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Wednesday November 25, 2020 $1 VAT Inclusive Work as one AN International RHODES SCHOLAR Development expert is Vaccine discussed insisting that no one Dr. Okonjo-Iweala who country affected by is among candidates COVID-19 can solve that seeking the top position at pandemic on its own. the World Trade Rather, there has to be Organization in Geneva, cooperation among small pointed out that right now CHOSEN FOR 2021 and large countries alike poorer and smaller to deal with this raging countries need to find a TREY Cumberbatch Psychology (First Class Sandra Mason at young Caribbean people” health crisis that has way to access the vaccines had several reasons to Honours). He intends to Government House. The to select from and “each caused millions of which have been celebrate yesterday. He study for a Master of other candidates vying for one of them could easily infections and deaths developed to deal with was chosen as the Science in Evidence Based the scholarship were from have been given the around the world, COVID-19. Because of the Rhodes Scholar for the Social Intervention. Grenada, Dominica, scholarship because they including seven cost of the vaccines, the Commonwealth Cumberbatch was Trinidad and Tobago and have vision and we know deaths right here in problems with Caribbean for 2021. selected from among eight Antigua and Barbuda. that wherever they go as Barbados. distribution is not only The 23-year-old is a candidates who were In brief remarks, Dame our Barbadian anthem That’s the message Dr. getting them but also graduate of The University interviewed on Tuesday. Sandra said this year the says, ‘they will do credit to Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala left distributing them where of the West Indies (UWI), The announcement of his Selection Committee had our nation’.” with her Barbadian they are required. Cave Hill Campus with a winning was made by “a cadre of very erudite, audience during her According to her,“These Bachelor of Science in Governor General, Dame intelligent and articulate SCHOLAR on Page 3 presentation of the 45th are some of the challenges Sir Winston Scott we have, that concern Memorial Lecture on universal access. I think Monday night. that is why it is important to have a global outreach Interview format for Sir to this issue of getting Winston Scott lecture vaccines to everyone.” The lecture took the Dr. Okonjo-Iweala form of an interview, stated that countries have which Cleviston Haynes, to solve the problem of Governor of the Central finding a vaccine that Bank of Barbados did with works. However, she Dr. Okonjo-Iweala, who is revealed that the good also a former Finance news from this is that Minister of Nigeria. manufacturers Pfizer and “With things like a Moderna have come up pandemic that affects with vaccines which are every country and 90 per cent effective while everyone and climate another firm,AstraZeneca change as well, no one is coming up with one that country can solve this on is 70 per cent to 90 per their own and it is cent effective. absolutely necessary that Noting that the we have international challenges of distribution cooperation and have to be overcome, the solidarity,” the Nigerian Nigerian remarked that official said. some of the vaccines She said that with require storage at COVID-19, no country is temperatures that are not safe “so that’s why normal and had not been cooperation is necessary tried before. to sort it out.” She believed that the The international AstraZeneca product will economist also stated that be easier to distribute.“So until the health aspects of we need to overcome these the COVID are solved,“we challenges in order to be won’t be able to tackle the able to distribute them to economic aspects of it everyone who needs Trey Cumberbatch (left), who is the Rhodes Scholar for the Commonwealth Caribbean for 2021, is all appropriately.” them,” she reasoned. smiles as he is congratulated by his dad, Dave Cumberbatch. 2 • Wednesday November 25, 2020 The Barbados Advocate

The Barbados Advocate Wednesday November 25, 2020 • 3 Agricultural sector relatively safe from antibiotics CHIEF Executive Officer of something we have encouraged. farmers is that when they use the Barbados Agricultural As a matter of fact, we shun it imported feeds they see a better Society (BAS), James Paul, because we want to exercise a performance, if that is the result says concerns about the use higher level of responsibility to of growth promoters, he of antibiotics in livestock as a consumers in Barbados in maintained that the risk to growth promoter are not general, taking into consideration animal and human health is not rampant in this country, as the negative impact that it has on worth it. the sector prides itself on the human population.And what “I want to say that from our doing things the natural way. we have done, we have actually investigations, we have His comments came in an chosen more natural ways of discovered that there are some interview with The Barbados livestock husbandry, through imported feeds that do contain Advocate as he reflected on genetic selection to improve the antibiotics, this is of course an antimicrobial resistance (AMR) breed of animals,” he stated. issue we have raised before with brought about by the misuse or He spoke to this, as he made it the authorities. We do not have a abuse of antimicrobials including clear that the local feed level playing field where the antibiotics. Earlier this week, manufacturer does not use imported feeds that during a virtual event hosted by antibiotics in its products. So contain antibiotics are allowed to the Caribbean Public Health serious is the industry about come in and compete with the Agency and the Pan American keeping antibiotics out of the local feed that does not contain Health Organisation, there was equation, he said, that if a any antibiotics. One of the things concern raised about processor suspects that growth we can guarantee local indiscriminate use of promoters have been used, that consumers is that the feed made antimicrobials in animals in the farmer is taken off the list. by Pinnacle Feeds do not contain Americas for growth promotion Paul noted that while those any antibiotics, but we cannot say and the lack of the requisite involved in the livestock sector the same for the feeds being Chief Executive Officer of the Barbados Agricultural Society, legislative framework to put an have been abiding by that best imported from wherever, and James Paul end to it. practice of avoiding growth therefore we continue to laud our “I am not aware of any growth promoters, some feed importers local feed company for their exam this issue and hold humans. People can develop a promoters being used in put that best practice at risk. As higher level of social importers of feed to a higher resistance to certain drugs and Barbados in terms of the livestock such, he is adamant that a close responsibility,” he added. standard. not understand why, but it could industry. We don’t use them. Yes eye must be kept on imports. He With that in mind, he is calling “After a while, antibiotics used be because of what they ate,” he we know about it, but it is not said that while the claim of some on the relevant authorities to in livestock can pose a risk to noted. (JRT) Mental health advocate hopes to aid with policy development SCHOLAR from Front Page Psychology and Sociology” at making sure that policy meets Oxford will definitely help me His father told the media he the UWI, Cave Hill Campus, the mental heath needs of the in terms of how to formulate a was proud of his son and he too This is Cumberbatch’s shared how he hopes to better Barbadian population. I think social policy, how to evaluate a gave credit late mom, Shirnell. second time applying for the Barbados through his studies as a society and a culture, we social policy and make sure “She passed seven years ago. scholarship, he previously at the University of Oxford. have ignored it for far too long that it is utilises the country’s She was the one who worked applied in 2018. Speaking to “I know you guys will be and we need to have it written resources to the best of it with him from small. She the media at his St. Phillip aware that the Minister [of in policy that mental health is ability.” taught him to read, to write home, he said he was elated to Health and Wellness] promised important and we have things Cumberbatch credited his [and] to use a computer. I am have won. The mental health a mental health policy. I very in place to make sure that parents, his late mom, Shirnell just sorry she is not here to advocate, who did “a triple much want to be at the people have access to mental Greenidge-Cumberbatch and share in his achievement, so I minor in Gender and forefront in terms of the health care and it is affordable. dad, Dave Cumberbatch for his give all the credit to her.” Development Studies, development of that policy and So the policy programme at achievement. (MG) Education Minister addresses Lawrence T. Gay situation THE Ministry of Education, Earlier yesterday, parents covered by soil. Technological and Vocational and guardians protested “In the interest of ensuring Training (METVT), will host a outside of the school that all of the remedial action virtual meeting with parents, over environmental concerns. is completed and the premises guardians and teachers of the Students and teachers have are restored to their original Lawrence T. Gay Memorial complained of being affected by condition, the Ministry will Primary School to address the smell of gas, oil and sewage resume face-to-face classes at outstanding concerns. at different times during the the Lawrence T. Gay Memorial The meeting will be held on day. School on Tuesday, December Friday, November 27, at 5:00 Acknowledging the situation 1.” During the recent closures, p.m., and a link will be sent has been ongoing for a while, several air quality tests and prior to the meeting. A walk- Ms. Bradshaw said the investigations of both the through will be held for the authorities were working school’s premises and the Parent Teacher Association “tirelessly” to resolve the nearby community were and the Barbados Union of environmental issues “for once conducted by Teachers on Saturday, and for all”. the Environmental Health November 28. In a statement yesterday, the Department of the Ministry of Minister of Education, Minister said: “As of today,all of Health and Wellness, to Santia Bradshaw, made this the investigative tests have pinpoint the source of the foul announcement been completed. However, we odours. yesterday, while also indicating have had to excavate a few The Education Minister said that face-to-face classes are areas at the front of the school recommendations outlined in a expected to resume on Tuesday, where some of the septic tanks report were acted upon by the Minister of Education, Santia Bradshaw December 1. are located, but which had been Ministry.

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100 cheers for Beryl Whitney BERYL Mabel Whitney was the Meat Depot, Whitney’s Wholesale “lady of the hour” when relatives Liquor store, and Whitney’s Wrought and friends gathered at the home Iron. Beryl played a major of her daughter, Lola Bynoe, where role with the daily operations of the Beryl currently resides, to businesses, including the record- celebrate the special milestone on keeping for the wrought iron business. October 9. Unfortunately, Arlin died in October Governor General Dame Sandra 2013. Mason, who joined via Skype, headed Beryl’s children described her as a the list of well-wishers and spoke to “thrifty woman and very good with her Beryl, her daughter, and other hands”. She did upholstery work; family members, who paid tribute to repaired car seats; and at Christmas her. time, made cushion covers and curtains, Aide-de-Camp to the Governor sewed clothes, knitted, and constructed General, Major Julia Dabreo, delivered concrete plant pots. a basket of flowers, wine and a birthday Lola remarked that her mother card from Dame Sandra as well as one lovingly admired one of the plant pots from Queen Elizabeth II. in the garden, and reflected: “That is Born in Vaughn’s Land, St. Joseph, my good work”. Beryl was educated at Mrs. Beryl loved to cook, and among the Walcott Private School in the same favourite meals she enjoyed parish. preparing were green peas and rice, and On leaving school, she worked at F.S. Cou Cou served with flying fish, salt Nicholas and the Five & Ten store as fish, or beef stew, along with stewed a clerk and cashier. sweet potato. Beryl met and later wed Arlin She also loves to eat food from Whitney,in 1954, and had five children. Chefette and Kentucky Fried Chicken, She is the proud grandmother of 14 and drink the occasional soft drink. grandchildren and nine great- Beryl’s hobbies include word grandchildren. searches, which she still continues to do, In the couple’s heyday, Arlin had and taking care of the garden, as she several businesses, such as Whitney’s loves plants. Beryl Mabel Whitney The Barbados Advocate Wednesday November 25, 2020 • 5

ERT has no fixed place of abode, says chairman WHILE several cases have been reasons not from our making. We had Blackman also made the point that completed by the Employment cases where twice for the last couple of while the panel consists of industrial Rights Tribunal (ERT), work is weeks, where I cannot adjourn because relations and human resources being hampered by a lack of staff the room wasn’t available.” professionals, the Act will be speaking to and the absence of a physical space Justice Blackman mused that he matters outside of the skill-set and would for the ERT to call home. recently told the Minister with require a strong technical person. This was revealed by Chairman responsibility for the ERT that he is now “In terms of what constitutes Christopher Blackman who spoke to the a vagrant with no place to call his own. discrimination in terms of gender, age, media briefly after the adjournment of a “This Tribunal has been in place for disability...It seems to me that the Act wrongful dismissal case Monday several years and has made no proper needs to provide for people from the afternoon. provision for its workers. No fixed place disabled community or otherwise to be Noting that the COVID-19 pandemic of abode. They gave us a little room put onto the panel to bring their knocked the work of the panel off course upstairs where we could sit around a perspective.” for approximately two months, he said table which now is too small because of He said this would be critical to assist this was not the only challenge facing COVID, but generally speaking we have in the framing of decisions, taking into ERT Chairman, Christopher Blackman the ERT. He noted however that there none.” account the varying dynamics. were some positives. He noted that the individuals assigned “It really troubles me that the COVID period, he noted that in addition Blackman revealed that the work of to assist the Tribunal are not enough to government will bring in these things to the setback by about two months, the the ERT has seen the Barbados service the three tribunals and without giving you the full courtesy of a CMCs which would have been held in Employers’ Confederation use principles specifically not with additional pieces of consultation to ask you what you think.” smaller rooms took place in the bigger laid down in other cases, with one case legislation implemented such as Sexual However, Blackman noted that the space to facilitate social distancing, which netting $100 000 in favour of the Harrassment and Discrimination. “It ERT has been able to finish a number of made getting access to the room regularly employee.“Cases have been settled based came into force in September. I told the cases, with more than 20 written used by the ERT more difficult. on decisions we have made and we have Minister – but Minister you realise that judgements, and some of the cases having As it relates to carrying out hearings made guidance for the future.” this thing was enforced in September gone to the Court of Appeal. by Zoom, Blackman said,“You need to see Additionally, he noted that cases were and we have no means of enforcing it. “If there is a backlog it is us not having the witness.” also settled at the level of case Read the Discrimination Act, if we make the staff to provide the material to the “...If somebody is there...You don’t want management conferences (CMCs). certain decisions, and impose – we will Court of Appeal. Not that we aren’t doing people to pass papers to them. You have “I am satisfied that the Tribunal as have the authority to impose fines or lock the work, but we don’t have the staff to see the witness. You have to see the constituted really now is working up people. I said I have no staff to do resources to get the material out to the person’s demeanour. So that’s why the assiduously and to cut down the backlog. these things. They push these things Court of Appeal.” jury trials have to continue, so the jury The fact that we have not done more is for through without consulting.” As it relates to managing through the could see the person,” he said. (JH) 6 • Wednesday November 25, 2020 The Barbados Advocate Limited edition circulation Coin to pay tribute to essential workers THE Central Bank of Barbados will out, to honour people from all sectors who pay tribute to the island’s essential have been on the frontlines is truly fitting. workers with a limited-edition “We are excited about this coin, and circulation coin. The coin will be happy that we are able to use it to unveiled during a virtual launch on celebrate Barbados’ essential workers.We Thursday, November 26 at 8:05 p.m. hope everyone will watch the launch, and The event will be broadcast on CBC then, after the coins go into circulation, TV8 and streamed on the Bank’s collect them as keepsakes,” it was further website and social media accounts. stated. “Like so many Barbadians, we are very Prime Minister the Honourable Mia appreciative of the commitment that our Mottley, Chief Medical Officer Dr. essential workers have shown throughout Kenneth George, and Central Bank this pandemic,” commented Octavia Governor Cleviston Haynes will speak Gibson, Deputy Director of the Bank’s during the half an hour launch, which will Currency Division. also feature entertainment from RPB and “We believe that using this coin, a G Syndicate. The event will be hosted by circulation coin, but one that really stands Patrick “Salt” Bellamy. 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RCEP free trade deal adds momentum to teetering global economy CAIRO – The signing of the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP), which establishes the world’s biggest free trade bloc, would in- ject impetus into teetering global economy,Egyptian experts said. The experts stressed that the agreement will be a locomotive for the global trade, investment and economic activities, which have suffered from acute reces- sion and slowdown caused by the outbreak of the COVID-19 pan- demic, accelerate the building of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) eco- nomic community, and allow ASEAN to become dynamic and A cargo ship docks at Qinzhou Port in China-ASEAN Free Trade Area in Qinzhou, Guangxi Zhuang autonomous region, on July 11, strong partners in promoting co- 2020. operation for shared prosperity. After over 30 rounds of negoti- come the slowdown it is cur- professor of economy at the Arab ations that started in November rently facing. Academy for Science Technology 2012 as well as a number of lead- He also noted that the agree- and Maritime Transport, said ers’ and ministerial meetings, ment constitutes a very strong the agreement is an important the RCEP agreement was signed trade move, due to the diversity economic tool to revitalise the on Nov 15 by 15 countries, in- and multiplicity of the economic economies of the RCEP member cluding 10 ASEAN countries and fields it will cover,which include states, encourage global trade China, Japan, South Korea, services, investment, e-com- and activate investment and co- Australia and New Zealand, merce, communications and operation in economic fields. making it the world’s biggest free copyright. “Such a big agreement would trade bloc. “The deal can also help other definitely push international eco- The 15 participating countries countries which have economic nomic growth, especially in light of the RCEP account for around and cooperation agreements of the current economic stagna- 30 percent of the global popula- with the member states of the tion,” he explained. tion, gross domestic product and RCEP,” the Egyptian expert said. The professor stressed that trade. “The agreement also gives great the document will greatly con- “The agreement represents a hope to developing and emerging tribute to strengthening the Belt true partnership at a very im- economies.” and Road Initiative and further portant time during which the He stressed that China leads help lay new foundations for global economy suffers from a se- global trade and the interna- a global economy based on jus- vere slowdown as a result of the tional economy with no selfish- tice, cooperation and mutual COVID-19 pandemic,” Secretary ness. benefit. General of the Egyptian-Chinese “China always raises the prin- “China and the member states Chamber of Commerce Diaa al- ciples and values of cooperation, of the deal chose cooperation and Fiqqy told Xinhua, adding that win-win cooperation and mutual mutual benefits, not conflict and the agreement would help the benefits,” said al-Fiqqy. confrontation,” al-Omda reiter- A Huawei MatePad Pro (left) is seen connected to a Mate Pro 30 global economy recover and over- Meanwhile, Kareem al-Omda, ated. device during a media event in London, Feb 18, 2020. China’s solutions to global China’s tablet shipments record highest challenges: state councillor growth since 2014 CHINESE State Councilor the 15th Group of 20 summit participate in international co- and Foreign Minister Wang through video links in Beijing. operation on COVID-19 vaccines, Yi on Sunday said that Xi made a comprehensive and materialise the COVAX facility BEIJING – China’s tablet com- and strong demand for Chinese President Xi Jinping systematic explanation of backed by the WHO, share puter shipments reached around entertainment in the global was able to bring Chinese China’s ideas and proposals for China’s vaccines with other coun- 6.9 million units during the market amid the COVID-19 wisdom and vision in the the global COVID-19 fight,Wang tries, particularly developing third quarter (Q3), surging 21.7 pandemic. search for solutions to global said. countries, and work to make vac- percent year-on-year, according China’s tech giant Huawei challenges including COVID- Among the ideas and proposals cines a global public good acces- to an industrial report. continued to lead the market 19, economic recovery, and were a people-centred develop- sible and affordable to people This surge marks the highest with a 37.7-percent market growth opportunity as Xi ment approach, solidarity and co- around the world, Wang said. growth rate since 2014, accord- share by shipping 2.6 million participated in a series of key operation in fighting COVID-19, President Xi’s proposals and ing to the report from the units in the period. diplomatic events. as well as support to the key lead- initiatives injected momentum global market intelligence Apple ranked second with 2.59 From November 17 to 22, Xi ing role of the World Health in international cooperation on firm International Data million shipments, followed by attended the 12th BRICS sum- Organisation (WHO) in the fight, the COVID-19 fight, and boosted Corporation. Lenovo and Microsoft with ship- mit, the 27th Asia-Pacific Wang said. humanity’s confidence in tri- “Out of stock” was the norm ments of 320,000 units and Economic Cooperation (APEC) Xi reaffirmed that China will umphing over the pandemic, across retailers in Q3 thanks 170,000 units, respectively, the Economic Leaders’ Meeting and continue to actively support and Wang said. to booming online education report said.

8 • Wednesday November 25, 2020 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 Inside technology By Dorian Bryan systems which took years especially some on social lem. Be wary of the Internet for people to become com- media. This Government, in COVID-19 has showcased fortable with and then get Some in the media Opposition, cannot deny ANY observer of the post-US Presidential elections the need for technology angry when it takes time watched as technology that they used technology would be aware of the huge informational divide which and has exposed the un- for these people to accept made the criticism easy, to their advantage. The exists between President Donald Trump supporters avoidable interconnec- them. despite others demanding direct messages to social and those who support President-elect Joe Biden. At tivity which has engulfed COVID-19 has also more information. media followers illustrate its centre, the differences in opinion between the two the world. changed the ways in What about the South a strategy of speaking sides can be found in the sources of information which Since the pandemic has which offices function. Coast Sewage Project, for directly with little means they are utilising as evidence for their perspective. For taken over the global Barbados has been fortu- example? What about the to either fact check or instance, this past weekend, some major news net- space, the ability for indi- nate in many ways and status of the outfall off the push back on information works were reiterating Biden’s win and outlining the viduals and businesses to while we remain vigilant, South Coast? What is the shared. final nails being put in Trump’s legal defence against communicate and to con- we must not slip into bad status of the Graeme Hall In fact, every time swing states, while at least one other fringe network duct normal activities and habits. Nature Sanctuary? Has it an issue was raised, was showing Trump securing 410 electoral votes and even business actions has Offices have imple- returned to its previous the Opposition was an election map coloured predominantly in red for the been helped by technology. mented protocols de- status? there, blasting the Republican party. Obviously both stances cannot be We have Internet bank- signed to keep people safe. Those who complained Administration or correct. So why aren’t more people more aware of the ing, which has been a life- Clearly some activities about the smell at Minister then, but in dangers of misinformation and more careful about saver for those who have can be done remotely and Worthing Beach pre-2018 2020, people are being what they consume? been turned off by the thus negating the need seem happy now.It is nor- told to be responsible. There is constant concern about the Internet’s influ- long lines which still to constantly have full mal from time to time, as Laughable. ence on societies – and rightly so.This technology has exist around banks. The staffing complements on water builds up, that the We are drawn to nega- permeated the fabric of our very existence to a point ability to deposit cheques site at all times. sluice gate would have to tive information.Ask any- where any astute individual, either young or old, straight onto accounts has It is a period of adjust- be opened to allow brack- one to explain what the would find it necessary to become familiar with the eliminated the need to get ment and that means that ish water to flow into ‘lost decade’ is.‘I hear that medium to function amongst a society of cyber-savvy into long banking lines as we have to be flexible as a Worthing Beach for the they spent the money’ is a users. many have started to country, employers and tides to dispose of them, familiar refrain used.The Yet, the Internet brings with it not only great in- come to grips with the even as families. but that became a political conversation resorts to sights and seemingly endless learning opportunities, push towards doing ac- We have heard of the issue, raising the ire of catch-phrases, devoid of it also brings a mountain of miseducation.This occurs tivities online and even development of vaccines surrounding businesses information, but it is because all of what appears on the Internet origi- using ATM machines to which have a 90 per cent and hotels. used across technological nates from individuals – many of whom are misin- fast track activities which effective rate. We have to Technology pushed nar- spaces and we should be formed, misguided, and some merely mischievous. they would normally have look at the prospect of se- ratives. We heard about ashamed as educated Therefore, we oftentimes have fiction masquerading been waiting in lines to curing enough doses of the Cahill project and that people to believe the in- as fact. One good example is “Wikipedia:The free web trans-act those actions. this vaccine to immunise was spread across the formation, but it achieved encyclopaedia”. This site is often used as a reference Businesses, which have our entire population and Internet. We heard alle- its objective. by students in their academic pursuits, yet its infor- been slow to move away Government has to man- gations about a former With power vested in mation can be far from factual, because once regis- from cheques for salaries, date that these treat- Finance Minister and oth- one political party and tered, anyone can edit the content of most of the pages have found that the abil- ments are administered, ers, yet it was harnessed. no elected Opposition, provided to show any data desired. ity of staff to reduce the either through individual Now we have people the role of keeping a The Internet is also responsible for the creation of times away from the office doctors or some system taking advantage of the Government honest falls an entirely new language and culture, which may has not been reduced. where medical profession- access to means to send even more importantly on suit one sphere, but is fast corrupting the traditional Even before COVID-19, als administer at work out information and the media. and acceptable norms of society. The biggest culprit, productive hours were places or through poly- shocker,it is being abused. In the face of only pub- social networking sites, have taken hold of the minds wasted in banking lines clinics. The most recent is a lic relations materials of our youth and now seem to be reaching out to taint and this stress could have Once the vaccines are WhatsApp post involving being consistently pre- the rest of civilisation. For instance, each year the new had an impact on the per- available, then our pro- a potential COVID-19 pos- sented, at some point, the Oxford American Dictionary ratifies a tech term, formances of these staff, tocols will have to be itive case and the asser- media have to make a which slowly leaks into our everyday vocabulary. who after those transac- amended to require those tion that it represented choice. Furthermore, text terminology has evolved to a level tions, had to make their coming here to receive the community spread. Will the public accept where it is becoming indistinguishable from true way to other businesses to treatments upon entry – The Minister of Health them refusing to do so, English language. As such, persons can occasionally settle monthly bills. no exceptions. That is the strongly condemned the even as technology offers be seen writing “lata” for “later” and “u” instead of The ease of doing busi- only way that we can re- post as untrue, but it was them options to find infor- “you”. ness has been greatly turn to some normalcy. not the first nor will it mation, which the media Apart from the reality formed through communi- enhanced by a technology That would require a be the last. Whether it should be able to look into cated information, there is a certain psychological re- push, but did we ever government of informa- be untrue posts, poorly and present information ality that affects many Internet users who frequent so- imagine that it took the tion rather than public re- researched information for the public and not to cial networking sites.The personal photos, comments impacts of a global pan- lations. I have long argued being presented as true, be lectured to by political and conversations shared online can become a crutch demic to rush a process that the knock on the pre- or just attacks on political figures? for individuals devoid of significant inter-personal re- which would have taken vious administration was parties and individuals, This country is crying lationships, who lack true social skills. The time and years to put in place? that they struggled with being highlighted and be- out for the journalists to effort it takes to keep profiles updated can also be an Meaningful change communication. lieved, then officials have rise again. indicator that there is too much emphasis on the takes time. You cannot That was used against only scraped the tip of the Happy Independence, Internet’s reality,than on your own life. In some cases, rush wholesale changes to them by the Opposition, iceberg of a major prob- Barbados! this type of behaviour deteriorates into anti-social, de- structive tendencies that, ironically, can reach a greater scope through the world wide web. Hence,in UN fears of war crimes as Ethiopia deadline looms addition to a warped reality, the Internet also brings dangers of a criminal kind from across the globe, right THE United Nations ment and forces in Tigray The UN said it was forces, telling them to sur- to your very doorstep. has expressed concern has been going on for al- alarmed by the threat of render as they were “at a Threats on the Internet are varied. They come from about possible war crimes most three weeks. major hostilities a day point of no return”. sexual predators, racial extremists and religious fanat- ahead of a threat by the Hundreds have report- before the Ethiopian army However,Tigray’s forces ics, to name a few, and have resulted in rapes, suicides, Ethiopian army to start edly been killed and tens said it would advance on have vowed to keep fight- murders, even bombings. As a result, users are urged an assault on the north- of thousands have fled. Tigray’s capital Mekelle. ing, with their leader to follow safeguards to protect their privacy, while ern Tigray region’s capi- Aid groups fear the On Sunday, Ethiopia’s Debretsion Gebremichael law enforcement and security agencies have stepped tal. conflict could trigger a Prime Minister Abiy saying they were “ready to up their surveillance of cyber-crimes. Therefore, it is Fighting between humanitarian crisis and Ahmed issued a 72-hour die in defence of our right obvious that as in real life, the Internet reality is Ethiopia’s central govern- destabilise East Africa. ultimatum to Tigray’s to administer our region”. filled with both positives and negatives. Everyone needs to proceed with caution along this information Telephone: 467-2000 News Fax: 434-1000 News Editor: Dorian Bryan Executive Editor: Allison Downes superhighway.Try not to stray into unknown territory, E-mail Address: [email protected] Business Editor: Jewel Brathwaite General Manager: Sandra Clarke Assistant Managing Director: Sean Eteen Website: www.barbadosadvocate.com Sports Editor: Corey Greaves be wary of strangers, and be on the lookout for trou- Publisher: Sir Anthony Bryan ble – just as you would be on any normal roadtrip. @The Barbados Advocate @barbadosadvocate The Barbados Advocate Wednesday November 25, 2020 • 9

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR ADVOCATE PUBLISHERS (2000) INC, FONTABELLE • FAX: 434-1000 • E-MAIL: [email protected] Quarantining truth True purpose of religion He shall live alone; his dwelling shall it as “the latest manifestation of a fissure IN the Church News feature of jumbo, but it’s very useful for keeping be outside the camp.” – (Leviticus 13:46) between science and politics that has November 22, we are instructed again order. It may speak about the bliss of been widening for decades”. that God’s kingdom, as the Christians the next world, but it wants power in THE origin of the term quarantine can This fissure is especially pointed when say, is not of this world. But in which this one. Sowing the seeds of fear in be traced to fifteenth century Italy.Based “scientific consensus has implications world does religion actually exact the minds of the credulous is religion’s on the Italian word for “forty” (quaranta), that are inconvenient to policymakers”. the demand for obedience? In this stock-in-trade. the term was used when the Office of Dr. Ming Lin was terminated from one. While this may seem confound- Unfortunately, religious faith is, be- Health in Venice built facilities where PeaceHealth St. Joseph Medical Center ing, when one understands the true cause we are still evolving creatures, all arriving ships had to isolate for forty “because he posted pleas for personal purpose of religion it makes perfect ineradicable. It will never die out, or days. The practice can be traced even protective equipment on Facebook and sense. at least not until we get over our further back, and, like much of the things decried the fact that the hospital was Religion is, and always has been, a fear of the finality of death, and of the we take for granted, has its foundation in not serious enough about protecting means of power and control. Some of dark, and of the unknown, and of each Scripture; where the forty-day period is patients and health-care workers”. those who recommend religion – I am other. That could be a lengthy stretch often used in the context of purification, Another doctor at a hospital in Indiana thinking of the school of Leo Strauss – of time. and associated with significant events. was warned by hospital Administrators are blunt enough to make this point It is often said that the first casualty after posting “a plea on social media for explicit: it may be myth and mumbo- CHARLES KNIGHTON of war is the truth, so it comes as no sur- N95 masks”. (The horror.) prise that during a pandemic that has All over the United States, says been likened to a wartime situation, Christakis, hospitals “issued ham-fisted truth has, once again, suffered a similar edicts trying to stop personnel from Roadkill in Barbados fate. speaking out”. He sees this development During the second century,Roman em- as part of a shift that has been happen- WHILE I am grateful to be spending the highways here. I am curious to peror and philosopher Marcus Aurelius ing over the last three decades where time in beautiful Barbados, especially know what the protocols are for deal- observed that the “corruption of the doctors are no longer seen as independ- during this pandemic, there is a blot on ing with roadkill. Granted, I do not ex- mind” posed more of a threat during an ent professionals, but are “mere employ- the island’s landscape that disturbs pect drivers to be equipped to move epidemic than “any such miasma and ees of large organisations that are often me. I have travelled around many dead animals safely, but how does one vitiation of the air which we breathe led by people who have little apprecia- countries, but nowhere have I come report a dead animal in the road and around us”. Wear a mask when neces- tion for clinical care”.The pandemic, like across as much roadkill. Birds, ro- how quickly do authorities manage sary,but we should also guard the truth. it has done with so many other issues, dents, monkeys, cats, dogs are all car- this clean up and disposal? What else Proverbs 23:23 puts it this way, “Buy has “brought this tension into sharp casses that I’ve seen splattered across can be done to mitigate the animal truth; and do not sell it.” In Apollo’s relief”. the highways or lying upturned at the mortality rates on the roads of Arrow, Nicholas A. Christakis says, Denial, as it turns out, is an accomplice side of the road. I have to wonder if the Barbados? What can each of us do to “Some of the most damaging and self- of deadly pathogens. But nothing new animals in Barbados are particularly prevent this persisting blot on the injurious responses to an epidemic are under the sun. During the great plague suicidal or either that roads are too beautiful landscape? denial and lies.” of Marseille in 1720, a physician ob- dark or drivers are speeding too fast to There is quote that says, “How you “Deadly epidemics,” he says, “always served: “Already the public, prone to avoid hitting these creatures. do anything is how you do everything,” drag along these sidekicks.”And while in delude themselves, and easy to believe It is particularly disturbing seeing which I believe to be essentially true. no way minimising the loss of lives and what they wish to be true, attributed the dead animals that have been left in How we care for animals, the environ- livelihood, we should also mourn the malady of these persons to anything the road until they are macerated by ment, the vulnerable all stems from death of truth during this pandemic. rather than to the plague, and began traffic. Driving past the same dead dog the same source of compassion. I must Truth be told, this first casualty spawned even to joke upon their own alarms. But for days can be traumatising. It gives confess, that I am not much of a pet all others. “In the case of coronavirus,” the subtle destroyer, mocking alike the a sense of carelessness and heartless- lover, but I do feel compassion for an- writes Professor Christakis, “the pan- precautions of the wise and the jokes of ness within the country – that we are imals whose life end so callously on demic began with one particularly big lie the incredulous was secretly insinuat- happy to drive around or, worst, drive Barbados highways and endure the that originated in China right at the ing itself far and wide.” over these unfortunate animals again additional degradation of being left in start and lasted through the middle of In a world where truth is quarantined, and again as if it’s just a normal part situ for days. Where else does this cal- January: the suppression of information where bitter is sweet, and light is dark; of the driving experience on the island. lous behaviour show up in this society, about what was happening in Wuhan.” cover your face, but never your mind. It is no exaggeration when I say that I wonder? This first casualty would spawn a I have seen something dead in the road deadly lie to complement an even dead- ADRIAN SOBERS every single day that I’ve driven on MICHELLE WATTS lier virus that spread from Wuhan to other parts of the world. (Also disturbing is the spread of a penchant for authori- tarianism, but that’s another story). To The end of posthumous colonial statues be sure, China was not the only place where, to use Professor Christakis’s THOUGH there is no actual gain – It has been moved from the elements they could have just covered words: “the flow of epidemiological in- only imagined, the ceremonial removal to be housed at the Garrison by the it? formation needed political approval”.The of Lord Horatio Nelson statue has taxpayers’ money. A false sense of purpose like the quarantining of truth also manifested quelled in some black minds the While poor black taxpayers alcohol drinker. itself in the United States (and else- vexatiousness of the longstanding are crying out for housing, why where). Professor Christakis describes sight of it. spend money so senseless when TREVOR HARPER

LET GOD QUOTES FOR TODAY WORDS OF SPEAK TO US WISDOM Tracee Ellis Ross Morgan Freeman “So then, just as you received American actress & producer American actor Christ Jesus as Lord, continue & narrator QUALITY to live your lives in him, “We should all do what we can in rooted and built up in him, our daily lives to remember that “Learning how to be still, to strengthened in the faith as we are glorious and powerful.” really be still and let life hap- Quality is presence you were taught, and over- pen – that stillness becomes a of value and not radiance.” flowing with thankfulness.” absence of mistake. – Colossians 2, vs 6-7 10 • Wednesday November 25, 2020 The Barbados Advocate

Gap’s profit falls 32% as marketing expenses rise GAP INC. reported a tomers. 32% slump in quarterly The San Francisco- profit on Tuesday, hurt based retailer reported a by higher marketing net income of $95 mil- expenses, sending the lion, or 25 cents per apparel retailer’s shares share, in the quarter down about 7% in ex- ended Oct. 31, down from tended trading. a profit of $140 million, The retailer reported or 37 cents per share, a a surprise rise in third- year earlier. quarter quarter compa- Comparable sales rose rable sales, powered by 5%, compared with the online demand for its average analyst estimate Athleta athleisure wear of a 0.62% fall, according A woman shops at a Gap store as pre-Thanksgiving and Christmas holiday shopping accelerates at the King and Old Navy apparel to IBES data from of Prussia Mall in King of Prussia, Pennsylvania, US on November 22, 2019. from stuck-at-home cus- Refinitiv. Didi launches service in Mexico for women to select only female passengers MEXICO CITY – Called “Didi Mujer”, this month also launched The company’s Brazil Chinese ride-sharing or Didi Woman, the an option for female driv- subsidiary,99, also runs a company Didi began program is being piloted ers in Mexico to select similar program. rolling out a service in in Mexico City, only women passengers, The efforts to draw Mexico this week to let Guadalajara, Monterrey in line with a similar more women onto the female drivers select and Tijuana, and Didi Uber program in Saudi apps come as protests in only other women as hopes if more women join Arabia. Mexico have again flared their passengers, a the platform, passengers According to both com- up over gender violence. move aimed at encour- eventually will be able to panies, women make up These include the recent aging their safety as exclusively choose female small parts of their killings of 12-year-old the country confronts drivers. Mexico fleet of drivers: Sofia in Zacatecas, whose worsening gender Didi’s rival, Uber 4% at Uber and 4.3% at last name has not been violence. Technologies Inc., earlier Didi. published, and 20-year- “We know that women old Bianca Alejandrina in Mexico face real, daily Lorenzana in Quintana BANK RATES challenges around per- Roo, known by her nick- sonal safety and a lack of name Alexis. Commercial bank rates to the public at the close of good economic opportu- Femicides in Mexico business yesterday by the Central Bank of Barbados. nities,”Juan Andres have more than doubled Panama, head of Didi between 2014 and 2019, Valid for November 25, 2020 Mexico, said in a state- according to official Notes: ment on Tuesday. “We’re data compiled by the Currency Buying Selling hoping to help with both.” Economic Commission Belizean Dollar 1.00000 1.00000 Didi Mujer is the first for Latin America and Canadian Dollar 1.51624 1.56109 Didi-branded initiative the Caribbean. Mexico’s East Caribbean $ 0.73704 0.74445 geared at getting more government has regis- Euro 2.32710 2.42510 women behind the wheel. tered 777 cases this year. Pound Sterling 2.61720 2.72740 United States Dollar 1.98000 2.02857 Demand/Sight: Currency Buying Selling Belizean Dollar 0.99688 1.00313 Canadian Dollar 1.52488 1.55972 East Caribbean Dollar 0.73843 0.74306 Euro 2.36125 2.41004 Guyana Dollar 0.00944 0.00950 Pound Sterling 2.65560 2.71048 United States Dollar 1.99000 2.02768 Telegraphic Transfer Currency Buying Selling Belizean Dollar 0.99688 1.00313 Canadian Dollar 1.52777 1.55972 East Caribbean Dollar 0.73843 0.74306 Euro 2.36569 2.41004 Guyana Dollar 0.00944 0.00950 Pound Sterling 2.66060 2.71048 United States Dollar 1.99375 2.02768 INDICATIVE RATES FOR SOME REGIONAL CURRENCIES AS ADVISED BY THE RESPECTIVE CENTRAL BANKS N.B.: These rates are not meant to be used for trading. BDS$ Guyana Dollar 0.00947 Jamaica Dollar 0.01360 T&T Dollar 0.29808 The Barbados Advocate Wednesday November 25, 2020 • 11

OECS urges peace in Western Sahara CASTRIES, St. Lucia – The Guerguerat in the Sahara, as well as to independent islands of Antigua and Last weekend, Mauritania expressed Organisation of Eastern Caribbean allow the free movement of people and Barbuda, Dominica, Grenada, St. Lucia, reservations about the second sand wall States (OECS) Tuesday urged all goods to the wider African Continent. St. Vincent and the Grenadines and St. built by Morocco too close to the border of parties to preserve the peace and “With the volatility occasioned by the Kitts-Nevis, added, “we urge that all El Guerguerat, stressing Nouakshott’s stability within the “Buffer Zone” of global pandemic when all countries big parties adhere to these resolutions to “dissatisfaction” with such a territorial El Guerguerat in the Sahara. and small, rich and poor,face an enemy of refrain from acts of aggression and to expansion. In a congratulatory message to the COVID-19, we urge an unwavering focus ensure the safety of civilians and to play Earlier this month, Morocco said its government of Morocco that is celebrating on this threat to all humanity and urge their part in the free movement of people troops launched an operation in a no the 65th anniversary of its political adherence to the Resolutions of the and goods in the El Guerguerat zone”. man’s land on the southern border of independence, the sub-regional grouping United Nations Security Council, in “The Organisation of Eastern Western Sahara to end “provocations” by said it wanted to express its “support for particular Resolution 24.14 and 24.40 Caribbean States appeals to all parties to the pro-independence Polisario Front that the actions taken by the government of which call for the maintenance of peace respect the United Nations Security had earlier declared a three-decade-old Morocco to preserve the peace and and order in this North African region.” Council Resolutions and to abide by all ceasefire in disputed Western Sahara was stability within the “Buffer Zone” of El The OECS, which groups the existing ceasefire agreements.” over. Carnival cancels US cruises for January 2021 CARNIVAL Cruise Line has cancelled additional cruises from the United States for the first month of 2021. This, following an advisory against cruise travel from the US-based Centres for Disease Control (CDC). Carnival said in a press release that their decision will affect all embarkations from US homeports from January 1-31 and all embarkations on Carnival Legend out of Tampa through March 26. The cancellation will also affect embarkations from Baltimore, Charleston, Jacksonville, Long Beach, Mobile, New Orleans and San Diego through February 28. Carnival had previously cancelled certain other itineraries on four ships (Magic,Paradise, Valor, and Victory/Radiance) that are scheduled for required dry docks in the first half of 2021, with the plan to return them to operations after maintenance work and upgrades are completed. Carnival previously cancelled operations in Australia through March 2, 2021. Carnival had previously cancelled certain other itineraries on four ships (Magic, Paradise, Valor, and Victory/Radiance). Carnival said it is in the process of building a gradual, phased-in approach next ship back to the US. Panorama, Pride, Sensation, Sunrise, progress,” said Christine Duffy,president to resume guest operations, which will Sixteen Carnival ships are currently Sunshine and Vista. Mardi Gras, which of Carnival Cruise Line. focus initially on Miami and Port following the CDC process for an is under construction in Finland, will also “The entire Carnival team appreciates Canaveral, to be followed by Galveston. eventual resumption of guest service in enter service in 2021. the great support of our guests, travel Consistent with CDC protocols, the US in 2021, including Carnival “We are committed to meeting the CDC advisors and business partners, and local Carnival Horizon arrives in Miami this Conquest, Dream, Ecstasy, Elation, requirements and keeping our guests officials in our homeports and week, and Carnival Breeze will be the Freedom, Glory, Liberty, Miracle, and business partners informed of our destinations. Caribbean countries pledge to support post-COVID-19 economic, social recovery SAN JOSÉ, Costa Rica – Caribbean face of the COVID 19 crisis”. American Development Bank (IDB) and ended over the last weekend. countries have joined their Latin “The colossal challenge posed by the the Organisation of American States The statement noted that more than American counterparts in pledging COVID-19 virus pandemic has (OAS). 350 e-government officials took part in support to promote digital demanded extraordinary innovative According to the joint statement, the a series of thematic meetings on a transformation in helping the region’s efforts from the digital government “increasingly important role of digital number of relevant e-government social and economic recovery in the post agencies in the region in order to technologies and e-government tools issues, such as cybersecurity, coronavirus (COVID-19) era, with a develop e-government tools to tackle the provide sustainable, inclusive and innovation, open data and emerging special emphasis on trans-border digital healthcare and social crises, while, at equitable services,” as well as “the technologies. services. the same time, supporting the transformative power of digital “The exercise was complemented with In a joint statement issued at the end continuity of government operations, government to enable more efficient, the signing of a document promoting of the virtual fifth Digital Government adapting to the different physical transparent and participative the trans-border digital signature – a Ministerial Meeting of Latin America distancing methodologies adopted by administrations in the region”. feature that will boost the validation of and the Caribbean they agreed that each country,” according to the ministers More than 800 high-ranking the digital signature among countries in “digital transformation is of the essence and officials from the 33 countries. authorities, government officials, digital the region,” the statement said. to promote the region’s inclusive The conference was hosted by Costa government experts and speakers Peru will be the venue for the next economic and social reactivation in the Rica, in collaboration with the Inter- participated in the two-day event that meeting in 2022. 12 • Wednesday November 25, 2020 The Barbados Advocate

Mexico ambush: Arrest over Mormon massacre FEDERAL prosecutors the LeBarón family, a in Mexico have arrested community which broke a suspect in the killing away from the mainstream of nine members of a Mormon Church and Mormon community in settled in Mexico nearly a northern Mexico last century ago. year. The three women and Three women and six their 14 children were children, all dual US- travelling on a remote road Mexican citizens, were between the states of driving through the Sonora and Chihuahua Sonoran desert when they when their vehicles were were killed in an ambush. shot at by gunmen on Mexican security November 4, 2019. Eight officials said the man, of the children survived the identified only as Roberto attack. N, was a former police It is unclear why the officer. families were attacked, but Known as The Mute, he one theory is that they is suspected of being a were mistaken by La Línea leader of the La Línea for members of a rival cartel. cartel. La Línea is a faction of Roberto N was captured the Juárez cartel and along with two other men engages in arms and drug in Nuevo Casa Grandes, a smuggling between city in Chihuahua state. northern Chihuahua state Monday’s arrest was Dawna Langford and her sons were killed. and the United States. carried out by federal Many of its members are prosecutors who had believed to be former police worked independently of Mexico aims to begin coronavirus vaccinations next month officers who were “bought officials at state level to off” by the Juárez cartel, avoid leaks in the case. MEXICO CITY, Mexico – COVID-19 death tolls. on Friday sought US vaccination available to the switched sides and became The three detainees Mexico said yesterday that The government has regulatory approval for its whole country free of “enforcers” for the cartel, have been transferred to it aims to start coronavirus signed deals with major vaccine. charge. Priority will be protecting drug shipments the capital, Mexico City, vaccinations next month in pharmaceutical If everything goes to given to medical personnel and attacking rival gangs. where they are expected to the Latin American companies, including plan and the vaccine is and vulnerable groups. Lethal ambush be charged later on country, which has one of Pfizer, which with its approved,“Mexico will also A major challenge for The victims were part of Tuesday. the world’s highest German partner BioNTech start its process (of Mexico is that Pfizer’s immunisation) in vaccine needs to be stored December,” Foreign at -70 degrees Celsius (- 94 Minister Marcelo Ebrard degrees Fahrenheit). told reporters. Mexico, together with The vaccine is expected Argentina, also has an to be available in the agreement with middle of next month in AstraZeneca to produce its the United States and vaccine – also currently arrive in Mexico a few days under development – later, he said. which can be stored and The government has transported in normal promised to make refrigerated conditions. Belize records four deaths from COVID BELMOPAN, Belize – positive cases with 2 252 Belize recorded four being active. There have deaths from COVID-19 been 120 deaths over the past 24 hours as associated with the virus. other Caribbean In Trinidad and Tobago, Community (Caricom) the oil-rich twin island countries registered republic recorded 54 new increased cases of the recoveries, bringing the virus that has killed and total number of recovered infected millions of people cases to 5 572. world-wide since The Ministry of Health December last year. in its latest bulletin said The Office of the that the number of new Director of Health said cases of COVID-19 that the four deaths, dropped to 25 in the last including one woman, 24 hours. On Sunday it were all from the Corozal was reported that 126 new district. Their ages range cases were identified in a from 43 to 72 years. The 24-hour period with the country’s case fatality rate ministry explaining that is now at 2.3 per cent. 108 of those cases came According to the from the prison system. authorities, 67 people The latest bulletin said tested positive after 252 that there are 737 active samples were processed, cases, 5,622 people who giving a positivity rate of have recovered from the 26.6 per cent. virus, 115 dead and 43 in Belize now has 5249 hospital.

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Thailand revives law Khashoggi banning criticism of king murder trial in bid to curb protests resumes

THAILAND has revived a controver- sial law against criticising the royal in Turkey family in an attempt to curb months of anti-government protests. THE trial of the men accused of Several activists have been summoned murdering Saudi Arabian journalist to face charges under the lèse-majesté Jamal Khashoggi in Istanbul in 2018 law, which carries a sentence of up to has resumed in Turkey. 15 years in prison for each count. Twenty Saudi officials, who are not It is the first time in over two years in Turkey, are being tried in absentia. that such charges have been filed. A prominent critic of Crown Prince Thailand has been rocked by Mohammed bin Salman, Khashoggi was student-led protests for months, with killed by a team of Saudi agents inside demonstrators demanding changes to the kingdom’s consulate. Turkey says he the monarchy. was suffocated and then dismembered. Protesters are also calling for The defendants include two former constitutional reforms and the removal of aides to the prince, who denies the country’s prime minister. involvement. Khashoggi was killed by a team of Yesterday,a prominent student activist, A close friend of Khashoggi, Egyptian Saudi agents inside the kingdom’s 22-year-old Parit Chiwarak, said he had political dissident Ayman Noor, told the consulate. received a summons for lèse-majesté – court the journalist felt threatened by among other charges – but that he was King Vajiralongkorn has been criticised people close to Crown Prince Mohammed. of a deliberate, premeditated execution” “not afraid”. for spending much of his time in He said Khashoggi had described for which the Saudi state was responsible. “The ceiling has been broken. Nothing Germany. to him being personally threatened by On the surface of it, this may appear to can contain us anymore,” he tweeted, Saudi media tsar Saud al-Qahtani. some to be a largely pointless exercise for along with a photo of the summons. in Germany. “Noor said Khashoggi had reported purely political ends. At least six other key protest Protests have included demands to being threatened by Saud al-Qahtani None of the Saudi suspects are in court; leaders, including human rights curb recently expanded powers to the since 2016,” Rebecca Vincent of Reporters none are ever likely to be extradited to lawyer Anon Nampa and Panusaya monarchy and have challenged the king’s Without Borders tweeted from the Turkey to face justice; and Saudi Arabia Sithijirawattanakul, are expected to face decision to declare Crown wealth as his courtroom. has already held its own trial, in secret, the same charges, according to reports. personal property,making him by far the “Khashoggi spoke of a phone call from last year,which was widely condemned as Thailand’s lèse-majesté law, which wealthiest person in Thailand. It had Qahtani when he was living in incomplete. forbids any insult to the monarchy, is until now been notionally held in trust for Washington DC, saying he knew his However for the UN special among the strictest in the world. the benefit of the people. children and where they lived. Nour said rapporteur, for the murdered journalist’s The reintroduction of charges under There have also been questions over Khashoggi was crying, which was fiancée, and for his friends and relatives, the lèse-majesté law comes ahead of a King Vajiralongkorn’s decision to take unusual, and said he was afraid.” this is a chance to get all the facts out into planned demonstration today at the personal command of all military units The trial has now been adjourned until the open. Crown Property Bureau, an institution based in Bangkok – a concentration of March. After all, it was the Turkish intelligence that controls the royal fortune on behalf military power in royal hands unprece- Saudi Arabia, which rejected Turkey’s service that bugged the Saudi consulate of the monarchy, located in the capital, dented in modern Thailand. extradition request, convicted eight in Istanbul, where the murder took place, Bangkok. Last week, at least 41 people were in- people over the murder last year. so Turkey possesses the vital audio tape There have been no lèse-majesté jured after clashes between protesters Five were sentenced to death for of the journalist’s last minutes before he charges filed in recent years at the and police in the Thai capital, Bangkok. directly participating in the killing, while was overpowered and killed. request of King Vajiralongkorn, according Protesters were attempting to reach par- three others were handed prison There are, of course, political points to to the Thai government. This latest liament, where lawmakers were debating sentences for covering up the crime. score here, too: Turkey and Saudi Arabia development follows increasingly outspo- possible changes to the constitution. The Saudi trial was dismissed as “the are regional rivals. ken criticism of the king by protesters. They hurled smoke bombs and bags of antithesis of justice” by UN Special But those attending the trial believe it King Vajiralongkorn has been criticised paint at police, who retaliated with water Rapporteur Agnès Callamard, who presents a fresh chance at revealing for spending much of his time cannon and tear-gas solution. concluded that Khashoggi was “the victim new and possibly damning evidence.

Millions travel home to celebrate Thanksgiving, despite warnings

MILLIONS of Americans are airports from Friday to Sunday. US is the highest since mid-March, when On Monday, the US – the worst-hit already travelling home to celebrate However the number is around the virus started to spread rapidly in the country in the world – recorded a further Thanksgiving, despite warnings from half the usual figure for Thanksgiving country. 150 000 cases of coronavirus, according health officials amid a significant travel. However millions of Americans are also to the Covid Tracking Project. wave of coronavirus cases and deaths. Dr. Anthony Fauci, the country’s top making huge personal sacrifices to stay at The number of people admitted Thanksgiving, traditionally a large infectious diseases expert, told CBS News home this year. to hospital with the virus has family get-together that rivals Christmas that people in airports “are going to get us Inevitably, however, much of the focus increased by nearly 50% in the in size, is tomorrow. into even more trouble than we’re in right is on those who are travelling, and the past two weeks, while more than Three million people are reported to now”. fears that many are ignoring the health 257 000 have now died of Covid-19 have already travelled through US The number of people flying in the guidance. nationwide.

Sunny with cloudy periods with a few intermittent scattered light to moderate showers

High: 12:26 a.m. and 12:54 p.m. London: 09°C CLEAR Yesterday: 0 mm Boston: 05°C FAIR Low: 6:36 a.m. For the month: 95.2 mm Max: 30.2°C Montreal: -03°C CLOUDY and 7:18 p.m. For the year: 1253.2 mm Min: 25.5°C Toronto: -00°C OVERCAST New York: 08°C FAIR 6:02 a.m. 5:29 p.m. Miami: 26°C CLOUDY 14 • Wednesday November 25, 2020 The Barbados Advocate King Felipe of Spain in quarantine after contact SPAIN’S King Felipe VI has begun Last week, the World Health ten days of quarantine after coming Organization warned that Europe, which into contact with a person who is once again at the centre of the pan- tested positive for coronavirus. demic, faced a “tough” six months ahead. Palace sources say the king, 52, was in However,recent results from a number “close contact” with the individual on of vaccine trials have given hope and on Sunday, but gave no further details. Tuesday the Spanish government is due The monarch’s wife and the couple’s to meet to discuss plans to vaccinate the two daughters will continue their population. activities as normal. Last week, Prime Minister Pedro Spain has recorded nearly 1.6 million Sánchez said the country hoped to offer cases and 43,131 deaths since the the vaccine to “a very substantial part” of pandemic began. its population within the first half of 2021.

Trudeau falls for prank call from ‘Greta Thunberg’

CANADIAN Prime Minister Justin Trudeau told the fake Ms Thunberg Trudeau has joined a growing list of pub- that he has received “many phone calls” lic figures targeted by pranksters posing on the subject talking about “de-escala- as climate activist Greta Thunberg. tion on all sides”. An audio recording of Trudeau speak- The pranksters then told Trudeau that ing to pranksters Vladimir Kuznetsov he and other world leaders “are adults, and Alexey Stolyarov has been released but you act like children”. by the pair. “Leave Nato, drop your weapons, pick The prime minister apparently fielded flowers, smile at nature,” the pranksters questions from the fake Ms Thunberg, on said. Nato, world peace and Donald Trump. Taking the increasingly strange com- His office did not respond to a request ments in stride, Trudeau applauded the for comment. fake Ms Thunberg for her “perspective” A spokesperson for the prime minister and “passionate words”. told iPolitics that when Trudeau realised Asked about US President Donald he was not speaking to the real Ms Trump – who the pranksters described Thunberg, he ended the call. with an expletive – Trudeau replied that “Hello Greta!” the recording begins. his responsibility is to “work with world “I understand that you have a lot of leaders that other people choose”. work and not so much time to talk to a “I can certainly understand that people young girl, but I’m very concerned about can feel very, very strongly about him,” the growing international crisis,” the im- Trudeau said. personator responds. Kuznetsov and Stolyarov have previ- Days before the recording, Ukraine ously targeted Elton John, Prince Harry, International Airlines flight PS752 had and Vice-President-elect Kamala Harris been shot down after taking off from the for pranks. Iranain capital of Tehran, amid escalat- Critics have accused the pair of being ing tensions between Iran and the US.All linked to Russian security services, which passengers and crew on board the flight they deny.“We only choose the subjects we were killed, including 57 Canadian are interested in ourselves,” Kuznetsov citizens. told the Guardian in 2016. Paris police in ‘shocking’ clash at migrant camp FRENCH police violently dismantled a Police later used tear gas and chased makeshift migrant camp in the heart of people through the streets, using batons Paris overnight, clashing with migrants to hit some of them. and activists. Interior Minister Gérald Darmanin Security law dispute tweeted that some of the scenes were The violence came ahead of a vote in the “shocking”, and ordered the police to French parliament yesterday on a provide a full report on their actions. controversial security bill, which Dozens of small tents were removed opponents say could undermine the from Place de la République, with media’s ability to scrutinise police occupants sometimes being tipped out behaviour. by police. France has seen large demonstrations The homeless migrants say they are this year against police brutality and forced to live on the streets. alleged racism. Volunteers had joined the migrants Article 24 of the bill makes it a and, linking arms, the crowd – several criminal offence to post images of police hundred strong – chanted “papers for all, or soldiers on social media which accommodation for all!” when police are deemed to target them as moved in. individuals. The Barbados Advocate Wednesday November 25, 2020 • 15

US election 2020: Biden unveils team to ‘make us proud to be American’ US President-elect although some nominees military threats than Joe Biden has formally have withdrawn from on issues such as climate introduced the first consideration. change. He adds,“Progres- people he has chosen Biden’s first TV inter- sives have a right to be for his cabinet, as the view as president-elect concerned about whether transition of power was scheduled to air there will be significant gathers pace. in the US yesterday. change.” If confirmed, Avril It is not yet clear when Haines would be the first Biden will be given his first What are Republicans female director of national classified national saying? intelligence and Alejandro security briefing as incom- While the nominees bring Mayorkas the first Latino ing president. The so- decades of diplomatic homeland security boss. called Presidential Daily experience to the White John Kerry will be Brief gives Trump details House, they also face climate envoy, while for- of the latest international criticism from those who eign policy veteran Antony threats and developments. object to the baggage that Blinken is nominated for Meanwhile, the transi- comes along with years secretary of state. tion website has now of serving the US govern- President Trump has switched to a .gov domain. ment. now agreed that the tran- Biden’s picks for the top However, Republicans sition process should start. roles in his administration in the Senate have so far However,he still refuses have been celebrated by mostly remained quiet to concede defeat. He said centrist Democrats: they on Biden’s picks. the General Services speak glowingly of the President Trump contin- Administration (GSA), diversity and experience ues to allege massive voter which oversees the US President-elect Joe Biden. of the individuals, a group fraud without providing handover, must “do what that includes veteran evidence, and his legal needs to be done” but 14. This is far above the Biden foreign policy named White House foreign policy experts, challenges have so far continues to repeat 270 votes he needs. agenda that will empha- national security adviser. and accomplished women proved fruitless. unsubstantiated claims Yesterday, Governor sise re-engaging with Sullivan served as Biden’s and people of colour. Yesterday, he reiterated that the November 3 Tom Wolf said he had cer- Western allies national security advisor Yet progressives feel that he had not yet con- election was “rigged”. tified the victory of Biden • Ex-US Secretary of during Obama’s second cheated. They say they ceded, by tweeting that the Biden can now access in Pennsylvania, one of the State John Kerry will lead term helped Biden win, and now GSA “does not determine millions of dollars in funds, key swing states. Another, the incoming administra- • Long-time diplomat they have been shut out who the next President of national security briefings Michigan, certified the tion’s effort to combat cli- Linda Thomas-Greenfield of power.They say the cab- the United States will be”. and key government offi- same result on Monday. mate change. He was one was nominated US ambas- inet will be filled with Although most of cials to properly prepare to of the leading architects of sador to the UN. She also “Clinton and Obama re- Trump’s fellow Republi- take over the presidency Who has Biden picked? the Paris climate agree- served under President treads”, as one of them cans have united behind on January 20. Many of the choices are ment, which President Obama, including as puts it, describing it as a his refusal to accept defeat In a very brief appear- Biden’s colleagues from Trump withdrew from assistant secretary of state return to the “Blob”, a term until now, some have ance in the White House the Barack Obama admin- • Avril Haines, a former for African affairs between that Ben Rhodes, who begun to break rank. press room yesterday, istrations. deputy director of the CIA, 2013 and 2017 served as Obama’s speech- Tennessee Senator Trump praised the work of Presenting his nomina- was nominated as the first One choice that is writer, once used to Lamar Alexander, who is his administration, hailed tions, Biden said the team female director of national expected but has not been describe the Washington retiring, said the president the Dow Jones stock index would “make us proud intelligence announced yet is former establishment. should “put the country for passing the 30 000 to be American”. • Alejandro Mayorkas Federal Reserve chair Stephen Wertheim from first” and help Biden mark and left without was the first Latino nomi- Janet Yellen as Treasury the Quincy Institute, a succeed. “When you are in taking questions. Biden presented six key nated to serve as secretary secretary think tank focused on public life, people remem- Biden is projected to picks yesterday: of homeland security. Most of the picks, foreign policy,says the new ber the last thing you do.” beat President Trump by • Antony Blinken was He previously served although not Kerry nor Democratic team in the West Virginia Senator 306 votes to 232 in the US nominated as secretary of as deputy secretary of Sullivan, will need confir- White House may end up Shelley Moore Capito electoral college when it state – the most important homeland security under mation by the Senate. acting like the old one, a said “at some point, the meets to formally confirm foreign policy position. He President Obama Rejection of a nominee is group of centrists who, he 2020 election must the winner on December is expected to manage a •Jake Sullivan was rare.The last was in 1989, says, focused more on end”.

Russian police raid Jehovah’s Witnesses’ homes

RUSSIAN police have raided the dents and in other regions, to participate Jehovah’s Witnesses a “totalitarian sect” Jehovah’s Witnesses nationwide and in the banned religious movement”. on Russian TV. made arrests in a new criminal case Dozens of the faith’s followers are being He said, “It’s hard to deny that against the banned Christian-based prosecuted in Russia for practising their these cultists will remain and continue group. religion. their activity... but at least they’ll stop The Investigative Committee (SK) In July the UK government voiced openly claiming to be a Christian faith, posted a video on YouTube showing SK concern about Russia’s crackdown on in other words, in the market place men in balaclavas breaking into a flat Jehovah’s Witnesses, saying the state had of existing Christian confessions and seizing piles of foreign currency. “criminalised the peaceful worship this product will no longer be on The SK – which operates like the FBI of 175 000 Russian citizens and display. – said “conspiratorial meetings” had been contravened the right to religious “And I think that’s all for the best. It’ll held at a Moscow flat since June 2019. freedom that is enshrined in the Russian save families, people’s lives”. In 2017 Russia’s Supreme Court constitution”. The Jehovah’s Witnesses were founded banned the Jehovah’s Witnesses as In December 2018 Russian President in the US in the late 19th Century and In December 2018, Putin said he could “extremist”. Vladimir Putin said he could not under- stick to a very literal reading of the Bible, not understand why Jehovah’s According to the SK, the Moscow group stand why followers of the religion were rejecting the interpretations of many Witnesses were being persecuted. “studied religious literature... propagan- being persecuted. Christian scholars and the Christian dising Jehovah’s Witnesses teachings”. It The Russian Orthodox Church wel- doctrine of the Trinity. They are also pacifists, carry out said they “indoctrinated and recruited comed the ban in 2017.A senior Orthodox They believe that the final battle door-to-door preaching and oppose blood new members among the capital’s resi- cleric, Metropolitan Hilarion, called the between good and evil will happen soon. transfusions.

16 • Wednesday November 25, 2020 The Barbados Advocate

Beyoncé, Taylor Swift and Dua Lipa lead Grammys 2021 nominations

BEYONCÉ, Taylor Swift failed to pick up any Mercury Prize-winner group performance cate- and Dua Lipa lead the nominations, despite Michael Kiwanuka was gory (the band had previ- nominations for the 2021 having the biggest-selling nominated for best rock ously been cited for the Grammy Awards. album of 2020 in the US. album and Laura obscure ‘best album pack- Beyoncé leads the field, The star, who is due to Marling was listed along- aging’ award). with nine nominations perform at the Super side the late Leonard And rapper Pop Smoke overall, including four for Bowl half-time show in Cohen in the best folk picked up a posthumous “Black Parade”, a protest February, had been ex- album category. nomination for his hit anthem released at the pected to dominate the Beyoncé’s nine nomina- single Dior. height of the Black Lives main categories. tions increased her his- Many of the nominees Matter protests this sum- There was better news toric lead as the are far from being mer. for Billie Eilish, who Grammys’ most-nomi- household names, with Swift, with six nods, picked up multiple nomi- nated female artist ever. retro rock band Black could win album of the nations for her single She now has 79 nomina- Pumas and multi-instru- year for a record-break- “Everything I Wanted”, as tions, tying her with mentalist Jacob Collier ing third time with her well as her Bond theme Sir Paul McCartney for listed in the main lockdown album “No Time To Die”. the second-most nomina- categories. “Folklore”. The 18-year-old also tions of all time. There is also a notable Dua Lipa also picked made history earlier this Ahead of her are presence for songs in- up six nominations for year by becoming the “Thriller” producer spired by the Black Lives the disco-tinged “Future first female artist to win Quincy Jones, and her Matter movement – most Nostalgia”. all four of the Grammys husband Jay-Z, who both notably H.E.R.’s moving The British star, who main categories – best have 80. ballad “I Can’t Breathe”, was named best new new artist, song of the Three of Beyoncé’s which is up for song of artist by the Grammys year, record of the year nominations came for a the year. two years ago, was also and best album. guest verse on “Savage The 84 categories also on hand to read out some British nominees (Remix)” – the breakout threw up a few quirks. of the nominees – includ- included Harry Styles – hit by fellow Texan Alanis Morissette’s ing best children’s album picking up his first ever musician Megan Thee “Jagged Little Pill” – and best historical album Grammy nominations for Stallion , who also picked which won best album – in an online livestream. his solo album “Fine up a coveted slot in the in 1996 – is now nomi- Rapper Roddy Ricch Line” in the pop cate- best new artist nated in the best musical also tied with Swift and gories. His previous band, category. theatre album category, Lipa on six nominations, One Direction, were “What? Who me? Oh thanks to a Broadway the majority of which consistently overlooked my God!” said the star as show based on the star’s recognised his hit single by the Grammys despite the nominations were re- angst-rock classic. “The Box”, which spent their international vealed. And Kanye West finds 11 weeks at number one success. Korean band BTS himself in the best con- earlier this year. Coldplay were listed in scored their first musical temporary Christian However, there was dis- the best album category nomination - with the music category, thanks to appointment for R&B for their eighth album single Dynamite gaining his devotional rap album Bridge star The Weeknd, who “Everyday Life”, while attention in the best “Jesus Is King”, The Barbados Advocate Wednesday November 25, 2020 • 17 SPORTSSPORTS Greg Barclay elected as independent ICC Chair GREG BARCLAY has step down from his honour to be elected as the world can enjoy cricket. I been elected as the new position at NZC to lead Chair of the International take my position as a Independent Chair of the ICC in an independent Cricket Council and I custodian of the game the International capacity. would like to thank my very seriously and am Cricket Council (ICC) He was a director of ICC fellow ICC Directors for committed to working on and he succeeds Men’s Cricket World Cup their support. I hope we behalf of all 104 ICC Shashank Manohar 2015 and is a former board can come together to lead Members to create a who stepped down member and chairman of the sport and emerge from sustainable future for our earlier this year. the Northern Districts the global pandemic in a sport. Barclay, an Auckland- Cricket Association. Greg strong position and poised “I’d like to thank Imran based commercial lawyer, is also an experienced for growth. Khwaja for his leadership has been a director of New company director holding “I look forward to as acting ICC Chair Zealand Cricket (NZC) board positions with working in partnership during a difficult period since 2012 and is various New Zealand and with our Members to for the game and I look currently NZC’s Australian companies. strengthen the game in forward to continuing representative on the Commenting on his our core markets as well a close working Greg Barclay has been elected as the new board of the International appointment Greg as grow it beyond that relationship with him in Independent Chair of the International Cricket Cricket Council. He will Barclay said: “It is an ensuring more of the the future.” Council. West Indies coaches looking for more runs AS the West Indies gear up Simmons said that more win from here and to win well as to play.” to tackle New Zealand in and more will be fighting against the Black Cap in As he recounted some of the next few days coach of for the positions and that New Zealand is a big plus the experiences Simmons the West Indies team Phil will cause them to be under for us so we need to make said that “isolation is Simmons wants the pressure to perform. sure we are playing the difficult and it takes its toll batsmen to perform over The Test captain Jason cricket that we want to on you and we have to look the next few days. Holder is set to join the play. at the mental aspect of Simmons was speaking team on Thursday as the The goals in the four-day everyone, staff and at an loin media conference four-day warm up is slated game are big partnerships, players". and expressed that they to bowl off on November big scores and a few more “At the same time we want the batsmen in the 26. The first T20I is set for players getting scores have to remember we are upcoming warm up four- November 27 at Eden Park “At the end the big thing doing things here that we day match to score runs in Auckland, while the is to win so that we go into still love and getting the and forge big partnerships. final two will be on the match with that chance to do it and please He mentioned that November 29 and behind us.” a lot of people around the hundreds and big November 30 at Bay Oval. Simmons mentioned world. So we look at the hundreds are the kinds of The first Test Match is that isolation and the positive side of it that we performance they want slated for December 3. quarantine the staff and are giving people that lift from the batsmen who he More than most things team have been in over the that they need at this said will have pressure on Simmons said he wants past few series and home time,” it was further them to perform. the team to win as winning has been extremely explained. With more and more breeds winning. difficult. Simmons said that batsmen vying for the “You have to continue “It is not an easy thing many people are not able to three of four places on the wining and winning breeds we have been lockdown in work or play and they are Coach of the West Indies team, Phil Simmons. West Indies team, winning and we need to the countries we live in as able to. (CG) CWI to send inspection team to Bangladesh

ST. JOHN’S, Antigua – the ICC One-Day Chattogram, attend party at the forefront of our inspection team, a Internationals, two Test Cricket West Indies (CWI) International Super matches in the our minds, we have recommendation will be matches and two ‘A’ Team will, this week, send a League. The recce will be Bangabandhu T20 Cup decided to conduct a pre- made to our Board of Four-Day matches. two-member inspection conducted by CWI Board and get a first-hand look tour recce by sending two Directors on whether it is Earlier this year they team to Bangladesh to Director, Dr. Akshai at the country’s COVID- highly experienced safe to tour Bangladesh visited England where conduct a detailed Mansingh (member of the 19 response protocols. professionals to assess the early next year.” they played three Test assessment ahead of the CWI’s and ICC’s Medical CWI’s CEO Johnny BCB’s bio-secure plans The tour of Bangladesh matches, in a bio-secure scheduled ICC Future Advisory Committee) and Grave said: “We would be and protocols. Our would be the third tour for environment, which Tours Programme (FTP) Paul Slowe, CWI’s the first International respective medical and the West Indies Men’s marked the return to the tour in January next year. Security Manager. Team to visit Bangladesh operations teams have team since the outbreak game on the international The tour is due to While in Bangladesh, since the onset of the held a number of positive of the COVID-19 stage. The West Indies feature matches in both they will visit all the pandemic and, acting meetings over the last few pandemic. They are Women’s team also toured the ongoing ICC Test proposed facilities for the always with the health weeks and following presently in New Zealand England in September for Match Championship and tour in both Dhaka and and safety of our touring receipt of the report from for three T20 five T20 Internationals. 18 • Wednesday November 25, 2020 The Barbados Advocate

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Over 80 women sign up Fernandes scores twice as Man Utd close in on knockout stages to attend CWI coaching BRUNO FERNANDES for the hosts with a the visitors but Daniel scored twice as stunning 20-yard finish James side-footed in Manchester United beat before tapping in a sec- to round off the foundation course Istanbul Basaksehir on ond. victory. Tuesday to close in on a Marcus Rashford The result means ST. JOHN’S, Antigua – Skerritt, will briefly ad- horizon, we want to ensure place in the knockout scored from the penalty Manchester United are Women’s cricket will dress the participants at that women and girls from stages of the Champions spot to make it 3-0 be- top of Group H with nine take centre stage in the start of the virtual across the Caribbean feel League. fore half-time. points, three ahead of the coming week as training session on that they can be part of Fernandes opened Deniz Turuc scored second-place Paris St- Cricket West Indies Tuesday evening. In re- the game in a playing, the scoring early on a free-kick late on for Germain. (CWI) continues to un- sponse to a question fol- coaching or administra- fold its plan to grow the lowing his speech at the tive capacity at any level game and create more recent UWI Frank Worrell as their involvement is Chelsea seal early qualification to last 16 opportunities for fe- Lecture series, Skerritt crucial to a thriving and males who are keen to promised that West Indies sustainable cricket path- CHELSEA sealed their Just six minutes earlier, They invited the home develop their skills and Women’s Cricket would way.” progress to the Rennes looked to have side on in the second half help increase partici- soon see an increased at- “The response to this Champions League denied Chelsea when and had to rely on a de- pation in the sport, at tention and focus which week’s Online Foundation knockout stage with two Serhou Guirassy headed fence that included the all levels. he said should help vi- Course has been over- games to spare as Olivier home from a corner to can- returning Thiago Silva CWI will deliver a series talise Women’s cricket and whelming with over 80 Giroud’s late header se- cel out Callum Hudson- and goalkeeper Edouard of free events – featuring strengthen the female women signed up to take cured victory at Rennes. Odoi’s opener. Mendy,who made a couple several former players and cricketer’s pathway from part in the event which is The French striker has Frank Lampard’s side of good saves against his administrators – which in- grassroots to the interna- a clear reflection of the played just 127 minutes dominated the first half former club. clude an Online Women’s tional stage.The President passion that exists for the for the Blues so far this and could easily have A late winner for Sevilla Foundation Coaching highlighted the recent game. The course will be season, but made the most led by more than just means both they and Course for over 80 present appointment of Courtney held online, via Zoom, over of his time on the pitch Hudson-Odoi’s calm finish the Blues have 10 points and past players, an inter- Walsh, as one of the key two evenings due to the here with an injury-time after he had been sent in Group E, nine more view series with special steps already taken. present COVID-19 restric- finish after Timo Werner’s clear by a pinpoint pass than both Rennes and guests that explores the Chris Brabazon, tions.” effort had been blocked. from Mason Mount. Krasnodar. past, present and future the CWI’s Coaching He added: “We will also of West Indies women’s Development Manager, be releasing a series of cricket, as well as several will be part of the CWI interviews and presenta- Cricket Development team who will be deliver- tions that highlight the Masks required for players on sidelines Workshops held in ing these events in collab- rich heritage of women’s Antigua. The aim of these oration with Territorial cricket, the current land- as league enhances COVID-19 protocols initiatives is to engage, Boards, Ministries of scape and the future direc- inspire and recruit more Sport and a host of past tion which will bring to- PLAYERS in the National Players that failed to non-essential personnel. female players, coaches greats and contributors gether some of the ‘best Football League (NFL) comply would be subject From Week 13, all and course facilitators. to West Indies cricket. of the best’ to share their must wear masks on the to discipline, the league members of a team’s CWI President, Ricky Brabazon stated: “In views including newly sidelines unless they have said. travelling party must what is a hugely exciting appointed West Indies their helmet on and are “Clubs are required wear N95 or KN95 masks NOTICES time for women’s cricket Women’s Coach, Courtney preparing to enter the to enforce these rules. on team planes and buses, with the inaugural ICC Walsh, Jimmy Adams, game, the league said on Violations by players it said. Women’s Under-19s and Merissa Aguilleira and Monday as it unveiled an and/or staff will result in The new guidance was Cricket World Cups on the Anne Browne-John.” enhanced set of COVID- accountability measures issued on the same day 19 protocols. being imposed upon the multiple players, includ- NOTICES NOTICES In a memo distributed club,” the NFL said. ing Baltimore Ravens to teams, the NFL also The league added that running backs Mark LIQUOR LICENCE NOTICE LIQUOR LICENCE NOTICE outlined increased safety the maximum number Ingram and J.K. Dobbins, (Cap. 182) (Cap. 182) regulations for play- of players permitted and Minnesota Vikings callers and said post- to travel to road games wide receiver Adam APPLICANT Lee-German game interactions be- would be reduced to 62 Thielen, were placed on APPLICANT Jennifer Water- Gaskin tween players and staff and access to club facili- the Reserve/COVID-19 man would be limited. ties would be limited for list. 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PREMISES A wall structure PREMISES Wall building known as Little Rob located situated at Lower Civilian Hamilton deserves knighthood at Sargeant’s Village, Christ Road, Spooner’s Hill, St. Mi- Church cahel, St. Michael (Fay & THREE-TIME Grand in the country’s history.” Damon Hill said that Lee’s Bar) Slam tennis winner Andy Murray, given his Hamilton had broken Dated this 30th day of Murray believes Formula knighthood in the New down barriers with his October 2020 Dated this 22nd day of 1 champion Lewis Year Honours in 2017, achievements. October 2020 Hamilton deserves to join added: “He supports some “The knighthood will Signed J. Waterman him as a British sporting great causes as well away be seen as recognition of Applicant Signed L. Gaskin knight. from the racing track, not just his driving but Applicant Reports have suggested so yes I would say he also as a black driver that This Application for a Grant that Hamilton, who won definitely deserves it in has bust another door of a Retail license will be This Application for a Grant a record-equalling sev- terms of his success.” open for anyone who is considered at Licensing of a Retail license will be enth title last week, will Hamilton, 35, who was not white,” said the 60- Court to be held at Magis- considered at Licensing be awarded a knighthood made an MBE in 2009, year-old. trates’ Courts Dist. 'A' on Court to be held at Magis- in the New Year Honours. recently told the BBC’s “He has destroyed the Thursday the 10th day of trates’ Courts Dist. 'A' on “In terms of what he Sally Nugent that it preconception that it December, 2020 at 10 Thursday the 10th day of has achieved as an ath- would be his “happiest can’t be done, that there o'clock a.m. December, 2020 at 10 lete, of course he deserves day ever” if he got the is an area where you can- o'clock a.m. it,” Murray, 33, told Good chance to be honoured by not achieve something Y. Carmichael Morning Britain. the Queen again. because of the colour of Clerk to Licensing Authority Y. Carmichael “He’s one of the most Last week, 1996 your skin. He has totally Clerk to Licensing Authority successful sportspeople British F1 champion destroyed that notion.”

20 • Wednesday November 25, 2020 The Barbados Advocate

Regular Market BARBADOS STOCK REPORT Security Volume High Low Market Advance/ Price Decline GODDARD ENTERPRISES LIMITED 4,600 $2.05 $2.05 $2.05 -$0.05 November 24, 2020 INSURANCE CORPORATION OF B’DOS LTD 1,220 $1.78 $1.78 $1.78 $0.00

One security declined and one traded firm as 5,820 shares traded on the Regular Market, with a total value of $11,601.60. Goddard Enterprises Limited was the volume leader trading 4,600 shares at $2.05 to close down five ($0.05) cents. They were followed by Deposit Receipts Security Previous Current Advance/ Insurance Corporation of Barbados Limited which traded 1,220 shares at $1.78. Close Close Decline EMERA DEPOSIT RECEIPT $20.78 $20.75 -$0.03

BARBADOSBARBADOS STSTOCKOCK EXCHANGEEXCHANGE SHARE SUMMARY INFORMATION Tuesday November 24, 2020 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 November 24, 2020 November 23, 2020 Local 2,428.69 2,434.38 (5.69) ABV Investments Incorporated 15-Oct-20 - - - $0.05 $0.05 - $0.02 $0.30 8,080 10,500 Cross-list 948.98 948.98 - BICO Limited 21-Sep-20 - - - $3.10 $3.10 - - - - - Composite 592.09 593.44 (1.35) 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 - - - - - November 24, 2020 November 23, 2020 Local 4,881.89 4,893.33 (11.43) Barbados Farms Limited 04-May-20 - - - $0.40 $0.40 - $0.35 $0.39 1,000 1,000 Cross-list 121.17 121.17 - Composite 5,003.07 5,014.50 (11.43) Cave Shepherd and Company Limited 15-Oct-20 - - - $4.00 $4.00 - $2.00 $4.10 1,000 1,272 MUTUAL FUND FirstCaribbean International Bank 17-Nov-20 - - - $1.80 $1.80 - $1.80 $2.00 739 16,560 November 24, 2020 ENDED NAME OF FUND NAV OFFER BID NAV Eppley Caribbean Property Fund SCC 17-Jul-20 - - - $0.18 $0.18 - - $0.17 - 4,500 CHANGE - Dev Fund 20-Nov-20 REPUBLIC CAPITAL GROWTH FUND w 1.1727 -0.0521 20-Nov-20 REPUBLIC INCOME FUND w 1.2479 -0.0005 Eppley Caribbean Property Fund SCC 17-Nov-20 - - - $0.56 $0.56 - $0.54 $0.56 1,000 108 20-Nov-20 REPUBLIC PROPERTY FUND w 0.6746 -0.0111 -Value Fund 20-Nov-20 FORTRESS CARIBBEAN GROWTH FUND w 6.0377 6.0377 6.0377 0.0417 20-Nov-20 FORTRESS HIGH INTEREST FUND - ACC. w 2.0814 0.0048 Goddard Enterprises Limited 24-Nov-20 4,600 $2.05 $2.05 $2.10 $2.05 -$0.05 $2.00 $2.10 4,000 26,565 20-Nov-20 FORTRESS HIGH INTEREST FUND - DIST. w 1.0132 0.0024 31-Oct-20 ROYAL FIDELITY SELECT BALANCED FUND m 5.4569 5.4569 5.3478 0.0457 Insurance Corporation of B’dos Limited 24-Oct-20 1,220 $1.78 $1.78 $1.78 $1.78 $0.00 - $2.70 - 580 31-Oct-20 ROYAL FIDELITY STRATEGIC GROWTH FUNDm 0.9935 0.9935 0.9736 0.0157 31-Oct-20 ROYAL FIDELITY PREMIUM INCOME FUND m 1.6212 1.6212 1.5888 0.0033 One Caribbean Media Limited 19-Nov-20 - - - $1.83 $1.83 - $1.80 $2.00 3,139 825 20-Nov-20 SAGICOR GLOBAL BALANCED FUND w 2.63 0.01 Sagicor Financial Corporation Pref 6.5% 23-Jun-16 - -- $2.26 $2.26 ---- - 20-Nov-20 SAGICOR SELECT GROWTH FUND w 1.58 0.01 20-Nov-20 SAGICOR PREFERRED INCOME FUND w 0.99 0.00 Sagicor Financial Corporation Limited -+ 29-Nov-19 - -- $2.80 $2.80 - - - - - * Indicates the Fund is currently ex-div NOTES: QUOTATIONS AND NET ASSET VALUE PER SHARE ARE SUPPLIED BY THE West India Biscuit Company Limited 19-Nov-20 - - - $31.50 $31.50 - $31.00 $31.50 500 245 FUND MANAGEMENT. THE OFFERING PRICE INCLUDES NET ASSET VALUE PLUS ENTRY COSTS. Emera Deposit Receipt 14-Aug-20 - - - $20.78 $20.75 - $0.03 $25.06 - 50 - m = monthly valuation, q = quarterly valuation, w = weekly

TOTAL SHARES BOUGHT & SOLD 5,820 Fixed Income Last Trade Last Current Bid Ask Bid Ask Date Close Close Price Price Size Size GOB Series B 03-Nov-20 $60.00 $60.00 - $60.00 - 166,077 GOB Series D 12-Nov-19 $50.00 $50.00 - - - - * = Security is Trading X-Div GOB Series F 03-Nov-20 $89.00 $89.00 - --- *+* = Security is Suspended GOB Series I 24-Mar-20 $65.00 $65.00 $70.00 103,713 ** = Rights Issued NEWS

NOTICES American Eagle

BSE NOTICES COVID-19 PROCEDURAL UPDATE posts 3% quarterly In light of the ongoing COVID-19 contagion affecting the island, the Barbados Stock Exchange Inc. (BSE) and the Barbados Central Securities Depository Inc. (BCSDI) have been instituting several procedural changes. sales decline on Kindly note that effective May 18th, 2020, the BSE and BCSDI re-opened and has resumed normal office hours of 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Please also note that we have implemented digital temperature checks for all persons entering the building. These checks are being conducted on both staff and clients alike by trained personnel. pandemic hit While we acknowledge that every person with fever may not be COVID-19 positive and that some individuals may present without symptoms, please note that any person with a temperature reading of 100˚ F (37.8˚ C) or over will be denied entry to conduct business within our offices. AMERICAN Eagle 34%. Outfitters Inc. reported an Total revenue fell to $1.03 We wish to thank you in advance for your understanding and cooperation, however, we must emphasize that this is a necessary step about 3% fall in third-quar- billion, from $1.07 billion a for the protection of staff and clients alike. ter revenue on Tuesday, as year earlier. store traffic slumped due to Net income attributable to TRADING SUSPENSION the COVID-19 pandemic. the company fell to $58.1 The Barbados Stock Exchange Inc. (BSE) wishes to advise that to facilitate the closing of the Scheme of Arrangement effected by way The teen apparel retailer million, or 32 cents per of Section 99 of the Companies Act 1981 of Bermuda involving the transfer of all the issued and outstanding shares in Sagicor has been struggling with share, from $80.76 million, Financial Corporation Limited to Alignvest Acquisition II, it has suspended trading in the security Sagicor Financial Corporation Limited. weak demand for its denim or 48 cents per share. The Barbados Stock Exchange Inc. (BSE) wishes to advise that due to non-compliance with Section 4.01.3 and subject to Section apparel from customers Excluding one-time items, 3.01.5.(1)(b) of the Rules of the Barbados Stock Exchange Inc. trading in the Common Shares of Banks Holdings Limited were staying at home due to the the company earned a profit suspended effective December 10th, 2019. health crisis and a back-to- of 35 cents per share in the school season hampered by quarter. Analysts had pro- The Barbados Stock Exchange Inc. (BSE) wishes to advise that due to non-compliance with Section 4.01.3 and subject to Section 3.01.5.(1)(b) of the Rules of the Barbados Stock Exchange Inc. trading in the Common Shares of Barbados Dairy Industries Limited students turning to online jected a profit of 34 cents per were suspended effective December 10th, 2019. classes. share, according to IBES Revenue at the American data from Refinitiv. Eagle label fell 11% during Shares of the Pittsburgh- the quarter ended Oct. 31, based retailer were down while the Aerie brand about 3% in aftermarket recorded a revenue jump of trade. The Barbados Advocate Wednesday November 25, 2020 • 21

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NFL makes history with all-Black officiating crew for MNF TAMPA, Fla. – An all-Black officiat- ing crew worked an NFL game for the first time in league history when the Los Angeles Rams faced the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Monday night. Referee Jerome Boger led the crew, which also included umpire Barry Anderson, down judge Julian Mapp, line judge Carl Johnson, side judge Dale Shaw, field judge Anthony Jeffries and back judge Greg Steed. When the NFL announced the crew was being assembled last week, league executive vice president of football operations Troy Vincent hailed the move a “a testament to the countless and NFL officials, from left, umpire Barry Anderson, field judge Anthony Jeffries, down judge Julian Mapp, referee Jerome immeasurable contributions of Black Boger, back judge Greg Steed, side judge Dale Shaw (104), line judge Carl Johnson (101) pose for a photo before an NFL officials to the game, their exemplary football game between the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and the Los Angeles Rams Monday, Nov. 23, 2020, in Tampa, Fla. The performance, and to the power of inclu- game is the first in NFL history to feature an all African-American officiating crew. sion that is the hallmark of this great game.” tenders. supportive of diversity in hiring great officials. ... It’s a historic night, and Five members of the crew work to- The members of the crew have a com- throughout the league, applauded the I think it’s fantastic. gether regularly. Johnson and Steed bined 89 seasons of NFL experience and decision. The first Black official in any major joined the group for Monday night’s have worked six Super Bowls. “Way too long coming,” Arians said. sport was Burl Toler,hired by the NFL in matchup between NFC playoff con- Bucs coach Bruce Arians, who’s been “I know a lot of those guys. They’re 1965. The Barbados Advocate Wednesday November 25 2020 •23

P R O HOROSCOPES S A ARIES: Your creative ideas will be of huge bene- N fit to a group project. Your imaginative approach to D this work could save you and your teammates a lot of time. As you put new business tactics into prac- C tice, people will start to respect your skills and O come to you for help in solving their problems. N S TAURUS: A sudden impulse to make some im- provements in your home or garden will be acted on almost immediately. Housemates who know you to be cautious and careful will show some surprise. This could mean a big clear out inside or outside your home. It will feel good to have an outlet for your pent-up energy.

GEMINI: You could be surprised to find yourself Z dashing around all over the place trying to get a I number of pesky jobs out of the way. You have put T too many things to one side lately and now you will S do your best to catch up on all those tasks you set for yourself. Expect this, therefore, to be a produc- tive day.

CANCER: If you're selling some property, an offer received will be more generous than you had ex- pected. You should be quick to accept before any- one changes their mind. Business and financial transactions will go well and most matters discussed will be to your benefit. A heart to heart conversa- R tion will fill you with optimism. E X LEO: You were born to lead and that's why you're reluctant to follow others like sheep. Don't be sur- M prised if you are asked to take a leadership role in O an important project or campaign. You have a rep- R utation for getting things done efficiently and G quickly. People are counting on you for guidance. A N VIRGO: If you haven't been exercising regularly you shouldn't be surprised to be feeling unfit and un- healthy. A sudden change of plans brings a great op- portunity for you to set yourself a target and start aiming for it. This is your chance to get out and get active to help work off any excess weight. LIBRA: It is time to look at what necessities you P are spending your money on and what you can do H without. With your everyday expenses increasing, there's a need to pull the purse strings tighter. Draft A a new budget and start putting a portion of your N money aside to cover routine expenditures. T O SCORPIO: You may need to act more forcefully M and decisively over issues you feel strongly about. You respect those in high places but you can't let anyone demand more from you than they do of oth- ers. Refuse to let anyone push you around and be certain that everyone shoulders their fair share of the work.

SAGITTARIUS: You long to get away. You might M pick up a last-minute bargain that will whisk you off A to a far-away location. There are things to consider R and you are aware of the difficulties that could Y occur but even if it means having to self-isolate when you return, it will be worth it to have enjoyed some time away from it all. W O CAPRICORN: Looking inward can be of benefit R as you start to recognise your strengths and weak- T nesses. You are more aware of your limitations and this will stop you taking on tasks that would be H better performed by more capable people. Don't let this stop you from looking at the successes in your life, not the failures. M AQUARIUS: You have something special to cel- O ebrate. If you can't get out with friends, treat your- self to something special. A pay rise or promotion T makes you feel all your past hard work has been H worth it. Those in high places are starting to appre- E ciate what you are capable of. R

PISCES: Joining in with a sports activity will be a G great way to channel your restless energy and will O bring out your playful side. You're in need of a O challenge. Being active in your leisure time will S cause you to be less stressed and more focused in E your work. CWI to send inspection team to Bangladesh ahead of tour in January 2021

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Wednesday November 25, 2020 DANGEROUS PRACTICE STEPS must be taken the topic AMR Integrated bated the resistant bacte- duction. antimicrobials as growth She also spoke of efforts to reduce the indis- Surveillance along the ria in animals, which is in Referring to the third promoters. Moreover, she to prohibit the use of the criminate use of antimi- Farm-to-Fork Continuum, turn transmitted to hu- annual report of the World added that a significant antibiotic colistin for pre- crobials in animals for as part of a virtual event mans. Her comments Organisation for Animal number of those countries venting diseases and as a growth promotion. held recently to commem- came as she noted that Health (OIE) on antimi- which use antimicrobials growth promoter, indicat- That’s according to Dr. orate World Antimicrobial AMR will surpass other crobials’ use in animal pro- to treat diseases also lack ing that some countries in Margarita Corrales, Food Awareness Week. diseases, including can- duction, she said that 29 the legislation that speaks the Americas have made Safety Coordinator and She explained that there cers, cholera and diabetes, per cent of the 155 coun- to the use of antimicrobials progress on that front, but antimicrobial resistance are some antimicrobials and be the number one tries that were surveyed as growth promoters. there is still work to be (AMR) Focal Point (Food) that are used in humans health problem by 2050. used antimicrobials as “It is important if a coun- done.Additionally,she said with the Pan American and animals. She stated Dr. Corrales said that this growth promoters and not try stops using antimicro- there is not information Centre for Foot-and- that in the case of animals, is why efforts should be to treat diseases. She bials as growth promoters available for all the coun- Mouth Disease Veterinary they have been used not made to monitor and re- added that in terms of that there is a legislative tries and this needs to be Public Health (PANAF- only to treat diseases but duce the number of these those countries, most of framework to support it addressed if there are to TOSA). She made the as growth promoters, and critical antimicrobials that them lack the appropriate and to enforce it at the be improvements made in point while speaking on this practice has exacer- are utilised in animal pro- legislation on the use of country level,” she said. addressing AMR. US Ambassador wishes Library Director a happy retirement US Ambassador Linda Taglialatela celebrated Acting Director of the National Library Service Grace Haynes as she com- pleted 43 years of employ- ment with the library and retired yesterday. Ms. Haynes began her career at age 19 and through four decades of service has managed mul- tiple portfolios and projects for the library. Ambassador Taglialatela celebrated Ms. Haynes with cake, flowers, and a special presentation of books to the library. Christ Church Foun- dation School students authored the children’s his- tory book “The Journey of Bim”, which the Ambas- sador commissioned and printed. The 100 copies presented at the retire- ment ceremony will be do- nated to libraries across the island. As for Ms. Haynes, she said, “I can’t believe that I used to talk about months and weeks until retire- ment, and now it’s hours.I look forward to what every- one looks forward to in re- tirement, doing what I want to do, when I want to do it.” She said at the top of her list is learning lan- guages, but above all, spending more time with her four-year-old grand- daughter. US Ambassador Linda Taglialatela (right) presents Library Director Grace Haynes with a bouquet of flowers.

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