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Glenelg Celebrates 25 Years 02 BARNACLE MAY 2019. WWW.THEBARNACLENEWS.COM BARNACLE MAY 2019 31. WWW.THEBARNACLENEWS.COM BARNACLE MAY 2019 03. 04 BARNACLE MAY 2019 News Grenadian cocoa and chocolate producers increased their knowledge about sanitary standards for export

St. George’s, Grenada, vate cocoa beans, thus 15 April 2019 (IICA). With the support of IICA, the cocoa sector of this Caribbean country will continue ensuring that production Through a series of to make progress in adopting good sanitary, trade, and production practices. progresses in keeping workshops offered by with environmental and IICA, the Grenada Choc- health concerns”. olate Company, a small cooperative of cocoa Cocoa and chocolate farmers and chocolate producers affiliated with producers in this Carib- the Grenada Chocolate bean country, was able Company cultivate the to strengthen its capac- crop according to organic ity to meet the required standards, and utilizing sanitary standards for planting, fermentation, trading its products and production processes internationally. that are aimed at reduc- ing the carbon footprint Members of the coop- of the final product - erative increased their chocolate bars. expertise in areas related to compliance standards, The cooperative was food safety certification, established to ensure that and occupational risks small farmers were fairly and security. compensated for their work, while also benefit- Margarita McDonald, ing from the profits of COCOA AND CHOCOLATE PRODUCERS AFFILIATED WITH THE GRENADA CHOCOLATE COMPANY AND IICA STAFF. Manager of the factory, the company. Today they acknowledged that, “This have more than 80 hect- is the first time that the ares under cultivation, staff is participating in our production capacity”. to be strengthened, Derek Institute for Cooperation progress in environmen- with which they hope to an activity of this nature, Charles, National Spe- on Agriculture (IICA), tal management and in position the country as and we thank IICA for Maintaining that there cialist at the Grenada Of- said that, “The Com- streamlining the method a fine and flavor cocoa this opportunity to boost are still areas that need fice of the Inter-American pany should continue to by which farmers culti- producer.

ishes, including Carriacou son and Board of Direc- and Petit Martinique also tors, CEO and Staff of Successful Launch graced the stage, provid- the Spicemas Corpora- ing individuals with a tion hereby expresses first-hand view of what its appreciation to our can be expected on Majes- Sponsors, Stakeholders, of Spicemas 2019 tic Thursday, August 8th. Collaborating Partners, Many young and upcom- Invitees, Masqueraders, The Spicemas Corpora- cultural heritage were ing artistes, including Carnival Queen Contes- tion is quite pleased with put on display, including: reigning and former tants, Calypso and Soca the hosting of what it the traditional Shortknee Junior Calypso Monarchs Artistes, Steel bands, the deems another successful and Viecoux, Fancy Mas presented their winning Royal Grenada Police Launch of its premiere and of course, the Jab Jab, selections; after which the Force and its band, the Cultural event, ‘’Spice- among many others. winners from last year’s Media, Volunteers, Pa- mas’’ 2019. As customary, the Launch competitions and some of trons, Visitors and every- Spicemas was officially began with the invitation our trending entertainers one else who contributed launched on Saturday 4th of the Lord’s blessings performed to the pleasure to the successful launch of May, 2019 at the Kirani through prayer, which of the youthful crowd. ‘’Spicemas 2019’’. James Athletic Stadium was closely followed by welcomed patrons and Sports, Culture & the Arts, What is significant to We look forward to your Car Park, following a pa- the National Anthem, visitors of the mas, follow- Senator the Honourable note, is the massive show continued support and rade which began at Ariza done through the ringing ing which the declaration Norland Cox. of support received from cooperation during this Credit Union’s Car Park of the steel. Chairperson of the start of the season The seven (7) beautiful patrons and visitors at season to enable us make and ended at the Stadium. of the Spicemas Corpora- was done by Minister Queen Contestants repre- Saturday’s event. this year’s Carnival the Many aspects of our rich tion, Ms. Genevieve Gibbs for Youth Development, senting the various par- The Minister, Chairper- best ever!!! WWW.THEBARNACLENEWS.COM BARNACLE MAY 2019 05. News

not new and therefore, also called for a recom- “as most countries face mitment to a number of immense pressures on core tasks as the region PM CALLS FOR GREATER national budgets, declin- pursues the CARICOM ing economic performance Single ICT Space and the and rising public debt, we CARICOM Single Market must optimise the use of and Economy. These tasks financial and human re- include focusing on the REGIONAL COLLABORATION sources through collabora- regional vision for digital tion and pooling.” transformation; commit- Speaking at the Carib- for replicating and dupli- tified critical development The Prime Minister cited ting to meaningful collab- bean Internet Governance cating efforts in each of initiatives, then we must technology as a critical oration and cooperation Forum, organised by the our Caribbean islands and be prepared to prioritise pillar in regional inte- regionally; championing Caribbean Telecommuni- expending already scarce the use of our limited gration. “Technology, if the cause at the national cations Union (CTU) in resources.” resources and make the appropriately used, pro- level; identifying and Trinidad and Tobago this As part of the week-long necessary sacrifices. We vides us with the means prioritising the services to week, Dr. Mitchell noted forum which came on must be prepared to work to fulfill our integration be pursued collectively; that insufficient progress the occasion of the CTU’s together, to pool our lim- aspirations. We can still pledging initial finances has been made toward the 30th anniversary, the ited human and financial achieve all the benefits of to fund implementation at creation of the CARICOM regional organisation resources to achieve our the CARICOM Single ICT the national and regional Single ICT Space. created a futuristic Single development objectives.” Space and the CSME but levels; following the road- Dr. Mitchell called for Market Space and Econ- we must move with pur- map for the CARICOM the elimination of silos to omy dubbed Caribbean Dr. Mitchell sounded a pose and commitment. We Single ICT Space and Grenada’s Prime Min- create a seamless digital FutureScape to showcase warning that “We can- must view investments in removing impediments to ister and Lead Head for space in the region. He the possibilities of life in a not continue to allow our technology as the means the implementation and Science and Technology said, “The elimination digital Caribbean. failure to collaborate to by which we will improve harmonization of policies, in the CARICOM Quasi- of silos results in greater Dr. Mitchell commended result in stagnation and the lives of Caribbean legislation and regula- Cabinet, Dr. the Right efficiency and effective- the CTU for its initiative lost opportunities for citizens. It is the vehicle tions. Honourable Keith Mitch- ness in the use of scarce and called for a greater advancement. We must that ensures that none of The CTU’s Caribbean In- ell wants to see greater human and financial commitment to the digital take charge of our own our people will be left ternet Governance Forum collaboration among resources. In this tech- transformation in the development.” behind.” was held under the theme regional countries in the nological age, there is Caribbean. He added that the concept In his remarks at the – Digital Transformation, area of technology. absolutely no justification He said, “If we have iden- of pooling resources is CTU forum, Dr. Mitchell Do It.

Government Technical Committee Meets with LIAT Delegation

St.George’s, Grenada- advisory committee to LIAT will not only secure Minister for Tourism consider the proposal. local business interests and Civil Aviation Hon. The Minister then invited but also improve their Clarice Modeste Curwen LIAT to the meeting at opportunities for code- who was acting Prime the end of which it was share with major airlines. Minister at the time, agreed in principle that This means LIAT could chaired a meeting on Grenada will participate also facilitates passengers Friday April 26 between in the MRG proposal. particularly in the sum- visiting LIAT officials The Minister is currently mer when the destination and the Government ap- attending the sharehold- does not have some direct pointed Technical Com- ers meeting of LIAT flights from Europe and mittee to consider LIAT’s and more information when North American request for funding. will be given upon her flights reduce frequency. Recently due to financial return. LIAT is request- Attending the meeting challenges, regional air- ing monthly MRG pay- were Minister for Tour- line LIAT asked share- ments over the next nine ism and Civil Aviation holder governments and months to safeguard the Hon. Clarice Modeste destinations of the region company from bankrupt- Curwen, Chair of the to which they fly to sup- cy and place the airline’s Technical Committee port a cash call. Grenada finances on a firm sus- Lyden Ramdhanny, Chair was asked to provide tainable footing. of the Grenada Airlift US$487,000 (approx), According to statistics, Committee Richard Stra- which it promptly did in LIAT accounts for the chan, CEO, Grenada Air- March. Additionally, a single largest annual pas- ports Authority Wendy request came for Mini- senger arrival into Grena- Francette-Williams, LIAT mum Revenue Guaran- da, and the second largest Commercial Manager tees (MRGs) following number of hotel stay-over Audra Walker and LIAT which the government visitors to the destina- Finance Manager Roger appointed a technical tion annually. Support to Inglis. 06 BARNACLE MAY 2019 News Sandals Foundation Teaches Youth about Endangered Species for Earth Day

memorable outing that we can integrate within the classroom,” shared Mr. Jenner James, Princi- pal of Grand Roy Govern- ment School. Last month, the Sandals Foundation celebrated its 10th anniversary with a pledge to double down on its efforts to promote and support sustainable environmental initiatives across the Caribbean. Executive Director of the Sandals Foundation, Heidi Clarke, said “We have made a pledge to the Caribbean which we intend to fulfill. Over the next year and beyond, we will be putting a special emphasis on expanding awareness and fund- ing to engage people in environmental protection and conservation. This STUDENTS OF GRAND ROY GOVERNMENT SCHOOL LEARN ABOUT LEATHERBACK TURTLE NESTING, AT THE BATHWAY includes working with INFORMATION CENTER. schools and educators to integrate marine educa- Pink Gin Beach, Gre- to spread awareness by ens the message and It is our hope that, by turtle and the importance tion in their lesson plans nada (April 22, 2019)- bringing students face Earth Day 2019 theme bringing them in direct of mangroves within our and spearheading hands- The world is facing an to face with endangered ‘Protect our Species’ if contact with the endan- ecosystem. on field trips like these unprecedented rate of species across several is- they are able to see it gered species and ex- “Today’s activities to protected areas.” destruction, reduction lands, educating them on firsthand. plaining the importance were truly enlightening The field trips are also and extinction of plant the threats they face as “The children are the of biodiversity, they will for the children. They taking place in Antigua, and wildlife populations well as conservation and future and they are the have a better understand- learned so much about Barbados, Jamaica, St. as a result of human other measures needed ones who will inherit the ing of the urgency of this the phenomenal leath- Lucia, The Bahamas and activities, and sadly the to protect them. earth so it is very impor- campaign,” Young said. erback turtle that travels Turks and Caicos Islands, Caribbean region has not Bianca Young, Environ- tant that we engage them Here in Grenada, stu- all around the globe but looking at species such been exempt from this. mental Officer at the as early as possible on dents from Grand Roy returns right here to our as hutias, flamingos, In celebration of World Sandals Foundation said how their actions and the Government School were Grenadian shores to lay turtles, iguanas, Bahama Mother Earth Day (April it was important for the actions of people around taken to the Bathway their eggs. Their inter- Parrot, Sea Turtles, Wet- 22), the Sandals Founda- students to go out on the them could negatively af- & Levera Park to learn est and awareness has land Tortoises, bats, boas, tion took up the mantle field trips as it strength- fect plant and animal life. about the leatherback been heightened by this and birds. Communal Extends Services on the Sister cou and the surrounding Grenadine islanders. The Connex ATM will allow both locals and Isle of Carriacou with a Connex ATM visitors of the sister isle chain to have direct ac- The Communal Co-oper- ATM services to not only from the Government of Dowden of the Grenada cess to their monies. The ative Credit Union Lim- the members of its credit Grenada, banking sec- Co-operative Bank Lim- Connex Network brand ited continues to exem- union on the island but tor, stakeholders, sister ited; Mr. Alistaire Phillip has grown in prominence plify its member focus to focus on the growing credit unions. of Grenada Authority for the local credit union and innovative approach Southern business dis- During the proceedings for the Regulations of fraternity and epitomises with the launch of its trict of Tyrell Bay. of the afternoon, remarks Financial Institutions the brand preference. first Connex ATM on the The Official Ribbon were made by Honour- (GARFIN) and Mrs. The Communal con- sister isle, at the Alexis Cutting Ceremony held able Kindra Mathurine- Lydia Courtney-Francis, tinues to provide the Food Stores compound on Thursday April 25th, Stewart, the Minister General Manager of The utmost experience for its located in Tyrell Bay, 2019 at the Alexis Food for Carriacou and Petite Communal. All speakers members and the people Harvey Vale. Commu- Stores Car Park, was Martinique Affairs, highlighted the sig- of Carriacou through the nal has taken the initial attended by a cross sec- Local Governments & nificance of the Connex introduction of this Con- steps towards providing tion of representatives Legal Affairs; Mr. Floyd ATM service for Carria- nex ATM service. WWW.THEBARNACLENEWS.COM BARNACLE MAY 2019 07. 08 BARNACLE MAY 2019 Special Feature

Glenelg Celebrates 25 Years with a Donation to St. Patrick Anglican Primary School

Glenelg celebrates its island scholar and ac- Family gave computers, along with my siblings and we are going for people for a quarter of 25th anniversary with tive sportsman. printers, ipads, a smart- Angus, Sarah and Jason, Gold!”, Affirmed Chair- a century. The two-time a series of activities board and projector — we are committed to man, Dr Michele Friday recipient of the Grenada that give back directly To commemorate his followed by a ceremony continuing the legacy MD FSCAI. Chambers of Commerce to the community that vision, the celebrations at Anglican Church in of great tasting water, People’s Choice Award has dedicated itself to included the official Sauteurs where a beauti- keeping the village of Mt. Locally owned and oper- also unveiled a Docu-Ad the company and the opening of the Dr E.P. ful wreath of flowers was Reuil employed and giv- ated, Glenelg has been to distinguished guests spirit of its late founder, Stan Friday Computer laid on his resting place. ing back to Grenada. Our supplying the nation at Grenada’s idyllic Spice Dr E.P. Stan Friday, who Lab donated to St. customers have been with Natural Spring Island Beach Resort, giv- was a keen agricultural- Patrick Anglican Primary “Glenelg was started by instrumental in bringing Water that has won the ing onlookers a glimpse ist, environmentalist, School, where the Friday my father 25 years and us to our Silver Jubilee, trust of health-conscious of the never-before-seen WWW.THEBARNACLENEWS.COM BARNACLE MAY 2019 09. NewsSpecial Feature

pristine environment surrounding Glenelg’s source.

The compelling and timeless Docu-Ad detailed the company’s journey and highlighted Glenelg’s on-going investment its plant facility, automation of the process of bottling and development in hu- man resources has led to this indigenous brand name that is reliable more to reduce its car- and has with great grammes for youth like The Directors, manage- being the first inter- trustworthy and consis- bon footprint by focus- pleasure, extended Just Sports managed by ment and staff extend nationally recognised tent”, expressed Manag- ing on environmentally its support to NGOs Mr. Lester Smith and the a hearty thank you to Grenadian bottled water. ing Director, Afia Bubb. sustainable practices. and initiatives focused Junior Murray Cricket their valued customers, on nurturing youth in Academy, which allows partners, stakeholders “25 years of Glenelg Glenelg is committed to sports, and cultural children of all ages to and Grenadian people represents resilience! As For the last 25 years, giving back to the nation festivals throughout learn how to play cricket for being apart of their a pioneer in the indus- Glenelg has mobilized of Grenada, who has Grenada and our sister under the guidance of journey as they continue try, a great deal of work a community that has been instrumental in the island Carriacou that Junior Murray, a former to pride themselves on was necessary to con- been able to improve companies growth and keep Grenadian tradi- West Indian cricketer purpose, to hydrate Gre- front adversity, in our their lives through a development over the tion alive. and the first Grenadian nada and encourage its ever-changing business brand loved by the peo- years. Glenelg is a proud to play Test cricket for nation to make healthier climate. Brand Glenelg ple. This year Glenelg partner of a variety of They will continue to the West Indies. choices for a long, fruit- remains a household will endeavour to do initiatives islandwide sponsor positive pro- ful life. 10 BARNACLE MAY 2019 News

The new envoy noted that United States supported and encouraged the single CARICOM urges US to maintain economic space of the CARICOM Single Market and Economy (CSME).

“With this economic inte- duty-free market access gration, we have already seen new opportunities to attract investment and CARICOM Secretary- impact on investment increase economies of General, Ambassador flows, on trade and on scale. We expect to wit- Irwin LaRocque has the financial operations ness an even greater boost expressed CARICOM’s of our economies, not to in trade, as well as an interest in the renewal of mention impeding the increased respect for in- legislation for the exten- flow of remittances sent tellectual property rights sion of the Caribbean Ba- by Caribbean nationals and consumer protection sin Trade Partnership Act living abroad. The US it- regulations.” (CBTPA) and the WTO self has the experience of waiver beyond December being recently blacklisted “We also envision a 2019 to allow continued and would therefore be populace in which every duty-free access to the US now more sensitive to our citizen has the oppor- market. situation,” Secretary-Gen- tunity to realize their eral LaRocque stated. potential, and contribute The Secretary-General to economic, social, and made the case as he The US envoy in her cultural prosperity for accredited the new US remarks lauded the themselves and for their envoy to CARICOM, Her structures of CARICOM society,” the new US Excellency Sarah-Ann integration which have, envoy stated. Lynch, at the Secretariat’s “successfully dismantled Headquarters in George- barriers to fair trade, and She said as the USA town, Guyana on Tuesday. created the formidable strengthens its coopera- He said the Region also Caribbean Court of Jus- tion with the Region, its CARICOM SECRETARY-GENERAL AMBASSADOR IRWIN LAROCQUE GREETS NEW US welcomes greater flows tice.” Caribbean 2020 strategy AMBASSADOR TO CARICOM HE SARAH-ANN LYNCH AT THE SECRETARIAT HEAD- of US investments in QUARTERS IN GEORGETOWN, GUYANA, TUESDAY. provides a framework for Agriculture, Tourism and CARICOM has “im- focusing U.S. interagency Transportation. pressively coordinated efforts on security, diplo- sion in Barbados, and at “As we seek to diversify Action Task Force and the collective approaches to macy, prosperity, energy, Ambassador LaRocque the Eighth Caribbean-US our economies through OECD Global Forum.” education, public health, education, and health. underscored the impor- High-Level Dialogue in services, some of our disaster response, and tance of cooperation in Washington next month. Member States which “Blacklisted jurisdictions development financing,” She lauded the successes clean and renewable ener- have developed their face major reputational Ambassador Lynch said. of the Caribbean Basin gy, and in security amidst He told Ambassador financial services sec- damage which has an ad- She added that the United Security Initiative (CBSI) increasing security threats Lynch that her country tor have been labelled verse effect, demonstrated States is proud to contin- which has boosted the in the current global envi- should now be more as non-cooperative tax by the “de-risking” ue to support the work of capabilities of Caribbean ronment. In that context, sensitive to CARICOM’s jurisdictions. This is so strategies of international CARICOM and envisions law enforcement and he said CARICOM looked concerns about black- despite the fact that the banks resulting in the a Community that “is an security forces to deter forward to collaborating listing by the European countries in question are withdrawal of crucial innovative and competi- violent crime, reduce the with the United States at Union, since the US not designated by the rel- correspondent bank- tive force in the world’s rate of organized crime, the US-Caribbean Secu- recently experienced that evant regulatory authori- ing relationships. This economy.” and curb illicit narcotics rity Cooperation Commis- action itself. ties, such as the Financial development has had an and weapons trafficking.

society that was just, fair our Heads of Government. Take care of matters that are important and prosperous. As the Council tasked under the Revised Treaty “Let us strengthen to “promote the develop- to people – COTED Chair, CARICOM SG ourselves to go for- ment and oversee the ward as a Region at this operation of the CSME” (CARICOM Secretariat, she said Ministers, she added, flagship programme more Forty-Eighth COTED,” the you have a pivotal role to Turkeyen, Greater needed to be strategic, effective. Chairman said. play in ensuring that we Georgetown, Guyana) She was at the time de- deliberate and effective accomplish the goals in Barbados Minister in livering briefing remarks with decisions and imple- It was important, she In his remarks to del- that regard,” he told the the Ministry of Foreign at the opening of the mentation activities of the said, for Ministers to view egates, CARICOM Secre- Meeting. Trade, the Hon. Sandra Forty-Eighth Meeting of CSME. their work under the tary-General, Ambassador Husbands, wants Trade the Council for Trade and umbrella of COTED, not Irwin LaRocque also He also placed empha- Ministers to take action Economic Development The Implementation from the perspective of honed in on the necessity sis on the importance of on matters that will allow (COTED) at the Guyana of the CSME is one of individual Member States, of the COTED to take deci- implementation of deci- the people of the Region Marriott Georgetown. the main issues under but rather what was best sions that impacted the sions. to actively feel the benefit discussion at the two-day for common interest of the people of the Region. of the CARICOM Single Minister Husbands, who Meeting. Delegates will Region. “Implementation cannot Market and Economy chaired the Meeting, told review the agreed imple- “An urgency to complete be a shifting target. We (CSME). delegates that collective mentation plan for the Minister Husbands added the agreed measures and cannot come to meeting thinking, identification CSME and challenges that that this was necessary make the CSME a lived re- after meeting and agree “We need to take care of of common interests and are being encountered, to create the level of ality for our citizens, has to a Plan and not carry certain elements that are unity were necessary to and will also brainstorm economic growth and de- been the hallmark of the forward the work,” he important to our people,” achieve integration goals. priorities for making the velopment and the kind of recent discussions among warned. WWW.THEBARNACLENEWS.COM BARNACLE MAY 2019 11. News CDB APPROVES FINANCING TO IMPROVE CLIMATE RESILIENCE IN SANDY BAY, ST. VINCENT AND THE GRENADINES

The Board of Directors of the Carib- bean Development Bank (CDB) has approved financing of USD13.4 million to the Government of St. Vincent and the Grenadines to enhance resilience of the Sandy Bay and other North Windward communities to coastal hazards and the potential impacts of climate change. BUDGET MARINE

The Sandy Bay Sea Defences Resilience Project aims to reduce the rate of coastal erosion, through the construction of sea defences in sections along the Sandy Bay GRENADA coastline.

Daniel Best, Director of Projects, CDB notes, “This Project will reduce the vulnerability of the Sandy Bay and other North Windward communities to aggres- sive coastal erosion caused by wave ac- tion and storm surges associated with the passing of tropical storms and hurricanes.

The erosion of the Sandy Bay coastline threatens the Windward Highway and the social and economic activities of the surrounding community. The Windward Highway provides the community’s only access to key economic activities, includ- ing the geothermal site currently under development and to popular attractions in the north-eastern section of the coast.”

Key project components include: preparation of a feasibility study in- clusive of an environmental and social would like to congratulate monitoring plan; construction of sea defences along ap- you the Barnacle Newspaper, proximately 730 metres of shoreline, in- cluding stone revetment, retaining walls on its corporate anniversary. and river training, as well as auxiliary works such as green space and pavement construction; May you continue the journey of success engineering and construction-related services; and with pride. The Budget Marine Group project management, monitoring and evaluation. wishes you happiness and many more years of success. The investment is consistent with the Bank’s Disaster Management Strategy and Operational Guidelines, and Climate Re- silience Strategy. This initiative also sup- Budget Marine | Grenada ports the vision of the Government of St. True Blue, St. George Vincent and the Grenadines to improve the quality of life for all of its citizen, as Tel: +1-473-439-1983 outlined in the National Economic and +1-473-418-3933 Social Development Plan (2013-2025). [email protected] Goal 4 of the Plan stresses improving The Caribbean’s physical infrastructure, preserving the Leading Chandlery environment and building resilience to www.budgetmarine.com climate change. 12 BARNACLE MAY 2019 News CDB increases CDB, AFD and EU Strengthen Partnership to disbursements Build Climate Resilience by 20% in 2018

ture, a wider corridor, improved drainage and new pedestrian and bicycle lanes.

In outlining the Bank’s work in 2018, the Director highlighted the increas- ing demand for energy-efficient street lighting across CDB’s BMCs, confirm- ing that in Antigua and Barbuda, and Jamaica, 44,000 street lights have been replaced with energy-efficient light- emitting diode (LED) lights.

Education was also a significant focus area for CDB in 2018, with the Bank VICE-PRESIDENT (OPERATIONS) OF THE CARIBBEAN DEVELOPMENT BANK, DANIEL BEST, DIRECTOR OF PROJ- investing in training for principals, MONICA LA BENNETT (CENTER) AND PHILIPPE LA COGNATA, ATLANTIC REGIONAL ECTS DELIVERS REMARKS AT THE teachers and Ministry officials. DIRECTOR, AGENCE FRANÇAISE DE DÉVELOPPEMENT (RIGHT) SIGN THE FINANCE 2019 ANNUAL NEWS CONFERENCE AGREEMENT. AT LEFT, AMBASSADOR DANIELA TRAMACERE, HEAD OF THE “Now educators across the Region are EUROPEAN UNION DELEGATION TO BARBADOS, THE EASTERN CARIBBEAN, OECS The Caribbean Development Bank better equipped to deliver technical AND CARICOM/CARIFORUM AND CDB SENIOR LEGAL COUNSEL DAVE WAITHE (CDB) disbursed a record USD280 mn and vocational education and train- (SECOND FROM LEFT) LOOK ON. in project funding to its Borrowing ing, special needs education, compe- Member Countries (BMCs) in 2018, a tency-based education and training, 20% increase compared with 2017. psychosocial services, and health and BRIDGETOWN, Barba- supporting climate resil- The additional grant The Bank disbursed USD233 mn in family life education,” said Best. dos – EUR3 million has ience. Several projects funding paves the way 2017 and USD206 mn in 2016. been added to the efforts funded under that facil- for technical assistance He noted that more infrastructure and to create a more a more ity are currently being that can help CDB’s Bor- Speaking at CDB’s Annual News social service investments are planned climate-resilient Carib- implemented around the rowing Member Coun- Conference, the Bank’s Director of for 2019, and provided a snapshot of bean Region. Caribbean. tries (BMCs) overcome Projects, Daniel Best highlighted fac- upcoming interventions. Officials of the Agence Philippe La Cognata, some of the challenges tors contributing to this, in particular Française De Dével- Atlantic Regional Direc- they face when seeking to a CDB-led initiative to improve imple- According to the Director, CDB oppement (AFD), and tor, AFD, said his agency implement climate-resil- mentation at the country level. expects to complete the appraisal of the Caribbean Develop- was looking forward to ient projects, a point La a USD37 mn project to the Govern- ment Bank (CDB) signed strengthening its part- Bennett emphasised dur- “This significant improvement results ment of Suriname for the upgrade and a finance agreement nership with CDB as it ing the signing ceremony. from a combination of two factors. expansion of its electricity system. It which will provide grant pursued the goals of its “It is well known that First is our continued investment in also intends to appraise a USD12 mn funding to facilitate the new 2018-2022 strategy. CDB’s 19 Borrowing the training of public officers to as- project in St Lucia to upgrade the Sir preparation and imple- Under the strategy, new Member Countries are sist our BMCs to implement projects Arthur Lewis Community College and mentation of sustainable, regional policy directions confronted with signifi- faster. Second is the Bank’s ongoing meet special needs education and a climate-resilient infra- have been created, with cant challenges in the de- review of policies and procedures to USD10 mn project to enhance TVET structure projects in the the Atlantic Direction sign and implementation improve our responsiveness,” stated in Haiti. Region. based in Fort-de-France, of projects, due to limited Best. The project will be Martinique covering 13 financial, human and Through the United Kingdom Carib- financed under the territories in the Carib- technical capacity, which He provided a snapshot of the Bank’s bean Infrastructure Partnership Fund, European Union Carib- bean. can stymie sustainable results, outlining key projects, which the Bank is preparing a number of bean Investment Facility “One of our main goals economic growth and were completed or under implementa- infrastructure projects for financing in (EU-CIF). through this geographic limit the competitiveness tion across the Region in 2018. the Eastern Caribbean and Belize. The Monica La Bennett, Vice- reorganisation is to re- of local economies. This plans include road projects in Belize, President (Operations), inforce our partnerships facility creates a pathway The Director noted a road safety proj- Dominica and Grenada and construc- CDB in welcoming the at the local level and to for us to tackle these ect in Belize, which resulted in road tion of a new port in St Vincent and new funding, noted that bring our overseas territo- issues, and will facili- fatalities dropping from an average the Grenadines, representing a com- the agreement built on ries closer to their Carib- tate the preparation and of 33 per year before the project, to a bined funding total of USD96 mn. “longstanding partner- bean neighbours dealing implementation of sus- current average of less than eight per ships between CDB and with similar issues and tainable, climate-resilient year. “These projects and plans demon- both the EU and AFD.” vulnerabilities, specifi- infrastructure projects strate the Bank’s unwavering commit- Nearly three years cally climate change. The within our BMCs, with In addition, he pointed out that more ment to being more responsive to its ago, CDB and the AFD credit line to the CDB particular emphasis on than 100,000 people in Guyana are BMCs while transforming the lives of signed an agreement for alongside the techni- the energy, transporta- now benefitting from a USD44 mn Caribbean people, especially the most a USD33 million credit cal assistance facility tion, and water and road project in West Coast Demerara, vulnerable in our societies,” conclud- facility, which provided perfectly illustrates this sanitation sectors,” said which has provided safer infrastruc- ed Best. financing for projects goal,” stated La Cognata. the Vice-President. WWW.THEBARNACLENEWS.COM BARNACLE MAY 2019 13. NewsIndustry Manufacturing is Still an Important Sector

RONALD THEODORE, CEO - GIDC

The local manufac- jobs and therefore in- turing sector still vestments are encour- has a role to play in aged. The newly re- Grenada’s economic vised incentive regime thrust. So says Ronald also offers attractive Theodore, CEO of the fiscal incentives for Grenada Investment investment within the Development Corpora- manufacturing sector. tion (GIDC) in an inter- view with the Barnacle More than three (3) de- – Grenada’s leading cades ago, the govern- advertising and pro- ment of the day estab- motional publication. lished the Frequente Industrial Park as a Theodore indicated base to develop manu- that while the recent facturing on the island. drive over the last few Today, thirty-four (34) years is to promote the years later, the manu- growth sectors – tour- facturing sector still ism, health & wellness, faces many challenges ICT, agribusiness and as it endeavours to energy – manufactur- make its mark on the ing still remains an economy. The GIDC important sector which CONTINUES ON THE provides a variety of NEXT PAGE 14 BARNACLE MAY 2019 Industry Manufacturing is Still an Important Sector boss agrees that the ation such as the cost ready. are small however, is hopeful that our facilitating investments sector has many issues; of electricity, the size they continue to make existing manufacturing inclusive of facilitating he thinks that there are of our population and Mr. Theodore contin- significant contribu- operations can grow the grant of fiscal in- several factors which the need for manufac- ued by saying “our tions in the area of job and have greater suc- centives and advocat- contribute to this situ- tures to become export manufacturing entities creation”. Theodore cess stories to report in ing for policy changes, the future. He added there is more need for that there are many the sector to grow. potential niche invest- ment opportunities for The GIDC is convinced the sector that can be that manufacturing explored on island. growth lies in the Some of these include ability to break into ex- manufacturing of teas, ternal markets because essential oils, bever- Grenada does not have ages, bamboo prod- the economy of scale ucts (dishes, furniture to successfully grow etc.) and condiments. the sector. “I strongly Theodore encourages believe that our manu- existing and potential facturing operations entrepreneurs to give need to become export consideration to these ready. There are many opportunities. In addi- who are ready how- tion, he reiterated that ever, there is a need for the GIDC through its many others to come investment facilitation on board. Addition- and entrepreneurial ally, there is need for development support technical assistance system is ready to and more hand-holding assist entrepreneurs support. This will within the sector. definitely require a combined effort of all Today, as manufactur- key stakeholders be- ing continues to limp cause GIDC cannot do along economically the it alone.” GIDC CEO was asked this “As an organisa- The CEO concluded tion would you say the interview with that (GIDC) has done this admonition “as it all that it can for the relates to the CSME, manufacturing sector?” there exists opportu- His response was “I nities for increased would say no, because, markets and enhanced for the manufactur- potential for raw ing sector to move, all materials and labour. players have to come We will have to be together; it cannot be strategic as to how we GIDC alone. There are can benefit from this about seventeen (17) arrangement and other key players within the trade agreements for investment generation which we are singed system including GIDC onto. We can reap and all must come rewards if we adopt a together to make things strategic approach to work; we are only one. taking advantage of While we play a role in these treaties.” WWW.THEBARNACLENEWS.COM BARNACLE MAY 2019 15. News Jason deCaires Taylor Recognized For His Outstanding Contribution

and Maca Bana Villas for and in Spain. He travels The World’s First Underwater Sculpture Park in Molinere Bay, Grenada their support in hosting all over the world for his Mr. Taylor and his family work and he is currently during their recent stay in engaged on a project in Ministry of Tourism Grenada. Australia. & Civil Aviation, the At the Sculpture Park, Tourism stakeholders in Grenada Hotel & Tourism visitors are taken to the Grenada have continued Association (GHTA), the area by local tour opera- his good work with addi- Grenada Scuba Divers tors and they can either tional sculptures such as Association (GSDA), the sail, snorkel or dive to the ‘Nutmeg Princess’ and Grenada Underwater experience this stunning the ‘Selfie Statue’. The Sculpture Management and unique experience. GTA hosted a competi- Inc.(GUSMI), and the Tripexperts have rated tion in 2018 to encourage Grenada Arts Council. At this experience as the local talent to create new the dinner, Taylor was number one attraction in sculptures. The winning presented with a special Grenada in 2019 based on submission dubbed “Wet nutmeg designed award online reviews, searches Fete” includes the Car- for his contribution to the and clicks. nival characters Shake- destination’s unique sell- Jason Taylor is famous speare Mas, Wild Indian, ing points. for integrating contempo- Jab Jab, Shortknee and The GTA extends spe- rary art into conservation Vieux Corps. The plan is cial thanks to members with marine life. He has to add these sculptures to of the GHTA namely the continued his artwork in the Underwater Sculpture Coyaba Beach Resort, Mexico, in the Bahamas Park in the coming years. True Blue Bay Resort

JASON DECAIRES TAYLOR RECEIVES AWARD FROM PERMANENT SECRETARY IN THE MINISTRY OF TOURISM AND CIVIL AVIATION ARLENE BUCKMIRE OUTRAM

World-renowned sculptor National Geographic. His Sculpture Park includes Jason deCaires Taylor has concrete sculptures based art installations such as been specially recognized on people, history and Vicissitudes (famously by the Grenada Tour- folklore eventually be- known as the Circle of ism Authority (GTA) for come alive by supporting Children), Grace Reef, the his outstanding work the sustainable growth Lost Correspondent and in creating the World’s of the colorful reefs in the Unstill Life to name first Underwater Sculp- Molinere Bay. a few. ture Park in the island. Subsequently, this park As a gesture of gratitude Between 2006 and 2009, became a marine pro- to Jason Taylor for his Taylor founded the Park tected area thanks to the work, the Grenada Tour- in Grenada which was Government of Grenada’s ism Authority (GTA) listed as one of the Top 25 pledge to preserve 20% hosted a dinner with Wonders of the World by of its coastal waters. The representatives of the 16 BARNACLE MAY 2019. WWW.THEBARNACLENEWS.COM BARNACLE MAY 2019 17. Feature GOUYAVE EASTER REGATTA WAS A BLAST

supporting the people of NLA-BLAST Gouyave and Grenada. You made it possible Gives $25,000 along with the other sponsors for us to bring and More! regatta glory back to our parish after six long Hundreds of years of waiting. We Grenadians and would forever be grateful visitors alike to you.” converged in the The Gouyave Easter parish of St. John, Regatta showcased to celebrate and fourteen (14) locally-built participate in Gouyave work-boats with crews Easter Regatta 2019. from several fishing- The two-day affair on communities around the popular L’Anse Bay Grenada, including in the western parish Woburn, Sauteurs and signalled the return Gouyave, contending of the event after a to become champions six-year absence and on the sea. In the end, was received with utter sailors from Woburn excitement. emerged as the champs- For two days, the bay of-champs in the final was transformed into event of the day. a gateway for music, A release from BLAST partying, sporting events says that NLA-BLAST’s and sailing as many sponsorship of Gouyave of the parishioners the land and even the of the event that will and supporters for gracious that they gave Easter Regatta 2019, showed the visitors the children. For two days, become an annual one the event, his visit to us EC$ 25,000.00 cash is in keeping with true meaning of fun and Gouyave was the fun come 2020. BLAST office yielded and over $5,000.00 in NLA’s commitment frolic. From the rising of capital of Grenada, and Despite the contribution the greatest rewards T-Shirts, Caps and Bags. to supporting sports, the sun on day one to its the organisers have made by the local for this year and with a It was a blessing that culture and nation- setting on day two, there already set their sights corporate community, commitment for the 2020 that BLAST was on our building within the Tri- was a celebration. And on 2020, promising that the Regatta was event as well. side.” Island State of Grenada. to ensure that everything next year’s event will branded NLA-BLAST “ I went to BLAST to ask “We are forever grateful The company said went as planned, far exceed the brilliance Easter Regatta, and them to please sponsor to BLAST for making that in February of this mother nature provided that was BLAST Easter according to Redhead, one of our races, and our dream of returning year, it co-sponsored excellent weather, the Regatta 2019. there is a good reason after my conversation regatta to Gouyave a the Grenada Sailing kind that was suited The local business for that. He said that in with Mr. Simon Wall and reality. We say hats Festival Work-Boat for all the events on community came forward his hunt to find sponsors the team, they were so off to you BLAST for Regatta in the south of land and on the sea and gave good support the island. In addition to be held without any to Elon Redhead and to its title sponsorship difficulty. his R & A Promotions of the Gouyave Easter The people of Gouyave team, the group that was Regatta, NLA-BLAST represented themselves responsible for wooing plans to support a in a most dignified way. the corporate sector to Gouyave All-Women The event was free provide support towards Sailing Team – an of any major incident, the reviving of the event. initiative geared towards but was over-running The Barnacle visited empowering women with pulsating and the Regatta, and on the within the community. infecting music and second day, interviewed The NLA-BLAST very competitive events Redhead who highly assures all Grenadians both in the sea and praised the business and the general public on land. The regatta community for the that they would continue brought out the young, support given, and for to support community and the not so young; seeing their vision of R initiatives like the people who love the & A Promotions, for the Gouyave Easter Regatta sea and those who love restoring and developing 2019 in the future. 18 BARNACLE MAY 2019 SANDALS RESORTS IS NAMED AS A UK SUPERBRAND FOR THE 11TH CONSECUTIVE YEAR Sandals Resorts highly rated by the British public in the latest annual ranking of the UK’s strongest consumer brands

Pink Gin Beach, Grena- ability and distinction. Ad- da- April 8, 2019- On April ditionally, a range of both 8, 2019, Superbrands short and long-term factors revealed that luxury influence voting by indi- Caribbean hotel brand viduals, from the brand’s Sandals Resorts had current profile to its latest been awarded Consumer marketing activities and Superbrands status for new product and service 2019. developments, giving a ho- listic picture of how brands The Consumer Super- are currently perceived. brands survey has been tracking the perception of a In addition to the British wide-range of brands in the public vote, which was UK since 1995. This year’s weighted to reflect the survey featured 1,596 com- breadth of opinion across panies across 78 different the whole country, all categories, ranging from brands awarded Super- ‘Automotive Products’ to brand status were also ‘Vitamins & Supplements’. highly rated by an objective Only the most highly-re- and voluntary council of garded from each category senior industry experts to are awarded Superbrand provide a secondary quality status. The research control mechanism. Ste- process, managed by The phen Cheliotis, CEO of The Centre for Brand Analy- Centre for Brand Analysis sis (TCBA) and Dynata, (TCBA) and Chairman of follows a voting process Superbrands comments: involving a national repre- “UK consumers have a sentative sample of 2,500 rich, abundant choice of UK consumers. brands for almost every- thing they might wish to Sandals Resorts is one of purchase. The commercial just nine household name success of a given brand is travel companies identi- therefore highly correlated fied as a 2019 Consumer to consumer sentiment, Superbrand including perception and desirability. Hilton Hotels & Resorts, Being highly-regarded and Marriott Hotels & Resorts, deemed a Superbrand Premier Inn, Holiday Inn, by the public is an impor- Travelodge, Centre Parcs, tant indicator of a brand’s Radisson Hotels and market strength, competi- Crowne Plaza. Managing tive position and prospects. Director of Unique Vaca- As we enter increasingly tions UK Ltd., representa- unsettled times, possess- tives of Sandals Resorts in ing a strong Superbrand the UK and Europe, Karl provides businesses with a Thompson, commented: vital and valuable asset.” “We are extremely proud that our Sandals Resorts a testament to our innova- Brands do not pay or apply the strongest brands in voters were asked to judge For more information on brand has maintained the tive product and strong to be considered - in order each category, all the key brands against the three the UK Superbrands, coveted Superbrands sta- brand values that we strive to provide a broad review players in each sector core factors inherent in a please visit: tus for another year. This is to continually build on.” of the market and identify need to be voted on. All Superbrand: quality, reli- www.superbrands.uk.com. WWW.THEBARNACLENEWS.COM BARNACLE MAY 2019 19. NewsToursim Small Hotels Training Participants Ready to Improve Carriacou’s Tourism Experience

GTA Hosts Hospitality Training in Carriacou

Participants in the Gov- ernment of Grenada’s Small Hotel’s Training Programme are eager to improve the visitor ex- perience in Carriacou and Petite Martinique after receiving their certificates recently. A short ceremony was held at the Carriacou Multipurpose Centre to recognize the comple- tion of training in Cus- tomer Service Excel- lence and Supervisory Management. The training seminars were part of the Govern- ment Small Hotels Pro- gramme administered through the Ministry of Tourism and Civil GROUP PHOTO-SMALL HOTELS TRAINING PARTICIPANTS WITH GTA CEO PATRICIA MAHER (FRONT ROW, MIDDLE- YELLOW JACKET) Aviation and the Gre- nada Tourism Authority (GTA) in partnership with the Grenada Hotel a lot from the role plays Therefore, your role as Petite Martinique and office skills, housekeep- She said “Visitors are & Tourism Association and information given. frontline personnel is we expect you to treat ing and digital market- looking for experiences (GHTA) and executed We can now deliver bet- key to ensuring that this visitors in a way that ing. Training is being and the GTA is actively by local company AJ ter experiences.” tri-island nation re- will have them coming conducted by GTA marketing the many Business Solutions. It is CEO of the GTA Patri- mains a choice destina- back again and again.” officers with a focus on special things to see aimed at enhancing the cia Maher thanked the tion.” In addition, the GTA practical skills learning. and do in Carriacou visibility and viability participants for invest- Permanent Secretary in is hosting a weeklong Ms. Maher conducted and Petite Martinique. of the sector. One of the ing their time in the the Ministry of Carria- Hospitality training the introduction to the The secret weapon to participants completing training. She said, “ cou and Petite Mar- course in Carriacou training on Monday growth in the sector the supervisory man- Visitors say our people tinique Affairs Rholda from April 8-12 at the giving a background is the elevated visitor agement training Shaula are the main reasons Quamina addressed Multipurpose Centre. on Tourism, trends, experience they receive Nanni expressed her why they enjoy coming the participants saying, Over 20 participants and the unique sell- once they get there and gratitude for the train- to Pure Grenada, the “You are now ambassa- registered for the train- ing points of Carriacou this is in the hands of ing saying, “ We learnt Spice of the Caribbean. dors for Carriacou and ing and it covers front & Petite Martinique. the people.” 20 BARNACLE MAY 2019 Tourism Barbados Travel Agents and Media Get To Know Pure Grenada, the Spice of the Caribbean

yachting and stayover Tourism industry representatives from the three-island nation met with key trade in 2018 (528,077) was also highlighted. In partners to share latest industry news and developments during evening reception addition, Maher con- firmed that the first quarter stayover visitor numbers from January to March 2019 (45,151) were 5.11% ahead of the previous year’s strong performance. Marketing Manager, Francine Stewart delved into the details of the tri island desti- nation’s unique traits from Carriacou’s boat building tradition to the world’s first Underwa- ter Sculpture Park. With 2019 being the CTO’s official year of festivals, she highlighted the an- nual calendar of events that draw visitors from Barbados including the Billfish Tournament in January, the Chocolate Festival in May and the annual SpiceMas carnival in August. Ms. Stewart also announced the line-up of artists for the newly formed Gre- nada Music Festival in Quarantine Point from TEAM GRENADA IN BARBADOS- FROM LEFT TO RIGHT: JALIL MOORE, KALINAGO BEACH RESORT; MARIA BENNETTE, POINT SALINES HOTEL; MARIE FIELDEN, TRUE BLUE BAY RESORT; PATRICIA MAHER, CEO GTA; SHANAI ST. BERNARD, MARKETING EXECUTIVE GTA; FRANCINE STEW- June 7 – 9, 2019 which ART, MARKETING MANAGER, GTA; NICKI KING, ST. JAMES TRAVEL AND TOURS AND NASHA BAILEY, SANDALS GRENADA RESORT & SPA. includes headliners Keri Hilson, Freddie Jackson and Ky-mani ST. GEORGE’S, GRE- on Thursday April 25, Association (BHTA), of the GTA, Patricia Martinique unique as a Marley. NADA – April 29, 2019 2019. The GTA along William Griffith, CEO of Maher, started off the destination. GTA Marketing Ex- – The Grenada Tour- with hotel partners and the Barbados Tourism evening by saying to Ms. Maher also high- ecutive, Shanai St. ism Authority (GTA), tour operators were on Marketing Inc. (BTMI), the gathering, “We are lighted to the media, Bernard, drew busi- hosted a successful hand for an evening of Soni Kessuram, Chair- blessed to be represent- the importance of ness cards to select destination marketing food, drink and enter- man of Intimate Hotels ing the naturally beauti- Barbados to regional winners for prizes at reception in Barbados tainment by Grenadian of Barbados and John- ful, Caribbean region tourism as it was the True Blue Bay Resort, for the first time since born Leigh Phillips son Johnrose, Commu- where we have so many second largest Carib- Kalinago, Point Salines 2016. A large contin- followed by an in depth nications Specialist of similarities in culture, bean source market Hotel, Sandals Grenada gent of travel agents presentation on the the Caribbean Tourism heritage, food and mu- for Grenada in 2018. and St. James Travel & and media turned out unique selling points of Organization (CTO) sic.” She said the eve- Grenada’s overall Tours. Both Ms. Stew- for the Pure Grenada, the destination. came out in support of ning would be a show- double-digit growth art and Ms. St. Bernard Spice of the Carib- Senator Rudy Grant, their neighbouring tour- case of what makes the performance of the made appearances at bean promotion at the CEO of the Barbados ism colleagues. tri-island state of Grena- destination in total visi- Television and radio Savannah Beach Hotel Hotel and Tourism Chief Executive Officer da, Carriacou and Petite tor arrivals for cruise, stations on Thursday. WWW.THEBARNACLENEWS.COM BARNACLE MAY 2019 21. NewsDisaster Preparedness Family Preparations

Prepare for hazards that Cross. Find out what spot outside your home plan. 4 Have your family learn 3 days. Assemble a di‑ could affect your area type of disasters could for an emergency, 1 Post emergency tele‑ basic safety measures, saster supplies kit. Store with a family disaster occur and how you such as fire, and a phone numbers by the such as CPR and first these supplies in sturdy, plan. Where will your should respond. Learn place away from your phone. aid; how to use a fire easy‑to‑carry contain‑ family be when disaster your community’s warn‑ neighborhood in case extinguisher; and how ers, such as backpacks strikes? They could be ing signals and evacua‑ you can’t return home. 2 Install safety features and when to turn off or duffle bags. Keep at work, school or in the tion plans. Assess your Choose an out‑of‑parish in your house, such as water, gas and electricity important documents in car. How will you find risks and identify ways friend as your “family smoke alarms and fire in your home. a waterproof container. each other? Will you to make your home and check‑in contact” for extinguishers. Keep a smaller disaster know if your children property more secure. everyone to call if the 5 Teach children how supplies kit in the trunk are safe? Disaster may family gets separated. 3 Inspect your home for and when to call 911 or of your car. force you to evacu- II Meet with your family Discuss what you would potential hazards (items your local Emergency ate your neighborhood to create a disaster do if advised to evacu‑ that can move, fall, number. IV Practice and main- or confine you to your plan. Discuss your plan ate. break or catch fire) and tain your plan. Ensure home. What would you with your family. Pick correct them. 6 Keep enough supplies your family knows meet‑ do if basic services— two places to meet: a III Implement your in your home for at least ing places, phone num‑ water, electricity or tele- bers and safety rules. phones—were cut off? Conduct drills. Test your smoke alarms monthly and change the batteries STEPS TO TAKE at least once each year. Test and recharge your I Gather information fire extinguisher(s) about hazards. Contact according to manufac‑ the Weather Service of‑ turer’s instructions. Re‑ fice, emergency man‑ place stored water and agement office, and Red food every 6 months.

You and your family supply of 72 hours should need to be prepared be provided. At least one should a hurricane blanket and one sleeping strike. All family mem- bag will also be needed A Family Disaster Plan for each person in hur‑ bers must become aware of the Family’s ricane shelters. Disaster Plan. For Hur- ricanes, plan for the Tools and supplies following: flooded. Damages to it for 10 minutes. Tools Needed could contents of the house. include: To take precautionary Injuries to your family. Food measures as aired on Prevention of waterborne Brooms, Mops, Wrench‑ radio and published in and/or food-borne diseas‑ For Hurricane, 3 days es, Screw Drivers, Pliers this magazine & else‑ es. Only non-perishable supply should be on and Hammers. where. To identify official food should be eaten and hand. Non-perishable shelter(s) that your family boiled water used. Proper foods (canned, pre- Supplies could include: might use if and when storage and disposal of cooked requiring mini‑ your family must be all body waste (urine and mum heat and water, Plastic Tape, Plastic evacuated. These could stool). dehydrated etc). Special Bags, Large Fresh Bins, be the home of a family foods for infants, pets Soap, Infant Supplies, member or friend. For Family Disaster Plan and other family mem‑ Pet Supplies, Bleach First Aid Service. For bers requiring special (for sewage treatment), non-perishable foods Family Disaster Plan diets should also be Matches, Paper Plates, such as canned foods. should include details on provided. Plastic Spoons, Knives, Special medicines and the following elements Forks and Flares. sight glasses. For sanita‑ for survival: Water, Food, First Aid tion and sanitation sup‑ First Aid, Clothing and Special Items plies. For water supply, A way to safely get out your family should also Bedding, Tools and Sup‑ First Aid kits should be storage and availability. of every room in your plan how to prevent fires. plies and Special Items. on hand with a member Manually operated can To control children and house. To call the Fire of the family available of opener, Portable bat‑ pets during and after a Department. To do First For Floods make a plan Water performing first aid. ter operated radio, sight hurricane from exposing Aid on injured persons. for the following: glasses and critical medi‑ themselves to injuries Where to meet outside of One gallon per person Clothing and Bedding cine. Fire extinguisher and/or water borne dis‑ your house. Where the Evacuation of your family, per day should always be with dry chemical, Flash eases. water hose and fire ex‑ if needed, First Aid and available. For Hurricane Complete change of Light with spare battery tinguisher will be stored. CPR service. Shelter, if preparedness, 72 hours sleeping and dry cloth‑ and bulb and Battery or For fire and explosions, How to quickly attempt to needed. Preventing the supply should be on ing will be needed. For spring operated clock or your family should plan: put out the fire. Of course building from becoming hand. To purify water boil hurricane preparedness a watch. 22 BARNACLE MAY 2019 BE PREPARED FOR HURRICANE SEASON

Before a Storm: ) Make a disaster plan and ensure everyone is familiar with it. ) Store water, non-perishable food and prescription medication. Remember basic emergency supplies such as batteries, a first aid kit and flashlights. ) Trim overhanging trees. If trees near power lines are unsafe to trim, call Grenlec at 237 for assistance or advice. ) Safely remove or relocate all electrical equipment and appliances from locations where they can get wet. ) Ensure your generator has a switch to prevent feeding electricity to Grenlec’s lines. ) Know where your electrical panel is in the event that you need to turn off the power. ) Install surge protectors to safeguard your electrical devices against intermittent surges and outages.

When a Storm is Approaching: After the Storm: ) Ensure all electrical devices are unplugged and take off the ) Be alert and listen to the media for official instructions. main switch. This will reduce the potential for damage or fire. ) Use flashlights in the dark; do not use candles. ) Charge mobile phones and extra batteries fully. ) Assume all wires are energised and keep away from them. ) Turn off air-conditioning units. Avoid water that is in contact with electricity poles and lines. ) Set your refrigerator to the coldest temperature to help ) If your home has sustained floor or water damage, and you perishables last longer. Food will stay frozen between 36 and can safely get to the main breaker or fuse box, turn off the 48 hours in a fully loaded freezer and 24 hours in a half filled power. one. Try not to open the doors unless absolutely necessary. ) If appliances and electronics get wet, allow them to dry properly and check with your electrician before using them During a Storm: again. ) Be mindful that you may lose power. ) Have a licensed electrician check your home for damage before restoring power. ) If the power goes off, unplug your refrigerator. ) Report damaged electrical poles and wires to Grenlec. Call ) Avoid using a corded telephone or any electrical appliance. 237, report to nearest office or Grenlec crew members. ) Remain in a safe location.

Grenlec has a Top Priority Power Restoration Plan: After emergencies, the company will first restore power to critical facilities such as hospitals, police and fire departments, water supply pumps and other emergency facilities. Electricity will then be restored to commercial centers followed by largest outage areas, then smaller outage areas. This methodical approach ensures that the community’s highest-priority needs are met as Follow us on soon as possible. www.grenlec.com WWW.THEBARNACLENEWS.COM BARNACLE MAY 2019 23. NewsInterview Q&A: Continuous Struggle for the Caribbean to be Heard in Climate Change Discussions

By Desmond Brown cal coral reefs will be countries, some real and level of attention lost at a 2 °C tempera- heavy rollers—the to climate change also I know Dominica, es- GEORGETOWN (IPS) ture increase. United States, Russia, changes? pecially post Hurricane - In recent years Carib- Kuwait and Saudi Ara- Maria, are really work- bean Community (CARI- Dr. Douglas Slater, As- bia—who resisted that. DS: It is my feeling, ing assiduously to build COM) countries have sistant Secretary Gen- We will continue and based on my observa- the first climate-resilient experienced escalated eral at the CARICOM there will be other op- tion over the years, that country probably in the climate change impacts Secretariat, told IPS that portunities. In fact, there the political parties in world. That augers well from hurricanes, tropi- they have been working is a meeting in May of the region understand for the region. We are cal storms and other closely with the Alli- this year where we’ll the impact that climate hoping whatever we can weather-related events ance of Small Island continue to push. change can cause on gain from that experi- thanks to global warm- States grouping. “The us and in general are ence can be disseminat- ing of 1.0 ° Celsius (C) CARICOM SIDS group- IPS: Were there any oth- strongly supportive. So, ed in the entire region. above pre-industrial ing is considered a very er tangible outcomes? it’s not a major issue. levels. And it has had important link and we It might just be degrees I am particularly con- adverse effects on are really leaders in the DS: We did get some of emphasis or so, but cerned about some in- particularly vulnerable SIDS movement,” he language that will en- I don’t think there’s a dividual member states countries and communi- said. courage parties to work challenge there. I think of CARICOM. Such as, DR. DOUGLAS SLATER, ties. towards what we want. it is clear to all of our for example, Haiti. I ASSISTANT SECRETARY He said that at last year’s GENERAL AT THE There is also the issue political leaders that cli- [bring up] Haiti because CARICOM countries and 24th Conference of the CARIBBEAN COMMUNITY of the Talanoa Dialogue, mate change is a reality of land degradation and other small island and Parties (COP24) of the (CARICOM) SECRETARIAT, which was decided and it can devastate our its impact, which we low-lying coastal devel- United Nations Frame- SAYS THE REGION from the previous COP sustainability, especially are dealing with now. oping states have long work Convention on Cli- NEEDS TO RECOGNISE Presidency—Fiji. The economic sustainability. We hope that Haiti can been calling for limiting mate Change (UNFCCC), THE IMPORTANCE OF word suggests working adjust to understanding the increase in aver- the region had been able IMPLEMENTING SOME together in an inclusive In my opinion, it doesn’t the need for reforesta- age global temperatures to ensure, to some ex- OF THE MEASURES cooperative way to en- matter which admin- tion because that is a AS RECOMMENDED to below 1.5 °C above tent, that the procedures BY TECHNICAL sure that a lot of issues, istration is there, the resilience measure. pre-industrial levels by for the implementation INSTITUTIONS THAT WILL including the Nationally policy should be aimed the end of the century of the Paris Climate HELP TO BUILD CLIMATE Determined Contribu- at addressing resilience I think if our individual in order to avoid the Agreement were clearly RESILIENCE. CREDIT: tions, are adjusted to to climate change and I member states can work worst impacts of climate outlined. DESMOND BROWN/IPS meet the times. That had think by and large that with the various min- change. some challenges being has been happening. istries and the regional Excerpts of the interview accepted wholesale too, institutions and we can Regional countries have follow: but I think it is correct to IPS: What major chal- mobilise the resources, also noted with grave warming to below 2 say that Parties acknowl- lenges remain for indi- that is the big challenge. concern the findings of Inter Press Service °C. We insisted that it edged what was hap- vidual countries in the the Intergovernmen- (IPS): How is the CARI- should be no more than pening and gave some region or as a collective We know in general tal Panel on Climate COM region doing with 1.5°C. Now, it might commitment to increase of SIDS? what we need to do. Change (IPCC) Special its climate change fight? sound like they are the ambition to reduce There’s a willingness to Report on Global Warm- close, but the differ- greenhouse gases. DS: I think we need to do it, the challenge is ing of 1.5 °C. The report DS: Starting from COP21 ences are so significant, recognise the impor- having the resources to. noted that climate-relat- in France, certain deci- especially as it relates But it is a continuing tance of implementing ed risks for natural and sions were made. The to us. struggle and we have to some of the measures We have some excellent human systems includ- region thought that [at keep sounding our small as recommended by our institutions like CDEMA ing health, livelihoods, COP24] we needed to I must say that we had but powerful voices technical institutions [Caribbean Disaster food security, water ensure that the proce- a hard task convincing because climate change that will help to build Emergency Manage- supply, human security dures for the imple- them to accept the lan- is existential to us. resilience. Let us take ment Agency] which and economic growth mentation of the Paris guage of the findings of Already, coming out of hurricanes, for example. really is on the ball, are significantly higher Climate Agreement and the IPCC. In fact, major- the hurricane season in One of the reasons why but they need resources at an increased global the modalities were ity of the parties sup- 2017, we have had first- you get significant dam- sometimes to respond to warming of 1.5 °C than clearly elucidated and ported the findings and hand experience of what age is that the building some of the challenges. at the present warming outlined. To some extent the actions to respond to can happen to us and codes that we have been levels of 1 °C above pre- I would say that that it. But there were some we don’t want a repeat using need updating. We are working with industrial levels. was achieved. major players [who did of that. I think if we do that it some international not] and because we will build a more resil- organisations and some Particularly worrisome Another issue that we work on consensus, it IPS: Given the political ient region. I think the other international for small island devel- took [to COP24] and couldn’t find its way cycle in the Caribbean message is there, but the development partners to oping states (SIDS) is lobbied hard for, was a into the outcome docu- where you could have implementation takes see how we can pull that the finding that 70 to 90 response to the IPCC 1.5 ment in a forceful way a change in administra- some time due to a lack together. But it’s a work percent of tropical coral study. that was supportive of tion every five years or of resources. in progress. reefs will be lost at a 1.5 what we wanted. less, do you find that °C temperature increase The world is already when an administra- We have been working *Interview edited for and 99 percent of tropi- looking to limit global There were four main tion changes the drive on that. clarity. 24 BARNACLE MAY 2019 News

educate youth nation- wide about the benefits of renewable energy.

Renewables to Become “With our partners at CYEN we will run a Solar Challenge in every Carib- bean country to educate young people about the benefits of renewable the Norm for the Caribbean energy for their communi- ties,” Ellsmoor told IPS.

By Desmond Brown been heavily reliant on “The economic and imported fossils fuels, re- environmental conditions (IPS)- Jamaica and other sulting in CO2 emissions for the Caribbean are very Small Island Developing and high electricity prices specific to the region and States (SIDS) are embrac- that are up to four times often information coming ing renewable energy higher than the United from outside the region as part of their plans to States. does not represent that. become decarbonised in Launching this challenge the coming decades. Caribbean nations are also in Guyana is particularly vulnerable to hurricanes important as the country The Prime Minister of and extreme weather. Re- starts its journey into Jamaica, Andrew Holness, newable energy increases petroleum, and we want has committed the island islands’ resilience—stabi- to show that the best nation to transitioning lising electricity supply opportunity is to invest to 50 percent renewable in the wake of natural these new funds into the energy by 2030. disasters. sustainable development of the economy, and re- “I believe that we can do “We emit negligible green- newable energy is central better. Jamaica has sun- house gases but when the to that,” he said. shine all year round and impact comes we are most strong winds in certain impacted,” Una May Gor- The Guyana Solar Chal- parts of the island,” Hol- don, Jamaica’s Director for lenge is open to young ness said. Climate Change, told IPS. people between 12 and A WIND FARM IN CURACAO. CARIBBEAN NATIONS SUCH AS JAMAICA ARE THE 26 years of age. Competi- Solar Head of State MOST VULNERABLE TO THE EFFECTS OF CLIMATE CHANGE AND MANY ARE “The prime minister tors are asked to harness (SHOS), a nonprofit EMBRACING RENEWABLE ENERGY. CREDIT: DESMOND BROWN/IPS believes in what we are their creative energies (in that helps world leaders doing. He believes that re- any form such as a song/ become green leaders by newable energy has a role video, art installation, installing solar panels on and a place in the Jamaica performance piece, viral government buildings, energy mix. A commit- meme, sculpture) towards has been assisting Jamaica ment has been made for raising awareness about and other Caribbean coun- transformation. renewable energy, specifi- tries with their renewable cally its potential to de- energy transition. “We are building the liver long-term economic resilience of the country. benefits, reduce harmful James Ellsmoor, the We have to transform a environmental impacts, group’s Director and Co- number of our produc- and increase energy secu- Founder, said they part- tion processes and the rity and independence for nered with the Jamaica’s only way to do that is Guyana. Winning projects government to install and with renewables,” Gordon will demonstrate creativ- commission a state-of-the- added. ity and an ability to edu- art solar photovoltaic (PV) cate the public about the array at Jamaica House— SHOS believes the re- specific benefits of solar the Office of the Prime gion’s youth can play a energy for Guyana. Minister. vital role in the climate change fight and has Sandra Britton, Renew- “Following similar instal- also conducted a solar able Energy Liaison at lations by the President challenge in partner- Guyana’s Department of of the Maldives and ship with Jamaica-based Environment said she’s Governor-General of Saint THE INSTALLATION OF THE STATE-OF-THE-ART SOLAR PHOTOVOLTAIC (PV) youth groups, which happy that young people Lucia, Jamaica’s promi- ARRAY AT JAMAICA HOUSE—THE OFFICE OF THE PRIME MINISTER. invited young people are now taking the initia- nent adoption of solar, COURTESY: SOLAR HEAD OF STATE from across the island to tive to share the concept sets an example for other create innovative commu- of renewable energy and nations around the world lar installation on his of- energy company is totally the right direction. nications projects to tell to promote it as Guyana that renewable energy can fice as emblematic of the in agreement. So, I believe their communities about transitions to a green make a global impact,” clean energy technologies that by 2030, Jamaica will “We do have to look at the benefits of renewable economy. Ellsmoor told IPS. that must be deployed be producing more than our indigenous sources— energy. by Caribbean nations to 50 percent of its electric- the wind, the sun—it “We have developed the “While island nations decarbonise economies, ity from renewables.” shows good leadership On the heels of a success- Green State Development such as Jamaica are the reduce regional fossil fuel for the Office of the Prime ful programme in Jamaica, Strategy, which will be most vulnerable to the use, and combat climate Peter Ruddock, manager Minister to be outfitted SHOS is collaborating rolled out shortly, and effects of climate change, change. of renewable energy and with solar panels, which with the Caribbean Youth within the strategy it is this project is a reminder energy efficiency at the will reduce their con- Environment Network envisioned that Guyana that they are also leading “I have directed the state-owned Petroleum sumption,” Ruddock said. (CYEN) to launch the will try to move towards in finding solutions.” government to increase Corporation of Jamaica, Due to a historic lack of Guyana Solar Challenge— 100 percent renewable our target from 30 percent hailed the prime minis- diversification of energy a national competition energy by 2040,” Britton Holness heralded the so- to 50 percent, and our ter’s decision as a step in resources, Jamaica has in Guyana to engage and said. WWW.THEBARNACLENEWS.COM BARNACLE MAY 2019 25. News

tion and awareness, with the implementation Jackson believes more of projects by the Minis- Youth Bridge the Gap Between attention should be giv- try of Agriculture. en to ensuring adequate and appropriate infra- “They are dealing with structure and housing how to sustainably har- that can withstand, as vest water so that it can Climate Change and Climate far as possible, the perils be utilised for farming of climate change. and other domestic pur- poses,” Harmon said. Guyana is plagued by Awareness in Guyana poorly-maintained “In the period of drainage and sea de- drought, we are now fence infrastructure. looking at the question of utilisation of wells.” The low coastal plain which houses the capital In December 2017, the Georgetown, and where Guyana Government and a large percentage of the Government of the the population resides, Federative Republic of is below sea level and Brazil signed a technical at high risk of flood- cooperation agreement ing. “With the effects of for the implementation climate change becom- of a project to reduce ing even more present the impact of drought in through intensifying the Upper Takatu-Upper natural disasters, more Essequibo, Region 9 of should be done to pre- Guyana. pare this region for what seems to be inevitable,” Harmon said the agree- Jackson said. ment was established to mitigate the historical “We can also ensure that impact of droughts in there are early warning the Upper Takutu-Upper systems and more accu- Essequibo region and its rate forecasts – informa- implementation has so tion that can be passed far resulted in the drill- on to farmers through ing of eight wells that simple technology.” are now providing year- round potable water to In addition to being the indigenous peoples prone to flooding, Guy- in the south Rupununi. MEMBERS OF CARIBBEAN YOUTH ENVIRONMENT NETWORK (CYEN) GUYANA CHAPTER. CYEN IS ana is also affected by ON A DRIVE TO EMPOWER YOUTH TO ADDRESS BIG ISSUES, LIKE CLIMATE CHANGE, FACING THEIR drought. In its quest to bridge the GENERATION. CREDIT: DESMOND BROWN/IPS gap between climate Joseph Harmon, Minis- change and climate ter of State in the Min- awareness, Jackson said By Desmond Brown recognised the work be- resilience. “We have also been istry of the Presidency CEYN is hampered by ing done by this chapter engaging in a series of of Guyana, says drought limited availability of (IPS) - A group of of CYEN and has asked As far as capacity is panel discussions, in an and flooding have prov- financial resources, youngsters in the Carib- us to join with them this concerned, last year, effort to inform and edu- en to be a double-edged particularly for long bean who promote envi- year in facilitating their CYEN was approved by cate young people on sword, especially for the term projects that could ronmental protection in climate change aware- YOUNGO, the Children the Sustainable Develop- country’s farmers. ensure sustainability. the region is on a drive ness in schools around and Youth constitu- ment Goals,” Jackson to empower other youth Guyana,” Jackson told ency to United Nations said. “Some people might Additionally, she said to address some of the IPS. Framework Convention find it difficult to appre- quite often, urgent need big issues facing their on Climate Change, to “The last talk would ciate that in a country for climate action is generation. “We believe this partner- undertake a Conference have been on Goal 13 like Guyana, a part of hampered by the effects ship to be one step in of Youth in the countries (Climate Action). Based the tropical rainforest, not always being glaring National Coordinator the direction of ensuring where CYEN operates. on the feedback of these that you can still have to the public eye. of Caribbean Youth that young people play CYEN’s website reflects activities, we have portions of this land Environment Network an active role in climate a presence in Antigua recognised that young which have drought,” “So, the challenge is (CYEN), Kiefer Jackson, action and ensure non- and Barbuda, Barbados, people in Guyana, have Harmon told IPS. making climate seem says the organisation governmental organisa- Saint Vincent and the robust and innovative real in the context of day has been working to tion and government Grenadines, and Saint ideas and we have been “But I can say to you to day life in the Carib- gather the youth per- partnership for the bet- Lucia, among others. working on creating a that in the south Ru- bean,” Jackson said. spective, build capacity terment of our people.” platform for them to pununi . . . we do have at a grassroots level and Jackson added that the showcase their ideas or some portions of that “Hurricane season is fill the gaps that would Jackson said CYEN Guy- activity was used to as- projects that guarantee land that for a part of the once a year. Sea level have been missed by ana has been offering sist in further building the strengthening resil- year they have drought, rise is slow and almost government initiatives young people experien- the current participatory ience and adaptive ca- and at other times they unnoticeable. We try or plans. tial learning opportu- environmental aware- pacity to climate change have flooding.” to identify indica- nities and internships ness programmes for in Guyana.” tors which can catch “The Ministry of overseas which help young citizens of Guy- He said government has people’s attention, and Presidency’s Office of to build the country’s ana. In addition to facilitat- taken steps to address which are personal as Climate Change has capacity for climate ing larger scale educa- the problem of flooding well as immediate.” 26 BARNACLE MAY 2019 WWW.THEBARNACLENEWS.COM BARNACLE MAY 2019 27. NewsHealth

An opportunity to add momentum to all efforts to implement the WHO’s first global health sector strategy on viral hepatitis for 2016-2021 and help Member States achieve the final goal Eliminate Hepatitis

WHAT IS HEPATITIS? causes ongoing inflamma- tion that can range from Hepatitis refers to an mild to severe, often hin- inflammatory condition dering liver function. It’s of the liver. It’s com- three times more common monly caused by a viral in women than in men. infection, but there are other possible causes of COMMON SYMPTOMS hepatitis. These include OF HEPATITIS autoimmune hepatitis and hepatitis that occurs as a If you have infectious secondary result of medi- forms of hepatitis that are cations, drugs, toxins, and chronic, like hepatitis B alcohol. Autoimmune and C, you may not have hepatitis is a disease that symptoms in the begin- occurs when your body ning. Symptoms may not makes antibodies against occur until the damage your liver tissue. affects liver function.

Your liver is located in Signs and symptoms of the right upper area of acute hepatitis appear your abdomen. It performs quickly. They include: many critical functions that affect metabolism • fatigue throughout your body, • flu-like symptoms including: • dark urine that they have hepatitis. ted by consuming food or infections in the United States. However, cases of • pale stool • bile production, water contaminated by fe- States. Approximately 2.7 hepatitis E have been re- • abdominal pain which is essential to Treatment options vary ces from a person infected to 3.9 million Americans ported in the Middle East, • loss of appetite digestion depending on which type with hepatitis A. are currently living with Asia, Central America, • unexplained weight • filtering of toxins of hepatitis you have. You a chronic form of this and Africa, according to loss from your body can prevent some forms Hepatitis B infection. the CDC. • yellow skin and eyes, • excretion of bilirubin of hepatitis through im- Hepatitis B is transmitted which may be signs of (a product of broken- munizations and lifestyle through contact with in- Hepatitis D CAUSES OF NONINFEC- jaundice down red blood precautions. fectious body fluids, such Also called delta hepati- TIOUS HEPATITIS cells), cholesterol, as blood, vaginal secre- tis, hepatitis D is a serious Chronic hepatitis devel- hormones, and drugs THE 5 TYPES OF VIRAL tions, or semen, contain- liver disease caused by Alcohol and other toxins ops slowly, so these signs • breakdown of carbo- HEPATITIS ing the hepatitis B virus the hepatitis D virus Excessive alcohol con- and symptoms may be too hydrates, fats, and (HBV). Injection drug use, (HDV). HDV is contracted sumption can cause liver subtle to notice. proteins Viral infections of the having sex with an in- through direct contact damage and inflamma- • activation of en- liver that are classified as fected partner, or sharing with infected blood. tion. This is sometimes HOW HEPATITIS IS zymes, which are hepatitis include hepatitis razors with an infected Hepatitis D is a rare form referred to as alcoholic DIAGNOSED specialized proteins A, B, C, D, and E. A dif- person increase your risk of hepatitis that only oc- hepatitis. The alcohol essential to body ferent virus is responsible of getting hepatitis B. curs in conjunction with directly injures the cells History and physical functions for each type of virally hepatitis B infection. The of your liver. Over time, exam • storage of glycogen (a transmitted hepatitis. It’s estimated by the CDC hepatitis D virus can’t it can cause permanent To diagnose hepatitis, first form of sugar), miner- that 1.2 million people in multiply without the damage and lead to liver your doctor will take your als, and vitamins (A, Hepatitis A is always an the United States and 350 presence of hepatitis B. failure and cirrhosis, a history to determine any D, E, and K) acute, short-term dis- million people worldwide It’s very uncommon in the thickening and scarring of risk factors you may have • synthesis of blood ease, while hepatitis B, live with this chronic United States. the liver. for infectious or noninfec- proteins, such as C, and D are most likely disease. tious hepatitis. albumin to become ongoing and Hepatitis E Other toxic causes of • synthesis of clotting chronic. Hepatitis E is Hepatitis C Hepatitis E is a water- hepatitis include overuse During a physical exami- factors usually acute but can be Hepatitis C comes from borne disease caused or overdose of medica- nation, your doctor may particularly dangerous in the hepatitis C virus by the hepatitis E virus tions and exposure to press down gently on your According to the Centers pregnant women. (HCV). Hepatitis C is (HEV). Hepatitis E is poisons. abdomen to see if there’s for Disease Control and transmitted through direct mainly found in areas pain or tenderness. Your Prevention (CDC), ap- Hepatitis A contact with infected with poor sanitation and Autoimmune system doctor may also feel to see proximately 4.4 million Hepatitis A is caused body fluids, typically typically results from response if your liver is enlarged. If Americans are currently by an infection with the through injection drug ingesting fecal matter that In some cases, the im- your skin or eyes are living with chronic hepa- hepatitis A virus (HAV). use and sexual contact. contaminates the water mune system mistakes the titis B and C. Many more This type of hepatitis is HCV is among the most supply. This disease is liver as a harmful object CONTINUES ON THE people don’t even know most commonly transmit- common bloodborne viral uncommon in the United and begins to attack it. It NEXT PAGE 28 BARNACLE MAY 2019 Health

Hepatitis B, C, and D contract- ed through contaminated blood can be prevented by:

• not sharing drug needles Eliminate Hepatitis • not sharing razors • not using someone else’s toothbrush yellow, your doctor will note Treatment options are deter- • not touching spilled blood this during the exam. mined by which type of hepa- titis you have and whether the Hepatitis B and C can also Liver function tests infection is acute or chronic. be contracted through sexual Liver function tests use blood intercourse and intimate sexual samples to determine how Hepatitis A contact. Practicing safe sex efficiently your liver works. Hepatitis A usually doesn’t by using condoms and dental Abnormal results of these tests require treatment because it’s a dams can help decrease the may be the first indication that short-term illness. Bed rest may risk of infection. there is a problem, especially if be recommended if symptoms you don’t show any signs on a cause a great deal of discom- Vaccines physical exam of liver dis- fort. If you experience vomiting The use of vaccines is an im- ease. High liver enzyme levels or diarrhea, follow your doc- portant key to preventing hepa- may indicate that your liver is tor’s orders for hydration and titis. Vaccinations are available stressed, damaged, or not func- nutrition. to prevent the development of tioning properly. hepatitis A and B. Experts are The hepatitis A vaccine is currently developing vaccines Other blood tests available to prevent this in- against hepatitis C. A vaccina- If your liver function tests are fection. Most children begin tion for hepatitis E exists in abnormal, your doctor will vaccination between ages 12 China, but it isn’t available in likely order other blood tests to and 18 months. It’s a series of the United States. detect the source of the prob- two vaccines. Vaccination for lem. These tests can check for hepatitis A is also available for COMPLICATIONS OF HEPA- the viruses that cause hepatitis. adults and can be combined TITIS They can also be used to check with the hepatitis B vaccine. for antibodies that are common Chronic hepatitis B or C can of- in conditions like autoimmune Hepatitis B ten lead to more serious health hepatitis. Acute hepatitis B doesn’t re- problems. Because the virus quire specific treatment. affects the liver, people with Ultrasound chronic hepatitis B or C are at An abdominal ultrasound uses Chronic hepatitis B is treated risk for: ultrasound waves to create with antiviral medications. an image of the organs within This form of treatment can • chronic liver disease your abdomen. This test allows be costly because it must be • cirrhosis your doctor to take a close at continued for several months • liver cancer your liver and nearby organs. It or years. Treatment for chronic can reveal: hepatitis B also requires regu- When your liver stops func- lar medical evaluations and tioning normally, liver failure • fluid in your abdomen monitoring to determine if the nisone or budesonide, are Hepatitis D can occur. Complications of • liver damage or enlarge- virus is responding to treat- extremely important in the No antiviral medications exist liver failure include: ment ment. early treatment of autoimmune for the treatment of hepatitis • liver tumors hepatitis. They’re effective D at this time. According to a • bleeding disorders • abnormalities of your gall- Hepatitis B can be prevented in about 80 percent of people 2013 study, a drug called alpha • a buildup of fluid in your bladder with vaccination. The CDC with this condition. abdomen, known as ascites recommends hepatitis B vac- interferon can be used to treat hepatitis D, but it only shows • increased blood pressure Sometimes the pancreas shows cinations for all newborns. The Azothioprine (Imuran), a drug improvement in about 25 to 30 in portal veins that enter up on ultrasound images as series of three vaccines is typi- that suppresses the immune percent of people. your liver, known as portal well. This can be a useful test cally completed over the first system, is often included in hypertension in determining the cause of six months of childhood. The treatment. It can be used with Hepatitis D can be prevented • kidney failure your abnormal liver function. vaccine is also recommended or without steroids. • hepatic encephalopathy, for all healthcare and medical by getting the vaccination for hepatitis B, as infection with which can involve fatigue, Liver biopsy personnel. Other immune suppressing hepatitis B is necessary for memory loss, and dimin- A liver biopsy is an invasive drugs like mycophenolate hepatitis D to develop. ished mental abilities due procedure that involves your Hepatitis C (CellCept), tacrolimus (Prograf) to the buildup of toxins, doctor taking a sample of tis- Antiviral medications are used and cyclosporine (Neoral) can Hepatitis E like ammonia, that affect sue from your liver. It can be to treat both acute and chronic also be used as alternatives to Currently, no specific medical brain function done through your skin with a forms of hepatitis C. People azathioprine for treatment. therapies are available to treat • hepatocellular carcinoma, needle and doesn’t require sur- who develop chronic hepatitis hepatitis E. Because the infec- which is a form of liver gery. Typically, an ultrasound C are typically treated with a TIPS TO PREVENT HEPATITIS tion is often acute, it typically cancer is used to guide your doctor combination of antiviral drug resolves on its own. People • death when taking the biopsy sample. therapies. They may also need Hygiene further testing to determine the with this type of infection are Practicing good hygiene is one often advised to get adequate People with chronic hepati- This test allows your doctor best form of treatment. key way to avoid contracting rest, drink plenty of fluids, get tis B and C are encouraged to to determine how infection or hepatitis A and E. If you’re enough nutrients, and avoid avoid alcohol because it can inflammation has affected your People who develop cirrhosis traveling to a developing coun- alcohol. However, pregnant accelerate liver disease and liver. It can also be used to (scarring of the liver) or liver try, you should avoid: women who develop this infec- failure. Certain supplements sample any areas in your liver disease as a result of chronic tion require close monitoring and medications can also af- that appear abnormal. hepatitis C may be candidates • local water fect liver function. If you have for a liver transplant. and care. • ice chronic hepatitis B or C, check HOW HEPATITIS IS TREATED • raw or undercooked shell- with your doctor before taking Currently, there is no vaccina- Autoimmune hepatitis fish and oysters any new medications. tion for hepatitis C. Corticosteroids, like pred- • raw fruit and vegetables WWW.THEBARNACLENEWS.COM BARNACLE MAY 2019 29. NewsComics ANIMAL CRACKERS ANIMAL BIZARRO BABY BLUES BABY B. C. 9 TO 9 TO 5 BEETLE BAILEY BLONDIE DENNIS THE MENACE BOUND AND BOUND GAGGED 30 BARNACLE MAY 2019 Comics MOTHER GOOSE & GRIMM GOOSE MOTHER BLISS WIZARD OF ID WIZARD OF

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