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MINISTER of Home Affairs, rent staff complement at GIS, Information and Public and believes that they act and Affairs, Wilfred Abrahams have acted in the past, on the ad- COVID’s impact says the recent incident at vice given and the protocols and felt on QEH’s the Government Industrial practices as followed and en- School (GIS) was a conse- couraged by the powers that be Medical Aid quence of several years of at the policy level. Scheme flawed practices, and the ab- “It is now my responsibility to sence of meaningful proto- move with dispatch to garner Page 2 cols, all of which must be ad- new public confidence in the di- dressed and brought under rection of the administration of control as a matter of ur- the Government Industrial gency. School,” he stressed, announc- He gave this assurance while ing that a new Board of providing an update into the in- Management will take charge. vestigation of shocking images This new Board will comprise which surfaced last week of a of: Chair, Rev. Dr. Lucille Baird; 14-year-old girl lying naked in Deputy – Chair, Dr. Carl Ward; solitary confinement on a ce- Stephanie Chase; Rev. Lennox ment floor at the Barrow’s, St. Boyce; Cheryl Moore; and Lucy facility. Kwame Bradshaw; the He reported that the circum- Superintendent of Prisons or his stances that led to her being nominee and a sitting magis- Minister of Home Affairs, Information and Public Affairs, placed in isolation without crit- trate.Also, the Board will call on Wilfred Abrahams. ical pieces of clothing was con- the expertise of UNICEF sidered “consistent with normal Children's Champion, Faith this generation of children. tions he would like to see ema- practices”. However, acting on Marshall-Harris, and Dr.Adrian “With the new thinking that nating from the new Board. Dr. Forde: the advice of independent pro- Cummins as Legal Advisor. will be reflected in both the The Home Affairs Minister fessionals and agencies such as “There will always be a need Child Protection Legislation as further disclosed that in the last Rename UNICEF, Minister Abrahams for a secure facility to cater to well as the Child Justice Bill, 48 hours he had spoken to most isolation facility said that GIS has been informed children with challenges, but I the new Board is charged to de- of the persons involved in this that such practices will be dis- believe that everyone is on the velop policies and programmes unfortunate saga, “And we all Page 7 continued. same page, that though neces- that reflect the philosophy that agreed that we should move to “I have given instructions that sary, such a facility should be our children have rights and are put this incident behind us and the age-old practice of children geared towards providing chil- a resource to be nurtured. move forward with a common being detained in isolation dren with all the emotional, psy- “To this end, I will be meeting sense of progressive purpose in under circumstances which are chological, academic and reac- with the new Board of GIS next the furtherance of the welfare less than acceptable is archaic tional resources to enable the week to impress upon them the and wellbeing of our children. and unwarranted in this day, time spent to be productive and need to work with UNICEF in “This was a most unfortunate and must cease immediately,” to the overall betterment of the reformatting and relooking the incident and one where I per- he insisted. students,” he expressed, also re- emphasis and priorities of that sonally called the parent and “Child detention must be seen vealing that the Ministry of institution. I have personally not grandparent of the child in- as a last resort; UN Conventions Education has pledged its sup- ruled out a name change or even volved to apologise for and on are clear on this matter.” port to work with the Board and a de-emphasising of the institu- behalf of the institution, the gov- Minister Abrahams said he its advisors to tailor the curricu- tional care” he said, adding that ernment and people of has full confidence in the cur- lum and to make it relevant to these are among recommenda- Barbados,” he added. High number of structures set

Local artist to be demolished this year ‘Celebrating ALMOST 40 per cent of the the Director of Environmental James, St. Philip, St. George, St. A resident of Black Rock told structures scheduled for demoli- Protection Department late last Joseph, St. Thomas, and St. the Barbados Advocate that she women and tion this year are in the urban month. In total, 234 buildings John. knew Ms. Hood and even spent communities of St. Michael. are on the list. In addition to St. One house located in Wavell some of her early childhood liv- City life’ This statistic was revealed in Michael, they are also structures Avenue, Black Rock, St. Michael, ing in the area. She said that Page 24 a recent publication of the dem- to be demolished in St. Lucy, and scheduled for demolition, olition of derelict buildings by Christ Church, St. Peter, St. was owned by Geraldine Hood. DEMOLISH on Page 3 2 • Sunday March 21, 2021 The Barbados Advocate

COVID’s impact felt on QEH’s Medical Aid Scheme

FEW patients have healthcare overseas, in cessed in a very deliber- that person to be able to had the opportunity to the future. ate and organized way. access care overseas. And travel overseas for “The Medical Aid There is a committee and then our Social Work treatment via the Scheme number has re- a request is usually made Department arranges Queen Elizabeth mained fairly static par- by one of our consultants with our clinicians, to Hospital’s (QEH) ticularly over the last fi- within the hospital sys- have those persons travel Medical Aid Scheme, nancial year, because tem. He will have to give overseas,” she added. on account of the with the onset of the the justification, the Bynoe-Sutherland COVID-19 pandemic. COVID pandemic, we prognosis for the patient maintained, “As a result Executive Chairman of have not had patients and then that committee, of the COVID pandemic, the Queen Elizabeth travelling,” Bynoe- that doesn’t include ad- we have not had signifi- Hospital (QEH), Juliette Sutherland revealed. ministrators, that is cant overseas travel. In Bynoe-Sutherland re- “This is a very, very purely clinical, will make fact, I think we had a few vealed the above recently important part of the an assessment as to patients overseas that we during the Estimates de- service offerings of the whether or not the case were able to get back in, bate, in response to a Queen Elizabeth can benefit from overseas but we recognize that al- query posed by Hospital and the health treatment,” the QEH’s though we did not have a Opposition Leader system more generally. Executive Chairman ex- significant call on the Bishop Joseph Atherley Where there are services plained. Medical Aid Scheme about the Scheme’s per- that are not available or “Once that decision is budget in the last finan- formance. Bynoe- expertise that is not taken, our Social Work cial year, we have main- Sutherland noted that in available in Barbados, Department then goes tained it at the existing the last financial year pa- persons can access over- through a very system- level, so that we can en- tients have been brought seas treatment and care, atic assessment of the sure that those resources back home amidst the through referrals from person’s ability, in terms are available, should peo- pandemic, but funds at- the Queen Elizabeth of whether they have ple need to access care tached to the Scheme re- Hospital. How do you ac- some insurance cover or not available at the Executive Chairman of the Queen Elizabeth main in place, to aid per- cess this service? This not and ultimately comes Queen Elizabeth Hospital (QEH), Juliette Bynoe-Sutherland.. sons needing to access service usually is ac- up with a formula for Hospital.” (RSM) Hospital relying more heavily on use of technology

THE COVID-19 pandemic recognising its vision of ment’s broader vision of put into our Estimates, is Ministry of Innovation, smart, technologically has caused the Queen becoming “a smart QEH”. investing in digital trans- the result of having spent Science and Technology friendly hospital, will in- Elizabeth Hospital’s staff “The onset of the formation, has become time to develop a five year and the Ministry of volve efforts to strengthen to rely more heavily on the COVID-19 pandemic has critical for the future of strategy for technology. Health, to really look at the wifi and broadband in- use of technology, even as caused certainly the hos- healthcare, going for- “So we started to build how we can optimise the frastructure at the health- it seeks to provide better pital and other areas of ward,” the Executive out and use technology existing systems that we care institution, build out patient care for the na- the health system to have Chairman pointed out. more. We recognise that have and we put into our the server infrastructure tion’s citizens. to respond in unprece- She added, “The we’re having some critical Estimates this year, to re- and other efforts to have Whilst acknowledging dented ways, including the (Health) Minister and gaps, some inability to re- ally start that journey to- much more efficient data the above, Executive increased use of technol- Board of the Hospital, our spond as we would have wards building out our information systems. It Chairman of the Queen ogy. What we began to long term vision is to re- liked, because we didn’t three to five year vision,” will also deal with the Elizabeth Hospital (QEH), recognise, is that the gov- ally transform the Queen have the underlying tech- Bynoe-Sutherland further strengthening of cyber se- Juliette Bynoe- ernment’s broader vision Elizabeth Hospital into a nology infrastructure. So informed. curity and other policies Sutherland however has that called for the estab- smart hospital. In order to this experience of COVID The QEH’s Executive required to make sure noted that the pandemic lishment of the Ministry do this, we need to build has really catapulted us Chairman indicated that that patient information has pushed the hospital of Innovation, Science and some critical infrastruc- along, with very strong this three to five year vi- is kept safe and secure. further in the direction of Technology, the govern- ture and what we have leadership from the sion towards a more (RSM) COVID-19 update

OVER 60,000 people have from isolation. The num- ported to reflect the count been vaccinated against ber of active cases is now that is actually in isola- COVID-19 so far,as part of 192. tion on the day.This would the National Vaccination The number of active have entailed adjusting Programme. cases being reported daily the discharge numbers. On Friday, March 19, continued to decrease as a Going forward, the num- 2,001 persons were immu- result of high discharge ber of active cases will be nised, bringing the total numbers during the taken from the daily count number of vaccinations to month of March. in isolation. 60,206 - 25,104 men and Differences in the num- Barbados has recorded 35,102 women. bers were also the result of 3,533 confirmed cases - Additionally, the island the subtraction from the 1,689 females and 1,844 recorded 21 new positive overall number of persons males - and 3,302 people cases of COVID-19 - 10 who were in isolation for have recovered since men and 11 women - from assessment. They were March 2020. There have among the 540 tests con- counted as discharged, but been 39 deaths from ducted by the Best-dos were never active positive COVID-19. Santos Public Health COVID-19 cases. The public health labo- Laboratory. An audit of the numbers ratory has so far com- Twenty people recov- was therefore done to pleted 136,041 tests. ered and were discharged allow the active cases re- (BGIS) The Barbados Advocate Sunday March 21, 2021 • 3

The Open Financing challenge BETTER financing op- farmers. The fact is that in 2020. He is therefore larceny is treated as the portunities are needed the average farmer can- adamant that every effort crime it actually is, with for the agricultural not go to the bank and say must be made to ensure the penalty being sub- sector, if that sector is ‘I want a loan for $10,000 that even more growth stantially higher fines or Campus to thrive and more per- for an agricultural proj- can be achieved in the fu- imprisonment, it will con- sons are to be encour- ect’, they would hardly get ture. tinue unabated. He is aged to choose it as a it. So it is through Reiterating the need for adamant that this cannot viable career option. Government that that fi- agriculture to be treated be allowed to happen, as That’s the view of nancing would probably as a business, Worrell it is likely to discourage secures Andre Worrell, the need to be made avail- maintained that an im- persons from getting into Democratic Labour able,” he said. portant aspect of that is agriculture. In that vein, Party’s spokesperson on Worrell is of the firm be- ensuring that persons Worrell said he hopes that agriculture and the envi- lief that until the true with expertise in market- the proposed new prae- ronment, who is suggest- value in agriculture is re- ing, accounting, record dial larceny legislation ing that given the reluc- alised and it is treated as keeping and the like, be- comes to fruition soon, grant tance on the part of com- a real business entre- come more heavily in- and that it properly ad- mercial banks to finance prise, farmers will con- volved in the operations dresses the deficiencies in such ventures, tinue to flounder. If that in the sector, to help ad- the system. Government may have to occurs, he said it will put vance those businesses “We must have strict take the lead role in pro- the country’s efforts to and the sector as a whole. protocols in place in terms guarantee viding financing for the achieve food security in of ensuring that a super- stakeholders in the sec- jeopardy. The DLP His comments came as market or wholesaler pur- tor, through grants and spokesperson made the he said that apart from fi- chasing any quantity of THE University of the and rollout this new cen- loans. point, while insisting that nancing, the vagaries of produce from anyone can West Indies (The UWI) tre that is going to take us “Given the way agricul- the agricultural sector the weather often have a track and trace that pro- Open Campus finalised to the next level”. ture is looked at, has shown its resilience significant impact on duce. That way they know an offer to partner with The Principal also re- Government will have to in the current COVID-19 farming operations, as that the person selling the EON Reality, the global ported to the Campus play a more hand-holding environment, being one of does praedial larceny. In produce cultivated it, leader in Virtual Reality Council that student en- role and have financing the only sectors in this respect of the latter, he came by it legally,” he and Augmented Reality- rolment for the 2019/2020 made available to these country to record growth said that until praedial stated. based knowledge and financial year showed con- skills transfer for indus- tinued growth. try and education to de- She described the vir- velop a Caribbean Centre tual campus which has al- for AR and VR called most 50 in-country site lo- “EON-XR”. cations in 17 Caribbean Pro Vice-Chancellor and countries as “the campus Principal of The UWI for the times”. Open Campus, Dr Luz “Despite COVID-19 we Longsworth made the an- did not lose any students, nouncement during the but we grew,” she said, Open Campus’ Council pointing to growth over Meeting 2021 and Media the last three years in stu- Conference. dent registration at the The Open Campus se- programme level – 6269 cured EON Reality’s students in 2017-2018; US$25 million Grant 6781 students in 2018- Guarantee Program for 2019; and 7479 students Post- Pandemic Recovery in 2019-2020. Assistance. “Our registration for the “At the end of February, last academic year was the Open Campus suc- 7,479 students in senate cessfully negotiated a approved degree pro- grant guarantee from grammes of which were EON Reality Inc. pro- 6,302 in undergraduate gramme for post-pan- and 1177 in graduate pro- demic recovery for educa- grammes.We are still very tional institutions,” she re- low with our male to fe- vealed. male registration, but we Dr. Longsworth said are seeing an uptick espe- that the EON-XR cially this year,” she said, (Extended Reality) Centre also reporting that the will focus on developing Open Campus’ educational products that Continuing and can be used across The Professional Education This building in Wavell Avenue, Black Rock, St. Michael is one of the homes from the 1960s which is University of the West (CPE) Centre surpassed listed as a derelict building to be demolished. Indies in enhancing its on- all expectations in terms line teaching modality. of enrollment with over “We expect that this will 17,000 students. make our online pro- “I want to salute Dr More homes being abandoned grammes as we move into Sarah Owen and her team the global space, competi- from the CPE Centre for DEMOLISH from Page 1 the past. this state. In many cases, buildings for demolition, tive, exciting, and very en- the tremendous work they However, while 234 as explained by a Black it was articulated that gaging for students and have done to mainstream Ms. Hood, who is now de- buildings made the list, Rock resident, property after March 16, action our faculty,” she ex- Continuing and ceased, had several prop- there is evidence that owners do not have chil- will be taken on the pressed. Professional Education, erties in the area. there are more buildings, dren to inherit the prop- buildings immediately. “We see this as a major and to really center it as The Barbados particularly homes, that erty after their death, or The structures on the step for innovation in an important element for Advocate visited Wavell are not occupied or have people who own it are liv- list are considered to be teaching and learning on- our students who particu- Avenue with the resident been abandoned across ing overseas. As a result, in a dangerous state line, and we are thrilled larly use it to retool, up- and she explained that the island. The Barbados these properties can dete- and/or injurious to the to be receiving this grant skill, level-up and to move the house, which is sched- Advocate visited the riorate over time. health of human beings guarantee of US$25mil- into traditional degree uled for demolition, was Grazettes community With the government’s and their notices have ex- lion to set up and train programmes,” she said. home to an old man in and some houses are in February 23 notice on the pired. 4• Sunday March 21, 2021 The Barbados Advocate Partnership promoting safe travel to region

AIRBNB has an- of the many initiatives in nounced its partner- the CTO’s ongoing pro- ship with the gramme to help its mem- Caribbean Tourism bers rebuild tourism in Organization (CTO) to their destinations. promote member coun- “The partnership with tries across Airbnb’s Airbnb will help us to pro- vast global commu- mote the region responsi- nity. bly by providing our mem- This is part of Airbnb’s bers with a platform to global efforts to work with showcase their destina- governments and tourism tions while at the same agencies to support re- time highlighting the sponsible travel and local health safety measures economic growth. The col- that each has imple- laboration is designed to mented to ensure that vis- amplify the Caribbean’s itors can enjoy a safe recovery from the impacts Caribbean experience dur- of the COVID-19-19 pan- ing this time,” Secretary- demic by promoting safe, General (Ag) of the CTO, responsible travel to the Neil Walters said. region. Airbnb began in 2008 As part of this partner- when two designers who ship,Airbnb is launching a had space to share hosted marketing campaign that three travellers looking for includes the rollout of a se- a place to stay. Now, mil- ries of email newsletters lions of hosts and trav- and a landing page high- ellers choose to create a lighting the CTO’s mem- free Airbnb account so ber countries and their re- they can list their space spective protocols for safe and book unique accom- travel during this time. modations anywhere in Airbnb has also pledged to the world. share data with the CTO, “With the Caribbean including travel trends, to continuing to re-open, facilitate informed mar- we’re helping to usher in keting decisions during the safe return of travel to this recovery period. this wonderful region by The promotional land- shining a light on the ing page for this partner- many places to see and ship will be unique to oth- things to do,” Airbnb ers worldwide. It will inte- Policy Manager for grate 18 countries from Central America and the the English, French and Caribbean Carlos Munoz Dutch Caribbean, promote expressed. homes in each destination, “We’re also excited to and links to each country’s promote the important website. economic impact driven by This partnership is one hosting on Airbnb."

CAREER OPPORTUNITY

St. Winifred’s School is a Government Approved Private Co-Educational three-tiered School with a roll of approximately 570 pupils who are prepared to sit the BSSEE and CSEC Examinations. The Committee of Management of St. Winifred’s School invites applications for the post of: DEPUTY PRINCIPAL Applicants must possess:

. A Degree from an approved University . AND at least one (1) of the following qualifications in Education or Educational Administration and Supervision O A Diploma in Education OR O A Certificate in Education or Education Administration and Supervision Applicant should provide evidence of satisfactory teaching and administrative experience. The successful applicant will be expected to assume duty with effect from September 1st 2021.

Applications together with full Curriculum Vitae, photocopies of certificates, evidence of teaching experience, names of two (2) referees and two (2) recent testimonials should be sent to The Secretary-Treasurer, Committee of Management, St. Winifred’s School, Pine Hill, St. Michael no later than Wednesday 31st March, 2021 The Barbados Advocate Sunday March 21, 2021 • 5

Contact tracing explained

IN a recent segment of decided to go for a test or ual, was the individual ‘Covid Queries’ Medical needed a test for travel, wearing PPE, like a mask Officer of Health at the or did they have the pres- and wearing it properly, Glebe Polyclinic Dr. Carl ence of symptoms. Then how long were you were Ward gave persons a other questions will come around the person and closer insight on contact including how many peo- more questions like that. tracing and underlined ple live with you, if you So we also have to assess the importance of time to had the symptoms how the type of interaction the entire process. long, what sort of interac- and that would then He explained contact tions have you had in the determine, how we tracing is where health past two weeks, where do categorise people who investigators study a you work and so on,” he have been exposed,” he case of an infectious dis- added. stated. ease with the aim of lo- Ward gave clarification He explained primary cating the source, finding over how tests were con- contacts therefore would out who may have been ducted in the workplace be those who had a high exposed to the illness, as this issue had been risk interaction with an treating and isolating raised some concerns in exposed person, having those who are positive the public. been in a set space for a and having those at spe- “We do not immediately set time while either not cial risk vaccinated. go and test everyone in wearing PPE or wearing Speaking specifically to the workplace, but try to it incorrectly. Medical Officer of Health at the Glebe Polyclinic Dr. Carl Ward said time is criti- Covid 19, he outlined find out who were those Ward therefore insisted cal in the contact tracing process. when a person tests pos- who would have been in that time is critical in itive, they are notified direct contact with the contact tracing as “the and figure out to what ex- spread…Timelines can a test done is definitive. and questioned as to person who tested posi- sooner we can find out tent the infection has also make a determina- So time is critical for get- what was the reason for tive during the time pe- where you have been and spread be it at a work- tion as to how many tests ting the investigation the test. riod. Then we would ask who you have been place, home, day care or people get and also in the done in an effective man- “We ask did they have if you were properly so- around, the quicker we wherever.” consideration as to how ner and is critical for contact with a positive cial distanced, how close can implement quaran- “So time is important long persons have to making determinations,” person or did they just you were to the individ- tine and get people tested to limit quarantine and whether Ward added. UNICEF study presents strong case for return to classroom

A STRONG argument There was a consensus tries involved in the study, on COVID-19 safety mes- ing, such as lack of focus gional counterparts,as has been presented for among the participants with well over 90 per cent saging, with 95 per cent of from students, distrac- 57.3 per cent of partici- the resumption of face- that face-to-face classes of students at both levels all students reported see- tions in the students’ pants felt their students to-face classes in were more conducive to reported having their tem- ing posters and billboards, homes, lack of parental were struggling in the vir- Barbados. learning, rather than the peratures taken and with frequent handwash- support and concern about tual learning environ- This development virtual setting. hands sanitised before en- ing being the most easily completing the curricu- ment. comes as stakeholders in Additionally, they also ex- tering school, compared to remembered. lum. It was against this back- the education sector con- pressed the view that they between 79 and 86 per In addition, 81 per cent At the time of the study, ground that UNICEF tinue to discuss the best felt safe returning to the cent of their regional coun- of primary school students 58 per cent of teachers had Representative for the approach for the reopen- physical classroom, noting terparts. and 72 per cent of their been using the blended Eastern Caribbean Area, ing of schools, especially that they were generally This high level of com- senior counterparts said approach, a mix of online Dr Aloys Kamuragiye, as it relates to mitigating satisfied with the safety pliance could be attrib- they felt safe attending and face-to-face classes, highlighted the need for the public health risks to protocols in place. uted to the presence of school in person, noting while nearly 41 per cent return to the physical students and school staff. According to the find- monitors in primary that their schools provided were only utilising the classroom for all students A study to assess the ings, 60 per cent of all stu- schools, which some teach- clear information on how physical classroom. Very in Barbados and the wider feasibility of returning to dents surveyed did not re- ers have regarded as a to protect themselves and few were only conducting region. the classroom was com- port any difficulty adher- great help in ensuring others from contracting classes online. “The COVID-19 pan- missioned by UNICEF in ing to COVID-19 protocols that students followed the viral illness. It was noted, however, demic has profoundly eight countries, under its when school had reopened protocols. As it relates to face-to- that the blended approach worsened our learning cri- Multi-Country for the first term for the Most of the teachers face teaching and learn- was more popular within sis. Nearly 160 million Programme. It was con- 2020-2021 academic year, were satisfied with the ing, approximately 94 per the secondary schools. students in 33 countries ducted between even though a significant precautionary measures cent of primary school stu- The teachers also ex- in Latin America and the November 2020 and number cited the wearing being promoted at school. dents and nearly 93 per pressed higher levels of Caribbean are affected by February of this year, via of face masks for an entire In fact, nearly 80 per cent cent of those at the sec- satisfaction with the phys- school closures. survey. day and the maintaining of them agreed that their ondary level indicated ical classroom, when com- Governments must priori- The sample group sur- physical distancing as the respective schools effec- that they were in favour of pared to the virtual set- tise reopening schools, veyed from Barbados com- hardest protocols to fol- tively communicated with the physical classroom ting, listing several con- safely. Our children need prised 837 students – 414 low. the staff and students on rather than online learn- cerns with the latter. In this for their mental from primary schools and It was also highlighted the guidelines for protect- ing. fact, less than 45 per cent health, their learning, 423 from secondary that Barbados had “a ing themselves while on The teachers shared of respondents were in their nutrition and their schools, as well as 150 slightly higher compliance the compounds. similar sentiments, citing favour of online classes. right to protection and teachers – 77 primary and rate” for all protocols, in Barbados was also com- some of the biggest chal- This was mirrored in equality of opportunity," 73 secondary. comparison to other coun- mended for its emphasis lenges with online learn- the responses by the re- he stressed. (BGIS) 6 • Sunday March 21, 2021 The Barbados Advocate WHO: Continue roll-out of Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine THE World Health Director-General Dr. platelets among some peo- ministration. and deaths from COVID- ous barriers in ramping up Organization (WHO) Tedros Ghebreyesus said ple who received the “As a result, the commit- 19,” he told WHO’s press production and distribu- gave backing to the WHO’s Global Advisory COVID-19 shot and con- tee has recommended that conference. tion”. Oxford-AstraZeneca Committee on Vaccine cluded that the available the AstraZeneca vaccine’s “We understand that Dr. Ghebreyesus also vaccine on Friday, en- Safety (GACVS) met in the data does not suggest any benefits outweigh its risks, people may have had con- provided an update from couraging countries to week to review the data on overall increase in clotting with tremendous potential cerns about the safety of the High-Level Dialogue continue its roll-out. blood clots and low conditions following its ad- for preventing infections the Oxford-AstraZeneca and 6th special meeting of vaccine. The question with the Organization of any pharmaceutical or Eastern Caribbean States vaccine is whether the risk Authority held on Friday. of taking it is greater or He said that although less than the risk of the most of that region’s coun- disease it is meant to pre- tries have succeeded in vent or treat. In this case, preventing large numbers there is no question. of infections and deaths, COVID-19 is a deadly dis- their economies, which ease, and the Oxford- rely heavily on tourism, AstraZeneca vaccine can have been decimated. prevent it”. “They had a clear mes- The WHO Chief said sage: we need vaccines, that it’s also important to and we need them now,” he remember that COVID-19 stressed, revealing plans itself can cause blood clots to speak with Dr Ngozi and low platelets. He Okonjo-Iweala, Director- therefore urged countries General of the World to continue to use this im- Trade Organization next portant vaccine. week to discuss overcom- “The AstraZeneca vac- ing the barriers faced to cine is especially impor- boost production. tant because it accounts “Vaccine equity is partic- for more than 90% of the ularly important in cities, vaccines being distributed especially where people through COVAX”. live in crowded conditions Pleased that almost 150 and the risks of transmis- countries have now sion are high. Cities are started vaccinating, Dr. places where health can ei- Ghebreyesus however ther be nourished or de- warned “we still face seri- stroyed,” he said. ‘A better option’ COMMUNITY from Bostic stressed. Back Page He meanwhile added, Rehabilitation Centre in “We've also provided and Barbados and the new we’ve expanded to some geriatric hospital or con- extent the alternative care cept of it, is that this hos- of the elderly programme, pital will offer more serv- using the private health- ices than are currently of- care, senior healthcare in- fered at the St. Michael stitutions. So it’s really a District Hospital,” Minster mixture of things that we Bostic indicated. are doing, but institution- “However, the key here alised care ought to be the really is not the expansion last resort and that ought of the district hospitals, to be kept for persons who but really the full imple- really require that sort of mentation of the national assisted institutionalised plan at the community care.” level.We have several per- Permanent Secretary in sons who are trained in the Ministry of Health and this country in care of the Wellness, Janet Phillips elderly and we believe that also lent her voice to the expanding those services matter, stating, “We do within communities, want the option where where people are able to persons can be cared for go in and assist elderly within their communities. care persons in their own That way,the cost of insti- homes and in their own tutionalised care is less for communities where possi- the Ministry.” ble, that that is a better She meanwhile spoke of option. Not only a better plans to have some expan- option for those elderly sion at some of the island’s persons who will be within district hospitals and in familiar settings and we're particular plans to retrofit talking about persons who an extra ward at the St. do not require hospitalisa- Philip District Hospital, to tion, because that is really take some burden off of the key and we also know the Queen Elizabeth very well that it is more Hospital. She also pointed cost-effective to pursue to the St. Lucy District that area of care within Hospital which has also communities, than it is for been renovated, which will institutional care and that come in handy after the is why we believe that that current COVID-19 pan- is the direction to go in,” demic. (RSM) The Barbados Advocate Sunday March 21, 2021 • 7

Exports push ‘Rename FUNDS from Back Page math of the COVID-19 pandemic. The IDB esti- Latin America and the mates that by strengthen- isolation facility’ Caribbean have low par- ing its regional value ticipation in global value chains in the hemisphere, A SUGGESTION has Speaking more about chains, both in their per- Latin America and the been made that the the medical institution centage share and in the Caribbean could increase Harrison Point where care is given to in- stages in which they are their exports to the United Isolation Facility dividuals who have involved, mainly concen- States by US$ 70 billion should be renamed. COVID-19, Forde pointed trated in exporting raw through gradual increases This comes from Head out it has sophisticated materials or derivatives. in sectors such as textiles, of Infectious Diseases and equipment provided by For example, the foreign medical products, and au- Infection Prevention and government and corporate value-added included in tomotive. Control Department, Barbados. He also used exports from countries of The tools developed by Queen Elizabeth Hospital the occasion as he re- the region has fluctuated the IDB seek to (QEH), Dr. Corey Forde, flected on it being then the between 18 and 19 percent strengthen Investment who is also the manager of first anniversary of over the last 30 years, com- Promotion Agencies, im- this island’s isolation fa- Barbados’ first confirmed pared to 33 percent for prove the physical and dig- cilities. positive COVID-19 case, Asia and 43 percent for the ital infrastructure of trade, He spoke to reporters to thank all for the work European Union coun- and make progress toward recently during a visit done. He particularly tries. the pending agenda of there by Minister of thanked the Chairman of This low level of partici- modernization and har- Health and Wellness, Lt. the Board of the hospital Head of Infectious Diseases and Infection pation is due to several monization of trade agree- Col. Jeffrey Bostic, Chief for the support given. Prevention and Control Department QEH, Dr. factors, including the per- ments and regulatory and Medical Officer, Dr. “I will take the opportu- Corey Forde. sistence of restrictive normative frameworks. Kenneth George, nity certainly on behalf of trade policies, high trans- Every dollar invested in Permanent Secretary in the staff to thank the cur- Barbadians not to drop vaccine is in floor which I portation costs and lags in export promotion pro- the Health Ministry,Janet rent Chairman of the their guard though the believe is our silver bullet, logistics performance, high grams generates up to Phillips and other officials. Board for the sort of sup- number of COVID-19 really go ahead and get information costs, and US$ 45 in additional ex- This was one of a number port that she has put in cases locally has trended the vaccine certainly as it poor connectivity infra- ports. IDB studies indicate of medical facilities visited toward Harrison Point downward. is available in county structure. Limited access that a 10 percent reduc- on the day during their and the Board itself for “Yes we are in a place in knowing that many coun- to financing also influ- tion in international tour. supporting that because the country where there is tries have not event ences the lack of insertion freight costs from Latin “I think we need to take without QEH in terms of a little bit more comfort in started their vaccination of companies in regional America and the the word isolation out of provision of the staffing or terms of numbers but… programmes. I think we and global value chains. Caribbean would boost ex- this facility and to call it finding the staff to oper- certainly I am asking the are way ahead and we Significant participation port values by at least 30 COVID Management ate, I think we would not public to please remember need to continue to be way is critical as countries seek percent and increase ex- Barbados [or] just COVID be where we are today and to wear their masks, do ahead in terms of doing out paths to economic re- ported products by 25 per- Management Facility I think a lot has to be said the appropriate distanc- that but in terms of ac- covery that generate high- cent within the region and which I think is top class about that.” ing and of course, as the tions as well.”(MG) quality jobs in the after- to the United States. internationally.” Forde also cautioned Barbados Association for Children Brain Injury: Back our cause – Be a voice

PARENTING a child is portant to ask how and rehabilitation serv- be very expensive. Respite never easy.Parenting a COVID-19 is affecting the ices, such as speech ther- and group programs may child with special needs mental health of these apy, as well as the stress compound the physical during this pandemic is families, with a view to placed on families of chil- and mental health chal- an entirely different chal- gaining insight into how dren with disabilities lenges already experi- lenge as they take on the schools and society can when remote and in-home enced by many parents of role of parent, support support them.With school supports and resources children with disabilities. teacher, and caregiver. closures, parents are are not available. Most parents have real- The COVID-19 pan- struggling to manage chil- Another threat during ized and accepted the fact demic has disrupted fam- dren’s education while social isolation is in- that COVID19 pandemic ily routines around the balancing childcare and creased risk for abuse, would not be resolved world for families with work demands. This may with young adults who overnight and isn't going children who have special be particularly hard for have disabilities already away soon. They need to needs. Parents may feel parents of children with experiencing higher rates take breaks, limit access anxious and experience disabilities because learn- of Verbal, and Physical to news, stay healthy,con- many emotions including ing and school participa- abuse and neglect than nect with loved ones, take mood swings, depression tion are often supported other children. If mental walks in your space, have due to layoff and loss of by a team of teachers, illness is the next wave of fun with their children income and feeling of physical, speech and occu- the pandemic, specific at- and most importantly let being overwhelmed are pational therapies. Some tention needs to be paid go of unreasonable expec- clearly challenging for of these supports have to the mental health of tations. During the pan- both parents and children. been discontinued, while children with disabilities demic, accept that things Staying at home, and in others have been moved who may be in need of pro- may not always go as most cases not attending online. Some children tection and help. planned and that you or school creates a uniquely with disabilities will face Children with disabili- your child may make mis- stressful situation for chil- greater challenges with ties require medication, takes. That's OK. Stay dren and their families. online learning if there pampers. Wipes on a reg- positive. Be kind to your- Support networks and are inadequate accommo- ular basic.There are those self and remember that parents have been asked dations while for others, who cannot chew food and the most important action to do a job without any online learning is simply are fed through a feeding is to simply make sure training that trained not an option. Families of tube and other who re- your child feels loved and teachers find challenging. children with disabilities quire special diets. safe. These changes have hap- are also more likely to ex- Although some financial Marcia Brathwaite pened abruptly, and the perience access to the in- and other assistance is Founder/ President, consequences could be ternet and technology.We given by the Government Barbados Association for particularly profound to must consider the accessi- of Barbados caring for a Children with Brain parents. It is therefore im- bility of remote learning child with a disability can Injury (BACBC) 8 • Sunday March 21, 2021 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 Touches of humanity I’M very conscious that Gospel in Greek and that we’re in Lent and I’ve said his quotation of the Isaiah Let’s clean up our not a word. With Covid, prophecy comes from a Lent seems to have been Greek translation of the with us for months. And if original Hebrew. In the act, Barbados! penance is needed, well for Hebrew, the words later MOSQUITOES kill more people than homicide globally. me there’s been the nine taken to mean a biological Mosquito borne diseases are also a significant cause of hours waiting car-wise by virgin in fact simply death in children. It is for these reasons that the dengue appointment to get meant ‘a young woman’. problem in Barbados should not be ignored. Barbadians AstraZeneca jabbed at the The upshot? You make must do more to reduce the breeding population of this Globe (abortively turned Jesus more believable by pest and the onus is on them to clean up and maintain away with 20 cars to go) fraternity and hope are, as betrothed to Joseph, making him less their environment. The government has allowed and UWI. That apart, it were, the medicine we would conceive the “Son of believable. Is the Barbadians in Bajan parlance, “tuh get away wid bare there’s been plenty of time need in today’s world.” God”. incredible really necessary murda". The evidence of rampant dumping in fragile for self-battering, hasn’t And now he’s visited Iraq, It’s pretty far-fetched. for our faith? ecosystems (natural waterways and gullies) and the there? bless him. The Iraqi Yet however her I prefer to think that many online images and videos of street drains and In theory, the Wimp government has called the conception happened, that Mary was a mother like gutters clogged with plastic containers and other water- should have brought us visit “an historic event, egg in her womb would be other mothers, like my collecting materials is overwhelming.The problem areas closer together as we symbolising a message of fertilised, the product of mother and yours – loyal, always make headlines during times of heavy flooding struggle, with our peace to Iraq and the creative energy, with a protective, self-sacrificing, and during the hurricane and rainy seasons. From rural protocols, to contain him. whole region”. Fraternity future already mapped tolerant, tender, utterly Christ Church to urban St. Michael, cleaning exercises I’ve never understood, in – well, let’s hope so. out, infinitely precious, unselfish, a mother who are constantly being executed to remove debris that other places, the Martin Luther King Jr. infinitely beautiful, God “cried out… in the agony blocks critical waterways.The government must create resentment to wearing surely had it right: “We with us and for us, God as of giving birth” (Rev: 12:2); harsher environmental laws especially with the growing masks, caricatured as must learn to live together He is in Jesus. This young a mother who conceived threat of climate change which will exacerbate flooding some kind of limitation on as brothers or perish girl conceived the one like other mothers, issues and complicate national vector ‘rights’. Not wearing one together as fools.” blossom which will never prepared, if need be, to control. Communities need constant education on how doesn’t make you macho. This week, on Thursday wither though empires brave the gossip, malice, to manage their waste.They also need resources to keep It makes you selfish and 25, we celebrate the fade and kingdoms slander, hypocrisy, their environment clean and community leaders should stupid.They’re not just for Annunciation to the crumble. Who cares now disgrace and ultimate be incentivised for their efforts. This week, Minister of me – they’re for you, your Blessed Virgin, she who about the old kings of penalty in those times for Environment and National Beautification,Adrian Forde benefit. We’re protecting was “highly favoured” of Judah, the glory of Greece, the sake of her baby. It’s announced community refuse hubs will be built in ourselves, yes. But we’re God, by the angel Gabriel the might of Rome? this Mary, not some communities across Barbados. But what about making also protecting you from that she would conceive a There are those who say heavenly robot, that I love, it mandatory that all households have a properly ourselves. It’s called son, Jesus, the Son of the we mustn’t take these a Mary with the heart of a covered garbage bins, Minister Forde? This can help ‘oneness’, brotherhood, Most High (Luke 1: 26-38). stories, whose essence is mother yet ever the prevent water collecting and eliminate another possible loving your neighbour. The Old Testament that Jesus had no Mother of all mothers and breeding ground for mosquitoes while preventing Pope Francis addressed prophecy would be biological father, too ever yours and mine. animals, rodents, and other pests from tampering with this recently. fulfilled: “Behold a virgin literally.They suggest that We’re all children of Mary. the kerbside trash. True human fraternity shall conceive and bare a what the Gospel writers Go safely, then – until In Clevedale, Black Rock alone, residents for over 70 is as important as son… God with us” (Is. were trying to get across the next time. years are still placing their trash on the ground and in vaccines, he said in his 7:14). ‘But I’m a virgin’, was a sense of the eternal open bins.Their gutters and canals are still polluted with New Year address. “I am Mary said. ‘Don’t worry’, mystery that Jesus was Getting real, from the garbage from irresponsible pedestrians and drivers. convinced that fraternity said the Angel. ‘The Holy God with us and for us; in boundary: “We may all Also, some Barbadians are not only dumping in their is the true cure for the Spirit will come upon you other words, they’re have come on different communities but travelling with their trash and pandemic and the many and God Himself will literary embroideries. ships, but we’re in the dumping it in other areas. More surveillance is needed evils that have affected us. watch over you.’ So Mary, They say that Matthew, same boat now” (Martin in high traffic areas and property owners should be Along with vaccines, a virgin and already for example, wrote his Luther King Jr). penalised for unkempt lots or abandoned properties that harbour vandals, vagrants, and pests. It is also important for health authorities to find and monitor people who conduct appliance maintenance and ‘Tough’ US-China talks signal rocky start to mechanic work and have equipment stored on the outside. These types of businesses should be held relations under Biden accountable and made to reduce clutter and mosquito breeding sites which should include old tyres. ANCHORAGE, Alaska – breakthroughs – as tough and direct talks on a development,” Yang said. Areas that need attention include Pine Gardens, US and Chinese officials expected – but the bitter wide range of issues, and US Secretary of State Strathclyde, urban areas of Baxter’s Road, Reef Road, concluded on Friday what rivalry on display that’s exactly what we Antony Blinken said he Bank Hall, Tudor Bridge, Kensington New Road, Washington called “tough suggested the two had,” White House was not surprised that the Ellerslie School Road, Kew Road, and Mason Hall and direct” talks in countries had little national security adviser United States got a Street. Many urban residents are not only dealing with Alaska, which laid bare common ground to reset Jake Sullivan told “defensive response” from stagnant mosquito-infested water from poorly the depth of tensions relations that have sunk reporters moments after China after it raised maintained drains but there is the issue of canals and between the world’s two to the lowest level in the Chinese delegation left allegations of Chinese opened wells. The government should invite the public largest economies at the decades. the hotel meeting room. human rights abuses in to contact the Ministry of Environment about the wells outset of the Biden The run-up to the Members of China’s Xinjiang, Tibet, and Hong in their community that are open or pose a risk to the administration. discussions in Anchorage, delegation left the hotel Kong as well as public. The government should also provide full or The two days of which followed visits by without speaking to cyberattacks and pressure partial assistance by covering wells and clearing canals. meetings, the first high- US officials to allies Japan reporters, but China’s top on Taiwan. Recently,authorities visited hot spots and fogged various level in-person talks since and South Korea, was diplomat Yang Jiechi later However, Blinken said neighbourhoods. Traditionally,fog machines use diesel President Joe Biden took marked by a flurry of told China’s CGTN the two sides also had which is a known pollutant. While this activity is office, wrapped up after a moves by Washington that television network that intersecting interests on moderately effective, there is also the risk of eliminating rare and fiery kick-off on showed it was taking a the discussions had been Iran, North Korea, other insects that eat mosquitoes or species beneficial Thursday when the two firm stance, as well as by constructive and Afghanistan, and climate to the environment. In India, Bayer launched a water- sides publicly skewered blunt talk from Beijing beneficial, “but of course, change, and that the based insecticide for fogging that reduces pollution. In each others’ policies in warning the United States there are still differences.” United States had Barbados, environmental agencies along with the front of TV cameras. to discard illusions that it “China will firmly accomplished during the University of the West Indies (UWI) should work on The talks appeared to would compromise. safeguard national meetings what it had come exploring mosquito sterilisation and the latest yield no diplomatic “We expected to have sovereignty, security and to do. pesticides.The solution to eradicating a large mosquito population and reducing dengue cases comes down to Telephone: 467-2000 News Fax: 434-1000 News Editor: Dorian Bryan Executive Editor: Allison Downes changing human behaviour, collaborating with E-mail Address: [email protected] Business Editor: Jewel Brathwaite General Manager: Sandra Clarke Assistant Managing Director: Sean Eteen communities and government implementing and Website: www.barbadosadvocate.com Sports Editor: Corey Greaves Publisher: Sir Anthony Bryan enforcing stricter environmental policies. @The Barbados Advocate @barbadosadvocate The Barbados Advocate Sunday March 21, 2021 • 9

Vaccines and national safety WE live in a classist society. in vaccines will see him and Luxembourg have all society. No one with a In this society,one needs benefit tremendously if his suspended using the modicum of honesty could to pay special attention plan for world vaccination AstraZeneca formula. In say otherwise. when those who normally is realised. However, he this region, Venezuela has There is always lots of shut themselves away benefits further from fear decided not to visit this talk about racism, from the masses suddenly of the Covid-19 virus. The vaccine on its people. India, although hardly in offer free advice to the new world order requires the giver of our vaccines, Barbados unless it is plebs. For sure, it is certain business to be done is reaching out for other sparked by some foreign that they have some electronically. This has vaccines to inoculate its event. The race divide is agenda that is different driven up the demand for people. America has accepted as the normal from the interests of the Gates’ computer services. refused to authorise its use way of life here. However, broad population. What is medical training, are the benefits of vaccines in Bill Gates is free to there. What makes those even less is said about it they want? One must paraded before us and give the eradication or control pursue his personal people different from classism because this form always ask this question, us sage advice on health of a few serious diseases. interests, but no Barbadians? Why would of discrimination is because they always want issues, like viruses and There is room for further Government is free to their Governments restrict accepted as normal around something. vaccines. careful vaccine endanger the people it the use of the vaccine to the world. I know of no So one has to marvel We have to marvel when development. serves, yes, “serves”, in protect their people but in society where there is not when political operatives doctors with no training in For the first time, as far order to satisfy any counter Barbados, with no trained some element of class who benefit from the virology hold themselves as I know, the drive to interest.This places on the virologists and no one who divide. unfair policies of an out as experts in a field vaccinate the world is front burner the question has investigated the Occasionally there is a administration are which they have not pushed by a man and his of why so many vaccine, our Government mention of other caste suddenly washed in the studied and advise us to wife, neither of whom has Governments who are has no qualms about systems, but the divisions blood of the lamb and tell follow questionable any background in medical accountable to their people pushing it into the bodies of race and class are as us to put aside our propaganda and take in sciences. The efforts of Bill are pausing the use of the of our people without firmly entrenched here as differences, close our eyes our bodies a vaccine that and Malinda Gates to AstraZeneca vaccine, but offering balanced caste elsewhere. I should to the injustices we suffer everyone around the world promote world vaccination the Barbados Government information? There is not attempt to speak with and accept more is afraid of. Could anyone has troubled some who is pushing it as a life saver something wrong with that authority on other societies punishment. One has to sue the doctors who have reviewed his ideas on on Barbadians. picture. because I have learnt not pay close attention to such advocate taking the population control as well Germany,Spain, France, We need to inform to trust everything taught a development, especially vaccine for harm suffered as the policy of providing Netherlands, Ireland, Italy, ourselves and not to me in my academic when this is a new song. as a result of vaccine use? different drugs for black Portugal, Slovenia, surrender our decisions to studies, but I live the One has to pay close Vaccines have been populated countries from Cyprus. Denmark, Iceland, others whose agenda may Barbadian experience and attention and marvel greatly beneficial to the what is supplied for use in Norway,Bulgaria, Estonia, not coincide with our can speak without fear of when persons of some world.A short look back at other countries. Lithuania, Latvia, interests. Think for contradiction on this acclaim, but with no medical history evidences Gates’ heavy investment Romania, Sweden,Austria yourself. Haiti needs vigilance by the Int’l Community AT a meeting of the and all other a background that since the separation of powers” Permanent Council of the stakeholders. January 2020, there has in Haiti. Organisation of American It was a matter of regret been no legislature and no Time is fast running out States (OAS) on March that, despite the strong government in Haiti, and to avoid further 17, I said that “no statement of CARICOM President Moïse has been worsening of the situation resolution is perfect, and Heads of Government, ruling by decree. Further, in Haiti. The OAS no resolution satisfies concerning Haiti, on marauding gangs have resolution, offering to every country, but we February 11, CARICOM been raping women, facilitate dialogue, has cannot sacrifice achieving delegations at the OAS including young girls, come only after deep good on the altar of were again divided. kidnapping people (rich polarisation and distrust desiring perfection”. CARICOM Heads were and poor) and demanding in the country. The OAS The resolution clear that they wanted “all In the end, through a paragraph of it satisfied huge ransoms. Violence should have acted much concerned the current parties in Haiti to engage process of two weeks of everyone. But it was has exploded in the earlier. If President Moïse constitutional, political in meaningful dialogue in negotiations, countries enough to allow the country, particularly as does not respond and humanitarian the interest of peace and with important concerns Permanent Council of the hundreds of thousands of positively and swiftly to situation in Haiti which stability”. The Heads also about Haiti – Brazil, OAS to adopt it by people have been the offer by the OAS, no is very grave and shows said that they looked Canada, Chile, the consensus. protesting against dialogue between the every sign of worsening. forward “to the conduct of Dominican Republic, and Essentially, it offered President Moïse and stakeholders might be The delegation of Antigua free and fair Presidential the United States joined “good offices of the OAS, deadly force has been possible. A stand-off and Barbuda was the elections in accordance the nine Caribbean under the authority of the used against them by a between them will occur architect of the original with the Constitution of countries in settling a Permanent Council, to police force that is with further resolution which sought Haiti”. Eight CARICOM draft resolution that was facilitate a dialogue that allegedly highly confrontations. Many to cause the member countries – Barbados, then negotiated with the would lead to free and fair politicised. Haitians have already states of the OAS to Belize, Grenada, Guyana, Haitian delegation. elections” and asked the The UN High stated publicly that “no express concern about St Kitts-Nevis, St Lucia, By the nature of President of Haiti “to Commission for Human dialogue is possible with Haiti and to offer to Suriname and Trinidad negotiations, concessions consider inviting the Rights has stated its Moïse”, and he has not facilitate a meaningful and Tobago backed had to be made. Hence,it Permanent Council to do “concerns about judicial sought a meaningful dialogue between Antigua and Barbuda’s was not a perfect so”. independence” which it dialogue either. President Jovenel Moïse draft resolution. resolution and not every This was done against says “has further eroded Continued on Page 10

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Britain seeks a new place in the world WHAT global role should partner. The biggest takeaway in increase the number of a post-imperial, post- A few days ago, Britain’s the review involves a turn nuclear warheads the UK Brexit Britain play? Can Conservative to Britain’s east and the possesses. it reinvent itself in a Government published geographically distant What the report is short manner that convinces a ‘Global Britain in a Indo-Pacific region. By on, however, is any population increasingly competitive age’, a much- 2030, the document says, attempt to explain how divided by education, age, delayed integrated review the UK intends being this new global ambition race, location, and of its future security, deeply engaged there is to be paid for. Missing inequality, let alone the defence, development, and ‘with the broadest, most too is any consideration of wider world, that it can or foreign policy. The 114- integrated presence in the likely reaction of should continue to try to page document outlines support of mutually- China, a country with a punch above its weight? how Britain intends Indonesia, nations it are referenced throughout beneficial trade, shared vastly larger economy and In his recent book, establishing a new space regards as being of future in relation to shared security and values’. military reach, or how ‘Britain Alone – the for itself in the world, and importance. interests in security, In this context it Britain intends Pathway from Suez to why it believes this The intention is that the governance, biodiversity, designates China as a strengthening its trade Brexit’, Philip Stevens, the strategy and its values UK will ‘sit at the heart of and the environment, ‘systemic competitor’ and ties there while attacking Director of the Editorial will keep it at the a network of like-minded suggesting that for the ‘the biggest state-based its democratic and human Board of the Financial international top table, countries and flexible foreseeable future the UK threat to the UK’s rights record. The Times, argues that for the and able to thrive groupings, committed to will remain locked into economic security’, document also fails to last sixty or so years economically. protecting human rights the region. making clear that the UK describe how the UK will Britain has struggled to Setting aside the post and upholding global In what from a has the grand if balance its turn to the identify its place. Brexit rhetoric, the norms’, while continuing Caribbean perspective questionable ambition of Indo-Pacific against its Successive governments, document is detailed and to be ‘the leading should be seen as a offsetting Chinese existing Euro-Atlantic he believes, have been forward looking. For the European Ally’ of the US precursor to future trade economic assertiveness in commitments or how unable to respond most part it provides a within NATO, providing competition in the UK the Indo-Pacific region to Washington might react objectively and accept thoughtful expert-led, collective security market from large Latin significantly grow its in either case. that Britain cannot high-level overview of how resources in the Euro- nations including Brazil, trade. Disturbingly, the review remain ‘frozen in history’. the UK intends using its Atlantic region. Argentina, Chile, and Other significant says almost nothing about This has resulted, he says, now standalone status to Many of its future Colombia, the document changes include the how Britain will relate in in a failure to honestly develop new initiatives preoccupations coincide indicates that a closer and formal recognition that future to its neighbour,the address its weaknesses, and relationships. with those of the multifaceted partnership Russia presents the ‘most EU, given its proximity, resulting in ‘overreach’ It seeks to divide the Caribbean: the changing is envisaged with each. acute direct threat’ to the importance as a trade and a ‘consistent refusal’ UK’s future approach into geopolitical and economic In this context, Prime UK; a promise to restore partner and shared ‘to align the perception of large areas of geostrategic order, climate change and Minister Johnson went eventually, possibly in a strategic interests and Britain’s standing in the importance including the the environment, further when answering more UK-centric form, the values. world and the diminishing Indo-Pacific, the Euro- sustainability, and questions in Parliament £4bn (US$5.6bn) Britain For the Caribbean, a resources it can generate’. Atlantic, and East Africa, security. on the review.The UK, he recently cut from its aid region with strong ties to His perspective and paying scant attention to The strategy briefly said, is looking to build budget; and an interesting the UK, the integrated analysis charts the route the EU27 or the observes in relation to closer trade relationships new emphasis on review deserves close from ‘winning’ World War Commonwealth. Instead, Latin America and the with Mercosur, the accelerating science, reading. It raises II, through the Suez crisis, it identifies specific Caribbean that Britain countries of the Trans- research, and technology important questions to Brexit: an uncertain countries which it sees as will continue to develop a Pacific Partnership to maintain global about how the journey that has brought critical in relation to its strong set of partnerships (CPTPP) and ASEAN, competitiveness. It also Anglophone and Hispanic Britain once again to try trade and security based on ‘shared indicating that the addresses the real Caribbean and the to redefine its future, interests, naming democratic values, Caribbean and other high- possibility in the next few overseas territories raising indirectly traditional partners such growth, free trade and cost producers of years of a chemical, should in future relate to questions about how as the US, Germany, mutual interest in agricultural and agro- biological, radiological, or a changing Britain and regions like the Caribbean France, Ireland,Australia, tackling serious and industrial products may nuclear terrorist attack where their own interests should respond to a still India, Canada and organised crime, and in future find it hard to and contains a startling lie: questions which next significant but now much Nigeria, and others such corruption’. In contrast, compete on the UK and so far unexplained week’s column will changed traditional as Vietnam and the Overseas Territories market. decision to significantly explore. Haiti to mark anniversary of its 1987 Constitution soon Continued from “The Charter of the OAS strictly forbids interference in the internal affairs of States. earliest possible date, and Previous Page And, while there have been various artifices by some OAS member states to circumvent until then Presidential Instead, he is persisting decrees should be with plans to hold a that prohibition, the majority of countries adhere to that principle generally. suspended on anything referendum in June on Consequently, the OAS cannot insist that President Moïse accepts its offer to play a except that on which altering the Constitution. good offices role. It must await an invitation from him to do so.” major players decide. But there has been no While this diplomatic consultation with major than 2.5 million persons written by persons he has The Charter of the OAS do so. work takes place – and Haitian players who say are currently hand-picked. None of this strictly forbids In this context, member CARICOM should be a he has no authority to hold disenfranchised. No is “in accordance with the interference in the states of the Organisation part of it - the OAS should such a referendum. What referendum or election Constitution of Haiti”, internal affairs of States. should work behind the continue to be vigilant is clear is that, in 2015, held in these conditions and, for the opposition And, while there have scenes with Moïse and about developments in Haiti had more than 6.5 would be credible or parties, are red rags to a been various artifices by other stakeholders to urge Haiti and ready to speak million people registered acceptable. bull. some OAS member states them to talk and, in so out against any further to vote. Moïse has now Still worse, the current On March 29, Haiti will to circumvent that doing, to take the idea of a deterioration in the issued new identity cards Provisional Electoral mark the anniversary of prohibition, the majority referendum on the constitutional, political which his OAS Council, to manage a its 1987 Constitution the of countries adhere to that Constitution off anyone’s and humanitarian Ambassador says has referendum and elections, very thing that the principle generally. agenda; to ensure that situation. been distributed to four comprises persons President is seeking to Consequently, the OAS independent election The people of Haiti need million people. Human appointed solely by Moïse. alter. Stakeholders are cannot insist that machinery is established and deserve objective and rights groups in Haiti They are known to have pledging to put more than President Moïse accepts by agreement of all parties constructive support in dispute that figure, close links to him. 2 million people on the its offer to play a good and that Presidential, their collective interest, putting it closer to two Similarly, the draft streets in its defence on offices role. It must await legislative and local and not for the benefit of million. Either way more Constitution has been March 28 and 29. an invitation from him to elections are held at the any political elite. The Barbados Advocate Sunday March 21, 2021 • 11

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR ADVOCATE PUBLISHERS (2000) INC, FONTABELLE • FAX: 434-1000 • E-MAIL: [email protected] Difficult conversations – Stay and live ON August 1, 2007, the Interstate-35 during a major earthquake as a result of earthquakes, the advice actually means expect the Government to change their West bridge collapsed in Mississippi, the new standards, and sub-standard stay-and-die. Their deaths should not be stay-and-shelter earthquake protocols. killing 13 people and injuring 145. During construction practices.The solutions were in vain. The Government is advised to However, our students must be given a the news reports, Engineers were obvious. New school buildings should be review this earthquake-safety protocol, fighting chance to survive when their criticised for not being explicit enough in economically designed to the new while there is still time. classroom block collapses. their warnings about the “structurally standard, and existing school buildings I was elated to learn that the The obvious solution is to strengthen deficient” rating of the bridge. should be economically strengthened. Government was upgrading school all desks in the classroom, so that they Two months after the bridge collapsed, Earlier this month (March 2021), the buildings before the COVID-19 can collectively support the weight of the I wrote an article explicitly warning about Government confirmed its earthquake- interruption. My elation turned to falling concrete slab(s) above it. The the vulnerability of Barbadian houses to safety protocols. Our students must familiar frustration on learning that the Government is strongly advised to hurricanes. remain in their classrooms during an upgrades were merely cosmetic, instead consider the better alternative of In 2010, an earthquake struck Haiti, earthquake, and shelter under their of structural.The Government is advised economically strengthening the school reportedly resulting in over 300 000 desks. That is good advice for occupants to critically review its building priorities. buildings, so that our students can deaths. Approximately 1 300 schools of buildings specifically designed for Based on my decade-long advocacy on honestly be told to stay and live. collapsed or were unusable.The following major earthquakes. Sheltering under a trying to reduce the risk of our schools GRENVILLE PHILLIPS II year (2011), earthquake design desk can protect occupants from falling collapsing during earthquakes, I do not Chartered Structural Engineer information was updated for the ceiling tiles and other light-weight debris. Caribbean. This update automatically To ask our students to stay in the made most multi-storey concrete classroom of a building likely to collapse, buildings in the Caribbean, significantly does not seem like wise advice. Public officers lives matter under-designed for earthquakes. Approximately 17 000 students died in After surveying all primary,secondary collapsed schools during the 2005 MY Trade Union brothers and sisters, are affecting all of our Public Officers and tertiary schools in Barbados in 2012, earthquake in Kashmir.That proved that the Trade Union Movement in Barbados and that you want us to discuss during I warned that most were likely to collapse for buildings not designed for must change the direction of the National our meetings for us to develop an action Union of Public Workers and for us to plan to defend the rights of all Public develop an agenda that will defend the Officers. rights of all Public and Private Sector Please remember that in 2017, I The closer the father Workers. Working Class People in purposed the resolution for all Public Barbados need a United Labour Officers to be appointed at the General DOMESTIC violence has increased 83 for the pelvis, but also the tongues Movement that can fight against all of Annual Conference.The General Annual per cent, as stated in Barbados print toquelle dangerous arguments! So it the issues that are affecting all of the Conference passed the proposed media during the lock downs, so it shows should also hopefully teach the criminal working classes in Barbados. resolution with full support from all of that the close proximity between males courts in Barbados and the wider world, I will offer myself as a Candidate for the members attending the conference. and females at this time is a problem. on how to solve Domestic violence – not the post as 3rd Vice President of the My Trade Union Family this was a very So men are really from mars, as they by restraining orders, but by avoiding NUPW during the next election. My long and hard struggle for all of our say (why they are seeing red) and women dangerous arguments.And it didn’t take Trade Union Family, I will start my members of the NUPW but together in are from venus! Women are more patient a domestic violence expert to realise election work with a series of Trade solidarity we achieved our objectives. and men are hauled before the court. So such. You just have to “gird” the tongue! Union Meetings on Zoom Meeting and Brothers and sisters, we must work hence my equation ‘male plus female plus Please print as letter to the editor and Facebook. Brothers and sisters, I am also together in solidarity to defend the rights lockdown equal lock up’. thanks. inviting you to send me information on of all Public Officers. And chastity belts should not only be TREVOR HARPER all trade Union issues in Barbados that DAVID DENNY Re-name park in Florence Daysh’s honour FOR many years I have called for the I would like to congratulate Dr. Sonia leading other organisations such Also, I am told that the park is actually Three Houses Park to be named after Browne, MP for St. Philip North, for as the Red Cross, and fighting the on Thicket Plantation land, owned by a heroine and great patriot of calling for the Three Houses Park to be cause of underprivileged women and Florence’s father Howard Smith, while Barbados, Florence Daysh. I was renamed after social worker and children at every level. (See A- Z of she herself lived at Thicket. Florence’s delighted when Dr. Sonia Brown made politician, the late Mrs. Florence Daysh Barbados Heritage by Carrington et mother, Evalina Smith, is memorialised this call a little over a year ago, and I (1908 – 1979). I have been calling for al). in the Evalina Smith Children’s Ward wrote to the press again on December this to be done for many years, through She was a vestrywoman for St. at the St. Philip District Hospital, and 25, 2019. This great lady’s birthday is several fora, because Florence Daysh Philip, a member of the Legislative Florence’s magnificent contribution to around the corner, on March 22, and it was a remarkable woman of colour and Council, and such an outstanding and Barbados, our mothers and children in would be a wonderful act of recognition privilege (known to her great delight as popular figure nation-wide that she the 1940s through 70s deserves of our pioneer ladies in Parliament to “Brown sugar”), who devoted her life to was elected to the Federal Parliament recognition. re-name the park in her honour.This is the welfare of Barbadian mothers and in 1958, even defeating National Hero PROFESSOR EMERITUS SIR what I wrote a year ago: children, founding day nurseries, The Right Honourable Errol Barrow. HENRY FRASER

LET GOD QUOTES FOR TODAY WORDS OF SPEAK TO US WISDOM Ralph Waldo Emerson Sydney Smith “For we are God’s master- (1803 - 1882) (1771 - 1845) piece. He has created us anew US essayist & poet English essayist in Christ Jesus, so we can do TRUTH “All our progress is an unfolding, “Errors to be dangerous must the good things he planned for like a vegetable bud. You have us long ago.” have a great deal of truth first an instinct, then an opinion, mingled with them. It is only Truth is more of a then a knowledge as the plant has – EPHESIANS 2:10 (NLT) from this alliance that they stranger than fiction. root, bud, and fruit. Trust the can ever obtain an extensive instinct to the end, though you circulation.” can render no reason.” 12 • Sunday March 21, 2021 The Barbados Advocate

COVID-19 antibodies can effectively last for at Chinese regulator least nine months: Chinese study in Lancet stresses capital A FOLLOW-UP study conducted prospective follow-up serum reason is that most of the by Chinese scientists in Wuhan, epidemiology investigation with infected people are Hubei Province, shows that 40 the most follow-up visits, Xinhua asymptomatic and patients with percent of the local COVID-19 News Agency reported. mild cases, and may not have market opening-up, patients have the neutralizing The study was jointly been tested or sought medical COVID-19 antibodies that can conducted by researchers from treatment. effectively last for at least nine the Chinese Academy of Medical Ren Lili, co-author of the paper risk prevention months. Sciences, Peking Union Medical and a researcher at the Institute The study was made public in College, China’s CDC and of Pathogenic Biology at the BEIJING – China will market and should be “strictly The Lancet on Friday, revealing Wuhan’s local CDC. Chinese Academy of Medical continue to open up its regulated.” the dynamic changes of serum After Wuhan ended its Sciences and Peking Union capital market and keep an He also urged cooperation antibodies in COVID-19 lockdown in April 2020, Medical College, said the open, supportive attitude with U.S. regulators to properly patients, which is also helpful for researchers sampled blood of intensity of antibodies in toward the set-up of address the issues concerning the evaluation of vaccine 9,542 residents from 3,556 asymptomatic patients was institutions as well as the China concept stocks as protection efficacy. households in all the 13 districts lower than those in confirmed launch of businesses and disagreements could only be Wang Chen, the lead author of in Wuhan, then conducted patients with symptoms. The products, the head of the resolved through negotiation. the paper and president of the follow-up visits in June and from finding is valuable for precise country’s securities Since China detailed nine Chinese Academy of Medical October to December. prevention and control in the regulator said yesterday. measures to expand opening-up Sciences and Peking Union The study also showed that the future. “But at the same time, we in the capital market at the Medical College, said that adjusted antibody positive rate of Professor Richard Strugnell must also pay attention to Lujiazui Forum in Shanghai in assessing the proportion of the population in Wuhan was 6.9 from Doherty Institute, coordinating opening-up and 2019, vigorous policies have immunized individuals is critical percent, indicating that only a Australia, commented on the risk prevention,” said Yi been rolled out to facilitate to work out effective prevention small proportion of people in research that the findings Huiman, chairman of the China cross-border capital flows. and control strategies to reduce Wuhan were infected. underscore the success in Securities Regulatory By the end of 2020, China had the risk of a future epidemic. Previous studies have shown controlling the outbreak in Commission, at a roundtable of seen three consecutive years of The study is the first long-term that the number of infections Wuhan of COVID-19 at a time the China Development Forum. net foreign capital inflows, with serum epidemiology calculated by the positive rate of when testing, tracing, and Yi warned against large overseas investors’ holdings of investigation conducted in serum antibodies is much higher treatment resources were amount of hot money running A-share assets topping 3 trillion Wuhan. It is also a global than the amount of diagnosed much less developed, media in and out, which would hurt yuan (about 460.8 billion U.S. observation with the longest cases of COVID-19. The main reported. the healthy development of the dollars), according to Yi.

The study was jointly conducted by researchers from the Chinese Academy of Medical Yi Huiman, chairman of the China Securities Regulatory Sciences, Peking Union Medical College, China’s CDC and Wuhan’s local CDC. Commission Experts shrug off worry over Latest Chinese COVID case already inoculated vaccine’s efficacy THE medical worker in the hospital’s lab where she Tao Lina, a Shanghai-based its efficacy and safety, and the received the vaccine, especially Northwest China’s Shaanxi worked on Friday. vaccine observer, refuted the public should not worry over one key groups such as medical Province, who was confirmed as The case was believed to have concern. “There is no vaccine in single infection case. workers, who tend to be exposed a COVID-19 case on Thursday, been infected from an accidental the world, whether mRNA or Tao added that since the case to the virus more frequently than had completed vaccine exposure in an enclosed COVID- inactivated, that can vow an was responsible for collecting others. inoculation before contracting the 19 testing ward in No.8 Hospital absolute safety from getting an nucleic acid test samples of A total of 4,669 people in Xi’an, virus, media reported yesterday. in Xi’an, one of the designated infection after vaccination,” he imported infected patients and who were identified as close Experts noted that there is no hospitals for treating COVID-19 told the Global Times on carrying out laboratory tasks at contacts or relevant personnel to vaccine that can effectively fend patients in the city, according to Saturday. the enclosed labs, she was the case, were tested for COVID- off the virus 100 percent, and the local health authorities. Zeng Guang, chief constantly surrounded by a 19 by Friday, all returning public shouldn’t worry over its The infection, which drew an epidemiologist at the Chinese virus-filled environment with negative results. efficacy based on a single end to the 31-day streak of zero Center for Disease Control and relatively high density and high Zeng said the incident has contraction case. new domestically-transmitted Prevention, echoed Tao’s risk of exposure to the virus, called for a more extensive study Prior to her infection, the cases in the Chinese mainland, remarks, saying that China- which could have resulted in her on the post-vaccination reactions, patient had been inoculated with has sparked concerns over developed vaccines have been infection. for example, how severe would two shots of COVID-19 vaccine in whether it has indicated the given to tens of millions of people While not worth panicking for, the case get, and whether the end-January and early February, inefficacy of domestically both at home and abroad, which experts reminded people to stay virus’ contagiousness has Jiankang Shibao learned from produced vaccines. already provides sound proof of vigilant even though they have weakened. The Barbados Advocate Sunday March 21, 2021 • 13 China’s China eyes 6G as next tech frontier economy CHINA is pushing forward Beijing. government directive also singles development policies, showcase the use of informatization “More efforts will also be made out “digital China” as a the latest achievements and within the 14th Five-Year to fully release the vitality of data standalone objective, reaffirming share the experiences and rebounds Plan period (2021-25) with 6G through speeding up the building the nation’s strong determination practices of new digital China technologies being a top of systems and standards to to develop the digital economy to construction,” said Fujian’s Vice- strongly in priority, as the country boosts accommodate data flow, cross- provide fresh economic impetus. Governor Guo Ningning. development of the digital border data transmission and The comments came ahead of According to the Cyberspace economy as a new economic data security protection. The the 4th Digital China Summit, Administration of China, the 2021: media driver, government officials digital economy can truly play its which will run from April 25-26 in country has made considerable CHINA’S economy witnessed a and industry experts said on critical role nationwide,” Yang Fuzhou, Fujian province, under progress in developing the digital strong recovery in the first two Friday. said. the theme of “New Potential for economy over the past five years, months of the year,as factory and “China will accelerate the The digital economy is a key Data and New Journey of Digital during which the number of retail activity surged and beat research and development of 6G focus in the 14th Five-Year Plan, China”. internet users in the country expectations, foreign media out- technologies, the construction of and China aims to increase the The summit will be held both surged from 688 million to 989 lets said in recent reports. the large-scale 5G network, as share of the output of core online and offline. The online million, and the internet Industrial output rose 35.1 well as the large-scale application industries in the digital economy exhibition will incorporate more penetration rate increased from percent in the first two months of Internet Protocol version 6, the in the country’s GDP to 10 percent virtual and interactive products 50.3 percent to 70.4 percent. from a year earlier,up from a 7.3 latest worldwide modality aimed by 2025. “China will pay more such as 5G ultra-high-definition The country’s innovation percent uptick seen in December, at making the internet bigger, attention to high-quality digital video and holographic projection. capabilities have continued to data from the National Bureau of faster and more secure,” Yang development in the coming years,” “With one main forum and a improve with major growth in 5G Statistics showed, stronger than Xiaowei, deputy head of the said Li Chao, chief economist at record high 20 sub-forums, the usage and coverage, artificial a median forecast of a 30.0 per- Cyberspace Administration of Zheshang Securities Co Ltd. summit will serve as a platform to intelligence, quantum computing cent surge found in a Reuters poll China, said at a news briefing in Li added that the latest announce informatization and other fields. of analysts. Retail sales increased 33.8 per- cent, also faster than a forecast 32 percent rise and marking a Wuhan extends China-Europe freight-train service to Milan significant jump from 4.6 percent WUHAN – A China-Europe and epidemic-prevention services throughout Italy to Railway Wuhan Group Co., Ltd. growth in December and a 20.5 freight train left Wuhan, capital supplies, will travel via China’s better facilitate economic and In 2020, Wuhan witnessed a percent contraction for January of central China’s Hubei Alataw Pass and Germany’s trade exchanges between total of 215 China-Europe and February of 2020, it added. Province yesterdaY morning, Duisburg, arriving in Milan China and Italy, said the freight-train trips. The China- “We have a positive outlook for bound for Italy’s Milan, within 21 or 22 days, according company. Europe freight-train service has exports and manufacturing in- marking the launch of a new to Wuhan Asia-Europe This is the 30th China- remained a reliable vestment this year,” head of Asia extended route for the service. Logistics Co., Ltd. Europe freight train that has transportation channel amid economics at Oxford Economics The X8015 train, loaded with The new route will provide departed from Wuhan this year, the COVID-19 outbreak across Louis Kuijs told Reuters. “And electronic products, auto parts customers with distribution said Shao Dong from the China the two continents. we expect household consump- tion to become a key driver of growth from Q2 onwards, as con- fidence improves and the govern- ment’s call to reduce travel is toned down.” China’s ability to contain the coronavirus pandemic before other major economies has al- lowed it to rebound faster, Reuters pointed out, adding in 2020, China was the only major economy to report positive an- nual growth with an expansion of 2.3 percent. The recovery has been driven by robust trade, pent-up demand and government stimulus, and export growth hit a record pace in February while factory gate prices posted their biggest ex- pansion since November 2018. The Wall Street Journal also pointed out many economists say China’s economy could grow by 8 percent or more in 2021, even with tighter fiscal and monetary policies. Coming into 2021, China’s fac- tory production continued to be buoyed by strong external de- mand and government policies The new route will provide customers with distribution services throughout Italy to better facilitate economic and trade that encouraged workers to stay exchanges between China and Italy at their workplaces rather than return home for this year’s Lunar New Year.Those policies had the dual effect of containing infec- tions and boosting production, China strengthens security assessment of voice WSJ said. China is still the only major economy to have powered out of software, apps involving ‘deep fake’ tech the pandemic after early control CHINESE authorities have 11 enterprises for talks in a statement. statement. over the virus and amid surging stressed strengthening the concerning voice social The companies including Cyberspace regulators and global demand for medical goods security assessment of voice software and applications smartphone maker Xiaomi and police agencies will step up and work-from-home devices. social networking software and involving “deep fake” short-video platform Kuaishou inspections to ensure that The economy grew 2.3 percent in applications involving “deep technology that have yet to were urged to carry out internet enterprises abide by 2020 and is forecast by econo- fake” technology. fulfill safety assessment security assessments and take laws and regulations and mists to expand 8.4 percent this Cyberspace regulators and procedures, the Cyberspace effective steps to close security maintain the order of year,Bloomberg said, concurring police departments summoned Administration of China said loopholes, according to the cyberspace, it noted. with the other outlets. 14 • Sunday March 21, 2021 The Barbados Advocate

Law banning ‘revenge porn’ tabled in Bermuda’s House of Assembly HAMILTON, Bermuda – The to five years under the Criminal Code images after a successful prosecution. Government of Bermuda yesterday Amendment (Non-Consensual Sharing Ms Simmons said that the Government proposed a law to outlaw “revenge of Intimate Images) Act 2021. had studied laws in other countries as a porn” – the use of social media The Attorney-General said, guideline for the new legislation. to spread intimate sexual images. “Weaponising intimate images, created She continued, “Canada’s, and Kathy Lynn Simmons, the Attorney- under the trusting sanctity of a romantic Queensland,Australia’s approach to such General, said the practice was “a new relationship, can be used as a tool to offences were considered in detail when form of technology-facilitated abuse” inflict revenge when the relationship formulating the policy. which humiliated and damaged its breaks down. “Accordingly,Queensland’s approach is victims. “Even though the intimate images may primarily modelled in the bill being Ms Simmons, speaking in the House of have been obtained in a consensual tabled today, as their Criminal Code Assembly, said present laws, that dated context, the parties are unlikely to have amendments were considered most from the 1980s, did not tackle the new consented for the intimate images to be appropriate for Bermuda. phenomenon where intimate images shared with third parties outside the “Queensland’s criminal law prohibits were “weaponised”. relationship.” the distribution, without consent, of an in- Ms Simmons said, “Revenge porn The AG added that some victims of timate image of another person in a man- typically occurs when someone shares, or revenge porn became suicidal. ner that would cause distress reasonably makes threats to share, intimate images She said, “Undoubtedly, the stress and arising in all of the circumstances.” of a person without the person’s consent. trauma imposed on the victims to Ms Simmons said, although the new “Increasingly, intimate images are such acts, and their families, can be law would provide a deterrent to revenge being recorded and stored on our smart far-reaching. porn, it had to be backed up by other laws phones. “In the gravest cases, affected persons to prevent repeat offenders. “This means that in an instant an inti- have contemplated, attempted or She added,“This bill deals only with the mate image can be uploaded to a social committed suicide because of the associ- criminal aspects of this issue. Kathy Lynn Simmons, the Attorney- media platform, forwarded or broadcast ated distress and embarrassment.” The Attorney-General said, “It is im- General and justice minister. at the swipe of a finger with little concern The law would also criminalise portant to note that the criminal law about the longstanding consequences or spreading digitally altered images. alone is sometimes a harsh instrument to “The assistance of the wider community harm to the person captured in the image. Ms Simmons said, “The term ‘intimate address contemporary social issues. is paramount to protecting our youth, “In no time at all, an intimate image image’ included images that had been “Deterring the offending behaviour and especially, as they navigate their uploaded to the internet can ‘trend’ or digitally altered. effective punishment must also be aug- maturation in a digital, social media, age. become ‘viral’ in an instant and is exceed- The AG added, “Digital alteration can mented with a more holistic societal ap- “It is anticipated that this new law will ingly difficult to remove permanently be done to an image to depict intimate proach encompassing civil law remedies, directly protect victims of revenge porn from the internet.” sexual activity or private body parts, and public awareness campaigns, education and others whose privacy would be The new law, if approved, will make it digital alteration can also apply when in- and other community-wide efforts to raise violated by misuse of intimate images a crime to observe, record or distribute timate sexual activity or private body awareness about the associated dangers and private recordings. images or video of a person carrying out parts are obscured, if the person in the of recording intimate images.” “It will indirectly protect societal private or intimate acts and/or showing image is still depicted in a sexual way.” Ms Simmons added, “Individually, and values,by upholding privacy and personal intimate parts of their body without their The law would also allow for “rectifica- collectively, we have a responsibility to protections from the irreparable harm knowledge or permission. tion orders” for the removal, recovery, be vigilant and discerning about our that such violations inevitably impose Offenders will face a prison term of up deletion or destruction of offending conduct in digital and online spaces. on others.” Grenada could reduce quarantine period for fully-vaccinated incoming passengers ST GEORGE’S, Grenada, CMC – Health who was speaking on Wednesday during authorities in Grenada are considering the weekly post-cabinet briefing. changing the quarantine period for all As of March 18, Grenada became one of incoming passengers who are fully the seven Caribbean destinations that vaccinated with one of the vaccines were placed on a list by the US-based approved for emergency used by the Centres for Disease Control and World Health Organisation (WHO). Prevention (CDC) as level one nations. According to Health Minister Nickolas The level indicated that all travellers Steele, the idea is for people who are fully should wear a mask, avoid crowds, stay at vaccinated to mingle with the citizens least six feet from people who are not quicker. travelling together, washing hands often At present, all incoming passengers or use hand sanitisers and watch their must present a negative COVID-19 PCR health for signs of the illness. no less than three days before travel. The new ranking from the CDC came Upon arrival, the person will head less than two weeks before Sandals – one Grenada’s Health Minister Nickolas Steele. straight into quarantine and then be of Grenada’s all-inclusive properties a tested on the fifth day – once a negative resumed operation after a three-month “So, if persons who are fully vaccinated Modeste is pleased that the island is now test is obtained the person will be closure. will have reduced quarantine, we will categorised by the CDC as a level one but medically cleared to leave quarantine. The hotel was reportedly linked to the welcome this positive news,” he added. is at the same time, concerned that more “If someone is fully vaccinated with island’s December cluster. As part of the reopening protocol, tourism workers are not opting to become AstraZeneca, with Pfizer, with Moderna “As part of our campaign to reopen, all Sandals has established a quarantine vaccinated. then you don’t have to, or will have a our travel agents are now encouraging area for any guest who is tested positive She also confirmed that health author- significantly reduced quarantine period clients to become vaccinated,” said Peter on the island. ities are having a discussion about chang- when coming into Grenada,” said Steele Fraser the General Manager at Sandals. For his part, Tourism Minister Clarice ing the protocol for entering the island. The Barbados Advocate Sunday March 21, 2021 • 15

PM Holness ‘Nine-hour delay’ urges all in report Jamaicans of woman’s disappearance to take in USVI COVID jab LONDON – Friends of a British woman missing in the Caribbean have PRIME MINISTER Andrew Holness questioned an apparent nine-hour delay on Friday expressed deep concern in reporting her disappearance that Jamaicans from rural and Prime Minister of Jamaica, to the coastguard. Sarm Heslop has not been seen since inner-city communities have been Andrew Holness. Sarm Heslop, 41, was last seen on board March 8. less inclined to take the COVID-19 boyfriend Ryan Bane’s boat off the coast vaccine and repeated an appeal for “They would also get access to perverse of St. John in the US Virgin Islands on search” after speaking with Mr Bane and citizens to take the jab for their information, saying don’t take this vac- March 8. had instructed him to contact the personal safety. cine or don’t do this. And that kind of in- Police said US citizen Mr Bane US coastguard. “I’m treading carefully on the subject formation is being circulated widely in reported her missing at 02:30 local time. “Soon after reporting Ms Heslop because vaccine politics is a real issue, our country. People who are opinion Friends said they could not fathom why missing, Mr Bane acquired the services of and the social divide in the country is leaders, people who are influential in var- the coastguard was only informed at an attorney,” he said. easily stirred up. But it is something that ious areas, whether it is church or music, about noon the same day. “Upon his attorney’s advice, Mr Bane we have to talk about. Why is it that or entertainment, they are sometimes Ms Heslop’s best friend Andrew exercised his constitutional right to higher income people are more willing to messengers of perverse information.” Baldwin said the timeline “doesn’t make remain silent and denied officers’ take the vaccine? It is usually because of Those citizens are then left without sense”. requests to search the vessel.” information.They do more research, they reason to choose personal safety and “She would not just disappear, leaving Mr Baldwin, one among several of Ms have more access to information and public good, Holness added. no trace. She is savvy and sensible, it’s not Heslop’s friends who has urged police to many of them speak to their doctors “What we’re seeing happening for like her at all, it just doesn’t add up,” he carry out an “urgent” search of the directly.And so, they get advice,” Holness people who want the vaccine, is that they said. catamaran, said they couldn’t understand said during a virtual vaccine town hall are people who have more knowledge Ms Heslop, originally from Southamp- why Mr Bane’s lawyer had denied meeting. about the vaccine,” he contended. Those ton, went for dinner with Mr Bane on officers’ requests to search the boat. “Persons who live in inner-city areas or without knowledge, he added,“don’t have Sunday March 7, before returning to cata- Ms Heslop’s family has said they will in rural areas do not always have the a context within which to understand maran Siren Song and going to bed. “never give up looking for Sarm and still information and don’t always have first- why they should take the vaccine. So, one Her bank cards and mobile phone were have hope of finding her safe”. hand access to their doctors and practi- of the reasons we’re having this conver- still on board when she vanished. Friends in the UK have set up a tioners to give them the advice,” he added. sation is to reach out to persons who are Searches around the coast of St John Missing Sarm Heslop Facebook page This disparity,Holness said, could pose in our rural communities, inner-city in the US Virgin Islands have been to share information about her a danger to Jamaica because while those communities.You need to get vaccinated. taking place since she vanished disappearance. citizens are shielded from the necessary We want to see you turn up at the vacci- Virgin Islands Police Department Virgin Islands Police Department said facts, they are exposed to misinforma- nation centres according to the published (VIPD) spokesman Tosby Derima said of- officers remained “committed to locating tion. priority lists.” ficers had performed an “initial land Ms Heslop”, and investigations continue. PM: T&T never told of access to India vaccine donation

INDIAN High Commissioner Arun from the CARICOM Secretariat.” seeking to make arrangements to bring Kumar Sahu did not communicate the On February 13, the CARICOM vaccines into the country. availability of India’s 500 000 vaccines to Secretariat tweeted a thank you to India The Prime Minister said Foreign Affairs CARICOM and that is why Trinidad and for the facility of 500 000 vaccines to Minister Dr. Amery Browne approached Tobago did not know it was an option. CARICOM. Rowley said he still did not Sahu about the vaccine and the subse- This was the word from Prime Minister know the reason for that tweet but “the quent reports of the availability and was Dr. Keith Rowley, as he finally answered reason will come.” told “I don’t know.” the month-long question of who dropped “Yesterday, in response to questions to “Well, we then communicated directly to the ball over T&T’s failure to access the CARICOM Secretariat, in response India to find out if this was available and India’s “Vaccine Maitri”, that country’s to the Trinidad story and elsewhere about if it was we are willing to participate.I can drive to donate vaccines all over the world. 500 000 doses, this is the answer from tell you there has been no confirmation of Rowley revealed the information during the Secretariat,” he said. any such thing from India,” he said. his Conversations with the Prime Rowley then read out a response from Rowley said they also communicated Minister last night. the Secretariat. with the suppliers and was told they could The Prime Minister, in his capacity as “I had not received any written com- not take any more orders. chairman of CARICOM, said he spoke munication on India’s donation of vac- He said someone was also offering a with all the heads of governments about cines to the region. The first I heard of it US$1.8 million finder’s fee to procure the the genesis of the 500 000 vaccines from was media reports that Dominica and vaccines. India and they all confirmed that there Barbados were about to receive a dona- Rowley said it was also being said that was no documentation, but that each tion,” he read. T&T did not access those vaccines be- country’s High Commissioner was sup- Rowley said that about two days later, cause of where it was being made. posed to confer the bilateral arrange- the Indian High Commissioner in Guyana Prime Minister of Trinidad and Tobago, “All of a sudden it’s not that small coun- ments with respective governments. was reported in the Guyanese media say- Dr. Keith Rowley. tries being left out of the market and “After all this beating up, I asked all my ing that the vaccines would be made avail- availability but it became an issue of race,” colleagues, heads of Governments to the able to the region and that Guyana, “We have an ambassador here in he said. entire CARICOM who was in the meeting, Antigua, St. Kitts and Nevis, the countries Trinidad, if you are required, as happened Rowley said we are at the stage where does anybody know or has anybody seen to which that commissioner was accred- in Guyana and the other small islands to we were told January, then told towards a document or has spoken to anyone in ited, would receive donations know about this, then we should know the end of February, then by March 22. India about 500 000 vaccines.The answer “This appears to be the source of that about it here and there is a pathway.” “As I speak to you now, we have no con- is no,” Rowley said. story,” Rowley said. Rowley said the first time he heard firmation that on March 22 we would get “Not one CARICOM head in that meet- Rowley said that the Secretariat in- about the vaccine was from local doctors vaccines,” he said. ing could have said ‘I’ve seen an email, I’ve formed him that the arrangements were whom Sahu had spoken to. Rowley said according to his communi- seen a letter. Not the Secretariat, not a bilateral. “Who did not speak to the Government cation with WHO, T&T might be getting Prime Minister. “And each High Commissioner would be about it,” he added. 33 000 doses from the COVAX facility but “Where did that come from to become responsible to the countries to which he or Rowley said the second time he heard is still on track to get the vaccines by the such a pillar of T&T conversation? It came she is accredited,” he said. about it was from businessmen who were end of March. 16 • Sunday March 21, 2021 The Barbados Advocate

Brazil in talks with Chile sets daily record for Covid-19 cases US for excess even as vaccination drive plows ahead vaccines, foreign SANTIAGO – Chile broke its single day record for new cases of the ministry says coronavirus yesterday, health offi- cials said, leaving hospitals on the BRASILIA – Brazil’s government has verge of collapse even as the South been in talks since March 13 about poten- American nation races on with a tially importing excess COVID-19 vac- mass vaccination programme. cines from the US, the Brazilian Foreign Cases have been ticking up for weeks Ministry said on Twitter yesterday. following the end of the southern hemi- The Foreign Ministry and the Brazilian sphere summer holiday, but soared to Embassy in Washington, in cooperation 7 084, above the previous high of 6 938 with the Health Ministry,are negotiating last June, the data shows. with the US government, according to The fast rising caseload has filled crit- the ministry’s tweet. ical care wards north to south, leaving The White House on Friday announced Chile with just 198 beds available for plans to “loan” four million AstraZeneca new patients. All of the capital Santiago, shots that have already been produced the economic engine, is in strict lockdown in the US to Canada and Mexico. The this weekend. White House has no plans to loan doses Chile, a comparatively small but to other countries, according to an wealthy Andean nation, is at the fore- administration official. front of a global inoculation drive on a per Brazil is facing the world’s second-dead- capita basis. It ranks third globally, liest outbreak of coronavirus after the behind Israel and the United Arab US, that has worsened with a new wave Emirates, for most doses administered in recent weeks pushing the hospital per population, according to a Reuters system to the brink of collapse. On Friday, tabulation. the Health Ministry reported a daily Officials have pledged to vaccinate the record of 90 570 new cases in the prior entire target population, 15 million 24 hours, as well as the second deadliest people, during the first half of 2021. day since the pandemic began. But officials say the holiday infections, The federal government has been slow the arrival of more contagious variants of to roll out vaccinations in the country, the virus and a relaxation of sanitary with some local governments needing to measures amid the successful A healthcare worker administers a dose of Sinovac’s CoronaVac coronavirus dis- halt immunisations at various points due vaccination program have prompted a ease (COVID-19) vaccine at a care centre in Antarctica, Chile. to lack of supplies. vicious second wave. On Friday, Reuters reported that The positivity rate of PCR tests nation- tests it administers.Authorities say they Chile was the first in South America Brazil’s government had not asked the wide nonetheless remains substantially hope Chileans will see some relief and re- here to begin vaccinating its citizens, US for excess vaccines despite plans to below last year’s peak as the country has duced caseloads in April as vaccination with an early shipment of the Pfizer share doses with Mexico and Canada, cit- more than tripled the number of daily plows ahead. vaccine on December 24. ing two people familiar with the matter. Proposal to ease abortion ban in DR polarises nation

SANTO DOMINGO – As the abortion recommended a pending update of the rights activists who say abortion rights movement gains pace across Latin country’s 19th century penal code – should be allowed in all three America, the issue is heating up in the stalled since the end of the 1990s over circumstances proposed by the Dominican Republic – one of the few the issue – revise its stance. presidential advisers. countries in the region with a total ban on The advisors recommended the code Without change, abortion rights abortion – where activists were allow terminations when a woman’s life activists say,women will simply continue camped for an eighth day on Friday is in danger, the pregnancy is not viable resorting instead to dangerous clandes- outside the president’s palace, Reuters or in cases of rape or incest - similar to the tine abortions that account for 13 percent reported. easing of abortion laws conservative of maternal deaths in the Caribbean Latin America, where the Catholic Chile approved in 2017. country. Church has held cultural and political But the justice commission of the “We are the women dying, we are the sway for centuries, has some of the most chamber of deputies rejected that on women in danger,” said Margarita stringent abortion laws in the world. Wednesday, proposing instead that the Mercedes, one of the dozens of activists Argentina legalised the medical penal code allow abortion only where that set up camp seven days ago outside procedure in December and abortion the mother’s life is threatened. the national palace in downtown Santo rights activists hope it will give impetus Although the proposal is not yet sched- Domingo. Brazil said yesterday it is in talks with to a regional movement. uled for debate, it has sparked the ire Their protest comes ahead of a march the U.S. to potentially receive excess In the Dominican Republic, a group of both of religious groups that want to some Christian and civil society groups doses of coronavirus vaccines. presidential advisors on Tuesday maintain the total ban and abortion plan on holding in the capital on March 27 to show support for upholding the absolute ban on abortion. Venezuela rolls out new, larger denomination bank notes “All three instances (in which the advi- sors suggested allowing abortion) are CARACAS – Venezuela this week previously been 50 000 bolivars. Annual a request for comment. murder,” the Archbishop of Santo rolled out larger-denomination inflation in the once-prosperous OPEC In addition to the higher-denomina- Domingo,Francisco Ozoria, said banknotes as hyperinflation batters nation was running at 2 665% tion bills, President Nicolas Maduro is on Thursday. “If they approve the crisis-stricken South American in January, contributing to chronic seeking to boost digital payments in any one of them, whichever it is, it’s a country’s bolivar currency. shortages of cash. the face of the cash shortage. murder.” Bills worth 200 000 and 500 000 “These bills in a few months will not be While Venezuelans use debit cards for Christian groups already once thwarted bolivars – worth just 10 and 27 US cents, worth anything anymore, because in this many day-to-day transactions, some an attempt to ease the country’s abortion respectively, at the current exchange rate country prices rise very quickly,” said services – namely public transit – still ban, when they won a case at the – began to circulate on Monday, Rafael Alvarez, a healthcare worker who only accept cash. Supreme Court challenging a new penal according to Reuters witnesses. left a bank carrying one 200 000 bolivar “These new bills will not resolve the code approved by Congress in Venezuela’s central bank said this bill and four bills worth 50 000 bolivars cash crisis.They will only pay for transit 2014 on the basis of errors in legal month it also planned to roll a bill each. fare,” said Evelyn Mendoza, a 47-year-old proceedings. worth 1 million bolivars, just 50 US All that is equivalent to just cook, as she waited in a long line to The update to the penal code was cents. 20 US cents. withdraw cash from a bank in the subsequently withdrawn and the debate The highest-denomination bill had The central bank did not respond to capital, Caracas. over abortion died down – until now. The Barbados Advocate Sunday March 21, 2021 • 17

Russian Former astronaut and senator pleads guilty to Tesla ransomware nominated as Nasa chief BILL NELSON, a US senator for our nation’s widespread praise for his “The Senate should to appoint another plot senator and one-time space programme” for efforts to promote Nasa confirm Bill Nelson politician as the agency’s astronaut, has been many years.“Almost every programmes – in without delay.” head – albeit a former A RUSSIAN man in the nominated to be the piece of space and science particular, its Artemis Nelson was among astronaut with a long US has pleaded guilty to next head of Nasa. law has had his imprint,” venture, which will see those who initially history of working on plotting to extort money The 78-year-old is seen it said. astronauts return to the criticised Bridenstine’s space issues. from the electric car as a moderate Democrat, The Republican Senator Moon in the 2020s before confirmation in 2018, How long does it take to company Tesla. and his nomination by from Florida, Marco mounting a mission to saying: “The get to Mars and why is it Egor Igorevich President Joe Biden on Rubio, said: “I cannot Mars. administrator must be a so difficult? Kriuchkov is accused of Friday drew bipartisan think of anyone better to “Bill Nelson is an leader who has the ability Nelson served in offering an employee $1m praise. lead Nasa.” excellent pick for Nasa to bring us together... on a Florida’s state legislature (£721 000) to place He will need to be Nelson was a driving Administrator,” shared vision for future during the 1970s, ransomware in the confirmed in the Senate force behind Nasa’s Space Bridenstine said, adding space exploration.” representing the district computer network of the before he can take up the Launch System (SLS) that the former Florida The Oklahoma that’s home to Nasa’s company’s battery plant role. rocket, which was senator had the “political Congressman had no Kennedy Space Centre. in Nevada. Nelson said he was conceived in the wake of clout” to collaborate with formal qualifications in After his election to the He planned to use the “honoured” to be picked to an Obama-era overhaul of different government science and engineering, House of Representatives ransomware to steal lead the US space agency, the US space programme. offices as well as members and there were concerns in 1978, he became the company secrets for adding that he would He will succeed Jim of Congress. he would politicise the second sitting member of extortion, prosecutors “help lead Nasa into an Bridenstine, who led the “He has the diplomatic non-partisan agency. Congress to travel into alleged. exciting future". agency for almost three skills to lead an But following space when he flew as a The 27-year-old pleaded In a statement, the years under the Trump international coalition Bridenstine’s successful payload specialist aboard guilty recently in Reno, White House said he was administration. sustainably to the Moon tenure at Nasa, the Biden the space shuttle Nevada. “known as the go-to Bridenstine earned and on to Mars,” he said. administration has opted Columbia in 1986. Kriuchkov acted on behalf of criminals abroad and tried to bribe a Tesla employee in person, prosecutors said. Ransomware attacks companies or organisations by scrambling their internal computer networks, stealing information or locking users out. The attackers then demand large sums of money in return for ending the hack. The FBI said the planned attack on Tesla was stopped before it could take place. Kriuchkov told a court in September that the Russian government was aware of the planned hack, but the FBI and lawyers have not alleged that there were ties to the Kremlin. “The swift response of the company and the FBI prevented a major exfiltration of the victim Bill Nelson on the campaign trail in Florida during the 2018 mid-term elections. company’s data and stopped the extortion scheme at its inception,” Acting Assistant Attorney Elon Musk denies Tesla cars are used for spying in China General Nicholas ELON MUSK, the chief quarter of the firm’s global of big American companies Tesla is based in other country learn and McQuaid said in a executive of the US electric sales in 2020. operating in China and California. would it actually matter?,” statement. carmaker Tesla, says his On Saturday, Musk said vice versa. He sought to downplay Musk said. Kruichokov was in the firm would be “shut down” if a business did engage in Relations between concerns over companies Elon Musk’s car firm US for five weeks on a if its vehicles were used for spying on a foreign China and the US – the sharing sensitive data won approval for its tourist visa in July and spying on China. government,“the negative world’s biggest two with their home Shanghai factory in 2018, August last year when he His comments came in effects for that company economies – are at their governments, referencing becoming the first foreign tried to recruit the Tesla response to reports that would be extremely bad”. most strained for years. the case of the Chinese- automaker to operate a employee, according to China’s military had “There’s a very strong Earlier this week, owned video platform wholly owned plant in court documents reported banned Tesla cars from its incentive for us to be very officials from both TikTok. China. in US media. facilities. confidential with any countries traded angry Last year, former China is the world’s He was quoted as The military had raised information,”Musk told an words in the first high- President Donald Trump largest car market and its saying that he and his co- security concerns about influential Chinese level talks between the threatened to ban TikTok government has been conspirators would steal the data collected by business forum via video Chinese government and in the US over concerns heavily promoting the the data, and if Tesla cameras installed in the link. “If Tesla used cars to the administration of US that users’ data could be adoption of electric refused to pay the ransom cars. spy in China or anywhere, President Joe Biden. handed over to the vehicles. This demand the company’s secrets China is Tesla’s largest we will get shut down.” Mr Musk urged greater Chinese government. helped Tesla make a would be placed on the market after the US, There has long been mutual trust between “Even if there was profit of $721m (£519m) in Internet. accounting for about a unease about the presence China and the US, where spying, what would the 2020. 18 • Sunday March 21, 2021 The Barbados Advocate

France and Poland increase lockdown measures as infections surge FRANCE and Poland have reintroduced partial lockdowns as both countries battle a sharp rise in Covid infections in recent weeks. Some 21 million people in 16 areas of France, including the capital Paris, are affected as the country fears a third wave. In Poland, non-essential shops, hotels, cultural and sporting facilities are now closed for three weeks. The country has the highest new daily rates of Covid cases since November. Coronavirus cases are also rising exponentially in Germany, with Chancellor Angela Merkel warning it is likely that the country will now need to apply an “emergency brake” and re- impose lockdown measures. The vaccine rollout across the European Union has been hindered by delayed deliveries, as well as the suspension in several countries of the use of the Oxford-AstraZeneca Covid-19 vaccine, over fears of possible side effects. Meanwhile demonstrations against coronavirus restrictions have affected several European cities. In Amsterdam, police fired water A street mural celebrating health workers in Paris. cannon to clear protesters from Museum Square, a frequent venue for an anti-lockdown protest in Hyde Park, roads leaving the capital. surrounding region, the area around Nice unauthorised demonstrations. Online London, and several thousand people The new restrictions are not be as strict and large parts of northern France are all footage showed a police dog handler gathered to protest against Covid as the previous lockdown, with people affected. prodding a woman in the chest with his restrictions in the small Swiss town of allowed to exercise outdoors. It is a lighter lockdown than the two baton and twice hitting a man who tried Liestal, near Basel. Non-essential businesses are shut, but previous ones, with the main difference to protect her. Demonstrations were also reported in schools remain open, along with being that during the day people can go And in the central German city of Berlin, Helsinki and Vienna. hairdressers if they follow a “particular outside for exercise for as long as they Kassel, police said they used pepper In France, the partial lockdown took sanitary protocol”. like. Schools are also staying open. spray and batons to disperse effect from midnight on Friday. France has reported more than 4.2 But leaving the city for the countryside demonstrators who tried to break Trains leaving Paris for parts of the million infections since the start of the is not allowed, and yesterday there was through a cordon.Video footage posted on country where lockdown restrictions do outbreak, with nearly 92 000 Covid- heavy congestion on the roads and the social media showed water cannon also not apply, such as Brittany and Lyon, related deaths, according to the data trains as some Parisians got out while being deployed. were reportedly fully booked hours before compiled by Johns Hopkins University in they could to non-lockdown zones. “This is not what a peaceful protest the measures were due to come into the US. Many in France find the bureaucratic looks like,” police tweeted (in German). effect. The new lockdown measures are set approach of the government annoying,if Protesters were also detained during Traffic jams were reported on several to last at least four weeks. Paris and its predictable. Turkey pulls out of Istanbul convention TURKEY has abandoned an The pact seeks to prevent, prosecute Turkey’s decision was described as because it compromises the protection of international accord designed to and eliminate domestic violence. “devastating” for efforts to combat women in Turkey, across Europe and protect women, drawing protests However,Turkish conservatives argue domestic violence by the head of beyond,” Secretary General Marija from campaigners. its principles of gender equality and non- Europe’s top human rights body, the Pejcinovic Buric said. It signed the Council of Europe’s discrimination on grounds of sexual Council of Europe. In Istanbul, people gathered for a convention ten years ago at its launch in orientation undermine family values “This move is a huge setback to these demonstration under the slogan “You’ll the Turkish city of Istanbul. and promote homosexuality. efforts and all the more deplorable never walk alone”. On social media, Turkey’s minister for family, labour and social policies, Zehra Zumrut, said women’s rights were protected by the country’s constitution. She did not give a reason for withdrawing from the Istanbul Convention, which is the world’s first binding treaty to prevent domestic violence. Gokce Gokcen, deputy chairperson of Turkey’s opposition Republican People’s Party, tweeted that abandoning the convention meant “keeping women [as] second class citizens and letting them be killed”. How big a problem is domestic violence in Turkey? Ms Selcuk told the official Anadolu news agency that the authorities would continue their “fight against violence with the principle of zero tolerance”. According to Turkey’s We Will Stop Femicide Platform, at least 300 women were murdered in the country last year but the number could be even greater, with dozens more found dead in Protesters turned out in Istanbul yesterday under the slogan ‘You’ll never walk alone’. suspicious circumstances. The Barbados Advocate Sunday March 21, 2021 • 19

Mumbai to roll out compulsory testing in crowded places THE Indian city of It has seen more than Mumbai is to roll out 11.5 million cases of mandatory coronavirus infections so coronavirus tests in far – and the number has crowded places as the been steadily climbing for country grapples with weeks as the country a rise in infections. scrambles to vaccinate its The local government population and identify said rapid tests would be highly contagious variants done randomly in areas of the disease. Coronavirus infections have been rising steadily across India for several weeks. such as shopping centres In Mumbai, a and train stations. coronavirus hotspot in the officials said. covered by individuals. However, research Infections started to dip A refusal to be tested western state of The commissioner of the Mumbai officials did not shows these tests are less at the start of 2021, but will “amount to an Maharashtra, 2 982 local authority told India specify what action would reliable than other types doctors have blamed a offence", it said. people have contracted the Today that people should be taken against those and sometimes produce fresh wave on poor India recorded 40 953 disease in the past 24 “be ready for the swab who refuse to have tests. incorrect results. adherence to restrictions. new Covid cases hours. test” whenever they enter The local authority said India has recorded the In recent weeks yesterday, the biggest The rapid tests will be a busy area in Mumbai. it would use rapid antigen third-highest number of Maharashtra, which has daily jump for nearly four mandatory in crowded The tests will be carried tests (RATs), a type of test infections, and the fourth- long been a virus hotspot, months. A total 159 000 places such as shopping out for free – except those that detects the presence highest number of deaths, has accounted for people have died with the centres and train stations at shopping centres, of proteins unique to the of any country in the the majority of new disease. from March 22, city where the costs will be coronavirus. world. infections. Two men sentenced to death for motorway rape A COURT in Pakistan has Thousands of people sentenced two men to across Pakistan took part death for a rape which in protests last year, triggered public outrage. demanding justice and Abid Mehli and Shafqat better protection of Ali came across a women Pakistani-French woman According to the and her two children complaint registered with stranded on a motorway the police by one of the near Lahore after running woman’s relatives, the car out of petrol. was broken into by two The men broke into men in their early to mid- their car,robbed them and 30s who stole money and raped the woman in front jewellery she had on her. of her children. They raped her in front of Later comments by a her two children in a policeman, who nearby field, and then questioned why the escaped. woman had been out late Police say the woman on her own, led to mass was traumatised, Up to 100mm (four inches) of rain is forecast for Sydney. protests. although she did provide Yesterday, a special them with some basic court in the eastern city descriptions of her Australia warned of ‘life-threatening’ flash floods of Lahore convicted Abid attackers. Mehli and Shafqat Ali of The next day the most EMERGENCY authorities of a house being swept Cordeaux and Avon dams. “dangerous conditions” gang rape, kidnapping, senior police official in in Australia are warning away. "We are in uncharted that can change quite robbery and terrorism Lahore, Umer Sheikh, of “life threatening” flash Warragamba dam in territory,”water expert Ian quickly. offences. appeared in front of the floods as torrential rains Sydney, the city’s main Wright at Western Sydney People in Sydney have Their lawyer said they media and implied that batter parts of the water source, has begun to University told outlet had to be rescued from would appeal against the she had been partly to country’s east coast. overflow for the first time News.com.au, saying rising flood waters decision, according to the blame. He questioned why Dozens of people have since 2016, and many more people live “If you don’t need to AFP news agency. she had not taken a busier been rescued from WaterNSW warns others next to Warragamba dam travel, if you don’t need to On September 9, 2020, road, given that she had floodwaters, and residents are also expected to spill than during previous head out today, this is the the woman – whose name been alone with her in many low-lying over. flooding. day to stay at home,” Ms has not been publicly children, or checked her communities of New South Up to 100mm (four Sydney residents posted Imielska was quoted as released – ran out of fuel fuel before departing. Wales have been ordered inches) of rain is forecast pictures on social media of saying by the Sydney on a motorway leading out In several TV to leave their homes. for Sydney,and as much as flooded roads and rising Morning Herald. of Lahore. Her two appearances he reiterated Police say hundreds of 300mm for the lower Blue waters nears their homes. More storms are forecast children were with her. these points, also adding people have flocked to Mountains, west of the city. Agata Imielska from the in the coming days, and She called her relatives that the woman, who is a evacuation centres in Warragamba dam has Bureau of Meteorology parts of eastern Australia in Gujranwala who resident of France, areas north of the city of started to spill.With heavy warned of localised intense could receive up to a metre advised her to call the seemed to be operating Sydney. rainfall persisting, we are rainfall and damaging of rain in the space of just motorway emergency under the impression Major roads have been also expecting to see spills winds, saying the public a week, the BBC’s Phil numbers and also set off Pakistan was as safe as shut. Footage has emerged at Nepean, Cataract, should be aware of Mercer in Sydney reports. to help her. France. 20 • Sunday March 21, 2021 The Barbados Advocate

International pressure Mourners line Tanzania streets on Myanmar generals grows as protesters at ex-President Magufuli funeral MOURNERS have who at times denied the leader – the Ethiopian after a number of senior march, one killed lined the streets of virus affected Tanzania. presidency is a largely politicians died from the Tanzania’s capital Dar Magufuli was the son of ceremonial role – and joins virus, he conceded it was OPPONENTS of and social media. es Salaam to pay their a peasant farmer and went a short list of women on circulating in Tanzania. Myanmar’s coup protested Hundreds marched in last respects to on to became Tanzania’s the continent to have run Known as the again on Saturday and the town of Monywa and ex-President John president in 2015. their countries. “bulldozer", before the international pressure burned a copy of the 2008 Magufuli who died last Some residents wept The government pandemic Magufuli was grew on the military junta constitution, which was week. and threw flowers on the announced on Wednesday praised for his no- to halt its repression of drafted under military His successor Samia coffin which was pulled by that Magufuli had died nonsense approach and democracy supporters, supervision and limits the Suluhu Hassan led the a military vehicle from a heart condition hailed for his anti- with Asian neighbours powers of elected civilians, procession, with the coffin yesterday. after he had been missing corruption stance and his joining Western countries the Irrawaddy news portal draped in the national flag President Samia, who from public for several distinct dislike for wasting in condemning lethal force. reported. taken to the Uhuru was sworn into office on weeks. money. A young man was shot The spokesman for the Stadium to lie in state Friday,led the government His position on On Friday President and killed in one of the junta was not available for Opposition politicians procession in which many coronavirus ranged from Samia spoke of the “heavy most turbulent comment but has say that Magufuli, 61, had wore black or green and stating it did not exist in load” on her shoulders and neighbourhoods of the previously said security contracted Covid-19, but yellow to represent the Tanzania to saying the urged for the “burying of main city of Yangon, a forces have used force only this has not been colours of the ruling party. country had beaten the differences” and unity resident and media when necessary. confirmed. She is Africa’s only pandemic through prayer. during the mourning reported, taking the death UN Secretary-General He was a Covid sceptic current female national However, in February, period. toll since the February 1 Antonio Guterres on coup to 238, according to a Friday condemned what tally by the Assistance he called the military’s Association for Political continuing brutal violence Prisoners activist group. and urged a unified The bloodshed has not international response. quelled public anger over UN rapporteur Tom the return of military rule, Andrews called for the ouster of the elected sanctions in response to government and the the generals’ “ruthless” detention of its leader, attacks on people. “The Aung San Suu Kyi. world must respond by However, some activists cutting their access to say they have had to adapt money and weapons,” he tactics. wrote on Twitter. “We protest where there Authorities have are no police or military, tightened restrictions on then when we hear they’re internet services, making coming, we disperse information increasingly quickly,” campaigner Kyaw difficult to verify,and have Min Htike told Reuters clamped down on private from Dawei in the south media. before he and others staged Facebook has banned all a brief rally outside the pages linked to the town centre. military over guidelines on “We’ll protest any way inciting violence. On we can until our revolution Saturday, Twitter said it prevails.” suspended the information Some groups gather at ministry’s page under the night with candles and company’s “platform placards, then melt away manipulation and spam after taking photographs. policy”. People also stage The ministry had been “unmanned” protests,with posting news daily on rows of placards with Twitter. Mourners gathered in Dar es Salaam as President Magufuli’s body was transported to lie in state. messages like “We will Western countries have never stop until we get repeatedly condemned the democracy” set up on a coup and the violence. street. Asian neighbours, who On Saturday, dozens of have for years avoided Lions found dead in Queen demonstrators gathered in criticising each other,have the second city of also begun speaking out. Mandalay. Several were Indonesian President injured when a vehicle Joko Widodo,in some of the Elizabeth National Park drove into them and when strongest comments yet by police fired rubber bullets, a regional leader, said on SIX lions have been found “cannot rule out illegal He added that nature community work in our a city news portal reported. Friday the violence should dead and dismembered wildlife trafficking”. tourism is an important protected areas,” he said. It was not clear why the stop immediately and he after a suspected An investigation has part of Uganda’s economy, There have been a vehicle hit the protesters. would ask Brunei, the poisoning in one of now been launched, with contributing about ten per number of previous There were small chair of the Association of Uganda’s most famous conservationists working cent of its GDP, and plays incidents where lions in protests in other towns, Southeast Asian Nations, parks. with local police at the a vital role in the Queen Elizabeth National including Kyaukme and to call an urgent meeting. The lions were found in scene. conservation of animals. Park were believed to have Hsipaw in the northeast, Malaysian Prime Queen Elizabeth National These particular lions “UWA strongly been poisoned. Kawlin in the north, Hpa- Minister Muhyiddin Park with their heads and are known for their unique condemns the illegal In April 2018, 11 lions – an and Myawaddy in the Yassin said he was paws hacked off, and their ability to climb trees. killing of wildlife because including eight cubs – east, Labutta in the appalled by the persistent bodies surrounded by In a statement, UWA’s it does not only impact were found dead after a Irrawaddy river delta, use of lethal violence dead vultures, officials communications manager negatively on our tourism suspected poisoning.A Myeik in the south and the against unarmed civilians. said. Bashir Hangi said they as a country, but also similar incident led to the central town of Yay Oo, Singapore has also The Uganda Wildlife were “saddened” by the revenue generation, which deaths of five lions in May according to news portals expressed its disapproval. Authority (UWA) said it killings. supports conservation and 2010. 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Chelston Brathwaite launches “Memories of China”

A book that sheds light on the role of this Asian country in the 21st century

an Jose(IICA) – Chelston Agriculture (IICA) between attendance at a traditional Brathwaite was 2002 and 2010. On ending his wedding, his meeting with SBarbados’ Ambassador to term at the helm of the President Xi Jinping, and China for four years and has organization, he was named visits to Tiananmen Square, shared his experiences in a Director General Emeritus by the Great Wall of China and book that offers an essential delegates from 33 countries in the famous archaeological site, view of the current reality of the Americas, due to his the Terracotta Warriors. the Asian giant and its social, contribution to agriculture and Brathwaite stresses the need economic and political impact the improvement of rural life to understand the recent on the 21st century world, as in the hemisphere. economic, social and political seen through the eyes of our “My stay in China”, process of China. region. explained Brathwaite, “did not “In this challenging world of The attractive personal just teach me about China. I the 21st century”, he account, as Caribbean as it is also learned that we in maintains, “the success of universal, assists in Barbados, and probably in the China in building a understanding the Caribbean, are at the start of a ‘moderately prosperous’ society transformation and long journey – a journey to for its people and in lifting modernization of a country understand the world of the millions of people out of Chelston Brathwaite – the IICA Director General from 2002 that over just a few decades 21st century. This is a world poverty over the last 35 years and 2010 – who later served as Ambassador to China for his became the number two that is increasingly diverse has become a beacon of country, Barbados, provides an essential view of the economy in the world. and complex, in which hope and a source of economic rise of the People’s Republic of China from a In his book, Brathwaite, who development and inspiration”. perspective that is at once Caribbean and universal. was the representative of modernization are not confined Barbados to China between to North America and Western 2014 and 2017, attempts to Europe but are taking place in dispel the myths and many nations of the developing misunderstandings that world. A world in which Asian abound about China in the countries, led by China, are western world. becoming substantial players As such, the decision to write in the economy, politics and and publish Memories of China affairs at the international was based on the belief that level”. the opportunity to live for four Brathwaite does not adopt years in the most populous any ideological position in his country in the world is a book, nor does he assess the privilege that not many people advantages of disadvantages of have and that the fascinating different government systems; experiences lived and lessons he relates what he saw, heard learned should be shared. and read during his experience One of the reasons that in China. His extraordinary inspired him to write the book experience is shared in a text was the realization that his where he pours out his own countrymen who visited China thoughts about what he for short periods would admit observed, while also leaving that they were leaving with a the readers room for completely different view of the interpretation. Asian country than the one He relates visits to different they had upon their arrival. regions in China – including Prior to being the second Beijing, Shanghai, Hong Kong, resident Barbadian Tianjin, Fuzhou, Xi’an and Ambassador to China, Suzhou – providing a snapshot Brathwaite was Director of the history and culture of General of the Inter-American the country. Institute for Cooperation on The author recalls his

‘I also learned that we in Barbados, and probably in the Caribbean, are at the start of a long journey – a journey to understand the world of the 21st century...’ He relates visits to different regions in China – including Beijing, Shanghai, Hong Kong, Tianjin, Fuzhou, Xi’an and Suzhou – providing a snapshot of the history and culture of the country. 22 • Sunday March 21, 2021 The Barbados Advocate

Strange flavours of hot cross buns

ot cross buns are common during the period of Lent. But Hot Cross Bun Ice-Cream? Hsome countries are putting an If bacon-covered hot cross buns and unusual twist on this traditional food hot cross buns flavoured liquors are eaten around Good Friday. not appealing, what about ice-cream? In Australia, the hot cross bun is For Easter, one company created a hot served with Parmesan cheese and cross bun chocolate flavoured ice- piped Vegemite crosses on top. cream popsicle with biscuit pieces. Vegemite or yeast extract is made from malt extract, B vitamins, and A Good Friday Favourite salt. In the United Kingdom, some hot In the past, hot cross buns were cross buns contain plant-based eaten only on Good Friday. But some protein. Other versions feature people eat them throughout the year. shellfish, corned beef, and bacon. This baked bun is still popular in the United Kingdom, New Zealand, Traditionally a Sweet Spiced Bun Australia, South Africa, and India. A The hot cross bun is thought of as a hot cross bun, a semi-sweet bun is sweet bun. But commercially a few made with yeast, spices, and raisins Get creative with your hot cross buns. brands are sold in flavours of apple and decorated with icing. and cinnamon, rhubarb and custard, However, for many Christians, the Christmas and Easter as it was chocolate and orange, raspberry and An Interesting History cross on the buns represents the associated with Catholic superstition. white chocolate and some recipes also From the times of Egyptians, crucifixion of Christ with the term Other strange superstitions included have chocolate chips and mocha. Food Greeks, Romans, there were some “hot cross bun” not being used until baking hot cross buns on Good Friday producers have taken a step further by versions of the Hot Cross bun recipe in 1733. which meant that they would stay transforming this solid into a liquid. existence. The first sign of the cross In England, a Protestant Queen, fresh year-round, protect a ship from One version of the hot cross bun is a appeared in the history of Saxons who Elizabeth I created a law that peril and homes from fire. In some gin liquor flavoured with nutmeg, marked their buns to celebrate a restricted the production of hot cross cases, hot cross buns were used to heal cinnamon, cloves, and ginger. pagan goddess of fertility and spring. buns. They could only be eaten during the sick. Losing COVID pounds without going to the gym LOSING weight is not an easy task and with lockdowns andcurfews, it can be challenging to schedule a time to work out especially if you are someone who likes to go to the gym. But not having access to the gym does not mean that you become a resident couch potato and succumb to the idea of having a bloated gut or “gas baby”. No, take the time to analyse your weaknesses and create a plan that will help you burn calories and live a healthier lifestyle.

Look in Your Pantry, Fridge or Cupboard The reason people find it so difficult to lose weight is right in front of them. Take a look at the food choices you have made. Do you stock up on sugary cereals, candy bars, chips and canned foods? What about your freezer, do you like processed hotdogs, hamburgers, nuggets, and frozen treats? What about your crisper, do you like to buy fresh It is important to use the equipment or resources at home and find creative ways to work out. fruits and vegetables? The thing is that the foods we say as simple as eating two eggs or having a road to fitness. But it is important to use taste good are high in sugar, fat, and bowl of quinoa with some fruit. For the equipment or resources at home and Start An Online Fitness Community salt. The carbonated drinks and sweets lunch ensure your fill up on some find creative ways to work out. YouTube It helps to have people to motivate you are made up of empty calories and this veggies with lean protein, chicken, fish, has thousands of workout videos, from on your journey to better health. These is easily converted to weight gain. The or peas like lentils. Another important yoga to weight training. Although many individuals might have similar key is not to go cold turkey but to resist tip is to eat healthy snacks in between people may not have exercising challenges as it relates to limited access buying too many processed foods while meals, so a banana, berries, apples are equipment, they might have a skipping to fitness equipment or having an increasing fresh fruits and vegetables.If good snacks or a handful of almonds can rope, hand weights, and clear space to inadequate exercising environment. junk food is not in the house, you will help curb hunger. Remember to eat your exercise. Some people can get creative With platforms like Zoom, Google Duo not be tempted to snack on it. Also, largest meal in the morning and end and make hand weights by using plastic and other virtual meeting spaces, it is remember to try to avoid ordering fast your day with a light meal probably bottles filled with sand. People can try to easy to connect with others. WhatsApp food from home as it is difficult to know with a small protein shake, yogurt, or walk around the neighbourhood, a is another cool way to share diet tips, how many calories you are taking in and multi-grain crackers with low-fat couple of times to add that extra cardio. recipes and workouts with your fitness the level of salt and sugar in these cheese. Create a workout plan, set a goal, and friends. Everyone should know that one foods. find the equipment or instruction to day, they will be able to return to their To make a change in your diet keep it Make Exercising From Home Fun carry it out. The hardest part comes usual routine but until then it is simple and ensure you have plenty of For some people, the inability to go to when you have to keep motivated during important to stay the course, eat protein in the morning and this could be the gym can disrupt their routine and this new chapter of self-improvement. healthily, exercise, and stay positive. The Barbados Advocate Sunday March 21, 2021 •23

Breaking barriers with Down Syndrome arch is the Month of the Disabled, and Mevery Sunday Homemakers has been highlighting famous individuals who persevered and accomplished greatness in spite of their disabilities. In honour of World Down Syndrome Day today, which is celebrated March 21 every year, we will be showcasing three people with this condition, who have broken barriers and shattered stereotypes: Australian professional model Madeline Stuart; actor Zack Gottsagen; and Sujeet Desai, an accomplished musician.

Madeline Stuart – Supermodel Madeline Stuart is widely regarded as the first professional model with Down syndrome. Born November 13, 1996 Zack Gottsagen presenting at the 2020 Oscars with Shia Madeline is a model from LaBeouf. Madeline Stuart at New York Fashion Week in 2015. Brisbane, Australia. Madeline notably, has been dubbed by Dubai, Mercedes Benz Fashion marks Gottsagen’s acting with Down syndrome. Sujeet 2015, he became the first the press as not only a Week China, Birmingham debut, which follows a has mastered seven person with Down syndrome supermodel, but “the world’s Fashion Week, Sunshine Coast wrestling-obsessed fan named instruments: Bb and bass to perform at the prestigious most famous model with Down Fashion Festival, and dozens Zack with Down Syndrome clarinet, alto saxophone, Carnegie Hall, where he syndrome”. of others globally. who leaves his assisted living violin, piano, trumpet, and received a standing ovation. The Australian model She has been featured in facility for an adventure, and drums. In June 2001, he He has received a President’s became the second person leading publications; Vogue, ends up forging an unlikely graduated from high school Award in Singapore, Dubai with Down syndrome to walk Cosmopolitan, Woman’s Day, friendship with a fisherman, with honours and in May and Trinidad and has at NYFW in 2015, and has Women’s Weekly, New York played by LaBeouf, also on the 2003, he graduated from the performed for audiences in 40 become a catwalk fixture ever Times, Elle, Marie Claire, run. Berkshire Hills Music states and 15 countries. In since. People, paper and Cleo, to According to the Los Angeles Academy in Massachusetts 2011, Sujeet received Global She also recently started her name a few. Times, when Gottsagen, 34, after a two-year residential Down Syndrome Foundation’s own fashion line, 21 Reasons was born with Down post-secondary study in Music most prestigious honour, the Why, named for the anamoly Zack Gottsagen – Actor syndrome, his mom Shelley and Human Services. Quincy Jones Exceptional of chromosome 21 in those Zack Gottsagen has starred was told to put him in an After graduation, Sujeet Advocacy Award, for his with Down syndrome. in multiple films, but “The institution because experts worked as a teacher’s aide for incredible talents and for Madeline has modeled in Peanut Butter Falcon” is his said he would never walk or an elementary school music being an inspirational role New York Fashion Week, Paris best known to date. He made talk. She refused and he’s been department and continues to model. Fashion Week, London history when he and his co- defying the odds ever since. introduce music to audiences Besides music, Sujeet has a Fashion Week, Art Hearts star, Shia LaBeouf, presented though his volunteer work. 3rd Dan Black Belt in Tae Fashion Week, Style Fashion the Oscar for Best Live-Action Sujeet Desai – Musician Sujeet has received Kwon Do and is currently Week, Melange Fashion Week, Short Film in February. Sujeet Desai is an numerous awards for his training towards 4th Dan. Caspian Fashion, Runway “The Peanut Butter Falcon” accomplished musician born musical accomplishments. In (LS) DOWN SYNDROME FACTS • Down Syndrome is the most commonly occurring genetic condition associated with developmental disabilities. In every 800 to 1,000 live births is one child with Down syndrome, representing approximately 4 - 5 births per year in Barbados alone, with boys outnumbering girls 3-1.

• Down syndrome is the term for a set of cognitive and physical symptoms that can result from having an extra copy or part of a copy of chromosome 21.

• Down syndrome is the most frequent chromosomal cause of mild to moderate intellectual disability, and it occurs in all ethnic and economic groups.

• The degree of intellectual disability in people with Down syndrome varies but is usually mild to moderate. Generally, children with Down syndrome reach key developmental milestones later than other children.

• This condition brings with it a number of challenges, including heart disease and a greater risk of leukemia Sujeet Desai plays seven instruments and is the first musician with Down syndrome to play (Source: Barbados Council for the Disabled) at Carnegie Hall. 24 • Sunday March 21, 2021 The Barbados Advocate

Here Legall illustrates the power and strength of this hard-working cane cutter in this striking portrait, “The Barbadian artist Neville Legall captures life on Cheapside. Reaper”. Celebrating women and City life By Krystal Penny Bowen cannot ignore,” states Legall. and urban Barbados. He has With over two decades in the Barbadian artist Neville Legall illustrated the moments of ver the past few months, creative industry, Legall’s work women who sell their goods on one prolific Barbadian is featured locally and dedicated much of his work to changed over the last thirty the street, scenes of the market, Oartist, Neville Legall has regionally.Two highlights rural streets and landmarks in years. Many urban homes in and the interaction of women treated his followers and fans within his work are his Bridgetown. Scenes of the City St.Michael have also with women. Legall told this on social media to a special extensive collection of scenes of include Martindale’s Road, disappeared as owners died, publication that during his “virtual showcase” of his past Bridgetown of the past and Suttle Street, Reed Street, the structures were abandoned or upbringing, women played an work which included Barbadian women within Careenage, Cheapside, and gone due to new concrete integral part in his life and he Bridgetown and Barbadian urban and rural communities. James Street to name a few. structures, or commercial likes to give them the women. His colour palette is vibrant, changes in the landscape. representation and recognition His love of Barbados is Iconic Bridgetown warm, and bright despite that they deserve. evident from the artist’s Recently, the Barbadian capturing simple chattel Celebrating Caribbean and To see his work, Legall is on statement on his website, “I artist spoke to Homemakers houses, unique architecture Barbadian Women Twitter and Facebook as seek to capture the essence of about his work and the and still, subtle moments of Legall also celebrates the Neville Legall, Instagram at Caribbean island life and appreciation he has received urban existence. One noted contribution of women to Oluyemi74, and on the culture. The opulent light and from his fans and admirers. element is the many shops and Barbadian society. Many of his websites, www.thebarbadosarts radiant colours of the region Although Legall was raised in businesses that have art pieces feature the mothers, council.com and www.artgallery trigger an impulse which I the countryside, he has disappeared as Bridgetown aunts, and daughters of rural caribbean.com.

The image with women selling on the corner of James Street This is Neville Legall’s Fish Seller in Suttle Street the City – Bridgetown during the 1980s. is another captivating piece from the collection. The Barbados Advocate Sunday March 21, 2021 • 25

Inside Rihanna’s new US$13.8M home

ver the years, owner of a US$13.8 million Rihanna has proven mansion in Beverly Hills. Oherself to be a Call the out-of-sight celebrity of many talents. property a literal hidden From her acclaimed music gem. Tucked away in the career to the success of her mountains, the property is fashion and beauty ventures located in a sloping cul-de- Rihanna just shelled out US$13.75 million for a Beverly Hills oasis. – her lingerie label Savage x sac, surrounded by walls Fenty was recently valued at and tall hedges that make it a jaw-dropping US$1 billion invisible from the street. – the Barbadian pop star is Not that surrounding a modern mogul, and always residents will be attempting one to watch. And while to peer into her new home Rihanna was a no-show at either – neighbours living this year’s Grammys, her on the same street include absence might be because Rihanna’s FourFiveSeconds she was flexing her skills in collaborator Sir Paul yet another trade: real McCartney, who’ll likely find estate. himself invited to the lavish That’s right – Rihanna is residence. somewhat of an With its white hardwood architectural enthusiast. A floors and black metal- multi-million dollar complex trimmed roof, the mansion is in the Hollywood Hills, a Los a contemporary twist on the Angeles Condo, a holiday farmhouse aesthetic. Lush home in Barbados, and her verdant surrounds highlight main dwelling in Los the elegant simplicity of the Angeles’ luxurious ‘The monochromatic exterior, Century’ skyscraper are just while inside, the home some of the properties under exudes glamour. her belt. Now, the star has added another, the new HOME on Next Page

An overhead view of the house.

The kitchen features two marble islands. The master suite boasts panoramic views of the mountains. 26 • Sunday March 21, 2021 The Barbados Advocate

The master bathroom opens to the outdoors.

A section of the fitness area. Incredible design HOME from Page 25 master bedroom will give Visitors are welcomed into Rihanna an eagle’s view of the dwelling via the foyer, Coldwater Canyon and the passing through the glass Santa Monica mountains. The entrance to greet the giant walk-in closet is also the stuff bull sculpture overlooking the of dreams, so spacious that central courtyard. it’s virtually a room on its A pool, spa and firepit are own. The living room, just some of the features meanwhile, is perfect for sitting beyond the house’s al entertaining guests, with a fresco terrace. colour palette that makes the The kitchen is adorned with space perpetually ready for gold and brass fixtures, the evening – muted green boasting two countertops walls, a black, brass-accented crafted entirely from white bar, and bookshelves built The expansive bar room with built-in bookshelves. veined marble, while the into the walls.

The formal living room. The formal dining room. The Barbados Advocate Sunday March 21, 2021 • 27

Celebrating the Feast of St. Patrick and St. Joseph oman Catholics in Barbados wasted Rno time in returning to the pews after a prolonged period of online worship due to the COVID-19 pandemic. On Monday 15th March, the Barbados Government relaxed some of the restrictions churches and schools. Bishop of Bridgetown allowing churches to St. Patrick’s Day was and said she looked reopen their doors to as also a special day for forward to greeting him many as 75 persons for Administrator of the in-person at his normal services and Cathedral, Fr. Vibert Episcopal Ordination. Masses. Stephens, who marked Roman Catholics The timing of the the 24th anniversary of ended the week with the Government’s decision his ordination to the Feast of St. Joseph on could not be any better priesthood. At the Mass, Friday 19th March and This screenshot shows Governor-General of Barbados Her Excellency Dame for Catholics since on he expressed his again entered their Sandra Mason, Bishop-Elect and Apostolic Administrator Fr. Neil Scantlebury, Wednesday, 17th March, gratitude to all who had places of worship to and Archbishop Jason Gordon during a virtual meeting on the Zoom platform. the Diocese of helped him in his celebrate the life of the Bridgetown was able to ministry. He said at man who was the celebrate the Feast of St. difficult times during his husband of Mary and Patrick, the patron saint priestly journey, it was foster-father of Jesus. of its Cathedral at his faith and the support Bishop-Elect Neil led Jemmott’s Lane. Bishop- and love of members of three days of reflection Elect and Apostolic the church that had kept on St. Joseph in Administrator Fr. Neil him strong. preparation for the feast Scantlebury was the The Episcopal day. He encouraged main celebrant at the Ordination of Bishop- Barbadian men to take thanksgiving Mass, Elect Neil was originally note of the qualities of St. which also marked the set for the March 17th Joseph, who rose to his 122nd anniversary of the Feast of St. Patrick but role and responsibility as dedication of the rebuilt had to be postponed due husband and father. He St. Patrick’s church. to the restrictions placed said St. Joseph was a St. Patrick, on churches. However, he protector, provider, and a patron saint of Ireland, had a big moment that hardworking man who was born in Roman very Wednesday when he obeyed the will of God. Britain in the late 4th paid a virtual courtesy Bishop-Elect Neil said century; he was call to the Governor- there was no better male kidnapped at the age of General of Barbados, Her figure for men to emulate 16 and taken to Ireland Excellency Dame Sandra than St. Joseph; he was a as a slave. He escaped Mason. He was man who was always slavery and as a free man introduced via Zoom by there for his family – his he returned to Ireland. Archbishop Charles wife and child. He is credited with Jason Gordon, Bishop The Roman Catholic bringing Christianity to Emeritus of Bridgetown. Diocese is looking the people of Ireland. By The Governor-General forward to more and the time of his death on expressed her joy at more people returning to Fr. Vibert Stephens who celebrated his 24th Anniversary to the priesthood is March 17, 461, he had meeting the soon-to-be church as it makes the seen in the photo receiving a Blessing from Bishop-Elect and Apostolic established monasteries, first Barbadian Catholic journey to Easter. Administrator Fr. Neil Scantlebury.

Bishop-Elect Fr. Neil Scantlebury prays before the statue of St.Joseph during Mass at St.Patrick’s Bishop-Elect Fr. Neil Scantlebury (left) and Deacon George Waithe pray before a statue of St.Joseph Roman Catholic Cathedral on the Feast day of during Mass at the St.Patrick’s Roman Catholic Cathedral on the Feast Day of St.Joseph. St.Joseph. 28 • Sunday March 21, 2021 The Barbados Advocate

ARIES (March 21-April 19). LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). The Approaching routines in new HOROSCOPES natural world is calling to you. ways will help get you out of Getting out in the fresh air, going a negative rut. Even baking a on family walks and exploring the cake is preferable to tidying. Bring a little warmth and great outdoors will feel healing. Do anything to fun into your home and family life. Listen to music, brighten your mood and uplift your energy. paint a drab room or rearrange the furniture. SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). Increased TAURUS (April 20-May 20). Take time out of your responsibilities are starting to make you nervous. busy schedule to relax and recharge. Even a busy Having plans to work towards and structure within person like you needs to relax occasionally. Accept this will help you feel more organised and limit stress. any help that is offered and refuse to accept any SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). Your determined more assignments. attitude is the secret to your professional success. GEMINI (May 21-June 21). Performing a random act Someone in power is impressed with your skills and of kindness for a stranger will have surprising your leadership ability. Take advantage of an offer consequences. An offer or opportunity will make you while you have the chance. feel better about the future.You have a natural gift for CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). Make more time for motivating and inspiring others. a pet or youngster. Life is challenging but this does CANCER (June 22-July 22). Your boss or someone not mean you can't take a few hours off for relaxation. in authority is monitoring your progress. Demonstrate Quality moments shared with someone special will your enthusiasm for your work and you will attract the help cheer you up. Your family and close friends are right kind of attention. more precious to you than gold. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). You should not feel guilty AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). You're wasting a lot of just because you need to take a break from your mental energy weighing the pros and cons. If you usual routines and activities. Find a hobby that helps don't make your mind up soon, you will miss the boat make life more bearable. Looking at the night sky will altogether. Flip a coin if this is what it might take to give you a sense of peace and tranquillity. get you to act one way or another. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). Your emotions are in PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). Some people have turmoil. You may not have realised how sensitive you been getting away with shirking their responsibilities feel until a friend or relative pushes your buttons. for too long. You don't like to make waves and that's Their thoughtless remarks will cut you to the core but why you've done your best to cover for them. Insist are you taking offense when none is intended? now that everyone does their fair share. Bible Challenge 1.) Better is _____, and he that exalteth his quietness therewith, gate seeketh destruc- than an house full of tion. sacrifices with strife. A. life A. a dry morsel B. much gain B. a submissive wife C. not God C. a house without a D. transgression master D. starvation 4.) It is an honour for a man to cease from 2.) The beginning of strife: but _____ will strife is as _____: be meddling. therefore leave off A. a man of little under- contention, before it standing be meddled with. B. every fool A. the horse that breaks C. a contentious from the trot to a full woman gallop D. an unjust servant B. the first flakes of snow in a snowstorm 5.) Cast out _____, and C. when one putteth contention shall go the taper to the fire out; yea, strife and re- D. when one letteth out proach shall cease. water A. the doubter B. the infidel 3.) He loveth _____ C. the scorner

that loveth strife: and D. the beggar 3. D, 4. B, 5. C 5. B, 4. D, 3. , D 2. A, 1. Ans: The Barbados Advocate Sunday March 21, 2021 • 29

Country star Dolly Parton Idris Elba signs gets her own comic book NEW YORK – Country formats. the COVID-19 vaccina- multi-book deal singer Dolly Parton is Singer-songwriter, tion, rejigging her hit getting her own comic actress and business- song “Jolene” with the ACTOR Idris Elba like, I’m trying to stay book, the latest addition woman Parton, who has word “vaccine” as she has signed a global with it when we’re not to TidalWave Comics’ 11 Grammy Awards urged others to do the multi-book deal with gigging now. So I’ve got “Female Force” series under her belt, has sold same. HarperCollins for a se- some really cool music dedicated to inspirational more than 100 million A $1 million donation ries of children’s books. coming, been working women. records since releasing from the singer last year Idris Elba has added with Franky Wah on a The 22-page “Female her first album in 1967. helped fund early-stage author to his curriculum tune I’m looking forward Force: Dolly Parton” will Earlier this month, the research by Vanderbilt vitae after signing a to droppin’. I’ve got a bit be released on March 31, 75-year-old shared a University in Nashville, global multi-book deal of a banger; I don’t want in print and digital video of herself getting Tennessee with Moderna with HarperCollins for a to say too much, but me, on its COVID-19 vaccine, series of children’s books. Megan Thee Stallion mRNA-1273. The 48-year-old actor, and Davido that’s “Writing about Dolly DJ, producer, songwriter, coming. Shout out to was a joy,” writer Michael and rapper is set to pub- the fanatics,” he said. Frizell said in a state- lish picture books and Elba has previously ment. fiction penned with his Idris Elba. teamed up with grime “Her creativity, philan- writing partner Robyn star Wiley, Grammy thropy and humanity are Charteris, who was an Executive publisher at Award-winning dance- legendary.” episode writer on chil- HarperCollins Children’s hall artiste Sean Paul Parton joins the likes dren’s television show Books, Ann-Janine and MC Kah-Lo on of former US first lady “Thomas the Tank Murtagh, commented, tracks. Michelle Obama, singer Engine’s Thomas & “From the outset, Idris As for his acting career, Cher, women’s rights Friends” and a scribe for had a very clear vision a Luther movie is said to campaigner Gloria United Kingdom soap of the characters and be in the pipeline. Steinem and nun Mother opera, “Crossroads”. stories he has imagined, The London-born star, Teresa in having a biog- The “Luther” star’s and is passionate about who plays DCI John raphical comic written stories are inspired by creating books that will Luther in the hit crime- about her. his teenage daughter appeal to all children.” drama series, confirmed “We’ve found a niche Isan, 19, whose mother The books will be he was working towards with our bio comics,” is Elba’s’ first wife, released in 2022. turning the TV show TidalWave publisher Kim Norgaard. Meanwhile, Elba into a feature-length Darren G. Davis said. “I feel privileged to recently let slip that film last summer. “There is a much wider have the opportunity to he’s teamed up with the He teased, “I’ve main- audience for sequential bring stories inspired by United States rap sensa- tained that I’d like to see storytelling than many my daughter to life with tion Megan Thee Stallion it come to a film. That’s have thought. These my incredible partner, and record producer what I think we’re readers are simply look- Robyn Charteris, and the Davido on an upcoming headed towards, a film. ing for something other powerhouse team at “banger”. I’m looking forward to than superheroes.” HarperCollins,” Elba “I’m doing more music, making that happen. It said in a statement. jam, you know what it’s is happening,” he said.

Grammy-winning R&B star Lizzo. Lizzo launches reality TV search for ‘big grrrls’ LOS ANGELES – US dancers and models to musician Lizzo is making perform with her on a reality TV series to find stage, and on the big women to join her on runway. stage. “Have you felt under- “It’s time to find my represented and under dream team of beauti- appreciated? THEN I’M fully talented big grrrls,” LOOKIN FOR YOU!,” the “Good As Hell” singer, Lizzo wrote on a three time Grammy Instagram. winner and role model Lizzo, who trained as a for body positivity, wrote classical flute player, had on her Instagram page a break-out year in 2019 on Friday. with hits like “Truth The reality series for Hurts” and “Juice” and Amazon Studios is the a role in the movie first in a deal between “Hustlers.” The rapper Lizzo and the streaming and R&B singer was platform that was an- named best new artist nounced last year, under at last year’s Grammy which she will develop Awards and Time maga- and produce TV series. zine’s 2019 entertainer Amazon said on Friday of the year. that the show will follow A release date and title Lizzo, 32, as she searches for the reality show have for dynamic, full-figured yet to be announced. 30 • Sunday March 21, 2021 The Barbados Advocate

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SSununddaayy A Addvvococatatee C Comicsomics The Barbados Advocate Sunday March 21, 2021 • 33 SPORTS West Indies captain Kraigg Brathwaite wants discipline and the right attitude from team By Corey Greaves Though only recently ap- net session as well as the Best- pointed at captain, Brathwaite of-the-Best game as it showed THE newly appointed West said he always saw himself as that the players are hungry for Indies captain, Kraigg a leader as he was an opening success and they have brought Brathwaite says discipline batsman and had to lead the the same intensity and atti- and the right attitude will batting team. Now he looks for- tude which took them to vic- be key for the West Indies ward to the challenge of the tory in Bangladesh into this se- as they take on Sri Lanka in new role as captain. ries’ preparations. the first Test match today Brathwaite has a clear plan As a team, Brathwaite said in Antigua. as to how he wishes the team to they have come together and Speaking at a virtual media go and the backbone of it is dis- gelled nicely together as most conference yesterday, cipline and attitude, which he of the team flew into Antigua Brathwaite said that once they kept reiterating throughout and stayed after the get discipline from the batting the media conference. Bangladesh tour. unit and the bowling unit then The win is the ultimate goal Antigua has been the place of he knows they will do well. and Brathwaite mentioned some memorable scores. It was It has been difficult to predict that they first have to take care the Antigua Recreation the West Indies’ performance of the small targets and then Ground that saw Brian Lara with the bat over the years as the big one will take care of it- score 400 runs. However, this it has been inconsistent, while self. time the Test match will be at the bowling unit has been per- He has already warned the the Sir Vivian Richards forming for some time now. team about getting complacent Stadium and Brathwaite says However in recent months and underestimating the Sri he believes that there will be there has been some resilience Lanka side as the limited overs some good scores in the Test showed by what has been a team completed a winning se- match as it looks like a good fragile middle order. ries in the T20 and the ODIs. cricket pitch. The victorious team from the But that is over. With some wondering how Bangladesh Test matches has “One of the first things I they will negate the spin at- been boosted by the return of stressed on was that the ODI tack of Sri Lanka, Brathwaite the World’s No. 1 all-rounder series is finished and the T20 is said that they just came from and former captain, Jason finished. We are not just going Bangladesh where they also Holder, as well as batsman to roll over them, we have to go faced a healthy diet of spin. West Indies Captain Kraigg Brathwaite Darren Bravo. These two are out there and fight with the “Sri Lanka may have more the only returning players to right attitude and a lot of dis- variety, but the guys are look- trust the plans.” one thing is going to be crucial the team as the selectors have cipline.” ing forward to the challenge Though the final combina- and that is the first hour of the shown faith in the players who The West Indies captain was and we have plans to go about tion of the team has not been game, no matter how the toss won the last Test tour. happy with what he saw in the each bowler and we have to decided, Brathwaite said that goes. Kohli leads from front, India clinch T20 series against England

AHMEDABAD, India – Virat strikers of the ball, Rohit looked England began their chase but Kohli led from the front as in sublime form, smashing five Dawid Malan (68) and Jos India prevailed in a high- sixes in his 34-ball blitz. Buttler (52) launched a spec- scoring decider, beating Ben Stokes ended the 94-run tacular assault to shrug off the England by 36 runs in the final stand with a leg-cutter which setback. Twenty20 International to Rohit chopped onto his stumps Malan, the top-ranked bats- complete a 3-2 series victory on while attempting a pull-shot. men in this format, roared back Saturday. Suryakumar Yadav belted 32 into form, forging a 130-run Rohit Sharma smashed 64 before Chris Jordan’s athleti- partnership with Buttler. and Kohli remained not out on cism and presence of mind sent Kumar returned to send back 80 to power India to 224-2, their him back. Buttler, and Shardul Thakur highest total against England Stationed at long on, Jordan dismissed Jonny Bairstow and after being put into bat. sprinted to his right to take a Malan in the same over to turn Dawid Malan and Jos Buttler running one-handed catch and the match on its head. struck half-centuries to fuel threw the ball to a grinning T Natarajan dismissed England’s chase before India’s Jason Roy just before momen- Stokes for 14 in the penulti- seam bowlers took the game tum took him over the ropes. mate over to effectively seal the away from them. Kohli, who had been watch- match in India’s favour and Earlier,Kohli passed a fitness ing the batting carnage from England finished on 188-8. test and promoted himself to the other end, accelerated in The teams now move to Pune open the innings with deputy company of Hardik Pandya where they will play a three- Rohit. who made a quickfire 39. match one-day series from One of the game’s cleanest Roy fell for a duck when Tuesday. Virat Kohli. 34 • Sunday March 21, 2021 The Barbados Advocate

Man City leave it late to beat Everton and reach Cup semis LIVERPOOL – Manchester City’s quadruple bid remained intact as late goals by Ilkay Gundogan and Kevin de Bruyne secured a 2-0 win at Everton in their FA Cup quarter-final clash on Saturday. Everton erected a blue wall for most of the game and managed to frustrate Pep Guardiola’s side until Gundogan stooped to head home in the 84th minute for his 16th goal of the season. Late substitute De Bruyne then made City’s passage safe with a clinical finish in the 90th minute. City dominated possession but Everton defended deep and their third-choice keeper Joao Virginia made some fine saves. The visitors’ patience was rewarded though as they joined Southampton in the semi-finals after the south-coast side earlier beat local rivals Bournemouth 3- 0 away. Manchester United visit Leicester City on Sunday with Chelsea hosting Sheffield United. Guardiola refuses to talk about City claiming an unprecedented clean sweep Kevin De Bruyne playing a game of football. of trophies this season but it is hard to ignore the fact that his side look aggressively,” Guardiola said. Raheem Sterling’s shot from a cross by hoping that all of his players return from unstoppable. “It was one of the toughest games we’ve Fernandinho. international duty ready to continue They are running away with the played in the last four months.” Phil Foden went close with a swerving City’s charge. Premier League title, face Tottenham City enjoyed 85 per cent possession in shot soon after before City finally found “Hopefully the (COVID-19) bubbles are Hotspur in the League Cup final next the opening 25 minutes, passing the ball a chink in Everton’s armour. controlled. I’m looking forward to month and are up against Borussia around in silky fashion without forcing It was tough on Virginia who made a everyone coming back safe,” he said. Dortmund in the Champions League last Virginia into any meaningful action. sensational save to tip Aymeric Laporte’s For Everton manager Carlo Ancelotti eight. Everton looked to play on the counter- effort against the crossbar but Gundogan he accepted that his side had been beaten Everton did their best to halt the City attack and went close to snatching the was alive to the opportunity and dived to by “the best team in the world". bandwagon with a disciplined defensive lead just before the interval when Yerry head in the rebound. “It was a good experience for us and display that drew praise from Guardiola. Mina’s glancing header was cleared by De Bruyne, who had replaced Sterling there are no regrets,” the Italian said. “It was a really tough game.We saw the Oleksander Zinchenko. after 80 minutes, then wrapped it up in “We have ten games in the league and we commitment from Everton, how focused City kept probing after the break and style after being played through by Rodri. want to fight for our position in Europe they were, they defended really Virginia made a great save to deny Guardiola’s only current concern is next season.” Chelsea owner ‘shocked’ by racist abuse of players CHELSEA owner Roman turnover of managers since he bought Abramovich says he is “shocked” by the club in 2003. The Blues have had 14 the racist abuse some of his players bosses since then but won 16 major receive. trophies, including five Premier League The Russian billionaire has vowed to do crowns, the Champions League and the all he can to stamp out the “evil” of racism Europa League twice. in football. “I think the trophies speak for Blues full-back Reece James was themselves and show what we have been racially abused on Instagram this year. able to achieve, and it’s my goal for us to “Racism, anti-Semitism, this is all the keep winning trophies and build for the same type of evil and should have no future,” Abramovich said. place on our world at this day and age,” “Chelsea has a very rich history, and I Abramovich, who is Jewish, told Forbes feel extremely fortunate to play a part in Magazine. that. The club was here before me and “Every time I get sent examples of will be here after me, but my job is to racist abuse that our players face, I am ensure we are as successful as shocked. It’s disgraceful that this is the we can be today, as well as build for the reality for not just our players, but for future. anyone targeted by this sort of abuse. “I think we are pragmatic in our “If we as a club can make a difference choices. And we are comfortable making in this area, in fighting anti-Semitism, the right changes at the right time to Abramovich has been Chelsea owner since 2003. racism and promoting tolerance, I am ensure we can achieve our long-term determined to stand behind it and ambitions. Those who join understand League Cup and reached the Champions received the same level of support as contribute in whatever way I can.” the objectives on the pitch and the League quarter-finals under Emma men’s football, the sport would obviously Abramovich has funded the club’s ‘No community.” Hayes. be equally successful on the business To Hate’ campaign which provides And Abramovich added that women’s “I see no reason why clubs wouldn’t side. education courses and also looks at football can be just as lucrative as the want to support women’s football and “And I think investment pays off. I dealing with all aspects of racism and men’s game if it is given the same provide the best possible opportunity for think their success demonstrates what discrimination, including creating a financial backing. them to succeed,” he said. can be achieved when you dedicate positive social media environment. Chelsea are Women’s Super League “For me, this is both about the resources and the right leadership. In on-field matters, the 54-year-old said champions and are top of this season’s principle, but also, women’s football has Emma Hayes has been remarkable in Chelsea’s success justified the high standings having already won the huge potential. If women’s football her work with the team.” The Barbados Advocate Sunday March 21, 2021 • 35

Jofra Archer could pull Lewandowski hits treble as out of IPL to prepare for England’s winter ten-man Bayern run riot EOIN MORGAN has become worse and admitted Jofra Archer does need attention. It will MUNICH – German could be forced to pull out be over to our medical champions and leaders of the Indian Premier team to make that Bayern Munich League for the good of the decision and the decision retained their four- England team. Jofra comes to will be the point cushion at the Archer has just best for us in the long- top of the Bundesliga completed five Twenty20 term.” with a 4-0 home rout of appearances for his While Morgan’s VfB Stuttgart on country in nine days, comments suggest the Saturday with Robert bowling his full allocation cautious path will be Lewandowski netting and topping the tourists’ chosen, he remains a a hat-trick after they wicket charts with seven staunch advocate of the had Alphonso Davies in a 3-2 defeat by India. IPL and even believes it sent off early on. However, the ongoing can help his side cover a The result left Bayern elbow injury which saw few of the cracks that top on 61 points from 26 him miss two of the four emerged in their defeat to games with second-placed Test matches has been India – their first setback RB Leipzig on 57 ahead getting steadily worse and in nine series. of their highly anticipated his vital importance to Morgan, Buttler,Stokes, clash on April 3 after the England’s winter plans – Dawid Malan, Jonny international break. which includes the T20 Bairstow and Sam Curran Canadian left back World Cup and an Ashes all have franchise deals Davies was shown a in Australia – mean he and the Dubliner wants straight red card in the may have to shelve his his engine room batsmen 12th minute for a studs- IPL plans. to raise their game to the up challenge on Wataru He has a deal worth next level. Endo but his dismissal around £800 000 with “Our middle order only galvanised Bayern Rajasthan Royals, where probably hasn’t fired as with Lewandowski firing he plays with Ben Stokes well as we’d have liked, we them ahead five minutes and Jos Buttler, but the weren’t as sharp as we later. two-month workload may normally are,” he said. Serge Gnabry made it be seen as a step too far. “We know we can chase 2-0 in the 22nd after a Speaking after his side’s 220 if we play really well sweeping move involving 36-run defeat chasing 225 because we’ve done it Thomas Mueller and in the series decider, before.Taking advantage Leroy Sane. Lewandowski Morgan confirmed of the IPL is going to be added the third less than Bayern Munich retained their four-point cushion at the top of the Bundesliga conversations were under huge because as a team 60 seconds later when he with a 4-0 home rout of VfB Stuttgart on Saturday with Robert Lewandowski way about Archer’s and as individuals we rose to head home a netting a hat-trick. schedule. don’t want to stand still, Mueller cross from the “I think we’re going to we want to continually right. the penalty area as he Bayern took their feet Lewandowski and wait and see how Jofra move forward. The The Poland striker pounced on sloppy off the pedal in the second Gnabry missed chances to pulls, I’m not quite sure experiences over the next added some gloss in the defending by Stuttgart half but despite their give them an even bigger yet,” he said. couple of months are 39th with a clinical left- after Sane’s jinking run numerical disadvantage, win against the hapless “Clearly he has a probably the most footed finish from inside down the right flank. they still dominated as visitors. progressive injury that valuable. LeBron James leaves court with right ankle injury vs Hawks LOS ANGELES – LeBron time-out. The 36-year-old lengthy absence. James injured his right superstar stayed in the James’ inspired play is ankle during the Los game and even hit a the biggest reason for Los Angeles Lakers’ game corner three-pointer on Angeles’ continued against the Atlanta the Lakers’ ensuing success, with his Hawks yesterday,leaving possession. teammates and observers the court in visible James then called around the league touting frustration after another time-out him for his fifth NBA attempting to play moments later and took MVP award. He was through the injury. himself out of the game, playing the final game of James left early in the smacking a chair in a spectacular individual second quarter, and the frustration as he walked week during the Lakers’ team later announced he off the court behind the four-game winning would not return. The Lakers’ basket. He streak, with back-to-back Lakers didn’t say whether immediately went to the triple-doubles before a 37- James will have X-rays or locker room accompanied point performance an MRI. by the Lakers’ training against Charlotte on The 17-time All-Star got staff and Anthony Davis, Thursday. hurt when he rolled his who hasn’t played since James’ three-pointer right ankle and then Valentine’s Day due to a gave him 11 points Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James holds his ankle after going down with made awkward contact right calf injury. against the Hawks, an injury during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Atlanta with defender Solomon James is averaging 25.8 extending to 1 036 his Hawks. Hill on the perimeter. points, 8.1 rebounds and NBA-record streak of James fell to the court and 8.0 assists in a consecutive games with at In addition to his handful of games in any James had missed only screamed, briefly rolling commanding 18th NBA least ten points. The incredible talent, James season before his first one game this season, around in obvious pain. season for the defending streak is by far the longest has been remarkably year with the Lakers, sitting out the Lakers’ However, he got up champion Lakers, who sit in NBA history, with durable over his NBA when a groin injury final game before he had shortly afterward and second in the overall NBA Michael Jordan second at career. He had never sidelined him for 17 to travel to Atlanta for the walked it off during a standings despite Davis’ 866. missed more than a consecutive games. All-Star break. 36 • Sunday March 21, 2021 The Barbados Advocate

REAL ESTATE REAL ESTATE Japan to ban Belle, St. George 4 acres $400,000 International Haggatt Hall, St. Michael 6336 sq ft $126,000 Under Offer fans from TEL: 247-4469 Cane Garden, St. Thomas Cel: 253-6319 7,000 sf to 18,000 sq ft 828-4800 Private entrance. Email: From $187,681 Tokyo Olympics caribbeanpropertiesltd @gmail.com Ragged Point, St. Philip TOKYO– Internation- planned to travel to 8,267 sq ft $166,000 al spectators will not Tokyo. PROPERTIES be allowed to enter “For this I’m truly Rolling Hills, St. George Japan for this sum- sorry. We know that this Kirtons, St Philip 12,000 sq ft mer’s Olympic Games is a great sacrifice for 3 bedroom plus $310,000 (negotiable) amid public concerns everybody. We have said 2 bedroom apt 4,790 sq ft over coronavirus, or- from the very beginning $685,000 Ocean City, St. Philip ganisers said yester- of this pandemic that it 6150 sq ft $123,000 Amity Lodge, Ch Ch day, crushing many will require sacrifices,” 3 bedroom plus Fortesque, St Philip fans’ hopes and Bach said in a statement. 1 bedroom apt Agricultural Land setting the stage for But he said safety had 6,646 sq ft $650,000 494,500 sq ft $1,100,000 REAL ESTATE REAL ESTATE a drastically scaled- to come first, adding, Dalkeith, Christ Church back event. “I know that our Gibbons, Ch Ch Silver Sands, 17,371 sq ft approved for Mason Hill Street The City Some 600 000 Olympic Japanese partners and 3 bedroom plus Christ Church shops and offices 26,500 sq ft with buildings tickets purchased by friends did not reach this 2 bedroom apt 7,129 sq ft $160,000 $495,000 $4,000,000 negotiable overseas residents will be conclusion lightly”. 9,835 sq ft refunded, as will another “Together with them, $675,000 (reduced) Bushy Park, St. Philip Roebuck Street, All enquiries to 300 000 Paralympic tick- the IOC’s top priority 24,000 sq ft $190,000 Bridgetown (246) 253 6319/ 828-4800 Breezy Hill, St Philip ets, Toshiro Muto, the was, is and remains to Shopping Mall/Office space or (246) 247 4469 chief executive of the rganise safe Olympic and 3 bedroom, 2 bath Apes Hill, St. James $8,100,000 negotiable reduced to $298,000 31,000 sq ft upward Tokyo 2020 organising Paralympic Games for Large lots at $15 per sq ft Batts Rock, St Michael committee, told a news everyone,” Bach said. Black Rock, St Michael Guest House, 12,078 sq ft AUCTION SALES conference. Media polls have 3 bedroom, 1 bath Mount Wilton, St. Thomas $2,850,000 negotiable He declined to say how shown that a majority of 6732 sq ft $360,000 15,500 sq ft and 22,066 sq ft much the refunds would the Japanese public are $300,000 and $220,000 Cane Garden, St Thomas cost. wary about letting in in- Enterprise, Christ Church 3.6 acres approved The Olympic Games ternational spectators to 3 bedroom, 2 bath Union, St. Philip Roadfront were postponed last year watch the Games as the 5062 sq ft 7560 sq ft $1,650,000 negotiable due to the COVID-19 country grapples with $390,000 (reduced) $150,000 pandemic. While the the tail-end of a third Fitts Village, St James The Belle, St George outbreak has chilled pub- wave of the pandemic. Thorpes, St. James Guest House, 4 Suites CARL HOLLIGAN Plantation style House 11,376 sq ft with structure 6,135 sq ft lic opinion toward the GRADUATE OF THE OHIO event, both organisers Stripped-down games Standing on 4 acres $235,000 $750,000 negotiable SCHOOL OF AUCTIONEERING $1.1M and Prime Minister A stripped-down Games Cottage, St George NOTICES Our Auction Sales will be Yoshihide Suga have means the government Frere Pilgrim, 5000 sq ft done Online Via "Zoom" to- vowed to press ahead will not get the tourism Christ Church $110,000 (negotiable) BARBADOS day Thursday March 25th, with the Games, now boom it had long counted 3 bedroom, 2 baths with scheduled to take place on. Japan has grown two bedroom apartment. 2021 at 1:00 PM. All persons Morningside, St Philip on July 23-August 8, increasingly reliant 4,387 sq ft. $850,000 4567 sq ft $133,000 IN THE SUPREME COURT are asked to sign in by 12:40 OF JUDICATURE PM on the day of Sale. Pho- with the Paralympics on on foreign tourists, Hanson Heights, St George Jupiter Gardens, St Peter HIGH COURT tos and Info will be posted 3 August 24-September 5. particularly from Asia, to 8321 sq ft $595,000 7312 sq ft - 4 days in Advance for view- The decision on inter- bolster its weak domes- $133,000 (negotiable) IN THE MATTER OF ing. national spectators will tic economy. Ealing Grove, THE ESTATE OF “ensure safe and secure Like other countries, it Christ Church Bagatelle, St. Thomas ANTHONY OMAR LAYNE Contact Carl / Trevor Holligan Games for all partici- has seen tourism unravel 3 bedroom, 2 1/2 baths 62000 sq ft into 2 lots also known as for further details. pants and the Japanese with the pandemic and 9320 sq ft $565,000 $520,000 each, or ANTHONY LAYNE, Deceased Tel: 850-1818/ 850-2906 public,” Tokyo 2020 or- its hotels and restau- $1M for both NOTICES ganisers said in a state- rants have been hit hard. PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given ment following five-way Yesterday’s decision LOTS FOR SALE Marley Vale, St Philip that an application has been made 21,780 sq ft $275,000 talks that included the did not cover local specta- for the following Grant of SAGICOR LIFE INC head of the International tors. Muto said organis- Boarded Hall, Administration namely: - Christ Church Sandford, St Philip Olympic Committee, ers will decide next 10,429 sq ft $157,000 Thomas Bach, and the month on caps for specta- 16,356 sq ft $300,000 LETTERS OF ADMINISTRATION Bank of Nova Scotia of Sky Tokyo governor. tors in venues. to the Estate ANTHONY OMAR Mall, Haggatt Hall, St. Michael Westbury Road, St Michael LAYNE also known as ANTHONY having made sworn deposition “People who are “It’s very unfortunate,” 2,520 sq ft $45,360 COMMERCIAL LAYNE, deceased, late of Leadvale that Policy No. S07368431 involved in the Olympics Tokyo Governor Yuriko in the parish of Christ Church in this issued by Sagicor Life Inc on the in some way may be Koike said of the decision Goodland Gardens, Mount Standfast, St James allowed to enter the on international specta- Christ Church Island, who died on the 4th day of life of Michelle Gay has been Two properties on country, whereas regular tors, speaking to 9,605 sq ft $145,000 22,714 sq ft. June 2020 at Leadvale in the parish lost and having made application visitors will not be able reporters after the Asking $1,200,000 of Christ Church in this Island by to the Directors to grant a to,” Tokyo 2020’s Muto meeting. Nursery Road, St Philip SANITA WHITE legal guardian of duplicate of the same, notice ASHONTE LAYNE, daughter of the said. But she added that the 9,266 sq ft $139,000 Black Rock, St. Michael is hereby given that unless Warehouse/Storage said deceased. He said costs for hotel conclusion was “unavoid- objection is raised within one Lashley Road, St Philip 4000 sf space 23,861 sq ft cancellations would not able” given that the main 5,839 sq ft, $150,000 $900,000 (reduced) An application shall be submitted to month of the date hereof, the be covered. Organisers priority for holding the Supreme Court fourteen (14) duplicate policy asked for will be may also consider a successful Games Salters, St George Foul Bay, St. Philip days from the date of Notice in the issued. cutting the number of would be the health of 2 lots 32,760 sq ft, $230,000 Approved for condos, Official Gazette and from the date of staff members who the athletes and the Cave Hill Drive, St. Lucy 39,242 sq ft $1,600,000. the second notice of advertisement. Dated: March 10, 2021 14,876 sq ft. $110,000 will participate in the Japanese public. Dover, Christ Church Games. Kyodo news service Dated this 21st day of March, By Order Bach said he shared earlier reported that Bushy Park, St. Philip Hotel 18 rooms fully 2021 17,000 sq ft $170,000 operational $2,950,000 neg the disappointment of organisers were leaning Althea C. Hazzard Olympic fans as well as towards barring overseas under offer R.E. GUYSON MAYERS Inchcape, St. Philip Corporate Secretary the families and friends volunteers from helping Attorney-at-Law 4355 sq ft $ 96,000 of athletes who had at the Games. The Barbados Advocate Sunday March 21, 2021 • 37

China’s Yang breaks women’s 20km race walk world record HUANGSHAN, China – Former 1:24:45. world champion Yang Jiayu of Although conceding the world record to China became the first woman to Yang, the 33-year-old Liu was still dip under the one-hour-and- satisfied with her performance in the 24-minute barrier in the 20-kilome- cenic Chinese city. tre race walk after she broke the “Today I improved my life-time best world record yesterday at the 2021 once again. After working on this sport Chinese national championships. for more than ten years, I feel lucky that The top two finishers of the race, Yang I am still in the peak level and has the and Liu Hong, both beat the world record chance to fight for more glory in Tokyo,” of one hour, 24 minutes, 38 seconds set said Liu, who still holds the world record by Liu back in 2015. in the women’s 50km event. The 25-year-old Yang, winner of the Since the race also serves as the event at the 2017 World Championships, qualification event for the Tokyo Olympic took the lead after the first kilometre Games, the top three finishers have and paced the race all the way to finish earned the slots to represent China in first in 1:23:49. Tokyo. None of the trio choose to hide “My goal for the race was to break the their ambition to maintain China’s Yang Jiayu of China reaches the goaline in the women’s 20-kilometre race walk world record,” Yang said. “I walked in a dominance in this event this summer. contest in the national race walk championship in Huangshan, east China’s very fast pace at the early stages. Then “I hope I can maintain such a good Anhui Province, March 20, 2021. my coach told me to slow down a little bit form. My expectation for the Olympics is and stay in a relatively comfortable pace. at least a podium finish and the gold Chinese athletes swept the podium in keen to take her first victory in a major The last three kilometres was the most medal is the ultimate goal,” said Yang. women’s 20km race walk), and achieve international competition. difficult part which was a challenge for “I believe the Olympic gold medal another sweep of podium for China “After a nine-year of wait, I finally my body.” will belong to China.” in the Olympics,” she said. improved my personal best again. Reigning world and Olympic champion Yang’s confidence was echoed After finishing second in the Doha I trained very very hard in the winter. Liu finished second in 1:24:27, followed by the 30-year-old Qieyang. World Championships, the London And I am in a very good form now. The by world silver medalist Qieyang Shijie, “Our goal is to repeat the feat in the Olympic Games and twice in the World Tokyo Olympics will be my last chance. who also improved her personal best to Doha World Championships (where Race Walking Cup, the Tibetan athlete is I will go all out,” Qieyang added. 38 • Sunday March 21, 2021 The Barbados Advocate

Stuyven pips pre-race favourites to win Milan-Sanremo BELGIAN Jasper Stuyven effort. won the Milan-Sanremo “But we had a plan to go one-day race, the first for it, to try to win. I felt ‘Monument’ classic of really good all day and the the season, with a late, finale went well. There unexpected attack at the was a lot of fast guys in bottom of the final hill the group after the Poggio, yesterday. so I knew I had to try all Australian Caleb Ewan or nothing. took second place, with “And I did. If it’d had Belgian Wout van Aert gone to the line I could finishing third. have finished fifth or tenth One of the ‘Big Three’ – but I preferred to go all, so world champion Julian I took the biggest victory Alaphilippe, Dutchman of my career.” Mathieu van der Poel,Van Alaphilippe jumped Aert – was widely expected away from the bunch to prevail on the Via Roma, on the Poggio climb, look- but Stuyven tore the s ing to repeat his winning Vlhova had needed to finish only 15th to secure her first overall title. cript and went all in at the move from 2019 but bottom of the Poggio hill, he could not make a two kilometres from difference and when the line. Stuyven went, the chasing Slovakia’s Vlhova wins women’s With a group of chasers group failed to organise breathing down his neck, and allowed the Belgian the Trek Segafredo rider to open up a gap. overall Alpine skiing World Cup title sprinted to the line to As Soren Kragh claim the biggest victory Andersen, who had PETRA VLHOVA be- final women’s slalom hands on the big crystal Liensberger won the of his career. managed to join him, came Slovakia’s first of the season. globe with an unbeatable race and took the slalom “There were three faded, Stuyven did not look overall Alpine skiing With only a giant slalom 136-point lead over World Cup title, strong guys and everyone back and had about just World Cup champion still to come in the Swiss Switzerland’s Lara Gut- 35 points clear of was talking about it,” said enough to make it to on Saturday after resort of Lenzerheide Behrami. American runner-up Stuyven after a 299-km the line to stun the field. finishing sixth in the today, Vlhova has her Austria’s Katharina Mikaela Shiffrin. The Barbados Advocate Sunday March 21, 2021 • 39

NBA roundup: Magic defeat hot Nets to end 9-game slide AARON Gordon scored a season-high 38 points and Phoenix Suns 113 - the host Orlando Magic Minnesota Timberwolves 101 broke a nine-game losing Chris Paul recorded 20 points streak with a 121-113 and nine assists to help victory over the Brooklyn Phoenix post a victory over Nets on Friday night. visiting Minnesota. Orlando’s Evan Fournier Mikal Bridges added 17 added a season-high 31 points points and Devin Booker scored just one night after committing 16 as the Suns won for the 19th a costly turnover in the final time in the past 24 games. seconds of the Magic’s 94-93 Karl-Anthony Towns loss to the host New York recorded 24 points and nine Knicks. Nikola Vucevic added rebounds and Ricky Rubio 22 points, 14 rebounds and contributed 21 points and 10 eight assists. assists for Minnesota. Anthony The Nets lost for only the Edwards had 11 points and 10 second time in 16 games, saw a rebounds one night after six-game winning streak becoming the third-youngest stopped and had their eight- player in NBA history to score game road winning streak 40 or more points. stopped. Brooklyn’s Kyrie Irving Detroit Pistons 113 - returned after missing one Houston Rockets 100 New York, New York, USA; Orlando Magic forward Aaron Gordon (00) looks to pass between game with a sore groin and Frank Jackson scored a New York Knicks forward Julius Randle and center Nerlens Noel (3) during the second half of scored a season-high 43 points. season-high 23 points as an NBA basketball game Thursday, March 18, 2021, in New York. Detroit extended host Portland Trail Blazers 125 - Houston’s franchise-worst victory over Toronto in Tampa. Antonio to a victory over 3-pointers. The point total was Dallas Mavericks 119 losing streak to 19 games. Mitchell eight points in an 8- Cleveland. a season high for the Pacers. CJ McCollum scored 32 Saddiq Bey had 20 points and 0 run that put Utah up 113-110 Johnson recorded 11 Miami, which lost points and Damian Lillard six rebounds while Jerami with 12.4 seconds left. Pascal offensive boards to highlight consecutive games for the first added 31 as host Portland Grant contributed 18 points as Siakam barely missed a 3-point his sixth double-double of the time since a three-game skid opened a two-game set against the Pistons won in back-to-back attempt at the buzzer that season for the Spurs. Dejounte from Feb. 13-17, was led by Dallas with its seventh win in outings for just the second time would have forced overtime. Murray had 22 points and Bam Adebayo, who had 20 the past nine games. this season. Joe Ingles added 19 points DeMar DeRozan added 20 in points, eight rebounds and five Billed as a duel of superstars, John Wall put up 21 points and Mike Conley chipped in 15 his return from a four-game assists. The Heat also got 17 Lillard got help from McCollum and seven rebounds for the for the Jazz, and Rudy Gobert absence following the death of points from Jimmy Butler, 16 to earn the victory over the Rockets. Victor Oladipo tallied 15 points and 16 his father. by Dragic and 15 from Tyler Mavericks and Luka Doncic, finished with 19 points and rebounds while playing with a Collin Sexton scored 16 of his Herro. who scored 38 points.Portland’s Christian Wood had 18 points hip contusion. Siakam had 27 29 points in the second half and Terry Stotts earned his 500th and 11 rebounds. points and nine assists to lead Darius Garland also had 29 Denver Nuggets 131 - career victory as an NBA head the Raptors. points for the Cavaliers, who Chicago Bulls 127 (OT) coach. Utah Jazz 115 - Toronto have lost five of their past six Jamal Murray scored 22 of Doncic added nine rebounds Raptors 112 San Antonio Spurs 116 - games. his 34 points after the third and nine assists for the Donovan Mitchell scored 31 Cleveland Cavaliers 110 quarter, including a last-second Mavericks while Tim points, including a go-ahead Keldon Johnson collected 23 Sacramento Kings 107 - 3-pointer to send the game to Hardaway had 25 points and pull-up jumper with 29.1 points and a career-high 21 Boston Celtics 96 overtime, and host Denver Maxi Kleber added 16. seconds left, to lead Utah to a rebounds to lift visiting San De’Aaron Fox led all scorers rallied to beat Chicago. with 29 points, and visiting Nikola Jokic also had 34 Sacramento held Boston to 42.9 points to go with 15 rebounds percent shooting from the floor and nine assists. Michael en route to a win. Porter Jr. scored 19 points and Buddy Hield finished with 22 Will Barton had 16 for the points and Richaun Holmes Nuggets. was one of two Kings to record Zach LaVine scored 32 a double-double, posting 25 points, Otto Porter Jr. had 22 points and 11 rebounds. and Coby White scored 17 for Harrison Barnes added 15 the Bulls. points and a game-high 13 rebounds. Golden State Warriors 116 - Jayson Tatum finished with Memphis Grizzlies 103 15 points for Boston, more than Andrew Wiggins exploded for 10 below his season average. a season-best 40 points and Kemba Walker scored 16 points Jordan Poole, subbing for and passed for seven assists injured Stephen Curry, scored while Daniel Theis had 14 25, lifting short-handed Golden points and eight rebounds. State to a victory over host Memphis in the opener of a Indiana Pacers 137 - Miami two-day, two-game series. Heat 110 Wiggins’ 40-point game was Reserve guard T.J. McConnell the ninth of his career, with the had 16 points and game highs previous eight all having come in assists (15) and steals while he was with the (three), sparking Indiana past Minnesota Timberwolves. host Miami. Ja Morant and Grayson Allen Malcolm Brogdon was had 14 points apiece for Indiana’s scoring star with a Memphis, which lost for the game-high 27 points on 10-for- fourth time in the past five Dallas Mavericks at Portland Trail Blazers. CJ McCollum (centre) scored 32 points. 12 shooting, including 7-of-9 on games. Discipline, the right attitude key to West Indies success Page 33

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Bostic: Institutional care should be a last CHOICE resort for elderly WHILST Government still Health and Wellness Lt. Col. elderly. has plans to construct a new Jeffrey Bostic pointed out the “The Government of Barbados geriatric hospital, its focus above, in reference to a question has agreed to the construction of is not so much on institu- posed by Minister of People a new geriatric hospital and that tional care for the elderly, Empowerment and Elder will be part of a complex which but ensuring that the elderly Affairs, Cynthia Forde, where will include other facilities. We President of the IDB, Mauricio Claver-Carone shows the can get care at the commu- she highlighted the high num- are looking hopefully at being signed letter of intent between the Government of Korea and nity level, according to their ber of seniors seeking entry into able to have a Palliative Care the IDB Group to renew and expand the Korea Infrastructure needs. the district hospitals and also Centre and also a National Development Co-financing Facility for Latin America and the As the Estimates debate con- queried whether there will be Caribbean (KIF) for an additional $500 million. tinued on Friday, Minister of an expansion of services for the COMMUNITY on Page 6 IDB’s financial boost for region

THE Inter-American plastics and resins, and has a Development Bank will make great potential in the pharma- available a series of financial ceutical, manufacturing, and and non-financial tools to Latin supplies for footwear, apparel American and Caribbean coun- and textiles, and the automotive tries and companies to support sectors.” their international insertion and “The IDB will act as a strate- boost their economic recovery gic partner to provide support after the pandemic, IDB for Colombia and the rest of President Mauricio Claver- Latin America to integrate fur- Carone announced last week. ther into regional and global The package includes loans, value chains and create the op- with and without sovereign portunities and employment guarantees, non-reimbursable that our citizens need,”he financing for technical coopera- added. tion programs, and financial ad- The seminar,“Investment and visory services. strengthening of Regional Value The announcement was made Chains as an Engine for in a seminar on regional value Economic Recovery,” was also at- chains at the Annual Meeting of tended by the President of the IDB, being held in a virtual Colombia, Iván Duque; the format in Barranquilla, Secretary-General of the Colombia. Organization for Economic Co- “Latin America and the operation and Development Caribbean must strive to (OECD), Ángel Gurría; achieve greater regional integra- Colombia’s Minister for Trade, tion, which will then allow it to Industry, and Tourism, José insert itself more efficiently into Manuel Restrepo; the manager the global economy,” Claver- of the IDB’s Integration and Carone said. “Colombia is al- Trade Sector, Fabrizio Opertti; ready a destination for the relo- and private-sector executives. cation of activities in technology services, food and beverages, and FUNDS on Page 7 Minister of Health and Wellness Lt. Col. Jeffrey Bostic.

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