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PAGE 03 PAGE 10 COMMENTARY BY PAGE 19 St. Kitts and Nevis gets Media urged to help public * THE THINKING CITIZEN understand Interception of assistance from Morocco * VIEW PIONT Communications Bill in education and youth * EARL CLARKE empowerment 2 - OPINION / LOCAL NEWS - The Labour Spokesman FRIDAY, AUGUST 20TH 2010

stated Ambassador Wu. Government Launches Prime Minister Douglas thanked the ROC official for Human Resource partnering in this venture and THE SPOKESMAN - ESTABLISHED MAY 1957 stressed that the slow Published by: The St. Kitts-Nevis Trades & Labour Union Information System processes of past decades are not in line with the need to Ag. Managing Editor: Dawud Byron Basseterre, St. Kitts, processes. analyze and present optional Masses House, Church Street August 16, 2010 (SKNIS): The Resident Ambassador His routes in a very efficient and P.O Box 239 . Basseterre . St. Kitts . West Indies march towards e-Government Excellency Rong Chuan Wu desirable manner. He stressed Tel: (1 869) 465-2229 <> Fa: (1 869) 466-9866 continues in St. Kitts and Nevis was equally pleased with the that this system is part of a Email: [email protected] with the recent launch of the system’s activation and the general civil service upgrade. Website: www.labourspokesman.com Human Resource Information ongoing relationship with the “There is the continuing System (HRIS). twin-island Federation. pension reform initiative Prime Minister Honourable “In St. Kitts, for the last especially to include non- Dr. Denzil Douglas clicked the three years … we have established working who are Editorial login button to officially activate successfully launched and now referred to as Government the system which is an online implemented eight to nine auxiliary employees. There is of solution for data entry, tracking different systems,” the course the … revamping of the payroll, benefits administration Taiwanese diplomat remarked, old general orders, replacing “Nada” to contribute and performance record in a noting that this was the highest them with the new staff rules more cost effective manner. level of cooperation among and guidelines that are going to on Vat Bill Debate “It’s a proud moment for Taiwan’s Caribbean allies. be critically important as we me,” said Honourable Glenn “In fact the HRIS is one of make changes to ensure that Nada. Zero. Nothing. Nought. Zilch. Nil. Zip. All these words Phillip, the Minister responsible the most important ones we are keeping pace with the can be used to describe the People’s Action Movement (PAM) for Technology. “The because as Government [developments] taking place and the Concerned Citizens Movement (CCM) contributions to Government of St. Kitts and officials we all know very well around us globally,” the Prime the recently held debate on the Value Added Tax (VAT) Bill in the Nevis continues to maintain the it is more difficult to manage Minister outlined. National Assembly after three days of incendiary arguments. The position that Information and human beings than machines. HRIS is typically only thing missing in the exchange on the bill was fisticuffs. Communication Technologies That is why we believe that the considered an excellent tool for The Bill was eventually passed into law on August 11, 2010. (ICTs) do have a role to play in HRIS is the locomotive to other career growth and development The opposition members came to Parliament unprepared, transforming the internal e-Government systems,” of employees. offering no level-headed alternative or sound rationale for opposing operations of the public service, the bill, other than that of playing politics and seeking cheap political in addition to providing support mileage. for the repositioning efforts of COME AND ENJOY A Prime Minister Douglas was not short on adjectives when he our national society.” SCRUMPTUOUS MENU FOR THE RIGHT PRICE described their vacuous arguments as “ridiculous”, “absurd” and The comments were made AT A LUNCHEON “preposterous”. at a ceremony held at the Leader of Her Majesty’s Loyal Opposition, Mark Brantley, National ICT Center to ON FRIDAY 27™ AUGUST even went as far in his absurdity to say that “even the dead will commemorate the official FROM 11AM TO 3PM have to pay VAT”. launch of the HRIS, which was ON THE BAY ROAD Maybe Brantley wanted to say that if we don’t pay VAT we designed collaboratively by IN FRONT OF SHORELINE PLAZA. are dead. That might have been a more logical statement given local technicians, and their ENJOY - the fact that the Federation is undergoing reforms to stabilize the counterparts from the Republic MACARONI PIE, SWEET POTATO PIE, FISH local economy. of China (Taiwan). Minister CHICKEN, PORK AND A VARIETY OF SIDE DISHES Eugene Hamilton, Parliamentary Representative for Phillip announced that workers ALL FOR THE RIGHT PRICE OF Constituency 8, was just as absurd as Brantley when he said that at the Human Resource he recommended a 10 percent VAT rate. Hamilton clearly could $25.00 Department will undergo a SEE YOU THERE! not have been serious. comprehensive training Anyone with a brain could clearly see that he had no meaningful exercise to manage the new or sensible recommendation to make. Hamilton was simply trying to score cheap political shots and to give the impression that the PAM was on the side of the poor. But poor people will not be fooled by his party’s desperate attempt to win their confidence consecutive time. and Nevis is one of the last CARICOM countries and trust. On one hand they charge the Labour to introduce it. PAM Senator, Vincent Byron Jr. spoke passionately about Administration with being fiscally reckless, an There is nothing to be feared from the personal income tax, which the Simmonds-led PAM Administration administration that has racked up a huge public introduction of the VAT. Its implementation must abolished when it got into power in 1980. When asked if he would debt but on the other hand the promises that not be viewed simply in terms of reducing the public want to re-introduce personal income tax, he said he didn’t say they made during the election gave no debt but it must be seen in terms of Government that, but that he preferred it to the VAT. assurance that they were concerned with collecting sufficient revenue to improve the services In these times of financial instability, the world over, it is no reducing the debt. that it offers its citizens. In the long run both time for pie-in-the-sky solutions to complex and challenging realities. The PAM highlighted during the 3-day Government and people win. It is the same folly that the PAM brought to the election session in Parliament that the Government had Prime Minister Douglas pointed out in one of campaign earlier this year. been grandiose in its spending but never his press conferences that the VAT was only one When many countries in the world were talking about cutting underlined the tremendous development that step in an eight-point stabilization plan among back on spending and so many people have lost their jobs, the has taken place in the country in housing, countries of the Organization of Eastern Caribbean PAM was proffering a raise in pay for public and other government education, increases in entrepreneurship, States (OECS), which included tax reform and employees; and also zero unemployment. In other words they infrastructure development and the advent of financial reform among others. were offering to the people of this country utopia. a thriving tourism and services sector since Despite the gloom and doom painted by Hamilton’s recommendation of a 10 percent VAT is synonymous the closure of the sugar industry in 2005. opposition parties in the Federation, everyone stands with their ludicrous offer during the election campaign to sell land The implementation of a VAT is nothing to benefit from the VAT in the long run. at 99 cents per square foot. new in the Caribbean Community and St. Kitts The people of the Federation rejected the empty promises and lack of real commitment from the PAM when they voted the Labour Government back into power for a historic fourth The Labour Spokesman FRIDAY, AUGUST 20TH 2010 - NEWS - 3 Media urged to help Privacy rights will be protected...... (cont’d from page 1) public understand – and this the Interception of and other medical personnel under undue stress and pressure,” Communications Bill most Prime Minister Douglas said. assuredly will do because under Interception of Dr. Douglas said while his Government will do everything to the terms of this proposed protect the privacy rights of every man, woman, and child in this legislation, it is a High Court Communications Bill country, when the proposed Interception of Communications Bill Judge - and a High Court Judge, becomes law, violence and brutality must be stamped out. only - who will decide whether “We will therefore fight fire with fire, and technology with or not any particular technology where crime is concerned. But we will do so within interception will be allowed,” the confines of the laws of the Federation of St. Kitts and Nevis said Prime Minister Douglas. subject to the keen review and guidance of our courts,” Dr. He, however, assured the Douglas said. public that their democratic The Prime Minister said his St. Kitts-Nevis Labour Government rights and privacy as citizens cannot and will not sit idly by while the criminals who are few run will be preserved and rough-shod over the law-abiding many of the country. safeguarded in keeping with “It is the duty of my Government to protect the innocent – and the laws and constitution of the this we shall do. It is also the duty of the Government to ensure Federation. that the rights of this country’s citizens and residents are protected

Caribbean leaders agree to establishment of Council of Ambassadors (cont’d from page 1) the CARICOM sub-committee attended by the Prime Ministers candidates to replace on Governance. of Dominica, St. Vincent and CARICOM Secretary General “Some countries already the Grenadines and Grenada Edwin Carrington, who have it, like St. Vincent and the and Guyana’s President His announced his intention to step Grenadines, other countries Excelelncy Bharrat Jagdeo. down by year end after 18 have a unit which is for…the Trinidad and Tobago’s years in the job. implementation of the CSME Prime Minister Hon. Kamla Mr. Golding said the (CARICOM Single Market Persad Bissessar, who is a committee would be chaired by and Economy) obligation. member of the CARICOM Barbados Foreign Minister “The concept is that we sub-committee on Governance Maxine Mc Lean and that he won’t have to create new did not attend the one-day hopes the committee could institutions where these exist meeting, since she is on a 10- come up with a preliminary BASSETERRE, ST. KITTS, AUGUST 18TH 2010 already, what we would need day trip to the United States. report and a list of candidates (CUOPM) – A call for the St. Kitts and Nevis media to assist in to do is ensure that they are Port of Spain was represented by September when the Heads ensuring that the public understands the Interception of calibrated with the new by the Foreign Affairs Minister gather in New York. Communications Bill has come from Prime Minister Hon. Dr. mandate of the ambassadors,” Dr. the Hon. Surujrattan The Jamaica Prime Minister Denzil L. Douglas. Golding said, adding that the Rambachan. said he hopes the new “The Government will have no power whatsoever to determine jobs of the ambassadors would The meeting also agreed to CARICOM Secretary General whether a particular message, phone call, parcel, etc. is be “to follow up, make sure the establishment of a nine- would be in place by January intercepted,” said Prime Minister Douglas at his monthly Press that domestic action is taken to member committee to begin the 2011. Conference on Wednesday. give effect to the decisions of process of pre-selecting Dr. Douglas giving the assurance that the rights of the residents the heads”. and nationals will be protected when the proposed legislation goes The meeting followed to the National Assembly for debate, said he was counting on the concerns raised at the Jamaica media to ensure that the public understands that “even when the meeting of regional leaders in nation’s security forces are confident that a crime has been, or is July that there was a need to about to be committed, and even when they are absolutely certain improve the governance of that the interception of a particular person’s communication would CARICOM and to advance yield powerful evidence, they would nonetheless, in every single plans for the review of the case, have to seek the permission of a High Court judge before organisation of the CARICOM any interception can go forward.” institutions and secretariat. “And it is that High Court Judge who will always have the Prime Minister Golding said sole and absolute authority to allow – or to disallow – any such that he hopes that by July 2011, interception,” said Dr. Douglas, who pointed out that the judicial the Revised Treaty of branch in St. Kitts and Nevis is independent of the executive or Chaguaramas which legislative branches of the government. establishes CARICOM would “And in the proposed Interception of Communications Bill, this be further adjusted to recognise jurisdictional distance and independence will be completely the Council of Ambassadors as maintained,” said Prime Minister Douglas. an independent organ. Photo: St. Kitts and Nevis Prime Minister Hon. Dr. Denzil L. Douglas He told reporters that in the at his monthly Press Conference on Wednesday. (Photo by Erasmus interim, the Council of Williams) Ambassadors could be set up as a Sub-Committee to the Heads. The meeting was also 4 - NEWS - The Labour Spokesman FRIDAY, AUGUST 20TH 2010 TDC endorses Graphical Art and Animation Summer pleased to be associated with an Camp activity that will empower young Young persons from across the people to recognise their full Federation have been given yet creative and artistic abilities another opportunity to sharpen through technology, as well as, to their creative skills by participating foster a deeper appreciation for in the 2010 Graphical Art and Arts.” Animation Summer Camp, backed The spokesperson also added by the Corporate support of the that many opportunities will be TDC Group of Companies. presented for participants to use The local business house the camp as an avenue for pledged its commitment to the two identifying career paths in (2) week long workshop, which is journalism, advertising, public designed to introduce the use of relations and entrepreneurship in poetry and graphical software the near future. such as, Adobe PhotoShop CS3, This year marks the second Adobe Flash, Gimp, Paint.net and staging of the event that is jointly Blender, while providing an hosted by Talents for Christ and additional platform for positive Island Expressions. expression. Picture: Participants in a According to a representative working session at the 2010 of the Client Relations and Graphical Arts and Animation Marketing Department, “TDC is Summer Camp

St. Kitts-based Viva New Media! Limited Launches CaribFashionTV.com BASSETERRE, ST. week for a fresh, fun and fashion- KITTS (Wednesday, August forward take on Caribbean style 18th, 2010) - and popular culture. CaribFashionTV.com, which launched on Friday, August 6th, encouraged its readers to live in true Caribbean fashion. Consumers of www.caribfashiontv.com will be entertained and inspired by engaging, original content such as I HOTT (Island Hipsters On The Town) and Carib Fashion TV. CaribFashionTV.com is published by Viva New Media! Limited in St. Kitts. The website makes a bold visual statement with photos and videos that add to fun, concise articles on Caribbean trends and trendsetters. Topics include fashion, of course, but also music, culture, lifestyle, recreation, travel, beauty, as well as personal style and growth. Log on to www.caribfashiontv.com every The Labour Spokesman FRIDAY, AUGUST 20TH 2010 - NEWS - 5 the rate of 10%. I wonder how that American country, either Chile or leader of PAM arrived as the idea Peru and issued a report on Socio- PAM shallow partisan that a 10% VAT is better for the Economic Conditions in the overall economic, social and Caribbean and Latin America. financial well-being of the country The section of the Report politics as a whole than a 17% VAT. dealing with St. Kitts-Nevis Economist Dr. Terry declared that our people were Sommersall came to St. Kitts from suffering from high unemployment By: The Thinking Citizen The opponents of the VAT The debate so far in the National Barbados in 1980 to advice on the and under-employment, low have been screaming that the VAT Assembly on the VAT has opened matter of the abolition of Personal wages, poor housing conditions, is a Regressive Tax. But so is the the eyes of all right-thinking enough to tell people that those Income Tax. PAM however inadequate housing, poverty, current Consumption Tax which is persons. The debate so far has countries with a lower rate of VAT disregarded Dr. Sommersall’s despair, food insecurity and mal- in force. So the government is exposed PAM, the Democrat have Personal Income Tax and St. expert advise and went ahead and nutrition. As a matter of fact, the replacing a Regressive Tax with a newspaper and the members of the Kitts-Nevis does not. abolished Personal Income Tax. Report stated the nutritional status Tax which is less Regressive and CCM/PAM Coalition for what they Insofar as the movement of The abolition of Personal of the people of St. Kitts-Nevis to me that is an improvement. really are, that is purveyors of lies, prices is concerned, the Income Tax was a disaster for the was the lowest in the Caribbean Seventeen per cent (17%) is much half-truths, mischief, false government has stated that the vast majority of people in this and Latin America save and except better for consumers than twenty- allegations and baseless introduction of the VAT will make country, but it was a blessing for for the people of the republic of two and a half per cent (22 1/2%). accusations. some prices go up while others the people who paid the Tax. Haiti. PAM, as usual, has got its Our deepest gratitude is owed will go down and some prices will The Tek-way-key Minister You see that was the awful knickers in a twist. PAM is to all the members on the remain the same. The net result went on radio and boasted that the situation into which our country comparing apples with oranges. Government side for the National would be that the general level of commercial banks were was plunged because the PAM The VAT is not a tax on income. Assembly, especially the Hon. the prices for consumer goods overflowing with cash and that party refused to follow the expert The VAT is not an Income Tax. The Prime Minister and the Hon. would go down. people were better off as was advice of Dr. Terry Sommersall. current Labour Party Government Marcella Liburd, for debunking the The opponents of the VAT evidenced by the tremendous This time the members of the is not replacing a Progressive multitude of false premises, have said that all prices will go up increase in the importation of CCM/PAM Coalition are plotting Income Tax with a Regressive exaggerated claims and the and consequently, the cost of motor-cars. and planning to plunge our Income Tax as PAM did in 1980. unrealistic conclusions of the living will rise. So far the The Tek-way-key Minister country into an economic and I would like the PAMites to opponents of the VAT. opponents of the VAT have not forgot to tell the public whether it social doldrum by pushing for the explain what sort of tax is Wheel Even before the relevant produced any convincing was rich people or poor people implementation of a 10% VAT Tax or the payment for a Driver’s information concerning the VAT evidence in support of their who were putting the money in the rather than the 17% VAT Licence. Are they Progressive was disseminated by the argument. All that they have done banks, and whether it was the poor recommended to the Government taxes or Regressive Taxes? Does Government, the opponents of the is pointed to a few selected items, landless worker who was by the experts. every national of St. Kitts-Nevis VAT had already launched their the prices of which will increase, importing the motor-cars. We must never forget the pay the same amount to obtain a attacks against the Tax. The while disregarding a much larger But the poor Tek-way-key trauma that the country went passport? question is, how honest and number of basic consumer items, Minister, who is sometimes through because PAM refused to PAM abolished Personal sensible individuals could discuss the process of which will referred to by his very own follow the expert advice of Dr. Terry Income Tax in 1980 and replaced a matter properly in the absence of decrease. colleagues as the “Illiterate Sommersall. that Tax with a new and novel form full and relevant information. You Opponents of the VAT have Professor” was soon put to shame Things are not always what of Personal Income Tax which the see the members of the CCM/PAM simply not done their homework and disgrace as the UNDP/FAO they seem – Skimmed milk very party called a Social Services Levy. Coalition had taken a decision long properly. They have not done the held a meeting in a certain South- often masquerades as cream. before the Government had had a Math. Any argument against the The Social chance to inform, enlighten or VAT must be based upon statistics Services Levy educate the public that Coalition and economics and not on shallow was a direct tax did not want any VAT. partisan politics or on what on Income. Now The members of the CCM/PAM happened in Grenada or Trinidad how many Coalition did not even wait to find and Tobago. months notice out exactly what the VAT was all It is obvious that PAM and the did PAM give to about. The members of the Democrat newspaper are the public that a Coalition took to the air-waves to opposing the VAT simply because Social Services criticise and condemn the VAT. they are committed to opposing Levy would be They fed the public a steady diet every policy, programme or introduced? of lies, half-truths, mis-perceptions project put forward by the Labour The members and exaggerated claims. Party Government. We must of the opposition The CCM/PAM Coalition remember that PAM opposed our CCM/PAM never did explain to the public the move to Associate Statehood as Coalition are in international or multi-national well as our move to Independence. strong circumstances that gave rise to the And in between, PAM opposed opposition to the introduction of the VAT in the introduction of the Social VAT and are neighbouring CARICOM and Security Scheme. using every OECS Countries. The opponents of Not every increase in price will possible the VAT simply stated that the affect our Cost Of Living. It is only argument to Government wanted to introduce increases in the prices of prevent the the VAT in order to solve the huge common, basic, everyday implementation National Debt problem. consumer items. Increases in the of the Tax. One But that was so silly and so prices of goods and services that such argument is childish for government had other are purchased occasionally or that November 1, options. Government could have rarely or only once or twice in a 2010 is too soon selected one Tax or a combination lifetime would not necessarily to implement the of Taxes to solve the National Debt affect our Cos Of Living. VAT. Even if the problem if that was the real or sole And increases in the prices of VAT were to be intention. common, basic, everyday implemented on The opponents of the VAT consumer items, must be off-set November 1, were belatedly surprised by the fact against decrease in the prices of 2012, those that the VAT was already in other common, basic, everyday opponents operation in other CARIOCM and consumer items. would still say OECS Countries. When the If the VAT causes an increase that the time is opponents of VAT caught in the fees paid to a lawyer that too short. themselves they rushed around will not cause an increase in my One of the telling the public that the rate for Cost Of Living for the simple leaders of PAM the VAT in St. Kitts-Nevis would reason that I do not have to pay declared that the be the highest in the region. They such fees once a week or once a VAT should be were not decent and honest month regularly. implemented at The Labour Spokesman FRIDAY, AUGUST 20TH 2010 - ADVERTISEMENT - 11 12 - NEWS - The Labour Spokesman FRIDAY, AUGUST 20TH 2010 Association, Community YES Programme Achievers Project (CAP), and Caribbean Healthy Lifestyles trainees host Sugar Programme.” The YES Programme hospitality class is under instructor Boyz’ U17 heroes Dominic Steven, who told the BASSETERRE ST. KITTS (August 16, 2010) — When the Youth gathering that since the class got Empowerment through Skills (YES) Programme and the St. Kitts-Nevis involved with the A Ganar Football Association (SKNFA) collaborated with A Ganar Alliance programme, he had seem a great Initiative in hosting a luncheon at Football House on Friday August 13, improvement in the area of team the two succeed in killing three birds with one stone. building, conflict resolution, and According to Leslie Connor, manager at the YES Programme had tremendously boosted their secretariat, the luncheon which was prepared and laid out by the Keys confidence. Steven is assisted by Community Centre-based hotels trade class students, was being used Jasmine Lake-Isaac. as a platform to assess the trainees for the customer service aspect of Short speeches were delivered their training. Luncheon guests were members of the successful St. Kitts- by YES Programme students YES Programme trainee Karando Otto who was the overall in Nevis Male U17 football team. Karando Otto (who was the overall charge of the luncheon shares a light moment with from right, Elneth “When I see what they (students) are accomplishing, it gives me a in charge of the luncheon) and Harvey, the A Ganar programme country coordinator and Leslie sense of feeling that all is not lost when it comes to young people,” said Kahilia Challenger (who was the Connor, YES Programme Secretariat Manager. On the left is Cynthia Connor. “Prime Minister Dr Denzil Douglas, when he started the YES supervisor of the students), and Browne. Programme, had seen the light in which he could showcase and make captain of the U17 football team sure that young people realise that there is a space for them in every part Clyde Mitcham. Present were of their lives.” Latin America and the Caribbean. Esinton Watts, the U17 team SKNFA’s coordinator, Troy ‘Bif” Mills, said that his organisation is “So far in the Caribbean we have Dominican Republic, Jamaica, St. manager and Alexis Richards, the an implementing agency of the A Ganar Alliance Initiative and through Vincent and the Grenadines, and St. Kitts and Nevis,” observed Harvey. assistant coach, and Leroy it, members of the U17 team who had been exposed to table etiquette “We have here in St. Kitts three implementing organisations, the Football Hodge, a member of the SKNFA. were also being assessed on their behaviour. In addition to the two aspects of assessing both the sides, the luncheon had also been held as a way to thank the footballers. center adagio. Participants are sure “The U17 will be journeying to Trinidad and Tobago on Monday 2010 to develop a strong sense of (August 16) to represent the Federation in the U17 FIFA World Cup phrasing and an awareness of qualifiers and they are being exposed to situations like this and we Summer ballet as a vital foundation for all needed to have an appreciation with the training we have done, where forms of dance by the end of each they are standing and I am pleased to say from what I have seen, they session. have done a wonderful job,” commented Mills. Sensation Interested persons may still The SKNFA’s coordinator added that the luncheon “was also a means join in on this artistic educational of saying thanks and congratulations to them for winning the first leg in Dance opportunity by registering for the Antigua where they emerged the champions for the zone. Both parties week 2 sessions in the genres of (YES Programme trainees and the U17 footballers) would have passed Modern, Modern-Jazz and with tremendous colours. We want them not to just maintain that standard, Continues!! Aerobics’ Training. This session but maintain on it.” As promised dancers are will focus on the development of Attending the luncheon was Elneth Harvey, the A Ganar country receiving a thrilling, engaging, core strength, alignment, and coordinator, who said that hers is a programme that has been piloted in muscle-working, memorable time! artistic expression. Material will be Latin America and the Caribbean, whose major objective is to provide The 2010 Summer Sensation drawn from a diverse movement young people particularly at-risk youths with employable skills, Dance Workshop, which ranges vocabulary to stimulate and recognising that unemployment among youth are a major problem in from beginners to intermediate and pre-advanced-level dance (cont’d on page 17) participants and emerging choreographers, is being hailed as Ms.Greene during a an ideal training endeavor in the performance with the Children's arts by the participants. The 3 Dance Theater week session is being led by Ms. Stacey Greene, a performer and choreographer who started her dance career at the age of 17 with the CFBC Dance Ensemble. She later joined the Vivace Dance Company and has been training in the United States in New Jersey and Philadelphia PA areas in Ballet, Modern-Jazz, Hip-Hop and Taking lunch orders from members of the successful St. Kitts-Nevis Gymnastics. In continuing in her Male U17 team. growth she has tutored both at the Fireflies Dance School and the Vivace Teen Academy and has been a guest tutor at the Children’s Dance Theatre. Her dance career so far has led her to appear in several memorable dance performances such as the renowned Ballet piece called “Don Quixote” under the tutelage of Graham Lustig, artistic director of Princeton Ballet School, New Jersey. Week 1 kicked off on the 16th of August in the dance genre of Ballet. Emphasis has been placed on correct alignment and movement dynamics as the class is covering a wide range of ballet Lunch is served. vocabulary, from the barre to The Labour Spokesman FRIDAY, AUGUST 20TH 2010 - VIEW POINT - 13 Him to excise it. If ignored, envy How often has this experience “things, money, and pleasures can become a terminal illness of been repeated? It is on record that satisfy”. The young man did not VIEW POINT the soul. Envy desires not so the famous film star Rita Hayworth learn what happiness was until he much of its own happiness as now deceased was quoted in a returned home. We can only find BY another’s misery. newspaper as saying “When I was true peace by returning to our V. E. INNISS young and beautiful, I was a creator and finding forgiveness, PEACE AND goddess, a queen. Now I am old peace and joy in the arms of God, CONTENTMENT and ugly, they have discarded me our Father, whose heart yearns to The well-known parable of the like a scrap of paper.” The welcome us. prodical son illustrates a newspaper continued “She was Here is a stanza from one of fundamental point worth once the queen of Hollywood. my favourite hymns: “It pays to DISCONTENT Now she roams through the front serve Jesus, I speak from my heart, In spite of the economic prosperity that so many enjoy and the fact considering. Note these words: garden of her furnished flat, He will always be with us, if we do that warfare has been restricted to certain trouble spots instead of raging “When he had spent all, there curses the trees and talks to the our part. There is naught in this universally, people are generally dissatisfied. Discontent has become a arose a mighty famine in that land shrubs as though they were wide world can pleasure afford. characteristic of our society. ... and no man gave to him” (Luke people. There’s pace and contentment in One person is jealous of his/her neighbour who could afford another 15: 14-16). Whoever imagines that the serving the Lord” new vehicle and he/she can’t. Another person is frustrated because his/ If we apply it to our own day, fulfilment of all one’s earthly How rich is the blessing the her career is not progressing as had been envisaged. Yet another person we might say that he was a young wishes brings happiness, the world cannot give. I’m satisfied finds his obligation to his family becoming a burden, hence he would set man with enough means at his deepest and final satisfaction of fully for Jesus to live. “Though out to pursue pastime that interest him more. disposal, but sadly squandered it. the human heart, is making a big friends may forsake me and trials In whatever form discontent may express itself, the cause is always The words “and no man gave to mistake. arise. I’m trusting in Jesus, His love the same. A comparison with others leads more often than not to the him” express his loneliness and The biblical account of the never dies.” Yes readers, conclusion that they own more or enjoy greater social prestige. Thus despair. He was ruined in body and prodigal son teaches us the contentment is only assured in people lose their scale of values, the way is therefore open for envy and soul: that was all he had achieved. opposite to the mistaken belief that Christ and eternal values. dissatisfaction, thus life becomes onerous. It is said that the secret of contentment is knowing how to enjoy what you have, and to be able to lose all desire for things beyond your islands in the Caribbean lands reach. against any weather systems that Envy is one of the great enemies of inner peace. It steals contentment Have Faith are forming in the atmosphere, we from the heart, plus other invasions. In fact, it is said that the five great Written by Floy Hensley speak to the wind, the waves and enemies to peace inhabit within us: avarice, ambition, envy, anger and the floods to be still and to line up pride. If those enemies were to be banished, we should infallibly enjoy Faith: “Faith is the evidence of things with the word of God. perpetual peace. not seen”, Hebrews 11:1 Father God, we come against any form of destructions, GUARD AGAINST ENVY It’s another weekend and God has brought us thus far in spite of the incidents, accidents or any loss of Since discontent breeds envy for the most part, every attempt should many challenges that we have faced and the situations that are at hand life or property to your people. be made to guard against such an insidious enemy. But what is envy? and seem like there is no end at all. To my dear readers throughout the Father God, now is the time for us Envy is the desire to equal another in achievement or excellence or length and breadth of St Kitts and Nevis, the Caribbean isles, international to put away our religious and possession. Ancient folks referred to it as a malignant or hostile feeling. circles and those of you connected to Wide World Web. political differences and come Augustine lists it among “the passions that rage like tyrants and It’s just a simple word of encouragement that comes your way weekly together to pray as a people and throw into confusion the whole soul”. He went on to describe such a to encourage you not to give up but to continue to have faith and trust nation. soul as having an “eagerness to win what was not possessed to the in the Almighty God. He told us in Psalms 55:22, to cast thy burden upon Father God, when we get to extent that whenever he turns, avarice can confine him, self-indulgence the LORD and He shall sustain thee: He shall never suffer the righteous heaven you would not asked us dissipate him, ambition master him, pride puff him up, envy torture him to be moved. It’s all about having a real relationship with God because what church we used to attend or and sloth anesthetize him. How terrible! “A sound heart is the life of the man looks at the outside appearance but God looks at the heart. When a what political party we used to flesh but envy the rottenness of the bones” (Prov 14:30). man’s ways pleases the Lord, He maketh even his enemies to be at peace support or what our standing is in The reality of truth refuses to let us push envy aside. The fact is we with him. Proverbs 16:7. our society with all our titles. won’t be able to have our own, or enjoy most of the things we see and We cannot afford to live our life how we please and think that God is These cannot save us but you hear others enjoying. What is worse is that instead of our being happy not watching our every move because the eyes of the LORD are in every would say to those who are for the other person whom God has blessed, we become suspicious place, beholding the evil and good, Proverbs 15:3. faithful, follow your Holy Bible even resentful, maybe downright angry. When you are blessed and walking in the favour of God, you can and those having a genuine It is about time we expose our inner struggle with envy to the Great truly say that. The blessings of the LORD, it maketh rich, and He addeth relationship with you, “Well done Physician of our soul- God. Like revenge envy is another tumour we no sorrow with it, Proverbs 10:22. We have to guide our heart and what my true and faithful servant.” dare not ignore. Let us therefore invite the Physician’s scalpel and allow comes out of it; Keep thy heart with all diligence; for out of it are the Father God, we thank you in issues of life, Proverbs 4:23. advance for protecting and We really need to let a lot of all the cares of life go and cast them at covering us under your precious Advertise with us the feet of Jesus Christ and see Him turn things around for us for the blood. We thank you for providing good. and opening up doors for your God has given us the Holy Bible as our manual guide to every day people today, many seeds have living, everything in life is written clearly in the books of the Old and being sown and a great harvest New Testament in the many chapters and verses. You need to read the awaits them. Bible to help you with the answer for your marital problems, children, Father God, let Faith arise like order and discipline in the church and work place, respecting those in never before and give them a spirit authority, judging others, obeying your parents, health issues, walking of expecting great and wonderful by faith, health issues and the many miracles of Jesus Christ. things to happen in that situation Some may say that miracles are not for today but we serve the same at hand right now. God of yesterday, today and of the future. In Africa today many persons I rejoice with them because the are being raised from the death. change is definitely on its way for Is it because they have more faith than us or they pray more? We your honour and glory. serve the same God and that’s why we have to take our “Faith” to Thank you for saving those another level of believing and trusting in the true and living God. who are lost and do not know you Our heavenly Father said to us; If my people, which are called by my as LORD and Saviour. There is name, shall humble themselves, and pray, and seek my face, and turn power in prayer! Know that your from their wicked ways: then will I hear from heaven, and will forgive miracle is here to stay and great their sin, and will heal their land, 2nd Chronicles 7:14. things would happen for you this This is the perfect remedy God has given us in His word as to what coming week in the name of Jesus to do to get our prayers answered. We have to really pray in our islands Christ Amen!! more than ever especially as we are in the hurricane season because we WOMAN OF VIOLENT know what happen during theses time and floods and all that. FAITH!!! We have the power of prayer then we must come together in unity to INDEED ALL THINGS ARE prevent any weather patterns from coming to our shores. POSSIBLE WITH GOD TO THOSE Father God, as we come to you today as one voice lifting up our WHO BELIEVE.... 14 - NEWS - The Labour Spokesman FRIDAY, AUGUST 20TH 2010 The Labour Spokesman FRIDAY, AUGUST 20TH 2010 - COMMENTARY - 15 The prison population in Spare Not the Rod – Spare Not the Child America is more than the population of all the Caricom – Part 11 is the soul of that child from Countries and you can include 1838 to the present time? Cuba and Santo Domingo. Dear respected reader, some of the contents of my article We look at a ship sailing the Teachers and school mates might disturb you, because you are accustomed to the teachings seas. That ship disappears are shot down by undisciplined of traditional Christianity. My mission is not in finding disfavour beyond the horizon. Does the students. We have a culture of with you, but to try and broaden your vision, perhaps in some of ship cease sailing because it is disciplining our children, but we are giving our culture away to the questions you have been secretly asking yourself, for man is out of our sight or does it BY EARL CLARKE always asking questions. Sometimes there are more questions continue its journey? When a culture that was always based than answers. man dies, does he transit from house to sit his exams or the on violence and indiscipline. In your disagreements of some of the things I mention, still the physical world to the child who goes to bed early, Our culture says Adam and Eve read on. Don’t condemn the article in its entirety. Prove me wrong spiritual world? If the soul of disciplines him or herself to – their culture says Adam and before you condemn me or the article. The Holy Bible is the man never dies, and, if we end wake up at midnight, studies for Steve – Eve and Adina. Can mouthpiece of the Christian religion, but, even though it was our prayers in church “World four hours, returns to bed, Adam and Steve, Eve and written by inspired men, there are many contradictions therein. without end, Amen”, where wakes up, relaxes, have a Adina multiply and replenish the This does not mean that it does not contain guideline for a disciplined does the soul of man reside until, shower, eats breakfast, arrive earth? A different culture and respectful and rewarding life. It is a useful tool in which to as the Bible says “The day of early at the exam room so that imposed upon us by 21st raise our children. judgment? he can have some time to settle Century Lucifers who cannot You see, dear reader, God, in creating man, presented him If we end our prayers: down, before exam time create havoc in heaven but are with a mind, so that he can ask questions and unravel a number of “World without end, then, comes? doing so on planet earth. Where life’s mysteries. Some of the questions man has been asking are where is eternity? When is Which one is more likely to are the voices of the churches? “What happens to man when he departs this life? Is the grave the eternity? pass? Of course, we will say Those who are in authority to end of everything? If the soul of man never dies, when man dies, Isn’t it easier to believe in the most disciplined student. pass laws in our land today, where does the soul journey to? Is there a physical world and a living many lives, redeeming Our whole existence on planet reached where they are spiritual world? Does a man only live one life? What happens to a one’s self with every new earth is based on discipline, so, because of the culture of little child who died in 1838? Is that the end of that child? Where reincarnation, climbing the why abolish it from the schools discipline handed down by our planes in the spiritual world until and the home? fore-parents. we are near to the Creator? A young man or woman Looking at today’s world with our overcrowded prisons filled That child who was born in joins the Army, do they just up with young men, I am sure that they 1835, must he only live for two and give them a gun and tell are grateful to their parents for years? Mustn’t he be given them to go and fight war? No! bringing them up the way that they another chance in another life? They are put in training, did. Is it any wonder then, that we Those of us who have lived disciplines them; teaches them have the gang culture in our midst? miserable lives on earth, does to obey orders without talking Is it any wonder then that our a loving, caring, compassionate back; teaches them to wear young men are behaving like God just put an end to us with their uniform with pride and packs of wild dogs, tearing up and that one life? What of the dignity. Shirts tucked into their devouring each other up? We, by parable of the Prodigal Son trousers, their shoes or boots adopting a foreign and alien culture have allowed the rawness which demonstrates the well polished. Their caps fitted and the wildness of our youths to Father’s heavenly love for properly on their heads, their over-shadow the goodness and those of us who have strayed? hair well cut and groomed, their the goodness in them. Have any of us travelled abroad faces shaved. Man is destined to acquire and come into contact with They go to sleep at a certain wisdom, to search for it, to discover places we are very sure we are time, they arise at a certain it; study to show thyself acquainted with? Have we ever time, they have to eat by a approved. Man needs to study his seen a total stranger and swear certain time and be on the role in life. Why did he come here? that we know that person and parade square at a certain time. What is his purpose in being here? have met them before? When they go on liberty, they Do I just come and go? Am I here to make planet earth a place where Man can only answer these have to return to base at a all mankind can live in peace with questions when he is disciplined certain time or else? Look at each other despite our political and at an early age. When his what we are doing to young economic differences? powers are harnessed at an men and women whom we say Can I love my fellow man just early age; when the rage, the the home and the school must as much as I love my God who hatred, the wild rawness in him not discipline? Discipline is dwelleth in me? Is my reason here is tempered at an early age. discipline. We are trying to bring on earth, to destroy it with bombs When man can tame his discipline to young men and so that my colleagues and I could wandering mind to the point women, who could have cursed amass huge fortunes through the where he can think about or their parents, showed no killing and maiming of innocent civilians and persons who could focus on one thing at a time. respect for the elderly, have been my brother and sister if When man can find that inner disrespected and used curse we were living in peace, harmony peace within him, man would words to their teachers, but they and respect for human rights and be able to listen and be directed now join the Army and we are human dignity? by the Heavenly Kingdom implementing discipline on When will I be able to still that which resides within him. those we caused to be spoilt at raging within me to the point We are hurting our children any early age by sparing the rod. where my God, in whose image I when we deny them the Somebody in America has was made can speak to me and chance to be disciplined at come up with the idea that direct me into the paths of home and at school. Which children prosper better when righteousness? Why am I living in fear? Why can’t I see the God- child is more likely to pass their you do not speak harshly to ness in all of my fellow men? Why? exams? One who parties every them or when you spare the Why? Why? I am raw and wild and night without studying, goes to rod. But look at the crime rate undisciplined. There are more bed late, wakes up late, takes a in America, the so-called questions than answers. I wish I shower and rushes out of the richest country in the world? could answer! 16 - NEWS - The Labour Spokesman FRIDAY, AUGUST 20TH 2010 Barnes Ghaut First to Charlestown Fisheries Centre Receive Community Centre project draws closer to realisation in St. Thomas Parish (cont’d from page 10)

CHARLESTOWN NEVIS (August 19, 2010) — Minister of Social Development in the Nevis Island Administration [NIA], the Honourable Hensley Daniel issued a challenge to residents of Barnes Ghaut to be positive role models for persons living in other communities. This came at the Aug. 18 on site launch of the Barnes Ghaut Adult Educational Centre. “The centre must become a focal point in the community. Minister of Social Development People must come here for in the Nevis Island programmes which reinforce the Administration Hon. Hensley values of hard work, discipline, Daniel patriotism, decency and good manners,” Minister Daniel said. Fund (BNTF) fifth programme. The minister’s remarks also The Barnes Ghaut Adult highlighted the NIA’s commitment Educational Centre will house two to serving the people of Nevis. classrooms, two restrooms, a “The construction of the computer lab, an elderly room, a community centre represents an library, a kitchen, a storage area (L-R) Minister of Agriculture on Nevis Hon. Robelto Hector (middle) witnesses the signing of the minutes approach to governance which and an office. of consultations held during the preparatory survey for the Fisheries Centre Project in Charlestown by seeks to invigorate the According to Project Manager, Permanent Secretary in the Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Marine Resources Dr. Hermina Morton communities and provide lasting Myrthlyn Parry of BNTF, the Anthony (left) and Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Agriculture on Nevis Dr. Kelvin Daly benefits for the people. centre will be used to enhance “The NRP locomotive will computer skills, offer career and Project in Charlestown, as an indication of the commitment and all round presentation of fisheries continue to roar through the work preparation classes as well in Nevis,” she said. community with community as classes in education, deepening relationship between the Federal Government and by Dr. Anthony also said she was centres in Jessups, Charlestown, mathematics, English, accounting extension the Nevis Island Administration and the Government of hopeful that the Government of Cotton Ground, Fountain and and trade skills such as baking, Japan. Japan would approve the work Camps in a very short time,” sewing and arts and crafts. Mr. Hector’s comment came on Thursday at a small but significant that had been completed and at the Minister Daniel said. The project is expected to last signing ceremony between the Japan International Corporation Agency next meeting, drawings for the Funding for the project comes five months and is contracted to (JICA), the Federal Government and by extension the NIA, at the Ministry proposed development could be from the Caribbean Development Curtis Liburd of Beyond Homes. of Agriculture’s Conference Room at Prospect. The event signalled the presented. Bank, the Canadian International The village of Barnes Ghaut conclusion of Phase II of the project. Senior Advisor Fisheries Development Agency and the will be the first in the St. Thomas The Minister noted that the time was ripe for a revitalised fishing Development Japan International government of St. Kitts-Nevis parish to receive a community industry on Nevis. He said the facility would upgrade the industry and Corporation Agency Mr. Shunji through the Basic Needs Trust centre. pave the way for a better life for the island’s Fishers. “If there is ever a time that the industry needs new blood and Sugiyama during brief remarks invigoration it is now and I think this project is taking us in that direction. said JICA believed that the project, It is an opportunity for our fishermen to enjoy a higher standard of if completed, would provide a living. It is an opportunity for our fishermen to be successful in achieving good opportunity for the fishers what I would call that primary goal of helping to feed the nation. of Nevis to improve their fishing “It is a time for us, in terms of our value added products, in terms of operations in one sport. our nutrition, to recognise that there is a place where our fishermen can “They can get their fuel, they elevate too,” he said. can have their engines and boats Mr. Hector used the opportunity to thank the visiting team and said maintained and they can handle he was hopeful that the project would be moved to another stage closer the fish in more hygienic and safe to the completion of the fisheries centre. conditions and also consumers Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Agriculture Dr. Kelvin Daly, can have a high quality fish from explained that the signing signalled the completion of phase II of the the centre. baseline survey and the articles of understanding between the NIA, the “So in this way we believe this Federal Government and donor country Japan project will serve for the better “What we have signed this morning is just articles to indicate there utilisation and management of is a level of understanding between the donors and the benefactors. It is fisheries resources in this country Residents of Barnes Ghaut in no way a done deal, we are hoping it is in the future but in this and on behalf of JICA we would document it indicates the terms of which we are going to be operating like to express or sincere gratitude and to get this project moving forward. So I am very happy at this point to the St. Kitts and Nevis that we have reached this far and with phase II being completed, now we government for supporting the are simply waiting for Phase III to be enacted by the Japanese Cabinet,” study of this mission. We believe he said. that with this project we can Meantime, Permanent Secretary in the Federal Ministry of enhance the relationship between Agriculture, Marine Resources and Constituency Empowerment Dr. the two countries further in the Hermina Morton Anthony, described the ceremony as a significant step. future,” he said. “Today’s signing represents a very significant step towards the Mr. Shunji Sugiyama and his establishment of a fisheries centre in Charlestown, Nevis. It is going to team which comprised of be a very significant achievement for the Fishers and the Nevis Island consultants from ECHO and JICA Administration as well as for the people of Nevis. representatives based in “As we have indicated before, this Fisheries Centre as it is named neighbouring Haiti and the indicates that it is time for the Nevisian fishermen to step up in what we Dominican Republic consulted would want to see as increased fisheries development with respect to with Fishers during their mission Barnes Ghaut Adult Educational Centre under construction the safety of fish, the processing of fish as well as an improvement in an on Nevis. The Labour Spokesman FRIDAY, AUGUST 20TH 2010 - SPORTS COMMENTARY - 17 players make themselves available for selection “in accordance with Sports Commentary Combative Mood! normal WICB requirements.” Consequently the Caribbean WITH Fighting Again! Pain and lamentation in the land! Even in recession, cricketing public was able to see we seem to know no peace! Yes, the It seems that we have accustomed the players who had been on strike to a conflicting relationship between the West Indies Cricket Board - Chris Gayle, Dwayne Bravo, PETER ADRIEN (WICB) and the West Indies Players Association (WIPA). Shivnarine Chanderpaul, On 15 August, 2010, the Guyana Cricket Board (GCB) reached a Ramnaresh Sarwan, Denesh Peter Adrien is an author and sports analyst. His latest United settlement with its players which ended the impasse between the WICB Ramdin, Jerome Taylor and Nation’s sponsored book, Sport Tourism, a must-read for policy and the WIPA over the distribution of the participation fee for the Sulieman Benn – back in action in makers, tourism investors, hoteliers, academics and students is Champions League Twenty20 and issues concerning the team’s image the regional one-day tournament now available. Call Peter at 869-6689752; 869-4651603 or email rights for the tournament. which preceded the Champions [email protected] for a copy. Visit Peter’s website WWW.goadriens.com. You would recall that Guyana qualified for the Champions League by Leagues. The recommendations winning the inaugural Caribbean T20. This was immediately followed by also required the WICB and WIPA a painful dispute over contract negotiations between the GCB and the to resolve issues relative to image the Champions Trophy, the ICC advised the WICB it would take into WIPA which raised doubts over their participation in the upcoming rights and fees for the one-dayers account the exceptional circumstances brought on by the labour dispute tournament. against India earlier that year to and allow the likes of Chris Gayle, Denesh Ramdin and Shivnarine The crisis grew when the GCB secured an injunction against WIPA facilitate signing retainer contracts Chanderpaul to play at the tournament. from the acting Guyana Chief Justice, barring WIPA from making by 01 October 2009. Likewise, its broadcast partner, ESPN STAR Sports, impressed upon alterations to the board’s contract with the tournament organisers. The The WICB strongman Dr. the WICB their desire for a full-strength West Indies team to compete at injunction and the escalating controversy prompted the intervention of Julian Hunte, the president of the the eight-team, two-week tournament. That was then very important for the Guyanese government, leading to a settlement after a meeting between WICB, stated his commitment to the tournament organizer, the ICC, as the Champions Trophy had been Chetram Singh, the GCB president, and Ramnaresh Sarwan, the Guyana restart negotiations with WIPA to criticised in the past for lacking context and prestige in a crowded captain. try end the impasse when he said, international calendar, and the ICC was hopeful the streamlined format - What was the bone of contention? The WIPA had objected to the “The WICB is anxious to hold an and the $4 million prize purse - would reinvigorate the appetite of both WICB’s decision to keep a third of the participation fee - US$500,000 - initial meeting to discuss a the players and the public for the tournament and the 50-over game in claiming that “retaining such a large sum could have a direct negative roadmap which fulfills the meaning general. impact on Guyanese cricket and its players”. It reportedly alleged the and intent of the CARICOM The Caribbean people are fed up with the combative behaviour of GCB had not responded to its proposal of distributing the remaining recommendations.” the governing bodies at the time cricket is not in very high demand, and two-thirds. Also, the image rights of the team members were claimed by The Caricom governments the performance of the team is in fact pushing its patrons out of the the West Indies Players Management Company (WIPMACOL), which intervention had to intervene market. is said to have sought the WIPA’s involvement in the GCB’s agreement following the failure of the Last year I wrote, “The feeling for the sport lovers in the Caribbean over the same with the Champions League. negotiation between the WICB and the Diaspora is best described as painful. The emotional bruising We will have a West Indian representative team in the ICC tournament. and the WIPA under the mediation that every man, woman and child is experiencing with every body blow Guyana will be the representative team in the Champions League. Singh of the CARICOM-appointed Sir that they get with every loss in the ICC Champions Trophy in South summarised, “We consider this the end of any problem with contracts Shridath Ramphal. Africa is simply excruciating.” and are now focusing on our preparation and training camp for South The stand-off needed to end One experienced but irate Caribbean fanatic said, “There is a body Africa. Once there is an agreement, the injunction is not important... that before West Indies’ tournament through which WICB should direct all matters, that is WIPA. Failing to is of no importance whatever, I don’t know what the legal term is but we opener against Pakistan at the do so continues to deride the efforts of the players in getting solid consider it over.” Wanderers Ground on wages and benefits. Stop this going behind the WIPA’s back business Did you know that the impasse served as a repeat of a similar Wednesday, 23 September 2009. and do the right things. … This shows that the Board has been in total breakdown in negotiations between the Trinidad and Tobago Cricket It was reported that the shambles for a long time, and they keep electing the wrong people to set Board and WIPA prior to the inaugural Champions League last year in International Cricket Council (ICC) it right. I have no faith in them and I know that this perpetuates the India? wanted a full-strength team to failure of West Indies cricket. It splits nations apart and the combined Do you know that last year around the same time, the two fighting replace the make-shift team West team will not perform under derisive management. Anyone who knows sporting organizations were fighting each other and threatening the Indies Team in South Africa. In was about business will tell you this.” participation at the Champions League? believed that the ICC worked Another angry follower said, “The best solution is for both boards On 13 September 2009 the West Indies Players Association (WIPA) assiduously to have the mediation (he is referring to WICB and WIPA) to be reformed. They clearly don’t accepted the recommendations made by the Caribbean Community completed to allow that to happen. get along. They need fresh faces on either side. All these fiascos sound (CARICOM) to resolve the contracts dispute that had rocked West Indies Despite setting an 11 August pretty embarrassing and really can’t continue.” cricket and pledged to restart negotiations. deadline for national boards to One of the important recommendations was that all West Indies nominate their 15-man squads for What is your frank opinion?

participants will engage in a Nationals in Florida prepare Consul General to St. Kitts and 2010 combination of high level, Nevis, Mr. Brian Keeley. energetic dance skills with basic The Independence Summer tumbling skills to show forth for Independence 27th celebrations will get off to an traditional school leadership. early start with prayer and Registration forms may be Anniversary worship at the Holy Family Sensation collected and returned to the Episcopal Church, Miami department of Culture as well as BASSETERRE, ST. KITTS, Gardens on Sunday 12th receiving more information as to AUGUST 18TH 2010 (CUOPM) Dance September and concludes with a the workshop times. - Kittitians and Nevisians in the family picnic at Tropical Park, Due to the high interest State of Florida have begun Miami on Sunday 19th Continues!! requests and inquires a master preparation to celebrate the 27th which the association and its September. (cont’d from page 12) class is now being offered and will Anniversary of the members can positively impact the The St. Kitts and Nevis be hosted on Saturday September Independence of the twin-island lives of others. Association of Florida, Inc is a 28th at 2:30 pm. All sessions are Federation. Due to the alarming number of develop the dancer’s technique Non Profit Organisation, being held at the Youth and The St. Kitts and Nevis catastrophic natural disasters in and imagination. This week will be founded in 1998, which seeks to Community center on Victoria Association of Florida (SNAF) recent months, the organising conducted from August 23rd to strengthen the St. Kitts and Road. The general public is also is finalising plans to host their committee has been mindful of the 27th and will see beginners 4:30 to Nevis community in the state of being invited to come to the center 12th Annual Independence need to recognise and honour the 6:30pm and Intermediate to Pre- Florida, establish cooperative on Friday 20th and 27th at 5:30 or Dinner and Ball, on Saturday immeasurable service and sacrifice Advance Dancers 7:00 to 9:00pm. partnerships with other groups 8:30 to see the beginners and 18th September. made by healthcare workers. The final week 3 which begins and communities within the state Intermediate to Pre-Advanced Under the theme Building In this regard, the keynote on September 30th will see and further the development and sessions respectively in a Our Future, Honoring Service address is expected to bring participants engaging in Basic international awareness of the showcase displaying a few of the focus will be placed on creating awareness to the importance of Gymnastics Training and two-island Federation through Cheerleading. In this week week’s trainings. a framework for continued service, and will be delivered by programs that focus on success through its President and CEO of Baptist healthcare, education, sports programmes, a platform from Health South Florida and Honorary and culture. Advertise with us 18 - SPORTS - The Labour Spokesman FRIDAY, AUGUST 20TH 2010 Round 5 - August 26th, 2010 Nevis Rest West Indies Teams Teams Venues Dominica Vs Barbados Edgar Gilbert Sporting Complex/ Cricket Board Molineaux St. Kitts Vs Antigua & Barbuda Warner Park Makes Bermuda Vs Anguilla Conaree Cricket Field

Fixtures for the 14th Round 6 – August 27th , 2010 Contribution Dominica Rest Annual 13 and under Teams Teams Venues To The St. Kitts Vs Nevis Warner Park, St. Kitts Bermuda Vs Barbados Edgar Gilbert Sporting Complex/ Under-13 Cricket Tournament Molineaux (August 21st – September Anguilla Vs Antigua & Barbuda Conaree Cricket Field Regional Cricket 2nd, 2010) Round 7 – August 28th, 2010 Bermuda Rest Teams Teams Venues Tournament Round 1 - August 21st, 2010 Anguilla Vs St. Kitts Warner Park BASSETERRE, ST. KITTS Barbados Rest Antigua & Barbuda Vs Dominica Conaree Cricket Field (SKNIS - August 17, 2010): The Teams Teams Venues Barbados Vs Nevis Elquemedo Willet Park - Nevis annual Under-13 Cricket Festival Nevis Vs Antigua & Barbuda Elquemedo Willet Park – Nevis in St. Kitts and Nevis has received Dominica Vs Anguilla Edgar Gilbert, Sporting Complex/ All Countries will rest on 29th August, 2010. a financial boost this year from the Molineaux West Indies Cricket Board (WICB), St. Kitts Vs Bermuda Warner Park, St. Kitts The Government of St.Kitts & Nevis 14th Annual l3 & as young cricketers prepare to Under TDC - Ten/Ten Competition compete in the series of matches Round 2 – August 22nd, 2010 starting Friday, August 20. St. Kitts Rest Countries for the ten/ten will be determined by their final placing in the The Hon. Glenn Phillip, Teams Teams Venues twenty five overs regular competition with the Champion Country minister responsible for sports, has Bermuda Vs Dominica Edgar Gilbert Sporting Complex/ receiving a bye for the semi final. conveyed a message of Molineaux appreciation to Mr. Ernest Hilaire, Anguilla Vs Nevis Elquemedo Willet Park – Nevis the chief executive officer of the Antigua & Barbuda Vs Barbados Warner Park, St. Kitts 30th August, 2010 Game 1 - Second place Country will play seventh place Country WICB, for the contribution of EC$15,000 to the Cricket Festival. Round 3 – August 23rd, 2010 Game 2 – Third Place Country will play sixth place Country Game 3 – Fourth Place Country will play fifth place Country Minister Phillip described the Anguilla Rest financial and psychological Teams Teams Venues 31th August, 2010 support as helping to instill, in the Antigua & Barbuda Vs Bermuda Edgar Gilbert Sporting young players, a deeper sense of Complex /Molineaux Ten/Ten Semi Final pride and commitment to cricket. Barbados Vs St.Kitts Warner Park, St. K itts Winner of Game 1 will play winner of game 3 Ministry of Sports Permanent Nevis Vs Dominica Elquemedo Willet Park - Nevis Winner of Game 2 will play the Champion team Secretary Lloyd Lazar said the Under-13 Cricket Festival is the Round 4 – August 24th, 2010 1st September, 2010 only one of its kind in the region Antigua & Barbuda Rest Finals and costs in excess of $80,000. He Teams Teams Venues The Winner from the Semi Finals will play for 1st and 2nd Place, while said the Festival is an investment Barbados Vs Anguilla Conaree Cricket Field the loosers will play for 3rd and 4th place. in junior cricketers and the Nevis Vs Bermuda Elquemedo Willet Park - Nevis The Official Opening ceremony will take place on the 21st August, progress and support of West Dominica Vs St. Kitts Warner Park 2010 at Warner Park a 10:30 a.m. All teams will be asked to sing their Indies Cricket. countries National Anthem. The regional Under-13 Cricket August 25th, 2010 – ALL TEAMS WILL BE RESTING, WITH A VIEW The Closing ceremony for the Government of St. Kitts 14th Annul 13 Festival has been held annually TO ATTEND AN EDUCATIONAL TOUR OF BRIMSTONE HILL – ST. &U Cricket Tournament will be held at Warner Park on 2nd September, over the past 14 years, and is KITTS 2010 at 10:00 a.m. designed to help improve standards at the junior level, provide an early opportunity to identify emerging junior cricketers in the region and keep them FREEDOM FM, 106.5 IS COMING TO SKN.. motivated as they develop in the sport. The Under-13 Cricket With the hottest DJ’S... Festival is endorsed by CARICOM and the regional *Sugarbowl *Sister Sensia *EK and *Big JL organization OCASPE for its contribution to youth sport development. ...and the best music/news/sports/giveaways!!! Information from the Department of Sports, which organizes the Under-13 Cricket Festival, indicates seven teams participating this year. Matches would be played between teams from Anguilla, Antigua and Barbuda, Barbados, Bermuda, Dominica, Nevis and St. Kitts. Tournament regulars British Virgin Islands, Montserrat and Trinidad and Tobago are unable to participate this year. Games would be played at the Elquemedo Willett Park on Nevis, and the Conaree, Edgar Gilbert and Warner Parks on www.freedomskn.com St. Kitts. The Labour Spokesman FRIDAY, AUGUST 20TH 2010 - COMMENTARY - 19 Don’t Trouble Trouble If Trouble Ain’t Trouble You, Mr. Nowhere what it is: Whether it be crime, the is pushing on the Interception of Man economy or anything else, they Communication Bill soon to go By: Sotto Voce have no answers – only criticisms. to Parliament here. He asked if The political climate in St. The King Konris has given the PAM was in power when Noel By: Vigilante Kitts-Nevis is heated up so much advice that one should never wake Zambo Heath’s phone was over the past week that I a sleeping tiger. That advice seems unlawfully tapped to get some * Party sources have confirmed that over a ½ million dollars wondered if perhaps, some of us to be lost on some people. Ask evidence to use against him in have been paid out to “silence” members of de Gang of 5, whose forgot that the elections were Washie ran his anti-Denzil Douglas the U.S Courts some years ago. campaign to oust the rejected and embattled PAM leader is growing held just 7 months ago and is not radio programmes almost daily No one got the permission of our by leaps and bounds. due again for 4 ½ years. leading up to the last Elections. He courts here so to do. Yet the * De fly on de wall” and his terrorist gang in de party are saying The bombs being thrown and had full and undiluted PAM man’s privacy was invaded just they have to shut them up now – especially the two ringleaders – the heavy ammunition being support throughout. He even so. So what criticism can PAM and they have reportedly identified certain elements in the party to used by opposition elements returned to the political platform really offer to this Bill? carry out their dirty work. against the government makes peddling the pro-PAM The late Sir Lee Moore * “De pompous fly on de wall fellow” has become so desperate you wonder what was being propaganda alongside Massa attended a party in the privacy that he is sending all sorts of vicious threats to de fellows and was hatched up. Caines and Oliver Spencer. It of the home of a friend, years ago. heard over de weekend repeating one of his earlier threats that when The anti-Dr. Douglas continued on after the Elections Photos of him were taken at that he done wid de one in East, “neither he wife, nor he children going sentiments and flames that too. party and later placed on lamp- want him”. preceded the January elections But he found out how much posts around Basseterre and * He is so hell-bent on crucifying and destroying poor Glenroy are again being famed by the PAM loved him when he dared to others were sent overseas to the that he paid thousands of dollars to break down and destroy all the PAM brigade and their allies in criticize Lindsay Grant over his Bahamas and other places by big billboards displaying his photo as the PAM Candidate for East the Sheriff, Ask Washie and “the Marriott Hotel video with the PAM leaders to discredit and Basseterre; and he ordered the loud-mouthed shopkeeper, who Nowhere Man). overseas journalist/investor. The destroy him. I really want to hear betrayed Michael Powell, to remove all of his photos (posters) from The Value Added Tax (VAT) sponsorship of the Ask Washie the Opposition criticisms to the his shop. debate and the conduct of radio shows came to an abrupt Bill and the Government’s response. * But, dey say with all de threats and big talk from “De fly on de Parliamentarians during the end. They done with him and told passage of the law and the him not to come back. That was The VAT law has already wall” and his evil gang of conspirators, De Gang of 5 are not letting announcement that draft tolerance, transparency, decency, been passed and takes effect from up on their campaign to get rid of de Harvard pappy-show and legislation to intercept fairness PAM-style for Ask November this year. We are long make sure that he never ever wins a seat in this country. communications on public and Washie to experience again. And past the political bickering stage * Dey say even Daddy and his better half agree wid de Gang of private networks with the that was the thanks he got for and the PAM spin about how the 5 that his political career has ended, and they are pleading with de approval of a High Court Judge pushing their propaganda for so National Debt came about. PAM joker to give up de ghost and return peacefully to a normal life with will soon be heading for long. itself should be making positive his family. Parliament; were seized upon by Something could be brewing moves about educating the * Rumour has it that another “talking cock” showed up outside all the anti-Labour Party set and again though. The anti-Denzil public about the law. Continuing his house one evening, and as it crowed aloud, it shouted “you lose, politically propagandised as best Douglas writings start again. the negative criticism makes no you lose again”. But he didn’t pay it any mind, until he went to bed they could. The spin doctors in Maybe the radio shows soon sense People will experience its and was rudely awakened by a bad dream which revealed that he PAM spun ridiculous weaves come back. day-to-day workings in their was going to lose his election petition. Wid dad, dey say, he wake around these issues. “The Nowhere Man”, gone dealings. They will know which up with one bawling. They however badly back again to trouble Dr. Douglas; goods and services have gone * De sleeping M.P from Cayon is having a real hard time trying underestimate the intelligence of come like he catching the flu virus up, remained the same, or gone to convince people, who saw the photo on U-tube, that he wasn’t the St. Kitts public and its that PAM pushing. Dr. Douglas, down in price. sleeping and snoring in Parliament, after exhausting himself the day passion for truth and right. Not just 7 months ago, led the Labour It is now the law. Not a before playing politics with the VAT Bill (which he made a total the nonsense spins of Party to a 6-2 victory over PAM in political PAM, or Labour thing. mess of). opposition politicians and their St. Kitts. The new #2 PAM and their Sheriff need to get * He made a fool of himself on “Inside the News” on Saturday agents. Representative won her seat real. Even the Chamber has decided to go on an education and one fellow panellist pulled him over the coals for his party’s Their effort to demonize VAT, convincingly in winning all the which was already the law in all boxes, something which the former drive to strengthen the poor performance in the House (on the VAT Debate), saying his the other independent Caribbean Representative did not do. And knowledge of its members and 10% was downright ridiculous and they were incompetent as an nations save for St. Kitts-Nevis she even did this in spite of the their customers about the VAT. It alternative party to the Labour Government because they offered and St. Lucia, fell flat and deflated fact that he did not support her must redound to the Chamber’s no meaningful suggestions or alternative to the VAT Bill. when the Labour Government’s actively or openly. benefit. * He made mention of bringing back Personal Income Tax as an Parliamentarians were finished Dr. Douglas himself won his Get real PAM. You are off alternative, and immediately he received several text messages from with them. What compounded the seat with over 90% of the votes track bad. the Big Lords in PAM, chastising him and asking him if he damn PAM Opposition’s dilemma, was cast in his favour. What that man crazy”. the fact that PAM has no gone to trouble Dr. Douglas for, One prominent PAM lawyer reminded him that they had to alternative to offer the country eh? He says that Dr. Douglas reprimand the senator severely for saying de same thing in Parliament, in these challenging economic should not be leading either the DENGUE and he had to change he mouth when he went back in de House for times. Labour Party or the country. Why the winding up of the Debate by the Prime Minister. In fact, just last Saturday on he don’t jump back in the bull ring? ADVISORY * Dey say Shawn was pulled up by some PAMites for not being WINNFM when a direct question Labour Party supporters love, in the House with the Sleeping MP and Juicy Senator at the end of was posed to Eugene Hamilton respect and fully support our The Ministries of the Debate. And, he cursed de dickens out of them, saying he tek about what PAM’s alternative to Comrade Leader, Dr. Douglas as Health in St. Kitts and orders from de Sheriff, Eugene pushing to be the leader De Sheriff VAT was, he stuttered and both Leader of our Party and the Nevis are monitoring stumbled about before saying country - Too bad for people like will be the man in charge of the PAM/CCM coalition partnership the Dengue Fever and they went there for one specific purpose to disrupt the that PAM would have taken the him who want somebody else. proceedings. issue to the public to seek out an Some people forget so soon and situation in the region. * Dey say someone in Nevis asked de Sheriff if the CCM wins answer – whatever that means. display rank ingratitude too easily. There is no outbreak in One thing PAM is most The negative reflection is on them the upcoming local elections there, will the party abolish the VAT. consistent about, they have no and not on whom they seek to the Federation at this Dey say he responded by saying that the VAT was very essential at answers to anything; just denigrate. He had better let time. In view of the this time; a CCM Government would need the VAT. criticisms in abundance. They sleeping tigers lie. I was always excessive rainfall, * De talk making de rounds in Central Basseterre is that the can point out everything on the told not to trouble, trouble if Juicy PAM candidate has been heckling his friend, Leroy; bragging negative side of any issue or trouble ain’t trouble you - Enough prevention and control that he (Leroy) has his hands full in de East in his bid to become measure; but how to solve or deal of that for now. measures must be given the next PAM candidate there, but he cool like a fridge, because with any problem, they don’t You know I heard a Rasta man the highest priority. his only contender is 1/4lb Onion (a feather weight). have a clue. It does not matter on radio, condemn the spin; PAM 20 - ADVERTISEMENT - The Labour Spokesman FRIDAY, AUGUST 20TH 2010