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THE Barbados Labour Party held a Mass Canvass yesterday in support of its candidate Senator Toni Moore, for the upcoming by-election in St. George North. Gline Clarke, who served that constituency for 26 years as a Member of Parliament, but who recently resigned and is scheduled to take up a new post as Barbados’ High Commissioner to Canada, was on hand to assist, as was Campaign Co-ordinator Pat Parris, Campaign Manager Dwight Sutherland, other MPs and supporters. The Mass Canvass took off from the St. George North Constituency Office and moved into surrounding areas. Before leaving the Constituency Office, Senator Toni Moore spoke about her strategy for the upcoming by-election in St. George North, as well as the issues identified by constituents to date, which need to be addressed. Expressing confidence that she will emerge victorious over the other candidates also vying for the position, Senator Moore said she was looking forward to working with residents Senator Toni Moore, second from left, Barbados Labour Party candidate for the upcoming by-election in St. George North, in that constituency, to iron out their with, from left, Campaign Manager Dwight Sutherland, former Member of Parliament for St. George North, Gline Clarke and concerns. Campaign Co-ordinator Pat Parris, before the Mass Canvass took off from the St. George North Constituency Office CONCERNS on Page 3 yesterday. Residents respond well to ‘Batting with Reifer’ Constituency Tour CONSTITUENTS of St. George North responded well to the “Batting with Reifer” Constituency Tour, which took off from Charles Rowe Bridge in St. George yesterday, ending in Lower Estate Tenantry. Democratic Labour Party (DLP) candidate for St. George North, Floyd Reifer pointed out the above yesterday, when asked about the Tour. He noted that he was able to hit the ground running and was able to listen to many of the concerns expressed, especially from young people, who essentially are calling for more opportunities to be provided for them so they can have a better standard of living, especially now, given the present COVID-19 pandemic. “We had a very good reception from the constituents. What we did, we wanted to listen to the issues that the people are having. So we talked to them, we listened to them and we just reassured them that we are here for them and I thought that today was very good. The reaction was Democratic Labour Party candidate for St. George North, Floyd Reifer, front, with Patrick Todd, left, who served in the brilliant” Reifer told The Barbados former DLP administration and other DLP supporters, on location in Lower Estate Tenantry in St. George, during the Advocate. ‘Batting with Reifer’ Constituency Tour. REIFER on Page 2 2 • Sunday October 4, 2020 The Barbados Advocate

Reifer pledges to do his best to assist constituents

REIFER from Front Page his chances of winning Democratic Labour Party candidate for St. George North, Floyd Reifer speaks with a resident at Lower the seat, Reifer Estate Tenantry in St. George. Accompanying him was DLP member Patrick Todd. He added, “We were on meanwhile stated, the blocks with the young “Whatever I do, I am a people and the young very confident person, but people need for me it is just talking to opportunities. They talk the people, listening to the about unemployment. issues and building They are talking about relationships with people having the opportunity to all over the constituency do things in life.Those are and letting them know some of the main issues that I am here for them. that came across. That is me, that is what I Obviously, the COVID-19 am about. pandemic has struck and “I am from St. George. I it has people under a lot of am a son of the soil and I pressure. So again, am here for the people of talking to the youngsters, St. George,” Floyd it is all about having the declared, as he pledged to opportunities.” do his effort best to assist Speaking about the constituents, should he upcoming by-election and win the seat. PdP selects candidate for upcoming by-election THE People’s Party for to speak to those at the Democracy and highest levels on the social Development (PdP) structure of society,” have selected their Atherley said at that candidate to contest the time. upcoming St. George Waldron will be running North by-election. against the General Businessman David Secretary of the Barbados Waldron has been selected Workers’ Union Senator, to represent the PdP when Toni Moore, as she the constituents of St. represents the Barbados George North head to the Labour Party, former West polls on November 11. Indies cricketer Floyd The announcement Reifer, under the came yesterday evening as Democratic Labour Party the PdP officially launched banner,leader of Solutions its campaign at Sam’s Barbados Grenville Place at the Glebe in St. Phillips II and the United George. Progressive Party’s In an earlier interview, Ambrose Grosvenor. Opposition Leader Bishop, The post for Joe Atherley, described parliamentary Waldron as a son of the soil representative became of the constituency with a vacant when Gline Clarke, sound record of community who represented the work and giving back to constituency for 26 years, the residents. resigned at the end of last “He can connect very month to take up the easily with the man on the post of Barbados’ street and is an High Commissioner to intellectual with the ability Canada. The Barbados Advocate Sunday October 4, 2020 • 3

Updated protocols amidst pandemic By Cara L. Jean-Baptiste DEM assured that the “As a part of this whole to a particular incident, we still very much in the they are ready to receive organisation has gone issue of dealing with ensured that our first Hurricane Season, Hinds persons at any point in THE introduction of back to the table to ensure particular hazard we had responders were well- revealed that they would time. the ensuing pandemic that their various plans to ensure that there was protected,” it was further have increased the While much has been means it cannot be and procedures took into personal protective pointed out. numbers of shelters done to ensure that business as usual and consideration COVID-19. equipment for our first She added that the available to persons and protocols are in place, the Department of Hinds highlighted that responders and emergency DEM also reviewed and introduced a number of Hinds believes that there Emergency COVID-19 also impacted personnel and this updated their Emergency protocols with the still needs to be more Management (DEM) the psychosocial of many required us in some cases Management Legislation. consideration of COVID- development, review and has been working to of their first responders as to top up on those and She explained that 19. updating of various plans ensure that all their many of them had a fear secure additional and COVID-19 brought about She stated that they also and procedures of the protocols are updated for their health and well- specialised equipment so the need to update some sought to retrofit a emergency services and as they take into being. that in the event that we aspects of the legislation. number of the shelters and the National Emergency consideration the “So it was important to were expected to respond Additionally, as we are facilities to ensure that Management System. environment brought ensure that we treated the on by COVID-19. health and well-being of During the Barbados the emergency support Chamber of Commerce personnel and ensure that and Industry’s recent we had that support virtual webinar Kerry available to them,” she Hinds, Director of the said. COVID-19 update: One new case, three recoveries A 30-year-old female is the These developments latest person to be reduced the numbers in diagnosed with COVID-19 isolation to seven and in Barbados. increased recoveries to Identified through 182. The tally of cases contact tracing, the recorded in Barbados Barbadian woman is now since March is 196. a patient at the isolation The Best-dos Santos facility at Harrison Point, Public Health Laboratory St. Lucy, where three conducted 252 tests people will be discharged yesterday, bringing the today after recovering total number completed to from the viral illness. 24 360.

Senator Toni Moore, right, Barbados Labour Party candidate for the upcoming by-election in St. George North, in talks with Patricia ‘Patsy’ Burrowes at the BLP campaigners which included Members of Parliament, hit the ground running Taitt Hill Minimart and Bar in Taitt Hill, St. George, during the Mass Canvass. yesterday, in the constituency of St. George North. Gline Clarke gives Toni Moore his full support CONCERNS from Front members of the media. want to see community “I have got to make sure In terms of the work to roads and tenantries that Page She added, “People don’t projects and there are a that Toni wins this seat. be done, he noted, “We are we want to look at in “We are covering St. want just someone who is number of things that have She is number one as far as going to start back the Newbury, Rock Hall and George North and our of the community. They been identified and we are I am concerned and I am pavilion here at the Glebe. then in Airy Hill. So we are strategy is just to present want some person who is up to it. We are going to be going to work extremely That was started back in hoping that we can do some Toni Moore to the people. about the community and working with them.” hard, even harder than I 2007. The DEMS took ten work there as well. There Just present everything that is where I think that I Gline Clarke meanwhile have ever worked for years and did nothing for it. are also few houses, old that the Barbados Labour have been getting the noted that he is giving Toni myself and I am So we didn’t get any help people’s houses that we Party has been doing for reception. People Moore his full support. He encouraging all of my BLP from the DEMS in the last need to repair. So we will the people and allowing the understand that I know also pointed to a number people to come and give her ten years. So we are going try to do our best to see people to be able to make what service is and what of targeted areas that will the full support that she to start back that,” it was what we can finalise over informed choices about this they want is a relationship. receive some attention, really needs,” he told The pointed out. the next couple of days,” campaign,” Moore told Outside of that, people once she wins the seat. Barbados Advocate. “There are also a few Clarke told this newspaper. 4• Sunday October 4, 2020 The Barbados Advocate

Prof. Sir Hilary Beckles convenes Early closure of QEH pharmacy Department independent CXC review team THE public is kindly system and improve the asked to note that the capacity and manage- CHAIRMAN of the (SBA) for the Campus, The University Trinidad and Tobago; and Pharmacy Department of ment of the pharmacy Caribbean July/August 2020 of the West Indies. Other the Hon. Michael S. the Queen Elizabeth data base. Examinations CSEC® and CAPE® members of the team are Browne, Minister of Hospital will be closed The Board of Council® (CXC®), Examinations, and the Professor Andrew Education in Antigua and from 1:30 P.M. on Friday, Management of the Professor Sir Hilary grading process for the Downes, retired Pro Vice- Barbuda and Chair of the October 9, to 8:30 a.m. on Queen Elizabeth Hospital Beckles has convened July/August 2020 Chancellor, Planning and CARICOM Council for Monday,October 12, 2020, regrets any inconvenience a team that will review CSEC® and CAPE® ex- Development, The Human and Social to facilitate an upgrade to caused, and we look for- the modified approach aminations, among University of the West Development (COHSOD). its Abacus prescription ward to your continued for the administration other related matters. Indies; Professor Francis The team met with the processing software. This support, and cooperation of the July/August 2020 Chair of the review De Lanoy,President of the Chairman of CXC® on upgrade is expected to en- as we strive towards CSEC® and CAPE® team is Professor Hazel University of Curacao; Mr. Friday, 2 October, 2020. hance the Department’s “Getting Better Examinations; the Simmons-McDonald, Harrilal Seecharan, re- They will commence work inventory management Together”. moderation process ap- Professor Emerita and retired Chief Education immediately and report to plied to the School- tired Pro Vice-Chancellor Officer, Ministry of the Chairman, CXC® by Based Assessment and Principal of the Open Education, Republic of Friday, 16 October, 2020. UWI PhD student cops one of two international journal awards

NAVIDA BACHAN, a graduate student at The University of the West Indies (The UWI), has been awarded the prestigious Routledge/Round Table Commonwealth Studentship Award for the 2020-2021 academic year. Only two stu- dentships are available each year; one designated for a UK-registered student and the other for one student from other Commonwealth countries, which was awarded to Navida. Founded in 1910, the Round Table is the oldest English-language international affairs journal and provides analysis Navida Bachan and commentary from research on all aspects of has a special interest in international affairs. The the tenets of participa- journal is the major tory governance in the source for coverage of the health sector and how policy issues concerning they have been applied in the contemporary Commonwealth contexts Commonwealth and its that have facilitated im- role in international af- proved health outcomes fairs, with occasional arti- for populations. cles on themes of histori- intends to use the cal interest. Navida, who Routledge/Round Table is studying for a PhD in Commonwealth Governance at the Sir Studentship towards un- Arthur Lewis Institute of derstanding key gover- Social and Economic nance components within Studies (SALISES) at the UK’s National Health The UWI St. Augustine Service (NHS). Campus, has focused her She holds a BSc in research on investigating Economics and an MSc in health system gover- Development Statistics nance and its impact on with a specialisation in the performance of health Social and Demographic systems in Trinidad and Statistics, both from The Tobago and the UK. She UWI. The Barbados Advocate Sunday October 4, 2020 • 5

Global collective action necessary

Stories by Cara L. Jean- the notion of supremacy of pact of COVID to that of a have now compromised Baptiste a handful who dictate the World War,and stated that our ability so to do, but we direction of the majority. in order to recover from believe that sustainable THERE must be global She believes that in this impact, a war time development is our devel- collective action from times of crisis, there loan for the 21st century opment and we can only the global leaders if the should be automatic tar- should established with re- do it with access to capital, world is to get out of the geted increases of liquid- payments up to 50 or 100 financial systems and current pandemic as ity, particularly for those years, and a growth re- global institutions that are one. countries lying on the fault silient fund for CARICOM just, transparent, account- Prime Minister, Mia line of a particular crisis. countries. able and equitable and Amor Mottley made the And added that the inter- “Those are the things prepared to make deci- call as she delivered re- national system should that we must require sions,” she said. marks during the United provide liquidity when and global leadership on if we “This is what Barbados Nations’ virtual High-level where it was most needed are to get out of this. seeks, this is what CARI- meeting on Financing the in times of systematic cri- Before COVID we were on COM needs, and this is 2030 Agenda for sis. schedule to achieve the what global justice and Sustainable Development Furthermore, Mottley SDGs. These headwinds morality requires.” PM Mottley during the session. in the Era of COVID-19 called for a Global and Beyond. Vulnerability Index so that Highlighting that this countries like Barbados call was also made by the and other small to mid-size speakers who came before middle income countries her, Mottley stated that fi- are better able to absorb nancing for sustainable de- shocks like this ensuing velopment will not and can pandemic and the climate not be properly addressed crisis. unless there was a democ- Additionally, she be- ratization of dependencies lieved fair access to non- and oversights, adding market finance was neces- that in their 75th year,the sary as the debt suspen- UN must be careful not to sion by the g20 did not as- allow further entrench- sist the vulnerable middle ment of institutions and income countries. processes that perpetuate Mottley likened the im- Building resilience

THERE is no way to ef- ter of living with uncer- fectively or efficiently plan tainty and the only way for unknown risks and it to be able to treat that un- is against this backdrop certainty appropriately is that persons and busi- to ensure that we are nesses are being encour- looking at our imagina- aged to be mindful and tion of what could poten- ensure that they are tially happen,” she said. building their resilience. “We therefore need to Speaking during a re- ensure that we are build- cent virtual webinar ing resilience, we are hosted by the Barbados making risk informed de- Chamber of Commerce cisions and investment and Industry, Andria and that we are undertak- Grosvenor, Deputy ing radical transforma- Executive Director (ag) of tion.” the Caribbean Disaster She went on to note that Emergency Management she was of the view the Agency (CDEMA) high- only way to achieve such lighted that risk was com- was to partner with the plex and there were many private sector,adding that things that we will need to the private sector needed plan for in the future that to be onboard, not despite we have never seen in our their profit making lifetimes, and probably in agenda but because of it, the lifetimes of our par- as this would improve the ents and grandparents. sustainability of all organ- Because of that, she isations involved. pointed out that we were Executive Director of living in a time of uncer- the BCCI, Misha Lobban- tainty, especially in recent Clarke stated that the times, and usual risk seminar was a part of a management and plan- series of free webinars ning needed to evolve. hosted by the BCCI. “So in order to break Given that that cycle of disaster,we International Day of need to allow ourselves to Disaster Deduction is cel- move from just this whole ebrated in October, matter of disaster man- Lobban-Clarke believed agement and risk preven- that the webinar, which tion, which is important, was sponsored by Sagicor to understand that these Life Inc and Lynch things have to take a big- Insurance Brokers was ger role in the whole mat- timely. 6 • Sunday October 4, 2020 The Barbados Advocate

Date Flight details Departure Arrival DLP could October 16 Grand Cayman to Barbados 7:00 a.m 11:30 a.m. October 16 Barbados to Grand Cayman 1:00 p.m. 3:30 p.m. learn from October 25 Grand Cayman to Barbados 7:00 a.m. 11:30 a.m. October 25 Barbados to Grand Cayman 1:00 p.m. 3:30 p.m. BLP: Wickham

By Jenique Belgrave be on attacking the ruling Charter flight to Barbados party. THE Democratic “Depeiza seems to think Labour Party (DLP) that her first priority is to should take a leaf out attack the government, from the Cayman Islands of the playbook but I disagree. She needs utilised by the to rebuild the DLP first, GEORGE TOWN, travellers should travel approval.Travellers negative PCR test result Barbados Labour then she would have a Cayman Islands – The familiarize themselves who have not completed signed off by the Medical Party (BLP) during the good platform to attack,” Honorary Consul to with all the Covid-19 this process will not be Officer of Health is last general election he said. Barbados in the Cayman protocols before making permitted to board the required in order for the campaign. Congratulating the Islands Ms Juliette travel arrangements as flight. Questions or quarantine period to Its President, Verla attorney-at-law on her Gooding, has organized, the Honorary Consul concerns pertaining to cease. Depeiza is being urged to return to the helm and on through her office, a Office and by extension inbound travel to Grand Although there is a “focus exclusively on her win against former charter flight to and from the Government of Cayman should be Quarantine at Residence rebuilding the political General Secretary George Barbados with travel from Barbados, will not be directed to Travel Time by pilot programme which organisation and getting Pilgrim, Wickham Grand Cayman on 16th liable for anyone who fails emailing will allow travellers to it ready for 2023” by emphasised this move October and final leg back to meet the requirements [email protected] or by quarantine at home Political Scientist Peter was a good one for the to Cayman on 25th and are turned away at calling 345-649-6913 provided they meet Wickham. political party. October. the airport. between the hours of established criteria, agree Speaking to The “This says it is more The Charter will take Until further notice, all 8:30am and 5:00pm, to wear monitoring Barbados Advocate,he comfortable going in persons already in persons wishing to travel Monday to Friday. technology and their said the way forward for another direction than Barbados who wish to visit to the Cayman Islands All inbound travellers homes have been pre- the party was to spend with the old guard and relatives or who are must register their (aged 5 years and over) approved by Public more time listening to the reflects on what returning to work in the inbound travel request will be tested at the Health, if the traveller average man on the happened in the last Cayman Islands. There is with Travel Time, and airport for COVID-19, resides with other people, street. election. My feeling is that the ability to travel one complete the online form prior to undergoing all members of the “She needs to spend George Pilgrim became way for those returning at mandatory quarantine for household will be subject time listening to what associated with the old home to Barbados or www.exploregov.ky/travelt 14 days with a further to the same quarantine people want and should guard, the old way of Cayman Islands but ime in order to receive pre- PCR test on day 15. A requirements. Note that attempt to re-interpret doing things and the old non-Caymanians will and represent the DLP’s candidates and have to pay for quarantine philosophy. Basically she essentially you are seeing at an approved facility. needs to do exactly what a rejection of that and the Travellers are strongly the BLP did while in welcoming in of the new encouraged to have Opposition, where it guard. One can have no insurance which includes listened through its argument with that as it COVID-19 coverage before ‘Rubbing Shoulders’ seems like the logical travelling to the Cayman programme and refocused thing to do, so Islands. From 1st October, through the creation of a congratulations to her 2020 all inbound travelers Covenant, so the DLP and I will say that the will be required to attest to needs to do something DLP has done themselves a statement which similar,” he advised. a favour by expressing the confirms that they possess Wickham also noted desire to move in that health insurance which that the focus should not direction,” he opined. includes COVID-19 coverage, or that they understand the financial risks they are taking and that they have independent means to cover any medical costs. The list of persons permitted to enter the Cayman Islands include - Caymanians, permanent residents, work permit holders and their families; persons who own residential property within the Cayman Islands; other approved visitors such as students with a valid visa to study in the Cayman Islands, and persons with close family ties to residents or work permit holders; such as spouses, fiancés, parents,grandparents and siblings. To receive further information, travel costs and Registration Form, persons wishing to travel DLP President Verla Depeiza (pictured) is being should email the Barbados urged to “focus exclusively on rebuilding the Consulate Office at political organisation and getting it ready for [email protected] 2023” by Political Scientist Peter Wickham.

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FLB to help Barbadians be better money managers BARBADIANS will entrepreneurs who have had the training, and society can be determined soon be more approached them and may be at high levels of by the public to be an empowered to take received assistance to the community, they are avenue for legitimate their financial literacy prevent them from falling consumed with greed. savings and investment into their own hands into insolvency and They see interest rates and not just a quick return when they participate bankruptcy as a result of that are exceptionally as the Minister is in a number of clinics challenges associated with attractive and they feel referring to and that is the with the launch of the not managing debt wisely. that you should go after determinant that we need Financial Literacy He further noted: that and you don’t stop to to sensitise people to. The Bureau (FLB) in the “People need to think it through but you same way people would coming weeks. understand what it just take a risk and complain about going into Minister of Energy, is to refinance a then find yourself in a bank or credit union Small Business and mortgage...There has to be confusion.” [which] saw them as too Entrepreneurship, Kerrie a move towards making The Minister continued: risky and didn’t want to Symmonds, said too many the entire country “There have been lend, they have to adopt a Barbadians had started conversant about things instances in not so far similar approach before businesses without like equity and angel away times where major they put their money into understanding how to investment and financing institutions in this the hands of strangers write business or via those routes and also country have [collapsed] just for that quick return.” marketing plans, or the by way of bonds and as a result of that so it He said it was the various investment trading in bonds, so it is a happens in a capitalist Ministry’s duty to opportunities that were broad-based approach society. ...There is a need sensitise the public to available, and the FLB that we are taking.” to make people differentiate between would assist in this He also addressed the sufficiently empowered legitimate savings and regard. need to educate that they can make sound pyramid schemes and one The Minister was Barbadians about sound financial decisions against of the topics to be speaking on Monday to financial management the very best advice and discussed in the bureau is representatives from the and practices in light of consideration. Beyond Investments and Savings media who attended a notices in the media that I do not think a and Making Wise sensitisation session at warning about pyramid country can do any more.” Decisions. Baobab Tower, Warrens, schemes/online trading Meanwhile, Technical When rolled out, the St. Michael. schemes. Advisor in the Ministry, FLB will be manned by Mr. Symmonds “A part of this is going to David Simpson, expressed volunteers in the first reasoned that the be building a culture in a similar thought about instance and, when Ministry was cognisant of the country where there is pyramid schemes and physically constituted, the need to help citizens a better understanding of suggested that persons there will be six to eight understand how to sound financial needed to do the “right due staff members at various manage debt wisely.This, management practices diligence” regarding a levels charged with he explained, was based and decisions. I think that savings instrument. facilitating Marketing and Minister of Energy, Small Business and on requests from small sometimes, even when “These things that are Public Relations, training Entrepreneurship, Kerrie Symmonds and micro business people believe that they circulating currently in and other duties. Professor Arthur’s spirit lives on, says Senator Drakes THE spirit of the late Rt Hon Professor Owen Arthur lives on. Wealth of knowledge shared with young economists This assurance was given by Opposition Senator Drakes pompasity that came Prime Minister. “As by the Minister in the Senator Crystal Drakes revealed that she had from him despite all that Barbados grapples with Ministry of Finance who as she paid tribute to the several conversations he had achieved. the economic fallout from stated that in a best case late Prime Minister in with professor Arthur “His spirit will COVID 19, his words on scenario the Barbadian the Upper Chamber about the economy.“I continue to live on in July 4 still ring loudly in economy will lose recently. would have the many of us, like myself, my ears. He said to me approximately $425 Lamenting that she opportunity to sit and who he made sure to the Barbados economy is million in revenues. only met and was able to listen to him. He gave his imprint his thoughts , his not ready for the “And given that interact with Professor experience and philosophies, all the calamity that is about to revenues in the last few Arthur just over two knowledge freely without while encouraging us to unfold. And sir, when years have averaged years ago, she said he prejudice.” play our own unique part someone like Professor about $3 billion, that is a understood the She said he always in Barbados’ Arthur who has led the best case scenario that importance of sharing expressed a sense of deep development.” country for 15 years we will lose about 14 what he knew with young concern on how to move “What I will remember speaks , you sit up and percent of our revenues. professionals because he Barbados forward given most about him was his pay attention” So even before we really himself was afforded that all that had befallen the humility while being that “But he did not say and truly had an idea of opportunity at a young country. “From LIAT to larger than life public that in defeat. He was the magnitude of the Opposition Senator age. government financing, to person. Great leaders, always ready to assist. As shock to the Barbadian Crystal Drakes She recalled that as a monetary policy, to trade those who write their we continue to weather economy, Professor child growing up under policy. He discussed it all. names on history’s page this COVID 19 storm it Arthur had the foresight economic environment his tenure as prime He always had a sacrifice the most for the is with great pain that he and experience to know and was ready, willing minister, there was historical, analytical and people that they lead. isn’t here with us to see it that the Barbadian and able to formulate always not only a sense of pragmatic analysis that They have the deepest through. but sir, we must economy was entering policy to respond to that economic prosperity and all seemed to flow passion and commitment be bold, valiant and into what he called a changing environment.” stability but a sense of seamlessly.” to their duty and they are undaunted in our efforts ‘corned beef and biscuit Senator Drakes also security in the leadership She said they shared the ones that carry the to achieve the economic season’.” remembered his wit, his of Barbados. “Barbadians many intellectual burden the furthest transformation that is “We have not just lost love for reading and felt under Professor debates and never once distance.” needed.” an intellectual titan but gardening and most Athur like they had a was there a hint of She pointed to the She alluded to the someone who was importantly his love for leader they could trust.” arrogance or air of intuition of the former comments recently made extremely intuitive of the his family.(JH)

8 • Sunday October 4, 2020 The Barbados Advocate ‘For the cause that lacks assistance, ’Gainst the wrongs that need resistance, For the future in the distance, And the good that I can do’ Editorial Making all things new IT’S such a beautiful courage of blessings from Workers’ organisation morning. The colours are hearts of love, in all the calling my senses to life. twists and turns of every That’s life in its oneness, new day. and partisan politics all creation, every cell in Remember too that God INTERNATIONAL labour law jurisprudence does not our bodies. And Covid knows us in our exactly repudiate it, but it does not wholeheartedly Wimp? Well, the Psalmist nakedness. We’re the only endorse it either. We refer to the relation between tells us (27:14) we’ll have species that buys clothes workers’ organisations and political parties. The to wait and see what to cover ourselves in God’s Freedom of Association Committee of the Governing comes with courage. Life’s universe. Why then do Body of the International labour Organisation (ILO) still a blessing and full of some make such a fuss has stated the following: “In the interests of the of the wonder. Yet there are still learned from Wimp – that recognise that oneness about what others wear at normal development of the trade union movement, it those who suffer in all God’s in a box? I wonder. and help our awareness of worship? Are we really would be desirable to have regard to the principles sorts of ways. Bless them. Will things be the same the Divine’s blessing upon that small, petty, that for enunciated in the resolution on the independence of the There’s the despairing and after Wimp – the same old us – the love within as our us ‘church clothes’ trade union movement adopted by the International alone, the fearful and spiritual life in our life in gift to creation. Wimp can override loving hearts? Labour Conference at its 35th Session (1972) that the needful. Whatever our the Church, in the ways never overcome that. It’s Wimp doesn’t distinguish fundamental and permanent mission of the trade own feelings are, we know our faith expresses itself, time for the Church to between smart suits and union movement is the economic and social we can overcome them by as followers of Jesus? Are wake to it. Maybe, like Rip jeans does he, between advancement of the workers, and that when trade helping others to some things now less van Winkle, it’s slept for long and short pants, unions, in accordance with the national law and overcome theirs. Jesus important to us, others too long. between Ricci and practice of their respective countries and at the ever calls us, here in the more so? Do we still accept Another thing: we really Rihanna? Do we really decision of their members, decide to establish relations world, to reach out. In everything we previously don’t need temples made think that the God who with a political party or to undertake constitutional reaching out to one, we took for granted? Has with hands to worship the created this universe political action as a means towards the advancement reach out to all Wimp changed us, or left Divine. I say ‘worship’ would blink at what we of their economic and social objectives, such political humankind.The Divine is everything the same as if deliberately. I don’t mean wear when we say ‘Jesus I relations should not be of such a nature as to within us. We don’t need we’d slept? I guess I can asking for more and more. trust in you’? You can’t buy compromise the continuance of the trade union temples made with hands only speak for myself. Maybe what I have now is him with clothes. movement or its social or economic functions, to experience the Divine We’re living in a new more than I could ever Well, there’s a start for irrespective of political changes in the country.” Heartbeat. We’re all its age of uncertainty. We’re have expected. And then our life in Jesus post- At the same time, “Provisions imposing a general living forms. Its song all potentially Wimp-hits. each of us is a temple, Wimp. I hope you won’t prohibition on political activities by trade unions for never ceases. It’s the song Maybe it won’t be enough entire, complete, sacred. feel too shocked. Worship the promotion of their specific objectives are contrary of Love. to confess our sins unless We’re our own priests is not set in cement, after to the principles of freedom of association…” That’s why I’ve never we’ve first washed our celebrating all that’s all, and the Spirit will ever The issue at caption has come into sharp focus with quite understood why hands. Yet every morning happened to us. That’ll see further than we do the selection of Ms Toni Moore, the current general some objected to the the sap still rises and we take courage to from the valleys and the secretary of the island’s most representative workers’ closing of churches. Are know,or should know,that understand. Remember, mountain tops, and with organisation, to be the candidate for the Barbados they such holy places that we’re inseparable from the the crowd is always every new day. Labour Party [BLP] in the upcoming by-election in the Wimp can’t reach there? Divine, and ever reborn complaining – it wants Go safely, then – until constituency of St. George North. Hardly. Is it supposed that from the womb of the this, not that – and it the next time. Of course, the distinction can and must be drawn the universe only earth, at one with all kneels and confesses to between the political leanings of the union’s leadership worships there? Well, things. For me now,pretty get it. ‘Sorry… now Heartfelt, from the and those of the union itself but, given the local maybe it worships there well at the end of my days, gimme’. The crowd won’t boundary: “The day to predilection with the cult of personality, this is a but in a squeak not a song. the Church, if it’s to have have your courage, the kindle new longings in the distinction that might not be too readily drawn. Would that be all we’ve any meaning at all, must courage of ‘thank you’, the heart has come.” (Osho). To some extent, the political history of the region, including Barbados, has been frequently instanced with open alliances between organised labour and the political party. Indeed, while this is not as financially Azerbaijan claims advances in Karabakh, beneficial to regional political parties as the alliance in the UK between the Labour party and the Trades Armenia vows historic struggle Union Congress, it has served to maintain the associated party as a significant and viable political YEREVAN/BAKU – control in the 1990s. independently verify the said. force, even when in opposition. Armenia said yesterday it Each side said it had situation on the ground. Armenia’s armed forces As the ILO, Barbados has always treated the relation would use “all necessary destroyed hundreds of the Armenian Defence have so far held back from as one for the sole determination of the respective means” to protect ethnic other’s tanks. The Azeri Ministry official Artsrun entering the war parties themselves, while nevertheless ensuring that Armenians from attack by side claimed gains, and Hovhannisyan said the alongside those of the voice of labour resonates in Parliament by the Azerbaijan, which said its President Ilham Aliyev situation was changing Nagorno-Karabakh. But provision in section 36 (4) that “seven senators shall forces had captured a sent congratulations to a frequently.“In such a large Pashinyan portrayed the be appointed by the Governor-General acting in his string of villages in military commander on war such changes are conflict as a national discretion to represent religious, economic or social fighting over the the capture of a Karabakh natural. We can take a struggle and compared it interests or such other interests as the Governor- mountain enclave of village. position, then leave it in to the country’s war with General considers ought to be represented”. By time- Nagorno-Karabakh. “Today the Azeri army an hour,” he told reporters. Ottoman Turkey in the honoured convention, the leadership of the island’s Ignoring a French raised the flag of Armenian Prime early 20th century. most representative workers’ organisation has been attempt to mediate, the Azerbaijan in Madagiz. Minister Nikol Pashinyan His Foreign Ministry perennially nominated to represent the economic opposing sides pounded Madagiz is ours,” Aliyev told his countrymen in a said Armenia, as the interest of labour. each other with rockets declared on social media. televised address that guarantor of Nagorno- It may be argued therefore that despite the historical and missiles for a seventh He later announced the fighting all along the front Karabakh’s security, reality, the drafters of our supreme law never day in the newest flare-up capture of seven more was intense. would take “all the contemplated partisan political representation by the of a decades-old conflict villages. “As of now, we already necessary means and labour leadership, although, to be fair, there is no that threatens to draw in Hundreds of people took have significant human steps” to prevent what it express legislative provision that seeks to bar such Russia and Turkey. to the streets of the Azeri losses, both military and called “mass atrocities” by leaders from membership of the Lower House either. The death toll rose to at capital Baku in civilian, large quantities the forces of Azerbaijan In this light, the nexus between the union and the least 230 in the fighting celebration, waving flags of military equipment are and its ally Turkey. A party and its degree are matters for the members of over Nagorno-Karabakh, and placards reading no longer usable, but the ministry spokeswoman the union as is their electoral choice of representative an ethnic Armenian “Karabakh was and will adversary still has not declined to comment on in general or other election. enclave inside Azerbaijan be ours”. been able to solve any of what steps this could After all, the individual member is not bound by his that broke away from its It was not possible to its strategic issues,” he entail. or her contract of membership or otherwise, to engage in a game of follow-the-leader when exercising their Telephone: 467-2000 News Fax: 434-1000 News Editor: Dorian Bryan Executive Editor: Allison Downes democratic franchise, nor does the electoral E-mail Address: [email protected] Business Editor: Jewel Brathwaite General Manager: Sandra Clarke Assistant Managing Director: Sean Eteen endorsement of the organisation itself necessarily Website: www.barbadosadvocate.com Sports Editor: Corey Greaves Publisher: Sir Anthony Bryan accompany the partisan choice of its leadership. @The Barbados Advocate @barbadosadvocate The Barbados Advocate Sunday October 4, 2020 • 9

Rise up

SOMETIMES we pretend Evelyn Greaves and So they engineered a that dangerous vein. that our country’s social Robert Morris, all recog- change of government to If ever there were a need and political history has nised that the DLP would one that would send them for an uprising it is now. been pristine. It has not. allow them to deliver home. An uprising is important For example, we boast of rights and benefits to Immediately on a now because our democ- the age of our parliament workers. One only needs change of government, racy is slipping away. and forget to mention that to look at the quality of they were willing to accept Barbadians need to rise up for much of that history pro-labour and pro-union four and a half percent in order to save their coun- any black man found in legislation on our books from the new administra- try and secure the future there would have been and consider when they tion.And workers still pay of their children. Some of trespassing. were passed. I do not have dues to these unions. In us have no children and We conveniently forget the room here to address my view, that says some- have no sense of a need for that it took a social revolu- the shenanigans of partic- we like to describe as riots During the 2018 elec- thing about the character the future welfare of off- tion to have genuine repre- ular individuals that in order to diminish the tions campaign, all objec- of persons and the gen- spring, but others among sentation of black workers played out in some cases. significance of the actions tive observers repeatedly uineness of anything that us do and have concerns. in parliament, or any- But stand by. of that period, to find evi- warned Barbadians that might fall from them in the The late Prime Minister, where else in Barbados. There is absolutely noth- dence of Barbadians being the promises being made future. Owen Arthur, in express- When Hugh Springer ing wrong with unions encouraged to rise up by the then opposition The Prime Minister has ing his concern about the and Grantley Adams, as working with political par- against the order of their were unrealistic. The every right to reward those future of this country, they then were, used the ties to further the inter- society. But in 2017, the General Secretary of the who delivered the govern- stated that he had off- workers union to propel ests of workers.That is dif- General Secretary of the BWU apparently thought ment to her. Barbadians spring that he was con- themselves forward, the ferent from union leaders BWU encouraged working otherwise. have every right to refuse cerned about. That is a le- BLP was the only organi- using the workers to de- people to rise up against The leadership of the to be used as pawns for the gitimate concern of all lov- sation seeking a better life stroy worker friendly gov- their government. BWU and the National personal ambitions of fake ing parents and grandpar- for black Barbadians.They ernments and supplant In a move matched only Union of Public Workers people. ents. Many Barbadians used the only vehicle avail- them with anti-worker by a well-orchestrated plot insisted on a 20 plus per- As a young man, I stood share his concerns. able to them at that time. regimes. to bring down the cent increase in wages for in a crowd and heard the The people of St. George When it became clear Not so long ago, when Sandiford administration, their members, although a father of our independ- North have an opportunity that that party had been she wanted to bring about the General Secretary of blind man on a trotting ence, Errol Barrow, as he to start the process of hijacked by the very people regime change in this the BWU and her counter- horse could see that the then was, express fear that bringing our country back it had previously been country, the General parts in arms, joined forces economy could not afford his party might win all the from the brink. A candi- fighting, unionists sought Secretary of the Barbados with the business class such an increase. In fact, seats in parliament in the date has been presented to other alliances to promote Workers Union reportedly and employers to shut the then administration upcoming elections and them by the BLP that has workers’ interests. The urged workers to rise up. down the country and was printing money in an that that would create a long worked in her self-in- Democratic Labour Party In our long history, up- bring down the Stuart effort to keep workers em- constitutional crisis. He terest. The people now was the best vehicle avail- risings have been few and Government. That was ployed. That did not meet wanted no such thing. But need to look after their in- able to them because it far between. We have to consistent with her advice the satisfaction of the now we have an effective terest, the interest of their shared their interests. throw our minds back to to those who would listen unions. For them, it would one party state and some children and the interest of Consequently,Frank the 1816 Bussa Rebellion to her to rise up against have been better if their persons believe that this their country. Walcott, Leroy Trotman, or the 1937 revolt, which their government. members were sent home. country should continue in Do the right thing. Can mineral extraction ever be environmentally acceptable?

IN August, the price of trafficked abroad. about which few reliable Pueblo Viejo mine is ex- gold reached a record high A few weeks later or recent independent pected to produce a little of US$2,073 per ounce. It InfoAmazonia published a Caribbean statistics exist. below 18 tonnes or be- did so as investors con- more detailed account. This is surprising between or between 0.53m cerned about the impact ‘Tracing Tainted Gold’, de- cause not only is the infor- and 0.58m ounces of gold of COVID-19, global eco- scribed how across the mal production and trade this year. nomic instability, and Guiana Shield, mercury in gold growing, but so too The gold it produces ac- falling bond yields, de- tra?cking networks are is the interest in indus- counts for at least thirty cided it was a safe haven. enabling gold produced by trial gold mining and ex- per cent of the Republic’s Coincidentally,the spike artisanal miners to be traction in the Dominican overall exports, and ac- occurred as Guyana’s laundered; how it is mov- Republic, French Guiana, cording to Government es- Stabroek News published ing across uncontrolled Suriname, and Guyana, timates the company is ex- an investigative report in borders and through the it indicated too that the draw attention to gold, a and to a minor extent in pected to pay about collaboration with region’s ports; suggesting whole illegal process has Caribbean economic activ- Haiti, Jamaica, and Cuba. US$153.7m in taxes in InfoAmazonia and media that it is entering legiti- come to support the ity which otherwise re- By far the biggest sin- 2020, although this may partners in Brazil and mate global supply chains, Amazon economies of ceives little regional gle producer in the vary substantially based Venezuela which de- and possibly ending up in Guyana, Suriname, media coverage, is largely Caribbean is in the on the price of gold and scribed how a significant products made by some of Brazil, and Venezuela. only commented on by en- Dominican Republic. other factors including part of the Republic’s in- the world’s biggest corpo- What additionally the vironmentalists and those Operated by the Canadian production levels. formal gold production is rations.Almost in passing, two reports did, was to who follow mining, and miner, Barrick Gold, its Cont’d on page 10

Mix of sunshine and clouds with occasional isolated light showers and a very slight chance of isolated thunderstorms

High: 5:12 a.m. and 4:59 p.m. London: 12°C CLOUDY WITH LIGHT RAIN Yesterday: 2.3 mm Boston: 16°C FAIR Low: 10:43 a.m. For the month: 29.4 mm Max: 29.8°C Montreal: 12°C CLOUDY and 11:23 p.m. For the year: 730.4 mm Min: 23.0°C Toronto: 11°C CLOUDY New York: 19°C PARTLY CLOUDY 5:48 a.m. 5:46 p.m. Miami: 33°C FAIR 10 • Sunday October 4, 2020 The Barbados Advocate

The responsible approach to resource mining

Cont’d from page 9 Northern Brazil: an area Shield. It said that its ob- of gold or other minerals mented list of unsound in- Montagne d'Or project in that geological surveys in- jective would be to iden- by responsible, globally dustrial mining practices the form presented, re- More generally Barrick dicate also has reserves of tify and acquire properties recognised companies can from damage to eco sys- main convinced a respon- Gold is expected to in- diamonds, manganese, in what it described as one deliver many thousands of tems to the release of sible approach that pro- crease its already large rare earths, chromium, of the most prospective re- jobs and provide signifi- cyanide, mercury and vides strong environmen- capital investment by an- nickel, copper, lithium, gions in the world for cant government rev- other toxic substances into tal and social guarantees other US$1.3bn to add an- uranium, niobium, tanta- large scale gold discover- enues, but extraction un- the environment, and it is is possible. other 15 years to its lum, and precious stones. ies. deniably remains con- hard to see how, despite “The real challenge”, he planned operations, possi- In recent years, this vast More recently China’s tentious for multiple en- corporate assurances, recently told bly doubling the contribu- trans-border region has Zijin Mining outbid a vironmental reasons. mining in the rain forest ‘Outremers360’, “lies in tion the mine will make begun to attract signifi- Canadian mining com- In the Guiana Shield can be made acceptable . our ability to find the right until well into the 2030s. cant new interest from pany to purchase Guyana the reserves of gold and Complicating the mat- formula that will allow the In addition, another mining companies from Goldfields, while other other minerals lie beneath ter further have been re- emergence, in a responsi- Canadian company, across the world as there miners operating and the vast, biodiverse and cent oil discoveries. ble and reasoned manner, GoldQuest, has identified is strong evidence that prospecting in the still largely untouched Requiring new manage- of an alternative economy a potentially significant this under explored, but Republic indicate that rain forest which together ment skills in countries …. based on research, ex- gold and copper prospect environmentally sensitive they too see an opportu- with the neighbouring with small populations, oil ploitation, and develop- and is hoping that ap- area of rain forest, could nity to expand production. Amazon region provides has become an unavoid- ment of our natural re- proval by the country’s offer the possibility of one In neighbouring the world with the vital able distraction from pur- sources”. new President will enable or more large ‘tier one’ Suriname a ‘gold rush’ is carbon sink that plays a suing a better mix of reg- Developing Caribbean it to commence formal en- gold mines and support also underway, but in central role in offsetting ulation, supervision and mineral resources will vironmental studies on the extraction of other French Guiana, despite global warming. policing of formal and in- likely continue to present what may be a significant minerals in demand glob- the interest of major min- Mining in such an eco- formal mining in the hard to resolve questions new find. ally. ing corporations, local ob- logically sensitive area is Guianas. of public policy requiring Every other major In an indicator of the jections and legal chal- not only an anathema to Despite this, some like balance between the need Caribbean producer of potential opportunity, lenges to a proposed mega local and environmental Antoine Karam, the for development, the gold is located on the Barrick Gold signed in mine, Montagne d'Or, has groups but has global con- Former French Senator growing global demand Guyana Shield, the geo- 2019 an agreement with resulted in it and other sequences for a region who served as the for minerals, and intense logical formation that ex- Reunion Gold Corp to ex- new mining proposals that is among the most at President of the Regional local and international tends from Venezuela to pand its exploration foot- being placed on hold. risk from climate change. Council of French Guiana, pressure to protect the French Guiana and into print across the Guiana As with oil, the recovery Add to that the well docu- and who opposed the rain forest. SRC TRADING THOUGHTS: In its race for Director-General, will the WTO make history or her-story? By Leah Crag-Chaderton & Nicholas Lazarus

JUST three weeks after Roberto Azevedo officially demitted office as Director-General (DG) of the World Trade Organization (WTO), the selection process for his successor is well under way. The list of those vying for the helm of the WTO got shorter on September 18th, when the General Council revealed Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala (Nigeria), Yoo Myung-hee (Republic of Korea), Amina C Mohamed (Kenya), Mohammad Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala Yoo Myung-hee Amina C Mohamed Mohammad Maziad Al- Liam Fox (United Maziad Al-Tuwaijri (Nigeria) (Republic of Korea) (Kenya) Tuwaijri (Saudi Arabia) Kingdom) (Saudi Arabia) and Liam Fox (United Kingdom) as success of either one states because the United on a national level seems had a female or African of relevant experience to the final candidates for would mean the appoint- States is blocking the ap- counterintuitive to the Director-General, and the the table having worked the coveted DG position. ment of not only the first pointment of new mem- purpose of the WTO’s dis- current global movements in the field for over a quar- While these five remain- African DG, but also the bers. There is an ongoing pute mechanism. A sea- for equity and economic ter century. But is trade ing candidates are all ex- first female. While female trade war between the soned conservative politi- justice,Fox may be too tra- knowledge all it takes to ceptionally qualified pro- leadership and geographic United States and China, cian and former Minister ditional a candidate to ul- run the WTO? Myung-hee fessionally, this SRC representation are impor- the world’s two largest under Prime Minister timately be selected. should certainly possess Trading Thoughts will ex- tant, equally important is economies. This is all be- Theresa May, he has Additionally, the situation the diplomatic experience amine which of those qual- making the best choice for fore factoring in the un- stated openly that, if se- requires innovative and navigating the tensions ifications might be best the job given the plethora paralleled economic im- lected as DG, half of his bold leadership and per- between South Korea’s suited for the DG position. of challenges that has pact of the Coronavirus senior advisors will be haps a conservative may traditional American al- But first, the diversity of plagued the WTO in re- pandemic. women. His stance not be the right fit. lies and the rising regional the individuals demands cent times. Director Fox, a Brexit supporter against Huawei’s partici- Although the two power of China. In addi- some attention. It is note- General Roberto Azevedo and the first United pation in the UK’s 5G net- African women are at- tion, her work in the Asia- worthy that all three of resigned one year early. Kingdom (UK) Secretary work and sanctimonious tracting much attention, Pacific Economic the women who entered The WTO’s Appellate of State for International remarks on China’s han- the 53-year old South Cooperation (APEC) the race have progressed Body does not have Trade promises reform if dling of the initial out- Korean Myung-hee may makes her familiar with to the second round, and enough members to hear he is selected as DG. His break of COVID-19 might be the one to watch in this multilateral economic two of them hail from the appeals against decisions contention that WTO dis- make him an unpopular race. Presently serving as fora. While these are African continent. This of panels that preside over putes can be better re- choice in Beijing. Given the country’s Minister of strengths in Myung-hee’s signals a bold move as the disputes between member solved if dealt with first that the WTO has never Trade, she brings a wealth Cont’d on page 11

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR ADVOCATE PUBLISHERS (2000) INC, FONTABELLE • FAX: 434-1000 • E-MAIL: [email protected] Beware the dangers of promoting cannabis

IN an article published in State-run National And Dr. Jonathan of the virtues of marijuana that could eventually lead cannabis, and they fail another section of the Council on Substance Yearwood, NCSA’s Deputy and how its use is linked to to addiction? What safe- drug tests. press entitled ‘Health offi- Abuse (NCSA) also antici- Director, emphasized the opiate and cocaine use. guards are in place to pre- Education and contin- cial against recreational pated an increase in the need to give key informa- According to him this led to vent children from experi- ued enforcement, of cur- use of cannabis,’ David number of people, who tion on the harms of drug the opiate epidemic in the menting with pot at a ten- rent laws, should be the Leacock, Director of the would be seeking counsel- use, through projects like United States (U S) and der age? When their young goal of a ‘caring’ govern- Psychiatric Hospital stated ing, as a result of this new Safeguarding Our Future Canada since 2008, brains, and minds are af- ment. Not enforcing the that no one should be law. And a law enforce- Today (SOFT). Berenson also highlighted fected negatively, is the law, to the illegal use of 14 using any type of narcotic ment official described this With the local experts the psychotic episodes of government prepared to grams or less, of Cannabis, drug, and that marijuana new law as a farce that fearing the worst, when the chemical, help with medical, psychi- may be interpreted, by posed a risk to the health would create more zombies this new ‘cannabis Tetrahydrocannabinol atric and financial care? some, as giving tacit ap- of those who use it. He be- and gang warfare. "Survey (Pot/Marijuana) law’ is en- (THC) which is responsi- How do you stop the illegal proval to drug use. lieved that it should only finds average age of first acted, it’s baffling why the ble for the high in mari- drug pushers from getting However, using cannabis, be used for medicinal pur- drug-use is between seven government, whose cam- juana-psychosis brings vi- children hooked early, by for medicinal use only, poses. David Leacock was and eight’ was another ar- paign theme centered olence. giving them numerous should be pursued. responding to the proposal, ticle which referred to the around ‘caring’, would even Currently, many coun- amounts of small ‘legal’ As recorded in Luke made during the findings of a soon-to-be re- take such a risk, that could tries are coping with ad- quantities? How will law 12:48, it is written “To September 15th Throne leased National Primary expose vulnerable youth to verse medical,, economic enforcement do their jobs, whom much is given much speech, delivered by School Survey 2020. In it, this drug. Some experts and social problems associ- effectively, in a confused will be required’. The re- Governor-General, Dame Minister of Home Affairs have also labeled mari- ated with the addiction to environment? And some sounding victory, at the Sandra Mason, that a new Wilfred Abrahams said juana a starter drug. In his alcohol and tobacco. Why young people, with promis- last election, is not a man- law would be coming that that the report revealed book, ‘Tell Your Children’, should a caring governing academic and sporting date to ignore the experts, would decriminalize the that family and friends are award-winning author ment, relax drug arrests, careers, may be prohibited who vehemently oppose possession of 14 grams, or the most common drug Alex Berenson and a for- for small quantities of the from opportunities in the using narcotic drugs indis- less, of cannabis. source for students in mer New York Times re- drug, thereby opening up a international market, if criminately. In the same article, the Classes three and four. porter, debunks the myths potential Pandora’s box, their bodies are hosts to MICHALE HEADLEY Governments’ backing key to candidate’s success

Cont’d from page 10 an interview in August WTO and female chair of cient for her to sit in the successful in her bids for tion, coupled with their ex- favour,South Korea has its 2020 with Chatham the governing General DG chair? high ranking jobs such as perience and qualifica- own trade issues with House, he described the Council of the WTO), be- If the DG selection was World Bank President in tions, it would come as no neighbouring Japan, the ideal DG candidate as a coming the first female based on the social media 2012. That said her nomi- shock if either Ambassador world’s third largest econ- hybrid candidate possess- and first African DG of the attention and people’s nation for the DG post and Mohammed or Dr Okonjo- omy, that may pose a ing trade experience (un- WTO seems like a natural choice, then Dr Okonjo- her advancement to the Iweala progressed to the threat to her emerging as derstanding the WTO) but progression for the Kenyan Iweala would be the clear second round are indica- final round, but it is un- the top pick. also having political expe- contender. In an article in winner. While lacking the tive of the support this likely that both will. If Al-Tuwaijri’s back- rience.He also emphasized The African Report, trade-specific experience of Sub-Saharan candidate Medhora’s analysis proves ground is much less typical the need for accountability Ambassador Mohammed Ambassador Mohammed, has garnered. right then ultimately this for that of the Director in the DG position and has expressed concern for Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala cer- President of the Centre race will come down to, in General. He is by far the claims that he can bring the credibility of the WTO, tainly has both the inter- for International his succinct expression, the most unconventional, and this, along with consis- stating that reform is a ne- national profile and Governance Innovation, ‘power play’ The tri- unlikely candidate. As a tency of delivery to the cessity. She will be hoping broader governmental and Dr Rohinton Medhora’s ob- umphant candidate be- former Minister of post. Ironically, he lacks to avoid a repeat of her un- development experience. servation in The Diplomat tween the two must secure Economy and Planning,he the very trade experience successful bid for African Her recognition on multi- that leadership of the the backing of the US played a crucial role in the that he deems essential. Union Commission Chair ple occasions by Fortune, WTO is rotated by region Government along with re- reform of the Kingdom’s Amina Chawahir in 2017, a campaign that Forbes, and Times in their as compared to the Bretton gional support from the economy, promoting trade Mohamed Jibri is a lawyer, hinged on Africa’s ability respective top lists for the Wood institutions which African nations. with an emphasis on the diplomat, and politician. to unify behind a single world’s most powerful and usually are European or If the WTO members are private sector small to With this trifecta of quali- candidate. With two influential, are compelling US-led is quite astute. In serious about resuscitating medium enterprises and fications, it is no surprise African candidates left, the indicators of her popular- the same article, while ac- multilateralism and re- utilizing international best that she is favoured to go continent’s vote will be ity. Notwithstanding she is knowledging that the DG claiming the former rele- practices to attain sustain- through as one of the final split unless they can arrive one of the older candidates candidates’ qualifications vance of the WTO, they able economic prosperity. two candidates once the at a consensus candidate. at 66 years old, with over 3 are important, he claims will appreciate that it can- With his background in second round of the selec- If that does not happen, decades of financial expert- that ‘what really matters is not be business as usual. banking, he brings finan- tion process concludes in she will need to attract the ise and economic develop- whether they have the The WTO needs to enter a cial management and early October 2020. A lady votes of the other African ment under her belt her backings of their own gov- new age and one of the planning skills which of many firsts,particularly countries. Will her negoti- broader experience can ernments and the right three pioneer female can- given the WTO’s reduced in the WTO context (first ation skills honed during work in her favour. Like large constituencies’. didates should take it budget, could be just what African to chair a trade ne- her years as a career diplo- Ambassador Mohammed, Considering the historic there. The future of the is needed at the reins. In gotiation round of the mat and attorney be suffi- she has also had been un- potential of this DG selec- WTO is female!

LET GOD QUOTES FOR TODAY WORDS OF SPEAK TO US WISDOM Robert Frost George Bernard Shaw “He that dwelleth in the secret (1874 - 1963) (1856 - 1950) place of the most High shall US poet Irish dramatist & socialist The best way out is abide under the shadow of the always through. Almighty. “In three words I can sum up “My method is to take the ut- I will say of the Lord, He is my everything I've learned about life: most trouble to find the right refuge and my fortress: my it goes on.” thing to say, and then to say God; in him will I trust.” it with the utmost levity.” – Psalm 91, vs 1-2 12 • Sunday October 4, 2020 The Barbados Advocate

Xi wishes China’s consumption power in post-COVID National Day holiday Donald, BEIJING – The eight-day National Day holiday, overlapping the Mid- Autumn Festival, is set Melania for a spending boom in various sectors, boding well for China’s further economic recovery. The tourism sector,reel- speedy ing from the COVID-19 epidemic, is eyeing a stepped-up rebound. Data from Trip.com Group said the number of domestic recovery trips during the holiday is likely to top 600 million, BEIJING – Chinese In a message to Trump, 70 to 80 percent of the President Xi Jinping Xi said that learning amount registered at yesterday extended President Trump and the same time last year. his wish of a Melania have tested Cultural entertainment speedy recovery to his positive for COVID-19, he consumption is also ex- US counterpart, and his wife, Peng Liyuan, pected to embrace a lucra- Donald Trump, and extend sympathy to them tive period. The box office First Lady Melania and wish them a speedy during the period could log China’s economic growth is likely to post ‘an evident acceleration’ in the third Trump. recovery. as much as 4.6 billion quarter if recovery momentum sustains in September, said Fu Linghui, yuan (about 675.47 mil- spokesperson of the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS). lion US dollars), or 110 percent of the seven-day in August, returning to opportunities to virus- in Q1, according to the National Day holiday in growth for the first time dampened sectors, which NBS. 2019, said Zhang Xueqing, this year. are already on the mend, Following a “better- an analyst with China The State Council to turn the corner, said than-expected” Q2 re- International Capital stressed the importance of Ying Xiwen, a senior bound in GDP, the World Corporation Limited. boosting consumption in researcher with China Bank has raised its The catering industry is an executive meeting on Minsheng Bank. growth forecast for the seeing robust restorative September 10, urging As a pivotal part of the Chinese economy this growth. In the fortnight efforts to remove internal economic circula- year to 2 percent, up from before the holiday, dine-in consumption-related bot- tion, improved consump- the 1 percent growth orders nationwide saw an tlenecks and encourage tion during the holiday projection released earlier. over 40-percent year-on- market players to em- will become sound Prospects for China are year increase, and online brace innovation to fur- momentum for the econ- brighter in 2021, with its bookings for the holiday ther unleash the potential omy to perk up for the rest economic growth expected surged by 37 percent, of domestic demand of the year, he said. to reach 7.9 percent, if according to data from and inject impetus into The country’s economic business activities contin- Meituan, a major e-com- economic recovery. growth is likely to post “an ued to be normalised, said merce platform for Analysts said expand- evident acceleration” in the World Bank. services. ing internal demand is the the third quarter if China’s huge domestic The upbeat signs in strategic basis of the new recovery momentum sus- consumption potential has these areas mirror the economic development tains in September, said become its new compara- revival of consumption, pattern of “dual circula- Fu Linghui, spokesperson tive advantage, and that’s the main engine of tion,” which was floated by of the National Bureau of why the country seeks China’s economic growth. the country’s top leader- Statistics (NBS). the new development pat- Official data showed ship in May, encouraging The gross domestic tern to benefit itself and that retail sales of domestic and overseas product (GDP) expanded the rest of the world, said consumer goods, a signifi- markets to reinforce each by 3.2 percent year on Yao Jingyuan, a research cant indicator of China’s other. year in the second quar- fellow at the Counsellors’ US President Donald Trump and Chinese President consumption, rose by The longest holiday ter (Q2), reversing from a Office of the State Xi Jinping. 0.5 percent year on year since the outbreak brings contraction of 6.8 percent Council.

Chinese people embrace long-distance travel as epidemic wanes ON the first day of an Data from Airbnb kilometres, said Airbnb, Tuniu said long-distance turned to recreational ve- As the tourism market eight-day holiday in showed that China’s citing a surging search journeys to the northwest hicles (RVs) for more pri- gets back on track, author- China, railway passenger long-distance travel would volume for trips from and southwest parts of the vate and secure tours. ities have warned of epi- trips were at their highest see robust growth over this Shanghai to Hainan’s country became “hot sell- Increased numbers of demic risks ahead of the level since the COVID-19 holiday compared with resort city of Sanya. ers.” people took to renting RVs national holiday, demand- outbreak. Many people the five-day May Day According to a report is- The popularity of travel during the epidemic, and ing regular COVID-19 were taking their first holiday. sued on September 22 by to northwest China has orders have increased by prevention and control long-distance tourist As this holiday is partic- the Meituan Research soared in particular, ac- 10%, according to the measures. journeys this year. ularly long, people have Institute, about 30 percent cording to a survey con- China Tourism Academy. The MCT called on National Day and Mid- shown a strong interest in of tourist site ticket orders ducted by online travel Data from China’s tourists to research Autumn Festival this year travelling,said Dai Bin, di- in the first half of agency Trip.com Group. It Ministry of Culture and COVID-19 prevention overlapped, leading to a rector of the China September was made by showed car rentals had Tourism showed that measures required by combined eight-day holi- Tourism Academy. trans-provincial travellers. also increased notably, 75.72 percent of the coun- tourist attractions in day starting from Thurs- Booking data has shown Tourists are showing a with over half of all orders try’s travel agencies had advance, maintain a safe day. It is the first national a larger proportion of trav- stronger willingness to during the holiday coming resumed operations by distance when taking holiday since the country els over 800 kilometres, make long-distance jour- from new users. mid-September, with 91 public transportation, and resumed trans-provincial with a noted increase in neys, the report said. Due to COVID-19 con- percent of star-rated make appointments before group tours in July. journeys longer than 1 600 Online travel agency cerns, many tourists have hotels reopened. visits. The Barbados Advocate Sunday October 4, 2020 • 13

The rose garden at Yunnan University. Kunming prepares to host biodiversity conference Preparations for the 15th for setting new global biodiversity targets Office of Yunnan Steering Group for Also, Kunming is carrying out renova- Conference of the Parties to the for 2030. COP15, said on Tuesday that hosting tion work on 62 roads in its main urban Convention on Biological Diversity Two other events – meetings of parties COP15 is a great recognition and area and building several theme parks are in full swing in Kunming, to the Cartagena Protocol on Biosafety encouragement to Yunnan’s biodiversity and viewing areas of floral landscapes. So capital of Yunnan province, accord- and parties to the Nagoya Protocol on conservation work. far,the city has built 126 hectares of new ing to organisers. access and benefit-sharing – will also be “We are making every effort to prepare urban green space, and built or upgraded Rescheduled for May next year held simultaneously. for the conference and accelerating urban 13 flower-themed parks, according to after being delayed by the COVID-19 “Kunming is known as the ‘Spring development work to show the city’s Wang Daoxing, another deputy director pandemic, the conference, which was City’, and Yunnan province is the most bi- unique charm,” he said. of the Office of Yunnan Steering Group originally scheduled for October this year, ologically diverse area in China. & We be- The Office of China Executive for COP15. will be themed as “Ecological Civilization: lieve that COP15 will produce fruitful Committee for COP15 and the Office of Though Yunnan accounts for only 4.1 Building a Shared Future for All Life results for the global biodiversity conser- Yunnan Steering Group for COP15 have percent of China’s land area, the province on Earth”. vation process,” said Zhang Jun, China’s both conducted ten online meetings since is deemed “Kingdom of Animals and At this global conference, a post-2020 permanent representative to the UN. April with officials from the convention’s Plants” because it harbours more than 50 biodiversity framework will be adopted Gao Zhengwen, deputy director of the secretariat. percent of the country’s biological species.

Source: Sao Paulo signs deal with Chinese producer for vaccine doses THE government of Brazil’s São Paulo entirely at the Butantan Institute next agency can the vaccine be made state signed a contract on Wednesday to year. available to the population, the receive 46 million doses of a potential The moment was considered “historic” statement said. vaccine from China’s vaccine producer by the governor.“São Paulo will be one of Coronavac, a coronavirus immuniser frontrunner Sinovac Biotech. But a the first places in the world to vaccinate developed by Sinovac together with the company source told the Global Times the public”, said Doria, local media Butantan Institute, is one of the most the price of each dose would not be as low reported. promising in the world, because it uses as $1.96, as what the São Paulo governor São Paulo, the richest and most technology already known and widely implied. populous state in the country,with about applied in other vaccines. The Beijing- João Doria announced at a press meet- 46 million inhabitants, is the region of based laboratory has tested the product ing on Wednesday that the state Brazil most affected by the pandemic, on thousands of volunteers in China, in and Sinovac signed a $90 million with over 979 000 cases of infection and phases I and II, with excellent safety contract to receive 46 million doses of a 35 000 deaths, according to the Ministry standards to date, the statement shows. potential vaccine from Sinovac. The of Health . The experimental model applied to announcement triggered widespread The 46 million doses will be available monkeys showed impressive results in speculation about the price of the to Brazil by December 2020, six million terms of the immune response against inactivated COVID-19 vaccine offered by of which will be ready in October,and the virus proteins. China to Brazil which would be as cheap remaining 40 million to be produced at In China and Brazil, clinical tests as $1.96 per dose. But Sinovac source Butantan. Sinovac has also pledged to involve volunteers over 60 years old, the denied this, though the source did not provide another 14 million doses, which group most vulnerable to the COVID-19. confirm the accurate price given the should arrive by February next year, The late-stage trial will end by confidentiality of the contract. according to the statement released by October 15, according to the São Paulo The vaccine won’t be that low-priced, the Butantan Institute. government website. because the shipping cost for each dose Phase III clinical trials are being If Coronavac is successful, Butantan will be around two dollars.The São Paulo conducted in research centres through- will request the emergency approval governor’s statement on Wednesday out Brazil, and are recruiting 13 000 vol- of the immuniser from Anvisa. was misunderstood, the source said. unteers, all of whom are health profes- The objective of the Government of São The contract Doria announced also sionals working to combat COVID-19.At Paulo is to start a vaccination campaign contemplates the transfer of technology the end of this last stage of testing, the against the coronavirus in the second of the inactivated vaccine, called study will be submitted for analysis by half of December, with priority for Coronavac, from Chinese to Brazilian the National Health Surveillance Agency professionals from all public and private institutes, and would be produced (Anvisa). Only after approval by the health units in São Paulo. São Paulo governor João Doria. 14 • Sunday October 4, 2020 The Barbados Advocate

Health insurance for tourists come November 1 in J’ca MONTEGO BAY, Jamaica – plane will be on the tarmac Minister of Tourism, ready and appropriately Edmund Bartlett, says come [equipped] with medical November 1, the [personnel] to take them back to Government will be their destination,” Bartlett launching an end-to-end explained. health insurance, He was speaking at the official repatriation and logistics reopening of Zoetry Montego Bay programme for all tourists in Ironshore, St James, on coming to Jamaica. Thursday. He outlined that this The minister said that programme is aimed at Jamaica will be the first country guaranteeing the health security in the world to feature this end- and safety of the tourists who fly to-end health security initiative to Jamaica, ensuring a for tourists. He added that such comfortable and seamless a programme will make the Minister of Tourism, Edmund Bartlett (centre), is joined by Zoetry Montego Bay Directors, destination experience. point that Jamaica is the most Kevin Robertson (left) and Steven Fong-Yee to cut the ribbon marking the reopening of “In the process, for a small cess COVID-19-resilient destination Zoetry Montego Bay, in Ironshore, St James, Jamaica on Thursday (October 1). on their tickets, they will be able in the Caribbean. to come to the country and “So, we are opening Zoetry truest wishes and desires, revel that visitors will have a hassle- Jamaica will be less laborious ensure that their testing is done; Montego Bay against that in the culture of Jamaica and go free entry. and far easier,” Bartlett said. whatever health requirements background of being a back home safe and secure,” said “We are working to ensure that “That process will enable us to are needed while they are here destination where we can say to Bartlett. our visitors will be able to come have a competitive edge as we on the island will be covered; and our visitors, come to Jamaica, In the meantime, the minister to Jamaica, pretesting negative look to other stages of protection if they are ill, there are stay in the corridor, have a indicated that Jamaica is finding [for COVID-19], and that the for visitors and Jamaicans,” he repatriation arrangements, as a wonderful time, realise your new and better ways to ensure process of being able to arrive in added. Jamaica Justice Minister: Virtual hearings, trials to become standard KINGSTON, Jamaica – clear that an enormous amount Minister of Justice Delroy of savings can be obtained by Chuck says the Government is doing things virtually,” the working towards making virtual Minister argued. hearings and trials the standard In the meantime, Chuck said practice in the criminal justice the country is in possession of system. two buses that will enable In tandem with that, he said, witnesses to provide testimonies is the installation of remotely. smartboards in lockups, which “It is something that is being will facilitate detainees’ worked on…we have got full participation in the international support… and it virtual proceedings without the is something that the Chief need to be physically Justice is very strong (on) and transported to court. (is) putting it together so that “We are working with the witnesses who feel scared or Ministry of National Security to reluctant to come to court, we have a smartboard in the can now say ‘you don’t need to prisons [and] in the jail houses. come to court if you don’t want We have them in the courts now, to face your accuser again’. so that accused persons can Many witnesses feel afraid to be remain in the lockups and at the in court because the friends of lockups they can see exactly the accused will see them and what is happening in the they don’t want to be in court,” courts,” Chuck said. he said. “They can see their attorney Chuck noted that these are mentioning their cases or important developments that applying for bail, and eventually will improve the court system I hope, trials can be done and the broader justice sector. virtually. There’s going to be Minister of Justice Delroy Chuck (centre), Canadian High Commissioner to Jamaica, Laurie Addressing the issue of the resistance, but we have to get to Peters (left) and Director and Principal at the Justice Training Institute, Karen Campbell donation of office equipment, a new normal where trials can Bascoe interact with participants who joined virtually during the official ceremony to hand Chuck said he looks forward to be done virtually,” he added. over office equipment to the Justice Training Institute on Friday. even more cooperation and The Minister was speaking at mutual benefit between the ceremony to hand over office associated with transporting known as General Penitentiary) each of the court rooms,” the Jamaica and Canada. equipment at the Justice detainees. or district prison or from the Minister pointed out. In her remarks, Canadian Training Institute (JTI) in St “There is no need now for us to police station to take them to He said while many High Commissioner to Jamaica, Andrew on Friday. The office take accused persons for court,” he stated. Jamaicans are still getting Laurie Peters said her equipment was provided by mention dates, for bail “Not only is it an enormous accustomed to having virtual Government will continue to Global Affairs Canada to application and I dare say even administrative work to get them meetings, they will become the support justice reform and support the training of Justices for trial eventually, out of the sorted out to put them into the norm. transformation related of the Peace. jail houses or from the prisons jeep, and when they get to the “At the moment, it is unusual, programmes in the country. Outlining the benefits of the with an enormous security back court it’s another enormous people are just getting used to The JTI is a beneficiary under pending technological upgrade up. I am sure you have heard administrative recording of who it… Jamaica has to get used to the social order component of for the justice sector, Minister the sirens when prisoners are comes into the courthouse and it…it is going to be a major the Justice Undertakings for Chuck said virtual trials will being taken from the GP (Tower when they get into the revolution especially in our Social Transformation (JUST) lessen the administrative work Street Adult Correctional courthouse they have to be courts because although we are Programme that is funded by as well as minimise the cost Centre in Kingston, formerly sorted out and then taken into improving the court system, it is the Canadian Government.

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Caribbean trade legislation passes United States Senate GEORGETOWN, Guyana – Donald Trump. preferential trade agreement that Initiative (CBI), extended that would decrease the region’s Legislation which extends the “The St Lucia Embassy in provides for duty and quota-free preferential tariff treatment to dependence on aid and reduce United States-Caribbean Basin Washington DC had led the access for products manufactured textile and apparel products illegal immigration into the Trade Partnership Act (CBTPA) Caricom effort to get the in designated beneficiary assembled from US fabric that United States as well as the through 2030 has passed the legislation passed since taking on Caribbean Basin region countries. were previously excluded from trafficking of illegal drugs. Senate this week by unanimous the role of chair of the Caribbean Eligible CBTPA countries the programmne. American lawmakers also consent, the Guyana-based Caucus of Ambassadors in July of include St Lucia, Barbados, The CBTPA was also intended hoped that CBTPA would send a Caricom Secretariat has reported. 2019. St Lucia continues to lead Belize, Curacao, Guyana, Haiti, to encourage the diversification signal to the other countries of It said that HR 991 had passed the caucus’ sub-committee on US Jamaica, and Trinidad and of CBI countries’ economies, the Caribbean basin and the House on September 23 and Congressional Engagement,” the Tobago. viewed by American elsewhere of America’s that the “legislation will come into Caricom Secretariat added. The CBTPA, an expansion of policymakers as a key step commitment to promoting trade- force when signed by President It said that the CBTPA is a the 1983 Caribbean Basin towards economic development expanding policies. Royal Navy seize £160 million worth of drugs in the Caribbean UNITED KINGDOM – RFA Argus, alongside her Wildcat and Merlin helicopters, Royal Marines and US Coast Guard teams, worked with Dutch Navy ship HNLMS Groningen to seize 1.7 tonnes of cocaine and 28kg of amphetamines. The bust was the second in two days after seizing 264kg of cocaine in a separate operation in the region just 48 hours before. UK’s Minister for the Armed Forces, James Heappey said: The Armed Forces are committed to tackling organised crime, both at home and overseas, and work with our allies around the world to help protect our people and interests. The Royal Navy has once again demonstrated its professionalism and tactical operational capability in an international effort to stop illegal drug-smuggling. It is with The RFA Argus was involved in a major drug bust. thanks to their efforts that £160 million worth of drugs will never made up of Royal Marines from Guard to intercept the craft. lead in an operation alongside Overseas Territories during reach the streets of the UK. 47 Commando, the US Coast Commanding Officer of RFA our US Coastguard and Dutch hurricane season. Both ships The first of the two recent Guard and personnel from Argus, Captain Kevin Rimell Navy colleagues. also continue to carry out busts came when two suspicious HNLMS Groningen boarded the said: The Royal Navy Caribbean maritime security and counter- vessels were spotted near RFA vessels to undertake the search. This recent interdiction is yet task group have now prevented narcotics operations in the Argus and patrol ship Just two days later,RFA Argus another example of multi- nearly a quarter of a billion region. The UK works in Groningen. A Wildcat helicopter was conducting routine training national co-operation in the pounds worth of drugs reaching partnership with allied nations from 815 Naval Air Squadron when one of its Merlin Caribbean. the UK after three separate in the Caribbean as part of the was launched with a Royal helicopters spotted a suspicious I am proud that the team of drugs busts also took place last Joint Interagency Task Force Marine sniper team from 42 craft. The 28,000-tonne vessel RFA Argus, utilising 815 and 845 month. South, which detects and Commando on board. Using changed course to give chase and Naval Air Squadron helicopters, RFA Argus is in the Caribbean monitors activity to support advanced sensors and cameras, the Merlin and Wildcat boats crewed by RFA personnel as part of a Royal Navy task security operations from its base the helicopter team stopped the helicopters worked with HNLMS and Royal Marines from 47 group with HMS Medway in Florida. suspect vessels before a team Groningen to allow the US Coast Commando, were able to take the providing support to British (Ministry of Defence, UK) JA debate begins on bill to protect public against dog attacks JAMAICA – The House of “This Bill is not intended to that the Bill also aims to provide Bill have been committed,” he fence, increase its height if the Representatives has commenced frighten or penalise dog owners. compensation to victims of dog said. dog keeps jumping over the fence, debate on the Dogs (Liability for It is meant to increase awareness attacks. Minister Chuck said that all mend the holes if the dogs keep Attacks) Act 2020, which of dog owners about the He noted that the existing law dog owners have a responsibility escaping through the holes and provides for criminal and civil importance of keeping and caring provides civil remedy for victims, to ensure that their animals do ensure … everything necessary liability for an owner of a dog that [for] dogs under their control. which means that the owner has not pose a danger to members of to avoid injury to innocent attacks, injures and/or causes the “There have been, over the to be sued in order for the victim the public. bystanders and pedestrians,”he death of a person. years, too many cases of to be compensated. “Every dog owner, which urged. Minister of Justice, Hon. Delroy debilitating injury and death “This Bill will introduce means in virtually every The penalties for persons found Chuck, who opened the debate, caused by attacking dogs. The criminal liability in addition to Jamaican home, is hereby put on in breach include incarceration said the Bill, which is intended to harrowing ordeal endured by the the civil remedy that previously notice to ensure their dogs are for up to 15 years for death repeal and replace the Dogs most recent victims… has made existed, so that whether the properly and effectively kept caused by a dog attack, and fines (Liability for Injuries by) Act of the issue impatient of a victim pursues a civil remedy or under control and in their private of up to $5 million for injuries. 1877, aims to encourage persons resolution,” he said. not, the owner may be prosecuted space. The debate on the Bill was to manage and control their dogs. Minister Chuck pointed out if any of the offences set out in the “It is now time to secure your suspended until a later date. 16 • Sunday October 4, 2020 The Barbados Advocate

Guyana looking to use oil resources before alternatives take hold GUYANA has acknowledged is a short window of opportunity. history of Guyana. The the media to compare the two the possibility of a “short The renewables are yapping at investment is billed at US$9 documents, insisting that the window” to take full people’s feet and there could be a billion, and with the amount of oil new administration had advantage of its oil industry breakthrough technology that estimated to be in the Payara negotiated a better deal than the before alternative forms of one day would cause oil prices to development area, it is estimated David Granger –led government. energy take hold of the crash totally,” Jagdeo warned. that Guyana will benefit from “I would like the media to look international market and GUY$7.4 trillion in government at the petroleum licence for severely diminish the High quality of oil in Guyana revenue,” Bharrat said. Liza…and do a comparison with country’s ability to cash in on He said many countries were The Stabroek Block is 6.6 the petroleum licence for Payara its energy sector. banning combustion engine for million acres (26,800 square that we signed and therein you Vice President Bharrat Jagdeo vehicles, so that they would not kilometres), with current will see the massive told a news conference yesterday use fossil fuel anymore. discovered recoverable resources improvement and how we have that many oil companies were “So we want it to go forward, estimated at more than 8 billion moved to protect our patrimony, losing value on the various stock but we also have a duty as the oil-equivalent barrels. The 18 not necessarily from the fiscal exchanges and, as a result, are Government of Guyana to discoveries on the block to date perspective because that is cutting back on their protect our people’s interest. So have established the potential for subject of another agreement, Vice President Bharrat investments “because as they all of those who believe you have at least five FPSO vessels but definitely in terms of our Jagdeo lose value, their ability to raise great leverage, I have spoken to producing more than 750,000 making sure we can adequately money etc. is diminished and several people in the industry barrels of oil per day by 2026. manage this area through rates using the Liza Unity FPSO, especially if the outlook for who believe that the reason why ExxonMobil affiliate Esso information flow to see that we which is under construction in market conditions is not that Exxon is here, and we all share Exploration and Production are getting our fair share of the Singapore. great…it becomes riskier.” this, even the naysayers and Guyana Limited is operator and deal.” ExxonMobil said as the new He continued: “I will be frank those who believe that we should holds 45 per cent interest in the ExxonMobil said it “is projects proceed, investment in about it, we want this investment go forward, they share the view Stabroek Block. Hess Guyana committed to building on the the Guyana economy increases. to go forward. Guyana on its own that Exxon wants to invest in Exploration Ltd. holds 30 per capabilities from our Liza Phase More than 2,000 Guyanese are cannot raise $9 billion that’s Guyana because of the quality of cent interest and CNOOC 1 and 2 offshore oil developments now supporting project activities twice the size of our total our oil and the low break even Petroleum Guyana Limited, a as we sanction the Payara field on and offshore, a 50 per cent economy. So we want that costs,” Jagdeo said. wholly-owned subsidiary of and responsibly develop increase since 2019. ExxonMobil because [it] means we can’t raise Guyana earlier this week CNOOC Limited, holds 25 per Guyana’s natural resources,” said and its prime contractors have the money by ourselves, and signed an agreement with the cent interest. Liam Mallon, president of spent over US$300 million with secondly, we want investments US oil giant, ExxonMobil for the Jagdeo told reporters that ExxonMobil Upstream Oil & Gas more than 700 local companies to go ahead because there is a development of the Payara field Exxon is confident of making Company. since 2015. stream of revenue that will come offshore. good returns on its investments “We continue to prioritise high- Jagdeo told reporters that the to Guyana in the future for its Payara is the third project in here and “given the fiscal potential prospects in close agreement signed allows for development.” the Stabroek Block and is conditions too”, adding that “so proximity to discoveries and production “:to international He said the only way for expected to produce up to everybody agrees to that, but we maximise value for our partners, standards” and in terms of the Guyana to benefit from its oil is 220,000 barrels of oil per day have to move forward with the which includes the people of environment protection for it to make the necessary after start up in 2024, using the investments.” Guyana.” regulations “like on flaring, we investments to tap into it. Prosperity floating production, ExxonMobil’s first offshore have even gone beyond…like “So I would be frank we want storage and offloading (FPSO) Better deal Guyana project, Liza Phase 1, most countries in this regard, the development investment to vessel. The new Irfaan Ali began producing in late 2019, where a fine is levied on both the take place and they are not Natural resources minister, government said the licence to well ahead of the industry economic loss side and the taking place in many parts of the Vickram Bharrat, signed the ExxonMobil included several average for development time. environmental pollution side”. world, people are cutting back. Payara offshore development clauses that were not part of the Liza Phase 2, remains on track to Jagdeo insisted that Guyana The only way you could get the oil licence with ExxonMobil. Liza production licence that it begin producing oil by early 2022. has a right to development and out is to make the investments “[The licence] represents the had signed with the previous It will produce up to 220,000 that he believes “our people have and more so now .because there single largest investment in the administration and Jagdeo urged barrels of oil per day at peak a right to a better life”. Argentine forensic team may help crack killings in Guyana GUYANA – A four-member recent virtual conference agreed available locally, regionally and three days later and his body Argentine team of forensic that the four-member team internationally,will also increase found next to his burnt anthropologists on Thursday would include a forensic acceptance of by all right- motorcycle at Number Three seemed set to travel to Guyana to anthropologist, a forensic thinking Guyanese. Such a Village where he had been riding assist with a high-tech pathologist, and a forensic Report would provide a to his farm. investigation of the killing of radiologist with the necessary foundation on which to build EAAF indicates that since its cousins Isaiah and Joel Henry technical equipment that they more harmonious communities foundation in 1984, the and Haresh Singh last month in would bring.According to the both on West Coast Berbice and organization has worked in 55 West Coast Berbice, police, joint statement, the team would throughout the country,” the countries. It is involved with the human rights and legal experts be in Guyana for one week and entities said. case over the disappearance of said. then submit a report one month President Irfaan Ali earlier this 43 students in Mexico currently The Guyana Police Force later. week said the team was expected attracting much international (GPF), Guyana Human Rights Describing EEAF as one of the to take back samples to St. Lucia attention. Association (GHRA) and Hughes, world’s foremost agencies in for testing.The Guyana Forensic EAAF is made up of 70 Fields and Stoby (HFS) law firm forensic anthropology, the police Laboratory was also expected to members with qualifications in said the team is expected to come force, GHRA and HFS law firm deliver results of DNA tests different scientific fields, such as from the “prestigious” Argentine said the anticipated outcome “will conducted on samples taken from anthropology, archaeology, Team of Forensic Anthropology be an unprecedented the boys, the crime scene and the medicine, criminalistics, (Equipo Argentino de collaboration of local, regional suspects. information technology, biology, Antropologia Forensica-EAAF) and international forensic The mutilated bodies of the and genetics. They work at the “Engagement of a prestigious expertise. They said the EAAF Henry cousins were found on different offices that the President Irfaan Ali earlier team such as EAAF increases the team would build on the forensic September 6, 2020 on a coconut institution has in Argentina this week said the team was possibility of providing the work of the Regional Security estate in the backlands of Cotton (Buenos Aires, Córdoba, expected to take back sam- families of the victims with some System which is currently Tree,West Coast Berbice one day Tucumán) as well as in New ples to St. Lucia for testing. form of closure as well as securing examining samples from the after they had left to collect York, Mexico, and South Africa. a successful prosecution of the crime scene, victims and coconuts to sell. Police later said Since its creation, EAAF says it with words.Its financing sources perpetrators,” the entities said in suspects. it was evident that the boys were has remained independent of any are typically European and a joint statement. “A version of the truth killed somewhere else and their government or political party, and North American foundations, a Representatives of the GPF, surrounding the deaths which is bodies taken to where they were is distinguished by its low profile, number of European states, and, GHRA and the law firm said a supported by the best science found. Haresh Singh was killed more involved with actions than since 2005, the Argentine state. The Barbados Advocate Sunday October 4, 2020 • 17

Trump doctors say president is doing well, others express concern US President Donald Trump is doing contradicted by Mark Meadows, the “very well” in hospital after his Covid-19 White House chief of staff, who told the diagnosis, his doctors say, but their Press that the president’s vital signs over account has been disputed. the last 24 hours had been “very Dr.Sean Conley said the president was concerning” and that the next 48 hours not being given extra oxygen for now and would be critical. had been fever-free for 24 hours. The president, being 74, a man and Moments later, the White House chief someone categorised as obese, is in a of staff expressed concern about the higher-risk category for Covid-19. He has president’s condition, saying he was not so far been treated with an experimental yet on a clear path to recovery. drug cocktail injection and antiviral In exactly one month,Trump faces Joe medication remdesivir. The doctors looking after the US president say they’re ‘cautiously optimistic, but Biden in the presidential election. Writing on Twitter later,the president he’s doing great’. The positive diagnosis, made public by said:“Doctors, nurses and all at the great the president in a tweet early on Friday, Walter Reed Medical Centre, and others president supplemental oxygen at the president’s positive diagnosis. If has upended his campaign and cast from likewise incredible institutions who White House on Friday before deciding to confirmed, it would suggest Trump doubt on his attempt to get a new have joined them, are amazing... With transfer him to Walter Reed. But it was attended two large campaign events Supreme Court judge confirmed before their help, I am feeling well!” not clear whether he had trouble possibly knowing he was infected. polling day. breathing and needed it. Later in a statement released by the The president is expected to remain at Speaking at a news conference on Dr. Conley also said some of the White House, Dr. Conley clarified he the Walter Reed National Military Saturday morning, Dr.Conley refused to president’s symptoms including a mild meant to say “day three” instead of 72 Medical Centre close to Washington DC say whether the president had ever been cough and nasal congestion were “now hours, and said the president had been for a “few days", according to the White on oxygen despite being repeatedly resolving and improving", adding: “At first diagnosed with Covid-19 on House. Dr.Conley said he was “cautiously questioned. “None at this moment and this time the team and I are extremely Thursday evening. optimistic” about Trump’s condition, but yesterday with the team, while we were happy with the progress the president First Lady Melania Trump, who has that he could not give a timetable for his all here, he was not on oxygen,” he said. has made". also tested positive and is isolating at discharge. Shortly afterwards, several US media There was also some confusion after he the White House, was “doing great", The doctors’ assessment was reported that doctors had given the said the team were “72 hours” into the Dr. Conley said. France’s Macron vows to fight ‘Islamist separatism’ FRENCH President Emmanuel Macron has announced plans for tougher laws to tackle what he called “Islamist separatism” and defend secular values. In a keenly awaited speech, Macron said a minority of France’s estimated six million Muslims were in danger of forming a “counter-society”. His proposals include stricter oversight of schooling and control over foreign funding of mosques. However, some accused Macron of trying to repress Islam in France. Under France’s strict principles of secularism, or laïcité, the government is separated by law from religious institutions. The idea is that people of different religions and beliefs are equal before the law. Macron’s plans include closer scrutiny of Muslim private schools The country also has the largest population of Muslims in Western Europe. Many complain the authorities use secularism to specifically target them, for instance in banning the hijab. Speaking outside Paris on Friday, Macron said “Islamist separatism” was a danger to France because it held its own laws above all others and “often results in the creation of a counter-society”. He said this form of sectarianism often translated into children being kept out of France has the largest population of Muslims in Western Europe. school, and the use of sporting, cultural and other community activities as a Macron also said France must do more wants to talk openly and without threat, now it is a promise,” tweeted “pretext to teach principles that do not to offer economic and social mobility to embarrassment about these issues. French human rights activist Yasser conform to the laws of the republic”. immigrant communities, adding that Many also see the address as an Louati. “Islam is a religion that is in crisis all radicals had often filled the vacuum. attempt to appeal to right-wing voters “In a one hour speech #Macron burried over the world today, we are not just His speech was the fruit of many ahead of the 2022 presidential election, [sic] #laïcité, emboldened the far right, seeing this in our country.” months of discussions with religious our correspondent adds. anti-Muslim leftists and threatened the The measures announced by the leaders and intellectuals, says the BBC’s Some Muslims reacted angrily to lives of Muslim students by calling for president will form legislation that will go Hugh Schofield in Paris. It is being spun Macron’s proposals on Friday. drastic limits on home schooling despite to parliament before the end of the year. by the Élysée Palace as a sign that he “The repression of Muslims has been a a global pandemic.” 18 • Sunday October 4, 2020 The Barbados Advocate

Spain imposes partial lockdown on defiant Madrid MORE than three million attend in critical care people in Madrid have had units,” says Juan José Río, new restrictions imposed Medical Director at La on their lives as Spain Paz. tries to control the most “Psychologically it’s the serious second wave of worst thing because all Covid-19 infections in the staff here are afraid Europe. that the tsunami will From this weekend, come again.” people can travel outside Some 10 000 new Covid- their home districts for 19 cases are now being essential journeys only. identified in Spain each Bars and restaurants day.On Friday,there were cannot serve after 22:00. 11 325 new infections and And a maximum of six 113 deaths. people are permitted to Around one in four of all meet in any setting. tests being done have been The measures have coming back positive, been demanded by Spain’s another warning signal federal government. about the prevalence of They also take effect in the virus. nine towns around the Miguel Hernán, an capital. epidemiologist from The restrictions have Harvard University in the been resisted by Madrid’s US, advised Spain on its city authorities, which first lockdown. He says tried to use the courts to the country appears to block their imposition. have lifted that lockdown Madrid’s justice minister too fast and then reacted said it would cost the too slowly to curb the new capital’s economy ¤8bn rise in infections. (£7bn) and regional Ambulances are bringing new patients to the 12 de Octubre hospital every hour. It means Spain’s health president Isabel Díaz service is again Ayuso tweeted: “Thanks de Octubre hospital, one stretched in by medical intensive care units (ICU) burns patients and for approaching saturation. for the chaos, [Prime of the biggest in Madrid. staff wearing full are again full with Covid- post-operative recovery. “The ICU beds are our Minister] Pedro Sánchez.” Every hour ambulances protective gear. 19 patients. At La Paz Hospital, last line of defence,” he Signs of the second wave arrive with new patients. A red warning signal Hospitals are having to another of Madrid’s says. “Once those beds of Covid-19 infections now Some of the sick are indicating the seriousness use overflow capacity biggest, all 30 ICU critical become full, countries are breaking over Spain can helped into wheelchairs; of Spain’s predicament is prepared at the height of care beds are occupied. left with very few options be seen at the emergency others, already needing that, at many hospitals the pandemic, including “There are more other than a lockdown, admission unit of the 12 oxygen, have to be across Madrid, existing beds usually reserved for patients than we can even if it’s a light one.” Heavy rains cause severe flooding in France, Italy

AT LEAST one person missing in the country’s has died and at least 19 north-west after heavy are missing after a rains hit overnight. powerful storm hit In the Piedmont region, southern France and several villages were cut north-western Italy. off after the rains made Named Alex, it brought roads impassable. The fierce winds and torrential situation there was rains causing severe described as “extremely floods. critical” by officials. A number of villages Hundreds of aid workers suffered serious damage have been sent to help around the southern city rescue efforts in the cut- A house severely damaged by the bad weather in the Piedmont region of northern Italy. of Nice. Its mayor off villages. described it as the worst The storm also affected In France, eight people BFM: “The roads and Reuters news agency. asked to stay at home, the flooding in living memory. the north-western regions are said to be missing. about 100 houses were The Alpes-Maritimes AFP news agency reports. In northern Italy, of Lombardy and Liguria. Several villages north of swept away or partially department was placed on On Friday, the storm several roads and bridges The city of Venice, which Nice, located in steep- destroyed.” red alert on Friday, but the buffeted France’s western were swept away by had been braced for high sided valleys, have been Meteorological agency alert level has now been Atlantic coast, causing floodwater, while several waters after suffering cut off. Météo-France said 450mm downgraded to orange as tens of thousands of homes rivers burst their banks. violent storms in August, After flying over the (17.7in) worth of rain fell the storm moves towards to lose power. The man who died was was successfully protected worst-hit area by in some areas over 24 Italy. Winds of more than an Italian fire-fighter in by a flood barrier system helicopter, Nice Mayor hours – the equivalent of Beaches in Nice and 180km/h (112mph) were the Aosta Valley. Another recently declared fully Chistian Estrosi told nearly four months of rain other coastal cities were recorded in Brittany on 11 people are said to be operational. French news channel at this time of year, reports closed, and people were Thursday and Friday. The Barbados Advocate Sunday October 4, 2020 • 19

Thousands of Israelis protest against Netanyahu despite lockdown TEL AVIV – Thousands and forces stricter social of Israelis protested distancing, a measure the across the country government said was yesterday, flouting aimed at curbing COVID- a new law meant to 19 infections. Critics have curb anti-government called it a blow to freedom demonstrations during of speech. a coronavirus Most protests on lockdown. Saturday night were The street protests, just small and scattered three days after throughout the country, parliament approved an though a crowd of edict to limit the scope of thousands gathered in Tel such demonstrations, kept Aviv. A small number of pressure on Prime protesters scuffled with Minister Benjamin police and tried to block Netanyahu over his city streets. About fifteen handling of the people were arrested, a coronavirus crisis and police spokesman said. over allegations of Israel has shut down corruption, which he much of its economy and denies. instructed people to stay The new law bans within a kilometre of their Israelis from holding homes whenever possible demonstrations more in an effort to contain a Israelis wave flags as they protest against legislation banning them from holding demonstrations more than than 1 km (about half a second-wave surge in 1km from their homes, a measure the government said was aimed at curbing the coronavirus disease mile) from their homes coronavirus infections. infections, in Jerusalem. 20 • Sunday October 4, 2020 The Barbados Advocate The Barbados Advocate Sunday October 4, 2020 • 21

From 1937 riots to Independence – A path to political freedom

ne of the island’s heroes, Clement Payne After the Moyne Commission, reforms were is symbolic of the socio-political change of proposed including an introduction of trade OBarbados during the 1930s. He was ha- union legislation. In 1938, Adams formed the rassed and arrested as he represented thou- Barbados Progressive League which would Federation flag: June 1, 1962: sands of labourers who felt voiceless and under- later become the Barbados Labour Party (BLP). The Federal flag is taken down for the last time. valued in Barbados and the Caribbean. 11 In 1949, the planter class had lost governmen- 22 In 1937, Barbados was an island divided: the tal control. Adams was President of the two main groups were the ruling wealthy Barbados Workers’ Union from 1941-1954. By planter class and the poor Black Barbadians, 1954, he became the first Premier of Barbados who worked for plantation owners and mer- and in 1958 he became the Prime Minister of chants. The West Indies Federation, a doomed organisa- Working in agriculture during this period tion dissolved in 1962 once Jamaica and meant that there were poor work conditions, Trinidad had pulled out to seek their own inde- lack of employment opportunities and low pendence. Adams served as leader from 1958 66 wages. A pioneer of the Caribbean trade union until its end. movement and an advocate of labour reform, it Errol Walton Barrow, the politician who will was his efforts to protest the unfavourable work be known as the Father of Independence, dis- conditions in Barbados that led to a pinnacle tanced himself from the BLP in the early stages moment of Barbadian history. and formed the Democratic Labour Party in His courage to fight the planter class resulted 1955. Facing defeat in 1956, he re-emerged in in his arrest, an accusation of making a false 1958 after winning a by-election in St.John. He statement, and a deportation order. After hiring served as Premier of Barbados from 1961-1966. legal counsel, Grantley Adams, and complying He led the country to independence in 1966 and with authorities after being advised by his became the first Prime Minister of Barbados. lawyer, Payne was deported to Trinidad. This Federation becomes reality: (We continue our coverage of glimpses into the moment was a catalyst to the 1937 riots. The af- The hands of the clock in the Red House pointed to 10:20 on Friday January 3, 1958, when the Advocate’s coverage of 125 years of historic termath was catastrophic; crops were raided, Governor General, Lord Hailes, signed the Oath of Allegiance. At that precise moment, West events on Wednesday, October 7, 2020. Also visit shops were looted and police killed several pro- Indies Federation became a real and unalterable fact. our Facebook and Instagram pages for more testers and injured dozens more. looks into the past). 33 55

Federation ends with tears: From the Advocate of Friday April 13, 1962, the story tells the visible pain of the end of Federation.

Independence December 16, 1965: By the early 1960s, Barbadians had tapped into the idea of Federation first: May 22, 1962 becoming an independent nation. This march by candlelight captures the senti- Independence alone or independence as part of a larger Federation grouping? May 22, 1962: From the ashes of ten rise eight. 44 ments of Democratic Labour Party supporters, who marched from the This was the hot topic in the political landscape of Barbados leading up to 1966. Bridgetown Harbour to Independence Square to listen to a political meeting fea- In this article from October 12, 1965, the case is made for independence within turing then British Guiana’s Premier, Mr. Forbes Burnham. the Federation, with support from the Barbados Youth Council (underneath). 22 • Sunday October 4, 2020 The Barbados Advocate

The Brighton Storeroom Kraig Yearwood:

This Is How Our Garden Grows

Local artist and printmaker Aurelia Walcott (r), asked plenty of questions to hear first-hand the inspiration behind ‘Hynagogic (The Fall)’ by featured artist Kraig Yearwood himself.

he latest exhibition of in lockdown due to COVID-19, only to those days and weeks to reflect on ecosystem – though the separation The Brighton Storeroom, be confronted by societal and envi- our new reality. The result is a body between the conscious and dreaming TKraig Yearwood: This Is How ronmental challenges posed by cli- of work that conveys the anxiety and self has also become fluid. Our Garden Grows, abounds with mate change, the Black Lives Matter yearning for a definitive way forward Nowhere is this made more explicit jubilant references to the fullness of movement, and other factions. that was commonplace during lock- than in two “Hypnagogic” pieces life on earth. This Is How Our Garden Grows is down, yet simultaneously reveals a (“Head” and “The Fall”) which depict The unique gallery showcase at the as much a homage to the beauty of man at peace with his “garden”. the figure of a falling man caught be- Brighton Storeroom in Brighton, St. nature and the space we occupy as it A male figure is central to many of tween sleep and wakefulness. Yet, as George is a metaphor-laden exhibi- is a sobering admonition of the conse- the pieces in This Is How Our Garden much as these pieces evoke the sud- tion which reminds us of the fragility quences of every choice and action we Grows. At times anchored, at others den sense of falling in a dream, the of our own existence, a particularly undertake. Most of the work dis- juxtaposed opposite lyrical images of man’s position in mid-air also regis- poignant and universal message for played was created during lockdown, animate and inanimate objects, the ters as a lasting global embrace – and communities emerging from months and Yearwood took full advantage of human form becomes part of a larger may therefore at once be seen as a The Barbados Advocate Sunday October 4, 2020 •23

‘Paradise King’ caught the attention of this couple. Life’s journey

metaphor for our suspended every- day lives, and as a parable of life’s journey, where the earth is both ori- gin and destiny, and the garden everything that happens in-between. Kraig Yearwood is a Barbadian artist and designer. His paintings and mixed media works embrace an intuitive process of considering and col- lecting materials that facilitate an in- timate exploration of self as well as larger issues of materialism, consumption and cultural inheritance. Since graduating from the Barbados Community College, Yearwood has participated in group exhibitions in Florida, London, Belgium, Trinidad, and Barbados as well as residencies at the Punch Creative Arena Gallery and the Fresh Milk Platform, both in Barbados. This Is How Our Garden Grows is his fifth solo show. The exhibit runs through the end of October and is the fourth exhibition hosted by The Brighton Storeroom since the gallery opened in November 2019. Previous shows have included the inaugural exhibition, “beginning”; “up close”, a solo show dedicated to Barbadian Bethany Pile; and “The Blue”, a collective exhibition. The Brighton Storeroom opens Saturdays from 8 am – 12 noon and by appoint- ment. These two ladies were taken in by ‘The Dream’. 24 • Sunday October 4, 2020 The Barbados Advocate

Rihanna’s Savage X Fenty fashion show Vol. 2 stuns

kin… Touch… Feel…”Those three words opened volume “Stwo of Rihanna’s Savage X Fenty fashion show, which premiered on Amazon Prime Friday, and they’re enough to provoke a tingly sensation. In the midst of a global pandemic, when rubbing and bumping and breathing on each other is largely for- bidden, the hour-long programme is a feast for starving eyes. It’s a touchfest starring some of the world’s most beautiful people: Bella Hadid, Lizzo, Normani, Demi Moore, Shea Couleé, Willow Smith, Rosalía, and Cara Delevingne, to name a few. Filmed at the Los Angeles Convention Center in September, it’s also nothing short of a miracle and Rihanna was able to pull it off. In an accompanying interview, Rihanna says that she worked hard to make the show as “visually enticing as possible” for viewers at home, who are “stuck in the midst of the wildest times of [their] lives.” Per usual, she wanted to present “completely extreme levels of inclusivity,” with every body type, gen- der identity, age, sexuality, and skin tone represented on-screen. She also just wanted the show to be “something Rihanna with the Savage X Fenty fashion show Vol. 2 cast. fun to look at,” she said. Because, in addition to some sexual energy, she who worked on the show last year as looks like. She makes me feel like the She gives me so much hope.” knows that a good distraction is what well. “Parris is a badass b***h,” s**t. I don’t care about any skinny The Parris Goebel Effect cannot be people crave right now. Rihanna told the Cut at the time. “I Victoria’s Secret model when I look at understated; it really is what makes The programme opened with a spot- love how she makes everything sexy, Parris. I want to be that woman on the the show hit as hard it does. Her light on choreographer Parris Goebel, despite society’s ideal of what sexy inside. I want to feel that bombastic. moves convey power and confidence, The Barbados Advocate Sunday October 4, 2020 • 25

Normani and Bella Hadid both appeared in the sexy, high-energy segment of the show.

Willow Smith made a stunning appearance.

Rihanna outdid herself again with a high energy and visually stunning experience where you could watch and shop her latest lingerie line.

New Zealand choreographer Parris Goebel appears Big Sean onstage during Rihanna’s Savage X Fenty in Savage X Fenty Vol. 2, which she choreographed. Show Vol. 2. ‘It’s a mood thing’ deliberately highlight- Rihanna, of course, for jaw drop. from a flower – looking as ing the natural ways a designing lingerie that “I did my rehearsal and stunning as ever. body can bounce and actually supports the cast I was a little bit nervous,” The show’s finale takes jiggle and flex. You get as they dance. The fact Demi Moore said in an place in a neon-green the sense that that the that no body parts went interview. At 57, she was warehouse/factory. dancers feel incredible rogue during the hour- “a lot older than every- Following last year’s doing her choreography – long performance is a tes- body else involved.” But appearance of Christian as though, when it’s over, tament to her under- the cast made her feel Combs – Sean Combs’s they’re so full of adrena- standing of the human comfortable. “The most son – in Savage x Fenty Lizzo took centre stage in blue lingerie, dancing and line that each one could body – what fits, and incredible thing was the boxers and nothing else, caressing her body in front of a mirror to D’Angelo’s flip a car. what feels and looks open outpouring of love Rihanna said she was ‘Brown Sugar’, during the show’s second half. Credit also goes to good. “When it comes to and support from every- overwhelmed with re- the collection, we stepped one, but especially all of quests for a men’s line – it up,” she said proudly. the women,” she added. one that everyone can Compared to last year, Kicking off a more wear – so, she created the show casme across as colourful second half, one. In addition to dudes slightly more serious this Lizzo takes centre stage of all shapes and sizes season, with lots of black in blue lingerie. This was modelling silky robes and lingerie, fishnet tights, one of the highlights of pajamas, Willow Smith and arty mullet haircuts the show, because it feels also makes a stunning in the first half. “It’s a like a reflection of the appearance, along with mood thing, always,” isolation so many have Paris Hilton, Rico Nasty, Rihanna said at one experienced over the past Chika, and many, many point, and it’s fitting that six months. Lizzo danced others. the mood of this particu- and caressed her body To close, Rihanna did lar moment would be a in front of a mirror as a final strut in some more sombre, sultry one. D’Angelo’s “Brown leather shorts and tossed But that doesn’t mean it Sugar” played. a knowing giggle to the was depressing, or toned- After that, Bad Bunny camera. As an added down. A particularly gave a performance. bonus, Travis Scott steamy “Savage Not Then, it cut to a psyche- performed on a forklift Sorry” section featuring delic Garden of Eden- as the credits rolled. Indya Moore, Bella type set, where dancers Overall, Savage x Hadid, Demi Moore, did a gorgeous, emotional Fenty Vol. Two is not only Precious Lee, and Jaida number to Frank Ocean’s fun to look at, but also a The actress Demi Moore, 57, makes a brief appearance wearing a seductive Essence Hall, among “Self Control,” followed much-needed jolt to the black lace leotard with fishnet tights and layered jewellery. others, will make your by Rihanna emerging body and soul. 26 • Sunday October 4, 2020 The Barbados Advocate

Easy to grow okra

ho said you need a big garden or plenty of space to grow your Wown produce? It’s simply not true. If you’re looking to be self-suffi- cient and grow your own food supply than okras are a good place to start, as they are so easy to grow – yet there are so many gardens around this island that do not have any planted. Okra are the edible green seed pods of Just like Marmite and sea eggs you You either love them or you hate them! the flowering Abelmoschus esculentus either love them or hate them. However plant. okra form part of Barbados’ national African-style stew or an American-style crumbs – just as you would eggplant or dish of cou cou and flying fish. It’s the gumbo. Even if you’re not fond of their zucchini. For a firmer texture they can Okra are very nutritious and have ingredient that gives the cou cou its slimy consistency when presented as be roasted with a sprinkle of salt and many health benefits. They contain smooth texture and unique taste when slush there are many alternative ways pepper or other flavour-enhancing potassium, vitamin B, vitamin C, folic its liquid is stirred in. they can be cooked which will appeal to herbs and spices or even made into acid, and calcium amongst others. There’s nothing like fresh okra. If you your taste buds. You can sauté them, crisps or chips for a healthy snack, in- They are also rich in magnesium and like it gooey and sticky, try making an boil them, also deep fry them in bread- stead of your usual nuts and pulses. antioxidants. They are low in calories If you are a vegetarian or vegan then and high in dietary fibre content. Okra this vegetable could be just the thing are even said to have anti-cancer prop- for you. erties by some scientists because they There are different varieties growing contain a protein called lectin which is around the globe but the ones we are linked with fighting breast cancer. most familiar with here in Barbados It is also said that they suppress cancer are the edible green seed pods of the cell growth and help in preventing Abelmoschus esculentus plant. There cancer. are also red-podded varieties available Because okra are rich in magnesium in other parts of the world. Okra are they help in maintaining and regulat- known as ladies’ fingers around the ing blood pressure levels. globe because of their long, slender As with every type of food their are tube-like shape. They are said to be risks and precautions to take when native to Africa and are widely grown cooking with okra. Eating too much can in tropical, subtropical, and warm adversely affect some people, especially temperatures. They are regularly used with gastrointestinal problems as they in Caribbean, Cajun, Creole and Indian contains fructans, which is a type of cuisines and are now considered a carbohydrate. Fructans can cause diar- superfood and an important vegetable rhoea, gas, cramping, and bloating in crop. people with existing bowel problems. Wash and dry them before use so that Also because okras are high in oxalates they don’t get too slimy but don’t let they can increase the risk of kidney them over-ripen as they become hard stones in people who have had them and unsuitable for further use. before. (DAB)

Okra only need a little space to grow in your garden. They grow vertically and don’t have to be widely spread, so find a little patch and get growing. Okra are known as ladies’ fingers because of their long, slender tube-like shape. The Barbados Advocate Sunday October 4, 2020 • 27

Season of Creation ends today Humanity on the brink unbothered about depleting the re- heading to the proverbial precipice, the more than ever before in human An adaptation of Roman Catholic sources. Everywhere they went they point of no return. They appealed to history,” according to the report. Archbishop Jason Gordon’s weekly left the place in an absolute mess. the elders for a family conversation, It states: “Land degradation has column They went to church often and were but they were ignored. reduced the productivity of 23% of even generous in their giving to the There was bitter tension in the fam- the global land surface, up to US$577 Q: Archbishop J, what can the Church. Yet, they were blind to their ily and no one could see any value in billion in annual global crops are at domestic Church do about our poor relations and to the fact that the other’s position. risk from pollinator loss and 100–300 climate? they were squandering the inheritance If this was your family, what would million people are at increased risk of Once upon a time there was a family, of future generations. They were you do? floods and hurricanes because of loss the Maanavatas. They were wasteful wasteful in every way possible, of coastal habitats and protection.” beyond imagination. The family had including in their use of electricity Some facts We have run out of letters in the inherited much of its wealth from and water. “Nature is declining globally at rates alphabet to name storms this year. generations past, and also worked hard All the while, the other relations unprecedented in human history – and Extreme floods, heat, fires and storms building on what they received. But were starving before their eyes. They the rate of extinctions of species is have marked 2020. Add to this they also squandered their wealth on did not care! They only cared about accelerating, with grave impacts on COVID-19, with more than 33 million a lifestyle of pleasure, comfort and their lifestyle. people around the world.” This claim cases and over one million deaths to elegance, prestige and notoriety. Those who were impoverished is made in a report by the UN date. Human action has significantly As some family members squandered appealed to the Church for help. Their Intergovernmental Science-Policy contributed to all of this. We can have their resources, the fate of others be- rich relations labelled them as lazy. Platform on Biodiversity and an impact for the good if we act now! came dire. So blinded were the rich, The children of the poor relations also Ecosystem Services (IPBES). The Oh! The name of the family – they pretended the others were not real appealed to the Church, arguing that summary of the report was approved Maanavata – is the Hindi word for family and there was no obligation to the business and property was left to at the 7th session of the IPBES humanity. help them. all of the family, not just to the wealthy. plenary meeting,Paris, April 29– They even threatened the goose that They said if the rich relations made May 4. Key Message: The human family lay the golden egg – the family busi- even a moderate change in their We do not have long before the dam- has contributed significantly to climate ness. They damaged the land by over- lifestyle, everyone would have enough age is irreversible. The report claims change. If we choose to act now, we can planting and using harmful chemicals. to live well. The Church tried but that 75 per cent of land and 66 per cent have a great impact for the common They began cutting and selling the the rich would not listen. of the world’s ocean area have been good. wood of the forest they had inherited Some of the children of the rich “severely altered” by human actions. Action Step: Reuse, recycle, reduce, from successive generations as a family realised that at the current rate of Further, “around one million animal and restore to decrease your carbon reserve, without replanting. They consumption things would go very and plant species are now threatened footprint. reaped what they did not sow and were wrong during their lifetime – they were with extinction, many within decades, Scripture Reading: Genesis 1:1–31

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ARIES (March 21-April 19). There LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). It doesn’t matter are many things that are going what you have to do or how long it takes, unsaid in your household. You HOROSCOPES you just want to make someone happy. sense a housemate is keeping You’ve been watching a loved one run after their thoughts to themselves. Tension other people and they haven’t been looking within the family is increasing and this won’t change until someone after themselves. You’re worried about their health and suggesting lowers the barrier they have put up between you. Even if you have you take over some of their responsibilities might encourage them spent years living with someone, you might still feel as if you don’t to relax more. really know them. SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). It won’t help relationships if you TAURUS (April 20-May 20). Honesty is the best policy in all refuse to discuss what is on your mind. A partner or someone in the relationships. Don’t keep your thoughts to yourself. Make an extra family is trying to guess what you are thinking. They need to know effort to communicate your feelings. If a new partner is moving too your views on a sensitive issue in order to make an important fast for you, explain how you like to take things nice and steady. decision. Open communication can prevent future problems. A change of tactics could help get a new romance or friendship off SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). Creative inspiration will strike the ground. and this will lead you towards joint hobbies and activities. If you’re GEMINI (May 21-June 21). Despite your best efforts to avoid spending more time with your family, this will be taken up with a them, a nosy neighbour will find ways to catch your attention. home improvement project. Your partner is ready to go out with They are familiar with your routines and will be conveniently in other couples. Are you single? A romantic attraction is developing places they know you are going to be. Their extreme nosiness behind the scenes. is driving you to distraction. Their life lacks excitement and this CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). Outside demands are putting a is causing them to fixate on yours. partnership in jeopardy. Your commitment to community projects CANCER (June 22-July 22). It will be tempting to buy into a cannot be faulted. People will praise you one minute and then ask persuasive person’s sales pitch. When someone tells you an for more from you, the next. You’re a busy person who can always opportunity will be lost unless you give an immediate response, be relied on to get the job done but are you allowing their selfish by wary. It will be more for their benefit than yours to make this expectations to ruin your life? transaction. If you miss out on this offer, don’t worry. A better one AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). You might blame it on the difficult will come your way. year we’ve all been through but you’ve got bogged down in stifling LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). Despite your pleas for privacy, some routines. It’s not like you to get stuck in a rut but these are strange people will continue to intrude. You want to be on your own before times. Although aspects of your life are still restricted, there are still making a private phone call. If you and a colleague need to discuss plenty of exciting diversions. Start looking for alternatives to your a confidential matter, meet in a place where there are no prying usual routine or consider how you might do things differently. ears around. Be extra careful in all communications. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). Response to an application you had VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). Go with your first response when you forgotten about could mean a sudden change in arrangements. An are offered a great business or financial opportunity. They will hide invitation to attend an interview, meeting or audition will make your it well but a competitor is struggling. If you’re going to climb the spirits soar. When people see how much this means to you, they ladder to success, you need to take a risk or two to get there. will be quite prepared to rearrange their own priorities to help you Going after what you want will be exhilarating. out.

Bible Challenge 1) What does Paul 3) Who raised tell the Ephesians Esther? about giving A. Nehemiah thanks? B. Mordecai A.Give thanks always C. Enoch for all things D. Luke B. Give thanks so that you will be 4) In the time of blessed Esther and Mordecai, C. Give thanks to what was the name mothers for their of the king’s wicked childbearing manager who D. Give thanks instead wanted to kill of speaking foolish the Jews? words A. Herod B. Ahab 2) From where did C. Haman Paul write his letter D. Joab to the Ephesians? A. The temple 5) What was Moses’ B. Athens brother named? C. Prison A. Simon D. The home of B. Amram Timothy C. Levi

D. Aaron Ans: 1. A, 2. C, 3. B, 4. C, 5. D D 5. C, 4. B, 3. C, 2. A, 1. Ans: The Barbados Advocate Sunday October 4, 2020 • 29

Kate Beckinsale defends Trump’s star on the Chrissy Teigen sharing Hollywood Walk of Fame Actress reveals she pregnancy loss also lost a baby smashed by man dressed CHRISSY TEIGEN has been attacked on social media for sharing as the Incredible Hulk her pregnancy loss – and Kate Beckinsale is DONALD TRUMP’S dressed up as The the star by a street not going to stand for week keeps getting Incredible Hulk. artist to protest the wall it. worse. According to the site’s being built on the U.S.- The Underworld ac- The president saw his law enforcement Mexico border, and a tress took to Instagram long-held-private tax resources, the Marvel cos- golden toilet etched with Friday to defend the way turns exposed by the player took a pickaxe to the words “Take a Teigen chose to document New York Times last the Hollywood Blvd. star Trump” placed next to it. and share the unexpected Sunday, drew wide- around 5 a.m. Friday – It’s been decimated by loss of the unborn baby spread criticism for boor- only hours after the assailants with both a boy she was expecting ish behavior during a president’s announce- sledgehammer and pick- with husband John presidential debate in ment that he was quar- axe. Legend. Beckinsale said which he refused to con- antining with COVID-19 And most recently, it there’s no “protocol dur- demn white supremacy – and rendered it unrec- was blanketed by spray ing soul-scouring groups on Tuesday and ognizable. The unknown paint and topped with a calamity” when the surely heard embarrass- suspect caused $5,000 in small green plastic bag “unimaginable” occurs – ing audio leaked of First damage to the star. that apparently con- and added that she Kate Beckinsale Lady Melania Trump The Hollywood tained dog excrement should know because she trashing Christmas on Chamber of Commerce during Black Lives also experienced the loss She concluded by send- healthy grieving process. Thursday.And this was has vowed to replace the Matter protests. of a pregnancy at 20 ing love to Teigen’s and There are even photogra- all before Thursday terrazzo and brass star, At least a couple of the weeks. Legend’s family, but also phers who specialize in night’s shocking an- which is becoming a rou- defilers have been “I’ve noticed people to “the women and cou- documenting that type of nouncement that both tine practice. caught: James Otis was criticizing @chrissyteigen ples who have kept it bereavement. the president and first Trump’s star, first arrested and charged for sharing deeply inti- quiet and suffered. I Vilailuck “Pepper” lady tested positive for placed in 2007, has been with $4,400 for the dam- mate photos of the loss of know there are so many.” Teigen, Teigen’s mom COVID-19. routinely targeted by age in 2016 and Austin her baby,” Beckinsale And she thanked Teigen who lives with the couple Things turned from vandals and pranksters Mikel Clay was sen- began. “As if there’s some for “making sure it is and cooks with the worse to just straight in the years since the tenced to one day in protocol during soul- abundantly clear how Cravings author, was in- bizarre Friday, when real estate mogul and county jail and ordered scouring calamity that, if devastating this is, and vited to say goodbye as TMZ reported that the The Apprentice reality to pay $9,400 in 2018. not observed, emboldens how life changing it can well. Seeing her cry, kiss president’s star on the TV star launched a polit- The Hulk, however, people who do not know be without support. Let’s and pray over the baby Hollywood Walk of Fame ical career. apparently remains on her or her family to say let the grieving decide was just as gut-wrench- was vandalized, again, There’s been a minia- the loose as of press how she should be han- what’s right for them. ing. this time by a man ture wall placed around time. dling the unimaginable.” Send support or keep She went on to share quiet. This is a really that, “Years ago, I lost a hard time to bear.” baby at 20 weeks. I had Teigen’s pregnancy, an- managed to keep my nounced in Legend’s pregnancy quiet and I ab- music video for “Wild” in solutely collapsed inside August, had been high- and no one would have risk and she went on bed known.” rest last month. However, Beckinsale, who has a due to excessive bleeding grown daughter Lily with she was hospitalized last ex Michael Sheen, wrote weekend – at just about about the “grief, shame halfway through her and shock” associated pregnancy. The Lip Sync with the loss. She also Battle host, cookbook au- pointed out how the body thor and model had sev- continues, “after the loss, eral blood transfusions to act as if it had a child and while the baby was to nurture. Your milk strong, her placenta was- comes in, with no one to n’t, she explained to her feed.” many followers. Days She described it as “the later, she shared the loneliest, most soul de- heartbreaking news that stroying period of time, she lost the pregnancy. particularly if you are not With that post, Teigen in the position of having bravely shared some of an emotionally con- the photos she docu- nected, supportive part- mented in the hospital ner like Chrissy has.” amid her gutting perina- Beckinsale called it an tal loss. One showed her “honor to be allowed into and Legend holding the another person’s grief, es- swaddled unborn child — pecially with a subject as real and raw as it gets. like this which so often Mental health experts puts a woman into that have long encouraged hall of mirrors state of parents to hold the baby, life continuing as if the to name the baby, to take world hasn’t, for you, photos and encourage rel- come to a bloody and ter- atives and friends to see rible halt.” the baby as part of a 30 • Sunday October 4, 2020 The Barbados Advocate

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One of the coaches from the NSC getting his checks done by the Diabetes The free hair cuts were one of the big hits in the Man Aware booth. Association. Several sections; including the popular ‘Man Cave’ NSC from Back Page different take on it by the NSC. The ‘Man Cave’ was the most popular There was also an entertainment section of the health fair which was aspect. There was a road tennis hosted by the HIV/AIDS Commission. presentation and competition and the With the theme ‘Men Aware’, it was Royal Barbados Police Force band was supposed to be an area for the men to also there to play. see more of the things they may be “We wanted to give back something to interested in however it was also the staff first as well as the general popular with the women. In the ‘Man public,” said Matthias who added that Cave’ one was able to get free haircuts, “We hadn’t had a health fair in eight participate in quizzes and games and years so we thought it as prudent to see displays. have one.” Matthias said that invitations were There were many different types of sent out to schools but he was not sure businesses that fit into the health why the schools did not attend and aspect of life and everyone has an idea mentioned it might be because of The Barbados Fire Service was there to present on Fire Safety. about a health fair so there was a COVID-19. (CG)

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No more local basketball this year THE Barbados Amateur Basketball always a slim possibility.Considering we concluding that it was not practical to maximum 22 points, 2 points clear of Association (BABA) 2020 Premier are now into October and there is still a resume at this time. However being second placed Station League season has been officially grey area regarding what we can or mindful that our stakeholders are thirsty Hill Cavaliers (9-2). KFC Orange 3 cancelled. The competition which cannot do, we felt it made more sense to for some form of competitive basketball, Pinelands (8-2) were in third place with started in January this year was use the remainder of this year to fine tune we will be going back to the government Combined Schools Tridents (6-5) and suspended in March due to the onset the protocols needed for a safe return to to seek approval to use the shorter 3X3 Barbados Lumber Company LSC (5-6) of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) with play in 2021 should permission be format as a means of providing some form fourth and fifth respectively and fighting just about three weeks to go before granted”. of activity for our members before year for the final playoff spot. the playoffs were due to start. Williams further stated, “The decision end”. While this decision will prevent a In a release to the media BABA to cancel was not taken lightly,we looked When the season paused the unbeaten champion from being crowned this year it president Francis Williams stated that at all available options that would allow Burger King Clapham Bulls (11-0) were also means there will be no demotion for “the resumption of play in 2020 was for a safe and meaningful restart before sitting atop the standings with a 2020. Chiefs-Patriots Knockout game off after Newton positive Volleyball for COVID-19 final today THE NFL postponed this week’s game between New England and the Super DEACONS Volleyball has an opportu- Bowl champion Kansas City Chiefs after nity to carry off both the Men’s and “positive COVID-19 tests on both teams.” Women’s title of the Barbados Volleyball Patriots starting quarterback Cam Association’s (BVA) Senior Knock out Newton and Chiefs practice squad tournament which concludes tonight at quarterback Jordan Ta’amu were both the Wildey Gymnasium. added to the NFL’s COVID-19 reserve With contrasting passages to the final, list released yesterday afternoon. the women had to dig deep in a five set The NFL said yesterday that the game, semi-finals and will meet UWI originally scheduled for 4:25 p.m. EDT Blackbirds who had to fight back from today, will be played tomorrow or the brink of elimination. Tuesday, a move that would be possible Both female matches took five sets only if there is no wider spread of the which proves they can go the distance disease on the rosters. and still win. Newton has started all three games New England Patriots quarterback Cam Newton (1) celebrates his In the men’s final Deacons will face off for New England. Ta’amu has not touchdown pass to running back Rex Burkhead (34) in the first half of an with Progressive. appeared in a game but would have spent NFL football game against the Las Vegas Raiders, Sunday, Sept. 27, 2020, in Progressive crushed Chargers in the time in meetings with Super Bowl MVP Foxborough, Mass. semi-finals with some impressive hitting Pat Mahomes and the team’s other QBs. and defense. Newton’s agent did not immediately matchup between Pittsburgh and Nov. 1. Deacons will be looking to not only respond to a message from The Tennessee was postponed – originally for With Newton now unavailable while he bring them back down off their high form Associated Press seeking comment. a day or two, and then until Oct. 25 as the quarantines, Brian Hoyer is expected to the semi-finals but also knock them off as It is the second game this weekend positive tests accumulated. start in his place. He has been Newton’s they go in search of the title. that has been affected by COVID-19. To fit it in, the Steelers’ game against backup in each of the Patriots’ previous The female final is slated for a 5 p.m. After an outbreak on the Titans, the Baltimore that day was pushed back to three games. start and the men will start afterwards. Squash Spotlight SQUASH is a racquet sport played by What or who inspired you to play player? two players (or four players for doubles) squash? Jodi and Jada Smith-Padmore. in a four-walled court with a small, hol- My dad, he found old squash rackets low rubber ball. Once the ball is served, at work and then we researched for Are there any goals you have in players take turns hitting the ball squash in Barbados. mind that you would like to accom- against the front wall, above the tin and plish in the sport? below the out line. The ball may strike How many days a week do you I want to be a champion! the side or back walls at any time, as normally spend training? long as it hits below the out line and 2 days a week. Besides squash are there any other above the tin. The ball may only bounce sports that you play? If not, do you once on the floor, and players may move Who is your coach? Where do you have any hobbies which you care to anywhere around the court. often train? share? Squash is a challenging contest of I train with Lilianna White and I love traveling. agility, strategy, talent and mental and Shawn Simpson. physical strength. What do you see as your greatest Have you had the privilege of repre- accomplishment? Name: Lenna Hamati senting Barbados at any regional or Being on the Barbados junior squash What school do you attend? international tournaments? training squad. St Lawrence Primary School. I was going to represent Barbados in Bermuda this year. What are your plans for your game At what age did you start to play of squash in the future? squash? Are you right or left-handed? Becoming a coach. I started to play at 7 years old. Right-handed. What would you say to a child or How many years have you been What is your favourite shot? adult to encourage them to choose playing squash? A cross court shot. squash as a sport? 2 years. It’s a very active sport and it’s fun Who is your favourite squash once you start playing Lenna Hamati. 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Djokovic sweeps past Galan into last 16 PARIS – Top seed Novak But Galan, a lucky loser from Djokovic continued his qualifying, got on the board with imperious progress at the a rasping forehand winner French Open with a 6-0 6-3 6- which brought loud cheers from 2 drubbing of Colombian the small crowd on Court Daniel Galan to effortlessly Philippe Chatrier. reach the last 16 for the 11th With heavy rain falling and straight year yesterday. the new roof sliding slowly The 33-year-old was rarely across, meaning Galan was extended by his 153rd-ranked exposed to the elements and opponent and even found time to Djokovic was not, the Serb double up as a court sweeper ordered the chair umpire to halt when the match was briefly play after his opponent slipped interrupted by rain. during a rally on the muddy Djokovic, like 12-time baseline. champion Rafa Nadal, has After groundsmen with reached the fourth round wheelbarrows had spread more without the loss of a set although clay across the court to improve The 33-year-old Serb won the first set in 28 minutes. things will toughen up with the slimy surface, a laughing powerful Russian Karen Djokovic offered a hand, look good at all,” he said. “If you resumed the outcome was never and 18th Grand Slam, saved Khachanov up next. grabbing a sweeper, before have a roof why not use it. I in doubt, although Galan did four break points in a The 33-year-old Serb won the resuming his day job with the thought we lost quite a bit of make the world number one competitive third set before first set in 28 minutes and when roof closed. time.” work up a sweat with some completing his 71st French Open he broke for a 2-0 lead in the Djokovic was surprised the He has certainly not been courageous tennis of his own. match win, taking him past second set a rare ‘triple bagel’ roof had not been closed earlier. wasting any time so far in the Djokovic, bidding for his Roger Federer into second place looked a possibility. “I saw the forecast and it didn’t French capital and once play second title at Roland Garros behind Nadal who has 96. Man City slips further behind leader Everton with Leeds draw WHEN the final whistle blew at Premier League champions – Everton, which is the early leader a rain-swept Elland Road, with conceded the equalizer in the after beating Brighton 4-2 to the managers soaked from head 59th minute to a team playing make it four wins out of four. to toe, Marcelo Bielsa went over only its fourth top division game At least 15 players in the City to Pep Guardiola and placed both after 16-year exile. squad – including Ederson – cost hands on his shoulders. City goalkeeper Ederson’s Guardiola’s side more than the The mentor wanted an instant weak punch from Kalvin Phillips’ 27 million pounds (about US$35 assessment from his coaching corner allowed striker Rodrigo to million) Leeds paid for Rodrigo disciple. pounce on the loose ball and score in the offseason. Such an exhilarating game of his first goal since joining Leeds While Leeds had seven shots end-to-end attacking football left for a club-record fee. on target, Raheem Sterling’s Guardiola’s mind still a whirl of “We had to find an immense 16th-minute strike low shot thoughts. physical effort to be able to be on inside the far post was one of only What to make of seeing his even terms, or slightly better than two for City. Manchester City side held 1-1 by City for half a game,” said Bielsa, “A tough opponent as Bielsa’s Leeds yesterday? It left whose bond with Guardiola expected,” Sterling said. “But a Leeds in fifth place and City in began in 2006 before the draw is not enough for what we 11th. Spaniard went on to achieve aim for. We must do more and “Maybe he is much cleverer coaching greatness with better.” Manchester City’s head coach Pep Guardiola, left, talks with than me,” Guardiola said, Barcelona. Leeds is five points behind Leeds United’s head coach Marcelo Bielsa at the end of the recounting the touchline Now Guardiola’s mission is Everton as is Chelsea, which English Premier League soccer match between Leeds United exchange.“I need time to process.” reclaiming the Premier League swept to a 4-0 victory over Crystal and Manchester City at Elland Road in Leeds, England, It won’t be hard to figure out trophy from Liverpool, but City is Palace, and Newcastle, which yesterday. how City – the 2018 and 2019 already eight points behind beat Burnley 3-1. Novak Djokovic wants line judges replaced by technology PARIS – Novak Djokovic’s technology. meant the majority of courts at on other surfaces, has been line umpires. relationship with line officials has “With all my respect for the the U.S. Open, part from the main debated all week here, Djokovic “Yes, ball kids, of course, ball been difficult of late and the tradition and the culture we have show courts, dispensed with line appears to want to go further. person, yes, but line umpires,I Serbian risked their wrath again in this sport, when it comes to judges as a health precaution. “The technology is so advanced don’t see why anymore, to be yesterday when he suggested people present on the court during They are back at the French right now, there is absolutely no honest,” he said before adding they were unnecessary. a match, including line (judges), I Open which, because it is on clay, reason why you should keep line with a smile “I would also The 33-year-old world number really don’t see a reason why does not use Hawkeye technology umpires on the court. That’s my probably then have less chances one was dramatically defaulted every single tournament in this for close calls, relying instead on opinion,” he said. to do what I did in New York.” in the U.S. Open fourth round world, in this technological the umpire to examine a mark in “Of course, I understand The ATP’s Next Gen after inadvertently hitting a advanced era, would not have the red dust. While the issue of technology is expensive, so it’s an tournament has experimented female line judge in the throat what we had during the whether players should be able economic issue and a question with Hawkeye technology calling with a loose ball. Cincinnati/New York to challenge via a Hawkeye mark. But I feel like we are all the lines using an automated Now he believes their job tournaments,” Djokovic said. review at the French Open and moving towards that, and sooner voice rather than having officials should be done by Hawkeye The COVID-19 pandemic other claycourt events, as they do or later there is no reason to keep on court.

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REAL ESTATE REAL ESTATE Trents, St James Honda to quit F1 to Land 3.83 ACRES $450,000 focus on zero-emission Union, St. Philip Land 7560 sq ft technology $150,000

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Sink or swim for some US athletes in Tokyo Games bid

THE COVID-19 delayed “And the opposite of that is COVID-19 pandemic con- American swimmers of all Tokyo Olympics will the athletes hanging on by tinues to disrupt life time. have opened the door a thread this summer will across the globe. “I can sympathise with for some US swim team be in jeopardy next sum- what they are going hopefuls and slammed mer. Anxiety building through,” said Gaines. “I it shut on others, says “An example of that The anxiety is once again know what it feels like to triple gold medallist might be Ryan Lochte, I building and Gaines have something so impor- Rowdy Gaines, who only use him because knows that feeling well. tant to you go away. The knows all too well the everyone knows he is 36 In 1980 he was tipped emotions that have been anxiety of watching a years old, but another to win a Michael Phelps- denial, anger and grief are life’s dream slipping year could be a detriment. like haul of gold medals at now into acceptance. away. “It is not going to be for the Olympics except there “The very best, and it A year can seem like a the faint of heart the next were no Moscow Games was the same for me in lifetime for an Olympic year, that’s for sure. Only for Americans after a US- 1980, are going to be moti- athlete and swimmers the strong will survive so led boycott over the Soviet vated by it. who were long shots on you probably have a pretty Union’s invasion of “There are a bunch right the brink of qualifying for good idea who some of Afghanistan. now I know are going to the US team 12 months those athletes are.” Gaines would get his be there in 2021 and some ago could mature into se- They include the likes of gold four years later at the are not quite there men- rious threats by the time Caeleb Dressel and Katie Soviet-boycotted 1984 Los tally to handle this type of the July 23-Aug. 8 Games Ledecky who, barring any Angeles Games but by setback and it is going to start in 2021. late injury woes, will be then he had been denied be an uphill battle for At the other end of the expected to bring home the chance to compete in them.” spectrum, veterans like the same boatload of his Olympic prime. Gaines said swimmers 12-time Olympic medallist medals next year as they Going into the 1980 have had to push the reset Triple gold medallist, swimmer Rowdy Gaines. Ryan Lochte could have probably would have this Olympics, Gaines was the button and deal with un- faded from the picture. summer. world record holder in the certainty over training, which is how to train and the pain physically, it is “Somebody that was However, the stress and 100 and 200 metres where to find meets to the logistics of where do I going through the pain young and right on the uncertainty earlier this freestyle and a threat to sharpen their competitive go for my next swim mentally, emotionally cusp of making the team year around the fate of the win four or five gold edge and how to earn meet,” said Gaines. “We that’s hard.The good news will be much more pre- Tokyo Games that drove medals, which would have money to live on. just don’t know. is it is true for everybody. pared next summer,” athletes to sports psychol- elevated him to a position “Everybody is in un- “People can get in shape At least it is going to be a Gaines, 61, told Reuters. ogists is resurfacing as the as one of the greatest charted territory here, easily enough, go through level playing field.” The Barbados Advocate Sunday October 4, 2020 • 39

Game 3 of NBA Finals looms, Lakers leading Heat 2-0 so far LAKE BUENA VISTA, ences in the first two the controls of the “You know, we are not Florida – For the Los games are the Lakers social media accounts there yet. We have a long Angeles Lakers, the outscoring the Heat by 27 for the National way to go,” Lakers coach mission is simple: Get points from 3-point range Basketball Retired Frank Vogel said. two more wins and (the total difference in Players Association on “This is a very resilient become NBA champi- scoring between the teams Friday night predicted basketball team that we ons. is 28) and a 25-11 edge so Game 2 would be a 91- are playing and a team For the Miami Heat, the far in offensive rebound- point win for the Lakers. that just flew through the mission may be even more ing. The Lakers aren’t cele- East. We have great re- simple: Get one win and “We know we can be a brating early.But if Davis spect for them. But those make this a series. lot better and we’re just, and James keep going guys are playing at an ex- Game 3 of the NBA myself and AD, we’re not like this, the Lakers’ tremely high level, and Finals is today,the Lakers satisfied with just the chances are looking pretty hopefully we can get two holding a 2-0 lead in the win,” James said. “We good. more wins.” LeBron James is getting closer to another ring. title matchup – putting want to be great. We want the franchise within reach to be great, as close to 48 of a record-tying 17th minutes as possible.” championship, LeBron The Lakers not named James closer to his fourth James or Davis are shoot- ring and Anthony Davis ing a combined 39% – but perhaps a few days away the two superstars are from his first crown. more than making up for They know desperation that, shooting a combined is coming from a banged- 59%. If that’s what it up Miami team, since takes, Davis isn’t com- Game 3 is almost plaining. certainly a must for the “We know we have Heat. something special with us “We’re never giving up,” two and this team, and Heat forward Jimmy just trying to capitalise on Reintroduces some of its Butler said. “We’re going it,” Davis said. to fight and we’re going to Being in the NBA Finals ride with this thing until ten times now means the wheels fall off. It’s not James has seen just about feed products over. We’re just down 0-2, everything, which also so we’ve got to do some- means he can sound what- thing special. We’re capa- ever alarm he wants. Eﬀective Wednesday, 7th October, 2020 ble of it and I wouldn’t Only four teams have want to be in the trenches come back from 2-0 with any other guys deficits in the finals. Pinnacle Feeds Ltd. (PFL) will be reintroducing some feeds that were previously except for the ones that we James was on the most re- withdrawn as a result of our rationalizing programme that was introduced during have.” cent club to do it, the 2016 the COVID-19 lockdown. Thing is, Butler isn’t Cleveland Cavaliers who certain which guys will be were down 2-0 and 3-1 be- It must be noted that during this time when the decision was taken to rationalize the in those trenches today. fore rallying to beat the portfolio, the company also adjusted the prices of certain feeds to ensure customers All-Star center Bam Golden State Warriors in Adebayo missed Game 2 seven games for his third were not disadvantaged. with neck and shoulder title. As the demand for meat products and by extension feed products continues to be problems, while starting Heat coach Erik point guard Goran Dragic Spoelstra was an assistant severely impacted by the prevailing economic conditions PFL is not in a position to also couldn’t play because coach in 2006, when reintroduce its full oﬀering of products at this time. of a torn left plantar fas- Miami rallied from down cia. Adebayo is hopeful 2-0 against Dallas for that The limited reintroduction is intended to better serve our customers and to respond that he could be well season’s championship. to their request. enough to play today; Like James, he knows it Dragic wants desperately can be done. We will now produce the feeds listed below. to be out there as well, but “What will it take? Feeds for Broilers Broiler Starter Broiler Grower Broiler Finisher the Heat have concerns Whatever is necessary.It’s about how painful it would simple as that,” Spoelstra Feeds for Layers Growing Ration Layer 17% Layer 18% be for him. said. “If you want some- Saturday was scheduled thing badly enough, you’ll Feeds for Pigs Pig Grower Hog Finisher Sow Gestation Sow Lactation to be a day of more round- figure it out. Our group is Feeds for Dairy Dairy Ration the-clock treatment for extremely stubborn, per- Dragic and Adebayo. If the sistent, and we just need Feeds for Turkey Heat get either of them to figure out how to (seasonal) Turkey Starter Turkey Grower Turkey Finisher back, it’s a bonus. overcome this opponent. Feeds for Sheep Sheep and Goat Feed “We can either fold or And that we respect the fight like the Miami Heat quality, high quality of op- Feeds for Rabbits Rabbit Ration do,” rookie guard Tyler ponent that we’re playing. Herro said. “We know You’ve’ got to figure it out Feeds for Horses Horse Feed what kind of team we and overcome it.” are. We know what we There does seem to be a are capable of. Next game, clear sense outside the Pinnacle Feeds Ltd. we are going to fight Miami and Los Angeles and make some plays. It’s locker rooms that the se- not going to be ries is over. easy.” There are already ques- The Lakers also say the tions being asked about Jason Sambrano, LSSBB, FCCA, CA, B.Sc. (Hons) same. They are, however, whether James or Davis Director making things look easy. should be the NBA Finals The biggest stat differ- MVP. Whomever was at No more local basketball this year

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Sunday October 4, 2020 CALL FOR SUPPORT EXECUTIVE Director of the and whatnot, but sometimes you Technical and Vocational Private sector urged to help sponsor skills training can spend up to a year getting Education and Training them up to the level to do what (TVET) Council Henderson “Technical education is not to work in a five star hotel when government and plan the you want. So if you have the Eastmond wants more cheap and that is why academic you have two star facilities and curriculum, they open their private sector on board, it will private sector entities to get education has remained that is the problem we always businesses for students to come fund training and usually have involved in sponsoring skill dominant. To build a dual face with TVET because it is in and do apprenticeships, more modern equipment than areas for potential future education system means you always expensive,” he said. because they recognise the you have in the institutions employees. have to invest heavily in TVET. Noting that in Barbados and benefit to them because if you because government cannot do it Addressing the launch of the You can always get a maths and the Caribbean, education and have a business and more often all and that is the battle that we finals of the WorldSkills doctorate degree from pen and training were government than not when you take people are fighting,” he said. Barbados Competition, he paper tests. You cannot do that activities, he said in more out of the system you have to turn “We are trying to draw the insisted government could not do with a TVET qualification advanced societies there was around and train them, private sector close to us so that it all due to the expense of TVET because of the competence heavier partnership with the especially if you are involved in they can bridge that gap between training, and urged Corporate expected and you cannot train private sector. manufacturing or any technical government funding and Barbados to get involved. people to work to world standard “They sit down with the work. They come with degrees improve things,” he added. (JMB)

From left: Lead Officer of WorldSkills Barbados Dario Walcott, Executive Director of the Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) Council Henderson Eastmond and Parliamentary Secretary in the Ministry of Education, Science, Technology and Innovation Dr. Rommel Springer during the launch. NSC Footsteps to Wellness Health Fair takes place THERE was a melting pot of dif- and Senior Superintendent of Barbados Diabetes Association, with a prayer session to open were home and a lot of focus ferent aspects of wellness when Works, Nicholas Matthias, there there is financial and there is the Health Fair in the morning, went on their cars. So that was the National Sports Council were five concepts that came the Barbados Public Workers there was mental health which a way of persons to get comfort (NSC) held a Footsteps to into one Health Fair: physical, Cooperative Credit Union, the had a unique twist as they in- and reduce their stress levels so Wellness Health Fair on Friday financial, mental, spiritual and Guardian Group,” which had a vited Quality Tyre. we thought it was a good way to at the Wildey Gymnasium. sexual health. number of their Divisions there “A lot of people may ask but present it.” According to Chairman of the “The physical and here we are said Matthias. why a health fair and Quality NSC’s Health Fair Committee, doing the testing with the There was also the spiritual, Tyre but for Covid a lot of people NSC on Page 33

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