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Wednesday March 31, 2021 $1 VAT Inclusive RISKS TO CHILDREN RISING SAYING that the risks to while delivering opening countries. tourism sector, which are all region while the schools re- students brought on by the remarks yesterday evening, “So I was very interested to standing idle, to help children main closed, which are affect- closure of schools due to during a virtual panel discus- see that Barbados took one ap- be bussed to schools in a ing children and adults. He the COVID-19 pandemic is sion entitled ‘Mind the Edu- proach, which is to vaccinate safe way. Whatever it is, we added that absence from school increasing, Chairman of the cation Gap: Schooling in the the teachers; that might be one need to find ways in which we and school closures have had UWI Task Force on COVID- Caribbean During COVID-19’. approach. When I’ve sat in on can safely open schools,” he physical, social and mental im- 19, Professor Clive Landis, Professor Landis said that committees on education in stated. plications. is suggesting there is a there are best practices com- other countries, the issue of Landis pointed out that the “When we balance the risk of need to get students safely ing to the fore in countries transportation comes up, so Task Force is very concerned opening and closing schools, back to the physical class- across the region regarding maybe there needs to be a na- about the gaps which have that particular equation is not room. ways to safely reopen schools, tional effort to mobilise the opened up in the education a static one. He made the comments which can be of benefit to other buses in the hospitality and systems in countries across the RISKS on Page 2 Forde makes the cut – Need for more women in male-dominated fields By Krystal Penny Bowen ther is Gregory Forde and her grandfather, the late Simeon ONE young entrepreneur be- Forde, earned a living from lieves there is a need for more being a butcher as well. But women in male-dominated the young woman admitted fields, especially in her profes- that she entered the hospital- sion. ity and retail industries first Sabrina Forde, a charismatic before becoming a butcher. and vibrant individual, is a However, she stated that third-generation butcher. She the jobs she had were not is one of a handful of women in “for her” and decided to the field in Barbados. go back to what she knew Yesterday, this young busi- best. nesswoman who works in the “I prefer to be my own boss,” meat section of the Cheapside said Forde. Market in Bridgetown spoke to She added that in her pro- The Barbados Advocate fession, it is important not to about the job she loves. be intimidated by anyone and Forde operates the business she re-emphasised the need S.Forde Meats Ltd. on the for more women in every pro- west side of the market. Her fession. products include pork, beef, Earlier, the 32-year-old told lamb, mutton, saltfish and the newspaper she was relo- she also purchases stock like cated to the Cheapside Market pigs, piglets, sheep, cows, and from the Probyn Street Market calves. until the work in Fairchild As to her unique skills, Forde Street is completed. said she is known for good Forde said she works on service and rapport with cus- Tuesdays,Wednesdays, tomers. Thursdays and Saturdays and she also provides delivery Only female butcher in the services. family Interested persons can find She explained that at the mo- this young entrepreneur on ment, she is the only female Instagram at sfordemeatsltd butcher in the family. Her fa- or on WhatsApp at 268-0969.

Young entrepreneur Sabina Forde is a third generation butcher and one of only a handful of female butchers in the field in Barbados. The businesswoman operates S.Forde Meats Ltd from the west side of the Cheapside Market in Bridgetown. 2 • Wednesday March 31, 2021 The Barbados Advocate

Safe reopening of schools a priority RISKS from Page 1 opening and closing for the virus. Referring to based on science, he said “So we know that ab- schools is now shifting all a labour force survey from this has paid off, as when sence from school and the more urgently towards the United Kingdom that compared to North school closures has effects opening schools, because looked at all the profes- America and South which are cumulative on the manifest risk to chil- sions, he noted that teach- America on a per capita the loss of knowledge, loss dren is increasing over ers were not at more risk basis, the proportion of of skills for children, their time”. than the general public to deaths in the Caribbean physical health, their He made the point while catch COVID-19. Rather, has been about one tenth mental health, the risks stating that the focus the professor said, the sur- of what has been seen in that they're exposed to, must be on managing the vey suggested that teach- two continents. and inequalities, and that safe reopening of schools. ers are actually less likely “I think a lot of this is risk increases with time,” Landis indicated that to catch COVID-19. due to the coherence of the he said. schools are not in essence Meanwhile, lauding CARICOM approach,” he Landis added, “And so considered dangerous, CARICOM for making de- stated. that balance between spreading environments cisions regarding the virus (JRT)

Chairman of the UWI Task Force on COVID-19, Professor Clive Landis. Governments told to consider teachers frontline workers TEACHERS need to be pri- ent and future shocks. The oritised in national third is that no screen can COVID-19 vaccine rollout ever replace a teacher,” plans to ensure education UNESCO Director-Gene- can continue safely and ral Audrey Azoulay said. schools remain open. “Safeguarding teachers Only17 out of 149 coun- through mass inoculation tries prioritised teachers in efforts are critical given the first phase of vaccina- their key role in ensuring tion efforts, according to a the right of all children to a survey conducted by UN- quality education.” ESCO and the Inter- Stronger support to pro- national Task Force on tect and train teachers was Teachers for Education highlighted across the ses- 2030.Another 20 countries sions by the Education include teachers as a prior- Ministers. “In the first ity group for the second roundtable on keeping phase of vaccinations. schools open and support- Meanwhile,56 countries do ing teachers,ministers em- not prioritise teachers in phasised the need for national vaccine rollout schools to become more re- plans. silient and flexible. They Governments are there- described measures in fore being urged to consider place for prevention and teachers as frontline work- control, including testing ers during the pandemic. within schools, teacher vac- This was disclosed dur- cination plans, investments ing a UNESCO meeting of in mental health and the Education Ministers on importance of stronger Monday, where they had partnerships with min- the opportunity to high- istries of health”. light measures to keep “In the second round- schools open, address table on mitigating school learning losses and adapt and university dropout and their education systems. learning loss, ministers Close to half the world’s stressed the focus on eq- students are still affected uity, a redoubling of by partial or full school investments in remedial closures. education, strengthening “In the face of a pro- social services, prioritising longed crisis, we must re- the youngest children and double our mobilisation funding formulas to reach and target the right priori- the farthest behind”. ties, those that will allow “In the third roundtable us to truly make education on digital transformation a common good, a funda- and the future of education, mental right. The first of ministers highlighted the our principles is that importance of teacher schools are irreplaceable, training and professional as the pandemic has development; public-pri- shown. The second is that vate partnerships and soci- more than ever we need re- etal engagement to pro- silient and innovative mote 21st century skills school systems to face pres- and youth employability”. The Barbados Advocate Wednesday March 31, 2021 • 3

Water network projects to end suffering in St. Joseph THERE is light at the end of COVID and the importance of the amount of water in the sys- the tunnel for residents of washing and sanitising can’t be tem, it has been nearly impossi- St. Joseph as it relates to overstated,” he said. ble to adequately supply us.” their water woes. With water supply being a Community tanks have be- This from Parliamentary bone of contention in the rural come a way of life for many in Representative for St. Joseph parish for about four years, the parishes such as St. John, St. and Attorney General, Dale AG noted that the numerous Joseph and St. Peter, however, Marshall, as he addressed mem- phases of the project are all at Marshall said it is imperative bers of the media yesterday. advanced stages with over 20 to have the supply system Speaking on the sidelines of a kilometres of new mains laid, up and running as the donation of a 1000-gallon com- and two massive reservoirs community tanks are far from a munity tank by the Rotaract being constructed. perfect fix. Club of Barbados, Marshall said “The Water Authority has “Even with community tanks, that should all continue going been working assiduously on a there is a difficulty with Water well, the use of the outdoor project for the last eight or nine Authority supplying them and tanks would be discontinued in months, which will see an addi- keeping them full of water. And short order. tional two million gallons of therefore, there are some areas “I am told by the Water water per day going into the that have community tanks but Authority that the entire project Golden Ridge reservoir. The from time to time as residents should be completed by the end Golden Ridge Reservoir supplies come, they turn the taps and of May. So my expectation is, all of this side of St. Joseph and there is no water in them either. Parliamentary Representative for St. Joseph and Attorney and I hate to say it, by the end it pumps water to the Castle So really the solution is for us to General Dale Marshall speaking about the projected completion of May, our reliance on commu- Grant reservoir.The challenge is have properly running water in of water network programmes yesterday. nity tanks in much of St. Joseph that the Castle Grant reservoir our mains so as to be able to will be a thing of the past. I is somewhat small and because supply St. Joseph with the water problem and I am satisfied that pay to my constituency is finally think that we all look forward to of the amount of water that is they need. I am really optimistic the kind of effort and attention being paid,” he said. that, especially at a time with drawn from Golden Ridge and that this project will solve that that Water Authority needs to (MP) Help for residents of Surinam THE residents of Surinam, St. Joseph, a district which has been feeling the shortfall of the island’s aged water network for the past four years, have been given a buffer as they continue to await relief.Forced to use a community tank to access water, the rural village was gifted a brand new one by the Rotaract Club of Barbados. During the official presenta- tion yesterday, President Danielle Donawa; Director of International Service Kavita Singh; and Assistant Director of International Service Shakeila Marshall, represented the Club and made the donation to Coordinator for the Community Tank Programme at the Barbados Water Authority, Gregory Thompson, and Parliamentary Representative for the parish and Attorney General, Dale Marshall. Following their theme for the FROM LEFT: Coordinator for the Community Tank Programme at the Barbados Water Authority, Gregory Thompson; Director of Rotaract Year ‘Passion in International Service, Kavita Singh; Assistant Director of International Service, Shakeila Marshall; President Danielle Donawa; and Action’, the Club was able to Parliamentary Representative for the parish and Attorney General, Dale Marshall, at the community tank site in Surinam, St. Joseph. pool the resources of several sponsors – namely Kristyl make the donation a reality. Thompson noted that the sit- uation,” he said. fore want to commend the Beauty, Smart Store Inc., “We are happy to do this uation is a difficult one for the Marshall also extended his Rotaract Club for this very kind SigniaGlobe Financial Group, presentation in March as it is residents and expressed appre- gratitude on behalf of the resi- gesture.Water issues in the con- Movements Plus and Little Bits the Rotary International Water ciation for the donation. dents and said that the presen- stituency of St. Joseph have – to be able to make the pur- and Sanitation Month. Our “We have been having some tation represents a tremendous been especially pressing in the chase. After doing a needs as- International Service Com- challenges in the community as contribution. last four years and community sessment, it was determined mittee has been working on this it relates to the water supply. “Service clubs have always tanks…are not the final solu- that the constituency of St. project since 2020 and while we This, by no means, is the final done a wonderful job of assisting tion, but it does represent an im- Joseph stood to benefit most still have one more phase to go, solution but we thank them for government in meeting the mediate solution which allows from the new tank. we are happy that we were able their initiative in helping us in needs of individuals and that is individuals to at least have some President Donawa said that to do this before the end of this fight against problems that really their true value, espe- access to water,” he added. everything fell into place to March,” she said. we are having in the water sit- cially at times like this. I there- (MP) 4• Wednesday March 31, 2021 The Barbados Advocate NCF has a new chairperson; deputy named THE National Cultural She is a former UK The NCF Board also Caribbean Writers Resi- Foundation (NCF) is Commonwealth Scholar welcomes new member dency, her novella “The pleased to announce and holds a Doctorate in Amanda Haynes. Ups & Downs of Dessa the appointment of Dr. Social Sciences specialis- Haynes is a values- Darling” received a special Jasmine Babb as the ing in Industrial Relations. driven executive and mention at the Frank new Chairperson. Sheldon Along with being a part- creative writer with ex- Collymore Literary Hope has been named time lecturer at the pertise in cultural policy. Endowment in 2017/18. as the Deputy Chair- University of the West She holds a B.A. (First Dr. Babb, Mr. Hope and man. Indies, Cave Hill Campus, Class Honours), Litera- Ms. Haynes will be sup- Dr. Babb is a regional in the Management tures in English, Univer- ported by other Board Human Resources and Studies Department, Dr. sity of the West Indies, members: Mr. Jehu Industrial Relations Babb is also the Deputy Barbados and a Master’s Wiltshire, Permanent Specialist with more than Chair of the International (Distinction) International Secretary, Ms. Nina 20 years’ experience, and Labour Organisation Cultural Policy & Clarke,Ms. Aisha Comis- Sheldon Hope Dr. Jasmine Babb is currently the Director of (ILO) committee, which ad- Management, University siong, Ms. Alissandra Human Resources with vises the Government of of Warwick, UK. Cummins; Mrs. Muriel and Mr. Algernon Year- responsible for the policy Ernst & Young Caribbean Barbados on ILO labour An alum of the 2019 Robertson, Mr. Campbell wood. and general administra- (EY). conventions. Cropper Foundation Rudder,Ms.Varia Williams The Board of the NCF is tion of the Foundation. Animal remains dumped along Fontabelle MOTORISTS travelling remove this type of waste, along Fontabelle and as the SSA and the residents in the area Ministry of Health and had a rude awakening Wellness have been work- yesterday morning as ing over the past couple of they were greeted with weeks to arrest the situa- the smell of rotting tion. flesh. Noting that the same A photo of the animal remains dumped at the junction of Fontabelle and Kensington New Road yesterday. And the Sanitation spot had been used before, Service Authority (SSA) Padmore revealed that can remove a dead animal. incident when he noticed of chicken. As a concerned Adding that he was has launched a formal they have been seeing an There is a small fee that it dogs in the area as early as citizen, I took some photos forced to call in Health investigation into the oc- increase in the offal com- attracts. If you are into 5:45 a.m. Stating that it and just waited till the Inspectors from the Black currence, which saw them ing from fish, sheep and butchering, you should re- was not usual to see dogs closest neighbour to open Rock Polyclinic, Padmore removing a pile of animal other animals. ally get the correct infor- in the area at that time, and brought it to their at- called for an end to the remains that was dumped “We are very concerned mation from the personnel but that they were accus- tention that I am not practice. at the junction of Fonta- about it because it does not at the Ministry of Health. tomed to dragging garbage happy with the sight and “We are concerned about belle and Kensington New reflect a healthy practice, They have all the informa- through the neighbour- the inconvenience that it this! It does not reflect well Road. and it also shows that tion and can tell you if hood, he went to investi- can cause,” he said. on Barbados and we would Public Relations Officer there are clearly farmers your premises are fit for it gate. Padmore revealed that like the practice to stop. of SSA, the Carl Padmore, in the area who are not and they will tell you the “As I went to see what it the SSA had removed an- We are not pointing any was on the scene yester- disposing of the waste in dos and don'ts,” he said. was, I realised there were imal carcass from the fingers at any religious day morning and told the correct manner. One resident, who asked several bags of offal – same spot last Thursday group or ethnic group. We members of the media that “If you have a dead ani- to remain anonymous, told made up mostly of fish and came back to see in- are just saying to stop it,” this was not the first time mal, you can call the SSA. The Barbados Advocate sides and fish heads and creased amounts yester- he said. the agency was called to We have a pet patrol that that he was alerted to the mixed with bits and pieces day morning. (MP)

Another COVID death, eight new cases and 13 recoveries THE number of COVID- four women – recorded on So far, the public health 19 deaths rose by one on Monday, from among the laboratory has conducted Monday, March 29. A 70- 490 tests carried out by the 140,505 tests. year-old St. Lucian woman Best-dos Santos Public Since the official an- with an underlying condi- Health Laboratory. nouncement of the end of tion passed away at the Thirteen people recov- the first phase of the Harrison Point Isolation ered and were discharged National Vaccination Facility after spending 21 from isolation. There are Programme for COVID- days in isolation, 16 of now 152 persons in isola- 19, a small number of vac- them on a ventilator. tion. cinations were adminis- Her death brings to 42 The island has recorded tered to “shut-ins” by a mo- the number of persons 3,642 – 1,751 females and bile team. who have succumbed to 1,891 males – and 3,457 As a result, the total the virus. people have recovered number of vaccinations Additionally, there were since the advent of the first done to date is 63,711 - eight new positive cases of COVID-19 case in March 26,330 men and 37,381 COVID-19 – four men and 2020. women. (BGIS) The Barbados COVID-19 Situation Report for March 29, 2021. The Barbados Advocate Wednesday March 31, 2021 • 5

Citizens deserve better, says DLP president Franklyn: DEMOCRATIC Labour Party Management (Amendment) zens. It is silent as to the cir- on a Sunday”. (DLP) President,Verla De Peiza, Bill, 2020 which gave the Prime cumstances under which your De Peiza said the DLP “re- Tackle is questioning whether govern- Minister of Barbados the power property can be taken from you, mains committed to its mandate ment has not crossed the line to make such directives as or for how long. There is no ap- of empowering our people”, and with some of the measures may be required in the public peal process outlined and no they “shall continue to do so by corruption outlined in the most recent interest, without recourse to provision for compensation. On holding the Government of Directive. Parliament.” the other hand, the penalties Barbados to account when they She raised this in a DLP Highlighting areas of concern are severe, ranging from seek to take away citizens’ sov- at all press statement. in the current Directive, she $50 000 to $500 000. What are ereignty. We shall not let…one In this document, she pointed said, “The Order, 2021, like the the constitutional safeguards?” person [implant] policies on the out that last year, the DLP Order, 2020, gives sweeping In the statement, she also people of Barbados without any levels “raised the alarm when the powers to requisition the land, raised questions about the “ra- explanation. We the citizens of Attorney General inserted a property, transport, supplies, tionale for the continued night- Barbados deserve better!” “WE cannot legislate for clause in the Emergency and fuel owned by private citi- time curfew and full lockdown (MG/PR) others and not for our- selves!” Such was the assertion made by Opposition Senator Caswell Franklyn, as he made his con- Proper standards tribution in the Senate recently on the Anti-Corruption and Anti-Terrorism Agency Bill, needed for 2021 which was later passed. Senator Franklyn suggested that much more must be done to address corruption in importing pesticides Barbados, which takes place at NO pesticide should be imported “Thankfully, I don’t think we varying levels, from the very into this country and have us have had a serious case in bottom to the top. As such, he guessing as to whether it is safe Barbados where a dangerous queried whether the new to use or not. pesticide got away and did agency proposed to tackle cor- Deputy President of the enough damage to harm our ruption will also be investigat- Senate, His Honour Senator population. And in so saying, I ing matters surrounding how Rudolph Greenidge, made this think we should big up an politicians are elected and the assertion as he spoke in the agency such as our BNSI level of expenditure associated Senate recently on the (Barbados National Standards with local elections in some in- Pesticides Control (Amendment) Institute) that has worked over stances, whilst stressing that Bill, 2020. the years to make sure that not corruptions laws cannot only “We shouldn’t guess. We only pesticides, but a lot of the apply to those further down the should always know as much as goods that we import into this ladder. possible about the pesticides country, meet a particular stan- “The rain must fall on the which we use.We do not want a dard.We have to make sure that just and the unjust. So I hope situation where dangerous pes- the products made available to when this legislation gets the ticides, as Senator Franklyn, Barbadians are authentic prod- nod and is proclaimed, that we Senator Nurse and Senator ucts,” the Deputy President as- see an independent director Drakes have said, where pesti- serted. general who asks for no favours cides banned in places like the Senator Greenidge also and gives none, but does his or US, Canada and the United pointed out the need for our leg- her job as the case may be,” Kingdom are allowed into islation to be up to date, given Senator Frankly meanwhile as- Barbados and we continue to use that there may be pesticides and serted. something like this if it is not products which we have been He added, “As I said, I have monitored.We could end up put- using in our nation, but which no difficulty in trying to stamp ting our people at risk,” Senator have proven elsewhere not to be out corruption, because this Greenidge argued. safe. place is getting like Sicily,there “We cannot stress the fact, “This legislation must always is corruption all over the place. therefore, that we must be be up-to-date, because there are “We need to look at the levels guided always by our own rules, things which we formally used Deputy President of the Senate, His Honour Senator Rudolph of corruption in this place, be- our own regulations and our which today are now shown to be Greenidge. cause as far as I can see, this standards where pesticides are dangerous. Those of us you who place is absolutely corrupt. As a concerned. We must remember watch a lot of US television will and such, because you may be main reason for this legislation trade unionist, I go to repre- that what is acceptable in places recall seeing an ad saying if you entitled to financial compensa- is to ensure that as far as possi- sent people and the next thing like India, places like Mexico, have used the product Roundup tion,” he noted. ble, our system here is safe and you hear, I am offered hotel wherever,will not necessarily be and you have been experiencing “We were using it, the same free from abuse,” the Deputy rooms, dinners. I have been of- acceptable in Barbados,” he the following symptoms and so Roundup…So you always have President indicated. fered money to not push the added. on, contact the law offices of such to keep on top of this. But the (RSM) case hard enough.And poor me, I am poor, so people think that that might catch me, but that might catch some other trade St. Joseph outpatient clinic soon ready to reopen unionists, but it will not catch me. But the fact that a fella was RESIDENTS of St. Joseph only This was revealed as gazebo, Marshall stated that had to end up closing this clinic bold enough to offer it to me have a few more weeks to go Parliamentary Representative the refurbishment included an and also the outpatient clinic [says a lot],” Senator Franklyn before they will no longer need for St. Joseph and Attorney area purpose-built to deal with in St. Andrew,” he said. further commented. to leave their parish to receive General Dale Marshall visited suspected and confirmed cases With the project seeing any- He stressed, “If I want lob- medical attention. That is be- the site yesterday. of COVID-19. where from 25 to 40 persons ster, I am going to buy it or do cause the outpatient clinic at Commending Thompson and “There is a special section on-site daily as electrical, without, so you have to be care- Horse Hill, which was closed the contractors for the excel- dedicated to just dealing with plumbing and building work ful. Corruption isn’t only taking down for refurbishment, is ex- lent job being done on the proj- COVID patients and COVID is- continues, Marshall said that big sets of money. pected to be reopened by the ect, Marshall noted that the fin- sues, and that’s important for he is waiting anxiously for its “So I am happy that we are middle of next month. ished product would be 50% us. COVID is still very much completion. trying to take some action, but With the work commencing bigger than the original struc- with us and unfortunately this “I look forward to it being I think you are doing it differ- on the Racquel Thompson de- ture, which had outlived its clinic had to be closed simply completed and I look forward ently than I would. I am not sign by Connoisseur Improve- usefulness. Going on to say that because it was not COVID-us- to it being pressed into service going to say that you are wrong. ment Services on March 1, all is there would be additions such able. It was tiny,the circulation to once more attend to the I would just say that I would do expected to be wrapped up by as extra offices for doctors and spaces were not designed to healthcare needs of the resi- it a different way,” he said of April 19th. a patient-friendly outdoor code, so the Ministry of Health dents of St. Joseph.” (MP) the proposed legislation. 6 • Wednesday March 31, 2021 The Barbados Advocate

Minister Toppin: Barbados is open for business TOPPIN from Back Page work, which currently stands at Barbados is open for business. Barbados and the African opment. I invite you to join us on 40 Double Taxation Agreements “I wish to reiterate my gov- Diaspora; between Barbados a transformative journey to- “I am pleased to report that in force, with several others at ernment’s desire to strengthen and global investors. Barbados wards excellence, growth and the majority of these sectors various stages of negotiation.We the relationship between is open for business and is en prosperity,” he said. generally withstood the shocks also have nine Bilateral Barbados and Africa; between route to a higher level of devel- (MP) from the pandemic and regis- Investment Treaties and five tered increased demand, partic- Tax Information Exchange ularly the insurance, informa- Agreements in force. These tion communication technology treaties have allowed us to ex- Country has action plan on human trafficking and niche manufacturing sec- pand our promotional footprint BARBADOS can now boast of and explained what the plan en- grammes delivered by the tors.” from North America, to Latin having an approved national ac- tailed. “One important element American Bar Association Highlighting amendments America, the UK, China and tion plan on human trafficking of the two-year plan is a study to used trainers with experience which augur well for the revital- more recently to include some that would assist lawmakers determine the nature and ex- in identifying victims of isation of markets and sectors other Asian countries, along and those involved in the fight tent of trafficking in the island. trafficking and prosecuting traf- such as renewable energy, agri- with Africa and the Middle to wrestle this problem to the The study’s recommendations fickers to deliver the course con- culture, medical tourism, global East.” ground. will guide the development of tent. education, and FinTech and Going on to state that it is now The Barbados National targeted interventions aimed at “This is a solid start to ensur- blockchain-based technology, more accessible than ever before Action Plan to Combat Human deterring and addressing in a ing that all agencies involved in Minister Toppin revealed that and easier and more efficient to Trafficking, 2021-2023, was re- systematic way any existing is- the fight against human traf- Barbados remained competitive do business in Barbados since cently approved by the Cabinet. sues related to human traffick- ficking receive the requisite before and during the pandemic. the digitalising of key processes, And, Attorney General Dale ing,” he stated. training,” Marshall said, adding “Why has Barbados been at- Toppin said that business could Marshall expressed delight that Marshall thanked the United that training and capacity tracting an expanding roster of now be conducted in Barbados the island had reached the mile- States Government for its sup- building is a critical component investors and visitors pre-Covid, as seamlessly as could be done stone of having its first action port in funding two successful of the plan. and why has interest remained in many major cities in the plan to tackle this multifaceted training programmes during The Attorney General pointed high even during the pandemic? world.Adding that reputable in- problem that had been a source this month for Immigration out that all Barbadians have a The answer is simple: Barbados ternational banks and account- of concern for policy makers for and Customs Officers, the role to play in the success of the has a strong value proposition; ing also had branches in many years. Judiciary, police prosecutors, plan, which was developed Barbados is a strong brand. Barbados to help prospective He pointed out that a budget and staff of the Director of under the four Ps: Prevention, Central to our value proposition businesses facilitate operations, of $125 000 had been allocated Public Prosecutions. Protection, Prosecution and is our expanding treaty net- Minister Toppin declared that for the upcoming financial year He added that the pro- Partnership.

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Cameron Taxi and Tour Long Gap, Spooners Hill, St. 2021-04-25 Services Inc. Michael

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Mall Internationale, The Travel House Inc. 2021-06-03 Haggatt Hall, St. Michael

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Nations urged to safeguard Int’l fairness CHINA stands ready to work with considers relations with Sri Lanka Burundi and Sri Lanka to support Xi, leaders of Burundi, Sri Lanka discuss greatly important and stands ready to each other on each others’ core work with it to produce good planning for interests, jointly uphold supporting each others’ core interests the strategic direction of the countries’ international fairness and justice relationship. and safeguard the interests of mutual support and assistance in the agriculture, he said. The country is willing to steadily developing countries, President Xi fight against the COVID-19 pandemic Ndayishimiye expressed advance bilateral co-operation on key Jinping said on Monday. have strengthened their friendship. congratulations on the centenary of the projects and promote high-quality Belt Xi made the remark in separate Both countries should strengthen Communist Party of China and highly and Road co-operation so as to provide telephone conversations with Burundian solidarity and co-operation, uphold commended the Party’s achievements in momentum for Sri Lanka’s economic President Evariste Ndayishimiye and Sri independence and self-reliance and fighting poverty and the pandemic. recovery and sustainable development, Lankan President Gotabaya Rajapaksa. oppose external interference, Xi said. Calling Burundi and China good Xi said. While talking with Ndayishimiye, Xi He called on the two countries to friends and brothers, he said his country The Sri Lankan president highly hailed the high-level development of strengthen exchanges in governance firmly supports China’s position on the praised the historic achievements of the bilateral ties and said the two countries experience and the synergy of their Taiwan question and the issues related to CPC and congratulated the Party on the have built solid political trust with development strategies to realise higher- Xinjiang and the South China Sea, and centenary of its founding. fruitful co-operation in various fields and level, mutually beneficial co-operation supports China’s top legislature in He thanked China for its valuable close co-ordination in international and shared development. adopting the decision on improving the support of his country, and he said Sri affairs. China supports Burundi’s socio- electoral system of the Hong Kong Lanka remains committed to The China-Burundi relationship has economic development and remains Special Administrative Region. strengthening co-ordination with China been an example of South-South co- committed to advancing co-operation in During his conversation with his Sri and resolutely supporting each other’s operation, he said, adding that their the fields of infrastructure and Lankan counterpart, Xi said China position on their core interests. Para-athletes prep for powder prizes WU ZHONGWEI, a member of China’s paralympic snowboarding team, said the moment he takes off during a jump and hangs in the air is when he gets the greatest satisfaction from his rides down the mountain. It’s also the moment that makes him completely forget his disability and reminds him that he can even do things that able-bodied people cannot achieve. Along with 20 teammates, the 26-year- old has been working hard preparing for the Beijing 2022 Winter Paralympics in Chongli district, Zhangjiakou, Hebei province, which will co-host the games with the capital. “Snowboarding has given me a purpose in life again and made me feel unstoppable,” said Wu, who uses a prosthesis because his lower left leg was amputated following a car accident in Para-athlete Liu Gengliang trains in Chongli district, Zhangjiakou, Hebei province, on March 20. WEI XIAOHAO/CHINA DAILY 2014. After the accident, Wu said he felt snowboard cross, including five turns and for China’s paralympic skiing squad, said For the team, every training session is hopeless about life and became depressed. eight different jumps with a vertical drop he has witnessed how para-athletes valuable because the skiing season will He locked himself at home for two years, of 200 meters,according to the 43-year-old gradually become more confident and end soon. doing nothing but playing video games all veteran Serbian snowboarder. optimistic through sports. Shan Yilin was born with a deformed day long. Para-snowboarding was the last sport “We have a cross-country skier who had lower right leg, which means she is unable “A friend couldn’t stand seeing me like added to the Winter Paralympic Games in both arms amputated, who didn’t like to to walk properly. that, so he suggested that I join the local 2014. During the rides, Wu can reach 90 communicate with people when he first As a winter biathlete she needs to sit on para-cycling team in Hebei in 2016, even kilometres per hour and can complete the joined the team in 2006. By competing tailor-made skis to complete the cross- though I had never been keen on sports course in about 1 minute 20 seconds. around the world and gaining other country course and tackle the shooting before,” he said. “He is the real ‘terminator’,” said people’s respect, he has opened up and discipline. “That decision changed my life because Stankovic, adding that it is the first time become a different person,” said Zhu, who “I am training on skis developed by a by overcoming the difficulties in sports,I he has coached para-athletes. has been coaching para-athletes since research team at Tsinghua University. regained my confidence.It was not an easy He praised their determination. “Para- 2002. They have recently come over to see if thing to do.” athletes might fall more than able-bodied He added that Beijing’s 2015 winning there is still room for improvement, To find a new challenge, Wu started snowboarders when mastering a bid to host the Games – which will be held especially to make the skis strong enough learning to snowboard in 2018. technique. Also, it takes longer to adjust from March 4 to 13 – next year has created to withstand the pressure if I fall,” Jurica Stankovic, head coach of the the snowboards and bindings so they can great opportunities for para-athletes to said the 20-year-old who took up skiing in snowboarding team, watched Wu reach find the most comfortable positions, as thrive in winter sports as they can receive 2016. the finish line in style during a training their disabilities affect the way they more support than ever before. Shan said her legs often become numb session at Chongli’s Genting Snow Park. control their bodies,” he said. China has only managed to take one when she sits on the skies for too long but “Wu is one of the best snowboard cross “But they are never afraid of pushing gold medal in previous Winter Paralympic that’s trivial compared with the joy she athletes in the team because he’s a humble their limits, so I have to keep making the Games. derives from the sport.“I am often inspired learner and naturally talented. If he course more difficult. More important, In addition to investing to improve by my teammates who have more-severe covered up his metal artificial limb, no they can inspire more people with access to course facilities, China has disabilities than me. What’s more, skiing one would be able to tell that the cool disabilities to learn what they are capable launched several scientific research is fun. I just love the feeling of sliding on snowboarder in front of them has such a of. I believe that’s more important than programs to refine skiing equipment for the snow,” she said. severe disability,” he said. winning gold medals at the Winter para-athletes and help them train better Wu’s limp was only noticeable when he There are around 40 different terrain Paralympics.” and more safely,said Zhu, who is with the took off the snowboard at the end of the features at the park’s training base for Zhu Dewen, leader of the coaching team team in Chongli. training session on March 20. 8 • Wednesday March 31, 2021 The Barbados Advocate ‘For the cause that lacks assistance, ’Gainst the wrongs that need resistance, For the future in the distance, And the good that I can do’ Editorial Where do we go from here? By Dorian Bryan issues related to the The impact on our major foreign Accident and Emergency Tap into your TOMORROW is April 1, exchange earners and the Department (A&E) and 2021. long waits for years. The This represents a full inter-connected domestic economy construction of a new year since this country has been devastating. Tourism has area, which is adjacent, creative spirit entered into serious lock- was announced to be a downs, as COVID-19 flat-lined. International Business is part of the solution, but THE uncertainty surrounding job security in cases first announced in also facing problems, which impact we await this to be com- this economic climate may be the final push that mid-March 2020, started pleted. persons need in order to tap into their creative to climb and this country how we operate as an economy. The University of spirit and pursue the entrepreneurial venture was plunged into a lock- the West Indies is of their dreams. Is an entrepreneur born or down, which included some trips to supermar- the way to protect the another issue. The last can one be taught to function well in this area? the mandated closure of kets for commodities as most vulnerable. Administration was pil- Traditional school of thought suggests that only businesses and the re- they are used up. The virus has had an loried over its decision to a few have the particular “gene” within them. striction of movement of That changed in the impact on the island’s ask students to pay tu- However, in more recent years, the world has Barbadians across the first lockdown, since the economy. ition costs while it paid been seeking to unravel the science behind the island. abrupt nature of it meant The impact on our the economic costs. The art and teach persons, from as young as primary Supermarkets were that families were caught major foreign exchange idea in 2013 was that the school children, how to match their talents and closed as people started off-guard. Before I get earners and the inter- trajectory of spending in- other areas of passion with an unmet need. to question how they angry e-mails about ‘al- connected domestic creases related to paying With increasing technology that has shrunk would be able to function ways being prepared’, I economy has been dev- full costs – tuition and the global economy, bringing it closer within in a society which thrived know that the intent is astating. Tourism has economic costs – would reach, that unmet need does not have to be on free movement, which always to prepare for the flat-lined. International eventually become pro- confined to our own backyard and community, now had to deal with hav- hurricane season and to Business is also facing hibitive to Government. but can be found anywhere in the world. ing to stay at home and to stock up on essentials. problems, which impact Some voters saw other- Some would argue that many persons go find themselves being at That occurs when you how we operate as an wise and voted in a new to work daily, using their entrepreneurial home – 24 hours a day. over time buy canned economy. Government which re- capabilities to the benefit of their bosses. Maybe We adjusted and the items and some essen- Our local sectors have stored full funding but it is about time that some of them stepped out initial lockdown lasted tials to store for the sea- traditionally faced prob- the question remains, to create wealth for themselves. for weeks, until we had son, but in the first few lems over the years in “Can we afford it going Capabilities such as hard work and some relative return to uncertain days, and with terms of reaching the forward?” determination, vision, energy and passion, normalcy on June 15, schools closed and some desired production rates The Estimates identi- creativity and innovation may lie in you, in 2020. non-essential businesses and for years, this has fied the energy sector as greater proportions than you may think. Fast forward to April 1, shuttered temporarily, presented a challenge to one way forward, but will Certainly, the onslaught of this recession and 2021. At this time in people watched supplies economic planners. costs be too prohibitive current pandemic has “forced” persons to become 2020, everything was dwindle and became So the perfect storm for the average man to their own fashion designers and dressmakers, stopped, but this year, scared as they had no of restricted performance buy into? their own chefs and bakers, their own plumbers with more cases in isola- way of refilling them. in our key drivers of Issues related to the and masons, their own hairdressers and make- tion than this time last Then came the sur- economic growth and ability of Government to up artists, their own personal accountant, legal year, we are preparing to name system for super- anaemic performances continue to provide serv- advisor and medical researcher. reopen schools on April markets and banks. That in local sectors has left ices in the manner which In doing so, they were able to save for 19, with the assertion was chaos at the start. the economy in a serious people have become ac- themselves monies which, if they were not under that this country has no For my part, being among hole. customed are now front financial strain, would have gone into the choice but to reopen. ‘A-B’ – it was a night- We are in the midst and centre. Take the pockets of others. What has changed? mare. Supermarket lines of an International Transport Board which The challenge which lies before them – and the Back then, the need to were outrageous as it Monetary Fund (IMF) was constantly attacked potential benefit if they so desire – is in taking protect the public from seemed that thousands of programme, which has by the now Government, those skills, honing them through obtaining the the unseen enemy was people fit those initials. I had implications for our then in Opposition. What necessary qualifications, and linking them with deemed mission critical. lucked out as being part economic priorities and will bus fares look like persons who see the value in those skills and are This country was closed of the essential services,I spending. My simple going forward? willing to pay for them. down and people were had other options, yet question is: “Where do we What about health One of the better things that has emerged from left scrambling and still some were not so lucky go from here?” care? Can Government this pandemic is that it has highlighted the need Government refused to and had to stand in long Government, upon continue to provide it at to change the way we define work. Young persons admit its failings with re- lines in the hot sun and assuming office, sought current levels, especially are encouraged to realise that the effort put into gards to the latest uptick sometimes in rain. to reform its spending with the added burden obtaining a solid education should not lead solely in numbers from January Clearly we have learnt priorities and cut of COVID-19 expenses, to knocking on the door of some employer to beg 2021, only putting the from this exercise. Expenditures. We were namely isolation facili- for a job. Indeed, entrepreneurship was not, until country on ‘pause’ rather Now that we have promised cuts in ties, doctors and nurses, recently, a much talked about goal after the than admit that lax quar- delved into vaccine dis- Supplementary Spending equipment, testing, completion of one’s studies, but rather that you antine rules contributed tribution and as the num- from Parliament or PPEs? These are all studied well so that you could become a doctor, to this problem which ber of fully vaccinated Transfers and Subsidies legitimate questions to a lawyer, a banker or an accountant, in their was avoidable, in terms starts to increase from to various agencies. In be asked. traditional sense. We emphasise “traditional” of the scale of the devel- April with second doses fact, we were told that de- What about water here because there has been a shifting taking oping 2021 outbreak. and more vaccine shots partments must learn to rates and the cost of san- place where such occupations are no longer being I remember the time in arrive, the fear over the live within their means. itation services? Taxation seen as mere providers of social services, but 2020 vividly. Like some virus will become one of The Queen Elizabeth levels, in the midst of a of bedrocks for entrepreneurial activity. The Barbadians, my family real hope as the prospect Hospital (QEH), as the deepening recession, is a widening opportunities can be exemplified in planned month to month. of surviving its deadly primary healthcare loca- part of the conversation the definitions of “the field of medicine” and Shopping is done when grip becomes realistic. We tion, was identified as going forward. “medical tourism”. In fact, the health and monthly salaries are paid will still have variants one which would be effi- I wish this was a tradi- wellness sector is among the top emerging and a combination of and mutations of the cient in its delivery of tional April Fool’s Day industries earmarked to drive significant items are bought to put virus, but with vaccina- services and would be and it could all be a economic growth in the wider CARICOM within the household in good tions, the ability to stave able to live within its dream or a hoax, but this the coming years. standing for the month. off serious illness and Budget. is really serious. So the silver lining may just be there waiting That process restarts deaths will rise. That is The QEH matter has Where do we go from to be uncovered. The half-empty glass may be for in another month, with what we need to achieve, been complicated with here? us, the glass half full of opportunities if we are willing to embrace that the only way for this Telephone: 467-2000 News Fax: 434-1000 News Editor: Dorian Bryan Executive Editor: Allison Downes country to grow is through innovation and E-mail Address: [email protected] Business Editor: Jewel Brathwaite General Manager: Sandra Clarke Assistant Managing Director: Sean Eteen Website: www.barbadosadvocate.com Sports Editor: Corey Greaves creativity – at the household, corporation and Publisher: Sir Anthony Bryan national levels. @The Barbados Advocate @barbadosadvocate The Barbados Advocate Wednesday March 31, 2021 • 9

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR ADVOCATE PUBLISHERS (2000) INC, FONTABELLE • FAX: 434-1000 • E-MAIL: [email protected] Reserve our assets and resources for locals SOMEONE should tell pacity for Barbadians and Barbadians.And I am say- administration should be choices. Either provide in- over our assets and re- the Minister of Energy Barbadians only. And I ing, “Let it be the renew- to facilitate Barbadians in vestment opportunities for sources in the form of su- there is nothing to clap make no apology for what able energy industry.” getting back to work. foreign investors or help permarkets, hotels, plan- hands and shout about in I am saying. Loyal and resilient Surely, renewable en- create a class of local self- tations and most recently, breaking the monopoly This empowerment and Barbadians, who have ergy production is one of help entrepreneurs to be our Cave. of the sole utility power enfranchisement of our answered the call to help the key areas to kick-start involved in renewable en- Beware, expatriates are company. people cannot be achieved lift heavy weight, should our economy – a signifi- ergy production. coming for our Sun,Wind, That monopoly should if Government encourages not be shunted aside with cant self-help way for lo- It is time for Barbadians Biomass and Seawaves. have been dismantled sev- and facilitates an over- preference given to foreign cals, rather than non-na- to take stock, stand up, be What will remain for eral years ago, immedi- abundance of foreign interests in such a critical tionals to be intricately counted and stop them- our children and grand- ately after Barbados be- investors to compete un- and essential sector of our linked to the cycle of eco- selves from being overrun children? came a sovereign, inde- necessarily with local in- economy. nomic activity. by the increasing number pendent and self-govern- vestors in almost every The focus of this current The government has of foreign interests taking MICHAEL RAY ing island state. area of business activity. At this present time, There will hardly be there is no better oppor- another opportunity for tunity for the empower- locals to be at the centre Appreciation – Sir Courtney Blackman ment and enfranchise- of a sustainable industry ment of our working-class, such as renewable energy THE architect of the matters. A truly brilliant needs of the manufactur- God bless his family and by retaining no less than production. Central Bank of Barbados person and no colour or ers. He set up funds for our condolences to them. 70 to 80 per cent of renew- Something must be re- has passed away and left greed could match his them and under the abled Great people are born, not able energy production ca- served for local home-bred his persons who loved him brain. staff, he had it worked made. He has left us, but behind. He was the first A very patient man who well for exports. He had his footprint will always governor and longest- was cool and composed at a foresight and a Crystal be with us. serving governor of all times. Took care of the Ball and he worked with “A good fragrance of Crime or fine? the Central Bank of staff as he was their fa- his heart. fresh air.” Barbados has Barbados. He reorganised ther and he chose his com- Today I would like to been blessed to have such IN this Orwellian age, that that was probable the finances of the coun- mitted members. I had pay my respects to a great great leaders. when right is wrong and grounds for legalisation. try and advised the prime the honour to work with leader and a true friend. I vice versa, the Attorney And in early March, an- ministers of Barbados and him and his Committees will personally miss him; MRS. RAM General, Dale Marshall, other moderator, in refer- the Caribbean in financial and he listened to the he had taught me a lot. MIRCHANDANI BJH fell victim to doublespeak ring to a ‘joint’ sharing as he tried unsuccessfully, incident, rather than ad- to explain the Drug Abuse monish the person not to (Prevention and Control) smoke, calmly suggested God’s help is dependent upon obedience Amendment Bill 2020. how dangerous it was His lame explanation to share a ‘joint’ in this AS we scramble to combat in them is and rested the Sunday” (The Catholic London, Ontario Sept. 1, blew up in smoke as COVID-19 period, because and control the impact of seventh day.” Mirror,official publication 1923). he stated in one breath it could spread the virus COVID-19, we are seeing We must than ask, of James Cardinal If we are to seek that smoking cannabis and make it difficult for the island shut down on “Where did the ‘deception’ Gibbons, Sept. 23, 1893). God’s help in overcoming (pot/marijuana) was a contact tracing. Sundays. Sunday, a day of Sunday being the sev- “Protestants do not COVID-19, we must be in crime, however persons The apparent tacit ap- that is being touted not enth day or Sabbath day realise that by observing obedience to Him and ob- caught in possession of proval from the modera- only here, but around the come from?”The answer is Sunday, they accept the serve all His command- 14 grams or less, will be tors’ comments, and your world as a day of rest, clear. authority of the spokesper- ments. God is specific. “I treated differently by the desire to weaken the cur- the seventh day and the Cardinal Gibbons, in son of the Church, the am the Lord, I change not” police. They would be rent law, vis-à-vis smok- Sabbath, but is it? Faith of Our Fathers, 92nd Pope” (Our Sunday Visitor, (Malachi 3:6). “For verily I fined and not confined. ing cannabis, seem to be Genesis 2:2 makes it ed., p.89, freely admits, February 5, 1950). say unto you, Till heaven The Treasury must be just trial balloons to sen- clear:“God blessed the sev- “You may read the “Of course the Catholic and earth pass, one jot or smiling, but how many 14 sitise the public to accept enth day, and sanctified it Bible from Genesis to Church claims that the one tittle shall in no wise grams or less is one person what’s coming down the because that in it he had Revelation, and you will change [Saturday Sabbath pass from the law,till all be allowed before they will pike/pipe. I only hope that rested from all his work not find a single line au- to Sunday] was her act... fulfilled” (Matthew 5:18). be confined? Mr. Attorney your administration is which He (God) created thorising the sanctifi- And the act is a mark of As God is our authority,we General, is smoking ready and able to address and made.” Furthermore cation of Sunday. The her ecclesiastical author- have no right to change cannabis a crime or can the potential Medical, Exodus 20:8-11 reminds Scriptures enforce the ity in religious things” His statutes. It is only in users sidestep it by pay- Legal, Economic and us the seventh day is the religious observance of (H.F. Thomas, Chancellor obedience that we can call ing a fine? Be specific. Societal costs that this Sabbath – “Remember the Saturday, a day which of Cardinal Gibbons). upon His name and be Mr. Attorney General, venture will have on the Sabbath day to keep it we [the Catholic Church] The Catholic Church saved through this crisis. as recent as mid-March, ‘loyal sons and daughters holy. But the seventh day never sanctify.” claims that “the church is As a nation, let us be led by the moderator on a radio all’. is the Sabbath of the Lord Again, “The Catholic above the Bible, and this God and not the ways of call-in programme stated thy God. For in six days Church, … by virtue of her transference of Sabbath man. that because users there MICHAEL the Lord made heaven and divine mission, changed observance is proof of that are about 33 per cent, HEADLEY earth, the sea and all that the day from Saturday to fact” (Catholic Record of ADRIAN SMALL

LET GOD QUOTES FOR TODAY WORDS OF SPEAK TO US WISDOM Gladys Knight Russell Wilson “And I pray that you, being American singer-songwriter American football rooted and established in love, quarterback HAPPINESS may have power, together with “That's part of your life lesson to all the saints, to grasp how wide be afraid. The bigger question is “I truly believe in positive Happiness is not perfected and long and high and deep is the how you deal with being afraid. synergy, that your positive until it is shared. love of Christ, and to know this Do you have to summon courage mindset gives you a more love that surpasses knowledge – or something else to live with that hopeful outlook, and belief that you may be filled to the fear without letting it take you that you can do something measure of all the fullness of over?” great means you will do God.” something great.” – Ephesians 3, vs 17-19 10 • Wednesday March 31, 2021 The Barbados Advocate

Greater regional connectivity the way forward By Cara L. Jean-Baptiste COVID-19”. throughout our region and be a discussion on digital interventions will be to needed as we see the in- McLeod noted that if we are talking about money to be used through- look at training and the creased need for health GREATER regional the region was very frag- sustainability, there is no out the region. CTO will be developing its and safety protocols and connectivity is needed mented and there was a reason why the young man Amanda Charles, online training platform to being adaptable to change in order to create a sus- need for greater connec- in another island cannot Sustainable Tourism be able to support virtual and to the demands of the tainable tourism sector. tivity in terms of island move and provide the Specialist at the training sessions,” she sector,and to have our em- This is the view of transportation, moving services that are needed,” Caribbean Tourism said. ployees save themselves, Michelle McLeod from persons between islands, she said. Organisation (CTO), high- Charles noted that but also develop and de- The University of the West having greater business “We need to be better lighted that the CTO will they would have hosted liver a safe service,” she Indies, Mona Campus, between islands and being connected and that is be launching an original a number of personal de- said. as she spoke during the able to move money be- going to be the way for- initiative in collaboration velopment training pro- “So a lot of work has virtual launch of the tween islands. ward as we think about with Compete Caribbean grammes to enhance the been ongoing with UNDP’s “Future Tourism: “I think there is a need sustainable tourism.” and the Inter-American capacity of the regional CARPHA and the Rethinking Tourism and to focus on greater inter- Additionally, she noted Development Bank. tourism sector. Caribbean Tourism MSMEs in times of island connectivities that there also needed to “The thrusts of these “And this is strongly Organisation.” US$383 million replenishment for CDB fund to reduce poverty and inequality in the Caribbean THE Caribbean Development Fund (SDF), The SDF represents the With support from CDB tions have been made Development Bank’s the programme devised to principal pool of conces- and other development worse by the COVID-19 (CDB) Board of Directors reduce poverty and in- sional resources available partners, the BMCs have pandemic. The priority recently endorsed a equality and transform to the Bank to assist been making consistent will be a focus on develop- US$383 million pro- the lives of citizens in BMCs in addressing efforts over the past two ing social resilience by gramme for the 10th cycle its Borrowing Member poverty, sustainable de- decades to reduce poverty building the capacity of in- of the Bank’s Special Countries (BMCs). velopment, governance, and inequality. However, dividuals, communities capacity development, pressing development and countries so that they gender inequalities, envi- challenges persist and the are prepared for shocks, ronmental sustainability, ongoing COVID-19 pan- and can cope when they BARBADOS climate change, disaster demic has undermined do occur,” CDB President CDB President, Dr. Wm risk management, and re- some of the socio-economic Dr. Wm Warren Smith Warren Smith. APPLICATION NO: RT2021000047 gional co-operation and in- gains achieved. said. LAND (TITLE DEEDS RESTORATION) ACT CAP 229C tegration. Established in “A key concern for the Member countries have further development (Section 3) 1970, the Fund is a unique Special Development pledged to contribute gains, the overarching partnership among the Fund over this cycle will US$188.2 million to the goal of SDF 10 is to assist RESTORATION OF TITLE DEEDS DESTROYED Bank’s stakeholders with be the need to respond SDF for the period 2020- BMCs to reduce poverty BY DISASTER OR OTHERWISE, OR LOST OR STOLEN both borrowing and non- meaningfully to the chal- 2024 while the Bank has and inequality, and to borrowing members con- lenges of poor and vulner- allocated US$162.8 mil- transform the lives of TAKE NOTICE that an Application has been made to the tributing to its resources. able groups whose condi- lion from internal re- BMC citizens consistent Registrar of Titles by SOL ANTILLES AND GUIANAS LIMITED sources, such as loan re- with the Sustainable formerly known as SHELL ANTILLES AND GUIANAS LIMITED, payments. The remaining Development Goals. The an external company registered under the Companies Act Cap gap in the programme strategic direction of the 308 of the Laws of Barbados as Company No. 878 whose BANK RATES principal place of business in Barbados is located at 3rd Floor funding of US$32 million Fund is built on three Commercial bank rates to the public at the close of is expected to be provided pillars, namely: International Trading Centre, Warrens in the Parish of St. business yesterday by the Central Bank of Barbados. Michael, Barbados for the Restoration of the Title Deed to a by existing and prospec- • Social resilience and tive contributors. About leaving no-one behind, property located at Appleby in the Parish of St. James, Barbados Valid for March 31, 2021 containing by admeasurement one rood or thereabouts (more two-thirds of the Fund will which includes social in- particularly described in the Schedule hereto) on the grounds Notes: be used for concessional frastructure, education that the Original Title Deed to the property has been lost. Currency Buying Selling loans to BMCs with the and training, initiatives Belizean Dollar 1.00000 1.00000 remainder allocated to geared toward capacity- ALSO TAKE NOTICE that unless notification is received at the Canadian Dollar 1.56207 1.60828 grants. building, youth develop- Land Registry, Warrens Office Complex, Warrens, Saint Michael, East Caribbean $ 0.73704 0.74445 The top five contributors ment, agriculture, rural Barbados by the 28th day of April 2021 that the Title Deed has Euro 2.29508 2.39172 to SDF 10 are: Canada development, water, and not been lost or is being lawfully held by some other person, the Pound Sterling 2.68830 2.80150 (C$81.4 million/US$59.6 sanitation; Registrar of Titles shall immediately proceed to determine the United States Dollar 1.98000 2.02857 said Application according to law. million), United Kingdom • Economic resilience Demand/Sight: (£21 million/US$26.5 mil- for inclusive growth, Currency Buying Selling lion), Germany (12.4 mil- which encourages the Dated this 17th day of March 2021 Belizean Dollar 0.99688 1.00313 Canadian Dollar 1.57097 1.60687 lion euros/US$13.7 mil- expansion of climate- CREIG KINCH East Caribbean Dollar 0.73843 0.74306 lion), Jamaica (US$13 mil- resilient economic infra- ATTORNEY-AT-LAW Euro 2.32875 2.37688 lion) and Trinidad and structure; private sector Guyana Dollar 0.00942 0.00948 Tobago (US$11.3 million). development, including SCHEDULE Pound Sterling 2.72774 2.78411 “The impact of COVID- micro, small and medium- United States Dollar 1.99000 2.02768 19 has put tremendous sized enterprises, and blue 1. ALL THAT parcel of land (formerly part of a larger area of one Telegraphic Transfer stress on social protection economy initiatives, and; rood fourteen perches) situate at Appleby in the parish of Saint Currency Buying Selling systems that were already • Environmental re- James in this Island containing by admeasurement one rood or Belizean Dollar 0.99688 1.00313 thereabouts and Abutting and Bounding on lands now or late of challenged to respond silience, which encom- Canadian Dollar 1.57394 1.60687 to the needs of the poor passes environmental the estate of Elmira Harper, deceased, on lands now or late of East Caribbean Dollar 0.73843 0.74306 J.D. Knight being the remainder of the said larger area of land, Euro 2.33314 2.37688 and vulnerable.The Bank management, climate on a right of way and on a public road or however else the same Guyana Dollar 0.00942 0.00948 welcomes the sustained adaptation and mitiga- may abut and bound together with all and singular the buildings Pound Sterling 2.73288 2.78411 commitment of the tion, disaster risk man- and erections whether freehold or chattel erected and built United States Dollar 1.99375 2.02768 Contributors to the agement and promoting standing and being thereon formerly used as a gasoline service Special Development sustainable energy solu- station and supermarket with the appurtenances thereof. INDICATIVE RATES FOR SOME REGIONAL Fund. Through this solid tions. CURRENCIES AS ADVISED BY THE partnership, CDB can Four cross-cutting 2. The Title Deed to be restored is: RESPECTIVE CENTRAL BANKS. continue to lift people out themes – namely gender N.B. These rates are not meant to be used for trading. of poverty and support equality, good governance, (a) Conveyance dated the 11th day of June 1964 BDS$ countries in the recovery digitalisation, and re- between CARLISLE MCDONALD MORRIS and Guyana Dollar 0.00945 SHELL ANTILLES AND GUIANAS LIMITED recorded Jamaica Dollar 0.01375 phase,” Smith said. gional co-operation and on the 15th day of July 1965 as Deed No. 2383. T&T Dollar 0.29730 To tackle the fall-out of integration – run through the pandemic and make these pillars. The Barbados Advocate Wednesday March 31, 2021 • 11

Trinidadian court rules border Proof of vaccination for travel could be considered closure constitutional and fair discriminatory, says Bartlett KINGSTON, Jamaica – PORT OF SPAIN, Takeisha Clairmont, had regulations, which are be necessary in a demo- Minister of Tourism, Trinidad – The High been stuck in the British made without parliamen- cratic society in the public Edmund Bartlett has cau- Court of Trinidad Virgin Islands after going tary scrutiny, and there interests of national secu- tioned global leaders that has upheld the to visit her brother at the was no power to refuse a rity, public safety and to any requirement for proof Government’s decision end of January 2020. She citizen the right to enter protect the rights of other of vaccination for travel, to close the twin-island was scheduled to return the country. persons,” the judge said, which does not take into republic’s borders in home on March 24, two But Justice Donaldson- noting that this applies to account the unequal ac- its effort to contain the days after Trinidad and Honeywell said the rights such as freedom of cess and distribution of spread of COVID-19. Tobago’s borders were COVID-19 Public Health movement and entry into COVID-19 vaccines glob- In a written ruling closed. Regulations, which allow Trinidad and Tobago. ally, could be considered handed down on Monday, She was eventually for the closure of the bor- Justice Donaldson- discriminatory. in response to a constitu- able to return in ders and the exemption Honeywell found that, Bartlett was speaking tional claim filed by a September 2020. process, were found to even if the Public Health during a virtual meeting Trinidadian woman who Clairmont, through her be in keeping with the Regulations were subject of the Organisation was stranded abroad for lawyers, filed a constitu- Public Health Ordinance to constitutional chal- of American States almost six months, tional claim in November, 1940 which is saved law lenge, the closure of the (OAS), Inter-American Madam Justice Eleanor contending that the gov- and therefore not subject borders and the managed Committee on Tourism Donaldson-Honeywell ernment acted illegally to constitutional chal- re-entry of nationals were (CITUR) Working Group Jamaica’s Minister of said: “The closure of the and breached her consti- lenge. not unconstitutional. 4, where he serves as Tourism, Edmund borders and the managed tutional rights by closing The court went on to She therefore rejected chair. Bartlett. re-entry of nationals are the borders. note that rights under and dismissed The ministry said the not unconstitutional and Her legal team con- the Constitution are not Clairmont’s claim for committee was developed work for the region,” are, in fact, a proportion- tended that the govern- absolute. judicial review and con- to create a recovery action Bartlett said. ate response to the ment was required to “They carry reciprocal stitutional relief, and or- plan for the airline and “There can hardly be a COVID-19 pandemic.” amend the immigration duties and responsibili- dered her to pay 25 per cruise industries. harmonised position for The claimant in laws to effect the change, ties and may be subject to cent of the State’s legal “Effective management digital passports and the case, 41-year-old as opposed to using the such restrictions as may costs. of COVID-19 and recovery other bio-sanitary proto- of the global economy re- cols when some countries quires a concerted and col- and regions lag dramati- laborative effort from all cally behind in their member states. We need health response systems, to move together on this or including the vaccination else we risk a deterior- process. If we remain com- ation of the situation in mitted to leaving no one developing countries, the behind, we are best posi- effects of which will in- tioned to move farther evitably spread to neigh- ahead,” he added. bours in the region and be- Bartlett also called for yond,” the minister said. an immediate review “This is the first step in and approval process to ensuring that inequity in facilitate quicker roll-out the distribution of vac- of safe and effective vac- cines does not hinder the cines. restart of tourism and “There have been re- related services. Any re- ports of vaccines being quirement for proof of vac- administered which have cination for travel which not met with widespread does not take into account acceptance and the World From left: Kurl Ann McEachnie, Cindy Gonzales, and Jabari Miranda. All three reside at a residence in Arima, this reality could very well Health Organisation where the police allegedly found a Bulgarian Makarov .380 pistol fitted with a magazine and three rounds of be considered discrimina- (WHO) has a role to play .380 ammunition and a firearm silencer. (PHOTO: TTPS) tory,” he added. as the global norm and He urged members to standard setting spe- consider all the implica- cialised agency of the UN tions that a vaccine pass- on public health matters,” Policewoman among three charged port could have, primarily he said. on tourism-dependent According to CITUR, countries. the objective of the special in Trinidad with firearm trafficking “Therefore, it is perti- meeting was to provide a nent for the Americas to space for a discussion on PORT OF SPAIN, Court. The discovery was part of an anti-crime ex- be a strong voice in intro- the key parameters nec- Trinidad – A police- She will reappear in made during a search ercise in the Southern ducing the recovery rec- essary for resuming activ- woman is among three court on April 23, along that was conducted as Division last Tuesday. ommendations that will ity in the tourism sector people charged with gun with co-accused Cindy in the region.The intent of trafficking following the Gonzales, who was the meeting was to work discovery of a firearm granted bail in the towards building consen- with ammunition and sum of TT$20,000 with 334 new COVID-19 cases, sus regarding co-ordina- a silencer at a house surety or TT$5,000 cash tion of actions among where the trio resided. bail. countries to engender Kurl Ann McEachnie, The third accused, one additional death confidence on the part of an acting police inspec- Jabari Miranda, was travellers, to ensure that tor attached to the remanded. JAMAICA on Monday 97. were 140 more recoveries, the tourism sector in the Trinidad and Tobago All three reside at a recorded one COVID-19 Meanwhile, there were increasing the total to Americas returns at least Police Service (TTPS) residence in Arima, death, pushing the tally 334 new cases with ages 17,474. to its pre-COVID-19 path. Police Band, was granted where the police to 587. ranging from 22 days to 91 Some 474 persons are in The output of the work- bail in the sum of allegedly found a The deceased is a years, pushing the total to hospital with 68 being ing group will be delivered TT$20,000 with surety Bulgarian Makarov .380 72-year-old man from 38,848 with 20,536 being moderately ill and 39 crit- for the consideration of when she appeared pistol fitted with a mag- Kingston and St. Andrew. active. ically ill. the XXV Inter-American before Magistrate azine and three rounds One more case was Of the new cases, 127 are Ten persons are in Congress of Ministers and Brambhanan Dubay at of .380 ammunition and recorded as a coincidental men and 207 are women. government quarantine, High-Level Authorities of the Arima Magistrates’ a firearm silencer. death, moving the tally to In the meantime, there while 25,449 are at home. Tourism in October 2021. 12 • Wednesday March 31, 2021 The Barbados Advocate

First batch of COVAX vaccine in Guyana – 31,000 Guyanese our efforts to make sure our vaccines are reaching in time already vaccinated and people in need are accessing the vaccines,” he said. THE first batch of Oxford- Meanwhile, European Union AstraZeneca vaccine for (EU) Ambassador to Guyana, COVID-19 through the Fernando Ponz Cantó, assured COVAX facility, comprising that the EU will continue to a quantity of 24,000 doses, make every effort to provide were received on Monday support to countries such as morning, at the Cheddi Guyana. Jagan International Airport “It is not a secret that we are (CJIA). going through a difficult period The COVAX facility is a global within the EU; we have a prob- mechanism that was created to lem with vaccines, and that’s ensure the equitable distribu- why I’m proud to say that so far tion of COVID-19 vaccines. the EU has exported almost as COVAX is made up of the many vaccines as it has used Coalition for Epidemic with its own citizens,” he said Preparedness Innovations United Nations (UN) Resident Co-ordinator in Guyana, Mikiko Tanaka (far left); Dr. Leslie during the ceremony at the (CEPI); Gavi, the Vaccine Ramsammy, advisor to the Ministry of Health (second from left); EU Ambassador to Guyana, CJIA. Alliance Gavi; the United Fernando Ponz Cantó (fourth from left); United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) Representative Also present at the handing Nations Children’s Fund (Ag.), Irfan Akhtar (third from right); PAHO/WHO Country representative, Dr. Luis Codina (second over was United Nations (UN) (UNICEF); the Pan American from right) and Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Health, Malcolm Watkins (far right), at Resident Co-ordinator in Health Organisation (PAHO); the Cheddi Jagan International Airport (CJIA) on Monday with the first batch of vaccines from Guyana, Mikiko Tanaka, who, the World Health Organisation COVAX. (DELANO WILLIAMS PHOTO) on behalf of the UN, expressed (WHO) and other stakeholders. satisfaction that the vaccines During the initial distribution available to the country through be available to those persons “We will spare no effort and were made available to Guyana. phase from COVAX, Guyana is the COVAX facility,it is expected who received their first ‘jab’ we will invest whatever is neces- “COVAX is a global partner- expected to receive a total of to go a long way to continue during the initial stages of vac- sary that every citizen in our ship; this COVID-19 pandemic 100,800 doses of vaccine. Pan the vaccination drive that is cination. country and everyone resident is a global crisis and it needs a American Health Organisation/ currently ongoing. “So, Guyana is on the road, we in our country, including mi- global solution and the UN sys- World Health Organisation Dr.Leslie Ramsammy,advisor are demonstrating that we are grants, are vaccinated against tem has come together last year (PAHO/WHO) Country to the Ministry of Health, who Guyana strong and we are on COVID-19. For us, this is the to respond to this unprecedented Representative to Guyana, Dr. represented the Government of the road to ensuring that all per- most important investment crisis,” she said. Luis Codina, at the handing over Guyana at the handing over of sons resident within our borders we can make at this time,” he Guyana has so far received ceremony held at the CJIA, the vaccines, disclosed that are vaccinated in 2021,” Dr. added. 20,000 doses of the Sinopharm noted that this first delivery will 31,000 individuals residing in Ramsammy said. United Nations Children’s vaccine as a donation from be complemented with the re- Guyana have so far received Dr. Ramsammy commended Fund (UNICEF) Representative China and 80,000 doses of the maining doses expected between their first dose of the COVID-19 the COVAX initiative and ex- in Guyana (Ag.), Irfan Akhtar, Oxford-AstraZeneca, also as a April and May. vaccine. pressed gratitude on behalf of who was present at the handing donation from India. According to allocation figures Dr. Ramsammy, a former the Government of Guyana to over, noted that the arrival of In addition, Barbados ex- on Gavi’s website, 15 Caribbean Health Minister, noted that with the stakeholders of the initiative this first batch of COVAX vac- tended to Guyana 3,000 doses of countries will receive just over the arrival of the first batch of for the timely donation. cines is one step further in en- its Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccines 2.1 million doses of COVAX vac- vaccines through the COVAX fa- “The intent [of COVAX] was suring that no one is left behind which were donated to them by cines by May. Guyana is part of cility and the expected arrival of to ensure that we put a dent in in the vaccination against the Government of India. the smaller grouping of Advance the 200,000 doses of the Russian the inequity for vaccine supply. COVID-19. President Irfaan Ali, on Friday Market Commitment (AMC) Sputnik V vaccine in a matter of We may not have prevented the “There should be equitable last, disclosed that Guyana will countries which will receive days, it is the government’s in- inequity but they are aggressive distribution of vaccines in dif- also receive 200,000 doses of the their first tranche of vaccines for tention to inoculate 10,000 per- steps being made to ensure that ferent regions and especially Russian-made Sputnik vaccine, free. Even though the first batch sons per day,starting this week. no matter which country,we will those regions which are hard to through an arrangement with is a small portion of the overall Further, this week, the second be vaccinated against COVID- reach and supply chain is very the United Arab Emirates supply of vaccines to be made dose of COVID-19 vaccines will 19,” Dr. Ramsammy said. weak, that’s why we need to put (UAE). Holness among two Caribbean leaders invited to US summit on climate WASHINGTON, DC, United Summit on Climate” will un- impacts.” impacts, or are charting inno- transformational technologies States – United States derscore the urgency – and the By the time of the summit, vative pathways to a net-zero that can help reduce emissions President Joe Biden has invited economic benefits – of stronger the White House said the economy,” the White House said. and adapt to climate change, two Caribbean prime ministers climate action. United States will announce It said a few business and while also creating enormous to his “Leaders Summit on “It will be a key milestone on an ambitious 2030 emissions civil society leaders will also new economic opportunities and Climate” to take place virtually the road to the United Nations target as its new “Nationally participate in the summit. building the industries of the at the White House on April 22 Climate Change Conference Determined Contribution” The White House said key future. and 23. (COP26) this November in under the Paris Agreement. themes of the summit will In addition, the White House A White House statement Glasgow [Scotland],” the state- In his invitation, Biden urged include galvanising efforts by said the summit will showcase said Antigua and Barbuda ment said. leaders to use the summit as the world’s major economies sub-national and non-state ac- Prime Minister Gaston Browne In recent years, scientists “an opportunity to outline to reduce emissions during tors that are committed to green and his Jamaican counterpart, have underscored the need to how their countries also will this “critical decade” to keep a recovery and an equitable vi- Andrew Holness, were invited limit planetary warming to 1.5 contribute to stronger climate limit to warming of 1.5 degree sion for limiting warming to 1.5 to the summit among 40 world degrees Celsius in order to stave ambition”. Celsius within reach; and mobil- degree Celsius, and are work- leaders. off the worst impacts of climate The White House said the ising public and private sector ing closely with national gov- The White House said change. summit will reconvene the US- finance to drive the net-zero ernments to advance ambition President Biden “took action” “A key goal of both the led “Major Economies Forum transition and to help vulnera- and resilience; and discuss his first day in office to return ‘Leaders Summit’ and COP26 on Energy and Climate”, which ble countries cope with climate opportunities to strengthen the United States to the Paris will be to catalyse efforts that brings together 17 countries re- impacts. capacity to protect lives and Agreement on Climate Change. keep that 1.5-degree goal within sponsible for about 80 per cent Other key themes will include livelihoods from the impacts of Days later, on January 27, he reach,” the White House said. of global emissions and global the economic benefits of climate climate change, address the announced that he would soon “The summit will also highlight gross domestic product (GDP). action, with a strong emphasis global security challenges posed convene a leaders summit “to examples of how enhanced cli- The US president also invited on job creation, and the impor- by climate change and the im- galvanise efforts by the major mate ambition will create good- the heads of other countries tance of ensuring all communi- pact on readiness, and address economies to tackle the climate paying jobs, advance innovative that are “demonstrating strong ties and workers benefit from the role of nature-based solu- crisis”. technologies, and help vulnera- climate leadership, are espe- the transition to a new clean tions in achieving net zero by It said that the “Leaders ble countries adapt to climate cially vulnerable to climate energy economy; and spurring 2050 goals. The Barbados Advocate Wednesday March 31, 2021 • 13

Germany limits use of AstraZeneca Covid jab for under-60s GERMANY is suspending routine Healthcare products Regulatory Agency use of the Oxford-AstraZeneca stressed that the benefits of the Covid-19 vaccine for people aged AstraZeneca vaccine continued to below 60 because of a risk of rare outweigh the risk of side effects. blood clots. In the UK, a government spokesperson The German medicines regulator said: “The Oxford/AstraZeneca vaccine found 31 cases of a type of rare blood clot is safe, effective and has already saved among the nearly 2.7 million people who thousands of lives in this country.As the had received the vaccine in Germany. UK’s independent regulator has said, Canada earlier suspended use of the when people are called forward, they AstraZeneca jab in people under 55. should get the jab. AstraZeneca said international “Over 30 million people have already regulators had found the benefits of its received their first dose of a vaccine, and jab outweighed risks significantly. we are on track to offer jabs to all over- It said it was continuing to analyse its 50s by 15 April and all adults by the end Germany resumed using AstraZeneca after a suspension this month. database to understand “whether these of July.” very rare cases of blood clots associated AstraZeneca’s product is one of the in a display of confidence in the vaccine. know exactly how many cases you would with thrombocytopenia occur any more most widely used coronavirus vaccines in If you give a vaccine to millions of normally expect to see. We do know it is commonly than would be expected the West, and is meant to be supplied on people you will of course see some cases more common in women and taking the naturally in a population of millions of a not-for-profit basis to the developing of people falling seriously ill or even dying pill increases the risk of it happening. people". world. shortly afterwards. It does not mean the There is no evidence yet to prove the “We will continue to work with German The EU’s rollout of its vaccination vaccine has caused the problem – it could AstraZeneca vaccine increases the authorities to address any questions they programme has been dogged by delays have occurred naturally. What chances of these clots. However,even if it may have,” it added. because of delivery and production authorities have to work out is whether does, the next thing you have to take into The EU and UK medicine regulators problems, and Germany is among several it is cause or coincidence. account is whether Covid presents more both backed the vaccine after previous states now fearing a third wave of They do this by monitoring adverse of a danger. cautionary suspensions in Europe this infections. events after vaccination and see if they Regulators in Europe and the UK are month. Yesterday,Italy’s Prime Minister Mario are above what you would normally clear – given the current evidence – that The European Medicines Agency Draghi and his wife, who are both 73, expect. The type of blood clot that has use of the vaccine should continue in all (EMA) and the UK Medicines & received their first doses of AstraZeneca been seen is very rare and so it is hard to ages. Migrant caravan of hundreds departs in Honduras for United States TEGUCIGALPA – Several hundred Hondurans set off for the Guatemalan border yesterday, seeking to reach the United States to escape the impact of the coronavirus pandemic and natural disasters, according to local media and a Reuters witness. The group of migrants was the second large caravan to set out from Honduras this year, on the heels of catastrophic flooding in November from hurricanes Eta and Iota, which battered an economy that was already seriously struggling. Central Americans have made up the bulk of a sharp increase in migrants trying to reach the United States via Mexico in recent weeks, putting pressure on US President Joe Biden. The crisis includes the arrival of thousands of unaccompanied children who have crossed the US-Mexico border. Hondurans ride in the back of a truck as they take part in a new caravan of migrants set to head to the US, in Choloma, The migrant caravan in Honduras, Honduras on March 30, 2021. mostly young adults with backpacks and women carrying children, began walking the town of Corinto at the Guatemalan life in the United States, in Honduras television station. “Here you can hardly in the early morning from a bus terminal border. we’re never going to do anything,” eat with what you earn, if you can even in the northern city of San Pedro Sula to “You have to take risks to have a better migrant Carlos Flores told a local find work.”

Mix of sunshine and clouds with a few brief scattered light showers.

High: 5:24 a.m. and 6:15 p.m. London Temp: 16 Clear Yesterday: 0.7 mm Boston Temp: 14 fair Low: 11:44 a.m. For the month: 42.1 mm Max: 28.0°C Montreal Temp: 15 fair and 11:47 p.m. For the year: 217.2 mm Min: 23.9°C Toronto Temp: 20 fair New York Temp: 12 Fair Miami Temp: 29 Fair 5:55 a.m. 6:10 p.m. 14 • Wednesday March 31, 2021 The Barbados Advocate

UN inquiry finds French air strike killed Mali civilians A FRENCH air strike killed 19 civilians and three armed men at a wedding in Mali in January, a UN report says. France’s defence ministry disputed the finding, saying the 3 January strike targeted an “armed terrorist group”. France has 5 100 troops across the French forces have been in Mali for almost a decade. Sahel region to fight militants tied to al-Qaeda and the Islamic State group. The investigation found that a be members of a jihadist group reservations about the methodology The UN carried out an investigation wedding had taken place, and there affiliated to al-Qaeda, also attended used” by UN investigators. after locals alleged that a helicopter had been “about 100 civilians at the the celebrations, the report said. It “maintains with consistency and had fired on people attending a site of the strike”, AFP news agency “The group affected by the strike was reaffirms strongly” that the air strike wedding near Bounti village in central quoted the UN report as saying. overwhelmingly composed of civilians targeted an “armed terrorist group”, Mali. About five armed people, thought to who are protected persons under the ministry added. international humanitarian law,” the The UN investigation was carried out UN said. by the human rights division of its “This strike raises serious concerns mission in Mali, Reuters news agency GOVERNMENT NOTICE about respect for the principles of the reports. MINISTRY OF TOURISM & INTERNATIONAL TRANSPORT conduct of hostilities,” it added. Its team analysed satellite images, In a statement, France’s defence visited the area in late January and ministry said it had “numerous interviewed more than 400 people. LIST OF TOUR OPERATORS LAWFULLY CARRYING ON BUSINESS IN BARBADOS AS AT FEBRUARY 28, 2021

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Nikolaj Coster-Waldau played Jaime Lannister in Game of Thrones. Game of Thrones stage show to bring Westeros to the West End, Broadway GAME of Thrones is coming to by the British pair of playwright events, “ought to be spectacular”, the stage, with a theatre Duncan MacMillan and director Martin said. adaptation likely to be a major Dominic Cooke. “The seeds of war are often attraction in the West End and “The production will boast a story planted in times of peace,” he said. on Broadway. centred around love, vengeance, "Few in Westeros knew the The show will open in 2023 and madness and the dangers of dealing carnage to come when highborn and depict a pivotal gathering a decade in prophecy, in the process revealing smallfolk alike gathered at before the events in George RR secrets and lies that have only been Harrenhal to watch the finest Martin’s novels and the hit TV hinted at until now,” a statement knights of the realm compete in a series. said. Game of Thrones won 59 great tourney, during the Year of the Some of the best-known Emmy Awards over its eight TV False Spring. characters from the epic story will series The stage show, set during a “It is a tourney oft referred during be involved. grand jousting tournament that HBO’s Game of Thrones and in my The show will be brought to life helped set in motion the subsequent novels, A Song of Ice and Fire. Bridge 16 • Wednesday March 31, 2021 The Barbados Advocate SPORTSSPORTS Specialist Sports Centre in near future GOVERNMENT has plans to establish South East (Santia Bradshaw) is pushing early age that we spot them – we will put that this Specialist Sports Centre might the country’s first Specialist Sports me daily to ensure that a Specialist them into this institution where they will not be achieved this financial year Centre in the near future. Sports Centre becomes a reality, and develop their sporting discipline. because of the COVID-19 pandemic. This will result in a collaboration indeed the talks are on the table to make “They will go to school and have world “But what we would do is have the between the Ministry of Youth, Sports one of our secondary schools that facility,” class coaches, and not only to focus on framework in this financial year,” he and Community Empowerment and the he revealed. their academics, but their sporting assured, “So that at some point in time Ministry of Education,Technological and It is government’s intention to identify discipline. And that is why the member once we have finished that process, we Vocational Training to make one of the talented athletes from a young age and for St. Michael South East is pushing me will indeed press the button and we will secondary schools dedicated solely to the help them develop into elite athletes. because it is a joint effort between the have a centre of sports in this country for teaching, training, and all-round According to Minister Sutherland, “At Ministry of Sports and the Ministry of young men and women so that they can development of athletes. the end of the day when we have our Education.” develop their niche areas and their “The Hon. Member for St. Michael athletes; the crème de la crème from the However,the Sports Minister admitted various sporting discipline.” WI reach 354 as Brathwaite reaches ninth Test Century

WEST INDIES captain Kraigg doubt about as to where the spike came Brathwaite and Rahkeem Cornwall from off a Cornwall delivery. shared in a 103-run, eighth wicket Jason Holder was heard trying to partnership which took the host motivate the players on a wicket which beyond the 350 run mark on the looks to be batter friendly and could be second day of the second Test match headed for a draw unless something against Sri Lanka. dramatic happens over the next three Playing in Antigua at the Sir Vivian days. (CG) Richard stadium yesterday, Brathwaite who started the day on 99 went on to RIGHT: West Indies captain reached reach his ninth century in Test cricket his ninth Test century and helped the and helped the regional side add a further team to a total of 354 in the first 67 runs to their overnight total of 287/7. innings. Cornwall who started the day on 43 runs was dismissed for 73 runs as the BELOW: Rahkeem Cornwall (left) is West Indies finished on 354 all out when congratulated by Kraigg Brathwaite as Brathwaite was the last man out as he got he celebrated his half century. an inside edge onto his stumps from delivery from Dushmantha Chameera. Brathwaite who was visibly disappointed with himself stood in the middle for 514 minutes and faced 311 balls for his 126 runs which included 13 boundaries. The last West Indies wicket fell just before lunch and came back out to bowl at the visitors for the last two sessions. In reply the visitors ended the second day on 136/3. The breakthrough came early for the host as Alzarri Joseph got the wicket of the Sri Lanka’s captain Dimuth Karunaratne thanks to a brilliant diving catch by Nkrumah Bonner. Kyle Mayers trapped Oshada Fernando lbw for 18 and the review could not save Fernando as the ball was shown to be clipping the top of leg stump. The final wicket on the day went to Kemar Roach who bowled Lahiru Thirmanne for 55 thanks to an inside edge. The last wicket on the day came in the 36th over and West Indies toiled until the 61st and final over of the day when they thought they had picked up a fourth wicket. However, the review which Brathwaite asked for did not go in his favour. Somehow ultra-edge showed a spike but a spilt screen showed that the ball on one side was not close to the bat leaving some The Barbados Advocate Wednesday March 31, 2021 • 17

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Amity Lodge, Ch Ch Silver Sands, ADDRESS: Licorish Village, 3 bedroom plus Christ Church My Lord’s Hill, St. Michael This Application for a Grant 1 bedroom apt 7,129 sq ft $160,000 of a Retail license will be 6,646 sq ft $650,000 considered at a Licensing PREMISES: Wood and wall Bushy Park, St. Philip Court to be held at Magis- Gibbons, Ch Ch 24,000 sq ft $190,000 structure situated in Licorish trates’ Courts Dist. ‘A’ on 3 bedroom plus Village, My Lord’s Hill, St. Mi- REAL ESTATE REAL ESTATE Thursday the 15th day of 2 bedroom apt Apes Hill, St. James chael April, 2021 at 10 o’clock am. 9,835 sq ft 31,000 sq ft upward $675,000 (reduced) Large lots at $15 per sq ft Cane Garden, St Thomas Mason Hill Street The City Dated this 4th day of Decem- J. Gaskin ber 2020 Clerk to Licensing Authority. Breezy Hill, St Philip Mount Wilton, St. Thomas 3.6 acres approved 26,500 sq ft with buildings 3 bedroom, 2 bath 15,500 sq ft and 22,066 sq ft Roadfront $4,000,000 negotiable reduced to $298,000 $300,000 and $220,000 $1,650,000 negotiable Signed C. White LIQUOR LICENCE NOTICE All enquiries to Applicant. (Cap. 182) Black Rock, St Michael Union, St. Philip Fitts Village, St James (246) 253 6319/ 828-4800 or (246) 247 4469 3 bedroom, 1 bath 7560 sq ft Guest House, 4 Suites This Application for a Grant APPLICANT: Wayne 6732 sq ft $360,000 $150,000 6,135 sq ft Walrond $750,000 negotiable NOTICES of a Retail license will be considered at a Licensing Enterprise, Christ Church Thorpes, St. James OCCUPATION: 11,376 sq ft with structure Court to be held at Magis- 3 bedroom, 2 bath NOTICE NO. 5062 sq ft $235,000 trates’ Courts Dist. ‘A’ on $390,000 (reduced) Thursday the 15th day of ADDRESS: Dalkeith, St. Mi- Cottage, St George STAR BROOK BARBADOS April, 2021 at 10 o’clock am. chael The Belle, St George 5000 sq ft Plantation style House $110,000 (negotiable) REALTY IN THE SUPREME COURT J. Gaskin PREMISES: Dalkeith, St. Standing on 4 acres OF JUDICATURE Clerk to Licensing Authority. Michael $1.1M Morningside, St Philip High Court 4567 sq ft $133,000 Civil Jurisdiction NOTICE Dated this 18th day of Janu- Frere Pilgrim, Probate art 2021 Christ Church Jupiter Gardens, St Peter IN THE MATTER OF THE 3 bedroom, 2 baths with 7312 sq ft $133,000 (negotiable) In the Estate of ESTATE OF BRIAN HAROLD Signed W. Walrond two bedroom apartment. MANNING, 4,387 sq ft. $850,000 DECEASED Applicant. Bagatelle, St. Thomas IN THE ESTATE OF MAYSIE Pursuant to the Trustee Act. Hanson Heights, St George 62000 sq ft into 2 lots BOYCE also known as MAISIE This Application for a Grant 8321 sq ft $595,000 $520,000 each, or Cap. 250 of the Laws of BOYCE also known as MAISIE Barbados Notice is given that all of a Members Club license $1M for both will be considered at a Li- Ealing Grove, EDITH BOYCE, also known as creditors and other persons Eagle Hall Main Road censing Court to be held at Christ Church Marley Vale, St Philip MAISIE E. BOYCE, deceased. having any claims or demands 3 bedroom, 2 1/2 baths 21,780 sq ft $275,000 against the Estate of BRIAN Magistrates’ Courts Dist. ‘A’ 9320 sq ft $565,000 Commercial property PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given HAROLD MANNING late of on Thursday the 15th day of Sandford, St Philip that an application is being made “West Trees”, Westmoreland in April, 2021 at 10 o’clock am. LOTS FOR SALE 16,356 sq ft $300,000 prime position, for the following Grant of Probate the parish of Saint James in this Island, who died on the 26th namely:- J. Gaskin Boarded Hall, day of September, 2018 are Clerk to Licensing Authority. Christ Church COMMERCIAL excellent potential hereby required to send such 10,429 sq ft $157,000 PROBATE of the Will dated the particulars in writing of their LIQUOR LICENCE NOTICE Mount Standfast, St James 29th day of December 1983 of claims and demands to the (Cap. 182) Westbury Road, St Michael Two properties on MAYSIE BOYCE also known as undersigned, C/o Messrs. 2,520 sq ft $45,360 22,714 sq ft. Land area MAISIE BOYCE also known as Carrington & Sealy, Belmont APPLICANT: Allister Asking $1,200,000 23,000 sq ft; MAISIE EDITH BOYCE, also House, Belmont Road, St. Straker Goodland Gardens, known as MAISIE E. BOYCE, Michael, not later than May 31st, Christ Church Black Rock, St. Michael OCCUPATION: deceased late of Lot 12 1st Ave., 2021 after which date the 9,605 sq ft $145,000 Warehouse/Storage Executor will distribute the 4000 sf space 23,861 sq ft Floor space Battaleys in the parish of Saint ADDRESS: Worthing $900,000 (reduced) property among the persons Nursery Road, St Philip 8,800 sq ft; Peter in this Island who died at the entitled thereto having regard Square, Worthing, Christ 9,266 sq ft $139,000 Queen Elizabeth Hospital in the Church Foul Bay, St. Philip only to the claims and demands parish of Saint Michael on the 4th of which the Executor shall then Lashley Road, St Philip Approved for condos, day of March, 1998 by MARVA PREMISES: Trailer situated 5,839 sq ft, $150,000 39,242 sq ft $1,600,000. have had notice and the said Now asking DELORES BOYCE the sole Executor will not be liable for the at Worthing Square, Wor- thing, Christ Church Salters, St George Dover, Christ Church $1.1 Mil BDS Executrix named in the will of the property of the said deceased to 2 lots 32,760 sq ft, $230,000 Hotel 18 rooms fully deceased. any person or persons of whose operational $2,950,000 neg claims and demands they shall Dated this 2nd day of March 2021 Cave Hill Drive, St. Lucy under offer An Application shall be submitted to not then have had notice. And 14,876 sq ft. $110,000 Call or Whatsapp the Registrar of the Supreme Court all persons indebted to the said Dalkeith, Christ Church Estate are required to settle Signed A. Straker fourteen (14) days from date of this Bushy Park, St. Philip 17,371 sq ft approved for 232-3304 their indebtedness without Applicant. 17,000 sq ft $170,000 shops and offices 258-7198 Notice in the Official Gazette and delay. $495,000 from the date of the second issue of This Application for a Grant Inchcape, St. Philip this advertisement in the Advocate Dated this 24th day of a Retaillicense will be 4355 sq ft $ 96,000 Roebuck Street, Newspaper. of March, 2021 considered at a Licensing Bridgetown Email Court to be held at Magis- Belle, St. George Shopping Mall/Office space Dated the 30th day of March 2021 GRAHAM HAROLD trates’ Courts Dist. ‘A’ on 4 acres $400,000 $8,100,000 negotiable starbrookrealty BRIAN MANNING Thursday the 15th day of Executor of the Estate of April, 2021 at 9 o’clock am. Haggatt Hall, St. Michael Batts Rock, St Michael @gmail.com Esther Obiora Arthur Attorney-at-Law for the Applicant BRIAN HAROLD MANNING, 6336 sq ft $126,000 Guest House, 12,078 sq ft Deceased J. Gaskin Under Offer $2,850,000 negotiable Clerk to Licensing Authority. 18 • Wednesday March 31, 2021 The Barbados Advocate

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LIQUOR LICENCE NOTICE LIQUOR LICENCE NOTICE LIQUOR LICENCE NOTICE LIQUOR LICENCE NOTICE LIQUOR LICENCE NOTICE LIQUOR LICENCE NOTICE (Cap. 182) (Cap. 182) (Cap. 182) (Cap. 182) (Cap. 182) (Cap. 182) APPLICANT: David May- APPLICANT: Eric Smith APPLICANT: Jeren APPLICANT: Nadira APPLICANT: Rosalind APPLICANT: Tracey ers Clarke Harry Martindale Rowe OCCUPATION: OCCUPATION: Shopkeeper OCCUPATION: OCCUPATION: OCCUPATION: Shop Atten- OCCUPATION: Proprietress ADDRESS: Orange Hill, St. dant ADDRESS: Bibby’s Lane, James ADDRESS: Garrison Savan- ADDRESS: #3 Well Gap, ADDRESS: Bank Hall Cross St. Michael nah, St. Michael Cave Hill, St. Michael ADDRESS: Licorish Village, Road, St. Michael PREMISES: Wall and galva- St. Michael PREMISES: Wood and wall nized roof structure situated PREMISES: Garrison Sa- PREMISES: Wood and wall PREMISES: Nursery Drive, structure located at Bibby’s at #46 Warrens Industrial vannah, St. Michael structure situated at Corner PREMISES: Licorish Vil- River Terminal, St. Michael Lane, St. Michael Park, Warrens, St. Michael Reed Street and Tudor lage, St. Michael Dated this 29th day of Janu- Street, St. Michael Dated this 28th day of De- Dated this 8th day of March Dated this 10th day of ary 2021 Dated this 20th day of Janu- cember 2020 2021 March 2021 Dated this 16th day of ary 2021 Signed J. Clarke March 2021 Signed T. Rowe Signed D. Mayers Signed E. Smith Applicant. Signed R. Martindale Applicant. Applicant. Applicant. Signed N. Harry Applicant. This Application for a Grant Applicant. This Application for a Grant This Application for a Grant This Application for a Grant of a Members Club license This Application for a Grant of a Retail license will be of a Retail license will be of a Wholesale license will will be considered at a Li- This Application for a Grant of a Retail license will be considered at a Licensing considered at a Licensing be considered at a Licensing censing Court to be held at of a Restaurant license will considered at a Licensing Court to be held at Magis- Court to be held at Magis- Court to be held at Magis- Magistrates’ Courts Dist. ‘A’ be considered at a Licensing Court to be held at Magis- trates’ Courts Dist. ‘A’ on trates’ Courts Dist. ‘A’ on trates’ Courts Dist. ‘A’ on on Thursday the 15th day of Court to be held at Magis- trates’ Courts Dist. ‘A’ on Thursday the 15th day of Thursday the 15th day of Thursday the 15th day of April, 2021 at 9 o’clock am. trates’ Courts Dist. ‘A’ on Thursday the 15th day of April, 2021 at 10 o’clock am. April, 2021 at 10 o’clock am. April, 2021 at 9 o’clock am. Thursday the 15th day of April, 2021 at 10 o’clock am. J. Gaskin April, 2021 at 9 o’clock am. J. Gaskin J. Gaskin J. Gaskin Clerk to Licensing Authority. J. Gaskin Clerk to Licensing Authority. Clerk to Licensing Authority. Clerk to Licensing Authority. J. Gaskin Clerk to Licensing Authority. Clerk to Licensing Authority.

LIQUOR LICENCE NOTICE LIQUOR LICENCE NOTICE LIQUOR LICENCE NOTICE LIQUOR LICENCE NOTICE LIQUOR LICENCE NOTICE LIQUOR LICENCE NOTICE (Cap. 182) (Cap. 182) (Cap. 182) (Cap. 182) (Cap. 182) (Cap. 182) APPLICANT: Desta Bap- APPLICANT: Frank Ed- APPLICANT: Kairre-Ann APPLICANT: Randolph APPLICANT: Roslyn APPLICANT: Tracey tiste wards Maycock Victor Wynne Rowe OCCUPATION: OCCUPATION: Shopkeeper OCCUPATION: Managing OCCUPATION: OCCUPATION: OCCUPATION: Proprietress Director ADDRESS: Gemswick, ADDRESS: Clevedale ADDRESS: 18 Wildey Ter- ADDRESS: Odessa ADDRESS: Bank Hall Cross Rock Hall, St. Philip Road, Black Rock, St. Mi- ADDRESS: #44 Providence race. 4th Avenue Wildey, St. McClean Drive, My Lord’s Road, St. Michael chael Terrace, Christ Church Michael Hill, St. Michael PREMISES: Wooden shop PREMISES: Chapel Gap, located in the River Van PREMISES: Clevedale PREMISES: Marhill Street, PREMISES: Unit 1, Accra PREMISES: Board and wall St. Barnabas, Haggatt Hall, Stand, Nursery Drive, St. Mi- Road, Black Rock, St. Mi- Bridgetown, St. Michael Beach Rockley, Christ structure situated at Odessa St. Michael chael chael Church McClean Drive, My Lord’s Dated this 14th day of Janu- Hill, St. Michael Dated this 28th day of De- Dated this 27th day of Janu- Dated this 29th day of Janu- ary 2021 Dated this 29th day of Janu- cember 2020 ary 2021 ary 2021 art 2021 Dated this 9th day of March Signed K. Maycock 2021 Signed T. Rowe Signed D. Baptiste Signed F. Edwards Applicant. Signed R. Victor Applicant. Applicant. Applicant. Applicant. Signed R. Wynne This Application for a Grant Applicant. This Application for a Grant This Application for a Grant This Application for a Grant of a Retail license will be This Application for a Grant of a Retail license will be of a Retail license will be of a Retail license will be considered at a Licensing of a Retail license will be This Application for a Grant considered at a Licensing considered at a Licensing considered at a Licensing Court to be held at Magis- considered at a Licensing of a Retaillicense will be Court to be held at Magis- Court to be held at Magis- Court to be held at Magis- trates’ Courts Dist. ‘A’ on Court to be held at Magis- considered at a Licensing trates’ Courts Dist. ‘A’ on trates’ Courts Dist. ‘A’ on trates’ Courts Dist. ‘A’ on Thursday the 15th day of trates’ Courts Dist. ‘A’ on Court to be held at Magis- Thursday the 15th day of Thursday the 15th day of Thursday the 15th day of April, 2021 at 10 o’clock am. Thursday the 15th day of trates’ Courts Dist. ‘A’ on April, 2021 at 10 o’clock am. April, 2021 at 10 o’clock am. April, 2021 at 10 o’clock am. April, 2021 at 10 o’clock am. Thursday the 15th day of J. Gaskin April, 2021 at 9 o’clock am. J. Gaskin J. Gaskin J. Gaskin Clerk to Licensing Authority. J. Gaskin Clerk to Licensing Authority. Clerk to Licensing Authority. Clerk to Licensing Authority. Clerk to Licensing Authority. J. Gaskin Clerk to Licensing Authority.

LIQUOR LICENCE NOTICE LIQUOR LICENCE NOTICE LIQUOR LICENCE NOTICE LIQUOR LICENCE NOTICE LIQUOR LICENCE NOTICE LIQUOR LICENCE NOTICE (Cap. 182) (Cap. 182) (Cap. 182) (Cap. 182) (Cap. 182) (Cap. 182) APPLICANT: Dorenis APPLICANT: Grace APPLICANT: Kairre-Ann APPLICANT: Rhonda APPLICANT: Shauna APPLICANT: Madiarn Weeks Harewood Maycock Rogers Prentice Hoyte OCCUPATION: OCCUPATION: OCCUPATION: Managing OCCUPATION: OCCUPATION: OCCUPATION: Director ADDRESS: Shelbourne ADDRESS: Fordes Road, ADDRESS: #73 East, 3rd ADDRESS: Hinds Gap, ADDRESS: Melvin Avenue, Road, St. Lawrence, Christ Clapham, St. Michael ADDRESS: #44 Providence Avenue, Husbands Gardens, Halls Road, St. Michael Black Rock, St. Michael Church Terrace, Christ Church St. James PREMISES: Wall structure PREMISES: Wooden struc- PREMISES: Wooden struc- PREMISES: Suzuki Van located at Fordes Road, PREMISES: 50L Collymore PREMISES: Jordan Lane & ture situated at Hinds Gap, ture situated at Melvin Ave- 841, St. Lawrence, Christ Clapham, St. Michael Rock, Upper Collymore Nelson Street, Bridgetown, Halls Road, St. Michael nue, Black Rock, St. Michael Church Rock, St. Michael St. Michael Dated this 1st day of Febru- Dated this 1st day of March Dated this 1st day of March Dated this 25th day of ary 2021 Dated this 14th day of Janu- Dated this 29th day of Janu- 2021 2021 March 2021 ary 2021 ary 2021 Signed E. Murray Signed S. Prentice Signed M. Hoyte Signed D. Weeks for Applicant. Signed K. Maycock Signed R. Rogers Applicant. Applicant. Applicant. Applicant. Applicant. This Application for a Grant This Application for a Grant This Application for a Grant This Application for a Grant of a Retail license will be This Application for a Grant This Application for a Grant of a Retail license will be of a Retail license will be of a Retaillicense will be considered at a Licensing of a Retail license will be of a Retail license will be considered at a Licensing considered at a Licensing considered at a Licensing Court to be held at Magis- considered at a Licensing considered at a Licensing Court to be held at Magis- Court to be held at Magis- Court to be held at Magis- trates’ Courts Dist. ‘A’ on Court to be held at Magis- Court to be held at Magis- trates’ Courts Dist. ‘A’ on trates’ Courts Dist. ‘A’ on trates’ Courts Dist. ‘A’ on Thursday the 15th day of trates’ Courts Dist. ‘A’ on trates’ Courts Dist. ‘A’ on Thursday the 15th day of Thursday the 15th day of Thursday the 15th day of April, 2021 at 10 o’clock am. Thursday the 15th day of Thursday the 15th day of April, 2021 at 10 o’clock am. April, 2021 at 9 o’clock am. April, 2021 at 9 o’clock am. April, 2021 at 10 o’clock am. April, 2021 at 10 o’clock am. J. Gaskin J. Gaskin J. Gaskin J. Gaskin Clerk to Licensing Authority. J. Gaskin J. Gaskin Clerk to Licensing Authority. Clerk to Licensing Authority. Clerk to Licensing Authority. Clerk to Licensing Authority. Clerk to Licensing Authority. The Barbados Advocate Wednesday March 31, 2021 • 19

Russell Westbrook logs historic triple-double RUSSELL WESTBROOK made NBA nine. 18 points off the bench as Miami ended beat Milwaukee for its sixth straight win. history by recording 35 points, a Domantas Sabonis recorded 35 points its longest losing skid since the 2016-17 Luke Kennard scored a season-high 21 season-high 21 assists and 14 and 11 rebounds and Malcolm Brogdon season. points while starting for injured Paul rebounds as the host Washington added 26 points for the Pacers. Julius Randle scored 22 points and was George (foot). He was 8 of 11 from the Wizards earned a 132-124 victory the lone starter in double figures for the field and 5 of 6 from 3-point range, with over the Indiana Pacers on Monday. Miami Heat 98 - New York Knicks 88 Knicks, whose three-game winning four of his treys coming in rapid It was the NBA’s first-ever 35-point, Jimmy Butler scored 15 of his game-high streak ended. Derrick Rose added 16 succession in the final quarter. 20-point triple-double. 27 points during a decisive third quarter points. Milwaukee’s Giannis Antetokounmpo Rui Hachimura had 26 points and as Miami snapped a six-game losing scored 32 points in his return from a one- eight rebounds and Chandler Hutchison streak by beating host New York. Los Angeles Clippers 129 - game absence caused by a knee injury. added 18 points off the bench for the Bam Adebayo had 20 points and 17 Milwaukee Bucks 105 Jrue Holiday recorded 24 points, Wizards, who played without NBA rebounds for the Heat, who won despite Marcus Morris Sr. scored 25 points and seven assists and three steals and leading scorer Bradley Beal (right hip the absence of trade-deadline acquisition Kawhi Leonard added 23 points, nine Khris Middleton added 15 points for the contusion). Washington won its second Victor Oladipo, whose debut was delayed rebounds and eight assists as host Los Bucks, who lost their third straight in a row after losing eight of its previous because of a head cold.Tyler Herro scored Angeles dominated the second half and game.

Yates, Thomas and Porte completed an all-Ineos top three. Ineos dominate as Adam

Washington Wizards guard Russell Westbrook (4) reacts after a three point basket against the Indiana Pacers during the fourth quarter at Capital One Yates wins Volta a Catalunya, Arena in Washington, District of Columbia, USA on March 29, 2021.

NOTICES NOTICES NOTICES Geraint Thomas third LIQUOR LICENCE NOTICE ADAM YATES has won the Volta a first real indicator of British cycling’s LIQUOR LICENCE NOTICE LIQUOR LICENCE NOTICE (Cap. 182) (Cap. 182) (Cap. 182) Catalunya ahead of Geraint Thomas in main prospects for this season. APPLICANT: Mark Est- a race dominated by Ineos Grenadiers. Yates’ victory demonstrates he is the APPLICANT: Sheron APPLICANT: Suresh wick Britain’s Yates, 28, led the race since a strongest rider so far,having come second Millington Monickoraja powerful victory on the summit finish of in February’s UAE Tour. OCCUPATION: Financial stage three on Vallter 2000. And his performances were by far the OCCUPATION: OCCUPATION: General Controller Manager Ineos completed the top three in the most convincing in this race, showing the ADDRESS: Clapham, St. ADDRESS: 403 Westwood general classification, with Australia’s most aggression and ingenuity on the Michael ADDRESS: C/o Accra Drive, Husbands, St. James Richie Porte second, 45 seconds down climbs as the likes of Thomas, 34, and Beach Hotel and Spa, Rock- and Thomas third by a further four Carthy, 26, followed his wheel and never PREMISES: Wooden struc- ley, Christ Church PREMISES: Garrison His- ture located on Worthing torical Area, Hastings, Christ seconds. really showed much in response. Beach, Christ Church PREMISES: Rockley, Christ Church Sunday’s final stage was won by Lotto- Thomas, who won the 2018 Tour de Church Soudal’s Thomas de Gendt of Belgium. France, is still the main choice to try to Dated this 22nd day of Janu- Dated this 16th day of De- The 133km stage, held in glorious win it this year for Ineos, as things stand. cember 2020 ary 2021 Dated this 30th day of De- sunshine around the Catalan capital Yates will be pleased by this form, cember 2020 Signed S. Millington Signed M. Estwick Barcelona, saw the group of rivals for especially after the heavy crash in the Applicant. Signed S. Monickoraja Applicant. the white and green jersey come in one UAE which left him bloodied and Applicant. minute and 46 seconds behind De Gendt. bruised. This Application for a Grant This Application for a Grant The group included Yates and all the He is the least decorated of all the main of a Retail license will be This Application for a Grant of a Hotel license will be considered at a Licensing of a Hotel license will be considered at a Licensing other main British contenders – Thomas, British competitors, in particular by Court to be held at Magis- considered at a Licensing Court to be held at Magis- Hugh Carthy of EF Education-Nippo comparison with his brother,Simon, who trates’ Courts Dist. ‘A’ on Court to be held at Magis- trates’ Courts Dist. ‘A’ on (one minute and 20 seconds down) and has one Vuelta a Espana grand tour win Thursday the 15th day of trates’ Courts Dist. ‘A’ on Thursday the 15th day of Yates’ twin brother Simon for Team and seven grand tour stage victories. April, 2021 at 9 o’clock am. April, 2021 at 10 o’clock am. Thursday the 15th day of BikeExchange, a further 12 seconds Adam has no grand tour stage or race April, 2021 at 9 o’clock am. J. Gaskin J. Gaskin behind Carthy, in ninth overall. victories. But this is his third stage race Clerk to Licensing Authority. J. Gaskin Clerk to Licensing Authority. The week-long stage race around win in as many years after 2019’s CRO Clerk to Licensing Authority. Catalonia – the 100th edition – was the Race and last year’s UAE Tour. 20 • Wednesday March 31, 2021 The Barbados Advocate Regular Market BARBADOS STOCK REPORT Security Volume High Low Market Advance/ Price Decline March 30, 2021 ONE CARIBBEAN MEDIA LIMITED 3300 2.2 2.2 2.2 0 GODDARD ENTERPRISES LIMITED 3055 2.15 2.1 2.11 0.01 One security advanced and one traded firm as 6,355 shares traded on the Regular Market, with a total value of $13,708.25. One Caribbean Media Limited was the volume leader trading 3,300 shares at $2.20. They were followed by Goddard Enterprises Limited which traded 3,055 shares.

Deposit Receipts Security Previous Current Advance/ Close Close Decline BARBADOSBARBADOS STSTOCKOCK EXCHANGEEXCHANGE EMERA DEPOSIT RECEIPT $21.75 $22.04 $0.29 SHARE SUMMARY INFORMATION Tuesday March 30, 2021

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ABV Investments Incorporated 15-Oct-20 - - - $0.05 $0.05 - $0.10 $0.30 1 10,498

BICO Limited 21-Sep-20 - - - $3.10 $3.10 - $3.10 - 70 - INDICES Banks Holdings Limited -+ 09-Dec-19 - - - $4.85 $4.85 - - - - - TODAY'S TRADING LAST TRADING CHANGES March 30, 2021 March 29, 2021 Barbados Dairy Industries Limited -+ 04-Oct-19 - - - $3.00 $3.00 - - - - - Local 2,444.74 2,443.29 (1.45) Barbados Farms Limited 18-Mar-21 - - - $0.68 $0.68 - $0.30 $0.68 7,574 25,341 Cross-list 1,140.86 1,140.86 - Composite 598.83 598.49 (0.34) Cave Shepherd and Company Limited 23-Mar-21 - - - $4.10 $4.10 0 $4.00 $4.10 72 1,081 MARKET CAPITALISATION (in millions) FirstCaribbean International Bank 23-Mar-21 - - - $1.80 $1.80 0 - $1.80 - 13,978 TODAY'S TRADING LAST TRADING CHANGES March 30, 2021 March 29, 2021 Eppley Caribbean Property Fund SCC 18-Mar-21 - - - $0.16 $0.16 - - $0.16 - 5,065 Local 4,914.11 4,911.19 (2.91) - Dev Fund Cross-list 145.67 145.67 - Composite 5,059.78 5,056.87 (2.91) Eppley Caribbean Property Fund SCC 23-Mar-21 - - - $0.57 $0.56 -$0.01 $0.56 $0.57 6,022 859 MUTUAL FUND -Value Fund March 30, 2021 ENDED NAME OF FUND NAV OFFER BID NAV Goddard Enterprises Limited 30-Mar-21 3055 2.15 2.1 $2.10 $2.11 0.01 $2.15 $2.20 1670 3,375 CHANGE 26-Mar-21 REPUBLIC CAPITAL GROWTH FUND w 1.2419 -0.0090 Insurance Corporation of B’dos Limited 18-Mar-21 - - - $2.00 $2.00 - $1.78 $2.00 56,258 19,274 26-Mar-21 REPUBLIC INCOME FUND w 1.2598 -0.0005 26-Mar-21 REPUBLIC PROPERTY FUND w 0.6756 -0.0004 One Caribbean Media Limited 18-Mar-21 3300 2.2 2.2 $2.20 $2.20 0 - $2.50 - 800 26-Mar-21 FORTRESS CARIBBEAN GROWTH FUND w 6.6469 6.6469 6.6469 -0.0853 Sagicor Financial Corporation Pref 6.5% 23-Jun-16 - - - $2.26 $2.26 - - - - - 26-Mar-21 FORTRESS HIGH INTEREST FUND - ACC. w 2.0951 -0.0002 26-Mar-21 FORTRESS HIGH INTEREST FUND - DIST. w 1.0199 -0.0001 Sagicor Financial Corporation Limited -+ 29-Nov-19 - - - $2.80 $2.80 - - - - - 28-Feb-21 ROYAL FIDELITY SELECT BALANCED FUND m 5.6018 5.6018 5.4998 0.0320 28-Feb-21 ROYAL FIDELITY STRATEGIC GROWTH FUNDm 1.0369 1.0369 1.0162 0.0128 West India Biscuit Company Limited 03-Mar-21 - - - $31.25 $31.25 - $31.35 - 100 - 28-Feb-21 ROYAL FIDELITY PREMIUM INCOME FUND m 1.6427 1.6427 1.6098 -0.0002 26-Mar-21 SAGICOR GLOBAL BALANCED FUND w 2.75 -0.02 Emera Deposit Receipt 14-Aug-20 - - - $21.61 $21.79 $0.18 $30.00 - 50 - 26-Mar-21 SAGICOR SELECT GROWTH FUND w 1.68 -0.01 26-Mar-21 SAGICOR PREFERRED INCOME FUND w 0.98 0.00 TOTAL SHARES BOUGHT & SOLD 6355 * Indicates the Fund is currently ex-div NOTES: QUOTATIONS AND NET ASSET VALUE PER SHARE ARE SUPPLIED BY THE FUND MANAGEMENT. THE OFFERING PRICE INCLUDES NET ASSET VALUE PLUS * = Security is Trading X-Div ENTRY COSTS. m = monthly valuation, q = quarterly valuation, w = weekly *+* = Security is Suspended Fixed Income ** = Rights Issued Last Trade Last Current Bid Ask Bid Ask Date Close Close Price Price Size Size GOB Series B 18-Mar-21 $60.00 $60.00 $60.00 $80.00 14,752 34,828 GOB Series D 12-Nov-19 $50.00 $50.00 NOTICES GOB Series F 03-Nov-20 $89.00 $89.00 ANNUAL GENERAL MEETINGS GOB Series I 24-Mar-20 $65.00 $65.00 $70.00 19,617 Emera Incorporated - Directors have fixed March 22nd, 2021 as the record date for the determination of shareholders entitled to receive notice of the Annual General Meeting of the Company which will be held on May 20th, 2021. NEWS BICO Limited – Notice is hereby given that the One Hundred and Thirty-sixth Annual General Meeting of the Shareholders of BICO Limited is scheduled to take place on April 13th, 2021 at the Company’s registered address: Harbor Industrial Park, Goldman Sachs managers Bridgetown, BB11145 at 5:00 p.m. paid for hampers for staff DIVIDEND DECLARATIONS MANAGERS at investment managers.Rival investment West India Biscuit Company Limited – Directors have declared an interim dividend of twenty-five ($0.25) cents per share to be paid on April 30th, 2021 to Shareholders on record at close of business on April 19th, 2021. bank Goldman Sachs have firms have also been paid for sympathy hampers handing out upmarket to be sent to over-worked perks. Jefferies offered 1 124 BSE NOTICES staff. of its lowest-ranking staff Team leaders at the bank free workout equipment COVID-19 PROCEDURAL UPDATE paid out of their own pockets including Peloton bikes Effective March 29th, 2021, the offices of the Barbados Stock Exchange Inc. (BSE) and the Barbados Central Securities for the one-off hampers, full worth nearly £2 000, while Depository Inc. (BCSDI) have reopened. Our office hours are Monday to Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. of fruit and snacks, as first investment bankers at reported by the Guardian. Credit Suisse are getting a Kindly note that mandatory digital temperature checks and hand sanitizing for all persons entering the building will be enforced. The story comes after a one-time $20 000 bonus for These checks will be conducted on both staff and clients alike by trained personnel. While we acknowledge that every person group of 13 US employees dealing with an with fever may not be COVID-19 positive and that some individuals may present without symptoms, please note that any person mocked up a presentation in “unprecedented” workload with a temperature reading of 100? F (37.8? C) or over will be denied entry to conduct business within our offices. which they told of 95-hour during the pandemic. We wish to thank you in advance for your understanding, however, we must emphasize that this is a necessary step for the working weeks and Last week, Goldman chief protection of staff and clients alike. “inhumane” conditions. executive David Solomon Goldman Sachs declined addressed concerns raised by to comment on the story. a leaked presentation by 13 TRADING SUSPENSION However, the BBC aggrieved first-year bankers, The Barbados Stock Exchange Inc. (BSE) wishes to advise that due to non-compliance with Section 4.01.3 and subject to understands that team who claimed that 95-hour Section 3.01.5.(1)(b) of the Rules of the Barbados Stock Exchange Inc. trading in the Common Shares of Banks Holdings leaders at the investment working weeks and abuse Limited were suspended effective December 10th, 2019. bank sent the sympathy from co-workers had created The Barbados Stock Exchange Inc. (BSE) wishes to advise that due to non-compliance with Section 4.01.3 and subject to hampers to all their team “inhumane” working Section 3.01.5.(1)(b) of the Rules of the Barbados Stock Exchange Inc. trading in the Common Shares of Barbados Dairy members. conditions for new staff. Industries Limited were suspended effective December 10th, 2019. The Guardian quoted one In a company-wide unidentified staff member as message sent to staff, Mr The Barbados Stock Exchange Inc. (BSE) wishes to advise that to facilitate the closing of the Scheme of Arrangement effected saying Goldman should be Solomon said he took the by way of Section 99 of the Companies Act 1981 of Bermuda involving the transfer of all the issued and outstanding shares in doing more to recognise the complaints “very seriously” Sagicor Financial Corporation Limited to Alignvest Acquisition II, it has suspended trading in the security Sagicor Financial Corporation Limited. gruelling demands placed on and promised to improve the lowest-ranking staff working conditions at the rather than “a gesture” from firm. The Barbados Advocate Wednesday March 31, 2021 • 21

WTA urges players to get COVID-19 vaccine AFTER players at the Miami Open would be required to quarantine. our medical advisors from the Mayo a personal decision, and one which we expressed a reluctance to get the The WTA has said it will not require Clinic, have been and will continue to ed- respect.” COVID-19 vaccine, the women’s ten- players to get a vaccine, but wanted to ucate our players on the various vaccines The WTA’s position falls in line with nis governing body the WTA said on make the benefits of getting a shot clear along with the benefits of getting vacci- many states and countries that are Tuesday it would educate athletes to everyone. nated. pushing to get people vaccinated as wor- and encourage them to get the shot. “The WTA believes in and will encour- “This being said, the WTA will not be re- ries over variants and a new wave of After fourth round wins on Monday, age everyone to get a vaccine,” said the quiring players to get a vaccine as this is COVID-19 grow. Ukrainian Elina Svitolina and WTA in a statement. Belarusian Aryna Sabalenka had aired “This will assist in protecting the indi- concerns about how quickly the vaccines vidual that has received the vaccine, those had been rolled out and said they would who have not been vaccinated, and allow NFL: League owners approve wait before deciding whether to get one. our world to move back to a place of nor- Svitolina added that getting the vaccine malcy that is desired by all. made no sense since either way players “The WTA, with the full assistance of 17-game regular season THE National Football League (NFL) said quality of the NFL experience for our fans. on Tuesday its owners had approved a “And one of the benefits of each team Caddy or soccer coach? Murray plan to expand the regular season to 17 playing 17 regular-season games is the games from 16, while all its teams will ability for us to continue to grow our game ponders life after tennis play at least one international game over around the world.” an eight-year period. NFL players had agreed to the ex- BRITAIN’S Andy Murray would be in- tour would be exciting – to be up close and Beginning in 2021, the NFL pre-season panded regular season as part of their terested in becoming a caddy on a profes- personal with top golfers and to learn will be reduced to three games from four current CBA, which gave the league an sional golf tour or getting soccer coaching about another sport like that,” Murray before an expanded regular season kicks option to expand the schedule when at qualifications after he retires from tennis, told the Gentleman’s Journal magazine. off on Sept. 9. least one new media deal was reached. the former world number one said. “There’s probably also some crossover The decision, which was approved dur- Two weeks ago, the NFL said it had Murray, a three-time Grand Slam between tennis and golf on the mental ing a virtual league meeting, marks the reached long-term media deals with champion, pulled out of the Miami Open side and helping a golfer with that might first change to the season structure since Amazon.com Inc. and major broadcast last week due to a groin injury. The 33- be interesting.” the 1978 campaign ushered in an era of and cable companies that run through year-old has fallen to 116 in the world The Scot, who turned down an offer to 16 regular-season and four pre-season 2033. rankings after long injury lay-offs be- train with Glasgow soccer club Rangers games. The NFL also said that from 2022 all 32 cause of hip surgeries. at their youth academy when he was a “This is a monumental moment in NFL clubs will play internationally at least The Briton did not mention when he schoolboy, added that he would also be history,” said NFL Commissioner Roger once every eight years and that the sched- would bring the curtain down on his play- keen to try a coaching role in the sport. Goodell.“The CBA (Collective Bargaining uling of up to four games per year outside ing career, but said he was interested in “Getting your coaching badges in foot- Agreement) with the players and the re- the US will focus initially on Canada, exploring other sports after retirement. ball – that’s something that would be fun cently completed media agreements pro- Europe, Mexico, South America and the “I really like golf, being a caddy on a golf to do,” he said. vide the foundation for us to enhance the United Kingdom. 22 • Wednesday March 31, 2021 The Barbados Advocate

WIPA announces ‘Games are sign of light at end of pandemic tunnel’ ATHENS – The summer to attend a ceremony are hopefully meeting The 2020 Olympic launch of Olympic Games in Tokyo for the unveiling of towards the end of the Games were postponed show that there is light new lighting at the pandemic,” Bach told last year due to the mentorship initiative at the end of the tunnel Panathenaic Stadium, Greek Prime Minister pandemic. They are of the coronavirus pan- the marble stadium that Kyriakos Mitsotakis. scheduled to be held KINGSTON, Jamaica - mer players have already demic, International hosted the first modern “We see, or start to see, from July 23 to Aug. 8, The West Indies agreed to partner with Olympic Committee Games in 1896. the light at the end of although the organisers Players’ Association us as mentors, among President Thomas Bach “We met last time at the tunnel, in particular have banned interna- (WIPA) is pleased to them are Clive Lloyd, Ian said on Tuesday. the very beginning of the with the Games in tional spectators from announce the launch Bishop, James ‘Jimmy’ Bach was in Athens pandemic, and now we Tokyo,” he said. attending. of WIPA’s mentorship Adams, and Merissa initiative. Aguilleira. WIPA strongly believes Jimmy Adams in con- that the rich knowledge veying his support stated, USOPC sets rules for protests at US Olympic Trials and wealth of experience “WIPA’s mentorship ini- that endures in West tiative is a timely effort ATHLETES competing in to Team USA athletes, (IOC) has its own guide- medal presentations at Indies cricket is crucial to that I fully endorse. Any the US Olympic trials can USOPC CEO Sarah lines with Rule 50 pro- the 2019 Pan Am Games the development of our process that will enable protest, the United States Hirshland said the organ- hibiting protests and in Lima. present and future crick- a transfer of knowledge Olympic & Paralympic isation “values the voices demonstrations. Fencer Race Imboden eters.The mentorship ini- in an encouraging and Committee (USOPC) said of athletes and believes The USOPC said guid- knelt during the national tiative will connect former supportive environment on Tuesday, including that their right to advo- ance for the Tokyo Games anthem while hammer West Indies cricketers can only be a positive one kneeling or raising a cate for racial and social will be published sep- thrower Gwen Berry with current West Indies which will benefit our clenched fist on the justice as a positive force arately in the coming raised her fist, the cricketers, with the aim young players and which I podium or at the start for change aligns with the months once the IOC is- USOPC later placing to assist in empowering am happy to support.” line during the national fundamental values of sues its updated policies. both athletes on 12- players to unlock their full WIPA President and anthem. equality that define Team Current IOC rules say: month probations. potential on and off the CEO, Wavell Hinds ex- In a detailed document, USA and the Olympic “No kind of demonstra- Under new guidelines field, a process that will pressed, “I am excited the USOPC outlined a and Paralympic move- tion or political, religious these demonstrations be open to all West Indies about the opportunities wide range of ways ath- ments”. or racial propaganda is will be acceptable. players. that this initiative brings. letes can advocate for The USOPC made it permitted in any Olympic Athletes will also be WIPA will play an ac- I would like to thank all racial and social justice clear that the guidelines sites, venues or other allowed to wear a hat or tive role in co-ordinating the former players who but drew the line at what are only meant for the areas.” mask with messages such the exchanges between have agreed to partner will be unacceptable, US Olympic trials and The relaxing of rules as “Black Lives Matter” former and current play- with us and I encourage including wearing a hat not the Tokyo Olympics, is an about face for the or “equality” or “justice” ers, being mindful of the our present players to or face mask with a hate which are scheduled to USOPC who sanctioned and use their voices out- unique experiences and make the most of the symbol or hate speech on open on July 23. two athletes for protest- side trials venues in other skillsets of mentors. An access being made avail- it. The International ing police brutality and forums such as social impressive cadre of for- able to them.” In an open letter sent Olympic Committee racial injustice during media and the press. The Barbados Advocate Wednesday March 31, 2021 •23

P R O HOROSCOPES S A ARIES (March 21-April 19). Workmates and N others you are working with in a team effort are D gossipy and easy-going. This friendly atmosphere could actually be what is preventing you from get- C ting on as you would wish. There may come a O time when you will have to take yourself to the N background to complete a difficult task. S TAURUS (April 20-May 20). You know you can achieve whatever you set out to do. It may take longer than planned because you are up against some challenges you hadn't anticipated. Still, you won't give up. Life may be challenging but you are enjoying putting your skills to good use. GEMINI (May 21-June 21). Devote some time Z to duties you can't get out of but make some time I later in the day to call your own. You should con- sider the consequences before setting your sights T on a new target. Only put plans in action once you S have given them careful thought. CANCER (June 22-July 22). Try to relax more. Spend some time doing something that makes you happy. With such a restrictive atmosphere around you, delay making new starts. If you do go ahead, you will only come up against one hurdle after an- other. It's hard not to feel anxious but try to curb your worries. R LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). You could learn some- E thing interesting through observing what is going X on around you. It's difficult to concentrate when there are so many thoughts going round in your M mind. For that reason stick to the background of O events and activities. Are you single? You could R find romance in a quiet environment. Peaceful G background music calms you. A VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). Leave it to someone N else to attend to matters you aren't in the mood for. Even if you were to try, it's unlikely you will get a lot accomplished. With there being so many dis- tractions and disturbances around you, it will seem impossible to get down to any serious business. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). Your reaction to a friend or partner's suggestion will be an honest P one. It will take them by pleasant surprise. There H will be obstacles to overcome if a joint project is A to be successful. You weren't expecting anything N different and a determined effort will get results. T SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). Be patient with a O partner who seems to always take the opposite view to you. A close relationship has been up and M down of late. You have both been through a lot and you have had many difficulties to overcome. Once life gets back onto an even keel, you will see an im- provement in this relationship. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). Jobs you are working on with a practical partner will go well. You will be glad for their assistance. Someone M will ask you to keep a secret. This will give you A something exciting to anticipate and celebrate. R You might want to wait a short while longer before Y letting this out in the open. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). A sudden op- W portunity will need a quick response. It won't be a O good idea to wait around to see what others have R to say about it. Hesitate and you could lose this T chance forever. If you haven't been active of late, H a little light exercise should help lift your energy level. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). Your best mo- ments will be when you share time and interests with like-minded friends. You feel inspired to turn M thought into reality. Exciting ideas won't just be O discussed. You will want to act on some of these T H immediately. There will be something fulfilling E in watching ideas develop. R PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). You may have to put some plans on hold until a new colleague is fa- G miliar with routine matters. It may take them longer O than expected to become accustomed to jobs you O can do with your eyes closed. You recognise the S need to postpone some plans until they have E learned the ropes. Specialist Sports Centre in near future PAGE 16

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AS the island seeks to be- Noting that in Barbados an come a green energy nation individual is never more than by 2030, there is significant five kilometres from a public opportunity for growth charging port, she shared a vi- within the electric mobility sion for the island where one in industry. every ten parking spaces is This viewpoint was shared accessible to EV charging, by Managing Director of adding, “I think that then MegaPower, Joanna Edghill, would make a big difference who outlined that currently and we are not there yet but we there are 550 electric vehicles can be.” on Barbados’ roads. She told the workshop, which Speaking during a virtual was hosted by Invest Barbados, session to explore investment that MegaPower is aiming to opportunities within the coun- ensure individuals are trained try’s renewable energy sector in working within the growing yesterday, she encouraged industry that is being backed possible investors to consider on all fronts. getting involved in the indus- “With the growth of the elec- try. tric mobility sector and the ex- “Barbados does not have any pansion of these vehicles onto car sharing applications. There the driving landscape, training are very few rental companies has become an important com- that will rent electric vehicles ponent of what we do where we and these are just a couple il- work with the international lustrations where persons can manufacturers, but also with invest. There is so much oppor- local organisations including tunity for electric mobility with the Samuel Jackman Prescod the supportive environment of Institute. our government, the electric “It’s also working with gov- utility, organisations like the ernment, and in Barbados we Barbados Renewable Energy are very uniquely placed in Association as well as other that we have a very clear projects and programmes strategy, including the clean where you can access financ- energy policy from the Energy ing in Barbados,” she outlined. Ministry, but also have the sup- Edghill pointed out that port of the electric utility and there is also room for creating multilateral agencies like the the infrastructure for such Inter-American Development Managing Director of MegaPower, Joanna Edghill, says there is significant room for growth in the vehicles. Bank,” she explained. electric mobility sector. Toppin addresses African Diaspora Network webinar BARBADOS continues to lever- is aimed at business and eco- similarly keen to engage and es- join us – we like to keep good faced its own challenges with age its ability to punch well nomic development globally, tablish investment, and other company. Let me also confirm the COVID-19 pandemic and its above its weight and did so most Minister Toppin noted that connections, that redound to that Barbados offers a welcom- fallout, Toppin said that the is- recently when Minister of Barbados is ready and willing mutually productive outcomes,” ing investment climate. land was forced to reset and International Business and to engage the network in mutu- he said. Barbados welcomes foreign di- found itself well-positioned to Industry, Ronald Toppin, deliv- ally beneficial partnerships. Listing several of the island’s rect investment to our produc- pivot and manage its interna- ered an address during a webi- “Certainly,Barbados is happy strong points as a sound desti- tive sectors, and particularly in- tional business sector. nar which was jointly hosted by to collaborate with your organi- nation to conduct business in vestment that is sustainable “We have been promoting our the African Diaspora Network sation, as we seek to strengthen and from, Minister Toppin and serves to enhance our eco- productive sectors globally, and Invest Barbados. our relationships with countries stoutly defended his position nomic and social development. while continuing to diversify Minister Toppin highlighted on the African continent, as well that Barbados is indeed at the To do so successfully, we proac- Barbados’ range of investment several of the island’s selling as with investors across the top of the pack. tively seek to land investment opportunities, which currently points as a market which is wide globe. I cannot stress enough the “If you are seeking to expand that is feasible and ecologically spans areas such as insurance, open for business. importance of widening our your global footprint from a safe sound, investment that will cre- wealth management, financial Taking the time out to com- collective global networks, and thriving domicile, consider ate quality jobs, bring transfer- services, information and mend the African Diaspora while creating and sustaining Barbados. Our vision is for able skills and new technolo- communication technology, Network for work done and the linkages with counterparts Barbados to become a top choice gies.” renewable energy and niche progressive initiatives for build- who have shared interests and, for investors and, as such, my Admitting that like anywhere manufacturing, to name a few. ing out their framework, which as in our case, those who are personal invitation is for you to else in the world, Barbados has TOPPIN on Page 6

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