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ALYSSA MAHADEO/TORONTO CARIBBEAN Lights, camera, SLAY! The future is now and Afro Culture is taking the world by storm.

This weekend AfroChic Reloaded returned for its seventh year curating Afro-Canadian art, fashion, food, music, and business owners, for the AfroChic Cultural Arts Exhibit, a lifestyle event that draws thousands of Torontonians and international guests each year.

The AfroChic Cultural Arts Exhibit is a colorful and vibrant mosaic of talent in one space. Over seven years in the making, AfroChic has become one of Toronto’s preeminent art exhibitions having featured over 200 up and coming fashion designers, musicians, visual artists, digital artists and spoken word vocalists. AfroChic has attracted thousands of Torontonians and international guests. In 2010 four creative high school students were eager to create a space to highlight the rich culture in the Afro-Canadian community. They brainstormed the concept of AfroChic and established the event AfroChic Cultural Arts Exhibit. What began as

an event focused on the politics and intricacies of black hair, evolved into a larger exhibit, featuring a mosaic of art, music, lifestyle, and fashion.

Along with the exhibit, the AfroChic movement spearheads community development initiatives in an effort to highlight Afro-Canadian arts and culture year-round throughout multiple communities.

Hosted by CBC’s ‘Exhibitionists’ TV show host, Amanda Parris, with DJ Lissa Monet holding down the ones and twos, this year’s AfroChic exhibition took place in the year 3017 where fashion, hair, beauty, technology, and culture was re-imagined and examined through the Black Canadian lens. The AfroChic exhibit was filled with artistic ideation and small business empowerment with a digitized and technological tribute to Toronto’s hottest designers, artists, and young entrepreneurs.

On Saturday, June 10th, the Design Exchange Canada’s only museum

dedicated to the pursuit of design was transformed to highlight and showcase some of Toronto’s incredible talent with every aspect tying back and empowering Afro Culture. Throughout the evening the crowd was captivated by alluring and powerful performances of dance, spoken word and unique and innovative fashion trends.

The main show featured dance performances by Consuelo Herrera, NadS, and Alexandra Legendre alongside powerful spoken word, poetic expressions and lyrical fire courtesy of Britta B, Faduma Mohamed, female rap artist Sydanie and Shi Wisdom. Each woman that took to the stage didn’t hold back showcasing stadium level talent and bursting with that special brand of Black Girl Magic. With every performance the audience couldn’t contain their excitement and the energy levels in the building were off the charts.

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Leanne Prendergast ; Combatting Bullying Through Speech

Written by Kristina Ramcharran Toronto Caribbean News

Leanne Prendergast is no stranger to being in the spotlight. As a motivational speaker who has been featured at WE Day and on a TED Talk, she is a determined and strong young woman with an important message: bullying awareness.

As a young girl, Prendergast came to Canada from England in 2001. Despite living like any other child, when she got to Canada the others knew she was different from them. This prompted others to bully her due to her differences. Although things got difficult for her she said she learned from the experience and wanted to help others.

Prendergast runs programs and workshops to help young girls and their families who are affected by bullying. “It was just a passion to tell my story,” she said of her choice to become a motivational speaker. “I just saw myself as someone who wanted to tell their story.”

This year, Prendergast was a recipient of one of the most prestigious awards in the black Canadian community, the Harry Jerome Awards. She received a leadership award for her excellence in anti-bullying efforts and awareness.

As a child, she was not only bullied by others her age but also adults. After her experiences, she knew something had to be done about bully-

ing.

“I felt ugly, I felt worthless, I was told ‘you weren’t going to be anyone in life’,” said Prendergast on experiences of being bullied as a child.

She also added that the bullying lead her to go into depression. “it definitely took a big toll on me and it just really affected how I would go to school, I didn’t want to go to school. I didn’t want to wake up.”

Her mother came to the rescue with a great way to get her to express her voice, while also being able to help others. “She [mom] came up with a great idea which was to create something that could help other people,” she said on her mom providing her with a journal to note her experiences.

Little did she know that her mother would turn that journal into a book so that she could share her experience with others going through the same dilemma.

Her book was published when she was just fourteen years old. She describes the book as a memoir of her childhood bullying experiences and feels happy that her mom wanted to share her story to help others in the same situation. It served as a way to encourage other young girls to raise their voices.

Prendergast named her organization “Love Our Lives”, where she is currently the co-founder of the operation as the brainchild of the ideas. She said her inspiration for the name of the organization came

from her fascination with the slang acronym LOL, where she changed the meaning of it to reflect something much deeper.

On becoming a motivational speaker, Prendergast still said she can’t believe she has that title to her name. “When I think of motivational speakers I think of people like Les Brown or John Maxwell,” said added.

The purpose of her speaking and the use of her past experiences have catapulted her into achieving one thing she loves most, helping. “I definitely have a passion for people who are in need,” said Prendergast.

And to her, helping girls at a young age is even more crucial. “If we can start being confident at a really young age and understand our self-worth at such a young age, it will grow into womanhood.” She enjoys helping women the most because she wants to see them make the best of themselves.

On her current endeavors, she said: “I’m actually working on my first workshop this year.” The workshop is aimed at helping girls go back to school while tackling important aspects such as problem-solving, healthy eating, self-love and organizational skills.

She also noted that this is just the beginning. “Leanne is always doing what it takes to bring herself to the next level, and help people get to the next level. So expect great things.”

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Jamaica 55 Diaspora Conference Celebrating Independence Growth In Partnerships Jelani Grant

jelani@carib101.com

TC Reporter The Jamaican Canadian Association held the Canadian Launch of the Jamaica 55 Diaspora Conference 2017 hosted by the Consulate General of Jamaica.

This year’s conference is scheduled to take place at the Jamaica Pegasus and Jamaica Conference Centre in Kingston. Though activities surrounding the conference are scheduled from July 22-27, the approximately 1,200 attendees, including 600 members of the Jamaican diaspora, are expected to attend and contribute their opinions while celebrating 55 years of Jamaica’s independence.

The launch, held inside of the Rosetta Room at the Eaton Chelsea Hotel, was filled with Jamaican diaspora and organizations that support Jamaica, including host for the evening Denise Jones. Sitting next to Jones, at the front of the room, were High Commissioner for Jamaica to Canada Janice Miller and Minister of Foreign Affairs

and Foreign Trade Kamina Johnson Smith.

Hon. Smith was the Keynote Speaker for the launch. Consul General of Jamaica in Toronto Lloyd Wilks was in attendance to welcome the audience to the launch and reassert the importance of the annual conferences.

Jamaica National Canada Chief Representative Officer Gerald Johnson was also in attendance for the launch. “Since the inception of our conference, pure lines of communication have been established by the ministry of foreign affairs and foreign trade,” said Johnson.

Johnson also spoke about the numerous milestones and historic records held

by Jamaican people, solidifying the reputation of Jamaica on the global stage, such as Usain Bolt and Violet Brown, a Jamaican woman who was recently confirmed to be the oldest living person on Earth at 117 years old. These accolades stand as examples of the theme for this year’s conference, ‘Partnering for Growth’. Hon. Smith explained during her speech that the idea is meant to acknowledge the importance of working collaboratively to build Jamaica up even further. “The process of strengthening the institutional mechanisms to engage the Diaspora has begun in earnest. A Diaspora Engagement Task Force has been established by the Economic Growth Council with a focus on harnessing the skills, expertise, and knowledge of our Diaspora

worldwide,” she said.

Jamaican Canadian Association President Adaoma Patterson spoke to attendees in support of the upcoming conference. “People associate anything Jamaica with the JCA, so we take that seriously. The JCA looks forward to participating in this year’s conference and more importantly we look forward to playing a role in advancing the recommendations and the initiatives that come out of this year’s conference,” she said.

The Task Force’s members were selected from various Ministries, Departments, and Agencies, as well as Diaspora representatives. Dr. David Panton, CEO of Panton Equity Partners and a well-known Diasporan, was assigned to lead the Task Force. Appointed by Prime Minister of Jamaica Andrew Holness, they would advise the Cabinet on various policies and reforms that would facilitate economic growth. The Task Force is currently pursuing recommended growth initiatives contained in Jamaica’s Economic Growth Council’s Call to Action, such as the establishment of a One-Stop Shop coordinating agency of all the major government agencies to address all Diaspora and investor requests and initiatives.

Jamaica was named among the ten most improved economies for doing business in the world in 2016. In the last year, they added fifteen community access points

that allowed communities to use the Internet at minimal or no cost, for educational and social purposes. Public Wi-Fi networks have been established to facilitate greater and easier access to the Internet to Jamaican citizens who may not have been able to afford Wi-Fi, serving as another example of the steps being taken to achieve a better Jamaica.

The conferences began in 2004, becoming a platform for structured transnational engagement with Jamaicans and persons of Jamaican descent. Every two years the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade holds this conference as an important platform in Jamaica’s strategic effort to meaningfully engage with you, Jamaicans across the globe. The event brings together Jamaicans at home with Jamaicans and persons of Jamaican descent overseas. Over the scheduled time, there will be discussions and those in attendance would get their opportunity to have a say in what happens in Jamaica. Topics discussed throughout the conference may include the Government’s growth agenda, the opportunities in education, health, agriculture, research and innovation and the cultural and creative industries. The Government of Jamaica has identified Diaspora involvement as one of the eight priority areas of the country’s strategic plan towards sustained socio-economic growth.

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Horwath on Important Issues Within the Afro-Caribbean Community Chelsea Owusu

chelsea@carib101.com

TC Reporter On June 4th, Ontario NDP Leader Andrea Horwath was in Brampton to hold a town-hall style meeting with members of the Afro-Caribbean community, to share and discuss important issues.

The event, known as “Salon Talk”, was held at Salon Paradise, a popular Brampton-based salon.

“After so many decades of discussions that have occurred, so little change has happened, and particularly for the black community, we see so little change. In some ways, I think we’ve gone backward,” said Horwath.

The discussion was moderated by respected educator Luther Brown.

“Andrea is a leader that demonstrates her willingness to listen, plan out a common course of action, and do something about it,” said Brown.

Throughout the discussion, members of the community had the opportunity to ask questions about a number of different issues within the AfroCaribbean community. This included common topics such as access to education, access to public resources and services, student debt, healthcare, and jobs.

“I think that part of what we have to face up to and acknowledge and recognize is that systemic racism still exists in the school system,” said Horwath.

“What we don’t have in our education system is a commitment to having a curriculum and an educational experience that is reflective of all of the students in the classroom.”

Many questions were asked about the province’s current housing market that continues to create difficulties for many homeowners and prospective home buyers. “The bills are getting higher and the opportunities are reducing, and folks are really stuck between a rock and a hard place. One of the things that you really need to be able to build

your life is stable, affordable, adequate housing,” said Horwath.

“The NDP has made a strong commitment around affordable housing.

We’ve done so specifically around the one-third cost sharing. We’ve also recognized that we need to start being at the table and working with the federal government as well as municipal governments to increase the available stock.”

One individual raised an important question surrounding the rising costs of tuition in Ontario, and the difficulties for post-secondary graduates to find work in their desired field. “It is a terrible situation in this province where our tuition costs are the highest in the country, and yet the amount of money that the province funds directly to postsecondary is the lowest in the country,” said Horwath.

“As a New Democrat leader, one of the things we have been trying to do is get these issues on the agenda.”

Horwath mentioned that more needs to be done in order to combat antiblack racism that still exists within the community. Horwath believes that if elected in 2018, her party aims to work hard towards eliminating racism and creating better opportunities for the next generation.

“One of the things that did exist was an anti-racism secretary and I sometimes wonder had that been able to continue over these last few decades, would we still be in a situation that we are today? ” said Horwath.

At the beginning of the year, the province banned carding by police, but many believe this new legislation is not enough to put an end to the controversial practice.

The NDP leader also mentioned a few issues that she believes the Liberal government is not providing solutions to.

Horwath also discussed future plans for the NDP and her hopes to create beneficial change in Ontario. “What we don’t need to see is idle acknowledgments and commitments with no real action,” said Horwath.

As the discussion came to an end, Horwath thanked members for participating and hoped that her platform is one that the community can see value in.

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Caribbean Festival Launch - Peeks Toronto Caribbean Carnival Leanne Benn

leanne@carib101.com

TC Reporter As Soca artist Alison Hinds would say, ‘get ready to wine’ Toronto. This year the city will be embracing Toronto’s 50th carnival and 2017 gives us a lot to celebrate, with Canada celebrating 150 years.

What better way to party than by ‘chipping down de road in de hot summer sunshine’ by playing Mas in one of Toronto’s longest-running cultural events. The Toronto Caribbean Carnival has rebranded itself with a new headliner sponsor; Peeks Social. The official name for the festival is now Peeks Toronto Caribbean Carnival 2017.

Executive Vice- President of Peeks Social, Nazreen Ali, expressed her excitement and continued support for one of Toronto’s largest cultural festivals. Peeks is all about sharing experiences and live streams of events all around the world, similar to the Toronto Caribbean Carnival and the diversity and culture of the various people across the Caribbean coming together in one city to celebrate.

One of the many partners’ of the Toronto Caribbean Carnival, The Ontario Science Centre has sponsored the Innovation in Mas award for the seventh consecutive year. This award dis-

plays the science behind some of the elaborate and beautiful costumes that different bands showcase on the day of the grand parade.

Dr. Maurice Bitran, CEO and Chief Science Officer at the Ontario Science Centre remarked, “Science is everywhere. The innovation and engineering that goes into the Caribbean carnival costumes is astounding. It is a true intersection of art and science.” Many band designers, such as Whitfield Balasco, who has been present since the start of the Toronto Caribbean Carnival, have a chance this year to showcase some of their hard work and colorful themes in the streets of Toronto. Some bands to look out for include, Carnival Nationz, Louis Saldenah, Toronto Revellers, Venom Carnival, SunLime Canada, Fantazia Carnival and Tribal Carnival among others.

There are some key changes taking place in this year’s carnival celebration. Along with the change of the major sponsor, this festival is the last remaining centennial project and because of this, new events are being added.

There is now a Junior Carnival King and Queen showcase for the younger carnival participants to display their elaborate costumes, and this event will be held on July 16 at Woodbine Centre, ahead of the regular Junior Carnival Parade held on July 22 in Scarborough.

Another new event will be a special lighting ceremony at the CN Tower on August 1st paying homage to the roots of Carnival in various island countries, which relates to the emancipation of enslaved Africans in North America and the Caribbean. The colors displayed on the CN tower will embody the spirit of carnival, which is the symbolic representation of freedom and celebration. The grand parade will be held this year on August

5th and this is the main highlight of carnival season in Toronto. The parade route will be reversed along the Lakeshore in order to combat stormers, as people should respect the Mas’ costumed bands and revelers. This year, the Toronto Caribbean Carnival welcomes back Grace Foods as one of their sponsors, ensuring delicious Caribbean meals along the way.

The Toronto Caribbean Carnival stretches for approximately four weeks with activities starting on July 7 extending to the day after the grand parade on August 6th where there will be an event called ‘We Jamming Still’ featuring carnival music and performances to wrap up the carnival excitement. This event will be held tentatively at Centre Island.

The City of Toronto will also expect an influx of tourists from the United States as well as various parts of the Caribbean. The Honorable Minister of Tourism, Culture and Sport, Eleanor McMahon, was a key speaker at the media launch for the Caribbean Festival on June 1st at the Ontario Science Centre, and she remarked that the City of Toronto and all caucuses are grateful for the culture and influence of the Caribbean Carnival over the years. The festival not only encourages the growth of the economy but it also showcases a positive vibe for the community and soul.

Be sure to stay tuned to all the wonderful and exciting Carnival updates and activates and look out for the Face of the Festival 2017, Ms. Rhianna Campbell and be sure to check out live coverage of the grand parade with Patricia Jaggernauth on CP24 Toronto’s Breaking News. For information on the Peeks Toronto Caribbean Carnival and to plan your activities, check out torontocaribbeancarnival. com.

P.A.C.E Celebrates 30 years of Enhancing Childhood Education with Annual Strawberry Social Kabrena Robinson

kabrena@carib101.com

TC Reporter In most countries, early childhood education is highly regarded as an integral building block for the cultivation of young minds. With early basic training in reading, writing, and arithmetic, students gain literacy skills that will propel them to higher education but for some, this necessity is limited.

The Project for the Advancement of Childhood Education (PACE), aims to solve this dilemma by fostering the development of early childhood schooling in Jamaica and Canada for children between the ages of three to five in situations of racial, cultural or economic disadvantage.

To celebrate thirty years of steady growth, PACE Canada hosted their annual Strawberry Social, an occasion dedicated to the cause of helping young children succeed.

The event held in the ballroom of the Delta Toronto East Hotel on Sunday, June 4th was an afternoon of amusement and splendor.

The program included many distinguished guests and speakers such as Her Excellency, Janice Miller, High Commissioner for Jamaica to Canada, Hon. Mitzie Hunter,

Minister of Education for Ontario, Hon. Ruel Reid, Minister of Education, Youth and Information for Jamaica and the Hon. Olivia Grange, Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sports for Jamaica.

Itah Sadu, an award-winning author and storyteller conducted the program of events which featured live performances from Caribbean folk group “The Heritage Singers”. The group kickstarted the luncheon with a medley of popular Jamaican folk songs followed by a closing performance by Karen Durrant the notable Tina Turner impersonator.

Throughout the merriment, the charitable goal of the gathering was not neglected.

Various artworks done by students were on sale, along with the silent auctioning of various novelty items including an autographed T-shirt signed by Jamaican sprint legend Usain Bolt sold for $550 CDN. PACE organizers expressed that they were very pleased with the turnout and contributions made to the worthy cause of providing and improving educational facilities for young children in need.

“Thirty years is a very significant milestone for us and having so many people come out to I think our biggest Strawberry Social yet, really shows how important what we are doing is and how appreciative people are,” said Diana Burke a former president of PACE and Chair of the Adopt-A-School Program.

The organization formed in 1987 by Dr. Mavis Burke, was a response to former Prime Minister of Jamaica Edward Seaga’s call to assist community-based preschools in Jamaica. Since its thirty thriving years in op-

eration, PACE has adopted over three hundred out of the two thousand plus early childhood institutions in Jamaica, assisting them by providing adequate resources and technology needed to enhance education in mostly impoverished small communities. PACE has also been an active advocate for childhood education in Ontario. Currently, the organization awards annual bursaries to students in the Early Childhood Education program at George Brown College.

Burke added that PACE will be working closely with the Jamaican government to achieve their goal of ensuring that all early childhood institutions in Jamaica are certified and well equipped with the essential tools for learning. They also hope to make an addition of thirty new schools to their program this year. Burke says that she hopes the PACE Strawberry Social will inspire more people to donate to the cause and acknowledge the necessity of childhood education within their families.

Olivia Grange, Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sports for Jamaica expressed that it is important for the Jamaican government to continue with fostering a relationship with PACE and members of the Jamaican diaspora in Canada.

“It is in the interest of Jamaica as a developing country to benefit from the support of its diaspora and early childhood education is a very critical and important part of our development,” she said in an interview. “It is very important for this relationship and partnership to be nurtured and to be strengthened going forward.”

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Afrochic Re-Imagines The Future Of Afro Culture Trends Alyssa Mahadeo

alyssa@carib101.com

TC Reporter Continued From Page 1 -- The crowd was treated to a live painting session by artist Camille Lauren while perusing the artistic creations of local artists Danilo Deluxo, Amethyst, Komi Olaf, Kofi Frempong, Benny Bing, Around the room, there were featured vendors, artists, and innovative creators with various exhibits and businesses tailored aiding the Afro-diasporic community creating safe spaces and outlets that enable them to address the ongoing conversations, and discover solutions that will help future generations expand and thrive.

In keeping with the theme of cultural arts and avant-garde AfroFuturism, AfroChic was proud to host the beautiful, daring, cutting-edge chic fashion designs of Omi Woods, Chinedesign, Ofuure, and CE Clothier. Each designer brought their own style and unique flair to the designs debuted on the catwalk featuring models of all shapes, sizes. The vibrantly printed fabrics and inventive collaborations of both traditional and chic were refreshing and practical for formal, every day and summertime wear.

To wrap up the evening AfroChic was proud to host Grammy nominated artist Jidenna a Nigerian-born American R&B singer hailed for his sharp fashion style and hit latest single ‘Bambi’. Jiden-

na’s cultural recognition of his Nigerian heritage speaks directly to the values and vision of AfroChic’s movement.

The audience literally could not contain their excitement as Jidenna joined AfroChic host Amanda Parris in a one on one candid interview where he shared his love for Toronto, his lyrical writing process, and hopes for future collaborations.

“Everyone knows Toronto as a multicultural city it always feels like they are one of the few cities that are what they preach.” Jidenna shared. “Everything I do in my career is part of my 100 year plan, and as many of the people here know it’s going to take a while to change the way people in Africa and other countries where most people in this room’s parents come from think we can’t live in the dark ages anymore.”

AfroChic Cultural Arts Exhibit is an all-ages and all-inclusive event, a staple in Toronto, committed to creating an open and safe platform to exhibit the expressions of underrepresented people.

It was a sold-out event and for everyone that came out, they were able to enjoy a novelty opportunity to see and take part in an exhibit that has seen over 2,000 patrons from various diverse backgrounds and experiences over the course of five years. It is a tribute to the future of the millennial and the “marketplace” through a savvy tech presentation.

AfroChic 2017 was made possible through partnerships with Design Exchange, CBC Arts, Big Brother & Big Sister Club Canada, Women’s Health in Women’s Health, Essence Magazine, Mixed Chicks Hair Products.

AfroChic aims to continue creating transformative spaces of multi-layered experiences of Black arts and culture in Canada through its annual showcase: to learn more visit www.afrochic.ca.

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Marcia Scores Third Highest

TRINIDAD -- A bat and ball together cost $1.10. The bat costs $1.00 more than the ball. How much does the ball cost?

This is not a question from a primary school test but one of the questions in section A of the 2017 Judicial and Legal Service Commission (JLSC) examination administered on January 12 this year and which formed the basis for elevation of five people, including former chief magistrate Marcia Ayers-Caesar, to the High Court.

The question was one of three in section A of the exam under the heading ‘Numerical Analysis’. Candidates were “reminded of the need to use proper language, correct spelling, standard grammar and orderly, legible and neat presentation” of their work.

The one-hour exam was part of what had been described by Chief Justice Ivor Archie as a “robust selection process by the Judicial and Legal Service Commission.”

Of the five people who went through the process, Ayers-Caesar scored the third highest mark of 164.92. Jacqueline Wilson scored the highest mark of 175.53 while Kathy-Ann Waterman was next with 171.34. Kevin Ramcharan 158.90 and Avason Quinlan-Williams (155.49), wife of acting Police Commissioner Stephen Williams, were fourth and fifth respectively.

Ramcharan, Quinlan-Williams, Wilson and Waterman have all since been elevated to the High Court.

Other questions in Section A were: If it takes five machines five minutes to make five pipes, how long would it take 100 machines to make 100 pipes? While the second question was: In a lake there is a patch of lily flowers. Every day the patch doubles in size. If it takes 48 days for the patch to cover the entire lake, how long would it take for the patch to cover half the lake?

Section B of the exam, under the heading ‘General Knowledge’, asked

about the Brexit Vote and the requirement of the UK government to give notice under Article 50 of the Treaty to withdraw from the European Union. An action was instituted seeking an order to prevent the government from giving notice under article 50.

Applicants were asked whether they read the case in question, what was the main legal issue raised by the Secretary of State and what was the decision of the court.

The third section of the exam was titled Case Study. Applicants were asked to determine a case involving a 42-yearold salesman who instituted proceedings against a woman whom he met outside KFC in Arima and whom he offered a ride home. Based on their conversation he offered her $25,000 to complete her home which was under construction. He alleged that she refused to repay the loan when the building was completed.

Applicants were asked to study the details of the case and make their findings of fact and state the reasons for their conclusion.

The objective, according to the test document, was to observe their “clarity of expression, analytical powers and assessment of the evidence in arriving at their decision.”

The details of the judicial examination were released by the Judiciary in compliance with an application under Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) from United National Congress Senator Wayne Sturge.

Sturge had written to the Judiciary under the (FOIA) to get a copy of the examination for individuals who applied for the position of Puisne Judge, information on who set the examination, the names of applicants who wrote the examination and a list of the marks awarded to each person who wrote the examination by each member of the commission.

The details of the test were sent to

Sturge’s attorney, Gerald Ramdeen, by attorney for the JLSC, Ian Roach, by letter dated June 8, 2017.

The JLSC, through Roach, said the information relating to the scores of the successful judges was being released under Section 3 of the FOIA, and cannot now reasonably claim that their names and examination scores constitute personal information.

Ramdeen said the test “shows that the body of persons who are constitutionally tasked with advising His Excellency (Anthony Carmona) as to the suitability of persons for appointment as judges of the Supreme Court are prepared in the discharge of their function to copy questions from the internet and use that as the examination for persons who have applied for such positions.

“It clearly demonstrates a lack of constitutional responsibility to the people of this country.”

The exam was set by CJ Archie in his capacity as JLSC chairman, members Justices Roger Hamel-Smith, Humphrey Stollmeyer and the acting chairperson of the Public Service Commission Parvatee Anmolsingh-Mahabir, who also marked the examination.

However, the Judiciary has refused to reveal information relating to applicants who failed to make the cut to sit on the bench, saying it needed to protect such applicants “from reputational damage and any slur from not being selected, which may cause embarrassment and affect his or her standing among colleagues and even clients.”

HOW THEY SCORED Jacqueline Wilson—175.53 marks Kathy-Ann Waterman—171.34 Marcia Ayers-Caesar—164.92 Kevin Ramcharan—158.90 Avason Quinlan-Williams—155.49 - Trinidad Guardian

Caricom Clampdown on Returning Isis Fighters TRINIDAD -- A co-ordinated Caricom clampdown concerning returning Foreign Terrorist Fighters (FTFs)— including targeting their assets— is in the works.

In the next three weeks, Caricom leaders will move to finalise plans for a Caricom arrest warrant regarding FTFs and sharing of recovered assets, as well as regional anti-terrorism legislation. The latter will be based on T&T’s proposed anti-terrorism legislation.

The matters are proposed for signature at Caricom’s upcoming July summit in Grenada. Prime Minister Keith Rowley chairs Caricom’s Security Committee.

Caricom Secretary General Irwin La Roque and National Security Minister Edmund Dillon spoke about the developments Monday at a Caricom Counter-Terrorism Strategy conference.

Stakeholders all stressed the need for an urgent Caribbean anti-terrorism thrust.

“The question for the region (on terrorism) isn’t a matter of ‘if’ but ‘when’,” Dillon warned.

IMPACS executive director Francis Forbes said Impacs and the US are tracking “several hundred” from the Caribbean and South American who’ve gone to the Islamic State (Isis) terror network.

Forbes said 200-plus Caricom nationals have travelled to Isis territories— fighters and families—and 130 are being tracked as alleged FTFs. Exact means of

recruitment wasn’t clear, but all belonged to close personal networks.

Several returning FTFs are being actively monitored by regional law enforcement agencies, he added.

Monday’s conference at the Hyatt, hosted by Caricom’s Implementation Agency for Crime and Security (IMPACS), involved Caricom stakeholders plus experts from the US State Department, Interpol and Europe.

Dillon said main security concerns for the region posed by terrorism include the FTF phenomena - persons travelling from this region to regions of conflict, and their subsequent return.

Also at issue is the increasing influence of radical clerics and radicalised Isis sympathisers in Caricom states, the growing volume/accessibility of terrorist group propaganda on-line and via peer-to-peer networks; and the potential exploitation of the banking system to fund terrorist networks.

Forbes noted calls had been made

by Caribbean -born FTFS (in Isis’ Dabiq magazine) for hometurf attacks. He said returning FTFs hold battlefield expertise and the potential for “lone wolf” attack and can spread radicalisation. He also noted the “push” such influence can have on transnational crime.

La Rocque, who said no country was immune to terrorism, added Caricom’s July summit will discuss the draft plan for

the region concerning a Caricom arrest warrant and sharing of recovered assets of FTFs. “Our region can’t afford complacency - one act of terrorism in one state will resonate and have implications across the region,” La Roque added.

Dillon said, “The development of Caricom’s Counter terrorism Strategy, as a road map identifying how the region should address the issue, isn’t only timely but crucial for its survival.”

“In Caricom’s (2013) Crime and Security Strategy, terrorism and attacks on critical infrastructure were identified as Tier Three risks - significant, potential risks. With the progressive nature of attacks by groups like Isis and ‘lone wolf’ supporters overseas recently, the risk of terrorism has become far more evident in 2017.”

Dillon added, “Caricom countries must seek to criminalise and penalise acts of terrorism by nationals and non-nationals in a coordinated manner and regional anti-terrorism legislation must be equally stringent and consistent.”

“As such, the Caricom Model AntiTerrorism Bill and the proposed Agreement on the Return (of FTFs) and/or sharing of Recovered Assets are important tools which the region should seek to finalise as a matter of urgency. These are proposed to be opened for signature at Caricom leaders’ upcoming meeting.”

- Trinidad Guardian

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Trinidad PM Condemns Attack TRINIDAD -- Prime Minister Dr Keith night, Archbishop Joseph Harris said: country today there are a few parents who Rowley has condemned in the strongest terms Monday’s attack on Fr Clyde Harvey, saying “there are limits beneath which the human form should not sink.”

Although Harvey could not be reached Monday, Fr Harold Imamshah assured the T&T Guardian last evening that he was “unharmed and at peace.”

Parishioners insist that the bandits, who put a gun to Harvey, tied him up and then ransacked the presbytery, were “not from the area.”

One parishioner said the bandits first went “to the church and when they did not get anything, as they were walking out they saw Fr Harvey leaving the presbytery when they attacked him.”

Although he was said to be “shaken” by the incident, Harvey is reported to have still attended the seminar at Mt St Benedict, where he was due to make a presentation on the Apostolic Letter of Pope Francis dealing with Love in the Family.

In an interview with CNC3 last

“Trinidad and Tobago is going through a bad patch and this experience means that the church is really beginning to share in the sufferings of the people that they serve and that is good. Not that it is a good thing that Fr Harvey was robbed, but I’m saying that sharing in the pain and suffering of the people you serve is always a good thing.”

But Prime Minister Rowley condemned the incident, saying “the attack on Father Clyde Harvey by able-bodied, guntoting men sadly represents the worst that exists within our communities. Notwithstanding what difficulties one may be facing in life there are limits beneath which the human form should not sink.”

Unfortunately, he said there are people who have chosen criminal conduct “as a way of life and such persons, regardless of their circumstances, should be condemned in the strongest terms, as I so do now.”

He said the “miscreants have parents and I hope that somewhere in this

are hanging their heads in shame as they reflect in private as to what more they might have done to prevent any of our citizens from behaving in this despicable way.”

Laventille West MP and Public Utilities Minister Fitzgerald Hinds meanwhile said the bandits “had touched a son of God,” and he warned them that the “thousand dollars which they stole will serve no purpose, it will not bring any benefit to them.”

Facebook users also reacted angrily to the attack on the renowned priest.

“Imagine that! We reach and a priest like him who on the ground working with the same bandits, did they know he would be there? Did someone give them a tip off? Wicked! and evil but note carefully they would steal until they die, they blight themselves and their children if they don’t change their evil ways,” one user commented.

- Trinidad Guardian

Boy, 9, Claims he Was Beaten With PVC by Teacher TRINIDAD -- Romone Boodoo, a nineyear old second year student of Rousillac Hindu Primary, had his world turned upside down when a teacher at the school beat him with a piece of PVC pipe.

Boodoo, of Matterson Street, La Brea, was hit twice on each shoulder by a female teacher because he left his desk and went to retrieve his pencil from a boy who had taken it.

His parents claimed he was hit so hard a medical report from the La Brea Health Centre described the damage as “soft tissue injury.”

The parents intend to take the matter to court and a report was already sent to the Ministry of Education which is looking into. Other sources said parents have been complaining about the aggressive attitude of the teacher who reportedly pulled another small child by the hair last week.

“She had that piece of PVC as a prop in the classroom but would use it for beating. Other children said they got licks with it.”

Boodoo’s distraught mother,

Denecia Boodoo, said her son came through the door of their home on May 25 crying and saying he had a bad day.

“He told me what happened and when I saw his shoulders they were swollen badly.”

She said through the school, a social worker and a school supervisor got involved in the matter.

“They talked to my son and other children in the class and found out Romone was not aggressive or anything when he went to get his pencil. In fact, the other children said he was crying because the boy did not want to give it to him at first.”

Denecia said she took photographs of her child’s injury, reported the matter to the La Brea Police Station that same afternoon and the following morning took him to the La Brea Health Centre.

Denecia said Romone is so traumatised by the incident that he no longer wants to go to school. “He is scared of the teacher and is very uncomfortable in the school. He is very discouraged right now about school. He used to be so excited.”

Romone’s little world changed when the principal, upon request by his father, Roger Boodoo, transferred him to the Standard One class.

Denecia said Romone misses his friends from his class and has to wait until recess and lunch time to see them.

There are more changes coming for him. His parents have already gotten him transferred to Vance River RC in La Brea. “This school told me I could bring Romone even now but he has test projects to finish at Rousillac Hindu.”

Denecia said she and her husband intend to take legal action against the teacher. “We are not looking for compensation or anything. We don’t need that. We just want justice.

“We have nothing against the school itself either. We just want to deal with the teacher on an individual level.”

School officials said they were unable to comment but sources there told the T&T Guardian reports on the matter are already with the Education Ministry.

- Trinidad Guardian

Ex-CCJ Judge Heads Body to Review Process TRINIDAD -- The committee appointed by the Law Association to make recommendations for a new system for the appointment of judges will not consider the ongoing fiasco over the short-lived appointment of former chief magistrate Marcia Ayers-Caesar.

The association’s president Douglas Mendes, SC, repeatedly made the statement while being quizzed by reporters following a press conference announcing the appointment of the seven-member committee at its office in Port-of-Spain Monday.

While Mendes acknowledged that the association’s council had decided to form the committee after reports of the Ayers-Caesar’s controversial appointment and subsequent resignation, he said the issue was not within its remit.

“I have made it clear that the committee is anxious to let the public know that it is assessing the system of appoint-

ments and not about the events of the past six weeks,” Mendes said.

According to its term of reference, the committee is to “examine the constitutional and other arrangements pertaining to the selection and appointment of judges of the High Court and Court of Appeal and to make recommendations, including changes to the Constitution, current practices, procedures and selection criteria, with a view to ensuring due process, transparency and accountability whilst maintaining the dignity of judicial officers and the independence of the Judiciary”.

The members of the committee are former Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ) judge Desiree Bernard (chair), the association’s vice president Rajiv Persad, veteran trade unionist David Abdulah, economist Terrence Farrell, university lecturer Tracy Robinson and attorneys Rishi Dass and Vanessa Gopaul.

Speaking briefly after Monday’s ceremony, Bernard said she felt obligated to participate due to her lengthy judicial career in Guyana and the Caribbean.

“I think once you can you should do everything possible to uphold the dignity of the Judiciary,” Bernard said.

She said while she and the members were eager to start working, they already believe the process may take more time than the three months envisioned by the association. She said the committee will also be holding public consultations on the issue.

“The average man on the street does not know how the Judiciary operates and does not understand how much work going into it. We hope to meet with the public so that they can be more appreciative of the work of the Judiciary,” Bernard said.

- Trinidad Guardian

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Retrieve Residents Promised Assistance to Rebuild Storm-Hit Homes GUYANA -- Minister of State, Joseph Harmon on Sunday visited the storm-hit village of Retrieve and the flooded community of Coomacka, Upper DemeraraBerbice (Region 10), where he met with the affected residents and assured them of government’s support, which will range from the restoration of livelihoods through the provision of seeds and other supplies to assist in their rebuilding efforts.

Minister Harmon, who first stopped at Retrieve Village, said that the government has been briefed on the plight of the residents and is committed to bringing relief to them. As such, he said that the Civil Defence Commission (CDC), which is responsible for the coordination of disaster relief efforts, will be working with the regional administration to assist the affected communities. “We will work through the CDC to ensure that we give you as much help as we can. We will work with the region and the individuals to make sure that you resume a certain level of comfort in the shortest possible time.

These [floods] and other weather patterns are a clear indication that we are facing the effects of climate change and if climate change was just a concept to some people, it is now a reality to you because you have seen it and what is happening and can happen and so we are working to ensure that when things happen in our communities, that we can respond to it,” Minister Harmon said.

The minister praised the residents for their efforts in assisting each other during their time of discomfort noting that this is the spirit which is needed as the country continues to experience flooding in various regions due to the heavy rainfalls and overtopping of rivers. “I want to commend the community spirit of the residents here.

I have been noticing that when we have disasters like these, that the residents and community come out and assist and that is a very good spirit for us here in this country. We have had problems with Regions 7 and 8 and persons came from all over the country to make contributions,” he said.

Meanwhile, Director General of the CDC, Colonel (ret’d) Chabilall Ramsarup noted that the Commission is working around the clock to bring relief to residents in all the affected regions and will too, work with the Regional administration and residents of Upper an er D emer em erar araa Be Berb rbic icee Demerara-Berbice

to ensure that some amount of normalcy is restored at the soonest possible time. “This is not the only region affected. We have had flooding recently in Regions 7 and 8, which affected more than 350 persons.

We have had flooding in Region 2 and the entire coastland can be flooded if the rain continues to fall. So we are trying to help all over,” he said.

The Director General handed over a quantity of seeds and other agricultural implements such as shovels, cutlasses, hoes and rakes to the residents, which he said can help them to make a new start while Minister Harmon handed over several boxes of clothing. The Regional administration, in collaboration with the Commission, is making food hampers, blankets and other necessities available to the affected residents. Member of the Parliament with responsibility for Region 10, Mr. Jermaine Figuiera, in his brief remarks, said that the Government’s prompt response is a clear indication that it is paying attention to the wellbeing of the citizens, regardless of their location and this must be commended.

More importantly however, he said that the communities must continue to work with each other and for each other so that they can soon overcome the setbacks created by the storm. “We must work together to combat these situations and so it is important that we understand that communities must work together. I can assure that you have a friend in the Government and the local administration, but we cannot do it by ourselves so we must work as a community so that we can all contribute to solving the problems affecting us,” he said.

Over at Coomacka, Minister Harmon during his meeting with the residents, said that he wanted to take a first-hand look at the situation to determine for himself what were the damage and needs in the area and to assure them that the Government is actively pursuing relief solutions.

In May, the Government deployed a team of engineers and other experts from various agencies to the village to conduct a site visit to explore several short, medium and long-term solutions, including the construction of a new main access bridge and the desilting of the Demerara River.

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the impassable roads and frequent flooding, which occurs during the rainy season due to intense erosion in the remote farming community.

Stemming from that site visit, the engineers and other experts had decided that a new drainage system needs to be developed to stop the erosion and shifting of sand into the Demerara River. A new bridge will also have to be built for the village and sections of the village, where mining once took place, have to be reforested. This plan of action has been drafted and Minister Harmon assured the residents that he will soon have discussions with the Minister of Finance to see how much can be accomplished.

“I am visiting to have a firsthand look for myself because the CDC is a commission, which I coordinate and the interagency task force that came up here to look at the situation, they have made some recommendations as to how we are going to deal with the matter here and they have given me [a plan in three phases]. We now have to see how best we can address the situation here. I will represent your case very strongly about what is taking place here,” he said.

Councillor of the area, Mr. Dexter Harding, in an invited comment, said that the Minister’s visit is timely as he would have gotten a personal look at the villagers’ plight. He, however, noted that the residents are cognisant of the Government’s efforts and are grateful that it is working to bring relief. “I must commend the Minister. We have been working through the region with the various Ministries to see how we can appease the situation because when the water overtops, it goes straight through the homes, it destroys the livestock and everything else. The entire community is usually affected so it’s about 148 homes being affected.

We have been pushing to see that we have certain things put in place and CDC and the other Ministries were recently in the community to look at the situation and so we know that they are working,” he said. Before leaving, Minister Harmon took the opportunity to visit the community of Victory Valley, where he donated a quantity of sports gear to the young people in the area to keep them meaningfully occupied.

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Driver Flees After Lorry With a Crane Ends up in Drain GUYANA -- While driving south along Mandela Avenue, the driver of a motor lorry with the license plate GEE 7682, lost control of the vehicle and plunged into the drain at the junction of Mandela and Homestretch Avenues.

An eyewitness related to the Guyana Chronicle that at around 11:00 hours on June 12, two trucks were travelling south along Mandela Avenue, one carrying “tonne bags of rice” and the other with a crane affixed on it.

While vehicles would usually slow sl ow down dow ownn at the the h jjunction unction of Mandela and

Homestretch Avenues, the eyewitness related that the lorry with the crane showed no sign of slowing down and would have collided with the other truck.

According to this eyewitness however, the truck driver swerved left to avoid colliding with the other truck but collided with the rails of a nearby bridge and a traffic light, before losing control.

The front of the lorry plunged into the drain.

“After he [the driver] come out [of the drain], he flagged down a yellow car [a [ taxi]] and ggot ot away, y, the ey eyew ewit itne ness ss away,” eyewitness

said and noted that the porter who was accompanying the driver also fled the scene after.

Police, who were at the scene when the Guyana Chronicle arrived, confirmed (based on their reports) that the driver had indeed fled the scene before they arrived and the porter fled after.

On the motor lorry, the name M. Arjune with an address of 140 Lusignan Pasture was inscribed.

- Guyana Chronicle

Five Held for Carton Box of Ganja GUYANA -- Five persons have been arrested after police found a small carton box filled with Marijuana on the Aurora Public Road, Essequibo Coast Monday morning.

In a statement police said ranks acting on

information stopped and searched a hire car about 08:00hrs Monday on the Aurora Public Road, Essequibo Coast, during which they found a carton box containing 25 taped parcels of cannabis with a total weight of 12.3 kilograms. Five persons

inclusive of the driver and a female have been taken into custody and are assisting with the investigation.

- Guyana Chronicle

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Rafters Angry With TPDCo JAMAICA -- There is growing tension among rafters operating at Rio Grande in Portland, who say they are being “short-changed” by the Tourism Product Development Company (TPDCo), operators of Rafter’s Rest in St Margaret’s Bay. The men, most of whom have been operating for more than a decade on the river, are of the view that TPDCo has not been marketing the attraction as much as it should.

According to them, the contractual arrangement between the two parties stipulates that TPDCo is to attract customers who the rafters would then take on a three-hour tour along the river.

An employee at the attraction, who asked not to be named, told the Jamaica Observer that the issue developed because the men, licensed and employed by TPDCo, had gone rogue and were “undermining” the business.

“You can’t employ to company and a do your own thing. You a take the customers them for yourself; that is wrong! When you do that the company loses,” the worker said.

But the group of men rebutted this claim, suggesting that it is a case of the end justifying the means.

“We a look business fi we self. The company naah look nuh business fi you, so you affi go look it for yourself. Nuh suh it go? Dem naah market the business,” Antonio Pearson, who has been operating there for 27 years, said.

His colleague, Waldermar Pryce, ques-

tioned: “You ever one day turn on your radio or TV and hear or see Rio Grande tour, or you ever one day see one ad inna di paper?”

The men insisted that it would be “unfair” to seek out business for themselves and then allow TPDCo to benefit from it. They explained that prior to TPDCo they were under the management of the Jamaica Tourist Board, a period they said was fruitful and mutually beneficial.

“When tourist board did have it, tourist board go and look business and deal with di rafting. Now they (TPDCo) don’t do that. We affi see you people passing and ask, ‘Rafting?’ and we stop and introduce you to the business,” Lancelott McFarlene, who boasts 50 years’ experience, told the Observer last Wednesday.

Calls to TPDCo for an official comment went unanswered on Friday.

The men explained that there is a standard cost for visitors, which is not subject to change. They argued that there was no room for flexibility and said that this, too, is killing business.

“Dem have a price ‘round there, right?

It fair for you to come all the way here and can’t pay the full price because you only need an hour or an hour and a half and can’t get it? Member, you can’t know di price because dem naah market di thing.

“So if you have di time can spend an hour or lesser money than dem a charge you, we naah turn you back,” Pryce said.

Foreigners are required to pay US$90 while Jamaicans are asked to pay US$75, the men informed.

“If you can afford $5,000 (US$38) we should refuse that when no business nuh come fi di whole day? So dem (TPDCo) seh ‘no’, what we’re doing is illegal. How that fi illegal when a man can’t afford the full price and you mek him pay for what him can afford?” Pryce continued.

Added to that, the group said some captains were adding to their distress by putting friends first.

“If you nuh look your trip you will dead fi hungry because you will deh here fi a month and nuh get nothing, while a man a go six or seven times. Dem don’t fair up at the office. We have a big problem and this has been going on for years, and nobody naah look pon we,” another rafter, Granville Hill, said.

The men are paid per tour and are given $4,200 (approximately US$32) out of the standard costs. They explained that on a “good day” they get two tours, but were quick to point out that they sometimes go for long periods, up to six weeks, without getting a single tour.

“It’s bad management. There is no catering to the business. You see how down there (office) run down?” McFarlene said, his colleague Pryce adding, “It’s a corrupt system.”

- Jamaica Observer

Did Former Contractor General Christie Hurt More Than Help Jamaica?

JAMAICA -- An independent and reasonably objective assessment of the impact of former Contractor General Greg Christie on corruption in Jamaica is sorely needed, as he continues to seek to crown himself in a glory which seems to exist only in his mind.

Regrettably, Christie’s two-part response to the Director of Public Prosecutions Paula Llewellyn in last week’s Jamaica Observer failed to bring light to the important discussion on reducing corruption in Jamaica.

But it demonstrated clearly two critical things that show why he failed to have the desired impact on corruption and why there is at least the perception — even among foreign entities supporting him — that his cases referred to the DPP were corruption cases.

Christie’s approach to this job as contractor general doomed him to failure even before he began. In his own words in a February 8, 2010 news release, which he rehashed last week, he said the following: “…There will always be transgressors who must be forced into compliance. And the way to do that is to send a strong, unequivocal, and unmistakable signal that no matter who you are, what your station in life is, or how minor your transgressions may be, if you violate the criminal laws of our country, you will pay. That was the signal which was sent by the OCG’s zero-tolerance policy.”

His dogged approach was welcomed

by Jamaicans who were tired of corruption which was like a cancer eating away at the country’s prospects for economic growth and good governance. But that popularity soon went to his head and he forgot that the standards which he was applying to Jamaica did not work even in the much better-resourced Canada, from which he had returned to take up the job.

Christie threw out the baby with the bath water. The first thing he did was to subject the people he was investigating to the court of public opinion, long before he had presented conclusive evidence of their alleged wrong doing, by releasing his initial reports to the media.

So, even when they were later exonerated, the damage was already done and hard-won reputations were destroyed forever.

The most famous example, among others, was Richard Azan, the MP who overzealously facilitated the building of shops for Christiana vendors who used to sell in dreadful conditions on the roadside. Azan did not follow the letter of the law. For that he had to resign.

But it turned out that he had not done anything corrupt. Fortunately for him and the people he served, he was able to return to his job. Others were not so lucky.

Another ridiculous example is that of Danville Walker (currently managing director of the Observer), who missed a deadline by six days to supply information the OCG requested in his matter while he was commissioner of Customs.

Christie would have the label criminal slapped all over this matter because, as he said, “…no matter…how minor your transgressions may be, if you violate the criminal laws of our country, you will pay”.

If the punishment is to fit the crime, it cannot be that one must hug up the label of criminality for the rest of one’s life for missing a deadline by a mere six days. Otherwise, for a traffic ticket one should languish in jail to suit Christie. This level of extremism does not work anywhere.

The fight against corruption, especially that so long embedded in the Jamaican society, demands a smart, practical, intelligencedriven approach that wins friends rather than makes enemies of innocent people. The Ggestapo belongs to the Hitler era.

To the point that the cases referred by the OCG under Christie to the DPP were being seen as “corruption” cases by even eminent people like Dr Damien King and Dr Trevor Munroe, it’s all Christie’s fault. It is to be noted that Dr King has apologised for “mischaracterising” the OCG’s words. Christie used “criminal” instead of “corruption”. How they split hairs!

But it is not only locals who think he was talking about corruption. He quotes the US State Department’s 2017 International Narcotics Control Strategy Report (INCSRs); the United States Government perception of Jamaica’s corruption problem, and the performance of the Office of the DPP in its 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, and 2016 INCSRs; and the Organisation of American States 2014 Mechanism for the Implementation of the Inter-American Convention against Corruption report on Jamaica.

Interestingly, all of these entities describe the cases referred by the OCG to the DPP as “corruption” cases. Anxious to show how credible their reports are, Christie described them as “eminent and independent third-party external agencies”. Indeed, all they did was to cast their reports in the image of the OCG’s.

Here’s what Christie said in his response to DPP Llewellyn: “…I will make reference to only two of the referenced agencies, and their comments.

In the US State Department’s 2017 International Narcotics Control Strategy Report (INCSR), the following verbatim assessment of Jamaica’s corruption problem, and the performance of Jamaica’s Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions, under the leadership of DPP Paula

Llewellyn, was made: ‘Corruption (in Jamaica) remains entrenched, widespread, and compounded by a judicial system that has a poor record of successfully prosecuting corruption cases against high-level law enforcement and government officials.’

“Interestingly, almost identical language has also been utilised by the United States Government to describe the perception of Jamaica’s corruption problem, and the performance of the ODPP, in its 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, and 2016 INCSRs. “Finally, the Organisation of American States, in its 2014 Mechanism for the Implementation of the Inter-American Convention against Corruption report on Jamaica, expressed the following concerns about Jamaica’s DPP: ‘All these government bodies rely exclusively upon the DPP to carry out prosecutions of corruption and corruption-related offences. Their effectiveness can only go so far if prosecutions are not being carried out. The committee observes that the country under review (ie Jamaica) should consider addressing the lack of prosecutions or actions undertaken by the Office of the DPP.’ “It is instructive to note that the OAS’s assessment of Jamaica’s Office of the DPP was settled by a team of professionals from other countries, inclusive of eminent lawyers, after a thorough and independent review of the OCG’s referrals to the DPP, among others.”

So they, too, think Christie’s cases are corruption cases. The fault is Christie’s, but he is not alone. Certain non-governmental organisations, in their quest to ensure their overseas funding go to great lengths to cry about corruption and human rights violations, never stopping long enough to care about the people whose lives and credibility they are trampling upon.

They can’t wait for evidence or conviction because they might miss their donor’s budget cycle. They grab the OCG’s initial reports or press releases and submit them as proof of corruption or wrongdoing. These are the people who benefit from Christie’s OCG. If the best of young Jamaican minds refuse to go into the civil service or any public service whatsoever, we need not look any further for the reason. Thank Greg Christie and his cohorts. They say their intention is to do good, but they end up doing more harm to Jamaica.

So after Christie’s ranting and raving, the most damning evidence that he has been ineffective is that same US report which says: “…

Corruption (in Jamaica) remains entrenched, widespread…”

- Jamaica Observer

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Tis The Seasoning is Always in Season It’s a struggle many of us have faced at one time or another: you’ve had a long, exhausting day at work, and you’ve finally arrived at home, ready to prepare a quick, delicious meal for yourself or your family. But just the thought of dicing, cutting, and chopping up fresh ingredients makes you even more tired.

Well, you can put your knife and cutting board away, because Tis The Seasoning is here to help!

Tis The Seasoning is the brainchild of Susan Amres, a Property Administrator, and mother of four. Her inspiration for the product came from her household’s busy lifestyle, and the steps she would take to have dinner prepared for everyone each evening. However, Susan eventually realized that there was an opportunity to have all of her family members involved in the process.

“Selfishly, I would rush home and make the meals, and then I realized my kids didn’t share that passion because they thought it was just a lot of work to cut up all the stuff to get it ready. So, then I got the idea that I’ll cut all these onions and garlic, and all the seasonings and prepare it, and freeze it, so that when it’s time for them to cook, then they can just pop it out of the freezer into the skillet and they’re ready.”

With her Guyanese roots, Susan says some of the inspiration for Tis The Seasoning also comes from her West Indian background. “When we prepare meals, we do not just use powders and salt. We actually have fresh onions, garlic, pepper, thyme. Everything is cut up fresh, every single time. And that is

what I’ve done here, except I’ve put it in a recipe…it has all these wonderful ingredients together, and no matter what you’re cooking, it’s a great base,” she says.

Time-saving, ease, convenience, and delicious flavors are what Susan and her husband, who does the company’s printing, aim to provide to their customers. Susan says that by using Tis The Seasoning, she can have a meal ready in as little as twenty minutes, shaving off 70% of her meal preparation time. In a world where twentyfour hours never seems to be enough to get everything done, Tis The Seasoning aims to add a little bit more time back into your day. Instead of chopping away, you simply open up your freezer, grab a pack, and you’re on your way.

Susan’s home isn’t the only place she’s had kitchen experience: she was a caterer in the past, and she has also taken a culinary course at George Brown. She was enrolled in a pastry chef program, where she made ‘Cake Boss’ style cakes. “The customers loved it,” she recalls, “but I wasn’t getting the satisfaction that I needed because my passion really is savory meals. That’s when I switched to spending more time preparing meals. And not just any meals. It must taste great, it must be good food and it must be nutritious. So, based on all of that, I came up with this idea that I’m going to make this product that’s going to be easy to use by everyone, including children.”

Those with younger children who are eager to help out in the kitchen

are, understandably, often hesitant to allow them to get too involved in the food preparation process. Sharp knives and grating boards can be a safety hazard for little ones. Instead of having to shoo them out of the kitchen so they don’t get hurt (and potentially dampen their enthusiasm about cooking), Tis The Seasoning’s pre-chopped ingredients make it easy, safe, and fun for them to get involved.

While Tis The Seasoning is great for the whole family to use, Susan understands that it would be particularly appealing to young adults, who know the importance of healthy eating but often do not have the time to prepare a home-cooked meal. On the occasion that they do have the time, she wants them to know that Tis The Seasoning can be a healthier choice than the average seasoning method. “There’s lots of seasonings on the shelf in West Indian stores. You can have a whole row… but those ones on the shelf have fillers.

They have corn starch and preservatives that keep them on the shelf. This does not. This is one hundred percent all-natural,” she says.

Wondering how the seasoning mix stays fresh if there are no preservatives involved? It’s all thanks to the combination of a special blend of ingredients, and a flash-freezer. “There’s olive oil in there, and lemon juice,” she explains. “They’re natural preservatives. You can make a pickle, you can marinade stuff in olive oil, it stays for a long time.” In the commercial kitchen where Tis The Seasoning is made, the

all-natural seasoning is flash-frozen and sealed.

In line with her philosophy of creating a product that is as healthy as possible, many of the ingredients that go into the mix are locally grown. In fact, Susan grows her own peppers and thyme right in her backyard. She gets onions and garlic at her local grocery store, and she always insists on using organic ginger; nothing else will do. “I find that the flavor is more intense…organic ginger is really small, very skinny, but it has a really strong flavor,” she explains.

Tis The Seasoning can be found at select West Indian grocers, such as Charlie’s West Indian food, located in Mississauga, G. Prasad Caribbean & Oriental Specialty Foods Inc. in Etobicoke, and ASA Meat & West Indian Bakery, in Brampton. And as if the product itself wasn’t convenient enough, if you’re in the GTA, you can also get it delivered straight to your door. Orders can be placed via Facebook, email, the company’s website, or by phone.

A seasoning mix that focuses on flavor, can be used in everything from roti to chow mein, is preservative free, and can be delivered directly to your home? That’s the Tis The Seasoning experience. As Susan says, Tis The Seasoning is “ready when you’re not!”

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Artist Life with DT DT The Artist dt@carib101.com

Entertainment After eighteen years of being an artist and traveling across the Country, the US, and a fair bit of the Caribbean, I realized that I have done so much, and accomplished so much, and failed at so many things that I should start sharing and help the next generation of artists, as well help readers to understand the life of artists. Most people think that for artists it’s an easy walk into stardom, record a song in the studio, put up a video on Youtube, and success. Unfortunately, it doesn’t work that way.

The life of an independent artist has many ups and downs, mainly more downs.

While the music industry has changed, it has not necessarily created more opportunities for independent artists, but it does look like it from the outside. To most the playing field looks more level, but in reality, you still have to grind, and put in work. From my observation, I have noticed a few key things that artists in the city of Toronto are not capitalizing on. These observations are 1. Building a solid brand 2. Creating merchandise 3. Networking 4. Traveling. 5. Budget Let me break these down now, in terms of branding wherever you go you should look like an artist. Your brand is what is going to have other companies say “Your brand, fits the ideals of our brand” and then they give you money, and stuff (maybe not that simple, but you get my point) . Your brand is what introduces you to people and other brands. Your brand encompasses your image (how you look, your style) the colors you use, your logo, your business practice.

Having merchandise means you

have something to sell, be it CD’s, T-shirts, or even fridge magnets. When people support you they want to take a piece of you home with them, don’t take away their opportunity to do that. Nowadays you can even sell experiences, I have seen bands that have been paid to perform in people’s houses as a customized experience.

Networking is the lifeblood for an artist. How will you know the right people, if you never go out and meet the right people.

Doing things such as going to music festivals, workshops, music conferences, and producer events. The places to meet all the right people are where the right people are.

These events are put together so that you can meet people, take advantage.

Traveling, do not wait around thinking that someone is magically going to scoop you out of your house and pay you millions of dollars to go on tour. It doesn’t work that way, you have to put in the work, travel, call promoters, visit other cities, and countries and set up shows, build your audience worldwide by going worldwide.

Lastly the most important one, as an independent artist, you have to have a budget, that means start saving money, making money, or find a rich uncle. In this business, nothing gets done without money.

You have to invest in studio time, beat production, mixing and mastering, wardrobe, marketing, and promotion, traveling, music conferences, and equipment, just to name a few.

To bring it all together, in order to be a successful artist, you have to be a multidimensional artist. This means start to bring in a team around you that understands their roles and allows you to start moving in one direction towards your goals. Now in saying that, you should also have some goals, write them down somewhere and then put them on your wall so that every morning you wake up, you are reminded of your goals, daily. I know it seems like a lot to do, but it’s not work if you’re having fun doing it. As I always say to artists “Do what you have to do, to do what you want to do.”

Serious Times Encourage Serious Moves. Two T&T Artistes Say Itʼs Time To Stand Up Aba Luke

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Entertainment Penetrating the music market in the Caribbean is harder than it sometimes seems. Consistency and persistence are required. K Kay Joseph understands this more than many. He’s been on the grind, persistently delivering new music with faith that his sound will give him the passage needed to be among the top music creators of his time. His latest release was collaboratively done with Jason Seecharan- the artiste best known as Fridge. The two have worked together before, but for K Kay, this single is an important contribution that he hopes will change minds in the face of continued global anguish.

“This song was written as a truthful expression of how we feel about all that’s happening around us. Trinidad and Tobago – our home, has been under attack for quite some time by people who have no love in their hearts- people we must stand up against, and reclaim our paradise from,” said the young musician. The song was released earlier this

month and as both artistes promote the single, one sentiment has been consistently relayed – that being the need to bring back the love in the world.

The song, which was produced

by Richard “Charsu” Ahong is being digitally distributed by VPAL –a subsidiary of VP Records. A recently released video, directed by Nigel Parris and Tim Starr, was shot in the urban districts of Trinidad and adds much to the song’s substantive lyrical plea. “We can make a change, don’t accept defeat; that’s what the song preaches,” said K Kay, explaining that his hope for his homeland of Trinidad and Tobago is total and complete healing. “Many of us talk a lot about what needs to happen, but how many of us are doing something to change the course of things- change the direction we’re headed?” he asked.

For K Kay and Fridge, this latest release means more than airplay or international acclamation. It signals their individual hope and the faith they both share for a future that is much better than the present. “Through music, artistes share a lot. We see things everyday. We read the papers, listen to the news and we know about the trials and tribulations people face daily. Sometimes, the music is the only real medium we have at our disposal, to express ourselves, so it’s really hoped that the people get the chance to hear our pleas for change.”

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Even if you’re an experienced traveller, when you travel with an infant there are some rules and regulations you and the airlines need to follow. An infant is free when flying (Just pay infant tax usually around $19.00) but is lap held and will not have his or her own seat.

An infant is considered under the age of two at time of travel. Please do not book a trip where the child turns two while travelling as you will need to pay for a seat on the return and there are no exceptions on this one.

If there are any extra unsold seats once onboard you may be able to get it for free, or you can ask while booking how much it would cost to have to book the infant in a condemned seat now. Try not waiting for a “sell off” when travelling with infants, as each plane is limitedly equipped for this. Most planes can only accommodate 4-8 infants per flight.

Most airlines will allow you check two of your three main necessities for your infant for free (car seat, stroller and playpen) I would recommend you keep your stroller until you board the plane and gate check it.

You’re usually at the airport for a few hours before the flight and it would be a lot of work carrying around your

baby especially if you have carry-on items. Your stroller will also be ready when you get off the plane if you gate check it.

You are allowed to bring a baby bag on top of your one piece of carry-on and personal item. This bag should be easily accessible and stocked with enough amenities you might need for the flight. Liquids over 100ml are not allowed in your carry on however when travelling with infants under two years of age you can bring formula/ milk/juice etc. on board; only enough for the amount of time it will take to get to your final destination of travel.

Have your liquids ready when going through customs as they will open and test them, and some may even ask you to drink from it.

Don’t be afraid once on the plane you will get a debriefing from the flight attendant on how to hold the baby during takeoff and landing, which bathroom has a change table and anything else they think you might need to know for the flight. This would be the time to also ask your questions if you have any concerns while on board.

When ascending up into the air their ears are harder to pop so I strongly recommend giving them something to suck or eat on during takeoff and landing to help with this.

Talk to your doctor about children’s gravel for the flight if your infant gets sick easily due to motion, or if you want them to sleep during the flight.

Travelling with an infant can be easy if you’re prepared and have a better understanding of the process.

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Sweet Potato Soup Philip DeWar philip@carib101.com

Jamaican Cuisine As you’ve surely noticed, summer has decided to come late this year. As this is being typed, it’s another chilly, rainy day in June.

Hopefully, it turns around sooner than later, but on a day like this, it’s always nice to have a pot of soup simmering on the stove. It also helps that it’s the time of year that fresh herbs are starting to hit their peak, so you will get a tonne of flavor out of this recipe.

Sweet potato soup with coconut cream! The richness of the coconut cream pairs wonder-

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You’ll Need: • 1.5L water • 10 pounds sweet potato, rough chopped • 6 carrots, rough chopped • 6 stocks celery, rough chopped • 2 onions, rough chopped • cup brown sugar • 1 handful each of thyme, sage • 1 cinnamon stick • 1L coconut milk (about 2.5 cans The peeling and chopping of all the vegetables are probably the most difficult part of this recipe. Having a good potato peeler will be very useful so your hands and wrists are not sore by the end of this process. Don’t worry about them being chopped uniformly as the soup will eventually be blended any-

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Get your so ssoup up pot on the stove and turn it to medium-high. Add enough oil to coat the bottom of the pot and give it a minute or two to come up to temperature. Add your on-ions, celery and carrots and start to sautée. Stir occasionally until the vegetables start to soften and the onions are starting to go translucent. This first step will begin to release the flavors in creating your base.

Very important not to boil everything right away or you’ll end up with a bland and boring soup.

Next, add your sweet potato, brown sugar, cinnamon and herbs. Give everything a stir for a minute or so before adding the water, just so the flavors start opening up here too. Now, add the water and bring it up to a boil. The water should be just at the top of the vegetables to ensure it will thicken properly.

Turn it down to a simmer and let it cook until the vegetables are soft. About an

hour on a low heat, but the longer you wait the more the flavors will come together. Remove from the heat.

At this point, you can let it cool to room temperature, in the fridge overnight, or go straight to blending. Be careful as some blenders/food processors don’t like piping hot liquid so check to be sure.

Blend into a purée. The consistency is really up to you. It’s best as a nice velvety tex-ture, but some like it a bit chunkier.

Add the soup back to the pot and bring it up in temperature again in preparation to serve. Stir in your coconut milk, and add salt and pepper to taste. Once the coconut milk is fully incorporated, you are good to go!

Serve with some fresh coco bread!

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Crunchy Mixed Greens Salad with Apple Eartha Lowe eartha@carib101.com

Green Eating You can almost feel it in the air, summer. As we gear up for sunshiny days here in Ontario, in my opinion, there’s nothing better than a bowl of mixed greens that are in season and at their peak in flavour and nutrition. For the adventurous salad maker, the sky’s the limit! The salad featured in today’s recipe is a healthy mix of assorted young salad leaves like baby arugula, spinach, lettuce, beet tops and red and green chard, dressed to taste with a cool, crunchy finish.

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Play ingredients until you find what suits you in terms of time and taste. Nuts and seeds are trendy and never out of place in any salad. The dressing is also where you get to play around and add even more flavour.

Few meals are quicker to prepare than salads. Once you know the basic rules of making a salad, and the essentials of salad dressings, the process is even easier. Here are three basic facts about salads worth noting to give you an advantage: 1.

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Most salads are prepared cold, so many of the ingredients can be prepared in advance and leftovers can easily be thrown into the mix.

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Of course, there are differences among salads. Let’s not forget the countless ways to dress them up and take them out of the ordinary! We’re talking nuts, seeds, beans, tofu, cheese, seafood, meat. Play around with these and you can easily find a favourite meal.

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Solid Lipstick vs. Liquid Lipstick Kizzy Courtney

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Beauty Tips Lipsticks have been around since forever and you’re likely more familiar with these because you grew up watching your grandma or your mom wearing them. I remember when I was growing up my mother would always wear this bright red lipstick whenever she left the house, almost like a badge. It’s in recent years that a new player has entered the game in the form of a liquid. The main advantage between liquid and your standard lipsticks is that the liquid lipsticks are meant to last longer throughout the day. Other than that, there

aren’t really many differences besides packaging and consistency of the products.

Lipstick comes in all kinds of finishes from metallic, through matte, glossy and sheer.

It is available in a huge range of colors and is easy to apply and reapply through the day with the help of a mirror. Most lipsticks come in a tube with a swivel base which allows for easy application. With its waxy texture, a good lipstick will have a moisturizing effect on your lips all day. On the downside, however, lipstick will rub off as the day progresses and you will have to reapply it if you want to keep color on your lips. Plus, there’s also the problem of leaving lipstick marks everywhere. You’ll find it on the cheeks of your friends and on your coffee cup and glass and, if you’re not careful with your lipstick application, on your teeth. Oh, the horror!

Liquid lipsticks, on the other hand, tend to last longer. However, not all liquid lipsticks are the same. There are some that are shiny and almost sticky, that wear about the

same or last less time than a standard lipstick.

Some have a matte finish which means they can become quite drying on the lips and, depending on the quality of the product, uncomfortable to wear. Compared to your standard lipsticks, liquid lipsticks are a bit more difficult to apply as you must paint carefully and quickly before they set. Yet you need patience to wait for each coat to set before adding the top coat of gloss or another layer to get a more intense color.

They are not for you if you need to rush out of the door every day. Liquid lipsticks usually come with the little brush end like that of a lip gloss tube, the color will stay where you put it on your lips and not transfer itself to your cup or glass, and it won’t travel into any feathery lines around your lips giving you a precise edge all day. On the downside, liquid lipsticks often contain alcohol and other ingredients which have a drying effect on your lips. This is easily rectified by applying a tiny bit of moisturizing balm before applying your liquid lipsticks. Unfortunately, you must re-

apply that to keep up the moisturizing effect throughout the day, though you won’t need a mirror so it is quickly done. If your liquid lipstick does happen to wear off you must remove it all and start again because touch ups don’t give an even finish to the lips.

And so, which Is best for you? Well, at the end of the day it is a matter of preference. Liquid lipsticks are worth it if you are prepared to take your time getting the application right and to keep your lips moisturized throughout the day. If you love lip color but hate leaving lipstick stains on everything they are well worth the effort. Choose a quality liquid lipstick that doesn’t wear off, apply it right and you’ll fall in love with these products. Or if you simply don’t have the patience for all that extra work and the lipstick marks don’t bother you and you prefer a creamier, glossier lip then I would stick to standard lipstick in a non-matte formula.

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What is Lupus?

Allison Brown

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Health Care Just recently, I had a friend disclose to me that she was diagnosed with Lupus at the age of sixteen.

She had a bald spot on her scalp that was getting larger and larger. Her mother took her to the doctor and a biopsy of the scalp was done. I noticed a large scar on her right upper arm and asked if she had been burned. She indicated no it is Lupus.

She experiences anemia and as a result is extremely tired at times. She also told me that Lupus is called, the “disease with a thousand faces” because it affects everyone differently. As a result, I wanted to write about Lupus to share information with you this week. So C.K. here’s to you and the amazing struggle you endure every day and you do it with such style and grace!

Lupus is a chronic (meaning longstanding disease), autoimmune disease. An autoimmune disease develops when your immune system, which defends your body against disease, decides your healthy cells are foreign. As a result, your immune system attacks healthy cells causing inflamma-

tion and other symptoms. www.healthline. com/health/autoimmune-disorders.

The skin, muscles, joints, blood, lungs, heart, kidneys and the brain are the tissues and organs typically affected by this disease. According to Lupus Canada, women are nine times more likely than men to be diagnosed with Lupus; children can also be diagnosed.

The usual age for diagnosis is between 15 and 45 years of age with 1:1000 Canadians being affected.

The most common type of lupus is SLE (systemic lupus erythematosus).

There are also other forms of Lupus that are specific to the skin others that are medically induced as a result of side effects of medication used to treat other medical conditions according to Lupus Canada.

There is some evidence to suggest that Lupus is genetically inherited, as well some links to hormones in females who are diagnosed in the “childbearing years”. The specific cause of Lupus remains elusive.

In the initial phase complaints of flu-like symptoms, severe fatigue, a sudden unexplained loss or gain in weight, headaches, hair loss, hives, high blood pressure, or changes in the color of the fingers in the cold.

As the disease progresses, possible symptoms that the person may present with are as follows: joint pain, sometimes with swelling, redness and heat, a red rash across upper cheeks and bridge of the nose, extreme fatigue, an unusual reaction to sunlight, a red scaly rash, small, usually painless sores inside the nose or mouth, chest

pain, worse when lying down or inhaling, swelling of feet and legs, weight gain, seizures or severe psychological symptoms, and or abnormalities in blood chemistry which show up in blood tests. There are three phases or stages of this disease, chronic phase, “flare up”, and or remission.

Lupus is a serious yet treatable disease. There is no cure but anti-inflammatory medications and steroids are the drugs of choice when treating Lupus. It is very important that the doctor and patient work collaboratively to monitor for side effects of medications and watch for “flare ups” as the sooner “flare ups are recognized, the sooner treatment can begin.

Again, as I have always said, patients need to advocate for themselves and their family members if medications are too potent, are not effective, or symptoms seem to be getting worse.

My friend is an example of what life is like living with a chronic illness. It is not easy but she is taking one day at a time and from what I have seen doing the very best that she can to have a good quality of life.

So, in closing, I dedicate this article to all of the readers coping with a chronic illness, you are appreciated, and acknowledge that it is not easy, your strength and faith are applauded. Your drive to be successful in the midst of your challenges is much to be admired. Your life is your story. Write well, edit often. ~Susan Statham

How to Live a Holistic Health Conscious Lifestyle? Part 2 Khadijah Laticia

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Holistic Health In the last article, I discussed the idea of how we can live a holistic health conscious lifestyle in a toxic world. To all of our fellow aspiring health-conscious enthusiasts who wish to jump on board with us, we are heading to a pro-active, rewarding life-long journey that will encourage us to recognize that what affects one part of our system affects our whole body. In a nutshell, here is what you missed, we have to be mindful of the consequences of our habits and actions by adhering to the needs of our spiritual, physical, and mental well-being. We attempted to achieve this goal by applying two major beginner steps: Completely cutting out fake processed food and eliminating all artificial juices and sodas (diet and regular) out of our diet. Now, let’s proceed to “consciously” examine three more key steps to securing our optimal wellness.

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Read Food Labels and Eliminate Harmful Ingredients: We are all guilty of looking at an attractive non-perishable food item on the grocery shelves, then we pick it up and throw it into our grocery carts without even reading the food label on it. But, how about those of us who do read some of the misleading food labels only to be left confused with

trying to understand the meaning of the list of harmful ingredients that usually consist of 20-letter deadly unknown words (a bunch of chemicals, GMOs, artificial toxic substances). Chances are if it was made in a mad scientist’s lab, DON’T EAT IT! We need to stop harming our bodies with these deadly toxins by eliminating all foods containing synthetic preservatives, artificial flavors and/or coloring, hydrogenated or partially-hydrogenated oils (i.e. vegetable oil), trans fats, corn syrup, high fructose corn syrup (HFCS), Aspartame (NutraSweet, Equal and Canderel).

Unfortunately, Genetically Modified Organisms (GMOs) and Genetically Modified Foods (GM) are not labeled so please check out this link for more info on identifying GM ingredients: https://gmo-awareness.com/avoid-list/ gmo-ingredients/. If this sounds like a tedious task, well, it is! So, opt out, for a quicker, simpler solution by avoiding processed and packaged foods altogether and eat fresh, organic whole foods as much as possible. This clean eating plan will eliminate most of these harmful ingredients from your bodies and it will help cleanse your bodies naturally of toxins from the inside out. Did you know that clean eating gives you a boost of energy? Yah man, positive vibes is what we are striving for. Clean eating will also help us naturally self-heal ourselves from our sicknesses and obesity which are ‘diseases’ that are sadly prevalent in our Canadian population today.

After all, our Creator intended to create ‘whole live food’ from the garden of nature for us to explore and live healthy,

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fulfilling lives.

Create a Weekly Grocery List That Includes Ten Organic, Seasonal Fruits and Vegetables: You would be surprised on how much cheaper naturally grown pesticide-free produce is at your farmers market or Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) compared to your commercial chain grocer so don’t delay, buy from your local farmers market or join a CSA today! Here are a few great websites to get you started in the right direction, to see when Ontario fruits and vegetables are in season, check out: https://www.ontario.ca/foodland/page/availability-guide, a guide to finding your local Farmers Market in your city/town is www.farmersmarketsontario.com/index.cfm, a guide to finding your local Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) is www.csafarms. ca/wp/, and a great guide to reducing pesticide consumption is EWG’s Clean 15 and Dirty Dozen. And of course, we have to support our local organic health food stores such as Organic Garage, Whole Foods Market, The Big Carrot, to name a few. Remember the less your food travels before it ends up on your plate the higher nutrients it will contain plus you are saving the environment in your own special way.

Increase Your H2O Intake: Are you dehydrated? No! Well, think again, it is estimated that more than 75% of people are chronically dehydrated. Dehydration can cause headaches, chronic fatigue, and premature aging. Every cell in your body needs to be hydrated regularly for it to flush toxins and function properly.

Bottoms Up!

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Philosophy of Asana Paired with Asana Trisha Curling trishacurling@carib101.com

Yoga When I started practicing the physical aspects of yoga (poses/asana) I thought I would just try to learn a couple of things that seemed cool to say that I could do. Maybe you have done it too? Even as I progressed more into the physical practice I still said things like, “I can’t wait to get my foot behind my head!”

At the very beginning, I treated it much like it was only for “sport” and I put less emphasis on its healing capabilities for the mind.

Things began to shift a little bit when I no-

ticed more of the mental benefits yoga had to offer. I loved how after a stressful day, it would make me feel more at peace. As I began to study yoga more deeply, my practice changed. I learned and continued to learn that it is much more than the physical and that it is not restricted to the time spent on the mat. It is actually a marriage between the philosophy and the physical. It is a way of life.

In yogic philosophy, there are eight limbs of Yoga and Asana (poses/postures) are actually third on the list. Before that, we have the Yamas (the “don’ts”) and the Niyamas (the “do’s”) or what also might be known as the “ethical practice of yoga”. Within the Yamas and Niyamas are ten “tenets” (5 Yamas and 5 Niyamas).

Within the Yamas, there is Ahimsa (non-violence or compassion), Satya (honesty, not to wish for things to be different from what they are), Asteya (not desire what isn’t yours), Brahmacharya (moderation in all things), and Aparigraha (non-greed).

The Niyamas include Saucha (purity of body & environment, as well as in deed and thought), Santosha (contentment, being present), Tapas (self-discipline, simplicity, removal of distraction), Swadhyaya (self-study, mindfulness), and Ishvarapranidhana (to let go of the ego sense) (Tiffany Cruikshank, Yoga Medicine Teacher Training Manual – 200 Hrs).

It’s a pretty heavy list, how can one be true to all of these things all the time? We can’t, we are human, so it is always a work in progress.

There is so much to be said about all of these things, but let’s look at just a few of these tenets in relation to Asana.

If we consider the first Yama, Ahimsa (compassion) in relation to our physical practice, we must keep this in mind as we move from pose to pose. Yes, there should be a degree of challenge, but we should never push ourselves to the point of pain in a given pose, especially with the goal of achieving the pose for vanity. This potentially leads to

injury. Sometimes we think of compassion as an external expression toward others, but we must be equally compassionate to ourselves.

Does this not sound the same as the Niyama, Ishvarapranidhana (letting go of the ego)?

Yes, when we step onto our mats, we must work to leave our egos behind. It is human nature to want to compare ourselves to others and wonder why someone else can do something and we can’t. There are many factors to consider, like the length of practice, injury, our physical or bony structures, or even our goal for the practice on a given day.

This is the beauty of yoga. It teaches us to be mindful (Swadhyaya). It teaches us to look within, without comparison or judgment. It teaches us to learn how to be content with our abilities (Santosha) while learning to be patient. If we come to our mats with the perspective of this union between the philosophy and the physical, this is indeed yoga, the yolk, the union.

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Child Support Obligations Of Non-Biological Parents Valerie Dye

valerie@carib101.com

Legal Matters Under the Divorce Act a child of the marriage is defined as ‘a child of two spouses or former spouses who, (1) is under the age of majority and who has not withdrawn from the charge of his parents, or (2) is the age of majority but is unable, by reason of illness, disability or other cause, to withdraw from the charge of his or her parents.

The determination of who is a ‘child of the marriage’ is important in determining whether or not a child is entitled

to receive support. The term ‘child of the marriage’ does not mean that someone who is not the biological child of the payor is not entitled to be supported. Section 2 (2) of the Divorce Act states that a child of the marriage includes a child for whom both spouses have stood in the place of the parents or where one spouse is the biological parent and the other spouse stands in place of the other biological parent.

Obviously, if a spouse is not a biological parent the court needs to determine whether or not that spouse has actually stood in the place of a parent. The Court will look at several factors including the intention of the spouse. Whether or not a spouse intended to act as a parent will be determined on the basis of that spouse’s actions. For instance, a spouse who treats the child as a part of the family and treats the child in the same way that a biological child is treated may be deemed to be stand-

ing in the place of a parent for the purposes of paying child support. The Court will also base its determination on whether or not the spouse has provided financially for the child, has disciplined the child as his or her own child or has represented to the child or to the community that he or she is the parent.

It is important to note that once a spouse has acted in the place of a parent with regard to a non-biological child and has formed a parent-child relationship this relationship cannot be unilaterally terminated. As such if the marriage ends in divorce the spouse cannot decide that he or she is not liable for support because he or she is not a biological parent.

Presumption of paternity Apart from the considerations related to spouses who stand in place of parents, a male is presumed to be the biological parent

of a child in certain situations. If the child is born during the marriage or during a period of cohabitation with the mother there is a presumption that the man is the father of the child. Further, if he marries the mother of the child shortly after the birth of the child it is presumed that he is the biological father of the child. Even where the marriage or relationship is terminated before the birth of the child there is still a presumption of paternity if the child is born within 300 days after termination of the marriage or cohabitation whether that termination occurs as a result of divorce, separation or death.

A presumption of paternity can be rebutted by conducting paternity tests to prove that the male in question is not the father of the child. However, even where the presumption is rebutted with a paternity test the male may still have to pay child support if he has treated the child as a child of the marriage.

Prison Versus School Kathy McDonald kathy@carib101.com

Education The Roy Mcmurtry School (RMS) is a tiny gem situated in the most unlikely of spaces; a juvenile detention center. Why would I call the RMS a gem? Quite frankly you would have to meet the staff to understand why. Each and every staff member associated with that institution wants to be there.

They have such passion and commitment to the students that it is truly my wish to see this infectious enthusiasm for student success permeate all staff in all school boards in Ontario. The school’s motto is “Education is liberation.” When I first heard of the Roy McMurtry Youth Center I knew it was a jail. What I did not know was that within the confines of this space was a school bursting with a staff that chooses to work there; a staff that was and is committed to unleashing the potential of each student and committed to reintegrating them back into society as positive, engaged and contributing members.

The school is headed by an outstanding principal Karen Hobbins. I even connected with an office manager from my son’s middle school. We had lost track. Only to have Ms. Walt resurface at RMS. I could not think of a better liaison for parents and the Board than Ms. Walt. Her compassion and dedication to the students of Peel are second to none. I cannot imagine a more suitable candidate for this role that could handle with compassion and sensitivity the plethora of demands, the concerns of parents and the confidential documents in her care. In my opinion, the most amazing thing about the staff is that they are all trained in restorative practices.

The school’s calendar is unique to the site and classes run throughout the year on a cycle which is different to the balanced calendar schools and the regular school calendar. Even the timetabling is different and the principal has quite a juggling act to perform as she tries to coordinate course requirements with students needs and wellbeing. The students while incarcerated earn credits towards their high school diploma.

The RMS has a basketball team that competes against other school teams. The students also get to experience rich arts, science and IT programs in conjunction with the traditional core subjects. “It is sad that I had to come to jail to experience the best schooling experience of my life” student X says. Too often I hear our schools being referred to as

a prison pipeline for Black males and when one examines the racial identity of the RMS students one may be tempted to reach a similar conclusion because of the disproportional over-representation of the Black and Caribbean community. However, after experiencing first-hand the magic that can occur when you set high expectations for students, when you respect and value all students and when the curriculum is student-centered and culturally relevant; I am encouraged. I am also encouraged by the work across several Boards. I will delve into this my next column.

The school has a lot of challenges that the staff has mastered and can almost seamlessly navigate. The staff at RMS are faced with a somewhat transient community that often leaves unexpectedly and without notice. Students may be located in the detention center for a few days, weeks or months; with many being incarcerated for a few years. Regardless of the length of their incarceration, these students need to have their educational needs met. There are often huge gaps in their learning as well as special educational needs. Although the curriculum is geared towards grades 9 to 12 the facility has accommodated students as young as twelve years old and as old as twenty-one years old. Many of the students are resistant to learning at first. The staff has to earn the trust of these students before they even buy into the program. It is truly disheartening

that so many of the students had to be incarcerated before they feel connected to the educational system.

The RMS is scheduled to close soon as a result of a decision made by the Ministry of Children and Youth Services.

The facility is slated to be transformed into a women’s prison. The youth that would traditionally be served by the RMS will go to smaller sites scattered throughout the Peel and across the GTA. It is important to note that the students at RMS are not exclusively Peel students. They are students from all across the GTA and beyond. As a Board, we have a duty to nurture these very fragile students because, despite their tough exterior, there is a child just wanting to be loved, valued and cared for. As a Board and a society, we have a duty to educate these children and not give up on them. I was blown away by the hope and raw potential that lies within each child that the staff at the RMS could tap into. I left the school with a deeper appreciation for the non-judgmental staff that goes to work every day and authentically inspires success, confidence, and hope in each student at the RMS. So, journey with the PDSB and work collectively, in earnest, to rise together to achieve success for these children, your children, and all children; irrespective of poor decisions that they may have made, poor mental health, poor educational achievements and poor financial circumstances. Walk Good. Belle Marché.

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Who Do You Have To Talk To? Simone Smith simone@carib101.com

A Better Tomorrow Hello, Toronto! I want you all to give yourselves some love this week. You may not be where you want to be, but guess what?

I am going to continue to help you get to where you need to go. Life has a way of tossing hurdles in our way; our fears can consume us and sometimes we live so much in our heads that we are unable to move past where we are. This week I am going to write about something that we may not realize that we need. We all need someone to talk to. I know; you are going to say I have my best friend, or I have my mom, or I have my spouse. I am very happy that you have these support systems, but I question; is it enough?

What about those experiences in your life that you are not comfortable sharing with your support systems? Many of us walk around with secrets from our past that haunt our daily lives and are reflected

in our behavior. This is why finding someone to speak to that is out of your comfort zone is so important. It is always wise to have someone who can listen objectively and does not feel the need to sugarcoat, or stroke your ego. Someone who is able to help you identify issues that you have kept suppressed that might involve your mother, father, friend or spouse. Identified sources are a psychologist, psychotherapist, counselor, or social worker.

I know that seeing some of these titles can put many of us on the defense.

“I am not crazy. I don’t need to go and see a shrink! Why are you even bringing this up?” Well, let me answer it like this; visiting a psychologist was the beginning of my personal growth project. Yes, I went on a personal growth journey because I was unhappy with how my life had ended up. I was in a vicious circle that included deceiving myself, addiction, depression and destructive behavior. It was not until I made myself a project that I was able to break this cycle. It started with finding someone to talk to; I had to get out of my head. I had to find someone who would tell me the truth; tell me that I was screwing my own life up and that I was responsible for it.

I have an extensive psychological background, and one thing that I have learned is that there is a fear and stigma that exists around that word. I decided

to go to my community as a Life Coach, and I was embraced immediately. I allow my clients to tell their story by creating an environment for sharing honestly and without judgment. I help them focus on significant concerns and high leverage issues; these are issues that will make a difference in their lives. I sit and listen to their specific experiences, identify hindering behaviors and encourage their need to feel.

What is a goal that I give most clients? I help them develop a preferred scenario; see a picture of a better future. I do this in three ways: 1. Construct a new scenario - This helps clients create a vision of a new state of affairs.

2. Evaluate new scenario - This means establishing clear specific goals that can be translated into action 3. Choosing goals and assuring commitment - I know how difficult it is to commit to change. Clients must be given incentives for commitment.

Toronto, it is time to take control of your reality. We all have pain in our past; trust me when I say this, I know. I also understand the need to be heard; it is time for you to step out of your fear. Find someone to talk to and watch the growth that will occur in your life.

Accepting Yourself Colleen Lindberg

sheena@carib101.com

Personal Development Has there ever been a time in your life where you’re feeling down and out? Where you’re feeling like, “Man, I just wish things would change” and you’re really down on yourself with all that negative self-talk?

I think we’ve all been there, and we can all safely say that we’ve moved through some of those situations but maybe you’re currently in that kind of spot.

Maybe there are personal goals or health goals that you have yet to achieve, or you keep looking around at other people’s relationships and think, “I want that”, or your business isn’t in the place you wish it was. It really is hard but I urge you to stop and take

a look at the space that you are now. Firstly, being grateful for exactly this moment in time is an important key piece to moving through and accepting ourselves for where we are. Now, I know it’s not an easy thing to do, trust me, I totally get it. But, if we were to just take a look at, and reflect back into our lives, there are so many awesome things that happen around us all the time that we may or may not recognize. Think about it, maybe it’s in your kids or it’s with your animals and the love that they express to you unconditionally all the time. Or it’s the friends that are always there to support you inside of the space that you’re in. You might be single, like I am, and don’t have a partner in life, but every day I look around and there’s love for me all over the place.

Secondly, it’s a time and space in this world right now where we need to recognize that it’s ok to be exactly where we are right now. It’s ok for us to be where we are. We all get to grow and change, however, the small minutes and small things in life are what build to the big beautiful things so remember that!

Now I ask you, you aren’t satisfied

in the space you are in now, so what are you going to do about that? If you want things to change in your life, whether it’s in your business, in your career, in your health, we need to obviously set the tone there and figure out and create the plan for that.

So, am I saying that we should just always accept ourselves in the space and not move towards where we want to be? No of course not, but accepting ourselves today in the gratitude and standing in the space will allow us to be more grateful and more present to what’s happening.

However, let’s still create those goals around the changes that you want to make. Make them small enough and manageable enough to be able to move through them and execute so that we’re actually moving consistently forward and seeing the changes happen over time.

So, I urge you today to sit with yourself, write out a list of all the awesome things that are happening around you so that you can reflect on that greatness. Take a look at yourself and accept yourself for where you are and if you want changes to happen, go start making it happen.

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Ask if Your Vehicle Will Benefit From Synthetic Motor Oil Summer maintenance for your ride is essential, as you gear up for road trips and long drives to the cottage on weekends.

One thing auto maintenance specialists recommend is synthetic oil, which is not mainly for high-end vehicles anymore.

This quality oil blend has become a norm.

“Synthetic motor oil delivers the highest level of lubrication, engine cleanliness and long-term protection,” explains Gary Bilski, chief engineer at Fram, a leading brand in oil and filters. “It contains additives that reduce wear and help to prevent deposits and sludge from forming.”

Just like the oil protects the engine, a hard-working filter protects the oil, Bilski points out.

If your intention with synthetic oil is to get the most out of today’s extended oil-change intervals, then it’s even more

important to select an oil filter that supports it. For example, Fram’s Ultra Synthetic oil filter has a dual-layered synthetic media reinforced with a metal screen for longer drain intervals and higher dirt-trapping efficiency. This expanded capacity safely captures and holds the accumulating contaminants over a longer period of time.

“It’s engineered specifically for use with synthetic oil,” says Bilski. ”With its dirt-trapping efficiency reported to remove 99 per cent of contaminants (for particles greater than 20 microns) your engine will be protected up to 24,000 kilometers before an oil-drain is needed. And that, we are told, is giving drivers a much higher level of confidence, comfort and security.”

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Prep Your Car For Summer Road Trips Celebrating Canadaʼs 150th Warmer weather means picking a spot on the map and gathering friends or family for an old fashioned road trip. And with Canada’s 150th anniversary, this summer is the perfect time to hit the road and discover Canadian sights. Here’s how you can get your vehicle ready for a long a drive.

Pack an entertainment kit. This tip is especially important if you have kids.

Fill a backpack with fun things to do while you’re on the road, like crossword and puzzles, books and magazines. Prepare a playlist with music everyone likes that can chill you out or amp you up, depending on what the situation calls for. If your passengers are planning on watching movies or shows, download them to your tablet or laptop in advance so you don’t use up all your cellphone data.

Stay safe. Safety is a number one priority on every road trip, so make sure your car is up to date with its scheduled maintenance. Confirm that your auto in-

surance is in place and that you have everything you need to change a tire in case you get a flat. Don’t forget to map out your route — including stops — before leaving, and double check if any hazardous weather is expected.

Make the interior clean and comfy. Did you know outside air filled with road dust, pollen and odours can enter through your car’s air conditioning system? These particles can make people cough, wheeze and be short of breath. So keep your air fresh with a cabin air filter that cleans the air entering the vehicle’s interior. The FRAM Fresh Breeze cabin air filter can remove up to 98 per cent of dirt, dust and allergens from the incoming air. It is the only cabin air filter that uses the natural deodorizing qualities of Arm & Hammer baking soda and activated carbon to absorb and eliminate odours.

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TAURUS

Friday’s full moon puts you into a much better know and/or hits the message home. The best choice or avenue can be a no-brainer.

Go by feel; trust your instincts. The right place, time, and words come naturally. A special event, getaway, or time off makes for a great weekend. Through mid next week, you’re on a roll. Make the most of it.

Whether it’s the writing on the wall or something long hoped for, your future is not only shaping up but it’ll now hit full swing. Friday’s full moon can prompt a big step and/ or a major investment. On the positive, a relationship, health avenue, or financial track shows promise. Saturday/Sunday sets the dial on reward. Monday to Wednesday, it’s one thing after another.

GEMINI

CANCER

Out of school now or soon? Onto a new page or new adventure? The time is ripe for making the most of it. Mercury, freshly into Gemini, and Friday’s full moon in Sagittarius keep you, it, and/or them going strong.

Socialize, celebrate; get around town or get out of town this weekend. Use Tuesday/ Wednesday to make contact or get the dots connected.

Mars, freshly into Cancer, infuses you with fresh energy, motivation, and can-do. The time is ripe. Face it; take it on; put your all into it; go the distance. You’ll get yourself much further and faster, thanks not only to Mars but also to Friday’s full moon in Sagittarius. Saturday/Sunday holds you steady, brings reward. Tuesday/Wednesday, creativity and spontaneity do it best.

LEO

VIRGO

The workweek now comes to an end, but you are just getting started. What, where, how, when, and with whom—cash it in any way you like, Friday’s full moon hits it out of the ballpark. Take off; cut yourself loose; let the good times roll! Saturday/Sunday, take your time; enjoy your time. Tuesday/ Wednesday, tackle it fresh; innovate; make contact; socialize.

Throwing a party? A milestone reached or something special to celebrate? Matters to do with home, family, and real estate hit peak as of Friday. It’s a great weekend to entertain at home, welcome a visitor, or be one yourself.

This full moon can set your mind free and/or help you to cut to the chase regarding something important.

LIBRA

SCORPIO

You’ve been feeling your way along for some time now. There have been many moving parts and plenty of sorting out to get through. For the past four months, Jupiter retrograde in Libra has kept you in a holding pattern. That’s over now. Full-moon Friday pulls out all the stops, perhaps all at once. Tuesday/Wednesday are optimized for same-page accord.

Venus and Mars, the relationship duo, and Mercury, quick-witted one, are on fresh sign changes. All three will now strike flint where you’ll appreciate it the most. Friday’s full moon is on turbocharge, thanks to the added power of Jupiter stationing direct. Take your best shot; give it all you have. A big move, investment, or initiative is where it’s at.

SAGITTARIUS

CAPRICORN

Heart, mind, and soul—you’ll feel this one!

Friday delivers a full moon in Sagittarius and the end of Jupiter retrograde put your dynamo self into full play. It’s time to run with it, to fly, celebrate, or soar. Fresh adventure awaits. An insight, great idea, or great connection is well worth following through on. Saturday through next Wednesday keeps you/it moving along.

Aiming for an escape? A romantic or getaway weekend, time to commune with God, to do more soul-searching, or to simply veg out—all are ideal picks. Mind you, the full moon is likely to pull you into something more or something unplanned. Saturday/ Sunday works best when you call the shots.

Tuesday/Wednesday sparks something fresh.

AQUARIUS

PISCES

Friday’s full moon in Sagittarius is ideal for travel, pleasure-seeking, celebration, or a special event. Social- or businesswise, Friday through Tuesday/Wednesday is great for a launch or for stumbling upon a fresh idea or two. Surprise news may be in the mix.

Your timing, instincts, and special brand of genius strike it right.

Thursday/Friday makes it official and/or kicks it up a great big notch. In addition to a big announcement, a special event or milestone achieved, the full moon can signal the start of a whole new personal life or career chapter. A hello or goodbye could be said.

Jupiter also puts money prospects on the go.

May 20 - June 21

July 22 - August 22

September 22 - October 23

Down 1) Big tournament every four years 2) South American powerhouse 4) Last line of defence 5) Don’t use these 7) First World Cup champs in 1930 9) Spiky shoes 10) Name of the game in Europe 11) Another name for the field 14) Protected with pads

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ARIES

March 20 - April 19

Across 3) ____ League Soccer 4) Ball or boot prize 6) World governing body 8) Goal scorer 12) Caution card colour 13) English ____ League 15) That’s using your noggin!

16) Reigning World Cup champs 17) Kick out of the air

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How to Manage Use of Our Time Effectively and Prioritize the Important Over the Urgent Keisha Johnson

keisha@carib101.com

Living The Dream It seems nearly impossible these days to manage the use of our time effectively so that the things that matter most get done.

Not only do the days and months seem to coalesce, exacerbating our efforts to keep pace with everything swiftly passing by, but distractions abound.

Bots map our interests and routines, weaving layers of intelligent data about us that lure us on paths against our better judgment like impulse shopping and binging online.

The gamut of instant messages, email notifications, Facebook alerts, tweets etc., on all our devices, from all our social media accounts, have created a very noisy world screaming for our attention.

While subliminal marketing tactics stoke the fear of loss in us that sometimes trump logical or responsible behavior.

To keep the focus on the things that matter in the end, like achieving our goals, enjoying good relationships and making a difference in our sphere of influence - is becoming an art form to be mastered.

Managing the Madness How do we manage the madness and prioritize what’s truly important?

Lorene Phillips, a senior insurance executive for over two decades, mother of three boys, wife, mentor, coach and author offers some advice in her book 29 Keys to Unlock Your Faith at Work and Win. “Learning to manage your time is a skill that can help you to meet your goals and to be responsible and dependable.

These are skills that will serve you well in all stages of your career,” shared the vice president and casualty treaty underwriter.

A good starting point, she advises, is finding applicable resources.

Agreeing with Stephen Covey’s number three habit in his book The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People, Phillips says adopting the mindset and skill to “put first things first” has proven “paramount” to her professional success and to balancing her family and social life.

Referencing lessons learned that

distinguished her award-winning career, Phillips writes, I had to find a system to determine my priorities and execute on them.

On the job, it was whatever helped me to write profitable business. This allowed me to better prioritize and manage expectations and deliverables both internally and externally.”

Utilizing tips from Laura Stack’s Leave the Office Earlier, Phillips shared she was able to identify her weak points and find best-fit solutions.

“Keeping up with emails and making sure that I dealt with priority items were my main concerns especially when it seemed like everything was important and urgent all at the same time,” she admits.

How did she overcome this?

“I was able to determine the best times to check emails for example. This strategy proved effective to “fight the urge to respond to every email that interrupted my workflow. I was able to be responsive within 24-hours and I discovered how to use my diary to keep me well-organized at home and at work.”

One Simple Question Understanding ‘what is important’ is implicit to the mastery of prioritization. Phillips said she clarified this in her career when she asked herself a simple question, what am I paid to do?

“It was very liberating once I became clear about what my core responsibilities were. If something did not contribute to that directly, it was not my priority.

It could be delegated or done at another time and I was ok with that,” she shared in an interview with Living the Dream in Canada.

What could ‘putting first things first’ look like for you?

1. For a student, it could be to complete your course of study and to do it well so that you not only obtain the certification but distinguish yourself among your peers.

2. As a professional, it may be to fulfill and surpass the terms and expectations of your contract so that you not only retain your job but show yourself qualified for promotion.

3. Within the family, your top priority may be spending quality time together.

What other strategies have proven effective for you in prioritizing the important from the urgent? We’d love to hear from you.

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Is Estate Planning Right For Me? 1.

Fazaad Bacchus

fazaad@carib101.com

Finance Specialist It’s a fact that we all have to die and when we do, we will leave our possessions to either a named beneficiary or to our estate. Some may not think too much of their estate but others (beneficiaries) might be thinking quite a lot about it. But your estate is not only made up of your car, accounts, insurances, jewelry, and home. It is made up of everything you own and also everything that you owe. At the time of your passing, nothing will be taken with you; the net amount will all be divided up according to your wishes or left to be divided according to Canadian law. Should you leave this important aspect of life’s planning to chance?

Are these some of the questions that you have yet to answer?

How will I transfer my business to my son while my daughter receives very little?

2. How can I ensure that my son who spends too much, has money until he is matured?

3. Should I become disabled, how do I want to be taken care of, be at my home or a home?

4. If I give all this money to my daughter, will her husband take it away from her?

5. What if my own children spend the money I am leaving to my minor grandkids?

6. What type of a funeral do I want, what church, mosque or temple?

7. Am I leaving anything for a charitable organization?

8. What about my capital gains tax, who should pay it off?

9. Are they going to fight over money when I’m gone?

10. Do I want to leave a lifetime income for my spouse?

Many people don’t plan because they don’t believe they have a lot of money, are too busy or are not sure the timing is right. However, at the time of a catastrophe, it puts the family in a whole heap of difficulty. Estate planning is for everyone, not just the wealthy or

the retirees, everyone is subject to the same hazards that can affect us all. Therefore, estate planning is best accomplished now when the individual is alive and of sound mind.

You can always change your mind about your decisions or amend your documents accordingly later on.

So, let us examine how an estate planning exercise could be of benefit for you.

The first step is to meet with a lawyer to design your will. Most people dread doing their will because they believe that they are inviting death, this could not be further from the truth. A will is not only for seniors, it is applicable to everyone. A will covers conditions of care where instructions are given to caregivers as to what must be done in the event of a disability or critical illness etc. It gives specific instruction on death regarding your disposition of wealth, who will, when will they inherit it and for how long.

After meeting with the lawyer, you may need to talk with a financial advisor to be able to put some insurance plans in place to assist with equitable distribution, capital gains tax and pay off any loans you have.

Implement some of the long term care policy to take care of you etc. Act now and achieve your peace of mind.

Sleepless In Credit Andrew Stewart

andrew@carib101.com

Family Advisor Credit is one of those things you don’t want to be without. But the credit game is a Catch-22.

It would seem that credit and debt are synonymous with each other. You need a good credit history to snag the best deals on loans, yet it’s very difficult to get credit without a borrowing history. Some of us with credit problems today earned our bad marks at an early age. This is partially our fault and partially the fault of the lending industry.

When I was back in college the credit game was immediately thrust upon me. I was a borrowing idiot, every bank and department store was invading our campuses every month throwing credit cards at any student who could fog a mirror. And those of us students who didn’t know better happily gobbled them up. Some apparently with little thought of what happens when you’re charged 28% on money you can’t immediately repay.

You would think if you were a student and had no income, you couldn’t get a credit card or otherwise borrow, period. This, of course, is perfectly logical. What institution would lend money to someone with no means of repaying it? Conversely, what person would

borrow money, especially at exorbitant interest rates, that they can’t hope to repay?

The result of this behavior is depressingly predictable. The banks get uncollectible accounts, big write-offs, and fat losses. For students, credit damage that takes weeks to create and years to resolve. When I finished college it took me years to dig myself out of debt. It felt like I would never get from under the weight and stress of creditors.

Without the proper education about credit and how to truly manage it in this country, it wasn’t even a fair fight. These days, many kids are apparently raised to believe credit is not only benign; it’s part of growing up.

Like learning to drive, it’s seen as something everyone needs to experience at the earliest possible age. It’s a Canadian birthright.

Anyone new to the world of credit or damaged history is probably looking to give their FICO score a boost. So what can we do? Here are four simple moves: 1. Apply for a secured credit card. Usually, a deposit is used as collateral and typically has a credit limit that’s equivalent to the deposit. Some lenders may refund the deposit and convert the card to an unsecured product after you have shown your ability to handle debt responsibly over an extended period of time. But before applying, inquire about the creditor’s reporting practices. If they do not report to the credit bureaus Equifax and TransUnion your account activity will have no bearing on your credit profile.

2. Diversify your debt. The types of debt you have sometimes called your “credit

3.

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mix,” accounts for 10% of your FICO credit scores. Instead of having all revolving debt products, like credit cards.

You may want to apply for some sort of installment loan like a car loan or a personal loan because it can help demonstrate your ability to handle credit responsibly over time. Potential creditors may also be interested in your experience with different types of debt.

Don’t fall for the first credit card offer you receive. Don’t waste money by signing up for a credit card with a big annual fee and an exorbitant interest rate. Don’t apply for a lot of cards, because credit inquiries account for 10% of your FICO score. Excessive inquiries drive down your score. Stuck with a shabby piece of plastic? Pay off the balance, but avoid closing the account, because that could also damage your credit score. Then, find a better card.

Keep balances low. The amount you owe accounts for 30% of your FICO score.

Think about that before you swipe your card. Many experts recommend that you use no more than 20% of your credit limit.

If you want to have a perfect credit score, don’t use credit to pad your lifestyle or borrow money you don’t have. Try not to borrow to buy things that go down in value such as cars and clothing. Know that this is not an overnight job. Establishing stellar credit takes time and patience. But if you practice responsible credit use, your efforts will be rewarded.

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5 Things To Consider Before You Buy An Investment Property Maurice Anderson

maurice@carib101.com

Real Estate - For Millennials One of the most valuable commodities I know is information. Whether you’re buying your first or secondary property it is not an easy task. Confident and strategically mindful investors measure themselves against their stated goals and the steps they have in place to achieve them. Building a successful real estate portfolio intertwines both leverage and knowledge. A vast majority of individuals consider investing in real estate and contemplate renting out a portion of the principle residence to offset the mortgage. There are many ways to invest in real estate, if you are thinking about jumping the broom; here are 5 things you should consider before you make the move.

Frequency of Transactions If you frequently engage in the sale of capital property Revenue Canada will investigate.

Usually, the frequency of such occurrences suggests the carrying on of a business for profit. Assessment as ordinary business income will be the result of their investigation.

Relationship to the Taxpayer’s Business The tax court of Canada will unquestionably systemize profits as taxable under ordinary business revenue when a taxpayer uses acquired specialized aptitude in regular business activity to generate a profit on the purchase and/or sale of similar or related commodities.

For example, if a dentist was to buy and sell real estate it would be considered capital gain and thus one half of your gain will be tax-free.

Find a Property With Cash Flow Try and find a good property with positive cash flow. What does this mean? One of the many variables that should be apart of your criteria is to find a property that is below market value in a neighbourhood that will continue to appreciate in value. The rent that you collect should be enough to pay your mortgage payments, utilities, insurance bills and property taxes. The rent received should exude positive monetary

funds once all regular operating expenses are paid.

vestment of your life. There is no liberty available to make mistakes.

Unexpected Expenses Unexpected expenses after buying a rental property can be a weary and emotional task.

Imagine, you just purchased your investment property that you have been saving for the past five years. It has an open concept kitchen embedded with white and black marble backsplash, granite countertops and recently polished walnut hardwood flooring. At first sight it’s perfect. A year later you realize you need to replace the furnace, sump pump and your knob and tube wiring especially if the property you purchased is an older home. You can end up spending hundreds of dollars on drywall repair and paint.

It’s always best practice to put some of the rental income away each money to help cover unexpected expenses to pay for things like repairs and upgrade and whatever else may arise.

Repairs always tend to come at the most unexpected and worst times possible. The worst thing you can do is be unprepared and turn around and dip into your personal savings when it could have been avoided. Take control of the situation and do no let the situation control you. This is one of, if not, the biggest in-

Home Inspector & Contractor The property your interested in should be inspected by a professional home inspector to avoid any major monetary pitfalls you might encounter in the future. In addition, search for a contractor who you feel is trustworthy and can provide expert consultation for any minor renovations or repairs that may be required.

Proper Preparation Buying the right property in general is a challenging, emotional yet exciting journey but the act of being a landlord is one of the hardest parts. Owning a rental property can be one of the ways you can achieve financial freedom if you do things right. Screen your potential tenants carefully and check in on your property on a regular basis. Never be afraid to lay down the law if need be, protect your investment. Save for the repairs you know about and the ones you don’t. When it comes to being a landlord anything can happen. To make it less stressful look into acquiring a property manager from a trusted property management company. Proper preparation prevents poor performance.

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Holder Calls for Aggression as Windies Bounce Back ST. LUCIA -- The West Indies bounced back nicely after their shocking defeat in the opening game to claim a four-wicket win over Afghanistan in the second ODI at the Beausejour cricket ground in St Lucia Sunday night.

The fast bowlers held sway on a quick pitch and Afghanistan batsmen had no answers for them, succumbing in the 38th over of the innings for just 135.

West Indies then got to their target de-

spite another brilliant bowling performance from teenage sensation Rashid Khan and took the win by four wickets. After openers Evin Lewis and Keiran Powell had blasted 40 runs for the opening wicket, the Afghans fought back through their main weapon in Khan.

He sent back Powell in his first over and would go on to grab three wickets to add to the seven he got in the first game.

However, he had right hander Shai

Hope to contend with and the Barbadian won the battle, scoring an unbeaten 48 of 77 balls with three fours to see his team home. Fans at the ground looked despondent after the home team slipped to 72 for four but Roston Chase and skipper Jason Holder partnered Hope to take West Indies home.

After the win, Holder said: “Good to get over the line, but still a few areas to improve on. I could not ask any more from the bowlers.

We need to be more selective with the strokeplay, though.

“One thing we spoke about from the last game is to be more aggressive and make them uncomfortable. We have to find better ways to play them (Rashid and Nabi). I don’t think they are unplayable.”

The decider will be played tomorrow also at the Beausejour. Earlier, the West Indies team showed up a determined bunch and reaped the rewards. Ridiculed and laughed at after their opening loss to the minnows, the players were determine to show that there was a big gulf between the two teams.

Afghanistan won the toss and took first strike, a decision they must have regretted before the end of the first power play, as they lost four wickets in the space of 13 runs, to the fast bowlers Shannon Gabriel and Jason Holder, to stutter to 34/4. One wicket during that period fell via the run out route and that was the scalp of first match top scorer Javed Ahmadi, who got just nine.

The West Indies quicks were aggressive and used short-pitched bowling to good effect, which thrilled the Sunday afternoon crowd.

The Afghan batsmen, most of them on the short side, got ‘throat balls’ which they did not negotiate well and this led to a steady stream of batsmen to and from the pavilion.

Half the side was down before 50 runs were on the board as the West Indies kept up the pressure.

At 6/51, the end looked near but Gulbadin Naib was able to eke out 84 runs before the final four wickets fell, as Afghanistan finally fell for 135. Naib was the last man out for 51 runs from 72 balls with two fours and two sixes.

Using a strong bottom hand he struck the ball cleanly and 36 of his runs came on the on-

side. Gabriel ended with 2/25, Holder 2/38, Nurse 2/33 and Alzari Joseph 2/15.

WI vs Afghanistan Afghanistan Inns N Zadran c & b Holder 8 J Ahmadi run out 9 R Shah c Mohammed b Gabriel 1 S Shenwari lbw Gabriel 2 A Stanikzai c Hope b Joseph 11 M Nabi c Chase b Joseph 13 A Zazai c Nurse b Chase 9 G Naib c Joseph b Nurse 51 R Khan c Hope b Holder 7 D Zadran c Lewis b Nurse 9 A Hamza not out 0 Extras 13w, 1lb, 1nb 15 Total all out (37.3) 135 Fall of wkts: 21, 24, 25, 34, 48, 51, 81, 96, 127, 135. Bowling: S Gabriel 7.4-0-25-2, J Holder 9-1-38-2, R Powell 2.2-0-8-0, A Joseph 6-0-15-2, R Chase 3-1-15-1, A Nurse 9.3-0-33-2.

WI inns E Lewis lbw Rashid 33 K Powell c Nabi b Rashid 12 S Hope not out 48 J Carter c Zazai b Naib 2 J Mohammed c Shenwari b Naib 2 R Chase st Zazai b Rashid 9 R Powell c Shah b Nabi 17 J Holder not out 11 Extras 2lb, 2w 4 Total for 6 wkts (39.2) 138 Fall of wkts: 40, 55, 62, 72, 98, 123.

Bowling: D Zadran 7.2-1-47-0, M Nabi 10-0-331, A Hamza 7-0-15-0, G Naib 5-1-15-2, R Khan 10-1-26-3. Result: West Indies won by 4 wkts.

Series levelled 1-1.

Man of the match: Shai Hope.

- Trinidad Guardian

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