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Tuesday August 25, 2020 $1 VAT Inclusive STRICT RULES FOR SCHOOL PARENTS and teachers can of Health and Education, teach- “Myself, the Ministry of day, these are the ones we re- protocols it is not only about the expect very extensive ers’ unions and educators to Education, the teachers and all ally have to protect,” he said. children, but also about who COVID-19 protocols to be discuss these, Director of of us who are part of that Chapman outlined while chil- they go home to. There are a lot implemented when this na- the COVID-19 Monitoring Unit, process will be meeting to(day) dren tend to be asymptomatic, of different nuances that have to tion’s schools reopen next Ronald Chapman, revealed and Wednesday to discuss the they are also the ones who spend be looked at when you deal with month. these rules would be compre- protocols. I do not want to put the most time with the older children and we all know that During a morning interview hensive to protect not only the anything out there yet, but there population who may have un- the younger the child, the on Slam 101.1 ahead of today’s youth, but the adults they come is a very extensive protocol for derlying health conditions. harder it is to get them to meeting between the Ministries into contact with. schools because at the end of the “So when you look at those SCHOOL RULES on Page 3

BSTU concerned about meetings THE Barbados Secondary deviation from the agreed plan about the extent to which any Teachers’ Union (BSTU) is not was disrespectful, while hint- such large meeting, within a pleased with the decision taken ing that it was also putting their two-and-a-half hour timeframe, by the Ministry of Education to members at risk. could be productive in the way hold only two meetings with “Our members have raised that teachers were originally teachers from both the primary concerns therefore for their anticipating. Moreover, she said and secondary schools, to dis- health and well-being, in a questions have also been raised cuss the safe reopening of known COVID environment at the lack of scheduled meet- schools in the COVID-19 envi- where government’s regula- ings for ancillary staff of the ronment. tions stipulate physically schools. In a statement released yes- spaced crowds of no more than She added in the statement, terday from BSTU President, 500. They are concerned about that written correspondence as Mary-Anne Redman, the union the disrespect shown to the well as “other forms of at- expressed concern about the unions in the manner in which tempted intervention” to relay large gatherings, indicating too plans were changed one day their position to Ministry offi- that the teachers’ unions have after agreement, with no prior cials in an effort to “seek some been bombarded by members notification to the unions,” she measure of amendment and also expressing “great fear and added. compromise”, so as to allay the reservation” about being invited The union boss added that fears of the teachers, had been to attend large meetings of concerns have also been raised unsuccessful. 2 000 plus persons in each instance, in an enclosed, air con- ditioned environment at the Garfield Sobers Gymnasium. Those meetings are scheduled to take place today and tomor- row from 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. each day. Redman explained that dur- ing a meeting last Wednesday, August 19, they were informed that the intention was to have ten meetings, with little more than 400 persons each, at vari- ous locations across the island. This plan, she said, was agreed to by the unions and communi- cated to their members the fol- lowing day,but was unilaterally changed by the Ministry the Thursday night. “...Surprisingly, emails were sent from the Chief to all teach- ers indicating plans for the meetings that had changed fun- damentally from what had been originally agreed to the day before. There was no prior com- munication of these changes to any of the unions,” she lamented. The BSTU head while adamant that the union is “fully supportive of any constructive attempts by the Ministry to communicate and interact with Acting Chief Education Officer, Joy Adamson, in conversation with Ricky Redman of Acute Vision ahead of today's meeting. its members”, insisted that the INSET: Barbados Secondary Teachers’ Union (BSTU) President, Mary-Anne Redman. 2 • Tuesday August 25, 2020 The Barbados Advocate Everything in place for meeting with teachers today THE Ministry of screen will be in place nursery school teachers Education, Techno- and microphones will be and 45 special schools’ logical and Vocational strategically located for teachers. Training has informed persons to pose questions. All sessions are closed that everything is in Also attending today’s to the media. place for meetings meeting will be Minister with teachers and of People Empowerment Acting Chief Education Minister of Education, and Elder Affairs, Officer, Joy Adamson, Santia Bradshaw, this Cynthia Forde; Minister getting her temperature week. of Youth, Sports and checked by one of the tem- During a site visit yes- Community Empower- perature machines in place terday at the Wildey ment, Dwight Suther- at the Wildey Gymnasium. Gymnasium in St. land; and Director of the Michael, officials from COVID-19 Monitoring the Ministry and Gym- Unit, Ronald Chapman. nasium staff made sure Ms. Bradshaw is ex- the venue was ready for pected to meet with pri- the first consultation mary school teachers on with secondary school Wednesday,August 26, at teachers today, Tuesday, the Wildey Gymnasium, August 25, beginning at also at 9:30 a.m. 9:30 a.m. It is anticipated that Staff ensured that over 1 000 teachers from COVID-19 protocols were primary and secondary in place by making sure schools will attend the the seats on the main consultations on both floor were distanced three days. The Gymnasium feet apart. Additionally, has the capacity to seat the seats in the stands over 1 500 persons. are marked to observe A site visit was also physical distancing held at the Samuel rules. Persons utilising Jackman Prescod the stands are asked to Institute of Technology sit only in the seats which (SJPI) yesterday.On have markers. Friday, August 28, the Sanitisation stations Education Minister will are set up at the entrance meet with nursery school (nearest to the tennis teachers from 9:00 to courts) of the Gymnasium 11:30 a.m. and special and there will be schools’ teachers from temperature checks. 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. at the Additionally, a projection SJPI. There are 96 Gymnasium staff making sure that the seats are three feet apart for the consultations.

The seating layout at the Gymnasium for today’s meeting with secondary school teachers. The Barbados Advocate Tuesday August 25, 2020 • 3

Monitoring Unit: High level of compliance SCHOOL RULES from Page 1 80 to 85 per cent. ting down businesses “is the last Former Transport “Over the time, we have seen thing we do”, underlining this comply in the initial stages, compliance get better and bet- only came after repeated warn- although they will eventually ter,however there are still some ings to the operators or owners comply much easier than pockets and we are working of establishments. The most Board chairman adults,” he stressed. with those.There are just a cou- common breach was that of pa- With the Monitoring Unit ple sectors that we are focusing trons not wearing masks, having shutdown several busi- on – the high risk areas. So we Chapman highlighted, even alleges sabotage nesses for non-compliance or are going to spend a lot more though according to health ex- FORMER Chairman of the two million trips per year, breaking the protocols over the time dealing with high-risk peo- perts these had been proven to Transport Board (TB), Wiltshire said the Board did past weeks, Chapman however ple than settings which are low the most effective way to pre- Anthony Wiltshire, said not handle the day-to-day highlighted there was an overall risk,” he said. vent spread of the novel coron- that during his tenure at operations, adding too that level of compliance of between Chapman insisted that shut- avirus. (JMB) the helm of the Board of despite their efforts to turn Management of the state things around, they got no owned entity, the TB faced support. He cited resistance a number of challenges, in- from some staff and political cluding sabotage. interference as reasons for He made the comments this. King: Lord Nelson statue while answering questions “…I must remind you the after being sworn in before the Transport Board is highly Public Accounts Committee unionised and we had also a (PAC) yesterday afternoon. large group who supported Wiltshire, an attorney- the Opposition, and no matter definitely coming down at-law, defended the Board’s what we do to bring the IT is not a matter of if, but when decision to engage the services Transport Board out of the the Lord Nelson statue will be of Trinidadian David Bartho- economic doldrums, we were removed. lomew as a consultant to re- not given support. In addition So says Minister in the pair defective buses between to that, you find that anything Prime Minister’s Office with 2016 and 2018, arguing that which was done was inflated,” responsibility for Culture and while Bartholomew was doing he said. the National Development his best he got “backlash” from Commission, John King. within the TB itself. Equipment bought with He was speaking recently as Wiltshire told Chairman of personal credit card he delivered the keynote the PAC, Leader of the The PAC also heard how address during the official Opposition Bishop Joseph Wiltshire assisted the cash opening of the Rock Hall Atherley, that staff were strapped, state-owned entity Freedom Park. warned to be wary of the by purchasing equipment that With the park and its tower- Trinidadian as he was “there was needed to repair the buses ing monument signifying the to take away their jobs”. But on his personal credit card, recognition of Rock Hall as the Wiltshire said that this was which he was reimbursed for first free black village in not true; he said the consul- after the equipment arrived. Barbados, Minister King spoke tant’s job was to get a number The ex-chairman told the to the history of this country as of buses which were out of Committee that he spent as a whole and how we should lean service back on the road. much as $80 000 over a period on positives in our history to “Quality Assurance was not of time using his personal chart our way forward. able to bring the totals up.I credit card. Wiltshire said he “This evening, we are im- must repeat, in 2014 when I received verbal approval from mensely proud to honour the went to Trinidad with the head the Minister of Transport at memory of the tremendous of the Quality Assurance, the the time, to do this. sacrifices made in defence of rollout – that is the number of “I said these are extraordi- freedom and humanity. We buses going through the nary times, which need for ex- remember the tragedies and door or the gate at Transport traordinary measures, and I consequences of the greatest act Board – was 67. I understand made it clear to them I got of inhumanity this world has it is about 50 now. The major my education through the ever experienced. But most of concerns were fan belts Democratic Labour Party; I all, we acknowledge that our un- overheating and transmissions went to Mona 40-something derstanding of the historical les- and we went to Bartholomew years ago, came back, I did law, sons is critical in freeing us from to get some advice, because went to Trinidad – all out of the ghosts of mental slavery.We Bartholomew had been the people of Barbados, and I commit to forgive, but we must brought here in 1998 and the said I have a card which can never, never forget,” he said. same problems existed accommodate that and I would With the event falling on the in 1998. So between 1998 do it. The other members said International Day for the and 2014, even down to 2018 no problem. I said I was not Remembrance of the Slave they still existed. So he was going to use it willy-nilly.I Trade and its Abolition, there brought on as a consultant, spoke to the Minister and he were several public calls for ac- and he was doing his best,”he said no problem, he wants to tion against the Lord Nelson Minister in the Prime Minister’s Office with responsibility for said. see buses on the road,” statue – which has been a heavy Culture and the National Development Commission, John King. Wiltshire stopped short Wiltshire stated. talking point in recent times – of identifying who the Wiltshire said he made and Minister King took the op- tify, endorse nor celebrate.” “Let us not become compla- alleged saboteurs were, stat- those purchases in the interest portunity to say that Nelson was Going on to state that he cent. How we reconcile with the ing that “things happened and of the TB and the people of indeed one of the ghosts of our was grateful to the National history of Rock Hall and address nobody accepted liability”. Barbados, and he had no re- past that needed to be exorcised. Heroes Square and Gallery the matter of Lord Nelson are Pressed as to if the Board held grets. “Over the past two decades, Development Committee and just a few examples of the knotty anyone accountable, he said “In Bartholomew’s report he we have had many difficult na- the Committee for National national conversations and they could not pinpoint any- mentioned about the same tional conversations about Lord Reconciliation for their contri- choices that we face. However, one. tools. Equipment/tools were Nelson and his statue located butions and recommendations we must never be afraid to have purchased through the inter- on Upper Broad Street, eventu- for what will be done with the those tough national conversa- No support vention of the chairman, a ally coming to the conclusion, statue whenever it is removed, tions as this is the only path Further questioned by Auditor savings of approximately under this administration, that Minister King said that the the where we can hold each other General Leigh Trotman about $103,000 for the full imple- while we acknowledge that Lord minds of the people have to re- accountable as we strive to rep- the poor performance of the TB mentation of the PM pro- Nelson and his statue are a part main open to the many issues resent the best version of our- during his tenure, where bus gramme – that is Planned of our history,they do not repre- that need addressing across selves with our dignity, respect availability dropped, revenues Maintenance. But who got the sent the part of our history with the length and breadth of the is- and humanity intact,” he said. were declining rapidly and benefit? Not me, the Transport which we would wish to iden- land. (MP) ridership was declining by Board,” he insisted. 4• Tuesday August 25, 2020 The Barbados Advocate LESC can be a tech hub, says Tourism Minister MINISTER of Tourism LESC must become a tech- She went further, high- COVID, but how does Senator Lisa Cummins nological hub, where we lighting the facility’s need LESC provide a new dis- wants to see the Lloyd are seen as a new trans- to link with the island’s ruptive force using technol- Erskine Sandiford formed conference tourism main industry, and posed ogy and, in particular, the Centre (LESC) become facility that allows the kind several questions to be youth that have brought a technological hub of meetings that all of us answered on further devel- that technology to the fore going forward. have been having over the opment of such. to bring new value to the Addressing those gath- last few months, where we “We are looking forward Barbados product when it ered for the 25th anniver- have migrated away from also with new possibilities is on display for the entire sary celebrations of the our rooms, from our meet- for LESC to be connected world,” she stated. conference centre recently, ing rooms and offices into with our tourism sector.We Cummins also insisted she highlighted several Zoom and online plat- have ten meetings rooms that in order to triumph, lessons to be learnt due to forms. How can the LESC and a capacity of 1 200. fast action is needed. the onset of the COVID be transformed using tech- How do we get further? If “We need to be prag- pandemic, including the nology? Every room in this COVID had not happened, matic and be creative. We importance of disruptive facility should now be the we would have been in the need to recover and to re- technologies and the need top technological centre for final stage of preparation build the sustainable to possess a willingness to conference services any- for UNCTAD. The new tourism industry and we retool and to revitalise where in this region. That UNCTAD set-up will be have the things required strategy. is what I am looking to be very different than what to do that,” the Senator “It is my view that the able to see,” Cummins said. was envisaged before stressed. (JMB) Minister of Tourism, Senator Lisa Cummins.

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Sandals’ success ‘excellent news for industry’ Advice for potential THE SANDALS Platinum team members, while at the Saint Lucia Winston Anderson Protocols of Cleanliness, which same time ensuring we protect said, “One of the key reasons landowners were introduced several months the safety of all nationals in the behind the successful imple- BARBADIANS are being told cost $300 000, you qualify for prior to the reopening of resorts territories where we operate.” mentation of the safety to have an idea of what size $400 000, which means that you across the region, have been a The Sandals Platinum protocols is the cooperation house they want construct know that you have $100 000 to tremendous success to date. Protocols of Cleanliness were demonstrated by guests in and be aware of the land work with to purchase the land Sandals Grande Antigua was established in collaboration adhering to the safety meas- laws governing the lot when and secure the home – that is the first resort to reopen on with both local and interna- ures.” setting about to a make a quite important.” June 4, followed by the reopen- tional health agencies includ- He also noted that while 9 per purchase. Meanwhile, Manager of First ing of resorts in Jamaica, the ing the World Health cent of the guests who have This advice comes from two Citizens Bank’s Broad Street Bahamas and Saint Lucia, all of Organisation (WHO), the travelled to Sandals come from senior representatives of finan- branch, Ryan Hunte, while which to date have reported Centre for Disease Control the United States, the fact is cial institution on the island. speaking about the land laws or zero cases of coronavirus inci- (CDC) and the Pan American those who travel take the ut- Both were present at the recent covenants, said these are “a key dents for both guests and team Health Organisation (PAHO), most precaution to ensure they NHC Land Fair at Deanstown part of the land” as they are your members; a testament to the and cover a myriad of touch- are healthy. Heights, St. James. guide on what can or cannot be foresight and strength of the points from arrival to depar- “You must understand that Speaking to The Barbados done on the lot. safety measures which have ture. no one from the United States Advocate, Senior Loans Officer “For those who don’t know been adopted. The Sandals Chairman noted will leave the highest standard with the Barbados Public what covenants are, they are ba- According to Sandals that it was critical that tourism of health care and superior Workers’ Co-operative Credit sically rules and regulations Chairman, the Hon. Mr.Gordon stakeholders find ways to inno- facilities in their own country if Union Limited at the Belmont with respect to building. For in- ‘Butch’ Stewart OJ, CD, Hon vate and adapt in the new nor- they have not made sure they Road branch, Glenn Belgrave, stance, in this area I understand LLD, this is not only encourag- mal that exists today. are in good health. Most US explained why it is important the property you are building ing news for guests travelling to He added,“I believe all stake- citizens would not run the persons are aware of what size must be of a value of more than Sandals in the future, but also holders must do what is neces- risk of having to seek medical home they want to build before- $250 000, so that would be a key for the tourism sector as a sary to help revive the tourism attention outside of the hand. consideration when you are look- whole. sector so that the entire com- United States, so you find that “When it comes to looking for ing at purchasing a lot here. You He said,“This is a strong mes- munity – farmers, tour opera- most of the guests who come land as an individual, you would have to ensure that you can ac- sage and excellent news for the tors, taxi drivers and service here have ensured they are not have to know location wise what tually qualify for that. Then you industry, as we work toward providers, to all those who de- only negative for COVID 19, but you want. In terms of the lot size must also ensure you have getting the vital tourism sector pend on it are able to earn and in very good health,” Anderson generally, I would tell people to enough space in terms of buying back up and running in the take care of themselves and said. consider what size house you power to be able to make a good Caribbean. I applaud the their families. We are proud Plans are under way to want to build because that deter- purchase…When you look at tremendous work that went that Sandals is once more eventually reopen Sandals mines how much you can spend your income, you have to ensure into ensuring that we deliver helping to lead the way to Barbados, Sandals Regency La or you should spend on land.” that you also have enough buy- the very best in terms of safety recovery.” Toc in Saint Lucia as well as He added,“For example, if you ing power to be able to afford the for both our guests and our Managing Director of Sandals Beaches Turks and Caicos. know that your house is going to lots.” (MG) Barbadian children learning about Venezuelan drums A JOINT musical project has been launched between the Centre for Hybrid Studies of Bridgetown and the Venezuelan drumming group “Herencia Patarrumba”. The project consists of the teaching of Venezuelan drum- ming to the children and youth currently taking part in the Signal to Noise Communication Camp offered by the Centre for Hybrid Studies, led by Dr. Dereck Murray and Carnelia Alleyne, at the Old Spirit Bond building in Bridgetown. The five-week course, taught by the renowned Venezuelan musician and leader of the Herencia Patarrumba group, Manuel Moreno, is offered online, and it covers particular aspects of Venezuelan drum- ming musical culture, particu- larly from the coastal regions of Aragua, Carabobo and La Guaira, in northern Venezuela. This alliance is part of the efforts of the Venezuelan Embassy to Barbados, along Venezuelan drumming being taught to children and youth currently taking part in the Signal to Noise Communication Camp, with the Pan-African movement offered by the Centre for Hybrid Studies, led by Dr. Dereck Murray and Carnelia Alleyne, at the Old Spirit Bond building in Bridgetown. and organisations. Master Moreno said that training and direct contact and community experience and knowledge through the sen- and Venezuela closer together this experience of distance with distance learning, while through the past 21 years, sory and ancestral journey of through culture and music; learning begins in Barbados but maintaining our essence, which in turn has translated Afro-Venezuelan and multipur- thus, reaffirming both countries’ aims to reach other Caribbean which aspires to feel and live into the consolidation of what is pose percussion, under Moreno’s African roots, heritage and his- countries in a journey to our the traditional Venezuelan known today as the Herencia own methodology. tory. African roots. drum and the Afro- School, a space for training, re- The Venezuelan Charge “Our goal is to replicate this “We want to continue to con- contemporary one,” said search and interpretation of the d’Affaires to Barbados, Mr. Ál- initiative in other community nect with other peoples, which is Maestro Moreno. drum, based on an educational varo Sánchez Cordero, added centres and schools across why we are opening the com- The Herencia Group has gen- experience that aims at the de- that this wonderful project Barbados,” concluded Sánchez pass of organic, face-to-face erated a solid artistic, cultural velopment of capacities, skills brings the people of Barbados Cordero.

6 • Tuesday August 25, 2020 The Barbados Advocate Comprehensive care systems needed in recovery efforts THE Economic ple who need it and guar- pandemic, and to build and unable to exercise Commission for Latin anteeing the rights of the back with greater equal- their economic and social America and the people who provide it, they ity,leaving no one behind,” rights,” María Noel Vaeza Caribbean (ECLAC) said. Alicia Bárcena stressed. stated. and the United Nations Their comments came “This crisis is excep- In addition to analyzing Entity for Gender during a recent webinar tional and demands pro- the importance of care sys- Equality and the where a document enti- found changes and the ex- tems in the region, the re- Empowerment of tled “Care in Latin pansion of social protec- port raises the visibility of Women (UN Women) re- America and the tion, which entails new so- the effects that the pan- cently called for gov- Caribbean during the cial contracts. It is time to demic has had in this ernments in the region COVID-19. Towards com- take public investment in area, along with the meas- to put care at the cen- prehensive systems to health and job creation ures implemented in the ter of their response ef- strengthen response and with a gender and rights- framework of the response forts to COVID-19. recovery,” was launched. based approach seriously. to COVID-19 in some Alicia Bárcena, “The COVID-19 crisis Investment in care poli- countries, and it offers a ECLAC’s Executive must be transformed into cies generates a triple div- series of policy recommen- Secretary,and María Noel an opportunity to idend since, in addition to dations to address the care Vaeza, Regional Director strengthen care policies in contributing to people’s crisis in the current con- of UN Women for the the region, using a sys- well-being, it enables the text. Americas and the temic and comprehensive direct and indirect cre- The recommendations Caribbean both acknowl- approach. This means in- ation of quality employ- made by the two organi- edged that comprehensive corporating all the popula- ment and facilitates zations include measures care systems can become a tions that need care and women’s participation in such as ensuring that care real driver of the region’s generating synergy with the workforce, which leads services are considered to socioeconomic recovery, economic, employment, to revenue returning to be a priority, making sure which leaves no one be- health, education and so- the State via taxes and they can be carried out hind. Governments in cial protection policies, on contributions and to safely during periods of Latin America and the the basis of promoting so- greater income for people. confinement; expanding Executive Secretary of the Economic Commission Caribbean can put care at cial and gender co-respon- If governments do not the protection of people for Latin America and the Caribbean (ECLAC), the center, by creating in- sibility. This is the only take seriously the need to who perform both paid Alicia Bárcena. centive and recovery pack- way to successfully face strengthen care systems and unpaid care work; in- ages, promoting compre- the diverse consequences with co-responsibility,this vesting in care infrastruc- save time; and integrating plementation of macroeco- hensive systems that en- and economic and social crisis may leave many ture and in technology and the care economy into the nomic policies, among oth- sure access to care for peo- impacts caused by the women out of the economy transport systems that planning, design and im- ers. (PR/RSM) Government focused on roads reinstatement and improvement GOVERNMENT is set to and Eastmont both in St. mum regarding those de- shortly announce a policy John. tails as well. decision as it relates to “In any event we have The Minister’s remarks reinstatement of roads to restore the roads, es- came as he acknowledged after street works are pecially for example the poor state of the road completed. Massiah Street [St. network in the con- Word of this has come John], we are going to re- stituency, and alluded from the recently ap- store the roads. that while the Ministry pointed Minister of Obviously it takes money cannot fix every road in Transport, Works and and time, but that is our need of repair, they will Water Resources, Ian commitment,” he af- endeavour to fix as many Gooding-Edghill, who firmed. as they can. while announcing the in- His comments came as Gooding-Edghill added, tention of his Ministry, he said that Government “...We recognise that stopped short of provid- intends to execute a road prior to 2018 the road in- ing details on the pro- improvement pro- frastructure, what we posed policy.The Minister gramme, which will in- found was really inade- was speaking last week clude roads in St. John as quate and really unjust after taking media per- well. to the people of St. John”. sonnel on an extensive “You would appreciate With that in mind, he tour of work being under- that the Government con- said his ministry will taken by the Barbados tinues to maintain roads, work hand in hand with Water Authority in re- St. John has benefitted the Minister in the spect of the Vineyard from a couple roads, like Ministry of Water Water Augmentation most of Barbados. We Resources and Member of Project, which in addition have a major road works Parliament for St. John, to Vineyard, includes programme that we will Charles Griffith, to get Mount Pleasant, St. announce shortly,” he much needed road works Philip; Massiah Street said while remaining done in the area. (JRT)

The Barbados Advocate Tuesday August 25, 2020 • 7 WHO cautious on COVID-19 plasma as US issues emergency authorization THE World Health eases, has emerged as the those who are suffering so far, inconclusive. talized patients, while an- plasma’s efficacy, there Organization on latest political flashpoint from severe active infec- “At the moment, it’s still other, pooled analysis were also potential safety Monday was cautious in the race to find thera- tions in hopes they will re- very low-quality evidence,” showed it can lower the risks that must be vetted. about endorsing the pies for COVID-19. cover more quickly. Swaminathan told a news risk of death. “There are a number of use of recovered The US Food & Drug Soumya Swaminathan, conference. “So we recom- One challenge, side effects,”Aylward said, COVID-19 patients’ Administration (FDA) on WHO chief scientist, said mend that convalescent Swaminathan added, was ranging from mild fevers plasma to treat those Sunday authorized its use only a few clinical trials of plasma is still an experi- plasma’s variability, since to severe lung injuries or who are ill, saying evi- after President Donald convalescent plasma have mental therapy, it should it is drawn from many dif- circulatory overload. “For dence it works remains Trump blamed the agency produced results, and the continue to be evaluated ferent people, producing a that reason, the clinical “low quality” even as for impeding the roll-out evidence, at least so far, in well-designed ran- product that is less-stan- trial results are extremely the United States is- of vaccines and therapeu- has not been convincing domised clinical trials.” dardized than monoclonal important.” sued emergency au- tics for political reasons. enough to endorse it be- Evidence is conflicting: antibodies crafted in the The US National thorization for such The technique involves yond use as an experimen- One Chinese study lab. Institutes of Health this therapies. taking antibody-rich tal therapy. While a few showed plasma from peo- World Health month announced it was So-called convalescent plasma from patients who trials have showed some ple who have recovered Organization senior ad- giving several million dol- plasma, which has long have recovered from benefit, she said, they have from coronavirus failed to viser Bruce Aylward lars toward a mid-stage been used to treat dis- COVID-19 and giving it to been small and their data, make a difference in hospi- added that beyond convalescent plasma trial. Zambia commends Chinese CDC for building capacity in COVID-19 testing THE Zambian govern- (WHO). ment on Saturday com- He said the government mended the Chinese will continue collaborat- Center for Disease ing with the partners in Control and order to boost testing ca- Prevention(Chinese CDC) pacity following increased for helping build the ca- cases being recorded in pacity of laboratories to the country. test for COVID-19. According to him, the Minister of Health capacity to test has been Chitalu Chilufya said the hampered by global chal- Chinese CDC was among lenges such as problems global partners that have in the aviation sector as been key in boosting the well as manufacturing ca- capacity of laboratories to pacity which has been out- Li Jie (R), Chinese Ambassador to Zambia, hands over medical materials to Davies Mwila, secretary- test for COVID-19. stripped by demand. general of Zambia's governing party, during a donation ceremony in Lusaka, capital of Zambia, on June Speaking during a daily He further said the gov- 30, 2020. (Xinhua/Martin Mbangweta) COVID-19 update, the ernment intends to incor- health minister named porate laboratories from the other partners as the the private sector in order diagnostic equipment will firmed cases in the last 24 from 785 tests done. ing the total recoveries to American CDC, African to ramp up the testing ca- soon ease. hours, bringing the cumu- The country also 9,942 while two deaths CDC and the World pacity and hoped that the Meanwhile, the country lative cases to 10,831. The recorded 505 recoveries in were recorded, bringing Health Organization supply chain for testing recorded 204 new con- new cases were picked the last 24 hours, bring- the total deaths to 279. China’s steel output hits record in July on strong domestic demand CHINA’S steel sector reg- a year before to reach year to 116.89 million steel in the downstream million tonnes. duction will decline in istered record high out- 93.36 million tonnes in tonnes, the CISA data industry is expected to Yet, the increasing sup- 2020 with solid growth in put last month on surging July, with a daily output showed. continue to grow, a report ply has not been able to China offset by a steep domestic demand due of 3.01 million tonnes, ac- Affected by COVID-19, from the CISA said. meet the rising demand. fall in the rest of the to a flurry of infrastruc- cording to the China Iron major steelmakers suf- China’s largest steel- The country’s imports of world, said Anglo- ture projects, industry and Steel Association fered a revenue loss of maker China Baowu steel materials in July Australian mining giant data showed, as the coun- (CISA). over five percent in the Steel Group announced tripled to 2.61 million BHP in its full-year earn- try introduced massive The output of pig iron first quarter, while profits on Friday its acquisition tonnes from a year ago, ings report released on stimulus measures to gained nearly 8.8 percent slumped by more than of a 51 percent stake in and imports from India Tuesday, as China will be help the economy recover year on year to 78.18 mil- half. Taiyuan Iron & Steel and South Korea saw the only major economy from the COVID-19 out- lion tonnes in July, while As macro policies sup- (Group) Co Ltd as part of particularly big rises. to grow this year while break. that of rolled steel surged porting growth consoli- its efforts to become a China has emerged as a developed economies will Crude steel output rose by roughly 9.9 percent date economic recovery global steel leader with welcome buyer. not start to recover until by about 9.1 percent from from the same period last momentum, demand for an annual output of 100 Global crude steel pro- 2021.

8 • Tuesday August 25, 2020 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 Main Canadian opposition party picks Take care new leader to challenge PM Trudeau OTTAWA – Canada’s least one of three opposi- cut taxes. but they have lost ground main opposition tion parties to stay in Frank Graves of polling recently amid an ethics Conservative Party on power, and a crucial confi- firm Ekos said O’Toole scandal involving Monday elected Erin dence vote on the would need to rely on the Trudeau and his former of our new O’Toole, a former cabinet government’s COVID-19 fact that centre-left voters finance minister. minister and armed forces economic recovery plan in Canada can choose Liberals would get veteran, to be its new is expected in late between four parties. 36.4% of the votes if an leader and the primary September. “My guess is that he election were held today, buses challenger to Liberal “The Conservative theoretically has the same with the Conservatives on JUST recently, we have heard that the Prime Minister Justin Party will be ready for the available constituency in 29.9%, according to the deployment of thirty-three brand new electric Trudeau. next election and we will Quebec and Ontario that CBC’s poll tracker, an buses, along with the fifty-nine units operating in O’Toole, 47, replaces win the next election,” propelled Stephen Harper aggregate of recent the Transport Augmentation Programme and the Andrew Scheer, who failed O’Toole said in his to success,” he said by surveys. current diesel fleet, will significantly increase bus to unseat Trudeau in an acceptance speech, deliv- email. O’Toole must boost sup- availability and ease the difficulties that election last year even ered early in the morning The Liberals quickly ac- port in urban centres such commuters currently face in obtaining transport, though his centre-left after hours of technical cused O’Toole of “wanting as Toronto,Vancouver and on a daily basis. Liberals had been delays. to take Canada back- Montreal, which were Word of this came from Minister of Transport, weakened by political O’Toole describes him- ward”. Liberal strongholds in the Works and Water Resources, Ian Gooding Edghill scandals. self as a “true blue This, it said in a state- past two national as the new fleet of electric buses were put into O’Toole’s main task is to Conservative” and has ment to supporters, elections. operation, after arriving on the island on July 8, woo voters in the populous vowed to “put Canada “would mean making In his speech, O’Toole 2020 in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic and provinces of Ontario and first” while helping fami- harmful cuts to services reached out to left-lean- being removed from the Barbados Port on July 10 Quebec, which together lies and the economy re- that Canadians count on, ing voters, saying there to be inspected, weighed and licensed. account for 59% of seats cover from the coron- rolling back our work to was room for them in the Minister Ian Gooding Edghill meanwhile has in the House of Commons, avirus crisis. fight climate change, party. urged the travelling public to take care of the and largely shunned the He beat out the better weakening Canada’s gun The son of a retired new buses, which come at a cost of $45 million. party’s platform in 2015 known Peter MacKay, control laws, and much Ontario politician, O’Toole He says Barbadians should treat them like their and 2019 votes. who was a high-profile more”. was first elected in 2012 own; enjoy the ride, protect and care for them. Darrell Bricker, chief ex- member of former Trudeau will face at and served as veterans af- Indeed, the buses are luxurious. Passengers can ecutive officer of Ipsos Conservative Prime least two confidence votes fairs minister from ride in air-conditioned comfort, access WiFi Reid, said by email that Minister Stephen this year but looks set to February to November services and the disabled are also accommodated O’Toole’s win “gets the Harper’s government survive with support 2015. on these new electric buses. Conservatives on track from 2006 to 2015. from the left-leaning He joined the Royal To date, we have heard that the buses will not to mount a serious threat O’Toole ran on a more New Democratic Party Canadian Air Force at 18, only aid Government in attaining key goals in its to the Trudeau Liberals,” right-wing platform than (NDP). working as a helicopter National Energy Policy, but they will aid in particular the fact MacKay, promising to Support for the Liberals navigator before transfer- Government in keeping its commitment to he comes from Ontario. defund the Canadian surged as the government ring to the Canadian achieve sustainable energy by 2030. It has also While there is no elec- Broadcasting Corp (CBC), spent hundreds of billions Forces reserves. He then been noted by the new Transport Minister, that tion looming, Trudeau the public broadcaster, of dollars in emergency trained and practised as significant cost savings are now anticipated with needs the support of at crack down on crime and aid during the pandemic, a lawyer. the rolling out of the new fleet. It is anticipated he said, that there will be significant savings in fuel costs and maintenance costs, coupled with a reduction in carbon emissions, as the electric buses do not carry as many moving parts and Belarus arrests opposition figures, calls are fume free. He also noted that based on information provided by the Transport Board, had the Government purchased thirty-three in Nobel laureate after mass protests diesel buses instead of electric buses, the fuel cost to operate the diesel units would be $264 000 per MINSK/MOSCOW – The any demonstrations the physical availability of prize, is a member of the month or $3.16 million per year. authorities in Belarus in Minsk. But tens of banknotes, and did not Council, which was set up Given that the buses will help to replace a arrested two leading thousands took to the signal liquidity problems. with the stated aim of number of those put out of commission due to opposition figures on streets on Sunday in A spokesman for the promoting a peaceful their age, Barbadians must be encouraged not to Monday and called a one of the biggest demon- Coordination Council, an handover of authority deface, damage or destroy any aspect of these Nobel laureate in for ques- strations since the opposition body set up last and comprises dozens of new ones. If push comes to shove, there should be tioning, a day after thou- election, and dispersed week, told Reuters two of public figures including harsh penalties for those who damage them in sands of people defied the peacefully. its highest profile mem- the former head of any way. Barbadians have suffered long enough army to march demand- In a sign of the peril to bers, Olga Kovalkova and the main state drama in not having an adequate bus service and now ing the downfall of an already shaky econ- Sergei Dylevsky,had been theatre. they should be able to reap some of the sweets, all president Alexander omy, several banking detained on Monday The government has whilst paying their dues to ensure that the buses Lukashenko. sources told Reuters most near a factory entrance. launched a criminal inves- are well maintained. Two weeks after an banks had effectively run Separately, Belarusian tigation, calling the In many international countries, the bus election which his oppo- out of foreign currency to Nobel laureate author Council an illegal attempt service is reliable and bus rides are enjoyable for nents say he rigged, meet surging demand Svetlana Alexievich has to seize power. Many those visiting the country. Many persons who Lukashenko has shown from residents trying been called in for leading opposition figures have visited the United Kingdom for example, little sign of bringing a to sell the Belarusian rou- questioning by state are in jail or have fled the will tell you about the excellent bus service halt to the demonstra- ble. Queues have become investigators over a country. provided there, as there is a system in place to tions, the biggest threat common at exchange criminal case against the “Belarus has changed allow commuters to track when the buses will to his 26-year-old rule. points. Council, the spokesman and authorities will arrive and most of them are well kept. It is now The president, who has A board member at the said, and is due to meet have to talk to us,” one of our turn to work to ensure that we get our bus called the protesters Belarus central bank told them tomorrow. the council members, service up to scratch and make it the envy “rats”, said last week he Reuters the issue was a Alexievich, who won the Maria Kolesnikova, told amongst those in the Caribbean. We certainly can ordered police to put down technical one involving 2015 Nobel literature reporters. now boast of having the largest fleet of electric buses in the Caribbean region and we should be Telephone: 467-2000 News Fax: 434-1000 News Editor: Dorian Bryan Executive Editor: Allison Downes E-mail Address: [email protected] Business Editor: Jewel Brathwaite General Manager: Sandra Clarke able to boast in the years to come, that those Sports Editor: Corey Greaves Assistant Managing Director: Sean Eteen amongst this fleet and the others to come Website: www.barbadosadvocate.com Publisher: Sir Anthony Bryan on stream, are kept in good condition. @The Barbados Advocate @barbadosadvocate The Barbados Advocate Tuesday August 25, 2020 • 9 Facebook agrees to pay France 106m euros in back taxes FACEBOOK has agreed The social networking He added that Facebook to pay the French giant did not share details accepted the fact it might government 106 million of the tax dispute, but have to pay more tax in euros (US$125 million, France has been pushing Europe “in different places £95.7 million) in back tech companies to pay under a new framework” taxes to settle a dispute more tax inside the coun- going forward, and backed over revenues earned try where it is generated. plans by think tank the in the country. Other tech giants like Organisation for Economic T he payment covers the Google,Apple and Amazon Co-operation and Develop- Facebook has agreed to pay the French government 106 million euros in back last decade of its French have reached similar ment (OECD) to find a taxes and 8.42 million euros in taxes on revenues in France for 2020. operations from 2009. agreements with the global solution to how to The social networking French tax authorities. tax tech companies. year in April and in The UK government im- ministers told the US giant has also agreed to Facebook said that since November. plemented its own tax on Treasury Secretary, pay 8.46 million euros in 2018, it had changed its New digital taxes In response to France technology firms in April. Steven Mnuchin, that the taxes on revenues in sales structure so that Facebook has been accused delaying the new tax, the The Digital Services Tax pandemic had increased France for 2020 – 50% “income from advertisers of not paying its fair share US said it would not im- (DST) requires digital the need for such levies. more than in 2019. supported by our teams in of tax in the countries pose retaliatory tariffs on services operating in the “The current Covid-19 “We pay the taxes we France is registered in this where it operates. $2.4 billion (£1.8bn) of UK to pay a 2% tax in con- crisis has confirmed the owe in every market we country”. Last year, France an- French goods, including nection to social media need to deliver a fair and operate,” said a Facebook According to the BBC nounced a new digital champagne and cheese. services, internet search consistent allocation of spokeswoman. Facebook paid a tax rate services tax on multina- The OECD is working on engines and online mar- profit made by multina- “We take our tax obliga- in France of 38% in 2019, tional technology firms, a multilateral agreement ketplaces. tionals operating without - tions seriously and work which is above the but in January,the country on how tech giants should HM Treasury has or with little – physical closely with tax authorities statutory income tax rate said it would delay the tax be taxed by governments. stressed that the tax will taxable presence,” the let- around the world to of 33.3%. until the end of 2020. In the UK, Facebook remain in place until a ter said. ensure compliance with all In February, Facebook The new tax would have paid just £28.5 million in global solution to taxing “The pandemic has ac- applicable tax laws and to boss Mark Zuckerberg said required global tech giants corporation tax in 2018, de- tech giants is agreed. celerated a fundamental resolve any disputes, as we he recognised the public’s to make tax payments spite generating a record In June, Chancellor transformation in con- have done with the French anger over the amount of equivalent to 3% of their £1.65 billion in British Rishi Sunak and finance sumption habits and tax authorities.” tax paid by tech giants. French revenues twice a sales. ministers in France, Italy increased the use of digital and Spain signed a letter services, consequently saying that tech giants, reinforcing digital busi- like Google, Amazon and ness models’ dominant Delta doubles cabin cleaners in ‘pit stop’ revamp Facebook, need “to pay position and increasing CHICAGO – Delta Air After cleaners spray ness of its cleaning pro- example, is testing ultravi- their fair share of tax”. their revenue at the Lines (DAL.N) has dou- with disinfectant and wipe gramme. The plan is to olet sanitation deployed by In the letter,obtained by expense of more tradi- bled its staffing to handle down high-touch surfaces, buy the tests for all of its drones and hand-held the BBC, the four finance tional businesses.” revamped pre-flight “pit a flight attendant and gate global airport bases, wands for airport and stops” for deeper cleaning agent walk the cabin though details are still aircraft surfaces. Delta is and wants to ensure that together to inspect. If the being developed. rolling out antimicrobial tray tables and restroom cabin is not up to par, they Among large US LED light technology by BANK RATES door handles are germ-free call back the cleaners. rivals, American Airlines Vital Vio in all its aircraft Commercial bank rates to the public at the close of with a new testing process, “Even if that means tak- (AAL.O) said it has dou- restrooms that will contin- business yesterday by the Central Bank of Barbados. an executive told Reuters. ing a delay to the flight,” bled the strength of its uously prevent the growth Airlines’ efforts to reas- said Medeiros, who is cabin cleaning crews but of bacteria, fungi, mould Valid for August 25 2020 sure travellers of their among managers who re- has not had to add extra and yeast. Notes: safety during the pan- ceive daily cleanliness re- time to its turns given The airline is also in Currency Buying Selling demic have spurred a be- ports in their inbox based lighter passenger loads talks with Boeing Co Belizean Dollar 1.00000 1.00000 hind-the-scenes scramble on customer surveys taken and fewer scheduled (BA.N) and Airbus SE Canadian Dollar 1.49204 1.53618 to complete the enhanced after every flight. flights. (AIR.PA) on developing East Caribbean $ 0.73704 0.74445 cleaning that they are “As important as (being) United Airlines (UAL.O) touchless restrooms and is Euro 2.30967 2.42693 promising without sacrific- on-time is to our company, said it has added some studying a UV light that Pound Sterling 2.55824 2.66596 ing turnaround times,a we know that cleanliness, extra time to its cleaning would sterilise lavatories United States Dollar 1.98000 2.02857 cornerstone of profitabil- particularly in this envi- process but not workers when they are not in use, Demand/Sight: ity, once more passengers ronment but also going given the lighter loads. Medeiros said. Currency Buying Selling take to the skies. forward, will be just as Southwest Airlines Last week Delta said it Belizean Dollar 0.99688 1.00313 Canadian Dollar 1.50054 1.53483 “We’ve done quite a lot of important,” he said. (LUV.N), whose low-cost would continue blocking East Caribbean Dollar 0.73843 0.74306 change to our turn pro- Delta’s average clean model depends on quick middle seats through Euro 2.34356 2.39199 cess,” the head of Delta’s time for its domestic fleet turns, has not added January 6. Southwest is Guyana Dollar 0.00942 0.00948 new Global Cleanliness di- is now 20 minutes, up from staffing and said this limiting seating capacity Pound Sterling 2.59577 2.64942 vision Mike Medeiros said 10 mins to 15 mins previ- month it was scaling back through October, while United States Dollar 1.99000 2.02768 in an interview detailing ously depending on the some pre-flight cleaning American and United are Telegraphic Transfer the airline’s strategy for aircraft size, but it aims to with a view to preserving selling all seats. Beyond Currency Buying Selling “turns” – the time a plane speed up the procedure an average 45-minute turn the jet, Delta is looking Belizean Dollar 0.99688 1.00313 spends on the ground to protect its turn times once its schedule ramps at bipolar ionisation to Canadian Dollar 1.50338 1.53483 between flights. once schedules are heavier up. It is still using an elec- improve air filtration at its East Caribbean Dollar 0.73843 0.74306 Euro 2.34797 2.39199 Depending on the air- by adding resources. trostatic and an anti-mi- airport facilities,including Guyana Dollar 0.00942 0.00948 craft’s size, Delta is deploy- To verify levels of crobial spray that kill jetways.Airplanes already Pound Sterling 2.60066 2.64942 ing at least eight pre-flight cleanliness, Delta is viruses and shield surfaces use hospital-grade HEPA United States Dollar 1.99375 2.02768 cabin cleaners, up from purchasing ATP test kits for 30 days, as well as a that refresh air every two three to five previously, that measure the amount broad-spectrum disinfec- to four minutes.“We’re not INDICATIVE RATES FOR SOME REGIONAL and has adopted a new “pit of bacteria on airplane and tant for lavatories and tray afraid of adding costs to CURRENCIES AS ADVISED BY THE stop mentality” based on airport surfaces. The kits tables before every flight, the business, but it has to RESPECTIVE CENTRAL BANKS industrial engineering cannot test for COVID-19. but is not wiping down add value,” said Medeiros. N.B.: These rates are not meant to be used for trading. studies into the extra It has already purchased seat belts or arm rests. “If people are fearful or BDS$ Guyana Dollar 0.00945 resources required for 30 of the hand-held units, All of the airlines are uncomfortable, travel Jamaica Dollar 0.01328 cleaning each plane type, which cost about $1 000 eyeing new cleaning won’t come back in the T&T Dollar 0.29726 he said. each, to test the effective- technology. United, for near term.” 10 • Tuesday August 25, 2020 The Barbados Advocate

COVID-19 survivors are losing their hair – here is why ACTRESS Alyssa Milano took to Hair loss among ‘long-haulers’ loss, and that’s from a place of already the body goes into lockdown mode and social media earlier this month Milano isn’t the only COVID-19 being busy dealing with hair disorders,” only focuses on essential functions. to reveal a lesser-known effect survivor who is now experiencing hair said Engelman. “It’s not yet documented Hair growth is not as essential as other of COVID-19: hair loss. loss. On the Survivor Corps Facebook on major medical sites as a symptom, functions, so you end up with hair On a video posted on Twitter, the group, there are dozens of posts about but patients show me their positive test shedding,” explained Dr.. Susan “Charmed” star showed large clumps hair loss among people who’ve recov- results.” Massick, a dermatologist at the Ohio of strands coming out of her brush after ered from COVID-19 and still have State University Wexner Medical running it through her wet hair. lingering effects months later, also Stress may be to blame Center. “This is my hair loss from COVID-19. known as “long-haulers.” There’s no evidence yet that the novel Stress-induced telogen effluvium is Wear a damn mask,” said Milano, who A survey created by the group’s coronavirus itself directly causes hair typically diagnosed through the process recently tested positive for coronavirus founder, Diana Berrent, revealed that loss. Instead, doctors believe that the of elimination of other potential causes antibodies after having symptoms of the more than a third of the 1 700 respon- physical and emotional stress that of hair loss. Doctors may do a blood test disease in April. dents say they’ve had hair loss after accompanies a case of COVID-19 can to rule out a thyroid issue or nutritional While the Centers for Disease enduring COVID-19. lead to a reversible hair loss condition deficiency, both of which can also cause Control and Prevention (CDC) does Dr. Dendy Engelman, a dermatologist called telogen effluvium. hair loss. not include hair loss on its list of at Manhattan Dermatology & Cosmetic The condition is known to occur a few They may also look at what’s been COVID-19 symptomsTrusted Source, Surgery, said she started seeing an months after a stressful eventTrusted going on in a patient’s life over the last doctors say there’s compelling evidence uptick in patients with hair loss about Source such as emotional distress, few months to nail down the stressful that it can be a long-term effect from six weeks after the initial stay-at-home major surgery, or high fever. It shifts event that triggered the condition, such the illness. orders were implemented in New York more of a person’s hair to the telogen, or as a hospitalisation from COVID-19. Here’s what we know so far about in mid-March. resting phase, of the hair growth cycle, “We want to make sure we’re reliev- COVID-19 and hair loss. “There’s been at least a 25 percent which ultimately leads to losing hair. ing whatever the stressor is,” said increase in people coming in with hair “When there’s a shock to the system, Massick. US allows emergency use of blood plasma treatment for coronavirus patients THE US Food and Drug Administration University. Nearly 5.7 million cases (FDA) has given emergency authorisa- have also been confirmed nationwide. tion to use plasma to treat Covid The country has had more confirmed patients. cases and deaths than anywhere else The technique uses antibody-rich in the world. blood plasma from people who’ve recov- ered from the disease and has already Does plasma treatment work? been applied to 70 000 people in the The FDA had already approved the use US – in trials or for the gravely ill. of plasma transfusions on coronavirus The FDA says initial trials indicate it patients under certain conditions. is safe, although more are needed to It has now given the treatment “emer- prove effectiveness. gency use authorisation”, rather than Several experts have questioned the full approval, saying that early research robustness of studies into its use. suggests blood plasma can decrease The FDA said early evidence suggests blood plasma can decrease mortality and The announcement came a day after mortality and improve patient health if improve the health of patients when administered in the first three days of their President Donald Trump accused the it is administered within the first three hospitalisation. FDA of impeding the rollout of vaccines days of admittance to hospital. and therapeutics for political reasons, However, more trials are needed to stead that the plasma treatment had gling to fight off the pandemic virus and on the eve of the Republican prove its effectiveness. been “proven to reduce mortality by might get protection from a transfusion National Convention, where he will The agency said it had concluded it 35%”. of antibody-rich plasma from someone launch his campaign to win a second was safe after reviewing the results of Several experts, including Dr. who has successfully recovered from term in the White House. 20 000 patients who had received the Anthony Fauci, a member of the White Covid-19. “This is what I’ve been looking treatment so far. House’s coronavirus task force, have Convalescent plasma has been used forward to doing for a long time,” the The FDA said people under the age of expressed reservations about the ro- to successfully treat other diseases, president told reporters on Sunday. 80 who were not on a respirator and re- bustness of studies so far. including Ebola. “I’m pleased to make a truly historic ceived plasma containing high levels of It is generally well-tolerated, but announcement in our battle against the antibodies had a 35% better survival Balance of risks unwanted effects can occur, including China virus that will save countless rate a month after the treatment than Many countries are using plasma as a harmful allergic reactions. lives.” those who had received plasma with a coronavirus therapy, but it’s not yet A recent UK analysis said it re- Trump described the procedure as a low level of antibodies. clear how effective the treatment is. mained “very uncertain” whether powerful therapy, as he appealed to “It appeared that the product is safe The decision by the US FDA to grant plasma was beneficial for people Americans to come forward to donate and we’re comfortable with that and we emergency use is a balance of risks. It admitted to hospital with Covid-19. plasma if they had recovered from continue to see no concerning safety sig- says, based on the evidence so far, Trials are ongoing to understand Covid-19. nals,” said Peter Marks, director of the convalescent plasma may lessen the precisely which patients might benefit More than 176 000 people have died FDA’s Center for Biologics Evaluation severity or shorten the length of Covid- and by how much. from coronavirus since the start of the and Research. 19 illness. Experts want “gold standard” evi- outbreak in the United States, accord- In his own comments, Trump did not Certainly, sick coronavirus patients dence to inform treatment decisions and ing to a tally by Johns Hopkins use such nuanced language, saying in- whose own immune systems are strug- gathering that data will take time. The Barbados Advocate Tuesday August 25, 2020 • 11 Usain Bolt in quarantine after COVID-19 test KINGSTON, Jamaica — mation to see what is the pro- friends who have come in con- Retired sprint star Usain tocol and how I should go about tact with him to self quaran- Bolt says he is awaiting the quarantining myself,” Bolt tine. results of a COVID-19 test said. Friday’s party was well and has placed himself in He urged Jamaicans to stay attended by a host of celebrities self-quarantine. safe. including international football In a video posted to social players Raheem Sterling media yesterday, Bolt said he Big birthday bash who plays for EPL team got tested on Saturday in Sources say the eight-time Manchester City, and Leon preparation to leave the island Olympic games gold medallist, Bailey who plays for German for a business trip. who celebrated his 34th birth- Bundesliga team Bayer He noted that he is not cur- day on Friday with a lavish Leverkusen. rently experiencing any symp- party in Kingston, was due out toms; however, he has placed of the island yesterday,but now In this screengrab of a video himself in quarantine while he that trip has been put on hold posted by Usain Bolt on Twitter, awaits the results of the test. pending the outcome of the he addresses reports that he “I am going to quarantine test. has contracted the coronavirus. myself and wait on the confir- Bolt also urged all of his

Jamaica PM Suriname records suspends campaigning another death KINGSTON, Jamaica — Health Minister Dr Christopher Tufton says Prime Minister Andrew Holness has from coronavirus suspended his own political PARAMARIBO, Suriname — policeman who was having a campaigning because of the The death toll from the coron- drink with others in a bar. A COVID-19 crisis. avirus (COVID-19) continues total lockdown will again apply Dr Tufton said this was to re- to rise in Suriname after the from August 28-30. duce the potential for the fur- Dutch-speaking Caribbean In Guyana, there were 30 ther spread of the virus. Community (Caricom) country new cases pushing the total to “He has indicated that based recorded its 58th death since 955. There have been 31 on what is happening with the March on Sunday. deaths. COVID numbers and also the Officials said that the death Health Minister Dr Frank risks associated with cam- is the 28th during a two-week Anthony said that he expects paigning, that... he is suspend- period, as the country had more new cases to be confirmed ing his own campaign activi- recorded up to 30 deaths on in the coming days. ties. And he will be asking the August 10. “”It is going to go up more be- country Suriname has 876 active cause as we are increasing the generally, and his own politi- cases out of a total of 3,607 pos- number of tests, we are doing cal organisation, to abide by itive cases and over the past 24 so we are going to see more pos- that approach,” Dr Tufton said. hours, 38 people tested positive itives… In the past, testing was “What that would mean is for the virus, the lowest num- very restricted, there were very that persons would be engaged ber since July 31, when 30 strict criteria to do the test and in the administrative compo- cases were reported. therefore you would have had nent of preparing for an Prime Minister Andrew Holness campaigning in Mandeville two The hospitals have 145 pa- to be displaying symptoms of election day activity, but the nights ago. (PHOTO: GREGORY BENNETT) tients and 20 in various inten- COVID before you got a test,” typical approach to campaign- sive-care units. The total num- he said. ing, to meetings and motor- The prime minister has come to contain the spread of ber of people recovered is 2,673, He also noted that a large cades and so on, he will not be in for criticism, especially re- COVID-19. including 114 in the past 24 percentage of persons are engaged in those activities, and cently, when his drive-through To enable political parties hours. There are 711 positive asymptomatic. hopefully that will send a motorcade in Mandeville at- and their candidates for the persons in isolation and 685 “When we looked at what is strong message to the rest of tracted hundreds of people not September 3 General Election non-positives in quarantine. happening in other parts of the the country... that this is the masked, and not practising so- to continue campaign activities The authorities said that de- world, lots of people are asymp- responsible thing to do in order cial distancing. in communities, the prime min- spite a total lockdown of the tomatic… they are unaware be- to mitigate against the possible On Friday Holness an- ister noted that community country last weekend, police cause they have no signs or risk weeks or months down the nounced that political motor- drive-throughs would be arrested 55 people who had symptoms,” the minister line.” cades were prohibited in a bid permitted. flouted the curfews, including a added.

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High: 8:51 a.m. and 8:52 p.m. New York: 29°C Yesterday: Nil Miami: 32°C Low: 2:30 a.m. For the month: 141 mm Max: 30.3°C Toronto: 32°C and 2:22 p.m. For the year: 520.9 mm Min: 24.5°C Montreal: 26°C London: 17°C 5:47 a.m. 6:14 p.m. 12 • Tuesday August 25, 2020 The Barbados Advocate

St Lucia health authorities issue dengue fever warning CASTRIES, St Lucia – Health authori- been recorded to date in St Lucia, with lava siding and fogging. He urged house- to a mile depending on the wind direction ties yesterday warned the population to the majority of the cases being children,” holders and property owners to inspect and wind speed, so that means to estab- take all precautions to prevent the spread the ministry said. their properties at least twice a week in lish a safe zone, preventative measures of the dengue fever given the rapid onset Earlier this month, the ministry re- an effort to contain the Aedes aegypti need to be taken within a mile-wide of the rainy season. ported a “significant increase in dengue mosquito population. perimeter of one’s household,” he said. The Ministry of Health and Wellness cases on island” and continued local Ragnanan said it is necessary for the The Ministry of Health and Wellness said that dengue fever is one of the most transmission which often peaks during community to work together to prevent said dengue viral disease has an incuba- common vector-borne viral illnesses af- and after rainy seasons. local transmission of dengue fever and tion period of four to 10 days after the bite fecting humans, transmitted through the While it gave no figures, the ministry called attention to the indiscriminate of an infected mosquito. bite of the female Aedes aegypti mos- said most of the reported cases are con- dumping of garbage, which also serves as It said persons with mild dengue may quito, and to a lesser extent the Aedes centrated in the northern, central and breeding ground for the mosquito. present with fever,accompanied by rash, albopictus. eastern parts of the island. “Very often, what we find is one house- nausea/vomiting, pain behind the eye, “Four serotypes of dengue exist. Chief Environmental Health Officer hold doing all that it can by taking pre- muscle and joint pain. In its more severe However,persons receive lifelong immu- Parker Ragnanan said intervention ventative measures, but two households form, persons may progress to bleeding nity against a serotype once infected with measures being undertaken by the away, nobody cares. Mosquitoes have a from the gums or nose, vomiting blood it. Only serotypes two and three have Environmental Health Division include very long flight range; they can travel up and passing blood in the stool.

Haiti president expresses condolences Congresswoman to families following weekend rains in Brazil charged PORT AU PRINCE, Haiti – with husband’s Haitian authorities yesterday confirmed that nine people had died as Tropical Storm Laura shooting death moved away from the French- RIO DE JANEIRO – Brazilian speaking Caribbean Community Congresswoman Flordelis de Souza (Caricom) country with residents was charged with ordering the execu- in Jamaica and Cuba bracing tion of her husband, pastor Anderson themselves for up to 12 inches of do Carmo, who was shot more than rain. 30 times at their home in June 2019, The Miami-based National Hurricane according to a police statement yester- Center (NHC), in its latest bulletin, day. said that swells generated by Laura The Rio de Janeiro state police said are affecting portions of Hispaniola, a total of 11 people have been charged eastern Cuba, the southeastern in connection with the crime. Bahamas and the Turks and Caicos Souza did not immediately respond Islands. to a request for comment sent by email. It said that Laura is expected The telephone numbers for her office to produce rainfall accumulations and her lawyer were not answered. in Jamaica and Cuba of between Her Social Democratic Party (PSD) four to eight inches with maximum said in a statement her membership amounts of 12 inches, while the will be immediately suspended and, as Cayman Islands will receive maximum proceedings progress, she will be ex- amounts of up to six inches up until pelled from the party. today. As part of the probe, on Monday the The authorities in Haiti said that police served nine arrest warrants and the storm, which pounded the country 14 search warrants in the cities of Rio over the last weekend, killed five peo- A woman walks on a bridge near a house damaged by a river after the passing de Janeiro, Niterói, São Gonçalo and ple in the capital and four in the South- of Tropical Storm Laura in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, Sunday, August 23, 2020. Brasília, where the congresswoman East department, while two others are Tropical Storm Laura battered the Dominican Republic and Haiti and is heading has an apartment. missing. for a possible hit on the Louisiana coast as a hurricane, along with Tropical Police said Souza’s motive was “a “I share the sorrow of the families Storm Marco. struggle for power and her financial whose loved ones were killed on emancipation.” August 23 during the passage through from the Office for the Coordination of ices were temporarily interrupted on There is currently no arrest warrant the country of tropical storm Laura. I Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) in col- Sunday and that several hospitals for Souza, who is an elected federal urge the population to respect the in- laboration with humanitarian partners were short-staffed due to the inaccessi- deputy and as such enjoys parliamen- structions of the authorities,” President on the ground, initial information bility of roads, and the health tary immunity. Police said a copy of Jovenel Moïse said. shows that the storm has caused flood- centre in Anse-à-Pitre was reportedly the investigation, with evidence of the Prime Minister Joseph Jouthe, who is ing in four departments. flooded. charges, had been sent to the lower also the President of the National Numerous rivers were also flooded “Bad weather makes it more house of Congress. The statement said Committee for Risk and Disaster across the country. difficult to quickly restore the network she could be stripped of her parliamen- Management, expressed condolences to The authorities said that they had and electrical circuits. As a result, tary position, allowing for criminal pro- the family of a 10-year-old girl in the lo- also evacuated several communities several areas are at risk of ceedings to be pursued further. cality of Cachiman. in the Centre and Artibonite depart- being without electricity for a few Police say Carmo was killed at the ments along the banks of the Artibonite days,” the electricity company, couple’s home. At the time of his death, Flooding River. Électricité d’Haiti (EDH), said in a Souza testified to police that her hus- According to the provisional report They said telecommunication serv- statement. band had been killed during a robbery. Tobago cops say all murders for 2020 solved THE Trinidad and Tobago Police July 3rd, 2020. Deputy Commissioner of Police (Ag), “That was outstanding work Service (TTPS) is confirming that five And according to the TTPS release Mc Donald Jacob, said the decision to from the officers of all the sections in- persons have been charged with the on the matter, the charges against charge the five men with murder was as volved and I commend them murder of Aleivon Nurse, alias “Crime the five mean that all eight murders a result of painstaking and meticulous tremendously. It was a great team Boss”, which occurred at Providence in Tobago for 2020, have been investigations by various sections of the effort,” he stated in a TTPS Road, Les Coteaux, Tobago, on Friday solved. TTPS. release.

The Barbados Advocate Tuesday August 25, 2020 • 13 Merkel tells Russia to Kellyanne investigate suspected Conway resigns poisoning of Kremlin critic as senior White BERLIN – German in detail after his arrival. Chancellor Angela “Clinical findings indi- Merkel on Monday cate poisoning with a sub- House adviser called on Russia to in- stance from the group of vestigate the suspected cholinesterase inhibitors,” KELLYANNE CONWAY Mrs Conway,who is still poisoning of Russian the hospital said in a has announced that she is scheduled to speak at the opposition figure statement. resigning from her post as Republican National Alexei Navalny and “The specific substance senior adviser to US Convention on Wednesday, hold the perpetrators involved remains un- President Donald Trump. informed Mr Trump on accountable after doc- known, and a further se- In a statement, Mrs Sunday night. tors found indications ries of comprehensive Conway, 53, said she was A Republican strategist of a toxic substance in testing has been initi- stepping down at the end and veteran pollster, she his body. ated.” of August to focus on her was the first woman to Navalny, a critic of Navalny has been a children, giving them “less manage a successful US Russian President thorn in the Kremlin’s drama, more mama”. presidential campaign, Vladimir Putin, collapsed side for more than a Her husband, George, spearheading Mr Trump's on a plane in Russia last decade, exposing what he an outspoken critic of the effort in 2016. week, and he was flown to says is high-level graft president, will also be As senior counsellor at Germany for treatment on and mobilising crowds of stepping back from politi- the White House, Mrs Saturday. young protesters. cal activism. Conway acted as political The Kremlin has said it He has been repeatedly She added that her deci- adviser to President was unclear what caused detained for organising Alexei Navalny sion was “completely my Trump and maintained a Navalny to fall ill and that public meetings and ral- choice”, and that she highly influential position initial tests did not show lies and sued over his in- Europe in the past - accu- signed to alleviate symp- would announce future in the administration. he was poisoned, as his vestigations into corrup- sations that Russia has toms of Alzheimer’s and plans “in time”. In contrast, her husband aides charged. tion. He was barred from dismissed. other types of dementia. The announcement George is a co-founder of But German doctors running in a presidential Nerve gases and the so- came hours after one of The Lincoln Project - a treating Navalny at a election in 2018. Nervous system called “Novichok” group of Mrs Conway's daughters, Republican political action Berlin hospital said on The German govern- In their statement, the chemicals are also Claudia, 15, tweeted that committee working to pre- Monday that medical ex- ment said earlier that German doctors said cholinesterase inhibitors. her mother's job had “ru- vent the re-election of aminations indicated he Navalny was being Navalny was being The hospital statement ined [her] life”. President Trump in 2020. was poisoned. guarded in hospital due to treated in intensive care said that Navalny was “In light of the promi- concerns for his safety. and remained in a med- being treated with the an- nent role played by Mr. “Because one can say ically induced coma.While tidote atropine. Navalny in the political with near certainty that it his condition was serious, That is the same drug opposition in Russia, the was a poisoning attack, it was not currently life- used by British doctors to UN: Committee authorities there are now protection is necessary, threatening, they said. treat Sergei Skripal, a for- urgently called upon to in- Merkel’s chief spokesman, The outcome remained mer Russian double vestigate this crime to the Steffen Seibert, told jour- uncertain and long-term agent, and his daughter ‘on hold’ after last detail - and do so in nalists. effects, especially to the Yulia, who were poisoned full transparency,” Merkel Russia gave no immedi- nervous system, could not with a nerve agent in 2018 said in a joint statement ate reaction to the be ruled out, the state- in Salisbury,England.The three members with Foreign Minister German statements. ment added. Kremlin has repeatedly Heiko Maas. The incident could fur- Cholinesterase in- denied involvement in “Those responsible must ther strain Russia’s hibitors are a group of that and other such inci- be identified and held ac- fraught relations with its chemical compounds used dents, calling accusations test positive for countable,” Merkel added. European and NATO in everything from chem- it was responsible anti- Berlin’s Charite hospi- neighbours, who have ac- ical weapons to pesticides Russian provocations. tal said a team of doctors cused it of mounting at- designed to kill bugs, and Navalny collapsed on a COVID-19 there had examined him tacks on dissidents in human medicines de- plane on Thursday last GENEVA– The Syrian for UN-sponsored elec- week after drinking tea Constitutional tions, in line with a stalled while on his way to cam- Committee, which began 2015 UN Security Council paign in Siberia. its first session in nine resolution. Doctors at the Siberian months in Geneva yester- The office of UN Special hospital that first treated day as part of efforts to Envoy for Syria Geir Navalny said earlier on find a political solution to Pedersen did not identify Monday they had saved end Syria’s war, was which three of the 45 his life but they had not swiftly put “on hold” after members of the so-called found traces of poison in three members tested pos- small body of the his system. They had not itive for COVID-19, the Constitutional Committee come under pressure from United Nations said. were infected. One third authorities while treating Hours earlier, US Syria is nominated by the Navalny, they said. envoy James Jeffrey told Syrian government, one Navalny’s spokes- reporters that the govern- third by the opposition, woman, Kira Yarmysh, ment of Syrian President and one third by civil soci- said on Monday support- Bashar al-Assad had ety. ers had reported what agreed “under some “Committee members they described as a sus- Russian pressure” to take were tested before they pected poisoning to the part in the week-long travelled to Geneva, and Russian police and talks. they were tested again on Investigative Committee The session, organised arrival, and the wearing as soon as Navalny fell ill. by UN Special Envoy Geir of masks and strict social The police and Pedersen, is aimed at distancing measures were Medical specialists carry Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny on a Investigative Committee making make progress in in place when they met at stretcher into an ambulance on their way to an airport before his medical were not immediately drafting a new Syrian the Palais des Nations,” evacuation to Germany in Omsk, Russia. available for comment. charter to pave the way the statement said.

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Protests erupt after US police shoot Black man PROTESTS have Donald Trump’s son officials in our state who erupted in the US state Donald Trump Jr decried have failed to recognise the of Wisconsin after po- the protests as “anarchy”, racism in our state and our lice shot a black man and reposted a series of country for far too long.” many times while re- videos depicting burning Jacob Blake’s name was sponding to what they buildings and cars, pur- trending on social media said was a domestic in- portedly filmed in and thousands signed a cident. Kenosha. petition calling for the offi- The man, identified as Officers used tear gas to cers involved to be Jacob Blake, was taken to try to disperse hundreds charged. He is now out of A photo from Twitter showing Jacob Blake and several youngsters. hospital for surgery and is of protesters who defied surgery and in stable con- now in intensive care, his the county-wide curfew, dition, according to family cer involved shooting” hap- ing for the officers involved when he was shot. family said. which is in place until and friends on social pened shortly after 17:00 to be charged. “They saw a cop shoot Video posted online ap- 07:00 on Monday (12:00 media. on Sunday. It added that In video footage shared their father. They will be pears to show Mr Blake GMT). The shooting comes officers had provided “im- on social media, three offi- traumatized forever. We being shot in the back as Wisconsin Governor amid heightened tensions mediate aid” to Mr Blake, cers can be seen pointing cannot let officers violate he tries to get into a car in Tony Evers condemned in the US over racism and who was taken to a hospi- their weapons at a man their duty to PROTECT Kenosha. the shooting of Mr Blake, police brutality following tal in Milwaukee in seri- identified as Mr Blake as us,” he wrote. Authorities in the city who was reportedly un- the death of African- ous condition. he walks around a parked He said the shooting declared an emergency armed. American man George It said police had been SUV.As he opens the door happened after Mr Blake overnight curfew after un- “While we do not have Floyd earlier this year. responding to a “domestic and leans into the car, one tried to break up a fight rest broke out following all of the details yet, what Democratic presidential incident” but gave no de- officer can be seen grab- between two women. the shooting. we know for certain is that nominee Joe Biden on tails about what led to the bing his shirt and opening Witnesses also told local Hundreds of people he is not the first black Monday released a state- shooting. It is so far un- fire. Seven shots can be news site Kenosha News marched on police head- man or person to have ment calling for a “full and clear who called police and heard in the video, as wit- that Mr Blake had tried to quarters on Sunday night. been shot or injured or transparent investigation” what happened before the nesses shout and scream. break up a fight between Vehicles were set on fire mercilessly killed at the of the shooting. video recording began. The officers involved two women and that po- and protesters shouted hands of individuals in law “This morning, the na- The Wisconsin have not been officially lice had attempted to use a “We won’t back down”. enforcement in our state tion wakes up yet again Department of Justice is named. Taser on him prior to the In a public safety alert, or our country,” he said in with grief and outrage that investigating the incident. Prominent civil rights shooting. police urged 24-hour busi- a statement. yet another Black It said the officers involved lawyer Ben Crump told Clyde McLemore, a nesses to consider closing “I have said all along American is a victim of ex- had been placed on admin- CNN that Mr Blake’s fam- spokesman with a nearby because of “numerous” that although we must cessive force,” Mr Biden istrative leave. ily had reached out to him chapter of Black Lives calls about armed rob- offer our empathy, equally said. “The officers must be As of Monday morning for assistance. Matter, told reporters “the beries and shots being important is our action. In held accountable.” local time, more than In a tweet, he said Mr frustration is boiling to the fired. the coming days, we will Kenosha Police 18,000 people had signed a Blake’s three sons were in top and we’re sick and On Twitter, President demand just that of elected Department said the “offi- petition on change.org call- the car he was getting into tired”. At least 90 feared trapped in building collapse south of Mumbai MUMBAI – At least 90 (125 miles) south of people were feared Mumbai. trapped in the debris of a The number of dead is five-storey building which yet to be ascertained. collapsed south of India’s Local TV channels financial capital of showed footage of the de- Mumbai yesterday, ac- bris with locals and police cording to police in trying to salvage the Maharashtra state. trapped people. The TV The building, which footage also showed at comprised around 47 least one ambulance leav- flats, caved in on Monday ing the area as people evening, a police state- surrounding it made fran- ment said. tic phone calls. Authorities said 28 peo- Maharashtra chief min- ple were pulled out by ister Uddhav Thackeray rescue teams amid heavy has assured the local ad- monsoon rains and local ministration of all possi- residents had joined the ble support for speedy operation at the disaster rescue and relief site in Mahad, an indus- work, his office said on A man removes the debris after a five-storey building collapsed in Raigad in the western state of trial town about 200 km Twitter. Maharashtra, India yesterday.

The Barbados Advocate Tuesday August 25, 2020 • 15 Removing CO2 could spark big rise in food prices TECHNOLOGIES that would need the deploy- and new forests. rect air capture technology can remove carbon ment of huge amounts of "I want to make clear whilst Climeworks has de- dioxide from the air land which would reduce that we’re not in any way veloped a solid sorbent could have huge impli- the amount of land for trying to throw cold water technology that does not cations for future food agriculture at a time of in- on efforts to try and de- rely on the burning of nat- prices, according to creasing global population. velop DAC,” says Dr ural gas or has a need for new research. Another technology that Andres Clarens from the fresh water to deliver car- Scientists say that has raised much interest is University of Virginia, bon dioxide removal from machines that remove called Direct Air Capture who led the study. the air,” said Christoph A biologist in Brazil releases mosquitoes to com- CO2 from the air will be (DAC), where machines “I think DAC is really Beuttler from Climeworks. bat a Zika outbreak. needed to keep the rise in pull CO2 directly from the very important technology “We are confident that if global temperatures in atmosphere. that needs to be devel- the paper would have check. A number of experimen- oped.” made that distinction the But these devices will tal installations of this “But in our simulations, reported direct air capture 750 million have major impacts on en- idea have been success- what we find is that the potentials could be signif- ergy, water and land use. fully implemented, no- world doesn’t just go 100% icantly higher and the By 2050, according to tably in Switzerland and all in on DAC, right? risks lower.” mosquitoes to be this new report, food crop Canada. “Even under optimistic prices could rise more than pricing scenarios for the Quick action needed five-fold in some parts of Little research technology, the world is Despite the questions over released in Florida the world. But there has been little still deploying a decent methods, all involved in LOCAL officials in Florida female mosquitoes. In the wake of the Paris research to date on how amount of BECCs, if you negative emissions agree have approved the release However the males climate agreement signed the deployment of DAC want to get to 1.5C. that the longer it takes to of 750 million mosquitoes carry a protein that will in 2015, researchers have would impact crop and “DAC is not going to be implement these technolo- that have been genetically kill off any female off- tried to understand what food prices. the only thing.” gies, the bigger the modified to reduce local spring before they reach keeping the world under a This new study looks at According to the report, impact on food, energy and populations. mature biting age. Males, 1.5C temperature thresh- the large-scale deploy- with widespread use of water. The aim is to reduce the which only feed on nectar, old would mean in prac- ment of a range of nega- DAC, many parts of the Short-term efforts to de- number of mosquitoes will survive and pass on tice. tive emissions technolo- world will see substantial carbonise, particularly in that carry diseases like the genes. The Intergovernmental gies including DAC. price increases in maize, transport and energy pro- dengue or the Zika virus. Over time, the aim is to Panel on Climate Change The report says that the wheat and rice. duction will alleviate some The green-lighting of a reduce the population of (IPCC) reported on this energy and water re- The worst affected areas of the difficulties with neg- pilot project after years of Aedes aegypti mosquitoes question in 2018, and sources needed to drive would be in sub-Saharan ative emissions. debate drew a swift outcry in the area and thereby found that keeping below these machines will be on Africa which could see “I think that negative from environmental reduce the spread of dis- this temperature rise a very large scale. prices rise by 5-600% by emissions are going to be groups, who warned of un- ease to humans. would require the world to DAC will need large 2050. important. I think that intended consequences. On Tuesday, officials in reach net zero emissions amounts of heat to make DAC in particular is going One group condemned the Florida Keys by 2050 but would also the process work, say the High prices to be important. But I the plan as a public Mosquito Control District need the removal and stor- authors. This would re- India, Pakistan and many think that it can’t be our “Jurassic Park experi- (FKMCD) gave final ap- age of large amounts of quire energy equal to other countries in Asia first order of business. We ment”. proval to release 750 mil- carbon dioxide from the at- 115% of current global could see three to five-fold have to get off fossil fuels Activists warn of possi- lion of the modified mos- mosphere. natural gas consumption. increases, while Europe as soon as possible,” said ble damage to ecosystems, quitoes over a two-year One of the ideas on how Water for DAC is also a and South America could Andres Clarens. and the potential creation period. to achieve this is called significant cost by 2050, see prices double or treble. “Anybody that thinks we of hybrid, insecticide-re- The plan has many crit- BECCS - bioenergy with with the machines using But some people in- can continue to burn fossil sistant mosquitoes. ics, including nearly carbon capture and stor- 35% of the water currently volved in DAC reject the fuels for another decade, But the company in- 240,000 people who age. It means growing used in global electricity report’s findings, saying because we’ll just do DAC, volved says there will be signed a petition on crops that soak up CO2, production. that the authors wrongly you know, down the road. no adverse risk to humans Change.org slamming then burning them for And while DAC reduces assumed that all air cap- That’s not a viable ap- or the environment, and Oxitec’s plan to use US electricity while capturing the amount of land re- ture systems are the same. proach.” points to a slate of govern- states “as a testing ground and burying the carbon quired, there will still be a “We would like to point The study has been pub- ment-backed studies. for these mutant bugs”. that’s produced. need for significant out that the paper only lished in Nature Climate The plan to release the According to Oxitec’s Critics say this idea amounts of energy crops analysed liquid sorbent di- Change. mosquitoes in 2021 in the website, the company has Florida Keys, a string of found positive results con- islands, comes months ducting field trials in after the modified mosqui- Brazil. It also plans to de- toes were approved by fed- ploy them in Texas begin- eral regulators. ning in 2021 and has In May, the US gained federal approval, Environmental Agency but not state or local ap- granted permission to the proval, according to re- British-based, US-oper- ports. ated company Oxitec to In a statement denounc- produce the genetically ing the project, environ- engineered, male Aedes mental group Friends of aegypti mosquitoes, which the Earth said: “The re- are known as OX5034. lease of genetically engi- Aedes aegypti mosqui- neered mosquitoes will toes are known to spread needlessly put Floridians, deadly diseases to hu- the environment and en- mans such dengue, Zika, dangered species at risk chikungunya and yellow in the midst of a pan- fever. demic.” Only female mosquitoes But an Oxitec scientist bite humans because they told AP news agency: “We need blood to produce have released over a bil- eggs. So the plan is to re- lion of our mosquitoes lease the male, modified over the years.There is no mosquitoes who will then potential for risk to the en- A Direct Air Capture (DAC) machine installed in Iceland. hopefully breed with wild vironment or humans”. 16 • Tuesday August 25, 2020 The Barbados Advocate

Berlin Film Festival to go ahead next February despite pandemic BERLIN – The Berlin and on-site events is in- anteed for all guests, they German capital. Film Festival will go tended for the European said. The festival’s Golden ahead next February Film Market (EFM) “Adjustments in the Bear is one of the most as planned despite the event running at the festival structure, the prestigious awards in COVID-19 pandemic, same time, the organisers film programming and Europe, together with the its organisers said on said in a statement. The the total number of in- Palme d’Or of the Cannes Monday, as Germany EFM is the business cen- vited films will be defined festival in France and the battles a surge in tre of the Berlinale, and by the festival manage- Golden Lion award of the infections linked to is one of the largest inter- ment within the coming Venice Film Festival. returning holidaymak- national film market weeks,” it added. Cannes, the world’s ers, large family gath- events in the world. The Berlin Film biggest cinema showcase, erings and nightlife. The festival will take Festival, one of the indus- usually held in May on The film festival, also place February 11-21 and try’s biggest events in the French Riviera, was known as the Berlinale, will observe the health Europe, normally draws abandoned following a is being planned as a guidelines in place then 480 000 filmmakers, two-month lockdown in physical festival while a so that the greatest possi- movie stars and fans into France to combat the hybrid model of virtual ble security can be guar- the cinemas of the coronavirus pandemic.

The awarded pose for a family picture after the awards ceremony at the 70th Berlinale International Bridge Film Festival in Berlin, Germany, February 29, 2020.

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Defending SPORTSSPORTS champs Carlton remain unbeaten Defending champions Carlton recorded their second victory in as many matches in the Barbados Cricket Association’s (BCA) T20 Cup. Playing at home Carlton posted a total of 129/3 off their 20 overs. Mekhail Marshall led the way with 58 runs from 47 balls before he retired hurt. He found good support from Shamar Springer who finished unbeaten on 41 runs from 41 balls. In reply BDFSP only managed to get up to 71 before they were bowled out in the final over. Springer returned with the ball to snatch 2/12, while Zidane Clarke took 2/12 and Justin Branker 2/15. This 58-run victory gives Carlton 8 points as BDFSP remain winless. At Weymouth, Police restricted Crane Resort St. Catherine to 96/7 despite St. Catherine’s Mikhail Austin scored 41 runs off 44 balls. INSET: Police – Mikhail Austin scoring 41 runs off Karra Bhola. 44 balls. Police’s outstanding perform- ance with the ball was thanks to some Barbados Youth ‘B’ by eight wickets. Dwayne Smith 13, Shane Dowrich 13, impressive bowling from Indal Persaud Barbados Youth ‘B’ 105 all out (20 overs) Shakib Kellman 10; Jair McAllister 2-10, who finished with figures of 4/16. (Jai Clarke 19, Romario Brathwaite 17, Nikolai Charles 2-20, Jourdan Niles In reply, Police was led by Jamar Johann Layne 17, Jaden Hoyte 11; 2-27). Yearwood with 47 runs off 36 balls as Romario Harris 3-26, Shakeem Wanderers 102-5 (18 overs) (Kraigg they reached the target of 97/3 in John-Ruck 2-6, Akeem Evelyn 2-18). Brathwaite 38 not out - 43 balls; 17.5 overs.Persaud was there at the end Yorkshire 106-2 (14.5 overs) (Lamar Jason Greene 19, Ryshon Williams 16, with the bat this time as he finished Worrell 44 - 30 balls, 3 fours, 3 sixes; Shayne Moseley 10; Antonio Austin 2-9). unbeaten on 17 runs to give Police a seven Athelbert Brathwaite 25 not out, Points: Wanderers 4, YMPC 0. wicket victory. Shakeel Richards 23). Points: Yorkshire 4, Barbados Youth ‘B’ At Lowlands: Summarised scores and results of 0. Spartan beat Lords by four wickets. play in Series 2 matches of the 2020 Lords 70 all out (17.4 overs) (Haroon BCA Elite/Division 1 Twenty20 Cup ZONE B Austin 19, Shonquono Stanford 12; Chad Championship: At Trents: Williams 3-4, Dario Boyce 3-13, IDL Walkers Sand Quarry Isolation Stefon King 2-12). ZONE A Cavaliers beat Maple 20 runs. Spartan 71-6 (15.2 overs) (Rico Webb 26, At Desmond Haynes Oval: At Foursquare Oval: Isolation Cavaliers 98-9 (20 overs) Dario Boyce 15, Chad Williams 10 not Carlton beat BDFSP by 58 runs. BWU Gladiola beat ESA Field Pickwick (Jahbari Doughlin 33, Sadrian Ward 15, out; Kemar Stanford 2-8, Mario Boyce Carlton 129-3 (20 overs) (Mekhail by 48 runs. Khalil Herbert 11; Shane Ramsay 5-16, 2-13). Marshall 58 retired hurt - 47 balls, 4 fours, Gladiola 107-9 (20 overs) (Javon Searles Kirk Brome 3-19). Points: Spartan 4, Lords 0. 2 sixes; Shamar Springer 41 not out - 41 38 - 32 balls, 3 fours, 1 six;Aubrey Towler Maple 78 all out (19.2 overs) (Nekoli balls, 3 fours, 1 six, Renaldo Ansley Holder 21, Martin Nurse 15, Shem Watson 15; Parris 19, Mario Albert 10, Jamar Griffith At 3Ws Oval: 11; Javon Grosvenor 2-18). Zahir Motara 2-8, Cherran Thompson 10, Shane Ramsay 10; Khalil Herbert Sagicor Life UWI ‘A’ beat Sagicor Life BDFSP 71 all out (19.2 overs) (Rico 2-17). 3-14, Sadrian Ward 3-16, Jamaine Bullen UWI ‘B’ by eight wickets. Wiggins 14,Antonio Greenidge 13, Jadeja Pickwick 59 all out (15.3 overs) (Yvan 2-16). UWI ‘B’ 143-6 (20 overs) (Thaj Tavernier Edwards 11, Hans Campbell 10; Shamar Grant 12, Zahir Motara 11; Teriq Worrell Points: Isolation Cavaliers 4, 39 - 23 balls, 1 four, 3 sixes; Amari Springer 2-12, Zidane Clarke 2-12, 4-14, Damario Goodman 2-6, Maple 0. Goodridge 32, Seth Agard 25 not out, Justin Branker 2-15). Jamar Trotman 2-14). Kastun Stoute 14, Shkym Haynes 13 not Points: Carlton 4, BDFSP 0. Points: Gladiola 4, Pickwick 0. At Weymouth: out, Vidal Crandon 10; Romario Greaves Police beat Crane Resort St. Catherine by 3-19, Anthony Alleyne 2-22). At Kensington Oval: At SJPI: seven wickets. UWI ‘A’ 144-2 (17.5 overs) (Johan Barbados Youth ‘A’ beat Foundation by Match tied (Wildey won the one-over St. Catherine 96-7 (20 overs) (Mikhail Jeremiah 48 not out - 44 balls, 4 fours, 2 48 runs. eliminator v Empire). Austin 41 - 44 balls, 1 four, 2 sixes; Neil sixes; Tevyn Walcott 42 not out - 28 balls, Barbados Youth ‘A’ 146-7 (20 overs) Empire 104-6 (20 overs) (Andre Roach 36 Browne 19, Kenroy Williams 12; 2 fours, 2 sixes; Kyle Corbin 27, (Shaqkere Parris 62 - 49 balls, 3 fours, 2 - 29 balls, 4 sixes; Kevin Stoute 28, Shian Indal Persaud 4-16). Anthony Alleyne 13). sixes; Kevin Wickham 59 - 45 balls, 6 Brathwaite 20). Police 97-3 (17.5 overs) (Jamar Yearwood Points: UWI ‘A’ 4, UWI ‘B’ 0. fours, 1 six; Nathan Sealy 2-19). Wildey 104-8 (20 overs) (Aaron Jones 35 47 - 36 balls, 3 fours, 3 sixes; Foundation 98 all out (18.5 overs) - 30 balls,1 fours,2 sixes; Carlos Maynard Roger Williams 18, Indal Persaud 17 not ZONE A - Carlton 8, Wildey 8, Gladiola (Shamar Forde 27, Shomario Davis 20, 31, Akeem Jordan 11; Kevin Stoute 3-12, out; Gavin Moriah 2-18). 8,Yorkshire 8,Empire 4, Barbados Youth Dayne Doughty 14; Tariq O’Neale 4-15, Jaden Edmund 2-16). Points: Police 4, St. Catherine 0. ‘A’ 4, Pickwick 0, BDFSP 0, Foundation 0, Kevin Wickham 2-4, Tremaine Dowrich Super Over: Wildey 13-1. Empire 5-1. Barbados Youth ‘B’ 0. 2-27). Points: Wildey 4, Empire 0. At Beckles Road: ZONE B -P olice 8, UWI ‘A’ 8, Wanderers Points: Barbados Youth ‘A’ 4, Foundation Wanderers beat Bayview Hospital YMPC 8,YMPC 4, Lords 4, Isolation Cavaliers 4, 0. At Friendship: by five wickets. Spartan 4, Maple 0, UWI ‘B’ 0, IGS Insurance Brokers Yorkshire beat YMPC 99-9 (20 overs) (Nkosi Ross 22, St. Catherine 0.

18 • Tuesday August 25, 2020 The Barbados Advocate Panton, Swann share top position JAMAICAN Jeffrey Panton and Britain’s Rob Swann shared the overall honours as motor sport’s re- turned to the road over the week- end. T here was an international and regional flare to the event as the Barbados Rally Club (BRC) and Motoring Club of Barbados Inc (MCBI) joined forces to organise Sunday’s HammerTime 20. Swapping times back and forth, Panton Jamaica’s Jeffrey Panton. and Swann shared the overall honours, Josh Read and Barry Mayers claimed a major incident befell Roger Skeete, who Panton said,“Rob drove brilliantly and fastest throughout, also finishing fourth 2wd win apiece, while Roger Hill and rolled his Peugeot 306 Maxi on a fast left- pushed me to break through any fears I overall, winning 2wd by 1.3secs, with Trinidad & Tobago’s David Coelho each hander; feeling sore but otherwise OK had, to push harder each run in trying to Jones and Read separated by 8/100ths. topped the growing FIA R5 class, with this morning (Monday), he said he had get back up to my usual competitive He said, “It was a bit of a learning curve rarely more than split-seconds deciding fitted some older tyres to the rear, which speed, although I felt nervous and was with the new engine plus a bit of rust to the winners. contributed to the accident. overly-cautious. It was exciting yet nerve shake off since I had not driven in Starved of action by world-wide lock- And the organisers were glad to be back wracking to get back in a WRC car, but 15 months. We were suffering with poor downs caused by the coronavirus in action, too, according to Clerk of the the work starts now. It’s always such a braking due to damage from the road pandemic, overseas drivers had pulled Course Neil Barnard, “It was good to pleasure driving here, with such top-class accident that we did not notice until out all the stops to comply with Covid-19 ‘shake the rust off’ and I presume it was drivers and machines!” Saturday and it was a shame Josh and travel protocols and ensure their partici- the same for the competitors.The day ran It was even closer in the morning in the I did not get a clean last run in the pation in the delayed start to the relatively smoothly, the biggest delay 2wd battle, Barry Mayers initially quick- evening; he hit a chicane and I had a closed-road season... and island fans being Roger Skeete’s accident – I am very est, now with a 2.5-litre Honda engine in few messy corners.” turned out in huge numbers to welcome glad he is OK. All of the marshals were his Fiesta, but Andrew Jones (Ford Escort With five cars entered for the first time, them. In addition to Panton, Swann and keen and seemed glad to be back out and MkII) and the returning Josh Read the FIA R5 group promised fireworks. Coelho, Turks & Caicos Rally Team I must say it was a real pleasure working (Toyota Starlet) were hot on his heels, Driving the lone Skoda Fabia facing a member Paul Horton was in the island, with the Motoring Club yesterday.David just three-tenths spread across the trio quartet of Fiestas, Roger Hill held sway being helped to settle into his new Ford Williams is always a great person to have after three runs. All improved signifi- for the first two runs, leading David Fiesta R5 by two-time British Rally as part of any organising team, calm and cantly on the final run, Read easing ahead Coelho by two-tenths, with Andrew Champion Matt Edwards. Swann said, measured in his approach, Comp Sec to win 2wd and SuperModified 2 with a Mallalieu a further half-second behind. “It is great to be back competing after so David Stewart was a huge help, as was time of 1:49.09, good enough for fourth The two Fiesta drivers improved on the long out of a rally car and where better the Safety Officer Jefferson Russell. overall, with Mayers one-tenth adrift and third run, Coelho leading from Mallalieu, than Barbados?” while Coelho added, And well done to John Croney, who was Jones also within nine-tenths. but Hill improved by more than 2secs on “Motorsports is cranking back up and a particularly efficient with times and Read said: “The intention wasn't to be the final run to win by 1.2secs (1:48.57), big thanks to everyone at MCBI and the results.” fastest, as I just wanted to get into the car with Mallalieu just 2/100ths ahead of BRC for making this happen under Fastest by four-tenths on Saturday’s after what was a really bad event at Coelho. In the reverse direction, Hill was genuinely challenging conditions.” BRC Test Stage on the twisting Orange Lambert's last year.It feels way better,as quickest by four-tenths on the first run, Forming the first two rounds of both the Hill in St Peter, Swann also drew first its handling has really improved, so I but Coelho chipped away on the MCBI and BRC championships, the dou- blood on Sunday’s more flowing stage, have been adapting to the feel; winning remaining runs to finish on 1:53.28, ble-header ran from Henley to Cherry quicker after two runs by half-a-second; the first direction was a bonus really.” four-tenths up on Hill, with Mallalieu a Grove in St John and reverse, with the ap- Panton fought back, however, improving In the reverse direction, Mayers was further 3 seconds adrift. proaches to the Kendal duck pond by 2 seconds to finish on 1m 45.08s, 1.2 thronged with fans. Although disap- seconds up on Swann. In the reverse pointed not to see Dane Skeete (Subaru direction, the positions were also re- BRC Driver’s & Class Championships, Impreza WRC S12B) in action after a fuel versed, Panton quicker on the first two leak was unable to be fixed in time, the runs, leading by just over 1sec, but Swann round 1 (Henley to Cherry Grove) straight fight for overall honours between was ready,“Having missed the win made Panton and Swann in their Ford Fiesta me very determined, so four new tyres HammerTime 20 – Sunday, August 23 6th Andrew Mallalieu (FIA R5 Terra Caribbean Ford Fiesta WRCs had the fans on their feet, along and push hard every run.The tyre was at Official results: R5), + 04.81s with some spirited driving right through its best on the third run and that was my 7th David Coelho – T&T (FIA R5 Subway Ford Fiesta R5), the field, with brothers Sol and Ahmed quickest. Jeff was great competition as 1st Jeffrey Panton – JAM (WRC Rubis/KIG/Sandals + 04.83s Esuf in Fiesta R5 and BMW M3 respec- always and with us both in Fiestas the Barbados Ford Fiesta WRC), 1m 45.08s 8th Andrew Jones (SM2 Herr’s Chips/A P Jones Pharmacy tively earning particular praise.The only times were so close.” 2nd Rob Swann – ENG (WRC Blue Sky Luxury/Elegant Ford Escort MkII), + 04.90s Hotels Ford Fiesta WRC), + 01.19s 9th Suleman Esuf (FIA R5 Express Imports/Y Esuf Auto 3rd Roger Hill (FIA R5 Esso/MaxMeyer Paints/MotorMac Clinic/SY Adams & Son/Prosales Ford Fiesta R5), + 06.15s Skoda Fabia R5), + 03.49s 10th Rhett Watson (SM2 Chefette/Stihl/Gliptone- 4th Josh Read (SM2 Weetabix Toyota Starlet), + 04.01s /Gunk/Leafy Organics/Bajan Pure Water/Power King 5th Barry Mayers (SM2 Chefette/Rubis/Hankook/Sign Batteries BMW M3), + 06.41s Depot Ford Fiesta), + 04.11s etc

BRC Driver’s & Class Championships, round 2 (Cherry Grove to Henley)

Official results: 5th Hill, + 05.20s 6th Jones, + 06.13s 1st Swann - ENG, 1m 48.33s 7th Read, + 06.21s 2nd Panton - JAM, + 00.46s 8th Avinash Chatrani, + 07.82s 3rd Coelho – T&T, + 04.95s 9th Andrew Mallalieu, + 08.19s 4th Mayers, + 05.00s 10th S Esuf, + 08.85s Rob Swann.

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Serena Williams reaches Western, Southern Open third round SERENA WILLIAMS champion will play be looking for a record- Southern Open is overcame a scare Greece's 13th seed equalling 24th Grand usually held in against Dutch qualifier Maria Sakkari in the Slam title when the Cincinnati but has been Arantxa Rus to reach third round. US Open starts on moved to Flushing the Western and It was a far from a August 31 at Flushing Meadows to create a Southern Open third convincing performance Meadows. two-tournament safety round in New York. from Williams, who It will be the first bubble. American Williams, appeared to struggle in major since the Williams, seeded 38, stopped Rus serving the New York heat in professional tours third, is the highest- out the match at 6-5 the second set and resumed this month ranked player left in the before winning 7-6 (8-6) failed to serve out after being suspended draw after Czech top 3-6 7-6 (7-0) in almost victory at 5-3 in the in March because seed Karolina Pliskova three hours. deciding set. of the coronavirus and American Sofia Rus, ranked 72nd in Williams, ranked pandemic. Kenin lost their opening the world, became edgy ninth in the world, will The Western and matches. as a memorable win loomed and it was costly. “It was a real physical match,” said 23-time Kallis, Sthalekar and Zaheer Abbas inducted into Grand Slam champion Williams. “I played pretty well, International Cricket Council’s Hall of Fame I was being aggressive and hit some good THE show, hosted eligible five years after greats.” dreams did I believe Zaheer Abbas said, “I shots, but she just kept by commentator Alan playing their last Jacques Kallis said, that I would ever get to feel privileged and truly fighting.” Wilkins, featured international match. “It’s a great honour to join such an illustrious humbled to be inducted The two-time retired greats Sunil Former ICC Cricket be inducted into the group of players. into the ICC Cricket Gavaskar, Melanie Hall of Famers formed ICC Cricket Hall of “I was fortunate Hall of Fame of the Jones and Shaun the majority of the Fame. It is something enough to learn from class of 2020. I am NOTICES Pollock as the main adjudicating panel with that I never expected the best when I entered excited to be in the guests and had representation from when I started playing. the Australia team – midst of other illust- Wasim Akram, the media, ICC and I certainly did not play Belinda Clark, Karen rious cricketers. Graeme Smith and Federation of Inter- the game for any accol- Rolton and Cathryn “I would like to say a Alyssa Healy join in national Cricketers’ ades or anything like Fitzpatrick, all of whom special thanks to my to congratulate and Association (FICA). that, I only wanted to have been inducted into family, my country appreciate the 2020 ICC Chief Executive win the games for who- the Hall of Fame, and Pakistan, my county inductees. Manu Sawhney said, “It ever I was playing for. rightly so. The guidance Gloucestershire and Kallis is the fourth is always a pleasure to “But it is nice to be from them and other many fans worldwide South African player announce the latest set recognised when one teammates along the who helped me achieve inducted and Zaheer the of inductees into the has succeeded in the way kept me focused and fulfil my dreams by sixth from Pakistan. ICC Cricket Hall of sport, it is nice to be but also ensured that it playing this great game Lisa is the 27th from Fame. These are all recognised by people for was a fun environment. at the highest level. Australia and the ninth players with a legacy something that you Thanks to all my Thank you, ICC, and the woman player in the that will continue to have achieved in the teammates. members of the jury, for list, which includes five inspire future generat- game, something that I “It goes without this special honour. It is from Australia. In all, ions for years to come.I am really proud of.” saying that if it wasn’t a final recognition for 93 players have been congratulate Zaheer, Lisa Sthalekar said, for the support of my any cricketer. inducted so far under Jacques and Lisa on “I am deeply humbled to family, I wouldn’t have “This great game has the system, which sees their inclusion in the receive this honour. been able to achieve made me the person I retired players become pantheon of cricket Never in my wildest what I have.” am. Thank you cricket.”

Dallas Mavericks’ Doncic makes 40-point triple-double

DALLAS MAVERICKS only players to score achieved when a player Mitchell and Jamal Mitchell also joins guard Luka Doncic at least 40 points, records a double-digit Murray both scored Michael Jordan and became the youngest 15 rebounds and 10 total in three of the 50-plus points as Allen Iverson as only player in NBA play-off assists in a play-off following categories: Mitchell’s Utah Jazz players to score 50-plus history to make a game. points, total rebounds, beat Murray’s Denver twice in the same 40-point triple-double “I can’t explain the assists, steals and Nuggets 129-127 to play-off series. as he hit a buzzer- emotions I had when I blocks. take a 3-1 series Defending champions beater against the saw the ball go in,” he In addition to his lead. the Toronto Raptors and Los Angeles Clippers. said. 43 points, 21-year-old It is the first time in the Boston Celtics both Doncic’s 43 points “When I saw the Doncic made 17 NBA play-off history completed 4-0 sweeps helped the Mavericks whole team coming rebounds and 13 assists that opponents have over the Brooklyn Nets win 135-133 to level the towards me that was despite playing with a both scored 50-plus in and the Philadelphia series. one of the best feelings I sprained ankle. one game, with Mitchell 76ers respectively The Slovenian joins have ever had as a With the series tied at scoring 51 – including and will meet each Charles Barkley and player.” 2-2, game five is today. four three-pointers – other in the next Oscar Robertson as the A triple-double is Elsewhere, Donovan while Murray made 50. round. 20 • Tuesday August 25, 2020 The Barbados Advocate

Regular Market BARBADOS STOCK REPORT Security Volume High Low Market Advance/ Price Decline

August 24, 2020 EPPLEY C’BEAN PROPERTY FUND SCC - One security declined and three traded firm as 25,400 shares traded on the Regular Market, with a total value of $22,194.00. Eppley VAL FUND 22200 $0.57 $0.57 $0.57 $0.00 Caribbean Property Fund SCC – Value Fund was the volume leader trading 22,200 shares at $0.57. They were followed by Goddard Enterprises Limited and Cave Shepherd and Company Limited which traded 1,200 and 1,000 shares respectively. GODDARD ENTERPRISES LIMITED 1200 2.55 2.55 2.55 $0.00 CAVE SHEPHERD AND COMPANY LIMITED 1000 4.38 4.38 4.38 -$0.01 FIRSTCARIBBEAN INTERNATIONAL BANK 1000 2.1 2.1 2.1 $0.00

BARBADOSBARBADOS STSTOCKOCK EXCHANGEEXCHANGE Deposit Receipts Security Previous Current Advance/ SHARE SUMMARY INFORMATION Close Close Decline EMERA DEPOSIT RECEIPT 20.04 20.24 $0.02 Monday August 24, 2020

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ABV Investments Incorporated 13-Mar-20 - - - $0.15 $0.15 - $0.02 $0.30 8,080 10,500

BICO Limited 26-Jun-20 - - - $3.10 $3.10 - $3.11 - 64 - INDICES TODAY'S TRADING LAST TRADING CHANGES Banks Holdings Limited -+ 09-Dec-19 - - - $4.85 $4.85 - - - - - August 24, 2020 August 21, 2020 Barbados Dairy Industries Limited -+ 04-Oct-19 - - - $3.00 $3.00 - - - - - Local 2,749.02 2,748.90 0.12 Cross-list 1,400.14 1,400.14 - Barbados Farms Limited 4-May-20 - - - $0.40 $0.40 - $0.35 $0.39 1000 1,000 Composite 675.14 675.11 0.03

Cable and Wireless Barbados Limited -+ 21-Sep-17 - - - $2.29 $2.29 - - - - - MARKET CAPITALISATION (in millions) TODAY'S TRADING LAST TRADING CHANGES Cave Shepherd and Company Limited 24-Aug-20 1000 4.38 4.38 $4.39 $4.38 -$0.01 $4.15 $4.39 4320 3820 August 24, 2020 August 21, 2020 Local 5844.13 5843.88 0.26 FirstCaribbean International Bank 24-Aug-20 1000 2.1 2.1 $2.10 $2.10 0 2.10 $2.40 1000 8440 Cross-list 178.78 178.78 - Eppley Caribbean Property Fund SCC 17-Jul-20 - - - $0.18 $0.18 - - $0.18 - 35,118 Composite 6,022.91 6,022.66 0.26

- Dev Fund MUTUAL FUND August 24, 2020 Eppley Caribbean Property Fund SCC 24-Aug-20 22200 $0.57 $0.57 $0.57 $0.57 0 $0.56 $0.57 22573 37000 ENDED NAME OF FUND NAV OFFER BID NAV -Value Fund CHANGE 21-Aug-20 REPUBLIC CAPITAL GROWTH FUND w 1.2470 -0.0014 Goddard Enterprises Limited 24-Aug-20 1200 2.55 2.55 $2.55 $2.55 0 $2.50 $2.58 467 31019 21-Aug-20 REPUBLIC INCOME FUND w 1.2299 -0.0005 Insurance Corporation of B’dos Limited 12-Aug-20 - - - $3.00 $3.00 - $3.00 $3.10 287 11, 000 21-Aug-20 REPUBLIC PROPERTY FUND w 0.6927 -0.0002 14-Aug-20 FORTRESS CARIBBEAN GROWTH FUND w 5.8521 5.8521 5.8521 0.0417 One Caribbean Media Limited 06-Mar-20 - - - $2.70 $2.70 - $1.80 $2.60 6264 3,000 14-Aug-20 FORTRESS HIGH INTEREST FUND - ACC. w 2.0499 0.0010 14-Aug-20 FORTRESS HIGH INTEREST FUND - DIST. w 1.0265 0.0005 Sagicor Financial Corporation Pref 6.5% 23-Jun-16 - - - $2.26 $2.26 - - - - - 31-Jul-20 ROYAL FIDELITY SELECT BALANCED FUND m 5.4814 5.4814 5.3718 0.0682 31-Jul-20 ROYAL FIDELITY STRATEGIC GROWTH FUNDm 0.9670 0.9670 0.9477 0.0219 Sagicor Financial Corporation Limited -+ 29-Nov-19 - - - $2.80 $2.80 - - - - - 31-Jul-20 ROYAL FIDELITY PREMIUM INCOME FUND m 1.6771 1.6771 1.6436 0.0088 21-Aug-20 SAGICOR GLOBAL BALANCED FUND w 2.59 -0.02 West India Biscuit Company Limited 18-Aug-20 - - - $31.00 $31.00 $0 30 - 100000 - 21-Aug-20 SAGICOR SELECT GROWTH FUND w 1.54 0.00 Emera Deposit Receipt 14-Aug-20 - - - $20.04 $20.24 $0.2 $25.05 - 200 - 21-Aug-20 SAGICOR PREFERRED INCOME FUND w 0.98 0.00 * Indicates the Fund is currently ex-div NOTES: QUOTATIONS AND NET ASSET VALUE PER SHARE ARE SUPPLIED BY THE TOTAL SHARES BOUGHT & SOLD 25400 FUND MANAGEMENT. THE OFFERING PRICE INCLUDES NET ASSET VALUE PLUS ENTRY COSTS. m = monthly valuation, q = quarterly valuation, w = weekly * = Security is Trading X-Div

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** = Rights Issued Last Trade Last Current Bid Ask Bid Ask Date Close Close Price Price Size Size GOB Series B 21-Aug-20 $60.00 $60.00 - $65.00 - 1046 GOB Series D 12-Nov-19 $50.00 $50.00 GOB Series F 05-Feb-20 $89.00 $89.00 - NOTICES GOB Series I 24-Mar-20 $65.00 $65.00 $70.00 103,713 ANNUAL GENERAL MEETINGS NEWS Barbados Farms Limited – Directors of Barbados Farms Limited have fixed July 17th, 2020 as the record date for the determination of shareholders entitled to receive notice of the Annual General Meeting of the Company. The date of the meeting will be communicated S&P 500, Nasdaq hit record highs in the Annual Report which we will provide to Shareholders as soon as it is available. as Covid-19 vaccine hopes rise BSE NOTICES STOCKS rose Monday, with known and potential benefits of the S&P 500 and Nasdaq the product outweigh the COVID-19 PROCEDURAL UPDATE hitting fresh intraday highs and known and potential risks of the In light of the ongoing COVID-19 contagion affecting the island, the Barbados Stock Exchange Inc. (BSE) and the Barbados Central adding to last week’s record product.” Securities Depository Inc. (BCSDI) have been instituting several procedural changes. levels, as market participants President Donald Trump, Kindly note that effective May 18th, 2020, the BSE and BCSDI re-opened and has resumed normal office hours of 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 reacted to positive speaking in a press p.m. Please also note that we have implemented digital temperature checks for all persons entering the building. These checks are developments over a conference, called the approval being conducted on both staff and clients alike by trained personnel. coronavirus treatment, and a “very historic breakthrough,” signs that a vaccine might be and said the treatment reduced While we acknowledge that every person with fever may not be COVID-19 positive and that some individuals may present without authorized in the near-term. mortality by 35%, based on a symptoms, please note that any person with a temperature reading of 100? F (37.8? C) or over will be denied entry to conduct business Travel, airline and other study of patients by the Mayo within our offices. “reopening” stocks rallied, with Clinic. shares of American Airlines Meanwhile, the Trump We wish to thank you in advance for your understanding and cooperation, however, we must emphasize that this is a necessary step for (AAL), Norwegian Cruise Line administration is also the protection of staff and clients alike. Holdings (NCLH), Wynn reportedly considering fast- Resorts (WYNN) and their tracking a U.K. coronavirus TRADING SUSPENSION peers each jumping. Apple vaccine candidate by (AAPL) shares advanced to bypassing typical US regulatory The Barbados Stock Exchange Inc. (BSE) wishes to advise that due to non-compliance with Section 4.01.3 and subject to Section their highest intraday level ever standards, the Financial Times 3.01.5.(1)(b) of the Rules of the Barbados Stock Exchange Inc. trading in the Common Shares of Banks Holdings Limited were ahead of the stock’s four-for- reported over the weekend. suspended effective December 10th, 2019. one stock split. One of the options reportedly The US Food and Drug mulled would involve issuing The Barbados Stock Exchange Inc. (BSE) wishes to advise that due to non-compliance with Section 4.01.3 and subject to Section Administration (FDA) on the vaccine candidate being 3.01.5.(1)(b) of the Rules of the Barbados Stock Exchange Inc. trading in the Common Shares of Barbados Dairy Industries Limited Sunday said it issued an developed by AstraZenaca and were suspended effective December 10th, 2019. emergency use authorization Oxford University emergency The Barbados Stock Exchange Inc. (BSE) wishes to advise that to facilitate the closing of the Scheme of Arrangement effected by for investigational convalescent use authorization. A way of Section 99 of the Companies Act 1981 of Bermuda involving the transfer of all the issued and outstanding shares in Sagicor plasma to treat Covid-19 in spokesperson for the US Financial Corporation Limited to Alignvest Acquisition II, it has suspended trading in the security Sagicor Financial Corporation hospitalized patients. While the Health and Human Services Limited. treatment has not yet department, however, also told undergone full clinical trials, the the Financial Times that it was The Barbados Stock Exchange Inc. (BSE) wishes to advise that, as a result of the approved amalgamation of Cable and Wireless FDA said that it deemed that “absolutely false” that an (Barbados) Limited (CWBL) and Cable & Wireless West Indies Limited (CWWI), trading in the security - Cable and Wireless the data so far suggest emergency use authorization (Barbados) Limited - has been suspended with immediate effect.. “product may be effective in would be issued before the US treating Covid-19 and that the presidential election. The Barbados Advocate Tuesday August 25, 2020 • 21

22 • Tuesday August 25, 2020 The Barbados Advocate NFL’s high COVID-19 cases Dolphins: Some fans confirmed to be false with masks allowed for home opener WHILE most NFL teams that ity for individual game tickets. positives after retesting have announced plans to not Like the Dolphins, all have fans in the stadium for all Hurricanes fans will have to BIOREFERENCE formed,” Cohen said. and Chicago Bears (9) hit the of the season or at least the first wear a mask. Laboratories, the NFL’s Cohen added that when the hardest. Players who were held few games, the Miami Dolphins There is a lot of preparation partner for COVID-19 test- “elevated number” of positive out and subsequently found to are allowing 13,000 fans for the involved for letting any fans in. ing, confirmed that the tests was reported to the NFL, be negative for COVID-19 can home opener. The Dolphins tweeted about alarming influx of positive the league “immediately took return to football activities on In an extensive series of staggered gate entry with entry tests among league players necessary actions to ensure the Monday. tweets, the Dolphins said there times listed on tickets, and how and personnel on Saturday safety of the players and per- The NFL has had an ex- will be limited fans allowed in ushers will release individual were false positives as sus- sonnel.” tremely low rate of positive and they will have to wear a rows to exit at the conclusion of pected. The NFL said Sunday it was tests as training camps around mask. the game, among other items. Those impacted – reportedly working with BioReference to the country have progressed.As For our home opener against The NBA is in a bubble in 77 in all – have all been retested investigate what happened. In of Sunday,only three players re- the Bills at @HardRockStadium Orlando with fans on video and confirmed to be negative for the meantime, teams through- mained on the league’s we will have a maximum of boards. The NHL has two hub COVID-19. out the league exercised an Reserve/COVID-19 list. 13,000 fans. All fans will be re- cities for its playoffs without In a statement, BioReference abundance of caution to prevent Cincinnati Bengals receiver quired to wear a mask. — fans in attendance. In Major executive chairman Jon R. the possible spread of the virus. John Ross was the most recent Miami Dolphins League Baseball, cardboard Cohen said the company was Only one BioReference test- player to be confirmed COVID- (@MiamiDolphins) August 24, cutouts have replace real fans quick to presume that the re- ing location, its New Jersey lab, 19 negative and activated from 2020 at all ballparks. sults were “most likely false reported any irregularities. the list, permitting him to par- That does provide some After peaking at 4,000 new positives caused by an isolated “The other laboratories used ticipate in team activities. home-field advantage for the cases on August 10, cases in contamination during test for NFL testing have not had The shrinking number of pos- Dolphins, or at least more than Miami-Dade County have been preparation in the New Jersey similar results,” the NFL said itives is an excellent sign for the most teams will get. on a steady decline. The county laboratory.” Sunday. NFL as it inches closer to Week The University of Miami, had 520 new cases on Aug. 22. “Reagents, analyzers and 1, but a similar testing incident which shares Hard Rock Miami will be one of the test staff were all ruled out as pos- 11 NFL teams affected by happening in-season would be a Stadium with the Dolphins, an- cases for other NFL teams sible causes and subsequent false positives nightmare scenario for the nounced that it will have a max- weighing if they will allow fans testing has indicated that the In all, 11 NFL teams were af- league. This ordeal could be the imum of 13,000 fans for its in at some point this season. At issue has been resolved. All in- fected, according to ESPN, with impetus for some adjusted test- opener against UAB on least the Dolphins have taken dividuals impacted have been the Minnesota Vikings (12 false ing protocols during the regular September 10. Miami is giving all the precautions possible for confirmed negative and in- positives), New York Jets (10) season. season-ticket holder first prior- their home opener.

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Aries – A neighbourhood event or community fundraiser A will introduce you to new people. Get involved in activ- N ities that feel meaningful. Someone close would appre- D ciate some moral support. If they're going through a dif- C ficult time, find ways to help them. Kind gestures and O thoughtful words is all it takes to make someone feel N loved. S Taurus – Even if you aren't going out of your way to make new friends, you will want to meet up again with some- one you get talking to today. A new neighbour or col- league will share your interests, views and outlook on life. Both online and off, cultivate an optimistic outlook when talking to others. Networking is the best way forward. Gemini – Be firm with people who are trying to persuade Z you into joining an event or activity you aren't keen on. I It will benefit them more than you if you were to take part. Besides, if the boot were on the other foot, they would- T n't think twice about turning down your suggestions if S they weren't interested.

Cancer – It might not seem likely at the moment but changes in your life will broaden your outlook and widen your social circle. If you're about to take up a challenge that seems daunting, you can rely on the promises friends and colleagues' are making to help you. All you have to do is ask when you need some assistance. R Leo – Take a safe and discreet approach if you want to succeed. Progress is slow due to restrictive rules and reg- E ulations. You're tempted to push your luck by attempting X to get around them. This is not a good idea. Rules and guidelines will not be changed even if they are causing M frustration in the workplace. O R Virgo – It's important for your relationships to consult G your family and loved ones before making future plans. A You might be keen to take up an offer but if it will affect N their lives too, talk it over. Take time to think about it and if you sense a loved one opposes your ideas, is there a way to compromise?

Libra – You're noticing some big changes compared with how you used to work. A lot of money has been spent and is waiting to be spent by customers and clients. At home, take a fresh look at accounts or financial arrangements P with an eye on how to exploit resources or talents. Be hon- est when a loved one asks about your feelings. H A Scorpio – Contention in a group situation can be re- N solved. If you assess a team effort with care and consid- T eration, you will be able to make some practical changes O without these causing too much discomfort for everyone. People are looking to you for guidance and will be grate- M ful for your sensible suggestions.

Sagittarius – Try not to begrudge it if a youngster demands more of your time, and affection than usual. It isn't sim- ply a question of their need for attention. With everything they are going through they are more likely to be confused and anxious and they need some calm advice and mean- M ingful emotional connections. A Capricorn – If you suffer from an allergy, steering clear R of a hobby or interest you enjoy may be a necessity. This Y would be better than suffering from an allergic reaction. Take care of your health. A job offer will be challenging W but enormously rewarding. Without a challenge the re- ward would be meaningless. O R Aquarius – Let a partner have their own way when they T make it obvious they'd appreciate your support. You will H understand why something means a lot to them and you would feel cruel not to encourage this interest. You've been holding back of late because your mind has been on other things and not because you don't support them. M Pisces – Actions speak louder than words. Your sweet- O heart is wondering whether they do mean anything to you. T If you care for them, don't just say it as you walk out the H door to yet another appointment or meeting. Arrange to E spend more quality time together. Show interest in their R hopes and dreams. They need to know they can rely on you when they need you. G O O S E

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Tuesday August 25, 2020 SOLUTIONS BEING SOUGHT WITH rainfall expected to be reduced by as much as 20 to 30 percent and the frequency of droughts expected to increase due to climate change, proactive steps are being taken in this country, including the construction of check dams, to ensure a ready supply of water for residents. That’s according to the Technical Advisor to the board of the Barbados Water Authority (BWA), Dr. John Mwansa. He spoke to this over the weekend following a tour of the BWA’s water augmentation project, underway at Vineyard, St. Philip, as he indicated that a number of strategies are going to be employed to provide the resilience needed in the country’s water supply. “You have to recognise that a drought does not come in one size, so some droughts will be small in magnitude and we will deal with them comfortably, and then there are going to be droughts that only come in so many hundreds of years apart. We recognise that additionally the rainfall intensity is going to increase, so when you get rainfall you are going to get a heavy downpour and what a heavy Technical Advisor to the Board of the BWA, Dr. John Mwansa (Right) explaining some of the work being done by the BWA to downpour does, is when it hits the ground address the country’s water issues. Looking on from left: Minister of Transport, Works and Water Resources, Ian Gooding- it compacts the ground, so you are going Edghill; Minister in the Ministry of Water Resources, Charles Griffith and Permanent Secretary Mark Cummins. to get more runoff,” he said. Given that reality, Mwansa said, they looking at would do two things – the ones check dams will be located at various sites contribute to groundwater recharge and have been looking at putting additional that are inland would be able to minimise across the island, as he spoke to some the flooding you used to see downstream check dams and impoundments in place flooding,but they would be responsible for that have already been built, including by Holetown pond will be minimised,” he to capture and retain some of that runoff recharging and providing more water for where the Dunscombe Gully and Porey said. that will be the result of the heavier show- the downstream wells. The check dams Spring Gully meet. The technical advisor also revealed that ers.Additionally,he said, they are looking that would be at the lower level will “We had, through MTW, the Drainage a new check dam has been constructed in at a programme where private landown- induce that water into the ground, stop Unit, we had an understanding and the area of St. James Cemetery, to hold ers would maintain the drainage wells flooding; but the water that goes into the agreement with C.O. Williams to mine the water back and minimise the runoff on their properties, so that as much of ground will then flow towards the sea to the coral rock that is at that junction to that floods Holetown. He added that a that runoff as possible is caught before it keep the sea at bay, so you don’t get salt create a depression... When the water check dam has also be built at Sailor gets to the sea. This, he explained, would water intruding and impacting our water coming from the two gullies comes down, Gully, and two have been constructed contribute to recharging the aquifer. quality,” he indicated. it will be held back in detention and in the gully that runs behind the “The check dam positions that we are Dr. Mwansa went on to say that the allowed to filter down into the ground, St. Thomas Parish Church. (JRT)

COVID-19 vaccine rollout ‘in the interest of all countries’, says WHO Chief AS of Monday, up to 172 countries have multiple vaccines so that whatever global competition for vaccine at highest risk around the world, this been engaging with the COVAX Global vaccine is proven to be safe and effective doses could lead to prices spiking expo- includes health workers, as they are on Vaccines Facility, which has both the – all countries within the Facility will be nentially in comparison to a collaborative the frontlines in this pandemic and crit- “largest and most diverse COVID-19 able to access them. effort such as the COVAX Facility. Also, ical to saving lives and stabilising the vaccine portfolio”, the World Health “Most importantly,it is the mechanism he indicated that it would lead to a overall health system. It also includes Organization (WHO) Chief disclosed, to enable a globally coordinated rollout. prolonged pandemic as only a small num- people over 65 years old and those with yesterday. This is in the interests of all countries, ber of countries would get most of the certain diseases that put them at higher “At present there are nine vaccines that even those that have invested with supply. risk of dying from COVID-19. are part of this dynamic portfolio... Even individual manufacturers independ- “Vaccine nationalism only helps the “A number of vaccines are now in the now, discussions are ongoing with four ently. We’re working with vaccine virus. The world has so far invested 12 final stage of clinical trials and we all more producers. And a further nine manufacturers to provide all countries trillion dollars in keeping economies mov- hope we will have multiple successful vaccines are currently under evaluation that join the effort timely and equitable ing,” he said, insisting that investing in candidates that are both safe and for the longer term.” access to all vaccines, licensed and the COVAX Facility is the fastest way to effective,” Dr. Ghebreyesus said, adding Director-General Dr. Tedros approved. This doesn’t just pool risk, it end this pandemic and ensure that the goal of the mechanism is to Ghebreyesus told the media briefing that also means that prices will be kept as low a sustainable economic recovery. deliver at least two billion doses the Facility is the critical mechanism for as possible.” According to the Director-General, it’s of safe, effective vaccines by the end of joint procurement and pooling risk across He said new research outlines that important to provide the vaccine to those 2021. (TL)

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