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At The Pumps This Weekend Maximum Price ULG per gal 12/06/12 DELTA $15.58 / SOL $15.79 / TEXACO $16.17 PrimePrime MinisterMinister EC$8 million at Development Bank for small DouglasDouglas toto assumeassume hotels and restaurants BASSETERRE, ST. KITTS, ChairmanshipChairmanship ofof thethe JUNE 14TH 2012 (CUOPM) – Small hotels and restaurants in St. Kitts and Nevis can access over EC$8 million to refurbish their properties. 73rd73rd MeetingMeeting ofof thethe Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Sugar Industry Diversification Foundation (SIDF), MonetaryMonetary CouncilCouncil Mr. Terrence Crossman said BASSETERRE, ST. KITTS, recently that the Foundation (CUOPM) – The Federation’s remains committed to the Prime Minister and Minister of transformation of the Federation’s (cont’d on page 10) (cont’d on page 10) Brimstone Hill tour bus robbers BASSETERRE, ST. KITTS (CUOPM) – Five men charged in plead guilty on crime connection with robbing cruise Lee Moore Court Complex ship passengers on the road to Rt. Hon. PM Douglas Sir K Dwight Venner Brimstone Hill in November 2010 have pleaded guilty when they re- appeared in Court on Wednesday. PAGE 03 COMMENTARY BY The guilty pleas, which saved A “big catch” for 2 * THE THINKING CITIZEN the court’s time, have been * VIEW POINT welcomed by law enforcement young fishermen in * REV.CANON PERCIVAL officials who remain firm in their Old Road * FROM WHERE I SIT relentless attack on crime and the * SO TELL ME mission to protect all residents and visitors to St. Kitts and Nevis. Tameka Williams Elroy Williams, Junior Sobratie, wins gold medal Curtis Long, George Welsh of in Moscow, Russia (cont’d on page 2) 2 - OPINION / LOCAL NEWS - The Labour Spokesman FRIDAY, JUNE 15TH 2012 LABOUR PARTY NOTICE The West Basseterre Labour Branch will be holding its Monthly General Meeting For residents in the areas from West Farm – Palmetto Point THE SPOKESMAN - ESTABLISHED MAY 1957 On Tuesday, 19th June, 2012At the Bronte Welsh Primary School at 7:00 p.m. The Hon. Sam Condor, Parliamentary Representative will be in attendance, Published by: The St. Kitts-Nevis Trades & Labour Union all are invited and asked to be punctual. Ag. Managing Editor: Dawud Byron Masses House, Church Street the brainchild of Ronald Webster and a prominent shoot down the country, not just Bradshaws P.O Box 239 . Basseterre . St. Kitts . West Indies Kittitian. Atlin Harrigan, one of the leaders of the Government. Tel: (1 869) 465-2229 <> Fa: (1 869) 466-9866 Anguilla Revolution advised Webster that he was The explosives at Camp Springfield would have Email: [email protected] making a mistake but Webster strongly believed that killed everybody in Frys Village, half of the people Bradshaws Government could have been toppled by in Greenlands including the home where the Website: www.labourspokesman.com armed force. He was misled by political personalities present leader of PAM in laws live; Government in St.. Kitts into believing that a majority of Kittitians House would have been blown up, half of were prepared to take up arms the Government. This Springfield would have been desecrated, La Guerite illusion compelled him to join forces with Bradshaws and St. Johnston Village would have disappeared Editorial political enemy in St. Kitts in an effort to oust and if these people had gotten their way, not one Bradshaw. police officer in Basseterre would have been alive Another paragraph read: The plan for toppling that morning, said Astaphan, who added that by Politics makes the Government included the destruction of the exploding the Shell bulk the whole of Basseterre Defense Force Camp, the capture of Police would have been decimated as most of the home in Headquarters and the destruction of the Power 1967 were made of wood. Station, all located in the St. Kitts capital of Ponds Pasture, Ponds Extension, New Town, strange Basseterre. In addition, the Revenue Cutter (Customs Irish Town, Mc Knight, all of Basseterre would have Launch) was to be captured and the men taken been flattened and 90 percent of the people killed, prisoner. A crucial aspect of the plan called for the pointed out Minister Astaphan. destruction of the islands fuel depot situated in Eastern They decided that if the people are not going to bedfellows Basseterre. The intention was to set the gasoline tanks give him power by the ballot, he will take power by on fire and cause the police, the Fire Brigade and the the bullet. Madam Speaker, I am speaking about Last Sunday 10th June, 2012 marked the 45th anniversary of the people of Basseterre to concentrate all their efforts people and an organisation, who and which have failed armed invasion of St. Kitts by the People’s Action Movement and resources on preventing a major catastrophe. The utter contempt and disregard for law and propriety, (PAM) and their cohorts in Anguilla, to overthrow the lawfully elected situation it was felt would have left Basseterre utter disregard and contempt for democracy and and popular Labour Party Government of Premier Robert Llewelyn unprotected thus making it easier for the Anguillians for people and humanity and for God, said Bradshaw. to occupy and control it. Premier Bradshaw was to be Astaphan.” On the eve of the 38th anniversary of this treasonous crime, the then captured alive and brought to Anguilla and Reuben During his 15 years as a Government Minister, Minister of National Security in the Denzil Douglas Labour Party Gumbs, better know as Rubie was to go on the Mr. Astaphan was the chief spokeman for the Labour Administration, Hon. G. A. Dwyer Astaphan made a statement in the government owned Radio Station ZIZ in St. Kitts and Party on the 10th of June affair and the role PAM National Assembly here, calling on the people of the twin – island announce that a prominent Kittitian was the new played in their desperate attempt to gain power at all Federation to be on their guard, admonishing them strongly “to remember Premier. and any costs. and never forget the 10th of June, 1967.” Astaphan read another excerpt from the book And he was very passionate about it. The following is the full text of the statement made by Minister which indicated that the boat which left Anguilla for He was also the Government and Party’s fiercest Astaphan on Thursday, 4thJune 2005: - St. Kitts on June 9th 1967 had on board two machine critic of the PAM party and was very brutal in his “Madame Speaker, I want to issue a word of caution to the people guns, two submachine guns, four M1 rifles, four attack on the PAM misleaders, past and present, of this country. Be on your guard. And I mean all the people of this carbines, six .25 pistols, three .32 pistols, thirty .6 including Billy Herbert, Kennedy Simmonds, Richard country, St. Kitts and Nevis, because if St. Kitts sneezes, Nevis is going rifles and six 303 rifles, teargas, teargas guns, masks, “Massa” Caines, Consie Mitcham, Lindsay Grant, to catch a cold and if Nevis sneezes, St. Kitts is going to catch a cold. a pretty fair amount of dynamite and detonators and Shawn Richards and Eugene Hamilton. We are talking about a people, whose traditions are steeped in the Anguillians took along extra guns and ammunition He said PAM is an organization which has utter lawlessness and spoil bratishness and disrespect and take up what to give to their Kittitian counterparts. contempt and disregard for law and order; utter they want by not waiting for the time to get it, Astaphan told the Another paragraph said that the Peoples Action disregard and contempt for democracy and for lawmaking body. Movement collaborators in St. Kitts gave the people, humanity and for God. Madame Speaker, I am cautioning all of us; the police officers, the impression, we were going to meet half of St. Kitts And, he warned the country and workers to Defense Force, all of the people of this country who are the observers of there waiting on us to help them fight, but nothing beware of PAM. PAM was an anti – working class peace, said the Minister of National Security, who noted that a General like that took place. Thats the impression that we left organization whose modus operandi was “what we Election was held six months ago in October 2004. Anguilla with, but when we got to St. Kitts, there was can’t control, we’ll destroy.” People want to challenge some of the results, that is their right. The no evidence of local support. Labour supporters were encouraged by Mr. CARICOM and Commonwealth observers who came to monitor the The attackers at the Defense Force camp hurriedly Astaphan to shun PAM and stick with Douglas and elections, said the results reflected the will of the people of the country, make for its destruction when one of the leaders of the the Labour Party. said Astaphan, a third term Parliamentarian, who warned: Anyone coup, a Kittitian, who transported the men to the camp, He charged that PAM was an evil and power – who is contemplating any kind of treasonous or distabilising type of on loading the battery for igniting the dynamite, hungry gang and he exhorted all comrades to stay activity will have to understand that the consequences will be grave. exclaimed, Lord too many innocent souls going dead. in their lane and keep out of harm’s (PAM’S) way. I remember the fore day morning of the 10th June 1967 as if it This angered one of the American mercenaries who Today, Mr. Astaphan has as his deputy in his so happened this morning. I will never forget it. I was at the Factory wanted to shoot him for waiting until the plan attack – called “Rescue Crew”, Massa Caines who was Social Centre at a dance sitting down at a bar with Poesy Southwell, had been underway to express such sentiments. and still is the master – mind and chief financier of son of the late Paul Southwell, Elmo Osborne, Cardigan Dickenson Exploding gun shots tripped out four electrical PAM. He is the most powerful man in PAM. and others, recalled Astaphan, who said he was 19 years at the time. circuits and plunged the whole of western Basseterre Massa Caines hates the Labour Party with a Astaphan read selected paragraphs of a book, published by into darkness. The explosives had awakened Neville vengeance and he did all in his power while he was prominent Anguillian authors Colville Petty and Nat Hodge, a former Hancock, the assistant Engineer, who lived in a house a Minister in the Simmonds/PAM dictatorship to Editor of The Democrat, the official organ of the Peoples Action next to the power station. Hancock became alarmed destroy the Labour Union and the Labour Party; Movement, which implicated the Peoples Action Movement in the failed when he noticed that the light on his verandah was and hurt Labour people. coup attempt 38 years ago. He also referred to another book by the off. Then he discovered that the power station was in The former National Security Minister and Anguilla rebel leader and former Chief Minister, Mr. Ronald Webster. darkness and took up a flash light and went to Labour M.P for Central Basseterre has therefore The book by Petty and Hodge is entitled: Anguilla’s Battle for investigate. Once he reached inside the building, he betrayed the Labour Party and the people of Central Freedom 1967 copyrighted by PetNat Publishing Company Limited headed towards the switch board, where a shot was Basseterre in particular and has taken up his bunk and printed in 1987. fired at him. Thinking that was it was a Defense Force now in the enemy’s (PAM) camp to rescue Lindsay On Saturday the 10th of June 1967, a party of armed men from guard, he shouted, dont shoot. Its me Hancock. A Grant and his Mottley Crew for Massa Caines and Anguilla landed in St. Kitts. They had two principle objectives which second shot caused Hancock to take to heel and on the founding family of PAM. were inter related. Firstly, the defense of the Anguilla Revolution. the dash to his house, he met the Defense Force guard, How could anyone now trust this man? Secondly, the overthrow of the Government of Premier Robert Bradshaw Smeye, who ran with him. One of Smeyes arms was Was it he the good pastor referring to when he and the installation of a government sympathetic to the Anguillian bleeding. made mention of the old saying “Politics makes cause, he quoted from the first paragraph. Minister Astaphan told the nation that the plot strange bedfellows” in his homily at the funeral in The second paragraph read: The notion of attacking St. Kitts was which involved the Peoples Action Movement was to Nevis last week? The Labour Spokesman FRIDAY, JUNE 15TH 2012 - NEWS - 3 Tameka Williams A “big catch” for 2 young fishermen wins gold medal in Old Road By Drizel Hanley in Moscow, Russia A 400 lb Blue Marlin fish was caught off the coast of Old Road By Drizel Hanley Boat used to catch the 400lb Blue Marlin, Wha Dat early Monday morning (June 11) Rising athletic star, Tameka Williams out ran her fellow competitors Photos Courtesy Jermaine “Artical” Woodley on Monday, June 11th to win the gold medal in the 100m Women’s race by two young fishermen in the Old I the Moscow Challenge Track Meet in Russia. Road community. Williams dominated the field to finish the race in an impressive 11.19 The two young men, 21-year- seconds beating her closest contenders, Yelizaveta Savlinis of Russia old Roger “Marden” Ottley who finished in 11.34 seconds and Natalya Rusakova also of Russia (Captain) and 23-year-old Carlton who finished in 11.34 seconds. “Marshall” Tobias were out on the Williams is also the National Record holder in the 100 and 200 meters ocean ‘line fishing’ in their boat, and currently holds the sixth fastest time in the world for the 200 meters. “Wha Dat?”, when they made the big catch around 8:00am (Monday) some 12 miles off shore. They brought their catch ashore in the boat and landed it on the concrete pavement outside the Fisheries Complex, in Old Road, where photos were captured by a local resident, Jermaine “Artical” Woodley. In an interview with this newspaper, Captain Ottley said he and his colleague (Tobias) were elated about the catch; it was their biggest catch ever. Ottley said he has been a professional fisherman some three years now and always had a keen Tameka Williams as she crosses the finish line interest in fishing since he was a little boy attending Primary School. The 400 lb Blue Marlin, said to 2 shot in Cotton be some 7 feet long, was skinned, filleted and sold to residents in the Ground, Nevis; community at $10.00 per 1b, he told 21-year-old Roger “Marden” Ottley (Captain) (L) and 23-year-old this newspaper yesterday. one dead one wounded Carlton “Marshall” Tobias (R) posing with their 400 lbs catch By Drizel Hanley Wednesday night’s, (June 13) shooting. Brimstone Hill tour bus robbers According to a press release issued by the police yesterday, the Lordship Justice Errol Thomas on Wednesday they all changed their shooting incident took place at plead guilty plea to guilty on one count each. Cotton Ground in the St. Thomas (cont’d from page 1) Police and court sources reveal that Williams, Sobratie and Long Parish, Nevis sometime after each pleaded guilty to one count of Robbery. 9:00pm. Sandy Point and Delvin Francis of George Welsh and Delvin Francis each pleaded guilty to Accessory It is alleged that Hutton St. Paul’s, were indicted on four before the fact. escaped the ordeal by running to counts of Robbery, one count of Sentencing is set for a later date as the Court has ordered a social a neighbor’s house. Assault with intent to Rob, one report on all of the accused. It is also reported that he count of Accessory before the fact The men stopped a tour bus with 17 tourists and robbed them of cell Photo Caption: Lloyd Lewis received a bullet graze to his leg. and one count of Conspiracy to phones, jewelry, money and other personal belongings on November Lloyd Lewis also known as The incident has taken the Rob. 14th. ‘Hollowpoint’ of Bath Village was homicide count in the twin-island During arraignment at the start The incident resulted in the short suspension of some cruise ships killed while Antonio ‘Dollars’ Federation of St. Kitts and Nevis of the present Assizes, they all to St. Kitts and shock to the industry as it highlighted its importance to Hutton of Cotton Ground to nine; seven in St. Kitts and two pleaded not guilty, but when the the livelihood of stakeholders and the people in particular and the sustained wounds to his left leg in in Nevis. matter came up for trial before His economy in general.

debit card charges, free baggage drinks on board the aircraft. British Airways cuts fares to and complimentary food and St. Kitts and Nevis, other Savings of up to 38 per cent can be found on flights from Destinations London City to Palma Mallorca BASSETERRE, ST. KITTS and 60 percent in First and and Menorca in the Balearics and (CUOPM) - British Airways has Business Class and on holiday up to 33 per cent on business class announced its forthcoming luxury packages based on various flights to Barbados, St. Kitts and sale which will offer holidaymakers departures from July 21, 2012. Tobago in the Caribbean. massive savings on bookings With a choice of over 90 Great value holiday packages made to St. Kitts and Nevis and worldwide destinations included are also available including several of its destinations between in the sale, customers can enjoy holidays in St. Lucia at the 5 star June 7 and 14, 2012. savings of up to 64 per cent on Marigot Bay, a member of Leading The luxury flight and holiday business class flights to Montreal Small Hotels of the World. sale offers savings of up to 33 and Toronto and up to 50 per cent All flights include free on-line Photo: British Airways aircraft on the tarmac at St. Kitts’ Robert L. percent to St. Kitts’ Robert L. on flights to Rio de Janiero and check in and seat selection up to Bradshaw International Airport. Bradshaw International Airport Los Angeles. 24 hours before departure, no (Photo by Erasmus Williams) 4 - NEWS - The Labour Spokesman FRIDAY, JUNE 15TH 2012 the Shop Stewards, including the General Secretary will form a Health TRADE UNION NEWS and Safety Committee who when they meet will make recommendation to the Management Committee on how to improve the health and safety By: Batumba Tak - General Secretary at the workplace. The Department of labour will be invited as an ex-officio of the Health and Safety Committee. Carib Brewery That Committee will be formally put in place in the not too distant future. (St. Kitts-Nevis) Ltd, From the feed back received from the workers, the meeting was a huge success, and it is expected that some training exercise will be undertaken with the help of the Department of Labour in the not too The St. Kitts/Nevis distant future. The St. Kitts/Nevis Trades & Labour Union is sending out an Trades & Labour Union invitation to other employers to follow the example set by Carib Brewery and Harowe Servo Controls (St. Kitts) Ltd to join forces with the Union and the Department of labour to help promote Health and Safety at the and the Department of Cde’s. Batumba Tak and Sydney workplace as well as other issues of mutual interest on behalf of the Bridgewater, General Secretary and workers. 1st Vice President respectively, Labour held meeting at My Union is always willing to lend its experience to the development and Lorinstim Jenkins, Shop of all workers in the Federation and the further development of good Steward at the Company- Ms. industrial relations. Carib Brewery. Jennifer Archibald, Deputy Labour A meeting held on Tuesday 12th June, 2012 at the premises of Carib Commissioner, Department of Brewery has proved that the Tripartite System is alive and working right Labour. As I leave I again leave you with an old here in St. Kitts and Nevis. Ater the presentations traditional slave song. At Tuesday afternoon’s meeting Management, Union and the questions were entertained from I’ve Got Peace Like A River. Department of Labour held a meeting with the workers employed at the workers on the issues I’ve got peace like a river in my soul Carib Brewery to discuss Health and Safety at the Workplace , including presented on health and safety. I’ve got a river in my soul. sections of the new Memorandum of Agreement recently signed by the It was decided during the Company and the Union and witnessed by the Labour Commissioner. recently held negotiations that a I’ve got joy like a fountain in my soul Presentation at the meeting was given by Mr. Mark Wilkin, Managing Health and Safety Committee I’ve got a fountain in my soul. Director and Mr. Lincoln Maynard, General Manager, Carib Brewery- comprising of Management and

people in power or authoritative position in our society are men. They Sexual Harassment at the are able to use their authority to take sexual advantage of their female passing into law of a Labour Code many of the issues faced by the employees. Workplace. workers could be eliminated or at the very least bring closurer to many of Sexual harassment can be expressed in a number of ways:- them. 1. Unnecessary touching or patting It is clearly stated that the If truth be told our Union, in addition, to the workers representatives 2. Suggestive remarks or other verbal abuse basic oblective of the International has been caling for the introduction of a Labour Code since early in 3. Leering at a person’s body Labour Organization (ILO) cannot 1998. Don’t you think that its about time something be done?, my Union 4. Demands for sexual favours be achieved if in the various think so. 5. Compromising invitations countries, there does not exist a In todays article let us divert a bit and look at an issue that has been 6. Physical assualt system of sound relations with us for a very long time, that is sexual harassment. In the past four All of these may or may not be accompanied by direct or implied between public authories, months the Union have been receiving many complaints from not only threats to the victim’s job or career. employers’ organizations and our members but from workers generally, so we decide to at least bring to As time is of the importance and because of the many complaints the Trade Unions. the public domain through our news paper. Union receives from its members as well as other non-members we will That is the reason why the ILO The St. Kitts/Nevis Trades & Labour Union is fully committed to continue this article next week. has always devoted great interest improving the social and economic well-being of its members and by As I take my leave today I leave you with an old traditional spiritual to the strengthening of tripartism extension all workers. My Union fully understands that sexual harassment slave song. and to the regulation of relations on the job threatens that well-being. between Government, Employers It is also very important to understand and attack the problem of I’M So Glad Troubles Don’t Last Always. and Workers Organizations in a sexual harassment at the workplace. I’m so glad troubles don’t last always manner that contributes to both Because the elimination of sexual harassment will bring us one step O my Lord, O my Lord, what shall I do? economic development and social close to the goal of equal opportunities for working men and women in justice while at the same time all aspects of social and economic life. Christ tol’ the blind man respecting basic human rights, In today’s article we will look at what is sexual harassment? To go to the pool and bathe particularly with regards to The question is what exactly is Sexual Harassment? It is said that O my Lord, O my Lord, what shall I do? freedom of association. sexual harassment is any sexual advance that threatens a worker’s job or My Union fully believes that well being. It is usually an expression of power made by someone in Christ tol’ Nicodemus with the strengthening of our authority. He must be born again present Labour Laws and the Most victim of sexual harassment are women, primarily because most O my Lord, O my Lord, what shall I do?

Square, Basseterre. Other Sustainable energy, green jobs, Green Economy: Does It Include stakeholders such as TDC Ltd, low carbon economies, green include you?” underscores the the secondary schools have been Solid Waste Management policies, green buildings, You? need for everyone to play their part planned to observe the month. Corporation, St. Kitts Electricity agriculture, fisheries, forestry and Basseterre, St. Kitts, June 14, in keeping humankind’s ecological Other activities will include school Company and the Agriculture industry. Sustainable tourism, 2012 (SKNIS): The Department of footprint within planetary visit and radio presentations. The Department will all be a part of the sustainable transport, waste Physical Planning and boundaries. month of activities will culminate exhibition showcasing different management, water efficiency and Environment has declared the A number of activities such as with a parade on the June 22 which green technologies. all other resource efficiency are all month of June “World an art competition between will be followed by an exhibition The Green Economy touches elements involved in the Environment Month.” This year’s primary schools and a green that will showcase entries from the almost every aspect of our lives successful implementation of a theme, “Green Economy: Does it technology competition between competition at Independence and concerns our development. green economy. The Labour Spokesman FRIDAY, JUNE 15TH 2012 - NEWS - 5 Too little too late The Thinking Citizen spin doctors have never stopped to tell the public the whole story and why it was The death and funeral found necessary, for national service of Dr. Simeon Daniel security reasons, to put soldiers provided another opportunity for in Nevis. the PAMites and their allies to Certain spin doctors have display in public their hypocrisy made much of the fact that a and their insecurity. soldier was drowned quite The PAM party is lionizing close to the pier in Basseterre Dr. Daniel now that he is dead, while returning to St. Kitts from but while he was alive the same a tour of duty on Nevis. Some PAM party showed him scant time earlier this year an respect and made sure that the entertainer from Cayon members of PAM who were drowned in Nevis, quite near to also members of Dr. Daniel’s the beach, while having a boat inner circle kept him under tight to go ashore. How come the control. spin doctors do not mention that The leaders of the PAM on their regular radio call-in party encouraged Dr. Daniel in programmes or shows? his move to separate Nevis So far as the matter of from St. Kitts because they “intimidation” is concerned, we thought that that would give must all remember that the them some political advantage. political opposition in St. Kitts But the leaders of PAM soon had gone to Anguilla and stirred realized that it would be up the Anguillians to open extremely difficult to win the rebellion. In the process, the government in St. Kitts without Aguillians drove the Police out the union of the political party of Anguilla and seized all the or parties in Nevis. At that stage riffles and ammunitions. the leaders of PAM began to Having completed their task reverse themselves. They in Anguilla, the political not there to “intimidate” heaped all sorts of abuse on Dr. date appointed, but at a much later opposed the idea of secession opposition in St. Kitts turned its Nevisians but to deter certain Douglas and his Cabinet. This time. for Nevis. attention to Nevis and tried to Nevisians from pursuing a only goes to show that at times Before the partnership in In an effort to demonise encourage Nevisians into open detrimental course of action. Nevisians can be encouraged to Government between PAM and the Premier Bradshaw and elevate rebellion, which meant that the Unlike the case of Anguilla, a do stupid and regrettable things. NRP ended, Dr. Simeon Daniel was Dr. Daniel, a number of CCM/ Police would be expelled from significant number of Nevisians PAM and its allies are now made Minister of the Environment. PAM spin doctors and Nevis. were members of the Trades & trying to out – do one another in This again was a cruel joke and a propagandists have been The Labour Party Labour Union and also supporters heaping praise and accolades on nasty insult. For the Minister of spreading the story that Premier Government in St. Kitts was not of the Labour Party in St. Kitts. the late Dr. Simeon Daniel, but that the Environment was provided is pure hypocrisy. Dr. Daniel gave with no separate office Bradshaw posted members of prepared to stand idly by and Any attempt at open rebellion in the government to the PAM party accommodation, no Permanent the Army to Nevis in order to see the Police expelled from Nevis might have led to Civil War in the island. in 1980 and although the party Secretary, no staff and no budget. “intimidate” Nevis people. The Nevis. The Army in Nevis was The members of the CCM were made him Minister of Finance, he He was Minister of the 100% certain that they would have was Minister of Finance in name Environment only on paper. won the Referendum held in Nevis only. Massa Caines was the de The rightful place for the Hon. on August 10th, 1998, and that the factor Minister of Finance. Simeon Daniel in the Coalition next day Nevis would have been The PAM Government Government should have been separated from St. Kitts. So the embarrassed Premier Simeon Deputy Prime Minister and CCM members made plans to seize Daniel and the Nevis Civil Service Minister of Finance. The PAM the MV Caribe Queen, the by stopping, on occasions, the people did not even want to make Government ferry. customary over – draft facilities the Hon. Simeon Daniel Minister The Government in St. Kitts extended to the Ministry of of Finance. What thanklessness however, did not allow the Caribe Finance in Nevis by National Bank. and ingratitude to him for what he Queen to stay over in Nevis on This meant that Civil Servants in had done for PAM. the night of the Referendum. This Nevis could not receive their So we arrive at a situation angered the CCM members who regular monthly salaries on the today where the PAM people who treated Dr. Simeon Daniel with so much insolence and disrespect during his lifetime are now venerating him as Hero, Pioneer, Stalwart, Martyr, Bridge-builder in his death. Dr. Daniel was not accepted or respected by the PAM executive during his lifetime. They are now prepared to venerate him as the best of the best now that he is dead. All that the PAMites are saying now about Dr. Daniel is for political reasons only. It is neither honest nor sincere. It is “too little and too late” or as the Holy Bible puts it, it is as “sounding brass, or a tinkling cymbal.” 6 - NEWS - The Labour Spokesman FRIDAY, JUNE 15TH 2012 SKNFA hosts FIFA Futuro III Referee Instructor Course

By Drizel Hanley attended by Deputy Governor General, Sir Edmund Lawrence; FIFA Futuro III Referee Instructors Development Officers, Angenie Kanhai and Howard McIntosh; FIFA Course, the first of its kind in Physical & Technical Referee Instructors, President of the SKNFA, Mr. St.Kitts, kicked-off at a brief Anthony Johnson; General Secretary of the SKNFA, Mr. Stanley Jacobs; Opening Ceremony at the Marriott Technical Director, Mr. Lenny Lake and other executive members of the Resort, Frigate Bay on Monday, SKNFA Executive. June 11th 2012. The event, which is being held under the auspices of the St. Kitts & Minister of Sports the Hon. Nevis Football Association (SKNFA) brings together over thirty Glen Phillip officially opened the participants from Anguilla, Antigua & Barbuda, Aruba, BVI, Dominica, FIFA FUTURO III Referee Grenada, Netherlands Antilles, St. Lucia, St. Vincent & the Grenadines, Instructor’s Course. and host country St. Kitts & Nevis. The Sports Minister in his The course is being facilitated by FIFA’s Referee Development Officer, remarks said that education is very Mr. Ramesh Ramdhan; FIFA’s Fitness Instructor Mr. Merere Gonzales of important aspect in any sport, Trinidad and Tobago, and FIFA’s Referee Instructor Mr. Peter Prendergast especially in football which is of Jamaica. going through a very interesting Attending the six day course from the Federation are Stuart Rawlins phase in St.Kitts-Nevis. and Troy Mills of the St. Kitts Referees Association and Leroy Greene He further explained that such from the Nevis Football Association. In addition, Ms Judith Isles is courses help to further develop beign trained as the Referees Fitness Instructor for the Federation. the knowledge and technical FUTURO III focuses on the education of member association know-how of the people involved instructors in the topics of coaching, refereeing, administration and with it. management and sports medicine. Participants in this programme are “Continuous development of expected to be actively teaching in their member associations, both before every aspect – be it playing, and after the course. coaching or refereeing is essential FUTURO III courses use a regional format, assembling and educating for the development of any sport”, instructors selected by the member associations from neighbouring JamKit Fathers’ he added. countries in a centralised venue. The open ceremony was also The courses begin at 9:00am and ends at 5:00pm daily. Day Message 2012 Basseterre, St Kitts; 13 June 2012: Not quite so long ago, people across the world paused, with much moment, to celebrate Another Young Kittitian Excels Mothers’ Day. Much was rightly Brant Douglas is a native of made of the contribution of Saint Kitts and Nevis. He relocated mothers, of all descriptions, to the from Sandy Point in Saint Kitts to fabric of the human experience. Brooklyn, New York in the United The Jamaican Kittitian (JamKit) Association expressed its States at the tender age of 5. Brant Carol Phillips, President, JamKit immediately jumped into the greetings and sentiments on that academic system of my new home. occasion, with emotion deserving of the occasion. With Fathers’ Day He attended and graduated from now upon us, we similarly wish to pause in saluting the many men who Elementary School P.S. 244, Junior stand in the breach and hold up the beacon for responsible parenting. High School I.S. 285, and Transit The Association expresses unreservedly its solidarity with the Technical High School. As the millions of people who recognise, with respect, the role played by fathers years progressed, so did his in the making of a home. We share the belief that for the family to be academic achievement. Brant in in whole and by extension, for society to be similarly whole, the importance his pursuit of his education, of the responsible, caring, nurturing and disciplining father cannot be enrolled as a freshman at Medgar overstated. With all of the developments in science, law and sociology Evers College (MEC) of the City that have sought to suggest otherwise, there remains a stubbornly University of New York (CUNY). abiding truth: that balance and equality are among the critical attributes At Medgar Evers College he attended the School of Public Affairs at Baruch College of the City that can lead to the development of sustainable family units, which can was heavily involved in University of New York. During his tenure at Baruch, he again became then redound to sustainable communities. extracurricular activities on heavily involved in the extracurricular activities on campus. He Of course, the hue and cry that often arises surrounding the role of campus; he even helped to start participated in the Master’s of Public Administration (MPA) Club, the men and fathers in today’s Caribbean society is substantially well placed. some student clubs. During the Graduate Student Assembly, as well as the Intervarsity Christian The irresponsible siring of offspring as a token part of masculine bragging years at MEC, he served as Fellowship. rights has, in no small part, been complicit in any number of social Student Ambassador to the Brant said that Baruch taught him the true meaning of academic problems, ranging from micro-economic dislocation to increasing crime Thurgood Marshall College Fund achievement. The professors were the finest in their fields. They brought throughout the Caribbean region. Without delving too deeply into the (TMCF), Fellow at the CUNY real world experiences to the classroom and incorporated every day intellectual and statistical perspectives available, it suffices to say that Leadership Academy, and Vice- policy challenges into homework assignments. Brant remembers staying we reiterate the admonition to males everywhere that they take on the President of the Student awake for 24 hours completing school work, however, as the proverb role of fatherhood (as opposed to mere fathering) with great sobriety, Government Association all while says, “Anything worth having is worth working for”. bearing in mind the seriousness of the task to which they will be called maintaining academic Perseverance and Faith in God carried him through and because of to rise. achievement. Brant graduated this he graduated with my Master’s of Public Administration from Baruch Our Association also hastens to recognise those who have, through from MEC with an Associate’s of College on Wednesday, May 30, 2012. their lives and works, provided guidance, support and advise for Science Degree in Public Brant said ‘Looking back at his academic life, I did not conceive youngsters regardless of any putative connection. By these avenues, Administration in 2007 and with a accomplishing this feat. Our paths are prepared for us but we must they have demonstrated maturity and emotional intelligence that is rightly Bachelor’s of Science Degree in prepare ourselves for the journey along these pathways. As I have to be bequeathed to the young. We laud this special calling to care, and 2010, all the while maintaining a 3.5 accomplished much, I do not plan to keep it to myself. It is my goal to anticipate that those who take this approach to fatherhood will benefit grade point average. This however reach out and give back whatever I can, wherever I can, however I can.’ from their efforts. was not the end of his educational We at JamKit Association trust that this period of acknowledgement journey. The Labour Spokesman extends congratulations to Brant and his will be one of inspiration and encouragement. We affirm the role of In the fall of 2010 Brant family on his excellent achievement. positive manhood through this medium, and exhort all fathers to continue or improve their positive impact on the lives of their children (biological or otherwise). May you truly be outstanding role models. Always we remain, with One Love. The Labour Spokesman FRIDAY, JUNE 15TH 2012 - NEWS - 7 Remarks by Dr the Hon Catholics pray to protect Timothy Harris, Senior Minister and Minister of St. Kitts and Nevis during Agriculture and Marine Sacrament), the procession hurricane season returned to the Church. Resources at a workshop on BASSETERRE, ST. KITTS (CUOPM) – Parish priest at U.S. forecasters “Financing and Servicing of the Immaculate Conception Co-Cathedral, Fr. Vincente predicted that this year’s Gonzalez on Sunday led parishioners in special prayers for Atlantic hurricane season Agricultural Development a safe hurricane season. would produce a normal Following morning mass a procession with the Blessed number of about nine to 15 Projects” at NEMA’s or non existent financial Sacrament went from the Church to the nearby Independence tropical storms. Conference Room records on the performance Square. As many as four to eight of their farms. The smaller The procession led by parishioners carrying candles of those storms could on June 6, 2012 the net worth of the farm and the Cross and including flower girls, incense, the choir strengthen into hurricanes, I am happy for this occasion on which we are to have a household, the worse the and musicians as well as the Eucharistic Ministers – the according to the National candid interchange and exchange of ideas, views, degree of exclusion. Prayer Group and Catechists stopped in the square at the Oceanic and Atmospheric suggestions and prescriptions about that critical resource Formal lenders like fountain. Administration’s initial (financial resources) for the ongoing development of the commercial banks tend to “As we enter upon a time of vigilance and preparedness outlook for the six-month agricultural sector. over emphasize the use of with the beginning of the annual hurricane season, let us storm season that officially The Agriculture sector remains under-resourced. There immoveable collateral as the humbly bring our prayers to God, the Lord of the winds and began June 1. One to three have been some improvements in recent times but better primary buffer against the rains, the Lord of good season and bad, the Lord of of those could become can be done. The sector has not been provided with enough default risk, which means blessing and hope, that he might bless us with his mighty major hurricanes with top resources on a consistent basis to do what we need to they provide services to a power and protect us in our ways. winds of 111 mph or higher. ensure its radical transformation, growth and development. limited segment of the “Lord of the Universe and the four winds, hear our The weather The evidence is overwhelming as we look at the landscape, farming and fishing petitions and supplications on this day. In you alone is our phenomenon known as El the unpaved feeder roads, the absence of water management communities. Small and salvation. In you alone do we find our lives safe. As once Nino, which warms Pacific systems, under utilization of technology including shade medium sized farmers, who you were the guide and protection of your people Israel in waters near the equator and houses and greenhouses. Government has an important constitute the vast majority pillars of wind and fire, so also guide and protect us, your increases wind shear over role to play in providing adequate resources for the growth of farm operators, often do people today, and keep us in safety and peace all our days; the Atlantic, may develop and development of the sector. In the Jagdeo Initiative a not have secured title land, through our Lord Jesus Christ, who with you and the Holy by the late summer or early call was made for Heads of Government to ensure that greater which is the preferred type Spirit, belong all honour and glory now and forever,” said fall and help suppress storm resources were invested in agriculture. The Jagdeo Initiative of collateral; if they do, its Fr. Vincente. development, forecasters which provides the blue print for agriculture in CARICOM value may be insufficient to “May the Lord protect St. Kitts and Nevis and all the said. identified the multifunctional role of agriculture including cover the loan in question. Caribbean Islands from the onslaught of hurricanes and This season got an early food security and nutrition, import substitution, foreign Most of the farm lands storms this season,” he prayed. start with Tropical Storms exchange savings and earnings, environmental in our Federation are either Following the blessing of the monstrance (Blessed Alberto and Beryl. sustainability and job creation. leased or rented and our The food security imperative, the high cost of living, formal banking sector has the high level of poverty at 20% of the population have all not been too willing to rely [email protected] reminded us here in St Kitts and Nevis that Food Security is on this form of security. a must. Our fertile land must be put to better uses. Financial Admittedly the private resources represent a binding constraint on the agriculture market for financing sector. I am pleased therefore that some important financial agriculture needs to be intermediaries are part of the discussion today. improved. The ideas that Intermediaries will be shared today will I am advised that a few of our financial intermediaries hopefully allow lenders to have been consistently helpful to our crops and livestock garner a better perspective farmers, fishers and agro processors. I want to thank them on the felt needs of our for being a friend of the farming community. I am advised farmers, fishers and agro that the FND Enterprise Cooperative Credit Union lent $3.5 processors. At the same million dollars in three hundred loans to farmers over a ten time we in agriculture will get year window (2001-2010). The St Kitts Cooperative Credit insights into what factors Union and the Nevis Cooperative Credit Union combined, our lenders consider when provided over $2 million in loans to the farmers over the determining our loans. period 2004-2010, and the Development Bank, the people’s We heard earlier from bank, offered over $3 million in loan support between 2005- two credit unions that there 2010. The Development Bank has been the largest financial is a need for a greater pool backer of the farming community. I thank all entities here of grant financing or very for their support. concessional loans being I am happy that all these entities are present today. I made available to them for hope that as a result of their respective contributions we on lending to agriculture. I will get a better appreciation as to how working cooperatively appreciate this point and we the farmers can access more support. Meantime we call will explore these and other upon our commercial banks to increase their support to our possibilities. farmers, fishers and agro processors. In closing, I am indebted We can agree that agriculture is an inherently risky to IICA for organizing this economic activity. A large array of uncontrollable elements forum and to all entities that can affect production output and prices, resulting in high lent their support to this variable economic returns to farm households. In initiative. I am delighted by developing countries like St Kitts and Nevis, farmers also the large turnout and cross lack access to both modern instruments of risk management section of farmers, fishers – such as agricultural insurance, future contracts, or and agro processors. I guarantee funds – and ex post emergency government hope that this forum will be assistance. Such farmers rely on different “traditional” memorable for the coping strategies and risk-mitigation techniques, but most advancement we will make of these are inefficient. in addressing the cause of The literature tells us that banks avoid financing agriculture. agriculture for a host of reasons including the high cost of May God bless us service delivery, information asymmetries, perceptions of and our beloved low profitability in agriculture, lack of collateral, low levels of farmer education and financial literacy reflected in poor country. 8 - NEWS - The Labour Spokesman FRIDAY, JUNE 15TH 2012 Lawmakers get draft law to amend Electronic Crimes Act BASSETERRE, ST. KITTS (CUOPM) – Lawmakers in St. Kitts and or justification or in excess of a Nevis have received draft legislation which seeks to amend the Electronic lawful excuse or justification, uses Crimes Act of 2009, to facilitate the harmonization of the Act by bringing a computer system at any stage of it in line with the international standards so as to ensure that existing an offence to transfer, possess, or offences and laws respecting the investigative powers of the police and use a means of identification of admissibility of evidence in judicial proceedings adequately apply in another person with intent to order to deal with the novel and sophisticated forms of criminal activity. commit, aid or abet, or in The Electronic Crimes (Amendment) Bill, 2012, which stands in the connection with, any unlawful name of Prime Minister and Minister with responsibility for the Police activity that constitutes a crime. and Defence Force, the Rt. Hon. Dr. Denzil L. Douglas, will see a new Fourthly, the Clause seeks to definition of “intercept” so as to bring it in line with international create the offence of spam in order standards. to target a person who knowingly, Clause 4 of the Bill seeks to amend section 3 of the Act so that without lawful excuse or jurisdiction is based on the principle of nationality. Currently that section justification, (a) initiates the makes provision for unlimited jurisdiction with regard to acts committed transmission of multiple electronic outside Saint Christopher and Nevis which would be very difficult to mail messages from or through a enforce. computer system; (b) uses a Clause 5 of the Bill seeks to replace section 4 of the Act in order to protected computer system to create clear offences relating to illegal access and illegal remaining. relay or retransmit multiple Thus, the Clause seeks to ensure that acts committed in excess of a electronic mail messages, with lawful excuse or justification are criminalized. Further, the Clause seeks intent to deceive or mislead users, to create the offence of illegal remaining, which offence is intended to or any electronic mail or internet target persons with a right of access to a computer system or part of a service providers, as to the origin computer system by virtue of the nature of their work who access the of such messages; or (c) materially computer system in accordance with the authorization and remain logged falsifies header information in in the computer system contrary to the authorization with intent to commit multiple electronic mail messages ulterior offences to the detriment of their employer. and intentionally initiates the Special Olympics Further, the Clause seeks to consolidate the provisions of section 12 transmission of such messages. of the Act into Clause 4 because of the similarities. Clause 13 of the Bill seeks to Clause 6 of the Bill seeks to amend section 5 of the Act by inserting amend section 15 of the Act in National Games immediately before the word “data” wherever it appears in subsection order to enhance the investigative The general public is invited to the Annual Special Olympics St. (1) thereof the word “computer.’ powers of the police. Kitts-Nevis National Games to be held at Silver Jubilee Athletic Stadium Clause 7 of the Bill seeks to amend section 6 of the Act in order to Clause 15 of the Bill seeks to on Sunday, June 24, 2012 from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. create the offence of hindering or interfering with a computer system introduce three new sections, The Digicel-sponsored event allows special athletes from St. Kitts which is exclusively for the use of critical infrastructure operations; or namely, sections 23, 24, and 25. and Nevis to develop self confidence and display their skills for residents which is not for the use of critical infrastructure operations, but which is First, the Clause seeks to – skills that produce many medals in international competitions including used in critical infrastructure operations; whereby the conduct of the introduce a new section relating two silver and five bronze medals and several medals at the Special person affects the use or impacts the operations of critical infrastructure. to expedited preservation of Olympics World Games held in Greece last year. Clause 8 of the Bill seeks to amend section 8 of the Act in order to computer data in order to facilitate There is no admission fee but persons are encouraged to make provide for possession of devices with the intent that such devices are a police officer who, if satisfied that donations to benefit Special Olympics St. Kitts-Nevis. Board members, to be used for the purpose of committing an offence. This is intended to there are grounds to believe that volunteers, parents and special athletes look forward to the support of bring the provisions of that section in line with international standards. computer data which is reasonably all residents. Clause 9 of the Bill seeks to amend section 9 of the Act in order to required for the purposes of a criminalise computer related fraud. criminal investigation is Clause 11 of the Bill seeks to amend section 14 of the Act by defining particularly vulnerable to loss or with the specific task required for public and interest groups and is communication that constitute a threat or is menacing in character. modification, may, by written the investigation and install it on available on line at Clause 12 of the Bill seeks to introduce four new sections, namely, notice given to a person in control the suspect’s computer system in www.cuopm.com sections 14, 15, 16 and 17 in order to make provision for new offences of the computer data, require the order to collect the relevant Comments and suggestions which are not covered by the Act. person to ensure that the evidence. can be sent to the Legal First, the Clause seeks to create the offence of computer related computer data specified in the Thirdly, the Clause seeks to Department in the Attorney forgery in order to target persons who knowingly, without lawful excuse notice is preserved for a period of introduce a new section relating General’s Office, Government or justification or in excess of lawful excuse or justification, (a) make an up to seven days as specified in to the disclosure of details of an Headquarters, Church Street, input; (b) alter; (c) delete; or (d) suppress computer data; resulting in the notice. Such period may be investigation in order to ensure Basseterre or email inauthentic computer data with intent that it be considered or acted extended beyond the seven days that an internet service provider [email protected] upon for legal purposes as if it were authentic, regardless of whether or if, on an ex parte application, a who receives an order related to a not the computer data is directly readable and intelligible. Magistrate authorizes an extension criminal investigation that Secondly, the Clause seeks to create the offence of data espionage of the same for a further specified explicitly stipulates that in order to target a person who, knowingly, without lawful excuse or period of time. confidentiality is to be maintained justification or in excess of a lawful excuse or justification, obtains for Secondly, the Clause seeks to or such obligation is stated by law himself or herself from another computer data which are not meant for introduce a new section relating complies with such requirement, him or her and which are specially protected against unauthorized access. to use of forensic software in order otherwise should the internet Thirdly, the Clause seeks to create the offence of identity related to facilitate police officers to use service provider intentionally, crimes in order to target a person who knowingly, without lawful excuse forensic software in an without lawful excuse or investigation concerning an justification or in excess of a lawful offence where there are reasonable excuse or justification, discloses grounds to believe that essential the details of the investigation, evidence cannot be collected by then such provider will face legal applying other provisions of the consequences. Act but is reasonably required for Clause 17 of the Bill seeks to the purposes of a criminal introduce a new section that investigation. empowers the Minister to make The use of this method will regulation in order to give effect have to be approved by the judge to the provisions of the Act. upon application by a police The Electronic Crimes officer. Once the approval is given (Amendment) Bill, 2012 is now then a police would be able to available for comments and utilize a remote forensic software suggestions from the general The Labour Spokesman FRIDAY, JUNE 15TH 2012 - NEWS - 9 Plans Progressing Inland Revenue Department Smoothly for Mr. Kool continues Mobile Tax and Ms. Culture Information Center Initiative

Swimwear Contests BASSETERRE, ST. KITTS increase public awareness with at 1 percent per month or 12 (CUOPM) - The Inland Revenue respect to the role and operations percent per annum. this Year Department says it has of the Inland Revenue Department Please contact the Inland successfully hosted the first of and better educating the public of Revenue Department on St. Kitts CHARLESTOWN, NEVIS — two Mobile Tax Information Center their responsibilities as taxpayers or on Nevis if you have not Following the announcement of events in Sandy Point and Old and citizens. received a Property Tax Notice for changes for this year’s Ms. Road. “The feedback from the general this or any tax period to bring your Culture Queen Pageant, The first saw a large number of public was tremendous and the account up to date and avoid Chairperson of the Ms. Culture persons from the Sandy Point Department is thankful and unnecessary penalties and Queen Pageant, Ms. Culture community as well as other appreciative of the support that interest. Swimwear Contest and the Mr. surrounding villages turning out they have received thus far from The Inland Revenue Kool Competition Subcommittee to ask questions and dialogue the public,” the Department said Department is charged with Ms. Jáedee Caines, said plans are Chairperson of the 2012 with the staff of the Inland in a news release. administering the tax laws of the progressing smoothly for the July Culturama Ms. Culture Revenue Department. It disclosed that over the Federation in an efficient and 29th staging of the Ms. Culture Swimwear and Mr. Kool The second last Saturday 9th course of the next few weeks and equitable manner, to promote Swimwear and Mr. Kool Contests. Contests Subcommittee Ms. June was held in Old Road Village, months, the Department intends to voluntary compliance to maximize Noting that the contests would Jáedee Caines. next to the Fisheries Complex. increase public awareness and Revenue for the development of be twinned again this year, Ms. The following week the interest in its new taxpayer the Federation at the least cost to Caines said she is confident that 2001.” Department will mount its Mobile outreach programme and the public and in a manner that the show would be a major “The Federation’s males have Tax Information Center in Cayon, customers will no longer be warrants the highest degree of success. a lot to offer. Some have excellent on the lawn across from confined to its main location in Public confidence in our integrity, “On July 29th, Culturama beach bodies, some dress well and Maynard’s Park on June 16th, 2012 Basseterre, but will have the efficiency and fairness. patrons would experience two others are extremely talented so we and on June 23rd, 2012, one will be option of turning up at anyone of The Inland Revenue shows for the price of one with 10 thought it would be nice to have on Fort Street, Basseterre. the temporary mobile centers to Department is the prime revenue dynamic contestants already varying segments,” she explained. All events are expected to run enquire and/or settle any tax collections agency for the confirmed,” she said. According to Ms. Caines, this from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm except the matter. Government of St. Kitts and Nevis While focusing on the theme year’s Mr. Kool and Ms. Culture event in Basseterre, which will The general public is asked to within the Ministry of Finance, “Under the Sea,” the contestants Swimwear contestants, like the Ms. close at 4:00 pm. note that payment of Property located at Bay Road, Basseterre, would each make four Culture Queen Pageant The initiative, which is the first Taxes in St. Kitts and Nevis and Charlestown, St. Kitts and appearances: “for the Ms. Culture contestants, have commenced in a series of innovative events to becomes due and payable on or Nevis, West Indies. Swimwear contestants, Fanfare; training in public speaking and aid public education by the before June 30th, 2012, after which One-piece Swimwear; Two-piece interviews. This, she said, would Department, is designed to penalties and interest will accrue Swimwear and Sponsor prepare them for the contestants’ Appreciation Swimwear and for launch, promotional videos and the Mr. Kool participants, Fanfare; radio and television interviews Beachwear; Talent and Mr. Kool which they will participate in. Heatbeat 2012 Notice Wear.” The 2012 Ms. Culture Calling all music and drum enthusiasts, former primary school drummers and parents of primary school “This year, we wanted to show Swimwear/Mr. Kool Contest, like drummers, follow the pulsating rhythm of this year’s Heartbeat to the Old Boys School on Thursday, June 21, appreciation to the sponsors in a the Ms. Culture Queen Pageant is 2012, starting at 6:30 p.m. big way, hence the introduction of being planned by Committee This year’s theme is “The Environment,” so come expecting to see the creative use of recycled material as a Sponsor Appreciation Chairperson and former Ms. the Old Boys School is transformed into a conservation haven. Various environmental agencies will also Swimwear,” Ms. Caines explained, Culture Queen Pageant contestant provide tips on how to make a personal contribution towards caring for the environment. adding that the five Ms. Culture Ms. Jáedee Caines, former Ms. Come see the Federation’s Primary School students display their drumming talent while reminding about Swimwear contestants are eagerly Culture Queens Adele Dore and how to preserve the environment on Thursday, June 21, 2012 at the Old Boys School, starting at 6:00 p.m. anticipating that appearance. Tamica Lawrence, former When asked about the reason chaperones Ms. Renee Wilkinson for the changes in the Mr. Kool and Ms. Karene Paul, Mr. Jermaine Make certain that you reach -use our new Email Contest, Ms. Caines revealed that Arthurton, Mr. Greg Quailey and “this year’s format is similar to Ms. Melissa Cornelius. Ms. Sheila when the competition started in Patricia Claxton is the advisor. address: [email protected]

s 10 - NEWS - The Labour Spokesman FRIDAY, JUNE 15TH 2012 Prime Minister Douglas to assume Chairmanship of the 73rd Meeting of the Monetary Council

consistent with its other objectives the economic development of the territories of the Participating Governments. The governing bodies of the Eastern Caribbean Central Bank are the Monetary Council and the Board of Directors. The Monetary Council is the highest decision making authority. It is comprised of one Minister appointed by each Government of the participating countries. The function of the Council is to provide directives and guidelines on matters of BASSETERRE, ST. KITTS, (CUOPM) – The Federation’s Prime monetary and credit policy to the Minister and Minister of Finance, the Rt. Hon. Dr. Denzil L. Douglas Bank. The Board of Directors is assumes the Chairmanship of the Eastern Caribbean Central Bank (ECCB) comprised of ten Directors - the Monetary Council on June 29th. Governor and Deputy Governor, Governor of the ECCB, The Honourable Sir K. Dwight Venner says a and one Director appointed by ceremony to mark the Handing Over of the Chairmanship of the ECCB each Government of the eight Monetary Council from Premier the Hon. Rueben T. Meade, Council participating countries. The Board Member for Montserrat to Prime Minister the Right Hon. Dr. Denzil L. of Directors is responsible for Douglas, Council Member for St. Kitts and Nevis will be held at the Sir policy and general administration Cecil Jacobs Auditorium, Eastern Caribbean Central Bank Headquarters of the Bank, while the Governor, prior to the start of the 73rd Meeting of the Monetary Council. the Chief Executive, is responsible Sir Dwight will chair the ceremony which begins at 9 a.m. following for the day-to-day management EC$8 million at the arrival of His Excellency Dr. Sir Cuthbert Sebastian, Governor General and operations. of St. Kitts and Nevis. Council members are Premier Meade, the Outgoing Chairman and Prime Minister Douglas, Honourable Reuben T Meade, Development Bank for small the Incoming Chairman will deliver addresses after which Sir Dwight will Premier and Minister for Finance, give the Closing Remarks. Montserrat; Honourable Hubert hotels and restaurants The Mission of the ECCB is to maintain the stability of the EC dollar Hughes, Chief Minister and and the integrity of the banking system in order to facilitate the balanced Minister for Finance, Anguilla; growth and development of member states. Honourable Harold Lovell, The Bank aspires to be the leading institution for economic policy Minister for Finance, Antigua and advice, a model for management in the Eastern Caribbean Currency Union Barbuda; Honourable Roosevelt (ECCU) and an advocate for the ECCU’s regionalisation initiatives. Skerrit, Prime Minister and The Eastern Caribbean Central Bank was established in October 1983. Minister for Finance, It is the Monetary Authority for a group of eight island economies namely Commonwealth of Dominica; - Anguilla, Antigua and Barbuda, Commonwealth of Dominica, Grenada, Honourable Nazim Burke, Minister Montserrat, St Kitts and Nevis, St Lucia, and St Vincent and the for Finance, Grenada; The Right Grenadines. Honourable Dr. Denzil L. Douglas, The monetary arrangements are characterised by the issuance of a Prime Minister and Minister for single common currency, the flow of which is unrestricted among its Finance, St. Kitts and Nevis; Dr. members; a common pool of foreign exchange reserves; and the existence the Honourable Ralph Gonsalves, of a Central Monetary Authority which decides on the Union’s monetary Prime Minister and Minister for policy. Finance, St. Vincent and the The purposes of the Bank are to regulate the availability of money Grenadines and Dr. the Right Hon. economy from a sugar-based to a services economy. and credit, promote and maintain monetary stability, promote credit and Kenny Anthony, Prime Minister “In its goal to promote and support the tourism and hospitality exchange conditions and a sound financial structure conducive to the and Minister of Finance of St. industry and support, the Foundation has made a significant investment balanced growth and development of the economies of the territories of Lucia. in small hotel development,” he said. the Participating Governments and actively promote through means Mr. Crossman disclosed that the SIDF has allocated loan funding in the sum of EC$8,064,600.00 to the St. Kitts and Nevis Hotel and Tourism Association (HTA) for the purpose of refurbishing and modernizing Child Month focuses on their small hotel and restaurant properties. everyone can get the message that “The funds have been placed at the St. Kitts and Nevis Development The National Director they are trying to put across. Bank. Small hotels with under 100 rooms such as Sugar Bay Club, Timothy child abuse further stated that the theme for “What do we do to break the Beach Resort, Frigate Bay Resort, Ottleys Plantation, Ocean Terrace Inn, Rawlins Plantation/Caines Estates can benefit from the SIDF’s Small By Drizel Hanley the annual celebration of the silence? Information is the key; Hotel and Restaurant Modernization Fund,” said Mr. Crossman. month normally reflects ongoing our effort is towards disseminating information to stakeholders Photos of Timothy Beach Resort (first) and Frigate Bay Beach Resort The Early Childhood trends within the society and is Department in the Federation including parents,” she said. also based on information The TDC Grounds was the of St.Kitts-Nevis is focusing on received from the Social venue for the Children’s Fair which Department of Physical Plan- Child Abuse for this year’s child Services Department. opened on Wednesday (June 13) month celebrations. “There is a real concern in and ends today (Friday 15). ning and Environment Street Jacqueline Morris, National terms of different forms of abuse Other highlights of the Director of the Early Childhood of children on the island”, she planned activities include a Family Parade and Exhibition Notice Department disclosed that the added. Food Day next Friday, June 22nd, The Department of Physical awareness month. theme for this year’s Morris said that during the at the Independence Square in Planning and Environment is The month will culminate with proceedings is ‘Act Now! month of June they will be Basseterre and the annual Grand inviting the general public to come a street parade followed by an Break the Silence, Stop Child sensitizing the populace on Child Parade and T-Shirt Day on Friday out and support the department as Abuse in different forms so that Abuse’. June 29th. they bring to a close environmental (cont’d on page 14) The Labour Spokesman FRIDAY, JUNE 15TH 2012 - ADVERTISEMENT - 11 SIDF assists in funding tourism- related projects BASSETERRE, ST. KITTS (CUOPM) – The Sugar Industry Diversification Foundation (SIDF) has injected millions of dollars into the Federation’s tourism industry to keep the sector vibrant. Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Mr. Terrence Crossman, speaking at a recent event at the St. Kitts Marriott Resort, noted, that tourism has become the main service industry and the most important economic activity. Noting that ongoing enhancement and strategic marketing of the tourism product have contributed to the popularity of St. Kitts and Nevis as a destination, he pointed out that rising fuel costs and increased security regulations make travel expensive and frustrating for passengers and that efforts must be made to ensure that visitors to St. Kitts and returning nationals, particularly by airlifts, have an experience that surpasses expectations from the moment the aircraft lands. “Additionally, in order to attract increasing traffic to St. Kitts and Nevis, the destination must be marketed widely at international trade shows and expositions,” he told participants. The Sugar Industry Diversification Foundation, he said is committed to ensuring that St. Kitts and Nevis remains ahead of the competition. He disclosed that the SIDF is funding four tourism- related projects which include airlift support, reconfiguration of Waving Gallery at the Robert L. Bradshaw International Airport, participation in the Shanghai Trade Exposition, the establishment of the Small Hotel and Restaurant Modernisation Fund and the construction of the Kittitian Hill Resort at Belmont. “The increasing number of visitors who are attracted to the destination, the expansion of the tourism industry and ancillary services, and the increasing importance of tourism to the social and economic development of the island, demand a reliable air transport service,” said Mr. Crossman. The SIDF he said has partnered with the St. Kitts Tourism Authority to secure airlift from the United Kingdom and North America. “Since 2009, the Foundation has contributed EC$3,780.000 annually to the St. Kitts Tourism Authority’s Marketing Fund to ensure our UK source market is serviced by British Airways. Additionally, in 2010 the SIDF provided assistance totaling EC$4,320,000 to ensure that the American Airlines service from our main US markets, Miami and New York, continued without interruption,” said Mr. Crossman. He said the economic impact of this project has been significant, particularly in relation to airlift from the United States and the United Kingdom markets. Despite the global economic downturn, partly because

of the subsidy, airlift to the Federation airport thus expanding the emigration and security areas. has not been affected despite closing This change has created a more comfortable environment of operation in some markets for some and accelerated the departure process for passengers. major airlines. It is important to point With the emphasis of services as the new engine of out that the airlift support to secure economic growth, it is crucial that St. Kitts and Nevis be AA flights from the United States promoted to the world as a trading partner with an attractive directly benefits the local population. investment potential. Just imagine not being able to fly A grant of EC$197,454.34 from the Sugar Industry directly to New York and Miami to visit Diversification Foundation (SIDF) to the St. Kitts Investment family and, of course, shop,” said Mr. Promotion Agency (SKIPA) made it possible for the Crossman. Federation to participate in the World Expo 2010 in Shanghai, Pointing out that the airport The People’s Republic of China. experience is a key component of the Thirteen CARICOM countries participated in the overall visitor experience as first and exposition, which ran for six months, from May to October. final impressions are often lasting, the The expo carried the theme “Better City, Better Life” and Sugar Industry Diversification was an opportunity for the Federation to showcase its Foundation (SIDF) contributed culture and heritage with the expectation of piquing the EC$75,000 to the St. Christopher Air interests of both investors and visitors. and Sea Ports Authority (SCASPA) to Photo of airlines that fly into St. Kitts’ Robert L. reconfigure the waving gallery at the Bradshaw International Airport by Erasmus William 12 - NEWS - The Labour Spokesman FRIDAY, JUNE 15TH 2012 Saluting the St. Kitts and Nevis Gets Chance To Federation’s Past CIBC Learn More About CSME The Ministry of International Trade is working with the CARICOM Secretariat CARICOM Single Market and Economy (CSME) Unit to host a four day country mission to the Federation over the period June 18-21, FirstCaribbean 2012. The mission will conduct a national CSME Awareness and Sensitization Programme. The broad objective of the programme is to increase the level of awareness and involvement of the citizens and residents of St Kitts International Bank and Nevis to the various facets of the CSME and the benefits to be derived therein. It will also focus on explaining how the CSME works with specific reference to the various provisions governing the removal of Unsung Heroes restrictions for the free movement of goods, services, people, capital and business operations across the region. When CIBC FirstCaribbean International Bank launched its Unsung To this end, the programme will entail a number of focused group sessions with government ministries, Heroes Programme in 2003, it was to recognize persons in communities private sector organizations, media houses, other key stakeholders, as well as a panel discussion for the throughout the Caribbean who were selflessly going about assisting general public. These sessions will be facilitated by the Ministry of International Trade along with a team from others without a desire for any reward. They did it because they wanted the CSME Unit which comprises of: to – plain and simple. Since then we have discovered some wonderful o Mr Ivor Carryl – Programme Manager CSME people in our community. People who have very few resources of their o Mr Steven MacAndrew – Specialist, Free Movement of Skills/Labour own but somehow they find the means to help the elderly, the sick or o Ms Enid Bissember – Deputy Programme Manager, Economic Development Policy and Research underprivileged, children, and even to preserve our history. They do not o Mr Timothy Odle – Deputy Programme Manager, Services seek media attention and are often modest about their achievements. As o Mr Norris Breedy – Deputy Programme Manager, Single Market and Economy (Free Movement of a lead up to the nomination and selection of this year’s Unsung Hero for Goods) the Federation, we will be featuring our past Unsung Heroes. This week o Ms Leela Ramoutar – Specialist, Private Sector Facilitation we highlight the first two personalities to win the award. o Mr Salas Hamilton – Specialist, Communications Mr. Winston ‘Zack’ Nisbett Dr the Hon Timothy Harris, Senior Minister and Minister of International Trade said “it is important that we continue to inform and remind people about the CARICOM Single Market and Economy (CSME). It St Kitts and Nevis implemented remains a work in progress with highs and lows of activity. We are committed to it legally and functionally. We the program in 2005 and Winston must continue to remind our people of the continuing need for the CSME, the opportunities and challenges, (Zack) Nisbett became the first their rights and obligations under the CSME and how this regional initiative will impact on their lives and Unsung Hero for the Federation. livelihoods. In this regard, I am very pleased that my Ministry has secured the support of CARICOM to effect Zack continues to give kudos to this national CSME awareness and sensitization programme”. the Unsung Heroes programme The CSME Country Mission will meet with both Federal Cabinet and the Cabinet of the Nevis Island and says that the award opened Assembly; various government departments, students at high schools and CFBC, the Chamber of Industry the way for him to receive and Commerce, the St Kitts and Nevis Small Business forum, media houses, etc recognition and a number of other awards. The award also gave him scope to continue to work with the youth in the area of culture. EC$7.7 million spent for Because of his dedicated service to history and culture, he has been given the name Doctor skills-based training by SIDF through Skill Entrepreneur Fund (YESEF) to provide loans of up to of Culture. Recently Zack received BASSETERRE, ST. KITTS, EC$25,000 at a low interest rate to graduates of the programme who a Medal of Honour for his JUNE 12TH 2012 (CUOPM) – wished to start their own business,” said Mr. Crossman. contribution to culture in the Pointing out that a highly skilled The Sugar Industry Diversification Foundation (SIDF) has seen its Federation. CIBC FirstCaribbean International Bank salutes the 2005 population is critical to enable the asset portfolio grown from EC$17.6 million in 2007 to EC$139.8 million in Unsung Hero Winston (Zack) Nisbett. transition of the sugar-based 2010. Mr. Ken Evelyn – 2006 Unsung Hero economy to a service-oriented Speaking at the formal launching of its Office, Mr. Crossman said economy, the Sugar Industry for St Kitts and Nevis some EC$154 million or US$ 55 million has been invested in the creation Diversification Fund has assisted In 2006, Mr. Ken Evelyn was selected for his dedicated service to the of a sustainable, diversified economy by way of grants, loans and share the Government in executing Nevis community. An outstanding citizen, Mr. Evelyn has spent countless holdings. skilled-based training programmes hours cleaning, landscaping and beautifying the main square in He said that the Foundation has to date funded development in ten aimed at the youth. Charlestown. In addition, he reactivated the Thermos Springs at Historic key areas as follows: This was disclosed by SIDF’s Bath Hotel, a famous feature of the island. Mr. Evelyn has also been Tourism $22,616,709.35 Chief Executive said the Youth instrumental in stopping the removal of sand from the beaches, as well Resort Development $22,615,624.42 Empowerment through Skills (YES) as reactivated the historic town clock. Electricity $21,803,912.40 programme was started in 2009 Mr. Evelyn has maintained his Agriculture $13,397,516.11 with a contribution of EC$7,738,704 activities in the community and Investments $11,000,000.01 by the Foundation. says that he remains involved Construction $11,000,000.00 He said the YES programme because he enjoys lending a Training $10,238,704.01 was administered by the National helping hand. He encourages all Arts & Culture $3,100,000.00 Skills Training Program of the persons to become involved in Education $2,500,000.00 Ministry of Education in community building. CIBC Sports $,438,852.94 conjunction with the Ministry of FirstCaribbean International Bank In addition budget support has been given to Government in the Social and Community recognizes the 2006 Unsung Hero, amount of $32,017,505.59 Ken Evelyn. Development and Gender Affairs. Do you know someone who Under this programme, over you would like to nominate for the 1000 young persons were trained Federation’s 2012 Unsung Hero? and certified in various skills, Then visit our branch today to get including aquaculture, business your nomination forms, or visit us online at www.cibcfcib.com. That administration, basic computer person could be one step closer to receiving the recognition they deserve, skills, building construction, and an award of US$6,000 toward their work. industrial maintenance, mechanics, beauty services and clothing and textile. “Recognizing that young people equipped with skills must Make certain that you reach be empowered through employment and entrepreneurship, - use our new Email address: the Foundation again partnered St. Kitts and Nevis’ Prime Minister the Rt. Hon. Dr. Denzil L. Douglas with the Development Bank of St. visits YES programme participants in computer training at the [email protected] Kitts and Nevis (DBSKN) to Information Technology Center on the C.A. Paul Southwell establish the Youth Empowerment Industrial Site in 2009. The Labour Spokesman FRIDAY, JUNE 15TH 2012 - GOOD NEWS - 13 Jamaican God’s Goodness Kittitian (JamKit) and Severity Association General Meeting In his explaining the relation between the Jews and the Gentiles Paul states, “Behold therefore the goodness and severity of God.” Paul had just reminded his Gentiles readers that God rejected the great mass of In Nevis their Jewish contemporaries for unbelief, while at the same time bringing The Jamaican Kittitian (JamKit) many pagans like themselves to saving faith. Now Paul invites them to Association, the Association of take of the two sides of God’s character which appeared in this transaction, Jamaicans and Friends of “Behold therefore the goodness and severity of God: on them which fell, Jamaicans in the Federation of St severity; but towards thee goodness.” Kitts & Nevis, will have its next The Christians at Rome are not to dwell on God’s goodness alone, or general meeting on Saturday, 16 on His severity alone, but to contemplate both together. Both are Jun 2012 at the Red Cross attributes of God; that is, of His revealed character. Both must be Building, Charlestown, Nevis acknowledged together if it is to be truly known. starting at 4.00pm. Christians who want to help their floundering fellows into what a Jamaicans and friends of famous old tact used to call, “safety, certainty and enjoyment” are Jamaicans living in Nevis as well comedy, dance, drama, movies, an effort to be there, bring along a constantly bewildered as to where to begin: the fantastic hodgepodge as those in St Kitts who are etc. friend or 10 and be on time. of fancies about God takes their breath away. How on earth do people available are asked to come out to Please pass the word along to We look forward to the seeing got in such a muddle? What lies at their confusion? And where is the continue discussions relating to your friends/relatives and come all you Jamaicans who are living starting point for setting them straight? Jamaica 50 St Kitts & Nevis out and give your support, in Nevis and getting the linkages To these questions there are several complementary sets of answers. Celebrations - Jamaican foodfair, suggestions and feedback. Make with those living on St Kitts going! One is that people have gotten into the practice of following private religious hunches rather than learning of God from His own words; we have to try to help them unlearn the pride and, in some cases, the misconception about Scripture which gave rise to this attitude and to Rules of Origin Training Course base their convictions henceforth not on what they feel but on what the The Ministry of International placed for implementation of the Rules of Origin components of the said Bible says. A second answer is that modern people think that all religions Trade, Industry, Commerce and trade Agreements. This specific area of training has been identified by are equal and equivalent. They draw their ideas about God from pagan Consumer Affairs in collaboration the Ministry of International Trade, Industry, Commerce and Consumer as well as Christian sources. We have to try to show people the with the Commonwealth Affairs in collaboration with the Customs and Excise Department as one uniqueness and finality of the Lord Jesus Christ, God’s last Word to Secretariat’s Hub and Spokes of the activities to be conducted in 2012 which will enhance the technical man. Project and the Customs and capacity of Customs officials in trade policy development and A third answer is that people have ceased to recognized the reality of Excise Department of St. Kitts and implementation. The inclusion of other technical persons in the public their own sinfulness, which imparts a degree of perversity and enmity Nevis conducted a training course sector to participate in this training is part of the strategy of the Ministry against God to all that they think and do. It is our task to introduce on Rules of Origin (ROO) with of International Trade, Industry, Commerce and Consumer Affairs of people to this fact about themselves and so make them aware and open regards to the European Union/ ensuring that there is wide exposure to trade policy development and to correction by the Word of Christ. CARIFORUM Economic implementation, information sharing and improvement of the business The fourth answer, no less basic than the three that have already Partnership Agreement (EPA), the environment of St. Kitts and Nevis. given is that people today are in the habit of disassociating the thought CARICOM Single Market and The Ministry has secured funding from the Commonwealth of God’s goodness from that of His severity. We must seek to wean Economy (CSME)/OECS Secretariat’s Hub and Spokes Project which is being implemented through them from this habit, since nothing but mis-belief is possible as long as Economic Union at the Ocean the OECS Secretariat on behalf of OECS Member States. The aim of the it persists. Terrace Inn on Wednesday, June Hub & Spokes project is to promote the effective participation of African, The habit in question, first learned from some gifted German 13th, 2012. Caribbean and Pacific (ACP) countries in international trade negotiations theologian of the twentieth century, has infected modern Western “Rules of origin are laws, and to strengthen their capacity to formulate and implement trade Protestantism as a whole. To reject all ideas of divine wrath and regulations and administrative policies. International trade is a key component of overall development judgment, and to assume that God’s character, misrepresented in many rulings applied by governments to strategies in ACP countries and the Hub & Spokes project seeks to parts of the Bible, is really one of indulgent benevolence without any determine the country of origin of facilitate the ACP’s gradual integration into the world economy and severity, is the rule rather than the exception among ordinary folks today. goods, services or investment. contribute to sustainable development and poverty reduction in these It is true that some recent theologians, in reaction, have tried to Rules of origin are the criteria countries. reaffirmed the truth of God’s holiness, but their efforts seemed half- needed to determine the national The main resource person was Mr. Claude Paul - a former Comptroller hearted and their words have fallen for the most part on deaf ears. source of a product. Their of Customs in St. Lucia having served in that capacity from January 2000 Modern Protestants are not going to give up their “enlightened” to the importance is derived from the fact – December 2005, after previously working through the ranks of the doctrine of celestial Santa Claus because a Brunner of a Niehuhr suspects that duties and restrictions in Department and amassing over 25 years of experience and knowledge in this is not the whole story. The certainty that there is no more to be said several cases depend upon the most of the operational areas. of God than that He is infinitely forbearing and kind – that certainty is as source of imports,” The World Mr. Paul also served as the Permanent Secretary of the Caribbean hard to eradicate as bindweed; once it has put down roots, Christianity, Trade Organisation (WTO). Customs Law Enforcement Council for two years before being appointed in the true sense of the word simply dies off. The substance of Christianity The main objective of this as the Director of Customs Reform in the Commonwealth of Dominica is faith in the forgiveness of sins through the redeeming work of Christ training was to improve the from June 2008 to July 2011 where he assisted with the transformation of on the cross. knowledge of Customs and Excise the Customs & Excise Division including the successful migration to On the basis of Santa Claus theology, sins create no problem, and officials and other public sector ASYCUDA World and the introduction of a new Customs Act. atonement become needless. God’s active favour extends no less to persons on all aspects of the Rules He is graduate of the University of the West Indies (UWI) Cave Hill those who keep them. The idea of God’s attitude to me is affected by of Origin in relation to the trade campus attaining a Bachelor’s degree in Public Sector Management whether or not I do what He says has no place to in the thought of the Agreements mentioned above, and (Hons). He is also a holder of a Master’s degree in International Trade man on the street, and any attempt to show the need for fear in God’s to improve the trade facilitation Law - Distinction) obtained from the Robert Gordon University (RGU) in presence, for trembling at His word, gets written off as impossible and environment in St. Kitts and Nevis. Aberdeen, Scotland. old-fashion - “Victorian”, “Puritan”, and “sub-Christian.” This training further ensures The training workshop took place at the Ocean Terrace Inn (OTI) in But the Santa Claus theology carries within itself the seeds of its that St. Kitts and Nevis is better Basseterre on June 13 and 14 at 9.00 a.m. on each day. own collapse, for it cannot cope with the fact of evil. It is no accident that when belief in the “good God” of liberalism became widespread, about the turn of the twentieth century, the so called problem of evil the street is taking it today. Now fatalistic and pessimistic attitude of life. (which was not considered a problem before) suddenly leaped into he is left with a kind God who To get back on tract, one has to learn to relate God’s goodness to his prominence as the number one concern of Christian apologetics. This means well but cannot always severity, according to the Scripture. Our purpose here is to sketch out was invisible, for it is not possible to see the good will of heavenly Santa insulate His children from trouble the substance of biblical teaching on this point. Claus in heart breaking and destructive things, like cruelty, marital and grief. When trouble comes, Humbly Submitted by infidelity, or death on the road. The only way to serve the liberal view of therefore, there is nothing to do Alson B H Percival (Rev Canon Dr) God is to dissociate Him from these things and to deny that he has any but grin and bear it. In this way, Chair - Nevis Regional Council direct relation to them or control over them; in other words to deny by an ironic paradox, faith in a God And God’s omnipotence and Lordship over His world. who is all goodness and no Vice Chair - Nevis Christian Council Liberal theologians took this course fifty years ago, now the man on severity tends to confirm men in a 14 - NEWS - The Labour Spokesman FRIDAY, JUNE 15TH 2012 The Fireflies Dance School to host end of year Dance Recital “Everything in the universe has rhythm. Everything dances.”-Maya Angelou

Fireflies 2011 Recital-PLAYTIME The Fireflies Dance School, under the direction of Ms. Heidi Slack, is pleased to announce that plans are underway for their 2012 end of year dance recital, ‘Dancing through Life’. This year’s recital is currently scheduled for July 7th 2012 and Fireflies' Intermediates-2011 Recital PLAYTIME Fireflies' Seniors-2011 Recital PLAYTIME the 65 young, talented members are prepared to demonstrate the power and beauty of dance as they amaze the general public with a fantastic display of Ballet, Jazz, Afro-Caribbean, Musical Theater and Acro-Dance pieces. The Director has assured that ‘Dancing through Life’ promises to be an evening of exceptional entertainment aimed at inspiring and challenging all art lovers to celebrate the never-ending choreography of life. Also to be featured at this event is the ever-popular “Daddy Daughter Dance” and a brand new addition; the “Mommy and Me” Dance. The Fireflies Dance School caters to dancers between the ages of 3 and 9 (pre-school through Grade 4). The school provides students with the highest quality of dance instruction, helping them to gain a love and appreciation for dance while improving their self esteem and confidence, imagination and creativity and enhancing their sense of accomplishment. Department of Physical ...... (cont’d from page 10) exhibition at the Independence Square on Friday, June 22 starting from 9:00 a.m. The street parade will commence at Warner Park before making its way through the streets of Basseterre showcasing various environmental messages and will end at the Independence Square. Following the parade, an exhibition will be held in the square showcasing the different artwork and green technology competition pieces which were submitted by the primary and secondary school students for World Environment Day which was observed on June 5. The Labour Spokesman FRIDAY, JUNE 15TH 2012 - NEWS - 15 expansion would enable them to place the water pipe inside the house. PAM was formed to If the framers of PAM had any or bore any recognition for the dignity of black people, they would not have kept the Mc Knighters landless, for so long. They would not have deprived the children of these landless fool us black people persons from sleeping on a bed for so long. Their intent was to keep us in our place. The palace they occupied on Central Street, was not opened Dear Reader, Let us as black people analyze and parse our historical to entrance for black people except the cook and the garden boy. The background and see if PAM (The People’s Action Movement) was really cook could only work in the kitchen and, when asked to clean the house and truly formed with good intentions toward the black people in St was able to make up the beds of the children, while her children slept on Kitts who were poor, down trodden, oppressed, distressed, suppressed, the floor. dehumanized and animalized. She was treated as a mere servant and not as the human being she Those who paid interest in our dilemma, saw to it that we were treated BY EARL CLARKE was. There was a gooseberry tree in the yard and, upon leaving for as human beings, while being threatened with imprisonment and loss of home, she could not even pick up a few of the berries to supply her life. They knew that they were undaunted in the pursuit of their Divine and he is transformed into a children with 1Vitamin C. Mission. different person. More so if he has The neighbourhood children suffered a worse situation, because, as One of their Divine Mission was to rid the Mc Knight Community of access to a good education. Like I have said in previous articles, the gooseberries which fell from the tree the yoke a certain person had around their necks. This person was in Peter who denied Jesus, black onto the government side walk, were stomped upon, making them control of the lands of mc Knight and was exacting his pound of flesh man would deny his family; unavailable to the poor class children in their neighbourhood. Just from the occupants of those lands mercilessly. The people cried out in ignoring them not. Wonder if this imagine that, dear reader. anguish. The yoke was too much for them. They were gasping for is the reason why most African The gooseberries were not in their yard, but on the government side breath. leaders did not introduce walk. They belonged to any and everybody, but, their hatred for the Mr. Bradshaw and the Labour party heard the cries of these Universal Education after they had poor people was so intense that they had to come outside and tormented and down trodden souls, ran and rescued them by breaking fought their Colonial masters for demonstrate it. It was suffocating them. They had to release that hatred away the yoke around their necks. their Independence? at a tender age by coming outside to demonstrate it for all and sundry to Mr. Bradshaw forced the oppressor to give titles to the land which (3) Black man is always observe clearly. they had occupied for generations. Be grudgingly, the oppressor aspiring to be accepted by the Today, those persons are coming to tell us that they love and care for capitulated. Every occupier of the land who now turned owner was able white man into his Social Circles. us. Let them deny the facts. If they are repentant and want to ask for to add a little drop shed to the one by one little house which he owned Black man will sell his pride and forgiveness, we would forgive them, because Labour Supporters do not but could not extend, because of the land situation. dignity his manhood, even his harbour hatred in their hearts. The dropshep served as an extra bedroom, causing the children who wife, in order to be catapulted into To show the lack of feelings for the ordinary people, I will like to slept on the floor to gravitate toward the height of a bed. the Social Environment of Massa, point out two scenarious scenario #1: Pam knew that their support came The black man suffers from three faults (1) when he starts a business, where they can look down without from the business community most of which owned sugar estate or he wants to become a millionaire overnight. He prices himself out of any remorse, without any prick of plantations. To show its gratitude for their financial assistance, PAM business. If the business shows signs of progress he suddenly forgets their conscience at the sufferings did three things (1) they lowered the percentage of tax on the business that he depends on customers to expand the business. He begins to of their brothers and sisters. places. They abolished personal income tax, thereby placing the burden show off on them. The customers soon desert him and the business It is very pathetic and needs of upkeeping the Treasury on the backs of the ordinary folks when they fails. the shedding of a tear or two, to introduced taxes such as the restaurant tax where every workers bought Barker and Kelly are the only two black business men who kept their see people who had to keep their his/her lunch, (2) they introduced overseas telephone calls and (3) they heads on. children crowded together, paid the former estate owners 12 million. In truth and in fact, the estate (2) Black man can so easily forget his roots; his origin, his background. sleeping on the floor , because owners received 22 out lion dollars in all. Scenario #2: what treatment Give him a little position, give him ownership to a piece of land or property they owned their little one by one was meted out to ordinary black folks? building, but could not obtain the In order to appease their black and poor supporters, PAM performed deed for their land until the Labour 2 sets of antics (1) PAM abolished the payment of wheel tax on bicycles. Movement fought for them. Prior to 1980, a bicycle, under our Traffic Laws was considered to be a As soon as they received their vehicle and was taxed $5.00 per year for using the road. The rider of a So Tell Me bicycle could be charged for failing to stop at a stop sign or riding up or deed and, as soon as they were ByJean Thomas able to expand the one by one, they down a one way street. While returning thousands of dollars monthly changed drastically and, in 1965, to their rich supporters, the poor, historically uneducated black people those persons jumped higher than were prevented from paying 60 cents per month for their bicycle tax. What is correct? the family who created PAM. They What a comparison? had automatically arrived on the Labour built some houses in Corner House (Pond Site) New Town in I am a woman, and so I am fascinated with clothes, the fabric, the Social scene. They were now able the 1950’s. PAM called or referred to them as horse stables, but these style the texture and almost anything to do with clothes I admire or do to upgrade their water horse stables have withstood several hurricanes including hurricanes not admire as the case may be. conveyance, not by catching Hugo in 1989 and Georges in 1998. I know things have changed and I must try to keep up with the times. water at the lone public water pipe They are still standing strongly in East Street, James Street and John These are supposedly modern days and it seems that anything and in the street, but by placing a water Street. everything goes. It is not just for the workplace but in church as well. I pipe in their yard. Further The second thing that PAM did was to invite an investor from can recall that as a Methodist worshipper from as early as I can remember, Venezuela to construct some chicken wire houses for its poor black my mother took me to church. I always knew when it was communion supporters at New Road, Lime Kiln Project and Ponds Extension. Within Sunday since all women and girls wore something white that means I in a few months the concrete was breaking away from the chicken or fish had to wear white too. Today, we wear anything on that first Sunday in pot wire, so that the fish pot wire was discernable. If the housing projects the month. were a little closer to the sea, those fish pot wire, could have been used Funerals were black & white, all white or all black and sometimes for catching fishes. purple. That of course has gone the way of most other things. That is how humiliating PAM treats its poor black supporters. All of There was also a time when dresses worn to church had to have these PAM houses had to be rebuilt by their owners with the assistance sleeves. If not, one had to wear something to cover the arms. Low cut of this Labour Government. Those who could not afford the cost of dresses and sleeveless tops were reserved for dances and for parties. rebuilding, had to abandon the houses. I just remembered a third thing As for the accessories - forget it the bigger, the uglier or more gaudy it is that PAM did to appease its less fortunate supporters: While, under then that is what will be worn at work, at school, at church, and at play. Labour, Rum shops had to close at 9pm on weekdays and close all I wonder to myself if the young women wearing these things know Sunday, Public Holidays including Palm Sunday, Easter Sunday, Whit that there is a time and a place for wearing what they wear. Who guides Sunday. Open the rum shops, let the black people drink themselves to them? Did I as a mother, not teach my daughter the right thing about death. dress codes? I also wonder am I setting a good example by the way I This is how well they regard us. This is how well they think of us. dress? This is what poor, ordinary, black people who have forgotten the struggles, These days I no longer know what is acceptable. We no longer their origins, their roots, are treated. have standards. Even our churches no longer insist on a dress code. All If PAM regarded us as the human beings - we really are, created in we seem to be concerned with is that the member comes to church bring the image and likeness of our Creator - PAM would treat us much better. the offering, and we are happy. They look down at us with disdain. As people who should not elevate I have seen even at funerals that the clothes worn by many of our ourselves. As people who are hangers on to the bandwagon of PAM women are more suitable for parties than a funeral. But, these are modern and who should be satisfied to catch the crumbs which fly out of the times so we wear what we have, what we want and what we choose. So bandwagon as they travel on. tell me, what is acceptable? Have we “thrown out the baby with the bath Is there anyone out there in reader land who could deny these facts? water”? Historical facts and condemnation. No hysterical facts, please!! 16 - NEWS - The Labour Spokesman FRIDAY, JUNE 15TH 2012 Referendum on the Political Status of the Falkland Islands The Government of the Falkland Islands to observe the process and verify its has announced that a referendum will be outcome. Exact timings, the specific wording held where Islanders will be asked to express of the question, and other details will be their preference on the Islands’ political announced in the coming weeks. status. The referendum will take place in “We are holding this referendum not the first half of 2013. because we have any doubts about who we The Chairman of the Falklands Island are and what future we want, but to show Legislative Assembly, Gavin Short, said: the world just how very certain we are about “I have no doubt that the people of the that.” Falklands wish for the Islands to remain a The UK Prime Minister David Cameron self-governing Overseas Territory of the has responded to this announcement. United Kingdom. We certainly have no Mr Cameron said: “I have always said desire to be ruled by the Government in that it is up to the Falkland Islanders Buenos Aires, a fact that is immediately themselves to choose whether they want to obvious to anyone who has visited the be British and that the world should listen Islands and heard our views. to their views. “But we are aware that not everyone is “Thirty years ago they made clear that able to come to these beautiful Islands and they wanted to stay British. That’s why to see this reality for themselves. And the British forces bravely liberated the island Argentine Government deploys misleading from Argentine invaders. rhetoric that wrongly implies that we have “Now the Argentine Government wants no strong views or even that we are being to put that choice in doubt again, by held hostage by the UK military. This is shouting down the Islanders’ ability to simply absurd. speak for themselves and punishing them “We have thought carefully about how for exercising their own free choice. That’s to convey a strong message to the outside why it’s absolutely right that the Islanders world that expresses the views of the have today set out how they intend to make Falklands people in a clear, democratic and their voices heard once more. And Britain incontestable way. So we have decided, with will be resolute in supporting their choice. the full support of the British Government, “Next year’s referendum will determine to hold a referendum on the Falkland Islands beyond doubt the views of the people of to eliminate any possible doubt about our the Falklands. Britain will respect and wishes. This referendum will be organised defend their choice. We look to all UN by the Falkland Islands Government and will members to live up to their responsibilities take place in the first half of 2013. We will under the UN charter and accept the invite independent, international observers Islanders’ decision about how they want to live.” The Labour Spokesman FRIDAY, JUNE 15TH 2012 - NEWS - 17 inspires a nation, when he liberally quotes Biblical scriptures to expound The nearer on his line of thought. On Monday morning June 11 he took words from my mind and spoke them on his ‘Morning Inspiration’ programme. The following words that I am going to quote verbatim as I heard to St. Thomas, them are not by Llewellyn ‘Duke’ Parris, nor were they been inspired by him. I am quoting Webbo out of his own inspiration, and hopefully any the nearer to bliss fire this time will not be directed to me. “We did the book of Ecclesiastes chapter 12 today, we did verses 8 By Llewellyn Parris through to 14. But from since I read that just after six o’clock, these two At the solemn, yet colourful home-going ceremony for Nevis’ first verses kept haunting me. Verse 13 — Let us hear the conclusion of the Premier, the Hon Dr Simeon Daniel, on Tuesday June 5 at the St. Thomas whole matter: ‘Fear God and keep His commandments for this is the whole duty of man’, and reading on ‘For God shall bring every work into Anglican Church, a number of persons made tributes to his life and With all the speakers at the judgment, with very secret thing, whether it good, or whether it be evil.’ times, while the eulogy is being described in Nevis as a powerful homage service speaking highly of Dr “And as I read those last lines, I am thinking to myself: Sometimes to a fallen hero. Daniel, it was Victor Jay Martin we don’t hear the conclusion of the whole matter, because I think if the From two of the speakers we have learnt that Dr Daniel did not leave who hit the home run when he preacher for instance were to read this passage of scripture and talk a blank page as was orchestrated by the Concerned Citizens Movement said: “The work of Daniel shows about it, some of us will get upset and go away thinking that the preacher (CCM) that unseated his government, and that Nevis was his political lessons in foresight, in courage, is only focussing on whether it be evil. backyard. in patriotism, in gracious dignity. “But before that it said, whether it be good. So, none of us, most of The Hon Mark Brantley is CCM’s deputy leader, but was not in Today the future of Nevis has a us need to worry about nothing, because I have hardly ever met a man active politics when his party defeated Dr. Daniel’s Nevis Reformation potential more dynamic than who will admit he has done evil things. So, whether it be good, so all Party in 1992. Since records are available, he spoke based on those imagined a generation ago. Today those of us who are doing good things — because none of us do evil records. Hon Brantley, who was Dr Daniel’s partner in the law firm Daniel the memory remains. things mark you — we want to focus on this verse: Brantley and Associates, did not allude to any blank page. “But it is a memory that ought “‘For God shall bring every work into judgement, with very secret “It is love that caused this man from humble origins in Barnes Ghaut to endure. For surely my friends thing, whether it be good or whether it be evil’. to give his life in the service of others,” said Hon Brantley. “It is love that we bring honour to ourselves and “And the final thing today that is haunting me, you see, lately I have caused him to constantly seek to find a better way for the people of to our own land when we celebrate been struggling between, as I think most people do in between things Nevis. Sixth Form College; NHLDC and the distribution of land to the the memory of our noblest sons that are good and benefitting from it, and things that are evil and landless; Bank of Nevis; Four Seasons; Mount Nevis Hotel; and daughters. There lingers the benefitting from it. And you know that they say open confession is “Nevis Island Assembly; Nevis Island Administration; Independence simple and undoubting conviction good for the soul, so I have got to confess. for St. Kitts and Nevis’ Clause 113 of our Constitution; Nevis’ Offshore that such a noble son was Dr “That sometimes I wonder whether it makes any sense trying to do Sector; Improvements in water and electricity; University degrees for Daniel, and that this majesty of what is good because it seems as if evil is prevailing, but I encourage us our teachers; Scholarships for our children. These initiatives in and out character, this selfless devotion to to hold on a little longer because this poet wrote this — it is entitled The of Government were motivated by the love of others not of self.” the homeland, this life of public Better Way: Nevis was Dr Daniel’s political backyard, not for reason he was its service should well commend this It is better to lose with a conscience clean, than to win with a trick first Premier, but for the fact that he is the only man who represented all great man for posthumous unfair. the parishes of Nevis. This was contained in the eulogy delivered by Mr consideration as the next National It is better to fail and to know you being whatever the price was Victor Jay Martin, who was a minister in Dr Daniel’s government. Hero of St. Kitts and Nevis.” square “It is Sim Daniel who has the distinction of being the only politician In spite of what Dr Daniel and Than to claim the joy of a (inaudible) of gold and the chairs of the in the history of Nevis to represent every single constituency on the his NRP-led government did, he passerby island,” revealed Mr Martin. “1975 to 1980 he represented St. George’s was unceremoniously booted out And to know down deep in your inmost soul, a cheat and St. James. In 1983 he was elected to St. Thomas’. In 1984 he was of office on June 1, 1992 by the You must live and die Federal representative for S. Thomas and St. James. electorate after it was fed with lies “You see who wins by tricks may take the prize and that first he may “In 1987 he moved to St. John’s as the island representative and in and innuendos. In my article last think it is sweet, but many a day in the future lies, when he will wish he 1989 he was the representative for St. John’s and St. Paul’s. No other week, I had a reference where Mr had met defeat. For the man who lost shall be glad at heart and walk with politician in the history of St. Kitts and Nevis, perhaps the Caribbean, Evered ‘Webbo’ Herbert of VON his head up high, while his conqueror knows he must play the part of a has contested and won elections in every single constituency. Radio put it to a panellist on the cheat. “The records show, and the elders testify, that from Butlers to Bath, Let’s Talk Programme that his “And they live in lie, the price seems fair when the fight is on but from New Castle to New River, in every village on some streets, in some contesting the St. John’s seat in since it is not truly won, you will hate the thing when the crowds are alley, on some hill, in some valley, Nevisians throughout this land were 1992 contributed to Dr Daniel’s gone for it stands for a false (inaudible — but it sounds like ‘deal done’), embracing and voting for this one man, Daniel. But if we say that Daniel loss — the panellist accept it. and it is better you never should reach your goals than ever success to was a leader — and we do and he was — then we must remember that a The dutiful West Indian I am, I buy, at the price of knowing down deep in your soul that your glory is all general is a general because there are soldiers.” sought solace in the Bible and a lie. Simeon Daniel was born in the village of Barnes Ghaut, and as the found scriptures that would pacify “And finally, with your permission, again to the book of Ecclesiastes West Indian he was born and raised, he attended the St. Thomas Anglican the NRP government which had Chapter 12 and verse 14: ‘For God shall bring every work into judgement, Church, the church on the hill as Mr Victor Jay Martin referred to it. His done so much for its people yet with every secret thing, whether it be good or whether it be evil’.” last journey to the St. Thomas Anglican Church, as he would have willed, lost office in 1992. I did not want The above quote is rather lengthy but is worth it — every word of it. was on a gun carriage from the Charlestown Courthouse on Tuesday to quote those scriptures as I am Dr Simeon Daniel has been vindicated. June 5, 2012. mortally afraid of Nevis’ self- In the meantime, while on the Morning Inspiration programme on “We know not when again we shall see such a man walk the streets appointed gatekeeper to moral Tuesday June 12, Mr Herbert apologised to his listeners saying that he of Nevis,” said Hon Brantley. “We know not whether such a man will conscience, a man who is bent on had said Ecclesiastes chapter 2 instead of Ecclesiastes chapter 12. But ever be sent by God again to lead and inspire us. But if such a man never writing my epitaph by literally unless he meant the reading just after 6 am, which I did not listen, in the again comes to us, let all of Nevis remember that as the Israelites had challenging my use of scriptures. above quoted paragraphs he did say Ecclesiastes chapter 12 and not their Moses, Nevisians have had their Simeon Daniel. I was however given a lifeline Ecclesiastes chapter 2. “He has been to the mountaintop of Barnes Ghaut and has come by Mr Evered ‘Webbo’ Herbert, a back not with Ten Commandments but with two: ‘Thou shalt love each true West Indian who gets other’ and ‘thou shalt love Nevis’.” satisfaction, and in the process plan and oversee the arrangements difficult time for all the economies for the meeting,” a St. Lucia of CARICOM and there is really Government statement said. is no room for extravagance of any St. Lucia preparing for The opening session of the kind. What we lack in our conference will be addressed by resources will be compensated by the 33rd Regular four newly elected Heads of the legendary hospitality of our Government, the President of people. As plans progress, we will Guyana and the Prime Ministers ensure that the public is kept fully Caribbean Heads of Bahamas, Belize and Jamaica. informed as we are anxious that The conference will also be our visitors are made comfortable Conference addressed by the incoming in our midst”. chairman of CARICOM, Prime The Thirty Second Regular BASSETERRE, ST. KITTS (CUOPM) - The Government of St. Lucia Minister of St. Lucia, the Hon. Dr. meeting of the Conference of said it has started to make plans for the hosting of the Thirty-third St. Lucia’s Prime Minister the Kenny D. Anthony. CARICOM Heads of Government Regular meeting of the Conference of CARICOM Heads of Government Hon. Dr. Kenny Anthony “The arrangements”, says was held in July 2011 in in Castries, from July 04 to July 06, 2012. the chairmanship of Mr. Darrel Prime Minister Anthony, “will be Basseterre, St. Kitts. “Already, the Cabinet of Ministers has appointed a committee under Montrope, Cabinet Secretary, to modest but dignified. This is a very 18 - SPORTS - The Labour Spokesman FRIDAY, JUNE 15TH 2012

Sports Minister Phillip encourages ANOCES to focus on athletes’ advancement St. Kitts and Nevis’ Minister of Sports Hon. Glen Phillip (third from left) and Alphonso Bridgewater BASSETERRE, ST. KITTS (CUOPM) – St. Kitts and Nevis’ Minister (fourth from left) in photo session at the meeting. of Sports, the Hon. Glen Phillip has encouraged the Association of National Olympic Committees of the Organization of Eastern Caribbean Dominica; Grenada; St. Lucia; St. chaired the meeting indicated that The organization will be States (ANOECS) focus on the goal of the complete development of Vincent and the Grenadines; and the goals were fully realised and seeking opportunities for athletes for the advancement of the individual nations as well as the host St. Kitts and Nevis. that it was a fruitful meeting. functional cooperation thereby OECS sub-region. The main objectives of the He further noted that such maximising resources while Minister Phillip being a sportsman and sport administrator was right meeting were to formally discus organization is of vital importance minimizing costs. at home when members of the Association of National Olympic and adopt the Constitution, and to the region for as very small ANOCES took the opportunity Committees of Organization of the Eastern Caribbean States (ANOCES) in addition, to strategically look at states unable to achieve the goals to meet in St. Kitts ahead of the met at the St. Kitts Marriott Resort on Saturday 9th June to chart the way the formation of the OECS on its own. OECS Invitational Track and Field forward for the administration of this vital body which supports the Olympic Sports Academy. “Coming together enables a Meet which is supported by premier athletes of the region. President of the St. Kitts and pooling of the minds and energies ANOCES on Sunday, 10th June at The meeting was attended by Presidents and Secretaries General Nevis Olympic Committee, and permits us to be a formidable the Silver Jubilee Stadium. from Antigua and Barbuda, British Virgin Islands; Commonwealth of Alphonso Bridgewater, who force,” Bridgewater said.

SKNFA Digicel Premier Undefeated Antigua Wins 25th Division Final Four O.E.C.S Bridge Championship Results Of SKNFA Digicel Premier Division Final Four Play Offs By Ian Slack Matches Played At Warner Park Stadium On Saturday 9th June , 2012: Martinique: Jean- Yves Dabreteau UDC Garden Hotspurs 1 vs Delphic Newtown United 1 The 25th O.E.C.S Bridge Championships was held in St.Kitts, at , Phillipe Cottrell, Nicolette (Half Time 1 - 1) Ocean Terrace Inn, from 8th to 10th June 2012. Dabreteau & Francoise Fabre and Scorer for UDC Garden Hotspurs Fifty six players participated: 47 from overseas, 8 from St.Kitts and St.Kitts: Samuel Franks, Walford Carlos Bertie 40th minute one from Nevis. Ten countries participated: Anguilla, Antigua, Barbados, Gumbs, Paul Rawson and Ronald Scorer for Delphic Newtown United Dominica, Martinique, Nevis, St.Lucia, Trinidad, U.S.A and St.Kitts. Buchanan. We are very pleased Elcardo Jacobs 45th minute On Friday, 28 pairs participated in the open pairs. First were Jean- with this St.Kitts Open Team, Yellow Cards Michel Guiter – Julie Betts from St.Lucia, second were Bernard and which only recently formed Kai Cabey (Spurs) 47th minute Daniele LeClerq from Martinique and third was Harley Mosley – Roglyn partnerships. Shashi Isaac (Newtown) 52nd minute Hinds from Barbados. St.Kitts best pair was Dr. Laughton Richardson – Fifty two trophies were Javier Gaiton (Spurs) 64th minute Vincent Morton in eighth position. Of note is that a mixed pair (male and presented to the winners by * Officials were Kimbell Ward, Miguel Flemming, Delroy Jeffers & female) finished one, two, three and have won the last three tournaments. Geoffrey Hanley, Director of Youth Stewart Rawlins On Saturday in the National Teams, five teams participated; Antigua in the Sports Ministry. Messages won the Round Robin with 97 victory points, St.Lucia second with 80 of welcome were published in our Game 2 and Antigua third with 75. booklet from the Hon. Glenn Phillip On Sunday, Antigua easily defeated St.Lucia in the Playoffs to win and Our President, Sam Franks. Conaree FC 2 vs S. L. Horsford St. Pauls 1 the 25th O.E.C.S Bridge Championship. Antigua played undefeated Our Director was Mrs. Jackie (Half Time 0 - 1) winning all five matches. The Antigua team was: Al James – John Thompson, of Barbados, who had Scorers for Conaree FC Charlesworth, Colin Jones and Myrna Norde. I believe that this is a first a tough time after her suitcase, with Errol O’loughlin 71st minute (penalty) time that an O.E.C.S Team has played unbeaten. The St.Lucia team was all the Bridge necessities, was lost Kervin “Infamus” Benjamin 86th minute Naomi Patrick-Smith, Irvin Smith, Debra Spencer and Urban Dolar. They for 33 hours. Scorer for S. L. Horsford St. Pauls were by far the youngest team. Next year’s tournament will be Josh leader 37th minute (penalty) Also on Saturday, ten open teams participated with Barbados: Harley held in Antigua and I am advised Yellow Cards Mosley, Roglyn Hinds, Colin Depradine and Campbell Blenman winning it will be held in May. Michael Samuel (Conaree) 45th minute the Round Robin , second was Martinique: Bernard – Daniele LeClerq, Those who participated varied Keithroy Freeman (St. Pauls) 53rd & 88th minute Solita Duplan and Nicolas Chabrol and joint third Trinidad : Joseph in age from 30 years to 85 years. Kervin Benjamin (Conaree) 86th minute Howard. Winthrop Wiltshire, Clayton Bruce and Peter Beckles and Which other sport can match this? Julian Benjamin (St. Pauls) 90th minute Anguilla: Rufus Bran – Timothy Hodge, Angela Lampe and Una Gumbs. But we still need to encourage our Red Card Barbados easily defeated Martinique in the Playoffs. youths. Keithroy Freeman (St. Pauls) 88th minute Those who did not make the Playoffs, played in a Ten Team Swiss The players thanked us for * Officials were James Matthew, Ike Inniss, Graeme Browne & Steadroy Movement won by Dominica: Foued Issa, Dr.Richard Green, Hilary Harry how well the tournament was run Techeira and Albert Astaphan. Second St.Kitts: Vincent Morton, Dr.Laughton and for our wonderful St.Kitts * Conaree FC and Delphic Newtown United in the best of three Finals Richardson, Linda Erwin and Ian Slack. Once again, another joint third hospitality.

Result Of The First Match Of SKNFA Digicel Premier Division Errol O’Loughlin (Conaree) 73rd minute Best Of Three Finals Played At Warner Park Stadium On Alexis ‘Lecky” Saddler (Newtown) 84th minute Wednesday 13 June 2012: Ian “Rumpy” Lake 25th minute Shashi Isaac (Newtown) 85th minute Shashi Isaac 57th minute Delphic Newtown United 2 vs Conaree FC 0 * Officials were James Matthew, Ike (Half Time 1 - 0) Yellow Cards Inniss, Graeme Browne & Kimbell Ward Scorers for Delphic Newtown United Mudassa Howe (Conaree) 52nd minute The Labour Spokesman FRIDAY, JUNE 15TH 2012 - NEWS - 19 What Happen? By: Sotto Voce They forget PAM Day?

Well PAM Day 2012 passed on Sunday 10th June here in St Kitts and not a sound was heard coming from up the hill to commemorate the event. Seems like they, wasted all their energies trying to destroy Labour Day By: Vigilante and its annual march, that none was left for their own event. For days and extra days leading up to Labour Day, all the PAMites its and Rescuits were on their FM’s Voices and Inside the Guts of PAM” political shows o They (de Rescue Crew) spent over $30,000 for the denigrating the true meaning and significance of Labour Day. They even held public meetings to discourage recently conducted poll in St.Kitts and Nevis by the renowned our working classes from marching on their own day. Jamaican Pollster- which confirmed beyond a doubt that Well their very own PAM Day (10th June) came and went without a whisper from any of them. It passed the Prime Minister is by far the most popular leader and quiet eh? No marches, no public meetings, no talk-a-thons on “Voices” or on “Inside the Guts of PAM” on politician in the Federation. their FM. What happen? They aint have no strength for their own historical events? It’s a shame really. They love to talk. Mostly on things they know little about. You mean they too shame to talk about PAM Day, June o Despite all the bad talking and demonizing of our 10th 1967? beloved Prime Minister on de internet and all PAM talk shows, It is no fiction of anyone’s imagination. It happened. There was an armed attach on our island by traitors the results of the poll showed that Dr. Douglas still enjoys and criminals with two stated objectives: (1) To free Anguilla from the Associated State of St. Kitts-Nevis- the support of the vast majority of the people of this country. Anguilla, and (2) To overthrow the elected Labour Government of Comrade Bradshaw and to instil in its place And none a dem is any match for him for the job of Prime a government “sympathetic” to the Anguilla revolution to be led by the then leader of PAM. Minister. In anticipation of the success of the event, our opposition newspaper headlined June 12th 1967 as “Freedom Day”. Had the showdown and overthrow of the Bradshaw government succeeded what would have been the o De Pollster tell dem that Douglas is so popular and composition of the newly installed PAM government? Would all the members and friends of their then such a dynamic leader that they will never be able to beat executive have been in it? Who the Ministers under the then leader would have been? him fairly at the polls. I find it so amusing in these enlightened times to observe the members and friends who try to bob and o The power-hungry gang of political rejects have weave, dodge, duck, evade and avoid the truth of their Party’s involvement in the famous 10th June attempted become so desperate to get rid of Douglas that they now overthrow of democracy here in St. Kitts. got people calling in to PAM Voices Programme, talking about PAM did eventually succeed in getting their hands on the leadership of our government in 1980 through more conventional means with the aid of the N.R.P. of Nevis. killing Douglas. Killing him is the only way to get rid of him, But the 10th June will forever be written in the pages of our history as PAM Day. It was to usher in their dey say. Freedom Day on the 12th June when their leader was to be installed as our Premier/Prime Minister by force of o And they have stepped up on their smear and arms. Nowadays they wish to hush it down and pretend it never happened. I was alive then, right here. So demonizing campaign on the talk shows, encouraging their where are all the celebrants of PAM Day? Where they gone? What happen? Like they get a dose of hush supporters to openly call the Prime Minster a thief and about their day. We don’t begrudge them their time in the sun. Talk up ladies and gentlemen. It is their thing, murderer and label him as “the most deceptive” and “most their reality, their truth, their day. Well, well! We recently mourned the loss of two of our more celebrated nationals. Kevin “Masud Sadiki” Donovan corrupt” Prime Minister, leader and politician in the region. in St Kitts and Simeon Daniel in Nevis. Masud’s passing was sudden and totally unexpected. Created shock- o People are now calling on the Prime Minister to take waves at home and abroad. He was very much loved, respected and appreciated by everyone. He was a true strong legal action against the culprits who have set out to icon. We shall miss him so much. malign him at all and any cost; and to get rid of him and his Dr Simeon Daniel became a true Nevisian hero in his time He lived a full life. He had been ailing for a long lawfully elected and popular Labour Government. time and his passing was not totally unexpected, though our lives all remain in the Almighty’s hands. He too became an icon on the island of Nevis and will be forever loved, revered, respected for all he did to advance o Dey say de real reason why de false prophet vex with and transform Nevis. the Prime Minister is because the Prime Minister refused to He was a prime mover in the crafting of our independence constitution. He ensured that provision was let him take back his resignation letter when he asked back made for Nevis to be able to secede from our “federation” via the now famous clause 113. His contribution to for it, and even after he brought two people to beg for him. the political and economic development of Nevis will be forever prominent on the pages of our history. o Dey say de protest march planned by the false prophet His contribution to PAM’s history and development is most interesting. In both our 1975 and 1980 General Elections, the N.R.P. campaigned. In a one-line seeking mandate: Secession at all costs. The Pam campaigned for Music Festival week-end has been called off. De on an anti-independence ticket. Those days we offered 7 constituencies in St Kitts and 2 in Nevis. Hedgehog mash up all de plans, telling false prophet and In 1975 Comrade Bradshaw was a federalist, totally undiluted. He refused to contemplate or preside over de customs man they could march by themselves. any break up of St Kitts-Nevis-Anguilla. He would not give in to any separation of the unitary State of St. o The results of the poll have been very troubling for de Kitts-Nevis-Anguilla. Hedgehog and de other top brass of PAM, for the PAM leader, Comrade Bradshaw died in 1978 and Comrade Southwell in 1979. Comrade Moore then led the Labour Little Bo Peep, placed a distant last in the poll. Government into the 1980 General elections which saw a change of government. The Labour Party captured 4 of the 7 seats in St Kitts with 7355 votes. The PAM captured the other 3 with 4990 votes. The N.R.P. easily o The results also confirmed that Little Bo Peep will won the 2 Nevis seats with 2356 votes. The PAM and N.R.P. formed a coalition government. never be able to lead the PAM party to an election victory. What followed was that it was the parties that had anti-independence mandates that had the duty of o Even Shawn is now objecting to go on the Inside the negotiating terms and conditions of our independence package. The PAM ensured the Bryant Clause was included and the NRP’s interest was the secession clause. News programme with de false prophet on de panel. Dey Nevis got the best of both worlds. While becoming internally self-governing (through the Nevis Island he say he could fool Little Bo Peep and dem, but he can’t Assembly), it also became an integral part of the St. Kitts Government (also called the federal government). fool him. Once de false prophet on de programme, count The federation they crafted is comprised of 2 anits: Nevis on the one hand, and St. Kitts-Nevis on the other. him out. This was the price St. Kitts had to pay to enable PAM to form our government in 1980. Many dubious issues o Dey say all de Hedgehog like is to go on de programme plague the internal workings of our constitution to this day. Now even the same PAM calling for constitutional on Saturdays to shout up he girls overseas. But he no longer reform. shout up his special one in Miami who fix him good. PAM went and introduce overseas voting in our electoral system in 1983-1984. Ever since then our citizens living abroad returning home to vote at election time. They benefitted from it ever since. Nowadays o People want to know why Sylvene didn’t seek to they bad – talking their own creation. Them no mind people who live abroad coming home and voting for transfer her name from de Village when PAM was in charge PAM. But not for any other Party. Plane loads of citizens coming home from the time PAM changed up the and controlled the East Basseterre seat. Why she only system. Look like they don’t want it no more. sought to do it after PAM lost de seat in East Basseterre They campaigning real hard now. Like we are in the middle of an election campaign. They using their and the Government had changed. “Voices” PAM family show full blast now. There is no effort anymore to pretend mentality or to correct misinformation by its PAM callers. No more pretence. They devoted an entire show on Wednesday for the o De ex policeman from dung west, de customs man PAMites to blast P.M. Douglas and say their worst about him. And it was spurred on and encouraged by the and de opposition news-paper in Nevis are being used by host. Seems that you have to be of a particular political calling to get employed on their FM and host the Rescue Crew to openly attack the Commissioner of programs. That is clear. And the show’s superstars: Mr Politics, Sylvene, Webster, the nuts lady, Harvey, Police. Mother Bess and Carl Browne are all known PAM diehards. They never learn. They express disgust that the vast majority of our citizens do not support or share their dislike of the Labour Party and its leader. Never mind o It’s all part of their ongoing campaign to frustrate the that members and proceeds of the PAM. It is your democratic right bad – talk and hate Labour everyday of the Commissioner and stop de unprecendented progress he week. Feel free to blast away as often and as much as you like. You all remain in a very exciting minority. Your has made in de fight against crime to take back our streets crap talk, shows the depth to which our opponents go to display and demonstrate their political ignorance and from the criminals. But they are doomed to failure. emptiness. 20 - ADVERTISEMENT - The Labour Spokesman FRIDAY, JUNE 15TH 2012