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Friday November 29, 2013 $2 VAT Inclusive STAND ON YOUR OWN By Patricia Thangaraj back to the days when the Caribbean had is a situation where we are operating in a the Radisson Aquatica Resort,Gomez said special market access for goods such as globally competitive environment where that the time has come for business CARIBBEAN businessmen and bananas. we no longer have the ability to take a persons to start thinking about how they women need to get rid of the “I think that unfortunately for the product of any quality to market and still can enhance their product or service so preferential markets mindset. Caribbean we have taken way too long to receive a premium price on it.” that it stands on its own merits instead of This is the belief of Manager,Trade and transition out of the period and area when In an interview with The Barbados simply relying on finding ways of getting Export Development at Caribbean Export, the preferential market access dominated Advocate at a recent training workshop preferential market access. David Gomez,who said that some business our access into foreign and export markets. on ‘The Use of Intellectual Property as a persons in the region are still longing to go What we do find ourselves faced with now tool for Business/Export Enhancement’ at STAND on Page 3 Writers deserve more recognition THE contribution of Barbadian writers to the development of this country is often overlooked, in favour of other well recognised cultural practitioners. This was the view expressed by Senator Harcourt Husbands, Parliamentary Secretary in the Ministry of Education, Science, Technology and Innovation, as he spoke at an Official Book Launch Ceremony to celebrate the work of author Dr. Dan Carter, who wrote “The Story of Society Primary” to capture the prestigious history of the school, which was the first elementary school in Barbados for Blacks. Speaking directly to the work of Dr. Dan Carter,Senator Husbands, himself a former teacher, noted that it was during a recent debate of the Cultural Industries Bill in the Senate that he predicted that there would be an explosion of talent in the literary field, with a number of writers coming to the fore. Already, he said, there are numerous local writers who have made a mark on history’s page and the quality of their contributions cannot be overlooked in favour of musicians, artists and other cultural practitioners. “I also made the point that the contribution of our writers is overlooked and musicians, especially calypsonians (garner) the lion share of the public’s attention. At that time I noted a number of individual writers whose work I said had impressed me.I mentioned “Whispers of Peace to My Soul” by Ralph Thorne; “Listen to the Hills” by Cynthia Wilson; “The Shuffler’s Tale” by Sir Carlise Burton; “Eye Witness to Order and Disorder” by Harold Hoyte; “The Encyclopedia of Reggae” by Michael Alleyne; “Bengal to Barbados” by Sabir INDEPENDENT WOMEN: Women Entrepreneurs of Barbados’ (WEB) Technical Advisor, Undine Whittaker ad- Nakhuda and Andrea Stuart’s “Sugar in mires the wide range of items on display by WEB member Leona Lampkin of Caesar L.L Variety in time for Independence the Blood”, Husbands pointed out. Day tomorrow. The group transformed the Chamberlain Bridge in the City with a showcase of items during an event yester- day which was supported by the National Cultural Foundation and the Barbados Tourism Authority. (See Page 5) RECOGNITION on Page 7 2 • Friday November 29, 2013 The Barbados Advocate

The Barbados Advocate Friday November 29, 2013 • 3 Clear strategy important New COB By Patricia Thangaraj BUSINESSMEN and business- branch women must have a comprehen- sive, defined strategy for how they plan to move their products into the international markets. by 2014 This is according to Manager, Trade and Export Development at Caribbean Export, David Gomez, who spoke to the THE City of Bridgetown (COB) Co- Barbados Advocate yesterday dur- operative Credit Union Ltd. will have ing a break of the Training Workshop a new branch by the first quarter of on ‘The Use of Intellectual Property as 2014. a tool for Business/Export Enhance- This was revealed by President, ment’ at the Radisson Aquatica Resort. Christopher Oliver, during an inter- He said that unfortunately, a lot of view with the press yesterday at the persons have not yet fully developed unveiling of the wall dedicated to their a strategy for their business and the 30 founding members. products that they produce. These per- He said that this branch is neces- sons also need to comprehend how the sary as their current two branches market works and develop an export have outgrown their over 53 000 mem- plan that meets these criteria. bers and therefore, they need more “First and foremost, you must have a branches on board to accommodate this clear strategy.A lot of companies don’t growing membership. have that. A lot of products don’t have Although he did not want to expand that. You must understand what your on this as yet, he stated that it would export plan is and then you must un- be located in the southern part of the derstand the market demands for the island since most of the population product or service you are trying to lives in that area and there would be sell, so the competitive intelligence is ample parking for customers. going to be critical. If you have all of He said that customers could expect those factors laid out, then you can be the same level of high quality service very creative in our own strategies and at those branches that they receive at how you go to market. That would be the current branches of COB. There your business secrets.” will also be significant benefits for He said that it is also about creating current employees, some of whom will a particular experience that is related be promoted, as they will need persons to your product, so that customers to head up these new branches. know that every time they use your Chief Executive Officer, Steve Belle, product, they would get the exact same expanded on this, stating that they experience. have always been a credit union that “That depends on the ability to bring has abided by the fact that they quality products to market. You must wanted to provide the same opportuni- create an experience and once you have ties for those who are less fortunate to created an experience and you have Manager, Trade and Export Development, Caribbean Export, David Gomez, ensure that they were also able to seek created a demand for that product, speaking at the Training Workshop on ‘The Use of Intellectual Property as a tool out and receive financing, so that they then you can leverage that further.” for Business/Export Enhancement’ at the Radisson Aquatica Resort yesterday. too could pursue their goals. Furthermore, these regional “When you look at our logo, you see businessmen and businesswomen us to grow the exports based on the the respective languages of the country a bridge and that is a testimony of also have to start looking at other composition of our export baskets.” – in this case Spanish and Portuguese something that has happened in the countries that they can export their He suggested that countries like respectively – that you are planning to past and our vision for the future and products and services to aside from the Mexico and Brazil would be viable op- export to. we see it as bridging the gap between traditional markets of North America tions, but then persons would need to However, persons must not think of the haves and the have-nots in terms and Europe. think about the extra things that they this as an added expense. “That is all of financially, bridging the gap between “We have to start looking at non- would have to do if they are going to a part of being in the international those who want to achieve their traditional markets for exports. Which export their products to these coun- market. It is not an added cost of busi- dreams of owning their own homes, ones present the best opportunities for tries. This would include labelling in ness, it is a part of doing business.” owning their own businesses and ulti- mately, bridging the gap between those institutions that have traditionally operated in Barbados.” Gomez: Caribbean people He said that they also see themselves as being the “go-to” organisation that every Barbadian would want to join regardless of their socio-economic must understand their products background and not just for their own benefit, but also for the benefit of their STAND from Page 1 competitive and are of the very highest with any other product onto the market. children. that the Caribbean can produce,” he If we are making cheese, are there any Oliver added that this would merely “What we must be able to do now is to explained. particular types of wines also coming be a continuation of the membership trade on the merits of the quality of our Gomez said that one of the ways that out of the region that we can say that that they have already attracted. own products and services. I think what this can be accomplished is by finding this is our wine and cheese tasting that “City of Bridgetown is the largest happens then is that we must find a creative ways to develop one’s product, gives you an experience? If we are pro- community-based credit union in way to move away from believing that so that customers get a different expe- ducing shoes, what are those shoes best Barbados. We take members from all the Economic Partnership Agreement rience using that product compared to used for? If we are producing clothing, strata of society, from fisherfolk up [between the EU and CARIFORUM] is competitors’ and he believes that this is what is that clothing best for? The music to Parliament. Our membership is another agreement which provides pref- something that the people in the region has always stood on its own, even very diverse and you can imagine erential market access for us. In a sense are very capable of achieving. though we have had significant chal- wherever other credit unions are it does, but in a real sense it doesn’t. He observed, “Caribbean people are lenges in capturing the full value of the enclaved and they would have a par- What it does is that it provides us with very creative. We have all come up with intellectual property from that music ticular arrangement with their em- access to a market, but that market our own formulas. We need to under- because of licensing and registration of ployees or their members, we had to go is demanding that the products and stand exactly what it is we are produc- it because of IP, but that is something in the byways and highways to get services that are traded are of global ing and how that can be introduced into that we are working on and we would membership.” standards, have the DNA to be globally the market, how it can be partnered see more successes of in the future.” (PJT) 4• Friday November 29, 2013 The Barbados Advocate

The Barbados Advocate Friday November 29, 2013 • 5 WEB members take over the Bridge THE Chamberlain wide range of items explained that the ini- Bridge in the City was being sold by a group tiative is a collaborative a hive of activity yes- from the Women effort with the National terday morning as lo- Entrepreneurs of Cultural Foundation and cals and visitors alike Barbados (WEB). the Barbados Tourism took advantage of the Technical Advisor to Association, all of whom easy access to the WEB, Undine Whittaker, donated to the venture. According to Whittaker, “We want to show that women are very much in- volved in income genera- tion for themselves and their families. “On several occasions we have been across Barbados, we have been exhibiting our work, and of course marketing our product. This is very crit- ical for the micro entre- preneurs, where we are seeking the cottage-based industries to ensure that those who are working at the micro level are also given a piece of the pie.” “We have been given these opportunities through Government and its initiatives in helping those persons who are at the micro level. There are people in this category who are ready to take off Gloria Ruck of G’s Sweet Treats shares a word with one of her customers. through the macro level,” she told the media. Santo Domingo, and also have the capacity and WEB as a “sisterhood”, Whittaker explained Florida. ability to move Barbados one where they look out that the group has not “So we are trying to forward through the for each other and try to Bonney Blackman shares her contact information only exhibited their hand- take our product in the re- micro-enterprise sector.” uplift each other. “From with a potential customer for her Sugar Free iwork in Barbados, but re- gion and internationally. She said that the organ- food, wine, jewellery, Diabetic Multigrain bread. gionally in Suriname and We believe our women isation is growing by there is so much talent in leaps and bounds, moving this organisation,” she from 12 members after said. being resuscitated a few Bonney Blackman, years ago to a member- who could be seen selling ship of over 35 persons. her Sugar Free Diabetic She said while WEB Multigrain bread, has currently does not have a been a member of the or- home, there is a concerted ganisation for only one effort to continue produc- month, but can already tion, gaining income and see the benefits for her taking the work of the and her business. ladies to the next level. The event continues One of the exhibitors, today on the Melva Cooke of Dawnal Chamberlain Bridge. Creations, described (JH)

Persons were captivated by the wide range of hand-made jewellery on display on the Chamberlain Bridge.

6 • Friday November 29, 2013 The Barbados Advocate Manufacturing sector records growth By Renice Bostic products and printing and publishing – where the numbers increased by 0.6 per THE country’s manufacturing sec- cent. Anything north of zero at this time tor is exporting more this year than is to be commended,” he said. was recorded last year. This assur- Investment in the manufacturing and ance came from the Minister of service sector has also increased by 1.7 Industry, International Business, million dollars, as rum continues to be the Commerce and Small Business leading export commodity. Development, The Hon. Donville “Export programmes are showing very Inniss, as he spoke at the launch of positive results. Exports certified by the the BIDC’s “On The Road” pro- BIDC have increased significantly this gramme. year over last year.Total certified exports He stated that as the island celebrates excluding oil and sugar for the month of its 47th year of independence, it is time October alone was some $28.9million or that Barbadians recognise the contribu- thirty per cent higher than exports for tion the manufacturing sector has made October of last year,” he revealed. and will continue to make to the society. This has increased exports for the first “An examination of this sector shows half of this fiscal period by 26 per cent. that some 7 573 persons were employed The Minister stated that it is heartening in manufacturing in Barbados as of to note that manufacturing has recorded CEO of BIDC Dr. Leroy McClean having a word with Minister of Industry, September 2013…increased employment growth and is a good dose of much needed International Business, Commerce and Small Business Development, Donville was recorded in two sub-sectors – paper positivity. Inniss (right). NGOs in dire need of funding

HELP NEEDED from that they give us more than the Back Page usual.” It was revealed that last The general manager opined year funding loans and grants that outside of the usual banks were given to approximately and other financial organisa- 14-15 people; and well over 100 tions, persons can leverage persons got technical assis- some funding from insurance tance. This year, however, only organisations. one person has been given a “There is venture capital and grant, while over 100 have we are calling on these individ- benefited from technical uals to give in cash or in kind assistance, which also includes to support NGOs. We know visiting tradeshows and that government subventions training. have been cut and that means These dancers brought life to Pelican Village. “It ranges from $5 000 to a lot to organisations like ours. sometimes $25 000 that we “It means the mainstream of lend entrepreneurs to start funding is reduced and going their own business. While we forward we can only project to Heritage Collection products provide every business sup- do less…It is not a guarantee it port, developmental assistance will be the same amount every and mentorship, the real thing year and because of that you is if you don’t have any cash to cannot make projections on to boost foreign exchange operate your business, the performance, and performance By Renice Bostic ment of new products and capture substantial foreign ex- business will collapse. is a key factor to any organisa- ideas,” said Chief Executive change revenue,” he said. “...With all the lay-offs, peo- tion.” A NEW line of local products Officer of the BIDC, Dr. Leroy Products under the Bridge- ple are seeing entrepreneur- He explained that a reduc- has been launched along with McClean. town Heritage Collection will in- ship as a viable alternative. tion in Government subvention the BIDC’s “On The Road” pro- The BIDC has taken “to the clude Broadstreet Selections, a And as such, the demand on us by about 12 per cent translates gramme. These products, which streets” starting with the small clothing line; The Pier Head has become greater and that is into a loss of funds for the start have been branded with the business owners at Pelican Craft Temptations, which focuses on compounded by restricted up of least five small busi- UNESCO World Heritage Site Centre to solve the problems af- wines, liqueurs, chocolates, funding, so it is almost as if we nesses. Historic Bridgetown and fecting them. The Corporation sweet potato cookies and bread- are at a stalemate right now,” He said over the years the its Garrison, were showcased has spearheaded the branding fruit crackers; and The Carlisle Alexander lamented. BYBT has given millions to en- at the launch of the programme and packaging of these new Bay Fresh, which is a line of spa “People want to work, people trepreneurs, and there are at Pelican Village on Wednesday. products and will lead the mar- products. The Rachel Pringle want to start businesses, they those who have been delin- “Today… on the eve of our keting strategy to promote not Piquant will feature pepper have good ideas, but we cannot quent in loan repayments, 47th year of independence we only local products, but also the sauces, spices and chutneys. proceed because the funding which is also problematic. can truly celebrate pride and in- heritage site. These items will be sold will requirement exceeds what we Alexander noted that this is dustry.We at BIDC are proud to “We believe that these be packaged under a “Barbados currently have and what we something which needs to be unveil the results of our “Explore products could push onshore ex- Ah Come From” tag and can be usually get through our donors. addressed as well to help ease to Grow Initiative”, which was ports for visiting tourists currently found in local gift We thank our donors, but at their financial burden. able to fast track the develop- and can position the island to shops. this time we want to implore (JH)

The Barbados Advocate Friday November 29, 2013 • 7 Three honoured by Rotary YASMIN Vlahakis, nity who have done really Dr. Peter Laurie and well in their vocation Wayne Quintyne are and have helped to im- the recipients of prove the society, even the Rotary Club of though there are not Barbados West’s 2013 Rotarians; and have Vocational Service exemplified the high ethi- Awards. cal standards which They were honoured by Rotarians look for in their the Club during an awards vocations …” ceremony at Bagatelle Vlahakis, who operates Great House on Tuesday. The Schoolhouse for In his remarks, President Special Needs in Rockley, of Rotary Club of was recognised for her Barbados West, Joseph achievements in this area. Steinbok, explained how Meanwhile, Dr.Laurie, an nominees are selected. author and a former per- President of Rotary Club of Barbados West, Joseph Steinbok, with the evening’s three honourees as well as “One of the items that manent secretary in the Vocational Service Director, Philip Carter (right). we do for vocational serv- Ministry of Foreign ice is not just to honour Affairs; and Professional for the contributions they In their remarks each with Quintyne stating, “It been honoured in this Rotarians, but look for Martial Arts Instructor have made in their respec- honouree thanked the is good that martial arts way.” members of the commu- Quintyne were recognised tive fields. Club for their awards, and marital artists have (MG) Many writers overlooked RECOGNITION from man and a distinguished Carter stated that he got Page 1 graduate of this school. the inspiration to write “He was born at College “The Story of Society “I find it fascinating that Savannah and educated Primary” when he was this list of authors is made here at Society… he went completing his Master’s up of quite a few persons on to the Lodge School and degree, and he embarked who are not noted for their later attended New York on the task with the help literary pursuits. Sydney University, where he of well-wishers and knowl- Symmonds, who is also gained a Bachelor’s edgeable persons in the one of the writers, he is a Degree in Biology. He St. John area, so he could jack of all trades; Ralph received his graduate edu- fill the literary void that Thorne is a local lawyer; cation at the City existed on the prestigious Sir Carlise Burton was University of New York, school. head of the civil service; earning a Masters and a Parliamentary and Sabir Nakhuda is a Doctoral Degree in Representative for St. local itinerant Indian Biochemistry. He later John, Mara Thompson, in trader,” he went on. joined the staff of the cen- lauding the efforts of Senator Husbands also tral research division of Carter even during his re- pointed to the work of the pharmaceutical com- tirement, thanked him for world renowned scientist pany Pfizer as a member providing further knowl- Ken Harewood, an autobi- of the Cancer Research edge and information to ography entitled “Beyond Department,” Husbands the Barbadian society.She My Wildest Dreams”. noted, adding that said that she would be FROM LEFT: Author Dr. Dan Carter presents copies of his book ‘The Story of Reading a few excerpts Harewood had an even purchasing a few copies to Society Primary’ to Parliamentary Representative for St. John Mara Thompson from his book, Senator lengthier list of achieve- distribute to those who and Senator Harcourt Husbands, Parliamentary Secretary in the Ministry of Husbands noted that ments since then. could benefit from such a Education, Science, Technology and Innovation, following the Official Book Harewood “is a St. John Meanwhile, Dr. Dan literary piece. (RSM) Launch Ceremony held at the school yesterday.

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‘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 Proud to be Bajan By Regina Selman Moore enjoy all the historical they will not be feeding either a gate or a door,not information on offer.I also information to a particular both. Other sayings that I Many reasons I AM a proud Bajan! hope to see a few person, because that have heard include,“lower I love driving to Independence lights as person in particular down de TV” when Bathsheba and the East well, because mommy and always “licking da mout”, I someone wants the Coast; taking walks on the daddy promised little will chuckle to myself; and volume on the television to be thankful shores of our beautiful Monique Regine that we when I hear Bajans giving turned down, “hing it up breezy beaches while will drive around and let directions, telling dey” which means yes, go ONCE again, millions of people celebrated spotting the boats or ships her see a few pretty lights motorists to “guh down ahead and hang whatever Thanksgiving yesterday in the United States of in the distance; I love me at Independence time, just dey so and turn lef and you have in your hand up America, Canada and a few other places across some good ole cou cou and as we will do at mek two rights”, I will high or “you lie”, meaning the world. Here in Barbados there was no formal flying fish whipped to Christmas, God spares stifle a laugh. When I also that the person receiving a celebration, but with Independence celebrations perfection at the hands of life. hear one Bajan telling juicy piece of news cannot in full swing for the grand climax tomorrow, my beloved grandmother I am a proud Bajan! another that in spite of “de believe the events said to Barbadians should recognise that there is a lot to or even my mother-in-law. Of course, I can speak busing dat I get”, “I ent have transpired, as told to give thanks for in this country. Yes! I am a Bajan filled the Queen’s English in a unpick ma teet”, I just say him or her. For instance, the recent NIFCA performances with pride when I think of snap, but at the drop of a to myself, well, well, well, Yes! I am a proud Bajan should be a reminder of the awesome talent how far this little rock, hat I can also deliver some that is real Bajan. and I hope you are too. In present on these shores.Young and old showcased known as BIM, has come. good ole Bajan dialect, I however will never spite of the challenges that excellence in song, dance, drama and culinary And as our 47th when I feel the need. I just understand it when some confront us, we can still be talents. Coincidentally, homegrown songstress anniversary of love it when Bajans speak Bajans loudly state, “yea thankful for what we still Rihanna, who got her start singing while at Independence rolls around as only Bajans can; of boy, reverse back dey so” have and we can truly school at Combermere School, has reached iconic this year on November 30, course, you have to be since reverse means to go pledge allegiance to this status – another milestone that Barbadians once I am alive and well, I aware of the setting. So in a backward motion country Barbados, uphold should celebrate – by receiving the 2013 will be smiling as I watch one Bajan telling another anyway, or when elderly and defend its honour and American Music Awards Icon Award only a few all of the televised to “on do it” when asking persons tell you to “come do credit to this lovely days ago. These great achievements in the informational snippets another to open a bottle, tru de gate door” to gain land, which we have to call entertainment arena are complemented by local about Barbados and its will bring a smirk to my entry to their house when home. sports stars like Chelsea Tuach, who made journey over the years. I face. When I hear one you visit, because I believe Happy Independence, amazing inroads into the sport of surfing will peruse the papers and Bajan telling another that it is one or the other; it is Barbados! internationally,claiming several titles in the past year. She is only one of several inspiring youngsters who bolster our faith that the future of sport in this nation is in good hands. US holiday shopping season begins Barbadians should also give thanks for their good luck with regard to weather.With December NEW YORK – Stores are Friday’s thunder. cent pace seen before the earlier than last year. right around the corner, the 2013 hurricane hoping holiday shoppers In fact, Thanksgiving recession. The issue is part of a season is well behind us and praises must be will gobble their turkey on openings took a bite out of Analysts expect sales to broader campaign against given for the low activity experienced. Others Thanksgiving afternoon, Black Friday sales last be generated at the ex- the company’s treatment of around the world have not been so fortunate, as but save the pumpkin pie year: Sales on turkey day pense of profits as retailers workers that’s being waged is evident in the Phillipines where Typhoon for later. were $810 million last year, will likely have to do more by a union-backed group Haiyan killed many and devastated entire As more than a dozen an increase of 55 per cent discounting to get people called OUR Walmart, communities. In fact, people in Haiti are still major retailers from Target from the previous year as into stores. More than two which includes former and trying to overcome the ravages of an earthquake to Toys R Us opened on more stores opened on the dozen stores including current workers.The group experienced years ago. We wish them all well in Thanksgiving Day, shop- holiday, according to Kohl’s and Wal-Mart have is staging demonstrations their recovery efforts and our prayers remain pers across the country Chicago research firm already lowered their profit and walkouts at hundreds with them; nonetheless, we also acknowledge our were expected to get a ShopperTrak. But sales outlooks for the year. of stores around the coun- blessings. jump start on holiday shop- dropped 1.8 per cent to The Thanksgiving open- try on Black Friday. Similarly, there is much to be thankful for ping. The Thanksgiving $11.2 billion on Black ings are part of retailers’ Brooke Buchanan,a Wal- financially. Though we are experiencing openings came despite Friday, though it still was holiday strategy of trying Mart spokeswoman, said challenges in this harsh economic climate where planned protests across the the biggest shopping day to lure shoppers in early the discounter has received the cost of food and goods is reaching difficult country from workers’ last year. and often during the holi- “really good feedback”from levels and where employees run the risk of losing groups that are against “Black Friday is now day shopping season. But employees about working their jobs in a volatile job market, it is necessary employees missing Gray Friday,” said Craig the stores face challenges the holiday. that people not feel crushed or overburdened, Thanksgiving meals at Johnson, president of in doing that. Wal-Mart said workers but instead look for the silver lining around the home. Customer Growth Some workers have peti- get additional holiday pay dark clouds.Although things may seem dire, they The holiday openings are Partners, a retail consul- tions on change.org to for working on are not the worst possible scenarios; for as long a break with tradition.The tancy. “It’s been pulled all protest against Target and Thanksgiving.Wal-Mart is as one has life and health, there is hope for a day after Thanksgiving, the way to the beginning of Best Buy.The Retail Action also serving meals at the brighter tomorrow. called Black Friday, for a November.” Project, a labor-backed stores and is giving em- decade had been consid- Stores are trying to get group of retail workers, ployees a 25 percent dis- Share blessings ered the official start to the shoppers to buy in an econ- also is planning to have count on a single purchase. With this in mind, everyone should take the holiday buying season. It’s omy that’s still challenging. members visiting cus- But Wal-Mart worker time to give not only thanks, but give of also typically the biggest While the job and housing tomers at stores including Cindy Murray, 57, shrugs themselves as well – whether financially or shopping day of the year. markets are improving, Gap and Victoria’s Secret off the perks and said she through service.With the Christmas season upon But in the past few years, that hasn’t yet translated in the Manhattan borough won’t be able to sit down us, the season of giving should be getting under retailers have pushed into sustained spending in- of New York City to edu- for a Thanksgiving meal way,especially when many may be suffering more opening times into creases among most shop- cate them about the de- with her family until after than you. Take time to support the local charities Thanksgiving night. pers. mands on workers. her nine-hour shift ends at like the Salvation Army,which has drives around They’ve also pushed up dis- Overall, The National Wal-Mart has been the 4 p.m. Murray says the the island at popular shopping locations. counting that used to be re- Retail Federation expects biggest target for protests company can’t put a price Conversely, assistance can be given through the served for Black Friday retail sales to be up 3.9 per against holiday hours. on the holiday. churches, who continue to give support to the into early November,which cent to $602.1 billion dur- Most of the company’s “If they want to do some- less privileged in our society. Donate goods for has led retail experts to ing the last two months of stores are open 24 hours, thing for us, they will go hampers, or donate your time to help prepare question whether the the year.That’s higher than but the retailer is starting back to the old tradition,” any special gifts or programmes for those in need. Thanksgiving openings last year’s 3.5 per cent its sales events at 6 p.m. said Murray, who lives in If possible, undertake your own “Christmas will steal some of Black growth,but below the 6 per on Thursday, two hours Hayettsville, Md. project” and help those in your community. Barbadians are being encouraged to give News Editor: Dorian Bryan Managing Editor: Yajaira Archibald thanks at this time for all their blessings and take Business Editor: Jewel Brathwaite Executive Editor: Gillian Marshall a moment to make a wish for similar favour for Telephone: 467-2000 News Fax: 434-1000 E-mail Address: [email protected] Sports Editor: Corey Greaves General Manager: Sandra Clarke Hello! Editor: Nigel Wallace Assistant Managing Director: Sean Eteen others. Website: www.barbadosadvocate.com Publisher: Anthony T. Bryan The Barbados Advocate Friday November 29, 2013 • 9 47 years later TOMORROW our wonderful ‘humbugs’ who were ‘befouling wrong in this call. It was what babes in 1966 but who fully island celebrates 47 years as an this night air’;ambitious people of Errol Barrow and our founding understand and associate with the Independent Nation. This is flexible views;people of no political Fathers called for and what we philosophy and principles of our indeed a cause for great party,men who had never spoken have been able to do time and time founding Fathers. These are men celebration.It is also a time for us in Parliament who had been paid again. We are a very resilient and women who have the to reflect on the circumstances of ten thousand pounds to campaign people. fortitude to do what is necessary to pre-independent Barbados and against independence; and, We have been and continues to restructure this economy and to especially the thoughts,words and because they were participating be a very well educated and build a better Barbados. deeds of our forefathers who in an exercise of ‘trying to pull healthy populace. We have used Our work must also be mindful fought against many odds for our down what we have built up for such attributes in the past to of the point that this island has Independence. Barbados’, posterity should weather all economic storms – the another step to go towards full Despite what others may wish desecrate their names ‘in every same is being done now. independence – towards full to say,one can never deny the fact sense of the term’! Our manufacturing sector is control. A march towards that it was the Democratic Labour There is clear evidence that already seeing growth. Our republicanism must be next on Party that took Barbados into Barrow’s comments fifty years ago the remnants of a long and deep agricultural sector is once again our agenda. independence. One can also not are evidenced today as the same global recession and errors of past beginning to bloom.Law and order As Errol Walton Barrow stated, deny the fact that it was the BLP BLP members continue to pull administrations,the DLP ensures remains in place today. Our Independence does not mean that and their supporters who fought down all that we have built up in that not only do we keep this cultural industry is being you become disrespectful to against Barbados becoming Barbados. island informed of our challenges revitalised. Our health and anyone provided he respects you; independent. Premier Barrow,in his eloquent and opportunities, but also that education services function and we know that Barbadians A brief review of the many fashion, did observe that we are doing to move this economy effectively. Our tourism sector is have enough good sense;they have debates and other engagements impending independence was the and society forward in a being repositioned to weather a reputation for being polite and of that early 1960’s era paints a time for ‘the soul of the country to sustainable way. further storms. We are becoming courteous to people, and the fact very graphic picture of the be laid bare’, so that ‘we know Once again we are forced to take agreener economy and a healthier that we have independence would environment within which our what we are and where we are a very serious look at ourselves at environment.We remain very well not mean that we are animals cut founding fathers fought. An going.’ the individual level and the respected in the global arena. loose and running around in environment which some may The DLP continues to lay bare national level. These are times These and muchmore are being circles… well argue still exists today. the soul of this country so that we when we all are being called upon done by a Government and Happy 47th Anniversary, According to Premier Barrow,they know what we are and where we to make sacrifices for the greater Cabinet principally led by men Barbados. were young and not so young are going.As we continue to battle good.There is nothing inherently and women who may have been The Dems are with you. Rekindle the Spirit of Independence IT must be impossible for any of tion in our land. They set an un- Barbados. That independence of spirit has the current DLP Government to shakable foundation for building Until now. led Barbadians to excel and hold look in the mirror today as we cel- an independent Barbados. The slide that began in the early the Barbados flag high in every ebrate its 47 our Independence. Born out of the turmoil and 90s under Erskine Sandiford, ar- corner of the world, in medicine It is a mirror image of a prodi- poverty of the 1930s, the BLP es- rested spectacularly under 14 and in business, from the Rt. gal son that has betrayed the tablished a philosophy for all years of BLP Government, and Excellent Sir Garfield Sobers to legacy of their party’s founder who Barbados captured vividly and which reappeared in 2008, has the still very young Rihanna. led this country from “loitering on forcefully in the party’s motto, “a been given such momentum by Our independence has seen the colonial steps”to a small inde- better life for our people.” the Freundel band of misfits that Barbados face challenging times. pendent state. That turning point in history Barbados is about to all but lose its Each time Barbados has over- They represent the worst of declared that Barbadians wanted independence, except symboli- come and has become better.Our Barrow’s characterisations. to establish a new way of doing cally. leaders took the people into their The DLP reflects today a group things – that we were independ- On our 47th anniversary,after confidence, held their hand and that has “submerged to the top”; ently capable of charting our own attempts to ignore and bury their decades of glory,this DLP govern- found the light at the end of the “an army of occupation”. destiny.The first step taken was contributions that the guidance ment is rapidly replacing tunnel. The revolting irony is that they giving our people the right to of these two took Barbados into Barbados with a new set of colo- Let us not throw up our hands constantly invoke the name of votes. territories few believed could be nial masters and eschewing the in surrender. Barrow, as if that will confer on In concert with this declaration realised. import and actions of an inde- We need to rediscover the spirit them the same traits and legiti- was the determination to provide Whether in Government or not, pendent country and all that goes of Independence. macy. “sound leadership”,exemplified in the BLP has never deviated from with it. Independence requires of us to Our country has been deci- the BLP’s founding leader, now the two guiding principles of But Barbados’ Independence act on our own behalf to change mated by ditherers at the top. National Hero, the Rt. Excellent “sound leadership” and “a better has not been forged on an abun- our destiny. In words and deeds, the DLP is Grantley Adams. life for our people”. dance of wealth, but on an over- We must stand for country and the antithesis of Independence! It is not by accident that no less As a result, the BLP can cele- abundance of belief that small speak out. The DLP has not even grasped than four of our national Heroes brate its milestone 75th anniver- Barbados, with only its people as True patriotism requires not si- the central principle – that were born out of the bosom of the sary with an unmatched cata- its natural resource, could set out lence but the character to stand Independence brought with it the BLP – the others being their logue of stellar achievements on its own path and achieve great- and be counted for country. right to self-determination. Excellencies Hugh Springer, under the leadership of Barbados’ ness. As we celebrate our This belief was germinated 75 Frank Walcott and, yes, Errol first female leader. That independence of spirit led Independence,it is the BLP’s wish years ago when in Barbados’ fore- Barrow. Regardless of party, by and to leadership that could declare that all Barbadians recapture our most transformational event; a And the leadership given to large our country has been well we would be “friends of all, satel- independence of spirit and the group of patriots took the bold and Barbados by Tom Adams and served by its leaders and genera- lites of none” and send the clear true meaning of Independence. dangerous step to form the Owen Arthur is incomparable. tions have enjoyed the benefits of message to the strongest nation in Let us act for love of country. Barbados Labour Party, (BLP), History will record, when prop- together as a nation,always striv- the world and others that “massa Happy Independence the first local political organisa- erly stripped of the uncharitable ing for a better life, for a better day done”. Barbados!

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‘Scrawl Up’ proud of home-town girl Robyn Why THE Directors of Scrawl Up Robyn, as we continue to phenomenal! grounded in what we set out to wish to congratulate our neigh- refer to her today, has always It seems like only yesterday achieve. don’t we bourhood-grown (Westbury received the complete support when Scrawl Up began our We again salute you Robyn New Road) superstar Robyn from Scrawl Up in all of her en- endeavours in the competitive Rihanna Fenty, continue to Rihanna Fenty on ‘scrawling deavours. She has been and local entertainment arena, make us and your country sing the up’ yet another international will continue to be our icon and that words of encouragement proud. accolade, becoming the recipi- a honorary member of our and guidance from our own ent of the coveted Icon prize at group Scrawl up. At the age of Robyn was the pillar of THE DIRECTORS OF anthem? the American Music Awards. 25, to be a global icon is beyond strength we needed to keep us SCRAWL UP I WAS pleased to see a recent column exhorting Bajans to be more patriotic. I have, for many years, been calling for us all to both show and nourish our love Just Historic night for Barbados for country by singing our na- tional anthem. It seems that in NOVEMBER 24 will be forever thanks to all of her handlers and night, but she took time out to every country from which I have etched in American/Barbadian fans, and also gave a big ‘shout mention Barbados, and in par- friends and have checked, the asking history because it was the night out’ to her friends in Westbury ticular Westbury Road, thank- anthem is sung and not played that Robyn Rihanna Fenty was Road. She received a standing ing all of those who tolerated for people to listen in silence to the first ever recipient of the ovation. her voice back then. This the music. It’s the words that American Music Award’s (AMA) Preceding the award presen- Barbadian icon, because of her count the most, and every time the drum Icon award. tation Rihanna treated the talents, has survived in an ex- I join in singing the anthem I’m At age 25 and coming from audience to an unforgettable tremely competitive industry, further inspired by love for Barbados, once hailed as the rendition of “Diamonds”, which but she has never forgotten country – again and again. major ‘jewel in the English crown’, received loud applause. The her humble beginnings. She Unfortunately,my only oppor- makes this achievement even awards show was live on the epitomises the phrase from the tunity for singing our splendid WHAT makes the marching more special to me, and American Broadcasting National Anthem, “We loyal anthem is at Rotary lunches, music, the swinging mace or the I am sure many others in Company (ABC) in Los Angeles, sons and daughters all…” and the conferences and func- band? Barbados and throughout the and stations in Mexico City,Sao With the 47th year of tions I’ve organised for the Is there a solution in plain Diaspora. What was really Paulo, London, Madrid, Paris, Independence celebrations just Faculty of Medical Sciences over sight for the Intimate Hotels of touching was to see her mother Berlin, Warsaw, Cape Town, around the corner, this true the years. On every other public Barbados as a “brand” that they Monica, equally as attractive, Istanbul, Manila, Tokyo and daughter of the soil should occasion we stand like dummies, will not see? Is it not possible for presenting the award, along Sydney. receive some more local recogni- missing yet another opportunity 52 hotels with 1 000 rooms or with Jay-Z on video. Monica also In addition to the AMA Icon tion. for bonding as citizens and more to be incorporated as one thanked God for her daughter’s award, Rihanna received the Good Luck Rihanna in your friends. with assets as “new” investment accomplishments Female Artist Award for future endeavours. I’ve searched official docu- to qualify for the envied conces- In her acceptance speech Favourite Soul/R&B singer. MICHAEL HEADLEY ments, consulted with Sir Frank sions promised to Sandals, or Rihanna expressed heartfelt This was truly Rihanna’s BROOKLYN, NEW YORK Blackman (whom I regard as is the incohesive nature of the guru of protocol, being Barbados business impervious Cabinet Secretary at the time to agglomeration for economy of Independence), our present of scale as opposed to demon- Some people just shouldn’t have children protocol chief and others, and strable individuality in impecu- there is absolutely no reason nity? For the sake of “all is MR. C. LEROY AUSTIN’S ed- are unwilling to admit openly freighted question which for other than “bad habit” why we mine”. itorial letter of Nov.24, dealing that there simply people who some may raise the spectre stand like robots instead of And as for BHTA, BTA and with the continuing problem of are not capable of safely par- of eugenics, but this would be singing the anthem. I’m there- BTIC, didn’t they like little child abuse in Barbados, “Let’s enting. voluntary,not forced, sterilisa- fore, once again, making an ap- Johnny learn from teacher that get to the heart of the matter”, The courts have said it’s a tion. peal for us to show and to nour- it does not pay to advertise never actually addresses the God-given right to have chil- At some point, a society has ish our love for country by what he does not have? Would heart of the matter at all, dren, but if we don’t take steps to set some limits to protect the singing our beautiful anthem. not the millions spent on adver- which is that some people are to disincentivize parenting, good of the whole. Voluntary This will require that the tisement abroad be more prof- simply unfit to be parents. this problem may just end up sterilisation in return for police band and recorded music itably dispensed on improve- While I can expect to be pil- swallowing us, but what we’ve money could work in cases that don’t play the so-called ment of the product itself as the loried from some quarters for got now just can’t go on. The meet stringent guidelines. “instrumental” version, and very pudding whose proof is the what may sound to them like question is whether Parlia- Some people have proven that, initially, a competent experience of its eating? Social Darwinism or eugenics, ment would be willing to pass themselves unfit to be parents. singer be invited to lead the Why should anyone pay my proposal is to pay parents a law giving judges the power Let’s get to the true heart of anthem – not to sing it solo and millions to do what satisfied who’ve proven themselves to offer money in exchange the matter and pay them not to be applauded, as I once wit- customers will do better for unfit to have children not to for voluntary sterilisation of be. nessed! nothing? have more. people demonstrably incapable CHARLES Let’s be patriotic! LEONARD ST. HILL For some reason it seems we of being parents? It’s a KNIGHTON HENRY S. FRASER

LET GOD QUOTES FOR TODAY WORDS OF SPEAK TO US WISDOM Abraham Lincoln (1809 – 1865) Seneca (ca. 4 BC – AD 65) “Give thanks unto the Lord, 16th President of the Roman Stoic philosopher, call upon his name, make United States statesman and dramatist PATRIOTISM known his deeds among the “I like to see a man proud of the people.” “Men love their country, not place in which he lives. I like to If you are ashamed to – 1 Chronicles 16:8 because it is great, but be- see a man live so that his place will cause it is their own.” stand by your colours, you be proud of him.” had better seek another flag.

The Barbados Advocate Friday November 29, 2013 • 11 Fogging vehicles and officers under attack ENVIRONMENTAL Health Officers who work with the Ministry of Health’s Fogging Programme have been coming under attack from residents in some districts. The latest incident occurred as recent as last Friday, when a team from the Vector Control Unit was pelted with rocks by youngsters while they were carrying out routine fogging operations in a St. James district. That was just but one of a number of stone throwing incidents that officers have endured throughout the years, but they reported that it has increased in frequency within the last few months, to the point where the attacks are happening almost on a weekly basis. Senior Environmental Health Officer, Vector Control Unit, Maurice Gaskin, told the Barbados Government Information Service that if the attacks continued the offending areas would not be visited. “Some residents feel that the fog is detrimental to their health, others feel it is interrupting their ‘trade’, so they pelt at the trucks. What happens is that we pull out of the areas as soon as the stone throwing begins. Then some householders will say that we didn’t fog their district. But we have to look out for the safety of the officers. Some guys were hit in the head with rocks already. The thing is, you can’t see through the fog so you don’t see the rocks coming at Environmental Health Officers, Kerry Catlyn (left) and Michael Branford, would like to see an end to the stone throwing you. If the guys say they are not going when they go into districts to fog. into these areas because they feel they are in danger, you can’t force them [to the adult Aedes aegypti mosquito go],” he explained. which spreads dengue fever,” he Mr. Gaskin added that the areas explained. where they received frequent attacks He added: “Here in Barbados we don’t included: Bush Hall, Licorish Village, really see the vast cases of deaths Ivy and Brittons Hill in St. Michael, in as you would in other parts of the addition to Inch Marlow,Christ Church world, but if you do your research you and Redman’s Village and Welches in will realise that the Aedes aegypti St. Thomas. mosquito kills thousands of people Environmental Health Officers, each year. So what we do is very Kerry Catlyn and Michael Branford, important.” who have both been working in the fog- The Environmental Health Officer ging programme for approximately ten added that districts were chosen to be years, said they were still experiencing fogged if there was a high incidence of problems with the dangerous practice dengue cases or a high mosquito of children running behind the fogging population. vehicle in spite of the messages being Two trucks are usually deployed to a sent out in the media. given location where the two teams fog “We want children to stop from run- “up wind” and “downwind” to cover the ning behind the fogging vehicle, be- targeted district, he explained, noting cause you constantly have to stop the that not everyone exhibited hostility truck to reprimand them. There was a towards the team. case where the truck stopped and a “Some people complain about the youngster ran right into it hitting his smell [of the fog], but others welcome us chest on the vehicle,” Mr. Branford with open arms; they open up their noted. homes to us. We don’t get stone throw- His colleague, Mr. Catlyn, added that ing in all areas…Basically, I would like some Barbadians still did not under- it to cease because we go out there and stand the need for the fogging pro- work hard for the benefit of the public. gramme. We don’t want to be injured on the job “Some of them think the programme – someone could lose an eye or sustain is not worthy of being carried out be- other serious injuries. I am appealing to cause sometimes when we fog an area the public to cease the stone throwing,” they still get problems with mosqui- he implored. toes, so they think it is not making a dif- The Ministry of Health’s fogging pro- ference. But they must understand how gramme, which is conducted on a the programme functions in terms of weekly basis, runs from 4:30 to 7:30 eradicating the mosquito. The fog kills p.m. each day. Senior Environmental Health Officer, Vector Control Unit, Maurice Gaskin, noted that if the attacks continued the offending areas would not be visited.

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SCHOLARSHIP WINNERS: Some lucky Barbadians recently walked away as Cora Waldron Scholarship Winners for 2013.The presentation was held at the BTCCUL office on Saturday, November 16th, 2013. From left to right: Ms. Shaena Mayers, Ms. Dana Walkes, Ms. Cora Waldron, Ms. Shalonde Shepherd, Ms. Samantha Downes. Back left to right: Mr. Cameron Walter Harper (President of BTCCUL), Ms. Audrey Burrowes (Secretary of the Supervisory Committee of BTCCUL),Mr. Athelstone Catling (Treasurer of BTCCUL). Global confidence grows among CEOs SURGING confidence Young Presidents’ quarter. A year ago, the ter, the confidence level index shifted marginally to aging. “The U.S. seems to among chief executive Organisation (YPO), a index stood at 51.4, its low- among CEOs in 60.0 from 59.4. “The news be stuck in a bit of a rut, officers in the not-for-profit global est in the four-and-half- Australasia (Australia and coming out of the EU, and and my sense of things is European Union is the network of 20,000 year history of the survey. New Zealand) also surged particularly the UK, is that business confidence is lead story coming out CEOs. In the UK, CEO confi- to 63.3, its highest reading very encouraging for us being affected by political of the latest Global The index for the EU dence rose almost four since October 2010. This here in Barbados, espe- turmoil between the two Pulse Confidence climbed 3.4 points to 59.2 points to reach 65.0, its reading represents a re- cially as we head into our parties in Washington,” he Index, a quarterly sur- in the third quarter of highest level since April bound of 6.2 compared tourist season,” says Doug says. “Canada came vey of economic senti- 2013,following an increase 2011. In Germany, the with that of a year ago. Armstrong,incoming pres- through the early years of ment conducted by the of 4.4 points in the second index edged up to 58.4, its By comparison, confi- ident of the Young the recession as something highest level since July dence levels in the United Presidents’ Organisation of star, but lately its per- 2011. Even in France, con- States and Canada re- Barbados chapter. formance seems to have fidence climbed out of pes- mained more or less static. “Confidence is catching, lost some its shine.” simistic territory and into The index for the U.S. was and people are far more The YPO Global the cautiously optimistic 60.5, a drop of 1.5 points likely to spend on a winter Confidence Pulse Index is mid-fifties. compared to the second holiday in Barbados if they the only CEO economic During the third quar- quarter. In Canada, the sense that their own econ- sentiment survey to span omy is on the mend.” the globe on a quarterly However, Armstrong, basis.The index is centred BANK RATES who is also CEO of on 50,which means a read- Commercial bank rates to the public at the close of Automotive Art, says the ing above indicates a posi- business yesterday by the Central Bank of Barbados. levels of confidence found tive outlook, while a read- in CEOs in Canada and ing below indicated a neg- Valid for November 29, 2013 the U.S. are not as encour- ative one. Telegraphic Transfers Currency Buying Selling Euro 2.70819 2.75896 Pound Sterling £ 3.25339 3.31438 Canadian $ 1.87948 1.91879 United States $ 1.99375 2.02768 Guyana $ 0.00980 0.00986 East Caribbean $ 0.73843 0.74306 Belizean $ 0.99688 1.00313 Demand/Sight: Currency Buying Selling Euro 2.70310 2.75896 Pound Sterling £ 3.24728 3.31438 Canadian $ 1.87592 1.91879 United States $ 1.99000 2.02768 Guyana $ 0.00980 0.00986 East Caribbean $ 0.73843 0.74306 Belizean $ 0.99688 1.00313 Notes: Currency Buying Selling Euro 2.66401 2.77619 Pound Sterling £ 3.20032 3.33508 Canadian $ 1.86530 1.92048 United States $ 1.98000 2.02857 East Caribbean $ 0.73704 0.74445 Belizean $ 1.00000 1.00000 INDICATIVE RATES FOR SOME REGIONAL CURRENCIES AS ADVISED BY THE RESPECTIVE CENTRAL BANKS N.B.: These rates are not meant to be used for trading. BDS$ Guyana $ 0.00983 Jamaica $ 0.01896 Trinidad & Tobago $ 0.31117 The Barbados Advocate Friday November 29, 2013 • 13

The Bridgetown Port - A Record of Contribution and Service

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s we celebrate 47 years of Draught, lighthouses, reclaimed lands on Spring Folkestone Marine Reserve where they are Independence, this is a time to Garden and the Careenage. Signi"cant recommen- now thriving. Several thousand tons of review the past and look to the future. This dations were also made with respect to the institu- clean dredged sand was also used by the has been the strategic policy of the Bridge- tional aspects of port operations. Coastal Zone Management Unit in beach restoration projects at Welches, Christ town Port from inception. Contribution to National Development Church, and along the South Coast Board- The Port is a major port of entry for 90% of the goods The Bridgetown Port has made a signi"cant contribu- walk, and by the National Sports Council at used in the manufacturing and retail sectors in tion to national development over the past "fty-two playing "elds across the island. Barbados. A major part of its responsibility has been years. The Port has ensured that trade between Aimingmi to b ne ‘Bestei in Class g’ s t t i o n b C l a s s dedicated to supporting businesses in the Barbados and the rest of the world is accessible and import/export trade, a job that it carries out without e#cient. The Port protects the nation’s borders The ‘Best in Class’ designation refers to being the best among regional ports with any government subsidies, unlike the majority of through security and health protocols, and over the similar land size and operations. Having ports in the region. yyears,ar has c contributede sotie , b r s signi n "cantly d it hu too g the l develop- ye a t -n stl o i t h " p ec a d n e v mentm ofo an improvedove fed standard d of n a living sforo Barbadi- n tb to- rw aona the f i ‘Por B n mt of d the l Year a id Awi ar vdp’ six r timesa i r n r g f Since its opening for business in 1961, the ans through direct and indirect employment in the between 1992 and 2003, and several awards Bridgetown Port has generated its own revenue to public and private sectors. as an ‘Outstanding Cruise Destination’ and ‘Best Multi-Purpose fund operations, and paid all normal statutory The Port facilitates manufacturing for export, the obligations. While being a responsible service delivery of personal e$ects and commercial cargo, monopoly, the Port has absorbed the impact of aand the activitiestiv n of the constructiono d t itie iindustry. n i n t. oEntre-t e hs- d r n E t e s ru n uo a s c t c f r th y e c economic !uctuations to ensure that Barbados preneurial growth has bene"tted from cruise and remains competitive. ccargog activitya ay atto the c Port,r o , with t indirect ta r iet we employ-h v t y- c im ei t t hp P l o i n d i r Administrative Changes ment numbering in the thousands. Cruise tourism has led to the creation of The Port has seen a number of administrative employment in the ancillary services sector, changes over the past "fty-two years. Originally and hundreds of Barbadians are involved administered under the Port Department along with in businesses which are directly linked Port Contractors Limited, the Barbados Port Author- to the high numbers of cruise ity was established in 1979 as a Statutory Board. At passenger arrivals. Recent studies the end of 2003, the organization was converted into on the economic impact of a corporatized Company now known as Barbados cruise tourism have shown that Port Inc., registered under the Companies Act of the cruise industry makes an Barbados. annual contribution of almost The Port could not have achieved the success over BDS$100 million per year to the the years without the commitment and dedication of Barbados economy. “The Board of Directors, a highly productive work force, and former Port work- Cargo activity has contributed to Management and Sta! of ers have been duly recognized for their sterling the growth of the freighting contribution. business and an organized Barbados Port Inc., consolidators and customs brokers Barbados Port Inc. continues to place emphasis on join in celebrating with all Barbadians, operation. and value the relations with the workers’ representa- tive, namely the Barbados Workers’ Union, and this BBarbadosb PortPor at Incna has also r forged do c I a strongo ro connec-o h g - n s s n as47e t Y gears nr of d Independenc e c alsoe c!” f has created a pathway for the introduction of much tion with the nation’s young people through its needed port reform and e#ciency initiatives. Addi- EEducationaluctl dO Outreach i atr c oh Programme. ergrum Pm o n. a a S Sincein its aiincep-ee- ncPort p’, e the c Bridget own Por it con ttinues s to be tion in 1996 over 29,000 primary and secondary tionally, as a member of the Shipping Association of recognized. The Port won the Novaport Cup schschool studentst havev ttoured surd the oh e ePPort, o to, hand presenta- ee o r at a- t s a l n estu d n p d r e n Barbados, the Port maintains a close relationship from the Port Management Association of the tions have been made to over 20,000 others through Caribbean for ‘Most Improved Port Perfor- with the shipping community. Career Showcases and on various topics including mance’ for two consecutive years - in 2009 and Master Plan 2011-2021 ccargog ooperations, aato ththe p i cruise r o industry, ey, cruise n e mmarket- cr k - s r2010,cru e , u anda most t rr iecently s, was ise e voted the in d u s t r ing and preparing for the world of work. To enable the Port to adapt constantly to changes in region’s ‘Safest and Most Secure Port’ by the the maritime industry, taking advantage of opportu- The contribution of the Bridgetown Port to the Caribbean Shipping association in 2012. nities in the cruise and cargo sectors, and also with preservation of the environment is also noteworthy. Barbados Port Inc has embarked on a proac- respect to its other assets, a new Master Plan 2011 – Apart from maintaining a clean inner harbour, the tive approach to managing the challenges as Port operates and maintains an incinerator which 2021 is being implemented. This represents the third the Port looks ahead. The e#ciency gains and disposes of ship-generated waste in keeping with the ten-year strategic outlook undertaken by the Port improved service to various stakeholders and MARPOL Convention. port users should serve Barbados well into the since 1994. In addition, prior to the dredging project in 2002, the future, and maintain the Bridgetown Port’s The Master Plan contains speci"c recommendations Port ensured that colonies of coral living on the enviable position as the premiere port in the with respect to the inner harbour, the Shallow seabed were preserved and transplanted at the region. 14 • Friday November 29, 2013 The Barbados Advocate

T&T PM backs deportation of 13 Jamaicans Bahamas TRINIDAD and Tobago Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar says her country did ab- detains 56 solutely nothing wrong in the deportation of 13 Jamaicans last week, more Haitian the Trinidad Express reported in its online edition yesterday. According to the news- migrants at sea paper,the prime minister’s stance was taken following NASSAU, Bahamas – 111 survivors of the cap- receipt of the official report The Bahamas military sizing and the 56 found from the Immigration detained 56 Haitian mi- near Ragged Island Division that was pre- grants on a boat near would be held in New sented to her by Security where another migrant Providence and repatri- Minister Gary Griffith. vessel capsized earlier ated. Until any further evidence this week and caused up The Bahamas has de- comes forward, based on to 30 deaths, authorities tained more than 1,500 that report, it appears we reported yesterday. migrants this year, 90 are in compliance with the TRINIDAD and Tobago Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessa. The Royal Bahamas per cent from Haiti. law,” the Express reported Defence Forces said the Haiti’s ambassador to Persad-Bissessar as say- sponse to last week’s de- Nicholson came in the said Persad-Bissessar yes- migrants were stopped the Bahamas said the ing yesterday. portation. wake of 13 Jamaican na- terday referenced the re- near Ragged Island. 111 Haitians were re- Despite her strong posi- “I have advised Minister tionals being deported cent ruling by the They were detained covering from their or- tion, however, Persad- Dookeran to accept the in- after being denied entry Caribbean Court of Justice Wednesday as authori- deal clinging for hours Bissessar has advised vitation; a letter of invita- into this country last week. (CCJ) in the Shanique ties were searching for to the vessel. Foreign Affairs Minister tion came (yesterday) from The 13 Jamaicans were Myrie case to highlight any survivors or bodies Envoy Antonio Winston Dookeran to Jamaica to Minister not allowed to leave the this county’s adherence to from Monday’s capsiz- Rodrique said the mi- travel to Jamaica in order Dookeran and I have Piarco International all rules. ing near Harvey Cays. grants were dehydrated to have discussions with asked him to accept that Airport after landing there Persad-Bissessar said The military said and weak when they his “counterparts” to ad- invitation to speak with last week Tuesday, in following the CCJ’s ruling about 30 migrants were rescued, and one dress the issue. his counterparts there,” breach of the Revised in the Myrie matter drowned when their passenger was preg- She has also signalled Persad-Bissessar said yes- Treaty of Chaguaramas Caricom issued some boat struck ground and nant. her intention to hold dis- terday after the official which allows for free move- guidelines to all the gov- capsized in an area dot- The Haitian Embassy cussions with Trade hand-over ceremony of the ment of Caribbean ernments of members ted with tiny islands, said it is waiting for a Minister,Vasant Bharath, Arima Police Station. Community (Caricom) na- states, but maintained reefs, rocks and ex- formal request from the over the threat of a boycott The invitation to tionals among Caricom that there are discretions panses of shallow water. Bahamian government of Trinidad and Tobago Dookeran from Jamaica’s Member States. that can be exercised by Authorities have not to repatriate the sur- products in Jamaica, in re- Foreign Minister AJ However, The Express immigration officials. been able to recover all vivors. the bodies. The dead will likely be The military said the buried in the Bahamas. Dominican Republic cancels meeting with Haiti to discuss court ruling SANTODOMINGO, “Haiti has chosen to Republic’s National year,estimated that there Dominican Republic – take another road and Migration Council, has ac- were around 210,000 The Dominican Republic that puts an end to our cused CARICOM of inter- Dominican-born people of has cancelled a planned conversations at this ference and retaliation. Haitian descent and an- meeting with Haiti in time,” he said in a state- The Constitutional other 34,000 born to par- Venezuela tomorrow to ment without elaborating. Court in Santo Domingo ents of other nationalities. discuss the Constitutional Haiti’s President Michel has ruled in favour of However, the Court ruling that could Martelly, who attended stripping citizenship from Government of the render, stateless, thou- the CARICOM Bureau children of Haitian mi- Dominican Republic esti- sands of people of Haitian meeting in Trinidad and grants. The decision ap- mates that around descent in the Spanish- Tobago where the decision plies to those born after 500,000 people born in speaking country. was taken to suspend the 1929 – a category that Haiti live in the The move by the au- application of the overwhelmingly includes Dominican Republic. thorities in the Dominican Republic, told descendants of Haitians Trinidad and Tobago’s Dominican Republic reporters that Santo brought in to work on Prime Minister Persad comes less than 48 hours Domingo was not operat- farms. Bissessar, who is also the after the Caribbean ing “in good faith”. But in defending the CARICOM chairperson, Community (CARICOM) He said no sooner had ruling, Dominican warned the Dominican announced that it was the talks ended in Republic officials said it Republic that “it cannot suspending discussion on Caracas, the authorities ends uncertainty for chil- be business as usual”. the application by Santo in the Dominican dren of Haitian immi- CARICOM said it was Domingo to join the 15- Republic deported 300 grants, allowing them to also calling on the member regional group- people, “who do not know apply for residency and Dominican Republic “to ing. the country, who do not eventually for citizenship. ensure the immediate Dominican Presidential have family in Haiti”. The Geneva-based of- protection of those per- Minister Gustavo He hinted at the possi- fice of the United Nations sons negatively affected Montalvo said the govern- bility of Haiti boycotting High Commissioner for by the ruling and to ad- ment cancelled tomor- future talks adding “we Human Rights has called here to its international row’s meeting, which don’t have to keep meet- on authorities in Santo human rights obligations would have been a follow- ing without them Domingo to ensure that under the Inter American up to one held last week in (Dominican Republic) the ruling did not leave Court of Human Rights, Caracas, because it was of showing some action,” he persons of Haitian de- the Convention on the the opinion that Haiti vi- added. scent in “constitutional Rights of the Child and olated an earlier agree- Meanwhile, Jose limbo”. the American Convention ment to prioritise bilat- Ramon Fadul, president A United Nations-sup- of Human Rights among eral dialogue in the case. of the Dominican ported study,released this others.”

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Palestinian workers from the Gaza City municipality use a donkey cart to collect rubbish. UN begins distributing fuel to counter Gaza crisis

GAZA City “It is profoundly disap- Hamas’s energy authority (Palestinian pointing that the living announced that Gaza’s Territories) – The conditions for the 1.7 mil- sole power plant, which United Nations on lion civilians inside Gaza supplies 30 percent of its Thursday began dis- have, if anything, deterio- electricity needs, had tributing fuel in Gaza rated,” Hugh Robertson stopped working because to keep critical infra- said in a statement. there was not enough fuel structure running as “We call on the Israeli, to power it. fears of a health crisis Egyptian and Palestinian Hamas has blamed the grow over accumulat- authorities to work to- power outage on Egypt’s ing rubbish and gether to ensure that the destruction of cross-border sewage, an official efforts to shut down smug- tunnels used for bringing said. gling tunnels are accom- in diesel and has also ac- “Fuel is actually coming panied by equally deter- cused the Western-backed in, as of today,through the mined efforts to open up Palestinian Authority of Kerem Shalom (goods legal trade and movement charging inflated prices crossing with Israel), pur- for the people of Gaza,” he for fuel. chased by UNRWA and said. Since early 2011, the distributed by the UN,” “The needs and rights of smuggling tunnels have UN Middle East special ordinary Palestinians in been the main route for co-ordinator Robert Serry Gaza must be protected, the supply of fuel to the told a news conference in as must the legitimate se- enclave. northern Gaza. curity concerns of Israel That supply almost "That doesn’t resolve the and Egypt.” completely dried up this fuel crisis in Gaza, but it Serry said he had come summer after the does provide a safety net, to investigate the over- Egyptian army began de- we hope, for the coming flowing of “a critical molishing the tunnels in two to three months for sewage station” in Gaza earnest following its over- those critical installations City last week as a result throw in July of Islamist here,” he added. of the fuel shortage. president Mohamed Serry’s announcement “It is due to a Turkish Morsi, rapidly souring re- came as the Islamist donation that I can tell lations between Hamas Hamas-run Palestinian you that this station has and Cairo. territory suffers the most now been getting the The fuel shortage com- serious fuel crisis in its needed fuel to continue to pounds an already fragile history, with daily power operate,” he said. humanitarian situation in outages of up to 16 hours. Since Sunday, the Gaza Gaza which has been Hospitals, water and Strip has relied on don- under tight Israeli block- sanitation plants, busi- key-drawn carts to keep ade since 2006 after mili- nesses and private homes the streets clean because tants there seized an are all being hit. of a lack of petrol for dust- Israeli soldier. The minister responsi- bin lorries. It was further tightened ble for the Middle East at Officials have warned in 2007 when Hamas took Britain’s Foreign Office that the growing moun- control of Gaza but has said that a year after a tains of rubbish are likely since been eased consider- truce ended fighting be- to pose a serious health ably,although restrictions tween Israel and Hamas, risk to residents of the en- on movement and the im- conditions in Gaza had clave. port of building materials only worsened. On November 1, are periodically tightened.

16 • Friday November 29, 2013 The Barbados Advocate Plan calls for ship to destroy weapons WASHINGTON – Chemical Weapons, a remain confident that we developed the system but Destroying Syria’s dead- global chemical weapons will complete elimination has never employed it in liest chemical weapons on watchdog agency with 190 of the program within the an actual operation. land would come with vex- member states. In a state- milestones agreed upon.” According to several U.S. ing diplomatic and secu- ment Wednesday in the The Obama administra- officials, two of the hydrol- rity problems as well as Netherlands, the watch- tion has turned to inter- ysis units would be environmental issues. To dog agency said the effort national waters when mounted on the Cape Ray. avoid those potential trou- to ship Syria’s chemical ar- land-based actions proved It would take some time bles, U.S. officials say, the senal out of the country problematic. The Navy to retrofit the ship and Obama administration is “continues to pose chal- buried al-Qaida leader conduct training to ensure exploring the use of a gov- lenges due to the security Osama bin Laden at sea that the process could be ernment-owned ship to situation on the ground.” to avoid his tomb becom- done successfully at sea. carry out the disposal in No country has commit- ing an attraction for ex- Once the mission was fi- international waters. ted to disposing of the tremists. The government nalised and the Cape Ray Under a plan yet to be chemical weapons on its has questioned terror sus- was ready, it would be approved, the chemicals own soil, which is why the pects aboard Navy ships transferred to control of would be transported to U.S. offer to destroy the since the CIA closed its se- the Defense Department’s the MV Cape Ray in the deadliest of the chemical cret prisons overseas and Military Sealift Mediterranean Sea. The components at sea is seen President Barack Obama Command. It would have a nearly 700-foot ship, based as a likely option.The U.S. has refused to send more civilian crew. in Portsmouth, Va., and officials who disclosed as- prisoners to the detention As of Wednesday,U.S. of- owned by the pects of the U.S. portion of center at the U.S. base at ficials said they were still Transportation the plan spoke on condi- Guantanamo Bay, Cuba. trying to determine how Department’s Maritime tion of anonymity because Under the plan being the chemical warfare ma- Administration, would be they were not authorised considered, a mobile Field terials would be moved outfitted with a special to talk about it by name. Deployable Hydrolysis from Syria to the U.S. ship. system to neutralise the Jonathan Lalley, a System using a titanium They said they expect that chemical material. U.S. spokesman for the presi- reactor and heated water another country will pro- warships would provide dent’s National Security UN investigation team take samples from sand near and other chemicals would vide a ship for that part of an escort and security. Council, stressed that no part of a missle. neutralise the chemical the task. The decision to proceed decision had been reached materials from Syria, Officials said they ex- with the chemical disposal regarding destroying the tional partners are pursu- other countries how they making them unusable as pect a final decision soon plan at sea would be made chemical weapons outside ing alternative means of might best contribute to weapons. The Defense and the operation would by the Organisation for of Syria. destruction, and we will that effort,” Lalley said in Threat Reduction Agency, begin by the end of the the Prohibition of “We and our interna- continue discussing with an emailed statement.“We an arm of the Pentagon, year. Kenya launches $13.8bn China-built railway to boost trade MOMBASA (Kenya) – just for Kenya but the project only for the first a berth able to handle 50 Kenya launched con- whole eastern African re- 450-kilometre (280-mile) 000 tonne container ships. struction of a Chinese- gion,” President Uhuru section – $5.2 billion (3.8 According to plans, the funded $13.8 billion (10 Kenyatta told crowds at billion euros) – from new lines would see pas- billion euro) flagship the ground breaking cere- Mombasa to Nairobi. senger journey times cut railway project mony he called a “historic Work on that section, by from the current 12 hours Thursday, hoping to milestone". the state-owned China to around four, which is dramatically increase “As a result east Africa Road and Bridge around half the current trade and boost will become a competitive Corporation (CRBC), is driving time on crowded Kenya’s position as a investment destination... expected to be completed and pot-holed roads. regional economic a busy growing east Africa by 2017. Freight trains are powerhouse. is good for us a country.” “Presently our region planned to be able to cut The key transport link, Kenyan media have en- relies almost exclusively the current 36-hour trip to run from the busy port thusiastically hailed the on road transport,” by rail to just eight, a city of Mombasa inland to project, which replaces di- Kenyatta said, adding he major boost for regional the highland capital lapidated British colonial- was looking forward to landlocked nations, with Nairobi, is eventually era lines, as the region’s waving off “the first train planners claiming it will hoped to extend onwards largest infrastructure to Kigali via Nairobi and slash cargo transport to Uganda, and then con- project for a century. Kampala, delivering the costs by 60 percent. nect with proposed lines Kenyatta thanked promise of prosperity for However,the project has to Rwanda and South Chinese President Xi all our east African peo- sparked controversy,with Sudan. Jinping, praising his ples.” some Kenyan lawmakers “What we are doing “great personal interest in CRBC completed in criticising the awarding of here today will most defi- the project and his govern- August the first stage of the contracts and com- nitely transform the ment’s immense support.” an expansion to plaining the process was course of development not China has funded the Mombasa’s port, including not transparent.

18 • Friday November 29, 2013 Hello!

By Nigel Wallace

Y schedule got conflicted and instead of attending the live broadcast of “Tourism –The Y-Factor” at the CMC station on MHarbour Road last Wednesday, I did what someone from my on the Future of Caribbean generation would do, and I watched it on-line while The world has changed, and we exploited for the benefit of an Tourism & Hospitality at the UWI, conducting other business from should all be evolving to embrace annual, ongoing product, but the noted that he would love to get past my work station. the change. The old moniker of sun, bottom line is that a lot of ground the talk and get around to Tuned into the live stream that sea and sand just isn’t enough of a was covered in a short space of time implementing his own idea of offered an ongoing chat (which was selling point anymore and our youth highlighting the bright young minds multiple niche experiences within sadly under utilised), I was able to leaders know this. who will shape our future positively if Barbados specifically. Believing that mentally join in the conversation Maybe it was Caribbean Tourism given the opportunity. many of the products on the island from the comfort of my home office, Youth Congress Winner, Neila Jones With that said, let’s take a look at have become stale and those in while conducting important business from Nevis commenting that Tourism some of the ideas expounded from power are committed to continuing simultaneously, especially during needs to become something fun for the gathering of young minds on down the road of a very mature commercial breaks. This personal young people to embrace and Wednesday’s talk show. product, Yarde would like to see experience was perhaps one of the participate in, something that Across the board, the young things shaken up with a nod towards key elements of what was being penetrates into all sectors of society people all believed that the entire new ideas, new innovations and discussed during the two-hour or maybe it was Marketing Manager region suffers from a lot of talk with increased options for unique broadcast that saw young people for the Crane, Ryan Forde noting limited implementation as far as activities and opportunities, picking apart a Tourism product that that more facilities, sports and tourism innovation and advancement leveraging the history, cuisine and was described as “mature”, and not cultural entities need to be utilised is concerned. Kareem Yarde, who is culture of our island. in a good way. and for lack of a better word, currently studying for his Bsc in Continued on Page 32 Hello! Friday November 29, 2013 • 19

BCC STUDENTS PARTNER WITH HIV/AIDS COMMISSION TO LAUNCH RADIO DRAMA The Broadcast students of the Mass EARLY Communications Programme at the BCC, have partnered with the HIV/AIDS Commission in BUSINESS order to sensitise more of the public about sexually transmitted diseases through a radio LESSON drama, called, ‘Life Matters’. Managing Director of the Caribbean Centre of Excellence for Youth Entrepreneurship, Marcia Brandon, Managing Director of Caribbean Ce gave a lesson in entrepreneurship to Excellence for Youth Entrepreneurship the infants of the ‘It Feels Like Home Marcia Brandon, speaking to th ntre of Day-care and Pre-School’, when she ones at the Feels Like Home Daycare and , e little conducted an interactive session Pre-school about entreprene there recently. urship. CROSS COUNTRY CHAMPS Yellow House has dethroned Blue House at the Hilda Skeene Primary School, to be the new Inter-House Cross Country Road Race d girls SMART Champions. They won in both the boys an FIRST ‘FOOD divisions, when the championshipsg 125were points, held CAR PLAN ZONE’ LAUNCHED IN last Friday, amassing a staggerin Minister in the Office of the Prime which were 34 points more than second place Minister of Finance and Economic Affairs, Minister, Senator Darcy Boyce, has ST. GEORGE Christopher Sinckler taking the electric car Blue House. revealed that Government has a for a drive during yesterday’s Electric plan to carry out a pilot project with The launch of the first of many Food Vehicle Rally. He was accompanied by Production Zones pilot project was recently Managing Director of Light and Power electric vehicles next year. “About 30 per cent, I understand, of our held at The Glebe in St. George, on the Holdings Ltd., Peter Williams. fuel imports goes into the Grounds of the St. George Parish Church ERDISTON transportation industry...if we can car park and was streamlined by the begin to reduce the use of that fuel Ministry of Agriculture, with aid from the NURSERY HOLDS it obviously helps the economy and Barbados Agricultural Development and it reduces our need for as much Marketing Corporation (BADMC) and the FLAG-RAISING foreign exchange,” he noted. Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO). CEREMONY BILL WILL STIMULATE GROWTH Students of the Erdiston Nursery School, OF CULTURAL were given a timely reminder of some of the CARPHA VOWS TO FIGHT freedoms enjoyed by Barbadians during that INDUSTRIES School’s Flag Raising Ceremony, from the CHILDHOOD OBESITY The belief of Phil Phillips of The Caribbean Public Health Agency Priest in charge of the St. Augustine Toon Boom Barbados, is that the (CARPHA) is working on a multi-level Anglican Church, Reverend Suzanne Ellis. recent passing of the Cultural programme designed to promote healthy Industries Development Bill will weight and reverse the scourge of childhood help to stimulate the growth of obesity, as the Caribbean has been highlighted the sector. as having one of the highest rates of obesity in children and adults in the world. YOUTH TAUGHT TO BE ASSERTIVE IN FACE OF PEER PRESSURE

The Centre for Counselling Addiction Support Alternatives (CASA) have organised and SHOW LOVE FOR hosted an Assert Yourself Programme (AYP) recently. This was done in order to help young people make the right choices and YOUR COUNTRY stand up for themselves when they are faced Historian David Browne, principal of the Queen’s with peer pressures in its various forms. College is concerned about the lack of patriotism The Boy Scouts of Arthur Smith Primary exhibited by Barbados, especially as the island led the procession through the community moves towards its 47th year of Independence. after their Independence service at St. Matthias Church yesterday. CHANGING KEEPING ATTITUDES TOWARDS RESPECT RIGHTS BARBADIAN IS 2013 OF THE DISABLED CULTURE ALIVE ENTREPRENEURSHIP President of the Barbados RHODE SCHOLAR According to Principal of Arthur Smith Managing Director of the Caribbean Centre Council for the Disabled, Primary School, Jennifer Hoyte, the The latest recipient of the highly prestigious Rhodes of Excellence for Youth Entrepreneur, Senator Kerryann Ifill, has students of that primary educational Scholarship for the Commonwealth Caribbean area, Marcia Brandon, is of the belief that urged society to be more institution are keeping the Barbadian culture is Barbadian Chloe Walker. She was announced as although there has been a significant considerate when it comes to alive through their Independence and Arthur the 2013 winner at Government House, after a panel change in the attitude of Barbadians persons with disabilities and Smith’s Founder’s Week celebration. towards becoming entrepreneurs, there is the parking designated for of judges chaired by Governor General Sir Elliott still room for improvement. them. Belgrave held interviews with six candidates throughout that morning.

20 • Friday November 29, 2013 Hello! Moving schools and SPBMP:The educational systems characteristics progressively forward of an effective By Ashlee Cox

“QUALITY schools are also ef- fective schools,” noted Chief Ed- school ucation Officer in the Ministry of Education, Science, Technology By Ashlee Cox school, she noted that key and Innovation, Laurie King, as among them was ‘effective he delivered remarks during the he School’s Positive Be- school leadership’. inaugural awards ceremony for havioural Management According to King, principals the School’s Positive Behav- TProgramme (SPBMP) was needed to be firm, and purpose- ioural Management Programme lauded on Saturday during it’s ful in their approaches, as well (SPBMP), last Saturday at the inaugural awards ceremony, as be in charge of their schools. Queen’s College. which saw students from both In this light, she stressed that it As noted by King, the chal- primary and secondary schools, was important for them to model lenge in education is not only parents and school staff, receiv- the behaviours they wished to about getting students into ing various prizes for their partic- become ingrained at the school, school, but also to improve the ipation and hard-work in the pro- as well as support and encour- overall quality of schooling and gramme. age their teachers. address threats to participation. The ceremony, which was the Principals, she continued, He also explained to the invited first of its kind in the region, of all needed to have a vision for the audience that there was a defi- the islands practising the school, and share that vision nite link between access and SPBMP principles, was a testi- with the staff, as collegiality and quality, and therefore school mony to the Ministry of Educa- co-operation were very critical. quality must be of “central inter- tion, Science, Technology and Continuing, she noted that est to policy makers and practi- Innovation’s vision to maintain consistency of practices were tioners concerned with second- the “finest educational systems important and should be evident ary education,” as those were in the developing world through throughout the school, and that the students who were more the principles of the SPBMP”, the school environment be one likely to fully acquire the requisite and as such the programme that facilitates supportive learn- skills and aptitude for good citi- was lauded by those who were ing. zenship. invited to present remarks. “Another area that comes up According to King, an effective As was noted by Elaine King, often is a supportive learning en- school must have certain char- Adolescent HIV/AIDS Specialist, vironment. In schools there must acteristics, and these include “a UNICEF Office for Barbados be an orderly atmosphere and clear and focused mission or vi- and the Eastern Caribbean, an attractive working environ- sion; an instructional leader; high UNICEF saw the SPBMP as a ment to achieve the kind of am- expectations; positive home and strategy towards enhancing the bience and the kind of school school partnerships; frequent educational experience of every environment that both teachers monitoring and assessment; child so that they are able to and students want to be there, safe and orderly school environ- reach their full potential. During so that is very critical. There also ment and learning opportunities Chief Education Officer in the Ministry of Education, Science, her presentation, she explored must be a concentration on for all”. Technology and Innovation, Laurie King. the links between effective teaching and learning; the focus In this light, he explained that schools and the celebrated pro- must be on achievement,” she the SPBMP not only catered to ents, communities, teachers, an environment that promoted gramme. noted. and built on all of those charac- principals, education planners, the development of their full po- Highlighting the characteris- Other areas of importance teristics, but was also aimed at and civil society groups. Their in- tential. tics which were seen as integral moving schools and educational volvement enables schools and to the success of the ‘effective’ CONT’D on Page 21 systems progressively forward. our education system to provide “The purpose, therefore, of the conditions and resources neces- SPBMP, is to move schools and sary for achieving the quality educational systems progres- standards that the SPBMP envi- sively towards quality standards, sions,” he stated. addressing all elements that in- Speaking more specifically to fluence the well-being and rights class room management, he of the child as a learner, and the noted that the teacher had main beneficiaries of teaching, many roles, including being the while improving school functions mentor, facilitator, and the co-or- in the process,” he noted. dinator of learning. Continuing, he further ex- “Activities, creativity, open- plained, “It is therefore critical ness, flexibility, tolerance, good that teachers be trained and re- leadership and organisational trained in specialised areas, day- skills become the avenue to-day decision making [and put- through which effective learning ting] positive discipline into the and teaching is maintained. teaching-learning process. The Classroom management that en- child centre approach to teach- hances learning is child centred ing and management have and promotes active learning. changed – that in essence is the “The teacher’s role must be to concept of the SPBMP.” observe, discuss, probe, extend According to King, a school ideas and engage students in that has been enrolled in this meaningful positive learning ex- programme should be con- periences,” he explained, before cerned with harnessing the full stating that the path to a school involvement and support of all with positive behaviour manage- the major stakeholders, so to ef- ment worked towards the goal of fectively facilitate the child’s constantly ensuring that all of the rights to a quality education. students had access to quality Elaine King, Adolescent HIV/AIDS Specialist, UNICEF Office for Barbados and the Eastern “These parties include par- education and were nurtured in Caribbean.

Hello! Friday November 29, 2013 • 21 Do not decry the education system!

By Ashlee Cox look to for guidance. Calling the work being he education system done in the schools as in Barbados is in- “truly tremendous”, he Tdeed a source of noted that it was some- pride for the Nation. So times hidden from the said the Hon. Ronald wider Barbadian commu- Jones, Minister of Edu- nity. cation, Science, Techno- “When I reflect on the logy and Innovation, as he work being done in our addressed those gathered schools, it is truly tremen- inside of the Queen’s Col- dous. It is that sometimes lege School Auditorium, it may be hidden from the on the evening of the wider Barbadian commu- School’s Positive Behav- nity, and in fact, because it ioural Management Pro- is hidden from the wider gramme’s (SPBMP) inau- Barbadian community, gural Awards Ceremony. they are not able to speak According to Jones, not of it with the same gusto withstanding the chal- that they might speak on lenges of the past or even some of the negative those in the contemporary which might exist within times, as well as in defi- our school system,” he ance of the limited re- noted. sources, the system has As stated by Jones, done well. Barbados has every child that goes been able to take the astray, like the sheep, has “meagre” resources and to be brought back, and utilise them into fashion- he stressed that it was not Student awardee, Vasia Boyce, from the St. Albans Student Awardee, Misha Nelson, from the ing a human resource that Primary School. Combermere School. has made Barbados a CONT’D on Page 22 country to which many right to condemn the Enhancing school environments

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which she highlighted included purposeful teaching, high expecta- tions of the students, pos- itive reinforcement and the use of fair and clear disciplinary practices, on- going staff development, and the all important home-school partnership. While students must be aware of their rights and responsibilities, as well as having them acknowl- edged, it was also impor- tant for them to assume positions of responsibility, as it went a long way to improve their self esteem and their sense of owner- ship of the school, thereby making it ‘their school’, rather than the Principal’s or the teacher’s. According to King, the SPBMP sought to assist schools in embracing many of the aforemen- tioned characteristics. The Parent Award went to David Cumberbatch. “In my mind, the SPBMP seeks to assist dent participation, as well on retooling, helping schools, and it is critical I schools in embracing as increased parental in- teachers to be more ef- think that children find many, if not all of these volvement,” she noted. fective managers of their school to be warm and characteristics, with its Continuing, she stated, classroom and to build welcoming places where emphasis on student-cen- “For the SPMBP, I think that relationship to their they want to be, where tred classrooms, positive teacher development has students. The SPBMP is they feel appreciated, behaviour management, been key, and a lot of em- about adjusting the psy- supported and protected,” The Teacher Award went to Janelle Watkins from the life-skills, enhanced stu- phasis has been placed chosocial environment in she stated. West Terrace Primary School.

22 • Friday November 29, 2013 Hello! Purity a proud partner of the SPBMP here is a definite boards that will be going in requirement for us the schools, there is a “Tto shape the requirement for parental behaviour of children and to involvement,” he stated. shape children in general In light of this, they were early on in their years, left with the dilemma of how before they move on to a to achieve parental state where we then are involvement across the faced with all kinds of nation of Barbados. problems.” The solution, they then That is the view of came upon, was one that Christopher Symmonds- was very simple and Marketing Manager of Purity effective. Bakeries, as he spoke at the According to Symmonds, inaugural Schools’ Positive the objectives of the Behaviour Management organisation was to ‘acquire Programme (SPBMP) opportunities, solutions and Awards Ceremony, last scenarios where children, Saturday at the Queen’s regardless of whether they College. are at home, in the Stating that Purity classroom or involved in Bakeries were thrilled to peer to peer play and have partnered with the interaction’ so that they were SPBMP, he noted that the consistently being exposed goal of the partnership was to the positive messages of to create additional the SPBMP. opportunities, through which “Well, we asked ourselves, the SPBMP message could two questions and the first reach a more of the public, one was ‘how are we going including, children, teachers to effectively get into the and parents. homes?’ And after careful “We recognised that while deliberation, we collectively Christopher Symmonds, the Marketing Manager of Purity Bakeries. there are many schools,... and collaboratively tables and in the kitchens of Bakeries, have been than hearing about involved already in the recognised that they are in homes across this nation,” redesigned to incorporate these messages SPBMP project and fact several products that he noted. various messages and periodically through their programme ,that not all are are baked faithfully by Purity In so doing, the public may principles of the SPBMP, so children. there as yet and therefore, Bakeries. That fortunately, now see that a number of that parents got a chance to we also recognised as we find themselves on the products from Purity participate firsthand, rather Cont’d on Next Page see on the posters and the counter tops, the dining Responsibility of nation to guide young people’s behaviour CONT’D from Page 21 Citing that there was who we are! ” he stated. always a challenge between Instead, he has made the right to condemn the the past and the present he call that when the youths entire school system explained that it was up to are confronted with levels because of the trouble those in the present to of behaviour and display a makers. shoulder that enormous given attitude, that we seek “Every child that goes responsibility and to make it to assist and guide them to astray, like the sheep, you possible for the youth to a better place. have to bring back to the the navigate this turbulent era. “There are some things fold, but you do not “The present caters an which cause that display in condemn an entire system enormous... responsibility behaviour or attitude, and a from the trouble makers on our shoulders to try and caring nation does not hold point of view. You don’t make it possible for children up its young people to destroy that system either who now exist in a more ridicule, but brings its young by your writings, or your turbulent era to be able to people from the periphery television shows, or deal with the extent of those into the centre, in order that whatever else you have, difficulties, not by they might be able to your quotation on Social condemnation, not by inculcate many of the values Minister of Education, Science, Technology and Innovation, media, because of those spiteful harangues of our in the system that we hold Hon Ronald Jones. things!” he stated strongly. young people regardless of sacrosanct.”

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As noted by Symmonds, the second question was one that was directed towards teachers, and how they could assist them to do even more. In this way, the idea of incorporating puppets into the Primary school level was thought up. “And we determined that perhaps we could create puppets, hand puppets, obviously, these will be of greater interest to those in Primary school, but we have to start somewhere and we thought that these hand puppets had the ability to bring the message of the SPBMP alive,” he stated. Continuing, he further explained, “Children now can perhaps use it in classrooms as part of the curriculum, under the guidance of the teachers; As it was Minister Jones’ birthday, he was presented with a surprise birthday cake, by Education Officer Janice Reid. and perhaps also use the puppets in also there is the opportunity completely involved collect all the puppets’ How do another colleague peer to peer play, and for us to get the children with the issue of ‘how can I I trade the puppets, with etc.”(AC)

Here, Minister Jones, has a light discussion with youths.

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on how far we have come AS our country celebrates its 47th anniversary of Independence, it was instructive for this writer to draw on one of the speeches of our most beloved sons of the soil. The words of the late Rt. Excellent Errol Barrow are worthy of reflection as we assess our current state of affairs and how much we have been able to accomplish. In his speech to the Barbados Constitutional Conference in London of July 1966, Mr. Barrow spoke clearly and forcefully about his desire to see Barbados as an independent country. He put forward a strong case for self- determination by refuting the notion, “that it is commonly believed, although it is not a fact, that people of African origin cannot maintain democratic forms of government after independence.” He followed this up by reminding those in attendance that the system of colonialism was not meant to promote freedom and development of institutions, but to safeguard the imperial interest of the mother country. In this myopic quest of the imperial authority, one of the scourges it left behind was a divided society which would take time to sufficiently adjust and develop after the Then… colonial period. In reflecting on these words, it is safe to say that we have put to rest the transparency and good governance. there are still many divisions within our religion or class anyone can feel proud to negative belief that a predominantly Indeed, as Mr. Barrow alluded to we do society. What makes it more interesting be a part of. It is to our credit that the black population is incapable of a well not have perfect institutions, but we have is that as we develop, some of the bonds competing interest groups are still able to governed democratic state which been able to bring about much which kept us close will diminish, as reach a compromise or accommodate respects the rule of law. This is transformation with the ones we have. society becomes even more complex each other and not allow the society to evidenced by our country’s reputation as As it relates to our social landscape, with competing value systems. In spite of degenerate into conflict and chaos. a peaceful and stable society with high given what we inherited as a deliberately these divisions, we have been able to The challenges which continue to face rankings when it comes to levels of fragmented society, it is no surprise that build a society where regardless of race, us can be overcome by a recognition of our accomplishments as a people. Our motto of ‘Pride and Industry’ should not be taken lightly, but should serve as our guiding light as we navigate difficult waters. Being proud does not mean that we become arrogant or indeed complacent. It simply means that we have a positive mirror image of ourselves not allowing our scarce resources or the smallness of our size to intimidate us. Additionally, more than ever before, we need to adhere to and put into action the idea of industry in our motto. Without this focus we will find it increasingly difficult to earn our way in the world and to maintain the standard of living we have become accustomed to. Barbados has much to be proud of as it celebrates its Independence, no doubt the words of our Father of Independence have been justified as we reflect on the bold step he took in 1966 on the behalf of our country. We must continue to strive to make the country the best it can be as an outstanding example of self- determination and accomplishing great things despite the odds.

(Jason Francis is co-founder of Youth Resource Outreach Centre and Immediate Past President of the Barbados Youth Development Council. Email: …and now [email protected])

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Pay attention to what your body is telling you – like exercise more regularly, eat healthy foods and drink more water. Have a healthy Independence! omorrow is much more than a Being independent is great as it That does not mean that you will day, we stand with our forefathers mere bank holiday. Oh yes, it is gives you the freedom to do what you not need guidance or a mentor to and pledge to be the strong, healthy, Tactually a very special day! want – within the boundaries of the light your way, but it is time that we as and creative people needed to Tomorrow is the 47th anniversary of law – but it also gives you a nation work to cut down on the carry on the mantle of this incredible this country’s Independence! responsibilities. This week, as we sheer quantity of cases of diabetes country. This day, which is marked by family wear our blue, gold and black, we and other Chronic Non-Communica- That starts with your health! gatherings, picnics and the ever- must also take that step – just like our ble diseases. So get your rest, drink up on water, anticipated parade, is a firm reminder Premier did 47 years ago – to decide It is time for this independent eat your organic produce and cut to all Barbadians that we are a free that we will no longer allow ourselves nation to also nurture independent down on things that are not good for and sovereign state. And as such, we to be dictated to. thinkers. We need those who are you. Be independent, free-thinkers are able to make our own calls and Break that down into the context of hale, healthy and whole. So how do and take responsibility for your body, delve into our own beliefs without the health, it translates to taking we do that? mind and our country. dictates of others. Well, that is what it responsibility for your well-being and We start by listening to our bodies! Let this week be the beginning of a should mean anyway. And so to being serious about it. We know the drill already, we need new, free you, who looks to local pro- celebrate this day and in the spirit of Too often we allow others to influ- to eat more fruits, veggies, proteins duce – be it veggies or fruits – to get what it means, the Health Page will ence our diets and we rarely stop to and cut down on empty calorie foods, through the day! address the issue of 'Healthy Inde- take stock of what we are really or those high in unhealthy fats and Let it be you who at the end of it all pendence' doing. When we are young, we rely sugars. We know that we need to get can proudly proclaim that on the eve What is this, you may ask? Well, it on our parents for our care, but at active. We also know that we need of our 47th anniversary that you are a is the idea of taking responsibility for some time we will have to really take our leisure and social time. proud, healthy Barbadian! your own health and your own up the mantle and decide to stay We know all of this, and on the eve Happy, healthy Independence! well-being. healthy. of this most exciting and anticipated (AC)

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Barbados is a place where you can ask for directions and get them, It is fascinating the way Bajan women use terms such as sweetheart, the problem will of course be if you understand them darling and sweetie while they are arguing. Things Bajan By Ashlee Cox such as sweetheart, darling and sweetie, while they engaged in a s tomorrow is the 47th heated argument. I always thought it anniversary of Barbados' In- was so funny, but then we are sup- Adependence, I thought it posed to be a very polite society. would be fun to remember and pon- Growing up in the 'country' I got a der on all those things that serve to healthy appreciation for farm ani- make us all uniquely Bajan. mals. I do not know of any child from my generation who does not have tales of climbing trees, eating The accent fresh fruits, and of course being A Bajan accent is a very hard thing chased by at least three herbivores! to mimic, and I should know! Unlike For me, I still recall my unsuccessful the other accents of our neighbour- attempts to lead a young kid (baby ing sister countries, such as the goat) to its pen and being dragged ever popular Jamaica, Trinidad and away instead. Those beasts are Tobago, St. Vincent or Guyana, the surprisingly strong! Bajan accent is, for lack of a better word, 'flat'. It has its own unique cadences, tone and rhythmic struc- Food ture that to me is uniquely We are a country that believes Bajan. And it is just hard to strongly in well seasoned foods. In imitate. But then again, I may fact, you know you are in Barbados be biased. when you see our special macaroni You know you are in Barbados pie, the national dish known as when you hear certain phrases and cou-cou and peas and rice all words. 'Wunna' is such an all en- served together, not separate. We compassing word and is used to also love chicken and pig-tails. refer to the plural you. Other Also, there never seems to be a sayings in the unique Barbados lack of ground provisions either, and dialect include my favourites: 'Go green bananas as well as breadfruit long', 'Cross dey ' and 'Looka'. What cou-cou are delicacies that are still I also love about this is that all served in households! of these terms can mean several different things depending on the tone! Directions You know you are in Barbados when you see our special macaroni pie Barbados is a place where you can and the national dish known as cou-cou. ask for directions and get them, the Bajan quarrels problem will of course be if you leave that up to you. is something that as Bajans When I was younger, I used to mar- understand them... I've gotten lost All in all, we are still a polite and we cannot let go of and never vel at the way quarrels occurred be- several times. The providers of said warm community, and that is some- should. tween women. I was fascinated by information would like to say it had thing that I would love to see live on. This Independence, what really the dubious use of endearments, nothing to do with the directions...I’ll The adoption of the village mentality signals Bajan for you? Hello! Friday November 29, 2013 • 27 Alexandra School wins BAC National Secondary School Debate Competition By Ashlee Cox pact of the extended usage were evident, espe- t was a fierce battle, last cially as it had made its Wednesday afternoon, way into the formal written Ias the Alexandra Se- expression. “The lan- condary School and the guage we use daily – St. Michael’s School, bat- which is social media lan- tled for supremacy over guage – is tearing apart the moot which posited, the very fabric of the stan- ‘The Extensive Use of So- dard English, leaving us Valda Alleyne, Executive Director, BAC, cial Media Has a Negative sometimes totally con- presenting the Alexandra team with Impact on the Quality of fused with what the mes- their trophy. Written Expression’, dur- sage communicated,” she ing the Finals of the first stated. ever Barbados Accredita- Continuing, she noted, tion Council (BAC) Na- “[If] this extensive use tional Secondary School continues, and bad habits Debate Competition. [such as] irreversible writ- This competition man- ing habits cement, then it aged to attract 6 schools will be too late to do when it was launched 2 something about it. Mus- weeks ago, and held three cle memory would have preliminary rounds, which taken over and practice saw the students debating would evidently become the merits of the then permanent. It is critical moot, which suggested, that the user of social ‘The Inclusion of Technol- media manages his addic- ogy in the classroom in- tion, in order to keep ex- creases student engage- pression standard. If we ment. During the first do this, the ingrained prac- round, the Frederick Smith tice would not become Secondary School de- permanent.” feated the Princess Mar- For the Opposition, so- garet Secondary School, cial media was seen as a and in round 2, the St. mere tool, and the user Michael’s School held su- made his own choice as to premacy over their St. how he used it, but they Michael counterpart, the stressed that users had to Harrison College. It was in stop blaming social media Round 3 of these prelimi- for their own actions, and nary debates, that the simply be more responsi- Alexandra team triumphed ble. “It is a tool, an inani- over the Springer Memor- mate object, used to assist ial School, and out of the people to create, share three winners, the two and exchange information. teams with the highest There seems to be a trend scores were chosen to in blaming inanimate ob- battle it out at the Finals, jects for one’s actions. My which was held at the Bar- understanding from this is, bados Workers Public, when all else fails, blame Co-operative Credit Union technology,” charged Op- Ltd., Belmont road, position leader Janae Kel- St.Michael. man. With the team hailing Continuing, she noted, from Alexandra – as the “People choose to write Proposition, the St. the appropriate form Michael’s team argued as based on the appropriate Opposition. settings. Social media The Alexandra team must be found innocent of held to the points that this charge! It has not neg- were evident during their atively impacted on the own research and was quality of written expres- supported by other author- sion though it is used ex- itative research; social cessively; it is not respon- media was indeed addic- sible for the decline in writ- tive and impacted nega- ing skills for our people. I tively on the individual’s urge you to manage your writing ability to clearly ex- addiction.” press themselves in Stan- In the end there could dard English. As noted by only be the one winner, Proposition leader, Iso- and that one was none bella Burhnham, “Practice other than the Alexandra Makes Perfect!” Secondary School, who Citing that many youths kept their cool under fire spent up to 15 hours a day and clearly outlined and on social media, she ex- emphasised their points! plained that no matter where one turned, the im-

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By Ashlee Cox

T was all about ‘girl power’ last Saturday evening at the Frank Collymore Hall, when this year’s HoneyJam finalists graced the stage at Ithe ‘Frank’, not once but twice over the weekend. The ladies,were determined to impress this weekend at ‘Honey Jam Goes Glam’ and it was interesting to see how far many of them had come from being a bit shy and anxious during the night of their auditions to transforming into fearless ‘stage divas’. Each lady had their own ‘strength’ genre and were not afraid to showcase it to the supportive audience, who happily cheered them on! There were also quite a few originals pieces as these ladies eagerly showed off what they would have learnt during the various workshops that they would have participated in along the HoneyJam journey. Dennica Worrell made the Bob The first half of the show was a heated affair Marley classic, ‘No Woman no and the artistes somehow managed to raise the Niera, performing, ‘Cups’. Cry’ her own. temperature even more with their dynamic per- formances, as they each performed their cho- sen piece. If it was energy you were looking for, then it Rhea Layne was energy that you got when Nicovia and Larix made hers a stepped out on stage to perform their ‘mash-up’ flirty, jazzy gospel piece, which one could hear the audience performance. clapping along to as they showed the meaning of being hyper and dynamic performers. Lynette ‘Lyn’L’ Lynch, was determined to encourage others about the way she lived her life! Belting out the lyrics to jill Scott’s ‘Living My Life Like It’s Golden’, this artiste showed that she had em- boldened her voice and truly made the song her own. Ever the performer, she interacted successfully with the crowd and soon the room boomed with the chorus to the song! When Gigi Ma’at stepped out on stage, it was to pour ‘Hot Love’ upon the audience! An original of hers, this lady showed that she knew just how to work the crowd. Keeping them guess- ing with her antics, she also showed off her vocal range as she ‘scat’ with the very accomplished saxophonist. Hers was definitely a fun performance, as it was obvious that she was a stage veteran and was very comfortable with bringing her unique style and flair to her performance.

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Tillieann had the pipes to do justice to the soulful classic , ‘At Last’.

Canadian guest, Meagan Rose, rocking 'Toxic'!

Gigi Ma’at sang about ‘Hot Love’.

Thrilling performances from the ladies ILLIEANN was first up for the second half For all the ‘Day-Dreamers’ in the audience, the and she set the tone for the rest of the night. night only got better when Adaeze jumped on This young lady has a very big and powerful stage and encouraged them to clap their hands. Tsinging voice, and we at HELLO! were thrilled by This influential performer was clearly one of the her improved command of it, as she belted out the crowd favourites, who was full to almost bursting jazzy lyrics to an old classic that only needs two with energy as she leapt across the stage, making words to identify it: ‘At Last’. This is not an easy sure that all her fans were singing along to her tune to sing and a harder one to do justice to, but original piece, ‘Day-Dreams’. even as jaded as we are, we have to give it to The artiste known as Fate is no new-comer to Tillieann – because she really owned it that night! the HoneyJam stage, and she took things up a At just 15 years old, Ieashia Browne has had at notch with her outfit for the night as well as her least one of her dreams realised, and it all went energetic ADL dancers, who happily accompanied down on stage! Singing Rihanna’s ‘Man Down’, in her on stage as she proclaimed in her own reggae her own way, she riled the crowd and even had way to not be their ‘Substitute Lover’. Need we songwriter, Shontelle, who was in the house, say more? ‘feeling’ this version of her own song. In fact, In addition to the Barbadian performers, there Shontelle liked it so much that at the end of the was also one who was more than thrilled to be on performance, they were both singing it on stage – stage, as she had won a trip to Barbados just to much to the delight of the audience. perform. Armed with her guitar and a fellow Another memorable moment for the night was of musician, Canadian-born Meagan Rose performed course Rhea Layne’s jazzy, flirty performance, Britney’s ‘Toxic’ in her own way, which was slow where she too interacted with the audience and and ‘jazzified’. simply had fun with her number. By the end of the In the end, the night was about showcasing the performance, one of her biggest admirer’s (and talent of our female youths, and that mission was big sister) Shontelle, ran onto the stage to definitely achieved! We at HELLO! look forward to surprise and hug-tackle the young vocalist. seeing and hearing them all performing again.

30 • Friday November 29, 2013 Hello! Time to get back to God

By Ashlee Cox

s one of the activities to celebrate their 6th anniver- sary, the members of the Precious Touch Founda- Ation decided it was only right to invoke the bless- ings of God onto their work! Last Sunday, the members of the Foundation could be seen wearing their new Pre- cious Touch jackets as they filed into church at the Faith New Testament of God, the home church for the founda- tion. As noted by Pastor Cameron Connelly, the day was one that would be highly celebrated as it was not only the celebrations of the 6th anniversary for the Foundation, but it was also the day the Church had decided to cele- brate Independence and take their communion. “The Precious Touch Foundation celebrates their 6th Members of the Precious Touch Foundation during the church service including Vice President St.Auban anniversary, recognising that here, as well we at the Callender (centre) and President Adorial Maxwell-Hazell (right). Faith New Testament Church of God, prepare ourselves to celebrate our 47th anniversary as a nation,” he noted. dation, had made mention of during her short presenta- cess in the midst of the challenges.” Citing that the number 6 in the scriptures spoke to the tion on the background of the Foundation, he noted that it According to Pastor Connelly, it was time that we got number of imperfections, he told the members of the was therefore important to ask oneself one question, back to God, and learnt from our history that Barbados Foundation that they had not yet arrived. “Where do we go from here?” was shaped on the backs of our forefathers, who stead- “And for the Precious Touch Foundation... you have “I heard the President made reference to some of the fastly believed and practiced the principles of the Lord. not arrived yet, you’ve not gotten there yet. It speaks to a challenges even as a Foundation, but all the conflicts, all “There is so much that we can reflect in our minds as number of labour, we recognise that out of the 6th day the challenges and all the sacrifices as a nation that we we gather how God has been to us and the people as a both man and the serpent were created, so the signifi- have made, times of disappointment, times of much pain, nation, all because our forefathers sought to place God cance of 6 really is as it relates to the cycle of complete- times of frustration, we have to call upon ourselves and foremost in everything they were going to do. God was at ness of human labour,” he stated. ask the question, where are we really going here?” he the principal, and the principles of the Bible have been Continuing, he stated that for both the Precious Touch questioned. applied by our forefathers, and this is why as a nation our Foundation and Barbados as a nation, the unexpected Continuing, he stated, “Even as we reflect on all of our foundation has been so solid. still laid on the horizon, as none of us knew for a surety achievements and all of our successes both for the “As a nation first and foremost, we have to get back to what was ahead. Speaking to the conflicts, which Adorial Foundation as well as for the nation, and knowing first God... we have to return to the God of our fathers,” he Maxwell-Hazell, President of the Precious Touch Foun- hand the work of the Foundation, there will be much suc- stressed.

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Most of the members of the Precious Touch Foundation, came out to show their support. Where do we go from here? By Ashlee Cox As Connelly explained to the congre- gation, it was important to get back to “WHERE do we go from here?” the very principles of God, and we have That was the question posed by Pas- to do it in our homes, schools, commu- tor Cameron Connelly, as the Faith New nities, families and Governments. Testament Church of God, celebrated Explaining that it was not possible to the 6th anniversary of the Precious take anything with you when you died, Touch Foundation, the 47th anniversary he encouraged the congregation to re- of Barbados Independence and took ally challenge themselves to discover if communion. they were really on the path that God As noted by the Pastor, the nation still held for them, or if they were chasing stood out as a beacon and that was due another way, and if so, it was time for to the fundamental principles that our them to change. forefathers would have adhered to, and As stated by Pastor Connelly, there as we move ever closer to the day of In- was a danger in being static, and one dependence, we can appreciate the should ask themselves, ‘Am I really my sacrifices, the labour and those who best? Is there more that I can do to im- gave their lives so that Barbados, as a prove?’ nation and as a people, could experi- “We must not be contented with ence all of the things that they currently where we are! It is very easy to accept do. the norm and settle in our comfort Repeating the question, ‘where do we zones, for in the comfort zone, we un- go from here?’, he reflected that it was derstand that there is a danger in stay- also a personal question, and encour- ing in that position. There is a danger aged the congregation to really take where you are, there is a danger in stock of themselves, reflect and intro- being unproductive and not seeking to spect. excel and to pursue greater things in “We have to take stock and reflect your own personal lives and in the pur- upon our lives and ponder for a moment pose that God is calling you for,” he and ask ourselves, what have I really stressed. achieved as an individual?” he chal- According to the Pastor, in order for lenged, before adding, “God has leant us to really answer the question of me breath and life and health, and I’ve where we are going, we first need to been around here for X number of years stop, reflect and take the time to be cre- or whatever the case may be,[but] what ative in our positive thinking, while being have I personally really achieved?” ‘rich’ towards God. Pastor Cameron Connelly, delivering the sermon.

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Discourse from the young, intelligent minds of our region Continued from Page 18 from Tourism Analyst, Kennedy Pem- berton who firmly believes that govern- On the topic of cuisine specifically, all mental control of the airline is the members of the panel, and even Chef biggest issue on the road to success. Jamel Small who participated in the con- Arguing that governmental interest will versation from the live audience noted always be more socialist in its thinking, that more emphasis needed to be placed Pemberton believes a strong private sec- Sample of some on the preparation and service of tradi- tor business perspective is required to Bajan food which tional local dishes in our restaurants. power the engine of a regional airline if wasn’t featured cadre of There’s nothing wrong with the Italian, we are to see it fly into the future. Also ar- bright young minds who will be able to Japanese or Mediterranean inspired guing that government for this very so- from around the re- properly utilise modern technology and dishes, but when you travel to those re- cialist reason, has never experienced gion were tuned in like myself to the live innovation to efficiently affect the future of gions, you will probably want to try them true success in business, Pemberton stream, with a minuscule fraction adding our nations. As was pointed out by Ryan there for the purpose of authenticity. held strong to his point, through signifi- anything to the conversation at all. Forde, it’s one thing to have the older What authentic cuisine experience can cant opposition from Student, Kareem I can’t speak to how many were tuned generation hire young people to create we have at medium to high end local Yarde, that you had to break a few eggs in on Television stations, but what I do social media sites and web pages for restaurants was the question? Why was- to make an omelette. “LIAT has not know is that Neila Jones’ words cannot promotion purposes, but another to ac- n’t Cou Cou and Flying Fish or Pudding & served us well Caribbeanwise... The cost be discounted when she queried openly cept that these older persons in many Souse on the menu in some form or fash- of airfare is astronomical these days, as as to why there wasn’t an ongoing youth cases, do not have the technological ion. Why weren’t guests being treated to is the level of service [a cause for con- programme dealing with the issues of our savvy to properly navigate or understand the option of a real Barbadian experi- cern]... It’s time we become serious society and our equally important the products being created. There is a ence? about dealing with the issues of LIAT,” Tourism product. More than a single pro- disconnect. Continuing the conversation down the Pemberton stated firmly. gramme, how can we generate a space The world has changed and now more road of why, another hot topic on the This is only a small slice from an in- where every young person who believes than ever our young people are our fu- evening came in the form of an analysis credibly large pie of important discourse in a better future for the Independent ture. They cannot be discounted. They of LIAT as the main source of inter re- from the young, intelligent minds of our Caribbean can have a voice and have it cannot be asked to be seen and not gional travel. A sticking point, with some region, but more important than their indi- heard. heard. They are critical to survival in a very impassioned comments both for and vidual words is the reality that more The brave young people who aired bold new world and their voice cannot af- against the regional airline, the most pas- needs to be done to have their words their opinions openly on CMC on Wed- ford to be silenced. sionate and articulate reasoning came heard. Last night on-line, 1 000+ viewers nesday are not alone. They represent a Happy Independence to you all.

Hello! Friday November 29, 2013 • 33 PS4 vs Xbox ONE - Battle Royale By Nigel Wallace the Kinect 2.0 is equally large and brick like in de- OR many of us sign. The PS4 definitely this isn’t going to wins in the looks depart- be a battle at all. ment, with the Xbox ONE HaloF vs Uncharted will looking like an older piece elicit a far more powerful of tech, that would be per- emotional response. So fect for a retro living room for everyone else think- design, inclusive of CRT ing about going next television. gen with their gaming Speaking of Kinect 2.0, console, here’s a bit of the Xbox ONE’s motion Now for something out going forward, there will what you need to know. sensing camera that the gate that will remain be an option to turn this Without comparing comes with every new constant throughout the light bar off... but for now, hardware, software, console is integral to the life cycle of these two let your light shine. games, controllers etc., experience. The non-bun- competing machines... the On the other side we let’s stop and consider the dled PS4 camera will cost controller. The PS4 have a mild upgrade to the fact that Microsoft and you some hard earned DualShock 4 is a much outstanding Xbox 360 Sony have two very sepa- dollars, and stacked up needed update over the controller that will either rate philosophies on the next to the comprehensive DualShock 3 and for good thrill newcomers or upset future of the gaming con- software developed for the reasons. The PS3’s con- purists, who probably did- sole. Sony is all about Xbox, will appear like the troller was oft maligned for n’t want a single departure games and gaming, with forgotten bastard child of a its size, grip and general from the original piece of worthwhile next gen media blue blooded family. user friendliness, the Xbox hardware. That said, the functionality and social While facial recognition 360 controller was a sticks are a little taller, the media being built into the is part and parcel of both pleasure (particularly for triggers a little softer, and software for good meas- cameras, the Xbox ONE’s shooters) and this explains the dedicated rumble pads ure. Microsoft’s Xbox ONE Kinect 2.0 carries on the the lack lustre approach of built into the left and right is a gamble to integrate legacy of the original Microsoft and the hit it out side of the controller par- the media experience into Kinect, and does so with of the park approach of ticularly cool to experience one interface, with a very incredible style. Once Sony. when braking and corner- good game playing box again however, the Kinect Aside from becoming ing in Forza 5. going hand in hand with a fails to execute with a more ergonomic, the On that note, let’s fly very ambitious plan for the 100% hit rate and will con- DualShock 4 features a over the games. Sure future. tinue to frustrate users, speaker and headphone they’re important, but die patibility from either sys- regard to which system With that said let’s start particularly in its more jack that means you can hard gamers already know tem, it is going to be a will rule your living room. with the subjective basics. fleshed out next gen envi- run your game audio what they need to know as huge decision for those In a few months, kinks will The PS4 is a sleek, small, ronment. While success straight from your control far as exclusives are con- people who have culti- be worked out of the ar- media console with a built will undoubtedly bring to your ears via head- cerned, and all new com- vated a wonderful collec- mour, more games will be in power supply that will “Oooos” and “Aaaahs” phones. Toss in a touch ers need to know only one tion of titles over the past on the market or have bring a beautiful aesthetic from your guests, when pad interface at the centre thing at launch. The PS4 few years to jump ship and solid release dates and to your media centre. The you voice command your of the controller and we makes third party titles take on the expense of re- hopefully there will be Xbox ONE (it’s worse in system to turn on, select have a truly next gen (available on both sys- building a worthy cata- much less hardware fail- person) is a brick of a sys- your movie and play it, piece of hardware. What tems) look better. This logue, particularly at a ures. tem, that looks like an old while you grab the chips, has been noted as a small probably won’t mean as time when there isn’t much The future is bright for school VCR player. The dip and drinks, it will failure is the light bar at much in a year when de- to choose from. gamers, but we’re still Power Brick from the Xbox equally make them stare the back of the controller velopers figure out how to Finally with reports of waiting for all of the stars 360 lives on like in horror when you scold that allows the PS4 Cam- properly leverage the the PS4’s “Blue Light of to align as far as the next Frankenstein’s your machine like a era to communicate with hardware to develop fu- Death” and the Xbox generation of gaming is Ghost to add bad dog, “Xbox the controller. As noted ture games (remember vi- ONE’s “Disc Drive of concerned. more bulk stop! Xbox... earlier, with limited camera sual similarities between Doom”, there should be no to this Stop! Stop! adoption at launch, this the far more powerful PS3 other argument required to heavy Xbox!!!” will simply be a reflection and Xbox 360), but for show some real patience weight of in your TV screen that re- now, that’s something to and make a more in- technol- duces the life of your con- think about... sort of. formed decision in the ogy and troller battery. Hopefully Without backward com- coming months with

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Time to take Barbados to the next level By Cherisse Francis crumbling. This change will require An Independence visionaries; it is your task as stake- S our great country approaches Message from the BYDC holders in this country to see beyond the annual commencement of the present and be innovative about our Independence, we at the A people turn towards illegal methods what your hopes are for a brighter Barbados Youth Development Coun- of gaining possessions. Today, I Barbados. If you can dream it, it can cil find ourselves pondering what this implore you, prioritise! Get what you happen and it can happen in your word ‘Independence’ really means to need from what you have and then lifetime. us in these harsh and if there is not enough left to satisfy Struggles, though seen as bad, ever-changing times. your wants, be patient. Use this bring one good with them; they have Usually personified as a symbol of desire as ammunition to get ahead; the ability to unite people regardless self-reliance and complete control of set a target in mind to possess the of who they are. These hard times one’s affairs, the Oxford dictionary desires of your heart and work slowly and the realisation that you can better defines the word ‘independent’ as and consistently towards it. If it is as achieve the collective goal through being ‘free from outside control; not much of a treasure as you initially working cohesively with others can subject to someone’s authority’ or thought, then achieving it through force our young people amid the fear ‘self-governing’. If this is the case, hard work will allow you to appreciate of losing their independence to band then should we not as a country and it more. together, find innovative ways to ride as individuals take responsibility for We, as young people, can also aid the storm and to bring others out of our own actions? As the economic these times with them. landscape becomes more The saying, “Together we stand, rigid and the struggle to divided we fall,” rings true in these survive becomes more real, times. In all our efforts to achieve we see our young people as individuals, we must always be respond despondently and mindful of the jingle which goes, giving up the ghost. Our ‘280 000 Bajans and I am one a people have always been dem…’ Your contribution need not resilient, strong and proud be large, it could be something as and there is no reason why this simple as an idea or something as should change. Independent does not large as the provision of services or mean that we determine the tide of products, when joined together they life’s flow, but rather how we respond will amount to something magnificent. to that tide. If we all play our part, then the Holding fast to our nation’s motto country can only see the fruits of ‘Pride and Industry’, we as young productivity. Never forget your people must keep our standards up, individuality and uniqueness, the holding our heads high and ever part that you have to play also cannot pushing towards the finish line. The be achieved by another. Be your weak bow their heads and say that neighbour’s keeper, think ahead and the task before them is too difficult, see your country grow. but that is not the Barbadian way. In closing, I leave a slogan from Historically, we have been through UNESCO’s 8th Youth Forum with hard times before, instead of giving you, ‘Youth are not just the leaders of up our ancestors became resource- tomorrow, but the partners of today.’ ful, embraced a community spirit and in the continued independence of our This is something we should never charted a new path in order to see nation by charting new paths. While forget as we go into another year of brighter days. Times now call upon us we accept that reflecting is an impor- our country’s Independence. Barba- to once again do likewise. tant part of moving forward, we must dos belongs to all of us, young and Resourcefulness speaks to the also recognise that when something old. We just need to claim it and take character of a person and the ability stops being effective there must be a it towards prosperity. It’s no longer to not only make the best of what you revolution. Revolutionary change the time to blame others and become have, but be joyful with the simple means upsetting the ‘grand norm’ despondent because the road is not things. Today as youth, we have the and casting your sights on something smoothly paved. Instead we should disadvantage of being connected with new and unprecedented. We, as Bar- look forward, move the global market place and media. badian young people, have the prime forward and take this our country to This causes us to lust after the things opportunity to do this now the next level. being idolised by celebrities without considering what we are facing in our From the Barbados Youth Develop- having the right means of attaining nation. There is no better time to start ment Council family, Happy In- them. Oftentimes, in order to a revolution than when the country is dependence Barbados and satisfy these desires, our young most vulnerable and seems to be God bless.

Hello! Friday November 29, 2013 • 35 School aiding relief efforts in Philippines HE Codrington School had a Twonderful effort from Cheryl Hosein and parent volunteers who quickly put on a bake sale in aid of those suf- fering in the Philippines from Typhoon Haiyan. The amazing sum of $3 000 was raised on the day – not only through the healthy ap- petites of the students and teachers, but also thanks to the many food contributions from families for the bake sale, as well as many monetary donations. Mr. Darryl Brown (Principal & CEO) said: “This speaks volumes with regards to the Co- drington community and our empathy, com- passion and efforts to help those in need. Thank you all for your contributions to the successful day.”

Three days after Typhoon Haiyan hit, aerial photos are revealing a scene of apocalyptic devastation along a swathe of the central Philippines. 36 • Friday November 29, 2013 Hello!

Hello! Friday November 29, 2013 • 37 FunFun Quiz:Quiz: AreAre YouYou Earth,Earth, Fire,Fire, oror Air?Air? 1. H ow would you describe C. You have pretty good energy B. You have trouble getting yourself? levels started, but you always are glad A. Caring, loyal, compassionate, you did it and deep 3. What sort of weather do C. You love intense exercise, and B. Curious, adventurous, witty, you have trouble with? it’s easy to motivate yourself and charming A. Hot and humid weather C. Intense, driven, focused, and B. Dry, windy, cold, and overcast 5. How is your appetite? passionate weather A. You are periodically very C. Damp, cold, rainy weather hungry 2. On a typical day, what is B. You don’t get as hungry as your energy level like? 4. What’s your relationship other people A. It comes in quick bursts with exercise? C. You eat when you feel like it – B. You have a ton of stamina A. It’s hard to get yourself to do it no set schedule

If you chose: Mostly B’s: You Are Earth Mostly C’s: You Are Fire Mostly A’s: You Are Air You are a patient, reliable, and solid person. You are passionate, sassy, and downright You are a quirky, flighty, and zany person. You tend to be a strong influence and stabil- fiery. You are a total go-getter. You change with the wind. ising force in people’s lives. You go at everything full force. At work, You are highly creative and often inspired. While you are quite serious, you are thought- you are serious and intense. At play, you are You love to be spontaneous and hate restric- ful in all ways. You tend to be a big dreamer, the life of the party. tions. and you can be very laid back. You are the brightest bulb in the room. You have a yearning for travel and adven- You prefer to observe and stay in the shad- People find you inspiring, and you always ture. You want to have a wild and crazy life. ows. You don’t crave the limelight. You only know how to lead. You actually feel a bit more balanced when seek your own approval. You are a super star, but sometimes you burn there is structure and stability in your life, but While you don’t like to show off, you should too brightly. Cool off a little. Find some balance you avoid it. let yourself be the centre of attention every before you burn out. now and than. You have what it takes to shine.

38 • Friday November 29, 2013 Hello!

Try this Hello! catchword challenge HOROSCOPES

ARIES (Mar. 21-Apr. 19): Blow off your own needs for one more day – you ought to rack up some more good karma before launching into anything new or unusual. One last friend needs your help in a big way.

TAURUS (Apr. 20-May 20): You may have bitten off more than you can chew – and yes, that is possible! Your desire for more is likely coming from the wrong place, but you can easily shift gears into something better.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Your mental energy is fantastic – but it may lead you in two very different directions. It’s not a good time for you to try to focus, but it’s a terrific day for a brainstorming session!

ACROSS the camel’s back (5) DOWN 16. ___ thinking (7) CANCER (June 21-July 22): This may 1. Storm in a ___ (6) 15. The lesser of two ___ 1. Tried and ___ (6) 17. Do not ___ your set not be the most auspicious time to start on something new, if only because you 4. ___ of friends (6) (5) 2. The ___ Mariner (7) (6) still have so much left unresolved in other 8. Boxing term, ___ out! 20. A snappy ___ (7) 3. A Grecian ___ (3) 18. ___ and butter (5) aspects of your life. Clear that up first, (7) 22. ___ courage (5) 5. ___ and effect (5) 19. ___ boxing (6) then get moving! 9. Diminutive hero, Tom 23. Business as ___ (5) 6. ___ and flowing (6) 21. All things being ___ LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): You need to make ___ (5) 24. Rest ___ (7) 7. ___ faced (5) (5) your feelings clear to someone – maybe 10. Public ___ No1 (5) 26. Walkie- ___ (6) 11. Holding back the ___ 25. Apres ___ (3) your partner, maybe a colleague or 12. ___ standard time (7) 27. ___ fight (6) (5) maybe a parent. Now is the time for seri- ous honesty, though you don’t have to be 14. The ___ that broke 13. ___ by the bell (5) brutal.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sep. 22): You need to Have fun with amazing make a real difference with that one friend Hello!’s or colleague – when they least expect it! Make a real splash and they are sure to wordsearch challenge! remember what you said when the time is right.

SONGS FROM THE LIBRA (Sep. 23-Oct. 22): Your love life is YEAR 2000 seeing a big boost today, no matter what your status may be. Things are looking up FIND and circle for you as you get reacquainted with an all of the songs old flame or spend extra time with your from the year sweetheart. 2000 that are SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): You should hidden in the consider a strategic retreat today – giving grid. The remain- in may give you the time you need to plot ing 29 letters your eventual dominance. Let the other side think they’ve won it all! Things should spell an addi- change soon. tional song title from 2000. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Your Amazed desires and ambitions are closer to real- ity than you may realise – but you can’t American Pie fully bring them to life without talking Back At One about them with your people. Sit down Back Here and get the ball rolling. Bag Lady CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Your cul- Be With You tural leanings are stronger than ever, so Beautiful Day make sure that you’re getting your recom- Bent mended daily dose of art, music, literature or whatever else it is that revs your spir- Breathe itual engine. Broadway Bye Bye Bye AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Arandom Californication social connection proves to be worth far more than you would have dreamed, so Desert Rose I Wanna Know Minority She Bangs follow up on it and make sure that you’re Faded I Wish Most Girls Smooth dealing with all the ramifications that arise Girl On TV Incomplete Music Stan from it. Higher Jumpin Jumpin’ No More Stronger PISCES (Feb. 19-Mar. 20): You are faced Hot Boyz Kryptonite Otherside There You Go with a stark choice, but whatever decision I Like It Lucky Pinch Me Try Again you make should have positive conse- I Need You Maria Maria Say My Name Wifey quences. You may find that your energy is split, but you can still make a real dif- I Try Meet Virginia Separated Wonderful ference. Hello! Friday November 29, 2013 • 39

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P R HOROSCOPES O S BY HOLIDAY A N D ARIES (March 21-April 19). You can be gentle when you need to be, and you need to be now. Acertain person will run unless you are C unrelentingly kind and reassuring. This person can’t take even the O smallest amount of criticism. N S TAURUS (April 20-May 20). The way your family members act doesn’t have to be a reflection on you. Let people be the way they are, and try not to get involved unless it seems truly necessary. You’ll make your own impressions.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21).The reward for taking a risk won’t be the prize at the end — that is likely to be made of plastic and require regular dusting. The real reward is the feeling that you’ve truly achieved something. Z I CANCER (June 22-July 22). It’s important to react to what hap- pens in a timely and proportionate manner. The “proportionate” part T is important. You’ll get very little accomplished by overreacting to S the events around you.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). You’ll feel like stealing away to recharge, and if you can manage it, you should. Spending time alone teaches you to be there for yourself. It is within your power to make yourself feel safe.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22).It’s the same scene, but some of the peo- ple involved will remember it with pleasure, and some will remem- R ber it with pain. With some sensitivity, you can tip the balance toward E pleasure for someone on the fence. X LIBRA(Sept. 23-Oct. 23). Expose yourself repeatedly to the thing that makes you uncomfortable, and you’ll find that it loses power over M you. You’ll become comfortable whether or not you want to be. O R SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). You’ll be drawn to situations in G which you have no idea what is expected of you. Most people avoid A that kind of thing, but you get a charge from the challenge of the un- N known.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). It is vigilant of you to guess at the motives of others, but take a break from this now, as it’s likely a waste of time. If you want to know why a person is acting in a cer- tain way, just ask. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19).When someone makes the same P mistake repeatedly, it might not be a mistake at all. It could be a per- H sonality style that you are better off to accept and expect. A AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). Whether it’s for work or fun, get- N ting into motion is the hardest part. After that, you’re home free. The T feeling that you are moving forward is motivation enough to bring O you to the end. M PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). You have to spell things out for some people. Expecting them to know how to act or to pick up on your so- cial cues will set you up for disappointment. Sure, it’s more work, but it just happens that way sometimes.

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42 • Friday November 29, 2013 The Barbados Advocate Eminem ousts Lady Gaga to reclaim top spot on Billboard 200 chart LOS ANGELES – Punch at No. 2 with “The box office with $307 mil- rounded out the top 10. Rapper Eminem Wrong Side of Heaven lion last week. On the digital songs climbed back to No. 1 and the Righteous Side Rock band Daughtry chart, which measures on the Billboard 200 of Hell Vol. 2”. came in at No. 6 with song downloads, album chart on The soundtrack from “Baptized”, rapper Yo Eminem’s “The Monster” Wednesday after oust- the latest “Hunger Gotti notched No. 7 with featuring Rihanna kept ing last week’s chart- Games” film, “Catching his latest record “I Am” its reign at No. 1 with topper Lady Gaga. Fire”, featuring songs and the 25th anniver- 241 000 downloads. New Eminem’s “The by Coldplay, Lorde and sary edition of the Zealand singer Lorde’s Marshall Mathers LP 2” Christina Aguilera, “Cities 97 Sampler” com- “Royals” climbed one reclaimed the top spot landed at No. 5. The film pilation, featuring alter- spot to No. 2 and on the weekly album starring Oscar-winner native rock artists such OneRepublic’s “Counting chart with sales of Jennifer Lawrence, as Capital Cities, Fun. Stars” fell one spot to 120 000, according to stormed the worldwide and Matchbox Twenty, No. 3. figures from Nielsen SoundScan. The record had de- buted at No. 1 following Actors Ashton Kutcher, its release on November 5 with sales of 792 000 copies, the second- Demi Moore finalise divorce largest opening week LOS ANGELES – Actors the top-earning women Moore began dating this year behind Justin Ashton Kutcher and in Hollywood during the Kutcher a few years after Timberlake’s “The 20/20 Demi Moore have fi- 1990s. her split from actor-hus- Experience”, which nalised their divorce two Kutcher, the star of band Bruce Willis, when opened with 968 000 years after separating, CBS television comedy Kutcher was a young copies in March. bringing official closure “Two and a Half Men”, star on the TV sitcom Lady Gaga’s latest ef- for one of Hollywood’s filed for divorce from “That ‘70s Show”. fort “ARTPOP” debuted most prominent couples. Moore in December 2012 The relationship at No. 1 last week with The end to the eight- after more than a year of became tabloid fodder 258 000 copies, but sales year marriage was made separation. He cited ir- because of their 16-year dropped by 82 per cent final on Tuesday in Los reconcilable differences age gap, and the couple in its second week, as Angeles Superior Court, with the “G.I. Jane” star. married in September the record fell to No. 8 in with both actors agreeing The 35-year-old film 2005 in Los Angeles. the chart with 46 000 not to pay spousal sup- and TV star has been the Moore and Kutcher units sold. port. highest-paid actor on tel- separated in November Five new debuts en- In March, Moore, 51, evision for the last two 2011 after six years of tered the top 10 of the had asked the court to years, earning an esti- marriage, after a San Billboard 200 this week, grant her financial sup- mated $24 million annu- Diego woman said she led by heavy metal rock- port from Kutcher, an ally, according to Forbes had a brief affair with ers Five Finger Death unusual move for one of magazine. Kutcher. Bridge

The Barbados Advocate Friday November 29, 2013 • 43 SPORTSSPORTS Eden Lodge Sunil Narine added to Windies Test squad for NZ ST. JOHN’S, Antigua – through to semis The West Indies Cricket Board yesterday an- THE semi-final Skeene posted a score of with 25 runs, while Ludat nounced that off-spinner matchups have been 78 all out, with Jarad also turned in a good all- Sunil Narine has been decided in the Alleyne top-scoring with round performance with added to the West Indies National Sports 16 points. Mica Nurse 17 runs with the bat. squad for the three Tests Council’s (NSC) made 15 and Micah Sadio Osbourne was un- against New Zealand to Guardian General Stuart 11. Leading the defeated on 10. be played next month. Insurance Herman bowling attack for Eden Hilda Skeene’s Nurse Narine has played Griffith Primary Lodge was Donte Ludat was the pick of their five Tests, including Schools’ Cricket with four wickets for 18 bowlers with 3/21, while two against the New Competition. runs and Shakquir Parris Stuart finished with 2/27. Zealanders. In the final quarter-final picked up 2/16. On Monday,Eden Lodge Meanwhile, Shane game, Eden Lodge de- In reply, Eden Lodge will come up against Shillingford and Marlon feated Hilda Skeene by reached the target of 82 St. Christopher in the Samuels are headed to four wickets at Friendship for the loss of six wickets. semi-finals at Friendship, Perth, Australia with yesterday. Parris returned with the while Bayley’s will play West Indies Head Coach Batting first, Hilda bat to lead the scoring Wesley Hall at Dover. Ottis Gibson for inde- pendent testing after both players were reported for suspected illegal bowling actions during the second Test against India earlier this month. Concerns were raised by match officials about Samuels’ faster ball and Shillingford’s doosra. Both are eligible to play in the first Test, starting in Dunedin on Tuesday, as they are cleared to play Off-spinner, Sunil Narine. until the independent testing results have been submitted to the sport’s world governing body,the Schedule of matches ICC. (All times are local; East Caribbean minus 17 hours, Jamaica minus 18 hours) Samuels, Shillingford DECEMBER and Gibson are expected Tue 3 to Sat 7: 1st Test – University Oval, Dunedin (10:30 a.m. daily) to rejoin the squad at the Wed 11 to Sun 15: 2nd Test – Basin Reserve, Wellington (10:30 a.m. daily) Thu 19 to Mon 23: 3rd Test – Seddon Park, Hamilton (10:30 a.m. daily) weekend. Thu 26: 1st One-day International – Eden Park, Auckland (2 p.m.) Kraigg Brathwaite, who Sun 29: 2nd One-day International – McLean Park, Napier (2 p.m.) was named in the Windies JANUARY Test squad as replace- Wed 1: 3rd One-day International – Queenstown Events Centre (11 a.m.) ment for the injured Chris Sat 4: 4th One-day International – Saxton Oval, Nelson (11 a.m.) Gayle, is awaiting the pro- Wed 8: 5th One-day International – Seddon Park (2 p.m.) Sat 11: 1st Twenty20 International – Eden Park (7 p.m.) cessing of a New Zealand Wed 15: 2nd Twenty20 International – Westpac Stadium, Wellington (7 p.m.) visa and an Australian transit visa before depart- Sammy (Captain), Darren Bravo, Shivnarine ing the Caribbean. Denesh Ramdin (Vice Chanderpaul, Sheldon Secretary General of the Barbados Wushu Tai Chi Federation, Leibert Mapp (left) Captain), Tino Best, Cottrell, Narsingh with Yu Zaiqing, President of the International Wushu Federation. SQUAD: Darren Kraigg Brathwaite, Deonarine, Kirk Edwards, Shannon Gabriel, Sunil Narine, Veerasammy Permaul, Local representatives back from Wushu Congress Kieron Powell, Marlon Samuels, Shane A THREE-MAN delega- Conventions that were was organised by the ganising committee in changes. Shillingford, Chadwick tion from the Barbados chaired by President Yu International Wushu aiding Wushu in becom- During 2014, the Walton. Wushu Tai Chi Federation Zaiqing and President Federation, which is ing an Official Olympic Barbados Wushu Tai Chi returned home recently Anthony Goh respectively. headquartered in Beijing, Sport. Federation (BWTF) will TEAM MANAGE- from the 12th World The highlight of the the People’s Republic The Barbados Wushu be participating in the MENT UNIT: Ottis Wushu Championships visit was when a video of China. The Tai Chi Federation will be following events: the Gibson (Head Coach), and Congress, which was of Barbados Wushu was Championship showcases hosting a Wushu Delegate 5th Junior Wushu Richie Richardson (Team held in Kuala Lumpur, shown to the 5 000 guests some of the top Wushu from China to chair Championships (March Operations Manager), Malaysia. that had gathered for the athletes in the world the Caribbean Wushu 26-April 2, 2014 Antalya, Andre Coley (Assistant Barbados was rep- dinner and awards cere- in Taolu (routines) and Conference early next Turkey), the Nanjing Coach), Stuart Williams resented by President mony. Sanshou (sparring). year. This conference 2014 Youth Wushu (Assistant Coach), C.J. Rollins Alleyne, Secretary Over 80 countries from Attending the champi- will seek to revive the Championships (August, Clark (Physiotherapist), General Leibert Mapp across the globe attended onship gave the Barbados now dormant Caribbean 2014 Nanjing, China), Hector Martinez Charles and Secretary Michelle the opening gala, show- delegation an opportunity Wushu Federation. Also, the 10th Pan American (Strength & Conditioning Gibson. The trio attended casing the International to witness the standard of the Federation will be Wushu Federation Co-ordinator), Richard and participated in the Olympic Committee Wushu organising and working closely with Championships in Costa Berridge (Video & 12th World Wushu recognised sport of Taolu (routines) and the Brazilian Wushu Rico (October, 2014) Statistical Analyst),Virgil Congress of the Interna- Wushu, while 700 ath- Sanshou (sparring) per- Federation to assist with and the 1st World Browne (Massage tional Wushu Federation letes participated in the formances. The delegates the development of the Taijiquan Champion- Therapist), Adriel and the Pan American Championships. had the opportunity as sport in the region ships (November, 2014 “Woody” Richard (Media Wushu Federation This biannual event well to be part of the or- through technical ex- Chengdu, China). Relations Manager).

44 • Friday November 29, 2013 The Barbados Advocate Combermere thrashes St. Michael Frederick Smith in U-13 through to cricket competition inter-parish NICHOLLS Baking wicket win over St. George Alexandra defeated Zachary Nicholls 3-4. Combermere bounced Secondary School at Deighton Griffith by six A five-wicket haul from back from its first Constant. St. George was wickets at Kingsland. Decarai Taylor led Global round loss to inflict an dismissed for 85 all out Deighton Griffith made Tuition Harrison College cricket semis 108-run defeat on after batting first with 106-6 in 28 overs while to an 18-run win over Frederick Smith Daquan Lovell taking 3- Alexandra replied with Lester Vaughan ST.MICHAEL Merchants an unbeaten 74 to lead his Secondary in the sec- 13 and Jamal Burke 2-7.A 107-4 in 19.4 overs. Secondary at Cane became the first team team to 166-3 in 20 overs, ond round of matches good innings of 43 from Dashawn Toppin led Garden. Harrison College through to the semi-finals after winning the toss and in the Barbados Nico Reifer led Queen’s Alexandra with 46 not out made 91 all out in 26 of the UWI C.O. Williams batting first. Brooks’ Cricket Association College to 86-1 in 15.2 and he also took two wick- overs, but easily defended Inter-Parish Twenty20 whirlwind half-century Republic Bank Under- overs. ets. the meagre total as Taylor Competition after com- came off just 43 balls 13 Limited Overs Princess Margaret de- Milo Lodge thrashed took 5-23 and Julian Forde pleting an 11-run victory while Shane Dowrich Championship. feated Grantley Adams by Parkinson Memorial by 3-25. over St. John Crusaders scored 37. Seth Agard made 66 and five wickets at Six Roads. 101 runs at the Pine. KFC Ellerslie defeated on Wednesday night. Christ Church Dolphins Kastun Stoute 38 as Grantley Adams scored Lodge, led by an unbeaten Graydon Sealy by six- St. Michael won the toss was then restricted to 138- Combermere amassed 123-7 in 30 overs with half century from wickets at St. Stephen’s and made 138-5 in its 20 7 in its 20 overs with 174-6 in 27 overs over at Jaquan Marshall leading Shemwyne Harris made Hill. Graydon Sealy was overs after opting to bat Ravendra Persaud taking Waterford ‘A’. Frederick the way with 38 while 138-4 in 30 overs. Harris dismissed for 91 all out in first. Jameel Stuart 36 off 3017 and Andre Marshall Smith was then bowled Rachad Oneal took 2-9 scored an even 50 while 30.2 overs with Shamar 24 deliveries, inclusive of 2 2-26. Roston Chase scored out for 66 in 22 overs with and Donnel Sylvester 2- Jonathan Griffith scored Persaud taking 3-6. sixes and a solitary bound- 45 and Kyle Hope 36. Indal Persaud taking 7-12 23. An unbeaten 82 from 25. Parkinson was dis- Ellerslie replied with 95-4 ary. Craig St. Hill scored UWI Blackbirds deliv- and Dario Williams 2-34. Naje Bishop led Princess missed for 37 all out in in 19.5 overs with Tamani 30 while Omar Marshall ered a crushing 84-run de- Queen’s College Margaret to 127-5 in 28 21.1 overs with Jonathan Best leading the way with ended not out on 24. feat on St. Philip Sharks recorded an easy nine- overs. Dowrich taking 4-9 and 27. (PG) In reply, Shayne last Friday night. Moseley struck 43 runs in UWI made 197-4 in its vain as St. John was then 20 overs after being sent restricted to 127-9 in 20 in to bat by St. Philip. England set for more ‘chatter’ overs. Moseley’s knock Akeem Dewar hit a came off 42 deliveries and boundary studded 79 not included three sixes and out while Kavem Hodge two boundaries, while scored 52 not out in just 30 in Alice Springs Justin Brathwaite scored deliveries. St. Philip was 29. then dismissed for 113 all MELBOURNE – If first test at the Gabba in that’s the way we go good” at sledging, no mat- St. James Settlers out with Dewar taking 4- England think their two- Brisbane. about it.” ter the grade of cricket. recorded a 28-run win 7 and Hodge 4-28. day tour match in Alice Beer said his team Beer, who made his “I think Mike Hussey over Christ Church Renaldo Brathwaite made Springs against a would also try to land a test debut in a crushing used the example, Dolphins on Tuesday 44 off 34 balls for St. Philip Chairman’s XI will be a few verbal blows if it loss to England in (Anderson) called him night. St. James captain while Joffra Archer ended quiet interlude from the helped soften up the Sydney during the 2010- Dave for a couple of ses- Shamarh Brooks struck not out on 27. (PG) red-hot Ashes series, English ahead of the sec- 11 series, captained a sions to try to get Mike Michael Beer says they ond test in Adelaide next Western Australia Hussey to bite,” said are in for a surprise. week. Chairman’s XI side Beer, referring to the Two-test spinner Beer “Obviously if you’re against an England XI younger brother of for- Lyon awaits will captain a team of playing against a cricket earlier this month in a mer Australia test bats- callow youths and bat- side and there’s any way three-day match that man Mike Hussey. tlers grafting on the you think to make them ended up a draw. “I don’t think it will be England comeback fringes of their states uncomfortable, you’ll do Beer said England too hostile. There will a against England for the it,” Beer told reporters on pace bowler James little bit of chat. match starting today. Thursday. Anderson, who was in- “My view is what goes in Ashes Australia were accused “In Australia people volved in a verbal alter- on out there stays out of taking the sledging too say stuff. That’s the way cation with Australia there.” SYDNEY – Australian around. We’re not expect- far in their emphatic we play cricket. captain Michael Clarke The second test starts spinner Nathan Lyon is ing anyone to roll over.We 381-run victory in the “It’s aggressive and at the Gabba, was “pretty in Adelaide on Dec. 5. expecting England to know the quality of the bounce back from their England cricket side. first Test mauling in “We’re going to have to Adelaide next week and stand up... and start that Pakistan win first ODI series warned yesterday that ag- fight again.That’s the way gressive tactics will again Australia play their best be needed. cricket. We know where England were left the line is and we don’t against South Africa bruised and battered by step over it.We’re going to their 381-run Ashes ham- continue to play aggres- PAKISTAN won a bilat- The visitors were sent the visiting batsmen. the South African bats- mering in Brisbane, a Test sive, hard cricket.” eral one-day interna- into bat in South Africa’s South Africa looked to men could not get off the in which Australia The new drop-in wicket tional series against 500th ODI match and have paced their chase square. ramped up the sledging to at Adelaide Oval has South Africa for the first amassed a sizeable 262 well. Captain AB de The home side needed try to get a psychological proven difficult for time when they claimed a all out on the back of Villiers smashed a whirl- a six off the last ball but advantage. bowlers so far in the cur- one-run victory in a Shehzad’s ton and a pair wind 74 from 45 balls and Khan’s legside delivery Lyon said England will rent domestic Sheffield thrilling finale in Port of 42s from Sohaib opener Hashim Amla fell flicked the pads of David be fired up for revenge in Shield season, and of Elizabeth on Wednesday. Maqsood and Umar two runs short of his cen- Miller and raced to the the second Test starting on biggest concern to Pakistan now lead the Akmal. tury in the last ball of the fine leg boundary for a December 5 and Australia Australia will be manag- three-match series 2-0 Dale Steyn continued penultimate over. four as South Africa cannot afford to relax. ing their in-form pace at- with one to play,their vic- his excellent recent form But needing nine off the ended their innings on "It’s England and it’s a tack. tory set up by a superb with the ball to record ca- final over to win with five 261 for six. Test match, they’re going Lyon said he expected 102 from Ahmed Shehzad reer-best figures of six for wickets remaining, the The third and final one- to bounce back, we know selectors to again go into in a match reduced to 45 39, a lone hand in a impressive Junaid Khan day international will be that,” he told reporters. the match with just one overs per side after early Proteas attack that oth- (three for 42) bowled a played in Pretoria on “Test match cricket is specialist spinner – him- rain. erwise battled to contain number of yorkers that Saturday. the hardest format going self.

The Barbados Advocate Friday November 29, 2013 • 45 Vick shows leadership skills on and off field PHILADELPHIA – are going through in this serving 18 months in fed- the team leader.He’s been Michael Vick finishes world, things they can’t eral prison for his role in a the guy team-mates look practice and is eager to control, how I’d want dogfighting operation, to for advice, encourage- get home to celebrate someone to be there for Vick became an advocate ment and inspiration his daughter London’s them and try to put a for animal rights. since his arrival as the No. sixth birthday.First, he smile on their face. He’s He introduced a bill 3 quarterback in 2009. takes time to put smiles smiling right now and I with the Humane Society Vick takes that role se- on many other chil- was able to do that. It - The Animal Spectator riously, and he’s handled dren’s faces. makes it all worth it.” Prohibition Act - that the situation with Foles It’s two days before the After spending about an would make it a felony to professionally. Foles has Philadelphia Eagles host hour with Justin, Vick bring a child to an animal played so well that even the Dallas Cowboys in a wasn’t done. Next came a fight. He also produced Vick said it wouldn’t be first-half showdown for visit to The Children’s public service announce- fair to take him out of the first place in the NFC Hospital of Philadelphia. ments for the Humane lineup. Foles is 4-1 in his East. Vick isn’t going to Vick posed for pictures, Society. five starts, and the Eagles play because of an injured signed autographs and None of his work is (6-5) are tied for first place hamstring. That’s disap- spoke to children with court-ordered, a common with Dallas going into pointing news for one of various ailments. misconception. Vick does Sunday’s game against his biggest fans, 7-year-old "It’s hard to see children it because he wants to. Arizona (7-4). Justin Perales. going through that,” Vick “I never was obligated “Mike is a great team- But this courageous said.“I just wanted to stop to do anything with the mate, great leader,” Kelly child who overcame brain by and hang out with Humane Society,” Vick said. surgery and a ruptured them.” said. “It was something Foles admired Vick long aneurysm was in for a spe- Four years after his re- that was in my heart com- before they became team- cial surprise on a beautiful lease from prison, Vick is ing out of prison. It was mates. Their relationship Friday afternoon in one of the NFL’s most ac- the right thing to do. I has grown strong despite October. tive players involved in wanted to rehabilitate competing for the same Perales and his father, charities. He created the myself and my way of job. Eddie, were invited to the Team Vick Foundation to thinking and my situa- “The best thing about Vick spending time with disabled boy Eagles’ practice facility. support the power of a sec- tion. I wanted to make Mike is he’s a great team Justin, recovering well ond chance by partnering amends in that depart- player,” Foles said. “He’s it’s a time when compo- this, it’s been great for me after being in an induced with charities that pro- ment.” been nothing but helpful sure’s an issue, we’ll just to look up to an older guy coma for five weeks, was vide hope to at-risk youth; Though he’s no longer toward me throughout sit there and talk. And and see how he’s handled waiting in a wheelchair in the incarcerated, addicted the starting quarterback everything, whether it’s that’s what’s special about this whole situation.” the lobby when his or impoverished; and ani- - coach Chip Kelly offi- me on the sidelines and Mike, he’s a good person. Vick also hopes to influ- favourite player arrived. mal welfare. cially gave Nick Foles the him maybe telling me Just to see him being a ence his team-mates off The boy’s eyes lit up In July, Vick met with title on Tuesday - Vick is what he sees out there. If team player throughout the field. when Vick walked in and U.S. Congressman John gave him a fist-pump. Lewis in Washington to That was just the begin- promote Team Freedom ning. Outreach, a charity that Two dead in Brazil World Cup Vick served as Justin’s mentors children in youth personal tour guide detention centers. around the building. The “I want to inspire young four-time Pro Bowl quar- kids to dream and give stadium accident terback wheeled the boy them a sense of hope for into the weight room, in- their situation,”Vick said. SAO Paulo – Two work- istry of sport. Cup in Qatar, later said next July 13. troduced him to team- Vick received the key to ers were killed “I’m deeply saddened by safety standards for The reported $11 billion mates, took him on the the city from the mayor of Wednesday when a crane the tragic death of work- workers were “a top prior- cost of staging the event practice field and finished Atlantic City last year for collapsed at a stadium set ers @Corinthians arena ity.” has aroused public with a trip to the locker his support following to host next year’s World today,” Blatter said on Arena Corinthians is protests. room. After posing for pic- Hurricane Sandy. He do- Cup opener, raising fresh Twitter. “Our heartfealt one of 12 World Cup ven- One site worker, Jose tures at his locker, Vick nated $200 000 to create a doubts about Brazil’s abil- condolences are with the ues planned for the tour- Mario da Silva, 48, told handed Justin a pair of football field for at-risk ity to finish work for the families.” nament, for which Brazil the G1 news portal the ac- tickets for the game youth in a North tournament on schedule. Work on the site has has been struggling to cident happened as most against the Cowboys and Philadelphia neighbour- Andres Sanchez, opera- been suspended for three overhaul its creaking in- workers were having a also gave him an auto- hood. He visits schools, tions director at the days of mourning until frastructure. lunch break. graphed football. prisons and reaches out to Arena Corinthians site, next Monday, after which In addition to the open- “I had walked under- “I love kids,” Vick said. help wherever he can. said the workers, aged 44 30 percent of the site will ing of the Cup, the sta- neath this structure to go “I’ll always think if one of There’s also his work and 42, were crushed to be closed to assist the in- dium will host five other and have lunch. If it had my own was going with the Humane Society death when a crane hoist- vestigation. games, including the happened at a different through what some kids of the United States.After ing a 500-ton metallic Jair Paca de Lima, the semi-final, while the final moment, many more peo- piece to the top of the roof civil defense co-ordinator, will be played in Rio’s ple could have died -- I collapsed. said the accident might iconic Maracana stadium could have died myself.” He said the cause of the have been caused by “an Portugal moves accident was not yet error in the operation of known but was under in- the crane or by the weight vestigation. of the structure which He insisted that the was being lifted.” up to 5th in overall structure was not But construction giant affected. Odebrecht, which is in The accident came charge of the project, said amid a scramble to meet a the crane was operated FIFA rankings December 31 set by foot- properly. ball’s governing body “The crane is capable of ZURICH – Portugal has dropped one to FIFA to complete work at lifting three times the moved up to fifth in the No. 14. the venue. weight” of the structure, monthly FIFA rankings Spain leads an un- A third worker was said Frederico Barbosa, after Cristiano Ronaldo's changed top four ahead rushed to hospital with the operations manager goals helped the country of Germany, Argentina injuries after the acci- at the site. beat Sweden in the and Colombia. After dent, which brought a FIFA, which has faced World Cup playoffs. Portugal, it's Uruguay at shocked response from recent scrutiny over Portugal jumped nine No. 6 followed by Italy, FIFA president Sepp worker conditions at places in the standings, Switzerland, Blatter and condolences under-construction ven- while the United States Netherlands and Brazil. from the Brazilian min- ues for the 2022 World 46 • Friday November 29, 2013 The Barbados Advocate

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The Barbados Advocate Friday November 29, 2013 • 47 Zlatan: I don’t Age-defying Giggs still going need Ballon strong at 40 LONDON – With a mas- 88th minute. terful performance at “I’ve run out of things to d’Or to know Bayer Leverkusen on say about Ryan,” said Wednesday, Ryan Giggs United striker Wayne demonstrated that he re- Rooney. “Actually, during I’m the best mains an integral player the game, the Bayer cen- for Manchester United de- tre-half was asking how he PARIS, - Cristiano the award, won three spite the arrival on Friday is still playing at that age.” Ronaldo or Franck times in a row by of his 40th birthday. Alex Ferguson may have Ribery can have the Barcelona’s Lionel Messi, Having impressed as a stepped down as manager Ballon d’Or, Zlatan until Ronaldo garnered substitute in United’s 2-2 after 26 and a half long, Ibrahimovic does not some late support for his draw at Cardiff City,Giggs glorious years and United need it. performances with was restored to the start- may have fallen off the The Swedish striker has Portugal. ing line-up at the pace in the Premier been in superb form this “I don’t need the Ballon BayArena and orches- League under his succes- year for Paris St Germain, d’Or to know I’m the best,” trated a 5-0 win that sent sor, David Moyes, but the scoring eight goals in this Ibrahimovic, who played a his side swaggering into ageless Giggs bounds on Ryan Giggs season’s Champions key role in PSG’s Ligue 1 the Champions League regardless. League - as many as Real title triumph last season, last 16. “People mention his age, from Everton, while he re- had brought retirement Madrid’s Ronaldo - to help told reporters on Belying his advancing but all you should talk cently opened a London into sharper focus, he said: the French side ease into Wednesday. “It matters years, the Welshman dic- about is his football abil- restaurant with former “I’ve never been guided re- the last 16. more to some players.” tated the pace of the game ity,” says Moyes. team-mate Gary Neville. ally by the age. The Portugal forward, Ibrahimovic scored his throughout and capped “He is an unbelievable However, although his “It’s just about how I however, has emerged as 39th Champions League his display with an intelli- footballer, and you could current United contract is felt, if I’m contributing, if favourite for the FIFA- goal on Wednesday as PSG gent lofted pass that en- say he is getting better.He due to expire in June, he I’m still getting picked, Ballon d’Or award after won their group with a abled Nani to score the is a wonderful player and says he has had no still enjoying it. netting a hat-trick for his game to spare by beating visitors’ fifth goal in the I am really fortunate to be thoughts about turning “I could probably con- country in a 3-2 defeat of Olympiakos 2-1 at the 88th minute. working with him.” the page on his playing ca- tribute a little bit more, Sweden in last week’s Parc des Princes. Belying his advancing Giggs is starting to cast reer. but hopefully that will World Cup playoff second No Swede has ever won years, the Welshman dic- an eye towards the future, Asked by Neville during come as the season goes leg, qualifying his country the Ballon d’Or or the tated the pace of the game having been enrolled on a recent television inter- on. But no, just because for the 2014 finals. 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48 • Friday November 29, 2013 The Barbados Advocate Penguins rally past Maple Leafs in shoot-out Dragic, PITTSBURGH – The Pittsburgh Penguins Suns end spent the first 25 minutes against the Toronto Maple Leafs showcasing all of Blazers’ 11 their flaws, from defensive breakdowns to spotty goaltending to questionable game streak decision-making. Then they spent the PHOENIX -- The good news next 40 providing a reminder for the Portland Trail Blazers why they remain one of the is they only face Goran Dragic most potent teams in the and the Phoenix Suns one NHL. more time. And that’s not until Evgeni Malkin picked up spring. his first two-goal game in Dragic scored 31 points, more than 18 months and Channing Frye added 25 and added the game-winner in the the Suns used their up-tempo shoot-out and Pittsburgh style to recover from a poor rallied by the stunned Maple start and beat Portland 120- Leafs 6-5 on Wednesday 106 Wednesday night and snap night. the Blazers’ 11-game winning “That game was all over the streak. place,’’ Pittsburgh coach Dan Markieff Morris scored 19 Bylsma said. and twin Marcus Morris 15 So was Bylsma’s team, for the Suns, who wiped out which fell behind 4-1 and 5-3 – a 16-point second-quarter looking comical at times in the deficit to hand the Blazers process – before getting its their first loss since November act together in the third 5 against Houston. Two of period. Portland’s three defeats Malkin and James Neal both Pittsburgh Penguins’ Evgeni Malkin (left) puts the game-winning goal behind Toronto Maple Leafs have come to the Suns, who scored in the third to tie it up, goalie Jonathan Bernier (45) to end a shoot-out during an NHL hockey game in Pittsburgh on shot 52 per cent from the field with Malkin and Sidney Wednesday. behind the speedy Dragic, Crosby beating Toronto’s who was one point shy of his Jonathan Bernier in the played heads up,’’ Bylsma said. mated defense, which lost star career-high and added ten as- shoot-out as Pittsburgh said. While the Maple Leafs fiz- Paul Martin for 4 to 6 weeks sists. narrowly avoided its third Having the third period off zled, there were no problems earlier in the day with a frac- “I’m glad we don’t have to three-game losing streak of the helped too. Toronto didn’t for the Penguins, who peppered tured leg, clamped down and play Phoenix until April,’’ said season. record a single shot over Bernier with a season-high 48 let Malkin, Crosby company go Blazers coach Terry Stotts, “Give everyone credit for the final 25 minutes of play shots. The goaltender made 43 to work. whose team is 1-2 against the sticking with it, because that and went 0 for 2 in the shoot- stops, but went just 1 for 3 in “We received the whole third Suns and 12-1 against the rest first 25 minutes is as ugly as it out. the shoot-out. period,’’ Toronto coach Randy of the league. “After we got a gets,’’ Crosby said. James van Riemsdyk scored The Penguins have won Carlyle said. lead they completely outplayed Chris Conner and Kris twice and added an assist 12 straight games against “We didn’t skate, we didn’t us. They ran, they rebounded, Letang also scored for for the Maple Leafs. Phil goaltenders making their forecheck, we didn’t establish they played an excellent game. Pittsburgh while Crosby Kessel,Tyler Bozak and Nazem first career starts against much.’’ They have played us very well added two assists to lift his Kadri also scored for Toronto, Pittsburgh. Neal’s sixth goal in his past and we will see April 4 if any- point total to a league-leading but the Maple Leafs lost It’s a streak that appeared in five games pulled Pittsburgh thing changes.’’ 33. their way after taking a big jeopardy when Bozak put the within 5-4 at 3:46 of the LaMarcus Aldridge had 24 Rookie Jeff Zatkoff stopped lead. Maple Leafs ahead 5-3 with 5 third and Malkin tied it less points and Damian Lillard 11 of 13 shots after replacing “I thought we did some seconds left in the second pe- than four minutes later scored 16 points for the ineffective starter Marc-Andre good things for parts of the riod by tapping a lazy rebound when he stood in front of the Blazers, who had also won six Fleury less than a minute into game, but obviously against by Zatkoff. crease and nudged a scram- straight on the road but the second period. a team like that you give them Instead, it proved to be the bling Bernier into the couldn’t keep up with the new- “Jeff came in and made the an inch and they’re going last sign of offence from net then tucked the puck look Suns, who moved a game stops he needed to make and to take it all,’’ van Riemsdyk Toronto. Pittsburgh’s deci- under the sprawled goaltender. over .500. The Barbados Advocate Friday November 29, 2013 • 49

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Regular Market BARBADOS STOCK REPORT Security Volume High Low Price Advance/ DECLINE SAGICOR FINANCIAL CORPORATION 36,144 $2.14 $2.14 $2.14 $0.04 November 28, 2013 CABLE AND WIRELESS (B’DOS) LTD 2,047 $3.00 $3.00 $3.40 $0.00 INSURANCE CORPORATION OF B’DOS LTD 2,015 $2.54 $2.54 $2.52 $0.00 One security advanced and three traded firm as 41,056 shares traded on the Regular Market, with a total value of $103,269.76. Sagicor NEAL AND MASSY HOLDINGS LIMITED 850 $17.25 $17.25 $17.25 $0.00 Financial Corporation was the volume leader trading 36,144 shares at $2.14 to close up four (4) cents. They were followed by Cable and Wireless (Barbados) Limited and Insurance Corporation of Barbados Limited which traded 2,047 and 2,015 shares respectively.

INDICES TODAY'S TRADING LAST TRADING CHANGES BARBADOSBARBADOS STSTOCKOCK EXCHANGEEXCHANGE November 28, 2013 November 27, 2013 Local 2,983.59 2,979.16 4.43 Cross-list 1,486.78 1,486.78 - SHARE SUMMARY INFORMATION Composite 738.15 737.31 0.84 November 28, 2013 MARKET CAPITALISATION (in millions) TODAY'S TRADING LAST TRADING CHANGES COMPANY LAST TRADE VOLUME HIGH LOW LAST CURRENT PRICE BID ASK BID ASK November 28, 2013 November 27, 2013 DATE CLOSE CLOSE CHANGE PRICE PRICE SIZE SIZE Local 8,446.63 8,434.47 12.16 Almond Resorts Inc. 01-Nov-13 - - - $0.32 $0.32 - - $0.39 - 2,000 Cross-list 2,481.31 2,481.31 - BICO Limited 11-Jul-13 - - - $1.80 $1.80 - $1.50 - 1,000 - Composite 10,927.94 10,915.78 12.16 MUTUAL FUND Banks Holdings Ltd. 22-Nov-13 - - - $2.95 $2.95 - $3.01 $3.28 2,173 1,676 November 28, 2013 Barbados Dairy Industries Ltd. 30-Oct-13 - - - $3.00 $3.00 - $1.50 $5.25 1,000 28,114 ENDED NAME OF FUND NAV OFFER BID NAV Barbados Farms Ltd. 30-Oct-13 - - - $0.82 $0.82 - $0.50 $0.83 12,000 319 CHANGE 22-Nov-13 REPUBLIC CAPITAL GROWTH FUND w 1.4192 0.0144 Republic Bank (Barbados) Limited 26-Apr-13 - - - $5.00 $5.00 - $3.00 - 2,173 - 22-Nov-13 REPUBLIC INCOME FUND -* w 1.4024 0.0013 Barbados Shipping & Trading Co. Ltd. - *+*18-Oct-10 - - - $7.58 $7.58 - - - - - 22-Nov-13 REPUBLIC PROPERTY FUND w 1.3553 -0.0004 Cable and Wireless Barbados Ltd. 28-Nov-13 2,047 $3.00 $3.00 $3.40 $3.40 $0.00 $3.00 $3.05 435 1,000 21-Nov-13 CLICO BALANCED FUND INC. w 1.232 -0.0020 22-Nov-13 FORTRESS CARIBBEAN GROWTH FUND w 4.7141 4.7141 4.7141 -0.0065 Cave Shepherd and Co. Ltd. 11-Nov-13 - - - $2.70 $2.70 - $2.00 $3.50 2,500 2,269 22-Nov-13 FORTRESS HIGH INTEREST FUND - ACC. w 1.7849 0.0001 FirstCaribbean International Bank 22-Nov-13 - - $2.98 $2.98 - - $2.60 - 3,366 22-Nov-13 FORTRESS HIGH INTEREST FUND - DIST. w 1.0028 0.0000 Fortress Caribbean Property Fund 22-Nov-13 - - - $0.10 $0.10 - $0.10 $0.16 15,000 11,167 31-Oct-13 ROYAL FIDELITY SELECT BALANCED FUND m 4.6389 4.6389 4.5461 0.0199 - Dev Fund 31-Oct-13 ROYAL FIDELITY STRATEGIC GROWTH FUND m 0.8792 0.8792 0.8616 0.0122 Fortress Caribbean Property Fund 22-Nov-13 - - - $0.40 $0.40 - $0.40 - 20,800 - 31-Oct-13 ROYAL FIDELITY PREMIUM INCOME FUND m 1.3525 1.3525 1.3255 0.0085 - Value Fund 22-Nov-13 SAGICOR GLOBAL BALANCED FUND w 2.21 -0.01 Goddard Enterprises Ltd. 20-Nov-13 - - - $6.15 $6.15 - $6.15 $6.25 2,413 312 22-Nov-13 SAGICOR SELECT GROWTH FUND w 1.24 0.00 22-Nov-13 SAGICOR PREFERRED INCOME FUND -* w 1.05 0.00 Insurance Corporation Of Barbados Ltd. 28-Nov-13 2,015 $2.54 $2.54 $2.52 $2.52 $0.00 $2.54 $2.60 5,546 31,555 * Indicates the Fund is currently ex-div Jamaica Money Market Brokers Limited 09-Sep-13 - - - $0.15 $0.15 - $0.15 $0.39 3,000 6,840 Light and Power Holdings Ltd 5.5% Pref 16-Sep-13 - - - $3.11 $3.11 - - - - - NOTES: QUOTATIONS AND NET ASSET VALUE PER SHARE ARE SUPPLIED BY THE FUND MANAGEMENT. THE OFFERING PRICE INCLUDES NET ASSET VALUE PLUS Light and Power Holdings Ltd.* 07-Oct-13 - - - $25.70 $25.70 - $19.00 $25.70 29 11,484 ENTRY COSTS. m = monthly valuation, q = quarterly valuation, w = weekly Neal And Massy Holdings Ltd. 28-Nov-13 850 $17.25 $17.25 $17.25 $17.25 $0.00 $17.25 $19.02 11,028 5,918 One Caribbean Media Limited 17-Oct-13 - - - $4.80 $4.80 - $4.86 $5.70 1,000 300 Fixed Income Sagicor Financial Corporation Pref 6.5% 16-Sep-13 - - - $2.26 $2.26 - $2.00 - 650 - Sagicor Financial Corporation 28-Nov-13 36,144 $2.14 $2.14 $2.10 $2.14 $0.04 $2.10 $2.15 59,850 36,078 Bid Ask Bid Ask Price Price Size Size The West Indies Rum Distilleries Ltd. 22-Jul-13 - - - $8.00 $8.00 - - - - - Barbados Government Debenture 6.125% 2021 $98.50 29,000 Trinidad Cement Ltd. 22-Jun-11 - - - $0.80 $0.80 - - $1.00 - 967 Barbados Government Debenture 6.875% 2023 $100.00 80,000 Barbados Government Debenture 7% 2023 $ 95.00 20,000 West India Biscuit Co. Ltd. 18-Oct-13 - - - $10.03 $10.03 - $10.02 - 100 - Barbados Government Debenture 7.25% 2026 $100.00 20,000 TOTAL SHARES BOUGHT & SOLD 41,056 Barbados Government Debenture 7.25% 2028 $100.00 10,000 Barbados Government Debenture 7.75% 2025 $106.00 10,000 * = Security is Trading X-Div Barbados Government T/Note 5.875% 2015 $101.50 45,000 Barbados Government T/Note 6% 2016 $103.00 9,000 *+* = Security is Suspended ** = Rights Issued JUNIOR MARKET NEWS

DIVIDEND DECLARATION Royal Fidelity TIGRS A Fund 21-May-12 $10.50 $10.50 Light and Power Holdings Limited - Directors have declared an interim Royal Fidelity TIGRS A1 Fund $10.00 $10.00 $9.50 205 dividend of thirteen (13) cents per share to be paid on December 9th, 2013 Royal Fidelity TIGRS A2 Fund $10.00 $10.00 to Shareholders on record at close of business on November 18th, 2013. Royal Fidelity TIGRS A3 Fund $10.00 $10.00 $9.75 50 Jamaica Money Market Brokers Limited - Directors have declared a Effective October 8th, 2012, the market price of a security listed on the board of the BSE will only change if a quantity of shares traded (in a single trade) dividend of sixteen (16) JMD cents per share to be paid on December 18th, is greater than or equal to the threshold amount (volume limit) as stated in the table below. For more information please visit the downloads section of 2013 to Shareholders on record at close of business on November 27th, our website - www.bse.com.bb 2013. SECURITY VOLUME LIMIT SECURITY VOLUME LIMIT Insurance Corporation of Barbados Limited - Directors have declared an interim dividend of seven (7) cents per share to be paid on December 11th, 2013 to Shareholders on record at close of business on December 5th, ALMOND RESORTS INCORPORATED 3,500 LIGHT & POWER HOLDINGS LIMITED 1,000 2013.

BANKS HOLDINGS LIMITED 4,000 LIGHT & POWER HOLDINGS LIMITED 5.5% Pref 100 TRADING SUSPENSION Barbados Shipping & Trading Company Limited - Pursuant to the B'DOS DAIRY INDUSTRIES LIMITED 300 SAGICOR FINANCIAL CORPORATION 6.5% Pref 7,500 application for a Certificate of Amalgamation by Barbados Shipping & Trading Company Limited, the company's shares have been suspended from B'DOS FARMS LIMITED 1,500 SAGICOR FINANCIAL CORPORATION trading. 10,000 BSE NOTICES The Barbados Stock Exchange Inc. (BSE) wishes to advise that the REPUBLIC BANK BARBADOS LIMITED 6,000 THE WEST INDIES RUM DISTILLERY LIMITED 300 Delisting Order for Barbados Shipping & Trading Company Limited (BS&T) has been received from the Financial Services Commission (FSC). The B'DOS SHIPPING & TRADING COMPANY 5,000 WEST INDIA BISCUIT COMPANY LIMITED 300 official delisting date for the issued and outstanding shares of Barbados LIMITED Shipping & Trading Company Limited will be determined after consultation BICO INDUSTRIES LIMITED 100 JAMAICA MONEY MARKET BROKERS LIMITED 10,000 with the Company. March 18, 2013. CABLE & WIRELESS (BARBADOS) 9,000 NEAL & MASSY HOLDINGS LIMITED 6,500 The Barbados Stock Exchange Inc. (BSE), in partnership with the LIMITED Canadian Society of Corporate Secretaries (CSCS) and Chartered CAVE SHEPHERD & COMPANY LIMITED 1,500 ONE CARIBBEAN MEDIA LIMITED 4,000 Secretaries Canada - the Canadian Division of the Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators (ICSA), cordially invite you to join us at our first Corporate Governance and Accountability Conference to be held on FIRSTCARIBBEAN INTERNATIONAL 10,000 TRINIDAD CEMENT LIMITED 10,000 November 21st and 22nd, 2013 at the Hilton Barbados Resort. Please visit LIMITED http://www.bse.com.bb or email [email protected] for more FORTRESS CARIBBEAN PROPERTY - 3,500 ROYAL FIDELITY TIGRS A FUND 100 details on the conference. DEV FUND

FORTRESS CARIBBEAN PROPERTY - 3,500 ROYAL FIDELITY TIGRS A1 FUND 100 VALUE FUND ROYAL FIDELITY TIGRS A2 FUND GODDARD ENTERPRISES LIMITED 3,500 100

INSURANCE CORPORATION OF 100 BARBADOS LIMITED 2,500 ROYAL FIDELITY TIGRS A3 FUND The Barbados Advocate Friday November 29, 2013 • 51

REAL ESTATE REAL ESTATE JOB SEEKERS Crystal Court,St. James 2 Bedroom 1 1/2 Bathroom I MAINTAIN PROPERTY. Condominium Unit - $2,500.00 monthly General garden/ lawn upkeep. Propagating, landscaping, Contact: grassing, spraying, mowing, Telephone (246) 432-7191 forking, weeding, model: Website: www.creis.com suburban, project, ave 1/2 acre, 5hrs, once / wk, tools are yours. FOR SALE FOR RENT 3 Bedroom with A/C /3 Bathroom Pete 263-9867 lovely home in St. Philip. LOTS Close to Bushy Park. 10 Minutes from 6 Roads Shopping Mount Standfast, St. James- Centre. NOTICES NOTICES 6128 sq ft - $250,000.00 LIQUOR LICENCE NOTICE LIQUOR LICENCE NOTICE Open Plan 35oo sq. ft. home, St Lucy fully enclosed _ acre land. CAP. 182 CAP. 182 With large pool, enclosed Building lots 4,500 sq. ft. to entertainment area established 5,300 sq. ft. gardens and electric gate NOTICES NOTICES APPLICANT Grand Cass APPLICANT Adebayo $90,000.00 to $110,000.00 Management (Barbados) Callender $ 3,200.00 per month (includes Form R Regulation 9 Lowthers, Christ Church 4,712 LIQUOR LICENCE NOTICE Limited maintenance of grounds and OCCUPATION sq,ft $125,000.00 NOTICE OF SITTING OF pool) OCCUPATION CAP. 182 LIQUOR LICENSING Fortesque, St. Philip ADDRESS Welches, Christ Call Mr. Seale at 838-5509 for AUTHORITY 5,927 sq. ft. ADDRESS ‘Ellangowan’, Church appointment to view. APPLICANT Anthony $125,000.00 Blenman (Liquor Licence Act. Cap. Strathclyde, St. Michael PREMISES Wood and wall 182) Durants, Christ Church PREMISES Sandals structure situated at Oistins 5,650 sq. ft. NOTICES OCCUPATION Proprietor Notice is hereby given that a formerly known as Casuriana Bay Gardens, Oistins, Christ $185,000.00 Church COMPANIES ACT CAP. 308 ADDRESS Tropical Breezes Sitting of the Liquor Licence at Dover, Christ Church Pilgrim Place, Christ Church Apartments, Maxwell Coast Session for District ‘B’ 11,976 sq. ft. HYDE PARK Road, Christ Church Oistins, Christ Church will be Dated this 24th day of Dated this 22nd day of $240,000.00 INVESTMENTS INC. held on Wednesday the 11th October, 2013 August, 2013 PREMISES Corner building, day of December, 2013 at Clermont, St. Michael NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN Maxwell Coast Road, Christ 10.:00hrs at District ‘B’ 10,500 sq. ft. that the Shareholders of Oistins Magistrates’ Court, Signed: L. Haynes Signed: A. Callender $315,000.00 Church opposite Fairholme HYDE PARK Gardens Oistins, Christ Church for the Applicant Applicant INVESTMENTS INC. have PROPERTIES purpose of Granting licences, by Special Resolution Dated this 16th day of Transferring Licences and Bournes Village St. George authorised and directed that October, 2013 Orders for Registration of Ground floor 2- 2 bedroom 1 the Company be dissolved Clubs under the above- This Application for a Grant This Application for a Grant bathroom apartments and liquidated voluntarily in mentioned Act. of a Hotel Licence will be of a Restaurant Licence First floor 1- 2 bedroom 1 accordance with the Signed: A. Blenman considered at a Licensing will be considered at a bathroom apartment 3,191 sq. provisions of Section 366 of Dated 22nd day of Court to be held at Licensing Court to be held at ft $471,000.00 Applicant the Act. December 2013 at Magistrates ‘ Courts District Magistrates ‘ Courts District Magistrates’ Court District ‘B’ “B” Oistins on the 11th day “B” Oistins on the 11th day Bushy Park, St. Philip Dated this 26th day of 3 Bedrooms 2 Bathroom This Application for a Grant Oistins, Christ Church. of December, 2013 at 10.00 of December, 2013 at 10.00 November, 2013. Newly construction house - of a Retail Licence will be o’ clock a.m. o’ clock a.m. 5,131 sq.ft $425,000.00 considered at a Licensing S. Jones Jacqueline Inniss per Sherry-Ann Jones BAYSHORE DIRECTORS Court to be held at One and Two Bedroom Magistrates ‘ Courts District Clerk to the Licensing Apartments - Boarded Hall, INC. Authority S. Jones Director “B” Oistins on the 11th day S. Jones Green, St. George - Prices from Clerk to Licensing $228,800.00 - $461,900.00 of December, 2013 at 10.00 Clerk to Licensing o’ clock a.m. NB: All Applications should Authority Authority Appleby Gardens, St. James reach this Office at least 3 Bedroom 2 1/2 Bathroom LIQUOR LICENCE NOTICE twenty one (21) days LIQUOR LICENCE NOTICE LIQUOR LICENCE NOTICE house - 8,333 sq.ft $755,000.00 S. Jones before the above- CAP. 182 Clerk to Licensing mentionedd date of Sitting. CAP. 182 CAP. 182 Casuarina Estate, St. Philip Authority 6,385 sq. ft. APPLICANT Caroline LIQUOR LICENCE NOTICE APPLICANT Mr. Hugh APPLICANT Nicholas $525,000.00 Callender LIQUOR LICENCE NOTICE (Cap. 182) Waithe Keizer

Pilgrim Place, Christ Church OCCUPATION Proprietor 6 Bedroom, 4 bathroom building OCCUPATION (Cap. 182) OCCUPATION Proprietor on 3 floors 18,932 sq. ft. APPLICANT Richard Eames $715,000.00 ADDRESS St. Christopher, APPLICANT: Dereck Carter ADDRESS Lower Carter’s ADDRESS Kendall Hill, Christ Church OCCUPATION Managing Gap, Enterprise, Christ Christ Church Maxwell, Christ Church OCCUPATION: Director Church 2 Storey - Apartment Building PREMISES Board and PREMISES Red and green 4 Apartments and 1 Townhouse - galvanise structure situated ADDRESS: Arthur Seat, St. ADDRESS Trents Building, PREMISES Wood and wall kiosk directly opposite yellow 8,942 sq.ft $1.3 Million at St. Christopher, Christ Thomas Holetown, St. James structure with galvanized roof church in Kendall Hill, Christ situated at Lower Carter’s CONDOMINIUM Church Church PREMISES: Wood structure PREMISES The Galley, Gap, Christ Church Flamboyant Avenue, Sunset Dated this 12th day of situated at Arthur Seat, St. Battaleys Mews, 1st Avenue, Dated this 15th day of Crest, St. James One Bedroom- November, 2013 Thomas Mullins Terrace, St. Peter Dated this 15th day of November, 2013 One Bathroom $300,000.00 October, 2013 Dated this 20th day of Dated this 19th day of APARTMENTS Signed: Caroline Callender November, 2013 November 2013 Signed: N. Keizer Applicant Signed: H. Waithe Applicant 2 apts at Sea grape Drive, St. Applicant Philip $1600.00 bds for downstairs apt and $1500.00 bds This Application for a Grant Signed: Dereck Carter Signed. R. Eames for the 1st floor apt. of a Retail Licence will be Applicant. Applicant. This Application for a Grant considered at a Licensing This Application for a Grant of a Retail Licence will be Executive Townhouse:- Court to be held at Application for a grant of a of a Retail Licence will be considered at a Licensing Clermont Green, St. Michael - Magistrates ‘ Courts District Retail Licence will be This Application for a Grant considered at a Licensing Court to be held at $2300 a month- Has a swimming “B” Oistins on the 11th day considered at a Licensing of a Retail Licence will be Court to be held at Magistrates ‘ Courts District pool. of December, 2013 at 10.00 Court to be held at considered at a Licensing Magistrates ‘ Courts District “B” Oistins on the 11th day “B” Oistins on the 11th day Inchcape Terrace, St.Philip - o’ clock a.m. Magistrates Courts District Court to be held at of December, 2013 at 10.00 Two Bedroom- One Bathroom - ‘D’ Oistins on Wednesday Magistrates’ Courts Dist. ‘E’ of December, 2013 at 10.00 o’ clock a.m. Unfurnished - $1150 a month - S. Jones the 11th day of December, on Friday the 13th day of o’ clock a.m. includes water. Clerk to Licensing 2013 at 9 ‘o’ clock a.m. December 2013 at 9 o’ clock Authority a.m. Chancery Lane Ch Ch $1050 a R. Trotman (Mrs) S. Jones S. Jones month Clerk to the Licensing J. Boyce Clerk to Licensing Clerk to Licensing Authority. Clerk to Licensing Authority. Authority Authority

52 • Friday November 29, 2013 The Barbados Advocate Hot Scott seeks to finish tour Down Under in style SYDNEY – World Masters titles in successive Melbourne last week, “At the end of last week I who has had a barren year season.” number two Adam weeks before a third place which all but dashed his was tired and I was tired blighted by legal troubles Both Scott and McIlroy Scott’s victory lap of his finish at the World Cup on hopes of winning the World the last couple of days but and problems with his will face stiff competition home nation draws to a Sunday. Cup, Scott has played I rested,” added Scott, who swing. at Royal Sydney from close this weekend, with Amid the grind of impeccable golf on home won the 2009 Australian The two-time major Jason Day, who won the the US Masters training, playing, media soil but will be asked for Open. champion,whose game has World Cup’s individual champion bidding to appearances and sponsor one more special effort at “That’s how you have to suffered since switching trophy by two strokes on win the Australian events, Scott has enjoyed Royal Sydney to clinch the balance a schedule when sponsorship and Sunday and drove Open for a clean sweep showing off his green jacket ‘triple crown’ Down Under. you’re playing a little more equipment to Nike, Australia to victory in the of the country’s three to fans and given a huge Compatriot Robert than usual and I kind of finished joint fifth at tournament’s team marquee tournaments. boost to the embattled local Allenby is the only player had that in mind, knowing Dubai’s DP World Tour component with Scott. Australia’s first winner tour which has been to win the Masters, PGA that I was playing four Championship and said his Day’s emotional win at at Augusta, Scott has devoured by the US Tour’s and Open treble in one weeks. I’ve taken the days game was in the best shape Royal Melbourne was his battled exhaustion in a new wraparound schedule. season,but Scott joked that off where I can in the it had been all year. first in Australia and came frenetic four-week swing Barring a terrible the 42-year-old had not schedule. “I’ve said for the last after he considered pulling Down Under,where he has quintuple-bogey in his passed on any tips from his “So today I feel good,kind couple of months I just out of the tournament won the national PGA and opening round at Royal 2005 triumphs. of energised to get in. It’s wanted to try and finish when he learned that eight “I caught up with Rob the Australian Open; it’s this season strongly and of his relatives were killed last night at the function the last week of the year get some momentum to go by Typhoon Haiyan in the BARBADOS and asked for some advice for me,I want to finish big.” in 2014,” the Northern Philippines. APPLICATION NO: 2013000185 on how to go about it, but Scott, who edged world Irishman said. World number 11 Day he didn’t offer any up,” he number seven Matt “This would be the will be grouped with Scott NOTICE told reporters on Kuchar to win the perfect place to get that and world number 43 LAND (TITLE DEEDS RESTORATION) ACT CAP 229C Wednesday. Australian Masters, will first win of the year and American Kevin SECTION (3) “I’m left to my own vie with former world give me a sort of Streelman for the opening devices this week. number one Rory McIlroy, springboard into the next two rounds. IN THE MATTER of the Restoration of Title Deeds to ALL THAT land situate at Vineyard Tenantry in the parish of Saint Philip and Island of Barbados containing by admeasurement One thousand and sixty-six point eight three (1,066.83) square metres be the same more or less.

RESTORATION OF TITLE DEEDS DESTROYED BY DISASTER OR OTHERWISE, OR LOST OR STOLEN TAKE NOTICE that an Application has been made to the Registrar of Titles by Vernon St. Clair Jordan of 5 Vineyard Tenantry in the parish of Saint Philip and Island of Barbados for the Restoration of the Title Deed to land at Lot 5 Vineyard Tenantry in the parish of Saint Philip in this Island (more particularly described in the Schedule hereto) on the grounds that the original Title Deed to the land has been lost. ALSO TAKE NOTICE that unless notification is received at the Land Registry, Warrens Office Complex, Warrens, Saint Michael in this Island by the 3rd day of December 2013 that the original Title Deed to the land has not been so lost or is being lawfully held by some other per- son, the Registrar of Titles shall immediately proceed to determine the said Application according to law.

Dated this 4th day of November 2013. Elzo Gittens Attorney-at-Law for the Applicant SCHEDULE Australia's Adam Scott plays a shot during the final round of the World Cup of Golf at The Royal Melbourne Golf Club in Melbourne November 24, 2013. ALL THAT land (being part of a larger area of 52,815.48 square metres on key plan of Vineyard Tenantry situate in the parish of St. Philip in this Island of Barbados certified on the 24th day of March 1987 by Harold A. Went, Land Madsen leads at Alfred Dunhill Surveyor and recorded in the Lands and Surveys Department on the 7th day of July 1987 hereinafter MALELANE,South Africa four-way tie for fourth said. “I really believe I am then double-bogeyed the referred to as the said Key Plan) being Lot 5 thereon – Morten Orum Madsen after a 68, while American going to hit good shots on par-4 first. containing by admeasurement 1,066.83 square metres leads the Alfred Dunhill John Daly shot a 72 for a pretty much every shot.” Schwartzel won here by ABUTTING AND BOUNDING on Lot 4 as shown on the Championship after tie for 48th in his second Versfeld carded an eagle 12 shots a year ago and said Key Plan on Lot 6 as shown on the said Key Plan on shooting a 7-under 65 in tournament back from and four birdies in a bogey- has also finished second Lot 7 as shown on the said Key Plan and on a tenantry the opening round at right elbow surgery in free round, while Santos four times at the Leopard road reserved 5 metres wide or however else the same Leopard Creek. July. finished with an eagle to Creek course in northern may abut and bound. The Dane followed up Madsen came from add to four birdies. South Africa. his first European Tour behind to win the South Schwartzel had seven Daly made his return to The Title Deed to be restored is: title last weekend with African Open last birdies, including five on golf at the BMW Masters eight birdies and just a weekend, but was out in his first six holes, but the in China last month after 1. Conveyance dated the 18th day of March 1996 single dropped shot front early at the second 2011 Masters champion surgery to repair a made between Mary Anetha Haynes (Registrar of Titles of yesterday for a one-stroke event on the 2014 Race to failed to fully capitalise on damaged tendon in his Barbados) of the One Part and Ada Gervana Jordan and advantage over South Dubai. A bogey at the par- the fast start by making a elbow. He struggled for Vernon St. Clair Jordan of the Other Part and recorded on Africa’s Allan Versfeld and 3 seventh was his only bogey and a double-bogey consistency Thursday with the 28th day of March 1996 as Deed No. 2501 of 1996 Portugal’s Ricardo Santos. blemish. around the turn. Starting two bogeys and a birdie Defending champion “I have a lot of at No. 10, he dropped his going out and two birdies Charl Schwartzel was in a confidence right now,” he first shot on No. 17 and and a bogey coming home.

The Barbados Advocate Friday November 29, 2013 • 53 Vonn confident she Kenya seals 11th position will ski in Sochi in ICC World Twenty20 NEW YORK – Reigning Winter Olympic downhill champion Qualifier UAE 2013 Lindsey Vonn said Wednesday she is confident that she will be able to KENYA has sealed 11th position in the After electing to bat, Uganda skipper ski at the Sochi Games in February ICC World Twenty20 Qualifier UAE Davis Arinaitwe and Hamza Saleh despite being injured in a crash last 2013 (WT20Q) following an all-round crafted a 58-run partnership for the week. performance by veteran Steve Tikolo fourth wicket to guide the side to 134 for Vonn told US Olympic telecaster NBC’s that saw the side defeat Canada by 21 seven from its 20 overs. Today show that tearing a reconstructed runs at Sharjah Cricket Stadium on In its reply, Bermuda veteran David ligament in her surgically repaired right Tuesday in a rankings play-off. Hemp (53) and skipper Janeiro Tucker knee when she fell at Colorado’s Copper In other rankings matches played, (30) made the major contributions with Mountain during a training run has not Uganda defeated Bermuda by 11 runs the bat, but it was not enough, and the ended her hopes for a strong season and at ICC Academy Oval 2, Dubai, to finish side finished on 123 for the loss of four more Olympic gold. 13th, and the USA overcame Denmark wickets in its 20 overs. “Unfortunately, it was really bad tim- by 21 runs at Sharjah Cricket Stadium, The USA has secured 15th position ing for me, but I’m still confident,” Vonn Sharjah, to finish 15th. in the tournament after Danial Ahmed said. “I still feel like I have a lot left to After choosing to bat, Kenya put on claimed five wickets to lead the side to achieve this season. I just have to kind of runs quickly, with Tikolo striking eight victory over Denmark by 21 runs at take it day by day right now, but I still boundaries on his way to a 23-ball 40. Sharjah Cricket Stadium, Sharjah. have time before Sochi.” Skipper Collins Obuya scored 40, in- A 79-run opening stand between Vonn, the girlfriend of 14-time major cluding three sixes, to help post a total USA’s Steven Taylor (36) and Akeem golf champion Tiger Woods, was hoping to of 146 for the loss of seven wickets. Dodson (41) saw the USA post a total of return to competition in a World Cup Chasing its third win of the tourna- 145 for the loss of seven wickets. event this week at Beaver Creek, ment, Canada lost two early wickets be- Denmark’s Hamid Shah claimed the Colorado, on the new Raptor course fore captain Ashish Bagai came to the last three wickets of the innings to re- where the 2015 World Championships Lindsey Vonn. crease, crafting a patient 48 to keep his duce the required run rate for his side, will be staged. side in the chase. which was searching for its first victory Instead, the crash – which also bruised it’s going to be OK.At this point, all I can However, wickets fell regularly of the tournament. her shoulders and left her with minor do is stay positive. I’m kind of out of op- around him, and Hamza Tariq (22) was In reply, Denmark opener Carsten facial cuts – forced her to skip the US tions at this point. I’m hoping that it’s the only other batsman to make a con- Pedersen (42 not out) again starred with races. She hopes to regain enough stabil- going to be stable and I’m hoping that I tribution. When Bagai was run out in the bat, and, alongside Frederik Klokker ity in her knee to race next week in World continue racing.” the last over,Canada finished on 125, 22 (40) put on a 62-run second wicket Cup events at Lake Louise, Canada. Vonn was wearing a knee brace when runs short of victory, and man of the stand. “I’ve been doing rehab and I’ve been she suffered her latest mishap after a match Tikolo was the highest wicket- However,Klokker became the first vic- progressing every day, but in the next February 5 crash at the World taker of the day, claiming three for 16 tim of Danial Ahmed, and after his couple of days I’m going to start getting Championships in Austria that ended runs. wicket fell in the 12th over, Denmark on snow here at Vail and see how it feels her 2012-2013 campaign. In that mishap Uganda defeated Bermuda by 11 runs lost seven wickets for 38 runs to finish and hopefully get a couple of days of she tore the anterior cruciate ligament to claim 13th position in the tourna- at 124 for nine from its 20 overs. Ahmed training before I head up to Canada,” and medial collateral ligament in her ment after an all-round effort at the ICC finished with five wickets for 18 runs, Vonn said. right knee and fractured her tibia. Academy Oval 2, Dubai. the fourth five-for of the tournament. “If things go well, I’ll be racing next Vonn said that brace helped ease the week. If they don’t, then I’m going to have damage in the latest crash which was to reassess and kind of see where I stand not a result of her trying to return too fast and if I can make a comeback for this sea- from injury. son. I’m feeling good from rehab. I feel “I don’t think I was pushing myself too West Indies Under-19 Team stable. hard. It just was unfortunately a fluke ac- “I put some weight on it yesterday as cident. far as doing some weighted balance exer- “But I’ve picked myself back up and for Tour of Bangladesh cises and doing some squats and things I’m trying as hard as I can to keep going. like that, and it felt really good, so I’m “I’m just [hoping] that I can be racing Please see below the updated match fixtures for the West Indies Under-19 very hopeful, but, like I said, I really don’t next week because I’ve worked so hard all team in Bangladesh in December: know until I get on snow. summer to get back to this point.” “It’s one thing to feel stable while you’re Vonn won World Cup overall titles in TOUR SCHEDULE – December SBNCS – Sher-e-Bangla National doing squats. It’s another thing to feel 2008, 2009, 2010 and 2012, and with 59 2013 Stadium, Mirpur, Dhaka stable while you’re actually racing at 90 race wins she is three shy of matching the Monday, 2nd: Arrive in Dhaka miles an hour. There definitely is a long women’s World Cup record owned by Thursday,5th: warm-up match – ZACS, FULL SQUAD ways to go there, but I’m confident that Austrian Annemarie Moser-Proell. Chittagong Ramaal Lewis (Jamaica) – Captain Saturday, 7th: 1st ODI vs Bangladesh Jeremy Solozano (T&T) – Vice Captain Under-19 – ZACS, Chittagong Fabien Allen (Jamaica) Monday, 9th: 2nd ODI vs Bangladesh Tagenarine Chanderpaul (Guyana) Under-19 – ZACS, Chittagong Bryan Charles (T&T) Barcelona: Messi recovery Thursday,12th: 3rd ODI vs Bangladesh Tristan Coleman (Jamaica) Under-19 – ZACS, Chittagong Jonathan Drakes (Barbados) Friday, 13th: 4th ODI vs Bangladesh Shimron Hetmyre (Guyana) progressing well Under-19 – KSOAS, Fatullah Jerome Jones (Barbados) Monday, 16th: 5th ODI vs Bangladesh Ray Jordan (Windwards) MADRID – Lionel Messi has completed (www.fcbarcelona.com). Under-19 – KSOAS, Fatullah Brandon King (Jamaica) the first stage of his recovery from a thigh “His development is positive as the lat- Wednesday, 18th: 6th ODI vs Preston McSween (Windwards) strain and will travel to his native est tests conducted show,” they said. Bangladesh Under-19 – Sher-e-Bangla, Marquino Mindley (Jamaica) Argentina today to continue treatment, Messi will miss Barca’s final Mirpur Gudakesh Motie (Guyana) his club Barcelona said yesterday. Champions League Group H match at Friday, 20th: 7th ODI vs Bangladesh Nicholas Pooran (T&T) Messi sustained the injury in a La Liga home to an already eliminated Celtic on Under-19 – Sher-e-Bangla, Mirpur match at Real Betis on November 10 and December 11, when the Spanish champi- Saturday, 21st: depart Dhaka TEAM MANAGEMENT the World Player of the Year is likely to ons will be looking to secure top spot Altamont Solomon (Manager) be sidelined until the middle of January. ahead of Italian side AC Milan. VENUES: Roddy Estwick (Coach) Club doctor Ricard Pruna and physio He could be back in time for the ZACS – Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Robert Samuels (Assistant Coach) Elvio Paulorroso will join him in January 12 La Liga game at second- Stadium, Chittagong Dwain Gill (Analyst) Argentina next month to supervise the placed Atletico Madrid, who are three KSOAS – Khan Shaheeb Osman Ali Janel Springer (Physiotherapist) final phase of his recovery programme, points behind leaders Barca after 14 Stadium, Fatullah Ronald Rogers (Fitness Trainer) Barca said on their website matches.

54 • Friday November 29, 2013 The Barbados Advocate Clips lose CP3, send Knicks to 7th loss LOS ANGELES – When strong defensive finish. game is not fun for nobody. their new additions - in- Kenyon Martin hit a "It’s definitely a sign We’re just not making it cluding Redick, who hit jumper with 4:30 to that things are going in happen. But we’re going to three 3-pointers. Los play, the Knicks were the right direction,” said keep trying.” Angeles improved to 8-1 at still in it. New York then Paul, who seems certain New York hung with the Staples Center. missed its next six shots he’ll play Friday in powerful Clippers for most The Clippers made an and scored only two Sacramento. “We’re solid. of the night, but its short- early 30-10 run largely points the rest of the We’re starting to know comings were exposed sparked by their reserves, night. where each other are going late.The Knicks missed 17 who had 20 points in the The Los Angeles to be on both ends of the of their 20 3-point shots, first half. The Knicks Clippers’ defense and the court.We have to do it con- and the Clippers shot 31 scored 13 straight points Knicks’ general ineptitude sistently,especially on the free throws to their 15. late in the half, but Los both played a role in the defensive end, but we’re Raymond Felton had 12 Angeles led 49-45 at half- unsurprising finish to a getting there.” points and seven assists in time with scoring from 10 meeting of two teams While Paul rode a sta- his return to the Knicks’ players. headed in opposite direc- tionary bike in the dress- starting lineup after a Anthony, the NBA’s sec- tions. ing room, Darren Collison four-game absence with an ond-leading scorer, and Blake Griffin had 15 and Jamal Crawford capa- injured lower back and left Bargnani kept the Knicks points and 13 rebounds, bly handled playmaking hip,but New York still has- in it, scoring 35 of their 45 and Chris Paul had 15 duties while the Clippers n’t won since Nov. 13 in points. The much-criti- points and seven assists finished off their third Atlanta. cized Bargnani had 16 before leaving with a straight win. The offense- “I wasn’t 100 percent, points and seven re- strained right hamstring challenged Knicks could- (but) there’s no excuses.No bounds. in the Clippers’ 93-80 vic- n’t score for a 3:40 stretch need to talk about that,” J.R. Smith’s basket tory over the plummeting late, losing handily despite Felton said. “We got down trimmed the Clippers’ lead Knicks on Wednesday holding the Clippers to double digits, and it’s hard to 74-70 in the opening night. three points in the final to bounce back against a minute of the fourth quar- J.J.Redick also scored 15 4:49. team like that, especially ter,but the Clippers scored points as the Clippers com- “We’re not going to win in the fourth. Everything the next nine points. fortably finished their too many games on the of- Carmelo (L) drives past clippers Blake Griffin. was disappointing, man. “I don’t think we ever es- eighth win in 10 games de- fensive end, even as well We played better basket- tablished the pace the way spite losing their superstar as we’re playing,” said and 10 rebounds for the and we’ve got to get out of ball, but it still wasn’t we wanted to,” Clippers point guard late in the Collison, who had nine Knicks, who have lost it,”Anthony said.“We have enough. We’ve got to fig- coach Doc Rivers said. third quarter when Paul points. “Defense is where seven straight to drop to to pinpoint what the prob- ure this thing out.” “Those nights when you hobbled to the locker room it’s at, and we did a good 3-11. New York kept its lems are and go from Crawford scored eight of can’t score the way you’re favouring his right leg. job tonight.” locker room closed long there. ... We’ve got to play his 13 points in the fourth used to scoring, and win Paul said he could have re- Carmelo Anthony scored after the final buzzer for four quarters together,and quarter for the Clippers, games when you can lean turned, but was grateful to 27 points and Andrea an informal team meeting. we’ve got to do it for one who keep stacking up vic- on your defense ... that’s watch his team-mates’ Bargnani had 20 points “We are in a dark place, another. Right now the tories while integrating just terrific." Thunder sting AFC, Oceania in talks over Spurs to snap combining World Cup slots KUALA LUMPUR - The bin Ibrahim Al-Khalifa Any possible move as well about the half slot, Asian and Oceania foot- was open to incorporating would require approval but we will wait, we have ball confederations have the half slot from the OFC from FIFA, who conducted time, but this is something 11-game streak opened discussions about in some way. a draw to see which con- that we should look at for combining World Cup slots "We had the Australians federations would face off the future,” he said. to improve their qualifica- in but I think we should for the final places in “So far this is just in the OKLAHOMA City – French guard Tony tion chances at future look at how we can com- Brazil 2014 with the AFC beginning stages. I think Kevin Durant scored 24 Parker led the Spurs with tournaments, AFC bine our slots together,” drawing CONMEBOL we need to look at the two points and the Oklahoma 16 points and seven as- President Sheikh Salman the Bahraini told re- and OFC against CONCA- continents as a whole, not City Thunder snapped sists, while Kawhi said. porters on the sidelines of CAF. just by inviting ... because San Antonio’s 11-game Leonard contributed 14 Both regions suffered the AFC Awards in ’FOR THE FUTURE’ what is going to be left NBA win streak with a 94- points, 10 rebounds and heavy defeats in the inter- Malaysia when asked if he The world governing from Oceania.” 88 home victory over the four steals in a losing continental playoffs for the wanted New Zealand to body’s president Sepp Earlier this month, Spurs. cause. 2014 World Cup last week join the AFC. Blatter,who sat alongside Jordanian Football Spanish Olympian San Antonio clung to a with Oceania champions “This is something that Sheikh Salman and OFC Association president Serge Ibaka scored 13 of 52-51 lead early in the sec- New Zealand thrashed 9- we are discussing with president David Chung at Prince Ali bin Al Hussein his 17 points in the second ond half when the 3 over two legs by Mexico, Oceania and hopefully the awards, suggested ear- had voiced his reserva- half Wednesday to help Thunder ran off eight while the AFC’s Jordan there will be something on lier this month he wanted tions about playing a the Thunder remain un- points in a row, a spurt were beaten 5-0 on aggre- how those legs are to be the playoff system South American side even beaten on their home that ended with a Durant gate by Uruguay. played. Because geograph- scrapped which appears to before his team’s 5-0 first court this season. slam dunk off a Russell Asia currently has four ically we are much closer.” support the AFC-OFC leg home defeat by The Thunder improved Westbrook steal. automatic qualifying New Zealand were move. Uruguay. to 10-3 with their fifth win The Thunder stayed in berths for the World Cup, Oceania’s last representa- The 77-year-old Swiss “It’s a bit unfortunate,” in a row and 7-0 at home front to the finish, al- with the fifth-placed team tives at a World Cup when has also said recently he he had said. “The natural this season, but Oklahoma though a 9-1 spurt by the going into an interconti- they qualified by beating wanted more World Cup issue, for example, would City still trails Portland Spurs pulled San Antonio nental playoff, while Sheikh Salman’s Bahrain places for Asia and Africa. be for the Asian fifth place (13-2) by two games in the within 79-76 on a Marco Oceania has no automatic in a two legged playoff for Sheikh Salman, who to play the half slot from Northwest division. Belinelli jumper. spot and the champions the 2010 finals in South also hinted at revamping Oceania and CONCACAF The Spurs fell to 13-2, Oklahoma City scored must also go through a Africa. the World Cup qualifying to play CONMEBOL but still 2.5 games atop sec- seven of the next eight playoff. That 1-0 aggregate suc- format in Asia, said they it is opposite. ond-place Houston in the points, including a 3-point Australia made the cess made New Zealand had plenty of time to dis- “It is tiring, and within Southwest division. play by Durant and the move to the AFC in 2006, just the fourth OFC side to cuss any possible slot less than a week and you Thunder reserve Reggie Thunder went 6-of-6 at which increased Asia’s play at a World Cup after shifts with the 11 nation are crossing huge time Jackson matched a career the free throw line in the World Cup places to four their first appearance in OFC. zones so I don’t know, I high with 23 points on 10- final 80 seconds to seal the and a half, and AFC 1982 and Australia in “This is a decision that think we have to rethink of-14 shooting. triumph. President Sheikh Salman 1974 and 2006. should be taken by FIFA that issue.”

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Northern Irishman Rory McIlroy says mental pressures can be a heavier burden on athletes than the physical demands of a sport. Mental pressures taking their toll in sport, says McIlroy MCILROY, who slipped from the top of “They seem to really get at each other’s the rankings to world number six after a throat whenever they’re in there.” winless 2013, said the mental toll of sport could far outweigh the physical pressures Off-course distractions and cases such as that of England crick- McIlroy has had to deal with a myriad eter Jonathan Trott were becoming more of off-course distractions this year,but his frequent. form seems to be improving heading into Trott flew home from Australia on the final events of the year. Monday to deal with a stress-related ill- In addition to his high-profile switch to ness following England’s calamitous start Nike, a dispute with American sports- to the Ashes series. wear company Oakley and his split with “It’s sad to see something like that hap- Dublin-based Horizon Sports pen and it just shows what a mental toll Management, McIlroy has also had to sport can take on you sometimes,” deal with the media focus on his rela- McIlroy told reporters at Royal Sydney. tionship with tennis star Caroline “Hopefully he gets home and spends Wozniacki. some time with his family and recovers “It’s been a long year,I guess mentally and can come back... more than physically,” he added. “As sport becomes so big and there’s so “Physically,golf doesn’t take that much much pressure and so much on the line, out of you but mentally it’s quite drain- it’s becoming more and more common ing, especially this year for me, not just that these sorts of stress-related illnesses the golf and being frustrated with my are happening and it just shows how game but having to answer the questions much of a mental toll it takes on you and having to come up with reasons why sometimes.” I’m not playing well and all that stuff.” The 24-year-old acknowledged there McIlroy will face stiff competition at was a world of difference between casual Royal Sydney from U.S. Masters cham- banter on the golf course and the sledg- pion Adam Scott and another Australian ing that took place in Brisbane, where Jason Day, who won the World Cup’s in- England were thrashed by 381 runs in dividual trophy by two strokes on the first test. Sunday. “I think the sledging this year has prob- “I’ve said for the last couple of months ably been a bit worse than other years as I just wanted to try and finish this sea- well,” the Northern Irishman added. son strongly and get some momentum to “It looks like they’re just having a go at go in 2014,” he added. each other after every ball... it would be “This would be the perfect place to get really tough to take that for however long that first win of the year and give me a you’re out there for. sort of springboard into the next season.”

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NGOs need help; many on the GRIM REALITY verge of closing ONE non-governmental organisation that for close to two decades has helped countless entrepreneurs start their own business may be on the verge of closing down its operations. General Manager of the Barbados Youth Business Trust (BYBT), Marcus Alexander, outlined the grim reality fac- ing not only his organisation, but other NGOs in the country if more partners do not come on board or increase funding to help start-up businesses and to ensure their sustainability. He was speaking to the media yester- day morning at the BYBT’s Pinfold Street headquarters, where he explained that the inability to continue funding these businesses would have a negative impact not only on unemployment figures, but on social ills because of the fall-out. With an operational cost of $270 000,he said the BYBT would ideally wish to fund around 50 businesses at $5 000 each. He showed the media a stack of over 100 en- quiries from persons wishing the assis- tance of the BYBT, who will be turned away. He made the call for commercial banks and other lending institutions to be flexible at this time. Alexander made the point that so con- strained is the BYBT at present that the five persons on staff will have to be cut to one, recognising that major funding to the organisation is not expected until April 2014. “At this stage we don’t have the where- withal to do it,and I don’t know how much longer other NGOs who are younger in the business than we are will be able to survive in order to help individuals. If we can’t help them to be employed and we ourselves cannot be employed, you can BYBT General Manager Marcus Alexander outlining some of the challenges facing his organisation and other NGOs in see the fall-out right across the board.” Barbados, while Financial Coordinator Claire Yarde looks on during a press conference at the BYBT's Pinfold Street HELP NEEDED on Page 6 headquarters yesterday morning.

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