Bajan Sun Magazine May 2014 Edition by Bajan Sun Online

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MAY 2014

VOLUME 2 | ISSUE 3 | MAY 2014

CONTENTS

About Our Magazine pg 5

Karaoke Days & Locations pgs 11

Rockit Dezigns pg 6

Flying Fish Studios pg 11

Bajan Web Dezigns pg 6

Thirsty or Not Restaurant & Bar pg 12

Nerd Tech pg 6 Strictly Bajan Rum Shop Tours pg 9

Beauty Intricacies - Deborah Ramdin pg 36

Skin Guru - Dr Andrew Forde pg 10

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How Authentic are You Norma T. Hollis pg 51

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Loan Application Checklist pg 16

Publisher The BIM

Easter Fun Day - Mr. Delicious Snack Bar - pg 17 Ainsley Harriott - TV Host visits Mr Delicious Snack Bar pg 17

A r t & C re at i ve Di rec t o r F r an kl y n P ar ri s E d i t or

R a e an n B e c kl e s

A s st . Ed i t o r: C he ry l C o r bi n D e si g n & L ay o ut G r a p hi c D esi g ne r

F r a nk l y n P a rri s F r a nk l y n P a rri s

A d v er t i s i n g S al es

Q ua n t a n o P a rr i s

T a s ha n n a P ar ri s

Tech Tip pg 19

C o n t ri b ut i n g Wr i t ers D r . A nd rew F o r de

B.A.R.S. Inc. Be The Voice Karaoke Competition pg 20

D r . A ni t a D a vi s D eFo e

Meet Cher Corbin - Poet/ Author pg 22

C h a rm ai ne J F o r de

Meet Ainsley Carter Poet/Author pgs 20 Private Tutoring pg 24

N o rm a T H ol l i s D e ni se J C h arl es

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or us, local is always first and foremost, and our specialty is promoting local products, places, foods, traditions, talent & businesses.

Bajan Sun is a company founded to provide education, resources and the support which is needed to understand and implement the core business marketing strategies that will help you succeed in whatever business you may manage. The business marketing strategies we teach and promote are designed to help you succeed by showing you how to do the things that make customers love you and become your greatest assets. If you are dedicated to building a business that thrives on establishing strong relationships with your customers and employees, we are here to help and support you as you make this journey.

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We are committed to helping the Globe, providing top quality service and growing your businesses through referrals. We are dedicated towards helping entrepreneurs, the creative arts & tourism everywhere succeed.

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Nerd Tech We offer a wide range of Computers: Laptop, Notebook & Desktop Repair/ Upgrades & Virus removal Services in Barbados. The best choice for on-site Computer repair, PC service, and Virus removal. Our experienced technicians are available 7 days a week to resolve issues as complex as setting up a business network, or as simple as helping you get the most out of your PC or laptop, all within 24 hours of scheduling your appointment. Nerd Tech is a computer service company in Barbados.

ROCKiT DeZigns At ROCKiT DeZigns it's all about fantastic Jewellery pieces that match your taste, personality and sense of style. The name ROCKiT DeZigns is synonymous with exquisite custom-made jewellery. It’s a proud heritage and continues today with our team of creative jewellery designers, whose bespoke, handcrafted creations have been recognized nationally and internationally for their inspired design and meticulous workmanship. So when the occasion demands something exceptional, come and talk to us. Our master designers will be delighted to bring your dream piece of jewellery to life.

Whether you're looking for help fixing your PC, Virus removal or computer upgrades Nerd Tech can help. We are specialists in providing convenient and reliable on site computer repair services and network support for all business sizes. Why hassle with disassembling your PC from your home and bring it to a repair shop every time when it has problems? When virus and spyware issues surface or other computer headaches arise - Let Nerd Tech come to you. Tel: 1-246-830-3893

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Bajan Web Design Bajan Web Design Specializes in quality web design, web programming, flash design, Wordpress customization, SEO services and many more at a competitive rate. Here at Bajan Web Designs we are all about making your life as easy as possible. We don’t like how other agencies will baffle you with technical jargon to make them sound worth more than they are. This is why we have a new way of doing things. You the client get a specialist design and development team, working on your website for a simple clear cut price. Every website will be custom designed, developed and tested to the highest standards – except we won’t change our quote every other day. We have packages set up already so that you can decide what you want and how much you want to pay for it. 6 Call: 245-6629 Email: info@bajansunonline.com

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Strictly Bajan Rum Shop Tours

As the name suggests this tour is strictly local and seeks to provide visitors with a truly Authentic Barbados Experience. As such, this tour exposes our guests to Traditional Rum Shops, Traditional Bajan (people), Traditional Food and Local Beverages. But even more, our 'visiting friends' have the opportunity to be part of our Culture, and Heritage. The tour incorporates on bus fun activities, games and competitions. While the tour is fun it is also educational and informative, allowing for a fun learning environment. This being said, our tour begins with a visit to the facilities of the world's oldest Rum and pioneer of fine liquor: Mount Gay Visitors Centre. Following this, our tour proceeds to visit three (3) Rum Shops: where our guests can indulge in Traditional Dishes and Beverages and be delighted by local craft and entertainers.

Rum Stops First Stop: Rum Shop and Traditional Dish Visitors interact with shop owner/s who provides our guests with a brief history of their establishment as well as Mini Cutters: Ham/Egg/Cheese and a glass of Claytons Kola Tonic (Sponsor): part of the All Inclusive Package. Second Stop: Local

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Visitors interact with shop owner/s who provides our guests with a brief history of their establishment as well as a Local Pickle Dish: Chicken Foot/Pudding and Souse/Buljol and one (1) Banks Beer (Sponsor): part of the All Inclusive Package. Third Stop: Rum Shop and Traditional Dish Visitors interact with shop owner/s who provides our guests with a brief history of their establishment as well as Local Lunch and a glass of Claytons Kola Tonic mixed with Mount Gay Rum (Sponsors): part of the All Inclusive Package.

Tour Days: Tuesday/Thursday/Saturday Tour Time: 10:00am to 2:00pm Tour Guide: Knowledgeable about our Barbadian Culture/ Friendly and Personable Tour Driver: Experienced and Safe Tour Transport: Fully Air Conditioned 40 Seater Coach Tour Security/Safety: First Aid Kit on board with trained First Responder Tour Cost: $65.00 USD/ $130.00 BDS - All Inclusive Package Telephone: 844-7008 Email: strictlybajanrumshops@gmail.com Follow us on twitter: @RumShopsTours Visit us online: www.bajanislandtours.com

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SKIN GURU

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By Dr. Andrew Forde

CRP is also known as Gougerot-Carteaud Syndrome. It was first described in 1927 and even though it is said to be rare, it is a common skin condition in the West Indian black population. The condition can affect the face, neck, armpits and the trunk. The forehead, cheeks and the perioral area are most common on the face. On the trunk the favourite areas are the centre of the chest/back and in the love handles. Skin coloured, light grey or black macules (small flat areas) and bumps (papules) join up to form a net like (reticulate) pattern or larger flat (patch) or raised (plaque) areas. CRP is usually asymptomatic but there can be associated itching. The dryness is most commonly noticed after bathing or sweating. Obese individuals with hormonal disturbances like diabetes and thyroid disease or physiological conditions like pregnancy are at risk. There are also reports of family members being affected by the condition. The cells in affected areas multiply faster and also produce more protein called keratin. Yeast, fungi and bacteria have been isolated in affected skin. Unfortunately the real cause of the condition is still unknown. The natural history of the disease ranges from an isolated episode to chronic recurrence. It responds beautifully to low dose antibiotics for two to six weeks. A few patients respond to oral antifungals. There is no specific test for CRP and this accounts for a high percentage of misdiagnosis by non-dermatologists. CRP is often mistaken for fungal infections like â&#x20AC;&#x153;liver spotsâ&#x20AC;? and eczema.

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Flying Fish Studios Flying Fish Studios is a full service

Club Marina - Cavans Lane, Bridgetown, St. Michael

audio-visual

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Barbados with offices in Trinidad

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and Jamaica. We are the largest

Juice Spot - Ruby Main Road, St Philip

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film distribution content provider in

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Technology

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Jamba’s Bar - Banks Hall, St. Michael

have enhanced and streamlined various business procedures

Waves Bar - Spring Garden Highway, St Michael.

Steve Fung-A-Fat working with a dedicated Team consisting of

South Coast Daiquiri & Grill St. Lawrence Gap, Christ Church.

years combined experience in website, social media, animation and

across different industries. The NMT Division is headed by Mr. programmers, graphic designers and web developers with over 30 mobile phone application development. We constantly go the extra distance to provide excellent customer service and achieve the

Fridays:

highest standards of quality.

Sonita’s Crib - Birds Hill Haggatt Hall, St. Michael Moore & Chef Tull Bar- - Buckingham Road, Bank Hall, St. Michael

Headquarters Address: Building # 4Main , Manor Lodge Complex, Warrens, St. Michael -Telephone: 1-246-438-8833

Saturdays: Thirsty or Not bar - Maxwell Main Road, Christ Church Codgie’s Bar - Queen Mary Road, Bank Hall, St Michael. Package.

Juice Spot - Ruby Main Road, St Philip

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Black Pudding & Souse a Dish of Ingenious Necessity!!! While the slave owners kept the prime cuts of the hog, the shoulder chops, loin chops, spare ribs, bacon and ham for themselves. The slaves, the blacks, were given specific parts, carved from their butchered pig, the head, feet, tail and the intestines.

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Our opening hours are 9:00 AM to 11:00 PM Monday to Friday 9:00 AM until on Saturdays 3:00 PM to 11:00 PM on Sundays!

DAILY LUNCHES AND EVENING FINGER FOOD, WITH AN AFTER WORK LIME ON FRIDAYS AND KARAOKE ON SATURDAYS. Daily Menu consisting of Bajan dishes like Chicken (Baked, Fried, BBQ) Fish (Fired or Grilled), Lamb Stew, Pork (Baked) Grilled Snapper, Rice vegetables or peas, Macaroni Pie, Fries & Roti (chicken or beef) IT's A GREAT PLACE TO EAT AND MEET WITH EASY BUS EXCESS AND A FRIENDLY STAFF VISITORS WELCOME!

Slaves wondered how best to make a dish that blends various parts of their master’s sow. The pig’s head cut it in two parts, ears, tails and sow’s trotters were put in an iron pot with water and salt. When finished cooking it was set aside for the meat to cool, the cooled meat was then cut in slices off the bones into a bowl of pickle, which was made of salt water, lime juice, cucumber, few red peppers diced and garnished with parsley. Souse now in pickle marinates coolly. Black pudding, English name for boudin noir, pig’s blood captured in bowl with vinegar. Grate sweet potatoes into a bowl, add thyme, sweet marjoram, bajan sugar with mixed shallots, and dash of clove powder and blend bloody ingredients to make a mixture. This is then stuffed into the pigs intestines used for the pudding, like rolls of sausage. These are then placed into a boiling pot of water. Sheer necessity created room for ingenuity, Slaves made unwanted pig parts into real soul food. Once a dish for the lowly slave, today the rich and poor all eat, Black Pudding and Souse...

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Beauty’s Intricacies By Deborah Ramdin

MAY 2014

Black Pudding & Souse Locations Fridays: Tony’s Snack Bar & Restaurant Lot 18 Clapham Park St. Michael

My mantra in life is Success. I measure my success by two rare and real achievements, finding Love and Joy. I believe that once we have love and Joy all success is won. I found a love and Joy in Make-up. However, there was no smooth road to finding my Love; after pursuing lost dreams in Science at Secondary School. I finally switched over to do art in my final year of sixth form, because for very long it was a passion of mine. After I graduated, I went on to university where I am pursuing my bachelor’s degree in Accounts and Finance, which I have found, helps me to grow as a business person. I did not discover my passion for makeup until entering a beauty pageant and being crowned queen. I saw the depths of beauty throughout the journey of the pageant and I believe this is what inspired me to express my art in make-up. Ever since then, contours, eye shapes, lips, cheek bones, Skin tones and Colors excite me. To see the transformation in a person and the elation on their faces, that tells me it was a job well done. As I always say, I was once an artist on canvas but now I have found my new canvas on faces. On entering the Beauty industry, so many opportunities fell into my lap; which lead me to believe this is where I ought to be. So with the help and inspiration of friends and family, I started to build the Make-up business Deborah Ramdin MUA. The mission of my company is to enhance the beauty and confidence of my customers by transforming their appearance through professional artistry. Though it’s still in its infancy, the business has flourished and is making strides towards bigger goals that will take the beauty industry by storm! Thus far, it has been an exciting and intriguing journey and I embrace every opportunity for me and my business to grow.

Saturdays: Moore & Chef Tull Bar- - Buckingham Road, Bank Hall, St. Michael Renee’s Hide A Way, #19 Midway Lane, Pine St Michael Waves Bar - Spring Garden Highway, St Michael. Tony’s Snack Bar & Restaurant Lot 18 Clapham Park St. Michael Star Girl Cosy Bar, 2nd Ave. Greens St. George Croton Inn, Maxwell Main Rd, Christ Church Weisers On The Bay, Brandon’s Beach, St. Michael A Taylors Bar, Redman’s Village, St. Thomas OD’s Variety, Cave Land, St. Philip La Keemie’s West Indian Cusine, #47 Sugar Cane Mall, Roebuck St. Bridgetown St. Michael Ardella’s Lodge Road Christ Church

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HOW AUTHENTIC ARE YOU?

By Norma T. Hollis Norma T. Hollis

Have you ever considered how authentic you are? Not just how real you are when you run into someone that you know, but how authentic you are to the person you were born to be? We each come to earth with gifts and talents that prepare us to succeed. Have you retained the authentic gifts and talents you were born with? Have you developed these gifts so that you express them in ways that authentically reveal who you are? Or have you lost your gifts to the institutions that have raised you and conditioned you to societal structure?

America’s Leading Authentic Voice Doctor® Mentor, Transformational Artist ~ Visionary Advocate of the Human Spirit

I have been studying authenticity for most of my life. It started when I was a child and watched the adults around me. Some had retained the joy that my friends and I knew as children but most of the adults seemed to have lost their joy. They were short tempered, always in a hurry, and not readily responsive to the needs of those around them. I wondered what caused happy children to turn into unhappy adults. I later learned that many adults lose their joy due to the demand of earning a living and many earn a living in areas that are not compatible with their authenticity. Later, when I directed child care programs, I met a few adults who were excited about their role in the lives of young children. Yet there were other adults who were only there for the paycheck. I found this to also be true in corporate America when I provided training to middle and senior management teams. I began to see a pattern in people – most were living a less than authentic life and it was expressed in their lack of joy, lack of taking care of themselves, lack of job satisfaction and basically uncomfortable with life in general. Then I began coaching speakers and entrepreneurs to be more successful in life through using their voice. Here too I found that some individuals had a strong sense of their authentic self while others did not. The speakers and entrepreneurs who I found were most successful and joyful were those who were living an authentic life – listening to their inner voice, engaging in activities that were compatible with their personality, and expressing themselves in ways

that allowed them to share themselves with others. So if you desire an authentic life remember these three basic elements to achieving the authenticity that leads to joy:

1. Know Yourself Authenticity begins with self-knowledge. Gain self-knowledge by listening to the inner voice that speaks within and let it guide you to know yourself on a deep level. 2. Be Yourself Authenticity is about being who you were meant to be. It means being consistent in how you present yourself, and the people you surround yourself with. 3. Express Yourself Share your authentic self with the world! Let your authentic nature shine through the work that you do and the way that you communicate with others. Express your authentic voice every chance that you can.

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Loan Application Checklist

SBA Loan Application – To begin the process, you will need to complete an SBA loan application form.

Personal Background and Financial Statement – To assess your eligibility. Business Financial Statements – To support your application and demonstrate your ability to repay the loan, prepare and include the following financial statements:  Profit and Loss (P&L) Statement – This must be current within 90 days of your application. Also include supplementary schedules from the last three fiscal years.  Projected Financial Statements – Include a detailed, one-year projection of income and finances and attach a written explanation as to how you expect to achieve this projection. 1. Ownership and Affiliations – Include a list of names and addresses of any subsidiaries and affiliates, including concerns in which you hold a controlling interest and other concerns that may be affiliated by stock ownership, franchise, proposed merger or otherwise with you. 2. Business Certificate/License – Your original business license or certificate of doing business. If your business is a corporation, stamp your corporate seal on the SBA loan application form. 3. Loan Application History – Include records of any loans you may have applied for in the past. 4. Income Tax Returns – Include signed personal and business federal income tax returns of your business’ principals for previous three years. 5. Résumés – Include personal résumés for each principal. 6. Business Overview and History – Provide a brief history of the business and its challenges. Include an explanation of why the SBA loan is needed and how it will help the business. 7. Business Lease – Include a copy of your business lease, or note from your landlord, giving terms of proposed lease. 8. If You are Purchasing an Existing Business – The following information is needed for purchasing an existing business:

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Easter Fun Day at Mr. Delicious

B.A.R.S. Inc. & Mr. Delicious Snack Bar Easter FUN DAY was AMAZING Everyone - kids, adults, families, friends, visitors and locals all had a wonderful Easter Fun Day at Mr. Delicious Snack Bar. Visit our website for full photo gallery of the day’s events. Like the Miami Beach Version of an Egg & Spoon Race... The Almond & Spoon Race which was a lot more FUN! The kids Treasure Hunt, Arm Wrestling Competition, Push Up Competition, Jumping Jacks Competition, Pull up Competition and the Volley Ball Competition. It was a great, fun-filled day. Thanks to B&B Distribution and Frutee, everyone went home with prizes.

TV host /Celebrity Chef Ainsley Harriott at Mr. Delicious Snack Bar Bajan cuisine has been featured on a number of media platforms before, the latest will be on an episode of the Best Street Food Spots around the globe series “Ainsley eats street”. TV host and Celebrity chef Ainsley Harriott and team was on island as filming for their series “best street foods of the world”. Barbadian street food will be given international exposure when the series airs in October 2014. The crew was on location at the Mr. Delicious Snack Bar , Miami Beach on the 12th of March during an event called “We & Them” A Beach Cricket Lime put together by Joel Leacock son of the owner of Mr. Delicious along with B.A.R.S Inc. team, showcasing Barbadian food, culture and sports. Joel believes small business have a part to play in the tourism sector and must be supported. Visitors to the beach both locals and tourists welcomed the initiative giving it a thumbs up. Founder of the B.A.R.S. Inc. Franklyn Parris has been pushing for activities showcasing Bajan Culture and Heritage. Moreover, the Association is fighting to create profitability for the Shops and to boost exposure for them including their culture and heritage aspects. He has also supported a Rum Shop Tour that provides a total educational, cultural & heritage package that showcases our food, local beverages and talents; art and entertainment. (www.bajanislandtours.com). Mr. Parris says that they have future plans for activities at Mr. Delicious and urge all related parties who can play a role in making the activities a success to jump on board. These form of activities bring value to our visitors and adds to the Barbados tourism package. The Royal Barbados Police Force – Oistins Station did an excellent job serving, protecting and reassuring the safety of visitors and local community at the Mr. Delicious Snack Bar Beach Cricket Lime on both DAY 1 and Day 2. Visitors saw local jewellery created by ROCKiT DeZigns, while singing sensation LIVIA & Jerry Roberts entertained patrons as they enjoyed the days activities. Patrons also indulged in the Mr. Delicious’s Famous Rum Punch & Fish Cakes, Frutee, Kola Kick Energy drink and Banks Beer. Look out for Barbados and it’s Cuisine with Mr. Delicious Snack Bar and Joel Leacock in an Episode of the Best Street Food Spots around the globe series “Ainsley eats street” in October 2014!

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Be The Star Karaoke Competition The Be The Star Karaoke Competition was designed to involve four B.A.R.S. Inc. Member Shops and to promote and support our local talent. Our mission was to organize, facilitate, and manage a viable, impartial competition. Our objective was to identify, prepare, and promote true Barbadian karaoke champions utilizing all of our organization’s resources efficiently and effectively.

1st Place - Sherece Chandler:

1 case of Banks Beer/ Boyceterous Catamaran Cruise for Two/$600.00 Cash/ Three hours studio time courtesy Audio Lab Studios/ Bottle of wine complements TJ’s Wholesalers / Photo Shoot Compliments of Shawn Fields Photography 2nd Place - Wilber Bailey: Dinner for Two at Amaryllis Beach Resort/ 1 case of Tiger Malt/ $300.00 Cash

People’s Choice Wilber Bailey: Lunch for Two at Amaryllis Beach Resort/ Gift Bucket Compliments Barbados Manufacturers Association

This event was hosted during the month of March 2014 over a four week period. The Preliminaries and Semi-Finals were held at the De Gulf Country Bar, located Glebe St. George, Paul’s Place located Hall’s Village #2 St. James, and Joan’s Variety & Bar located Brownes Gap, Rockley, Christ Church. The competition culminated at Sarge’s Place located Back Ivy, St Michael with the Grand Finals.

3rd Place Marielle Onyeche:

We are delighted to announce the winners of the B.A.R.S. Inc. Be The Star Karaoke Competition. We also wish to thank all participants who so skillfully and confidently represented the participating shops. It was a pleasure to witness the level of talent displayed during this event. Though we had to select only three winners - in our eyes everyone is a winner. CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL OF YOU! !

Joan Yarde

B.A.R.S. Inc. Be The Star Karaoke Competition winners are: 1st Place Sherece Chandler, 2nd Place - Wilber Bailey, and 3rd Place - Marielle Onyeche.

Dinner for Two at Lucky Horse Shoe/ 1 case of Plus/ $150.00 Cash Wild Card Winner Marielle Onyeche: 6 pack of Claytons Kola Kick/ 6 pack of Banks Beer/ Photo shoot courtesy Shawn Fields Photography

Joan’s Variety & Bar for most supportive and consistent growth in attendance:

A Bottle of Claytons Kola Tonic/ Gift Bucket Compliments Barbados Manufacturers Association – B&B Distribution – Armstrong Agencies / Gift Voucher Compliments Debbie’s Sweets & Treats

Visit www.bajanrumshop.com/barskaraoke/ for more information on the B.A.R.S. Inc. Be The Star Karaoke Competition. Also, look out for the Be The Star Talent Search coming soon! A very special ‘Thanks’ to all our Sponsors and Supporters. Special thank you to Jeremy Whitelaw of B&B Distribution, Cheryl Armstrong of Armstrong Agencies, Paul Clarke of Flying Fish Studios and Rahmat Jn Pierre of Blue Iron Media for seeing our vision and working with us to make this event a reality.

Prizes

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Cher Corbin Barbadian Forensic Scientist, Visual Artist & Writer, Cher Corbin is a multi-faceted and has been successful at NIFCA in Photography 2009, Literary Arts 2011/2012 and in Fine Arts 2012/2013. In 2009 she won the National Incentive Award for the best Adult Prose Piece and a Silver Medal for “the Pink Slip”. Shas published a poetic anthology “My Soul Cries” in 2013 and her next novella “Virtualis” is due for release in May 2014. Cher is presently developing a style of rendering images that is unique and can be seen in the first of her Rum Shop Chattel House series as seen on our cover. Visit: http://www.pinterest.com/chercorbin/cher-the-writer-visual-artist/

T’Amor Florist Roses Gift Baskets & More Receiving a gift of fresh flowers is always a thrill and T’Amor Florist makes sending that excitement to your loved ones easier than ever before! We send flowers to any location island wide. Visit us online at: www.tamorflorist.webs.com or call: 429-7784

Ainsley M Carter - Bajan Poet I left Barbados behind along with my family and a few friends to further my career in the United Kingdom in September 2000. It was here I found my passion and love for poetry and writing short stories. Many days I would write and jot things down, whenever I felt lonely, sad, or missing my family and friends. The words I etched on paper soon became my story as they detailed my life in someway. Over the years I made friends while living in the UK and would allow a few to peak at my work, most would praise my writing skills and encourage me to have them published. I eventually took their advice and published my first book in September 2010, my masterpiece titled “Poetry A Way Of Life”. I eventually published my second book titled “ A Journey Into The Abyss Of The Mind”

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English and Math Tutoring Course Other subjects available: POA and POB Subject: English/Mathematics/POA/POB Days: Tuesdays/Thursdays/Saturdays Package: Hours: 4-5pm and 5-6pm each day (Tue/Thur) Saturdays: 1-2pm, 2-3pm, 3-4pm, 4-5pm Cost per hour: $25 Cost per two hours: $40

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If you, your child or anyone you know, require personal assistance in any of the above areas, then you've come to the right place/person. This course caters to children and adults alike. It's all about you or someone you know understanding, learning and moving forward to achieve their academic goals. Parents see below: 1. Parents are free to select the time/day best for their child. 2. This package is ideal for kids who need that additional push and help with understanding concepts etc. Creative tools (music/games/challenges/ other creative activities) will be used to ensure the child benefits/learns. 3. As we approach exams, the course is expected to intensify, focusing on pass papers, practice tests using exam conditions. Mentoring is also provided at this stage to ensure that the child is well prepared all-round for exam. 4. Should you (parent) require a copy of my CV, please feel free to request such. Upon reviewing my CV, you may see an area that you think your child can also benefit from. Please feel free to inform me of that area which will allow your child to gain even further knowledge/ skills. Contact Information: Raeann Beckles at 1-246-844-7008 or raeann_beckles@yahoo.com

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