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once hampered cricket in Guyana have Guyana In The Limelight, For All been addressed in the bill. With the passage of the Bill Guyana joined two other Caribbean nations, the Wrong Reasons Trinidad and Tobago, and Barbados aving on May 26 cel- was very quickly followed by the West The Guyana Cricket Administration which made the governing bodies for ebrated its 48th Inde- Indies Cricket Board’s (WICB) June 1 an- Bill that seeks to provide legal admin- cricket legal entities. Hpendence Anniversary, nouncement of its decision to relocate the istrative guidelines for cricket had been This bill also will bring to an end the Guyana has since been in the 3rd Test of its 2014 Home Series against passed by on May 15 Guyana’s National life of an Interim Management Commit- limelight both here in Canada the visiting New Zealand from Guyana. Assembly after several days of heated tee which was established following a and in the Caribbean Region, The Test had been scheduled for June 26 parliamentary debate. Sport Minister Dr. court battle and the Chief Justice’s ruling for a couple of very “wrong” rea- – 30th at Guyana’s Providence Stadium. Frank Anthony who presented the bill to in 2011. It was first read in the House sons. Here in Canada, attendees to the It will now be played instead at Barbados’ the National Assembly said it was draft- on December 20, 2012 and was sent to a May 24 Guyana Independence Awards Kensington Oval. ed after extensive consultations with all Special Select Committee where it was Gala, held at the Guyanese owned In an Official Release, the WICB said stakeholders following recommendation under consideration until the report was Empire Banquet Hall, were shocked by the dates of the Test would remain the in a ruling made by the High Court. laid in the House on August 7, 2013. Guyana’s Consul General Sattie Sawh’s same, and the relocation had to come Dr. Anthony pointed out that the bill In an immediate response The Guyana Feature Address announcement that this about because of the Board’s disagree- firstly makes it legal for the Guyana Government expressed deep concern at year’s annual Guyana Festival has been ment over the Cricket Administration Cricket Board (GCB) to be established the decision by the West Indies Cricket cancelled. Consul General Sawh advised Bill that was passed by the government as a corporate body comprising the Board (WICB) to relocate the 3rd Test that the Festival’s Management Commit- of Guyana recently. The bill thrusts the Demerara, Essequibo and the Berbice Match with New Zealand and denied tee had taken the difficult decision at its administration of cricket in Guyana from Cricket Boards, all of which will also be the governing body’s assertion that the Planning Meeting earlier that week. an independent body to the govern- made corporate entities. recently passed Cricket Administration Patrons who may have subsequently ment. It includes the formation of a new A section of the bill will address the Bill would result in governmental inter- ventured to the Banquet Hall’s Bar Guyana Cricket Board as a legal entity issue of phantom voting for the election ference in the management of the game. seeking liquid consolation for the disap- and facilitates the creation of a Cricket of persons for administrative positions The government also accused the WICB pointment caused by the CG’s announce- Ombudsman, among other things. and at the same time, gives limited of seeking to violate Guyana’s sovereign- ment, were further shocked to discover WICB had “serious reservations” power to the Minister of Sports. ty. “It is hoped, that the arrogance and that there no EL Dorado Rum available about bill and felt it was inconsistent The National Assembly was also told contempt assumed by the WICB, as it for consumption. One patron expressed with the tenets of the International that the bill provides for better financial purports to give directions to a sovereign his utter astonishment that an Annual Cricket Council. accountability. As such, the GCB, under Government of a CARICOM member Guyana Independence Gala, hosted by a After failing to get an assurance this new legislation will be required to state, is noted,” said the Ministry of Guyanese-owned Banquet Hall, could be from his Excellency President Donald present timely audited financial reports Sport in a lengthy statement. without any El Dorado Rum. He stated Ramotar that the bill won’t be signed till to the National Assembly, as well as the We’ve included the Minister’s full that as far as he was aware, none of the terms are mutually agreed upon, WICB National Sports Commission. Statement in this Issue so as to allow innumerable Caribbean Community decided to shift the Test match out of The Subject Minister added that our Readers to judge for themselves events he had ever attended during the Guyana, saying it had been left “with no the recommendations from the Chief whether the Guyana Government’s posi- past thirty plus years had ever received option but to relocate the third Test”. Justice in his rulings were taken into tion is justified. any kind of financial sponsorship or sup- “The WICB regrets having to take consideration and were clearly crafted Whether it is or isn’t one thing that’s port from Bacardi or Captain Morgan, the this course of action and seeks the un- in the bill. Issues raised during public absolutely certain is that Guyanese, both rums that were available. What a way to derstanding of cricket fans and stake- consultations over a period of time were here and back home, are now probably celebrate your country’s Independence he holders in Guyana,” the Board said. also taken into consideration. wishing that their country’s 48th Inde- said, shaking his head in utter disbelief. “The WICB will continue to review all Minister Anthony added that he is pendence Anniversary could have been The cancellation of the Guyana Festival matters pertaining to cricket. confident that all the past issues which celebrated by far more happier news. worth repeating: guyana govt trashes wicb he Guyana government on Sun- deep regret the decision of the West It is hoped, that the arrogance and does not, in any way whatsoever, allow day expressed deep concern at Indies Cricket Board to relocate the Third contempt assumed by the WICB, as it or permit, directly or indirectly, Govern- Tthe decision by the West Indies Test between West Indies and New Zea- purports to give directions to a sovereign ment’s involvement in the administration Cricket Board (WICB) to relocate the land, from Guyana. We observe with even Government of a CARICOM member of cricket in Guyana, save and except a 3rd Test Match with New Zealand and greater concern, certain assertions made state, is noted. That aside, the statement singular instance, where the Minister is denied the governing body’s asser- by the WICB regarding this matter and issued by the WICB was clearly structured ascribed a function when the Act comes tion that the recently passed Cricket we feel compelled to respond. to convey a very jaundiced impression of into operation. After that initiating act, Administration Bill would result in On May 30Th 2014 at about 4.35pm, their exchanges with the Government on the Minister’s role disappears. governmental interference in the Mr. Dave Cameron, President of WICB, this matter. Government, therefore, rejects all or management of the game. wrote to His Excellency, President Donald The Government of Guyana does not any contention or insinuation that this The government also accused the Ramotar, raising certain concerns in discount the fact that the West Indies Bill presents an opportunity for Govern- WICB of seeking to violate Guyana’s sov- respect of the Guyana Cricket Adminis- Cricket Board maybe looking for a scape- mental intrusion into the administration ereignty. “It is hoped, that the arrogance tration Bill. In that letter, Mr. Cameron re- goat in this matter, since their agents in of cricket in Guyana. It is recognized and contempt assumed by the WICB, as it quested an opportunity to study the Bill Guyana were restraint by a Court Order that these charges are emanating from purports to give directions to a sovereign and the Constitution, in order to be able from acting or holding themselves out as a particular grouping and their spon- Government of a CARICOM member to provide more detailed comments at a officers of the Guyana Cricket Board and sors who perceive this Bill as an end to state, is noted,” said the Ministry of Sport later stage. In the interim, he requested as agents of the WICB. The net result be- their dominance over administration in a lengthy statement. that the President not assent to the Bill ing that WICB has no agents in Guyana to of cricket, and who many feel, are the The Antigua-based regional governing until there is agreement in relation to the act on their behalf in relation to hosting architects of the chaos which the Bill is body has said that t decided to shift the matters raised. The letter requested a of the Third Test between West Indies designed to arrest. West Indies-New Zealand match after response by 6 pm that day. and New Zealand. The Government is not surprised by failing to convince President Donald Ra- At or about 6.22 pm that day, the One cannot help but wonder, whose the chameleon outburst of the AFC. This motar against assenting the Bill. Honourable Minister of Sport, Dr. Frank interests the WICB really represent, is it is a party that masquerades as a pros- “The WICB has serious reservations Anthony, responded. In a covering that of cricket or some unknown vested ecutor of accountability, transparency that the Cricket Administration Bill which e-mail, the Minister explained that the agenda. and good governance, concepts which was passed in the Guyana National President was out of Georgetown and This Bill which was found so offensive, form the very raison d’etre of this Bill. Assembly thrusts the administration of that he was duly instructed to respond on seeks to bring transparency, account- However, they withheld support from cricket in Guyana from an independent the President’s behalf. ability, and good governance to the this Bill in the National Assembly having body to the Government of Guyana. This At 6.54 pm, the Minister received an e- administration of cricket in Guyana and participated in the Parliamentary Select the WICB views as undesirable and incon- mail from Mr. Cameron, indicating that the to address the plethora of allegations of Committee that produced a consensus sistent with International Cricket Council response was “ unacceptable “ and that the rigged and fraudulent elections, financial report. And have now joined forces with tenet,” the body has stated. response which he requires “ must be done irregularities and lack of accountability an extrinsic organ that is attempting Following is the full text of the State- under the Seal of the President “. The email in respect of cricket administration, inter to meddle in the internal affairs of our ment issued by the Guyana government: then informs that WICB will proceed with its alia, because of the absence of legal country and thwart our constitutionally The Government of Guyana notes with decision to move the match. personification in its structure. This Bill enshrined law making process.
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Barbados-China Visa Waiver Agreement Signed BRIDGETOWN, Barbados and China nership and investment. cooperation between the two countries undel Stuart government had made have signed a visa waiver agreement that McClean told the local and Chinese of- had been diverse, with some 21 gov- considerable progress in utilising the Bridgetown said would allow for increased ficials that the signing of the agreement ernment agreements on economic and grant funds provided by China with the cooperation between the two countries. demonstrated government’s recognition technical agreements signed. submission of 11 potential projects in Foreign Affairs and Foreign and For- of “facilitating exchanges and enhancing These agreements include the signing of areas such as agriculture, renewable en- eign Trade Minister, Maxine McClean, cooperation through travel”. an economic and technical agreement and ergy and infrastructural development. said the Mutual Visa Abolition Agree- McClean acknowledged that for the three banking agreements on accounting She said that Barbados had already ment with China will allow diplomatic, last 37 years there was a rich bilateral procedures to the tune of BDS $16 million started the process of fine-tuning its governmental and cultural personnel to relationship between Barbados and (One BDS dollar=US$0.50 cents). system for issuing visas for Chinese negotiate viable opportunities for part- China and pointed out that the areas of The Foreign Minister said the Fre- ordinary passport holders.
conducted since December 2013, ing fevers. Chikungunya is normally as “growing public health threats in Health Ministry when the disease was first reported not deadly and symptoms begin to the Caribbean”. The Agency says it Investigating in the Caribbean region. dissipate within a week. will convene a special networking On May 30 there were reports of CARPHA has described the chi- symposium focusing on these viruses Chikungunya two suspected cases of Chikungunya kungunya virus and dengue fever on June 12. Cases in persons who had just returned from BRIDGETOWN, The Ministry of Health Dominica where medical officials have is investigating seven suspected cases been dealing with a major outbreak. of the Chikungunya virus. In a May 30 Chikungunya, a virus more com- release, the Health Ministry said while monly found in Africa and Asia and there are no positive cases of the mos- transmitted by the aedes aegypti quito borne illness, samples taken from mosquito that causes the more persons with symptoms of the disease deadly dengue fever, was first de- were sent to the Caribbean Public tected in the eastern Caribbean five Health Agency (CARPHA) in Trinidad for months ago. testing and results are expected soon. Since then, it has jumped from is- According to health officials, rou- land to island, sending thousands of tine tests of any patient with symp- patients to the hospital with painful toms of Chikungunya have been joints, pounding headaches and spik-
two cashiers and two general work- Carmeta’s ers. There has been no official word from management, but sources said that the store, which was opened Demise at the old airport in 1980, has been BRIDGETOWN, More than three consistently making small losses decades of service at the Grantley since 2012 and that it had been Adams International Airport is now making small profits or breaking no more. even up to the year prior. Carmeta’s, the store run by the Bar- It is understood that staff received bados Agricultural Development and notice of the pending closure via let- Marketing Corporation (BADMC) and ter two weeks ago. The original plan which is named for the late culinary was for the store to close on May 24, icon Carmeta Fraser, has closed its with the last working day being May doors for the final time, and about six 31. A change in plans saw the closure workers are facing the breadline. of the store and the last day of work These include two supervisors, coinciding. June 4, 2014 CARIBBEAN GRAPHIC PAGE 7
been in power since 2004, is hoping to improve on its slender majority in UPP Election Manifesto Launched the House of Representatives, where it The manifesto – the ‘Peo- About 48,000 people are registered holds nine of the 16 seats. ple’s Charter’ was presented to vote, according to the Antigua and The ABLP suffered its first electoral during a May 29 ceremony Barbuda Electoral Commission. defeat in 2004 after nearly 30 years in . UPP deputy leader Harold The last general election was held in power under the leadership of the iconic Lovell said it was based on March 2009 and the UPP, which has but controversial Bird family. ten main pillars ranging from economic stability and honour and dignity. known for the ‘absolute quality and These include the construc- Rum Backing excellence’ in the rums produced, it tion of a new port, a modern Assured still had to deal with competition in performing arts centre and CASTRIES, St.Lucia, Prime Minister the international market. the exploration of space Dr. Kenny D. Anthony has assured “The Authentic Caribbean Rums ST. JOHN’S, Antigua, Ahead of the technology .The UPP also committed to Caribbean rum producers that a campaign should market the Carib- June 12 General Election, the ruling continuing its exist social programmes. marketing campaign to position Au- bean personality and the fact that United Progressive Party (UPP) has The United Progressive Party, seeking thentic Caribbean Rums in Europe Caribbean producers are the best launched its 2014 manifesto promising a third term in office, is being challenged and internationally has the backing at what they do,” Anthony said. to build a new port and explore space by the main opposition Antigua and Bar- of Caribbean governments. The exposition was organised by technology. buda Labor Party, led by Gaston Browne. Dr. Anthony was speaking at a the West Indies Rum and Spirits regional rum exposition in St. Lucia, Producers Association (WIRSPA) to which hosted 16 Caribbean rum introduce to the visiting European More than 50 regional artistes producers and journalists from six journalists the Authentic Caribbean Dominican from 15 countries participated in the European countries. Rum marketing campaign and the Wins CARICOM competition that was first held last The Prime Minister acknowledged mark associated with it. year. The aim of the competition was that despite victories at rum festi- Dr. Frank Ward, Chairman of WIR- Song to engender the full participation vals worldwide, the Caribbean had SPA said the exposure was very im- Competition of CARICOM nationals in compos- a lot to do to maintain its foothold portant for producers because their ROSEAU, Dominica, The Island’s ing and selecting a CARICOM song in traditional markets in Europe and industry throughout the islands and Goodwill Ambassador Michele which will be used at official func- to establish new markets globally. territories have always been export Henderson has won the 2014 Carib- tions including meetings of CARI- He said although the region was oriented. bean Community (CARICOM) song COM Heads of Government and at competition with her composition international events. entitled “Celebrating C ARICOM”. “I am very happy If the thought of that my work has been recognized and was considered worthy of regional attention and I selling your home want to congratulate all the other entrants and the other ten finalists who have participated this year is in the competition as well,” Henderson said on the state-owned DBS I feel very Dominica had three other competi- giving you a proud that our little island Dominica tors and Henderson will receive the can come up on top for a change, US$10,000 prize. in a regional competition. I am very The song will be presented to the excited about it and I would like to general public for the first time on headache - no thank all the people who helped, July 1 during the CARICOM summit contributed and encouraged.” in Antigua. need for aspirin, call me instead! Charles Dow 416-838-2616 Sales Representative Right At Home Realty Inc. [email protected] http://www.CharlesDow.ca Comparative Market Analysis
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Fledgling Charity Treats Homeless To Lunch GEORGETOWN, Many homeless and intended feeding activity. less fortunate persons around George- Members of the NGO offered ap- town were on June 1 fed by vibrant and proximately 100 recipients from all the passionate youths from a newly-formed mentioned areas an ideal one-course non-governmental charitable organiza- meal in an initiative that was part of tion, ‘Dream For Today Foundation’. the group’s set objective – feeding The organisation has been formed with the less fortunate as the NGO’s prime the aim of reducing poverty and mak- mission. Many recipients awoke to the ing a valuable contribution to commu- call to uplift a box of food for lunch, nities. Its feeding activity commenced and expressed abundant thanks for the around Guyana Stores Ltd and then NGO’s generosity. proceeded to Bourda Market, before Apart from the ‘feed’ mission, the concluding at the Burnham Court in group has donated clothes to orphan- the vicinity of the Promenade Gardens. ages and other institutions. It is nearing This marks the third such activity the one year into its existence with a com- group has undertaken since its forma- mendable mission to provide voluntary phanages that are in dire need of basic this admonition from the venerable Ma- tion. Prior to the June 1, the organiza- services and necessities to the less supplies and other amenities. hatma Gandhi: “You must be the change tion held fundraisisers to facilitate its fortunate in Georgetown, and to the or- Members of that NGO take seriously you wish to see in the world”.
ana Chronicle, suing the company for media on May 30. According to a thieves who trespass on their turf. Mayor Green in excess of $100 million dollars, for release from the Office of the Mayor During the period 2004/2005, Green what he says is a libelous article writ- and City Council, Green has taken had relentlessly campaigned to have Sues Chronicle ten in reference to him. action against the Guyana Chronicle city Public Relations Officer Royston For G$100 “I’m a very fair man, those who for an article written about him in King relieved of his position on the know me will tell you …but due to a which the editors of that newspaper basis of incompetence and misman- Million very nasty piece of writing; an article “sought to use to enhance the impo- agement, and prosecuted for fraud GEORGETOWN, City Mayor Ham- which was published in the Chronicle sition of Ms. Carol Ryan Sooba.” and corruption,” the article stated. ilton Green has announced that he newspapers about me, I was advised “The Chronicle has been breach- However, during a May 30 press has taken legal action against the by my Attorney Mr. Rex Mc Kay to ing basic protocols of good jour- conference, Deputy Mayor Patricia State owned media publication, Guy- take legal action,” Green told the nalism, particularly in their report- Chase Greene debunked the accusa- ing on issues emanating from the tions leveled against Mayor Green. City Council. While we encourage “It is not true, it is the Mayor and freedom of the press we also wish councillors of the city of Georgetown not to decouple that freedom from who nominated Ms Beulah Williams responsibility.” for post of Town Clerk, her termina- ® In an editorial which was published tion was done through the Local "Connecting the Caribbean Globally" by the Guyana Chronicle on May 18, Government Ministry after a commis- 2014 Mayor Green was accused of sion of inquiry, and the same done to amongst other things, persecuting Yonette Pluck, who was also elected females in leadership positions within by the Mayor and councillors” GUYANA SPECIAL! the Council. “I stand for principle… It is the “City Mayor Hamilton Green’s Mayor who has been pushing women proclivity for making war on females in the Council. It is the Mayor who who assume leadership positions in agreed that women should be push- NOW ONLY the city’s hierarchal construct is well ing themselves for higher positions NOW ONLY* recorded, and three female Town in the Council and the Mayor is the $20* Clerks prior to the appointment of one who tolerated the person who Ms. Carol Sooba, as well as his new currently occupies the post of Town $50ANY SIZE ally, Patricia Chase-Green, have been Clerk, for her to be given time off for relentlessly persecuted and pilloried eight years to pursue her studies.” by Green…Thieves do not like fellow Chase Greene added.
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Rushdie At Buggery Law Review JA Literary Needed Says PJ Patterson KINGSTON, Former Prime Patterson, who served as Festival Minister PJ Patterson is urg- prime minister from 1992 to KINGSTON,, Salman Rushdie, author ing that the debate over 2006, said there is a certain of the novel, The Satanic Verses, for Jamaica’s buggery law be level of privacy that should which Iran’s Ayatollah Khomeini issued framed within the context of not be invaded and there is a death sentence or fatwa against him, current world trends and the already an accepted code as visited Jamaica just recently. Rushdie realities that various differ- to what are considered ap- was among a mouth-watering line-up ences exist in the society. propriate “public displays of of literary stars appearing at this year’s Patterson, addressing a May relationships from that which May 30 – June 1 Calabash International Quranic verses that allow intercessory 27 Rotary Club of Spanish happens in the privacy and Literary Festival, which was staged at prayers to be made to three Pagan Mec- Town meeting at the Police confines of one’s house”. Jake’s in the normally quiet Treasure can goddesses. In the United Kingdom, Officers’ Club in St Andrew, However, he was quick to Beach fishing village in St Elizabeth. the novel received great reviews, placing said both sides of the debate point out that those advocat- Rushdie, a Briton of Indian descent, him among the finalists for the 1988 – those for, and those against ing for changes to the law published The Satanic Verses, his fourth Booker Prize and winning the 1988 repealing the buggery law – must also demonstrate toler- novel, in 1988 and a year later was Whitbread Award for novel of the year. should find some common ance towards those who do telephoned by a BBC journalist and told But within months Rushdie was ground on which to resolve not share their views. that he had been ‘sentenced to death’ by enemy number one for radical Islamists their differences in opinion. “Those who wish to have the Ayatollah Khomeini who accused who accused him of blasphemy and He said the society has to changes must accept the him of being “against Islam, the Prophet mocking their faith. A fatwa calling for engage in a more meaning- right of persons to speak and the Quran”, according to Rushdie’s his death to be executed by any Isla- ful conversation on the issue, freely, reflecting their convic- website. mist was issued by Ayatollah Ruhollah which must take place in an tions and they can’t expect The author thought he had done Khomeini, then Supreme Leader of Iran, environment that recognises to have all the say going one a work inspired in part by the life of on 14 February 1989. Reports are that and accepts that there will way, they must expect oth- Prophet Muhammad who is worshipped the fatwa was followed by several failed be differences in people’s ers to have contending posi- by Islamists. The title is said to refer to assassination attempts on Rushdie’s life. sexual preferences. tions,” he added. the ‘satanic verses’, a group of alleged He has since been under police guard. DR. RICHARD LAI 20,000 Smartphone Sales Anticipated KINGSTON, Telecoms company Digicel ers use mobile data on Digicel’s network AND ASSOCIATES says that it will introduce the lowest and the increased population coverage priced smartphones on the local market due to its efforts can only be positive for Family and Cosmetic Dentistry as part of its ongoing drive to widen ac- entertainment and enterprise. cessibility to mobile internet. Last month Digicel completed the con- According to Digicel, with the price set struction of an additional 187 cell sites, between J$4,000 and J$6,000, the com- bringing the total number of 4G Mobile pany expects to distribute over 20,000 of sites on the Digicel network to over 600, the new devices throughout the month of a release from the company said. June based on current demand. King also commended the govern- Handsets will include its own brand ment in its recent effort to reduce the along with others from Alcatel, Huawei duty on smartphones as it ensures “that and Amgoo. Distribution director, Patrick access and affordability of mobile Inter- King said that nearly one million custom- net are increasingly within reach.”
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Public Servants Compensation Grace Considering London Policy Completed Stock Market Listing KINGSTON, Government has com- KINGSTON, Conglom- bean,” GraceKennedy Group CEO Don pleted a wide ranging compensa- erate GraceKennedy will Wehby told Caribbean Business Report tion policy for the public service. consider listing on the following the company’s May 28 annual Prime Minister Portia Simpson Miller London Stock Exchange general meeting at its Harbour Street, said her administration is taking steps (LSE) or a similar de- Kingston headquarters. Wehby set up to develop “an instrument that deter- veloped market in the an internal team to test the willing- mines how we pay public sector work- medium-term, manage- ness of developed markets to accept a ers for the work they do. “Rest assured ment has indicated. GraceKennedy listing. then, that you will be hearing more It’s all part of realising “I have done my own research and I about this new reclassification and the shareholder value for a think London is the option,” he opined. new regime when it is put in place.” stock that trades on the The UK remains a key market for She assured public sector work- Jamaica Stock Exchange GraceKennedy and the listing would ers that her administration would be at roughly half its book tap into its strong consumer base in seeking every opportunity within value. that market. GraceKennedy earned $43 the context of wage restraint, to do Concurrently, GraceK- billion of its $67.2 billion revenues from what it can to enhance their welfare. ennedy bought 2.8 “Based on our strategy and vision Jamaica, followed by Europe at $11.1 The prime minister’s remarks million of its own shares so far under its going forward in terms of unlocking billion, North America at $9 billion, came at the May 30 Jamaica Civil buy-back programme. This is aimed at shareholder value, we believe we should Caribbean and other at $3.9 billion and Service Association (JCSA) 95th increasing the demand for shares and look at the possibility of listing on a Africa at $78.9 million, according to annual general meeting, held at influencing the stock price. stock exchange outside of the Carib- 2013 annual financials. the Jamaica Conference Centre, in downtown Kingston. “Already, I gave instructions Police data from January 1 to May sub-machine guns and seven shotguns. media that the police will not be to the NHT (that) when they are 24, this year, has shown that 250 The total of 250 weapons represents relenting in their quest to rid the building in areas suitable for public firearms and 3,417 rounds of ammu- a decline from the 273 firearms seized streets of these deadly weapons. He servants, there should be an allo- nition have been recovered. And on during the same period last year. said these efforts will be sustained cation. “ Simpson Miller stated. may 29 Police confirmed that an- However, there was an increase in throughout the year, and aid in the other nine guns and more than 1,000 the number of rounds of ammunition reduction of the more than 456 rounds were seized in St Catherine. confiscated, as 893 more rounds were shooting incidents since the start of $30 Million Guns, A breakdown of the guns confis- seized this year compared to last year. the year. Ammo Haul cated, as indicated by the police The police report that 244 persons He said each operation they KINGSTON, An estimated $30 mil- statistics, showed that 154 pistols and were arrested for breaching the encounter is now allowing them to lion worth of guns and ammunition 37 revolvers were taken off the streets. Firearms Act, an increase of 13 over refine their approach and the com- have been taken off the streets of Twenty-six homemade weapons were last year. Devon Watkis, assistant missioner is fully in support of the Jamaica since the start of the year. also seized along with 18 rifles, eight commissioner of police, told local cops’ efforts. PAGE 12 CARIBBEAN GRAPHIC June 4, 2014
nese citizen Noel Elliot of Washington, DC, suffered a broken leg and had to be Caribbean Airlines Facing flown back to New York, where his leg was later amputated. Lawsuits Over Guyana 2011 Crash The Caribbean News Now report said Colson Hicks Eidson attorneys PORT-Of-SPAIN, A US court ruling lines, filed Curtis Miner and Stephanie Casey filed has now paved the way for Caribbean a motion to several lawsuits against CAL on behalf Airlines to be sued by passengers who dismiss for of Rajendra Persaud, 64, and Prampatie were on board Flight BW 523 when it lack of sub- Persaud, 64, who live in Florida, Shanti crash-landed in Georgetown, Guyana ject matter Persaud, 34, and her two children, in 2011. On May 29 an online news site, jurisdiction ages ten and seven, of Guyana, were all Caribbean News Now, reported that the claim- passengers on Flight BW 523 and suf- Eastern District Court in New York had ing that fered personal injuries when the plane ruled against CAL. Guyana is overshot the runway and broke in half. The court found that Guyana is not a a party to The complaint asserts common-law neg- party to the Warsaw Convention, which the Warsaw ligence claims and claims for damages is an international convention that regu- Conven- under the Warsaw Convention. lates liability for international carriage tion and that the US was not one of the or accede to the Warsaw Convention The report quotes Miner as com- of people, luggage, or goods. The ruling specified forums in which an action following its independence from the menting on the outcome: “This ruling declared that the treaty, which places against an air carrier could be brought United Kingdom in 1966.” is significant as it allows us to move a cap on the amount of damages to be under the Warsaw Convention.” Additionally they argued the govern- forward with pursuing our claims paid, does not govern the CAL case. The local carrier contended that “Guy- ments of Poland, the United States, and the against the airline in the United States This effectively clears the way for CAL ana is a party to the treaty because the International Civil Aviation Organisation and seek damages for the plaintiffs to be sued by passengers on the flight, United Kingdom ratified the Warsaw do not list Guyana as a “High Contracting who suffered from severe emotional which originated at NewYork’s JFK In- Convention on behalf of its colonies in Party” to the Warsaw Convention. distress as a result of this accident. The ternational Airport, to sue for emotional 1935 when British Guiana—the prede- On July 30, 2011, at 1.30 am, the ruling may also impact airlines that fly trauma and personal injury, and leaves cessor to Guyana—was a British colony Boeing 737-800 crashed and broke between Guyana and the United States the amount of damages to be awarded and that it did not need to take any into two on landing at Guyana’s Cheddi in that claims of passengers who fly open to the court’s discretion. An inves- further action when it became indepen- Jagan airport. The plane came to a stop roundtrip from Guyana will not be cov- tigation into the incident found that a dent.” But Miner and Casey successfully just before it went over a 200-foot ra- ered by the Warsaw Convention, which pilot error led to the crash. argued that “Guyana never took formal vine. Several of the 157 passengers were is seen as being protective of airlines The news report said: “Caribbean Air- actions to properly and effectively ratify injured but there were no deaths. Guya- over passengers.”
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Mall in Chaguanas, said the video COP Suspends Roberts was in the public domain a year ago PORT-OF-SPAIN, The Congress party in any form or fashion and Minister and conveniently reappeared on the of the People last night suspended they will also take steps to have news headlines on the eve of the Sports Minister Anil Roberts him removed as a member. Asked Blocks Joint Trade Union Movement (JTUM) from the party over his failure to if this was a suspension, Rama- and Opposition march against the co-operate with them in the con- dhar said yes, adding that accord- Government last week. However, troversial ganja video matter. The ing to the Westminster system that PORT-Of-SPAIN,Video Sport Minister Anil she assured all allegations of wrong- decision was taken following we follow, in a situation where an Roberts has effectively blocked the doing will be looked into. an emergency meeting at COP’s issue is unresolved the minister Congress of the People (COP) from The COP, of which Roberts is Operations Centre in Charlieville, should step aside. He suggested investigating a “ganja video” show- a member, appointed a commit- Chaguanas. It came more than two that Roberts should step aside as a ing a man resembling a Govern- tee comprising COP chairman weeks after the video, which shows Government Minister as well, but ment minister rolling a joint. The Carolyn Seepersad-Bachan, Clyde a man resembling a Government said for now the COP was doing its minister opted not to speak on the Weatherhead, Ann Mac Philip and minister rolling what appears to part. “We will be exploring every issue when he appeared before Dr Anirudh Mahabir to investigate be a marijuana cigarette in a hotel option to sever any and every tie COP officials at the COP’s Flagship the matter. room with two women, was aired. with Roberts,” he said. House headquarters in St Clair, Roberts met with the committee making it clear the matter was in on May 30 at the COP’s flagship Roberts has refused to confirm Noting that Roberts was entitled the hands of his attorneys. house but opted to exercise his or deny whether he is the person to the presumption of innocence On May 21 TV6 News last aired a right to silence. in the video and last week also before guilt, Ramadhar said he will video clip which showed an indi- Questioned following the meeting, refused to co-operate with COP still be given an opportunity for a vidual resembling a Government Roberts said he met with his party executives at a meeting specifi- fair hearing before the executive if minister and sounding like him members to plan election strategy. cally called to view the video and he chooses to do so. unwrapping a cigarette, placing a Asked if he was still a COP mem- address the matter. In making Asked about the possibility of quantity of marijuana inside the cig- ber, he responded, “Of course!” the announcement following Roberts suing over the decision, arette skin, and then rolling it back before jumping into his vehicle and last night’s meeting, COP leader Ramadhar said their decision was together, all in the presence of a being driven away. Prakash Ramadhar said the party purely political one, but said they group of people, mainly comprising Seepersad-Bachan however told felt it had no other option, as the would deal with the legal matter women, in what looked like a hotel the media Roberts indicated he was matter has long been occupying when and if it comes. room with the number 201. Roberts not willing to speak. She expressed public debate. He said after serious Asked whether he felt Prime Minis- has not confirmed or denied he is disappointment at his move, saying consideration, the executive agreed ter Kamla Persad-Bissessar should the man in the video. the matter has been too long in the that Roberts did not co-operate remove Roberts from her Cabinet, He has instead attacked Opposi- public domain. with them to clarify the issue, he said, “The Prime Minister is tion Leader Dr Keith Rowley, saying Meanwhile, Mahabir said no one whether he was in the video and entitled to her processes, but he’s a no voodoo and Opposition politics has come out and actually made whether any illegal activity was be- member of the party and he went will stop him from performing his an allegation saying it was Roberts ing committed at the time. into the election on a COP ticket. duties. Prime Minister Kamla Persad- in the video and “one wonders Based on his failure to co- The Prime Minister will have her Bissessar, at the May 24 United Na- what is he to answer”. However, operate, Ramadhar said they responsibility.” He said the decision tional Congress’s (UNC) fourth an- he noted the matter has gripped agreed that he will not be allowed was to be communicated to Roberts niversary celebrations at Mid Centre public attention. to participate in, or represent the last night.
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HEALTH Matters ness life cycle – and that’s where you are now.1 Think about employee loyalty. You’re Benefits For Small Business: Where To already helping with your staff’s physical health; helping with their financial health Begin And When - Part II: might be the best next step.” ne of the greatest chal- goals you set out to achieve when you As they wrap up, Mark schedules lenges you may face as a put it in place,” says Mark. “That’s excel- another meeting with Josh and Kim in six Osmall business owner is lent. From a cost point of view, the plan months’ time so he can talk to them fur- the ability to attract and retain • RRSPs • RESPs is performing• ETFs well, and you’ve told me ther about the advantages of a group retire- quality, dependable staff mem- • TFSAs • INSURANCEyou’re already• MUTUAL ahead FUNDS of your competi- ment plan and begin helping them identify bers, particularly as your enterprise • RRIFs • STOCKstion in this• GICs regard. 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But Lipists.fe Insur Beforeance Adv weisor hire additionalEstate staff, and TaxJosh andPlanning Kim admit they’ve been so busy stop planning for the future, though.” where do you begin – and when? however, we want to reviewIt’s now Autumn the benefits — for many agetting time to therelax business and get away off thefrom ground it that they Whether you’re starting a new business, Here’s the continuation of Josh and we offer to our employees.”all. 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First Dental Appointment Expectations our first visit to the Den- also reveal decay that occurs in between Medical history: It is important Dr. Richard Lai tist should never be your the teeth as well as the health of the to provide a complete medical history Dental Surgeon Ylast. Here are some revi- bone which supports your teeth. There including medications you are taking, and sions to what you should expect. are three types of x-rays that are most any allergies you may have to medications. commonly taken in the dental office; each You may be asked questions regarding Scale/Cleaning: Scaling is the clini- X-rays: X-rays are an essential compo- kind of x-ray is used to diagnose specific your family medical history, and any past cal term for hygiene cleaning. During your nent for complete oral treatment. Tartar concerns. Whether it is to identify if there surgeries you have had and any immune initial visit your hygienist may or may not build up that occurs below the gum line is an infection or lesions or to diagnose if deficiencies. Remember, your mouth is just be able to complete your cleaning. Depend- that cannot be seen by the hygienist can wisdom teeth are going to be a concern, a small part of your overall health. ing on how long it has been since your last only be identified through x-rays. They all of those issues require an x-ray. Have you ever been advised by your cleaning there may be a lot of tartar build physician to take antibiotic treatment up that has developed underneath the gum before your dental appointment? If so, line. In some instances you may need to it is pertinent to notate this information come back for a second treatment for the so the appropriate medications can be hygienist to complete the cleaning. If you provided should you still require such have sensitivity or there is a large amount treatment. Also, if you are nervous dur- of tartar on the teeth below the gum line, ing dental appointments it is important you may require localized anesthetic for to advise your dental team so that they the treatment to be completed can take necessary steps to ease you into your dental treatment. Examinations: Examinations are usually completed after your full mouth Probing: Pocket probing is impor- has been cleaned. It is important for tant because it reveals the depth of the a full cleaning to be complete in order gums around each tooth. The depth is for your dentist can have a more ac- measured in millimeters. Measurements curate view of what is happening in between 1mm to 3mm are considered your mouth. Any sticky surfaces which within reasonable limits. It is important indicates present decay is not hidden to understand that the larger the pocket under layers of tartar. Your dentist will depth, the more bacteria that can live review your x-rays to determine if there in between your gums and teeth thus are any areas of concern which he or resulting in gum disease and bone loss. she cannot see with their eyes. Having a hard time finding and buying that hidden gem? Call now if its out there together we can find it! Charles Dow 416-838-2616 Sales Representative Right At Home Realty Inc. [email protected] www.CharlesDow.ca Buying strategies and recommendations
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And with West Indies boasting a bowlers that we have and try to see young fast bowling attack, Gibson if he can inspire them through his Legends Coaching Presence believes Ambrose can serve as an experiences to turn themselves into inspiration and mentor. great bowlers,” Gibson pointed out. An Asset Says Gibson “Sir Curtly is heavily involved in “He’s obviously led the West In- est Indies head coach Ottis cricket here with the Combined dies bowling attack and done it very Gibson says the presence Campuses & Colleges and is making well over his career, so hopefully he Wof legends Sir Garfield a contribution to West Indies cricket will impart some knowledge and Sobers and Sir Curtly Ambrose will in that way so the feeling is to get pass on some of his experiences be an asset to the team’s preparation him to come in and mentor the good onto the guys.” ahead of the upcoming Test Series against New Zealand. Sir Garry, the greatest all-rounder in the game’s history and Barbados’ only living National Hero, will work Talk with the regional side’s batsmen dur- ing the ongoing preparation camp be lost on the experienced guys Nah! which bowled off last Friday. like Shiv Chanderpaul and Marlon Sir Curtly, one of the finest ever Samuels either. All the guys will get Newly appointed West In- fast bowlers the world has seen, has the opportunity to speak to Sir Garry dies Test Captain, Denesh signed on as the team’s bowling about their game, which can only be Ramdin has received the consultant and will be present for the a good thing for us. blessings of Sir Vivian camp along with the three-Test tour “Hopefully, over the next couple of Richards. Ramdin and and two Twenty20 Internationals. the days, the guys will really use him Richards had previously “Sir Garry is the best of the best as a springboard for where they are locked horns. Prior to and it is great to have him join us. He in their game and what he thinks they the 2012 England – West is still an avid watcher of the game, need to do to take their game to the Indies Series Sir Viv had so he sees a lot of things. He is here next level,” Gibson added. been vocally critical of to pass on his knowledge over so Sir Curtly, meanwhile, recently Ramdin’s batting performances. Ram- sign. Having been caught by the TV many years of doing it,” Gibson said. worked as a bowling consultant with din upon subsequently scoring a Test cameras at the ground it instantly “The guys like Darren Bravo and Combined Campuses and Colleges century during the Series had flashed became a subject of as yet unabated young Kieran Powell have been very and will bring the experience of 98 his now infamous “ Talk Nah Sir Viv” global cricketing discussions. receptive and his wisdom will not Tests and 405 wickets with him.
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atchin Tendulkar, Brian of a state of the art cricket Stadium in Lara, Shivnarine Chand- Toronto within the immediate future. Serpaul, three cricketing Singh also plans on staging matches for legends of the modern era. All the Inaugural Season of a new Cana- three universally recognized dian T20 League next Summer. as Kings of Cricket. In fact Named by the ICC as The Cricketer some have even gone so far as of The Generation, after an illustrious to label Tendulkar and Lara Test career of 200 matches, Tendulkar as Gods. And if plans that are retired last October as the record now in the making materialize holder for the highest number of runs as hoped this coming Octo- scored in Tests (15,921), as well as the ber 4 they will be celebrated most centuries (51). In his as such right here in Toronto. equally impressive Test Ca- Plans are now afoot for the reer Lara scored 11,953 runs hosting of a $500 plate Gala at from just 131 matches with the Westin Harbor Castle Ball- 34 centuries. He also holds room in honour of the three the records for both the cricketing Legends. Highest Individual score in The Toronto Gala which is being Tests (400 not out) and First planned by Roy Singh, the Canadian Class Matches (501 not out). Premier League’s (T20)) dynamic lastly a photo opportunity. The still active Chanderpaul CEO, will be modelled after a simi- Singh has already engaged the has so far scored 11,219 lar event held in Dubai in honor of assistance of several Canadian lumi- runs from the 153 Tests he’s Tendulkar a few months ago. The naries towards the fulfillment of his played with 29 centuries. Dubai event included a cocktail half plans, including former Toronto Mayor Cricket royalty indeed, all hour, 40 minute Q&A, 30 minute en- David Miller. He hopes to attract 1,000 will be used towards the fulfillment of whom fully deserve to be tertainment followed by dinner and attendees to the Gala. Funds raised of Singh’s dream for the construction treated and celebrated as such.
April, Roach has been working with Zealand after missing the deadline BCA coach Vasbert Drakes, West to report to the West Indies camp in Roach , Taylor Back Indies coach Ottis Gibson and his order to play the IPL final. Maple teammate Corey Collymore - The series will be the first assign- all three are former West Indies fast ment for Denesh Ramdin, who took For First Test bowlers - in order to get his shoulder over as Test captain from Darren ast bowlers Jerome Tay- Plagued by injuries since his debut back in shape for bowling. A few Sammy last month. Sammy then an- lor and Kemar Roach, who in 2003, Taylor recently returned to months ago, he escaped serious nounced his retirement from Test Fhave battled injuries re- competitive cricket for Jamaica in a injury following a car accident in his cricket hours after Ramdin’s appoint- cently, have been recalled to the one-dayer against the touring Ireland native Barbados. ment. The wicketkeeper-batsman has West Indies squad for the first side in February. He then finished as Shillingford was suspended for an led the national side in three T20s Test against New Zealand, which the second-highest wicket-taker for Ja- illegal bowling action in December, and an ODI and has more extensive starts in Kingston on June 8. The maica in the Regional Four Day Com- during West Indies’ tour to New Zea- leadership experience with Trinidad squad also includes offspinner Shane petition, bagging 25 wickets in eight land. He made a successful return to & Tobago. Shillingford, who was cleared for a games at an average of 25.28. Taylor’s competitive cricket with a match haul The Jamaica Test is also likely to return to international cricket earlier last Test appearance was in November of 11 wickets for Windward Islands be Chris Gayle’s 100th match in this year, following remedial work on 2009, against Australia in Brisbane. in a Regional Four Day Competition the format. Gayle struggled with a his bowling action. Roach, on the other hand, has not game in March and was subsequent- back injury during the IPL and re- The selectors also named left- played a Test since the home series ly cleared for an international return. cently sought treatment in Germany, arm spinner Sulieman Benn in the against Zimbabwe in March 2013. A The offspinner, however, cannot bowl aiming to be fit for the landmark Test 13-member squad, while Dwayne shoulder injury forced him out of the his doosra, as it remains illegal. in front of his home crowd. Bravo was ruled out due to an injury India tour in November last year after In a side packed largely with pacers, Squad: Denesh Ramdin (capt), Su- sustained during IPL 2014. which he underwent a surgery. Since Benn, who last played a Test in De- lieman Benn, Kraigg Brathwaite, Dar- cember 2010, is expected to reinforce ren Bravo, Shivnarine Chanderpaul, the side’s spin department. West Kirk Edwards, Shannon Gabriel, Chris Indies will miss the services of Sunil Gayle, Kieran Powell, Kemar Roach, Narine, who was disqualified from Marlon Samuels, Shane Shillingford, selection for the Tests against New Jerome Taylor
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