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Ambulances For Guyana

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On September 25, the City of Richmond Hill presented the Guyana Burn And Health Care Charitable Foundation with two ambulances. The ambulances will be shipped to Guyana for

use by the countrys Ministry of Health, towards the further improvement of local health care. Photographer Shiva Naraine was on hand to capture the presentation by Richmond Hill City officials

to the Burn and Health Care Foundations President Harry Harakh. Guyanas Consul General Sattie Sawh was also present to accept the ambulances on behalf of the Government and People of Guyana.

Jamaica Wins Caribbeans Leading Destination Award

PROVIDENCIALES, Turks and Caicos Some of the brightest stars in regional tourism shared top honours when the leading travel brands from across the Caribbean and the Americas were showcased at a World Travel Awards (WTA) ceremony hosted at Beaches Turks and Caicos Resort Villages and Spa on September 14. VIPs, senior tourism figures, and international media from over 30 nations congregated at the WTAs Caribbean and The Americas Ceremony 2012, part of an awards programme hailed as the Oscars of the travel industry. Jamaica bagged the top award of Caribbeans Leading Destination, acknowledging its continuing rise up the global tourism order and enhancing its status as the country to beat in regional tourism. Other nations that shone at the event included St Lucia, which won the coveted title of Caribbeans Leading Honeymoon Destination and Coco Reef Resort in Tobago, which picked up Caribbeans Leading Hotel. Sir Richard Bransons Necker Island in the British Virgin Islands was voted Caribbean Leading Private Island. Buccaneer Bay Spa & Resort (St Vincent) edged ahead of The Hotel Chocolat (St Lucia), Hotel Riu Palace Bavaro (Dominican Republic),The Magdalena Grand Beach Resort (Tobago) and Cofresi Palm Beach and Spa Resort (Dominican Republic) to win Caribbeans Leading New Hotel. The WTA awards programme highlights and rewards those travel brands that have made the greatest contribution to the industry over the past year. Gordon Butch Stewart, Chairman of Sandals Resorts International, said: We are honored to receive the highest number of awards in Sandals Resorts history. We always strive for excellence, and continue to invest in our product so that each year we can be proud to say we are the

Caribbeans Leading Hotel Brand. Reigning Miss Bahamas, Anastagia Pierre, co-hosted the show with American actor and comedian Walt Willey. Leading Caribbean vocalists, including Shawn Campbell and Elroy Simmons, performed at the event, which was supported by the Turks and Caicos Tourist Board and Scotiabank.

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September 25, 2012

New Grannys Place Now Open For Business

Summer may be over, but the heats still on at the newly opened Grannys Place Jamaican restaurant, located at 2365 Lakeshore Rd. W. in Bronte, Oaklville. The restaurant, which opened in June, serves a variety of Jamaican food seven days a week including jerk chicken, curry goat, roti, breakfast dishes and seafood. Owner Hyacinth Phillips, a 79-yearold mother of three, with 16 grandchildren and seven great-grand-children, says business is growing at what she describes as a fairly good rate for a new store. Phillips also owns two other Grannys Place restaurants, located at 2545 Hurontario St., Mississauga and 9 Robert St., Hamilton. People would come to the Mississauga store and say why dont you open in Oakville, so I decided to give it a try, she said. Originally from Frankfield, Clarendon, Jamaica, Phillips came to Canada in 1965, worked for Canada Customs and opened the Mississauga restaurant when she retired 16 years ago. Son Cedric Wade is the manager. I always did a lot of cooking and was chief chef at the Mississauga restaurant up to two years ago, she said. Nowadays her whole family helps out including Cedrics wife and children. Everybody puts in their share and everybody calls me Granny, she said. Roti has quickly become her bestselling item she said particularly amongst the mainstream members of her clientele, which is a mix of Canadians and Caribbean nationals. As for opening any more restaurants, Phillips responded with an emphatic No way. No more restaurants. This is enough, she said. Grannys Place is open Monday to Thursday from 10 am. to 8 pm., Friday and Saturday 10 am. to 9 pm. and Sunday 11 am. to 7 pm.

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Eusi Kwayanas Toronto Visit

Eusi Kwayana, formerly named Sydney King, is scheduled to visit Toronto during September 27 to October 6, 2012, as a guest of The Committee to Assist Buxton/Friendship (COTAB), which has been operating here since 2000. He will be featured at events sponsored by COTAB, the Caribbean Studies Program of the University of Toronto, and the Canada - Guyana Forum. On Friday Sept. 28, from 6 9 PM Mr. Kwayana will host a Book Signing at A Different Booklist (746 Bathurst, Toronto). Two days later, on Sunday Sept. 30th, from 5 8 PM he will be featured at a Lecture & MixN Mingle session (St. John the Divine Anglican Church, 885 Scarborough Golf Club Rd). His Canadian visit will wrap up with a Friday, Oct. 5th, (6 9:30 PM ) Lecture at the University of Toronto (Wilson Hall, 1016, New College, 40 Willcocks St.). Kwayanas Books and publications will be on sale at each event; although only his new Walter Rodney: His Last Days and Campaigns will be on available at the Book Signing. Kwayana was born in April 4, 1925 at Lusignan, Guyana and his family moved to Buxton when he was quite young. He became one of Guyanas most popular, and controversial political activists, making his entry into the field at the village level during the 1940s. He joined George Younge,

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Eusi Kwayana Martin Stephenson, John Abrams, Sam Persaud, Sultan Khan and Jules Perreira in the Ratepayers Association in marshaling the fight against Bookers Estates Limited over a canal at back of the village, called the right of away, through which the estates transported cane. Kwayana has authored several books, booklets, monographs and articles. His best known works are Next Witness, Scars of Bondage, Guyana: No Guilty Race, Buxton in Print and Memory and Morning After. He also wrote the lyrics of the party songs of the PPP, PNC and WPA. Kwayana retired from parliament in 2002 and migrated in June of that year San Diego, California. He last visited Toronto in 2001 to attend the funeral of his nieces husband.

Sasha is a former Miss West Indian Canadian Pageant contestant 2011, and a WI Canadian WebTV host. She is currently studying at the University of Guelph Humber pursuing an Undergraduate Degree and Diploma in Media Studies with an emphasis in Public Relations.

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September 25, 2012

Gallery Owner Helps Promote Caribbean Artists

Every sole proprietor knows the challenges involved in launching a successful business. When the business is retail and a specialty-type of store rather than one offering consumable products, there are even greater challenges to overcome. And when youre operating this type of business in a less-than-robust economy, it becomes still harder. All of this exactly fits the experience of Jamaican-born Esther Forde, owner of Cultural Expressions Art Gallery in Ajax. In 2007, almost a year after she had been working at the business, she had the official opening of the storefront enterprise. Located in historic Pickering Village, in Ajax, the gallery was established to showcase the works of new Canadian artists, along with artists from around the world. Ethnic artwork, numbered prints, photographic art, pottery, wood carvings, stone sculptures, imported home accent pieces, batik and jewelry from various countries are offered at the gallery. From Canada to Africa, Europe to South America, Israel to the Caribbean. Although Cultural Expressions is a great place to find unusual items for your home, the business owner has to find creative ways to reach the people who want what shes offering. People just dont buy art every day. Even so, the Canada Council for the Arts (CCA) website, lists some interesting facts. In recent years, the number of artists and the art produced has grown exponentially in this counBeverly try. Only 24 percent of artists who applied for a grant in 20102011 received funding. Other facts reported by CCA include the reality that by 2020, immigration will account for most of Canadas total population growth. In a country with such a high immigration rate, it seems logical that immigrants setting up home would want to see their culture in artwork and would want to support artists from their homeland . Therein lays the challenge for the art gallery owner. How do the CCA facts translate into art sales? For Mrs. Forde, her gallery is an uplifting environment. She loves going to work, meeting people and working with artists. The atmosphere, she says, has made her life richer and fuller. It has allowed me to grow; allowed me to meet people I wouldnt have met otherwise. Its given me a different appreciation of life. But as with most small businesses, thats not the whole story. She admits of the work, Its more physical than I previously thought it requires me to be running here and there. Its a type of business where you need to be out a lot, to events and meetings. The most difficult thing about being a small business owner is being on your own - especially if youre a people person.

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Like most sole proprietors, she has to wear many hats as she multi-tasks through her typical days. After six years in business, she has some advice for others who are considering taking the step of establishing an enterprise. I didnt believe when I was told it takes five to seven years to establish a business, but its true. For anyone starting a business they should look at the maximum. seven years. The gallery owner has some other tips: * Your location is very important, to be accessible to potential customers. * You should have a second source of income, because there are weeks when youll barely cover your expenses. * Youll need a bank you can count on. * You should also try to have a trustworthy individual with a mindset similar to your own, to help or relieve you when you need it. Perhaps most important, she says, You must love what youre doing, to get you through the difficult times. Mrs. Forde says even though she finds it more challenging today than when she first started her business, it still excites her. I love the artists; I love selling for them. Its rewarding for me when I can tell them I sold one of their pieces. Several times a year the gallery owner has exhibitions, highlighting particular artists. Generally, the featured artist will be present on opening day, which, she says, creates more buzz to the event, along with the refreshments served. Georgia Fullerton, of Caribbean heritage, will be there from

Esther Forde 1-4 p.m. on Sept. 29, during Culture Days, a national celebration of the arts. Canadian artists George Forgie and Karen Bigelow have exhibited there. So, too, has Zimbabwe stone sculptor Passmore Mashaya. Mr. Mashaya, who sold one of his pieces to Buckingham Palace, has been displaying his works at the gallery for a number of years. His current exhibition runs from Sept. 30 to Oct. 13. Other special events held at the gallery are Black History Month features in February; Aboriginal Day celebration in June, and from November to mid-December, The Color of Life. The Color of Life involves numerous artists who agree to produce a one-ofa-kind piece of art, priced at $100 or less. Mrs. Forde says the Color of Life has grown in popularity, as it allows people to buy original art at a very affordable price, and which can be given as a Christmas gift. As the name implies, its also very colorful.

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Diabetes Prevalent Amongst New Immigrants Residing In Low Income Neighborhoods

New immigrants in Torontos low-income neighbourhoods are 50 per cent more likely to develop diabetes than long-term residents in areas that are more walking- and cycling-friendly, says a new study. For recent newcomers, environment is a crucial factor in accelerating the risk of obesity-related conditions such as diabetes, says the study by St. Michaels Hospital endocrinologist and researcher Dr. Gillian Booth, published in the September 17 Issue of Diabetes Journal. Least walkable neighbourhoods are often newly developed areas characterized by urban sprawl and heavy reliance on cars. Adding poverty to the mix, new immigrants in less walkable neighbourhoods have a far higher risk of developing diabetes than those in highly walkable, high-income neighbourhoods, said Booth, an adjunct scientist at the Institute for Clinical Evaluative Sciences. The environment in which one lives is an important indicator for determining risk.Researchers examined data from more than one million people in Toronto between the ages of 30 and 64 who did not have diabetes in 2005, then followed them through five years to see if their risk of developing diabetes increased based on where they live. The particular age group was selected because of its prevalence of Type 2 diabetes, which is often preventable through physical exercise and a healthy diet. The study found that 58,544 of the studied cohort were newly diagnosed with diabetes during the fiveyear span. Of the 214,882 subjects who had been in Canada for less than 10 years, 9,645 of them developed diabetes, a much higher rate than Torontonians

who had been here for over a decade. To determine which neighbourhoods were more conducive to walking, researchers designed an index incorporating factors such as population density, street connectivity and the availability of destinations such as retail stores and services within a 10minute walk. Generally, Booth said, communities outside of the downtown core, especially in north Etobicoke or northeast Scarborough, are less friendly to walkers.

Poverty, stress from migration and inadequate physical activity in a less walkable neighbourhood may accentuate the risk of diabetes among these recent immigrants, Booth noted. Urban planning with mixed residential and commercial developments can encourage people to walk to their destinations and create healthier living, Booth said. People need physical activities, but they also need to live in an environment where they are able to do so.

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September 25, 2012

Commentary Good Things Happen When You Go To Church!

On September 30, Anglicans will observe Back To Church Sunday. Its a day when others who may have stopped going to church for whatever reason, will be invited to do so again. The Anglicans engagement in such an exercise may have been driven by statistics which indicate that 82% of the unchurched are likely to attend church if invited. For anyone who hasnt gone in a while, I can now advocate that going Back To Church would be a most worthwhile activity. My own personal experience has been that good things happen when you go to church. For the record, I am now an almost devout attendee to the 9:00 am Sunday Services at Pickerings St Pauls On The Hill Anglican Church. On average since New Years Day, I have been at Church two or three times each month, oftentimes every Sunday. My delight in attending St Pauls services has often been accentuated by the wonderful presence of the Resident Love Goddess. She frequently shows up in much appreciated support of my engagement in such activity. My first exposure to St Pauls occurred two years ago during the 2010 Christmas Season. Id attended their Christmas Eve Service. I was overly impressed with the Churchs warm, welcoming and most lively atmosphere. Even moreso with its congregation, which seemed to be distinctly cosmopolitan, including quite a few West Indians . During the year that followed, I started attending St Pauls on a fairly regular basis, at least once or twice a month. The more I went the more I found myself enjoying the services and feeling much better about my own spiritual relationship with God. St Pauls Sunday Services soon proved to be a most welcome refuge from the work week trials and tribulations of my then fledgling Investors Group career. I found great comfort in the sermons preached by the resident Canons, the Reverends Kim Beard and Phillip Bristow, as well as those from the often hilariously self deprecating Pastor Doug Willoughby. Between them they all have that unique gift of preaching Gods word with eloquence that makes its understanding that much easier. I also started noticing that the more often I went, the better things seemed to be turning out for me. As the wise old saying goes When God closes a door, somewhere he opens a window! So it seemed that even in the midst of adversity, some very interesting doors and opportunities were starting to open for me. I can now safely say that the last twelve months have been amongst most enjoyable and encouraging that I have ever had in my life. With the generous support of the Bedessee family, I am back to doing what I most enjoy, being of service to my beloved Caribbean community as a Media personality.

In March of this year I met the woman of my dreams, the Resident Love Goddess. My relationship with whom has since been a source of immeasurable joy. I am also now engaged in helping some former Western Union colleagues with their responsibilities to grow Digicels Canadian business. Throw in the love and support received from my still healthy Mom, who will in a matter of weeks be celebrating her 87th birthday, as well as that of other members of my immediate family, plus some quality friendships and you should begin to understand how very blessed I now truly feel. Some might argue that my recent good fortune is merely coincidental to my increased church attendance and ever developing closeness to God, but I think not. Going back to Church on September 30 and beyond would be as good a way as any to test whether your experience can be as fulfilling as mine!

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The hypocrisy of it all

It is hypocritical in the extreme. The US Trade Representative has filed a complaint with the World Trade Organisation (WTO) claiming that the Peoples Republic of China has given extensive subsidies to Chinese companies that produce automobiles and automobile parts for export. This is the same US government that is effectively allowing rum produced in two of its Caribbean territories, Puerto Rico and the US Virgin Isalnds, to be extensively subsidized to the detriment of rum producers in non-US Caribbean countries, even though this damage has been pointed out to US President Barack Obama in a letter from the Prime Minister of St Lucia, Dr Kenny Anthony, in his capacity as Chairman of the 15-nation Caribbean Community (CARICOM). President Obama is particularly vocal about the Chinese because he is in the midst of a Presidential election where he is campaigning for a second term, and Ohio is a swing state. If he loses Ohio, he could lose the Presidency. Ohios economy and a significant number of its work force are reliant directly and indirectly on automobile manufacturing. Therefore, they regard automobiles and automobile parts that are exported from China at a cheaper price as a threat to them. President Obamas assertion that the Chinese subsidies directly harm working men and women on the assembly lines in Ohio and Michigan and across the Midwest is meant to show voters in Ohio that he is standing-up for them and, also, to blunt the criticism of his rival, the Republican candidate Mitt Romney. Mr Romney has long been critical of President Obamas performance on the China trade issue, and he has pledged tougher action to enforce trade laws. What is remarkable about the stance of both President Obama and Mr Romney is that neither of them acSir Ronald knowledges the unfairness of the US government position on subsidies to US producers. For instance, massive government subsidies to US farmers, totalling US$10 billion last year, have given them an excessive advantage hurting farmers who cant compete on the world market and others who are crowded out of their own domestic market because of imports of cheaper US subsidised agricultural products. This same observation is now true of the heavy subsidies on rum production and marketing in excess of US$500 million a year that are being given to private companies by the governments of Puerto Rico and the US Virgin Islands - for which the US Federal government is responsible to the disadvantage of rum producers in non-US Caribbean countries such as Barbados, Guyana, and Jamaica. And while the US government is quick to take other countries to the WTO dispute settlement body and to apply punitive remedies when it wins, it is a dark stain on the US record in the WTO that it has still not settled matters with Antigua and Barbuda after being found in violation of its commitment under the General Agreement of Trade and Services by refusing to allow internet gaming from Antigua and Barbuda in to the US. That case was won in March 2004, and subsequent appeals upheld the main findings of the original Arbitration. The US response to losing the case was to withdraw the commitment that it was judged to have violated. The stakes are very different with China which is now the worlds second largest economy after the US and the third biggest creditor to the US government

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as well as its principal foreign creditor. Access to the Chinese market for US goods and services is vitally important to the US economy, and both President Obama and Mr Romney know that fact however much they may both be playing to the US electorate in the current election campaign. The Chinese government has not taken the US governments actions against it at the WTO lying-down. In the very week that the US government filed its second complaint at the WTO against the Chinese government, the Chinese authorities submitted a case accusing the US government of unfairly raising tariffs on thirty of Chinas exports to the US market including tires and kitchen appliances. For its part, the US says that it applied the tariffs because the Chinese are dumping the products in the US. Dumping is an informal term for the practice of selling a product in a foreign country for less than either the price in the domestic country, or the cost of making the product. So much mystery surrounds the real costs of Chinas production given the huge role that the State continues to play in the economy, including in its commercial aspects, that the US governments claim of extensive subsidies to the production of automobile and automobile parts and, also, of dumping may well be true. It will be interesting to see what a WTO Arbitration Panel concludes. What is clear is that the rules that are being applied in these trade disputes between the US and China are ignored in relation to small countries. In the absence of joint action by small countries for reform of the WTO and its strictures that treat each of them the same as the US, Japan or India, and a severe deficit in global democracy, hypocrisy prevails.
(The writer is a Consultant and a former Ambassador to the World Trade Organisation) Responses and previous commentaries at: www.sirronaldsanders.com

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Caribbean Destinations St Kitts & Nevis: Two Islands, One Paradise

Like no other islands in the Caribbean St. Kitts and Nevis, seem to embody a kind of lush tropical paradise. The atmosphere is palpably luxuriant, an intoxicating blend of sunlight, sea air and fantastically abundant vegetation. At the center of St. Kitts stands the spectacular, cloud-fringed peak of Mount Liamuiga a dormant volcano covered by dense tropical forest. And on Nevis, too, the ground rises upward into a cloud forest filled with elusive green vervet monkeys and brilliant tropical flowers. For ecotourists, or simply anyone who enjoys stunning natural beauty, St. Kitts and Nevis cannot fail to exceed expectations. And yet nature is only a small part of the wonder of these destinations. Long ago, St. Kitts and Nevis were the pearls of the British Caribbean, rich and enormously important islands that were celebrated throughout Europe. Nevis, the Queen of the Caribbees, possessed unimaginable wealth from its super-productive sugar industry, while on St. Kitts Kitts was home to the first English and French colonies in the Caribbean, and thus has also been titled The Mother Colony of the West Indies. Christopher Columbus, upon sighting what we now call Nevis in 1498, gave that island the name San Martin (Saint Martin). The current name Nevis is derived from a Spanish name Nuestra Seora de las Nieves.This Spanish name means Our Lady of the Snows. There is some disagreement over the name which Columbus gave to St. Kitts. For many years it was thought that he named the island San Cristobal, after his patron saint Saint Christopher, the saint of travelling. The first English colonists kept the English translation of this name, and dubbed it St. Christophers Island. In the 17th century Kit, or Kitt, was a common nickname for the name Christopher, and so the island was often informally referred to as Saint Kitts island, which was further shortened to Saint Kitts. Today, the Constitution refers to the state as both Saint Kitts and Nevis and Saint Christopher and Nevis, but the former is the one most commonly used. The islands are of volcanic origin, with large central peaks covered in tropical rainforest; the steeper slopes leading to these peaks are mostly uninhabited. The majority of the population on both islands lives closer to the sea where the terrain flattens out. There are numerous rivers descending from the mountains of both islands, which provide fresh water to the local population. St. Kitts also has one small lake. Imagine an island that has set aside more than a quarter of its land as a National Park, with a rainforest that is actually expanding in size rather than shrinking. St. Kitts is an island surrounded by new and untouched dive sites, marked by massive beds of coral, teeming with fish of every stripe and color. As a visitor you will be surrounded by wildlife, from chattering gray-green monkeys and scurrying families of mongoose, to roaming cows, goats, and blackbellied sheep. You can drive or hike through the Valley of Giants, zip line over the rainforest or climb up to sit yourself in the cradle of Sofa Rock, once the very cap of a still smoldering volcano. Once called the Gibraltar of the West Indies for its domination of 18th century battles, St. Kitts so honors its past with careful restoration that the UN has designated Fort Brimstone a World Heritage Site, and it is a living museum of historical exploration. Intoxicating natural beauty, sunny skies, warm waters, and white sandy beaches combine to make St. Kitts one of the most seductive spots in the Caribbean. Today these islands are esteemed more for their long stretches of sugary sand beaches than for their sugar cane. Basseterre and Charlestown, the islands capitals, are among the most captivating and picturesque of the Caribbeans colonial harbour towns. The law here holds that no building here may be taller than the surrounding palm trees, and on both St. Kitts and Nevis natural preservation is a major value. Activities include outstanding hiking through the islands rain forests, golfing on internationally ranked golf courses, fishing, boating and diving or snorkeling through underwater reefs and unexplored wrecks. There is also an exceptional wealth of historic points of interest, including restored fortresses, haunted plantations, and ancient petroglyphs. In the midst of all of these attractions are many of the finest and most welcoming plantation inns in the Caribbean. Saint Kitts and Nevis are also known for a

the impregnable fortress of Brimstone Hill stood as the Gibraltar of the West Indies. The Federation of Saint Kitts and Nevis also known as the Federation of Saint Christopher and Nevis), located in the Leeward Islands, is a federal two-island state in the West Indies. It is the smallest sovereign state in the Americas, in both area and population. The capital city and headquarters of government for the federated state is Basseterre on the larger island of Saint Kitts. The smaller island of Nevis lies about 2 miles (3 km) southeast of Saint Kitts, across a shallow channel called The Narrows. Saint Kitts and Nevis are geographically part of the Leeward Islands. To the north-northwest lie the islands of Sint Eustatius, Saba, Saint Barthlemy, Saint-Martin/Sint Maarten and Anguilla. To the east and northeast are Antigua and Barbuda, and to the southeast is the small uninhabited island of Redonda, and the island of Montserrat. Saint Kitts and Nevis were among the first islands in the Caribbean to be settled by Europeans. Saint

number of musical celebrations including Carnival (18 December to 3 January on Saint Kitts). The last week in June features the St Kitts Music Festival, while the week-long Culturama on Nevis lasts from the end of July into early August. These celebrations typically feature parades, street dances and salsa, jazz, soca, calypso and steelpan music. In laid-back St Kitts, decisions as to what to eat can often be the most difficult of the day. Discovering the rich cuisine of the island is a pleasure and it pays to be adventurous. Some Kittitian staples are familiar to the whole of the West Indies. Barbecued pork and chicken are usually well marinated with jerk or creole seasoning and eaten with rice and peas, sweet potato or johnny cakes (a type of bread). Unsurprisingly for an island nation, fresh fish and seafood are a specialty. Mahi mahi, red snapper and wahoo a fish that resembles the mackerel appear on many island menus, as do lobster, crayfish and shrimp. Conch are used to make fritters, or the lunchtime favorite of conch chowder. Accom-

panying the meat and fish are the plump fruit and vegetables that grow in the fertile volcanic soil of the islands among them mango, yams, breadfruit and cassava. High-end restaurants put a sophisticated swing on traditional West Indian cooking, incorporating elements from many other cuisines. St. Kitts has the livelier nightlife of the two islands, much of it centered in the Frigate Bay area, which is lined with funky beach bars. Nevis is not without nocturnal action, though its mostly based on rotating special events. These are indeed truly islands of sweet memories. With little traffic and not a single traffic light, roaming black belly sheep that shed their own wool, plus an overabundance of clear, clean spring water that is drawn up from deep within the earth. Add to these unforgettable sunsets, and rainbows that appear out of nowhere. Two islands, one paradise!

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September 25, 2012

Barbados Beat

Barbadian PM
Focuses on

Economic and Educational Stability

The Hon. Freundel J. Stuart, Q.C, MP, Prime Minister of Barbados was in Toronto on September 15th where he held a morning press conference at the Delta hotel in Scarborough. The reason for his visit was to attend the annual Errol Barrow Memorial Dinner as well as the Democratic Labour Party (DLP) Barbados Canada 5th Anniversary celebration. After 25 years, Errol Barrow is still being commemorated for the meaningful impact that he has made on the lives of Barbadians, as well as Barbados as a nation with his unprecedented achievements. Some of his illustrious successes included: instituting quality education at no cost, making certain that women who were on maternity leave would receive pay and that their jobs were secured till their return. Barrow played a fundamental role in the improvement of social services to Barbadians and introducing a school meal system for primary students who attended school without lunch. The latter of his accomplishments not only benefitted the children, it also permitted those who had wearisome and unsatisfactory occupations to obtain a more venerable type of work that they could feel good about. Barrow formed the Democratic Labour Party on April 27, 1955. The party competed in their first election the following year but they were defeated. On December 4th, 1961, the party was elected to government in which Barrow became the Premier of Barbados. In 1966, his robust competence and determination as a leader enabled him to take the island into Independence from Britain and he then became the first Prime Minister of the newly formed nation. Stuart is set on carrying out the legacy Barrow left behind and believes that good leadership like what Barrow demonstrated plays a major part in the entire process of collective transformation. At the beginning of 1962 in Barbados, an announcement went out that all expenses associated with post secondary education will be eliminated. Stuarts mother, who was a maid earning just five dollars per week at a plantation outside of the city, had to come up with 24 dollars to pay Stuarts school fees. As expected, Stuarts mother, along with every parent struggling with the cost of education for their child, was vastly relieved that this decision was now veered in a manner that was suitable for their circumstances. Young adults who come from indigent families could now look forward to receiving a first-class education in Barbados at no cost. This marks the 50th year of Barbadians having access to free post secondary learning. Education is the plank on which the entire reputation of the Democratic Labour Party has rested said Stuart. Under no circumstances will free education in Barbados be exposed to risk under the leadership of the Democratic Labour Party. On September 26th, 2012 Prime Minister Stuart met with officials from the Ministry of Education Department as well as the Minister of Finance. This assembly took place at the University of West Indies (UWI) at Cave Hill with the objective of thrashing out the outstanding balance owed to the educational institution which is in the region of 100 million dollars. UWI has undergone several changes that have resulted in the escalation of costs at Cave Hill. Stuart stoutly assured that any monies owing to the university will be paid. This is merely one of his many initiatives in guaranteeing that the legacy of free education that Barrow established continues to live on during his tenure as Prime Minister of Barbados and beyond. On Stuarts previous visit to Canada several Christine months ago, he connected with several individuals in the banking sector to discuss strategies to deepen the rapport between The Bank of Nova Scotia, Royal Bank of Canada and the Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce and Barbados labour force. Stuart expressed his joviality with regards to the fact that their confidence in Barbados remains undiminished and he is looking forward to fortifying those relationships. Canada and Barbados have always had a rewarding relationship imbued with reciprocity. There was a time in Barbados history where the country offered to become a part of the Canadian federation. Many Canadian businesses have gainfully benefitted from establishing their operations on the island, and Barbadians have benefitted from the successes of these companies as it provided a platform for the creation of commendable employment. Compared to other Caribbean countries that are facing unemployment rates ranging between 20 to 30 percent, Barbados unemployment figures are between 10 to eleven percent. Be that as it may, Stuart is ill at ease with that statistic. The government has been trying to find out where the skills deficits in Canada can be found and the extent in which labour in Barbados can respond to some of those deficits. Barbados Minister of Labour recently visited Alberta to look further into that opportunity. Canada is a vast country with still a lot of unexploited possi-

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bilities. As part of the growth agenda of Canada, Barbados would like to see itself play a critical part. said Stuart who is also Barbados Minister of Civil Service, National Security and Urban Development. At this time Barbados is facing their most difficult challenge since obtaining their independence from Britain. Before that, the headaches in Barbados belonged not to Barbados but to the United Kingdom which was responsible for Barbados development and especially its foreign relations explained Stuart. The responsibility that rests upon his shoulders to reerect Barbados economy in the most expeditious and efficient manner is of great importance. Albeit there is no set date when the economical crisis will cease, Stuart insisted that we are holding our own in Barbados. Times are rough; its difficult and its the most difficult period in our countys history. The essence of political principles is about making informed choices and every decision being made must be carefully considered. Stuart accepts as true that the decisions he and his administration have made thus far have managed to stabilize Barbados and he is determined to remain on that course while introducing those changes necessary to prepare Barbados for a grand take-off when this crisis comes to an end. Many would contend that this is worst recession the world has experienced. For half a decade Barbados has been deeply impacted by the economic downturn. Stuart inherited a sizeable crisis upon becoming Barbados 7th Prime Minister on the 23rd of October, 2010 following the passing of David Thompson. We have not been responsible for any of the problems that have presently deviled the world but fate has decreed that we feel the consequences of other peoples irresponsibility. While Barbados has been facing challenges beyond what is considered acceptable, Stuart says Barbadians are coping reasonably well in ensuring that the most vulnerable elements of society are protected from too much dislocation.

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Rich Barbados Caught Stuart Not Up In Aid Row Measuring Up

BRIDGETOWN, Barbados has been caught in the middle of a perceived row between angry taxpayers in Britain under the weight of a prolonged recession and attempts by that countrys government to cut wastage in its development aid channeled through the European Union to some countries.

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The British tabloid The Daily Mail charged in a recent article that rich countries like Barbados and China were getting millions in British financial assistance and this was being characterized as a waste of British tax

dollars. According to the article, which has now been picked up by other British publications: Hundreds of millions of pounds of taxpayers money are being used to fund aid projects in wealthy countries such as Brazil, China, Iceland and Barbados, despite a Coalition pledge that money would be targeted at only the most needy. Britain contributes to a European development aid budget which spends half its funds on middle and higher income nations.

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BRIDGETOWN, The final design plans for the new Bridgetown Cruise Terminal Pier Project should be in the hands of Government soon, said Minister of International Transport George Hutson. Speaking at a September 22 Service at the Paynes Bay Methodist Church, St James, in celebration of World Maritime Week, he said: Government has approved the construction of a new cruise pier facility designed to separate cruise activity from cargo activity at the port. Background work started on this project in 2011 and we expect to have final designs and costings completed by the end of November. In an interview with local media after the service, Hutson explained the project would entail transforming the deep water harbour into an almost exclusively cargo only facility.

BRIDGETOWN, Prime Minister Freundel Stuart has fallen short of the expectations of Barbadians, says Editor Emeritus of THE NATION, Harold Hoyte. He said that as a result some people were calling for the general election so they could let their feelings be known through their votes. Hoyte was speaking on the popular call-in programme Down To Brass Tacks on VOB 92.9FM on September

24. He described Stuart as an indecisive leader and referred to a letter being circulated on social media, in which the Minister of Water Resources Dr David Estwick is said to have ordered officers in his ministry not to meet with Minister of Finance Chris Sinckler without his authorization.

A Complete Waste
BRIDGETOWN, Former principal Hallam King sees the recent Commission Of Inquiry Into The Alexandra School as little more than the airing of dirty linen in public. The one-time Coleridge & Parry School head actually thinks the inquiry, whose report was handed over to Governor General Sir Elliott Belgrave on September 21, was a waste of time. In an interview with local media the controversial King, who resigned in 1996 after intense dispute with teachers and their union over remarks he made at two speech day ceremonies, said the inquiry blew Alexandra principal Jeff Broomes remarks at last years speech day out of proportion. The inquiry was far worse than what happened at the speech day

Sagicor Launches SOS App

BRIDGETOWN, Sagicor General in Barbados has become the first insurer in the eastern Caribbean to develop a mobile application that allows its response team to pin point the customers exact location anywhere on the island, in the event of an accident or other emergency. Recently launched, the Sagicor On Scene (SOS) User Activated App for Blackberry allows private third party and comprehensive Sagicor policyholders with the smartphones to click on the application in the event of a vehicular emergency and have their location automatically identified and help sent their way even if the client did not know exactly where they were. While it is initially available to Blackberry users, the company promises that in a few months time it will be available on Android and iPhones. During the media launch, Sagicor manager of risk management Marlon Graham indicated that the new mobile application would assist in improving their emergency responses as he revealed that the SOS teams were now responding to an average of 800 calls per year from customers, up from 200 in 2010. He said the new application would also help Sagicor General to gather information on where, when and how, many of vehicular accidents occurred among their clients, allowing his team to create a plan of prevention. Vice president of marketing, Roger Spencer, asserted that the SOS application was the first of its kind in the eastern Caribbean.

(December 2, 2011). The speech day, even though it was described as the last straw, was a small disturbance compared to the inquiry which is blowing everything up for the whole nation, the Caribbean and all who come to Barbados, he said.

BRIDGETOWN, A sixteen-year search for an absent dad ended in a happy union in Barbados recently. Naomi Marcella Towers said she felt complete when she heard her father Leroy Straughns voice for the first time about eight weeks ago, and it was sealed when she finally set eyes on him Getting information from her mother Susan was also difficult. The curiosity that started as a 12-year-old went fullblown when she left home at 17, and Towers started searching in earnest. She went through the finding agencies and even explored the possibility of running an advertisement in the paper. After looking for so long, she said she could not believe the search had ended and described it as a surreal

Father And Daughter Reunion

feeling. They have missed 33 years out of both their lives but having met, Straughn says it is for keeps. Were together until death. Nothing can separate us, only death, he said, as Naomi shook her head in agreement.

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More Resignations
ST GEORGES, Grenada - Rumour was rife in Grenada recently that government ministers Glynis Roberts, Denis Lett and Alleyne Walker had resigned their cabinet positions. Now that this rumour has been proven to be true in at least the case of Roberts, the former Minister of Environment and Foreign Trade, the people of Grenada are waiting with baited breath to see if Lett and Walker are yet to follow suit. Roberts announced her resignation at a constituency meeting in South St Georges on September 20, further whittling away the commanding majority in parliament once held by the National Democratic Congress (NDC) government. The NDC formed the government after winning 11 of 15 seats in general elections in 2008, but now Roberts has become the fifth NDC Member of Parliament sitting on the backbenches of the House of Representatives after either resigning or having been fired by Prime Minister Tillman Thomas. During her resignation speech, Roberts maintained that she loved and respected Thomas, but questioned his leadership choices. In a not too veiled criticism of the administration the former minister said that: To govern by decree in a time of crisis is a mistake. We need the views and opinions of everybody, particularly those elected by people to represent them. She also expressed a fervent desire for parliament to be reconvened

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sooner rather than later because she said there were some urgent economic and financial matters that need to be taken care of, so that people can be guaranteed salaries and benefits. The prime minister shocked the nation and the rest of the region on September 17 when he prorogued Parliament in a surprise move that effectively closed the chapter on a no-confidence motion set to be moved at the next sitting by another former member of his administration, Karl Hood, who stepped down as foreign minister back in April. The action put an end to the current session of parliament and the house can remain on recess for up to six months. It also made null and void all bills and motions that were due to be tabled for debate in the just-ended session. Within his announcement on the cessation of parliament, Thomas charged the opposition New National Party (NNP) with instigating Hoods no-confidence motion. Its a game theyre playing, said the prime minister, adding that supporters of the motion were also trying to stall the NDC because the ruling party was forging ahead

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taken to St Johns Police Station where Coolidge police continued the probe. He now faces charges of drug trafficking, attempting to export and possession of the Class A contraband. Bamfield was the second man in a matter of months to have been busted at the VC Bird International Airport for a similar offence. A 48-year-old Italian was apprehended at the airport four months ago with 97 grams of cocaine stashed in his crotch. Marcello Puggioni was subsequently charged with of possession of cocaine, possession with intent to transfer, attempting to export and drug trafficking. In Puggionis case, size definitely mattered. The contents of the Italians crotch were only worth about $3,400.

ST JOHNS, Antigua - An aspiring high-flier was rudely brought back to earth when the improbable size of the bulge in his groin pricked the attention of officials at Antiguas VC Bird International Airport. Guyanese-born US naturalised citizen Eustace Bamfield was about to head home to the States when he was apprehended and questioned by airport security officers. When Bamfield reportedly had the testicular fortitude to boast that his bulge was all manhood, security personnel didnt buy it and turned him over to the airport cops. According to sources, he was escorted to a private room and searched, during the course of which his cover was blown and his privates made public, revealing that he was indeed fully-loaded with over a pound of cocaine strapped under his genitals. The contraband was said to have an estimated street value of $20,000. Bamfield, 54, was subsequently

Wind Power
ST GEORGES, Grenada - The island of Carriacou in Grenada will be the home of a multimillion dollar wind farm established with the aim of bringing down electricity costs within the three-island nation. The project, which was launched recently by Prime Minister Tillman Thomas, is funded by a European Union grant of EUR 2.5 million to the government of Grenada, which covers three quarters of the cost, while the balance is being financed by the Grenada Electricity Services Limited (GRENLEC) to the tune of EUR 1.4 million. The wind farm is expected to be completed by 2014 with the anticipated long run benefit being lower electricity costs to the consumer. The prime minister called the start of wind farm project a tangible step in the realization of one of the five macroeconomic transformational pillars, that of renewable energy. He noted that Grenada has always taken its position as a leader in sustainable development seriously, a boast evidenced by the breaking of the ground of the first ever project of its kind in the eastern Caribbean and wider region. Acknowledging that the initial cost of renewable energy is high, Thomas is confident that this notwithstanding, the dividends redounding to the

Grenadian people will be unmatched. The prime minister expressed his gratitude to the stakeholders, the Ministry of Energy, EU and GRENLEC to see the project to this stage, noting that such partnerships work to implement projects that are sustainable, projects that will bring security to our people. He said too that the provision of jobs for residents of Carriacou and Petite Martinique in the construction phase of the project is indeed a welcome bonus.

WASHINGTON, USA - A Dominica national will be the new Director of the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) following her election on September 14 during the 28th Pan American Sanitary Conference. Dr Clarissa Etienne is the second Caribbean Community (CARICOM) national to attain the post, following Dr George Alleyne of Barbados. She will begin her five-year term on February 1, 2013, succeeding Dr Mirta Roses Periago of Argentina, who has been PAHO Director since 2003. In an address to the conference, Dr Etienne said she looked forward to working for the countries of the Americas, which have achieved many advances in health and development, but which also face many challenges. The attainment of Dr Etiennes latest post as head of the prestigious WHO body marks the culmination of a long and distinguished service in medicine and public health in Dominica and more recently at PAHO and the WHO. She was born in Dominica and attended the Convent High School before moving to the University of the West Indies (UWI) Mona Campus in Jamaica where she trained as a general practitioner and graduated with an MBBS in 1976. She began her career in Dominica with the Ministry of Health in 1977 as a medical officer at the Princess Margaret Hospital. A few years later she became involved in the planning and implementation of primary health care, which focused on decentralizing the nations health services and bringing medical care to various villages. Dr Etienne subsequently moved to

Dominican Elected As PAHO Director

the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, where she received a masters degree in community health in developing countries in 1982. Back in Dominica, she was appointed medical director at Princess Margaret Hospital in 1986 and served in that capacity until 1989 when she was appointed director of primary health care services and named disaster coordinator for the Ministry of Health and its representative on the National Emergency Preparedness Organization. In the 1990s she had a thriving private practice and held several key positions in the Ministry of Health, including chief medical officer, designated national epidemiologist, chairman of the National AIDS Committee and coordinator of the National AIDS Programme. In the latter capacity she was the governments lead advisor on strategies for the prevention, control and management of HIV/AIDS, and was responsible for implementing programmes in this area as well as mobilizing and managing funds from donor agencies. Since 2010 Dr Etienne has been Assistant Director General, Health Systems and Services, of the World Health Organization (WHO) in Geneva. From 2003 to 2008 she served as Assistant Director of PAHO, WHOs Regional Office for the Americas. PAHO is an international public health agency with almost 110 years of experience in working to improve health and living standards of the 39 countries of the Americas. It serves as the specialized organization for health of the Inter-American System and as the Regional Office for the Americas of the World Health Organization.

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Monitoring Body For Amaila Falls Hydropower Project

GEORGETOWN, The Guyana government is to establish a monitoring body for the Amaila Falls Hydropower Project with direct supervision from President Donald Ramotar who will chair the secretariat. This was announced by Cabinet Secretary Dr. Roger Luncheon on September 13 at his weekly post-Cabinet news brieifing where he stated that it would bring together the major domestic players on the project. Other players, he said included the Environmental Protection Agency, the Guyana Lands and Surveys and the security forces. According to Dr. Luncheon, will continue to offer a sustained service at the end of the planned 36 months when the switch is thrown and renewable power is available to Guyana. Asked whether there would be parliamentary participation on the monitoring body, the Cabinet Secretary responded in the negative and pointed out that the parliament has its own supervisory mechanisms. TheUS$506M Engineering Procurement and Construction agreement (EPC) for the construction of the Amaila Falls Hydro Project and Transmission Line was signed in China earlier this month. Dr. Luncheon on Thursday said that the boards of the major stakeholders the project, the Chinese Development Bank and the Inter American Development

Bank (IDB), would be meeting soon to consider the agreements with the expectation that they would receive favourable consideration.

Miss Universe And The Pres!

GEORGETOWN, Miss Universe Leila Lopes paid a courtesy call on President Donald Ramotar in the company of a small entourage days before she made a special guest appearance at the 2012 Miss Guyana Universe pageant. The 27-year-old native of Angola who made history as the first woman from that country to win the Miss Universe crown in Sao Paulo, Brazil had an enlightening conversation with the Head of State in the presence of Acting Minister of Tourism Irfaan Ali, Minister of Human Services and Social Security Jennifer Webster and Presidential Adviser on Community Development Odinga Lumumba. Normally when we know were going to meet a President we tend to feel a little bit nervous but he made me feel very comfortable he asked me about my country I asked him about his country it was a very nice conversation, she was quoted as saying in a release by the Government Information Agency (GINA). She is counting on her presence at the upcoming Miss Guyana Universe pageant including meeting and interacting with the 11 delegates to motivate and inspire the contestants to understand what it takes to win the crown At the end of the day, it doesnt matter how beautiful you are you have to be smart, Lopes said in an invited comment. Lopes performed the duties of crowning Miss Guyana Universe who will be representing the country at the 61st Miss Universe Pageant to be held on December 11 at a venue announced by the Miss Universe Organisation. The final segment of the pageant was staged on September 15 at the Princess Hotel, two days after the September 13 Question and Answer segment at the National Communications Network.

GEORGETOWN, A Brazilian woman was robbed of GUY$1 million while she was in her vehicle awaiting the return of her husband from a city market, police said. The name of the robbery victim has been given as Edilivsa DOliviera Chief of Criminal Investigations, Deputy Police Commissioner Seelall Persaud said the 32-year old woman

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Lotto Scam Legislation Coming

MONTEGO BAY, Legislation to bring to book those involved in the lotto scam, including persons found with paraphernalia linked with the racket should be tabled by next year National Security Minister Peter Bunting has said. This would mean that persons could be arrested for having lead lists databases containing thousands of names, addresses and other personal contact information often used by scammers to target and con their victims. By next year what we need to do is look at a specific piece of legislation to deal with this category of crimes called advance fees fraud, where we would, for example, make it an offence for persons having things like lead lists, Bunting noted. If the police seize a computer, searches and finds evidence of e-mails being sent out to hundreds of people telling them that they have won X-million dollars, unless they could prove that there was some legitimate purpose for that, that would in itself be prima facie evidence for them having committed a crime, which right now is much harder to prove, he added. Currently there is no specific legislation in place to deal with advance fee fraud, which is the generic term for scamming. As a result, the police have

been unable to charge a number of persons who were detained after being found with lead sheets, magic jacks, and other equipment used in the lotto scam. In the meantime, Bunting, who recently addressed members of the Montego Bay Chamber of Commerce and Industry, has said that in an effort to support the anti-scamming efforts of the police, the Government will also seek to amend existing legislation such as the Evidence Act. Bunting revealed that in the next two weeks, Justice Minister Mark Golding will be taking a piece of legislation to Cabinet for an amendment that will allow video tes-

National Security Minister Peter Bunting timony from lottery scam victims who live abroad to be used in court without them having to travel to Jamaica, which is often a deterrent.

Suspected Cop Killers Held Lady Farmer Killed At Residence

KINGSTON, Two men believed to be suspects in the killing of police Corporal Warren Campbell are in custody. Campbell was attacked and shot several times while he walked close to his home in Patrick City, St Andrew on September 20. Cops, since the attack launched an aggressive search for the suspects. The search led to the apprehension of two men in sections of St Catherine over the weekend, a senior police said. The shooting of the policeman has since drawn condemnation from Jamaicans including the National Security Minister Peter Bunting.

More Public Sector Job Losses

KINGSTON, Finance and Planning Minister, Dr. Peter Phillips has disclosed that the government will be removing more posts from the public sector before the end of this year. These positions are in addition to just over three positions that will be axed as part of measures to reduce the public sector wage bill. While unable to state how many additional posts would be involved, Phillips said the process would be done without impairing the functions of the public bodies. He also said the posts to be removed would be those that are not currently filled. Phillips said the removal of the positions would contribute to an overall reduction in the expenses because these positions are all funded posts. Meanwhile, the Finance Minister said public sector unions will have to limit their expectations as they prepare to negotiate a new wage and fringe benefits package for the 2012-2014-contract period. At the September 19 weekly post cabinet press briefing, Phillips did not say if the government would be insisting on a wage freeze. Earlier this year several unions decided earlier to forego an increase for the 2010-2012 period but they were adamant that the situation will have to be different for the next contract period.

SANTA CRUZ, Gunmen disrupted the peace and quiet of the farming community of Tryall, adjacent to Ballards Valley, in South East St Elizabeth late on September 22, leaving a woman dead and her husband nursing injuries. The dead woman has been identified by police as Hopie Powell, a farmer and vendor of Tryall, who relatives said would have celebrated her 41st birthday the following day. Her injured husband, Steve Powell, 45, also a farmer and vendor, was hospitalised, treated and later released. Police reports are that the two had returned home in their pickup van from the Claremont market in St Ann where they have been doing business for years when they saw men in their yard. Powell attempted to

reverse the vehicle, but the gunmen opened fire hitting his wife in the abdomen and chest, while he was shot in the region of the mouth. Police say an undisclosed sum of money was taken from the couple. Relatives placed the amount of cash taken by the robbers at over $100,000. They told reporters that an adopted child had been left with neighbours for the period the Powells were away and there was no one at home. Councillor for the Junction Division, Cetany Holness, described the Powells as hardworking, law-abiding citizens. Holness said the latest atrocity provided more evidence of the need for communities and the police to come together to fight a rising tide of criminality in St Elizabeth.

Jamaica On Display At UN
KINGSTON, The 1962 admission of Jamaica as the 106th member of the United Nations (UN) was observed during a special ceremony held at the headquarters of the world body on September 17. Speaking at the function, Jamaicas Permanent Representative to the United Nations Ambassador Raymond Wolfe said that much has changed since Jamaica was admitted to the organisation 50 years ago. He said that at the time of Jamaicas admission, the international community faced the East/West dichotomy of the Cold War while the UN agenda was dominated by issues such as decolonisation and the prevention of the proliferation of nuclear weapons. The ambassador praised those envoys, such as Sir Egerton Richardson and Don Mills, among others, who previously served as the countrys permanent representative to the UN, for their work on behalf of Jamaica. He also expressed gratitude to the 14 countries that sponsored UN Resolution 1750 which led to Jamaicas admission to membership in the UN. September 17 also marked the opening of 67th session of the UN General Assembly, with Serbias Ambassador Vuk Jermic, who addressed the function and unveiled the Jamaican flag, taking over the presidency of the General Assembly. He said that there are many similarities between Jamaica and his country, especially in sports.

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T&T Moving Closer To China

PORT-OF-SPAIN, Relations between China and Trinidad and Tobago have been made stronger with the setting up of a Trinidad and Tobago Embassy in China, acting Foreign Minister Dr Roodal Moonilal has said. This has resulted in several initiatives in tourism, training, culture and the recent involvement with the Chinese Liberation Army during the 50th anniversary celebrations, Moonilal said. He was speaking at a reception hosted by Chinese Ambassador to Trinidad and Tobago Yang Youming at the Hilton Trinidad and Conference Centre, St Anns. China celebrates 63 years since the founding of the People Republic of China on October 1. In his address, Yang said the trade and economic relations between China and Trinidad and Tobago continue to strengthen, as the six-measure proposal at last years Trade Cooperation meeting in Port of Spain continues to be encouraging. The trade volume between China and Trinidad and Tobago surpassed the US$400 million last year, putting Trinidad and Tobago on the surplus for the first time in history, he said. In the area of cultural cooperation, he announced the selection of Anya Reyes to travel to China to enroll at the Beijing School of Dance. This initiative is a joint venture between the Embassy and the Chinese Association of Trinidad and Tobago.

China-bound: Franco Siu-Chong, a representative the Chinese Bicentennial Limited, presents Anya Reyes with a cheque to cover her expenses while she attends the Beijing School of Dance for a year.

Pleased With Jack

PORT-OF-SPAIN, Beverly Hills residents are applauding the initiative by National Security Minister, Jack Warner, to improve their neighbourhood. The initiative he taking, no body else doing it and he showing that he care about the people, and not to say is a political thing, but at the end of the day is about uplifting your communities and he make the first step and is up to we in the community now to continue, said Kirk Forde. Warner recently told attendees at the Trinidad and Tobago Police Youth Club extravaganza at the Centre of Excellence, Macoya that he would uproot trees and clear lands for the Division of National Security in Laventille. And on September 23, while addressing the residents and the contractors hired to clear away the land and debris, he promised to build a basketball court, a play park and community centre along with his office. When local reporters visited the area after Warner left, residents were singing joyous praises while children were playing in one section of the crescent driveway that led to the low cost housing units. Currently, there are two companies hired to work on the project, namely, Motivational Movers Company Limited and Future Contractors Limited, both of Laventille.

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PORT-OF-SAPIN, Minister of Sport Anil Roberts is in support of Attorney General Anand Ramlogans decision to purchase a luxury townhouse at La Rive in Maraval two months after he became Attorney General of this country. The house was priced at $3 million and three months later Ramlogan purchased another at the Greens in Fairways, Maraval, priced at $1,750,000. Roberts said citizens should know that before persons became politicians in the Peoples Partnership government, they were successful individuals. Roberts was speaking to the media before a function to discuss the upcoming budget held at Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessars private residence at Phillipine, South Trinidad. The minister, who made reference to himself, said, We must understand in the Peoples Partnership we have a lot of people who are successful before politics. I am only a minister for two and a half years. Before that I was quite successful on TV, radio, newspaper, coaching, restaurant and so on. I was also part of a legal firm that was quite successful. The Attorney General is also very successful. To get a house for $1. 7 million in Maraval is good negotiations. He described the publics interest in Ramlogans homes as an interesting phenomena and asked about the vehicle that Opposition Leader Dr Keith Rowley uses. I would like to ask Dr Rowley where he bought that big X 6 from, that he parks illegally on the pavement. I dont see that on a front page.I would ask him where he got that? Where is he working? A parliamentarian salary is not that big and he has been a geologist and a parliamentarian for a very long time.

Jack Unaware Of Volneys Resignation Attempt Claims

PORT-OF-SPAIN, Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar has declined comment on former minister of justice Herbert Volneys claims that he had attempted to tender his resignation mere hours before he was fired by her on national television.When approached by the media for a response to Volneys claim, Persad-Bissessar who read the feature address at the Trinidad and Tobago Police Youth Club extravaganza at the Centre of Excellence in Macoya, told reporters that she was pressed for time and instructed Minister of National Security Jack Warner to answer the question. Responding to the question of whether Volney was being truthful in his claims Warner said: All I would say to you is that I was there when the Prime Minister met with Mr Volney, I was there in the Cabinet meeting and what Mr Volney has said is not my recollection on the matter. Much has been said but that is my recollection of the matter and I would like to leave it at that. I would not like to say much more at this stage. He was asked whether he was aware of the wall posts on the Facebook page of Volney which stated, I want to thank all the hundreds of people from all walks of life for your support for me and my family. We are people of faith and we are covered by the blood of Jesus Christ. We need now to pray to God for strength for our Prime Minister who is now overcome by Anand Ramlogan that she may purge herself of the influence of one who is unelected by the people but influences her in a way that We the People must fear. A subsequent post on Volneys Facebook wall stated : To the hundreds who have lent their support to my family and me, the truth has been told. Please lend our Prime Minister your heart so that she will have the strength and vision to see what is wrong and deal with it. Pray for her. I am already covered and spared by my dismissal. Warner responded: I am aware of all that it has on the social media but I dont respond to the social media. I mean if I was to do that I would do nothing else. I never have done that and I am not going to do it now. Asked about his visit to Volneys home following his firing, Warner said he went as his friend to empathise with him. We discussed certain matters, he made certain promises of how he would treat the situation and I am looking to see how that works out, he said. Volney could not be reached for comment on his Facebook page statements.

T&T Film Festival

Gets Underway
PORT-OF-SPAIN, Until October 2, the twin-island state will be the Mecca of movie buffs as the seventh annual Trinidad and Tobago Film Festival takes centre stage with a potpourri of entertainment celebrating Caribbean film and welcoming contributions from Canada, Africa and Latin America. The festival, which opened on September 19, with a gala and the screening of the highly-acclaimed documentary Marley, about Jamaicas iconic reggae superstar, is continuing daily with a packed programme of feature films, documentaries, new media productions, workshops, and more. The two-week event, which has been growing steadily in popularity over the years, promises to be the biggest and best to date with a total of 175 films, including new media and experimental shorts, 38 of which will be world premieres. Diverse topics to come under the spotlight will run the gamut from the black power movement to chocolate, and patrons can look forward to the screening of such films as the Cuban feature Juan of the Dead, a film about zombies in Havana; Call Me Kuchu, which deals with the persecution of gays in Uganda; and The Iran Job, a film about a young man from the US Virgin Islands who finds himself in Iran amid tensions between both countries. Other highlights include short films such as Shaun Escaygs Fish and Roger Alexis Douen exploring local culture and folklore, while the contribution by members of the YMCA Men Touring Programme, a short film titled Shoot to Live made by young men from the Beetham area, is also keenly anticipated. Founded in 2006, the film festival is an annual celebration of Caribbean films and seeks to facilitate the growth of the Caribbean film industry by hosting workshops, panel discussions, seminars, conferences and networking opportunities with international film professionals.

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Belly Bustas Take 3

A Mother at 65!
With the help of a fertility specialist, a 65 year old woman has a baby. All her relatives come to visit and meet the newest member of their family. When they ask to see the baby, the 65 year old mother says not yet. A little later they ask to see the baby again. Again the mother says not yet. Finally they say, When can we see the baby? And the mother says, When the baby cries. And they ask, Why do we have to wait until the baby cries? The new mother says, because I forgot where I put it. A woman walks past and says to Peter, snickering and in a tantalizing tone, If you were truly a gentleman, Sir, youd lift your hat when I pass by. Peter barely raised an eyebrow and matter-of-factly, replied, If you were better looking Maam, that would be no problem, it would lift up all by itself. Then another day I went looking for her at her aunts place but she wasnt there ,I found her cousin alone, I slept wth the cousin. You know that is wrong my son, Then the other day I went looking for her at her work place, she was not there, I found her colleague alone,... The priest interrupts,Let me guess,you slept with her collegue? Yes father. There was silence after that. Father? Father? still silent. The man peeps thru & finds out that the priest is no longer there. He looks for him & finds him hiding. Why are you hiding father? The priest replies,I have just noticed Im the only one here & you came looking for your wife

Hats Off
While Peter was sunbathing naked at the beach in Jamaica, for the sake of civility, and to keep it from getting sunburned, he carefully placed a hat over his private parts.

Scared Pastor
A man enters the church & finds the priest. How may I help you son? asks the priest. Am looking for my wife, she said she would be here but I see shes not around. Now that am here, I would like to confess. They go to the confession area, forgive me father for I have sinned. What are your sins my son? The man replies, the other day, I went looking for my wife at her home but she was not there. I found her sister alone, I slept with the sister. Oh, that is a sin, but at least you came to confess.

Every Friday!
Fully owned and managed by Joe & Sandra!

DJS

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Home Affairs

Justice Delayed is Justice Denied

It is trite but true that the Section 34 fiasco Selwyn R. playing out in Trinidad and Tobago makes for interesting reading. For those who are unfamiliar with the background, here is what transpired. In August 31st 2012 the Cabinet agreed to partial proclamation of Section 34 of the Administration of Justice (Indictable Offences) Act. 2011. Essentially what this legislation did was place a ten (10) year limitation on the prosecution of certain offences. In other words the authorities would not be able to prosecute an accused person for certain crimes if more than ten (10) years had passed from the day the crime was committed or from the time the accused first appeared in court. What could possibly motivate the T&T Legislature to pass such a law? Well the reasoning for the implementation of such a provision is quite sound! It was recognised that there is a backlog of serious criminal cases in Trinidad and Tobago. The legislation was geared to clear the backlog and ensure that justice was being done. Perhaps the legislators in T&T recognised the truth to the adage Justice delayed is Justice denied. The problem which arose was that shortly after Section 34 was proclaimed, UNC financier Ish Galbaransingh and Steve Ferguson amongst others, who are involved in the Piarco fraud case cited the Section in their bid to escape prosecution. The governments response was to have the section repealed. While the circumstances surrounding the proclamation of Section 34 and the actual wording of the bill maybe questionable, the need for this type of legislation is not. It is a mark of a civilized and democratic society that persons accused of crimes be allowed the

Turn Rent Paid Into Own Payments

Renting is like borrowing a home from someone else it is never really yours. Bianca Owning a home gives you the satisfaction of knowing you are making a smart investment. Buying does not necessarily cost more than renting and since a home is something that can increase in value over time, the sooner you become a homeowner, the sooner you can benefit. If you are renting, you may be surprised at how much of a mortgage you could afford.

Baboolal

opportunity to respond to the allegations within a reasonable period of time and without undue delay. If the criminal justice system is plagued with systemic delay then justice cannot be served at the end of the day. One can well imagine that if you are being prosecuted for a crime you committed more than a decade ago, its more than likely that peoples memories of events and times will fade, witnesses may have moved or died and evidence may be lost, misplaced or compromised. In Canada if you are charged with a criminal offence your right to be informed of the offence and tried within a reasonable time is enshrined in the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms, which is part of the Constitution Act, 1982, Section 11 stipulates: Any person changed with an offence has the right: (A) to be informed without unreasonable delay of the specific offence; (B) to be tried within a reasonable time. Unlike criminal cases in T&T, cases in Ontario does not take ten (10) years to get to trial. If a particular case is delayed and the delay is not attributable to the accused or his lawyer, that individual has the right to apply to have the prosecution stopped pursuant to S.11(b) of the Charter. Of course the length of delay is a crucial factor, but the type of offence and the jurisdiction in which the person is being tried are also relevant. When all is said and done, Trinidad and Tobagos justice system needs legislation and policies geared towards eradicating the systemic delays. Perhaps the government and legislators would be wise to look at other countries, such as Canada, that have successfully dealt with the same issues. Selwyn R. Baboolal in a partner at Oumarally Baboolal practising in the area of litigation for the past 18 years. This is intended for information purposes only and you should consult a lawyer if you need legal representation or a legal opinion.

Aziz

If You Rent Is $1,000 $1,300 $1,500 $2,000

You Can Afford A Mortgage Of** $168,117 $218,552 $252,176 $336,235

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Be ready to make an offer If the perfect home comes along, you may need to act quickly. With a pre-approved mortgage commitment, you have the ability to make an offer right on the spot. (Subject to meeting Scotiabank and its insurers lending criteria.) With Scotiabanks 120-day Rate Guarantee, you can take your time to find the right home, without having to worry about changes in interest rates. (Subject to change without notice.)
*The information in this article is not intended as specific investment, financial, accounting, legal or tax advice for any individual.

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Womens World Fall Skin Care

As summer winds down and fall breezes knock upon your door, the time for transition is upon us. The same holds true for your skin care regimen. What was fun and effective for the summer may not translate into great skin care for the fall. Here are some skin care tips that will help you to achieve optimal results during these autumn months: day or evening and apply a mask? If you choose an evening during the weekend to apply a hydrating mask, consider keeping that regimen for awhile. If you go and get facials, then get them on a standard day and try not to deviate if you can. Sunscreen is Still a Must! Just because the air is cool, it is not a green light to forgo the sunscreen. Your skin still needs to be shielded from the harmful rays from the sun and those rays are still harmful. A sunscreen with an SPF of 15 or greater is still a great choice. Got Cuticle Oil? During the fall months, air is dry and can even dry out your hands. Invest in a great hydrating oil that will lock in moisture and keep your hands looking soft and supple. Other great oils that can serve as cuticle oil can be olive oil and vitamin E oil. If youd like to have gorgeous, glowing skin, but dont want to pay a fortune for it? As an alternative to spending tons of cash in health stores and beauty shops, there are plenty of things that you can do inside the home, for very little money, that can also make a huge difference to your appearance. Here are a few time-tested tips: Vaseline Once youve removed your make up, applying a coating of Vaseline to your eyelashes is a great way to make them grow. Just as your lips are delicate, so are these tiny hairs and protecting them during the night will let them grow to their fullest, thickest potential. Papaya Juice You might know that papaya juice is good for tenderizing meat. Did you know that this is because it contains proteins that break down dead skin cells? Mix the juice of half a papaya with the juice of half a kiwi and some powdered gelatin to make a facemask. This acts as an exfoliant without you having to scrub away at your delicate skin, and it smells great too! Witch Hazel Great for getting rid of bruises quickly. This is a great tip for naughty teens who come home with love bites! Brushing Lips Yes, that sounds odd but it works. Instead of throwing out your old toothbrush, keep it to rub over your lips every now and again. This gets rid of dead skin cells so they a perfectly smooth, and gives them bright red glow, too. Just put some Vaseline over the top and youve got a very natural, yet beautiful look. Drinking Water Yes, yes, yes youve heard it all before. Just remember 8 glasses a day and to take a bottle of water with you when you go out. Simple! Turmeric Dabbing turmeric mixed with a little

water on acne spots before bedtime is an old beauty secret for perfect skin. It is said to dry them out to make them less noticeable, but make sure you cover your pillow with a handkerchief or dry towel to avoid yellow stains! Aqueous Cream This emollient cream, fragrance free and used to treat dry skin, is great for removing make up. It was once used as one of the ingredients in soap suds, but is hypo allergenic and comes in huge tubs. Wet your face, rub some over your eyes, rinse and rub off with a cotton pad. This is a great way to remove make up without harsh tonics

and instead, moisturizing as you go along. Cucumber This is possibly another one that we all know about; placing slices of cucumber on the eyes to stop them being puffy. One of the worst things is having to go outside when youve been crying, or have slept badly. Rubbing cucumber juice over your eyes or spending five minutes in the morning lying down with some will take the edge off of puffiness.

Look Carefully at your Body Cleanser The autumn time is a great time to reassess your beauty wash. In the summer, fruity shower gels are a popular treat. However, make sure that your shower gels and soaps will not dry out your skin as the air becomes a bit drier. For these fall months, consider a shower gel that is soap-free as well as hydrating. Its prime time to stash away the shower gels and bring out a creamy and moisturizing body wash. Oil-Based Scrubs are Stellar! During these fall months, consider an oil-based scrub. Oil-based scrubs are perfect for fall and winter with great exfoliating benefits and hydrating oils. During the autumn months, it is important to moisturize your skin every day. Consider lotions that are a bit heavier and allow for great hydration. The best time to apply your lotion is right after youve dried off after your shower or bath. After that shower, you can seal in the moisture thats already been absorbed into your skin. Put Your Skin On a Schedule During autumn, there are great opportunities to spend quiet nights at home. Why not have a great beauty

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Sports Beat Burrell Calls For Stadium Financing

KINGSTON, Jamaica Football Federation (JFF) president Captain Horace Burrell has renewed calls for the government to place greater emphasis on sports development, this time adding a bold suggestion. The CONCACAF executive committee member wants the government to borrow funds to finance the construction of 13 multi-purpose stadiums across the island. Burrell, speaking at the recent Clarendon Football Association (CFA) Presentation and Awards Ceremony in Toll Gate, said he is confident this kind of investment would yield tremendous economic benefits for the country. In the same way the government borrows money to construct roads I am going to make a bold suggestion that they get some loans and build some multi-purpose facilities in every parish, he said. I am talking about mini-stadiums like the one at Catherine Hall that could seat 10,000 people... each would have a football field, running track, netball court and other facilities. I will continue to call for this because our youngsters deserve it, Burrell added. Currently, Usain Bolt is the most talked about athlete in the world and I believe we could have more Usain Bolts because Jamaica has an abundance of talent, but not the proper facilities, so all we are asking for is the provision of proper facilities to help them (harness) that talent, Burrell, who is also a CFA vice-president, told the audience.

Horace Burrell

Williams Awarded Renshi Title

Trinidad and Tobago and USA karate expert, Shihan Darryl Williams was recently awarded the Shogo (Master title) of Renshi (polished instructor) by the All Japan Seishinkai Karate Federation (AJSF) and Soke Katsumi Okubo, 10th Dan. Renshi is one of three Shogo titles that were awarded under the auspices of Japans Imperial Family during feudal times.They are: Renshi, (polished instructor) Kyoshi (professor) and Hanshi (example model). The award of Sho-go is based on each individuals knowledge, teaching ability and the outstanding development of character through the study of karate. In the modern approach to karate, these titles/ranks are much more difficult to achieve than the conventional Dan (black belt) grades and are not automatically assigned with rank or seniority. The holder of these titles must also have made significant contributions to the karate community at large.

New Head For Bajan Football

BRIDGETOWN, Come monthend, the Barbados Football Association (BFA) will usher in a new President. Thats because current president Ronald Jones will not be seeking reelection to the BFAs top post. After 14 years at the helm, Jones, who is also the Minister of Education and Human Resource Development, has decided to step down and will not be contesting the BFAs September 30 elections. Having come under fire for Barbados recent poor performances which has seen them plummet to their second worst ever FIFA ranking of 175, and

Ronald Jones with the general election looming, Jones, who was also recently selected to be a member of FIFAs Ethics Committee, said the time has come for new blood to be injected into the sport.

Digicel Honored

At Ontario Dominoes Annual Awards Gala

Phillip Wins Republic Classic Feature

By Donstan Bonn Trinidad and Tobagos cycling Olympian Njisane Phillip brought the curtain down on the Newsday Republic Day Cycle Classic and Fun Run 2012 in grand style when he won the featured event at King George V Park in St Clair on September 24. The race was a 30-lap event around the Park and Phillip used the opportunity to make up for not capturing the sprint event over a distance of threequarters of a lap. After being denied the $500 prime on the first lap by Rafmon Mecalfabs Marloe Rodman, Phillip, riding in the colours of Team Beacon, was content to sit in the peloton as the race experienced several lead changes. First, Barry Luces would take the $200 prime on lap three as he led a group of four riders that included Jason Perryman, Troy Nelson and Warren McKay. And as the race entered the eighth lap, Luces and Perryman had opened a 28-second advantage on McKay and Nelson, with the main bunch a further

Photo by Eddie Grant Photography

The Ontario Dominoes League hosted its Annual Awards Gala on September 22 at the Jamaica Canadian Association Center. Hundreds of members from the Associations affiliated clubs turned out at the Gala to enjoy the evenings proceedings, which included the presentation of trophies and cash prizes to the League winners. Clarendon Boys emerged as first place winners of the Digicel Trophy and Championship Prize Money. Rising Stars was second, followed by

VR, Rockets and Elmbank. Several individual and corporate Awards were also presented including those to Digicel, JerkFest and the HarbourFront Centre. Well known Photographer Eddie Grant was on hand to capture this photo of the Leagues Assistant Secretary Novelette Samuels, presenting an Award to Digicels Anthony McWatt, in appreciation of the companys sponsorship of the 2012 Championships and the Awards Gala.

15 seconds adrift. As the race progressed, Phillip could be seen looking around him as he gradually inched his way closer to the front, while Colin Wilson, Joshua Alexander and Jovian Gomez all initiated attacks as they went after primes. Five laps from the finish, order was restored, with all the riders together as one group but this did not last long, as Stephen Mangroo led a charge to collect the final prime of $500, three laps out, while attempting to control the race by leading a Team Trek 1-2-3 with Wilson and McKay. At the bell, the Team Trek trio were still at the head of affairs but Marc Codrington and Luces quickly went by them with Phillip, Joshua Alexander and Linford Blackwood giving chase down the final backstretch. And Phillip would time his challenge to perfection as he powered past Codrington and Luces to hit the line ahead of Blackwood and Alexander, to a loud roar of applause from an appreciative crowd.

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Hunte Salutes Lara

ST JOHNS, Antigua During a gala ICC Awards event at the Waters Edge in Sri Lanka on September 14 , Brian Lara formally joined 15 other West Indian legends in crickets elite Hall of Fame. The West Indies Cricket Board (WICB) followed by saluting the legendary batsman, former captain and world record holder on being inducted into the ICC Hall of Fame. In a message on behalf of the Board of Directors of the WICB, President Dr Julian Hunte lauded Lara for his immense contribution to the game of cricket as a player, captain and the role he played as an ambassador for West Indies and Trinidad and Tobago. Brian Lara is, unquestionably, one of the all-time greats of this glorious game and on behalf of all Caribbean people and cricket lovers I want to congratulate him on this tremendous and fitting honour. He brought joy to the hearts of West Indians with his superhuman performances with the bat. During his 17 year international career, Lara featured in 131 Tests and 299 ODIs. He totalled 11,953 runs with an average of 52.88. Lara scored 34 Test centuries and 48 fifties. He twice broke the world record for the highest individual Test score, toppling fellow West Indian and Laras mentor Sir Garfield Sobers then 36 year old record in 1994 when he made 375 at the Antigua Recreation Ground (ARG). Ten years later, Lara returned to the ARG to reclaim the record with an imperious 400 not out against England, which remains as the world record. Lara dedicated the honour to his late father Bunty Lara, who died before his son played a Test. Lara also credited his brother Winston and sister Agnes during the function at the Waters Edge Resort, saying theyd played important roles in his development as a cricketer. Lara said his most memorable series was the four home Tests against Australia in 1999, when he scored 213 in Jamaica and 153 in Barbados to help West Indies draw the rubber 2-2. The 213 against Australia in Jamaica is definitely my best innings, he said.

Worth Repeating

This Years Most Watched Sports Event

By Martin Rogers Yahoo Sports Expert It will be the worlds most-watched sporting event of 2012.The T20 Cricket World Cup began on September 18 and over the course of the next 16 days will be watched by an estimated 1.5 billion people, or around a quarter of the global population. The tournament will captivate the top 12 nations in cricket, of which the United States is not one, perhaps the primary reason why the sport and its showpiece competitions float by without registering so much as a blip on the American radar. It was not always thus; trace back a couple of centuries and the U.S. was a powerhouse of cricket, even taking part in (and losing) the first ever international match against Canada in 1844. Given the diverse cultural topography of this country, the market for cricket (immigrants hailing from India, Pakistan, Australia and the United Kingdom) is still solid, strong enough for ESPN to broadcast every match of the T20 World Cup on its digital platform. And while cricket may come laced with tales of bamboozling rules and customs, there is actually plenty to like about T20 the most actionpacked and exciting version of a game thought to have begun more than 300 years ago. As times have moved on, so has cricket been forced to evolve. Test cricket, the most prestigious version of the game, involves matches lasting up to five days, with often seven hours of play per day. And at the end of it all, there is no guarantee there will be a winner, if the weather or the nature of the match slows proceedings. Such elongated affairs were all very well when the game was played by the genteel classes in Victorian England, but they arent so conducive to the modern world. Hence, in the late 1960s, a reduced version of cricket that spanned a single day was invented. This also sparked such innovations as colored clothing instead of the traditional all-white uniforms, an easily visible ball (white instead of red) and music instead of polite applause paired with tea and scones. The 21st century, though, is the era of the ever-dwindling attention span, and it became clear even a full day was too long for the younger generation. As attendances dropped, crickets organizers responded and a special task force borrowed heavily from Major League Baseball to come up with T20 short for Twenty20 a version of cricket that can be completed in around three hours. The 20 comes from the amount of batting time each team is given. In all forms of cricket, six balls (or pitches) constitute an over. At the end of each over a different bowler (or pitcher) takes the mound, which in cricket is a playing strip situated in the middle of the field. T20 gives each team just 20 overs to score as many runs as possible, as opposed to an unlimited amount of time in Test cricket or 50 overs in regular one-day matches. The reduced time frame forces batsmen to take greater risks and attack freely rather than adopt defensive measures aimed at trying not to get out. At first T20 was a domestic competition, beginning in England, then spreading around the cricket-playing world. Authorities soon realized it was a huge money spinner and quickly packed the schedule with T20 games. In 2008, the Indian Premier League formed as a strictly T20 league. Today, the IPL attracts the best players in the world with twomonth contracts worth over The current World Cup is a collection of the best national teams in the world. England is the defending champion, having won two years ago, while Australia, South Africa, Pakistan and the West Indies are all highly fancied. Host nation Sri Lanka has little pedigree in other sports, having won just two Olympic medals in its history, but is utterly obsessed with cricket, and bumper crowds are expected to cheer on its world-class team. The shortened nature of T20 means it can sometimes be a bit of a lottery and it is not to the liking of some of the traditionalists who prefer batters to score with deft placement rather than hefty swipes of brute force. Cricket in the U.S. continues to be largely a non-entity, although the national team has shown some signs of promise in recent times, having gained promotion to division three of the World Cricket League two steps below the top international standard. So while large sections of the world, especially the Indian sub-continent, will revel in all the World Cup action over the next two weeks, the American market will be largely oblivious as one of the biggest sporting events of the year drifts by making barely a murmur.

You have to understand the climate at that time. Going into that match, landing in Jamaica and knowing that everything was on the line - your captaincy, the series, respect and adoration by your fans. The mental strength I mustered during that week was something that when I looked back, it was very hard to measure anything against that. The performance was something I cherish and the fact that we won the match to level the series, after we were bowled out for 51 the week before in Trinidad, felt great. I thought the way I handled it was special. It is something I will never ever forget ... its a days cricket I will be talking about for a very long time. The 153 in Barbados the following week was rated higher by Wisden and the cricketing gurus but the double century in Jamaica was my best effort. Lara, 43, joined 16 West Indian cricketers - Lance Gibbs, Gordon Greenidge, George Headley, Michael Holding, Rohan Kanhai, Clive Lloyd, Malcolm Marshall, Viv Richards, Andy Roberts, Garfield Sobers, Clyde Walcott, Everton Weekes, Frank Worrell, Courtney Walsh, Joel Garner and Curtly Ambrose - in the ICC Hall of Fame

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