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NOVEMBER 16 8PM TAKING THE TO GEORGE WESTON RECITAL HALL FETE TORONTO CENTRE FOR THE ARTS www.thecaribbeancamera.com THE THE STAGE! CARIBBEAN CAMERAticketmaster.ca Thursday, November5040 YONGE 8, 2018 STREET, TORONTO 1 NEWS Trudeau government launches pro-immigration campaign he federal government Ahmed Hussen said Cana- anti-immigrant, anti-refugee double down on immigra- has launched a cam- da's immigration system is rhetoric that is all around tion, but also to really, really Tpaign to "communi- well-managed and, for the us — we are not immune to communicate, and listen cate" the benefits of immigra- most part, selective. As long that," he said during a speech carefully and communicate tion and push back against as Canadians see the benefits and question-and-answer the real benefits of immigra- what the minister in charge of immigration, he said, they session at the Canadian Club tion locally. Because if we of the file calls "anti-immi- support it. in Toronto last week. don't, it's going to be difficult grant, anti-refugee rhetoric." "We cannot take what This is the challenge for certain people who have Immigration Minister we have for granted. The before me and all of us — to anxieties about the economy and about their future to see immigration as a positive thing." The new communica- tions campaign comes as the Liberals continue to be hammered by the Opposition Conservatives over border se- Ahmed Hussen curity and the government's ONE DAY WHEN WE ALL pale in comparison," he said. handling of asylum seekers Hussen said Canada crossing into Canada outside REMEMBER must be vigilant in ensuring of regular border points. The that newcomers integrate Conservatives have declared successfully, while listening it a "crisis," while the govern- to the legitimate concerns of ment insists it's a challenge people who fear immigrants that is being capably man- will take jobs from Canadi- aged. ans. The government says its As part of the federal communications efforts will initiative, Hussen launched present statistics and show- the "Immigration Matters" case success stories to show website, which provides in- that immigrants help the formation on how the system economy and create jobs for works and how immigration Canadians. offsets the economic effects Immigration critic of an aging population by Michelle Rempel said Ca- meeting the economy's la- nadians' confidence in the bour needs. immigration system has been The initiative was eroded by the Liberal govern- launched a day after Hussen ment's handling of asylum announced increased immi- seekers illegally entering the gration levels, setting a new Ontarians of all country outside official bor- target of 350,000 for 2021. backgrounds have served der points. They see that as a That's up 40,000 from this "blatant abuse" of Canada's our country proudly. year's target of 310,000. social programs and a sign of Hussen said we are now the government's misplaced living in a world where the priorities, she said. word "immigrant" evokes This Remembrance Day, "Where Canadians have starkly different responses as lost support for immigration join us in honouring global migration reaches lev- over the last year stems from els not seen since the Second our veterans. the fact that (Prime Minister) World War. Justin Trudeau has created He said Canada is iso- a new permanent stream of lated from the pressures of Visit entry into the country with global migration patterns a zero-day wait time, which ontario.ca/RemembranceDay experienced in countries like has no sort of criterion on Germany, where hundreds to find a ceremony who can enter it and places of thousands of people have a great burden on Canada's near you. arrived to claim asylum. social welfare programs," she "We've been sheltered by said. three oceans and our border Trudeau's approach to to the south. But as we've the immigration file has been seen with growing numbers "unfocused, unplanned and of asylum seekers crossing ill thought out," she said. irregularly from the United Asked about the impact States between ports of entry of asylum seekers on Toron- ... we're starting to see some to's housing situation, Hus- Paid for by the Government of Ontario of the challenges faced by others, although the numbers Turn to PAGE 16

2 THE CARIBBEAN CAMERA Thursday, November 8, 2018 www.thecaribbeancamera.com NEWS Black community needs to shoulder its responsibility, meeting told he need for the Black community Tto shoulder its re- sponsibility in the face of racism and related issues such as youth gun vio- lence, was emphasized last Saturday at a meet- ing of Expose Toronto Committee (ETC). About a dozen speakers, including Kenneth Jeffers Louis March Valarie Steele parents, youth, veter- an community leaders John Tory became mayor said Jeffers. funding to any of the and others, discused of the city. He explained that established organizations several matters plagu- He suggested that he has attended more serving the Black com- ing African-Canadians Tory needs to have "an protests than anyone else munity. such as discrimination, honest and complete dis- in the meeting room on As part of its mis- marginalization, victim- cussion" about the gun Saturday, has participat- sion, ETC says it intends ization, criminalization, violence trends in the ed in numerous commu- to “create alliances with the pain of losing young City, that includes many nity meetings over the other community leaders Black men through gun of the stakeholders that years, and has been part and organizations to ef- violence, and the trauma are usually missing from of more than 100 groups. fect sustainable change’’. that many experience the discussion. “I just don’t think at the death of a family March said these that we are learning member or friend, as should include the three enough to change,’’ well as through negative levels of government, Jeffers said. “Do we interaction with police. victims of the violence, know things that are “I think we can do people responsible for done before? And, if better,’’ said Valarie the shootings, com- we do, why are we do- Steele, in offering sugges- munity leaders, justice ing it again and again tions to the meeting on and correction systems, and again?’’ the way forward. Steele public health, research In some quarters, has served in leader- specialists and educators, according to Jeffers, ship positions in several He also suggested there is a lack of organizations including that the Black commu- respect for the Black the Jamaican Diaspora nity itself must take an community which, Canada Foundation, organized leadership he claimed, is often Jamaican Canadian role in community safety “being played by the Association, Acting on and stop depending on system’’. Behalf of our Children, police and politicians to “Part of the reason and the Black Action solve the gun violence for people not being Defense Committee. problem. able to respect us is “We need to take " Their historical bad because they can play responsibility for our- decisions and neglect us at anytime, anyhow, selves. We, as a people, have been significant anyplace. They’ve done we don’t support each contributing factors to that and continue to other enough,’’ said today’s gun violence do that,’’ said Jeffers. Steele. “We all have to crisis," he added. “There are no resourc- come together and forge The responsibility es in this community a bond of sisterhood and theme was also echoed that can effectively brotherly love and broth- by speaker Kenneth deal with some of the erly and sisterly care.’’ Jeffers, a longtime com- things that we deal Louis March,Found- munity proactivist and with.’’ er of the Zero Gun Vio- current member of the As an example of lence Movement, (ZGM) Toronto Police Services the resource struggle noted that there has been Board. of the community, Jef- a more than one hundred “We have to take fers pointed out that per cent increase in gun responsibility that we the City of Toronto violence in Toronto since have not been taking,’’ has not provided core

www.thecaribbeancamera.com THE CARIBBEAN CAMERA Thursday, November 8, 2018 3 NEWS Executive Director of Our Greenway receives Urban Leadership Award By Lincoln DePradine communities’’, and mony last Thursday. for “their exceptional Harris has been Darnel Harris work’’ that has assisted working with groups of is a young Caribbe- in driving “transforma- people on the Greenway an-Canadian na- tional change in Cana- project in northwest tional, who has been da’s urban regions’’. Toronto for about four recognized for his Harris, who was years. This year, for the innovative activities born in Canada to first time, he organized aimed at improving Dominican parents, the “Cargo Bike Cham- other people’s lives. received the “NextGen pionship’’ – an event Harris, Executive Award’’, with the CUI exposing people to new Director of Our Gre- commending him as “an types of bikes capable of enway and Director of emerging leader whose moving both people and Vélo Canada Bikes, is work is helping improve goods. one of four persons the health of our com- The CUI lauded presented with 2018 munities’’. Harris as “a planner Urban Leadership “It’s a great honour and community advo- Awards by the Canadian to receive this award. cate’’who is “break- Urban Institute (CUI). Really, I’m humbled ing down barriers to The awardees, that the work that we’ve practical mobility for Darnel Harris according to the CUI, been able to do with the all ages and abilities. The “NextGen local mobility, Darnel that the “demonstrat- “are recognized for community has been He has a passion for Award’’ to Harris, has produced several ed commitment’’ by their commitment and recognized,’’ Harris told space animation, said the CUI, is for his community educa- Harris to “providing contributions to cre- The Caribbean Camera mobility and sustain- “research and advocacy tion and engagement practical mobility for ating healthy urban at the CUI awards cere- ability’’. advancing equitable, events, led the devel- families and business- dignified and sustain- opment of a northwest es across Toronto has able mobility across To- Toronto Community helped improve the ronto's inner suburbs. Bike Centre and cham- health and resiliency of " By using inclu- pioned efforts to see our communities while sive community en- a Mobility Greenway solving practical urban gagement as a tool for Conservancy built’’. challenges.’’ social change around The CUI also noted

4 THE CARIBBEAN CAMERA Thursday, November 8, 2018 www.thecaribbeancamera.com NEWS Immigrant parents more likely to view jobs in the trades as low status than their domestic counterparts - Dr. Jon Callegher 2018 study of 986 entrepreneur or work The report re- Callegher, “is that careers workers in the anywhere in the world,” veals that 64 per cent in the skilled trades are Askilled trades re- says Project Director of tradespeople believe much less stressful and veals that they are among Dr. Jon Callegher of they have “really ac- allow for greater work- the happiest workers in George Brown College in complished something life balance than jobs in Canada. Toronto. worthwhile” through other sectors, in addi- The report, called “But most impor- their work, compared tion to being secure and Trading Up: Why the tantly, they feel a much with 47 per cent of the well-paying.” Future of Education in stronger sense of accom- general working popula- The need to promote Canada Must be Skilled, plishment and purpose. tion. They are also more the skilled trades in a provides evidence This can’t be underesti- likely to report that their new light inspired the showing why careers in mated, given the amount work gives them a “sense creation of a YouTube the skilled trades should of time we spend at our of success and achieve- series that Callegher calls be described as highly jobs and our individual ment” (68 per cent vs. Job Talks. His research fulfilling, especially given desire for meaning in 49 per cent) and “a lot of team travelled across the country’s desperate life.” satisfaction” (65 per cent Ontario to film trades- need for skilled workers While the report is vs. 48 per cent). As well, people talking passion- in the industrial sector. written for educators, 60 per cent of tradespeo- ately about their jobs and “Compared to the administrators, and stu- ple report “often having editing the interviews has been overwhelmingly continues to grow, which general working popu- dents, Callegher hopes it fun” while working, into short, high impact positive,” says Callegher. hundreds of subscribers lation, tradespeople are also reaches immigrant compared with 43 per videos for educators, “It’s really captivating and over 65,000 views. much more likely to have parents, who are more cent of other working counsellors, and trainers when you can see and To download the fun at work and to feel likely than their domes- Canadians. to share with students hear the passion in Trading Up report and like they can be them- tic counterparts to view “But what parents— and parents. someone’s voice when view the video series, selves. They also have jobs in the trades as low immigrants and domes- “The response from they talk about their visit www.jobtalks.org more freedom to be an status. tic—may not realize,” say educators and students work.” The video series Dominica’s Trade and Investment Commissioner receives the Sisserou Award Frances E. DelSol, She has been actively community work with is the recipient of many the Canadian-based involved in voluntary several organizations and accolades and awards. Trade and Invest- ment Commissioner for Dominica, has received the Sisse- rou Award, Domini- ca's second highest national award, at an Independence Day ceremony in Roseau Frances DelSol receives award President Savarin on the weekend. DelSol who retired ate-Director, has been following the island's from Bell Canada sev- the Dominica Relief devastation by Hurricane eral years ago as Associ- Coordinator in Canada Maria last September. Antigua and Barbuda’s independence gala Michael Browne, the gala. Antigua and Bar- (Antigua and Bar- buda's Minister of buda attained political Education, Sports, independence in 1981. Youth and Gender Independence Day is Affairs, will be the celebrated as a public keynote speaker at a holiday in Antigua and gala in Brampton to Barbuda on November mark his country's 1.) Michael Browne 37th year of political independence from Britain. The gala, organized by the Antigua and Barbuda Association of Toronto, will be held at the Pearson Convention Centre on Saturday. Menace , one of Antigua and Barbuda's leading soca artistes, is scheduled to perform at

www.thecaribbeancamera.com THE CARIBBEAN CAMERA Thursday, November 8, 2018 5 EDITORIALS & COMMENTARY Canada’s Premiere Caribbean Newspaper • Serving 380,315 Caribbean people weekly in Toronto Pushing back against the anti-immigrant rhetoric he anti-immigrant rhetoric dian Club, the immigration minister ex- ship Canada, noted that Canadians are asylum seekers. spewed by President Donald plained that the challenge before us is worried and confused about asylum Many in our Caribbean commu- Trump has been stoking the to "double down on immigration " and seekers. nity in Toronto who came to Canada in fires of racism beyond the also to " communicate the real benefits The study also noted that a per- the 1960s and '70s have not forgotten Tborders of the United States. of immigration locally." ception exists that so-called "irregular" that it was the Liberal government of Canada has not been spared from He warned that if we don't, it's migrants are exploiting the system to the day who had opened the doors for these hateful flames and the white going to be difficult for certain people get express entry into Canada and that them to enter the country and make supremacists in our midst seem to have who have anxieties about the economy security procedures are being compro- a new life for themselves and their been emboldened by the dangerous and about their future to see immigra- mised as a result. families. Trump rhetoric. tion as a positive thing." There are also concerns that They still speak in praise of Prime Just recently, during the munici- We congratulate the Trudeau asylum seekers have contributed to a Ministers Lester Pearson and Pierre pal election campaign, there was one government on launching its pro-immi- housing crisis in Toronto. Trudeau for opening the doors. mayoral candidate in Toronto who had grant campaign at a time when there is But as Hussen pointed out, a The racists among us who spread- called for Canada to return to being a clearly a great need for such an initia- long-standing affordable housing ing anti-immigration propaganda 96 per cent white, European country. tive. shortage existed before the current should remember that they too come Of course, such a Canada would With respect to the refugee wave of border-crossers. from families who at some point came not include most the people in Toron- problem in Canada, it is clear that is He further pointed out that it is to Canada from some other country. to's Caribbean community. It certainly not going to go away anytime soon as misleading and very dangerous to They may have forgotten their histo- would not include most of our readers. "irregular" asylum seekers continue to suggest that the asylum seekers have ry but they too are from immigrant What then would happen to us? escape from the United States and head contributed to a crisis within the shel- families. They are not native Indians Would we be kicked out of Canada ? north. ter system. or Inuit. Sent back to our " islands in the sun "? Fortunately, Canada is not plan- We believe that it's important, for With a Liberal government in As Ahmed Hussen, Canada's ning to build a wall to keep people out. the government to provide more in- power, we expect that a sensible, just Minister of Immigration, Refugees A study, conducted earlier this formation through its current pro-im- and compassionate immigration policy and Citizenship, noted during a visit to year by the polling firm,Ipsos, on behalf migration campaign to calm the fears will prevail, despite Conservative and Toronto last week, the anti-immigrant, of Immigration, Refugees and Citizen- of those who are worried about the racist attacks. anti-refugee rhetoric "is all around us -we are not immune to that." So we are pleased to note that the President Savarin calls on Dominicans to continue Trudeau government has recognized the problem and has launched a cam- to contribute to their country’s recovery paign to "communicate" the benefits he Common- of even more torrential in the rehabilitation and of immigration and push back against wealth of Domini- rains than that unleashed reconstruction efforts. what Ahmed calls "anti-immigrant, Tca which was dev- on us by Tropical Storm The road ahead is going anti-refugee rhetoric." astated by Hurricane Erika two years earlier. The to be challenging but we During a speech and ques- Maria last September, loss...was estimated in the have shown in the past that tion-and-answer session at the Cana- observed the 40th an- region of 226% of GDP. we are up to the task. We niversary of its politi- We have come a long all have a part to play in cal independence from way since that frightful the national effort: wheth- Britain last Saturday. morning and are committed er we live on the island or In his address to fel- in our determination to re- live abroad in the diaspora; low nationals, Presi- build even better and stron- whether we support the gov- dent Charles Savarin President Savarin ger and to make Dominica ernment of the day or are noted that the country the first climate resilient opposed to the government faced many challenges September 2017, Maria also country in the world. or hold no political prefer- Publisher/Editor Anthony Joseph over the last 40 years a category 5 hurricane, but The theme chosen ence one way or the other; even more powerful than Editorial Page Editor Michael Lashely and he called on Do- for the observance of this whether we are Catholic, minicans to continue to Hurricane Irma, struck. Not year's 40th Anniversary of Protestant or non-Christian, Editorial Team Lincoln Depradine contribute to the coun- a single community was Independence, "My Love, it does not matter, when Oscar Wailoo try's " "recovery and left unaffected. All utili- My Home, My Dominica – once we consider ourselves Contributors Carton Joseph restoration effort." The ties, ports, airports, roads, Building a Resilient Coun- to be Dominican or of Luann Philhence bridges, buildings, crops, Sukram Ramkissoon following is an excerpt try," is indeed very timely Dominican extraction. For Megan Scott from Savarin's Inde- even the very forests, were and relevant. It requires all we are told in Matthew 5:45 Stephen Weir pendence Day address: destroyed. A report from the of us to demonstrate our that: "He maketh the sun to Mahadeo Bissoon There was a sense of Police confirmed that there love for our home and coun- rise on the evil and on the Photographer Gwyn Chapman optimism that 2017/2018 were 65 fatalities across try, Dominica, by applying good and sendeth rain on would be a year of growth, the island, including 34 an even greater sense of the just and on the unjust." The Caribbean Camera, Founded June 6, 1990 development and recon- persons who were missing togetherness, commitment, And as President Kennedy MAILING ADDRESS struction. Then on Septem- and presumed to be dead. dedication, tolerance, perse- would often say "a rising The Caribbean Camera Inc. ber 6, 2017, Irma, a category The scene on the morning of verance and determination, tide lifts all boats." 20-71 Old Kingston Road 5 hurricane, swept through September 19, 2017 was one to proof our country against Let us therefore resolve Ajax. Ontario the Caribbean, scaring the of total devastation as if we Global Climate Change. to embrace our island home LIT 3A6 living daylights out of us had been "carpet bombed" If as we say we really love Dominica and find ways to but missing us completely. or had had "the four winds Dominica, now is the time contribute to its develop- EMAIL CONTACTS Irma wreaked havoc on our of the earth" unleashed to prove it by putting our ment, better and stronger, [email protected] northern neighbours. Just upon us by "the four angels" words into action and be- in the wake of Erika and [email protected] (Revelation 7) in the midst entertainment@ thecaribbeancamera.com twelve days later on 18th of coming an active participant Maria.

6 THE CARIBBEAN CAMERA Thursday, November 8, 2018 www.thecaribbeancamera.com Canada’sCOMMENTARY Premiere Caribbean Newspaper • Serving 380,315 Caribbean people weekly in Toronto Canada’s Premiere Caribbean Newspaper • Serving 380,315COMMENTARY Caribbean people weekly in Toronto The potentially destabilising effect of demographic change and citizens who work. and income inequality, The report also indicat- it should be possible ed that not only were to mitigate some of very large numbers of the vulnerability”, she the most highly edu- observes. cated and productive Some governments, young people in their most notably Jamaica mid-twenties, and es- and Barbados, in part pecially women, leaving encouraged by the IMF, By David Jessop the region mainly for are working in this the US, but that the direction. Cuba too has ast September, Caribbean’s working recognised the poten- Moody’s, the population was dimin- tial threat that demo- credit rating ishing. graphic change poses, agency, pub- The webinar addi- forming a government Llished a report that in- tionally indicated that commission responsible dicated the potentially the replacement rate for addressing popula- negative economic and by the old for young in they suggested, would their sovereign credit future citizen demand tion growth: something political implications of some Caribbean nations be cuts to pensions, and profiles. Moody’s indi- across the demographic that seems not to exist demographic change in such as Barbados is a further deterioration cated that among the spectrum. elsewhere in the region. the Caribbean and Cen- very high, and that the in public health care positive responses gov- Speaking about Unfortunately, tral America. It suggest- region’s average age and education. ernments might make this, Marla Dukharan most Caribbean govern- ed that if government growth is accelerating Paradoxically, the to address demographic says that she believes ments and politicians and the private sector compared with Central strength of the Moody’s change were: encour- that the importance fail to look past their do not make signifi- America, so that by report was that it did aging inward migration of the report is that electoral horizon to rec- cant improvements in 2050 one quarter of the not make recommen- of those of working age it touches on many ognise the fundamental education, health care Caribbean population dations. As the agency or with particular skills; often-overlooked but nature of the social and and other social deter- will be over 60 and clos- points out, demograph- attracting better off important issues. Apart economic decisions that minants, many nations er to 80 years old. ics are a secondary retirees from other na- from demonstrating the unstoppable force will struggle to remain What this means force in shaping credit tions able to purchase challenges not typically of demographic change competitive, particular- is that the spending markets, so their study retirement services and associated with sover- requires. ly after 2050. burden on government should be seen as an health care; the intro- eign credit ratings, it It is not often a The report’s find- and the private sector is adjunct to the credit duction of electronic indicates, she says the report appears that ings were amplified set to increase incre- ratings they and others government; and in- key sources of Caribbe- demonstrates so clearly just over a week ago mentally and that fiscal provide commercially to novative approaches to an vulnerability. the powerful factors at in a webinar hosted by reform and structural enable investors to take income redistribution. “We usually think play beneath the surface Marla Dukharan, one change will be required longer term decisions The ratings agency about this in relation in the Caribbean and of the region’s lead- to ensure economies about a country. also observed that while to external forces such the significant policy ing economists, and remain competitive. What Moody’s outward migration as climate change and issues that need to be Moody’s Assistant Vice The exchange be- well-researched, sta- resulted in relatively trade wars driving addressed. President, the analyst, tween Marla Dukharan tistically-based and stable flows of remit- socio-economic un- Moody’s report and David Rogovic, who and David Rogovic accessible report does tances which supported derperformance, or the subsequent webinar in an on-line dialogue went further. It indicat- is explode the myth domestic consumer internal factors such as made clear that there is made clear the policy ed that the economic perpetrated by some demand and growth, institutional weakness, a pressing need to break issues that needed to be future of some parts governments about this exposed the region fiscal irresponsibility, through the complacen- addressed. of the region could their capacity to contin- to external shocks and and corruption. But cy and political inertia Moody’s research be in doubt without a ue to meet the demands the potential tightening rarely do we link shift- that grips much of the contained potentially fundamental change of economic growth, in immigration policy in ing demographics as a region. Together they alarming statistics and in thinking about the the young and the aging receiving countries. source of vulnerability”, indicated that there is tables that pointed to scope and availability of through a ‘business as What Moody’s she notes. “This report a pressing need for a several critical and so education provision, en- usual’ approach. makes clear is that shows us just how this consensus to form on far, largely unaddressed suring wage equality for Focussing on the the Caribbean is on a is linked much more the steps needed to long-term policy chal- women, the role of new ten Caribbean countries wholly predictable but closely than we may address the potentially lenges facing the region. technology in develop- and five Central Amer- unsustainable path. Its have imagined”. destabilising effects of Put simply, it ment and government, ican nations which it report demonstrates She believes that demographic change. indicated that although the rational delivery provides ratings for, the that policy makers policy makers need to declining, the Caribbe- of social welfare pro- report suggested that must find new ways to address institutional (David Jessop is a an still had the highest grammes, addressing apart from improving respond and reshape weakness at a funda- consultant to the net outward migration crime, and the nature of social and human capi- policy if there is to be mental level. “If we Caribbean Council and in the world and the the future relationship tal indicators, there are any hope of delivering can tackle crime on a can be contacted at highest age dependency with the Diaspora. steps that governments long-term economic regional scale, gender david.jessop@ ratio between retirees The alternative, might take to improve growth and meeting inequality, and wealth caribbean-council.org)

www.thecaribbeancamera.com THE CARIBBEAN CAMERA Thursday, November 8, 2018 7 TRAVEL Airbnb and CTO in partnership to promote tourism in the Caribbean Online travel countries in the region. bean is in such high diversify the tourism platform Airbnb During a recent visit demand among diverse sector, attract new trav- and the Caribbean by CTO chief executive and very discerning elers, and empower over Tourism Organi- officer and Secretary global travelers. Essen- 50,000 hosts across the zation (CTO) have General Hugh Riley, to tially Airbnb is helping region,” he said. announced new Airbnb’s San Francisco to make our region Hosts set their de- commitments to pro- headquarters, the two more competitive and sired listing price on the mote authentic and entities signed a Memo- to spread the benefits platform and pay a three sustainable travel in randum of Understand- of the tourism industry per cent commission to the region. ing (MOU) pledging to across traditional and Airbnb for its platform Last year alone, cooperate on areas of non-traditional seg- services, allowing them platforms. This broader launch a destination over 1.6 million guests mutual interest includ- ments of our communi- to pocket 97 per cent of partnership with the marketing campaign to booked accommoda- ing: the promotion of ties,” Riley said. the nightly rate. In the CTO includes exploring highlight the island, in tion in the Caribbean Caribbean countries as Chris Lehane, Head Caribbean, a typical host collaborative ways to addition to cementing through the platform, an desirable tourism desti- of Global Policy and earned US$3,700 in the market the region and a lodging tax collection increase of 117 per cent nations; the undertak- Public Affairs for Airbnb last 12 months. partnerships to facilitate agreement. Puerto Rico compared to 2016. The ing of joint research to said his company was Through various destination market- collaborated with Airb- CTO said that through understand the impact deeply committed to marketing partnerships ing, host recruitment, nb on a series of tar- collaboration with local of the home-sharing the Caribbean and was in the region, the plat- improving the guest geted efforts, including stakeholders, Airbnb on economic recovery proud to take this next form has collaborated experience, and the ex- the launch of Airbnb’s has demonstrated its following the 2017 hur- step with the CTO “to with regional tourism pansion of disaster relief popular Experiences commitment to support ricane season and other advance our mission boards and enabled efforts. feature on island to help healthy tourism and has areas of mutual interest of local, authentic, and destinations to reach Earlier this year, promote tourism in the signed collaboration or to both organizations. sustainable travel in the Airbnb’s vast global Airbnb and the Puerto country as it rebuilds voluntary tax collection “We are proud of region”. community through the Rico Tourism Company following Hurricane agreements with 14 the fact that the Carib- “The platform helps company’s robust media (PRTC) also agreed to Maria. 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8 THE CARIBBEAN CAMERA Thursday, November 8, 2018 www.thecaribbeancamera.com FEATURE KM Imports Inc. promises to maintain high level of service KM Imports Inc. of Pickering, On- tario, the Canadian distributor of the popular Solo soft drinks and a wide range of food prod- ucts, has announced that it will continue to provide its cus- tomers with high quality goods and service. The announcement was made following the recent passing of Khalil Mohammed, president of the company. Zaheer Moham- Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar med, the son of the late with the late Khalil Mohammed Khalil Mohammed, has given up his job on Bay he was just about ten, home in Scarborough expanded, he got a van, Street where he worked when his father started became the storage unit loaded it up with his in investment manage- selling preserved Chi- for candy and other goods and was off to the ment, to take over the nese prunes, imported small items which he stores. company from Trinidad, to vari- imported from Trini- Then he had a He said he will ous West Indian shops dad," bright idea: Why not strive to maintain the in Toronto. He said that at the import Solo soft drinks? legacy of "high quality "It was a small item time his father worked "So he brought in goods and service" left but a big seller." at a window manufac- the popular Solo bever- by his Khalil Moham- "Later, he brought turing company and ages and that was a big med. in from Trinidad a would visit the shops success." Zaheer Mohammed In an interview with popular brand of candy with his products when "Trinidadians who warehouse and started he noted. the Caribbean Camera, -dinner mints - and he was "off on the saw Solo beverages at to supply Chief Curry Mohammed said he spoke about the again, it sold well at weekends." the various shops were and a range of other he is looking forward growth of the company the shops where people Mohammed said escatic.It was like a food products to many to further growth and from a "basement oper- went to buy their yams, his mother also played a piece of Trinidad right many stores, development of KM ation" about 20 years sweet potato, dasheen "big role "in the import here in Toronto and it He also expanded Imports Inc. ago, to a fairly large bush and other food business " from the too was a big seller. his operation to several " And I wish to import business serving items from "back early days." He said by then his other provinces where thank the community customers in several home." "She was hand and father was working full today Solo beverages for its past and continu- cities across Canada. "Soon enough, foot with him." time in his import busi- and some of his other ing support," He recalled that the living room of our As the business ness and had his own products are available,

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www.thecaribbeancamera.com THE CARIBBEAN CAMERA Thursday, November 8, 2018 9 FEATURE Inspiring young people with lessons from the edge of the universe By Stephen Weir the Caribbean Camera Canada under his belt, of being both the ring- “Understanding and he has just published a master and the master of or Toronto science teaching about the chal- book – Defying Limits: ceremonies. geeks, young and lenges of space inspire Lessons From The Edge By day, Bedeau Fnot so young, (young people) to have Of The Universe –and it works at the TD Bank last Thursday evening BIG dreams." should come as no sur- and at night sits on the turned out to be a spe- Dr. Williams told his prise that it is all about Board of the Ontario cial occasion. audience that he always life on and off Planet Science Centre. He has Andrew Bedeau and Dr. Dave Williams Over 200 persons, dreamed about leav- Earth. been with the Science many of them, children ing the planet. Eleven Dr. Williams's Centre for almost two of the Trinidad and to be an astronaut. Mine with their parents, came days before his seventh presentation was multi years. Tobago Association of was one of 5,330 appli- to the Ontario Science birthday, this "curious faceted -slides, space vid- “ One important Ontario and the National cations that were sent in Centre to listen to a real kid" from Saskatchewan eos and funny personal reason why I joined the Council of Trinidad and - but 600 were from kids Canadian science hero, committed to a long- stories. He then had an Board of the Science Tobago Associations less than 10 years old." Dr. Dave Williams. term goal: space travel. on-stage talk with TV Centre was to find ways in Canada and some of Dr. Dave Williams The 66-year old Despite setbacks like announcer Chris Mei to get more young black my best memories were has lots of fans who retired astronaut was a cancer diagnosis, his and ended it all by taking people to take an interest hearing the leaders talk lined up after the talk on stage with Andrew curiosity and passion questions from the in science, he said. about their experiences to buy his book, get his Bedeau and the Weather allowed him to reach his children in the nearly full " With cuts to and challenges with their autograph and get him to Network's Chris Mei to adopted home,"Bedeau goal. theatre. budgets, schools are no mug for pictures. talk about his experienc- said. Thirty-seven years Keeping the as- longer given the same Earlier in the week es in space as part of the Dr. Williams said he later, the Canadian tronaut on topic and opportunities as I did his new book landed on Science Centre’s Great ER (emergency room) on time fell to Andre growing up in Malvern. tells children " to chase store shelves. It is an au- Conversations speaker medical doctor, diver Bedeau, a member of the So as the Ontario Science their dreams, no matter tobiography about how series. and pilot, completed Science Centre’s Board of Centre develops its plans what. his career has unfolded “ I think that it is his first space flight. directors. Bedeau whose for the next 25 years, I " I was a doctor in from his early days in a good thing to expose With two space shuttle parents are Caribbean want to ensure students ER in Toronto when I children to science and missions, seventeen immigrants (his father from low programmed saw an ad in the Globe Saskatchewan to more space travel is something hours of spacewalks, five is from Trinidad and his schools are a part of it.” and Mail which asked recent years as a CEO of that gets people really ex- honorary degrees and the mother is from Grena- “ Growing up I was if you wanted to be an the Southlake Regional cited,” Dr Williams told Orders of Ontario and da), had the tough task a part of the youth wing astronaut. Yeah I wanted Hospital in Newmarket.

10 THE CARIBBEAN CAMERA Thursday, November 8, 2018 www.thecaribbeancamera.com FEATURE Where no roti is cooked before its time sawak the nickname “We must offer with delicious Trinidad GTA with an extra large www.rotirotirestaurant. Ronnie the big Roti top quality products and Tobago treats like dhalpuri for only $2.99 com. man. because our community Roti, Doubles, whole a single Paratha $2,99 Orders are now That however is demands it and to show wheat Alloo Pies Pou- and a wedding sized been taken for Diva- not the store’s slogan. our Canadian friends lourie and more. paratha (which could li. But you can place But you are ad- feed up to 12 adults) yours for other spe- vised to call ahead sells for just $13.99. cial occasions such as with your orders to Roti Roti also offers christenings, weddings, avoid the long lines. a Vegetarians Delight Marisha Ramsawak Christmas or even a big Just come in at the consisting of numerous or small lime at your veggie dishes. We also tarting as a base- Instead Roti Roti that our community right time and you pick home. boasts that it is a place have very high stand- up your order, hot and offer Every Day lunch ment operation to But please make Where no roti is cooked ards for quality food,” ready, waiting for you. specials from $4.99 serve a few West your bookings early to S before its time and that he added. fresh off the tawa. and mini Roti, Men- Indian groceries around avoid the rush. all its rotis are Hot Off Celebrating this Another great us can also be picked the city who want- Contact Ronnie at The Tawa. special occasion, Roti surprise are the prices - up in store. They are ed good quality roti 416-746-9208 “skins,” Roti Roti has To ensure that cus- Roti can supply you some of the best in the also available online at emerged 25 years later tomers know that this as one of the leading is not just a slogan, Roti West Indian restaurants Roti has an open-con- in the Greater Toronto cept kitchen so that Area. customers can see their A series of small rotis being made. advertisements in The These innovations Caribbean Camera in were not enough for the early days of the the Ramsawaks who operation brought a tre- were determined to mendous response from serve the very best for families who wanted a their customers. So they real traditional Trini- came up with another style roti - “dhalpouri product: a great quality and paratha” (buss up doubles. Now at Roti shot). Roti you don’t just get And soon, with a doubles. You get the the incredible prices biggest doubles in the of their products, Roti world made in the true Roti owners Ronnie and traditional Trinidadian Marisha Ramsawak rec- style. It’s called the ognized that they had to Super Duper Large move out of the base- Doubles. And so anoth- ment to better serve the er slogan was created- growing demands of the Roti Roti - Home of the community. World’s Largest Dou- And so, on Novem- bles, which sell for just ber 17 1994, Roti Roti $2.25 and as a Special opened a West Indian to customers who Buy restaurant at Lake 5 Doubles they get one Shore Boulevard and Free! Kipling in Etobicoke. Ronnie and Mari- They never looked sha, originally from back. Gasparillo. Trinidad, And Roti Roti has insist that that custom- thrived, making its hot ers deserve the best. and delicious rotis and “That’s why we spend doubles which have so much time and customers continuously energy to ensure that flocking the store for the products we sell are more and more... top quality with the best When Roti Roti available ingredients,” introduced the wedding says Ronnie. sized buss-up-shot to “Our restaurant is the GTA, people were a reflection of Trinidad amazed that they could and Tobago in particu- feed twelve grown men lar and the Caribbean with one roti. This soon as a whole in our new earned Ronnie Ram- society,” he said.

www.thecaribbeancamera.com THE CARIBBEAN CAMERA Thursday, November 8, 2018 11 ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT Toronto mas’ bands getting the jump on 2019 By Stephen Weir

ime was when carnival had Tended in Toronto and the wrap-up band parties had been finally laid to rest, revellers began thinking about parang, Christmas and even hockey. Not so this year! Even though the 2019 grand parade is still nine months away, several mas' bands in the city have already announced their themes for next year's extrava- traying Persona. Coordinator, told the connection and see their ganza and are holding " We want a unique Caribbean Carnival. true expression.” events to showcase theme that captures ” The focal point of Will and Lisa Mor- what’s in store for rev- the energy, passion, our 2019 theme is im- ton’s Fantazia, another ellers. imagination and culture age and self expression. small band, is "turning Among the "early of our masquerader,” We hope that through ten" in 2019 and the birds" is EPIC Carnival. Nadia Jethoo, the Epic our sections ,our mas- theme for their "mile- This small band is por- Carnival Volunteer queraders will make a stone year" is Rebirth. Although the band is yet to provide full details is Magic and that they a ski weekend (De- about their presenta- will be back in Grand cember 14 - 16) at Blue tion, their Facebook site Cayman next year Mountain. has a dynamic video supplying costumes and Atlantic Mas' will with a flying phoenix taking to the streets in be teaming up with that bursts into flame the Batabano Carnival. Trinidad’s Yuma mas' before showing the word Toronto’s Carnival band for next year's REBIRTH. Nationz will also be tak- carnival in Trinidad. The band has been ing part in next year's No one is apologiz- very active this fall. Cayman carnival. ing for getting a jump on On Friday it held an Sunlime Canada, a 2019. In fact, band or- "appreciation night" for small family-oriented ganizers are saying they carnival revellers and a group, which has been are energized talking costume launch party presenting mas' in about next summer as for their forthcoming Toronto for more than winter approaches carnival trip to the Ba- 20 years, will hit the “Yes it is early! But hamas. streets next year with we were excited to have In 2019, Fantazia Mesmerize. the theme ready to re- will take to the streets “Our theme was veal at our appreciation of Nassau for the fifth launched on Labour Day party back in Septem- annual Road March Pa- as is our practice,” said ber,” said Epic Carni- rade, the showcase event Sunlime band manager val’s Nadia Jethoo. in the Bahamas Carni- Dwayne Gunness. “We cannot wait to val, to be held on May 4. Atlantic Mas' which see the theme expressed Toronto masqueraders made a big splash in the not only at the Toronto will be jumping up with 2018 Toronto carnival Carnival, but also in the Euphoria Madness parade with Trinida- programming through- Junkanoo Carnival dian soca star Machel out the carnival season. Band. Montano performing Although the word The Seusahai in the band, is report- Persona sounds broad family’s Tribal Carni- ed to be "already very and general , we have an val, well known for its active,"though it has not entire host of ideas to creative costumes, told yet announced its 2019 bring with it,” the Caribbean Camera theme. she added. that their 2019 theme The band is hosting

12 THE CARIBBEAN CAMERA Thursday, November 8, 2018 www.thecaribbeancamera.com ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT Scrunter will be the headliner at Soca Parang Lime on Sunday Scrunter (Irwin inspector who approves will be several local " will perform "double Reyes Johnson), their work. ensembles. duty as the backup the uncrowned soca Will it be as popular Organizers of the band for Scrunter." parang king, will be as his old number, Ah show say Los Pajaros, the headliner at the piece ah pork? Los Amigos and Moka 18th annual Soca Pa- Parang aficionados rang Lime to be held are not placing any bets at the Metropolitan - not yet anyway. Centre in Scarbor- But they are ough on Sunday. anxiously awaiting his And according to arrival at the Joan Al- the organizers of the exander's Soca Parang Scrunter show, he will be singing Lime his old favourites which They say he hasn't are always well received been in Toronto since by his Canadian fans, 2011. as well as a "brand new A former Trini- song titled Santa is the dad calypso monarch, Sanitary Inspector. Scrunter has received The song tells the a Trinidad and Tobago story of how people national award (the frantically clean up Humming Bird Gold) their homes for Christ- for calypso. mas and positions Also appearing at Santa Claus as the the Soca Parang Lime The Original De Fosto Himself dies at 64

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PORT OF SPAIN, music. Many of his Trinidad - Calypso- tunes were played at nian Winston Scarbor- panorama competi- ough, better known as tions. The Original De Fosto Abandoned as a Himself, died last baby with no name, week at his home in Scarborough was Morvant. He was 64. found in Belmont, Port Scarborough was of Spain by a woman reported to have been from Tobago, who took ailing for some time. him to the Tacarigua In 1976 he made Orphanage. his debut in the calyp- At the orphanage so arena .He has been he learned to read and described as a prolific write music. composer of steelpan

www.thecaribbeancamera.com THE CARIBBEAN CAMERA Thursday, November 8, 2018 13 NEWS UN calls again for removal of embargo against Cuba Caribbean Com- regime. for maintaining the and systematic viola- munity (CARICOM) The UNGA by an economic embargo. tion” of human rights in countries joined the overwhelming major- Cuban Foreign Cuba. majority of the in- ity rejected moves by Minister Bruno Ro- US Ambassador ternational commu- Washington to criticise driguez described the Nikki Haley dismissed nity on Thursday in Cuba’s human rights re- Trump administration the vote on the US calling on the United cord, making it the 27th as a “government of embargo as a “waste of States to end its de- time that the 193-nation millionaires that impos- everyone’s time” saying cades’ old trade and assembly has issued the es cruel policies”, citing it does not address economic embargo call to lift the embargo Washington’s treatment Cuba’s human rights against Cuba. imposed in 1962. of migrant children situation. The United Na- Israel joined the separated at the bor- “It’s one more time tions General Assembly United States in voting der with Mexico and that countries feel they (UNGA) adopted a against the resolution “locked in cages. can poke the United resolution, piloted by that was presented “The US govern- States in the eye,” Haley Havana, calling for an by Cuba. Ukraine and ment does not have the said of the vote. But end to the embargo that Moldova did not vote end to the embargo was human rights record least moral authority you’re not hurting the Washington imposed on the resolution that adopted by a vote of 191 with the Donald Trump for criticizing Cuba or US when you do this. on the Communist was approved by a 189 to two. administration pointing anyone else with re- You are literally hurting Caribbean country ever to two margin with no Washington also to Havana’s repression gards to human rights,” the Cuban people by since the late Fidel Cas- abstentions. failed to get support of political opponents he said, telling the telling the regime that tro in 1958 overthrew Last year, the for eight amendments and curbs of freedom of UNGA that the embargo their treatment of their the Fulgencio Batista resolution calling for an criticizing Cuba’s expression as a reason was a “flagrant, massive people is acceptable.” Russia and Cuba vow to expand ‘strategic’ ties MOSCOW - The lead- Diaz-Canel denounced ties between Russia and sia, hit by an economic ers of Russia and Cuba U.S. "interference into Cuba and invited Putin meltdown, withdrew its vowed on Friday to domestic affairs of to visit next year. economic aid to Cuba. expand "strategic" ties sovereign nations" and During the Cold War, Putin, who visited Cuba and urged the United spoke in support of the Soviet Union in 2000 and 2014, has States to lift its block- closer integration be- poured billions of sought to revive ties ade of Cuba. tween Russia and Latin dollars in supplies and with the old Caribbean In a joint statement American nations. subsidies into Cuba, ally. issued after their talks, Diaz-Canel, who re- its staunchest Latin Following the Krem- Russian President Vlad- placed Raul Castro as American ally. But ties lin talks, Putin and imir Putin and Cuban president last April, withered after the 1991 Diaz-Canel vowed Russian President Vladimir Putin, left, shakes counterpart Miguel hailed the "brotherly" Soviet collapse as Rus- to expand political, hands with Cuban President Miguel Diaz-Canel, during their meeting in the Kremlin in Moscow, Russia, Friday, Nov. 2, 2018 economic and military imposed in 1958 and ties between Russia and subsequently expanded, Cuba. has remained in place. Cuba's defense min- Russia, in its turn, faced ister, Leopoldo Cintra an array of crippling Frias, is set to visit Mos- U.S. and EU sanctions cow later this month to over the annexation of discuss specific plans Crimea and its support for military-technical for separatist rebels in cooperation. eastern Ukraine. Sergei Storchak, Rus- Putin said he and sia's deputy finance Diaz-Canel discussed minister, said Russia expanding economic could offer Cuba a 38 ties, including Russia's million-euro ($43 mil- participation in the lion) loan to help fund modernization of Cuban its military moderniza- railways. tion. The Russian leader also In remarks apparently mentioned Russian directed at the United companies Rosneft and States, Putin and Di- Zarubezhneft tapping az-Canel criticized the for oil off Cuba and a use of unilateral sanc- contract for the Inter tions as a destabilizing RAO energy company factor in global affairs. to build new generator The U.S. econom- units at a Cuban power ic embargo, initially plant.

14 THE CARIBBEAN CAMERA Thursday, November 8, 2018 www.thecaribbeancamera.com IMMIGRATION MATTERS Reader with robbery conviction ineligible to sponsor spouse reader of my attempt to commit such h. a child under is made with respect to under the Criminal Code column who is a an offence is barred the current or former the application, there is punishable by life ACanadian citizen from sponsorship. care and control of a is evidence that the imprisonment. and was convicted of • Having been relative of the sponsor sponsor has not been Once the applica- robbery in 2015, has convicted of an offence or a current or former convicted under the ble time has elapsed, asked whether he can that results in bodily family member of that Criminal Code of or a Record Suspen- sponsor a foreign na- harm, as defined in relative, or • (i) an offence of sion is granted, only tional whom he recently section 2 of the Crimi- i. someone the a sexual nature, or an then this reader will be married, for permanent nal Code, to any of the sponsor is dating or has attempt or a threat to eligible to sponsor his Sukhram residence in Canada. following persons or an dated whether or not commit such an offence, wife. While waiting, he Ramkissoon The man who asked attempt or a threat to they have lived together, against any person, must still prove that he the question, said he commit such an offence or a family member of It appears that the maintained a genuine SUKHRAM had served one month against any of the fol- that person. reader who contacted relationship with his RAMKISSOON is a imprisonment for the lowing persons is barred The amendment me is ineligible to spon- spouse, to support his member of ICCRC and robbery offence. from sponsorship: allows sponsorships sor his spouse. He was sponsorship application, specializes in Is he now eligible to a. a current or to proceed when the convicted of robbery, and also explain the Immigration Matters sponsor his wife? former family member conviction occurred in which is an indictable reasons for the delay in at No. 3089 Bathurst As I have mentioned of the sponsor, Canada and the indi- offence, and it was less submitting the sponsor- Street, Suite 219A, before, the information b. a relative of the vidual has received a than five years ago. ship application. Toronto, Ontario. provided in this column sponsor, as well as a pardon, or has been A robbery conviction Phone 416 789 5756. should not be interpret- current or former family acquitted or where five ed as legal advice. Per- member of that relative, years has elapsed since Westend Sports and Cultural Club Award sons who are in a similar c. a relative of the the completion of the situation are asked to family member of the imposed sentence. seek independent legal sponsor, or a current or The law also advice before proceed- former family member allows sponsorships ing with an application. of that relative, to proceed when the The Canadian laws d. a current or conviction occurred with respect to crimi- former conjugal partner outside of Canada and nality and sponsorship of the sponsor, the individual has been were amended and e. a current or acquitted, or where five came into force years former family member years has elapsed since ago. The amended laws of a family member or the completion of the do not allow a person conjugal partner of the imposed sentence and to sponsor a member of sponsor, the sponsor has demon- the family class, if that f. a relative of the strated that he or she is Monique Pascal receives scholarship from Westend Sports person has been con- conjugal partner of the rehabilitated. and Cultural Club in Mississauga at the club's recent annual victed of certain offences sponsor, or a current or The applicable law fundraising event. Pascal is accepted at Ryerson University in such as: former family member also reads as follows: Toronto in the Bachelor of Fine Arts Performance Dance • Having been of that relative, A sponsorship program. convicted of an indict- g. a child under application shall only be (From left) –Club President Leon Johnson, Secretary Jean able offence involving the current or former approved by an officer Turner with Scholarship Award winner Monique Pascall, and the use of violence pun- care and control of the if, on the day on which Bianca Gabriel, a member of the club's scholarship committee. ishable by a maximum sponsor, their current or the application was term of imprisonment former family member filed and from that day of at least 10 years or an or conjugal partner, until the day a decision

www.thecaribbeancamera.com THE CARIBBEAN CAMERA Thursday, November 8, 2018 15 NEWS Grenada Prime Minister concerned over increase in sex offences ST.GEORGE’S, interfere with vulnera- with persons closest to briefing on Wednesday. Grenada – Prime Min- ble people and people him about indulging Without referring ister Dr Keith Mitchell under age, The laws are themselves in activities to any specific project, has expressed concern strictly against this in that are legally prohib- Mitchell, who is also the about the growing num- a general sense. To me ited, he said: “I always Minister for National ber of cases involving one has to have a weak- caution the men in my Security said, “I sup- sexual-related offences, ness of the mind….” cabinet and my team port very strongly any particularly against According to that they have a respon- initiatives to deal with minors. reports, a senior cop sibility to protect the those problems that Mitchell, who was was charged for sexual children of the country. will reduce it and cut it responding to reports misconduct involving We are elected as rep- off completely, unfor- that a member of the an adult female. resentatives to protect tunately, we do have police force was sent That matter is be- them, not to use them, some problems that on leave pending the fore the court. and I take that very we have to continue to Dr. Keith Mitchell outcome an investiga- “I cannot tell people seriously. I am no pas- confront.” tion into allegations of how to behave in their and no one should be with people using their tor, I am not a perfect The police recent- sexual misconduct, also social life, that is for able to force themselves positions to impose person, but I certainly ly launched a special said he was extremely them and their God but on anyone, so I have a themselves and their have some fundamental victim’s unit to focus on disturbed when cops certainly I believe we problem with rape in will on someone unwill- rules that I stick with matters pertaining to are implicated. all have a responsibility any form, whether is ingly,” he said. and believe in,” he told domestic violence and “I have a problem to protect our children a big person or a little Confirming that he reporters during the sexually-related crimes. with people who will and those around us, one, I have a problem has had conversations weekly post-cabinet Majority of voters in Antigua and Barbuda say no ST. JOHN'S, An- resent 52.04 per cent Barbuda to take the been made. tigua - The referendum against a move from the country to a referen- He said he felt he seeking the permission Privy Council and 47.96 dum, expressed con- had enough “patriots” of the electorate to per cent saying yes to a fidence that the move on his side. move to the Caribbe- move from it. In order he desired, would have an Court of Justice as to succeed with the Antigua and Barbuda’s referendum to adopt final appellate court, fell the CCJ, a two thirds Trudeau government launches short of the 67 per cent majority of the turnout pro-immigration campaign threshold required. had to say yes. from PAGE 2 and it doesn't withstand On Tuesday, the Several proponents scrutiny," he said. majority of those who of the change were left sen said newcomers are The federal govern- turned out to vote said dejected, including being wrongly blamed Gaston Browne ment has given Toronto “NO” to the govern- Prime Minister Gas- for a long-standing $11 million to defray ment’s request, through Council. giving approval of the ton Browne, after the affordable housing the costs of resettling a referendum, which, Out of the 52, 999 Bill that would have Supervisor of Elections, shortage that existed asylum seekers, part of if successful, would registered electors in allowed a constitu- Lorna Simon an- before the current wave a $50 million package have seen an end to Antigua and Barbuda, tional change which nounced the result. of border-crossers. for Quebec, Ontario and the use of the current 17,743 voted yesterday, is required to make Over the weekend, "To suggest that Manitoba — the prov- apex court, the Lon- with 9,234 rejecting the move to the Trini- Prime Minister Gaston asylum seekers have inces most affected by don-based Judicial the proposal to switch dad-based CCJ. Browne, who is the first contributed to a crisis those entering Canada Committee of the Privy courts and 8,509 voters The numbers rep- leader in Antigua and with our shelter system outside official border I think is really mislead- points. ing, it's very dangerous

16 THE CARIBBEAN CAMERA Thursday, November 8, 2018 www.thecaribbeancamera.com NEWS Jamaica to benefit from climate change resilience project Jamaica is one nities to city planners, move beyond mere of three countries environmental plan- awareness, but rather, selected from Latin ners, the construction “we must think cre- America and the sector and to civil atively, constructively Caribbean (LAC) to society. These are very and very concretely benefit from a US$6 practical matters – about the future of our million regional where to build, how to urban areas within a climate change resil- build, and the role that changed and changing ience project. ecosystem services can climate.” It is proposed that project will respond to temperatures, rising are becoming the epi- play – in order to devel- The findings of the project, dubbed the limitations high- seas, deadlier disasters, centres of many devel- op and prosper within the pilots in the three ‘Building climate lighted in the country’s and changing economic opmental challenges, the new climate reality,” countries will be used to resilience of urban sys- urban sector by devel- circumstances,” he said. including the challenge he said. develop local, national tems through Ecosys- oping new policies or The Minister noted of building climate In addressing these and regional approach- tem-based Adaptation adapting to existing/ that as the region and resilience. practical issues, the es to up-scaling adapta- (EbA) in LAC’, will be new strategies that will world become increas- “This presents new Minister stressed that tion through ecosystem piloted in the Kingston promote the concept of ingly urbanised, cities challenges and opportu- climate change must restoration. Metropolitan Area. a Climate Smart Urban Expected to last 24 Area. It is also expect- months, the project is to ed to bring the use of be executed in Jamaica innovative participatory by the Ministry of Wa- methodologies for inte- ter, Land, Environment grating climate change and Climate Change, into urban systems. with financing from the A national work- Global Environment shop on the project was Facility (GEF) Special staged last weekend Climate Change Fund. to provide relevant Implementation of information as well as the project is also being garner the input and supported by the United recommendations of Nations Environment key stakeholders. Programme – Regional Addressing Office for Latin Amer- the opening of the ica and the Caribbean workshop, in Kingston, (ROLAC). Portfolio Minister, The objective of the Hon. Robert Pickersgill, project is to increase welcomed the project, the climate change stressing that the issue resilience of vulnerable of climate change must urban communities in become a key factor in three medium-sized the future development LAC cities in Jamaica, plans for the country, Mexico and El Salvador, particularly urban through the application areas. of EbA and its integra- “(We) must begin tion into medium-and to think and plan in long-term urban plan- concrete ways in order ning. to integrate climate In Jamaica, it is considerations in all anticipated that the relevant plans and proj- ects, to deal with rising

www.thecaribbeancamera.com THE CARIBBEAN CAMERA Thursday, November 8, 2018 17 NEWS 84-year-old Jamaican votes in US midterm elections LAS VEGAS — Af- ter living in the United States of America for 52 years, Jamaican born 84-year-old nurse, Murlin Hampton, was determined to independently use her stroller to get to Clark County in Nevada, to cast her vote during the 2018 Midterm Elections on November 6. “It is my right to vote, and I need to select the candidate of my choice... I'm a medical person… and I'm still working,” Jamaican born 84-year-old nurse, Murlin Hampton Hampton said, adding to JIS News, which the better, so that's why McCrary, expressed that that her vote is very is visiting sections of I came out [to vote],” similar sentiments as important to the future the US as part of the she said. Hampton. of the country in which Foreign Press Centres' She said that she “Why did I vote? Visit us online @ she lives. International Reporting has been voting in the [I voted] because I'm www.thecaribbeancamera.com She was speaking Tour for the elections. US for decades and will an American… If you Hampton empha- do so as long as her don't vote; then don't sised that she wants to ability permits her to. say nothing about it,” play her part in en- “I've seen all the she said. suring that the United changes that have taken Meanwhile, Di- States has good lead- place. I've seen how ondrea Hysaw said that ers, so that the future people vote and I've as a young American, We Carry Many Different Types of Religious generation can have a seen how they've not she believes their voices DELIGHTProducts. 7 Days HOUSE Candles, RELIGIOUS Incense, Powders, SUPPLIES Soaps, better life. voted,” she said. need to be heard, and Sea Salts, Herbs, Books, Bath & Floor Washes & Oils. “I hope they'll Another voter at for that to happen, the Boss Fix Oil - Having trouble getting a raise or fear of been fired, rub oil on the change some things for Clark County, Julie American youth have to boss’s chair and they will look favorably upon you. Rub in hands before shaking new boss’s hand when looking for a job. Repeat Psalm 33 as you apply the Oil in your vote. hand, before meeting with your boss. “I was not going Business Oil - To increase traffic to your business anoint the door knob and across the front entranceWe to carry your business a very every largemorning. assortment Put a few drop in bucket of to miss it… . Everyone water and mop out business. Repeat Psalm 8 every day in front of your business should express their door. of Religious and Spiritual Supplies. voice, and I particularly Court Case Oil - Do you have to go to court, rub this oil to the back of your ankles and you will walkOils. out of theBath court victorious.Wash. Wash Floo yourr socksWa orsh. stocking in a wanted my voice to be bucket of water with nine drops of this oil. Do not dry clothes in the dryer, allow it to air dry in yourCandles. bathroom. Incense. Dead heard today, and that's Chypre Oil - Rub some on your hands before buying a lottery ticket or playing cards why I came to vote,” or bingo to bring luck and financial gains. Playing the horses, rub some on the Hysaw said. corners of your money before placing bet. Repeat Psalm 4 or 7 over the your money before placing your bet. The results from the Hi John The Conqueror Oil - Use before going into court. Mix with pure olive oil midterm elections show and anoint your body daily for good luck. Use nine drops in your bath while repeating Psalm 51 over the water to remove all evil hexes, spells, or curses. that the Democrats won Jinx Removing Oil - For all those in a crossed condition, rub on the temples and the House of Repre- behind ears every day for nine days. Anoint 7 days white candle with oil, repeat 23 sentatives, while the Psalm over it and burn it. Republicans retained Red Lavender Oil - To keep your spouse faithful to only you, rub some oil on their clothes. Anoint a Red Candle with oil, write the person name 9 times on a piece of control of the Senate. parchment paper and place under the candle and burn daily. The US Foreign Sassafras Oil - Sprinkle on a handkerchief and take it into court. Wipe your face often while there.You will find favor with the Judge. Repeat the Psalm 35 as often Press Centres' Interna- while in court. Seals, Charms, Pendants, Talismans or Rings Can Be Custom Made In Either Sterlingtional Silver Reporting or Gold Tour is taking place between Seals, Charms, Pendants, Talismans or Loaded Rings Can Be Custom Made For Any Purpose. November 1 and 8, and includes 25 journalists Spiritual Advisor With Over 45 Years Expericence Available By Appointment Only. from different geo- graphic regions around 296 Markham Road. @ Eglinton Road E. Scarborough, Ont. M1J 3C5 the world, including TEL: 416.754.4440 or 647.295.4779 Jamaica. Opening Hours: Monday to Friday: 10am - 7pm, Saturday Closed

18 THE CARIBBEAN CAMERA Thursday, November 8, 2018 www.thecaribbeancamera.com NEWS Canada to celebrate Global Entrepreneurship Week Canadian entre- ecosystem connect. that will ensure “race, and grow businesses that and capacity building, we institutions such as the preneurs, including The GEW focus on age, gender, or where an become mainstream en- will grow stronger busi- George Brown College several from the women is intended to individual lives” does not tities with an ethnic fla- nesses, entrepreneurs have registered official Caribbean diaspora, celebrate women who serve as “obstacles” to vor in Canada and other and high impact entre- GEW Canada events. will join business “create jobs and to recog- becoming entrepreneurs. diasporic markets,” said preneurial ecosystems This year Magate leaders and their sup- nize them as a potential Through the eco- Meegan Scott of Magate (including support orga- Wildhorse Ltd and The porters next week as catalyst for large-scale system connect, GEN Wildhorse Ltd. nizations),” she noted. Caribbean Camera will they celebrate Global economic growth”. uses the GEW 2018 to “ And we look GEW is celebrated in focus on inclusive entre- Entrepreneurship For youths the challenge organizations forward to seeing more November of each year. preneurship and manip- Week 2018. objective is to enable who support entrepre- collaboration, positive This year November ulating the ecosystem The Global Entrepre- and increase their desire neurs world-wide to competition, co-creation 12-18 has been declared to deliver the ambitions neurship Network (GEN) to create their own jobs collaborate and partner and capacity building as “Global Entrepre- of Canadian and entre- will lead 170 countries, given, increasing rates of for building “healthy and between Canadian and neurship 2018” by preneurs with Caribbean including Canada, in graduate unemployment; thriving “entrepreneurial Caribbean businesses GEN. roots who sell profes- celebrating the event. and in so doing empower communities outside of and academia,” Scott Sixty-four events and sional services The four official them to “leverage their the “Silicon Valley”. added. sixteen partners includ- Futurpreneur is the themes for this year’s freedom”. “We want to see “By applying the ing Magate Wildhorse country host for GEW celebration are women, Inclusion focuses more Canadians with 4Cs of collaboration, Ltd and the Caribbean Canada. youth, inclusion and on driving the change Caribbean roots start competition, co-creation, Camera, and academic Grenada Prime Minister disappointed over CCJ rejection ST GEORGE'S, that 22,098 or 28 per a serious Democrat it Grenada — Prime Min- cent of registered voters (result) has been accept- ister Dr Keith Mitchell participated in the refer- ed. I am not happy with it said he was disappointed endum. Off that number but that has always been at the results of a refer- there were 119 rejected my position when results endum that would allow ballots, 9846 for the of elections are given,” Grenada to join the Trin- approval and 12133 voted Mitchell said. idad-based Caribbean against the approval. In “I am disappointed Court of Justice (CCJ) as terms of percentage, he but I am in total accep- the island's final court. explained that 45.05 per tance of the results,” he Grenadians voted for cent was for the change added. a second time within a and 54.39 per cent After casting his two year period, to reject against the change. ballot on Tuesday, an efforts to replace the Lon- The CCJ also func- optimistic Mitchell had don-based Privy Council Dr. Keith Mitchell tions as an international said he was confident of as the island's highest tribunal interpreting the receiving the necessary court. vote secured 12,133 as Revised Treaty of Cha- two-thirds majority of In a national ref- compared to 9,846 for guaramas that governs the votes cast in getting erendum on Tuesday, those supporting the CCJ the regional integration Grenada to join Barba- the preliminary figures that was established in movement, CARICOM. dos, Belize, Dominica and released by the Parlia- 2001. “The people have Guyana as the CARICOM mentary Elections Office Supervisor of Elec- voted based on what countries that are full (PEO) show that the “No' tions, Alex Phillip, said they wished to see. As members of the CCJ.

www.thecaribbeancamera.com THE CARIBBEAN CAMERA Thursday, November 8, 2018 19 FOCUS ON HEALTH Managing diabetes in the Black community By Christopher J. Poverty has many free diabetes screening Morgan direct impacts, including clinics in malls in high access to decent housing, risk neighborhoods. ccording to Dia- food security, post-sec- Often, these clinics betes Canada, to- ondary education, recre- identify community Aday, one in three ational endeavours, and members with blood Canadians have diabetes in many cases, medical sugar readings that are or pre-diabetes. services. “through the roof”. She And Black adult In a 2017 study said sometimes people Canadians are more than published in Social don’t even know they twice as likely as white Science Medicine, have high blood sugar, or adult Canadians to de- researchers looking at those who know, cannot velop type 2 diabetes. associations between afford the medication or Why do Black people race, discrimination and supplies. experience higher levels risk for chronic disease At these clinics, of diabetes? And what in a population-based persons receive literature are they going to do sample from Canada, on diabetes prevention about it? Is it time for found Blacks were most and some counselling on a diabetes strategy for likely to experience given to the social deter- Asante also points the Black community. healthy eating, weight Black Canadians? discrimination. Re- minants of equity, such out that conventional And so creating reduction, the benefit To address the searchers concluded that as racism. medications and "natural awareness of the preva- of physical activity and first question one must in Canada, experience Sally Asante, a nurse remedies" can work in lence of diabetes in Black information to take to understand that the root of discrimination is a educator with the Diabe- harmony as long as safe- communities became the their doctor. cause, expression, im- determinant of chron- tes Education Program ty is at the forefront and main focus of the Carib- Clearly, there is a ic disease and chronic pact and burden of any (DEP) at the TAIBU conversations should be bean Diabetes Chapter. need for a comprehen- disease risk factor and disease or illness, such Community Health Cen- centred on the Afro-Ca- The challenge of the sive diabetes strategy for Blacks and Aboriginals as diabetes, in a specific tre in Toronto, points ribbean value of herbal Chapter, however, was Black Canadians. The are far more exposed to population is influenced out that the health medicines by openly how to get the message root causes are complex experiences of discrimi- by both systemic, soci- care system in Canada, discussing their efficacy to people who need it and mainstream status etal factors and unique, nation. including diabetes man- in blood glucose control the most. Her approach quo approaches are not cultural factors. A growing body of agement and education, in addition to caution- is simple and effective: working. For Black Canadi- Canadian and interna- often has a Eurocentric ing about possible drug “Meet them where they What can you do ans, the most dominant tional research confirms focus, which dismisses interactions and safety are.” today? Recognize your systemic social factors the assertion of Dr. the cultural values, tradi- considerations. She Nelson says church- health and well-being are poverty and racism. Camara Jones, president tions and beliefs among notes that herbal rem- es serve as a natural as a priority. If you or Black people represent of the American Public the Black population. edies such as moringa, gathering place in the someone you know is 2.9 per cent of the over- Health Association, that So clients in the DEP bush tea, and sorrel are Caribbean/African com- living with diabetes or is all Canadian population when it comes to achiev- are relieved to know all natural blood glucose munity for information at risk of developing dia- but 18 per cent of them ing racial health equity, that they can continue altering agents but that sharing and the Chapter betes, take action. Come are living in pover- tackling poverty is just to eat their staple foods these remedies are hard- partnered with churches to the free blood sugar ty (Statistics Canada one piece of the puzzle. and still maintain their ly discussed in diabetes organizing monthly pre- testing clinic at the 2009). Attention must also be health. education settings. sentations from dieti- Taibu Health Clinic on Asante notes that She explains that cians, endocrinologists, the November14, World people with diabetes when a health care pharmacists and the like. Diabetes Day, speak to should be encouraged to provider openly discuss- The social inter- choose foods that they es and acknowledges actions, support and your doctor about dia- are familiar with and specific cultural values learning that develop betes, and engage with enjoy, thus increasing with clients, their confi- naturally when commu- organizations providing the likelihood of last- dence in the health care nity members have a cul- culturally competent ing self-management provider is affirmed and turally safe, non-judge- health services. Page behaviour outcomes. the likelihood of diabetes mental space to ask any Content “You can have your rice management compliance question and to share (Dr. Christopher J. and peas but limit each is increased. their experiences is evi- Morgan is the director portion to one quarter Kathy Nelson, a dent when members say of Morgan Chiropractic of your plate, and you registered nurse who “We learn so much from & Wellness, an interdis- can try swapping white founded the Caribbe- each other”. ciplinary health centre rice for brown rice,” she an Chapter of Diabetes In keeping with in Toronto, He can be adds. Canada in 2002, had for the “meet them where reached at 416-447-7600 Discussions sur- years witnessed the toll they are” approach, or at info@mcw4life. rounding exercise should diabetes was taking on Nelson conducts several com) highlight many popular activities in the Carib- Free blood sugar testing clinic bean community (which may not be seen as on World Diabetes Day “conventional” exercise). TAIBU Community Health Diabetes Day, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. These include soca or Centre’s Diabetes Education Program The clinic will operate in conjunc- reggae dancing, playing (DEP) has announced that a free tion with the Caribbean Chapter of cricket, church activities, blood sugar testing clinic will be open Diabetes Canada For more informa- or evening walks. at the Centre on November 14, World tion, call 416-644-3536.

20 THE CARIBBEAN CAMERA Thursday, November 8, 2018 www.thecaribbeancamera.com CRICKET India win ODI series against Windies THIRUVANANTHAPURAM, India — The West Indies produced their worst batting performance against India in a One-Day Interna- tional (ODI) to hand the home side an emphatic nine-wicket win and help them wrap up the five-match series 3-1 at Greenfield Stadium here on Friday/ In what was scheduled to be a day/night contest, India wrapped up the match well before dark after dismissing the Windies for 104 in Indian players celebrate after taking another West Indies wicket 31.5 overs. It was the visitors' lowest ever pulling Holder's first ODI score against India. ball of the 11th over to ures, Jadeja accounted for key Shimron Hetmyer only scored The home side, led by a brisk the boundary to bring up dismissals in the middle and nine before he became Jadeja's half-century from the in-form Rohit the 50-run partnership. He followed lower orders to ensure the visitors second wicket, adjudged leg before Sharma and an unbeaten knock of 33 that up by lifting him over midwicket would not recover from their horrific wicket after a review, and Powell fol- from Captain Virat Kohli, motored to for six — his 200th in ODIs — off the start. lowed four runs later, pulling Khaleel 105 for one in 14.5 overs to wrap up next ball as they rushed to 62-1. The visitors never recovered Ahmed's short ball straight into the the contest even before the scheduled Keemo Paul, too, was dispatched from the early losses of Kieran Powell hands of square leg as the Windies break. for consecutive boundaries by Shar- (0) and Shai Hope (0) which saw fell to 57 for five. The lone hiccup in the run chase ma, who eventually brought up his them slump to 2-2. Captain Holder tried his best to came in the first over when Shikhar 50 off 52 balls to record his 37th ODI Powell's loose drive off a wide revive his team's innings, but once he Dhawan lost his wicket, his inside half-century. delivery from Bhuvneshwar Kumar fell for the top score of 25, his mis- edge crashing into middle stump off Sharma was on the rampage now ended in the gloves of wicketkeeper timed drive off Ahmed only making it the bowling of Oshane Thomas to and he belted Davendra Bishoo for Mahendra Singh Dhoni, while Hope as far as mid-off, the writing was on leave India six for one. six over long off, before Kohli joined was bowled after he played on at- the wall. Thomas was unlucky not to have in by cutting the leg-spinner behind tempting an expansive cover drive off The wickets of Keemo Paul (5), dismissed Kohli when he was just point for four as the score moved to Jasprit Bumrah. Kemar Roach (5) and Oshane Thom- eight, as Captain Jason Holder put 103 for one. A brief 34-run stand between as for a duck followed soon after, as down a regulation catch at first slip. Sharma then fittingly ended the Rovman Powell and Marlon Sam- the Windies folded meekly. The Indian captain then showed match with a single to long on two uels had looked set to put the Win- Jadeja was the pick of the bowl- his appreciation for the lifeline off the balls later. dies back on track before Samuels ers, ending with 4-34, while there very next ball by thumping Thomas However, the outcome had vir- chipped Jadeja to cover to give Virat were two wickets apiece for Bumrah through cover for four. tually been decided long before then, Kohli the easiest of catches. (2-11) and Ahmed (2-29). Luck wasn't on Thomas' side as thanks mainly to another inept show- the burly fast bowler also had Sharma ing with the bat by the West Indies caught behind off a no-ball. and a four-wicket haul from spinner After that, Sharma adapted a Ravindra Jadeja. no-nonsense mood driving Thomas While only three Windies' bats- back over his head for six and then men managed to score in double fig-

www.thecaribbeancamera.com THE CARIBBEAN CAMERA Thursday, November 8, 2018 21 SPORT Barbadian jockey set for surgery Patrick Husbands after Woodbine spill Barbadian jock- geries, after being Woodbine champion of the most successful ey Patrick Husbands thrown from his was unseated by three- jockeys in the history of has been ruled out mount ahead of the year-old filly Islay Inlet Woodbine, with 3 285 of the remainder fifth race at the To- in the parade ring, suf- victories and nearly of the Woodbine ronto racing oval on fering a broken pelvis CAN$160 million in season and is set to Sunday. during the fall. winnings. undergo two sur- The seven-time Husbands is one Trinidad-Tobago car racing team outrun record in 6.22 seconds Trinidad-To- 2005 Team Tekno bago racing Toys broke the world A team now record of 6.26, with have the world’s a time of 6.22 – a fastest four-cylinder difference of .04 car with an SR 20 seconds. engine. “In racing that Team Tekno (time) is an entire Toys based out of lifetime,” team Orlando,Florida beat member Christian 48 other teams in Ramnarine said. the Radial vs Modi- fied class races at the Trinidad and Tobago racer Hal Tec World Cup Muhammad Ali for Team Tekno Toys Finals, on Sunday, stands with Hal Tec World Cup trophy last Sunday. Ali and Team at the Maryland Tekno Toys took pole position at the International Race- cup in their world record breaking way. The team set 2005 Nissan Sylvia. a track record with Team Tekno Toys. their four-cylinder,

22 THE CARIBBEAN CAMERA Thursday, November 8, 2018 www.thecaribbeancamera.com SPORT International fleet set for Transatlantic Race to Grenada ST GEORGE’S, Gre- by Spain’s Roberto ‘Chuny’ world races, winning the 2014- nada —Boats from many Bermudez de Castro who has 15 Volvo Ocean Race with Abu countries will be competing in raced 500,000 nautical miles, Dhabi Ocean Racing. the 2018 Royal Racing Ocean including seven round the Club's Transatlantic Race, which sets off from Mari- Franco Niggeler’s Swiss na Lanzarote, Arrecife, on Cookson 50 Kuka 3 will include Saturday November 24. a highly experienced offshore The 3,000 nautical mile- race team from Spain and Italy. long race to Grenada is the final challenge in the Club’s 2018 calendar. Franco Niggeler’s Swiss Cookson 50 Kuka 3 is one of the favourites for the overall win decided by yachts racing under the IRC Rating Rule for the Club's Transatlantic Race Trophy. Kuka 3 has a highly ex- perienced crew, including Italian navigator Andrea Caracci (11 Mini-Transats) and Spanish Watch Cap- tain Gonzalo Araujo (Volvo Ocean Race and TP52). Kuka 3 will be skippered

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