Established October 1895 Caribbean Regional PPCR to host climate conference

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THE court martial of the The panel which comprised Following a brief adjourn- Barbados Defence Force’s President, Major Alfred Taylor ment, in her ruling the Judge (BDF) Private Raheem and the members Captain Advocate allowed for the state- Reeves has been adjourned Michael Jules and Captain ment to be used. She stated she until Friday, June 4th. Patrice Cummins in addition found no breach of the Judge’s On this day, Reeves’ attor- to waiting members are Rule in the case and no breach ney-at-law, Michael Lashley, Captain Michelle Thompson of the constitutional rights to QC, who is accompanied by fel- and Lieutenant Coast Guard an attorney. In relation to the low attorneys Seantelle Parris, Nakeida Gibson, were asked to objection by Lashley,that there Sade Harris and Simon Clarke, exit the room. The reasons for was a breach of the Evidence will have their opportunity to the defence attorney’s objection Act, specifically the section of cross-examine the witness, to the admission of the state- the Act dealing with sound Royal Barbados Police Force’s ment was then heard by Judge recording regulations, she said (RBPF) Sargeant Carlos Hall. Advocate Principal Crown there are “a scheduled of of- The scheduled start time is 9 Counsel Krystal Delaney. fences for which that section am. Lashley argued the accused applies. So only investigations Hall, who is attached to the man’s constitutional rights to in relation to certain offences District E Police Station, was an attorney was breached. He have to be video recorded.” the first witness Prosecutor, also argued there was a breach There was no requirement on Captain Neville Corbin called of the Judge’s Rule. Lashley in Sargeant Hall or the RBPF to to the stand on Monday during his remarks also argued Hall record the statement taken the hearing held in the did not follow the Evidence Act from Reeves. Hodgson Hall Conference more specifically,the Evidence The court martial then con- Centre, St Ann’s Fort, the Amendment Act which speaks tinued with the panel return- Garrison. to the recording by way of video ing to the room and the wit- Prior to the prosecutor being or sound recordings of inter- ness being cross-examined. allowed to cross- examining the views with an accused person. The accused is charged with witness, Lashley objected to He suggested that on these two counts of Neglect to the the statement which Hall al- grounds it makes the evidence Prejudice of Good Order and leged recorded from Reeves on inadmissible. Military Discipline contrary to August 30th, 2020 being al- The Prosecutor tried to argue Section 75 of the Defence Act Barbados Defence Force’s (BDF) Private Raheem Reeves lowed. counter to this. Cap 159.(MG) being escorted into the court martial by the military police. ‘Above-average’ hurricane season predicted

THE 2021 Atlantic Hurricane Annual Hurricane Season the National Oceanic and ical every year, regardless of uals and communities must Season is officially under way, Press Conference yesterday. Atmospheric Administration how much activity is forecasted. therefore continue to adhere to and the Caribbean Disaster There is an ‘above-average’ (NOAA), predicted a 60% “The forecast is a guide, that protocols in the face of hurri- Emergency Management probability for major hurri- chance of ‘above-normal’ gives us insight as to what will cane threats, especially if pub- Agency (CDEMA) has em- canes making landfall in the Atlantic hurricane season with possibly happen in terms of the lic sheltering is required. She barked on an initiative to im- Caribbean this season which 13 to 20 named storms of which number of systems for the sea- further pointed out that hous- prove disaster preparedness extends from June 1st through six to 10 could become hurri- son. However, we always make ing and public shelters are lim- and resilience in the region. November 30th, according to canes, including three to five as the point that it can take only ited due to COVID-19 physical “Disaster Fighters” will fea- Executive Director (ag) of major hurricanes”. one system to have a devastat- distance guidelines. ture current and former crick- CDEMA Ms. Elizabeth Riley. However, Riley reported that ing impact on any of our CARI- “So were possible, private eters, Caribbean musical tal- She highlighted a report by the 2021 season was off to an COM states. So, preparedness sheltering may be an appropri- ent, and other influential fig- the Colorado State University early start with the formation is absolutely critical – check the ate option. That means that ures spreading critical survival which predicted 17 named of the first storm – Tropical national level websites for dis- private homes should be well messages related to hurricanes, storms, eight hurricanes, and Storm Anna on May 22nd, sig- aster preparedness actions or secured for the season, and in volcanoes, COVID-19, and four major hurricanes. This is naling the seventh consecutive visit CDEMA’s website.You addition to hurricane supplies, other hazards to communities compared to an average of 14 year that a storm formed be- want to take personal level pre- extra water and cleaning provi- on social media channels such named storms, seven hurri- fore the official June 1st start. cautions with respect to your sions should also be stocked. as Tik Tok, Facebook, canes and three major hurri- The CDEMA boss reiterated home, your readiness, security, More than ever, vulnerable Instagram, and Twitter. canes over the last 20 years. the need to always be prepared. your documentation, etc.,” she persons such as the elderly, This initiative, supported by “Further to this forecast, on She stressed that it only takes urged. physically impaired should be the World Bank, was officially May 20th of this year, the one event to make an impact, so As it relates to COVID-19, monitored and assisted in the launched during CDEMA’s Climate Predictions Center of hurricane preparedness is crit- Riley has insisted that individ- event of the hurricane.” (TL) 2 • Tuesday June 1, 2021 The Barbados Advocate

Artists thank Carters General Store for support during trying times Aura’s Arthur Broome and Kathy Ann Payne de- lighted the customers at Carters Lower Estate.

CARTER’S General Assistant Secretary to personally thank the Store is receiving a Treasurer of the management of the store standing ovation from Association stated sev- for agreeing to lend a the Barbados eral letters were sent out hand at this time. Association of to corporate Barbados, “It is most unfortunate Creatives and Artists urging businesses to em- that other companies we (BACA). ploy artistes who have contacted did not see it Every Saturday over seen their revenue fit to respond or even ac- the last month-and-a- streams dry up due to the knowledge receiving our half, customers have closures forced by the letters, but Carters came been able to enjoy some Covid-19 pandemic. on board and we are ex- sweet sounds from this Saying Carters was the tremely thankful,” nation’s entertainers live only business to respond, Spencer said. at the Wildey and Lower Spencer along with Carters Marketing Estate branches of the BACA President Sean Director Brian Hurley hardware and homeware Carter and Executive told the Barbados From left: BACA President Sean Carter, Veteran Entertainer Colin Spencer, store. Member Russell Oliver Advocate the company Carters Marketing Director Brian Hurley, Branch Manager for the Lower Veteran Entertainer were on hand recently at was very happy to get in- Estate branch Ian Fields and BACA Executive member Russell Oliver. Colin Spencer and the Lower Estate branch volved in the venture and revealed some good news for the entertainers. “When we received the NCF’s virtual colouring letter, without hesitation we jumped on board and got back to Spencer very quickly expressing our book goes viral interest and while we did agree to a period of time, THE National Cultural Queen’s, The Dray-cart Electrical and Computer we are going to extend it Foundation’s (NCF) Crop and more are included. Engineering from the another six weeks,” he Over Activity Colouring Users can log on to the University of the West announced. Book for Children has digital book from their Indies, St Augustine Branch Manager for gone global. tablets, computers and Campus. He has been the Lower Estate Ian Fields The digital version of mobile devices in the com- recipient of many awards outlined have been cus- the national book, which fort of their home. including: IDB Young tomers really appreciat- allows for colouring virtu- Clarke, who is director Innovator Award (2015), ing the music, which has ally and was first made and head developer at his Winner Digital Jam been positively adding to available, last year, is company Webstart, has Caribbean (2014) and the atmosphere. being used outside of worked on many other National Innovation “In terms of the help Barbados in places as far projects including the cre- Award (2011). that is providing to the as Europe. ation of the Carepoint a The developer is persons performing, sev- Shannon Clarke, the healthcare app currently pleased with the success eral of the groups we had App developer who used at clinics and the of the NCF’s colouring here were expressing worked with NCF on the Repeat Visitors Database book especially the re- that since the Covid pan- project has been monitor- that tracks the arrival sponse to it. However, he demic they were out of ing its use and engage- and stay of repeat visitors is continuously thinking work and so the opportu- ment. to Barbados. of ways to better what he nity to actually give back “I have seen that per- However, he admits has done. to those who give to us, sons have been uploading that working on this proj- “I see myself as a cre- we could not pass up on to the site as well as mak- ect was especially excit- ator I have always been that opportunity and we ing use of the drawing as ing as he sees endless pos- excited about building so- were certainly glad to well. One of the more in- sibilities for it. lutions. Software is an ex- have those entertainers teresting things is that it “It has been exciting. It citing medium to be work- The NCF’s Colouring Book. with us,” Fields stated. is being used around the was an exciting opportu- ing in. I see a lot of room world. We have persons nity. It was a lot to learn for where it can go in the from United States, over a specific period. It future. Finland, Canada and all was a way for me to chal- “I have been exploring No new COVID-19 over. So, I truly thank the lenge my own self as I am the ideas of having differ- NCF for allowing me to be juggling somethings. ent colour books up- a part of this amazing “I really wanted to loaded, improving some of project”, he said. make sure that it would the drawing aspects and cases, 37 in isolation The book features pages be something useful. I see targeting different demo- that manifest Bajan cul- some students are using it graphics. I remember as NO new positive cases of The total number of con- Health officials have ture and traditions. Pages as well. Some people are a child there were some COVID-19 were recorded firmed COVID-19 cases is vaccinated 78,245 people depicting The Landship, coming to the site through books that as you open on Sunday, May 30, from 4,017 (1,942 females and as part of the National Donkey Man, Tuk Music, the NCF website and oth- they would flip up and the 327 tests conducted by 2,075 males). The death Vaccination Programme. The Millyard,The Shaggy ers are using google class- start playing music. So the Best-dos Santos toll from the virus is 47. Of these, 60,553 persons Bear, Mother Sally, Steel room.” there is an opportunity or Public Health Laboratory. The public health labo- have received both doses Pan, Stick-licking, Cane Clarke hold a artistes’ songs to be em- Thirty-seven people are ratory has, to date, carried of the COVID-19 vaccine. Cutting, Christmas in Bachelor’s Degree in bedded,” Clarke said. (PR) in isolation. out 170,473 tests. (BGIS) The Barbados Advocate Tuesday June 1, 2021 • 3

Tourism workers’ plight Hectic day at BRA YOU were sold out! Employments Rights Act, there islation that died. Sunset legis- This from Opposition Senator is a process to go through if they lation just means that it is in and trade unionist Caswell are going to send home more place for a period and the sun set Franklyn, as he spoke to former than 10%, and they sent home on it – it died. And they gone for filing taxes tourism workers about their all.That process meant it would and amend it.You can't raise the union representation. With have taken at least a six weeks dead. So if the employers chal- IT was a hectic day yesterday at walk with their identification thousands out of work due to the period or they would have to go lenge it and say 'No.You can't do all of the Barbados Revenue card and their TAMIS informa- pandemic and awaiting sever- to the Chief Labour Officer to that.' the government would Authority (BRA) locations as tion including the Taxpayer ance payments, he explained get permission to do it – they have to end up paying. Because Barbadians flocked to the gov- Identification Number (TIN) that the situation was the result did nothing like that. And they that is what they wanted to do ernment agency on the final and the registration email ad- of decisions by government, had to consult with you and your all along. They did everything day for filing personal income dress. unions and employers. union. So you would have been possible to protect the employers tax. "Though the clinic was Franklyn was the feature entitled to compensation for un- to stop the employers from pay- The deadline for filing and throughout last week, we have speaker during a meeting held fair dismissal, they would have ing out...” payment deadline for 2020 seen the most traffic today and this past Sunday evening for for- taken it to the Tribunal, the Further shedding light on Personal Income Tax (PIT) re- even though people were com- mer hotel employees at the Tribunal would have awarded some of the decisions that are turns had been extended last ing through steadily through- Queen's Park Steel Shed and he you compensation and if they made at the national level, month by BRA, but there was out the week, there has been a told those on-hand that the en- didn't pay, you could levy on Franklyn warned Barbadians to still a serious influx of people at surge of persons today at the tire exercise of increasing the their property.Your union didn't be wary citing the implementa- the various locations on the NUPW Headquarters and our time to claim severance was do that,” he said. tion of the new minimum wage. final day along with those who other locations," said Carolyn done with one view in mind, and With former workers being “The last administration, peo- took the opportunity to take Williams-Gill, BRA that was to protect the employ- given an assurance that some- ple said they weren't good – and part in the BRA Tax Clinic at Communications Specialist. ers. Going on to say that no one thing would be done by today, they weren't, but at least they the National Union of Public However the communica- in government sought to think Franklyn said that it was im- had more interest in workers Workers Headquarters on tions officer, in speaking to the about protecting the workers, possible with the setup of the than this lot, because the mini- Dalkeith Road. media, highlighted that the Franklyn cited the use of legis- legislation. “ You can't go to the mum wage legislation that they The clinics formed part of the steady stream of people in the lation in Section 38 of the Tribunal now because you had went and implemented was pi- ongoing efforts of the Authority last month and week was not Employment Rights Act which to get there within three loted by Esther Byer-Suckoo. to assist taxpayers through ed- only people who were dealing saw the Employment Rights months. So you have to continue She was the Minister of Labour ucation and outreach. The with PIT but also Reverse Tax Tribunal being sidelined at a hoping that they pay the sever- that piloted that legislation in Authority had been urging all Credit (RTC) and new vehicle critical time.“They abolished the ance and hoping that the gov- 2017 but the Dems lost quickly taxpayers who needed assis- registrations, which had re- Tribunal for anybody who went ernment will force them because thereafter, so they didn't get a tance with password resets as turned to over the counter, between the 1stof March and the government now cannot chance to implement it. If they well as navigation in TAMIS, added to the online platform. the 31stof July.So the Tribunals force Accra to pay. If they set up care so much about workers, to take advantage of the offsite Williams-Gill also reminded can only deal with people before this new tribunal, as they say they got legislation on the books service. the public that yesterday was the 1stof March and after the they will, to hear your cases be- to give you a minimum wage in The clinics were in operation not the deadline for claiming 31stof July.So when you went to cause the tribunal that exists 2017, they came in in 2018 and at the NUPW for a week from 9 the (RTC), noting that people in National Insurance, National can't, so they have to put some- took three years? And they love a.m. until 5 p.m. and people that category were also among Insurance would only tell you thing in place, but that was leg- you?” he said. (MP) who attended were asked to those hustling to be in the BRA these things to pacify you be- lines this past week. She also cause you might go out there made it clear that there would and beat somebody.They had no be no further extensions for fil- power, no authority in law or ing PIT, but the deadline for anything else to give you one RTC was December 31st 2021. single cent.And the government When asked about the chal- made sure they did that by ex- lenges facing the agency re- cluding the Tribunal.” garding PIT, Williams-Gill Calling the situation complete stated that the uploading of tax madness, he spoke directly to information by third-parties former staff of Accra who saw a was still an issue. large percentage of them sev- "In terms of challenges, third- ered with little to no communi- party providers not uploading cation from management.“What their information, that creates your union should have done is challenges which prevent tax to take all of your cases to the payers from actually filing ac- Employments Rights Tribunal. curately and having accurate Because this law did not change returns. This is because they the Employment Rights Act and Close to 100 persons were in the Queen's Park Steel Shed as they sought guidance on the are missing key information," according to Section 31 in the predicament they found themselves in. she said. (AS) NCSA urges tobacco users to ‘Commit to Quit’ IN observation of World No most dangerous chemicals. may seem, the exposure to cig- For 22 years the NCSA has bacco use for children in classes Tobacco Day, the National These include; Carbon arette smoke and second-hand been educating the general One to Four. Also its secondary Council against Substance Monoxide, Arsenic (Poison), smoke not only will place our public on the dangers associ- school, parental and workplace Abuse is urging users of tobacco Methane, Butane (Lighter youth to acquire a noncommu- ated with tobacco use and has programmes are being used as products to ‘Commit to Quit’ Fluid), Cadmium (found in nicable disease but also will in- been lobbying for good health vehicles to get the message and those who do not use to Batteries), ammonia (toilet crease the healthcare costs in for individuals and their fami- across to audiences. continue to make healthy cleaner) and nicotine.” Barbados. lies and has partnered with It is an active committee choices. While the percentage of tradi- “Such an increase in costs, various individuals, govern- member of the 2020-2021 Pointing out that after high tional cigarette smokers in this with the majority of the work- ment and non-governmental or- CARICOM Regional blood pressure, tobacco use is island is very low, the council force unable to work, can lead ganizations to increase aware- Committee for Regulations for the largest contributor to the noted there has been an in- to either higher taxes or ness of the impact of tobacco Tobacco Products Advertising, non-communicable disease epi- crease in persons who are Barbadians paying for health- use on the individual, family Promotion, Sale and demic, the NCSA explained showing interest in vaping and care. Thus, the choices you and society. Sponsorship Standard, which that smokers are more suscep- using Fanta. “Some of the vap- make in your home affect every In addition, the NCSA has is responsible for the develop- tible to certain communicable ing juice contains nicotine and Barbadian. This is why the been forefront in having the ment of Standards and diseases, such as tuberculosis Fanta is wild tobacco. Sadly,our NCSA fully endorses the pass- first mobile classroom in the re- Technical Regulations for to- and pneumonia. youth is increasingly being ex- ing of the law that prohibits the gion known as the Life bacco advertising, promotion, “Needless to say, this is not posed to such harmful chemi- sale of tobacco to minors as well Education Centre, which incor- sale and sponsorship. shocking since cigarette is cals in the homes and the com- as smoking in public places,” porated educational sessions on World No Tobacco Day was known to contain some of the munity. As harmless as this the council stated. the dangers associated with to- marked yesterday. 4• Tuesday June 1, 2021 The Barbados Advocate Caribbean Regional PPCR to host climate conference

KINGSTON, JAMAICA ing countries in the region – In a bid to address the to date, while showcasing effects of climate solutions that have been change in the region, undertaken and funded the Caribbean through the Climate Therese Turner-Jones · General Manager, Regional Pilot Investment Funds (CIF), Mafalda Duarte. Position: Manager, Climate Caribbean Country Department, Inter- American Program for Climate which has pledged US$1.2 Investment Funds (World Bank) Development Bank Resilience (PPCR) has billion to the cause. launched its upcoming Georgiana Gordon- industries and sectors. spearheading this impor- plans into action and pilot- In addition to hosting virtual Caribbean Strachan, Director of Many people will note the tant initiative.” ing innovative public- and discussions and panels on Regional Climate Mona Office of Research obvious environmental To this end, the organi- private-sector solutions to the topics of climate Conference that will be and Innovation, the impacts, such as receding sation functioning as the pressing climate-related change-related health is- held on June 1-2. University of the West coastlines and extreme world’s largest climate threats.To date, $939 mil- sues, how climate change The two-day virtual Indies, said, “Climate weather conditions in the change adaptation fund lion USD has been ap- affects women in the event will educate the change has always been a form of longer droughts works through PPCR proved worldwide and is Caribbean, the private public on the widespread very big issue for our and more frequent hurri- Caribbean and the being utilised to imple- sector’s role in adapting, impact of global warming Caribbean islands and it canes. But what is often- University of the West ment 58 projects in a and navigating a drier on small-island develop- continues to affect many times overlooked is the Indies to help developing range of countries, includ- world, the conference will impact on local water sup- countries integrate cli- ing from the Caribbean: also offer a historical per- plies and the livelihoods mate resilience into devel- Jamaica, St. Lucia, St. spective on how climate of many in certain sectors, opment planning and in- Vincent and the change has affected the re- such as agriculture and vestment. This is sought Grenadines, Grenada, gion, along with its re- fisheries.This is why we’re and achieved by putting Dominica and Haiti. sponse and successes. Inadequate disclosures in statements a concern DELAY from Back Page bilities of the Government there was a total of $209.4 allow readers and users of are not being accounted for million representing the statements to under- The Auditor General’s in the financial state- ‘Other Equity stand what this item rep- Office has also raised con- ments. Investments’ shown in the resents,” it was further cern about the absence of “In order for this to be notes to the financial noted. consolidated financial achieved, the necessary statements, but there was The report went on to statements of the preparatory work has to no proper explanation of- state that Treasury Government, pointing out be done and the relevant fered. Department failed to com- that “as at the end of the fi- level of expertise needs to “An amount of $214.3 ply with the requirements nancial year 2018-2019, be available at the million was reported as of International Public Government has yet to Treasury to assist with the the value of the Sector Accounting publish any consolidated process”. Government of Barbados’ Standards 30, paragraphs statements”. According to Additionally, the report shares in the regional air- 38 to 43, 46 and 47, in that the Audit Office, the lack of also highlighted the inad- line LIAT. Disclosures it failed to disclose infor- Professor Dale Webber - Pro-Vice-Chancellor and consolidated statements equate disclosures in the should have been made re- mation that would allow Principal of the Mona Campus, at The University poses challenges, because notes to the financial garding the risks associ- those using the financial of the West Indies (UWI) the overall debts and lia- statements. Of note is that ated with this investment. statements to assess the There were a number of nature and extent of risks items used in the financial arising from financial in- statements which, given struments which the their unusual nature, Government was exposed. should have been ex- “Disclosures such as or- plained in the notes to the ganisational policies and statements. These terms objectives; probable origins included Annex Revenue, of risk; risk exposure lev- Annex Expenditure, els; risk measurement Paymaster, Special methodology and risk Receipts and Other Funds. management procedures There was non-tax rev- were omitted. enue of $556,624,167 re- Government’s exposure to ported on the Statement credit, liquidity and mar- of Financial Performance. ket risk was also not ade- However, this revenue cat- quately disclosed. egory, although significant, Qualitative and quantita- was not referenced in the tive disclosures were notes. Information should therefore inadequate,” it have been provided to was reported. The Barbados Advocate Tuesday June 1, 2021 • 5

Waste not, want not initiative paramount By Cara L. Jean-Baptiste wasted opportunities that He outlined that a num- health care costs with re- we can then derive eco- ber of global, regional and lation to NCDs, the rapid THE Centre for nomic value and minimize national policies framed biodiversity decline, and Biosecurity Studies pollution here in this initiative, including also climate change and (CBS) of the University Caribbean,” he said. the Barbados National the necessary impacts,” he of the West Indies, Cave “We also want to maxi- Energy Policy 2019-2030, said. Hill Campus believes mize this by economy po- which was designed to The issue of the econ- that the creation of the tential through the utilisa- achieve 100 per cent re- omy being based on fossil Waste Not, Want Not tion of native biodiversity newable energy and car- fuels, and the dependency Initiative will be the that is so rich here in the bon neutrality for on fossil fuels is a major answer to creating and Caribbean. Barbados by 2030. hindrance, not only for the maintaining a sustain- “And as a result we are There were also a num- Caribbean, but several able region. hoping to develop educa- ber of different challenges other countries and it is Dr. Kirk Douglas, tion and training courses that Douglas stated they against this backdrop that Director of CBS, explained and programmes on hoped to address with the Douglas noted the initia- that the initiative sought Caribbean sustainability initiative. tive sought to look at the to look at and understand to utilize the bio-economy “One central one that’s production and use of waste within the region. to counter bio-security highlighted here is the green and renewable fuels “We have a number of threats here, and in doing basis of our economy , our in an effort to reduce the goals and objectives that so we hope to establish utilization of fossil fuels greenhouse gas emissions we are interested in. The CBS as a regional and our heavy dependency in Barbados and the rest first of which is to estab- Knowledge Hub for the on fossil fuels.There's also of the Caribbean by focus- Dr. Kirk Douglas, Director of Centre for lish alternative pathways bio-economy and sustain- solid waste and liquid ing on two products, bio- Biosecurity Studies (CBS) of the University of the for waste streams and ability.” waste management, high gas and biodiesel. West Indies, Cave Hill Campus. Glacial Ice teams up with BWA to deliver water assistance to residents THANKS to a timely do- “As a manufacturer of Water Authority, Stevon nation from Glacial Ice high-quality Purified Roberts who was also on (Barbados) Ltd., water re- Water, we see this as our hand to see off the delivery lief recently came to hun- way of giving back to peo- effort. Roberts thanked dreds of Barbadians in ple and communities in Glacial Ice and all other communities in St. need; in this case we parties involved, for reach- Thomas, St. John, St. reached out to partner ing out to support BWA Andrew, and St. Lucy, with the BWA, who coordi- customers who are in which continue to be af- nated assistance from the need. He called on mem- fected by water scarcity. BDF and BYAC. Our goal bers of the Barbados pri- Glacial Ice teamed up is simply to assist vate sector to join in what with the Barbados Water Barbadians in communi- would be a continuing ef- Authority (BWA), and ties that are most affected fort, by donating funds to- Barbados Defence Force by water shortages, deliv- wards ensuring the future (BDF), to donate 3,508 ering water to those peo- success of similar dona- bottles of Glacial Pure pu- ple that are in need, who tions of bottled water. rified water,for delivery to we know are also support- affected households across ers and customers of our the four parishes. Business,” St John said. Volunteers from the St John thanked the Barbados Youth Advocacy Management and volun- Corps (BYAC) joined per- teers from the BWA, BDF, sonnel from the BWA, BYAC, and Glacial Ice BDF,and Glacial Ice exec- staff members for their as- utives, including sistance towards the suc- Managing Director Justin cessful donation effort. St John, to assist in deliv- Also speaking as deliv- ering two 5-Litre bottles ery got underway on of water each per house- Sunday, Barbados Water hold, for a target of 1,754 Authority’s General households. Manager,Keithroy The Managing Director Halliday was full of praise said Glacial was commit- for Glacial Ice for taking ted to giving back and as- the initiative and ap- sisting people through al- proaching the BWA. He leviating the scarcity of said the partnership with potable water in commu- Glacial was just one of sev- nities in Barbados, and eral initiatives that the also regionally in times of BWA was pursuing under crisis, such as was done for a task force put in place to hurricane relief in address water scarcity. Dominica, and recently Halliday’s sentiments Managing Director Justin St John got into the forklift to get the loading under way. INSET: A helpful res- following the La Soufrière were supported by ident (at left) directs members of Team Glacial including Sales Executive Charles Walcott, Operations eruption in St. Vincent. Chairman of the Barbados Manager Dwight Taylor, and Managing Director Justin St. John, during deliveries. 6 • Tuesday June 1, 2021 The Barbados Advocate

St. Bernards Primary school receives timely donation of tablets, devices KIWANIS B’DOS had a clearance through project to supply customs. devices to children at The Friends of St. various schools in our Joseph U.S.A, provided efforts to solicit funds additional funding to to assist, the Friends of supply Hampers to St. Joseph graciously persons in need in the St. decided to assist with Joseph Community, the a school in St. Joseph. Kiwanis Club of Barbados From left to right: DP Yvette Belgrave, DP Emmerson Beckles, K Marlene Jordan, DP Rudolph Gill, DP Wendy The principal North made it possible by Alleyne, Principal Marlon Wilson and K Michael Archer. identified children identifying the donors who had broken and completing the Breakfast Supplies for USA’ consists of by Sonia Watts. Other Walters. The group plans devices, and the project inclusive of the school. Five expatriates of St. Joseph members of the to continue working on devices were distribution. Tablets/Slash devices who are now living in the committee are Gena other projects to benefit purchased and We delivered six were presented to the USA. The committee is Belgrave, Monica Watts, the schools and shipped to the club hampers inclusive of a school. chaired by Michael Eileen Marshall, Arlene communities in St. who facilitated the special one with Friends of St. Joseph Belgrave and co-Chaired Green and Gloria Joseph. Canada, PAHO join forces to advance COVID-19 vaccination WASHINGTON DC., migrants, refugees, Caribbean and Latin comprehensive technical coverage they need,” said As a key partner to (PAHO) – A new transient persons, American countries make co-operation on regulatory PAHO Director of Health PAHO, Canada is collaboration between the Indigenous and vulnerable meaningful progress on and oversight processes, Emergencies Dr. Ciro committed to working with Government of Canada and populations in areas where access to COVID-19 reinforcing immunisation Ugarte. “By offering its counterparts and the Pan American Health health conditions are vaccines for every eligible policies and vaccine vaccines to transient international organisations Organisation (PAHO) is typically precarious. person, starting with the delivery strategies, populations, countries in to control the spread of being launched to improve “This collaboration was most vulnerable – most supporting vaccine the Caribbean and Latin COVID-19 around the the health and protection born with the common frequently women.” procurement, logistics and America can deter world.This collaboration is of populations in situations vision that COVID-19 Activities will include cold chain challenges, additional burdens to their vital to helping those of high vulnerability due to vaccines should not be a technical co-operation to strengthening national health systems affected by the pandemic COVID-19. privilege, but a right for strengthen all instances communication strategies, due to infections, while and protecting their health To meet this target, every person, regardless of and stages of the COVID- and advocating for fair mitigating further and safety. Canada has Canada is contributing their ethnicity, economic 19 vaccination deployment access and allocation of transmission of the virus. actively engaged with CAN$50 million (close to condition, gender, in Latin America and the vaccines. This alliance is pivotal to PAHO since the beginning US$40 million) in support migratory status or Caribbean. This “Populations like offer much-needed of the COVID-19 pandemic of PAHO’s critical work in whether they reside in a incorporates training for migrants and indigenous technical co-operation for a on its response and the Caribbean and Latin city or rural area,” said public health workers and communities move across comprehensive response facilitating access to America towards readiness PAHO Director Carissa F. health care professionals on areas and borders, and against COVID-19, to save vaccines in the Americas, and access to COVID-19 Etienne. “Canada’s equitable COVID-19 many times they do not lives and leave no one including through the vaccines for at-risk women, contribution will help vaccine rollout, as well as have access to the health behind.” COVAX Facility. Public urged to take information from the official streams PERSONS are being channels. geographical space, please region have been doing an urged to only take their “I like to raise this listen to meteorological “amazing job” in trying to information from official because everybody knows services,” she said. figure out exactly what to channels, especially an ‘armchair “Because what they do say to populations where during a natural disaster. meteorologist’ and it’s in their particular space there is much uncertainty As she delivered a really challenging for the is to look at how the with the tracking of lecture on Disaster actual meteorologists, system is going to interact cyclones and the like, but Preparedness: Mitigating where everybody has an with one particular she believes that overall, the Risk,Acting Executive opinion, everybody knows country, and a lot of the they have been doing a Director of the Caribbean how to read the hurricane websites and whatnot great job. Disaster Emergency systems now, you know, that you go to, they give It is against this Management Agency, but I’ll say this, getting you broad brushes and backdrop that she urged Elizabeth Riley your own information, of believe you me, persons to listen to them, highlighted that while it course it’s important, I meteorology for small even if, they did not want was important to research encourage curiosity, etc. island states is a tricky, to “give up their armchair and get your own But when it comes to tricky discipline, and job”, it was still important information on natural understanding nuances there’s a lot of uncertainty for them to make sure disasters, it is imperative and the dynamics of what in it. that they were still Acting Executive Director of the Caribbean Disaster to remember to take your a tropical weather system She noted that many of listening to the MET Emergency Management Agency, Elizabeth Riley. information from official is going to do in your the MET Services in the Services. The Barbados Advocate Tuesday June 1, 2021 • 7

Three-child policy: China lifts cap Xi’s article on history on births in major policy shift learning to BEIJING – Married Chinese couples may have up to three children, China be published announced yesterday, in a AN ARTICLE by Chinese major shift from the President Xi Jinping on the existing limit of two after learning of the histories of the recent data showed a Communist Party of China dramatic decline in births (CPC), the People’s Republic of in the world’s most China, the nation’s reform and populous country. opening up, and socialist Beijing scrapped its decades- development, will be published old one-child policy in 2016, today. replacing it with a two-child The article by Xi, also limit to try and stave off risks general secretary of the CPC to its economy from a rapidly Central Committee and aging population. But that chairman of the Central failed to result in a sustained Military Commission, will be surge in births given the high carried by this year’s cost of raising children in 11th issue of the Qiushi Chinese cities, a challenge that Journal. persists to this day. Stressing the importance of The policy change will come learning these histories, Xi with “supportive measures, urged all Party members and which will be conducive to cadres to take the lead in improving our country’s striving for the two centenary population structure, fulfilling goals and realizing the Chinese the country’s strategy of Dream of national actively coping with an aging The policy change will come with supportive measures. rejuvenation. population,” the official Xinhua Party members and cadres news agency said following a par with aging societies like in delays in retirement ages, encouraged wealthier couples should guide the public, politburo meeting chaired by Japan and Italy and far short but did not provide any details. who already had a child and especially the young people, to President Xi Jinping. of the roughly 2.1 needed for Fines of 130,000 yuan were “less sensitive to child- be firm believers and followers Among those measures, replacement level. (US$20,440) were being rearing costs.” of socialism with Chinese China will lower educational Early this month, a once-in- imposed on people for having a “I’m super happy,” said Su characteristics and make costs for families, step up tax a-decade census showed that third child as of late last year, Meizhen, a human resources achievements in fully and housing support, the population grew at its according to a government manager in Beijing, who is building a modern socialist guarantee the legal interests slowest rate during the last notice in the city of Weihai. pregnant with her third China, Xi noted. of working women and clamp decade since the 1950s, to 1.41 Fearing a population child. Xi said the history learning down on “sky-high” dowries, it billion, fueling concerns that explosion, in 1979 China “We won’t have to pay the will help people of said, without giving specifics.It China would grow old before it implemented its one-child fine and we’ll be able to get a all ethnic groups strengthen would also look to educate gets wealthy as well as policy, which succeeded in hukou,” she said, referring to their sense of identity young people “on marriage and criticism that it had waited too curbing population growth. A the urban residence permit with the great motherland, love.” long to address declining study published earlier this that enables families to receive Chinese nation, Chinese China had a fertility rate of births. year by academics from benefits including sending culture, CPC and just 1.3 children per woman in China’s politburo also said Hangzhou University found their children to local public socialism with Chinese 2020, recent data showed, on yesterday that it would phase that the two-child policy schools. characteristics. Chinese climber becomes first blind Asian to scale Everest KATHMANDU, Nepal – A around the world on seven peaks in China. Chinese climber who became continents and the North and On the Everest climb, it was the first blind Asian to scale South Poles,” Zhang difficult navigating the Mount Everest says he aims to said. slippery trails and moving climb the highest peaks on all “Today I sit here and think around blocks of ice because of seven continents and then about Eric (Weihenmayer), high winds on the mountain. travel to the North and South who inspired me to have such a Hundreds of people have Poles. dream and work all the way, attempted to climb Everest Zhang Hong, 44, is also the and eventually I achieved it,” from the Nepal side in May third blind climber he said. “So, I would think after the government opened internationally to reach the there are so many other the mountain to foreign world’s highest peak. visually impaired people climbers this year. The Following his guides and around the world and also in northern side of the mountain Sherpas, he reached the Asia, and I hope what I did can in China is closed summit on May 24 and be an inspiration for them.” because of concerns about returned safely to Zhang became blind at age COVID-19. Kathmandu. 21 due to glaucoma. He has Zhang said all of his team He said on Monday that he been working as a masseur at was vaccinated before the was inspired by a blind a hospital in Tibet, where he expedition and had a separate American climber, Eric lives with his wife. camp on the mountain to Weihenmayer, who scaled He trained for five years distance themselves from other Everest in 2001. A climber from before climbing Everest, climbers. Nepalese authorities Austria was the second blind carrying bags packed with 30 have denied any coronavirus person to reach the peak. kilograms (66 pounds) of outbreak on Everest, but a Chinese climber Zhang Hong, 44, who became the first blind “Personally I plan to try the weight up the staircase of the prominent guide said there Asian to scale Mount Everest upon return from the mountain ‘grand slam’ in the next few hospital where he works. He were more than 100 cases on sits during an interview with the Associated Press at a hotel years – the seven summits also climbed several smaller the mountain. in Kathmandu, Nepal, yesterday. 8 • Tuesday June 1, 2021 The Barbados Advocate ‘For the cause that lacks assistance, ’Gainst the wrongs that need resistance, For the future in the distance, And the good that I can do’ Editorial Biden honours war dead at Give 100 % Arlington, implores nation to heal THE news has been filled with commentary on the ARLINGTON, Va. – cupping it in his hands because they understand The Bidens held hands island’s push to revitalise its tourism industry.This is President Joe Biden in silent reflection, then the truth that lives in and strolled along the likely because most Barbadians know that tourism is honoured America’s war making the sign of the every American heart: rows of Section 12, one of our main industry and with the effects of Covid-19 dead at Arlington cross. His eyes were wet. that liberation, the primary burial lingering on that industry is holding on by a thread. National Cemetery on The gathered dignitaries opportunity, justice are locations of service Many of the hotels which closed due to the low tourist Memorial Day by laying and military families far more likely to come members killed overseas rates and lockdowns have not fully reopened yet. Some a wreath at the hallowed were hushed and solemn; to pass in a democracy and repatriated to the hotels are working with less staff to limit their burial ground and the chattering of cicadas than in an autocracy,” United States after expenditure while others have asked staff to work extolling the sacrifices of loud. Biden said. “These World War II and the fewer hours. Now that tourism is set to restart with the fallen for the pursuit In remarks that Americans weren’t Korean War. They travellers being able to have less quarantine time if of democracy,“the soul of followed, Biden called on fighting for dictators, stopped to chat with they are fully vaccinated, Barbados needs to remind America”. Americans to they were fighting for several families visiting people world-wide why it is a viable option for their Biden invoked the commemorate their democracy. They weren’t the graves of their loved vacation travel. iconic battles of history fallen heroes by fighting to exclude or to ones or searching for There are plenty of other tropical destinations with and joined them to the remembering their fight enslave, they were them – one family came which our island must compete. Some of those present as he implored for the nation’s ideals. fighting to build and to find a great-uncle destinations are closer to the source markets than we Americans to rise above “This nation was built broaden and liberate.” missing in action from are so that the travel might take less time and the costs the divisions straining on an idea,” Biden said. However, he suggested the world war. might be lower.Even though this is the case, Barbados the union, which “We were built on an these ideals are Defense Secretary still has a strong brand which is well recognised world- he described in stark idea, the idea of liberty imperilled. Lloyd Austin and Mark wide and it is often mentioned as a tourism destination terms. and opportunity for all. “The soul of America is Milley, chairman of the in television shows and movies. It is certain that each The president was We’ve never fully animated by the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Barbadian hearing these references to their home joined Monday by first realised that aspiration perennial battle between joined Biden and Harris smiles with pride. lady Jill Biden, Vice of our founders, but every our worst instincts, in the ceremony. The new tourism slogan has also been widely President Kamala generation has which we’ve seen of late, On Sunday, Biden discussed and criticised because the economy is in a Harris and second opened the door a little and our better angels,” addressed a crowd of critical state and each Barbadian is relying on the gentleman Doug Emhoff wider.” he said. “Between Me Gold Star military industry in some way to improve their standard of in a somber ceremony at He focused much of his First and We the People. families and other living. The slogan itself, now being referred to as a the Virginia cemetery’s speech on the importance Between greed and veterans in a ceremony brand driver, is not catchy and has no imagery Tomb of the Unknown of democracy, saying it generosity, cruelty and at War Memorial Plaza attached to it. Imagery is necessary for any well- Soldier, which is thrives when citizens can kindness, captivity and in New Castle, Delaware. balanced slogan. When Minister of Tourism, Senator dedicated to deceased vote, when there is a free freedom.” Earlier in the day,he and Lisa Cummings explained that it was supposed to be service members whose press and when there are After the ceremony,the other family members used in a rotational way with different words replacing remains have not been equal rights for all. Bidens stopped by a row attended a memorial the word ‘Barbados’ it began to make a bit more sense. identified. “Generation after of gravestones in a Mass for his son Beau The slogan could be edited to have imagery if it were His face tight with generation of American cemetery where some Biden, a veteran who Little Island, Big Adventure or Little Island, Big Oasis, emotion, Biden walked heroes are signed up to 400 000 are buried in the died of brain cancer six but the possibility for it to be used in a negative way up to the wreath, be part of the fight gentle hills and hollows. years ago to the day. also exists, it could all be a big mistake. Arguments then arose about the similarities between the slogan and those being used by other countries, however this is not uncommon. Although a unique slogan is ideal, many destinations reuse cliché slogans. Several places Indigenous groups call for are now claiming to be “The heart” of their region. The Ministry of Tourism has still made questionable decisions in choosing to allow this slogan to represent our island as a destination. Many critics have asked Canada to identify graves whether the slogan had been tested or polled before it was rolled out to see if it was generally likeable. The TORONTO– Indigenous site of the Kamloops steps of churches, in Parents “spoke of major point is that there is a lot of work to be done in groups in Canada are Indian Residential reference to the role of children who went to tourism and there are many residents of the island calling for a nation-wide School, once Canada’s Christian churches school and never who have viable ideas for how the industry can be search for mass graves at largest such school. from a range of returned,” the report developed.These ideas should be sought out, evaluated residential school sites Between 1831 and denominations in reads. and used if possible and recognition should be given after the discovery of the 1996, Canada’s running the schools. A working group where due.Young people and people who are working remains of 215 children residential school system There have long been established by the on the front line of the industry might have some out at one former school last forcibly separated rumours within commission in 2007 of the box ideas which trained personnel may not week shocked the children from their indigenous communities, proposed, among other think of but in order to compete with all of the country. families, subjecting them also discussed by things, a study to other destinations these sorts of ideas are what we Prime Minister Justin to abuse, malnutrition the commission, of identify unmarked need. Trudeau said yesterday and rape in what the children buried at these gravesites. While the We applaud the thoughts behind the Government’s that searching for more Truth and Reconciliation schools. federal government Re-Re programme which targeted the tourism sector mass graves was “an Commission tasked with The fourth volume of initially denied the C$1.5 and provided training opportunities for staff. important part of investigating the system the commission’s report, million ($1.2 million) Hospitality workers are the face of our island and discovering the truth” called “cultural genocide” titled ‘Missing Children needed to conduct this with constant complaints about customer service on but did not make specific in 2015. and Unmarked Burials,’ work, the government the island there is concern that our tourism product commitments. Last week’s identified 3 200 children announced in 2019 might be suffering. If customs and immigration Tk’emlúps te announcement sparked who died at residential C$33.8 million over three officials are rude and aggressive when tourists are Secwépemc First Nation outrage, prompting flags schools, about a third of years for a ‘National entering a country,visitors will start off their vacation announced last week to be flown at half-staff whom were not named. Residential School with a negative outlook on the destination. If the they had found the and people to lay Since that report’s Student Death Register’ restaurant staff are dismissive and lack manners the remains of 215 children, hundreds of tiny shoes in publication in 2015, an and an online registry of tourist is likely to decide they will not return to the some as young as three public squares, places of additional 900 have been residential school destination. Our island destination is a whole package years old, buried at the government and on the identified. cemeteries. much like a gift. Every part, from the bow to the box and the actual contents, is important for perception. Telephone: 467-2000 News Fax: 434-1000 News Editor: Dorian Bryan Executive Editor: Allison Downes If most of our eggs are to remain in this basket we E-mail Address: [email protected] Business Editor: Jewel Brathwaite General Manager: Sandra Clarke Assistant Managing Director: Sean Eteen must at least give 100 per cent effort in making our Website: www.barbadosadvocate.com Sports Editor: Corey Greaves Publisher: Sir Anthony Bryan tourism product excellent. @The Barbados Advocate @barbadosadvocate The Barbados Advocate Tuesday June 1, 2021 • 9

UK set for stronger post-Covid recovery, says OECD THE UK economy’s economic recovery.It is the recovery from the fastest growth among the pandemic is set to be large rich countries – and stronger than within the wider G20, it’s previously thought, a behind only India and leading international China. However, that also agency has suggested. reflects the UK rebounding The Organisation for from a downturn that was Economic Co-operation one of the deepest. and Development says the The OECD report gives a UK is likely to grow 7.2% flavour of how countries in 2021, up from its March are performing over the projection of 5.1%. course of the health crisis The OECD raised its by setting out how long it forecast for global growth expects them to take to get to 5.8%, compared with the back to pre-pandemic 4.2% it predicted in levels of economic activity December. (GDP) per capita. For the However, it warned that UK, it’s the middle of next growth would not be year, along with Italy and shared evenly. Canada. The UK’s growth is set That’s a few months to be the fastest among the ahead of France and Spain large rich countries, the but behind the US, Japan OECD says. and Germany. It’s also UK Chancellor Rishi behind several emerging Sunak attributed the economies, including strength of the forecast to China, which was the first the success of the UK’s to regain the lost ground. vaccine rollout and the OECD Secretary- government’s Plan for General Angel Gurría said Jobs. Global growth will be led by a strong upturn in the US, where GDP is forecast to reach 6.9% this year, before there was an urgent need However, he cautioned easing to 3.6% in 2022, the OECD added. to “step up the production that with debt at nearly and equitable distribution 100% of GDP, there was a However,they remained the slow jab distribution in population were not caught up, but emerging- of vaccines". need to “ensure public short of what had many developing countries vaccinated. market economies, “Effective vaccination finances remain on a sure previously been expected threatened to blight their Global growth will be led including India, may programmes in many footing". by the end of 2022. economic progress. by a strong upturn in the continue to have large countries has meant The OECD said The OECD praised It said the recovery US, where GDP is forecast shortfalls in GDP. today’s economic outlook is prospects for the world stimulus measures and would remain uneven and to reach 6.9% this year, The strong forecast this more promising than at economy had brightened, swift vaccine rollouts in vulnerable to fresh before easing to 3.6% in year for the UK reflects the any time since the start of with activity returning to richer countries for setbacks as long as a large 2022, the OECD added. key role that vaccination this devastating pre-pandemic levels. boosting growth, but said proportion of the world’s Output in China has also plays in supporting pandemic,” he said.

BANK RATES Nations begin three weeks of Commercial bank rates to the public at the close of business yesterday by the Central Bank of Barbados. grueling climate talks online Valid for June 1, 2021 Notes: BERLIN – Officials from Tosi Mpanu Mpanu, decisions are expected at below 2 degrees Celsius Currency Buying Selling around the globe begin who chairs the second the virtual talks that run (3.6 Fahrenheit), ideally Belizean Dollar 1.00000 1.00000 three weeks of grueling body at the talks, said until June 17. no more than 1.5 C (2.7 Canadian Dollar 1.63567 1.68406 climate talks Monday that although negotiators “We need to show up in F), by the end of the East Caribbean $ 0.73704 0.74445 that will involve would not be able to Glasgow with decisions century compared with Euro 2.39527 2.49613 grappling with a number encourage each other ready to be taken,” said pre-industrial times. But Pound Sterling 2.78281 2.89999 of thorny political issues “with a friendly tap on the the head of the UN with global warming United States Dollar 1.98000 2.02857 without the benefit of shoulder,” he hopes that climate office, Patricia already at about 1.2 C Demand/Sight: face-to-face meetings, due ”we’re going to be Espinosa. (2.2 F), scientists say Currency Buying Selling Belizean Dollar 0.99688 1.00313 to pandemic restrictions. engaging on substantive In particular, a pledge drastic steps are needed Canadian Dollar 1.64499 1.68258 The UN climate office issues and really try to to provide $100 billion in to cut the amount of East Caribbean Dollar 0.73843 0.74306 in Bonn, Germany, has make progress.” financial support each carbon dioxide and other Euro 2.43041 2.48064 designed a schedule of Negotiations will focus year to poor countries to planet-heating gases Guyana Dollar 0.00942 0.00948 virtual sessions that will on resolving some of the tackle climate change has released into the Pound Sterling 2.82364 2.88199 see negotiators share the outstanding issues yet to be fulfilled. atmosphere. United States Dollar 1.99000 2.02768 burden of joining arising from the 2015 “The $100 billion has “We are not on a Telegraphic Transfer meetings before dawn, Paris climate accord, become one element that trajectory that it Currency Buying Selling during the afternoon or including rules for is crucial to building compatible with 1.5 Belizean Dollar 0.99688 1.00313 late at night – depending international carbon trust, but it goes beyond degrees by the end of the Canadian Dollar 1.64811 1.68258 East Caribbean Dollar 0.73843 0.74306 on their respective time markets, harmonizing the $100 billion,” century,” Espinosa Euro 2.43499 2.48064 zones. countries’ timeframes for Espinosa told reporters. warned. Guyana Dollar 0.00942 0.00948 “This is not ideal at all,” reducing greenhouse gas The Glasgow summit Her office has given Pound Sterling 2.82895 2.88199 said Marianne Karlsen, emissions and providing will be a crucial test for countries that missed last United States Dollar 1.99375 2.02768 who chairs one of the two aid to developing nations. international efforts to year’s deadline for international bodies Progress on all of those curb global warming submitting new emissions INDICATIVE RATES FOR SOME REGIONAL holding talks. “We wanted issues is seen as key to before it reaches critical reduction goals until July CURRENCIES AS ADVISED BY THE to have all these making the UN climate levels in the coming 31 to do so, if they want RESPECTIVE CENTRAL BANKS interactions that we have summit in Glasgow, decades. those targets included in N.B.: These rates are not meant to be used for trading. when we are in an in- Scotland, in November a Signatories of the Paris a key scientific report that BDS$ Guyana Dollar 0.00945 person setting, but we do success. However, due to accord agreed to limit the will provide the basis for Jamaica Dollar 0.01342 not have any other concerns about the rise in average further talks in Glasgow, T&T Dollar 0.30045 options.” format, no official temperatures to well she said. 10 • Tuesday June 1, 2021 The Barbados Advocate

Campaign launched Some students want By Cara L. Jean-Baptiste IN AN effort to have accurate information readily available to the healthier option members of the public, PAHO and UNICEF By Krystal Penny Bowen the schools. These they have the money to schools have done, I know partnered to launch an included the be able to purchase these in particular Queen’s information-filled ome schoolchildren inconsistency of menus and purchase College if you do not stick campaign. in Barbados want preparing healthy meals these recipes and say to that menu, then you Speaking during the Shealthier food by canteen operators and that they have it, they’ll are not contracted again programme launch that options. the lack of monitoring of continue to be able to slip for the next year…,” said took place virtually Public Health these food providers. In away if no one is Charles. recently, Dr. Yitades Nutritionist, Nicole the past, she worked with monitoring them,” said She added at a Gebre, Representative to Griffith made this two canteen operators. Griffith. stakeholder session held Barbados and Eastern comment during the “Yes you can try with Manager of Childhood in 2020, the canteen Caribbean (PAHO/WHO) Heart and Stroke (canteen operators) but Obesity Prevention operators reported that explained that their Dr. Yitades Gebre, Foundation of Barbados’ unless someone is Programme at the HSFB, by doing things campaign with the Representative to (HSFB) recent Childhood monitoring them and Francine Charles noted differently the children slogan, ‘COVID-19 Barbados and Eastern Obesity Prevention somebody who is that with the model were responding well. vaccines bring us closer’ Caribbean Online Media Training constantly training and schools, the canteen They indicated that they was a response to the (PAHO/WHO) session. asking them... if there is concessionaires are to placed bottled water at alleged vaccine hesitancy During her a licensing process to produce (healthier eye level and the and resistance that cause real harm to health contribution, Griffith ensure that they continue menus) because there is a operators saw an resulted in the low and public trust, social noted this along with to do what they have to policy. increase in water uptake of the COVID cohesion and an some challenges within do, then maybe. Once “Basically what these sales. vaccine in the Eastern emergency response was Caribbean countries. necessary to manage this. He revealed that some Dr. Aloys Kamuragiye, member states and at Representative, UNICEF least two Ministers of ECA expressed that he 3 easy ways to shrink swollen ankles Health in the region believed the launch was a HOORAY for sunny trigger a sodium articulated the need for step in the right direction days! The hitch? Warmer imbalance – which in PAHO and UNICEF to as they sought to address weather dilates blood turn can cause swollen develop communication hesitancy. vessels, which can ankles. One delicious fix: materials that addressed “We can never have too trigger leg and ankle Spoon up frozen banana issues and concerns much information out swelling called edema. “nice cream,” which about vaccines that there about the vaccines Thankfully, these simple harnesses the resulted in vaccine to persuade persons on tips work to relieve potassium-boosting hesitancy. the importance of getting swollen ankles, legs, and benefits of the fruit to “These communication vaccinated,” he said. feet. nix swelling. To do: Slice materials include videos, “Their communication Tiptoe to the kitchen. a banana and freeze for banners, social media products that have been The next time you’re two hours; blend until cards and radio public delivered, are vivid and getting up for a snack, smooth and enjoy! announcements, and an vibrant, and impact tiptoe to the kitchen. Bonus: Its naturally electronic copy of the information in an “The calves are a key sweet taste and creamy campaign material will entertaining and player for healthy consistency are as be shared for your accessible way.The circulation in the legs, delicious as traditional viewing this morning,” he messages are clear and helping pump blood back ice cream, but with 70 said. “I ask the media concise and address to the heart,” says Fred percent fewer calories! houses to take this concerns we have all had Pescatore, M.D. This opportunity to bring this expressed.” way, blood doesn’t pool in Try a French seaside information to the public He noted that as part of the feet and ankles. cure. through the corporate the communications and Indeed, Brigham and Bark from a tree found social responsibility.” advocacy strategy, Women’s Hospital along the French seaside “The campaign is based UNICEF was committed research suggests that (called Pycnogenol) on social data and gives to helping countries for 43 percent of folks erases all traces of leg an important perspective develop and implement with edema, working the swelling for 60 percent on community knowledge tailored campaigns to calf muscles by tiptoeing of patients, according to gaps, perceptions, and strengthen confidence in reverses leg and ankle an Italian study in the behavior, understanding immunizations. swelling entirely.The scientific journal the drivers of behavior To date, he revealed trick: Walk on the balls Phytomedicine. which are all critical to that they have supported of your feet for five “Research shows this understand why people Ministries of Health in steps, then take five Tiptoe to the kitchen. unique supplement has may or may not be Antigua and Barbuda, normal steps, repeating anti-inflammatory practicing public health Barbados, St. Vincent and for one minute every few mineral – which 98 time of year,” says Dr. benefits and aids in the and social measures.” the Grenadines, Trinidad hours. percent of us don’t get Pescatore, since even a production of nitric He stated that they and Tobago, the British enough of – helps flush small uptick in oxide, which helps understood that Virgin Islands as well as Spoon up ‘nice cream.’ excess sodium that leads temperature can lead to regulate blood-vessel misinformation, the Turks and Caicos Bananas are packed to fluid retention. “That’s mild dehydration and dilation,” says Dr. disinformation and fake islands in their with potassium, and the particularly helpful this perspiration that can Pescatore. news had the ability to campaigns. The Barbados Advocate Tuesday June 1, 2021 • 11

J’ca: Education ministry postpones primary-level national assessments KINGSTON, Jamaica – The The ministry, in a bulletin assessments. management/principals of Meanwhile, the Grade Nine Ministry of Education, Youth issued yesterday,stated that the The assessments to be schools that have been approved Achievement Test (GNAT) has and Information has postponed decision was taken after a series postponed include the Grade by the Ministry of Health and been cancelled for 2021. All the sitting of all the remaining of consultations with key Three Diagnostic Test, the Wellness as COVID-19 students registered to sit the national assessments at the stakeholders and consultant Grade Four Performance Tasks compliant, should ensure that GNAT, will be placed in schools primary level until the latter psychometricians concerning and the Grade Five Performance all grades four and five students that are in proximity to their half of the Christmas Term of the administration of the 2021 Tasks. are scheduled for face-to-face home address and/or attending the upcoming 2021/2022 sitting of Primary Exit Profile Based on this decision, instruction in preparation for school consistent with the academic year. (PEP) Grades Four and Five effective yesterday, Boards of their examinations. approach used in June 2020. Vincentian Gov’t to enforce pre-eruption COVID-19 protocols ST VINCENT – The entry to the school compounds. protocol” of April 7 had Government of St. Vincent Further,those teachers who are anticipated the reopening of and the Grenadines is re- unvaccinated and present a schools on April 12 introducing the COVID-19 negative test will be tested up to “And so, these protocols protocols that it announced once every two weeks. basically went out of the window,” on April 7, but which seemed He said that the testing of he said, adding that Cabinet, to have fallen by the wayside teachers and students will be having heard health officials’ with the explosive eruption done “on a two week basis, by and proposals last week, again of La Soufriere on April 9. large. approved the protocols. However, unlike before the “Of course, you may well find He said that in light of the eruption, students who have that some students may not be return to the physical classroom returned to the physical tested more than once per month. by some students, the Ministry classroom now have to present a But it is very, very much of Health is demanding that negative antigen test result, or important that the testing be students present their antigen be tested for the illness, once their done if the vaccination is not in test results. parents consent. place.” And, where this is not possible, Acting Prime Minister The acting prime minister said students will be tested with the Acting Prime Minister, Montgomery Daniel. Montgomery Daniel did not say it was “real stunning” hearing consent of parents. what would happen if students do that SVG had gone past the 2,000 Daniel said that this has commingling and bundling and were especially concerned about not have a negative test result COVID-19 cases mark, adding already started in some schools as wanting to enjoy themselves.” the non-adherence to the ban on and their parents do not consent that health officials said that 64% a teacher and a student at one He said that the mass amplified music. to the test. of transmissions occur in homes. institution tested positive for gathering protocols will be Daniel said that the Cabinet Speaking on Friday, on Star “And, of course, as the report COVID-19. enforced. heard that vehicles with powerful FM, which is owned by the ruling yesterday (Thursday) stated, “And so, in terms of the contact The protocols ban indoor dining sound systems were being used to Unity Labour Party, Daniel said there were 11 new cases on that tracing, and so on, they had to do at restaurants, limit indoor provide amplified music that the health ministry attended day and there were some 163 a lot of testing of the children gatherings to 15 people, and “particularly in certain hotspot”, Thursday’s cabinet meeting and active cases presently in St. within that school compound,’ outdoor gatherings to 20. including beaches. expressed concern about the Vincent and the Grenadines. Daniel said. “… on public transportation, “… these portable music sets spread of COVID-19 in St. Therefore, with this spiral “So that it is critical that testing the protocols would be are attracting a number of Vincent and the Grenadines. increase with these numbers...” be done with the children but it maintained, and then you have, individuals and creating this kind He said that the government Daniel said. will be done with the written in terms of churches, they are still of situation,” he said. will be enforcing the protocols, consent of the parents.” down to their capacity of one- “And that’s why I am saying to which also clamp down on mass Protocols ‘basically went out The acting prime minister said third. In terms of parties and you that as of this weekend, the gatherings and demand face of the window’ after eruption that the “troublesome one” that funerals and weddings, of course, police is being asked to increase masks in public places as well as Daniel said that health officials the ministry presented was mass they are expected to maintain the in terms of their methods of private places to which the public appealed to the Cabinet that it is gatherings. protocols as required,” Daniel control, in terms of the reduction has access. time “to have the protocols that “And the observation by the said. of COVID-19 so that whether it is Among other things, the were established; that it is time Ministry of Health is that there is amplified music or not, where protocols call for unvaccinated for these protocols to be re- a continuous neglect of social Vehicles providing amplified there are large gatherings that teachers to present a negative established”. distancing. People are just going music they cannot be less than the six COVID-19 test, or be denied He said that the “improved out and having [a] nice time and He said that health officials feet as required by the protocols.” St. Lucia eases health regulations for fully vaccinated people CASTRIES – The St. Lucia COVID-19 vaccine up to this past mandatory mask wearing in attendance are fully vaccinated”. with up to 50 fully vaccinated government announced several Friday and 18,277 others have public, social distancing, and The government said people may be permitted after amendments to the coronavirus received the second dose. washing and sanitising of hands competitive sporting events or authorisation through the (COVID-19) prevention and The statement said the remain in place. It said the daily activities must receive approval Ministry of Health. control regulation, including Cabinet of Prime Minister Allen curfew remains 9 p.m. to 4 a.m. from the Ministry of Health and “The government of St. Lucia is allowing for returning nationals Chastanet after “careful (local time). returning nationals and visitors encouraged that the changes will and visitors with a negative PCR deliberation on According to the statement, the with a negative PCR test and allow certain sectors negatively test and who are fully vaccinated recommendations from the changes allowed for a person with who are fully vaccinated will not impacted by COVID-19 to not to be quarantined. Command Centre” had agreed to a valid liquor licence to permit a require quarantine “random commence or expand operations The government said the adjust the COVID-19 protocols person on licensed premises to testing will be done at all arrival and asks that as we continue to measures take effect from to allow concessions for fully consume intoxicating liquor points”. monitor the situation regarding Monday until June 30, as the vaccinated people based on the between the hours of 11 a.m. and “Notwithstanding, the CMO the spread of COVID-19, all island continues to strengthen its protection being provided by 8 p.m. as well as allowing a (Chief Medical Officer) retains should practice the infection vaccination campaign. vaccination in keeping with the “competitive sporting the power to place visitors in prevention and control measures A government statement said a science. activity…within a controlled quarantine in order to protect to reduce the spread of COVID- total of 27,709 individuals had But it warned that all public facility with spectators on public health,” the statement 19 and keep us safe,” the received the first dose of the health measures such as condition that persons in said, adding that social events statement said. 12 • Tuesday June 1, 2021 The Barbados Advocate

UNICEF says malnutrition spikes for Haiti kids amid pandemic LES CAYES, Haiti – Severe acute Gough told The Associated Press grandmother, Marie-Rose Emile, who childhood malnutrition is expected during a recent visit to a hospital in is caring for the infant since her mother to more than double this year in the southern city of Les Cayes that also is ill. Emile is struggling to provide Haiti as the country struggles with UNICEF has only a one-month supply for the baby, saying she has barely the coronavirus pandemic, a spike left of a special food paste given to harvested any beans, corn or potatoes in violence and dwindling children in need and is seeking US$3 this year. resources, a UNICEF report said million by the end of June. Gough, the UNICEF official, said she yesterday. Officials said the pandemic also has was discouraged by the dismal numbers More than 86,000 children under age disrupted health services, with of malnutrition and drop in childhood 5 could be affected, compared with childhood immunization rates dropping immunizations. She said more outreach 41,000 reported last year, said Jean from 28% to 44%, depending on the services are needed because not enough Gough, UNICEF’s regional director for vaccine. The decrease has led to a rise people are visiting community health Latin America and the Caribbean. in diphtheria cases as health workers centers. “I was saddened to see so many brace for an expected measles outbreak Among those visiting a health center children suffering from malnutrition,” this year. for the first time was 27-year-old she said after a weeklong visit to Haiti. UNICEF noted that unvaccinated Franceline Mileon, who brought her “Some will not recover unless they children also are more likely to die from young child after hearing a health receive treatment on time.” malnutrition. official with a bullhorn in her Severe acute malnutrition is Lamir Samedi, a nurse who works at neighbourhood announcing that a considered a life-threatening condition. a community health center in the vaccination programme had begun. She In a slightly less dangerous category, southern town of Saint-Jean-du-Sud, sat on a bench, coddling her baby,as she acute malnutrition in kids younger said the target was to vaccinate 80% of waited for a nurse to weigh her. than 5 in Haiti has risen 61%, with children in the area, but they had yet to Overall, UNICEF said it needs nearly some 217,000 children expected to reach 50%. US$49 million this year to meet suffer from it this year, compared with Among the children hospitalized is humanitarian needs in Haiti, adding 134,000 last year. 11-month-old Denise Joseph, who lay that little of that amount has been Liberty Avenue co-named Little Overall, UNICEF said, about 4.4 quietly in a crib in Les Cayes after being pledged. The agency $5.2 million of that Guyana in Queens New York. million of Haiti’s more than 11 million diagnosed with tuberculosis two weeks amount would go toward nutrition and inhabitants lack sufficient food, ago. US$4.9 million for health, including including 1.9 million children. “She never eats,” said her childhood immunizations. Little Guyana Avenue unveiled in Richmond Hill, Queens NEW YORK – City officials, including Mayor Bill de Blasio, joined Queens community members Saturday to unveil “Little Guyana Avenue.” The street shares its name with Liberty Avenue at the intersection of Lefferts Boulevard in Richmond Hill. The area is home to many Guyanese residents and businesses. The city says the new name is a way to honour the accomplishments and contributions of the Guyanese community. “Guyana not only has done so much for New York City but represents such possibility. People of different backgrounds, ethnicities, faiths coming together as one. That is what New York Amazon Annegardine, 11, who is being treated for abnormal blood sugar levels, sits on a bed accompanied by her City stands for as well,” de Blasio said. mother at the Hospital of Immaculate Conception, in Les Cayes, Haiti, Wednesday, May 26, 2021. UNICEF’s regional New York City is home to the director for Latin America and the Caribbean visited the southern seaport amid concerns over an increase in malnu- largest Guyanese community outside of trition and a drop in childhood immunizations that officials blame on the coronavirus pandemic. Guyana. Peru revises pandemic death toll, now worst in the world per capita LIMA – Peru yesterday almost tripled death toll was being undercounted in death toll, Peru now stands at more than per capita death toll now more than its official COVID-19 death toll to official statistics. 500 COVID-19 deaths per 100,000 doubles that of Brazil, according to the 180,764, following a government review, The government said it will now people. data. making it the country with the worst update its death count, which stood at “We think it is our duty to make public Peru’s updated numbers are in line death rate per capita, according to Johns 69,342 as of Sunday, in part because of this updated information,” said Peru with so-called excess death figures, Hopkins University data. a lack of testing that made it difficult to Prime Minister Violeta Bermudez which researchers have used in Peru Peru has been among the hardest hit confirm whether a person had died due during a news conference announcing and other countries to measure possible Latin America countries during the to the virus or some other cause. the result of the review. undercounting during the pandemic. COVID-19 pandemic, with its hospitals According to Johns Hopkins data, In Latin America, Brazil has the Excess deaths measures the total overcrowded with patients and demand Hungary had the worst number of per highest total death toll with more than number of deaths over a period of time for oxygen outstripping availability. capita COVID-19 deaths at about 300 450,000 lives lost due to the pandemic. and compares it with the same period Experts had long warned that the true per 100,000 people.With its updated Based on population, however, Peru’s pre-pandemic. The Barbados Advocate Tuesday June 1, 2021 • 13

Denmark accused of helping US spy on European officials DENMARK’S secret service helped German President Frank-Walter the US spy on European politicians Steinmeier and a spokesperson for including German Chancellor Angela Merkel have said they were not Angela Merkel from 2012 to 2014, aware of Danish involvement until the Danish media say. DR report, which was shared with other The Defence Intelligence Service (FE) European media over the weekend. collaborated with the US National The NSA is said to have accessed text Security Agency (NSA) to gather messages and the phone conversations information, according to Danish public of a number of prominent individuals by service broadcaster DR. tapping into Danish Internet cables in Intelligence was allegedly collected on co-operation with the FE. Angela Merkel was allegedly targeted by US intelligence. other officials from Germany, France, The alleged set-up, said in the report Sweden and Norway. to have been codenamed “Operation the time, Peer Steinbrück, are also said Norwegian Prime Minister Erna Similar allegations emerged in 2013. Dunhammer”, allowed the NSA to to have been targeted. Solberg told public broadcaster NRK: Then, secrets leaked by US obtain data using the telephone “Politically I view this as a scandal,” “It’s unacceptable if countries which whistleblower Edward Snowden alleged numbers of politicians as search Steinbrück told German media. have close allied co-operation feel the tapping of the German chancellor’s parameters, according to DR. Denmark’s Defence Minister Trine need to spy on one another.” phone by the NSA. DR interviewed nine sources, all of Bramsen, who had reportedly been France’s Europe Minister Clement When those allegations were made, whom are said to have had access to earlier informed of the espionage, told Beaune told France Info radio the White House gave no outright denial classified information held by the FE. DR that “systematic wiretapping of close the allegations were “extremely but said Mrs Merkel’s phone was not Along with Mrs Merkel, then-German allies is unacceptable”. serious”. being bugged at the time and would not Foreign Minister Frank-Walter Other European politicians have Neither the FE nor the NSA have yet be in future. Steinmeier and the opposition leader at condemned the reports. commented on the latest reports. France fugitive caught after shoot-out with Dordogne police AN armed ex-soldier on the run in south-western France has been shot by police after a 24-hour manhunt. The man, named by police as 29-year- old Terry Dupin, had fled to a forest after shooting at officers on Saturday, sparking a massive search. He was wounded during a shoot-out with a special forces squad, and has been taken into custody, officials say. Interior Minister Gérald Darmanin said he had been “neutralised” and thanked police for their “decisive action". The manhunt began on Saturday after a “dispute” at Dupin’s ex-partner’s home, in Le Lardin-Saint-Lazare in Dordogne, led to him shooting at police. The suspect, who had past domestic violence convictions, fled to nearby woods armed with a knife and a long- range hunting rifle, police said. More than 300 officers, four armoured vehicles and a police helicopter were deployed to comb the four sq km (1.5 sq Security forces and armoured cars were involved in the manhunt. mile) stretch of woodland into Sunday night. Some 1 800 residents were urged “Neutralised means that he was officers, he said, adding that the man suspect, naming him as Terry Dupin, a to stay at home to avoid the “potentially wounded during the return of fire. He is appeared unconcerned about his own bearded man of athletic build, very dangerous” suspect. currently in the hands of the fire and life. born in 1992 in Rosny-Sous-Bois, near At around midday yesterday, the rescue service for medical treatment,” Darmanin praised the hundreds of Paris. suspect was seriously wounded in a Périssat said. officers deployed since Saturday. He was described as a “dangerous shoot-out with police, prefect of During the arrest, the suspect opened Police had called for witnesses and individual sought by police for Dordogne, Frédéric Périssat, said. fire several times on special forces issued a photo and description of the attempted murder".

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High: 8:14 a.m. and 9:55 p.m. New York: 21°C Yesterday: 0.7 mm Miami: 17°C Low: 2:16 a.m. For the month: 21.8 mm Max: 30.7°C Toronto: 23°C and 3:06 p.m. For the year: 278.5 mm Min: 27.4°C Montreal: 20°C London: 16°C 5:31 a.m. 6:21 p.m. 14 • Tuesday June 1, 2021 The Barbados Advocate

WHO renames UK and other variants with Greek letters THE World Health Organisation (WHO) has announced a new naming system for variants of Covid-19. From now on the WHO will use Greek letters to refer to variants first detected in countries like the UK, South Africa and India. The UK variant for instance is labelled as Alpha, the South African Beta, and the Indian as Delta. The WHO said this was to simplify discussions but also to help remove some stigma from the names. Earlier this month the Indian government criticised the naming of variant B.1.617.2 – first detected in the country last October – as the “Indian variant”, though the WHO had never officially labelled it as such. “No country should be stigmatised for detecting and reporting variants,” the WHO’s Covid-19 technical lead, Maria The labels will not replace existing scientific names but are designed to make discussions easier and remove stigma. Van Kerkhove, tweeted. She also called for “robust surveillance” of variants, and 24 variants are officially identified, the public discourse, we could discuss some than the Alpha (UK; Kent) variant, for the sharing of scientific data to help system runs out of Greek letters, and a of these variants in more easy-to-use which was responsible for the surge in stop the spread. new naming programme will be language.” cases in the UK over the winter. Letters will refer to both variants of announced, Ms Van Kerkhove told STAT On Monday, a scientist advising the Vietnam, meanwhile, has detected concern, and variants of interest. A full News in an interview. UK government said the country was in what appears to be a combination of list of names has been published on the “We’re not saying replace B.1.1.7, but the early stages of a third wave of those two variants. On Saturday, the WHO website. really just to try to help some of the coronavirus infections, in part driven by country’s health minister said it could These Greek letters will not replace dialogue with the average person,” she the Delta, or Indian variant. spread quickly through the air and existing scientific names. If more than told the US-based website. “So that in It is thought to spread more quickly described it as “very dangerous”. Global economy rebounding, faces multiple threats FRANKFURT, Germany – The global economic rebound from the pandemic has picked up speed but remains uneven across countries and faces multiple headwinds. Most worrisome: the lack of vaccines in poorer nations, which could lead to new virus variants and more stop- and-go lockdowns. Those were key points from the latest economic outlook published yesterday by the Paris-based Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development. The OECD said that relief and stimulus measures in the more developed world had done much to get the economy through the pandemic recession and back on the path of growth. It forecast global output would rise 5.8%, raising its forecast from 4.8% during its previous outlook in December. This year’s predicted rebound follows last year’s contraction of 3.5%, and would be the fastest since 1973. In this March 23, 2021 file photo, the Fearless Girl statue stands in front of the New York Stock Exchange in New York’s The US economy was expected to grow Financial District. 6.9%, upgraded from a previously forecast 6.5%. The OECD cited wide-ranging Although the OECD said most lack of vaccines in poorer countries that health supplies more widely available to support from government spending on individual countries would reach pre- have fewer resources for relief efforts. “A these countries.” additional unemployment benefits, pandemic levels of output by the end of renewed virus-driven weakening of As long as the vast majority of the global financial assistance for local governments 2022, it cautioned that “this is far from growth would be harder to cushion, population is not vaccinated, the report and support for low-income households. enough”. resulting in further increases in acute said, “all of us remain vulnerable to the OECD chief economist Laurence Boone It said that the global economy had not poverty” and raising the risk of financial emergence of new variants”. said that economic prospects “have reached the growth level that would have crisis, the OECD said in its forecast The report said there had been much improved considerably in recent months, been reached without a pandemic. And report. recent discussion of possible higher and the outlook is brightening ... however, the report said that too many countries “This is all the more troubling because, inflation but argued that production the health situation remains highly would not see living standards reach pre- notwithstanding the impact on lives and bottlenecks and other disruptions to uncertain”. pandemic levels by the end of 2022. livelihoods, the global economic and social trading in goods should be temporary and “The first and main risk ... remains the The Paris-based organisation listed cost of maintaining closed borders dwarfs would start to fade by the end of the year virus,” she said. several threats to the recovery, including the costs of making vaccines, tests and as production capacity is restored. The Barbados Advocate Tuesday June 1, 2021 • 15

Israel coalition Gov’t a threat to security, warns Netanyahu ISRAEL’S PM Benjamin Netanyahu has warned that a proposed unity government aimed at replacing him would be a danger to the country’s security. He urged fellow right-wingers not to back a deal after ultra-nationalist Naftali Bennett said he would form a coalition with a centrist party. Netanyahu’s opponents have until Wednesday to form a government. If they are successful, it would bring to an end the rule of the country’s longest- serving prime minister. Netanyahu, who faces serious corruption charges and could go to jail, fell short of a decisive majority at a general election in March. It was the country’s fourth inconclusive vote in two years – and again he failed to secure coalition allies. However, his opponents may only be able to form a minority government, propped up by Arab members of parliament. Yesterday, the centrist opposition leader Yair Lapid warned that “many obstacles” remained before a unity government could be formed. “We’ll have to overcome them together,” he told journalists.“That’s our first test – to see if we can find smart compromises in the coming days to achieve the greater goal.” Naftali Bennett and Benjamin Netanyahu traded barbs during their televised appearances on Sunday. Tensions remain following the recent Gaza conflict, which also triggered inter- with Lapid. to see Netanyahu’s time in office come to If he chips away just a couple of communal clashes in Israeli cities Bennett, 49, earlier announced in a an end. members of parliament with these between Jews and Arabs. televised address that his party would Lapid, a former finance minister, was attacks, then the prospective government Some Arab politicians could be join talks to form a unity government. given until June 2 to form a new coalition could tumble. reluctant to back a government led by “Netanyahu is no longer trying to form government after Netanyahu failed to do And even if this coalition does get Bennett, who is a staunch supporter of a right-wing government because he so. His Yesh Atid party came second to sworn in, it will be a fragile one – bringing Jewish settlement in the Israeli-occupied knows full well that there isn’t one. He is Netanyahu’s right-wing Likud at the last together parties from across the political West Bank – land Palestinians want for seeking to take the whole national camp, election. spectrum with stark ideological a future state. and the whole country, with him on his After an evening of high political drama differences. To stay in power, it will be “Don’t form a left-wing government – personal last stand,” Bennett said. on Sunday, Israel is much closer to a new forced to kick many sensitive issues into such a government is a danger to Israel’s “I will do everything to form a national coalition that will unseat its long-time the long grass. security and future,” 71-year-old unity government with my friend Yair prime minister. However, Benjamin On Saturday night, Netanyahu’s Likud Netanyahu, who has dominated Israeli Lapid.” Netanyahu should not be written off. party made an offer to Bennett and the politics for a generation, said on Sunday. Before the announcement, Israeli He was quick to respond to the latest leader of another potential coalition party Naming left-wing leaders who, he media reported that under the proposed announcement with his own appeal to to share the premiership in a three-way hinted, could weaken Israel’s security terms of the deal, Bennett would replace right-wing members of Naftali Bennett’s split. cabinet, he asked:“What impact will that Netanyahu as prime minister and later Yamina party – and those of Gideon His offer was rejected but the prime have on Israel’s deterrent capability? give way to Lapid, 57, in a rotation Saar’s New Hope – not to join the minister repeated the same option on How will we look to our enemies? What agreement. The arrangement has not agreement. Sunday. will they say in Iran and Gaza?” been officially confirmed. He taunted them by asking “Who will Under Israel’s electoral system of Netanyahu accused Bennett of The proposed coalition would bring take care of settlements?” and suggested proportional representation, it is difficult “misleading the public” and of carrying together factions from the right, the left the proposed unity government would for a single party to gain enough seats to out “the fraud of the century” – a and the centre of Israeli politics. While offer a weak security cabinet that would form a government outright. Smaller reference to the Yamina party leader’s the parties have little in common be unable to stand up to Israel’s rival, parties are usually needed to make up the previous public promises not to join forces politically,they are united in their desire Iran. numbers needed for a coalition. Irish pharmacies to administer vaccines in June PHARMACIES in the Republic of dose of a Covid-19 vaccine. Ireland are to play a role in Covid-19 Despite the progress, the head of the vaccinations from early June, the Irish Republic of Ireland’s health service, health minister has said. Paul Reid, has warned the virus Stephen Donnelly told the Seanad remains a danger and people should (Irish parliament) the move would be remain diligent. “particularly important in areas Speaking during a national address further away from vaccination on Friday, Taoiseach (Irish PM) centres". Micheál Martin said that the strategy Donnelly said people aged 40 to 44 to combat Covid-19 is working and that will be able to register for their jabs “the end of this is within our grasp". from Wednesday, RTÉ reports. “We are almost back to a point where A total of 2.7m jabs have now been we can enjoy the ordinary and administered in the Republic. extraordinary moments in our lives, People aged 40 to 44 in the Republic of Ireland will be able to register for their That means that half of the adult the excitement and relief is palpable,” jabs from Wednesday. population has now had at least one he said. 16 • Tuesday June 1, 2021 The Barbados Advocate

Meet 106-year-old Australian dancer Eileen Kramer. Dancer aged 106 who bans the word ‘old’ AT 106, Eileen Kramer seems three big dance pieces at NIDA “I say: I’m not old, I’ve just been more productive than ever. [the National Institute for here a long time and learnt a few She writes a story a day from Dramatic Art] and independent things along the way. her Sydney aged-care facility, theatres. “I don’t feel how people say you publishes books and has entered “I’ve participated in two big should feel when you’re old. My Australia’s most prestigious dance festivals in Adelaide and attitude to creating things is painting competition. Brisbane, I’ve been in a film, identical to when I was a child.” After decades living abroad, Ms given many smaller In recent years Ms Kramer has Kramer returned to her home city performances, written three crowdfunded, choreographed and of Sydney aged 99. Since then, books, and today I’m having a free performed several dance works she’s collaborated with artists to day talking to you!” she says from that draw from her life. create several videos that her home. She was halfway through showcase her primary talent and Something she often gets asked creating a new dance video when lifelong passion: dancing. is where all her energy comes a lockdown in Sydney temporarily Ms Kramer still dances – from – and whether there’s a frustrated her plans. But not for graceful, dramatic movements secret to dancing into old age. long. mostly using the top half of her Her response is that she “I couldn’t go out to the location body. In more recent years, she banishes the words “old” and of the video, so I wrote a book has also choreographed. “age” from her vocabulary. She instead,” she says, laughing. “It’s “Since returning to Sydney I’ve admonishes me for using them a story about how we made the been so busy – I’ve performed later in our chat. film.” Bridge The Barbados Advocate Tuesday June 1, 2021 • 17 SPORTS Burke and Tuach still in main draw JOSH BURKE and dle out for Heat 14 of first Heat of round three. Chelsea Tuach are the Round 2. Bruce Mackie did not last two Bajans left in Burke made it through fair as well as Burke but the main draw of the his second round with a will have a second chance International Surfing second place finish in his to make it back through Association World Heat. He had promised to the repechage. He said Surfing Games in El improve his surfing after a that his heat was hard to Salvador. nervous round one and he find waves though he got With a place in the did just that. on a wave before the sound Olympics up for grabs, Burke said that he was of the buzzer but it did not Tuach completed her first happy to have surfed a lit- count towards his scores round early in the morn- tle be better this time but Mackie finished fourth ing but had everyone on knows he will have to with 6.84 with his highest the edge of their seats work on his wave selection scoring wave 3.57. with some low scores. a bit more. Che Allan will also have When she returned to He finished second in to work his way through the beach she said that his second round heat the repechage as he fin- after some initial shaky with 12.24 behind Cody ished third in his heat moments she made it Young from Canada who with 6.80, the winner was through to the next round finished with 12.27. Dilipe Toledo with 17.70 with 7.26 and apologized Burke’s best two waves from Brazil. for the heart stopping mo- earned him 5.67 and 6.57 Chelsea Roett finished ments for her fans. Tuach to advance to round 3. third in her second round was second to Caroline Burke has been one of heat with 8.1. she will also Marks from the USA who the surfers in the water head to the repechage won the heat with 15.33. early in the morning thus round in a hope to make it Josh Burke and Chelsea Tuach at the opening ceremony for the ISA World Tuach is slated to pad- far and will be up in the back. (CG) Surfing Games in El Salvador. Naomi Osaka withdraws from French Open and reveals ‘bouts of depression

WORLD number two continued to avoid them. with the media, like we Naomi Osaka has with- That led to the player have always strived to do." drawn from the French announcing her with- Open after the controversy drawal on Monday, saying 'A situation I never over her refusal to speak to she was going to "take imagined' - Osaka's the media at the tourna- some time away from the statement in full ment. court now". "This isn't a situation I In a tweet announcing "When the time is right ever imagined or intended the move, Japan's Osaka I really want to work with when I posted a few days also said she had "suffered the Tour to discuss ways ago. I think now the best long bouts of depression" we can make things better thing for the tournament, since winning her first for the players, press and the other players and my Grand Slam title in 2018. fans," she added. wellbeing is that I with- The 23-year-old said last French Tennis draw so that everyone can week she would not do Federation president get back to focusing on the news conferences at Gilles Moretton said the tennis going on in Paris. Roland Garros to protect withdrawal of the second "I never wanted to be a Naomi Osaka has won four Grand Slams, all on hard courts. her mental health. seed was "unfortunate". distraction and I accept "I never wanted to be a "We are sorry and sad my timing was not ideal me at tournaments will "I get really nervous and "I wrote privately to the distraction," the four-time for Naomi," Moretton and my message could notice that I'm often wear- find it stressful to always tournament apologising major winner said. added. "We wish her the have been clearer. More ing headphones as that try to engage and give you and saying that I would be On Sunday, Osaka won best and quickest possible importantly, I would never helps dull my social anxi- the best answers I can. more than happy to speak her opening match against recovery, and we look for- trivialise mental health or ety. "So here in Paris I was with them after the tour- Romania's Patricia Maria ward to having Naomi at use the term lightly. "Though the tennis already feeling vulnerable nament as the Slams are Tig in straight sets and our tournament next year. "The truth is I have suf- press has always been and anxious,so I thought it intense. was fined $15,000 "As all the Grand Slams, fered long bouts of depres- kind to me (and I want to was better to exercise self- "I'm going to take some (£10,570) for not doing the WTA, the ATP and the sion since the US Open in apologise to all the cool care and skip the press time away from the court post-match media. ITF, we remain very com- 2018 and I have had a re- journalists who I may have conferences. I announced now, but when the time is Later that day, a joint mitted to all athletes' well- ally hard time coping with hurt), I am not a natural it preemptively because I right I really want to work statement from Grand being and to continually that. public speaker and get do feel like the rules are with the Tour to discuss Slam organisers said improving every aspect of "Anyone that knows me huge waves of anxiety be- quite outdated in parts ways we can make things Osaka could face expulsion players' experience in our knows I am introverted fore I speak to the world's and I wanted to highlight better for the players, from the tournament if she tournament, including and anyone that has seen media. that. press and fans." 18 • Tuesday June 1, 2021 The Barbados Advocate French Open 2021: Roger Federer & Daniil Medvedev earn Roland Garros wins ROGER Federer eased Federer following a 7-6 (8-6) 6-1 moving well. I want to keep through his French Open 6-2 win against Frenchman playing at this level.” return with a straight-set Arthur Rinderknech. Medvedev has rarely win over Uzbekistan’s Denis Belgian 13th seed David concealed his dislike for the red Istomin. Goffin was beaten in straight dirt, having earned just 11 of his The 20-time Grand Slam sets by Italian 19-year-old 179 career wins on the surface champion had not played at Lorenzo Musetti, the Lyon Open going into Roland Garros. Roland Garros since 2019 and semi-finalist winning 6-0 7-5 7- He had earned only one clay- was playing his first match at a 6 (7-3) to claim his first victory court victory – against Spain's major in 16 months after a knee at a Grand Slam. Alejandro Davidovich Fokina in injury. Norwegian 15th seed Casper Madrid – this year. The 39-year-old Swiss played Ruud, 22, overcame Benoit Paire Despite calling it the “worst smoothly and confidently as he 5-7 6-2 6-1 7-6 (7-4), while John surface ever” at the recent won 6-2 6-4 6-3. Isner won an all-American Italian Open, Medvedev said in Meanwhile, Russian second match against Sam Querrey 7- his pre-Grand Slam news Switzerland’s Roger Federer plays a return to Uzbekistan's seed Daniil Medvedev ended his 6 (7-2) 6-3 6-4. conference that practice in Paris Denis Istomin during their first round match on day two of misery at Roland Garros as he had been “amazing” and that the the French Open tennis tournament at Roland Garros in beat Alexander Bublik for his Is Medvedev starting to conditions helped him play like Paris, France, yesterday. first win on the Paris clay. enjoy clay? he does on hard courts. Medvedev,25, won 6-3 6-3 7-5 Medvedev, a two-time Grand That showed in a dominant because the seedings are based US Open winner Dominic against Kazakhstan's Bublik, Slam finalist, broke out into a performance against Bublik, on world rankings, meaning the Thiem’s defeat on Sunday. ending a run of four successive relieved grin after serving out where the hotter and faster Russian finds himself in the Greek fifth seed Stefanos defeats in round one. for victory in under two hours. conditions seemed to suit his opposite side of the men’s draw Tsitsipas and German sixth Elsewhere in the men’s “I felt I was not playing well in game. to Nadal, top seed Novak seed Alexander Zverev – who singles draw on Monday, the past here, but this time I feel Medvedev is seeded second at Djokovic and Federer. are both strongly tipped to go Croatia's Marin Cilic set up a comfortable,” the Russian said. Roland Garros – one above 13- There are no Grand Slam far – remain in there after second-round meeting with “I am running well and time champion Rafael Nadal – champions in his half following winning their opening matches. Iga Swiatek and Serena Williams through, Bianca Andreescu out DEFENDING champion Iga Swiatek celebrated her 20th birthday with victory over Slovenia’s Kaja Juvan in the French Open first round. The Polish eighth seed beat her best friend on the tour 6-0 7-5. “She didn’t give me any birthday gifts so I’m really happy I could win those important points,” Swiatek said. American 23-time major champion Serena Williams started her campaign with a hard-fought 7-6 (8-6) 6-2 win against Romania’s Irina-Camelia Begu. In the first official night session at Roland Garros, 39-year-old Iga Swiatek was given a bouquet of flowers on court for her Williams was far from her best birthday. but found a way through against world number 74 Begu. positive energy. for Canadian sixth seed Bianca Williams, who is again trying “It was really a huge Andreescu,the 2019 US Open to equal Margaret Court’s all- inspiration for me.” champion, who lost 6-7 (1-7) 7-6 time record of major wins, (7-2) 9-7 to world number 85 squandered a 5-2 lead in the first United States Serena Williams prepares to serve to Kenin wins battle of Grand Tamara Zidansek of Slovenia. set and had to fight off two set Romania’s Irina-Camelia Begu during their first round match Slam champions but Spain's 12th seed Garbine points in the tie-break. on day two of the French Open tennis tournament at Roland Andreescu & Muguruza are Muguruza lost 6-1 6-4 to 18-year- The emotion of pulling through Garros in Paris, France, yesterday. out old Ukrainian Marta Kostyuk. to win the opener was evident In a battle of Grand Slam The 2016 champion has from the huge roar from champion for during the practice champions, 2019 Australian struggled with injury during the Williams,which echoed around a ‘I prepared notes before session . Open winner Sofia Kenin, 22, clay-court season, and called the near-empty Court Philippe speaking with Nadal’ “I had to prepare – write some overcame stiff resistance from trainer during the match. Chatrier – closed to the French While she did not receive a gift small topics not to have awkward 2017 French Open champion Meanwhile, Dutch 16th seed public because of the coronavirus from Juvan, Swiatek did get one silence,” said Swiatek, who has a Jelena Ostapenko to win 6-4 4-6 Kiki Bertens was beaten 6-1 3-6 curfew imposed at 21:00 local early birthday present – the T-shirt signed by the 20-time 6-3. 6-4 by Slovenia’s Polona Hercog, time. chance to hit with her idol Rafael Grand Slam champion on her American Kenin, who was but there were wins for That enabled the three-time Nadal. bedroom wall at home. runner-up to Swiatek in last Belgium’s 14th seed Elise French Open champion to settle After her opening match, the “Even though I am pretty year’s Roland Garros final, will Mertens and Swiss 10th seed down in the second set, breaking reigning Roland Garros introverted, it was really fun for face qualifier and compatriot Belinda Bencic. Begu’s serve in the opening game champion confessed she had to me.” Hailey Baptiste for a place in the Bencic beat last year’s semi- and again in the seventh on her pre-plan some conversations “I got to feel his forehand and third round finalist Nadia Podoroska of way to victory. with the 13-time men's singles his topspin. It gave me a lot of But there was disappointment Argentina 6-0 6-3. The Barbados Advocate Tuesday June 1, 2021 • 19

FOR SALE REAL ESTATE NOTICES NOTICES 1) Dexion Shelves, 5,839 sq ft, $150,000 LIQUOR LICENCE NOTICE LIQUOR LICENCE NOTICE 2) Purple Heart Benches, (Cap. 182) (Cap. 182) 3) Filing Cabinets, Salters, St George 4) Large Storage Boxes, 2 lots 32,760 sq ft, $230,000 APPLICANT: Colleen APPLICANT: Grace Brad- 5) Schwinn Aluminium 14 speed Bispham racer, shaw 6) Cedar Summit Kid’s Play Cave Hill Drive, St. Lucy House 14,876 sq ft. $110,000 OCCUPATION: Shop OCCUPATION: Manager Keeper Cell: 830-4529 Bushy Park, St. Philip ADDRESS: Crusher Site REAL ESTATE 17,000 sq ft $170,000 ADDRESS: Jackson, St. Mi- Road, Prospect, St. James chael Inchcape, St. Philip PREMISES: Wooden struc- 4355 sq ft $ 96,000 PREMISES: Wood and gal- ture situated at #6 PRincess vanized structure situated at Alice Highway, Bridgetown, Belle, St. George Jackson, St. Michael St. Michael 4 acres $400,000 Dated this 27th day of Janu- Dated this 3rd day of March Haggatt Hall, St. Michael ary 2021 2021 TEL: 247-4469 6336 sq ft $126,000 CEL: 284-4667 Under Offer Signed C. 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Clerk to Licensing Authority. Approved for condos, OCCUPATION: Security Guard Amity Lodge, Ch Ch Ocean City, St. Philip 39,242 sq ft $1,600,000. LIQUOR LICENCE NOTICE LIQUOR LICENCE NOTICE 3 bedroom plus 6150 sq ft $123,000 (Cap. 182) ADDRESS: Odessa (Cap. 182) 1 bedroom apt Dover, Christ Church McClean Drive, My Lord’s 6,646 sq ft $650,000 Fortesque, St Philip Hotel 18 rooms fully APPLICANT: Jerry Baltram Hill, St. Michael APPLICANT: Margaret Agricultural Land operational $2,950,000 neg Boyce Gibbons, Ch Ch 494,500 sq ft $1,100,000 under offer OCCUPATION: PREMISES: Wood and wall 3 bedroom plus structure situated at Odessa ADDRESS: Apartment 6B, 2 bedroom apt Silver Sands, Dalkeith, Christ Church ADDRESS: Stanmore McClean Drive, My Lord’s St. Matthias, Christ Church 9,835 sq ft Christ Church 17,371 sq ft approved for Lodge, Black Rock, St. Mi- Hill, St. Michael $675,000 (reduced) 7,129 sq ft $160,000 shops and offices PREMISES: Apartment 6B, chael $495,000 Dated this 11th day of May St. Matthias, Christ Church Breezy Hill, St Philip Bushy Park, St. Philip PREMISES: Black Rock 2021 3 bedroom, 2 bath 24,000 sq ft $190,000 Roebuck Street, Dated this 17th day of May Main Road, Danesbury, St. reduced to $298,000 Bridgetown Michael M. 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Court to be held at Magis- of a Retail license will be 3 bedroom, 2 bath $300,000 and $220,000 trates’ Courts Dist. ‘A’ on considered at a Licensing 5062 sq ft Cane Garden, St Thomas This Application for a Grant Thursday the 17th day of Court to be held at Magis- $390,000 (reduced) Union, St. Philip 3.6 acres approved of a Retail license will be June, 2021 at 10 o’clock am. trates’ Courts Dist. ‘A’ on 7560 sq ft Roadfront Thursday the 17th day of considered at a Licensing The Belle, St George $150,000 $1,650,000 negotiable Court to be held at Magis- J. Gaskin June, 2021 at 10 o’clock am. Plantation style House trates’ Courts Dist. ‘A’ on Clerk to Licensing Authority. Standing on 4 acres Thorpes, St. James Fitts Village, St James J. Gaskin Thursday the 17th day of $1.1M 11,376 sq ft with structure Guest House, 4 Suites Clerk to Licensing Authority. 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Gaskin Christ Church Cottage, St George (Cap. 182) Clerk to Licensing Authority. 3 bedroom, 2 baths with 5000 sq ft Mason Hill Street The City APPLICANT: Michael Bar- bar two bedroom apartment. $110,000 (negotiable) 26,500 sq ft with buildings APPLICANT: Shawn Bel- 4,387 sq ft. $850,000 $4,000,000 negotiable grave C/o Blackman & Bel- OCCUPATION: Morningside, St Philip grave Services Hanson Heights, St George 4567 sq ft $133,000 All enquiries to ADDRESS: 612 Bushy 8321 sq ft $595,000 (246) 253 6319/ 828-4800 ADDRESS: Long Gap Park, Rockley Golf Club, Jupiter Gardens, St Peter or (246) 247 4469 Grazettes, St. Michael Ealing Grove, 7312 sq ft Christ Church Christ Church $133,000 (negotiable) VEHICLES PREMISES: Wall structure PREMISES: Beige wall 3 bedroom, 2 1/2 baths situated at Long Gap structure situated at Old 9320 sq ft $565,000 Bagatelle, St. Thomas SELLING WHOLE Grazettes, St. Michael 62000 sq ft into 2 lots OR IN PARTS Royal Bank building, Univer- sity Drive, St. Michael LOTS FOR SALE $520,000 each, or Dated this 15th day of $1M for both 2002 LANCER: March 2021 Boarded Hall, ENGINE, AUTOMATIC Dated this 30th day of April TRANSMISSION, DOORS, Marley Vale, St Philip 2021 Christ Church BUMPERS, HEAD LIGHTS, Signed S. Belgrave 10,429 sq ft $157,000 21,780 sq ft $275,000 Applicant. TAIL LIGHTS AND MOST Signed M. Barbar OTHER PARTS Applicant. Westbury Road, St Michael Sandford, St Philip This Application for a Grant 2,520 sq ft $45,360 16,356 sq ft $300,000 Call: 834-3766 of a Retail license will be This Application for a Grant considered at a Licensing of a Retail license will be Goodland Gardens, Court to be held at Magis- considered at a Licensing Christ Church COMMERCIAL trates’ Courts Dist. ‘A’ on Court to be held at Magis- 9,605 sq ft $145,000 Thursday the 17th day of trates’ Courts Dist. ‘A’ on Mount Standfast, St James June, 2021 at 10 o’clock am. Nursery Road, St Philip Two properties on Thursday the 17th day of June, 2021 9,266 sq ft $139,000 22,714 sq ft. at 10 o’clock am. J. Gaskin Asking $1,200,000 Clerk to Licensing Authority. Lashley Road, St Philip J. Gaskin Clerk to Licensing Authority. 20 • Tuesday June 1, 2021 The Barbados Advocate

Barcelona reaches deal with Agüero to boost team’s attack MADRID – After a decade on a two-year deal. The euros ($122 million). was next with six. Suárez, season with City that he Agüero moved to Atlético of success in the Premier Argentina striker will “We all know that Barça who missed time because scored the dramatic from Argentine club League, Sergio Agüero is officially join Barcelona on is the best team in the of injuries and the stoppage-time winner Independiente. He was returning to Spain to try a free transfer on July 1, world, so it’s a good coronavirus, scored 21 against Queens Park with Argentina’s under-20 to help Barcelona get back after his contract with decision to be here,”Agüero goals for Atlético, including Rangers in the final game World Cup winning squads on track. Manchester City expires. said.“Hopefully I’ll be able the title-clincher in the last of the season to clinch the in 2005 and 2007, as well The Catalan club He will sign a contract to help the team. I’m very round. title for the club. as in the national team announced on Monday until the end of the 2022-23 happy.” Agüero played for He was plagued by that won an Olympic gold that it reached an season with a buyout The 32-year-old Agüero Atlético for five seasons fitness issues throughout medal in Beijing in 2008, agreement to sign Agüero clause set at 100 million underwent a medical in before moving to Man City his final season with City alongside Messi. the morning and was later in 2011-12, helping and had to undergo knee It still remains unclear introduced by Barcelona at Barcelona’s Spanish surgery last year. He came whether Messi will stay the Camp Nou Stadium, league rival win the 2010 off the bench in Saturday’s with Barcelona after where he posed for photos Europa League and the Champions League final, having his request to leave wearing an unnumbered 2011 UEFA Super Cup. which Man City lost 1-0 to denied last season. His jersey with “Kun Agüero” “When I arrived in Chelsea. contract ends now but he on the back. Europe as an 18-year-old “My knee is perfect right has yet to announce his Barcelona’s only title this with Atlético Madrid, it now,” Agüero said. decision. season came in the Copa was a learning experience, del Rey, and finished the club helped me a lot,” trophyless in the previous Agüero said. “I’ve changed one, when the club was the way I play since then. marred by political turmoil I’m a more established and financial difficulties. player now.” Barcelona missed an He spent 10 seasons in experienced true striker England, becoming City’s like Agüero after it let go record scorer with 260 Luis Suárez, who goals and one of its eventually helped lead greatest-ever players. In Atlético Madrid to the was at the end of his first Spanish league title. Lionel Messi still thrived as usual NOTICES for Barcelona, finishing as the Spanish league’s top BARBADOS scorer with 30 goals, but he got little help from IN THE ESTATE OF LLOYD CADOGAN also known as LLOYD teammates such as B CADOGAN, deceased Antoine Griezmann, Ousmane Dembélé, NOTICE is hereby given that we Martin Braithwaite, Ansu ROSALIND KIM SMITH MILLAR Fati and Francisco Trincão. Q.C. of No. 10 Embassy Gardens, Argentinian forward Sergio ‘Kun’ Aguero poses Griezmann was the Two Mile Hill in the parish of Saint Michael in Barbados and for the media during his official presentation second highest scorer for LAVERNE OCHENNA OCHOA- after signing for FC Barcelona in Barcelona, Barcelona in the league, CLARKE of No. 14 Linton Close, Spain, yesterday. with 13 goals. Dembélé Windward Gardens in the parish of Saint Philip in Barbados the duly constituted Attorneys of LLOYD B. CADOGAN of 121 Crestview Drive Syracuse N.Y. 13207 in the United States of America but formerly of Copa America: 158-12 115th Road Jamaica N.Y. 11434 in the United States of America the duly appointed Administrator of the estate of LLOYD CADOGAN also known as Tournament to be LLOYD B CADOGAN, deceased late of 158-12 115th Road Jamaica N.Y. 11434 in the United States of America intend to make an application to the Supreme Court of Barbados for the resealing of hosted by Brazil the Certificate of Appointment of Administrator of the Estate of the THE 2021 Copa said LLOYD CADOGAN also America will be hosted known as LLOYD B CADOGAN, by Brazil, after After Argentina removed deceased which was granted by virtue of Certificate of Appointment Argentina was stripped set to co-host with 19 pandemic by the of Administrator by the Surrogate’s of the tournament just Colombia, who were government of President Court of the State of New York, two weeks before it removed on 20 May with Jair Bolsonaro took place Queens County in the United starts. wide-spread protests on Saturday. States of America on the 20th of The South American sweeping the country. Brazil has registered August 2019 under the Probates and Letters of Administration Football Confederation Opposition to the nearly 460,000 deaths – (Re-Sealing) Act, Cap 247 of the (Conmebol) said Argentina tournament had grown the second-highest toll in Laws of Barbados. was removed as host both inside and outside the world after the United because of the “present Argentina’s government, States. It also has the Any person who is desirous of circumstances”. while Uruguay striker third-highest number of opposing the resealing of the Certificate of Appointment of The country is currently Luis Suarez told reporters recorded coronavirus cases Administrator shall lodge a caveat experiencing a surge in on Friday that priority had at more than 16 million. with the Registrar of the High Court Covid-19 cases. to be given “to the health of Brazil’s Senate is on or before the 23rd day of June, Later yesterday, human beings”. holding an inquiry into the 2021. Conmebol confirmed On 22 May Argentina Bolsonaro government’s Brazil would host the went into a new nine-day handling of the pandemic Dated this the 31st day of May, 2021 showpiece event, which lockdown after seeing and the slow roll-out of the starts on 13 June. 35,000 new cases each day vaccine programme. ROSALIND KIM No stadiums have yet that week. Brazil are defending SMITH MILLAR Q.C. been announced for the Meanwhile, in Brazil, champions, having won and LAVERNE OCHENNA tournament in Brazil. protests over the the tournament in OCHOA-CLARKE Attorneys-at-law Argentina was originally management of the Covid- 2019. The Barbados Advocate Tuesday June 1, 2021 • 21

Regular Market BARBADOS STOCK REPORT Security Volume High Low Market Advance/ Price Decline EPPLEY C'BEAN PROPERTY FUND SCC May 31, 2021 - VAL FUND 61,448 $0.57 $0.57 $0.57 $0.00

One security traded firm as 61,448 shares traded on the Regular Market, with a total value of $35,025.36. Eppley Caribbean Property Fund SCC – Value Fund was the sole security trading 61,448 shares at $0.57. Fixed Income Market Security Volume GOB SERIES F 6,190.00

Deposit Receipts Security Previous Current Advance/ Close Close Decline EMERA DEPOSIT RECEIPT $22.94 $23.10 $0.16 BARBADOSBARBADOS STSTOCKOCK EXCHANGEEXCHANGE SHARE SUMMARY INFORMATION Monday May 31, 2021 INDICES LAST TRADE VOLUME HIGH LOW LAST CURRENT PRICE BID ASK BID ASK TODAY'S TRADING LAST TRADING CHANGES DATE CLOSE CLOSE CHANGE PRICE PRICE SIZE SIZE May 31, 2021 May 28, 2021 Local 2,444.35 2,444.17 0.18 ABV Investments Incorporated 15-Oct-20 - - - $0.05 $0.05 - $0.10 $0.30 1 10,498 Cross-list 1,140.86 1,140.86 - BICO Limited 07-May-21 - - - $3.11 $3.11 - $3.10 - 70 - Composite 598.74 598.70 0.04 MARKET CAPITALISATION (in millions) Banks Holdings Limited -+ 09-Dec-19 - - - $4.85 $4.85 - - - - - TODAY'S TRADING LAST TRADING CHANGES Barbados Dairy Industries Limited -+ 04-Oct-19 - - - $3.00 $3.00 - - - - - May 31, 2021 May 28, 2021 Local 4,913.83 4,912.97 0.86 Barbados Farms Limited 18-Mar-21 - - - $0.68 $0.68 - $0.30 $0.40 7,574 6,561 Cross-list 145.67 145.67 - Composite 5,059.51 5,058.65 0.86 Cave Shepherd and Company Limited 19-May-21 - - - $4.05 $4.05 - $4.00 $4.05 4,572 3,100 MUTUAL FUND FirstCaribbean International Bank 21-May-21 - - - $1.80 $1.80 - - $1.80 - 11,060 May 31, 2021 ENDED NAME OF FUND NAV OFFER BID NAV Eppley Caribbean Property Fund SCC 12-Apr-21 - - - $0.16 $0.16 - - $0.16 - 34,597 CHANGE - Dev Fund 21-May-21 REPUBLIC CAPITAL GROWTH FUND w 1.2971 0.0134 21-May-21 REPUBLIC INCOME FUND w 1.2664 0.0001 Eppley Caribbean Property Fund SCC 31-May-21 61,448 $0.57 $0.57 $0.57 $0.57 - $0.57 - 99,490 - 21-May-21 REPUBLIC PROPERTY FUND w 0.6759 -0.0002 -Value Fund 21-May-21 FORTRESS CARIBBEAN GROWTH FUND w 6.9482 6.9482 6.9482 0.0905 21-May-21 FORTRESS HIGH INTEREST FUND - ACC. w 2.1089 0.0040 Goddard Enterprises Limited 27-May-21 - - - $2.10 $2.10 - $2.10 $2.30 599 10,806 21-May-21 FORTRESS HIGH INTEREST FUND - DIST. w 1.0068 0.0019 30-Apr-21 ROYAL FIDELITY SELECT BALANCED FUND m 5.7710 5.7710 5.6556 0.1299 Insurance Corporation of B’dos Limited 29-Apr-21 - - - $2.00 $2.00 - $1.78 $2.00 56,180 25,863 30-Apr-21 ROYAL FIDELITY STRATEGIC GROWTH FUNDm 1.0833 1.0833 1.0617 0.0317 30-Apr-21 ROYAL FIDELITY PREMIUM INCOME FUND m 1.6720 1.6720 1.6386 0.0277 One Caribbean Media Limited 30-Mar-21 - - - $2.20 $2.20 - - $2.20 - 1,601 28-May-21 SAGICOR GLOBAL BALANCED FUND w 2.85 0.02 Sagicor Financial Corporation Pref 6.5% 23-Jun-16 - - - $2.26 $2.26 ---- - 28-May-21 SAGICOR SELECT GROWTH FUND w 1.76 0.01 28-May-21 SAGICOR PREFERRED INCOME FUND w 0.98 0.00 Sagicor Financial Corporation Limited -+ 29-Nov-19 - - - $2.80 $2.80 - - - - - * Indicates the Fund is currently ex-div NOTES: QUOTATIONS AND NET ASSET VALUE PER SHARE ARE SUPPLIED BY THE West India Biscuit Company Limited 19-May-21 - - - $31.27 $31.27 - $31.25 - 2,231 - FUND MANAGEMENT. THE OFFERING PRICE INCLUDES NET ASSET VALUE PLUS ENTRY COSTS. Emera Deposit Receipt 14-Aug-20 - - - $22.94 $23.10 $0.16 $20.75 - 10 - m = monthly valuation, q = quarterly valuation, w = weekly

TOTAL SHARES BOUGHT & SOLD 61,448 Fixed Income Last Trade Last Current Bid Ask Bid Ask Date Close Close Price Price Size Size * = Security is Trading X-Div GOB Series B 28-May-21 $60.00 $60.00 $55.00 $60.00 250,000 3,500 GOB Series D 12-Nov-19 $50.00 $50.00 - $50.00 - 4,062 *+* = Security is Suspended GOB Series F 31-May-21 $89.00 $89.00 - - - ** = Rights Issued GOB Series I 24-Mar-20 $65.00 $65.00 - $70.00 - 19,617 NOTICES NEWS DIVIDEND NOTICES Kyrgyzstan detains Eppley Caribbean Property Fund Limited SCC – Value Fund – Directors have declared a dividend of one point eight ($0.008) cents per share to be paid on July 9th, 2021 to Shareholders on record at close of business on May 28th, 2021.

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BSE NOTICES COVID-19 PROCEDURAL UPDATE MOSCOW –Kyrgyzstan’s ters on the Kumtor gold Effective April 19th, 2021, the offices of the Barbados Stock Exchange Inc. (BSE) and the Barbados Central Securities Depository security services have de- mine, which has long been Inc. (BCSDI) have reopened. Our office hours are Monday to Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. tained a former prime min- a controversial operation ister in connection with an in Kyrgyzstan because of Kindly note that mandatory digital temperature checks and hand sanitizing for all persons entering the building will be enforced. These checks will be conducted on both staff and clients alike by trained personnel. While we acknowledge that every person with fever may investigation of corruption alleged environmental vio- not be COVID-19 positive and that some individuals may present without symptoms, please note that any person with a temperature involving the huge gold lations and strong senti- reading of 100˚ F (37.8˚ C) or over will be denied entry to conduct business within our offices. mine that is the country’s ment that the government largest taxpayer. should nationalize it. We wish to thank you in advance for your understanding, however, we must emphasize that this is a necessary step for the protection A statement from the In early May, the parlia- of staff and clients alike. State Committee for ment passed a law allow- TRADING SUSPENSION National Security didn’t ing the state to take con- give details of the poten- trol of the mine for three The Barbados Stock Exchange Inc. (BSE) wishes to advise that due to non-compliance with Section 4.01.3 and subject to Section tial charges against months from its Canada- 3.01.5.(1)(b) of the Rules of the Barbados Stock Exchange Inc. trading in the Common Shares of Banks Holdings Limited were suspended effective December 10th, 2019. Omurbek Babanov, who based operator Centerra was prime minister in and a court levied a $3 bil- The Barbados Stock Exchange Inc. (BSE) wishes to advise that due to non-compliance with Section 4.01.3 and subject to Section 2011-12. lion fine for environmental 3.01.5.(1)(b) of the Rules of the Barbados Stock Exchange Inc. trading in the Common Shares of Barbados Dairy Industries Limited Kyrgyz media reported claims. were suspended effective December 10th, 2019. that Asylbek Jeenbekov, a The mine accounts for The Barbados Stock Exchange Inc. (BSE) wishes to advise that to facilitate the closing of the Scheme of Arrangement effected by way brother of the former pres- more than 12% of the for- of Section 99 of the Companies Act 1981 of Bermuda involving the transfer of all the issued and outstanding shares in Sagicor ident, also was detained mer Soviet Central Asian Financial Corporation Limited to Alignvest Acquisition II, it has suspended trading in the security Sagicor Financial Corporation Limited. Monday in the case. country’s economy, accord- The investigation cen- ing to Centerra. 22 • Tuesday June 1, 2021 The Barbados Advocate

Alzarri Joseph, Kraigg Brathwaite end county stints with contrasting fortunes LONDON – Alzarri Joseph finishing with two for 28 at New deliveries to formalise the result. heavy innings and 47-run loss to and two sixes while Mikes grabbed the last wicket as Road. Joseph finished the game with Surrey. Hammond, unbeaten overnight Worcestershire completed a He started the day with one four wickets to end with 15 With little hope of saving the on 38, made 45. sound innings and 23-run wicket to his tally, having wickets from his six matches for contest after following on by 315 Brathwaite made 28 in the thrashing of Derbyshire on removed captain Billy Godleman the West Midlands county, and runs and then slumping to 124 second innings to follow up his Sunday’s final day. the previous evening and will now return to the Caribbean for five on Saturday, the home first innings 38, ending with 295 Resuming on 112 for six in wrapped up the victory for his for the two-Test series against side were dismissed for 268 in runs from six matches at an their second innings after side when he got last man Dustin South Africa starting June 10 in their second innings. average of 26. The West Indies following on by 151 runs, Melton (1) to edge to Daryl St Lucia. Wicketkeeper Jonathan Test captain will now oversee the Derbyshire folded for 128, with Mitchell at slip, with At Bristol, Kraigg Brathwaite’s Tattersall struck an unbeaten 86 Caribbean side’s challenge the West Indies fast bowler Worcestershire needing only 50 Gloucestershire slumped to a off 136 deliveries with 10 fours against the Proteas. Healthier Suns, hurting Lakers make for 1st-round intrigue PHOENIX – Chris Paul is feel- coach Frank Vogel is having a Booker while the Lakers coun- will the Lakers to victory,as he’s shooting guard/small forward ing better and looking much bigger impact than expected. tered with All-Stars LeBron done so many times in his ca- the Blazers acquired in a March more like the “Point God” that’s “It’s a roller coaster,” Williams James and Davis. reer. trade with Toronto, erupted for helped make the Suns one of the said. “When you’re in the play- But Paul hurt his shoulder in “It’s next man up, and obvi- 29 points to send the series back NBA’s best teams this season. offs, and you have time in be- Game 1 and was obviously lim- ously if (Davis) is not ready for to the Mile High City tied. Anthony Davis is hurting and tween games, you can’t even ited for the next two games. Only Game 5, it’s going to be a tough Nuggets coach Michael it was unclear if the Lakers star imagine the thought processes on Sunday in Game 4 did the 36- boat for our ballclub, but it’s next Malone called his team out for forward would be available for a that go into what your rotation is year-old start to look like him- man up, and we’re going to have their lackadaisical play – espe- crucial Game 5 late last night in going to be like, how it’s going to self, scoring 18 points and dish- to be that way in a hostile envi- cially a starting group led by Phoenix. affect the team, making the right ing nine assists in an 100-92 win ronment,” James said. MVP finalist Nikola Jokic. The Suns-Lakers series has decision on who to fill those min- in LA. Other Suns players – like The Trail Blazers and Nuggets “I thought we had some guys lived up to the hype as one of the utes for that particular player. Cameron Payne and Deandre also had a crucial Game 5 last that were tentative, that looked most intriguing matchups of the There’s a lot that goes on. Ayton – have had to step up. night in Denver. a little scared and that we played first round of the NBA playoffs. “We just don’t take health for For the Lakers, Davis didn’t It was the outside shooting of soft,” Malone said after the But instead of focusing on the granted.” return in the second half because Norman Powell, not Damian game. “Maybe this will be a stars on the floor, the chess Coming into the series, the of a left groin strain. Lillard, that led the way to wake-up call for our starting match between Suns coach Suns were relying on an All-Star Of course, there’s always the Portland’s 115-95 victory over group. Good things happen when Monty Williams and Lakers backcourt of Paul and Devin chance that LeBron could just Denver in Game 4. Powell, a you play hard.” The Barbados Advocate Tuesday June 1, 2021 •23

P R O HOROSCOPES S A Aries - Instead of brooding over a recent setback, ask for N help. There is someone around who would be happy to D advise or give you practical assistance. Despite what you might think, even a self-made person will have had their C moments when they needed help. No man or woman for O that matter is an island. We all need each other. N S Taurus - Your thoughts are in turmoil and you can't help feeling you have done something wrong and upset some- one. If people won't talk, how can you understand them? You will feel less defeated by adding a little light exer- cise to your days. A change of diet and taking a more pos- itive attitude to life will also help. Z Gemini - Assumptions you have recently made will be I proven incorrect. If you made your feelings public, you should apologise. Discussions with online friends will T make you look at a few areas of your life through new S eyes. If you feel there is a gap in your education, the fastest way to correct this is to study.

Cancer - You aren't certain you are going in the right di- rection. Something doesn't feel right for you. Meet up with a friend who knows you well. Once you get talking, your life's purpose will become clearer. It can sometimes take a friend or loved one's observations that help you see where you have taken a wrong turn. R E X Leo - Be ready to take up new opportunities the moment they are offered. If you hesitate or show some uncertainty, someone will quickly step into your place. If you're keen M to expand your knowledge, accept an invitation to join a O workshop or online study course. Important decisions will R be made. G A N Virgo - You're making an effort to improve all relation- ships. Even so it would be better for you to steer well clear of an aloof neighbour or colleague. You might prefer spending time with people who are open and friendly. Are you single and looking for love? Take a second look at someone who has expressed interest in you in the past.

Libra - You won't ever achieve the closeness you desire P in a relationship until you are honest with each other. Be H truthful about finances and other matters your partner is asking about. Don't pretend things are great if they aren't. A A long and honest talk will help draw you together. N T O Scorpio - A restless feeling and need for something dif- M ferent is a sign that it is time to alter your life or surround- ings. It might feel, due to recent restrictions and frustra- tions, as if you've been plodding along the same path for ages. Making changes in relationships can also bring more fun into your world.

Sagittarius - Ignoring responsibilities will undermine M your professional reputation. You long for a change of A routine but it will be important to stay focused. One way of keeping on top of it all will be to get up an hour ear- R lier every morning or catch up on work in the evening. Y You will feel happier once you have regained control of the situation. W O Capricorn - You will not take no for an answer. There is information you need from someone in order to make an R important decision. Getting them to open up to you will T be like pulling teeth but your persistence will pay off. H Eventually they will tell you what you need to know.

Aquarius - You have been supressing your creative in- stincts to attend to matters that have taken focus and M analysis. If you keep on curbing your imagination, you O will sink into apathy. Look on any setbacks that occur T today as bringing a chance for you to get started on a cre- H ative project you've put off for too long. E R

Pisces - You get a feeling someone is trying to manipu- G late you. Let them know there are aspects of their behav- O iour you feel uncomfortable with. They will be so sur- O prised they will back away immediately. It takes courage to challenge others. Look on this as a cosmic test of your S ability to fight back and defend yourself. E Burke and Tuach still in main draw

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Tuesday June 1, 2021 GET PREPARED NOW! WITH today marking will be devastating to you their property and then in the official start of the because of the conditions the event of a catastrophe 2021 Atlantic that we are in at this time. or loss, they then come to Hurricane Season, one “We are also aware of claim what they don't insurance company is the financial hardships have. We want to educate urging all of Barbados our policyholders and the the public through these to be prepared. This as general public are experi- means and we want to en- Co-operators General encing as well.At Co-oper- courage persons not to un- Insurance launched ators General Insurance derinsure their proper- their Pot Full of Prizes we have found ways to ties,” she said. promotion for this help our clients and policy With the competition year's hurricane sea- holders in general,” she running alongside the son. said, going on to state that hurricane season from During yesterday's the company had imple- June 1st to November launch of the programme, mented payment plans 30th, Forde revealed that the company's Human and affordable rates to Co-operators General Resources and Marketing make coverage more ac- sought to find ways each Manager,Cheryl Forde en- cessible. year to have a promotion couraged Barbadians to do Going on to drop other to help policyholders pre- right by themselves as the bits of lesser-known infor- pare for hurricane season region rolls into yet an- mation such as the fact and this year they have other annual hurricane that timber structures are brought on some addi- season. insurable and that there tional assistance with JG's Highlighting the fact was also contents insur- Wholesale, EZ Pave, that there was much more ance available for renters, MCTV and Trowel to being prepared than Forde also reminded Plastics all on-board as just buying canned goods Barbadians to ensure that partners. Policyholders and storing water, Forde their properties were ade- will receive entry forms shed light on the impor- quately covered. that make them eligible tance of having insurance. “Additionally, policyhold- for one of three prizes each “This 2021 hurricane sea- ers should ensure that the month and one of six son is definitely not the sum insured for their poli- grand prizes. time to be without hurri- cies is adequate and re- In addition to insurance cane insurance or insur- flects the rebuilding cost advice, Forde also urged ance in general actually, of their properties. People Barbadians to shop early, because we have been sometimes don't under- store their water,clean up going through so much. stand that you need to around their homes and There has been so much make sure that what you trim their trees to miti- uncertainty in the coun- are insuring your property gate any challenges that try, region and in the for is adequate because we a storm could present to Human Resources and Marketing Manager of Co-operators General world that if you do suffer do find that we have per- your home or community. Insurance, Cheryl Forde made a call for Barbadians to ready themselves for a hurricane, fire or flood, it sons who underinsure (MP) the 2021 Atlantic Hurricane Season. Delays with financial statements concerning

THE Office of Accountant Government to the have been submitted in Financial Statements as other stakeholders it “It should also be noted General has been tardy in Auditor General by the July 2020, but up to April were however issued on has to be timely. that under the Public submitting financial state- end of July following the 2021 they were still out- 22nd July 2020, a year “There is an acute need Finance Management Act, ments of Government to close of each financial year, standing. after the regulatory dead- for up-to-date financial in- 2019-1, there is a require- the Auditor General, but the report says that in “The Financial line and approximately 15 formation to be available ment for the prompt sub- which the latter says is a recent years these state- Management and Audit months after the close of to Government and other mission of accounts to the cause for concern. ments have been submit- Act, 2007-11 requires the the relevant financial year. stakeholders including the Government and to the In the latest Auditor ted late. Accountant General to This situation is unaccept- wider public, given the Public Accounts General’s Report, signed The report indicated prepare, sign and submit able and needs to be ur- challenging financial situ- Committee (PAC) to allow by Auditor General Leigh that the statements for the to the Auditor General, a gently addressed,” the ation the country cur- for them to be reviewed Trotman and dated May, financial year ending set of financial statements Auditor General con- rently faces. The Treasury and subsequently debated 14, 2021, it was revealed March 31, 2019 should to be audited within four tended in the report. has to therefore make a by Parliament within that in keeping with have been submitted by months after the close of The Auditor General’s greater effort to ensure seven months after the Section 22 (2) of the July 31, 2019, but were in- each financial year. As Report indicated that the that its reporting dead- close of the Financial Year. Financial Management stead submitted in July such the statements for delay in submission of the lines are met if its reports Unless there is substantial and Audit Act (FMAA), 2020. Moreover,it was dis- the last financial year,end- statements is “regret- are to be relevant and im- improvement by the 2007-11, the Accountant closed that statements for ing 31st March 2019, table”, noting that for fi- pactful on decision mak- Treasury,this requirement General should submit fi- the financial year ending should have been submit- nancial data to be relevant ing,” it was reported. would not be achievable”. nancial statements of March 31, 2020 should ted by 31st July 2019. The to decision makers as well It was further observed, DELAY on Page 4

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