At The Pumps This Weekend Maximum Price ULG per gal 01/06/10 DELTA $14.40 SHELL $12.34 Year 53 NO. 02BASSETERRE, ST. KITTS, W.I. FRIDAY, JUNE 04TH, 2010 EC$2.00 TEXACO $11.84 “A Country’s Dr Harris roots for positive and progressive future resides in approach in agricultural sector BASSETERRE ST. KITTS “This is a time of great fluidity (May 31, 2010) — Senior in our Caribbean and, indeed, in our cherished Minister and Minister of the wider world,” said Dr Harris on Agriculture in the Federation of Monday when he delivered feature St. Kitts and Nevis, Dr Timothy remarks at the opening of the two- children,” says Harris, has told his Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (cont’d on page 2) (OECS) ministerial colleagues PM Douglas that the region’s agricultural Photo (r) :Senior Minister and sector is better placed to shore Minister of Agriculture in St. Lesroy W. Williams up local economies in the Kitts and Nevis, Dr Timothy backdrop of recent global Harris, addressesing the Basseterre (June 2, 2010) —Prime Minister Dr. Denzil Douglas, giving financial crisis. opening session. the opening address at the UNICEF’s Mid-Term Review at the St. Kitts Marriott Resort, said that “a country’s future resides in our cherished Photo: Ministers in (cont’d on page 3) attendance: Seated from left: Robleto Hector (Nevis), Dr. Timothy Harris (St. Kitts and Nevis), and Randolph Cato, Senior Director and Director of Economic Affairs, OECS. Standing from left: Matthew Walter (Dominica), Michael Lett (Grenada), Ezechiel Joseph (St. Lucia), Allan Chestanel (St. Lucia), and Ricky Skerritt (St. Kitts and Nevis).

St. Kitts and Nevis’ Prime Minister Hon. Dr. Denzil L. Douglas (left) andUnited Nations Resident Coordinator for Barbados and the Eastern Caribbean, Michelle Gyles-McDonnough . Photos by Erasmus Williams

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THE SPOKESMAN - ESTABLISHED MAY 1957 day Meeting of OECS Ministers of Agriculture in St. Kitts. “Europe is still smarting from the financial and economic recession, which, despite strenuous efforts to achieve fiscal balance, has still resulted in some Published by: The St. Kitts-Nevis Trades & Labour Union measure of pain and social dislocation.” Ag. Managing Director Editor: Dawud Byron Dr Harris told the meeting that the Caribbean is beset and besieged by the slowdown in economic activities Masses House, Church Street that have resulted in a fall-off in employment, reduction of foreign direct investments, deceleration of inflows P.O Box 239 . Basseterre . St. Kitts . West Indies of remittances and decreased revenue intakes. “More particularly, in the field of agriculture, the global crisis presents several threats to the continued Tel: (1 869) 465-2229 <> Fa: (1 869) 466-9866 stable development of this sector in our region. However, if viewed in a positive and progressive light, and Email: [email protected] with a strong will to really work the process, these threats can be converted into building blocks that are Website: www.labourspokesman.com capable of propelling the Caribbean to a zenith that will surpass the heights of all previous endeavours in agriculture.” The opening ceremony, which was held at the St. Kitts Marriott Resort, was graced by the presence of the Federation’s Governor General His Excellency Dr Cuthbert Sebastian. Also attending the Meeting of OECS Editorial Ministers of Agriculture for the first time are tourism ministers due to the important linkage between agriculture and tourism. Ministers in attendance were Hon.Matthew Walter (Dominica, Agriculture), Hon. Michael Lett (Grenada, Agriculture), Hon. Ezechiel Joseph (St. Lucia, Agriculture), Hon. Allan Chestanel (St. Lucia, Tourism), Hon. Put an end to fear Ricky Skerritt (St. Kitts and Nevis, Tourism), and Hon. Robelto Hector (Nevis, Agriculture). Hon. Montgomery Daniel of St. Vincent and the Grenadines (Agriculture) arrived after the opening ceremony. Explicating the scope of the two-day meeting, Dr Harris said: “We are assembled here, in this meeting, to mongering take and make deliberate and insightful decisions, on a number of projects and studies that must be translated The Federation of St. Kitts-Nevis has undergone some serious into meaningful action, and which will become inherent catalysts to drive, both forward and upward, the transformations through the passage of time. Out of times of servitude desirable and worthy objectives of the OECS agricultural sector. and bondage our people have come, seeking to build a nation on the “We are gathered at a time when globally, since the food crisis of 2007, the world community seems better strong pillars of security and solidarity. predisposed to agriculture playing a role in food security, economic growth and development, poverty alleviation Along the way, we have worked together, implementing social, and employment generation. The FAO has been unrelenting in its efforts to promote agriculture.” legislative and economic reforms to ensure that our daily operations are According to Randolph Cato, Senior Director and Director of Economic Affairs OECS, the meeting was guided by a framework that is not only relevant but lends credence to originally scheduled to take place in Dominica, which bowed out and St. Kitts was requested to host it at short our quest for progress and prosperity. notice. In his part, Dr Harris said: “We in the Federation of St Kitts and Nevis are especially pleased and happy It is sad, however, that there has not always been a common to play stand-in host, and to facilitate this meeting at this very crucial time in the development of the sub- understanding of that quest. There has somehow been a sect of region.” naysayers and doomsday prognosticators who seek to create an element The two-day meeting is also seeking, in a most practical way, to strengthen locally the linkage established of distrust in the hearts and minds of the very people for whose benefits between the agricultural sector worldwide where the global tourism industry creates a rich and dynamic value these programmes and policies have been put in place. chain that is capable of satisfactorily rewarding all participants involved in its supply chain. Thinking back on the 1960s, one recalls how dissenting voices formed However, Dr Harris lamented that some players do not derive the fullest benefits that can accrue to them, a party in protest to reforms of the electricity rates. They picketed. They primarily because of poor positioning due in part to lack of appropriate policies, programmes and operations. ranted. They raved. Yet at the end of the day, when those very people He noted that the OECS countries have not brought to bear the requisite professionalism, aggressiveness, later formed the government they never sought to repeal these reforms assertiveness and boldness to the realm of capturing the virtually endless opportunities for rewards that are but chose rather to increase the electricity rates as this was then “deemed available in the value chains that serve the hospitality/tourism sector. necessary”. “I suggest to all of us across the Caribbean that we must strengthen these value chains, for the benefit and In the 1970s when sugar lands were being nationalised in the betterment of our region, by ensuring that we become more deeply engaged in as many aspects, as possible, economic interest of the state, voices of opposition called this act of the operation of the value chains,” said the St. Kitts and Nevis Minister of Agriculture. draconian and antidevelopment in scope. They spoke ill of then Premier Dr Harris expressed gratitude of the OECS and each of its member states to the Food and Agricultural Robert Bradshaw and his administration. Yet years later, when the very Organization (FAO), the European Union (EU) and the Commonwealth Fund for Technical Cooperation CFTC), lands were being made available for purchase by nationals for private for their continued superlative partnership, funding and technical assistance in advancing the cause of OECS ownership and development, the then opposing voices begin to speak Agriculture. glowingly of “lands that Bradshaw and Simmonds nationalised in our “I am especially grateful to the government of Venezuela for ALBA Alimentos programme and the interest”. government of Cuba for its technical assistance programme,” remarked Dr Harris. “Our Ross University It was in the same 1970s period that many were asked to rail against Veterinary School and our primate facilities are playing an increasingly important support role of which we are the implementation of social security. “Don’t let Labour put their hands proud.” in your money”, was the cry of protest against a national scheme that now enjoys over 30 years of advancing the protection of workers and their families. woman. programmes were sharply scaled back or It would be nice to say that, in 2010, all that is past. It would be good VAT introduces a fairer and broader base for tax discontinued in an effort to repair the effects of to say that in an age of enlightenment, that each national understands collection. It lowers the cost of producing goods and economic hardships under a PAM government. It the need for reforms and would seek to grasp the opportunities that they providing services as the businesses will be reimbursed is even a public secret that there was an effort to offer. the VAT it has paid out. Where the cost of production sell the sugar factory and to a private Jamaican Alas there are some fear mongers who today seek to unnerve the is less the cost of the good or service should follow in company. populace against the implementation of the VAT (Value-Added Tax). a downward trend. Dr. Simmonds even told the nation, “When I They take to the airwaves and print media to slander its implementation The fear mongering suggests that there is little have plenty I give. When I have little, I can’t take as the death to business, the loss of jobs, super inflation in the cost of confidence being placed in the business community blood out of stone.” Insulting, to say the least. living and other recessionary ills. to be fair in its dealings with the public. However we Yet in 2010, when we are reeling from global The doomsday prophets also insist that the VAT is regressive in are still engaged in a free market economy where economic shocks that destroy major sectors of nature and is to be imposed upon the nation at the request of the IMF competition and consumer confidence still assist in developed economies like Greece, the US and UK, (International Monetary Fund). They even go further to cast aspersions the determination of pricing and movement within the there is an unfair cry against tax reform to bring that the increased revenue collected under the VAT will only encourage market and economy. about equity and economic stability. the government to go on a spending binge. The centre-pin of the scare tactic is the IMF. Make It goes to show that PAM does not care about Just as they have been wrong time and again, they are most definitely the people feel that the country is sinking and that the the national interest. They do not want us to benefit mistaken about the implementation of VAT and it is time that we seek to future is dismal and then all will be well for those from a tax structure that would make it better for advance this national issue in a non-partisan way. seeking power. Sadly it is not so, and no matter how business, consumer and country all at the same The 21st century reality is that St. Kitts-Nevis has evolved into a many false prophecies they put out there for public time. progressive services based economy. The tax code of the present seeks consumption, is it the more disingenuous they come This publication will take up the challenge to to tax goods only, and allows businesses to include duties and other off. dispel the doubts and fears created by the taxes paid in the procurement or manufacturing of the goods in the total In the 1980s Kennedy Simmonds approached the uninformed, whose minds are bent on distorting cost to be marked up. IMF on behalf of the people of this nation and fact. So it is from this week onward we will present What has been most unfair in this tax regime is that those most able implemented some of the toughest austerity measures the positives about VAT and the reasons we should to pay taxes on the services that churn the economic engine pay less tax upon this country to date. We recall how sugar workers embrace it as meaningful tax reform. as a percentage of their income as compared to the ordinary man and were given one and two days work per week and social The Labour Spokesman FRIDAY, JUNE 04TH 2010 - NEWS - 3 “A Country’s future resides in our PM Douglas urges action cherished children,” says PM to rectify challenges Douglas (cont’d from page 1) children”. The UNICEF’s Mid-Term Review is a multi-country programme of facing children cooperation between the Governments of Barbados, the Eastern Caribbean and UNICEF. The meeting was held under the theme “Re- BASSETERRE, ST. KITTS, thinking the Agenda for Children”. JUNE 3RD 2010 (CUOPM) - St. “Children today face some of the most pressing challenges that are Kitts and Nevis’ Prime Minister complicated by many issues including family dysfunction, wars, health Hon. Dr. Denzil L. Douglas said epidemics, inadequate nutrition, abuse of all kinds, inadequate access that while countries in the Eastern to health care, education and nurturing environments,” Dr. Douglas said. Caribbean have adopted and The Prime Minister said that St. Kitts and Nevis had made enormous ratified the Convention of the strides in the areas of child care and development. Rights of the Child (CRC), most of In 1990, St. Kitts and Nevis signed and ratified the Convention on them have opted not to ratify the the Rights of the Child. Several pieces of legislation have been amended optional protocols which is a including The Juvenile’s Act, The Education Act, The Probation Act cause for serious concern. and Child Welfare Board Act. Early childhood policy was upgraded. Dr. Douglas told the opening “The enabling environment and the empowerment of our children session of a two day meeting at must be of sustained priority in all of our Caribbean nations,” Dr. Douglas the St. Kitts Marriott Resort that said. children rights had not been given Some of the problems plaguing children today include child abuse of the amount of attention that it all sorts, health and family problems, he said. deserves and that as the UNICEF United Nations Resident Coordinator for Barbados and the Eastern “Cases of child abuse exist everywhere in the Caribbean region. meets to re-assess its role in the Caribbean, Michelle Gyles-McDonnough (right) is greeted by St. While such abuse is mostly connected with domestic situations, it is no region, the message that needs to Kitts and Nevis’ Prime Minister Hon. Dr. Denzil L. Douglas during a less serious than those impacted by cultural norms, those impacted by be sent out is that the sub-region courtesty call. wars and ethnic conflicts,” Dr. Douglas said. “It is vital therefore that is still lagging as it relates to its their vulnerability to social risks legislature and protocols diligently protect our children from violence, obligations to the CRC. and enhancing their participation. Barbados and the Eastern from drugs and sexual abuse.” “The citizens of the country Caribbean, Tom Olsen, said Legislation and protocols to protect children must be applied and must have confidence in the Photo by Erasmus Williams Caribbean children were at the seen to be effective, he said. system. Our task therefore is not cross-roads in terms of social only to pass legislation and to development and that the develop the various development programmes and policies of both protocols, our responsibility must UNICEF and regional governments National Assembly meets next week also be to inform, raise awareness need to be on the right track. and educated them on the way the “We have to avoid more BASSETERRE, ST. system works for protection of the RD children falling into poverty, we KITTS, JUNE 3 2010 children. have to find measures ... to make (CUOPM) – The St. Kitts and “Civil society and non- sure that we move forward and to Nevis National Assembly meets government organisations can assure that our children complete next week. play special roles in this regard. their education. We have to ensure Ultimately the benefits derive are Clerk of the lawmaking the creation of jobs and the quality most evident when collaborative body, Mr. Jose Lloyd informed of education and social policies approaches are taken on the members Thursday of the are in harmony with the 21 various issues.” meeting to be held on century,” he told the opening of The Prime Minister said the th the meeting on Tuesday night. Friday June 11 2010 at 10.00 review meeting was important The United Nations Resident A.M. given the various challenges Coordinator for Barbados and the Mr. Lloyd said the Order facing children today. Eastern Caribbean, Michelle Papers and other Papers will be Photo: Clerk of the St. Kitts and Nevis National Assembly, Mr. Jose “The task that we all have is Gyles-McDonnough, said the UN sent at a later date. Lloyd (Photo by Erasmus Williams) being able to identify in what ways as a development partner was our children of the Eastern putting together a new framework Caribbean are being impacted, for development assistance to the assume responsibility, and ensure region, under the UN Development “There is no winner in crime,” says that speedy and appropriate Assistance Framework and Multi- systems and services are put in Country Programme. place to rectify our challenges.” caller on “Ask the PM” “The question that needs to be The Office of United Nations considered is how the UN system offenders and their families are Children Fund (UNICEF) for the Lesroy W. Williams entire region and the world as a whole can ensure that their Barbados and the Eastern all affected, the caller said. have been engulfed in. contributions to the priorities are Basseterre (June 3, 2010)— Caribbean is re-assessing its work Responding to and agreeing “It is more important for us coordinated and coherent and best Underscoring that crime and its in the Caribbean. with the caller, Prime Minister to make our own observation suits the development needs of the detrimental effects bring about More than 100 stakeholders Dr. Denzil Douglas said that his on the ground as to what we region. a lose-lose situation for all from across the region are administration continues to “That we reduce the need to do to really correct this attending the two-day mid-term citizens, residents and visitors possibilities of duplication, that bemoan the crime situation, and very serious problem,” he said. review meeting of UNICEF that is to St. Kitts and Nevis, a caller we ensure that the contributions labour to eradicate it. Dr. Douglas again called for also examining the organisation’s on the Prime Minister’s weekly that we make, looking at the “The government continues everyone to get involved in the work programme for the next five radio programme, “Ask the various and many, many to give its full support and its fight against crime. years. PM” said that “there is no dimensions and challenges we full leadership and its full St. Kitts and Nevis’ Minister “Let us as a nation unite have in development are winner in crime”. of Health, Social Services, responsibility- being executed- together in fighting complementary to each other,” she Speaking passionately, the Community Development, Culture with regard to the fighting of crime…because there is no said. caller asked that something and Gender Affairs, Hon. Marcella crime,” Dr. Douglas said. winner in crime in St. Kitts and The overall goal of the Multi- drastically be done to lower the Liburd, said the twin-island “I believe that we are Nevis,” Dr. Douglas said. Country Programme is to escalating crime rate in the Federation is now developing aware that this is a serious contribute to the realisation of programmes and policies specially Federation, especially gun- children rights by fostering an phenomenon that has engulfed geared to protect children rights. related crime. enabling and protective our country. It is not enough to UNICEF representative to The victims, the families, the environment for them, reducing say that it is a problem that the - NEWS 4 - The Labour Spokesman FRIDAY, JUNE 04TH 2010 Man who ‘Active’ hurricane claimed season is predicted for shoe box Caribbean, Central with America WASHINGTON, May 31 /PRNewswire/ — On the eve of what is cannabis predicted to be one of the worst Atlantic hurricane seasons in years, the Pan American Development Foundation is urging residents in Central America and the Caribbean to put together emergency plans. questioned “Families need to put together a plan now,” says John Sanbrailo, PADF’s executive director. “A few simple steps will make a difference, BASSETERRE, ST. KITTS, possibly even save lives, when the wind, rain and flooding hits a Customs officer with Canine during routine patrol. (Photo by JUNE 1ST 2010 (CUOPM) – Police community.” Erasmus Williams) held a man for questioning after Forecasters anticipate up to 23 named storms this season, with as he turned up to claim a shoe box and Nevis last month seized over mandates of Border Security and many as 14 hurricanes, in the Atlantic. Of that, the region could see up to which contained a very small 500 round of ammunition at the the facilitation of International seven major hurricanes, which have winds of at least 111 miles per hour, amount of cannabis. port. Discovery was made by the Trade,” said Comptroller of according to the U.S. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. According to Police, the Drug Customs K9 Unit during a routine Customs, Mr. Rodney Harris. PADF has responded to hurricanes, earthquakes and floods, as well Unit responding to information patrol at the Deep Water Port at He said that the primary provided humanitarian assistance, in Latin America and the Caribbean from Her Majesty’s Customs, was Bird Rock. objective of setting up the unit is for nearly 50 years. It works with authorities, companies and community shown a shoe box which Border Security was beefed up to use Drug Detector Dogs to groups to reduce the risks of natural disasters. contained a pair of sneakers and a recently when the Unit was supplement the physical checks Since a family may have to evacuate their home for an extended Ziploc bag containing a very small established to provide greater and scanning techniques period of time, an emergency plan should contain the following: quantity of vegetable material efficiency in the processing of currently in use in the fight o Put all important legal documents (property documents, suspected to be cannabis. legitimate cargo and passengers. against Narcotics, Firearms and passports, birth certificates, etc.) into a water-tight container The man claimed that the “This will give the department Terrorism. o Store in a sealed container a 30-day supply of prescription marijauna, found by an alert a clear cut advantage in both Mr. Harris disclosed that two medications Customs Officer in the shoe box, identifying potential threats Labrador Retriever detector dogs o Create a disaster supply kit, which includes non-perishable food, was sent by a brother who lives regarding illicit imports of firearms, (one narcotic & one firearm) were a flashlight with fresh batteries, matches, a first aid kit and a portable overseas. ammunition and narcotics while at acquired and are currently radio Police said the man was taken the same time reduce the clearance supplementing the physical and o Coordinate with your family members an escape route and a final into custody and thoroughly times on legitimate low risk scanning checks at the Robert L. safe place to meet, such as a shelter interviewed. shipments. This directly impacts Bradshaw International Airport, o Create a plan for the safety of pets and livestock (and be sure Customs and Excise in St. Kitts our ability to achieve our the Sea Ports and the Post Office. they have identification tags) o Ask your local authorities for their natural disaster plan, including evacuation routes, and which areas of the your community have the greatest risk for flooding and landslides Caribbean Nutrition Day o Clean all drainage canals of debris and trim tree branches that June 1st 2010 marked the sixth by the over-consumption of high This year the subtheme is may strike your home or utilities observance of Caribbean Nutrition calorie, processed foods and “Steps to Health” which centers “While our region is no stranger to the damages caused by the wind, Day under the theme “Healthy reduced rates of exercise. High on promoting physical activity in rain and flooding of a hurricane, we are surprised how few people plan Eating and Active Living”. blood sugar, high blood the population. The general for a disaster,” says Sanbrailo. “Many times, the tools they need to make The Caribbean has high rates cholesterol and high blood public is reminded that healthy a plan are in their homes and community. Please seek them out.” of conditions such as heart pressure can be overcome by nutrition and regular exercise are When a natural disaster strikes in Latin America or the Caribbean, disease and diabetes contributed adopting healthy habits. the building blocks of good health. PADF accepts donations from individuals and companies to help relieve They are no substitutes. the suffering of the survivors. Individuals, families, and community groups are encouraged to adopt regular exercise as a habit to add life to years. Persons are invited to join health and fitness activities taking place near you. The Labour Spokesman FRIDAY, JUNE 04TH 2010 - NEWS/ ADVERTISEMENT - 5 ameliorate the situation in which “I believe it is important also to Nevis Opposition Leader joins we find ourselves. So that we can enlist and secure the support for deal with the elements who have all the family, church, school, caused this scourge – the drug business community and all with Premier of Nevis in the fight dealers, the enticers of our young members of civil society in this people both male and female and endeavour, as the fight against against crime; lauds NIA effort the illegal importers and sellers of crime and the criminal elements is guns and ammunition which are the responsibility of every citizen. used to destroy our society “Leaders in society must show Hotel under the theme “Reclaiming especially dealing with our by example and precept that we are our Society” was attended by law youth,” he said. prepared to deal with this matter,” men, civil servants, ministers of The Opposition Leader he said. religion and private citizens. acknowledged the negative Mr. Amory also expressed the “It is my hope that this is a new effects of crime on the society view that a select and trained cadre step, a new beginning in trying to which he indicated had become a of serious community workers was eradicate unacceptable behaviour matter of concern to all citizens of necessary. He noted that they from our country and therefore to goodwill. would be assigned to work among get rid of crime and violence and He said the issue of crime had the families and young persons to other forms of anti-social become the number one priority create a love of community, respect behaviour, so that we can have a which had to be addressed if the for self, family and laws of the peaceful country of which we can Nevis community and the country. all be proud and in which we can Federation were to regain any The trained community feel safe in,” he said. semblance of stability and workers would guide at risk Photo caption: (L-R) Premier of Nevis and Minister responsible of The Opposition Leader harmony, that would allow for the families and youths away from the Security Hon. Joseph Parry and Permanent Secretary in the referred to fighting crime as an peaceful, economic growth and tendency to fall prey and under the Premier’s Ministry Ms. Angelica Elliot listen to Leader of the important matter for leaders in the development elements that were influence of the criminal elements Opposition Hon. Vance Amory at the Symposium on Crime hosted by community and cited the need to necessary to secure the long-term and thereby avoid them gaining the Premier’s Ministry lead by example and through survival of a once peaceful control over the society. guidance to show that they were country. He also pointed to the CHARLESTOWN NEVIS (MAY 31, 2010) — Leader of the Opposition prepared to fight against crime. Mr. Amory offered importance of creating in the Nevis Island Assembly Hon. Vance Amory, commended Premier of “In this effort to rid our suggestions to deal with the opportunities for gainful Nevis and Minister responsible for Security Hon. Joseph Parry, for the country of crime and violence and immediate problem, among them employment, since it was believed collaborative new approach the Nevis Island Administration (NIA) had anti-social behaviour, it is the necessity for a high quality that in many cases, those who taken to arrest crime and violence on the island. imperative that we give unbridled information gathering system, became involved in anti-social Mr. Amory was at the time delivering remarks at the first of a two part and unequivocal support to the which he said would unearth and Symposium on Crime in which he participated recently, hosted by the security forces and all other eradicate illegal operations and Premier’s Ministry. The one day event which was held at Pinneys Beach persons engaged in trying to bring persons involved to justice. (cont’d on page 7)

PAID ADVERTISEMENT 6 - NEWS - The Labour Spokesman FRIDAY, JUNE 04TH 2010 Child Month 2010 St. Kitts Declared Open; Fathers and Nevis The Main Focus to benefit By a Contributor The role of father’s in the life of their children is the main focus for from Child Month 2010. The month was officially declared open on Monday 31st by Minister of Education and Information, the Hon. Nigel Carty regional during an address he made to the general public on ZIZ Television on Monday evening. A packed program of activities that will take place throughout the cooperation month will encompass this year’s theme “Save Our Men, Children need Fathers too”. This Says Early Childhood Coordinator, Mrs. Vanta Walters, with is her department’s response to the continuing loss of the nation’s men to crime and violence. Turkey “The involvement of men in the lives of their children, in a time like this can possibly curb the change that our youths are going through BASSETERRE, ST. as early as practicable, to cement Member States of the Caribbean taking them down a path to crime,” said Walters. KITTS, JUNE 3RD 2010 existing ties and to build on the Community. Scheduled activities for the duration of June include promotional (CUOPM) – St. Kitts and current cooperation arrangement. “That is why CARICOM will days where bookmarks and flyers bearing the theme will be distributed Nevis is expected to benefit He noted that the Community had continue to advocate a ceiling of already benefitted “immensely” in both St. Kitts and Nevis. A number of church services and concerts from the strengthening of 1.5 degrees centigrade in respect from Turkey’s support, particularly will also be incorporated into the celebrations. diplomatic ties between of global temperature rise. We in 2006, to the Caribbean Disaster count on Turkey’s support of this The annual urban and rural sports and fun days and the Family Food Caribbean nations and the Fair at the Independence Square will also be part of the celebrations, the Emergency Management Agency call,” he stated. Republic of Turkey. general public is invited to come out and support. (CDEMA) through the Regional Mr. Carrington expressed A special arts and crafts exhibition of items made by fathers and their The Georgetown-based Comprehensive Disaster appreciation of its support to the children will be shown in each center throughout the Federation this Caribbean Community Management (CDM) Programme. long-term development in the would give father’s the opportunity to be hands on with the children Secretariat and Turkey signed This support, he said, was critical Region through its offer of says Walters. an agreement for deepened as CDEMA had directly facilitated undergraduate scholarships for The grandest event for the month will be the annual Parade Day cooperation in areas such as the Community’s response to the fifteen CARICOM Nationals to which will be held in Nevis on the 4th of June and in St. Kitts on the last disaster management, climate 12 January disaster in Haiti. pursue disciplines of their choice Secretary-General Carrington Friday of the month (25th) change, trade, education, beginning in the academic year said that he anticipated response The Early Childhood Department has changed its approach to this culture and tourism. 2010-2011. He encouraged to natural disasters will form a Ambassador Akyol to recommend year’s parades asking that fathers and their children take centre stage His Excellency Dr. Edwin for the march while mothers play a supporting role. critical part of CARICOM-Turkey that his government considers a Carrington, CARICOM “Mothers will be in a section by themselves holding their placards cooperation as the country was proposal for the ‘Year of the with the relevant theme and encouraging their fathers, boyfriends, their Secretary-General accepted “only too familiar” with the Caribbean in Turkey’ and a men to be more involved in their children’s lives. Mothers will not be the Letters of Credence of His damage and destruction of natural reciprocal ‘Year of Turkey in the allowed to accompany their children this year,” Walters explained. Excellency Nihat Akyol, disasters. Caribbean’ for closer people-to- She said that in the event that a child does not have their father with Plenipotentiary Representative Describing climate change as people contacts between Turkey them for whatever reason grandfathers, uncles or any other significant of Turkey to CARICOM. a “prime global concern,” he said and the Caribbean. male can step in to fill the gap. In his remarks, the Secretary- CARICOM looked forward to Further, he said, the Region Although specific dates were not announced schedules of the events General said CARICOM had collaborating with Turkey in looked forward to engaging will be distributed in the schools or can be found at the Early Childhood viewed Turkey as “a unique defining a “common agenda for Turkey in advancing The Alliance Department at Victoria Road Basseterre. south-south interlocutor,” and it responsible change of global of Civilisations Initiative, which it was, “deeply appreciative” of the behaviours in respect of the was spearheading jointly with country’s desire to develop with environment,” ahead of the Sixteen Spain, and which the Caribbean the Region “an equitable and Session of the Conference of Community had pledged to Silent Auction Labelled valuable partnership based on Parties to the United Nations support. shared values, and mutual Framework on Climate Change A Success transportation was unable to respect.” (COP 16), scheduled, scheduled for Photo: His Excellency Edwin W. operate due to the weather. Describing the Turkish Mexico later this year. Carrington, Secretary-General By a Contributor Despite the gloominess on the Ambassador’s outreach in the Climate change for the Region of the Caribbean Community outside persons on the inside were Caribbean as “consistent and was not “an abstract or theoretical (CARICOM) (left) greets the A silent auction held over the extremely generous said Mrs. constructive,” Mr. Carrington threat, but a painful reality,” the newly accredited weekend to raise funds for Police MacMullin. Although reluctant to welcomed Turkey, “into the fold Secretary-General said, adding that Plenipotentiary Representative community initiative “Operation reveal actual figures of the funds of close friends of the Caribbean coastal erosion, rising of Turkey to the Caribbean Future” has been labelled a raised, she said the event served Community.” temperatures and sea levels, and Community, His Excellency success. its purpose in raising funds for the The Secretary-General said the attendant damages caused by Nihat Akyol after accepting his The three hour event was held organization. that he looked forward to the flooding, as well as extreme credentials at the CARICOM at the Royal St. Kitts Hotel and Additional MacMullin conclusion a CARICOM-Turkey weather patterns were just some Secretariat. Casino on Saturday night (May explained that during the planning Memorandum of Understanding, of the challenges confronting the 29th). According to Events phase of the auction, businesses Coordinator Mrs. JoAnn and individuals were also MacMullin, some thirty persons generous as all items auctioned off household items, haircuts, cell indicated that it was the group’s educate children in the schools attended the event. were donated by persons that phones and several others that intention to show the community and communities within the Persons that were expected to shared the same enthusiasm for the were displayed on their that the funds raised would be federation on the realities of gangs travel from sister island Nevis to group’s purpose. www.sknoperationfuture.com up properly utilized before any other and drugs, issues that have been participate in the event were Items that were auctioned off until the night of the auction. event could be hosted. hugely romanticized by gang unable to do so as the Four included jewelry, hotel stays, When asked about future The Operation Future initiative members. Seasons loan launch organized as dinners for two and four, activities, Mrs. MacMullin was developed in 2005 to properly The Labour Spokesman FRIDAY, JUNE 04TH 2010 - NEWS - 7 PAM is not interesting in promoting the welfare of the majority of the people

By: The Thinking Citizen

Most modern political parties generally speaking seek to promote the welfare and the best interests of the people of the country. Not so with PAM. The party is committed to a policy of firing people from their jobs. It was widely reported that prior to the last General Elections a certain PAM political candidate went around in Constituency No.1 announcing the names of persons who would be fired from their jobs after PAM won the Elections on January 25, 2010. The same PAM political candidate went after of Governor-General and threatened him with dismissal from his high office as soon as PAM is returned to power on January 25, 2010. PAM did not only threaten Governor Sir Probyn Inniss with loss of job. PAM actually fired Sir Probyn Inniss from his high office of Governor of St. Kitts-Nevis and Anguilla. PAM is not really interested in job-creation but in firing people from their jobs. PAM is not interested in job-creation and neither is PAM interested in promoting the welfare of the majority of people in the country. At the time of the formation of PAM in 1965, the Labour Party Government had been doing an excellent job in developing the country socially, politically and economically. PAM did not like that and so certain members of the party joined with some dissident Anguillans in an effort to overthrow by force of arms, the lawfully elected government of Premier Bradshaw. Of course the PAMites would deny their involvement in the terrorist attack on the 10th of June 1967. But such denial bears no fruit. The Anguillans have already acknowledged the involvement of the PAMites Mr. Lee Moore was at a private by the authorities at Ross bread into people’s mouth, the and have thanked them publicly for such involvement. home at Greenlands, Basseterre, University that the job would be PAM party is fighting to take After the 10th of June, 1967 attack fizzled out, the PAMites launched enjoying himself with friends. given to someone else. The job bread out of people’s mouth. The a vicious attack to prevent the establishment and the operation of the Some mischievous person took was given to a white person much policy of the People’s Action Social Security Scheme which was created by law in 1976. photographs of Lee Moore, less qualified than St. John Payne. Movement is this: Support PAM The PAM party sent its errand boys all across the island of Nevis touched (doctored) them up, and The PAM Government was or we’ll see to it that you starve. and all across the island of St. Kitts to tell Employers and Employees not handed them over To PAM. punishing Mr. Payne for speaking We must not forget that to participate in the Social Security Scheme. You see, PAM was acting Subsequent to this Mr. Lee at a political meeting held by his shortly after 1980, when the PAM on behalf of the Employers (Chamber of Industry & Commerce) who Moore was appointed Lead party. Government settled down, the first were firmly opposed to the idea of paying the 5% contribution to Social Counsel on a Commission of You see dear reader, the point thing that that Government did was Security on behalf of Employees. Inquiry that was established by is that if you oppose PM politically, to fire Cedric Liburd and Timothy PAM went into power in 1980 and governed the country in a manner the government of the Bahamas. which is your rig ht after all, the Harris from Social Security and which brought untold privileges and benefits to the HAVES, including While Mr. Lee Moore was in the PAMites will go after you John Bass from Post Office. And the PAM politicians and their trumps, but untold misery, hardship and Bahamas performing his personally and with great when Sam Condor returned from disadvantages to the HAVE-NOTS. professional duties, the leaders of vengeance, unto the third and Oxford University the PAM This was clearly outlined in an official FAO/UNDP publication dealing PAM sent the uncomplimentary fourth generation. Whilst the Government refused to give him a with social and economic conditions in Latin America and the Caribbean. and distasteful photographs of Mr. Labour Party is striving to put job. The Chief Spokesman for PAM publicly questioned the reliability and Lee Moore to the leading authenticity of the publication insofar as it related to St. Kitts-Nevis. He newspapers in the Bahamas. The even promised to take the matter up with the authorities at FAO aim was to hold up Mr. Moore to Headquarters in Rome. We do not know if anything was done. What we public scorn and ridicule and to Nevis Opposition do know is that nothing in the document was changed. make him appear to be less than As soon as PAM took the reins of power, the PAM trumps and the decent, honest, respectable Leader joins with Ministers behaved like modern day pirates and privateers. They shared and competent person that he was. out the best pieces of Sugar Estates Lands to themselves, their friends, Mr. St. John Payne was not Premier of Nevis ... their families and their trumps. Even those who had land before received exempt from the vengeful attacks more. Most of the best positions in the Civil Service went to the party’s of PAM. After he lost his seat in (cont’d from page 5) would not like to see here in our trumps and promotion was based on party affiliation and not on merit. A 1984; he was confirmed for an country. very senior job in the Civil Service was given to a relatively inexperienced appointment to a senior position behaviour and crime was “The social, economic and “Tenth of June man”. with the Chamber of Industry & because of a quick fix and easy political fallout of such creeping On the political front the PAM Government messed up the country Commerce. The day that Mr. Payne money. influence of anti-social behaviour by passing into law the notorious “House of Assembly Elections went to take up his appointment Meantime, he pointed to the is to create a cancer which disrupts Ordinance (Amendment) Act, 1983”. he was told that it was all a mistake ongoing “Jamaica Dudus” and destroys our country and that That Act gave the right, for the very first time ever, to overseas and that he could not be given the experience and said that the cancer has to be rooted out and nationals to register and vote in our General Elections. However, the job. Mr. Payne was more than situation held relevance to Nevis destroyed,” he said. PAM Government did not agree to the recommendation made by the adequately qualified for the and clearly showed the danger of Eradicating crime had to be opposition Labour Party Members for the use of Voter I.D. cards at the position. leaders in society who allowed seen as a prime objective in St. Polling Stations on Polling Day. Months later his application themselves to be aligned with the Kitts and Nevis, the Opposition During the early 1980s the PAM Government tried it’s very best to for a job at Ross University was criminal element. Leaders stated. He said a serious destroy the Trades & Labour Union as well as the leaders of the Labour successful. He was notified “It also shows how if not move had to be made to create Party. Both Mr. Lee Moore and Mr. Fitzroy Bryant were arrested on accordingly. One Sunday night checked early that anti social awareness which would take all the trumped-up charges for purely political reasons. Mr. Payne spoke at a political behaviour and crime can take hold technical and special advice from Mr. Moore was charged with Sedition because he announced at a meeting held by the Labour Party. of a society and paralyse it. The advisors to design a strategy for public meeting that illicit drugs were passing freely in and out of our The next morning, Monday effects of that Dudus affair in action to deal with the cancer of National Airport and that the Government knew what was happening. morning, Mr. Payne was informed Jamaica is something that we crime which the leaders were seeking to eradicate in the society. 8 - NEWS - The Labour Spokesman FRIDAY, JUNE 04TH 2010 Remarks by Dr the Hon Timothy Harris, Senior Minister and Minister of Agriculture and Marine Resources at the Opening Ceremony of the OECS Ministers of Agriculture on Monday, May 31, 2010, at the Marriot Hotel

out into the deep” and become Background more profoundly involved in It is an honour and privilege for me to welcome Ministerial Colleagues agribusiness, as the business and participants to this meeting of the OECS Ministers of Agriculture. environment in agriculture has We in the Federation of St Kitts and Nevis are especially pleased and been substantially altered in recent Dr the Hon Timothy Harris happy to play stand-in host, and to facilitate this meeting at this very times. I want to commend the crucial time in the development of the sub-region. efforts of the Republic of China on means of ownership or control of a profitable shipping network. Not This is a time of great fluidity in our Caribbean and, indeed, in the Taiwan Agri processing Unit that since the bygone and far gone days of the Federal Vessels has the wider world. Europe is still smarting from the financial and economic has been providing support to region commanded a well orchestrated shipping service for intra regional recession, which, despite strenuous efforts to achieve fiscal balance, interested parties in the processing trade. has still resulted in some measure of pain and social dislocation. of fruit juices, candies, jams, If OECS Agriculture is to rise to its anticipated heights of grandeur, We, in the Caribbean, are beset and besieged by the slowdown in drying of fruits, labelling and then we must position ourselves to at least exercise control over a economic activities that have resulted in a fall-off in employment, packaging. shipping network that provides it with reliability, affordability, competitive reduction of foreign direct investments, deceleration of inflows of Agribusiness is essentially a advantage, excellent performance and outstanding customer care. remittances and decreased revenue intakes. humongous activity that has now I believe the time has come to remove the nightmare out of all of our More particularly, in the field of agriculture, the global crisis presents outgrown the farm stretches in transportation logistics, whether they exist on land, sea or by air. several threats to the continued stable development of this sector in our diverse directions to envelope all region. However, if viewed in a positive and progressive light, and with stakeholders who are involved in Conclusion a strong will to really work the process, these threats can be converted making food available to It will be very remiss of me, and certainly unpardonable, if I did not into building blocks that are capable of propelling the Caribbean to a consumers. use this opportunity to publicly express the deep gratitude of the OECS zenith that will surpass the heights of all previous endeavours in Hence, agribusiness is no and each of its member states to the Food and Agricultural Organization agriculture. longer solely the domain of those (FAO), the European Union (EU) and the Commonwealth Fund for The threats and continuing austerity programmes of our respective that farm the land, but it also Technical Cooperation CFTC), for their continued superlative governments for near and medium term continue unrelentingly to includes the entities that provide partnership, funding and technical assistance in advancing the cause of challenge our ability to provide resources that are necessary to overcome the inputs, such as fertilizers, OECS Agriculture. I am especially grateful to the government of Venezuela the constraints we face in several spheres, such as: pesticides, seeds and finance. It for ALBA Alimentos programme and the government of Cuba for its * Limited access to the ever advancing and changing technology; also extends to those operatives technical assistance programme. Our Ross University Veterinary School * Lack of skilled human capital including adequate research and who process the outputs, such as and our primate facilities are playing an increasingly important support development personnel; meat, vegetables, milk and fruits. role of which we are proud. * Limited finance and investment; This line of business also In closing, I am obliged to quote the respected eighteenth century * Weak and non-integrated information and intelligence systems; includes manufacturers of the English poet, critic and writer – Samuel Johnson who wrote “agriculture * Absence of well developed marketing structures; food products, operators who not only gives riches to a nation, but the only riches she can call her * Limited storage facilities and an efficacious transportation network transport food and establishments own”. for perishable fruits and vegetables; that sell the food products to Hence, in all of our deliberations over the appointed days of this * Inefficient land and water distribution and management systems; consumers, such as hotels, meeting, let us work assiduously to not only prove Samuel Johnson and restaurants, supermarkets and correct, by making our nations rich, but also to guarantee that this little * Lack of well coordinated and effective risk management measures, street vendors. region, called the OECS, becomes self sufficient in agriculture, and including those related to praedial larceny and the control feral stocks It is an imperative that if we are provides full and absolute food security and safety for its people. particularly wild boards and monkeys. to successfully penetrate and It is therefore with great pleasure that I wish this meeting every Hence, we are assembled here, in this meeting, to take and make sustain our presence in any success and also wish an enjoyable stay to all visiting participants. deliberate and insightful decisions, on a number of projects and studies marketplace, including our own, May God bless us all!! Thank you, thank you!! that must be translated into meaningful action, and which will become we must ensure that all the inherent catalysts to drive, both forward and upward, the desirable and fundamental guidelines and worthy objectives of the OECS agricultural sector. We are gathered at a principles of food safety are time when globally, since the food crisis of 2007, the world community adhered to by all entities at all seems better predisposed to agriculture playing a role in food security, times, everywhere along the value economic growth and development, poverty alleviation and employment chain. generation. The FAO has been unrelenting in its efforts to promote The basic elements of food agriculture. safety must be practiced and preached not only by our ministries Annexation of Agro-tourism Benefits of health and our bureaux of It is a truism that the linkage established between the agricultural standards, but also by every sector worldwide and the global tourism industry creates a rich and individual, including the final dynamic value chain that is capable of satisfactorily rewarding all consumer, who handles food in participants involved in its supply chain. any capacity. However, some players do not derive the fullest benefits that can Put in its simplest definition, accrue to them, primarily because of poor positioning due in part to lack food safety is concerned with the of appropriate policies, programmes and operations. protection of food from Some argue that the OECS countries are some of the players who, contamination, and thus food not unlike our sportsmen, have not brought to bear the requisite safety ought always to be a professionalism, aggressiveness, assertiveness and boldness to the realm constant phrase on the minds of of capturing the virtually endless opportunities for rewards, that are the people of the OECS. available in the value chains that serve the hospitality/tourism sector. I suggest to all of us across the Caribbean that we must strengthen Shipping Network these value chains, for the benefit and betterment of our region, by For a very long time these ensuring that we become more deeply engaged in as many aspects, as countries have been urging their possible, of the operation of the value chains. industries, be they electronics, beverage, apparel, agriculture etc., Promotion of Agribusiness and Food Safety to produce more. There has long been a clarion call for a greater expansion and Unfortunately while efforts at improvement of efforts in agribusiness, and the associated factor of such persuasion have been food safety, in the OECS sub-region. continuous, there has not been any It is a broadly held view that our people need to, as it were, “launch success in achieving a regional The Labour Spokesman FRIDAY, JUNE 04TH 2010 - NEWS - 9 PROTECTION OF THE BASSETERRE VALLEY AQUIFER PLOUGHS AHEAD Basseterre, St. Kitts, June cane in stages. Initial discussions 02, 2010 (SKNIS): Work were also held with the continues steadily on the Department of Lands and Surveys Protection of the Basseterre for the appropriate survey plan and legal documenting of the area Valley Aquifer Project for the proposed Park. following Cabinet’s approval of The main implementation plans for the completion of activities for Phase II of the project Phase I and the will include the development of commencement of Phase II. draft legislation including the St. Officially scheduled to Kitts-Nevis Protected Area System conclude at the end of June 2010, and the St. Kitts-Nevis Protected Phase I involves an evaluation of Area Trust; additional analysis for the area specific to the land mass a revenue generation strategy; a and its water content. The area’s landscape plan for the National mapping including an analysis the Park and detailed implementation water supply, a survey of the planning to establish a watershed or natural water conservation service as well as drainage system that supplies the public education, a tourism “thank aquifer, and a review of the current you” programme and the like. policy and laws pertaining to water These activities will take place resource management are prior to the construction of the currently ongoing. amphitheatre, visitor centre and The Cabinet of the the water feature of the National Government of St. Kitts and Nevis Park. also fully endorsed the seeking of Upcoming activities of the funds for Phase II from the United PMU include the Global Nations Development Programme Environment Facility (GEF) - (UNDP) and other agencies for Integrating Watershed and financial and technical support. Coastal Areas Management Basseterre Valley Aquifer Project (IWCAM) 2nd Lessons Learned Manager Ian Liburd has identified and Good Practices Workshop, that initial discussions have taking place June 22 to 24, 2010 in already taken place with Rob Jamaica where St. Kitts and Nevis Weary, Senior Policy Advisor for will update on local activities. The Latin America and the Caribbean workshop also coincides with the pertaining to financial support Fifth Caribbean Environmental from The Nature Conservancy Forum and Exhibition (CEF5) which is expected to become which runs from June 21 to 25 in available by January 01, 2011. Jamaica. All GEF IWCAM Other activities include demonstration projects are clearing the Aquifer sections expected to present material and around the Taiwanese as such the Basseterre Valley Demonstration Farm along the Kim Aquifer will also be featured. Collins Highway to allow a view of the partially renovated sugar mill; the field adjacent to Wellington Road which is a proposed business park; and east of the windmill in the area reserved for the proposed visitor centre. In order to undertake this activity, the Basseterre Valley Aquifer Project Management Unit (PMU) has proposed the use of the equipment of the Agriculture Resource Management Project (ARMP). As long as this is granted it would involve the use of a heavy-roaming harrow and bulldozer to remove the sugar 10 - NEWS - The Labour Spokesman FRIDAY, JUNE 04TH 2010 The Labour Spokesman FRIDAY, JUNE 04TH 2010 - NEWS - 11 several legislative attempts to issues specific to Nevis which Child Protection: Keeping the Federation Establishes New address child abuse in St. Kitts include under reporting and Promise. and Nevis, the plight of lack of support resources for Thursday’s consultation was vulnerable children continues to victims and their families. Protocol To Address Child another major step geared at be of great concern in the area The Protocol is designed to protecting youth to the fullest of child protection. address all critical areas Abuse Cases extent. “Without clearly defined including reporting, judicial Basseterre, St. Kitts, May 28, 2010 (SKNIS): The Probation Minister Liburd said as a policies and a protocol to support interventions, investigation, and Child Protection Services of the Ministry of Social Services result of that consultation the their effective implementation, devising care plans, placement and Community Development has solidified its commitment to pursuit of a Child Protection the legislative initiatives such as of children who require stopping child abuse “dead in its tracks” by implementing a Protocol was vigorously the protection and Child Welfare alternative care, follow-up multidisciplinary approach to the management of abuse cases. pursued with unwavering Board Act cannot operate care, monitoring and closure of Stakeholders in child protection met at the St Kitts Marriott on commitment from UNICEF. effectively, remarked Mr. cases. Thursday to discuss the way forward on the implementation for a Citing reporting, prevention Pemberton. It is expected to assist in National Child Protection Protocol that would implement the new and management of child abuse He commented that police establishing points of contact, procedure for dealing with child abuse cases in the Federation. cases as challenges Permanent officers, prosecutors, medial methods of contact and Minister responsible for Social Services and Community Secretary for Social Services professionals, magistrates, purpose of contact between Development Hon. on the Island of Nevis Mr. judges, school counselors and relevant agencies. It is also Marcella Liburd noted that on July 24th this year, the Federation Alstead Pemberton, who was teachers should work toward expected to strengthen and will celebrate its 20th anniversary of ratifying the United Nations present at the event, said the the same objective of promoting clarify relationships between Convention on the Rights of the Child. protocol would go beyond the the child’s best interest. He child abuse response agencies Minister Liburd said although significant strides had been made legal framework for dealing called on the continued and to finding professional roles since then in ensuring that national laws, policies and practices with offenders; to involving the assistance of the Probation and and responsibilities as well as conform to the provisions of the convention, the Department of role of the community at large Child Protection Service improving the credibility and Probation and Child Protection Services recognized the dire need as well as persons who are Agency in St. Kitts to assist with accountability of agencies. to focus their efforts on the inadequacies and deficiencies in the mandated by law to report National child abuse protection system. As such organized it cases fully. organized the first consultation in 2006 under the theme: Advancing He added that despite through San Salvador, was running at dangerously high levels and threatened to spill over into the capital’s streets. Agatha made landfall near the Guatemala-Mexico border Saturday people were evacuated. The death as a tropical storm with winds up to 45 mph (75 kph). It dissipated the toll was nine, President Mauricio following day over the mountains of western Guatemala. Central America Funes said. The rising death toll is reminding nervous residents of Hurricane About 95 percent of the Mitch, which hovered over Central America for days in 1998, causing country’s roads were affected by flooding and mudslides that killed nearly 11,000 people and left more floods, mudslides kill landslides, but most remain open, than 8,000 missing and unaccounted for. Transportation Minister Gerson Rescue efforts in Guatemala have been complicated by a volcanic Martinez said. eruption Thursday near the capital that blanketed parts of the area with scores The Lempa River, which flows ash and closed the country’s main airport. Officials are now allowing More than 110,000 in Guatemala flee as first to the Pacific, topped its banks and helicopters and propeller planes to take off, but commercial flights remain flooded at least 20 villages, grounded. storm of season lashes region affecting some 6,000 people, said AP Associated Press Mon., May 31, 2010 Jorge Melendez, director of the GUATEMALA CITY - Flooding and landslides from the season’s Civil Protection Agency. ADVERTISE WITH US first tropical storm have killed at least 142 people and left thousands Officials warned that the homeless in Central America, officials said Monday. Acelhuate River, which cuts LABOUR SPOKESMAN Dozens of people are still missing and emergency crews are struggling to reach isolated communities cut off by washed-out roads and collapsed bridges caused by Tropical Storm Agatha. The sun emerged Monday in hardest-hit Guatemala, where officials reported 118 dead and 53 missing. In the department of Chimaltenango — a province west of Guatemala City — landslides buried dozens of rural Indian communities and killed at least 60 people, Gov. Erick de Leon said. “The department has collapsed,” de Leon said. “There are a lot of dead people. The roads are blocked. The shelters are overflowing. We need water, food, clothes, blankets — but above all, money.” In the tiny village of Parajbei, a slide smothered three homes and killed 11 people. “It was raining really hard and there was a huge noise,” said Vicente Azcaj, 56, who ran outside and saw that a hill had crumbled. “Now everyone is afraid that the same will happen to their homes.” Volunteers from nearby villages worked nonstop since Sunday to recover the bodies in Parajbei, and on Monday they found the last two: brothers, 4 and 8 years old, who were buried under tons of dirt, rocks and trees. As a thank-you, rescuers got a plate of rice and beans from the mayor of nearby Santa Apolonia. “It’s a small thing, but it comes from the heart,” Tulio Nunez told them through a translator. Nunez said he worried about the well-being of survivors in the area because the landslides blocked roads and burst water pipes. “They don’t have anything to drink,” he said. In all some 110,000 people were evacuated in Guatemala. Thousands more have fled their homes in neighboring Honduras, where the death toll rose to 15 even as meteorologists predicted three more days of rain. Two dams near the capital of Tegucigalpa overflowed into a nearby river, and officials warned people to stay away from swollen waterways. “The risk is enormous,” Mayor Ricardo Alvarez said. In El Salvador, at least 179 landslides have been reported and 11,000 12 - NEWS - The Labour Spokesman FRIDAY, JUNE 04TH 2010 REFLECTIONS ON LIFE Ask yourself … day and what you forget during the day. What is most important in my Forget the past. It is gone. Don’t worry life? about the future. You do not know it. Learn to live in the present and discover how full Keep that in front of you and you will it is of peaceful moments. discover that most things get solved by themselves. Do not leave the important Life will bring obstacles and things until last, for then they will become difficulties. urgent and you will lose the valuable treasure They do not come to stop you. They of peace. can strengthen you and help you progress Life is a game of forgetting and with more experience. Keep advancing. One remembering day is not the same as another. Sometimes you do not have to find a solution, it is You are losing the game when you …. enough to keep moving forward, leaving the • Forget who you are and what you are obstacles behind. doing here, Ignorance makes you believe that life • Remember the false things of the past and functions haphazardly. Wisdom teaches what they did to you. you that everything that happens in this You are winning the game when you …. theatre of life has profound significance. • Remember your true identity of peace, What you see today is not the fruit of chance • Remember the One who is always peaceful but a fruit from seeds planted in the past. and has unconditional love for you, Plant seeds of peace now and you will create • Forget the troubles of the past and a life of peace in the future. move forward with the lessons learned. Observe what you remember during the Meditation Centre: Tel. 466 2550 ; 661 0933 The Labour Spokesman FRIDAY, JUNE 04TH 2010 - COMMENTARY - 13 HIV/AIDS: Civil Society Agriculture Official active involvement in seeking registers satisfaction with Global Fund sought land usage by Nevis Wind Farm operators The OECS Region is in the 2010 between 9:00a.m.-10:30a.m. Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis CHARLESTOWN NEVIS (JUNE 01, 2010) — Permanent Secretary in process of submitting a second “We ask that 2-3 and Malaria (GFATM), issued the Ministry of Agriculture on Nevis Dr. Kelvin Daly registered Global Fund Grant for HIV/AIDS, representatives from your recently to ensure the satisfaction with the land usage by operators of Wind Farm project at Tuberculosis and Malaria organization attend, to be further sustainability of the HIV&AIDS Maddens. (GFATM), for the management of educated on the matter. This programmes within its member During a recent visit to the site, the Department of Agriculture’s HIV/AIDS in its six member meeting will also serve as your states. The Global Fund is an prime breeding area for Senapole cattle, Dr. Daly told the Department of countries, according to a Press organization’s meeting to nominate international financing institution Information that when the Ministry and Department of Agriculture was statement issued by the Director your representative, where minutes that invests the world’s money to initially approached a year ago, there was some trepidation from members of the HIV/AIDS Regional will also have to be taken. We also save lives. To date, it has of the public that the planned operation would interfere with the cattle Coordinating Unit, Ms. Joan Didier request that you bring a laptop and committed US$ 19.3 billion in 144 grazing and breeding area. and Health Planner, Nicole Slack organization letterhead to this countries to support large-scale “Through negotiations and goodwill we were able to secure the dual Liburd. meeting. We require at least 5 prevention, treatment and care function for this farm both for energy generation and for livestock grazing. Integral to this process is the signatures on this document, and programmes against the three “I am pleased with the operation. We have had very little complaints nomination of 2 individuals per therefore ask that you circulate the diseases. about interaction between the animals and the construction crew on the country who will form the Country minutes of your meeting for Mobilization efforts have sites. Whatever complaints were issued they were quickly rectified and Coordinating Mechanism (CCM). singing by additional group begun with a meeting hosted by so we are quite happy that we were able to play a small part in this One of these individuals MUST be members by June 2nd 2010,” Liburd the Regional Coordinating development,” he said. a member of a non-governmental said. Mechanism and OECS Secretariat The Permanent Secretary also used the opportunity to show that organization (NGO). Under the With only a three - month through its HIV/AIDS Project Unit adjacent lands used by private livestock farmers had not been affected current grant, Mr. Elvis Newton preparation time, consultations will (HAPU) during the week of May by the Wind Farm site, contrary to public sentiment. (government representative) and begin immediately in the following 17-21, 2010 in Saint Lucia. At that “I know there was some consternation earlier up when some persons Pastor Leroy Matthew (NGO member states: Antigua and meeting the current Global Fund were complaining in the mass media that this project is displacing a representative) represent St. Kitts/ Barbuda, Commonwealth of Round 3 Grant was reviewed, particular farmer. Let me make that clear right now the particular farmer’s Nevis. The two nominated Dominica, Grenada, St. Kilts and challenges and gaps identified, lot is on that side over there [left of the Wind Farm] and you can clearly members will also be a part of the Nevis, Saint Lucia, and St. Vincent and an action plan devised to see there are no turbines on that site. National Advisory Council on HIV/ and the Grenadines. The deadline support the process. “We were making that claim earlier on that there was no interference AIDS (NACHA). At a regional for submission of the proposal is In an effort to ensure member and persons who without any information, were making false claims and level, these persons will form part August 19, 2010. states’ full participation and here we are today with direct proof that these turbines here are on lands, of the OECS Regional Didier explained in the press compliance to the requirements of designated for the [wind] farm and for livestock operation. It has no Coordinating Mechanism for HIV/ statement that OECS member the proposal submission, the RCM impact on whatever private use of the land by farmers and that myth is AIDS. states have been previous will be soliciting input from now dispelled,” he said. “In an effort to ensure beneficiaries in 2005 with a 5- year countries through national Dr. Daly had accompanied members of Cabinet including Minister of transparency, the GFATM requires Round 3 Grant which saw consultations involving various Agriculture Hon. Robelto Hector and Area Representative for the St. that all interested NGO’s hold a approximately US$ 7.5M support sectors of the population including James Constituency and Attorney General Hon. Patrice Nisbett. meeting with the goal of for HIV&AIDS programmes. These infected and affected populations nominating one (1) member for included treatment, care and (people living with HIV/AIDS consideration for selection to the support, availability of free (PLHIV), vulnerable groups CCM. A similar process will occur antiretroviral drugs (ARVs) and including men having sex with men in St. Kitts, after which one opportunistic infection (OI) drugs; (MSM); sex workers; the public meeting will be held during where prevention of mother to child and private sectors and other civil an election will occur and one (1) transmission (PMTCT) society groups. NGO representative for St. Kitts/ programmes and facilities for The Round 10 funding will Nevis will be selected,” Liburd comprehensive clinical staging and focus on the strengthening of the stated. mangement of HIV. health systems and civil society. She further said that the The OECS Regional Prevention with special emphasis process must be finalized in St. Coordinating Mechanism on key affected populations Kitts/Nevis by June 13th, 2010. To (OECSRCM) and the Secretariat of including men who have sex with expedite this process, The Nevis Organisation of the Eastern men (MSM), sex workers, and (L-R) Area Representative for the St. James Constituency and HIV/AIDS Coordinating Unit will Caribbean States (OECS) is substance users will also benefit Attorney General Hon. Patrice Nisbett, Permanent secretary in the hold a meeting at The Red Cross responding to the Round 10 call from the new round of funding, Ministry of Agriculture on Nevis Dr. Kelvin Daly and Minister of Building on Monday May 31st, for proposals by the the Global Agriculture Hon. Robelto Hector

“The Scholarship not only New Scholarship Fund honours my father’s memory but Scholarship Fund’s chairman and was integral to his educational hopes to also be an incentive for foundation during his formative years. the academic and civic uplift of The School has and continues to serve the East Basseterre To Promote Civic & our primary school students,” said community with pride and distinction and has produced many Dr. Marcus L. Natta, Ph.D., outstanding students in academics, medicine, sports, and politics such Academic Excellence chairman of the William Marcus as Lavina and Willa Liburd (state scholars), the Governor-General, His Natta Memorial Scholarship Fund. Excellency Dr. Cuthbert Sebastian (medical doctor), Tiandra Ponteen “If our scholarship can (olympian), Keith ‘Kayamba’ Gumbs (professional soccer player), Launched encourage our children to excel Trevor Levine (professional golfer), the Honourable Dr. Earl Asim Martin Basseterre, St. Kitts May 31, 2010 – A new scholarship fund that both in the classroom and in their (government minister), and many other notables. will promote academic and civic excellence among students of the communities, then we would have The Board of Trustees hopes to expand the Scholarship Fund to Tucker-Clarke Primary School was officially established on April 8th, achieved our most important other primary schools on St. Kitts and Nevis, but for this initial period 2010. objective.” only students at Tucker-Clarke Primary will be eligible for acceptance. The William Marcus Natta Memorial Scholarship Fund, dedicated Tucker-Clarke (formerly New The Scholarship Fund will provide a total of two scholarships each to the memory of Mr. William Marcus Natta, former St. Kitts-Nevis Town Primary) was chosen as the academic year to a male and female student, selected from grades five Defence Force sargeant and trade unionist, will offer two scholarships first primary school recipient or six. Scholarship awards will range from EC $500 to EC $2,000. The to students from Tucker-Clarke Primary School who demonstrate because of its longstanding role Scholarship Fund will begin accepting applications in March 2011 with scholarly ambition, community activism, and a sound moral character. as the premiere educational the inaugural awards being granted in July 2011. The Scholarship Fund intends to provide financial as well as institution in the New Town area. For more information, please call (869) 465 8084 or visit educational assistance to students from low-income families. It is also the alma mater of the www.nattascholarshipfund.org. 14 - NEWS - The Labour Spokesman FRIDAY, JUNE 04TH 2010 Danienne gains Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology Danienne attributes her success to hard work, dedication and the tremendous support received from relatives and close friends. Foremost amongst the persons who have been supportive was her mother, Ms. Sylvia Mills, whose encouragement was instrumental to Danienne’s successful completion of her studies. Danienne and her family extend through this newspaper, a heart felt thanks to the Government of St Kitts and Nevis, the Development Bank and the many individuals who assisted to ensure her successful pursuit of academic excellence. The Labour Spokesman Congratulations are extended to Ms Danienne Brin of joins in extending sincere Pond’s Estate Housing Development in East Basseterre. congratulations and best Danienne recently graduated having successfully wishes to Danienne, her completed a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology at St Mary’s mom and other members of University, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada. the family. Electricity Department Issues Press Release On Power Outages remained off as a result of The Electricity one of the cables leading load shedding. department suffered another from the Aggreko site. With the airport cable rigorous day as a result of a The restoration of the down, the stations capacity variety of problems that Station began at 09:05 with was further reduced by arose during the course of the closure of the SSMC some 3.4MW to 18.1MW, the day. feeder, and culminated with which lead to an extended It first started with a fuel the closure of the Frigate period of load shedding in leak on the Mirrlees K8 Bay feeder at 10:05. The the night which affected the which forced the engine to Cayon and Sandy Point Bayfords and Canada be taken offline at 05:00 feeder remained off for load feeders as well as selected leading to the Sandy Point shedding purposes. areas on the Basseterre feeder being taken offline At 12:55, the Bayfords, South feeders. Workers of ahead of schedule to Canada and Frigate Bay the electricity department complete the repairs on the feeder were again taken worked into the night to engine. offline to rectify a problem repair the damaged cable in The day got no better that occurred at the the Needsmust area (see when at about 07:48 there Aggreko site, which was attached photo). was a feedback experienced completed at 13:40 when the The Electricity at the Power Station which Bayfords, Canada and Department deeply regrets caused a blackout to ensue. Sandy Point feeders was the inconvenience that The problem was later closed. The Cayon and these interruptions in diagnosed to be a fault on Frigate Bay feeders supply may cause. The Labour Spokesman FRIDAY, JUNE 04TH 2010 - ADVERTISEMENT - 15 Esteban Smith, several of whom are HLSCC’s chapter of the PTK Former WAHS student among nine expected to graduate from HLSCC International Honours Society. this year. Chartered on 28 May 2006, the inducted in International Honours According to BVI programme started with five Newsonline.com, Associate Vice advisors and 31 students. Today, Lavity Stoutt Community Pre-School and the Maurice Hillier President (Operations, Human the BOS chapter has seven College’s Phi Theta Kappa Memorial School, Trista is the Society Resources and Quality advisors and over 50 students. The International Honours Society. daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Erasmus Assurance), Dr. Christine Hodge, initiative requires students to have BASSETERRE, ST. KITTS, Trista Williams was inducted Williams of Keys Housing congratulated the students and at least 12 hours of degree course JUNE 1ST 2010 (CUOPM) – A during a brief ceremony at in the Development, St. Kitts. urged them to continue their work work and a minimum Grade Point former student of the Washington Atrium of the Paraquita Bay The other students are Brenda of excellence as they move on to Average of 3.6. To remain a Archibald High School (WAHS) in Campus, Tortola on Wednesday Brooks, Craig Cole, Denely Fraser, further their studies or as they member, students must maintain a St. Kitts, is among nine students 26th May. Lonnie George, Jahmal Osborne, enter the world of work. minimum GPA of 3.5. who were inducted in Tortola’s H. A former student of Slack’s Nikkea Roberts, Ajani Skelton and “Keep those grade up,” said PTK is the international honour Dr. Hodge. “This is just the society of two-year colleges. It is beginning for you. As you move the largest honour society in out of this College, remember that American higher education with your good work should by all more than two million members means continue from where you and 1200 chapters located in all 50 left off here at HLSCC.” of the United States, U.S. President of the HLSCC’s territories, Canada, Germany, and chapter, Jareem Williams, and elsewhere, including here at President of the Student HLSCC in the British Virgin Government Association, Loay Islands. Jabre, himself a member of the PTK aims to recognize and honours society, gave brief encourage scholarship among remarks. Lecturer, Richard two-year college students and, Georges, one of the advisors, typically, members get the conducted the formal induction of opportunity to apply for transfer the students. scholarships that are offered. “Beta Omicron Sigma” is Membership is also noted on college transcripts.

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Photo: Trista Williams (front row - second from the left) and the other honour students with their advisors In Tuned With 94.1FM (Photo courtesy of the HLSCC. 16 - NEWS/ADVERTISEMENT - The Labour Spokesman FRIDAY, JUNE 04TH 2010 “This new facility will surely Ground breaks for new have a place for the community where we can hold neighbourhood One shot and killed; Cotton Ground Police watch meetings, training and other special events for the public. This is going to be the community’s two wounded and station; Commissioner building and we would want the people to feel comfortable visiting hospitalized Williams says it’s a us and using the facility. “Public faith in the Police By Charles Miler Jr Department is continuing to grow step in the right and our image continues to One young man from the Basseterre area is dead and two improve. We have done our best others were hospitalized following two separate shooting incidents police barracks at Butlers Village, to become more involved in this here on Monday night, May 31st, 2010. direction the gift of a fleet of vehicles given community and be more visible to Dead is 30 year – old Sylvester Lee of Upper Fiennes Avenue, to the police and the installation our citizens. We have also tried to of a close circuit camera monitoring Central Basseterre. According to a Police Press Release issued be as transparent as possible,” he system, all made possible through on Tuesday by the Police High Command, at around 10:38 pm said. the Nevis Island Administration (Monday), Officers from the Force responded to reports of a While he thanked the (NIA), was evidence of the shooting in the Central Fiennes Avenue area. government for its approval of the confidence the Administration had On arrival they discovered the lifeless body of Lee. He project at this time and its tangible placed in the police and their work. demonstration of faith and reportedly received multiple gunshot wounds and died on the scene. “These [gifts] I believe are support for the work of the police, The scene was then processed by officers of the crime scene more than tangible proof that the Mr. Williams noted that the new department and a number of spent shells and items of evidential Government and in particular the police station would enable the value were collected and taken into police custody for analysis. St. Kitts and Nevis Police Nevis Island Administration, police organisation to grow as a Lee’s body was later removed from the scene with permission Commissioner Austin Williams recognises the needs of the police department and become an at the ground breaking and are responding in kind. from the coroner and was escorted to a funeral home by Police. improved agency. ceremony for a modern police “What we must take into The Police Press Release also revealed that another young During the ceremony, chaired station at Colquhoun Estate in consideration is that all these are man, Devon Jeffers of Trafalgar Village, West Basseterre, was by Cabinet Secretary in the NIA Cotton Ground coming at a time when we are also attacked during the same incident in which Lee was shot and Mr. Ashley Farrell, students from CHARLESTOWN NEVIS experiencing an economic killed. the neighbouring St. Thomas’ (JUNE 02, 2010) — The symbolic recession. Things are tight all over Primary school rendered two heart He (Jeffers) was shot in both legs and was subsequently ground breaking for the the world and so we are truly warming performances – a skit and transported to the Joseph N. France General Hospital in a private construction of a modern police appreciative when the government a poem – in honour of the Police. vehicle. He underwent emergency surgery and was warded and station at Colquhoun Estate in can respond to our call, barring the said to be in stable condition. Cotton Ground on Wednesday by competition for the scarce In the other shooting incident reported by the Police, a 28 year Premier of Nevis and Minister resources,” he said. responsible for Security Hon. Mr. Williams referred to the – old young man – Jahmari Lake of Shadwell was shot in his leg. Joseph Parry, was described by the occasion as an historic one, noting OAS and This incident occurred in the vicinity of the By-pass Road sometime Federation’s Commissioner of that the construction of new public around 10:55 pm (Monday). Lake is alleged to have been shot by Police Austin Williams, as another buildings was not common let CARICOM an unknown assailant who exited a car and shot at him. step in the right direction in alone a police station. He too was transported to the Joseph N. France General strengthening the police Nonetheless, the Address Hospital where he was treated and was said to be in stable infrastructure on Nevis. Commissioner said the new police condition. During his remarks at the event, station which would be positioned No suspects have been taken into custody and investigations Commissioner Williams said the along the Nevis Island Main Road Challenges are ongoing. new police facility, in addition to at the entrance of Cotton Ground the recent commission of new Village, would embrace the public. and Opportunities ADVERTISE WITH US of Youth in LABOUR SPOKESMAN

the featured a presentation of the CARICOM Commission on Youth Development Report, and a presentation of the OAS Youth Strategy Americas for the Americas. During the meeting, Ambassador Ramdin stressed the The Organization of importance of focusing on the challenges and opportunities of youth American States (OAS) and in the hemisphere, recalling that a majority of the population of Students from the St. Thomas’ Primary School perform a heart the Caribbean Community Western hemisphere countries is less than 35 years of age. “The warming skit in honour of the Police. (CARICOM) today held a fact alone that the majority of our population is young requires an meeting at OAS headquarters organization like ours to focus on that segment of our society,” in Washington, DC, to discuss Ramdin said, and commented that “if we do not address the ways of collaborating and challenges and opportunities that youth can have in society now, advancing the agenda of youth in the future we’ll have to address other issues regarding security, in the Americas. crime, violence, and unemployment.” The meeting, held in Furthermore, Ramdin advocated for the participation of youth in the advance of the World Youth decision-making processes of the region, and reiterated the Organization’s Conference, was chaired by commitment to help its Member States address the challenges of the OAS Assistant Secretary youth in their countries. “Policy making without the youth is not policy General Albert R. Ramdin; and making for the youth,” he said. CARICOM Assistant Finally, Ramdin reiterated the importance of working together Secretary-General for Human to address the challenges of youth. “We intend to continue our and Social Development; partnership with CARICOM in addressing these issues,” he Edward Greene, and was concluded, recalling that two years ago the OAS General attended by other CARICOM Assembly, under the slogan, “Youth and Democratic Values,” The site of the new Cotton Ground Police Station at Colquhoun officials and OAS specialists; focused on similar themes, and that important commitments were Estate at the entrance of Cotton Ground Village along the Nevis as well as by OAS Member then made involving this segment of the population and its Island Main Road States representatives. It contribution to and participation in democracy. The Labour Spokesman FRIDAY, JUNE 04TH 2010 - NEWS - 17 Don’t Miss the moment U.S. Secretary of State Hilary Clinton to Visit Barbados for Multi-Lateral Meetings ……I am Woman Bridgetown, Barbados, On June 6-8 in Peru, Secretary Cooperation Dialogue held in Washington on May 27, 2010. CHARLESTOWN, Nevis, May 31, 2010. Nevis will be flooded with Tuesday, June 1, 2010 – Secretary Clinton will participate in the Representatives from all beauty and splendor on Friday, June 4, at 4.30 p.m when the six Miss of State Hillary Clinton will travel General Assembly of the CARICOM nations, the Culture Queen and eight Miss Culture Swimwear 2010 contestants are to Peru, Ecuador, Colombia and Organization of American States Dominican Republic, and observer presented to the public at a launch ceremony scheduled to be held at the Barbados from June 6-10 to General Assembly, the Western partner nations participated in a A. L. Evelyn Building in Charlestown. participate in the General Hemisphere’s premier multilateral dialogue that established a This will be the first opportunity for the public to meet this year’s Assembly of the Organization of organization. The Secretary will framework for security contestants. There will be a glamorous display of cultural performances American States (OAS) and then travel to Ecuador and engagement, a declaration of from the primary and secondary schools from 3:30 – 4:30 pm. Under the consult with our regional partners Colombia, meeting with principles, and a plan of action. umbrella theme, “I am Woman” this year’s pageants will place a heavy on issues of shared interest. government leaders in both The CBSI seeks to substantially emphasis on the values and dignity of women and girls. The 2010 Ms Secretary Clinton is scheduled countries. reduce illicit trafficking, increase Culture Pageants’ sub-Committee is encouraging the general public and to visit Barbados June 9-10, 2010, Secretary Clinton’s visit comes public safety and security, and all stakeholders to attend the launch. where she will meet with Caribbean on the heels of the inaugural promote social justice. The Friday June 4, 2010 launch kicks off an exciting weekend of Foreign Ministers and Government Caribbean-U.S. Security launch events. On Saturday June 5th, 2010 the contestants will be treated leaders in Barbados. to a glamorous island wide motorcade which will commence at 2.00 p.m. at the TDC parking lot. The Pageants sub-Committee have partnered with the marketing team of the St. Kitts Music Festival to promote the 14th Annual St Kitts Music Festival. There will be exciting giveaways and prizes at the various stops around the Island main road. The members of the public have an opportunity to see the contestants at various stops where the girls reside among them – Jessups, Cotton Ground, New Castle, Brick Kiln, Butlers, Zion, Market Shop, Prospect, Bath Village and the D R Walwyn Plaza. On Sunday June 6th, 2010 at 9:00 a.m. the contestants will attend a church service at the St. Paul’s Anglican Church after which they will be treated to a delicious brunch and fashion show between 11.00 a.m. and 4.00 p.m. at the Pinneys Beach Hotel. The public is asked to use the opportunity to interact with the contestants. The inaugural 2010 Miss Culture Swimwear Pageant under the theme “I am woman: The Beauty in Me” will be held on August 1, 2010 at the Cultural Complex while the Miss Culture Queen Pageant “I am Woman: I am Every Woman” will be held on August 1, 2010 at the same venue. The contestants aged between 18 and 25 years will vie for the coveted title of Ms. Culture Queen 2010 and the Miss Culture Swimwear 2010 respectively. The contestants’ participation in the pageants increases their self-worth and empowers them to succeed by developing their confidence and their presentation skills. The Miss Culture Queen Pageant has been a major highlight of the annual Culturama Festival held to showcase Nevis’ cultural heritage. Culturama was established in February 1974. Culturama was designed to highlight Nevis’ dynamic arts and culture scene. For further information email: [email protected] or call 1 869 662 6531.

SKNYPA jumps, skips and hops with the children of St. Peters The laughter and squealing of children having fun could be heard from the street outside the St. Peters Community Center. Some 40 children turned out despite the inclement weather to COMCENTAPLAY hosted by the St. Kitts National Youth Parliament Association (SKNYPA) Friday night (May 28). At COMCENTAPLAY – Come to the Community Center and Play with us – old-fashioned games are used to promote a culture of family time and creating safe places for our children to play. It is also used to encourage children to socialize with each other outside of school and to build a spirit of teamwork, cooperation and conflict resolution. The two-hour session began just after 6pm. Members of the group played Mississippi, hand tennis, hop scotch, dominoes and twister with the boys and girls who were predominantly students of the Dean Glasford Primary School. After a competitive game of musical chairs, the group ended the event with a motivational talk from the President of SKNYPA, Jihan Williams. Ms. Williams sat the participants down and asked about their career aspirations. Singers, doctors, footballers and teachers were some of their responses. Ms. Williams told them that in order to reach their goals, they would have to focus on their school work and stay away from crime. She also encouraged them to help people in their communities and to be nice to each other. The children assured her that they liked school and that they knew that crime was a bad thing. Fruits and water were then served to replace the energy spent on having a great time and one of the youngest students left the members inspired after she volunteered to pray to close the event. Then it was time for Sknyparians to wave goodbye to the children and call it a night. 18 - NEWS - The Labour Spokesman FRIDAY, JUNE 04TH 2010 Some 20% of the world’s more women by tobacco related illness not only comes from personal use but WHO Focuses On than 1 billion smokers, are women from that of a significant other through second hand smoke. a figure that is continuously Studies show that in China, where one-third of the world’s adult increasing. smokers live, the tobacco epidemic is almost entirely attributed to males. Women And Young Speaking to Dr. Sharon Less than 3% of women in the country smoke yet more than half of Halliday, a Psychiatrist by Chinese women of reproductive age are regularly exposed to second- Girls For World No profession she stated that the hand smoke. Worldwide, of the approximately 430 000 adult deaths caused tobacco industry is portraying the every year by second-hand smoke, about 64% occur in women. act of smoking as an attractive Dr. Halliday encouraged residents of St. Kitts and Nevis to fully Tobacco Day thing. embrace the WHO’s vision not for just one day but for one’s lifetime so By a Contributor “The WHO is urging females as to not only reduce tobacco usage but eliminate it in its entirety. to not fall into the trap of smoking She advised persons who were unable to resist the temptation of The harmful effects of tobacco marketing to women and young girls because of its portrayal. They are smoking on the 31st of May to seek treatment via their private practitioner were the focus on Monday May 31st, for World No Tobacco Day (WNTD). sending the message to women or the public health center during the Mental Health Clinic days. Created by the World Health Organization (WHO) in 1987, World No that you can do endless things to She said that persons who were unable to stop smoking of their own Tobacco Day seeks to discourage the use of tobacco and tobacco by ensure that your outward free will would have to be given replacement medication. products for a 24-hour period universally. appearance is maintained but Popular tobacco patches or nicotine gums are options to be used Under the theme “Gender and tobacco with an emphasis on marketing practicing smoking will damage but in cases where these were unavailable anti-depressant Bupropion to women”. Particular attention was paid to the increased usage of your internal organs which may would be administered to reduce the need to smoke. tobacco amongst women and young girls. The WHO states that the cause the development of cancer,” “Before prescribing the anti-depressant Bupropion the individual tobacco industry targets women to replace the up to half of current she said. would be evaluated so as to determine the reason or reasons for smoking. users of tobacco who will die eventually of a tobacco-related disease. The threat to the lives of We will also look at these reasons and see how we can enable the person to find an alternative solution to dealing with these issues. Over five million people who die each year from tobacco usage 1.5 by CXC and their value, facilitated million are women. A staggering eight million persons are predicted to Senior Officer Charts e-services including the purchase die of tobacco usage by 2030. of learning support material and Since its inception, World No Tobacco Day has prompted letter Way Forward For CXC accessing CXC services and also writing campaigns to government officials and local newspapers, the provision of interactive portals marches, public debates, local and national publicity campaigns, anti- Examination Body for better learning and teaching. tobacco activist meetings, educational programming, and public art Another area highlighted displays around the world against tobacco use. By a Contributor during the presentation was the During a presentation made at the OTI conference room on improving of the value of Wednesday 2nd June, Registrar Dr. Didacus Jules of regional examining certification offered by CXC. Dr. body Caribbean Examination Council (CXC), expressed the way forward Mr. Jules indicated that one area for his organization. that would improve the According to the Registrar CXC’s mission for the future was to ensure competiveness of CXC and the that the people of the Caribbean were intellectually competitive within Caribbean people that sit the the global market. It was the organization’s goal to make CXC certification exams is determining whether or fully acceptable and academically relevant throughout the world. not the content taught to students “For us to achieve such a feat we have to ensure that our quality and possessed global relevance. standard in regards to certification remains high, we want CXC “One of the things we are certification to act as a diplomatic passport being accepted and insisting on now internally is that recognized by academic organizations world wide,” he said. whether it is the revision of the He indicated that CXC was currently seeking to address this issue in syllabus or the creation of a new various ways one such way includes ensuring that all syllabuses and one we need to first of all take on examinations were comparable to that of international bodies. comprehensive research on what Mr. Jules also made mention of the improvements made to the is happening in that knowledge organizations website www.cxc.org. He said that necessary changes to domain internationally. the website took some 18 months to complete. Mr. Jules disclosed that “This needs to be done to be the process of enhancing the site came out of negative feedback from informed of any international users. approaches and currents then we He said that prior to the improvements made, complaints of the site can in turn make a decision on how not being user friendly, lack of information and slow loading reflected we would adjust this information poorly on the council and so they sort to make corrections. for our Caribbean context. There The newly improved website boasts easily accessible information is no need to re-invent the wheel; on CXC exams, explanations for the various forms of certification offered we just need to make a better wheel than the people who did it before you,” he said. The St. Kitts and Nevis ADVERTISE Association of Florida, Inc. The LABOUR (SNAF) is now accepting SPOKESMAN entries for the 2010 Florida Scholarship Award The winner will receive a $1,000 Scholarship Award towards continued enrollment at an accredited college/university within the state of Florida. This year, we are also offering a $500 Scholarship Award to a High School student from within Broward, Miami-Dade, Monroe and/or Palm Beach county. See attached criteria list. The award recognizes a college/university and high school student who personifies high ethical standards thru leadership, community service and overall academic history. The winners will be announced at the 12th Annual Independence Dinner and Ball on Saturday, September 18th, 2010. For more information, please call 305 945 5989, email: [email protected] or visit our website www.sknaf.org . The Labour Spokesman FRIDAY, JUNE 04TH 2010 - NEWS - 19 Hundreds attend Requiem Mass of past Labour Leaders BASSETERRE, ST. KITTS, JUNE 3RD 2010 (CUOPM) - Stalwarts of the Labour Movement in St. Kitts and Nevis was remembered during the annual Requiem Mass at the St. Paul’s Anglican Church on Sunday 30th May. Hundreds of persons attended the Service to give thanks and praise to Almighty God for the contribution to the Nation and the People of St. Kitts and Nevis by National Heroes, The Right Excellent Sir Robert Llewellyn Bradshaw, The Right Excellent Sir Caleb Azariah Paul Southwell; The Right Excellent Sir Joseph N. France; as well as His Excellency Sir Lee Llewellyn Moore; His Excellency E. St. John Payne; Hon. Clarence Fitzroy Bryant, Hon. Charles E. Mills and others. Father Albert Daniel of the St. Paul’s Parish Church and Pastor Lincoln Connor of the Antioch Baptist Church officiated with Lady Hulda Lawrence at the organ. The National Anthem was sung by Ms. Ava Richards; the First Lesson was read by Prime Minister Hon. Dr. Denzil L. Douglas; the Second Lesson by Deputy Prime Minister Hon. Sam Condor and the Exhortation by Pastor Lincoln Connor. The Prayers of the People was led by Mrs. Corrine Small. Among the congregation were the Governor General, His Excellency Dr. Sir Cuthbert Sebastian and Ministers of Government, Executive and Officers of the St. Kitts-Nevis Trades and Labour Union and the St. Kitts-Nevis Labour party, Representatives of the Diplomatic and Consular Corps and family members.

Cayon Police continue their partnership drive with Key’s Community The command of the Cayon Police Station followed through on its commitment to continue meeting with the people of the district it serves when Sergeant Carl Caines and other officers engaged the villagers of Canada Estate and Key’s Village on Monday night (May 31). Scores of villagers came out to the Key’s Community Centre where they expressed their candid views on crime and other security matters and commended the police for seeking to create a closer partnership with the community. physically present there each Grant said, “I am happy to community dialogue sessions in Under the chairmanship of Mr. Royston Griffin, President of the week. It is hoped that this will know that the force is linking with Cayon on May 17 and expects to Canada/Key’s Community Club, the meeting discussed a number of assist in making the communities the community so that we can conduct two other meetings in activities that will soon be rolled out to foster community spirit and more familiar with the officers who blend our plans, proposals and Ottley’s and in Lodge shortly. At engender the molding and inspiration of the young. serve and protect them. energies. If implements these will the end of the series, a Sergeant Caines praised the community on its levels of organisation Village business man and improve community as the evening communiqué will be released and peace, saying that it was more than two months that there had been educator, Mr. Lloyd Grant was educational, uplifting and outlining Police-Community a report of any kind emanating out of this area. He advised the villagers commended the event as a truly developmental.” Partnership Plan of the Cayon that it will take vigilance and determination to preserve this peace. good idea and described the Sergeant Caines and the District. The Police have agreed to beef up its presence in all the villages of village turn out and participation officers Cayon Police Station the district including Canada Estate and Key’s by having officers as “commendable”. embarked on this series of 20 - NEWS - The Labour Spokesman FRIDAY, JUNE 04TH 2010 bankrupt and have a fare economy. Where them people live, eh? Check It Out: Integrity In Public You mean if PAM had won the government we would not have gone the way of VAT? What really would have become of us? How would Life Not For Grant Nuh? They need to find out why they have taken care of our high national debt? And how would they nobody who comes here wants to have gotten rid of the gang crimes now raging all over the Caribbean? By Sotto Voce leave. Why St. Kitts is still among The truth is PAM had no answers or solutions for anything. They the more preferable places to live did just what they do best – criticize and talk, talk, talk; Answers and When Mrs. Kramla Persad-Bissessar became the new Prime Minister in the Caribbean for Caribbean solutions? Not a clue. of Trinidad & Tobago it was another slap in the face for our local PAM people. The PAM’s tales about our We shall all see, come next month, how PAM deals with Grant’s Party. This is an organisation that talks plenty but fails to back its chat. non-attractiveness with their daily integrity in public life issue at their Convention. It talks the talk, but does not walk the walk. bashings are just a waste. Nobody Coming just a few months after our own General Elections here, and takes them on and their credibility the refusal of the PAM leadership to either promote a female candidate, is really nil. or to nominate a woman to Parliament; all their empty rhetoric now about Which candidate they really women in leadership and politics falls flat with Kittitians. campaigning so vigorously for You mean in these times when women are so prominent in our politics; though? in membership of Parties, in organisation of political events, in populating The last I heard some 5 Fitness Extravaganza the rallies and meetings, and providing the needed support at every candidates wanted the leader out. turn, that PAM could not find one woman to elevate? What a shame and But he say he not going. He Organized To Commemorate disgrace. staying. How could they find the stomach to talk about Mrs. Persad- The leader got his executive led Bissessar’s success? You mean Lindsay Grant and their executive have by 1/4lb Onion to issue a release Caribbean Nutrition Day no shame? As we say loally, their shame-box mash up. of their confidence in his By a Contributor Even when they formed the Opposition Coalition with the CCM and leadership. That did not speak so The Nutrition Unit through the Ministry of Health commemorated got the option to nominate the Opposition Senator to Parliament, they well for a Party that loves to talk Caribbean Nutrition Day by hosting a Fitness Extravaganza at the passed on the selection of a woman. Since the time of Consie Mitcham against corrupt dealings by Independence Square on Tuesday June 1st. as a representative in Parliament, they have shown scant regard and politicians and about integrity in Members of the general public were encouraged to come out on that respect for their own women. public life. Well maybe they throw day to accompany members of the unit to engage in a series of exercises Jonel Rawlins was put to run in Constituency 6 to be trampled upon their own integrity out the being conducted by fitness instructors. by the Prime Minister. She lives in Central Basseterre. Why not give her window. This integrity business Under the theme “Healthy Eating and Active Living, Steps to Health” a run there at that time? They really got no regard and respect for their not for them, only for their the unit promoted the incorporation of some sort of physical activity own women. opponents. It doesn’t apply to into one’s daily routine. That’s why all their talk about Mrs. Persad-Bjussessar is empty and Grant. Over the years the Ministry of Health has been instrumental in the unconvincing. They have absolutely no use for women as leaders, only Well they finally announced as followers and abusers of Labour. their next stage-managed The PAM seems unaffected by political blows and refuse to learn Convention for July at a hotel in (cont’d on page 21) from their own experiences. They campaigned continuously from the Frigate Bay. Those who are waiting 2004 General Elections to the one in January 2010. on Grant to confess and suitably On their “Voices Show” on their FM, they just continuously bashed apologise for the embarrassment the Labour Party and its leaders. Labour is blamed for the gang gun- his famous video continues to homicides and every other negative imaginable under the sun. cause PAMites are in for Since the January Elections, the pace has picked up for the 2015 disappointment. It will not happen. Prison Inmates Voice Elections. We are now daily bombarded with all the negatives. Somehow Money talks, and those 5 who not there are no shortages of pro-PAM hosts on their daily “Voices” to in favour can walk. Training Interests facilitate and promote the continuous bashing of the Labour Party. With such an outcome, Labour One would think the blows in 2004, and more licks in 2010 would give looks set for a 5th term come 2015. By a Contributor them cooler heads. Not at all, everything is wrong with our economy. Grant’s foolishness may be After working with twenty-seven inmates from Her Majesty’s Prison Tourism bad. Housing bad. Governance bad. Nothing good happens in acceptable and tolerable to his for over one year, the Caribbean Healthy Lifestyle Project (CHLP) has St. Kitts, it seems. Yet for all their daily negativity, PAM can’t make a cockeyed executive. But not to St. received the necessary funding through the A Ganar Alliance Program dent on the Labour Party’s strength anywhere. And what does the future Kitts people who saw him live and to assist in the rehabilitation of the group through empowerment and hold? More blows for PAM. They are too dunce politically. in living colour. Something that will employment training. not easily be forgotten. Something According to Terry Morris project coordinator, since the first visit to that will not just go away from the the prison and meeting with the group, suggestions were made by the minds and consciences of our prisoners to get training in specific areas that were important to them. electorate. The sooner he and his Budgeting, stress and anger management and self empowerment were SO TELL ME handlers understand that, the among the suggestions. better for the PAM Party. “The prisoners have not lost interest in our program in the least, By: Jean Thomas The constant attacks on our they have exhibited more enthusiasm than I have and I do not want to be economy for those who wish ill of the one that changes that so I am as committed and I am working as hard Let us not spoil a good thing us are wasted. The whole world as they are,” said Morris. The Official opening has taken place. It is now officially named the has been going through its worst Although the core principles of A Ganar seeks to instill in participants F.T.Williams Highway. Indeed, when I am driving on it I cannot help but recession for centuries. Even values in teamwork, communication, discipline and respect, Morris wonder, how quickly I get from point A to point B it is so smooth and countries that are bigger, wealthier, explained that his group made the decision to train the inmates in quick. and with more natural resources additional areas to equip them with the right behavioral competencies as The road cuts out all the traffic in town and many of us use that than us, have struggled to keep well as make them more well rounded. Highway. I know that it is tempting to speed along the road and I have their heads literally above the Information on conflict resolution, attitude, deportment and etiquette noted that I can get to the airport in a fairly quick time without breaking water. will be made available to the inmates through group work, lectures and the speed limit. Ah yes the speed limit – I know we do not realize we are We have been credited with discussions and video presentations. going above the limit because it is so good to be going without let or surviving the worst of its impact As part of the A Ganar Alliance Program prisoners allowed to leave hindrance. in spite of our high national debt the prison premises will take part in an internship program that will allow It is a lovely stretch of road, and this road eases the traffic congestion situation. them the opportunity to get hands on experience in the job areas of their in the heart of town. Alas however, some of us drive so fast on the road But some people are quite interest. This aspect of the program will train the inmates so that upon and if we are not careful we could become guilty of committing many upset that we have not gone under release they can seek gainful employment which would allow them to offences. When I use the F.T.Williams highway, I keep my eyes on the and that we are still holding our make a meaningful contribution to the economy and the society. speedometer. To begin, I think it costs me enough in taxes to drive – own in the midst of the economic Prison officers and members from the Police and the Defence Forces license fees, insurance tax, drivers license and we all know the other storm. They accuse finance will accompany the inmates while on attachment as well as during costs incurred in having and driving a vehicle. But personally, I hate to Ministry of issuing false and activities where the inmates would have to leave the prison. pay more to the government treasury by having to pay an additional fee bogus figures. They don’t The CHLP is currently in the process of seeking additional funding for speed driving. I cannot afford that additional cost. understand how we are still making that would cover their project long after the life of A Ganar Alliance. This So tell me, do you enjoy paying more than you already have to? I hay as it were. All their doom and would ensure that the inmates were exposed to academic studies, an know that I do not enjoy paying out more, so if you see me on the gloom talk and predictions are not area in which they have voiced their interest. highway, even though the way may be clear and I am tempted to go a materialising. Yet they persist in All the prisoners with in the group are expected to be released by little faster I try to resist, because I hate to pay out more than I have to. peddling their hogwash that we are March 2011. The Labour Spokesman FRIDAY, JUNE 04TH 2010 - COMMENTARY - 21 Friday afternoon. Matches were Respect cannot be bought. scheduled for Saturday against the top team and Sunday against the It must be earned - Final Chapter National Team. Official word was received that I would referee the There are so many of us travelling the journey of life, who are seeking northern Recreating Ground a first match on Saturday. short cuts to fame and fortune and are trying all kinds of things in order Sandy Pointer whom I knew well Saturday came and I refereed to earn the respect of our fellow men. stopped me and said “Boy, we the mat, grateful that I was so The Police Officer cannot earn the respect of his friends by giving have a problem down here in our honoured. After the match ended, them the name of his source of information. They would distrust him and local league and everybody is a group of men came up to me and word would leak out that he is a traitor to the high ideals of the organization saying only you can solve it. I said that if I did not referee the he works for. asked what the problem is and was BY EARL CLARKE second match, they would not be There would be whispers behind his back and his fellow workers told that two teams were tied with playing. They were the National would be uncomfortable working with him, for they would have to watch the same goal difference and Recreation ground. I was led on to French side. I told them that I am their backs. points. Both teams were saying the field of play. I officiated satisfied for the one match and I The Magistrates, the Judge, the Juror, cannot go against their that only you could referee the without any problems. I was did not come to create confusion. consciences and five verdicts based on their social association, rather play off. I asked about security and accorded a rousing send off by They insisted and went to speak than on the rules of the laws of the land. We might be congratulated, he assured me that that would be officials, spectators and players. to the authorities. Word came back applauded, slapped on the back by our social partners, but our mighty taken care of. I told the gentleman In 1985, I was sacked form my that I would referee the second lives, when we are all alone, might be more conflicting, tormented, to make it official. He gave the job at Social Security. In 1986, with game. During the second game, disastrous than the present oil eruption in the Gulf of Mexico, which crowd the thumps up and assistance from Peter Jenkins and Keith Evelyn of St. Peters let go a promises to be the worst disaster America and the surrounding islands everybody began clapping. Dr. Mervyn Laws, I opened the flying tackle at a St. Martin player. now face. A few days later an official first Commercial Gym in the If that tackle had connected! I There are more conflicts waging within us than on the International letter was handed to me asking me Federation. The St. Peter’s gave him a Red Card. scene. There are more unsolved murders inside of us than is recorded on to referee the game. There was a Football Club was ravelling to St. At the end of the game, after I any police blotter intentionally. We caused them and we will have to big match the Sunday in Martin to engage the French had cleaned and changed, I came solve them. Basseterre when I journeyed to National Team and the top club in out of the Referee’s Room to find At the end of my last article I was painting a scenario of a Referee Sandy Point to referee the Play- two matches. I was invited to that the park was still filled with who was refereeing a match involving a team from his home village. I Off. I was met beside the St. Anne’s prepare the team physically, people waiting at the exit. As I must point out to upcoming Referees that you must not become conscious Anglican Church where spectators mentally and fitness wise. I would passed, they asked if they could of the origin of the team. Your task is to referee a football or soccer match and supporters lined the sides of accompany them as their physio. speak to me. They asked me where between two teams. To do otherwise is to create complications for the road, awaiting my arrivals. My Before leaving for St. Martin, the I was from. I told them St. Kitts. yourself. Just focus on refereeing two teams. vehicle was escorted into the team encouraged me to walk with They asked where the team was Apparently this particular Referee was not living up to this adage my referee’s gear since I referee in from. I said St. Kitts. And you gave and so, when an infringement occurred inside the 18-yards box which in St. Kitts. We journeyed to St. a Red Card? I asked them if they my opinion merited a penalty kick, he brought the ball outside the boss Martin and I witnessed the players saw the play. They all shook my to give a free kick. A spectator came from behind the rope, took the ball Fitness discussing with the French hand, patted me on the shoulder out of his hand and placed it inside the penalty box. At no time, in order officials to allow me to referee one and said “Plenty of respect to you, to take the heat off him, resorted to or sought the advice or opinion of Extravaganza match. The day of arrival was a Referee.” the Linesman. So a putting the ball inside the box and a taking our ensured until the Organized To Referee finally gave a free kick outside the 18-yard box. Needless to say, he lost control of the game and he ended up having to be escorted off In One radio 1 the field of play. This same Referee when he went to the Verchilds Playing Commemorate Field, at the end of the game, would sit around the ground with the In Tuned With 94.1FM players and point out why he blew for this and why ne blew for that. Caribbean Two teams were tied for goal averages and goal points. The teams went to Mr. Williams and informed him that they did not want this particular Nutrition Day Referee to referee their match. As a matter of fact, they requested a Referee who did not referee a match in that League for the year, trying to (cont’d from page 20 St. Kitts To See Return Of buy the respect and admiration of the players, only to lose it on a large scale. The Referee, for whom both teams requested, went down on a promotion of healthy eating as a Softball Cricket League Sunday afternoon. Both teams informed him that they had requested means of improving one’s length him to do the game. They were very grateful to him. They played their of life. The Ministry is taking the By a Contributor hearts out and the results of the game were accepted. stance now to encourage the After a two year break of Softball Cricket being hosted in St. Kitts, There were refreshments at the end of the game. The Referee and addition of exercise to the plans are being made to resume the annual event in June of this year. Linesmen exited the field and returned to Basseterre. The regular Referee equation as taking one step closer The hiatus was the result of a loss in organizing members as past was made to look and feel foolish, but, you seem, dear reader, you just to achieving a healthier life. sponsor Cable and Wireless transitioned to the company now known as cannot buy respect. You have to earn it. There is no short cut to acquiring High rates of a number of health LIME. it. issues including obesity, diabetes Ricky Clarke, League Coordinator stated that the organizing One Wednesday afternoon, I journeyed to Sandy Point Recreation and high blood pressure have committee was currently seeking sponsorship and it was his hope that Field by the Pogson Hospital to referee a Second Division Match – been reported amongst Caribbean past sponsors would come onboard re-establishing the partnership that Sandy Point Football Team vs. Basseterre High School, coached by Mr. people. they once had. He appealed to the most recent sponsors of the games Clement Hicks. The players were playing alright, but there was always Chief Medical Officer within Carib Brewery Ltd, to return their support to the league. grave encroachment unto the field of play. I stopped the game on the Federation, Dr. Patrick Martin, Clarke indicated that in past years the league saw participation from numerous occasions to get the spectators off the field of play. I kept said that it was his hope that the over twenty teams, both male and female. He said that a similar turnout warning that I was going to blow off the game. commemoration of Caribbean is expected this year as the league was anticipated on an annual basis. I could not control my game and I always like to be in control, so I Nutrition Day would refocus the During the series participating teams would go against each other in 15 blew it off. Immediately I was stoned and called “cheating Basseterre minds of persons on health issues. overs per side matches. man Earle Clarke. No officials from the Sandy Point Football Association “The thinking that one can lose “We have a meeting that is scheduled for Thursday afternoon at came to my rescue or the High School which hailed from Basseterre. The weight healthily without exercising 4:30pm at the Sports Club at LIME Needsmust where we are hoping to Basseterre High School had to catch a bus to Basseterre and so did I. is false moreover the claim that one get feedback from interested teams. After the meeting information This meant that all fixture matches would have to be played in the can use a pill to achieve healthy gathered will allow us to put the necessary things in place to host the opponent’s area and this could present financial burden to Sandy Point. weight loss is also absolutely false, league,” he said. The Officials requested a meeting with the Referees Association. We there is no substitute for exercise In addition Clarke explained that the number of teams participating in laid the problem on the table. It was agreed that Referees would return to and what people should this year’s league would determine whether or not the teams would be Sandy Point after the Football Officials pledged proper security understand is that exercise should zoned. arrangements. The agreement was communicated to the SKNFA and become part of their regular The cap for first place winnings awarded in the past has EC$1000 per matches were resumed. The Referees were taken care of. The spectators routine,” he said. category. Second place teams received prize monies to the sum of EC$700 behaved and things went well. June 1st marked the 6th while third place winners would receive a smaller amount. Prizes for One day I was driving through Sandy Point on my way to massage celebration of Caribbean Nutrition outstanding performances would also be given in categories such as some tourists at the Golden Lemon in Dieppe Bay. When I reached the Day. MVP, Best Bats Man, Best Bowler and other areas. 22 - NEWS - The Labour Spokesman FRIDAY, JUNE 04TH 2010 Former Champs, St. Paul’s extend congratulations to New Champs, New Town President: Donald Freeman South Africa 2010 Match Schedule Vice President: Leroy Francis Group A Secretary: Crios Freeman Match Date - Time Venue Results Treasurer: Dwyer Edmeade Tel # 1-(869)-669-6989 1 11/06 10:00 Johannesburg - JSC South Africa Mexico 2 11/06 14:30 Cape Town Uruguay France May 31, 2010 17 16/06 14:30 Tshwane/Pretoria South Africa Uruguay Ms Sharisa Tuckett 18 17/06 14:30 Polokwane France Mexico Secretary 33 22/06 10:00 Rustenburg Mexico Uruguay TDC Newtown Football Club 34 22/06 10:00 Mangaung / Bloemfontein France South Africa Basseterre St. Kitts Group B Match Date - Time Venue Results Dear Ms Tuckett: 3 12/06 10:00 Johannesburg - JEP Argentina Nigeria The St. Paul’s Football takes this opportunity to congratulate your 4 12/06 07:30 Nelson Mandela Bay/Port Elizabeth Korea Republic Greece club on your resounding and emphatic capture of the 2009-2010 Digicel 19 17/06 10:00 Mangaung / Bloemfontein Greece Nigeria Sponsored SKNFA Premier Division Championship. 20 17/06 07:30 Johannesburg - JSC Argentina Korea Republic Securing an unparallel fourth (4th) Premier Division Title and 35 22/06 14:30 Durban Nigeria Korea Republic thirteenth (13th) National Championship is no easy feat and is testimony 36 22/06 14:30 Polokwane Greece Argentina to your hard work, sacrifice and dedication. As recent holders of the coveted title we are keenly aware of what it Group C takes to capture and defend a National Championship. Match Date - Time Venue Results On behalf of myself, and my club please convey to your executive 5 12/06 14:30 Rustenburg England USA committee, technical staff, players and your proud committee our fervent 6 13/06 07:30 Polokwane Algeria Slovenia wish that you will have a successful reign. 22 18/06 10:00 Johannesburg - JEP Slovenia USA 23 18/06 14:30 Cape Town England Algeria Regards, 37 23/06 10:00 Nelson Mandela Bay/Port Elizabeth Slovenia England 38 23/06 10:00 Tshwane/Pretoria USA Algeria Donald Freeman Group D President Match Date - Time Venue Results 7 13/06 14:30 Durban Germany Australia 8 13/06 10:00 Tshwane/Pretoria Serbia Ghana 21 18/06 07:30 Nelson Mandela Bay/Port Elizabeth Germany Serbia SKNOC Consultant off 24 19/06 10:00 Rustenburg Ghana Australia 39 23/06 14:30 Johannesburg - JSC Ghana Germany to Scotland 40 23/06 14:30 Nelspruit Australia Serbia Consultant to the St Kitts and Nevis Olympic Committee, Dr Christine Group E Walwyn departed for Glasgow, Scotland to attend the 3rd Commonwealth Games sport Development Conference, to be held in Glasgow Scotland Match Date - Time Venue Results from June 2nd and 3rd, 2010 under the theme “Achieving Sustainable 9 14/06 07:30 Johannesburg - JSC Netherlands Denmark Development – Building capacity in Communities, clubs and NGOs”. 10 14/06 10:00 Mangaung / Bloemfontein Japan Cameroon This two (2) day conference which is being organized by the Glasgow 25 19/06 07:30 Durban Netherlands Japan City Council in collaboration with the Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth 26 19/06 14:30 Tshwane/Pretoria Cameroon Denmark Games Organising Committee will focus on the following topics: 43 24/06 14:30 Rustenburg Denmark Japan 1. Recruiting, training and retaining volunteers 44 24/06 14:30 Cape Town Cameroon Netherlands 2. Developing sports programmes for sustainable personal and social development Group F 3. Models for sustainability of sport-for-development organisations Match Date - Time Venue Results 4. Increasing capacity in voluntary organisations 11 14/06 14:30 Cape Town Italy Paraguay On this occasion, experts from the whole world will highlight the fact 12 15/06 07:30 Rustenburg New Zealand Slovakia that practicing sport is our common aim: placing sport everywhere at the 27 20/06 07:30 Mangaung / Bloemfontein Slovakia Paraguay service of harmonious development of human beings and thus 28 20/06 10:00 Nelspruit Italy New Zealand contributing to their well being. 41 24/06 10:00 Johannesburg - JEP Slovakia Italy The congress will also seek to explore a number of approaches to 42 24/06 10:00 Polokwane Paraguay New Zealand aspects of organisational development and sustainability relevant to organisations involved in the delivery of, or supporting those delivering Group G sports programmes. Match Date - Time Venue Results In related NOC news, Mr St Clair Hodge, Volleyball Coach and Player 13 15/06 10:00 Nelson Mandela Bay/Port Elizabeth Côte d’Ivoire Portugal is scheduled to represent the Federation at the 13th Edition of the World 14 15/06 14:30 Johannesburg - JEP Brazil Korea DPR Sports for all Congress, to be held in Jyvaskyla, Finland from June 14th 29 20/06 14:30 Johannesburg - JSC Brazil Côte d’Ivoire to 17th, 2010. 30 21/06 07:30 Cape Town Portugal Korea DPR Amongst topics to be discussed at this four day congress are: 45 25/06 10:00 Durban Portugal Brazil 1. Is inactivity a global phenomenon? 46 25/06 10:00 Nelspruit Korea DPR Côte d’Ivoire 2. Sport for All - is it a reality? 3. Economic considerations of Sport for All Group H 4. Health issues as primary reasons for choosing sport for all programs. Match Date - Time Venue Results 5. The role of physical activity guidelines in preventing physical 15 16/06 07:30 Nelspruit Honduras Chile inactivity. 16 16/06 10:00 Durban Spain Switzerland 6. Multisectoral approach to promote Sport for All at governmental 31 21/06 10:00 Nelson Mandela Bay/Port Elizabeth Chile Switzerland level 32 21/06 14:30 Johannesburg - JEP Spain Honduras 47 25/06 14:30 Tshwane/Pretoria Chile Spain 48 25/06 14:30 Mangaung / Bloemfontein Switzerland Honduras The Labour Spokesman FRIDAY, JUNE 04TH 2010 - SPORTS COMMENTARY - 23 from the rest f the NBA finals On the War Path! for years. Sports Commentary This will be the 12th Finals WITH War! It will be all-out-war! After the drudging by the Celtics, meeting between the two “with traffic snarled and no police escort to take them to their franchises. When they’re hotel, the Lakers could do nothing but sit and stew. 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The Visit Peter’s website WWW.goadriens.com. that must be taken, the punishment that must be meted, that is rivalry, however, was sparked driving the adrenaline of the current Lakers basketballers in this when the Celtics knocked off In Game 3, the Lakers beat the of the Lakers. For the Celtics, Rajon Rondo is a much improved point renewed battle with the Boston Celtics! the Lakers six times in eight Celtics 87–81. In the game Paul You just cannot afford tom miss a game; a quarter; a pass, a Pierce made only 2 of his 14 field guard (if not a star) over 2008 - how years in the 1960s. Those series the Lakers defend him will be key foul; indeed a moment not even the twinkle of the eye! goals. Kevin Garnett also included Boston’s Bill Russell to the series. The 2010 NBA Finals between the defending champions, the struggled, scoring 12 points. Ray and Bob Cousy versus Los Allen, the other member of Many factors could decide Los Angeles Lakers and the 2008 champions, the Boston Celtics, Angeles’ Elgin Baylor and Jerry Boston’s “Big 3”, scored 25 points. which team is to become the 2010 started at the Staple Centre (Los Angeles) last night (Thursday West. Saša Vujacic scored 20 points in NBA champion – among them June 3, 2010) while we were going to press. The two basketball The rivalry picked up in the 28 minutes and Kobe Bryant injuries, referees’ malfeasance, celebrated franchises are playing the NBA Title in the best of 1980s thanks to Magic Johnson scored a series-high 36 points, inadequate adjustments and re- seven. and Larry Bird. There were three leading the Lakers to their first win adjustments by the coaching The two legendary teams are really on the warpath! They are Finals meetings then between the in the series. staffs. But these situations could locked in the traditional battle that have separated the two teams Celtics who were then viewed as In Game 4, the Celtics have the greatest impact on tough, hard-working and completed the largest comeback in determining the outcome. predominantly white while the NBA Finals History by battling First, how Celtics defend Kobe Lakers were perceived as back from a 24-point deficit in the - Boston will employ all of kind of Hollywood glamour, show-boaters second quarter (down 21 to 45) and methods to prevent Kobe from and mostly black. The “Beat L.A.” a 20-point deficit in the third getting comfortable and take chant that we hear in the Garden quarter (down 50 to 70) to win the command of the series. as was well as the “Boston Sucks” game 97–91. Second, how Ron Artest taunt at the Staple Centre was born In Game 5, the Lakers again matches up with Paul Pierce – in that socio-political milieu. jumped out to a quick start, leading Pierce must execute sufficient Before Michael Jordan (of the by as many as 19 in the second drives to the rim to soften up Ron Chicago Bulls) took over the NBA, quarter. However, Boston again Artest’s muscular defense. If PP is it was Bird and Magic who saved made a furious comeback and successful in so doing, he’ll create the league with their impassioned closed the halftime deficit to three. the space he needs to launch his rivalry. The Lakers would build their lead deadly step-back jumpers. The Boston Celtics and Los back up to 14 in the 4th quarter, Third, how Lakers control Angeles Lakers made up 13 of the but the Celtics again came back to Rajon Rondo - They must limit possible 20 NBA Finals tie the game at 90-90. Lakers went Boston’s open-court and early- appearances from the 1979-1980 to on to win 103-98, and in the offense opportunities. The only 1988-1989 seasons. The Boston process, sending the series back ways to accomplish this are to take Celtics went 3-2 and Los Angeles to Boston. care of the ball and also to shoot a Lakers went 5-3 in NBA Finals In Game 6, Kobe Bryant jumped high percentage. This means being appearances. The two teams went out with a hot shooting hand in patient in running the triangle while head-head in the 1984, 1985 and the first quarter and scored 11 also avoiding risky passes and 1987 NBA Finals. Many attribute points, including hitting 3 out of 4 forced shots. each team’s success to Larry Bird from beyond the 3-point line. But Fourth, how Pau Gasol and and Earvin “Magic” Johnson. offensive contributions from other Andrew Bynum respond to the Earvin “Magic” Johnson was MVP Lakers players were few and far brute force of the Celtics - Andrew 3 times (1987, 1989, 1990) and Larry between and the Celtics defense Bynum was injured and did not Bird was MVP 3 times (1984–1986) tightened and finished the quarter play in the 2008 championship during the 1979-1980 to 1988-1989 with a 24-20 lead. The Celtics series. His presence will absorb NBA seasons. thoroughly dominated the some of Kendrick’s aggressive In 2008, the Celtics and the clinching game of their 17th defense and, no doubt, hang some Lakers faced off in the NBA Finals championship by the final score early fouls on the Celtics’ starting for the first time in 21 years, of 131-92. Individually, Celtics center. Gasol’s height and length presenting the rivalry to a whole Captain Paul Pierce was named over Glen Davis will also enable new generation of basketball fans. MVP of the series while Ray Allen him to be a constant threat on the In Game 1 of the 2008 Finals, Paul tied single game record for three offensive glass. Pierce came back after suffering a pointers made in the clincher with Fifth, how tough and effective knee injury earlier in the game, and seven, in the process breaking the is Lamor Odom against Kevin took over the game for a 98-88 record for three pointers made in a garnet. In his diminished physical Celtics win. There was much NBA Finals series with 22. The 39 state, Garnett will have a difficult controversy about whether he was point differential in Game 6 was the time keeping up with Odom. The actually injured though because largest in a clinching game in NBA results of this matchup will depend he came back minutes after having Finals history and the second to a great deal on Odom’s focus, been carried off the floor. Some largest margin overall for any outside shooting and overall thought he faked the injury to fire Finals game. activity. up his team. With the Lakers losing to However, because of Garnett’s In Game 2, the Celtics built a the Celtics two years ago, it’s safe super-high release, not even 24-point lead early in the fourth to say the rivalry has been reborn. Odom’s length will hinder his quarter. However, the Lakers hit a Unlike 2008, the Lakers have jumpers. large number of three-pointers and home-court advantage – they have My prediction is Lakers in scored 41 in the final quarter, the first two games at the Staple 7! What is your prediction? Join cutting Boston’s lead to two Centre. Some new players for both the fun, see the contest on ABC. points late in the game. The Celtics teams have entered the Finals You dare not miss a moment! won 108–102. picture, most notably Ron Artest 24 The Labour Spokesman FRIDAY, JUNE 04TH 2010 The Labour Spokesman FRIDAY, JUNE 04TH 2010 25 However, the casualties suffered by New Town did not stop them from achieving their desired goal for themselves St. Kitts prepares New Town and the large enthusiastic fans in attendance. They started the victory celebrations long before the Referee finally blew off the game and the party continued for West Indies wins Premier after the presentation of trophies awards that followed. Scores of the jubilant fans took to the street – tramping behind the popular “ion band” from Warner Park to their vs. South Africa Division hometown in George Street, where they celebrated the victory in grand style with their winning team right down until early Sunday morning. cricket test match championship; This is the fourth time since the Play Off system was By Melissa Amsterdam introduced some years ago by the St. Kitts Football Association (SKNFA) that New Town have won the The Warner Park Cricket committee has everything crowns off championship . All together they have won an unparallel 15 Stadium will be the venue of under control, weather Premier Division Championships since the inception of the the second test match permitting,” Hector assured. Club. between the West Indies He also mentioned that season with They completed the League as front runners in both and South Africa to be held the greatest problem he rounds of the competition and topped the Play Offs with 7 here from June 18th – 22nd, foresees is being able to points from the three matches played, edging out the 2010. adequately fill the grounds. two trophies Defending Champions, S.L. Horsfords St. Paul’s in the final The members of the St. “As you are aware we T.D.C. Suzuki New Town United on Saturday night last, game leading up to the “Best of Three Finals”. Kitts Cricket Association have lost all of our matches May 29th, captured their second championship trophy for T.D.C. Suzuki United also emerged as the 2009/2010 (SKCA) Local Organizing to date and hopefully the the season, when they convincingly defeated the St. Peter’s SKNFA Knock Out Champions, after a decisive 2 nil victory Committee (LOC) on West Indies will win the first Football Team by 4 goals to 1, at the Warner Park Football over St. Paul’s a few weeks ago. Tuesday June 1st, during a test match in Trinidad so that Stadium to become the 2009/2010 SKNFA Digicel Premier The victory motorcade is planned for this Saturday, June press briefing gave details there will be crowds here at Division League Champions. 5th, 2010. on the well anticipated test Warner Park,” the Chairman Thousands of football fans braved the weather to The two honourees of the St. Kitts-Nevis Football match between the two said. witness the game. But, rain could not stop play or prevent Association, at last Saturday’s game were Deputy Prime teams. According to the Vice New Town team from wrapping up the series in their second Minister the Hon. Sam Condor and Mr. Elston Tucket, both The event follows the President of the St. Kitts encounter of the Best of Three series which was off to an former outstanding national players and coaches. successful staging of the Cricket Association, Steve exciting start on Wednesday, May 26th with a 3-nil victory Mr. Condor, a former Minister responsible for Sports World 20Twenty female Saunders, “The SKCA is in their favour. here, was instrumental in the construction of the Warner cricket tournament here at very excited to be hosting Despite an early goal, scored by St. Peter’s striker Park Football Stadium. They were both honoured for their the same venue last month. the Digicel Series matches Kirkland Harris in the first minute of the game, they inflicted significant contribution to the development of football in Clement O’Garro, PRO here in St. Kitts”. the 4-1 drubbing on their opponents, defying the heavy the Federation. for the event said that He told media personnel showers that persisted throughout the 90 minutes of play. excitement for the test match that he was very confident The New Town warriors responded with two quick goals is brewing. with the outstanding job which came from Orlando “Ack” Mitchum in the 26th minute get some winnings at our O’Garro has high hopes being done by the and Ian “Rumpy” Lake in the 31st minute, to end the first purchasing tickets on venue here on St. Kitts,” that the staging of this test Organizing Committee, half of the match 2-1 (in their favour). Wednesday 9th or Laws remarked. match in St. Kitts will which is a representation of And, they stepped up the pressure in the second half Wednesday 16th will be As Marketing Manager, produce satisfactory results the West Indies Cricket with the two additional goals coming from Jason Isaac in able to win fabulous prizes. Laws said that there are lots adding that he and his team Board. the 77th minute and Zevon Archibald in the 80th minute. Ticket prices are very of prizes and giveaways for would like the West Indian “We have to ensure that The game thereafter became very physical and the reasonable. For the opening patrons. Team not only to win the we deliver to the usual champions had their squad reduced to eight (8) after 3 of of the games, Friday 18th There will be a catch to match but the Series. standards,” Saunders their key players were issued Red Cards by Referee James June tickets will be sold for win promotion, in which The Chairman of the insisted. Matthew – Jason Isaac in the 85th minute, Shashi Isaac in EC$25.00 Stands, EC$15.00 patrons could win a handset Local Organizing Committee He also mentioned that the 87th minute and Keithroy Saddler in the 90th minute. Grounds and EC$30.00 and there will also be (LOC), Auckland Hector the Organizing Committee Yellow Cards were also issued to Alexis “Lecky” Saddler Players Pavilion. random Top-up Giveaways. said, “We have a strong has also been working very in the 26th minute and Jerome Richards and Rondell Brookes Saturday 19th and So far Digicel has organizing team and the closely with the Ministry of in 66th and 72nd minutes respectively. Sunday 20th June tickets plans have been Sports to ensure that the rewarded one contestant will range from EC$40.00 progressing nicely. The event which is to be hosted with a trip to Jamaica which Stands, EC$20.00 Grounds, teams are scheduled to shortly has a smooth run. was changed at the last and EC $45.00 Players arrive here on St. Kitts on “We think that we are in comfortable where we are at optimistic about the test minute to Trinidad – due to Pavilion. June 15th. an advantageous position the moment,” Saunders said match scheduled to be held the unrest in Jamaica – to Then Monday 21st He explained that the simply because we recently concerning the preparation here. From her statistics, witness the first game of the tickets will revert to the arrangements for the teams came out of the ICC process. since the West Indies has Series. prices that were set for June on their arrival on St. Kitts 20Twenty Female West Digicel Marketing played in St. Kitts they have Organizers also said that 18th. No ticket prices have and measures for their Indies Tournament,” Vive Manager, Sharez Laws was only lost twice. there will be promotions yet been set for the final day security are being finalized. President Saunders said. also at the press briefing. “I am being hopeful that aimed at ticket buyers. of the Test Match – “The organizing “We are very happy and Laws said that Digicel is when they do come here we Anyone in the line Tuesday June 19th. 26 - SPORTS - The Labour Spokesman FRIDAY, JUNE 04TH 2010 HIV/AIDS: Civil Nevis, Saint Lucia, and St. Vincent and the Grenadines. The deadline for All set for start of submission of the proposal is August 19, 2010. Society active Didier explained in the press statement that OECS member states Sagicor WICB High involvement in have been previous beneficiaries in 2005 with a 5- year Round 3 Grant seeking Global which saw approximately US$ 7.5M support for HIV&AIDS programmes. These included treatment, care and support, availability of free Performance Centre Fund sought antiretroviral drugs (ARVs) and opportunistic infection (OI) drugs; A new phase of cricket in the West Indies will be unveiled on The OECS Region is in the prevention of mother to child transmission (PMTCT) programmes and Monday with the start of the Sagicor West Indies Cricket Board process of submitting a second facilities for comprehensive clinical staging and mangement of HIV. High Performance Centre. The Centre will be based at the 3Ws Global Fund Grant for HIV/AIDS, The OECS Regional Coordinating Mechanism (OECSRCM) and the Tuberculosis and Malaria Secretariat of Organisation of the Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) is Oval at the Cave Hill Campus of the University of the West Indies (GFATM), for the management of responding to the Round 10 call for proposals by the the Global Fund to in Barbados and is geared towards refining the skills and charting HIV/AIDS in its six member Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria (GFATM), issued recently to the way forward in the development of 15 of the best young countries, according to a Press ensure the sustainability of the HIV&AIDS programmes within its member cricketers in the region. statement issued by the Director states. The Global Fund is an international financing institution that President of the West Indies Cricket Board, Dr Julian Hunte, of the HIV/AIDS Regional invests the world’s money to save lives. To date, it has committed US$ outlined the details behind the Sagicor West Indies Cricket HPC. Coordinating Unit, Ms. Joan Didier 19.3 billion in 144 countries to support large-scale prevention, treatment “This is a very significant step forward in the future and Health Planner, Nicole Slack and care programmes against the three diseases. development of cricket in the Caribbean. As everyone if fully Liburd. Mobilization efforts have begun with a meeting hosted by the aware, West Indies cricket has faced several challenges and we Integral to this process is the Regional Coordinating Mechanism and OECS Secretariat through its are taking steps to ensure that were harness and nurture the talent nomination of 2 individuals per HIV/AIDS Project Unit (HAPU) during the week of May 17-21, 2010 in country who will form the Country Saint Lucia. At that meeting the current Global Fund Round 3 Grant was that we see in this cricket-loving region. We have assembled an Coordinating Mechanism (CCM). reviewed, challenges and gaps identified, and an action plan devised to excellent group of young men to form part of the future of West One of these individuals MUST be support the process. Indies cricket and I want to wish then all the best,” he said. a member of a non-governmental In an effort to ensure member states’ full participation and compliance “Gone are the days when you could dominate world sport on organization (NGO). Under the to the requirements of the proposal submission, the RCM will be soliciting talent alone, so we know that in order to compete with the other current grant, Mr. Elvis Newton input from countries through national consultations involving various teams on the world stage, we have to look closely at the (government representative) and sectors of the population including infected and affected populations development of our young players, and provide them with the Pastor Leroy Matthew (NGO (people living with HIV/AIDS (PLHIV), vulnerable groups including men skills and equip them with the tools to do the job. This is what we representative) represent St. Kitts/ having sex with men (MSM); sex workers; the public and private sectors aim to do at the Sagicor West Indies Cricket HPC.” Nevis. The two nominated and other civil society groups. The first groups of 15 young cricketers were selected from members will also be a part of the The Round 10 funding will focus on the strengthening of the health National Advisory Council on HIV/ systems and civil society. Prevention with special emphasis on key players across the regions, who were nominated by their local AIDS (NACHA). At a regional affected populations including men who have sex with men (MSM), sex cricket board. They are: Shamarh Brooks, Jason Holder, Shane level, these persons will form part workers, and substance users will also benefit from the new round of Dowrich (Barbados), Kyle Corbin, Kevin McClean (Combined of the OECS Regional funding, Campuses & Colleges), Brandon Bess, Ravindra Chandrika, Coordinating Mechanism for HIV/ Veerasammy Permaul (Guyana), Nkrumah Bonner, Andre Creary AIDS. Senior Officer Charts Way Forward For (Jamaica), Kieran Powell, Devon Thomas (Leeward Islands), “In an effort to ensure Shannon Gabriel (Trinidad and Tobago) Keron Cottoy, Delorn transparency, the GFATM requires CXC Examination Body Johnson (Windward Islands). that all interested NGO’s hold a By a Contributor The Head Coach and Director for the Sagicor West Indies meeting with the goal of During a presentation made at the OTI conference room on Wednesday 2nd June, Registrar Dr. Didacus Jules of regional examining Cricket HPC is Toby Radford. As a cricketer, he represented nominating one (1) member for consideration for selection to the body Caribbean Examination Council (CXC), expressed the way forward Middlesex for several seasons in the English County Cricket CCM. A similar process will occur for his organization. Championship and after retiring from the game, distinguished in St. Kitts, after which one According to the Registrar CXC’s mission for the future was to ensure himself as the head of the Academy at the Middlesex County meeting will be held during where that the people of the Caribbean were intellectually competitive within Cricket Club. He was also Head Coach at Middlesex when they an election will occur and one (1) the global market. It was the organization’s goal to make CXC certification won the domestic Twenty20 Tournament and a National Coach NGO representative for St. Kitts/ fully acceptable and academically relevant throughout the world. with the England and Wales Cricket Board. Nevis will be selected,” Liburd “For us to achieve such a feat we have to ensure that our quality and Radford said it is an honour to work with the emerging players in stated. standard in regards to certification remains high, we want CXC Caribbean. She further said that the certification to act as a diplomatic passport being accepted and He noted: “I know the people of the West Indies are very process must be finalized in St. recognized by academic organizations world wide,” he said. passionate about the game of cricket and so am I. I am really Kitts/Nevis by June 13th, 2010. To He indicated that CXC was currently seeking to address this issue in looking forward to working with this excellent group of young expedite this process, The Nevis various ways one such way includes ensuring that all syllabuses and examinations were comparable to that of international bodies. men, who I believe will form the future of West Indies cricket. HIV/AIDS Coordinating Unit will hold a meeting at The Red Cross Mr. Jules also made mention of the improvements made to the They are all very talented and eager and enthusiastic, and what Building on Monday May 31st, organizations website www.cxc.org. He said that necessary changes to we do is hone their individual skills, while at the same time, prepare 2010 between 9:00a.m.-10:30a.m. the website took some 18 months to complete. Mr. Jules disclosed that them to represent the region in cricket and recapture West Indian “We ask that 2-3 the process of enhancing the site came out of negative feedback from glory.” representatives from your users. Dr Ernest Hilaire, Chief Executive Office of the WICB, noted organization attend, to be further He said that prior to the improvements made, complaints of the site that the Sagicor West Indies Cricket HPC is a significant step educated on the matter. This not being user friendly, lack of information and slow loading reflected forward and is part of the overall masterplan to “return the West meeting will also serve as your poorly on the council and so they sort to make corrections. Indies team to the top tier of world cricket.” organization’s meeting to The newly improved website boasts easily accessible information Dr Hilaire continued: “We are fully aware that this goal cannot be nominate your representative, on CXC exams, explanations for the various forms of certification offered achieved overnight. Therefore we are putting the systems in place. We where minutes will also have to be by CXC and their value, facilitated e-services including the purchase of know the formula. Now we have to make it happen and we are confident taken. We also request that you learning support material and accessing CXC services and also the we have the right people in place to do the job. The Sagicor West Indies bring a laptop and organization provision of interactive portals for better learning and teaching. Cricket Board HPC is not just about the bat and the ball, but about the letterhead to this meeting. We Another area highlighted during the presentation was the improving way the game is to be played; the way players are to conduct themselves; require at least 5 signatures on this of the value of certification offered by CXC. Dr. Mr. Jules indicated that the history and legacy of West Indies cricket; being ambassadors for document, and therefore ask that one area that would improve the competiveness of CXC and the the game and the people they represent and preparing the present so we you circulate the minutes of your Caribbean people that sit the exams is determining whether or not the can have a successful future. That is our vision.” meeting for singing by additional content taught to students possessed global relevance. Dr Hunte added: “The WICB wants to thank Sagicor for their group members by June 2nd 2010,” “One of the things we are insisting on now internally is that whether tremendous support in bringing this idea to fruition. Their contribution Liburd said. it is the revision of the syllabus or the creation of a new one we need to is invaluable in the development of West Indies Cricket. We also want to With only a three - month first of all take on comprehensive research on what is happening in that acknowledge the support from the officials Cave Hill Campus of the preparation time, consultations will knowledge domain internationally. University of the West Indies and the 3Ws Oval. This involved a begin immediately in the following “This needs to be done to be informed of any international approaches tremendous amount of planning and I would like to thank all of those member states: Antigua and and currents then we can in turn make a decision on how we would worked tirelessly to get the Sagicor West Indies Cricket High Performance Barbuda, Commonwealth of adjust this information for our Caribbean context. There is no need to re- Centre started.” Dominica, Grenada, St. Kilts and invent the wheel; we just need to make a better wheel than the people who did it before you,” he said. The Labour Spokesman FRIDAY, JUNE 04TH 2010 - COMMENTARY - 27 New Name For Special Dillon Education Unit Claxton By a Contributor The Special Education Unit has been renamed the Cotton/Thomas donates Comprehensive School after past principals Ms. Clarice Cotton and Ms. Annette Thomas. toys to By Vigilante During a ceremony held at the school grounds located at Boons Avenue, Basseterre, on Monday 31st May, the ladies were honoured for * De expired PAM leader and his gang were pressured their outstanding work at the unit. Vern “N” into calling their so-called Convention before the hearing of Ms. Michelle Jacobs, present principal at the school explained that the election petition case in court, after being threatened by both women worked tirelessly toward the furtherance of the unit and the Llew De gang of 5 to hold a press conference to expose de students that attended the facility. Ms Thomas who passed away in rampant corruption in the party. 2006 while holding the post of principal at the school has guided and taught special needs individuals who are now out in the work force and pre-school * They are threatening to talk about the missing millions making a positive contribution to society. CRADDOCK ROAD, Nevis, from the 2010 Election Campaign Fund of the Party, which As Education Officer with responsibility for Special Education, Ms. June 2, 2010. The Under-15 reportedly were stolen by “De Cookie Monster”. Cotton, has kept a close working relationship with the unit. She is also Cricketer, Dillon Claxton, who is * When “De Cookie Monster” was questioned he declared the Director for the National Special Olympics Programme where she receiving cancer treatment in a he did not steal de money, he used his magic wand to make contributes greatly to keeping special needs individuals involved in hospital in Puerto Rico, yesterday it disappear and missing in action; adding that he learnt his sporting activities while attending the unit and long after graduation. donated toys to Vern “N” Llew Pre- magic on de farm. When asked how it felt to have a school named for her Ms. Cotton school. replied saying “at first I was very overwhelmed but it feels good to know The toys are gifts from well * Dey say he was tipped off by “STRAIGHT Talk” that the that people value the contribution I made to the school while I was wishers in Puerto Rico. They were FBI, DEA and local Police Detectives were coming last weekend there.” handed over to the school’s staff to check out his office, so he quickly gave orders to fix up de She said that when she began at the unit her intention was to give and students by Steve Claxton, computers and shred all documents that could assist them in the school as much recognition as possible as well as to get the graduates Dillon’s father, Dillon’s sister their probe of the whereabouts of the missing millions and to a place where they can be undifferentiated in the society and be free Chelsea and his brother Anje’ at a his alleged involvement in money laundering. from ridicule. brief ceremony during the school’s Ms. Cotton mentioned that her role in Special Education came a bit assembly. * Lennox in New York broke his long silence yesterday to by accident. She said that while teaching at the Sandy Point Infant Vern “N” Llew owner and warn de expired PAM leader and his buddy, Eugene, that School in 1979 she was offered training in Remedial Education that turned Principal, Vernitha Collins thanked they must not take PAM people for granted. Plenty trouble out to be focused on Mental Retardation. She accepted the opportunity Dillon’s family for their kind and confusion was brewing for the upcoming Party Caucus to add to her skills and have since been involved with special needs gesture. “We are happy that the slated for June 13. individuals. Claxton family has made a * And he has stressed that the only resolution to the It is hoped that with the renaming of the school that the stigma donation to Vern “N” Llew,” she leadership crisis in the Party is for de Lindsay to do the most attached to Special Education will decrease giving the students the said and added that the toys will honourable thing and resign peacefully as Party Leader and opportunity to build their self confidence and self esteem while achieving be placed in strategic areas in the let somebody else take over. the fullest potential. classrooms so that all the children The remaining of the school was a decision taken by the Ministry of can use them. Anje’ and Chelsea * He publicly criticized and expressed his disappointment Education. The next government school to be renamed by the Ministry are former students at Vern “N” in the article written by him (Eugene), in the Democrat last will be the Molineux Primary School, Permanent Secretary, Mr. Osmond Llew pre-school. weekend, claiming that all is well in the party and the rank Petty disclosed. Claxton told the children and and file was solidly behind the expired leader. And he has their teachers that Dillon was referred to him as the modern day Brer Nancy for the tales responding positively to treatment. he’s telling in order to try and fool the people. years the league saw participation * He say Eugene allow Shawn to pull a fast one on him, by from over twenty teams, both male Antiguan Soldiers remaining silent on the matter. He spoke with Shawn and he St. Kitts To and female. He said that a similar Undergo Training in is in full support with the Gang of 5 that PAM will not rise turnout is expected this year as the under Lindsay’s leadership. See Return league was anticipated on an St. Kitts * Meantime De gang of 5 have served notice on de expired annual basis. During the series In a short ceremony held at PAM leader and his cohorts that they intend to attend the Of Softball participating teams would go Camp Springfield on 31 May caucus with their 15 delegates from their respective against each other in 15 overs per 2010, the Commander of the St. constituencies. And they plan to break up the caucus if the Cricket side matches. Kitts and Nevis Defence Force culprits try any smartness on them. “We have a meeting that is (SKNDF), Lt. Colonel Patrick scheduled for Thursday afternoon Wallace welcomed a contingent * The tipsy doctor has been given full control of the PAM League at 4:30pm at the Sports Club at of soldiers from the neighboring FM Station to push the agenda of PAM and intensify his party’s By a Contributor LIME Needsmust where we are Antigua and Barbuda Defence hate and scare campaign against the lawfully elected and After a two year break of hoping to get feedback from Force (ABDF) to St. Kitts Nevis. popular Labour Government. Softball Cricket being hosted in St. interested teams. After the meeting The soldiers will be undergoing * Dey say he bragged to de economist fellow and other Kitts, plans are being made to information gathered will allow us several weeks of training while to put the necessary things in place in the Federation. PAM lackeys that once he walk with his “pep drink” in his resume the annual event in June of this year. to host the league,” he said. According to Lt Col Wallace, pocket he could tek on any Labour supporter. He not like the The hiatus was the result of a In addition Clarke explained the soldiers will be exposed to other two who were there before him playing objective and loss in organizing members as past that the number of teams intermediate level training in field professional. He only there to bring de Labour Government sponsor Cable and Wireless participating in this year’s league craft, map reading and skill-at- down in 6 months. transitioned to the company now would determine whether or not arms. The training will be * Dey say he was specifically instructed not to entertain known as LIME. the teams would be zoned. conducted by a mix team of any discussion or read any e-mails on Lindsay Grant and the Ricky Clarke, League The cap for first place instructors from the SKNDF and leadership war in PAM. Coordinator stated that the winnings awarded in the past has the ABDF, led Lieutenant Troy B organizing committee was EC$1000 per category. Second Lake of Antigua and Barbuda. * PAM supporters in East Basseterre want to know why is currently seeking sponsorship place teams received prize monies This training is the the failed PAM leader so petty and spiteful – taking away the and it was his hope that past to the sum of EC$700 while third continuation of a long standing keys for the Constituency Office from their candidate and sponsors would come onboard re- place winners would receive a tradition of cooperation between stopping him from publishing his articles in the Democrat. establishing the partnership that smaller amount. Prizes for the Defence Forces of the two * The failed doctor in the West up and down boasting how they once had. He appealed to the outstanding performances would Eastern Caribbean states, he take over Glenroy Blanchette’s spot in the Democrat and most recent sponsors of the games also be given in categories such stretching back over thirty-five that Lindsay got a bigger knockout punch coming for him. Carib Brewery Ltd, to return their as MVP, Best Bats Man, Best years. support to the league. Bowler and other areas. June 02, 2010 Clarke indicated that in past 28 - ADVERTISEMENT - The Labour Spokesman FRIDAY, JUNE 04TH 2010