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BARBADIANS are still ing. There is always showing an interest in Many Barbadians still desire ‘a piece of the rock’ money in the economy,the purchasing land challenge is where it is be- though they may be Fredrick, shared this with Sandiford Centre. still a lot of land that is leaving school [and] there cause it moves around but doing so at a slower the media while speaking “From what we have available. People will al- are new people getting op- essentially,it still is pretty rate than in years past. on the sidelines of the sec- seen, from what I have ob- ways be buying because portunities. People say slow right now. There is Director of Saturday’s ond annual event held at served [and] from listen- there is a cycle in the econ- that land is not selling but not the kind of movement Real Estate Expo, Derrick the Lloyd Erskine ing to the experts, there is omy,there are new people land will always be sell- HOMES on page 6 Highest quality at Vintage Reggae show

THE THOUSANDS of Dance continues to draw artistes of regional and in- show from the grounds or vintage reggae fans who large diverse crowds, with ternational acclaim. in the stands. made their way to the a line-up which not only This year,the stage was Local artistes Super Kensington Oval on looked refreshingly good noticeably closer to the Rubien and John King Friday night did not leave on paper, but took music Worrell,Weekes & Walcott ably opened up the live disappointed. lovers into a time tunnel of stand, giving a more inti- performances on the The annual Digicel decades upon decades of mate setting, for those night. They were followed Vintage Reggae Show and good quality music from who opted to watch the VINTAGE on page 3

ABOVE: A section of the audience of the Vintage Reggae Show held at the Kensington Oval on Friday night. INSET:The deep baritone voice of Ernie Smith was well-received by the audience. 2 • Sunday May 1, 2016 The Barbados Advocate NUPW wants justice for former NCC workers THE National Union mently objects to that deci- former workers, many of “They [workers] have a unemployed, are suffering dignity has been ripped of Public Workers sion, suggesting that it is whom were quite vocal as legitimate expectation to as a result of being termi- from them, in terms of this (NUPW) wants justice making a mockery of the they left the NUPW’s have that justice delivered, nated. whole situation.” for its members who situation. Moreover, he is Dalkeith headquarters on given that the counsellors “They are facing debt Meanwhile, he said the are former workers contending that the two Friday afternoon. He on both sides – the NCC collection, it caused dislo- Union has made no deter- of the National Conser- trade unions have made charged that for the and the workers – would cation of families, people mination as yet regarding vation Commission separate and distinct Tribunal to delay the rul- have done their delibera- can’t see their families; if they will challenge the (NCC), and is speaking claims, and so the judge- ing, is an injustice to the tions in terms of making children can’t go to school; Tribunal’s decision in the out against the decision ments too should be sepa- former workers, who have their case,” he said. people have to seek psy- court of law, but will con- by the Employment rate. In fact, Walrond said been off the job for two The union official also chiatric and psychological tinue to press for justice to Rights Tribunal to post- the delay is really ill-ad- years. said it is unfortunate that assessments. Some have be served. pone its ruling until it vised,as the decisions may “We made a distinct and the Union was not for- lost their homes because “Once we shift outside hears the Barbados not be the same. separate claim from the mally told of the decision they were laid off uncere- the Tribunal arrangement Workers’ Union’s case. His comments came as Barbados Workers’ Union. to delay the ruling. He moniously, unfairly dis- into legal, we’re going Acting Deputy General he spoke to members of the Our case is finished, give made the point while not- missed, and they feel hurt down another path... an- Secretary of the NUPW, media following an over us our judgement; that is ing that the scores of work- by the process,” he said. other long, winding path. Wayne Walrond, vehe- two-hour meeting with the our position… ers,many of whom are still He added, “And they But we are saying that have to turn to begging there is the capacity, if now for daily sustenance. there is the will there, to These people have been still deliver a judgement,” destroyed, their human he said. (JRT)

Acting Deputy General Secretary of the National Union of Public Workers, Wayne Walrond. Applications open for Student Revolving Loan Fund THE Student Revolving programme start date. Loan Fund (SRLF) is Prospective applicants now accepting applica- are advised that the tion forms. SRLF will not be accept- 2000 hours Watch wherever More Caribbean Persons interested in ing forms after the above- of live action in whenever coverage than regional, online and in- stated deadlines for the ternational studies are September 2016 aca- crystal clear HD on-the-go ever before required to submit com- demic year. pleted applications by For further informa- Thursday,June 30; while tion and to submit appli- the deadline for applica- cation forms, applicants tions for local studies is may visit the website Friday, July 15. www.srlfloan.edu.bb. Ap- All applications should plicants may also call be submitted a minimum 430-2865/67, or e-mail of- of eight weeks before the [email protected]. The Barbados Advocate Sunday May 1, 2016 • 3

Hypa Dawg and DJ Frog brought an unexpected yet Carlene Davis performed several of her gospel pleasing jolt of energy to the Kensington Oval on Ken Boothe declared that music of the 1960s will and reggae hits. Friday night. last for all time. Crowd captivated by music ‘for all times’

VINTAGE from page 1 crowd. Ken Boothe,the consum- being produced today. her song ‘Stealing Love’, the night was smooth- She was followed by the mate performer, who has The crowd was unaware but played the original ver- sounding Wayne Wonder, by the effervescent Car- inimitable Ernie Smith, at gained international ac- that the next on stage sion to the delight of the who hit the stage just lene Davis, who seemingly 11:45 p.m., who moved the claim for his cross-over would send the entire Oval audience. around 2:25 a.m., singing found the fountain of audience with his deep hits, captivated his fans into an uproar. Lil Rick This 20 minute musical his hits ‘Searching’,‘I Don’t youth, thrilling her audi- baritone voice, with hits with his fancy foot-work and DJ Frog brought the high led to the next per- Know Why’, ‘Joyride’, ence with her many reg- like ‘Pitta Patta’, ‘Bend and high-energy perform- house down with hit after former, Courtney Melody, ‘Slowly But Surely’ and gae and gospel hits,includ- Down’, ‘Duppy Gun Man’, ance during his half-hour hit of music, that would who performed from his ‘Saddest Day of My Life’,to ing ‘Going Down to ‘Life is Just for a Living’ set, bringing songs like feature Buju Banton, arsenal of hits, including name a few, before the Paradise’, ‘the Way Old and the first song which he ‘The Train is Coming’ and Jimmy Cliff, Beres Ham- ‘Modern Girl’, ‘My Lady’, show drew to a close just Friends Do’ and ‘Days of told the audience he ‘When I fall in Love’. He mond, R Kelly, Smokey ‘Ninja Mi Ninja’. He paved around 3 a.m. Elijah’, to name a few. recorded, ‘Tears on my also performed his mega- Robinson and Marvin the way for Half Pint, who The curtain will come The artist, who turned Pillow’, back in 1967. hit, ‘Everything I Own’, Gaye, to name a few. made it to the stage at 2:00 down on the Digicel Barba- her life over to God after a Smith, who might have which reached number one The experienced DJ am., performing an amaz- dos Reggae Festival today, battle with cancer, notice- been affected a bit by the on the UK singles charts in even introduced a seg- ing set, including ‘Mr. with the popular Reggae ably changed her mega-hit heat of the night,appeared 1974. ment called “shop lime Landlord’, ‘Hold On’, on the Hill, which is ex- ‘Stealing Love on the Side’ to be winded at times, tak- He told the audience music”,which included the ‘Crazy Girl’, ‘Political pected to draw thousands to ‘Praising God all the ing long swigs of water in- that the songs of the 60s popular ‘Your Man’ by Josh Fiction’,‘Substitute Lover’ of dance hall and reggae Time’, which was equally termittently during his set, were songs “for all times”, Turner. He also acknowl- and ‘Just Be Good to Me’. fans to Farley Hill in St. well received by the large which ended at 12:25. unlike the music that is edged Carlene’s remix of The final performer of Peter. (JH)

Courtney Melody lived up to his name during his Reggae lovers came out in their numbers on Friday night to the popular Vintage Reggae Show and Dance. melodious set. 4• Sunday May 1, 2016 The Barbados Advocate No elective politics in the future for Jeff Broomes JEFF BROOMES has them, although some are my pleasure of being fashioned and intellect, my experience and my “Yes,there were some children absolutely and totally no friends and most command my contextualized by some sense of decency to fulfil the of challenge but if that was not interest in elective politics, respect.” wonderful persons at the schools commitment I made on the first so, what would be the worth of not as a candidate or as a In the presence of several where he had the opportunity to day that I entered the teaching our profession,” he stressed, also surrogate. educators who represented the serve – St Lucy Secondary profession…Yes, this insane son pointing out that teachers are The outgoing principal at schools he taught at and lead (Daryll Jordan), The Frederick fought the good fight and was the ones to assist, the ones to Parkinson Memorial School over the years;his wife,Margaret Smith Secondary,The St Michael never blotted by any clouding guide and the ones to develop. made this clear during his and other family members; School,Alexandra and Parkinson darkness.” “Yes I have punished many farewell function on Friday. students and well-wishers – where he spent the last three “My tour of duty was defined in students, but I never allowed “I have been asked on many Broomes described his teaching years. a variety of areas. I am a more that to describe what discipline occasions about my future plans. career as an “amazing ride”. However, he recalled that the caring and sensitive person as a was to me. It is not by I now openly say that I stand “I love it, I enjoyed it and last 14 years in the profession as result of my voluntary brandishing the big stick or the excitingly willing and talentedly hopefully, impacted it,” he leader of two different involvement with students of all lashing whip but the able to serve my county in any expressed. institutions brought the glare of background and I am a establishment of standards, the capacity in which I am requested. “I have had unimagined public exposure and differences supremely a stronger person as a enthusiastic response to student There, however, is one caveat…. successes as well as some of professional focus squarely on result of the diverse challenges needs and the clear No politics,” said Broomes who hurtful disappointments, but at him. that I had to confront.” manifestation of love and is retiring after 40 years in the every stage, my dream and the “As I reflect now,I am pleased The outgoing principal also care………That was my formula teaching service. support of significant people kept that I kept my integrity intact, shared that at each and every and I am thankful to the “I will continue to support the me focused and pushing onward my focus un-blinkered and my school which he had the honour thousands that defined the party and individuals of my every upward”. conscience as clear as the most of serving reconfirmed his faith success or failure of my mission choice but will not become one of He said he had the honour and highly filtered water. I used my in the future of this nation. and my work.” (TL) Sir Elliott wishes Class 4s sitting the 11-Plus well By Marsha Gittens the purpose of his visits to the primary schools island wide WITH the Common Entrance which he said was to inspire the Examination slated for Tuesday, teachers and the students. Governor General, His Meanwhile, reflecting on some Excellency Sir Elliott Belgrave of the pieces performed during has wished the class 4s of the St. the day’s entertainment Ambrose Primary School all the package which included best. performances in poetry, song He did so on Friday while and sign, he shared with addressing specially invited students what were some of the guests, staff and students traditional uses of the during his official visit to The mentioned trees. He also stated City school. what he enjoyed most about the The Head-Of-State further day’s presentations which expressed a hope that the comprised some original pieces. results obtained by the Class 4s Each performance was in sitting this year will be better keeping with the month’s than those attained by the group theme, ‘Trees from the Earth’. who sat last year. Among the guests in Sir Elliott during the visit also attendance for Friday’s visit was reminded students of the Education Officer with the significance of obtaining a solid Ministry of Education, Science, A CONVERSATION WITH THE GG! Nursery Teacher, Stacey Drakes standing with pupils education. He told pupils that Technology and Innovation, from the Infants Department as they interact with His Excellency Sir Elliott Belgrave. having such would assist them Catherine Blackman. She Listening on is Principal of the St. Ambrose Primary School, Jacqueline Andwele. with attaining some measure of reminded pupils of the upward mobility and it would importance of thinking first student body to listen and provide them with an prior to speaking. She pointed inwardly digest the many opportunity to acquire any job out that this is one sure way of interesting tips shared by the they aspire to achieve. minimising contentious Governor General of He additionally spoke about behaviours. She also urged the Barbados.

“Trees” as performed by Nursery pupils of the St. Ambrose Reception students reciting the poem, “Sweet, Sweet Tamarind”. Primary. The Barbados Advocate Sunday May 1, 2016 • 5

Change of telephone Temporary closure BADMC committed numbers for Ministry of the NCF’S rentals MEMBERS of the public 5100; Chief Agricultural to building links are advised that the Officer – 535-5118; THE Barbados and poultry supplied by Ministry of Agriculture, Extension Division – department Agricultural Development Barbadian farmers,as well Food, Fisheries and Water 535-5184; and the MEMBERS of the public closed from Monday,May and Marketing as an enticing selection of Resource Management Pesticides Control are advised that the 2 to Friday August 12. Corporation, (BADMC) shelf-stable condiments, has changed its telephone Division – 535-5122. National Cultural Persons are asked to remains committed to preserves, beverages and numbers. The Ministry’s fax Foundation’s Rentals conduct their business ac- building linkages between confectionary directly The new numbers numbers remain Department will be cordingly. local farmers, agro- sourced from local include the PBX - 535- 428-7777 and 420-8444. processors, food agro-processors. manufacturers, “The outlet’s offerings distributors and will be anchored by the consumers. Carmeta’s family of Barbados readying This was reaffirmed by value- added foods Divisional Head of Agri- innovated and business of the BADMC, manufactured by BADMC, Ann-Marie King, during all utilising locally-sourced themselves for Taste 2016 her welcome address at the commodity produce as opening of the new their main ingredients,” TEAM Barbados is on Carmeta’s Farm and she explained. the right track to yet Factory outlet,at the Fairy The new Carmeta’s another strong Valley Plantation, Christ outlet complements the performance in the Church recently. other stores operated by 2016 edition of the Mrs. King said that the the BADMC,including the Caribbean Hotel and BADMC’s mandate was to Carmeta’s Retail Shop at Tourism Association’s assist stakeholders within Princess Alice Highway, Taste of the Caribbean the sector to reach their Bridgetown; and when the annual event full economic and social Carmeta’s Liquor and comes off at the Hyatt potential, and also allow Duty-Free at the Grantley Regency in Miami, consumers to purchase Adams International Florida. With the days affordable, locally- Airport. winding down to the produced products. Carmeta’s Farm and June 6th competition “Carmeta’s Farm and Factory will open Monday date, some of the Factory Outlet will afford through Friday from 8:15 island’s top chefs got a consumers convenient a.m. to 6:00 p.m., and on chance to sharpen their retail and wholesale access Saturdays from 8:15 a.m. skills when the to fresh vegetables, meats to 4:00 p.m. Barbados Hotel and Tourism Association hosted the team’s Oistins Magistrates’ second gourmet lunch at the Barbados Hilton on Friday. Court relocating Winning their last Damian Leach (left) and Junior Chef Nicholas Ifill plate Team Lion Fish’s THE Registrar of the the Supreme Court national team title in 2013, main course under the watchful and experienced eye of Manager Henderson Supreme Court has Complex,Whitepark Road, Barbados will be going up Butcher (right). advised that the Oistins St. Michael, on Monday, against 13 other territories Magistrates’ Court will May 23, until further no- from across the Caribbean. before the trip.“I think the already and we can’t go close effective Tuesday, tice. Any inconvenience Having gotten their team is doing well. This back there. So we take our May 17. caused by the relocation is training off the ground two year we are happy with local products and use The Court will re-open at regretted. to three months prior this lots of the components.We them in ways that would year’s competition, the are trying out everything be a little different and team, which has a solid on everybody – just getting strange to the judges, mix of newer and more the comments because we making sure that we have seasoned talents will be need to take the Caribbean and Barbadian going on to Tampa,Florida components, put them flavour and international after the competition for a together and get them to flair on the plate.” project in conjunction with work with what they With the hopes of a win the Barbados Tourism actually work with. Some in 2016, Butcher said that Marketing Inc. which is to of the components this it would be good to bring see the island further year have been absolutely one home for the island’s promoted there. fantastic so we are happy Golden Jubilee. At present, the squad is with that,” he said. “I believe we will do divided into two teams, Noting that the focus really well.We are not sure Team Lion Fish and Team was on pushing the what anyone else has or Scotch Bonnet Vikings, envelope as far as it would what they are coming with and they both prepared go with respect to the use but we are trying to do separate menus consisting and utilisation of local really well because this is starters, main courses and dishes and products, our 50th year celebrating desserts, all made with Butcher stated that out-of- the anniversary of indigenous ingredients. the-box thinking was the Barbados’ independence With two chefs, a pastry only thing that could and we want to represent chef, a junior chef and a achieve what they wanted. that really well. We have bartender on each team, “Over the years, we have individual and team the island will have a solid done so much and competitions to do,we have crop to pick from for the Barbados, in the Taste of the Taste of the Nation – big event in June. the Caribbean competition another area that we are Speaking to The in Miami, we have always performing in, and we are Barbados Advocate, been forward-thinking. pulling everything that we Team Lion Fish Team’s Manager, Lots if the things that we can think about when it Bartender Ryan Henderson Butcher said did years ago, people are comes to Barbados and our Adamson going that he thought things doing now and we are past heritage.We are just trying through the paces as were going swimmingly that.There are things that to put everything into spin he creates his competi- with just over a month we have shown the judges for this year.”he said.(MP) tion vodka drink. 6 • Sunday May 1, 2016 The Barbados Advocate

Director of Real Estate Expo, Derrick Fredrick looking at a brochure with Economist, Jeremy Stephen and Minister of Housing, Lands and Rural Director of Caribbean Property Control Systems Limited, Liz Perkins. Development, Denis Kellman. Still further room for development HOMES from page 1 number of Barbadians are building. If you look dream does not stop. bright” for the local real going downwards in terms still pursuing their dream around the island you People are continuing to estate industry. of prices. Sometimes it from what I have of building and owning would see homes going up. pursue that dream.” “I think it is always the might be better to invest observed [and] some of the their own homes. They may not be going up Fredrick, who pointed time to make an in land than to invest it in leaders in the industry are “Overall things may not at the rate that they were out that this year’s Expo investment. When you other means in terms of saying, there is still a lot of be as rosy as we would like going up before but it is comprised 18 booths, look at the trends in terms the rate of return that you room for development.” them to be but there are most people’s dream to optimistically stated that of land ownership you would get.” He further said that a still lots of people who are own a home and that “the future is always generally don’t see them (MG) Bajan team Cuba-bound for political/commercial mission NOW that diplomatic ties that we have great indicated an interest in new markets, and that is have been formally re- potential for some of our obtaining information important, even if the established between Cuba major exporters who are BGIS NEWS FEATURE with reference to its market isn’t English- and the United States, already exporting to some product and the BIDC speaking.” Barbados is looking to add of our major markets,” she ground work. succeed there because of would facilitate the “And, that is what we at its name to the list of stated. “While in Cuba, they their experience in process. the BIDC are trying to CARICOM countries With some of the will be staging a seminar exporting. There will be two encourage to further push attempting to enter the companies already on ‘Doing Business in She also explained that delegations going on the our manufacturers to Cuban market. registered and the process Cuba’, and what will be one of the first things they trip, a business delegation, break away from the From May 2 to 6, of exporting to Cuba different about the hoped to achieve was to which would consist of the North American market, Industry Minister, completed, the BIDC head seminar is that it will be make Cuban buyers and companies that would be and explore the Latin Donville Inniss,along with pointed out that her specific to the producers the buying community going to sell their American market and the Chief Executive organisation and the who will be there. So, they aware of Barbados, and its products, and a other markets where there Officer (CEO) of the delegation would be will be able to interact and source of very good Ministerial delegation, is potential. Persons look Barbados Investment and offering support to the ask questions specific to product offerings. which would accompany at the language as a Development Corporation sector. their product.We will also “This is why we are Mr.Inniss on his meetings barrier, but it isn’t, once (BIDC), Sonja Trotman, “We believe that this have a product display doing the displays and with his Cuban you can engage the will lead a team initiative will kind of where we will be having the testing.And for counterpart. services required to help comprising Government suggest or confirm to the showcasing all of the companies that are ready Meetings with the you,” she stressed. and private sector officials Cuban business products that will be at the in terms of having Cuban Trade Promotion Eight companies will be on a political/commercial community that these are expo, and buyers will be completed the registration Agency,which is similar to making the trip to Cuba. mission to the Spanish companies producing able to come and ask process… we are hoping the BIDC; discussions They are: Barbados’ isle. products worthy of questions, and see, taste that they can immediately with Cuba’s Chamber of leading biscuit company, In an interview with the support, and worthy of and test the product,” she start to export based on Commerce; as well as the WIBISCO; Caribbean Barbados Government import. So, that is why we stated. the interest that we are signing of a Memorandum Label Crafts, which is Service, Mrs. Trotman have agreed to support the The CEO acknowledged hoping we will get from of Understanding between already a major exporter explained that the BIDC exporters who have that it was important this mission. The others the BIDC and the Cuban throughout the region and was targeting what it indicated an interest in when companies were will learn what they need Chamber of Commerce to in some Spanish-speaking considered to be emerging Cuba by being there with going into new markets to to do, what other processes facilitate business in the countries; McBride markets, because even them to present their take products that were need to be completed, so future, will also be part of Caribbean, which though it had negotiated products in the market.” tried, tested and that they too can the agenda. specialises in household trade agreements with Explaining that the trip established. successfully enter the “I believe that in the products such as countries such as Cuba, was being executed in She added that Cuban market,” she said. group of companies insecticide; Automotive Barbados had not yet collaboration with the companies which would The CEO stated should accompanying us, there is Art; Good Time Snacks taken full advantage of Cuban Chamber of have gone through the BIDC undertake a second great potential, and that Limited; Michael Greaves these agreements. Commerce and Barbados’ rigours of exporting into mission to Cuba, it would relates to the fact that they Associates, a logistics “What we first did was Chargé d’affaires in Cuba, international markets have Banks Breweries are established companies. consulting firm; conduct market research, Donna Forde, Mrs. were ideal, and they were Limited as part of the They understand what it TORQUE-EPCM, an identify some products Trotman explained that taking to Cuba good group of companies going means to export and have engineering company; and and a process for going the Chamber was examples of businesses into Cuba. She stated that demonstrated a Roberts Manufacturing into Cuba, and we believe facilitating all of the that have the potential to the company had willingness to seek out Co. Ltd. The Barbados Advocate Sunday May 1, 2016 • 7 Outreach activity earns good public response By Marsha Gittens explained. She stated that in A SENIOR health addition to this focus,there official has reported a were booths manned by good response from the personnel from other public to the Ministry supportive services of the of Health’s outreach Ministry providing activity in The City members of the public with yesterday. information about Senior Health Sister at childhood, adolescent as the Winston Scott well as women’s and men’s Polyclinic, Fast Track health. There were also Department, Kim teams present from the Maughan told The mental and environmental Barbados Advocate that health departments as well the day’s activity was one as personnel giving of three events held information on various simultaneously across the sexually transmitted island. Other outreaches infections (STIs) and were conducted in providing HIV counselling Haynesville,St.James and and testing. at the Emerald City At the booth manned by Complex in St. Philip. She staff from the Edgar further stated it was the Cochrane Polyclinic,Senior final activity for this year’s Health Sister, Cicely Vaccine Week of the Destang shared Americas. information with “The outreach really individuals about some of focuses on the vaccination the foods they could avoid and immunizations. We to prevent or control health are looking at persons conditions such as might have defaulted or diabetes, high blood Staff Nurse/ Midwife, Arlene Griffith- Husbands carrying out a blood pressure check and counselling. may have missed shots pressure and high and adults who [are] cholesterol. the importance of reading sugar.She also encouraged amount of flour or starches removing fat from meat maybe desirous of having Speaking to The food labels and purchasing persons to make their own they consumed. and opting to boil or bake the flu vaccine or having Barbados Advocate on items with the least drinks from fresh fruits Additionally, she spoke food items rather than tetanus shots,” Maughan the side-lines,she stressed amount of sodium and and to cut back on the about the significance of frying them.

Rechelle Harewood, Environmental Health Assistant at the Winston Scott Polyclinic speaking to a visitor to the booth about some of the things he should be on the lookout for when purchasing items at the supermarket.

Nursing Instructor with Duke University, Barbara Hotelling speaking to one of the patrons to the booth about the early childhood stages during Saturday’s outreach. 8 • Sunday May 1, 2016 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 ‘He’s dead and gone, Lady’ Why is it so – Part 2 LAST week I reflected a blessed side. It’s a step into little on funerals and eternity with everything death. In particular, I that’s lived and will live. difficult? began to explore what I’ll The God of my life is also call ‘funeral homiletics’ the God of my death. Are WHEN thousands of primary students should be and especially ‘Christian we, like St Francis, so preparing for the transition they will make in their life’ messages, directed not united with our Lord that young lives, this island was treated to yet another at those most close to the we are quite prepared to flare-up within the trade union movement – this deceased in their grief or live or die? Do we love so time the Barbados Union of Teachers (BUT). the dead, but to the rest of much that we welcome What is even more disturbing is that as we pre- us.At root, these messages ‘Bodily Sister Death’? Are pare to celebrate the May Day Bank Holiday tomor- carry a health warning – we prepared to let go our I- row, we are left wondering – given the most recent ‘Look out, it’s you next. For me, it’s love which is tually tell us something NESS to embrace God’s actions of some unions – when the next threat of ac- You’d better behave your- at the heart of things, not about it. So OK – experi- IS-NESS? tion will take place. When will the next disruption, self.’ I said that this fudged judgment. You remember ence forbids me from Spare me from pathetic which does little to inspire confidence in those who the point that the funeral, Hymn 106 in Ancient and preaching about the after- little pleas that God will live here and ultimately those who look on from a though a sign of commu- Modern? life, but I have no difficulty save us, that we must lead distance, occur? nity,is actually the formal “My God, I love Thee; preaching about other a good life or else, or that We are well aware that there will be disruptions farewell, the ‘send- off’, of not because I hope for worlds. The rest would be some are destined for par- within the public and private sectors. Disputes arise those who deeply mourn. Heav’n thereby; or yet be- up to you. adise whereas it’s hell for over time, but we should expect that those tasked It follows that ‘grief’ is at cause who love Thee not In Mikhail Naimy’s the rest of us. Why do we with working towards a solution will act with the least as significant for ser- may eternally die……not book, The Book of Mirdad, make God so small? He’s country’s best interest at heart. So it stands to rea- monizing. I began to dis- with the hope of gaining we learn something of the created a universe and son that we can legitimately question if the spirits cuss the after-life as an- ought, nor seeking a re- IS-NESS of God to which we’re told to worry our- of compromise and respect have disappeared. other area but entered the ward, but as Thyself has we can all relate. It’s selves sick about some Workers have been the backbone of the develop- caveat that, for me, this loved me, O ever loving rooted in the idea of our error,some nonsense,some ment of this country, however employers have might be difficult because Lord.” lives as Celebration. Our nastiness we did yester- played some part as well and we must never forget I’d made it a rule never to That summarizes it for thoughts, Mirdad says, are day. Do we recognize the this reality.So often, when we hear the arguments preach on something me and, frankly, the rest etched in fire upon the sky. nastiness for what it is? regarding a scenario, we should sit back and look at which I hadn’t found to be can take care of itself – Our words are heard by Good – then put it right all the facts and establish how we can bring both dis- true in my own experience. even if it means crossing the single ear of the world. and get on with it,and stop puting sides to the table to work towards a consen- I can imagine some the Red Sea without a pad- When we wish, we become feeling so self-important. sus. being horrified. ‘What: a dle. the wish. In short, God Salvation comes not from The most recent flare-up involves the Ministry of priest who won’t preach on I’ve lived a fairly long lives in you and me. Isn’t mumbling words of Education and the BUT.One of the major issues in- Heaven and Hell?’ Well, life. Experience tells me that a wonderful thought? penance from a book but volves the subject of indiscipline in schools and the yes, it does sound a bit odd. that there are other worlds So there, a fourth funeral- through the pure heart – desire by the union for actions to be taken. Fine, What of all the ‘comfort- unknown to scientists type, the deceased as a the heart full of joy and however,will the union agree if the called for action able words’? Well, some of whose forces impact upon cause for celebration, as wonder which marvels at requires an increased and heightened state of secu- them are very beautiful us. I’m sure many of you the unique seed which God the beauty of all created rity…perhaps metal detectors and the institution of words and where there is have had ‘whisperings cast upon the ground, who things. Everything follows increased surveillance measures designed to create beauty and creativity, from eternity’, so many touched the presence of from that. a safer working environment? So, say this is done, there also is God. strange happenings, BEING, who lived, loved, Yes, it’s natural enough will heightened tensions remain? Of course, there is a dif- voices, visions, visitations, danced and sang and was to “rage against the dying It should be noted that the Minister of Education ference between belief and coincidences which, like here with the rest of us in of the light” at close of day. should meet with the teachers and thrash out the knowledge, and honest miracles associated with the beautiful game we call But when we do, let it be a issues which have caused this impasse, but first he doubt may be more sacred saints, defy rational expla- LIFE. How far we are from celebration. Let’s go over should summon the head of the BUT and his exec- than wilful blindness. nation. We all know about the shadow side of death – the top with guns blazing utive to meet with his leadership team at the Mere shades of belief exorcisms and the dy- the grim reaper and the dodging all the sniper fire. Ministry for as long as it takes to deal with the prob- cause more quarrels than namic of pure evil. It’s all wages of sin all rooted in Yes, let’s burn in God be- lems. honest doubt. Doubt recounted by Scott Peck fear and terror.You and I, fore we burn out in God – The time for posturing has passed. It is time for brings people together.The and Malachi Martin. And and the dead, have been a and give the poor officiat- mature men and women who are charged with guid- doubter fights only with then there are so-called part of our world within ing priest something to ing our young men and women in difficult times to himself and, candidly, I’d near death experiences. In worlds and all of it so much talk about. realise that when you make the story about you … rather have it than a belief the latest work on that bigger than we can ever Go safely then, until the then you have officially lost control and become system geared to rewards subject, Imagine Heaven imagine; and like the great next time. part of the problem. It cannot be about calling for a and penalties. A god who (2015), the author, John sound of eternity we res- Clairvoyance from the Minister to resign, when discussions with a spirit of goes around punishing Burke, explores over 100 onate on and on as it has boundary:“Chance is the compromise can accomplish so much. people for being as he NDE cases in relation to been for 200,000 years pro- pseudonym which God We can learn a lot from the leaders of the past. made them, as we’re told, what Scripture says about tected by a planet formed uses when He doesn’t National Hero, the Right Excellent Sir Frank frankly isn’t worth believ- Heaven, cases which con- billions of years ago. choose to sign His name” Walcott understood the power and role of the trade ing in. firm it, Burke says, and ac- So yes, death has a (Anatole France). union movement and that understanding came with the acceptance that true development and growth came with an undertaking to work with those who can make things better, to achieve the objectives. Aleppo bombed as Syrian army begins ‘calm’ plan However, when these objectives are outlined, it would be up to all concerned to put their heads BEIRUT Nearly 30 air Aleppo, which has borne peace talks in Geneva, ceasefire. down and get to work. strikes hit rebel-held areas the brunt of increased which the main opposition While that appeared to Parents have a role as well. They should engage of Aleppo on Saturday as a fighting that has all but de- walked out of last week. mostly hold in and around schools and keep track of their children’s perform- temporary“calm”declared stroyed a February cease- The Syrian army an- the capital and parts of ances by maintaining excellent relations with the by Syria’s military took ef- fire and killed nearly 250 nounced a “regime of northwest coastal province teachers. fect around Damascus and people in the northern city calm", or lull in fighting, Latakia, the bombing con- The path forward would be to find a mechanism in the northwest. since April 22, a monitor- late on Friday, which tinued in Aleppo which to handle these issues. Oh wait…don’t we have It was the ninth day of ing group said. It also con- Damascus said was de- was excluded from the something known as the Social Partnership which deadly bombardments in tributed to the break up of signed to salvage the wider plan. is supposed to deal with these issues? The time for posturing is over when the well-being of the school- Telephone: 467-2000 News Fax: 434-1000 News Editor: Dorian Bryan Executive Editor: Gillian Marshall aged children of this island is being disrupted. It is Business Editor: Jewel Brathwaite General Manager: Sandra Clarke E-mail Address: [email protected] time for the Minister to deal with these issues. Sports Editor: Corey Greaves Assistant Managing Director: Sean Eteen Website: www.barbadosadvocate.com Publisher: Anthony T. Bryan The Barbados Advocate Sunday May 1, 2016 • 9 We sowed the wind “Be not deceived; God is cation related activity in to attain the standards of a class of thirty.We may not mocked: for whatso- the USA can claim not to that are expected of the need a system overhaul, ever a man soweth, that be aware of what that high performers. for that one student who shall he also reap. country’s public school That many of them is not keeping up still has GALATIANS 6: 7 system is like. Cud lord, have been able to achieve a right to be taught in a (KJV). how could you see what at a high level is evidence way that allows him to that system has produced, that they were wrongly reach his full potential. THERE has been a lot of introduce that system in classified as under achiev- We cannot just hoard talk about violence in our our country, and expect a ers in the first place. But, children in schools until school system.A recent in- different result? by the same token, it is they have reached the age cident has turned the Barbados had a reputa- nothing less than ex- of legal release. Every day spotlight on the subject of tion for an excellent edu- pected that many of these in school should be one of an upsurge in violent at- cation system, but it was killed. And although raises the ire of some persons fall into the ranks enlightenment for stu- tacks on teachers by stu- too traditional for some everyone knows that it among us.We hear of how of the criminal element dents. This will not hap- dents. This is an unset- who had the power of in- was the wrong thing to do, stupid such people are and otherwise social mis- pen if children believe tling development, but no fluence, in some cases, and this is one dead that can- and how they should be fits. We groom them for that they cannot learn be- person who had a hand in in other cases, the power not be resurrected. punished. Nobody stops to this role. cause of what has been the creation of the envi- to actually directly effect The Common Entrance look at these unsuitable A closer examination said to them and about ronment which produces change. They destroyed Examination, which was parents. Where did they would show that our them. this activity should now what we had on the altar important when there go to school? What was young people are not stu- The system may be complain about what they of their formal training, were more students than their scholastic achieve- pid. No child who is not using teachers as prison have created. totally disconnected from places, now has no such ment? I am willing to bet specially handicapped in guards, to hold the major- Leaked information our cultural values and relevance, but it has money, although I am not some way can be a failure ity of our children in check suggests that this latest practices. We are now proved to be the most ef- usually a betting man, at eleven years old, aca- until they reach the set incident may not be the reaping the results. fective means of maintain- that these parents are the demically or otherwise. age of release. In these cir- classical student on Corporal punishment ing our class divisions. product of the herding People learn in different cumstances, it should not teacher violence, so I am was deemed old fashioned Although basic logic system which we see ways.This is not true only be surprising that there not dealing with that and reminiscent of slav- shows it up as very wrong every year as those stu- of children. If a teacher or will be acts of violence – event. What is addressed ery.Some among us know for us – if we do not want dents who do not perform instructor is unable to find student on student and here is the general de- what buttons to push in the deteriorating society at an acceptable level dur- out how to make informa- student on teacher. viant behaviour which is a order to get the reaction that now confronts us – it ing the Common Entrance tion interesting for a stu- Inevitably, in an effort to growing problem in our they want, and talk about must remain. Examination are all dent, that does not neces- maintain control, they will school system. slavery and poverty,often To cut to the chase, we lumped together with per- sarily mean that the stu- also be teacher on student We have relentlessly quite out of context, are have sown the wind and sons of like performance. dent is less capable than violence. pursued the two reliable whipping are now reaping the whirl- We have chosen to pass another student, or even While we continue to Americanisation of our ed- boys that are easy to find. wind. All the complaining judgment on the lives of his instructor. It simply look for plasters to cover ucation system. It is com- One can always raise a will not change anything, people at the tender age means that the instructor current wounds, we neg- mon knowledge around chorus of objection by in- because we have what of eleven years. At this is not reaching the stu- lect to look for the root of the world that American voking the poor black man those who matter really age, we label the majority dent. the problem and seek to public schools are war and certain other emo- want. Fasten your seatbelt of our children as non-per- It may be difficult to address it there. Our sys- zones.This fact is the driv- tional issues. and hold on for the ride. formers and incompetent. reach every student in a tem of education did not ing force behind American No justification could be Worse is yet to come. Those with this unfortu- class with the same come down from heaven, parents who can afford it, found for killing single sex Occasionally,a report of nate categorization are means of delivery. It may or up from hell. We cre- sending their children to schools without revealing an out of control parent forced to fight against all also be difficult for a ated it as we want it. If it private schools. No one the true intention for such who goes to a school and odds to emerge from teacher to find what is hellish, we created this who has studied any edu- a move, so it was just causes a disturbance among this pack in order works for one student out hell. Role models, patriots and heroes

“Hero: A man of distin- strongly in favour of he- Alexander Bustamante lungs of Bridgetown. And guished bravery; any illus- roes. Most of us have and Norman Manley) of it’s not too late to do so, trious person; a person rev- grown up with great ad- the mid-20th century, while restoring the horri- erenced and idealised; miration for people we Barbados has 10, named bly neglected Queen’s originally a man of super- knew as children, who in 1998, and again rang- Park House, as the human powers,a demigod. made a huge impact on us, ing from slave leader Ministry of Culture has Fem. Heroine.” and who stood out from Bussa to our Fathers of said is about to be done. everyone else.We admired Democracy and When Sir Frank Worrell THIS year, 2016, is not and idealised them. It Independence, and seven died, in March 1967, Sir only our 50th Anniversary may have been our par- other champions of free- Learie Constantine de- of Independence, but the ents, or a favourite aunt dom, democracy and de- scribed him as “the first 400th Anniversary of or neighbour, but often a velopment of Barbados. hero of the new nation Shakespeare (of which teacher. My first “hero” as as the great heroes of their whose acts of conscience, Inevitably the issue of Barbados”. And while the more anon) and the 200th a schoolboy was the respective countries. commitment or courage in “Heroes omitted” and “Cricketing Ws” have all Anniversary of the 2016 Honourable Val McComie, Indeed, George the community are so “Heroes unsung” is a con- been knighted, recognised rebellion, and death of our later Ambassador to the Washington, who as splendid. tinuing part of our na- in the three Ws Oval at National Hero, the Right OAS, who taught us General won America But the naming of offi- tional discussion. Cave Hill and given their Excellent Bussa. It’s natu- French in my second year Independence, came as cial National Heroes has Having served on the own roundabouts, some ral that this year’s cele- at school, with flair, imag- close to the status of God been a significant step, NCF Heritage and Heroes speak of the three “Heroic bration of National Heroes ination and unmatched in his countrymen’s eyes taken first, I believe, by Committee in the ‘80s, and Ws”, not accorded should focus on Bussa, but enthusiasm. as possible. His victory, of Jamaica, at Independence the Nigel Barrow National Hero status. Sir also important for us to The usual definition of a course, was key, but his in 1962, but followed by Committee of the ‘90s, I’ve Frank’s partners in this think about our other he- hero is an illustrious, ide- commanding height and other countries, recognis- been very much a part of other trilogy,of course, are roes, patriots and role alised person, and origi- noble image contributed ing outstanding patriots the discussion. And even Clennell Wickham and models, who have shaped nally,in classical Greece, a hugely, and his virtual who fought for freedom before we recommended “TT” LeWis. our nation, and whose demigod such as Achilles. canonisation after death and fairness at great per- names, our NCF Wickham (1895 – 1938) lives should inspire us to Heroism in battle and reinforced his image of sonal sacrifice, as a source Committee recommended was the radical journalist make our own lives, those other types of courage super hero. of national inspiration. renaming Queen’s Park who edited The Herald of others, our communities were key.Richard the Lion Of course there are While Jamaica has seven National Heroes Park, newspaper and champi- and Barbados a far, far heart, Joan of Arc,William many heroes among us, National Heroes, ranging so that statues could be oned the cause of the better place. Tell, George Washington and we now recognise and from slave leaders to giant placed in this ideal space – working class against the I confess to being and Nelson come to mind, award “Unsung Heroes”, political figures (Sir the cultural heart and Cont’d on next page 10 • Sunday May 1, 2016 The Barbados Advocate The Blackboard Jungle FOR all the oral public the idea of any boy react- vise the captured villain added]. discourse, column inches, ing in kind, either in word that he would be given “a A close reading of the union sabre rattling, or by deed, would have fair trial” before they regulation should have legal disputation, child amounted to unpardon- hanged him-, on regula- revealed that the princi- advocacy, and official able heresy. Hence when tion 29 (3)(b) of the pal’s initial suspension of pleas for due process to Mr Davis solemnly prom- Education Regulations the pupil is exclusively take its course that it ised to “rip out your balls 1982. within the discretion of might have engendered wid a ripping iron…” (re- However, it is submit- the principal; on such in recent days, there has ferring to the appearance ted that this conclusion suspension, its immedi- been, to date, no decisive of his leather strap -in may only be arrived after ate notification to the confirmation of precisely those days an indispen- the most cursory and Board or Committee is what happened in the sable part of the teacher’s alarmingly inadequate mandatory; the holding of now notorious incident of pedagogical armoury-), or reading of the provision. an inquiry by the the alleged battery of a when our beloved Mr is growing, a phenome- not prepared to comment There is an instruction Committee is discre- member of the teaching King warned that his non that might serve sig- on that particular inci- usually given to all stu- tionary; and its recourse staff by a pupil at “Joe Goat” would “rip up nificantly to alienate dent since I am not seised dents of law that a provi- of further suspension or Ellerslie School. In con- your coat”, it would not those who are fearful of of the facts. sion and a piece of legis- expulsion on its part is sequence, much of what have been the done thing leaving the certainty, Not that this has lation should be read in also discretionary. has passed for informed to have our parents pur- though dubious utility, of proved a hindrance to their entirety if one is to However, any action commentary so far is in sue actions for the torts of the hoary shores of the some who have not been garner the true meaning. that is based on discre- fact little more than sub- assault or the infliction of old order of things. shy to express their views This appears not to tion in these circum- jective conjecture on the emotional distress; to re- An incident such as the on the matter in public. have been adhered to in stances is subject to the part of the respective as- spond with our own one currently alleged at Nonetheless, my training the present case, because requirements of fairness serters. threats; or to launch a Ellerslie will therefore be compels me to believe while it is true that the and natural justice. As a Of course, there are preemptive physical at- used by them either as an that the truth, so far as sub-sub-regulation does result, the preliminary more than a few for tack on either of them. At argument to justify posi- this is discernible on indeed provide expressly suspension of the pupil whom the mere identities my secondary school, the tively the preservation of earth, will be arrived at –“(b) expel the pupil from by the principal should of the parties suffice to idea of physical retalia- the old disciplinary only after sworn testi- school”, this is one only of not occur in the absence settle the matter beyond tion never crossed our regime, warts and all–See mony from, and cross-ex- the two recourses that of a fair investigation and reasonable doubt. As far minds. what its removal brings? amination of, at least “may” be available, after a procedurally fair deter- as these individuals are These are different – or to gainsay the new both of the parties, the an inquiry,to the Board mination of the facts of concerned, the physical times, however, and a dispensation as being far relevant experts, and any or Committee that has the matter; the Board or integrity of a teacher at more enlightened society too permissive of juvenile eyewitnesses to the inci- been immediately noti- Committee should not his or her workplace is in- now mostly abhors the anomie- a good flogging. dent. fied by the principal of exact either of the alter- violable under any cir- notion that violence in My views on this mat- In this light, it is diffi- the suspension of a pupil native sanctions ex- cumstance and the notion the form of corporal pun- ter are too well known to cult to understand the by the principal “where pressly provided for un- that there could ever be ishment is the cure-all for bear repetition, but my stance of the teachers’ any pupil of the of a pub- less it chooses to hold the any justification for a seeming intellectual lazi- central point on the unions that, without the lic school commits any act inquiry and does so in a pupil battering a teacher ness that may be owed Ellerslie incident is that benefit of such an exer- that causes injury to a fair manner in accor- plainly defies rational rather to dyslexia, dyscal- it has brought to the na- cise, nevertheless de- teacher or another pupil dance with the tenets of thought. culia, or some other in- tional consciousness, at mand the imposition of in the school or where his natural justice. This thesis certainly herent inability to cope; least for the first time the ultimate sanction of (or her) conduct is such At this stage, therefore, held true in my days at or even for misbehaviour that I can recall, that vi- expulsion on the alleged that his (or her) presence calls for the expulsion of Wesley Hall Primary that might be a result of olence against teachers in offender.They seek to jus- in the school is likely to the pupil involved are ar- School. In spite of their boredom, disinterest or schools in schools may be tify this call -akin to that have a detrimental effect guably both legally pre- taunting threats of distraction. Hence, the a current local phenome- of the spokesmen for the on the discipline of the mature and much exag- legally sanctioned vio- lobby for the abolition of non. Of course, from what posses in old Westerns other pupils of the gerated. lence by some teachers, this form of punishment I have stated earlier, I am that would earnestly ad- school…” [Emphasis To be continued… Add Worrell, Wickham and Lewis to list of heroes Cont’d from page 9 Ink Sketches by a high praise. Lewis Sir Hugh Springer and Clennell Wickham) for Movelle Jordan and Dy Gentleman with a boasted that he had every every great patriot who the magnificent opening Browne in Ayesha oligarchy in the last Fountain Pen. But he one of his magazines. knew him. of the Exchange on Gibson-Gill’s skit The years of what I call “The paid great personal sacri- But “TT”’s passion for I live in hope that we Friday evening. The en- School Room Grocery Dark Century” after fice, because he was sued the people – forming a are mature enough as a tertainment before, be- Bar. But the Gold Medal emancipation. Serving for libel, lost the case and trade union and joining society to add Worrell, tween and after was su- must go to Mighty Gabby the West Indies Regiment his newspaper, and was the Barbados Labour Wickham and Lewis to perb – the Freemasons’ and St. Paul’s forty bril- in the First World War exiled in 1930, to Party – lost him his job, our pantheon of National Vocal Quartet and liant performers, espe- gave him a profound Grenada, and died at the his wife and his life – the Heroes, and make it a Concord Brass Quintet, cially for the magnificent sense of the desperate young age of 43. ultimate sacrifice. After “Baker’s Dozen”. the Harrison College “Transforming need for social justice. He But the visionary who being fired for his poli- Bouquet: To the or- Steel Orchestra, steel Education”. wrote in 1921 of the atti- sacrificed more than any- tics, he was forced to live ganisers, led by Harold pannist Jamal Greene, Congratulations, Gabby. tudes in the House of one except Bussa, who virtually on the generos- Codrington, Deputy Anthony Gabby Carter Assembly: “There is no lost his life, was ity of his friends, but in Governor of the Central and the St. Paul’s Professor Fraser is past sense of duty to the indi- “TT”Lewis (1905 – 1959). poor health, and he too Bank, and Fran Primary School Choir, Dean of Medical Sciences, vidual of the island as a Here was a self-educated died young, at the age of Wickham, Manager of RukATuk International UWI and Professor whole. There is no sense politician, with not even a 54, on the morning of his Frank Collymore Hall (Poonka and Friends), Emeritus of Medicine. of responsibility for broad full primary school edu- daughter’s wedding. But (and granddaughter of and the brilliant Tony Website: profhen- and reasonable treat- cation, whose election to the march of Grantley our hero the great Thompson, John Walcott, ryfraser.com ment. There is merely a Parliament in the 1940s Adams and TT Lewis sense of class.” His sharp gave him the platform to through Bridgetown with criticisms in the Herald plead for free education many thousands of work- and the Outlook maga- and fair wages. Wickham ers in his support was a Sound-level testing zine played a major part shaped a lot of the politi- mind-bending event. His in sensitising people to cal thinking of Lewis., remarkable story and MEMBERS of the public the Barbados Defence audible in the surrounding the social injustices and and held him in high re- sacrifice are chronicled in have been advised that a Force, on Friday, May 6, districts. preparing them for the gard. Once Lewis took up the book “TT Lewis – series of sound-level between 10 a.m. and Those involved in the agitation that triggered a copy of Wickham’s mag- White Rebel” by historian tests will be carried out in 1 p.m. sound-level tests have the Riots of 1937. He also azine Outlook, from Gary Lewis (UWI Press), the Garrison area, During this time, there apologised for any distur- lampooned the oligarchy which he read an article where his praises are from St. Ann’s Fort, will be approximately five bance this action may in his brilliant Pen and by Clennell and proffered sung by Sir James Tudor, under the supervision of loud booms that may be cause. The Barbados Advocate Sunday May 1, 2016 • 11 LETTERS TO THE EDITOR ADVOCATE PUBLISHERS (2000) INC, FONTABELLE • FAX: 434-1000 • E-MAIL: [email protected]

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“The Chávez and relative comfort of Bim. A can be safely ignored be- AN Investment lawyers’ advice, open and ing contributors/donors. Maduro administrations country where we can cause their total votes Opportunity only exists if operate bank accounts to There are legitimate se- have sought to democra- walk into the supermar- are no match for the total it can produce returns on facilitate their activities, curity reasons for using tize economic decision- ket any day of the week votes of the “masses.” investment (ROI), after with or without declaring anonymous bids at auc- making and predicate it (in drab olive coloured Lost in this democratiza- paying its legitimate obli- the source of funds or hid- tions; not wanting to be on serving the public in- clothing if we so desired), tion of economic decision gations. It must offer ing the true ownership of tracked and targeted by terest rather than the wax eloquent about the making is the fact that Capital Gains – growing the funds. This is what hackers, kidnappers, con- pursuit of private profit.” crisis of capitalism, a people – rich, poor, black, the investment value and can negatively label a ju- men, etc. To avoid or re- (Peter Bolton, venezuel- country where there are white, wise and foolish – Dividends Payouts – pay- risdiction as Not in duce any income taxation analysis.com) relatively few blackouts, will use more of an item ing for the use of the in- Compliance with expenditure, there are tax where water is flowing that is priced artificially- vestment funds, generat- International Financial credits designed in all ju- THE title of Mob Deep’s (for the most part) and low. The result? Less of ing a competitive yield. Regulation. risdictions and made legal 1999 album – Hell on corruption is virtually said item will be supplied Such Investment The term ‘Secret Bank to fund activities and Earth – describes what non-existent. Well, let’s – at existing artificially- Opportunities create em- Account’ is a misnomer charities in communities, Venezuelans are experi- not get carried away. A low prices. This phenom- ployment; salaries and since all bank accounts, engaged in social and de- encing today. An energy recent piece in The enon will be branded as a wages along with its as- foreign or local, unless velopment works. Works, consultant says the prob- Economist – Spot the “neoliberal conspiracy” or sociated taxation, deliver- confronted with a local which may not be high on lem for their water and Difference – asks readers an “economic war” or any ing on individual manage- court order all banking the agenda or that, is not electricity woes is corrup- to spot the difference be- other emotionally satis- ment contracts and collec- transactions are secret. In able to access government tion and lack of govern- tween Venezuela in 2016 fying phrase to placate tive worker union agree- jurisdictions where tax funding. ment investment and and Zimbabwe in 2008. the masses who now face ments, similarly spawn evasion is taking place, Put simply, maintenance. They are This publication may be empty shelves, black other opportunities and the root of the problem is Government policies will mistaken. Corruption is partial to “free market markets and rationing. donate to the society. income that someone is have greater results on an exclusive feature of ideologues” so, grain of The masses are then re- These Investment not entitled too; bribery of tax revenue collection by neoliberal ideology. The salt:“Yet the key similar- assured that Uncle Sam Opportunities call on indi- elected or selected Public raising Taxes on late Hugo Chávez signed ity between the two and Uncle Tom are to viduals and corporations, Officials, undeclared earn- Goods/Services; Import a $180-million deal with regimes is not their thug- blame. who, after many years of ings from illegal activities, Duties, Consumption, Iran to build a new water gishness but their eco- I hope that the lack of work, have retained ex- Money Laundering, Post Sale and Value Added pipe from the mainland nomic ineptitude. Both respect for individual cess savings or wealth, to Politics Profits, etc. all re- Taxes with no exempted to Margarita Island and believe that market property rights exhibited participate in building op- quiring hiding from local or 0% rated items, which the opposition (in cahoots forces can be bossed by our comrades comes erations, promising safer authorities. Financial is individually controlled with neoliberal imperial- around like soldiers on from their manifesto and and greater ROI. Transparency seeks to and more efficient at col- ists) claims that although parade. In both cases, the not a misunderstanding With limited access to trace the process of crim- lection than profit funds were disbursed, not results are similar: short- of Acts 5:1-6. In his socio- the aforementioned in- inal activities and its ben- based/corporate taxes, at a single pipe has been ages, inflation and tum- rhetorical commentary, vestors, countries and eficiaries across borders the same time, expanding laid. According to one re- bling living standards.” Ben Witherington III other tax collecting juris- as evidence in a prosecu- social services, such as; port, “Abandoned water The comments from Vulgi notes that the couple was dictions compete, as Tax tion. Without suspecting health and food cards, to pipes rusting in the sand Vagus and guest-seoljnj “under no obligation to Havens, using various tax a crime, the only thing to support and mitigate neg- are the only sign of the on this piece were proba- give all their property to regimes inclusive of 0% guard against is Political ative impacts. Such supply project announced bly the work of the CIA. the community” rather along with standard fiscal Perception. Entitled Government policies by the Maduro govern- One part reads, “The gov- their sin was “the at- and monetary policies, for Income legally paid in a maybe better served by ment two years ago.” This ernment rages against tempted deception of the Direct Foreign jurisdiction with a lower strengthening its inde- report is from what a con- greed, capitalism, con- community and the put- Investment to fund their or no tax charge, in the pendent regulators; tributor to Venezuelan sumerism and monopo- ting of the Spirit which development pro- case of; an employee on Integrity Commission, Analysis would describe lies in [$]15,000 suits.” dwelt in the community grammes. Inviting foreign foreign secondment, or Public Prosecution, as, “a capitalist newspa- Price controls are noth- to the test by deliberate corporations, with expert- sale revenue generated Security Exchange per, owned by rich people ing new as the records of lying words and actions.” ise and experience in the from and retained in a for- Commission, Auditor and funded by advertis- the ancient Egyptians There is a lesson for all of extractive or agribusiness eign jurisdiction, is also General, Budget Office, to ing revenue from private and Greeks would attest. us: Individual property sector, to bid to explore common place and very secure public finances and corporations that are also Today their purpose is rights are to be re- and develop geographic legal. reduce corruption. These owned by rich people.” political expedience. spected, more impor- areas is common place. No law firm or bank em- Government policies, as a Closer to home, it must Political elites think price tantly, do not play with The same is offered to for- ployee should target its consequence, will have be grand for similar com- controls will keep them the Holy Spirit. One won- eign individuals migrat- accountholders based on greater results by lower- mentators to set the in power once accompa- ders how much longer ing with their pension or the balances held, or sell ing profit based taxes to record straight (using nied by the narrative these people must endure savings wishing to buy information to a third attract and encourage said capitalist newspa- that they deal a blow to what an elderly real estate or open a small party, for example; inves- more foreign or local in- pers) about disastrous the “rich” and benefit the Venezuelan called “sav- operation. Both the corpo- tigative journalists, vehi- vestment and jobs. philosophies and eco- “masses.” Economists age suffering.” ration and individual can cle and insurance sales- TERRANCE A. nomic policies from the represent a minority who ADRIAN SOBERS legally, following local persons, or charities seek- JENNINGS

LET GOD QUOTES FOR TODAY WORDS OF SPEAK TO US WISDOM Marie Curie Woody Allen Instead, speaking the truth in (1867 - 1934) (1935-) love, we will grow to become in Chemist & physicist Actor & director SATISFACTION every respect the mature body “I am among those who think that “The lion and the calf shall lie of him who is the head, that is, science has great beauty. A scien- down together but the calf One never notices what Christ. tist in his laboratory is not only a won't get much sleep.” has been done; technician: he is also a child one can only see what Ephesians 4:15 NIV placed before natural phenomena remains to be done. which impress him like a fairy tale.” 12 • Sunday May 1, 2016 The Barbados Advocate A world according to Trump DONALDTRUMP’S be built and how he observation: “Our encapsulated in the Foreign Policy speech on expects Mexico to pay for military is depleted, and following statement: April 27 did not once it. we’re asking our generals “NAFTA (the North mention the Caribbean. The truth is that and military leaders to America Free Trade The Caribbean should be Trump’s speech was a worry about global Agreement between the grateful or there might jumbled text obviously warming”. That, US, Canada and Mexico), have been a price tag for written in part by incidentally,was the only as an example, has been a his attention. He did say, persons trying reference to climate total disaster for the U.S. after all, that: “The desperately to set out a change which threatens and has emptied our countries we are real foreign policy and the existence of small states of our defending must pay for Trumpisms. Trumpisms island states such as manufacturing and our the cost of this defense – won the day causing any knows that his thoughts one with any sense that, those in the Caribbean. jobs. Never again. Only and, if not, the US must sensible thoughts to are unconnected and his should he make it to the The speech was much the reverse will happen. be prepared to let these perish. Witness, for vocabulary is limited. He White House, the world more an assault on the We will keep our jobs and countries defend instance, the perfectly could not speak the more will be a safe place. That policies of the present bring in new ones. There themselves.” Whew! sensible statement that: erudite passages in the sense of alarm was Obama administration will be consequences for And, he was talking “The world must know text written by a summed-up in this than it was a description companies that leave the about US friends in the that we do not go abroad scriptwriter. Apart from sentence: “We will no of a credible foreign U.S. only to exploit it North Atlantic Treaty in search of enemies, that the obvious Trumpisms, longer surrender this policy for the most later”. Organisation (NATO) we are always happy which he really means, country, or its people, to powerful and pervasive It seems, businesses such as Britain, France when old enemies become the rest of the text was the false song of nation on the planet. At will have to conform to and Germany. In the friends, and when old merely obligatory – globalism.”. In other the end of the speech, we the dictates of a Trump same breath in which he friends become allies”. something he had to say words, multilateral knew less about where a government; their said these countries And, contrast it with the to show that he has some approaches through Trump Presidency would freedom will be would have to pay the US Trumpism: “Some groups kind of foreign policy. organisations, such as take America and the constrained and failure for defending them, he will never be anything Here’s an example of the United Nations and world than we knew from to comply will have also said: “America is but our enemies”. Those the speechwriter as the Security Council, are his many outrageous untold consequences. going to be a reliable groups, alas, appear against Trumpism; the “false”; unilateralism and statements before it. America will be a friend and ally again”. It destined to always be speechwriter’s words in an all-powerful US that And, those statements different place if this seems, therefore, that in enemies and spits in the arguing for a more bends the world to its will included: building a wall comes to pass; so will be a Trump-America, there face of the speechwriter’s transparent and is the chosen Trump- to keep out Mexican the world. is a dollar tag for the US attempts to make principled approach to path, reflected in the rapists; banning Muslims (The writer to be a “reliable friend “friends” of “old foreign policy were: “The telling declaration: “We from entering the United is Antigua and ally”. enemies”. best way to achieve those will spend what we need States; winning victories and Barbuda’s It’s a shame that he What was significant goals is through a to rebuild our military. It to make America great Ambassador to the US. did not say anything, in about this speech is that disciplined, deliberate is the cheapest again; forcing China, He is also a Senior his much vaunted Trump read it from a and consistent foreign investment we can make. India, Japan and Fellow at the Institute Foreign Policy speech, teleprompter -something policy”; and here is the We will develop, build Vietnam not to compete of Commonwealth about Latin America that he frequently Trumpism: “We have to and purchase the best in trade with the US; Studies, University of except for a reference to mocked Hillary Clinton be unpredictable and we equipment known to carpet bombing and London and Massey the Presidential plane, for doing. Anyone, who have to be unpredictable mankind. Our military water boarding enemies College, University of Airforce One, being has endured the constant starting now”. The two dominance must be such as ISIS. Toronto. The views “disrespected” in Cuba. Television coverage of ideas contradict each unquestioned”. His speech did have a expressed are his own) The regret about his not Trump’s town hall other. And he showed his ring of authoritarianism talking about Latin meetings and his Contradiction and contempt for the notion about it for everyone, Responses America is that we still participation in the so- inconsistency were the of global warming when including the business and previous don’t know how his now called Republican hallmarks of Trump’s he attacked Barack community of America. commentaries: notorious “wall” between debates for the party’s foreign policy speech Obama’s military policy The impression of www.sirronaldsanders. the US and Mexico will Presidential nominee, which could have left no and threw in the scornful autocracy was com Renewing the US relationship A FEW DAYS ago the US Committee, Eliot Engel, Congressman Engel said to identify US policy pri- House Foreign Affairs a Democrat, and that because of the many orities towards the Committee unanimously Representative Ileana challenges facing the US, Caribbean; outline an agreed a draft bi-partisan Ros-Lehtinen, a some parts of the world approach that will bill that seeks to have the Republican and a former received more attention broaden their outreach to Administration give Chair of the committee. than others, but despite the Caribbean greater priority to the It requires the US this the region was Diaspora in the US; and US-Caribbean relation- Secretary of State and “profoundly important” to to describe how they will ship. the Administrator of the US. His bill, he said, work with governments The legislation, The the US Agency made clear that to improve citizen secu- United States-Caribbean for International US-Caribbean relations rity and to Strategic Engagement Development (USAID) to were “a major reduce narcotics Act of 2016, was submit to Congress a and to the Caribbean intention is to make the priority.” trafficking. sponsored by the ranking multiyear strategy that Diaspora in the US. point that the Caribbean The legislation member of the US House focuses on a new The bill has no funding should matter more to requires the State CONT’D on Next Page Foreign Affairs approach to the region attached to it. Instead, its US Administrations. Department and USAID

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High: 10:45 am & 11:54 pm London: 08°C FAIR Yesterday: 0.0 mm Boston: 11°C FAIR Low: 4:50 am For the month: 10.8 mm Max: 30.7 °C Montreal: 15°C FAIR & 5:16 pm For the year: 149.9 mm Min: 25.8 °C Toronto: 14°C FAIR New York: 13°C FAIR Miami: 28°C FAIR 5:37 am 6:14 pm The Barbados Advocate Sunday May 1, 2016 • 13 Response to initiative important CONT’D on Next Page the apparent generality of its Central American Heads of Director of Caribbean Central with the Caribbean. It is now approach. Not only would this Government will attend in American Action (CCAA) in up to the Caribbean to It also calls for the creation of be wrong, but would fail to see Washington meetings led by Washington has stressed that reciprocate and develop a comprehensive, multi-year that it can enable the region to the US Vice President, Joe the region needed to respond language and thinking that is strategy that improves energy break out of a cycle of doubt, Biden, on regional energy, and and to see this as what she not just reactive to present security, while seeking complaint and cynicism about seemingly on other issues described as “a unique problems, but results in new improved diplomatic US policy. including security and opportunity to engage ideas and new thinking about engagement and the Put another way, this is an correspondent banking. constructively with Congress the future relationship. development of an approach important initiative as it offers There, CARICOM ought to be and the Administration.” Regrettably, for too long the that encourages economic the region a unique opportunity able to build on the House Ms Yearwood has also said region has not been able to diversification in the region. In to reset the relationship. If Foreign Affairs Committee’s that she hoped that when identify with a single sustained addition, it requires reports on positively responded to, it could helpful initiative, making clear Caribbean Heads of voice how the dialogue with the the Caribbean Basin Security force creative thinking by both at the very least that the region Government are in Washington US might be renovated, become Initiative and an evaluation of parties about its modernisation wishes to flesh out the ideas it for the regional Summit, they less antagonistic and closer. US diplomatic engagement and the issues it should contains and develop a well clearly communicate their Given the bill’s uncontentious with the Eastern Caribbean, a address. thought through approach to support for the Bill. nature and the absence of any matter of particular interest to Unfortunately, some in the Congress and the “The Bill provides a roadmap funding requirement it may Congressman Engel. Caribbean have become so used Administration, while that could influence US- well pass easily through both While the State Department to telling the US what is wrong encouraging a broader dialogue Caribbean dialogue for years to houses of Congress into law. If in particular is interested in the with its policy, and continuing through the many think tanks come and, could have an it does, and the value of this House Committee’s initiative, to press for more funding, that and policy influencers who at important and positive effect helpful bipartisan initiative is it is clear from private Washington with its many present think very little about on relations and cooperation in recognised in the region and conversations that it will be other global priorities has the Caribbean. strategic areas,” she said. She built on, it could set the scene very much up to the region to largely tuned out. In doing so the region could also said that her organisation for a more practical respond to the opening that Mr This need not be so as the usefully develop with its friends was in the light of the bill was engagement with the next US Engel and Mrs Ros Lethinen region has many friends in an in Washington practical working with Caribbean administration. have created. Unusually,it also around both political parties proposals based on the areas private sector leaders to offers an opportunity for the and in the Administration who the bill outlines, while encourage engagement in the (David Jessop is a Caribbean and the US want to have a well-considered encouraging Diaspora Caribbean and Washington in consultant to the Caribbean Administration to give serious dialogue on the issues that organisations to come together the areas in which they believe Council and can be consideration as to how the matter to both the US and the to extend the Caribbean’s greater US involvement is contacted at region’s Diaspora might be Caribbean. political reach by playing a role required. david.jessop@caribbean- engaged in the political and In a few days’ time there will in the process. Congressman Engel has council.org) policy process. be a first opportunity to Commenting on this and the called on the US It would be easy for the welcome the opening the bill need for the region to follow up administration to demonstrate Previous columns can be region to dismiss the bill given has provided. on the initiative, Sally a genuine and detailed found at www.caribbean- the absence of any funding and On May 3/4, Caribbean and Yearwood, the Executive commitment to its relationship council.org 14 • Sunday May 1, 2016 The Barbados Advocate EU announces additional 38 Crown to appeal sentences of Bulgarian million euros in aid for Haiti ATM thieves in Bermuda PORT-AU-PRINCE – devastated crops, with summer 2015 primarily their backs.Thousands are BERMUDA– Two money laundering due to The European Union losses of up to 70 percent in targeting people of Haitian living near the border in Bulgarian nationals who the multiple withdrawals said it was giving an some areas. About 3.6 origin. makeshift dwellings with plundered nearly $20,000 and the impact on the additional 38 million million Haitians are facing Since then, some 87,000 poor sanitation. from cash points across financial sector and euros in cash aid to food insecurity, with 1.3 people have been forced In addition to the the island using cloned customer confidence. Haiti, which is million among them across the border into emergency aid,the EU was gold credit cards have Mr Mussenden said: combatting drought severely food insecure, Haiti, where some have also providing 17 million been jailed for four “The court rejected the and a migration crisis according to the World never lived. Among them for medium and long-term months. ranges suggested by the with neighboring Food Program. are more than 1,200 projects aimed at helping Chavdar Bachev and Crown and started with a Dominican Republic. The EU was also unaccompanied minors, Haiti build its capacity to Georgi Todorov were range of 12 months for the The funding included allocating 400,000 euros to according to respond to climate threats. caught red-handed with theft. The Court then 12.2 million euros for food assist people in Haiti who the International Haiti is the poorest the cash as they tried to rejected all of the and drinking water to more had been deported from Organization for country in the Americas, leave the island early aggravating factors than 400,000 Haitians, an the Dominican Republic. Migration. crippled by long-term after the crime spree. suggested by the Crown EU news release said. The neighboring country Some were deported so political instability and a Friday night the and relied only on the The El Nino weather began enforcing an suddenly that they arrive devastating quake in Department of Public mitigating factors phenomenon has immigration policy in with only the clothes on 2010. Prosecutions said it would suggested by the defence. appeal against the “The sentence given “manifestly inadequate” was four months sentences passed down on concurrent on the theft the pair by Puisne Judge offences and three months Charles-Etta Simmons at concurrent on the money- Supreme Court. laundering offences.” “The Crown will Bachev,42, and Todorov, immediately file an 41, were arrested by appeal in this matter as police at LF Wade we will seek an increase International on February in sentence as the current 16, this year,as they tried sentences are manifestly to leave the island. inadequate in all the The pair were searched circumstances,” Larry and officers discovered Mussenden, Director of $8,700 in Bermuda Public Prosecutions said. currency and $1,693 in During Friday’s US currency on Bachev, sentencing hearing the while Todorov had $9,500 court heard that Bachev in Bermudian money in a and Todorov stole $4,500 slipper in his luggage. from HSBC, $4,100 from Inquiries by the three Butterfield Bank and banks revealed that the $11,300 from Clarien two Bulgarians had The El Nino weather phenomenon has devastated crops, with losses of up to 70 percent in some areas. using bogus credit cards withdrawn $19,900 from that were later recovered several cash points in from the ATMs. Hamilton and across the The duo told police that island between February Speed they had found a bag 12 and 14. The duo had containing the credit also wired $2,700 out of cards as well as a stash of the country to a third guns to cash in a bus stop as they party. sheltered from the rain. Furthermore they They admitted to cloned card details related take effect officers that they used the to customers thousands of cards to steal from ATMs miles from Bermuda in and “got greedy” before Italy,Great Britain, Belize Monday trying to flee the island. and Sweden. SPEEDING motorists will Their lawyer, Richard Bachev and Todorov be forced to slow down Horseman, said: “They pleaded guilty to three when police officers begin came to Bermuda to go charges of theft, relating using LIDAR Speed Guns diving, and they hope to to money taken from the tomorrow, subsequent to come back. three banks. the publication of the order “This was not a Bachev, 42, also which is supposed to be carefully planned admitted two counts of done at some point on exercise, it was a crime of money laundering that Monday. opportunity.” involved him trying to Minister of Works and Mr Horseman transfer funds outside Transport Fitzgerald maintained that his Bermuda, while Todorov, Hinds, made this clients, who have been in 41, admitted one similar announcement yesterday custody on remand for the money-laundering at a press conference at the last two months, should charge. ministry’s head office in be sentenced to time Passing sentence Judge Port-of- Spain. served in custody for Simmons said she had “We in Trinidad and PC Brent Batson, right, gives Works and Transport minister, Fitzgerald Hinds, offences they admitted, made deductions from the Tobago, the traffic an overview of a speed measurement ticket during Friday’s introduction of which included theft and 12-month starting point management branch, we the speed detection devices at the ministry’s headquarters in Port-of-Spain, money laundering. He she felt appropriate due instituted and installed a Trinidad. also revealed that all the to the defendant’s stop speed camera along money stolen had been previous good character, one of the highways in this legal speed limit up, He said data shows that failure to use one’s seatbelt returned. However early guilty pleas and country, and the statistics 80kmph, we find that on a 55 percent of fatalities and five percent as a result prosecutor Loxly Ricketts “loss of family life” adding: coming from that pilot daily basis, an average of result from speeding, 30 of behaviours like red light insisted the sentence “The offences you have project is a very grave 550 persons exceed that percent as a result of running.A $1,000 fine will should be between three pleaded guilty to are not revelation indeed. For limit...at a single location,” alcohol impairment; ten have to be paid for and four for the theft and the most serious in our example, when we put the Minister Hinds said. percent as a result of breaching the speed limit. one to two years for the criminal law.” The Barbados Advocate Sunday May 1, 2016 • 15 Argentina’s big unions join to protest layoffs, inflation BUENOS AIRES,Argentina – Argentina and we’re not seeing a Argentina’s strongest unions solution ahead,” said Pablo brought thousands of people Micheli, leader of the Central into the streets Friday to Workers Union, which includes protest high inflation and job many public sector employees. cuts in the biggest A recent report by an demonstrations against opposition think tank, the President Mauricio Macri Argentine Center for Economic since he took office in Policy,said 141,542 workers lost December. jobs between December and Demonstrators waving blue March,most in the private sector. and whiteArgentine flags flooded The labor secretary has the main avenues of Buenos contested those figures, but the Aires,blocking traffic in a protest government acknowledges that that brought together rival about 10,000 state workers have Workers protest skyrocketing consumer prices and job cuts in Buenos Aires, Argentina, unions that put aside differences been laid off. Friday, April 29, 2016. Thousands of state employees have been fired since Argentina's to protest Macri’s policies. Maia Goldin is one of them.The President Mauricio Macri came to power in December with promises to cut spending. The “This is a historic gathering ... 28-year-old chemical engineer protest was staged ahead of today’s May 1 Labor Day. Weunderstand that the interests recently showed up to work at a of the workers come before the government arms company to interests of the union leaders,” find her building closed and being said Hugo Moyano, who heads guarded by police. “Nobody ever the truckers union and a branch gave me a reason,” Goldin said. of the influential CGT labor This administration is “losing its federation. “Macri is against the humanity,its ability to think and workers.” care about others, because when Thousands of state employees you leave someone without work, have been fired since Macri came you leave them without a reason to power in December promising to be.” to cut bloated spending, curb Layoffs have hit particularly government deficits and tame one hard in Argentina’s oil-rich south of the world’s highest inflation as companies try to stay afloat rates.The job cuts and the recent despite low oil prices. About elimination of subsidies, which 40,000 workers in the have led to sharp increases in construction sector were laid off everything from bus rides to light from January to March, bills, have stoked unrest in a Argentina’s Construction nation with a long tradition of Workers Union says. providing generous state jobs and Labor unrest could continue to benefits. grow if Argentina’s top trading Pro-business Macri has said partner, Brazil, plunges even measures are needed to revive deeper into its worst recession in Argentina’s stagnant economy, decades. Argentine exports to attract foreign investment and Brazil fell more than 50 percent Workers protest skyrocketing consumer prices and job cuts in Buenos Aires, Argentina, end economic distortions that last year and the forecast for 2016 Friday, April 29, 2016. have led to years of consistently is similar,said Patricio Giusto,an high inflation. analyst at the Political laying off workers “without just His government says the Diagnostics consulting firm. cause”and that would allow those layoffs are justified because many “It’s not like Argentina can say: who lose their jobs to get double Panama experts to employees hired during previous ‘Brazil is falling apart so we’ll sell compensation. administrations never showed up to another country.’ We don’t have Macri has said the plan would for work.The unions say workers an alternative market,” Giusto scare off badly needed are being indiscriminately fired. said. “It’s a problem that Macri investment. The measure has recommend financial Argentines continue to lose can’t solve. It’s an external issue been approved by the Senate and purchasing power to an inflation that’s out of his hands.” is to be debated by the lower rate estimated at 30 percent. Argentina’s opposition has house of Congress, where Macri system cleanup “There’s a critical situation in proposed a bill that would ban lacks a majority. PANAMA CITY – Panama’s The advisory group includes government established a Nobel economics laureate committee of independent Joseph Stiglitz, former experts Friday to make Panamanian President Nicolas Caribbean leaders to discuss banking recommendations on cleaning Ardito Barletta and former up the country’s financial Panama Canal administrator system, after leaks of Alberto Aleman Zubieta. The concerns with US Vice President documents from a Panamanian group is to present GEORGETOWN, Guyana – cutting ties with Caribbean the Caribbean as a high-risk area law firm caused an recommendations to Varela in Caribbean leaders say they’ll ask banks because they fear for suspicious transactions. international uproar over six months. US Vice President Joe Biden to increased federal oversight of A regional delegation will make offshore accounts. Varela said at the committee’s ensure that regulations don’t money laundering in the region a May 3-4 trip to Washington to President Juan Carlos Varela inauguration that “our force American banks to restrict could lead to big fines or higher meet with Biden. It’s led by called for the review after the administration is committed to vital relations with their costs. They say such moves Trinidad Prime Minister Keith “Panama Papers” leak involving bullet-proofing Panama” institutions. threaten to harm their economies Rowley,Guyana President David the Mossack Fonseca law firm financial services sector The 15-member Caribbean and say they already comply with Granger and Antigua and suggested rich foreigners were “against threats from people Community and Common efforts to halt money-laundering. Barbuda Prime Minister Gaston using the accounts to hide their and groups who want to use it Market says some US banks are U.S. regulators have described Browne. wealth. for illegal activities.” 16 • Sunday May 1, 2016 The Barbados Advocate

ISIS says Iraqi protesters pour into it killed Green Zone, storm parliament Bangladesh BAGHDAD – Anti-govern- tailor once ment protesters tore down walls and poured into the Iraqi capital’s heavily forti- jailed for fied Green Zone yesterday, where they stormed parlia- ment in a major escalation blasphemy of a political crisis that has DHAKA, Bangladesh – A Hindu simmered for months. tailor who had been briefly jailed Supporters of Shiite cleric several years ago over accusa- Muqtada al-Sadr have been tions that he made an unfavou- holding demonstrations and sit- rable comment about the Pro- ins for months to demand an phet Muhammad was hacked to overhaul of Iraq’s corrupt and death yesterday near his shop ineffective political system, but in central Bangladesh, the po- Saturday was the first time they lice said. broke into the Green Zone, Islamic State militants home to most government min- claimed responsibility for the istries and foreign embassies. killing, citing the accusations of Iraqi security forces fired tear blasphemy against the tailor. gas at one entrance of the zone Mohammad Abdul Jalil, the but appeared to be largely officer in charge of the Gopalpur standing down as protesters police station in the Tangail dis- marched through the area, trict, a central region where the chanting and waving Iraqi flags. attack occurred, said in a tele- Hundreds were still pouring phone interview that it was too into the Green Zone as night Followers of Iraq’s Shi’ite cleric Moqtada al-Sadr are seen in the parliament building as they early to determine the motiva- fell. storm Baghdad’s Green Zone in Iraq on April 30, 2016. tion of the assailants or whether Iraq has been mired in a polit- they were Islamist militants. ical crisis for months, hindering spread corruption and poor pub- then pulled down a section of of parliament, chanting slogans Similar attacks claimed by the the government’s ability to com- lic services. concrete blast walls to cheers in support of al-Sadr and calling militants seem to be accelerat- bat the Islamic State group – The major blocs have until from the crowd of thousands for the government to disband. ing, with five people hacked to which still controls much of the now stymied the reform efforts gathered in the streets outside. “We are all with you (al- death in the past nine days. country’s north and west – or of Prime Minister Haider al- The Green Zone has long been Sadr),” one group of men yelled Joarder, who lived in the address a financial crisis largely Abadi, who has sought to ad- the focus of al-Sadr’s allegations as they entered the building’s Dubail Bazar area in the juris- caused by the plunge in global dress the protesters’ demands. that the government is detached main chamber. diction of the Gopalpur police oil prices. Earlier Saturday, al-Sadr re- from the people. The compound Other videos showed a group station, owned a tailoring shop Al-Sadr and his supporters peated accusations that Iraqi is off-limits to the vast majority of young men slapping an Iraqi nearby. He had stepped outside want to reform the political sys- politicians are responsible for of Iraqis, as security procedures lawmaker as he attempted to his shop,and around noon two or tem put in place following the blocking political reforms. He require multiple checks and flee the crowd, and protesters three men arrived on motorcy- US-led invasion in 2003, in did not call for an escalation in specific documentation to enter. mobbing another lawmaker’s cles and cut him on his head, his which entrenched political blocs the protests, but shortly after Shortly after the breach, cell- motorcade inside the Green neck, his face and a hand, said representing the country’s his remarks, his supporters phone videos uploaded to social Zone. The footage appeared au- Mohammad Aslam Khan, a po- Shiites, Sunnis and Kurds rely began scaling the compound’s media showed dozens of young thentic and corresponded with lice official in the Tangail dis- on patronage, resulting in wide- walls. A group of young men men running through the halls AP reporting. trict. Protests in Germany overshadow anti-Islam party’s convention BERLIN – A national conven- leaders tried to play down differ- tion by a populist German party ences over the party’s ideological was overshadowed yesterday by orientation – in particular, its clashes between leftists and po- disputed closeness to the far- lice, who temporarily detained right party NPD or to the more than 400 demonstrators PEGIDA movement, which has in the southern city of Stuttgart. been organising weekly rallies Protesters shouted “Refugees against Muslims across can stay, Nazis must go!” as Germany. some 2 000 members of the The nationalist party, also Alternative for Germany party known by its acronyms AfD, has arrived at the convention centre been growing in popularity and yesterday morning. political influence as it cam- The protesters also temporar- paigns on an anti-Islam plat- ily blocked a nearby highway form. and burned tires on another This weekend, the members road leading to the convention of the three-year-old party plan centre. Some 1 000 police offi- to debate and approve an official cers were on the scene to pre- party programme that will vent violent clashes between na- likely include the statement tionalist party members and that “Islam does not belong to leftist demonstrators. Germany,” the news agency dpa Police detain a leftist demonstrator on the occasion of a party convention of the Alternative for At the convention itself, party reported. Germany, or AfD, in Stuttgart, Germany on Saturday, April 30, 2016. The Barbados Advocate Sunday May 1, 2016 • 17 Kenya building collapse: At least 12 killed, many feared trapped HOURS after a residen- As the hours passed fol- Kenyan President Uhu- tial building collapsed lowing Friday’s collapse of ru Kenyatta visited the in a heap of rubble in the seven-story building in scene yesterday morning. Kenya’s capital, a man Nairobi, rescuers contin- He asked the country’s dis- emerged, triumphant, ued to hear sounds of hope: aster authorities to survey holding up a baby Voices of some trapped other houses in the area, wrapped in a pink blan- survivors called out from determine if any were ket as the crowd of res- beneath the debris, terri- likely to collapse and to cuers and onlookers fied but alive. Workers move residents out, ac- cheered. yanked chunks of concrete cording to a statement Another man followed from where the building from the National Police him, carrying a toddler once stood, the cries Service of Kenya. who had also been pulled spurring their efforts. He also ordered that the from the debris.Both of the Rescuers worked owners of any unstable children were rushed to through the night to find structures be arrested, A girl is rescued from the collapsed building – at least five of the dead are re- ambulances to get medical survivors. after it was revealed that ported to be children. care. At least 12 people were the building that collapsed killed, the Kenyan Red had previously been con- Cross said, and another demned by the National 134 were injured. But oth- Construction Authority, ers are feared trapped in the police statement said. the rubble of the building “Don’t cry, we’re com- in Huruma, a residential ing!” one man was heard area in northeast Nairobi yelling in Swahili, in video – the aid organisation said from the scene.“Let’s move more than 60 people have faster,” one person im- been reported missing. plored others involved in The building housed the rescue effort. about 164 one-room apart- Household items lay ments, but it’s not clear scattered as residents how many were occupied prayed and wept. Others at the time of the collapse, carried debris using their Red Cross spokesman. bare hands. South Africa: Opposition leader warns president

Iranian journalists wait for the announcement of results of the country’s parliamentary runoff elections at to step down the Interior Ministry in Tehran, Iran, on Saturday, April 30, 2016. Iranian moderates and reformists who sup- port President Hassan Rouhani and last year s landmark nuclear deal have failed to secure a majority after JOHANNESBURG – Fie- this year. parliamentary runoff elections but will retain the most seats in the assembly. ry South African opposi- He promised to give pri- tion politician Julius Ma- ority to South Africa’s poor lema told 40 000 cheering if his party is elected to supporters that President government and he said Iran’s moderates get most Jacob Zuma should step the country will then truly down before the army belong to the country’s turns on him because of black majority. He said Parliament seats after runoff the corruption allegations many members of South against him. Africa’s current parlia- TEHRAN,IRAN – Iranian ever. They will now likely erate list claimed 37 seats reported. “I am whispering to you, ment are “agents of apar- moderates and reformists try to attract support from in Friday’s vote, giving Tehran-based political Zuma, wherever you are, theid,” referring to the who support last year’s dozens of independent them a total of 143 seats analyst Saeed Leilaz those soldiers are going to country’s former policy of landmark nuclear deal lawmakers whose politi- in the assembly – just two called the results a “deci- turn their guns against racial discrimination. have won the largest num- cal leanings vary depend- seats shy of 50 per cent. sive victory” for the mod- you,” said Malema to roars Malema dismissed the ber of seats in parliament ing on the issue at hand. They are followed by hard- erate-reformist bloc. “It is from the crowd. “Be treason charges pressed following runoff elections, There were 68 seats liners, with 86 seats, and now clear that they are warned, leave office before against him earlier this marking a shift away from being contested in runoff independents, with 61. more popular than hard- the soldiers turn their week by the ruling party, hard-liners and boosting elections held on Friday in Twenty-two hard-liners liners, even in the remote guns on you.” the African National Con- moderate President Has- 55 constituencies around and nine independents areas,” where their sup- Malema spoke yester- gress. The ANC filed the san Rouhani as he looks the country. Residents in won seats in the runoff. port was seen as lower day to supporters of his charges after Malema said to secure a second term in the capital, Tehran, did Mohammad Reza Aref, than in major cities, Leilaz Economic Freedom he would take up arms office. not take part in the sec- head of the moderate-re- said. Fighters party who filled against the government if The results released ond-round balloting be- formist bloc, welcomed the A total of 17 women won the Orlando Stadium in he saw rigging in the elec- yesterday on state televi- cause moderates won all victory, saying “our prior- seats in both rounds of Soweto. Malema de- tions. He challenged the sion failed to give the mod- 30 seats there outright in ity is engagement with elections, the largest num- scribed the policies of his government to arrest him. erate-reformist camp an first-round voting in other factions rather than ber ever. At least 11 of party ahead of local gov- “Anyone who wants to outright majority in the February. confrontation,” the semi- them are moderate-re- ernment elections which arrest me, here I am,” said 290-seat chamber, how- The reformist and mod- official ISNA news agency formist. will take place in August Malema. 18 • Sunday May 1, 2016 The Barbados Advocate 1 teen dead, another injured Woman, 4 grandchildren after being ejected from killed in Texas flooding A SIXTY-FOUR year old said. ilies who live on that carnival ride at Texas church woman and her four Two of the children street have been dis- A FEMALE teenager was injuries and was rushed church’s Dia De Los grandchildren were were found in the front placed, police said. Heavy killed on Friday night to a local hospital. Niños Fiesta festivities. found dead amid flooding yard of a home. The other downpour in Palestine when she was ejected A third female teena- At a press conference in eastern Texas this two children and the began just after midnight from a spinning carnival ger, who was not ejected on Friday night, Sgt. morning. woman were found be- yesterday. ride at an El Paso, Texas, from the ride, was treated Carrillo said the three fe- The woman and her hind some houses. They The dangerous, severe church, local police have at the scene but did not males are between the grandchildren – ages 6, appeared to have been weather is pounding confirmed. sustain any injuries, El ages of 15 and 18. 7, 8 and 9 – were found swept away by the fast- much of the southern Another female teena- Paso Police Department Sgt. Carrillo said the when officers responded moving waters, police Plains today. Flash flood ger, who also was ejected Sgt. Enrique Carrillo. accident remains under to waist-deep flooding on said. watches and warnings from “The Sizzler” ride at The hospitalised teen’s investigation, and its a street in Palestine, The victims’ names were in effect this morn- St. Thomas Aquinas Ca- condition is unknown. cause remains to be de- Texas, about 150 miles were not released. ing from eastern Texas to tholic Church, sustained The ride was part of the termined. north of Houston, police Six to eight other fam- western Tennessee. China lays out firm conditions for improved ties with Japan BEIJING – China laid the last part a reference to out firm conditions yes- Beijing’s insistence that terday for improved self-governing Taiwan is ties with Japan, telling Chinese territory. Tokyo’s visiting foreign “No ambiguity or vacilla- minister that there tion is allowed when it could be “no ambiguity comes to this important po- or vacillation” in meet- litical foundation of the bi- ing Beijing’s demands lateral ties,” the ministry over historical inter- quoted Wang as saying. pretation, relations As part of what the min- with Taiwan and other istry termed a “four-point Japanese Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida, left, shakes hands with China’s Premier Li Keqiang during a meet- key matters. requirement on improving ing at the Zhongnanhai leadership compound in Beijing on Saturday, April 30, 2016. Beijing portrayed the bilateral ties,” Wang also visit by Fumio Kishida as demanded that Japan an act of outreach to an “have a more positive and angry China, as the two healthy attitude toward Russia defends intercept of US sides try to repair relations the growth of China, and bedevilled by disputes over stop spreading or echoing territory,history and com- all kinds of China threat petition for influence in or China economic reces- reconnaissance plane over Baltic East Asia. sion theories.” MOSCOW – Russia said the Baltic Sea because the The Pentagon said the SU-27 fighter had inter- Chinese Foreign Minis- Kishida was making the yesterday it had sent a American plane had USAir Force RC-135 plane cepted it in an “unsafe and ter Wang Yi told Kishida first formal visit to China fighter plane on Friday to turned off its transponder, had been flying a routine unprofessional” way. that the ties must be based by a Japanese foreign min- intercept a US aircraft ap- which is needed for identi- route in international air- It was reported that the on “respect for history,ad- ister in more than four proaching its border over fication. space and that the Russian Russian jet had come with- herence to commitment, years, part of an effort to in about 100 feet (30 me- and on co-operation rather revive a relationship that tres) of the US plane and than confrontation”. for years has been econom- had performed a barrel Relations have gone ically vital but politically roll. “All flights of Russian through “twists and turns dormant. He also met planes are conducted in ac- in recent years due to rea- Saturday with Chinese cordance with interna- sons best known by Ja- Premier Li Keqiang and tional regulations on the pan,” Wang said, adding senior foreign policy ad- use of airspace,” the Rus- that China desires viser Yang Jiechi. sian Defence Ministry said “healthy and stable rela- Kishida’s spokesman in a statement. tions” with its neighbour Masato Otaka described “The US Air Force has and key economic partner. the discussions as frank two solutions:Either not to Japan needs to “turn its and candid, and said the fly near our borders or to words into deeds,” Wang atmosphere throughout turn the transponder on for said. the visit was “forthcoming.” identification.” In an elaboration on Otaka said he believed Friday’s incident under- Wang’s comments, the ties were on the uptick, lines rising tensions be- Foreign Ministry quoted partly as a result of in- tween Russia and the Uni- him as saying that Japan creased contacts between ted States over eastern Eu- must adhere to commit- leaders of the two sides at rope. NATO has said it ments laid down in previ- multinational gatherings. plans its biggest build-up ous agreements, “face up “Basically,the two coun- in the region since the Cold to and reflect upon the his- tries are trying to find US Air Force RC-135S Cobra Ball is pictured at Kadena US Air Force Base on War to counter what the it tory and follow the one- ways to improve the rela- Japan’s southwestern island of Okinawa in this photo taken by Kyodo on April considers to be a more ag- China policy to the letter,” tionship,” Otaka said. 10, 2012. gressive Russia. The Barbados Advocate Sunday May 1, 2016 • 19

PProposedroposed ‘meternity’‘meternity’ leaveleave sparkssparks backlashbacklash n author’s suggestion that all Morning America”, but cancelled women would benefit from “meter- after the backlash. Foye issued a Anity” leave, that would give them statement through her publisher. time to step away from their jobs has “I have tremendous respect for sparked controversy. women who take time away from Meghann Foye is the author of “Meter- building their careers to raise their nity,”a new novel in which an overworked children.It’s inarguably the hard- editor fakes her own pregnancy in order est job in the world. I’ve seen my to get paid time off – a “meternity” leave. closest friends do just that. I In her own life,Foye,38,also worked as would never begrudge anyone a magazine editor and has said she felt who decides to start a family and jealous of parents who left the office to pick takes maternity leave.” the state- up their kids. Foye revealed she once de- ment read.“My concept of ‘meter- clared to a pregnant friend that she nity’ is designed to introduce and needed her own maternity leave. support the notion that all “Of course, that didn’t happen,” Foye women deserve the opportunity wrote in an article in the New York Post. to take stock and re-examine “But the more I thought about it,the more their goals in order to birth a life I came to believe in the value of a “meter- that works for them. Moms nity” leave – which is, to me, a sabbatical- need it,and so do the rest of us like break that allows women and, to a who are trying to figure out lesser degree, men to shift their focus to the work/life balance. More the part of their lives that doesn’t revolve than anything,all women – around their jobs.” moms and those who Foye continued, “And as I watched my aren’t – need to support friends take their real maternity leaves, I each other.” saw that spending three months detached Dr. Janet Taylor, a from their desks made them much more psychiatrist and mo- sure of themselves. One friend made the ther-of-four, said that decision to leave her corporate career to the idea of “meternity” create her own business; another decided leave is dividing. to switch industries. From the outside, it “It minimises the no- seemed like those few weeks of them shift- tion of stress and guilt ing their focus to something other than for working moms and it their jobs gave them a whole new lens also really undermines through which to see their lives.” the fact that being a mo- Foye’s “meternity” leave proposal has ther is a 24-hour, seven- sparked backlash from moms who say day-a-week full-time com- maternity leave was no break,but a recov- mitment,” Taylor said. “We ery from delivering a child, and then can’t belittle that because we months spent devoting themselves to that know that our kids just don’t child’s every need. Readers called her ar- need us when they’re younger ticle “baffling” and “ridiculous”. and they’re infants, they need Foye was scheduled to appear on“Good us throughout their lives. What drives purchasing decisions? By Nicole Whitehall conditions, and external factors, such as a company can succeed or fail. During perceived performance meets or exceeds what they may have seen advertised or the process of delivering a service, con- expectations. When this happens, con- HAVE you ever sat and thought about what persons would have told them. For sumers are exposed to many different sumers are more likely to repeat pur- the purchasing decisions you make on a instance, an individual knows that they factors which service providers have to chases, remain loyal advocates and en- day to day basis? Why you chose one want to go to a spa to have a pedicure take into consideration. These factors gage in positive word of mouth market- service over the other? Here’s why! done, so he/she engages in a search being: The exterior and interior of its ing to friends and family.When they are When persons decide to consume a serv- based on what is important to them, buildings, equipment and furnishings, displeased, some would complain while ice, they go through three stages of such as quality,convenience of location appearance and behaviour of service others may not, but otherwise switch what is known as service consumption. and opening hours, price, friendliness of personnel and other customers as well. service providers in the future. 1) The first stage is called the employees or reliability of service. 3) The final stage is the post Therefore, companies have to ensure pre-purchase stage. A need is realised 2) The second stage a consumer purchase stage. This is where con- they are well aware of what drives per- and individuals look for ways to fulfil goes through is the service encoun- sumers evaluate their experience and sons in their target market to make cer- this need. They conduct an information ter stage. The consumer directly inter- compare it with what they expected. tain purchases and try to influence search and evaluate their options on acts with the service and experiences if They form their measure of satisfaction their decision making process, so they what is available to them, based on fa- their choice was the best. This stage based on the comparisons made. can be the firm of choice for that indi- miliarity,personal identity,physical plays a very important role in whether Satisfaction therefore comes when the vidual. 20 • Sunday May 1, 2016 The Barbados Advocate Mother’s Day gifts your e try our best every day to show and tell the women we love most just how much they mean to us, but finding the perfect Mother’s Day gift Wtakes this pressure to a whole different level. With the big holiday rapidly approaching, we’ve gone into beast mode to shop

Bath & Body Products We don’t know if the best part about a four-piece gift set is that it includes a shampoo, body scrub, shower foam and body cream, or that it comes pre- wrapped.

Mirrored Tray This geometric gold frame tray can serve multiple purposes – from displaying glassware during dinner parties to organising jewellery on top a bedroom vanity.

Luxury Soap Set Encased in a gorgeous flo- ral motif box, these indi- Fitbit Charge HR – Let mom have some Eau de Parfum – Pamper Mom with an vidually wrapped bar soaps fun during her workouts, tracking her indulgent spritz of perfume, just a lit- can be gifted as one set or steps and working toward a daily goal. tle something to shake off the smell separate items. She can also compare her steps to of baby spit-up, stale coffee and people’s – family challenge, anyone? cleaner.

PANDORA Sterling Charm Bracelet Charm bracelets make a great gift for mom, because they're a gift that will keep giving. First, get the bracelet pictured here (or one similar). Then, you and the rest of the family can each pick out special Kindle 6-inch E-reader Home Diffuser charms that represent you. Throughout the year and The Kindle has one function and one function only: Free of phthalates, parabens and sulfates, this beyond, you can keep adding more charms for family read. Get mom a reader that won't bog her down diffuser possesses a sweet floral scent thanks trips, birthdays and more. with any fancy bells or whistles. to a blend of tuberose and agave nectar. Mom will love this personalised jewellery. The Barbados Advocate Sunday May 1, 2016 • 21 mom actually wants for Mother’s Day gifts. From a stylish gold mirrored tray to a pair of vegetable spiraliser, here are 12 gifts we’ve found that are sure to make your mom feel spe- cial. And don’t forget to write a heartfelt note!

De’Longhi Dedica 15-Bar Pump Espresso Machine Give mom more than just coffee. Give her something that will pack a For the mom who loves her morning cup of coffee and evening glass of wine, much bigger punch. This machine has we have some great ideas for you. The BigMouth Ultimate Wine Bottle (left) been praised for its simplicity, so Glass is a hysterical gift landing under $50. This Loose Leaf Tea Sampler fea- mom doesn't have to be a well- tures an arrangement of some of the finest tea leaves in the world. trained barista to use it.

For the mom who loves to cook, we've got you covered. This tri-blade vegetable spiraliser is all the rage right now, and an amazing addition to any kitchen. Chrissy Teigen’s and Gwyneth Paltrow’s cookbooks are hot on the shelves, and also top sellers on Amazon. Here's an idea: After your mom unwraps her new cookbook, spend the rest of the day trying out one of the yummy recipes together! 22 • Sunday May 1, 2016 The Barbados Advocate DIY edible Mother’s Day gifts anyone can make F your mom loves to eat, drink, and/or 2. Meyer Lemon Salt 4. Milk Chocolate Almond Spread cook, why not give her an edible gift for INGREDIENTS IMother’s Day this year? INGREDIENTS 1 cup (5.5 ounces) almonds, roasted No, not an Edible Arrangement – something you 3 lemons (preferably meyer) 9 ounces milk chocolate, coarsely chopped make yourself. These DIY gifts are easy on your 1 cup kosher salt 3 ounces bittersweet chocolate, coarsely chopped wallet (and can be made last minute, no shipping 2 tablespoons almond oil or mild vegetable oil, such as canola required), and they’re sure to impress your mom, DIRECTIONS Heaping 3 tablespoons confectioner’s sugar whether she has a sweet tooth or is a cocktail 1. Zest three lemons in a shallow oven-proof dish. Mix 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract enthusiast. Skip the gift-giving stress and have fun salt in with the lemon. 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt whipping up one of these treats that your mom will 2. Juice one lemon into the salt. Mix the salt, lemon be able to tell was made with love. zest, and lemon juice. Be sure to use a fork or your fingers to DIRECTIONS break up the salt as much as possible. 1. Melt the chocolate in a double boiler or in the 3. Preheat the oven to 200ºF. Place the lemon salt in microwave until smooth. the oven for about 20-25 minutes to dry out the salt. 2. In a blender or food processor, grind the almonds 4. Wait for the salt to cool and use a fork or your fingers until they break down into a fine powder. Add the oil and to break up salt. process until it forms a smooth paste (it should resemble a 5. Package up the salt in small jars. loose natural peanut butter). Add the sugar, vanilla extract, and salt, and process until well incorporated. 3. Carefully add the melted chocolate; blend well. 4. Decant into a storage container (such as a clean jam jar) and allow to cool to room temperature; the spread will thicken up considerably upon cooling.

1. Flavoured Salts The roasted garlic salt’s flavour is more complex than your average garlic salt and is epic on french fries. The meyer lemon salt is more mild but perfect for fish, chicken, and basically anything that needs a hint of citrus.

Roasted Garlic Salt 3. No-Bake Oreo Truffles INGREDIENTS 5. Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Truffles INGREDIENTS 1 package Double Stuff Oreos NOTES 1 head of garlic 4 ounces cream cheese If the dough does not come together, beat in more whipping 1 teaspoon olive oil 1 cup white candy melts cream, one teaspoon at a time until a moist dough forms. 1 cup of kosher salt Try coating the cookie dough in milk chocolate candy coating or DIRECTIONS white chocolate candy coating. DIRECTIONS 1. In a food processor, chop up Oreos, including the 1. Preheat the oven to 400ºF. frosting, until a fine crumb is reached. Save 1/4 cup of Oreos INGREDIENTS 2. Place the garlic on tin foil, drizzle with the olive oil. for garnish. For cookie dough Wrap up the garlic and place in the oven. 2. In a large bowl, mix together remaining Oreos with 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, room temperature 3. Cook for about 30-40 minutes until the garlic cloves cream cheese. It might be easier with your hands. Once 1/2 cup light brown sugar, packed are soft. combined, roll the dough into one-inch balls and place on a 1/4 cup granulated sugar 4. Once the garlic has cooled, squeeze out the roasted piece of wax paper. Place in the freezer for 15 minutes. 2 tablespoons milk or cream garlic and stir in the salt. Using a fork or your fingers, gently mix 3. While the Oreo balls are in the freezer, melt chocolate 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract the salt and garlic in large shallow oven-proof glass dish. Try to in a double boiler until smooth. Pull the Oreo truffles out of the 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour break up the salt as much as possible. freezer, and dip into the chocolate, being sure to cover the 1/2 teaspoon salt 5. Preheat the oven to 200ºF. Place the garlic salt in the truffle completely. Place on a new wax-paper-lined baking 1/2 cup mini semisweet chocolate chips oven to dry out about 20-30 minutes. sheet, and garnish with a sprinkle of the remaining Oreo For chocolate coating 6. Once the moisture has been removed and it has crumbles. 8 ounces white/dark chocolate candy coating cooled, use a fork to break up the salt. 4. Place truffles in the refrigerator to set the chocolate. 7. Package in small jars. DIRECTIONS 1. In a large bowl, beat the butter and sugars with an electric mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy, two to three minutes. Mix in the milk and vanilla. Stir in the flour and salt and mix on low speed (or by hand) until incorporated. Stir in the chocolate chips. Cover and chill dough for 30 minutes or until firm enough to handle. 2. Form the dough into one-inch balls and arrange them on baking sheets lined with parchment paper. Place the sheets in the freezer for at least 15 minutes. Meanwhile, melt the chocolate candy coating in a double boiler or microwave, according to package directions, being careful not to overheat it. Using a fork or dipping tool, dip the truffles one at a time in the candy coating to cover. Tap the fork on the edge of the bowl to shake off the excess coating, and return the truffles to the baking sheets to set. If you have any leftover coating, transfer it to a piping bag or squeeze bottle fitted with a small round tip and pipe decorative lines over top of truffles – or simply drizzle coating with a fork for an abstract finish. 3. Refrigerate in an airtight container. Truffles will keep for up to one week, though I dare you to make them last that long. The Barbados Advocate Sunday May 1, 2016 •23 Inspire and build confidence in future leaders

Courage is the most outstanding leaders in both leaving a legacy for future our beloved Barbados. important of all the virtues, the public and private generations in We wish to use this because without courage you sector. administration. occasion to salute the can’t practice any other virtue Every business has For the past 41 years progressive companies and consistently. You can practice someone in administration BAOP has worked leaders who appreciate the any virtue erratically, but that through his/her hard tirelessly to elevate the value of their nothing consistently without work and versatility standards of administrative administrative personnel courage – Maya Angelou ensures that the needs of professionals in Barbados and provide opportunities the customers, staff and and the wider Caribbean for upward mobility and THE Barbados other stakeholders are met. through our continuing career advancement. Association of Office It does not matter the title efforts to promote Many members from the Professionals joins similar given; whether educational development. BAOP have moved from organisations around the receptionist, clerk, We must thank our many entry level positions to world annually in secretary or personal sponsors and facilitators executive management observing assistant, we feel proud who have made an and some have developed “Administrative that our sacrificial invaluable contribution to their entrepreneurial skills Professionals Week” commitment is helping our our annual seminars, and are providing during the last week of nation to reach this workshops and employment opportunities April. However, this year milestone. conferences. In addition, for their colleagues. (2016), is different; there is In keeping with the we have fulfilled our social As we chart our way an air of excitement and theme chosen by our responsibility by forward towards a anticipation as our umbrella body, the contributing to the needs of historical and successful beautiful island home, Caribbean Association of organisations like the HIV climax of Barbados’ 50th Barbados, prepares to Administrative and AIDS Food Bank; the year of independence we celebrate its ‘Golden Professionals (CAAP), Pediatric ward of the urge all unsung heroes of Jubilee’ - the 50th “Administrative Queen Elizabeth Hospital the administrative Anniversary of Professionals … Partnering and Cancer Support profession to join us as we Independence. for Empowerment” we Services to name a few. observe and celebrate As we reflect on our endeavor to focus on the During the upcoming during the week. Let us journey as Barbadians, it is youth and particularly our week April 24 – 30, 2016, remain faithful in support with a deep sense of pride junior arm, the Barbados we will continue our efforts of our nation, as one and courage that the Association of Future to highlight and applaud people, showing love, Barbados Association of Office Professionals the outstanding respect and appreciation to Office Professionals (BAFOP). We acknowledge contributions of the all. savours the contribution the importance of inspiring dedicated administrative Elma Reece that we have made to the and building confidence in professionals across the BAOP President, stability of several our future leaders and globe but particularly in 2015-2016 Elma Reece, BAOP President, 2015-2016. 24 • Sunday May 1, 2016 The Barbados Advocate

CHAIRPERSONS & SUB-COMMITTEE LEADERS Discussing L-R: Delores Dottin - Web and 19th Annual Conference Co- ordinator, Veronica Harris – ‘pride and Membership, Monica Green – Past Presidents Liaison, Anne McConney – BAFOP, Judy Taitt – Disciplinary, Roslyn industry’ Batson – Education, Karen Carter – Publicity, Deidre s Barbados Murphy – By-laws, Diana celebrates its 50 Holdipp – Admin. years of Professionals Week Co-ordi- Aindependence, the three- nator word phrase that once Missing are: Wyndeen emanated from the Savoury – Activities mouths of many Bajan Jacqueline Franklyn – folks came to mind “Pride Fundraising Kathryn Daniel – and Industry”. In the year Internal Auditor 1966, many were proud to Esther Tull – Strategic be witnessing our nation Planning becoming independent – Cheryl Harris – Nomination equally so, we were seen Chairperson as an industrious people although limited areas were available for employment. Fast forward to fifty years later, while it can be said that Clovine Leslie – our pride manifests even President-Elect 2015 – 16 more but a question mark may appear pertaining to industrious in the current whether we are still global market requires us viewed as an industrious to think differently; if we people. remain stuck in the same Recently, there has been modus operandi we are much discussion liable to become like the surrounding issues dinosaurs. affecting productivity We were not made to within the workforce with remain stagnant but to constant finger-pointing at move from beyond our who is to blame. The comfort zone and try new debate rages about things that can positively educational institutions impact our existence and inadequately preparing that of others. To generate students for the workforce this, we need to build a – governmental policies culture that encourages not adequate for experimentation – one BAOP BOARD: L-R Seated: Clovine Leslie – President Elect, Elma Reece – President, Immediate Past President – engendering productivity that does not only reward Sandra Griffith-Carrington and creativity - trade successes and penalize for L-R Standing: Sandra Hinds – Corresponding Secretary, Sherrol Gaskin – Recording Secretary, Janet Sealey – unions’ actions hindering every mistake. Instead, we Assistant Secretary Treasurer, Geoffrey Springer - Treasurer performance – employers need a culture that allows not creating an individuals to step into the environment that lends to unknown and take risks – productivity and encourages and supports employees showing a new ideas, and the lackadaisical approach to implementation where work. If all these charges necessary. We need to are to be held true, each of create more learning the entities must accept organisations which some of the blame for the inspires more cooperation fall in industry, but the within, rather than reality is – it is much easier competition that seeks to to finger-point. show up who is right, If the Barbadian public wrong or who knows is to reclaim its more. industrious nature, we Very often we witness must be able to overcome an attitude where persons the element of fear that are proud for the wrong exists within each of the reason (to pull down) entities which is capable rather than being of crippling many facets exhilarated to uplift and of society. One of the contribute positively to biggest fears among many solutions. As we approach of us is the fear of making our 50 years of mistakes; this often exists independence we should because of possible reflect on the damage that repercussions. The is done through emphasis cannot, intentional destructive therefore, be on the measures and consider the mistakes made, but immeasurable worth that lessons learnt and how we could be yielded from will move forward to positive and industrious ensure that future efforts - the recognizable attempts at our goals are benefits may just cause us improvements upon our to reconsider our previous attempts. Being agendas. The Barbados Advocate Sunday May 1, 2016 • 25

Celebrating 50 years of Independence FREEDOM, is defined in Unlike our ancestors we education system has to this freedom in a positive of continuing the dreams the oxford dictionary as are not imprisoned nor are offer. Independence has way, use it to develop both of our forefathers we must the power or right to act, we controlled. We have an provided us the privilege individually and ensure that we take pride speak, or think as one unrestricted ability to be of free education, collectively as a nation. in ourselves and our wants. It is the state of not the best we can be both healthcare and other Seek to obtain your goals, nation and be passionate being imprisoned or personally and necessities for social, dream big, and have in everything we do. enslaved. As we prepare professionally. With technological and aspirations to be better, Whether, it is at school, to celebrate 50 years of access to an education economic development. choose a career path and work or the associations in independence as a nation system which is free to all, This is what our pursue it, become an which we are affiliated. all young people should every advantage should forefathers envisioned and entrepreneur, take hold of This freedom gives us the reflect on the path our be grasped by all afforded put in place for us when the opportunities that the power to be the master of ancestors have carved for the opportunity. This is they fought the good ones before us only our own destinies. There us, fighting for freedom why we need go to school, fight. dreamt about. is no one keeping us Shaneal Bynoe, President not for themselves, but for exercise punctuality, and As a young person, I am To show our from success but BAFOP 2015-2017 us and others to follow. be hungry for what our urging my peers to use appreciation and as a way ourselves. ‘Administrative Professionals partnering for empowerment’ t was Stephen Covey, trust and credibility with and dislikes – at the end of achieve positive results. WIN/WIN for author of the 8th Habit – them the day present the 7. Go the extra mile – take all, Administrative From Effectiveness to Learn to assess your preference of the Executive. the extra step and stand out Professionals are well on IGreatness, who penned Executive’s working styles, Make this work for you. – STRETCH yourself. their way to Partnering for these powerful words. “An goals, strengths and 4. Book yourself on your Empowerment as empowered organization is weaknesses. This will be Executive’s calendar and do 8.Attend staff/ Executives and Assistants one in which individuals beneficial for better not remove it (unless there is department meetings – this work in partnership the have the knowledge, skill, interaction an emergency – Research has is a good investment of wins will be great! There desire, and opportunity to Demonstrate your worth shown that too many your time and can have a are extensive savings to the personally succeed in a by taking initiative and Assistants put themselves big payoff. company, mutual respect, way that leads to collective doing ‘little’ things that at the bottom of the totem 9. Read everything – be increased productivity, organizational success.” have ‘big’ impact pole. Think for a moment, interested in a variety of expansion of each person’s As Administrative Know when and how to what does that say about topics. Be in the know, stay role, inspired creativity, Professionals, you are speak up if you have a you asAssistants? It says to relevant. greater job satisfaction and therefore encouraged to differing opinion me that you lack self- 10. Learn what is important less stress. exhibit transparency,hope, confidence and that you do to your Executive, which may Let us together join with positive performance and 3. Be professional and not know and value your be different from what is Administrative trustworthiness. Qualities polished self-worth enough. As a important to your colleagues’ Professionals in the region that will prepare you for Position yourself as a key business partner to your Executive. and say, Yes We Can to the empowering professional resource for Executive, you need to be Empowerment provides Partnering for partnership between your Executive and others on the calendar just like opportunities for Empowerment! Administrative Exhibit strategies for everyone else on your revitalizing our Happy Administrative Professionals and your handling conflicting executive/manager’s team. partnerships, energizing Professional Day 2016! business associates. demands from multiple 5. Think like the Executive – our Administrative (The Caribbean P. Cyndie Demming Building trust is an bosses by listening, absorbing, Professionals and Association of President, 2014-2016 essential ingredient in Respect personality asking questions and providing greater Administrative partnering to improve differences reading – this is certainly connectivity to global Professionals (CAAP) - – Administrative business results that Engage in mutual empowering! networking, hence, PRESIDENT’S Professionals Week, balance success. commitment – this is 6. Recognize that you are organizational success! MESSAGE) 24 to 30 April In preparation for your necessary for process dependent on each other to Already, I am seeing 2016 involvement in the new improvement leadership paradigm you Have personal talks must be equipped to renew without getting too yourselves and establish personal. This speaks to stretch goals. Permit me to you demonstrating CARE make some suggestions for others that have worked for me How then, can you and can definitely work for become effective in you. rewarding partners? I 1. Be invaluable to your believe it can be very Executive – be the top simple – just believe in assistant yourself. Let us examine Understand the scope of these steps together. I am your Executive’s work – confident that at the end this can bring opportunity you will say Yes, I Can. knocking at your door 1. Initiate the conversation Master techniques for – have a purposeful partnering, prioritizing and conversation about the planning – this shows that bigger picture of your you are positioning Executive’s job. Explore yourself for greatness ways that you can be more Make the Paradigm shift involved in helping her to NOW – move from achieve her goals. working for the Executive 2. Talk about your to working with the relationships as a team – Step Executive up your game plan, Compliment each other increase the quality of work on a job well done being produced, streamline processes, be in the NOW 2. Be consistent, Anticipate but anticipate the future. and execute your executives Discuss your game plan for agenda the next three months of Communicate upcoming projects. techniques to build better 3. Seek clarification on like 26 • Sunday May 1, 2016 The Barbados Advocate

BAOP raising profile of administrative professionals

he Barbados been in existence since fessional in Barbados, resources and opportuni- member of the Caribbean the Association celebrated Association 1974. The membership in- through continuing efforts ties to achieve and main- Association of Adminis- Administrative Profes- of Office Pro- cludes administrative assis- to promote educational tain the highest level trative Professionals sionals Week 2016, under Tfessionals (BAOP) is the tants, executive assistants, and professional develop- of professional develop- (CAAP) and affiliated with the theme “Partnering for leading Association in office managers, secretaries ment. The aim is to en- ment. the International Asso- Empowerment”, from Barbados for administra- and related administrative hance their individual and The BAOP is the um- ciation of Administrative Sunday April 24th to tive support personnel. professionals. collective value, image, brella body of the Barbados Professionals (IAAP). Friday April 29th, and Formerly known as The Association’s objec- competence and influence. Association of Future The Barbados Advocate today we share the essence the Barbados Secretaries tive is to elevate the The BAOP does this Office Professionals recently spoke with select of those interviews with Association, the BAOP has standards of the office pro- by providing educational (BAFOP). The BAOP is a members of the BAOP as you. Highlights of Administrative Professional Week 2016 DIANA Holdipp, seminar and luncheon, by investing in them and participated in the ICBL Coordinator of held at the Lloyd Erskine sending them to the semi- Family Fun Walk & Run. Administrative Profes- Sandiford Centre. nar and luncheon. So the Friday was the day al- sional Week 2016, indi- Facilitator/Speaker Barbados Association of lotted for the Secondary cated that the week got for the Seminar was Dr. Office Professionals really Schools’ Speak-off event started with a Church Dion Greenidge, Senior appreciates that gesture by for schools in Zone 1, and Service held at the Lecturer in Management corporate Barbados,” she this was held at the Ebenezer Methodist at the UWI, Cave Hill remarked. Foundation School. Church in St. Philip, after Campus and he spoke on Holdipp also noted the Schools participating were which BAOP members the topic, “Reducing Day is always seen as a Foundation, Deighton went to Hoodies Employee Absence and significant one, as it helps Griffith, Princess Restaurant in St. Philip for Enhancing Workplace to raise the profile of ad- Margaret, Lodge, The brunch. This was the Productivity”. Guest ministrative professionals St. Michael School and Association’s way of fel- Speaker for the luncheon who are part of the BAOP. Graydon Sealy. lowshipping as a group, was The Hon. Ronald It also serves to benefit The final event on the she indicated. Jones, Minister of Edu- local employers and em- calendar was the T-20 On Tuesday, members of cation, Science, Techno- ployees, who can always Cricket Match held on the BAOP delivered ham- logy and Innovation. learn from the various Friday, which saw BAOP Diana Holdipp - AP Week Coordinator. pers to the HIV/AIDS Holdipp explained that facilitators, something members coming up Food Bank in their efforts these activities not only which they can take with against professional a place where these em- day when BAOP can do to give back to the catered to members of the them back into their offices cricketers. ployers can come to when this on a bigger scale, Barbadian community. BAOP, but those in the to help improve and en- Apart from the week’s they need professional, when we have a bigger Wednesday was the big wider corporate commu- hance the workplace. activities, as a member well-trained workers. This Secretariat up and running day for the BAOP to ob- nity in Barbados as a On Wednesday, a Social for 30 years, Diana already happens on a and we can provide the serve Administrative whole. Games Evening was Holdipp says she would small scale, but Holdipp support that Barbados Professionals Day, which “We are really appre- held at the residence of like to see the BAOP wants to see such a ven- needs, should [employers] was also observed world- ciative of the way that BAOP Treasurer Geoffrey Secretariat helping to sup- ture blossoming further in have a vacancy or if they wide. Holdipp noted that employers show their ap- Springer; while on port local employers on a the future. need professional help,” the Day consisted of a preciation for their staff, Thursday, BAOP members bigger scale, by serving as “I look forward to the she stated.

Education a big part of BAOP’s role WHILE BAOP’s Chairperson of the Year, Roslyn Batson is happy with her accomplishment of attaining such a title to date, she is even more pleased with the strides made in her capacity as Chairperson for BAOP’s Education Committee. According to Batson, the BAOP has played a key role in helping young persons, especially in the field, to grow and develop as professionals. “We organise work- shops, seminars, the whole Administrative Professionals Day pro- Roslyn Batson - gramme falls under the Chairperson of the Year. Education Committee. We also do in house seminars tion with the young ones and workshops for mem- on resume writing, letter bers. We also go into the writing, how to present schools and share informa- CONT’D on Page 27 The Barbados Advocate Sunday May 1, 2016 • 27 Contribution of office, admin professionals not to be overlooked he Barbados ings (an 80% attendance fessionals (CAAP). This is and Caicos and we meet looked to for leadership Association of Office record), her service to the her fourth term serving as every year for Council and guidance and I Professionals has organisation and being a the territorial representa- Meeting and bi-annually believe if we can continue Tplayed a significant role in member in good financial tive for the northern terri- for Convention,” she indi- to foster further develop- bringing to the fore the standing, said the celebra- tories and she spoke about cated. ment and we can expand contribution made by tion of Administrative the value in networking “This year, 2016, our reach within the office and administrative Professionals Week has with regional admin Barbados will be host Barbadian community, we professionals on the helped to also raise professionals. to the 14th Convention can also lend assistance to island. the profile of office and “At the regional level we and the 28th Council our neighbours, our sisters This was the view ex- admin professionals in get to network with a Meeting,” she added. across the region. I think pressed by Carol Charles, Barbados. number of admin profes- “I believe that Barbados we can continue to serve BAOP Member of the Year “The Week was first or- sionals across the region. is one of the more active as a role model for a num- for 2015-2016. ganised in 1952 by our Our membership spans members in the Caribbean ber of them,” Charles re- Carol Charles - Member Charles revealed that counterparts in the USA, from Anguilla to Turks Association and we are marked. of the Year 2015-2016. she joined the BAOP at and we became more inte- a time when it was grated as we got to inter- known as the Barbados face more regularly with a Secretaries Association, at number of countries that the urging of a past presi- started observing the dent. She was admitted in week as well. We tend to 1991, and as soon as she place emphasis on this became a member she got (Week) because we believe involved in all the activi- that we do make a valu- ties, signed up for one or able contribution not only two committees and as she to the workplace, but to indicated, “the rest is his- the development of our tory”. country,” Charles com- This faithful BAOP mented. member who was Charles also serves at awarded Member of the the regional level in the Year for her outstanding Caribbean Association attendance record at meet- of Administrative Pro- Providing guidance key CONT’D from Page 26 of work,” she advised. yourself at work in rela- “Also, social media and tion to dress etc. Wealso do what you put on it, how it career showcases through can have an impact on you the Barbados Association of in the future. I find some of Guidance Counsellors,” them do not know what is Batson said, adding that the appropriate for work. We BAOP does it best to keep also speak a lot about the abreast of different trends tattoos and where you put in the workplace, to remain them. We don’t need to relevant. see your tattoo every time “Most of us work, but we see you, so you must whoever makes a request, be cautious about where we go out there and we do you place them,” she our best to impart knowl- added. edge to those who may “So these are things that need it,” she stressed. can affect them for life. Batson noted that the or- Some of them are willing to ganisation has also worked learn and adjust and some in the disabled community, of them are not, [but we tell with young mothers, youth them] the things they need in reform, as well as at the to tighten up on. They just level of secondary schools. need someone to tell them. What she finds though, is They need some guidance,” that a number of young Batson said. persons need guidance Batson finally spoke when it comes to making with passion about the preparations for the world Secondary Schools’ Speak- of work, as a number of off event, which her com- them have good intentions, mittee is responsible for. but are clueless when it She noted that this provides comes to what is and is not various business students appropriate for the work- with an opportunity to im- place. prove their research and “I find that some of them presentation skills and to do not recognise for exam- also gain knowledge in key ple, that they need to have areas of business. an appropriate e-mail ad- “Most of them do an ex- dress. Sexysue and those cellent job and we are kinds of addresses are a proud of them,” Batson definite no-no in the world said of the participants. 28 • Sunday May 1, 2016 The Barbados Advocate Recruitment key in helping BAOP to advance

s Membership Harris pointed out that there are different categories of field, but the benefits em- Chairperson in the membership for those who are recruited. There is professional ployers can gain, when BAOP, general membership and honorary membership, given to individuals and they invest in the training Amembership keeping is a of their staff. role assigned to Veronica there is corporate membership, given to companies. “Training is a very im- Harris and her committee. portant part of our Harris strives to keep “Actually, one of the give companies an idea of community.” Harris fur- rate membership, given to Association. I have been a current members active, goals of our committee, is what the Association is all ther noted. companies. There is also member since 1987 and I committed and interested. to gain more members for about. It also outlined Harris also pointed out an Associate member cate- have developed as an of- She is also responsible for the Association while our core values and what that there are different cat- gory for those members fice professional through attracting and initiating making our selves more benefits there could be to egories of membership, for who cannot attend meet- the various seminars, new members. The BAOP visible to corporate the company as a whole, those who are recruited. ings on a regular basis e.g. workshops and confer- has a roll of just under 80 Barbados” she explained. the benefits to the indi- There is professional for religious reasons. ences that I would have members and recruiting “In doing so, what we vidual, which is the office membership and honorary Harris also spoke to the attended. That helps with members is key for the did, we published an in- professional and be exten- membership given to indi- gender dynamic in the or- your own personal and BAOP. formation brief which sion, the benefits to our viduals and there is corpo- ganisation, noting that at professional growth” present there are only two Harris remarked. males in the BAOP. The or- “I find that employers, ganisation has had about they leave (it up to) the in- four males in the past, but dividual to get their own as Harris explained, most training. Employers tend of the males are into fields to think that when you that have their own associ- train your staff, you train ation e.g. accounting. As them for somebody else, such, the BAOP, which because when they leave, caters to administrative they take that training professionals, is made up with them. But they have mainly of females. The to look at it in terms of the fact that the Association increase in productivity, was also formerly known the enhancement of the as The Barbados profession and the creativ- Secretaries Association, ity that they would (gain) may also be a contributing in the workplace. Look factor to the gender imbal- more to that and not look ance, Harris noted. at what they would lose Harris meanwhile spoke when the employee leaves to the value of training not and takes the training with only for persons in the them” Harris advised.

Veronica Harris – Membership Chairperson. The Barbados Advocate Sunday May 1, 2016 • 29 Dia Parris has his say on BAFOP HE Barbados cally no longer members, played in helping you to informative workshops put once you understand the must cater to the roots of Advocate posed therefore leaving about 15 grow and develop as a on by outsiders to the or- notion that BAFOP is an today. Through the expan- a few questions to enrolled members. professional? ganisation, past and pres- environment of learning sion of an organisation TDia Parris, Membership Barbados Advocate: Dia: Personally, I have ent members (including and development of the with such bold standards Chairperson for the Junior What does it take to be- grown through exposure myself), we have been able youth of Barbados. and viewpoints as BAFOP, Arm of the Barbados come a member of the to roles of governance and to distribute knowledge Therefore, bring your I therefore see it integral to Association of Office BAFOP? high responsibility, giving throughout ourselves as talents and an open mind grab the interest of youth Professionals, referred to Dia: To become a mem- me traits that will surely well as acquire information and you should be fully of school age, such as my- as BAFOP – the Barbados ber of BAFOP, one must transcend my professional and skills none of us may equipped. self. Association of Future have character, a general career. have possessed prior. Barbados Advocate: BAFOP meetings are Office Professionals. As the interest in bettering others Barbados Advocate: Barbados Advocate: What new initiative would held at the Goddards lone male in BAFOP, here in the community around What role has the What advice would you you like to see come on Training Room (behind is what this inspiring and them, while displaying a Association played in give to those who are stream in the BAFOP,going The Oval). Meetings are upcoming professional had willingness to learn and developing young office considering joining the forward? held on the last Saturday to say about his interest teach, in turn bettering professionals in Barbados Association? Dia: I believe that of every month. and participation in the everyone, see that it is in general? Dia: I would like to ac- in order to stimulate the (Articles produced by Association. a Youth Developmental Dia: Through the many cept you with open arms flowers of tomorrow, we Regina Selman Moore) Barbados Advocate: grouping. Tell me a little about how Barbados Advocate: you gained the title of What is the ratio of females Membership Chairperson to males like in the for the JuniorArm Association? Are you (BAFOP). seeing more males coming Dia: It was acquired forward to be a part of through my general inter- BAFOP, as opposed to just est in the expansion and females? development of the junior Dia: The ratio of females arm, (to have it better) to males within BAFOP recognised. Seeing that I is unmentionable, upon was competent and eager recognition that I am the to make a change and will- only male that is within the ing, they gave me the title. organisation. I have not Barbados Advocate: seen any males come for- How many members are ward to be a part of BAFOP currently enrolled in the (apart) from myself. Even BAFOP? as of late with our recruit- Dia: Due to the by-laws ment (drive), only females with regard to maximum have expressed an interest. age, many of our older en- Barbados Advocate: rolled members are techni- What role has the BAFOP

Dia Parris – Membership Chairperson for the Junior Arm (BAFOP). 30 • Sunday May 1, 2016 The Barbados Advocate Winning the BAOP award s a citizen of this have experienced many was invited, yet those plemented my studies for beautiful island of benefits. members did not hold that the Private Secretary’s ABarbados, I was ho- Since accepting that against me but greeted me Diploma at the Barbados noured to receive the award and attending with smiles and gently en- Community College. Yet Barbados Association of some of the meetings and couraged me to get in- the list of activities Office Professionals activities of the BAOP, I volved. planned by the BAOP for Award for outstanding have met some really kind I cannot forget the won- its members and the gen- performance in my year. I and hard-working individ- derful time that I had as- eral public is not exhaus- would like to share with uals who are too numer- sisting at the Career tive. you a little about my expe- ous to call by name.Those Showcase. It was uplifting Finally winning the rience in winning the individuals in planning to experience the sacrifice BAOP award is an experi- award. activities and sacrificing which the BAOP and ence that I would never When I won the award I their time to ensure suc- BAFOP (Barbados forget and I am sure that was surprised, happy but cess, made a diligent ef- Association of Future the things I leant will help confused.This is because I fort to welcome me and in- Office Professionals) me to become more profes- did not know what win- clude me in any activity members made to support sional as I enter the work- ning the award meant or they were planning.While the cause.There I learned ing world. I encourage even entailed. However I I was unable to attend all how to write a proper anyone who is interested Shanice Best gracefully accepted and of the events to which I Resume and Cover Letter in developing themselves as well as the correct way as a professional business to dress and apply my person and who has the make-up for different of- drive to help others, to fice settings. I know this consider joining the BAOP knowledge is valuable to or its younger branch me as I prepare to enter BAFOP (for persons aged the working environment. 18 to 28), if you are inter- There are so many ested in preparing, learn- things that I learnt such ing and developing your as what happens at busi- skills to become an office ness meetings, the role of professional. the Chairperson and the Shanice Best, Winner of proper conduct expected BAOP Professional in a meeting, which com- Development Award

Janet Sealy Service with a Smile (SWAS) IT is becoming increas- Respect – esteem others ingly difficult to fill leader- and it will come back to ship positions in service you. oriented organisations. Value –we all have in- Sometimes, the same busy trinsic worth. individuals are the ones Integrity – critical to heading these noble insti- leadership, it’s a must. tutions. Sitting among the Character – your spirit, general membership are strength and moral fiber is competent individuals unique to you. who are capable of offer- Experience – the net- ing Service with a Smile. working opportunities Permit me to share my and growth is irreplace- acrostic for SERVICE. able. Sacrifice –effective lead- Stop procrastinating and ership will require per- rise to the challenge of ex- sonal adjustments. ploring and developing Enthusiasm – every your leadership potential. good leader brings passion Janet Sealey, Assistant to the job. Secretary Treasurer The Barbados Advocate Sunday May 1, 2016 • 31 Toward a customer First BAOP Scholarship winner awarded focused organisation I am so elated to be the first numbers to some coun- to complete this task. IN February this year I was taining an effective cus- recipient of this tries. One of the areas that Having successfully com- privileged to be one of the tomer relations and service Scholarship Award in also stood out was the dis- pleted the Course I was presenters at the BAOP’s programme. Further, select- Protocol: Business and respect shown for our subsequently able to put Annual Conference under ing the right type of em- Social Etiquette, which was Nation’s flag where, for ex- this knowledge into prac- the theme “Innovate, ployees also highlights or- established in honour of ample, it can be seen flying tice. As a result, no matter Motivate, Educate”. It was ganisational fit and suitabil- the late Louisa Nurse. late at night without cause the event or location, I au- quite heart-warming to re- ity for customer-facing and Recognising that I was se- and not being “lit up”, or tomatically check for right turn to the organisation that supporting roles. lected from other members erected incorrectly on a and wrong as it pertains to I had the honour to serve Ultimately, a successful who were equally as qual- stage. On the other hand, a what was taught, remem- as President in 2007 before customer-focused organi- ified, made it even more fascination was the Table of bering that not only knowl- embarking on my journey sation will be highly de- special. Also, to know Precedence for Barbados, a edge is power, but the ap- to pursue post-graduate pendent on the level of in- Louisa as a friend and not very useful tool, which not plication of that knowledge studies, and the one to tegration and alignment of just an acquaintance it only identifies government is vital. which I credit much of my both strategic and opera- brought back memories of officials/dignitaries but It would be remiss of me professional development. tional initiatives that incor- Olivet Hinds us giving presentations es- how they are ranked, if I did not convey special I offer my heartiest congrat- porates all of the above fac- pecially on Etiquette - seated and positioned at thanks to the Tutor of the ulations to the President tors to produce excellent mental programmes tar- “proper manners”, she events or for particular cer- Course and Sponsor of this and Members on yet an- service. Both integration geted at specific individual truly was an advocate in emonies. Award, Mrs Jennifer other year’s celebration of and alignment must be and organisational needs. this area. Another aspect - though Hinkson and the BAOP’s Administrative driven by effective leader- As Barbados matures as a Memories never leave a great but exciting chal- President and Executive Professionals’ Week. ship that embraces an en- Nation, we are witnessing us, and as I reminisce on lenge - was our individual Board for affording me this Like everything else abling culture, fosters col- an era of disruptive tech- the course of study, there project, “A State Visit.” I unforgettable opportunity. around us, things are laborative relationship nology that continues to were many memorable ex- was impressed to see the changing and I was quite management, and em- revolutionise business sys- periences, especially about number of requirements as Karen P. Carter pleased to see that the ma- braces reliable and efficient tems, processes and trans- what transpires within dif- I researched and contacted Scholarship Award, jority of conference atten- technology. actions. Along with tech- ferent cultures and the sig- various businesses and Protocol: Social and Business dees represented govern- Effective leadership in- nology, economic develop- nificance of colours and governmental departments Etiquette ment agencies and statu- cludes engaging in, foster- ment and education has tory corporations. I quickly ing ethical business prac- brought us on to a world concluded that improving tices, and timely decision- stage with concurring ex- service levels is getting at- making. These behaviours pectations. Although we tention beyond profit- imply that mindsets and at- proudly sing “when this driven organisations. In titudes to Service must be fair land was young”, our this brief article, I will sum- transformed in order to cre- customer service is ex- marise the highlights of ate a culture that values pected to meet and surpass “creating a customer fo- both employee perspec- service standards of the cused organisation” along tives and customer contri- more developed nations. with the implications for bution to the organisations’ Among other things, our our nation Barbados in its mission. A culture which technological systems need Jubilee year of also ensures that employ- to be customer-ready and Independence celebrations ees are rewarded fairly and self-service oriented. In ad- and beyond. adequately for their roles in dition, organisations are re- According to creating the customer ori- quired to embrace another www.BusinessDictionary.c ented organisation and ul- aspect of technology that om, the critical aspects of timately enhancing rev- influences business both customer focus involve an enue. Transformation is positively and negatively. orientation of the organisa- about change which in- That being social-media tion toward serving its volves interventions as and other online platforms. clients' needs; a strong con- leadership development, tributor to the overall suc- executive coaching, and Olivet Hinds is an cess of a business; ensuring shifting embedded mind- Organisational Change and that all aspects of the com- sets. Fortunately, such in- Effectiveness Consultant and pany put its customers' sat- terventions can be achieved can be reached at isfaction first; and main- through holistic develop- [email protected]. 32 • Sunday May 1, 2016 The Barbados Advocate BAOP a ‘real asset’ to organisation for the disabled he relationship be- tween Barbados Association of Office TProfessionals (BAOP) and the Barbados National Organisation of the Disabled Inc. (BARNOD) continues to grow from strength to strength. President of BARNOD, Colbert Ashby describes BAOP, the leading associa- tion in Barbados for admin- istrative support personnel as a ‘real asset’ to his organ- isation. “For many years BAOP has been giving us guid- ance on how our gover- nance structure should op- erate,” he disclosed. “This assistance is appre- ciated because we realise that the older stewards who were part of the or- ganisation would not al- ways to be there. Therefore, the guidance we receive from BAOP has been an asset in showing those President of Barbados National Organisation of the CONT’D on Page 33 Disabled Inc. (BARNOD), Colbert Ashby. The Barbados Advocate Sunday May 1, 2016 • 33 Ashby: BARNOD kept informed CONT’D from Page 32 ‘...We had the Job Prep Workshop preparing those persons with younger members how to continue in the form of disabilities for the world of work. organisational structure So often disabled persons have and governance in an organisation – the role of been sidelined or left in the lurch board members and im- portance of those roles. when it comes to employment.’ BAOP has been making sure that BARNOD is with, allowed members to “When I took up the above par.” see how they can work Presidency I was con- From seminars, work- within the working world tacted by the BAOP shops to training, BAOP had they the opportunity. President at that time, keeps BARNOD in- In so doing, we were able who informed me of the formed, Ashby said. to send some of our mem- work BAOP has done “Through being a part bers on job attachments at with BARNOD in the past of BAOP initiatives, we various institutions across and she assured me that have been able to use the island. The results they will continue to do what we learnt in our from that experience were so – which I applauded organisation. amazing.” and accepted quite read- “Also, we had the Job Now into his second ily… When you come Prep Workshop preparing tenure as President, into an organisation it those persons with dis- Ashby recalled entering isn’t everything that you abilities for the world of BARNOD (which is a know. Yes, you read up on work. So often disabled cross-disability umbrella the constitutions and persons have been side- organisation managed by by-laws, however you lined or left in the lurch persons with disabilities) still need an extra under- when it comes to employ- – approximately eight standing on how to im- ment. years ago and hearing plement and formulate “The Job Prep, which about the relationship them … and that is where BAOP had assisted us with BAOP. BAOP comes in to play.” 34 • Sunday May 1, 2016 The Barbados Advocate “Innovate, Motivate, Educate” THE BAOP has, for the Office Professionals’ Assurance practice who freely of yourselves and More on BAOP past 40+ years, delivered Installation and Awards spoke on the theme. To making the Conference a topics aimed at maximis- Ceremony at the workshop presenters memorable and successful ing individual creativity Pommarine Hotel on Olivet Hinds, Principal occasion. Membership and knowledge by allow- Saturday June 20, 2015. Consultant, Coliaj I extend a special thank ing participants access to a The Association’s mis- Consulting; Derek A. Ward, you to those companies THE success of any organ- BAOP subscribes to the diversity of skills and ex- sion is to be the “world Principal Consultant, who supported us, without isation stems, in part, from philosophy of “Life-long pertise through its confer- class provider of opportu- Serenity Empowerment whose assistance the con- its ability to attract and re- Learning” and through av- ences and seminars. We nities for personal and pro- Services; Dr. Alexine ference would not have tain the “best and bright- enues such as its Annual are cognisant that creating fessional development in Jackman, Stress been possible - Sagicor Life est” people into the organ- Conference, professional opportunities for our the field of administration Management Consultant, Inc., CIBC First Caribbean isation. The Barbados development seminars members and the public to for its members and other The Stress Free Lifestyle International Bank, Association of Office and workshops, members network provide better op- customers, locally, region- Centre; and Mrs. Vivian- Armstrong Agencies, Professionals (BAOP) for- are kept abreast of the lat- portunities for knowledge ally and internationally.” Anne Gittens, Former Automotive Art, Barbados merly Barbados Secretaries est developments in tech- creation. The Conference Publisher & CEO, The International Business Association (BSA) is a not- nology relevant to the of- This year’s Barbados Committee’s mandate for Nation Publishing Co. Association (BIBA), Cave for-profit professional fice environment, thereby Association of Office the Conference was, there- Limited, we thank you for Shepherd & Co. 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When The Conference Keys to Creating a by lending a hand to the As we celebrate the mo- the following core values: coupled with exposure Committee in deciding the Customer Focused various tasks - Veronica mentous occasion of the Integrity from serving on the theme for the Conference Organisation King, Janet Sealy, Karen 50th Anniversary of Conducting our business Association’s Standing and settled on “Innovate, On the Road to Carter, Sandra Hinds, Barbados’ Independence, I transactions in a manner Ad Hoc committees, mem- Motivate, Educate”, a con- Retirement: Preparing Sophia Gibson, Shereka would like to express, my which exhibits honesty bers become equipped for traction, of sorts, of the yourself mentally and Clarke, Monica Greene, sincere congratulations and and fair treatment to all. leadership roles, either in- overall theme “Inspiring physically. Judy Taitt, Wyndeen best wishes for the contin- Commitment to ternally by serving on the action - educating, motivat- On behalf of everyone in- Savoury, Winnie Watson, ued progress and prosper- Excellence BAOP’s Board of Directors, ing and empowering” volved in organising the Sandra Griffith-Carrington, ity of Barbados and its peo- Always performing our or in executive or manage- which was introduced by conference, I would like to Gloria Jones, Elma Reece, ple. duties in a professional, rial capacities in their Madam President, Elma express our sincere thanks Clovine Leslie, Geoffrey Delores Dottin consistent, sustainable workplaces. 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Box 622 working as well. The Bridgetown The Barbados Advocate Sunday May 1, 2016 • 35 Report: Spanking may be linked to lifelong social, mental health problems in kids

BEING spanked as a child appears found was there was no long-term ben- to be linked to a host of long-term efits from that and some potential long- behavioural and mental health is- term harm.” sues, according to a new review of Besser added, “These can’t prove it evidence published this week. because you’re not randomly assigning But the report, which falls short of kids to be spanked or not but when confirming a causal relationship, may they looked at kids with various out- not end the ongoing debate over this comes, these children were more likely controversial form of punishment. to have been spanked. It’s children with The report, published in the April aggressive behaviour, children with low edition of the Journal of Family self-esteem, poor parent-child relation- Psychology, looked at data from 75 ships and even some mental illness, studies – a total of 50 years of data like depression, more common in people from more than 160 000 children. The who have been spanked.” researchers analysed the relationship Besser advised parents to focus on between childhood spanking and 17 shaping their child’s behaviour. outcomes including aggression, antiso- “What I say first is catch your child cial behaviour and other mental health being good,” he said. “Praise works so problems. much better. If you can catch them The research – featuring the findings being good and reinforce that, that’s from experts from the University of very effective.” Texas at Austin and the University of When a child’s behaviour needs to be Michigan – found that 13 out of these improved, Besser recommended using 17 outcomes were significantly associ- age-appropriate techniques. ated with spanking. in children has resulted in mixed con- cian, discussed the report’s findings “Time outs are great for kids who are The authors point out, however, that clusions. today on “Good Morning America”. two to five,” he said. “Older kids, remov- the data cannot conclusively say Still, many may view this latest re- “There have been hundreds of studies ing some of their privileges and then whether spanking as punishment port as further evidence against the ar- done but one of the concerns is that a modelling good behaviour.” causes these problems, or vice-versa. gument that spanking actually “works” lot of the studies included more severe “When you spank when you’re angry, For example, they note, children with as a form of punishment – and that it forms of physical punishment like hit- you’re teaching your kids when they’re behaviour problems tend to elicit more may also be linked to long-term dam- ting with an object,” Besser said. “So out of control they should use violence spankings from their parents in gen- age that parents might not be aware of. here they looked at 75 studies where it and it doesn’t work,” Besser explained. eral. Additionally, Besser noted previ- ABC News Chief Health and Medical was just spanking, so hitting on the “Often, it’s the parent who needs the ous research on spanking and outcomes Editor, Dr. Richard Besser, a paediatri- bottom with an open hand. What they time-out.” Bed bugs repulsed by certain colours

BED bugs appear to have a strong pref- erence for particular colours – a quirk that could be used against the trouble- some pests, say scientists. According to the work in the Journal of Medical Entomology,the blood-suck- ing insects love black and red, but hate yellow and green. Bed bugs are tiny and they like to live close to their next meal – your blood. They can hide in the seam of your mat- tress or a joint in your bed frame. They tend to prefer fabric and wood over plas- tic and metal. Deep-clean your mattress for a better night’s sleep But Dr. Corraine McNeill and col- leagues wanted to find out if colours af- SOMETIMES your mattress needs months to extend mattress life and really gives your mattress a deep fected where bed bugs might dwell.They some serious attention. Along with re- prevent sagging. While you’re working cleaning. Let the baking soda and es- carried out a series of experiments in freshing your bed, this easy cleaning on your mattress, toss your bedding in sential oil work its magic for at least their lab, placing bed bugs in dishes DIY ensures a better night’s sleep. No the wash, and fluff duvets or feather an hour. with different colour shelters made out need for harsh chemicals or expensive beds in the dryer. 4. While you’re waiting, wipe down of card. Rather than taking cover at ran- concoctions all you need is a box of bak- 2. Open the box of baking soda and the walls around your bed and the bed dom, the bugs appeared to select the ing soda for this cleaner.The addition add 10 to 20 drops of your favourite es- frame, creating a nice and clean sleep- shelters according to their colour, show- of essential oil gently scents your bed, sential oil. Close the box and give it a ing area. After an hour, vacuum the ing a preference for black and red. helping to soothe and lull you to sleep. good shake to distribute the essential mattress, working slowly to ensure all Dr. McNeill said: “After doing the oil and break up any large clumps. the baking soda has been removed. study,the main reason we think they What you’ll need: Lavender, chamomile, sandalwood, and 5. Along with freshening your bed, preferred red colours is because bed bug * 16-ounce box baking soda ylang ylang are all soothing scents that the mixture helps lift dirt and residue themselves appear red, so they go to * Essential oil would be wonderfully calming. And es- while wicking away moisture. And giv- these harborages because they want to * Vacuum cleaner sential oils are naturally antibacterial. ing your mattress a good vacuuming be with other bed bugs.” 3. Sprinkle the baking soda over the sucks away any lurking dust mites, The bugs appeared to dislike yellow Directions: bed, using the entire box. Now it’s time which makes everyone sleep easier. and green shelters, possibly because 1. Before beginning, flip or rotate the for a mattress massage! Rub the bak- Make the bed, and you’re ready for these bright colours remind them of bed, which is smart to do every six ing soda mixture into the bed, which some serious slumber. brightly lit areas that are less safe to hide in, say the researchers. 36 • Sunday May 1, 2016 The Barbados Advocate Taming your sugar addiction WE live in a highly educated society and we have basic knowledge of the possible negative effects of consuming excessive sugar – diabetes, obesity etcetera but some of us can’t seem to help craving sugar, losing control, and eating more than we planned. Sugar is everywhere and unfortunately even some young children are on the wrong path, drinking lots of sugary drinks and snacks that will only predispose them to many conditions unless they break the habit of consuming it in an excessive manner. It’s a tough addiction to break and the Barbados Government has imposed a ten per cent tax on sweet drinks to encourage Barbadians to take in less sugar, hopefully leading to the better health of our people and less strain on the health system. Minister of Finance, Chris Sinckler who announced the tax also said that “beverages containing intrinsic sugars only, such as 100 per cent natural fruits juice, coconut water, plain milk, evaporated milk will not be subject to the excise tax”. It has been stated that the measure that you may have an addiction. Chew some gum will be reviewed in the next two years to see the effect Here’s what you can do: Research has shown that chewing gum can reduce on the behaviour of producers and consumers and your desire to consume excessive sugar. So get out whether it or not should be extended, and these Just have a little bit that stick of gum. results should be very interesting. Meanwhile, earlier Eat a bit of a cookie or some of the chocolate you’re this year a university lecturer at a town hall meeting craving, the key word being a bit. This should help Keep a food diary being held to discuss the financing of healthcare even you quell your craving and let you enjoy a little bit of Keeping a daily food diary can help you be more proposed a ‘fat tax’ which has been shot down by the what you were craving. conscious of how much sugary food you are actually Ministry of Health and the wider public. A ‘fat tax’ is consuming and encourage you to cut down. probably not the answer but it is clear that Have some fruit something has to be done to help people live a Satisfy your sweet tooth naturally with some of Don’t miss out on sleep healthier lifestyle. nature’s candy - fruit. Fruits can taste just as sweet Don’t see the connection? Well, the more tired you Moderation is always key but if you find yourself as your favourite snacks but are much healthier as feel, the more likely you are to experience cravings as consuming too many sugary things; daydreaming they provide fibre and nutrients. your body looks for an energy boost. So get your zzzs. about your next milk chocolate, it’s time to consider (SIB) Your health, the best gift ever By Truneal Kwang calorie-burning power, and it doesn’t take much to make a difference, just three times a week at ten THE quest to get healthy and stay that way always minutes a pop can have mind-numbingly good effects. seems to be out of reach. Countless self-help Also, driving everywhere always seems like a good commercials, books and numerous food plans seem to idea, but just 30 minutes a day of walking, even broken give fresh insight, but the results slip through your down into three ten-minute bursts, can lead to fingers faster than you can order your next value increased energy and weight loss. meal. Unknowingly, many of us put ourselves in Skipping regular medical checkups may give your harm’s way without our knowledge and these bad wallet a short-term ease, but may end up as a long- habits could be causing roadblocks on the road to a term expense. Seeing your doctor regularly is a must healthier you. for detecting silent killers like high blood pressure. Not getting enough bone-building nutrients is Experts have learnt how to decrease arterial aging by problem number one. Low fat diary products like up to 80 per cent, but if you never get your blood yogurt and skim milk, as well as fortified Orange pressure checked doctors can’t help you. Juice are packed with calcium and Vitamin D, both of If you’re seeing your doctor regularly,you’ve earned which will help avoid bone fractures later in life. It’s extra bonus points,but the next step is to be an active important to take a daily calcium supplement and patient. Research any health problems you have or make sure it contains Vitamin D and Magnesium so treatments you need. The more aware you are of your you don’t have to worry about running up a deficit. body, the more likely you and your doctor will catch a We gloss over food labels. If we took the time to serious illness in its early stages. actually read then, we’d see that so many of the foods They’re also small tips that may help. Putting we buy, like potato chips and nacho cheese sauce, televisions in your kitchen, or near to where you eat aren’t worth the staggering amount of fat they contain. may cause you to gorge mindlessly. It is suggested The result? We would all become smarter shoppers. that you move your television in front of your exercise We don’t eat enough fruits and vegetables. I know equipment or a place with enough room to do a fitness they’re not tasty, but about 74 per cent of us don’t eat DVD.Also, when eating out it’s important to remember the recommended five to nine servings of fruits and to ask about the sauces your food may come smothered vegetables a day needed to reduce our risk of disease. in. As delicious as they may be, they can be quite And it’s really not that hard: an entrée-sized salad can fattening and a substitution would be advisable. For pack three veggie servings, a small cup of orange juice example, swapping your cream sauce for a tomato- delivers a fruit serving, and a half cup of cooked based marinara. As with everything new, small steps spinach equals a veggie serving. will make these changes much easier. After all, we’ve We don’t strength train as often as we should. only been blessed with one body and it’s important to Pumping iron strengthen bones and boosts your body’s keep it at its peak. The Barbados Advocate Sunday May 1, 2016 • 37 Communication St. Francis de Sales, patron of writers POPE FRANCIS’ God, he wrote many message for World pamphlets and carried and Mercy: Communication Day was on a vast published on the 24th correspondence. For his January Feast Day of St. writings, he has been A fruitful Francis de Sales, patron named patron of the of writers. Catholic Press. His Francis was destined writings, filled with his encounter by his father to be a characteristic gentle lawyer so that the young spirit, are addressed to ext Sunday May man could eventually Francis did his father administering his lay people. He wants to 8th, the Catholic take his elder’s place as finally consent. Francis diocese he continued to make them understand NDiocese of a senator from the was ordained and elected preach, hear confessions that they too are called Bridgetown will join province of Savoy in provost of the Diocese of and catechize the to be saints. As he wrote the universal church as France. For this reason Geneva, then a center for children. His gentle in The Introduction to it celebrates the Francis was sent to the Calvinists. Francis character was a great the Devout Life: “It is an 50thWorld Padua to study law.After set out to convert them, asset in winning souls. error, or rather a heresy, Communications Day. receiving his doctorate, especially in the district He practiced his own to say devotion is Good communication he returned home and, of Chablais. By axiom, “A spoonful of incompatible with the is never merely the in due time, told his preaching and honey attracts more flies life of a soldier, a product of the latest or parents he wished to distributing the little than a barrelful of tradesman, a prince, or a most developed enter the priesthood. His pamphlets he wrote to vinegar.” married woman.... It has technology but realised father strongly opposed explain true Catholic Besides his two happened that many through deep Francis in this, and only doctrine, he had well-known books, have lost perfection in interpersonal after much patient remarkable success. the Introduction to the the desert who had relationship. persuasiveness on the At 35 he became Devout Life and A preserved it in the The Pontifical Council part of the gentle bishop of Geneva. While Treatise on the Love of world.” for Social Communication has announced that the Pope Francis For communications theme for World Communications Day in The theme also 2016 is ‘Communication highlights the capacity reform, the Vatican and Mercy: A Fruitful of good communication Encounter’. to open up a space for The theme is inspired dialogue, mutual looks to Walt Disney by the upcoming Jubilee understanding and ROME – Seeking communication process. Year of Mercy. reconciliation, thereby inspiration for a reform of Among Vatican Radio, The choice of this allowing fruitful human the Vatican’s the newspaper theme is intended to encounters to communications L’Osservatore Romano, highlight how social flourish. operations, Italian the Vatican’s printing communications should At a time when Monsignor house, its television be centred on mercy, attention is often drawn Dario Edoardo Viganò center,the press office and dialogue and welcome to the polarised and says he and his team have some smaller operations, The communique from judgmental nature of turned to an unlikely there’re more than 650 the Vatican said the much commentary in source: Walt Disney. people currently working Pope Francis desired social media, the theme “The central issue is full time in that World invokes the power of that the Gospel and the communications, making Communications Day words and gestures to magisterium of the Holy one of the Vatican’s would provide the overcome Father reach the hearts of largest operation in terms appropriate occasion to misunderstandings, to people,” Viganò told of personnel. reflect on the deep heal memories and to reporters on Wednesday, According to Viganò, synergy between build peace and while saying the new there will be cuts both in communication and harmony. system will also have to the budget and in the mercy. Pope Francis is also pay attention to costs. structures, with the main In the Bull of underlining that good The former head of the goal of optimizing the Indiction of the Jubilee communication is never Vatican’s TV service who process. Year, the Pope affirmed merely the product of was tapped by Pope Though he didn’t say as that “The Church is the latest or most Francis in June 2015 to much, it’s clear there’s a commissioned to developed technology, become the first prefect of great deal of duplication Msgr. Dario Vigano, director of the Vatican announce the mercy of but is realised within a new Secretariat for of effort in the system Television Center, heads the new Secretariat for God, the beating heart the context of a deep Communications warned, that could be eliminated – Communications, whose aim is to coordinate and of the Gospel, which in interpersonal however,that not for instance, at the streamline the Holy See’s multiple communica- its own way must relationship. everyone involved in the moment both the tions outlets. (CNS photo/Paul Haring) penetrate the heart and The Pope’s message over-haul is going to feel newspaper and the radio mind of every for World like they’re in a magic do their own translations produce a new thought of transversally, person.” Communications Day is kingdom. of papal speeches. communications system, as a container that can “Her language and traditionally published He said the “onion-like” Vigano did point out “which responds to the serve every channel.” her gestures must on the feast day of St process won’t be complete some of the flaws of the current context,” such as The first step in the transmit mercy, so as to Francis de Sales, until 2018, and predicted previous management, the digital world, social merger will be uniting the touch the hearts of all patron of writers it will be “tear-inducing” saying it had an media”, and the television center and the people and inspire them (24 January). for some. individualistic vision, “multimedia, radio, which Viganò once more to find the World Explaining the new with some of the multicultural, and defined as “easy,” while road that leads to the Communications Day is model further,he said department heads multilingual realities,” acknowledging the Father. It is helpful, in celebrated every year on that the idea is for every thinking in terms of, without forgetting the difficulty presented by the this regard, to the Sunday before media outlet the Vatican “better small but mine.” poor and needy. radio’s large editorial remember that our Pentecost. has to discuss the day’s This mentality,he said, One of the key elements staff. Next year,Viganò reflection is situated in It was established by news in a coordinated “was a disaster.” of the merger of the said, the newspaper,the the context of an Paul VI after the Second fashion: Radio, TV,web, Speaking at a seminar Vatican communications Vatican’s editorial house, awareness that Vatican Council in order Twitter,with each one for journalists and system, Vigano said, will its photography service, communication is a key to draw attention to the telling the story according diocesan spokespersons be new production and typography office will element for the “the vast and complex to its own characteristics. organized by Rome’s processes.“Today,each merge, with 2018 promotion of a phenomenon of the According to Viganò, the Pontifical University of media [outlet] develops its becoming a review year to culture of modem means of reform has to be both in the Holy Cross, Viganò production in a vertical see how the consolidation encounter.” social communication”. structures and in the said the reform ought to way … they have to be is working.

42 • Sunday May 1, 2016 The Barbados Advocate Kate Middleton poses for british Vogue in first-ever fashion shoot

THE British edition Princess Diana British-born, New York- of Vogue celebrated famously graced the based photographer its centenary issue cover of the magazine works regularly for with something of a four times. Her final Vogue and has shot royal coup yesterday, cover, taken by campaigns for leading revealing it had photographer Patrick fashion houses landed the Duchess Demarchelier, was in including Calvin Klein of Cambridge’s first- 1997, the year of her and Louis Vuitton. ever magazine cover death. Another Vogue A source at the shoot. cover shot of the late magazine said that The magazine’s June princess in black and Kate worked closely issues features seven white and wearing a with the editor and new photographs of the tiara, also taken by style director on the 34-year-old royal taken Demarchelier, features shoot eschewing by British photographer in the National Portrait glamour for country chic Josh Olins in January Gallery exhibition as when it came to the in the Norfolk well. wardrobe. On the cover countryside where the Kate’s cover shoot is she is seen wearing a Cambridges live. set to be equally Burberry trench coat The striking pictures memorable. Styled by and a £293 white are the result of a one of the magazine’s jacquard shirt by the unique collaboration senior style directors same fashion house. The between the magazine Lucinda Chambers, fetching green hat, and Britain’s National Olins’s shoot captured provided by the fashion Portrait Gallery, which the duchess at her most team, is by vintage store will display two of the natural. Smiling Beyond Retro. In portraits in its radiantly and with another of the series of exhibition Vogue 100: A minimal makeup, she pictures Kate is Century of Style. A keen looks entirely at ease in photographed resting photographer herself, the Norfolk countryside. against a wooden gate the duchess is patron of “This was the in front of a stone farm the National Portrait duchess’s first sitting building in a pair of Gallery and will view for a magazine and she Burberry £695 stretch the exhibition on was a joy to work with, boot cut trousers and a Wednesday. a natural,” said Olins, £35 striped black and By choosing British who was chosen by the red jersey top by Petit Vogue for her first-ever magazine, the National Bateau. The picture was cover Kate is following Portrait Gallery, and the last to be taken The Duchess of Cambridge makes her fashion editorial debut in a new shoot with in famous footsteps. Kensington Palace. The during the day. photographer Josh Olins.

Set Photos Show Millennium Falcon at the Jedi Temple. New Star Wars 8 set photos AS Star Wars: Episode who powered down VIII reaches the mid- during those more point of production, quite intense moments of a few plot rumours have study.As we can see in a been supposedly leaked. series of new set photos, And they of course hint Chewbacca and R2 that Master Jedi Luke aren’t going anywhere Skywalker will be anytime soon. As they sit training Rey in the ways in the Millennium of the force. What these Falcon parked at the unconfirmed story bottom of the now-iconic details fail to mention is Jedi steps on the well- how Chewbacca and R2- hidden planet of Ahch- D2 factor into this. To. When Luke trained Thanks to The Daily with Yoda on Dagobah, Mail, we have our first he didn’t have the added look at the Millennium bonus of a Wookie Falcon parked on a audience. Only R2-D2, portion of Ahch-To. The Barbados Advocate Sunday May 1, 2016 • 43 Mild winter leads to unexpected honey crop THEY’VE been producing honey on George Wallace set up the farm with Ian Wallace’s farm since his just two hives after being demobbed from grandfather George first built his the Paratroop Regiment following his hives there in 1949. service in World War Two and in But in all those 67 years they’ve never Palestine. He had read a book about gathered a honey that’s been made by beeking and became obsessed with the their bees in the depths of winter. craft. Until now, that is. He gradually increased the number of Usually it is too cold for Mr Wallace’s hives, supplementing his income by bees to leave their hives. But so mild was working as a postman, a timber feller last winter that the bees at Quince Honey and farm worker. Farm were able to gather pollen from the The honey farm, now one of the largest late flowering ivy which grows on the in Britain, also stages beekeeping surrounding hedgerows and trees. demonstrations to nurture a new “Bees are cold blooded and can’t go out generation’s interest in the type of craft if temperatures fall below 45 degrees. honeys it produces. They have to stay in their hives,” said Mr “It’s great people that can get so close Wallace. and they can ask questions as the “But it was so unseasonably warm in beekeeper works,” said Mr Wallace. October, November and December that He described this year’s winter honey, they were able to take advantage of it and which retails at £5.99 a jar,as “a one-off”, just kept foraging. It was very strange.” adding: “My grandfather started the The result was an astonishing harvest business in 1949 and we’ve never had of winter honey.With the bees producing anything like this before.” 10lbs of honey per hive over the three In a further example of unexpected month period, Mr Wallace and his staff weather patterns, drivers are being gathered enough from the 1,100 hives to warned of potential road chaos, with “four fill 22,000 half pound jars. seasons in one day” over the bank holiday Mr Wallace, 34, describes the result as weekend. a strongly flavoured honey which, he After a short sunny respite on says, “tastes like ivy smells”. Saturday, thunder, gales, hail and He added: “People really like it, torrential downpours will sweep in on Ian Wallace of the Quince Honey Farm, checking his bees near South Molton, perhaps because it’s rather unusual. Sunday and Monday. Devon. Customers are very educated about Police and motoring groups warned honey these days. They don’t want the drivers to take extra care after a spate of There will be some relief later this sweep south-eastwards across the UK bland supermarket stuff so much. They crashes in snow and ice across northern week however, as temperatures start to on Monday leaving sunny spells in the are seeking out mono-floral honeys like England. climb. afternoon, along with scattered showers ours.” RAC spokesman Rod Dennis said: Sunny spells and showers are expected in the north, some heavy with the risk of The tradition of making honey at the “Drivers might encounter four seasons’ on Tuesday, with the north and west hail. farm in South Molton, near Barnstable, worth of weather in one day.” experiencing hail and even thunder.But “It will be breezy on Tuesday with was passed down from grandfather London and the Home Counties can by Thursday temperatures are expected sunny spells and showers.” George, who died in 2006, aged 80, to his expect temperatures of 15C on Sunday to reach 17C, hitting 19C by Friday. “These will be heaviest and most son Paddy, now 64, who helps run the and Monday. Further north it will be A MeteoGroup UK spokesman said: frequent in the north and west with the business with his son, Ian. around 12C or 13C. “Another band of rain is expected to chance of local hail and thunder.” Why are peacock tail feathers so enchanting? “THE sight of a feather in a peacock’s tail, shorter string produces a higher pitch at whenever I gaze at it, makes me sick,” a higher resonant frequency than the Charles Darwin told a fellow scientist in same motion on the longer strings of a a letter in 1860. cello. The showiness of the peacock tail The difference in frequencies was initially struck him as a handicap – why smaller than fellow author and physicist would an animal put so much energy into Suzanne Amador Kane expected, and the producing a purely ornamental feature? – eyespots remained practically stationary but it would come to embody an important only at the resonant frequencies observed part of his theory of sexual selection. in train-rattling. Today, 150 years later, peacock tails Kane said two factors were at play. haven’t been terribly well researched. To First, the loose barbs along the feathers’ understand the role they play in sexual length cause friction that altered the selection,scientists studied feather length vibration action. and they studied the number of eyespots, “They are rubbing against each other, and neither proved to play a major role in and it turns out when you have a lot wooing. friction in the system, that allows you to Now, a group of interdisciplinary excite the frequency over a broad range,” scientists have turned their attention to Kane said. “So instead of having one another factor: the almost hypnotising frequency that works like a bell with a shaking of the long tail feathers known as very clear note, it turns out that when “train-rattling.” The findings were you have a lot of friction,you have a range published April 27 in the journal PLOS of frequencies.” ONE. A 2013 study found placing stickers over a male peacock’s iridescent eyespots Images taken by a scanning electron Train feathers are the long, caused mating success to drop to nearly zero. microscope also revealed tiny hook-like quintessential green, blue and bronze feathers on the eyespots. These hooks plumes that made the male peacock grey tail feathers to strum the longer motionless while the feathers move anchor the end of the train feather, famous. In train-rattling, the bird shakes feathers like a guitar.On average,they did required more explanation. creating a perception of stillness. the train feathers to create a shimmering, it at a rate of 25 times a second. Back in the lab, the team mechanically Iridescence too, seems to play a role. In iridescent background while the eyespots Like a parent pushing a child on a shook individual train feathers to a 2013 study, Biologist Roslyn Dakin appear motionless. swing, the male’s tail feathers vibrate the measure their vibration.Shorter feathers found that iridescence – the change of an Researchers filmed male and female plumes in an energetically efficient shook at a higher resonant frequency than eyespot’s hue in relation to light angle – peacocks at a botanical garden near Los manner.The strumming even produces a longer feathers.The effect is analogous to explained about half of mating success. Angeles with high-speed cameras. When percussive, rustling sound. a musical tone made on a violin as Place stickers over the male’s eyespots, train-rattling, the birds used the shorter, But why the eyespots stand relatively compared to a cello. A pluck of a violin’s and mating rates drop to near zero. 44 • Sunday May 1, 2016 The Barbados Advocate How Amazon convinced you to pay up for shopping NEWYORK –Amazon is clearly entering growth in the U.S., according to Bezos. its ‘Prime’. Meaning, of course, its $100 Pachter estimates that Prime members annual membership program, now a spend about four times what others do, decade old, which has accomplished the and account for about a third of all remarkable feat of convincing millions of Amazon purchases. “That’s why Prime people to pay an annual fee for the matters,” he said. privilege of, well, shopping. Tawnie Knight in Tuscon, Arizona Prime is now central to Amazon’s joined Prime about two years ago for the strategy of dominating the world of convenience of free shipping. Since then commerce.What started as a yearly fee for Amazon has become her default shopping free two-day shipping now offers a site. sometimes bewildering array of perks, “I call it the $100 cart, because every including household product time I go on there I spend about $100,”she subscriptions, one and two hour Prime said. “Before Prime I probably spend Now delivery,streaming music and video, around the same amount, just with other e-books, groceries (for an additional $200 retailers like Walmart.” a year), photo storage and more. Brandon Kraft joined Prime when it Certain models years of the Nissan Sentra (left) and the Altima, among others, “Prime has become an all-you-can-eat, began ten years ago to get cheap are being recalled. physical-digital hybrid,”Amazon founder textbooks while in school. Now he finds it and CEO Jeff Bezos wrote in his annual essential - with five kids ranging in age 17 shareholder letter in April. He wants the months to six years at home - for ordering service to be such a good deal that you’d diapers and wipes and other household Nissan recalls nearly be “irresponsible”not to sign up,he wrote. goods. Why the emphasis on Prime? Simply “I think it’s fair to say we spend $125 or put,members of the loyalty program shop $150 a month at Amazon that we wouldn’t more frequently and spend more money, have been spending if we didn’t have four million vehicles analysts say. Prime,” Kraft said.“We go to the Amazon Prime shoppers helped drive Amazon’s site first when we need something, and if NEW YORK – Nearly four million adult or a child. Defective sensors might surprise profit surge in the first quarter. they don’t carry it we start the actual Nissan cars are being recalled due incorrectly think that an adult is a child Shares of the e-commerce giant jumped in shopping process of looking elsewhere.” to major safety problems where or classify the seat as empty,thus turning after-hours trading Thursday after it Of course, Amazon Prime isn’t for passenger air bags or seat belts could off the air bag. reported a 28 per cent jump in revenue,to everyone. Those that shop infrequently fail in a crash, leading to serious The recall applies to certain cars of the $29.13 billion. Net income was $513 online won’t find the $100-a-year fee injuries or fatalities. following models: the 2016-2017 Nissan million, compared to a loss in the year- worth it. With an estimated 244 million The two recalls are just the latest in a Maxima, 2013-2016 Nissan Altima, earlier quarter. registered Amazon accounts, a large string of safety problems to hit NV200, LEAF and Sentra, 2013-2017 Amazon doesn’t release detailed majority of Amazon shoppers - roughly 80 automakers in the past year with Acura, Nissan Pathfinder, 2014-2016 Nissan numbers on Prime,although Bezos wrote per cent, in fact - haven’t signed up yet. BMW, Chrysler, Ford, Honda, Lexus, NV200 Taxi,Infiniti QX60 and Q50,2014- that Prime has “tens of millions” of Amazon continues to add Prime Mazda, Toyota and other manufactures 2017 Nissan Rogue, 2015-2016 Nissan subscribers. Wedbush Securities analyst offerings to entice more users. Last week having to recall cars over air bag Murano,Chevrolet City Express and 2013 Michael Pachter estimates there are Amazon started offering a monthly Prime problems. The Nissan problems are Infiniti JX35 vehicles. about 50 million Prime members. subscription for $11 a month, aimed at unrelated to the other air bag issues. Nissan will notify owners of the problem Even a 25 per cent price increase in hooking shoppers during the holidays Nissan North America, Inc. said that and offer to fix it for free, however no 2014, the only one for Prime in ten years, when the majority of Prime members sign 3.2 million cars may have a problem with schedule has yet been provided for when hasn’t appreciably dampened enthusiasm up.In 2015,three million shoppers joined a sensor that detects if the front passenger these notices will go out or how quickly the for the program.Membership grew 51 per Prime in the third week of December seat is occupied and if that passenger is an repairs can be made. cent last year, including 47 per cent alone. Virtual reality delays flatten fan fervour LOS ANGELES – Virtual reality, oddly It’s too soon to say how the delays will enough, isn’t immune to the problems affect Oculus, much less the overall that arise in practical reality. Just ask acceptance of VR, a technology that would-be fans of the Oculus Rift headset, submerges users in realistic artificial many - possibly most - of whom are still worlds. (Early VR “experiences” consist waiting for their $600 gadgets more than primarily of video games .) In other four weeks after they started shipping. contexts, big companies like Apple have The delay, naturally, has sparked managed to weather shortages and online grousing and even some data- shipping delays for products such as the based activism, including the creation of Apple Watch and its new iPhone SE. a crowdsourced spreadsheet for tracking But some find the Rift delays who received their prized VR gear and intolerable, especially given that Oculus when. Some longtime supporters of is no fledgling startup, but part of Oculus have declared themselves Facebook - the social network bought it alienated by the company’s inability to two years ago for $2 billion. “There’s an deliver; others have defected to rival VR element of inexcusable incompetence systems, or are at least considering it. going on,” says J.P.Gownder,a Forrester Christian Cantrell, a software engineer Research analyst, who placed his and science-fiction author in Sterling, preorder in the first ten minutes but Virginia, put in his pre-order roughly 15 doesn’t expect his Rift until mid-May. minutes after Oculus started accepting Experienced hardware manufacturers them in January - and is still waiting. It’s would have set up suppliers months or been a “bummer,” he says, because he years in advance to avoid these types of passed up buying a rival headset, the problems, Gownder says. The fact that The Oculus Rift virtual reality headset. HTC Vive, hoping to be part of a VR Oculus managed to bungle its launch “renaissance” with Rift. with more than three years to prepare, on an “unexpected component shortage,” deliveries to accelerate in coming weeks. “I’ve been kind of like an Oculus plus the backing of Facebook, is declined to comment on specifics. It told By way of apology, Oculus said it will believer,” he says. “But if they bump it “scandalous,” he says. the AP in a statement it has moved to offer free shipping to customers who again, I might just order a Vive.” Oculus, which has blamed the delays address the shortage and expects ordered before April 1. The Barbados Advocate Sunday May 1, 2016 • 45 SPORTSSPORTS TTOC to announce decision on Local athletes gymnastics Olympic spot on Monday TRINIDAD – Come tomorrow, given the TTOC until May 9 to Saturday and a meeting with the given wise words the world will know whether or accept the spot. TTOC’s Games Management not Marisa Dick will be given the Failure to do so will result in Committee, attorneys and the chance to represent Trinidad and the automatic invitation of the Trinidad and Tobago Gymnastics Tobago at the Olympic Games. next best ranked All-Around Federation (TTGF). at int’l event The Trinidad and Tobago athlete from the qualifying event The Games Management Olympic Committee will hold a in Rio (1st Reserve), according to Committee and the TTOC’s JUST before the Penn from the Caribbean and being press conference on Monday,May FIG. attorneys met on Friday night. Relays came to an end a proud person from the 2, to announce if it will take up In a communique issued Asked if the TTOC will be yesterday, members of the region, I don’t care if it is the spot earned at the Rio test Friday, FIG said since the taking up the option of appealing Christ Church Foundation Barbados, Bahamas, Jamaica, event on April 17. qualification place earned by to a Tripartite Commission for team who are in wherever it is, you see the Dick controversially won the Marisa Dick is nominative, no Williams to compete as sug- Philadelphia for the difference in the standard of right to represent T&T after she name change or replacement is gested by her legal team, Lewis annual event, got a chance the kids and how they perform replaced Thema Williams at the possible. said he had no comment on that. to have a one-on-one with and it comes from the last minute. Brian Lewis told Loop that the The TTOC’s press conference Olympic Gold medallist, teaching,” she said. The Fédération Internationale decision will be announced fol- will be held tomorrow, May 2 at Debbie Ferguson- Going on to note that the de Gymnastique (FIG) has lowing the TTOC’s AGM on 10.30 am at Olympic House. McKenzie. much colder weather was a Ferguson-McKenzie, who major factor for athletes from hails from the Bahamas the region, she went on to say Olympic and is of Jamaican parentage, that it was a factor that could took time out of her schedule not be controlled and that the share some advice with some of level of maturity exhibited by champion her siblings from the the athletes as they were region. warming up properly and Leaving her legacy in the staying warm and hydrated, James runs Caribbean, with 18 CARIFTA showed that the local coaches medals, seven of which are were grooming world-class Gold and the 1995 Austin athletes. Adding that she fastest 400m Sealy Award and thought the Relays to be an Pan-American Championships important opportunity for high and World Championships school students to get some time of 2016 medals, Ferguson-McKenzie, competition experience and OLYMPIC champion Kirani who specialised in the 100 and exposure, Ferguson-McKenzie James produced a hot perform- 200 Metre events is currently said that she was also happy to ance in cold weather on Friday the women’s sprints and see teams from the region at when he clocked the fastest time hurdles coach for the the event and hoped that more of the year to win the 400 meters University of Houston. could make the trip. at the Drake Relays in Iowa. Speaking to a member of the “A lot of the times, colleges The 23-year-old Grenadian local media on location at Penn and universities in the States showed he was on track to de- State University where don’t get a chance to travel to fend his title in Rio in August by Kirani James of Grenada championship is being held, the Caribbean or the CARIFTA clocking 44.08 seconds in Ferguson-McKenzie stated she Games and this is where they swirling winds at the meeting four years ago, when he made great track to do some great was proud to be from the get a opportunity to see in Des Moines. history as the first ever Olympic things this year,” James said region and that sharing with something impressive. In a battle between the last champion from the tiny after Friday’s race. other athletes from the Our kids have so much talent two Olympic champions, James Caribbean island nation of The 23-year-old finished third Caribbean was what made coming from the islands and I beat American LaShawn barely 100,000 people. in the 400 at last year’s world ours a quality apart from the would definitely Merritt by 0.14 seconds. That time remains his per- championships in Beijing be- rest of the world. recommend and encourage James’ time was not far off the sonal best. hind South African Wayde van “Like I told one of the kids, more teams,” she said. 43.94 he ran to win in London “It just shows that I’m on a Niekerk. the world is watching. Being (MP) Cameron welcomes BCCI announcement on resumption of ties MUMBAI, India – West Indies addressed and would like to Anurag Thakur on Saturday cancellation of the scheduled Cricket Board president, Dave thank BCCI for reviving our underscored the importance of Test tour. Cameron, has hailed the ties,” Cameron said in a the upcoming series. An upset BCCI blamed the resumption of bilateral ties with statement. “The BCCI is happy to resume WICB for the abandonment and the Indian Cricket Board “West Indies cricket their bilateral ties with WICB. lodged a US$42 million claim (BCCI), as the region prepares appreciates the support of BCCI We recognise that West Indies for losses incurred due to the to host India in a four-Test series and the cricket loving fans of the has a huge role to play in the cancellation, and threatened starting in July. islands keenly look forward to development of cricket and we legal action if the Caribbean The BCCI announced witness some exciting contests are happy to support their board did not show how the Saturday it had resumed between the two teams.” endeavours,” he said. amount would be settled. relations with the WICB after Last December, the WICB “This tour will further At the time, the BCCI labelled resolving “outstanding issues” announced an agreement to strengthen the bond between the Windies pullout a pertaining to the controversial play the four-Test series in the the Indian and the West Indian “monumental disaster” and said abandoned tour of India two Caribbean, following fans, who have over the years it had been faced with “huge years ago, when West Indies discussions with BCCI patronized this glorious game of revenue losses, a loss of players quit the one-day tour President, Shashank Manohar. cricket.” reputation and is at risk of over pay issues with their board. The agreement was a crucial The BCCI had moved swiftly losing valuable commercial “We are extremely delighted step in the thawing of relations to suspend relations with the partners.” that concerns which arose due to between the two bodies and WICB, following the abandoned The BCCI has since waived West Indies Cricket Board the incomplete tour have been BCCI Honorary Secretary tour which also led to the the US$42 million claim. president, Dave Cameron 46 • Sunday May 1, 2016 The Barbados Advocate Trail Blazers down Clippers to clinch series DAMIAN LILLARD and playoff-high 32 points for go ahead 64-60. The scored on a reverse layup end, and Plumlee made a 13-3 spur to go on top 22- CJ McCollum combined the Clippers,but missed on Clippers took an 82-80 and Crawford made two one of two at the line with 17.The teams were tied 24- for 46 points to lead the a driving layup that could advantage into the final foul shots, and suddenly it 1.5 ticks left. Rivers’ 24 heading into the second Portland Trail Blazers have tied the game in the period. was 103-103 with 32.1 desperation three-point quarter, with Lillard past the Los Angeles closing seconds. Austin Portland led only 88-87 seconds left. heave was short at the scoring 14 of the Blazers’ Clippers 106-103 Friday Rivers collected 22 points, with seven minutes Plumlee was fouled and buzzer. points. night at the Moda eight assists and six remaining,but the Blazers made both free-throw The Clippers got a 14-9 The Clippers led 30-26 Center. rebounds while DeAndre increased the margin to 98- attempts to make it 105- jump on the Blazers, who early in the second quarter Lillard scored 26 points Jordan had 15 points and 91 on a McCollum with 103 with 14.7 seconds to made only four of their first and were still in front 38- and McCollum added 20 as 20 boards for the losers. 4:49 to play. Jordan’s tip- play. Crawford failed to 13 shots from the field. 37 midway through the theTrail Blazers closed out Portland took a 50-48 in closed it to 98-93, and convert a drive at the other Portland responded with period. the Clippers in six games lead into the half despite Redick knocked in a in their first-round playoff 22 points by Crawford. jumper to close the gap to series. Lillard had 14 points and 98-95 with 2:50 left. Mason Plumlee McCollum 11 for the McCollum stroked a contributed nine points – Blazers. three-pointer to increase including the deciding Luc Mbah a Moute’s Portland’s lead to 101-95 three free throws in the three-point play and with 2:16 remaining, but final 14.7 seconds – and Redick’s three-point shot Redick scored on a runner grabbed 14 rebounds for gave the Clippers a 58-53 to close it to 101-97 with Portland, which opens advantage early in the 1:58 to play. Western Conference third quarter. Al-Farouq Lillard made a pair at semifinals play Sunday at Aminu, Lillard and Mo the line to push the Golden State. Harkless followed with difference to 103-97 with Jamal Crawford came off consecutive threes and the 1:37 left. Crawford the bench for a career Blazers used an 11-2 run to converted a drive, Redick

Portland Trail Blazers guard Damian Lillard (0) hugs guard CJ McCollum (3) after Los Angeles Clippers guard Austin Rivers (25) lays injured on the court in a defeating the Los Angeles Clippers 106-103 in game six of the first round of the game against the Portland Trail Blazers during the first half. NBA Playoffs at Moda Center at the Rose Quarter. Lakers put faith in Walton to lead return to glory LUKE WALTON, the new the franchise moved to led the team to the standings over the past head coach of the Los Los Angeles in 1960. league’s best ever overall three seasons. Angeles Lakers, will leave He played 564 regular season record of 73-9. The Lakers, whose 16 the league’s hottest team season games during a NBA titles is second only to take charge of an decade-long career that Forever grateful to the Boston Celtics (17), acclaimed NBA franchise included eight seasons “I loved everything for many years were the that has fallen on hard and two championships about my time at Golden league’s most glamorous times and currently with the Lakers. State and learning from team, as well as one of its occupies the other end of “We’re excited to bring Steve (Kerr),”Walton said most successful, dazzling the spectrum. Luke back to Los Angeles, in a statement. fans with a fast-paced Despite being tasked where we feel he’s going “I’ll forever be grateful run-and-gun style that with an unenviable to start an outstanding to him, the organisation became known as rebuilding job, it is an coaching career,” Lakers and the team. But I have “Showtime”. opportunity he felt he general manager Mitch always dreamed of being a Their precipitous slide could hardly turn down. Kupchak said in a head coach and the chance coincided with the decline Currently in his second statement. to do that for an of legendary guard season as assistant coach Walton will remain with organisation like the Bryant, who retired on at the reigning NBA Golden State for the Lakers doesn’t come April 14 at the age of 37. champion Golden State remainder of the playoffs around very often.” After going 45-37 in Warriors, Walton was with a Western Kerr expressed support 2012-13, the Lakers won confirmed as Byron Scott’s Conference second round for Walton’s decision. only 27 games the replacement on Friday. series looming after they “I’m incredibly happy following season, which Scott was ditched after dispatched the Houston for Luke,” Kerr said. prompted the firing of the Lakers went 17-65 in Rockets in five games to “As we witnessed earlier then-coach Mike the recently-completed start the post-season. this season, he has all of D’Antoni. season, otherwise known Walton was in charge of the intangibles necessary Scott took over in July as the Kobe Bryant the team for the first 43 to be an outstanding head 2014 but lasted just two farewell tour. games this season while coach in this league, years as the team Walton, 36, the son of head coach Steve Kerr including a terrific continued to regress, going former NBA Most recovered from back understanding of the 21-61 in his first campaign Valuable Player Bill surgery, helping them game.” before breaking that Golden State Warriors head coach Luke Walton calls Walton, will be the 26th make an NBA record 24-0 Walton will take over a franchise record for a play in the fourth quarter during the game against head coach in Lakers start to the campaign. proud franchise that has futility in the recently the Golden State Warriors at BMO Harris Bradley history,and the 22nd since Once Kerr recovered, he plummeted down the completed season. Center. The Barbados Advocate Sunday May 1, 2016 • 47 Brilliant Wade lifts Heat to win over Hornets in Game Six

WHEN the Miami Heat needed someone to step up at crunch time Friday, Dwyane Wade delivered. As a result, the Heat have forced a deciding Game 7 in their first-round Eastern Conference playoff series against the Charlotte Hornets. Wade scored 23 points and hit two crucial baskets in the final minute as the Heat held off the Hornets 97-90 to even Miami Heat center Hassan Whiteside (21) and Charlotte Hornets forward Frank Kaminsky (44) tip off game six of the first the series 3-3. Game 7 is scheduled for round of the NBA Playoffs at Time Warner Cable Arena. Sunday afternoon in Miami. His three-pointer with 46 seconds “A lot of the games have been like this, was partly responsible. He missed six double figures, though. Jefferson scored remaining gave the Heat a 93-88 lead, the two teams are very equal,”Wade said. straight shots in the third quarter. 18, and Cody Zeller scored 12. Jeremy and after a Hornets basket he hit a “It takes special performances and big Walker brought the Hornets as close as Lin,a star throughout the series, finished fallaway 18-footer with 19.5 seconds left shots to win. Coach put the ball in my 90-88 as the Heat went three straight 1-of-8 from the field for two points and to push the lead back to five. He also hit hands and I had to make some tough possessions without scoring. Marvin Williams went scoreless on 0-for- a three-pointer with 3:05 remaining to shots. Tonight, in Game 6, I trust my Wade said the three-pointer with 3:05 7 shooting. give the Heat a 90-81 lead, before the teammates, I love them, but if we were left was the catalyst for everything he did Hornets coach Steve Clifford didn’t like Hornets rallied and got as close as two. going to lose I was going to go out in the final minute. his team’s defense in the first half, and he Heat coach Erik Spoelstra continued to shooting.” “The first one,they gave me,”Wade said. noted that the Heat seemed to get all the call Wade’s number down the stretch,and Wade’s performance overshadowed a “There were like four seconds on the shot 50-50 balls. The Hornets were for good reason. brilliant evening by Charlotte’s Kemba clock and I was able to line it up and get outrebounded 46-31. “Dwyane feels most alive when the Walker, who finished with 37 points. it to go. Then once I saw the first one fall, Still, Clifford knew the biggest reason competition is at its highest, when games Walker single-handedly kept the Hornets it’s like with all scorers, the basket gets his team lost. feel like this,” Spoelstra said. “He was in the game as he scored 12 straight bigger. At that point, I was just playing “With the game on the line, Wade did brilliant on both ends. I’ve seen him Hornets points during their late basketball. It was about getting the first what he has done for years,” Clifford said. enough over the years that it just becomes comeback. one to fall.After that went in,that was it.” “He showed why he’s been one of the great about winning plays,whatever those may The Heat had been held to fewer than The Heat also got 21 points from Luol competitors and great winners in the be. It’s born out of great competition. It 90 points in each of the three previous Deng, 14 from Goran Dragic, 12 from league for a long time. Hats off to them. brings the absolute best out of him.” games – all Charlotte wins. They came Hassan Whiteside and 11 from Joe They played better than we did.” The 13-year veteran guard had not hit ready to play offensively Friday,shooting Johnson. “It’s always tough to lose, obviously,” a three-pointer since December, but he 60 per cent from the field in the first half Walker’s 37 points came on 14-of-30 Walker said.“We made so many mistakes. was looking to step up in any way he could and leading by as many as 13. shooting and 4-of-8 from three-point We just have to be better. But they just with the game – and the series – on the They cooled down in the second half range. made great plays down the stretch and line. and finished at 45.8 per cent, and Wade The Hornets had only two others in they deserved to win.”

Charlotte Hornets guard Kemba Walker (15) looks to shoot as he is defended by Miami Heat guard forward Gerald Green (14) reaches out to catch a pass from Miami Heat forward Joe Johnson (2). forward Luol Deng (9). 48 • Sunday May 1, 2016 The Barbados Advocate Pacers beat Raptors 101-83 to force Game Seven

WHEN the Indiana Pacers go fishing.” are more than All-Star Cory Joseph had 15 for forward Paul George’s Toronto, DeMarre Carroll also prolific scoring, they scored 15, Jonas Valanciunas usually are difficult to beat. contributed 14 points and nine George had a game-best 21 rebounds and Kyle Lowry points and 11 rebounds Friday, scored ten. but the Pacers used smothering DeMar DeRozan struggled defense, solid rebounding and a again for the Raptors, making dominating second half to three of 13 field goal attempts defeat the Toronto Raptors 101- and scoring eight points. He is 83 in Game 6, tying the best-of- shooting 32 per cent in the seven series 3-3 and forcing series. Game 7 on Sunday in Toronto. “We couldn’t score, and that After leading 65-64 late in really allowed them to get into the third quarter, Indiana used transition,” DeRozan said of a 32-5 run to increase its lead Toronto’s second-half to 97-69 with 3:02 remaining. meltdown. “The Pacers’ team Indiana limited the Raptors defense has been really tough to 36.7 per cent shooting, only the whole series, and George Indiana Pacers forward Paul George (13) shoots the ball over Toronto Raptors guard Cory Joseph 39 second-half points and Hill especially has played good (6) during the second half in game six of the first round of the 2016 NBA Playoffs at Bankers Life outrebounded Toronto 44-40, defense.” Fieldhouse. also scoring 20 points as the Indiana opened the third result of 17 Raptors’ turnovers. quarter with a 15-6 run, “The Indiana Pacers have to including three-pointers for beat the Raptors instead of just Ellis, Turner and George Hill, Paul George beating the to lead 55-50 with 7:19 on the Raptors,” Indiana coach Frank clock. The Pacers scored the Vogel said. “Our defense and third quarter’s final six points our rebounding turned this to lead 71-64 through 36 game.” minutes. “We stayed with our big “Our offense just went down lineup to start the second half, the drain in the third quarter,” and we executed our offense Lowry said. “But it’s a seven- much better in the second half. game series, and we have to We have to be able to hold a stay after it. We know what is lead, and tonight we did that.” at stake in Game 7.” The Pacers scored the fourth The Pacers outscored the quarter’s first six points and Raptors 31-20 in the third led 77-64 with 10:38 quarter and outrebounded remaining, prompting a Toronto 12-5 in the period. Toronto timeout. The run Indiana was ten of 15 from the became 12-0 for an 83-64 field in the third quarter. advantage. Indiana shot 64 per Solomon Hill came off the cent from the field in the bench to sink three three- second half. pointers and also give the Rookie Myles Turner had 15 Pacers a defensive boost. points and nine rebounds for “We did a really good job Indiana, Monta Ellis scored 14 collectively on the defensive and George Hill and Ian end,” Solomon Hill said. “We Mahinmi each scored 12. maintained that defensive “Tonight was one of the most tenacity throughout the entire exciting games I’ve ever played game. Now we just have to go in,” Turner said of avoiding into Game 7 and leave Indiana Pacers forward Solomon Hill (44) dribbles the ball past Toronto Raptors forward Patrick elimination. “I’m not ready for everything out there on the Patterson (54). summer, and I’m not ready to floor.” The Barbados Advocate Sunday May 1, 2016 • 49 Biggest upset in sports history about to happen

LEICESTERCITY Claudio Ranieri began the started the Premier campaign as the bookies’ League season as a favorite to get sacked. 5000-1 underdog to win Winning the league the Premier League. looked like a sucker’s bet, With only three games but for the few brave souls Leicester’s Marc Albrighton, center right, celebrates with team mates after scoring against Swansea. remaining, the Foxes that even put down a bit a are still top of the single bank note of any league with a seven- denomination, it’s looking point lead. Only 270 like the best bet of all minutes away, time. Leicester City is on the To provide further per- verge of completing spective, Holly Holm’s the biggest upset in shocking knockout of recorded sports his- Ronda Rousey in the UFC tory. only paid out 8-1. In ten- Earlier in 2016, the Los nis, Roberta Vinci’s stun- Angeles Lakers stunned ning U.S. Open upset of the Golden State Serena Williams to deny Warriors, a team that the calendar-year grand went on to set the single- slam in tennis only paid season record for wins in out 12-1. Combine those the NBA. According to upsets together,and it still ESPN Stats and Info, the doesn’t come close to sniff- Lakers entered that game ing how improbable and as the largest NBA home fascinating Leicester’s underdog in 20 years and Cinderella run has been. recorded the largest out- Of course, no fairytale right NBA upset in the is complete without a past 20 years. A bet on happy ending. Leicester L.A. to win on the money- can clinch the Premier line paid off 19-1 in Las League title against Vegas, which provided a Manchester United on fair bit of coin for the Sunday with a victory at lucky winners. Old Trafford. If the Foxes At 5000-1, though, don't finish the job, they Leicester City winning face struggling Everton at the title is over 250 times home and then play their more unlikely than the final game of the season at Lakers beating the Stamford Bridge against Warriors, which explains Chelsea. why just about any and Having last season's every football fan has lost Premier League cham- his mind watching the pion be the host for Foxes flirt with the impos- Leicester City’s victory sible this season. party would be poetic. In baseball, a St. Louis Ranieri managed Chelsea Cardinals fan bet $250 on when Russian billionaire his team winning the Roman Abramovich took World Series when the over the club, and one of team was five games out Abramovich’s first notable of a wildcard spot with actions was to fire Raneiri only 15 games remaining and bring in Jose in the 2011 season. That Mourinho. Last reckless bet, which even- December, Raneiri and tually paid off, provided Leicester City beat the lucky bettor a 999-1 Mourinho and Chelsea 2- payoff. Again, it bears re- 1 at the King Power peating: Leicester City Stadium in a victory that started the season as a proved to be Mourinho’s 5000-1 underdog:A $1 bet final match in charge of will pay out $5,000. the Blues. This isn't meant to hap- Leicester City is not pen. But it's happening. supposed to win the Why did Leicester City Premier League, but with start the season at 5000-1 only 270 minutes remain- odds to win the Premier ing in the season, the real- League? After improbably ity is that the Foxes are avoiding relegation a sea- writing the final chapters son ago, the Foxes started of one of the greatest and as the team most likely to most improbable sports be relegated and manager fairytales ever told. 50 • Sunday May 1, 2016 The Barbados Advocate Wenger ‘sorry’ for failings amid Arsenal protests LONDON – Arsenal’s Arsenal’s 12-year league for this club, and for the Premier League title. try to manipulate our fans long-serving manager title drought. fans. I’m really sorry if I But instead they have and I believe apart from Arsene Wenger But in response cannot make them all been left behind by an agenda, a personal acknowledged the thousands of supporters happy, of course. We’ll champions-elect Leicester agenda, a big ego, there’s grievances of fans who chanted “There’s only one continue to work hard to City and now find not a lot behind it.” protested against him Arsene Wenger!”, with achieve it.” themselves in a familiar Wenger, 66, became during the north some holding aloft There were also reports battle to secure a top-four Arsenal manager in 1996 London club’s 1-0 placards in support of the of pro-Wenger and anti- finish and a Champions and led the club to three Premier League win under-fire Frenchman. Wenger factions being League place. Premier League titles and over Norwich City on “We respect the opinion separated by stadium Speaking before four FA Cups in his first Saturday. of everybody and we give stewards. Saturday’s game, Wenger nine years at the helm. In a pre-planned absolutely the best,” With Chelsea, said: “I can understand But they have only protest, a smattering of Wenger told Sky Sports Manchester United and the frustration of our fans. back-to-back FA Cup wins fans held up A4 posters after the game, in which Liverpool all toiling and But despite that, they in 2014 and 2015 to show bearing the words “TIME substitute Danny Welbeck Manchester City want to support our team. for their efforts since then FOR CHANGE” in the scored a 59th-minute inconsistent, this season The best chance they can and have gone out of the Arsenal’s long-serving 12th and 78th minutes of winner. was seen as a prime give our team is to be Champions League in the manager Arsene the game at the Emirates “I think I have shown opportunity for Arsenal to behind them. last 16 for the past six Wenger Stadium, in a nod to my commitment and care end their wait for the “Some groups of people seasons running. Over 200 Boca Juniors fans arrested after Paraguay clashes PARAGUAYAN police clashes after their Copa first leg of a last 16 tie in said they arrested 237 Libertadores game on which they beat Cerro fans of Argentina’s Boca Thursday. Porteno 2-1 after ex- Juniors soccer club for Boca were in the Juventus and vandalism and street capital Asuncion for the Manchester City forward Carlos Tevez opened the scoring. Following the match, four buses carrying Boca fans were stopped by police and the passengers were arrested. Earlier, residents said some supporters from the buses had attacked rival fans and vandalized local businesses. The passengers were being questioned to Detained fans of Boca Juniors football club are pictured at the headquarters identify those who took of the Special Operations Forces of the Paraguayan Police in Asuncion, part in the violence, Paraguay, April 29, 2016. police commissioner Tomas Cristaldo told adding that weapons, been found on the and politicians local radio station 970, drugs and alcohol had buses. that has complicated Argentina’s notorious efforts to tackle soccer hooligans, known them. as ‘barras bravas’, The new government have cast a long shadow has sent a bill to over the game for Congress aimed at years, holding a position ridding the game of the close to the clubs barras.

52 • Sunday May 1, 2016 The Barbados Advocate The Barbados Advocate Sunday May 1, 2016 • 53 More misery for Hamilton, Rosberg on pole FORMULA One champion- Vettel’s. ship leader, Nico Rosberg, “In Quali Two Ferrari was seized pole position for the quite far away and I knew that Russian Grand Prix yester- Lewis was unable to participate day after a power unit failure in the last part of qualifying. I piled more misery on Mer- was very sure it was going to be cedes team mate Lewis enough,”added the German,who Hamilton. also took pole last year in Sochi. The German, chasing his sev- It was the 24th pole of Ros- enth successive win and fourth of berg’s career and the 40th in 42 the season, clinched one of the races for champions Mercedes. easiest poles of his career, and Hamilton, the triple world will be joined on the front row by champion and winner in Russia Finland's Valtteri Bottas in a for the past two years, but 36 Ferrari driver, Sebastian Vettel of Germany, Mercedes F1 driver Nico Rosberg of Germany and Williams. points behind Rosberg in a sea- Williams F1 driver, Valtteri Bottas of Finland, pose for photographers after the qualifying session. Ferrari's Sebastian Vettel son full of setbacks, saw his luck qualified second but has a five- desert him in qualifying for the He will start 10th. tor's instructions at turn two. any lap time in qualifying due to place grid penalty for an un- second race in a row. “It's the second engine I took at The reprimand was his second a power unit failure. scheduled gearbox change. The Briton had been quickest the last race and it's the same of the season, with a third trig- The Briton, who took pole in “I was quite confident that the in practice but was sidelined failure as the last race,” said an gering a 10 place grid penalty. the first two races of the season lap was good enough,” said from the final 10-car showdown unhappy Hamilton, who was In China two weeks ago but then made slow starts, Rosberg, whose best effort was a for pole when his car's power unit also reprimanded by stewards Hamilton started from the back fought back to seventh in the hefty 0.706 seconds faster than failed during the second phase. for failing to follow the race direc- of the grid after he failed to set race in Shanghai. 54 • Sunday May 1, 2016 The Barbados Advocate Stuard leads in New Orleans at halfway point AMERICAN journey- Louisiana. been a runner-up on the Asked about the pros- man Brian Stuard bir- That left him at 12-un- PGA Tour but has mainly pect of a first PGA Tour died four of his last der 132, a stroke in front of struggled on the US cir- win, Stuard replied: “Ob- nine holes to seize a American Jamie Love- cuit this season, was de- viously it would be great, one-shot lead when the mark (66) and Jhonattan lighted to maintain his but there’s a long ways to weather-delayed sec- Vegas of Venezuela (69), bogey-free form this week go so (I’ll) just kind of focus ond round of the who both completed their with a new putter. on the next shot and see Zurich Classic of New rounds on Friday. “I had been having a what happens.” Orleans was completed Americans Harold Var- hard time feeling like I Australian world num- yesterday. ner III (67), Daniel Berger was getting lined up right ber one Jason Day, who Seeking his first PGA (65), Chad Collins (64), with my putts,” the 33- was also among the play- Tour victory, Stuard con- Charles Howell III (69) year-old told PGA Tour ers who had to finish off tinued to benefit from a and Patrick Rodgers (69), radio. the second round yester- putter he picked up last and South Korean An “I just picked this one up day morning after five week in San Antonio as he Byeong-hun (68), were last week and it felt like I hours of play was wiped fired a flawless four- tied for fourth at eight could just set it down and out by thunderstorms on under-par 68 on a rain- under. it was right where I was Thursday, carded a 68 to softened layout at the TPC Stuard, who has twice looking. It’s a nice feeling.” sit five strokes off the pace. Brian Stuard chip onto the 18th green during the third round of The Barclays golf tournament at Rams take quarterback Jared Ridgewood Country Club. Rowing chief to lead Goff with first pick of draft CHICAGO – Quarter- investigation into backs went one-two at Thursday’s NFL Draft as the Los Angeles Rams British cycling took Jared Goff with the ANNAMARIE Phelps,Bri- nation and bullying. first pick, and the Phila- tain’s rowing chief, will A joint statement from delphia Eagles followed head the independent re- UK Sport and British suit by naming signal view into the “extremely Cycling said the review caller Carson Wentz with disturbing”claims of discri- would start “imminently” the second choice. mination and bullying that and end after the Olympic It was the third time in have rocked British cy- and Paralympic Games “to the past five years that cling. minimise the disruption to quarterbacks were taken Phelps, chairman of British Cycling’s final with the first two picks of British Rowing, will now preparations for Rio,while the National Football appoint a review panel allowing athletes and sup- League Draft, a testament that will be asked to exam- port personnel to play a full to the league’s more wide ine whether there are “fun- role in the review.” open, pass-happy thrust damental behavioural is- The scope of the review, with rules tailored to bol- sues”at the heart of British “must include, but is not ster scoring and foster cycling’s once-unrivalled limited to, all forms of dis- player safety. sports programme. crimination and bullying” For the Rams and their The news of the 1996 but would not include new quarterback it was a Olympic oarswoman’s key British cycling’s investiga- California dream come role in the review, which tion into Sutton’s alleged true. The California na- has been co-commissioned misconduct. tive and three-year by British Cycling and UK Yet one specific question starter at University of Sport, comes after a trau- to be covered would be “Are California, Berkeley, will matic week for the sport in there fundamental behav- be a face of the franchise Britain during which its ioural issues within the cli- when it returns to Los Jared Goff (California) after being selected by the Los Angeles Rams as the technical director Shane mate and culture of British Angeles after 21 seasons number one overall pick in the first round of the 2016 NFL Draft at Auditorium Sutton quit amid allega- Cycling World Class in St. Louis. Theatre. tions of sexism, discrimi- Programme?” “Just truly a dream come true,” Goff, 21, said. back who led North The Rams traded up to Dakota State to two suc- Reigning NL batting champ banned 80 games for doping take the 6-foot-4 (1.93 m) cessive conference titles, Goff, dealing numerous showed off his strong, ac- REIGNING National Gordon to miss nearly half prohibited substances. consequences.” later-round picks to the curate arm and toughness League batting champion of the 162-game regular “The hardest part about Gordon, an All-Star the Tennessee Titans earlier by coming back from a Dee Gordon of the Miami season and make him inel- this is feeling that I have past two seasons, won the this month to acquire the broken right wrist to play Marlins was suspended 80 igible for post season play let down my team-mates, NL batting title in 2015, first overall selection. in their championship games without pay after should the Marlins reach the organisation, and the when he posted a .333 av- “I’m taking it as an ho- game. testing positive for a per- the playoffs for the first fans,” Gordon said in a erage with a league-best nour and I’m going to “I’m happy to be an formance-enhancing sub- time since winning the statement released by the 205 hits and 58 steals. have to prove them right, Eagle,” said Wentz. “I’m stance, Major League World Series in 2003. MLB Players Association. He is the second notable that they made the right bringing it. They’re get- Baseball said on Friday. Gordon admitted to “I have been careful to player in less than a week decision,” said Goff, who ting a passionate player. The speedy second base- making a mistake and ac- avoid products that could hit with a hefty doping sus- last season set Pac-12 con- I’m pumped to be an Eagle man,who led the majors in cepts the penalty but contain something banned pension following Toronto ference records for pass- and ready to go to work.” stolen bases last season, added that he did not by MLB and the 20-plus Blue Jays first baseman ing yards and touch- Los Angeles and tested positive for exoge- knowingly take a banned tests that I have taken and Chris Colabello who was downs. Philadelphia both traded nous testosterone and clos- substance even though test passed throughout my ca- banned last Friday with- Wentz, 23, a rugged 6- up to get their quarter- tebol, MLB said . results showed he ingested reer prove this. I made a out pay, but denied any foot-5 (1.96 m) quarter- backs of the future. The suspension will force something that contained mistake and I accept the wrongdoing. The Barbados Advocate Sunday May 1, 2016 • 55 Faksa scores winner as Stars beat Blues in series opener DALLAS – Radek Faksa 4:19 remaining, when had a goal and an assist Robby Fabbri and Troy and Kari Lehtonen Brouwer had a 2-on-1. stopped 31 shots for the Lehtonen got his stick on Dallas Stars in a 2-1 vic- Brouwer’s wrist shot at the tory against the St. near post and knocked it Louis Blues in Game 1 high. of their second-round Lehtonen also made two series on Friday at saves on Paul Stastny ear- American Airlines lier in the period, denying Centre. him first on a backhand Faksa scored the even- 8:59 into the game and a tual winner with 4:44 re- second time as Stastny at- maining in regulation, tempted to score off the re- Dallas Stars left wing Antoine Roussel (21) and centre Radek Faksa (12) and right wing Ales Hemsky (83) when he tapped in a re- bound. celebrate Roussel’s goal against St. Louis Blues goalie Brian Elliott (1) during the second period in game bound after Blues goal- Roussel gave Dallas a 1- one of the second round of the 2016 Stanley Cup Playoffs at the American Airlines Centre. tender Brian Elliott denied 0 lead with his second goal the initial shot by Ales of the playoffs 9:36 into the quence by charging up the 4:50 into the third period. lower-body injury early in ment. Hemsky. second period. He scored right side of the ice before Janmark was attempting the third period. Eaves St.Louis tied it with 8:28 Antoine Roussel also off a rebound after Blues delivering a cross-ice pass to score his first playoff was struck with a shot by remaining when Shatten- scored for Dallas. goaltender Brian Elliott to John Klingberg, who goal, but Elliott denied Stephen Johns from the kirk scored on a one-timer Kevin Shattenkirk denied the initial wrist has four points in the play- him a second time in the right point and left the ice from the left point that scored for the Blues. shot by Faksa from the offs. game with a glove save. slowly.Eaves immediately beat Lehtonen far post The best chance of the edge of the left circle. Elliott robbed Mattias Dallas lost veteran adjourned to the Dallas after receiving a pass from opening period came with Roussel started the se- Janmark at the far post winger Patrick Eaves to a dressing room for treat- Colton Parayko.

San Jose Sharks centre Chris Tierney (50) shoots the puck as Nashville Predators defenceman Barret Jackman (5) and goalie Pekka Rinne (35) defend Nashville Predators left wing Filip Forsberg (9) collides into San Jose Sharks in the second period in game one of the second round of the 2016 Stanley Cup goalie Martin Jones (31). Playoffs at SAP Centre at San Jose. Sharks strike late to open series with win over Predators

SAN JOSE – Joel Ward's Game 2 is today at SAP Jones stopped 29 of 31 defenceman Roman Josi the left catching glove of first 40 minutes. tiebreaking goal at 11:49 Centre. shots during the win. over Jones with an extra Rinne and just inside the San Jose left winger of the third enabled the Ward took a lead pass Logan Couture capped skater to cut the margin near post. Matt Nieto tripped Nash- San Jose Sharks to rally from rookie Joonas the third-period comeback to one goal. Ward fed Hertl, who ville centre Colin Wilson for a 5-2 win over the Donskoi to break in alone with his second goal of the San Jose's Tommy Win- was at the bottom of the deep in the offensive zone Nashville Predators on after the Sharks forced a postseason, a power-play gels also scored into an right circle when he shot. at 2:45, and the Predators Friday night. turnover at centre. Ward strike at 15:40 just 19 sec- empty net at 19:10 after The Sharks converted embarked on their second Ward's fourth career drove in close to Pekka onds into the advantage blocking a shot by Pre- 1:46 into Ryan Johansen’s power play of the game. game-winning goal in the Rinne, waited for the when he redirected a Joe dators defenceman Shea holding penalty on Pavel- Johansen’s seam pass playoffs enabled San Jose Nashville goalie to com- Pavelski feed past Rinne. Weber. ski. found Mike Fisher alone to take a 1-0 lead in its mit, then slid behind on Couture scored again at The Sharks gained the The Sharks had more at the left dot, and the vet- best-of-seven Western the forehand before tuck- 18:31 into an empty net equaliser early in the shots in the second period eran centre wristed his Conference semi-final se- ing the puck over the goal just 20 seconds after third period, as Tomas (14-10), but the Predators second goal of the postsea- ries against the line on the backhand. Nashville's Ryan Johan- Hertl’s power-play goal at broke through early to son over the shoulder of Predators. San Jose goalie Martin sen redirected a shot by 2:37 found a way under score the only goal in the Jones at 4:33. Local athletes given wise words at international event

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Barbadians advised that vaccination is necessary IMMUNISE ALL! during adulthood as well

By Marsha Gittens

IMMUNISATION is not just for childhood, but throughout your en- tire lifespan. This point was emphasised by Senior Health Sister at the Winston Scott Poly- clinic, Fast Track Department, Kim Maughan. She added that persons often associated getting vaccination with childhood. “If you are travelling, you are going to need to have immunisations. Let’s say you wanted to go study overseas, you are going to need to have verification of your immunisation. Or if you want to immigrate, you are going to need to have immunisation status verified. So it is something that is very important. “A lot of persons usually think of im- munisations when they think of child- hood, but it is something for your entire life. You have things like the flu vac- cine, you have other vaccines that are targeted to persons that are older. We have the HPV vaccine that is mainly in adolescents.” Maughan’s comments came while speaking to The Barbados Advocate yesterday in Heroes Square, The City, where the Ministry of Health held its outreach programme for Vaccine Week of the Americas 2016. This activity, which concluded the Week, was also held on the day in Haynesville, St. James and Emerald City Complex, St. Philip. Maughan pointed out that individuals could make checks prior to departure with most travel agencies, to know whether or not a particular vaccination Easy does it! A patron to the booth manned by staff from the Winston Scott Polyclinic, receiving a flu shot from Health is needed before granted entry to the Sister Alleyne. (See also page 7) country.Or they could visit the Centres for Disease Control and Prevention you put in the country,you can say trav- nisations are recommended, and then bly be the Yellow Fever [vaccination]. (CDC) website for further information. elling to Iran, what immunisations do I you have some immunisations that “So they would tell you what is recom- “The CDC website, when you go and need? And they will tell you what immu- would be minatory, which would proba- mended,” she added.

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