MAY 2013 ISSUE
Sonika Mckee Reached #1 Sharrie Jones
Keeping It Real :Teen Corner Romance on the Reef Overcoming the Odds
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CONTENTS Sharri Jones
Romance on the Reef River Sallee Youth Alliance Sonika Mckee Erisha Franklyn: The Artiste Overcoming the Odds Keeping It Real: Teen Corner Skin Care Q & A Hott Recipe Bazzar If these walls could talk GSDACS CDM Youth Group You are what you eat
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Dear Readers, Welcome Back! It gives us great pleasure to present you our fourth issue of Hott magazine. We hope that you will continue to read and enjoy our informative, educational and entertaining people magazine. In these trouble times we at Hott magazine are determine to do whatever it takes to continue bringing you our magazine. With the help of God and the determination of our staff and the continued support of our Advertisers, Supporters and the Readers. We at Hott magazine have no doubt that Hott magazine is in the game to stay. We take this opportunity to thank every body who has contributed in one way or another to ensure that Hott magazine is a success. Sincerely, Randolph Pope Hottmagazine River Sallee, St. Patrick's Grenada Telephone: {1473} 404 1001 / 4191575/ email: hottmagazinegrenada@gmail.com hottmagazinegrenada@hotmail.com
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SHARRIE JONES
Hailing from Sauteurs, in the parish of St. Patrick, Grenada; born into a family of singers, Sharrie Jones chose to follow in the tradition, and is making quite a name for herself in the music industry as a multitalented artist and exceptional songwriter. Her passion for music is her driving force towards accomplishing her milestone of being recognized as not just one of Grenada’s best female Soca Artist, but an international Soca Artist. In 1999, Sharrie Jones debuted as a singer, at the age of 10 at the “St. Patrick’s Talent Show” where she placed second. Despite the position, her performance earned her rave reviews and has since opened many opportunities as guess artist for talent shows and competitions throughout Grenada, in which she continuously mesmerized the crowds. In 2007, she participated in the “Digicel Rising Star Competition” both in Grenada & Barbados. In that same year, she joined the Rhydum Mix band, performing different genres of music including reggae, dance hall, R&B and Soca. Sharrie is currently the lead vocalist for the Riddim Mix Band, and continues to fascinate her audience with her versatility as an entertainer. In 2008, she participated in and won the St. Patrick's Calypso Competition. In 2009, she made her footprint for Spice Mas with hit songs ‘Heavy T bumper’, ‘Clear de road’, ‘All ah want’ and ‘Give it to me’.
Over the past few years Sharrie has worked with a number of well known artistsI Including Brother B, Tallpree, Inspector, Mr. Killa, Luni Spark & Electrify and more. Today, she is currently working with top producers in Grenada to promote and produce music for Spice Mas and beyond.
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It is with great excitement that Grenada's Ultimate Dive Resort (Flamboyant Hotel and Villas and Dive Grenada) launch their new brand, "Romance on the Reef." Romance on the Reef is centered on their new underwater wedding package, "Caribbean Blue." Also included is a vow renewal package, "Vows of the Sea" and a proposal package "Proposal Plunge." These romance packages are unique for our island destination and such packages aren't readily available in most of the other Eastern Caribbean Islands. Most couples dream of a spectacular wedding day, one that can be shared with all their friends and family. Some couples prefer the traditional church wedding; some couples choose a beautiful beach wedding, while others go for the gorgeous garden wedding. If you thought that getting married couldn't possibly get any more creative; it just did! Grenada's Ultimate Dive Resort has raised the bar and taken the concept of weddings and transformed it into an adventure of a lifetime. What an experience this must be, just imagine the thrill! Imagine the journey into the Caribbean Sea, dressed in your wedding suit and dress reciting vows of bubbles. Dive Grenada also trained a pastor to dive, to prepare him for this task, thus making this new package as legitimate as any other traditionally held ceremony. With the use of an underwater slate and pencil, he will do the final exchange of vows for the couple.
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The intention was to design and create something new and exciting for overseas guests and locals alike and the launch of "Romance on the Reef" give couples the ultimate opportunity to express their love with a myriad of marine life as witnesses. Over the years the Flamboyant has made a name for themselves for both their wedding and dive packages. Taking it one step further they have now merged the two to create one unforgettable experience. “We hope the introduction of this new product will raise our island's profile as it's rooted in two of the destinations key niches, weddings and diving,� says Randall Dolland, Sales and Marketing Manager of the Flamboyant Hotel and Villas. Grenada's Ultimate Dive Resort remains committed to being proactive and doing whatever they possibly can to bring more attention to Grenada and ultimately more visitors to our destination. Last year they installed a bench 5 metre under the water's surface in the vicinity of the 'Ring of Children,' at the underwater sculpture park at Molinere Bay that invites divers to quite literally lime and dive.
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in their efforts to make a difference; they have embarked on several activities and have collaborated with several inner groups for great success. One of their major achievements is the launching of their ‘Learning after School Program’ for the young children in the Community. The program is mainly to assist the students with assignment and projects. Added to that they will instill in them the basics in four subjects areas including: English, Mathematics, Spanish, Social Studies/History. Other Activities include; Annual World Health Day Walk, Easter Quiz and Debate, Kite flying Competition, Institutional Visit, Graduation Awards and also a monthly breakfast every last River Sallee Youth Alliance is a community/Youth group formed in February 2012 with the main aim of bringing young people together to work collectively in developing their community. Presently, there are Eighteen (18) members registered in the group with the aim of spreading positivity throughout the community, reducing the negative impacts, planning effective educational activities, assisting the aged and vulnerable in the community and revitalizing and maintaining the traditions in the community.
Saturday in the month at the River Sallee Junction. The members are committed and hard working. Like all other organizations they are faced with numerous challenges and have to rise above the criticisms and continue to make a difference in the community of River Sallee. We wish this group all the best and continue to encourage the executive body and Chairperson Janelle Edwards as they work collectively in the development and upliftment of young people.
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song, entitled ‘Please Don't Let It Go,’ was affectionately identified as ‘Grenada's Olympic Song.’ It was on high rotation on both TV and radio during that period, particularly during features which focused on celebrating the occasion of Grenada's first-ever gold medalist, Kirani James.
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Metronome Records artist Sonika has reached #1 on the well-known TEMPO Cross Caribbean Countdown. Her latest music video, entitled ‘Gone Away’ soared to the number one position in less than a week of being on the charts. The debut single has also garnered a spot on VEVO, the world's leading all-premium music video and entertainment platform.
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In achieving this milestone, Sonika's label, Metronome Records, is not resting on its laurels. “We are hard at work with a lot more music to come,” said General Manager, Mr. Nima Anvar. "We have consistently shown that when we plan and work towards a goal, we can achieve it. Rest assured that Caribbean radio stations and media houses throughout the region will soon be hearing more from us and our artists."
The Grenadian R&B vocalist finds herself among wellestablished Caribbean artists on the chart, such as Damian "Junior Gong" Marley, Beenie Man, and Machel Montano. "I feel so blessed to be mentioned among such veterans in the music industry,” said Mckie. “I want to thank all of my friends and fans who voted for me. This would not have been possible without you.” The ‘Gone Away’ music video was filmed on location at the Mount Hartman Bay Estate by production house Powah Strukture and Metronome Records. It is the second #1 song in the past two years for Metronome. Last year they produced Josh Berkeley's music video "Never Meant," which peaked at #1 on the chart in November 2011. This year, it is Sonika's turn to chart new territory.
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The music video depicts Sonika's personal experience, having gone through a difficult time in her life. “I was coming out of a toxic relationship and really struggling in my life,” she says. “I felt like I needed to get away from all of the negativity. So when I wrote the song it was a way for me to deal with all of the pain. It helped me to break free. ” Sonika first caught the attention of the nation during GBN's coverage of the 2012 London Olympics. Her 13
ERISHA FRANKLYN - THE ARTISTE
As a young person growing up, I always had a passion for art. I believe that the passion was born within me, since my mother is a passionate artist herself. However, she had never gotten far with her arts, hence the reason why I may have been reluctant to get involved in art at a point in time in my life, but despite everything, I still admired paintings drawn by great artist.
I attended Mac Donald College where Art was not one of the school’s subjects. Since I had the love for Art I got myself engaged in technical drawing which I did up to form 3. I however graduated from Mac Donald College in the year 2006. I later moved on to the T. A. Marryshow Community College, where at first I wanted to pursue my studies in building technology, but was turned down, since I wasn’t fully qualified. I was puzzled and didn’t have any idea as to what to do, but instead God sent someone special to me to speak some words of wisdom. That person told me that since I have the love for art, why I don’t pursue it. I took the advice and went straight ahead and do the signing up for the Art class. The Art teacher asked if I had art as a subject. Well unfortunately I didn’t, since my last school didn’t offer Art.
Disappointment was going through my mind, but I sucked it all up and said to the teacher “I really want to do Art, because art is rooted within me and I have a passion for it, so can I just do it.” She listened and allowed me to do the Art. When I started the class it was quite boring at first when we were doing the basics of Art and the still
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life drawings. I wanted to quit, but with God by my side I grew the strength to carry on. The art became more and more interesting when we got to the painting part and I deeply fell in love with it. For my final grade all my art pieces done over my 2years period in T.A.M.C.C including my exam piece was sent to England to be graded and I however got a grade (C). I however graduated from the T. A. Marryshow Community College in the year 2008, obtaining an associate degree in Arts and Humanities which includes; art, business management and history. After graduating from T. A. Marryshow Community College I continued my drawings at home to keep me active. I even taught Art at a summer class that was headed by Y.E.W.A.D (youth evolving with a difference).This is a group, with young minds trying to make a difference in the parish of St. Patrick and the community of Mt. craven which I am presently involved in. However I would like to take my drawings and paintings to a whole new different level, that is, stepping up my game and move on the
graphic designing world. I intend to take a course in graphic designing very soon, since graphic designing is a technological form of Art and is leading in the art market. That’s my goal and I will definitely reach it, despite my financial struggle
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She calls herself Lindy. That’s not her real name, but that doesn’t matter. She’s 19 years old and the victim of inc est. She says “I was sexually abused as a c hild from the time I was about 5 until I was about 13.” The person who di d it to me is my uncle. He is my mother’s younger brother –younger by a lot – and for many years he lived with us. It started when he would baby sit my sister and me when mom and dad had to work double shifts at their job. He would come into my room; he would be real friendly and all, and then he would be too friendly . I didn’t really know what was going on, but I sensed ev en as a young kid, that it wasn’t right. He told me never to tell anyone or I would be in trouble, and so I just kind of locked it all up inside. People say to me now, ”well, why didn’t you tell anyone?” I guess I was too afraid, and maybe I thought I somehow deserved it, like there was something wrong with me or this wouldn’t be happening. Then when my sister was about 23, she started to get some flashbac k of awful thing s happening to her when our uncle was around. So she joined some kind of group and started to talk about it. The night she told my mom was an awful night. My mother said my sister must be c razy. My sister y elled
and cried and stormed out. I stood in the kitchen just shaking , but after that, my sister and I started to really talk, and more and more about my uncle started to come backfor both of us. when I left home two years ago, I had a lousy self esteem, felt like I couldn’t trust anyone, like maybe I was crazy or making it up or it wasn’t that bad after all . But with my sister’s help and the help of an ‘Incest Survivors Group,’ I’ve joined; I am coming to realize I didn’t choose what happened to me as a child. Now I am working on a letter to my uncle who lives on the other side of the c ountry to tell him how he hurt me, how he messed up my life, and that I hope he gets help before he does it to anyone else. “I still have whole pockets of my childhood I can’t remember,” Leah says. “I still have some shame and a tendency to think that when things go wrong it’s my fault.” There’s anger at my mom for not having real ized what was g oing on .and I still have very bad days where I feel shaky about things. But I g uess you’d have to say that knowing I am not alone has helped. Knowing I’m not perverted or crazy helps; too. Just being able to say the word molested was as a start and my sister’s support has been the greatest.
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SIX THINGS TO REMEMBER WHEN YOU DOWN *Everyone has bad times feels depressed now and then. * Remember yourself that you are not alone. There are many others who feel just as you do. * Be certain to take care of the basics when you feeling you’re down. Get enough sleep, eat regularly and healthful meals, and get lots of exercise. Believe it or not, all these
FIVE DANGEROUS LINES If you are a teen who are being pressured to have sex, one of the following lines may be used: Everyone is doing. I‘ll break up with you if you don’t. If you really love, you‘ll do it. It will make you a real man or woman. You won‘t get pregnant or diseases it will be safe. Not everyone is having sex. Real love and caring mean getting to know someone and respecting that person’s limits and rights. Even protected sex can result in pregnancy or sexually transmitted diseases. Don’t be one of the many statistics. Save yourself for that special person God has design for you.
effort will improve your state of mind. *Avoid alcohol and other drugs, even caffeine. They will only add to the problem. *You more than anyone else control they way you feel. * It isn’t what happens to you that counts as much as how you view happen.
TAKE STROLL DOWN MEMORY LANE The memories you hold of yourself in the past can affect your present feelings of self esteem. For a few minutes, close your eyes, and remember times when you felt loved, cared for or valued by others. Think, too, of times when you did something nice for somebody else, helpin g them feel loved, cared for, or valued. Experience the feeling that come with each of these esteem-building positive memories. Open your eyes. Think of someone you know now who gives you positive feedback. Then thin k of someone in your life now to whom you can give some positive feedback. Reaching out to others is one good way to boost your own self esteem. Try it. 17
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Skin Care Q & A How do I know my skin type?
Following the guidelines of your pore size, the texture, the tone and its overall appearance, helps you in determining your skin type. For example: someone with dry skin tends to heal slowly after breakouts with white or scaling patches scattered throughout. This person may have very small pores with skin that appears to be very thin, a detection of minimum oil production . On the other hand, a person with oily skin may carry a constant sheen on the face from an excessive deposit of oils unto the surface. Their pores are large throughout and the skin appears to be very thick (epidermal thickening). This person on the other side of the spectrum can breakout with pimples if the oils are not managed, but because of moisture on the surface the marks do not remain very long. Moisture speeds up cellular turn over thus renewing the skin at a rapid rate. Keep in mind that when it comes to sensitivity any skin type can also be sensitive. Sensitivity does not fall into a category by it self , its causes can be very broad spectrum, which can be touched in another topic.
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What causes dry skin and how can it be managed?
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The skin can get dry for many different reasons such as a hormonal decline of estrogen in a woman’s system. As her body ages it starts to slow down the production of estrogen, the very same hormone that is responsible for producing oils and collagen in the skin. These oils would act as a natural barrier and protector of the skin by holding the body’s natural moisture to the skin and blocking out foreign particles from invading its surface. However there are other factors that can cause the skin to dry out. And another one is the use of harsh substances on the skin such as products with SD alcohol, citric acid, salicylic acid benzyl peroxide etc.. These substances are not meant to be used over a long period; they strip the oils causing the skin to release all its moisture at a faster rate. Cold Weather or air conditioning are other contributors of dry skin as it causes the pores to tighten and close up, slowing down the production of oil in an effort to hold in the body’s heat. There is also the factor of medications with side effects that may retard the production of oil producing hormones. Of course there may be other isolated factors in special instances such as eczema, psoriasis and some forms of dermatitis. Now the most important step to 18
remedying this condition is to start with your proper intake of water to hydrate you from the inside out. This fills out and conditions your cells (this can be compared to a withering plant, when given water it shoots up healthy again). This with the consumption of water based foods like soups and fruits work quickly on inner hydration creating a soft subtle appearance on the skin. But the skin would need a little help with a good moisturizer and sunscreen with an SPF of no less than 30, especially for the face, this can aid in creating a fast barrier of protection for the exterior until the oils can regulate itself.
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Why is it ‌the more I clean out my skin the oilier and more irritated it gets?
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Remember your body is an entity that strikes a balance on its own. It knows just what PH to create on the skin for it to function properly. This PH is between 4.5 to 5.5 , meaning that the skin is meant to be kept slightly acidic to be comfortable. Now when you use cleansers and other substances that may be too strong or even harsh for the skin then a red flag goes of in the brain causing it to go into overdrive. It will start to pump more oils unto the surface to combat the dryness and alkalinity that you are creating. And the irritation comes about from foreign invaders getting unto a now defenseless exterior. Ones approach to cleaning the skin should always be gentle and calming but strong enough to clean thoroughly without striping all the oils away. This type of skin can almost appear dry and plastic like but very shiny from oils on the surface.
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A facial is like a general service for your car. This is where you are made aware of the condition of your skin and ways you can take care of it and what products would be best for the skin. But most importantly it gets a very deep cleaning and treatment to suit what ever skin type you may have. In some cases you may note a slight improvement right away and for others it may take a couple treatments depending on the condition of the skin. It is a good way to spot serious skin diseases like skin cancer or conditions like Candida or overactive yeast which would have otherwise gone undetected, in a case like this you will then be referred to a dermatologist. It also refines your skin care routine through proper recommendations and a little knowledge on home care. For optimal results one should get a facial treatment at least once a month to prevent the skin from reverting.
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A Tasty Grenadian Future with Students of T. A. Marryshow Community College I Can’t Wait By Ricka Joseph (TAMCC AFB2 student 2010)
To work and earn what is mine and to Appreciate the joy and love of this world. But I could wait,
I can’t wait, I can’t wait, I can’t wait For the day to come when I would grow up to Become a role model to so many young people Out there who need to be guided in the right Direction to become honorable young men and women.
For the day when I will be rewarded for My ability to believe and educate the young Ones walking in my footsteps.
I can’t wait, To show the world who I am and what I could do. I can’t wait, To tell the future prime ministers, teachers, Doctors and lawyers about our beautiful Island called Grenada. I can’t wait, To rise up from the crowd to become the Woman of my words and work towards Success in life. I can’t,
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IF THESE WALLS COULD TALK one. One story speaks of a man who went to pick breadfruits in the area. It was night. He had passed through the area during daylight and saw that the trees were filled with breadfruits. So one moonlit night, he went to collect his prize. He may have hoped to pick up a couple manicous, along with the many breadfruit he knew he was going to collect.
There’s a secret in these bushes.Hidden in the bushes of Higher Conference, St. Andrew, are numerous broken walls which appear to be part of the remains of the sugar processing industry of River Antoine Estate. Beneath the vines, sandbox, sip, and dandacayo trees, are part of our forgotten history: Stone walls, arched doorways; a small triangular-roofed furnace filled with heating stones; and a walled hole/drain approximately six to seven feet deep by four to five feet wide containing rusting white enamel pails, old clothing, plastics, and other pieces of garbage, plus serrated iron wheels for hydropower, and cast iron rollers which appear to be for grinding sugar cane. Interestingly enough, one story says a man was killed and his body thrown into that hole/drain inside the sugar walls. Its true use may have been to let out water from the river used by a water mill. The stone walls are invisible from the road, but the ones who know them, know that the many tracks through passing through, can lead you to River Antoine, Artist Bay, and all different points in the La Potrie area. Sheep and cows graze in the area, and judging from the rubbish deposited in the hole, individuals have found it a fitting place to empty their trash. During construction projects in the area, people have found stone and copper items which resemble Amerindian artifacts and European utensils from their respective periods in history. It is said that there was once a cemetery in the area, and folks have attested to seeing people walking and disappearing through the bushesSpirits or jumbies. Some tell of hearing footsteps following them in the bushes while they were passing near the walls, but seeing no 24
Anyhow, he climbed up a tall tree and picked breadfruits, throwing them to the ground. He shook the tree and heard them fall. Green ones, boo-doob; a ripe one, poof! No doubt about his potential collection, and the possibility of roast breadfruit for breakfast the next morning, he climbed down the tree, seeking to fill his ‘fine bag’ or crocus bag. However, there were no breadfruits to be found. Everywhere he searched, there was no evidence of the boodoop and the poof. He went home emptyhanded. The next morning, he went to check out the area. There were still no breadfruits on the ground, and the trees seemed to have mysteriously taken back the fruits that had been picked the night before. Not far from the sugar walls, is the noted River Antoine, which provides hydropower for the processing of rum at the Estate. In the river is a basin called Gabriel basin with a narrow hole where people say, a mermaid has been seen. Others speak of seeing a “short man” walk out of the bushes, circle the area, and disappeared where he came from. It is even rumoured that there were once caves in the area,
Still most people who live in the Tivoli—La Poterie area do not know about these “sugar walls.” But because these walls remain standing, a part of our history is evident. What really happened there? Who built these walls? What did our ancestors experience there?
Let us not forget our bittersweet history. May we know what legacy we are leaving future generations—the history sometimes not written in our books, but etched in the “sugar walls” in Higher Conference, St. Andrew.
In this age of slow economic growth and the reality of food insecurity, many of our lands remain neglected. Historical sites that could possibly be nontraditional tourist attractions or Grenadian heritage sites, remain neglected. Kaba contemplates the fate of his ancestors among the stone walls. Our neglect of this particular area reflective of our forgetfulness of our history? We produce rum, but not sugar. Our youth are chopping each other for slight personal offenses and sometimes just bragging rights. Which of the mistakes of our past are we willing to repeat? We must know where we come from in order to know where we are going.
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CONFLICT RESOLUTION Thirteen year old Corrine has a problem that she considering talking to a friend at school about. Her stepdad sometimes makes comments on how good she looks, and that make her very uncomfortable. He touches her a lot. He says he is just being affectionate, but Corine feels it is more than that . She is reluctant to tell her mother or another adult because she is afraid that she is reading too much into his words and actions. Assume you are that friend. How would you help her decide if her stepdad is “just being affectionate” or being sexually abusive. Please submit your solution to Hott Magazine and it will be publish in the next issue of Hott. River Sallee, St. Patrick Tele: 1473 -419 1575 / 404 1001 hottmagazinegrenada@hotmail.com hottmagazinegrenada@gmail.com
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Committee, four sub-committees, two Teachers/Coordinators, a Teacher Consultant and students ranging from Forms One to Forms Five. The present National CDM Youth Champion & Ambassador automatically becomes the president of the group. The present Teachers/Coordinators-inCharge are Ms. KennishaRennie and Mrs. Elisa Roberts, and the Teacher Consultant is Mrs. Nicole Romain-Saiyed, who is the former teacher/coordinator-in-charge.
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t. Patrick's, namely the community of Mt. Rose, has been blessed with an up and coming youth g ro u p , t h e C o m p r e h e n s i v e D i s a s t e r Management Youth Group of the Grenada Seventh Day Adventist Comprehensive School, which is locally called “The SDA CDM Youth Group�. In terms of building a sense of Disaster and Climate Change Adaptation Awareness, this group has done wonders for the parish of St. Patrick's so much so that it has gotten regional recognition through NaDMA and CDEMA, and was featured in a regional CDEMA Documentary on Disaster Management Practices throughout the Caribbean. It was first formed in November 2010 when NaDMA had decided to organise the CDM Youth Champion Competition, and it has been in operation since that day. The group's mission is to sensitize the public about Comprehensive Disaster Management, Disaster Risk Reduction and Climate Change Adaptation so that these terms become part of the ordinary person's daily life and activities, thereby enabling everyone to be a Disaster Management and Climate Adaptation Catalyst and to develop as Global Citizens. Its motto is "KNOW DISASTER, NO DISASTER!! GO GREEN! It simply means when you are knowledgeable about hazards and climate change adaptation, it would help you to prevent disasters from occurring, to prepare for them and mitigate their adverse effects; and to practise ways to stop climate change. Thus, in the long run, there will either be NO man-made disasters or Minimal effects of natural disasters on the people and environment. The group's membership consisted of an Executive
The group began with a membership of twenty (20) students from other students from Forms one to three; ten females and ten males. As a result of the CDM group's excellent work in sensitizing the school and community, there were numerous students who wished to be part of the group, and hence its membership had increased to fifty-two (52) members. For the past two years, the SDA CDM group has done exceptionally well by winning the NaDMA held competition and conquering the title of National CDM Youth Ambassador twice. The first Ambassador was Lexann John, presently a Form Four Student, residing in River Sallee, St. Patrick's. Liza Joseph, a Form Three Student of Tivoli St Andrew's became the second Ambassador when she also won the competition. The group had executed several projects and activities that were geared at sensitizing the general population of the Grenada SDA Comprehensive School, families and persons in the parish of St. Patrick's about Comprehensive Disaster Management (CDM), Climate Change Adaptation and Mitigation.
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Some of these past activities are as follows: Introductory Presentations & General School Assemblies of the competition and the CDM group at the school; Disaster Concerts on hurricane & drought disaster management and climate change adaptation techniques; Presentations/Seminars on earthquake, 29
tsunami and fire disaster management, and on fire safety and firefighting equipment. The latter presentation was carried out by the Sauteurs Fire Department, who together with the SDA CDM Youth Group also carried out a Fire Drill in the school.
Fireman has finished investigating the building for fire.
Some of these past activities are as follows: Introductory Presentations & General School Assemblies of the competition and the CDM group at the school; In addition, the group has held a Disaster Fair in Sauteurs; an Inter-Form Disaster Quiz; an InterClass Disaster Poster & Poem Competition; the Disaster Question of the Week; One-on-One Meetings & Interviews with individual students, farmers and with community members; a Community /Village Meeting and a Community Clean-Up.
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The members have also conducted a CDM Community Walkabout and Door to Door Campaign, a Survey on the public's views and opinions on CDM and the future for Grenada; and have distributed leaflets, flyers, bookmarks and posters around the school and surrounding communities. Moreover, some members and the teacher-in-charge have visited and had talk shows on the Radio and Television Stations. The group, together with the Drum Corps, the Cadet 30
Corps, the Red Cross Members & the 4H Members of the school have conducted two Disaster Awareness Marches, and participated in the NAWASA World Water Day March, which was held in Grenville on the March 23rd, 2012. Both the SDA CDM Youth Group and the Cadet Corps have cleaned up garbage, debris, blocked drains on the school compound and have planted an Edible Garden in the school.
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A 3Rs (Reduce, Reuse, Recycle) Programme was developed where the CDM group encouraged students to practice 3Rs, and made flower vases from recycled plastic bottles and bamboo. A Church Visit to Mt. Rose SDA Church was organized; and a Grenada SDA Comprehensive Disaster Day was also established on September 7, Hurricane Ivan's birthday, to remind persons to practice disaster management techniques.
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As the saying goes, “All work and no play make Jack a dull boy,� therefore the group had organized fun activities. Various members wrote many poems, dramatic plays, monologues and songs, which were demonstrated throughout the competition. The songs were videotaped by other members and recorded by Joan Bastide, the French Red Cross Consultant. Furthermore, the group had Red Cross and Leadership Training organised by NaDMA and attended NaDMA Open Day in St. George's. Lastly,
they went on Field Trips and had cook-ups. To facilitate those projects, one, of course, would need finance. Therefore, the group had organised and executed several fund-raising activities. They had also sought financial donations from community members. Throughout the past two years, besides the students, there were quite a few families and community members getting involved on the CDM and Climate Change Adaptation Campaign. Due to this collaboration, there is an enhanced sense of disaster awareness in the school, community and homes. In light of this, the group would like to take this opportunity to express their gratitude to all who have supported and assisted the group in their many endeavours.
citizen to save and protect our world. The whole process of Comprehensive Disaster Management, Disaster Risk Reduction and Climate Change Adaptation and Mitigation is very challenging and doesn't happen overnight. It involves many groups of people. I strongly believe that it is better to act than to talk. If every citizen gets up and acts, then change will start to occur, and we would be on the right path to preventing future climate change and reducing the risk of natural hazards and the occurrence of manmade ones. Hence, it is absolutely essential that everyone must work together, since we still have a long way to go. After all, it is for the best of our beautiful island and our world. Support the SDA CDM Youth Group and help to save yourselves. Thank you.
As of January 2013, the third CDM Youth Champion Competition will begin and the members of the group would like to encourage continued support from the parish of St. Patrick in their future events and projects. They have numerous activities planned and would need the assistance from everyone, especially community members, to accomplish them. Some of these projects are the establishment of a SDA CDM Signpost, CERT (Community Emergency Response Team) & a Community Disaster Command Center. On this note, on the behalf of the group, I'm imploring everyone to come on board and become a global
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We have all heard the term 'You are what you eat'. But what EXACTLY does that mean? It simply means that everything we put in our mouths has a consequence. THE FOOD ONE EATS HAS DIRECT BEARING ON WHAT ONE'S STATE OF MIND AND HEALTH IS. Our fore parents always said that what you do now would not affect you now but later. They would say- “Go ahead child, you wont feel it now.” “ Vinny Muka Vinny Is come yuh coming! Yuh won't feel it now, but later.” This has been proven to be true by so many that we definitely need to alter the way we eat NOW! SOME FACTS: According to the World Health Organization, deaths worldwide are as a result of : -Communicable Diseases: Basically it is an infectious disease meaning something that can be easily transferred from a host or from one person to another. E.g. HIV ,Measles and Chicken Pox...to name a few -Non-Communicable Diseases: These are the opposite of Communicable in that they are diseases that ARE not and CANNOT be transferred from one person to another. They may be chronic diseases of long duration and slow progression like Diabetes, or they may result in more rapid death such as some types of sudden stroke. -Injuries: These deaths are as a result of Murders, suicide, accidents, natural disasters etcSo can we guess which one of the above is the leading cause of death in Grenada and the world? Yes, it is the NON COMMUNICABLE DISEASES! The World Health Organization (WHO) reports NonCommunicable Diseases NCDs to be by far the leading cause of death in the world, representing over 60% of all deaths. Of the 57 million global deaths in 2008, 36 million were due to NCDs. That is approximately 63% of total
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deaths worldwide. 3 MAIN NCD's : CANCERS: For the vast majority of cancers, risk factors are environmental or lifestyle-related, thus cancers are mostly preventable NCD. DIABETES: Diabetes mellitus is an NCD which is largely preventable and manageable but difficult to cure. CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASE better known as heart disease: The causes, prevention, and/or treatment of all forms of cardiovascular disease remain active fields of research, in the early 2000s; numerous studies have revealed a link between fast food and an increase in heart disease. Risk Factors such as a person's background, unhealthy diet and physical inactivity are known to increase the likelihood of certain NCDs. With all this in mind, and considering the topic: We Are What We Eat. Wouldn't you say that it should be a priority of ours to pay closer attention to what we eat? I certainly think so. For we all know that people do not become Diabetics and Hypertensive (high blood pressure) overnight. These are things that develop over a period of years and, for the most part, are as a result of poor eating habits. Let us, especially as young people be wise. Yes, let us Bless, Sanctify and eat, but let us also exercise the wisdom that God has blessed us with in order to bring lasting change to our bodies and the future generation. We are what we eat! Healthy eating is not about strict nutrition philosophies, it's not about staying unrealistically thin, or depriving yourself of the foods you love. Rather, it's about feeling great, having more energy, stabilizing your mood, and keeping yourself as healthy as possible - all of which can be achieved by learning some nutrition basics and using them in a way that works for you and your family. Here are some tips to help us make wise and healthy changes! -Know your dietary guidelines -Start slow and make changes to your eating habits over time - Trying to make your diet healthy overnight isn't realistic or smart. Make small steps; as your small changes become habit, you can continue to add more healthy choices to your diet. -Think of water and exercise as food groups in your diet Water helps flush our systems of waste products and toxins, yet many of us go through life dehydrated—causing tiredness, low energy, and headaches. It's common to mistake thirst for hunger, so staying well hydrated will also help us make healthier food choices.
Exercise - Find something active that you like to do and add it to your day. The benefits of lifelong exercise are abundant and regular exercise may even motivate you to make healthy food choices a habit. -Limit Sugar and Salt intake - Try slowly reducing the salt and sugar in your diet to give your taste buds time to adjust.
drawn towards sweet, salty, or unhealthy foods, start by reducing portion sizes and not eating them as often. Later you may find yourself craving them less or thinking of them as only occasional indulgences. Remember: Moderation is the key!
-Take time to read food labels- we cannot depend on food manufacturers to make the best choices for us. It's not just what you eat, it's how you eat. DID YOU KNOW! One 12-oz soda has about 10 teaspoons of sugar in it? The recommended sugar intake for adult women is 5 teaspoons (20 grams) of sugar per day, for adult men, it's 9 teaspoons (36 grams) daily, and for children, it's 3 teaspoons (12 grams) a day. It is important to slow down and think about food as nourishment rather than just something to gulp down in between our daily activities. 1. Eat with others whenever possible- eating alone and in front the TV or computer can easily lead to mindless over-eating. 2. Take time to chew your food and enjoy mealtimes. 3.Listen to your body - Ask yourself if you are really hungry, or have a glass of water to see if you are thirsty instead of hungry. During a meal, stop eating before you feel full. It actually takes a few minutes for your brain to tell your body that it has had enough food, so eat slowly. 4. Avoid eating at night. Early studies suggest that this simple dietary adjustment—eating only when you're most active and giving your digestive system a long break each day—may help to regulate weight. Moderation is the Key!
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