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CTO Pushing Adventure Tourism
Happy 48th Independence
Anniversary Guyana: Is We Own!
May 26th 2014 will mark the 48th Anniversary of Guyanas Independence. The Guyanese- Canadian community will mark this auspicious occasion
with its usual slate of Independence celebration activities. As Caribbean Graphics own tribute to Guyanas 48th Independence Anniversary, we are
pleased to present this collage of identifable Guyanese images. As Dave Martins would say Is We Own!
BRIDGETOWN, The Barbados-
based Caribbean Tourism Or-
ganization (CTO) says it will use
the upcoming Caribbean Week
in New York to position the
region to beneft from adven-
ture tourism now estimated at
US$263 billion.
The Caribbean nations repre-
sent a diverse offering of adven-
ture travel experiences already.
I look forward to sharing how
to best leverage the diverse cul-
tural, natural and active holiday
opportunities with travel agents
and destinations attending
Caribbean Week, said Shannon
Stowell, president of the Adven-
ture Travel Trade Association
(ATTA) and industry expert.
CTO said it plans to position
the regions adventure travel
product for its share of this
burgeoning market through
an interactive workshop for an
estimated 100 travel agents.
It said the three-hour Trade
Show & Educational Seminar for
travel agents will be held at the
Hilton Times Square Hotel on
Tuesday June 3.
CTO said that the programme,
which will start with a Tabletop
Trade Show showcasing leading
Caribbean adventure tourism
products, will culminate with a
presentation by Stowell.
ATTA is the largest profes-
sional organization for ad-
venture travel companies,
destinations and organizations
worldwide with over 930 corpo-
rate and
govern-
mental
members
from over
80 coun-
tries.
Adven-
ture Tour-
ism began
25-30
years ago
and has evolved from notewor-
thy expeditions and extreme ac-
tivities to softer, more accessible
experiences. In the Caribbean,
adventure travellers can opt for
activities as calming as rafting
on a river and observing the
wildlife to adrenaline pumping
activities such as zip-lining over
forest canopies several hundred
feet above ground.
The 2013 Adventure Tour-
ism Market study estimates
US$82 billion is spent on related
gear, apparel and accessories,
bringing the sectors total value
in 2012 to more than US$345
billion.
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Mama was my greatest teacher, a
teacher of compassion, love and
fearlessness. If love is sweet as a
flower, then my mother is that
sweet flower of love Stevie
Wonder
F
resh from placing fourth
at this years Trinidad
Carnival Humour Calypso
Competition, Dick DJuiceman
Lochan has since offcially
launched his latest CD, Un-
leashed! Released in 2013, Unleashed
is a 9 track mixture of social commen-
tary, humour and up tempo calypsos
performed in Lochans highly entertain-
ing inimitable style.
Unleasheds musical backing is pro-
vided by a host of Canadian luminaries
including Roger Gibbs, Chris Wilson,
John Bish, Panman Pat McNeilly, Jeff
Walcott and Ossie Gurley. Michelle
Walker and Tom Graham are among the
background vocalists.
A true Caribbean cultural ambas-
sador, the Trinidadian born, Toronto
based, folklorist, calypsonian and an all
round entertainer Lochan, is now also
in high demand as a master of ceremo-
nies for major cultural shows and events
within the Canadian Caribbean Com-
munity. When not entertaining, Lochan
often conducts programs in schools and
libraries on various aspects of Caribbe-
an Culture. He has also worked with
teachers of Caribbean learners
and as a tutor in the feld of
literacy.
Lochan is the recipient of
numerous awards for his con-
tributions to culture, com-
munity work, public educa-
tion and the development
of the calypso artform in
Canada. He is also a former
television consultant, pro-
ducer and freelance writer with several
Canadian publications, as well as being
the author of three books written in
Caribbean dialect namely Doh Make
Joke! Fuh True? and So It Go!
Since its offcial release Unleashed
has been very well received. As were
his initial self titled Juiceman and his
Christmas CD as well.
As a top notch calypso artiste and
lyricist, D Juiceman has been a very
popular performer in Trinidad at the
Kaiso Showcase Calypso Tent for annual
Carnival season, with a 2
nd
place fnish
in the Couva (central Trinidad) Calypso
Monarch competition under his belt. He
is currently a tutor and co-director of
Pass The Torch a cultural arts proj-
ect, now in its tenth year. This program
teaches calypso and soca to children
and youth in the Malvern community.
D Juiceman Unleashed
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This lovely lady was a
standout among the many
beautful models display-
ing Carnival Natonz 2014
costumes at the Bands
recent Launching. Carnival
Natonz 2014 Presentaton
Havana will celebrate the
Bands 10
th
Anniversary as
a partcipant in Torontos
annual Carnival.
Saints Golf
Fuh Fun
Fuh Fun - is that the name
of Torontos most dynamic
Caribbean music band ? Or is
it the MANTRA of the an-
nual Saint Stanislaus College
Alumni Association (SSCAA)
Golf Tournament?
Speak to any of the
SSCAA executives or
attendees at the an-
nual Golf Tournament
and theyll tell you,
without a doubt, its
the golf tournament.
Its organizers have
certainly always ap-
proached the Tourna-
ment with intent to
deliver FUN and
from all reports they
have delivered just
that and more over
the years.
This years Tourna-
ment will be held at
the Bethesda Golf
Course, located at
12808 Warden Avenue
in Stouffville, on Sat-
urday July 12. Regis-
tration begins at 6:30
am. The Shotgun Start
time will be 7:45 am.
The $120 entry fee
includes a cart, hole
prizes and a BBQ
Lunch. The Bethesda
Course offers towel equipped locker
room facilities. The days fun will in-
clude a $10,000 Hole In One prize spon-
sored by Aparco Insurance Brokers.
The tournament started at Deer
Creek with a small group of twenty-four.
Steak and Beer and lots of fellowship
were the order of the day. The Inaugural
event concluded with a commitment to
repeat the event and from there sprung
the Annual Golf Tournament which now
attracts as many as 144 golfers!
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Happy 48
th
Independence Anniversary Guyana!
I
ts hard to believe that May
26th this year will mark the
48th Anniversary of Guy-
anas Independence. Forty-eight
years sounds like a whole lot,
being just two short of ffty.
As young as I was back then I can still
remember vividly some aspects of May
26, 1966. In particular when at National
Park the Union Jack was lowered, the
colony of British Guiana ceased to exist
and the Golden Arrowhead was raised
for the very frst time to signify the birth
of Guyana as a country.
That night was the very frst time
I ever saw freworks. The imprint on
my young impressionable mind was so
indelible that even now, despite having
witnessed numerous other arguably
far more extravagant and impressive
freworks displays over the years, I still
somehow remember that was the very
best Ive ever seen.
There was a sense of excitement and
expectation in the country back then. The
optimism was so pervasive that it was al-
most tangible. In the decade that followed
Guyana was a very nice place to be.
Georgetown, the capital, was fully
living up to its reputation as the Garden
City of the Caribbean. For me it was an
idyllic backdrop to the most enjoyable
years of my life.
Years growing up, frst in Forshaw Street
where we lived until 1970. After that, Earls
Avenue Subryanville became my home turf
until I eventually left in 1981.
Those were years the days of which
were flled outdoor pursuits, particular-
ly playing cricket on any available strip
of pasture, oftentimes at the side of the
road. With bats made either a crudely
fashioned piece of wood or a palm tree
branch. Sponge, cork and rubber tube
were the most widely used varieties of
our street cricket balls.
Anyone who like me attended Queens
College in the early to mid-seventies will
readily affrm that theres no better place
on earth to acquire a High School educa-
tion. Queens back them was maintaining
its frmly established widely accepted
reputation, as one of the very best high
schools in the entire Caribbean.
Learning was a lot of fun, so much
so that too many of us, myself included
didnt take our studies nearly as seri-
ously as we should have. We were far too
busy engaged in the myriad of extracur-
ricular activities the school had to offer.
I myself played cricket at Form, House
and School levels and football at the
former two. Explored being a Cub Scout
for a year and was involved with the
Stage Society. I even played guitar pan
for a while in the schools Steel Orches-
tra! That was mostly on account of my
having a mega-sized teenage crush on
the schools sizzling hot Music Teacher
Mrs McDavid. Me and just about every
Second and Third Former in the school.
Finally I settled on QC Cadets as my
most favored non-cricketing school activ-
ity. I rose rapidly through the Ranks, from
Cadet to Lance Corporal. Finally to Cor-
poral in only my third year which was also
sadly the very last of the Corps existence.
If spending 6 years at Queens was
memorably enjoyable, imagine what
it must have been like for a randy, not
half bad looking eighteen year old, to be
admitted to St Roses High to complete
his A Levels. One of about only 20 such
young men, among a school population
of well over 500 teenage girls.
Talk about being a cat amongst the
pigeons, it was nothing short of minor
miracle that I actually passed my Levels.
I was actually one of the very few of the
male students that did. The distractions
from studying offered by the schools
female population were just too great.
Regardless of age, most Guyanese
who lived in the country during its frst
decade of Independence will again,
readily assert that there was no nicer
country on earth. Then, most unfor-
tunately, Burhamitis reared its ugly
head, transforming Guyana from being
the envy of the Caribbean to its ugliest
member country.
Deprived, by virtue of fraudulent elec-
tions, of the right to elect a government of
their choosing, Guyanese voted with their
feet. Thousands left the country, drain-
ing it of its most vital resource, the talent,
intelligence and skills of its peoples.
Today 48 years after its Indepen-
dence there are sadly probably now just
as many Guyanese living overseas as
there are in Guyana itself. Canada of
course, being one of the largest recipient
countries. I often wonder what Guyana
would have been like today, if half of
those of us who left had stayed.
As to what Guyana is now actually like
today, as it celebrates its 48th year of
Independence, I cant honestly say. Its
now been almost a decade since I was
last there, nine years to be exact.
Im due to visit the end of next month
though. Im scheduled to cover the West
Indies New Zealand 3rd Test at the
Providence Stadium. Although its been
around since the 2007 World Cup, Ive
yet to actually see a Test Match there.
Im betting Providences wont be
half as enjoyable as any Bourda Test.
But who knows, I may yet be surprised.
Cant wait to see for myself what that
will be like. Also exactly hows life in 48
year old Guyana. Ill be sure to share my
impressions upon my return.
Heres wishing all Guyanese-Cana-
dians a very Happy 48th Independence
Anniversary.
Cheers
Tony McWatt

CONSULATE GENERAL OF THE REPUBLIC OF GUYANA
505 CONSUMERS ROAD, SUITE 206, WILLOWDALE, ONTARIO M2J 4V8
Tel: 416-494-6040 Fax: 416-494-1530 Email: info@guyanaconsulate.com

A Greeting from Honorary Consul General Sattie Sawh on the
Occasion of Guyanas 48
th
Independence Anniversary

It is my pleasure to wish all Guyanese my deepest congratulations in the observance of Guyanas 48
th

independence anniversary.
This anniversary signals another step forward for our nation a step towards continued progress and
growth in all fields. Any anniversary lends itself to analyzing the past and the future, hoping to recognize
where we have come from and where we are going. While this is important, I urge all of us to not lose
sight of where we stand right now, at this moment in history. We are a fledgling nation of vast resources,
industrious citizenry, and determined leadership. The path we are on requires a steadfast attitude and a
united effort indeed, as the events to celebrate Guyanese independence in Canada show, much can be
achieved through collective efforts.
Our independence observances in Canada are manifold, and represent a wide-ranging and firm
commitment to promoting our nation in Canada. Indeed, it would be my pleasure to have our Diaspora
attend our various celebrations to observe independence this year: on Saturday May 24
th
, there will be a
grand independence dinner and dance at Elite Banquet Hall; on Monday May 26
th
at noon, we will be
staging a flag raising ceremony at Torontos City Hall, and; on Sunday, June 22
nd
, the 19
th
annual Guyana
Independence Festival will be held for the first time at the Soccer Center (7601 Martin Grove Road,
Vaughan). These events all help us to place Guyana in the spotlight, and I encourage all to join in on the
festivities. Feel free to contact the Guyana Consulate (416-494-6040) for any additional information you
may need.
48 years of independence is not a small or insignificant anniversary it is, in fact, a signal of an
unyielding commitment to growth and development. Our road, as a nation, has by no means been easy or
straightforward, but it is in the very nature of Guyanese to overcome adversity and persevere in spite of
challenges. While we, in Canada, may be far removed from Guyana physically, our homeland remains
deep within our hearts. Wherever we go and whatever we do, let us display our Golden Arrowhead with
pride, and let us represent our nation with excellence in our fields of endeavor.
I reiterate my best wishes for this years celebrations of Guyanas 48
th
anniversary of independence. Let
us continue on the path of progress for the furtherance of national prosperity. Long live the Co-operative
Republic of Guyana!

Sattie Sawh
Hon. Consul General
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Rihanna Facing Stolen Lyrics Lawsuit
BRIDGETOWN, The Four Seasons site
earmarked to eventually become one of
Barbados plush tourism spots has been
transformed into an illegal free-for-all
shopping centre.
Several thousand dollars worth of
building supplies, including lumber,
tiles, plumbing fttings, steel, toilet
bowls and urinals, are among items be-
ing illegally trucked away daily from the
Black Rock, St Michael location.
And even though police have caught a
number of culprits over the past several
weeks, lawmen have been unable to
press charges as a result of lack of proof
of ownership.
Police sources confrmed to the
WEEKEND NATION that construction
material has been taken from a number
of people caught driving away with sup-
plies, with some of the illegal cargo now
stored at the Black Rock Police Station.
CALIFORNIA, In the latest bizarre
mega-celebrity lawsuit, a prisoner in
California is suing some of contempo-
rary musics brightest stars including
Barbados pop princess Rihanna for
well over US$2 billion.
As frst reported by Re-Tox, Rich-
ard Dupree has fled a lawsuit against
Beyonce, her music mogul husband Jay
Z, Kanye West, Rihanna and her ex-boo
Chris Brown, seeking US$2.4 bi llion
because of allegedly stolen song lyrics.
According to Dupree, the pop stars con-
spired with the CIA, FBI, Homeland Secu-
rity and other law enforcement agencies
to spy on him in order to steal lyrics he
wrote while incarcerated in the slammer.
Dupree claims that the superstars and
government agencies stole 3,000 songs
from him and alleges that they robbed
[him] for hundreds of millions, even bil-
lions, in the satellite organization.
Dupree may nevertheless have fouled
up his original paperwork, based on an
order that Judge Carolyn Delaney is-
sued on April 30.
Thieves Plunder Four Seasons
IMPROPER
COMMENTS
BRIDGETOWN, The Lawyer for 17
police offcers who have challenged
their omission from promotion two
years ago has accused Minister of
Home Affairs Adriel Brathwaite and
acting Commissioner of Police Ty-
rone Griffth of demonising and un-
justly chastising protesting offcers.
For exercising their right to
sue, the offcers have now been
demonised and characterised as
being obstructive of progress in the
police force, Ralph Thorne, QC,
told local media.
His comments were in response to
statements by both Brathwaite, who
is also Attorney General, and the
acting commisioner at the Police As-
sociations annual general meeting
last week, that the court litigation
by the 17 offcers was halting the
promotion of offcers and causing
the level of supervision in the Royal
Barbados Police Force to suffer.
But Thorne referred to their
comments as grossly improper and
called for Brathwaite and Griffth to
be censured.
MOUNT GAY
POURING MORE
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BRIDGETOWN Despite depressed
economic conditions and less than
favourable sales of rum locally,
managing director of Mount Gay
Distilleries Limited, Raphael Grisoni,
is pledging continued investment in
the operations here.
He said the company will contin-
ue to expand the brand as it seeks
to increase export. The company
recorded a 14 per cent increase in
overall business for the fnancial
year ending March 31, 2014.
The Mount Gay offcial said the
Australian market was a fast grow-
ing one with double digit growth
over the last two years as the com-
pany continued to invest heavily in
marketing there. Grisoni added that
Mount Gays vision is to join the su-
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June 12 Elections Date For Antigua
ALCOHOL
CONSUMPTION
HIGHEST IN
GRENADA SAYS
WHO
ST. GEORGES, Grenada, The World
Health Organization (WHO) has listed
Grenada as having the highest alcohol
consumption per capita in the Carib-
bean.
But the Drug Control Offcer in the
Ministry of Education Dave Alexander
says while the report is a cause for
concern, it does not mean that Gre-
nadians are consuming more alcohol
than their regional counterparts.
Alexander who heads the Drug
Control Secretariat that monitors
and reports on drug use particularly
among students, says before coming
to the conclusion that Grenadians are
heavy drinkers one has to look at
various aspects of the report and one
just cannot look at the one chart or one
piece of data to get the picture.
When they put the data together,
what youd realize when you look at
the size of the population per hundred
thousand, based on the consumption
pattern it would indicate there is a
high consumption pattern based on
that ratio. It does not mean that Gre-
nada consumes more alcohol than any
other country, he told the Caribbean
Media Corporation (CMC).
The WHO report also showed that
66 per cent of the alcohol consumed is
spirits or what is called hard liquor, 30
per cent beer and four per cent wine.
The report also noted that based on
the per capita ratio there is more alco-
hol consumption among women than
men. Over the last few years, regional
alcohol consumption levels have been
a major concern for the Pan American
Health Organization (PAHO) and the
WHO. To this end they have, last year,
initiated a programme for countries of
the region to develop national policies
to address the issue of sale and con-
sumption of alcohol in the Caribbean.
He said one of the major recom-
mendations of the draft policy is for
amendments to the countrys Liquor
Liscense Act to take into consideration
the proliferation of alcohol retail out-
lets and advertising.
Grenadas Liquor Liscense Act was
passed in 1901.
ST. JOHNS, Antigua, Prime Minister
Baldwin Spencer has called on sup-
porters to ensure that his ruling United
Progressive Party (UPP) is returned to
power for a third consecutive term in
the June 12 general elections, even as
his main challenger, Gaston Browne was
telling voters Antigua and Barbuda will
be liberated on that day.
Nomination Day is scheduled for May
21 and political observers say control for
the 17-seat Parliament will be a straight
contest between the UPP and the main
opposition Antigua Labour Party (ALP).
In the 2009 general election, the UPP
won nine of the 17 seats with the ALP
six and the other seat going to the Bar-
buda Peoples Movement (BPM).
Spencer addressing supporters at a
mass rally in the village of Potters, east
of the capital, said it was important for
the UPP to be returned to offce in order
to continue with the socio-economic
programmes and policies that have
enhanced the lives of every citizen over
the past 10 years.
Spencer urged supporters not to
become complacent, saying although
victory is in sight we cannot drop our
guards. But Browne, who is leading the
ALP into elections for the frst time,
said he was confdent of victory adding
that the naming of the election date was
long overdue.
I think his (Spencer) performance
was pathetic and bordering on a pappy
show. The 12th of June, 2014, will be
judgment day for Baldwin Spencer and
the UPP. It will be deliverance day for
the people of Antigua and Barbuda and
victory day for the ALP.
He said June 12 would mark a turning
point for the people of Antigua and Bar-
buda. The ALP suffered its frst electoral
defeat in 2004 after nearly 30 years in
power held by the iconic and controver-
sial Bird family. Lester Bird, 76, who
succeeded his father and ALP founder
Vere Bird Snr as prime minister from
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GEORGETOWN, A former member
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police at the Cheddi Jagan Inter-
national Airport (CJIA) after she
behaved violently and posed a
fight risk, a usually reliable airport
source has said.
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17 morning at the check-in area e
where she had been preparing to
leave Guyana on the 5:30 am fight
to Miami. The woman has been
identifed as an American citizen
named Ms. Mason.\
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area and was deemed a fight risk
and was prevented from board-
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Police Commissioner, Seelall Per-
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The airport offcial, who con-
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a fight risk, the offcial said.
Too Much Political Interference
In Business Says Yesu Persaud
GEORGETOWN, Business magnate,
Dr. Yesu Persaud has asserted that po-
litical interference is one of the main
factors affecting the manufacturing
sector in Guyana. Dr. Persaud made
this declaration on May 17 at the of-
ficial launching of Sueria Manufactur-
ing Inc., a confectionary company at
the Eccles Industrial Site on the East
Bank of Demerara.
Dr. Persaud in his presentation at
the auspicious event said that while
he welcomes the young entrepreneurs
into the local manufacturing world, it
is imperative that he highlights some of
the factors affecting the industry.
The 85-year-old philanthropist said,
The Manufacturing sector has been af-
fected by too much political interference.
His presentation was made in the
presence of President Donald Ramotar
and First Lady Deolatchmee Ramotar
who were part of the gathering that ex-
tended best wishes to the young owners
of the company, Teshawna Lall and her
husband Frank Sanichara.
While Dr Persaud was making his
statement, the Guyanese leader fxed
his eyes on the industrialist, who
added, Do not interfere. Let the manu-
facturers be allowed to manage their
own businesses.
When it was the Presidents turn to
take the podium, he said, I am one
who believes in calling a spade a spade.
The real challenge we have in the
manufacturing sector is lack of cheap
energy. And therefore for us to be
competitive on the regional market, we
need a hydro plan but that was stymied
in Parliament.
The President added, We have a
small population in Guyana and I
thank the young owners of the confec-
tionary company for looking to export
the locally made products and fnd
fortune on the international market.
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least US$1B continues to have govern-
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GEORGETOWN, Permanent Secre-
tary within the Ministry of Culture,
Youth and Sport, Alfred King has
denied rumours that have suggest-
ed that he was involved in sexual
relationships with female students at
the New Opportunity Corps (NOC).
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mours that it is false, since I am in no
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that he has been integrally involved
in teaching and training youth and
stressed that his record in that re-
gard is testimony to his integrity.
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he has been dragged into the issue
because there is another person
who has the same surname that
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In Britain
KINGSTON, Former Reggae
Boyz striker Marlon King has been
handed an 18-month British jail
sentence for dangerous driving.
The 34-year-old caused a three-
car smash-up on the A46 in Not-
tinghamshire last year April, which
left one of the drivers involved
nursing a broken arm.
King, who pleaded guilty in
March to the charge of danger-
ous driving, was also banned from
driving for three years.
I do not regard your case as
merely impulsive or silly behaviour.
It was aggressive. It was arrogant,
said judge Paul Mann.
The court heard that King had
been weaving in and out of traffc
before proceeding to overtake a
VW Polo driven by Martin Beck, on
the inside lane. King braked sud-
denly, forcing Beck to perform an
emergency stop. A third car then
slammed into the Polo.
King drove off, but was called
back to the scene by a witness.
Beck had to be cut from the car
and airlifted to hospital.
Reports in the British media
said Beck underwent surgery for a
broken arm and spent three weeks
in hospital.
The frontman has played for
Birmingham City, Nottingham For-
est, Coventry City, Hull City, Leeds
United, Middlesbrough, and more
recently, Sheffeld United.
He was released from Sheffeld
United in December last year, and
has not played since
Were A Nation Of Crooks Says Pastor
KINGSTON, A senior member of the
clergy has called for the society to fess
up to the reality that Jamaicans are not
honest people. The Reverend Rennard
White, vice-president of the Jamaica
Evangelical Alliance and president of
the Missionary Church Association,
said it was no secret that, for a very long
time now, dishonesty has permeated all
facets of the society.
Delivering the May 18 sermon during
National Workers Week and La-
bour Day Thanksgiving Service at the
Covenant Moravian Church in Kingston,
White said: This is a country that has
made a way of life out of dishonesty.
He said it might be diffcult for many
to face this harsh fact, but if the country
must progress, it must admit to this
inconvenient truth.
In Jamaica, we are not a people who
are very strong morally and ethically
... . This is not our strong point. We are
good athletes; we are great in some
other stuff, but thats our weak area, he
told the congregation.
Dishonesty has gone into all our
institutions, he added.
Relating recent reports of widespread
electricity theft across the country, White
said this was only one of the many areas
in which Jamaicans have demonstrated
their dishonest behaviour.
He also lambasted the many business-
es and persons that have been evading
the tax net over the years.
We are told that only fve per cent of
all businesses are paying their taxes,
and look at the hoops that people jump
through to avoid paying their income
tax. You must feel for our minister of
fnance as he deals with the IMF (Inter-
national Monetary Fund).
White said tax reform would not help
the country until the Jamaican people
got rid of their dishonesty and started
honouring their commitments.
Politicians were not let off the hook
either. However, the reverend went
beyond making the perennial call for
them to be more honest, and demanded
that they begin demonstrating a level of
respect that is beyond reproach for each
other and the wider society.
At the top of the list of changes
White said he would like to see was
adults taking responsibility for the
state of the country and recognising
that they were to blame for the plight
of the nations youth.
He added that real change would only
come when greater value was placed on
life, and if the agents of socialisation -
families, schools and churches - cre-
ated the framework in which Jamaica
could grow.
Science & Technology Sector
Demystifcation Required
BOB MARLEY
SCHOOL
DETERMINED
TO SUCCEED
KINGSTON, Although faced with nu-
merous challenges, principal of the
Bob Marley Primary and Junior High
School, Roxanne Williams, is deter-
mined to make a positive difference
in the lives of the students whom
she is mandated to ensure become
upstanding members of society.
The institution is based in the
district of Stepney and was re-
named in honour of Reggae King
Bob Marley, who attended the
school when he resided in nearby
Nine Miles as a child.
As a junior high school the institu-
tion is populated by students who did
not manage to achieve satisfactory
scores in the Grade Nine Achieve-
ment Test (GSAT) so the 11 teachers
have a mammoth task of bringing the
slow-learning students up to scratch.
But this has not dampened Wil-
liamss spirit and she is hell-bent on
making the best of what she has to
work with. Chief among her woes are
the lack of computers in an age where
knowledge of technology is needed to
move forward.
We have only one computer that
is in the administration department.
These children dont know how to
use computers and that is not good.
We need to get these children on par
with their peers across the island or
sadly, they will be left behind in the
race of life, she said.
The school has for years been get-
ting assistance from the Bob Marley
Foundation, which has built a class-
room block and provides a $10,000
monthly stipend to offset the cost of
the schools breakfast programme.
A representative of the Founda-
tion told the Jamaica Observer that
a move was afoot to acquire some
computers for the school.
The school has a population of 174,
drawn from the surrounding com-
munities of Nine Miles, Eight Miles,
Stepney and Higgins Land.
KINGSTON, Professor Errol Morrison
has revealed that his job as the National
Director General of Science and Technol-
ogy, which virtually makes him Ja-
maicas frst science and technology czar,
will be primarily to demystify the sector.
The science and technology innovation
is something that we need to recognise is
not a mystifying term. We are at the level
where we want to bring it to a meaning-
ful setting to the man in the street, he
told local media in an interview.
The way the Government wants to
see the emphasis is on how it affects
the man in the street. This is the kind
of thing I think any government would
want to undertake, because the people
will begin to see the benefts of what
it is all about and begin to recognise
the input of the Government into their
welfare, he stated.
Some countries, within a matter of a
few years, just by focusing on the con-
version of what the people are already
doing are able to get them to put that
into commerce, small businesses and so
on. These are the areas that are going to
compel them towards developed status.
We need to take a leaf out of their book
and attempt to do the same, he added.
Professor Morrisons job falls under
the umbrella of the National Commis-
sion on Science and Technology (NCST),
which was established in 1993 as a
broad-based, cross-sectoral national
advisory body to the Government on
policies and strategies relating to sci-
ence and technology (S&T).
EU PROVIDING
BILLIONS FOR
JAMAICAN
PROJECTS
KINGSTON, The European Union is
providing J$11.1 billion (one Jamaica
dollar = US$0.004 cents) to Jamaica
for projects within the sugar industry,
justice, community development initia-
tives and poverty reduction.
Prime Minister Portia Simpson
Miller said the sacrifce being made by
Jamaicans under the current economic
programme is bearing fruits and
that the countrys strict adherence to
sound fscal management is part of
what has enabled the EUs continued
support to the country.
She said that some 100 communi-
ties in fve parishes will be benefting
from the poverty reduction component
of the support, and said it is part of
governments thrust to create enabling
opportunities to improve lives.
Its emphasis on the unemployed
female headed households is most wel-
comed, Simpson Miller said.
The targeted parishes are Kings-
ton, St Andrew, Clarendon, St James,
and St Catherine. The Prime Minister
outlined some of the expected results
of the poverty reduction programme
as improved quality access to basic
social and economic infrastructure
and services; as well as increased
income generation and employment
opportunities.
She emphasized that her admin-
istration is committed to ensur-
ing that children, the elderly and
other vulnerable groups, receive
the best quality of life, and so has
earmarked J$22.5 billion for social
support programmes. This includes
increase support for the Programme
of Advancement Through Health and
Education (PATH).
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Re-Elected
PORT-OF_SPAIN, Rowleys re-elect-
ed! Thats the obvious outcome follow-
ing PNMs May 18 internal elections re-
sults showing incumbent political leader
Keith Rowley sailing to victory over
challenger Pennelope Beckles-Robin-
son. Results started coming into Balisier
House elections commission from 9.33
pm with Rowley leading all the way. At
10.36 pm PNM elections commission
vice chairman Murchison Browne said
Rowley was leading in 11 constituencies
and had 95 per cent of the votes cast.
Browne said up to that time Row-
ley had a total
of 3,505 votes to
Beckles-Robinsons
203. Speaking at 9.55
pm, Rowley, wearing
his signature white
captains hat, had
also said he was very
optimistic. Rowley
said the election had
given lie to state-
ments that people
were not interested
in the exercise and
the election had the look and feel of a
general election. He said for a party
operating with volunteers, it was quite
a logistical experience.
Rowley congratulated all fellow party
members especially those who were
candidates and offered themselves for
the competition.
Team Rowley was so confdent of a
victory that supporters started gathering
at PNMs Balisier House headquarters
from 7 pm, and a stage, DJ and platform
were also set up for a celebration from
early in the night. It began before Rowley
arrived with jubilation breaking out as
the numbers in favour of Rowley started
rolling in. Among those present were MP
Paula Gopee -Scoon and members of the
incumbent team.
ROAD ACCIDENT
KILLS FORMER
NATIONAL CYCLIST
PORT-OF-SPAIN A bad year for
Trinidad and Tobago cycling got
worse on May 17 after Roger Smart
was killed in a vehicular accident at
Ariapita Avenue, Woodbrook.
Denise Smart, wife of the former
T&T cyclist, was informed of his
death by police later that day. She
said she was told by police he died
instantly after his Subaru Legacy,
which was heading north along Pe-
tra Street, Woodbrook, was hit by a
Volkswagen Passat travelling west
along the Avenue.
His death has left the local
cycling fraternity shaken up, espe-
cially coming less than two months
after his former national teammate,
Clinton Grant, also perished on the
roadway after being hit by a motor-
ist on the Mucurapo Foreshore on
March 29 during a training ride.
In all, six cyclists or former riders
of note have died for the year so
far. His wife of 22 years said Smart
had planned to take their son,
Dominic, 15their only childto
the movies the following day.
Rogers whole life was cycling,
she said. Hes been cycling since
he was 16. Hes been riding at a
top level since 16, getting up at
4.30 every morning. Cycling came
before everything in life.
FORMER AIRPORT
AUTHORITY
MANAGER CHARGED
WITH FRAUD
PORT-OF-SPAIN, Former manager
of the Airport Authority of Trinidad
and Tobago, Davanand Birju, has
been granted TT$200,000 (One TT
dollar US$0.16 cents) bail after be-
ing charged with fraud relating to
his academic qualifcations.
The state alleges that on August
8, 2012, he uttered a forged docu-
ment stating he had a Bachelor of
science degree (BSc) in Computer
Science from the University of Mas-
sachusetts, which he obtained on
May 26, 1988 knowing it to be false
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PORT-OF- SPAIN, A 14-year-old
boy successfully voted in the May 18
Peoples National Movements (PNM)
internal elections, Team Penny has
claimed.
Team Penny, led by Pennelope
Beckles-Robinson, has launched an
offcial complaint about this situation,
which they described as an egregious
offence. This is one of several voting
irregularities Team Penny claimed to
have taken place in the PNMs frst
one man, one vote internal elections.
One of the highlights was the battle
between Opposition Leader Dr Keith
Rowley and Beckles-Robinson for the
leadership of the party.
Team Penny issued a release entitled,
Voting irregularities abound at PNM
internal election.
In the build-up to the elections,
Team Penny claimed that the names
of many would-be voters were missing
from the fnal voters list.
The fnal fnal list was issued only
(Saturday), the day before the elec-
tions, by the PNM Elections Supervi-
sory Committee. And PNM members
turning up at various polling stations
to vote, whose names were on the
preliminary list, are fnding that their
names are not on the fnal list, the
release stated.
Ronald Boynes, candidate for
general secretary on the Team Penny
slate, has said over 40 persons have
been barred from voting in his Toco/
Sangre Grande constituency, several
of whom he personally registered us-
ing the numbered membership forms
prescribed by the Murchison Brown-
led Elections Supervisory Commit-
tee, it stated.
Team Penny claimed voter turnout
was extremely low in the Moruga,
Princes Town, Oropouche, St Augus-
tine and San Fernando West con-
stituencies.
There was a high voter turnout in
Beckles-Robinsons home constitu-
ency of Arima, the release stated.
While canvassing is strictly pro-
hibited under the rules laid down
by the PNM Elections Supervisory
Committee, canvassing by the Rowley
slate has also been an issue at sev-
eral polling stations. Voters at the La
Horquetta polling station were being
handed a card listing the entire Row-
ley slate with pre-printed Xs in the
appropriate boxes, the release stated.
And in a particularly egregious
offence, a 14-year-old boy with the
surname Thomas, whose name actu-
ally appeared on the voters list, was
allowed to vote. Team Penny has
lodged an offcial complaint on this
and several other issues with the PNM
Elections Supervisory Committee,
the release stated.
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E
ver hear the one about the
lawyer who is cruising by
in his chauffer driven limo
when he spots a homeless man at
the side of the road? As he asks
his driver to slow down he notices
that the homeless man is eating
the grass at the roadside. He rolls
his window down and inquires what the man
is doing. The homeless man explains that he
is so broke and hungry that he and his family
survive by eating grass. Upon hearing this,
the lawyer ask where is his family. The man
responds: just around the corner; Well get
in, says the lawyer, as he opens the limo door,
revealing plush leather seats, lets go pick up
your family. When the man was comfortably
secure in the limo, he asked the lawyer, where
are we going?, to which the lawyer replied: to
my estate, of course, I live on fve acres and I
just fred my gardener!
Yes lawyers are the butt of a lot of jokes and
believe me, I have heard them all. I appreciate
a good laugh and so whenever my friends and
clients come across a good one, it is sure to be
forwarded to me.
However in my many years of practice I have
tried to understand what exactly is the publics
love-hate relationship with lawyers. While we
are the butt of numerous jokes, lawyers are also
the focal point of many television shows, mov-
ies and topics of discussion. The public loves
us and they also love to hate us. Why is this
peculiar phenomenon possible?
Each year our law school in Ontario are
overwhelmed with application for limited
spots. Why, if lawyers are such a despicable
bunch? It seems the public loves us and love to
hate us. Perhaps and just perhaps, it is the case
of a few bad apples that contaminate the bar-
rel. Or maybe it is a skewed public perception
of the profession. Take for instance the series
of articles ran by the Toronto Star last week.
These stories focus on rogue lawyers, who
had defrauded, misappropriated or pilfered
clients funds. The Toronto Stars investigations
revealed that over the last decade some 230
lawyers were disciplined by the Law Society.
Of that number only 41 faced criminal charges
and only 12 faced jail time. The Star noted that
there were over 46,000 lawyers in Ontario. The
articles focus on the fact that the Law Soci-
ety of Upper Canada does not report crooked
lawyers to the police. These articles suggest or
imply that the Law Society is somehow cover-
ing up for rogue lawyers by not reporting those
who are alleged to have engaged in criminal
conduct to the police. However what the Stars
investigation failed to fully explore was the
role and function of the Law Society of Upper
Canada. This body regulates Ontario lawyers
and paralegals licenses in the public interest.
This means that members must be qualifed,
insured and meet the standards of learning,
competence and professional conduct. A prac-
ticing lawyer is subject to audit of his or her
trust accounts. The Law Society mandates that
lawyers books and records must be recon-
ciled by the 15th of every month. Furthermore
lawyers are required to fle and report on their
trust account fnances annually. In addition,
lawyers must complete continuing education
courses yearly, 3 hours of which must be in the
areas of professional responsibility. Inciden-
tally the costs of these courses must be borne
by the lawyer. Failure to comply with any of the
preceding may lead to disciplinary measures,
including automatic suspension of their licence.
The Law Society functions to protect and safe-
guard the publics interest, not those of its mem-
bers- lawyers. Therefore to suggest that the Law
Society is complicit in failing to report crooked
lawyers to the police is absurd. Ask any practicing
lawyer, the law society is not a lawyers ally.
In Ontario there are stringent and onerous
regulations governing lawyers, however as in
any situation it only takes a few bad grapes
to tarnish the entire bunch. Perhaps it is time
that the public recognize the roles lawyers play.
Recognize that it is lawyers who fght for you
right not to be wrongfully detained, prosecuted
or convicted; lawyers who ensure that you are
adequately compensated when you are seriously
injured; lawyers who keep the state and legisla-
tors in check by challenging laws that are over-
reaching or unjust; and yes, lawyers who ensure
and safeguard your property rights. So the next
time you read about the 230 lawyers who were
disciplined think about how many of those who
were disciplined for not paying their fees, not
doing their continuing education (because of the
cost to do so) and not being in compliance with
their fling requirements. Then think about the
other 45,770 lawyers in Ontario who live within
the rules and who are ready, willing and able to
stand up and fght for you.
Selwyn R. Baboolal is a partner at Oumarally,
Baboolal practicing for the past 20 years.
Why Rent When You Can Buy ?
T
ransitioning from renter
to homeowner is one of
the biggest decisions youll
make throughout your lifetime.
Thats why its essential to surround
yourself with a team of experts includ-
ing both a mortgage and real estate pro-
fessional to walk you through the steps
to home ownership, answer all of your
questions and concerns, help you decide
what kind of home you can afford and get
you pre-approved for a mortgage.
With interest rates still hovering
around emergency levels low rates
never before seen by your parents and
even your grandparents now is an
ideal time for frst-time homebuyers to
embark upon homeownership.
DOWN PAYMENT
The main reason many renters feel they
cant afford to purchase a home has to
do with saving for a down payment. But
there are many solutions available today
that can help frst-time buyers with their
down payments. Many lenders will allow
for a gifted or borrowed down payment.
And of those lenders that will not provide
this alternative, many offer cash-back
options that can be used as a down pay-
ment. Last year, a $5,000 increase was
made to the RRSP Home Buyers Plan,
meaning frst-time homebuyers can
now withdraw up to $25,000 from their
RRSPs for a down payment tax- and
interest-free. And if youre part of a
couple making a home purchase togeth-
er, you can each withdraw up to $25,000
from your RRSPs.
EDUCATING AND COACHING
Theres an endless amount of informa-
tion available to prospective homeown-
ers through the Internet, friends,
family members and anyone willing to
voice their opinion on a given subject.
What you really need, therefore, is edu-
cation and coaching as opposed to being
bombarded with more information.
Speaking to a mortgage professional
in order to obtain a pre-approval prior
to setting out home shopping can help
set your mind at ease, because many
frst-time buyers are overwhelmed by
the fnancing and buying processes,
and often dont know what it truly costs
to purchase a home. Real examples
can go a long way in showing you what
it costs to buy a home in your area
versus what youre currently paying in
rent. For instance, if a renter is cur-
rently paying $800 per month, with
that same payment (including taxes)
they could afford to buy a $120,000
home. And assuming real estate values
increase 2% per year over the next fve
years, the new homeowner would have
accumulated $27,000 in equity in their
home. If they continue renting, how-
ever, this $27,000 has generated equity
in someone elses home.
*The information in this article is not
intended as specifc investment, fnan-
cial, accounting, and legal or tax advice
for any individual.
LAWYERS: A LOVE
HATE RELATIONSHIP
BELLY BUSTAS: TAKE 3!
1. DRIVER RESPONSE
A truck driver stopped at a roadside diner for lunch and ordered a cheese-
burger, coffee and a slice of apple pie. As he was about to eat, three bikers
walked in.
One grabbed the truckers cheeseburger and took a huge bite from it. The
second one drank the truckers coffee, and the third wolfed down his apple
pie. The truck driver didnt say a word as he paid the waitress and left.
As the waitress walked up, one of the motorcyclists growled, He aint much
of a man, is he?
Hes not much of a driver, either, the waitress replied. He just backed his
18-wheeler over three motorcycles.
3. SAME DIFFERENCE
A married man goes to confessional and tells the priest, I almost had an
affair with a woman.
The priest asks, What do you mean almost?
Well, we got undressed and pressed together, but then I stopped.
The priest replies, Pressing together is the same as putting it in. Youre not
to go near that woman again. Now, say fve Hail Marys and put $50 in the
poor box.
The man leaves confessional, says his prayers, and then walks over to the
poor box. He pauses for a moment and starts to leave.
The priest quickly runs over to him and says, I saw that. You didnt put any
money in the poor box.
Well, Father, I pressed up against it, and you said that was the same as put-
ting it in.
2. GUARD DISARMED
Lem: I got fred from my job as a bank guard.
Clem: Thats awful. What happened?
Lem: Well a thief came in to rob a bank. I drew my gun. I told him that if he
took one more step, Id let him have it.
Clem: What did thief do then?
Lem: He took one more step so I let him have it. I didnt want that stupid
gun anyhow!
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Happy 48
th
Independence
Anniversary Guyana
Proud to be Guyanese.
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Benefts For Small Business: Where To Begin
And When - Part 1.
Understanding
Your Dental
Insurance Part 1
W
hether you are look-
ing to get individual
or family insurance
or you have insurance through
your employer and want a better
understanding of what you are
covered for, here is breakdown
of what to look for.
Your insurance will break all dental
procedures into a series of categories;
basic, major and orthodontics. Your basic
coverage includes; endodontics, perio-
dontics, and preventative, while your
major coverage includes crowns, bridges
and dentures. Each category will have a
percentage that the insurance will reim-
burse. If your insurance reimburses all
basic work at 90%, the remaining 10% is
the co-payment or patient portion. Some
policies have a deductible, for example
$25 per individual and $50 per family.
This deductible is taken from the frst
payment of the policy year.
It is important to note your policy year
and the fee guide year your policy reim-
burses at. Your policy year determines
when it refreshes and your maximums
are topped up. Consider your fee guide
year as well when determining the co-
payment. Some dental offces may follow
the standard dental fee guide for On-
tario dentists; this fee guide outlines the
suggested fees for all dental procedures.
For example, we are currently in 2014, if
your insurance reimburses at a 2 year lag
fee guide, your insurance will consider
fees to a maximum of the 2012 standard
dental fee guide for Ontario dentists.
This means the insurance will reimburse
you at 90% of the fees from 2012.
Your policy maximum can work in
a number of ways. Most often policy
maximums are per individual and may
provide separate maximums for basic,
major and orthodontics. If your policy
covers orthodontics, take note of any
age limitations for such treatment.
If you have a family policy and have
children over the dependant age (depen-
dant age is decided by the insurance and
generally ranges between 19-21 years), it
is crucial to update your insurance as to
whether they are full time students. If your
child is a full time student your insurance
may cover them until 25-26 years.
Each policy stipulates a series of
frequencies in which certain proce-
dures can be billed to the insurance. For
instance, your insurance may note that
recall examinations can be billed once
every 9 months. A recall examination is
the short examination the dentist com-
pletes after your cleaning appointment
to verify x-rays, cavities, and any other
concerns that may have arisen during
your cleaning. How often you have your
cleaning is determined by the number of
scaling units allocated. Scaling units are
calculated in 15 minute increments and
are considered the time the hygienists
uses to clean your teeth. For example
if your policy states you have 12 scal-
ing units per calendar year, these units
can be divided as such; 3 units every 4
months, 4 units every 3 months etc. If
you see your hygienist every 3 months,
every third appointment your dentist
can complete the exam after your clean-
ing and your insurance can be billed for
that examination.
Take a deeper look into your dental in-
surance, maybe you can have your teeth
cleaned more often. Ask your dental
offce for more details about your policy.
Education is key, dont be afraid to ask.
O
ne of the greatest chal-
lenges you may face as
a small business owner
is the ability to attract and
retain quality, dependable
staff members, particularly
as your enterprise evolves
and grows. Investing in your
employees by offering them
a health benefit plan and a
retirement plan can help you
tackle this challenge. But
where do you begin and
when?
In the following case study, read how
Josh and Kim are successfully working
with their advisor to identify the critical
steps they should take as they develop
their business.
A HAPPY ANNIVERSARY
Josh and Kim have been on cloud nine
for weeks, reading the notes of con-
gratulations that have been accumu-
lating on their office bulletin board
messages of support and apprecia-
tion from family, friends, suppliers
and clients. It hasnt been easy, but the
couples physiotherapy practice has
gone from start-up to take-off. Yester-
day, the office celebrated its fifth an-
niversary with cake and refreshments
for staff and customers. Today its
back to business. With an eye towards
the future, Josh and Kim have plans to
expand the practice and add new staff.
Theyve set up a meeting with Mark,
their advisor, to discuss their goals
and ask for advice.
THE START-UP YEARS
In the early years of a business, many
owners work long hours and pour every
possible penny back into the company
to get it off the ground. Josh and Kim
remember just how tight money was
during that period.
Despite those early struggles, Josh
and Kim have always understood that
fairly compensating their employees
is a key ingredient in the recipe for
running a successful business. With
Marks guidance and support, theyve
set up an affordable start-up health
benefits plan for all staff, knowing
that, without one, holding on to tal-
ented employees and attracting new
ones would be difficult.
Josh and Kim are both happy that the
frst years in business are behind them,
and that they now have a much better
understanding of how to run a business
and make sound fnancial decisions
thanks in part to Marks ongoing advice
and recommendations.
Isa Rahamat is a Financial Advisor
with Manulife Securities Inc. This con-
tent is provided courtesy of Solut!ons
from Manulife Financial.
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Groceries & Restaurants:
Gearing Up
For Summer
A
you one of those people who feel the
need to lose weight and get ready
for the summer? For me, I dont be-
lieve in dieting, I just put the weight right
back on. What I found works is monitor-
ing your food intake, being mindful of the
amounts you eat and how often you eat.
Having a good breakfast is a great way to
start your day, even eating small amounts
throughout the day. Fruits and vegetables
should be a staple of your daily menu. If
you can eat them raw, then all the bet-
ter. I have a weakness for sweetness -
pastries cakes, pies, etc. I just enjoy these
desserts and I always have to control the
amount I eat. Being active should also be
part of your daily routine. Whether you go
to the gum, walk or ride or simply take the
stairs instead of the elevator. I have a deli-
cious roasted vegetable wrap and a tasty
summer salad to share with you today.
The sky is the limit with cooking; you can
always be creative by adding, substitut-
ing or reinventing a dish. Try it today. For
questions, comments or catering contact
me at 647-294-7916 or hibiscusmary@
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ROASTED VEGETABLE WRAPS
Tortilla wrap shells
1 large eggplant
2 zucchini
1 red sweet pepper
1 yellow and/or green sweet pepper
1 cup mushrooms
3 cloves garlic
1 medium red onion
cup olive oil
Salt and black pepper
Hummus (optional)
You can choose any type of tortilla
wrap - plain, whole wheat, spinach, etc.
Wash all vegetables and slice them. Then
place on a baking sheet. Drizzle olive oil
over them; add a dash of salt and black
pepper. Mix well; making sure everything
is coated with the oil. Bake in a 350 degree
oven until all the vegetables are tender.
To serve it, you can spread hummus, or
mayonnaise or any desired dressing.
Place the veggies on the wrap; add lettuce,
tomatoes, and cucumbers and then roll it,
closing in the sides to prevent anything
from falling out. Cut in half and enjoy
anytime. Can also be cut into small pieces
and served at parties.
TASTY SUMMER SALAD
Mixed salad leaves or baby spinach
2 medium tomatoes
1 cucumber
red onion
sweet pepper (red, green or yellow)
1 tablespoon Feta cheese (crumbled)
1 stalk celery
cup olive oil or your favourite dressing
Salt and black pepper to taste
Berries (optional)
Wash the lettuce and place in a bowl.
Slice the vegetables and sprinkle the feta
cheese on the salad. Add the oil or dress-
ing, salt and pepper. Toss well and serve
cold. Add dressing just before serving.
Kick it up a notch by adding blue ber-
ries, raspberries, blackberries or sliced
strawberries. Makes a great lunch.
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Were i n your Ki tchen more than you Thi nk!
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Roach
Ready!
A
fter returning to competi-
tive cricket on May 17, for
the frst time in seven
months following a shoulder
injury which led to surgery, key
Barbados and West Indies fast bowler
Kemar Roach is now eagerly looking
forward to resuming his international
career in the three-match Test series
against New Zealand next month.
Roach, 25, turned out for his beloved
club CGI Maple against BRC BCL at
Blenheim A in the ffth and fnal pre-
liminary series of the BCA Sagicor Gen-
eral T20 championship and impressed
with the new ball in a winning cause.
Bowling genuinely quick, he took one
wicket for ten runs off four overs on the
trot as BCL were bundled out for 77 in
20 overs - the lowest total of the series
- before two-time champions Maple
triumphed by eight wickets with as
many as nine overs to spare to top Zone
B with a maximum 20 points.
I am glad to be back on the feld play-
ing for Maple and I am looking forward
to representing the West Indies again as
soon as possible with my focus on the
Test series against New Zealand in a few
weeks, Roach told BCAcricket.org in an
exclusive interview.
He is in a 20-man West Indies squad
preparing for the series with a camp at
the 3Ws Oval here from May 22 to June
2. The frst Test against
the Black Caps is in Ja-
maica beginning June 8.
Roach, who has 85
wickets at 27.71 runs
apiece in 23 Tests since
his debut in 2009, said he
was happy with his May
17 performance. I hit
some good areas and the
pace was defnitely up. I
was able to contribute in
a positive way for Maple,
Roach said.
I spoke with the captain
and he said he had a plan.
He asked me if I wanted to
bowl four overs in suc-
cession and I told him I
wouldnt mind to get the
body working again. The
pace is still there but I am
not a hundred percent yet.
I think the more I bowl,
the better I will become.
I have really missed
playing. Seven months out of cricket is
a long time and now I am at the point
where I can play again, I want to be
able to represent Maple, Barbados and
West Indies.
I am very confident that once I
get some more sessions in and some
strength work, I will be raring to go
for the first Test against New Zealand,
if selected.
Roach pointed out that following
sessions at Kensington Oval from the
middle of April with BCA coach Vasbert
Drakes, as well as West Indies team
coach Ottis Gibson - both former Barba-
dos and West Indies pacers - he stepped
up practice recently at Trents, the home
ground of Maple, with assistance from
another former Barbados and West In-
dies fast bowler Corey Collymore, who is
also a Maple player. Yet another former
Barbados and West Indies seamer, Hen-
derson Bryan, is the Maple coach.
I was working with Vasbert and also
had some sessions with Ottis. I was in
the gym earlier in the year and then the
bowling aspect of it started in April. It
was basic stuff as in the rotation of the
arm and the fundamentals of fast bowl-
ing, Roach explained. I practised with
Maple the entire week before the game.
I was working with Corey and he helped
me to get my technique back and some
basic stuff about bowling.
Corey watched me bowl. He gave me
some pointers on what he thought about
my bowling and he told me about a few
faws that can be worked on in the next
couple of weeks. It was a happy atmo-
sphere and a very relaxed environment.
CPL To
Contribute
Towards
Windies
Annual
Retainer
Contracts
T
he Caribbean Premier
League (CPL) will contrib-
ute US$360,000 towards
the annual retainer contracts
for frst-class players, the West
Indies Cricket Board (WICB)
has announced.
The announcement follows a WICB
meeting in March which approved a 19
point plan for the professionalization
of frst-class cricket in the Caribbean
starting next season.
The professionalisation of frst-
class cricket in the Caribbean is long
overdue and fnally we have taken
a frm decision to realise this, said
WICB CEO Michael Muirhead.
It will be a most costly venture but
one which is absolutely necessary for
West Indies cricket to move forward.
We are exceedingly grateful to the
CPL for this signifcant commitment
towards the funding of these annual
frst- class contracts.
Some 15 players in each of the six
territories will be contracted on a full-
time, year-round basis.
This means 90 frst-class players
will be given annual contracts joining
those contracted under WICB Annual
Retainer Contracts.
A fundamental part of CPL is
securing the future of cricket in the
Caribbean by creating a platform
for the next generation of stars to
showcase their talent to a global
audience, said CEO of the CPL,
Damien ODonohoe.
Our partners at WICB are working
towards getting West Indies cricket
back to the top across all forms of the
game and we at CPL will endeavour to
play our part in that mission.
West Indies Players Association
(WIPA) president and CEO Wavell
Hinds, was also positive about the
development. WIPA welcomes the
contribution of the CPL to this pro-
gramme, and we have also played a
pivotal role in the process of bring-
ing the professionalization of the
first class game in the region closer
to reality. Our members voted unan-
imously at our last AGM to support
the initiative, and agreed to take the
steps asked of them to make it hap-
pen. We see it as a great opportunity
for a broader base of our member-
ship to earn a living from the game,
said Hinds.
Under the new Professional First
Class structure the contracts will
see players being part of a First-
Class Franchise system, the details
of which are expected to be made
public soon.
H
ead coach of the Sagicor
West Indies High Per-
formance Centre (HPC)
team Graeme West says the
presence of Sir Vivian Richards
in the training camp ahead of
their series against Bangladesh
A is a welcomed boost for the
sides preparations.
Sir Vivian will work with the coach-
ing team at the HPC that is headed
by West to prepare the 13-member
squad for their series of two four-
day, three 50 overs-a-side and two
Twenty20 matches all to be played
in Barbados from May 26 to June 15.
Sir Viv is the latest former West In-
dies player currently either involved
with coaching or advising a number
of West Indies teams.
The others are West Indies head
coach Ottis Gibson, West Indies
team operations manager Richie
Richardson, West Indies batting
coach Stuart Williams, West Indies
Womens head coach Sherwin
Campbell, West Indies Womens
assistant coach Ezra Moseley, West
Indies Under-19 assistant coach
Robert Samuels and HPC bowling
coach Vasbert Drakes.
The two-week camp formally
opened on May 13 and West said that
Sir Viv had already begun to make his
presence felt with the players.
West said the aim of the camp
and the brief series against the Ban-
gladeshis was to help emerging and
fringe players to sharpen their skills
and turn the heat up on the play-
ers in the senior West Indies squad
which will soon begin a home series
against New Zealand.
Squad: Sunil Ambris, Ronsford
SIR VIV HELPING HPC IN PREPARATION
FOR BANGLADESH A SERIES
Beaton, Devendra Bishoo, Jer-
maine Blackwood, Carlos Brath-
waite, Kraigg Brathwaite, Jonathan
Carter, Sheldon Cottrell, Miguel
Cummins, Assad Fudadin, Leon
Johnson, Ashley Nurse, Chadwick
Walton.
MATCH SCHEDULE
- May 26-29: 1st Four-day match
Windward Cricket Club, Lucas
Street
- June 2-5: 2nd Four-day match
Kensington Oval
- June 8: 1st 50 overs-a-side match
Kensington Oval
- June 10: 2nd 50 overs-a-side
match Windward Cricket Club
- June 12: 3rd 50 overs-a-side
match Desmond Haynes Oval,
Black Rock
- June 14: 1st Twenty20 Kensing-
ton Oval
June 15: 2nd Twenty20 Three Ws
Oval, Cave Hill

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