Even when a regular supply train of sugar resumes, consumers here should brace themselves for a increase in the retial price of sugar.
(Source: ann svg)
Unvaccinated persons “may be retested for COVID-19 on arrival in SVG,” the document says.
Continue on page 3
FRIDAY, AUGUST 26, 2022 VOLUME 116, No.34 www.thevincentian.com EC$1.50 Vincy USA Picnic Page 12&13 CricketPagepassesstalwart11ArnosupgradeValePage2 PolicePageguidegets24DPPchargesdropsPage4
GIVEN THE CHALLENGES ASSOCIATEDat source, including the prices quoted, retail price for sugar here could well see an authorized, appreciable increase. This is the warning that Prime Minister Dr. Ralph Gonslaves gave during his now weekly Wednesday morning interactive programme on NBC Radio.Gonsalves, after he had given a detail account of what is on offer with respect to this county’s options as far as sources of sugar are concerned, went as far as to say that given what is on offer, “… white sugar would be about $2.40 per pound and the brown sugar about $2.05… .” This compares with a current $1.90 per pound for white sugar and $1.75 for brown sugar when available.Indetailing the challenges that this country faces with respect to the import of sugar, Gonsalves referenced what is on offer from this country’s traditional suppliers - the Guyana Sugar Corporation (GuySuCo).GuySuCo, he said, supplied SVG with brown sugar at a price of US$560 per metric tonne FOB (free on board), with the additional fright cost of US$64 per metric tonne.Already, Gonslaves disclosed, GuySuCo has indicated that it cannot supply brown sugar to SVG until November.
The Cabinet-approved document further states that, “unvaccinated travelers to St. Vincent and the Grenadines WILL NOT be required to quarantine in a Tourism Authority/MOHWE approved facility once the arrival COVID-19 test is negative.”
Unvaccinated travelers are also not required to fill out the pre-arrival health form. The changed entry protocols are set to take effect on August 30, 2022.
The protocol may be revised at any time at the discretion of the Health Services Subcommittee, the document stated.
Quarantine lifted on condition
UNVACCINATED TRAVELERS TOSaint Vincent and the Grenadines who have tested negative for COVID-19 will not be required to quarantine as of August 30, 2022. The move comes as draft entry protocols were “Seen, accepted and approved today in Cabinet,” Government Senator and Parliamentary Secretary in the Office of the Prime Minister, Foreign Affairs, National Security, Legal Affairs and Information, Rochard Ballah said on Tuesday.
GOINGUPPRICESSUGAR
In the document by the Health Services Subcommittee of the National Emergency Management Organization — NEMO, the protocol for entry of unvaccinated travelers to Saint Vincent and the Grenadines was revised on August 18, 2022.The Cabinet-approved document states that, “Unvaccinated travelers to St. Vincent and the Grenadines MUST ARRIVE WITH a negative SARS-Cov-2COVID-19 test result.”Thetest must be either a negative result of a COVID-19 RT-PCR done no more than seventy-two (72) hours or three days before arrival, or a negative SARS-CoV-2 antigen test done 24 hours before arrival.
2. FRIDAY, AUGUST 26, 2022 THE VINCENTIAN NewsV
THIS COUNTRY’S PREMIER sporting facility, the Arnos Vale Playing Field, sometimes referred to as Arnos Vale One, is heading for another upgrade. Some EC$2.3 million have been allocated to facilitate the upgrade. News of this came at a signing ceremony held on Tuesday, August 23rd at the National Sports Council, involving K-Electric Company Ltd and Browne’s Design and Construction Services Ltd on one hand, and the Government of St Vincent and the Grenadines on the other. According to what was gathered at the signing ceremony, the upgrade will include work on the Double Decker and Frank Thomas Stands, the Michael Findlay Pavilion, the Bleachers, the Administrative Building and the Media Centre. This upgrade, according to Raymond Ryan, Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Sport, will set the playing field in a state of readiness to host local, regional and international games.The upgrade is expected to begin in September of this year. Arnos Vale Playing Field last hosted a Test match in 2014, i.e. West Indies versus Bangladesh, while the last occasion for a One-Day International was back in 2012 — West indies versus Australia. The Field host it first T20 match in 2013, featuring the West Indies against Pakistan. Earlier Upgrade Since its commissioning in 1973, the Arnos vale Playing Field has had one major upgrade. A US$23 million renovation began in 2005 to facilitate warm-up matches in the 2007 Cricket World Cup. That extensive upgrade saw the construction of a double-decker stand at the south-eastern end and a new players’ pavilion located at the north eastern end. The players’ pavilion was expected to be redesigned to include VIP boxes. The southern press box was upgraded to a full media centre and the concrete bleachers on the south replaced the temporary ones at the south-western section of the ground. There was also major re-grading and re-grassing of the playing area, re-routing of the adjacent Great Head River and some re-modeling of the Wilfred Slack Nets. Lighting In 2017, the then Minster of Sport, Cecil Mc Kie, told a press conference possiblehelddiscussionsthatwerewithasupplier of lights, and the government “had got a fair idea of what would be required to light Arnos Vale One. He reiterated that “the lighting of Arnos Vale One has become priority to the government”. Mc Kie explained then, that this specific upgrade was aimed at positioning St Vincent and the Grenadines to be able to host regional and international sporting fixtures, not unlike what is now being purported.“Moreand more we see those games being hosted in the night… So if we are going to put up our hands and put ourselves on offer to host regional and international fixtures, I think we have to be competitive, and the only way to be competitive is to have that facility lit,” Mc Kie posited. The Arnos vale Playing Field is yet to be lit.
Arnos Vale Playing Field to get upgrade, again he Arnos vale Playing Field, not for the first time, will have an upgrade.
The Valedictorian for this programme was second form student of the Girls’ High School, Ms. Claudia Lovelace. Ms. Lovelace was gifted with an Acer laptop compliments the NTRC. (Source: NTRC)
THE VINCENTIAN understands that persons who trade regularly with Trinidad and Tobago have been importing brown sugar for sale and distribution here, with the intention of maximizing profits during this period of need.
POLICE HERE HAVE CONFIRMED that the body of an unidentified female (i.e. up to press time Thursday) was discovered on the northern half of the runway of the old E.T Joshua airport, on Thursday morning. Though still unconfirmed, the woman, according to persons who claim to know her, was a resident of Pole Yard a community that runs parallel to the northern half of the runaway, on its eastern side.
The Lowmans Hill resident is said to have received a single gunshot to the upper right area of his back. A video circulated on Facebook showed him stumbling after receiving the shot. A number of bystanders attested to have heard the discharge gunshots but none came forward to say that they saw and could identify the assailant. Little Tokyo serves as the bus terminal for commuters travelling to the Windward side of mainland St. Vincent. This together with its collection of shops many licensed to sell intoxicating liquor, make it a centre of heightened activity especially between the hours of 8:00 am and 6:00pm.Police investigations are continuing into the incident.
The students were also introduced to robotics where they were able to construct and then use their coding skills to code commands into the robots.
Roen Richardson, shooting victim, is said to be in his 40s.
The tarmac at the de-commissioned E. T. Joshua airport is used as an exercise track
Sugar prices going up
WITH RESPECT TO WHITE SUGAR, the prime Minister indicated that that commodity had moved from US$640 CIF (cost insurance and freight) to US$1,000 per metric tonneWhenFOB.itbecame known that GuySuCo was not going to be able to guarantee continued shipment until later in the year, the state-owned Agricultural Input Warehouse, which has the sole right to import sugar for sale and distribution in SVG, contacted the Belize Sugar Industries Limited for assistance.
ROEN RICHARDSON WASrushed to the Milton Cato Memorial Hospital after being shot in the back in Little Tokyo, Kingstown, last Monday. Inquires revealed that he was treated and discharged the same day.
NTRC concludes 2022 MyApp Summer Program
Prime Minister Dr. Ralph Gonsalves says the priority concern is getting a supply pf brown sugar which is used by the majority of households.
THE VINCENTIAN understands that the police were called to the scene by a jogger who encountered the motionless body next top one of the containers that are currently parked in that area. There was much talk on radio and social media platforms about what state the woman body was in, with one indication being that the body had already begun to show signs of decomposition, A police investigation is now underway into the discovery.
V News 3 THE VINCENTIAN. FRIDAY, AUGUST 26, 2022 . 3.
The participants in the NYTC 2022 MyApp Summer Programmne
Woman’s body found at oldairportManshot in Kingstown
THE NTRC WRAPPED UP THE LASt of its two MyApp summer programmes for the year 2022 on Friday, August 19, 2022, at Buccament Bay Secondary School. The objective of the NTRC’s MyApp summer programme is to teach participants between the ages of 13-18 how to code using a pocket-sized computer known as the micro:bit. This will help participants to gain insightful knowledge in coding as the demand for software developers is increasing.
Belize, Gonsalves reported, offered a price of US$832 a metric tonne CIF, for brown sugar, compared to the US$624 (Us$560 plus US$64.00) which was available from GuySuCo previously. According to Gonsalves, the sugar issue would be considered by the Cabinet during its weekly meeting on Wednesday.“Wehave to consider how we can lessen the pain for consumers,” the Prime Minister said, adding that the priority concern would be how to respond to filling the need for brown sugar which is what the majority of people use.While the matter of an ongoing supply of sugar has to be addressed by the administration given that it has direct control over its import, there are reports of brown sugar being available on the local market at prices ranging from EC$3.00 to $5.00 per pound.
Continued from front page.
ANTHONIO MASON told the Serious Offences Court on Monday that he damaged a cellular phone because the owner of the phone owed him forThedrugs.Barrouallie man was charged with damaging a black Iswag cellular phone valued EC$400, without lawful excuse.TheCourt heard that Mason knew the complainant very well, and around 3:40 p.m. on March 4, he met the complainant in Kingstown, took away his phone, and damaged it. He handed back the phone to the complainant when he was approached by the police, then fled. He was subsequently arrested and charged with damage to property. When asked by Chief Magistrate Rechanne Browne why he damaged the complainant’s phone, Mason said, “He owe me two gran ($2,000) since 2020, and pushing me around until now”. When the Magistrate asked him what the complainant owed him for, Mason replied, “He owe me two gran for drugs. Me and he been wrestling, and I told him gey me something and I will give him phone”. The Magistrate said Mason was making an allegation about a transaction in relation to something which is illegal, and he does not have the jurisdiction to deal with that. “The phone is damaged. You said guilty. I just hope it does not go any further,” Browne told Mason before ordering him to pay compensation in the sum of $400 by October 7 or one month in prison, for damaging the phone.
A 60-year-old Richland Park man was granted $6,000 bail on Tuesday when he appeared in Court, charged in connection with a chopping incident in that community, July 28. Austin Jack is charged with unlawfully and maliciously wounding Augustine Dick, of Richland Park, with intent. Dick is said to have sustained chop wounds to the neck, left hand and left leg.Jack was not required to plea when he appeared before Chief Magistrate Rechanne Browne at the Serious Offences Court on Tuesday.
AN OFFENDERwho told the Court he was a soca artiste, singing under the sobriquet ‘Soca Dan’, has been warned that there is no place for ‘ignorance’ in the entertainment industry.Thathe must choose the positive path and not use his music to promote violence and other negative behaviour.
John said he currently sells things at the side of the road, in addition to him being a soca artiste.
The warning came from Chief Magistrate Rechanne Browne on Monday after 23-year-old Akym John of Largo Height pleaded guilty to assaulting Abbud Woodley of the same community, with intent to commit an offence, to wit, bodily harm, in Kingstown, June 24, 2022.
DPP drops robbery charges
The Chief Magistrate, sitting on the Serious Offences Court, told John that to be a professional entertainer he must have good communication skills, and the ability to interact positively.
‘He owe me for drugs,’ offender declares ‘Soca Dan’ warned about ‘ignorance’
Prosecutor Renrick Cato did not object to bail, but requested suitable surety andTheconditions.Prosecutor told the Court that the complainant had been ‘warded’ at the Milton Cato Memorial Hospital, but was subsequently discharged and is home recuperating. Jack was granted bail on condition that he does not contact the complainant, and that he reports to the Mesopotamia Police Station every Friday. The matter has been adjourned to November 1.
In response to other questions asked earlier by the Magistrate, John said he attended secondary school and obtained five CSEC passes. According to him, he was employed at the Public Health Department, but was no longer there, because, “Me ain’t been tek de vaccine.”
Stories by HAYDN HUGGINS BAHARRI DOPWELL, a 20-year-old Paul’s Avenue resident who was remanded on multiple charges of robbery, was cleared of three of those charges on Monday. On Dopwell’s return to the Serious Offences Court on Monday, Prosecutor Renrick Cato told the Court that he had received instructions from the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) to withdraw those charges, in accordance with Section 68 of the Criminal Procedure Code. The Prosecution does not have to give reasons for withdrawing any charge.One of the charges which was withdrawn, stemmed from the March 26, 2022 armed robbery, reportedly committed against Vincentian born Methodist Minister, Rev. Adolf Davis of Richland Park. Davis was reportedly robbed, at gunpoint, of a cellular phone valued EC$800, containing a FLOW sim card valued EC$35, a Digicel sim card valued EC#%, a leather wallet valued EC$80, containing a driver’s license valued EC$450, amounting to a total of EC$1,400, along with EC$200 in cash.The other charges which were withdrawn involved the March 26, 2022 armed robberies reportedly committed against female volleyball player Saquana Duncan of Fountain, and teacher Daryl Franklyn of Belair. Duncan was reportedly forcibly relieved of her cellular phone and sim card, which together valued EC535, while Franklyn was reportedly robbed of items valued at EC$470, along with US$60 and EC$10 in cash. It was alleged that the same gun was used to carry out the robberies on Davis, Franklyn and Davis. The three charges were said to have stemmed from an incident at Richmond Hill, Kingstown, when the three victims made were making their way to a vehicle, after returning from a volleyball game at a nearby hardcourt.Thecharges were laid indictably, and therefore, Dopwell was not required to plea on his initial appearance before Chief Magistrate Rechanne Browne at the Serious Offences Court, on April 25. While the charges were withdrawn they were not dismissed, and therefore, could be brought back. Dopwell has other matters a similar nature pending, two of which he was denied Magisterial and High Court bail.Dopwell is also facing a charge of breaching a High Court order in relation to one of his bail Dopwell.representingConnellAttorneyconditions.Grantis
The facts, presented earlier, revealed that around 7:30 a.m. on June 24 Woodley, the owner and driver of a minibus, was driving his bus when he stopped to pick up passengers in an area where John was.John, who is said to have been previously involved in an incident with Woodley’s brother, approached Woodley with a piece of wood, pointed it towards his face and said, “What de (expletive) you call my name to yoe buller man police friend for?” Woodley replied, “I am not telling lies on Johnyou.”began to curse and Woodley drove off. On Woodley’s return, he stopped again to pick up passenger in the area where John was. John again pointed the piece of wood at Woodley as if he was going to hit him. Woodley drove off, but subsequently made a report to theJohnpolice.told the Court that he and Woodley were friends but their friendship broke down, after the incident between him and Woodley’s brother.TheMagistrate told John that the offence was not one which will warrant a custodial sentence, but she will put him on a bond. John was bonded for six months in the sum of $1,500, or three months in prison. Baharri Dopwell may have othercourtwillrelievedtemporarilyfeltbuthereturntotoanswercharges.
Senior citizen on wounding charge
CourtsV 4. FRIDAY, AUGUST 26, 2022 THE VINCENTIAN
Austin lastleavingJacktheCourtTuesday.
School,Governmentofwebsite,dangerous.stigmatisedhassheVermontcommunityLeewardofwhichpointsoutbeenasAuserfriendlyadoptiontheDuboiscleaningthe community, signs installation, an anti-violence competition, and creation of a Vermont Football Club are part of her campaign.MissCEDCO presents Vermont as a safe haven. “We are not what they say, not what they think,” John advises. Shadyn McLean, Miss Davyn, will improve business ventures in South Windward. She has a website and at least two businesses will get national attention daily. Updates will continue and people will introduced to and/or get to know more about these enterprises.ArielleOllivierre represents St. Vincent Brewery and her emphasis is on the Differently Abled. She kicks off her mission in late August and part of her operation entails teaching basic sign language to Grade Six students of the Stubbs Primary School. Ollivierre sees communication as critical to improving the lives of persons with different attributes.
Chairman of the CDC Rickie Adams (centre), Chairperson of the beauty Shows Committee Aviar Charles, accept sponsorship cheque from Rohan Stowe, CEO/GECCU.
With the episode of the death of a seven year old boy in tragic circumstances as the backdrop, Jada is looking at improving the socioeconomic situation in that area as part of her drive. She is hoping it snowballs into a national exercise. Tanique Swift, the Miss Massy Stores delegate, is interested in encouraging better treatment of the elderly. Her Geriatric Care project will target residents in Marriaqua. She wants to ensure that grandparents matter.Anevent at Choppy’s River Side Bar during which health checks will be done, forms part of her presentation. The Delegates have been assured of support for their projects. Towards that end, Rohan Stowe, CEO of the General Employees Cooperative Credit Union (GECCU), who expressed how excited he was with the partnership, handed over a cheque in an amount of $10,000.00 to the Carnival Development Corporation and its Beauty Pagent Committee. Foreign Affairs and International Trade Minister Keisal Peters considered it a matter of fate having to fill in for Culture Minister Carlos James. She looks at the exercise as building the delegates “personally and professionally.”SharikahRodney, the 2019 Miss SVG winner, advises this year’s participants to “fill everything you do with love.” She wants the ladies to use their influence “to connect with their society.” (WKA)
Shannon John, Miss CEDCO, has safety as her concern. She will focus on the South
Shanique Peters takes on Health Awareness and Promotion. The Paul’s Avenue resident, sponsored by telecommunication company FLOW, is anxious to make a difference by ensuring and encouraging healthy behaviour and a healthy environment.
The 2022 Miss SVG Delegates with Rohan Stowe, CEC/GECCU and Sharikah Rodney, 2019 Miss SVG winner, to his right, at last Monday’s launch of the 2022 Miss SVG Community Services projects. (Photos credit: API)
Rachel Coombs, sponsored by Intransit Exports is involving the Vermont community in sports. Her project is aimed at bridging the generation gap. The venture culminates with a Fun Day at the Vermont Playing Field September 14. Participants will be rewarded and a donation will go to the Dubois Government School. She views sports as having the power to change the world.
NewsV THE VINCENTIAN. FRIDAY, AUGUST 26, 2022. 5.
JUDGINGfor the 2022 Miss SVG title has begun. Delegates are fine-tuning their Community Service Projects ahead of the October 29 Pageant. The eight contestants unveiled their ventures last Monday at the Foreign Affairs Conference Room. Pallavi Browne, Miss Play Four, is looking at Education Development. She will assist students with supplies to “build the literacy gap.”
Jada Ross is Miss Lotto and she plans ‘One thousand acts of kindness’ in East St. George. These include but are definitely not limited to beautification of the communities, distribution of story books, tree planting, blood pressure checks, a Bingo night, and exhibition sporting matches.
Miss SVG Delegates launch projects
Horatio St. Vincent and the more alike than we know.
Leaders who accept that to be respected and not to be simply liked will say no when they need to; be open-minded and transparent; hold themselves and others around him accountable; be consistent and fair in setting rules and expectations (devising laws); ask for feedback regularly and then act on it; apologize when they make mistakes and then move on; mirror the behaviour of those they want to like and respect them, not model behaviour they would want them to cultivate.Forleaders, professionals for that matter, who want to be liked, that is good but being respected is a requirement.MargaretThatcher, former Prime Minister of England once remarked, “If you just set out to be liked, you would be prepared to compromise on anything at any time, and you would achieve nothing.” Nuff said.
THERE IS A SCHOOL Of thought that being liked is fleeting. That is to say that it doesn’t matter if you are liked or disliked, the sentiment lasts for a (very) short time. This, however, does not defeat the view that there is nothing wrong with wanting to be liked. Don’t our national leaders want to be liked? Don’t our bosses want to be liked? For that matter, don’t you, the average reader, the employee in some government department, in some business place, some office somewhere, want to be liked? Is it not accepted that if the ‘boss’ likes you that you have a better chance of getting promoted, being assigned special projects that interest you, having people go above and beyond for you, getting timely responses and feedback, and having the kind of social capital that you draw on to get what you want and need from Reciprocally,others?if it works out as stated, you will like your boss… move mountains to please him and ensure he remains your boss for as long as possible. In fact, that boss will now become the boss among all bosses… the big and best boss in the world. Or as one ‘kid’ on Steve Harvey’s Little Big Shots TV Show declared, the ‘bestest’ boss. Did we say World Boss?
Editorial Managing Editor: Desiree Richards Editor: Cyprian Neehall Telephone: 784-456-1123 Fax: 784-451-2129 Website: www.thevincentian.com Email: Mailingvinpub@thevincentian.comAddress:TheVincentianPublishing Co. Ltd., P.O. Box 592, Kingstown, St Vincent and the Grenadines. The National Newspaper of
For those interested, the streets are in as poor a condition as ours, and the drainage system is terrible. A few days ago, after a few minutes of rain, I saw one guy driving ahead of me get soaked in his car by someone going in the opposite direction. Lesson learned: after rain don’t drive with your car window rolledThesedown.are just a few observations from a sister Caribbean island. The struggle is real everywhere, but we must continue to learn from each other.
6. FRIDAY, AUGUST 26, 2022. THE VINCENTIAN NewsV
Another thing I think we could learn from them is how they developed and implemented a National Insurance System. I do not know how the whole thing works, but from my limited experience, it seems like the government provides a primary health care package for all citizens, much like we do. Get sick and you cannot afford a private doctor or hospital; go to one of the government clinics and wait long enough, someone will see you. Attitudes at the public clinics are exactly the same in the Bahamas as in SVG. Now, this is where things are different for senior citizens; if the government pharmacy does not have the prescribed medication, you are allowed to take it to any pharmacy and they will fill it at no cost or at the same reduced price you would have paid through the government. How great is that?Another thing they do that could go a long way in keeping our streets clean is pick up household garbage twice a week, including Saturdays and Sundays.
JUST WHEN I THINK, “only in SVG!”, I am forced to acknowledge that we are more alike than we know or are willing to admit. As I sat down and reflected on the process of renewing my expired passport in SVG, I was reminded by my wife of her experience trying to renew her Bahamian passport. Over the last year, I have expressed my disappointment with some of the things we ask our people to go through in some government offices in SVG. Then I listened to my wife’s experience in the Bahamas passport office, and as bad as I thought our process was, I discovered that the process in the Bahamas is worst. Her procedure took twice as long and only happened because we had special assistance from some close friends. You see, unlike me, my wife has no problem calling on the people she knows in “High Places” for assistance or tipping government employees for doing theirThisjob.experience causes me to reflect on how much we are alike. I do not consider myself a visitor or a tourist. We are living in and among the people. I take early morning walks through the neighborhood and visit with the ordinary working-class people and, of course, the farmers; after all, no matter where I go, the farming community holds a special place in my heart. Many single-family housing neighborhoods have been converted to duplexes and triplexes. Everyone has a room for rent; this causes overcrowding and living conditions that are much less acceptable. It has also caused a below-market growth in generational wealth transfer for the working-class folks. The number of broken-down cars parked in the side yards (where possible) and on the street is unbelievable, unacceptable, and contributes to the devaluation of properties.Somehomes do not have potable water, as evidenced by the number of public standpipes in some neighborhoods. This reality quickly reminded me that we are people with a shared history and similar struggles. I did not come here today to highlight other people’s misery so we can feel better about ourselves. I want to talk about things they do well that we could emulate. After all, we must learn from each other. They have many hotels along the island’s beaches, and all beaches are open to the public. Some hotels are required/allowed to rehabilitate the beaches for the betterment of everyone. No gray water is allowed to run off the property into the sea. And the young entrepreneurs are allowed to sell local food and juices in designated areas on the beaches, catering to the locals and the tourists alike. They are all licensed and trained by the tourism department to provide high-quality customer services. The local jet ski operators, and fun ride operators are encouraged, thus allowing the tourists to interact with the local businesses free from the tailormade experience offered by the hotel. All of this happens in an orderly fashion with no apparent enforcement authority demanding cooperation or compliance. Law enforcement is always close by, yet not visible to inattentive persons.
Leaders and being liked
It is no different when a leader of a political party presents himself to the electorate. Simply put, he wants the electorate to like him, which would translate into voting forThehim.question that begs some looking in on here is: When does wanting to be liked become a problem?Itbecomes a problem when liking someone comes at the expense of being respected; when we fall prey to innuendo and sarcasm and unconsciously or otherwise declare that we like so and so not realising that we have forfeited our respect in doing Overallso.happiness in life is related to how much you are respected by those around you. Nevertheless, when we sacrifice or simply ignore what it takes to be respected for the quicker, and often easier, win of feeling liked and being able to manipulate those who shower you with likeness, we lose out on the benefits that genuine respect yields. Like what? Like greater enjoyment and satisfaction with you job; increased sense of meaning and significance; better health and wellbeing, and more feelings of trust and safety, and increased engagement.Thosewho are already in leadership positions and even those aspiring to leadership, especially at a national level, in their desire to be liked often go out of the way to attract attention. They often engage in gossip, rash references and name calling rather than giving direct feedback. Yes, leaders who want to be liked will try or profess to please everyone, make promises they can’t keep; express strong opinions about people those who they want to like them might despise; overkill people with credit, compliments and praise; use information as leverage withholding or giving it away. Leaders who recognize the importance of being respected –with or without being liked – are more inclined to tell the truth even if it is unpopular to his cause but beneficial to the greater good. Those who don’t recognize the importance of being respected are likely to say no when they need to admit to mistakes, no to when they should be entertaining feedback, and no to moving forward with a new plan of action.
Grenadines We are
* When is the NDP going to come to the table with recommended fiscal measures that are carefully and thoroughly thought out?
PEOPLE ASKING⁄.ARE
WE HAVEmore Vincentians living abroad than at home. From time to time, they have the burning desire to come home and would like to do so with the least hindrance. While the Argyle International Airport is a good facility for which we must be grateful, it has not solved our travel woes. We appreciate the feasibility studies done by the New Democratic Party Administration (not acknowledged at the Interpretation Centre at AIA) that allowed the Unity Labour Party Administration to implement that airport project. Our main concern is connectivity with other airports, airlines, ferries, and even ground transportation.Anyindividual from any part of the world should be able to go on the internet and make reservations and bookings to travel to any part of our multi-island country. This means that the departure and arrival schedules of the local ferries and air crafts must be made available on line. In cases where this cannot be done directly, agents should be made available to facilitate this.
your
Finding way
harm another person. I wonder if the persons who commit these crimes don’t know that when they commit crime, of any nature, they will consequences.faceIwonderif those who commit the crimes have been brought up to accept that violence is not the way to upbringing.killingsblamethatcocaine,dreadfultrade,responsiblecrimes.toinfluencingdisagreements.handleIwonderwhoisthesepersonscommittheseheinousIwonderifthoseforthedrugespeciallythattradeinvolvingarenotawaretheyareasmuchtoforthespateofasimproper
I am certain there are more questions to be asked. But that aside, it is time that we admit we have a problem (an admission that must come from our authorities - government, judiciary, etc.) and move towards a national study that could lead to a national course of action to rid us of violent crime. Thanks, Mr. Editor, for publishing the ramblings of a senior citizen. Retiree wonder about crime
Faith without work is dead!
Following on the above, I ask, especially of those who expect God to work miracles: What are you going to do when your backs are against the walls? What would you do when the pressure is overbearing? Are you going to complain and die or raise your voices in solidarity, demanding what is rightfully yours? Some time ago, there was a call on social media by the St. Vincent and the TeachersGrenadinesUnion,for a day of prayer, i.e., `16 hours of prayers and supplications for the dismissed teachers who refused to take the vaccine. The narrator said, “If we pray, God will do the impossible.” I tell you this, “Faith without work is dead,’ and by extension, “God helps those who help themselves.”TheCreator has given us a voice and once that voice becomes a collective, the authorities will hear collectiveThroughyou.yourenergy, you can work wonders like the children of Israel, who raised their voices loudly and smashed the walls of Jericho. It is not the will of the Almighty for anyone to live in bondage, hardship, and poverty; that’s the idea of wicked leaders. Yes, there’s power in prayer, and there is power in unity, protest, and civil disobedience. If it wasn’t for protesting and civil disobedience, black people in America, Zimbabwe, and South Africa couldn’t access the same privileges as their white counterparts. And, resistance and rebellion freed our ancestors from the colonial masters’ whips and chains. No one should want to drink honey and not be prepared to risk getting stung by Everyone,bees.it seems, wants to go to heaven, but don’t want to feel the pain and anguish of dying to find the peace of heaven here on earth. Sadly, the black masses of this country don’t understand the concepts of solidarity and brotherhood. Rather, we know individualismabout and selfishness. We come together to ‘jig’ behind Skinny Fabulous and Fireman Hooper, but we don’t realize that the strength of that unity and solidarity can be put to more far-reaching effect.Intimes like these when we, the masses, are feeling the squeeze, are we going to murmur and whisper behind closeddoors about how politicians are wicked? Or are we going to raise our voices for justice, fairness, and equity?
IT’S MONDAY22nd August, 2022 as I write this, and our dearly beloved St. Vincent and the Grenadines has recorded, as of that date, 27 homicides. Many of these (I am not sure whether it is the majority) have been committed by the use of firearms, and many of the victims (again, I am not sure whether it is the majority) have been relatively young people, mainly males. And it is noticeable that when any of the perpetrators apprehended,arethey are themselves young people. When I was a young person, many years ago I must admit, to have had even one murder was to shake up the entire country. Citizens used to get very afraid as though it was such a strange occurrence that you thought it was going to get you too. As I see it, on the one hand, our fair land continues to be plagued by taughtifourhavethingswonderinseems.toacademics.otherwiseseemwhilemurders/homicides,senselessontheotherwetobeexcelling—sportsandSadly,wearefailingpeacefullyco-exists,itFromwhereIsitnow,myretirementyears,Iaboutafewthatmightjustdisappearedfromculture,sotospeak.Iwonder,forexample,youngpeoplearethatitiswrongto
* Was the recent fatal shooting in the new Lowmans Leeward community (for those families relocated from Rose Place) connected to that seizure of cocaine in Owia, including the discovery of a quantity in the Owia Health Clinic?
* Are we brave enough to do like Grenada and St. Kitts and Nevis and give youth a chance in Government or for that matter to lead government?
* After having spent close to $40m to upgrade it some time ago, don’t you think we are entitled to an *answer?Whatis this thing we are hearing about an oil leak affecting fishermen in Lowmans Bay?
Anthony G. Stewart, PhD
home
While they are here, we should have excellent road network to enable them to visit our tourism sites, climb every mountain, and bathe in every river, waterfall, or beach. Local foods, fruits, and drinks should excite their taste buds with a cuisine that is uniquely Vincentian. Indeed, it would be Home Sweet Home.
THE VINCENTIAN. FRIDAY, AUGUST 26, 2022. 7. LettersV I
* Is there any truth to the ‘rumour’ that those teachers who were dismissed (re. Covid-19 vaccination) and have re-applied for positions in the teaching service, are being offered considerably lower salaries than what they were getting at the time of their dismissals?
Carden A. Michael
* How many companies, individuals are presently purchasing medicinal marijuana?
* Can somebody tell us the “real’ reason(s) why the Arnos Vale Playing Field has simply disappeared off the list of venues for SENIOR international cricket matches?
DOUGLASS,FREDERICK the African American abolitionist, made this statement,profound“Ifthere is no struggle, there is no progress…. Those who profess to favor freedom and yet agitationdeprecatearemen who want crops without plowing up the ground; they want rain without thunder and lightning. They want the ocean without the awful roar of its waters. This struggle may be a moral one, or it may be a physical one, and it may be both moral and physical, but it must be a struggle. Power concedes nothing without a demand. It never did, and it never will.”
Rights and obligations of members of the ULP Article 5 of the Constitution of the ULP establishes the rights and obligations of individual members of the Party as follows: “Rights Every individual member of the Party shall have the rights: (a) To demand that the Party’s Constitution, programme, and decisions and resolutions be observed. (b) To participate in the meetings of the Party which he or she is entitled to attend; to discuss all matters fully and to vote on them.(c)To be eligible for election to offices in the Party and as a delegation to the National Council and National Convention. (d) To afford himself or herself of any right including the right to vote at the elections of Party Offices.” [Elections at the National Council and National Convention are by elected delegates from the Constituency Councils and other units of the Party].
* Provide import duty concessions for the transportation industry, which is to say minivans, buses, and taxis; and
Fresh hope for St. Vincent and the Grenadines under the ULP
Aims and objectives of the ULP Article 2 of the ULP’s Constitution states ten “Aims and Objectives” of the Party as “(i)Thefollows:defence of the national independence, sovereignty and territorial integrity of St. Vincent and the Grenadines.(ii)The preservation of the unity of the State of St. Vincent and the Grenadines. (iii)The building of a society in accordance with the principles of participatory democracy, basic human rights as enshrined in the Constitution of St. Vincent and the Grenadines, free institutions, social justice, equality before the law, and human dignity. (iv)The fostering of the pursuit of just economic rewards for labour. (v)The development of people’s talents and skills to the fullest extent possible through training and education. (vi)The especial protection of those sections of the society who are disadvantaged, weak and defenseless. (vii)The sustained improvement of the material, social and cultural level of living of the people as a whole. (viii)The promotion of our Caribbean civilisation and the deepening of the process of regional integration and any viable thrust towards Caribbean nationhood.(ix)The active pursuit, in conjunction with the international community, of a just international order and lasting peace internationally.(x)Thepractical affirmation, in every sphere of human activity, of the view that the Nation is founded upon the belief in the supremacy of God and the freedom and dignity of man and woman.”
The foundation document of the ULP, the Constitution and By-Laws of the Unity Labour Party, adopted at the Party’s founding on October 16, 1994, provides the rock upon which our party and our nation’s success has been substantially built over the past 21 years in government. It is the foundation document, too, for fresh hope. I shall, in these respects, highlight two aspects of this foundation document, namely: (i) Aims and Objectives of the ULP; and (ii) the Rights and Obligations of Individual Members.
* Increase support for lower income families by expanding existing support programs and ensure that the support is distributed based on need and not by political favour;
The issue IT IS absolutely remarkable that after more than 21 years in government (March 2001 to August 2022, and continuing), the Unity Labour Party (ULP) continues to deliver fresh ideas, fresh initiatives, innovative policies and programmes within the context of a compelling developmental narrative for St. Vincent and the Grenadines.
Other vital provisions
All this has been evident from its praxis – its theory and practice – of excellent good governance which derives centrally from the following: its people-centred vision; its philosophy of advanced social democracy as applied to the circumstances of St. Vincent and the Grenadines and the Caribbean; its socio-cultural matrices focused on the further ennoblement of our Caribbean civilisation; its quest to build a modern, competitive, many-sided postcolonial economy which is at once local, national, regional and global; the pursuance of its commitment to an alive constitutionalism and popularly-based democracy; its mature regionalism in our Caribbean and our America, and its conjoined internationalist solidarity grounded in the foundational precepts of the Charter of the United Nations and the national interests of St. Vincent and the Grenadines; and the delivery of desirable outcomes in every sphere of public policy and collective human endeavours in St. Vincent and the Grenadines. These seven core features of the ULP’s praxis constitute the basis and the exciting platform from which flows the fresh hope for St. Vincent and the Grenadines consequent upon the convulsions, dislocations, and extreme challenges arising from the COVID pandemic, the volcanic eruptions, Hurricane Elsa of July 2021, drought, and grave turmoil in the global political economy. All this is in the context, or against the backdrop, of the historical legacies of underdevelopment, (colonialism, slavery, native genocide, etc.) and the extant challenges or limitations, and possibilities, in the structural condition of St. Vincent and the Grenadines, inclusive of those connected to its small size in material particulars, its islandness, and its location in the vortex of monopoly capitalism, globally.
* Reduce VAT from 16% to 13% and ensure that the savings are passed on to ordinary consumers. This will help everyone across the board;*Increase the number of zerorated VAT items. This will reduce grocery bills for everyone
* End the unlimited increase in the VINLEC bill by putting a cap on the fuel surcharge and improve efficiency.Thesemeasures are practical and realistic and can deliver benefit to everyone immediately. Remember, government’s revenue from VAT is boosted by the higher prices for goods and services. As prices go up, so does government’s revenue from VAT. We must put people first, not government revenues first. I said it early in the COVID crisis that we must put the money where the pain is. That is, in helping families who are being squeezed by the increase in We,prices.Vincentians, have always known, that we are stronger when we stand together. We value community and look after one another. Everyone has a role to play in seeing us through this crisis.
* Immediately repeal the Customs Service Charge increase to reduce import costs;
Working together, we will improve the political and economic conditions
(Excerpts of the National Address by the Hon. Dr. Godwin Friday, President of the New Democrat Party and Leader of the Opposition Pt.2) Cost of living
Public documentation There is an abundance of documentation published by or through the ULP and its government, or by way of independent or other official sources on all of this, and more. Currently, a book authored by me on this very subject is at the publishers; it should be published soon; it is entitled aptly: A Time of Respair: Beyond COVID, Volcanic Eruptions, Hurricane Elsa, and Global Turmoil – Fresh Hope for St. Vincent and the Grenadines.
Final comment
The Unity Labour Party, from its very foundation, represents the best hope for St. Vincent and the Grenadines. It has chalked up an impressive record of achievement. And it offers fresh hope, now! Indeed, no other political entity in St. Vincent and the Grenadines offers such hope, good works, and love for the people!
Every individual member shall be charged with the following obligations: (a) To be disciplined and to be committed to the Party’s work, principles, and(b)decisions.Tostrengthen and extend the relations between the Party and the people of St. Vincent and the Grenadines. (c) To practice the virtues of humility, honesty, integrity and fraternal love for one’s fellow man and to struggle against selfishness, arrogance, and conceit. (d) To be critical and self-critical within the Party so as to eliminate mistakes which can be harmful to the Party. (e) To refrain from making public statements contrary to the declared principles and policies of the Party and from doing anything which is inconsistent with the interests and policies of the Party. (f) To be bound by the decisions and policies of the Party. (g) To pay dues promptly and regularly as laid down by the Party.”
The foundation of the ULP: Success and fresh hope
There are other vital provisions of the ULP’s Constitution and By-Laws, including those pertaining to the “Qualifications of Candidates for Parliamentary Elections”. The fifteen listed qualifications are quite instructive in pursuance of fresh hope.
The ULP’s self-absorption and failure of governance have real consequences for our people. The government has failed to address the most urgent and pressing issue facing the country now, today: the cost-ofliving crisis. As cost-of-living increases, our standard of living falls. Life has become more difficult for families, many of whom are now forgoing essentials and cutting back in every way they can. It is a sad reality that those who have the least are hardest hit. Spending on necessities takes up a larger portion of their Increaseincome.incost of living is not just a challenge for today, but for the future as well. Rising prices, with stagnant wages, undermine our standard of living. They force persons to dip into limited savings, to postpone retirement (if possible) or to put off making big life decisions like getting married, building a home, or mortgaging a family home to pay for a child’s education. Many are forced to lose their dignity and self-respect to survive. For our businesses, it hampers the ability to invest, inhibits hiring of new workers and retards growth. The shocks of the COVID pandemic have been exacerbated by the Russian war in Ukraine. The impact on food and fuel prices has been felt worldwide. The global trends impact us in SVG as local prices soar. I do grocery shopping frequently in Kingstown, – my own errands or when Mrs Friday gives me her shopping list, purchasing from the vendors and the supermarkets. So, I see the increases first-hand. And I, too, have questioned the cashiers from time to time to check if the price of one item or another was not an error, because it had increased so much.Over the past 8 months, the prices of food, fuel and other goods have risen considerably. Current prices at a rural shop on the mainland show that a pound of chicken back has increased from $1.75 to $2.50; leg quarts from $3.00 to $4.00; turkey from $3.50 to $5.00; a small margarine from $4.95 to $6.50; 1 litre of cooking oil from $10.95 to $16.00; a bag of penny loaf bread from $2.00 to $3.00. The cost of electricity has risen a lot. The fuel surcharge was 28 cents per unit in March 2021 and was raised to 72 cents by July this year. In a recent survey reported in a local newspaper, nearly 82 per cent of respondents said that the hikes in cooking oil, electricity and food prices have caused them to cut back on basic food items with many saying they are now paying $200 more for the same basket of goods bought before these increases. Gasoline at the pump is now at an all-time high of $18.16 per gallon. Obviously, the high gas price makes things harder for all motorists and puts pressure on minibus operators, taxi drivers and fisherfolk who use fuel in their work daily.High cost of living is not some fleeting phenomenon that will pass in another month or two; it is expected to be with us for quite some time. The government has a duty to do everything it can to cushion the blows of rising costs on households and protect our communities. Further delay in taking relief measures will only cause more pain and suffering for Vincentians.Acrossthe OECS and the wider Caribbean, governments have cut fuel taxes, reduced import charges, controlled the prices of basic goods, increased direct support to those most in need and helped with utility bills. Wherever I go in the country, I hear the cry from ordinary people that they need help. “Why is the government not helping me with the high cost of living?” “Do they even have a plan to deal with this problem?”Dayafter day, it becomes more difficult to make ends meet. I know of your struggle to pay light bills, to put food on the table, and to buy shoes, clothes, books to send your children back to school in September. A few days of road work might help a bit but can’t cover most of the bills. More relief is needed.Wein the NDP have a plan to immediately help to ease the effects of rising cost of living and ensure that we protect families. We urge the following:
of SVG 8. FRIDAY, AUGUST 26, 2022. THE VINCENTIAN ViewsV
“Obligations
Speak to Yourself and Answer
One book that has helped me think about these two sets of virtues is Lonely Man of Faith, which Rabbi Joseph Soloveitchik wrote in 1965. Soloveitchik noted that there are two accounts of creation in Genesis and argued that these represent the two opposing sides of our nature, which he called Adam I and Adam II. Modernising Soloveitchik’s categories a bit, we could say that Adam I is the career-oriented, ambitious side of our nature. Adam I is the external, résumé Adam. Adam I wants to build, create, produce, and discover things. He wants to have high status and win victories. Adam II is the internal Adam. Adam II wants to embody certain moral qualities. Adam II wants to have a serene inner character, a quiet but solid sense of right and wrong–not only to do good but to be good. Adam II wants to love intimately, sacrifice self in the service of others, live in obedience to some transcendent truth, and have a cohesive inner soul that honours creation and one’s own possibilities. While Adam I wants to conquer the world, Adam II wants to obey a calling to serve the world. While Adam I is creative and savours his own accomplishments, Adam II sometimes renounces worldly success and status for the sake of some sacred purpose. While Adam I asks how things work, Adam II asks why things exist, and what ultimately we are here for. While Adam I wants to venture forth, Adam II wants to return to his roots and savour the warmth of a family meal. While Adam I’s motto is ‘Success’, Adam II experiences life as a moral drama. His motto is ‘Charity, love and redemption.’Soloveitchik argued that we live in the contradiction between these two Adams. The outer, majestic Adam and the inner, humble Adam are not fully reconcilable. We are forever caught in self-confrontation. We are called to fulfill both personae, and must master the art of living forever within the tension between these two natures.Thehard part of this confrontation is that Adam I and II live by different logics. Adam I–-the creating, building, and discovering Adam–lives by a straightforward utilitarian logic. It’s the logic of economics. Input leads to output. Effort leads to reward. Practice makes perfect. Pursue self-interest. Maximise your utility. Impress the world. Adam II lives by an inverse logic. It’s a moral logic, not an economic one. You have to give to receive. You have to surrender to something outside yourself to gain strength within yourself. You have to conquer your desire to get what you crave. Success leads to the greatest failure, which is pride. Failure leads to the greatest success, which is humility and learning. In order to fulfill yourself, you have to forget yourself. In order to find yourself, you have to loseToyourself.nurture your Adam I career, it makes sense to cultivate your strengths. To nurture your Adam II moral core, it is necessary to confront your weaknesses. We live in a culture that fosters ADAM 1, the external Adam and neglects Adam II. We live in a society that encourages us to think about how to have a great career but leaves many of us inarticulate about how to cultivate our inner life. The competition to succeed and win admiration is so fierce that it becomes all-consuming. The consumer marketplace encourages us to live by a utilitarian calculus, to satisfy our desires and lose sight of the moral stakes involved in everyday decisions.Thenoise of fast and shallow communications makes it harder to hear the quieter sounds that emanate from the depths. We live in a culture that teaches us to promote and advertise ourselves and to master the skills required for success, but that gives little encouragement to humility, sympathy, and honest selfconfrontation, which are necessary for building character. If you are only Adam I, you turn into a shrewd animal, a crafty, selfpreserving creature adept at playing the game and turning everything into a game. If that’s all you have, you spend a lot of time cultivating professional skills, but you don’t have a clear idea of the sources of meaning in life, so you don’t know where you should devote your skills, which career path will be highest and best. Years pass, and the deepest parts of yourself go unexplored and unstructured. You are busy, but you have a vague anxiety that your life has not achieved its ultimate meaning and significance. You live with an unconscious boredom, not really loving or attached to the moral purposes that give life its worth. You lack the internal criteria to make unshakable commitments. You never develop inner constancy, the integrity that can withstand popular disapproval or a serious blow. You find yourself doing things that other people approve of, whether these things are right for you or not. You foolishly judge other people by their abilities, not by their worth. When you do not have a strategy to build character, your inner and external life will eventually fall to pieces. Which Adam are we determined to become?Most of this column came from David Brooks’ bestseller The Road to Character. It was first published on January 6, 2017. Send comments, criticisms & suggestions jomosanga@gmail.comto
Hiding From Reality
Views
“THERE ARE MANY PLACES where we choose to hide. And in the hiding, we soon realize that hiding never eliminates what we are hiding from.” Craig D. Lounsbrough – American author and councellor. The general public is becoming increasingly aware of the signs and symptoms of emotional distress and/or mental illnesses. These situations seem to plague so many individuals and homes in our society. Sometimes the varied stresses and strains of life appear to lure individuals to seek a place of escape via alcohol, illicit sexual activities, drug use, and a host of other societal ills. To some, these become means of escape … places to hide from their problems and woes. Unfortunately, such activities tend to further debilitate the individuals who may find that their pursuit of a hiding place in such activities can magnify and further complicate their problems. We empathise with those who gravitate to alcohol and/or drugs when life appears to be unkind. The feeling of abandonment, guilt, shame, or failure can create dark moments. The resulting emotional depression can beckon the unsuspecting to find relief at all cost. Those dark moments (when the emotions are frail can numb) can be especially dangerous as many may search for quick fixes aimed at blotting out the particular crisis. Unfortunately, such approaches may temporarily deaden the awareness of the situation but they do not make them go away. Ignoring unpleasant realities do not make them vanish. A better approach would be to face the facts and determine how best to resolve the specific challenge.
Taylor Armstrong (born 1971), the American television personality and star of The Real Housewives of Beverley Hills on Bravo, in her book titled “Hiding from Reality: My Story of Love, Loss, and Finding the Courage Within”, testifies of the terrible pain that is experienced via domestic abuse. She provides a timely reminder that there are individuals who are prisoners in their marriages. Some unions that are intended to portray love and acceptance can be far removed from the romantic episodes that they initially promised to be. The dream of love can vaporise or, in some cases, evolve to become a long, lonely, traumatic nightmare. The desirable peace and joy in such a union can morph to generate immense unfriendliness and anger. Children who grow up in such “hostile” environments could understandably become traumatised. This, in turn, can severely impact their social, emotional, spiritual, and academic development. In their innocence, they can develop antisocial behaviours that seem to aid them in hiding from reality. Because of the likely damage to children, some parents seek to “fake it until the children are old enough to understand the dilemma”. However, many youngsters are able to “read the game” and to see beyond the fake smiles and superficial love greetings. In such instances they may suffer silently hoping, wishing, and/or praying that the situation would improve. Research has also shown that some children may even blame themselves for the unhealthy domestic situation and, in turn, be burdened down by additional guilt. Life will always present us with a combination of good times and bad times. There will be moments of joy but these will periodically be punctuated by sadness. There will be times for laughter and there will be times for tears. The writer of the Old Testament book of Ecclesiastes reminds us that “For everything there is a season, and a time for every purpose under heaven” (Ecclesiastes 3:1). This is how life is. There will be times when we are on the top of the mountain (elated with joy) but there will also be times when we will be down in the valley (unhappy, deflated, depressed, etc.). However, it is imperative that we develop healthy coping mechanisms for those times when life ushers in moments of pain and disappointment. We will be foolish and naive to assume that life will always “lead us beside still waters”. There will also be moments when we must traverse the “valley of the shadow of death”. We should not fear those moments when bad times occur. But we must be mentally, spiritually, and emotionally prepared for them … before they occur. Anticipating those disappointing times may be considered a good start to our preparing for the same.
THE VINCENTIAN. FRIDAY, AUGUST 26, 2022. 9.
Send comments, criticisms & suggestions to julesferdinand@gmail.com
RECENTLY I HAVE BEEN THINKING about the difference between the résumé virtues and the eulogy virtues. The résumé virtues are the ones you list on your résumé, the skills that you bring to the job market and that contribute to external success. The eulogy virtues are more profound. They’re the virtues that get talked about at your funeral, the ones that exist at the core of your being––whether you are kind, brave, honest or faithful; what kind of relationships you formed. Most of us would say that the eulogy virtues are more important than the résumé virtues. Still, I confess that family, friends and society demand that we spend more time thinking about resume rather than eulogy. Our education system is certainly oriented around the résumé virtues more than the eulogy ones. Public conversation is, too–-the selfhelp tips in magazines, the nonfiction bestsellers. Most of us have more precise strategies for how to achieve career success than we do for developing a profound character.
V
Bryant McGill (born 1969), an American social activist, provides us with useful guidance as we seek to be mentally prepared for life’s hurts, disappointments, and challenges. He provides useful guidance that equip us to face them with confidence rather than seeking to hide from them. He notes that, “Your suffering needs to be respected. Don’t try to ignore the hurt, because it is real. Just let the hurt soften you instead of hardening you. Let the hurt open you instead of closing you. Let the hurt send you looking for those who will accept you instead of hiding from those who reject you.” These words are pregnant with wisdom. They encourage us to face our trials and troubles with confidence. They reassure us as we look for the good even in the situations that initially appear to be bad. Pressure, conflict, and difficulties are not all bad. If we look long and hard enough, we soon realise that they help to make us stronger … if we see them as allies rather than as foes. And for those of us who seek to live Christian (Christlike) lives, we realize that many of life’s disasters are blessings in disguise — they draw us closer to our God and creator. In our weaknesses we can portray His strength. When life forces us to our knees we can look up to Him and find strength and courage to go on. We need not hide from reality. As challenging as they may be, we can face them with confidence. Pain, in all of its forms (i.e., physical, emotional, or mental), invite us to cower and cringe. And sometimes there is value in retreating to that “safe place” where we seem to have a sense of protection and security. However, we are cautioned to be so very careful in relation to the place that we select to be our shelter and the duration of our sojourn in that location. A temporary retreat may have its value but we see much greater value in facing up to the challenge or trauma that beckons us to find a hiding place — pretending that the threat is insignificant. If we must hide, the safest place is to hide in the Rock of Jesus Christ. Many can testify of the lives, homes, workplaces, neighbourhoods, and church assemblies that have faced up to life’s varied challenges and, with God’s help and the help of His people, have found real peace and contentment having refused to hide from reality.
SVG economy in worst condition in living memory
1 Corintians 2:14 is instructive.
ACCORDING to the Leader of SVG Green Party, Warrant Officer Ivan Bertie O’Neal BSc (Hons), MSc, MBA, SVG’s economy is in its worst condition in living memory under the poorly educated ULP regime. Electricity bills are outrageously high, as are water bills and the price of many food products. SVG’s economic structure under the Labour Party led by Cato, The New Democratic Party led by Sir James Mitchell and the useless and very poorly educated ULP regime, has not been strong enough to create a fiscal surplus for even one year, and successive governments have failed to move SVG into prosperity. The ULP regime simply does not understand that the SVG economy cannot grow unless we increase the number of products that are exported. Creating new products expands the economy, and in order to create new products, especially in light industries and agro-processing, we must build factories. We must also build our own university and educate our people to universityWarrantlevel.Officer Ivan Bertie O’Neal BSc (Hons), MSc, MBA lived in Singapore with his wife and three children from 1963 to 1965. The then highly educated Prime Minister Lee Kuan Yew — who was educated at Cambridge University, Englandmoved Singapore into a knowledgebased economy with free high-quality education for every child in Singapore. High quality education is free to every person in Singapore - Chinese, Malay, Indian and mixed race. Importantly, in Singapore there are no white enclaves that are exempt from tax and customs duty. Whereas in SVG, Taiwan and the Migrants in Mustique and Canouan are exempt from tax and customs duty, even though the Black, Poor and Powerless indigenous population must pay tax and customs duty. It is very clear that privilege accorded by race is a major obstacle to progress in SVG. White Racism was thrown out of South Africa and, according to Warrant Officer Ivan Bertie O’Neal BSc (Hons), MSc, MBA, racism will be thrown out of SVG too. It is only a matter of time, and we will see the back of Taiwan too. High quality education must become the driving force of SVG and we must see the back of Taiwan and the Migrants of Mustique and Canouan. These three groups have been milking our country for years. All we have to show for having a relationship with Taiwan and the Migrants in Mustique and Canouan over these past decades is extensive poverty and destitution of the Poor and the powerless indigenous population.Acountry without a very highly educated population is vulnerable to abuse by parasites. That is why this could never happen in Singapore, a highly educated society. The ULP regime has shown since 2001 that they are too poorly educated to create sustainable sources of revenue and a fiscal surplus. They are unable to move our country into prosperity.
Leadership
V
“But the natural man receiveth not the things of the Spirit of God: for they are foolishness unto him: neither can he know them, because they are spiritually discerned”. So, in conclusion, great leaders always pave the way for others to follow, but it is left to the incumbent to follow that chosen path as directed by God Almighty. Right, not might, is the recipe for success. And historically, our best leaders are those who have a firm belief in the Almighty and who adhere to His principles, of honesty, fairness and compassion for humanity, and who leads his team with humility and spiritual guidance.
10. FRIDAY, AUGUST 26, 2022. THE VINCENTIAN Views
The editorial of THE VINCENTIAN of July 22, 2022 had a most enlightening opinion, one that should make a great topic for debate among students. It also beckoned, without saying it in as many words, that if we don’t guide and mould our young minds, they will grow accustomed to warped and confusing ideologies. And here is where instruction from the Holy Bible is most Fromuseful.myreading of the books of Kings and the Chronicles of their reigns, one recurring observation emerged … whenever the leaders followed God’s instructions there was a time of prosperity, but from the time they rejected His laws, perils, including death, war, and slavery, were their reward. But how are leaders chosen or how do they Historically,rise? leaders in tribal settings were the physically strong, like our own Chatoyer. They emerged as leaders from their hunting prowess and/or victories in battle. Their bravery and physical strength made them natural leaders. Other leaders assumed that regal position by being part of a ‘royal family’, so whenever the King or ruling Queen dies, the eldest son becomes the king. The Bible is replete with examples of the latter, Joash being the youngest of them all. I mentioned Joash because he was orphaned by a wicked queen called Athaliah but divinely spared by his babysitter, and was sheltered in a temple by high priest Johaida who also taught him how to follow God’s instructions thereby having a successful reign of forty years. Read 2 Kings 12. So the success of leaders who rise through natural succession, depends to a great degree on the teachings they get and follow. There are other forms of leadership that really don’t last due to connivance, and self-aggrandizement. Absalom, one of King David’s sons, was handsome and had some influence in David’s kingdom. He fell in with some younger men and some older ones too, who advised him to get rid of his father and take control of the Kingdom his father literally fought to save for him and the Jewish people from foreign invaders. David had even killed the Phillistine Goliath among his many military exploits. When King David got news of the assassination plot, he ran for his life, on the way collecting Goliath’s sword for protection. Absalom followed in hot pursuit, but during the ensuing battle that took place in a forest, Absalom’s thick hair got caught in a low hanging branch while riding his mule, leaving him dangling in midair, where he was found and executed by one of David’s generals. So yes, good and bad leaders are allowed by the Almighty, but their outcomes are not the same: good leaders end up good, bad leads …..the opposite. There is much we can learn about leadership from the Bible, Moses and Jesus being the best examples. Moses’ leading the Israelites from bondage in Egypt was a journey that could have taken just forty days; it lasted for up to forty years in the desert. The delay was not of Moses’ making, it was occasioned by the Israelites who had grown accustomed to a foreign culture that encouraged eating meat. God changed their diet for forty years and instructed them along the way by giving mankind the 10 Commandments to guide us through life. The most important aspect of leadership is teamwork. Moses, during the Exodus, had to settle disputes among the Israelites on a daily basis, hearing cases from sun up to sundown. Having over half a million people out in a hot desert environment in close contact would inevitably cause friction and strife. But his wise father-in-law, Jethro, advised him to choose honest men to judge the people. This intelligent move took the stress off of Moses, so that he could have more interaction with God who was instructing him. Jesus, God incarnate (in the flesh), could have done it all by himself, because He is the Son of the Living God, but He chose to work with a team of disciples and followers of diverse origins and occupations. Matthew and Zaccheus were tax collectors; Luke was a doctor; Peter and his brothers were fishermen; Saul turned Paul was a tent maker. He also used women, close followers like Mary Magdalene, whom He used to proclaim the gospel after His mission on earth was completed. This is a mystery with which only fools fail to come to grips.
Donald De Riggs
matchesduringmomentparticular,contributiontocricketer.himcricket,”totremendousfriend….“Irvinprogrammethelastalia,Gonsalvesresided.WarricancommunitiesRepresentativealsoRalphwasonextendingpeace”.friend….teammate,asplayerregionalformercricketingcommunityIrvinlatefamily“CondolencesFacebookAssociation,ones.”Yvonne,condolencescommunityjoinshouldthecricket,sterlingprogrammes.cricketorwhensimplifyamazingplayers.figurementor,wascricketer,first-classIrvinWarricanacricketcoach,andfathertoseveralyoungHehadthisabilitytocricket,whethercoachingcricketersfacilitatingCWIcoachingHisservicetoparticularlytoWindwardIslands,becelebrated.Ithecrickettoexpresstohiswife,andallhislovedTheSVGCricketinaposting,wrote,totheandfriendsoftheIrvinWarrican.wasagiantinhisandintheworld.Anationalandfirst-classthatguidedmanyateacher,acoach,aandaMayyourestinAlsojoiningincondolencesWarrican’spassingPrimeMinisterDr.Gonsalves,whoisParliamentaryforthewherewasbornandPrimeMinistersaid,interwhilespeakingonSunday’sepisodeof‘IssueatHand’onWEFM,wasmygoodHehasmadeacontributionsports,particularlyanddescribedasanexceptionalInamarkofrespectWarricanandhistocricketintherewasaofsilencethelastroundofintheCricket West Indies Rising Stars Under-19 Championship being played here. THE VINCENTIAN joins with the cricket fraternity here in extending infamily.Warrican’scondolencesheartfelttoIrvinimmediateMayherestpeace. I.B.A. ALLEN THE VINCENTIAN. FRIDAY, AUGUST 26, 2022. 11. TributeV Cricket stalwart Irvin Warrican passes Irvin Warrican is pictured here during the Level III coaching courses and Bowling Actions seminar at the CWI PerformanceHighCentre at 3Ws Oval in Barbados. (Photo Credit: CWI Media Photo)
THE CRICKET FRATERNITY HERE WAS THROWNinto a state of mourning when it was confirmed that Irvin Warrican, the former St. Vincent & Grenadines and Windward Islands allrounder, coach, team manager and mentor had passed away last Sunday, August 21, 2022. He was 56 at the time of his passing and died at his home in Colonaire, after what is said to have been a brief period of an undisclosed illness.Warrican was one of many sporting and cultural leaders who was born in and nurtured by the North Central Windward community of South Rivers. His becameunnoticedprowesscricketingdidnotgoandheafixtureon the Radcliffe Cricket Club, one of the longest active cricket clubs in St. Vincent and the Grenadines, and before long the national cricket team as a middle order batsman and off spinner. He went on to captain both Radcliffe in the Premier Division of the local cricket competition and the St. Vincent and the Grenadines National CricketWarricanTeam.would go on to play six first-class matches for the Windward Islands between 1991 and 1995. Following his retirement, he delved into coaching and managing, ensuring to school himself in the requisites of those positions.Hiscommitment was unquestionable and he became a DevelopmentCricketOfficer of the Windward Islands Cricket Board and Cricket West Indies Developer.Heremained, up to the time of his passing, a prominent member of the list of coaches at the local competition level and those assigned to preparing national teams.Infact, Warrican was the ‘winniest’ coach over the four editions of the Vincy Premier League, coaching and managing La Soufriere Hikers to two championship titles, the latest being the most recent edition played earlier this year.
Dr Kishore Shallow, Vice President of CWI paid a special tribute to Warrican. He said, “In addition to being a former
Story and photos by Nelson A. King US naking@verizon.netCORRESPONDENT WITH BRIGHT SUNSHINE AND THEtemperature hovering around the high 80s, it was a picture-perfect return on Saturday of the annual, massive Vincy Day USA Picnic, as thousands of Vincentians and friends of Vincentians converged on Heckscher State Park in East Islip, Long Island, New York after a two-year break in view of the COVID-19 pandemic. Picnic-goers trekked from near and far — as far as Toronto and California, but primarily from Brooklyn, where most Vincentians in the US Diaspora reside — for the 10th anniversary of the day-long celebration that involved, among other things, mouth-watering Vincy cuisine, local drinks and entertainment.
“I missed seeing Junior with his songs being played,” said Sharon, holding in her arms “Soca Jones’s” granddaughter Khloe, with Eneka adding: “I feel it was a very good sentiment of the Committee to know he was an essential part to get this forward.”Falani Richards, “Supadex’s”, only daughter, said receiving the award with her brother, Franklyn Malik Richards, was“We“bitter-sweet.”camewithhim every year (to the picnic), except for one year,” Falani told THE VINCENTIAN. “We had no choice but to Toneycome.”told the award ceremony that he was “honored and appreciative for this award.”“Had it not been for Junior ‘Soca’ Jones, there would not be a Vincy Day USA,” he said. “On a personal note, many of you are aware of my medical challenges. I’m very honored for this award.”
THE VINCENTIAN. FRIDAY, AUGUST 26, 2022. 13.12. FRIDAY, AUGUST 26, 2022. THE VINCENTIAN
On the eastern side of the sprawling grounds, the Charles Family of Barrouallie, a town in Central Leeward, St. Vincent and the Grenadines, like so many families, shared their food — pelau — and snacks with picnic-goers. One member of the Charles Family said: “This is a day for sharing. Nothing is sold here.”
New Consul General present Newly-appointed St. Vincent and the Grenadines Consul General to the United States Rondy “Luta” McIntosh, a popular soca artiste, paid tribute to “Soca Jones”, stating that he was “breaking all ranks” in singing “I tell myself…Leave Me Alone.” Prior to recognizing “Soca Jones”, “Supadex” and Windsor, McIntosh told picnic-goers that he is “going to be a Consul General with a difference. “I’ll be a man of the people,” he said. “No position can make me feel better than anyone else. “Vincy Day must grow,” McIntosh urged. “I’m going to work with all the groups. There’s no reason why the Soca and Calypo Monarchs (in St. Vincent and the Grenadines) are not here.”
The Charles family of Barrouallie was living testimony to the intended family focus of the Picnic.
Sharon Jones holds ‘Soca Jones’s ‘ granddaughter as her brother Emeke jones (left) receives a plaque from Vincy Day USA Committee Chairman- Raymond Otis Lewis.Brooklyn resident Deonne Crichton (left) with her brother Alex and his wife Arlene, who journeyed from Los Angeles to be part of the Picnic.
Deonne, a former president of the Brooklyn-based St. Vincent and the Grenadines Nurses Association of New York, Inc., said: “I was not expecting to see such a big crowd (because of the pandemic).”
A few yards away, Nicholas and Miranda “Dell” Lucas, who drove from Brooklyn for about an hour, said they were excited to participate in the historic event.“We’ve been coming since 2014,” said Mr. Lucas, originally from Lowman’s Leeward and a retired New York City Transit Authority employee. “It’s good to see Vincy people together.” Alexander “Alex” and Arlene Crichton, both Kingstown natives, arrived in Brooklyn on Friday from Los Angeles, California. “We just arrived,” said Mr. Crichton, flanked also by his sister, Deonne Crichton, a retired registered nurse in Brooklyn, also from Kingstown. “We’re seeing some folks I’ve not seen in years. We’re seeing more familiar faces.”
New SVG Consul General to the USA Rondy ‘Luta’ McIntosh pays tribute in song to ‘Soca Jones. Shern ‘Skarpyon’ Williams brought his unique style and brand to the entertainment stage of the Vincy day USA Picnic.
The entertainers Among soca artistes and calypsonians who entertained picnic-goers were Persono; Dennis Bowman; Shaunelle McKenzie, former Calypso Monarch; Ron Pompey; and Skarpyon, who brought the house down with his signature “Hammer”.“Despite the pandemic, I think we have a pretty decent turn-out,” Bowman told THE VINCENTIAN after belching out, among other hits, “Tribute to Junior Soca Jones”, “Congratulations” (Winston Soso’s song); “Not Giving Up on My Country”; “Instructions”; and “Afro Caribbean”.“EachVincy Day, though demanding, is produced with love and by the sheer tenacity of a hardworking and tireless Committee, of which I am extremely honored to be the chair,” Lewis said. “We are thrilled to be together again.”
Bestowing honors Stage-side, the organizer, the Brooklyn-based Vncy Day USA Committee, provided entertainment for the party crowd and bestowed honors posthumously on founder Ulric Jones, Jr., better known as “Soca Jones”, of Calliaqua; and former member Franklyn “Supadex” Richards, of Calder Ridge, who died tragically recently in St. Vincent and the Grenadines. The Committee also honored Vaughan Toney, the Calliaqua-born president and chief executive officer of the Friends of Crown Heights Educational Centers in Additionally,Brooklyn. in the 10th Anniversary Souvenir Journal, the Committee recognized some fallen heroes: Anthony “Tony” Husbands, a United Nations Security Officer; Radio and Television Broadcaster Ferrand “Randy D” Dopwell; Maxwell “Iwaki” Haywood, president of the Brooklyn-based St. Vincent and the Grenadines Diaspora Committee of New York, Inc.; calypsonians Winston Soso and Vincent “Groovy D” Kennedy; and Sports Ambassador Gailene Windsor. After accepting a plaque on behalf of their late brother “Soca Jones”, from the Raymond Otis Lewis, the Frenches, Kingstown-born chairman of the Committee, Sharon and Eneka “Nekes” Jones told THE VINCENTIAN that they were “overwhelmed” by the gesture.
Petra B. Ryan-Phillips, whose dad lives in Brooklyn, drove from Toronto with her friend Cornetta Mason and her daughter, Adonna Ubochi. “I’m enjoying myself,” Ryan-Phillips, a Kingstown native, told THE VINCENTIAN as they gathered in front of the large entertainment stage, where a host of Vincentian soca artistes kept the crowd bubbling with local and Caribbean hits. “I’ll come back next year,” added Ryan-Phillips, who has been coming to the mammoth picnic for five years.Mason, who hails from Chateaubelair, said the notion of a Vincy Picnic is most welcoming, especially in the current climate. “Coming together is a blessing after COVID,” she said, as Adonna, hugging her mom, intoned: “I like the (local) drinks — mauby, sorrel and ginger beer.”
Vaughan Toney (left) receives a plaque from Raymond Otis Lewis, Committee Chairman.
A section of the party crowd at the 2022 Vincy Day USA Picnic.
Picture-Perfect Vincy Day USA 2022 in NY
This is not a projected tracking of the disturbances. It is merely a guide to what could happen.
* Put together an emergency kit. Here are 60+ nonperishable items to consider including.
Bottom of Form
* If you have a generator, check it and see if any maintenance needs to be
*done.Doany maintenance you’ve been putting off on your vehicle.
* Have materials in advance to board windows to protect them from flying(Source:debris.National Hurricane Centre, Mi, Fl.)
* Make a plan for your pets.
* Keep your trees around your home trimmed to prevent damage from broken branches.
* Check emergency equipment, such as flashlights, generators and storm shutters.*Make a plan with your family or close friends and decide how you will get in touch and where you will go if there’s an emergency.
14. FRIDAY, AUGUST 26, 2022. THE VINCENTIAN NewsV
Now is the time to review hurricane plans and make sure your property is ready for hurricane season. Here are some tips:
theheadingDisturbanceforCaribbean
HURRICANE FORECASTERS OF the National Hurricane Centre, Miami, Florida, were on Tuesday afternoon tracking two disturbances in the Atlantic, as the tropics enter what has historically been the busiest time of the season. As of 1 p.m. Tuesday, according to the forecasters, a large area of disturbed weather “has formed and is several hundred miles southeast of the Windward Islands. It is expected to move into the southeastern Caribbean”.Thesystem is currently disorganized, forecasters said, but environmental conditions could become more conducive for development in a few days. Some slow development of this system is possible late this week or over the weekend, forecasters said. It has a 20% chance of developing into at least a tropical depression within five days.Forecaster said, however, that a tropical wave “is forecast to move off the west coast of Africa in a couple days and then move west at 10 to 15 mph”.The categories, in order of increasing strength, are tropical depression, tropical storm and hurricane (categories 1 through 5). Systems are named when they develop into a tropical storm.
* Review your insurance policies.
* Plan your evacuation route and have an alternate route.
Further development is no longer expected for a second tropical wave that’s several hundred miles west of the Cabo Verde Islands, forecasters said.Busy season In the last 100 years, the tropics have been the most active in August, September and October, with Sept. 10 being the peak of the season, according to federal forecasters. About 80% of the systems that have hit the Gulf Coast formed during this time, according to the National Weather Service in Slidell. So far, there have been three named storms this season - Alex, Bonnie and Colin. The next available name is Danielle if any of the disturbances strengthen into at least a tropical Hurricanestorm.season ends Nov. 30, but storms can form any time.
THE VINCENTIAN. FRIDAY, AUGUST 26, 2022. 15.
The HMS Protector is in the region during the hurricane season in the event that its assistance is needed.
Commander Milly Ingham (right) made a courtesy visit with Prime Minister Dr. Ralph Gonsalves and Minister of Foreign Affairs Keisal Peters.
THERoyal Navy’s sole Ice Patrol Ship- HMS Protector, left the shores of St. Vincent yesterday, Thursday, after being docked in Port Kingstown for three days. The vessel arrived in Port Kingstown on Monday after its voyage from port Jacksonville, United States, on a quest to provide much needed support to the Caribbean territories during the hurricane season.
A good advert for Vincentians wishing to join the Royal Navy,” saidHeMoore.noted that a serving member on the HMS Protector, Noel Burke from Biabou was given time off to attend to family Accordingmatter.tothe royal navy website drug trafficking is a major problem in this part of the world. The Royal Navy’s presenceconspicuousintheregion is part of the ongoing battle to deter drug-runners and prevent illegal substances from reaching UK shores.
Foreign
Unique Royal Navy ship visits SVG
On Monday 22nd during a reception with government officials and the media, Captain of HMS
Resident British High commissioner to SVG, Steve Moore expressed gratitude to the government for hosting the crew. “It’s reassuring to know that HMS Protector or its successor, HMS Medway will be in the region during hurricane season and could offer support, if needed. Plus, it’s always mutually beneficial when they are able to visit SVG in ‘peace time’. I’m grateful to the Prime Minister, the Police, the Coast Guard and NEMO for hosting them in SVG and to Captain Ingham and her crew for their hospitality engagementandduring the visit.
The ship has been in the Caribbean for five weeks and is expected to stay for another three weeks transitioningbefore to the Antarctic region, at which time a sister ship from the British Royal Navy will come to the region to provide any emergency assistance during the hurricane, if required.“Inthis season from June to November, there is always a British Royal Navy ship on standby and ready to open up the routes for the others that are waiting in the UK to come and assist,” the commander said. Speaking further about the ship’s unique ability, Ingham said that the ship is designed to go to some of the most inhospitable places on Earth, like Antarctica. “So it’s designed to go way over the horizon without communications for long periods of time almost like explorers 100-200 years ago.”
He noted that the navy’s work under the Atlantic Patrol Tasking North involves “going ashore and working with the communities that we go to visit, and working with the governments that we go to visit to ensure that what they’ve got is as prepared as it possibly can be.”
VINCENTIANInghamCommanderProtector,MillytoldTHEthat the ship is here during the Atlantic hurricane season to show some presence in the area, and provide humanitariansome disaster relief, if femaleIngham,requested.thefirstcommanderof the HMS Protector, also pointed out that another key reason for the ship docking at Kingstown is because “we have a lot of sailors from St. Vincent and the Grenadines in the Royal Navy, so it’s important for us to come and visit here to show the diaspora in the navy that St. Vincent is important to us,.” The ice patroller ship is well-equipped with 2 cranes capable of lifting up to 60 tonnes of stores and equipment. The crew includes a team of Hydrographers, who undertake exploratory surveys and ensure that environmental guidelines are being upheld.
AffairsV
Lieutenant Nicolos Stevenson- Media and Public Affairs Officer, also acknowledged that the Navy’s work is to help the Caribbean be prepared.
16. FRIDAY, AUGUST 26, 2022 THE VINCENTIAN
THE VINCENTIAN. FRIDAY, AUGUST 26, 2022. 17.
Her history with men and marriage is something to be considered but not to be used against her. Do your due diligence and once you feel the nudge to go forward then do so. George Dear George, SO I HADthis girl from the country — no place named. I live in Boston and I trusted her to take care of my finances, my banking, etc. I sent over 1000 dollars to her every 2 weeks to deposit into my account and she swore by all heavens that my money was safe. On a recent visit home, I checked on my account. It showed a balance of $1,500 EC. It should have been thousands. On inquiry, I was told that she spent my money on a man. Right now I’m planning how to deal with her and this man. After I am finished, I bet not another woman will want to mess with my money.Shemust have restless nights until I’m done with her. I’m still trying to figure why women can be so wicked.
Even though you trusted her to deposit your money, you could have been more astute. It was incumbent on you to ask for your receipts or even bankExplorestatements.yourlegal options to see whether there is any recourse but do not resort to physical violence if that’s what in your thoughts.
Used and Abused. Dead Used and Abused, There is no way that this woman is representative of all women. There are women out there who are not like that.
Dear George, I’M AT the stage of my life where I need to settle down. I have many women who will make good wives, however, none of them are as rich as this one I’m writing about.She has been married four times and I know she wants to marry me. She claims I would make her a great husband and she would make me a great wife. George, I’m not as wealthy as this woman and I do not want her to think I’m afterburner money. I’m afraid she would use her money and status to control me. I do not want to be ex-husband number 5. It is rumored she left her husbands because she had no more use for them. It is also rumored she is after sex and that’s attractiveShethat.isextremelyyes,andI am not sure she wants me for me. I’m not sure what her agenda is. How can I be assured she is genuine? Do I just take her word for it? Still Dearsearching Stillsearching, Getting involved intimately with another person requires lots of trust. You will have to trust her to tell you the truth and to be committed to the relationship. There is no guarantee that things will automatically work but with both of you making and honoring your commitment to each, other things can work out just fine.
George
18. FRIDAY, AUGUST 26, 2022. THE VINCENTIAN AdviceV
George
Dear George, IT HAS BEENone year since I started dating my boyfriend. We have been getting along fine and we are getting to know each other more and more each day. I have an issue though. I’ve noticed he does not want to drink from any cup/glass from which I might have drunk. He is very scornful and explains this by saying that it is a habit he has had from small even with his siblings. Not so long ago he wanted to have oral sex and I refused. How come he wanted me to drink from his cup and he from mine? I’ve told him that until he changes his stance and stop scoring me, he will be met with the same treatment. It’s only fair. He is making a big stint over it and I cannot see why. Do so Nah Like so Dear Do so, I guess your solution to the problem as articulated should work or at the very least cause your boyfriend to rethink his position. If he can kiss you or have no problem having oral sex with you, then you putting your mouth on any of his utensils should be a non-issue.
Starting again is always rough but very doable once you have the right mindset. And while you are at it, speak with your bank to see how you can deal directly with them in the future.
Sharing a cup and oral sex Husband Number 5? Ripped off!!!!
SAGITTARIUS (NOV. 23 -DEC. 21) Don’t expect anything for nothing and you won’t be disappointed. Selfdeception regarding your own worth may lead you down the wrong path. You may think gifts will win their heart, but it could add stress from lack of funds.
LEO (JULY 23-AUG 22) Be sure that you have all the facts before you take action. Family outings should include visiting friends or relatives. You will be able to get to the bottom of things this week.
LIBRA (SEPT. 24 -OCT. 23) Don’t depend on to
ARIES (MAR. 21- APRIL 20) You will be relentless when it comes to getting yourself back into shape. Older family members may try to put unreasonable demands on you. Concentrate on work.
TAURUS (APR. 21- MAY 21) Do your own thing and everything will settle down. Use your own ideas to further your interests. You may find a rare antique this week. Travel should be on your agenda.
founder Barton 6. Store away 7. Writer Waugh 8. Golden for a leaving executive 9. Friend in the ‘hood 10. Eluding an officer 11. cartoonistEditorialHulme12.NorthAmericanbird13.Vigodacosteron“BarneyMiller”18.Fund-raisinggrps.21.Detached25.Nanki-___of“TheMikado”26.Divert27.Slowtimes28.Playgroundretort29.Fitsofirritation30.SmalltheaterinancientGreece 31. Got along 32. “La mezzoTraviata” 34. Business man’s digs 35. Not willful? 40. Blend 43. Jetty 45. Asparagus unit 46. birthstonesOctober 47. Open 48. Old coinsFrench 50. Close observer 51. Biblical twin 52. Sweet nothings 53. Hike 54. Eliot’s any-dots,”“Jenny-e.g 55. French summer
THE VINCENTIAN. FRIDAY, AUGUST 26, 2022.19. LeisureV ACROSS 1. Harmonize 5. Applaud 9. Pub orders 14. Coup d’___? 15. Land starter 16. Old school 17. Brit who pays for utilities 19. Medical prefix 20. Characteristic of the stage 22. Somerhalder of “Lost” and “The Vampire Diaries” 23. Bread 24. Catches 26. Nom de guerre 29. Explode 33. Disorder 34. Having a succession of waves 36. Long bone 37. Couple 38. Son of Agrippina 39. Obtuse 41. Commuter 42. Beauty lovers 43. Press conference activity 44. Roman monthly middle 45. Go bad 47. Navy ship intro 49. Cinderella’s mother, e.g. 54. Old slang for a 100-dollar bill 56. Yea 57. Grownup 58. Freshwater duck 59. Circular announcement 60. Plain ___ 61. Flounders 62. Elephant booth DOWN 5.4.3.2.1.Separate“Uh-huh”Evening,informallySpotlessAmericanRedCross
VIRGO (AUG. 23 -SEPT. 23) Be sure to sidestep those who are eccentric or unpredictable. Minor health problems will cause setbacks if you haven’t taken proper care of yourself. Do your chores and get on with the things you enjoy doing.
help; they may only hold you back. Older family members may take advantage of you by making you feel guilty. Put some energy into getting back into shape.
PISCES (FEB. 20-MAR. 20) Don’t let your emotions interfere with your efficiency. Don’t evade issues or twist the truth around. Someone around you may not be trustworthy. Upheavals may occupy your day.
CANCER (JUNE 22-JULY 22) One sided attractions are likely. If you take on too much, you will find yourself in martyrdom. The distance may make you both appreciate each other more. Shopping could cost more than you bargained for.
’SALTWEEKs OOSLUTIN
CAPRICORN (DEC 22.- JAN. 20) Organize all the responsibilities that have to be attended to and make sure everyone knows what to do. Ask those in key positions to help you overcome the delays and to support your concerns in order to move on.
GEMINI (MAY 22-JUNE 21) You might find added popularity with those around you this week. Put your efforts into making changes to your domestic scene. Your doubt could lead to insecurity.
AQUARIUS (JAN. 21.- FEB. 19) Don’t make promises you can’t keep. Make sure to arrange in advance to spend quality time together. You must not let fellow workers take advantage of your fine talents.
coworkers
SCORPIO (OCT. 24 - NOV. 22) Don’t be too eager to give a piece of your mind or even your opinion this week. Tie up your personal papers or push to have legal settlements completed. You will get along well in social situations.
Roban medals and resets 800m record
Jadon Hamilton shattered two records for the 9-10 boys.
Fifteen new swim records set U15 InvitationaltakeGirlsJewels
20. FRIDAY, AUGUST 26, 2022 THE VINCENTIANV
Alleyne bettered his own record in the 100m Freestyle to 52.46s and that of Cruz Halbich in the 200m Freestyle to 2:00.0. In the case of Cadogan, he erased Nikolas Sylvester’s mark in the 50m Backstroke, making it 27.44s, and his own 50m Butterfly to 25.69s. And, Mya De Freitas and Abigail De Shong, claimed one record each. De Freitas retained her Girls 15-16 record in the 200m Freestyle, lowering it to 2:13.31; while De Shong erased Shne Joachim’s record in the Girls 1516, setting a new time of 1:07.26. The list of record holders shows that except for Hamilton, all are members of the Black Sands Swim Squad. Hamilton is a member of the Blue Marlins Swim Club.
A TOTAL OF FIFTEEN records were reestablished when the St. Vincent and the Grenadines Swimming Federation hosted the 2022 SVG Gallagher National Swim Championships, 18th to 21st August.From that total, Kennice Greene was responsible for resetting three of the records. She rewrote the 13-14 Girls 100m Butterfly to 1:06.68, the 50m Freestyle to 27.12s, and the 100m Individual Medley’s to 1:11.04. In so doing, Greene held on to the 100m Butterfly and the 50m Freestyle, but broke Mya De Freitas’ Individual Medley record. Two other records were reordered in the Girls 13-14, with Kevern Da Silva responsible for the new marks. She now holds that age category’s 50m Backstroke that stands at 31.46s, taking it away from Abigail De Shong; and the 200m Backstroke, at 2:33.70, maintaining her rein on the 200m event.
VINCENTIAN, HANDAL ROBANwon silver in the men’s 800m at the North American, Central American and CaribbeanChampionships(NACAC)AssociationAthleticOpen at the August.SaturdayBahamas,StadiumFreeportintheon20thHisclocking of 1:47.03 bettered not only his previous best of 1:48.37, but also reset the St. Vincent and the Grenadines all-time record. Roban set that previous record (1:48.37), incidentally on 21st August last year, in Nairobi, Kenya at World Athletics Under-20 championships.LastSaturday’s effort was his second regional medal, as he pouched a bronze at the inaugural Caribbean Games held in Guadeloupe last month. The young man was the bright spark among the Vincentian quartet of male representatives, which also included Jabari Michael Khensu, Mc Kish Compton and Javon Rawlins. Khensu clocked 22.03 in the 200m, Compton 10.53s and Rawlins- 11.05s in the 100m. Neither of the three went beyond their respective heat.
Meanwhile, Brandon George in the Boys 13-to-14, bettered his records in the 100m Backstroke and 200m Backstroke, lowering them to 1.00.89 and 2:16.25, respectively.IntheBoys 9-10, Jadon Hamilton has taken charge of the 100m and the 200m Backstroke events. The new mark in the 100m is 1:21.34 and in the 200m event2:55.54. Hazen Dabriel was the previous recordKenaleholder.Alleyne and Shane Cadogan each set two new records in the Men’s 15-and-over.
THE NATIONAL U15 GIRLS FOOTBALLERare the champions of the Jewels of the Caribbean U15 Invitational Tournament held in Antigua and Barbuda, August 12 – 21. The Tournament, in addition to St. Vincent and the Grenadines (SVG), featured teams from Dominica, Grenada, St. Lucia and the hostWhencountry.itwas all over, the Grenada and SVG teams finished on 11 points each, but the latter was awarded the title because of their superior goal difference.Overthe four matches they played, SVG had two wins, one draw and one loss, the same as the Grenadians.TheVincie Girls opened with a 4-0 victory over Dominica but drew 0-0 in their next encounter against the host. The goals against Dominica were converted by Meiya Wilson who had a brace, and one each by Nevaeh Richards and Nasheeka PrescotThey returned hyped for their match against arch rival Grenada and held on a for a 10 victory, thanks to a conversion by Prescott. The Vincie Girls, however, went down, some say surprisingly so to St. Lucia by a 3-2 margin, Wilson scoring both goals for SVG. By way of individual awards, G-Riesa Joseph and Kellisha Bowens were named respectively Goalkeeper and Defender of the Tournament. The SVG Football Federation issued a statement in which it said it was proud of the girls’ performance and that they had demonstrated the direction of Female Football in St. Vincent and the Grenadines.
The National U15 Girls Footballer displaying their victor’s meals and trophy.
Brandon George set two new records for the 13-14 age category.
Handal Roban continues to make himself and his country proud. Shane Cadogan, set two records for the Boys 15-and-over.
Likewise, Blue Marlins took both awards in the 11-12 age group. Tayeah St Hillaire topped the female bracket, scoring 93 points; and Hazen Dabriel, 119 points, won the male.Meanwhile, Kennice Greene of Black Sands Swim Squad won the 13-14 Females title with 102 points and her club mate- Brandon George, the male, with 92 points.And, Mya De Freitas’ 92 points earned her the Female 15-and-Over title. Grenadian — Dejanel Williams’ 83 points won the Male 15-and-over. In the spring challengesSkylar Byron won the 8-andUnder females and Taj Henry, the male 8-and-Under. Taj Henry was the male 912 Sprint Champion and Tayeah St Hillaire, the female Sprint Champion. Kennice Greene won the female 13and-over championshipsdaysduringwereSprintmaleSquadBlackAlleyneandchampionsprintaccoladeKenaleoftheSandSwimwasthe13-and-overChampion.Fifteenrecordsbrokenthefourofthethat
SIXTEENpersons, including four females, successfully completed two days of theory and face-to-face sessions of a Cricket West Indies (CWI) Level 1 coaching course. The sessions were conducted at Arnos Vale Sporting Complex last week, and facilitated by Junie Mitchum- CWI Project Office and Ian Allen- CWI Coach Developer. It was hosted in collaboration with the St. Vincent Cricket Association. Participants were primarily coaches already operating at a competition level and those desirous of doing so. They were exposed to areas such as: the role of a competition coach; basics of cricket and coaching styles; playing the game; planning for practical sessions and delivery during a practicalMitchum,assessment.waspleased with the way the course went and explained: “The objective is to equip coaches who are interested in coaching at the competition level…. to equip them with the basic knowledge of coaching methodologies.”Hesaidthat the course was deliberately aimed at encouraging the implicit style of coaching instead of the explicit style of coaching. In making the distinction between the styles, Mitchum detailed, “….a more implicit style of coaching engages the players in decision-making and encourages them to ask questions instead of simply telling them what it is they are doing right or wrong. It is to find out from them if they are aware of what it is they are doing and how they can do it better. In short, it encourages feedback from the players.” Mitchum was of the view that the implicit style “creates a greater awareness within the players and also helps them to become better decision makers instead of them becoming over reliant on the coaches as is the outcome of the explicit style.” The programme is being offered through the region, in cooperation with Territorial Boards. Participants must satisfy the three prerequisites, i.e., a police record, a Child Protection Certificate and a CWI/ICC Foundation Course Certificate.
THE VINCENTIAN. FRIDAY, AUGUST 26, 2022. 21. SportsV
Hazen Dabriel Skylar Byron
National swim titles decided Course facilitators Ian Allen (left) and Junie Mitchum. St. Vincent gets CWI Level 1 coaching course
got going last Thursday, 18th August.
TOWN SHARKSand Leeward Rugby Team shared the honours in a twomatch league outing, organized by the SVG Rugby Union, and played at the Buccament Playing Field last weekend.Ingame 1, Town Sharks defeated Leeward 35 points to 15, Gidroy Theobalds, Kezroy Edwards and Kyle Matthews each accounting for 10 points and Jessu Raguette, 5. Kaif Westfield made all 15 points for Leeward.Leeward bounced back in game 2 to a 35 to 20 points win over Town Sharks. Kaif Westfield again led for Leeward this time with 20 points and Rod LaBorde, Romario LaBorde and Asante Turtin contributed 5 pointsTowneach.main scorers were Kyle Matthews, 5 points; Kezroy Edwards, 5 points; Paul Kirby, 5 points’ and Richardo Dellaway, 5 points. The matches were organized in keeping with SVG Rugby Union preparation towards satisfying the prerequisites for participation in the RAN (Rugby America North) Super Sevens, scheduled for Mexico from November 11-13, this year.
I.B.A. ALLEN Mya De FreitasKenale Alleyne
Kennice Greene
Participants in the CWI Level 1 course in session. The Town Sharks.The Leeward Rugby Team. Rugby tie between ÂLeewardÊ and ÂTownÊ
Black Sands Swim Squad tallied 1589 points to win the SVG Gallagher National Swim Championships which ended Sunday, 21st August, at the Shrewsbury Aquatic Centre, Ratho Mill. The other contending club- Blue Marlins ended with 1289 points. Blue Marlins, though, won six of the individual age group titles that were at stake, champing the 8-and-Under, 910 and Skylar11-12.Byron took the 8and-Under females with 70 points; and Taj Henry- the 8and Under-Male, with 68 points.Belle Adams, 117 points, won the 9-10 Females age group and Jadon Hamilton the male segment, with a whopping 121 points.
I.B.A. ALLEN
Tayeah St Hillaire
Senior training squad announced It will all come down to five trial matches and fitness as far as sealing a place on the final 13-memeber 50-Over squad is concerned.
SportsV 22. FRIDAY, AUGUST 26, 2022 THE VINCENTIAN
This match, played at Arnos Vale, provided the only century in this round. Rampertab Ramnauth stroked a classy 107 in Guyana’s 283 for 6, the only team innings in the match. Shamar Yearwood was 86 not out and Alex Hinds had taken 3 for 53 when the match was abandoned because of rain.Asthe end of round three, Barbados headed the points table with 45.4 points, followed by the Leewards on 31.6; Jamaica on 26.0; Guyana with 24.8; Windward on 15.6 points; and Trinidad and Tobago on 13.4 points.Jamaica and Guyana will face off for the third place play off at Park Hill while the Windward Islands and Trinidad and Tobago take on each other in a match to decide the cellar position.
THE COUNTDOWNis on to the 2022 FIFA World Cup. Action begins in earnest November 20 when host country Qatar plays Ecuador. The following day, three matches are scheduled: England against Iran, Senegal and Netherlands, completed by the USA taking on Wales. The plot thickens with four matches November 22. Those are Argentina against Saudi Arabia, Denmark and Tunisia, Mexico and Poland, and France versus Australia. November 23 features Morocco and Croatia, Germany and Japan, Spain and Costa Rica, rounded off by the Belgium/Canada clash.
BARBADOSand the Leeward Islands will contest the finals to decide the champions of the 2022 Cricket West Indies (CWI) Under-19 championship. They will meet at the Arnos Vale Playing Field from August 25 — 27. In the lead-up to the finals and other playoffs, the three matches in the third round of matches were severely affected by persistent rain over the Aug. 20 — 22 scheduled three days of play.
IN PREPARATIONfor the Windward Islands’ Senior Men’s 50-0ver tournament to be played in Grenada from September 28 — October 4th, the St Vincent and the Grenadines Cricket Association (SVGCA) has announced two trial squads. The two squads will play five 50-over trial matches before the national selectors decide on a final 13-man squad. In addition to performance, selection to the final 13 will be determined by players attaining a mandatory fitness standard.
Stories: I.B.A. ALLEN
Covered championship.2022rounddaysmuchplayingdominatedpitchesthefieldsforofthethreesetasideforthreeintheCWIU19
Windwards vs Barbados
The dates for the trial matches are as follows: Sunday, August 28th; Tuesday, August 30th; Thursday, September 1st; Saturday, September 3rd; and Sunday, September 4th. The Squads for the trial matches are as follows: Team 1: Asif Hooper (Captain), Romano Pierre, Wayne Harper, Dillon Douglas, Jahiel Walters, Reshawn Lewis, Jeremy Layne, Gidron Pope, Rayan Williams, Luke Wilson, Romario Bibby, Sealron Williams, Benniton Stapleton and Delorn Johnson. Team 2: Desron Maloney (Captain), Atticus Browne, Shamon Hooper, Ethan Gibson, Anson Latchman, Dean Browne, Othneil Lewis, Kesrick Williams, Solomon Bascombe, Rasheed Frederick, Nigel Small, Aleon Ceasar, Recarvo Williams and Ray Jordan.
Soccer fever
Barbados, Leewards in CWI U19 Finals Guyana’s Rampertabcentury-makerRamnauth(left) and teammate Shamar Yearwood who got an unbeaten half century.
In their turn at the crease, Barbados was 90 for 5: Hakeem Perryman 38, and Romario Roach 20 not out, when the match was called off. Tarrique Edward had snared 3 for 18. T&T vs Leewards At Cumberland, Trinidad and Tobago made good use of their first knock getting to 251 for 8 declared - Veeran Batchu 63, Nick Mamlal 47, Andrew Rambaran 44. Ricardo Chase, Nathan Edward, Onaje Amory and Ronald Williams each had 2 wickets for theLeewardLeewards.Islands managed 49 for 3 off 19 overs before the showers put an end to proceedings. Michael Greaves remained not-out on 33, and Jasen Agard had taken 3 for 10. Guyana Jamaicavs
A release from the SVGCA said Deron Greaves and West Indies fast bowler Obed McCoy will be unavailable for the tournament. The release also stated that players who are currently a part of the Windward Islands Franchise have not been included in the trial. They will, however, be part of the ‘Best vs Best’ series that will take place immediately after the Windward Islands Men’s Tournament. The ‘Best vs Best’ series will be used to determine the final squad that will represent the Franchise in the CWI regional one-day tournament scheduled for later in the year.
In the Windwards versus Barbados match at Park Hill, Windward Islands got to 152 all out in the only innings that was completed. Stephen Pascal got 52, Kirt Murry 43, with Jayden Roberts, 3 for 42 and Tariq O’Neale 3 for 21, turning in leading bowling efforts for Barbados.
Switzerland and Cameron start November 24 card, along with Portugal against Ghana, Uruguay and South Korea and Brazil up against Serbia.Thefour matches on November 25 see Wales and Iran in action, Qatar versus Senegal, Netherlands against Ecuador, completed by the England versus USA classic. Tunisia and Australia play November 26, with Poland and Arabia, France and Denmark, completed by an Argentina versus Mexico encounter.Thenext set of matches show Japan versus Costa Rica: Belgium and Morocco, Croatia and Canada, and Spain playing Germany. When November 28 comes, Cameroon and Serbia battle, followed by a South Korea/Ghana clash after which Brazil and Uruguay in action against Europeans Switzerland and Portugal respectively.AcrossAtlantic clash takes place November 29 when Ecuador plays Senegal while Netherlands take on Qatar at the same time. Later that day, Iran/USA will put political differences aside if only for two hours, while at the same time, Wales and England will be locked in a cross border feud. The pattern continues November 30 with Poland and Argentina locked in battle at the same time as the Saudi Arabia/Mexico fixture. By then, the result of the Tunisia/France and the Denmark against Australia clashes would have beenSouthdetermined.Koreameets Portugal, Ghana plays Uruguay, followed by Serbia versus Switzerland, and Cameroon against Brazil to round off the preliminary round. The Round of 16 opens December 3 and finishes in time for quarterfinal action December 9 and 10. By then, the stakes will have grown with semifinal clashes December 13 and 14. Vincentian football fans will mix their Nine Mornings activities with attention to the third place clash December 17 and the final set for December 18. FIFA has announced changes for the 2026 World Cup which will be staged in 16 cities across Mexico USA and Canada. With 48 teams in that campaign, the extra 16 countries will cherish the opportunity to shine of the World’s biggest football stage. That will be an incentive for Caribbean countries to wend their way into the mix, for that will be part of the CONCACAF network, and nothing should stand in their way. Entry into that circle will not come by wishful thinking. There will have to be deliberate and decisive measures to ensure participation. The Caribbean has shown the ability to match up to their bigger regional counterparts. They have to put the talk aside and prove action. While we prepare for the impending competition, systems must be put in place for that 2026 event. It cannot be veering towards qualifiers that attention shifts to preparing a squad. The objective must be to nurture a squad to get ready for the clashes, and ensure teams are ready for the task.
From Backpage Henry were the Best at Self-Defence, female and malePrimerespectively.Minister Dr. Ralph Gonsalves in his address echoed the need for ongoing training. He noted that the size of the Police Force had doubled in recent times, even though there was not a big increase in the population.Criminals are more ingenious and Police have to match them, the Prime indicated.MinisterHethinks that the new Batch “will do well,” but implored them to “be disciplined, keep your head on, conscientious.”beCommissioner of Police Colin John emphasised the size of the intake and indicated that they “fortunate,”weregiven that 5,000 applicants were received.TheCoP echoed the need for honesty, an attribute also highlighted by Police Chaplain Pastor Adolphus Isaacs, in his SuperintendentAssistantinnovation.of Police Thecla Andrews Thomas of the Training School also addressed the ceremony, and the valedictory address was delivered by Atika Ballantyne. (WKA)
ClassifiedsV THE VINCENTIAN. FRIDAY, AUGUST 26, 2022. 23. Training made me better: Durrant
He agreed that celebration was in order with them having taken the Oath of Office, but he advised that “it is another step.”
The pastor reminded the young men and women who are now entrusted with the responsibility of maintaining law and order and safeguarding the general peace, that abusing their authority should not be the way to fulfil their duty, and posited, “… civilians are not enemies.” He noted that standing for principles can “lead to hardships,” but he encouraged the new batch to “hold your head high.”
Constable Rayshorne Durrant (right) was the top recruit and took home the Baton of Honour and Commissioner’s Trophy.
The Pastor is assured that the 113 men and women who are now added to the Royal SVG Police Force, “are heading for greatness,’ and urged them to “go beyond your comfort zone.”
Some 113 recruits in five squads/batches passed out as having successfully completed training as police officers. (Photos credit: API)
From the North Central
FRIDAY, AUGUST 26, 2022 VOLUME 116, No.34 www.thevincentian.com EC$1.50 Published by The VINCENTIAN Publishing Co. Ltd, St. Vincent and the Grenadines; Printed by the SVG Publishers Inc., Campden Park. AI REAL ESTATE Belvedere 7,379 sq.ft @ $15.00 - $110,685.00 - BB479 Cane Hall 45,128 sq.ft @$9.00 - $406,152.00 - BB161 McCarty Building Lots. - CALL - BB331Questelles 33,151 @$8.00 - $265,000.00 - BB163 (784)- 457-2087/(718)-807-4376 office (784)-493-9431/(784)-533-0431 whatsapp donp@vincysurf.com
RAYSHONE weektheConstabularymembersCommissioner’sHonourandBatch,Outstandingachievement.wassomePassingthreephenomenon.somethingdistinguishedDURRANThimselfasofaCapturingawardsattheOutParadeof113policerecruitsnomeanDurrantwasMostinhistheBestRecruit,tooktheBatonofandTrophy.HewasamongnewofthelocalwhotookOathofOfficelastThursday,August18,duringthe40thPassingOutParadeofPoliceRecruits,atVictoriaPark.
Training made me better: Durrant Female Constable Sueanna Patterson, with three awards to her name, could well be considered to have been the top female recruit.
trainingvowedofthedidDurrantMonellstudent,SecondarySETClerk,Policeyearsdutiesknowledgetraining.withfoundationDurrantcommunityWindwardofByera,laidtheofexcellencehisdedicationtotheHehadpreviousofPolicehavingservedtwoattheGeorgetownStationasaJuniorduringastintasaworker.AformerGeorgetownSchoolDurrant,sonofLewisandMarkbothofByera,ParalegalStudiesatCommunityCollege.Notonlywasheproudhisawardsbuthetocontinuetoenhancehis effectiveness as a police officer and his life generally.Durrant was joined on the awards list by Sueanna Patterson who took the award for being the Best at table.WilliamsSubjectsBestAvanziniMaleBestwentRecruit.andBestDutyTwo,OutstandingTraining,PhysicalwasMostinBatchandBestatPoliceSubjects.KalroyJordonwasatGivingEvidenceMostImprovedBestatDrillstoJellandoJohn,atPhysicalTrainingwastakenbyVictory,whileatMulti-DisciplinesawKeshawnattherewardShonelleBascombe and Kadeem. Cont’d on Page 23
GUIDANCE TO NEW POLICE
PASTOR OFFERS
Pastor porter warned about mingling with law breakers. His message was simply and straightforward,: stay away from slackers and time wasters and manage time wisely, for “good things take time andHeeffort.”emphasised the importance of reaching the top and advanced that “excellence cannot be achieved without learning and applying the principle of deferred gratification.”
Constant improvement is something that Porter recognised as common to every profession and he implored, “Don’t be satisfied to be a constable.
Pastor Gilbert Porter of the New Testament Church Of God Lowmans Hill, presented a list of attributes and actions that should guide the new recruits as they move to fulfil their responsibilities.
byWILLIAM ‘KOJAH’ ANTHONY NEWLY ENLISTEDPolice Officers have a script to guide them as they embark on fulfilling their newly entrusted responsibilities.
Pastor Gilbert Porter, delivering the feature address at the 40th Passing Out Parade of Recruits, August 18, 2022 at Victoria Park, encouraged them to “dream big.”
