www.TheCaribbeanCamera.com August 15, 2019 ISSUE NO: 30/12 TEL: 416.412.2905 FAX: 416.412.3605 JCA Now Independent

From left: Denham Jolly and past presidents of the JCA: Miah Bailey, Roy Williams (first president of JCA ), Herman Stewart, and current president Adaoma Patterson proudly display the famous cheque. See story on Page 3

www.thecaribbeancamera.com THE CARIBBEAN CAMERA Thursday, August 15, 2019 1 NEWS Great Festival, but what about that Parade anyway? By Stephen Weir brought in to save the festival. Shortly there- hree months ago, after, the number two plans for the 2019 man, Trinidad’s Gerard TToronto Caribbe- Weekes suddenly left an Carnival (Caribana the organization and for all us old timers) had the country (but he did all the makings of a plan come back to Toronto in for a funeral parade. time to be a spectator at The festival had lost some of the events). Peeks, its name-spon- Then there were the sor, and behind the organizational problems scene sources said that of Pan and Calypso. The the Smart Phone App Louis Saldenah Calypso Monarch con- had not ponied up the test was cancelled, and piggy bank the FMC total monies promised Pan Alive was facing was broke. The owners for 2018 – meaning the financial and location of the festival were also Festival was already in issues. The parade hit by staffing issues the hole before the first itself had to deal with early in 2019. The new Mas camp opened its creating a new parade CEO, Richard DeLima, doors. route and deciding if only 6-months into the With no new major non-competing bands job, was dismissed even sponsors infusing big could take part in the though he had been dollars into their empty Big Show for the first time in its history. Well, as Mark Twain said, “Rumours of my death have been greatly exaggerated.” With one nota- ble exception – the running of the parade - 2019 was a banner year. Yes, something for the record books. The Costume launches organized by the nine Mas Bands were wildly successful. An estimat- ed 10,000 people paid come surprise) the FMC (Scarbarough) this year to attend at least one of get better in years to were aware that there for the junior revelers. the late night launches. come. would be thousands All of the events – from The Mas bands This year the Gala more people in costume the kick-off press con- were able to generate was stripped down from and on the road come ference to the parade big money selling cos- being a formal sit-down August 3rd. were huge successes. tumes in advance of the meal to a costume filled That City Hall Compared to the 2018 big parade. Long before Carnival buffet. It was a launch was also well Peeks junior King and - the Festival held its night of laughs and sur attended with all levels Queen competition, prises – who knew there well-attended City Hall of government promis- which was a major flop, was a Mas Robot who launch (another wel- ing money, assistance this year’s event was a could take your picture and well wishes. It community winner. and sing you Machel’s was announced that The Kiddies Parade, music? non-competing bands blessed with sunny, Except for a Chil- were being let in (for windless skies and good dren’s Monarch contest a fee) generating new pre-event promotion, there was no formal monies for the FMC and was spectacular. Three competition for Cana- bringing a new genera- thousand kids and dian Calypso perform- tion of people into the 10,000 watchers have ers. There were several fold! now made Malvern the well-attended Calypso There were four epicenter for junior concerts in Scarbor- events held in Malvern jumping up. It will only Turn to PAGE 13

2 THE CARIBBEAN CAMERA Thursday, August 15, 2019 www.thecaribbeancamera.com NEWS Denham Jolly’s $312,000 gift leaves JCA mortgage free Denham Jolly ing, for this reason and guests. Entertainment came from the Prime expanding membership, was provided by the Ar- Ministers of Canada; we moved here to Arrow senals, Toronto’s number the Jamaica the High Rd”, Jolly recalled. one Ska band. Messages Turn to PAGE 15 Kashane Denton, Director of Communica- ast Saturday the tions of the JCA, told the Jamaican Canadian Caribbean Camera that LAssociation (JCA) in late 2018 the organi- held its annual gala to zation decided to start a th celebrate Jamaica’s 57 drive towards paying off year of Independence. their existing mortgage. Unbeknownst to the From Left: Ivan Dawns and Herman Stewart Adaoma Patterson said attendees, the JCA was that after speaking to about to receive possibly member of the JCA, and victories of former several individuals with- the largest gift since the spoke of the association’s enslaved Africans against in the community, she association came into trying beginnings at its enormous odds – racism, spoke to Denham Jolly being. first location on Dawes discrimination, sabo- who, after putting her Jamaican-Canadian Road, off the Danforth. tage – Jolly praised the through a thorough grill- businessman Denham He recalled JCA’s move strength of character of ing, decided that to pay Jolly wrapped up his into its new home coin- all those who laid the off the mortgage. “We 25-minute keynote cided with the emergence groundwork for success- were so surprised and speech with the an- of the Western Guard, es like the acquisition of appreciative we could not nouncement that he will a “Canadian Version of the Jamaican Canadian believe that he would be pay off the balance of the the KKK”. So when the Association’s building on that generous; we always mortgage the JCA owes uninsured building was Arrow Road. knew that he was gen- on its building on Arrow burned to the ground, “Out of defiance and erous but this was more Road. He then present- it was generally felt that great work from people than we expected and we edhem with a cheque for it was the work of the like Roy Williams, we thank him for that,” said $312,000.00; the JCA Western Guard. acquired a building on Patterson. now owns a building that In a speech that Dupont St. West near the The gala, which was is estimated to be worth traced the long his- Junction. This building held at the 995 Arrow Rd over four million dollars. tory of the struggles had very little or no park- building, sat over 400 Jolly, a lifelong

www.thecaribbeancamera.com THE CARIBBEAN CAMERA Thursday, August 15, 2019 3 NEWS Black Coalition of Quebec suing Montreal police for racial profiling class-action suit In a 14-page ruling based on racial profiling damages should be. seeking compen- made Aug. 7, Judge that violated Charter While the principal Asation from the André Provost provided rights, whether those petitioners for the class city of Montreal for inci- a list of questions that incidents cause damages action are the Black dents of racial profiling would need to be ad- to members of a particu- Coalition of Quebec and by its police department dressed by the proceed- lar group, whether police Alexandre Lamontagne, has been given leave to ing, including whether should be held liable for who contends he was a Gabriel Bazin, Black Coalition of Quebec V.P., and proceed by a Superior police engaged in those damages and what victim of racial profiling lawyer Jacky-Eric Salvant Court justice. discriminatory conduct the amount of those Turn to PAGE 14 UNI-TNT Picnic- fundraiser for Trinidad’s sick children UNI-TNT contin- are focused on giving back, and to help.” This duck competition, where ues its fundraising for back to those in need, year, the proceeds of the chef of the most charitable causes in mainly in the Caribbean, the annual picnic will tasty curry duck will win the Caribbean with its especially in times of be donated to the sick a $500 prize. annual picnic on Satur- disaster,” Maharaj says. children’s ward at the “We will also be day, August 24th at the “For example when San Fernando hospital holding a major raffle Markham Fairgrounds. Dominica was hit by in Trinidad. where the first prize is President of UNI- Hurricane Maria, we do- Maharaj says the a ticket from Caribbean TNT, Carlos Maharaj, nated about $10,000.00 UNI-TNT annual picnic Airlines with a set of lug- says the group is only 3 worth of relief supplies has been growing in gage; 2nd prize will also years old but has already to the Dominica relief popularity and will be a ticket from Carib- attracted thousands effort. Most recently, we feature vendors, live bean Airlines, “Maharaj crowd of 5000 people, The UNI-TNT of members from the shipped wheelchairs to entertainment including reveals. all looking to re-connect Picnic will be held at the Caribbean diaspora, “We a hospital in Trinidad, the “Exodus” band, kids He says that at the with family and friends Markham Fairgrounds, are young but powerful. and we continue to look zone and the very popu- low $15 entry fee, the and enjoy the diverse 10801 McCowen Road. As a charity group, we for opportunities to give lar, international curry group anticipates a entertainment and food.

4 THE CARIBBEAN CAMERA Thursday, August 15, 2019 www.thecaribbeancamera.com NEWS Showcase to celebrate Team Canada heading to CARIFESTA XIV TORONTO - A way of thanking our contingent of nearly 50 sponsors and sharing nationally recognized a taste of what we will artists, arts adminis- be presenting in Trini- trators and their sup- dad and Tobago,” said porters will be hosting a Rhoma Spencer, Artistic special showcase prior Director of C-CAN. “We to heading to Trinidad are hoping for one last and Tobago for the 14th boost of support before edition of CARIFESTA. we head off to represent The contingent is being Canada and bring our managed by the Toron- take on Caribbean cul- to-based, Canadian-Ca- ture to this truly interna- ribbean Arts Network tional festival.” Michael G-A Lashley and Rhoma Spencer Daniel Ellis (C-CAN). CARIFESTA is the The C-CAN CAR- premium cultural event Off Fundraiser. historically been cre- we have an even big- IFESTA Preview and in the Caribbean and Performers include: ated and designed for ger group and we are Send-Off Fundrais- is held every two years. Children and Youth countries of the wider expecting an enhanced er is taking place at This year’s festival takes Dance Theatre of Caribbean region,’’ international experience Tropicana Community place in Trinidad and Toronto; Kalabash; said Michael G-A for our Canadian contin- Services located at 1385 Tobago from August 16 Roots and Branches Lashley, Chef de gent.” Huntingwood Drive in to August 25. Dance; KasheDance; Mission/Project The public is wel- Scarborough, Ontario. Canadian audiences Rhoma Spencer; Manager. “Two years come to support C-CAN It will be on Sunday, are guaranteed to be en- Daniel Ellis. ago, we participated by attending the event August 11, 2019 from 4 tertained at the C-CAN “We are pleased at CARIFESTA in and by sending an email p.m. to 7 p.m. CARIFESTA that Canada is part Barbados with great to: canadiancaribbean- “The show is our Preview and Send- of a festival that has success. This year [email protected] . ExxonMobil Toronto Town Hall to discuss Guyana oil boom Guyana’s total estimated income from 13 discoveries is now projected at 117.5 billion US dollars. This massive windfall for a country of just 750,000 people places Guyana well on its way to becoming one of the richest countries in the world in per capita terms. And, with clear indications that there is a lot more oil waiting to be discov- pm. Admission is free as event on line at http:// ered, this estimate will well as free parking. www.ccacanada.com/ soon be revised upward. The organizers guyanaenergy/. Howev- With this great would prefer if attend- er, you may also register news and the interest ees register for the in person at the door. it has generated world- wide, ExxonMobil, a major player in the Guyana oil boom, will be hosting a Town Hall/ Information meeting on August 18 at Le Parc Banquet Hall, Leslie and Highway 7, Rich- mond Hill/Toronto. The 2 ½ hour meet- ing will begin at 2:00

www.thecaribbeancamera.com THE CARIBBEAN CAMERA Thursday, August 15, 2019 5 EDITORIAL & COMMENTARY Canada’s Premiere Caribbean Newspaper • Serving 380,315 Caribbean people weekly in Toronto Too many guns in this town ince August 3rd there have that stands a chance of getting to the were given long and harsh prison ect at a time when 19 shootings have been at least 19 shootings in core of the matter; a chance to ap- sentences. The approach worked after occurred within eight days. Toronto. This was revealed by proach a lasting and sensible solution, a fashion, but knowing that gangs Strengthening vulnerable com- police Chief Mark Saunders, and perhaps reduce the number and have remained with us in one form or munities must be coupled with strict- Swho followed the revelation with the level of street violence with the help another, it was more like sticking a er gun control, because we know that comment that “If the expectations are of greater involvement of all stake- finger in a leaky dam. while gangs and organized crime will that we’re going to arrest our way out holders. It is plain that if a solution is to always be with us in one form or an- of this, we simply are not. It does not About this recent outbreak, police be found, it must start in providing other, the availability of guns makes work that way. There are social issues statistics have connected the dots vulnerable communities with support the gangs much more brazen and that are related with this.” The Chief and traced a line that runs through and resources to lead the fight. their activities far more lethal than in also pointed out that the shootings socially and economically deprived Chief Saunders’ reasoned opening the days of the switch blade knife. are basically related to street gang neighbourhoods in parts of northwest to the discussions is leading in the While we know that many guns activity. Toronto, Downtown and Scarbor- right direction. Recently Ontario Pre- are acquired illegally, there is no That is a marked departure from ough. Although that is not a recent mier Doug Ford was slammed after shortage of shootings done with guns the way the city’s police force would discovery because historically, gangs it was revealed that his government from legal sources. We know that have normally commented on such are almost always connected to one was holding back $14 million pledged there are over two million gun owners matters. The Chief spoke of vulner- of the many communities that make by the previous Liberal government in Canada and many of these guns able communities, poverty, and the up this diverse city; in the early days to build a new community hub in the end up in criminal hands. We know lack of educational and employment in both the US and Canada, stories troubled Lawrence Heights neigh- that the number of restricted fire opportunities in neighbourhoods abound of Irish, Italian, Russian, even bourhood; the intent of the plan is to arms number over 900,000 in Cana- that are affected by the shootings. In Jewish gangs and organized crime. increase social and cultural services. da and counting. so doing he showed empathy for the Unfortunately, that is part of our We are willing to give Mr. Ford It’s time to act on all fronts if our people of those neighbourhoods – an history. a chance to rethink his classic bud- people are to be kept safe and enjoy excellent start in getting to the root of In the old days the solution was get-cutting reaction and consider the the fruits of a country that counts the problem. simple – hunt them down, outgun optics and consequences of a premier as one of the most decent places in Generally the city police would them, and those who weren’t killed withholding funds for a sensible proj- which to live. have more likely poited us to the neighbourhoods that were affected by the shootings; neighbourhoods that would have spawned the gangs that The Parade: Time to go have been ravaging their community for an eternity. The police would have suggested the lack of cooperation back to the drawing board from the people of these neighbour- his year marked the 52rd time and has settled on Lakeshore Bou- hours to see the next band after hoods to help solve the crimes from the Toronto Caribbean Carni- levard since 1991. For the majority three small bands had passed points which would follow public discussions val/Caribana grand masquer- of those years, the grand parade to a signal failure. of, race, immigration, etc. T ade (parade) pranced along one of has been a great deal of fun, a place We heard that one band went So kudos to Chief Saunders for Toronto’s famous boulevards. to rekindle old friendships, and a the wrong way on the parade route, leading the discussion in a direction Before proceeding we wish source of fond memories. thereby blocking the passage of the to assert that the use of the word We know that this classic Carib- other bands that were wending their “Caribana” is not an attempt to stir bean celebration is intended to be as way to the stadium to be judged. up controversy that has dogged the freewheeling as possible in keeping We’re aware that hundreds of festival regarding its ownership. We with the history of all Carnivals spectators stormed the bands on the are quite aware that the festival is around the world. Therefore, there street, grinding progress to a halt. managed by the Festival Manage- is always room for mistakes and We know that the parade organiz- Publisher/Editor Anthony Joseph ment Committee ( FMC) for the past the odd hiccup. So, in general, the ers have struggled over the years to Editorial Team Lincoln Depradine 13 years and the name Caribana was show has earned both kudos and bring order to the streets without Oscar Wailoo changed at that time. criticisms, fair or not. That cannot putting too many constraints on Contributors Carton Joseph But a name’s a stubborn thing; be avoided. The point is that Carib- those who want to chip and jump. Luann Philhence almost all of the international bean folk all over the world still look Yes, the parade management Sukram Ramkissoon visitors the Carnival brings to forward to the party year after year. has tried mightily every year to Megan Scott Stephen Weir Toronto year after year still call it That is why we say, reluctantly, that make this Caribbean gem glow as it Mahadeo Bissoon Caribana. That, we add, is the same the 2019 parade must go down as should, but this year’s performance Photographer Gwyn Chapman for the locals, especially of a cer- the most disappointing so far. has devalued that gem. The manage- Graphic Artist Garnett Cain tain vintage. The FMC ought not We at The Caribbean Camera ment must admit to this fiasco and take it personally; after all, people have been staunch supporter of “our marshal its resources to get it right The Caribbean Camera, Founded June 6, 1990 the world over still call all vacuum Carnival”, and have witnessed and the next time. MAILING ADDRESS cleaners Hoovers, the brand name covered all of them from the day we The Caribbean folk who take The Caribbean Camera Inc. of the company that was the first to began publishing. Our camera(wo) pride in their annual “emancipation 20-71 Old Kingston Road mass produce the new invention. In men and reporters have walked parade”, the City of Toronto that Ajax. Ontario any case we’re now speaking of the everywhere on the parade route. rightfully boast about this annual LIT 3A6 Toronto Caribbean Carnival under We spoke to many who witnessed spectacle, and the visitors who flock EMAIL CONTACTS the management of the FMC. the parade, both foreign and local, to our shores on cue deserve better. [email protected] Over 52 years the parade has and to a person the verdict was the What happened in August 2019 [email protected] traversed Yonge St, University Ave, same: having to wait for over three must not be repeated. entertainment@ thecaribbeancamera.com

6 THE CARIBBEAN CAMERA Thursday, August 15, 2019 www.thecaribbeancamera.com Canada’sCOMMENTARY Premiere Caribbean Newspaper • Serving 380,315 Caribbean people weekly in Toronto Canada’s Premiere Caribbean Newspaper • Serving 380,315COMMENTARY Caribbean people weekly in Toronto Puerto Rico: Toppling Governor is only a first step tained not only jokes Since Hurricane but threats of state Maria battered the A woman joins violence and political crowds island in 2017, people repression. celebrating the across the island have In one exchange, resignation of been forced to live Rosselló suggested that Gov. Ricardo without electricity and the wife of local pro-in- Rosselló running water and to dependence politician navigate dark streets Juan Dalmau, who had without traffic signals, been a vocal critic of his bury dead relatives in administration, be re- mass graves, and wait moved from her govern- months to receive medi- By Carlton Joseph ment post and replaced cal treatment. with a pro-statehood For almost two ecent weeks employee. years now, Puerto heralded a The chats also Ricans have been new era of included a conversation repeatedly called upon people power on how to interfere with to tighten their belts, Ron the island of Puerto the work of a federally accept fewer services, Rico. Mass protests and appointed monitor for and pay higher taxes demonstrations forced the police department the financial institutions peaceful fashion,” and Stantec. It is unclear and utility costs while Governor Ricardo Ros- and repeated discussion that have “invested” get promised to assume whether Vazquez’s managing loss and trau- selló to step down - the of plots to destabilize the financial returns the position with move will delay efforts ma. The governor’s job first time in Puerto Ri- public institutions. they demand. “humility and com- to rebuild and bolster is to remedy these out- co’s history that protests Governor Rosselló Trinidad and Toba- mitment.” the power grid, which standing issues.Restore have toppled a sitting officially resigned, but go and Guyana should Interestingly, Stan- remains fragile and the budget of University governor. tried to game the system be extremely mindful tec, a Canadian consult- is prone to outages of Puerto Rico which An estimated half by naming Pedro Pierlu- of the power of mass ing firm has been im- that have exasperated the government has a million Puerto Ricans isi a successor, although protests. They have pacted by the events in many of the island’s gutted through budget took to the streets of San he was not the secretary two major racial groups Puerto Rico. In one of 3.2 million people. cuts and threatened Juan to demand his res- of state as per the Con- whose differences are her first moves as gov- My belief is that this is to close; ensure that ignation, several busi- stitution. usually exploited during ernor, Wanda Vazquez small contract should Electric Power Authori- nesses and banks closed Caribbean leaders the political election announced that she be awarded since the ty is not privatized; and in solidarity. Tear gas should be cognizant season; also their econ- was suspending a work is critical to restore the government and rubber bullets failed of what’s happening omies are closely linked pending $450,000 satisfying the energy program tasked with to stop this spontaneous in Puerto Rico. Cor- to United States (US) contract that is part of needs of the people. rebuilding homes with mass demonstration ruption, misappropri- multinational corpora- the program to rebuild Instead she local contractors and outside the governor’s ation of public funds tions. In addition, the and strengthen the needs to focus on the not the current US con- mansion in La Fortaleza. and destruction of the recent discovery of large island’s power grid, multimillion-dollar tractors who are lining Embolden with public trust will not be oil reserves in Guyana which was destroyed contracts that Puerto their pockets. their new found people tolerated. The people makes it a prime candi- by Hurricane Maria. Rico’s power compa- I totally support the power, some protesters now have a live example date for destabilization Vazquez added that ny has awarded since actions of the people of insisted that the struggle of the power of mass and intervention by the transparency is a the Category 4 storm Puerto Rico and hope is not only to remove protests. US in the event that priority for her ad- hit on Sept. 20, 2017. that this peaceful re- Ricardo Rosselló, but Some might argue politicians demand that ministration. Stantec Many of those deals moval of the governor, to remove the group that the Puerto Rico the oil revenue be used believes that the con- have come under outside of the election of corrupt thieves that situation is different to benefit the people of tract will eventually intense scrutiny, with period, becomes the demonstrated their in- from the rest of the Ca- Guyana. be approved. some being cancelled. norm in the Caribbean. humanity by making fun ribbean; I contend that Back in Puerto Rico, I am hopeful that A complete audit and The people must not of people’s suffering. it is not. There is little The Supreme Court the governor is se- review of the $1.8 tolerate incompetence, The catalyst for difference between the declared Pedro Pier- rious when she says billion contracts with corruption, and the sale the demonstration was International Monetary luisi’s swearing-in a that: “There is no Mammoth Energy Ser- of their patrimony to an 889-page report Fund (IMF) and the week ago unconstitu- room in this admin- vices subsidiary Cobra foreigners by irrespon- issued by the island’s PROMESA board, the tional and Justice Sec- istration for unrea- Acquisitions, cur- sible politicians. I hope Center for Investigative financial control board retary Wanda Vazquez sonable expenses.” rently facing a federal this example of people Journalism. The report that is running Puerto became Puerto Rico’s Puerto Rico’s Electric investigation, must power through mass leaked chat logs be- Rico. These entities are new governor. She Power Authority, be conducted in order demonstrations heralds tween Rosselló and his not deployed to help said,“I will continue to which is more than to restore confidence a new era of peo- inner circle that were in the development of focus on helping our $9 billion in debt, in the procurement ple-centered decision crude, misogynistic, the country they are people regain their had been expected to system and trust in making in the Caribbe- homophobic, and con- deployed to ensure that way in an orderly and sign the contract with government. an.

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www.thecaribbeancamera.com THE CARIBBEAN CAMERA Thursday, August 15, 2019 9 ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT Two great plays at Summer Works Festival By Stephen Weir wisdom. She is 6ft tall bead-wearing and is decked out a PEO students. It was wenty-nine uniform completed with launched in 1968 years on, and the dark cop sunglasses. as an experiment Claudia Hamilton Tannual Summer Ross is a Canadian in a student run, Works festival is still comedian, actress, and free form alterna- actors, mostly white, presenting cutting edge singer-songwriter. She tive education set in a rap about drugs, free theatre in downtown trained through Toron- hippie run co-op. love, draft dodgers, Toronto. The environ- to’s The Second City. Rochdale lasted Vietnam War, nihilism ment, class discrimi- She is best known for only 8-years. Closure and hippy poetry, one nation, sexual orienta- her appearances in the came when the stu- character, Athena is tion and yes, even the movies “Pay the Ghost”, dents stopped paying talking about Black social impact of parking “Picture Day” and “You rent and the building Panther Huey P. New- tickets are some of the Might As Well Live”. started falling apart. ton, the Chicago Seven, Rochdale themes of the 30 danc- Toronto’s meter At the time the police Malcolm X, Martin es, plays and music that and neighbours said it Luther King and most will be performed on had become a haven for importantly racism in the boards for the next drugs and crime. It was Toronto. week. closed in 1975 when Athena, with her The Caribbean the authorities actually Sly and the Family Camera has been at- welded the front doors Stone Afro, is played by tending the plays since shut. Irony of ironies, York U grad 23-year old the launch of the festi- it is now a senior’s res- Claudia Hamilton. This val ten days ago. Two idence and many of the is Group show riffing on that are recommended original residents are the issues of the Sixties by the paper are “St now seniors and could but it is Hamilton who Peon of Parkdale” and move in again! owns the stage when “Rochdale”. The play was she raises a black fist Parking Ticket originally created by and shouts out about Black issues. Since it Philosopher – St St. Peon of Parkdale David Yee, and is now Peon of Parkdale showing in the Sum- was set forty years ago People who drive PEOs and that Rita Mae a fun experience but mer Works under the this is really a peak at Mercedes, Audis and Nelson is going to take there is an underlying maid will be giving direction of Nina Lee the genesis of Black Jaguars hold 80% of the us on a training tour of message about life in a two more walking Aquino, as a project for Power here in Toronto parking permits in To- the on street swamp. big city. Rule number performances both student actors at York the Good. ronto. Don’t argue with She has the help of one? “Walk Like Da on Friday (7pm and University. Yee won the Hamilton describes the Meter Maid. If she Moses a female safety Boss!” 9pm). Tickets are 2015 Governor Gener- herself as Caribbean said it, it must be true! officer who, like the Rita Mae Nelson $15.00 The tour start- al’s Literary Award. -- born in Etobicoke. The Beatles sang biblical Moses, parts the is a street philosopher ing point is located at With a cast of Growing up in the about “Lovely Rita sea of moving cars to who hands out her Toronto Media Arts 14 grooving on the Foster Care system, she Meter Maid” on their make sure the audience views on the world Centre – 32 Lisgar St. garbage strewn set, has found happiness in album “Sgt Pepper’s makes it across the busy faster than she dishes Rochdale – It’s the hour-long produc- writing, music and com- Lonely Hearts Club streets safely while the out her indestructible the sixties, man. tion moves quickly. munity theater. “I hope Band”. Fifty years later, play unfolds. yellow tickets. She Free love and free It’s 1969. The Vietnam to one day to open an lovely Rita Mae Nelson It is noisy on the loves the new tickets, by rent come to Toron- War rages on. Apollo organization for young is the new lady on the street so she speaks the way – “No one can to. Black Power too. 11 lands on the moon. aspiring black artists block. She is a Jamai- through a loud tear them up and throw If you don’t know The Chicago Seven and unrepresented you can Canadian Parking squeaky megaphone them in your face!” what Rochdale College are in chains. Nixon to express themselves Enforcement Officer when needed. Vol- “Getting a ticket is was, that probably is elected. Trudeau freely.” (PEO) played by Second unteers carry chairs like getting a paint ball means you weren’t is in office. The FLQ Rochdale has City comedian Jamillah for older people in in the face in the first living in the Toronto bombs the Montreal turned out to be the Ross. the audience who join seconds of the game. in the late Sixties when Stock Exchange. And darling of the Summer The outdoor in the parade – peo- It ruins your whole Rochdale was the centre in Toronto, Rochdale Works Festival. Show- 50-minute walking play ple come out of their day (unless of course of all things counter College – an experi- ing at the Theatre Cen- begins in a park near apartments and also you are rich and don’t culture … including ment in cooperative tre on Queen ST West, Queen Street East and tag along. care)”. Black Power. housing and alterna- tickets are snapped up Dovercourt in a district St. Peon of Park- Actress Jamillah It was a large res- tive education – is as soon as they become whose streets are lined dale tackles the isms, Ross strikes an impos- idence on Bloor Street about to become very available. The last two with badly parked cars. poorly parked cars, ing pose as she stops near Spadina which famous for all the performances are on Ticket holders are and the intersection- to crack jokes and housed over 800 peo- wrong reason. Saturday afternoon and told that we are new ality of privilege. It is dispense Caribbean ple; most of them love While the 14 young early Sunday evening.

10 THE CARIBBEAN CAMERA Thursday, August 15, 2019 www.thecaribbeancamera.com ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT Gibbs Brothers bring Bajan folk/calypso to Harbourfront and new audiences with Caribbean artists to on what is happening all original music, at the explore the rich musical in Barbados and the upcoming Barbados on heritage of Caribbe- Caribbean. According the Water Festival, at an music. “Nobody is to Gibbs, “We sing the Harbourfront (Au- really singing this type about the islands; sugar gust 16-18). Now known of Caribbean folk music cane, hurricanes, the as The Gibbs Brothers, these days. And it’s not Chase Vault (cemetery for a lack of talent; it’s in Christ Church), and just the cultural pen- the pre-colonial history etration from North of Barbados. We try instru- America is so intense, to draw attention to ment, which Roger and John Gibbs younger artists aren’t things people should originated plan to showcase songs looking inward to their know about. We need Foreg Gibbs in African John Gibbs of the Caribbean calyp- own culture and histo- to encourage our young and became so and Bajan folk genre ry, to sing about what’s people away from the The Gibbs Brothers popular in the oger and John which focus on contem- going on there,” Gibbs distraction of their cul- will be accompanied by Caribbean. The Gibbs Gibbs of “Sand- porary social issues. laments. tural mindset by North fellow Barbadian-Ca- Brothers will take the Rpebbles” fame Roger Gibbs says he The Gibbs Brothers’ American material, to nadian musician Jaime stage at Harbourfront look forward to enter- hopes the group’s music music is all original stop copying that, and Barrow who plays the on Saturday August 17 taining long-time fans will inspire younger and turns a spotlight find their own voice.” Marimboula (box base) at 4:00 pm.

diverse. In the last 20 and dancehall acts and Reggae going strong in Sweden years, immigrants from thousands of fans. embers of Agent Sasco, Jamaican He helped organise the Europe, Africa, the Ca- Williams Jr is a pop- Sweden’s small artiste Stein, British event which was being ribbean and Latin Amer- ular figure in Stockholm Jamaican com- rapper Mettal, local act held for the third- ica have moved there, reggae circles, working M many of them settling in munity turned out at Gelica, as well as dance straight year. with a number of top Lappis Beach in Stock- groups from Stockholm There are just over Stockholm, Gothenburg Jamaican dancehall acts holm on August 6 to and Paris. 1,000 Jamaicans living and Malmo. who perform in that city celebrate their country’s Music producer in Sweden. Most of Sweden has Scandi- such as Agent Sasco. He Independence Day. Denzil Williams Jr, them call Stockholm, navia’s most active reg- has also produced sev- gae scene. The Uppsala The crowd, estimat- a Jamaican based in the capital, home. eral home-grown reggae Reggae Festival is a ma- ed at 1,300, enjoyed a Sweden, is part of the The largest country artistes including singer day of cultural fare and Jamaica Culture Foun- in Scandinavia, Sweden jor event there, attract- Agent Sasco Queen Tress. live performances from dation in the country. is also the region’s most ing major roots-reggae

www.thecaribbeancamera.com THE CARIBBEAN CAMERA Thursday, August 15, 2019 11 NEWS FMC names Aneesa Oumarally as new CEO ccording to an the organizations public to achieve the overall August 12th press relations and market- objectives of the organi- Arelease, the ing efforts. She plans zation, including coordi- Festival Management to work closely with nating and directing the Committee (FMC), corporate institutions, programs of the board. which stages the Toron- government, and indi- In marketing, promo- to Caribbean Carnival viduals within the public tions and publicity, (TCC), has appointed and private sectors. she will be tasked with Mrs. Aneesa Oumarally “The Board of Di- attracting new visitors as its new Chief Execu- rectors welcomes Mrs. to the city for the 2020 tive Officer (CEO). The Oumarally in her new Toronto Caribbean position was previous- position as CEO, we Carnival. ly held by Richard de look forward to the stra- “I look forward to Lima. tegic leadership that she working with the staff Oumarally is a will provide in devel- and Board of the FMC, current board member oping the 53rd Toronto all bandleaders, OSA of FMC, and chaired the Caribbean Carnival,” and OCPA as well as Governance Committee remarked Joe Halstead, our stakeholders, and for the 2019 Toronto Ca- Chairman of the Festival the City of Toronto to ribbean Carnival (TCC). Anessa Oumarally Richard deLima Management Commit- deliver another success- The news CEO has tee. corporate commercial, levels of court, including sponsible for the overall ful Toronto Caribbean practiced law in Ontario As CEO, Oumarally real estate and civil the Ontario Court of management and daily Carnival,” said Ouma- for the last two decades. will work closely with litigation cases. She has Appeal as lead counsel. operations of the FMC, rally. Her practice covered appeared before most Oumarally be re- including oversight of the Board of Directors UN says US sanctions on Venezuela Michele Bachelet could have ‘Far-Reaching Implications’ NEW YORK, human rights of the Nicolás Maduro and follows repeated rounds United States – A South American na- was declared interim of sanctions against new set of unilateral tion’s “long-suffering” president by the Na- President Maduro, sanctions imposed by people. tional Assembly. includes the authoriza- the United States on Tensions in Vene- Then the US last tion of penalties against Bachelet, said that “the ment for violating the Venezuela this past has zuela began escalating week announced a “foreign persons” who sanctions are extremely sanctions. triggered the concern at the end of January, decision to freeze all provide support to his broad and fail to con- “There is a sig- of the United Nations’ when Juan Guaidó, Venezuelan government government. tain sufficient measures nificant body of evi- top rights official who head of the country’s assets in the US and “I want to be clear to mitigate their impact dence showing that says she fears the move National Assembly, baring transactions that this sweeping exec- on the most vulnerable wide-ranging unilat- will have a “potentially challenged the legitima- with its authorities. utive order authorises sectors of the popula- eral sanctions can end severe impact” on the cy of sitting President The move, which the US government to tion”. up denying people’s identify, target and im- “I fear that they will fundamental human pose sanctions on any have far-reaching im- rights, including their persons who continue plications on the rights economic rights as well to provide support to to health and to food in as the rights to food and the illegitimate regime particular, in a country health, and could place of Nicolas Maduro,” where there are already obstacles to the delivery John Bolton, the US na- serious shortages of of humanitarian assis- tional security adviser, essential goods,” she tance”, she spelled out. said last. added. “Even carefully targeted It must be pointed According to official sanctions must be sub- out that a major seg- figures, between 2013 ject to stringent human ment of the Venezuelan and 2018, Venezuela’s rights safeguards”. people believes in the economy has contracted Bachelet called on legitimacy of its govern- by 47.6 per cent. all those with influence ment. With the new sanc- in Venezuela and the in- But Bolton adds tions further restricting ternational community that “We are taking this economic activity, Ms. to “work together con- step to deny Maduro Bachelet expressed structively for a political access to the global concern that “business- solution to the protract- financial system and es and financial institu- ed crisis in the country, to further isolate him tions are likely to err on by putting the interests internationally.” the side of caution and and human rights of the But UN High completely halt transac- long-suffering people Commissioner for Hu- tions” with Venezuela, of Venezuela above all man Rights, Michelle rather than risk punish- else.”

12 THE CARIBBEAN CAMERA Thursday, August 15, 2019 www.thecaribbeancamera.com NEWS Nicaragua canal will rival Panama’s Nicaragua’s Pres- through Nicaragua a Central America. They ident Daniel Ortega reality.” eyed both Panama and announced last that the The project had Nicaragua as options, Sandinista government faced opposition from going as far as signing had not given up on environmentalists and the ‘Bryan-Chamorro attempts to build an Indigenous people but Treaty’ in Washington interoceanic canal, and Ortega announced that in 1914 which gave the would be doubling down he would revise initial U.S. exclusive rights to on efforts to make the plans and launch new build and control any mega-project a reality. environmental studies canal in Nicaragua, and The U.S. had tried to im- to ensure that concerns the rights to build a pede previous attempts are taken into account. large military base along as they were concerned “We are not talking with it. that a Nicaragua canal, about a project that However, the U.S. outside their sphere of comes to damage [the opted to back Panama’s influence, would weaken environment], it comes secession from Colom- the importance of the to strengthen trade and bia, and proceeded U.S. dominated Panama to give Nicaragua the to build a canal there canal. resources to allow us which was a sovereign Though the project greater development, territory that belonged Daniel Ortega had been put on ice in greater growth and to the U.S., until it was the past year, at an offi- therefore improve the handed back to Panama pass through Panama by the U.S. due to the country dealt with a ma- cial ceremony marking economic conditions of in 1999. or Nicaragua, without involvement of China jor unrest and protests the 39th Anniversary all Nicaraguan families,” Ortega addressed asking the Panamanian in the project, fearing against a social security of the post-revolution he said. the historical legacy of people nor the Nicara- that a major trade hub reform, a movement Naval Force, President The canal project the dispute, saying that guan people, they made in a country outside which was infiltrated Daniel Ortega said, “We has been a historical- at the time “The stud- the decision in Wash- their sphere of influence by right-wing elements, have not resigned, on ly contested issue for ies were done and then ington” would be damaging to backed by the U.S., that the contrary, we have a over 100 years. The discussed only in Wash- Attempts by the their interests. aimed at overthrowing historic commitment to U.S. was interested ington. They discussed, Sandinista government The project had the progressive Sandini- the Nicaraguan peo- in building a canal it in the United States, to build the canal in however, been put on ice sta government. ple, to make the canal could control, through whether the canal would 2015 were opposed for the past year, as the Great Festival, but what about that Parade anyway? from PAGE 2 a decade. Pan Fantasy parade winner Louis with no officials on the stormer issue. past but we have always ough and Harbourfront, may want to think about Saldenah, leader of the route! Glad to bring live “I hope that the done our best to rectify which proved that there retiring from compe- Mas K Club. “It would brass back to Toronto! stormer situation will be situations that have is still a fan base for the tition after extending have been better if they In 2020!” resolved, the route will occurred,” the band’s art form. their winning streak to had judged the bands Two non-competing be sensible and well se- Celena Seusahai said The Harbourfront eight years. inside the CNE when we bands – Atlantic and cured and that the pan to CITY TV. “This is Calypso Stars Holiday Then there was the were leaving (heading Carnival Dream had bands will get appro- completely different - Monday concert was parade. The good news out on the road) instead late starts because of priate funding to have a this is a situation where really a Last Lap for the was that it started on of going away and then the earlier delays and greater overall presence the person responsible 2019 carnival and saw time, all bands crossed being judged as were as a result lost many of in the carnival,” said did not want to rectify a Calypso audience that the stage and there were coming back.” the revellers who had CC Holder about the the situation.” Tribal was so large; people no major fan issues Hayden Harbin, signed up to play mas. parade. has asked revelers who were actually backed up beyond the usual army second in command at D’Regulars, a long- There was con- didn’t receive their cos- against the Lake Ontar- of stormers hell-bent on Mas K, was not as kind time participant of the siderable coverage tumes to contact them io fence by the stage! shutting it down. as Saldenah in his re- parade withdrew from in the mainstream by email. Luckily no one got wet. The bad news was view of the 2019 parade the parade. They were media about issues Despite all the The 2019 King and the four-hour delay in – “It was the worst ever, scheduled to be in the like the non-delivery delays and costume Queen was the best the parade. There was there have to be changes non-competing category of costumes to revel- screw-ups, Carnival K&Q of this century! It Mas confusion and made.” The miles of fenc- lers by competing and continues to be in the is hard to imagine that poor poor treatment of Famed Trinidad ing, the huge number of non-competing bands. community’s blood. In it can get any better the fans that paid big trumpeter Etienne police and security and City TV posted a December the Camera than what 10,000 dollars to watch what Charles fielded a months of telling people statement sent by Tribal attended Louis Salde- people witnessed at the was billed as one of non-competing band in to respect the parade Carnival concerning nah’s birthday party. Lamport Stadium. Clear the greatest outdoor the parade for the first did nothing to stop the the non-delivery of At the time he told the skies, shirtsleeve temps, parades in the world. time. They came out brazen intrusion of costumes. Apparently paper he would retire if a terrific stage, and cos- Many tourists came, onto the road last, but drunken civilians who a section leader left the he won the band of the th tumes. That deserved stayed a few hours in Charles was happy with ogled the women and camp without supplying year award for the 20 Oscars! the sun and left never what happened. “We stopped the parade in costumes to revellers time. Well he did. Will Pan Alive did sur- seeing anyone play mas. had a great time!!! It its tracks. who had already paid he retire? Of course not. vive to see another day “I didn’t have was amazing,” he told The Camera re- for them. “Staying for 20/20,” and was able to attract any problem with the the Camera. “It was ceived many messages “Tribal acknowl- he said. “It will be my the largest audience in route,” said 20-time confusing at the end of concern about the edged the hiccups in the going away year.” www.thecaribbeancamera.com THE CARIBBEAN CAMERA Thursday, August 15, 2019 13 NEWS OECS says fungus threatens banana and plantain trees around the cross section of tissue. Affected plants rarely produce market- able bunches. Chemical control is not a possible option at this time given that the fungus, once established in soil, remains active and persistent for an indefinite time period. As a travelling public you should declare all agricultural items and should not carry any soil or agricultural propaga- usarium wilt of ba- a priority pest threaten- xylem vessels (vessels tive or planting material nanas, commonly ing the region’s banana responsible for the without the required known as Panama industry with serious movement of water and quarantine approval and F import permits. Also you disease, is a destructive economic, livelihood and nutrients to the plant). soil borne fungus that food security repercus- As it progresses, the first should report any sus- poses a threat to the pro- sions. external symptom of the pected signs and symp- duction of all banana and There are four races disease is the irregular toms consistent with the plantain crops. Fusarium of the fungus Fusari- yellowing of the margins Fusarium Wilt to your Visit us online @ Ministry or Department www.thecaribbeancamera.com Wilt Tropical Race 4 has um oxysporum: Race of older leaves followed reappeared and is now one spreads globally by the collapse of the of Agriculture and follow in the first half of the leaves along the leaf all prevention and con- 20th century destroying stalk and stem resulting trol recommendations. the Gros Michel Banana, in a skirt of dead leaves The regional bodies which dominated world around the lower part of within the Caribbean trade and also other the plant, splitting of the Plant Health Directors banana varieties, but not pseudo stem at the base Forum (which include the Cavendish variety; of the plant and eventual representatives of re- We Carry Many Different Types of Religious gional and international DELIGHTProducts. 7 Days HOUSE Candles, RELIGIOUS Incense, Powders, SUPPLIES Soaps, Race two affects cooking plant death. organisations, govern- Sea Salts, Herbs, Books, Bath & Floor Washes & Oils. banana species such Internal symptoms as Bluggoe; Race three of the disease of the ment entities, universi- Boss Fix Oil - Having trouble getting a raise or fear of been fired, rub oil on the ties and laboratories of boss’s chair and they will look favorably upon you. 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serves as another strong Jamaican UN staffer killed in Libya Clive Peck reminder of the urgent need for Libyans to stop here have been ister, Kimina Johnson members.” Broadcaster Fae convened an emergency fighting, set aside their reactions of dismay Smith, in a tweet Sun- Ambassador Curtis Ellington knew Mr Peck session in New York on to differences, and work to- to the death of Ja- day afternoon, said the Ward, former Deputy for many years. Speaking T discuss the latest devel- gether through dialogue, maican, Clive Peck, who Government of Jamaica Permanent Represen- Sunday on RJR’s That’s opments affecting the and not violence, to end was one of three United was deeply saddened tative to the UN, with a Rap, she attributed war-torn North African the conflict”, Mr. Salame Nations workers killed in by the loss of Mr. Peck responsibility for Secu- several adjectives to him: nation. said. a bomb attack in Libya who along with two of rity Council Affairs, said “He’s passionate; he’s a According to a state- The UN has been last Saturday. his UN colleagues: “We the news of the deaths professional, and when ment from the UN Special attempting to broker a Mr. Peck, original- are deeply saddened by was devastating, but it comes to Jamaica, he’s Representative for Libya, truce in fighting which ly from Smithville in the loss of our Jamaican not entirely surprising, patriotic.” Ghassan Salame, the staff erupted following a major Clarendon, died after national Clive Peck who noting that “over the The attack came even members who died and assault in April on the a bomb-laden vehi- along with two of his UN years the UN has lost as the country’s warring were injured served with southern outskirts of cle exploded outside a colleagues was a victim of hundreds of personnel on sides said they accepted the UN Support Mission the capital Tripoli by the shopping mall in Libya’s yesterday’s car bombing missions overseas… UN a cease-fire proposed by in the country. forces of the self-styled eastern city of Benghazi. in #Benghazi. We convey personnel put their lives the UN aimed at halting “This cowardly Libyan National Army Mr. Peck is a former our sincere condolences at risk all the time to help combat in the capital attack, which comes at a (LNA) and forces loyal to member of the Jamaica to his family and to the bring peace and security Tripoli during an upcom- time when Libyans are the UN-backed Govern- Constabulary Force. UN family now mourning in troubled parts of the ing Muslim holiday. out shopping in prepara- ment of National Accord. Foreign Affairs Min- the loss of 3 dedicated world…” The Security Council tion for the Eid al-Adha, also currently the Polit- project that financed and friends and corporations. Denham Jolly’s $312,000 gift ical Director for IUPAT installed a new flooring He has also enrolled over from PAGE 3 is located; and Patrick visor and Manufacturing DC46. for the banquet hall at 40 JCA members in a Brown, Mayor of Bramp- Co-ordinator. With the help of the JCA. single year. Commissioner of Jamai- ton. The Individual Com- his colleagues in the The Outstanding The 30 years of ca in Canada; Canada’s Harold Mattocks, munity Award was won Carpenters Union and Volunteer of the year was Service Awards were minister of immigration who received the presi- by Ivan Dawns came to Helping Hands Jamaica, Donald “Danny” Crooks. granted to Alvin Knight, refugees and citizenship; dent’s award for his work Canada in 197I, became Dawns was instrumental Crooks is very active on Bruce McDonald, Ena the premier of Ontar- the Fundraising and the first black business in helping to build of an the membership com- Harrison, Eunice Gra- io; Tom Rakocevic the Building Committees, agent in Canada for the infant School in Tre- mittee and has helped ham, Grace Williams, provincial representative comes from the automo- International Union lawney Jamaica. He also with the annual family Hyacinth Wilson, Joe for Humber River Black tive industry where he of Painters and Allied made personal contribu- picnic raising funds from Halstead and Mary Ban- Creek in which the JCA was a Production Super- Trades (IUPAT); he’s tions to the renovation individuals, families, swell.

www.thecaribbeancamera.com THE CARIBBEAN CAMERA Thursday, August 15, 2019 15 FOCUS ON HEALTH Foot pain in the morning or after rest? By Virginia Nsitem foot extend from the that form the arch of the itis more serious conditions leg to the foot and there foot • Overuse or that may be causing your o you experience are also muscles that • Pain at the irritation of the Achilles pain and symptoms. The pain in the feet originate in-between the bottom of the foot or tendon focus of the treatment is Dwith your first bones of the foot. The arch of the foot • Pain and to reduce pain, improve steps in the morning? Do foot muscles help move • Pain with the tenderness of the flexibility and strength, have difficulty walking the foot up, down, in and first few steps of the Achilles tendon (at the and increase function after sitting for a long out, and also move the morning or after sitting back of the heel) (standing, walking, and period of time due to toes. for a long period of time • Swelling of the running). foot pain? Do you feel Tendons attach the • Pain described tendon Your treatment numbness at the ball of muscles to the bones. as “walking on sharp • Stiffness with by a Chiropractor may your foot or sharp pain at The Achilles tendon is an pieces of broken glass” ankle movements include: the heel of the foot? This important structure that • Pain after • An ergonomic article will discuss com- connects the calf muscles Metatarsalgia: running, climbing steps, assessment of how you mon foot problems and to the heel bone. • Inflammation and jumping stand, walk, and run the “steps” you should The many blood or irritation of the Ankle Sprain • Chiropractic take to relieve your foot vessels and nerves in the joints and tissues at the • Abnormal or treatments for the feet pain. feet have important func- front section of the foot excessive turning or (and other related joints) Foot bones, mus- tions for the feet, legs, (forefoot) twisting of the ligaments to improve flexibility, cles, and vessels: and entire body. • Pain at the front of the ankle • Difficulty balance, and strength The back section of The foot functions to section of the foot (ball of • Grade 1 is a walking and standing of the muscles and the foot is made up of the support and balance the the foot) minor sprain with mild ligaments, and restore heel and the ankle. The weight of the body, and • Pain with ligament damage; Grade The “STEPS” to proper movement to the middle section of the foot allows us to stand, walk, running or walking 2 is a moderate sprain relieve your foot pain joints. Laser therapy is made up of bones that run, and jump. • May be with partial tearing of Before treatment may help reduce the form the arch of the foot. Common foot associated with Morton’s the ligaments; Grade 3 and rehabilitation can inflammation and pain The front section of the problems: neuroma, a condition is a severe sprain with begin, it is important to associated with foot foot is made up of the Plantar Fasciitis: that causes numbness in complete tearing of the get an accurate diagno- injuries. toes and their bones. • Inflammation or the toes ligaments sis. In addition to a phys- • Specific Rehab The muscles of the irritation of the tissues Achilles Tendon- • Pain at the ankle ical examination and a Program. The type of • Swelling and thorough understanding injury you have will bruising at the ankle of your symptoms, you determine the specific • Difficulty may be referred for addi- rehabilitation program standing and walking tional tests such as x-rays that you should Osteoarthritis studies. Chiropractors receive. The addition • Wear and tear specialize in diagnosing, of physiotherapy, of the joint cartilage in treating, and rehabilitat- massage therapy, and the feet ing injuries of the spine, acupuncture to your • Pain and muscles, ligaments, ten- rehab program may aid swelling of the foot joints dons, joints, and nerves. in pain relief and speed • Deformity of the A correct diagnosis is up the healing process. foot joints important to rule out • Monitoring your weight is also important as a few extra pounds can contribute to foot pain. • Proper footwear and proper foot mechanics can help reduce the symptoms of foot pain. Custom foot orthotics or over-the- counter foot supports can provide extra cushioning in your shoes which may reduce stress on the joints and improve foot mechanics.

Dr. Virginia Nsitem is a chiropractor special- izing in laser therapy for spine, muscle, joint, and nerve injuries, and is a Fellow of the Royal College of Chiropractic Sports Sciences in Cana- da. She may be reached at (905) 275-4993, or by email at totalhealth@ bellnet.ca

16 THE CARIBBEAN CAMERA Thursday, August 15, 2019 www.thecaribbeancamera.com NEWS T&T govt minister and husband arrested PORT OF SPAIN, siphoning of more development as “alarm- and reinstated her in Trinidad – Police in than TT$1 million ing”. his Cabinet.” Trinidad and Tobago (US$147,650) from a “We live in a coun- The Congress of the are still questioning government ministry try where the rule of People (COP), mean- Public Administration to three organizations law obtains, and every time, issued a statement Minister Marlene Mc- linked to McDdonald’s citizen is entitled to expressing support Donald and her hus- family and friends. due process, justice and for police in its fight band, Michael Carew, The minister, who fair play. However, the against corruption. in an investigation into is also the Member of fact that a sitting PNM “While, once again, corruption allegations Parliament for Port of government minister we call for caution in after members of the Spain South, was twice is under active inves- that all are innocent Fraud Squad searched fired from the Cabinet tigation over claims of until proven guilty, we their home and arrest- under controversial misappropriation of also say categorically ing them last Thursday. circumstances. The first public funds and is now that those who steal, The Trinidad and was in 2016 when she being questioned by the especially from the Tobago Police Service was Housing Minister, police, is alarming,” it public purse, should be (TTPS) said in a state- after her alleged rec- said, adding that Prime held accountable just ment that enquiries ommendation of public Marlene McDonald Minister Dr Keith like those caught in are ongoing and more housing for Carew. She Rowley needed to make other criminal acts as information will be pro- returned to the Cabinet of a reputed community before being appointed a statement on “this it deprives our citizens vided when it becomes a year later as Minister leader at her swear- Minister of Public Ad- serious matter”. of urgently needed available. in the Ministry of Public ing-in ceremony. ministration last year. “But once again Dr services inclusive of But media reports Utilities. But less than McDonald subse- The main opposi- Keith Rowley’s poor hospital beds, better indicate it is in con- 48 hours after, she quently served as min- tion United National leadership is highlight- water distribution and nection with misuse was fired again, on the ister in the Ministry of Congress (UNC), in a ed given that he has on upgrade to our schools of State funds, stem- heels of a controversy Public Administration statement issued after two separate occasions and roads to name a ming from the alleged caused by the presence and Communications, her arrest described the removed Ms McDonald, few.” Trinidad ministerial appointment cancelled he swearing in of According to a state- Public Administration Garvin Simonette to with 2014 with Driving Senator Garvin ment from the Office of portfolio “until a new this position has been Under the Influence TSimonette to the Prime Minister, the appointment is made cancelled in light of new (DUI), in Brevard Coun- replace corruption-ac- President was asked to shortly”. information”. ty, Florida. cused Marlene McDon- revoke the appointment According to the The ‘new informa- There is a mug shot ald as Minister of Public of McDonald. Office of the Prime Min- tion’ may be that a man of Simonette appearing Administration, has However, the Prime ister, “the announced with the name Gavin online, giving details of been cancelled. Minister retains the swearing in of Senator Simonette was charged the arrest. Senator Garvin Simonette Jamaican drivers to get compensation for being sold tainted fuel KINGSTON, Jamai- protocols governing during the period No- ensure proper working ca – A refund of J$24.5 the petroleum trade in vember 2015 to March conditions for petro- million (US$ 181,912) is Jamaica as well as a 2016,” Minister Wil- leum sector workers. to be given to consum- thorough investigation liams said. In addition, the ers who have been ver- into the alleged con- She added that the Committee recom- ified as having suffered taminated petrol. report offers numerous mended the re-estab- material damage from Williams noted that recommendations that lishment of a Petro- contaminated petrol the Bureau of Standards call for legislative and leum Inspectorate as sold in 2015. Jamaica was engaged non-legislative amend- a department under The compensation by the Committee to ments to be made. the MSET to regulate, to motorists is based on perform bulk fuel test- Among the rec- oversee and monitor recommendations pro- Fayval Williams ing at storage facilities ommendations are: the petroleum sector. vided by the Petroleum would have submitted Commission (CAC), and to test unburnt fuel clarification of the roles It also recommend- Trade Reform Commit- genuine claims with based on the claims from the tanks of affect- and responsibilities of ed that each shipment tee (PTRC), according supporting documents submitted by 381 mo- ed motor vehicles. the various government of petroleum imported to Minister of Science, within the specified torists. The CAC had “The final report entities involved in the into Jamaica will be Energy and Technology deadline and have been received a total of 478 indicates that the petroleum sector; and required to be tested Fayval Williams who waiting for almost three complaints. Committee was not led the inclusion of occu- by the importer and said she has written a years for redress,” Wil- The PTRC was by any of the aforemen- pational health and verified by the Bureau letter to the chairman of liams said. appointed on January tioned investigations to safety provisions in the of Standards Jamaica state-owned oil refinery She said the J$24.5 8, 2016 with a man- any definitive conclu- regulations that will to ensure conformance Petrojam supporting million (US$ 181,912) date to undertake a sion with respect to a be promulgated pur- with Schedule 2 of the the recommendation. figure was arrived at by comprehensive review specific contaminant suant to the Petroleum Petroleum (Quality “These consumers the Consumer Affairs of the regulations and in the product supplied (Quality Control) Act, to Control) Regulations.

www.thecaribbeancamera.com THE CARIBBEAN CAMERA Thursday, August 15, 2019 17 SPORT Hamilton Forge welds together historic CONCACAF League wins the Concacaf Champions away a corner just one Guatemala City’s Esta- League in the spring, minute into the second dio Doroteo Guamuch Forge just needs to win half. Hamilton’s goal set Flores, a small band of three rounds against up an intense second Guatemalans cheered on Guatemalan and half as both teams Antigua as they tried to Honduran teams. pressed for a critical sec- pressure Forge into giv- Hamilton Forge Forge’s ond goal, but they were ing up a goal. Despite 58 midfielder Tristan first op- unable to get their shots percent possession and Borges keeps one ponent, on target. Just as the 8 shots, Antigua’s only step ahead of Antigua game seemed headed for short on target was com- Antigua GFC GFC, was the winner a draw, substitute David on July 31st. fortably saved. While of Guatemala’s spring Choiniere dashed past Forge was unable to league. In the first leg Antigua’s defenders and finish two clear chances at Tim Hortons Field snuck a shot from close in the second half, it was in Hamilton, Anti- range into the net in the Antigua, not Forge, who gua’s patient defence 90th +1 minute. had to score. blocked Forge for The late win in 2017 to After the match forty-five minutes Hamilton led Forge’s provide addi- Coach Smyrniotis said, and Antigua’s coach Bobby Smymiotis tional interna- midfielder to express confidence, “It’s a special day for tional matches for Edgar noting that his team us. We wanted to create North America, Cen- gained a sense of their history, for our league their tral America and the opponents. Emery and our organization.” By Darnel Harris motto Carribbean’s top soccer Welshman, a Forge FC With their victory, Forge – To- clubs. Forge FC earned and Guyanese national FC will continue making orge welding is gether We the right to represent team midfielder said history when they carry an ancient black- Forge – by Canada on June 16th, while the Central Amer- the Canadian Premier smithing process absorbing after beating Edmon- F Pacheco smashed in a icans’ physical play was League’s banner into during which metal is pressure and then ham- ton’s Valour FC. To win looping shot from thirty an adjustment for his their second around heated, before being mering Antigua GFC to the Concacaf League, meters out. Canadian teammates, match against C.D. hammered into one re- win the series two to one Hamilton would need Refusing to give up, they handled the aggres- Olimpia, Honduras’ fined piece. In their first on aggregate. to win all five rounds. Concacaf League series, The Concacaf Forge stormed out of the sive game well. second-best team on However, to advance to nd Forge FC lived up to League was created in dressing room and put In the second leg at August 22 in Hamilton.

18 THE CARIBBEAN CAMERA Thursday, August 15, 2019 www.thecaribbeancamera.com CRICKET Hawks are 2019 Global T20 champions By Ravendra Madholall Saad Bin Zafar consol- idated the innings with innipeg an impressive 86-run Hawks are the fifth-wicket stand before 2019 Global Malik was run out for a W 36-ball 64, which was T20 champions having dethroning Vancouver laced three sixes and six Knights in the Su- fours. per-Over last Sunday at Russell arrived at the CAA Centre, Bramp- the crease and imme- ton. diately spanked three After the pulsating massive sixes over long- contest was tied with on and two attractive both teams chalking up fours to pull things dra- 192 each from the allot- matically back for the Winnipeg Hawks are Global T20 2019 champions! ted 20-overs, Winnipeg Knights. The thirty-one- Hawks made nine runs ball 90 which counted in quick succession as Tobias Visee failed to Sams (21) linked up and year old Russell once and then restricted the seven towering sixes Russell and Ali bowled make an impression put up a strong fight by again demonstrated Knights to seven in the and eight fours. Lynn a good line and length on this occasion when sharing a promising 37- his all-round capability decisive over. who was also belligerent to keep things relatively they fell to pacer and run third-wicket stand blasting an unbeaten 46 The six-team tour- struck three sixes and slow towards the com- Trinidadian Emrit in the before both perished to from 21 balls. Needing nament final, which four fours from 21 balls. pletion of the innings. second over for 01 and quickie Paul van Meek- to get three runs off the began on July 25, was After West Indies Russell, who bowled 00 respectively. eren. final delivery, Zafaar watched by a capacity all-rounder Andre a decent right-arm Veteran South Afri- At 53-4, Pakistani fell short of his crease 7,500 crowd in glorious Russell removed Lynn, medium-pace, snared can batsman He van der Shoaib Malik and having attempted a sunshine. the Jamaican then four wickets for 29 runs Dussen (23) and Daniel Canadian all-rounder third run. Vancouver Knights, accounted for Sonny from four overs while who won trophy at the Sohal for 1 run. Howev- Ali grabbed two for 24, inaugural 2018 season, er, Anwar continued to while right-arm medi- won the toss and invited bat with great freedom um-pacer Ryan Pathan Hawks to take first on a responsive pitch. took two for 30 off his strike. Hawks began He and South Africa ace three-over spell. their innings in enter- batsman JP Duminy Vancouver Knights, prising fashion as their participated in a steady without batsmen Chris two openers Chris Lynn 81-run third-wicket Gayle who returned and player-of-the-match stand before Duminy West Indies to play Shaiman Anwar posted was bowled by USA against India in one-day a flamboyant 73-run fast-bowler Ali Khan. series, began their chase opening stand in just six Barbadian and West precariously. overs. Indies batsman Dwayne The consistent The right-handed Smith (01) and skipper Chadwick Walton and Anwar hit a robust 45- Reyad Emrit (06) fell his opening partner

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Canadian Council for the Americas Conseil canadien pour les Amériques TOWN HALL: GUYANA'S OIL & GAS DEVELOPMENT

Date: The Canadian Council for the Americas invites AUGUST 18, 2019 the Guyanese community and other Time: interested parties in the greater Toronto area 2:30-4:30 PM (Doors Open 2:00 PM) to learn about oil & gas exploration and

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