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Wednesday April 28, 2021 $1 VAT Inclusive New policy UNEQUAL Concern expressed on quality about curtailing of Labour Day likely TREATMENT activities coming WHY is it that trade unionists in the 13th June 1980 Movement, wants Their comments came during a virtual Barbados cannot gather, whilst so- answered. He has also received the sup- press conference, which they convened cially distanced, to celebrate Labour port of General Secretary of the to discuss their Labour Day Programme, THE Cabinet of Barbados will soon have Day on May 1st, but religious Caribbean Movement for Peace and which will now take place over the Zoom before it for approval, a paper that out- groups, which in some cases have Integration, David Denny, who argues online platform on May 1st, 2021, given lines the development of a national pol- contributed to the spread of COVID- that May 1st is an important day for the restrictions in place on account of the icy on quality for this country. 19, can freely congregate? workers in Barbados and the curtailing pandemic. Word of this has come from Minister of This is the question Attorney-at-Law, therefore of Labour Day activities should Energy, Small Business and Lalu Hanuman who is the coordinator of be frowned upon. ANSWERS on Page 3 Entrepreneurship, Kerrie Symmonds, who said this policy will speak to the quality of services provided and goods produced here. He made the disclosure while delivering the keynote address yes- terday morning during the virtual launch of the Caribbean Micro, Small and Medium Enterprise Centre. Symmonds told the online audience that on Monday he signed off on the Cabinet paper, and expects that within as little as a week or two, it will come up for discussion at that level. “We want this to be a quality policy which will be part of our national archi- tecture or infrastructure, so that every aspect of this country's business ecosys- tem, supplying goods or services irrespec- tive of what you do or at what level you do, we will now be utilising the Barbados National Standards Institute and related agencies to make sure that this is done in a way that is taking us all to the level of international best practice,” he said.

Key to competitiveness Symmonds explained that such a policy is necessary if businesses in this country want to be able to successfully compete internationally.The Small Business and Entrepreneurship Minister made the point while lamenting for the second time Managing Director at Mount Gay Raphaël Grisoni presented Michelle Cave, educator, and beekeeper with a beehive in less than a week, that while there are towards her initiative with the primary school students in St. Philip. approximately 10,000 small, micro and medium enterprises in this country, less than one hundred are members of the Mount Gay donates hive towards initiative Barbados National Standards Institution (BNSI). AN initiative aimed at educating chil- ceive practical, hands-on experience with Cave, who is also a beekeeper,thanked “It therefore tells me that again, even dren on the importance of honeybees and a real hive of bees. Mr. Grisoni as well as Beekeeper at the in the field of practising business on a inspiring them to take part in their “I am very happy that we can donate National Conservation Commission day-by day-basis, there are way too many preservation will soon get under way this beehive, but it is not only a house for (NCC) David Small, for embracing the entrepreneurs and way too many enter- thanks to Mount Gay Rum Distilleries the bees – it is the education of children initiative. She said the hive will be placed prises that are not mindful of the need to Limited. about our environment and be conscious in an area between the Oughterson zoo maintain that which they do, in accor- Yesterday, Managing Director at about what we can do to have a sustain- and Bushy Park for the children to access dance with certain standards and cer- Mount Gay, Raphaël Grisoni, presented able environment around us, and bee- at any time. tain levels of best practice. And as I sim- a beehive and beekeeping suit towards hives are contributing to the sustainabil- “I keep bees and an increasing number ply said just now, if you don't get that, the effort spearheaded by educator, ity of our environment,” he expressed. of parents have caught wind of this and right, A, we fail our own consuming pub- Michelle Cave. “I am very happy that the young gen- would like their children to take part in lic domestically, but most importantly, Grisoni said that Mount Gay, which eration will be sensitized and educated the bee rearing at Bushy Park,” she re- we fail at the effort of raising foreign has beehives at its St. Lucy estate, is and will also learn physically and not vealed. pleased to make the donation to the pri- from just books, but really taking care of QUALITY on Page 2 mary school students in St. Philip to re- the bees.” HIVE on Page 9 2 • Wednesday April 28, 2021 The Barbados Advocate

Minister Straughn speaks on National Payment System decision

MINISTER in Finance The presentation was financial institutions and much time, too much man- from it,” said the minister. as a country,to set about a in the Ministry of done during the Barbados members of the business power to be able to collect Straughn acknowledged course of action that would Finance, Economic International Business sectors regarding the monies on behalf of the that Barbados has had help to mitigate or min- Affairs and Investment, Association (BIBA), BIBA move to more digital government and the rec- problems relating to the imise the risk of being as- Ryan Straughn, spoke Talks webinar on e- processes. onciliation needed to allow ease of doing business on sociated with money laun- yesterday on the rea- Readiness: Digital “We recognised that it people to do their business. the island, not just be- dering. soning behind the gov- Payments Webinar. costs the government We felt that it was impor- tween individuals and “Therefore the introduc- ernment moving to Straughn explained that more money to process tant that we look at this in government agencies, but tion of a comprehensive National Payment the Digital Payments Bill cheques, the financial in- a strategic way to ensure equally resides as a prob- digital payment system Systems and also the passed in February 2021 stitutions speak to the that we can better improve lem within the private sec- would in part solve some of Implications for the was a culmination of dis- costs associated with pro- the services we were offer- tor.As a result the govern- the Know Your Customer Ease of Doing Business cussions between the cessing cheques.We recog- ing and that the business ment saw it fit to address (KYC) requirements that in Barbados. Government and all of the nise that we are taking too community can benefit the problem by developing is needed to sensitise cor- a payments ecosystem. respondent banks outside “An ecosystem predi- of Barbados including the cated on competition, an FATF (Financial Action ecosystem predicated on Task Force), EU, the financial inclusion for a OECD (Organisation for whole host of Barbadians Economic Cooperation as well as citizens first, and Development) and all persons who are involved of the other regulatory in business and the agents. To be able to en- Government of Barbados, sure that regular but also three, to address Barbados can do their some of the emerging is- business inside or outside sues regarding Anti- of Barbados in the case Money Laundering, which where correspondent is a significant challenge banking occurs,” he ex- for Barbados,” said plained. Straughn. Straughn expanded by saying that whether peo- Correspondent banks to ple chose to go on Amazon, be addressed or seek to source goods or However, the Minister in services from overseas Finance also stated that suppliers,it was important the correspondent bank- that the government settle ing issue had not yet been any issues regarding cor- settled, but the govern- respondent banks as soon ment felt it was necessary, as possible. (AS) ‘Quest for quality and standards must start from the inception’ QUALITY from Page 1 ternational standards, he maintained that the quest exchange on the interna- for quality and standards tional market, because must start from the incep- our businesses then get tion of the business.He shell-shocked, when once said if they can get it right you reach to the export at the domestic level, pro- level platform, whether moting international best you're providing a cross practice, it becomes very border service, or whether easy then to penetrate you're providing a good, other markets. and you are told you have “Every step of the way to be in accordance with therefore, we have to be this, and if you can't get making sure that those that level then don’t businesses that function come,” Minister in this country must do so Symmonds said. at the level that satisfy Earlier in his remarks, two things - one, a more Symmonds said that discerning and demand- while tariffs in interna- ing, consuming body of the tional trade have been re- public; and secondly, the moved, non-tariff trade necessary levels of opera- barriers like standards re- tion which would allow main, and these present a them to be comfortable, challenge for businesses when once they do come seeking to export. to the expert level plat- Pointing out that local or form, of performing a regional businesses can- standard to which they not penetrate other mar- have become accustomed,” kets unless they meet in- he said. (JRT) The Barbados Advocate Wednesday April 28, 2021 • 3

Donville Inniss facing Virtual May Day two years in prison Rally this Saturday FORMER Minister of niency in the sentencing. ANSWERS from Page 1 mission and dispersal hubs for Industry and Commerce, Before the judgement was COVID” Hanuman charged, Donville Inniss will face 24 handed down, Inniss issued an “On Saturday, 1st of May at 11 whilst citing instances in Israel, months in a United States apology to his family and to the o’clock, we are going to have a India, New York and London federal prison. people of Barbados. Zoom virtual May Day Rally. It where he said religious gather- The two-year sentence was In addition, Inniss’ attorney is highly unfortunate that ings have resulted in the spread handed down yesterday by Joel Hirschhorn urged the court under the most recent COVID of COVID-19. Judge Kiyo Matsumoto at the to consider probation or non-cus- Directive which came out on “The current situation in Eastern District Court of New todial sentence, while citing the Saturday April 24th, that trade India, with the massive York. former government minister's unionists cannot assemble to- amounts of COVID outbreaks Earlier this year,Inniss, a per- previous spotless record. gether, socially distanced of over there, where they are reg- manent resident of the US, was However, in noting considera- course, to celebrate the most istering something like 300,000 found guilty of two counts of tion had gone into this, his serv- important day in their calen- new cases per day, has been at- money laundering and one count ice to his community and the dar, the workers’ day, while at tributed again to religious gath- of conspiring to commit money various testimonies given by rel- the same time, despite erings that have been taking laundering. atives and friends, Judge Barbados being a secular soci- place in India. And of course in During the session, the court Matsumoto insisted the crime he ety, there is no restriction on France and South Korea we heard testimonies from former was found guilty of was a serious people going to church or any had the same scenario happen- Attorney General Adriel one. religious function, in particular ing, where there have been Brathwaite and Barbados’ for- The former MP was then or- Former Minister of Industry for example the Seventh Day hubs from religious gatherings mer High Commissioner to dered to report to the designated and Commerce, Donville Inniss Adventist, in terms of their that have created huge trans- London Reverend Guy Hewitt, prison by July 30 to start serving meeting on a Saturday,” mission problems with COVID who accompanied Inniss into the his 24-month prison term and wife and friends. Hanuman lamented. and right here in Barbados,we courtroom, where they urged le- left the court with his attorney, He was also fined US$36 636. He added, “There is no re- know there is an evangelical striction on that, but there is a group that has been a super restriction on trade unionists spreader event. So I cannot un- meeting and I think this in it- derstand why religious groups New centre launched to self raises a fundamental are being allowed to meet and human rights issue. Everybody trade unionists are not being should be treated equally be- allowed to meet. To me, that is fore the law.There should be no a fundamental human rights special dispensation for reli- issue and it raises serious help MSMEs in the region gious people and if religious Constitutional issues,” the people can meet freely, as long Attorney-at-Law maintained. A UNIVERSITY professor is many people think. In that bition. He said SEED is going as they are socially distanced Denny meanwhile stressed emphasising the need for vein, he is cautioning that if our further, being designated a on Saturday 1st of May, I cannot that this is the time where key Caribbean economies to deliver economies cannot deliver jobs Small Business Development see why trade unionists cannot officials in the trade union jobs and opportunities for their and opportunities, and “deliver Centre to offer services to the also meet in the same way.” movement should be voicing citizens, warning that failure purpose for those on the blocks wider Barbadian public. “Barbados is a democracy, it is their concern over the curtail- to do this could result in more and in the field, then something “A second aspect of the is not a theocracy and we know ing of key Labour Day activi- than economic losses. more elemental than GDP Centre is the Lean Launchpad for a fact globally that religious ties, but he is yet to hear from Professor Justin Robinson, debts and deficit is at risk”. programme and this provides assemblies are known trans- them on this matter. Executive Director and Chief He added, “Our social com- hands on training for members Executive Officer of the Sagicor munity,our social fabric, our so- of the public seeking to start Cave Hill School of Business cial stability will be at risk be- their own businesses. The serv- and Management (SCHSBM), cause our economies cannot de- ices of the Lean Launchpad made the point during yester- liver opportunities to have historically been offered day’s virtual launch of the Caribbean people”. only in Barbados and they’ve Caribbean Micro, Small and The professor made the point been offered through the Medium Entreprise Centre. His while suggesting that the pri- Ministry of Labour... Through comments came as he said the vate sector has a “critical” role the auspices of this Centre, COVID-19 pandemic and the to play in this regard. He is these services will now be of- recent volcanic eruption in St. adamant that a vibrant dy- fered to the wider Barbadian Vincent have cast an “economic namic private sector, is a “crit- public and importantly, to coun- pall” over the Caribbean, and ical missing element” as coun- tries in the Eastern Caribbean, have compounded the challenge tries seek economic develop- Belize and Guyana,” he stated. of economic stagnation that ment opportunities, in order to Robinson went on to say that was already facing Caribbean preserve stability socially and the Centre does not intend in countries. otherwise. any way to duplicate support “In 1969, when many With that in mind, he said services already offered, but to Caribbean countries had just The University of the West complement them. He said they achieved independence, we Indies is ready to play its parts, will be offering advisory serv- were among the richest of small indicating that the Caribbean ices to MSMEs in Barbados, the island states and small states Micro Small and Medium Eastern Caribbean, Guyana around the world. We fast for- Enterprise Centre, will bring and Belize that are seeking to ward to 2020, our per capita in- under one umbrella, a range of transition from one stage of come is half of our peers, as it services and programmes of- their business development, to was in 1969. We are faced with fered by the Cave Hill Campus, another, for instance if they rising debt, slow economic which are aimed at developing want to move from being a growth, and these are chal- and supporting entrepreneurs small business to a medium lenges for us. Slow growth and as well as micro, small and sized business. runaway environmental costs medium sized enterprises Additionally, Robinson stated have led to large debt levels and (MSMEs) that the Department of little fiscal room to manage In this regard, he spoke of the Management Studies will also health and climate crises. We’ve Student Entrepreneurial offer four annual management moved from the monoculture of Empowerment Development clinics, to entrepreneurs and sugar to quite a limited diversi- (SEED) Programme, which he MSMEs seeking advisory serv- Attorney-at-Law, Lalu Hanuman (left) who is the coordinator fication,” he noted. said is focused on offering sup- ices, where they can book an of the 13th June 1980 Movement and General Secretary of The SCHSBM head said the port to UWI students who want appointment to consult with the Caribbean Movement for Peace and Integration, David challenges are greater than to pursue entrepreneurial am- on-campus experts. (JRT) Denny. 4• Wednesday April 28, 2021 The Barbados Advocate

Scientists’ surveillance hindered by poor visibility at volcano

ON Monday, scientists her report, she noted that no further tremor. their guard" as the vol- attempted to view the seismic activity at La On Monday, the obser- cano is still active and crater at La Soufrière Soufrière, St Vincent has vation flight took place in while the seismic activity but poor visibility pre- been low after the tremor a fixed-wing aircraft at is low, the area near the vented this from oc- associated with the explo- about 11:30 am. Visibility Rabacca Dry River is still curring. sion and ash venting was poor, with clouds prone to lahars or mud- Director of UWI around noon on April 22. blocking the crater for flows. Seismic Research Centre There were a few long-pe- much of the time. But, Prime Minister (SRC), Erouscilla Joseph riod, hybrid and volcano- white steam could be seen Gonsalves expressed con- Seismologist Roderick Stewart (left) and gave this update in an tectonic earthquakes venting near-continu- cern about security in the Professor Richard Robertson. audio clip on Facebook. In recorded and there was ously from several loca- various communities. tions on the crater floor. One problem which has No dome was visible, al- emerged from the recent though a spine could be volcano eruption is that seen through the clouds. some malicious individu- Vincentians and people als or "antisocial ele- on neighbouring islands ments" are visiting affect- are reminded that the ing areas and burglaris- volcano continues to ing people's properties erupt. Scientists believe while they are away. The that the pattern of seis- nation's leader ques- mic activity over the last tioned if people could re- few days is typical of the turn to the red and or- growth and destruction of ange zones to clean up lava domes. The UWI and also if police officers Seismic Research Centre could be stationed in crit- warns that explosions ical areas. with accompanying ash- Professor Robertson re- fall, of similar or larger iterated that it is better to magnitude, can restart be cautious as the status with little or no warning. of La Soufrière can change quickly.He added Don't drop your guard that his network is not On Tuesday morning, operating at optimal and Professor Richard it will be challenging to Robertson and give a specific timeframe Seismologist, Roderick as to how soon La Stewart were on the Soufrière will become vi- state-owned radio with olent again. But the scien- Prime Minister Dr. Ralph tist emphasised that it is Gonsalves.The discussion important to remove the focused on the status of ash as the excess mate- La Soufrière. Professor rial will become problem- Robertson reminded atic as the island goes Vincentians not to "drop into the rainy season. Room for additional heroes

STUDY from Back Page who we are or who we Declaring that there should look up to as role needed to be an intensive models, should not we ex- public education pro- tend the importance of gramme put in place to Black people wherever remedy the situation, they are and have statues Prescod said that he be- and monuments and lieved that some everything in Barbados Barbadians believe that that can help inspire our we do not have enough people to go forward; es- room for additional heroes pecially if we argue that on our 166 square miles. we were enslaved and that Adding that many also we [were] brought here in bore admiration for others the 16th and 17th cen- who made major contribu- turies. We were brought tions with wider impacts, here from Africa, but we drawing reference to the want to start the history likes of Haile Selassie and and sell the distortions of Marcus Garvey, Prescod the enslavement as what said that we should be the we should justify as our ones to determine who history. I think because of constitutes our heroes. our experience as a people “Should not the debate be who were enslaved, we more elastic? If we believe cannot continue to perpet- that these people played a uate the view that our his- more important role to tory started in the 17th- help us to identify clearly century,” he said. (MP) The Barbados Advocate Wednesday April 28, 2021 • 5

Great potential in tourism niches WITH the tourism industry in on seasonal or event-based cycles. Barbados and the Caribbean hard Additionally, she said they can help to hit by the COVID-19 pandemic, an guarantee a steady flow of visitors and international trade expert is put- are less vulnerable to external shocks. ting the case for the development of “With a reputation for high quality niche areas of tourism, including medical care and warm weather year medical tourism, that can breathe round, the health and wellness sector is new life into the industry. an area Barbados and the Caribbean Pamela Coke-Hamilton, Executive can more aggressively tap into. The Director of the International Trade possibilities in this area are diverse, Centre (ITC), noted that while the including persons seeking treatment restart of international tourism is al- in comfortable and inviting locations ready on the horizon, it will not be busi- through medical tourism, and the pro- ness as usual and so there is a need to vision of holistic and alternative reme- rethink the current tourism offerings. dies, activities and experiences such as She was speaking recently during the retreats,” she indicated. Barbados Coalition of Service Industries The ITC’s Executive Director ex- and the Ministry of Energy, Small plained that investment in the health Business and Entrepreneurship’s vir- and wellness sector in Barbados would tual webinar, the latest instalment in provide increased income and employ- the Fish Bowl Conversation Series, ment opportunities for medical staff, as held under the theme ‘Services for well as increase the overall quality of Economic Resilience and Post-Pandemic the medical infrastructure and skills Recovery’. available for Barbadians and visitors Pointing out to the online audience alike. that the effects of the pandemic are ex- Coke-Hamilton referred also to the pected to linger for years to come, she potential as it relates to educational said short-stay visits will become less tourism, indicating that this is another Executive Director of the International Trade Centre, Pamela Coke-Hamilton, appealing in the immediate future. To niche that Barbados enjoys a competi- addressing the online forum. that end, Coke-Hamilton said the tive advantage, through its offering offerings will have to be adapted to fit, of high quality facilities to satellite Hamilton, who is a Jamaican national, cricket, there’s more that can be done to not only the current characteristics of learning institutions, as seen in the case expressed disappointment that few expand this footprint in other sports in- the market, but meet future consumer of Ross University. She said that it can of our islands have managed to take cluding track and field, indoor and out- trends. Moreover, she said the focus will attract long-stay visitors who would advantage of the full potential of sports door swim meets and golf on a more con- have to be on innovating and fortifying make use of the wide variety of support tourism. Additionally, she indicated that sistent and structured basis,” she stated. the tourism offerings to be more re- services on the island. like educational tourism, there is scope In that vein, the ITC head added that silient and facilitate the distribution of Going further, the trade expert stated for the establishment of “dynamic part- a deepening of engagement in such tourism gain in a more equitable fash- that sports tourism is also an area that nerships” with sports institutions, so as niches, as part of a central plan for ex- ion. Barbados and countries in the region to attract athletes to the island to make port development, will benefit not only She went on to say that the growing can capitalise on. While pointing out use of the training facilities. tourism, but result in multiple avenues niche areas of tourism, such as edu- that some of the top athletes in the “While Barbados has attracted in- for small businesses to provide services cational tourism, are less dependent world hail from the Caribbean, Coke- ternational tournaments such as test throughout the value chain. (JRT) FEED programme and Project CARE to work in tandem

GOVERNMENT remains intent on water, all of the seedlings, PPE and fer- going the full distance in terms of off the block and get an opportunity to encouraging more people to become tilisers, and then extension services, be- preparing the land, and then providing participate in agriculture within their involved in agricultural production, cause they still have to continue to get them with all the inputs so that they communities,” he stated. and will in addition to the Farmers’ the technical support as well. Then we can get started as well, and looking at He added, “There’s tremendous poten- Empowerment and Enfranchisement will go into training of the third cohort,” how we can provide them with water, tial in terms of empowering people to get Drive (FEED), be rolling out a new he stated. either by way of an irrigation system or back to community farming. We’re going initiative to encourage farming at the Minister Weir continued, “I’m hoping through tankers. When that is done, this to give them all the implements, community level. that we can then move the Farmers’ is an additional 129 acres of land that so that we get the pan carts, etc., we’re Word of this has come from Minister Empowerment and Enfranchisement will be brought into production,” he going to give them the wackers, all the of Agriculture and Food Security, Indar Drive, the FEED programme, to another stated. implements that they need, and then Weir. He made the comments while giv- level, where under Project CARE Moreover, he said Project CARE we will give them the extension serv- ing an update on the FEED programme, [Community Agriculture Response will also be lending a hand to persons ices so that they are guided through the which was officially launched in May and Enfranchisement], we’re going desirous of undertaking cultivation in process of planting. And we will also pro- 2019 and from which over 1,000 farmers to provide 129 acres of land through their communities. vide them with the seedlings and PPE. have graduated. According to Weir, the BAMC at Constant, Wakefield, and “...Like guys who are on the block, not Under this programme, we are going apart from the COVID-19 pandemic, north of the island, Chance Hall is one employed [but] looking for an opportu- right across Barbados to those commu- that programme has faced a number and I believe Bawdens is another one.” nity. They want to do some agriculture, nities that would need that assistance.” of challenges, including lack of water He explained that Project CARE, but can’t get assistance with cultivation, Weir said that the programme gives and quick accessibility to land, but they which will be launched soon, is an ex- and do not have the financial resources them the opportunity to empower and are pressing ahead. pansion of the FEED programme, and so to do. What we’ve done is, we’ve cre- enfranchise more people in this coun- “Our target is 2,000; 2,000 over three geared towards small farmers. Giving ated this project, Project CARE, which try, provides an opportunity for people to years. Now if you had to remove 2020, more insight into Project CARE, he said basically is a dovetail off the care pack- earn an income, and to get a balanced because of the period of shutdown, I they are seeking to attract persons who ages. What was happening is that the meal. would say that we are still on track, but are unemployed and do not have other Government was providing the care “If this is extended across all the this is now going to run us beyond three options for employment, to get into farm- packages with all the agricultural pro- communities of Barbados, especially in years. The reality of it is that we have ing, growing cash crops such as lettuce, duce, and when we looked at it, we said urban Barbados, then all of a sudden farmers now waiting to be trained. We tomatoes and beans. this is something that we should con- you have an opportunity to then build on also have farmers who are going to grad- “We also have to give them a chance to tinue. But give people the opportunity the FEED programme and at the same uate from Cohort 2, just over 200 of receive the cultivation services just like now to go back to their kitchen gardens, time give more people an opportunity them, and we are providing them with we are doing under the current FEED with assistance from the Government, for enfranchisement,” the minister all the inputs, that is, access to land, programme. Cultivation services means give people the opportunity then to come added. (JRT) 6 • Wednesday April 28, 2021 The Barbados Advocate

Inequalities Crisis provides opportunity need to be By Cara L. Jean-Baptiste result of the crisis. some benefits after contribut- excluded in one sense and it He believed that through ing to the insurance schemes,” sort of limits the idea of entre- THIS COVID-19 pandemic communication strategies, in- he said. preneurship,” she said. addressed has given countries yet centives and reaching out and Miriam Self, Lead “So to have them more in- THE inequalities experienced by another opportunity to getting those informal sectors Researcher at CAPRI, stated cluded is to ensure that they disadvantaged groups across all strengthen the system of formalised, that they would be that she believed in order to are able to pay into the inter- sectors, in the midst of COVID- the informal sector. able to participate in this sys- reach and support the infor- national insurance systems 19, must be properly examined This was stated by Elbert tem and accrue benefits when mal sector and businesses in and in some countries they are and addressed. Ellis, Social Analyst at the such crises occurred. the economy, it was important able to pay, but they don’t. But This is the view of Elbert Ellis, Caribbean Development Bank “So we’re talking about to incentivise them to join the it could be a lack of awareness Social Analyst at the Caribbean (CDB), as he spoke during the building resilience in the sys- social protection for informal and because the pandemic now Development Bank (CDB), as he Caribbean Policy Research tem and we need to get them to workers. has underscored the impor- spoke during the Caribbean Institute’s (CAPRI) webinar. a point where they understand “In terms of the informal tance of it, I think there is an Policy Research Institute’s According to Ellis, based on that they have a duty and sector in some countries, for opportunity for more aware- (CAPRI) webinar. He believed research and experience, the responsibility to participate example Trinidad and Tobago, ness and just incentivizing that these findings should be fac- informal sector was significant in the system. So that when self-employed workers are not them to enter into the social tored into appropriate national in the region and they have shocks occur, they have some- able to pay international in- protection for informal work- policy response. been seriously impacted as a place to go and they can get surance systems, so they are ers.” “To do otherwise would fur- ther result in further marginal- ization of these groups of per- Rotary clubs sons, possibly increasing their over-reliance on State resources and on others for support,” he aid St. Vincent said. THE three Rotary clubs of “Further these consequent Barbados are committed to pressures may encourage the continued relief support for use of negative coping mecha- volcano-ravished St. Vincent, nisms, such as involvement in which has lost about fifty per anti-social behaviours and crime cent of its productive land space and violence, which have en- to ashfall. snared a disproportionate seg- The service organisations ment of the region’s youth and – Rotary Club of Barbados, population, particularly our Rotary Club of Barbados West young men.” and Rotary Club of Barbados Ellis stated that COVID-19 South – began mobilising sup- posed unparalleled challenges port hours after the April 9 to the region’s socio-economic eruption. development and based on ex- The eruption and continuing periences to date and research ashfall left most of the resi- findings, these impacts are being dents without access to potable manifested through compro- water and reduced their sup- mised health systems, loss of plies of food. An estimated incomes and livelihoods due to 20,000 persons are in shelters. an increase in unemployment, President of Rotary Club of as well as significant pressure Barbados, Fiona Hinds, an- on and disruptions to already nounced an immediate ship- overburdened social protection ment of 20,000 bottles of water systems. manufactured by Glacial Ice Additionally,he noted that re- has been sent to St. Vincent as strictions of movement, travel well as 17 gas stoves, six com- and curfew in the region contin- pressor nebulisers and five ued to fuel job loss and reduced transformers. income for workers across the President of Rotary Club President of Rotary Club of Barbados, Fiona Hinds (centre), announced the immediate assistance formal and informal sectors, con- of Barbados West, Trevor for St. Vincent and the Grenadines. She is joined (left to right) by Mike Forde, President of tributing to sluggish economic Williams, said in addition to the Rotary Club of Barbados South; Justin St. John, Chief Executive Officer of Glacial Ice; and Trevor recovery and diminished dire need for water, the clubs Williams, President of Rotary West. prospects for inclusive growth. sent an immediate cash dona- Ellis proudly revealed that the tion of 5,000 US dollars and a island. The water manufacturer for the St. Vincent relief project President of Rotary Club of CDB was very active in its re- follow-up cash contribution was offered the product to the three goes into a separate trust and is Barbados South. sponse in helping its members expected to be made in a couple clubs at a concessional rate. used solely for the purpose of “There was no wasting of across the region to respond to of weeks. Hinds pointed out: “The re- supporting that island. time in terms of what Rotary the COVID-19 crisis and in so Justin St. John, Chief sponse from Barbadians has “We recognise that whenever was willing to do,” noted St. doing, he outlined that they were Executive Officer of Glacial Ice, been amazing. It has shown there is a disaster, Rotary must John. helping them to build resilience said the company contacted Joe that Barbadians care and they respond,” said Williams. Salters-based Glacial Ice and social protection systems to Steinbok hours after the erup- have reached out in so many “This is not the end. We will purchases local water, which it ensure that when another crisis tion, which led to plans with ways to help those in St. continue to send water and purifies and sells in Barbados came, they were better prepared the Rotary clubs to send the 56 Vincent.” whatever else we can resource,” under the brand Glacial Pure. to help their populations. pallets of water to the stricken She said every cent donated remarked Mike Forde, (HH) (CLJB)

Partly sunny with a few brief isolated light showers.

High: 4:12 a.m. and 5:15 p.m. New York: 14°C Yesterday: 0 mm Miami: 27°C Low: 10:42 a.m. For the month: 25.8 mm Max: 30.3°C Boston: 20°C and 10:42 p.m. For the year: 243.3 mm Min: 25.6°C Toronto: 12°C Montreal: 16°C London: 10°C 5:39 a.m. 6:13 p.m. The Barbados Advocate Wednesday April 28, 2021 • 7

Four in five Chinese people willing to receive COVID-19 vaccine MORE than four in five munity. Chinese are willing to receive Feng Zijian, deputy general di- COVID-19 vaccines, the high- rector of the Chinese Center for est rate among all six major Disease Control and Prevention, vaccines for adults, a survey said that while social distancing Students receive shots of a COVID-19 vaccine at Huadong Normal University in Shanghai, on released on Sunday showed. and travel restrictions have March 28, 2021. Chinese people’s overall accept- helped China suppress the ance of vaccines – meaning they spread of COVID-19, ending the ment in awareness is needed. The survey said that a lack of each family, just as vaccination recognise that vaccination can ef- virus’ spread and returning to For example, more than 66 per- understanding of the types of vac- certificates are typically issued fectively prevent diseases – has normalcy will ultimately depend cent of people mistakenly believe cines available and their bene- to each child. In the survey, 88 jumped to 85 percent, up nearly on mass vaccination. that local disease control and pre- fits has played a role in driving percent of participants welcomed 40 percentage points from last Speaking on Sunday, which vention centres or public hospi- down the rate among the general the proposal. year, it said. was National Child Vaccination tals are places where vaccines population. “A family-based vaccination Public awareness of vaccines Awareness Day, Feng said more can be administered, the survey A number of factors can sway registry will act as a reminder designed to prevent hepatitis B efforts will be devoted to expand- said. In reality, people should go the public’s willingness to get vac- and help each family plan for im- and the human papillomavirus ing the list of vaccines on the na- to community health service cen- cines, according to Yang munisation at different ages,” has also increased markedly com- tional immunisation program tres for vaccinations, Feng said. Weizhong, executive dean of the Yang said. pared with last year,but people’s and improving vaccination con- Although 90 percent of med- School of Population Medicine In terms of COVID-19 immuni- knowledge about influenza, venience. ical workers surveyed said they and Public Health at the Chinese sation,Yang said the current vac- pneumonia and herpes vaccines China provides 15 free vaccines tend to urge their family mem- Academy of Medical Sciences and cination rate is far too low to es- remains relatively low,the survey for newborns and young children, bers to obtain vaccines recom- Peking Union Medical College. tablish herd immunity.Speeding said. according to the latest version of mended for adults, the rate “The public’s knowledge of vac- up the rollout of COVID-19 vac- The survey polled nearly 13 the immunisation programme re- among the general public is much cines, the convenience of vacci- cines is the most significant task 000 members of the general pub- leased by the National Health lower. nation services and the outcomes at the moment, he added. lic and over 620 medical workers Commission last month. Women, particularly those of publicity campaigns all affect Data released by the National across the country. It was con- The survey also shed light on born in the 1990s, have shown vaccination willingness and up- Health Commission showed that ducted jointly by media outlet some misunderstandings associ- greater enthusiasm in persuad- take,” he said. over 220 million doses of COVID- Southern Weekly and DXY.cn,an ated with vaccinations and ing their family members to be Experts have called for setting 19 vaccines had been adminis- online healthcare service com- pointed to areas where improve- inoculated, it added. up an immunisation record for tered by Saturday. Chinese President Xi Jinping’s remarks on IP protection

BEIJING – As designated by the World vigorously pursue the Belt and Road Xi delivered a keynote speech at the zones for creative promotion of import Intellectual Property Organization, Initiative to create new opportunities of Opening Ceremony of the Second Belt trade, protecting intellectual property Monday marked the 21st World social and economic development for par- and Road Forum for International rights, and advancing high-quality Belt Intellectual Property Day, which encour- ticipating countries and for them to imple- Cooperation. and Road cooperation,” Xi said. ages small and medium-sized enterprises ment the United Nations 2030 Agenda for “We will intensify efforts to enhance China will continue to make its foreign- to take their ideas to market. Sustainable Development,” Xi said. international cooperation in intellectual related legal framework more open and Falling on April 26, the World property protection. Without innovation, transparent, strengthen intellectual Intellectual Property Day aims to increase August, 2018 there will be no progress. Full intellectual property protection, better protect the law- public awareness of intellectual property Xi sent a congratulatory letter to the property protection will not only ensure ful rights and interests of foreign investors (IP) and its contribution to the flourishing 2018 high-level conference on intellectual the lawful rights and interests of Chinese and provide them with more high-quality of creative arts and innovative sectors. property for countries along the Belt and and foreign companies; it is also crucial to services to further improve the business Chinese President Xi Jinping has Road. promoting China’s innovation-driven and environment, Xi said. attached great importance to global IP The IP system plays a crucial role in quality development,” Xi said. development and protection. Here are promoting the joint development of the “China will strengthen cooperation with November 19, 2020 some Belt and Road, Xi noted. other countries in intellectual property Xi delivered a keynote address at the of his remarks: “China unswervingly provides strict protection, create an enabling environ- APEC CEO Dialogues. IP protection, ensures all enterprises’ IP ment for innovation and promote techno- “We will accelerate the building of a July 25, 2018 rights are protected according to law, and logical exchanges and cooperation with modernised economy, strengthen protec- Xi addressed the BRICS Business is working to build a favourable environ- other countries on the basis of market tion of property and intellectual property Forum in Johannesburg, South Africa, ment for business and innovation,”Xi said. principles and the rule of law,” he added. rights, set up a high-standard market where members of five emerging Xi hoped that parties at the conference system and improve mechanisms for fair economies that group Brazil, Russia, India, can enhance communication and cooper- November 14, 2019 competition. All this will fully motivate China and South Africa (BRICS) met. ation for mutual benefits,push for more ef- Xi addressed the 11th BRICS summit. all types of market entities,” Xi said. “When new rules are made on such is- fective protection and use of IP rights, and “Going forward, China will open up still sues as innovation, trade and investment jointly develop the road of innovation to wider. We will import more goods and February 1, 2021 and intellectual property protection or on benefit people of all countries. services, ease market access for foreign Xi published an article in the Qiushi new frontiers including cyberspace, outer investments, and step up intellectual prop- Journal on comprehensively strengthen- space or the polar regions,we should make November 18, 2018 erty protection.With these efforts, we will ing the protection of intellectual property sure that the views of emerging markets Xi delivered a keynote speech at the break new ground in pursuing all-dimen- rights (IPR) and stimulating the vitality of and developing countries are heeded, their 26th Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation sional, multi-tiered and all-sectoral innovation to foster a new development interests and demands are taken into (APEC) Economic Leaders’ Meeting. opening-up in China,” Xi said. paradigm. consideration, and there are sufficient “China will continue to pursue its “Innovation is the primary driving force opportunities for their development,” Xi fundamental policy of opening-up by sig- November 4, 2020 behind development, and protecting IPR is said. nificantly expanding market access, better Xi delivered a keynote Speech at the equal to protecting innovation,” Xi wrote “China will continue to develop itself protecting intellectual property rights,and Opening Ceremony of The Third China in the article. with its door wide open, build a more in- making our investment and business International Import Expo. “China is changing from a big IPR vestment-friendly environment, environment more attractive,” Xi said. “Good progress has been registered in importer to a big IPR producer, and from strengthen protection of intellectual concluding high-standard free trade pursuing IPR quantity to improving property rights, increase imports, and April 26, 2019 agreements, developing demonstration quality,” Xi said. 8 • Wednesday April 28, 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 Celebrating National Heroes By Dorian Bryan over the eyes’ does not people to focus on this a year later and then allow one to see very well. issue and my fear is that rammed though one more Balancing lives TODAY is National From the time, as a youth only some groups will get just before the November Heroes Day – April 28, when I was prescribed traction. National Heroes 2020 election. Therefore a 2021. glasses to read, I know the belong to all Barbadians precedent has been set, and livelihoods It represents the cele- process of taking the and not just to a precious with the possibility of ex- bration of the contribu- glasses off, wiping them few who have the means to panding the court even AFTER months of increasing seismic activity in tions of ten outstanding clean and re-focusing my engage publicly.People are more. the region, the volcano at La Soufrière, St.Vincent Barbadians across cen- eyes to see what is being concerned right now with What stops a potential had an explosive eruption on April 9, 2021. As a turies of this country’s ex- presented to me. ensuring that they survive future Government in this result of continuing eruptions, large plumes of istence. These contribu- I am all for expansion the pandemic. country from deciding to ash travelled across the Caribbean sea and were tions helped to shape the of National Heroes, but I Even as cases fall, people continue to expand the list deposited across Barbados, turning our landscape development of this island question timing. This are being bombarded with of National Heroes for the into a modern-day black and white movie. The and paved the way for oth- country has a serious debt different messages. First, 60th celebration. It can be eerie picture was enough to make residents in ers to take the mantle and problem, which is com- it is to get tested to know a snowball effect. Barbados want to stay inside, even if the ash was move the island forward. pounded by key economic your status. What has not The list, as it stood not harmful to eyes, skin and the respiratory It also comes in a week sectors being shuttered. been addressed is the prior to April 2021, took system. It took days for the island to clean enough where workers are front The questions of how that stigma which is associated a view that major parts to restore its colour and its activity again. and centre with May Day, debt is managed remain with taking the test and of our history should be The Grantley Adams International Airport in a few days. unanswered as we how some people are being represented. The Right had to be closed due to the low visibility and From the Right continue to believe that shunned after they re- Excellent General Bussa unsuitable runway conditions during and after Excellent General Bussa, tourism projects will cover. represented the fight to the ashfall. Prime Minister Mia Amor Mottley to the Right Excellent continue to save this is- What is not being ad- combat the awful savagery assured the nation that every effort was being Errol Walton Barrow and land’s accounts. dressed is the concern over of slavery and its impacts. made to have the airport operational as soon as the only living National Despite the criticisms of the impacts of the vac- The Right Excellent possible, so that trade and tourism could continue. Hero, the Right Excellent alarmed economists five cines. A high social media Charles Duncan O’Neal She made it clear that Barbados simply could not Sir Garfield Sobers, the list years ago about the fiscal usage does not lend itself led the fight against the afford to keep its airport closed any longer and prior to 2021 has encour- prospects of the country, to dismissing concerns entrenched racism and op- that the closure was also affecting efforts to assist aged debate over the years, Barbados remains re- about the vaccine. This pression within this coun- St.Vincent in the aftermath of the eruptions.The since the list was an- silient. Back then, no one country has a highly vul- try at the turn of the 20th Prime Minister also informed the public that the nounced in the late 1990s. could fathom the liabilities nerable elderly population century, as was the case Government was using multiple approaches to While many might agree of Government regarding and high NCDs, so this is with The Right Excellent deal with the ashfall at the airport and that they on the names, some have the provision of certain not a matter to ignore. Samuel Jackman Prescod. could take guidance from Iceland, Alaska and argued for an expansion of services. This is akin to the de- The Right Excellent Indonesia’s airports, which have had to contend the list to include more The last Administration, bate in the United States Sarah Ann Gill remains with similar situations.The efforts made to reduce names, but the question for instance, raised bus related to the possible ex- the only female on the list the ash accumulation on the runway could be remains, why now? What fares for adults from $1.50 pansion of the Supreme and this needs to change seen in the viral video of huge dump trucks is this urge to expand on to $2.00, to much hue and Court. Republicans to represent the changes driving at high speeds along the apron in order to the names included on cry. This Government stomped over precedent within the society.Women break up the dust layer and allow it to blow out this list of outstanding raised it to $3.50 and not and grabbed 2 of the 3 have been at the forefront of the zone. The airport was eventually reopened Barbadians? Why now in as much as a whimper seats available under now of the development of this on April 16 and international flights returned to 2021? from these concerned econ- former President Donald country in all spheres. the island the next day. Could it be that the omists. It is laughable. Trump’s term in office. We have the first Female Although residents were grateful that the island was told that it How can you take them The death of a Supreme Head of Government facility could be reopened, not all parties were would be a Republic by seriously from now on? Court Justice in early and the second female comfortable with the time frame in which the Independence Day 2021? You cannot have serious 2016, under President Governor General cur- reopening had occurred or with the conditions at Could it be that because conversations on critical Barack Obama, set off a rently in office, as a re- the runway of the airport. A visit to the airport the island is recording issues, if criticisms are not series of actions by Senate minder of the power which on the day that international flights returned, its 55th anniversary of consistent.The public loses Republicans led by women hold in this coun- revealed that there was still a significant level Independence this year, faith if arguments and Majority Leader Mitch try. of ash on the runway, which filled the air that it seemed like a good passion are only thrown McConnell, which blocked The link between labour during landing and take off and blew towards debate to have and would in one direction. the legitimate powers of and politics is also repre- neighbouring districts. Many ordinary citizens take the attention of the Any debate on expand- the sitting President to sented on the list as is the with no experience in aviation expressed concern country away from the ing National Heroes can- nominate someone to fill international standard of about the safety at the airport and the possible myriad of challenges that not be forced into a short the vacancy. our sporting prowess. damage that could be done to planes by the we face as various interest time for consideration. The argument was that We also have not looked volcanic ash. Another viral video outlining these groups would be so enthu- This debate should have a Presidential election at the period from 1980 concerns was shared widely, suggesting that more siastic about the prospect started since last year, or would be coming in to present to extract any work was necessary before the airport should be of their preferred nominee be allowed to be considered November 2016 and that more National Heroes, fully operational. Although these concerns were being considered, that for a minimum of three the people would decide. and it bears investigation voiced, there have been no incidents reported from they would forget to months, to allow for debate Trump won that election and discussion, but that the airport. However, it has been reported that put pressure on the within communities and and Republicans took that takes time. an international flight had still been diverted to Administration on other various groups. seat preserving their 5-4 We have a lot to be Antigua. Representatives of the airport later critical issues? The COVID-19 pan- advantage. thankful for. Happy stated that there was a system in place to provide Call me a cynic,but ‘wool demic does not allow for They added another National Heroes Day. maximum visibility for pilots, which limited the amount of airlines that could take off and land within a certain period, allowing any dust to Delhi builds makeshift funeral pyres settle. It was also reported that the conditions at the facility were getting more manageable each CREMATORIUMS in spaces are also being wave of infections devas- Sarai Kale Khan crema- day. the Indian capital Delhi utilised for cremations. tates the country. torium, at least 27 new This is another situation in which our have been forced to build Families have had to The rising number pyres have been built and Government had to balance lives and livelihoods makeshift funeral pyres, wait hours before being of deaths – 380 were dozens more are being and it was a difficult decision to make. It appears as the city runs out of allowed to cremate their recorded in Delhi alone on added in a nearby park. that the management of the Grantley Adams space to cremate its dead. dead due to the rise in Monday – has left crema- Officials are also looking International Airport is doing everything in their Staff are working demand. toriums in urgent need of for additional space near power to ensure safety at their facilities.This ash around the clock, while Deaths have been surg- space. the city’s Yamuna river has caused many problems, even in residential parks and other empty ing in India as a second At the capital city’s bed. homes; it is difficult to clean and often reappears within minutes of a vigorous mopping or vacuum. Telephone: 467-2000 News Fax: 434-1000 News Editor: Dorian Bryan Executive Editor: Allison Downes It will take all residents of Barbados working as 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 a well-oiled machine to ensure that we can keep Publisher: Sir Anthony Bryan the island functioning, even with the ash present. @The Barbados Advocate @barbadosadvocate The Barbados Advocate Wednesday April 28, 2021 • 9

‘Emotional intelligence can de-escalate tension’ RETIRED Permanent ters, public servants and seeing the importance of director, has a five-term “ And 40 years from now, that can take responsibil- Secretary (PS) in the permanent secretaries. going in that direction. perspective... while the PS the problem will still re- ity for these areas. Ministry of Labour, Young opined that this “We now know that ... neu- is part of the democratic main because a person on Young also briefly ad- Elsworth Young, be- arises from the absence of roscience has advanced ideal and has a more long- contract is there for three dressed the length of time lieves that training in training of the civil ser- tremendous understand- term vision of the opera- years; there is no succes- spent in an organisation the public service is vant, when a new minister ing of the human brain. tions of public administra- sion planning if those who compared to the level of critical, particularly as comes on board to create And we now know that tion, this tension arises. are lower down the line, experience an employee it relates to promoting cordial relations with that each of us has the poten- “And if both parties are aspiring to become perma- might have in the partic- emotional intelligence individual. tial to network with other equipped with the tech- nent secretary and this ular field. in the workforce. “And the minister is persons to provide strong nique of emotional intelli- tension will remain unless He explained that em- Emotional intelligence new and the civil servant interpersonal relations, gence, I contend that they the persons in the system ployers are seeking em- refers to the ability to is there, the PS. once we have the tech- can better respond to each are equipped with the ployees that can add value identify and manage one’s Consequently, I think it’s niques of self-awareness other, and lead to a more tools of emotional intelli- to the organisation. “...By own emotions, as well as the responsibility of the and awareness of how to cordial and productive re- gence, which seems to be being innovative, who can the emotions of others. permanent secretary to use your emotions, control lationship. Rather [than] the way that most organi- think on their feet? Who He was speaking during cultivate cordiality. And your emotions and re- the tension that is in- sations are going whether can solve problems, lead the popular radio pro- this means applying what spond to other people in evitable, and which could in the public sector or the teams and work as team gramme, Down to Brass we call now emotional in- a way that promotes escalate if left unat- private sector. And I was members?” Tacks, recently where he telligence.” cordiality. tended.” pleased to see the Minister This added value, he highlighted the implied Young commended the “I contend that because He stressed that this of Education is doing this.” explained, is important tension between minis- Ministry of Education for the Minister, the political must be seen as a solution He suggested that this at a time where ‘money to the problem, particu- augurs well for the future is scarce’ and where the larly if public servants are as long as we have a Public wage bill is high,” he said. COVID-19 moved to contracts. Service Training College (JH) update: 3 new cases, 4 discharged THREE new positive cases of COVID-19 were recorded on Monday, April 26, from the 300 tests conducted by the Best-dos Santos Public Health Laboratory. The public health laboratory has conducted 152,399 The new cases com- tests since February last year. prise one male and two females. There were also and 1,964 males) and year. four recoveries, while there have been 3,750 There have been 101 people are in isola- recoveries. COVID-19 73,667 vaccinations – tion. has claimed 44 lives. 30,412 men and 43,255 The number of con- The public health women – administered firmed cases of COVID- laboratory has con- under the National 19 since March 2020 ducted 152,399 tests Vaccination Programme is 3,831 (1,867 females since February last for COVID-19. Student registration open at Arthur Smith Primary THE Arthur Smith A notice issued by [email protected]. Primary School, located the school states that They may also submit at Pleasant Hall Land, parents/guardians seek- any queries to the afore- St. Matthias, Christ ing to register their mentioned e-mail ad- Church, is accepting child/ward there, should dress. students for the new ac- request a copy of the Registration closes at ademic year, scheduled registration form by midnight on Saturday, to begin in September. e-mailing info.arthur- May 15. Cave: Children must be exposed to a wide range of experiences HIVE from Page 1 Cave further made the as citizens. It’s up to point, “If we as a people teachers and parents “The students can ac- have decided to gift our to expose them to a wide cess the hives when they children with 15 years of range of experiences, pro- like, with their parents. free education, when they viding depth and breadth They can plant a flower leave school, they should to their experience of life. after researching what have an idea of what they So that when you have a the bees are attracted to, are passionate about, conversation with young there is ample space. what and how they want people, they can talk They can study firsthand to contribute to the devel- knowledgeably and fas- how bees are an integral opment of themselves, cinatedly to you about part of our ecosystem.” their society, their world anything.” 10 • Wednesday April 28, 2021 The Barbados Advocate

Implementation phase begins for IDB-financed programmes TWO Government of and Prime Minister Mia eligible MSMEs. to cyclonic systems. Barbados programmes Amor Mottley. The objec- Meanwhile, the signing The Ministry of Finance, financed by the Inter- tive of this programme of the US$80 million Economic Affairs and American Development is to help Micro, Small and Contingent Loan for Investment is the Bank (IDB) recently Medium Enterprises Natural Disaster Emer- Executing Agency for moved into the initial (MSMEs) affected by the gencies contract was this programme, which stages of implementa- COVID-19 pandemic completed at the end of alleviates the impact that tion with the signing of overcome temporary liq- February by the same such natural disasters contracts for loans uidity problems, protect signatories. This will go could have on the approved by the IDB jobs and, at the same time, towards providing stable, country’s public finances. in the last quarter allow business continuity cost-effective, and quick The IDB’s portfolio with of 2020. and operations. The access contingent financ- Barbados includes invest- The US$30 million Executing Agency for this ing to cover extraordinary ment loans and technical Global Credit Programme programme is the Central public expenditures assistance across various for Safeguarding the Bank of Barbados, which during emergencies sectors including energy, Productive Sectors and will administer the loan caused by severe or education, social care, Employment was signed resources to provide guar- catastrophic natural disas- tourism, climate resilience, last week by IDB Country antees to intermediary ters, specificallsy those financial markets and Representative, Juan financial institutions from hurricanes and public sector modernisa- IDB Country Representative, Juan Carlos De La Hoz Carlos De La Hoz Viñas for individual loans to excess rainfall associated tion. Viñas. Economic lessons learned from Covid-19 pandemic The pandemic has taught from the world health Island Scenario”, many economic lessons crisis. Brathwaite noted that di- but Kaye-Ann Brath- Speaking during a versification of invest- waite, CEO of Barbados recent virtual economic ment products and mar- Invest has contended forum, “Island Innov- kets was an important that the diversification of ation on Economic lesson for Barbados. She investment products as Recovery and Inclusive stated however, that well as markets was a Growth in a Post Barbados had already key lesson learned Pandemic World: The been making strides to diversifying its economy but the pandemic had expedited those GOVERNMENT NOTICE plans. Highlighted next was LAND ACQUISITION ACT, CAP. 228 the need for change and facing the challenges of change fearlessly as a (Notice under Section 3) country,especially within the digital space. The CEO explained that with NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that it appears many people being busy to the Minister responsible for Lands that the parcel of land in their daily lives, if described in the Schedule hereto and situate at Workmans in the there is a secure platform where they can conduct parish of Saint George in this Island is likely to be needed for a business safely and confi- purpose which in the opinion of the Minister is a public purpose dently online, it would namely, recreational purposes. make it easier to manage their time. “The changes into the SCHEDULE digital space, with pay- ments for both public and private significantly im- ALL THAT land the property of Nathaniel Gill situate at prove our ease of doing Workmans in the parish of Saint George in this Island containing business from an investor by admeasurement 1992.9 square metres or thereabouts or a user perspective.It just made it a lot easier.” Abutting and Bounding on lands now or formerly of the Christian said Brathwaite. Mission Church on lands now or late of James Hoyte on lands It was also noted that now or late of Randall Hewitt on lands now or formerly of the pivoting was an essential lesson where if one Kaye-Ann Brathwaite. Crown and on a public road leading to Free Hill in one direction change is unsuccessful, and to Taitt Hill in the other direction or however else the same one must pivot to another important to consistently corporate tax rate for all was a national policy or may abut and bound as delineated and shown on a plan certified path. Brathwaite said provide a user friendly businesses early in 2019, national decision to that pivoting included and welcoming environ- whether international change the tax rate. on the 26th day of October, 2018 by Anderson Alleyne, Land resetting and improving ment for businesses, your business, foreign direct “I share this achieve- Surveyor and recorded in the Lands and Surveys Department on on any change required. investors and your investment or local busi- ment to underscore that the 1 st day of November, 2018 as Plan No. 1319/2018. The CEO contended people.” said the CEO. ness. we have built a stable en- that being open to new In response to a ques- “We saw it as improv- vironment, underpinned technologies and oppor- tion posed about any ing our attractiveness to by transparency and Dated this 6th day of April Two thousand and twenty-one. tunities was necessary as changes in tax policy investors and as a way of compliance. We continue well, where there would due to the pandemic, making the platform an to offer a warm and TIMOTHY O. MAYNARD be continuous training Brathwaite stated that equitable one for all busi- welcoming investment and education of people Barbados had not change nesses. So we would not climate where innovation Permanent Secretary for both the providers its tax policy during the change it before and we can flourish and busi- Ministry of Housing, Lands and Maintenance and users. pandemic but rather did not because of the nesses can grow.” said “Even in a crisis, it is there was a conversion of pandemic, unless it Brathwaite. (AS) The Barbados Advocate Wednesday April 28, 2021 • 11

Focus on our National Heroes as we celebrate our nationhood 2021 has been a challenge so far! It has tested our national resolve and the fight continues against the impacts of COVID-19 as the global pandemic continues to wreak havoc on our abilities to be free and avoid restricted move- ment and protocols related to social activities. That has not stopped us, even as things seem bleak at the moment. It is testimony to our resolve and speak to the legacy we have of the Barbadian spirit. This is personified in those who have performed and contributed to this country’s development... our National Heroes. Today, National Heroes’ Day – April 28th – represents an opportunity that we as Barbadians get to celebrate the contribution of the ten great Barbadian men and women who have made an in- delible contribution to the development National Hero, the Right Excellent of this country. Today, The Barbados Sir Hugh Springer. Advocate pays tribute to these out- standing persons. (Information was National Hero, the Right Excellent Sir Frank Walcott. sourced from www.bgis.com) Walcott has become an heroic trade Sir Garfield Sobers – A true hero Sir Hugh Worrell Springer union fixture as much in recorded his- The name Sir Garfield Sobers stands (1913-1994) tory as in folk memory. for so much not just in Barbados, but Educator, politician, Head of State. A tough, principled negotiator with a across the cricketing landscape. These terms refers to just a sample visionary approach to bargaining for im- He was born on July 28, 1936, in the of the contribution which Sir Hugh proved conditions for the working popu- area of Bayland, St. Michael and now Springer made to the development of lation, he served the island’s first trade stands as the only living National Hero this country. union – the Barbados Workers’ Union – of Barbados. Earning a Barbados Scholarship back for 50 years. Sir Garfield was the fifth child of in 1931 which was achieved at Harrison Beginning as an active unionist in Thelma Sobers, who was a major influ- College, Sir Hugh used his talents to 1941, he rose from the status of a hum- ence in his life, especially in the absence make a critical contribution to the devel- ble clerk at Lashley’s on Swan Street to of his father who died tragically. opment of education policy in this coun- become assistant to Sir Hugh Springer, Sir Garfield, in “Garry Sobers: My try. the BWU’s first General-Secretary. He Autobiography”, states: “I cannot re- After Harrison College, Hertford succeeded Springer on July 25, 1948. member that much about my father.I College in Oxford where he gained a Born on September 16, 1916, in St. was very young, just five, when he died B.A. degree in 1936. He obtained the Peter, the son of a policeman who died at sea. He was serving on The Lady M.A. degree from this institution in when he was very young, Frank was Hawkins when it was sunk by the 1944, studied law at the Inner Temple, raised in Bridgetown and attended Germans on January 1942.” London and was called to the Bar in Wesley Hall Boys’ School where he came Cricket became a feature of his life 1938. He was the organiser and first under the strong influence of legendary from a very early age and it seemed General Secretary of the Barbados Barbadian Headmaster of revered mem- to many that it would have been just Workers’ Union from 1940 to 1947. He ory, Rawle Parkinson. a matter of time before he would play worked in a variety of professional and He showed promise as a union worker some sort of professional cricket. His political capacities, including being a and from January 1, 1945 became assis- chance came through the Barbados Member of the House of Assembly; tant to Springer who was also General- Cricket League (BCL) which was formed General Secretary of the Barbados Secretary of the Progressive League. by Joseph Mitchinson Hewitt in order Labour Party; Acting Governor and After March 10, 1946, he was fully em- to “cater to the needs of the aspiring National Hero, the Right Excellent Commander-in-Chief of Barbados, ployed by the BWU and spent 45 years cricketer, for whom the social structure Sir Garfield Sobers. as well as serving as Director, as an employee, initially being involved of Barbados gave no opportunity to Commonwealth Education Liaison Unit; in grievance handling and later negoti- display his talent”. Sobers is not only the greatest cricketer Commonwealth Assistant Secretary- ations and all the administrative duties Sobers played 93 Test matches for the in the world, he is the embodiment of the General and Secretary-General of which fell under Springer’s control. West Indies. His statistics read 8,032 West Indian dream”. the Association of Commonwealth Frank Walcott was appointed to act runs at 57.78, 26 centuries, 30 fifties Sir Garfield Sobers has remained com- Universities. as General-Secretary on November 5, and 109 catches in his career. The great mitted to the development of cricket On the ticket of the Barbados 1947, and the following year on July 25 man claimed 235 wickets at 34.04 with in the West Indies. He is the patron of Progressive League in 1940, Springer was elected General-Secretary at the a best of 6/73 and six five wicket hauls. the Sir Garfield Sobers International won a seat in St. George. He was General Annual Delegates’ Conference. His debut came at the tender age of 17 Schools Tournament, which has become Secretary of the Progressive League and Sir Frank distinguished himself lo- years and 245 days old against England an annual event. The Garfield Sobers in 1944 he was appointed a member of cally, regionally and internationally. He in the 1953/54 series. Gymnasium is also named after him. the Executive Committee. consolidated the union’s internal admin- After his retirement in 1974, Sobers’ He remains committed to the develop- In a 1946 Barbados Progressive istration while engaged in organising next great honour came in 1975. He was ment of West Indies cricket and is al- League-Congress Party coalition, led by workers and negotiating on their behalf. knighted by Queen Elizabeth II, on the ways willing to lend a hand when called Mr. Adams as the first Premier in the It is not often that a Barbadian has Garrison Savannah. He is the first upon. annals of the colony, Mr. Springer held stood out as extraordinary while work- Barbadian to be knighted by the Queen Sir Garfield Sobers was named a responsibility for Education, Legal ing in the company of great patriots in in a public ceremony. The players pavil- National Hero on April 28, 1998. On Departments,Agriculture and Fisheries. their struggle for social justice.Yet, Sir ion at Kensington Oval was renamed Heroes’ Day 2002, a statue was unveiled Sir Hugh died in 1994. Frank did just that alongside Sir the Garfield Sobers Players’ Pavilion. to honour this living legend. Grantley Adams, Sir Hugh Springer and Sobers hit six sixes in one over off This legend and National Hero re- Sir Frank Leslie Walcott Mr. Errol W. Barrow. With them, and in Malcolm Nash in a first class match at mains active and helps to coach and in- (1916-1999) his own right, Sir Frank Walcott made a Swansea. The University of the West spire the next generation of cricketing Building on the foundation laid by truly remarkable contribution to mod- Indies in 1992, honoured him with a talent. such stalwarts as Sir Grantley Adams ern Barbados. degree of Doctor of Laws, honoris causa, and Sir Hugh Springer, Sir Frank Leslie where it was stated that “Sir Garfield NATIONAL HEROES on Page 12 12 • Wednesday April 28, 2021 The Barbados Advocate

National Hero, the Right Excellent National Hero, the Right Excellent National Hero, the Right Excellent National Heroine of Barbados, the Charles Duncan O’Neal. Sir Grantley Adams. Samuel Jackman Prescod. Right Excellent, Sarah Ann Gill. The social transformation of Barbados

NATIONAL HEROES from Page 11 creased grant for the Barbados vote in general elections, equal voting In the period of limited franchise, he Scholarship winners, and campaigned rights for women, the establishment of was elected on June 6, 1843, as one of for abolishing the despicable and de- the Erdiston Teachers’ College in 1948, two members for the newest con- Charles Duncan O’Neal grading practice of child labour. increases in old age pensions, improved stituency, the City of Bridgetown, thus (1879-1936) working conditions for shop assistants, becoming the first non-White to sit in The way for social transformation of Sir Grantley Adams (1898-1971) increases in the public service, building the House of Assembly.Later, he became Barbados in the early 20th century was Taking on tough issues and looking the Deep Water Harbour and the Queen the leader of a small group of white prepared largely by Charles Duncan for ways to help people are just some Elizabeth Hospital. members in the House, who agreed with O’Neal, and this he did contrary to of the ways in which National Hero, Adams secured the introduction of his policies. accepted norms, for he held high social Sir Grantley Adams, can be described. Universal Adult Suffrage in 1951. Under and professional status. He took on the established powers and the Bushe Experiment, in 1946, he sub- Sarah Ann Gill – Heroine of Although a medical doctor and espe- was able to make life better for the en- mitted four names for membership of Methodism (1795-1866) cially a member of the privileged class, tire Barbadian population. the Executive Committee, and the is- Appropriate title for the woman who he dedicated most of his working life to A lawyer by training, his election to land got a measure of responsible gov- had a profound impact on protecting and the poor. He agitated against deep- represent the constituency of St. Joseph ernment with a semi-ministerial system developing Methodism in Barbados – seated racism of the 1920s and 1930s, in 1934, at what was regarded as the of government. the Right Excellent Sarah Ann Gill – which the planter class perpetrated tender age of 36, was just the start of a In 1950 Adult Suffrage became a real- National Heroine of Barbados – Born against Blacks in education, religion, at campaign to providing a better life for ity, and in 1954 full ministerial govern- February 16, 1795 – Died February 25, the work place and in housing. Barbadians. He showed himself as a ment was introduced, with Adams as 1866. O’Neal is also credited with being the master orator and debator on the floor of first Premier. Methodism was brought to Barbados first politician in Barbados to campaign the House of Assembly. He died at the age of 73 on November in 1788 by Dr. Thomas Coke. By 1793, for improved conditions for women in He gained further prominence when 28, 1971, and was buried at St. Michael’s Methodists were often viewed by the the workplace, and the fact that women he became the attorney-at-law for union- Cathedral. Barbadian upper classes as anti-slav- held leadership positions in the ist Clement Payne was arrested and con- ery agitators and Methodist missionar- Democratic League and the Working victed, then deported in 1937, which was Samuel Jackman Prescod ies regarded as agents of the England- Men’s Association. a precursor to the riots of that year. (1806-1871) based Anti-Slavery Society. O’Neal founded the Democratic Adams had the task to help to restore Fighting for their rights. Gill was a Free Coloured and a League in October 1924 and it won its calm. That could be an accurate description member of this controversial church first significant victory two months Adams was given the task of going to of the work which National Hero, the in Barbados. It was stated by Woodie later when C.A. “Chrissie” Brathwaite England to inform the Secretary of State Right Excellent Samuel Jackman Blackman, in his “Methodism: 200 Years was elected as a representative for St. for the Colonies, and was first in giving Prescod, did over his life to improve the in Barbados”, that the first record of Michael in the House of Assembly. evidence to the Dean Commission of lives of the masses of Barbadians, who her association with Methodism was in The League’s programme was based Enquiry into the riots. He put forward were struggling with the proverbial yoke 1819 when she made a donation of ten on the principles of socialism and it at- a strong case for reform on behalf of and shackles of slavery. pounds sterling towards the building tracted membership among the coloured the masses, arguing for social change Born just a year after the formal end of the first Methodist chapel in and black middle classes. instead of poisonous poverty. of Trans-Atlantic Slave Trade in the Bridgetown, which was to be constructed The importance of educating ordinary When the Barbados Labour Party was British colonies, Prescod emerged as a of stone. Records indicate that she be- people about politics also occupied launched on March 31, 1938, Adams was leader in the fight towards better treat- came a full member in 1820. O’Neal’s time and energies to such an ex- elected, as the party’s first deputy leader. ment for Coloureds and Blacks in In October 1823, the Chapel was de- tent that he sparked their interest and In 1939, he became leader. Barbadian society, which made him a stroyed by a mob of white rioters and the some entered the political arena. He was In 1940, the party won five seats in person to be concerned about by the Methodist missionary Rev.William the first black activist in this century to the House of Assembly. In 1941, the planter class. Shrewsbury and his pregnant wife were agitate for free education and free den- Barbados Workers’ Union was formed Prescod made his mark as a newspa- forced to flee for their lives to St. Vincent. tal care for children; improved housing; and he was its President until 1954. per editor, where he used the pen to In April 1825, Rev. Moses Rayner was and abolition of the infamous Located Adams, was a member of the make his point. He also provided free re-appointed to Barbados, and built a Labourers’ System and the Masters Governor-in-Executive Committee. He discussion on all topics relating to the chapel on the site of the present James and Servants Act. In addition, he cam- was a part passage of important pieces labouring population and he tried to Street Church on land provided by paigned although unsuccessfully for of legislation which set the stage for unite the Free Coloured, the appren- Sarah Ann at a minimal cost with pay- the introduction of Universal Adult widespread and fundamental changes ticed workers and the Poor Whites ment spread over eight years. Suffrage. throughout Barbados. These pieces of against the powerful plantocracy. The Gill Memorial Church at Eagle In 1932, O’Neal finally won a seat in legislation included the Barbados Among Prescod’s early successes was Hall is named after Sarah Ann. A large, the House of Assembly as a Member for Workmen’s Compensation Act, and the admission of Free Coloured people to wooden structure built in 1893, it was re- Bridgetown, defeating the prominent amendment to the Barbados Education vote in 1831 and from as early as 1839 placed by a new Gill Memorial Church merchant H.B.G. Austin by one vote. Act, the establishment of a Wages Board he recommended that Universal Adult built at Fairfield Road, Black Rock, In Parliament, he continued his fight and Labour Department; reduction (in Suffrage be made law, but this proposal St. Michael in the late 1980s. to improve the plight of the workers, 1943) from 50 to 20 pounds sterling in was ridiculed by the oligarchy in was instrumental in securing an in- the franchise qualifying a Barbadian to Parliament. CONT’D on next page The Barbados Advocate Wednesday April 28, 2021 • 13

Accessing the Barbadian dream CONT’D from previous Holiday and his image page can be seen on the $50 dollar bill. Clement Osbourne Payne (1904-1941) Bussa – Freedom Actions stemming from fighter the expulsion of Clement National Hero, the Payne from Barbados Right Excellent Bussa, started the movement remains one of the endur- towards the social and ing memories of the early political transformation Barbadian experience of Barbados to one which and the struggle for free- only a select few were dom. successful to one where He also represented the everyone had access to legacy of the horrors of the Barbadian dream. the Trans-Atlantic slave Born in Trinidad, the experience and slavery in land of his birth, the general. He also repre- Right Excellent Clement sented the horrors and Payne sought to and suc- cruelty of the plantation ceeded in educating the experience in the West masses about their rights Indies and Barbados in and urging workers general. about their rights. Bussa was able to cap- It can be argued that ture the imagination of Payne’s actions were a fellow slaves and coalesce logical precursor to trade the images of discontent. unionism. He was viewed He was at the helm of the as a threat by the secu- 1816 revolt in Barbados rity forces and the elite against racist and op- class and after the first National Hero, the Right Excellent Clement Payne. National Hero, the Right Excellent Errol Walton pressive white Barbadian in his series of meetings Barrow. planters. It became which were held in known as Bussa’s Bridgetown, he was with anything that they Assembly to 16, thus ob- Rebellion. under police observation could find, destroying taining a clear majority That Rebellion, which at all times. everything in their paths. for the first time. But began on Sunday, April Payne was not deterred This action for four days the desire to fashion a 14, 1816, was the first as he continued his meet- in various parts of the is- new political force led slave uprising in this is- ings. He used that plat- land, left 14 people dead, Barrow in 1955, along land for 124 years; the form to inform the public 47 wounded and 500 ar- with Cameron Tudor previous taking place in about the labour riots rested. and others to form the 1692. Evidence gathered in Trinidad in 1937, this The actions provided Democratic Labour Party. from the captured slaves time using his meeting the basis for the estab- He lost his seat in the revealed that the upris- spot in Golden Square to lishment of the Moyne 1956 General Elections, ing was an attempt at do so. Payne escalated his Commission of Inquiry to but returned to total reconstruction of so- efforts after another look at the situation in Parliament after success- ciety in the image of the meeting with his sup- Barbados and the rest of fully contesting a by-elec- Blacks. It was an island- porters and declared that the British West Indies. tion in St. John in 1958. wide conspiracy to obtain he wanted a meeting Payne died in early He was a founder-mem- their freedom by over- with the Governor. He led 1941. ber of the Democratic throwing the planter a march to the Governor’s Labour Party, and came class. Another critical fac- residence and was ar- Errol Barrow – to power as Premier in tor was that the rebellion, rested when he failed to man amongst men 1961 and held that posi- although prematurely disperse his group. A (1920-1987) tion until 1966. It was started, was sudden and group of fourteen includ- National Hero, the with this power that he unexpected. ing Payne pleaded not Right Excellent Errol successfully led the coun- Bussa and his confed- guilty, but remained in Walton Barrow, also try’s proposal to become erates were created for custody while the others known as the “Father of independent. When this intense and sophisticated were released on bail. Independence”, repre- became a reality, Barrow planning skills. The plan- He won his appeal on sented the Barbadian became the country’s ning was undertaken July 26 against convic- dream – from humble be- first Prime Minister. He across Barbados, with tion for making a false ginning to leading his held the post of Prime Bussa’s ‘home’ Bayley’s declaration on his arrival country with honour and Minister first from 1966 Plantation where he was in Barbados, but the ex- distinction. to 1976 and again in 1986 head ranger. pulsion order remained Barrow was born in to 1987. He also served Information suggested in tact. This the authori- the parish of St. Lucy on as Opposition Leader. that the parties decided ties tried to enforce, January 21, 1920. The After losing the elec- on Easter 1816 as the which resulted in his sup- son of the late Rev. tion in 1976 after 15 best time to launch the porters hiring Grantley Reginald Grant Barrow years in power to the attack. Adams to represent him. and the late Ruth nee Barbados Labour Party He led the slaves into Adams advised Payne to O’Neal. He was the and Tom Adams, Barrow battle at Bayley’s on accept service of the ex- nephew of legendary, returned to power in Tuesday, April 16. He pulsion order. This was Dr. Charles Duncan National Hero, the Right Excellent Bussa. 1986, leading his party to commanded some 400 done on July 26, 1937. O’Neal, founder of the a 24-3 majority in the freedom fighters against That was the right Democratic League. In navigation officer to the in 1950 as a practising House. troops of the First West trigger for the growing December, 1939, he won a Commander-in-Chief of barrister-at-law and be- Barrow died on June 1, India Regiment, and was resentment in the coun- scholarship in Classics the British Army at the came a member of the 1987 after just one year killed in battle. But his try to explode into all to Codrington College, Rhine between 1940 and Barbados Labour Party in office. The DLP also troops continued the out action after news but did not pursue those 1942. After his stint in (BLP) in 1951. celebrates 66 years as a fight and they were ulti- of Payne’s deportation studies. Instead, he the RAF, Barrow studied In 1951, he won a seat political institution this mately defeated. In 1985, spread around the coun- joined the Royal Air Force law and was called to the in St. George for the BLP, week. the Emancipation Statue try. Supporters took to and served in World War Bar, Inns of Court in which moved from 12 His birthday is cele- was unveiled in his hon- the City of Bridgetown II. He was a personal 1949. He returned home members in the House of brated as a National our. 14 • Wednesday April 28, 2021 The Barbados Advocate

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Court dismisses sexual abuse lawsuit against Michael Jackson estate by Wade Robson MICHAEL JACKSON’S estate On Monday, however, lawyers for has succeeded again in having a MJJ Productions and MJJ lawsuit from one of the late pop Ventures succeeded in obtaining a star’s accusers dismissed. summary judgement dismissing Robson used to perform alongside A Los Angeles judge ruled on Robson’s claims. Jackson when he was a child. Monday that Wade Robson cannot The judge agreed that the com- sue Jackson’s businesses over panies had no relationship with claims made against the singer, the childhood sexual abuse he Robson that would create a legal who died in 2009, and have called allegedly suffered. duty for them to protect him from the Leaving Neverland documen- Robson, whose accusations fea- the alleged molestation. tary a “public lynching”. tured in the documentary Leaving “There is no evidence supporting His nephew Taj welcomed Neverland, is expected to appeal [the] Plaintiff’s contention that Monday’s decision, saying his the decision. [the] Defendants exercised control family had “stood strong and never Last year, the same judge ruled over Jackson,” wrote Young in his wavered” despite being “ridiculed, against fellow accuser James eight-page summary. vilified and marginalised”. Safechuck on similar grounds. “[The] Defendants had no legal Robson’s attorney,Vince Finaldi, In his latest ruling, LA County ability to control Jackson, because said the ruling contained “fatal Superior Court Judge Mark A Jackson had complete and total flaws” and that he would take his Young held that Jackson’s compa- ownership of the corporate defen- clients claims “to the Supreme nies had “no legal ability” to control dants.” Court if necessary”. his behaviour because he was the The judge ruled there was no He said the ruling, if allowed to sole owner, and could “remove any evidence of misfeasance and that stand, would set “a dangerous and all of the board members with- Robson had been unable to demon- precedent” that would leave chil- out cause or notice”. strate “extreme and outrageous dren in the entertainment industry Robson and Safechuck claim they conduct”. vulnerable to sexual abuse. were abused by the singer in the Lawyers for Jackson’s estate Leaving Neverland was shown at late 1980s and early 1990s while welcomed the ruling and accused the Sundance Film festival in Utah staying at his Neverland ranch. Robson of “pursuing frivolous in January 2019 and was subse- The pair were allowed to pursue claims [that] have no merit whatso- quently broadcast on Channel 4. legal claims against two of ever.” Dan Reed’s two-part documen- Jackson’s companies last year, tary went on to win awards at having had previous lawsuits dis- ‘Fatal flaws’ the 2019 Primetime Emmys missed. Jackson’s family have denied the and the 2020 TV Baftas. Bridge The Barbados Advocate Wednesday April 28, 2021 • 17 SPORTSSPORTS Physical education more than just sports By Cara L. Jean-Baptiste tion goes past sports and careers in the sports in- The Ambassador be- the future while simulta- seen in physical educa- we need to get our stu- dustry, and said that lieved that this was the neously helping with our tion and so for me, as a IT is important for chil- dents involved in a theo- physical education direction that the current health crisis. student, one of the barri- dren to understand that retical aspect of physical opened the doors to other Caribbean needed to go Danielle Treasure, sixth ers I’ve seen is that the Physical Education is education, he said. careers in sports, includ- in. form student and interna- curriculum was very com- more than just sports. “You see it at CXC and ing a sports marketer or He outlined that build- tional competitive swim- petitive and sports ori- During the Healthy CAPE level and this is commentator. ing an industry in sports mer for Barbados echoed ented and reduced stu- Caribbean Coalition’s re- where we need to go with He added that there was important, and added Bulbulia’s sentiments dent engagement espe- cent webinar, Barbados sports in the Caribbean. were countless other ex- that students from pri- and added that there was cially among females,” she Ambassador for the Children need to under- amples of persons who mary and secondary a need for more creativ- said. International University stand that physical edu- not only made it on the schools needed to have ity and innovation in the It is against this back- Sports Federation, Tahir cation is no longer on the field but off as well, as the opportunity to learn way physical education is drop that she believed Bulbulia, passionately ad- field of play but off as they would have gone on about sports, physical ed- taught at schools. more innovation and cre- vocated for this. well.” to start careers as sports ucation and its opportu- “Pre-COVID, there was ativity should be put into “We need to push the Bulbulia highlighted lawyers, sports biologists nities as this would open a lack of physical activity forming the curriculum idea that physical educa- that there were also many and doctors. up more jobs to them in and involvement that was for physical education.

Trinbago Knight Riders celebration after their victory in the final last year. HERO CPL 2021 to take place in St. Kitts & Nevis

THE 2021 Hero medical advisors, local 2019 to Andre Russell’s to take place in St Kitts & and we would like to & Nevis in 2021 will stim- Caribbean Premier agencies and the St Kitts even more explosive cen- Nevis in its entirety the thank those involved in ulate much-needed eco- League (CPL) will take & Nevis government to tury against the Trinbago Federation can look for- welcoming the tourna- nomic activity, especially place in St Kitts & ensure the health and Knight Riders in 2016, ward to even more focus ment to this wonderful for small and medium- Nevis in its entirety, safety of all those involved Warner Park has had on what makes it one of country. As was demon- sized local businesses. As with all 33 games being in the tournament as well some classic individual the world’s premier strated during the 2020 it relates to COVID-19 we played in the as the local population. St performances.There have tourist destinations. tournament the CPL is a will maintain our vigi- Federation. The tour- Kitts & Nevis has no also been some amazing This year’s tournament massive boost for the host lance to ensure that our nament will get under- COVID-19 transmission matches, not least the takes on extra signifi- country with US$51.5mil- health protocols are not way on 28 August with and is one of the safest game that went to a Super cance with it taking place lion delivered in sponsor- compromised and that the a similar format of places to visit in the Over finish between the in the lead up to the ICC ship value for Trinidad & country remains pro- games that worked so Caribbean. St Kitts & Nevis Patriots T20 World Cup and West Tobago.We are really tected from any serious successfully in 2020 Warner Park has been and the Knight Riders in Indies and overseas play- looking forward to giving spread of the and delivered a record the scene of some of the 2019. ers will be using this op- St Kitts & Nevis the expo- Coronavirus. It will most audience of over 500 most iconic matches in Hero CPL has provided portunity to push for se- sure they deserve.” certainly help to revive million. Hero CPL history and this outstanding exposure for lection for their interna- The Hon. Jonel Powell, the tourism sector that Last year the tourna- quick scoring ground will the Caribbean with each tional teams. St Kitts & Nevis Minister has been struggling for ment was successfully be an ideal venue for the season bringing a huge Pete Russell, Hero for Education, Youth, over a year, under the staged in a bio-secure tournament and fans can positive economic impact CPL’s COO, said: “We are Sports and Culture, said: weight of the deadly bubble and the Hero CPL expect explosive cricket. and highlighting the re- delighted to be able to an- “We are greatly confident COVID-19 global pan- operations team will From Chris Gayle’s bril- gion as one of the must nounce that we will be that the hosting of the demic. Therefore, the eco- again be working closely liant hundred against the visit tourism destinations. having the Hero CPL in Caribbean Premier nomic impact is forecast with the tournament’s Jamaica Tallawahs in With the tournament set St Kitts & Nevis in 2021 League (CPL) in St. Kitts to be significant.” 18 • Wednesday April 28, 2021 The Barbados Advocate

Arsenal owners ‘100% Teams permitted committed’ to Gunners to select 26-player LONDON – Arsenal owners Stan (ESL). Kroenke and Josh Kroenke say they re- The Gunners were one of 12 founding main “100% committed” to the Premier members of the league but they withdrew League club and “are not selling any just 48 hours later and apologised to fans. squads at Euro 2020 stake”. Stan Kroenke is a 73-year-old American Arsenal legends Thierry Henry,Dennis owner of numerous sports franchises, in- LONDON – Teams will be allowed Bergkamp and Patrick Vieira have joined cluding NFL side the Los Angeles Rams to select a 26-player squad instead Spotify founder and billionaire Daniel and NBA team the Denver Nuggets. of the usual 23 at this summer’s Ek’s bid to buy the club. He took a 9.9% stake in Arsenal in 2007 European Championship. More than 1 000 fans protested against and slowly built up his shareholding until The change has been implemented to the current owners on Friday. it reached 62.89% in April 2011. lessen the load on players after a club “We have not received any offer and we Kroenke’s son, Josh, is a director at the season compressed because of the will not entertain any offer,” the Gunners club and heavily involved in its day-to-day coronavirus pandemic. owners said. operations. It will also help managers adapt “Our ambition for Arsenal remains to Swedish businessman Ek, 38, worth a if outbreaks occur during the compete to win the biggest trophies in reported $4.7bn (£3.38bn) tweeted that he tournament. the game and our focus remains on im- would be “happy to throw my hat in the The decision, taken by Uefa’s proving our competitiveness on the pitch ring” if Kroenke Sports Enterprises (KSE) national teams committee on Monday, to achieve this.” wanted to sell. will be subject to ratification The fan protest outside Emirates Arsenal are 10th in the Premier League but is not expected to meet any Stadium prior to Arsenal’s home defeat by with five games left to play in opposition. Everton followed the club’s involvement Mikel Arteta’s first full season as Uefa’s ruling executive committee in the proposed European Super League manager. will be responsible for ratifying the decision later this week. A rule allowing each team to make up to five substitutes per game has already been confirmed. The tournament, which had been scheduled to take place last summer, begins on June 11. The deadline for submitting squads is June 1. England manager Gareth Southgate is expected to announce his squad during the week commencing May 24. Steve Clarke, the Scotland manager, is set to name a provisional squad in mid-May, before making his final selection at the end of the month. Robert Page will have the job of picking the Wales squad, after confirmation that he will Arsenal fans are unhappy that their club had committed to join the controversial take charge of the team for the European Super League tournament. The European Championship trophy. Women’s football to see increase in financial support from revamped Champions League LONDON – Women’s football is to receive ward’, Uefa President Aleksander Ceferin a four-fold increase in financial support said, “[it] will strengthen the women’s from Uefa’s revamped Champions game across Europe. League. “The development of women’s football The new model, set to be introduced for should not be driven by short-term gain the 2021-22 season, will ensure 24m euros but a long-term vision. Thanks to the sol- Lyon win the 2020 Champions LeagueLyon won the Women’s Champions League (£20.8m) is redistributed to benefit the idarity payments at the heart of this proj- for a fifth consecutive year in 2020.a sport across Europe. ect and the increased rewards, every last Clubs not playing in the Champions Euro generated by the Women’s game; an aspect Ceferin believes repre- European club competitions, vastly im- League will receive 23% of that figure. Champions League and even more will go sents “a clear signal that the women’s proved prize money, plus progressive ap- A further change will see Video back into the women’s game.” game is a strategic priority”. proach to the competition’s new media Assistant Referee technology – previously Teams who reach the group stage will The European Club Association’s head and sponsorship rights, will significantly only available in the final – used from the earn 400,000 Euros (£347,000) and the of women’s football, Claire Bloomfield, change the financial reality for women’s quarter-finals onwards. winner could receive as much as 1.4m said,“This is an extraordinary moment in clubs throughout Europe. Clubs will also be permitted to make Euros (£1.2m) depending on their results the history of women’s club competitions “The payments to non-participating changes to their squad to cover for mater- during the tournament. and testament to what a collaborative ap- clubs are also a crucial first step towards nity leave. The new model will include the first proach between ECA and Uefa can ac- achieving further professionalisation and Referring to the financial changes, ever cross-subsidy from Uefa’s men’s club complish. a balanced and competitive future for the which he described as a ‘giant step for- competitions to support the women’s “The cross-subsidy from men’s game.” The Barbados Advocate Wednesday April 28, 2021 • 19 REAL ESTATE REAL ESTATE

Rolling Hills, St. George Wimbledon to scrap 12,000 sq ft $310,000 (negotiable) rest day from 2022 Ocean City, St. Philip 6150 sq ft $123,000 TEL: 247-4469 WIMBLEDON will which is known as ‘manic’ Cel: 284-4667 Fortesque, St Philip abandon its traditional for good reason.” 253-6319 Agricultural Land rest day on the middle The last-16 matches will 494,500 sq ft $1,100,000 Email: Sunday of the tourna- be spread across the caribbeanpropertiesltd Silver Sands, ment from 2022. Sunday and Monday, with @gmail.com Christ Church The Grand Slam will in- Bolton saying it would give 7,129 sq ft $160,000 stead be played over 14 players more of a platform PROPERTIES Bushy Park, St. Philip consecutive days, with All for quality matches and Kirtons, St Philip 24,000 sq ft $190,000 England Lawn Tennis offer fans a better chance to 3 bedroom plus Club chairman Ian Hewitt watch more of the action. 2 bedroom apt 4,790 sq ft Apes Hill, St. James saying this was possible $685,000 31,000 sq ft upward Large lots at $15 per sq ft because of better grass- Several 2021 plans still Amity Lodge, Ch Ch court maintenance. to be finalised 3 bedroom plus Mount Wilton, St. Thomas Organisers also revealed Wimbledon was cancelled 1 bedroom apt 15,500 sq ft and 22,066 sq ft 6,646 sq ft $650,000 $300,000 and $220,000 they are hoping to have last year because of the REAL ESTATE REAL ESTATE fans at a minimum of coronavirus pandemic and Gibbons, Ch Ch Union, St. Philip Cane Garden, St Thomas 25% capacity this year. while it will return on 28 3 bedroom plus 7560 sq ft Dalkeith, Christ Church 3.6 acres approved, Roadfront Ticket prices will stay at June, there are still several 2 bedroom apt $150,000 17,371 sq ft approved for $1,650,000 negotiable 9,835 sq ft shops and offices 2020 levels, with prize aspects to be finalised. $675,000 (reduced) Thorpes, St. James $495,000 Fitts Village, St James money yet to be decided. Bolton said they were 11,376 sq ft with structure Guest House, 4 Suites “We plan to deliver the waiting for government Breezy Hill, St Philip $235,000 Roebuck Street, 6,135 sq ft 3 bedroom, 2 bath Bridgetown $750,000 negotiable best Championships guidance based on reduced to $298,000 Cottage, St George Shopping Mall/Office space possible in accordance research it is carrying out 5000 sq ft $8,100,000 negotiable Mason Hill Street The City with public safety. It will at the moment on the Black Rock, St Michael $110,000 (negotiable) 26,500 sq ft with buildings necessarily be different return of fans to stadiums 3 bedroom, 1 bath Batts Rock, St Michael $4,000,000 negotiable 6732 sq ft $360,000 Morningside, St Philip Guest House, 12,078 sq ft from Wimbledon as before making decisions 4567 sq ft $133,000 $2,850,000 negotiable All enquiries to we know it,” Hewitt said. on capacity. Enterprise, Christ Church (246) 253 6319/ 828-4800 Much will also ride on 3 bedroom, 2 bath Jupiter Gardens, St Peter or (246) 247 4469 A ‘new tradition’ for 5062 sq ft 7312 sq ft the government’s roadmap $390,000 (reduced) $133,000 (negotiable) NOTICES NOTICES Wimbledon for easing lockdown in Wimbledon is the only one England, which states all The Belle, St George Bagatelle, St. Thomas BARBADOS of the four Grand Slams legal limits on social Plantation style House 62000 sq ft into 2 lots BARBADOS where there is no play on contact will be removed no Standing on 4 acres $520,000 each, or IN THE SUPREME COURT $1.1M $1M for both IN THE SUPREME COURT the middle Sunday. earlier than June 21. OF JUDICATURE OF JUDICATURE The rest day has meant “We very much hope that Frere Pilgrim, Marley Vale, St Philip that the Monday of the the 25% will be a minimum Christ Church 21,780 sq ft $275,000 3 bedroom, 2 baths with HIGH COURT HIGH COURT second week has always position that we can build two bedroom apartment. Sandford, St Philip been very busy with all the from,” she said, adding 4,387 sq ft. $850,000 16,356 sq ft $300,000 IN THE ESTATE OF MARIAN IN THE ESTATE OF COLIN men’s and women’s last-16 that a decision on ticket Hanson Heights, St George COMMERCIAL LOUISE HOLDER SEYMOUR WHITTAKER matches being held on the distribution would there- same day. fore be left “as late as 8321 sq ft $595,000 also known as MARIAN also known as SEYMOUR Mount Standfast, St James There has been play four possible”. HOLDER, DECEASED WHITTAKER also known as Ealing Grove, Two properties on times on the Sunday be- Uncertainty over atten- Christ Church 22,714 sq ft. COLIN WHITTAKER, cause of rain disruptions dances means organisers 3 bedroom, 2 1/2 baths Asking $1,200,000 DECEASED 9320 sq ft $565,000 PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby during the week, with the will not decide on prize Black Rock, St. Michael given that an application is tournament opening its money amounts until LOTS FOR SALE Warehouse/Storage being made for the following PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby doors in 1991, 1997, 2004 June. 4000 sf space 23,861 sq ft given that an application is Boarded Hall, $900,000 (reduced) Grant of Probate namely:- and 2016 and enjoying a Plans for Henman Hill – Christ Church being made for the following carnival-like atmosphere where fans without show- Grant of Letters of 10,429 sq ft $157,000 Foul Bay, St. Philip PROBATE OF THE WILL dated that is different to the court tickets can sit on the Approved for condos, Administration namely:- Westbury Road, St Michael 39,242 sq ft $1,600,000. the 3rd day of April 2017 of other days. grass to watch the action 2,520 sq ft $45,360 MARIAN LOUISE HOLDER Bolton said Wimbledon on a big screen outside Dover, Christ Church LETTERS OF ADMINISTRA- also known as MARIAN HOLD- wanted to find ways of Court One – are still being Goodland Gardens, Hotel 18 rooms fully TION to the Estate of COLIN preserving some of that formulated, but Bolton Christ Church operational $2,950,000 neg ER, deceased, late of Lot 5 SEYMOUR WHITTAKER also 9,605 sq ft $145,000 under offer atmosphere and was said it could be possible Orange Grove in the parish of known as SEYMOUR WHIT- NOTICES carrying out a public to open it with social Nursery Road, St Philip Saint Joseph in this Island of TAKER also known as COLIN consultation to see what distancing still in place. 9,266 sq ft $139,000 Barbados who died at the WHITTAKER, deceased late of fans would like to see. Wimbledon was the only Lashley Road, St Philip Queen Elizabeth Hospital, the Glebe in the parish of Saint “Over time Wimbledon Grand Slam to be cancelled 5,839 sq ft, $150,000 COMPANIES ACT CAP. Martindales Road in the parish George in this Island of has continuously evolved last year and the All 308 OF BARBADOS of Saint Michael in this Island of Barbados who died at the to meet changing demands England Club received a Salters, St George 2 lots 32,760 sq ft, $230,000 Barbados on the 21st day of Queen Elizabeth Hospital, and behaviours of our fans total of £180m from the Trueice Ltd. May 2017 by ROSLYN MAU- Martindales Road in the parish – always changing, always pandemic insurance it Cave Hill Drive, St. Lucy of Saint Michael in this Island of staying the same is took out. 14,876 sq ft. $110,000 Company No. 35642 REEN HOLDER an Executor named in the Will of the said Barbados on the 13th day of something we talk about The annual surplus paid July 2017 by COLIN MARK often,” AELTC chief to the LTA– British tennis’ Bushy Park, St. Philip deceased. 17,000 sq ft $170,000 In accordance with Section WHITTAKER the son of the executive Sally Bolton governing body – fell as 367 (4)(b) of the Companies said deceased. said. expected, but remained at Inchcape, St. Philip An application shall be submit- 4355 sq ft $ 96,000 Act, Cap. 308 of the Laws of “We want more of this a healthy £35.9m. Barbados, notice is hereby ted to the Supreme Court four- An application shall be submit- wonderful event to be Unlike at some recent Belle, St. George teen (14) days from the date of given that the Company ted to the Supreme Court four- available to more people Grand Slams where there 4 acres $400,000 Notice in the Official Gazette around the world to share were electronic line calls, intends to dissolve. teen (14) days from the date of Haggatt Hall, St. Michael and from the date of the second Notice in the Official Gazette in the joy of the Champion- there will still be line 6336 sq ft $126,000 Notice of advertisement. and from the date of the second ships. judges at Wimbledon this Under Offer Dated this 26th day Notice of advertisement. “Including Middle year but the shot clock – Cane Garden, St. Thomas of January, 2021. Dated this 28th day Sunday permanently in which ensures players 7,000 sf to 18,000 sq ft of April 2021 Dated this 28th day our schedule will allow us serve within 25 seconds – Private entrance. Andres Eduardo of April, 2021 to do just that and become will be used for the From $187,681 a new tradition which we first time. Planchart Padula Davida A. Maynard Ragged Point, St. Philip Davida A. Maynard hope we can become All events will take place 8,267 sq ft $166,000 Director Attorney-at-Law immensely proud of. as usual, with the excep- for the Applicant Attorney-at-Law for the Applicant “It enables us to do more tion of the invitational with the second Monday, (legends’) events. 20 • Wednesday April 28, 2021 The Barbados Advocate

Regular Market BARBADOS STOCK REPORT Security Volume High Low Market Advance/ Price Decline GODDARD ENTERPRISES LIMITED 1,760 $2.20 $2.20 $2.20 $0.00 April 27, 2021 Deposit Receipts One security traded firm as 1,760 shares traded on the Regular Market, with a total value of $3,872.00. Goddard Enterprises Limited Security Previous Current Advance/ was the sole security trading 1,760 shares at $2.20. Close Close Decline EMERA DEPOSIT RECEIPT $22.63 $22.50 -$0.13

BARBADOSBARBADOS STSTOCKOCK EXCHANGEEXCHANGE SHARE SUMMARY INFORMATION Tuesday April 27, 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 April 27, 2021 April 26, 2021 Local 2,454.74 2,454.88 (0.14) ABV Investments Incorporated 15-Oct-20 - - - $0.05 $0.05 - $0.10 $0.30 1 10,498 Cross-list 1,140.86 1,140.86 - BICO Limited 21-Sep-20 - - - $3.10 $3.10 - $3.10 - 70 - Composite 601.21 601.24 (0.03) 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 - - - - - April 27, 2021 April 26, 2021 Local 4,934.22 4,934.51 (0.29) Barbados Farms Limited 18-Mar-21 - - - $0.68 $0.68 - $0.30 $0.40 7,574 6,561 Cross-list 145.67 145.67 - Composite 5,079.90 5,080.18 (0.29) Cave Shepherd and Company Limited 23-Mar-21 - - - $4.10 $4.10 - $4.00 $4.05 72 5,500 MUTUAL FUND FirstCaribbean International Bank 14-Apr-21 - - - $1.80 $1.80 - - $1.80 - 12,578 April 27, 2021 ENDED NAME OF FUND NAV OFFER BID NAV Eppley Caribbean Property Fund SCC 12-Apr-21 - - - $0.16 $0.16 - - $0.16 - 5,168 CHANGE - Dev Fund 23-Apr-21 REPUBLIC CAPITAL GROWTH FUND w 1.2583 -0.0046 23-Apr-21 REPUBLIC INCOME FUND w 1.2670 0.0003 Eppley Caribbean Property Fund SCC 01-Apr-21 - - - $0.56 $0.56 - $0.56 $0.57 5,522 1,000 23-Apr-21 REPUBLIC PROPERTY FUND w 0.6766 -0.0001 -Value Fund 16-Apr-21 FORTRESS CARIBBEAN GROWTH FUND w 6.8247 6.8247 6.8247 0.0474 16-Apr-21 FORTRESS HIGH INTEREST FUND - ACC. w 2.1053 0.0049 Goddard Enterprises Limited 27-Apr-21 1,760 $2.20 $2.20 $2.20 $2.20 $0.00 $2.10 $2.20 4,012 8,740 16-Apr-21 FORTRESS HIGH INTEREST FUND - DIST. w 1.0051 0.0023 31-Mar-21 ROYAL FIDELITY SELECT BALANCED FUND m 5.6411 5.6411 5.5283 0.0393 Insurance Corporation of B’dos Limited 18-Mar-21 - - - $2.00 $2.00 - $1.78 $2.00 56,258 19,274 31-Mar-21 ROYAL FIDELITY STRATEGIC GROWTH FUNDm 1.0516 1.0516 1.0306 0.0147 31-Mar-21 ROYAL FIDELITY PREMIUM INCOME FUND m 1.6443 1.6443 1.6114 0.0016 One Caribbean Media Limited 30-Mar-21 - - $2.20 $2.20 - - $2.20 - 1,601 23-Apr-21 SAGICOR GLOBAL BALANCED FUND w 2.82 0.00 Sagicor Financial Corporation Pref 6.5% 23-Jun-16 - - - $2.26 $2.26 - - - - - 23-Apr-21 SAGICOR SELECT GROWTH FUND w 1.74 0.00 23-Apr-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 03-Mar-21 - - - $31.25 $31.25 - $31.35 - 100 - FUND MANAGEMENT. THE OFFERING PRICE INCLUDES NET ASSET VALUE PLUS ENTRY COSTS. Emera Deposit Receipt 14-Aug-20 - - - $22.63 $22.50 -$0.13 $25.01 - 100 - m = monthly valuation, q = quarterly valuation, w = weekly

TOTAL SHARES BOUGHT & SOLD 1,760 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 21-Apr-21 $60.00 $60.00 $55.00 $80.00 250,000 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 - $70.00 - 19,617 NOTICES NEWS ANNUAL GENERAL MEETINGS Emera Incorporated - Directors have fixed March 22nd, 2021 as the record date for the determination of shareholders entitled to Crocs sales soar in receive notice of the Annual General Meeting of the Company which will be held on May 20th, 2021. DIVIDEND DECLARATIONS fashion comeback West India Biscuit Company Limited – Directors have declared an interim dividend of twenty-five ($0.25) cents per share to be paid on April 30th, 2021 to Shareholders on record at close of business on April 19th, 2021. WHETHER you love them or footwear company for comfy Emera Deposit Receipt - Directors have declared a cash dividend of sixty-three point seven five (CDN $0.6375) cents per common loathe them, crocs are mak- clogs to pair with leggings share to be paid on May 17th, 2021 to Shareholders on record at close of business on May 3rd, 2020. Registered holders of ing a comeback. and hoodies during lock- 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 Yesterday,the shoe-maker down. receipts from time to time, are entitled to receive, in proportion to the number of Depositary Receipts held by them, respectively, a reported record sales in the Crocs has focused on grow- distribution in the amount of any cash received by the Barbados Central Securities Depository Inc. (net of any applicable withholding first three months of the year ing digital sales, which rose taxes) in connection with the Dividend (the "Distribution"). and raised its revenue out- by 75.3% in the first quarter BSE NOTICES look for 2021. and made of a third of total COVID-19 PROCEDURAL UPDATE Sales rose 64% to $460m sales for the period. Effective April 19th, 2021, the offices of the Barbados Stock Exchange Inc. (BSE) and the Barbados Central Securities Depository (£331m) in the first quarter The company’s strategy Inc. (BCSDI) have reopened. Our office hours are Monday to Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. compared to the same period includes social media promo- Kindly note that mandatory digital temperature checks and hand sanitizing for all persons entering the building will be enforced. These last year. Pre-tax profit grew tion, with #crocs having checks will be conducted on both staff and clients alike by trained personnel. While we acknowledge that every person with fever may to $122.5m between January gained 1.6bn views on not be COVID-19 positive and that some individuals may present without symptoms, please note that any person with a temperature and March from a previous TikTok, where so-called reading of 100˚ F (37.8˚ C) or over will be denied entry to conduct business within our offices. $18.7m. influencers post videos We wish to thank you in advance for your understanding, however, we must emphasize that this is a necessary step for the protection Crocs’ chief executive, dancing around in the shoes. of staff and clients alike. Andrew Rees, now expects Looking ahead, it said it sales for the full year to rise was counting on new prod- TRADING SUSPENSION by as much as 50%, com- ucts for future growth such 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 Banks Holdings Limited were pared to an increase of up to as sandals, or their "Jibbitz" suspended effective December 10th, 2019. 25% the company predicted shoe charms which loyal fans in February. can use to customise their The Barbados Stock Exchange Inc. (BSE) wishes to advise that due to non-compliance with Section 4.01.3 and subject to Section Demand for Crocs is shoes. 3.01.5.(1)(b) of the Rules of the Barbados Stock Exchange Inc. trading in the Common Shares of Barbados Dairy Industries Limited were suspended effective December 10th, 2019. “stronger than ever” across It is also set to focus the world, said Rees. on celebrity and social The Barbados Stock Exchange Inc. (BSE) wishes to advise that to facilitate the closing of the Scheme of Arrangement effected by way Branded by some as the “it- campaigns in Asia, where it of Section 99 of the Companies Act 1981 of Bermuda involving the transfer of all the issued and outstanding shares in Sagicor shoe” of the pandemic, people sees the “largest long-term Financial Corporation Limited to Alignvest Acquisition II, it has suspended trading in the security Sagicor Financial Corporation Limited. have turned to the divisive growth opportunity”. The Barbados Advocate Wednesday April 28, 2021 • 21

Benzema stunner earns Real Madrid draw against Chelsea

CHELSEA produced a steer home a clever finish. Werner was guilty of an Chelsea have the edge composed perform- Real were on the ropes awful miss in the opening because of that away goal ance to secure a fully but danger man Karim moments, shooting but Real are masters of deserved draw and a Benzema, who had straight at Courtois with these situations and will crucial away goal to glanced the outside of an the goal at his mercy, but still travel to Stamford put themselves in a upright from long range, Chelsea were soon cele- Bridge with confidence for promising position brought them back into brating the brilliance of the second leg. after their Champions the game with a brilliant Pulisic, who showed com- League semi-final first equaliser, cushioning the mendable calm to go Never write off Real leg against Real ball with a header before around the keeper in a Madrid Madrid. sending an acrobatic vol- congested penalty before Chelsea will rightly re- Thomas Tuchel’s side ley beyond Edouard steering a shot between gard themselves as hav- were superior on the night Mendy in the 29th two Real Madrid defend- ing a very slight advan- Karin Benzema’s 71st Champions League goal and might even regard minute. ers on the line. tage after not only avoid- makes him the joint-fourth highest scorer in the themselves as unfortu- Chelsea had the better Chelsea had a brief spell ing defeat but also taking competition nate not to take an advan- of the second half but of anxiety around the time an away goal back to tage into the return at could not carve out the when Benzema equalised Stamford Bridge for the down this route before, rated and in the shadow of Stamford Bridge in eight chance to score a poten- but they were rarely trou- second leg. there will be a steely de- the likes of Cristiano days’ time as they set their tially vital second. bled until the dying sec- Real Madrid, however, termination that they can Ronaldo. The brilliant sights on a final date Manager Tuchel will still onds when Raphael still present a serious still navigate a way past strike that pegged against either Manchester be very satisfied with both Varane steered a header threat and they may well Chelsea into the final. Chelsea back was his 71st City or Paris St-Germain the performance and re- wide. be satisfied to have Benzema, at 33, re- goal in the Champions in Istanbul on 29 May. sult. Tuchel will be happy but avoided defeat after a des- mains the consummate League, making him joint- Chelsea over-ran he knows this tie is far perately slow start in striker and will be the big fourth highest scorer in Madrid in the early stages Advantage Chelsea from over and much work which they could have danger to Chelsea’s aspi- the competition, level with and should have taken the Chelsea’s only regret as remains to be done conceded more than one rations of reaching their another Real legend Raul lead when Timo Werner they left rain-soaked against this dangerous goal and were grateful for first final since they beat and only behind Ronaldo, shot straight at keeper Madrid will be that they Madrid side, who have al- that awful miss by Bayern Munich in their Lionel Messi and Robert Thibaut Courtois from did not make their mo- ready proved their endur- Werner. own Allianz Arena in Lewandowski. only six yards - but they ments of superiority count ing ability to get the job And in a side packed 2012. Benzema’s class is per- were ahead after only 14 even more after a perform- done in the Champions with experience and bat- The French striker was manent and he will be a minutes when Christian ance of quality and disci- League by eliminating tle-hardened, streetwise Real’s best performer, so huge threat in the return Pulisic kept his cool to pline. Liverpool. operators who have been has been so often under- game at Stamford Bridge. 22 • Wednesday April 28, 2021 The Barbados Advocate

Australian cricketer says coronavirus situation is India is ‘harrowing’ INDIAN Premier funeral pyres, as the city any of it but then you look safe and sound,” they said. League cricketer runs out of space to cre- on the news and you see Mumbai Indians bats- Andrew Tye has said mate its dead. what’s happening and it’s man Lynn said he had the coronavirus situa- Since Tye - plus compa- just stark in comparison asked Cricket Australia to tion in India is “har- triots Adam Zampa and to what they are actually arrange a charter flight rowing", and he is re- Kane Richardson - flew saying.” back home for Australia’s lieved to have flown home, the Australian gov- The league format of the players at the end of the home. ernment has suspended tournament ends on 23 IPL after the governing The 34-year-old left flights from May before the play-offs body had contacted play- early on Sunday to return India.Australians Pat and the final, which is on ers about their health and to Australia as India Cummins, Steve Smith, 30 May. travel plans. struggles with a surge in David Warner,Chris Lynn Flights from India to “I texted back that, as cases. and Ricky Ponting remain Australia have been sus- Cricket Australia make Tye said he felt “well in the country, where pended until at least 15 10% of every IPL contract, looked after” inside the more than a million May and Australia’s was there a chance we IPL’s bio-secure bubble. Covid-19 cases have been Prime Minister Scott could spend that money But, speaking to recorded in just a few Morrison says cricketers this year on a charter Stumped, he added: days. who are competing in the flight once the tourna- “You’re almost cut off, it’s Tye, whose IPL fran- IPL will not be prioritised ment is over?” Lynn told weird. I found in a way chise the Rajasthan for a return home. News Corp. that I sort of lost touch Royals helped him on to a "They’re under their “We are not asking for with the outside world.” flight home, will now have own resources and they’ll shortcuts and we signed The IPL - the world’s to quarantine in be using those resources up knowing the risks. But Tye was part of the Rajasthan Royals squad but richest Twenty20 league - Perth."Inside the bubble to, I’m sure, see them re- it would be great to get had not played a game. has faced calls for a sus- it’s incredibly safe and we turn to Australia,” he said. home as soon as the event pension over the Covid-19 are very well looked after,” India’s cricket board has is over.” New Zealand also has a India and what they’re crisis. he said. told players it will do England limited-overs number of players taking witnessing,” said New There have been more “It’s just the craziness “everything” to ensure captain Eoin Morgan, who part in the IPL, including Zealand Cricket Players than 300,000 cases and of what’s going on outside their safe return home is skipper of Kolkata Kane Williamson, Trent Association chief execu- 2,000 deaths in India in of it, we get incredibly well after the tournament. Knight Riders, says the Boult, Kyle Jamieson and tive Heath Mills. the past 24 hours. sheltered from, that’s a bit “Rest assured that the tournament should con- Mitchell Santner. “But they feel well Crematoriums in the harrowing. tournament isn’t over for tinue as long as it does not “There’s no doubt looked-after by their IPL capital Delhi have been “You can drive through BCCI till each one of you hamper the efforts to com- they’re certainly anxious franchises and safe in forced to build makeshift the streets and not see has reached your home, bat Covid-19. about what’s happening in their bubbles.” The Barbados Advocate Wednesday April 28, 2021 •23

P R O HOROSCOPES S A Aries - Someone is well aware you are wary when around N them. Recently they have been leading you down the D garden path. You have all your wits about you now and there is no way they are going to deceive you ever again. C Your partner might suggest you're being too suspicious. O You can't dismiss your feelings. N S Taurus - A long conversation with an older friend or col- league will prompt you to re-evaluate opinions formed in the recent past. You realise you have misjudged someone and this has changed your attitude towards them. Accept the need to change negative habits or put an end to a dif- ficult situation. Z Gemini - You don't want to keep ideas that might bene- I fit your social or working relationships to yourself. Share them with your friends and colleagues. At the same time, T be discreet. Decide on who it is you want to benefit from S your suggestions and who you would rather didn't get to hear them.

Cancer - You're annoyed with a housemate or close rel- ative who is at fault for a recent misunderstanding. When you think about it, you aren't entirely without blame yourself. Avoid the mistake of expecting more from some- one than they are able to deliver. You will see a big dif- ference in the way people respond to you if you change R your attitude towards them. E X Leo - Overconfidence will rub others the wrong way. For this reason, watch what you do and say. You have some M big plans and big ideas and you are certain of your abil- O ity to turn these into reality but other people aren't so con- R fident. They need time to get used to what you are pro- G posing. A N Virgo - You're taking on more and more. Your schedule is filling up. Before you know it, you are going to be up to your eyes in new commitments. It feels good to be in demand but you can't be in two places at once. Keep a record of all appointments, meetings and arrangements. Leave some space in your diary for yourself. P Libra - There may be nothing exciting planned for today H but that won't stop you from looking to the future. As you and your family make some exciting plans for the months A ahead you will suddenly feel you have a lot to look for- N ward to. Positive thinking inspires others to feel good too. T O M Scorpio - One thing that really gets you angry is people who think they have the right to tell you what you can and can't do. Someone is trying to control you. If this is a part- ner in an emotional relationship and if this relationship is going to continue, there are going to have to be some big changes. M Sagittarius - Keep an eye on someone you know can't be A trusted. Small problems will combine until you feel you're being faced with a big dilemma. Some difficulties can be R avoided by insisting you are kept informed of all new de- Y velopments. You need to know that those assigned to certain tasks are capable of handling the work. W O Capricorn - You seem to find yourself frequently at odds with someone you work with. What surprises you is there R is some excitement debating different points of views. If T your boss or a person in charge is being domineering, they H will find they have to earn your respect. You have ques- tions they need to answer.

Aquarius - It would be easier to sacrifice your plans for M the sake of harmony. Your idea was to get on with per- O sonal interests. Someone will try to persuade you other- T wise. You would like to please them but you won't feel H good at the end of the day when no further progress is E made in areas that matter to you. R

G Pisces - Someone you work or study with is hoping you O will help them out of a jam. If they have helped you be- O fore, this is your chance to return the favour. Even so, you won't be keen on what they are asking and you will need S to seriously think about whether this is something you re- E ally want to do. Physical education more than just sports

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Wednesday April 28, 2021 STILL ON TRACK Delinquency levels of Trust loans not a concern ACKNOWLEDGING that many per- Minister Symmonds explained how- sons expected recipients of the Trust ever that one mistake made was not ap- Loan Fund to be delinquent in their preciating the importance of business ad- payments, Small Business and visory support. “I have said in the Entrepreneurship Minister Kerrie Estimates, and I'll say here, business ad- Symmonds says this has not been visory support now strikes me as being the case. He was speaking during an critical to the way forward. Because right interview produced by the Public now we are lending people money,and we Affairs Department on the state of do say as part of the loan arrangement, the small business sector in that we want you now to benefit from a Barbados on Sunday night. little bit of education … in order to help According to Minister Symmonds: “I you manage this business.” He said while think that the percentages show that persons might have lost their jobs in the there has been a far better than antici- COVID-19 environment and decided to pated performance. I wish I had the exact open their business, many lack basic figures on the top of my mind, but you skills in management. “And so we try to know, I shared them with the country help you with that.” during the by-election in October. And I He said this would include having a believe from the Prime Minister back cadre of professionals from the private down was quite surprised at how well sector to give back their expertise in order this has been going. to participate in the development of the “And I think it also tells another story country. “It is not only about throwing – a lot of Barbadians want to be able to more and more money behind the busi- have the independence of being in busi- ness, I feel very strongly about that. You ness, a lot of them see this as an oppor- could have millions and millions of dol- tunity to do something for themselves lars invested by government... as being and their family that otherwise they available for business assistance. If peo- would not have had. So take it seriously. ple don't have someone to hold their hand That is not to say that you don't have and help them navigate the pitfalls and one or two who have been delinquent. understand some of the challenges in- That is true. But our delinquency levels volved in managing the business and and nonperforming loans have not really then involved in planning the business's been a substantial degree of concern at continuity,then you're going nowhere,” he Small Business and Entrepreneurship Minister Kerrie Symmonds. all.” said. (JH) Prescod: Better understanding of history crucial AS we celebrate another National Heroes’ service. “I think that we have a lot to dis- they make. If they don’t get them in ent.“A lot of the history that we have writ- Day, Barbadians have yet to know who cuss because I strongly believe that Israel prison, if they don’t stigmatise them as ten and many of the things that were re- they are. Lovell should become a national hero. He criminals, they get rid of them because ported about Lovell came out of police This from Member of Parliament and has done too much work. The people that they are supposed to be mad people. And records. And they were records that were Founder and President of the Israel Lovell are supposed to determine if he is to be a I think that is where we have to take this recorded to make sure, at the end of the Foundation, Trevor Prescod. He was national hero or not might not respect the national debate so that we can justify the day,he was incarcerated. I believe that in- speaking this past weekend during a vir- historical evidence that supports him as importance of Lovell and Nanny Grigg tellectuals, because of the nature of his- tual public rally hosted by the Caribbean worthy of such. And I think that we have becoming heroes.” tory and because of the nature of most of Movement for Peace and Integration to ensure that that kind of debate goes on Going on to mention the fact that the is- the people that we are identifying coming aimed at galvanising the arguments of in the public domain and makes it a case land is expected to become a republic by out of the struggle of oppression and sup- having Israel Lovell and Nanny Grigg so strong that it is so irrefutable that they November of this year, Prescod said that pression during slavery and the colonial named as national heroes. are left with no other choice but to re- there needed to be a clarification of con- period, that we have to clean up the dis- He argued that a lack of knowledge of spect Israel Lovell as a national hero.Too tributions made by persons in a bid to tortions that were placed there deliber- our history had handicapped us in our many working class people are judged by combat the information available and that ately,” he said. progress as a people, saying that histori- anti-Black people and are rejected in this the rectification should have been done ans prior to the 20th century did us a dis- country for whatever contributions that when the island first became independ- STUDY on Page 4

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