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The way we act and the way we feel are like two sides of the same coin. Many people suffer in silence, unsure of how to seek the help they need, while friends and family aren’t able to spot the signs to prevent a potential harmful situation from escalating.

For years the Caribbean community has disregarded their mental state, refusing to address the issues they face or the feelings they have for fear of being judged or classified as ‘mentally unstable.’ Statistics cannot account for the many people who are not being seen or

heard as they mask their pain, but movements are happening every day in order to change this conversation.

On Friday, February 2nd, 2018 the United Way of Peel Region’s Black Advisory Council (BAC) explored the stigma and cultural responses to Mental Health in the Black Community. Community leaders, policymakers, residents and business leaders came together to launch Black History Month with a much needed and meaningful event: Not at the Margins: A Conversation about Mental Health.

15.3% of the racialized population in Peel are Black Individuals with a total of 131,060 Black people spread out over Caledon, Brampton, and Mississauga.

“The Region of Peel is one of the most diverse communities in Canada: more than 55% of Peel’s population is racialized and Blacks are the second largest racialized group in Peel,” said Len Carby, Chair of the Black Community Advisory Council.

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Brook “Ms. Write” Dixon: Taking Survivors on a ‘Flight’ Towards

Self Healing and Empowerment At just 25 years old, Brooke Dixon also known as Ms. Write has devoted much of her life to advocacy by means of helping survivors to overcome traumatic life situations through her healing journey mentorship. Brooke, an entrepreneur, and spiritual guide, believes that people struggling with the effects of trauma benefit from understanding that they need “to dig deeper, to figure out the who’s, the what’s, the when’s, the why’s and the how’s of their pain” in order to unconditionally heal.

Brooke’s unwavering commitment to helping others to heal was inspired by her very own real-life traumatic experience. At 5 years old, Brooke was molested by a female family member— the effects of which she suffered from for the next 15 years of her life, living in silence perplexed by what had happened to her at such a young age and dealing with the difficulty of overcoming that devastation. It was not until the age of 20 that Brooke was able to begin her very own life-altering healing journey, a journey that has now propelled her devotion towards assisting others in similar situations on their journey.

“My purpose is to help people heal their trauma period!” she said. “To heal the painful situations that they have experienced because that’s the yin of life and we have to experience that balance. Bad things are going to happen no matter what. Yes, it could be extremely traumatic and heartbreaking but it’s a lesson for us to learn. So, for me healing is really important because a healed heart is a happy heart and everyone wants to be happy. I feel like that’s the most important thing in life.”

Brooke was born and raised in Canada to parents of Indo and Afro Jamaican heritage. She spent most of her childhood years moving around with her parents but recounts a great majority of her formative years in Malvern Scarborough. After growing up with the burden of her trauma of being abused, Brooke started her very own positive healing journey in 2011. This

was also the starting point for her advocacy.

In 2012 she developed a non-profit online platform to raise awareness for health and wellness. This also prompted her to write her first self-published novel titled STAGE: Real People. Real Problems, Real Life, a novel Brooke created as “a healing tool for those who struggle with overcoming their past or present afflictions in order to find happiness and self-love”. A work that Brooke said was well received.

“When I wrote the book, some people came up to me and told me how the book really helped them change their mindset and the way they think about life,” she said. “This guy was bullied in high school and he carried that trauma all through high school and he said he read my book and my book helped him change his perception of how he lived his life and how he cared about himself.”

Stories like these have inspired Brooke to create an “improved version” of her former novel. “I believe it deserves to be better so people can get a proper message from it,” she said.

Her new novel titled The Root, an unstructured self-help poetry book with the purpose of helping others find the root to their trauma and healing from it, is currently available for pre-orders on her website and is set to be officially released on February 7, 2018.

“With this book I want people to have an experience while reading it and it’s mainly about healing your internal root so you can get through the root of your trauma because that’s the whole point,” she said.

“You cant just heal the source of something and just pretend that it’s not there. You have to really dig deep and find the reason as to why that is paining you so much and why it is holding you back from the life that you really deserve. You need to heal the root of everything, your problems, your painful situations and your trauma so that you can grow and blossom properly and that’s what I hope people will take

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Alongside her success as a writer, Brooke has been very active in championing for the cause of healing and wellness that she bears much passion for by participating in workshops and doing numerous public speaking appearances. She is currently a mentor with TenThousandCoffees— a networking platform that enables various individuals to share experiences through the power of a ‘coffee chat’ in person or online and was the spokesperson for United Way. The 25-year-old was also a recipient of the Role Model of 2016 award from the Black Canadian Women Awards. She currently operates a social media branding startup The Social Lily, and a health and wellness non-profit, The Balance Space.

Her many certifications include a Peer Support Certificate, a Health and Nutrition diploma, a Business Management diploma, and an ASIST Suicide Intervention Certificate while in the process of receiving her Crystal Certification.

With a new novel on the way added to the many accomplishments in her field of advocacy, Brooke expressed that she is just getting started.

“I want to be my version of the next Oprah!” she said. “I just want to help people on a global scale and spread as much magic as I can and I am very passionate about it because I believe that people should understand the importance of healing and how beneficial it is for themselves and the people around them. The more healed people there are in this world the more peace there is and the more love there is.”

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Black Excellence on the Silver Screen: Toronto Black Film Festival Announces This Year’s Lineup Dellia Rismay

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TC Reporter The Toronto Black Film Festival, or TBFF for short, has returned for its sixth year in the city and is here to not only help audiences celebrate black history month but to remind audiences that black voices and experiences need to be shared. Taking place from February 14th to 19th, the festival features 60 films from 20 countries, including Brazil, South Africa, France, Haiti, Kenya, Swaziland, the UK, Nigeria, Canada, and the US. Founded by the Fabienne Colas Foundation and co-presented

by TD in collaboration with Global News, TBFF gives creators a unique platform to share their stories and allows audiences to discuss cultural, social and socio-economic issues. The event follows in the footsteps of its sister festival, the Montreal International Black Film Festival, which was also created by the Fabienne Colas Foundation, and is in its 14th year.

Opening the film festival and making its Canadian premiere is “The Rape of Recy Taylor”, directed by Nancy Buirski. When Taylor was twenty-four years old, she was abducted as she made her way home from church. She was raped and then left for dead by six armed white men in Jim Crow era Alabama. Despite the threat of violence or death if she revealed what happened to her, Taylor identified her attackers. The NAACP sent their chief rape investigator, Rosa Parks, and

what followed sparked a movement towards justice. Oprah spoke about Taylor in her impassioned Golden Globes speech applauding the strength of women for speaking their truth despite the threats from corrupted men in power.

Colas says that she and her team have been trying to get Buirski’s film at their festival for quite some time and were happy to finally have it for this year’s event. And with Oprah’s Golden Globes speech, it turned into the gift that kept giving. “We were going to screen the film, then we heard Oprah talking about it. That was like, ‘O la la!’ That was a great gift for the director that put so much effort into the film,” Colas says. Due to the hype that Oprah stirred up, as well as being awarded the Human Rights Nights Special Prize for Human rights at the Venice Film Festival, Colas predicts that the film’s screening at TBFF will sell out very quickly.

Other poignant films that will be shown at TBFF include “Tagged” by Jual DaCosta. Centering around a mother trying to grieve her son after he was murdered, the film delves into the issue of how black youth are stereotyped: that those that die by the gun, live by the gun. “Not only is the media portraying that her son was gang-affiliated, but it also influences her community and her family to start thinking that same thing. They also make her feel as though she shouldn’t even grieve her son, because in their eyes he’s a villain, when in fact, he was not,” DaCosta says. The inspiration for “Tagged” came from DaCosta witnessing situations like this happen in her own community. She says that it’s a story that needs to be told, especially in this city. “A lot of people think that these things only happen in the States, and I wanted to show that it does happen in Toronto.”

For younger audiences interested in attending TBFF, this year, for the first time, there will be a day dedicated to children’s films. Not only is this a first for TBFF, but a first for all black film festivals across Canada. “I’m very happy, be-

cause for so long people have been asking for kids’ films, and now they have their own day!” says Colas. Not only is the children’s day a way to encourage families to experience the festival, but also to plant the seed of pride, curiosity, and critical thinking in relation to blackness. “We wanted to expose kids to black history and black stories. We cannot just wait for us to be grown-ups, and then we get exposed to all that. It’s okay if you’re already grown-up and then you start to get exposed to that. But we can start with the kids as well,” she explains.

Those hoping to get some insider info on what goes into filmmaking are in luck: the festival will be bringing back their Masterclass/Workshop called TBFF Black Market, where filmmakers from across the country and around the world will gather to give participants information about all the stages of creating a film. The series will be held over two days, with the “meet the filmmakers” portion as well as a tribute and workshop with casting director and producer Robi Reed held on February 17th, and the “meet the producers” portion on the 18th.

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Not at the Margins: A Conversation About Mental Health Alyssa Mahadeo

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TC Reporter Continued From Page 1 -- Despite the early hour, and the frigid temperatures, it was a full house at the breakfast and networking event hosted by emcee Allan Jones who kept the crowd lively and engaged as he introduced the morning’s speakers with special acknowledgments to the Mayors, and community MPs in attendance.

“When I read the report put out by the United Way using the most recent 2016 census data, I was shocked,” Brampton Mayor Linda Jeffrey addressed. “The findings were really very powerful and put us in a place where we have to understand how much of our community is struggling. It showed the gap between the rich and the poor and how much it’s grown and how dramatic the change is within this region.”

The United Way of Peel Region is focused on poverty reduction, and are collectively working together to reduce poverty, implement preventative measures and support people living in crisis right now. Living in poverty is one of the leading causes of mental well-being, living in the unknown, and being unsure of how you will be able to provide for yourself or your family.

In working to further the conversation, the audience was able to hear from three passionate experts in the field advocates for mental health and actively working in aid in efforts to break the stigma of mental health in the Black Community. These three black women serve as role models to the community and their stories and experiences spoke to the overwhelming need for more people to speak up.

“I started noticing certain things about myself, I starting walking fast, talking fast, eating quickly, brushing my teeth in a hurry, I couldn’t sleep and everything was always going too fast and I couldn’t understand it,” shared Keynote speaker and Mental Health Advocate Stacy-Ann Buchanan. “My roommate at the time said, ‘I think you’re showing the signs of anxiety,’ and went into my room and I sat down and thought to myself anxiety? White girls get that.”

Stacy-Ann’s experience speaks to only one of many that she would encounter and have to face head-on. Growing up with Jamaican parents they didn’t understand what she was going through, therefore how could anyone hope to help?

Heart racing, the voices in her head saying the world would be better off without her, Stacy-Ann has been fighting against Mental

Health issues and urges the Black community to do the same. Through her documentary the Blind Stigma featuring other men and women of Black descent she demonstrates how bad it can get, how hopeless people can feel when they feel like there is no way out, and no one present to listen.

Following the keynote address, StacyAnn alongside Colleen Taffee of TAFFE Consulting, one-link, Trillium Health Partners and Dr. Hayley Hamilton, Scientist at the Institute for Mental Health Policy Research and Centre for Addiction and Mental Health, spoke together in a panel discussion led by moderator Sharon Douglas. Their conversation was both empowering and solutions-oriented. Each woman spoke to their own experience, as well as how issues could potentially be addressed moving forward to ensure that people are informed of the options they have and to ensure they know they are not alone.

In addition to the deep and meaningful conversations had that morning, three individuals from within the community were recognized and awarded for their work with the Best in Community awards. The Youth Leadership Award was presented to Jermaine Frazer for his work as a program manager at One Voice Team Youth Leadership Program.

The Leadership in Business Award was presented to Frederick Roberts, owner of community restaurant Freddy’s Kitchen in Mississauga. The award was accepted by Mississauga citizen of the year Linden King on Frederick’s behalf.

Finally, the Community Leadership Award was presented to Len Carby, Chair of the Black Community Advisory Council, for all of the work he has contributed as a member of the Black Community and the civic leadership through dedication to the success of the Black Community using innovative approaches to meeting community needs locally in Peel.

Since being established in 1967 United Way of Peel Region inspires people from all walks of like to come together to raise funds, volunteer and motivate policy and attitude changes that lead to the improvement of people’s quality of life in Brampton, Caledon, and Mississauga. United Way’s community investment focus is to help individuals and families move from a life of poverty to one full of possibilities.

The United Way of Peel supports three community advisory councils: the South Asian Advisory Council, the Chinese Advisory Council, and the Black Community Advisory Council formed to inform the development of strategies addressing key issues affecting Peel’s Black Community. Their members come from all walks of life including business, health, education, and social services.

Creating lasting change at local levels starts with speaking out for those who cannot speak. Together as a community, we can continue the conversation so that everyone shall be heard.

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New Brampton Dealership helps you find the Car you Need!

Alyssa Mahadeo

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TC Reporter Buying a new car is an exciting, and simple process depending on who you ask. Doing research beforehand and knowing what questions to ask can make the process easier and less stressful especially if it’s your first time or your first big investment.

Since 1964, Performance Auto Group has built a reputation as one of Canada’s leading automotive groups. Their dealerships are amongst the highest volume stores in Ontario and have consistently received top recognition for providing outstanding care to every guest.

Walking into any dealership, most people are interested, but not immediately looking to buy. Chances are they are looking for a great salesman, someone reliable, someone they can count on to help them, in their buying process, who is receptive and understanding of their needs.

At Performance Auto Group, their core values are deeply rooted in each of their individual dealerships. They believe that every customer is entitled to the same great experience and go above and beyond in meeting the individual needs of each of their clients.

As one of Canada’s largest auto groups Performance Auto is always expanding, opening easily accessible dealerships to better serve their customers. They pride themselves on being able to offer an elevated level of service at their state-ofthe-art dealerships, and their first priority is to provide their clients with an exceptional experience.

No stranger to the industry, the newly appointed General Manager of Performance Honda in Brampton, Nial Boatswain has garnered years of experience prior to joining the Performance Auto Group in December of last year.

Born of Guyanese heritage, Nial started his career in the industry while still living in

Guyana in 1982. In 1989 after coming to Canada he began working as an apprentice at Scarborough Lexus Toyota, working towards acquiring his license to becoming a licensed service technician.

He worked his way up on the service side of the business before leaving in 1999 from his position as an Assistant Service Manager to become Service Manager at Formula Honda in Scarborough.

As a manager in the field, Nial gained a lot of experience working one on one with clients, understanding and gaining the ability to integrate the Performance Auto Group core values with his own to offer his customers the best service experience possible.

“I believe in a guest first experience, understanding what the guest’s needs are, and ensuring that the guest’s needs are met.” Nial shares.

In 2002 Nial joined Pickering Honda, where after working as a Service Manager for two years, he stepped into the role of General Manager at Ajax Nissan a role that he was more than qualified to fill but also required him to split his time between two dealerships.

In 2008 he relinquished his position at Nissan to focus on Formula Honda, and he remained there until early spring of last year, his ten plus years of experience leading him to become the General Manager of the newly opened dealership located at the 401 & Mayfield Auto Mall - Performance Honda.

As their newly appointed General Manager, Nial promises an exceptional guest experience for every client that walks through their doors.

“I am very selective in my hiring process,” Nial explains. “Outstanding customer service starts from how you hire your people and then create an environment where people feel like they are family.”

Through years of experience, Nial has learned that a motivated team is comprised of individuals who feel that their needs and what’s important to them are being accommodated by their manager.

“My guiding philosophies are that the members of my team need to be inspired and engaged.” Nial resolves. “If my staff is inspired and en-

Pan-Afrikan Event

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TC Reporter February is “Black History” month. A time to honor black excellence as well as celebrate achievements.

The Global Afrikan Community Network (GACN) will be hosting a Pan-Afrikan weekend celebration to honor the month. The weekend promises to be filled with celebrations, dancing and eating as well as learning and networking.

The two-day celebrations will consist of a dinner and dance that will take place on Saturday, Feb. 24th at the Toronto Plaza Hotel’s Lady Hamilton Ballroom, and a “Pan-Afrikan marketplace and food court and Networking” and more on Sunday.

According to GACN “the celebration is based on knowing that Afrikan peoples, both on the Afrikan continent and in the diaspora have not merely a common history, but a common destiny.”

The evening will also feature Dr. Umar Johnson as the keynote speaker for the evening.

Johnson is a certified Psychologist and motivational speaker, who is also referred to as the “Prince of Pan-Afrikanism.”

There will be a performance by author and award-winning poet Adam Myrie. Myrie has

appeared in many programmes on stage and in front of the camera, as well as lending his talent to many different charitable causes.

According to the organizers, Myrie is promised: “to take you on a journey across an ocean of time, when master griots sat around ancient fires and told great stories of kings, queens, and gods; in epic tales from the forgotten past.”

The guests will also be treated to a dance performance by Afua Ngoma dance ensemble. The group founded in 2014 by “soca sweet” dance and fitness instructor Kumba Adowa is described as a “Dance Ensemble creating new rhythmic waves in the Afro-Caribbean cultural arts movement in Toronto.”

The Dinner and Dance is going for $60 per person and $100 for couples. The night will also feature a cash bar and a 50/50 draw for the guests. The programming is slated to begin at 6 p.m. on Saturday, with the reception taking place at 7 p.m. and dinner at 8 p.m.

Guests planning to attend Saturday’s dinner and dance are encouraged to arrive at the event in style clad in their Afrikan attires.

Lady Sharon of Roots Reggae Hub and Dewitt Lee lll of the Money, Power & Respect Show on 96.5 Radio F.M will take you through the evening as your hosts.

There will be more events to follow all day Sunday. The organization will also have a PanAfrikan Marketplace and Food court from 12-10 p.m. at the Toronto Plaza Hotel.

According to the organizers “, the free event helps keep the money circulating in our community, support local artists, authors and crafters.”

Sunday will also include a live Lecture

by Dr. Umar Johnson. The lecture titled “Pan-Afrikanism or Perish.” The lecture is described as “taking aim at working towards the betterment of the

gaged, then my guest experience will be second to none.”

Recognized by Deloitte as one of Canada’s 50 Best Managed Companies, Performance Auto Group represents 23 automotive brands across 28 dealerships and 32 different locations.

Their dealerships are located in Brampton, Brantford, Bolton, Grimsby, Mississauga, Oakville, Orangeville, St. Catharines-Niagara, and Toronto. Performance Auto Group also includes AutoPlanet Direct, Ontario’s largest indoor used car showroom. Our brands include Audi, Acura, Honda, BMW, MINI, Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, RAM, FIAT, Ford, Genesis, Hyundai, Kia, Lexus, Toyota, Mazda, Mercedes-Benz, smart, Mitsubishi, Nissan, Subaru, and Volkswagen.

“People come into the dealership with an objective, and we are offering them a solution,” Nial explains “Over the course of working towards their final objective they are able to acquire a vehicle, and our primary focus is taking care of the guest first as well as ensuring that consumer guidelines are met and established.”

Nial would like every client that visit their dealership services to feel at home and welcomed as part of the family. He promises a high degree of integrity with each customer experience that is transparent, easy to comprehend and leaves the client highly satisfied with their purchase at the end of their experience.

As of February 1st, Performance Honda is open for business and prepared to deliver on the highest level guest experience possible. “I want the community to know that their needs are going to be taken into consideration as we conduct business together,” Nial affirms.

Performance Honda is located at the 401 & Mayfield Automall at 30 Ace Drive in Brampton. They are deeply committed to helping you find the perfect vehicle to suit your needs. Stop in and let them put you in the car you need today!

Afrikan diaspora by uniting the diaspora to help eradicate the “isms” that have been passed down generationally through, colonialism, white fragility and negative mental indoctrination.”

People are invited to attend yet another dinner Sunday evening at 6 p.m.

Chop-Z, a street Hip Hop artist from Toronto will kick-off the evening’s programming which will also feature a live performance

by Ubuntu Drum and Dance Theatre. The dance group is made up of children that celebrate African culture and history through drumming, dance, and theatre.

The hosts for the evening will be Sister Jessica Jones, a raw-vegan based diet enthusiast and Brother Sankofa a Toronto based radio personality.

Tickets for Sunday night’s dinner will cost $35 each and $30 (advance). Youth seventeen and under as well as seniors sixty-five and over get in for free.

The GACN is an organization made up of different networks of Afrikan, Afrikan-Caribbean, Afrikan-Canadian and Afrikan-Latino Associations in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA).

The organization is working towards creating a “Global Afrikan Village through referendum consensus, right here in the GTA and beyond,” this according to the network’s mission.

Black History month is annually observed in the Canada and the US in February as well as the United Kingdom and the Netherlands in October.

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Eglinton Cityscapes- Transit And Transition: Photo Installation Commemorates A Piece Of Canadian Black History Kabrena Robinson

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TC Reporter If you happen to be taking a stroll down Eglinton Avenue West, along Dufferin Street to Marlee between now and March 31st, you might be instantaneously captivated by a series of eye-catching displays in storefront windows. This beautification and educational project is the Cityscapes Transit and Transition, a photo installation celebrating the city’s transit history and neighborhood origins. The installation is a collaborative initiative orchestrated by York Museum and York Eglinton Business Improvement Area (BIA), a corporation with a mandate “to create a vibrant and dynamic atmosphere in the public realm and support local businesses through supplementary marketing initiatives and festivities.”

Each photograph on display echoes stories of the area’s rich history and it’s evolution as a working-class neighborhood built along accessible transit. BIA Coordinator Aadila Valiallah, says the installation is not only an effort to “add color and life” to the neighborhood during the dreary and uneventful winter season but also meant to inform and enlighten onlookers of the deep historical background presented in the various photographs and the stories they tell.

“Part of our mandate is to create ambiance in the neighborhood,” she said.

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occupation that was mostly carried out by black men from the late nineteenth century until the mid-1950s. During this period, black men had very few job opportunities open to them due to racism and discrimination being prevalent in Canada. Though many sleeping car porters tended to be highly educated men, many with university degrees in science, medicine, and business administration, racist hiring policies prevented them for acquiring jobs in their various fields so the best option for them was to find employment as a sleeping car porter for Canadian railway companies. The pay was low and the hours very long.

After working as a sleeping car porter and saving his money for several years, Redmon bought a truck and started his own cartage business. It grew to a fleet of nine trucks, one of the biggest in York Township. The story of Redmon sheds an important light not only on the history of the early working class people of the neighborhood but also the history of black Canadians and sleeping car porters.

“In the conversation of black history in Canada, here is a story of a black man and his family who were here from the very beginning when this neighborhood was being built,” said Valiallah.

“In terms of the post-colonial history and the development of this neighborhood the contribution is the same and equal as every other Canadian and he was a successful entrepreneur at a time when the environment for black Canadians would have been hostile and he came and he worked hard so this story is very inspirational.”

The other photo installations can be found in storefront windows at 1796 and 1596 Eglinton Avenue and at 605 Oakwood Avenue available for viewing up to March 31st , 2018.

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“So, we want people when they walk down the street whether doing various errands or shopping to be inspired and engaged by the different photo installations on display.”

She also added that the decision to use historic photographs for the installation was inspired by the need to showcase various archival collections from the York Museum that are no longer open to the public and also as a result of the recent changes in the neighborhood due to the Metrolinx construction site.

“We thought that this was a perfect opportunity to bring some positive attention to our history and our changes and how our neighborhood has developed over time,” she said. “A closer look at our neighborhood and history reveals many more interconnected stories among the people who have lived here, who work here, who move through our neighborhood and the city which we are part of.”

The photo installations currently at four locations, show early images of the self-built suburbs; roads and railways being built and the people who made it possible, and other photographs that highlight the early life of the neighbourhood’s working class such as an image of an Ideal Bread delivery cart, that delivered bread to the neighbourhood.

The story of Nathan Redmon, the first African-Canadian to own his own carriage business at 122 Belgravia Ave, is the largest photo collection in the installation from York Museum. The photographs available for viewing on 1563 Eglinton Ave show images of his truck yard, family home, business card and his “dapper sense of style”.

Nathan Redmon came to Toronto from the United States in 1913. At the time, he took a job as a sleeping car porter, an

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TC Reporter Piece of Mine Arts will hold their 3rd Annual Black Men In Theatre showcase at the Fairview Library Theatre. The group of male artists will explore difficult issues impacting the black community. They will use their works to open up discussion on themes of black identity, mental health, poverty, and sexual abuse. Guests will be engaged with genuine storytelling, however, the showcases scheduled on February 16th and 17th are family friendly but mature subject matter will be discussed.

On February 15th Troy Crossfield’s A Little White Lie will take the center stage. It is a breakthrough play about people pretending to be something they are not in order to achieve their own self-serving goals. The play sold out successfully each of its four nights. The play’s sequel, A Little Black Lie, will be included in the February 16th and 17th line-ups. The story is meant to illustrate dark family secrets re-

vealed and the reasons families hide secrets in order to protect themselves.

Besides Troy Crossfield’s A Little Black Lie, the Friday and Saturday lineups are scheduled to include Peter Bailey who will present Tyson’s Song, a story of two friends who plan a last guy’s night out before Tyson’s depression complicates things.

DORA Award winner, for Outstanding Sound Design/Composition, Kobèna Aquaa-Harrison will refer to his autobiography turned live script during the showcase. Called Golden Tale of Djungle Bouti, the story uses music and comedic conversations to explain a young Ghanian boy’s transition into Canada. Aquaa-Morrison is a multi-instrumentalist who created his first company at ten years old and is the founder/former President of Toronto festivals such as AfroFest and Michèzo! International Festival.

Dennis Langley’s Vagabond is a one-man show currently being developed for the stage. It is about a young man taking steps to progress in his career, making decisions that may have come too late, all while wrestling with his current and future state.

Langley was most recently seen in Crossfield’s sold out stage play A Little White Lie at the Alumni Theatre and Church People at the Aga Khan Museum.

Jonathan C. Pearce’s Gossip Folks, a narrative of hip-hop culture mixed with songs that bring you back to take you

forward. Additionally, Pearce founded the Fusion Dance Company in 2017, offering authentic Hip-Hop Classes of all levels at an affordable price. It is a safe, accessible space where people living in or around the Markham/Scarborough area come to express themselves through dance. These showcases will be presented for 90 minutes each day beginning at 7:30 PM. Tickets for one day are $25 while the 2-day pass goes for $40.

The featured artists were selected from Piece Of Mine Arts submissions in order to provide deserving professionals with a venue and marketing as a way of supporting their work. Founded in 2013, Piece of Mine Arts gives artists of the community opportunities to create works that will embrace the abundant cultures of black people. In addition to work created by their intersectional Black artists, Piece Of Mine Arts has youth programming and educational workshops designed to explore African-Canadian narratives.

The showcase, promising a night of theatre, dance, and music, will take place on the same weekend as the Canadian opening of Black Panther, the only black superhero movie to hit theatres in twenty years. A timely reminder that black content creators are in abundance and forever climbing.

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Things Looking up at White Water

GUYANA -- A HOUSING project at White Water in the Mabaruma sub-district of Region One (Barima-Waini) is almost complete.

The project was undertaken through a new sustainable hinterland housing scheme, which was overseen by the Central Housing and Planning Authority (CH&PA) and funded by the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) through a US$3.1M loan.

Undertaken in three phases, it is the follow-on to the Hinterland Housing pilot project that ran from 2009-2015.

A village council official told the Guyana Chronicle on Saturday that 26 houses are almost completed, and that some families have already moved in, while others have been undergoing the finishing touches to completion.

The homes were built by residents, and according to a villager, the carpenters of White Water are committed to building the homes through an arrangement with the CH&PA.

As regards the selection process, families were interviewed, and depending on their circumstance, they were selected for a house.

“They were selected based on their condition of living, or if their house was too full,” a village council official confirmed.

The village, which lies close to the border with Venezuela, has a population of approximately 1,200 residents, and was targetted to benefit from the hinterland sustainable housing project, having benefitted from the initial component that ended in 2015.

According to the CH&PA, the objective of the project was to improve the liveability of low-income households in pre-selected hinterland communities; improve access to housing, potable water, sanitation; and promote women empowerment.

During a community meeting at the village’s multi-purpose hall in September 2016, CH&PA Senior Community Develop-

ment Officer, Donell Bess-Bascom reminded residents of the success of the last project.

“In White Water,” she said, “we have been able to construct 22 full houses. We were able to replace 28 roofs, and I know there have been more that we didn’t count.

“White Water has been an exemplary village under this project; your performance has generally been very good, because you were the first community we started with under the last project.”

She’d also said at the time: “Twelve communities will be part of this process; four of them are in Region One. These include White Water and its satellite villages that come under the administration of White Water.

“We are looking at Kamwatta and Sebai in Region One, and we have eight other communities in Region Nine that we will be implementing under this project.”

Minister of Public Affairs, Dawn Hastings–Williams, who was attached to the housing sector at the time, told the residents at the meeting that during the project’s execution persons would have benefitted from jobs.

“That is what cohesive, empowered and sustainable communities means; you must have local economic developmental activities right there in your communities, that is what the Ministry of Communities is encouraging every community to do. When you are thinking about community development plans, get everyone involved,” Minister Hastings-Williams said.

White Water Toshao, Cleveland De Souza was appreciative that the village has been considered for another round of intervention.

Under the IDB-funded Hinterland Housing Project, communities in Regions One and Nine (Upper Takutu-Upper Essequibo) were expected to benefit, with a total of 306 full houses being constructed and 122 roofs being replaced.

- Guyana Chronicle

Miner Gets 15 Years for Killing Brother

GUYANA -- A remorseful Neville France was on Monday morning sentenced to a total of 15 years imprisonment before Justice James Bovell-Drakes in the Georgetown High Court for the 2013 murder of his brother.

France had earlier last month pleaded guilty to the lesser count of manslaughter

In handing down the sentence, Justice Bovell-Drakes started at a base of 62 years but deducted 20 years, the age of the deceased Richard France when he was killed; five years for time served in jail; 10 years for the early guilty plea; and 12 years for defence attorney Siand Dhurjon’s plea of mitigation.

The judge told the court that defence counsel raised some moving issues in his plea of mitigation but added that the court was concerned with justice. Justice Bovell-Drakes added that he relied on the caution statement the accused gave the police and it was also highlighted by the fact both were consuming alcoholic beverages.

He pointed out that the deceased Richard France was drinking high wine while his brother, Neville France was consuming vodka.

The judge stated that he was satisfied with the evidence led in the magistrate’s court which stated that the deceased had pelted the accused but he evaded the object nevertheless and he took away the knife from his brother and used that same knife to stab him.

The accused told the court that he was sorry and made some other muted utterances before the judge imposed the 15-year sentence.

In his plea of mitigation, defence attorney, Siand Dhurjon said the accused

Neville France was born in Port Kaituma, North West District in 1974 and was the father of three.

He related that December 12, 2013 was the saddest day for his client and his family.

Dhurjon told the court that the deceased Richard France had some serious mental issues and was an alcoholic at a very young age.

He added that this was supported by the father who stated in the deposition that at one time Richard broke his hand and on another occasion he injured his brother, Neville.

Dhurjon said the deceased was in the habit of cursing and he would pelt their house when he was under the influence.

He noted that when the post mortem was performed by Dr. Nehaul Singh he indicated that a strong scent of alcohol emanated from the stomach of the deceased.

Dhurjon told the court that on the day in question the deceased was arguing with a neighbour while, he was armed with a bow-and-arrow as well as a knife.

Probation Officer Remesia Lewis told the court that the accused had a normal life up to age 12 became delinquent and started to drink heavily with friends.

She added that Neville France became addicted to alcohol and never went to school as such, he was unable to read and write but somehow managed to get a job with a private company before he became a gold miner.

Lewis told the court that because of his heavy imbibing his relationship with his child mother ended and residents said he was always in a drunken state.

- Guyana Chronicle

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All Options On The Table

GUYANA -- Foreign Affairs Minister, Carl Greenidge and his team of advisors and lawyers are currently finalising a report consisting of broad options the Government of Guyana must consider as it moves to the International Court of Justice (ICJ) for a final settlement on the longstanding territorial controversy with Venezuela.

The report will be submitted to Cabinet this week. On the sideline of a National Consultative Meeting on the Global Compact for Safe, Orderly and Regular Migration at the Pegasus Hotel on Monday, Greenidge who is also performing duties as Prime Minister told reporters that Cabinet will meet this week to discuss the implications of the United Nations (UN) Secretary General (SG) Antonio Guterres’ decision to refer the Guyana/Venezuela Border Territorial Controversy to the ICJ.

In the interim, the Foreign Affairs Ministry, its team of advisors and lawyers, met all day Sunday hammering out broad options the Guyanese Government should consider in moving to the World Court. “They (have) mapped out the broad options, the issues that needed immediate attention and those for which the Cabinet has to give policy guidance. So in the course of the week, that report will be presented to the Cabinet and Cabinet will make some decisions,” the Foreign Affairs Minister told reporters.

Government, he explained, will have to decide on how it will approach the ICJ and on matters relating to its legal team. In an escrow account at the Bank of Guyana, Government has already set aside US$15M to accommodate legal fees. In response to the UNSG’s decision to refer the territorial controversy to the World Court on the basis that no significant progress had been made at the level of the Good Offices process, Venezuela objected while maintaining its historical position that the Good Offices process should continue.

But Minister Greenidge said the UNSG’s decision to refer the Guyana/Venezuela Territorial Controversy to the ICJ has effectively brought an end to the Good Offices process. “The Good Offices process as Guyanese know it has finished. It has been completed. We have been at it for 25 years and within the post 1966 or within the life of the Geneva Agreement, the mechanisms set out there have all been exhausted. We are now moving to the one chosen by the SG,” he said.

Venezuela after agreeing and honouring the 1899 Arbitral Tribunal Award for half of a century, the Spanish-speaking country in 1962 unilaterally and without any basis or evidence contended that the 1899 Award was null and avoid. The 1899 Arbitral Tribunal Award had given more than 90 per cent of an area to then British Guiana (now Guyana).

By February 1966, the Geneva Agreement was reached. It was under that agreement that both Guyana and Venezuela in 1982 requested the intervention of the UN Secretary General in deciding on the method to bring the controversy to an end. After years of no significant progress at the level of the Good Offices, Guyana requested that the matter be referred to the ICJ.

Article V of the Geneva Agreement provides for Guyana and Venezuela to refer the decision of the means of settlement to an appropriate international organ on which they both agree but it also provides for the Secretary General to refer the matter to appropriate international organ if the countries fail to reach an agreement.

In making his decision, Mr. Guterres

also concluded that the two countries “could” benefit from the continued Good Offices of the UN through a complementary process.

Minister Greenidge said Guyana has no difficulty in working along with the UNSG and other parties involved. “We have and we will continue to be members of the UN and within the framework of the United Nations, the SG has a role in any dialogue between countries that may pose challenges in that regard, and I take it that Venezuela is clearly aware of that framework. In that regard we stand ready to work along with the SG, Venezuela and whoever else to solve any problem that may arise in this phase,” the Foreign Affairs Minister explained.

However, he made it clear that the Good Offices process and all other forms of mediation have been exhausted. “In the dialogue of course, if there are any new ideas, those new ideas will be considered but the process in the court will go ahead,” he further clarified.

Asked whether Guyana will go to the ICJ alone, if Venezuela upholds its position, the Foreign Affairs Minister said it is a non-issue for Guyana, stating clearly that the UNSG has already handed down its decision – that is – to refer the territorial controversy to the ICJ.

“The court is a forum at which you can each represent yourself, it is none of my business as to who else is there. The issue is this, that there is an allegation which forms the nub of the contention that is the controversy and that says that this Treaty of 1899 is null and void, that’s what the court has to decide,” the Foreign Minister stated.

“Venezuela has said that the treaty is null and void, if they are so convinced that it is null and void that’s the forum to represent their case,” he added.

Maintaining that the matter is a legal one, Minister Greenidge emphasised that it ought to be resolved at an appropriate forum – that is – the ICJ. “This direction is to resolve an allegation, a claim that somehow a treaty – an international treaty is null and void. And it doesn’t matter who is listening or who doesn’t want to support their own arguments, we have said it is a legal issue; the UN has said it is a legal issue; it is to be resolved in an appropriate forum,” he posited.

It is the role of the ICJ to settle, in accordance with international law, legal disputes submitted to it by States and to give advisory opinions on legal questions referred to it by authorised United Nations organs. For the Guyana Government, the legal opinion is all that is needed to prove its case. “We are saying is that whatever opinion the ICJ cares to give will be the opinion we seek. A question has to be put to the ICJ and the ICJ will determine the extent of its own competence and that we are prepared to accept. We are not here to define the role of the ICJ. In other words we have asked the UN Secretary General to refer the matter to the ICJ, now that it has been referred, I am not going to get into a big argument as to whether it has powers,” Minister Greenidge said.

“Guyana concern as conveyed to the Secretary-General is that a shadow has been cast over Guyana’s development for the last 51 years and it will remain so for as long as there is any doubt as to the status of the treaty that we signed in 1899,” he added. He maintained that the role of the court is to determine the validity of the 1899 Arbitral Award.

- Guyana Chronicle

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TRINIDAD -- Social media users are being advised to exercise extreme caution when making posts, as citizens who fall victim to reckless and malicious statements now have an avenue of recourse.

Delivering a 18-page judgment in a landmark case, brought by a couple whose neighbour falsely accused them of sexually abusing their children in a series of Facebook posts, High Court Judge Frank Seepersad considered social media cases in Commonwealth jurisdictions to develop a local position on the issue as there are currently no laws which directly address it.

“Far too often, social media is used as a forum to engage in this type of irresponsible and cruel discourse. This state of affairs cannot continue unabated and the court therefore has elected to mould and apply the common law in a manner which gives some degree of protection to citizens,” Seepersad said.

While Seepersad noted that local laws only contemplate libel as printed or written words on traditional formats, he said it should be interpreted to include statements on social media platforms.

“Without reservation this court concludes that postings and information placed on social media sites such as Facebook, Twitter, Viber and Whatsapp has to be viewed as publications and the common law test in relation to libel will apply to same. Such post are in a comprehensible form and they can be accessed and read by

TRINIDAD -- The tenacity of German Chancellor Angela Merkel.

The wisdom of former prime minister of the United Kingdom Winston Churchill.

The people’s touch of former president of the United States Barack Obama.

And the personality of the former minister of Dominica Eugenia Charles.

These are the ingredients that President-Elect Paula-Mae Weekes are hoping to use when she assumes her role as this country’s sixth head of State next month.

Speaking to the T&T Guardian in an one-on-one interview Monday, Weekes said she wants to be remembered for being a servant of Trinidad and Tobago.

The T&T Guardian asked Weekes if there are any world leaders she is inspired by as she assumes her new position.

“There are so many of them, you want to take a piece of this one here and a piece of that one there,” Weekes said.

TRINIDAD -- Cabinet has ratified the purchase of the Galleon’s Passage for the sea bridge.

Prime Minister Dr Keith Rowley called his Cabinet team to a meeting Monday afternoon to address the matter, but social media was awash with speculation that the ‘emergency’ Cabinet meeting was to discuss a shake-up in portfolios and a Cabinet reshuffle.

But the T&T Guardian was told that the meeting, which lasted for just over half an hour, was simply to ratify the purchase of the vessel. The Cabinet reportedly

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Judge Warns Against Social Media Posts a potentially worldwide audience,” Seepersad said.

Stating that many users had the “misguided perception” that posts of the their accounts were private, Seepersad said that they do not have privacy protection once posts are uploaded.

“One must be mindful that although the account is private, the posts emanating from the account occupy a public space and the content of these posts will be subject to public opinion and scrutiny as will persons to whom the posts refer,” Seepersad said.

He also noted that social media users would be held to the same standards as traditional media practitioners.

“Social media ought not to be viewed as an unregulated media forum and anyone who elects to express views or opinions on such a forum stands in the shoes of a journalist and must be subjected to the standards of responsible journalism which govern traditional media,” he said.

Seepersad said users would be held accountable if they make defamatory posts on their accounts themselves, if they give third parties permission to make the posts and in circumstances where defamatory posts are uploaded by unknown parties and are not removed within a reasonable time.

He also called on Government to introduce legislation to address the issue as he admitted that it would help the court ob-

tain information from service providers in instances where there are security breaches and the unauthorised use of social media accounts.

“The required legislative intervention is not optional but is mandatory!” he said.

About The Case In the lawsuit, the family were claiming they were defamed by Janelle Burke in a series of posts on her Facebook account in January 2016.

The family’s names have been withheld by the T&T Guardian to protect the identities of the woman’s teenage son and the couple’s seven-year-old daughter, who were the subject of the posts.

Testifying at the trial last week, both parents claimed that they were close friends with Burke up until they began doing construction work on their home in 2014.

They claimed that after several months of verbal abuse, the teenager showed his mother a series of screenshots of the posts on Burke’s Facebook page, which he received from a friend.

The screen-shots were tendered as evidence in the case as the posts were removed before the lawsuit came to trial.

The posts alleged that his stepfather was guilty of sexually abusing him and his sister and that his sister and mother were prostitutes.

Obama, Merkel, Churchill Among Her Idols

“Well of course Angela Merkel for her tenacity. We could go a lot further back, Winston Churchill, who was a very wise leader for his time. I would love to have the people’s touch of President Obama. I think coming closer to home and not because she is a woman, but Eugenia Charles, because she never lost contact with the people. Up until the end you could call her telephone and she would answer her telephone for herself, so I think if I can pull the best from those four I will be going very well indeed.”

One day the country may even been fortunate enough to see President Weekes ride into the Independence Day Parade on horse-back.

Weekes was learning to ride horses at the Police Barracks in St James before she fell and injured her shoulder, she revealed. However, since being elected president Weekes has dreamed of putting those talents to work and riding into the Independence Day parade.

You may have to wait until next

year to see that happen though, if ever, she said.

Weekes said if she had to describe herself in one word it would be “deliberate.”

It was this mentality she also used when deciding whether or not to accept the offer to become this country’s next president.

Asked if someone were doing a biography on her what would she like the title to be, Weekes said “Enjoy life.”

It’s a philosophy she lives by.

“Try to make the most out of every day and have some fun in every day,” she said.

“I have had many, many happy experiences and I have absolutely nothing to be despairing about in my private life, of course we despair about what is happening around us in the country but then again never losing hope.”

Weekes said she was concerned by the country’s high crime rate, but she believes all is not lost.

“I’m hoping that whatever re-

Cabinet Ratifies New Ferry Buy

had to go through “the normal formalities with a purchase of this type.”

Finance Minister Colm Imbert announced in January that the Government had agreed to purchase a boat for the sea bridge at a cost of US$17.4 million.

The vessel, which is currently in China, will cost the country an additional US$800,000 to get to Trinidad, bringing the total cost up to US$18.2 million.

Cabinet sources told the T&T Guardian the discussion was on the urgency of getting the boat here in light of growing concerns from the Tobago busi-

ness community that with the Carnival weekend upon them, there have been a number of cancellations from locals who would normally have spent the weekend on the island.

With the Cabinet having approved the funding for the boat, the National Infrastructure Development Company (NIDCO) will now proceed with the purchase of the vessel.

Cabinet sources also said the meeting was not “an emergency meeting, but a special meeting called only to ratify the purchase of the vessel.”

Attached to the posts were individual photographs of the family members and their telephone numbers.

The couple claimed that three days after being informed of the posts, they were visited by police officers from the Child Protection Unit, who interrogated them over the allegations of sexual abuse.

They were called for a subsequent interview, before being cleared of any wrongdoing.

While Burke admitted that the posts appeared on her page, she claimed that they could have been posted by a number of people who had access to her account including her sons and another relative. Burke was given an opportunity to testify in her defence but she refused.

Seepersad rejected this as he pointed out that the posts mirrored the insults which she had directed towards the family in the past.

“It is difficult to fathom how any right thinking member of society would contemplate to publish words such as those posted on Burke’s Facebook account,” Seepersad said.

While Seepersad ruled in the family’s favour, he did not assess the compensation to be paid to them as he referred the issue to High Court Master.

The family was represented by Glen Bhagwansingh, while Adrian Thompson represented Burke.

- Trinidad Guardian

sources can be afforded would be put toward addressing the issue (of crime) but I think we need some more creative measures,” Weekes said.

“I think there are small things that can be done that perhaps we are not doing. I think we are a big picture people, we always look to the most grandiose plans, ignoring a lot of small but effective things that can be done in the interim.

“So there is nothing wrong with the grand plans, but we can’t await that and do nothing until we can put that in place because that might be a never.

“There are incremental things that I feel can be done so that I would hope that we use the resources we have, we use them wisely, we don’t waste time reinventing wheels and where we have to tweak things that others have done to make them fit our situation we do that but that we get on with it and stop just talking.”

- Trinidad Guardian

Imbert had previously said the Government will “take delivery of the new ferry in China on or around February 9, 2018! It will set sail for the Caribbean shortly thereafter.”

The vessel for the sea bridge is expected to be in Trinidad and Tobago waters by April.

Asked whether there was any discussion on the spiralling crime wave in the country, the T&T Guardian was told “no, the meeting was very brief and dealt only with the boat for Tobago.”

- Trinidad Guardian

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Cop Testifies That Victim Statement Missing

JAMAICA -- A detective inspector Monday disclosed during the murder trial of Michael McLean that a victim statement that the accused had given to the police implicating other persons in the murder of the six family members has gone missing.

“Up to last week I was searching [for it],” said Detective Inspector Carlton James, who testified in the Supreme Court that the file had passed through the Flying Squad, Morant Bay Criminal Investigative Branch (CIB) and Half-Way-Tree CIB.

The officer, however, testified that he had made copies of the original statement, which Director of Public Prosecutions Paula Llewellyn will be seeking to put into evidence in a submission today despite objections from the accused.

The statement was given by the accused following the gruesome deaths of TerryAnn Mohammed, 42; her son Jessie O’Gilvie, 9; her aunt, Patrice Martin McCool; and her children Sean Chin, 8; Jhaid McCool, 3 and six-year-old Lloyd McCool between February 25- 26, 2006.

Five of the victims, excluding Jhaid, were found in St Thomas with chop wounds to their necks, while Jhaid was found buried in a shallow grave in St Mary.

Detective Inspector James said he had recorded the victim’s statement on February 27, 2006 from McLean who had turned himself over to police at the Morant Bay Police Station after contacting a friend that he had there.

The court heard that when McLean initially surrendered the police had no suspicions that he was involved in the murders and he had promised to cooperate.

However, Inspector James testified

that while McLean was recording the statement a large crowd gathered at the station to beat him and he appeared to be nervous and was trembling.

The court further heard that because of the threat of the noisy crowd, the police had to move McLean to another station, where he completed the statement.

The court also heard testimony from two police officers, who are friends of the accused, one of whom he had called to help him surrender in 2006.

Superintendent Charmaine Shand, who knew the accused since they were children, testified that on a day after the bodies of the deceased were found she was on her way to work when McLean called her and told her that he want her to take him in, but refused to say where he was.

The officer said that McLean told her that he was an hour away from the parish and, during a continuous string of phone calls, told her that he was feeling weak and ill.

She recalled asking him where he was and he told her that he was at the roundabout in Harbour View where she and a team of police officers went for him.

The other police officer, Constable Richard Jones, whom McLean described as his best friend, testified that on the morning of February 26, 2006, when he called McLean to inform him of the deaths, he sounded astonished and his response was, “What! a soon call you back”, but he never did.

Both police witnesses, however, denied knowing about a ‘drugs house’ that was near to where Mohammed lived and that she and her relatives had made a report to the police a month before the murder occurred.

Superintendent Shand, during cross-

examination from McLean, who is representing himself, also denied knowing about a report that Mohammed had given to an inspector that she had drugs in her possession and that she was in fear of her life.

Earlier Monday Mohammed’s neighbour testified that he was at her home on the night of February 25, 2006 and that she never returned home after calling him to check on her children.

The witness said that Mohammed had called him about 8:00 pm to say that she would be leaving work by 10:00 pm, but she never came home. He also testified that he was present when Martin and the children left the home in the evening, and that two of Mohammed children also wanted to leave, but he asked them not to, as he wanted them to attend a party he was hosting.

The accused Monday called for a meeting with the National Integrity Action and the Independent Commission of Investigations (INDECOM), saying that he had relevant evidence to hand over.

The accused said the evidence is proof that he did not kill the victims and that he personally wants to hand over the evidence, which he claimed could implicate a lot of people.

His request was denied by Justice Bertram Morrison, who told McLean that he has had several occasions before the trial started to turn over the evidence to the two entities.

McLean’s request came after he returned to court after being forcefully removed from the prisoners’ dock on account of his outburst when trial started in the morning.

- Jamaica Observer

Bad Roads Could Set Back St Elizabeth Farmers

JAMAICA -- Cane farmers in Bogue, St Elizabeth, say they could lose thousands of dollars if the roads leading to their farms are not rehabilitated immediately.

The farmers, who were contacted by the Jamaica Observer after their concerns were shared, said that plastic culverts that were put in have collapsed, leaving the road impassable to trucks in some areas whenever it rains.

This, of course, is a setback for farmers who rely on trucks to transport their sugar cane to the Appleton sugar factory in the parish.

Added to that, the farmers told the Observer that tomorrow marks the beginning of the sugar cane season and noted that they are already behind by a week.

Rodney Barnes, who has been farming for more than 35 years, mentioned that the culverts “caved in” just over a year ago.

According to Barnes, this is likely to affect the business of all farmers in the area since they all use the same road to deliver their

crops.

Lioley Coley said that, as a result of the road condition, trucks will have to use the longer route, which will cost farmers more.

“It is going to be terrible because the drivers charge $400 per tonne, so multiply that by 15 for [several] trips. We need to hear from them because this is going to cause us to lose,” he insisted.

For Dane Mangaroo, who has approximately 200 acres of cane to take out, and described the situation as a real disaster for farmers.

“I don’t know what to do about it. Nobody is here; nobody is interested in fixing it,” he said.

The People’s National Party’s Evan Redman is the Member of Parliament for the area, but Mangaroo said that the Ministry of Agriculture is responsible for the road. “The road falls under the Sugar Transformation Unit,” he said.

Asked if anyone reported the road condition to the ministry, Mangaroo said that he was not sure.

Carlton Goss had a similar response.

He could not say if the road condition had been reported.

“Mi nuh know, but it is a major concern, and mi a really wonder because cane crop start Wednesday, and mi nuh see nobody come to fix it. It’s a big concern, man. I see some people come do some patching, but that’s it. It needs to fix,” Goss stressed.

Minister without portfolio in the Ministry of Agriculture, JC Hutchinson, when contacted Monday, told the Observer that he was not aware of the situation.

The minister said that an investigation would have to be done or an assessment to find out “if it is true” before repairs could commence.

- Jamaica Observer

Hooray! Parade Gardens Resident Gets New Home

JAMAICA -- At the 2017 staging of the Food for the Poor 5K Run/Walk, the newly registered Running Events Foundation opted to contribute a house to a Jamaican in need.

On January 18, 2018, that commitment was realised in the community of Parade Gardens as Jazelle Francis, a mother of two and resident of Rum Lane, received the keys to her new home after her original home was lost in a fire.

“Mi just pregnant when the house burn down,” Francis is quoted as saying in a release. “One year and six months ago now.

Imagine, pregnant and having nowhere to live.”

Francis received a 320-square-foot, two-bedroom home with a bathroom, a kitchen, a water tank, a septic tank, and solar lighting valued at US$3,600. The release said the

house represents one of the 170 houses Food for the Poor (FFP) has facilitated through the last three stagings of the charity 5K Run/Walk.

According to Alfred “Frano” Francis, director of Running Events Foundation, the donation was simply meant to be.

“A donation from Francis to Francis cannot be anything short of divine intervention,” said Frano. “We are happy we could make a contribution to making someone happy.

She [Jazelle Francis] is happy, elated and her smile is all the thanks we need.

“Many of us take for granted the significance of having shelter, whether owned or rented. And today Jazelle reminded us why organisations such as Food for the Poor are a blessing to our nation. And we hope to now donate a home annually in partnership with them.”

Meanwhile, Francis highlighted that the home signalled the return of her family’s dignity and safety as they would no longer be subjected to using the tenement facilities in her community.

“Mi have mi inside bathroom, everything to my comfort. My children can stay inside, they have space to play inside. Mi feel good. True unnu nuh know,” Francis shared.

The release said the donation was meaningful for the Running Events Foundation as Running Events Jamaica Ltd operates from the corner of Rum Lane and Tower Street and some of the team members reside in the Parade Gardens Community.

On May 12, 2018, FFP will seek to raise funding for 100 homes through the fourth staging of their annual 5K Run/Walk.

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However, with every new promise to get in shape, people are developing innovative ideas to make fitness fun, and easier to integrate into a busy schedule. What if every single movement you made could become strength training as well?

Born and raised in Jamaica, Lebert Veira was indoctrinated into the world of business through his grandparents who owned a few stories in the West Indies and were always teaching him how he could help out. As a young man, he learned the basic aspects of running a business, which lead him to further his business knowledge in college.

After college he worked at various jobs and companies eventually going back to Centennial College and becoming a coach for their basketball team “I had a great experience there, and I wanted to give back to the school, and the varsity basketball program which I had been a part of for four years prior to that,” Lebert explained.

Lebert didn’t believe that 65 was a real age for retirement, “I always knew that I wanted to work for myself, hire people and empower them, that’s why I took the path to studying business because it was the only way I could see myself being self-employed and be charged with my own destiny so to speak.”

During his time as a coach, he was able to assemble a really dynamic coaching staff to train the college athletes who went on to win the Ontario Championship twice as well as the Canadian National Championship for colleges, a massive accomplishment that hasn’t been done since.

“During that process and when I used to play, I used to work out with a weighted vest and it weighed 20 pounds,” Lebert shares. “It

was a one size fits all, made of canvas and all the weights were bottom heavy, mostly placed in the bottom of the vest.”

It wasn’t the most versatile or practical use of the training vest concept and so Lebert set out to create a new vest he could use to help train the athletes, something that would complement natural movement, and was adjustable, with the ability to add and remove weight as needed.

In the beginning stages of vest creation, Lebert set out to find a fabric that was versatile enough to accommodate natural movement as well as keep the weights securely in place within the suit. His first prototype was created out of spandex which met a lot of his criteria but fell short with the added weights.

“Adding the weights to the spandex caused the elastic material to stretch out,” Lebert explains. “While it was form fitting and could be made in various sizes and complemented the body’s natural movements, the inability to properly accommodate additional weight was an issue.”

However, Lebert was not easily discouraged, heading back to the drawing board where he discovered Neoprene, a fabric most commonly used to make wetsuits for divers.

“The Neoprene is a rubber material, however, it doesn’t have very breathable channels due to the nature of its use in the deepest coldest parts of the ocean,” Lebert elaborates.

He still went ahead and created some prototypes out of the neoprene, first creating the vest and then deciding to make shorts as well so that athletes could do upper and lower body strength and agility training.

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“The next prototypes I made were from perforated neoprene, that had little pinholes in it to allow for more breathability,” Lebert says. “I started putting these pieces of equipment on various athletes, and strength and conditioning coaches and the feedback was really positive and overwhelming because they were getting really good results training with the suit.”

Lebert began getting orders for the suit from the Toronto Argonauts, track and field, martial arts and other various sports even aquatic fitness trainers. Using the momentum he gained from all of the orders he had he was determined to shift this from a hobby to becoming its own business.

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“While I was there a company approached me to tell me about a fabric that they had that was a lot more breathable than perforated neoprene,” Lebert shares. He took them up on their offer and got his hands on some sample fabric which he used to make a suit and it was perfect.

This new fabric was called Somatex Neoprene a high-performance fabric made from a lightweight, ultra-thin, non-porous polyester membrane that is weatherproof and highly breathable. Stomatex is the patented physics that replicates the way that the leaves of plants transpire.

“If you can image bubble wrap, each one of the domes is laid across the fabric like little bubbles, hollowed out on the underside with pinholes at the top of each bubble,” Lebert explains. “As the user moves it flattens and then pops back out in a pumping motion exhaling sweat, sweat vapor and inhaling air, keeping you in a thorough comfort zone so you won’t overheat and your core body tempera-

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Could ______ Take The Road March!? Saw It Coming?

The weekend’s now winding down and two fetes between Friday night and Sunday morning may have very well proven just how much support the ground in particular, is giving to a man the world has come to know as THE BOSS. Iwer George may very well be the man to take the Road March title in 2018. His words, spoken at the very beginning of the carnival season, just prior to him unleashing ‘Savannah’, have easily cemented his ambitions in a way that no other artiste’s music has, thus far. They really say, there’s power in the spoken word.

On Friday night, while cheerful fetters enjoyed the vibe at Army Fete- certainly still the biggest and most enjoyable carnival fete, bar none, in Trinidad and Tobago’s carnival, her looks, having the Boss, Neil Iwer been sponsored by George, was backlocal fashion houses, stage, preparing to with make-up and unleash his venom. hairdos also on point, And that he did. Pereach time. formances by a cast

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Whatever it is, whatever may be owed to her newfound spirt of powerful confidence and heartfelt stage renditions, we’re giving the Toco girl, Patrice Roberts the crown of the Carnival 2018 season, having stolen the hearts of millions around the world, while delivering a song that’s clearly among the favorites for C2K18.

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Comprising almost the entire southern half of South America, Argentina is the world’s eighth largest country, covering an area of 2.8 million square km. Argentina possesses some of the world’s tallest mountains, expansive deserts, and impressive waterfalls, with the diversity of the land ranging from wild, remote areas in southern Patagonia to the bustling metropolis of Buenos Aires in the north.

Its six major regions are as follows: Cuyo & the Andean Northwest This area surrounding the Andes began as a colony of Peru, but today only a few miners and herders occupy this unforgiving region of volcanic peaks and salt lakes. Very

little rain falls in Cuyo, though to the east are found the fertile river valleys and subtropical lowlands of the Gran Chaco.

Mesopotamia & the Northeast Mesopotamia, a broad, flat plain between the Parana and Uraguay Rivers in northern Argentina, is wet, swampy and extremely hot during the summer. The northern province of Misiones, a more mountainous region nearly enclosed by Brazil and Paraguay, is densely forested and contains a section of the majestic Iguazu Falls.

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Tierra del Fuego The Land of Fire is actually an archipelago including the Isla Grande de Tierra del Fuego (which Argentina shares with neighbouring Chile) and numerous smaller islands. Northern Isla Grande is similar in terrain to Patagonia’s plains, while the mountainous area in the south is filled with forests and glaciers.

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CALLALOO, COCONUT & GINGER

Spiced Rice

Eartha Lowe

eartha@carib101.com

Green Healthy Eating If you buy super-fresh, super high-quality vegetables, you can give them the minimalist treatment and they’ll be singing with flavour! You can simmer almost any vegetable by immersing it in enough boiling water to cover it, and, in most cases, that’s the easiest way to cook them. But most vegetables can also be steamed, and steaming has its advantages; It’s quicker, and the vegetable has less of a chance of becoming waterlogged.

Should you decide to steam, you can use a special pot designed for steaming, or the common and convenient basket of interlocking metal that will convert almost any saucepan into a steamer. To note, however, is that vegetables are particularly sensitive to cooking methods.

Here are five guidelines for preserving the power of vegetables when preparing them: 1. Cook vegetables in as little water as possible.

2. Leave vegetables in contact with water for as little time as possible.

3. Balance heat and water contact. If you use high heat, keep water contact to a minimum, either by steaming or baking. You can allow more water contact if low heat is used. For example, simmering is okay because you bring the water to a boil and then turn down the temperature. But never boil on high heat with direct water contact for more than a few minutes – reason being (as with the above guidelines), nutrients that dissolve in water are less likely to be lost.

4. When vegetables become more vivid in their colours, with brighter greens and yellows and reds, the power of the vegetables is being enhanced. When the colours begin to pale or become lost, the power is also being lost. This is the Colour Power test.

5. Think tender, not soft. Soft almost always means less healing power. Tender is what your digestive system needs with several types of vegetables, especially those with tough stems and stalks.

A great thing about vegetables is that although they are very distinctive, it would be much easier to mistake beef for lamb than it would be to mistake spinach for kale, or zucchini for broccoli. “ilaloo” “ilaloo” is a Rasta slang for “Callaloo”, a highly popular Caribbean dish which originated from West Africa. This green, leafy, spinach-like vegetable is typically prepared as one would prepare swiss chard or collard greens.

You’ll Need • 4 cups packed Callaloo, chopped • 1 large onion, chopped • 2 garlic cloves, minced • 2 tbsp fresh ginger, grated • Scotch bonnet pepper, use as desired • 2 sprigs of thyme • 1 cup coconut milk • 1 teaspoon allspice • Sea salt & freshly ground black pepper, to taste • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil • 3 cups rice, washed (for this recipe I used long grained white rice)

Cooking Directions 1. On medium heat, heat the oil in a large non-stick pot. Add the onion, garlic, ginger and thyme. Place the lid on the pot and cook for 4 minutes. Stir occasionally.

2. Add the Callaloo to the pot. Close the lid and cook for 3 minutes more, stirring occasionally.

3. Add the rice to the pot and stir in with the other ingredients. Close the lid and cook for another 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.

4. Add the coconut milk, allspice, sea salt, black pepper and scotch bonnet pepper, and just enough water to cover the rice.

Cook on medium heat for 5 minutes stirring occasionally.

5. Reduce the heat to low and cook for 15 minutes – 20 minutes, until the rice is cooked. Remove thyme sprigs and enjoy.

The ginger in this dish gives it an extra spicy kick. You can also add salted fish as a meat alternative.

Category: vegan, vegetarian Prep and cook time: 45 minutes Difficulty: easy

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Black Owned Makeup Brands or ‘B.O.M.B’ Kizzy Courtney

kizzy@carib101.com

Beauty Tips

Are you tired of combing the makeup aisles only to be left disappointed with the lack of inclusion? For many women of color, shopping for makeup is a more challenging experience than their fair-skinned counterparts.

Well, I’m happy to say they’re many makeup brands that cater to women of color, that were created by women of color. If you have yet to learn about some of these amazing women and their companies I’d like to share my top five favorites.

1. Juvia’s Place – Juvia’s Place was created by Nigerian-born wife and mother of two Chichi Eburu. The company was launched a little over two years ago and is known for creating eyeshadows that

are very pigmented, colorful and blends easily. The company took its inspiration from Egyptian culture, their first two eyeshadow palettes called ‘The Nubian’ and ‘The Nubian II’ were inspired by Queen Nefertiti, an icon known for her strength, beauty and spirituality. The company is slowly expanding and now includes brushes and blushes in their collections.

2. Beauty Bakerie – Beauty Bakerie is the love child of owner Cashmere Nichole.

She is an African-American woman who overcame breast cancer and loss to ‘create a brand that contradicted the popular ‘bad girl’ persona the mainstream was pedaling – to show girls that there’s nothing wrong with upholding a sweet and friendly nature’. The brand is popular for its cruelty free/vegan ‘Lip Whip’ which is their long-lasting liquid lipsticks, and each product has a play-on-name like something you will find at a bakery such as their ‘EyesCream’ eyeshadows, their ‘GELato’ eyeliners, and their ‘BROWnies’ eyebrow gels, as well as their cute colorful packaging. Go ahead and check out their ‘Bake Sale’ and see for yourself.

3. Colored Raine – Founded by Loraine

Roberts Dowdy in 2013. After twelve years in the finance industry, Loraine had a desire for true beauty and dreamt of a cosmetics line that encourages self-expression and creativity. This is a company that boasts bold eyeshadows, lipsticks, closes and nail polishes. They recently came out with their highly in demand ‘Queen of Hearts’ eyeshadow palette.

4. Sacha Cosmetics – Sacha Cosmetics is manufactured in Trinidad and Tobago, where curators work “tirelessly to successfully develop products that are flashfriendly on diverse skin tones.” They became mainstream popular when beauty bloggers started using their ‘Buttercup’ setting powder as an alternative to the ever popular ‘Banana Powder’ from Ben Nye. Buttercup was better suited for deeper skin tones and best of all was flash friendly. The company provides foundations, blushes and some very beautiful lipsticks in an array of colors to choose from.

5. The Lip Bar - Founded in 2012 by Detroit native Melissa Butler, Lip Bar was designed as “a company that would introduce women of all shades to experi-

ence a lip color that was not only bold in its shade, but also healthy in its intake.”

This company is 100% vegan and cruelty-free. Their lipsticks, which not only have an array of colors to choose from, but each tube is filled with shea butter, coconut oil, avocado oil, and vitamin E. Talk about moisturizing! Their Liquid Matte which claims to last 8-12 hours, goes on like a gloss, then dries down fully matte, and with Its secret ingredient (Sweet Almond Oil) it promises not to dry your lips out.

The amazing thing about these companies is you don’t need to be a person of color to buy or use their products. They can be used on anyone. So why not pick up a liquid lipstick from The Lip Bar or order something from the Beauty Bakerie. It’s time we support a broader, more beautiful, inclusive, beauty industry. They’re so many more companies out there that were created by women of color for women of color, and if you’re interested in learning more about these companies check out some B.O.M.B challenge videos on youtube. Remember to support black businesses, better yet support black women owned businesses.

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8 steps to make homemade Coconut Oil and 40 reasons why you need it in your pantry

A major component of coconut oil is lauric acid, which has anti-microbial, anti-fungal and anti-bacterial properties, thus making coconut oil with many beneficial effects on overall health. Below listed a collection of coconut oil uses which have been proven by researches: 1.Reduce psoriasis and eczema 2.Get rid of dandruff 3.Relieve the symptoms of flus and colds 4.Stop bladder infections 5.Treat chronic fatigue 6.Cure toothaches 7.Reduce peptic ulcers 8.Help with benign prostaic hyperplasia 9.To treat epilepsy 10.Clear up genital herpes 11.Treat AIDs 12.Reduce the risk of getting heart disease 13.Lower cholesterol levels 14.Control blood pressure 15.Prevent damage from free radicals 16.Boost immune system 17.Treat candida 18.Treat several infections 19.Improve IBS 20.Promote weight loss 21.Speed up metabolism 22.Boost energy 23.Cure sunburn 24.Heal wounds 25.Remove dead skin cells 26.Prevent wrinkles 27.Reduce inflammation 28.Condition hair 29.Make bones stronger

30.Treat gallbladder disease 31.Cure stomach ulcers 32.cancers, including breast and colon cancer 33.Promote liver health 34.Cure earache 35.Treat throat infection 36.Treat kidney stones 37.Prevent stretch marks 38.Remove makeup 39.Use as a deodorant 40.Prevent Alzheimer’s

You can achieve the benefits from coconut in its different forms, the recommended daily dose are: 3 ½ tablespoons coconut oil or half a coconut or 2 ¾ cups dried coconut or 300ml coconut milk.

8 Steps to Make Homemade Coconut Oil

By Yourself Things you have to prepare • 3 Mature coconuts(makes about 1/2 cup solid oil) • A blender • A jar with lid • A container with lid • A spoon • A knife • A chisel • 3 layers of cheeseclote • A bowl Instructions 1. Use the knife to shave off as much of

the outer shell of the coconuts as you can, and then cut the coconut in half, drain the coconut milk into the jar.

2. Scoop out the coconut meat and place into the bowl.

3. According to how many coconut meat you have, add 50% more water to the bowl than the coconut meat. Means if you have 2 parts of coconut meat, add 3 parts of water.

4. Pour the mixture into the blender, place the lid on the blender and plug it in. Keep the blender on “chop” setting for 1 minute and then “blend” setting for 3 minutes.

Then the contents will become as a smooth.

5. Place the three layers of cheesecloth over the bowl, on on top of the other, and pour the coconut from the blender onto the cheesecloth.

6. Pour the coconut milk into the jar, screw the lid tightly on the jar and leave the coconut milk to ferment.

7. Put the coconut milk into warm place for 6-8 hours and then chill the jar in the refrigerator for 3 hours to get the solid oil.

8. Scoop out the oil and save it in the container with a lid. Keep it in the fridge and use as desired.

- Natural News

Using spices to heal disease: Indian doctor devotes career to using therapeutic power of ancient medicine

In many parts of the world, including India, spices are considered sacred and used both as a food and for medicine. Due to their effectiveness, this ideology has now spread into Western medicine. Written by Bharat B. Aggarwal, Healing Spices: How to Use 50 Everyday and Exotic Spices to Boost Health and Beat Disease, details the story of an Indian doctor who has dedicated his career to making scientific breakthroughs involving the use of spices to treat chronic diseases.

The following is a snippet from his book: Spices have been in my life—in my diet, in my medicine cabinet, and in my thinking— since I was a youth growing up in Punjab in northern India. And now—as Professor of the Department of Experimental Therapeutics at the University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center—spices are the subject of many experiments in my laboratory, where my colleagues and I are discovering the molecular and biochemical secrets behind the therapeutic power of these ancient medicines, and conducting human studies to put those secrets to use in the battle against cancer.

When I was growing up in India, spices were the main medicines my family used for everyday healing, in keeping with the tradition of Ayurveda, India’s system of natural healing, which employs spices, herbs, and healthful lifestyle to prevent and treat disease.

My twin interests in unraveling the biochemical secrets of cancer’s lethal intru-

sion and researching the healing power of spices led me in 1989 to Houston and the Department of Experimental Therapeutics at the University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center.

There, during the 1990s, 1 discovered that curcumin is active against cancer. One experiment after another led to a greater understanding of its potential. Yes, it is capable of attacking breast cancer. . . colon cancer. . . and pancreatic cancer. And now the positive results of this research are being tested in clinical studies with cancer patients.

At first, my experiments on “traditional folk medicine” didn’t get much attention at the highly conventional M.D. Anderson. When I first mentioned to an oncologist that a compound in an ordinary Indian spice had anti-cancer properties that I’d never seen in any other substance, I was politely shooed out of his office.

A few months later, however, I attended a conference in India with John Mendelsohn, MD, president of M.D. Anderson and one of the most influential oncologists in the United States. While there, he attended my presentation on the healing potential of curcumin and then talked to me afterward. “I had no idea that the science behind your results was so solid,” he said.

We talked more on the long flight home. By the time we returned to Houston, he had decided he wanted to launch human studies on curcumin and cancer.

Today, dozens of human studies on curcumin have been completed, and

many more are underway. Research shows that curcumin may help treat a range of health problems, including heart disease, Alzheimer’s disease, arthritis, prostate problems, inflammatory bowel disease, psoriasis, and, of course, various cancers, including colorectal, breast, pancreatic, bladder, oral, cervical, and stomach.

Discovering the tremendous healing capacity of turmeric and curcumin got me hooked on investigating spices in my laboratory. We moved on to experiments with many other spices and their compounds: the garcinol in kokum, the zerumbone in ginger, the ursolic acid in oregano, the quercetin in onions, the capsaicin in red chile, the ellagitannins in pomegranate, to name a few. And one by one, we found, yes, spices and their compounds are powerful healers.

Back in 1995, when I started investigating turmeric, there were less than 50 published scientific studies on the healing potential of spices. Today, there are thousands. Worldwide, researchers have linked culinary spices to the prevention and treatment of more than 150 health problems.

Spices, they have found, contain compounds that fight oxidation and inflammation, the two processes underlying most chronic diseases. And studies that analyze dietary patterns and disease—so-called population or epidemiological studies— have linked high spice intake to low rates of chronic disease.

- Natural News

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Get Your Back Into It - Part 2 Trisha Curling

trishacurling@carib101.com

Yoga In the last edition I talked about incorporating slow subtle movements in order to begin to reduce “Lower Back Pain”. I left you with Supine Twist as a way to begin. Starting on your back is a way to take some of the fear that might be associated when we start to move, it may also physically take some of the pressure off of the areas where you might be experiencing pain. I only briefly touched on the breath or breathing deeply

during the pose, but this is actually huge and probably what we should be thinking about before even considering the pose. Reducing stress as much as possible in the body and mind will only increase the benefits of this or any posture. The next steps would be progressing into poses that are seated and then eventually standing. Reason being is that we put increased pressure on the spine as we move from supine to standing, and then of course standing with added movement. This is why it is imperative that we receive guidance first, from our doctors and therapists, and then potentially, from our yoga teachers (preferably in a private setting) to monitor our progress.

I also talked about muscles that might be weak in the body and these muscles as contributors as well. It’s impossible to talk about all of the reasons, contributors, and factors that lead to our pain in this twopart article, but taking one step at a time and gathering as much education from different

sources as we can, is the best approach.

Muscles that might be weak are the glutes, back extensors and/or psoas. Let’s look at an exercise that may help to strengthen the glutes.

These often get “turned off” or weak due to lack of activity and/or a great deal of sitting. We tend to lose connections to these muscles and put pressure in other areas of the body to help us with movements we might take for granted or that seem simple like walking, or climbing stairs. This lack of connection may also be causing some instability in the hips. Add vigorous exercise to the mix and we might be further contributing to the root of our problem.

Here is an option to make a connection with your Glute Medius in particular: Using a yoga block, lay it on it’s lowest level. If you do not have a block, consider using a sturdy hardcover book (be sure to have your whole foot on the surface of the block

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or book with no part hanging off). Use a mirror if you need, in order to check the level of your front hip bones, they should be drawing a straight line, or imagine drawing a horizontal line from one bone to the other. Feel free to put your hands on your hips to maintain balance. If you have your right foot on the block, your left is just hovering over the floor. Feel as though you are you are “hugging” your right hip in. In other words, don’t let it hang out to the side. Feel as though you are bringing the top of the upper thigh bone closer to the mid-line of your body. While maintaining the straight level of the hips, begin to slowly (without too much momentum) swing the left foot out further away from your body and then back in with even tempo.

Be sure to repeat on the other side.

As mentioned, there are other areas of the body that require attention whether by strengthening, stretching, and/or mobilizing, but it’s smart to start simple and see how your body responds.

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Securing Support Obligations Through Life Insurance Policies Valerie Dye

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Legal Matters Under the Family Law Act of Ontario, the court has the power to order an individual to make support payments for children and even former spouses. It is quite possible that a support payor may die while children are still minors and while he or she is still under the obligation to pay child support or spousal support. Thankfully under section 34 (j) of the Family Law Act, the court also has

the power to make an order requiring that a spouse who has a life insurance policy should designate the other spouse or child as beneficiary irrevocably. Where this is done, the death of the payor will not result in hardship for the former spouse or for the children.

Apart from court orders, the requirement to have life insurance should be included in separation agreements for the similar purpose of ensuring that support obligations are not jeopardized by the death of the payor. As such, when preparing a separation agreement, it is important for the drafter to include the life insurance clause where there are minors or dependants.

More importantly, the designation of the former spouse of the children as a beneficiary must be irrevocable. In section 190 of the Insurance Act, an insured may designate a beneficiary to the proceeds of

his or her life insurance policy. Under section 190 (2) of the said Act, the insured may from time to time alter or change the designation thus replacing the designated beneficiary whenever he or she chooses to do so.

Obviously, the ability to change the designated beneficiary to a life insurance policy will defeat the purpose of having a policy to protect support obligations after death.

Section 191 of the Act deals with irrevocable beneficiaries and makes it difficult for the insured to alter or change the designated beneficiary at will. Section 191 (1) of the Insurance Act states as follows:

An insured may in a contract, or by a declaration other than a declaration that is part of a will, filed with the insurer at its head or principal office in Canada during the lifetime of the person whose life is insured, designate a beneficiary irrevocably, and in that event the insured, while the ben-

Report Cards 101

Kathy McDonald kathy@carib101.com

Education It’s hard to believe that January is but a distant memory and February is marching on.

By the end of the week, most kids in the province of Ontario would have received their report cards. Parents do you know what triangulating data, accountable talk or success criteria is? Teaching practices have evolved and are changing rapidly. The assessment that we received when we were in school is going the way of the dodo bird.

So, this column is intended to equip you to fully understand your child’s report card and the questions you should be asking their teachers.

Teachers are evaluating students work daily. They are assessing your child’s work for learning, assessing for evidence of learning and using assessment as learning.

In days gone by, when teachers assigned homework, students were graded on the project or homework that was turned in. As every parent who has sat up late at nights doing the “finishing touches” on their child’s project or homework will attest, they are often left with a feeling of disbelief when

the project is returned with a less than stellar grade. Oh, the blow to one’s ego! I have heard parents say “How could I get such a low grade for my project!

The standard test grade is no longer the only benchmark used to determine student success. The triangulation of data is often used for assessment as learning. The aforementioned term refers to the practice of observing, conversing and examining the work produced by the student. These three indicators are used to help determine what learning has occurred. Rote learning and regurgitation and worksheets are no longer the primary tools used to assess students.

The modern learner is assessed when the teacher observes what the student is doing around their learning as well as by the conversations that occurs with the teacher. The final product is important, but the student is required to demonstrate an understanding of the final product. For example, when learning about shapes a student may be required not only to know the name of the shape but may be required to produce the shape using manipulatives and explain their thinking. Evidence of a student’s learning could be captured by video or pictures.

They may be documented by anecdotes or electronic recordings. As a parent you are well within your right to ask for evidence of your child’s learning.

Quite often students’ work is assessed as learning. This happens during the lesson. Learning is happening continuously and so should assessment. The onus is on

teachers to create learning goals. Students should know these learning goals. The success criteria should be co-created with the students. By this I mean the students must be active participants in their learning and monitor their progress. Students are expected to be able to check off, for example, three things that they have done to show that they understand what a Venn diagram is. Remember, these three criteria were cocreated with the student. Timely teacher feedback is critical as students navigate the lesson. The assessment of learning usually has a final culminated task to find out what they have learned. A principal should be able to ask a student what the learning goals are and the student should be able to list all the criteria met. This is called “accountable talk”.

When educators assess a student’s work for learning what they are in fact doing is trying to determine what the gaps are in the student’s learning. After carefully assessing the prescribed assignment a teacher may tailor a lesson to address any overarching needs that are uncovered during the assessment. For example, when teachers are beginning the school year or a new lesson, they might give all students an assignment to complete to get a sense of where the students are in their understanding of the topic.

No grade is assigned. Rather valuable information is collected from such assessments and the information often reveals what the students don’t know. Such information can be invaluable and should play an important

eficiary is living, may not alter or revoke the designation without the consent of the beneficiary and the insurance money is not subject to the control of the insured, is not subject to the claims of the insured’s creditor and does not form part of the insured’s estate.

As such, an irrevocable beneficiary designation in a court order or separation agreement is more airtight than a simple designation which is revocable. Furthermore, a beneficiary designation which is revocable will be subject to the rights of creditors in that if the deceased leaves unpaid debts the proceeds of the policy may be used to satisfy those debts. Where the policy has an irrevocable beneficiary, it becomes more difficult for the proceeds of that policy to be applied to other creditors and to other persons who have competing claims against the estate.

role in helping to develop future lessons.

The six learning skills; responsibility, organization, independent work, collaboration, initiative, and self-regulation are critical for student success. They are disciplines created through these skills, to enhance student success. The comments are also very important. Make sure you understand each comment. Comments like “Student must do better.” is unacceptable.

Ask for clarification. Comments should be specific and should highlight learning gaps.

Comments should indicate how you, as a parent, could support your child’s learning.

It would be prudent to discuss the expectation you have for your child and how it can align with that of the teacher’s.

Guardians you could visit www. edu.gov.on.ca and read the Growing Success document that explains how Ontario schools assess, evaluate and report the progress of their students. If your child has an Individual Education Plan (IEP), review it with the teacher. Whether teachers are trying to determine a student’s entry point as they evaluate a student’s work for learning or whether a teacher is triangulating data; parents need to be active participants in their child’s learning. I strongly encourage all caregivers to have frank and respectful conversations with your child’s teacher.

There should be no surprises when you open that envelope and read your child’s report card. So, journey with me as we try to ensure that each child’s educational needs are met. Walk Good. Belle Marché.

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A Better Tomorrow Have you ever taken in how hard it is to listen to someone? Let me paint a scenario for you? So, you come home from a bad day.

You had a flat tire on the way to work. Your boss had some smart shit to say because you were late. You co-worker and job partner were away from work, which means you were left with the ALL the work to do. You get a call from school; your son/daughter got into a fight and they are now suspended, which means you have to pick them up and keep them at the office with you. This, of course, means that you have to go to that same smart-ass boss and ask if it is okay if you go and pick up your child. You finally get home, and all you want to do is tell your partner about your day. You start talking and notice that your partner is paying attention, but not really paying attention. This, of course, gets you furious, and your story time

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topic. If you want someone to reduce his defensiveness and become more adaptive, you have to remove the threat of being a person who is going to try and change their mind.

We also have to consider the atmosphere of the situation. If the atmosphere feels threatening, there will never be effective communication. Think about it; take this moment to think about how you have categorized your listening groups. We only open ourselves up in a climate that makes us feel safe; when we feel safe, we will incorporate new experiences and new values into our concepts of self. The moment we feel that judgment is being passed, whether critical or favorable, it does make it difficult to express ourselves freely (Rogers & Farson, 1957).

It is important for both people in a conversation to understand that advice and information are almost always seen as efforts to change a person and serve as barriers to free self-expression. Let’s be real; advice is seldom taken regardless of who it comes from.

This stance begins early in life and usually does not change.

Listening helps build deep, positive relationships if done well; next week we will go into how to do this more effectively.

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turns into an argument about the other person not caring about your feelings…….

Whew! I know; what a scenario.

Active listening is not just a technique; it must be firmly grounded in the basic attitude of a person. If we try to use active listening without it being our fundamental attitude, our behavior will look empty and fake to the person we are in communication with. Our spirit has to genuinely respect the potential worth of the individual we are talking to; this includes considering their capacity for self-direction. We are there to listen, not to give advice or voice our opinions (Rogers & Farson, 1957).

We all have experiences; these experiences fit the way we need to think about ourselves, and they are much easier to accept. It is harder to accept an experience that does not fit these beliefs. It is very important for us to hang on to a self-picture we have created, and anything that is brought to us that threatens that self-picture is easy to dismiss. Active listening does not present a threat to the individual’s self-picture; this means that there is no need to defend it (Rogers & Farson, 1957). Active listeners are able to explore ideas presented to them, see them for what they are, and then make their own decision about how realistic the information is. It is at this time that they are willing and in a position that will allow them to make a change in their thoughts about a

So. all of us, you know, work day to day, in and out of different careers, jobs, family obligations, personal commitments in our lives.

And sometimes we forget that making small changes or taking small initiatives actually lead up to bigger things.

A long time ago I read a book called The Slight Edge by Jeff Olsen and he talked about the small choices we make every single day equal out to a consistent change

over time. That could be in a negative way or a positive way depending on what those small changes or small steps you’re making every single day amount to. Sometimes we don’t realize that the small steps that we take every single day in our lives will lead us into a certain direction over time and make a big gap between where we want to be and where we are currently because of those small steps that we take every day.

So, I ask you today, “Where are the changes that you are wanting to make in your life?” or “What is the direction that you are passionate about that you are leading yourself into” and How can you on a daily basis make those small shifts and changes to make sure that you get there? Whether it be in releasing of weight, one pound at a time, or just taking vitamins every day, all of these small things add up. You know in our businesses, it could be about a certain ritual that we put inside of our business to make sure

that we are doing a certain task every day to align a certain goal that we have there.

Like daily social media posting, or follow up emails, it could even be meeting a new person every day. It might even be in our jobs that we are driven to come to work with a smile on our face instead of in a different mood that we could be in. Or how about doing one thing nice a day for someone, kind of like a pay it forward mentality. Hmm… if everyone did that imagine what the world would be like? One small action equally out to massive results.

All of these small little shifts and changes amount to something larger on a grander scale. So, what can you do today to make those small steps forward for you to be able to align what it is that you want in your life and to have the life you are wanting to live? Decide, Take Action and keep moving forward! Until next time, have a great week!

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Toronto Black Singles United Kezia Royer-Burkett kezia@carib101.com

Loves, Likes & Shares As Valentine’s Day approaches I begin this week’s column with an e-mail from a reader.

Hello Kezia, I found your e-mail online as I was searching for events or meetups for West Indian and Caribbean people in Toronto. I came across Toronto Caribbean, and I read all the articles in your section. I can see you are enlightened when it comes to women and love. For the longest, while I was open to meeting and dating anyone from any ethnicity. I was once looking for love. I have since stopped looking, but seeing that times are changing for women and Black people (see media’s current events), I’ve consciously decided that culture matters. Our history matters. I want to meet someone from South America or the Caribbean like myself. The only problem is, I’m more Canadian than Guyanese. I only ever use my accent when I’m talking to another Guyanese female and just if we are close. I also never go out to events that aren’t Canadian or children related as I am a single parent most of the time. Another reason is that my son never sees anything from his father’s culture. We pretty much just have Guyanese food & home decor. I rarely even listen to our music. If I could explain how & why this occurred, it would take several e-mails.

Where can I see or find events for people from our warm countries? Help, please!!!

From: Return to Roots Dear Return to Roots, Your e-mail is very timely as I have recently connected with a dating page called Toronto Black Singles United. The founder of the Facebook page Shana is a single mom like myself and you and created this platform to help single people connect. Like you I am a single mom of a son who values my roots and culture and would like to raise him with a male presence that’s on the same way length as me.

As I get older, I have found dating

is a lot harder and adding children to the mix can complicate any situation. I proclaimed on Alyssa’s show Real Talk that in 2018 I would find a significant other and no longer be single, but I wasn’t doing anything different to ensure my proclamation came to fruition. So, I put myself out there and decided to connect with single dating networks. Filling the void that mainstream dating corporations in Canada have created Shana saw the need to focus on creating a space for Black singles to connect in the greater Toronto area. Shana and her team have created a platform for open discussion about dating and relationships to break down misconceptions, and everyday struggles our community is explicitly faced with.

Shana plans singles events as well as spontaneous meetups for the group, which allows group members to meet, mingle and hopefully establish meaningful connections.

With the new fad of online dating and apps like Tinder accumulating over 50 million downloads it is apparent dating has changed significantly, and if you don’t catch up, you may miss your opportunity at a loving relationship. Even though Toronto Black Singles United is a relatively new movement as it was founded in June of 2017, it has gained over a thousand members to its page. Shana helps dispel the weariness and suspicious assumptions that come with online dating by ensuring all members are screened to ensure that they are in fact single and live in Canada. Because unfortunately to the married men Toronto Black Singles United is NOT another form of Ashley Madison.

TBSU is intended for mature singles, and it’s members range in age from 27-60 years old. Shana, the founder of the group, says “I feel this group has made a huge impact in our community because members constantly say there is nothing like this for Black singles. Where various age groups can meet and discuss the struggles of dating in this era of technology where online dating is the new and popular method of dating.” Shana has planned a singles Valentine’s event on Saturday, February 10th, 2018. Doors open at 9 pm at Wallace Gastropub located at 1954 Yonge Street (a block from Davisville Subway). $20 entry fee with $5.00 off if you bring in this column.

Check out their website at TorontoUrbanHub.com/blacksinglesunited

In the upcoming column Shana founder of Toronto Black Singles United shares some tips to assist singles in navigating the online world of dating. As Always Love and Light.

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4 Ways to Get Your Vehicle Ready for a Road Trip

Don’t let snow stop you — winter is a great time to hit the road for a getaway filled with spectacular scenery and cold weather activities like skiing or ice skating. But car troubles can put a damper on travel, so make sure your car is road trip-ready with these maintenance tips.

oil, as it can get thick and collect moisture if it sits in the engine all winter. Also clean the undercarriage of any salt and debris that has collected. The gunk underneath your vehicle can lead to an array of problems, including metal deterioration and engine and transmission issues.

Check your tire pressure. Before venturing on that long-haul trip, check your tire pressure. With under-inflated tires, you run the risk of putting pressure on the sidewalls, and with enough heat and pressure, the tires will eventually blow. Proper tire pressure also helps maximize fuel efficiency. Make sure your tires are good to go by consulting your local service shop or the owner’s manual. Don’t forget to pack a spare as well.

Upgrade the windshield washers. With warm weather around the corner, you need to be prepared for any downpour that comes your way along with random upswings in temperature. In the winter, ice and snow cause havoc on windshield wipers so consider switching them up for new ones to ensure you have the best visibility on the road in any type of weather.

Re-winterize your vehicle. Canadians know a thing or two about winter conditions, and most of us have put in the time and effort to protect our cars from the cold elements. But after a few months of a strong old-fashioned winter, you need to make sure your vehicle is still up to the task of dealing with harsh weather. Start by changing the

Double check your insurance policy. Despite the best precautions, accidents can happen and it’s important to ensure your coverage is sufficient. An insurance provider like Esurance proactively awards safe driving. Get your free insurance quote today online at esurance.ca.

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Late winter and early spring mean slippery driving conditions, more pedestrians on the roads and dark, rainy skies. Rather than turning a blind eye to the changes ahead, these car hacks will prepare you for anything the warmer, wetter season brings.

1. Check your wipers. Over the winter, your wipers can become damaged by frost, ice and heavy snow. Keep your windshield clean and clear by installing a new pair of wipers after the snow melts away.

2. Show off your pearly lights. Visibility in the spring months can be bleak. To make your lights shine bright, simply brush them with toothpaste so your vehicle can stand out in a rain storm.

3. Keep your tires road-ready. Melting snow often unveils new potholes and cracks in the road. Save your car from major roadway damage by ensuring your tires are filled to the manufacturer-recommended air pressure at the turn of the season.

4. Understand hydroplaning. Hydroplaning occurs when a layer of water builds up between the road and your vehicle’s tires. It can impact the driver’s control and ability to brake. Prevent the risk of hydroplaning by reducing your speed in rainy weather and safely avoiding large puddles.

5. Share the road. Warmer weather means there will be more pedestrians, construction workers and cyclists on the roads. Remember that speeding fines are often increased in construction zones, and you need to be vigilant at pedestrian crossings.

6. Rest assured with insurance. Is your vehicle covered should an emergency strike?

Jump online and head to Esurance for your auto needs. It’ll make your life easier by providing you with an online quote, claims information and policy management — available any time, anywhere.

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TAURUS

Take it one step at a time Thursday/Friday; try not to get too far ahead of yourself. Don’t let the stress or unfinished stuff get to you, but do jump full tilt into a good idea or spontaneous moment. This weekend, socialize, indulge, let yourself off the hook. Tuesday/ Wednesday, an insight or an impulse could lead you some place worthwhile. Trust what comes naturally.

By choice or by force, a ride on the fast train is your best option. Has the recent eclipse surprised or upended you? Don’t dwell on the past; commit your all to a better future.

Venus and Jupiter are geared toward making the most of it this weekend. Take full advantage of your time. Next week’s stars hold good promise too.

CANCER

One thing after another, Thursday/Friday keeps you well on the go, productively so, even with the unexpected extras. Mars in Sagittarius and a concentration of planets in Aquarius keep the daily get-go and future prospects on a lively full swing. Now through next week, the stars loan you excellent steps ahead of the game radar. Pay close attention to instincts and impressions.

One eclipse launched, one more to go. Both thrust health, job-related matters, and workit-out mandates onto an acceleration fast track. They rev up necessity, but they also rev up better-than-average potential. A fresh attitude, try, or hunt could get you someplace good. Saturday, socialize; watch overindulgence. Monday to Wednesday, play it smart; there’s plenty to be gained.

LEO

VIRGO

The end of the week gives you more to go on or choose from. Thursday/Friday, get onto task; bring yourself up to speed; improve it; or shop around. Saturday through Tuesday, Venus lights the go-for-it spark. An inspired moment, well-timed risk, impulse purchase, or big investment could take you someplace good.

Thursday/Friday infuses you with more get-up-and-go. Through the middle of next week, Venus is reviving or revitalizing in some major, perhaps unexpected, way. Another try could spell improvement. Then again, don’t hesitate to try something different. A budding inner or outer dialogue is worth heeding.

July 22 - August 22

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August 22 - September 22

SCORPIO

The Libra moon keeps you going strong for the weekend. Indulge, enjoy, but know you can easily spend more, go farther, or get more involved than you originally planned.

Sunday, it’s all good. Along with Venus in Aquarius drawing extra turbo from Jupiter on Saturday and Uranus on Tuesday, you should find yourself on a significant personal, social, and create-it refuel.

Dive into it full tilt this weekend. Anything to do with learning and growth, wealth generation, renovation, or reinvention gets a big thumbs up. The stars keep the action going strong regarding home, real estate, and family. Living with yourself can be the biggest attention getter. Right now, it’s a major work in progress. Through next Wednesday, you hit a lucrative roll.

October 23 - November 22

SAGITTARIUS

CAPRICORN

A fresh adventure, idea, conversation, or impulse could prove to be a great springboard.

Socialize or spend quality time this weekend any way you like. Attend a workshop, trade show, or opening; go exploring; try a first date. Making it or gaining it, a first impression keeps the interest level going strong.

Through the next few weeks, Mars in Sagittarius keeps you on the good-to-go dial-up.

Getting you up and over the hump, Thursday/Friday fill in a blank. Use these days to top it up, clear it up, let it go, and/or move on.

Saturday/Sunday, easy does it best. Monday is a good day to connect and make inroads.

Tuesday/Wednesday, act on a good idea, a fresh interest, or the spur of the moment.

November 22 - December 21

December 21 - January 19

AQUARIUS

PISCES

Minimize the work, expense, or output as best you can Thursday/Friday. Don’t get into anything too complicated. Relationshipand activitywise, the weekend should prove smooth going. Venus in Aquarius triggers Jupiter on Saturday and Uranus on Tuesday.

Expect to hit an opportune and lucrative fast track.

Charged up about something new or something challenging? Your mind and your emotional draw can hit overdrive. As Friday moves along, so do you. The weekend is great for socializing, romance, fresh insights, creativity, and inspired moments. The week ahead keeps you sharp and quick on the uptake. Immerse yourself; make the most of it!

January 19 - February 18

PRINCESS

June 21 - July 22

LIBRA

September 22 - October 23

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April 19 - May 20

GEMINI

May 20 - June 21

Down 1) Holes in the atmosphere 2) Global ____ 4) Disappearing rainforest in S. America 6) Garbage on the ground 8) A creature’s habitat 9) Chemicals that kill plants 11) Our planet 13) Switch these off 15) Cutting down (1 of 3 Rs)

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March 20 - April 19

Across 3) Energy from the sun 5) Smoke and fog combo 7) Flowing waters 9) Bad stuff in the environment 10) Environmental colour] 12) Ice chunks that are melting 14) Deciduous or coniferous 16) To use again (1 of 3 Rs) 17) To make waste into something else (1 of 3 Rs)

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A Guide to Buying Pre-Owned Condominiums Jay Brijpaul

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Real Estate “Congratulations on your purchase; here are the keys and remember to change your locks,” said Daniella’s real estate lawyer.”

Daniella considered buying a pre-built condominium at first but settled for a resale instead.

Pre-built condominiums can take years to finalize and during that time the buyer can tie-up large deposits with the builder without any interest. In addition, the buyer must continue to rent while waiting. One major difference is that unlike prebuilds, you see exactly what you are buying.

Start by getting a mortgage ap-

proval from your financial institution or mortgage broker. A pre-approval would give you an idea what price range you can afford.

Along with your down payment, put aside the equivalent of one and a half percent of the purchase price for closing costs. If you are using your RRSP as a down payment, the RRSP must be established ninety days before it can be used. Buyers who are currently renting should ensure that they are not locked into a long-term lease with the landlord. To vacate a rental property, the tenant must give sixty days notice from the end of the term to the landlord.

First, choose the neighborhood and then the condominiums within your price range. The next step is to visit each building and compare suite sizes and amenities.

A modern building, for example, with great amenities, would be more expensive and the maintenance fees would be higher. Always buy what is easy to sell. If the building is run down and the common areas are dirty, then it would be less attractive to buyers and with time, the maintenance fees will climb.

An unattractive building with high condo-

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minium fees is a recipe for disaster. In Toronto, where real estate values double every ten years, I saw condominiums that sold in 1989 for $134,000 that are now selling for under $50,000 because of that reason.

Once you find the suite you want to buy, do your homework. Look at the view and make sure you like what you see. Suites that overlook garage entrances and garbage pick up areas are not desirable and would be more difficult to sell when you are planning on moving. Take a general tour of the building, the parking spot, and the locker before you proceed. Ask the realtor for a history of the suites that were sold in the building for the past year. With that, you can establish what price to pay before you make an offer.

Offers must be subject to financing, inspection and obtaining a status certificate of the condominium. Financing on condominiums is more complex than freehold properties because it hinges on the structural and financial status of the condominium.

Use a home inspector to evaluate the unit and give a general overview of the building as well. The status certificate is like the DNA

of the condominium and provides crucial information about the building.

The status certificate has the bylaws and rules of the condominium, for example, if the building is pet free and the buyer has a puppy. It would have the most recent audited financial record of the condominium and a reserve fund study. Reserve fund is money put away for major repairs or replacement of common elements, such as the roof or the elevators. If the reserve fund is low, then the maintenance fees can climb steeply, or every owner must pay their proportionate share of the cost, known as special assessment. The bottom line is to have your real estate lawyer review the status certificate before you purchase.

There are many important variables to consider when purchasing resale condominiums. The best advice is to choose a realtor, lawyer, and mortgage professional who has the experience to guide you through the process. If done right, condominium living can be a rewarding experience for you.

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It’s that time again when most people try to top up their RRSP so as to reduce their taxes payable from the previous year. Typically, you have up until March 1st, 2018 to make any payments, however, you should try to get it done earlier to avoid last minute rush.

I am no tax accountant and will not venture into tax advice; however, there are a few things to consider.

First of all, is topping up your RRSP a good thing to do? The first thing you want to make sure is that in topping up that you are not over contributing. Typically, we are allowed to contribute a maximum of 18% of our previous year’s income unless you have contribution room. If you haven’t been mak-

ing a lot of contributions it’s quite likely that you do have the contribution room. If you look at your Notice Of Assessment you will be guided as to the amount that is available to you. Paying more than that amount into your RRSP will result in an overpayment which carries a penalty. There is a lifetime limit of $2,000 and anything over that is charged at 1%.

You need to decide if you will use up your contribution years in arrears now or in the future. If your income is low in the last year and you expect it to rise significantly then it might better to wait and make your deposits in respect of a high year. The main reason is that you want to put as much as possible in the higher earning years to be able to maximize your tax returns. So as an example, if you earn $100,000 in 2017, you would be able to claim approximately 46% of your contribution whereas if you earned half as much, you will be able to claim much less.

You have the facility to make contributions in the first sixty days of the year.

However, these payments do not bind you to claim them for 2017. You may choose

to claim them for the previous year or the forthcoming year. In speaking with your accountant, he will advise which year depending on expectations of income. If he believes that you should make a contribution and you don’t have the savings, it may beneficial for you to consider a small loan, this will help you offset taxes due and at the same time pay monies into your RRSP. There are many companies who will lend you an unsecured amount payable into your RRSP without you having to qualify.

And finally, when you buy your RRSP, what should you put the money into?

There is no rush on the very day that you buy, it can be in any type of financial instrument as long as it is registered as an RRSP. You can also deposit into your regular RRSP. Eventually you will want the best return for your money while lowering your risk. This will require the services of a financial advisor, you should make sure that you assess the amount of risk that you can tolerate and invest accordingly. I always say that it is better a return of principal than a return on principal, having both would be best, but you may not be able to do it alone, so ask for help.

Seven Timeless Lessons to Cure a Lean Bank Account PT1 Andrew Stewart

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Family Advisor If you have ever asked yourself...Why is my financial situation not where I want it to be, Why am I struggling to dig myself out of this financial hole? Why does it seem like everyone else is getting rich and seizing opportunities? Don’t fret, you’re not alone. There are millions of people not just in Canada but around the world that ask those same questions. You see just thirteen years ago I was in that same boat and was asking those same types of questions of myself. My financial situation only started to change for me when I started doing three things. I made a concrete decision to alter my mindset and my habits.

There were two major books published in 1926 that rocked our world: Winnie-the-Pooh and The Richest Man in Babylon. Since 1926, Winnie-the-Pooh and his friends, Piglet, Owl, Tigger, and the ever doleful Eeyore have endured as the unforgettable creations of A.A. Milne, who wrote this book for his son, Christopher Robin, and Ernest H. Shepard, but it is the Richest Man

in Babylon that has made a massive financial impact on untold millions of readers, myself included.

Written by George Samuel Clason as a collection of parables, The Richest Man in Babylon is a unique collection of stories about one thing: building wealth. I’ve read plenty of how to books and habit books but this one has stuck with me the most. I read it at least four times a year. I guess it is because the stories are written in a time when building wealth was much more straightforward, the principals being taught are easier to digest. In one of his parables, Clason tells the tale of Arkad, a merchant who is the richest man in the city of Babylon. You see, the same problem existed in ancient Babylon that existed in 1926 and still exists today: most people are broke. Clason refers to this “broke” condition as having a “lean purse.”

Control thy expenditures That what we call necessary expenses will always grow to equal our income unless we protest to the contrary. We are all burdened with more desires that we can gratify. Study thoughtfully your habits of living and you will find expenses that can be reduced or eliminated. Budget your expenses and do not touch your 10% savings and learning to spend less than you make.

To cure the problem of having a lean purse Arkad offers seven lessons:

Guard thy treasures against loss Misfortune loves a shining mark. “Guard thy treasure against loss by investing only where thy principal is safe, where it may be reclaimed if desirable, and where thou wilt not fail to collect a fair rental. Consult with wise men. Secure the advice of those experienced in the profitable handling of gold.

Let their wisdom protect thy treasure from unsafe investments.” A sound principle of investment is security for the principal. Do not be mislead to try and make more rapidly.

Before investing talk to experienced professionals because advice is free.

Start thy purse to fattening Create the desire and the habit to realize that a part of all you earn is yours to keep. You may think that all you earn is yours to keep but the reality is we all pay to live. Keep a minimum of 1/10 of all you earn for yourself. You will notice that you will live just fine off the rest. Arkad instructs to set aside 10% of their earned income, which I think is a great place for anyone to start.

Make thy gold multiply Consider means to put your earned treasure to labor and to increase. Money in a purse is gratifying to own but earns nothing. An investment that grows over time and the interest reinvested onto the principal is a successful endeavor. A person’s wealth is not in the coins you carry, it’s the income it builds that continually flows whether you work or not.

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Toronto Caribbean | www.torontocaribbean.com | Wednesday, February 7, 2018

Narine, Lewis Pilot Red Force to Easy Win BARBADOS -- Hurricane left-handed batsman Evin Lewis slammed a century to take the T&T Red Force to four-wicket win over the Windwards Volcanoes in their CWI Regional Super50 clash in Barbados Monday.

After Sunil Narine continued his magical bowling to rout the Windwards for 222, the PowerGen batsman Lewis smashed the Volcanoes bowling to all parts of the grounds to record an easy victory for his side.

Narine with four for 25 undermined the Volcanoes batting, despite a valuable 68 from the run machine Devon Smith.

When Red Force took to the crease, Lewis and Tion Webster took the attack immediately to Volcanoes and added a rapid 79 runs in just 11 overs. The white ball was flying all over the place and the Volcanoes bowlers were found wanting. Webster was dismissed

by Shane Shillingford for 24 off 27 balls with two fours. The left handed Amir Jangoo joined Lewis and enjoyed the best seat in the house, as Lewis walloped the opposition.

Lewis was brutal hammering an even 100 off 93 balls, that included 10 fours and three sixes. He forged a match winning partnership of 85 runs with Jangoo, who had a measured hand of 41 off 69 balls with two fours.

Larry Edward brought the Volcanoes back into the game with four wickets including those of Lewis and Jangoo but the experienced Jason Mohammed with an unbeaten 39 took them home.

Earlier, Devon Smith continued to plunder runs as he got his team off to a great start. The left-hander who scored over 1000

runs in the just concluded PCL, was in fine form and together with Johnson Charles, were able to put together a first innings partnership of 65 runs. Charles perished for 29 but Smith then found another able ally in Andre Fletcher.

The two Grenadians took the score past the 100-run mark, as they made batting look easy.

Enter Narine and everything was turned upside down. The Arima twirler was able to send back Fletcher for 31 to end a promising association. The right hander made 31 off 41 balls with two fours and two sixes.

Another seasoned batsman was next up in the form of Barbadian Kirk Edwards and saw Smith raise his half century. The two added 50 runs for the third wicket before Roshon Primus accounted for Edwards for 31. He faced just 25 balls hitting one clean over the ropes and three rolling over it. It was this point a collapse ensued and the Windwards lost main man Smith.

The pint sized Smith made 68 off 112 balls with three fours. He was the glue that held the Windwards together and as soon as he left the end was near. The Windwards lost six wickets for the addition of 49 runs to be all out for 222.

SCOREBOARD RED FORCE VS VOLCANOES Volcanoes innings D Smith c Lewis b Khan..............68 J Charles c Ramdin b Pierre.........29 A Fletcher c Lewis b Narine.........31 K Edwards b Primus.....................32 T Theophille st Ramdin b Khan.....5 K Hodge c Ramdin b Narine..........9 K Mayers b Cottrell.......................14

S Shillingford b Primus.................20 D Johnson st Ramdin b Narine.......0 K Williams lbw Narine...................0 L Edward not out............................1 Etas.................................................13 Total all out (48.3).........................222 Fall of wkts: 65, 116, 166, 173, 174, 193, 208, 208, 208, 222 Bowling: S Cottrell 9-0-6-1, R Primus 9.3-059-2, S Narine 10-1-25-4, K Pierre 10-1-28-1, I Khan 10-0-45-2 Red Force innings E Lewis c Williams b Edward.............100 T Webster c Theophille b Shillingford...24 A Jangoo c Shillingford b Edward.........47 N Pooran c Edwards b Edward...............8 J Mohammed not out..............................29 D Ramdin c Fletcher b Edward...............8 R Primus c Charles b Shillingford...........1 S Narine not out.......................................4 Extras......................................................11 Total for 6 wkts.....................................226 Fall of wkts: 79, 164, 174, 195, 221, 222 Bowling: D Johnson 3-0-24-0, K Hodge 4-032-0, K Mayers 5-0-35-0, S Shillingford 9.21-43-2, K Williams 4-0-33-0, T Theophile 6-020-0, L Edwards 8-0-38-4 Result: T&T Red Force won by 4 wkts.

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