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She is planning to steel band music played by young with many original T & T style good- take those large scale art pieces Neil and Erin Sookdeo won over ies including the original "Press" with to her homeland of Trinidad, the huge crowd when the Zoomers shave ice, syrup and condensed milk. returning and embracing that Association of Trinidad ( ZATTIC ) Many members of the crowd were journey as an immigrant and and Tobago in Canada) held its 4th treated to free boiled corn, hamburg- a foreigner to the land she was Annual family picnic at the Centen- ers, hot dogs and watermelon. As raised on. nial Park earlier this month. could be expected in a Trini event, Apanaki Temitayo M was born in Family fun and great times were there were lots of food sharing, ac- Toronto, but raised in Trinidad and enjoyed by the more than 350 quaintances renewed and friendships Tobago. She is an author, spoken-word people who attended, some of them made. Young and old alike had fun poet, actor and multimedia artist. Her coming from as far north as Alliston with all fours competition, foot races, canvas compositions are an expres- Apanaki Temitayo M and as far west as Welland. Many cricket, soccer, tug-o-war, hoola-hoop sion of her Caribbean heritage and violence. Her original textile art piece attendees were holidaying from and watermelon eating competition. Miss TNT World spirituality. Her one dimensional acrylic The Egungun, explores the re-imagining Trinidad and were delighted to be ZATTIC strives to bring the commu- In acknowledgement of Trinidad & Tobago’s August 31 celebration paintings evolved into multi-textured of Tribal mask with the use of textiles. It among so many other Trinbagonians nity together and encourages family at of its 51st Anniversary of Independence we are pleased to feature pieces that incorporate African textiles, is currently showcased in the Workman in the warm summer sun. this event. There were many children in Sherrece Villafana as this Issue’s Caribbean Jewel. 19 year old Sher- crystals, beads and shells. Her first Arts Being Scene 12th Annual Juried The Council General of Trinidad attendance and youths volunteering to rece will represent Trinidad and Tobago at Miss. World 2013. The exploration into textile art through the Exhibition in Hart House, University of Arts Literary Journal, Toronto Arts It started with pictures and Tobago Dr.Vidhya Gyan Tota- do face painting which was so much fun Miss World finals will be held in Jakarta Indonesia. YWCA Toronto Breakthrough Program Toronto, with openings at the Gladstone Council 1995; Black Girl Talk Anthol- Maharaj was on hand to greet the for the kids. The president of ZATTIC, Sherrece is currently in her second year of studying towards earn- Expressive Arts Program with the pro- Hotel and Rendezvous with Madness ogy, published by Black Women and of my ancestors in my crowd and made a point of person- Mr. Reynold Ramdial, emphasized the ing her Bachelor's Degree in Graphic Arts. She hopes to become a duction Wearable Truths, as an artist- Film Festival at Workman Arts. Ap- of Colour Press, 1995; recently in the pocket, a suitcase in my ally meeting attendees. importance of having families attend world famous fashion model or actress. She is also hoping to end Wishing youactivist informing a very the community special about anaki was a part of the 90’s poetry scene ground breaking Caribbean Erotic The entertainment included live "so that we can pass on our traditions her country's 26 year title drought at Miss World. 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or three, Test Match of every Home Series he played. Memories Of Sweet TNT! Today I can boast of being one of a On August 31 Trinbagonians around Michael, all of whom I was meeting for birth in Iran during the eighties, Uncle very few to have witnessed in person the world will celebrate their country’s the very first time. Ken from a ripe old age just last year his first century in the Caribbean, both 51st Anniversary of Independence. Per- Michael and I were about the same and shockingly Shaun in Trinidad just world records, the 375 and the 400 not haps as my own subconscious celebra- age, but he already knew his way about two weeks ago. out, as well as the match winning 157 tion, my thoughts of late have been town. So by the end of the visit I was Shaun’s very sad, shocking and un- against Australia in Barbados. I also flooded with memories of the many already well seasoned on the Trini way timely recent passing evoked a deluge happened to be at the Queen’s Park pleasurable visits I have made to the of life. I stayed at the Pestana’s during of memories of the very fond times Oval when against Pakistan he was out twin-island Republic. at least three subsequent visits, but their spent with her, both in Guyana and bowled for 99. Next day the Peanut Ven- It’s now been well over half a decade home was quickly replaced as my ‘Trini subsequently Trinidad. As previously dor, was selling special Brian Lara nuts, since I was last there, the 2008 Carni- base” by that of another set of pumpkin mentioned, the Veerasawmy siblings ninety nine in a pack! val having been my most recent visit. vine cousins, the Veerasawmys. were like my own sisters and brother. It Cricket and Carnival were the driving Although each and every one of the pre- Before they moved to Trinidad in the was Morton actually who years later, in forces behind numerous subsequent vis- vious visits had been such indisputable late seventies the Veerasawmy’s, Uncle 1989 to be exact would formally intro- its to Trinidad during nineties through sources of unmitigated pleasure. Ken, his wife Heena, and six children, duce me to Brian Lara. That started a to 2007. At one point I used to be there Trinidad was actually the first coun- Rhonda, Tara, Morton, Shaun, Nale and friendship that would become the most almost every year for Carnival. Eating try I ever visited outside of my native Mala, had lived in New Garden Street, cherished of the many I’ve had with a roti in St James opposite Smokey & Guyana. I can now still remember going in Queenstown, just a few houses away Trinis over the years. Bunty’s, or a doubles from the vendor into the Travel Agency in Georgetown to from our initial Forshaw Street home. Brian and Morton had known each outside UWI St Augustine’s, amongst book and pay for my own ticket. $300 They were my second family in every other from Fatima College so when we the many pleasures enjoyed. was the return airfare. sense of the word. During my teenage all ended up at a West Indies/Rest of Those visits were all so pleasure filled My father’s lifelong friend Mervyn years, I spent far more time in their the World Charity Match in Brooklyn, that I now as well as anyone can fully Pestana, was living in Blue Range, Di- home than in my own. the introductions flowed naturally. appreciate why Trinidadians every- ego Martin with his family at the time. I Needless to say when they moved From that point onwards I became where in the world so often refer to spent three joyous weeks in their lavish to Trinidad, I was a frequent visitor, one of Lara’s greatest fans. When he their homeland as “Sweet TNT!” Happy home bonding with ‘Uncle Merv, his spending countless holidays visiting eventually started playing for the West Independence to all Trinibagonians. wife Eileen and their four then teenaged with them at their home in Port-of- Indies, I made sure that I was pres- children, Mark, Debbie, Dionne and Spain. Sadly Tara died while giving ent, on site, for at least one, if not two — Tony McWatt

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But she insisted that the measures “are half year results (H1 2013) released crime situation in Trinidad and Tobago, There was also an agreement to create a not merely reactive to the current vio- August 23. with the government insisting that “crime specific offence for witness tampering and in- lence, nor are they confined to only one The results were released in Port- arriving from Big Stink Bunsie is everybody’s business”. timidation and there would also be a review geographic area” and that her adminis- of-Spain and Bridgetown, simultane- Trinidad and PORT-OF-SPAIN, Unattended was bitten The meeting here followed the recent of the controversial Anti-Gang legislation. tration is seeking “long-term visions and ously, via video conferencing with murders of several people, including two Prime Minister Persad Bissessar said strategies for the transformation of East Tobago. decomposing bodies recently cre- multiple media from both countries. The loss 16-year-olds, in a section of the capital with regards to the Bail Act, consideration Port of Spain as indeed several other areas is an about turn from the overall prof- Narine- ated a big unbearable stink at the times, earlier this month. will be given to deny bail to a convicted and communities throughout Trinidad singh was mortuary of Port of Spain General and de- it Sagicor posted in H1 2012, when it In an address to the nation following criminal if after conviction on a first of- and Tobago”. reported a US$24 million net income. held after a Hospital. The three bodies in a spite her the August 22 meeting, Prime Minister fence, the person is charged a second time. She spoke of a number of new initiatives The overall net loss to shareholders month-long decomposed state contaminated relatives Persad Bissessar said that no political Prime Minister Persad Bissessar said to develop the area assuring nationals that was US$22.4 million as opposed to investigation the entire chiller area, creating a trying to party, no individual government can solve her administration had undertaken a “my government will ensure that these the US$11.8 million net income to by Florida scent so foul it would have caused fend off crime alone. number of initiatives to deal with the programs are continuous and utilizes the shareholders in H1 2012. Rowley told reporters that the opposi- crime situation, and that approval has skills and resources in the community. Depart- anyone to vomit. This was con- the attack, Sagicor Group chief executive of- tion is committed to working with the been given for the police to form a Rapid She called on other stakeholders includ- ficer (CEO) Dodridge Miller said he ment of Law firmed by local media who visited the dog government in the fight against crime and Response Unit (RRU) and to purchase ing religious leaders, teachers, commu- Enforcement the morgue on August 24. kept on wanted to leave the loss in the past reiterated that a collaborative approach 300 new vehicles. nity groups “to continue to work with us and focused on the net income from Cyber Task Reports indicate that on August biting. was needed. She said as it relates to the brutal so that together we may create safe and continuing operations of US$28.4 mil- Forces in 17, the refrigeration system of the When Prime Minister Persad Bissessar said murders of young people in the East secure communities and a country free lion for the first six months of 2013, an Miami and chiller room where the bodies police the meeting agreed to devise a new system Port-of-Spain area, these crimes brought from fear and the horrendous crimes we improvement of US$4 million over the Dafod Narinesingh Orlando, US are kept malfunctioned, causing arrived, for the appointment of a Commissioner responses of “empathy, anger, shock and are currently witnessing”. comparative period in 2012. media reported. the bodies to start rotting. The they had to fire eleven bullets He said Sagicor’s Caribbean and US operations continued to perform The reports stated that Narinesingh decomposed bodies were moved before the dog died.The dog blame me and acknowledge that I have a and I do a job and with my profit from Trini Arrested well, recording growth in revenue was charged with 15 counts of promoting to an adjoining chiller room. As of was one of at least ten being part to do with that,” said Boney. it I decided to open a next business, so No Beef Says and net income. Sagicor’s total rev- the sexual performance of a child and August 26 the three bodies (two kept on the property by two So is there a bloody war between him when they try to tarnish my character For Child Porn enue in 2013 was US$498.7 million, one count of soliciting a parent to engage men and one woman) were still relatives were breeding the ani- Boombay and men from other areas? “Do you like this I can stand up on my own and PORT-OF-SPAIN, Bodies have littered have any beef with ‘Chemist’ or ‘Burkey’ feed my family otherwise. up from US$477.2 million in the same MIAMI, A 39-year-old Trinidadian in sexual activity with a child. The arrest unclaimed. mals for sale. Laventille and the East Port of Spain area from Sea Lots?” Boney was asked. “Them fellas and them up on their period last year. Its assets climbed has been arrested by police at Mi- surrounds allegations that Narinesingh Bunsie had been bitten in the within the last month. Most have fallen “No, I don’t have any beef with them side doing business on their side and from US$5.4947 million in 2012 to ami International Airport in Florida, was identified by police utilising Internet past, reporters were told. A veteri- to gun violence. Police have said it is a fellas, and then a matter of fact when selling vehicles, so I would just buy US$5.7111 in H12013. war between two major gangs and allege USA, in connection with cyber child chat rooms to seek out children in the Granny Killed narian was later called to confirm I was arrested and spend five days in my vehicles from them and do my Its equity fell from US$801.3 mil- that one of those gangs is headed by 29- the station, me and Burkey was making business.”Boombay says he is no crime pornography. Dafod Narinesingh United States for sexual activity. that the dog was a pitbull, which year-old Ashton Boney, aka “Boombay”. lion to US$730.6 million. Sagicor’s cell (sic) and reasoning and talking boss and he is not the main man in share price at $6.51 yesterday is less was detained on August 26 by agents It was reported that Narinesingh was By Pitbull is considered a dangerous animal But Boombay claims that is far from and laughing together, so how any- the area. He’s no shot caller and has than three times what it was five with the Florida Department of Law booked into the Miami-Dade County jail PORT-OF-SPAIN, AN 84-year-old according to the Dog Control Bill. the truth. “As far as I understand, is one could be saying if we having beef never ordered anyone to take the life of people from within their own self fighting years ago. On September 24, 2008, Enforcement Orlando Regional Opera- under a US$117,500 bond. great grandmother was mauled to The Bill was recently passed in together, and the minute they put us someone else. amongst themselves. Everybody know together is love.” “There are two sides to a story, you the company’s share was worth tions Center Cyber Task Force and Mi- The investigation will be prosecuted death by a pitbull at La Seiva Road, Parliament but has not been pro- that, and I sure police have an idea about Boney said: “People just assume what have to ascertain the truth, Not everything as much as $18 on the T&T Stock ami Regional Operations Center Cyber by the Office of the State Attorney, 9th Maraval on August 26. Liliann claimed law by the President. that, so I don’t know why they want to they don’t know. If I am a businessman the police or media say will be true.” Exchange. High Tech Squad at the airport after Judicial Circuit. Norman Sue Bakery DRUDRUDRUPPPAAATI’STI’STI’S RESTURANTRESTURANTRESTURANT Happy 51st Independence TI’STI’S RESTURANTRESTURANT Home Of The Tastiest Doubles Anniversary to all Dine In . Takeout . 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She said, however, an action brought Dealt A Major President of the Dairy and Beef On August 21 just after the House before court in 2009 was dismissed Producers Association of Barbados, of Assembly passed the National In- with the court saying that under the Blow Brian Allen told media that “a few surance and Social Security (Amend- National Insurance And Social Se- BRIDGETOWN, Barbados’ dairy in- weeks ago” the sector held talks with ment) (No. 2) Bill, the Upper House curity Act, the department had only dustry has been dealt a major financial the Ministry of Agriculture aimed at followed suit. three years. blow that could result in some workers increasing milk supplies. The NIS would have up to six years to Dr Byer-Suckoo said given the limited being placed on the breadline. The farmers association head said bring an action to recover monies, twice staff, the department could not do all it Media investigations have revealed the dairy had assured them there the amount of time allowed by the cur- needed to in the three-year period. that the Pine Hill Dairy and milk farm- would be no additional reduction in rent legislation. The Senate has been adjourned for Dr Esther Byer-Suckoo ers, both of which were planning to milk quotas this year, but he felt that Minister of Labour and Social Se- summer recess. expand their supplies, have suffered might now be reversed. a significant set back as a result of He pointed out that business had the School Meals Department ceas- started to settle down and he rehired kets, of course the United ing any further purchase of the com- staff who were sent home when the Kingdom is still a principal modity from the PHD. quota was previously cut. BTA Being Restructured source market and we are Director of the Pine Hill Dairy, Milk quotas were cut by 25 per BRIDGETOWN, The restruc- something and if sufficient ment was moving in this direc- not about to let that go. Richard Cozier said the company cent last September, the associa- tion, there is no intention to The United States is still had been removed from the depart- tion’s president recalled. turing of the Barbados Tour- attention is not paid to the ism Authority (BTA) is at an product end of things, the sacrifice the country’s tourism our second largest source ment’s list of food suppliers which Allen said the PHD did not having marketing efforts. He made he said meant a loss of between many options now, considering that advanced stage. That is the time is bound to come when market, we cannot let that 125,000 and 140,000 kilogrammes of it had to get rid of its stock. word from Prime Minister your marketing becomes a the point as he noted that go; CARICOM is our third milk per year or about three quarters He revealed that the dairy, which Freundel Stuart, who made dialogue of the deaf; be- there are many markets wait- largest source market and of a million dollars in revenue. normally tendered for the School the disclosure while speaking cause what you’re saying ing to be exploited by Bar- then of course Canada. The PHD top executive said the Meals Department’s milk supplies to the media on August 23 does not have any attraction bados, and Government will We are trying to get into department’s decision to stop buy- through SBI Distributions, was no , following a tour of Ocean for the people to whom you ensure that adequate resourc- South America as well, [and] ing the product represented three longer being allowed to tender. Two Resort and Residences. are saying it, because you’re es are put at the disposal of I should be paying a visit per cent of the farmers’ supply to the The farmer also noted the money He said that Cabinet had not saying anything new,” he the BTA to get the marketing to Panama sometime to dairy or about 1,200 cases per month. allocated to the department had More Of PM For Bajans already approved the plan to explained. effort “on a serious track”. talk some of these issues As far as the farmers were con- been cut back and the industry had BRIDGETOWN, Barbadians can expect His words echoed sentiments he ex- restructure the Tourism Au- Giving an update on the “We are studying our mar- through,” he indicated. cerned, their spokesman described become a casualty. to hear from Prime Minister Freundel pressed at the Democratic Labour Party’s Stuart more often as the country grapples 58th Annual Conference last weekend as thority, separating the mar- initiative, Stuart said that they with the current economic difficulties. he defended Government’s decision to keting arm from the product are in the process of trying Often accused of being silent on make Barbadians pay their tuition fees at development aspect of the to operationalise the separa- issues, the Prime Minister has told the University of the West Indies. entity and this, he further tion of the two arms, looking members of the media he was pre- “I do not fight battles until I have to . noted, will see the setting up particularly at the manpower pared “to make sure that the politics of . . . Let the enemy know that you are not of two entities. that will be needed. To that explanation catches some root here in dealing with a kitten; you are dealing “Now the rationale for that, end, he explained that he this country and replaces the politics of with a real warrior,” Stuart told his DLP according to the consultants expects the product devel- harangue and bombast”. members on that occasion. who were engaged to deal opment arm of the agency to with it, is that product devel- start to take shape over the opment was lagging too far next few months. behind. If you are marketing, Prime Minister Stuart main- Crop Theft Effect you have to be marketing tained that while his Govern- BRIDGETOWN, Crop theft has production of carrots, cab- taken a big bite out of Barba- bage, melons, pumpkins and dos’ vegetable production. tomatoes. A new government report The reduction in vegetable has identified praedial larceny production which occurred was as the chief reason for a near due mainly to praedial larceny Marshall 12 per cent drop in the growth which has become a deterrent of major crops including let- for local farmers to engage in Quits BLP tuce (65.8 per cent decline), vegetable production. BRIDGETOWN, Former Cabi- sweet peppers (down 44.3 per The government report also net Minister Rommel Marshall cent), cucumbers (28.9 per cent pointed out, however, that resigned from the Barbados decline), and okra (15.5 per “there was a significant in- Labour Party (BLP) on August cent decline) last year. crease in production of carrots 22, mere hours away from And the 2012 Barbados Eco- by 67.8 per cent or 98, 800 threatened expulsion. Mar- nomic And Social Report said kilogrammes”. shall’s resignation letter came the drop was despite increased “Other commodities show- less than 24 hours after he production of major vegetable ing increased production dur- had submitted an email to the crops and a 14 per cent drop in ing the period under review Opposition party asking for an Rommel Marshall imported vegetables. were..melons by 24.5 per adjournment of a disciplinary “Overall vegetable produc- cent or 38, 200 kilogrammes, matter which was scheduled offices to grant a postpone- tion showed a significant tomatoes by 27.1 per cent or to be heard the same day by ment. I will make sure I am decline of 499.5 thousand 220, 400 kilogrammes, and the party’s National Council. not travelling again on the kilogrammes or 11.9 per cent cabbage by 18.9 per cent or The correspondence, which expected new date.” for the year 2012 when com- 49, 500 kilogrammes. Pumpkin was rejected by the General But the governing body said it pared with the year 2011,” production also increased by Council, said in part: “I am was not minded to grant Mar- the report said. “This de- 13 per cent or 21, 600 kilo- unable to attend such meet- shall’s request and in a response cline was registered despite grammes over 2010 produc- ing on the given date and am letter advised he would be in- significant increases in the tion levels,” it noted. asking that you use your good formed of their decision. PAGE 10 CARIBBEAN GRAPHIC August 28, 2013 August 28, 2013 CARIBBEAN GRAPHIC PAGE 11 Local Sugar Demand Being Satisfied GEORGETOWN, Guyana is produc- year, Guyana has sold 50,000 of the ing sufficient sugar to satisfy local 190,000 ton quota to Europe. demand, despite low production due to The corporation produced 48,000 bad weather and poor turnout by cane tons of sugar, 23,000 tons short of the harvesters, according to a senior official. projected target for the first crop. Chief Executive Officer of the Guyana Bhim said Guysuco was optimistic Gajraj and "Johanna" by Eddy Grant. Sugar Corporation (Guysuco), Paul of producing much of the projected The beautiful scenery of Guyana, Bhim said enough sugar was being pro- 155,000 tons for the second crop but Guyana Shines At Carifesta including the country's luscious virgin duced to guarantee supply of the 24,000 much depended on dry weather to allow GEORGETOWN, The Independence forest was illuminated tons to the local market. the bell-loaders and harvesters to enter Square in Paramaribo, Suriname, was on two large screens which stood Guyana has in the past imported the cane-fields. on August 20th evening transformed on either side of the main stage. cheaper sugar from Guatemala so that Ideally, Guysuco had hoped that there into a kaleidoscope of colours as it Additionally, there was a mixture of the local sugar could have been sold to would have been enough workers to was Guyana's time to shine at the music from the sounds of Tassa and the more lucrative European market. manually harvest the cane but on an country's Cultural Night at the 11th African drums, as well as instruments He, however, said the state-owned average only 51 percent of them usually edition of the Caribbean Festival of such as the triangle and rattles. corporation would have to sell less of turn out for duty across the industry. Arts (CARIFESTA). Guyana's 2012 calypso monarch the sweetener to Trinidad and Tobago, “The reality is that they have drifted Guyanese of all races took to and reigning Chutney monarch and Suriname so that as much as pos- from us,” said Bhim. Industry experts paying jobs in the construction industry qualified and do not take up jobs as the main stage on the fifth night of 'Young Bill Rogers' treated patrons to sible could be sold to Europe. For the say that harvesters are turning to better and in other cases persons are better harvesters. CARIFESTA to showcase their talent calypso music, while former Chutney with cultural performances which soca monarch, Rajesh Dubraj, graced included the dances of the various the stage with chutney music. made by the head of the Presiden- benefit, be it directly or indirectly. ing into a BOAT agreement (Build, Op- ethnic groups, including Amerindian, The Whaul sisters sang renditions of Amaila Still tial Secretariat, Dr. Roger Luncheon, He reassured residents of the erate And Transfer) would have seen African, East Indian and Chinese. various Guyanese folk songs as children Alive Says that Amaila is dead, as quoted in a community that the money being Guyana being the sole owners of the Patrons at the event were also Guyanese dancers decked out in the The National Steel Orchestra of with special needs stood throughout section of the media, President Ra- used for the project is not Hydro Power Plant in years to come. treated to interpretive and mas- colours of Guyana's National Flag, Guyana played renditions of songs the event waving red and yellow flags Ramotar motar clarified that while “the taxpayers’ money, but The economic benefit to the querade dances from the talented the Golden Arrowhead. such as "Guyana Baboo" by Terry as the backdrop for the main stage. GEORGETOWN, As he continues deal with Sithe Global is dead, rather that of investors. nation, the President said, would to vent his disbelief that there are Amaila Falls Hydro Project is He said, however, that be tremendous. He pointed to the some people in society who would not dead.” the misinformation be- investments as being zero, since the Half Million the benchmark is reached. Gold maintained its attempt to cripple big investment Consistent with his previous ing fed to the public is money already being used to subsi- The target seems within reach as reputation as the biggest programmes such as the Amaila Falls statements and pronounce- that the project would dise GPL would have been the same Ounces Gold gold declaration up to August 25 was in producer in the mining Hydro Project, His Excellency Presi- ments on the Amaila be a burden on the cof- money used to purchase power Target excess of 310,000 ounces and a re- sector for last year, with a dent Donald Ramotar has reassured Falls Hydro Project, fers and on taxpayers. for GPL from the project. The fuel port presented by Minister of Natural production value in excess residents of West Coast Berbice that the President said He reminded his audi- import bill would have also been GEORGETOWN, The Guyana Gold and Resources and the Environment Robert of $137B and accounting his administration was committed to that the hallmark of ence, and stated for the brought down, he added. Diamond Miners Association (GGDMA) Persaud revealed that the quantity of for 78.2 percent of total ensuring the project come to fruition. the hydro project benefit of those who He also noted that the AFC’s sup- is projecting a historic gold production gold declared for the first half of this value of mining output. 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Pointing out that his intended chal- Some members of the Shaw To lenge was informed by concern for the party have blamed him future of the country voiced to him by for the JLP’s crushing “numerous Jamaicans from all walks of loss in the December Challenge life”, Shaw said that “after discussions 2011 general election, with family members and close associ- arguing that he called ates, I have decided to give serious and the vote after losing Holness studied consideration to the possibility the initial bounce in KINGSTON, Audley Shaw has signalled of offering myself for the position of support he received his intention to challenge Andrew Hol- leader of the Jamaica Labour Party”. following his elevation ness for leadership of the Opposition Shaw, one of the JLP’s four deputy to the party leadership Jamaica Labour Party (JLP) by telling leaders, also told chairman Robert and prime ministership Andrew Holness Principals Warned Holness of his plan during a recent Montague that he intended “to en- in October 2011. KINGSTON, Jamaica health authorities are urging meeting and informing the party gage in a process of consultation with Holness in a recent Facebook post, strengthens me and whoever would schools not to admit students who are not adequately chairman in a August 24 letter. At the delegates and key workers within the urged Jamaicans to reject what he like to challenge; come, come,” Hol- immunized for their age, warning that principals also same time, Shaw sought to assure his party islandwide. Thereafter, with God’s said were attempts to create disunity ness said in an address to party face the possibility of being prosecuted and given a jail colleagues that he intended to avoid blessings and guidance, I will make a in the JLP and said that the individu- supporters at a St James Southern creating discord in the often fractious decision on my role going forward in the als behind that effort were driven by constituency conference at Springfield sentence for breaching the regulation. party, saying that he would consult best interest of our party and country”. self-interest. He also welcomed any Primary and Junior High School in Programme Development Officer of the Family Health with delegates and key party work- It had been rumoured for weeks that challenge to his post, but emphasised the parish. Services Unit at the Ministry, Dr. Yvonne Munroe, says ers before making a final decision and Shaw would challenge Holness, who has that any such contest should be pur- The leadership challenge will most the Immunization Regulations of 1986 is being enforced, that he would go about the process in a been described by his detractors in the sued with respect. likely take place at the party’s annual in an effort to protect other children, and the commu- “cordial and dignified manner”. party as indecisive and weak. “...Challenge is good. Challenge conference in November. nity at large, from vaccine-preventable diseases. The new school term starts on September 2 and the Ministry of Health official said the directive applies to Chinese Funding Being Sought For Water Projects all schools including nurseries, day-care and early child- KINGSTON, Jamaica is seeking as saying that talks have already central sewerage systems in 16 ship (PPP) arrangements, using the hood centres. Chinese funding to implement a started with the Chinese officials major towns and that these proj- Build, Own, Operate and Transfer Dr. Munroe said that all children, especially those un- number of water and sewerage and that he is optimistic that a deal ects are to be implemented over a (BOOT) approach, to implement der the age of seven, should be adequately immunized projects on the island, according would be reached soon. 10 year period. one or more of the required three New Homes before entry to school and should ideally have been im- to a government statement is- Prime Minister Simpson Miller is Pickersgill said given the lack of potable water treatment plants, munized within the first year of birth or soon after, with sued here. It said that Water, Land, winding up a five-day official visit fiscal space, and the agreement each of which would have a capac- boosters given at intervals. Environment and Climate Change to Beijing and Pickersgill said that with the International Monetary ity of 15 million gallons per day. for Hurricane Dr. Munroe said that parents and principals must be Minister, Robert Pickersgill, said the based on current plans, at least Fund (IMF), there is a limit as to how He said one company has al- cognisant of the penalties that apply to those who are Portia Simpson Miller government, one billion US dollars is required to much the government can borrow ready indicated its preparedness through the National Water Com- increase coverage, reliability and at this time and the Chinese are to invest in the project using the Sandy Victims not found to be in compliance with the Immunization mission (NWC), is looking to partner efficiency of potable water systems aware of this. BOOT system. KINGSTON, Twenty-two families in affected by the hurricane. Regulations of 1986, drafted under the Public Health with China on developing the proj- across the country. He said given these constraints “They have already done their Crooked River, St Mary, who were dis- Minister with responsibility for Act of 1974. ects, worth billions of dollars. He said a further billion dollars the government is proposing to go studies and we are to get back to placed following the passage of Hurri- housing Dr Morais Guy, who spoke at She is appealing to principals to be vigilant in their The statement quoted Pickersgill would be needed to install new the route of Public Private Partner- them,” Pickersgill said. cane Sandy in 2012, have been provided the ceremony, said the units have been admission efforts and adds that if they accept children with new homes by the Government. presented as “grants” to the beneficia- who are inadequately immunized, they will become li- Family members were presented with ries. The dwellings, he outlined, also able for prosecution in a Resident Magistrate’s Court, keys to the 22 new houses as well as let- comprise a living room, kitchen, and for a fine not exceeding J$500 (One Jamaica dollar = Rescue Equipment ters of possession for the units, during bathroom, a solar panel to provide US$0.01 cents) or imprisonment for a term not exceed- DELIGHT HOUSE a ceremony at Annotto Bay High School power, a water tank, a sewage disposal in St Mary on August 23. treatment system, and a lot that allows ing 30 days. Received The 300-square-foot, two-bedroom for future expansion. She warned that the J$500 fine is applicable to ev- KINGSTON, The Jamaica fessionalism to the activities RELIGIOUS SUPPLIES houses were provided through a The occupants have also been pro- ery child and as an example, if there are 20 students in Fire Brigade has received res- that are conducted by mem- partnership initiative involving Food vided with the first full tank of water the institution who are not adequately immunized, the cue tools valued at approxi- bers of the Brigade. For the Poor (FFP), which targeted courtesy of the ministry’s Rapid Re- school would be charged a total of J$10,000.00. persons in the parish deemed worst sponse Unit. mately US$35,000, as part of Expressing gratitude for efforts to boost its operations. the donation, Commissioner More popularly called the Williams said the “top-of-the- ‘jaws of life’, the rescue equip- line” equipment will allow the Yardie Arrested In Upstate New York ment -- manufactured by officers to extricate casualties he United States Immigra- Hurst -- include a combina- from vehicles whenever the tion and Customs En- tion of cutting and spreading need arises. Instructor and T forcement Agency (ICE) tools, stabilisers and rams, representative from Hurst, says special agents from the De- which are used to assist with Paul Felegy, said the firefight- partment of Homeland Security Investigations have arrested a the extrication of casualties ers who were trained to use Jamaican woman for healthcare during an accident. the state-of-the-art equip- fraud, identity theft and unau- The equipment will be locat- ment were appreciative of the thorized use of social security ed at the York Park Fire Station device and eager to learn. numbers. Georgia Bowen, also and will serve the Kingston He said that it will assist known as Georgia Bennett, 38, who resides in Lackawanna and St Andrew Metropolitan them in carrying out their near Buffalo in upstate New Area. They were donated by duties more efficiently. “It York, faces a maximum sen- ABC Electrical Sales. eliminates having an exter- 7E#ARRY4HE,ARGEST3ELECTION tence of 10 years in prison and a Following the handing-over nal power unit and hoses to /F$AYS#ANDLES!ND/THER US$250,000 fine if convicted. at the York Park Fire Station give you more freedom to do According to the criminal 2ELIGIOUS3UPPLIES)N#ANADA complaint, Bowen applied for in Kingston on August 22, your job and do your extrica- Medicaid benefits through the Commissioner Laurie Wil- tion and also have a (quieter) Spiritual Advisor Available By Appointment Only Erie County Department of So- liams disclosed that several atmosphere for better com- cial Services in December 2010. firefighters have received munication,” he said. -ARKHAM2OAD .ORTH/F%GLINTON!VE% Bowen claimed to be a US citizen training to operate the tools. The first batch of 12 firefight- 3CARBOROUGH /NTARIO-*# and used a Social Security num- During that time, Medicaid, a Previously, in August 2010, initiated deportation proceed- ber assigned to another person. federal-state programme, was ICE said Bowen was sentenced ings against Bowen. He noted that they will assist ers who have been trained to 4ELOR In January 2011, Erie County billed for more than US$7,000 in US federal court to two years The proceedings are currently in enhancing the capabilities operate the equipment will, terminated Bowen’s Medicaid for medical services rendered to in prison for identity theft. being litigated before an immigra- of the firefighters as well as over time, train other mem- /PENING(OURS-ONDAYTO3ATURDAYAM PM eligibility. Bowen. Based on that conviction, ICE tion court. bring a certain degree of pro- bers to use the tools PAGE 14 CARIBBEAN GRAPHIC August 28, 2013 August 28, 2013 CARIBBEAN GRAPHIC PAGE 15 Restrictions Placed On Citizenship By Investment Programme ST.GEORGE’S, Grenada, The Gov- were previously rejected by another criminals of other countries be- for at least 14 days after getting their ernment of Grenada has imple- country. “Once that person answers coming citizens of the countries citizenship” he said. mented restrictions surrounding the yes or if we have proof that the ap- allowing them to have a Grenada The Citizenship by Investment Pro- Grenada Citizenship by Investment plicant was turned down by a coun- passport. However, Garraway said gramme is one of the initiatives that Programme. According to Parliamen- try to which we can travel freely, we that in-depth due diligence will be the ruling Keith Mitchell Administra- tary Secretary for Information in the will also reject that person,” Gar- concluded on all applicants and tion believes can bring in millions Office of the Prime Minister, Winston raway said. becoming a citizen will be not an in revenue to the country. However, Garraway, nationals from some coun- Grenada first established an immediate achievement. several organizations and individuals tries will be restricted and some who Economic Citizenship Programme “The due diligence that was lack- have objected to this move including were turned down by other countries in 2001 but rescinded the initiative ing in the previous programme is no Government Senator Raymond Rob- Further Criticisms For St Lucia’s Government will also be turned down by Grenada. due to several challenges includ- longer an issue. No stone will be left erts who described the legislation to CASTRIES, St. Lucia, The main by the police as a smokescreen. any solutions, and did not come to inquests that were supposed to take He said all applicants applying ing abuse by agents and the lack unturned and it will be mandatory for legalizing the programme as “prosti- opposition United Workers Party Chastanet described the radio term with the issues at hand. place. He questioned whether any for citizenship will be asked if they of due diligence which resulted in all applicants to reside in the island tuting” the island’s passport. (UWP) says the decision by St. Lucia and television broadcast of Prime Chastanet said that while Prime attempt is being made to meet with to join the Venezuela-led Bolivar- Minister Anthony on the issue earlier Minister Anthony’s interpretation of the US State Department to discuss period of 2013. Current revenue, at ian Alliance for the Peoples of Our this week as “contradictory and the US’s Leahy Law is correct - -that these matters and called on the Min- First Half EC$221.9 million this year, was 1.3 Dominica’s PM America (ALBA) may be the real misplaced” and that the country is the United States shall not furnish ister of Foreign Affairs Alva Baptiste Improvement per cent more than in 2012. Capital reason why the United States gov- still owed an explanation regard- any assistance to any unit of the to break his silence on the issue. revenue and grants jumped from Hints At Early ernment is denying members of the ing ALBA and PetroCaribe, through security forces of a foreign country The small opposition Lucian For Vincentian EC$4.4 million in 2012 to EC$24.86 local police force from participating which Caribbean countries acquire if the Secretary of State has credible People’s Movement (LPM) has also Economy million this year. Election in training programmes sponsored oil and petroleum products from information that such unit has com- criticised the address accusing KINGSTOWN, St. Vincent, Despite Total expenditure also increased ROSEAU, Dominica, Prime Minister by Washington. Caracas on concessionary terms. mitted a gross violation of human Prime Minister Anthony of using challenges, the economy in St Vin- – by 9.9 per cent.Recurrent expendi- Roosevelt Skerrit has put supporters of UWP leader Allen Chastanet said He said the broadcast by Prime rights- he has been informed that “blame game tactics” and that the cent and the Grenadines improved ture remained “basically stable with the ruling Dominica Labour Party (DLP) that Prime Minister Dr. Kenny Anthony Minister Anthony lacked “sub- their concern is not so much about government “failed to take respon- during the first half of this year. a slight decline” of 0.7 per cent while on notice that if he may be contemplat- had used reports of “judicial killings” stance” and “certainly did not offer the killings, but the inquiries and sibility” for the issue . Prime Minister Dr. Ralph Gonsalves capital revenue showed a significant ing calling a general election ahead of who is also the Finance Minister told change: EC$14.2 million in 2012 and the 2015 constitutional deadline. Parliament that compared to the same EC$41 million in 2013. Skerrit, speaking at an August 20 period of 2012, the country continues The current balance was a deficit of ceremony at Scotts Head said if he to suffer from the impact of the global EC$12 million last year and EC$15.5 is pushed by the opposition, then he Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit Govt Support For LIAT Necessary crisis as well as challenges related to million in 2013 — a 27 per cent would oblige and given them what BASSETERRE, St Kitts, Trade union- and ensure that they become share- of LIAT would impact heavily on the the meltdown of the British American change.According to Gonsalves, the they want, an early general election. and has thrown his support behind Lin- ist Chester Humphrey says it is unfor- holders in what for the region is a vital economies of Caribbean states. Insurance Company (BAICO), natural overall balance remained “roughly The main opposition United Work- ton, who is expected to contest the seat. tunate that the majority of Caribbean transportation link. Asked about St Kitts and Nevis not be- disasters and decisions made by the the same”“I want to emphasis that ers party (UWP) is expected to elect In the 2011 general election, the governments continue to ignore LIAT The leading trade unionist reiterated ing a current shareholder of the regional World Trade Organisation (WTO) in in this area of the recurrent expendi- talk-show host Lennox Linton as its DLP won 12 of the 15 seats. The UWP by refusing to give the regional airline that it is unfair for three treasuries airline, the trade unionist said Basseterre relation to bananas. ture, personal emoluments continue leader when the party meets later this later unsuccessfully contested in the much-needed financial support. (Antigua and Barbuda, Barbados and should address that matter as a priority. He said the total revenue and to rise — 3 per cent more than last year for its annual convention. courts the electoral victories of Prime Humphrey, whose Grenada-based St Vincent and the Grenadines) to be “Get on board and put equity in the grants registered a 10.4 per cent year, and wages, 7.5 per cent more. Former prime minister Edison James Minister Skerrit and his Education trade union TAWU (Technical and Al- “sustaining an institution that is vital to airline, it’s in your best interest. It’s in increase, moving from EC$223.5 mil- I should say that the wages would has already indicated that he will not be Minister Petter Saint Jean on the lied Workers Union) represents some the economies of all of the island states”. your best strategy economic interest lion (One EC dollar = US$0.37 cents) have gone up to the extent that it did contesting the Marigot seat, which he has grounds that they held French pass- LIAT workers, said St Kitts and others Dominica came on board recently. to do so, it will serve your economy,” between January and June 2012 to because of some bullet payments,” represented in Parliament for many years ports at the time of their nominations. need to reverse that hands-off attitude According to Humphrey, the demise is his advice to the St Kitts and Nevis EC$246.87 million during the same he further said. government. Such help would make it easier for LIAT to quickly re-fleet, ac- cording to Humphrey. Chester Humphrey The company is replacing its 20 year old fleet of Dash 8 aircraft with 12 ATR airline of treating them very badly. airplanes, a venture costing the airline A spokesman for the stranded pas- US$100 million. It has so far received sengers reported the following morning two of the new planes. that the group had no idea just when LAWYERS Dissatisfaction with LIAT’s current they would be leaving St Kitts. LIAT’s service was meanwhile being played out customer relations were described as in St Kitts, where an angry group of 29 being sadly lacking. A dentist in the Dominicans stranded from the after- group said his business was suffering noon of August 25 were accusing the because of the delay

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Jamaican Help For Chinese Athletes amaica is willing to help the country’s success, particularly in China train track and track and field, has been greatly assisted Jfield athletes, according to by the nurturing of talents. Prime Minister Portia Simpson She said the offer is a result of the feel the pulse of that city. I just go with Miller. The Prime Minister, who long years of friendship, dating back an open mind. is on the final leg of a five-day some 40 years in terms of diplomatic I’m No Mercenary Says Gayle "It's not easy, landing up in a dress- official visit to China, said that relations. Simpson Miller, who, on Au- ing room on short notice and having to Jamaica has offered 10 sports gust 22, visited the Bird’s Nest Stadium hris Gayle is one of the ture and is growing bigger get acclimatised immediately. I have scholarships to China. The where Usain Bolt sped to Olympic and biggest crowd-pullers in and bigger every day. Test been doing this year after year. And I scholarships, tenable at the GC World Records in the 100 and 200 CTwenty20 leagues across cricket will survive, but you have got used to the whole process. The Foster College, are for sports- metres at the 2008 Games, said the the world but when he is la- have to be realistic and ac- secret is to not put pressure on yourself men, administrators or coaches. sprinter is special to the country. belled a mercenary, he feels cept things as they are," he to fit into the ecosystem. The best way Simpson Miller said China’s develop- “Sports for us is a big thing. When "sad" his numerous performanc- said. "You can come to the to make a mark is by winning matches ment is an important opportunity for we get a world champion, Jamaica ning Bolt. He is very special to us and a She chronicled Jamaica’s success from es over the years for West In- ground for two-and-a-half for the team. Jamaica and other Caribbean countries celebrates. We have had a number of very humble, nice, young man”. the 1948 Olympic Games, and noted dies, including in Test matches, hours knowing that you "The expectations are massive. They and Jamaica is willing to actively boost outstanding athletes, and Usain Bolt is The Prime Minister said in addition that athletes such as Cynthia Thomp- are ignored. will be enthralled for every don't just want runs or sixes from friendly co-operation between Caribbe- one very special to us, and Shelly-Ann to the role GC Foster has played in the son, Merlene Ottey, Herb McKenley, and "I have been giving my all for West minute you spend there. It's Chris Gayle but he has to entertain an countries and China. In announcing Fraser-Pryce is now the fastest woman,” development of Jamaica’s athletics, the Donald Quarrie have long been world Indies for 13 years now," Gayle told become a serious business with bat, ball and in the field. Luckily, the acceptance of the offer, the Prime the Prime Minister said. food eaten on the island as well as the beaters. The Indian Express. "So it's sad when now. You have everyone I love having fun and ensuring that Minister noted that while Jamaica is Of Bolt, she said: “He is very famous, way of life of rural folks contribute to The Jamaican leader is on a visit as people just forget all that I've achieved from movie stars to celebri- the fans and everyone is getting their blessed with naturally gifted athletes, everybody would like to be like light- the development of their talents. guest of Chinese Premier Li Keqiang for the Caribbean and use such deroga- ties coming in and trying money's worth." tory terms. I have scored runs and won to have their own piece of Gayle, who has has caught headlines matches in Test cricket as well. There the pie." during the CPL for his array of sun- are other cricketers too who get brack- Gayle has participated glasses, believes the tournament has a eted in that category. It's unfair but you in several leagues across promising future. "The CPL has a good can't stop tongues from wagging." the world and touched look. So I needed one too. The IPL is Gayle, who has led Jamaica Tallawahs upon the difficulties of obviously bigger than all other leagues to the final of the inaugural edition of the acclimatising. "I have put together. You have so many stars Caribbean Premier League, believes T20 been with (IPL franchise) Royal Chal- so that connect is there," he said. "But playing together. The CPL does have a cricket will continue to thrive. "It's the fu- lengers Bangalore for a few years now it's difficult to just go somewhere and long way to go but we'll get there."

Sabina Park Holdings, the Natalie Neita-Headley Sabina’s entity which manages the facility, Jamaica Tallawahs Emerge Jamaica Says Its had plans afoot to illuminate the Dark Spot ground by the tournament's start, As CPL Inaugural Champs Drug Testing Jamie Stewart, the commercial but a last-minute breakdown in Can Stand Up To director of the Caribbean Premier talks with suppliers Consolidated n the lead-up to the final Scrutiny League (CPL), said a major dis- Energy Partners, doused the CPL's against Jamaica Talla- KINGSTON, Jamaica’s Minister with appointment for organisers has flame of hope. Iwahs, Krishmar Santokie, responsibility for sport Natalie Neita- been the absence of floodlights at "Suddenly we come to Jamaica had had an impressive tour- Headley says the country’s drug testing Sabina Park to host night matches. and we are playing games at 10:00 nament, eventually emerging programme can stand up to scrutiny in The inaugural CPL Twenty20, am. It jars a bit," Stewart said. as the leading wicket-taker the face of threats from the World Anti- consisting of six franchise teams "They got so close... so it was with 16 at an average of 13.68. Doping Agency (WADA). Neita-Head- across the region, has brought disappointing when it didn't hap- The ending to his good run, however, ley’s declaration follows comments from thrilling cricket and party-like en- pen. The JCA (Jamaica Cricket went a little awry. Against Jamaica, the Wada director general David How- tertainment at various venues, but Association) is probably the most in the final, the seamer was called on man urging the Portia Simpson Miller Stewart said lack of lights for the disappointed," he added, while to bowl the 17th over, his last of the government to investigate claims by the Jamaica Tallawahs home matches suggesting the nation could lose match. His last three overs had yield- former executive director of the Jamaica was "a splinter in the foot". the franchise if lights are not ed an economical 11 runs. Jamaica Anti-Doping Commission that its drugs- "If you ask any of us involved in installed for the second edition of needed 26 off 24 with seven wickets testing programme was inadequate. CPL what's been one of the main the Twenty20 event. in hand and Guyana had a sliver of a Renee Anne Shirley had accused disappointments, it is that lights The Jamaican Government has chance at victory, after their batsmen Jamaica’s politicians and administra- could not get up in the end. It's been lambasted for not putting in had managed 128 for 5. stand with Russell at the end taking tors of ignoring her warnings that the like a splinter in the foot of CPL... lights at Sabina Park, either prior Guyana's defence of a middling total his side to victory. positive tests returned by Asafa Powell a splinter we had to deal with," he to the region's staging of the 2007 fell apart in that over. Santokie started Earlier, Jamaica's bowlers did a good and four other athletes were a “disaster” said during a recent Tallawahs' lun- ICC Cricket World Cup or since, with two wides down the leg side, one job of restricting the Guyana batsmen waiting to happen. cheon hosted by Appleton Estate though the country disbursed over of which raced past the wicketkeeper before James Franklin played an ag- “A lot of things are unfortunate, but Rum at the Spanish Court Hotel. US$100 million for its part in host- Denesh Ramdin to the boundary. Two gressive knock of 17 off 9 to take Guyana we have very little control over people The historic venue, nestled in ing the tournament. balls later, he bowled another wide from 108 for 5 in the 19th over to 128 and their personalities,” said Neita- the heart of Kingston, had a de- The under-utilised Trelawny outside off stump, and followed that up for 5. Pacer David Bernard struck in Headley who declined to comment cent turnout in a midweek fixture Multi-purpose Stadium located in with three more down the legside. By successive overs to dismiss opener Wil- directly on Shirley’s comments. before enjoying close to full capac- Florence Hall, on Jamaica's north the time he was done with the 11-ball liam Perkins and Tillakaratne Dilshan, “I think what is important is that the ity crowds for two weekend match coast, and built in time for the over, Santokie had conceded 20 runs, before Lendl Simmons and Ramdin programme can stand up to scrutiny. That dates. Nonetheless, television opening of the 2007 showpiece, is 11 of those in wides. It took Chris Gayle steadied the innings with a third-wicket is what is going to be important and if we potential would have been crippled also without lights. and Andre Russell a mere three more stand of 52. The pair scored the runs in do have shortfalls that we seek to address by the games being started in early Stewart, an Australian, chose his balls to knock off the remaining six runs good time, playing Muttiah Muralitha- them. The sports programme is more im- afternoon instead of during prime words carefully when describing and help Jamaica claim the title. ran with caution but going after Nikita portant than any person or personality.” time. At the launch of this season's the inability of Jamaica to secure Gayle played a steady innings, Miller and Chris Gayle. Writing in this week’s Sports Illustrat- tournament in Barbados in Febru- lights at one of its venues. "It's eschewing risks but hitting the oc- Ramdin smacked a six and a four off ed Shirley chided the Jamaican govern- ary, organisers said one prerequisite surprising," said the CPL official. casional boundary to keep the asking Russell in the 14th but just when their ment for what she deems its failure to for franchise holders would be the "This is the biggest country in rate in check. He watched from the innings seemed to be gathering some mo- seriously deal with doping control. ability to host night games. the (English-speaking) Caribbean, other end as Chadwick Walton lost mentum, Miller had Simmons caught in In an August 22 statement, JADCO Jamaica held a franchise based it has an amazing cricket heritage his wicket after some expansive shots the deep by Sangakkara for 40. A couple said it carried out 504 In-competition on a commitment that, Sabina and (yet) some of these minuscule in the third over and Kumar Sangak- of overs later, Sunil Narine, promoted and 372 Out-of-competition tests in the Park, one of the Caribbean's pre- eastern Caribbean countries have kara brought an end to his stint at the ahead of Sarwan and James Franklin, fell four-year period between May 2009 and mier cricketing venues would be lights in their cricket stadiums and crease with a slog off Barnwell. Gayle for 9. Gayle was awarded the Man-of- July 2013. JADCO says it has also been outfitted with lights. Jamaica doesn't?" finished with a well-paced 47 off 48 the-Match award for his innings, while working closely with WADA. balls, with his 62-run fourth-wicket Santokie was named Man of the Series. PAGE 20 CARIBBEAN GRAPHIC August 28, 2013