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LEADERS AT THE G7 OUTREACH DURING THE G7 SUMMIT IN LA MALBAIE, QUEBEC ON THE WEEKEND (Front row-from left) Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta, Rwandan President Paul Kagame, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, Senegalese President Macky Sall, Argentinean President Mauricio Macri. (Back row -from left) Norwegian Prime Minister Erna Solberg, Bangladeshi Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, Jamaican Prime Minister Andrew Holness, and British Prime Minister Theresa May. This year the outreach session focussed on oceans and resilient coastal communities. See story on Page 2 ’S BLACK MPPs

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www.thecaribbeancamera.com THE CARIBBEAN CAMERA Thursday, June 14, 2018 1 NEWS Holness calls for ‘cooperation and partnerships’ to address challenges of climate change CHARLEVOIX, Canada, France, Germa- tions to debt and risk, with growth and high Quebec - Jamaican ny, Italy, Japan and the which support economic debt, have constrained Prime Minister Andrew United Kingdom.) growth. It is ultimate- our ability to effectively Holness said at the G7 Speaking at the out- ly sustainable growth and sustainably exploit summit here on the reach session of the sum- which will empower us to the vast resources and weekend that Jamaica mit, Holness noted that ensure prosperity for our potential that exist in our has supported climate with high public debt and people, while taking care surrounding oceans and change adaptation and is the lack of fiscal space to of our oceans and seas seas. We also have not about to take steps “ to invest in climate change and land environment.” been able to effectively limit and control plastics adaptation measures, The Jamaican prime respond to the threats and other non bio-de- and developing resilient minister said “ there are emanating from our gradable materials and public infrastructure, no forces with greater oceans and seas, such consumer waste which Small Island States capacity to transform as rising sea levels, and threaten our coastline (SIDS) “can ill-afford to the lives of millions, the stronger hurricanes and oceans. borrow funds for disaster from poverty to pros- carried over ever warm- “However, we need recovery, and investment perity, than the forces of ing waters. partnership and cooper- in resilience building. inclusive and sustainable “ The ironic and ation.” “ Secondly, the Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, host of the G7 summit, economic growth. circular reality is that our “ Even as we take classification of many greets Jamaican Prime Minister Andrew Holness “Yet, Jamaica and inability to effectively responsibility, and while SIDS as Upper Middle the Caribbean have and sustainably exploit cycle. windows, such as the initiatives have begun to Income states (according struggled with low levels the resources of our “We continue to Adaptation Fund and the yield some measurable to their Gross National of economic growth and oceans and land envi- emphasize the need to Green Climate Fund. benefits, we need coop- Income) severely impacts high debt, made worse ronment is negatively review financing policies, “ Ultimately our eration and partnerships their eligibility for access by the ravaging effects impacting our growth so that true investments answers could lie in part- with countries like the to certain sources of of climate change on our prospects. We need a can be made.” nerships with countries G7, to address some of funding primarily in islands which are situat- virtuous nexxus between He also noted that like the G7, through our challenges,” the reconstruction and ed in the midst of great our economies and our there is “ insufficient trade and investment (The G7 nations recovery phase of the bodies of water.” environment.’ capacity among SIDS to and technology transfers, are the United States, disaster management “Our challenges access global funding as well as creative solu- Turn to PAGE 4

2 THE CARIBBEAN CAMERA Thursday, June 14, 2018 www.thecaribbeancamera.com NEWS Ontario provincial elections 2018 Two Black ministers hold on to their ridings as Conservatives win a majority government Two Ontario government minis- ters from 's African Canadian community - and -held on to their ridings follow- ing last Thursday's provincial elections which saw the -led Progres- sive Conservatives winning a majority government with 76 seats. The elections left Michael Coteau Mitzie Hunter Premier Kathleen Hunter won by 81 future of the $47-mil- Wynne's Liberals with votes. lion Black Youth just seven seats - and Twenty-two African Action Plan which was without official party Canadians ran in last introduced by the gov- status. Thursday's elections. No ernment of Premier The New Demo- fewer than 13 were NDP Wynne last year. cratic Party (NDP) with candidates and six were The Plan is a four- 40 seats, is now the Liberals. There was one year commitment "to official opposition and Progressive Conserva- help reduce disparities the Green Party has one tive candidate, one from for Black children, seat. the Green Party and one youth and families. " Coteau, the minis- Independent. There are fears in ter of children and youth Coteau and Hunter the community that services and community were the only two Af- the new Conservative and social services, as rican Canadian candi- government may scut- well as the minister dates from the Liberal tle the Plan or reduce responsible for anti-rac- party who were success- the funding. ism, was re-elected in ful in the elections. There are also Don Valley East. He There are four concerns about the defeated Conserva- other African Canadian problem of racism in tive candidate Denzil candidates who will be the workplace. Minnan-Wong, deputy heading to Queen's Park "While the Liberal Mayor of Toronto. - all from the NDP. government had a Hunter, minister They are Jill minister responsible of advanced education Andrews (Toronto-St. for Anti-racism, there and skills development, Pauls), is no indication that was re-elected in Scar- (York South-Weston), the Conservatives may borough-Guildwood, ( treat this problem in a tight race against Kitchener Centre) and with the level of seri- Conservative candidate Kevin Yarde ( ousness of the former and police officer Ro- North). government," one of shan Nallaratnam, who With the change the activists told the is currently under an in government, activ- Caribbean Camera. internal police investiga- ists in Toronto's Black "Well, we will tion after it was alleged community say they are have to wait and see," he made threats during concerned about the he added. the campaign.

www.thecaribbeancamera.com THE CARIBBEAN CAMERA Thursday, June 14, 2018 3 NEWS ‘We have to pay for our development by growing our economy’ - Jamaican prime minister Holness Jamaican Prime one hundred and forty develop, we will have as a result of our local Minister Andrew dollars. So our debt to to pay for our develop- homegrown decisions..” Holness told fellow GDP ratio was $140 to ment by growing our Holness also told nationals in Mis- $1. economy and being nationals that his sissauga, Ontario “ We had no choice responsible with our government is mov- last Thursday that but to go the IMF for finances. We could not ing to create a digital Jamaica’s debt to assistance. It forced us continue to say it was economy. A part of this GDP ratio will fall to adapt and adopt a somebody else’s fault. initiative is the National below one hundred more practical ap- We couldn’t blame it on Identification System per cent by the end proach to the manage- the international world which is designed to se- of the financial year. ment of our affairs. order because many cure the unique identity “This is not a polit- “ If we are going to of the problems were of every Jamaican. ical achievement. It is a Prime Minister Andrew Holness addresses Town Hall national achievement. meeting in Mississauga,Ontario Holness calls for ‘cooperation and partnerships’ But it is forcing us now from PAGE 2 ( Agenda 2030 is a way, to attend the Special to pay for our devel- “We have gone “In 2009 we had Holness said that plan of action that will Oceans Summit in Oslo opment with our own on a diet. We are not no choice but to con- SIDS like the coun- require the collaboration next year. taxes and by growing borrowing what we front the issues that we tries of the Caribbean, of all countries acting in According to a news our economy”, Holness don’t have and can’t pay had and by then our need to be empow- partnership to take bold release from the office of explained back”, he added. debt to GDP, meaning ered to take charge of and transformative steps the Prime Minister of Ja- The Prime Minis- Holness noted that what we owed the rest their development and needed to place the world maica, Holness is seeking ter was speaking at a some of the borrowing of the world relative to prosperity, through on a more sustainable to increase technical as- Town Hall meeting at can be attributed to bad what we produce in a economic growth rather path. ) sistance for the Caribbe- After his presenta- an Maritime University the Praise Cathedral policies informed by year, for every dollar than debt, while being tion at the G7 Summit, (CMU) with Norway. The Worship Centre . purely bad politics. of production we owed good stewards of our environment.” This will Holness was invited by Government of Norway undoubtedly require Argentine President has given assistance to enlightened thinking and Mauricio Macri to attend CMU at its inception. partnerships, as already the G20 Summit in Bue- Both Holness and recognized by each and nos Aires in December. Solberg also explored every country which has He was also invited collaboration on research signed on to Agenda by Erna Solberg, the on fisheries and ocean re- 2030. Prime Minister of Nor- sources, the release said.

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Shenae Harris and her mother, Mother and daughter ‘giving back’ Marsha Hector to help children and seniors in Grenada By Lincoln DePradine summer 2016 in Grena- will include the provision seven. Her mother is now da, a country Harris re- of meals, arts and craft living in Carriacou. Shenae Harris members visiting “many and card games, football Last year, Hector and her mother, times’’ as a child with her and other outdoor physi- sent ten barrels, packed Marsha Hector, were grandparents. cal activities and excur- with foodstuff and cloth- both born outside of “I developed a strong sions to the beach. ing, that were distributed the Caribbean but sense of connection with “I love kids, I love during the Christmas have grown up with the Grenadian commu- working with them. holidays. a passionate love for nity. From then on, I They brighten up your Recipients of the out so much happiness. their summer and De- the region. So deep is decided I wanted to give day. Their joy is my items – families and in- The reward is seeing cember initiatives. They that love that mother back, especially for the payment,’’ said Harris, a dividuals in need – were their smile. seeing their say they are prepared to and daughter have kids,’’ Harris told the Ca- psychol- asked to make small morale is lifted. We enjoy make collections any- embarked on projects ribbean Camera. “I really ogy student. token payments. The paying it forward.’’ where in the Greater to provide assistance just love giving back and Her mother, Mar- money was reinvested in Hector and Harris Toronto Area. They can to children and the making a difference in sha Hector, is president helping two families who are accepting donations be contacted at 647-970- elderly in the Carib- their lives.’’ of Pay It Forward With lost their homes through of supplies and cash for 1262. bean. Harris, the moth- Open Hands, an orga- fires. Canadian-born er of a three-year-old nization that focuses its Hector, with an Harris spearheaded daughter, is returning efforts on helping people educational background the formation of Camp to Grenada for another living on Grenada’s sister in gerontology, has spent Unity, a non-profit, camp, July 16 – 27, at island of Carriacou. the last 18 years work- charitable organization Grand Mal, a St George’s “While my daugh- ing with patients with that is “committed to community that is repre- ter, Shenae, is doing the dementia. providing children living sented in parliament by summer camp, I will be “I feel that it’s very in the West Indies with a Prime Minister Dr Keith going down December important not to forget fun-filled camp experi- Mitchell. and I will be running a our seniors over in the ence’’ during the annual She is limiting food bank,’’ said Hector, Caribbean, as well as summer holidays in July. this year’s camp to 20 who was born in England single mothers,’’ she The first Camp Unity children, ages five to ten. and was brought to Can- said. “I enjoy the food venture was launched in Their camp experience ada when she was about bank, especially; it brings Covenant Funeral Homes Inc.

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www.thecaribbeancamera.com THE CARIBBEAN CAMERA Thursday, June 14, 2018 5 EDITORIAL & COMMENTARY Canada’s Premiere Caribbean Newspaper • Serving 380,315 Caribbean people weekly in Toronto Self-empowerment in the era of Ford Nation hat are the impli- normally vote Liberal. the provincial government. Our challenge is to win over the cations of the Ford In other words, the Liberals lost In the past, when the Liberals “inactive” majority of our communi- victory? most of their core support while the were in power, our community has ty members who tend to keep their What happened? NDP doubled its share of seats and either been too reliant on the good- time, talents and other resources for HowW did this happen? What is to be assumed the status of the official will of the government or simply the almost exclusive benefit of them- done about it? opposition. It is likely that the sup- allowed the government to take selves and their loved ones. One plausible explanation is that porters of the labour movement went our political and voting support for Regardless of our various opin- it is Ford Nation that has triumphed. back home to the NDP or simply granted. ions on what we can expect from the This suggests that the recently splin- abstained. In today’s context in which incoming Ford government, it is our tered Progressive Conservative Party And now to the most important the PCs will control the funding of own duty to assume greater responsi- of Ontario has been retrofitted and question: what is to be done in the public services and the overall use bility for ourselves. rebranded as Ford Nation, making face of this new reality, this earth- of government funds, we have to be It may be that Premier Ford’s it ready and able to win the election quake that has completely upended stronger advocates for our commu- hunt for “efficiencies” is meant to handily. Ontario’s political landscape? nity’s needs and interests. We do this effect budget cuts in the delivery of But even so, very few analysts ex- More specifically, how are the both as individuals and through our health, education, and social welfare. pected the landslide that took place: various communities, such as our community organizations. In so doing, it may be that he is seek- 76 seats for the PCs, 40 for the NDP, Black and Caribbean community, This is a more direct form of ing to eliminate thousands of jobs in 7 for the Liberals and 1 for the Green going to fare now that the reins of political advocacy for critical govern- some of those sectors. Party. provincial power are in the hands of ment-financed and government-sub- NDP leader , the That landslide emerged to erase Ford, Ford Nation and the Progres- sidized programs that are essential incoming Leader of the Opposition, the election-week consensus that sive Conservative Party? for the progress of all communities, is certain of that and is equally intent the PCs and the NDP were in a dead Our first step has to be the highly especially the more vulnerable and on holding the Ford government to heat that could go either way. In this positive and self-empowering atti- marginalized ones. The key programs account for its proposals and poli- scenario, the result would have been tude of assuming greater responsi- are in the fields of Education, Health, cies. She has also committed herself that one of the two of them could win bility for ourselves and especially for Community and Cultural Develop- to paying special attention to job a majority or a minority government, our youth and children. We should ment, Youth Development, Social security in the public sector, workers’ and the other would come in a close refrain from the automatic posture of Welfare, Poverty Reduction and rights, equitable taxation and the second. The Liberals would come in victimhood and helplessness. Anti-Racism. minimum wage. a distant third, though not the 7 seat That principle of assuming There is also another form of ad- For our part, we have to become party without official status that it greater responsibility for ourselves vocacy in which we ourselves become more pro-active and engaged in our has become. is to be our fundamental strategy. It more personally engaged as volun- community’s needs. A more realistic analysis of the will remain valid, whatever the extent teers, tutors, mentors, facilitators, With a higher level of self-em- landslide paints a starkly different to which the new government acts advisors and financial contributors, powerment, we assume greater picture: the PCs kept their core sup- on the obsession with eliminating in satisfying the needs of all segments responsibility for ourselves. port, added a significant part of the “inefficiencies” in the operations of of our community. anti-Wynne/anti-Liberal protest vote and swayed an even more significant ‘Be a part of making meaningful change for everyone’ segment of the undecided voters and of the disenchanted voters who would - Justice Michael Tulloch change. The following country are experiencing and rectify in order to have is an excerpt from his significant individual and a truly just society. I have address: systemic discrimination. confidence in our collective For instance, First Na- generations’ ability and We are all very lucky tions, racialized communi- capacity to eliminate these to be Canadians, and I can ties, religious minorities, disparities. say that I am proud to be newcomers, LGBTQ2+ But we need to have Publisher/Editor Anthony Joseph a Canadian and to live in a communities experience a the courage and the politi- Editorial Page Editor Michael Lashely society where the Rule of very different lived expe- cal will to do so. We need Editorial Team Lincoln Depradine Law prevails. We should rience on a daily basis. to confront our privilege, Oscar Wailoo Michael Tulloch desire a just society where Some of us exist in two because those of us who Contributors Carton Joseph all children, regardless of very different solitudes, find ourselves in relative Luann Philhence their backgrounds, colour where there are large eco- privilege often feel that Sukram Ramkissoon Justice Michael Tull- or creed are able to dream, nomic, social and cultural other peoples’ suffering or Megan Scott och of the Ontario Court make those dreams a disparities, which at times problems are a result of Alicia Sealey of Appeal received an reality, and see themselves result in psychological, their own choices and not Photographer Gwyn Chapman honorary Doctor of Laws as inextricably tied to the emotional and physical our concern. The reality, degree from Ryerson well-being and equity of all distress. In many cases, however, is that we are The Caribbean Camera, Founded June 6, 1990 University in Toronto at a members of society. the negative effects of inextricably tied togeth- MAILING ADDRESS graduation ceremony last We must also come to these social and economic er as a community. It is The Caribbean Camera Inc. week. In his address after grips with the reality that disparities often lead to a therefore incumbent on us 20-71 Old Kingston Road receiving the honorary while Canada is indeed a cycle of multi-generation- to be concerned about the Ajax. Ontario doctorate, Justice Tulloch LIT 3A6 great country, the great- al poverty and economic well-being of people both told graduating students ness of this country is not dependency that is difficult within and outside of our EMAIL CONTACTS of the problem of systemic experienced in the same to overcome. own communities and be a [email protected] discrimination in Canada way by all its inhabitants. These are all challeng- part of making meaningful [email protected] and called for meaningful entertainment@ thecaribbeancamera.com In fact, many in this es that we must address change for everyone.

6 THE CARIBBEAN CAMERA Thursday, June 14, 2018 www.thecaribbeancamera.com Canada’s Premiere Caribbean Newspaper • Serving 380,315 Caribbean people weekly in Toronto EDITORIAL & COMMENTARY Trade war could have a devastating effect on the Caribbean big entertainment the 2018 G7 Summit events, such as in Charlevoix, Quebec, carnival celebrations only worsened. The in St Vincent & meeting’s host, Prime the Grenadines Minister Trudeau, and Grenada. But, reiterated Canada’s CARICOM nations position to take ought to be warned: retaliatory action by the outcome of this imposing its own tariffs By Lincoln latest issue involving on U.S. exports. Depradine their wealthy northern “It would be with allies could negatively regret – but it would affect Caribbean be with absolute clarity decade ago, economies. and firmness – that events began The latest spat we move forward with unfolding in and the unravelling retaliatory measures the United of things started after on July 1, applying StatesA that, at first, American President equivalent tariffs to the received little or no Donald Trump ones that the Americans Trump & G7 Meeting in Quebec June 2018 attention from Carib- announced that his have unjustly applied bean politicians and administration was to us,’’ Trudeau said. war, it inevitably would a devastating effect on retrenchment of thou- other citizens of the imposing tariffs on “We are polite and lead to higher prices the Caribbean. Several sands of workers in the region. Those events aluminum and steel reasonable but we for some goods and countries in the re- tourism industry across began in 2007 with imports from Canada, would not be pushed services in Canada, the gion are still trying to the Caribbean. a crisis in the United Mexico and the E.U. around.’’ U.S., Mexico, Britain, recover from the effects In a Septem- States mortgage market He also is threatening Trudeau’s Germany, France and in of Hurricanes Irma and ber 2016 interview, and mushroomed into to withdraw from the comments angered the rest of Europe. And, Maria of 2017. Domini- Caribbean Tourism a full-blown interna- North American Free Trump who took to at the very least, some ca, apart from the tragic Organization secretary tional banking crisis Trade Agreement with twitter with name- of those higher prices death of some of its general, Hugh Riley, and a global economic Canada and Mexico. calling, describing the will be passed on to citizens, also suffered admitted that region- downturn. Trump warned that if Canadian leader as Caribbean consumers, an estimated US$900 al countries were still Economists have the affected countries “very dishonest and who import goods from million in damage from trying to recover from described that period, retaliated to his tariff weak’’. North America and Hurricane Maria.. The the effects of the global beginning in 2007, as imposition, “they’re “Canada has Europe. death toll and econom- crisis that begun in the worst financial crisis making a mistake”. The treated our agricultural Already, in the af- ic loss for Puerto Rico 2007/2008. since the Great Depres- warning, thus far, has business and farmers termath of the Trump/ were even higher. Puer- Caribbean leaders, sion of the 1930s. As the fallen on deaf ears. very poorly for a very Trudeau public feud- to Rico was hit by both many of whom are also United States, Canada Canadian Prime long period of time,’’ ing on the weekend, Irma and Maria, which the finance ministers and European Union Minister Justin the president claimed. the Canadian dollar caused an economic of their countries, must (E.U.) nations grappled Trudeau said Trump’s “We’re like the piggy was trading lower on impact of more than carefully monitor this with the crisis, there new trade penalties are bank that everybody Monday. Many Carib- $40 billion. looming trade war of was a slowdown in bi- “totally unacceptable” is robbing and that bean nationals – from A report from the the G7 nations. Mea- lateral and multilateral and “unnecessary’’. ends,’’ said Trump, who Jamaica in the north London-based World sures ought to be put loans and grants from Jean-Claude Juncker, points to high tariffs to Guyana in the south Travel and Tourism in place to soften the those countries, and a President of the imposed on United – have relatives and Council said the En- adverse impact a trade cutback in private sec- European Union, said States dairy products friends in Canada that glish-speaking Caribbe- war could – and would tor investment as well, the E.U. would move entering Canada as an make remittances to an’s tourism sector lost have – on the struggling to the developing states ahead with tariffs example of unfair U.S./ them. On Monday, the close to US$700 million economies of the Carib- of the Caribbean Com- that are expected to Canada trade. He fails Canadian dollar was in revenue. The council bean region. munity (CARICOM). affect roughly $7.5 to mention, however, trading at 76.87 cents said the 2017 hurricane We all are aware Now, another crisis billion worth of U.S. that overall, the U.S. US, down 0.28 of a season also resulted in of the old saying that, – principally involving exports. And, the has a trade surplus cent from its average almost one million few- when the United States the United States., Mexican government with Canada. The U.S. value of 77.15 cents US er visitors to the region sneezes, Caribbe- Canada, Mexico and said that it, too, would goods and services last Friday. For every last year. an countries catch a the E.U. – is hovering. retaliate with its own trade surplus with drop in the value of the The devastating cold. And, we also are Again, on the surface, comparable penalties Canada was $8.4 billion Canadian currency, hurricanes of 2017 cognizant of the adage, it all may seem to have on U.S. products, in 2017, according it means that people slammed the Caribbean “a stitch in time saves nothing to do with including pork, fruit to the Office of the living in the Caribbean as the countries were nine.’’ the Caribbean, where and cheese. United States Trade will be receiving less for limping their way out the focus is heavily The dispute, rather Representative. the money sent to them of the prolonged global on recent general (Lincoln DePradine than being settled at If this trade dis- from Canada. financial and economic elections or pending is a Grenada-born last weekend’s meeting pute continues and The impending crisis; a crisis that was ones; or on the next journalist.) of western leaders at expands into a trade trade war could have responsible for the

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www.thecaribbeancamera.com THE CARIBBEAN CAMERA Thursday, June 14, 2018 9 ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT Old time Blocko brings out calypso in Toronto By Stephen Weir tume showroom. According to Epic perform at Epic mas' The mannequin Carnival’s manag- camp's Blocko. First Connector (Joel turned out to be an er Jerrol Augustine, the was Brampton’s Guney Davis) undoubtedly excellent model for this non-profit mas' camp is Cedeno. has a sense of hu- Caribbean Camera pho- holding free Friday night And next week? mour. tographer. parties. Epic says to check its In- When the 2016 Connector came “Last Friday's Blocko stagram account for the Toronto Calypso Mon- to the Epic Carnival saw DJ Greg holding it performance announce- arch was asked to pose mas' camp at the Tam down,” he said. ment. for a " fun picture" with a Heather Curling Club in Carnival Dollz Section Booth at Blocko, Friday night. “We will host a E.P.I.C. Carnival is member of the audience Scarborough last Friday They are indeed slaying them with costume sales. Blocko every Friday the new name of Durham at a new weekly Blocko, to perform at the first He sang, danced and per- Blocko,” said Connector. unless specified other- Mas' and Recreation- he said he knew someone of the new Friday night wise. It is all a part of our al Club. The name stands just stupid enough to formed to an audience of “It was a nice tune-up for Blocko parties. about 100 people (and a coming gig in Bermu- community building and for Energy, Passion, help him out. It was perfect weath- hyping it all up before Imagination and Culture. He was right. A costumed mannequins). da. I’ll soon be gone for er for a fete that was held “It was a bit of old five days. So I am glad Carnival!” Its mas' camp is at 730 blond haired mannequin both inside and outside Connector is the Military Trail in Scarbor- in the Epic Carnival cos- time Carnival singing that I was able to fit this the large sports building. at midnight at a free one in!” second Calypsonian to ough. Junior chef competition in Malvern set for July 21 By Stephen Weir kitchen skills, here is Scarborough on July 21. chefs to demonstrate Photo by Anthony your chance to enter Seven junior chefs their culinary skills and Berot the annual Junior Chef will be chosen and a total to promote a passion for Culinary Competition . of $1,500 in prize money healthy eating. o you think you Sponsored by Grace will be handed out. It has set up a web- can cook ! Well, Kennedy Foods, the The top prize is site (www.juniorchef.ca) Sif you’re between competition will be held $700.The second prize is where a parent or guard- the ages of nine and at the Junior Carnival $500 and the third Prize, ian can get information 15 and you will like and Family Day event at $300. on how to enter a child in to demonstrate your Neilson Park in Malvern, “This is a really great the competition. opportunity for kids who The sky is the limit have to be Caribbean out the children with have a love of cooking”, on what the would-be to cook with jerk,” said their masterpieces. “ said event coordinator chefs can cook but the Marchan. Before the cook- Petronilla Marchan. recipe must include coco- A demonstration off, there will be an “ It’s s is all about nut water and at least tent will be set up in the orientation session for learning how to cre- one Grace jerk product afternoon of July 21 in the finalists with guest ate tasty dishes using and the dish has to be Neilson Park, following celebrities chefs and the nourishing Caribbean cooked on an outdoor the morning Kiddies Toronto Public Health ingredients.” grill in front kids at the Parade. Department. The Caribbean food upcoming Junior Carni- Organizers of the Deadline for enter- company says that it val Parade and Family competition have ar- ing the competition is wants to provide a plat- Day event. ranged with established June 25. form for aspiring young “ And you don’t Toronto chefs “ to help

10 THE CARIBBEAN CAMERA Thursday, June 14, 2018 www.thecaribbeancamera.com ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT Dragon Boy flies above the stage By Stephen Weir Photos by Don Moreland

t started Friday night and end- ed early Sunday evening - three junior carnival band launches in three days in Scarborough. ID’ New Regulars & Foreva Carni- val, Venom Carnival and Epic Carni- val held parties and costume shows for youngsters interested in taking part in the Junior Carnival Parade this summer. About 50 parents and chil- dren came to the Nugget Ave- nue Twilight Restaurant early Friday evening to see the junior costumes designed by D’New Regulars & Foreva Carnival. It was a free event – complete with food and face painting - to display the costumes for the July 21st Ju- nior Carnival Parade in Malvern, part of the Toronto Caribbean Carnival. The launch got off to a late start with about 20 children taking to the stage at 8 p.m. just when the fete was sheduled to end. The children were full of energy on stage and the parents gave them all a standing ovation. On Saturday after- noon parents were back with their children on Nugget Avenue - this time at the Twilight Ware- house, a few doors down from the café where the Friday show had been held. The Venom Junior show was a high energy performance, with four sections hitting the stage over the course of an hour. When it was all over, over a hundred parents at this event rewarded the youngsters with an extended ovation. and presence. This was the case at On Sunday at the Epic Carnival Epic but for one young man wearing launch it was easy for the 30 young black dragon wings. He stood out models – both female and male in from the crowd by showing everyone four sections -- to keep cool, thanks that dragons can indeed fly, spending to the venue. They performed on a most of his two-minute routine in the large stage built atop an ice-covered air. curling rink at the Tam and Heather To date, eight mas’ camps Club on Military Trail. About 100 have held costume launches for the parents and children took in the free children. There will be three more event. weekend parties before the July 21st At most of the junior launches Junior Carnival Parade and Family the girls tend to be the more polished Day which will take place in Malvern performers – big dance steps, poise adjacent to Neilson Park. www.thecaribbeancamera.com THE CARIBBEAN CAMERA Thursday, June 14, 2018 11 NEWS Referendum on decriminalizing marijuana for Barbados BRIDGETOWN, – Dame Sandra said Dedicated mission She also said Barbados – Barbadi- there would be consul- critical teams, compris- Government would ans will be consulted tation on major issues ing public servants and take immediate action on the issue decrimi- to give citizens a greater highly experienced pro- to safeguard Barba- nalizing marijuana and say in what is going on fessionals, recognized dos’ financial services implementing fixed in their country. nationally, regionally sector, which had been a election dates and term “My Government and, in some instances, major contributor to the limits for Prime Min- will pursue every avenue internationally, will be economy. She stressed isters under the new to ensure that all Bar- established and tasked that the team’s focus government. badians and residents to ensure delivery. would be to settle the That was one of the are informed and active More important, proper policy framework on disclosures made by partners in the process management structures international business Governor General Dame of transformational na- will be put in place to by the internationally Sandra Mason as she tion building,” she said. prevent these issues required deadline of delivered the Throne While the previous from reaching crisis December 2018, to Governor General Dame Sandra Mason delivering the Speech yesterday, at the Democratic Labour Par- proportions again,” she ensure that Barbados throne speech at the state opening of Parliament start of the new parlia- ty administration was assured those present. was not again unfairly mentary term. adamant there would be na and the question of reational marijuana." Dame Sandra also blacklisted as an unco- Outlining the priori- no decriminalization of Parliamentary Reform, She also announced noted that Government operative jurisdiction ties of the new Barbados marijuana, the incoming including fixed dates for Government will offer a would abolish the Na- by the Organization for Labour Party (BLP) government has indicat- elections and term lim- six-month gun amnesty tional Social Responsi- Economic Co-operation government which was ed it will let the people its for Prime Ministers,” and buyback program bility Levy, which would and Development and swept into power on decide on that. Dame Sandra said. for legal and illegal result in the lowering the European Union. May 24 with a 30-nil “My Government “After a period of firearms to reduce their of the cost of living and “Thereafter, the victory – since reduced will consult with public education, debate numbers in the hands of stimulating consumer team will assist the Gov- to 29-1 with Reverend Barbadians on major and consultation my civilians and in commu- spending; eliminate the ernment in its efforts Joseph Atherley cross- national issues, such as Government will hold nities. Road Tax and replace to redefine Barbados ing the floor and becom- the decriminalization a referendum on the The Governor Gen- it with a more equita- globally as a centre of ing Opposition Leader of recreational marijua- decriminalization of rec- eral added that there ble but bearable tax on excellence for certain will be an extensive petroleum products; niche sectors in interna- program to immediate- repeal the require- tional business and for ly confront and resolve ment for tax clearance potential new strategic some of the urgent certificates; revoke the growth areas, where national challenges. Municipal Solid Waste Barbados can develop a “Our agenda will Tax and give a tax credit comparative advantage, focus on addressing all over a period of time especially as it relates mission critical issues. to those who paid; and to our quality of life and Clear timelines will return the Value Added stability as a nation,” be set for deciding on Tax to a rate of 15 per the Governor General and applying solutions. cent within 18 months. added.

12 THE CARIBBEAN CAMERA Thursday, June 14, 2018 www.thecaribbeancamera.com IMMIGRATION MATTERS After a long battle to remain in Canada, Maxine gets her papers n January 2016, For the past six years, with credible and office which stated that since then as she had to one day become a Cana- Maxine (not her they have been residing trustworthy supporting the letter “refers to her undergo medical exams dian citizen. Ireal name), a 52- with their spouses and documents. application for perma- and obtain a police year old woman from children. A separate detailed nent residence from certificate from her Congratulations, the Caribbean, came to Maxine has been letter with relevant doc- within Canada on hu- country and Canada. Maxine and all the best. my office for assistance living in Canada for uments was forwarded manitarian and com- She also had to obtain in regularizing her approximately 27 years. to the then Minister of passionate grounds. a valid passport which status. She previously made Immigration, Refugees On June 10, 2016 a took some time and it She has had been a refugee claim and and Citizenship Canada, representative of the was forwarded to the "out of status" for about was given a departure pleading with him to Minister of Citizen- immigration officer who 24 years. order. She also applied use his good offices to ship and Immigration approved her case. Since 2012, Maxine for a Pre-Removal Risk intervene in her matter approved your request She was then asked had been reporting to Assessment which was so that she may remain for an exemption but to attend the Etobicoke Canada Border Ser- denied. As a result, the in Canada. 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www.thecaribbeancamera.com THE CARIBBEAN CAMERA Thursday, June 14, 2018 13 NEWS National governments responsible for implementation of CSME - Golding GEORGETOWN, flagship program is Saturday. It was hosted “Credit must be staff. I would not want Guyana – Blaming the primarily the responsi- by CARICOM Secre- given to the Secretariat his job for five times his Caribbean Community bility of national govern- tary-General Ambassa- for the considerable salary; the frustration (CARICOM) Secretariat ments. dor Irwin LaRocque. efforts it has made to that it must certainly for the gaps in imple- Golding addressed The former Jamai- push the implementa- cause would be hazard- mentation of the CAR- the matter frontally as a can leader gave credit to tion process and assist ous to my health,” he ICOM Single Market member of a high level the CARICOM Secre- Member States to fulfill told the well-attended and Economy (CSME) panel that discussed the tariat, the Community’s their obligations. The session. Bruce Golding is unfair, former Prime CSME during a two-day administrative arm, for Secretariat is often “Implementation is Minister of Jamaica stakeholder consultation the considerable effort it made the scapegoat for primarily the responsi- tive assessment of the Bruce Golding says. in Guyana, where the was making to push the CARICOM’s failures. It bility of national govern- progress or lack thereof He says implemen- CARICOM Secretariat is process and its assis- is unfair to the Secre- ments. The Secretariat of the CSME implemen- tation of the region’s based, which ended on tance to member states. tary-General and his dare not even appear tation. It seems to me to be inserting itself in that among most – if the decision-making or not all – member states implementation process (including my own), of Member States.” there are deep misgiv- He added that ings about some of the “hardly any excuse or CSME provisions and explanation” had been requirements. It seems proffered by member to me that some mem- states on their tardiness ber states are of the view with respect to imple- that full implementation mentation. of the CSME is likely “What is the prima- to do them more harm ry cause of this malaise? than good”. Capacity or resource The perception constraints? Lethargy? and the benefits of the I think not! Is it lack CSME also resonated of political will? That with other participants would suggest accep- at the consultation. tance of the merits and From the floor, ques- necessity of doing some- tions were raised, for thing but an absence example, about whether of the courage to do it. member states wanted I think not, as well,” to cede their financial Golding said. independence; conflict “We continue to be of interest positions that deceptive to each other may occur in the area of and to the people of the national interest versus community if we conceal regional obligations. doubts and fears of Golding chaired a honouring our commit- Commission to Review ments while we speak so Jamaica’s Relations passionately about the within the CARICOM CSME.” and CARIFORUM Golding advised, Frameworks. The Com- however, that there had mission was charged to be an acknowledge- with evaluating the ment that implementa- effects of Jamaica’s tion action required of membership in CAR- member states, in some ICOM on the country’s cases, was complex and economic growth and required far-reaching development, with par- policy changes, legis- ticular reference to trade lative processes and in goods and services, executive action. He investment, internation- pointed out also that al competitiveness and many member states job creation. Jamaica’s were challenged by current leader, Andrew resource and capacity Holness earlier this constraints. year tabled the report of He recommended the Commission in the that “we need to delve House of Representa- deeper than the quan- tives. titative and qualita- 14 THE CARIBBEAN CAMERA Thursday, June 14, 2018 www.thecaribbeancamera.com NEWS CARICOM countries divided on OAS vote on suspending Venezuela WASHINGTON– suspend Venezuela. menting a dictatorship Caribbean Community Venezuela rejected which has devastated a (CARICOM) countries the OAS Assembly’s once-prosperous econ- were split last week decision, with Foreign omy. when the Organization Minister Jorge Arreaza “I’m glad we are of American States saying it would enable recognizing that democ- (OAS) voted to pass the United States to racy matters. We will a resolution that can continue its economic not recognize illegit- initiate the process of war against the socialist imate governments,” Venezuela’s suspension country. Carlos Trujillo, the US from the organization. “Those that have representative to the The General Assem- supported this are sup- OAS, told the assembly bly voted with 19 mem- porting the possibility after the vote. ber states in favour – of a military interven- The resolution de- including The Bahamas, tion in Venezuela. Let clares that the electoral Barbados, Guyana and that be on your con- process “lacks legitima- Jamaica; four against science,” he said. cy, for not complying – including Dominica The vote comes on with international stan- and St Vincent and the the heels of President dards, for not having Grenadines; and Belize, Nicolas Maduro’s wide- met the participation of Venezuela’s Foreign Minister Jorge Arreaza at the OAS General Assembly Grenada, Haiti, St Kitts ly condemned re-elec- all Venezuelan political and Nevis, St Lucia, tion last month. actors, and for being take steps to guarantee guarantees and liber- tion of the humanitar- Suriname and Trinidad Maduro won a carried out without the the separation and ties of the population; ian and public health and Tobago among 11 May 20 vote that the necessary guarantees independence of the and allow the entry of crisis, particularly abstaining. Venezuelan opposition, for a free, fair, trans- constitutional branches humanitarian aid and against the reappear- The resolution vote along with the United parent and democratic of power and restore to implement epide- ance of diseases such as called for an extraordi- States and other Latin process”. the full authority of the miological surveillance measles, malaria, and nary assembly to decide American nations, have It urged the Ven- National Assembly, measures in its country diphtheria. on whether or not to decried as a sham ce- ezuela government to: the rule of law, and the to prevent the aggrava- Dominican Republic elected to UN Security Council UNITED NA- Under the UN States (WEOG). bers and 10 non-perma- pation by a non-mem- ber State.” TIONS— In a single Charter, the Security Belgium and Ger- nent members elected round of voting on Fri- Council has the pri- many; the Dominican for two-year terms by day, the United Nations mary responsibility Republic, and South the General Assembly. General Assembly elect- for international peace Africa, ran unopposed The UN said more ed the Dominican Re- and security, with, all from their respective than 60 Member States public among five new UN Member States, regional groups, while have never been mem- non-permanent Mem- including those in the Indonesia secured its bers of the Security bers of the Security Caribbean, required to place following a run- Council. Council, which will each comply with Council off with the Maldives “A State which is a serve two-year terms on decisions. for the Asia-Pacific member of the United the body that sets the The UN said the Group seat, the UN Nations but not of the UN’s whole peace and Security Council’s 10 said. Security Council may security agenda. non-permanent seats, This will be the Do- participate, without The UN said Ger- are allocated according minican Republic’s first a vote, in its discus- many, Indonesia, South to a rotation pattern time on the Security sions when the Council Africa and Belgium set by the Assembly in Council, with the other considers that country’s will join the Dominica 1963, “to ensure fair four countries having interests are affected,” Republic in taking up regional representation previously served on the UN said. their seats on January on the Council”: five the body. “Both members and 1, 2019. from African and Asian The other five seats non-members of the They will fill the and Pacific States; one on the Council – known United Nations, if they seats being vacated by from Eastern Europe; as permanent seats are parties to a dispute Bolivia, Ethiopia, Ka- two from Latin Amer- – are held by China, being considered by the zakhstan, Netherlands ican and Caribbean France, Russia, the Council, may be invited and Sweden at the end States [Group of Latin United Kingdom and to take part, without a of this year, having each American and Caribbe- the United States. vote, in the Council’s served two-year terms an States, or GRULAC]; The Council is com- discussions,” it added. on the 15-member Se- and two from Western posed of 15 Members: “The Council sets the curity Council. European and Other five permanent mem- conditions for partici-

www.thecaribbeancamera.com THE CARIBBEAN CAMERA Thursday, June 14, 2018 15 FOCUS ON HEALTH Managing arthritis and joint pain By Virginia Nsitem swelling of the cartilage develops as a result of feet, leading to destruc- (joint cushion). As the daily stress and load on tion and eventually Joint pain in the osteoarthritis progresses, the joints. In addition, deformity of the joints. morning? Stiff joints? the cartilage wears down weight gain can add to Rheumatoid arthritis Pain after exercise? Dif- and thins out. The bone the pressure and stress can also affect the organs ficulty climbing stairs? surface underneath the on the joints, and may of the body such as the Swollen joints in the cartilage becomes ex- contribute to the devel- heart and lungs. hands and feet? These posed, and the additional opment or progression Symptoms of Rheu- are all symptoms of stress on the bone causes of osteoarthritis. Osteo- matoid Arthritis include: arthritis, and this article further joint damage. arthritis can also result • Morning stiffness will discuss two types of Symptoms of osteo- from trauma to the joint • Pain in the joints arthritis – osteoarthritis arthritis include: or bone, after surgery on • Weakness in the and rheumatoid arthritis. • Achy pain in the joint a joint, from repetitive joints • Stiffness in the joint stress, or from muscle • Swelling in the joints scans, or MRI studies. movement to the joints. What is and decreased joint conditions that affect the • Feeling “unwell” and However, rheumatoid ar- • Gentle Exercises: Osteoarthritis? flexibility joints. tired thritis is diagnosed based Stretching, walking, Osteoarthritis (OA) • Crackling noises in What is • Fever (low-grade) and on your symptoms, the aqua/water therapy, is a disease that affects the joint Rheumatoid weight-loss examination, findings on and stationary bike the cartilage, bone, and • Pain worse after Arthritis? Patients also x-rays, CT scans, or MRI are important physical fluid of a joint. It is often activity Rheumatoid arthritis complain of difficul- studies, and the results activities that help called a wear and tear or • Pain and stiffness in (RA) is an autoimmune ty performing regular of laboratory tests. Chi- improve the pain and “degenerative” disease of the morning that eases disease that involves daily activities such as ropractors specialize in symptoms, and also the joint. Research has after 30-60 minutes chronic inflammation. bathing, dressing, and diagnosing, treating, and improve overall fitness. shown that osteoarthritis • Pain at rest (severe Studies have shown that walking, and activities rehabilitating injuries • Massage therapy is the most common joint osteoarthritis) certain events, such as that involve the use of of the muscles, joints and Acupuncture are disease. Osteoarthritis can de- trauma or infection, can the hands. Research has and nerves. A correct helpful for providing The beginning phase velop from the repetitive trigger this disease. A shown that Rheumatoid diagnosis is important a pain-relieving effect of osteoarthritis can wear and tear on the characteristic feature of arthritis is the most com- to rule out more serious throughout the body, an continue for months or joint. Osteoarthritis in rheumatoid arthritis is mon form of childhood conditions that may be anti-inflammatory effect, even years. This phase the weight-bearing joints the effect on the small arthritis, and is termed causing your pain and and a general sense of typically involves the (hips, knees, ankles) joints of the hands and Juvenile rheumatoid symptoms. improved well-being. arthritis. Chiropractors may • Education on Treatments for include: the progression of arthritis • The use of heat or the disease and the Before treatment cold to ease the joint importance of balancing and rehabilitation can pain. rest and exercise, and begin, it is important to • Therapeutic Laser maintaining a healthy get an accurate diag- therapy to reduce weight to slow down nosis. Osteoarthritis inflammation and pain. the deterioration of the is typically diagnosed • Physical therapies to joints. based on your symptoms, improve tightness of the A successful treat- the examination, and muscles and ligaments, ment program requires findings on x-rays, CT and restore proper the active participation of the patient in the de- velopment and execution of the recommendations. Your chiropractor will also work closely with your family physician and specialists (ex. orthopedic surgeon, rheumatoid specialist) to treat your condition. Stop the Pain … Be- fore the Pain Stops You!

(Dr. Virginia Nsitem is a chiropractor specializing in laser therapy for muscle, joint, and nerve injuries, and is a Fellow of the Royal College of Chiroprac- tic Sports Sciences in Canada. She may be reached at (905) 275-4993, or by email at totalhealth@bellnet. ca )

16 THE CARIBBEAN CAMERA Thursday, June 14, 2018 www.thecaribbeancamera.com NEWS CARICOM developing communications strategy for sustainable energy GEORGETOWN, nities related to energy “The general this communication Guyana— The Caribbe- access, energy securi- citizenry within CAR- strategy will therefore an Community (CAR- ty, energy efficiency, ICOM understands and have to tap into social ICOM) has launched an environmental protec- appreciates a lot more and behaviour change initiative aimed at for- tion and adaptation to about energy and energy principles, behavioural mulating a region-wide climate change can best efficiency than they did economics and psychol- communications be communicated to all 10 years ago, but we ogy as part of a commu- strategy for sustainable sectors of the Caribbean need to continue and nication for develop- energy. society. expand the process”, ment approach. The Guyana-based The group brings said Dr Devon Gardner, There is extensive CARICOM Secretariat together representatives Programme Manager, research and practice said the purpose of the of key regional organ- and Energy, at the CAR- that shows that such an opment of this strategy, ordinary young people strategy will be to create isations involved in ICOM Secretariat. approach can be a low “we need to focus in – to involve them in and increase aware- communications in the “We need to help cost and effective means particular on the youth the development and ness of challenges and energy sector including people understand what to reducing emissions of the Caribbean as a advancement of sustain- opportunities in the en- the Caribbean Develop- energy conservation and motivating people critical component in able energy”. ergy sector; to facilitate ment Bank (CDB), the means and what are to be more energy effi- the strategic advance- The CARICOM Secretar- behavioural change at Caribbean Electric Util- some of the things they cient. In the long-term ment and development iat said building on all all levels; to encourage ity Services Corporation can do to take better this will be to the benefit of sustainable energy in the awareness activities innovation; and to fa- (CARILEC), the Carib- control of their energy of every individual, and the region. that it is already con- cilitate the transition to bean Media Corporation system. We need to every stakeholder, be- “We need to uti- ducting, including those new energy systems. (CMC), the CARICOM find a way to communi- cause we are all affected lise more innovative centred on the CAR- It said that over Regional Organisation cate with all sectors of by what happens in en- ways – for example, ICOM Energy Month, it the coming weeks, an for Standards and Quali- society, all communities, ergy and to our planet.” reality shows or youth regards this new initia- advisory group facilitat- ty (CROSQ), the Or- all organisations,” he Communication competitions where tive as an important step ed will conduct research ganisation of American added. development consul- renewable energy and towards the attainment and consultations to States (OAS), the OECS CARILEC commu- tant at CMC, Chetwyn energy efficient technol- of the region’s shared identify ways in which Commission and Panos nications official, Malika Ryce, said as the region ogies are incorporated vision of affordable, reli- challenges and opportu- Caribbean. Thompson-Cenac said proceeds with the devel- into the lifestyles of able and clean energy. Jamaica partners with UNDP to implement early warning systems KINGSTON, Local Government the Minister said, as he where they will help us to Jamaica– As part of and Community Devel- launched the national create a National Climate its efforts to strengthen opment Minister Des- hurricane preparedness Information and Early disaster resilience in vul- mond McKenzie said the campaign at Jamaica Warning Service for nerable communities, the initiative will be under- House, recently. Disaster Risk Reduction,” Jamaican government is taken in St Catherine, St “We’re going to be he said. partnering with the Unit- Mary, Portland and St. the third country outside The early warning ed Nations Development Thomas. of Cuba and the Domin- system will serve as a Program (UNDP) to The US$1 million ican Republic that will means of informing citi- implement early warning project is slated to come benefit from this pro- zens in vulnerable areas systems in four parishes. on stream in early 2019, gram with the UNDP, before a disaster strikes.

www.thecaribbeancamera.com THE CARIBBEAN CAMERA Thursday, June 14, 2018 17 SPORTS Barbadian shooter wins Wogart Cup Team Barbados winner of the Wogart held over three days kept their eyes on Cup which was last won and across five ranges the target to become by a Barbadian in 1978. — 300 yards, 500 yards, victorious in the The event show- 600 yards, 900 yards, recent West Indies cased the skills of more and 1000 yards. Fullbore Shooting than 50 shooters from Following the Council’s short teams from Guyana, competition a team was range competition in Barbados, Antigua and selected to represent the Barbados. Barbuda, Trinidad and West Indies in August Marlon King was Tobago, and a goodwill in Canada. named the top short squad from Canada. range shooter and the The competition was Captain Jason Wood (third left) with other members of the Barbados team Cuban teen Echevarria wins long jump United States, Mexico and Canada to host Cuban teenage Juan Miguel star Juan Miguel Echevarria of Cuba 2026 World Cup Echevarria won the wins the men’s he United States, piece event will return other hand, promised a long jump at the long jump event in Mexico and Can- to the North American “European” World Cup Sweden Stockholm Diamond Tada won the right continent for the first in Africa, playing on the League 2018 meet to host the 2026 World time since 1994 when the north African nation’s on Sunday with Cup after easily beating United States hosted the proximity to Europe. a wind-assisted Morocco in a vote by tournament. But compared to 8.83-metres. FIFA member nations Delegates had North America, Moroc- In front of a yesterday. been faced with a clear co’s bid existed largely on 15,000- strong crowd The North American choice — the joint North paper — many stadiums in the Olympic sta- American Mike Powell’s for the indoor world bid received 134 of the American bid boasts and roads would have dium in Sweden, the 8.95m world record. title — came a distant 203 votes, while Morocco modern, established had to have been built world indoor champion World number third with 8.25m. polled 65 in the ballot at stadiums and well-de- and critics questioned produced his stunning one Luvo Manyonga of American Jeff Hen- a FIFA Congress held in veloped transport links how it would have coped leap on his sixth and South Africa — beaten derson was second with Moscow on the eve of the underpinned by Mexican with the 2026 tour- 2018 World Cup. football fervour. nament, which will be final effort to come just by two centimetres in 8.39m. Football’s show- Morocco, on the expanded to 48 teams. 12 centimetres short of Birmingham in March

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in League Andre matchup and squaring off against across two rounds and for a loss. Only the top Russell featuring his country mate David playoffs. Matches in the four teams advance to West Indies Warner and Winnipeg first round, to be played the playoffs. stars and Hawks on July 2. Can- from June 28 to July 8, The teamA mates Daren ada Day long weekend will be in a round-robin schedule Sammy, will provide fans an format with each team has two and will opportunity to see all playing every other matches on open the inaugural of the league’s marquee team once, for a total of weekend days Daren Sammy edition of Global T20 players with six match- 15 matches. and holidays, Canada. according to es over three days. Through the first with start times with a 4 p.m. EST start the schedule released “With the calibre two rounds, teams will of 11 a.m. EST and 4 time. Three off days are on Tuesday for the first of talent coming to earn two points for a p.m. EST. Weekdays built into the schedule professional Canada, fans will see win and zero points will have single matches on July 3, 9 and 13. Chris Gayle cricket league in North top international stars America. in every match from Sammy’s Toron- the opener through to Pooran in Windies B team for Canada League to Nationals will face the final,” said Gurmeet Twenty20 Inter- squad with international Springer, with Guyana The round-robin Vancouver Knights with Singh, Chairman of national batsman experience. Jaguars wicketkeep- preliminary round will Chris Gayle and Andre Global T20 Canada. has er-batsman Anthony feature 22 matches, been included in a Bramble set to lead the followed by the playoffs Russell on June 28 in Six franchise teams youthful 14-man squad. and final. the first match of the will vie for the cham- West Indies B West Indies B will SQUAD — Antho- 22-fixture schedule that pionship – Toronto squad which will be one of six teams ny Bramble (captain), will ultimately crown a Nationals, Vancouver participate in the contesting The , Alick champion on July 15 at Knights, Edmonton inaugural Global T20 Global T20 Canada Athanaze, Roland Royals, Montreal Ti- Canada League start- league, which runs Cato, Justin Greaves, in King City, Ontario, gers, Winnipeg Hawks ing later this month. from June 28 to Derval Green, Ka- just north of Toronto. and Cricket West Indies The 22-year-old July 15 at the Ma- vem Hodge, Bran- Other schedule Representative Team, Trinidadian played three Pooran has ple Leaf Cricket don King, Jeremiah highlights include comprised entirely of T20Is against Pakistan been joined by the Club in Toronto. Louis, Obed Mcoy, Australian captain players from the Carib- two years ago, but has likes of West Indies Khary Pierre, Nicho- making bean. not turned out for the Under-19 stars las Pooran, Sherfane regional side since. He Alick Athanaze Rutherford, Shamar his league debut in the The schedule in- is the only player in the and Shamar Springer. opener with Toronto cludes matches spread Nicholas Pooran

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JOIN US FOR LIVE, ONLINE TOWN HALLS ON JUNE 18, 20 AND 21 The City, Metrolinx and TTC are working together to bring more transit to communities across the City. To achieve this we are looking at ways to improve the connectivity of the transit network through the introduction of new SmartTrack/GO stations. Metrolinx and the City of Toronto, as co-proponents, will be hosting online town halls to consult on SmartTrack/GO stations, in accordance with the Transit Project Assessment Process (TPAP) under Ontario Regulation 231/08: Transit Projects and Metrolinx Undertakings. At the online town halls, we will provide an update on the work underway, including environmental studies, for the new SmartTrack/GO stations. You will also have the opportunity to ask questions and provide comments about the project.

Before the online town halls, we recommend that you visit our new interactive map at smarttrack.to/socialpinpoint ONLINE TOWN HALL DETAILS

MONDAY, JUNE 18, 2018 WEDNESDAY, JUNE 20, 2018 THURSDAY, JUNE 21, 2018 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Station Focus: Station Focus: Station Focus: Finch-Kennedy and Gerrard-Carlaw and East Harbour St. Clair-Old Weston and King-Liberty Lawrence-Kennedy SmartTrack Stations, and SmartTrack Stations, and SmartTrack Stations Spadina-Front GO Station Bloor-Lansdowne GO Station

To attend the live, online town halls, visit smarttrack.to/townhall or call 800.457.6180 during the above times

Can’t attend live? We will be uploading recordings and transcripts of the online town halls on our websites: smarttrack.to and www.metrolinx.com/newstations.

The City of Toronto’s SmartTrack If you have questions or comments or would like concept will use the Metrolinx GO to be added to the mailing list, please contact network to provide additional and more either the City of Toronto or Metrolinx at: frequent transit service in the City of CITY OF TORONTO Toronto. Specifically, SmartTrack is an [email protected] tel: 416-338-2848, fax: 416-392-1591 enhancement of the Metrolinx Regional www.smarttrack.to Express Rail (RER) program. RER will significantly increase rail service METROLINX [email protected] across the GO network by providing tel: 416-202-4921 electrified, 15 minutes or better service www.metrolinx.com/newstations on five GO corridors in core areas.

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This notice was first published on June 11, 2018.

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