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A-M u s i n g s Musings are thoughts, the thoughtful kind. For the purpose of these articles, a-musings are thoughts that might amuse, entertain and even enlighten.

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Scot-Free

By Michael Walker

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t the wedding of our son to our daughter-in-law to be, one of his employees, his right-hand man and best friend, gave the traditional best man’s speech, part of which entails ‘roasting’ the bride and groom.

Johann, the Swedish best man, took the opportunity to tell the assembled crowd that our newly-confirmed daughter-in-law had just married the stingiest man on earth. What he meant of course was that our son was extremely careful about balancing the budget and not spending more money than he had.

Well, once hitched to our daughter-in-law’s wagon all his best intentions flew out of the window, but that’s a story for another day.

All these memories were drifting through my mind the other day when my thoughts inevitably turned to the vexatious question regarding how much Scottish blood flows through our prime minister’s veins.

But allow me, Dear Reader, a linguistic, or perhaps etymological digression if I may.

Inevitably you will, by now, have begun to wonder why the Scots have such a reputation for stinginess despite the provable fact (not, please note, a President Trump ‘alternative fact’) that surveys show that Scots give to charity more per head than any other part of the, as yet, still-united Kingdom.

Another, more positive adjective for stingy is frugal—a word that conveys quite a different meaning. Now today’s question is, naturally, about our prime minister. Is he stingy or is he frugal? And if he chooses to withhold essential funds, would he get off scot-free?

Clearly, another digression is called for. To ‘get off scot-free’ means, as you well know Dear Reader, ‘to get away with something without being punished’, and the assumption since the 1500s has been that this is a reference to the country or people of Scotland. However, the ‘scot’ in scot-free is an entirely different kettle of fish. (Isn’t that a lovely mix of metaphors?)

Scot, as in a Scottish person, derives

from the post-classical Latin Scottus. The ‘scot’ of scot-free is related to words in Scandinavian languages such as skatt in modern Norwegian and Swedish, skat in Danish and skattur in Icelandic. All these words carry the meaning ‘tax’.

Scot-free seems to have first appeared in the 16th century meaning ‘not required to pay a scot (tax or fee)’ or ‘free of charge’. In 1792 John Wolcot wrote in his Odes of Condolence:

‘Scot-free the Poets drank and ate;

They paid no taxes to the State!’

In 1860, Ralph Waldo Emerson wrote, ‘No reliance for bread and games on the government, no clanship, no patriarchal style of living by the revenues of a chief, no marrying-on, no system of clientship suits them; but every man must pay his scot.’

As late as 1921, in hearings before the US Senate Committee on Finance, it was reported, ‘The common laborer does not know that that act [on taxation] was passed. He is scot (tax) free at 40 cents an hour’.

However, and quite surprisingly, the phrase was used by Richardson in the modern sense of ‘without being punished’ as early as 1740 in his rather frisky novel Pamela where he wrote, ‘She should not, for all the Trouble she has cost you, go away scot-free.’

‘Rome-scot’ was an annual tax paid to the Holy See at Rome. ‘Soul-scot’ was money paid on behalf of a deceased person to their former church. ‘Scot-ale’ seems to have been in the 16th century a party that one was compelled to attend and pay a cover charge.

No one got off scot-free.

Now the question is this: Will our new prime minister be able to further lower VAT, implement all his promised reforms, change society, encourage new enterprises, invest in social services, provide health care for all, create new employment, etc., etc., etc., and still get off scot-free?

Or will it be business as usual and will the general population be left holding the baby? Someone has to pay the piper’s tune. Hold the baby, pay the piper? Nah, those explanations will have to wait for another time.

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Prime Minister Chastanet (left) is greeted with a handshake

by President Dr. Tsai Ing-wen.

he Republic of China (Taiwan) was praised for its support to developing nations by Saint Lucia’s Prime Minister Honourable Allen Chastanet during an official visit to Taipei. Prime Minister Chastanet also expressed that Saint Lucia and Taiwan face similar challenges on the world stage and the two countries must continue to stand together.

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The prime minister, along with a delegation which included Minister for Economic Development, Housing, Urban Renewal, Transport and Civil Aviation, Honourable Guy Joseph, Permanent Secretary in the Department of Finance Ms. Cointha Thomas and Permanent Secretary in the Department of Economic Development Mr. Phillip Dalsou, arrived in Taiwan on October 6 for the four-day visit to discuss development issues and opportunities for further strengthening of the relationship between Saint Lucia and the Republic of China (Taiwan).

The delegation was also honoured to take part in activities to mark Taiwan’s 107th National Day or Double Ten Day.

During remarks at the Military Parade, Prime Minister Chastanet congratulated the Government and people of Taiwan and reaffirmed Saint Lucia’s commitment to Taiwan, stating: “We, Saint Lucia, even if we are in the minority, stand shoulder to shoulder with Taiwan . . . We boldly reaffirm here, as we did in the World Health Assembly, the United Nations and elsewhere on the world stage, our friendship.”

The official trip included a visit to the Taoyuan District Agricultural Research and Extension Station, Council of Agriculture, a luncheon hosted by H.E. Dr. David Tawei Lee, Secretary-General of National Security Council, a state banquet and bilateral discussions between President Dr. Tsai Ing-wen and Prime Minister Chastanet. The government’s latest discussions with Taiwan include continued co-operation in the areas of technology, agriculture, trade and assistance in the area of infrastructure with financing for the redevelopment of the Hewanorra International Airport and road rehabilitation.

President Tsai Ing-wen for her part says that the two nations have strong and cordial bilateral ties and she hopes to visit Saint Lucia soon to personally witness its beauty.

President Tsai has also stated that Taiwan's government will actively encourage top Taiwanese manufacturers to invest in infrastructure in Saint Lucia to help its development and elevate the partnership.

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his October there’s a unique combination of action and relaxation to choose from at the Rainforest Adventures Park at Chassin, Babonneau.

To celebrate Creole Heritage Month, Rainforest Adventures is inviting all Saint Lucians to experience their exhilarating eco-adventure tours at over 60% discount, after which patrons will be treated to local

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er Majesty Queen Elizabeth II has recognised Chelsea Foster, representing Saint Lucia, as the 73rd Commonwealth Point of Light in honour of her exceptional voluntary service leading mentoring programmes for disadvantaged girls.

Chelsea Foster is the founder of ‘Girls of A Feather’, a non-profit organisation that aims to empower young women and girls. Since launching the organisation in 2013 when she was just 17 years old, she has encouraged girls aged 10-18 to discuss the issues that affect them most, including gender-based violence, economic empowerment, and reproductive health. During their nine-month placements on her flagship “Girls with Goals” mentoring programme, the girls are paired with trained mentors who aim to boost their self-esteem.

The Government of Saint Lucia recently named Chelsea “Youth of the Year” for her work supporting disadvantaged girls.

Commonwealth Points of Light awards celebrate inspirational acts of volunteering across the Commonwealth. Each person recognised receives a personalised certificate signed by Her Majesty The Queen as Head of the Commonwealth.

Said Chelsea: “I would like to thank Her Majesty The Queen and the British High Commission for recognising the work and impact that ‘Girls of A Feather’ has had on young women and girls in Saint Lucia through our voluntary mentorship programmes. It is truly an honour to be receiving the Points of Light award on the group’s behalf and for my country. The receipt of this award is a major incentive and inspiration to continue creating opportunities for volunteers which allow them to become better advocates on gender issues while helping to shape the lives of marginalised youth in their communities.”

eats in a colourful Kweyol setting.

Saint Lucia’s leading zip-lining destination offers the Adrena-Line Canopy Tour, comprising ten zip lines through the rainforest at heights of over one hundred feet. For the less energetic nature lover, the Aerial Tram is a relaxing glide through the canopy to the top of the mountain, where a wonderful panorama is revealed before the spectacular journey back down to home base.

Those who like to hike are also offered a bracing trek along the Jacquot Trail, studded with ancient trees and giant ferns. And then there is the Ultimate Three tour which allows those who are really adventurous to experience all tours in one day.

Welcoming forty thousand visitors to its idyllic setting every year, the company employs over ninety permanent staff, many of whom live in the surrounding communities.

Employees at Rainforest Adventures are trained and educated in the ecology of the area and the history of the Castries Waterworks Reserve. With every bird and blossom described in enlightening detail by enthusiastic guides, the park is a fascinating and unique way to see a slice of Saint Lucia’s oceanic rainforest.

“Rediscovering Rainforest Adventures is our way of reminding Saint Lucians that the park at Chassin offers a healthy, exciting, family-friendly day out throughout the year,” says RFA’s Marketing and Sales Manager, Donna Compton-Charles.

“We are excited to welcome Saint Lucians in October with huge discounts as well as delicious local treats to celebrate Creole Heritage Month.”

To book your Rainforest Adventure, call 458 5151 or email reservations.slu@rainforestadventure.com.

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Chelsea Foster founded Girls of a Feather to empower young women and girls.

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Especially In Politics, Sex Smells!

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he Ubaldus Raymond scandal exploded in January 2017. As is customary here, the matter might’ve dragged on for years had the complainant not decided to drop his charges in return for apologies. In a statement he claimed he had made his decision because he did not want the alleged blackmailers to suffer the consequences of their actions. It remains to be seen whether that will put an end to the calypsos, the gross memes and the several variations of what supposedly had led to the police arrests in the first place.

But how long before another “outrageous” sex scandal makes local headlines, only to be dismissed days later? Not even our so-called “father of the nation” was spared. Then, as if to resurrect a dead issue, his daughter fingered a fellow Cabinet member—a serious allegation that got lost among the many others normally tossed around at election time.

Like my dear old publisher likes to say, the more things change, the more they remain the same—even in the USA. How long before Justice Brett Kavanaugh settles down in his elevated position, sex allegations relegated to the history books, reminiscent of Justice Clarence Thomas and Anita Hill? We need not get into the matter of the 42nd US president and the intern Monica

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Lewensky. He will always be best remembered here for his visit to the Castries market than for what he reportedly did to Ms Lewensky’s little blue dress.

Unlike the situations with the just mentioned Americans, in the case of the local senator all we have to go on is rumour. The police case was settled in privacy; whatever we may have heard or seen on TV amounted to zilch, details not having undergone appropriate tests in court. The ladies charged mouthed their regrets and that was that. Presumably they will now be able to go about their business, whatever that is, unencumbered by a negative police record. The senator has been going about his own business since June 6, 2016, regardless of what some might say about morals that are usually so relative and nearly always bring to mind glass-house tenants with a suicidal penchant for throwing stones.

As the local senator said at the time the story broke: “I have been exposed once again to one of the ugly truths about life in the public eye. Since I entered politics I have maintained that my integrity and my credibility are of utmost importance. My record speaks of itself.”

Yes, indeed.

Despite much contrary talk and swirling allegations, Kavanaugh was declared an allaround good man by none other than Donald Trump, who knows only too well how to handle sensitive matters—however private. The FBI offered nothing to contradict the President’s estimation of the latest addition to the US Supreme Court. In our own circumstances the

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prime minister also has found no cause to speak unkindly of the local senator. In fact, he may have good reason to declare him a man of compassion.

Consider Justice Kavanaugh’s reaction before the Senate: “This whole two-week effort has been a calculated and orchestrated political hit fuelled with apparent pent up anger about president Trump and the 2016 election, fear that has been unfairly stoked about my judicial record, revenge on behalf of the Clintons and millions of dollars in money from outside left wing opposition groups.”

Our own senator publicly acknowledging attempts to blackmail him: “I want to state clearly that no amount of threat will cause me to turn away from my values as a human being and as a family man.

I will not give in to political operatives who will use the most disgusting tactics in order to malign my name or to scare me into submission. I will not be bullied, and I am not afraid.”

As for Bill Clinton, answering a cross-examiner’s question: “It all depends on what you mean by is!”

On Monday, Senator Ubaldus Raymond announced that charges had been dropped against his blackmailers because “they were repentant of their actions”.

The Greater Caribbean for Life (GCL) calls for more humane Living Conditions for those on Death Row

n October 10, 2018 abolitionists around the world observed the 16th World Day Against the Death Penalty.

This year, the World Day focused on the living conditions of those sentenced to death.

Leela Ramdeen, Chair of The Greater Caribbean fr Life (GCL), stated: “Too often the UN Standard Minimum Rules for the Treatment of Prisoners (the Nelson Mandela Rules) are ignored and many prisoners on death row are confined to harsh and inhumane conditions. A revised version of the 1955 Rules was adopted unanimously by the UN General Assembly on 17 December, 2015. The Rules set out ‘the minimum standards for good prison management, including to ensure the rights of prisoners are respected’.”

As the World Coalition against the Death Penalty states: “According to Amnesty International’s 2017 annual report, at least 21,919 people were known to be under a sentence of death worldwide at the end of 2017. The Cornell Center on

the Death Penalty Worldwide estimates the number of people sentenced to death around the world to be slightly less than 40,000. Although people on death row are entitled to the same basic rights and treatment conditions as other categories of prisoners, as set out in the… Nelson Mandela rules, many testimonies document the inhumane living conditions that people sentenced to death endure.

“Although conditions of detention for people sentenced to death vary from one country to another, they always affect not only the person sentenced to death, but also their families, relatives, lawyers, and others.

People on death row have very little contact with their family and lawyers, as access to death row is often very limited.”

Inhuman living conditions on death rows also include overcrowding, solitary confinement, substandard physical and psychological health care, a lack of access to sufficient religious services and insufficient access to natural light, fresh air and outdoor activities as many are confined in small cells for up to 23 hours per day. Ariel Dulitzky, director of Texas’ Human Rights Clinic, says: “Any person who is kept in solitary confinement for more than 15 days starts to suffer mental and psychological effects that cannot be reversed, and that fits the definition of torture.”

GCL’s thoughts are that while we all take action to reduce crime and address the needs of victims, let us not lose our humanity by trampling on

the dignity of those on death rows. This diminishes all of us.

GCL welcomes the fact that Pope Francis has revised the Catholic Catechism (2267) making it clear that “the death penalty is inadmissible because it is an attack on the inviolability and dignity of the person.”

Today 142 countries have abolished the death penalty in law or practice.

GCL asks that we devote our energies to finding non-lethal means to hold offenders accountable for their crimes and more effective/humane ways of building just societies; promoting respect for life and for the rule of law.

For further information, contact Leela Ramdeen, Chair, GCL at gclvdp@gmail.com

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HELEN’S DAUGHTERS’ FOUNDER WILL REPRESENT ST. LUCIA AT THE ‘ONE YOUNG WORLD’ SUMMIT

eithlin Caroo, Founder and President of Helen’s Daughters, has been selected to represent Saint Lucia at the One Young World Summit in The Hague, Netherlands from October 1720, 2018.

One Young World (OYW) is an annual summit where world leaders join the most valuable young talent from global and national companies, nongovernmental organisations, universities and other forwardthinking organisations, acting as the One Young World Counsellors. At this summit, delegates debate, formulate and share innovative solutions for the pressing issues the world faces. Previous summits have featured Counsellors such as Kofi Annan, Meghan Markle, Archbishop Desmond Tutu and Amal Clooney.

Ms. Caroo was selected for her work in rural women’s economic empowerment through the organisation Helen’s Daughters which is a Saint Lucian non-profit with a special focus on rural women’s economic development through

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improved market access, adaptive agricultural techniques and capacity-building. Guiding this organisation’s work is a labour of love she does unpaid on top of juggling her full-time job as a desk officer in the Department of Political Affairs at the United Nations.

“While the UN has always been a dream for me,” says Ms. Caroo, “that dream is slowly changing. I have found a way to directly impact my own country and give back to my ancestors who laid out a foundation for my achievements. As a grandchild of farmers on both sides, Helen’s Daughters, to me, is a tribute to their sacrifices and I hope that in the near future I can return to work on this social enterprise full-time.”

Ms. Caroo started Helen’s Daughters in 2016 when she was selected as a UN Women Empower Women Champion for Change Program. Her organisation hosted a rural women’s workshop catering to rural women engaged in agriculture, fisheries, trades and crafts, food processing and market vending. The workshop

Keithlin Caroo, a grandchild of farmers, promotes economic empowerment of rural women.

addressed several issues for women business owners such as leadership development, workers’ rights, financial management and grants, and interest-free loan opportunities.

Since then, Helen’s Daughters has linked up members with additional training and consultation opportunities.

The next large project was with the University of British Columbia in its firsttime offering of a Humanitarian Engineering course which sought real-life problems for engineering student teams to address with technical solutions. Helen’s Daughters was selected as one of three cases and a food-security team organised around it.

Five chemical, biological and geological engineering students were partnered with four Saint Lucian rural women farmers to find sustainable agricultural practices, develop skills such as data management and the use of Google Earth, and to come up with technical recommendations for the sustainable design of a farm.

Currently, Ms. Caroo is developing a social enterprise model that will use information and communication technologies to improve knowledge, facilitate market connections and improve incomes for rural women farmers on the island. In addition to capacitydevelopment, she has mounted a communications strategy both on and offline.

Ms. Caroo writes a monthly #HerStory series on St. Lucia News Online which profiles rural women entrepreneurs and also contributes to this newspaper in her weekly series “The Rural Unknown” which examines climate resilience, agri-tourism linkages and gender equality in the agricultural sector.

(See Land and Conflict on page 18.)

To learn more about the initiative and how to support it, visit the Helen’s Daughters website: helensdaughters.org.

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How long before SLP long knives do to Pierre what they did to Julian Hunte?

Frederick has finally arrived on the same platform as those persons who had most disparaged him, saying that he was the most threatening thing that had happened in the politics of Saint Lucia.

When Frederick stood on the SLP platform and announced that he would lead the charge to remove Prime Minister Chastanet by this December, the leaders of the SLP were all seated on the same platform, applauding him. So why finger political leader Philip J. Pierre as the only one responsible for Frederick’s arrival in the bosom of the SLP? Pierre has never given clear evidence of political independence and strength and it seems doubtful he, and he alone, was responsible for Frederick’s presence on that SLP platform.

The reported challenge to Pierre’s leadership is both interesting and revealing, though not altogether unexpected. It is happening contemporaneously as some SLP hacks, pretending an interest in the island’s national heritage, try to frustrate the government’s efforts at

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ynics that have little faith in politics, and even less in politicians, must be beside themselves after hearing the news emanating from the bosom of the St. Lucia Labour Party. Others, more prone to objective observations, must have noticed the long distance love affair (rapprochement, if you prefer) between a certain loud-mouth political missfit, (who was rejected and expelled from the United Workers Party) and the day’s shameless SLP. The deceitful SLP hierarchy has embraced that loud-mouth who has been as critical of Prime Minister Chastanet as of them. To add insult to injury, the contradictions are unfolding simultaneously, adding spice to local politics.

Since the disclosure by Prime Minister Allen Chastanet in 2016 that certain proposals by a foreign multi-millionaire had been in the hands of the former government for two years prior to the last general elections, the SLP has not answered the charge. The former smart-men in the SLP government had hidden these proposals, and did not breathe a word of them during the last election campaign. Those who are distrustful of politics and politicians must have had their worst instincts confirmed believing that, had the SLP been returned to office, it would have foisted the DSH proposal down the throats of Saint Lucians, and the anti-Chastanet hypocrites would have gleefully swallowed it.

I dare say that the antiChastanet and anti-UWP noises do not faze the core elements of the electorate who voted for change two years ago.

Few people have forgotten that the Stephenson King-led UWP would have won the 2011 elections had the party demonstrated the courage and dismissed the candidate whom the average voter from both parties believed was a negative force. Indeed, an HTS poll carried out after the 2011 general elections revealed that the majority of the electorate thought that the UWP lost because the electorate did not fully trust at least one of its

Philip J. Pierre (pictured) by himself never would have permitted Richard Frederick to speak on his platform.

It could only have been a collective decision.

candidates.

To Allen Chastanet’s everlasting credit, he had the guts to mobilize the party faithful of the UWP who had voted him as party leader, and got rid of what many considered a cancer on the body politic. Chastanet’s UWP believed the braggart needed to be discarded from the party. Of course, the recent developments within the SLP will, I feel certain, further

animate the UWP from top to bottom.

Money is crucial in obtaining the creature comforts of life. Even so, the more stoic Saint Lucians have a place for money in their lives, which does not come close to their belief in the supreme power of an almighty God who provides for the faithful, and those who obey his commandments.

It will not surprise the cynics among us that Richard

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dismantling a decrepit and long forgotten prison, to build in its place a new police headquarters and court house in Castries.

Those of us with more than a passing interest in politics know instinctively that Kenny Anthony would never ever permanently give up the leadership of the SLP to Philip J. Pierre, or to anyone else.

For my part, one reason might be that Anthony does not trust Pierre to support and defend him when the crunch comes, as it ought to. He may also fear that Pierre would expose his (Anthony’s) lack of management skills by the way he (Pierre) communicates ideas for the social and economic development of the country.

It is said that God works in mysterious ways his wonders to perform. Richard Frederick is a man who has spoken as a true believer about God on his talk shows. I have said before about him, and I will repeat it here, you may fool some people with your God line, but you can never fool God. Besides, the only path that can lead to a return to politics as a candidate in a

general election in Saint Lucia is that which displays your United States of America visa for all the sceptics to see and feel for themselves.

Whatever Saint Lucians here and in the USA may think about US President Donald Trump, given the chance of a US visa to travel to that country, the majority of our people would grab the US visa with both hands. And so will Richard Frederick and his friends, no matter what they may say on and off the media and public political platforms about Chastanet or Trump.

I repeat: God is good, and if my friends in the UWP understand anything about politics, they will know that their prayers are being answered and that the presence of Richard Frederick on the political platform of the SLP must be viewed as a blessing from God. I say no more. Instead, I pray that the people of Saint Lucia will witness for themselves the events that are unfolding within the SLP that will make even their staunchest supporters bow their heads in shame.

PRODUCTIVITY AWARENESS WEEK 2018

he National Competitiveness and Productivity Council is preparing to host its 5th Annual Productivity Awareness Week under the theme: “Innovation for Greater Productivity” during the period October 15–19, 2018.

A key factor in increasing the performance of a business or organisation is innovation. It is through innovation that enterprises, as well as organisations, are able to improve output

and efficiency for less effort and cost. Therefore a business cannot have sustained productivity without constantly innovating.

It is in this vein that the Council has decided to focus on Innovation and make the call for action to all citizens to embrace an innovative mindset.

Embracing innovation requires a paradigm shift in thinking by policy makers, business practitioners and the citizenry as a whole.

The activities slated for Productivity Awareness Week

will focus on innovative practices such as Fintech, research for productivity, adaptation of new technologies and creative ways of solving daily problems in customer service.

The Council has partnered with many agencies including the government and the Eastern Caribbean Central Bank to showcase innovative projects/services at the Financial Administration Centre during the week October 15–19. The public is invited to visit the display.

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VACANCY NOTICE Applications are invited from suitably qualified persons for employment in the post of

14. Builds and maintains a positive public image through outreach programmes and activities.

at the Millennium Heights Medical Complex.

15. Performs any other job-related duties as may be assigned.

Chief Executive Officer

A. RESPONSIBILITIES AND RELATIONSHIPS 1. To provide strategic leadership and direction to the management team of the Millennium Heights Medical Complex (MHMC) through a process of strategy development, planning, reporting and monitoring of the activities of divisions and sections across the facility.

2. The CEO serves in an advisory capacity to the Board of Directors as a basis for facilitating sound decisions as it relates to policy and program directives.

3. To facilitate the efficient and effective management of the MHMC and its resources, and to ensure its work programme is implemented in accordance with legislation, regulatory requirements and public accounting standards and procedures.

4. To liaise with and maintain effective relations with the other healthcare facilities and providers both locally and abroad, community organizations, and governmental agencies.

B. DUTIES AND TASKS 1. Manages the MHMC through the implementation of the strategic objectives, developing annual work programmes, establishing SMART targets and directing the allocation of resources.

2. Leads and manages direct reports through target setting, monitoring and appraisal of individual staff performance, coaching and mentoring.

3. Supervises the discipline and conduct of the senior management and staff of the Complex through periodic review and monitoring.

4. Provides technical advice and guidance to the Board and the management team on policies and practices.

5. Assists in developing, formalising and implementing plans and policies in accordance with the strategic direction and governance of the Board.

6. Conducts research into administration by reviewing documentation, laws and policies.

healthcare relevant

7. Ensures the effective administration of budgetary allocations by supervising the management of the financial and physical resources.

8. Coordinates the preparation of the annual budget of the MHMC through budget planning meetings with the senior management team, analysis and verification of budget submissions.

9. Coordinates planning.

organisational

emergency

10.

Prepares reports and administrative summaries relevant to work-in-progress or specific reports.

11. Builds an agile entity focusing on anticipating and adapting to the changing needs of the patients and healthcare providers, and seeks opportunities for funding and technical assistance.

C. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES 1. Expert level knowledge of, and ability to analyze and interpret the Millennium Heights Medical Complex Act, Departmental Guidelines, Standard Operating Procedures and policies, staff rules and regulations, Finance (Administration) Act and its supporting regulations, Public Procurement and Asset Disposal Act and the budgetary process.

2. Advanced level knowledge of, and ability to analyze and interpret the Pensions Act, Estimates of Expenditure, the Saint Lucia Constitution, and Labour Act. 3. Intermediate level knowledge of clinical and non-clinical practices and an understanding of their various roles within the facility.

4. Advanced oral and written communication skills and expert listening skills.

5. Advanced administration and management skills with the ability to provide strategic guidance, planning and resource allocation; strong leadership and motivation techniques and the ability to coordinate people and resources.

6. Decisiveness, soundness of judgments and clarity in issuing directives.

7. High level of emotional intelligence in the conduct of duties.

8. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships and linkages with associates and internal and external clients and stakeholders.

9. Advanced computer literacy skills; ability to manipulate software applications such as word processing, spreadsheets, databases and presentation programmes.

10. Advanced organizational skills.

11.

Advanced problem-solving, conflict management and decision-making skills, and ability to manage time in a fast paced environment, meet deadlines and remain calm under intense pressure.

D. QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE Master of Science degree in Business Administration, Public Health, Health Care Administration or related field plus five (5) years experience in a senior management position OR Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration, Public Health, Health Care Administration or related field plus Post Graduate Diploma plus seven [7] years experience in a senior management position E. SALARY Salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience Interested persons are invited to submit a letter of application, Curriculum Vitae, along with certified copies of documents pertaining to qualifications, plus two (2) recent references to:

12. Makes recommendations to the Board regarding the improvements of management systems and human resource development for staff within the various functional areas.

The Chairman Board of Directors Millennium Heights Medical Complex Millennium Highway Castries, St. Lucia To reach him no later October 26, 2018

13. Maintains overall responsibility for the health and safety of members of staff, the public, and patients and visitors on the premises of the facility.

Unsuitable candidates will not be acknowledged.

Only candidates who meet the minimum qualifications and experience will be shortlisted

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Did Jane Tipson pay with her Life for speaking out against a Dolphin Park in St. Lucia?

Joshua St. Aimee

H

er name is rarely mentioned among the hundreds of cold cases on record. But she was a well-respected, most affable woman with a special love for animals. Jane Tipson was a conservationist, an indefatigable animal rights activist and the founder of the Saint Lucia Animal Protection Socety (SLAPS). The last thing anyone expected occurred on September 17, 2003 when her lifeless body was discovered in her car near her Monchy residence. For reasons still not established, someone had shot Jane Tipson dead as she drove home from work. She was just 53 years old. No one has ever been arrested in connection with the shooting.

Rumour linked her untimely death with her strong resistance to plans for the establishment of a dolphin park here, but that has never been proven. Following Tipson’s death, the Sea Shepherd Conservation Society, a USbased non-profit organisation, offered a $25,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person or persons responsible.

Representatives of the group described Tipson’s death as “clearly a contract killing”. Its founder Captain Paul Watson said: “Because of the enemies Jane made in high places, and because of her efforts to help animals in Saint Lucia, I fear the investigation into her death will not be a priority.” He has so far proved to be correct. Meanwhile the original reward for related information stands.

Jane’s sister Barbara discovered her body. On Wednesday she told the STAR she still could not come up with a possible reason why anyone would wish to harm Jane. As for the official efforts to solve the mystery, Barbara said the last time she heard from the police was years ago, back in 2004.

Fifteen years on, the murder of animal rights activist Jane Tipson remains a mystery.

“They did a one-year follow-up after the murder and that was it,” she said on Wednesday. “I gave them all the information I could at the time. The whole investigation seemed very unprofessional, starting from the moment they arrived on the crime scene.”

Fifteen years later, Barbara has had no other choice but to move on. Not that she has given up all hope. She looks forward to a day when the local justice system will have improved. “You don’t ever get over something like this,” she added. “You just cope; you have no other choice.

What they need to do is get a load of judges and have some extra court sittings until the huge backlog of cases is all

caught up.”

Commenting on another proposed dolphin park in Saint Lucia, Barbara said: “I feel very sad. It means that all of Jane’s efforts were in vain and that she died for nothing.”

Last Saturday this newspaper reported on police plans to revisit some of the 500 or so cold cases on file. ACP for Crime and Intelligence Wayne Charlery has now confirmed to the STAR that Jane Tipson’s murder is amongst them.

He said he had personally examined the case and “found it of great interest”.

Jane Tipson was a UK citizen. For close to 20 years she had made Saint Lucia her home.

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Director of Clinical Services at the Millennium Heights Medical Complex.

A. RESPONSIBILITIES AND RELATIONSHIPS 1. The Director of Clinical Services will provide strategic leadership and direction to the multidisciplinary clinical services team through a process of strategy development, planning, reporting and monitoring of the activities of divisions and sections across the facility.

2. To establish and maintain a quality management framework within the Millennium Heights Medical Complex (MHMC) geared towards quality service delivery, compliance with quality standards, and customer satisfaction.

3. Responsible to the Chief Executive Officer for the clinical organisation of the medical complex and for the supervision of the clinical care given to all patients, and to liaise with and maintain effective relations with the other healthcare facilities and providers both locally and abroad, community organizations, and governmental agencies.

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DUTIES AND TASKS

1. Manages the Clinical Services Department through the implementation of the strategic objectives, developing annual work programmes, establishing SMART targets and directing the allocation of resources.

2. Leads and manages direct reports through target setting, monitoring and appraisal of clinical senior management performance, coaching and mentoring.

3. Provides technical advice and guidance to the Chief Executive Officer on policies and practices, budget priorities, employment and allocation of medical staff.

4. Develops medical and clinical policies and protocols geared towards addressing quality of care, clinical and medical standards of practice at the hospital.

5. Performs clinical audits and submits quarterly reports on clinical service performance to the Chief Executive Officer for review and to guide sound decision making.

6. Works collaboratively with the Deputy Director/Diagnostic and Therapeutic Services and the Nursing Director to develop a culture of clinical quality and clinical governance.

7. Reviews and/or designs a Quality Management framework and guides the development of an implementation strategy to achieve continuing quality improvement in all aspects of medical care.

8. Reviews and updates all existing protocols, guidelines, standards for every care and service area at the facility and provides assistance in developing new protocols and guidelines.

9. Ensures processes are in place for medical risk management and are functioning effectively.

10. Performs any other job-related duties as may be assigned.

C.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

1. Expert level knowledge of medical and clinical protocols and practices and an understanding of their various roles within the facility.

2. Intermediate level knowledge of, and ability to analyze and interpret the Millennium Heights Medical Complex Act, Departmental Guidelines, Standard Operating Procedures and policies, staff rules and regulations, Estimates of Expenditure, the Saint Lucia Constitution, Labour Act, and the budgetary process.

3. Advanced oral and written communication skills and expert listening skills.

4. Advanced administration and management skills with the ability to provide strategic guidance, planning and resource allocation; strong leadership and motivation techniques and the ability to coordinate people and resources.

5. Decisiveness, soundness of judgments and clarity in issuing directives.

6. High level of emotional intelligence in the conduct of duties.

7. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships and linkages with associates and internal and external clients and stakeholders.

8. Advanced computer literacy skills; ability to manipulate software applications such as word processing, spreadsheets, databases and presentation programmes.

9.

Advanced organizational skills.

10.

Advanced problem-solving, conflict management and decision-making skills, and ability to manage time in a fast paced environment, meet deadlines and remain calm under intense pressure.

D.

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aint Lucian students from four schools participated in a two-day hackathon event to showcase their new skills as part of a United States Government-supported Robotics and Coding pilot programme.

The programme relates to a branch of engineering and science that allows students to design and use robots through computer programming.

The Robotics and Coding initiative is implemented by the United States Agency for International Development’s (USAID) Community, Family and Youth Resilience Project in collaboration with Saint Lucia’s Ministry of Education. During the hackathon, held under the theme “Code4Fun-Programming the Future”, students competed for individual and team prizes, much to the delight of parents, teachers, and peers who supported them.

Mr. Kipp Sutton, General Development Office Director, USAID Eastern and Southern Caribbean and the Minister of Education, Dr. Gale Rigobert, lauded the initiative during the official ceremony to launch the hackathon.

Mr. Sutton told the

Masters Degree plus five [5] years experience in a senior medical or management position Bachelors Degree plus Post Graduate Diploma plus seven [7] years experience in a senior medical or management position E. SALARY Salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience Interested persons are invited to submit a letter of application, Curriculum Vitae, along with certified copies of documents pertaining to qualifications, plus two (2) recent references to: The Chairman Board of Directors Millennium Heights Medical Complex Millennium Highway Castries, St. Lucia To reach him no later October 26, 2018 Unsuitable candidates will not be acknowledged.

Only candidates who meet the minimum qualifications and experience will be shortlisted

audience that the US Government was honoured to partner with the Ministry of Education to support the exciting initiative that promotes science, technology, engineering and mathematics, or “STEM”, as it is more widely known.

“The skills that students develop through STEM programmes are skills that will help young people not only understand the world, but also equip them to change it,” Mr. Sutton said. He told participants, “It is important that you have the support and resources you need to explore, experiment, and innovate. It is also important that you make the most of this tremendous

opportunity to become future scientists and leaders in the Caribbean and beyond.”

Since March of this year, 280 secondary school students from Beanefield Comprehensive in Vieux Fort, Bocage in Castries, Grande Riviere Secondary in Dennery and Soufriere Comprehensive in Soufriere have learned to build, customize, and programme robots using computer equipment and Lego Mindstorm kits provided under the pilot project. Twelve teachers and five mentors were also trained to deliver the customized curriculum with plans for its eventual integration into Saint Lucia’s secondary school curriculum.

FORM P7 THE EASTERN CARIBBEAN SUPREME COURT IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUSTICE (PROBATE DIVISION)

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

Must be a Registered Medical Practitioner, however appointment to this post is contingent on registration with the Medical and Dental Council of Saint Lucia

Minister of Education Dr. Gale Rigobert (front centre), Kipp Sutton, USAID General Development Office Director (back row, far right), along with other CFYR Project officials and participating students.

SAINT LUCIA CLAIM NO. SLUHPB2018/

-ADVERTISEMENT OF APPLICATION FOR GRANT OF LETTERS OF ADMINISTRATION(Rule 15)

In the Estate of Dorothy Emmanuel aka Dorothy Emanuel (nee Thomas) aka Dorothy Emmanuel (nee Thomas) aka Dorothy Mathurin (nee Thomas) aka Marie Dorothée Thomas aka Dorathy Thomas aka Mary Dorothy Emanuel late of Bexon in the Quarter of Castries, The Deceased.

TAKE NOTICE that an application has been filed by FLORENCE JULES (nee EMMANUEL) Marriedwoman and Retiree of Bexon in the Quarter of Castries in the State of Saint Lucia for a Grant of Letters of Administration to The Applicant who is one of the lawful children of The Deceased, The Deceased having died intestate on the 1st day of January, 1998 at Victoria Hospital in the District of Castries, Saint Lucia.

Any person having an objection to the Grant of Letters of Administration to the application shall file an objection within fourteen (14) days of the publication of this Notice.

Dated this 24th day of July, 2018 .........................................................................

ANDRA GOKOOL-FOSTER Legal Practitioner for The Applicant This Advertisement of Application for Grant of Letters of Administration is presented for filing by Chambers Andra Gokool-Foster whose business address for service is No. 5 High Street, Castries, Saint Lucia. Tel/Fax No. 758-451-9300; E-mail: agokoolfoster@yahoo.co.uk The High Court Office is at La Place Carenage, Jeremie Street, Castries, Tel. No. 758-468-7500, Fax 758-468-7543. The Office is open between 9:00a.m. and 2:00 p.m. Monday to Thursday and 9:00a.m to 3:00 p.m. on Fridays except Public Holidays. The Office can also be contacted via E-mail: stluhco@eccourts.org

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et it never be said that on the occasion of January 30, 2003 de partee was guilty of false advertising. For two days there had been the often-repeated radio promos: “Come and hear about Cable & Wireless, Gilbert Chagoury and the plot to unseat your government.” Just about two years earlier the Kenny Anthony government had started its second consecutive term in office.

On the evening in question, the government’s more prominent orators had in turn taken their places on the steps of the Castries market.

Of course all had carefully sidestepped the shocking revelations of the Crime Commission’s latest report, released mere hours before the night’s rally got underway.

Surprisingly, it was not Mario Michel who landed the job of selling the djab en sac. That particular assignment the party leader and prime minister Kenny Anthony reserved for himself.

Throughout the brouhaha that had preceded Bill Clinton’s visit a week or so before the rally, the prime minister had been next to invisible. The special press announcements, the meetings with media representatives, the headlinemaking assertions, details of the special dinner at Sandals Grande, had all come out of the mouth of Mario Michel. Perhaps the prime

minister had been less than impressed by Michel’s public relations skills, not to say his appearance on Timothy Poleon’s Newsmaker Live.

“When Bill Clinton visited, the whole world turned its attention to Saint Lucia,” the prime minister hyperbolized.

“But when the whole world is watching, what they see could be our best face or our worst.”

He held aloft a handful of notes but offered not the smallest hint that the overseas media had taken any interest in the special occasion. During a stopover in Jamaica, he said, his official counterparts had showered him with praise.

“Everyone wanted to know how we were able to arrange Bill Clinton’s visit,” he added, to wild applause from his proud market-steps audience.

Referring to Sir John Compton, he said: “A former prime minister of this country actually told Bill Clinton that if he came to Saint Lucia he would devalue himself. What he was really saying is that you, the people of this country, are worth nothing.

Who would have thought a former prime minister would have such contempt for his people that he governed for over 30 years?”

Additionally: “They say the $37,000 or thereabouts that we spent on entertainment for Bill Clinton was a waste of money.

Just a few days after his visit Bill Clinton made it possible for us to purchase drugs costing

millions of dollars for citizens suffering with HIV/AIDS.” As for the secrecy that had surrounded Gilbert Chagoury’s involvement, Kenny Anthony let it be known that it was a UWP administration that had appointed Chagoury as this country’s UNESCO ambassador.

“But just because he played a role in bringing Clinton here the visit was compromised?

Something was not right about it?”

When the Labour Party first came into office in 1997, he explained, all ambassadorial appointments were reviewed.

“For the sake of continuity the government decided to keep existing appointments until such time as we thought otherwise. Chagoury was one of the appointments we retained.”

Why? “Petrus Compton will tell you that one day he was called to a meeting at a local hotel by Compton and his wife Janice. They told him he should no longer accept that appointment in Paris because they had found someone to represent Saint Lucia. That person was Gilbert Chagoury.”

It was not quite clear whether Kenny Anthony meant to say his predecessor had earlier chosen Petrus Compton to serve as the nation’s UNESCO ambassador in Paris. But if indeed he had been appointed in John Compton’s time, why then had Petrus never left Saint Lucia and was still here when Kenny Anthony took

Leaders all. Left to right: Sir John Compton (deceas

office nearly two years after the appointment?

Anthony went on: “They claimed they were advised to appoint Chagoury at the urging of the Catholic Church, which had close ties with the prime minister. Petrus Compton said he had no objection to being replaced since he wasn’t all that keen on the appointment, anyway.”

More clouds of confusion: If Petrus Compton did not want the job, why had he accepted it in the first place? Who were “they” that had been directed by the Catholic Church? Mr. and Mrs. John Compton? Who exactly had done the urging?

The Pope?

We come now to the part that most mattered. “Chagoury is a rich man,” said Kenny Anthony sounding like the man’s accountant. “He is an extremely rich man. So rich, that when

John Compton visited him in Paris and was driven around in a top of the line Peugeot 605, he liked it so much that he complimented Chagoury on its quality.”

By Kenny Anthony’s telling on the steps of the Castries market, Chagoury’s response was: “You like it? Would you like one?” Still by Anthony’s account, with no back-up evidence, “Chagoury later donated a Peugeot to Saint Lucia. When we got into office in 1997 it was suggested to me that the car was a personal gift to John Compton. I said, no way. I got in touch with Chagoury’s staff and found out that the car was donated to the government and people of Saint Lucia. I then made it clear the car would stay at the prime minister’s residence.” Applause!

Applause! Applause! “When you see a Peugeot passing with a

government crest on it,” Kenny Anthony went, “that’s the car.

Your car.”

Several questions arise from the immediately above.

Those who knew Compton well doubtless will be surprised to read Kenny Anthony’s quoted revelations from the steps of the Castries market on the evening of Thursday, 30 January 2003. There had never been anything ostentatious about John Compton. He was never known to be flashy. Throughout his life he had driven himself around in rusty junk heaps; old iron. In all events, it was not John Compton that Kenny Anthony replaced in 1997.

Compton had resigned as prime minister in 1996. The undeniable fact is that whether the cited Peugeot was a gift to Compton or to the nation, it arrived in Saint Lucia too late

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ding To Kenny On tan & Chagoury!

n (deceased), Kenny Anthony, Vaughan Lewis and Gilbert Chagoury, holder of the nation’s most prestigious award: The Saint Lucia Cross!

to be of much use to the prime minister.

Forty-eight hours after the Peugeot landed here Compton vacated his office, to be replaced

by Vaughan Lewis on All Fools. As best as I’ve been able to establish, the Peugeot was soon afterward assigned to the foreign affairs ministry.

As if further to prove “Chagoury is an extremely rich man,” on the remembered evening on Jeremie Street Kenny Anthony held up correspondence he claimed George Odlum had addressed to Gilbert Chagoury, and in which Odlum begged the ambassador for close to a million dollars “for the development of the La Clery playing field.”

Impersonating the marketsteps vernacular, this was how Kenny Anthony turned George Odlum’s name into ashes: “You are writing to Chagoury to go and identify funds for you and that is

not what you are really after.

What you are really after is the man’s money!” By Anthony’s recall, “the great Satan” did not receive a favorable response from the extremely rich man.

Chagoury advised Odlum that he took his instructions only from Mario Michel, who in turn took his instructions from the prime minister.

“Odlum went berserk,” Anthony recalled, “and all hell broke loose. From then on he fingered Chagoury. He arranged for a letter to be written by someone in the Nigerian embassy in Paris, suggesting that Chagoury was involved in money laundering and stealing the Nigerian government’s money.”

Arranged for a letter to be written by someone! The verifiable truth is that there were at the time, as now, scores of accessible stories

on the Internet that linked Chagoury with the notorious Abacha regime. A tidbit on Abacha, courtesy Encyclopedia Britannica: “[Nigerian] elections were held in 1993 and won by Moshood Abiola. However, he annulled the elections and set up a civilian interim government, which Abacha easily overthrew. He banned political activity of any kind, fired a large portion of the military, controlled the press, and assembled a personal security force of some 3000.

He brutally suppressed dissent at home.”

More on AbachaChagoury, this time according to Wikipedia: “Chagoury was a close associate of Nigerian dictator General Sani Abacha who helped his business interests in the country. After Abacha died in

1998, Chagoury returned an estimated US$3 million to the Nigerian government to secure his indemnity from possible criminal charges.”

Odlum had discovered in early 1997 the AbachaChagoury connections and tried in vain to discourage his Cabinet colleagues from any association with Chagoury. It is a matter of record that Kenny Anthony’s first overseas trip upon becoming prime minister was as a guest of the “extremely rich man.”

From the steps of the Castries market on the revisited evening in February 2003, the SLP leader addressed his flock as follows: “Would Bill Clinton maintain a relationship with a man who is said to be a money launderer and corrupt?

Would Clinton risk it? Would Clinton risk the reputation of his wife?”

Most of these questions have officially been answered

by United States authorities.

As for that relating to Clinton’s wife, it was answered long before the impeached Bill Clinton’s visit to Saint Lucia— as it turned out, all expenses paid by his controversially close friend Gilbert Chagoury!

Coincidentally, perhaps, Kenny Anthony had asked similar questions in defense of his own relationship with a certain Jack Grynberg reputation: “Why would Grenada and St. Vincent engage him if he was a con artist?” We know now the answer, if we didn’t know it when the question was asked!

But speaking of gifts: Shortly after his party lost the 2005 general elections, Kenny Anthony accepted a brand new Pajero jeep from wellheeled Vieux Fort business

people, one of whom told the STAR it was the group’s way of showing appreciation to the then opposition leader for all he had done for them, both as their constituency representative and as leader of government.

Local laws make such touching demonstrations of appreciation illegal: officials may not accept rewards for doing or not doing what taxpayers pay them to do.

Incidentally, Kenny Anthony had also accused George Odlum of keeping for himself a gold Rolex watch intended as a gift from a foreign government to the people of Saint Lucia!

Shortly before the 2016 general elections, Kenny Anthony bestowed on Gilbert Chagoury our nation’s highest honor—The Saint Lucia Cross.

On the occasion he said: “Serving Saint Lucia has been a great privilege, considering the quality of its leaders . . .”

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PEOPLE IMPACTED BY CANCER SHOW UP FOR WALK FOR THE CURE 2018

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little under 1,000 Saint Lucians turned out for the seventh consecutive Walk For The Cure on Sunday October 7 with family and friends of people living with the disease and of those who have lost the battle with cancer making up a sizeable percentage of walkers.

The annual event took place simultaneously in the island’s north and south. Each walk led off from the bank’s premises, with the northern walk culminating at Pigeon Island, and southern walk ending back at the branch with live entertainment, prizegiving, “socacize” aerobics, testimonials, healthy treats and a theatrical release of balloons.

CIBC FirstCaribbean International Bank’s country manage,r Ladesa JamesWilliams, hailed the walk a success based on a number of indicators: Increase in walker participation, the event’s ability to attract new corporate and community partnerships, and the “clear sense of ownership of the walk” by people affected and impacted by cancer.

Something evident this year were articles worn in personal

Hundreds of cancer patient supporters took to the roads to raise funds for cancer treatment and research.

memorial of loved ones like pins or shirts worn by family members, groups from service clubs and corporate entities walking. Some were also walking in solidarity with colleagues in the struggle or in remission.

Mrs. Williams said that a contributing factor to this year’s success was the tangible impact in the form of funding from proceeds of the walk into the work programmes of

the Faces of Cancer and the Saint Lucia Cancer Society.

She added that the increase in registration points with the recent partnership of Massy Stores has been “a bonus”.

She also noted that the level of support from people directly impacted by cancer highlighted the growing prevalence of cancer and the success to date in removing the shroud of secrecy which surrounded the disease in the

past.

“For the north walk, the survivor and family testimonials, and the release of balloons in particular, proved to be very emotional for the many who lost loved ones in recent times. There were a few tears this year”, said Ms. Serbrina Hassell, 2018 Walk for The Cure coordinator. “It is clear that for those impacted, the walk and what it signifies is therapeutic.

People don’t just hear that they

Participants shared stories of cancer fighters, including that of little Kamar (in the print out) who passed away earlier this year.

are not alone, they feel it during those four hours of fellowship,” Ms. Hassell added.

Walk for The Cure was supported this year by Flow, Visa, Tata Consultancy, Going Places Travel, Digicel, BDO, St Lucia International Financial Centre, Dominos Pizza, Johnsons Hardware Ltd, Tenderoni, Automotive Art (St Lucia) Ltd, Brice & Co Ltd, Northwest Limited, LUCELEC, WLBL – Piton Malta and Sandals

Resorts.

Fundraising continues at the various branches of the bank until November when the proceeds from the walk will be handed in equal amounts to the Faces of Cancer and Saint Lucia Cancer Society.

Contributions can still be made directly into CIBC FirstCaribbean account # 106995550 or by using the branded donation tins at all bank branches.

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‘JESSE’ TO ROLL OUT IN ST LUCIA TO TEACH CHILDREN ABOUT DOMESTIC VIOLENCE

MILLENNIUM HEIGHTS MEDICAL COMPLEX

VACANCY NOTICE Applications are invited from suitably qualified persons for employment in the post of

Director of Finance and Budgeting

at the Millennium Heights Medical Complex.

A.

RELATIONSHIPS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. To lead the finance and procurement functions which include transaction processing, assist in the annual budget preparation, provide oversight of the procurement activities, monitoring of the annual capital budget, provide financial oversight and ensure that financial records and practices comply with general accounting principles, policies and regulations and to facilitate informed decision making.

2. Serves in an advisory capacity and plays in integral role in financial policy formulation and implementation to facilitate sound decisions and compliance with various internationally acceptable financial rules and regulations.

3. Responsible to the Board, through the Chief Executive Officer, for the efficient management of the financial administration of the Millennium Heights Medical Complex (MHMC), and liaise with heads of department and other institutions on matters of finance and procurement and on other matters related to work in progress.

B.

Professor Adele Jones and Dr Ena Trotman Jemmott in a workshop for principals and teachers from participating schools in Saint Lucia.

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ollowing the success of its educational computer game, JESSE, in Barbados and Grenada, None in 3 is delighted to announce that commencing this month, JESSE will be implemented in the south of Saint Lucia, in seven schools.

JESSE was the first prosocial game developed by the None in 3 Centre (Ni3). Ni3 is a global Research Centre at the University of Huddersfield, UK, which creates evidence-based prosocial games to address gender-based violence. It created JESSE in a two-year project (2016-18) funded by the European Union with support from the Sweetwater Foundation.

Though JESSE's story is sadly familiar, he is actually unique, for he is the main character in a computer game designed to teach children about domestic violence, tackling the negative gender attitudes that feed genderbased violence, helping children to make positive choices and building empathy along the way.

The story draws on characters, environment, dialogue and voices from the Caribbean and has been designed specifically with

Caribbean young people in mind. It tackles many different issues including the influence of alcohol, the effects of domestic violence on children (including child violence), gender inequality, positive male role models, intergenerational violence and, through its characters, models conflict resolution skills.

In July Professor Adele Jones (Co-Director of Ni3) and Dr Ena Trotman Jemmott (Independent Consultant) visited Saint Lucia to meet with the Acting and Deputy Chief Education Officers, Ministry of Education, who expressed total commitment to the roll-out of JESSE across all schools in the country. In light of a recently introduced rights-based curriculum module (Education for Democratic Citizenship), the intention is for JESSE to be embedded within schools’ timetables and sustained year on year. Initial roll-out in the seven schools is being conducted by Ni3 Consultant and International Advisory Group Member, Dr Morella Joseph.

Providing teachers with a new child-centred intervention for raising awareness of the impact of domestic violence

and what can be done about it is important because violence in the home is closely linked to violence in schools.

“The research is clear: when children play aggressive computer games their behaviour can become violent but when they play socially conscientious games, their behaviour correspondingly improves. Trials of JESSE show that when children play the game as part of a class lesson, levels of awareness of the impact of domestic violence and empathy are increased. These results are important because, as the UN states, educational programmes which challenge attitudes that contribute to violence against women are an important strategy in preventing it,” said Professor Adele Jones.

JESSE is designed primarily for working with young people in education settings. However it is also valuable as a training tool for professionals. It comes with a user manual and is available for free download on PC & Android devices and also for webplay at: http://noneinthree. hud.ac.uk/barbados-andgrenada/jesse/.

DUTIES AND TASKS

1. Manages the finance and procurement department through the implementation of the strategic objectives, developing annual work programmes, establishing SMART targets and directing the allocation of resources.

2. Leads and manages direct reports through target setting, monitoring and appraisal of accounting and finance management performance, coaching and mentoring.

providing relevant financial information for preparation of the annual budgets.

11. Manages the capital budgetary allocation in consultation with senior management and heads of division.

12. Performs such other job-related duties as may be assigned from time to time.

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SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES

1. Expert level knowledge of, and ability to analyze and interpret the Finance (Administration) Act and its supporting regulations, Procurement and Stores Act and the budgetary process.

2. Intermediate level knowledge of, and ability to analyze and interpret the Millennium Heights Medical Complex Act, Departmental Guidelines, Standard Operating Procedures and policies, staff rules and regulations, Estimates of Expenditure, the Saint Lucia Constitution, and the Labour Act. 3. Ability to keep accurate records of all finances (Revenue and Expenditure) for the MHMC. 4. Advanced oral and written communication skills and expert listening skills.

5. Advanced administration and management skills with the ability to provide strategic guidance, planning and resource allocation; strong leadership and motivation techniques and the ability to coordinate people and resources.

6. Decisiveness, soundness of judgments and clarity in issuing directives.

7. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships and linkages with associates and internal and external clients and stakeholders.

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QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

3. Supervises the functions of the finance and procurement department though the implementation of proper systems of control, monitoring, evaluating, authenticating, approving and substantiating financial transactions.

Masters Degree in Finance, Accounting, Auditing or related field from an accredited institution plus five (5) years relevant experience

4. Designs and operates a system of accounting, applying financial and managerial accounting principles.

Bachelors Degree in Finance, Accounting, Auditing or related field from an accredited institution plus Post Graduate Diploma and seven (7) years experience

5. Sets up and manages the financial, accounting and information systems and prepares all computerized accounting records, electronic medical record billing system, reports and budgets.

6. Develops and maintains financial accounting and control procedures.

7. Ensures the effective management of inventory and stores of departments.

8. Facilitates the annual auditing of the financial records of the MHMC. 9. Ensures the continuous improvement and maintenance of all accounting systems and procedures and facilitates prompt remedial action whenever necessary.

10. Coordinates and assists all Heads by

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E. SALARY Salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience Interested persons are invited to submit a letter of application, Curriculum Vitae, along with certified copies of documents pertaining to qualifications, plus two (2) recent references to: The Chairman Board of Directors Millennium Heights Medical Complex Millennium Highway Castries, St. Lucia To reach him no later October 26, 2018 Unsuitable candidates will not be acknowledged.

Only candidates who meet the minimum qualifications and experience will be shortlisted

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ALZHEIMER’S WARNING SIGN NUMBER TWO

By Regina Posvar

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n last week’s issue this column explored the first out of ten warning signs of Alzheimer’s disease — memory loss. Moving on with number two, if you experience any of these signs, see your doctor or contact Saint Lucia Alzheimer’s and Dementia Association for more information or for a memory screening.

Warning Sign Number Two: Having difficulty completing familiar tasks. This means forgetting how to do something that you have done almost all of your life such as preparing a meal that you have routinely done for a long time. This sign can sometimes simply be that a person may forget an ingredient or take longer than usual to complete the dish. It’s important to note that this sign can cause stress in a person or to family members who observe the changes and sometimes mistakenly get angry with the patient.

The person experiencing this warning sign may or may not be aware that they are struggling. In cases that they are aware, they may try to hide or ignore the changes. If they are not aware, they sometimes tend to become upset if you point out the development and sometimes feel inadequate.

When dealing with changes and mistakes, it’s wise to deal with this in a loving manner. For example, if your wife begins preparing your favourite meal for you but you realize that she may be boiling a pot of mangoes instead, don’t embarrass her about it; just go with her flow. Later she may catch on at what happened and when she does, you can talk and laugh about it. Whether she notices it or not, seek medical attention after noticing this warning sign.

It would also be wise to start talking to family and friends, to see if they have

MILLENNIUM HEIGHTS MEDICAL COMPLEX

VACANCY NOTICE Applications are invited from suitably qualified persons for employment in the post of

Director of Administration at the Millennium Heights Medical Complex.

A. RESPONSIBILITIES AND RELATIONSHIPS 1. The Director of Administration is responsible for the overall leadership and direction of the Millennium Heights Medical Complex (MHMC) through a process of strategy development, planning, reporting and monitoring of the activities of divisions and sections across the facility.

2. Responsible to the Chief Executive Officer for the administrative organization of the medical complex and for the supervision of the support services given to all patients.

B. DUTIES AND TASKS 1. Manages the Administration Department of the MHMC through the implementation of the strategic objectives, developing annual work programmes, establishing SMART targets and directing the allocation of resources.

2. Leads and manages direct reports through target setting, monitoring and appraisal of senior management and staff performance, coaching, mentoring.

3. Provides advice to the Chief Executive Officer on budget priorities, employment and allocation of all staff and all aspects of the MHMC administration affecting the well-being of patients and staff.

Do you, or someone you know, have difficulty completing familiar tasks?

noticed any changes, when planning to see a doctor.

Questions about warning signs:

your observations. She might have other symptoms that you may not notice. Do this for two weeks to a month and you Q: I am forgetting people’s might observe a pattern you or name so easily. Does this your family didn’t see before. mean I have dementia or It will be a good visual for your Alzheimer’s? family to see and, depending A: No. If you were a person on the personality of your that was sharp at remembering sister or her condition, she people’s names and you are might see also that she needs now not as sharp, you may to find out what is causing the want to exercise your memory. changes.

Are you stressed? If it is a

Regarding her leaving serious concern for you, monitor the cooker on, if she is living yourself and take notes for alone this is dangerous. Having a week or two, and take the someone with her during results to a doctor and get a meal and tea prep should be few lab test to rule out any considered for safety until she deficiencies. Forgetting people’s sees a doctor. names when you first meet them is viewed as normal.

Regina Posvar is the current However, if this is far from your president of the Saint Lucia normal self then get it checked.

Alzheimer’s and Dementia Association and has been Q: My sister has been leaving a licensed nurse for 25 the cooker on frequently. She years. SLADA is supported gets angry when I point it out. by volunteers and donations It’s dangerous, my goodness. I and aims to bring awareness think something is wrong but and support by providing the rest of the family says she awareness public workshops, is okay. I want her to see a family support, memory doctor but cannot convince my screenings, the Memory family to help. Do you have any Café, counselling and family suggestions? training for coping skills and A: You will need to keep a communication with persons journal with dates and times of living with dementia.

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of Contracts of Employment for contractual employees, as well all other employment arrangements regarding non-contractual employees.

17. Performs any other job-related duties as may be assigned.

C. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES 1. Expert level knowledge of Departmental Guidelines, Standard Operating Procedures and policies, staff rules and regulations, Pensions Act, and the Labour Act. 2. Advanced level knowledge of, and ability to analyze and interpret the Millennium Heights Medical Complex Act, Saint Lucia Constitution Finance (Administration) Act and its supporting regulations, Public Procurement and Asset Disposal Act, Estimates of Expenditure, and the budgetary process.

3. Advanced oral and written communication skills and expert listening skills.

4. Advanced administration and management skills with the ability to provide strategic guidance, planning and resource allocation; strong leadership and motivation techniques and the ability to coordinate people and resources.

5. Decisiveness, soundness of judgments and clarity in issuing directives.

6. High level of emotional intelligence in the conduct of duties.

4. Develops and ensures the execution of short, medium and long-term plans for the MHMC, through effective planning, monitoring and evaluation.

7. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships and linkages with associates and internal and external clients and stakeholders.

5. Maintains overall responsibility for human resource management and development.

8. Advanced computer literacy skills; ability to manipulate software applications such as word processing, spreadsheets, databases and presentation programmes.

6. Maintains overall responsibility for the health and safety of all members of staff, patients and visitors on the premises of the hospital.

7. Oversees the implementation of policy decisions for the effective operation of the MHMC. 8. Ensures the effective administration of budgetary allocations in accordance with financial guidelines, for improved financial planning within the MHMC. 9. Ensures that quality assurance is developed and implemented through an appropriate regulatory system.

10. Ensures that appropriate regulatory and quality systems are developed and implemented to ensure consistency in the delivery of clinical and medical services.

11. Ensures that all staff and patient complaints are handled and resolved in an efficient manner.

12. Maintains overall responsibility for the development and execution of effective work programme and schedules for all staff of the MHMC. 13. Maintains an effective communication and reporting system at all levels of the MHMC. 14. Represents the MHMC on committees, or at meetings, conferences and forums at the local, regional and international levels to articulate government’s policy position, and to foster networking and alliances.

15. Serves as advisor to the Chief Executive Officer on all matters pertinent to the formulation of policies consistent with the needs of the MHMC. 16.

Oversees

the

effective

management

9.

Advanced organizational skills.

10.

Advanced problem-solving, conflict management and decision-making skills, and ability to manage time in a fast paced environment, meet deadlines and remain calm under intense pressure.

D. QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE Master of Science degree in Management, Public Administration or a related field plus five (5) years experience in a senior management position OR Bachelor of Science degree in Management, Public Administration or a related field plus Post Graduate Diploma and seven [7] years experience in a senior management position E. SALARY Salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience Interested persons are invited to submit a letter of application, Curriculum Vitae, along with certified copies of documents pertaining to qualifications, plus two (2) recent references to: The Chairman Board of Directors Millennium Heights Medical Complex Millennium Highway Castries, St. Lucia To reach him no later October 26, 2018 Unsuitable candidates will not be acknowledged.

Only candidates who meet the minimum qualifications and experience will be shortlisted

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fracture where pain is then felt in a specific area of the shin.

However, unlike shin splints, where pain is felt over a wide area after a workout, stress fractures can usually be felt during activity and the source of pain easily identified. Often people are fooled into thinking that their problem is resolving as the area of pain has reduced; but the warning sign is now there is pain during exercise, aggravating factor is when not after. the muscles pull on the bone,

Stress fractures can be during movement; in the lower difficult to diagnose and, as they leg this can often be felt as shin are so small, they are often not splints, a pain radiating over the picked up on an X-ray. The most shin. If the initial warning signs reliable diagnostic is an MRI, are not acted on and adequate which can be expensive, but if rest and treatment are not you or your healthcare provider taken, shin splints can lead to a suspect a stress fracture, there

How To Side-Step Stress Fractures

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o you have pain during activity that just won’t go away? You could be suffering from a stress fracture.

A stress fracture is a small crack or bruising in the bone, typically caused by overuse or a repetitive activity. The most common of all stress fractures are on the tibia bone (the shin) and then the foot, but they can occur anywhere in the body.

They were initially known as “march fractures” as they were typically seen in soldiers after marching for too long or too far.

Stress fractures of the shin or foot, as well as being seen in soldiers, are common in runners but can occur in any sport, especially if there is a lot of jumping involved. Even sports such as tennis, with the repetitive action of hitting the ball, can cause a stress fracture of the upper limb.

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sports to be affected; stress fractures can happen if you go hiking or spend a long day browsing around the shops.

Going on sightseeing excursions can put you at risk. Other risk factors are: • Diet – low calcium intake • Gender – women are more prone to suffer from stress fractures than men • Heavy, irregular menstruation • Low body weight • Low bone mineral density • History of stress fractures

There are several causes of stress fractures: weak bones, poor biomechanics, overtraining and repetitive movements, wearing the wrong type of footwear with inadequate support, and working out or running on hard surfaces. Diet can also play a role.

It is thought that one

are steps you can take to speed up your recovery.

The most obvious signs of a stress fracture in the lower limb are pain on weight-bearing or exercise, and inflammation and extreme tenderness when the area is touched. The first step to recovery is rest and refraining from any activity that exacerbates the problem.

In the case of a stress fracture of the tibia or the foot, that usually means using crutches or a walking stick to reduce weight on the affected area. This means the muscles no longer pull on the bone, allowing better healing and a faster recovery. Your doctor may even suggest a cast, depending on the severity of the pain.

You may also be prescribed calcium or advised to change your diet to one rich

in calcium. In extreme cases, where the area is not healing, surgery may be indicated.

This usually involves grafting fragments of bone onto the affected area to speed up the healing process

Prevention is always better than cure and there are things you can do to minimise the risk of suffering from this painful injury. Always wear footwear that gives plenty of support where most needed; always build up slowly the intensity of your exercise programme and take plenty of time to rest; always warm up and stretch, and remember to cool down.

Exercise is good for us but only if done properly. If you are not fit or are returning to activity after some time off, do not go full speed ahead. Slow and steady wins the race.

Kim Jackson is a UK-trained physiotherapist with over 20 years’ experience. She specialises in musculoskeletal pain and dysfunction including back pain and sciatica, stroke and other neuro conditions plus sports physiotherapy, having worked with local, regional and international athletes and teams treating injuries and analysing biomechanics to improve function and performance. She is registered with the Allied Health Council and is a member of PASL. She currently works at Bayside Therapy Services in Rodney Bay, tel. 458 4409 or 284 5443; www.baysidetherapyservices.com

Although stress fractures occur with athletes, any repeated action can cause this in other people too.

The Rural Unknown

Land and Conflict

By Keithlin Caroo, Helen’s Daughters

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sk any Saint Lucian what is one of the major sources of contention in their family and nine times out of ten the answer would be land. Land conflicts in Saint Lucia are as common as Julie mangoes in May. One could blame the skewed colonial laws which are based on family inheritance. These “family-land” laws have produced difficulties to identify “ownership” and are the very reason for many of these bitter family feuds.

However, when just over 20% of total land in Saint Lucia (generally 10 acres or less per farmer) is owned by the farming class, and there are no other natural resources on island, it is enough reason to understand why conflicts are brought about by land ownership and why they are the source of ruin for so many families; which begs

me to question: If 20% of land is owned and used by farmers, who owns the remainder?

In 2007 it was recorded that about 40% of land was under state ownership and classed as crown lands. This fraction of land could be the very key to transforming the agricultural landscape and the end to many of the futile conflicts that persist when concerning land. However, government policies have had a tendency to prefer the use of crown lands for industrial, residential or touristic endeavours.

A land bank could prove to be transformative for Saint Lucia’s agricultural sector, where the majority of farmers do not have their own property.

A land bank is a wide area of land owned by a public or private organisation for future development or disposal. Land banks would allow farmers to gain access to a parcel of land for agricultural development

own property. While no one from the Ministry of Agriculture was available to provide an update of the results of the pilot, I hope that this is the first of many of these initiatives.

Why fight over 20% when farmers can share 40%?

Ownership of land, and claims to ownership, have caused bitter family feuds.

and would result in the better distribution and regulation of land development, while also generating income for the farmers involved. In some instances international bodies, such as the International Organization for Migration, are

using land banks as a way for refugees to earn a living. It is a tried and trusted method that has been used in even the most developed nations.

Just over a year ago a pilot project launched for two agricultural land banks in

Babonneau and Mabouya Valley, funded by the Food and Agriculture Organization.

The pilot was to last for a period of 18 months and the land banks were to preserve agricultural lands and serve farmers who did not have their

Helen’s Daughters is a Saint Lucian non-profit with a special focus on rural women’s economic development through improved market access, adaptive agricultural techniques, and capacitybuilding. It was formed in 2016 in a winning proposal for UN Women Empower Women Champion for Change Program. To learn more about the initiative, you can visit: Facebook: helensdaughters.slu, Instagram: helensdaughters.slu, Website: helensdaughters.org

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COLETTE DELANEY APPOINTED CHAIR OF THE FIRSTCARIBBEAN COMTRUST FOUNDATION

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n its 16 year history, CIBC FirstCaribbean, through its charitable arm the FirstCaribbean ComTrust Foundation, has donated more than US$20million to worthy causes in the Caribbean.

This was revealed as the foundation welcomed on board a new Chair.

Chief Executive Officer Designate, Colette Delaney, was unanimously elected to chair the foundation’s board of trustees, at a recent meeting of the group in Barbados. That meeting also saw the resignation of current Chair, Gary Brown.

Mr. Brown retires from the bank on October 31, 2018.

The outgoing chair noted that the work of the bank’s foundation was one of the more rewarding and enjoyable aspects of his tenure with CIBC

FirstCaribbean and added that he relished taking part in the types of projects managed by the foundation, that enriched the communities in which the bank operates.

The FirstCaribbean International ComTrust Foundation was established by the bank in 2003, shortly after the merger that created CIBC FirstCaribbean out of the Caribbean operations of Barclays Bank and CIBC. Established as a registered charity in Barbados, the foundation supports projects in the 17 countries where the bank has a presence, donating not less than US$1million annually.

50% of the funds donated by the foundation goes to pan-Caribbean projects and to support activities under Memoranda of Understanding with various regional institutions, and the remaining

50% is divided among the bank’s various business units for charitable giving in their respective markets.

Among the main regional projects for the foundation are: the Hospital for Sick Children Caribbean Initiative which seeks to improve the diagnosis and care of children in the Caribbean affected by cancer and blood diseases such as Sickle Cell Anaemia; support for young entrepreneurs through the Caribbean Association of Youth Business Programmes; and a longstanding relationship with the University of the West Indies to facilitate research, curriculum development, and scholarships.

The foundation’s flagship programme is its annual Walk for the Cure which over seven years has contributed over $2million in funds raised, in addition to the foundation’s

ANSE CHASTANET, SCUBA ST. LUCIA TRAIN CARIBBEAN DIVE INSTRUCTORS

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op Caribbean resort Anse Chastanet has partnered with its in-house operation Scuba St. Lucia to provide Professional Association of Diving Instructors (PADI) instructor training to students from Saint Lucia, Antigua and Barbados.

Anse Chastanet is beloved by legions of vacationers who regularly rank it as one of the Caribbean’s top resorts, and Scuba St. Lucia enjoys a strong reputation as a trainer of excellent Caribbean diving instructors.

The partnership between Anse Chastanet and Scuba St. Lucia enhances the tourism offerings of the Eastern Caribbean as visitors seek more water-based activities.

PADI Course Director, Patrick Hammer and Scuba St. Lucia’s Manager, Georgiana Merlusca taught the first courses, while PADI Regional Manager Nick Buskirk served as the exam invigilator.

“By offering training opportunities to scuba diving professionals in the region, Scuba St. Lucia helps make the scuba diving industry a viable

and attractive job proposition for Caribbean nationals, while simultaneously assisting Saint Lucia and the Eastern Caribbean to gain traction as one of the world’s foremost diving destinations,” said Karolin Troubetzkoy, Executive Director of Anse Chastanet.

Hammer, a PADI course director since 1975, has certified more than 5,000 Open Water Scuba Instructors (OWSI) and more than 8,000 Specialty Instructors.

Instructor Development Course (IDC) officials were delighted with the quality of their students, all of whom passed the demanding PADI OWSI exams. The participants from Saint Lucia were Dave Mathurin from Scuba St. Lucia and Dani-Hill Herman from Island Divers at Ti Kaye Village.

Also trained were Jensen Anthony and Cortright Joseph from Curtain Bluff in Antigua along with Summer-Rain Worme from Barbados, who recertified her OWSI teaching status.

The freshly accredited instructors learned not only how to teach diving courses safely but also how to be useful role

models. They can now teach a variety of diving courses, including Discover Scuba Diving, Open Water Course, Advanced Open Water Course, Rescue Course, Dive Master Course, Project AWARE Specialty, AWARE Coral Reef Conservation and Peak Performance Buoyancy.

Cortright Joseph and Jensen Anthony also added to their professional credentials by completing several PADI instructor level specialty courses.

The sea is also a little safer because all participants passed the Emergency First Response (EFR) Instructor course conducted by Merlusca of Scuba St. Lucia. Now, they can teach their EFR students how to respond in case of an emergency. The valuable course is available for both divers and non-divers.

Scuba St. Lucia announced that the IDC training is scheduled again for local and regional diving professionals, starting on August 25, 2019, with the final exams on September 3 and 4, 2019. For more information, contact scuba@ansechastanet.com.

Right to left: Outgoing Chief Executive Officer Gary Brown; Colette Delaney, CEO Designate and new Chair of the FirstCaribbean ComTrust Foundation; Mark St. Hill, Trustee and Managing Director, Retail and Business Banking; Debra King, Trustee and Director of Corporate Communications; Clenell Goodman, Trustee.

annual budgeted amount, and is specifically for the support of cancer patients around the region.

Of her appointment, Ms. Delaney noted: “To many, charitable giving is an after-thought. To CIBC FirstCaribbean, we consider

it to be a key activity on our agenda. Our promise to the region’s governments to give back some of what we earn to help the Caribbean’s people is unwavering. I look forward with great enthusiasm to being able to play my part in shaping the work of the foundation.”

Ms. Delaney’s appointment as chair of the foundation’s Board of Trustees took effect on October 4; she assumes the role of Chief Executive Officer of CIBC FirstCaribbean on November 1.

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Buckeye Terminal Joins the People of St.lucia in Celebrating World Food Day. From The Management and Staff of

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SCSS Class of 2000 brings Creole Cheer!

T While some businesses were at a standstill on Wednesday, some teachers showed creativity and held classes outdoors.

bills, cannot buy things in some places and it was my only off day. These things I either have to wait to do later or spend money so my children can come to do it on Saturday.

Mr. Big C: Hey! It looks like LUCELEC and WASCO team up against Looshans. No electricity, no water in how many places.

So what if I had to wash my clothes today now?

WASCO: Because of this [outage] we are unable to transact financial business with our customers. So that means we are suffering a delay in terms of the monies that would come into the company. So to now go and expend monies on fueling the generators is a

bit of a challenge for us right now, especially because we don’t know how long this power outage is going to last. It’s no fault of ours.

Tiffany (infant school student): We have no current so we might have class outside today. After the teachers’ meeting they will tell us but it is still nice to have school in the dark.

Market vendor: Well you see why people must take agriculture seriously? All the suit-and-tie people cannot do anything today but I still have customers.

Shop owner: I had to close the shop on a day people had nothing to do and were coming in to browse. But my computer

Pussers British West Indies Ltd is seeking an

Electrical Installation and Maintenance Engineer to live and work in the British Virgin Islands.

Applicant should have at least 7 years’ experience in the installation, maintenance and repair of restaurant food & beverage appliances and equipment such as grills, ovens, stoves, refrigeration equipment such as freezers, ice machines & refrigerators.

• Knowledge and ability to repair Air Conditioning and Generators is a plus.

• Excellent references are a must.

Replies held in strictest confidence.

Please send resume to HR Manager: lmalone@pussers.com

cannot work and the credit card machine needs current.

Paul: My phone battery died.

I cannot give it to somebody to charge for me yet. I was expecting an important call today but I couldn’t charge the phone this morning.

Digicel: It affected the services we provide but not our mobile network.

Of course our Internet customers were affected but the issue was entirely with LUCELEC. Electrician: That just add two more hours to my day. Then I still have to come tomorrow to finish things I didn’t have time to do for that job.

he graduating class of the year 2000 from Soufriere Comprehensive Secondary School is on a mission to elevate the lives of the students of their alma mater and their entire community.

The group, affectionately known as CO2, came together for a class reunion a few years ago and has since evolved into an organisation that has not only undertaken projects at the school, but within the town.

Its most recent display of altruism was when the members surprised fire officers, police, nurses and doctors with breakfast as a gesture of gratitude for their services. The group chose to treat the staff

of these essential services as a sign of appreciation for the care which they show to the public everyday through their duties.

The staff were pleasantly surprised since only their supervisors had been aware of what was about to happen. The police were especially touched and lauded the group for their efforts to uplift the spirit of the community. The police also expressed an interest in collaborating with CO2 in future projects.

In keeping with the theme of Creole Heritage Month, the essential services staff in Soufriere were treated to a sumptuous creole breakfast, which they thoroughly enjoyed!

GETTING TO KNOW YOU

By Michael Walker

A new inter-active series of programmes from IETV to engender pride in our nation by promoting literacy and local general knowledge. The series can be viewed on channels 118 (FLOW), 102 (Karib analogue), 32 (LIME) and on NTN. A luxury boutique resort.

1. The name of the sandy cove is a. Smugglers Cove. b. Fisherman’s Cove. c. Anse Galet.

2. The rocks sticking out into the sea are a. a natural feature. b. a manmade feature. c. the result of an underwater tsunami.

3. How do hotel guests access the sandy beach? a. By sea. b. They jump. c. They use a staircase.

4. Which is true? a. The sea is good for snorkeling. b. The sea is too rough for snorkeling.

c. There are no reefs for snorkeling.

8. How would you describe the area?

5. Where is the hotel located? a. Entirely devoted to tourism. b. A mixture of tourism and a. On a cliff between Canaries residential. and Anse la Raye. c. A mixture of agricultural and b. In Cap Estate. tourism. c. On the rocky Atlantic Coast.

9. How would you describe 6. What is the name of the the beach? hotel? a. Extensive and sandy. a. Cap Maison. b. Protected from Atlantic b. Bay Gardens, waves. c. Ti Kaye Hotel. c. Favoured by local fishermen.

7. Which is true? a. The hotel has no pool. b. The hotel has several pools. c. The hotel has one pool.

10. How would you describe the hotel? a. All inclusive. b. Modular concept. c. Recently renovated.

Answers: 1 a, 2 a, 3 c, 4 a, 5 b, 6 a, 7 b, 8 b, 9 a, 10 b.

ou never miss a good thing until it’s gone.

Perhaps worse, you acknowledge the importance of your utility companies only when disaster strikes.

Wednesday’s not fully explained blackout offered much food for thought. Some areas were affected for several hours; others for less than sixty minutes. In any event, here are some of the reported consequences of Wednesday’s outage.

Gary (fisherman): Well, LUCELEC sabotage me. I cannot get fuel for my boat, I cannot conduct my business.

Fisherman: A good thing I full up yesterday. But a lot of the other fellas couldn’t go out whole morning.

Sometimes that’s a whole catch they miss.

Nico (bus driver): I cannot go and do my next trip yet, because my gas will finish and is a risk I’ll take if I expect the current to come back before I reach the next gas station.

Helen: I can’t get anything done in town today, pay no

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GCSE textbook claiming Caribbean men are ‘largely absent’ from families is withdrawn after outrage

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GCSE sociology textbook which claims fathers and husbands are “largely absent” from Caribbean families has been withdrawn following outrage on social media.

The secondary school textbook, officially approved by exam board AQA, was widely criticised on Twitter for being “racist” in its description of Caribbean families.

Hodder Education, publisher of the resource, has now stopped sales of the textbook after MP David Lammy and other critics raised concerns about the reinforcement of negative stereotypes.

The textbook – AQA GCSE (9-1) Sociology by Rosie Owens and Ian Woodfield – reads: “In Caribbean families, the fathers and husbands are largely absent and women assume the most responsibility in childrearing.

“When men and women live together, it is usually in cohabiting or common law relationships that reproduce the traditional patriarchal division of

labour.”

The description adds: “The family system is also characterised by childshifting, that is, the passing of children to other relatives or acquaintances if the parents find themselves unable to take care of them. As a result, multiple women are involved in childhood socialisation.”

Critics took to social media to call for evidence to back up the claims made in the sociology textbook.

Twitter user Motherhood_ rx said: “Seeing as its Black History Month... we are astounded at this text from a current GCSE sociology book approved by @AQA exam board.

“In Caribbean families the fathers are largely absent... also child shifting” imagine being in class reading this? Where is the evidence?”

In a tweet to AQA and Hodder Education, Labour MP David Lammy asked: “Why are sweeping generalisations about African Caribbean people that stereotype communities like this in your GCSE sociology

A GCSE sociology textbook has been temporarily withdrawn following criticism that it was ‘racist’.

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textbook?

“Sometimes it feels like little has changed since I was at school in the 80s.”

Rob Ferguson, a retired sociology lecturer, tweeted: “I do think teachers and training providers should

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use this textbook ... as an example to students of institutional racism in education... until it’s withdrawn #WithdrawRacistTextBook”.

In a statement issued on Wednesday, Hodder Education said: “We are taking this

The Independent: “We absolutely don’t agree with the use of stereotypes and there’s nothing about Caribbean families in our actual GCSE sociology syllabus.

“We don’t publish any textbooks ourselves, but we’re speaking with the publisher of this book about these concerns and we’re pleased to hear they’ve stopped selling the book while they review it.”

They added: “We’re removing the book from the page on our own website where it’s listed as a resource. We’re continuing to investigate and we’ll take any other action that’s necessary.”

Last month, a secondary school apologised after a worksheet handed to pupils featured the suggestion UK jobs were being “stolen” by EU workers.

Students at Walthamstow feedback very seriously. We will Academy in London were handed be working with the authors and a booklet titled “essential reviewing the entire textbook as knowledge” which implied Polish a result of the concerns raised. migrants came to Britain for “free

“Meanwhile, we have healthcare” and “better schools”. stopped supplying the book for sale.”

---Independent (UK)

An AQA spokesperson told

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'We Will Not Give Up.' Aid Workers in Indonesia Try to Reunite Hundreds of Kids with Families A

s Indonesian authorities halt their search for bodies and begin the long recovery from a devastating earthquake and tsunami, humanitarian workers warn that around 300 children who survived the catastrophe remain separated from their families while almost half a million more urgently need assistance.

The 7.5-magnitude quake caused widespread destruction in the city of Palu, where the powerful temblor set off tidal waves and a dangerous phenomenon called liquefaction.

At least 2,073 people have been confirmed dead and as many as 5,000 others are believed to be missing. More than 80,000 were displaced.

In the chaos that ensued, an estimated 300 children across affected areas were left either separated from their parents or unaccompanied by any adult relatives, according to the UN children’s agency, UNICEF. Although 74 children

Rescue teams continue searching works at the earthquake and tsunami devastated area in Central Sulawesi, in Indonesia on Oct. 2, 2018.

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have been officially registered with the organisation as missing, UNICEF Indonesia has partnered with a local branch of Save the Children, the country’s Ministry of Social Affairs, local police and a few

smaller organisations to pool information about families that have been torn apart.

Akbar Halim, a child protection specialist for UNICEF Indonesia, said success is hard to measure when it comes

to bringing fractured families back together in the wake of a disaster. “The numbers don’t really matter,” he told TIME, “I always tell people, ‘We can’t guarantee that we’ll bring back your child, but we’ll do the best

we can.'”

“What I can say is that we never close a case,” he added.

“Even if it takes 10 years, we will not give up.”

But low awareness is a chronic challenge; many families in the remote region do not know how to go about reporting the loss of their loved ones. Some were seen driving around the city with cardboard signs strung to their backs bearing the names of their relatives in hopes they would be spotted.

There have been additional accounts of strangers taking in unaccompanied children and claiming them as their own.

While such “illegal adoptions” are often well-intentioned, child protection experts say they make family reunions extremely difficult to facilitate.

Aid workers have received reports that some groups of children have been taken by boat to the city of Balikpapan, in the neighbouring island of

Borneo, or by road to Sulawesi’s capital Makassar.

“We are concerned about human trafficking,” Muhammad Zubedy Koteng, a child protection specialist for Save the Children’s local partner Yayasan Sayangi Tunas Cilik, told TIME in Palu. He also estimated that hundreds of children were without their parents, but conceded that “there could be more”.

UNICEF estimates about 475,000 children in total have been affected by the disaster, and has launched an appeal for $26.6 million to provide for their safety. “Our utmost priority at the moment is to ensure that children receive life-saving support in the form of health and water and sanitation, nutrition and child protection services,” said UNICEF Indonesia representative Debora Comini. Much of the city still lacks power and clean water, and many of the displaced are living in open-air camps while they await new shelter.

---TIME

Michael's Death Toll rises to 13

T

he devastation left

by Hurricane Michael in several states is still coming into focus, with coastal Florida cities destroyed beyond recognition, and homes, businesses and agriculture torn or swamped inland from Georgia to Virginia.

Hundreds of thousands are left without electricity, and emergency officials have no access to many towns. The US death toll has risen to at least 13— including five in Virginia and four in Florida—and it's expected to climb.

"I expect the fatality count to rise today and tomorrow as we get through the debris," Federal

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Emergency Management Agency Administrator Brock Long said Friday morning.

Michael, which smacked Florida's Panhandle as one of the most powerful hurricanes to hit the United States, left Virginia's coast as a posttropical low early Friday—and its trail of destruction will take weeks to take into account.

Aerial footage shows coastal cities in the Panhandle, like Mexico Beach, wiped out.

Residents are walking through debris, some assessing the damage and others trying to find food.

Dawn Vickers rode out the storm in Mexico Beach, but her house and vehicles were demolished. Without cell phone

service or transportation, she has been taking shelter in one of the few condos left standing, invited by someone she met at what's left of a gas station.

"This has been the worst nightmare I've ever been through in my life," she told CNN on Friday.

A psychiatric hospital in Florida is isolated after downed trees blocked roads around Chattahoochee, and a tree caused a water line to break.

The facility is running on power generators, and helicopters have delivered food and water, the state's Department of Children and Families said.

Gender X: New York City mayor signs bill recognizing third gender

---CNN

t’s now law in New York City that residents who don’t identify as male or female can change their birth certificates to “X”. New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio signed the bill on Tuesday. It goes into effect January 1.

The bill removes the requirement that residents need an affidavit from a doctor or mental health professional to change the gender on their birth certificates.

It also allows parents to choose the “X” designation for their newborns.

New York City joins California, Oregon, Washington state and New Jersey in allowing a third gender option on birth certificates. Washington, D.C. allows gender-neutral driver licenses.

De Blasio, a Democrat, says New Yorkers should be free to tell their government who they are — and “not the other way around”.

---Fox59

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