CANADIAN SUPERBILT SHUTTERS AND BLINDS Providing smart motorized Window Coverings from Hunter Douglas, Altex/SunProject Provider of Hardwood Flooring. Visit our Showroom at 1571 The Queensway, Etobicoke, Ontario Beautifying homes one window at a time through light control and energy efficiency. John Persaud, CEO B: (416) 201-0109 • C: (416) 239 2863 • [email protected] • www.superbilt.com KEEPING ALIVE THE TIES THAT BIND NOW IN OUR 37TH YEAR: 1983 - 2020 Vol. 37 • No 21• July 22, 2020 • Tel: 905-738-5005 • 312 Brownridge Dr. Thornhill, ON L4J 5X1 • indocaribbeanworld.com • [email protected] OAS calls for peaceful transition of power Georgetown – Members of the Organisation of the Ameri- The OAS event yesterday saw speaker after speaker calling can States yesterday called on the APNU+AFC coalition and on the APNU+AFC coalition to concede, and to allow the de facto President David Granger administration to allow a will of the people to be recognised. Present at the meeting peaceful transition of power in Guyana. The OAS also noted were two de facto APNU+AFC ministers, Attorney General, INSURANCE the process is still to be completed as results are still pending, Basil Williams, and Minister of Foreign Affairs Dr Karen and that the declaration by the GECOM Chair will be recog- Cummings. nised once it is in accordance with the law. While not originally scheduled to speak, Williams main- The OAS members made tained no declaration of a winner has been made, and the rule these concerns known at a spe- of law is being respected in Guyana. cially convened meeting of the Williams also told the Permanent Council the Caribbean organisation’s Permanent Coun- See Page 8: Golding grades cil following a request by Secre- tary General Luis Almagro. Back Paul Ram in March, the OAS mounted a Life & Investment Broker mission for Guyana’s general MONEY FREEDOM INC. elections, and afterwards, when it observed the recount of votes. That the Permanent Council met signals the international dis- repute that has befallen Guyana’s David Granger elections is cause for concern by democracies elsewhere. Guyana’s elections has been plagued with highly question- able practices, with evidence emerging of a failed attempt by the District Four Returning Officer, Clairmont Mingo, to rig Also offered: *Non Medical & Mortgage the vote count, and then fabrications of the final results by the Insurance *No Load Funds *No Penalty RESP Chief Election Officer, Keith Lowenfield. *Critical Illness *Universal Life *Dental & Drug Plans *Disability. (E&O) Up to last week, Lowenfield was still defying instructions First Lady of the Republic of Suriname Melissa Santokhi-Seenacherry and her partner, President Companies represented: Assumption, Blue from GECOM Chair Claudette Singh to submit a report based Cross, BMO, Canada, CPP, Empire, Equitable, on the finalised and validated vote recount. of the Republic of Suriname Chandrikpersad San- Foresters, Industrial Alliance, ivari, Manulife, tokhi, were married on July 19, 2020. Many well- RBC, Sunlife. www.omesh.com PAGE 1 COMMENTARY wishers greeted the couple via social media with Instant quote online: www.moneyfreedom.ca posts that said, “Congratulations and good speed”, 1.866.PAULRAM Tel: 416.414.2204 and “I wish you the best life with us”. It was a hectic week for the newlyweds, with Melissa sworn in as APNU+AFC’s quest a lawyer, and her husband sworn in as President of the Republic of Suriname. The First Lady has indicated she plans to combine her career as a for power in Guyana lawyer with her new, national leadership role. By Dwarka Lakhan he relentless quest for power in Guyana by the Santokhi leads Suriname APNU+AFC coalition is putting Guyana at risk. In Paramaribo, Suriname – Leader of Suriname’s Pro- spite of the imposition of sanctions by the US on of- gressive Reform Party Chandrikpersad Santokhi was Sajad Gulamali Tficials responsible for the failure to declare the results of the elected this nation’s new President on July 13, replacing country’s March 2 elections, and the threat of additional sanc- former military strongman Desi Bouterse whose Na- tions by other countries such as Britain, the caretaker coalition tional Democratic Party lost its parliamentary majority government has continued to delay ceding power by exploiting following the May 25 general election. spurious judicial mechanisms. Former rebel leader Ronnie Brunswijk, head of the • Auto • Homes/Condo Although it was widely expected that the David Granger ad- General Liberation and Development Party, was elected ministration would refuse to surrender power without a fight, Vice-President. Both events took place on July 13, during • Motor Homes • Tenants its actions following the decisions of the Caribbean Court of the first sitting of the Parliament since the polls. •Contractors• General Liability Justice and the Guyana Court of Appeal on the validity of the Santokhi’s VHP and Brunswijk’s ABOP parties are • Mortgage • Travel • Group vote recount are not only despotic and despicable, but more part of the coalition that includes the National Party of • Term/Whole Life so, a complete disrespect for the will of the people of Guyana. Suriname, and the Pertjajah Luhur. Their coalition con- • Coverage for Uber Driver trols 33 of the 51 seats in the parliament. Throughout the process, the courts have been used as pawns • Disability/Critical Illness to delay the transition of power. What is more unimaginable is Both Santokhi and Brunswijk were elected with- that supposedly professional members of the legal community out opposition. The extraordinary meeting was led by • Health/Dental 6640 Finch Ave West have been willing to risk their reputations to fight or support Brunswijk, who later transferred a ceremonial hammer • Commercial/Business & More what is seen in the eyes of the world as illegal actions in their to vice-president of the National Assembly, Dew Shar- Phone: 416-383-0901 quest to sustain what now appears to be a despotic regime. man. Fax: 416-383-0903 416-825-1219 The election was supervised by Krishna Mathoera, In similar vein, politicians directly involved in the failure to Email: [email protected] www.omesh.com See Page 8: Santokhi takes See Page 9: APNU+AFC’s grip www.InsurewiseInc.com 1446 Queen St. W. Toronto Open 7 Days from 10 am to 10 pm N (1/2 Block East of Lansdowne, Ali’s Roti Shop North side, W. of Dufferin) W E 1446 Queen St. W. S Lansdowne Lodge West Only HALAL Meat Served Queen St. * Eat In or Take Out * We also Cater Close Ave Jamieson ALI’S ROTI Specialising in West Indian Dishes - Trinidad Style Cooking Tel: 416-532-7701 Advance Selling System • House matching services • Mass email to prospective Buyers • Targeted Social Media Advertising • 3-D virtual tours • Floor plans • Live streaming • Electronic Signature • We take all precautions $1,150,000 $949,000 Bungaloft Modern as Daybreak Approx. 3,200 sq ft with 6 wshrms + finished Grand dble door entry to opn/cpt foyer & living bsmnt. Features include a main floor master bdrm room with 20’ ceiling. A mn flr office, fam. room with high ceilings & tall windows, walk-in closet & with firepl. and large opn/cpt kitch. and private din. SOLD large separate shwr. There are 3 additional bdrms area. 4 bdrms with 3 full wshrms on the upr level on the upper floor & a huge sitting area. The bsmnt & the bsmt is nicely finished, all open concept with is finished with 3 bdrms and separate entrance. furnace located to the corner. It’s yours to discover. $939,900 $839,900 Be The First Lady Classic Beauty Accent of Value. Located in beautiful Scarborough. A bargain! 4 bedrooms! Features include hard- Hop, Skip & Jump to school. This impressive home wood floors, large kitchen, garage and a pre- features 4 bdrms, Mst bdrm with full ensuite, com- mium lot. Located in one of North Etobicoke’s best bined lvng & dng room, opn/cpt fam. room and a neighbourhood. Call today. bsmnt apt. Upgrades with quartz counter, laminate & hardwood floors & stone driveway. Smart Buy! $559,900 $489,900 Young Condo Awaits You Super Sharp Condo I love heights. Perched above TO’s skyline, it’s a Exquisitely modern with dark laminates, quartz counters, love nest. I am sprawling with 2 lge bdrms & off. flush mount LED lights, spacious master bedroom with so you can work from home. Gourmet kitchen Romeo & Juliet balcony, washroom with soaker tub, a fully equipped for meal prep. Enjoy swim in pool second bedroom with large closet and gate security. or cuddle in open balcony. Take me! I’m yours! SOLD $499,900 $589,900 Something Affordable This Home Needs Work Bring your pocket book. Lovely 2 level town home If you are handy, then this is a bargain. Many build- with a fenced backyard, manicured courtyard, 3 ers are rebuilding in the area. With some handy bedrooms, laminate floors, and a finish base- work, this diamond in the rough can become a ment. Includes fridge, stove, washer, dryer, built-in gleaming gem. It’s in a prime location. Act fast. dishwasher. A rare find. 2 indocaribbeanworld.com | july 22, 2020 CANADA DENTISTRY Virus hits 2020 Canadian immigration levels DR. NAR DALJEET mid ongoing border restrictions, travel-related health Refugee resettlement – which delivered around 150,000 fears, and the global economic downturn caused by newcomers to Canada in the last five years, and has been a key DR. NIKHIL DALJEET COVID-19, Canada can expect immigration levels to source of pride for the federal Liberals – has stopped entirely. Abe down sharply in 2020, a new report from RBC said. There were also 45 percent fewer students entering on study Ask us about our: The disruption will reverberate across the economy, given visas in March, and fall enrolments are likely to be down sharply Canada’s reliance on immigration for labour-force growth and amid travel restrictions and a broad, possibly permanent shift to • Dental Implants (from to offset its aging demographic, the bank’s analysts predicted.