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PASTOR AL MILLER/TORONTO CARIBBEAN “Greetings! As many of our readers know, we have taken a different approach to the COVID-19 pandemic than many of the cultural, and mainstream media has. We will not coerce, manipulate, or present information to you that has not been verified, researched and accredited. We have spent the last year and a half sifting through articles, peer reviewed research papers, talking to the leading experts in their fields, finding ways to ensure that you have all the information you need to make educated, and

self guided decisions for your family.

Not all of our readers agree with our direction, but it is important that during this time of our history, we document all the stories, not just stories that are bought and paid for by the government. We are the voice of the people, and we will continue to present you with the information needed to TAKE BACK YOUR FREEDOM! I would like to present to you, Reverend Al Miller (aka, the Nation’s

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EBONNIE ROWE A 25+ year legacy of being a BOSS!

Photo Credit: Gabriel Lalgie “What I created for the community wasn’t rocket science. Anybody could have decided to do it without waiting for me. But a lot of people have that “I want to go to Heaven, but I don’t want to die” syndrome.

They want to reap the rewards without doing what you have to do to get there, and they always want someone else to do it.”

Ebonnie Rowe The 90’s hip-hop era bred hardcore, timeless anthems that can hardly be replicated. Though the catchy rhymes were (and still are!) guaranteed to get you loose, it’s tough to not double-take and side-eye the blatant misogyny in much of the music back then. From being referred to nothing more than hoes and tricks, to men shouting off the rooftops about how we don’t deserve to be loved, women were a convenient punching bag to the heavy-hitting bars. The unfortunate drawback was that these club bangers influenced young men to adopt these mantras, ultimately teaching them to disrespect women simply because they could with no repercussions.

When this edition’s Women Empowered, Ebonnie Rowe, had first-hand encounters with these inexcusable behaviours in the at-risk black youth program that she directed, she knew that something had to be done.

Ebonnie, a community-oriented individual, sought to ensure she had a purpose-driven life that helped others following the sudden death of her friend in the early 90s. After prematurely leaving her education at the University of Toronto, she started a mentorship program that matched black youth with black professionals called Each One, Teach One. Hip-hop was the main genre that much of the youth listened to, though it was extensively filled with anti-women imagery.

Ebonnie took notice to the teenage boys calling their sisters derogatory names, and even felt personally insulted as those boys often stood around while she struggled to carry heavy boxes, not daring to offer their help for fear of being called out for showing a woman respect. She quickly

correlated the lack of manners she was witnessing to the uncensored sounds exuding from the radio. The complaints she received from her female mentees was the final straw, prompting her to use her bold, unfiltered voice to speak up on behalf of victimized women and the easily swayed upcoming generation of men.

In 1994, Ebonnie approached DJ X, the host of Canada’s longest and most popular hip-hop show at the time, “The Power Move Show.” She was given the opportunity to use his three-hour timeslot to produce a show and discuss how women were negatively portrayed in rap lyrics and videos. Unbeknownst to her, the editor of the now-obsolete Mic Check was listening and contacted her to put together an all-female edition of their entertainment magazine. The celebration party for that 1995 issue, intended to be a one-time concert entitled “Honey Jam,” featured a selection of female artists that left male attendees wide-eyed. The success of the show left people craving for more, many asking when the next showcase would be.

Inspired and overwhelmed by all the love shown, she made a decision that would not only change her life but pave the way for many Canadian artists today.

“There wasn’t anything like this.

There wasn’t a platform particularly for women in hip-hop. Women would never feel comfortable in a showcase with men at that time; they were so afraid of being laughed at or not taken seriously. And a lot of the guys that came to the first Honey Jam didn’t even know girls could rap! That night, I thought to try for a year and see what happens.”

It wasn’t long before Honey Jam became an established annual event that young women looked forward to. Twentysix years later, it’s still in full effect, becoming the first all-female artist development program and showcase in Canada. Competitive auditions are held each summer for singers between the ages of 14-25 from all genres and cultural backgrounds across the nation. Famous Honey Jam alums include Grammy winners Nelly Furta-

do and Melanie Fiona, as well as JUNO award winners Jully Black and Savannah Ré.

Outside of the highly anticipated talent showcase, Ebonnie’s non-profit organization that produces Honey Jam, PhemPhat Entertainment Group, additionally provides free promotional, mentoring, networking, educational and performance opportunities for the selected intimate group of 15-20 artists to thoroughly develop their crafts.

“At the beginning, we were shining a spotlight on women who were in the boy’s club. It was a reaction to the misogyny in hip-hop and the lack of respect for women in those areas, such as deejaying, graffiti artists, emcees. It started with just the show. The artists would come down off the stage and then swoop! All these males from the industry would attack them with this “Baby, I could make you a star!” kind of vibe.”

She continues. “I would see this and say I don’t know how prepared these teenage girls are to navigate their way through these opportunities, but I think we should be giving them information so that they have some sort of base knowledge to go through the maze that awaits them. And that’s how the workshops were born, originally called Women in Urban Music. It was 90% hip-hop, and if not that then R&B. All panelists were women too. I wanted the women to have people in the industry that they could trust and count on and be a reference point if needed.”

Her passion to open doors for women stretches beyond these borders.

Ebonnie, a descendent of Barbadian parents, introduced Honey Jam to Barbados in 2011. Many local talents such as Leigh Phillips and Karma Nai can attribute their success to the exposure they received from participating in the showcase. Unfortunately, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the production of Honey Jam Barbados has been halted due to a lack of funding and resources within the country.

Her decades of tireless work are not in vain, as Ebonnie is the recipient of

the Canadian Independent Music Association’s 2021 Trailblazer Award. The award recognizes individuals who contributed to raising consciousness within the music industry in regard to issues of equity and were a key part in providing guidance and potential solutions to breaking down barriers. Essentially, Ebonnie’s entire career summed up into an award description!

“I’m excited about [this award]!

All those days of being alone on the computer and missing the parties and fun stuff because you’re so driven to do this work, and sometimes you don’t know if anyone’s noticing. The artists obviously recognize you but to hear it coming from your peers and the industry… it’s totally different.

There’s been so much bad news. it’s been a hard couple of years, so it was a definite pick-me-up and I’m honoured to be a recipient.”

With a massive legacy spanning over twenty-five years that doesn’t seem to be ending anytime soon, Ebonnie continues to do the much-needed work that not only uplifts young women but puts them in places that present endless possibilities. Taking our currently slowed-down world day-by-day, she shares what’s next for her.

“I’m going to take a nap,” she vividly laughs. “I don’t know what my next plans are. But I know that I’m not giving up. I’m pushing through.”

You can follow Honey Jam on Instagram at @thehoneyjam to keep up with the latest news about their latest roster of emerging artists as well as their alums!

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Our health experts forgot to tell us something about the vaccine, but thankfully, there are solutions SIMONE SMITH simone@carib101.com

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Readers, I am going to tell you ahead of time. I have some bad news to tell all of my fellow community members who have received the vaccine; our health experts forgot to tell us something.

There is terrifying new research that is finding vaccine spike protein in the bloodstream of individuals who have taken the COVID-19 mRNA Vaccine. The found protein is linked to blood clots, heart and brain damage, and potential risks to nursing babies and fertility.

There is more research coming out that shows that the coronavirus spike protein from COVID-19 vaccination unexpectedly enters the bloodstream, and is being viewed as a plausible explanation for thousands of reported side-effects from blood clots and heart disease to brain damage and reproductive issues.

Byram Bridle, a viral immunologist and associate professor at University of Guelph, Ontario, was awarded a $230,000 government grant last year for research on COVID vaccine development.

“We thought the spike protein was a great target antigen, we never knew the spike protein itself was a toxin and was a pathogenic protein. So by vaccinating people we are inadvertently inoculating them with a toxin.”

What vaccine researchers had originally assumed was that vaccines would behave like “traditional” vaccines

and the vaccine spike protein responsible for infection and its most severe symptoms would remain mostly in the vaccination site at the shoulder muscle. Well that was until Japanese data showed that the infamous spike protein of the coronavirus gets into the blood where it circulates for several days post-vaccination and then accumulates in organs and tissues including the spleen, bone marrow, the liver, adrenal glands, and in “quite high concentrations” in the ovaries.

It has also been discovered by the scientific community, that the spike protein on its own is almost entirely responsible for the damage to the cardiovascular system, if it gets into circulation.

So now what? Let’s say that you have taken the vaccine, and maybe you are worrying a little bit after reading this. Is there anything that can be done?

I am fortunate to be included in medical groups and forums all over the world, and I was provided with a list of natural items that are being utilized to circumvent the effects of spike protein and derivatives due to injection, and to also protect from spike protein shedding.

Disclaimer The views, thoughts, and opinions expressed in the text belong solely to the author, and not necessarily to the author’s employer, organization, committee or other group or individual. Toronto Caribbean Newspaper does not provide medical advice; it is intended for informational purposes only. It is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Never ignore professional medical advice in seeking treatment because of something you have read in the paper. If you think you may have a medical emergency, immediately call your doctor, or dial 911.

Now that the disclaimer is out the way, let us take a look at how you can protect your-

self from adverse reactions due to vaccination.

Vitamins/Minerals that help disable spike protein: • • • • •

Zinc (30-80mg per day depending on immunological pressure) Vitamin D3 Quercetin (500-1000 mg, twice daily) Iodine PQQ

Pine Needle Tea for shikimic acid or shikimate (from green edible pine needles) There are toxic pine needles, so be careful!

When drinking pine needle tea, drink the oil/resin that accumulates too! Shikimate, shikimic acid and their derivatives possess: cancer fighting, antiviral, antimicrobial, anticoagulant and antithrombotic properties.

of viral disorders, cardiovascular diseases, stomach cancer, food additives, and cosmetic formulation ingredients), kind of like quercetin that deactivates spike protein.

Peppermint (very high in hesperidin) Wheatgrass and Wheatgrass Juice (blades are high in shikimate) Superherbs to help disable spike protein: Schizandra Berry (high in shikimate) Triphala formulations: In Sanskrit, the word Triphala means “three fruits”: a combination of Indian gooseberry (Emblica officinalis), black myrobalan (Terminalia chebula) and belleric myrobalan (Terminalia belerica). The terminalia fruits are rich in shikimate.

Fennel and/or Star Anise Tea: These are also an excellent source of shikimate or shikimic acid, which is known to neutralize the spike protein

St. John’s Wort (shikimate is found throughout the entire plant and in the flowers)

C60 (1-3 droppers full per day): C60 is a rich-source of electrons and acts like a fire extinguisher to inflammation and simultaneously drives a normalization of electron flow throughout the body.

Feverfew (leaves and flowers are rich in shikimate)

Charcoal (2-4 capsules a day): Charcoal is the pre-eminent detoxifier and when taken on an empty stomach, works its way down into the intestines and activates a blood purification process known as “interstitial dialysis.”

Foods that help disable spike protein: Citrus fruit: (especially blood oranges, due to their high hesperidin content). Hesperidin is a chalcone (chalcone derivatives have been widely used for the treatment

Comfrey Leaf (rich in shikimate)

Gingko Biloba Leaf (rich in shikimate) Giant Hyssop or Horsemint (Agastache urtifolia) (rich in shikimate) Liquid Ambar (Sweet Gum tree) A tea of the spiky seed pods is rich in shikimate.

There you have it. I hope that this information has been helpful. If you were having regrets about taking the vaccine, now there are solutions out there that might help ease your anxiety.

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Justice Edward Morgan strikes down the controversial provisions of Ontario Election Law PAUL JUNOR

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On Tuesday, June 8th, 2021 Justice Edward Morgan struck down the controversial provisions of Ontario Election Law. In a press release by Working Families spokesperson Patrick Dillion, he hailed the ruling as a strong affirmation of the importance of working Ontarians. He states that it is “A major victory for working Ontarians. The decision that nullifies key provisions of the Ford government Bill 254, the Protecting Ontario Elections Act, 2021, were found unconstitutional and violated the Charter section 2(b) freedom of expression).”

There were great concerns expressed by various unions when the Ontario government announced in 2017 that it would be making amendments to the Election Finance Act, which were subsequently followed by major changes in 2020. It was in January 2018 that Working Families launched the legal challenge amended to reflect the changes made in 2020. The Ontario Superior Court decided to hear the case on June 2nd and June 3rd to ensure that its ruling would come timely.

The Ontario election is scheduled for June 2022. Spokesperson Dillon states, “The Ford government’s overarching legislation amounted to an assault on freedom of expression,

which is constitutionally protected by the Charter. We are pleased that the Court recognized this and struck those restrictive provisions.” Furthermore, he notes that working Ontarians would benefit from this ruling. He adds, “Elections belong to the people and not governments or political parties. Independent voices need to be heard so that important issues can be discussed during elections and not just those chosen by politicians and corporate media interests.”

In an article by William Paul in School Magazine, he describes what Bill 254, Protecting Ontario Elections Act, 2021 was intended to accomplish. ”It made changes to the Election Finance Act that restricted third party advertising from groups like unions or anyone else interested in participating in the electoral process by criticizing a sitting government, pushing for a better housing, stronger response to climate change, better conditions for people in long term care, improvements to health care and so on.” He states simply “It seeks to protect elections by making them less open to people who want to get out a message.”

The three teachers unions, ETFO, OECTA and OSSTF were supportive of this legal challenge. They released a joint statement titled, “Ford government’s survival is more important than Ontarios’ Charter rights.” After the Ontario government announced that it would invoke the notwithstanding clause to overrule Justice Morgan’s ruling. It notes,”The Ford government ‘s decision to inappropriately use the notwithstanding clause to override the Charter to silence Ontarians’ voices and legitimate criticism is outrageous.”

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Why you shouldn’t celebrate Canada Day this year!

JANIECE CAMPBELL janiece@carib101.com

TC REPORTER

“If we held a moment of silence for each child who died in residential schools, we’d be silent for over 13 years.” Unknown July 1st marks an annual day off that many look forward to. Aside from 24 hours of well-needed rest and relaxation, the aromas of smoky BBQ in the air and the brilliant display of fireworks at night are the traditional way of ringing in Canada going up in age. Pre-virtual world, there would be countless concerts and festivals to attend as seas of united patriots wore their best red and white with pride. But what is there to be proud of when those national colours represent the blood that this country carries at the hands of white settlers?

June 1st marked the beginning of National Indigenous History Month; a time to honour and celebrate the traditions, heritage, and culture of First Nation peoples.

But this year, on the very first day of their month, the special occasion came to a halt.

The remains of 215 Indigenous children, some as young as three years old, were found buried in a mass grave in Kamloops, British Columbia. Then 104 were found in Brandon, Manitoba. Then 38 in Regina, Saskatchewan. Then 35 in Lestock, Saskatchewan. Then 180 in Carlisle, Pennsylvania.

All in the span of about two weeks. It’s estimated that up to 6,000 children have died in residential schools, and as the gruesome investigation continues for more missing bodies and the countdown to Canada Day rapidly approaches, how can we celebrate in this time of mourning?

The west coast has taken a commendable approach. Days after the first discovery, officials in Victoria, B.C. unanimously voted to cancel Canada Day celebrations.

“As First Nations mourn, and in light of the challenging moment we are in as a Canadian nation following the discovery of the remains of 215 children at a former Residential School, Council has decided to take the time to explore new possibilities, instead of the previously planned virtual Canada Day broadcast,” Victoria Mayor Lisa Helps said in a statement.

Many are encouraging other prov-

inces to follow suit.

Dr. Angela Mashford-Pringle, an assistant professor of Dalla Lana School of Public Health at the University of Toronto and a member of the Timiskaming First Nation, says that she feels the holiday is celebrating “colonization and oppression and genocide.”

While she advocates for any festivities to be cancelled out of respect for the children, she further added that there are many other serious issues facing Indigenous communities currently that would make the annual celebration inappropriate.

“I think there are a few things that are different [this year]. First, the pandemic, while we had it last year, it is actually hitting First Nations and Metis communities, specifically remote ones, much harder right now. We’ve also had the Inquiry for the Murdered and Missing Indigenous Women and the subsequent lack of response from government,” Mashford-Pringle said. “And the fact that we have a number of First Nations who don’t have clean drinking water, that we have inadequate housing and that we’ve got overcrowding in the houses that we do have.”

For far too long, we’ve been parading as America’s well-behaved neighbour. We’ve taken the stereotypes of being overly polite and apologetic and ran with it, when we’ve barely scratched the surface on the atrocities done against the people this country has built their backs on. The next time you hear someone boasting on Canada’s multiculturalism, talking about how nice our citizens are, or painting an innocent picture about the country’s past or present, do your part in correcting them.

You’re allowed to be appreciative of your home and native land while simultaneously acknowledging, condemning, and taking action against its cruelty towards marginalized communities as well.

The day that you consider a cause for the ultimate celebration is recognized as a day of mourning for a community that has been disproportionately brutalized throughout the history of Canada, a nation that they named. This Canada Day, let’s not celebrate a country for being 154 years old when residential schools were in existence for 165 years. Skip the parties and fireworks (which cause devastatingly harmful air pollution anyway) and reflect on how many of the survivors of residential schools are still alive today. Instead of unifying in red and white, wear orange instead to stand in solidarity and in support of reconciling the Indigenous community with the identities stolen from them.

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Put the people first PASTOR AL MILLER pastormiller@carib101.com

JAMAICA TC REPORTER Continued From Page 1 Thanks for the tremendous efforts in guiding and working to protect our nation in this challenging COVID-19 season. WE APPRECIATE the hard and timely work. You have carefully led us in observing the protocols with all attempts to control the spread. By and large, with just a few exceptions, our people have responded well. We have admirably satisfied the international requirements.

BUT PLEASE DO CONSIDER! IT IS TIME TO CHANGE OUR APPROACH. The sustained recommended lockdowns have caused great pressure and great problems. But creating a problem to solve a problem is not the best wisdom. Our people’s trust levels are waning. Frustration levels are rising. Wisdom says, change now. WE MUST PUT JAMAICA FIRST!

Many first world policy makers’ solutions are not practical for developing nations. They often enforce them for their own benefit. Tough questions now have to be asked. Whose interest is being served? To whose tune are we dancing? Is it some external force, or our own? Whose agenda are we following? Ours, or that of conventions and treaties, signed in favour of the big nations?

The suffering is great on our people. Greater on our children, the poor, small businesses, musicians, and sports persons and lower level workers across all industries.

Hustlers (informal entrepreneurs) are all but totally disabled, along with their informal

economy which represents bread and butter activity for hundreds of thousands.

The nation can take no more lockdowns. We are losing more than we gain by such action. It is no longer necessary, not beneficial, not just, not wise, not productive.

We can be protective of our people and on the offensive against the virus, at the same time. It is being done elsewhere. Nations are now opening up (Mexico, Puerto Rico, Anguilla, Aruba, Britain, France, Croatia….).

We have followed, read all and listened to all media; those closely aligned to the system and the independents and we NOTE, the censorship of those who don’t carry the narrative of the status quo. Truth, integrity and honest reporting we cherish, in a free democracy but it seems scarce on this subject. Regardless, what is clear is, there are better options.

We are not unmindful of the international pressures that are often put on developing nations, some we have to stoutly resist for our good. This is one such occasion where we must now say ENOUGH is ENOUGH. We have long passed external control and abhor any return from any source.

Freedom is our choice. Open contending views for best wisdom is necessary now. Everything can look good, sounds good until it is challenged. Truth can always stand any test.

We the people are EMPOWERING you to say NO to further lockdowns, seek national consensus and let’s TOGETHER devise the best methods for our national realities going forward.

We the people trusted you and voted you as our Jamaican Parliament and government. We did not elect the World Health Organization (WHO) or the United Nations (UN) or any other external entity. Those are support mechanisms, not our rulers or dictators. No independent nation can give up their sovereignty to external entities. We the people gave no such authority. The above groups and others must respect this right and freedom.

Since when can we leave our destiny and best interest to the dictates of forces that have never been known historically to prioritize our cause. Their track record consistently shows self-interest, using lies and deception.

When since those who seek to oppress for their own ends have ever spoken the truth of their intent? It was always denied and called ‘conspiracy theories’ We have not heard of their Damascus Road change experience. Inducing fear for control, along with dangling or withdrawing ‘goodies’ as rewards or consequences, has been their consistent methods. Suppression of information and opposing voices, threats, use of force, denial of freedoms, are not new to us, ‘ole time something come back again.’

PARLIAMENTARY LEADERS, WE STAND WITH YOU TO PUT JAMAICA FIRST. Here are our arguments to the external pressures: Firstly, world political ideology of power for control and the commercial philosophy of domination for control share a common goal. Where there are mutual benefits, temporary alliances are easily formed to achieve the goal and then divide the spoils, to the detriment of developing nations. This seems to be now occurring.

Secondly, they tell us; follow the science! Whose science?

Science of convenience to an agenda, OR science of: objectivity, balance, honesty and truth? Pure science can stand up to contending views and evidence.

The science of the creator is consistent, orderly and when understood, it is for development and advancement never for enslavement, but for freedom.

Science is never in conflict with God’s Word or humanity’s best welfare. Science is God’s creative genius of the earth for man’s survival. Man’s abuse causes problems, not its use.

There is evidence of tested proven medical protocols being successfully used by leading doctors that reduce hospitalizations and deaths. Using both known and proven existing medication and alternative medicine. Should we not explore and allow this, informing and giving freedom of choice?

Should not all medications that can help be approved and the society be educated on options available? Isn’t it a citizen’s right to emergency care, or to try ANY therapeutic measures that could possibly SAVE lives and alleviate suffering?

Doesn’t the principle of the Helsinki Accord and the Hippocratic Oath of medical personnel not consider it unethical and immoral to deny the sick and dying patients a known therapeutic measure that has proven promise to save life and alleviate suffering.

Let us together, as a nation apply ATTACK as the approach to COVID and not a continued defensive one to our detriment.

We can beat COVID-19 by honest dialogue on optional ways to overcome. A different approach must now be engaged, as is being done elsewhere. This new approach could engender hope.

It is always a danger when people begin to lose faith in a system or process.

Leaders take charge before more disastrous effects take place. Let’s not dance to anyone else’s music! Let’s create and dance to our own ‘riddim’ for Covid’s defeat.

There is a limit to how much a person can bear before negative responses and effects trips in. Our nation is at that limit. We have borne it for 15 months.

We have been understanding and gracious, giving the benefit of the doubt in many questionable situations. Our people and their children’s education have suffered setbacks and hardships. The lockdowns can be contributing to increased domestic abuse, sexual abuse and crime. The greatest impact is on the poor, it cannot continue like this. THERE IS OTHER WAYS TO ACHIEVE THE SAME ENDS!

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Justice Edward Morgan strikes down the controversial provisions of Ontario Election Law PAUL JUNOR

paul@carib101.com

TC REPORTER

On Tuesday, June 8th, 2021 Justice Edward Morgan struck down the controversial provisions of Ontario Election Law. In a press release by Working Families spokesperson Patrick Dillion, he hailed the ruling as a strong affirmation of the importance of working Ontarians. He states that it is “A major victory for working Ontarians. The decision that nullifies key provisions of the Ford government Bill 254, the Protecting Ontario Elections

Act, 2021, were found unconstitutional and violated the Charter section 2(b) freedom of expression).”

There were great concerns expressed by various unions when the Ontario government announced in 2017 that it would be making amendments to the Election Finance Act, which were subsequently followed by major changes in 2020. It was in January 2018 that Working Families launched the legal challenge amended to reflect the changes made in 2020. The Ontario Superior Court decided to hear the case on June 2nd and June 3rd to ensure that its ruling would come timely.

The Ontario election is scheduled for June 2022. Spokesperson Dillon states, “The Ford government’s overarching legislation amounted to an assault on freedom of expression, which is constitu-

tionally protected by the Charter. We are pleased that the Court recognized this and struck those restrictive provisions.”

Furthermore, he notes that working Ontarians would benefit from this ruling.

He adds, “Elections belong to the people and not governments or political parties.

Independent voices need to be heard so that important issues can be discussed during elections and not just those chosen by politicians and corporate media interests.”

In an article by William Paul in School Magazine, he describes what Bill 254, Protecting Ontario Elections Act, 2021 was intended to accomplish. ”It made changes to the Election Finance Act that restricted third party advertising from groups like unions or anyone else interested in participating in the electoral process by criticizing a sitting

government, pushing for a better housing, stronger response to climate change, better conditions for people in long term care, improvements to health care and so on.” He states simply “It seeks to protect elections by making them less open to people who want to get out a message.”

The three teachers unions, ETFO, OECTA and OSSTF were supportive of this legal challenge. They released a joint statement titled, “Ford government’s survival is more important than Ontarios’ Charter rights.” After the Ontario government announced that it would invoke the notwithstanding clause to overrule Justice Morgan’s ruling. It notes,”The Ford government ‘s decision to inappropriately use the notwithstanding clause to override the Charter to silence Ontarians’ voices and legitimate criticism is outrageous.”

Ex-Police Associations of America and Canada concerned about the Guyana Police Force MICHAEL THOMAS michael@carib101.com

TC REPORTER

Guyana Ex-Police Association of America (GEPAOA) and the Guyana Ex-Police Association of Canada (GEPAC) are closely following the events surrounding the Guyana Police Force (GPF), as it relates to their once credible organization.

Both organizations are citing what they called an outright aim, by a few to tarnish the good name of the GPF for their own personal gains at whatever

cost.

According to both ex-police associations this all started with the May 10th, 2021 elections of the Police Association when the legitimately elected executive was booted out of office before its term was served and another one was installed to take its place.

It should be noted that the Police Association plays an extremely important role in the appointment process of the Chairman and members of the Police Service Commission (PSC).

A senior member of the Police Force, who was denied promotion by the said Commission, is alleged to have played a big role in the removal of the legitimate Police Association.

To add insult to injury, and to compound the already tense atmosphere

in the GPF, and also just prior to the ruling of the learned Chief Justice on the Officers’ promotion issue, the Chairman of the PSC, one of its members, along with several current and former senior officers were forcefully bought before the courts.

Both associations said, “While we will not delve into the legitimacy of those charges and allow the courts to do its work. We again stress on the timing of these charges, which are being manifested to stymie the work of the PSC. We also wish to remind those in authority that one of the main tenets of our justice system is that a person is presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.”

The Guyana Ex-Police Association of America (GEPAOA) and the Guyana Ex-Police Association of Canada (GEPAC) joined with the Caribbean Federation of

Police Welfare Associations (CFPWA) in refusing to recognize Guyana ’s “newlyselected” Police Association, because the “legitimately elected” executive was removed from office.

This conduct by those responsible for calling the elections of the Police Association is also reprehensible and should also be immediately addressed.

The motto of the GPF is service and protection, but the GEPAOA and GEPAC recognize an approaching crisis that unnerves and causes them to worry about the future of this noble profession in the beautiful land of Guyana.

“We are also mindful of the repercussions these recent developments have on the morale of current members of the GPF,” they said.

Deborah Buchanan Walford elected as Executive Officer of Toronto Teacher Bargaining Union PAUL JUNOR

paul@carib101.com

TC REPORTER

The election of Deborah Buchanan Walford as Executive Officer of the Toronto Teacher Bargaining Union (TTBU) in a by-election has received widespread media attention as a result of her work in calling on the Ontario Secondary School Teachers Federation (OSSTF) to address anti-black racism within its ranks.

She has been part of a group called Disrupting Anti-black Racism Advisory Committee (DABRAC), which is intentional about dismantling anti-black racism at all levels, in one of the larg-

est teachers unions in Ontario. Ontario high school teachers want their unions to go beyond mere words to actions to unravel the deep tentacles and roots of anti-black racism.

It described a public petition that was launched to force OSSTF to confront the issue.

Deborah Buchanan-Walford mentioned that the equity plan that was put forward by the union is “All lip service,” and she states, ”They say these things publicly-that they’re all about equity and addressing anti-racism when it’s the complete opposite.”

The article revealed that there was a press release from a group of teachers who identified themselves as “OSSTF Disruptors” who “Accuse the union of failing to act and resisting efforts to address anti-black racism and oppression within the union.”

Gord Gallimore, a high school teacher in Peel, told the Star, “We had to

resort to a public petition since no real change was being advocated by our leaders. They left us no with no choice.”

Buchanan-Walford told the Star, “We want to make changes first, we have to start within ourselves. If we’re not even willing, as a union body, to bring equity to our membership, how are we going to do that in our schools, in our classrooms, and in our communities.”

The OSSTF outlined its equity plan, but the request for two new executive officer positions for BIPOC members was rejected. Motions that were presented in favour of them were not sustained. On May 3rd, 2021, BuchananWalford tweeted that she was running for Executive Officer in #OSSTF. It states, ”I believe that disruption and dismantling need to coincide with rebuilding and I am to be a part of that.”

On June 1st, 2021, she was part of a forum titled, “Disrupting OSSTFEESO.” It was open to the public and

was held to “Provide an opportunity to hear from the group. We will discuss the background of how this group began and give an update on where we are now.”

There were revelations that Buchanan-Walford was removed from the annual meeting of the OSSTF when she attempted to begin a starting committee for dismantling anti-black racism.

This occurred when four OSSTF members who were part of the Black Persons and Persons of Colour Work Group were silenced in the midst of discussion with the executive team.

She states, “We worked very hard to get those motions together to bring it, so it could be voted upon and put in our constitution.” She revealed that she was kicked out because she insists on addressing the motion.

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How to report adverse events or injury following vaccination in Canada SIMONE SMITH simone@carib101.com

TC REPORTER

Finally! You stood up in a long line to get your vaccine, but you finally got it. First shot out the way. Two or three days later, you feel alright. A week passes by, and beside the soreness in your arm, everything is great. You make your appointment for your second dose, which is only a couple weeks away.

You go for your second dose, but this time, it is a little different. Two or three days later, you notice that your heart is beating much faster than usual. You start to feel pains in your chest, maybe even severe abdominal pain. You also notice that you are feeling weak, and dizzy, it is difficult to swallow and breathe, and on day five, you start to vomit. You my friend are having an adverse reaction to the COVID-19 mRNA vaccine.

On the Government of Canada website, it reminds visitors that the COVID-19 vaccines are available for emergency use in Canada, but they are still in the experimental stage. If you elect to participate in the human trials, it is critical that you report any adverse events or injuries so that the manufacturers and public may be aware of the risk of vaccine injuries.

The website also makes it clear that the benefits of vaccines authorized in Canada continue to outweigh the risks.

Health Canada, the Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC), the provinces and territories, and manufacturers continue to closely monitor the safety of COVID-19 vaccines. They promise to respond to any safety issues right away and will inform Canadians about any risks that arise in Canada.

The question now is how do you qualify your adverse reaction? Adverse events following vaccination include unwanted or unexpected health effects that happen after a vaccine is received. These health effects may or may not be caused by the vaccine and may or may not be permanent. What is important is that you report any adverse events or injuries so that the manufacturers and public may

be aware of the risk of vaccine injuries.

An adverse event is any medical occurrence, which follows immunization.

According to Health Canada, It isn’t necessarily causally related to the usage of the vaccine. The adverse event may be any: • • • •

Unfavourable or unintended sign (for example: skin rash) Abnormal laboratory finding Symptom or Disease

There have been reported cases of thrombosis with thrombocytopenia syndrome following vaccination with AstraZeneca/ COVISHIELD COVID-19 vaccine. PHAC and Health Canada are also monitoring international reports (World Health Organization, United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, European Medicines Agency, Israel) of myocarditis (inflammation of the heart muscle) and pericarditis (inflammation of the lining around the heart) following vaccination with COVID-19 mRNA vaccines.

If you are unsure whether to report an adverse event or injury after receiving a COVID-19 shot, be proactive and report the event. Below are four different

ways that you can report a reaction, and at the end of the article I have included the links for you.

If you experience an adverse event or injury following a COVID-19 shot, instruct your doctor, nurse, or pharmacist to complete the Adverse Events Following Immunization (AEFI) and confirm that you will be provided a copy of their submitted report.

Vaccine recipients or their caregivers may also report adverse events and vaccine injuries to public health. We suggest you send by registered mail.

Another way is to report the adverse event and injury to the Canadian National Vaccine Safety Network (CANVAS).

Finally, you can report COVID-19 shot adverse events and injuries to VaxxTracker.

VaxxTracker is independent from all government, pharmaceutical, or lobbying groups.

Do what you need to do to feel safe during this time, but do it safely, and trust what your body is telling you.

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Ohio’s Bill 248 and Dr. Sherri Tenpenny’s compelling testimony MICHAEL THOMAS michael@carib101.com

TC REPORTER

Dr. Sherri Tenpenny a practicing physician since 1985 had lots to say about the experimental injection being forced on the people in the state of Ohio.

Her testimony was an eye opener to the blind and a reinforcement piece to those who have for a while now, have been questioning the motives of the people, politicians and physicians pushing this agenda.

Dr. Tenpenny, just as many of us, wanted answers as to why this injection should be forced upon citizens when the so-called powers that be know full well that they have exempt themselves and the injection companies from any liability caused by any adverse reactions or death from a gene-altering trial drug.

This doctor who has been reporting on vaccine-related problems for over twenty years is asking the US government to make sure that all Ohioans have a clear choice as to what they would like to enter their bodies, and not mandate this injection in her state.

“I personally have identified twenty mechanisms of injury from the mainstream medical journals of how Covid shots can and will make you sick and possibly even kill you,” Tenpenny told the hearing.

“Millions,” she said, “do not want this untested experimental product injected into their body. If a person is so crippled by fear over a virus that has a documented death rate of less than one per cent globally, and they want to bow to an untested pharmaceutical product out of their fear, well that needs to be their decision they can make that choice.”

She asked questions pertaining to un-injected people who are now falling ill after coming into contact with injected folks, and also touched on the infertility aspect of the injection now that the government are targeting children as young as

12- years-old.

“Every one of these shots injects 50 billion particles of messenger RNA into the body and then you get two of them.

Why are we still doing this when we know its causing health problems,” Tenpenny said?

“What happens to twelve-year olds,” asked Tenpenny, “they go through puberty. Has anybody found out if these twelve-year-old girls who have started their periods have experienced any issues?

We don’t know; this has not been on the market that long.

What about the little boys, are we going to follow them to see if they turn into men with facial hair, body hair and muscular bodies? We don’t know, but yet we have approved it and have over 2 million kids injected.”

Tenpenny from all indications is a seasoned campaigner and left nothing to chance when making her case against the vaccine.

She highlighted that after making sure they were exempted from persecution they are now passing the puck to employers who are not exempted, leaving

then to pick up the slack if anything goes wrong. They have also made the point that insurance will not pay up for an untested injection injury or death.

When Tenpenny was asked about what the establishment calls disinformation concerning the injection, she countered the question easily.

“It is censorship at the highest level,” she said, “because you say something is black and I say it is white some Attorney General needs to say you are wrong you can’t say white, so they need to shut us down and call that disinformation. It is censorship at the highest level and where does it stop?”

In closing she said, “I can’t think of anyone in his or her right mind that would want to oppose something that allows the freedom to choose on what is going to be injected into you that will permanently and irreversibly change your genetics.”

Catch Dr. Tenpenny live this Saturday at 4:00pm EST for The Awakening World Truth Summit, streaming live on https://tcn.video

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Will we ever be free? Canadians are questioning the end of the lockdowns MICHAEL THOMAS michael@carib101.com

TC REPORTER

It has been weeks and weeks now that every time I commute through certain neighbourhoods, I see enormously long line ups of predominantly young people either in front of schools, government housing, or just a community building and at first, I would wonder why; what and who could have these youths waiting so patiently.

I wondered, could it be free ice cream, pizza, fries, or even some bigger incentives like an automobile up for grabs.

What is it? I thought aloud to myself I must find out.

Recently at Keele and Eglington, I

saw the line up again. This time I decided to dig deeper and to my surprise I was told that these hundreds of youths were eagerly waiting their turn to get an injection that supposedly would allow them to go back to life as they knew it before March of 2020 here in Toronto.

For these youths going back to normal life could be a long-lost dream considering what Stats Canada is saying.

According to their report released October 20, 2020, earlier on in the pandemic, post-secondary crowd source survey respondents said they were very or extremely concerned about their financial situation – even after the announcement of the Canadian Emergency Student Benefits (CESB).

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Using up savings – 73% (before CESB); 61% (after CESB) Paying for tuition next term – 56% (before CESB); 48% (after CESB) Having to take on more student debt – 73% (before CESB); 61% (after CESB)

It is not hard to imagine that these youths

are under all kinds of pressure financially as we see by this report, and emotional too, one can just imagine.

It is no wonder when asked their opinion on the injection almost 60% of Canadians age 15-24 said they are very likely to get a vaccine when it became available and from the looks of things that time has come.

If what Ipsos polls are saying is true, many countries are drinking the Koolaid of pessimism when it comes to believing that things will return to normal.

About a few months into this ugly situation most countries were optimistic about getting back on track. But according to an Ipsos poll done a year ago this optimism has continuously declined in about half the countries polled since March 12th -14th, as citizens appear to be settling in for the long haul.

In a survey of 28,000 people across fifteen countries conducted from April 2nd to 4th, the respondents most negative about a recovery by June are in Japan (19%), the United Kingdom (27%), and Australia (32%).On the other end, those most opti-

mistic about a June recovery are in Vietnam (92%), Brazil (85%) and Mexico (84%).

The biggest changes we have seen in opinions since mid-March about June recoveries have been in countries where optimism has declined. This is led by Canada down 25 percentage points, followed by France (-23), Italy, Japan and the U.K. (-22).

It is no wonder why Canada is heading the list in accepting this as normal. Just look around and the answers are in front of the world to see. Canadians are now living in one of the most lockdown and injection peddling countries in the universe.

I use the word injection simply because what has been pushed on the public is not a vaccine. A vaccine has years of hurdles to jump before it can be approved.

An experimental injection on the other hand may be approved in cases of emergencies. Like my editor would say.

“Please do your research,” and you will see why, especially in Canada the lockdowns and forced emergency actions have no end.

Complaint against Justice Donald McLeod dismissed by Ontario Judicial Council thanks to strong community support PAUL JUNOR paul@carib101.com

TC REPORTER

The dismissal of a complaint against Justice Donald McLeod by the Ontario Judicial Council will no doubt close a painful chapter in his life. For over three months, the four-member panel has been weighing evidence that was presented. Even though it was a disciplinary hearing, it seemed almost like a criminal trial. The hearing started in February 2021 and ended on Thursday, March 18th, 2021.

It is hard to believe that it is over two years now since the honourable Judge McLeod had his life turned upside down.

It was triggered by his involvement in an organization that he founded, The Federation of Black Canadians (FBC). According to its website fbc.org, it is “A national, non-partisan, non-profit organization to advance the social, economic, political and cultural interests of Canadians of African

descent.”

The first complaint against him in 2018 centred on his readership role with FBC and the first OJC panel dismissed the complaint against him. It was assumed that Justice McLeod had cut all ties with the FBC

by June 2018. When it was discovered that he still had connections with the FBC and was involved in events that could be considered advocacy and lobbying, it raised concerns about impartiality and judicial interference.

This led to a complaint against Justice McLeod that he had allegedly lied to the original disciplinary panel and misled them by not informing them that he was still involved with the FBC. This led to his suspension in August 2019, and the second hearing to ascertain the truth behind these fresh allegations. The four-member panellists went over evidence from witnesses who were connected with the FBC, and interrogated Justice McLeod for five days.

Sheila Block, one of the lawyers who represented Justice McLeod told the panellists, “He is deeply honest, full of integrity and trying to do the right thing. If he’s crossed over the line, if he’s made a mistake, it was not...deliberately false, it was not intending to mislead. We are asking that all these counts be dismissed and,

to the extent there is anything you can do, to repair what is the inevitable damage of being accused of committing perjury.”

The June 3rd ruling by the panel cleared Justice McLeod of perjury allegations. The decision reads, “We have concluded that two aspects of Justice McLeod’s conduct were incompatible with justiciable office but not so seriously to the impartiality, integrity and independent of the judiciary that, whether individually or cumulatively, they rose to the level of undermining the public’s confidence in his ability to perform the duties of his office or the administration of justice generally. We therefore dismiss the current complaint.”

The OJC acknowledges that certain actions on the part of Justice McLeod were “incompatible with judicial office,” but it did not necessitate punishment.

As Justice McLeod looks ahead and puts the past two years behind him,

he has to be careful. After his ruling it was noted, “We hasten to add, however, that our findings in this case, as well as the findings of the First Panel, demonstrated that, in the future, Justice McLeod must exercise greater caution in his community activities.”

In a letter to the black community written on Saturday, June 13th, 2021 Justice McLeod was grateful for the support.

He writes, ”This letter is coming to you, not by mistake, but rather in an intentional way to say that I recognize what you did for me, I couldn’t have done it without you, and I am thankful.” He is appreciative to God, his wife, family, legal team and many others who supported him wholeheartedly and believed in his innocence. He states poignantly at the end, “Today I stand valued, grateful and proud to be black.”

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Slowing it down and developing a plan; Necessary tools for increased success in mental health crisis response; An M.C.R.R.T. Testimonial ADRIAN ADORE

adrian@carib101.com

PRP REPORTER

Peel Regional Police wants to share with you how important the process of slowing down, careful team collaboration and informed planning has been playing in the successful outcome of mental health crisis response.

The newly formed Peel Regional Police M.C.R.R.T. (Mobile Crisis Rapid Response Team), which is a two person mobile team consisting of a Police Officer and a Crisis Support Worker (C.S.W.) is available through the Peel Regional Police Communications Centre. The team responds to 911/emergency calls for service in the Region of Peel where there is

a mental health concern and/or crisis in progress and immediate police response is necessary.

The M.C.R.R.T. has had many incidents from which to draw the conclusion; slowing down and planning a strategy through collaboration and information sharing increases success.

Here is an example: Members of the M.C.R.R.T. attended a 30th floor apartment dwelling recently in response to concerns that a resident was expressing suicidal thoughts.

When they arrived, M.C.R.R.T. cautiously attempted to engage with the individual. They had previously learned that police posed a negative trigger. Officers with the Peel Regional Police C.I.B. (Criminal Investigation Bureau) also attended this call in relation to a criminal allegation.

The Crisis Support Worker (C.S.W.) highlighted how successful it was that the call progressed slowly and deliberately at the scene. Through a high level

of collaboration, the C.I.B. and M.C.R.R.T. team worked seamlessly together to develop a plan to support a positive outcome. Having frequent opportunities to speak candidly with family members, the C.S.W. was able to relay important information, including clinical aspects of the individual, at regular intervals with C.I.B. offering feedback on how to best approach the situation.

The call continued to unfold at length and the commitment of the M.C.R.R.T. to the full care and attention of the individual’s situation never faltered.

At the conclusion of the event, the client was safely brought to a medical facility for treatment.

Having been ensured follow-up support by the C.S.W. for both the individual as well as the family, the individual has since reported how caring and respectful the team was and was taken aback by the level of understanding and compassion shown.

“They made me feel like a human.” For those of you not yet famil-

iar, the role of the M.C.R.R.T., the team includes outreach and assessments of mental health clients, crisis intervention, liaising with community services, maintaining communication and facilitation of follow-up with the Peel Regional Police Mental Health, C.O.A.S.T., and Divisional Mobilization Officers. Also, as required, deliver platoons and external community partners.

As a community, we are collectively responsible for the safety and well being of the citizens of this Region. Peel Regional Police wants to thank our partner agencies and their dedicated staff for their continued commitment to working together for the safety and well being of this community.

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A possible link has been found between the second vaccine dose and the onset of myocarditis SIMONE SMITH simone@carib101.com

TC REPORTER

Parents this article is to alert you to yet another adverse reaction that has been discovered related (directly or indirectly) to the COVID-19 mRNA Vaccine.

There has been a possible link found between the second vaccine dose and the onset of myocarditis among young men aged 16 to 30. This link was found to be stronger among the younger age group, 16 to 19, and became weaker the older the vaccinated individual is.

Myocarditis is an illness, characterized by such symptoms as chest pains, shortness of breath or rapid heart palpitations. It usually involves short-term hospitalization. Most cases have been in

the hospital for up to four days, and 95% are considered to be mild cases. It was also discovered that myocarditis might be caused by infection with coronavirus or other viruses.

Dr. Dror Mevorach, Head of Internal Medicine at Hadassah Medical Centre in Jerusalem, led the Israeli report. The epidemiological team consisted of three professional teams: • • •

Team 1 – Public health experts from the Department of Epidemiology Team 2 – Experts from the National Centre for Disease Control Team 3 – Experts from academic (representatives from Tel Aviv University, Haifa University and the Technion)

The report found that between December 2020 and May 2021, 275 cases of myocarditis have been reported.148 of the myocarditis cases occurred around the time of vaccination, according to the following segmentation scheme:

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Around the time of the first dose – 27 cases out of a total of 5,401,150 vaccinated individuals (of which 11 are vaccinated individuals with preexisting conditions) Around the time of the second dose (within 30 days from the day of vaccination) – 121 cases out of a total of 5,049,424 vaccinated individuals (of which 60 are vaccinated individuals with pre-existing conditions).

So far, the data isn’t yet strong enough to prove that the vaccine caused these cases — experts say there are a number of factors that make it difficult to definitively tie the vaccine to heart inflammation, a link that’s also being investigated in the United States. In response to the report, Pfizer said it was aware of the findings, but that no causal link between myocarditis and its vaccine had been established

I find it interesting that whenever an adverse reaction does occur related (directly or indirectly) to the virus,

experts will always find a way to detract from the point that it is connected to the vaccine, but there is other research that highlights other aspects of this adverse reaction.

I had mentioned a little earlier that myocarditis itself is usually caused by a viral infection, in particular, by viruses known as enteroviruses. Apparently, at this time of year — the summer months — doctors usually see an increase in cases of enterovirus, he said, making it difficult to establish a link specific to the COVID-19 vaccine.

The recommendation to vaccinate teenagers aged 12-15 is going to be discussed in the forum of the Pandemic Containment Task-Force, and submitted to the approval of the Ministry of Health’s Director General.

I am going to end this report the way that I end all of my reports; PLEASE DO YOUR RESEARCH. Don’t take anyone’s word for anything. It is your responsibility as a human, and as a parent to ensure that you are making informed decisions.

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Apocalypse: Lifting of the Veil; complexity of an unspoken aspect of the female experience because of that, I was swept away in her metaphors.

Apocalypse: Lifting of the Veil is a multidisciplinary art piece being created for the Kingston Biennial, and is to be held at the National Gallery of Jamaica in December 2021. The National Performance Network (NPN) Documentation & Storytelling Initiative Grant, and the Diaspora Vibe Cultural Arts Incubator, is helping to fund the project.

Often autobiographical, the work of the talented, and internationally renowned artist Katrina Coombs investigates the role of the woman’s body as a sanctuary, a vessel, and a portal through which energies pass and the ‘I’ becomes absent.

Her practice initially spoke to her own voice and experiences, however, it has now taken a turn in which it seeks to directly engage with other women and their experiences. Her work addresses issues related to the maternal body and functions, which are often considered too taboo to speak of.

Apocalypse: Lifting of the Veil will use visuals and performances to help the African diaspora understand the experiences of women who have lost a child during some stage of their pregnancy, or immediately following childbirth.

SIMONE SMITH simone@carib101.com

TC REPORTER

“The works I produce are inspired and guided by a quest to deepen the spiritual, emotional and psychological understanding of the numerous conflicting roles that have been attributed to women in contemporary society.”

Katrina Coombs

As I listened to her speak, I was caught up in her cadence. I closed my eyes, and used my four other senses to feel through her thoughts. A picture is worth a thousand words, and somehow, she was able to articulate her process enough that I was able to feel through her work, through her words.

She artistically found a way to connect me to her art, by helping me paint a picture with her words. I knew that I had to share this with our community here in Canada. Her practice engages the role and existence of the woman, and

The performance driven art experience will deepen the collective understanding of the complexity of this unspoken aspect of the female experience. There needs to be an awareness of the trauma experienced and the ways in which, as women, we are impacted physically, emotionally and psychologically by the loss of a developing child. It enables healing and new beginnings, individually and collectively for those who have experienced such loss directly and indirectly.

The loss of a newborn or a premature foetus is an experience that remains with a mother for the rest of her life. The trauma leaves a woman with a series of emotions that are often difficult to articulate. Unfortunately, many women end up shouldering the blame for the loss experienced, and they are unable to share this pain with friends and family members.

Katrina’s work has become manifestations of these emotional celebrations and conflicts. Understanding how women respond to the experiences of miscarriages, abortions, birth complications, or stillbirth is the focus of this multidisciplinary art project, and thankfully, Katrina was open to giving me a few minutes of her time to share her journey.

“This project,” Katrina began, “has been evolving for the past year. Top-

ics like this are difficult to discuss and for many Jamaican’s this is not a topic that is discussed at all. I am literally ‘lifting the veil’ on topics of this matter, and providing a platform for women to voice their thoughts and feelings.

This work has always been personal to me, but with this project, I realized that it didn’t have to just be my voice.

The voices of women across the Caribbean will be embedded into the framework of this project. There are so many women who have a story, and who want to share it.”

Here is the call to action. Below is the link that women can share their stories. If you have lost a child at any stage of pregnancy then your participation in this project is welcome. What you share will be inscribed on felted fabrics, which will be cocooned within a vessel. This vessel will become a part of the main sculpture and during the performance aspect of the project later this year.

As difficult as this topic is, there are so many women who do have something to say, and need a safe place to share their thoughts. The hope is that the project will bring peace to the hearts and minds of women everywhere.

Are multibillion-dollar industries promoting a major human rights crisis across the world? The issue of colourism er they are the more they are accepted.

Since the late 2000’s bleaching has been a common norm as Jamaican women think that they would be socially accepted in circles.

But why is colourism a human rights issue?

In an article by the United National Human Rights Office of the High Commissioner it stated that colourism leads to prejudice amongst persons of darker skin tones. “Sewell said that prejudice against darker skin tones has led to human rights challenges. Sewell recently launched a campaign in Jamaica to raise awareness of colourism among other human rights issues. The campaign called DarkSkinInJA uses social media to highlight the double standard and discrimination that happens to people with darker skin colour in Jamaica.”

The Jamaican Medical Doctor Association (JMDA) said that colour prejudice is one of the human rights concerns its members have noted in interactions between patients and medical staff.

“In a booklet issued in June 2019 called “Health Care The “Rights’ Way: Centering Human Rights in Patients’ Care,” the association noted that patients with lighter complexions are treated more

LA SHAWNA GRIFFITH lashawna@carib101.com

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BARBADOS -- We have all heard the popular phrase, “It is not what you say but how you say it!” I believe this is especially true in the Caribbean. Many times we say things to others such as “Mi love ah browning, you dark as night, star-black, blackie chan etc,” without realizing that these phrases popular in the Caribbean are discriminatory and continue to perpetuate colourism.

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Because of this, colourism is not only a Caribbean issue but also a human rights issue because persons are being treated unfairly because of the colour of their skin. It is deeply rooted in countries all around the world as many countries have bought into the European standard of what is beautiful.

It is not only in Jamaica that there are issues of colourism. In March this year, the Duchess of Sussex claimed that a member of the Royal Family was concerned with the colour of her son’s skin, which sparked international outrage.

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Workers at St George’s University in Grenada told, Get injected or get lost becca Ojay.

Ojay shared, “St. George’s University sent out a notification for the workers that from the 15th of June we will no longer be able to come on the campus.”

She is disappointed with her union (TAWU Technical & Allied Workers Union) for not doing more sooner. TAWU knew of the plans of SGU and basically folded their hands as opposed to confronting the University.

“We are being forced to take a vaccine – we are denied the right to be human beings to provide for our family and provide for ourselves if we refuse to take this vaccine.”

“Our Prime Minister gives the right to the private sector to control this country and to control the people of this country.

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As of June 15th, 2021, workers at St George’s University in Grenada who refuse to be injected by the experimental injection are locked out of their jobs without pay.

A worker told a reputable source on the spice island how bad the situation has become, “I work at St. George’s University for eight years now, and there is a lot of issues at St. George’s University that need to be addressed, but we are dealing with the fact of the vaccine right now,” said Re-

I am taking the right to stand here and say that I’m a loyal follower of Dr. Keith Mitchell and I’m following his every move.

He said that no white man can’t tell them how to run this country, so no white man is going to tell me to put an experimental drug in my body.

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President General of TAWU, Senator Andre Lewis said that the union contacted SGU months earlier and recently on vaccination issues, “Expressing our concern that this is not proper and correct.

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He said that his union would have to take this matter further. “The school has said not to come on the compound. We have advised the workers that given the

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SGU has said that they will not be paying the un-injected workers as of June 15th, 2021, and TAWU has said, “We do not agree with that and we will be addressing that.”

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“I have followed Les Brown for years,” Maynard began, “So when a marketing piece about Les coaching individuals who are hungry to speak came across my screen, I stopped for a moment, and thought about it. For years, people have encouraged me to become a speaker, and I saw this as a sign. Maybe it was time that I invested more in myself. He appeared genuine, so I joined his coaching program.

I have always held a lot of shame with my story, and meeting Les Brown and the other speakers was truly a blessing. He helped me find my tribe, and I began to look at my story from a different lens. It was time to open up, and the universe had aligned things up perfectly for me.”

Three weeks before the conference, WXYZ Detroit Channel 7 News interviewed Maynard, and the interview went so well, the station reached out to him and asked him to become their local Real Estate Expert. Not long after that, Maynard was notified that he was selected as one of the speakers for the Hungry for Greatness Virtual Conference.

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It made me reflect back; there is an energy force when you believe and don’t stop. Life starts drawing things to you.

I flew to Atlanta, and got to meet him in person. As you can imagine, this experience was incredible. I grew up listening to this man. To be mentored and coached by Les Brown is one thing, but to speak on the same platform with so many talented people. It is mind-blowing. Believe me when I say that anything truly is possible.”

Maynard shared with me more of the memories he has about his experience with Les Brown. I asked him to share something with the readers that he thought was important for them to know.

“You have to ask yourself, are you living from your head, or from your heart?

Many of our dreams are not realized because we don’t put action or planning into it.

You woke up this morning and you had a dream last night. I bet you are the only one who had that dream. We all have a purpose, so go out and live yours.”

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New research shows that ridesharing services has dramatically reduced trauma stemming from car accidents better planning and decision-making.

Ridesharing companies, like Uber, Lyft and another 88 or so competitors globally, have been in operation for about a decade, and the business model that depends on web applications and mobile app technology has proliferated to nearly every large city around the world.

Since the first studies were conducted to measure the impact of ride share services on human health, the results have been mixed. The great hope, of course, has been for a reduction in the incidence of drunk driving. Initial studies were inconclusive.

But with the passage of time and the growth of available data, studies from New York City to San Francisco have delved into more detailed analysis, looking not only at traffic fatalities, but also taking into account rates of tourism, access to public transportation, and timing of ride shares and alcohol related accidents.

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We all hope for a breakthrough in the cure for cancer. Thankfully, scientists are making progress in the fight against this and many other devastating diseases. But on occasion, an innovation well outside of the healthcare sector can make a big difference in matters of life and death. And is there one such innovation where older people are missing out?

New research shows that the introduction of ridesharing services has dramatically reduced trauma stemming from car accidents. This isn’t the first such study, but it adds to a mounting collection of studies with findings that allow for

claim to have avoided drinking and driving at least once thanks to the service.

What does the latest research show? A newly released study, conducted by researchers at the University of Texas and published in JAMA Surgery, used hospital trauma data, rideshare volume and impaired driving convictions to compare the seven-year period prior to Uber introduction with a comparable set of years post Uber introduction. It involved data on more than 24 million Uber rides. They found a 23.8% decrease in motor vehicle crash traumas. What’s most interesting is that this decrease was measured during peak trauma periods (Friday and Saturday nights).

It makes sense, as this is when the younger demographic of rideshare users are heading out to socialize. It doesn’t take a rocket scientist to determine the best calculations for city managers rapidly granting permits to transform outdoor spaces into dining patios and sidewalk bars. Promoting ride share programs will help all those with pent up enthusiasm for social drinking get home safe and sound.

Who is not benefiting from these perks of ride share programs? Research shows that older adults are uninformed about how ridesharing works. The process of hailing a ride with their smartphones presents a technological gulf that is not being addressed. In addition, research has found that they are particularly concerned about their safety with regard to unknown ride share drivers.

As a result, seniors tend to be driving their own cars or not going out – neither of which may be in their best interest.

Will the arrival of fully autonomous vehicles make the difference? Perhaps not for skittish seniors, but driverless cars will solve one of the concerns about ride share programs – distracted rideshare drivers looking at their phones for information.

As we move ever more boldly into the post-pandemic new era, wouldn’t it be nice if we could harness more innovations like ridesharing to make the world a healthier place? Where is the next big breakthrough?

Are you on the fence about the vaccine? Consider yourself informed only after you’ve read and questioned the data on both sides publication, Dr. Trozzi claims that the injections promoted and forced are not vaccines and shares a video conversation of qualified medical experts who agree that these injections are, in fact, bio-weapons.

He shares his own experience, dives into some of the harmful vaccine ingredients, and elaborates on why this “vaccine” is so dangerous.

“Though I want to cooperate and follow institutional rules and procedures wherever I work, I do not want to be part of unethical medical experimentation with the public, violations of the Nuremberg Code, and committing crimes against humanity,” says Dr. Rozzi.

Most people know that the “vaccine” does not prevent transmission, which means no one can or should suggest that you can protect others by getting vaccinated. Despite what mainstream media says, COVID-19 is a treatable illness even to those susceptible to severe infection. Another false narrative is that “vaccines” prevent death or severe disease; however, this could not be demonstrated even in short-term trials. Vaccine efficacy has not been evaluated because a method to measure it has yet to be established.

Other issues of concern are the death counts that have risen in many countries after mass injection campaigns.

According to VAERS, there were 3,005 deaths linked to COVID-19 injections in four months, more than all vaccine-related deaths in the past thirteen years. In addition, early adverse effects of the “vaccine” mimic Covid and may be mislabeled

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Dr. Mark Trozzi graduated from the University of Western Ontario in 1990, has been practicing emergency medicine for twenty-five years, and has been on call in multiple emergency units since the start of the so-called “pandemic.” Dr. Trozzi is a member of America’s frontline doctors and has launched his own website to share information to contribute to a happier and healthier future. In his latest RY 10TH

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Anaphylaxis (severe potentially fatal allergic response), an immediate side effect, is at a rate five times higher than most vaccines. Increased clotting, bleeding, and other adverse events are also expected with re-vaccination and exposure to other coronaviruses. Blood clotting can be the underlying pathology in heart attacks, strokes, lethal blood clots in the lungs, and microscopic blood clotting within the lungs, which can mimic pneumonia and be misdiagnosed as a Covid infection.

Nanoparticles carrying the mRNA cocktail can cross the blood-brain barrier and directly contribute to the neurologic disorders triggered by these injections.

Furthermore, nanoparticles induce neural toxicity, even across the placental barrier, into unborn children resulting in brain cell damage in both the injected and unborn child. Dr.Charles Hoff of BC, Canada, went public with his genuine concerns and has since been persecuted by the BC government and the College of Physicians and Surgeons of British Columbia.

Infertility is a possible life-long effect of the injection. The ovaries have shown the highest accumulation of the toxic spike protein produced by the body’s own cells after receiving the injection. Menstrual issues, abnormal bleeding, postmenopausal bleeding, and miscarriages have also been prominent among reported “vaccine” adverse events.

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Non-specific natural antibodies provide broad and diverse immunity across many coronaviruses and variants.

Still, they are suppressed in response to the mRNA injection. Immunocompetent have better protection against SARSCoV-2 and any variants that may arise by their own immunity than by any vaccine.

We have also learned that vaccinated people can ‘shed’ spike proteins and harm the unvaccinated.

Suppression of the immune system is a major concern; those who receive the injection may later have severe and even fatal diseases during the next cold season and may be mislabelled as “COVID-19.” This will drive Covid case numbers up, which may encourage even more people to get the so-called “vaccines.”

Whether you decide to take this injection or not, you can only consider yourself informed only after you’ve read and questioned the data on both sides.

Ask your doctor about some of these issues and see how patient, informed, and transparent they are. It’s time to put the pressure on; your health, family, and future depend on it.

To read Dr. Trozzi’s publication in full visit www.drtrozzi.xom

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What will be our “New Normal” Post-Covid?

TVISHA MISTRY

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At some point during the lockdown, between social distancing and avoiding public interactions we have all felt like we’ve had enough. Being deprived of our “normal,” all of us at one point or another have complained and wished things would just go back to the way they were.

I’ve been there too. But all of us were so focused on the negative aspects of our quarantine that we forgot to see some of the positives this time has given us. It is said that every cloud has a silver lining.

Take a moment to close your eyes, take a deep breath and reflect upon what has happened in the past year. Not just on what went wrong, not on what we couldn’t have or couldn’t experience but also on what we have gained.

What has been your silver lining

through this experience?

For some of us, the pandemic has provided an opportunity to develop a new hobby, maybe some of us have built stronger relations with our families, some of us have saved financially by avoiding travel costs.

Every single individual has had a unique experience during the pandemic, and we all have different stories to share.

All of us have experienced our fair share of rains, thunders, lightings, and silver linings during this time.

As we pray and prepare for things to return to normal it is important to recognize some things that will be considered the “new normal”.

Advanced technological development As the pandemic progressed, every service we used adapted to digital platforms.

During the pandemic, the tech industry boomed and many companies invested more in technological business development.

Industries across the world adapted to new technologies. Retail stores from groceries to clothes have all adapted to the digital age; offering their goods and services through e-commerce platforms.

Apart from E-commerce busi-

nesses, the government and the medical industry have relied heavily on technology to track the spread of COVID and maintain safety among residents.

Following the pandemic businesses will likely continue to rely on technologies to boost sales and as consumers, we will be able to purchase any sorts of products with just the push of a button.

Working remotely will be the norm Remember those times when asking for a work-from-home made you feel like the odd one out at work. Reflecting back to the times that working from home felt inconvenient due to the lack of support, to now when the concept is a way to stay safe and cut travel times all while increasing productivity.

Now that anyone who is able to work from home is doing so, expect this to be more widely accepted than it was before the pandemic. Even post-pandemic the norm of working from home is likely to last and those of us who can; will be able to work from home at our convenience.

“Remote work will become standard practice, and policies will be in place to ensure people understand what is recommended for that workplace culture,” says Matt Burns, start-up ecosystem lead

for Monday.com, a popular workplace platform.

“Now that people know it can be done, I imagine many will question office space as a place for work, and rather it’ll become a place to celebrate, meet with clients, and gather as a team,” Burns added.

Telehealth services will continue Teletherapy (therapy consults through phone) and telehealth (routine health consultations through phone) will become more widely accepted and frequently used post-pandemic.

According to a study published in the journal Health Affairs in February 2021, 30.1% of all doctor visits occurred via telehealth since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Research indicates that 68% of endocrinologists used some type of telehealth during the pandemic. The same is true for therapists. Surveys noted that 53% of appointments for mental health-related issues were conducted via teletherapy.

In a world where any service you want is available digitally, the medical industry is no exception. Post pandemic we can expect to see medical services grow digitally and evolve to better suit patient convenience.

How to use only words to vanquish evil, and defend your freedoms and sovereignty

BY JOHNATHAN FREELANCE REPORTER In this article, I will teach you a very specific and effective strategy to fight evil using only words. Words have incredible power.

Used correctly, they create massive results.

The small group of evil people fancy themselves ‘magicians’ practicing ‘dark magic.’ They use symbols and sigils.

(Look at corporate logos). They ‘cast spells’ through documents like the ‘leaked liberal memo.’

In some ways, they really are magicians. Most of the world is under a “spell.”

They convinced people to ‘wear masks’ to ‘protect others.’ In reality, masks suffocate and cause daily brain damage from oxygen deprivation. Masks are part of their occult ritual ‘magic’ initiation. They convinced people that injecting and infecting yourself with poison are ‘good’ for you. The more severe the ‘reaction’ was - the better it was ‘working.’ A small group convinced people that suffocating their own children, punishing them through isolation, and injecting them with the same toxic poison is ‘good’

for them. Their occult mantra is “Stay Safe, Stop The Spread 6’ away, 6’’ testing swab, 6 people or less.” Yes, many people really are under a ‘magical spell.’

Here is how you fight this evil.

Words have power. Incredible power. Don’t believe me? Call someone an idiot and see how quickly he or she reacts.

Likewise, tell a stranger you care about them, and it will elicit a completely different response. It is just “air shaping sounds”, yet these words create reactions.

The written word is even more powerful. The written word manifests and creates reality.

Most know they should ‘set goals’.

Few know how to do it properly. Done correctly, it quickly creates a new reality. Use it only for good, evil has unintended consequences. It is a four-step process. a) Define a specific goal b) Set a deadline c) Believe it is possible d) Expect it to happen Here is an example of noble, proper goal

setting. Take a picture of the following.

Post it on your social media. Broadcast it widely. Print off a copy. Tape it on trees in the park. Put it on bus shelters. Make sure as MANY people as possible read this. Every time ANY part of the goal is reached - CELEBRATE that success. Simple actions. MASSIVE results.

3-Month Goal List 1. General population begins to fully understand the “infection” is caused by the “injection”, and that there never was a ‘contagious’ virus. Population discovers sterilization and deaths via VAERS. Groups begin immediately halting all vaccinations/GMO injections. Expected Date: July 15th, 2021.

2. Restaurants and small business owners realize the rolling lockdowns are part of a five-year destructive capitalism plan. They realize it never was about ‘health’, but rather a pretext to destroy businesses to acquire patents and properties for cents on the dollar. They defy future lockdown orders, and fight fines using resources like the

JCCF and Constitutional Rights Center.

Expected Date: August 15th, 2021 3. Faith leaders begin questioning why the church of Costco and church of Walmart are always fully open. They see the attack on Christianity, repetition of the #6, and realize their flock needs a shepherd. They get educated fast and hold full services. Expected Date: August 15th, 2021 4. People become genuinely curious about what is really happening. They question why there are staged cyber attacks (cyber polygon), why money is being printed at 10x the current rate (manufactured hyperinflation), why Gates has purchased so much farmland (manufactured food shortages), and why they are paying taxes that are used against them (lockdowns and fines). They fight back. Expected Date: September 15th, 2021.

5. People, Police, and Military turn to independent truthful media. They begin to defend their sovereign freedoms.

Expected Date: September 15th, 2021.

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Reject the injection and trust your immune system

BY JOHNATHAN FREELANCE REPORTER Over the last year, I’ve spoken with many people: law enforcement, politicians, medical professions, business owners, church leaders and more. Serious accidents have been labelled as “Covid”. AMO documents requested city politicians be fired for questioning “the science.” $100k threats were made to small businesses if they open, while fully open big box retailers packed people in like sardines. I’ve read hundreds of medical documents, psychological reports, publicly available official documents, and ‘conspiracies’ to see the big picture. I have a number of science degrees from prestigious universities, so I understand “the science.

I am going to share with you what I’ve learned. Research these topics. Get educated. Do critical thinking.

In short, this is what is really going on.

A handful of very rich, very powerful, and very evil individuals and evil families literally want world domination, total

power, total control. Secret societies like “Circle of the Black Sun,” “Society of Elect” plan generations in advance and manipulate those below them. They are eugenists and believe in population control. They believe they are smart (‘illuminated’), and that you are dumb. So, they use trauma-based mind control lockdowns and masks, with two primal human fears, the fear of death, and the fear of poverty, to manipulate your actions and belief system.

Their agenda includes the following.

• One world government (Agenda 21, 2030, Lockstep) • A planned “Health Pandemic” using psychological manipulation (Event 201, SPARS) • A planned 2nd ‘Digital Health Pandemic’, to push a global ID (Cyberpolygon, ID2020) • Permanent Online education (CORE education) • Massive Currency devaluation to push a one world digital currency (“BetterThanCash”) • World Depopulation (Georgia Guide-

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stones, East Indian Polio Experiments, AIDS “medication”) Destroying small business (Destructive Capitalism) Mind control through injections (Patent #2020-060606, Profusa Bio Sensors, fMRI, Programmable DNA) Manufactured food shortages

What would you do if you knew there never was a contagious virus, and the only way you became infected was to become injected? Research germ theory versus terrain theory, or German New Medicine.

Or look at FOIR’s from PHA’s indicating no isolated virus sample from a deceased person was available prior to injections. (That’s like saying someone died from cancer, so the doctor cuts open the body, sees it’s healthy - and says ‘Trust me, its there! I just can’t find it!’).

Do not blindly “trust the science”, or “trust the experts”. Sometimes, “the science” is wrong, and “the experts” lie to you.

Why would “experts” lie to you?

The love of money is a good reason. It’s surprising how easily a tiny amount of money

can influence the opinions of “the experts’’.

Ownership stakes in plastic, masking, or vaccine companies provide good incentives. Contract bidding for huge profits (i.e., E60PV-20ESS2/B) provide good incentives. Those “experts’’ then tell those under them to go along with the agenda or look for a different job. Underlings, threatened with losing their job if they don’t mask up, get the jab, or ‘trust’ their superiors do as they’re told.

Those same “experts” then use things like the Principles of COVID-19 vaccine communications document from the United Nations/University of Florida to instruct health practioners how to exploit human emotions and values to get more injections. Why the big rush for injections?

That’s all you see on Tell-a-Vision. Or Telllie-vision. How do you spell that properly?

So, what do you do? Get educated, and fast. Reject the injection. Trust your immune system. Tell others, and a bonus, invest in some physical gold and silver today.

Eight months of Ethiopia’s Tigray Conflict OMNIYA ALI

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TC REPORTER

Violence has erupted within Ethiopia.

Ethiopia consists of ten semi-autonomous federal states organised along ethnic lines.

A struggle over land, power, and resources has been presented recently although existing for some time. Much like the surrounding counties, Ethiopia has not seen rest in a while. It all started in early November 2020 when Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed sent federal troops into the Tigray region for a military campaign against the Tigray People’s Liberation Front (TPLF), the dominant political party in the region. Although Abiy promised the air and ground operation would be targeted and speedy, eight months later violence, rape, massacres, and widespread hunger continue to ensue.

This violence, however, did not stem out of nothing, tensions have been rising for months, due to the regional elections in Tigray that took place in September 2020. These elections were held in spite of the federal government postponing nationwide polls due to the coronavirus pandemic. Results indicated that the TPLF won by a landslide, irritating Abiy. This in return was labelled as illegal by PM Abiy’s government which led to them withholding funds meant for social welfare programs in Tigray, a region that houses 6 million+ people.

More air raids are carried out on November 9th in Tigray, with Abiy saying operations will be over “soon”. Later on, November 14th, TPLF forces fire rockets at the capital of Eritrea, Asmara, which happens to have a longstanding, deep-seated hatred for TPLF leadership. While Eritrea proceeds to fight TPLF on several fronts, civilians flee and seek refuge in Sudan due to the horrific fighting and killing taking place. With refugees increasing in Sudan, tensions rise with Ethiopia. After ten days of fighting, the United Nations warns of possible war crimes in Tigray.

After attacking the capital of Ti-

gray, Mekelle, with heavy shelling, Abiy announces on November 28th that military operations in Tigray are “completed”, however, the fighting proceeds in parts of Tigray. As reported by Amnesty International in February 2021, Eritrean soldiers killed “hundreds of civilians” in November in the holy city of Axum in Tigray. As well as Eritrean forces carrying out massacres and systematic rape. In March, the violence in western Tigray is labeled “ethnic cleansing”

by US secretary of State Antony Blinken.

Finally admitting that Eritrean troops had crossed the border into Tigray on March 23rd, Abiy suggests they were involved in atrocities against civilians.

Although upon meeting with the Eritrean president, Abiy stated that Eritrean troops had started evacuating Tigray on April 15th, yet the UN’s top humanitarian official says there is no evidence of withdrawal. “The conflict is not over, and things are not improving, reports of systematic rape, gang rape and sexual violence … especially disturbing and alarmingly widespread”, reported Mark Lowcock.

On April 16th, Eritrea denies rape allegations and other crimes asserting them “outrageous”, but finally acknowl-

edges that its forces are taking part in the conflict and promises to pull them out of Tigray. As of April 27th, the UN’s latest humanitarian update from Tigray reports that tens of thousands of people are estimated to have been killed in the conflict, with nearly two million displaced and nearly 4-5 million in need of food assistance.

As of this month, June 2021, systematic rape, gang rape, and sexual violence are still taking place at alarmingly high numbers. Hundreds of women have suffered, medics have reported removing nails, rocks and pieces of plastic from inside the bodies of rape victims. In another account, militiamen have used hot metal rods to burn the uterus of a civilian because according to them “A Tigrayan womb should never give birth.”

“Overall, 829 women have reported sexual assault to major hospitals of Tigray. The figure was 518 on April 1,” said Hayelom Kebede, chief executive director of Ayder Referral Hospital.

Once again women are caught in the crossfires of conflict. Their bodies perceived as simply dispensable, not understanding the long-lasting effects of their violations.

The official launch of the Centre of Excellence for Black Student Achievement PAUL JUNOR

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The inaugural virtual celebration of the official launch of the Centre of Excellence for Black Student Achievement was an occasion marked by joy, happiness and hope.

As the first of its kind in Canada, it is a testament to the resilience, pride and hope of the African-Canadian community in Toronto. It was moderated by Itah Sadu, who for years has been committed to providing a space for emerging artists, writers, educators and storytellers as the Manager Director

of A Different Booklist Cultural Centre: The People’s Residence.

It featured spoken word artist Randell Adjei, who recently became Ontario’s first Poet Laureate. He spoke from the heart about the importance of the Centre to the lived social realities of black students in Toronto. He titled his poem, “What does the Spirit of Excellence mean.” He states, “It gives me hope and something to believe in.” The mandates of the Centre of Excellence can be seen in a news release from the TDSB on June 17th, 2020 as: •

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black racism and collaborate with other staff Identify, develop and facilitate culturally responsive and relevant healing practices for a group of students.

Inform changes to policies and procedures so that all students may benefit from the learning and innovative practices developed by the Centre Establish mechanisms to monitor improvements Provide annual accountability reports and recommendations to the Board Support meaningful; engagement and advocacy of caregivers for their children in TDSB schools and programs and improve communication to them about black student’s success, system navigation and complaint processes Engage in strategic community partnerships related to education within the annually identified approved budget for this purpose.

Dr. George, Professor of Social Justice Education of the University of Toronto, itemizes eight areas that the Centre can be involved in to bring attention to contemporary challenges of black excellence. Dr.Carl E. James, Professor of Education at York University who has played a part in the Centre’s development, spoke about the importance of community advocacy and what he foresees its future role. Dr. Nicole West-Burns, CEO of NWB Consulting reiterates the importance that black educators play in the system and their continued importance in the life of the Centre. Dr, Njoki Wane, Professor at the University of Toronto identified four areas in which the Centre can contribute to the healing of black students and their families.

The Centre will be located at Winston Churchill High School, in Scarborough, Ontario.

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Toronto Caribbean News | www.TOCaribNews.com | Wednesday, June 23, 2021

The Man IMPENETREBEL Juma Williams The Freedom Rebel Rasta SIMONE SMITH simone@carib101.com

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“Money never made me. Money will never break me! Know what real richness is.”

Juma Williams (aka, Impenetrebel) His brand logo is an iconic image; instead of two athletes, it is one athlete with his fist raised in the air. It is a symbol that takes us back to the Olympic podium in 1968, right after the 200-meter race at the Summer Olympics in Mexico City. This one historic stance turned two men: Tommie Smith and John Carlos from track-and field stars into heroic icons of their time. The raised fist salute now symbolizes Black power and the human rights movement at that time.

It is 2021, and the raised fist salute has now resurfaced to remind us that even today, we are fighting for our human rights, but who is it that is heading our current fight?

I would like to introduce a young entrepreneur who has branded himself as a Freedom Rebel Rasta. Even though this current human rights crisis has broken many, our business feature still embodies swag, walks with his head high, and demonstrates leadership that has not been witnessed in years. He is: strong, fun, brilliant, resilient, passionate, and brave enough to speak against the atrocities that he sees befalling his community.

Most recently he was appointed as the Southern Ontario Region –West District representative of the organization “We are all Essential” founded by Vlad Sobolev.

He works side by side with Samantha H. Flatman to assist in covering all Southern Ontario west regions: West of Yonge Street in Toronto to Windsor & Niagara Falls areas.

His smile is contagious, his energy uplifting. It is why so many people now flock to support him and his clothing brand Impenetreble. I would like to present to the Toronto Caribbean Newspaper readers, our business feature of the week, the man who has become his business, Mr Juma Williams.

“Far from being the chosen one,

but still the golden boy.”

I first met Juma on set at the TCN. video studio. He had come to be a guest on the Brandon V Show, and what really excited me was to see another person of colour speaking out against the human rights atrocities that we are facing here in Canada.

Over the next few months, I watched as he continued to show up to represent the African-Caribbean community at protests, and marches. As his brand continued to grow, what was interesting to see was that somehow, he was able to keep his ego in check. When I spoke with him I learned why; he does what he does for the love, not for the likes.

During my sit down with Juma, I learned a little bit about his journey, and what had brought him to this point in his entrepreneurial journey.

“A lot of people don’t know this,” Juma began, “That my family moved from Jamaica to Winnipeg first, and then settled in Kitchener. I actually still have family up in Winnipeg.

I come from a family of entrepreneurs. My dad had his own electrician business, and my grandmother was one of the first black women to hold a hair salon in Ontario. Becoming an entrepreneur seemed like second nature, so it was not a surprise to my family when I decided that I want to go into business for myself.

He went on to share that he had connections to the entertainment industry as well.

“Two members of Point Blank rap Group Kid & Trouble are my brothers,” Juma tells me. “All of us have this spirit of entrepreneurship, and we all find different ways to express our creativity.

I am always curious about people’s experience during the Covid-19 pandemic, and because he has been such a prominent face at many protests and rallies, I was even more curious as to what had brought him to this point.

“So before the pandemic, I was teamed up with a partner to do CBD products (Vape Pens, soft drinks, gummies). I was looking to do business-to-business sales to dispensaries.

People thought I was trying to do a little hustle thing, but I was being for real.

I told my partners, I would be the marketing guy, but we needed a name.

When the partnership didn’t work out, people kept telling me that they liked

my logo, and told me to put it on some clothing. I put it on a couple t-shirts in black & white. Things didn’t quite go like I thought. Before covid-19, people were not really talking about standing up.

Yeah, when we were vibing, the man dem would talk about oppression, but no one was doing anything about it.”

When Covid hit, he was working behind the scenes and helping other businesses. One day he was invited to an event, and this is what changed the course of his entrepreneurial adventure.

“I bumped into Chris Skye just after he got arrested in New Brunswick; I got invited to come to a gathering in Toronto.

Everyone who was there was like Chris Skye is coming. When he arrived, he and I just clicked. We ended up having great dialogue at the party. We just got each other.

He invited me to come to the rally. After that I started inviting Chris to Podcasts, and sharing him with the community.”

It is always good to have strong people in your corner, so when his friend made a suggestion, he took heed.

“The third weekend, my friend Mz Lex encouraged me ‘your brand is nice, you have nice clothing. Share this with people.’

So, I started doing it. That is when things began to pick up. I did interviews with Rebel News, and I interviewed with Druthers.”

Naturally, my next question was about why he named his brand Impenetrebel. I had a feeling that I knew why, but it was best to get the reason from the source.

I also was curious as to what his plans were with the brand.

“The name means to stand up.

Knowing yourself and standing up for yourself. We are in a society where people don’t speak out. If I could provide some type of symbolism, something for people to connect to, I just knew that it would catch on.

My plans for the brand; I want to go world wide with this. I know that I am getting a calling out of the U.S. I started another brand with my friends in California called ‘Get the Doe.’

I have the logo with the American Flag, so that is in the works, and the website is in the works. I am planning ahead.

I am also getting love from the UK. Plus, guess what Simone,” he said excitedly.

“Baby Sham just recently gave me a shout out!

This is for my son. I want him to know what he is worth. I want him to have self-pride. This is my legacy.”

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BLESSED Living up to his moniker “Natural African, Black Woman, Bless adore you, Give you nough attention, mi couldn’t ignore you, Give you all my time girl, mi have to explore you Empress………” Blessed (Natural African)

Since 2002, this artist has been receiving acclaim for tremendous talent.

We were first introduced to our Classic Man after his breakout international urban hit LOVE (African Woman), which earned him a JUNO for Best Reggae Recording. Impressively, he has been nominated eight times in the Juno’s best reggae recording category.

He was nominated in 2003 for SMILE and in 2004 for the single Empty Barrels featuring Kardinal Offishall. He won the JUNO and UMAC award for Best Reggae Recording in 2005 with Reggae Time. You would think this would be it, but he continued to transcend and received another Juno nomination in 2007 for Final Road under the Explorer Universal label.

His single “Cry Every Day,” spent twenty-four weeks on the Canadian reggae charts and six weeks at number one and was nominated for a Juno award in 2017. He has collaborated with Grammy award winning artist Mykal Rose, singer Tarrus Riley and Luthan Fyah. As an international superstar, he has performed in Canada and Jamaica at Reggae Sumfest 02 and in 2017; he was part of the Bob Marley Birthday Celebration.

Our Classic Man most definitely lives up to his name. I would like to introduce to our readers, a man who really does not need an introduction, the one and only Blessed.

Sometimes it takes me a moment to connect where and how I know someone. It wasn’t until I was researching Blessed did I see that he sang one of my favourite reggae songs. Of course, this made it even more of an exciting in-

terview for me.

His energy was high when he came on the phone, and just like I thought, the interview was great.

“I was born in Seaport St. Thomas Jamaica. I am the only boy that my mother had, and I had three sisters. We were raised in a Christian home, and because of this it was almost natural that we sang in the Church choir. I actually ended up singing for Seaport Primary School Choir, and we travelled from parish to parish, and this is how I learned how to engage with my audience.

I left Jamaica when I was 12 years old and moved to Canada to live with my father. I met him two years before I actually met him in person. My dad was the opposite of my mother. He was a music man, an industry man, so life was a little bit different living with him. He had his own show on CityTV and had a radio show too.

I was surrounded by music, and I started to build a reputation for myself.

I started to deejay at school. People enjoyed it because I was always telling a story, and it was always comical. I built my reputation until I became known as the school artist.

I was force ripe. I thought I was a big man and moved out on my own at fifteen years old. It was rough on me. I moved in with Lindo P’s parents. Him and I used to par. I was new to Canada, and Lindo P knew everyone.”

Blessed’s musical journey continued. He began to make himself a household name as an artist. He mentioned that he had the opportunity to work with Spider from Red Flame, and Incruma who introduced him to King Turbo.

“I met Slingshot. He told me to come and check him. We produced one of my first “No Man Can Hit My Mother

And Live.” Then we recorded my next song “Empress.”

They kept growing in the industry, and they would continue to play my music. Back then artists used to depend on record labels.”

Natural African, was his crossover. It started to get played on local radio stations.

“Spex began to play it every morning on Flow 93.5. He took a risk and played it. People loved it and started calling in for it to be played. It was number 1 on every chart. It was crazy. The record label heard about it and made us stop playing. The original is a sample from Bilal, so I had to re-release the song. When I did, people ended up liking it just as much as the original.”

After that, Blessed’s life took off. He began to get nominated for Juno’s, he won Juno’s, and then came the day that he released his album.

“It was about 2008, they finally released the album. Now tours were getting set up. I was supposed to go on tour with Chaka Demus and Pliers. The day I was supposed to fly out, I got a call letting me know that the tour was cancelled.

Can I just go by myself? I asked them. They said no, that it was not a good idea. It was embarrassing for me, but everything was still going well. That year, I had a show every night. It was a good year for me.”

Blessed kept putting out singles, and then in 2010, his life changed.

“In 2010, I met my wife. I fell deeply in love. I needed her at that time.

I didn’t see anything happening. I felt stuck. When I met her, she came first. I was a real artist. I had no 9-5, so I had to start from scratch. I had to build my resume.

I came off Facebook and got off

social media. It was just about grinding and being with my wife.

One day a producer called me and said, “I have a riddim fi you.’ I ended up doing some work with Tarrus Riley, and just like that, I was back on the scene.

Producers started to call me again, and it looked like the universe had me aligned again.”

Since then, Blessed has brought back his focus to music. The pandemic did not stop him; he continued to create music. Once again, the universe was aligning, and out of nowhere Jumpstart Record sent the Recovery Riddim, and it recovered his career.

“Here is where “Black Man,” came from. Black Man was inspired by the 2020 murder of George Floyd. It tackles issues such as black-on-black crime and seeks to effect positive change. I had six songs out in one month. I decided to put them on an EP, “New to You!” New to You is a collection of conscious and uplifting songs which explores different dimensions of Reggae & Dancehall. I had to start my own record label to release the EP. Iron Balloon Records – means that you can’t bust.”

What is left to say about this dynamic man? He continues to show his resilience as an artist, and after hearing his story, I can see why his moniker is Blessed. That he is.

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Toronto Caribbean News | www.TOCaribNews.com | Wednesday, June 23, 2021

BARBECUE vs COOOKING

The heat is on Serves 4 - 6 people

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Holy smokes!!! These ribs are finger licking good. Smoky, sweet, and sticky with a hint of spice are just a few of the characteristics of these delicious ribs.

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This week we are turning up the heat and settling this long debate on the differences between a cookout and a barbecue. Many people believe that a cookout is a black community affair for barbecue. But is there a difference?

Technically barbecue is actually a cooking method where the food is cook over indirect heat. It also refers to a gathering at which this style of food is cooked and served. Usually hot dogs, chicken, brisket, smoked sausages and a juicy pulled pork sandwich can be in the mix.

A cookout is a social gathering for a meal that is cooked and eaten outside. At any time, a cookout can turn into a party with drinking and raving (partying). You may find some barbecued food such as grilled chicken, stews, corn on the cob, potato salad, mac and cheese and such delights. Now that I have cleared the air it’s time to try this juicy and delicious BBQ pork ribs recipe and while you are at it, you can sip on a cool Pimm’s ginger cup in your own backyard BBQ or your next cookout.

Pimm’s Ginger Cup - Makes 1 Ingredients • 2 oz ginger beer • 2 oz Pimm’s No. 1 • 0.5 oz lime or lemon juice • 3 mint leaves • Thinly sliced cucumber and lemon for garnish • Crushed ice Directions Muddle mint leaves and lime juice in the bottom of the glass with a muddler or a spoon until mint leaves are crushed. Add crushed ice then pour Pimm’s, top with the ginger beer and stir lightly to combine. Garnish with extra mint leaves, lime and cucumber wedges. Cheers!

Sticky Grilled Mesquite Ribs with Jack Daniel’s Barbecue Sauce Prep time: 15 minutes Cook time: 1.5 hrs

The Rub • 1 teaspoon salt • 1 teaspoon black pepper • 2 teaspoons sugar • ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper • ½ teaspoon allspice • 1 teaspoon thyme • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika • 1 teaspoon chili powder • 1 teaspoon garlic powder • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil • 2 tablespoon mesquite smoke liquid Sticky glaze • 1cup BBQ sauce • ¼ cup Jack Daniel’s • 3 tablespoon brown sugar • 3 tablespoons honey • 1 teaspoon liquid smoke

Directions First order of business is to preheat your grill, then remove the membrane that covers the underside/bony side of the ribs then place on a baking sheet or tray lined with foil or parchment paper.

In a small bowl mix together all the dry ingredients for the rub, mix well to combine.

Sprinkle dry rub liberally over ribs then drizzle with oil and liquid smoke. Rub the seasoning liberally over the ribs on both sides.

Put to grill for 1.5 hours, turning constantly and monitoring every 15 minutes to prevent burning.

During the last half an hour of the cook time, mix together sauce ingredients.

Glaze ribs with BBQ sauce and allow to finish cooking.

Rest for 10 minutes to allow the juices to recirculate back into the meat before slicing and enjoy. Serve with extra BBQ sauce.

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Are you taking too much medication?

W. GIFFORDJONES MD DIANA GIFFORD-JONES COMMON SENSE HEALTH

Many diseases can be effectively managed thanks to therapeutic treatments involving pharmaceutical drugs. But have we gone too far in popping pills for every ache? Or even for serious health conditions, has your doctor put as much thought into how to get you off prescription medications as has gone into putting you on them?

The statistics are alarming. A study of drug use among seniors in Canada in 2016 found that two out of three Canadians over the age of 65 were taking at least five different prescription medications and over a quarter took at least ten different prescription medications! In the U.S., a 2018 national survey found that 48.6% of the entire population used at least one

prescription drug in the month prior to the survey. Some of these statistics are certainly made up by people who are taking medications they no longer need.

Among adults aged 60–79, the most commonly used drug types in the United States were lipid-lowering drugs, antidiabetic agents, and beta blockers; in Canada, they were lipid-lowering drugs, analgesics, and proton pump inhibitors.

How should you proceed if you want to reduce the number of medications you take? First, take all your medications to your doctor and have a discussion, but don’t expect miraculous answers, as doctors are known for writing more, not fewer, prescriptions – and sometimes, for good reasons.

About 50% of those prescribed medications for chronic conditions stop taking them within the first year of starting therapy. This non-adherence can further deteriorate health. More hospitalizations result, costing an estimated $300 million in avoidable expenditures per year.

About one in five individuals prescribed antidepressants who stop medication can suffer a host of problems, collectively called discontinuation syndrome.

There are many situations where less medication is not such a tricky business. Sleeping pills, for example, should only be for short-term use. Allergy medication should only be used when allergens cause symptoms.

Stopping blood pressure medication needs your doctor’s endorsement. But one way to manage hypertension and get blood pressure into the normal range is to lose extra weight. Finding natural alternatives to strong, addictive painkillers is another smart move.

It’s also highly advisable to have a strategy for reducing cholesterol medicines, known as statins, which can have devastating side effects, including liver damage and memory problems. Has your doctor made you aware of all your choices?

If you’ve read this column for years, you’ll know that high-dose vitamin C could be a life-saving option for reducing the risk of heart attack or stroke.

A special note about those who are very elderly or frail; these individuals can be more susceptible to medications, particularly when considering the extent of inappropriate polypharmacy (i.e., too many drugs, unnecessary drugs, and/or

doses that are too high) that they are often taking without adequate oversight. If you are, or know someone, at risk, then be careful to ensure that the doctor has full information about all medications and that the patient understands benefits and harms of medication and gives consent.

Socioeconomic factors are also noteworthy. Seniors living in long-term care facilities, low-income neighbourhoods and rural/remote neighbourhoods used more drugs, with one study showing 21.4% of seniors living in the lowestincome neighbourhoods were prescribed ten or more drug classes, compared with 14.3% of seniors living in the highest-income neighbourhoods.

Finally, if you have been able to make reductions, how should you dispose of all the unused or expired medications?

Most jurisdictions have drug take back sites. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has a “Flush List” of those medications that can be disposed of in the toilet. Whatever your means of disposal, remember that drugs pose a huge hazard to unsuspecting children or pets. Dispose of them safely.

G7 Summit and Sustainability; Do They Know HOW To Meet The Goals?

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What we do here in the “developed,” world, has direct and almost immediate effects and impacts on our families and neighbourhoods in regions of the global community, often labelled as “developing or under-developed.”

Imagine, we live in a “developed,” country based on many man created “international standards,” yet often miss that created target. We see it when it comes to homelessness in the GTA, and other major cities across Canada. We see it when the numbers of food bank use starts to spike amongst young families and seniors. We see it when a storm hits the city that causes

flooding so immense that it takes out a bridge. We see it when there are rolling power-outages and blackouts. We see it in the fact that when cooling centres are needed they are often filled quickly or are not very convenient to get too.

Climate change starts here...travels...and essentially returns here as ecological, socio and human impacts. We’ve been seeing it more lately, with displaced peoples, and the increasing number of people forced to relocate due to drought, famine, or war.

You may question, what does that have to do with the temperature? Well the demands we, in the developed world put on the developing world to produce our goods at an almost free cost, for profits to only go to the people working at corporate headquarters is a direct correlation. How? For example, the cheap t-shirts or pajamas we get at big-box stores are dyed in communities where the wastewater starts to mix with the locally sourced water for cooking and bathing. This creates immediate groundwater and soil contamination, and yes-eventual birth defects and defi-

ciencies.

What about the world’s constant need for crude oil? The constant extraction of oil and gas around the globe has left villages in Western Africa with soil and water so toxic there is no remediation plan in sight. Or has been the source of triggering undersea earthquakes, which in turn trigger volcanoes. Or when an oil tanker is left to sink and corrode into the ecosystem of the Caribbean Sea that so many of us are from, and love to visit.

Why is it that “developed,” Canada still has to outsource so much? Emitting more Greenhouse Gas Emissions to the atmosphere, with no real plan on how to close the gaps, capture the emissions and create a continuous and closed feedback-loop? Imagine if Canada decided to instead create and bring back 50 - 75% of out-sourced jobs, filling the void for skilledtrades, actively adding to solutions and decreasing the outputs of emissions caused by transnational trade, extraction, and below “developed” standard work conditions.

Why does Canada not have an issue with getting immigrants or accepting

refugees? Yet does not accept and utilize the skills, knowledge, education and experiences of this demographic? Forcing them to retrain, and often work for mini-wage, or even abandon what they had intended to do here with the education acquired back home. This adds to pressure on the system in ways that we don’t see immediately but are there. Do these factors add to actual climate disparities? If so, then how does it exactly?

I ask myself these questions more now as I am starting to see the topics I studied, researched and wrote about back in 2013, come to an unfortunate reality. Back then, they were talking about the same G7, Sustainable Development Goals, my research focus. Yet here we are in 2021, with more people on the government system, unemployed, unhealthy and increasingly vulnerable. I asked my question in the title, and even from this very short and rather scattered synopsis the answer is complex.

What I am more convinced of now, is that for any real active solutions to even start, the right representations of the issues must be present at the table.

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You will find out sooner than later that your gift can make you rich DAVID ANDERSON d_anderson@carib101.com

ENTREPRENEURSHIP

Customers and consumers want to support you. They want to give you their money.

The problem is that people only spend money on reliable products and people.

Producing good quality products consistently will allow others to trust and believe in you. Once a consumer believes in you, they will buy anything from you. Your job is to provide the best quality of value possible.

Sadly our society is selfish and we only care for ourselves. This means we would rather buy into products that benefits us, solves a problem and impacts our lives. As an entrepreneur you must use your energy to figure out what the market is, what the needs are and target audience.

If this research is done correctly, you will be able to positively disturb the market place with your brand. This can look like charging less for your products than competitors, gaining brand ambassadors, partnerships, providing exceptional customer service and creating healthier or organic products to name a few. Talking about the benefits and providing testimonies are two ways to increase brand engagement.

Nike is a global brand that made its name off of three words “Just do it.”

These words have been able to impact our daily lives and culture. As a brand they have

been able to successfully transition from a sneaker brand to a lifestyle brand. Nike has been able to gain the trust of the consumers by aligning themselves with influential athletes, speaking on racial injustices and supporting LGBTQ+ movement.

Your average clothing and sneaker brand does not do this and that’s what separates Nike from the rest. In order to become Nike you have to have a vision, be dedicated, stay humble, gain partnerships and provide extreme amounts of value. You do not have to separate your feelings from your brand, you just have to stand proud and firm in what you believe in. Show empathy when others are scared to speak. This is how you can take your brand to the next level.

You will find out sooner than later that your gift can make you rich. You have untapped potential and you must sur-

round yourself with others that will help you reach your goals. Surround yourself with those who will challenge you and encourage you on your path to success. Never get into business for the money, but the impact. You will learn quickly that money doesn’t solve everything and you will get burnt out at work. Being burnt out comes from overworking, overthinking, lack of self-care routines and setting unrealistic expectations. Failing to address these issues will result in lack of motivation. Motivation is a key for anyone that suffers a loss or is lost.

In business there is no restart button as everyone is trying to get ahead in life. People neglect their skills and talents because no one has ever shown them that it can be their career.

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Five ways to develop strategic thinking ways to develop strategic thinking:

DANIEL COLE

daniel@carib101.com

PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT

“You’ve got to think about big things while you’re doing small things, so that all the small things go in the right direction.” Alvin Toffler

The ability to critically engage your mind, to think through a problem is a skill that is needed to thrive in our world today. Strategic thinking is simply involving the future in today’s thought. It is a vital process in growth and profitability, both in business and personal decisions. In fact, it is a “cheat code” for all round success. For example, a baker shouldn’t run out of cake boxes on Valentine’s Day! Contingencies may arise, but futuristic planning creates a soft landing. Consider the following

Ask questions.

Don’t swallow every suggestion, hook, line and sinker. Weigh them by logic. Is the source credible? How does the idea work? Is the process rational? This process is not to simply reject ideas or criticize them but to rather examine their workability and relevance. It is important that new suggestions are understood from the onset. Assumption is the lowest form of intelligence.

Ask questions to gain clarity.

Be aware of your bias. American futurist businessman and writer, Alvin Toffler, defines the 21st century illiterate as “those who cannot learn, unlearn and relearn.” What have you always believed? Examine your mind critically.

Question your thoughts. Yesterday’s big bang idea may not be the winning strategy for today. The ability to learn, relearn, and unlearn is key to strategic thinking. Don’t let your bias hold you back. Yesterday’s wisdom may be today’s foolishness. To dogmatically hold on to beliefs and ideas that no longer serve any benefits will impede your strategic thinking ability. Be careful of overly simplified quotes,

bumper-sticker wisdom that is neither practical nor helpful.

Cultivate your thoughts.

Great ideas come from cultivated minds. It is not ideal to engage spontaneous outbursts in making key decisions unless the mind is trained for quick and effective thinking.

Achieving this feat requires wide reading and robust conversations. As in the baking process, mix in new information and sieve biases.

Allow your thoughts to marinate, consider the things you hear carefully and give ample time for evaluation. Do not be afraid to lose your opinion to acquire better informed perspective. Remember you’ll have to bear the consequences of your decisions. So, make your thinking process solid! The process may be daunting at first, but with consistent practice, you’ll be able to produce rich thoughts in lesser time.

Learn to listen.

It’s impossible to hone healthy perspectives without including other views. Many of us all talk more than we listen and when we do listen, it’s with the intention to answer. It’s hard to think while you talk. Listening is especially

important to achieving success in business.

Note that innovative product development is based on market research and data analysis, which are basically listening and thinking albeit using technical methods. When you talk to people within your network, be open to feedback. Keep an open mind.

Practice.

Remember the idiom, practice makes perfect?

Cliché yes, but still effective. Have you noticed how you never really have to “learn” lyrics to know a song? First, you go from mumbling to catching a few phrases while singing along to your car radio. Then one day, you find yourself to belting out entire lyrics in the bathroom without the radio accompaniment. That’s the power of practice. Practising strategic thinking with your simple daily tasks and watch out for deeper insights in future!

Contrary to popular adage, I do prefer to think that “what you know cannot kill you”. With strategic thinking, you can “assess the potential value of an idea while identifying risk”. This allows you to make bold moves both in business and your personal life.

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Stuck in the middle of a riot; Part V; reliving my past trauma SIMONE SMITH simone@carib101.com

HUMAN SPECIALIST

“Are you okay,” David asked me? I could hear the concern in his voice. I didn’t say anything for a minute because I just wanted to hear his voice.

“I’m okay!” As soon as I said it, I realized that I was not okay. Actually, my life sucked in that moment. The tears were running down my face, so I turned away from the other women so that they could not see me.

“How are you,” I asked? “I miss you Simone. I don’t know what to say. I don’t know what to do. I am doing my best to hold it together over here, but it is hard.” His voice cracked, and he didn’t say anything for a minute.

“I spoke with your parents. We are trying our best to get you a lawyer. I have been making calls since I got back. It has been tough Sim. I know it is tough over there for you. I feel so lost Sim.”

I heard the pain in his voice. I could feel him even though I was thousands of miles away. I looked over my shoulder to see what the other women were doing.

They were all talking to each other and not paying too much attention to me. Good, I thought to myself. This gave me about two or three more minutes.

“How are my parents? Are they worried? Are they okay?”

“Well, you know your parents Sim, they are worried about you, especially your mom. She is not doing very well.”

Hearing that shook me. To be honest, I knew that my mom wasn’t good. I knew that she didn’t handle situations like this well. I instantly felt sad, guilty. That sadness and guilt stayed with me for years, even after the original ordeal was over.

I heard the talking behind me getting louder, which meant I probably only had about one minute.

“David, I can’t talk too much longer, but I want to thank you for doing what you are doing. I have so many questions, but we don’t have the time.”

I started to sob uncontrollably.

“Bye David. I have to go.” “By Sim. I love you so much.”

I put down the phone and walked down the steps. The girls were speaking loudly, but I could not hear anything. The

world was moving so fast, but in that moment everything had slowed down. What had I done? I began walking back to the house. Tears were running down my face.

I knew that my parents were not dealing with this well, and the guilt was crushing my soul.

Even in his pain, David sounded so strong, and in some ways his strength had given me strength. I had to be brave. I had to pull myself out of this fear. I was going to get through this, but I didn’t know how.

I walked into the house and made my way over to Angela’s bed. The girls were not in the little nook, so I leaned back and closed my eyes. The last thing that I remember was the sound of girls running in the room next door, and then the sound of a whistle. Looks like there was some end coming to the current chaos.

When I look back and reflect on this part of my story, I wonder to myself, why didn’t I call my parents when I had the chance to use the phone? Why did I choose to call David? Now upon reflection, I realize that I was ashamed. I was ashamed of what I had done; I was ashamed about the fact that I was in the situation. I felt such shame, and I couldn’t get over that shame. I didn’t want my parents to worry any more than they already were. I had done enough.

Leaving a legacy of healing; Welcome Cancer season GARCIA AKUA

garcia@carib101.com

COSMIC CORNER

Happy Summer Solstice Family! It is officially summer, are you ready for the heat?

Gemini season has been hot! Gemini season brought us Saturn Retrograde, two potent eclipses and lots of revelations. We have had a lot to process over the past month. Welcome loving Cancer to the chat!

Cancer season is officially here with the onset of summer. Cancer is nurturing, motherly and highly intuitive. It’s symbol is the crab. It always has it’s home on it’s back so it can always feel comfortable at home anywhere. As small as some of them may be, they all have claws to protect themselves and their homes. We have lots to learn from our nurturing crab friends.

Cancer is the first water sign of the zodiac. The water element represents our emotions, instincts and intuition. It is at home in the 4th house of astrology, the house of our home. It speaks to our

upbringing and how we now in turn manage our homes and emotions. Cancer is ruled by the Moon, which is the influencer of our emotions and intuition. Although crabs can swim and are likened to a water animal, crabs also spend a lot of time on the ground. We can use this nurturing, protective energy to face our emotions and ground ourselves.

The eclipses came to reveal to us what has been hidden. Some things have been hidden from us and other things we have hidden from ourselves. Some of these revelations may have been hurtful as they might have involved your family, friends and who you call your community. We may have also learned that we need to adjust our communication style. Are you speaking your truth? Are your boundaries being respected? Do you value your own voice and thoughts? Do you get any of these behaviours from your own upbringing?

On Thursday June 24th, 2021 we will have our Full Moon in Capricorn. Full Moon phases are excellent times for gratitude and release. We can tap into this energy to give thanks for the revelations and also release whatever is keeping us from speaking your truth. Capricorn is the last earth sign of the zodiac. It represents our long-term goals, responsibility, hard work and determination. Ruled by Saturn, it is the planet of time, boundaries and karma.

This Full Moon will illuminate our responsibilities as they pertain to our healing, upbringing and nurturing ourselves.

Mercury will finally be direct on June 22nd, 2021. We will start to get more clarity of our thoughts and can better articulate our feelings. We can use these transits to be clear on what we need to do to support our long term goals by way of healing our wounds from our upbringing and how to nurture ourselves through it.

We may not have afflicted ourselves throughout our own personal journeys, however it is our responsibility to heal. Healing is hard work sometimes, but when it gets hard, we can always reparent ourselves by nurturing the parts of ourselves that have been hidden for far too long. When we begin the brave journey of doing the inner work of healing, we not only heal ourselves, but we heal generations before and after us.

With what we have learned from this pandemic, family, mental health and self-care are of top priority. We have the opportunity to set new long-term goals to heal ourselves and in turn our children don’t have to heal as much from their childhood.

As we enter the light this summer, let’s shine light on our healing and flow in the nurturing waters of this season.

LIFE

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Ontario Government announces new School Board tool and funding to support Black student’s success PAUL JUNOR

paul@carib101.com

YOUTH EDUCATION

The announcement by the Ontario government on Monday, June 7th, 2021 of a new Board Improvement and Equity Planning Tool and funding for community initiatives is good news.

The statement in the news release indicates that it was “To improve education outcomes for black students and break down systemic barriers.” In addition to this new tool, the government will be providing $1.43 million that will be focused on black students. It will “Help address policies and practices that have had adverse impacts on Ontario’s black stu-

dents, as well as support and anti-racism work underway in schools across Ontario.”

The news release indicates that this tool will be in effect during the upcoming school year starting in September 2021. It is intended to “Increase accountability and standardize commitments for advancing human rights and equity across the education system.” In addition, there will be expectations placed on school boards across the province to be proactive in dismantling systemic racism.

The news release states, “School boards will be required to engage with parents and local communities on their actions to identify and dismantle systemic barriers facing underserved student populations.

Boards will be required to submit their reports to the ministry as well as posting them publicly.”

There has been much pressure on the Ministry of Education to put such a tool in place, especially by the advocacy group, Parents of Black Children (PoBC).

Ontario Minister of Education, Stephen Leece states, “Racism and discrimination

have no place in our school system-yet too many black students continue to be left behind. We recognize that black and racialized students have been disproportionately impacted by the pandemic, which is why we are partnering and investing to combat racism and promote the academic success of black students.”

The news release revealed the names of community organizations that will be receiving funding as part of the Safe Return to Class Fund. They include the following; • • • •

$500,000 to Lifelong Leadership Institute(LLI) $300,000 to Parents of Black Children (PoBC) $280,000 to African-Canadian Coalition against Hate, Oppression & Racism (ANCHOR) $50,000 for Parents for Diversity and $50 000 to Regroupement ethnoculturel des parents francophones de l’Ontario(REFO)

In addition, as a result of the Safe Restart agreement, funding will be provided to assist black students deal with pandemicrelated issues and mental health issues.

These include; $100,000 to the Black Health Alliance, $50,000 to the Hamilton Centre for Civic Inclusion and $100,000 to Jaku Konbit to help black students in Ottawa rise above academic hurdles and cultural challenges.

Shernett Martin, Executive Director of ANCHOR described the READI program as one that will “Create a positive environment where our children can reach their full potential, by ensuring that they are cared for, celebrated and affirmed.”

Trevor Massey, Chair of LLI will be offering a SummerUp umbrella initiative which is divided into a set of seventeen specific programs that will run in July and August. He states, “The programs are organized under three categories -academic, arts and aspirations. Working with our partners, we hope to offer black youth the chance to learn, explore, discover, aspire and be successful.”

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Knowing the value of an artist’s worth!

GLORIA O’KOYE

gloria@carib101.com

CREATIVE SPEAK

We may or may not have heard of stories from artists that have complained that the public is not valuing their entertainers. Stories of how major corporations will spend thousands of dollars to bring an internatio-

nal artist to come to perform while trying to bargain a lower rate with a local artist.

Maybe it could be smaller organizations that would use most of their budget to bring a special guest, but give way less and dispute with a local artist’s rates. It may come from places that we assumed would give the most support to our youth, that could mean from family and friends or maybe the lack of support from the very community an artist had spent their whole life in.

How does one value an artist’s price? Do we put ourselves in an artist’s shoes and know the amount of effort and time that was put in? What is a good price

for an emerging artist?

One of the key lessons as an emerging artist is that when you give the price, you should include the non-negotiable prices such as the use of material and equipment (eg. warranty coverage in case of damage) and traveling fees is a must!

There are tons of resources that young artists can look up and make sure to network with established like-minded individuals who could mentor and provide guidance.

Too often emerging creatives are taken advantage of and often lose more profits than they gain from being too nice or the fear that they won’t be able to obtain gigs. We as a community need to stand up

and be the backbone for our young creatives because art brings life to the world.

To the young creatives, never sell yourself short! Your art is impactful and it will change lives!! If someone or an organization is not compensating or respecting the hard work you had put in and your time, move forward. Doors may close but do not fear because there will be better opportunities sooner than later. Do not give up even in times where you may feel low and hopeless because there will be times that will be more difficult than others.

Some places will give your art the full value and even more, continue to search and build on your art!

A very driven young woman has her eyes set on having an international beauty skin care line LA SHAWNA GRIFFITH lashawna@carib101.com

SPOTLIGHT FEATURE

Fourteen-year-old Romiyah Nedd- Clarke is a very driven young woman who has her eyes set on having an international beauty skin care line.

Upon meeting her and listening to her passion and determination to succeed internationally, it was a no-brainer that she be featured as a Spotlight Feature this week.

Nedd-Clarke is the proud owner of Lippy Cosmetics, a beauty care company that was launched on April 9th, 2021. It is a beauty skincare line that offers handmade natural lip-glosses and scrubs.

The fourth form student at Springer Memorial Secondary School in her interview with the media said initially she wanted to begin her business when she was twelve-years-old, but her mother thought that she needed to pursue it when she was a bit older.

“I had the idea for the business from the time I was twelve-years-old as I always wanted to be a business owner. At that time, my mother did not think it was the right time. One night when I was talking to her about my ideas as I always do, I brought up the lip-gloss line again and she said ‘Yes’. I began to look at everything I

could about lip gloss from the type of tubes to the colours and names.”

The young businesswoman who is also an athlete at the Springer Memorial School said that managing her business as well as her studies was a challenge, but her mother Gail assists her with completing the orders.

“It has been a bit of a challenge, because I now have to balance my schoolwork and athletics training. My mom helps me with my orders, and she also helps me to manage the Instagram page.

My mom always states that school comes first so we have an order system in place so that we can have orders prepared for delivery by the weekend.”

Nedd-Clarke products are vegan and animal cruelty-free, because she believes animals should be treated with respect

and not used for experiments.

The young entrepreneur is seeking to expand her business by developing a line of body butters and shimmers in the not-too-distant future. She is also seeking to develop her own line of lipsticks as well.

However, she revealed that she plans on taking her business internationally as that is her main goal.

“I want to take my business to the international market, and I am currently working on that goal.”

Her advice for any young entrepreneur is to “ Never let anyone stop you from pursuing your dreams.”

Persons who are desirous of supporting this young entrepreneur can follow her business page on Instagram @lippycosmetics.

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Breathe in possibilities, exhale fear TARA MYSHRALL tara@carib101.com

COMPELLED TO CHANGE I am sitting here this week peering out over the balcony at the beautiful tropical trees and loving the fresh ocean breeze that is flowing through my hair. In front of me is the sea and the waves crashing on the shore drum up this feeling of home in my soul. To the slight right of the ocean are rolling mountains with thick tropical foliage and I can see a mist percolating up almost like mother earth is releasing energy.

I almost traded all this for the grey washed walls of my home in Toronto. I almost traded this fresh air for the fear of being chastised because of my choice to travel to a tropical paradise, despite Ontario’s lockdown. That thought draws a big deep belly breath and a long exhale.

I am proud of myself for pushing past the fear and coming to this quaint little fishing town, even though the rules are so stringent in Ontario and there would be repercussions upon my return.

I won a trip to Mexico. I didn’t decide to attend until two weeks before the trip. The company I work for was recently acquired and I knew I would have an opportunity to meet the new leaders and embrace the culture of my new organization on this trip. I also decided to stay for a few days extra because I would be in lock down for my birthday and it would be so much better to be free and swimming in the ocean than sitting in my house alone for yet another year. I actually was honored with an award for top sales and as I think of the hard work that went into gaining this title. I am so glad that I chose to show up for myself.

How can being with Mother Earth be bad? How can showing up for yourself to celebrate your achievements be wrong?

How can we only focus on worst case scenarios?

During these ten days I have met people from all over the world: American, Dutch, Italian, French, Spanish. One thing that became clear is that the rest of the world doesn’t have the same restrictions as Ontario. I followed all of the testing requirements: I had to take a test before I left Canada and when I arrived at the hotel, and I just finished receiving my negative results for COVID for my return back to the country.

I still have to take a test when I get home and another two tests during my fourteenday quarantine on my own dime. To me, all the testing was a small price to pay for a taste of freedom again.

This connection to nature and the warm breeze and the feeling of freedom and connection are worth every moment for me. We have been in lockdown on and off for two years and enough is enough. We are social, loving beings that need to connect to people. We need to feel others’ love and energy and just be around other people. We must not let what we are hearing and the fear stop us. We have to instead sit in the possibilities of experiences and be brave.

People all over the world are deciding to reclaim their lives and to get out there and experience the world again. We can be safe and social distance, without being paralyzed by the fear story that is being fed to us. We must learn how to stay safe and still connect with the world and with each other. We must learn how to make wise decisions for ourselves that are not solely based on fear. And we must honour the importance of connection, in all forms, whether it’s with the earth, with people you meet along your travels or with friends and family. We can’t let fear run our lives and override what we know to be true.

How to handle problems with a neighbour There are plenty of reasons you might have a problem with your neighbour, from frequent noise disturbances and strong odours to an unkept yard and property line disputes. Before you call the police or make a formal complaint to your landlord, however, consider other ways you can resolve the issue.

The first step is to make sure your grievance is legitimate. For example, you can check municipal bylaws about noise control or find out if smoking is prohibited in your building. For more complex issues, such as the placement of a fence, you may

need to consult a professional.

If your neighbour is at fault in some way, politely inform them of the issue. Hopefully, they simply weren’t aware of your frustration and will be willing to adapt their behaviour. If the person refuses to co-operate after a verbal warning, however, you may want to send them a registered letter or schedule an appointment with a mediator.

In short, remember that it’s preferable to settle disputes with your neighbours amicably whenever possible.

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4 ways kids can help in the garden If you’re a parent, you might find it difficult to tend to your garden while also keeping a close eye on your kids. Fortunately, there are a number of simple tasks that can keep even the youngest gardeners occupied.

1. WATERING Fill up a watering can — make sure it’s not too heavy — and let your little ones go about hydrating your planter boxes and potted plants. When it comes time to water the vegetable garden or flower beds, offer to let your kids hold the hose.

2. WEEDING Teach your children to recognize the most common unwanted plants that sprout up in your garden. Ask them to go on a hunt for weeds and, with your supervision, let them try pulling up ones with shallow roots.

3. MULCHING You can add mulch to your garden to help it retain moisture and limit the spread of weeds. Encourage your kids to get their hands dirty by carefully transferring mulch from the bag to the garden and spreading it evenly over the soil.

4. TIDYING From picking up leaves to putting twigs in the compost bin, there are plenty of easy ways your kids can help clean the yard. Remind them to keep an eye out for fallen

petals, pinecones and acorns they can use for crafts.

In addition to giving you a hand, your little ones will have plenty of opportunities to learn about how plants grow. It’s a winwin situation.

Buying an outdoor fireplace: factors to consider Do you want a fireplace for your backyard?

With so many outdoor models available, you should take the time to find one that suits your needs. Here are a couple of things to think about.

THE FUEL One of the first decisions you’ll need to make is whether you want a fireplace that uses wood or gas. While wood-burning fireplaces are easy to install and give off a pleasant aroma, they require regular maintenance. You’ll also need somewhere to store the logs, and some municipalities have restrictions on the use of wood firepits.

Contrarily, fireplaces that run on natural gas or propane are easy to maintain.

Another ad­vantage is that you can adjust

the intensity of the flames with the push of a button. However, you must be able to connect it to a gas line or willing to periodically refill the tank.

THE USE Consider how you want to use your outdoor fireplace. If you want to make it a gathering place for friends and family, opt for a round model. To create a relaxing corner where you can curl up in privacy, a rectangular fireplace may be more suitable. If you plan to cook over the embers, choose a model with a grill.

Finally, keep in mind your budget and space limitations when shopping for an outdoor fireplace. Consult the staff at your local hard­ware store for additional advice.

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WEEK OF JUNE 20 TO JUNE 26, 2021

ARIES

The luckiest signs this week: ARIES, AQUARIUS AND PISCES

Try to make time for a relaxing vacation this summer. You have all the tools you need to start your own business, and you’ll have the support of several ex­perts.

TAURUS

You exude understanding and collaboration, or at least aspire to keep the peace. People can’t help but smile in your presence. You’ll find solutions to settle a debt or renovate a property.

PUZZLE NO. 738 ANSWER TO PUZZLE NO. 738

HOW TO PLAY :

GEMINI

You’ll be able to lead impor­tant negotiations or close a deal that’s been dragging on for too long. Don’t be afraid of change; it’ll be nothing but beneficial to you.

Fill in the grid so that every row, every column, and every 3x3 box contains the numbers 1 through 9 only once.

CANCER

You’ll be the focus of everyone’s attention, much to your sur­ prise. Expect to be recognized for doing something heroic, even if it’s just listening to the right person.

Each 3x3 box is outlined with a darker line. You already have a few numbers to get you started. Remember: You must not repeat the numbers 1 through 9 in the same line, column, or 3x3 box.

LEO

It wouldn’t be surprising if one of your kids doesn’t like their day camp, much to your dismay. This situation will need to be resol­v ed quickly, so give it your full attention and consider taking a day off work.

PUZZLE NO. 28 41. Intense dislike 42. Schedule 44. Dang!

48. Scored on a serve 49. Stout 50. Prepare copy 51. Staffs 52. Neither’s follower 53. Disclaim

ACROSS 1. Exude 5. View 8. Tooth pain 12. Unlikely 13. Fodder 14. Criminal 15. Gibbons and gorillas 16. Constructing

18. Skinny 20. Beats soundly 21. Scream 24. Wharf 25. Head over ____ 26. Stick out 27. ____ of Reason 30. Military land-force

31. Filch 32. Skunk feature 33. Muck 34. Cooking leaf 35. Less restricted 36. Small portion 38. Fall drinks 39. Ranch resident

DOWN 1. Distinctive period 2. Tourist’s guide 3. Fierce anger 4. Grumpily 5. Arab chief 6. Work for 7. Look at closely 8. Space under a roof 9. Black-andwhite bird 10. Handsome man 11. “Green ____ and Ham” 17. Curdle 19. Males 21. Kind of carpet 22. Champion

23. Modernized 24. Make into a knight 26. Happiness 28. Attendee 29. Gets it wrong 31. Battering ___ 32. Commanded 34. Squaredancing site 35. Healthy 37. Woodwinds

38. Worrier 39. Wound remainder 40. Tex-Mex treat 41. Crown of light 43. Mr. Rather 45. Citrus drink 46. Container metal 47. Pig’s place

ANSWER TO PUZZLE NO. 28

VIRGO

When you take a vacation, be sure to rely on your GPS to avoid going in circles before you reach your destination. Some down­time at home will do you a lot of good.

LIBRA

You’ll be in a good position to claim a refund or request a price adjust­ ment. You’ll think about signing up for a short training program this summer to ad­vance your career.

SCORPIO

Your friends and family members will ask a lot of you this week, and you’ll have a hard time say­ing no. Fortunately, they’ll be very appreciative of your hard work and devotion.

SAGITTARIUS

You’ll take advantage of the sum­mer to commit to a new pro­ fessional or personal project. You’ll surround yourself with great partners in order to com­plete it. Be careful of waste.

CAPRICORN

This will be a roller coaster of a week for your energy level. You’ll receive excellent news about a loved one’s health, and a party will be planned at the last minute to celebrate.

AQUARIUS

Time is in short supply, and you’ll have no choice but to be more or­ ganized if you want to ac­complish everything you have planned.

You’ll participate in a surprising event that brings you much happiness.

PISCES

If you’re looking for a job, some­one close to you will help guide you toward a remarkable career. You’ll take on a project close to your heart, such as going on a trip or starting a company.

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REAL ESTATE

Toronto Caribbean News | www.TOCaribNews.com | Wednesday, June 23, 2021

Futuristic infrastructure projects that will make Ontario a better place to live, work and afford a home JAY BRIJPAUL brijpaul@carib101.com

REAL ESTATE PRO

Ontario is home to about fifteen million people who enjoy one of the highest standards of living around the globe because of the sacrifice made by the torch-bearers of yesterday. The infrastructures they build now provide a gateway for prosperity. With the same enthusiasm, passion and foresight, plans are being made for tomorrow. The Ontario Real Estate Association in partnership with KPMG Global Infrastructure Advisory released a report highlighting ten infrastructure projects that will boost businesses, create more jobs and sustain affordable housing. It’s a big province, with one thousand and seventy-six square kilometres of potential to harness.

At the top of the list is the Pearson Area Transit Hub. The hub will combine various transit lines to the airport, providing a central platform for passenger commutes such as Kitchener GO, UP Express, Eglinton cross town LRT, 407 Transit Way, Mississauga Rapid Transit and Finch West LRT. It is estimated that the project will continue into 2030. The cost for such a mega project is in the embryonic stage. With this venture, it is possible to add between fifty to seventy thousand jobs to the Airport Economic Zone. Planners have gauged that traffic congestion will be reduced by forty-three thousand vehicles daily in that vicinity. This will boost productivity by an estimated three million hours annually from traffic jams alone. It is believed that by 2037, Pearson Airport will be able to take care of over eighty-five million passengers yearly.

Next in line is a new bypass for the GTA freight rail. The GTA railway tracks were built in the late 1800s. The main purpose then was to transport goods. In 1960, the use expanded, catering for both freight and commuters. With online shopping and population growth, the need to transport goods has increased. Long freight trains limit the number of passenger trains that can share the same tracks. This creates a logistical nightmare, especially in areas where there are bottlenecks.

One of the major bottlenecks is between Mississauga and Brampton where there is a need to separate freight and passenger trains to different railway tracks. This project is known as “the missing link” and calls for the construction of new freight tracks along the 407 between Brampton and Mississauga.

Once completed, it will expedite the process, resulting in a quicker and more dependable railway for both passengers and freight.

Extending the Yonge subway eight kilometres to Richmond Hill could bring about three hundred thousand jobs and six hundred thousand residences by 2041. On completion, it will link Union subway to Richmond Hill Centre. The Richmond Hill Centre will become a hub for other transit systems.

Upon completion with four stops, this will

rustle the North-South corridor into a major economic body, unlocking lands that can be used to create entire communities with over twenty-three thousand residential units. This project is in the drafting stage with designers and engineers. It is expected to be completed between 2029 to 2030. The project will cost between five to six billion dollars and caters for forty-nine thousand people within a ten-minute walk of a station.

Also planned is an eastern GTA Transit Hub visionary. It is a thirty-six kilometre Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) project from Durham to Scarborough. The estimated cost to construct is between three to four billion dollars. Once completed, it will link University of Toronto’s Scarborough Campus, downtown Pickering, Ajax, Whitby and Oshawa. An ideal location for the hub is the lands zoned for a potential Pickering airport. Once completed, the project will be able to take care of two hundred and ten thousand new residents and add about sixty-six thousand new jobs. The GTA population is swelling and the BRT project is essential to keep up for the ever-growing demands of quick reliable systems that can move a large number of people. This project will make commute time more enjoyable, unclog highways and reduce emissions.

The Ontario line subway, formerly known as the downtown relief line, is much needed. It is a sixteen kilometre subway that will run from Ontario place to Corktown and continue north through Turncliffe Park, connecting the Eglinton LRT near the Science Centre. The Ontario subway will relieve pressure from the current subway and is essential for the expansion to Richmond Hill. It is estimated that three hundred and ninety thousand travellers will use the line daily. Once completed, it will bring an economic boost of between ten to eleven billion dollars annually.

The Toronto-Ottawa-Montreal triangle is heavily populated. However, navigating between the triangle is difficult and is a stumbling block to spur economic growth. High frequency rails will solve this problem by building new tracks from Toronto to Coteau, Quebec. This project will unlock lands near the new tracks that can be used to build more affordable homes. Once completed, it will reduce traveling time to Toronto by an hour.

The Niagara region needs a new highway along with a new bridge to the United States.

The Peace Bridge between Fort Erie and Buffalo is operating at full capacity, creating backup along the QEW. It is predicted that commuting will swell by 50% and employment will surge by 30% in Niagara in about twenty-five years. This seventh infrastructure is a new one hundred kilometre highway, called the Mid-Peninsula Highway, between Hamilton and St. Catharines that will divert traffic going west. This will boost housing and other development along the escarpment. It will link the St. Lawrence Seaway to the Wellan Canal, connecting various modes of transportation. The new highway along with the new bridge will ease traffic flow along the Peace Bridge. The cost is about eleven and a half billion dollars.

The ring of fire is about five thousand square kilometres and is one of Canada’s largest known sources of untapped minerals. These

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The new roads will link various communities together and unlock land for residential and commercial use.

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FINANCE

Toronto Caribbean News | www.TOCaribNews.com | Wednesday, June 23, 2021

Plan your financial future despite the size of your pocket CLEVE DeSOUZA cleve@carib101.com

WEALTH MANAGEMENT

If you think your portfolio isn’t big enough to warrant enlisting the services of a professional financial strategist or consultant, think again. I don’t care how much money you have saved before your first visit I consider it a good day anytime I help people unlock their full financial potential.

Sadly, a new FP Canada CrossCountry Check-up shows that people don’t understand that. The survey which is conducted every other year shows that 71% of Canadians believe their portfolio is too small to be taken seriously by a financial professional.

Let me assure you, nothing could be further from the truth.

Financial professionals work with portfolios of all sizes and clients of all ages.

Your money matters.

Think of working with a financial consultant like you would think about working with a coach. No one thinks they’re supposed to have the skills before they see the coach. Instead, beginners as well as seasoned athletes rely on coaches to hone their skills.

In fact, this may surprise you, but some of my favourite clients are those who start small. It’s inspiring to watch people discover how financial basics such as compounding interest, paying down debt, and following a budget quickly builds personal wealth. Financial professionals help clients understand the basics of financial literacy allowing individuals and families to build a sense of security and stability.

Right now, many of us aren’t feeling secure.

The recent FP Canada report revealed that two out of five Canadians don’t believe they have enough money in savings to handle an emergency. That number is up 6% from only two years ago. We’re not doing what we need to turn that around ei-

ther. The survey also reveals that four out of ten of us admit we never put money into a savings account for emergencies.

It doesn’t have to be this way. The FP Canada national survey, which is conducted every other year, also shows that more than 70% of the people who work with a financial professional feel more secure about their future.

One lesson we all can take away from the COVID-19 global pandemic is that an emergency can strike at any time.

Money won’t protect you for every aspect of an emergency, but it can go a long way toward making it easier to weather the storm. We all know of someone who had it a little easier in 2020 because they had an emergency fund.

Losing sleep and worrying about how you would handle an unexpected expense is no way to live. Make an appointment today to see a financial strategist to help you build a financial safety net to prepare you and your family to successfully weather a financial emergency today or tomorrow. Our business is protecting your family’s future.

Time value of money.

A peek into the past, present and future of finances ANDREW STEWART andrew@carib101.com

FAMILY ADVISOR

Understanding the time value of money allows the planner to identify issues, interpret results, explore alternatives and help counsel clients on appropriate wealth accumulation opportunities, developing a retirement plan, or assessing the financial risk of a taxpayer’s death. planning strategies.

The time value of money is a basic but powerful concept. In simple terms, it is reasonable to say that with money comes opportunity, and with opportunity comes cost over time. Let’s say you lend your friend $500 over the weekend, with an agreement that the friend will you back next weekend. You have given your friend the “opportunity” to use your money for a week. Having lent the money to a friend, and because the period is so short, it is unlikely that you would expect any compensation for the “opportunity” you have temporarily transferred to your friend.

However, imagine if your friend approaches you a week later about extending the repayment term to exactly one year.

Apart from being slightly annoyed, you recognize that you are losing the ability to use the money to generate a return for an entire year. It’s easier to realize that money

has value over time, you might ask to be compensated for that lost opportunity. The time value of money is deeply integrated into our entire financial system and will help you solve real-life financial situations.

Five variables go into any time value calculation. The basic premise is that if any four of the following five values are known we can solve for the fifth.

1. Present value describes how much a lump-sum amount of money received in the future is worth in today dollars also (what you currently have).

2. Future value mirrors the present value calculation, it is the future value of an investment made today.

3. Interest rate: is the fuel that helps the money grow.

4. Payment amount: solves for the size of payments.

5. Compounding periods: is the number of periods it takes to either pay off an amount or accumulate an amount.

Okay, let’s get to the semi-exciting stuff.

Now that we are starting to see the light at the end of the tunnel regarding COVID-19 and lockdowns, many people are starting to plan a big vacation get-away. You want to save for that dream Caribbean cruise vacation you’ve heard so much about for your family. You currently have $2,000 saved in your self-directed investing TFSA account.

The cruise costs $15,000 and you wish to go in two years. Your TFSA averages a 5% percent return annually and you need to figure out how much you need to save each month.

What do we know?

1. Present value=$2,000 2. Future value=$15,000 3. Interest rate=5% 4. Payment amount=?

5. Compounding periods=24 You will need to save $507.82 each month to afford that dream cruise vacation.

The power of these types of calculations can bring clarity and realism to your financial dreams and goals. You and your spouse feel it is important to begin saving now for your children’s university costs.

You estimate you will need to save $50,000 with eleven years to do it. After meeting all of the expenses of daily living, you can save $300 at the end of each month and can achieve an annual return of 7.1% compounded monthly. Will this saving pattern achieve the $50,000 goal?

What do we know?

1. Present value=$0 2. Future value=?

3. Interest rate=7.1% 4. Payment amount=$300 5. Compounding periods=132 You and your spouse will have saved $59,761.78. If you wanted to know the exact amount monthly to reach the goal, we could solve the payment amount again.

Which would be $250.99 per month.

Using a financial calculator, putting some numbers to your goals will help you understand where you are and what you need to do.

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SPORTS

Toronto Caribbean News | www.TOCaribNews.com | Wednesday, June 23, 2021

This week in sports; Canada on the rise MARCEL MARIAK marcel@carib101.com

TC JUNIOR REPORTER

Hockey: Montreal Canadiens representing Canada in NHL Playoffs What happens when the NHL’s newest and oldest teams face off in the Stanley Cup Playoffs?

With the NHL conference finals underway, the Montreal Canadiens are Canada’s hockey representatives in this year’s playoffs. After making a series comeback to secure Game 7 against the Toronto Maple Leafs and sweeping the seemingly helpless Winnipeg Jets, Montreal now faces the Las Vegas Golden Knights.

Despite the Golden Knights only being in the league for a handful of years (joined the NHL in 2017), the team from Las Vegas has experienced nearly immediate success! Boasting notable talent on the ice like Mark Stone and the hard-hitting Ryan Reaves, the club is no pushover even with its infancy in the league.

Now, in the Stanley Cup Semifinals, the newest team in the NHL is facing off against the oldest team in the league: the Montreal Canadiens. Being one of the Original Four (not to be confused with the Original Six) teams that opened the NHL in 1917, the Canadiens are steeped in over 100 years of hockey tradition, rivalries, epic games, and a whole lot of line brawls!

But the question remains: what happens when the newest and oldest teams face off in the playoffs? The answer: they look surprisingly even!

With two games played so far, the series is tied at 1-1. With Vegas comfortably winning the first game with a final score of 4-1, the burden was on Montreal to make a comeback and even out the series – and they succeeded! Montreal performed impressively in Game 2 of the series, able to hold on to their lead and beat Vegas with a score of 3-2 after three periods of actionpacked play!

With both teams now tied in the series and Game 3 headed to Montreal, either club could end up moving on to the Stanley Cup Finals. Although the other Canadian NHL teams and their fans often harbour resentment for the Montreal Canadiens, it’s always exciting to see a Canadian team competing for the championship in our national sport!

Soccer: Canada to compete in the FIFA World Cup? When most people think of FIFA World Cup-worthy national soccer teams, Canada seldom comes to mind. With our national team only qualifying for the cup once in 1986, it’s no wonder why Canadians are usually seen as mediocre soccer players at best.

Despite their rocky history with FIFA qualifications (or lack thereof ), the national team might have a chance to compete at the 2022 World Cup which will be held in Qatar. With the Canadians moving on to the final round of the World Cup CONCACAF qualifiers, there is a real chance for Canadian fans to see their team compete against the world’s greatest national teams in 2022; and with the FIFA World Cup within view, the national team heads into the final round of qualifiers with high hopes.

The final round of CONCACAF qualifiers will put Canada through three games: one against Martinique, another against the USA, and one more game against an undetermined opponent. With the pandemic causing a few confusing changes with how teams qualify in CONCACAF, the exact events that will allow Canada to compete in the World Cup are a bit convoluted. But here’s the gist: Cana-

da needs to win all of its three upcoming games – their qualification depends on the performance of other teams, so nothing is guaranteed.

Although the Canadians have a steep climb ahead of them, they are in high spirits and confident in their abilities. This year, left-back/winger, Alphonso Davies (who plays for Bayern Munich in the German Bundesliga) has been a rising star on the pitch. The 20-year-old phenom has scored four goals in the qualifiers so far and has played a part in setting up countless other plays. he is undoubtedly one of Canada’s star players this year and will be the man to watch if Canada ends up qualifying for the FIFA World Cup!

The confidence and optimism towards the final qualifying round are radiating from the team, “We’ll enjoy the moment. But at the same time we’ve just got to stay humble now,” commented Canada head coach, John Herdman, “it’s just a proud moment for us all.” As for Canadian soccer fans, they are ecstatic about the possibility of seeing their national team compete on the world stage. Furthermore, a qualification for the World Cup would show a generation of young soccer players that playing on at the highest level is possible, even for Canadians!