Party spokesperson on lower-waged positions. liance on tourism, invest- the participation of locals cense fee for locals and the be lowered to allow Health Courie Cox, who “This sector was worth ment in this industry and into the production of establishment of a credit more local players to expressed concern that approximately USD $13.4 its potential contribution medical marijuana at the facility through Fund enter the medicinal history may be repeating billion in 2018 and its to GDP via direct and in- highest levels of owner- Access where financing cannabis industry cur- itself, likening it to the value is expected to grow direct taxes, makes it a ship. “The high price for a can be disbursed with an rently being developed sugar cane industry to nearly USD $50 billion worthwhile venture.” license is prohibitive. Is interest free repayment in Barbados. owned and managed by by 2024. As Barbados He stressed that gov- this deliberate? If it is not, plan. The call came yesterday the elite class but average seeks to diversify its econ- ernment must do more to then this Party is calling FEE on Page 2

A view of the outside of the Eunice Gibson Polyclinic in Warrens and the lay-by facility at the bus stop. ‘Make better use of lay-bys’

AN appeal has gone out were incorrectly using this sengers and to pickup pas- not see because you have a for operators of Public lay-by. He said by doing sengers and that once they backup of vehicles in the Service Vehicles (PSV) to this they are affecting the have done so, that they general area. So I really better utilise the lay-by fa- flow of traffic coming from would exit the area right want to use this opportu- cility at the bus stop situ- the Everton Weekes here in Warrens.” nity to ask owners and op- ated in close proximity to Roundabout. He continued, “It is erators of the PSV vehi- the Eunice Gibson “I am therefore going to proving to be very difficult cles to exercise good judge- Polyclinic in Warrens. use this occasion to appeal for motorists exiting from ment and utilise the facil- Transport Works and to all the PSV operators the Eunice Gibson ities that we have put in Water Resources Minister, and owners to assist us in Polyclinic when you have place here for the bus stop Ian Gooding- Edghill said this traffic management to take the left turn. It is and the lay-by to drop off Minister of Transport Works and Water he visited the area last exercise by asking them to proving to be very chal- and to pickup passengers Resources, Ian Gooding- Edghill speaking to Friday and it was ob- utilise the lay-by and the lenging and oftentimes and to move on.” media after a briefing yesterday. served that PSV operators bus stop to set down pas- when they exit, they can- PSVs on Page 3 2 • Tuesday January 26, 2021 The Barbados Advocate

COVID-19 affecting local farmers’ markets LOCAL small business cated in St. George has for the time being". The vendor revealing that it baked goods, fresh creased revenue. The owners and entrepre- been impacted by the re- Brighton Farmers’ mar- has not opened since the drinks, arts and crafts FMC survey showed that neurs continue to be af- cent surge of coronavirus ket which began over a Christmas period. On the and jewellery. respondents reported fected by the COVID-19 cases and it is currently decade ago operated on south coast, Hastings Barbados is just one of added cost at 93 percent pandemic as most if not closed temporarily. One Saturday mornings from Farmers’ Market which is many countries in which and decreased income at all farmers’ markets have vendor noted how the clo- six to ten. Visitors would located on the premises the small entrepreneur 74 percent. They noted been closed or suspended sure has affected her come to the central of the Art Splash Centre and innovation industry additional costs for their operations. business as it was one of parish to enjoy the array is in a similar predica- has been severely im- personal protective On Monday, The the avenues she used to of freshly baked goods ment. From the organisa- pacted by the pandemic. equipment (PPE), sani- Barbados Advocate promote her brand and and view the display of tion’s social media page, According to Ben tising equipment and the spoke to a few small busi- products. jewellery, plants, soap, in June 2020, the market Feldman of the Farmers’ need to reduce the num- ness owners who are reg- On Facebook, a and other handcrafted operated throughout the Market Coalition (FMC) ber of vendors to ensure ular vendors at the popu- January 4, 2021 post items. week, early in the in California, operators proper social distancing, lar markets across the is- from the outdoor market- In St. James, the morning until afternoon. and vendors of Farmers’ and added staff to land. place stated that the Holders Farmers’ Market Like Brighton and markets are coping with ensure protocols are Brighton market lo- market would be “closed is also closed with one Holders, the market sold increased cost and de- maintained. Cox: People still being FEED programme charged for possession

FEE from Page 1 tries, it is essential that field because in this in- embracing we not allow another dustry we consider the av- “As Barbados em- major economic pipeline erage Barbadian being barks on such a lucra- to fall into the hands of able to participate in rela- tive enterprise, I am non-nationals. tion not only to the li- medicinal cannabis making a call to the During a town hall cense, because there is the relevant authorities to meeting last month, Chief costs of set-up, security OPPORTUNITIES are ensure that the owner- Executive Officer of the and everything else, but being made available ship and major players Barbados Medicinal this will be an inclusive through the Ministry of in this game do not Cannabis Licensing and integrative industry Agriculture’s Farmers’ take on the look of pre- Authority Dr. Shantal as stated in our core val- Empowerment and vious leading indus- Munro-Knight announced ues.” Enfranchisement Drive tries in Barbados; most that the licensing fee She once again urged (FEED), for small farmers notably sugar and could be paid over time. that Barbadians think who are interested in get- tourism. “What we are doing is collectively about enter- ting involved in the is- “A vast number of looking to have that li- ing the industry, noting land’s recently launched tourism industry in- cense fee paid over a pe- that “if five average medicinal cannabis indus- vestors channel their riod of time. So a person Barbadians can come to- try. profits overseas. With all with a cultivator license gether and pool together, That’s according to the the lessons learned from Tier one will be able to their financing to get into Chief Executive Officer of the control and influence pay $29 700 in three in- the industry and build as the Barbados Medicinal of these two foreign ex- stallments. This will help entrepreneurs in what- Cannabis Licensing change earning indus- to leverage the playing ever category of license- Authority (BMCLA), Dr. absolutely yes it’s acces- Shantal Munro-Knight. sible”. During a recently held vir- Cox also called into tual press conference, she question government’s in- indicated that those inter- tention to cease charging ested in getting into the persons in possession of cultivation aspect of the small amounts of industry but do not have cannabis. “A $200 ticketed access to land, can when penalty was to be intro- they are applying, signal duced. To this day the re- that you would like to par- vision has not occurred. ticipate under the pilot Just a few days ago four project, which is being fa- Chief Executive Officer of the Barbados Medicinal young men were stopped cilitated by the FEED pro- Cannabis Licensing Authority (BMCLA), Dr. by the police and the pun- gramme, through which Shantal Munro-Knight. ishment meted out they can rent the land at a ranged from community reduced rate. gramme is catering to cul- have been, what changes service for one offender to “They will be given tivators in Tier 1, which may need to be made and $1 200 to $3 500 for the some technical inputs as would be farms under an see if and how it can be other three guilty per- well. So for instance, as- acre. expanded to include oth- sons.The highest value of sistance with irrigation, She continued, “So if ers. Acknowledging that the cannabis found on assistance with pesticides, people can get together, the FEED programme’s each of the men was a fertilisers, etc., free. They that can mean 10 farmers, focus is food security, she mere $30. The penalisa- would have access to tech- or 15 farmers working on therefore made clear that tion should stop alto- nical persons as well who that five-acre lot and they do not have any in- gether. will work alongside with being able to be provided tention of intruding on the “The country has to stop them. So we’re starting with those inputs free of original aim of the initia- making criminals out of that as a pilot programme cost and this is being facil- tive. our citizens when they with five acres available,” itated through the “...We are definitely not can be better served in so- Dr. Munro-Knight indi- Ministry of Agriculture”. interested in intruding too ciety by creating means cated. Meanwhile, Programme much into that, all we’re for them to realistically The BMCLA’s CEO in- Administrator, Shanika trying to do is provide an play a role in the dicated however, that the Roberts-Odle added that opportunity and a space, Barbados Medicinal five aces were not limited after a year or two year of where we can, for those Cannabis Industry and to five farmers. Her com- the programme, they will small tier cultivators,” Democratic Labour Party spokesperson on Health our country’s economic ments came as she ex- then be able to assess how Roberts-Odle added. Courie Cox. advancement,” he said. plained that the pilot pro- successful the farmers (JRT) The Barbados Advocate Tuesday January 26, 2021 • 3

Look at students’ emotional, spiritual well-being AS thousands of students been allowed in the last attended online meetings ing. Health and Family Life programs that focus on click onto online academic term of the 2019-2020 outside of class time, so Grounded in the Power course, was “very little to lifeskill training to fit into classes each day, a plea is school year to host ‘The that shows how well these of Choice foundation, zero” in some schools. this new timetable,” he going out for time to be set Power of Choice’ program sessions were received,” he these sessions, which will “Students are missing added. aside for improving their in several primary and told the Barbados be offered within schools’ the opportunity be ex- However,Griffith said to emotional and spiritual secondary schools online, Advocate. Health and Family Life posed to the type of teach- combat this lack, the in- well-being. he revealed the interactive In fact, Griffith said that courses, will also teach ing that is available under stitute was currently People’s Development sessions were well re- at the end of that term students how to under- that subject,” he added. working to create online Specialist and Founder of ceived by the youth, often several guidance counsel- stand and use their tal- “With the radical sessions students could at- the FreeMind Institute going well beyond the al- lors reached out and re- ents and abilities in the change in terms of learn- tend outside of classroom Errol Griffith outlined lotted time. quested the institute set best way and how they ing in terms of no face to hours. that the Covid-19 pan- “We had our doubts at out goal setting online ses- could create visions for face and the number of “While we are happy to demic is having a serious first in hosting these on- sions for children, while their lives and plan to- days in which students do it during online hours and disruptive impact on line sessions, but the re- outlining their beliefs that wards their full purpose are actually at school, a lot for schools, there will be everyday life, and stu- sponse from the students these will help students and potential. of the primary focus in that option outside of dents were not exempted was so overwhelming as during this every chal- However, Griffith school is the academic and school, so we can help from this. they engaged us in what lenging time to engage lamented that the amount as a result there have reach students,” he em- Saying the institute had they had to say.Some even properly in online learn- of time now allowed to the been less opportunities for phasised. (JMB) A roundabout and right turn lane among proposals to improve congestion in Warrens Traffic study findings revealed

THE Ministry of Lodge junction, putting Transport, Works and in a right turn lane. Water Resources is These proposals are cur- taking steps to im- rently under the consid- prove to flow of traffic eration for recommenda- in the Warrens, St. tion to the Cabinet. Michael area. “At the Highway 2 Speaking to the media Jackson roundabout, we during a briefing on have to seek to improve Monday, Deputy Chief the capacity at that Technical Officer Design roundabout for motorists Services, Jason Bowen heading south, approach- said over the last few ing the junction from the months a traffic study north. We want to also at was conducted in the the next junction improve area. It focused on cap- the Highway 2 turing data along the Friendship Terrace junc- ABC Highway section. tion, this is the junction He said it was conducted by PriceSmart, that loca- “because we have noticed tion we are looking at over time that the con- putting a rotatory system gestion and delays to mo- [or] a roundabout to as- torists have increased”. sist there. Eden Lodge Pointing out the areas junction along Highway covered by this study he 2, we are also looking at said, “the two round- putting in a right turn abouts – one is Darcy lane along there. By put- Scott and the other is the ting in these structures Everton Weekes round- along this route, we are about and along Highway looking at reducing the Efforts have been made to enhance the road markings in area out front the Eunice Gibson Polyclinic in 2, which is from Jackson delays to motorists along Warrens. Here, Transport Works and Water Resources Minister, Ian Gooding- Edghill (front) and other down to Eden Lodge, tak- this section.” officials cross the road in this area. ing counts in that area. Also addressing the We have also taken traf- media, Transport Works fic data in the area, what and Water Resources we refer to as the Minister, Ian Gooding- Ministry to meet with PSV Warrens link road – Edghill said his ministry which is from Sol gas sta- through the Traffic tion coming right down to Management section Massy Supermarket “have completed a lot of owners, operators on matter area.” work and we are now in a Bowen said the study position to take informa- PSVs from Page 1 exit onto Eden Lodge” ap- fore we get to that, and I tive bodied to discuss the revealed that a number tion to the Cabinet of propriately and this too don’t want to get to that, I matter. He additionally of junctions were not per- Barbados in respect of Gooding- Edghill, who was causing traffic to back felt it appropriate to just said this week, an officer forming at optimum lev- initiatives to improve the spoke on Monday while in up. He again appeal for have the media briefing to from the Barbados els and a number of solu- flow of traffic in this gen- the carpark opposite the them to desist from their inform you so you can help Licensing Authority will tions were developed to eral area.” He addition- Polyclinic, also said it was actions. us get this message out.” be stationed in the “gen- improve this. Among the ally said his ministry has observed that PSV opera- “We have within the The Minister further eral vicinity until such proposals he said was a spoken to key stakehold- tors were not using the Road Traffic Act proce- said his Ministry will time we can see an im- placement of roundabout ers in the Warrens area lay-by “just beyond dures that we can employ meet with PSV operators provement in the traffic by the PriceSmart junc- about the enhancement Friendship but just before to facilitate the movement and owners as well as flow in this general area.” tion and at the Eden they hope to make.(MG) you take the right turn to of these vehicles but be- their various representa- (MG) 4• Tuesday January 26, 2021 The Barbados Advocate

Comissiong’s book a ‘gift to the people’

THE little-known story cated to Professor Abiyi graphics, well-researched of two Barbadians who Ford, one of two sons from and the narrative invokes went from quiet begin- the union and Professor a lasting pride within the nings to standing up as Cecil Crawford, the reader as we follow the part of the resistance Ambassador to CARI- journey of one of our to the Italian invasion COM noted that the book Barbadian sons and of Ethiopia serves as was not only about the daughters. Indeed it is a the centrepiece in love between the two, but love story for all ages – Ambassador David also a love for Africa and young and old. For all Comissiong’s latest Ethiopia. time – past, present and work – ‘The Pan- Contributions came future,” Dr. Belgrave said. African Love Story of from noted veteran pan- The book is printed lo- Arnold and Mignon africanist Queen Mother cally by Panagraphix and Ford’. Dr Myrna Belgrave who distributed by Chattel Glowing with pride as was also present at the House Books in physical he officially revealed his launch. She called the and electronic volumes, new book to the world on work a narrative of love and Ambassador Sunday evening, on many levels, intertwin- Comissiong is calling it a Ambassador Comissiong ing the pair’s love for sev- gift to the people. “We streamed the event from eral ideals inclusive of have to give our people the Clement Payne music, culture, ancestral their history. Cultural Centre. history and family. “Such Unfortunately many of Stating that the stories love produces a narrative our people do not know of the husband and wife that is fit for scripting a who they really are.What struck a chord with him book, even for stage or their real capacities are. and inspired him since screen. Fit for inspiring Because they have a dis- learning about them in and giving good connec- torted view of their his- A painting of Arnold Ford by local artist David ‘Guru’ McClean hangs in the the early 80s, Comissiong tions to one’s ancestral tory.They have a distorted background as Ambassador David Comissiong speaks about his new book. said that he knew then history and one’s country- view of the journey and that he would someday men. The author, the achievements of their With the book set in the work as it was written for adults, for mature people. produce a work that Ambassador David forefathers and foremoth- early 1900s as Ford was the people. “The book was It is written for the entire would help to tell the sto- Comissiong has woven ers. And those of us who born in 1877, just 39 years consciously designed for a population. It is giving our ries of these heroes and these levels of love into know the true story, we after the abolition of slav- mass audience. This book people an extremely im- bring them to the atten- this narrative. It is de- have a duty to share that ery in Barbados, is written for our people. portant component of tion of our people. tailed, rich, informative, story.We are a remark- Comissiong urged every- This book is written for their history,” he said. With the work dedi- engaging, filled with able people!” he said. one to pick up the 97-page teenagers, for young (MP) Broomes: Common Entrance Exam needs to change

A VETERAN educator is remediation, Class 3 no longer be linked to- was the community high suggesting that rather again, and then the exam gether and secondary school and I don’t see than abandoning the that they do in Class 4 schools would have chil- anything wrong with Common Entrance could be worth 50 percent dren with mixed abilities, that. I don’t think that Examination, the of the mark, or whatever as is currently the case our education system Ministry of Education percentage of the overall with our primary schools. should be discriminating should employ continu- mark that is agreed on... “Tradition is fine, we against our taxpayers,” ous assessment across Also, taking all the chil- have the established he maintained. the primary schools, as dren that get 80 and 90 older secondary schools Meanwhile, on the mat- well as improve how stu- percent and sending because of tradition, but ter of the proposal by the dents are allocated to sec- them to one or two once we start making teachers’ unions to defer ondary schools. schools and those that get sure that all the exit exams this year,he Retired principal Jeff 40 and 50 percent to one students have equal op- described it as a “knee Broomes said that while or two schools, I don’t like portunity, all of that will jerk reaction”, which he firmly supports the that. I think we should level out”. failed to consider all the Common Entrance pay more attention to ge- His comments came as implications. Examination, he believes ographic location,” he maintained that stu- “So we are saying that that it has to change Broomes said in an inter- dents can get first class children who are four and somewhat, contending view with The educational opportuni- five years old should that the idea of a one-off Barbados Advocate. ties at every school in this not go to school then? test, is one that our soci- Broomes is dead set country, even though the How will they start ety has outgrown. against children having older secondary schools their schooling if there Instead, he maintained to travel long distances are highly sought after. will be blockage?” he that a standard national to get to secondary “I went to school at queried. continuous assessment school, contending that Coleridge and Parry and Adamant that he does system across private all students should be at- I was as good as any not like the idea of defer- and public primary tending schools closer to Harrison College or ring any of those crucial schools must become the where they reside, as Combermere boy…Think exams, he insisted there order of the day. happens in the larger of the schools in the big- is ample time to ensure “I think we should be countries. He explained ger countries, I went to that students are prop- doing continuous assess- that in that regard stu- high school in New York erly prepared to sit those ment from Class 1 with dents with similar aca- for two years, it was not exams when the time Veteran educator Jeff Broomes remediation, Class 2 with demic attributes would based on any ability, it comes. (JRT) The Barbados Advocate Tuesday January 26, 2021 • 5

COVID-19 update: Fourteen new cases, 15 recovered

THE island recorded one tests conducted by the five are individuals who members and 258 in- COVID-19 related death Best-dos Santos Public would have been sent pre- mates. – a 91-year-old woman – Health Laboratory, while viously to the Harrison To date, Barbados has on Sunday, January 24. 15 persons were released Point Isolation Facility for recorded 1,401 cases – 553 This brings the total num- from isolation. assessment. females and 848 males, ber of deaths since March The number of active There were no new pos- and 649 persons have re- 2020, to ten. cases now stands at 742. itive cases recorded at covered. Fourteen new positive The new positives com- Her Majesty’s Prisons The public health labo- cases were also recorded prise seven men and Dodds, so the cases there ratory has so far com- yesterday from the 262 seven women. Of these, remain at 360 - 102 staff pleted 99,799 tests.

Barbados Health Minister Lt. Colonel Jeffrey Bostic Still unsure if UK strain is in Barbados

BARBADOS still re- quired of us and we have Every life mains in the dark as submitted samples,” he to whether a more stated during a recent contagious strain of Covid-19 update press Covid-19 has reached conference at Illaro these shores, even as Court. lost is tragic the island has now Bostic suggested the moved into the cate- delay was due to the fact VACCINE from “Vaccine nationalism gory of community that other countries were Back Page might serve short-term spread. also sending their sam- political goals. But it’s in While cases of the UK ples to that facility to be Dr. Ghebreyesus declared every nation’s own variant of the Covid-19 tested. that the world stands on medium and long-term have been confirmed in “Remember there the brink of a cata- economic interest to sup- Jamaica and Trinidad, would be a queue at the strophic moral failure if port vaccine equity.Until Health Minister Lt. CARPHA lab, because it it doesn’t deliver equi- we end the pandemic Colonel Jeffrey Bostic is not only dealing with table access to vaccines. everywhere, we won’t end said the island is still Barbados but the He said that two new it anywhere.” awaiting results from region, but we are trying studies show that it “As we speak, rich samples sent to the desperately to get back wouldn’t just be a moral countries are rolling out Caribbean Public Health those results as quickly failure, it would be an vaccines, while the Agency (CARPHA) in as we can. I would have economic failure. The world’s least-developed Trinidad. indicated that whether new report from the countries watch and “The officials at the or not the variant is International Labour wait. Every day that Best Dos Santos here, and I am not saying Organization analyses passes, the divide grows Laboratory as well as the we do not want to know, the impact of the pan- larger between the Chief Medical Officer are we obviously do but what demic on the global world’s haves and have in contact with the offi- we are trying to do in labour market, while the nots,” Dr. Ghebreyesus cials at CARPHA, and I terms of the protocols second study, commis- said, adding “The believe we will get some and following the public sioned by the COVID-19 pandemic has information in the next health advice, that re- International Chamber reminded all of us that coming days in relation mains in place irrespec- of Commerce Research health and economics are to that, but we do not tive of what variant Foundation, makes a closely connected, and have any information on comes our way at this strong economic case for that we are all in this to- World Health Organisation Director-General it at the moment, but we point in time,” he contin- vaccine equity. gether”. (TL) Dr.Tedros Ghebreyesus. have done what was re- ued. (JMB) 6 • Tuesday January 26, 2021 The Barbados Advocate

Space should be New Global reserved Coalition launched to honour Barrow to address impacts HERITAGE from Back Page Turning his attention to of Climate Change speak about the former of- ficial residence of the UK Prime Minister Coalition will work to Coalition to set the Father of Independence, Boris Johnson has an- turn international politi- agenda ahead of COP26. Wells said if it will be nounced a new inter- cal commitments made “Let’s work together to leased to the Duke of national coalition to through the United adapt, to become more re- Edinburgh’s International tackle the impacts of Nations Call for Action silient, and to save lives Award Barbados Charity, climate change. on Adaptation and and livelihoods all when the renovations are In a virtual address to Resilience into on-the- around the world.” completed an area inside the Netherlands-hosted ground support for vul- COP26 President- should be dedicated to ho- Climate Adaptation nerable communities. Designate Alok Sharma nouring Barrow’s memory. Chairman of the Pan African Coalition of Summit, the first ever Many countries across said: "We know that the “There must be a point Organisations (PACO), Reverend Wayne Onkphra global summit focused the world are already ex- most vulnerable are at of compromise whereby if Wells. solely on adaptation and periencing the impacts of the greatest risk from cli- they so decide that the leg- resilience, the Prime climate change, from ex- mate change, and that islation is plastered in icated because this build- of Caribbean unity, of sov- Minister launched the treme hurricanes in the they have done the least stone…, they must be a ing is where the major ereignty,of identity,this is Adaptation Action Caribbean to forest fires to cause it. Action to ad- space in this building ded- policies of Independence, the place where those Coalition. in Australia and recent dress this and build re- ideas were crafted. So in a Developed by the UK in cyclones in Mozambique. silience is needed now, spirit of compromise, there partnership with Saint Without action, many before more people lose should be a space etched Lucia, Egypt, more will experience sig- lives or livelihoods. for the memory of the Bangladesh, Malawi, the nificant disruption and “I am calling on all Skipper. There must be Netherlands and the extreme weather, devas- countries to come for- that space.” United Nations, this new tating communities and ward with ambitious livelihoods. adaptation plans. This important new coalition Early measures would will crucially focus minds be of great benefit around the world to ac- With support, countries celerate adaptation deliv- and communities can ery in the areas most in adapt and build re- need." silience to the impacts of The Coalition will draw climate change. on the world-wide expert- Measures like early ise of scientists, busi- warning systems for nesses, civil society and storms, investing in flood more, and will act as a drainage and drought re- forum for developing and sistant crops are cost- developed countries to effective, saving not just share knowledge and money, but lives and best practice on local, re- livelihoods. gional and global solu- The UK for example, is tions to deal with climate experiencing more high change. rainfall events as a result The UN High-Level of climate change. As a Climate Champions’ result the British Race To Resilience cam- Government has commit- paign and the new ted an additional £5.2 bil- Dutch-led Adaptation lion to new flood and Action Agenda will help coastal defence the Coalition host a schemes. series of sector specific Prime Minister Boris events, bringing together Johnson said at the governments, the private Adaptation Summit: “It sector, communities and is undeniable that cli- funders to deliver action mate change is already to safeguard people upon us and is already and economies from the devastating lives and impacts of climate economies. We must change. adapt to our changing cli- The UK is already tak- mate, and we must do so ing action both at home now. and internationally to “I’ll be making the need improve resilience to cli- for a resilient recovery a mate change, becoming priority of the UK’s G7 one of the first countries presidency this year. To in the world to fulfil a key make sure we get not just commitment of the Paris warm words but real Agreement by publishing change, I am today its Adaptation launching an all-new Communication at the Adaptation Action end of last year. The Barbados Advocate Tuesday January 26, 2021 • 7

China ensures smooth China plans to expand free trade transport of life necessities amid network, accelerate FTA talks CHINA has planned to Pacific Partnership expand its network of (CPTPP), Gao said. epidemic free trade and is will- “Meanwhile, we will BEIJING – China is spar- National Development ing to sign more free step up efforts to enhance ing no efforts to ensure the and Reform Commission trade agreements the levels of present FTAs smooth transportation of (NDRC). (FTAs) with its trade by actively exploring free life necessities in key In addition, priority partners to jointly pro- trade rules that are inte- COVID-19 epidemic areas, should be given to vehicles mote free and conven- grated into international including Beijing, Hebei, used for transporting life ient trade and invest- common rules while in Jilin and Heilongjiang, the necessities, while postal ment, Gao Feng, line with our own need for country’s top economic and express services spokesperson of the reform and development,” planner said Saturday. should be smoothed. Ministry of Commerce he said. To this end, various rel- The number of vehicles said at a regular press He pointed out that the evant departments have entering Beijing and briefing on Thursday. country will further im- issued notices, requiring Hebei for fresh agricul- The country will boost prove the proportion of that unreasonable restric- tural products has China-Japan-South Korea goods for zero tariffs, fur- tions on freight transport remained stable, and the FTA talks and free ther relax market access should be lifted, and transportation and supply trade talks with Gulf into the country’s services COVID-19 prevention, of daily necessities such as Cooperation Council, trade and investment sec- control and inspection grain, oil, meat, eggs, milk, Israel and Norway, while tors, and actively talks on measures as well as fruits and vegetables have actively considering join- new rules such as digital traffic conditions should be been guaranteed all over ing the Comprehensive economy and environmen- announced in a timely the country, said an and Progressive tal protection. manner, according to the official from the NDRC. Agreement for Trans- Gao said that MOF- COM will strengthen pro- motion and training relat- ing to FTAs already signed, to ensure the deals Xi’s discourses on building China’s will benefit more enter- prises and individuals. He said last week that strength in cyberspace published the country’s process of ratifying the Regional Ministry of Commerce (MOC) spokesperson Gao BEIJING – A compilation of the CPC Central cyber and information un- Comprehensive Economic Feng gestures at a regular press conference of the discourses of Xi Committee, is available dertakings in the new era. Partnership, beginning in in Beijing, capital of China, November 21, 2019. Jinping, general secretary nationwide. The book contains December 2020, is moving Chinese and US economic and trade teams will of the Communist Party of Xi’s discourses, along excerpts from reports, along as expected, and the continue to maintain close communication, the China (CPC) Central with a series of new ideas speeches, instructions and government aims to com- spokesperson said Thursday. Committee, on building and viewpoints he has put letters Xi made or wrote plete it within a six-month China’s strength in cyber- forward on the subject of between March 4, 2013 period. opening moves and rule- be organised to help local space has been published. building China’s strength and November 23, 2020. Relevant government based obligations could be governments, companies The book, compiled by in cyberspace, constitute a Some of its contents have departments have issued fully acted upon, Gao said, and intermediary organi- the Institute of Party fundamental guideline for been made public for the duty lists in keeping to the noting that training re- sations learn the RCEP History and Literature the development of China’s first time. RCEP lines so that all the lated to the trade deal will rules.

China transforms its foreign assistance BASED on its long-term and a defender of the Africa Cooperation, and experience in foreign as- international order. established the South- sistance and South-South Xu attributes the South Cooperation cooperation, China is change to several consid- Assistance Fund. transforming its interna- erations. While the future From 2013 to 2018, tional development coop- of all countries is even China allocated $41.4 bil- eration. On January 10, more closely connected in lion for international de- the State Council today’s world, common velopment cooperation in Information Office issued challenges, from financial three categories – grants, a white paper to indicate crises to public health interest-free loans and the change and the future emergencies, have become concessional loans, with direction in the new era. more frequent and severe the least developed coun- It is the first time that a in recent years. tries in Asia and Africa white paper was issued on Also, the global supply being the main recipients. “international develop- of public goods is in In recent years, the Belt ment cooperation” instead shortage, especially and Road Initiative has of “foreign assistance,” in areas such as peaceful been synergising with Xu Xiuli, dean of the development and national national development College of International governance, and the gap strategies such as Development and Global between different regions, Pakistan’s Vision 2025, the Tunisian President Kais Saied (centre) visits a hospital built with Chinese assis- Agriculture at China nationalities and cultures Philippines’ massive infra- tance in Sfax, Tunisia, on December 10, 2020. Agricultural University, is becoming harder to structure projects under told Global Times. bridge. its Build, Build, Build The transformation in- China is therefore programme, and the providing goods and ma- lion were cancelled, Rommel Banlaoi, cludes new models, part- expanding its interna- Bright Road initiative of terials, and conducting Chinese medical workers President of the Philippine nerships and platforms tional development coop- Kazakhstan. It also technical cooperation, have served in over Association for Chinese and better coordination. eration and diversifying supports regional plans there are other forms of 70 countries and regions Studies, called China’s China will continue to its forms.For example, it including Agenda 2063, assistance.From 2012 to while young volunteers approach a vision that cooperate on international has introduced new mech- the development vision of 2018, emergency humani- and volunteer Chinese- can be shared in development as a builder anisms such as the Belt the African Union. tarian assistance was language teachers went the developing world, of world peace, a contribu- and Road Initiative and In addition to undertak- extended to 60 countries to work in over particularly by neigh- tor to global prosperity the Forum on China- ing engineering projects, and debts worth $645 mil- 80 countries. bours. 8 • Tuesday January 26, 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 Effort to put Tubman on CXC battle $20 bill resumed under Biden LAST year, in the midst of a pandemic, several The Biden administra- Department is taking putting the iconic aboli- freedom before the Civil students and parents came together to protest tion is looking to revamp steps to resume efforts to tionist on the paper War. the allocation of grades and methodology used by the effort to place put Harriet Tubman on currency in 2016. Obama-era Treasury the Caribbean Examinations Council to grade its Harriet Tubman on the the front of the new The goal was for the Secretary Jack Lew first CSEC and CAPE examinations. The arguments $20 bill, replacing $20 notes. It’s important replacement of Jackson, announced the change in made by the aggrieved persons were that the former president Andrew that our notes, our the seventh US presi- 2016 after a viral online grades received by many of the students were a far Jackson. money... reflect the dent, to take place campaign to feature cry from the grades projected by their teachers and “I was here when we history and diversity of in 2020. a woman on the by the students themselves. announced that, and it our country and Harriet Tubman would be the currency. Teachers, no doubt, may blame themselves in was very exciting and Tubman’s image gracing first black woman and In 2020, Trump part for any grades received by their students hasn’t moved forward the new $20 note the first African administration Treasury which were lower than expected. This might be yet,” White House Press will certainly reflect American to appear on Secretary Steven because many teachers develop a formula Secretary Jen Psaki, who that.” US currency. Born Mnuchin announced that for success perfected through years of trial and also served in the Psaki added that the around 1820, Tubman the new $20 bill would error for use with their students, to provide Obama administration, administration is trying escaped slavery and not be released until them with the potential to obtain the highest told reporters during to find ways to “speed up later became a “conduc- 2030, and the next possible grades. This is a major part of the job of a briefing yesterday af- that effort.” tor” for the Underground administration’s secre- a teacher and to put effort into developing such a ternoon. The Obama adminis- Railroad, where she led tary would make the system and receive sub-par results can “The Treasury tration had first proposed enslaved people to decision on the change. affect the stability of the education system, leading to wide spread confusion for teachers as they can no longer make helpful predictions for their students. Unexpectedly low grades would surely have lead Wealth increase of ten men during to the disappointment of both teachers and students who had already made plans to enter tertiary level programmes at universities and pandemic ‘could buy vaccines for all’ colleges worldwide. This disappointment was felt across the region as persons from several THE combined wealth of while the real economy something radical about ex-wife of Jeff Bezos, territories expressed experiencing the same ques- ten men increased during faces the deepest reces- building back fairer to revealed she had donated tionable grades. the coronavirus pan- sion in a century, it says. think about wealth taxes, more than $4 billion It is now common knowledge that a group demic by $540 billion Worldwide, billionaires’ to think about corpora- (£3bn) to food banks and of interested parties titled “The Group of (£400 billion), Oxfam has wealth increased by $3.9 tion taxes, to think about emergency relief funds Concerned Parents of Barbados” are preparing to found. trillion between March increasing the basic in four months. take legal action against CXC. The group has This amount would 18 and December 31, social floor for every In a blog post, Ms Scott retained legal counsel to bring a class action suit be enough to prevent 2020 and now stands at citizen,” Danny said she wanted to help against the council. This suggests that any student everyone in the world $11.95 trillion – which is Sriskandarajah, Chief Americans who were who suffered loss due to CXC’S adjusted from falling into poverty equivalent to what G20 Executive of Oxfam GB, struggling because of the assessment methods could be represented as part because of the virus, governments have spent told the BBC. pandemic. of the class of individuals. This type of legal action and pay for a vaccine in response to the With reference to the As of June last year, lowers legal costs, prevents individuals from for all, the NGO said. pandemic, the report UK, he said imposing a Bezos was said to have having to seek individual representation to make Its report found the adds. tax could raise millions. donated $125 million their claims and allows for use of multiple total wealth of billion- The ten richest people, to the coronavirus effort. sources of evidence provided by the interested aires was equivalent whose fortunes rose by Aren’t the world’s Twitter co-founder parties. to the entire spending by $540 billion since March wealthiest doing their Jack Dorsey announced The situation was further aggravated by the all G20 governments 2020, include Amazon bit? in April that he was mov- original response of the CXC which appeared to on recovering from the founder Jeff Bezos, Tesla Yes – some are. There ing $1billion of his assets ignore and dismiss the claims of Caribbean virus. founder Elon Musk and have been a relatively into a fund to support people. Since CXC is funded by regional states, The charity is urging Facebook founder Mark high number of charita- pandemic relief efforts this action puts the council in a precarious governments to consider Zuckerberg. ble mega-donations since and other causes. This position as any withdrawal from use of the taxes on the super-rich. The report said that the pandemic began, represents about a examination body could possibly affect the However while the for- Bezos had earned so with celebrities, sports quarter of his $3.9 billion legitimacy of its examinations and certifications tunes of the wealthy may much by September 2020 stars and business net worth. worldwide. have soared during the that he could have given leaders responding Harry Potter author JK Still, it is hoped that the situation does pandemic, there have all 876 000 Amazon to the Covid-19 emer- Rowling has donated £1 not require a full and protracted legal battle also been some notable employees a $105 000 gency. million to help homeless and that some alternative remedy can be contributions to the bonus and still been as In an October report, people and those affected presented to those students if it is decided that emergency response wealthy as he was before UBS said 209 billionaires by domestic abuse CXC’s actions were the cause of their subpar by the world’s richest peo- the pandemic. had committed a total during the pandemic. grades. ple. This compares with the equivalent to $7.2 billion Meanwhile, Microsoft In the press release made by the group it was Oxfam’s report, the world’s poorest, for whom from March to June 2020 founder Bill Gates and stated that they recognised that there were many Inequality Virus, has recovery could take more to fight Covid-19. his wife Melinda have instruments available to them in their tool kit. been published as global than a decade. Oxfam es- “They have reacted committed $305 million The language was strong and using the process of leaders gather virtually timates that between 200 quickly, in a way that’s for vaccines, treatment a class action law suit at this early stage suggests for the World Economic million and 500 million akin to disaster relief, and diagnostic develop- that this group and its supporters are serious Forum’s “Davos more people were living providing unrestricted ment through their about having their grievances heard and Dialogue” meeting. in poverty in 2020, re- grants to allow grantees charitable foundation. about receiving satisfaction for the affected Unprecedented support versing the decline in to decide how best to The Bill and Melinda students. from governments for global poverty seen over use funds,” the report Gates Foundation is also The entire region will be paying close attention their economies saw the the last two decades. added. the third-largest donor to this matter because it affects the future of our stock market boom, driv- “We think that this is... Last month, to the World Health youth and has far reaching implications for ing up billionaire wealth an opportunity to do MacKenzie Scott, the Organization. each individual educational system. In our view it is a matter that should be resolved with Telephone: 467-2000 News Fax: 434-1000 News Editor: Dorian Bryan Executive Editor: Allison Downes alacrity to prevent a recurrence of these 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 issues for the upcoming 2021 examination Publisher: Sir Anthony Bryan periods. @The Barbados Advocate @barbadosadvocate Tuesday January 26, 2021 • 9

UN: Covid jobs crisis US Supreme Court ‘most severe’ since 1930s dismisses challenges to Trump’s business profits THE pandemic caused ILO’s director-general an “unprecedented” hit Guy Ryder. THE US Supreme Court the cases out, so the pres- to the global economy yesterday tossed out two ident took his appeals to last year, destroying the ‘Most severe crisis lawsuits claiming that the Supreme Court. Both equivalent of 225 mil- since 1930s’ Donald Trump’s business lawsuits involved the lion full-time jobs, the Less than 3% of the world’s dealings as president Constitution’s emolu- United Nations has workers are living in violated the Constitution’s ments clauses, which said. places with economy-wide ban on receiving financial forbid the president from The crisis caused an shutdowns, compared to a benefits from states or receiving “any present, 8.8% drop in working peak of more than 40% last foreign officials. emolument, office or title hours - four times more April, the ILO said. The cases raised a novel of any kind whatever from than followed the 2008 Still, the damage in 2020 question about a presi- any king, prince, or foreign Donald Trump. financial crisis. was even worse than dent’s ability to receive state” or any state in the The UN said looking at the ILO predicted last income from businesses US. the opportunity,by enrich- job cuts alone “drastically” spring, when it estimated ILO’s director-general patronized by government Maryland and ing the president, to understated the damage. that four in five Guy Ryder. officials. However once Washington contended obtain favourable govern- It also warned that people’s jobs had been Trump left office, it was that the president improp- mental treatment from recovery remains uncer- affected by full or partial the ILO said. assumed the cases would erly benefited financially the president and the tain, despite hope that closures and predicted a Without government be dismissed as moot be- whenever foreign or state executive branch,” it said. vaccines will spur an 6.8% fall in working hours. support schemes, the de- cause the constitutional governments patronised After the presidential economic rebound. “This has been the most clines amount to a loss of provision would no longer the Trump Hotel on election, the Justice Working hours in 2021 severe crisis for the $3.7 trillion (£2.7tn) in in- apply to him – leaving Pennsylvania Avenue. Department urged the are likely to remain more world of work since come globally – about 4.4% unanswered the legal Their lawsuits said gov- Supreme Court to dismiss than 3% lower than they the Great Depression of of overall economic output questions they raised. ernment officials wanted the cases and wipe out were in 2019 – roughly the the 1930s,” Ryder told – which Ryder described The issue arose shortly to curry favor with him, so lower court rulings that equivalent of 90 million reporters in a virtual as “extraordinary”. after Trump took office. they patronized in his found a violation of the full-time jobs, predicts briefing. Regions such as Latin The attorneys general of hotel to the disadvantage emoluments clauses. the report, by the UN’s The ILO said roughly America, the Caribbean, Maryland and the District of D.C.’s convention Allowing them to stand International Labor half of the hours lost were southern Europe and of Columbia challenged center and Maryland’s would leave “an erroneous Organization (ILO). due to firms cutting back southern Asia were his receipt of profits from National Harbor develop- decision on the books that However it cautioned on work. particularly affected. the Trump International ment, both of which earn this Court has not had a that the downturn could Employment also The losses also dispro- Hotel in Washington, a local tax revenue and help meaningful opportunity to be worse, if vaccine distri- dropped by 114 million portionately fell on women few blocks from the White area businesses. review,” government bution is slow and global compared to 2019, as about and young people. House. And a nonprofit A federal appeals court lawyers said. governments do not 33 million people lost jobs, The agency said the re- group, Citizens for sided with the New York In a brief order, the provide the economic stim- while the rest became “in- bound in the second half Responsibility and Ethics groups making a similar Supreme Court dismissed ulus expected. active” – either giving up of 2020 appears to have in Washington, raised sim- emoluments claim. the cases and ordered the “The signs of recovery work or looking for a job. been stronger than ilar concerns about the “The president’s estab- lower courts to vacate we see are encouraging, Overall, participation in expected. Trump International lishments offer govern- their rulings, wiping but they are fragile the labour force dropped However it is likely to Hotel in New York. ment patrons something the earlier decisions off and highly uncertain, and by 2.2 percentage points remain uneven,“threaten- Though Trump’s that the plaintiffs cannot: the books. we must remember last year, compared to just ing to increase inequality lawyers fought the law- that no country or group a 0.2 percentage point drop within and between suits aggressively, lower can recover alone,” said between 2008 and 2009, countries”. courts declined to throw BANK RATES Commercial bank rates to the public at the close of business yesterday by the Central Bank of Barbados. Mastercard to push up fees for UK Valid for January 26, 2021 Notes: Currency Buying Selling Belizean Dollar 1.00000 1.00000 purchases from European Union Canadian Dollar 1.54993 1.59578 East Caribbean $ 0.73704 0.74445 MASTERCARD is to raise of big banks, so that its With Covid restrictions rity and innovation. This Euro 2.37872 2.47888 the fees it charges mer- customers can use their bringing their own time, however, the trade Pound Sterling 2.67811 2.79089 chants when UK cardhold- payment networks. challenges, businesses, body which represents United States Dollar 1.98000 2.02857 ers buy goods and services From October, Master- especially smaller ones, them has declined to Demand/Sight: online from the EU by card said it would increase may be compelled to pass comment on the rises. Currency Buying Selling Belizean Dollar 0.99688 1.00313 fivefold. these fees to 1.5% on every on the costs to consumers. However Mastercard Canadian Dollar 1.55876 1.59438 It has sparked fears that transaction, up from 0.3%. And it’s not just items said that since the end of East Caribbean Dollar 0.73843 0.74306 consumer prices could rise The EU introduced a cap crossing borders. The the Brexit transition Euro 2.41362 2.46350 if merchants choose to pass on such fees in 2015 after payments for most items period, the cap no longer Guyana Dollar 0.00943 0.00949 on those costs, especially concerns they pushed bought on Amazon in the applied to many payments Pound Sterling 2.71741 2.77356 on items not available prices up for consumers UK are processed via its between the UK and United States Dollar 1.99000 2.02768 from UK retailers. and unfairly burdened Luxembourg headquar- European Economic Area Telegraphic Transfer Transactions with air- companies. ters. (which also includes Currency Buying Selling lines, hotels, car rentals British customers With the increase not Iceland, Liechtenstein and Belizean Dollar 0.99688 1.00313 and holiday firms based makes tens of billions of coming in for several Norway). Canadian Dollar 1.56171 1.59438 East Caribbean Dollar 0.73843 0.74306 in the EU could all be pounds of purchases every months, international “As a result of the Euro 2.41816 2.46350 affected. year from European mer- companies may look at UK leaving the EEA, Guyana Dollar 0.00943 0.00949 The credit card giant chants on credit cards ways to reclassify UK Mastercard will adapt in- Pound Sterling 2.72252 2.77356 attributed the move to the alone – and the hike in fees sales, to avoid the charges. terchange rates on UK United States Dollar 1.99375 2.02768 UK leaving the EU. from Mastercard will af- Mastercard is imple- cards to the commitments It said that only online fect the majority of those. menting the rises simply it gave the European INDICATIVE RATES FOR SOME REGIONAL sales would be affected and The increase may be rel- as it’s no longer bound by Commission in 2019 for CURRENCIES AS ADVISED BY THE that “in practice” UK atively small but it’s sig- the restrictions imposed by non-EEA card transac- RESPECTIVE CENTRAL BANKS consumers would not nificant, coming at a time the UK being in the EU. tions,” the company said. N.B.: These rates are not meant to be used for trading. notice the change. when retailers may face The banks which receive “In practice, only EEA BDS$ Guyana Dollar 0.00946 The change affects extra paperwork and the fees have said in the merchants making e-com- Jamaica Dollar 0.01374 the “interchange” fees checks – higher costs – for past that they are invested merce sales to UK card- T&T Dollar 0.29620 Mastercard sets on behalf goods coming into the UK. in areas such as card secu- holders will see a change.” 10 • Tuesday January 26, 2021 The Barbados Advocate

Moderna says it believes vaccine will work against new variants MODERNA said yesterday in the virus may make variants. it believes its COVID-19 vaccines less effective. “It is a little worrisome that vaccine protects against Jefferies analyst Michael Yee you see a lesser neutralizing new variants found in said in a research note that it antibody response, but that Britain and South Africa, was encouraging that the doesn’t necessarily mean that although it will test a new Moderna testing showed that you are unprotected,” he said, booster shot aimed at the even against the variant found noting that even these lower South Africa variant after in South Africa, the antibody levels may still be enough to concluding that the response produced by its protect against serious antibody response could mRNA-1273 vaccine was still infections. be diminished. “above the levels” that provide “The goal of this vaccine is to The company said in a press protection. keep you out of the hospital release that it found no Yee also said the speed with and to keep you out of the reduction in the antibody which Moderna was able to morgue. If you get a response against the variant design a new booster shot symptomatic infection or found in Britain. Against the candidate was proof of the mildly symptomatic infection variant found in South Africa, flexibility of the new mRNA that is not a burden to the it found a reduced response technology upon which it is healthcare system,” Offit said. A doctor prepares a Moderna vaccine Covid-19 for an inhabi- but still believed its two-dose based. Moderna said the new tant of the "Home for the Elderly Kamenec" in Ostrava, regimen would provide Dr. Paul Offit, an infectious booster shot could be made Czech Republic, on January 14, 2021. protection. disease expert at the available in future if evidence Moderna shares rose nearly University of Pennsylvania were to emerge that protection disclosed results against the health officials expect it to be 10%, or $12.40, to $143.85 in and a member of the U.S. Food declined. South Africa variant. the dominant strain in the morning trading. and Drug Administration’s Pfizer Inc and BioNTech SE That variant first found in United States within 6 weeks. The emergence of new vaccine advisory panel said he have also said tests showed Britain has caused a massive Moderna said it plans to variants in Britain, South was only mildly concerned that their vaccine is effective surge in cases there and has publish data from its tests Africa and Brazil has created the vaccine would not be against the variant found in also been found in more than a against the variants on the some concern that mutations protective against the Britain, but have not yet dozen U.S. states. U.S. public website bioRxiv. The truth about Yoni steam

ON FACEBOOK’S tighten and enhance the area. marketplace, Barbadians are In countries where the practice advertising a product called is common women use the yoni steam. In a photo, there is technique to maintain a small package and a plastic “wellness and feminine container that looks similar to a identity”. foot bath. But don’t be fooled, Other women believe it will buyers should do their research improve male sexual pleasure. first as this “therapeutic” device Fertility, healing, treatment of can result in serious injury to a headaches, reduce menstrual female’s lower regions. cramps, reduce stress are all cured allegedly by vaginal Benefits of steaming steaming. Health and Wellness practitioners often market the It’s dangerous, no evidence of benefits of saunas to relax its effectiveness muscles, loosen stiff joints, Steam is heated water and improve circulation, reduce this can cause burns. According stress, and release toxins. to medical doctors and Steam facials are believed to gynaecologists, vaginal clear oily and blocked pores and steaming can burn the eliminate blackheads. But reproductive organs if the steam can harm a person water is too hot. The oils and especially if that individual has herbs can cause allergic been exposed to it for a long This product known as yoni steam can cause vaginal irritation, allergic reactions, bacterial reactions and bacterial period. infection, or in severe cases burns to the reproductive organs. infections. It is particularly dangerous History of Yoni Steam women in Africa, Central supposed to rejuvenate the with warm water along with for pregnant women as the Yoni steam or vaginal America, and Asia. Like reproductive organs. Women sit some aromatic herbs or oils. treatment can harm the steaming has been used by douching, vaginal steaming is over a wide container filled The idea is that the steam will fetus. The Barbados Advocate Tuesday January 26, 2021 • 11 Bahamas Gov’t to Homeless people in J’ca urged extend state of emergency until May to use shelters after 5 killed KINGSTON, Jamaica – PRIME Minister of the we are doing well Minister of Local Bahamas Dr Hubert however we are letting Government and Minnis gave notice in the our guards down which Rural Development, House of Assembly can have a devastating Desmond McKenzie Monday morning of his effect on the country has condemned administration’s intent to going forward,” he said. yesterday morning’s extend the country’s state He pointed to the attacks on six of emergency until May number of funerals with homeless men in the 23. attendees exceeding the Corporate Area Dr Minnis told amount of people allowed that left five of them Parliament that while the and Junkanoo groups dead. country was doing well in engaging in rush outs as In a statement keeping COVID-19 an example of people yesterday, the minister infections low, people becoming too relaxed. expressed shock at the were letting their guards The country has been killings noting that, “we down. under a state of have since learned that “I want to remind the emergency since March they were all chopped by Bahamian public that yes 2020. their attacker or attackers.” “While these are clearly horrific and criminal acts, I am left to The police have begun investigating the circumstances around yesterday wonder if this is the morning’s attacks on members of the homeless population. outcome of an outburst of madness. It challenges “Even as the police me to do even more for work to solve these our homeless assaults and murders, I population,” the minister am appealing to our noted. homeless people to make “Although we provide a greater use of these full range of services at facilities that are the drop-in centres, dedicated to them. including overnight They are staffed by accommodation, many of committed professionals our homeless brothers who continue to and sisters use them, but provide total care for all prefer to stay on the who visit,” he streets, thus making said. them even more “This incident also vulnerable to organised revives the daily or random attacks,” he challenge to us all to be a added. far gentler society, and to Mckenzie appealed to ensure that the members of the vulnerable among homeless population us are never seen or to make use of treated as expendable,” Minister of Local Government and Rural Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis. shelters. he added. Development, Desmond McKenzie. EU urges dialogue in Venezuela to set up new elections BRUSSELS – The EU foreign ministers presidential elections.” whose results they cannot democratic opposition.” had clung to power after European Union called said in a statement that Once a wealthy oil endorse, the ministers said The opposition leader undemocratic elections. yesterday for broad “the only way out of the nation,Venezuela is mired the 27-nation bloc stands claimed presidential Yesterday’s statement political talks in Venezuela crisis in Venezuela is to in a deep economic crisis, ready to send an observer powers in early 2019 as said that the EU considers to set up new elections, and resume political which critics blame on two mission should new polls head of Venezuela’s Guaidó and other warned that it stands negotiations promptly and decades of failed socialist take place. National Assembly. opposition officials “to be ready to slap sanctions on to urgently establish a policies that have left the They called for the A coalition of more than important actors and more senior Venezuelan Venezuelan-led dialogue nation bankrupt and its “freedom and safety” of all 50 nations recognized him, privileged interlocutors” officials in the country if and transition process crumbling infrastructure. political opponents to be including most of the and urged them “to take a they undermine leading to credible, Describing the Dec. 6 ensured, “especially Juan United States and most unified stance with a view democracy or take part in inclusive and transparent elections as “a missed Guaidó, as well as other EU countries, saying that to an inclusive process of human rights violations. local, legislative and opportunity for democracy” representatives of the President Nicolás Maduro dialogue and negotiation.” United Kingdom COVID variant now confirmed in St Lucia CASTRIES, St Lucia – The country were British need for strict adherence to population,” it added. sequencing for surveillance However, cases have Ministry of Health and nationals who were all protocols recommended On December 14, 2020, of this new variant of the since been confirmed in the Wellness on Sunday diagnosed on December 17 thus far and to ensure the UK Public Health virus in the region. Caribbean, including reported that it had and December 23, 2020. increased vigilance at all Agency reported a COVID- The new strain has been Trinidad and Tobago and received confirmation from The other three cases are levels where risk has been 19 variant that had been detected in Denmark, the Jamaica. the Caribbean Public St Lucian nationals who identified. The Ministry of in circulation from Netherlands, Belgium and Studies conducted in the Health Agency (CARPHA) were also diagnosed that Health and Wellness will September 20, 2020, within Australia but the risk of United Kingdom on this of five cases of the United month. continue monitoring the the UK. importation into the new variant of the virus Kingdom strain of COVID- All five cases have since situation and The Trinidad-based Caribbean and rest of the suggest that it increases 19 in the island. made a full recovery, the recommendations will be CARPHA had requested world had rated as high the rate at which the virus It said two cases of the ministry said. made as needed, guided by that positive cases with due to incoming travel spreads. This is estimated SARS-Co-V-2 British “This new situation the science to reduce the high viral loads be sent to from the United Kingdom as increasing as much as variant diagnosed in the further emphasises the impact of COVID-19 on our their laboratories for gene and Europe. up to 70 per cent. 12 • Tuesday January 26, 2021 The Barbados Advocate Mexico’s president says he’s tested positive for COVID-19 MEXICO CITY – Mexican He has also resisted locking and we expect leaders to be President Andrés Manuel down the economy, noting the examples,” he added. López Obrador said Sunday devastating effect it would have At the start of the pandemic he has tested positive for on so many Mexicans who live López Obrador was criticized for COVID-19 and that the day to day, despite that the still leaning into crowds and symptoms are mild. country has registered nearly giving hugs. The eternal Mexico’s president, who has 150,000 COVID-19 deaths and campaigner, López Obrador’s been criticized for his handling more than 1.7 million infections. style of politics has always been of his country’s pandemic and Last week, the country very hands on and personal. As for not setting an example of registered its highest levels of the pandemic grew he began prevention in public, said on his infections and deaths to date. limiting attendance to his official Twitter account that he Early in the pandemic, asked events and maintaining his is under medical treatment. how he was protecting Mexico, distance from supporters. “I regret to inform you that I López Obrador removed two But on Friday,López Obrador am infected with COVID-19,” he religious amulets from his posted a photo of him, Foreign tweeted. “The symptoms are wallet and proudly showed them Minister Marcelo Ebrard, a mild but I am already under off. translator and former chief of medical treatment. As always, I “The protective shield is the staff Alfonso Romo, all gathered am optimistic. We will all move ‘Get thee behind me, Satan,’” around a table for a phone call forward.” López Obrador said, reading off with U.S. President Joe Biden. José Luis Alomía Zegarra, the inscription on the amulet, None were wearing masks; the Mexico’s director of “Stop, enemy, for the Heart of foreign relations department epidemiology, said López Jesus is with me.” has not answered questions Obrador had a “light” case of In November, Tedros about whether Ebrard has been COVID-19 and was “isolating at Adhanom Ghebreyesus, head of tested. Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador home.” the World Health Organization, Despite his age and high blood Mexico’s president wrote that urged Mexico’s leaders be pressure, as well as undergoing had given nearly 630,000 doses fill supply gaps for the Pfizer while he recovered Interior serious about the coronavirus surgery after a heart attack, of vaccine. vaccine. Secretary Olga Sánchez Cordero and set examples for its citizens, López Obrador has said he won’t López Obrador’s Besides López Obrador, other would be taking over for him in saying that “Mexico is in bad jump the line for a vaccination. announcement came shortly Latin American leaders who his daily news conferences, at shape” with the pandemic. But he was getting tested for the after news emerged that he have tested positive for the which he usually speaks for two He didn’t name López coronavirus once a week. would speak with Russian coronavirus are Brazil’s hours without breaks each Obrador, but said: “We would At his age and with his President Vladimir Putin President Jair Bolsonaro, weekday. like to ask Mexico to be very existing health conditions López yesterday about obtaining doses Guatemala’s Alejandro López Obrador, 67, has rarely serious.” Obrador’s turn for a vaccine of the Sputnik V COVID-19 Giammattei, Honduras’ Juan been seen wearing a mask and “We have said it in general, could still be weeks away as the vaccine. Orlando Hernández and continued to keep up a busy wearing a mask is important, country still works to vaccinate The vaccine has not been Bolivia’s then-interim President travel schedule taking hygiene is important and front line health workers. approved for use in Mexico, but Jeanine Ánéz. All have commercial flights. physical distancing is important As of Sunday night, Mexico the government is desperate to recovered. Suriname President contracts COVID virus, Ministers undergo testing PRESIDENT of Suriname, and the process of testing precautions at home until they Chan Santokhi has tested everyone who had been in have been tested and get a positive for COVID-19 while contact with President negative result. several members of his Cabinet Santokhi should be completed Meantime, President who were in contact with him by Tuesday. Santokhi has called on in recent days are being tested So far, the Ministers of residents to adhere strictly to for the highly contagious Foreign Affairs, International the government’s COVID-19 virus. Business & International measures to help In an address to the nation Cooperation, Spatial Zoning prevent the spread of on Sunday, Santokhi said he and Environment and Finance the virus. was feeling strong and had no and Planning have tested There have been 7,246 symptoms of the virus, but negative. confirmed COVID-19 cases would remain at home on the According to the CDS press recorded in Suriname since the advice of health authorities.He release, the Office of the start of the pandemic. is in isolation at his private President is being disinfected The death toll has residence where he said he will and Cabinet Ministers reached 149. In January alone, be working for the next few were instructed to work 28 people died from the days. from home for the next three disease, making this month the The government’s days and encouraged not to deadliest since the virus was information service, CDS said entertain visitors. They were detected in Suriname in March President of Suriname, Chan Santokhi contact tracing is underway also advised to take necessary 2020.

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Biden reverses Trump ban on transgender people in military WASHINGTON – President transition team circulated a Joe Biden signed an order memo saying Biden planned to yesterday reversing a use his first full week as Trump-era Pentagon policy president “to advance equity that largely barred and support communities of transgender individuals colour and other underserved from serving in the military. communities.” The new order, which Biden As he signed the order signed in the Oval Office during yesterday,Biden said,“What I’m a meeting with Defense doing is enabling all qualified Secretary Lloyd Austin, Americans to serve their overturns a ban ordered by country in uniform.” President Donald Trump in a “America is stronger, at home tweet during his first year in and around the world, when it is Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin listens as President Joe Biden speaks before signing an office. It immediately prohibits inclusive. The military is no Executive Order reversing the Trump era ban on transgender individuals serving in military, any service member from being exception,” the order says. in the Oval Office of the White House, yesterday, in Washington. forced out of the military on the “Allowing all qualified basis of gender identity. Americans to serve their interest.” reexamine the records of service president on their progress The decision comes as Biden country in uniform is better for The order directs the members who were discharged within 60 days. plans to turn his attention to the military and better for the departments of Defense and or denied reenlistment due to Austin, in a statement, voiced equity issues that he believes country because an inclusive Homeland Security to take steps gender identity issues under the support for the change and said continue to shadow nearly all force is a more effective force. to implement the order for the previous policy. the Pentagon will work over the aspects of American life. Ahead Simply put, it’s the right thing to military and the Coast Guard. It requires the departments next two months to implement of his inauguration, Biden’s do and is in our national And it says they must to submit a report to the the new policy. Supreme Court ends Trump emoluments lawsuits Trump’s sway over GOP WASHINGTON – The Supreme result in dismissals of cases since from foreign and domestic Court yesterday brought an end Trump is no longer president. In officials who stay at the Trump to lawsuits over whether Donald other cases, proceedings that had International Hotel and tested as impeachment Trump illegally profited off his been delayed because Trump patronize other businesses presidency, saying the cases are was in the White House could owned by the former president moot now that Trump is no resume and their pace even and his family. heads to Senate longer in office. quicken. The high court also ordered the WASHINGTON – The think it’s counterproductive,” said The high court’s action was the The justices threw out Trump’s lower court rulings thrown out as impeachment case against Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla. He said first in an expected steady challenge to lower court rulings well and directed appeals courts Donald Trump is heading toward that “the first chance I get to vote stream of orders and rulings on that had allowed lawsuits to go in New York and Richmond, its historic Senate trial, but to end this trial, I’ll do it” because pending lawsuits involving forward alleging that he violated Virginia, to dismiss the suits as Republican senators are easing he believes it would be bad for Trump now that his presidency the Constitution’s emoluments moot now that Trump is no off their criticism of the former the country and further inflame has ended. Some orders may clause by accepting payments longer in office. president and shunning calls to partisan divisions. convict him over the deadly riot Arguments in the Senate trial at the U.S. Capitol. will begin the week of Feb. 8, and Former White House It’s an early sign of his the case against Trump, the first enduring sway over the party. former president to face House Democrats were to carry impeachment trial, will test a spokeswoman running the sole impeachment charge of “ political party still sorting itself incitement of insurrection ” out for the post-Trump era. across the Capitol late yesterday, Republican senators are for Arkansas governor the prosecutors making the balancing the demands of deep- LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – Sarah control of Washington, your ceremonial walk to the Senate. pocketed donors who are Sanders, Donald Trump’s former governor is your last line of But Republican denunciations of distancing themselves from chief spokeswoman and one of defense,” Sanders said in a video Trump have cooled since the Jan. Trump and voters who demand his closest aides, announced announcing her bid.“In fact, your 6 riot. Now Democrats are being loyalty to him. yesterday she’s running for governor must be on the front confronted by a tangle of For Democrats the tone, tenor Arkansas governor, vying for line. So today I announce my Republican legal arguments and length of the upcoming trial, political office even as the former candidacy for governor of against the legitimacy of the trial so early in Biden’s presidency, president’s legacy is clouded by Arkansas.” and questions whether Trump’s poses its own challenge, forcing an impeachment charge that he The daughter of former Gov. repeated demands to overturn them to strike a balance between incited the deadly siege at the Mike Huckabee, Sanders had Joe Biden’s election really their vow to hold Trump U.S. Capitol. been widely expected to run for amounted to incitement. accountable and their eagerness The former White House press the office after leaving the White What seemed for some to deliver on the new secretary,who left the job in 2019 House – and Trump publicly In this Monday, March 11, Democrats like an open-shut case administration’s priorities to return to her home state, encouraged her to make a go. 2019, file photo, White that played out for the world on following their sweep of control of launched the bid less than a week She’s been laying the House press secretary Sarah live television, as Trump the House, Senate and White after the end of Trump’s time in groundwork for a candidacy, Sanders speaks during a encouraged a rally mob to “fight House. office and as the ex-president speaking to GOP groups around news briefing at the White like hell” for his presidency, is Chief Justice John Roberts is faces an impeachment trial. the state. House, in Washington. running into a Republican Party not expected to preside at the But her announcement Sanders joins a Republican that feels very differently. Not trial, as he did during Trump’s reflected how much she expected primary that already includes current Gov. Asa Hutchinson, a only are there legal concerns,but first impeachment, potentially voters in solidly red Arkansas to two statewide elected leaders, Lt. Republican who is unable to run senators are wary of crossing the affecting the gravitas of the embrace the former president, if Gov. Tim Griffin and Attorney next year due to term limits.No former president and his legions proceedings.The shift is said to be not his rhetoric. General Leslie Rutledge. The Democrats have announced a bid of followers who are their voters. in keeping with protocol because “With the radical left now in three are running to succeed to run for the seat. “I think the trial is stupid, I Trump is no longer in office. 14 • Tuesday January 26, 2021 The Barbados Advocate

Italian premier to offer resignation Gov’t wobbles ROME – Italian majority in the Senate resignation.” solid leadership as it dependable coalition, That first government Premier Giuseppe with the defection of a Then Conte intends to struggles with the COVID- Mattarella has the option collapsed when Salvini Conte intends to offer centrist ally, ex-Premier head to the palace to meet 19 pandemic, with its of dissolving Parliament, yanked his support in a his resignation today, Matteo Renzi. That with President Sergio devastating effects on setting the stage for an failed bid to win the his office said hobbled his government’s Mattarella, who, as head Italy’s long-stagnant election two years early. premiership for himself. yesterday, a move seen effectiveness in the middle of state, can accept the economy. Conte has led a long- Conte, while identified as gamble that the of the pandemic, which has resignation, possibly After consultations with bickering center-left with the 5-Star Movement, embattled leader will devastated Italy’s long- asking the premier to then leaders of both coalition for 16 months. doesn’t head any party.So, get a fresh mandate stagnant economy. see if he can assemble a government and Before that, for 15 months, in a departure from Italy’s from the president to Conte’s office said last more solid coalition that opposition parties, the he headed a government frequent political crisis, he try to forge a more night that the premier will can command a president could also decide still with the populist 5- won’t be part of the formal viable coalition. inform his Cabinet at a dependable majority in to tap someone else Star Movement, consultations with Conte survived two meeting this morning of Parliament. deemed to have better Parliament’s largest party, Mattarella, who meets confidence votes in his “will to go to the Mattarella has chances of forming a more but in coalition with the with party leaders coming Parliament last week but Quirinale (presidential frequently stressed the solid government. If no one right-wing League party of in rapid succession to the crucially lost his absolute palace) to hand in his need for the nation to have can forge a more viable, Matteo Salvini. palace for talks. Pets are back: Dominion Biden’s 2 dogs settle Voting in at White House Systems WASHINGTON – The first lady Jill Biden. sues patter of paws is being “Champ is enjoying his heard in the White House new dog bed by the again following the arrival fireplace and Major loved Giuliani of President Joe Biden’s running around on the WASHINGTON – dogs Champ and Major. South Lawn.” Dominion Voting Systems The two German The dogs were heard filed a defamation lawsuit shepherds are the first pets barking outside near the yesterday against Donald to live at the executive Oval Office yesterday as Trump’s personal lawyer mansion since the Obama Biden signed an executive Rudy Giuliani, who led the administration. order lifting the previous former president’s efforts Major burst onto the administration’s ban on to spread baseless claims national scene late last transgender people serving about the 2020 election. year after Biden, then in the military. The lawsuit seeks more president-elect, broke his Last week, the Delaware than $1.3 billion in right foot while playing Humane Association damages for the voting with the dog at their home cosponsored an machine company,a target in Wilmington, Delaware. “indoguration” virtual for conservatives who The Bidens adopted fundraiser to celebrate made up wild claims about Major in 2018 from the Major’s journey from the company,blaming it for Delaware Humane shelter pup to first dog. Trump’s loss and alleging Association. Champ joined More than US$200,000 without evidence that its the family after the 2008 was raised. systems were easily presidential election that The Bidens had manipulated. Dominion is made Joe Biden vice promised to bring the dogs one of the nation’s top president. with them to the White voting machine companies The dogs moved into the House. They plan to add a and provided machines for White House on Sunday, cat, though no update on the state of Georgia, the following Biden’s the feline’s arrival was critical battleground that inauguration last week. shared yesterday. Biden won and which “The first family wanted Biden’s predecessor, flipped control of the U.S. to get settled before Donald Trump, a self- Senate. bringing the dogs down to described germaphobe, The company faced such Washington from does not own any pets and Champ and Major with First Lady Jill Biden. Major burst onto the national a mountain of threats that Delaware,” said Michael had none with him at the scene late last year after Joe Biden, then president-elect, broke his right one of its top executives LaRosa, spokesperson for White House. foot while playing with the dog. went into hiding. French court hears Agent Orange case 9 workers found A FRENCH court She filed the lawsuit in victims would constitute a Four million people in yesterday started hearing 2014 against 14 firms that legal precedent,” said Vietnam, Laos and dead in China gold a case against more than a made or sold the highly international law specialist Cambodia were exposed to dozen multinationals, toxic chemical, including Valerie Cabanes. Agent Orange, according to accused by a French- Monsanto, now owned by NGOs,over a decade when mine explosions Vietnamese woman of German giant Bayer, and ‘Not for myself’ the US military sprayed an BEIJING – Chinese person was still causing grievous harm to Dow Chemical. So far, only military estimated 76 million litres rescuers have found the missing. her and others by selling Backed by several veterans – from the US, (20 million gallons) of the bodies of nine workers The cause of the the Agent Orange defoliant NGOs, she accuses the Australia and Korea – herbicide and defoliant killed in explosions at a accident at the mine, to the US government, companies of being have won compensation for chemical to halt the gold mine, raising the which was under which used it to responsible for injuries the after-effects of the advances of communist death toll to 10, officials construction, is under devastating effect in the sustained by her, her chemical whose toxic North Vietnamese troops said yesterday. investigation. The Vietnam War. children and countless properties Cabanes said and deprive enemy Eleven others were explosions on Jan. 10 Tran To Nga, born in others, as well as for were “absolutely combatants of food sources. rescued a day earlier released 70 tons of debris 1942 in what was then damage done to the phenomenal”, at around 13 The US ended the use of after being trapped that blocked a shaft, French Indochina, worked environment. times the toxicity of defoliant chemicals in the underground for two disabling elevators and as a journalist and activist “A recognition of herbicides in civilian use war in 1971, and withdrew weeks at the mine in trapping workers in Vietnam in her 20s. Vietnamese civilian such as glyphosate. from Vietnam in 1975. Shandong province. One underground. The Barbados Advocate Tuesday January 26, 2021 • 15

Boris Johnson calls for action against ‘devastating’ climate change with new coalition

BORIS JOHNSON will call for change is “upon us” and “devastating to come forward with ambitious countries to do more to tackle the lives and economies”, urging adaptation plans”. “devastating” effects of climate global political leaders to act And he said, “This important new change, as he launches a new quickly. coalition will crucially focus minds partnership with five other “I’ll be making the need for a re- around the world to accelerate countries and the United Nations. silient recovery a priority of the UK’s adaptation delivery in the areas most The prime minister is due to an- G7 presidency this year,” he will add. in need.” nounce the creation of the Adaptation “To make sure we get not just warm Despite the warm words, the Action Coalition formed with Egypt, words but real change, I am today government has come under some Bangladesh, Malawi, the Netherlands launching an all-new Adaptation criticism recently for giving the and Saint Lucia. Action Coalition to set the agenda go-ahead to a new coal mine opening It will work to turn international ahead of COP26.” in Cumbria. political commitments made through COP26 is the annual climate change Two teenagers and climate activists the UN into on-the-ground support for forum attended by world leaders were on hunger strike for more than vulnerable communities. being held in Glasgow later this year, a week over the issue. And the body will act as a forum for after it was postponed last year due to In his virtual party conference developed and developing countries to the coronavirus pandemic. leader’s speech last October, Johnson share suggestions on solutions to deal Alok Sharma, the former business talked up the future of wind power – with climate change. secretary who is now in charge and took a dig at himself for once UK PM Boris Johnson is expected to PM Johnson is expected to say later of organising COP26 from within gov- writing it “wouldn’t pull the skin off a say he wants ‘real change’ and global today it is “undeniable” that climate ernment, said he wanted “all countries rice pudding”. leaders to act quickly. Ikea to start selling spare parts for products FURNITURE giant Ikea is planning to sell spare parts for its furniture in a bid to scale up its green credentials. The Swedish firm said it was look- ing at selling items such as sofa legs and covers and arm rests, in addition to the replacement nuts and bolts it currently offers for free. Its aim is to prolong the life of its products and dispel the idea that it makes disposable goods. Ikea said the plans were at an early stage and there was no launch date yet. The company is testing various products, Lena Pripp-Kovac, chief sustainability officer at Inter Ikea, told the Financial Times. Ikea said the plans were at an early stage and there was no launch date yet. Despite trying to make its products last longer, the company said it ex- Last year, Ikea entered the second- cannot be resold will be recycled. at least a third of wood to be recycled pected the impact on new furniture hand furniture market, buying back The firm – the world’s biggest from 2030. sales to be “limited”, arguing that it unwanted Billy bookcases, and certain furniture business – has said it aims would help make its products “more other of its furniture items. to become “a fully circslar and climate Vintage accessible”. In return for the products, it offers positive business by 2030”. Despite Ikea’s recent focus on the It’s the latest move by the firm vouchers worth up to 50% of the A “circular” business is one which longevity of its products, some of them aimed at trying to make sure its prod- original price, to be spent at its store. reuses or recycles materials and have already become collectable in ucts are used for longer, rather than The offer applies to furniture products. recent years. being discarded when people buy new typically without upholstery, such as The company also said that for last Auction websites carry a number of items. the famous Billy bookcases, chairs, year it reached its target of more than Ikea designs from previous decades, stools, desks and dining tables. 98% of wood coming from recycling or and some are on sale for thousands Second-hand items Ikea has said that any items which responsibly-managed forests. It wants of pounds. 16 • Tuesday January 26, 2021 The Barbados Advocate

Mulligan, Oldman and Zhao to be honoured at Palm Springs International Film Awards CAREY MULLIGAN’S performance in “Promising Young Woman” was more than promising. For her “daring and out- standing perform- ance,” the actress is set to receive the International Star Award at the Palm Springs International Film Awards. The festival and film awards gala will not take place as an in- person event this year, but honouree selections will be announced to Gary Oldman, Carey Mulligan and Chloé Zhao will all be honoured at the Palm recognise this year’s Springs International Film Awards. great performances. Mulligan will be joined greatest actors with this Time in Hollywood”, ously honoured at the by “Mank” star Gary year’s Chairman’s among others. Palm Springs Oldman, who is this Award.” “Director and screen- International Film year’s recipient of the “Nomadland” director writer Chloé Zhao’s Festival with the Chairman’s Award. Chloé Zhao, meanwhile, Nomadland is a film that Breakthrough “Oldman plays the role makes history as the first captures the triumph of Performance Award in to perfection as the films woman to ever win the the human spirit,” 2011, while Oldman was follows the screenwriter’s festival’s Director of the Matzner said. honoured with the Desert journey while is co-writ- Year prize, an honour “Nomadland is one of the Palm Achievement Award ing the script for Citizen previously bestowed most accomplished films in 2018. Kane,” Festival upon Alejandro G. of the year and we are de- The Palm Springs Chairman Harold Iñárritu “Birdman”, Steve lighted to honour our first International Film Matzner said. “We are Mc Queen “12 Years a female Director of the Festival and Film delighted to recognise one Slave” and Quentin Year.” Awards Gala will return of this generation’s Tarantino “Once Upon a Mulligan was previ- in 2022. Bridge The Barbados Advocate Tuesday January 26, 2021 • 17 SPORTSSPORTS Bangladesh sweep ODI series 3-0 against West Indies THE WEST Indies fell once Mustafizur Rahman early on, and again and in the process then in the middle overs from failed to collect any of the 30 Mohammad Saifuddin meant the points that were on offer in visitors were hardly in the chase. the Bangladesh One Day No. 3 Nkrumah Bonner blocked International series which one end for a long period and it forms part o the ODI Super was only him and Powell who League. provided any kind of resistance With every ODI game now by facing over 40 balls each for The top WI score again came from Rovman Powell. offering 10 points towards World contrasting scores of 31 and 47 Cup qualification, the respectively. this series, Iqbal’s 64 and Shakib’s innings which leaked 22 runs the big task of bowling the last inexperienced West Indies team Rahman was the first to strike 51 set the stage for Rahim and with two sixes and a no ball. over on his international debut. once again put up little challenge when he had Kjorn Ottley caught Mahmudullah to launch an The real push in the Mahmudullah started it with a to the home teams bowling attack behind for 1 and dismissed Sunil attack at the end to collect 100 Bangladesh innings came once six over the covers for his 22nd and failed to bat the 50 overs. Ambris for the third time in the runs off the last ten overs and post Rahim joined Shakib after 28 ODI fifty, Soumya Sarkar was The process was different but series. Spin soon came on from their highest total at the Zahur overs.With two consecutive fours, run-out two balls later before the result was similar. Chasing a both ends and Mehidy Hasan Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium. one a reverse sweep and the other Saifuddin struck a four and total for the first time in the series, Miraz got one to straighten from West Indies’ inexperienced a conventional one off left-arm Mahmudullah finished the the inexperienced West Indies around the wicket that caught attack couldn’t sustain the spinner Akeal Hosein, in his first innings with a six over long-on. line-up came a cropper once again Kyle Mayers on the back foot for accuracy they showed at the start. ten balls, Rahim made it clear his That was not the end, though, as to manage just 177 in 44.2 against 11. Captain Jason Mohammed Mahmudullah collected plan was to accelerate. While replays showed Harding had Bangladesh to lose the ODI series and Bonners saw through a boundaries in the slog overs even Shakib played as many as 41 dots overstepped, and Mahmudullah 3-0. With the top score again boundary-less phase of 15 overs as Alzarri Joseph kept things in his 81-ball stay, Rahim moved collected two more runs to take coming from Rovman Powell in and a wicketless first spell from tight as the hosts targeted the around in the crease for regular the last-over tally to 22. the lower order,West Indies were Shakib, but both batsmen fell in inexperienced bowlers – strike rotation and powered them West Indies had bowled much no match for Bangladesh’s successive overs off Saifuddin, Mahmudullah stayed unbeaten past 250 when he muscled Reifer better earlier after opting to field. competitive 297 scored on the who returned to the XI and on 64 off 43 that had three fours for two sixes on the leg side and Joseph trapped Liton Das lbw back of attacking half-centuries finished with 3 for 51. Powell was and as many sixes, the big hits launched Joseph over the covers with an in-ducker for a duck and from Mushfiqur Rahim and promoted to No. 6 but the asking coming off debutant Keon for a four in between. first-change Mayers did the same Mahmudullah, and cautious rate was already over eight an Harding and Raymon Reifer. Bangladesh were 252 with 22 for Najmul Hossain Shanto. fifties from Tamim Iqbal and over. He started with a six off his Harding’s none for 88 were the balls left when Rahim was caught Shakib and Iqbal played out a Shakib Al Hasan. third ball and scored runs with most expensive figures by a West at cover. Mahmudullah finished long boundary-less phase of 15 Unlike in the first two ODIs, much more freedom compared to Indies bowler on debut, the 47th over with two well-placed overs against the precision of the West Indies batsmen showed the others yet again, only to delay overtaking Oshane Thomas’ 1 for fours before Joseph and Reifer Hosein and Reifer, who bowled more fight against the spinners the inevitable. 83 against India in 2018, conceded only 13 runs off the next stump to stump and just outside but the twin strikes from Batting first for the first time including the last over of the two overs, leaving Harding with off in the absence of much movement on offer. Shakib broke the shackles with a late cut for four to third man and Iqbal followed it with a spectacular six over the covers against Jason in the next over. Joseph briefly gave West Indies a chance of putting the hosts on the back foot when he had Iqbal caught at midwicket with a short- ball plan but the attacking mindset Rahim brought didn’t give the visitors a chance. West Indies will also rue the seven wides Harding sent down and the return catch Mayers put down off the first ball Shakib faced in the ninth over of the innings, right after Shanto’s wicket, although it was a touch chance in the bowler’s follow Bangladesh beat the West Indies by 120 runs in the third one-day international in Chittagong yesterday to sweep the series 3-0. through.(www.espncricinfo.com) Sri Lanka must learn to bat like Joe Root, says skipper after loss to England GALLE, Sri Lanka – Sri Lanka defeat to England. a batting unit we then made also won the toss, always an play with patience. That’s the must learn to bat like Joe Root England captain Root was the same mistakes as we did on advantage in Galle, but scored key when it comes to batting. if they are to return to winning the man of the series after the opening day of the first only 135 runs in their first “We did well in patches but ways on home soil, captain scoring 228 in the first test and test.” innings and went on to lose by that’s not good enough when Dinesh Chandimal said 186 in the second. Sri Lanka, who had a 37-run seven wickets. you are playing a good team yesterday after losing the “We were outplayed today,” first innings lead, were On both occasions, their like England.” second test to England. admitted Chandimal, who was rumbled out for 126 in their collapse was characterised by Sri Lanka last won a home Sri Lanka were beaten by six stand-in captain after Dimuth second innings by England on some poor shots. test against South Africa in wickets on the fourth day of the Karunaratne broke his thumb Monday, leaving the tourists to “For the batsmen, there are 2018 and have played mostly second and final test at the earlier this month in the 2-0 successfully chase down 164 no excuses,” Chandimal added. away from home since. They Galle International Stadium to series loss in South Africa. runs to win and complete “We have to learn how to bat head to the West Indies next lose the series 2-0 and suffering “We did all the hard work victory inside four days. like Root. He was outstanding month for both tests and a sixth successive home test over the last three days but as In the first test, Sri Lanka and we have to also learn to limited overs internationals. 18 • Tuesday January 26, 2021 The Barbados Advocate NBA roundup: Clippers roll on to 7th straight win Chelsea KAWHI Leonard had 34 points, points and eight assists to lead to reach 11,000 points, to lead and Boston crushed visiting nine rebounds and eight assists, Portland to a victory over visiting Milwaukee to a win over visiting Cleveland. and the Los Angeles Clippers New York. Atlanta and end its two-game Carsen Edwards scored 18 sack earned their seventh consecutive Lillard made six 3-pointers and losing streak. points, Daniel Theis added 17 and victory with a 108-100 win over was 11 of 17 from the field as he Antetokounmpo was 9-for-13 Marcus Smart had 12 with five the visiting Oklahoma City scored at least 35 points for the from the floor and had 14 steals as the Celtics snapped a Thunder on Sunday. fourth time in the past five rebounds and eight assists. He three-game losing streak.Tristan manager Serge Ibaka contributed 17 games. He also made all 11 free- entered the game tied with Thompson had a game-high 12 points and six rebounds for the throw attempts to raise his Marques Johnson in career rebounds. Clippers, who defeated the consecutive streak to 66, breaking scoring with 10,980 points. The Collin Sexton had 13 points to Thunder for the second time in his own franchise mark of 64 set Bucks also got a season-high 21 lead the Cavaliers, whose three- Lampard three days. in March of 2018. points off the bench from Bobby game winning streak came to an CHELSEA dismissed Frank Reggie Jackson scored 14 Rookie Immanuel Quickley Portis and 19 points, eight end. Cleveland turned the ball Lampard following 18 points, Paul George chipped in 11 established season highs of 31 rebounds and seven assists from over 17 times, Sexton responsible months in charge yesterday and Ivica Zubac added 10 points points and five 3-pointers for the Khris Middleton. for six. after the man at the heart of and 11 rebounds. Knicks. Julius Randle scored 25 Atlanta got a career-high 33 much of their greatest Shai Gilgeous-Alexander had points and Alec Burks added 18 points from De’Andre Hunter and San Antonio Spurs 121 - success as a player failed to 23 points, seven assists and six for New York, which shot 45.3 30 points from John Collins, Washington Wizards 101 deliver as coach despite rebounds for the Thunder, who percent from the field and made including a career-high six 3- Patty Mills scored 21 points, spending over 200 million lost their third in a row. George 12 of 29 from behind the arc while pointers. Danilo Gallinari came and Dejounte Murray racked up pounds (US$273.28 million) Hill scored 22 points and losing its second straight contest. off the bench to score 17. 11 points, 11 rebounds, and 10 in the close season. Hamidou Diallo had 14 points. assists for a triple-double as San Former Paris St Germain Isaiah Roby collected 10 points Milwaukee Bucks 129 - Atlanta Boston Celtics 141 - Cleveland Antonio halted a two-game losing manager Thomas Tuchel is the and 10 boards. Hawks 115 Cavaliers 103 streak with a win over visiting, favourite to replace Lampard, Portland Trail Blazers 116 - Giannis Antetokounmpo Jaylen Brown scored 33 points short-handed Washington. British media reported. New York Knicks 113 scored 27 points, becoming the in 19 minutes, Kemba Walker The game was the first for The 42-year-old Lampard, who Damian Lillard recorded 39 sixth player in franchise history added a season-high 21 points Washington since Jan. 11 as six led the west London club to a top- players were quarantined four finish and the FA Cup final because of COVID-19. in his managerial debut 2019-20 Seven San Antonio players campaign, leaves with Chelsea scored in double figures as Lonnie trailing ninth in the Premier Walker IV added 16 points, League after a run of five defeats LaMarcus Aldridge hit for 15, in eight games. “This was a very Devin Vassell tallied 14 points, difficult decision for the club, not and Rudy Gay and Keldon least because I have an excellent Johnson had 13 each. Bradley personal relationship with Frank Beal, the NBA’s leading scorer, and I have the utmost respect for had 31 points, four below his him,” Chelsea owner Roman season average, for the Wizards. Abramovich said in a statement Jerome Robinson added 16, and here on the club’s website. newly signed Alex Len finished “He is a man of great integrity with 11 points. and has the highest of work ethics. However, under current Toronto Raptors 107 - Indiana circumstances we believe it is Pacers 102 best to change managers.” OG Anunoby had a season-best Lampard, a former England 30 points and five steals as midfielder who won three Toronto posted a win over Premier League titles and the Indiana at Indianapolis. Champions League and is the Fred VanVleet added 21 points club’s record scorer, becomes the for the Raptors, who have won 12th Chelsea manager to be fired five of their past six games. since Russian billionaire Roman Norman Powell had 20 points Abramovich took over in 2003. and Aron Baynes and Chris He was hired in 2019 after a Boucher each added 12. stint with second-tier Derby Myles Turner collected 25 County and won praise last points and six blocks and season, giving several youngsters Domantas Sabonis had 10 points a chance after inheriting a squad and 19 rebounds for the Pacers. that could not be strengthened Justin Holiday added 16 points, due to a FIFA-enforced transfer Jan 24, 2021; Los Angeles, California, USA; LA Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard (2) moves Doug McDermott and Jeremy ban which was eventually lifted. the ball against Oklahoma City Thunder forward Luguentz Dort (5), guard George Hill (3) and Lamb each had 13 and Malcolm However, despite a massive guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) during the third quarter at Staples Center. Brogdon had 12. outlay on new signings in the summer, Lampard’s second season tailed off badly after a Chiefs’ Mahomes, Buccaneers’ Brady set for Super Bowl clash positive start in which they went on a 17-game unbeaten run. THE Tampa Bay Buccaneers will title game. showing no lingering affects from 20 win over the New Orleans Lampard issued a statement have something going for them “We’re coming home,and we’re the concussion that knocked out Saints in the divisional round later yesterday saying he was no other team has had in 54 coming home to win,” said of last week’s divisional playoff and Sunday’s decision over the “disappointed” not to have been previous Super Bowls, home field Buccaneers head coach Bruce contest, tossing three Packers at Lambeau Field. given more time. advantage when they take on Arians, as Tampa becomes the touchdowns. “To go on the road and win “It has been a huge privilege defending champion Kansas City first team to host and play in a Home field, however, will not another road playoff game is just and an honour to manage Chiefs in the NFL championship Super Bowl. be quite the advantage it might a great achievement and now a Chelsea, a club that has been a game on Feb. 7. The Buccaneers return to the have been for the Buccaneers home Super Bowl for the first big part of my life for so long,” he Long before quarterback Tom Super Bowl for the first time with COVID-19 restrictions time in NFL history I think puts said. “When I took on this role I Brady chose this season to leave since winning the Lombardi limiting attendance at the 65,000 a lot of cool things in perspective,” understood the challenges that the New England Patriots for the trophy in 2003 while Brady will capacity Raymond James said Brady.“Anytime you are the lay ahead in a difficult time for Buccaneers,Tampa Bay had be making his 10th appearance stadium to 22,000. first time doing something it is the football club.” been selected as host city for in the championship game Also, the Buccaneers have usually a pretty good thing.” “I am proud of the Super Bowl LV but the future seeking a seventh ring. proven to be the ultimate road In contrast, the Chiefs will achievements that we made, and Hall of Famer ensured he would Kansas City earned their warriors this postseason, head out on the road for the first I am proud of the academy own another line in the history second straight trip to the Super winning three away contests time this postseason after a first players that have made their step books after leading his team to a Bowl with a dominating 38-24 starting with a 31-23 wildcard round bye and then eliminating into the first team and performed 31-26 win over the Green Bay win over the Buffalo Bills, victory over the Washington the Cleveland Browns 22-17 and so well.They are the future of the Packers on Sunday in the NFC quarterback Patrick Mahomes, Football Team followed by a 30- the Bills at Arrowhead stadium. club.” The Barbados Advocate Tuesday January 26, 2021 • 19

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Regular Market BARBADOS STOCK REPORT Security Volume High Low Market Advance/ Price Decline GODDARD ENTERPRISES LIMITED 689 $2.17 $2.17 $2.17 $0.00 January 25, 2021

One security traded firm as 689 shares traded on the Regular Market, with a total value of $1,495.13. Goddard Enterprises Limited was Fixed Income Market the sole security trading 689 shares at $2.17. Security Volume GOB SERIES B 24,140.00

Deposit Security Previous Current Advance/ Close Close Decline EMERA DEPOSIT RECEIPT $20.51 $20.81 $0.30 BARBADOSBARBADOS STSTOCKOCK EXCHANGEEXCHANGE SHARE SUMMARY INFORMATION Monday January 25, 2021 INDICES LAST TRADE VOLUME HIGH LOW LAST CURRENT PRICE BID ASK BID ASK TODAY'S TRADING LAST TRADING CHANGES DATE CLOSE CLOSE CHANGE PRICE PRICE SIZE SIZE January 25, 2021 January 22, 2021 Local 2,604.85 2,604.52 0.33 ABV Investments Incorporated 15-Oct-20 - - - $0.05 $0.05 - $0.02 $0.30 8,080 10,498 Cross-list 933.43 933.43 - BICO Limited 21-Sep-20 - - - $3.10 $3.10 - $3.10 - 70 - Composite 633.80 633.72 0.08 MARKET CAPITALISATION (in millions) Banks Holdings Limited -+ 09-Dec-19 - - - $4.85 $4.85 - - - - - TODAY'S TRADING LAST TRADING CHANGES Barbados Dairy Industries Limited -+ 04-Oct-19 - - - $3.00 $3.00 - - - - - January 25, 2021 January 22, 2021 Local 5,235.85 5,235.19 0.66 Barbados Farms Limited 22-Jan-21 - - - $0.40 $0.40 - $0.35 $0.40 1,000 6,561 Cross-list 119.19 119.19 - Composite 5,355.04 5,354.38 0.66 Cave Shepherd and Company Limited 22-Jan-21 - - - $4.10 $4.10 - - $4.10 645 MUTUAL FUND FirstCaribbean International Bank 22-Jan-21 - - - $2.00 $2.00 - $1.80 $2.00 739 707 January 25, 2021 ENDED NAME OF FUND NAV OFFER BID NAV Eppley Caribbean Property Fund SCC 31-Dec-20 - - - $0.17 $0.17 - $0.15 $0.17 465 56,834 CHANGE - Dev Fund 15-Jan-21 REPUBLIC CAPITAL GROWTH FUND w 1.1929 -0.0035 15-Jan-21 REPUBLIC INCOME FUND w 1.2675 0.0011 Eppley Caribbean Property Fund SCC 18-Dec-20 - - - $0.57 $0.57 - $0.55 $0.57 1,600 2,427 15-Jan-21 REPUBLIC PROPERTY FUND w 0.6740 -0.0003 -Value Fund 15-Jan-21 FORTRESS CARIBBEAN GROWTH FUND w 6.5542 6.5542 6.5542 0.0707 15-Jan-21 FORTRESS HIGH INTEREST FUND - ACC. w 2.1022 -0.0003 Goddard Enterprises Limited 25-Jan-21 689 $2.17 $2.17 $2.17 $2.17 $0.00 $2.16 $2.17 4,150 511 15-Jan-21 FORTRESS HIGH INTEREST FUND - DIST. w 1.0233 -0.0002 31-Dec-20 ROYAL FIDELITY SELECT BALANCED FUND m 5.5718 5.5718 5.4665 0.1391 Insurance Corporation of B’dos Limited 22-Jan-21 - - - $2.00 $2.00 - $1.78 $2.50 78 34,950 31-Dec-20 ROYAL FIDELITY STRATEGIC GROWTH FUNDm 1.0241 1.0241 1.0036 0.0415 31-Dec-20 ROYAL FIDELITY PREMIUM INCOME FUND m 1.6435 1.6435 1.6106 0.0168 One Caribbean Media Limited 18-Dec-20 - - - $1.80 $1.80 - $1.80 $2.50 800 800 22-Jan-21 SAGICOR GLOBAL BALANCED FUND w 2.76 0.00 Sagicor Financial Corporation Pref 6.5% 23-Jun-16 - - - $2.26 $2.26 - - - - - 22-Jan-21 SAGICOR SELECT GROWTH FUND w 1.68 0.00 22-Jan-21 SAGICOR PREFERRED INCOME FUND w 0.99 0.00 Sagicor Financial Corporation Limited -+ 29-Nov-19 - - - $2.80 $2.80 - - - - - * Indicates the Fund is currently ex-div NOTES: QUOTATIONS AND NET ASSET VALUE PER SHARE ARE SUPPLIED BY THE West India Biscuit Company Limited 18-Jan-21 - - - $31.50 $31.50 - $31.50 $31.55 10 50 FUND MANAGEMENT. THE OFFERING PRICE INCLUDES NET ASSET VALUE PLUS ENTRY COSTS. Emera Deposit Receipt 14-Aug-20 - - - $20.51 $20.81 $0.30 $30.00 - 50 - m = monthly valuation, q = quarterly valuation, w = weekly

TOTAL SHARES BOUGHT & SOLD 689 Fixed Income Last Trade Last Current Bid Ask Bid Ask Date Close Close Price Price Size Size * = Security is Trading X-Div GOB Series B 25-Jan-21 $60.00 $70.00 - $80.00 - 34,828 GOB Series D 12-Nov-19 $50.00 $50.00 - - - - *+* = Security is Suspended GOB Series F 03-Nov-20 $89.00 $89.00 - - - - ** = Rights Issued GOB Series I 24-Mar-20 $65.00 $65.00 - - - - NOTICES NEWS ANNUAL GENERAL MEETINGS West India Biscuit Company Limited - Directors have fixed January 7th, 2021 as the record date for the determination of shareholders entitled to receive notice of the Annual General Meeting of the Company which will be held on February 12th, 2021. Budweiser skipping FirstCaribbean International Bank - Directors have fixed February 1st, 2021 as the record date for the determination of shareholders entitled to receive notice of the Annual General Meeting of the Company which will be held on March 12th, 2021. Super Bowl for first time DIVIDEND DECLARATIONS Cave Shepherd and Company Limited – Directors have declared a final dividend of five ($0.05) cents per share to be paid on February 19th, 2021 to Shareholders on record at close of business on February 5th, 2021. in nearly four decades Emera Deposit Receipt - Directors have declared a cash dividend of sixty-three point seven five (CDN $0.6375) cents per common NEW YORK – Budweiser’s industry reeled from the share to be paid on February 16th, 2021 to Shareholders on record at close of business on February 2nd, 2021. Registered holders of Clydesdale horses have sudden shutdown of depositary receipts ("Depositary Receipts") issued pursuant to Section 4.1 of the Amended and Restated Deposit Agreement dated February 2nd, 2016 among Emera, the Barbados Central Securities Depository Inc. and registered and beneficial holders of depositary become synonymous with bars, restaurants and big receipts from time to time, are entitled to receive, in proportion to the number of Depositary Receipts held by them, respectively, a the Super Bowl. However events. The brand wanted distribution in the amount of any cash received by the Barbados Central Securities Depository Inc. (net of any applicable withholding this year, they’re getting a to “be proactive” in promot- taxes) in connection with the Dividend (the "Distribution"). rest: For the first time in ing vaccine awareness BSE NOTICES 37 years, the beer company since it will eventually COVID-19 PROCEDURAL UPDATE Kindly note that effective January 18th, 2021 the Barbados Stock Exchange Inc. (BSE) and the Barbados Central Securities isn’t advertising during the lead back to normalcy, Depository Inc. (BCSDI) have recommenced operations at our physical offices. Office hours are Monday to Friday from 8:00 a.m. to Super Bowl. she said in an interview. 4:00 p.m. Instead, Budweiser is Some of Budweiser’s All persons entering our building must wear a mask and will be subject to a digital temperature check on entry to our offices. While we shifting the money that planned advertising acknowledge that every person with fever may not be COVID-19 positive and that some individuals may present without symptoms, would’ve been spent airtime this year will be please note that any person with a temperature reading of 100˚ F (37.8˚ C) or over, as well as those not wearing masks, will be denied entry to conduct business within our offices. on the commercial slot – a given to the Ad Council We wish to thank you in advance for your understanding, however, we must emphasize that this is a necessary step for the protection reported $5.6 million for and Covid Collaborative’s of staff and clients alike. the February 7 event – to Vaccine Education support “critical Covid-19 Initiative. Last year, both TRADING SUSPENSION The Barbados Stock Exchange Inc. (BSE) wishes to advise that due to non-compliance with Section 4.01.3 and subject to Section vaccine awareness” with organisations forged a 3.01.5.(1)(b) of the Rules of the Barbados Stock Exchange Inc. trading in the Common Shares of Banks Holdings Limited were donations and future ad partnership to educate the suspended effective December 10th, 2019. campaigns, the company public about the vaccine’s said yesterday. safety and effectiveness. The Barbados Stock Exchange Inc. (BSE) wishes to advise that due to non-compliance with Section 4.01.3 and subject to Section 3.01.5.(1)(b) of the Rules of the Barbados Stock Exchange Inc. trading in the Common Shares of Barbados Dairy Industries Limited The pandemic forced Budweiser is donating were suspended effective December 10th, 2019. Budweiser to rethink its $1 million worth of ad marketing approach, vice inventory on TV, radio The Barbados Stock Exchange Inc. (BSE) wishes to advise that to facilitate the closing of the Scheme of Arrangement effected by way president of marketing and other places to the of Section 99 of the Companies Act 1981 of Bermuda involving the transfer of all the issued and outstanding shares in Sagicor Monica Rustgi told CNN organisations for future Financial Corporation Limited to Alignvest Acquisition II, it has suspended trading in the security Sagicor Financial Corporation Limited. Business, as the alcohol ads. The Barbados Advocate Tuesday January 26, 2021 • 21

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WHO: Health workers are top priority GENEVA – The World Health The WHO would work with the Organization is providing The World Health Organization responds concerns Lausanne-based IOC, the host city Tokyo risk management advice to the over COVID-19 shots for Olympic athletes and Japan’s ministry of health, labour International Olympic Committee and welfare as part of their task force (IOC) and Japanese authorities with officials last week dismissing serve those who are most at risk. to “offer risk management advice regarding the holding of the Tokyo a report in Britain’s Times newspaper “We face a crisis now on a global scale right the way through the process”, Olympics, but the top priority that said Tokyo had abandoned hope that requires frontline health workers, Ryan said. is vaccinating health workers of holding the event this year. those older people and those most “The final decision on the risk worldwide against COVID-19, its top Mike Ryan, asked whether athletes vulnerable in our societies to access management measures for the Olympics, emergency expert said yesterday. should be vaccinated as a priority, told a vaccine first.” and the final decision regarding Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihide WHO news briefing, “We have to face the The Games is scheduled to open on the Olympics themselves, is a decision Suga is sticking to his government’s realities of what we face now. There is July 23, after being postponed for a year for the IOC and the Japanese commitment to host the Summer Games, not enough vaccine right now to even because of the coronavirus pandemic. authorities,” he said. Novak Djokovic, Rafa Nadal to begin 2021 campaigns on February 2 MELBOURNE – Top-ranked Novak begin their title defence against Canada Australia but there will be half Djokovic and Rafa Nadal will start their on Rod Laver Arena and will also play the number of teams in this year’s 2021 seasons on February 2 when they Germany in the group stages. edition due to the COVID-19 lead Serbia and Spain respectively in Austrian Thiem, who lost to Djokovic in pandemic. the team-based ATP Cup ahead of last year’s final in Melbourne, will play The start of this year’s tournament has the Australian Open. the early session on the John Cain Arena been pushed back by a day to allow more The top two men’s players will be joined against Italy. time to train for 72 players confined by world number three Dominic Thiem World number two Nadal, part of the to their hotel rooms after some and Russian No. 4 Daniil Medvedev on team that finished runners-up to Serbia, passengers on the three charter flights the opening day of the tournament at and ATP Finals winner Medvedev that brought them to Australia tested Serbia’s Novak Djokovic. Melbourne Park, which will also host will highlight the evening sessions positive. the year’s first Grand Slam from when they play against opponents from Russia are the only team with two top Schwartzman and Kei Nishikori, February 8-21. hosts Australia and Argentina. 10 players in their side in Medvedev and ranked 41st. Reigning champions Serbia, led by The ATP Cup debuted last year with 24 Andrey Rublev, while Argentina The winners from each group will Australian Open holder Djokovic, will teams and was held across three cities in and Japan are led by No.9 Diego advance to the semi-finals. The Barbados Advocate Tuesday January 26, 2021 •23

P R O HOROSCOPES S A Aries - Life is what you make of it. Your eagerness to N join in with friendship and community activities will D make you the most popular person around. You might enjoy splashing out on entertaining your family and C friends in a Covid safe environment. A generous streak O could run your pockets dry if you aren't careful. N S Taurus - You might agree to get involved in an organ- isation or group project that needs your skills and en- ergy. As well as helping others, this will allow you to take part in a variety of different experiences. A vol- unteer project will also open up a whole new and in- teresting social life for you and this could help you ful- fil many of your hopes and wishes.

Gemini - A close friend has exciting news and you will Z be happy for them. The trouble is, they want to talk I about little else. You won't mind this at first but after a while the subject could become tiresome. When T your efforts to change the subject don't come to much, S you might make your excuses and find more interest- ing company.

Cancer - This isn't such a good time to embark on a new diet or exercise plan. Your heart won't really be in it and a half-hearted attempt will lead to disappoint- ment. Wait until this is something you really want to do and your efforts are more likely to be successful. It is all down to willpower and currently your enthu- R siasm is lacking. E X Leo - Beware of temptation of the romantic kind. If you have a partner, your attention should be on the re- lationship you share and not on another person who M has caught your eye. If you are single and looking for O love, check that a potential partner is available and R isn't already involved with someone else. G A Virgo - Your reluctance to get going will quickly fade N away, once you are up and about. You have commit- ments to keep and this will be the motivation you need to keep going. Once the day gets underway, you will hardly give another thought to the fact that you weren't in the mood for anything too heavy, early on.

Libra - A workmate or housemate has been cleverly hiding the fact they've been shirking their responsibil- P ities. Tasks you had thought were up to date have H been neglected. Now you have noticed this, you will feel obliged to sort these matters out even though you A aren't the one who has been careless. N T Scorpio - A final reminder is received and you can't O help wishing you had paid this bill earlier. You have M a few urgent debts to settle and that's why you will have to turn down a social or travel invitation. Someone hopes you will change your mind but you simply can't afford it. An older relative may come to your rescue and offer to pay off a large debt for you.

Sagittarius - You will be caught up in a wave of en- thusiasm for a group project. You've all worked hard M to get this far and although it hasn't been easy, a sense A of comradeship has kept you going through many difficulties. At last you can see the light at the end of R what has been a long and arduous tunnel. Y Capricorn - You're determined, assertive and consid- W ering how you might reach a long-term goal. It helps O to talk about your plans but you won't listen to every- one's ideas as some may be impractical or plain fool- R ish. Even when someone is convinced they know T what they are talking about, you might think otherwise H and you will prefer to make your own decisions.

Aquarius - You know you could feel better than you do at the moment. At the same time, you will find the energy you need to carry out all you have to do. Your M conscience won't allow you to let anyone down. Try O to arrange to have some time off soon, to relax and re- T coup your energy. Look after your health. H E Pisces - Although you are busy, everything you need R is close at hand and there's nothing stopping you from reaching out and taking it. This will help you make G short work of even the most difficult task. A friend is O reluctant to ask for help but if you can pull a few O strings on their behalf, you will be happy to do so. S E Bangladesh sweep ODI series 3-0 against West Indies Page 17

Tuesday January 26, 2021 VACCINE GIVES HOPE A YEAR ago, yesterday, fewer than “Numbers can make us numb to what addressing yesterday’s virtual press can all do to navigate our way out of this 1 500 cases of COVID-19 had been they represent – every death is some- briefing, reiterated that vaccines are giv- pandemic, while we all wait our turn to reported to the World Health one’s parent, someone’s partner, some- ing us hope, “which is why every life we be vaccinated: physical distancing, avoid- Organization (WHO), including just one’s child, someone’s friend. Our re- lose now is even more tragic”, he ing crowds, masks, hand hygiene, venti- 23 cases outside China. sponse must be twofold: to mourn those stressed. lation and more. You might be sick of That’s according to Director-General we have lost, and to resolve that each “I have called for vaccination of health hearing it; you might be sick of doing it, Dr. Tedros Ghebreyesus, while warning one of us will do everything we can to stop workers and older people to be under- but this virus is not sick of us. Please, do that reported cases are expected to reach transmission and save lives.” way in all countries within the first 100 your part, for yourself, and for others.” the 100 million mark this week. The WHO Chief, who was at the time days of the year. But there is so much we VACCINE on Page 5

FOLLOWING THE RULES: Some PSVs workers have received a bad reputation as stories of not adhering to the COVID-19 protocols have been circulating across social media platforms. However, yesterday, the Barbados Advocate observed this PSV driver making sure that he was well masked up. Pay attention to preserving locally built heritage

By Marsha Gittens of Barbados’ first Prime Minister, Errol where future generations could visit. preserved for years. When artists build Barrow and that of this island’s lone liv- “There are other buildings, including something, it is just left to fall into disre- THE head of one organisation believes ing National Hero, Sir Garfield Sobers, Errol Barrow’s former home, that we pair.Why? It carries the same amount of greater attention needs to be paid to pre- Chairman of the Pan African Coalition of must pay attention to. Sir Garfield Sobers’ weight in our national memory to simu- serving the built heritage within the Organisations (PACO), Reverend Wayne home or wherever the houses are, these late, to motivate and to incentivise our country. “Onkphra”Wells, said these places should things we must pay attention to.When an young people.” Referring in particular to the birthplace become locations of national significance artist writes something in a book, it is HERITAGE on Page 6

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