At The Pumps This Weekend Maximum Price ULG per gal 01/06/10 DELTA $14.40 SHELL $12.34 Year 53 NO. 03BASSETERRE, ST. KITTS, W.I. FRIDAY, JUNE 11TH, 2010 EC$2.00 TEXACO $11.84 Music Festival ticket prices slashed By Melissa Amsterdam Mr. Stanley Franks Jr. The St. Kitts Music Festival goers should Music Festival will now be staged be excited this year – not only at the Warner Park Football will the three night line-up be Stadium. At this venue there will spectacular, but ticket prices be two stages, one for the night’s have been reduced. musical acts. The other will be During a press briefing this used to showcase cultural acts. week at the St. Kitts Marriott Lawrence explained: “The Resort the big announcement second stage is guaranteed to was made by Chairman of the St. create added enjoyment and Kitts Music Festival, Mr. Faron amusement. During some of the Lawrence. changeovers, patrons will be able “St. Kitts Music Festival is to enjoy steel band, string band, pleased to officially announce big drum, masquerades, mocka that admission to the festival on jumbies, clowns and more”. any of the three nights is The exciting line-up for the EC$100,” Lawrence disclosed. three night festival was also “This sizeable reduction in revealed by Director of the admission is in response to Productions, Mr. Adrian Lam. the economic challenges all of He points out that there are a us are experiencing. It is our total of nine (9) local artistes from hope that patrons will now seize the Federation who will be the opportunity to attend the showcased in this year’s festival every night as the line- production – St. Kitt’s most up offers something for decorated calypsonian and everyone every night,” bandmaster, King Starshield; Lawrence also mentioned. Grand Masters; Ellie Matt, Jah Fire, This year’s entrance fee of SMI, Pepper Ranks, C-Money, (L-R) Seated at the head table: Mr. Allister Williams, Mr. Stanley Franks, Mr. Faron $100 is by far less than last year’s Rolhensha and Sizzla. Lawrence, Mr. Saju Ng’ galla, Mr. David Lake and Mr. Adrian Lam. which was $135. The line-up for the first night, A change in venue was also Thursday June 24th, is as follws: divulged by the Chairman of the Third World, Grand Masters, Faye Ann Lyons and Capleton. feature some very notable Stage and Logistics Committee, Starshield, Ellie Matt, Bunji Garlin, Friday, the second night, will muscians such as: Fethi Tabet, (cont’d on page 3) Hon. Sam Condor nominates Peruvian counterpart to preside at OAS assembly BASSETERRE, ST. KITTS, JUNE 8TH 2010 (CUOPM) – St. Kitts and Nevis’ Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Security, Labor, Immigration and Social Security, Hon. Sam Condor has nominated Peruvian Foreign Minister His Excellency Jose Antonio Garcia Belaunde to preside over the 40th General Assembly of the Organization of American States (OAS) during the first session of the Assembly, held in the Museo de la Nación. Following the nomination by Hon. Sam Condor and seconded by Costa Rica and Ecuador, the Peruvian Foreign Minister was elected by acclamation. Until then, the Interim Presidency was filled by Chilean Foreign In this group photo of the OAS Ministers of Foreign Affairs, St. Kitts and Nevis’ Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Security, Labor, Immigration and Social Security, Hon. Sam Condor is seen (cont’d on page 3) extreme right in the second row. (Photo is courtesy of the OAS)

PAGE 03 PAGE 05 COMMENTARY BY PAGE 27 * THE THINKING CITIZEN GREEN PASSPORT NO PAM’s 1967 * VIEW PIONT LONGER ACCEPTED overthrow plans * SOTTO VOCE * EARL CLARKE 2 - OPINION / LOCAL NEWS - The Labour Spokesman FRIDAY, JUNE 11TH 2010 Farmers’ plight receives attention of Dr Harris THE SPOKESMAN - ESTABLISHED MAY 1957 On Tuesday evening, 08 June 2010, the Fahies Agricultural Women Cooperative Society hosted a meeting Published by: The St. Kitts-Nevis Trades & Labour Union with Dr Timothy Harris, Senior Minister in the Federal Government of St Kitts and Nevis, who, inter alia, holds the portfolio of agriculture. Ag. Managing Editor: Dawud Byron The very frank, open and cordial meeting was held at the Newton Ground Primary School and drew a large Masses House, Church Street interactive audience comprised primarily of food crop farmers, with support from some livestock farmers and P.O Box 239 . Basseterre . St. Kitts . West Indies other members of the Newton Ground and neighbouring communities. Tel: (1 869) 465-2229 <> Fa: (1 869) 466-9866 A wide ranging list of issues was ventilated, by the farmers, at this event, and included the following Email: [email protected] matters: ? Destruction of crops by stray animals, mainly cattle. Website: www.labourspokesman.com ? The menace and plague of praedial larceny. ? Perennial damages caused by the prevalence of monkeys. ? The devastation of crops by wild pigs. ? Police cooperation and assistance in dealing with perpetrators, human or animal, of farm crimes Editorial ? Increased involvement of farmers in policy creation. ? A need for expanded development of agro processing. ? Adequate maintenance and repair of feeder road and pathways. Grant’s desperate ? Provision of appropriate legislative framework to combat criminality against farms. ? A call for livestock farmers to do more to properly fence and tether their animals. ? The concept of farmers establishing homes on the farm lands. cling to power at any ? Non-utilization of lands allocated for farming. and all cost The Minister of Agriculture comprehensively responded to the several problems and concerns that were raised by the farmers, and he, with assistance from his proficient team of public officers, outlined the necessary His megalomaniac aspirations of becoming the next Prime Minister courses of actions that will be undertaken to either fully or substantially resolve these pressing issues. of St. Kitts and Nevis has convinced Lindsay Grant, Leader of the While offering the total support of the Government and its agencies, in particular the Department of People’s Action Movement (PAM), that he must desperately cling to Agriculture and the Police, Dr Harris urged farmers to be even more proactive in the management of their power at any and all cost, even when more noble and honourable leaders farms. have stepped aside in their political careers. Overall, the participants expressed the view that the meeting was very meaningful and purposeful, and But Grant’s losing game has not being afforded the privilege of a that it was a fundamental first step in ensuring that, collectively, real remedial action will be taken soonest to level playing field. He has not been straight with his own colleagues. deal with their plight. In a letter written to Mr. Sidney Osbourne, Chairman of the PAM, the Senior Minister Harris’ team was comprised of Mr Thomas Jackson - Acting Director of Agriculture, Ms. “Gang of Five” (Glenroy Blanchette, Roy Angus Fleming, Bernard Welsh, Jihan Williams – Crown Counsel in the Attorney General’s Chambers, Inspector Lyndon David of the Royal St Junie Hodge, Ronald Louis Williams) said that they loved their party but Christopher and Nevis Police Force, Mr Clyde Thompson – Director of Cooperatives and Mr Donald Cable – that they had “become concerned about the sentiments of a vast number Consultant. of PAM supporters who believe that Mr. Grant should step down as political leader”. The disgruntled five said that Grant’s “errors in judgment during the 2010 General Election have significantly hurt the party”. CONGRATULATIONS Daryl The dissenting five went on to say that the US $1.7 million bribery scandal at the Marriott Hotel damaged the party’s chances at the polls. Saturday 15th May 2010, Daryl as well as of the St. Kitts and Nevis performance was noticed by They raised serious questions about the lack of transparency and Rawlins of Conaree Village, St. Association. everyone he worked with. accountability with campaign finances, and there were other allegations Kitts, graduated summa cum Throughout the time he was At the end of his time at UVI, not in the letter, that Grant accrued most of the campaign finances for his laude, (with highest honours) and President of the Future Business during the Pre-Commencement personal agenda and used it in his constituency. completed this tertiary level Leaders of America, he represented activities, Daryl received an award The letter also stated that “Grant’s disappearing act after the General education, receiving his Bachelor UVI in many acclaimed business for his outstanding leadership, Elections and his failure to provide leadership to the thousands of of Arts Degree in Accounting from competitions; wherein he hard work, dedication to his supporters who put their lives and jobs on the line for the party” is the University of the Virgin Islands showcased his intellect as he education and involvement in among the sufficient reasons why Grant should step down immediately. (UVI) St. Thomas Campus. contended against many extra curricula activities. Grant’s decision to postpone the National Annual Convention and During his tenure there, Daryl universities across the continental Daryl is the son of Lynette Caucus was unconstitutional, the rebellious five said, and that candidates was very active on and off United States. Foster of Conaree and William have been excluded from the decision-making process with respect to campus, where he held various Daryl also attended a number Rawlins of Molineux, St. Kitts. party affairs. positions, including: President of of Leadership Conferences which His mother Lynette joined The point was also made that Grant’s overall poor leadership during the Future Business Leaders of took him across the United States. Daryl, his father and other members the 2010 General Election campaign is another reason that suffices for America, Senior Senator of the Ultimately, in 2008 and 2009,, he of the family in St. Thomas for the his resignation immediately. Student Government Association was afforded the opportunity, Graduation Ceremony. Things will never be the same for the “Gang of Five”, who committed and Vice President for the Class of through the Gateway of The Labour Spokesman joins the mortal sin of writing a letter asking that Grant immediately relinquish 2010. Leadership Organization, to intern in extending sincere his position as leader of the PAM. Already they have been threatened Deepening his ties with the for a Fortune 500 company in New congratulations and best wishes and abused by the powers that be in the PAM’s cabal and Grant’s university, Daryl also became an York City, there, he was able to gain to Daryl, his Mom and Dad and henchmen. active member of the Accounting insight to the career path he has other members of his family. The calls for him to step down immediately as party leader from Association, St. Thomas Chapter chosen. Daryl’s high level of those within his own camp and a vast number of PAM supporters have gone unheeded, while he continues to exhibit his exaggerated pride and ambition (hubris) as if they were noble qualities. in Constituency #2 in the last General Elections, was of the People’s Action Movement”. Grant has said that he continues to have the support of the party violently assaulted at PAM Headquarters by Grant’s “The election of a new political leader can help to executive and its rank and file, but this only reveals a party whose modus agents. It was also reported that Mr. Fleming made a steer the Party back to its roots and make the party’s operandi is elitist in nature and concerned about power concentrated in report to the Police. grassroots’ supporters feel welcomed. We hope that the hands of a few, while the voices of the vast number of PAM’s It is alleged that Grant and his thugs are using Mr. Grant would do the right thing and step down supporters are ignored. their high-handedness in the constituency branches immediately” (Sunday). As PAM’s caucus draws near, Grant continues to parade himself as to hand-pick delegates for the party’s caucus this What is your response Mr. Grant? a paragon of virtue, who will be re-elected as the party leader unopposed, weekend and excluding the recommendations of the It cannot be business as usual. despite serious concerns from party supporters and the “Gang of Five” constituency executive (in the 5 constituencies of How can you as leader continue to be blind and about his leadership flaws. the disgruntled candidates). deaf to the calls for your resignation in light of your Allegations of Grant’s thugs and henchmen, threatening and But what does all of this reveal? It exposes a failure and serious leadership deficiencies? assaulting anyone with a dissenting voice has exposed a power-hungry party in shambles and a leader, who is hell-bent on man, who will remove any “obstacle” in his way of holding on to the holding on to power, even though his own colleagues NB: The letter (petition) signed by the 5 reins of power. have said that “we have strayed too far from the disgruntled PAM candidates is published is published It is reported that Roy Angus Fleming, the PAM candidate who ran ideology and philosophy of the Founding Fathers in this week’s newspaper. The Labour Spokesman FRIDAY, JUNE 11TH 2010 - NEWS - 3 TITO JACKSON T0 GREEN PASSPORT NO LONGER PARTICIPATE IN REUNION ACCEPTED FOR INTRA-REGIONAL CONCERT IN ITALY TRAVEL Basseterre, St. Kitts, June 04, Will Not Perform at the 14th Annual St Kitts 2010 (SKNIS): The Ministry of Music Festival National Security has advised citizens of St. Kitts and Nevis to Basseterre, St. Kitts (June 8th, 2010)- The upcoming St. Kitts Music apply immediately for a CARICOM Festival Will be without the previously announced performance by Tito Passport which must now be used Jackson. for intra-regional travel. Festival Chairman Faron Lawrence made that announcement today The CARICOM passport, was at press conference held at the St. Kitts Marriott Resort. introduced in St. Kitts and Nevis “Tito’s scheduled performance in this year’s St Kitts Music Festival in 2005 with His Excellency the has been cancelled. It is our understanding he has belatedly decided to Governor General Sir Cuthbert join his brothers in a recently announced reunion concert in Rome, Italy Sebastian and the Prime Minister on June 25, the 1st anniversary of his brother Michael’s passing,” Honourable Dr. Denzil Douglas Lawrence said. “In spite of Tito’s best efforts to meet both commitments, becoming the first two citizens to it has now been determined that the Rome engagement will not allow receive the new machine readable participation in the St Kitts Music festival this year.” travel document. At that time, the According to Mr Lawrence, “We have received the sincere regrets general public was strongly processing of passengers to under the age of 16 need $50.00 in of Tito’s management and agent who have apologized for this unforeseen encouraged to upgrade their ensure compliance with the stamps. Other requirements are development beyond their control.” passports to the new one. regulations. necessary in particular cases. Headlining the June 24th to 26th St. Kitts Music Festival are The machine readable feature The application process for a Persons are encouraged to international super-star and 10-time Grammy winner, singer, producer, is in line with security CARICOM passport requires a contact the Ministry of National and songwriter Kenny “Babyface” Edmonds, Grammy nominee and son specifications preferred by the completed form, two (2) passport Security at 467-1155, 467-1156 or of reggae icon Bob Marley, Ky-mani Marley, Grammy-nominated international community. This sized photos, a birth certificate and 467-1006 for additional Jamaican reggae group Third World Band, the popular Capleton, as well makes it more difficult to forge and a stamp fee of $85.00 for persons information. as Caribbean soca stars Bunji Garlin and Fay Ann Lyons-Alvarez, Soca also allows for easy access to the over the age of 16. Applicants Legend Ellie Matt, and local rising music sensation Infamus. relevant traveler information. Now in its 14th year, the St Kitts Music Festival attracts both residents A press release from the and visitors alike and is known for featuring rising local talent alongside Government Ministry noted that internationally-renowned acts. It features an eclectic mix of musical styles “as of June 30, 2010, the non- Music Festival ticket prices slashed on the popular market, including R&B, Jazz, Hip-Hop, Reggae, Soca, machine readable passport (green Calypso, Gospel and Contemporary music. (cont’d from page 1) book) will no longer be in Past artistes have included such prominent acts as John Legend, T- circulation for intra-regional travel Kymani Marley, Jah Fire, SMI, Fabolous and Taurus Riley. Pain, Michael Bolton, K.C. and the Sunshine Band, Wyclef Jean, Ne-Yo, (to countries within the Caribbean The final night, Saturday, will feature Stevy Mahi, Pepper Ranks, C - Air Supply, Dionne Warwick, Billy Ocean, Sean Paul, Boyz II Men, King Community).” It continued that Money, Baby Face, Rolhensha, Infamus and Sizzla. Konris, Stephen Marley, Regina Belle, Maxi Priest, Biggie Irie and Lord “nationals, who must have a visa Sponsorship presentations were also a major part of the press Nelson. For more information log onto www.stkittsmusicfestival.com to gain entry into a foreign country conference. Country Manager, Mr. David Lake of LIME, Premium (such as the United States), must Platinum sponsors, handed over a cheque of US$125, 000 to the Festival’s also ensure that they are in Committee. possession of the new machine Other sponsors included symbolic cheque presentations by Director readable passport.” of TDC, Nick Menon, who presented for both TDC Ltd and its subsidiary, The Ministry of National St. Kitts Bottling Co., respectively, Managing Director of Carib Brewery Security further advised that Ltd (St. Kitts), Mr. Mark Wilkin; Corporate Affairs and Public Relations nationals must adhere to the Manager at the St. Christopher Air and Sea Port Authority (SCASPA), established immigration Mrs. Delcia Bradley-King. requirements to gain legal entry Other major sponsors include the St. Kitts Marriott Hotel, LIAT, ZIZ, into countries that have a visa WINN FM, Sugar City Rock & Radio One. waiver programme with St. Kitts The St. Kitts Music Festival which is in its 14th year starts on June and Nevis such as the United 24th and ends on June 26th. The festivities begin at 8pm sharp. Kingdom, the Schengen states of the European Union or Canada. The release further warned that more and more to different immigration and airline officials will Hon. Sam mechanisms, all peaceful, to find a be closely scrutinizing all travel solution to our differences, and documents as part of the routine Condor opting for peace and security is what inspired our proposal to make nominates.... this Assembly the place for a point of reflection of what we wish the (cont’d from page 1) continent to be.” The Minister concluded by Minister Alfredo Moreno, who stating his commitment “to make was chosen by lot according to my utmost effort to achieve precedence as required by the satisfactory and high quality regulations of the Assembly, and results. We must seek the greatest who extended to the new common denominators and not President his “best wishes in your settle for the lowest ones.” work.” During the First Plenary For his part, Minister García Session, attended by the Secretary Belaúnde reiterated his country’s General of the OAS, José Miguel commitment “to make the utmost Insulza, and Assistant Secretary effort so that this Assembly may General Albert Ramdin, the two- mark a starting point for new tasks day meeting’s agenda was and new joint initiatives.” approved and the General The representative of the Committee was formed, to be government of President Alan headed by the Permanent García also said that “we live in a Representative of Belize to the region where we have resorted OAS, Ambassador Nestor Mende. - NEWS 4 - The Labour Spokesman FRIDAY, JUNE 11TH 2010 Relations/Diplomacy (1978) and Queen’s honourees media studies in the Republic of China (Taiwan) in 1986. receive award Employment included being an announcer for ZIZ radio (1969), At a brief but impressive ceremony held at Government House, then a senior announcer (1970- Springfield, last week Wednesday (2nd June), His Excellency, the Governor 1972); Program Manager ZIZ General Sir Cuthbert Sebastian conferred the Member of the British Empire Radio and Television (1972-1975); (MBE) award for retired Lieutenant Colonel Norman Williams and Mr. Chief Information Officer for the Goldwin O. Caines. government of St.Kitts and Nevis The two men were among four citizens from St. Kitts and Nevis who (1975 to 1980) and General were honoured earlier this year (New Year’s Day) by Her Majesty, Queen, Manager of ZIZ Radio and Elizabeth II for their outstanding contribution to their twin-island Television (1982-1987). Recently retired PRO of NEMA, Mr. Goldwin O. Caines and Retired Federation. Mr. Caines has been honoured Lieutenant Colonel Norman Williams stand at left and right Williams’ is recognized for his services to National Security and with the naming of ‘The Goldwin respectively after being conferred Member of the British Empire Caines’ for his contribution to Public Service. Caines Production Studio at ZIZ (MBE) by the Governor General, His Excellency, Sir Cuthbert Family members, well wishers and Government officials including Broadcasting Cooperation (ZBC). Sebastian (middle left) along with Prime Minister Dr. the Hon. the St.Kitts/ Nevis Prime Minster, Dr. the Hon. Denzil L. Douglas were Lieutenant Colonel Norman Denzil Douglas. among those in attendance. Williams joined the St Kitts Nevis Mr. Goldwin Caines , up until recently was the Public Relations Officer Defence Force (SKNDF) in 1965 as be promoted to Warrant Officer Lieutenant Colonel in 1997 at (PRO) at the National Emergency a Private soldier and musician. He Class One and appointed as which time the appointment of Management Agency (NEMA) subsequently moved through the Regimental Sergeant Major. Commanding Officer was where he began working back in ranks to Corporal, Sergeant, In 1976 Colonel Williams was upgraded to Commander. OAS to Send 1998. Warrant Officer Class Two, Commissioned Second Lieutenant This therefore gave Lt Colonel Some of his education and Lieutenant and Captain. and soon after appointed Williams the privilege and training involve: British In 1973, he was further Governor’s ADC. He was opportunity of being the highest a High-Level Broadcasting Corporation (BBC)- promoted to Warrant OfficerClass appointed Governor General’s commissioned officer in the London, England (1971); One and appointed Regimental ADC in 1983. SKNDF to be appointed Commission Commonwealth Technical Training Sergeant Major, thereby becoming Colonel Williams was Commander of the Force. He (CFTC) Barbados in Internal the first soldier in the SKNDF to Commissioned Full Lieutenant in remained commander until his to Honduras 1980. In 1992 he was retirement in 2003. commissioned Captain and Mr. Williams who was raised The Organization of American appointed Commanding Officer. in the Children’s Home is currently States (OAS) will send a High- TDC Customers and Clients Mr. Williams was promoted to a member of the Board of Directors Level Commission to Honduras, a Major in 1994 and Commissioned of that institution. decision made today by the 40th receive free Mobile Smart OAS General Assembly at its meeting in Lima. The approved resolution Phones for Shopping charges the Secretary General of The Hire Purchase Customers/ the OAS, José Miguel Insulza, Clients in St. Kitts and Nevis have with the formation of the an opportunity to win the Commission, which will have as its Blackberry GEMINI Smart Phone, objective to analyze “the simply by opening a new contract evolution of the situation” on purchases made from the TDC referred to in the resolution issued Home and Building Depots. by the special General Assembly The month long promotion of June 30, 2009, in Washington, dubbed 2010 gives patrons two (2) DC. months deferred payment, zero (0) The Commission must present percent interest for three (3) its recommendations to the months, one (1) percent interest General Assembly, “no later than thereafter and zero (0) down July 30th, 2010.” payment. The winners for week one (1) All Member States present in After approval, each applicant are as follows: Lima agreed that “the situation in is given a secret number to text his/ Mr. James E. Samuel, Haynes Honduras is a matter of concern her Hire Purchase Agreement Smith Village, St. Kitts for all,” and that they “need more Number to telecommunications Mr. Lorenzo and James Phillip, information on the current status giant, LIME, to gain entry into the Bath Village, Nevis of the political process in draw to win one (1) of eight (8) The Hire Purchase Honduras.” Smart Phones. Departments congratulate the two A weekly draw is conducted (2) lucky winners and thank them on Wednesdays of every week for their continued patronage. and the respective winners (one This is the second promotion from St. Kitts and one from Nevis) that the company has launched are contacted by telephone during that seeks to reward shoppers. The WINNFM’s “Killing the Time first was the TDC ‘Supermarket Drive” Radio Programme, with Shopping Spree’, which was held host local radio personality, GQue. in April. Each winner claims their prize at the TDC Hire Purchase Picture: Mr. James E. Samuel (St. Kitts) Department on the Frigate Bay being presented with a Blackberry GEMINI Road in St. Kitts and the TDC Hire Smart Phone by Ms. Shauntel Pemberton, Purchase Department at Pinney’s Hire Purchase Clerk of the TDC Hire Industrial Estate. Purchase Department (St. Kitts) The Labour Spokesman FRIDAY, JUNE 11TH 2010 - NEWS - 5 Cutter used by the Police. eventually killed,” Sir Probyn told As part of their preparations a packed congregation at the PAM’s 1967 overthrow plans for the attack, several of our men annual Requiem Mass held in the underwent shooting exercises at St. Paul’s Anglican Church to pay included blowing up the fuel Junks Hole Bay. United States tribute to late stalwarts of the mercenaries conducted the Labour Movement. depot at Pond’s Pasture and exercises. According to Ruby Sir Probyn, Senior Partner in Gumbs the prominent Kittitian the Law Firm, Inniss and Inniss, politician remarked: “If the boys proffered that a crisis of this destroying Basseterre continued to shoot the way they magnitude would have destroyed were doing at Junks Hole, with the a lesser man. BASSETERRE, ST. KITTS, JUNE 7TH 2010 (CUOPM) – As the 44th to captain the boat which was to help of the PAMites in St. Kitts, “Nevertheless, Mr. Bradshaw anniversary of the failed attempt by the People’s Action Movement take the men to carry out the attack they can overthrow the remained strong and resolute. It is (PAM) to overthrow the lawfully-elected government of Premier the Hon. on St Kitts.” Joshua declined. In Government in St. Kitts.” the measure of the man that he was Robert L. Bradshaw on June 10th 1967 approaches, law-abiding citizens his words: “I said Doc, I am very The June 10th 1967 event was able to put all of these traumatic and residents of the twin-island Federation 1967 will again remember the sorry. What we did, we did it [the mentioned by prominent Kittitian events behind him and chart a attack on the country’s democratic institution. Revolution] for Anguilla. If the historian, Sir Probyn Inniss during course towards Unity in the Thinking that the coup would have been successful on Saturday Kittitians want the Government out his feature address at the annual society,” said Sir Probyn, a former June 10th 1967, the Democrat – PAM’s official mouthpiece of the same they must do it themselves. I am Service of Thanksgiving to honour Governor of the State, who served date, announced that Monday 12th June 1967 had been declared Freedom sure that the Kittitians wouldn’t fallen Labour stalwarts. as Permanent Secretary, Crown Day. want us up there to shed their Sir Probyn said that despite the Counsel and Teacher. The June 10th event has been documented by Anguillian authors blood.” armed attack to overthrow the Nat Hodge and Colville Petty. In their books and other written articles on The plans included capturing lawfully elected government of the Anguilla Revolution they wrote that the attempt to overthrow Bradshaw and his deputy, Paul then Premier Robert Bradshaw, the Bradshaw on June 10th 1967, was the brainchild of Ronald Webster and Southwell, and taking them to St. Kitts-Nevis-Anguilla leader a prominent Kittitian politician, Political Leader of the People’s Action Anguilla; the announcement by remained strong and resolute. Movement, Dr. William V. Herbert Jr. Ruby Gumbs, over radio station “I was in awe of the physical According to their publication: “It (June 10th 1967) had two principal ZIZ in St Kitts, that the new and moral courage of this objectives which were interrelated: Firstly, the defence of the Anguilla Premier was the prominent Kittitian gentleman (Bradshaw). Both his Revolution. Secondly, the overthrow of Robert Bradshaw’s government politician; the demolition of the moral and physical courage were and its replacement by one sympathetic to Anguilla’s cause. Defence Force Camp; the capture tested sorely in the wake of 10th Ronald Webster, leader of the Anguilla Revolution, was fearful of an of the Police Headquarters; the June, 1967. Because when details invasion from St. Kitts and reasoned that the best way of preventing it destruction of the Power Station; of the plot were revealed, it turned was to attack St. Kitts before St. Kitts attacked Anguilla. the blowing up of the fuel depot out that he (Bradshaw) was, to be On the other hand, the sole objective of the prominent Kittitian and the capture of the Revenue humiliated, put on trial and politician was the removal of Premier Bradshaw. To this end, he thought it expedient to use the ‘armed might’ and revolutionary fervour of the Anguillian people to assist him. It was not difficult for him and Webster to join forces because both of them had goals, which, they envisaged, could be accomplished by defeating their common enemy: Bradshaw. Detailed plans for the attack were worked out in Anguilla, St. Kitts and St. Thomas, Virgin Islands. They were fine tuned in Anguilla. The authors quote Clarence Rogers: “[The prominent Kittitian politician] discussed the details … with me again in Anguilla around 7th June. He came by mother’s house, in East End, between 6:30 pm and 7:00 pm, where he sat on her bed and drew a plan showing where the men should land and the places to attack.” Whilst in Anguilla, the prominent Kittitian politician also discussed the plans with Joshua Gumbs who claimed: “At about 10 o’clock one morning in early June 1967 [he] passed by Lewis Haskins machine shop, in Corito, where I was doing repair work on some engines and asked me 6 - NEWS - The Labour Spokesman FRIDAY, JUNE 11TH 2010 Everybody needs a Nurse Nurses in the Caribbean have advanced an innovative strategy to retain competent nurses, and at the same time, respect the rights of professionals to choose where they want to live and work. The strategy called “managed migration” is in response to the severe nursing shortage. The nursing shortage in the Caribbean region is a major challenge to the delivery of safe, efficient and effective health services. It is likely to be intensified by the continuing and aggressive recruitment of highly trained, competent Caribbean nurses by developed countries including the United Kingdom, the United States and Canada. Imminent political developments such as the Free Trade Area of the Americas (FTA) and the General Agreement of Trade and Tariffs (GATTS) Agreement are also likely to further worsen the region’s nursing shortage (Howard, 2005). The impact of the nursing shortage on the English-speaking Caribbean is demonstrated by the following facts according to the International Centre on Nurse Migration (ICNM, 2010) demand for nurses in the English-speaking Caribbean will increase due to the heath needs of the aging population. Under current education and labour market conditions, however, supply will slightly decrease. As a result, the World Bank expects that the unmet demand for nurses will more than triple during the next 15 years-from 3,300 nurses in 2006 to 10,700 nurses in 2025. Data suggests that about 21,500 English-speaking CARICOM-trained nurses are working in Canada, the United Kingdom and the United States. That is three times higher than the workforce in the English-speaking CARICOM. Between 2002 and 2006, more than 1,800 nurses left the region to work abroad. Although emigration has recently decreased, the analysis indicates that the recent decline in emigration is the result of changes in immigration policies abroad, rather than lessened interest in working abroad. The study reports that wage differentials are a key factor in nurse colleagues in the other English- affected nurses’ complaints. The leave on completion decision to migration, within 95% of Jamaican nurses reporting that a speaking CARICOM countries. affected nurses can all relate to this • Others are near retirement better salary was the key motivation. Other work-related factors such as They need the same opportunities sad but continuous treatment. She age and see no reason to leave work environment and career development opportunities were also found and they do have the has now started a campaign to be important. qualifications and experience to against God’s beautiful creation The college graduates nurses The English-speaking CARICOM includes Antigua and Barbuda, deliver a high level of health care known only to the descendants of every year and there is hardly a the Bahamas, Barbados, Belize, Dominica, Grenada, Guyana, Jamaica, to the population of St. Kitts. But female Africans , (our African shift that has three (3) staff nurses. Montserrat, St. Kitts and Nevis, St. Lucia, St. Vincent and the Grenadines the nurses here suffer even more heritage of beautiful wide hips and Nurses have continuously and Trinidad and Tobago. at the hands of the Director of voluptuous bottoms) the nurses’ made complaints concerning the According to PAHO/CPC, 2001, focus interviews were conducted to Institutional Nursing Services anatomy (bottoms) stating, ‘your DINS’ treatment of the staff but learn from nurses the real reasons for leaving their present job. Responses (DINS). bottoms are not professional, they they have reached deaf ears or so obtained from the focus interviews included: The nurses here in St. Kitts are too big.’ Can nurses create their we believe. No one has ever taken • Financial (poor remuneration) also desire an environment in own anatomy? On other occasions nurses seriously, at least in St. • Working conditions (poor infrastructure, inadequate supplies, which they can work without fear she has even dismissed them Kitts but look around when the inadequate maintenance of equipment, security problems) of being ridiculed from the DINS. because of their makeup and public comes to hospital for care • Limited opportunities for professional development Nowhere in the above reports were hairstyles. As females there is a there is hardly any nurse to be • Lack of promotional opportunities (no job tenure) any statements made indicating psychological effect when we look seen on the units. Patients • Non-involvement in the decision-making process that the nurses who migrated left in the mirror and can see that the complain every day that they do • Management practices (lack of support from supervisors/ because of continuous (daily) image we want to present outside not see the nurses either. As the authority) harassments from the DINS. Since is matching our feelings on the good song goes, Where have all • Unstable economic climate the DINS took office in 1998 far outside. It is presumed by all the nurses gone? There is a saying The nurses also indicated that the conditions that will affect their too many nurses or stalwarts of concerned that the DINS do not ‘nurses eat their young’ and decision of staying in their present jobs are family commitment; nursing in St. Kitts have left the have any or enough administrative looking around it seems that this patriotism; opportunity to contribute; age( some are near retirement); services, the majority were forced duties that demand her energy or is a true saying. fear of the unknown; and the best of two worlds (option to leave at any to retire prematurely. These were attention. All of the units at the The Ministry of Health needs time). nurses who mentored the younger hospitals do not have any policy to look into this serious matter as According to Reid (2010) study results in Guyana, the top reasons nurses and moulded and guided or procedure manuals in which to one of these good days the people given for migration by the nurses included work environment, them into the profession. Before guide the care given to patients. of St. Kitts will go the hospital and professional recognition, conditions of work that relate to the workload the DINS took office in 1998 these This matter in effect will lead to meet no nurses on duty. It will be and the degree of stress nurses work under, poor equipment and supplies, stalwarts of nursing created an the question, what is guiding the because of the treatment incurred and the lack of orientation and in-service education. Reid called for environment within the hospitals practice of the staff in caring for by the DINS. improved workplace conditions such as staffing levels, safety, physical namely, JNF General Hospital, the population and visitors on a It is time the Prime Minister and facilities, supplies and equipment as the key measures in efforts to stem Mary Charles and Pogson whole? This might be a good place other government representatives the flow of migration, coupled with the creation of work environment Hospital where nurses both senior to focus all that energy instead of including the Ministry of Health that foster professional accountability, allowing nurses autonomy in and junior staff genuinely wasting it and making the staff and Environment SERIOUSLY decision-making with respect to the nursing profession. She also respected and loved each other. miserable. Perhaps this is why the SERIOUSLY reconsider the DINS’ suggests: Presently, the environment at the staff uses ‘artificial sick days’ to position. The qualification of • The establishment of staffing patterns and blueprints for the hospitals is no better than a war recover from her continuous DINS does not have to include health care facilities in line with identified needs and organisational zone where the captain is the DINS onslaught. training or education in nursing. philosophy. as she ensures that her menacing The few nurses that stay are The individual should be anyone • Initiating structures, systems and protocols to facilitate presence is never far. She has there because of the following with a sound administrative maintenance of care standards with centres of excellence in the hospitals, created an environment where reasons: background with proven health centres and schools of using support by evidence-based practices there is no longer love and caring • Awaiting their children’s credentials and experience who • Improving appointment processes, including reducing the ‘wait amongst the staff only bitterness graduation to migrate respects people’s rights and also period’ and tug of wars for power. • Young and have children has a caring attitude towards staff • Making salaries commensurate with the level of nursing education She has even used her power to support and mortgage to pay members. and experience to stop nurses’ increment and has • Empowering themselves by The nurses in St. Kitts are no different from their other nursing been successful despite the studying online with plans to Part II continues next week. The Labour Spokesman FRIDAY, JUNE 11TH 2010 - NEWS - 7 2010. other details of the VAT are and supposed to be educated) who Nothing the PAM did not succeed in not waste people’s time with engage in such tactics and resort frustrating the Government over public consultations and Town to the habit of imputing improper the matter of the Social Security Hall Meetings. motives to Dr. Denzil Douglas Government does Scheme or over the issue of the You see, dear reader, nothing seem to become annoyed and Electoral Reform Process. So PAM the Government does will ever upset when they are referred to as and its allies in the CCM are trying please or satisfy PAM. If no public dangerous, hypocrites, political will ever please or hard, every week, to frustrate the consultations were being held, the opportunists and wolves in government over the matter of the Government would have been sheep’s clothing. But they should satisfy PAM VAT. criticised. Now that we are going not. They should remember what Although the members of the through a process of public the Holy Bible says at Matthew CCM/PM Coalition do not have consultations, the Government is 7:1-2: By: The Thinking Citizen proper and adequate knowledge of being criticised. “Judge not, that you be not the details of the VAT, yet still they PAM and its allies are judged. For with what judgement I support the view that in a Democracy the citizens of that Democracy criticise it mercilessly every week, continuing to play their nasty game you judge, you will be judged; and should not be afraid of the Government. Citizens should criticise the and put their own partisan political of trying to frustrate the with the measure you use, it will Government, if necessary, for genuine, honest and sincere reasons. Not spin on what they think they know Government. It has been realised be measured back to you”. Every for partisan political reasons. or understand of the VAT. that some of the most vocal judgement that a person makes Citizens should ask questions of the government and not impute The Government has put out a members of the CCM/PAM becomes a basis for his or her own improper motives, or ask questions of the “Have you stopped beating WHITE PAPER. The CCM/PAM Coalition have not studied the judgement. your mother? Answer YES, or NO type of variety.” Coalition has a problem with that. White Paper on the VAT and I also adhere to the view that the citizens should be fair and just and They say that the Government neither do they attend Town Hall even-handed and criticise objectively, impartially, and extrinsically should have named the document Meetings to be educated, whichever government is in power and not just the government of the a GREEN PAPER. They say that enlightened and informed. No! party that they do not support. the White Paper outlines a fait They resort to their traditional Too often persons criticise unfairly and unjustly the government of accopli and all this business of tactics of calling-in on our regular the party which they do not support. And such persons are accused of public consultations and Town local Radio talk Show Programmes being bias, prejudiced, one-sided and intolerant, they reply that as a Hall Meetings is just a waste of where they make lengthy citizen they have the right to criticise the government. people’s time as the Government comments based on ignorance, But surely no citizen has the right to criticise a government ignorantly, has decided already on the rates after which they then ask wrongfully, mischievously and for purely partisan political reasons. and other details of the VAT. questions. You see dear reader, Every citizen who wants to criticise a government’s policy or Some PAMites have said that such tactics are designed to programme must first make it his bounden duty to understand fully and the Government should have put confuse and confound and mislead completely the policy or programme in question. No one who prides out a definitive paper telling the the public. himself as being reliable and responsible would want to criticise public what the exact rates and The people (some of whom are something that he only half-understands. Democracy is a political system in which every citizen has rights and duties. Very often we think only of exercising our rights and not of carrying out our duties. We not only have a right to criticise the government. We also have a duty to see that our criticism is honest, just and truthful. We ought not to criticise a government on the basis of incomplete information, rumours and speculation. What is becoming clearer to more and more people as time goes by is that PAM is still very much committed to its original policy of frustrating the Labour Party Government., as we know PAM launched a massive effort to frustrate the Labour Party Government over the matter of the establishment and operation of the Social Security Scheme. That was followed-up many years later by attempts to derail and destroy the Electoral Reform Process. When PAM realised that all its efforts were coming to naught, the PAMites rushed to the High Court to seek Injunction after Injunction. When certain cases were being heard in the High Court, the PAMites were seen to be rejoicing greatly and were also praying that the Governor- General, the Prime Minister and Dr. Dennis Merchant would be committed to prison for Contempt of Court. Thanks to God and to the justice of our legal system the Governor- General, the Prime Minister and Dr. Dennis Merchant, former Attorney- General have not been committed to prison. The fact that His Excellency, the Governor-General, was not committed to prison seems to have angered failed PAM political candidate Mr. Glenroy Blanchette for he is reported to have said, among other things, that PAM would sack the Governor-General as soon as PAM is voted into power on January 25, 8 - HEALTH FEATURE - The Labour Spokesman FRIDAY, JUNE 11TH 2010 Overtreated: More medical care isn’t always better

rate. By LAURAN NEERGAARD, AP Medical Writer antibiotics for ear pain. exam turned up no neurologic red Later this year, the National ___ flags like weakness or eye Lauran Neergaard, Ap Medical Writer Mon Jun 7, Institutes of Health will begin a Care for the dying is often a problems, but seeing the 12:00 am ET major study to see if adding a powerful illustration of treatment guidelines helped reassure the newer technology — a type of going too far. WASHINGTON – More medical care won’t necessarily make you man. fetal EKG already used in Europe Texas author Liza Ely had lined healthier — it may make you sicker. It’s an idea that technology-loving _An American Medical — to the heart-rate monitor would up hospice care for her 93-year- Americans find hard to believe. Association journal, Archives of better identify which babies really old mother, Verna Burnett, as she Anywhere from one-fifth to nearly one-third of the tests and Internal Medicine, just began a are struggling and need rapid lived her last days with Alzheimer’s treatments we get are estimated to be unnecessary, and avoidable care is “Less is More” series to educate delivery. and heart failure. Yet when Burnett costly in more ways than the bill: It may lead to dangerous side effects. doctors about the risks of ___ developed an irregular heartbeat, It can start during birth, as some of the nation’s increasing C-sections overused treatments. Undertreatment was in the the care provider at her Tyler, are triggered by controversial fetal monitors that signal a baby is in First up: Studies saying more headlines over the past year as the Texas, nursing home trouble when really everything’s fine. than half of the 100 million-plus Obama administration and recommended seeing a It extends to often futile intensive care at the end of the life. prescriptions for the strongest Congress wrestled with legislation cardiologist, to have a tube In between: stomach acid suppressors — to get better care to millions who threaded through blood vessels to _Americans get the most medical radiation in the world, much of it proton pump inhibitors such as lack it. her heart to check it out. from repeated CT scans. Too many scans increase the risk of cancer. Nexium — go to people who don’t The flip side, overtreatment, is “We were speechless,” Ely _Thousands who get stents for blocked heart arteries should have need something that powerful. a big contributor to runaway health said. “We asked what could be tried medication first. That puts them at unnecessary risk care costs. Yet it’s one that done if something showed up on _Doctors prescribe antibiotics tens of millions of times for viruses of side effects, including bone lawmakers, wary of being accused the test.” such as colds that the drugs can’t help. fractures and infections. of rationing, largely avoided in the The response: “Nothing, _As major health groups warn of the limitations of prostate cancer _This summer, the journal new health care law. Included were really.” screening, even in middle age, one-third of men over 75 get routine PSA Annals of Internal Medicine modest steps — studies to Ely said the family refused the tests despite guidelines that say most are too old to benefit. Millions of begins publishing American compare which treatments work “painful, expensive and women at low risk of cervical cancer get more frequent Pap smears than College of Physicians’ guidelines best, some Medicare financial unnecessary test.” recommended; millions more have been screened even after losing the for “high-value, cost-conscious incentives — to push higher- Congress’ health care cervix to a hysterectomy. care.” quality, lower-cost care. overhaul initially included a _Back pain stands out as the No. 1 overtreated condition, from _To increase patients’ savvy, “Physicians get up every day provision that would have repeated MRI scans that can’t pinpoint the trouble to spine surgery on about a dozen health centers with the good intentions of authorized Medicare to pay people who could have gotten better without it. About one in five who around the country are testing wanting to do what’s best for their doctors for counseling patients gets that first back operation will wind up having another in the next “shared decision-making.” That patients,” said Dr. David Goodman interested in end-of-life options. decade. process uses plain-English guides, of the Dartmouth Institute for The provision died in the hue and Overtreatment means someone could have fared as well or better often DVDs, to explain the Health Policy. “We also live in cry after Sarah Palin dubbed the with a lesser test or therapy, or maybe even none at all. Avoiding it is less advantages and disadvantages of environments where there are effort “death panels,” a charge about knowing when to say no, than knowing when to say, “Wait, doc, test and treatment options. Given strong financial incentives to named 2009 political “Lie of the I need more information!” full information, patients choose a deliver certain types of care. We Year” by the nonpartisan fact- The Associated Press combed hundreds of pages of studies and less aggressive approach than get well-paid for doing checking organization PolitiFact. quizzed dozens of specialists to examine the nation’s most overused doctors initially recommend about procedures. We get paid relatively Rep. Earl Blumenauer, D-Ore., practices. Medical groups are starting to get the message. Efforts are 20 percent of the time, says Dr. poorly for spending time with said he plans to reintroduce his under way to help doctors ratchet back avoidable care and help patients Michael Barry of the nonprofit patients and helping them make idea. take an unbiased look at the pros and cons of different options before Foundation for Informed Medical choices.” “Today there is no guarantee choosing one. Decision-Making. Where you live plays a role. that people will get the care they “This is not, I repeat not, rationing,” said Dr. Steven Weinberger of “Where I think no one in the Two decades of research from the want when they are incapacitated the American College of Physicians, which this summer begins publishing Consumer Reports age would go respected Dartmouth Atlas of or in those final stages of life. The recommendations on overused tests, starting with low back pain. to the car lot and say, ‘I’m going Health Care shows that in parts of default is sometimes the most It’s trying to strike a balance, to provide appropriate care rather than to let the dealer figure out what the country, Medicare pays painful, the most intrusive, the the most care. Rare are patients who recognize they’ve crossed that line. car I want or need,’ now we are double or triple the price to treat most frightening treatment — “Yet let me tell you, with additional tests and procedures comes taking a little of that spirit to the people with the same illnesses. whether or not that is what people significant harm,” said Dr. Bernard Rosof, who heads projects by the doctor’s office,” he said. The differences are not fully want,” he told the AP. nonprofit National Quality Forum and an American Medical Association explained by big cities’ higher cost ___ panel to identify and decrease overuse. of living or populations that are New efforts are beginning to “It’s patient education that’s going to be extremely important if we’re poorer, older or sicker. How much push back against overtreatment: going to make this happen, so people begin to understand less is often care someone gets is a main reason, _In Minnesota, the influential better,” he said. yet Dartmouth’s data shows health cooperative HealthPartners Not even doctors’ families are immune. people in pricier areas don’t saw use of MRIs and radiation- A hospital appropriately did six CT scans to check Dr. Steven necessarily fare better. heavy CTs growing between 15 Birnbaum’s 22-year-old daughter for injury after she was hit by a car. But Dartmouth’s check of 2005 percent and 18 percent a year. So the next day, Molly had an abdominal scan repeated as a precaution Medicare data found that during the insurer began a new program: despite having no symptoms. When a doctor ordered still another, “I their last six months of life, older National radiology guidelines pop blew a gasket,” said the New Hampshire radiologist, who put a stop to adults in Boise, Idaho, spent 5.3 up on each patient’s electronic more. days in the hospital compared with medical record whenever a doctor ___ 17 days in Miami. orders a scan. It’s not a There are numerous reasons that one of three U.S. births now is by Fee-for-service care and local requirement, but a gentle reminder cesarean, but Dr. Alex Friedman blames some on an imprecise monitor habits aren’t the only drivers. of when such tests are strapped to laboring women. Too often, he has sliced open a mother’s Fear of malpractice lawsuits recommended. abdomen fearing the worst, only to pull out a pink, screaming bundle. “has everything to do with it,” said In two years and counting, “Everyone knows it’s a bad test,” said Friedman of the Hospital of Dr. Angela Gardner, president of HealthPartners estimates it the University of Pennsylvania. “You haven’t done the patient a big the American College of avoided 20,000 unnecessary tests, service by doing an unnecessary surgery.” Emergency Physicians, whose preventing dangerous radiation Electronic fetal monitors record changes in the baby’s heart rate, a members face intense pressure to exposure and saving $14 million. possible sign of too little oxygen. They became a tradition — now used overtest in the life-and-death Providing the guidelines helps in 85 percent of births — years before research could prove how well chaos of the ER. doctors deal with patients who they work. Nor is there always clear demand a scan, says medical Guidelines issued last summer, aiming to help doctors better interpret evidence for one therapy choice director Dr. Pat Courneya. He which tests are worrisome, acknowledge the monitors haven’t reduced over another. It can be faster to recently examined a young man deaths or cerebral palsy. But they do increase the chances of a C-section. give in to a patient’s demand for who wanted a brain CT because While they should be used in high-risk women, the guidelines say the medicine than to explain why, for of dizziness. Courneya’s physical low-risk could fare as well if a nurse regularly checked the baby’s heart example, a child doesn’t need The Labour Spokesman FRIDAY, JUNE 11TH 2010 - NEWS - 9 My hope and my desire are that Senior Minister Harris the national community would be even more supportive of our Says Enthusiasm And farmers by giving preference to local fruits, vegetables, meats and juices. The government itself will Commitment Of Farmers try to be more responsive to our farmers concerns” Senior Minister Must Be Matched With Harris said. Dr Harris was accompanied by Ashton Stanley, Director of Greater Support Agriculture, Thomas Jackson, Senior Minister, Dr the Hon Timothy Harris, toured farms of over Crops Programme Leader, Sherilita twenty five farmers around St Kitts on Wednesday to garner a better Dore-Tyson, Assistant Secretary, understanding of the reality on the ground for farmers. Dr Harris said Dr Tracey Challenger, Chief Dr the Hon Timothy Harris The Capisterre Farms is the that tour was very insightful and productive. Veterinary Officer, Allistair Association, Deborah Hodge most recent mix farm being set up “I found great enthusiasm and commitment among all farmers to toil Edwards, Agricultural Officer, and (Tabernacle), Capisterre Farms, by the Department of Agriculture. inspite of several challenges they face. I was impressed by the wide several extension officers. Among Aaron Hodge (Sandy Point), When fully established it should range of vegetables and fruits on the farms. I anticipate this will be a the farmers visited were Keithly Denise Gallard, Uriel Heyliger result in sustainable outputs of good year for sweet potatoes, carrots, herbs, thymes, peppers, Armstrong, Otis Jeffers (Cayon), (Sandy Point), Owen Daniel vegetables and fruits from a pineapples, pumpkin, wax apples, and carambola”. The livestock farmers Melvina Morris (Phillips), (Sandy Point) and Valmond Rogers seventy acre commercial type are equally committed. Mansion Farm Growers (Lamberts). farm.

Labour will be discussed in the governmental organizations, between 14.00-14.45 hundreds World day against child International Labour high level panels, media events, of local school children will be Conference which is presently awareness raising campaigns, joined by the Mayor of Geneva, labour, 12 June 2010 - meeting in Geneva. Following cultural performances and other Ms Sandrine Salerno, Mr. an introduction by the ILO public events. In keeping with Charles Beer, Conseiller d’Etat, Director-General a panel of the theme for the Day, many ILO officials and visiting GO FOR THE GOAL: government, employers and events will have a football Conference delegates to workers spokespersons will focus. participate in a “Children’s End Child labour discuss the report’s findings For more information on solidarity event” at the Place The annual World Day against Child labour on June 12 will prior to a general discussion of World Day events, reports, des Nations. This event is this year put the spotlight on the need for urgent national and the report. background and other organized by “Le Respect, ça international steps to accelerate action against child labour. World Day Against Child materials, see http:// change la Vie” community Coinciding with the opening of the football world cup, the theme Labour 2010 Events www.ilo.org/ipec/ association, in cooperation with for this year’s World Day is “Go for the goal-end child labour”. World Day events will be Campaignandadvocacy/ the ILO. Children and local The goal of eliminating the worst forms of child labour by 2016 held in more than 60 countries. WDACL/WorldDay2010/ civic leaders will gather around was the major focus of a recent Global Conference against Child Events around the world will lang—en/index.htm a football goal to “go for the Labour held in The Hague. involve governments, In Geneva, in addition to goal against child labour” and On June 11 the ILO’s recently launched Global Report on Child employers and workers, other events in the International show the “Red card against UN organizations and non- Labour Conference, on June 11 child labour”. SO TELL ME By: Jean Thomas Threading a needle Recently a button came off of a skirt I was wearing. So I thought I would apply the old adage “a stitch in time saves nine” and almost immediately headed for my sewing kit with needle, thread, scissors and a thimble. Well, I have to tell you it took me what seemed like forever before I could get the needle threaded. I can still recall the ‘thread and needle game’ I participated in many years ago. It was really a race that was played in pairs. One remained stationary holding the needle and the other would have the thread. On the count of three the person holding the thread would run up to his partner and without holding his partner’s hand, threaded the needle. Upon completion the runner would run as fast as he or she could with the threaded needle back to the starting point. The first person to arrive back at the starting point won the ‘thread and needle race.” At that time I had perfect sight, the hands were steady and the feet light with no weight to worry about. Compared to then, I found it challenging now that I am a little older to thread a needle especially if the hole is small, and I dare say I am not alone. So tell me, when was the last time you tried threading a needle? Did you get the needle threaded on the first attempt? If you did, it means that you are well under forty years of age. Thank goodness that someone thought of a little device to assist people like me, to get the needle threaded. 10 - NEWS - The Labour Spokesman FRIDAY, JUNE 11TH 2010 human emphasis where dignity and Ecuador, Ricardo Patiño, took the OAS Foreign Ministers respect for the fundamental rights of the opportunity to share with the delegates individual must condition every piece of some of the concrete actions of legitimate migration legislation,” Minister strengthening peace and cooperation that speak at 40th General Rodas added that “the Member States Ecuador and Peru have implemented in would have to legislate taking into the last decade. “They are friendship Assembly of the OAS account that we share a geography and mechanisms that concretely and not only BASSETERRE, ST. KITTS, JUNE continuity and synergy with the ongoing common values and recognize that each rhetorically, allow us to speak of 8TH 2010 (CUOPM) – St. Kitts and work of the OAS,” and asserted that day we are more interdependent.” progress in the implementation of Nevis’ Deputy Prime Minister and “true security cannot exist without In her speech, the Secretary for effective peace zones,” he said, adding Minister of Foreign Affairs, Hon. Sam peace, and peace in a society such as External Relations of Mexico, Patricia that among said efforts is humanitarian Condor was among 30 foreign ministers, ours is unattainable without the Espinosa Castellano, focused on the demining, health care and cross-border vice ministers and ambassadors at the cooperation that we continue to forge work of the OAS. “Our Organization security. Second Plenary Session of the 40th with our multilateral and bilateral continues to be indispensable to shore The Minister of Foreign Affairs of General Assembly of the Organisation partners.” up democratic life in our hemisphere,” Colombia, Jaime Bermúdez Merizalde, of American States (OAS). The Minister of Foreign Affairs of she said, pointing out the interest of the spoke about the fight against drug Representatives of Saint Vincent and the Dominican Republic, Carlos Morales countries in “having a strong OAS, with trafficking, organized crime and national the Grenadines, Dominican Republic, Troncoso, said that the Declaration of capacity for action, whose work security. In his speech he rejected coups Canada, Chile, Brazil, Guatemala, Lima they look forward to adopt “clearly converges on regional and sub-regional d’état and “physical or verbal” Mexico, Jamaica, Argentina, Ecuador, touches a sensitive nerve in Latin efforts in favor of democracy.” interventionism, calling it Colombia, Suriname, Nicaragua, United America and the Caribbean, the nerve Regarding the same subject, the “unacceptable.” Furthermore, he said his States, El Salvador, Bolivia and Uruguay of security. To place this issue on the Secretary of State of the United States, country “is committed to a peace zone, spoke in the session, which was chaired table responds perfectly to the Hillary Clinton, said that under the but for it to be a zone of peace and by the Minister of Foreign Affairs of preoccupations expressed and caused leadership of President Obama her security there must be a full commitment Peru, José Antonio García Belaunde. by the sporadic tensions linked to country has renewed a “robust with democracy, where there is The central theme of the meeting, security and the need to overcome multilateral diplomacy” and as part of institutional independence, civil “Peace, Security and Cooperation in the them.” that initiative supports the OAS as the freedoms, effective transparency and Americas,” was addressed, as well as Afterwards, the Permanent “foremost multilateral organization of the security for all.” With those words, the the national, regional and continental Representative of Canada to the OAS, hemisphere.” She explained that this Minister suggested the strengthening of initiatives undertaken to promote peace Graeme Clarke, on behalf of his vision is based on the fact that today the application of the Inter-American and security. country’s Minister of State of Foreign “the OAS’s goals of strengthening Democratic Charter. The dialogue began with the Affairs for the Americas, Peter Kent, democratic institutions, safeguarding On other issues, the Minister of intervention of the Minister of Foreign spoke of the strengthening of peace and human rights, promoting inclusive Foreign Affairs and Culture of Bolivia, Affairs, National Security, Labor, security in the hemisphere as “one of development, and enhancing David Choquehuanca, focused his Immigration and Social Security of Saint the essential objectives of the OAS.” multidimensional security are more speech on the subject of nuclear Kitts and Nevis, Sam Condor, who said In this context, he announced a new important than ever.” disarmament, the limitation of weapons that “conflict, violence and citizen safety partnership between Canada and the Along these lines, Secretary Clinton and the problem of small arms and light are ultimately governance, security and OAS that seeks to expand the OAS’s proposed three steps to strengthen the weapons (SALW) “that seriously development issues,” adding that he is role as facilitator and mediator in the hemispheric organization: refocus the affects the region and causes huge satisfied with the fact that the OAS removal of landmines.” institution on its core mission of damage, of all types, to our societies and addresses these issues. The subject of immigration was also advancing strong democratic in particular to the region.” In that sense, For his part, the Deputy Prime part of the debate between the institutions; work to reform the OAS he asserted that his country is committed Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ministers. The Minister of Foreign budget considering that the current path “to help achieve agreements that allow Commerce and Trade of Saint Vincent Affairs of Guatemala, Haroldo Rodas is “fiscally unsustainable”; and moving the development of an appropriate and the Grenadines, Hon. Louis S. Melgar, said his country “privileges the ahead with the implementation of the answer to this global problem, which Straker, said the theme chosen for the exhaustive review of the situation of Inter-American Democratic Charter. must be confronted jointly and by every 2010 Assembly “allows for some migration in the hemisphere to have a The Minister of Foreign Affairs of state according to their common but diverse responsibilities.” Finally, the Uruguayan Minister of Foreign Affairs, Luis Almagro Lemes, urged the member countries of the OAS “to continue working actively to strengthen cooperation, promote constant dialogue on the main challenges faced by hemispheric peace.” Placing special emphasis on the promotion of peace. Minister Almagro pointed out that “the commitment of continuing to promote a culture of peace and promoting education for peace in the countries of the region constitutes an inescapable imperative for the strengthening of the democratic system.” The various interventions of the Ministers coincided on subjects such as organized crime, drug trafficking, violence and the strengthening of the Inter-American Democratic Charter, among others. A large part of the representatives took the opportunity to congratulate the Secretary General for his recent reelection as head of the OAS. Photo: Second Plenary Session of the OAS (Photo is courtesy of the OAS) The Labour Spokesman FRIDAY, JUNE 11TH 2010 - NEWS - 11

“So far the response has been Anglican Church hosts great,” he said about the level of support, “I expect to see more food fair to aid in clock people as the day continue,” Hobson said while speaking to this tower building paper. The Arch Deacon of the church, Rev. Valentine Hodge, restoration gave details about the building project being undertaken By Melissa Amsterdam presently. He said: “We have been doing The proceeds of the St. George’s Anglican Church’s annual Food some repairs on the church’s clock Fair will be used for the ongoing building fund to restore the clock tower which everybody hears every hour of the church located on Cayon Street, Basseterre. on the hour. Following that we The fair which was held last Saturday, June 5th, on the lawn of the have undertaken a job to do some Church’s Parish Hall (the Old Girl’s School), brought out members of the repairs on the tower”. church as well as charitable community members to savor the array of “We thought of restoring the A picture of the historic World Heritage Site, the St. George’s delectable dishes displayed at some five stalls: The Mother’s Union, tower so that tourists can go up Anglican Church. Anglican Church Women Association (ACWA), International Stall, as well as locals – Kittitians and Confectionary Stall, National Stall. Nevisians – and see the beautiful The Deacon remarked about the beautiful view of Basseterre seen at Also on hand was a solid bar stocked with a wide selection of local sights that can be beheld from the the top of the tower. He mentioned that the present view when compared drinks to quench the thirst of fair goers. tower,” he said about the historic with what could have been seen a hundred years ago – in historic pictures There was a spread of local dishes. The selection ranged from site which was declared a heritage – one could see how much Basseterre has really broadened. The environs, conchie, monkey stew, black pudding, souse, goat water, along with a site here in St. Kitts, on par with he said, are now quite elaborate. stall giving patrons a chance to savor the National Dish. Brimstone Hill Fortress and In his estimation, the Deacon said that the tower is the tallest building The big thing this year at the Food Fair was said to be the now widely National Park. in Basseterre with a 70-80 feet climb which can be undertaken by the known and spoken of Monkey Stew. According to the reviews of some It is hoped that the tower be adventurous at heart. patrons the dish is very tasty and highly recommended. ready for the next tourist season He described it as a rather cozy stone stairwell, which leads the way Mr. Michael Hobson, who is on the event’s Organizing Committee beginning this October. The through a three floor climb, where anyone can enjoy the available and who also shares the responsibility of being the church’s Treasurer repairs will conclude shortly, only picturesque views of Basseterre. gave an overview of the day’s event. the windows are left to be done. Although it is a fund raising event, the Deacon said that the most The Food Fair is normally held on the last Saturday in May annually, There will be a fee to enter the important aspect is fostering of fellowship amongst the members of the but the date was changed Hobson explained. tower. congregation.

He pointed out that when will the lengthy and complicated Traffic someone is injured, a convoy of legal process in the event of medical personnel is deployed to fatalities while some injured REFLECTIONS ON LIFE accidents aid that individual, all of which persons may feel abandoned by incur costs. society and take the law into their In order to create good In terms of the financial impact, own hands. relationships … taking a toll “death may mean the loss of a Dr. Martin also gave some eye bread winner, the loss of a opening statistics of the effects of • With your mind, think about what you have to learn from others, contributor to Social Security – serious traffic accidents globally. on • With your eyes, look into the good qualities of others, which affects all of us,” the CMO “Up to 2007 1.2 million died as • With your words, recognize, value and appreciate their insightfully explained. a result of traffic accidents. Traffic accomplishments, economy, Also of consequence, accidents was the ninth leading • With your actions, cooperate and do something for others. according to Dr. Martin, is the cost cause of death in 2004 and the says Chief of hospital services. World Health Organization (WHO) If you think you can do something alone, either because you don’t “Government spent EC$18 estimates that it will be the fourth trust others million to keep JNF, Pogson and leading cause of death in 2013. Medical to do it or because you feel you are the most qualified … Mary Charles Hospitals open in They also estimate that up to 50 you will always be busy doing everything, you will be unhappy with 2008” Dr. Martin said in his data million people are injured from others because they are not doing what you want, you will be dissatisfied. Officer presentation. traffic accidents,” Dr. Martin said It is more effective to invest your time in training and developing From that information Dr. concerning global statistics By Melissa Amsterdam others. There is greater success in cooperation. Martin worked out it costs EC$2, gathered by WHO. * Dr. Patrick Martin, Chief 000 per hour to keep the hospitals Dr. Martin adamantly spoke The great enemy of peace is ego. Ego makes you judge others and Medical Officer (CMO) of the open. If someone is injured about ways in which to prevent think about them in an unkind way. It makes you force others to do what Federation, at a TDC Group of seriously it is calculated that EC$3, serious traffic accidents which you want. In this way you forget you are a student and that you are here Companies Drivers Education 000 per hour is what is spent to could potentially lead to fatalities. to learn. Seminar on May 30th, spoke on work on that person, which shows “For every dollar spent on a Instead of learning, if you start giving advice, telling people what how the high incidence of traffic an obvious deficit. motorcycle helmet can save $32 in they should do and trying to change them, you are forgetting an important related accidents are taking a Another sobering fact pointed medical costs,” Dr. Martin said lesson in life. You can only change yourself, not others. devastating toll on the economy. out by Dr. Martin is that 92 cents giving the statistics of a US study. * “The number of serious of every dollar spent at the hospital He went on to say that child A sensible person knows that it is a waste of time and energy to get accidents is increasing. There has is paid by taxes. protection is also vital. Protective angry. Effort will then have to be made to reconstruct that relationship. been a doubling of serious “The high cost areas of the gears for children such as seat It is much more useful to breathe deeply, pay attention to your attitude accidents in 2008 and 2009 hospital are the Emergency Room, belts and car seats are life savers. and answer without rushing. compared to 2006 and 2007,” Operating Theatre and the He prohibited driving under In this way, improve and strengthen your relationship with others. stated Dr. Martin. Intensive Care Unit”. the influence, speeding and Create trust and your mistakes will be forgiven. This is a strain on response There is also the psychological promotes the use of seat belts. * agencies which include: Medical, impact, Dr. Martin remarked, “We need to reduce the strain One of the principal reasons for fear in our society is that we hear so Police, Fire and Rescue – the “Persons who are personally on our already over stretched much bad news about violence and conflict. Try changing the theme of primary response agencies – and impacted must go through an healthcare,” he urged the your conversation and start talking about what life gives you. Insurance who come on scene to adjustment if they have lost a limb. evening’s seminar participants. 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School and Sandy Point Cultural High, Basseterre Senior High and Washington instrument revival Archibald High ranged from ages 8-14. a success says The workshop’s completion saw the attendance of many local organizer high profile cultural By Melissa Amsterdam instrumentalists and the presence of the workshop’s The International House Museum and Edgar Challenger sponsors Mr. Alphonso Library was the centre of a true cultural revival. This was at Bridgewater of the National the completion of the fife, banjo, and guitar quatro work Olympic Association, hop held from April 26th to May 22nd. Permanent Secretary in the Organizer of the event, Winston ‘Zack’ Nesbit, said that Ministry of Education, Mr. of all the workshops he has hosted the cultural instrument Osmond Petty. revival workshop has been the most outstanding. Certificates of One of the most outstanding students of the workshop – Tyjon Cogger. The youths who were mainly from St. Paul’s Primary completion, designed by Mr. Glenn Bart of the St. quatro. “I think this workshop Kitts-Nevis Information According to the will serve as a catapult to Service (SKNIS) were also cultural activist, players of other developments and distributed to signify each these instruments are enhancements within such participant in the lacking. projects,” he indicated. programme. “The potential is there, Nesbit’s most immediate The workshop’s from all reports it was project – which is ongoing standards were very high, exceptional” Nesbit – is an adult evening class Nesbit said. The proclaimed mentioned. He pointed out which will feature guitar ‘Doctor of Culture’ stated that the parents of the tutoring. that he was very pleased participants have been a These classes will be with the outcome of that chorus of continuation for held on Tuesdays and workshop that he is the workshop. Thursdays from 6-8 pm. For preparing for a similar Nesbit spoke of the more information, Nesbit can workshop to be hosted this close alignment between be found at the International Summer at the same venue. the workshop and the House Museum and Edgar This particular workshop White Paper passed in Challenger Library located is expected to last six weeks Parliament to facilitate on Church Street, and special emphasis will be educational after school Basseterre. Participants of the cultural instrument workshop strumming away at the quarto and guitar. paid to the banjo and the projects. The Labour Spokesman FRIDAY, JUNE 11TH 2010 - ADVERTISEMENT - 13 Heart Beat drum expo plays an important role in youth development By Melissa Amsterdam

Students of the Tucker Clarke Primary School giving the audience a taste of cultural drumming at Heart Beat. Ministry, who tutors students ranging from Youth development and drumming was primary to high school ages. a key element at the Heart Beat drum “It was started to keep the art form of exposition held last Thursday June 3rd, at drumming alive,” Phipps said, “it was being the Old Boy’s School. realized that folklore was slowly dying and I The Ministry of Tourism ten-year-old came onboard to teach drumming”. Heart Beat programme under the guidance The response to the event was so of Royd Phipps integrated the art form of overwhelming that no empty seat could be cultural drumming and important themes in found. Phipps said he was particularly efforts to cultivate youth development. pleased with the attendance of many The exhibition which was on a stage supportive parents and well-wishers. replicating a thrash house with carved He stated that the goal is to make the animals set the mood for a cultural show unique every year, and believes the awakening. themes addressed this year would have Phipps said: “Even though the emphasis added a touch of individuality to the night’s is on drums I attached to each of the presentation. participating schools a topic that brought Amongst the night’s guests were the awareness to a social problem that children Minister of Culture, Hon. Marcella Liburd, may experience”. the Ministry’s Permanent Secretary, Ms. Phipps listed some of the topics which Sharon Rattan and the Director of Culture, included Anger Management, Importance Mr. Creighton Peucheon. of Reading, Drug Abuse, Honesty, and A line-up of several featured drummers Obesity and said that the art form of from Beach Allen, Irish Town, Tucker Clarke, drumming can be effectively used to Dr. William Connor, Dean Glasford and the overcome some of these challenges. Cotton Thomas Comprehensive School, He also, hopes that the selected topics (formerly known as the Special Education will also have a positive impact on the adults Unit). who attended. Also performing at the night’s successful Heartbeat was started 10 years ago by event were – Okolo Tegramantine Drummers, former Minister of Culture, Hon. Jacinth the St. Kitts-Nevis Defence Force Henry-Martin and since its inception; the Drummers, National Youth Drum Corps, and programme has been lovingly nurtured by Basseterre High School Drummers. Phipps a cultural drum specialist in the

Members of the Okolo Tegramantine Drummers beating away with Royd Phipps at centre. 14 - NEWS - The Labour Spokesman FRIDAY, JUNE 11TH 2010 an impressive crowd gathered to Odyssey Band (out of Nevis) St.Kitts Music Festival relish in the ambiance of fun and brought the curtains down on the togetherness. event with a jam session with its Advertise with us and Culturama joint The visiting artistes from St. many fans and supporters. Kitts were introduced and wetted The Miss Culture Queen the appetite of those in Pageant and the Miss Culture promotion activity- A attendance, by giving a sample of Swimwear Pageant are scheduled what to expect on the World Class for August 1. and July 25. success! St. Kitts Music Festival, slated respectively. June 24-26 at the Warner Park The St. Kitts Music Festival CHARLESTOWN, NEVIS (JUNE 6th 2010): The 2010 Miss Culture Stadium. Committee through its Local Queen and Miss Culture Swimwear Pageant contestants as well as The pageant contestants were Promotion & Marketing Committee national artistes Jah Fire, Pepper Ranks, C-Money and SMI were the also introduced to the public. Chairman – Mr. Lester Ible, would VIPs in a massive islandwide whistle stop in Nevis yesterday afternoon Chairperson of the Miss to thank Mr. Sooty Byron Chairman (Saturday 5th June). Culture Queen Committee, Nicole of Culturama and his committe The event which is being hailed a success, came as a joint promotion Williams-Lawrence encouraged members, through the Queen activity between the St. Kitts Music Festival Local Promotion & the general public to support the Pageant Committe chairperon for Marketing Committee and the Nevis Culturama Pageant Committee. young ladies in the upcoming this collaborative effort. Leading the motorcade was Miss Culture 2009, Masinda Nisbett. beauty events and the Culturama This effort though, would not Several stops were made around the island as the impressive line of on a whole. She also encouraged have been a success if it wasn’t for vehicles came to a halt in areas such as New Castle, Gingerland, Bricklin those in attendance to patronize the support of our Platinum and Pancho’s Bar in Cole Hill - The Pit Stop, where flashing cameras and the St. Kitts Music Festival. sponsor LIME, contributors the many onlookers created an atmosphere of star quality treatment, for Four lucky winners walked Harper’s, Athlete’s Foot, Richie’s both the beauties and artistes alike. away with a Music Festival ticket Diamond Gallery and Xpress Double bubble phone cards compliments LIME (Landline, Internet, for a night of their choice after Events who will be offering for the Mobile and Entertainment) - a longstanding sponsor of the St. Kitts being quizzed about facts on the first time at the St. Kitts Music Music Festival and Nevis Culturama - were distributed to residents who festival and the artistes. Festival, a VIP Experience. had rushed to see the spectacle. The 2009/2010 Culturama One last stop was made in the heart of the city, Charlestown, where Road March Champions, the

feeling calmer and more in control. LIFELINES 3. Control tone and body language – Acts such as ‘eye rolling’, cursing, shouting, and finger pointing, convey negative emotions such as anger, contempt, and disrespect just as much as spoken words do. Try to “LifeLines is a monthly column dedicated to maintain a controlled tone of voice and a relaxed and open posture. Avoid using swear words. addressing issues of mental, behavioural, and social 4. Express your views calmly and respectfully – Explain your thoughts and feelings in a calm and respectful health. The column appears on the 1st weekend of the way. This encourages your significant other to also remain calm, and gives him/her the opportunity to listen month, and is written by professionals in the field of and better understand your point of view. social work, mental health, and community medicine”. 5. Stick to specific issues – Avoid dragging up issues from the past to use as ‘ammunition’ during a disagreement. This confuses the issue and can cause you to lose focus, especially since circumstances surrounding a past issue may be different from the present day complaint. Discuss one specific issue at a time. ‘Fighting Fair’ in Once that issue has been discussed and resolved, try to let it go! 6. Avoid personal attacks – ‘Low-ball’ tactics such as cursing, name-calling, insulting, and personal attacks Relationships not only make the conflict worse, but can affect the relationship long after the argument has passed. Words Whether it’s about doing the dishes, staying out too late, or not do hurt and often linger on in our minds after they have been spoken. Avoid attacking your partner’s personality showing enough affection, conflict is a natural feature of relationships, and sense of worth (e.g, “You just nasty”) and stick to discussing the specific behaviour you would like to see even the happiest and healthiest ones. change (e.g cleaning the house). Conflict is inevitable because no matter how ‘tight’ two people are, 7. Avoid generalizations - Avoid words such as ‘always’ or ‘never’, while expressing your point of view. they are still unique individuals with separate family histories, life Statements such as ‘We never have fun anymore,” or “You always complaining” often make people feel angry experiences, personalities, opinions, feelings, interests and beliefs. When and defensive, since they are usually exaggerations of the truth. People rarely do things one way 100 percent these differences clash, (for example, when girlfriend is a ‘saver’ and of the time, so leave room for error while describing the situation in a more specific way. For example, instead boyfriend is a ‘spender’) then it’s relatively easy for a conflict, such as of saying, “You always coming home late”, you can say, “I feel like you’re home late at least 3 nights out of the an argument, disagreement, or ‘all-out fight’, to occur. week”: Since conflicts are bound to happen anyway, what matters is not the fact that there will be conflict, but how the conflict is handled. When 8. Use ‘I’ instead of ‘you’ language- Sentences that emphasize the word ‘you’, such as “You always making disputes are managed in a calm and respectful manner, individuals have me vex”, “You don’t treat me right”, or “You have a problem”, appear to be ‘throwing blame’ on the other the opportunity to express negative feelings, clarify issues, or seek person for causing some kind of issue in the relationship. This usually makes the conflict worse, since the change to some kind of behaviour. Couples can emerge from these other person feels that they have to defend themselves against the accusation. Instead of ‘you’ language, conflicts with a better understanding of each other and with an improved practice using ‘I’ language, which emphasizes words such ‘I’ and ‘me’, instead of ‘you’. Examples: “Sometimes ability to make their relationships work. When conflicts are not handled I feel like you don’t care for my needs, and it makes me upset”, or “I don’t like it when we fight. It gets me well (for example, with threats, name-calling, or ‘the silent treatment’), worked up”. ‘I’ language shows that you take responsibility for your own feelings and perceptions, instead of then the relationship can quickly deteriorate while anger and resentment placing blame solely on your partner’s behaviour. build up. 9. Focus on the issue, not who is right/wrong – Couples often spend a lot of energy in an argument proving So what are some ways we can ‘fight fair’ in our relationships? their ‘rightness’ and the other person’s ‘wrongness’. Relationships are hardly ever black and white. Instead of ‘fighting to win’, as one quote says, ‘fight for your relationship’. Focus your energies on resolving the Ten Rules for Fighting Fair issue at hand, not on ‘winning the battle’. 1. Listen, and listen well - If you are constantly interrupting, thinking 10. Apologize if necessary – If you feel that you have contributed to a particular issue in your relationship, of your rebuttal, or pacing around the room ‘steuppsing’ while your don’t hesitate to say “I’m sorry’”. This usually has a calming effect on disputes and allows the conflict to partner talks, you are not listening well. Make a concerted effort to move towards resolution. After apologizing, make an effort not to repeat the problem behaviour in the future. actively listen to your partner by staying calm and focusing on your In addition to the above guidelines, try to address conflict as soon as possible, instead of holding grudges mate with an aim to better understand his/her point of view. Ask questions or allowing bad feelings to fester. Giving your mate ‘the silent treatment’ for a few hours or days may feel if further clarification is needed. good, but doesn’t do much to help you both address the issues at hand. Choose an appropriate time and 2. Manage anger – Anger increases the likelihood that hurtful remarks, place to talk (e.g at home instead of in the supermarket), and approach the issue with an open and flexible threats and physical violence will occur during a conflict. This only attitude, as well as a willingness to learn, compromise, forgive, and move on as necessary. makes things worse. As challenging as it might be, make a strong effort Conflicts are inevitable, it’s how you handle them that counts! to control any angry feelings that may arise. Try anger management strategies such as taking deep breaths, counting to 10, or leaving the Submitted by, room for a minute. If you are still uncontrollably upset, let your partner Jeweleen Manners-Woodley know that you would like to discuss the issue at a time when you are Counsellor, Counselling Center The Labour Spokesman FRIDAY, JUNE 11TH 2010 - VIEW POINT - 15 conscience, all you will be concerned about is that you don’t VIEW POINT get caught. And even if you get Young Old Road Author caught, you can talk your way out BY of it, you think. Writes Her First Book People who are more V. E. INNISS Determination. Hard Work and Support Equal Success is the concerned about reputation than title of 22 year old Kimarah Isaac’s first book. about character will do anything Coming from a humble upbringing and knowing exactly what it privately if they are not caught or means to rise above obstacles to accomplish what may sometimes seen publicly. What a dangerous seem impossible, Kimarah was inspired to write this book to inspire No escape from attitude this is because your young people who may be having a challenging time. conscience begins to decay and (Part 2) She shares some of her personal experiences with the reader , on become evil. To such persons, the conscience how she managed to overcome Educational Challenges, Pregnanacy, conscience Good Book says: “..... Be sure your Death and Career. She was able to take the advice of her mentors, I apologise for the break in the series. Thanks for joining in today’s sins will find you out” (Numbers friends and loved ones and used it to surpass many expectations. discussion as we continue to look at what Karl Barth called “the perfect 32:23). Kimarah graduated from the VHS at the top of her graduation interpreter of life” – CONSCIENCE Can an evil conscience be class , C.F.B.C. with an Associates in Humanity and has a BBA in The New Testament sparks of many different kinds of conscience viz cured? The answer is an emphatic Hospitality Management with a minor in Marketing from Monroe a pure conscience, a defiled conscience, a good conscience, an evil yes. One can come to the Lord and College and is working on her Masters. Kimarah has been an honor conscience, a strong conscience and a weak conscience. We may stifle have one’s heart cleansed from an student throughout her school years. it, defile it, and even quench it if we are Christians. But we will never be evil conscience; this means the Kimarah constantly remembers the quote “the only way of able to escape it. It will always be there attaching itself to the highest confession of sin honestly before finding the limits of the possible is by going beyond them into the standard we know. God and demonstrate an attitude impossible” by Arthur C. Clark. It stands to reason, therefore, that the standards we adopt will of true repentance. David in Ps 51 One may get a copy of her book at lulu.com and join in determine whether we have a pure conscience or a defiled conscience; a gave us a beautiful illustration of discussions on facebook.com. good conscience or an evil conscience, a strong conscience or a weak how to be broken before God. For Futher information feel free to contact me at Tele:347-350- conscience. “A good conscience is a soft pillow” (German Proverb). That necessitates a contrite spirit 1119, email: [email protected] or Chat with me on From the introductory paragraphs above it is clear that we have a lot in preparation for the cleansing www.facebook.com/kimarah Isaac (send as a message). of grounds to cover so, let us in a condensed form, attempt to strike a atoning blood of Christ. balance between content and adequate understanding. We must repair any damage we Conscience can guide us aright if we have the right standard. can through restitution or apology destroy our joy, our power, our allow the light to start shining in Everyone has experienced this: If for example you cheat on an examination, to the offended party. One thing is fellowship, our character and our again. tell a lie (whatever the modern day descriptive colour) or do something sure as night follows day, if we live peace. May God help each of us to you simply should not do, your conscience bothers, torments or accuses with an evil conscience, ultimately But I can say on the authority maintain a good conscience, lest you; something down inside keeps reminding you that you should not it will destroy us. of God’s Word that no matter how we develop a defiled conscience have done that. That’s conscience at work. It may not kill you the way it dark your conscience may be, and then an evil conscience to our Of course some people have so abused their conscience that it killed King Saul (Read 1 Samuel, Christ will restore you. He will wash detriment! doesn’t bother them anymore. For those persons we can only feel pity, Chapters 15, 28 and 31). But it can the window pane of your soul to Albert Einstein once wrote these words that would raise a few eyebrows. “Ever do anything against your conscience, even if the state demands it.” Jesus said conscience is like your eye and mine, the eye does not manufacture light – it lets light in. Similarly, when light comes into our because He’s always there to lives, it gives us guidance. But suppose that every time we do something Have Faith assist you, just reach out to Him wrong, the window of our conscience gets dirtier until finally we have right now. sinned and stifled it so badly that the metaphorical window pane is Written by Floy Hensley Father God so many of your completely covered with dirt, the situation is well known. The light cannot people are hurting out there and get through and so we are left in the darkness. What should lead us in Faith: “Faith is the evidence of things not seen” do not know where to turn but only the right path? Hebrews 11:1 you can wipe away their tears. Sadly there are those who call evil “good” and good “evil”. That’s Father you know them by name an evil conscience and it’s a terrible state to be in. This is an appropriate When you wake up in the morning and say that God is your JEOVAH- and by nature and the amount of point to say that if from all we have discussed so far, something is wrong JIREH, the one who provide for you and you don’t have to worry because hair that is numbered on their right now with your conscience the scripture admonishes: “He that your heavenly knows all your needs before you pray and asked him to heads, where they are located and confesseth and forsaketh his sins rather than covering them, the Lord bless you and protect you. O fear the Lord, ye His saints: for there is no every single one of their needs. shall have mercy” (Prov. 28:13). want to them that fear him. The young lions do lack, and suffer hunger: Father I know that right now but they that seek the Lord shall not want any good thing. Psalms 34:9- you are ministering to someone as AN EVIL CONSCIENCE 10. We have to give in order for us to receive and not the same person they read this article because this Let me, with your permission; raise a timely and relevant question. we give would give back to us but God has a way of blessing us in so in not any article but one that has Have you ever wondered how it is possible for people to do evil things many different ways. Greetings to my wonderful reader through out the being ordained by You. and not be bothered about them? Federation of St Kitts and Nevis, the wider Caribbean, the international Father, use this article to touch Some people can tell lie and never lose any sleep or have any qualms circles and those of you who are connecting via the internet. It’s my lives and to save those souls that about it. They can steal and do other evil things and it never bothers or pleasure to come and bring words of encouragement to you weekly, to are lost and just seeking for upsets them. How could such a situation develop? Perhaps it is true that assure you that the only answer to all of life problems is believing in worldly pleasures that cannot the same sun that melts butter hardens clay,. your creator and accepting Jesus Christ as your Lord and Savior. This satisfy them. Father, God thanks The Prophet Isaiah describes people who have an evil conscience in article is going to be well red throughout the region and that life’s are you for making away for Your these words: “Woe unto them that call evil good, and good evil, who put going to be change to the honor and glory of the highest God. people today and having mercy darkness for light and light for darkness; who put bitter for sweet and Anything in life doesn’t come easily and if you want to achieve on us all. In all things my faithful sweet for bitter” (Is 5:20). anything we have to work hard to get it because God help those who readers just begin to give God In other words they glory in their shame and are ashamed of their help themselves. We all have dreams and aspiration and want to reach thanks and praise and see Him do glory. They brag about the things they ought to be ashamed of. The to the top of our profession or what we were called to do. One of my great things in your life, through Apostle Paul held a similar view to Isaiah when he wrote “Whose glory dreams is to write best sellers and with the help of the Almighty God and your praise you would get many is in their shame, who mind earthly things” (Phil 3:19). We can understand His favor that has gone before me in advance, this would be breakthroughs. Trust in His word why when some sadistic people do something to hurt someone else; it accomplished. We have the power in our tongue to decree and declare and live your life according to the doesn’t bother them because their inner light has turned into darkness. what God has in store for us and to call it forth. manual given which is the Holy That evil conscience does not convict any more. God has a way of just connecting you with the right persons in the Bible. right place and uses circumstances to create that opportunity. Thank you again for reading EVIDENCES OF EVIL CONSCIENCE Is there anything too hard for your Lord to do for you today? All you and you have a blessed, productive and favour filled week One such evidence is when we start measuring and ranking sin. For need is faith like a mustard seed and just believed in your heart that you in the Lord, my prayers are with all example, when we try to convince ourselves that there are big sins and have already received what you praying for. Prayer is the answer to my readers and do encourage little sins; that is contrary to God’s view. “ALL” of your problems and when we don’t pray nothing would happen others to read as well. Stays Another evidence of an evil conscience is when a person is more in that situation. blessed and connected to the concerned about reputation than about character. If you have an evil I do not know your situation right now but really allow the Holy Spirit to minister to you in that situation right now. Speak to your Lord Almighty God. 16 - NEWS - The Labour Spokesman FRIDAY, JUNE 11TH 2010 Culture Minister calls for public support to contestants in Culturama pageants CHARLESTOWN NEVIS (JUNE 08, 2010) — Minister responsible for Culture on Nevis Miss Culture Pageant for the past Hon. Hensley Daniel issued a call 35 years will now be two separate to Nevisians to support the shows; one with separate contestants who will vie for two contestants showcasing pageant titles for the first time, swimwear and the other which will during the island’s leading annual showcase talent and the island’s cultural event Culturama from July culture. 22 to August 3rd. He said their The Culture Minister used the participation would help to bring opportunity to call for a peaceful tangible returns to the economy. and productive festival and His appeal came on Friday reminded patrons that they should when the six contestants for the dance, prance but not chance. Miss Culture Queen Pageant and Notwithstanding, he said he eight for the Miss Culture expected the usual controversies Swimwear Pageant were formally that had accompanied the festival introduced to the public at the to surface. Arthur Evelyn Building’s apron in “We say to you, celebrate with Charlestown on Friday. us, celebrate with the young “I want you to join us in ladies, give them as much putting a positive spin on encouragement as you can...I pageants and I would want you to would want to know who will win encourage all the participants the show but I believe Culturama because the potential that queen show has to be attended by pageants bring is tremendous. the controversy, it has to be “You will know that during attended by all the challenges we Culturama, cosmetologists, face and I am sure we will have fashion designers, and all the those in 2010. people in Nevis who sell clothes I want you, therefore, to join this is their time, so it has great me in making sure that we have a potential for doing those things. successful Culturama and most So when the ladies come forward importantly we have a most we want you to see that they are successful Miss Culture talent adding value to our Culturama,” show...I want to endorse festival, he said. endorse the queen show and seek The Minister indicated that your very greatest support in participation in the Miss Culture ensuring that the girls are Pageant had been on the rise and sufficiently prepared, build their he thanked all the sponsors who confidence,” he said. continued to support the event Mr. Daniel also said it was his over the last 36 years. wish that the public shifted its Mr. Daniel pointed to the new focus to positive things that would format the contest will take this allow the contestants to be better year which he attributed to the prepared over the next six weeks imaginativeness of the Culturama to deliver a great show. Committee. What had been the

General Public not Notice to consume corned- purchases to determine if the mentioned corned beef was The Ministry of Industry, beef products from already purchased. In Residents to benefit from Commerce and Consumer the Brazilian Firm concurrence with this, The two week training course Affairs is advising the General SIF 337. Ministry of Industry, Commerce Public not to consume corned- and Consumer Affairs is advising By a Contributor tin of Libby’s Corned Beef beef products from the Brazilian the General Public that with Future employees of the financial sector are expected to receive Firm SIF 337. imported by Ram’s (Trading) immediate effect all beef valuable training, through a two week course organized by the Eastern Following initial Ltd originated from the products from Brazilian Firm SIF Caribbean Institute of Banking and Financial services (ECIB). investigations, the Department mentioned Brazilian Firm SIF 337 are prohibited from entry The 9th Annual Young Employee Socialization (YES) program, of Consumer Affairs and the 337 and may be contaminated into St. Kitts and Nevis. This is scheduled for two weeks, 5th -15th July, will bring together senior Bureau of Standards found that with Ivermectin which is a de- in accordance with Part VI, executives from the financial services arena, with participants, giving the 7oz tin of Grace Corned Beef worming agent in live animals. Section 28 of the National them the opportunity to interact with potential employers improving imported by O D Brisbane & Consumers and shopkeepers Bureau of Standards Act No.7 Sons (Trading) Ltd and the 12oz are advised to check their of 1999. (cont’d on next page) The Labour Spokesman FRIDAY, JUNE 11TH 2010 - COMMENTARY - 17 Who would have been there to tell Hurricane PAM and the Hurricane the tale? When all was over and those families who took refuge to the East of Friars Bay returned to Season are upon us St. Kitts, would they have been able to pass through the Ever since I was a small boy, dear Reader, the month of June was hurricane, electricity would not be destruction they planned and had always considered to be the beginning of the Hurricane Season, even available to us. We can be without executed? What manner of before the invention of satellites or any modern technology. We used to the services, the comfort and hideous monstrosity clothed in chant – June, too soon: July, standby: August, remember: September, entertainment of our computers human form, could plan such remember: October, all over. and televisions. We also have to destruction to wipe out their Today, the official Hurricane Season has been extended to November. ensure that our gas tanks are filled. fellow men and women from the There was one time, when persons did not possess transistor radios, What a disaster it would be to BY EARL CLARKE face of the earth? and a hurricane struck in 1955 on the 2nd of January. Everybody danced discover that on the night of the Dear Reader, close your eyes behind the big drums and steel bands hung around the necks on January hurricane, that we did not refill that peace-loving people of St. Kitts and walk with me through this 1st 1955. empty tank and that the one which and Nevis in an attempt to turn scenario. The explosion takes As I said before, there were no local radio stations and no weather is supplying the stove has begun back the hands of time. place. Before the trigger puller system advanced enough to warn us of the impending dangers the next to produce red flames instead of In an effort to thwart the could release his hands from the few hours. The sea turned up, the wind blew, and trees were uprooted. blue, indicating to us that we are progress of the ordinary man and trigger, there is one big boom and People had to be sheltered by their neighbours. This was the age of on the last leg of having something woman who were, for the very first he and his gang are engulfed. Do neighbourliness which existed 10 years before the advent of Hurricane to eat or something hot to drink time, permitted by their Colonial you see the birds nested in the PAM in 1965 and its destructive force in 1967. on the very first approach of the Masters to partially chart their trees burned to ashes? Yes! Dear Reader, my grandmother, with whom I slept on her grass storm. course. Those who owned the land The dogs could not even bark bed, rescued a family. After drying them off with a dry cloth (bath towels Take an inventory of did not cherish the idea of Britain a farewell sound for the boom were unheard of) we all warmed each other up in the bed and enjoyed the everything and make sure that abandoning them by handing over would have been swift and weather. your lamp is trim, filled with oil and more power to those they once sudden. Not even their gifted 1955 was the same year that residents began migrating to England is brightly burning. To be safe and owned as slaves. How could instincts could have warned them and so, even though the seas were rough, boisterous and tempestuous, secure make sure that the Britain betray them like that? What about the cruelty of man for the ship which was to transport the emigrants who would, in a matter of galvanize fences in your the land owners did was to get a political gain. four days become immigrant in England, rode the waves far out to sea. neighbourhood are securely lone person who was ashamed of Imagine a mother waking up in It had sailed from Trinidad in the South, coming all the way to St. fastened as these could become his colour and ordered him to draw the night to feed a restless child Kitts, where Nevisians and Anguillans journeyed to board it. Later in the dangerous missiles. It is in your like-minded persons to form the only to hear the boom, but unable morning, even though the winds still howled, all young people who best interest to report to NEMA, political party called PAM. As I to cradle the child for protection could withstand the weather, headed to the Basseterre Pier to witness any 2x4 pieces of wood that you have said before, dear reader, these for no protection could be given the first set of people to travel abroad en-masse. see lying around carelessly. persons despised themselves and, from that big boom; Swift and In those days, there were no outboard motors. Rowing boats had to Those 2x4’s or any other pieces of if you despise yourself, you are a sudden death following each manoeuvre these rough seas in order to transport the trunks, extra large wood could become dangerous traitor to yourself and all those boom, and what for dear reader; suitcases and personnel, without losing one article or one passenger. So missiles. The force of the hurricane who resemble you. Political gain? dear reader, a hurricane is upon us and we have to take proper precautions. wind can cause these objects to So, Hurricane PAM was If there were any survivors, We cannot wait until we hear a hurricane is coming to start putting away fly through your closed windows formed by persons seething with would they have been able to our valuables. All of these should be placed in a Ziploc Bag and securely and could kill or maim any member poisons, who are ashamed of stomach the disaster they brought put away. of the family. themselves and with an inner battle upon their country and its We should begin to purchase garbage bags to cover our TVs and Do not console yourself with borne of identification phobia, inhabitants? Monkeys wield out, computers. We should begin to lessen the amount of clothes we have the argument that last year it was they just could not face reality. trees burnt flat, the streets hanging around the place, so that, in the event of an emergency, we can predicted that so many category They just could not look in the bubbling with hot asphalt, have a lot of our worldly possessions intact and ready to move with five hurricanes would strike and mirror, glance to the side and most churches and dwelling houses them. We should undress our homes and pack our fragile possessions just one struck. An ounce of terrible of all, and look back behind. crumbling from the intense heat of in boxes, where they would be safe and secured in the event. It is better prevention is better than many With all this turmoil raging within the various explosions. Gas to prepare now than to be despaired at the destruction and the frustration years of traumatic reminders of “If themselves, Hurricane PAM was stoves, gas cylinders, the power and trauma, the loss of our possessions would have on us. only”. Start using less water to do formed to torment the landscape station, the sugar factory, the I am not trying to be materialistic, but what you have, you done everything, because, in the event of St. Kitts and Nevis for over 23 airport with its aircraft fuel blown have. You would not have to start from zero, when the calamity is over. of a hurricane, water would be in years, bringing shame and scandal up, everything burnt to the We all have to bear in mind that hurricanes are unpredictable. We cannot limited supply. You might very well on the land and its inhabitants. ground just for the sake of assume that, because we went to church and prayed for a peaceful have to use a cup of water to bathe This is PAM’s month and we obtaining political power? Hurricane Season that all will be well. Don’t wait until the last moment to your whole skin. Train the children cannot afford to keep our eyes off Who would have been there check up on your buildings. Start purchasing your hammers, your nails, not to waste this precious this Hurricane which wanted to to govern and who would have your flashlights. Your batteries, your extra tins of foodstuff now, so that, commodity. blow up the oil depot at Ponds been there to be governed? in the final hour, you do not have to stand in long lines in the supermarkets While, dear reader, we depend Pasture, East Basseterre. I often Hurricane PAM is still in existence, and hardware stores. upon the predictions of hurricanes wonder if, on hindsight, the person roiling with hatred and anger. Be like the ant. We should reconcile all of our differences with our by International Agencies, we are assigned to pull the trigger to blow Traitors to the country and people neighbours, for life is mysterious. Life is unpredictable. Those with whom fully aware of hurricane. PAM up the Shell Depot, is giving God they wish to govern. Hurricane we do not speak might be the ones, who have to rescue us from our which manifested itself in 1965, plenty of Thanks for his change PAM is a deadly hurricane. We roofless, but beautifully decorated and strongly built structure. We did but whose ferocity was of heart. Where could he run to cannot take our eyes off it. It not emulate the ant and, so, we have to run from our home with nothing experienced in 1967, when it hide after pulling the trigger? He fosters no love, no good will for but the clothes on our backs. So, whatever differences we have today; released its satanic force in its would have been caught up in the its supporters and non supporters. let us reconcile them. attempt to overthrow the 1966 holocaust and burned to ashes. Hurricane PAM is unpredictable. You know, dear reader, our approach to life today, our attitude toward lawfully and legally elected All those Managers, It bears watching. life today, our relationship with our fellow men today, could be the government of Premier Bradshaw, Overseers, Over-lookers, Taxi preparation of our survival tomorrow. Just bear that in mind, my dear by force of arms. June 10th, 1967 Drivers, employees and owners of June 10th 1967 – reader. We may not know, we cannot tell. will always be remembered as the big businesses in Basseterre, Hurricane PAM’s Dear reader, always ensure that you are in possession of a portable day when Hurricane PAM would have been caught up in the radio. Make sure that you have batteries for that radio. In the event of a unleashed its venom upon the holocaust and burnt to ashes. Day.

Residents to benefit ...... a smooth transition from the members have benefitted from the would have a greater appreciation participants the opportunity to (cont’d from last page) scholastic world to the work place. training in the past. for the world of work, not only that practise their abilities.” Mr. Analdo Bailey, Chief “Persons who participate in the the course also helps to increase “Persons who are interested their chances of recruitment. Executive Officer at the ECIB course are likely to find that they one’s self-confidence because it can complete application forms Geared towards young encouraged both young persons are much more competitive in the involves a lot of role playing. that can be obtained at the banks persons new to the world of work, and others seeking employment in job market. This would be due to “Participants would have to and submitted to our Office here running from 8:30am to 1:00pm, the the financial field to take the exposure that they have had assume the role of an employee, at ECCB”, he said. The fee is 5 hour classroom style sessions advantage of the course. He to what the banks require,” he said. customer or supervisor in different EC$250 per participant. Deadline will consist of a series of personally endorsed the course, He went on to say that after instances displaying various for registration for the program presentationS which seek to foster stating that several family taking part in the course one competencies. This would give the is June 25th. 18 - NEWS - The Labour Spokesman FRIDAY, JUNE 11TH 2010 Graffiti-a telltale sign of CLEAN AND HEALTHY RESTROOMS FOR

gang presence PRIMARY SCHOOLS “These renovations can be maintained and sustained for many By a Contributor The Basic Needs Trust Fund Tucker Clarke - Amanda Roberts years to come, however, it is Residents of St. Kitts-Nevis are warned not to mistake the telltale launches its Primary School and Kenny Koarlall both Winners, imperative that we have the signs of gang graffiti within communities as youthful vandalism; Restroom Renovation Multi- and Tyrell Williams - Nejohn continued monitoring and support according to Dan Mac Mullin the two are very different. Media Public Information Browne and Steadricia Matthew of students, teachers, parents, the Mac Mullin who has a background in law enforcement both as an Campaign both winners. wider community and the Ministry officer and a lawyer, indicated that gang graffiti was far different to any BASSETERRE – June 9 2010: In keeping with its commitment of Education” say BNTF staff. other vandalism committed throughout the Federation. He said that not Sixteen (16) Primary School to improving the conditions of Keeping our restrooms clean only were gang members marking their territories with symbols but that students went home beaming with restrooms, BNTF will also oversee and safe is everyone’s business, they also advertised criminal activities and publicized threats. pride and a $250 EC cheque after the physical renovation of so let’s do our part to keep clean, “What you generally find with gang graffiti is first of all the colors being chosen as winners for the restrooms in the participating report damage and stay healthy. are often telling. The most well known colours in the Federation are red Primary School Restroom primary schools. Winning slogans The Management and Staff of and blue basically, blue being associated with Crips and red being Renovation Multi-Media Public and drawings will be printed in the Basic Needs Trust Fund associated to Bloods,” he said. Information Campaign. color and posted in schools extend Congratulations to all Both groups originated in Los Angeles, California, U.S.A, between Funded by the Basic Needs throughout to promote positive winners and thanks to all the late 60s early 70’s with a membership of mostly African American Trust Fund (BNTF), seven (7) restroom practice for the benefit participants for making this males. Since their inception, knowledge of the groups reputation for participating primary schools of all. venture a resounding success! violence and ruthlessness have trickled down to the Caribbean via movies contributed over one hundred and music influencing youths to imitate the lifestyle so highly (100) pieces of art and slogans romanticized. themed to encourage the better The effects of these gangs are clearly being seen here in the use and care of restroom facilities. Federation, says Mac Mullin, with the numerous colour coded symbols The participating schools and found around the islands (St. Kitts and Nevis). winners are as follows: Beach “When you start seeing graffiti that’s specifically coloured that is an Allen Primary - Alecia DeSilva as indication of the presence of a gang. Indications within the graffiti that Slogan Winner and Delroy highlight a six pointed star and is blue shows the presence of the Crips Williams - Drawing Winner, Dean gang. This six pointed star is actually two triangles one pointing up to Glasford Primary - Tawana heaven and the other pointing down to hell.” Willock and Kazara Forbes both Similar to the Crips gang youths that imitate the Bloods gang are Winner; Dieppe Bay - Zeondai associated with a symbol of a star. Langley and Kadisha Glasgow “Graffiti associated with the bloods gang is that of a five pointed both Winners; Dr. William star, the pentagon. So when you start seeing things like that you start Connor - Trevisca Richardson and understanding that much of gang graffiti is encrypted to a degree. Gangs Asmara Chiverton both Winners; also use numbers to send messages; For example the Crips gang is Irish Town Primary - Juliana associated with the number six for the six points on their star and would Pemberton, Shaniah Flemming, send messages such as 6 flying 5 dying which when decrypted means Whitnie Collins and Eduardo Crips flying Bloods dying.” Adrian were all Winners with Students of Irish Town Primary Schoo with their Mac Mullin encouraged members of the community to embrace the Collins receiving a Special Award, certificates four R’s of Graffiti, “Read it, Record it, Report it, and Remove it. He said that the involvement of the community in this way can be deterrence to gang vandalism and graffiti. buildings have had a major impact “I often draw the correlation between gang graffiti and the deed to a with his family have been repainted strength” was painted there. to the reduction of gang graffiti person’s house. When a gang comes into a community and they start to cover gang graffiti. He said that “We need to send a message Mac Mullin revealed, highlighting putting their markings all over they are designating that community as although this effort works, it is only to our children coming up that a water dam in the Bath Hill area theirs. So as long as we sit back and we allow these signs to exist in our a temporary fix as newly repainted gangs do not run the community,” that has not been defaced since a communities, the more we are empowering our gangs to believe that the buildings are seen as a blank he said. picture depicting persons carrying community is in fact theirs,” Mac Mullin explained. canvas. water jugs and the words “unity is According to Mac Mullin several areas in Nevis where he resides The addition of murals to some

added that to Peru “peace, stability Secretary General Insulza Confederation of Workers of the and security, as well as social and OAS Secretary continued, “seemed to us Americas (Confederación Sindical economic development, cannot be fundamental, and we are very de Trabajadores y Trabajadoras de the responsibility of a single sector General: Respect for happy to have increased such las Américas o TUCA/CSA). but a collective responsibility that participation within the The rights of workers in the brings together the whole of the Rights of Workers organization.” continent and of migrant workers; society and where each individual The event was also attended the criminalization of migration; and group has an individual role. by OAS Assistant Secretary the prevention of conflict and This collective responsibility must is “a Fundamental General Albert R. Ramdin; Peru’s peace in the Americas; the begin with an inclusive approach Minister of Labor, Manuela García; importance of education, jobs and between governments, the Aspect of Democracy” and the representatives of the development in creating peace, employment sector, workers and Member States of the hemispheric security and cooperation in the civil society.” The Secretary General of the Organization of American States (OAS), organization. Three workers’ countries of the hemisphere; and The workers’ representatives José Miguel Insulza, called respect for the rights of workers “a representatives participated in the the fight against poverty were the gave the member countries of the fundamental aspect of democracy” during a dialogue between the Heads dialogue: Julio César Bazán, Vice main subjects participants OAS the “Workers Declaration of Delegation of the member countries of the OAS and workers’ Chairman of the Trade Union addressed during the event, held before the General Assembly of the representatives on the theme of the 40th OAS General Assembly— Technical Advisory Council in the Museo de la Nación. OAS at its Fortieth Regular “Peace, Security and Cooperation”—that begins today in Lima. (COSATE) and President of the The Minister of Labor of Peru Session,” a document that Insulza said that “this space for dialogue has been growing with Unitary Confederation of Peruvian highlighted the importance of the consolidates a group of ideas and time” and explained that this event began in 2008 and took place in the Workers (Confederación Unitaria existence of a space for dialogue recommendations on the subject General Assemblies of Medellín, Colombia, that year and in San Pedro de Trabajadores del Perú or CUT); “that promotes the participation of of the General Assembly. Sula, Honduras, in 2009, as well as during the Fifth Summit of the Americas Dalila del Carmen Alemán, workers of the Americas in the Representatives of the in 2009. “To us it was very important for this dialogue to take permanent Women’s Secretary of the activities of the OAS and at the delegations of Argentina, Brazil, form because the subject of the respect of the rights of workers is Sandinista Workers’ Centre (CST) same time seeks to continue the Chile, Colombia, Nicaragua, Peru, consecrated in our Inter-American Democratic Charter as one of the of Nicaragua; and Antonio Jara, on progress achieved in the dialogue Trinidad and Tobago, Uruguay fundamental aspects of democracy.” behalf of the President of COSATE begun during the General and the United States spoke at the This dialogue between the OAS and workers’ representatives, and the Trade Union Assembly in Medellín in 2008.” He meeting. The Labour Spokesman FRIDAY, JUNE 11TH 2010 - COMMENTARY - 19 accountability to do with their PAM leader; these are words the Sheriff touts at every opportunity. So his silence is surely deafening. Security, Security Stand-by! The Sheriff’s glib pronouncements on integrity in public life, transparency and accountability all fall flat when he keeps his peace on his coalition partner’s venture into such. This is not the Labour Party Plenty Licks Going Fly! accusing the PAM leader of anything. It is his own PAM colleagues levelling the accusations. I can’t believe that it was ever possible for the By Sotto Voce to the police. So the bacchanal, talkative and dignified Sheriff to “stump his tongue”. Well, maybe he’s pampalam and war in a Babylon afraid to lose the work and PAM don’t support him in the position. What’s really going on in PAM? In the past week, with the 43rd (PAM) have started in earnest. This is compounded by the silence of the representative for anniversary of their failed attempt to overthrow the government here by This tribal (PAM) war with Lindsay Constituency No.5 on the matter publicly, and the support given to force of arms on 10th June 1967 approaching, the Party seems to be self- Grant at the helm threatens to mash Grant by the No.8 constituency representative. So the pompous Sheriff destructing. up PAM. don’t really know what line to take. Looks like it will take a bulldozer to Most of the men who represented PAM in the last General Elections The self-styled next Prime push the Sheriff off the mark on that one. He doing like Grant. He not want the present leader to go. But he’s holding on to the leadership as if Minister (Grant), who has been moving. his life depends on it. And under the guidance of the quarter-pound of reduced to the next prime loser by Oh how have the mighty fallen! They move, big and large like they onion Chairman, things are going from bad to worse even before the Glenn Ghost Phillip, is now own St. Kitts. Now it seems like their “ownership” of PAM going on the PAM Convention gets under way. heading to be the next dumped rocks fast. Having led PAM to successive defeats by Labour, and the The Onion-man “tried a blunder”, as the Ayatollah would say, in leader by his Party. To most continuous bad-talking of the country and its leadership, his own trying somehow to involve the Labour Leader in the PAM confusion, Kittitians, he is seen as a prime associates have found him wanting. That’s an incurable indictment for but the discontented candidates have before now made it clear that P.M. joker who can’t see when his time him. His integrity in public life needs addressing. Douglas got absolutely nothing to do with it. is over. He has to be very ill- The internal strife in PAM cries out for a press conference. It gives In fact, the 5 PAM candidates have made public the reasons for their advised to want to fight battles on Grant and his Onion Chairman the chance to answer the queries the discontent. Among other things, they have claimed that their leader’s the inside and on the outside at media will make. They can also clear the Party’s name from the muck it lack of transparency and accountability with campaign finance; his errors the same time. now finds itself in from alleged questionable leadership. To say it is an in judgment with his involvement in the bribery scandal with the If his colleagues are saying that internal party issue and not for public consumption is to try to close the journalist/investor in the room at the Marriott Hotel; and the he is totally unfit to lead the PAM gate after the horse has bolted out. unconstitutional postponement of the PAM Convention to July as Party, then how on earth can he The public wants answers now. Not next week, or next month, or next sufficient reasons for Lindsay Grant to quit the Party’s leadership. qualify to lead a nation? Kittitians elections. With Grant at the helm, these issues will haunt PAM forever. They see no hope for success by PAM under his leadership. And don’t need a rocket scientist to PAM is out and Labour is in. PAM wants to get in. Let’s face it; there is that PAM’s future depends critically on fresh leadership and direction. spell that out for them. If you are no way that PAM can succeed under the current leadership in all the Of course, Grant’s chief ally, the Onion Chairman, is using all the no good for the Party, then how circumstances. This is not just politics, but common sense. technicalities at this disposal to save face for Grant. The 5 candidates can you be good for the country? So when the members and friends finish having their private, internal are quickly learning that in PAM money talks and everything else walks. Seems like the Sheriff, so badly party discussions on the issues, they still have to come to the public. So Grant stays – so it seems. And those not in favour may have to go wants to hold on to the position The same candidates, or those who survive the Convention, will still be instead. of Opposition Leader in Parliament accountable to the public for the causes and reasons for the internal What a thing! PAM’s Joe in New York had composed a calypso that he scared to talk. I can’t bickering among the members and friends. And the integrity in public about Labour-matics”, some two Carnivals ago. But it looks like he will believe this mouth-a-massy man life issues for the PAM leadership remain very much alive and in need of now have to compose a new one about PAM-matics: for ONE man (Grant) lost his speech on the Marriott urgent treatment from within and without. is more than 5 men (Blanchette, Flemming, Welsh, Williams and Hodge). Hotel video scandal with Grant. Looks like armed security might be needed at their Convention. With That’s new maths PAM-style for you. Worse yet, on the declaration of verbal and physical blows flying in all directions so early, life and limb of And even before the Convention door is opened, they done start to the 5 PAM candidates on the delegates in danger at the event. beat up the fellas. It is reported that such a report has already been made issues of transparency and Who say PAM cold? Right now they “hotter than menthol” Short or tall, licks going fall. Health Educator encourages Senior IT officer gives Nevisians to take advantage of tips for safeguarding upcoming colon cancer screenings information By a Contributor CHARLESTOWN NEVIS (JUNE 09, 2010) — Health Educator in the Ministry of Health on Nevis Mrs. Shirley Wilkes urged Nevisians to take Director of IT, at the National ICT centre in Basseterre, Wesley advantage of colon cancer screenings scheduled for June 21-25 at the Wharton, cautioned residents of St. Kitts and Nevis to pay specific Alexandra Hospital. attention to the development of a secure password when safeguarding According to Mrs. Wilkes while in a recent interview with The important information via computers. Department of Information, the screenings will be provided by Dr. Spencer Health Educator in the Ministry In a time when computer crimes of identity theft, fraud and Amory who is of Nevisian parentage and works as a clinical professor at of Health on Nevis Mrs. Shirley information warfare take place on a daily basis, one should learn that the Department of Surgery, Colombia University in New York, USA. Wilkes creating a password that is unique to you is one foolproof way of not “You are encouraged to get the screening done if you are over the of colon cancer on Nevis citing becoming a victim. age of 45 - One risk factor for colon cancer is increasing age. Studies that both male and female over 45 He said that for a person to create a good password they would have shown that most persons develop colon cancer after age 50- ; if should have the test done. need to learn how to create them. you have been referred by your doctor; if you are known to have polyps “Colon cancer can affect both “Passwords need to be long, containing more than eight (growths) in the colon (large intestines). male and female and is one of the characters, for example my password has sixteen characters. It should “Although most polyps are non cancerous, if they are left alone they major cancers in the world. In be a combination of upper and lower case letters. I recommend that it can eventually become into cancer; if you have problems with Nevis, our data for the last 10 years not be something that you can pronounce; it ought to be something constipation [or if you have] a family history of cancer of the colon or a show that there is at least one that you would have to spell out. One’s password should also include personal history of any type of cancer,” she said. death from colon cancer yearly, numbers as well as odd characters on the keyboard like a bracket for The Health Educator indicated that the scheduled examinations would with more females than males example or the add symbol,” he said. be the third time Dr. Amory conducted them on patients in Nevis with within the last four years. Wharton emphasized that a person who lacked these key items in the first in June 2008 and the second in August 2009. “In 2008, there was one male their passwords could fall prey to what is known in the hacker world Notwithstanding, she said though the Dr. Amory’s services would death. In 2009 there was none. as a dictionary attack. be free but there would be a cost attached. Early detection of colon polyps “With the powers of computers today, if you were to use a “Dr. Amory’s services are free however, since the procedure and cancer is vital for survival. password that is made up of ordinary names or words, a computer in (colonoscopy) would be done at the theatre at the [Alexandra] Hospital, Colon cancer screening should be very quick time using an ordinary direct dictionary attack try all the there is a fee for each colonoscopy done. one of the health screenings that 500,000 words in the dictionary and see which one of those or “Persons are asked to register at the Out Patient department at the persons over age 45 should have combination of those would find your password,” he explained. Hospital on or before Friday 18th June. Dr. Amory will see a maximum of especially if they have a history of Wharton also encouraged the public to attach the added protection 35 persons,” she said. colon cancer or other cancers in of a pass code which is similar top a password but longer in length, Mrs. Wilkes used the opportunity to give statistics on the incidence the family,” she said. these he said could be generated through the use of a computer. 20 - NEWS - The Labour Spokesman FRIDAY, JUNE 11TH 2010 words and the second category, “My Daddy Can Fix ages 12-16 who will write between 350-400 words. The composition Anything” short story should be based on a real life situation where their father or a father figure in their lives had fixed competition for something and had really impacted them,” Connor explained. Father’s Day Persons who enter the By a Contributor competition can submit their stories via email to An opportunity has been presented to youngsters between the ages [email protected] or of 5-16 to say just how their fathers have impacted their lives - in the they can mail it to the Antioch form of a short story competition organized for Father’s Day. Baptist Church, Box 351 Participants are asked to complete a short story entitled “My Daddy Basseterre St. Kitts. They can also Can Fix Anything”. The writing competition will be broken down into drop them off at the church office two divisions, a junior category comprised of ages 5-11 and a senior on Infirmary Road, Basseterre. category of ages 12-16. The results for the “My Daddy Pastor Lincoln Connor of the Antioch Baptist Church indicated that Can Fix Anything” short story the contest was part of a number of events organized for the church’s competition will be revealed Local Church hosts 2nd Annual Fatherhood Festival. He encouraged children to take part in during the Antioch Baptist the contest, citing prizes for both the winning child and father. Church’s Father’s Day service on weekend of activities for “The competition will be broken down into two categories, a junior Sunday 20th June. category for ages 5-11 who will be required to write between 250-300 Father’s Day celebrations By a Contributor better position to model a test, understands the techniques and The steady approaching Father’s Day weekend of June 17th-20th, Regional which would be able to meet the concepts that they are being will be packed with activities as the Antioch Baptist Church hosts its needs of each country. taught. The participation of second annual Fatherhood Festival. examining It is felt that the exams being students in extra curricular Intended to highlight and celebrate fatherhood and male parenting, administered within individual activities and after school all activities organized will encourage greater male involvement in the countries now required children to programs will also make an impact family and society. body focus on too much information in in the final examination grade as Activities will officially begin on Thursday evening (June 17th) with a short period of time. The CXC seeks to look at the student a session on love and heartbreak to be facilitated by Dr. Garfield Alexander formulates Regional Primary Exit Exam will on a whole and not just their at the Church. Also to be held on that night, a panel discussion seek to address this, calling on academic abilities. broadcasted via ZIZ Television and Radio on the topic “Raising Boys to common students to centre on core Although this is the path that Men in the Caribbean Context”. competencies that would equip the Council wishes to take, Dr. On Friday evening both parents and their children will get the them to perform effectively in Jules indicated that in the opportunity to show just how much they know about each other by exam for secondary school. formulation of any new exam some taking part in a game show style activity titled “Family Ties”. Following “We are looking at what is leeway must be given in order to the family oriented game, expectant fathers will take centre stage during Primary being done internationally in facilitate the national needs of a rap session also to be broadcasted live on ZIZ Television. Participants regards to numeracy and literacy each country. in the session will include males who have not yet fathered a child and tests and if we can embed those He said that it was the hope of males who are actually awaiting the birth of a child. School standards into our exams then we his organization that when the The Patsy Allers Playing Field will be the venue for the main event will have a very simple proposal of the new examination on Saturday, which consists of a series of contests, health fair and leavers examination that deals with is made, governments would see culminates with an open air concert. Fathers and their families are competencies and abilities.” that conducting 17 individual By a Contributor encouraged to come out to participate in the events at the end of which CXC is also looking at the exams would not be cost effective. the family with the most points after all events will be awarded prizes. The Regional Primary Exit Exam Regional examining body, the integration of a continued Pastor at the church, Lincoln Connor revealed that three nights of if adopted will allow easy Caribbean Examination Council assessment program. The new family focused services will be held at the church prior to the festival relocation within the region with (CXC), is in the process of approach of the RPEE will take into activities. He said that this would be a warm up to the exciting activities parents still being able to place developing what would be known consideration the grades of to take place over the weekend. their children appropriately with as the Regional Primary Exit students prior to the exam, this will Events will end on Sunday, Father’s Day, with a high powered service regards to education. Exam(RPEE). The new assessment allow for examiners to verify to be held at the church. According to Pastor Connor last year’s service will replace individual common whether or not a child fully saw over one hundred men in attendance. He said that it was his hope entrance exams for secondary that this year’s service would be no different. schools sat across the region. According to Dr. Didacus Jules, Registrar at the Council, the St. Kitts-Nevis “The first phase of the training course will be held here in St. Kitts process began after discussions and it is currently ongoing; a 38 man contingent including trainees and with several Education Ministers collaborates with trainers will then travel to Antigua where the course will be completed,” throughout the OECS. said Captain Bass. “We are now shaping The primary objectives of the training course is to enable soldiers to something that will be very neighboring country to become proficient in handling their personal weapons, to accurately and different to what appears now in consistently execute all drill movements that will be taught and to also many territories,” Dr. Jules said. host training course be knowledgeable and well rehearsed in field craft and minor tactics. He explained that the Council Other objectives Captain Bass mentioned expected to be achieved, has had experience in the area of By a Contributor would include increasing the soldier’s basic knowledge and ability to common entrance exams, as they The St. Kitts-Nevis Defence Force (SKNDF) has partnered with the conduct land navigation as well as being able to qualify while carrying are currently in charge of Antigua- Barbuda Defense Force (ABDF) to host a six weeks training out exercises at the shooting range. conducting similar exams for both course currently being held here in the Federation. The dual island contingent is expected to leave St. Kitts-Nevis for Trinidad & Tobago and Barbados. During the course 27 soldiers, 9 from the SKNDF and 18 from the Antigua-Barbuda on June 19th where final examinations will be A survey, conducted ABDF will be exposed to an intermediate level of training in field craft, conducted to determine whether or not one has been successfully trained. throughout the territories within map reading and skill-at-arms. According to Captain Bass, “At the end of the training in Antigua, the region, gathered information The purpose of the course is to raise the skills of the participating the persons who qualify in all areas, meaning they must meet the minimum regarding the examinations soldiers to a more professional level. requirements in every subject, will receive a certificate of competency currently being offered, their costs, Captain Walter Bass speaking during a brief interview explained that and completion in the stated objectives. If a person is unable to qualify the syllabus on which they are collaboration for the training course is a part of the continuance of a in all areas, they will not become certified.” tested and the mode of delivery long standing relationship between the forces, both being Eastern for each exam. This activity was Caribbean states as well as members of the Regional Security System, done so that CXC would be in a (RSS). The Labour Spokesman FRIDAY, JUNE 11TH 2010 - SPORTS COMMENTARY - 21 prove more open than people think Who will win the with good teams such as Australia, Serbia and the United States Sports Commentary looking to spring a surprise or two. WITH 2010 World Cup? Do you know that Spain is competing with Brazil for ETER DRIEN Samba; Flamenco; Tango; or Lap dance! Brazil; Spain; Argentina tournament favourites? Why P A many experts, media houses and or England! Which dance and which country will lead the celebrations Peter Adrien is an author and sports analyst. His latest United fans are favouring Spain as the on July 11? Nation’s sponsored book, Sport Tourism, a must-read for policy By now you are already into the action! The 19th FIFA World Cup 2010 Cup winner? Spain have rich makers, tourism investors, hoteliers, academics and students is kicked off in Johannesburg today (June 11) with the host nation South talent, in particular the likes of now available. Call Peter at 869-6689752; 869-4651603 or email Africa facing up to Mexico and thus starting a festival of football involving David Villa, Xavi Herndandez and [email protected] for a copy. 64 games, 32 teams and, ultimately, one winner of football’s most Fernando Torres among others. In Visit Peter’s website WWW.goadriens.com. prestigious tournament. fact some argue, other than Spain, Who will hoist the symbol of football supremacy on July 11? What the English national team under (Spain and England) or a new rising chanting, crying and shouting are the bases for the selection from the 32 playing nations? Frankly, Italian Coach Fabio Capello had an team (Ivory Coast) triumph in and roaring for the Brazilians! there are so many perspectives; so many favourites; so many prejudices; impressive tally of points after South Africa? No European team With test match cricket so many prejudices; so many permutations; and so many voices calling convincingly navigating the has ever won outside Europe and between the West Indies and the outcome. Fortunately, there is commonality with respect to the likely qualifying group stage - Capello the trend could very well continue South Africa, the revived rivalry winners of the group stages. can count on the likes of Wayne if Brazil performs up to between the Los Angeles Lakers According to the voting patterns on the FIFA Country Brackets Rooney, Frank Lampard, and expectations or perhaps a and the Boston Celtics in the NBA Group Poll started since December 4, 2009, the Group winners are Spain, Steven Gerrard to carry England surprising African package rises to Finals, how are many like me, will (58%), Brazil (54%), Italy (45%), The Netherlands (45%), England (60), all the way into the final stages. the occasions just as the South be able to keep abreast of the live Germany (60%), Argentina (40) and France (42%). The eight teams in What about the Samba boyz? Koreans did in Asia 2002 when action! this poll are chosen as the ones to advance from each group. With the They argue that they are highly they made it to the semi-finals. That’s great! The sport exception of Spain and Netherlands, all the teams in the poll have won favoured. Brazilians and the On this side of the globe, we business industry is simply the World Cup. Netherlands were runner-up in ‘74 and ‘78. Germans as well as the Italians are all crazy after the Samba Boyz! attractive! Generally, the core contenders for the World Cup are also cross- often perform their best when it Most fans and fanatics will be cutting. For example, football fans participating in the Goal.com Poll matters most. Brazil has a plethora started since may 31, 2010 have predicted the winner in that order: Spain of talent beginning with current (16%), Brazil (14%), Argentina (13%), England (12%), The Netherlands Real Madrid star Kaka and (11%) and Italy (10). Germany and France, previous Cup winners are not stretching to right-back Maicon preferred with 8% and 3% of the votes respectively. who plays for Inter Milan. The Despite the obvious favouritism and home-town preferences, it is Italians are current World Cup generally believed that defending champions Italy may have an ageing holders so there will be additional squad but one may argue that experience could be the difference for the pressure on the Azzurri to perform four times world champions. following a relatively uninspiring Second, tournament favourites and five time winners Brazil are hoping qualifying campaign. It will be to become the first team to win the competition on every continent. wrong to undermine Italy’s Third, the South American rivals Argentina and Uruguay would like chances when considering that to finally win a third world title after years of underachievement. Gianluigi Buffon is recapturing his Fourth, arguably, England have got their best team since the team best form which had him labeled which finished third at Italia ’90 and are determined to relive the glory of as the best custodian in the world 1966, and give the Engliosh8 fanatics and the economically battered while Daniele De Rossi remains a Brits something to shout about. considerable driving force in the Fifth, France are not are strong as they were at the start of the previous midfield engine room. decade but still possess plenty of potential match winners. Why is Argentina ranked so Sixth, Spain are hoping to finally win that elusive first world title two highly? While Argentina had a years after becoming European champions for the second time in their horrendous sequence of results history. before securing qualification in the Seventh, nobody can write off the Germans who are the classic very last match, it is not wise to example of a ‘tournament team.’ Moreover, Germany’s neighbours, the exclude the Argentines from the Netherlands have many stars of their own and will hope to impress in list of potential winners though South Africa. Diego Maradona as a coach has Eight, don’t write off the host country. Could this be the first time shown over and again that he not that an African country wins the FIFA World Cup? only lacks the know-how but also Ninth, please don’t leave out any possible up setters. South Africa is clueless when it comes to may be the host nation but the Ivory Coast are seen as the African strategies, team selection and continent’s best hope for a maiden win at this level. tactics. After all, Argentina still has Tenth, while rank outsiders such as New Zealand and North Korea Lionel Messi though he continues will be pleased just to be there, Asian teams such as Japan and South to under-perform when compared Korea will hope to emulate their achievements in the 2002 World Cup. to his exploits with Barcelona. Eleventh, the potential dark horses for a tournament which could What happened during the qualifying period? What do the teams’ performances tell about Extension of registration date for their competitiveness? Most of the heavy favourites qualified for the DELF and DALF examinations at World Cup but not without a fight Alliance Francaise from the participating teams in their The Alliance Française wishes to announce to the general public that the registration date for zones. Previous World Cup the Delf and Dalf examinations have been extended to 18th June 2010. Examinations will be held winners such as Brazil, Germany, during the week of 21st June 2010. England, Argentina and Italy all We would like to encourage all secondary school students from Forms 3 to 5, who have done booked their spot in South Africa French, to register to take these exams. It is also open to adults and anyone who have a basic following a long and arduous knowledge of French. The cost for the exam is EC$50. road. Some teams such as The Alliance will be offering a few refresher classes in preparation for the DELF exam at a cost Argentina have struggled while of EC$120. Dates and times will be given upon registration. others such as England cruised, The Delf (Basic Diploma in French Language) and Dalf (Advanced Diploma in French Language) yet the World Cup stage is a have been formulated by the French Ministry of Education and are recognized not only in France, different playing field and but throughout the French speaking countries. It is a passport for candidates to pursue tertiary previous results do not count. studies and an asset for those seeking employment with a French company. Will one of the traditional Take advantage of this opportunity! For more information, kindly contact the office on (869) powers (i.e. Brazil, Germany or 465 9415. Italy) or will an emerging nation 22 - SPORTS - The Labour Spokesman FRIDAY, JUNE 11TH 2010 Sandy Point Sweeps Hitters To Win 5th Straight Junior Title The Sandy Point Fruta point advantage to 11 points by Falcons has done it again. On the 6 minute mark of the final New Town Football Club Saturday evening nthey won an period. Just when victory seem in unprecedented and historic 5th sight the Sandy Pointers took over Victory Motorcade attracts straight LIME SKABA Junior through the exceptional play of Division title with an exciting St.Kitts-Nevis fastest young large participation victory over the Rams Hitters. sprinter Jason Rogers who score Hitters got off to a great start 8 unanswered point to bring the By Melissa Amsterdam led by guards Daryl Lewis and Hitters lead to within 3. The the The members and devoted fans of the TDC, NewTown Football Club Tyrone Hutchinson who scored 16 Junior League’s most talented and were strong in number as they celebrated their Victory Motorcade in of the Hitters 23 first quarter dominant player Taslyn “Tazzy” grand style on June 5th. points. Lewis seemed unstoppable Belboda took over as the Hitters According to Technical Director of the team, Mr. Clinton ‘Tinny’ as he scored almost at will while guard defense was weakened Sandy Point guard Jason Percival, “The motorcade was a way in which the community showed its Hutchinson made some steady when the Sandy Point teams Rogers goes for 2 of his 15 joy for the resounding victory we had over St. Peter’s”. shots in support of Lewis. Sandy consistent penetration of the points In spite of a late start which was due to the overwhelming support by Point seemed out of sync as their Hitters defense forced Hitters fans and the lack of enough vehicles to accommodate the large turnout, phenomenal guard Taslyn “Tazzy” guard Tyron Hutchinson to the event was incident free and promoted camaraderie amongst all Belboda struggled from the field. committ his 5th foul and had to NewTown FC Fans. At the end of the half Sandy Point leave the game. This was a huge The Technical Director said that it was a long motorcade because trailed the Hitters 40-34. blow to Hitters and Sandy Point while going through some villages there were stops to interact with The 2nd Half began with more took complete control of the game community members. of the same with Hitters as Daryl after that point. Belboda finally got “We made stops in Old Road, Sandy Point, St. Paul’s and Cayon. We Lewis and Tyron Hutchinson his swagger back and in the final 3 mingled a bit in St. Paul’s and it was great to see how the community continued to carry the Hitters team minutes showed why he is head members could come out to share in our celebrations”, remarked Percival. as they built their 6 point half time and shoulders above any other The motorcade was led by the team members and some members of lead to as much as 12 point mid- player in the Junior league. He the Tucker Clarke Primary School, who are a part of the NewTown Football way through the 3rd period. By the literally carried the Sandy Point Academy. end of the 3rd period Hitters held falcons on his shoulders for the “It was showing the future of the NewTown Football Team”, said on to a slim 2 point advantage. The final 3 minutes after his teammate Sandy Point Guard Taslyn about Percival, while talking about the symbolic meaning. 4th period began very well for Jason Rogers got them back into Belboda had 43 points, 5 rebs, 6 Percival said that he was very proud of NewTown’s win and highly hitters as they increased their 2 the game with a spectacualr 8 assists and 5 stls commended the team and their sponsors. point run midway in the 4th featured speaker. During the quarter. session the netballers will also The game ended with Sandy ECCB Sponsors OECS/ engage in the development and Point taking the lead for the first presentation of personal financial time in the game with less than a ECCB Under 23 Netball mission statements. minute to go and they maintained The OECS/ECCB Under 23 that lead until the final whistle . Tournament for 20th Year Netball Tournament is rotated The Sandy Point Fruta Falcons The Eastern Caribbean Central Bank (ECCB) continues to annually among the eight ECCB won the game and clinched the demonstrate its commitment to the development of netball in the Eastern member countries. Each year, the series with a clean sweep ober the Caribbean Currency Union (ECCU) through its official sponsorship of ECCB collaborates with the OECS Hitters to win their 5th straight title the 2010 OECS/ECCB Under 23 Netball Tournament. The tournament Sports Desk in St Lucia to stage 91-89. will be hosted in St Vincent and the Grenadines from 11 – 17 June. the tournament in association with Taslyn Belboda led both teams The ECCB began sponsoring the OECS/ECCB Under 23 Netball the designated host netball in points, assists and steals with a Tournament in 1991 as part of its efforts to promote excellence in sports association. The teams that will phenomenal 43 pts, 5 rebs, 6 among the region’s young people. The Bank’s continued financial be participating in this year’s assists, 5 steals. He was supported contribution to the tournament demonstrates its commitment to the competition are: Antigua and well by Jason Rogers with 15 pts, development of young minds through sports, its belief in the importance Barbuda, Grenada, Commonwealth 5 rebs and 5 steals and Travis Hitters Guard Tyron Hutchinson of sports to the social and physical development of the region’s young of Dominica, Nevis, St Kitts, Saint Rogers with 12 points. had 18 pts and 8 rebs women and the potential of the competition to promote the Bank’s vision Lucia and St Vincent and the Daryl Lewis and Tyron Photos by Saju N’Galla of regional integration. Grenadines. Hutchinson led Hitters with 28 and In 1999, the ECCB incorporated a personal development session into St Kitts are the defending 18 points respectively with Nrobi be hard for anyone but Taslyn the competition with the aim of enhancing the interpersonal and champions. St Vincent and the Robin and Nagid Finch combining Belboda who led the League in professional skills of the netballers. The theme for this year’s session is Grenadines has won the for 22 points. scoring averaging 32 plus points “Sporting Wise Financial Choices”. Mr Isaac Solomon, Country Manager, tournament 12 times, Saint Lucia The Junior League MVP has per game and assists with 6 per RBTT Bank Caribbean Ltd, St Vincent and the Grenadines will be the four times and Grenada twice. yet to be announced but it would game to be awarded the prize.

1-869-465-3479 The Labour Spokesman FRIDAY, JUNE 11TH 2010 - COMMENTARY - 23 nephew in New York have thrown their full a full account of all the campaign funds he weight behind De Gang of 5 and are calling received on behalf of the Party. They on Baby Grant to tell the caucus the whole demand accountability and transparency. truth about his US$1.7 million bribery * Inside sources say Shawn has been Scandal at the Marriott. nominated by a number of constituencies * They want him to clear up the air on to challenge Baby Grant for the PAM By: Vigilante the alleged missing monies from the 2010 leadership, but 1/4lb Onion and the Election Fund of the Party, which they say secretariat were instructed to omit Shawn’s * All hell has broken loose in PAM since they have contributed significantly to name and submit one name only, so Baby the letter signed by De Gang of 5, calling personally, and from donations made by Grant can get his wish to be re-elected for the removal of Lindsay Grant as Party PAM trumps in New York. unopposed. Leader, hit de street like a bombshell. * They claim that up to now PAM * Dey say de expired and embattled PAM supporters who bought their own tickets to leader couldn’t sleep at all on Wednesday come home to vote, have not been refunded night when he got the news that it was leaked as promised by the party and he must give to the local media for publication and that the Labour Spokesman had a copy in its possession. The Petition signed by the five PAM * The telephones were busy all night long as his agents and henchmen in the Party Candidates calling on Mr. Lindsay called all over the place, frantically, to find out who on the inside leaked the damaging Grant to resign as the Leader of PAM letter to the press. * All fingers are reportedly pointing at ¼lb Onion, who they say found out that there is a plot to get rid of him as Party Chairman and replace with “Fighting Cindy”, who is being supported strongly by Shawn and Hardest, * The gloves are off and the big show down is slated for Sunday (June 13), when the two warring factions in the Party will clash head on at the Frigate Bay Hotel for “the mother of all battles”. * Many PAMites deem it as “The clash of the Titans, as the two gangs prepare for open war, with de little pompous power- hunger fellow, threatening to walk with an increased number of body guards to ensure that all challenges and opposition to his leadership is severely crushed and that he’s re-elected unopposed as Party Leader. * Dey say the thugs have been bragging openly that they are ready like Freddie to defend their boss as they demonstrated on Monday night “up de hill” when the meeting ended in confusion and they allegedly beat up one of the disgruntled candidates for daring to challenge him publicly. * Dey say he has boasted openly that by hook or by crook, he will be re-elected unopposed. He will be walking with his troops as he did in Half Way Tree in the Elections. It will be licks in their waist, licks in their face and licks in de place...... * But, the Gang of 5 have publicly declared their intention to take the fight to him and his gang of thugs. * Lennox and the Tek-Way-Key Minister’s 24 - ADVERTISEMENT - The Labour Spokesman FRIDAY, JUNE 11TH 2010